City Council Meeting - March 14, 2023
FACE COVERINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
1. ROLL CALL
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2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
3. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
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4. CLOSED SESSION
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THIS TIME.
The City Council of the City of Watsonville will recess to Closed Session to discuss the matters that follow:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:30 P.M.
5. ROLL CALL
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MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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7. INFORMATION ITEMS
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REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements 022823.pdf
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MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report March 14, 2023.pdf
8. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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This time is set aside for members of the general public to address the Council on any item not on the Council Agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item presented except that any Council Member may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may ask questions for clarification. All matters of an administrative nature will be referred to staff. All matters relating to Council will be noted in the minutes and may be scheduled for discussion at a future meeting or referred to staff for clarification and report.
ALL SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD & LEAVE IT AT THE PODIUM. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAME AND DISTRICT IN WHICH THEY LIVE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD FOR THE MINUTES.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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1. Ceiba Bus Drop-Off Pick Up_Marta Bulaich_Hand Delivered Letter.pdf
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARVIN LUNA GARCIA FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS AND WILLINGNESS TO HELP A COMPLETE STRANGER Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING POLICE CORPORAL ISAAK RODRIGUEZ FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS AND SELFLESS COURAGE Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 19, 2023-MARCH 25, 2023 AS ADULT EDUCATION WEEK Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PÁJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM AS THE 2022-2023 DIVISION #1 CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST 2ND PLACE CHAMPIONS Public Comments:
9. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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PRESENTATIONS BY ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ & BIKE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FOR THE PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM Attachments
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1. Ecology Action PPT.pdf
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REPORT ON 95 PERCENT DESIGN FOR RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT Attachments
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1. Ramsay Park 95 Percent Design - PPT.pdf
10. CONSENT AGENDA
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All items appearing on the Consent Agenda are recommended actions that are considered to be routine and will be acted upon as one motion. Any items removed will be considered immediately after the consensus motion. The Mayor will allow public input prior to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT (2 MINUTES EACH)
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MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 18, 21, & 28, 2023 Attachments
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1. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 18, 21, AND 28, 2023.pdf
2. CC021823 RETREAT.pdf
3. CC022123.pdf
4. CC022823 SPECIAL MEETING.pdf
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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE REQUEST Attachments
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1. Attendance Request - Eduardo Montesino.pdf
2. Attendance Request - Jimmy Dutra.pdf
3. Attendance Request - Maria Orozco.pdf
4. Attendance Request - Vanessa Quiroz-Carter.pdf
MOTION APPROVING ATTENDANCE REQUEST FOR MAYOR MONTESINO, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE QUIROZ-CARTER, & COUNCIL MEMBERS DUTRA & OROZCO TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE ON MARCH 25 THROUGH 28, 2023, IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (ESTIMATED COST OF $11,714.24 WILL BE PAID FROM NON-DEPARTMENTAL FUND 150-280)
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CIVIC WELL POLICYMAKERS CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE REQUEST
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1. Attendance Request - Vanessa Quiroz-Carter(1).pdf
MOTION APPROVING ATTENDANCE REQUEST FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE QUIROZ-CARTER TO ATTEND THE CIVIC WELL POLICYMAKERS CONFERENCE ON MARCH 16 THROUGH 19, 2023, IN PACIFIC GROVE, CA (ESTIMATED COST OF $1,085.00 WILL BE PAID FROM MAYOR PRO TEMPORE QUIROZ-CARTER'S TRAVEL FUNDS)
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THIRD CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH INFOSEND INC., FOR PROCESSING & PRINTING CITY UTILITY BILLS, MAILING & ONLINE BILL SERVICES (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides) Attachments
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1. Report - Contract Amendment with InfoSend.pdf
2. Resolution - 3rd Contract Amendment InfoSend.pdf
3. Contract - 3rd Amendment.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH INFOSEND INC, A CORPORATION, FOR PROCESSING & PRINTING CITY UTILITY BILLS, MAILING & ONLINE BILL SERVICES, FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WATER, WASTEWATER & SOLID WASTE FUNDS)
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SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC., A CORPORATION FOR VARIOUS WATER DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides) Attachments
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1. Report - Contract Amendment w MNS Engineers.pdf
2. Resolution - 2nd Amendment to Contract with MNS.pdf
3. Contract - MNS Engineers (not signed).pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & MNS ENGINEERS, INC., A CORPORATION, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK & ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION (INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $30,000) FOR VARIOUS WATER DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (THIS ACTION IS NOT SUBJECT TO REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21000, ET SEQ. & THE CEQA GUIDELINES (14 CAL. CODE REGS. §§ 15000 ET. SEQ.)
