Approved at the January 28, 2025 City Council Meeting
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 2025
12:00 PM
Mayor Keeley opened the City Council Closed Session at 12:01 p.m. in a public meeting via Zoom and in Council Chambers, for the purpose of announcing the agenda, and receiving public testimony.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder (arrived at 12:16 p.m.), O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager M. Templeton, Director of Finance E. Cabell, Director of Economic Development and Housing B. Lipscomb, City Attorney T. Condotti, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
At this time Mayor Keeley made his Presiding Officer’s Announcements commending the commitment of City staff who work to maintain the wharf and called for a moment of silence for Santa Cruz Sentinel journalist Jessica York.
Statements of Disqualification – None.
Public Comment
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period at 12:10 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period at 12:10 p.m., at which time the meeting was closed to the public and Council adjourned to the Courtyard Conference Room.
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Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95) 1) Claimant: Subroclaims, Inc. – Geico Insurance
2) Claimant: Renita Kolica
Claim against the City of Santa Cruz
Council received a status report, took up under agenda item 10, and took no reportable action.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
1) GVC St. George, LLC v. City of Santa Cruz
(United States District Court Case No.CV-07695-BLF)
2) Douglas Wallace, et al v. City of Santa Cruz, et al
(Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02414)
Council received a status report and took no reportable action.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation (one potential case to be discussed) Council received a status report, gave direction, and took no reportable action.
4. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) 1) Property: 744 and 808 River Street
APNs: 008-163-06 and 008-172-08
Owner: City of Santa Cruz
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Reed and Rusty Santee Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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Closed Session (continued)
4. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) (continued) 2) Property: 15 Municipal Wharf (Santa Cruz Boat Rentals) APN: 007-331-04
Owner: JFS, Inc. dba Santa Cruz Boat Rentals
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Sally Ealy
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
3) Property: 17-A Municipal Wharf (Surf Life)
APN: 007-331-06
Owner: Sun Shops, Inc.
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City and Surf Life
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
4) Property: 17 B/C Municipal Wharf (Bonnie’s Gifts)
APNs: 007-331-06 and -07
Owner: Roseanne Mazzone and John Eicholz dba Bonnie’s Gifts City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Roseanne Mazzone and John Eicholz Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
5) Property: 17-D Municipal Wharf (Santa Cruz Bay Company) APN: 007-351-02
Owner: Sun Shops, Inc.
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City and Santa Cruz Bay Company
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
6) Property: 17 E Municipal Wharf (Sock Shop)
APN: 007-331-09
Owner: Sock Shop & Shoe Company, Inc.
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Ellen Gill
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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Closed Session (continued)
4. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) (continued) 7) Property: 25 Municipal Wharf (Firefish)
APN: 007-341-01
Owner: Mark Gilbert dba Firefish, Woodies, and Gilbert’s Gifts City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Mark Gilbert Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
Council received a status report from the City Negotiator, and no reportable action was taken.
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City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 2025
1:30 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Keeley called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager M. Templeton, City Attorney T. Condotti, Chief of Fire R. Oatey, Director of Economic Development and Housing B. Lipscomb, Chief People Officer S. DeLeon, Director of Finance E. Cabell, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Director of Water H.
Luckenbach, Director of Planning and Community Development L.
Butler, Deputy City Manager L. Murphy, Emergency Operations Manager M. Albert, Sustainability and Resiliency Officer T. Wise-West, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Oral Communications Announcement - The Mayor provided a brief announcement about Oral Communications.
Oral Communications
At 1:35 p.m. Mayor Keeley opened Oral Communications for members of the public who wished to speak regarding items not listed on the City Council agenda.
Kevin Cummings spoke regarding Ordinance No. 2024-16, thanking Council for adopting it and defending it in court.
Unidentified person spoke regarding a message from the Mayor published in the Sentinel regarding subsidized housing.
