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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 25, 2023 City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:30 p.m.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Clark, seconded by Mayor Montesino, and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Salcido’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
1. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE
2. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Public Comments
(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the regular meeting to discuss the matters that follow:
2.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9)
Pending Litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(1):
Name of case: Westia, an unincorporated assoc. and Marta Bulaich v City of Watsonville, et al, Ceiba College Preparatory Academy - Santa Cruz Superior Court (Case No. 23CV00800)
2.b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
1. Agency negotiators: Nathalie Manning and Mark Wilson, Burke, Williams & Sorensen Employee organization: United Public Employees of California, Local 792 (MidManagement)
2. Agency negotiator: Nathalie Manning
Employee organizations: Confidential, Fire Management Group, Management, Police Management Group
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5:32 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Montesino, Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Orozco, and Parker were present. Member Salcido was absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Mendez, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Merriam, IT Director Gill, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Police Chief Sims, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Recreation Superintendent Negrete, Housing Manager Landaverry, Police Officer Fulgoni, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Jauregui.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Member Clark, seconded by Member Orozco, and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Salcido’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
5.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
5.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
6. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
6.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Takashi Mizuno, District 7, expressed concerns with safety conditions on Murphy Crossing Road due to damage from the recent storms and flooding. He spoke about the importance of ensuring the levees and bridges were properly reinforced to reduce flood risks in the future.
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke about Senior LGBTQ+ counseling services he would be offering starting on May 5th at the Senior Center. He thanked Parks & Community Services for their assistance with arrangements and spoke about the importance of providing support for senior community members.
Gary Richard Arnold expressed concerns with the Panetta Political Machine, the World Bank, the United Nations, and transparency during meetings.
Kathleen Kilpatrick, District 7, expressed concerns with meeting communication methods and proposed three community meetings to assess flood damages, explore solutions, and track progress with recovery efforts.
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diverse representation and thanked the City for holding virtual meetings on the General Plan to allow community input.
6.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Parker thanked residents who made efforts to invite people to attend Council meetings. She spoke about challenges with the City’s migration to Microsoft Office and expressed appreciation for the IT Department’s support.
Member Orozco spoke about her participation in Police’s Why’d You Stop Me? training, her meetings with Activities for All to explore expanding sports leagues in the community, and Habitat for Humanity to receive an update on an upcoming project in her district.
Member Dutra spoke about a $38 million grant received by Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD) and explained that some funds would be used to rebuild the local bus station, replace diesel buses, and upgrade other services.
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter spoke about her participation in Police’s Why’d You Stop Me? training, challenges with the City’ migration to Microsoft Office, and thanked IT staff for their support. She spoke about a meeting she participated in with Pájaro residents and stated she attended various other board meetings.
Mayor Montesino spoke about grant funding received by SCMTD and its potential benefits for the community. He stated he attended Police’s Why’d You Stop Me? training and spoke about other meetings he had with various community groups.
6.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated Council received reports on the items listed in Closed Session and direction was given to staff.
6.d. PRESENTATION BY CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SHEREE STORM
REGARDING DIENTES COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES
In answering Mayor Montesino, Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) Storm spoke about various challenges faced by those seeking dental care such as cost, type of insurance, and appointment availability with in-network providers. She provided details regarding the number of patients seen by Dientes in comparison to private providers.
CBDO Storm, in answering Member Parker, spoke about advocacy efforts in favor of getting Medicare to provide dental coverage and stated they had sliding scale fees, and provided free services for seniors based on income.
In answering Member Dutra, CBDO Storm spoke about Dientes’ efforts to educate children and their families regarding the importance of oral health.
Member Orozco suggested communicating with Pájaro Valley Unified School District to explore the potential for establishing a mobile dentist through E.A. Hall Middle School’s Wellness Center.
7. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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7.b. CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY (3CE) ANNUAL PRESENTATION TO
MEMBER AGENCIES BY SENIOR CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS MANAGER JUDI YOUNG At Mayor Montesino’s request, Senior Customer Accounts Manager Young spoke about Central Coast Community Energy’s role in providing electricity to participating jurisdictions through energy procurement. She stated PG&E still owned all infrastructure as well as transmission lines and that residents could opt out of 3CE’s services.
