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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 23, 2023
City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:35 p.m.

1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Montesino (arrived at 4:44 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Parker, and Salcido were present. Council Members Dutra and Orozco were absent.

1.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (None)

1.b. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (None)

3. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Public Comments
(b) Closed Session Announcement:

The City Council recessed the regular meeting to discuss the matters that follow at 4:44 p.m.

3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: Mayor Montesino, Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, and Council Member Parker
Unrepresented employees: City Clerk and City Manager
5:32 p.m.

4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Montesino, Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Parker, and Salcido were present. Member Orozco was absent.

Staff members present were City Manager Mendez, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Assistant City Manager and Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides, Police Chief Zamora, Fire Chief Lopez, 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 Green, Public Works & Utilities Administrative Services Manager Gordo, Wastewater Division Manager Smith, Parks & Community Services Superintendent Medina, Police Officer Travers, Police Officer Rodriguez, Police Captain Thul, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Landaverry.

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4.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Montesino, seconded by Member Clark, and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Orozco’s absence:

AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Orozco

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS

6.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT

7. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

7.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH) Tony Nuñez, District 6, thanked City Manager Mendez and all others who participated in Watsonville Community Hospital’s (WCH) Strategic Plan meeting and invited everyone to attend the next meeting. He thanked the Council for supporting WCH.

Francisco Estrada, District 4, invited everyone to attend Nerdville on June 25th hosted by Friends of Watsonville Parks & Community Services and stated admittance would be free to all Pájaro Valley Unified School District students.
? female, Day Worker Center of Santa Cruz County, invited everyone to attend their annual fundraiser.

Steve Trujillo, District 7, expressed concerns with threats of violence towards LGBTQIA+ persons across the country and reminded the public of the counseling services he offered for LGBTQIA+ seniors. He stated it was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and encouraged e everyone to celebrate it.

Barry Scott, Friends of the Rail and Trail, spoke about construction efforts for the rail and trail and requested Council’s support. He mentioned several grant funds that would be available for that purpose.

Yiritzia, student at El Nido High School, spoke about their efforts to clean up tobacco waste from the City Plaza in partnership with the City and various local organizations. She requested the Council continue to support eliminating tobacco waste.

Desiree, student at El Nido High School, spoke about tobacco waste and efforts by the City to prevent waste from entering the watersheds. She provided data on the waste they had picked up from the Plaza.

Maria, student at El Nido High School, spoke about their efforts to eliminate tobacco waste She requested Council revisit the resolution that was adopted in 2021 recognizing tobacco waste as a public health and environmental threat.

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Michelle Dover, teacher at El Nido High School, requested Council explore solutions for eliminating toxic waste throughout the City. She requested that Council invite an expert to speak on the dangers of cigarette filters and allocate funds for additional cleanup of tobacco waste.

Rachel Kippen, Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition Co-chair, thanked Council for their tobacco control efforts throughout the years and invited them to collaborate with the Coalition to address tobacco waste issues.

Daniel Hernandez, District 5, requested information regarding construction of housing above the Transit Center and other housing projects throughout the City. He expressed concerns with having sufficient water and sewer service capabilities for new housing developments.

7.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Parker thanked the public for attending the meeting. She spoke about the recent meeting held in District 7 regarding flooding that occurred in the area due to storms earlier in the year and spoke about the potential for holding another meeting.

Member Salcido congratulated Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County’s Luna y Sol and Alcance staff for their service to the community and spoke about ways the City collaborated with non-profit organizations.

Member Dutra congratulated the graduating class of 2023. He wished everyone a happy Memorial Day and Pride Month. He thanked all who were involved in having the Pride flag displayed in cities across Santa Cruz County. He spoke about his collaboration with residents of Kadderly and Atkinson Lanes to have speed bumps installed.

Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter spoke about the Drag Story Time hosted by Raices y Cariño and Pájaro Valley Pride. She spoke about the importance in promoting tolerance for all.

Mayor Montesino thanked the public for attending the meeting and the City Council for their work to represent the City in various aspects including attending meetings.

7.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Montesino stated that staff received a report on the item in Closed Session and took no reportable action.

7.d. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY’S ALCANCE & LUNA Y SOL FAMILIA CENTER

7.e. GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS
Mayor Montesino presented a Proclamation declaring May 7, 2023, as a Day of Appreciation for Guillermina Porraz.

7.f. UPDATE ON PÁJARO VALLEY WATER MANAGEMENT AGENCY (PVWMA)’S COLLEGE LAKE PROJECTS & THE PÁJARO GROUNDWATER BASIN BY PVWMA

GENERAL MANAGER BRIAN LOCKWOOD
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General Manger Lockwood answered questions from Member Dutra regarding construction of offices for PVWMA staff, groundwater levels, and PVWMA’s efforts to address current and future challenges with the water supply.