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Oral Communications (continued)
Lee Brokaw spoke regarding the contractor who was hired to complete the work on the wharf.
Bradley Snyder spoke regarding the crane that was parked out on the wharf and welcomed the new Councilmembers.
Pauline Seales spoke regarding the Santa Cruz County Immigrant Community and thanked Council for signing a letter of support to establish this group.
Unidentified person spoke regarding his public comments at the Board of Supervisor’s meeting, read from an article he wrote and published five years ago, and commented regarding the wildfires in southern California.
Nicholas Whitehead spoke regarding the late President Carter.
Darius Mohsenin spoke regarding Santa Cruz Housing Matters program.
Terence Concannon welcomed the new Councilmembers and re-introduced himself to returning Council.
Bob Russel spoke in opposition to the state’s plan to build a development at Seabright State Park which will not include ADA access to Three Princes Surf Point and precludes future developments from happening in the park.
Gregory Cole spoke in opposition to the state’s proposal for the Three Princes Surf Point and asked the City to adopt a resolution directing the state to provide more access.
At 1:57 p.m. Mayor Keeley closed Oral Communications.
Presiding Officer's Announcements – Provided at the beginning of Closed Session.
Statements of Disqualification – None.
Additions and Deletions – None.
City Attorney Report on Closed Session – See pages 7046—7048 for the report.
Council Meeting Calendar
5. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.
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Consent Agenda
Councilmember Newsome made a comment on item 17.
Councilmember O’Hara made a comment on item 11.
Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson made a comment on item 13.
Mayor Keeley announced item 9 would be amended as follows:
Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency: Remove Councilmember Triguero and add Councilmember O’Hara.
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency: Remove David Baskin as an alternate and add Councilmember O’Hara.
City of Santa Cruz Children’s Fund Committee: Remove Councilmembers Brunner and Golder.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
James Ewing-Whitman made a comment on item 18.
Garrett made a comment on items 8 and 17.
Matt Ferrell made a comment on item 8.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember O’Hara, to approve the amended Consent Agenda.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
6. City Manager Annual Merit Increase (CA)
LOCATION: None
Resolution No. NS-30,422 was adopted amending the Personnel Complement and Classification and Compensation Plans and the FY 2025 Budget – City Manager in the amount of 3%, effective December 21, 2024.
7. Minutes of the December 10, 2024 City Council Meeting (CC) LOCATION: None
Motion carried to approve as submitted.
8. Resolution Declaring the Existence of a State of Emergency Arising from the December 2024 Municipal Wharf Incident (CA/CM)
LOCATION: District 4
Resolution No. NS-30,423 was adopted declaring the existence of a state of emergency arising from the December 2024 Municipal Wharf Incident.
9. Appointment of Representatives to External Agencies, Groups, Council Committees and Task Forces (CN)
LOCATION: None
Motion carried to approve Mayor Keeley’s nominations to external agencies, groups, and City Council committees and task forces for the 2025 calendar year.
10. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) LOCATION: None
Motion carried to reject the liability claims of 1) Subroclaims, Inc. – Geico Insurance and 2) Renita Kolica, based on staff recommendation.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
11. Acceptance of a Proposal and Project Initiation of New Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Solution – Budget Adjustment (FN/IT/HR/PW/WT/LB) LOCATION: None
Motion carried to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with AVAAP, in a form approved by the City Attorney to support the City of Santa Cruz (City) in implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution; Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with Workday, in a form approved by the City Attorney as the new ERP software solution; Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with Can/Am Technologies, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney to support the City in implementing and providing a new municipal cashiering system; Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with SpryPoint, in a form approved by the City Attorney to support the City in implementing and providing a new utility billing system;
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,424 to amend the FY 2025 budget to newly appropriate $1,027,647 of funds; and
Authorize the City Manager, IT Director, or designee to execute any amendments to the above contracts that are within the approved budget, change orders will only be binding when signed by authorized representatives of the City and the vendor.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
12. HSIP Cycle 10 Advanced Dilemma Zone Detection Project (c402216) – Approve Plans and Specifications (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to:
Approve the project plans and specifications for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Advanced Dilemma Zone Detection Project (c402216) and authorize staff to advertise and award the contract; Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,425 to approve the plans and specifications for the HSIP Cycle 10 Advanced Dilemma Zone Detection Project pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6; and
Find the HSIP Cycle 10 Advanced Dilemma Zone Detection Project Categorical Exempt under CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR section 15301(c).
