CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting - April 22, 2025
11:30 A.M. CLOSED SESSION, ZOOM/COURTYARD CONFERENCE ROOM 12:30 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, CONSENT, CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS,
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Closed Session
11:30 AM
Statements of Disqualification
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95)
1) Claimant: Michael Nation
2) Claimant: Marsha Joan O’Brien
3) Claimant: David Shuman and Becky Butler
4) Claimant: Steven Ross Kotecki
5) Claimant: Andrea R. Greenspan
Claim against the City of Santa Cruz
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) SEIU Temporary Employees
SEIU Service Employees
Mid Managers, OE3
Supervisors, OE3
Fire Management
Fire, IAFF
Police Management
Police Officers Association
Executives
City Negotiator - Sara De Leon
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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
Presentations
3. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May, 2025, as Affordable Housing Month
4. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring the Week of May 4, 2025 as Professional Municipal Clerk Week
5. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 5, 2025, as London Nelson Day
6. 2024 Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Santa Cruz Police Department Joint Annual Report
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification
Additions and Deletions
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
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Council Meeting Calendar
7. The City Council will review the meeting calendar attached to the agenda and revise it as necessary.
Consent Agenda
8. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declaration in Connection with the December 2024 Municipal Wharf Emergency (CA/CM)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to adopt a resolution extending by sixty days the Local Emergency Declaration in connection with the December 2024 Municipal Wharf emergency.
9. Minutes of the March 25, 2025 City Council Meeting (CC) LOCATION: None
Motion to approve as submitted.
10. Amendment of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (CC) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution amending the current Conflict of Interest Code and rescinding all resolutions related to prior versions, including Resolution No. NS-30,364.
11. California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Grant (CM) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept and execute agreements for the California Volunteers
#CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps grant; and
2) Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2025 budget to appropriate $1,998,776 of funds into a project for the Monterey Bay Green Youth Service Corps.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
12. Approval to Join the Declaration of Support for the Blue City Network (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to approve the inclusion of the City of Santa Cruz as an endorsing city on the Declaration of Support from Certified Blue Cities of California.
13. Severe Weather Shelter Program (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Santa Cruz for $140,000 to support the operation of a Severe Weather Shelter Program from December 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
14. State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Commitment to the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project (EDH)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution to commit funding from the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program in an amount of $679,800 for Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project (DLAHP), an eligible affordable housing project; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, designee, or the Economic Development and Housing Director to execute related PLHA documents; and 3) Authorize staff from the Economic Development and Housing Department to submit the request for funds.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
15. Coastal Conservancy Resilience Grant Program for the Santa Cruz Wharf Resilience Upgrades and Improvements Project (EDH) LOCATION: District 4
Motion to adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025 budget to appropriate funds, in the amount of $1,766,000, to the Wharf Resilience Improvements Project (c512501).
16. Resolution to Accept and Appropriate the Award from the State Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program for the Downtown Library and Affordable Housing Project (EDH)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Santa Cruz to execute the loan and grant documents and appropriate the grant award for the Downtown Library and Affordable Housing Project; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, or the Economic Development and Housing Director, to accept, and appropriate grant funds from the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC), as awarded, through the Round 7 State Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Program (AHSC); and,
3) Direct the City Manager or the Economic Development and Housing Director to negotiate, execute, enter into, and deliver any necessary contracts, agreements, documents, amendments, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney for the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project, AHSC Grant and Loan awarded funds; and take any other actions necessary to implement the AHSC funded project(s), in an aggregate amount not to exceed the grant award of $33,502,820.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
17. Fire Consolidation Feasibility Study Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley Fire Protection District, Central Fire District of Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission (FD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to approve a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Fire Consolidation Feasibility Study Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley Fire Protection District, Central Fire District of Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission.
18. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) LOCATION: None
Motion to reject the liability claims of 1) Michael Nation 2) Marsha Joan O’Brien, 3) David Shuman and Becky Butler, 4) Steven Ross Kotecki, and 5) Andrea R. Greenspan based on staff recommendation.
