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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 12, 2022 City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
4:30 p.m.
Note: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b) Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino participated in the Council meeting via telephone from: Hotel Ticuan, C. 8va. Miguel Hidalgo 8190, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico Tel: (855) 763-3354.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino (via telephone), and Council Members Estrada, Hurst, and García (arrived at 4:42 p.m.) were present. Council Members Dutra and Quiroz-Carter were absent.
2. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2.a PRESENTATION BY AIRPORT DIRECTOR WILLIAMS REGARDING WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 4TH GRADE FIELD TRIPS
2.b. PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR MARTINEZ REGARDING CASA INEA-PLAZA
COMUNITARIA
2.c. SUMMER IN THE CITY GRADUATION 2022
Mayor Parker recessed the meeting at 5:20 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, and Council Members Estrada, Hurst, and García, were present. Council Members Dutra and Quiroz-Carter were absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Mendez, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Di Renzo, Assistant City Manager Vides, Police Chief Zamora, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Czerwin, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Rodriguez, Airport Operations Manager Rosas, Senior Accounting Assistant Castillo, Administrative Analyst Aguado, Circulation Manager Chavez, Senior Administrative Analyst Padilla, Division Fire Chief Avila, Pájaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) Career Technical Education Coordinator Edwards, Associate Planner Wikle, Code Enforcement Officer II Vega, Building Inspector Manley, Water Division Manager Kayser, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Jauregui.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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 (IF ANY)
6. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
6.a. WELCOME & COMMENTS FROM NEW CITY MANAGER RENE MENDEZ City Manager Mendez stated he was looking forward to collaborating with staff and meeting community members.
6.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH) Steve Trujillo, District 7, welcomed City Manager Mendez. He spoke about the benefits the sales tax measure that would be placed on the November 8, 2022 ballot for residents if approved. He requested installation of an aviary, road repairs on Freedom Boulevard, additional low income housing, and a bowling alley.
Tony Nuñez, Pájaro Valley Health Care District Board Member, provided an update on fundraising efforts to purchase Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH). He thanked legislators, local businesses, and community members and organizations for their donations.
6.c. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Hurst congratulated Pájaro Valley Health Care District Project and Board for their efforts to purchase WCH. He spoke about the annual Santa Cruz County Crop Report and the importance of agriculture for the local economy.
Member García spoke about her meeting with PVUSD Superintendent Rodriguez, PVUSD Risk and Safety Manager Bugayong, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Rodriguez, and Principal Engineer Theriot to address issues with illegal parking along streets surrounding Starlight Elementary School, and modifications that were made to allow temporary parking for parents dropping off their children. She stated it was a good example of jurisdictions working together to resolve issues.
Member Estrada expressed condolences to Member Dutra and his family for the passing of his grandmother, Epifania Tavarez. He congratulated Pájaro Valley Health Care District for their efforts to purchase WCH, welcomed City Manager Mendez, and thanked Assistant City Manager Vides for her work during the transition period.
Mayor Parker expressed condolences to Member Dutra and his family for the passing of his grandmother, Epifania Tavarez. She welcomed City Manager Mendez and thanked Assistant City Manager Vides for her work.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino thanked Assistant City Manager Vides for her work during the transition and welcomed City Manager Mendez.
6.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AUGUST 2022 AS BREASTFEEDING
AWARENESS MONTH
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Parker removed Item 7.e. from the Consent Agenda.
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PUBLIC INPUT
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke in support of Items 7.h. and 7.i. and requested the City explore purchase of additional electric vehicles.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member García to approve the Consent Agenda:
In answering Member García, Parks & Recreation Services Director Calubaquib spoke about the services provided to senior residents by each of the organizations listed under Item 7.f.
Member Hurst thanked Council for appointing him as one of the delegates under Item 7.b. He spoke in support of Items 7.c., 7.d., 7.k., 7.g., and 7.j.
Member Estrada spoke in support of Item 7.c. and the importance of exploring options to reduce wear and tear on City roads such as alternate transportation modes.
