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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 13, 2022 City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
5:40 p.m.
1. 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 Mendez, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Assistant City Manager Vides, Public Works & Utilities Director Di Renzo, Fire Chief Lopez, Interim Finance Director Duran, Community Development Director Merriam, IT Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Police Chief Sims, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Rodriguez, Fire Battalion Chief Vojvoda, Fire Captain Muhoberac, Senior Utilities Engineer Berry, GIS Analyst II Cole, Principal Engineer Fontes, Principal Planner Orbach, Executive Assistant Curtis, Administrative Analyst Meyer, Administrative Assistant II Renteria, Administrative Analyst Aguado, and Interpreter Landaverry.
1.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) – None
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
4.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Daniel Hernandez, District 3, expressed concerns with his interactions with Police and the handling of an incident involving a restraining order against an individual.
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke about the recent homicide involving teenagers in the community and requested City departments collaborate to provide activities and programs to aid in preventing gang involvement.
Eduardo Alvarez, Fire Youth Academy participant, spoke about his experience in the program and expressed appreciation for Fire Department staff.
4.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Quiroz-Carter expressed condolences for the recent death of a local teenager and spoke about the importance of giving youth opportunities for growth and engagement.
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community. He spoke about his attendance to various events over the past weeks.
Member García, as a member of the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County Board, invited the public to the upcoming Open Studios Art Tour. She spoke about her participation at League of California Cities 2022 Annual Conference and stated she would be speaking to City Manager Mendez regarding information she learned about addressing poverty and homelessness at two of the Conference’s workshops.
Member Estrada expressed condolences to the family of the youth who died as a result of gun violence and stated the importance of community engagement in addressing issues. He encouraged the public to register to vote.
Member Dutra spoke about events he attended over the past two weeks, including League of California Cities 2022 Annual Conference. He invited the public to attend the Covid-19 Memorial ribbon cutting event and the Santa Cruz County Fair.
Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino spoke against recent gun violence in the community and thanked Police for their work. He encouraged the public to attend the Santa Cruz County Fair.
Mayor Parker spoke about the impact of recent gun violence and thanked the first responders for their response. She detailed events she attended over the past weeks and invited the public to attend upcoming events. She requested a moment of silence for the passing of community member Dave Treviño.
4.c. WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE 2022 SURVEY RESULTS BY
AIRPORT DIRECTOR WILLIAMS
In answering Member Dutra, Administrative Analyst Aguado spoke about potential for hosting Fire in the Sky on Fourth of July.
Member Hurst spoke about the future of Fire in the Sky and concerns raised by community members due to noise from the fireworks display.
Mayor Parker stated concerns with hosting Fire in the Sky on Fourth of July due to staff availability due to conflicting events.
4.d. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION HONORING JACOB'S HEART
4.e. PRESENTATION OF YOUTH ACADEMY GRADUATES BY FIRE CHIEF LOPEZ
5. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
5.a. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
Member García spoke about City Manager Mendez’s recent meeting with women in the community as an example of his efforts to engage with all residents.
Member Hurst and Mayor Parker thanked City Manager Mendez for engaging with the community.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
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City Attorney Zutler disclosed Mayor Parker and Member Dutra’s employment with Pájaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD), who the City would be entering into agreements with under Items
6.g. and 6.h. She stated Mayor Parker had a non-interest pursuant to Government Code 1091.5 and Member Dutra had a remote interest pursuant to Government Code 1091, thus his vote would not be counted towards the determination of a majority.
MOTION: It was moved by Member García, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino to approve the Consent Agenda.
In answering Member García, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib provided details regarding the before school child care program listed under Item 6.g.1.
Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, spoke about the change orders listed under Item 6.c.
Member Hurst spoke in support of Items 6.c., 6.g., 6.h. and 6.i.
