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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 8, 2022 City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:32 p.m.
1. NOTICE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION (54953(b)) Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino attended the Council meeting via teleconference from:
866 Calle 9 y 10 sur
Colonia Valle Guadalupe
Cintalapa, Chiapas
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Parker and Council Members Dutra (arrived at 5:00 p.m.), Estrada, Hurst, García, and Quiroz-Carter were present. Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino was absent.
2.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any) It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member García and carried by the following vote to excuse Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino’s absence:
AYES: MEMBERS: Estrada, García, Hurst, Quiroz-Carter, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino
3. INFORMATION ITEMS
3.a REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
3.b. WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING ACTIONS TAKEN ON THEIR
REGIONAL COMMISSIONS/BOARD MEETINGS THAT MAY AFFECT THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE
4. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member García, seconded by Member Hurst to approve the Consent Agenda.
Member Hurst spoke in support of Items 4.d., 4.f., 4.g., and 6.a.
At Member García’s request, Member Quiroz-Carter read the report for Item 4.b.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: Estrada, García, Hurst, Quiroz-Carter, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: None
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ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino
4.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22 & 25, 2022
4.b. MOTION ACCEPTING WRITTEN REPORT FROM MEMBER QUIROZ-CARTER REGARDING CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE- AS REQUIRED BY AB 1234 - CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF
CITIES NEW MAYORS & COUNCIL MEMBERS TRAINING
4.c. RESOLUTION NO. 39-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE WATSONVILLE DIGESTER MIXING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, NO. WW-22-15035 (ESTIMATED COST OF $1,097,836 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND)
4.d. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD
MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
1) RESOLUTION NO. 40-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING
A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND MNS ENGINEERS, INC., A CORPORATION FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO. WW-22-14797, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $354,345; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE
TO EXECUTE SAME
2) RESOLUTION NO. 41-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND BEECHER ENGINEERING, INC., A CORPORATION FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO. WW-22-14797, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,640; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO
EXECUTE SAME
4.e. RESOLUTION NO. 42-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH 19SIX ARCHITECTS, A CORPORATION, TO
AMEND THE SCOPE OF WORK TO PROVIDE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTATION/PERMITTING, BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION CENTER PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 14794, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION BY $549,470 FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $602,470, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JANUARY 31, 2024;
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO EXECUTE SAME
4.f. RESOLUTION NO. 43-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL PROJECT, NO. CT-19-01; ADDING TO SCOPE OF DocuSign Envelope ID: E40712FE-DE3B-4735-AA7F-DF090787FA3C 43 Vol 66 Min-CC030822
WORK, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,948, AND EXTENDING
THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $302,122.24; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE
TO EXECUTE SAME
4.g. RESOLUTION NO. 44-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
AGREEMENT FOR SHARING COST OF STATE HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL FACILITIES
BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) AND THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO EXECUTE SAME
5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.a. LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS TO REFINANCE THE CITY’S RETIREMENT
OBLIGATIONS
1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Czerwin & Urban Futures Inc.
Managing Director Wing-See Fox
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Managing Director Fox spoke about the provisions of the past service credit as applied to current and previous employees.
Administrative Services Director Czerwin, in answering Member García, spoke about the calculation of the percentage of pension obligations paid through the City’s enterprise fund.
In answering Member García, Managing Director Fox stated the bonds would be paid through pension tax override that was already voter approved, and no new tax would be levied on residents.
Administrative Services Director Czerwin, in answering Mayor Parker, spoke about upper limits for use of pension tax override funds towards the City’s retirement obligations and exploring additional potential funding to cover the remaining amount.
In answering Member Hurst, Administrative Services Director Czerwin stated the item would return to Council for authorization to sell the bonds.
3) Public Input – None
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member García and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Quiroz-Carter, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Montesino
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5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 45-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2022 (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) & ONE OR MORE SERIES OF
ADDITIONAL LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS TO REFINANCE THE OUTSTANDING
6.b. WATSONVILLE 2021 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Housing Manager Landaverry spoke about criteria used to classify income levels for potential applicants of proposed affordable housing units.
