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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 26, 2022 City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino and Council Members Dutra (arrived at 4:51 p.m.), Estrada, García, Hurst, and Quiroz-Carter were present.
1.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (IF ANY)
2. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
2.a. UPDATE ON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS BY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (SCCRTC) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GUY
PRESTON
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) Executive Director Preston spoke about cost increases associated with the Highway 1 phased project. He added that SCCRTC was exploring the possibility of working on Phase 3 of the Highway 1 Project and the Coastal Rail Trail simultaneously as a cost saving measure.
SCCRTC Executive Director Preston, in answering Member Quiroz-Carter, spoke about how the widening phase of the Highway 1 Project could aid in alleviating traffic congestion.
In answering Member Hurst, SCCRTC Executive Director Preston spoke about infrastructure and funding challenges associated with performing repairs on the rail line to potentially attract freight customers. He added they were facing similar funding challenges to repair the Pájaro Bridge rail.
SCCRTC Director Preston, in answering Member Hurst, stated no progress had been made with the Rail Corridor Business Plan since it had not been approved by SCCRTC.
In answering Member García, SCCRTC Director Preston spoke about potential effects of railbanking on commercial rail customers.
SCCRTC Director Preston, in answering Mayor Parker, spoke about challenges with maintenance of the Pájaro Bridge Rail. He added that Roaring Camp Railroad had concerns with potential impacts of railbanking the Pájaro Bridge Rail.
In answering Mayor Parker, SCCRTC Director Preston spoke about Monterey County’s plans to build a new station at the Pájaro junction, exploring funding options, and potential benefits for residents.
2.b. REPORT ON RESULTS ON POLLING FOR POTENTIAL GENERAL SALES TAX MEASURE Oral report by Jared Boigon, TBWBH Props & Measures, & Parks and Community Services Director Calubaquib
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In answering Member García, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about the potential of building a park in District 5 if additional funding was available. He stated more funding would allow the City to expand its joint use agreement with Pájaro Valley Unified School District.
Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member García, stated the tax measure would not eliminate the Police Activities League and could create additional youth programs.
In answering Member García, Consultant Boigon spoke about how recent inflation concerns could affect survey results and stated it did not necessarily affect support for tax measures across California.
Consultant Boigon, in answering Member García, spoke about the age range and language of participating residents. He spoke about possible differences in results of polls including all residents versus those including only probable voters.
In answering Member Hurst, Consultant Boigon spoke about the potential impact of the poll’s margin of error on election results if a measure were placed on the ballot.
City Manager Pro Tempore Vides, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, spoke about the timeline and process for preparation of a measure to be placed on the ballot.
In answering Member García, City Manager Pro Tempore Vides spoke about obtaining community input prior to drafting the ballot question to be considered for Council approval.
3. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
4. CLOSED SESSION
(City Council Conference Room, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor) Member Quiroz-Carter stated she had a conflict of interest due to her being a member of Pájaro Valley Arts Board of Directors and recused herself from the Closed Session. (a) Public Comments regarding the Closed Session agenda were accepted by the City Council at that time.
Trina Coffman-Gomez spoke in support of the sale of the Porter Building to Pájaro Valley Arts.
(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the regular Council Meeting to discuss the matters that follow at 5:56 p.m.:
4.a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 280 Main Street (APN: 017-182-16)
Negotiating Parties: Tamara Vides (City)
Pájaro Valley Arts
Under negotiation: Price, terms of payment
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5. ROLL CALL
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino 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 Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Di Renzo, Administrative Services Director Czerwin, Community Development Director Merriam, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Police Chief Sims, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Rodriguez, Executive Assistant Pacheco, Police Captain Figueroa, and Interpreter Jauregui.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
7.b. WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING ACTIONS TAKEN ON
THEIR REGIONAL COMMISSIONS/BOARD MEETINGS THAT MAY AFFECT THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE (IF ANY)
8. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
8.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke about his efforts to clean Atri Park and asked residents to help keep all City parks clean.
The following members of the public spoke about the Salvation Army’s services, operational challenges, and requested Council add an item to a future meeting to discuss collaborating with the City to improve programs:
Raymundo Jimenez, Salvation Army Lieutenant
Maria Burnett, Salvation Army Advisory Board
Paz Padilla, Salvation Army Advisory Board
Trina Coffman-Gomez, Salvation Army Advisory Board
Gary Smith
Chuck Allen, Salvation Army Advisory Board
Dr. Nancy Bilicich spoke about funding received for the Pájaro River Flood Management Project and encouraged the public to vote on the proposed assessment. She spoke about the potential benefits of a third fire station.
