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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 8, 2022 City of Watsonville
Teleconference/Remote via Zoom Webinar
4:30 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (None)
2. CLOSED SESSION
(City Council Conference Room, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor) (a) Public Comments regarding the Closed Session agenda were accepted by the City Council at that time.
(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the regular Council Meeting to discuss the matters that follow:
2.a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 346 Rodriguez Street (APN: 017-111-19)
Negotiating Parties: Tamara Vides (City)
Susan Jara Mora
Under negotiation: Price, terms of payment of Lease
5:30 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino and Council Members Dutra, Estrada, García Hurst, and Quiroz-Carter were present through Zoom webinar.
Staff members present through Zoom webinar were City Manager Pro Tempore Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Flores, Deputy City Manager Manning, Public Works & Utilities Director Di Renzo, Police Chief Zamora, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Czerwin, Community Development Director Merriam, Interim IT Director Sanders, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk Ortiz, Recreation Superintendent Negrete, Recreation Supervisor Tirado, Executive Assistant Pacheco, and Interpreters Landaverry and Jauregui.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
5.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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5.b. WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING ACTIONS TAKEN ON
THEIR REGIONAL COMMISSIONS/BOARD MEETINGS THAT MAY AFFECT THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE
6. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
6.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Serg Kagno, Santa Cruz County Mental Health Advisory Board, invited Council to attend the Board’s next meeting to explore a multi-jurisdictional crisis response system.
6.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Estrada spoke about his work with Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and encouraged the public to submit nominations for the Cesar Chavez Awards. He invited the public to attend the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan meeting.
Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about her participation in Equity Transit’s National Transit Equity Day. She encouraged the public to continue wearing face coverings and social distance to prevent spread of Covid-19.
Member Hurst spoke about his participation in the Henry J. Mello Center JPA and Library Financing Authority’s recent board meetings. He invited the public to attend the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan meeting. He stated his term would be ending at the end of the year and encouraged registered voters in District 3 to consider running for City Council.
Mayor Parker spoke about her and Member Dutra’s participation in the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors meeting and stated they were working to advocate for South County. She invited the public to attend and participate in the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan meeting.
Member García spoke about her participation in Community Health Trust of Pájaro Valley’s Advisory Culture and Diversity Committee. She stated she suggested the Committee meet with Police Chief Zamora to discuss potential ways to support implementation of recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on Policing and Social Equity.
6.c REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated that Council received a report on the Closed Session Item, but took no final action.
7. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT - None
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, seconded by Member Dutra to approve the Consent Agenda.
In answering Member García, City Manager Pro Tempore Vides stated wetlands were designated as environmental management zones to be preserved under Watsonville’s 2005 General Plan. She stated the designation protected the wetlands from any development or construction.
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MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
8.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JANUARY 20 & 25, 2022
8.b. RESOLUTION NO. 18-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, PROJECT NO. CV-22-01 (ESTIMATED COST OF $1,800,000 FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS HAS ALREADY BEEN BUDGETED IN
DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING FUNDS)
8.c. RESOLUTION NO. 19-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONTRACT TO PRESENTATION PRODUCTS, INC., DBA SPINITAR,
FOR THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO-VISUAL UPGRADE PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $835,056.28; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $43,057 FROM THE INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNAL SERVICE FUND [0790]
8.d. RESOLUTION NO. 20-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TOP LINE ENGINEERS, INC., A
CORPORATION, FOR THE HAMES WATER RESERVOIR INTERIOR COATING AND CONNECTION MODIFICATIONS PROJECT, NO. WA-21-14826, IN THE AMOUNT OF $407,800; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT ($407,800 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
8.e. RESOLUTION NO. 21-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIRTY (30) SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (SCBA) PAKS, AND RELATED PARTS, FROM ALLSTAR FIRE
EQUIPMENT CO, A CORPORATION, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $298,380.32; AND ONE (1) AIR COMPRESSOR FROM BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC., A CORPORATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,021.92, PLUS $13,597.76 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO ISSUE THE PURCHASE ORDER; AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $380,000 FROM THE MEASURE Y FUND
8.f RESOLUTION NO. 22-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE TWO-YEAR $50,000 GRANT FROM THE DAVID AND LUCILLE PACKARD FOUNDATION (GRANT NUMBER 2021-72141) FOR THE CITY’S
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP - MOTOR TOYS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE 2021-2022 AND 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEARS; AUTHORIZING
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NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
8.g. RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-21 (CM) AND APPOINTING PAUL DE WORKEN TO THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
8.h. RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ORDERING A REPORT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.a. CONTRIBUTION OF $130,000 FOR THE WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1) Staff Report by City Manager Pro Tempore Vides, Salud Para la Gente Executive Director Dori Rose Inda, and Pájaro Valley Healthcare District Project Manager Cecilia Montalvo
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Project Manager Montalvo spoke about the amount of capital needed in order to purchase Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH). She gave a breakdown of the funds that had already been committed by various organizations.
