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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 27, 2023
City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:30 p.m.
Note: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b) Council Member Dutra was scheduled to participate via telephone from: The Tower Hotel, London, St. Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LD, United Kingdom
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Montesino, Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter and Council Members Clark, Orozco, Parker, and Salcido were present. Member Dutra 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, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Merriam, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Police Chief Sims, Fire Division Chief Avila, Recreation Superintendent Negrete, Recreation Supervisor Barrera, Recreation Supervisor Beebe, Recreation Specialist Bragado, Recreation Coordinator Tirado, Parks Superintendent Medina, Recreation Supervisor Merolla, Utility Crew Leader Moreno, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Landaverry.
1.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 Dutra’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INFORMATION ITEMS
3.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
3.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EVA SOPHIA MARTINEZ RODRIGUEZ AS WATSONVILLE'S 2023-2025 YOUTH POET LAUREATE
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4.b. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RACHEL HUERTA AS WATSONVILLE'S 2023-2025 YOUTH POET LAUREATE
4.c. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 2023 AS PARKS MAKE LIFE
BETTER MONTH
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.a. DISCUSSION ON THE UNHOUSED/HOMELESS STRATEGY & POTENTIAL HOMELESS
SERVICES HOUSING SITE
1) Staff presentation by Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson, Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner, and Dignity Moves Co-Founder Price
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Clark, Dignity Moves Co-Founder Price stated the housing site would be staffed around the clock by employees trained in crisis prevention and intervention. She spoke about other conflict resolution methods, policies, regulations applicable to its residents, the length of time the housing site would remain at the location, and the process of finding permanent housing for residents.
Dignity Moves Co-Founder Price, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the various pathways to permanent housing that would be available to residents of the housing site.
In answering Member Clark, Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson stated the County explored various potential properties for the housing site and the reasons for selecting Westview Presbyterian Church in Watsonville.
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner, in answering Member Clark, further explained why the grant application was submitted by Monterey County, Santa Cruz County’s potential use for the Roadway Inn, and exploring avenues to secure funding and sustain the project after the initial grant funds were spent.
Dignity Moves Co-Founder Price spoke about how the housing site would offer a full range of services in a cost-effective manner.
In answering Member Clark, Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson and Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner spoke about having trained staff onsite to reduce calls to emergency services, funding allocated by Monterey County to assist the Salvation Army with kitchen renovations, and other Salvation Army services that would continue to be available.
In answering Member Salcido, Pájaro River Flood Management Agency (PRFMA) Executive Director Strudley and Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson spoke about timelines for the planned Pájaro Levee Repair Project, safety hazards for residents of the River, multijurisdictional efforts to relocate those living in the area, the deadline for spending grant funding, efforts to explore various possible locations for the housing site, allocation of the grant funds, and pursuing of additional funding.
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Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner, in answering Member Salcido, spoke about the importance of partnerships among various jurisdictions to maximize use of funding allocated to address homelessness and the challenges with the shelter services offered by the Salvation Army.
In answering Member Salcido, Dignity Moves Co-Founder Price spoke about construction of the housing site, wraparound services, and handling of potential drug use issues.
Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson and Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner answered a question from Member Salcido regarding the possibility of having security on-site and adopting a zero-tolerance policy for drug use.
In answering Member Parker, Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson and Dignity Moves Co-Founder Price spoke about accountability among residents of the project regarding litter, pet hygiene, the system used for addressing issues, and policies regarding residents having guests.
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner, in answering Member Parker, spoke about partnerships the County engaged in to relocate people living around the San Lorenzo River, funds obtained for that purpose, the potential for the City to receive similar funding, and additional partnerships to expand homeless services and housing options across the County.
In answering Member Parker, Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson stated various potential properties for the housing site had been explored and spoke about viability issues that were encountered.
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner provided additional information regarding challenges with identifying a proper location for the housing site.
In answering Member Parker and Member Salcido, Co-Founder Price spoke about bathroom and shower facilities for the housing site.
In answering Member Parker, Monterey County Homeless Services Supervisor Wilson and Dignity Moves Co-Founder Price spoke about guidelines for residents, including pet care, property maintenance, and steps to address a wide range of issues.
Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson answered questions from Member Clark regarding payment to the Westview Presbyterian Church for use of their property, potential for utilization of security cameras, and concerns with strains on emergency services.
In answering Member Clark, Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner spoke about the County’s proposed 24-hour crisis support services and ways in which mental health issues were addressed at the time.