Eli, District 7, spoke in support of the Salvation Army and requested Council explore solutions for homelessness in the City. She congratulated Digital Nest on their In Bloom Mini Festival and requested Council support art in the community.
Pam Sexton, District 5, congratulated the City on their Earth Day events. She expressed concern with Police presence at the events.
8.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
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Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about her attendance at Digital Nest’s In Bloom Mini Festival. She stated she would be attending the reopening of the Animal Shelter and invited the public to attend Nerdville.
Member Hurst spoke about his attendance at various events over the past weeks and the significance of him and his wife being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Pájaro Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Member García spoke about her participation in reviewing scholarship applications awarded by the California Strawberry Commission, the criteria used to determine recipients, and the personal challenges many applicants had overcome to pursue higher education. She stated she and Member Quiroz-Carter would have a voter registration table at Nerdville and invited the public to attend.
Member Estrada thanked all the organizations and sponsors involved with Nerdville and invited the public to attend.
Member Dutra welcomed Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD)’s new Chief Executive Officer Michael Tree. He spoke about upcoming SCMTD projects in South County.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino congratulated Member Hurst and his wife Wendy on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Pájaro Valley Chamber of Commerce. He spoke about the efforts and collaboration needed to organize community events such as Nerdville.
Mayor Parker congratulated Member Hurst and his wife Wendy on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Pájaro Valley Chamber of Commerce. She invited the public to attend Nerdville.
City Clerk Ortiz stated the City’s early voting center for the June election would be open to assist members of the public beginning on May 9.
8.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.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
Nathalie, Regeneración Community Organizer, spoke in support of Items 9.e., 9.i., 9.j., and 9.k.
She expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of climate change.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, seconded by Member Dutra to approve the Consent Agenda.
Member Hurst spoke in support of Items 9.b., 9.e., 9.h., and 9.i.
Mayor Parker spoke in support of item 9.h.
Member García stated ballots were mailed to all residents owning property in the Special Flood Hazard Area and voters could contact Pájaro Regional Flood Management Agency if they did not receive a ballot.
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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
9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 2022
9.b. RESOLUTION NO. 73-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR WATER WELL NO. 4 PUMP STATION, PROJECT NO. WA-22-005 LOCATED AT 154 ROACHE ROAD (ESTIMATED COST OF $3,300,000 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE WATER
ENTERPRISE FUND)
9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 74-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH AQUA-METRIC SALES
COMPANY, FOR PURCHASE OF WATER METER READING EQUIPMENT & SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $650,000 FOR THREE YEARS (FUNDED FROM THE
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 75-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND SKYDIVE SURFCITY, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR USE OF 474 SQUARE FEET OF ADDITIONAL CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160 AVIATION
WAY, SUITE D, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 76-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $300,000 AB2766 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS
REDUCTIONS PROGRAM GRANT FOR PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC REFUSE
COLLECTION TRUCK & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
9.f RESOLUTION NO. 77-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ FOR COST
SHARE OF THE LANDFILL GAS MINI FLARE CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $305,451.12, & AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $200,451.12 FROM THE LANDFILL CLOSURE FUND [0741]
9.g. DIRECTING FILING OF THE 2022-23 ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORTS FOR BAY BREEZE, VISTA MONTAÑA, & GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY
1) RESOLUTION NO. 78-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING FILING OF THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT
FOR BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-02 (LLMAD)
2) RESOLUTION NO. 79-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING FILING OF THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-03 (LLMAD)
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3) RESOLUTION NO. 80-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING FILING OF THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT
FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-94-1 (LLMAD)
9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 81-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO VOTE [YES] ON THE CITY’S ASSESSMENT BALLOTS FOR CITY-OWNED PARCELS FOR THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT FOR LEVEE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE & RETURN THE
BALLOTS TO THE PAJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY PRIOR TO ITS PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 8, 2022
9.i. ORDINANCE NO. 1428-22 (CM)
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (SANITATION AND HEALTH) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 10 ENTITLED
MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION TO COMPLY WITH STATE
MANDATED ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
9.j. ORDINANCE NO. 1429-22 (CM)
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 8 (WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE) OF CHAPTER 3 (CITY UTILITIES) OF TITLE 6 (SANITATION AND HEALTH) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION6-3.803 (WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING) TO COMPLY WITH STATE MANDATED ORGANIC
WASTE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENT
9.k. ORDINANCE NO. 1430-22 (CM)
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 (CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE) OF TITLE 8 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8-15.03 (CONSTRUCTION
WASTE DIVERSION) TO COMPLY WITH STATE MANDATED ORGANIC WASTE
DISPOSAL REQUIREMENT)
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
11. REPORTS TO COUNCIL (CONTINUED)
11.a. CRIME UPDATE BY ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF SIMS
Member Dutra spoke about efforts to implement traffic calming measures in District 6 and the importance of having them throughout the City.