Housing Manager Landaverry, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about the City’s process to monitor participants of affordable housing programs to ensure adherence to guidelines.
In answering Member Dutra, Community Development Director Merriam provided updates on the progress of various housing developments.
Community Development Director Merriam, in answering Member Estrada, spoke about the number of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permits approved in the last year and the work that was being done to bring unapproved ADUs into code compliance.
In answering Member Hurst, Community Development Director Merriam spoke about the process for ensuring compliance of ADUs within annexed property. 3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Estrada and carried by the following vote to accept the Housing Annual Progress Report for 2021.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Quiroz-Carter, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Montesino
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
Mayor Parker recessed the meeting at 5:28 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (None)
8. 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.
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(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the regular Council Meeting to discuss the matters that follow:
8.a. PERSONNEL MATTERS
(Government Code Section 54957)
1. Public Employee Appointment/Public Employment
Title: City Clerk
6:30 p.m.
9. ROLL CALL
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino (arrived at 8:00 pm), and Council Members Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, and Quiroz-Carter were present.
Staff members present were City Manager Pro Tempore Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Vázquez Flores, Public Works & Utilities Director Di Renzo, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Czerwin, Community Development Director Merriam, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Rodriguez, Assistant Finance Director Duran, Assistant City Clerk Ortiz, Executive Assistant Pacheco, and Interpreter Jauregui.
9.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (None)
10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
11. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
11. a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH) Steve Trujillo, Cabrillo Board Area VII Trustee, spoke about vandalizing of the pride flag at Cabrillo College’s local campus and thanked Member Quiroz-Carter for attending the ceremony for the raising of a new flag. He thanked Member Dutra for his work in favor of LGBTQ+ representation.
Dr. Nancy Bilicich, District 7, invited the public to attend the Pájaro Regional Flood Management Agency board of directors meeting. She spoke about the Pájaro River Levee project and future discussion on potential assessment fees.
11.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH) Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about her attendance at various events over the past weeks. She stated hate crimes would not be tolerated in the community.
Member Hurst spoke about his attendance to events over the past weeks. He acknowledged March as Women’s History Month.
Member García spoke about her involvement with Youth Violence Prevention Network and its transformation into Youth Action Network. She about the application and selection process for its student members and about the makeup of its Jurisdiction Representative Committee. She talked and about her participation in the Youth Steering Committee meeting and stated she spoke to them about the Summer in the City program. She added the Committee would be meeting quarterly.
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Member Estrada acknowledged International Women’s Day. He congratulated local school sports teams on their seasons and Watsonville High School boys’ soccer team on their participation in the Division I Championship. He gave condolences to the family of Judy Doering-Nielsen for her recent passing.
Member Dutra also wished everyone a happy International Women’s Day, and congratulated Watsonville High School boys’ soccer team on their great season. He spoke about his attendance to Pájaro Valley Arts’ exhibit. He expressed condolences for the passing of Steven Bankhead.
Mayor Parker spoke about her participation at Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District and Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission board meetings and other events she attended over the past two weeks. She spoke about International Women’s Day and her column in the Santa Cruz Sentinel recognizing several local female leaders.
11.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated that Council received a report on the Closed Session item, but no final action was taken.
11.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CITY CLERK BEATRIZ VÁZQUEZ FLORES The following speakers thanked City Clerk Vázquez Flores for her dedication to the City and service to the community:
Marcela Tavantzis
Tony Nuñez, Register Pajaronian Managing Editor
Dr. Nancy Bilicich
Manuel Bersamin
Alan Smith
Antonio Rivas
Kevin Flores
Kaliyah Flores
11.e. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2022 AS RED CROSS MONTH
11.f. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BARBIE GOMEZ IN HONOR OF
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
12.a. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PARK & RECREATION IMPACT FEE STUDY & UPDATED
PARK IN LIEU & PARK IMPACT FEES
1) Staff Report by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Senior Administrative Analyst Flores, and NBS Consultant Joe Colgan 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about expanding use of available park space through the City’s joint use agreement with Pájaro Valley Unified School District. He added staff was exploring available parcels for potential additional parks.
