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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 18, 2023
City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b) Mayor Montesino was scheduled to participate via telephone from: Garza Blanca Resort & Spa, Carretera a Punta Sam km. 5.2 Mza 9 Lote 3, Zona Continental de Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Q.R., 77400, Mexico
4:33 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, and Council Members Clark, Dutra (arrived at 4:52 p.m.), Orozco, Salcido (arrived at 4:50 p.m.) and Parker were present. Mayor Montesino was absent.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
3. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Public Comments
(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the regular meeting to discuss the matters that follow.
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (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)
3.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)
6:01 p.m.
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4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Parker, and Salcido were present. Mayor Montesino was absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Mendez, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Assistant City Manager Vides, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Police Chief Zamora, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Duran, IT Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Principal Planner Meek, Principal Engineer Caneer, Recreation Specialist Castro, Police Officer Travers, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Jauregui.
4.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Member Clark, seconded by Member Dutra, and carried by the following vote to excuse Mayor Montesino’s absence:
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Quiroz-Carter, Orozco, Parker, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Montesino
4.b. INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT AMBASSADORS VISITING FROM CROATIA
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
6.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
7. REPORTS TO COUNCIL
7.a. REPORT BY MAYOR MONTESINO ON SELECTION OF MEMBERS FOR THE
MEASURE R OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
The report was given by Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter.
7.b. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
City Manager Mendez stated he participated in the interview panel to select a new Chief Operating Officer for Visit Santa Cruz County and spoke about the Measure R Committee’s upcoming meeting. He stated Watsonville had been selected by the California League of Cities to be a banner showcase city at their Annual Conference.
7.c. REPORT BY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER VIDES REGARDING NEW LOOK OF CITY
IMAGE AND WAYFINDING PROGRAM
In answering Member Parker, Assistant City Manager Vides spoke about the process of refreshing the City logo.
Member Parker stated her reasons for preferring the City’s current logo.
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In answering Member Dutra, Assistant City Manager Vides spoke about the progress of the Wayfinding Program, timeline for completion of certain portions of it, and the potential for redesigning the City’s official flag.
Member Orozco stated her preference for the City’s old logo.
Member Salcido spoke about the potential of adding more detail to the refreshed logo and the importance of being able to produce it and add it on various items.
Member Parker requested additional options for the logo be taken to Council for consideration.
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter suggested adding “City of” to the refreshed logo.
8. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
8.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH) Steve Trujillo, Cabrillo Community College Governing Board Area VII Trustee, spoke about efforts to change the College’s name, listed the final options, and spoke about other projects that were in progress including affordable student housing.
Sam, District 3, expressed concerns with traffic accidents and speeding, and requested speed bumps in the Pajaro Lane area. He spoke about Airport Enterprise funds and expressed concerns with aircraft and fireworks noise.
Kirby Harris, District 7, spoke about the traffic fatality that recently occurred in that district and spoke about recurring issues with speeding and drivers not respecting traffic signals.
She requested that staff explore additional mitigation efforts.
Maria, District 6, inquired about the new Starbucks location that had been approved by the Planning Commission and about Council’s view of economic development. She spoke about the potential increase in carbon emissions as a result of the Starbucks’ drive-thru service.
Karina, District 6, expressed concerns with the number of Starbucks that were in the City and the high cost of living. She spoke about the potential of limiting the number of franchises allowed in the City and invited Council to collaborate with youth on determining priorities for the City’s growth.
? male, District 7, expressed concerns with drivers not respecting traffic signals and requested enhanced safety and mitigation measures.
Fernando Muñoz spoke about the reasons he and his family decided to lease their property for a new Starbucks and the potential benefits for the community.
Cheryl, District 7, expressed concerns with drivers ignoring stop signs around the district and drug and alcohol paraphernalia that litter the streets. She requested mitigation measures be put in place.
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8.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH) Member Salcido stated she attended the Summer in the City’s Mock City Council Meeting and spoke about the well-structured program. She spoke in support of Breastfeeding Awareness Month and expressed condolences for all involved in the fatal traffic accident in District 7.
Member Parker spoke about her attendance to the Summer in the City Graduation, her participation in a public meeting with Parks & Community Services regarding the pickleball courts, and a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers regarding repairs for the levee. She expressed concerns with drivers not respecting stop signs and spoke about the Planning Commission’s approval of a new Starbucks location.
Member Orozco spoke about her attendance to the Fourth of July Parade, invited the public to attend the Strawberry Jam Fun Run, and thanked Friends of Parks & Community Services for allocating additional funds for student scholarships. She spoke about the possibility of streamlining the process for installing traffic calming measures in neighborhoods.
Member Dutra spoke about the importance of addressing traffic safety concerns and exploring the possibility of streamlining the installation process for traffic calming measures and gave feedback on the options for Cabrillo College’s new name. He spoke about his and Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter’s visit to Watsonville’s sister city Velas, São Jorge, Azore Islands, Portugal and presented gifts to the City on their behalf.