Senior Customer Accounts Manager Young, in answering Mayor Montesino, spoke about investment in customer programs and power procurement.
Member Dutra thanked Senior Customer Accounts Manager Young for speaking about available rebates for customers and requested the City share more information about 3CE programs and rebates on its website and social media accounts.
7.c. PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION WITH CAMPAIGN FOR ORGANIC & REGENERATIVE
AGRICULTURE (CORA) ON THE USE OF PESTICIDES - STUDY SESSION Presentations by CORA Representatives Woody Rehanek and Kathleen Kilpatrick, Center for Farmworker Families Executive Director Dr. Ann López, Life Lab Garden Instructor Emiko Stewart, and CORA Representative Adam Bolaños Scow Mayor Montesino opened the item for Public Input.
? female, spoke in support of CORA’s mission and asked for Council support for organic farming.
Barbara Anders, CORA, expressed concerns with potential hazards from contaminated mud due to the recent flooding and requested businesses and organizations be held accountable for investing in companies involved with fossil fuel and pesticide use.
Judith Camacho, Life Lab Co-Executive Director, spoke in support of organic and regenerative farming and exploring solutions to address pesticide concerns.
Yesenia, District 7, expressed concerns with former Council members’ responses to pesticide use concerns and requested the City highlight CORA and organic farming opportunities on its social media.
Maria, District 6, stated her concerns with lack of communication to residents living adjacent to areas where fumigation and pesticide spraying occurred, and potential exposure to chemicals by children that attended nearby schools.
Takashi Mizuno, District 7, spoke about his experience with organic farming, the negative effects of exposure to pesticides, and how his health had been affected by pesticides.
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke about the negative effects of Round Up and similar chemicals. He requested Council take action to stop the use of pesticides.
Tranquilina Ramirez spoke about the adverse effects of pesticides on her child and expressed concerns with the proximity of pesticide spraying at her job site.
Celia Ramirez spoke about the negative effects of pesticides on one of her children and expressed concerns with pesticides being sprayed too close to her work area.
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potentially caused by pesticide use at her job and listed other negative effects of pesticide use.
Carlos expressed concerns with the proximity of pesticide spraying at his work site and the possibility that it caused his son and the children of other coworkers to have learning disabilities.
Sandra Ward spoke about past practices with pesticide spraying in the area and her concerns with the negative effects of pesticides on children.
Member Parker spoke about her experience with side effects of pesticide spraying during her time in school and spoke in support of organic farming.
Member Dutra spoke about challenges in adopting policies regarding pesticide use due to the agricultural land being outside of City limits and suggested CORA present the same information to Santa Cruz County’s Board of Supervisors.
Members Parker, Dutra, and Orozco requested a resolution in support of organic farming and stopping the use of pesticides.
Member Orozco suggested contacting Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church to request support and spoke about the potential for establishing an organic farming pilot program.
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter spoke about the importance of collaboration across counties and with local farmers to advance efforts. She suggested supporting businesses that were already adopting organic farming processes.
Member Clark thanked CORA for their presentation and expressed his support for their efforts.
7.d. LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR MARTINEZ - STUDY
SESSION
Presentation by Consultant Martín Gómez, MJ Gomez Associates Consultant Gómez, in answering Mayor Montesino, spoke about the Library’s various services and its use by the community.
In answering Mayor Montesino, Library Director Martinez spoke about the Library’s new application for cell phones.
Member Parker spoke about the importance of the Library, its evolving use throughout the years, and suggested the addition of an “old technology” room to display previously utilized machines.
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter provided suggestions regarding programs that could be offered by the Library, such as lending out tools and other equipment.
Mayor Montesino opened the item for Public Input
Karina Moreno expressed support for the City’s investment in enhancing the Library and expanding its services.
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programs, and spoke about the importance of offering free activities for youth.
Bernie Gomez, District 1, spoke about the importance of funding the Library and potentially exploring the allocation of additional funds during the City’s budget review process.
7.a. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
City Manager Mendez spoke about outreach efforts to obtain community input for development of the 2050 General Plan, the budget review process, and plans to establish an advisory committee to oversee the use of funds generated through the recently voterapproved tax Measure.
