CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting - June 25, 2024
Updated June 24, 2025 – Item #10
11:30 A.M. CLOSED SESSION, ZOOM/COURTYARD CONFERENCE ROOM 12:30 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, CONSENT, GENERAL BUSINESS AND PUBLIC
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Statements of Disqualification
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95)
1) Claimant: John J. Morley
2) Claimant: Luis Ramirez
3) Claimant: Mirfak Elize Fuentes Hernandez
4) Claimant: Barbara Jana Hostetter
5) Claimant: David Turner
6) Claimant: Jeffrey David Dunworth
7) Claimant: Progressive West Insurance Company
Claims against the City of Santa Cruz
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Closed Session (continued)
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
1) County of Santa Cruz, et al. v. Purdue Pharma L.P., et al. (United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 5:18-cv-02803 and United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 17-MD-2804)
2) City of Santa Cruz, et al. v. The Regents of the University of California, et. al.,
(Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 21CV02683, consolidated with 22CV00373 and 22CV00838)
3. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) 1) Property: Colligan Theater
APN: 008-661-13
Owner: City of Santa Cruz
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Theatre 831 dba All About Theatre
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
2) Property: 1070 River Street, referred to as the Kron House APN: 008-661-18
Owner: City of Santa Cruz
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Arts Council Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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City Council
12:30 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Oral Communications Announcement – Members of the public may address Council on matters not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Council. 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications. No extra time for groups will be granted.
Oral Communications
Presentation
4. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification
Additions and Deletions
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
Council Meeting Calendar
5. The City Council will review the meeting calendar attached to the agenda and revise it as necessary.
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Consent Agenda
6. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declarations in Connection with the 2022/2023 Winter Storms and 2023/2024 Winter Storms (CA/CM) Resolution extending by sixty days the Local Emergency Declarations in connection with the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 winter storms.
7. Minutes of the June 11, 2024 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion to approve as submitted.
8. Minutes of the June 18, 2025 Joint City Council and Planning Commission Study Session (CC)
Motion to approve as submitted.
9. Arts Commission Appointment (CC)
Motion to approve Mayor Keeley’s nomination of Chanel Enriquez to the Arts Commission.
The contract for the item below was modified.
10. City Overlook Emergency Shelter Operations and Management Award Contract (CM)
Motion to award a contract to People First of Santa Cruz County for the City Overlook emergency shelter operations and management in the amount of $4,292,879 and reject all other proposals, and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Homelessness Response Manager is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget.
11. Emergency Shelter Transportation Program Operations and Management Award Contract (CM)
Motion to award a contract to Community Bridges/Lift Line, Santa Cruz, CA for transportation operations for the emergency shelter program in the amount of $417,271 and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Homelessness Response Manager is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
12. Long-Term Safe Parking Operations and Management Award Contract (CM)
Motion to award a contract to People First of Santa Cruz County for the long-term safe parking program operations and management in the amount of $489,732 and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Homelessness Response Manager is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget.
13. Governor's Office of Planning and Research Adaptation Planning Grant Program - Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to Complete a Microgrid Feasibility and Community Resilience Plan (CM) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate funds from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Local Government’s Adaptation Planning Grant Program.
14. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate to Attend the League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference Being Held in Long Beach October 16 – 18, 2024 (CN)
Motion to designate Vice Mayor Golder as the voting delegate, and Councilmember Brunner as the alternate in the event that Vice Mayor Golder is unavailable, to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach.
15. Letter of Support of California Senate Bill 1053 and Assembly Bill 2236 (CN)
Motion to direct the Mayor to provide a letter of support of California Senate Bill 1053 and Assembly Bill 2236, both related to plastic pollution.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
16. City Council Ad Hoc Climate and Resilience Committee (CN) Motion to:
1) Accept an update regarding the recent work of the City Council Ad Hoc Climate and Resilience Committee (Ad Hoc); and
2) Approve Ad Hoc recommendations for West Cliff Implementation Committee membership and next steps, and the approach for a pilot of a broader climate and resiliency advisory committee.