13. Neary Street Sewer Rehabilitation (c401511) – Notice of Completion (PW) LOCATION: District 3
Motion carried to accept the work of Manzo Construction, Inc. (Hollister, CA) as completed per plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Neary Street Sewer Rehabilitation project (c401511) and authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.
14. Public Tipping Area Concrete Project (c401811) – Notice of Completion (PW) LOCATION: District 6
Motion carried to accept the work of Kraemer Engineering, Inc. (Salinas, CA) as completed per plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Public Tipping Area Concrete Project (c401811) and authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
15. San Lorenzo River Lagoon Culvert Project (c601403) – Notice of Completion (PW)
LOCATION: District 2
Motion carried to accept the work of Syblon Reid, Inc. (Folsom, CA) as completed per plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the San Lorenzo River Lagoon Culvert Project (c601403) and authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.
16. West Cliff Drive 60-inch RCP Headwall Repair (c402409) – Contract Change Order (PW)
LOCATION: District 6
Motion carried to approve a contract change order in the amount of $30,000 with Granite Construction (Watsonville, CA), for providing emergency repair and maintenance services at the West Cliff Drive 60-inch RCP Headwall project site. 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.
17. Go Santa Cruz Downtown Employee Transportation Demand Management Program – Contract Amendment 2 (PW)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion carried to approve Contract Amendment 2 with Miller Maxfield (Santa Cruz, CA) to revise the total budget and adjust the end date of the contract for the GO Santa Cruz Transportation Demand Management Program (p402002) marketing services in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute contract amendments within the approved budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
18. Union/Locust Backup Generator Project (c702107) - Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 for Design Services with Mesiti Miller Engineering, Inc. (WT) LOCATION: District 4
Motion carried to authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Service Agreement for the Union/Locust Backup Generator Project (Project) with Mesiti Miller Engineering, Inc. (Santa Cruz, CA) in a form to be approved by the City Attorney and authorize the Water Director to execute contract amendments for the Project within the approved project budget.
19. Felton Diversion Pipeline Emergency Repair Project - Master Service Agreement Zayante Creek Bank Stabilization-Third Amendment with Ecological Concerns Incorporated for Restoration and Revegetation Services (WT) LOCATION: None
Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute Zayante Creek Bank Stabilization-Third Amendment to the Master Service Agreement for restoration and revegetation planning services for the Felton Diversion Pipeline Emergency Repair Project (e702301) with Ecological Concerns Incorporated (Santa Cruz, CA) in a form to be approved by the City Attorney and authorizing the Water Director to execute future contract amendments within the approved project budget.
20. Award Contract to Bay Power Inc. for Switchgear Upgrade Package (WT) LOCATION: None
Motion carried to:
Award a contract for the purchase of Switchgear Upgrade Package from Bay Power Inc. (San Jose, CA) in the amount of $126,591.50; and Approve the CEQA determination contained in this agenda report. The Council’s action is exempt from CEQA review under the Class 2 categorical exemption of the California Code of Regulations Section 15302. Under this authority, CEQA does not apply to replacement or reconstruction.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
21. 2024 Well Rehabilitation Project – Notice of Completion (WT) LOCATION: None
Motion carried to accept the work of Pacific Coast Well Drilling, Inc. dba Precision Hydro Company (Templeton, CA) as complete per the plans and specifications, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the 2024 Well Rehabilitation Project (c702501), and authorize the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearings
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
Nicholas Whitehead made a comment on item 22.