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would post a publicly accessible chart detailing the various fees on the City’s website.
In answering Member Dutra, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib stated the impact fees would apply to all residential housing.
Consultant Colgan, in answering Member Dutra, stated the fees being considered were common in other cities.
Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about potential impacts of fee increases on future developments and stated staff considered different scenarios with varying fee percentages before they take a recommendation to Council.
3) Public Comments
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke about the need for additional park space and requested an aviary be built. He stated increasing the proposed fees would allow for expanding park space. He spoke about potential uses for the vacant K-mart property.
Karina Moreno, District 5, spoke in support of the fees and stated there was a need for additional park space. She added the fees would allow for increased funds for Parks & Community Services.
Yesenia, District 7, spoke in support of the item. She spoke about potential ways to address the need for increased park space within the City.
Bernie Gomez, District 1, spoke in support of the item and the importance of Parks & Community Services. He spoke about the potential for redistributin of the General Fund to allocate a greater percentage to Parks & Community Services. 4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
MOTION: It was moved by Member García, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 46-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARKS & RECREATION IMPACT FEE STUDY DATED JANUARY 18, 2022
MOTION: It was moved by Member Quiroz-Carter, seconded by Member García and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinance listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADDING DocuSign Envelope ID: E40712FE-DE3B-4735-AA7F-DF090787FA3C 48 Vol 66 Min-CC030822
CHAPTER 15 ENTITLED PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES OF TITLE 3 (FINANCE) AND REPEALING ARTICLES 5 AND 6 TO CHAPTER 6 (TAXATION) OF
THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION: It was moved by Member Quiroz-Carter, seconded by Member García and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinance listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 13 OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 2 (PARKLAND DEDICATIONS AND PAYMENT OF INLIEU FEES) IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH A NEW ARTICLE 2
ENTITLED QUIMBY PARK LAND DEDICATION AND FEES IN LIEU)
MOTION: It was moved by Member García, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 47-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING PARKS AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES TO FINANCIALLY
MITIGATE IMPACTS TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND
APPROVING QUIMBY IN-LIEU FEES
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
12.b. MAJOR MODIFICATION (PP2021-2663) OF THE MILES LANE PROJECT (PP2019-14) TO ALLOW THE RELOCATION OF BUILDING 5 TO AVOID OVERHEAD POWER LINES 1) Staff Report by Community Development Director Merriam, Principal Planner Meek, and MidPen Housing Special Projects Director Elizabeth Nahas Wilson 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Special Projects Director Wilson stated the project was fully funded. She spoke about community interest in the development and stated no concerns were raised regarding the relocation of the building 5.
In answering Member Hurst, Special Projects Director Wilson stated their architects’ original drawings did not accurately depict the location of the power lines and the reasons it was deemed necessary to relocate building 5.
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Special Projects Director Wilson provided additional details regarding additional land constraints that posed challenges for the development’s advancement. 3) Public Comments
Sheree Storm, Dientes Community Dental Care Chief Development Officer, spoke about their services and stated the office located near the development would facilitating access for its residents to their services. She spoke about the importance of affordable housing and in support of the modification request.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, seconded by Member García to approve the resolution listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Dutra spoke in support of the project and its modifications. He spoke about the importance of making affordable housing available to all residents regardless of immigration status.
In answering Member Dutra, Special Projects Director Wilson spoke about challenges with the wetlands located on a portion of the land that was purchased for the project and stated there would be no construction in that area.
Special Projects Director Wilson, in answering Member García, spoke about the vouchers that would be issued by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz to qualifying residents based on varying factors.