17. Economic Development Strategy Update: Downtown and
Eastside/Midtown District Activation Recommendations (EDH) Accept the Economic Development Strategy Update regarding business district activations and direct staff to move forward on the following recommended actions:
1) Continue placemaking and activation of Lot 32, the “Midtown Parking Lot;”
2) Complete evaluation of storefront activation strategies and return to Council for consideration and approval of modifications to existing programs and approval of new initiatives that will assist in the activation and maintenance of empty storefronts;
3) Continue work related to the establishment of a Midtown Business District and pre-feasibility analysis of a Westside Business District; and 4) Complete outreach for the alleyway activation program and return to Council as needed with recommendations for approval.
18. River Street Shelter Site License Agreement, 115-C Coral Street (EDH) Motion to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the License Agreement with Housing Matters in a form approved by the City Attorney for the River Street Shelter site at 115-C Coral Street.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
19. Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit Adjustment Factors (FN) Motion to adopt a resolution approving the selection of the annual adjustment factors to be utilized in the calculation of the City’s Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit) based on the adopted budget for FY 2025, with amendments thereto, if any.
20. Award Contracts for Tree Services (FN)
Motion to award two contracts for the citywide on-call tree services to Lewis Tree Service Incorporated (Lewis Tree), Kent, Ohio and Community Tree Services, LLC (Community Tree), Royal Oaks, California, for three years, and to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney with both Lewis Tree and Community Tree. The Purchasing Manager is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget.
21. Pass-Through Agreement with Community Bridges/CTSA of Santa Cruz County - TDA Claimant (FN)
Motion to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community Bridges/Consolidated Transportation Services Agency/State Transit Assistance (STA), allowing the City to act as claimant for funds obtained from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) for FY 2025.
22. Pass-Through Agreement with Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County - TDA Claimant (FN)
Motion to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, allowing the City to act as claimant for funds obtained from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) for FY 2025.
23. General Obligation Refunding Bonds - Tax Rate Authorization (FN) Motion to adopt a resolution setting the tax rate for FY 2025 with respect to the City’s General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
24. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion to reject the claims of 1) John J. Morley, 2) Luis Ramirez, 3) Mirfak Elize Fuentes Hernandez, 4) Barbara Jana Hostetter, 5) David Turner, 6) Jeffrey David Dunworth, and 7) to return as late, the claim of Progressive West Insurance Company, based on staff
recommendation.
25. Resolution Amending the City of Santa Cruz Personnel Complement and Classification and Compensation Plans for the Parks and Recreation, Information Technology, and Water Departments (HR)
Motion to adopt a resolution amending the Classification and Compensation Plans for the FY 2025 budget personnel complement by approving classification and position changes in three departments and correcting compensation ranges for four classifications.
26. 2024 Wharf Repair Project - Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids and Award Contract - Environmental Clearance: Exempt - Section 15301, Existing Facilities; Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction; Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of New Structures; and Section 15304, Minor Alterations of Land (PR)
Motion to:
1) Award a contract to Dickman-Hines Lumber Co. in the amount of $464,151.84 and ratify them as the lowest, responsive, and responsible bid for Invitation for Bid (IFB) PK-0133 - Santa Cruz Wharf Pilings; 2) Approve plans and specifications for the 2024 Wharf Repair Project and authorize Parks and Recreation staff to advertise the project for bid and award the contract in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. Per Resolution No. NS-27,563 the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Parks and Recreation Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget; and
3) Motion to find that the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Categorical Exemption Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and 15304).
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Consent Agenda (continued)
27. 2024 Citywide Sewer/Storm Drain Lining Project - Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion to approve the plans and specifications for the 2024 Citywide Sewer/Storm Drain Lining Project (c401511), authorize an exemption from local hire requirements, and authorize staff to advertise for bids, and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute changes orders within the approved project budget.
