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MINUTES REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING

AGENCY, & SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
August 29, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
City of Watsonville
Community Rooms
275 Main Street, Top Floor
& Remote/Teleconference
NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b) Member Clark was scheduled to participate via teleconference from Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
4:30 p.m.

1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Montesino, Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, and Council Members Dutra (arrived at 4:38 p.m.), Orozco (arrived at 4:33 p.m.), Salcido, and Parker were present. Member Clark was absent.

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

2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (None)

3. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Public Comments (None)
(b) Closed Session Announcement:

The City Council recessed the regular meeting to discuss the matters that follow at 4:47 p.m.

3.a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)

1. Property: 101 Aviation Way (APN: 015-22-101)
Negotiating parties: Tamara Vides (City)
Alfredo Garcia
Under negotiation: price and terms of payment

2. Property: 7 Second Street (APN: 017-78-102)
Negotiating parties: Tamara Vides (City)
Ramanjeet Saini
Under negotiation: terms of Lease

3.b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
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Employee Organizations: Confidential, Executive Team, Fire Management, IAFF Local 1272, Management, United Public Employees of California, Local 792 (Mid-Management), Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, Police Officers Association, Police Management, Public Safety Mid-Management, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521, Clerical Technical
5:47 p.m.

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

Staff members present were City Manager Mendez, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Assistant City Manager Vides, Chief Zamora, Fire Division Chief Avila, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Merriam, IT Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Police Captain Rodriguez, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Jauregui.

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

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

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) Ron Cheshire, Monterey/ Santa Cruz Building & Construction Trades Council Director of Training and Education, stated he was gathering information regarding the status of apprenticeships throughout the area and spoke about the importance of the City’s Project Labor Agreement. He stated he would like to meet with Council and City staff to discuss any information he received on the matter.

Steve Trujillo, District 7 and Cabrillo Community College Governing Board Area VII Trustee, thanked the community for supporting the Pájaro Valley Pride Festival. He stated he enjoyed the Strawberry Festival and spoke about the potential for hosting a summer food festival. He thanked the City for the road improvements along Freedom Boulevard and stated he was looking forward to the new audio visual equipment in the Council Chambers.

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Kayla Gomez, Ventures Program Coordinator, thanked the Council for allowing Zoom participation. She provided an update on the Undocufund Monterey Bay Program that provided aid for undocumented workers who were negatively impacted by Covid-19, wildfires, storms, and flooding. She spoke about the aid provided to undocumented families after the winter storms earlier in the year.

7.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Salcido spoke about her attendance at various events over the summer and about her meeting with District 4 residents to address their safety concerns. She thanked Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes for his work in advancing road repairs along Freedom Boulevard.

Member Parker spoke about her participation at a variety of events over the summer. She thanked Jessica Bebee and other City staff for their efforts organizing the Strawberry Festival. She announced that a winter storm preparedness meeting would take place in District 7 in October.

Member Orozco thanked Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay’s Chief Operating Officer Satish Rishi for inviting her to a tour of their affordable housing project in Santa Cruz . She also thanked Watsonville Wetlands Watch for their partnership with the City. She spoke about multiple events she participated in over the past weeks and thanked Friends of Watsonville Parks & Community Services for their donation in support of the Teen Center.

Member Dutra stated he hosted a District 6 meeting during National Night Out and thanked staff and other Council Members who attended. He spoke about the increase in homelessness, exploring solutions, and about a meeting that would be held at the Westview Presbyterian Church regarding the homelessness services housing site project. He spoke about the road work on Freedom Boulevard and events he participated in over the summer.

Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter spoke about various events she attended over the summer including the Strawberry Festival and highlighted the Queen of the Patch contest.

She stated she would attend the meeting at Westview Presbyterian Church and would be hosting a District 2 meeting soon.

Mayor Montesino spoke about his attendance to a variety of events over the summer. He thanked teachers for all their work with the start of the new school year and spoke about the programs offered for youth over the summer.

7.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated Council received reports on all items but took no reportable action.