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LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORRALITOS PADRES FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 35 BROWNS VALLEY ROAD (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Lease with Corralitos Padres.pdf
2. Resolution - Corralitos Padres Lease.pdf
3. Lease - Corralitos Padres.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SEVEN-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ONE (1) THREE-YEAR OPTION TERM WITH CORRALITOS PADRES, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 35 BROWNS VALLEY ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2023, & ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2030
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APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF 200 AIRPORT BOULEVARD LEASE TO GLOBAL PRECISION MANUFACTURING, LLC (Recommended by Airport Director Williams) Attachments
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1. Report - Assignment Agrmt 200 Airport Blvd .pdf
2. 1) Assignment Notice Request.pdf
3. 2) Reso 254-22 Approving Original Lease .pdf
4. 3) GPM COI and Endorsements.pdf
5. Resolution - Lease Assignment Global Precision Manufacturing.pdf
6. Agreement - Lease Assignment .pdf
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE, DATED JANUARY 1, 2023, BETWEEN PRECISION DYNAMIC MACHINING, INC. & GLOBAL PRECISION MANUFACTURING LLC., & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (Recommended by City Manager Mendez) Attachments
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1. Resolution - Ratifying Emergency Proclamation Winter Storm Event.pdf RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
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APPROVING & RECOGNIZING UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA, LOCAL 792 (UPEC\LiUNA) REPRESENTING THE MID-MANAGEMENT DIVISION (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Manning) Attachments
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1. Report - Recognize UPEC Local 792.pdf
2. Resolution - UPEC Local 792 for Mid Management Group .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING & RECOGNIZING UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA, LOCAL 792 (UPEC\LiUNA) REPRESENTING THE DIVISION OF MID-MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION INCLUDING WAGES, HOURS, & OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 400-87 (CM) DESIGNATING CITY CLERK TO ATTEND CLOSED SESSION & KEEP MINUTE BOOK (Recommended by City Clerk Ortiz) Attachments
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1. Resolution - Rescind Reso 400-87 designating City Clerk to attend Closed Session.pdf RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 400-87 (CM) WHICH DESIGNATES THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEND CLOSED SESSION & KEEP MINUTE BOOK
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NOMINATING MEMBER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ADVISORY COMMISSION Attachments
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1. Resolution - Nominate to County Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission .pdf
RESOLUTION NOMINATING MEMBER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ADVISORY COMMISSION
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PASS AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE APPROVING REZONING ON ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 017-161-51 LOCATED AT 215 LOCUST STREET, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam) Attachments
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1. Ordinance - Rezoning Ceiba College Preparatory.pdf
2. Item 10.i Correspondence.pdf
PASS AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE APPROVING REZONING ON ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 017-161-51 LOCATED AT 215 LOCUST STREET, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, TO ALLOW THE PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT OF A 525-STUDENT CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GRADES 6-12 IN AN EXISTING 27,000± SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING WITH AN 8,500± SQUARE-FOOT MEZZANINE ON A 2.1± ACRE SITE, & DIRECTING CHANGES TO BE MADE ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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ESTABLISH IN-LIEU FEE TO REDUCE VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides) Attachments
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1. RECOMMENDATION ON AN IN LIEU FEE TO REDUCE VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) AND ESTABLISHING AN IMPACT FEE FUND.pdf
2. 1) Adoption of VMT Policy-Report.pdf
3. 2) Adopted VMT Policy.pdf
4. Resolution - VMT In-Lieu Fee.pdf
5. In-Lieu Fee to Reduce VMT - PPT.pdf
1) Staff Report by Environmental Projects Manager Yasbek 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Resolution approving an In-Lieu Fee to Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Associated with Development Projects & Finding That the VMT In-Lieu Fee is Not Considered a Project or if a Project, is Exempt Under CEQA (This action is not a project within the meaning of the CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 & 15061(b)(3))
13. NEW BUSINESS
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PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON WHETHER TO AGENDIZE A DISCUSSION ABOUT TRAFFIC ON GREEN VALLEY ROAD Attachments
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1. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON WHETHER TO AGENDIZE A DISCUSSION ABOUT TRAFFIC ON GREEN VALLEY ROAD.pdf 1) Staff Report by City Manager Mendez
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
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PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON WHETHER TO AGENDIZE A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CITY'S STRIPING & POTHOLES PROGRAM Attachments
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1. Report - Agendize Discussion on City Striping and Potholes Program.pdf 1) Staff Report by City Manager Mendez
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
14. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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15. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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16. ADJOURNMENT
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This agenda was posted in accordance with the California Brown Act. The agenda packet can be accessed on the City of Watsonville website at https://www.
cityofwatsonville.org/2123/
City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
and available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office (275 Main Street, 4th Floor) during normal business hours). Any materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be made available to the public in accordance with Government Section 54957.5.