19. 2025 Parking Revenue Bonds for Public Parking Project as part of the Downtown Library Mixed Use Project (FN/PW/EDH)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Parking Revenue Bonds to provide financing for a public parking garage in downtown Santa Cruz, authorizing the execution and delivery of a related Indenture of Trust, Official Statement and Bond Purchase Agreement, and approving related documents and actions.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
20. Award Third-Party Administrator Contract for Workers’ Compensation Administration Services (HR)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Award a contract to Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. as the Third-Party Administrator of the City’s Workers’ Compensation program in the amount of $875,687.00:
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney: and
3) Authorize the Human Resources Director to execute amendments within the approved project budget.
21. Authorize the Purchase of Three Replacement Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Vehicles with Police Public Safety Impact Fee Funds (PD/PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2025 General Fund budget to purchase three Police patrol vehicles from the Public Safety Impact Fee Fund in the amount of $183,428.58; and
2) Direct staff to proceed with the purchase through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the National Auto Fleet Group (Watsonville Ford, Watsonville, CA).
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Consent Agenda (continued)
22. Santa Cruz Wharf Interim Repairs and Recovery (PR)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to:
1) Approve Council ad-hoc subcommittee’s recommended alternative #5 to perform near-term Wharf restoration, and award a contract to Moffat and Nichol Engineering in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Moffat and Nichol to develop plans and specifications;
2) Direct staff to move forward with solicitation of bids to implement near term Wharf restoration consistent with alternative #5 which would restore the damaged end of the Wharf to bent 171; 3) If sufficient funding from CalOES continues to be confirmed, authorize the City Manager to award bid to lowest responsive and responsible bidder and execute contract for Wharf restoration construction in a form approved by the City Attorney;
4) Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute change orders within the approved project budget; and
5) Approve of the CEQA determination contained in this agenda report, including the application of the following statutory and categorical exemptions: Public Resources Code Section 21080, subd. (b)(2) relating to emergency repairs to public service facilities necessary to maintain service; CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of New Structures).
23. Sister Cities Regular Meetings Time Changes to Committee Bylaws (PR) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to approve an amendment of the Sister Cities Committee bylaws that will change the regular meeting start time from 7:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
24. Award Contract for Grant Park Playground (PR)
LOCATION: District 1
Motion to:
1) Award the Grant Park Playground equipment contract to Landscape Structures, Inc. (Delano, MN) in the amount of $288,991.47; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3) Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute change orders with the approved project budget; and
4) Approve of the CEQA analysis contained in this agenda report, including the application of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (Common Sense Exemption) and the following categorical exemptions: CEQA Guidelines 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).
25. Outside Repair Services to Citywide Assets – Budget Adjustment (PW) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution to amend the FY 2025 budget to appropriate funds in the amount of 40,000 from the Mechanical Maintenance Fund for outside repairs to Citywide fleet assets and;
2) Authorize the Public Works Director to approve a change order with TEC Equipment (Los Angeles, CA) in the amount of 40,000 for outside repairs to Citywide fleet assets.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
26. California Street Striping and Signage Improvement (PW) LOCATION: District 4
Motion to:
1) Approve the design and installation of updated traffic striping and signage as part of the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (c400809) on California Street from Walnut Avenue to Laurel Street; 2) Adopt a resolution to approve the plans for the California Street Striping and Signage Improvements pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6; and
3) Find the project Categorical Exempt under CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR Section 15301(c).
27. Boiler Control System Replacement Project (m409659) – Notice of Completion (PW)
LOCATION: District 3
Motion to accept the work of RF MacDonald Co. (Hayward, CA) as completed per plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Boiler Control System Replacement Project (m409659) and authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.
28. Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester 1 Cleaning (c401607) – Notice of Completion (PW)
LOCATION: District 3
Motion to accept the work of Ecology Parts, Inc. (Cerritos, CA) as completed per plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester 1 Cleaning (c401607) 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)
29. Traffic Calming Pilot Program (c402404): Poplar, Seabright and Western Plan Approval, Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption 14 CCR 15301(c) (PW)
LOCATION: Districts 1, 2, and 6
Motion to:
1) Approve the project plans and specifications for the 2025 Traffic Calming Pilot Program (c402404) and authorize staff to bid and award the contract;
2) Adopt a resolution to approve the plans and specifications for the 2025 Traffic Calming Pilot Program pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6; and
3) Find the Improvements Categorical Exempt under CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR section 15301(c).
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearings
30. Implementation of Convenience/Service Fees on Credit Card Payments (FN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution confirming credit card service fees (convenience fees) of 3.0% on eligible transactions as included in the FY 2025 Adopted Operating Budget, establishing and recovering credit card service charges, including setting limits on specific card payment types, and rescinding Resolution No. NS-29,399.
31. Resolution Reinstating an Approved Slope Variation for a Previously Approved Project at 1930 Ocean Street Extension and Rescinding Resolution No. NS 29,654 (PL)
LOCATION: District 5
Motion to adopt a resolution acknowledging the previously certified environmental impact report and rescinding Resolution No. NS-29,654.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
32. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility (TEFRA) Hearing and Resolution regarding Conduit Financing for the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project (EDH)
LOCATION: District 4
Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $70,000,000 (the “Bonds”), by the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) for the benefit of Eden Housing, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (the “Sponsor”), on behalf of DTLMU Investors, L.P., a California limited partnership, or another ownership entity created by Eden DTLMU, LLC, a California limited liability company, its managing general partner, or by another affiliate of the Sponsor (such limited partnership or other ownership entity, the “Borrower”), to provide for the financing of the above-referenced project, such adoption to be solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and California Government Code Section 6500.
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General Business
33. Receipt of AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report, Renewal of SCMC Chapter 9.90, and Policy Update Pertaining to AB 481 Military Equipment (PD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Receive the Santa Cruz Police Department’s (SCPD) Annual Military Equipment Report;
2) Adopt a resolution renewing Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 9.90 pertaining to Assembly Bill (AB) 481 Military Equipment; and
3) Introduce for publication an ordinance amending City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code (“SCMC”) Chapter 9.90 “AB 481 Military Equipment Use,” adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy (Policy) and, incorporating the addition of section 705.10 Use in Exigent Circumstances, and amended inventory of military equipment as defined by Assembly Bill 481.
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General Business (continued)
34. Bay Corridor Design Concept – California Street to High Street and Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption: 14 CCR § 15301 (PW)
LOCATION: Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Motion to:
1) Approve the recommended Design Alternative of separated bidirectional bike lanes for the Bay Corridor between California Street and High Street;
2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Cooperative Agreement for Local Improvements Agreement with Caltrans in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3) Direct the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate with Santa Cruz City Schools to acquire property at Bayview Elementary School (APN 004-441-24) for the project in accordance with Administrative Procedure Order 28; and
4) Approve the CEQA analysis contained in the agenda report, including the applicability of the following CEQA exemptions: Pub. Res. Code § 21080.25(b)(1) (pedestrian and bicycle facilities that improve safety, access, or mobility); Class 1 (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption (14 CCR § 15301); Class 4 (Minor Alterations) categorical exemption (14 CCR § 15304); and Common Sense Exemption (14 CCR § 15061).
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General Business
35. Economic Development Strategy Update and Recommendations; First Reading of Vibrancy Ordinance (EDH/CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Accept the Economic Development Strategy Update regarding downtown actions and direct staff to move forward on the additional recommended actions;
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into temporary café license agreements to permit outdoor dining areas in nearby alleyways adjacent to business establishments;
3) Authorize the creation of the Movie Theater Retention Incentive pilot program;
4) Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2025 budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $100,000 from the Economic Development Trust Fund for the 12-month Movie Theater Retention Pilot Program and 12- month Vacant Storefront Window Covering Pilot Program;
5) Introduce for publication an ordinance adding Chapter 5.84, “Vibrancy Ordinance”, to the Santa Cruz Municipal Code; and 6) Approve the CEQA determination in this agenda report. More specifically, the proposed Council actions are not a “project” under CEQA. But if deemed a CEQA “project” the following exemptions apply: CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (maintenance/enhancement of a natural resource); Section 15308 (maintenance/enhancement of the environment); Section 15301 (existing facility); and Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption).