AYES: MEMBERS: Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino, Parker NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Quiroz-Carter
7.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2022
7.b. MOTION DESIGNATING COUNCIL MEMBER HURST AS VOTING DELEGATE & MAYOR
PRO TEMPORE MONTESINO AS ALTERNATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2022, IN LONG BEACH, CA
7.c. RESOLUTON NO. 144-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE FREEDOM BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, NO. ST-22-14838
7.d. RESOLUTION NO. 145-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBERS 4, 5, & 6 WITH
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR WATSONVILLE SLOUGH CONNECTOR TRAIL, PROJECT NO. PK-21-01 NOT TO EXCEED $138,423.21
7.e. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $9,000 SITE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PÁJARO
VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE WORKSHOP PROGRAMMING FOR NEW SCHOOL AT THE WATSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND- Item removed, see Item 8.
7.f. FACILITY USE AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS AT THE
WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER
1) RESOLUTION NO. 146-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE YEAR FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 DocuSign Envelope ID: F9092CDF-FEF8-4CCE-81C9-B71A90F1CA96 Vol 66 Min-CC071222
2) RESOLUTION NO 147-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE YEAR FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH SENIOR NETWORK SERVICES, INC. FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 3) RESOLUTION NO. 148-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE YEAR FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH SENIOR CITIZENS’ LEGAL SERVICES FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 4) RESOLUTION NO. 149-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE YEAR FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST
FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
5) RESOLUTION NO. 150-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE YEAR FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ & SAN BENITO COUNTIES FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114
EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
7.g. RESOLUTION NO. 151-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 05-0404 WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT ON STATE ROUTES 129 & 152 & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $230,000 FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNTS 0150-901-7855-14920 ($150,000) & 0283-670-7820-15067 ($80,000)
7.h. RESOLUTION NO. 152-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2022 MACK ELECTRIC REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE FROM TEC OF CALIFORNIA, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $769,398.74
7.i. RESOLUTION NO. 153-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $250,000 CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY
GRANT FOR AN ELECTRIC REFUSE TRUCK, & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
7.j. RESOLUTION NO. 154-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $4,850,000 GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES & THE SANTA CRUZ INTEGRATED REGIONAL
MANAGEMENT GROUP & APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
7.k. RESOLUTION NO. 155-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $30,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SANTA DocuSign Envelope ID: F9092CDF-FEF8-4CCE-81C9-B71A90F1CA96 Vol 66 Min-CC071222
CRUZ COUNTY TO SUPPORT THE WATSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP’S MOBILE SCIENCE VAN & SATELLITE SITES & APPROPRIATING SUCH
FUNDS TO THE GRANT BUDGET
7.l. RESOLUTION NO. 156-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY MANAGER RENE MENDEZ AS MEMBER TO THE
OPERATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY
FORMERLY KNOWN AS MONTEREY BAY COMMUNITY POWER & APPOINTING
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER JACKIE MCCLOUD AS ALTERNATE
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7.e. RESOLUTION NO. 157-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $9,000 SITE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PÁJARO
VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE WORKSHOP PROGRAMMING FOR NEW SCHOOL AT THE WATSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 &
APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND
Mayor Parker disclosed to the public her employment at Pájaro Valley Unified School District and recused herself from voting on the approval of Item 7.e. to avoid a possible conflict of interest pursuant to Government Codes 1090 and 1091.
PUBLIC INPUT
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke in support of Item 7.e. and about program’s role in educating youth on the importance of caring for the environment.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Estrada, seconded by Member Hurst to approve Item 7.e.
Member Hurst spoke about the importance of continuing to fund Environmental Science Workshop programs, the need for additional staffing, and the positive impact it had on youth.
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, and Member Estrada spoke about the importance of the Science Workshop and in support of Item 7.e.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Estrada, García, Hurst, Montesino
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Quiroz-Carter
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
9.a. 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT (2019-2021)
1) Staff Report by Water Division Manager Kayser
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, City Attorney Zutler stated requirements for a public hearing on the item were met, including placing a 10-day notice in the newspaper.
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3) Public Comments – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Member Estrada to approve the resolution listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Hurst spoke about the City’s water quality and stated it met all safe drinking requirements.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino left the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
In answering Mayor Parker, Water Division Manager Kayser stated the City’s water was tested yearly for State and Federal compliance. He explained that the State did not have a maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium and that the City’s water was below allowable total chromium levels.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Estrada, García, Hurst, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter
6) RESOLUTION NO. 158-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT (2019-2021)
10. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA - None
11. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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Ari Parker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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