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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 14, 2022 City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
5:01 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino and Council Members Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, and Quiroz-Carter (arrived at 5:13 p.m.) were present.
1.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS – None
2. REPORTS TO COUNCIL
2.a. REVENUE MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SALES TAX REPORT BY REVENUE
MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CHAIR ROBBY OLSON AS REQUIRED BY WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-6.1102
In answering Member García, Assistant Police Chief Sims stated data was not kept on youth who did not complete the Caminos Hacia el Éxito Program.
Police Chief Sims, in answering Member García, spoke about Measure Y funding allocated towards the Crisis Assessment Response & Engagement Team and the benefits included a Mental Health Clinician.
In answering Member García, Assistant Police Chief Sims stated the department was in the process of hiring a Media and Communications Assistant.
Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member García, spoke about how Measure Y funding facilitated partnerships with organizations to offer additional youth programs.
3. – 4. CLOSED SESSION & CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE
(City Council Conference Room, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor) (a) Public Comments – None
(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the regular Council Meeting to discuss the matters that follow at 5:13 p.m.
4.a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
1. Agency Negotiators: Nathalie Manning, Cindy Czerwin, Mark Wilson, Burke Williams Sorensen
Employee Organization: Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3)
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Employee Organization: Police Officers Association
4.b. PERSONNEL MATTERS
(Subdivision (b)(1) of Government Code Section 54957)
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
6:36 p.m.
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, Police Chief Zamora, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Czerwin, IT Director Gill, 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, Assistant Finance Director Duran, Housing Manager Landaverry, Administrative Analyst Paz, Police Officer Bañuelos, and Interpreter Jauregui.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
7.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
7.c. WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING ACTIONS TAKEN ON THEIR
REGIONAL COMMISSIONS/BOARD MEETINGS THAT MAY AFFECT THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE (None)
8. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
8.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke about the apprehension of a group of individuals near a Pride Month event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and requested Police be especially vigilant to prevent potential similar issues in the community. He asked Council to address the emails he sent regarding fireworks.
Sarai Jimenez, District 1, expressed concerns with Police response to calls regarding illegal fireworks and the potential safety hazards related to their use.
Dr. Nancy A. Bilicich, District 7, stated the Assessment for Levee Operations and Maintenance had been approved by voters and spoke about its benefits. She thanked Council for their support of the Pájaro River Levee Project.
Fire Chief Lopez provided safety tips regarding fireworks and stated Fire would be aiding Police in patrolling to prevent the use of illegal fireworks.
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various steps being taken to address residents’ concerns regarding the issue.
In answering Mayor Parker, City Manager Pro Tempore Vides spoke about Police challenges in issuing citations for illegal fireworks use.
Sarai Jimenez, District 1, expressed support for offering monetary rewards to residents reporting the use of illegal fireworks.
City Clerk Ortiz invited the public to attend Candidate Information Night to learn about running for office requirements.
8.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about her attendance to City of Santa Cruz’s Pride Parade and Pájaro Valley Pride’s vigil in honor of the Pulse Nightclub shooting victims, and stated there was no place for hatred in the community. She spoke about the importance of protecting queer and transgender rights. She wished everyone a happy Father’s Day and spoke about the significance of Juneteenth.
Member Hurst thanked Dr. Bilicich and all those who had been involved with the Pájaro River Levee Project. He thanked Kathleen Crocetti for her work on the Watsonville Brillante Project.
He expressed condolences for the passing of Laura Segura. He spoke about events he attended over the past weeks.
Member García spoke about her participation at Regeneración’s Climate of Hope webinar and the State Office of Access and Functional Needs’ keynote speaker, who addressed the impact of climate change on wildfires, rain, and power outages, and the importance of serving the disabled and disadvantaged community members during those events. She added there were female panelists in attendance who spoke about how women were leaders in equitable climate resiliency efforts.
Member Estrada spoke about the importance of continued awareness of the pandemic and taking steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19. He expressed condolences for the passing of Laura Segura and spoke about her work in favor of the community.
Member Dutra wished everyone a happy Pride Month. He spoke about events he attended over the past weeks and thanked the residents who voted in favor of the Levee Operations and Maintenance Assessment. He expressed condolences for the passing of Laura Segura. He thanked those who voted in the recent election and encouraged all residents to do so in the future.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino encouraged all drivers to be especially cautious due to the increase in pedestrian activity during the summer. He expressed condolences for the passing of Laura Segura.