Member Dutra suggested PVWMA install underground utilities prior to performing road work for the project.

In answering Member Salcido, General Manager Lockwood spoke about the purpose and design of the pumping station that would be installed as part of the Harkins Slough Facilities Upgrade Project and the Environmental Impact Report that was prepared.

General Manager Lockwood, in answering Member Parker, spoke about efforts to inform the community regarding the project.

Mayor Montesino spoke about the City’s water recycling efforts.

8. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

8.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
City Manager Mendez spoke about an upcoming Business Roundtable, collaboration efforts with various organizations, and about the California Accountable Communities of Health Initiative (CACHI) grant awarded to the City. He stated he would be meeting with the Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee in the coming weeks.

8.b. PRESENTATION BY CITY CLERK ORTIZ REGARDING THE CITY’S PROCESS FOR

ESTABLISHING COMMITTEES
In answering Member Clark, City Clerk Ortiz spoke about the City Clerk Office’s involvement in tracking established committees.

City Clerk Ortiz answered questions from Member Parker regarding the process and guidelines for appointing members to committees.

Member Parker expressed concerns with large committees providing input on matters that would be taken to the Council being formed without Council involvement.

Member Parker requested clarification regarding the creation of committees at the department level and stated the Council should have input on member appointments.

Mayor Montesino opened the Item for Public Input.

Maria, District 6, stated concerns with a lack of youth representation on the 2050 General Plan Update Community Advisory Committee and inquired if staff was exploring the possibility of expanding it.

9. CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC INPUT
Tony Nuñez, Community Bridges Marketing and Communications Manager, spoke in support of Item 9.j. and about the potential uses and benefits of funding for the community.

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In answering Member Dutra, Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides provided an explanation regarding Items 9.f. through 9.h. and stated the buffers were agreed upon when Pájaro Valley High School was being built.

Member Dutra expressed concerns with the buffer zones potentially preventing Pájaro Valley High School from constructing additional facilities.

Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib answered questions from Member Dutra regarding funding and maintenance challenges for the Vista Montaña LLMAD mentioned in Item 9.e.3.

Member Parker spoke about challenges with increasing assessment fees and resulting funding issues for the Vista Montaña LLMAD.

In answering Mayor Montesino, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about the reasons a consultant was hired to assist with issues surrounding the Vista Montaña LLMAD.

Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides, City Manager Mendez, and Community Development Director Merriam answered Mayor Montesino’s questions regarding Items 9.f. through 9.h. and the reasons the items required Council approval.

In answering Member Clark, Parks & Community Services Superintendent Medina spoke about the areas included in the Gonzales Street Alleyway LLMAD.

MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Salcido, and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.

AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Orozco

9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2023

9.b. RESOLUTION NO. 81-23 (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 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) THICKENER COATING REHABILITATION PROJECT, NO. WW-23-14267

9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 82-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC., ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION (INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $105,000) AND AUTHORIZING

AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 83-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING

CONTRACT TO EPICO SYSTEMS, A CORPORATION, FOR FIBER OPTIC MAINTENANCE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 FOR THREE YEARS; AND

AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME

9.e. ACCEPTING ENGINEER’S REPORT & INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY, COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, & SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

FOR LLMADS
1) RESOLUTION NO. 84-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK03-02 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR 2) RESOLUTION NO. 85-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2023, TO CONSIDER THE

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR

BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-02 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR 3) RESOLUTION NO. 86-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK03-03 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR 4) RESOLUTION NO. 87-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2023, TO CONSIDER THE

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-03 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR 5) RESOLUTION NO. 88-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK94-1 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR 6) RESOLUTION NO. 89-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2023, TO CONSIDER THE

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR

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9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 90-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF

ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE AGRICULTURAL BUFFER

ZONE (HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD) CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PAJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (APN 018-281-63)

9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 91-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF

ACCEPTANCE OF AGRICULTURAL BUFFER ZONE (NORTH END) CONSERVATION

EASEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PAJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (APN 18-281-69)

9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 92-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF

ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT

OF FISH & GAME BUFFER HABITAT CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PAJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (APN 18-281- 63)

9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 93-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FIXING DATE AND TIME AS JUNE 13 AND JUNE 27, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC

HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE

THEREOF

9.j. RESOLUTION NO. 94-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR CALIFORNIA’S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS

10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.a. AWARDING SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS TO COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES (Recommended by Council Sub-Committee Member Clark, Member Dutra, and Mayor Montesino)
1) Staff Report by Senior Administrative Analyst Padilla 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions – None 3) Public Input
Efren Lopez, District 5, spoke about challenges being faced by Tierras Milperas Community Garden to renew their land lease at All Saints/Cristo Rey Episcopal Church.

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Caterino Peña spoke about his positive experiences collaborating in the Tierras Milperas Community Garden at All Saints/Cristo Rey Episcopal Church and requested Council’s support to solve their lease issues.