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Member Orozco spoke in support of the housing project and the wraparound services that would be offered. She requested the possibility of 24-hour security be explored and suggested jurisdictions involved in the project as well as the community be given an opportunity to provide input on the function and success of it in the future.
In answering Member Salcido, Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Director Ratner stated Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health services would not be onsite around the clock and spoke about collaboration among all involved organizations to connect residents of the site to services.
Mayor Montesino spoke in support of the project and requested the option of security for the site be explored.
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter spoke in support of the project and stated she did not believe the housing site required security. She spoke about various situations that led people to become homeless.
3) Public Input
Lieutenant Nayeli Mercado, Salvation Army, inquired about who the housing site would serve and spoke about the extensive services offered by the Salvation Army. She expressed concern over people using those services losing access and spoke about undocumented people needing services.
Steve Trujillo, District 7, stated church attendance was declining around the country and church properties were a good option for those projects. He spoke about Police hiring issues and against hiring security for the site.
Anissa Bañuelos, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County (CAB) Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Department, spoke in support of the project and of providing additional housing options for the homeless population. She stated CAB was ready to provide any necessary support.
Monike Tone, Pájaro/Watsonville Homeless Union President, read a letter requesting the grant funding awarded to Monterey County be allocated towards purchase of a property that could be used to build permanent housing for the homeless population that resided along Pájaro River.
Trina Coffman-Gomez, Salvation Army Board of Directors Chair, expressed concerns with the Salvation Army potentially shutting down and submitted Shelter Client and Shelter Program Reports to Council. She stated her concerns with the housing site only serving a specific segment of the homeless population and spoke about collaborating with the City to achieve permanent solutions.
Elysa Trujillo expressed concerns with the housing site and stated homelessness was a difficult subject and solutions were not easy.
May continued reading a letter by Monike Tone stating opposition to temporary housing and requesting funding awarded to Monterey County be used for purchase of a property where permanent housing could be built.
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Salvador Pacheco, member of the Pájaro/Watsonville Homeless Union, spoke about his experience with homelessness and stated permanent solutions were needed. ? male, expressed frustration with taxes being raised and lack of quality services and roads. He spoke about the property taxes he paid every year.
Samuel, District 3, stated temporary housing was not a viable solution for homelessness and advocated for permanent housing.
Yesenia, District 7, expressed concerns with some of the issues and questions raised by Council regarding the housing site. She stated housing solutions and mental health services were necessary, asked Council to collaborate with Monterey County, and stated her concerns with perceptions around people struggling with addiction issues.
Eli, District 7, expressed frustration with the volume of questions asked by Council regarding the project, spoke in support of the project, and expressed concerns with negative portrayals of homeless persons as addicts.
Bianca, District 2, recommended adopting a commercial linkage fee to create additional funding for housing, inquired about what actions were being taken by the City to prevent homelessness, and provided several examples of potential ordinances and programs.
Ilia Bulaich, District 1, stated his concerns with the proposed project, including potential safety issues. He spoke about challenges the City of Santa Cruz was having in their efforts to address homelessness and stated homelessness was a widespread issue.
Juan Quintana, District 5, stated homelessness was a very complex issue with no simple or easy solutions and spoke about various factors that could lead to homelessness. ? female, inquired about the cost of building the tiny homes and about why the City did not have more cannabis dispensaries that could generate tax revenue.
Bernie Gomez, District 1, spoke in support of the harm reduction model to handle addiction problems and in support of the City collaborating with other jurisdictions to provide tangible solutions for homelessness.
Drew Rodgers, District 5, thanked Council, the presenters, and the public for all the information that had been shared and requested Council explore ways to prevent pesticides from being sprayed on agriculture.
Frank Barba, District 7, stated the middle-class population needed to be taken into consideration and be provided with services and programs. He said the City did not have the capacity to provide services to the homeless population.
Javi spoke in support of the grant funding awarded to Monterey County. He thanked the presenters for the information they provided and stated he was willing to collaborate with them.
Genevieve Lucas-Conwell, Coalition of Homeless Services Providers Executive Director, spoke in support of the housing site.
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Jill Allen, Dorothy’s Place Executive Director, spoke about the organization’s work and stated they were exploring a partnership with Dignity Moves. She encouraged Council to speak to Santa Barbara’s City Council.
Member Parker spoke about her responsibility as a Council Member to ask questions about projects that would happen in Watsonville.
In answering Member Clark, Monterey County Homeless Services Director Wilson stated a survey was done among residents of the Pájaro River the previous year regarding interest in being given access to a tiny home in the housing project.