Member Dutra asked a question regarding the process for appointing members to the General Plan Update Community Advisory Committee.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
In answering Member Parker, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about the purchase of chemicals used in wastewater treatment processes listed in Items 8.j., 8.k., and 8.l.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Clark, and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
8.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF APRIL 11 & 15, 2023
8.b. MOTION ACCEPTING THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR) FOR THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR FOR THE ADOPTED 2015-2023 HOUSING ELEMENT & SUBMITTAL OF THE REPORTS TO THE STATE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (HCD) & THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING &
RESEARCH
8.c. RESOLUTION NO. 62-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL PHASE IV MODULE 1 GROUNDWATER PROTECTION SYSTEM AND PHASE III FINAL CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, NO. SW-23-14969
8.d. RESOLUTION NO. 63-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL PROJECT, NO. CT-19-01; EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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8.e. RESOLUTION NO. 64-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MAIN ST. ENTERPRISE, INC., A
CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AND INCREASING
BONUS PAYMENT FEE FROM GROSS RECEIPTS FOR MANAGEMENT OF
OPERATIONS AND SERVICES (CONCESSIONAIRE SERVICES) AT PINTO LAKE PARK LOCATED AT 451 GREEN VALLEY ROAD, WATSONVILLE; AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.f. RESOLUTION NO. 65-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CAL ENGINEERING & GEOLOGY, INC., AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION (INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $78,157.25),
AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PREPARATION OF
CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM CLIFFORD AVENUE TO WINDING WAY; APPROPRIATING $78,157.25 IN UNALLOCATED SB 1 FUNDS FROM FUND 0306 TO ACCOUNT NO. 0306-924-7837-14817; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.g. RESOLUTION NO. 66-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION AND
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, A CORPORATION, FOR THE PROVISION OF
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, AND INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $155,151.79; APPROPRIATING $35,945.79, FROM MEASURE Y RESERVE TO APPLY TOWARDS AMENDED CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.h. RESOLUTION NO. 67-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CAL ENGINEERING & GEOLOGY, INC.,
FOR PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE TRAIL REPAIR FROM CLIFFORD AVENUE TO WINDING WAY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $123,545.00; AND APPROPRIATE $123,545.00 IN UNALLOCATED SB 1 FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.i. RESOLUTION NO. 68-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING
A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT TO JOSE PEREZ, AN INDIVIDUAL, DBA UNIFIED
CLEANING SERVICES, INC, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CITY RECREATION FACILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $341,000 FROM FY 22/23 THROUGH FY 24/25, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; ($341,000 WILL BE SPREAD OVER THREE FISCAL YEARS FUNDED BY THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND)
8.j. RESOLUTION NO. 69-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
CONTRACT WITH CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC, A CORPORATION, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ALUMINUM SULFATE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $410,000 FOR FY 2023-2024; AND DocuSign Envelope ID: BCC79537-0E75-4A96-9054-AECF24C109D5 304
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DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE
WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
8.k. RESOLUTION NO. 70-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT WITH KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FERRIC CHLORIDE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000 FOR FY 2023-2024; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE
WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
8.l. RESOLUTION NO. 71-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT WITH HASA, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000 FOR FY 2023-2024; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
8.m. RESOLUTION NO. 72-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW CATERPILLAR MODEL 816 COMPACTOR FOR THE CITY’S LANDFILL FROM PETERSON CAT THROUGH AUTHORITY OF SOURCEWELL (CONTRACT NUMBER 032119-CAT) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $717,876.29; AUTHORIZING $717,876.29 BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE SOLID WASTE FUND [0740]; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER
8.n. RESOLUTION NO. 73-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING A $15,717 GRANT FROM THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK TO
BUILD CAPACITY & OPERATING MODEL FOR THE COMMUNITY CLIMATE COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS
AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
10.a. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam) 1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry and Community Development Director Merriam
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Mayor Montesino, Housing Manager Landaverry spoke about the utilization of additional funds allocated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Housing Manager Landaverry answered questions from Member Dutra regarding the funds used to assist Habitat for Humanity in completing one of their projects.