Member Clark spoke about his participation in the Fourth of July Parade and thanked staff involved in organizing it. He spoke about his attendance to the Bob Moresco Memorial Barbecue hosted by the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter spoke about her attendance to Assemblymember Rivas’ swearing-in as House Speaker ceremony, and about her visit to our sister City Velas in Portugal. She stated her hopes the sister city partnerships continue. She spoke about her participation in the Summer in the City Graduation and other events she attended over the past weeks. She stated the importance of addressing traffic safety issues.
8.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated Council received reports on all Closed Session Items but took no reportable action.
8.d. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AUGUST AS BREASTFEEDING
AWARENESS MONTH
8.e. PRESENTATION BY ESPERANZA COMMUNITY FARMS REGARDING THE FARM 2
CAFETERIA PROJECT
Presentation by Project Manager Alma Leonor Sanchez, Interns Alexa Rodriguez, Sofia, and Emilia Zavala.
8.f. PRESENTATION BY MAX HENINGER, SENIOR PROJECT DEVELOPER AT EDEN
HOUSING, REGARDING RENTAL APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE TABASA
GARDENS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
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In answering Member Parker, Senior Project Developer Heninger spoke about funding sources for the project restricting the ability of applying a City Live/Work Preference for applicants.
Member Dutra spoke about his concerns with the housing project and stated Watsonville residents should be prioritized when applying.
In answering Member Dutra, Senior Project Developer Heninger spoke about potential restrictions on federal vouchers in relation to immigration status, parking concerns, and the project being named after late community member Jess Tabasa.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter read the following statement regarding Item 9.q. per Government Code Section 54953:
Item 9.q. is the approval of the Compensation Plan for the Executive Team which includes the following increases in compensation for executive City staff:
Year 1- 3% salary increase, an additional $50 in deferred compensation match per pay period, longevity pay of 1% at 10 years and an additional .5% at 15 years, and 12 additional hours of administrative leave.
Year 2- 3% salary increase.
In answering Member Dutra, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib answered questions regarding uses of the Senior Center kitchen in Item 9.d.
Member Dutra and Member Salcido spoke in support of Item 9.v.
Member Parker spoke in support of Items 9.d. and 9.k.
City Clerk Ortiz stated Mayor Montesino and Member Dutra would be designated as Voting Delegates in Item 9.b.
PUBLIC INPUT
Eric Sturm thanked Council for appointing him to the Personnel Commission.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Clark, seconded by Member Dutra, and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Montesino
9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JUNE 23 & 27, 2023
9.b. MOTION DESIGNATING COUNCIL MEMBERS AS VOTING DELEGATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 20-23, 2023, IN
SACRAMENTO, CA
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9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 140-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., A CORPORATION, FOR THE 2023 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT, NO. ST-23-01, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,294,296.00, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 15% CONTINGENCY ($194,144.00)
FOR UNFORESEEN CHANGE ORDERS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $1,488,440.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 141-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER KITCHEN RENOVATIONS, PROJECT NO. CB-23-04
9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 142-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EURO STYLE MANAGEMENT, A CORPORATION,
FOR THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE WWTP THICKENER COATING REHABILITATION PROJECT, NO. WW-23-14627, IN THE AMOUNT OF $585,000; AND APPROPRIATING $585,000 FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET OF THE SAME; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 143-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO WALLACE GROUP, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AT PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE AND HAMMER ROAD AND
OTHER LOCATIONS DIRECTED BY THE CITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 144-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING
CONTRACT TO NEW IMAGE LANDSCAPE COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE 2023-2026 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000 PER YEAR, FOR AN INITIAL
THREE-YEAR PERIOD WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND AN ADDITIONAL TWO-YEAR TERM; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 145-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIIONS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR CITY-WIDE STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE, PROJECT NO. TR23-14011, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 PER YEAR WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND BY ONE YEAR FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 146-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING DocuSign Envelope ID: 4768E284-AACC-4406-ACC5-15399C967E0B 383
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, PROJECT NO.