Dignity Moves Co-Founder Price, in answering Member Clark, spoke about various ways in which issues and concerns that could arise would be addressed.
Mayor Montesino thanked the presenters for all the information they provided and retracted his previous comments regarding exploring security for the project. 4) Motion – None
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
6.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Yesenia inquired about the possibility of allowing the public to join Council meetings virtually.
Mayor Montesino stated upgrades to the Council Chambers to allow for virtual participation in meetings were scheduled to begin next month.
Eli, District 7, spoke about her negative experiences at Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH), challenges faced by the community to obtain quality health care, and potential loss of revenue due to residents going to other hospitals. She encouraged Council to support improving WCH services.
Juan Quintana, District 5, expressed concerns with use of illegal fireworks throughout the City, asked Council for enforcement measures, and expressed concerns with speeding.
Samuel, District 3, stated permanent housing for the homeless was needed and requested additional information regarding specifics of the housing site.
6.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter thanked the public for participating in the conversation regarding the potential housing site for the homeless population. She spoke about events she attended over the past weeks and others she would attend in the future.
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congratulated all those who participated in organizing Nerdville.
Member Parker spoke about her attendance to the Vista Montaña LLMAD community meeting and to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting where she spoke against the reduction of PRFMA’s budget.
Mayor Montesino spoke about his attendance to Nerdville and his visit to WCH with City Manager Mendez, where they received updates on the status of their operations. He stated Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District had received additional grant funding and spoke about potential positive impacts of the funds for the community. He thanked everyone for participating in the discussion regarding the grant awarded to Monterey County and the proposed housing site.
7. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
7.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
At City Manager Mendez’s request, Assistant Police Chief Sims spoke about efforts to address concerns with illegal fireworks including assigning additional staff to patrol and impose fines. He stated all booths selling fireworks would be inspected by the Fire Department and their staff would be out patrolling along with Police.
In answering Member Parker, Assistant Chief Sims stated citations for use of illegal fireworks could be issued based on video evidence and homeowners could be fined for use of illegal fireworks on their property.
7.b. COMMITTEE HISTORY PRESENTATION BY CITY CLERK ORTIZ Member Parker spoke about committees she had participated in prior to being on the Council and their purpose, and about the possibility of contacting former staff and Council members to obtain additional information on other committees.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
Adam Bolaños-Scow, Campaign for Organic and Regenerative Agriculture Co-Founder, spoke in support of Item 8.o. and thanked Council for holding a study session regarding organic farming at a past Council meeting.
Tom Bentley, District 4, spoke in support of Item 8.o. and spoke about the importance of youth involvement with pursuing widespread organic farming.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Orozco, and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra
8.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2023
8.b. RESOLUTION NO. 118-23 (CM)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND RAIMI & ASSOCIATES, INC, EXTENDING THE TERM FROM JUNE 30, 2023, TO DECEMBER 30, 2023, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME
8.c. RESOLUTION NO. 119-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY (CDT), FOR THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT 365 SOFTWARE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $182,900 (FUNDED FROM ACCOUNT 210-7360 HOSTED
SERVICES)
8.d. RESOLUTION NO. 120-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
A CONTRACT WITH WATSONVILLE WETLANDS WATCH, A CORPORATION, FOR
WETLAND TRAILS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, VEGETATION AND NATIVE HABITAT
MANAGEMENT, ENCAMPMENT DETERRENCE MINIMIZATION AND CLEAN-UP SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $268,000; AND AUTHORIZING CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.e. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
NO-COST CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS ON VARIOUS CONTRACTS; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME – Removed by Mayor Montesino. See Item 9.