Garrett made a comment on item 23.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to approve the Consent Public Hearings Agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Golder, to amend item 22 to include direction for staff to provide an annual report that provides local analysis of the associated housing affordability impacts of Condominium Mapping and Separate Sale of Accessory Dwelling Units and their Associated Primary Dwellings by tracking the below and use such annual reporting to determine whether further action should be taken to limit the potential for investor prospecting. If available, include similar analysis from other jurisdictions such as San Jose and Seattle to capture relevant trends.
Number of ADUs sold as condominiums.
Number of ADU owner-occupied condominiums.
Average sale price of ADU condominiums.
Median sale price of ADU condominiums.
Other available housing affordability indicators such as: housing price-toincome and expenditure-to-income; residual income; housing quality; and subjective measures of housing affordability, etc.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler responded to Council questions.
ACTION: The motion made by Councilmember O’Hara carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
ACTION: The motion made by Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
22. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinances Related to Accessory Dwelling Units to Maintain Consistency with State Law, Remove Owner-Occupancy Requirements for Existing Accessory Dwelling Units, and to Allow for the Condominium Mapping and Separate Sale of Accessory Dwelling Units and Their Associated Primary Dwellings. Ordinances Include: Ordinance No. 2024-24 Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapters 23.04, 23.12, 23.37, 24.08,
24.10, and 24.16 and Adding New Section 24.16.165; Ordinance No. 2024-23 Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapters 24.08, 24.10, and Chapter
24.12; and Ordinance No. 2024-25 Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section
18.15.040. Amendments to Chapter Sections 24.08.810a, 24.08.2140,
24.08.2200, 24.10.210, 24.10.310, 24.10.410, 24.10.510, 24.10.565,
24.10.603, 24.10.611, 24.10.619, 24.10.627, 24.10.632, 24.10.636,
24.10.1210, 24.12.240, and 24.12.250 Are Part of the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan (LCP IP) and Will Require Approval by the California Coastal Commission Prior to Taking Effect Inside the Coastal Zone. (CEQA:
Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 as a Project Consistent with the General Plan for Which an EIR Was Certified). (PL)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-23 amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapters
23.04, 23.12, 23.37, 24.08, 24.10, and 24.16 and adding new section
24.16.165, related to accessory dwelling units;
Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-24 amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapters
24.08, 24.10, and 24.12 related to accessory dwelling units and comprising parts of the LCP IP;
Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-25 amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter
18.15 related to accessory dwelling units; and
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,426 directing the City Manager to submit the LCP IP amendments to the California Coastal Commission for approval.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
23. Extension of Emergency Ordinance Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Associated Changes to Permitting Required by State Law. CEQA: Exempt (Section 15282(h)) (PL)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to acknowledge the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption and adopt emergency Ordinance No. 2025-01 extending a previously adopted emergency ordinance to February 13th, 2025, in accordance with the allowances in State Law.
General Business
24. Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Update and Wharf Business Recovery Recommendations (CM/PR/PW/EDH)
LOCATION: District 4
City Manager M. Huffaker spoke.
Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot, Director of Economic Development and Housing B. Lipscomb, and Emergency Operations Manager M. Albert gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.