In answering Member Dutra, Assistant Police Chief Sims spoke about violent crime trends in the City in past years and potential reasons for fluctuation in numbers.
Assistant Police Chief Sims, in answering Member García, spoke about efforts to continue with youth programs to aid in with crime prevention.
In answering Member Hurst, Assistant Police Chief Sims spoke about potential causes of traffic collisions.
Assistant Police Chief Sims, in answering Member Estrada, spoke about the hiring of a DocuSign Envelope ID: E40712FE-DE3B-4735-AA7F-DF090787FA3C 89 Vol 66 Min-CC042622
Community Engagement Coordinator as part of ongoing efforts to enhance outreach and communication with residents.
In answering Mayor Parker, Assistant Police Chief Sims spoke about the possibility of assigning additional officers to the Traffic Division.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
12.a. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION USAGE FEE (Postponed)
12.b. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR HILLCREST ESTATES
1) Staff Report by Community Development Director Merriam and Principal Planner Meek 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Community Development Director Merriam spoke about the purpose of the retaining walls and stated they were required to be in compliance with building codes.
Community Development Director Merriam, in answering Member García, spoke about the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for addressing contaminated soil on the development. She stated the RAP required monitoring of the capped soil and addressing any deficiencies.
In answering Member García, Community Development Director Merriam stated the RAP required there to be sufficient funding to complete initial remediation of contaminated soil. She added the Homeowners’ Association would be responsible for any necessary maintenance or repairs of the soil remediation pit.
Community Development Director Merriam, in answering Member Dutra, explained the differences between contaminated soils versus toxic soils and stated the second kind would be removed from the property by the developers.
In answering Member Dutra, Principal Planner Meek spoke about standards used to differentiate contaminated soils from toxic soils. He explained various studies and tests had been performed on the site to determine the level of soil remediation required, and the final RAP was approved by Santa Cruz County’s Environmental Health Department.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, Community Development Director Merriam stated the development would require a Homeowners’ Association.
Community Development Director Merriam, in answering Mayor Parker, stated the City had received all necessary approvals from county and state entities regarding soil remediation and residents with concerns regarding the RAP could contact Santa Cruz County’s Environmental Health Department.
In answering Mayor Parker, Community Development Director Merriam spoke about the potential benefits of the development being built in phases. 3) Public Comments
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David Van Atta, Real Estate Attorney representing the Developer, spoke about the Development Agreement’s purpose and potential benefits.
The following members of the public spoke about their concerns with the Remedial Action Plan, potential negative impacts on the environment and the health of residents:
Woody Rehanek
Donna Bradford, Watsonville Wetlands Watch Board of Directors President Holly Heath, resident of Seaview Ranch
Noriko Ragsac
Lisa Dupont
Karina Moreno, Watsonville Wetlands Watch Board of Directors Bob Culbertson
Yesenia, District 7
Steve Trujillo requested City Attorney Zutler send the project to California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office for review.
Eric Strum stated he would make an effort to attend more Council meetings and become better informed regarding City issues.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, seconded by Member Hurst to introduce the ordinance listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member García recognized the need for housing in the City but stated that, due to her concerns with potential health and safety issues related to the development, she would not be supporting the motion.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, and Members Quiroz-Carter, Hurst, and Estrada stated their reason for supporting the motion.
Member Dutra spoke about his concerns with the Remedial Action Plan for contaminated soils.
In answering Mayor Parker, Community Development Director Merriam spoke about staff’s communication with Santa Cruz County’s Environmental Health Department in regards to the development and the additional work done around soil remediation at their request.
Pat Hoban, Webber Hays & Associates, spoke about the soil remediation process, stated it would be buried and capped with cement to prevent exposure by residents, and monitored on a yearly basis. He added the process was approved by the state.