8.f. RESOLUTION NO. 121-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND SPECIALIZED HELICOPTERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR THE USE OF FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT TIE-DOWN SPACES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 150 AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.g. RESOLUTION NO. 122-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND SKYDIVE SURFCITY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR THE USE OF THREE (3) ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT TIE-DOWN SPACES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160 AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.h. RESOLUTION NO. 123-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
A FOUR- YEAR LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CALIBRO AVIONIC LLC. DBA CALIBRO AVIATION FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY WHICH INCLUDES 11,200 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE/ HANGAR/ STORAGE SPACE LOCATED AT 50 AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA79EB-CC93-46B5-9943-D6A1F20947D9 Vol 65 Min-CC062723
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COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.i. RESOLUTION NO. 124-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INCORPORATED, DBA PAJARO VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 451 GREEN VALLEY ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANGER TO EXECTE SAME
8.j. RESOLUTION NO. 125-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONSENTING TO AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT AND
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, BY AND BETWEEN CANDICE KING, A SOLE PROPRIETOR, DBA C.K.’S RESTORATION, AND SKYDIVE SURFCITY, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RELATING TO THAT CERTAIN LEASE, DATED MARCH 23, 2022, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CANDICE KING, A SOLE PROPRIETOR, DBA C.K.’S RESTORATION, FOR THE USE OF 125 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, 1,363 SQUARE FEET OF HANGAR/STORAGE SPACE, AND PARKING, LOCATED AT 160 AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.k. RESOLUTION NO. 126-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONSENTING TO AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT AND
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT, BY AND BETWEEN INFORMART, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, DBA GARY AIR, AND SPECIALIZED HELICOPTERS, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RELATING TO THAT CERTAIN LEASE, DATED MARCH 1, 2020, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND INFORMART, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, DBA GARY AIR, FOR THE USE OF 6,727 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE/HANGAR/STORAGE SPACE LOCATED AT 140 AVIATION WAY,
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.l. RESOLUTION NO. 127-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES,
FROM FOLSOM LAKE FORD THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT (CONTRACT #1- 22-23-14C), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $112,636.16; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE
ORDER (FUNDED BY MEASURE Y)
8.m. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE CONFIDENTIAL UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2026 – Removed by Mayor Montesino for consideration at a future meeting.
8.n. RESOLUTION NO. 128-23 (CM)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RATIFYING
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2026
8.o. RESOLUTION NO. 129-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
SUPPORTING THE TRANSITION OF AGRICULTURAL FIELDS WITHIN A ONE MILE DISTANCE FROM THE CITY’S URBAN LIMIT LINE TO BE FARMED ORGANICALLY
AND REGENERATIVELY
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8.e. RESOLUTION NO. 130-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
NO-COST CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS ON VARIOUS CONTRACTS; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME City Manager Mendez and Assistant City Manager Vides provided additional details regarding the contracts included in this item and the reasons they required extensions.
In answering Member Parker, Assistant City Manager Vides stated the resolution only applied to specific contracts which were listed in the corresponding staff report.
Public Input – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Orozco, and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
10.a. CONFIRMATION OF DIAGRAMS, ASSESSMENTS, & LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR BAY BREEZE LLMAD, VISTA MONTAÑA LLMAD, & GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LLMAD (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)
1) Staff Report by Parks Superintendent Medina & Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
Member Parker spoke about the well-attended community meetings regarding the Vista Montaña LLMAD and stated a committee made up of homeowners was established to aid with addressing concerns.
In answering Member Parker, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about the proposed assessment increases for the Vista Montaña LLMAD.
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Member Parker spoke about potential solutions for the deferred maintenance and annual assessment increase concerns raised by residents of the Vista Montaña LLMAD.
In answering Member Salcido, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about the proposed assessment increase for the Bay Breeze LLMAD. 3) Public Comments – None
In answering Member Clark, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib stated the Vista Montaña townhomes had a homeowners’ association which handled specific maintenance needs.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Orozco, and carried by the following vote to approve Items 10.a.6 through 10.a.8.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 131-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR THE BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
7) RESOLUTION NO. 132-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 8) RESOLUTION NO. 133-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
10.b. RECOMMENDED BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 & 2024-25 & RELATED ACTIONS (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) 1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Duran 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Mendez stated he and Administrative Services Director Duran met with all department heads to discuss their budget requests and establish priorities. He further explained how budget allocations were determined.
Administrative Services Director Duran and City Manager Mendez answered Mayor Montesino’s questions regarding the travel funds allocated to each Council Member.
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City Manager Mendez answered questions from Mayor Montesino about policies regarding Council expenses for event attendance, exploring healthcare coverage for Council, and developing a plan to ensure effective and timely responses to Council questions in lieu of hiring a staff member exclusively for that purpose. 3) Public Comments
Bernie Gomez, District 1, inquired about vacancies in the Police Department and the potential for re-allocating funds for Police officers to fill other needs. He thanked City Manager Mendez for his efforts with the budget.
Bianca, District 2, requested information regarding funding for Police and if the City was receiving revenue from commercial linkage fees.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Salcido, seconded by Member Clark to approve Items 10.b.6 through 10.b.14.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Mayor Montesino, Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides spoke about the amount of funding invested in improving the City’s infrastructure and provided details on the various planned projects.
Member Orozco requested repairs and improvements on Airport Road.