Eliodoro Martinez spoke about the various community gardens throughout the City that were managed by Tierras Milperas and requested the Council’s support in obtaining additional time to transition out of the space they were currently leasing at the All Saints/Cristo Rey Episcopal Church.
? male thanked the Council for listening to the concerns raised and spoke about challenges the garden at All Saints/ Cristo Rey Episcopal Church was facing due to new administration at the Church.
? female requested the Council’s support to resolve the land lease issues Tierras Milperas was facing.

Alyssa Sanchez, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County (CAB) Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Program Coordinator, thanked Council for awarding them grant funding and spoke about their collaboration with the City to assist residents in need of their services.

Carla Valadez, CAB Rental Assistance Program Case Manager, provided an example of a resident impacted by the recent floods that received assistance from CAB.

Matt Weisner, CAB Immigration Project Directing Attorney, thanked Council for their support, spoke about their services including assistance for DACA recipients, and about the expansion of the program.

Maria Rodriguez, CAB Employment Programs Director, thanked Council for their longtime support of CAB programs. She spoke about the positive impact of programs such as Alcance and the Luna y Sol Familia Center on local youth.

Camila, Luna y Sol Familia Center participant, spoke about the various ways in which she and her family benefited from the program.

Mike Johnson, Pájaro Valley Shelter Services (PVSS) Executive Director, thanked Council for their support and spoke about the long-standing partnership between PVSS and the City in benefit of the community.

Tony Nuñez, District 6, thanked Council for awarding grant funding to Community Bridges’ programs and to the Watsonville Hospital Foundation. He stated there were various organizations in need of funding and asked the Council to consider allocating additional grant funding in the future.

June Ponce, Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) Foundations Executive Director, thanked Council for supporting their efforts to save WCH, for awarding grant funding to the Foundation, and spoke about the services the funds would be utilized for.

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Jan Kamman, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County Interim Chief Development Officer, thanked Council for awarding them funding and spoke about their efforts to help the community during the storms.

Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter stated she was a member of CAB’s Board of Directors and served as Families in Transition’s Board President.

Member Salcido spoke about additional tax revenue that would be generated through Measure R and the potential for funding additional organizations in the future.

Mayor Montesino spoke about the importance of community engagement during the City’s budget approval process.

Member Dutra spoke about funds generated through a past Cannabis Advisory Measure being used to fund youth programs and about importance of the City’s partnership with non-profit organizations.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Mayor Montesino to approve Item

11.a.6. listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Mayor Montesino thanked staff for their work and spoke about challenges with deciding what organizations to award grants to.

Member Dutra spoke about the increased funding allocated for events in the Plaza.

Member Parker spoke about the reasons for increasing funding for events in the Plaza and the importance of economic development and supporting the business community.

MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.

AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Orozco
6) RESOLUTION NO. 95-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

APPROVING THE AWARD OF SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,000 TO DESIGNATED COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES; AND

AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF SAME FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/2024 AND 2024/2025

11.b. LEASE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) CAMERAS FROM FLOCK GROUP, INC. (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora)
1) Staff Report by Police Captain Thul and Flock Community Affairs Manager Hector Solomon Valdez
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
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Community Affairs Manager Solomon Valdez, in answering Member Clark, explained how the camera system worked when capturing license plate numbers.

In answering Member Clark, Police Captain Thul stated possible locations for the cameras had not yet been determined.

Police Captain Thul, in answering Member Salcido, spoke about different scenarios in which the system could be utilized and stated Police had recently received assistance in solving cases from other agencies who already used Flock technology.

In answering Member Parker, Police Captain Thul and Community Affairs Manager Solomon Valdez spoke about the importance of residents reporting incidents in a timely manner and the potential for utilizing the ALPR system to investigate stalker cases.

Police Captain Thul, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the benefits of making residents aware of the placement of ALPR cameras.

In answering Member Parker, Community Affairs Manager Solomon Valdez spoke about the number of municipalities that were utilizing Flock Group, Inc. technology.

Community Affairs Manager Solomon Valdez, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore QuirozCarter, explained how the system could be utilized to locate stolen vehicles and vehicles involved in crimes.
3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Clark, seconded by Member Parker to approve Item

11.b.6. listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Member Parker and Member Clark, Community Affairs Manager Solomon Valdez stated malfunctioning cameras would be replaced with the latest available model during the term of the lease if necessary.

MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.

AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Orozco
6) RESOLUTION NO. 96-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE LEASE OF TWENTY (20) AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) CAMERAS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,0000; AND

AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT

12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
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13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Parker requested an item regarding the history of the City’s establishment of commissions and committees, and an item regarding possible housing for the homeless at the Presbyterian Church. City Manager Mendez stated he would report on the homeless issue at the Presbyterian Church at an upcoming meeting.

14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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Eduardo Montesino, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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