28. 2024 Laurel Street Surface Seal and Striping Project – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion to:
1) Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024 Laurel Street Surface Seal and Striping Project and authorize staff to advertise for bids and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget;
2) Adopt a resolution to approve the plans and specifications for the project pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6; and
3) Approve the Laurel Street Surface Seal and Striping Project and find the project exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
29. 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion to:
1) Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (c400809), authorize staff to advertise for bids and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget;
2) Adopt a resolution to approve the plans and specifications for the project pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6; and
3) Approve the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project and find the project exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.
30. Memorandum of Understanding with County of Santa Cruz for Edible Food Recovery Support Services (PW)
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in a form approved by the City Attorney with County of Santa Cruz for Edible Food Recovery Support Services.
31. Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility Appliance Recycler Services Contract - Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion to approve the specifications for the Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility Appliance Recycler Services and authorizing staff to advertise for bids and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
32. West Cliff Dr. 60-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe Headwall Repair (c402409) - Authorization to Advertise and Award and Budget Adjustment (PW)
Motion to:
1) Approve the plans and specifications for West Cliff 60-inch West Cliff Dr. 60-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) headwall repair and authorize staff to advertise for bids and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget;
2) Approve the West Cliff Dr. 60-inch RCP headwall repair project and find the project exempt under CEQA; and
3) Adopt a resolution to amend the FY 2024 budget and appropriate funds in the amount of $700,000 for the West Cliff 60-inch RCP Headwall Repair Project.
33. West Cliff Multi-Use Path Rehabilitation Project (m400819) – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion to:
1) Approve the project plans and specifications for the West Cliff MultiUse Path Rehabilitation Project (m400819), authorize staff to advertise for bids, and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget; 2) Adopt a resolution to approve the plans and specifications for the project pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6; and
3) Approve the West Cliff Multi-Use Path Rehabilitation Project and find the project exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
34. Contract Amendment with Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants for West Cliff Transportation Consulting (PW)
Motion to approve Amendment 1 with Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants (Walnut Creek, CA) in the amount of $8,150. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute contract amendments within the approved project budget.
35. 2024 Branciforte Creek Streambank Restoration Project – Approval of Plans and Specifications, California Environmental Quality Act Exemption, and Authorization to Advertise for Bids and Award of Contract (WT)
Motion to:
1) Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024 Branciforte Streambank Restoration Project (c702304) and authorize staff to advertise for bids. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract as authorized by Resolution No.
NS-27,563;
2) Find the 2024 Branciforte Streambank Restoration Project (c702304) exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and allow staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and
3) Authorize the Water Director to execute change orders for the 2024 Branciforte Streambank Restoration Project within the approved project budget.
36. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Beltz 9 Pilot Test Site Preparation and Monitoring Well – Notice of Completion (WT)
Motion to accept the work of Eaton Drilling, Inc. as complete per the plans and specifications, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Beltz 9 Pilot Test Site Preparation and Monitoring Well Project and authorizing the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
37. Purchase of Easement for the Electrical Power for Carbonera Tank Operations: Assessor’s Parcel Number 068-201-01, Owned by Richard J.
Giovannoni and Judy K. Giovannoni (WT)
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Sale Agreement in the amount of $10,000 and Grant of Easement Deed in a form approved by the City Attorney, on a property (designated as APN 068-201-01) located in Santa Cruz, CA on Mill Road near the intersection of Glen Canyon Road and Branciforte Drive and owned by Richard J. Giovannoni and Judy K. Giovannoni for the purpose of providing electrical power to the Carbonera Tank, and to find the project exempt under California Environmental Quality Act and allow staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
38. Contract Amendment 2025-01 with HDR, Inc. for Capital Program Management Services (WT)
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2025-01 with HDR, Inc. for Service Order No. 10 in the amount of $9,303,596 in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearing
39. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-10 to Add Chapter 6.110 – 6.110.070 to Title 6, Health and Sanitation, of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code to Prohibit the Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Citywide (CM)
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-10 entitled “Prohibition of GasPowered Leaf Blowers” to add Chapter 6.110 – 6.110.070 to Title 6, Health and Sanitation, of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) to prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers citywide. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination: This ordinance is consistent with the Negative Declaration approved for the City of Santa Cruz Climate Action Plan 2030 adopted by City Council on September 13, 2022. The ordinance is also exempt from CEQA under the “common sense” exemption, 15061(b)(3) and per CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment.