In answering Member Orozco, Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides stated staff was working to prioritize needs, determine cost, and pursue funding for various potential projects.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra
6) Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Increasing the Compensation for Each Member of the City Council, & The Mayor, Per Month, as Permitted by California Government Code Section 36516 7) RESOLUTION NO. 134-23 (CM)
RESOLUTION NO. 1-23 (SHA)
RESOLUTION NO. 1-23 (SA)
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS OF
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF FUNDS, AND
APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 to 2027-28
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8) RESOLUTION NO. 135-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AMENDING RENT CHARGES FOR HANGARS AND FEES AT THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FY2023-2024 AND FY2024-2025
9) RESOLUTION NO. 136-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADOPTING THE “CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FACILITY USE PRIORITY CLASSIFICATIONS” AND ADOPTING THE
FACILITY RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE USE OF PARK AND RECREATION
FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
10) RESOLUTION NO. 137-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADOPTING THE “CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IMPACT FEES” WITHIN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
11) RESOLUTION NO. 138-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE ESTABLISHING TOTAL ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STATE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XIII-B FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
12) ORDINANCE NO. 1455-23 (CM)
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE INSTRUCTING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ TO LEVY AND
COLLECT A PROPERTY TAX ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023, FIXING THE RATE OF 0.077% THEREOF AND ALLOCATING IT TO THE RETIREMENT FUND 13) RESOLUTION NO. 2-23 (SHA)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS OF
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
FINDING THAT THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSING ASSET FUND FOR PLANNING AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS IS NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRODUCING, IMPROVING, AND PRESERVING THE COMMUNITY’S SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME
HOUSING
14) RESOLUTION NO. 139-23 (CM)
RESOLUTION NO. 3-23 (SHA)
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COUNCIL IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS OF
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FINDING THAT THE USE OF THE FORMER AGENCY’S FUNDS AND OTHER ASSETS GENERATED FROM THE WATSONVILLE 2000 REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, INCREASING, AND PRESERVING THE COMMUNITY’S SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
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11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT PROCESS (Requested by Mayor Montesino) 1) Staff Report by City Clerk Ortiz
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Parker, City Attorney Zutler spoke about options to place more than one City Charter amendment measure on the ballot if needed.
Member Parker suggested Council host study sessions for the public to obtain input on potential amendments to the Charter. She spoke about the importance of community engagement and expressed concerns with moving through the process too quickly.
Mayor Montesino spoke about the possibility of hosting study sessions in each District to engage as many community members as possible.
Member Salcido expressed her interest in forming part of the City Charter Review Subcommittee.
City Manager Mendez spoke about legislation being proposed by Senator Anna Caballero to allow increased flexibility with compensation for city councils. 3) Public Input – None
In answering Member Orozco, City Clerk Ortiz stated Council could establish a committee and the Mayor could make appointments at a later time.
Member Orozco and Member Clark expressed interest in being part of the City Charter Review Subcommittee.
Member Parker spoke about the potential for establishing various subcommittees to focus on making changes to different areas of the City Charter.
City Clerk Ortiz spoke about the benefits of establishing a Charter Review Subcommittee and answered Member Clark’s questions regarding the potential for holding Special Council Meetings to discuss Charter amendments in different locations.
City Manager Mendez stated the City Charter Review Subcommittee could take items back to the entire Council for consideration and spoke about the proposed timeline for the Subcommittee’s work.
Member Parker expressed concerns with the proposed timeline for working on Charter amendment suggestions.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Salcido, seconded by Member Orozco that the Mayor appoint a limited term, limited subject matter “ad-hoc” Council subcommittee to review the City Charter and develop amendments for Council consideration to be placed on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and that the Mayor appoint the members by June 30, 2023.
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5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Parker expressed concerns with appointing members to the subcommittee when not all interested Council members where present to advocate for their appointment.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
14. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
15. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Public Comments
(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the regular meeting to discuss the matters that follow at 10:09 p.m.
15.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – Item Removed. (Government Code Section 54956.9 (a))
Name of Case: Ford Kanzler, et al v City of Watsonville, et al – Santa Cruz County Superior Court (Case No. 20CV01057)
15.b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
1. Agency Negotiator: Mark Wilson, Burke, Williams & Sorensen Employee Organization: United Public Employees of California, Local 792 (MidManagement)
2. Agency Negotiator: Nathalie Manning
Employee organizations: Confidential, Executive Team, Fire Management Group, Management, Police Management Group)
15.c. PERSONNEL MATTERS
(Government Code Section 54957)
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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Tile: City Manager
16. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
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Eduardo Montesino, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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