Mayor Parker spoke about her attendance at the groundbreaking event for the housing project at 1482 Freedom Boulevard and her presentation during Santa Cruz County’s Affordable Housing Panel.
She spoke about other events she attended during the past weeks and the Summer in the City Program. She expressed condolences for the passing of Laura Segura.
8.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated Council received reports on all Closed Session items but took no final action.
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8.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 15 AS ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS
DAY & JUNE AS ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
9. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino to approve the Consent Agenda.
In answering Member García, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Rodriguez stated the contract listed under Item 9.d. applied to any sidewalk in the public right of way. She spoke about the process to handle repairs on Clifford Avenue and Main Street in collaboration with California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
Library Director Martinez, in answering Member García, spoke about the differences in funding between the City’s Library and the other libraries included in the agreement under Item 9.e. She explained how Census tracks were taken into consideration to determine the percentage of funds for each library.
In answering Mayor Parker, Library Director Martinez stated the Joint Exercise of Powers had been using the same funding model for seven years, which was based on library use at a city level.
Library Director Martinez, in answering Member García, spoke about the locations of the Pop-up Library Program listed under Item 9.l.
In answering Member Estrada, Public Works & Utilities Director Di Renzo spoke about the timeline of work for the project listed under Item 9.c.
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 MAY 24, 2022
9.b. RESOLUTION NO. 108-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATSONVILLE DIGESTER MIXING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, NO. WW-22-15035 &
AUTHORIZING THE RE-ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE SAME PROJECT
9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 109-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO K. J. WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE SYDNEY & JEHL AVE SEWER, STORM, & WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, NO. SS-22-14622 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,328,000 DocuSign Envelope ID: 28355A70-7D08-49A0-817C-1F539661702D 5 7/1/2022 2:23:53 PM
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9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 110-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 4 WITH DAVID
GENE PETTIGREW DBA DIAMOND D COMPANY, FOR THE CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT, NO. ST-20-01 QB EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT THROUGH DECEMBER 2022 & INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $86,975
9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 111-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING SANTA CRUZ COUNTY LIBRARY FINANCING AUTHORITY
WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ, THE CITY OF
CAPITOLA, & THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY, IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, ESTABLISHING NEW JURISDICTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FY 2022-23 THROUGH FY 2024-25
9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 112-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC., ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION (INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $115,000) & EXTENDING THE COMPLETION PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT TO JUNE 30, 2023 FOR STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 113-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THATCHER COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC., AMENDING THE COMPENSATION TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $45,500 FOR A REVISED TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $195,500 FOR DELIVERY OF CHEMICAL FERRIC CHLORIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 114-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO THE KPA
GROUP FOR THE CITY BUILDING FACILITY ASSESSMENT STUDY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $148,365.00
9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 115-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (“IBANK”) FOR FINANCING OF THE LANDFILL PHASE IV CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
THE INCURRING OF AN OBLIGATION PAYABLE TO IBANK FOR LANDFILL PHASE IV CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IF IBANK APPROVES SAID APPLICATION; DECLARING THE
OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF AN OBLIGATION; AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
9.j. RESOLUTION NO. 116-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL $150,000
TO THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE DIVISION BUDGET TO ALLOW
FOR CONTINUED PURCHASE OF PARTS FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
REQUESTED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS
9.k. RESOLUTION NO. 117-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED FY2022/2023 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ZONE 7 BUDGET AS APPROVED BY THE ZONE 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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9.l. RESOLUTION NO. 118-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $4,000 GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY TO SUPPORT POP-UP LIBRARY PROGRAMMING AT FIVE (5) SUMMER MEAL PARTNER COMMUNITY SITES UTILIZING THE LIBRARY’S BIBLIOVAN & APPROPRIATING SUCH
FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
9.m. RESOLUTION NO. 119-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE & ENACTING THE STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE 2020 WATER
SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
9.n. RESOLUTION NO. 120-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL $225,000 FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
9.o. ORDINANCE NO. 1433-22 (CM)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 14 (FEES) OF CHAPTER 14-10 (ADMINISTRATION & PROCEDURE) OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11.a. ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 4-13 TO THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE,
APPROVING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1) Staff Report by Police Chief Zamora and Assistant Police Chief Sims 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Police Chief Zamora spoke about the reasons no changes were made to the language in the ordinance.