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Public Hearing
40. 302, 310, 314, 322, 324, 326, 328 Front Street: CP24-0097 (APN 005- 151-29, -34, -35, -43, -48, -51) Major Modification to Previously Approved Application File Number CP21-0051 to Amend the Conditions of Approval to Add Voluntary Public Benefits to the PreviouslyApproved Six-Story, 232-Room Hotel Project with Restaurant, Bar, Banquet, and Other Related Facilities located in the CBD (Central Business District) Zone District. (Environmental Determination:
Categorical Exemption, Section 15332 & Statutory Exemption 15061(b)(3)) Applicant: SCFS Venture LLC (PL)
Motion to adopt a resolution approving application CP24-0097 based on the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval.
General Business
41. City Council Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations Related to the Placement of a General Purpose Tax Measure of Two-Cents Per Ounce on Distributors of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on the November 5, 2024 Ballot (CN)
Motion to:
1) Accept recommendations from the recent work of the City Council Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Ad Hoc Committee;
2) Adopt a resolution requesting that the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot include a general tax of two-cents per fluid ounce on distributors of sugar sweetened beverages that includes a Community Oversight Panel to transmit an annual report and make
recommendations to the City Council; and
3) Support the measure for the purpose of authorizing arguments; directing the Mayor to designate up to three Councilmembers to identify authors and signers for the arguments in favor of this measure, working with members of the community if they so choose; directing the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis; and providing direction to the City Manager regarding the preparation of the fiscal analysis, as appropriate.
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General Business (continued)
42. City of Santa Cruz Homelessness Response Strategic Plan July 2024 – June 2027 (CM)
Motion to approve the City of Santa Cruz's Homelessness Response Strategic Plan, covering July 2024 – June 2027.
43. Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (CM) Motion to:
1) Accept the presentation on the activities of the Monterey Bay Area Regional Climate Project Working Group (RCPWG); and
2) Adopt a resolution affirming the City Council’s intention to commit to funding the City of Santa Cruz’s contribution for the RCPWG for three (3) additional years (through FY 2027), if feasible given the status of the General Fund.
Adjournment
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INFORMATION ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JUNE 25, 2024
44. Parks and Recreation Department: Status Change for Sister City Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela - 6/25/24 (PKFYI 80)
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JUNE 25, 2024
45. Proclaiming June 22, 2024 as “Santa Cruz Woodies and Woodies on the Wharf Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in celebrating Woodies on the Wharf as a locally beloved Santa Cruz event.
46. Proclaiming June 15, 2024 as “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” and the month of June 2024 as “Elder Abuse Awareness Month” and encouraging all citizens to join in this observance and in helping prevent elder abuse and supporting the well-being of all older adults in the City.
47. Proclaiming Saturday, June 15, 2024 as “Janet Webb Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in congratulating her on being named the “2024 Farmer of the Year” by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.
48. Proclaiming June 17, 2024 as “Santa Cruz Shakespeare Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in welcoming the 2024 Shakespeare Company of actors and artisans to our town, congratulating Santa Cruz Shakespeare for consistent excellent as an independent arts organization for twelve years and counting, honoring it as an outstanding member of the community, and expressing heartfelt gratitude for the leadership that it shows in fostering a thriving performing arts culture in our town—Shakespeare, play on! June 25, 2024 City Council 18
Advisory Body Appointments
The following positions are either currently vacant or the terms are due to expire.
Council will make the appointments at a future meeting.
County Latino Affairs
Commission
One opening – at-large nomination
Public Hearing
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