Housing Manager Landaverry answered questions for Member Dutra and Parker regarding the percentage of City residents below the allowable income limit to qualify for assistance, individual income limits, challenges in qualifying for low-income housing, and requirements from HUD to not restrict affordable housing to City residents only if federal funding was utilized for construction.
In answering Member Orozco, Housing Manager Landaverry spoke about guidelines used to determine income limits for affordable housing.
In answering Mayor Montesino, Housing Manager Landaverry spoke about the proposed allocation of funds for code enforcement services.
Housing Manager Landaverry, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the number of code enforcement cases addressed by staff in the last year.
In answering Member Dutra, Housing Manager Landaverry and Community Development Director Merriam spoke about the potential for utilizing funds towards neighborhood clean-up efforts and funds that were allocated for construction of Ramsay Park’s all-inclusive playground.
In answering Member Orozco, Housing Manager Landaverry spoke about how Congress determined the amount of the 2023 Entitlement Grant awarded to the City. 3) Public Comments
Yesenia inquired about the potential for using CDBG funding to incentivize construction of condominiums and requested the large slide at Ramsay Park be kept in in addition to the new playground.
Member Dutra spoke about potential benefits of building more condominiums versus of apartments.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore QuirozCarter, and carried by the following vote to approve Item 10.a.6. listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 74-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAME TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROVAL, WITH ANY POSSIBLE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FUNDING LEVELS, AND WITH CLARIFYING AND/OR
NON-SUBSTANTIVE MODIFICATIONS, AS NECESSARY
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11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. ESTABLISHING NEW COUNCIL SISTER CITY POLICY IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE (Recommended by City Clerk Ortiz)
1) Staff Report by City Clerk Ortiz
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
City Clerk Ortiz and City Manager Mendez answered questions from Member Dutra regarding inactive sister city committees and exploring ways to renew those relationships.
Member Parker spoke about the possibility of establishing a way to distinguish between active and inactive sister city partnerships and the importance of having clear standards regarding use of funds for sister city purposes.
3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, seconded by Member Parker to approve Item 11.a.6. listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Member Dutra, City Clerk Ortiz stated there was a webpage dedicated to Watsonville’s sister cities which would be revised to include more information.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
6) RESOLUTION NO. 75-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 161-18 (CM) AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING NEW SISTER CITY POLICY IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Mendez answered questions from Member Dutra regarding the reason for Council having an established process for placing items on the agenda, and why it differed from the way staff added items to agendas.
Mayor Montesino opened Items 13.a. through 13.f. for Public Input.
Martha Victoria Vega spoke in support of Item 13.c.
13.a. ROUNDABOUT CENTER ISLAND STANDARDS (Requested By Member Dutra) MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Orozco, and carried by the following vote to place Item 13.a. on a future agenda for consideration.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
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13.b. SCIENCE WORKSHOP UPDATE (Requested by Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter) MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Dutra, and carried by the following vote to place Item 13.b. on a future agenda for consideration.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
13.c. CRUISING ORDINANCE DISCUSSION (Requested by Mayor Montesino) MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Clark, and carried by the following vote to place Item 13.c. on a future agenda for consideration.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
13.d. CANNABIS ORDINANCE STUDY SESSION (Requested by Mayor Montesino) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Montesino, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tempore QuirozCarter, and carried by the following vote to place Item 13.d. on a future agenda for consideration.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
13.e. SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES (Requested by Member Parker) MOTION: It was moved by Member Clark, seconded by Member Parker, and carried by the following vote to place Item 13.e. on a future agenda for consideration.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
13.f. HEALTH IN ALL POLICY ORDINANCE &/OR FRAMEWORK (Requested by Member Orozco)
MOTION: It was moved by Member Orozco, seconded by Member Clark, and carried by the following vote to place Item 13.f. on a future agenda for consideration.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
Member Parker and Member Clark requested an item regarding the City’s committee establishment process.
Mayor Montesino requested updates on the formation of a revenue oversight committee for Measure R and the A/V upgrades for the Council Chambers.
Member Dutra requested an update on the state of SCMTD.
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Member Orozco requested a resolution in support of organic farming and a discussion on workforce housing in collaboration with other organizations including Pájaro Valley Unified School District and Cabrillo College.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Eduardo Montesino, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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