Project Manager Montalvo, in answering Member García, stated Pájaro Valley Healthcare District anticipated having sufficient funding for the purchase in time for the closing date. She added they would be reaching out to individual donors.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, Project Manager Montalvo stated WCH employees were in favor of Pájaro Valley Healthcare District purchasing the hospital. She spoke about support received from WCH nurses and the California Nurses Association. 3) Public Input
Annabelle Covington, WCH Registered Nurse, spoke about concerns with the current Hospital owners’ management and the potential effects closing WCH would have on the community. She stated nurses remained committed to advocating for their patients and for WCH to remain open.
Kelly Strickling, lead lab technician at WCH, spoke in support of Pájaro Valley Healthcare District purchasing the Hospital and the importance of having a full-service hospital in the community. She spoke about potential for expanding services in order to continue providing necessary healthcare for patients.
Steve Trujillo, District 7, stated operating the Hospital for profit purposes was not sustainable. He thanked legislators who supported the formation of Pájaro Valley Healthcare District. He spoke about options for raising the remaining funds necessary for purchasing the hospital.
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4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter to approve the resolution listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Hurst thanked the organizations and legislators who supported the formation of Pájaro Valley Healthcare District and spoke about the importance of WCH for all members of the community.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino thanked everyone who worked towards creating the Healthcare District. He spoke about the importance of implementing a sustainable business model for the Hospital.
Member Estrada spoke about potential for a future partnership between the City and the Hospital in favor of the community.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 25-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000 TOWARD THE
ACQUISITION OR OPERATION OF WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONTINGENT UPON THE PÁJARO VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT PROJECT BEING SELECTED AS THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER FOR PUBLIC OWNERSHIP;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THIS CONTRIBUTION; AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $130,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (0150)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCE, & APPEALS
11.a. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHMENT OF RENTAL FEES FOR SYNTHETIC
SPORTS FIELDS
1) Staff Report by Parks and Community Services Director Calubaquib and Recreation Superintendent Negrete
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, Recreation Superintendent Negrete stated the current rental fee schedule did not include synthetic sports fields.
Parks and Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, stated the proposed fee schedule would charge a standard rate for both adult and youth groups for use of the synthetic fields.
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In answering Member García, Recreation Superintendent Negrete stated fees for use of E.A.
Hall Middle School’s synthetic field would be distributed between the City and Pájaro Valley Unified School District. She added the fees for use of Ramsay Park’s synthetic field upon completion would stay in their entirety with the City.
Parks and Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Hurst, spoke about management and maintenance plans for the synthetic fields. 3) Public Comments
Karina Moreno, District 5, stated her concerns with charging fees for use of the synthetic sports fields.
Steve Trujillo, District 7, stated concerns with charging fees for use of the synthetic sports fields. He spoke about exploring alternative funding sources for field maintenance. 4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
MOTION: It was moved by Member Estrada, seconded by Member Dutra to approve the resolution listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Member Estrada, Parks and Community Services Director Calubaquib stated the E.A. Hall synthetic sports field would be open for community use if not previously reserved.
Parks and Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Estrada, spoke about the cost of construction and lifespan of the synthetic sports field at E.A. Hall. He stated Pájaro Valley Unified School District planned to invest revenue generated from rentals in replacing the turf when it became necessary.
Member Dutra spoke about potential alternatives organizations could pay rental fees for use of the field.
In answering Member Quiroz-Carter, Parks and Community Services Director Calubaquib stated rental fees would only be charged for those requesting exclusive use of the fields. He added that fees could be adjusted in the future if deemed necessary by Council.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 26-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 179-21 (CM) AND ADOPTING THE FACILITY RENTAL FEE
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7:30 p.m.
11.b. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION OF REDISTRICTING PLAN
1) Staff Report by Special Counsel Willis
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions - None 3) Public Comments
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke about the redistricting of Cabrillo Board of Trustees Areas and the importance of the public being familiar with their representatives at various levels of government. He stated the number of registered voters by ethnicity in each District should be considered in the City’s redistricting process.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member Dutra to introduce the ordinance listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member García stated she would not be supporting the Rivera Plan because it did not unify the Clifford Avenue apartments into one district and did not include a school in each district.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, Hurst, Montesino, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: García, Quiroz-Carter
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6) INTRODUCTION OF UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE REDISTRICTING THE CITY INTO SEVEN (7) NUMBERED DISTRICTS AND ADOPTING A NEW DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA - None
13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino requested a discussion on potential amendments to the City Charter.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Ari Parker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Beatriz Vazquez Flores, City Clerk
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