Police Chief Zamora, in answering Member García, stated that the phrase “include, but not limited to” contained in the ordinance and Military Equipment Use Policy allowed officers flexibility when responding to unknown and unpredictable situations. He spoke about potential safety issues that could arise as a result of removing that language.
In answering Member García, Police Chief Zamora spoke about the importance of being able to receive and provide mutual aid and stated each agency acted in compliance with their own policies in those situations.
3) Public Comments
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke about the importance of ensuring officers received proper training on the use of weapons classified as military grade. He thanked Police staff for their transparency throughout the process.
Bernie Gomez, District 1, thanked Member García for requesting that community meetings be held prior to adopting the ordinance. He spoke about the potential of modifying Police’s use of force policies. He asked Council to adopt a policy stating Police would not participate in the Law Enforcement Support Office’s (LESO) 1033 Program for acquiring certain types of military grade weapons.
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4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, seconded by Member Dutra to approve the ordinance listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member García stated the ordinance required Police to report on the use and potential purchase of military grade weapons, which would help ensure accountability.
Member Hurst spoke about the importance of complying with state requirements regarding Assembly Bill 481.
Mayor Parker spoke about the importance of transparency and continuing conversations with 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) ORDINANCE NO. 1434-22 (CM)
PASS AN ORDINANCE ADDING 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
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
12.a. 2022-2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry and Administrative Analyst Paz 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Housing Manager Landaverry spoke about the County median income and the guidelines used to determine resident eligibility for receiving aid through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the City’s other housing assistance programs.
Housing Manager Landaverry, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about potential cost increases related to repairs for the Senior Center kitchen due to rising prices of materials and the possibility of allocating remaining funding toward the Nature Center.
Administrative Analyst Paz added that there were additional repairs planned for the Senior Center.
In answering Member García, Housing Manager Landaverry spoke about plans to hold community meetings in order to prevent property deterioration and code violations.
Housing Manager Landaverry, in answering Member García, stated staff was exploring potential ways to increase resident attendance to housing related meetings.
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3) Public Comments
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke in support of remodeling the Senior Center’s kitchen. He inquired about the number of Code Enforcement Officers in the City and requested information on how to report code violations.
Bernie Gomez, District 1, spoke about potential ways to increase community engagement with City related issues and projects.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter to approve the resolution listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino requested a list of all projects that had been funded through CDBG.
Mayor Parker spoke about potential ways to increase resident participation in meetings regarding the topic.
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. 121-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 & AUTHORIZING CITY
MANAGER PRO TEMPORE TO SUBMIT SAME TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROVAL, WITH ANY
POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FUNDING LEVELS, & WITH CLARIFYING AND/OR
NON-SUBSTANTIVE MODIFICATIONS, AS NECESSARY
12.b. TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX: COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SALES TAX MEASURE 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 importance of community assessment to aid the Council in determining the use and distribution of funding the proposed sales tax measure would generate.
City Manager Pro Tempore Vides, in answering Member García, stated the challenges with composing the sales tax measure question that would be placed on the ballot due to word count limits.
In answering Member Estrada, Public Works & Utilities Director Di Renzo spoke about possible use of funding the sales tax measure would generate for various road and street repair projects.
Administrative Services Director Czerwin, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about differences with the proposed sales tax measure and Santa Cruz City’s sales and use tax that was placed on the ballot for the last election.
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In answering Member Dutra, City Clerk Ortiz spoke about the costs associated with placing the sales tax measure on the ballot for the November election.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino stated there was strong community support for funding Parks & Community Services and spoke in favor of placing the sales tax measure on the ballot.
Mayor Parker expressed concerns with resident support for the measure and spoke about the importance of appointing an oversight committee should it be passed. 3) Public Comments
Karina Moreno, District 5, spoke in support of funding Parks & Community Services and requested funds generated by the measure be allocated equally among qualifying projects.
She expressed concerns with increasing taxes and requested youth be allowed to provide input.
Steve Trujillo, District 7, requested the City install an aviary and spoke in support of funding for the Youth Center and Senior Center, and about the importance of having more park spaces available.
Bernie Gomez, District 1, expressed concerns with adding an additional tax for residents. He spoke about the potential of making changes to the distribution of Measure Y funds and the importance of equity in the City’s budget. He provided suggestions for the wording of the sales tax measure question that would be printed on the ballot.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Pro Tempore Vides spoke about exploring avenues to aid Council in funding allocation decisions should the tax measure be approved.