TR-23-14018, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 PER YEAR WITH
THE OPTION TO EXTEND AN ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.j. RESOLUTION NO. 147-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS, INC. DBA SENSUS USA, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER METER READING RADIO SUPPORT
TOWER AND EQUIPMENT AT THE CORRALITOS FILTER PLANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $305,340; AUTHORIZING A $70,000 BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720]; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CONTRACT
9.k. TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS
AT THE WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER
1) RESOLUTION NO. 148-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND SENIOR NETWORK SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
2) RESOLUTION NO. 149-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND SENIOR CITIZENS’ LEGAL SERVICES, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
3) RESOLUTION NO. 150-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE AND SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH
STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
4) RESOLUTION NO. 151-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
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CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREE (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME 5) RESOLUTION NO. 152-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE AND COMMUNITY BRIDGES, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.l. RESOLUTION NO. 153-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A ONE-YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ONE (1) ONE-YEAR OPTION TERM
BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, FOR USE OF COMMUNICATIONS TOWER LOCATED AT 370 AIRPORT BOULEVARD,
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NONSUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL
9.m. RESOLUTION NO. 154-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO SITE SERVICE AGREEMENT/SHORT-TERM AGREEMENT
WITH PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PVUSD), TO PROVIDE AFTER
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP PROGRAMMING AT PVUSD
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES THROUGH THE EXTENDED LEARNING
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AND APPROPRIATING $146,800 IN REVENUE FROM PVUSD TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]
9.n. RESOLUTION NO. 155-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND
PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, A CORPORATION, FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 225 SUDDEN STREET, (CALLAGHAN PARK CULTURAL CENTER), FOR PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS OF PVUSD’S SELPA PROGRAM COMMENCING ON AUGUST 7, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 6, 2025, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.o. RESOLUTION NO. 156-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE,
AUTHORIZING THE PAJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REHABILITATION ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE; AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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9.p. RESOLUTION NO. 157-23 (CM)
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 2023-2025
9.q. RESOLUTION NO. 158-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN FOR
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, CHIEFS OF POLICE AND FIRE (EXECUTIVE TEAM) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2025
9.r A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FIRE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2025 – Removed for consideration at a future meeting.
9.s. RESOLUTION NO. 159-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2025
9.t. RESOLUTION NO. 160-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE – SB1 PROJECT LIST FY 23/24 (AMENDED JULY 18, 2023) TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 FUNDS
9.u. ORDINANCE NO. 1456-23 (CM)
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE INCREASING THE
COMPENSATION FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE MAYOR, PER MONTH, AS PERMITTED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516
9.v. RESOLUTION NO. 161-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING ERIC STURM TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PERSONNEL
COMMISSION
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. WATSONVILLE LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN
1) Staff Report by Library Director Martinez, Principal Martin Gómez & Associate Consultant Grace Stetson of MJ Gómez Associates
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
Member Dutra thanked Library Director Martinez and the consultants for their efforts. He spoke about the potential for continuing to expand services.
Library Director Martinez spoke about using technology to enhance Library services.
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In answering Member Orozco, Library Director Martinez spoke about community engagement efforts to determine potential weekend hours.
Member Orozco spoke about the possibility of hosting additional events throughout the community.
In answering Member Orozco, Library Director Martinez spoke about exploring ways to encourage community members to obtain Library cards.
Library Director Martinez, in answering Member Dutra, stated the Library received funding from the Santa Cruz County Library Financing Authority, and explained how funding levels were determined.
MJ Gómez Associates Principal Gómez, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about the California Library Services Act’s Transaction Based Reimbursement Program, which had not been funded in recent years and could be a potential revenue source for the Library. 3) Public Input
Sam, District 3, spoke in support of the Library and agreed with Member Orozco’s suggestion of hosting a book fair.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Orozco, and carried by the following vote to approve Item 11.a.6. listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker, Montesino
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 162-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING THE WATSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2028
11.b. CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF FURTHER DEFERRAL OF ON/OFF SITE PERMIT FEES AND DEFERRAL OF CLEAN UP DEPOSIT FEES TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, RELATING TO THE HILLCREST SUBDIVISION PROJECT LOCATED AT 511 OHLONE PARKWAY,
WATSONVILLE
1) Staff Report by City Manager Mendez
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Salcido, City Manager Mendez spoke about the date the initial payment for fees was made by the developer, the interest rate included in the payments, and other provisions of the deferral agreement.
City Manager Mendez, in answering Member Dutra, stated the reasons given by the developer to request deferral of fees and efforts to keep the project moving forward.
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In answering Member Parker, City Manager Mendez spoke about collaboration with the developer on allowing deferral of fees and ensuring the City received payment.
Member Parker thanked City Manager Mendez for his efforts and spoke about the importance of the agreement being followed through.
3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Salcido, seconded by Member Clark to ratify the agreement for further deferral of on/off site permit fees and deferral of clean up deposit fees to September 1, 2023, relating to the Hillcrest Subdivision Project located at 511 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Dutra stated he would have liked a representative of the developer to attend the meeting.
Member Parker stated she was confident in the project and the developer.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Montesino
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Dutra requested an update on the Sunshine Garden Subdivision.
Members Dutra, Orozco, and Parker requested an update on updating the process for installation of traffic calming measures.
Member Parker requested the traffic calming measures discussion include exploring the potential for traffic cameras to monitor stop sign areas around the City.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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