David Ramsey, Ramsey Civil Engineering, spoke about his collaboration with the geotechnical engineers who performed analysis of the site. He stated the contaminated soil would be capped with cement to prevent exposure.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Estrada, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: Dutra, García
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
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6) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement (P155) with Landco Hillcrest, LLC for the Residential Development Project Known as “Hillcrest Estates” Located at 511 Ohlone Parkway
12.c. ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481 – POLICE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE 1) Staff Report by Assistant Police Chief Sims and Captain Figueroa 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Assistant Police Chief Sims spoke about varying categories and uses of weapons classified as military equipment under Assembly Bill (AB) 481. He added that the ordinance aided in increased transparency and accountability from Police.
Assistant Police Chief Sims, in answering Member García, spoke about the definition of military equipment under AB 481 and Police’s efforts to be in compliance with its reporting requirements.
In answering Member García, Assistant Police Chief Sims spoke about the funding allocated from Police’s budget for the purchasing of equipment.
Assistant Police Chief Sims, in answering Member Estrada, spoke about reporting requirements under AB 481.
In answering Member Estrada, Assistant Police Chief Sims stated outside agencies would be allowed to use their own military grade equipment in the event of a mutual aid request as long as they were complying with AB 481 requirements.
City Attorney Zutler spoke about how the ordinance would enhance Police transparency. She spoke about potential challenges with mutual aid in the event the ordinance was not approved.
In answering Member Quiroz-Carter, Assistant Police Chief Sims spoke about various provisions of the ordinance in relation to transparency, reporting requirements, and mutual aid requests.
3) Public Comments
Steve Trujillo, District 7, stated his concerns with the dangers of some of the weapons possessed by Police and requested safe and proper storage of them.
Yesenia, District 7, stated her concerns with the use of tear gas. She asked Council to consider maintenance costs prior to purchasing any additional equipment classified as military grade.
The following members of the public expressed concerns with the use of military grade equipment and requested amendments to the proposed ordinance to include more specific language regarding the circumstances in which said equipment could be utilized:
Travis Walker, District 1
Nathalie Olivas, Regeneración Community Organizer
Irene
Frances Salgado
Bernie Gomez, District 1
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Eileen Clark-Nagaoka
Suzan Cohen, SURJ Santa Cruz County
Karina Moreno, District 5
Pam Sexton
Eli, District 7
Xitlali, District 2
Cynthia Hermosillo, District 4
Lupita
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino to introduce the ordinance listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Member García, Assistant Police Chief Sims stated the ordinance did not include regulations regarding the use of military grade equipment.
City Attorney Zutler added that the proposed ordinance would adopt a Military Equipment Use Policy that would address authorized use.
Assistant Police Chief Sims, in answering Member García, stated the ordinance would require Police to track and report usage of equipment.
In answering Member Dutra, Assistant Police Chief Sims spoke about the amount of time Police had owned equipment AB 481 classified as military grade.
Member Estrada spoke about the importance of continuing with community engagement to address concerns expressed by residents regarding Police.
Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about her concerns with the language in the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy regarding permitted use of military grade equipment.
City Attorney Zutler spoke about the definition of “exigent circumstances” in the Military Equipment Use Policy and stated it could be modified should Council request it.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance adding a New Chapter 13 Entitled Military Equipment Use to Title 4 (Public Safety) of the Watsonville Municipal Code Approving a Military Equipment Policy for Police Services
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Parker and Member Dutra disclosed to the public their employment at Pájaro Valley Unified School District and stated there was no conflict of interest pursuant to Government Code 1091.5 Section (a) with Item 13.a.
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13.a. SUPPORT STARLIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CULINARY GARDEN AND TEACHING
KITCHEN
1) Staff Report by City Manager Pro Tempore Vides
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, City Manager Pro Tempore Vides spoke about the amount of American Rescue Plan Act funding available for other youth projects and programs and other potential uses.
3) Public Input
Steve Trujillo spoke in support of Council contributing to Starlight Elementary School Culinary Garden and Teaching Kitchen.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member García to approve the resolution listed below, including a $100,000 contribution to partially fund the construction of Emeril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen at Starlight Elementary School and selecting the naming opportunity for Heart of the Garden.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino spoke in support of the resolution.
Member Dutra spoke about the importance of proper nutrition for children and in support of the resolution.
Member García encouraged Council to make additional contributions towards the project if possible.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: Estrada
6) RESOLUTION NO. 82-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION SELECTING A DONOR CATEGORY & NAMING OPPORTUNITY, & AUTHORIZE THE CORRESPONDING ONE TIME CONTRIBUTION TO THE PÁJARO
VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTIALLY FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF EMERIL’S CULINARY GARDEN & TEACHING KITCHEN AT STARLIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA - None
15. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member García requested a future agenda item regarding the Salvation Army.
14. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.m.
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Ari Parker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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