City Attorney Zutler, in answering Mayor Parker, stated Council had authority over the use of the City’s General Fund.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Pro Tempore Vides spoke about prioritizing allocation of funds to reflect community priorities.
Member Dutra requested specific phrases of the sales tax measure question for the ballot be removed to potentially increase community support.
In answering Member Estrada, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about challenges with adapting Pinto Lake Park for wider residential use and the importance of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan to help determine use of funding.
Administrative Services Director Czerwin spoke about exploring the possibility of having bonds issued against the sales tax measure should it be approved.
In answering Member García, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib stated there was potential for utilizing funding from the tax measure to open a park space in District
5. Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about the possibility of changing language on the sales tax measure question for the ballot to be more inclusive of youth programs. 4) MOTION – None
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
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6) Receive a Report & Approve Proposed Language for an Ordinance Adding a New Article 15 (Community Investment Transactions and Use Tax) of Chapter 6 (Taxation) of Title 3 (Finance) of the Watsonville Municipal Code to be Administered by the California State Board of Equalization and to be Approved by Voters
12.c. RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND RELATED ACTIONS 1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Czerwin and Assistant Finance Director Duran
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Administrative Services Director Czerwin spoke about the administration of the Cannabis Revenue Fund.
Administrative Services Director Czerwin, in answering Member García, stated the reasons for adjustments made to last year’s General Fund projections.
In answering Member García, Administrative Services Director Czerwin spoke about the differences in projected payroll costs for the Library under the previous year’s and the current proposed budgets.
Administrative Services Director Czerwin, in answering Member García, spoke about the proposed budget for City-wide salary and benefits and changes to the previous year’s budget.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, Administrative Services Director Czerwin provided a summary of the use and allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Administrative Services Director Czerwin, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about costs associated with inspection and enforcement relating to Cannabis and potential revenue that could be generated from it.
3) Public Comments
Steve Trujillo, District 7, expressed concerns with the costs associated with obtaining Cannabis permits. He spoke about exploring the possibility of replacing City vehicles with electric ones.
4) 1st MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino to introduce the ordinance listed under Item 12.C.6) below. 5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Dutra stated the compensation amount could potentially discourage the public from running for Council due to needing another job to earn a living wage.
In answering Mayor Parker, City Manager Pro Tempore Vides stated Council did not receive a compensation increase in 2019.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino and Member Hurst spoke about the need for public interest in serving on Council.
1st MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
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AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: García
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
2nd MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member Dutra and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinance listed under Item 12.C.7) below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, An Uncodified Ordinance Increasing the Compensation for Each Member of the City Council, & the Mayor, per Month, as Permitted by California Government Code Section 36516
7) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, An Uncodified Ordinance Instructing the County of Santa Cruz to Levy & Collect a Property Tax on Taxable Property in the City of Watsonville for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022, Fixing the Rate of 0.077% Thereof & Allocating Tax Revenues to the Retirement Fund
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.a. CONTRACT WITH PVPSA FOR A STRENGTHENING FAMILIES COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAM
1) Staff Report by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib and Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance (PVPSA) Director of Youth Programs Adriana Mata 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, PVPSA Director of Youth Programs Mata spoke about the reasons the program would focus on mental health support services for families as a whole.
PVPSA Director of Youth Programs Mata, in answering Member Hurst, stated PVPSA would collaborate with Parks & Community Services and Police staff to develop a tool to track results of the program. She spoke about other ways in which results would be documented.
In answering Mayor Parker, PVPSA Director of Youth Programs Mata spoke about the process for developing a tracking tool for the program in collaboration with City staff.
PVPSA Director of Youth Programs Mata, in answering Mayor Parker, stated Council would be invited to the program graduation events and would be able to see how participating families benefited.
3) Public Comments
Steve Trujillo spoke about his experience with mental health, in support of the program, and about the potential benefits it could bring to youth and families. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed below.
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NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 122-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION & STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC. (PVPSA), FOR THE PROVISION OF A
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR TWO YEARS ($100,000 FOR FY 2022- 2023 & $100,000 FOR FY 2023-2024), UTILIZING FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE’S ARPA ALLOCATION
14. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
15. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:19 p.m.
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Ari Parker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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