James Ewing
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Newsome moved, seconded by Councilmember Golder, to:
Accept the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Update on the partial wharf collapse on December 23, 2024;
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,427 to amend the FY 2025 budget in the amount of $155,000 from the Economic Development Trust Fund to fund the wharf business recovery recommendations;
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General Business (continued)
24. Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Update and Wharf Business Recovery Recommendations (CM/PR/PW/EDH) (continued)
MOTION (continued):
Direct staff to return to Council no later than April 2025 with an overview of the Phase II structural and operational analysis plan to include a third party-independent peer review from a qualified vendor with experience in design and evaluation of structures in maritime environments; and Explore forming a Council ad hoc committee to determine next steps around climate resiliency and the future of the wharf.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember O'Hara requested to add direction to staff to extend the Wharf Business Recovery Recommendation of free 2-hour parking to the public through February 2025. Councilmember Newsome and Golder accepted.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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General Business (continued)
25. City Council Measure Z Ad Hoc Committee (CN)
LOCATION: None
Deputy City Manager L. Murphy spoke.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember O’Hara, to create a City Council ad hoc committee, consisting of Councilmember Trigueiro, Councilmember Brunner, and Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson, to recommend an implementation process for Measure Z, the Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax and bring back to the council their recommendations for future council approval.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
26. Communitywide Climate Action Plan 2030 – Year 2 Progress Report Update (CM) LOCATION: Citywide
Sustainability and Resiliency Officer T. Wise-West gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
City Manager M. Huffaker responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Garrett
Bradley Snyder
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
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General Business (continued)
26. Communitywide Climate Action Plan 2030 – Year 2 Progress Report Update (CM) (continued)
MOTION: Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to:
Accept the Progress Report Update and Proposed 2025 Citywide Workplan; and
Approve the bylaws for the new Sustainability and Resiliency Committee with the following amendments:
Article II. Authority and Establishment of the Committee (c) Appointment Process
From:
(i) At-Large Members: At large members must be residents of the City of Santa Cruz (“City”) and shall be recruited using the City’s standard application for advisory committees and commissions. The City shall promote the at-large member openings through social media, the City Manager’s Weekly Update, and at other events and webinars.
Applications shall be accepted January 20, 2025 through February 19, 2025 and may be submitted to the City’s Sustainability and Resiliency Officer electronically or manually. The Sustainability and Resiliency Officer shall compile the applications, provide an initial eligibility and qualifications review of the applicants, and recommend, in memorandum format, 3 at-large members from the eligible applicants to the City Manager to consider. The City Manager shall review, provide feedback and adjustments as necessary, and take the appointment of the at-large members to City Council for approval.
To:
(i) At-Large Members: At large members must be residents of the City of Santa Cruz (“City”) and shall be recruited using the City’s standard application for advisory committees and commissions. The application and appointment process will mirror the process the City has traditionally used for commission appointment, with the full candidate pool coming to the Council for selection and approval.
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General Business (continued)
26. Communitywide Climate Action Plan 2030 – Year 2 Progress Report Update (CM) (continued)
MOTION (continued):
Article III. Organization of the Committee
(a) Membership Terms
From:
(ii) Commission Representatives: Commission representatives shall serve concurrently with their respective commission appointments during the Committee term. Should a commission representative resign or complete their term of service on their commission, staff to the committee shall select a new commission representative to serve on the SRC.
To:
(ii) Commission Representatives: Commission representatives shall serve concurrently with their respective commission appointments during the Committee term. Should a commission representative resign or complete their term of service on their commission, staff to the commission will agendize selection of a new commission
representative and the commission will select a new representative to serve on the SRC.
Article VI. Decision-making process
(a) General Decision Process
From:
(iv) Formal voting may be used as a fallback when consensus fails as long as there is a consensus that a vote should take place. Any decision resulting from a vote shall be determined by a 2/3 majority.
To:
(iv) Formal voting may be used as a fallback when consensus fails as long as there is a consensus that a vote should take place. Any decision resulting from a vote shall be determined by a majority.
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General Business (continued)
26. Communitywide Climate Action Plan 2030 – Year 2 Progress Report Update (CM) (continued)
MOTION (continued):
And removing the following language:
(v) Should a 2/3 majority not be met, a majority vote by roll call, included in the meeting minutes, may take place, but a minimum of seven votes shall be recorded to make a decision.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
Adjournment – Councilmember Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Trigueiro, to adjourn. By consensus City Council adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ss/Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator, ATTEST: ss/Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator, APPROVED: ss/Fred Keeley, Mayor.