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Public Hearings
36. 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Program Year (PY) Annual Action Plan (AAP), 2021 PY AAP Amendment, and Community Participation Plan Amendment (EDH)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Make initial funding recommendations for the 2025-2026 U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan for both Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) as part of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and approve the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination contained in this agenda report. The Council’s action is exempt from CEQA review under (1) Class 1 Categorical Exemption (14 CCR 15301) for existing facilities, and (2) Common Sense exemption (14 CCR 15061);
2) Amend the Community Participation Plan (CPP) to reflect general changes to be in line with HUD policies and procedures, standardize legal ad noticing requirements, and other assorted changes; 3) Publish and make available for public review the “Gateway to the Pacific Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) Plan” and the “City of Santa Cruz Housing Element Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) and the Consolidated Plan Memo”; and
4) Publish and make available for public review a substantial amendment to the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to reallocate $276,000 in HOME funds from the Downtown Library and Affordable Housing Project to a Future 100% Affordable Housing Project.
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Public Hearings (continued)
37. Public Safety Impact Fee Nexus Study and Proposed Fees Update (FD/PD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Public Safety Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and a new Public Safety Impact Fee Schedule for new residential and non-residential development at 80 percent of the proposed maximum allowable fee;
2) Introduce for publication an ordinance amending City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 18.49 “Public Safety Impact Fees,” modifying section 18.49.050 Exemptions; and
3) Direct staff to assess full cost recovery (maximum allowable development impact fee) of the public safety impact fees within one year from final adoption of the ordinance and report back if necessary.
Adjournment
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INFORMATION ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - APRIL 22, 2025
38. City Clerk: 2024 Advisory Body Attendance Reports - 3/20/2025 (CCFYI 222)
39. City Manager: Quarterly Grant Report – Fiscal Year 2025 as of December 31, 2024 - 3/21/25 (CMFYI 270)
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - APRIL 22, 2025
40. Mark Sambrailo Day
Proclaiming March 19, 2025 as “Mark Sambrailo Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in congratulating him as the recipient of the 2025 Al Smith Friend of Agriculture Award for his contributions to local agriculture.
41. Procurement Month
Proclaiming the month of March 2025 as “Procurement Month.”
42. Eid-Al-Fitr Day
Proclaiming March 30, 2025 as “Eid-Al-Fitr Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in extending warm wishes to all who celebrate this sacred occasion and to learn about and honor the diverse traditions that make our community vibrant and strong.
43. Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
Proclaiming the month of April 2025 as “Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month” and encouraging all citizens to support the arts and join in the celebration.
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Advisory Body Appointments
The following positions are either currently vacant or the terms are due to expire.
Council will make appointments at a future meeting.
Board of Building and Fire Appeals One opening – 4-year term, at-large nomination.
County Latino Affairs Commission One opening – 4-year term, at-large nomination.
Enhanced Infrastructure Financing
District Public Financing Authority
Two openings – 4-year term, at-large
nomination
Historic Preservation Commission Two openings – One 4-year term to be appointed by Vice Mayor KalantariJohnson, and one 2-year term to be appointed by Mayor Keeley.
Public Hearing
If, in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
Any person seeking to challenge a City Council decision made as a result of a proceeding in which, by law, a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken, and the discretion in the determination of facts is vested in the City Council, shall be required to commence that action either 60 days or 90 days following the date on which the decision becomes final as provided in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 Please refer to code of Civil Procedure 1094.6 to determine how to calculate when a decision becomes “final.” The 60-day rule applies to all public hearings conducted pursuant to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Title 24, Santa Cruz Municipal Code. The 90-day rule applies to all other public hearings.