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
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: Dutra (Items 6.g. and 6.h. only)
6.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF AUGUST 30, 2022
6.b. MOTION ACCEPTING APRIL 2022 THROUGH JUNE 2022 INVESTMENT REPORT
6.c. RESOLUTION NO. 185-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBERS 7, 8, & 9 WITH
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE WATSONVILLE SLOUGH CONNECTOR TRAIL, PROJECT NO. PK-21-01 NOT TO EXCEED $836,872.06; & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & APPROPRIATING $74,143.27
FROM THE PARK LAND IMPACT FEE FUND
6.d. CONTRACT AMENDEMENTS WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. & 4LEAF, INC. TO
PROVIDE PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY
1) RESOLUTION NO. 186-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, FIRE PLAN
REVIEW, FIELD BUILDING INSPECTION, & SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT
TECHNICIAN SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO JUNE 30, 2023
2) RESOLUTION NO. 187-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH 4LEAF, INC., FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, FIRE PLAN REVIEW, FIELD
BUILDING INSPECTION, & SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO JUNE 30, 2023, UPDATING THE COMPENSATION RATES FOR FY2022-2023
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6.e. RESOLUTION NO. 188-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH VERDE DESIGN, INC., TO INCREASE CONTRACT COMPENSATION BY $161,300.00, & TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO JUNE 30, 2023
6.f. RESOLUTION NO. 189-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER WITH TROJAN
TECHNOLOGIES GROUP ULC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPRIETARY SPARE
PARTS FOR THE RECYCLED WATER FACILITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,492.52 (WHICH INCLUDES A 5% CONTINGENCY)
6.g. AGREEMENT & AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH PVUSD FOR EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
1) RESOLUTION NO. 190-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE SERVICES AGREEMENT / SHORT-TERM WITH PÁJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000, TO PROVIDE BEFORE SCHOOL CARE THROUGH THE EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; &
APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND
2) RESOLUTION NO. 191-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO SITE SERVICES AGREEMENT / SHORT-TERM WITH PÁJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PVUSD), TO PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $278,000; EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2023; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & APPROPRIATING $278,000 IN REVENUE FROM PVUSD TO
CITY GENERAL FUND
6.h. RESOLUTION NO. 192-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE SERVICE AGREEMENT/SHORT-TERM AGREEMENT WITH PÁJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE
AFTER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP PROGRAMMING AT PVUSD ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & APPROPRIATING $225,000 IN REVENUE
FROM PVUSD TO CITY GENERAL FUND)
6.i. RESOLUTION NO. 193-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $118,895 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR FY 2023: $75,000 FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) & $43,895 FOR THE PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE
SAFETY PROGRAM, TO USE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY STRATEGIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; & ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; & DIRECTING THAT SUCH FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
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6.j. RESOLUTION NO. 194-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $14,229 FROM THE CARBON FUND (0311) FOR THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE PG&E HOT WATER HEATER
REPLACEMET PROGRAM
6.k. ORDINANCE NO. 1437-22 (CM)
AN ORDINANCE ADDING & AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 3 (CITY UTILITIES) OF TITLE 6 (SANITATION AND HEALTH) OF THE WATSONVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OWNERSHIP & MAINTENANCE OF WATER, FIRE, AND SEWER FACILITIES.
6.l. ORDINANCE NO. 1438-22 (CM)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-2.01 & ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 (PENALTY PROVISIONS) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO VIOLATIONS & RECOVERY OF ENFORCEMENT COSTS FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.a. INTEGRATING COMPLETE STREETS INFRASTRUCTURE & COMPONENTS ALONG STATE ROUTE 152 WITHIN THE CITY
1) Staff Report by Principal Engineer Fontes and Community Development Director Merriam
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Mayor Parker, Principal Engineer Fontes spoke about the traffic study that would be conducted as part of the Watsonville Downtown Specific Plan, which would aid in determining potential impacts to other streets.
Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Rodriguez, in answering Member García, spoke about potential funding sources for portions of the road diet that was being recommended.
Member García stated her support for proposed street light improvements on Main and Pennsylvania Streets.
In answering Member Quiroz-Carter, Principal Engineer Fontes spoke about the proposed improvements in certain areas covered by the project.
Principal Engineer Fontes, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, stated funding for the project was determined by Caltrans’ budget cycles. 3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Hurst, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino to approve the resolution listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Hurst spoke about preparation of the project, importance of collaborating with Caltrans, business owners, community members, and spoke in support of the project.
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Mayor Parker stated the importance of providing support for residents and businesses, and addressing their traffic concerns.
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. 195-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CALTRANS PROJECT 05-1P110 INTEGRATING
COMPLETE STREETS INFRASTRUCTURE & COMPONENTS ALONG STATE ROUTE 152 WITHIN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
9.a. TIME EXTENSION & MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION (PP2022-3320) FOR THE
ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES PORTION OF THE MILES LANE PROJECT (PP2019-14) LOCATED AT 161 MILES LANE (APN 016-491-07)
1) Staff Report by Principal Planner Orbach
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member García, Encompass Community Services Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Martinez spoke about the benefits of the requested time extension and minor permit modification on the cost and functionality of the project. 3) Public Comments
Monica Martinez, Encompass Community Services CEO, spoke in support of the project and about the importance of behavioral health services. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member García to approve the resolution listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Dutra spoke in support of the project.
Member Hurst spoke in support of the proposed modification and about the benefits the project would bring the community.
In answering Member Dutra, Encompass Community Services CEO Martinez spoke about the timeline of the project.
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
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6) RESOLUTION NO. 196-22 (CM)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TIME EXTENSION & MINOR PERMIT
MODIFICATION (PP2022-3320) FOR THE ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES PORTION OF THE MILES LANE PROJECT (PP2019-14) ON A 0.99-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 161 MILES LANE (APN: 016-491-07)
10. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
11. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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Ari Parker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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