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. 48-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING A MAJOR MODIFICATION (2021-2663) OF THE MILES LANE PROJECT (PP2019-14) TO ALLOW THE RELOCATION OF BUILDING 5 TO AVOID OVERHEAD POWER LINES ACROSS THE PROPERTY AT 139 MILES LANE, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (APN 016-491-03), & (2) MODIFYING THE FINDINGS
APPROVING A DENSITY BONUS FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14-47.130 & THE STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.a. ANALYSIS OF THE WATSONVILLE PLANNED GROWTH & FARMLAND PROTECTION
INITIATIVE
1) Staff Report by Principal Planner Orbach and Economic and Planning Systems Principal Ben Sigman
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, City Attorney Zutler acknowledged a letter received by the initiative proponents’ attorney expressing concerns with the report prepared by staff and DocuSign Envelope ID: E40712FE-DE3B-4735-AA7F-DF090787FA3C 50 Vol 66 Min-CC030822
Economic and Planning Systems pursuant to California Election Code §9212. She added that the report contained all information that Council requested.
Principal Planner Orbach, in answering Member García, spoke about the potential impacts of the initiative on the number of housing units projected in the 2030 General Plan.
In answering Member García, Principal Planner Orbach stated the initiative did not address the potential restoration of the Redman Hirahara Farmstead requested by some residents.
He added the property was not within City limits.
Principal Sigman, in answering Member García, spoke about the City’s land supply available for development in comparison to the Regional Housing Needs Allocation state requirement. 3) Public Comments
Sam Earnshaw, District 7, spoke about the goals of the initiative and stated concerns with the Elections Code Section 9212 economic impact report. He spoke about potential ways to address housing needs within current City boundaries.
Bob Culbertson, Committee for Planned Growth and Farmland Protection, spoke about potential areas in which housing could be developed.
Javier Zamora spoke about possible negative impacts of developing on farmland and the ability to continue infilling to meet housing needs.
Arnett Young, Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau President, spoke in support of farmland preservation and the potential negative impacts of developing on agricultural land.
Jerry Thomas spoke of the value of local agricultural land and in support of its preservation.
Amy Newell, District 1, stated her concerns with the 9212 economic impact report prepared by staff. She spoke about the importance of objectiveness in the report.
Karina Moreno, District 5, spoke about concerns with the 9212 economic impact report and potential effects of opening the urban limit line.
Yesenia, District 7, spoke about the possibility of annexing smaller plots of land to increase housing options and the negative impacts of urban sprawl on the wetlands.
Carolyn Rudolph, Santa Cruz restaurant owner, stated her business depended on locally grown produce and the importance of protecting agricultural land.
Adam Bolaños spoke about the importance of preserving farmland and potential for economic growth.
13.b. WATSONVILLE PLANNED GROWTH & FARMLAND PROTECTION INITIATIVE 1) Staff Report by City Clerk Vázquez Flores & City Attorney Zutler 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, City Clerk Vázquez Flores explained the difference in cost between placing the initiative on the June or November ballots.
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3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member García, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino to approve the resolution listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Members Hurst and Dutra spoke in support of placing the initiative on the November 2022 Ballot.
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. 49-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION ORDERING SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A MEASURE TO AMEND WATSONVILLE 2005 GENERAL PLAN TO IMPOSE
CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS AS PROVIDED IN WATSONVILLE PLANNED GROWTH & FARMLAND PROTECTION INITIATIVE;
REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ TO CONSOLIDATE ELECTION REGARDING THE INITIATIVE WITH THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL ELECTION AND TO PERMIT THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS & COORDINATE WITH COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ TO ENSURE PLACEMENT OF THE INITIATIVE ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, BALLOT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ FOR COSTS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION; & DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
14. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA - None
15. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member García requested a presentation by Police Chief Zamora on violent crimes and Police efforts to address the issue.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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Ari Parker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Beatriz Vazquez Flores, City Clerk
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