7.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BEACH STREET CAFÉ

7.e. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TAQUERIA DELICIAS 2

8. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required

8.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT – None
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8.b. URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN & TREE ORDINANCE STUDY SESSION Presentation by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Parks Superintendent Medina, Davey Resource Group Associate Consultant Allison Serafin Steere, Principal Consultant Tina McKeand, and Watsonville Wetlands Watch (WWW) Executive Director Jonathan Pilch
In answering Member Dutra, Executive Director Pilch and Associate Consultant Steere spoke about methods for tracking the planting of trees, determining best locations and types of trees to plant, criteria for heritage trees, potential for including tree planting in the renovation of Ramsay Park, procedures for handling dying trees, and the Neighborhood Tree Stewardship Pilot Program.

Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Salcido, spoke about proposed changes in the City’s tree ordinance, procedures and requirements for residents that want to remove or replace trees on their property.

In answering Member Salcido, Executive Director Pilch spoke about ways of ensuring the ordinance agreed with the City’s drought reduction programs.

Executive Director Pilch and Associate Consultant Steere, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the importance of partnering with Pájaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) to increase the number of trees on its campuses and explained the nomination process for heritage trees on private property.

In answering Member Orozco, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about ordinance requirements to protect trees during construction projects and for new development projects to include a specific percentage of tree canopy.

Executive Director Pilch and Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Orozco, spoke about potential locations throughout the City for planting trees, the sustainability of the Urban Forest Master Plan, and incentives for residents to plant trees on their properties.

Mayor Montesino expressed concerns with debris caused by trees and challenges with regular clean-up and maintenance.

Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter thanked staff and the consultants for their work on developing the Urban Forest Master Plan and updating the tree ordinance.

Public Input
Steve Trujillo, District 7, spoke in support of planting more trees, including at the local Cabrillo College campus, and asked Council to prioritize the issue.

9. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Orozco to approve the Consent Agenda.

Member Dutra spoke in support of Item 9.c.

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Mayor Montesino expressed concerns with the lack of sufficient bicycle lanes in relation to Item 9.h.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2023

9.b. MOTION APPROVING CITY RESPONSE TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY’S INVESTIGATION OF HOUSING OUR WORKERS & CYBER THREAT

PREPAREDNESS

9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 163-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CHRISP COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR ONCALL STRIPING, PROJECT NO. ST-23-01 QB, IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,450; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (REQUIRES A FOURFIFTHS (4/5) VOTE PER SECTION 7-14.03 (f) OF THE WATSONVILLE

MUNICIPAL CODE)

9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 164-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING

FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND ES ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC., A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AMENDING THE

SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION (INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $150,000) AND EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, FOR LANDFILL REGULATORY SERVICES AND PHASE III CLOSURE SERVICES; AND

AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME

9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 165-23 (CM)

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

CONTRACT TO WEST COAST SECURITY, INC, A CORPORATION, FOR FACILITY

ACCESS CONTROL, CCTV, AND VMS DESIGN, BUILD, INSTALLATION,

MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,600,000 FOR FIVE YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME

9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 166-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2024 MACK FRONT LOADER FOR THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE DIVISION FROM ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY, A

CORPORATION, THROUGH THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF SOURCEWELL, SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NUMBER 091219-LEG, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $452,826.45; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

A SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT (FUNDED FROM THE SOLID WASTE CIP FUND [0740] AND CALRECYCLE GRANT FUND [0260])

9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 167-23 (CM)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH SWIFT FUELS, LLC., A LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNLEADED AVIATION FUEL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $285,000, AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

PURCHASE ORDER (FUNDED FROM THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND)

9.h. AGREEMENT WITH ECOLOGY ACTION FOR PEDESTRAIN & BICYLCE SAFETY

EDUCATION
1) RESOLUTION NO. 168-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE $616,000 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT FROM

THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (CTC) TO PROVIDE

PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, EDUCATION AND

ACTIVITIES WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN SCHOOLS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL

AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260], AND TRANSFERRING $29,000 FROM THE FY 23/24 MEASURE D BICYCLE

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT TO THE MEASURE D SAFE ROUTES TO

DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE PROJECT
2) RESOLUTION NO. 169-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

APPROVING SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA

CRUZ, A CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FOR THE

SAFE ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $645,000; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SOLE

SOURCE AGREEMENT (FUNDED BY SPECIAL GRANTS AND MEASURE D FUNDS)

9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 170-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF

WATSONVILLE TO ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC), FY 23/24 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP (APP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,201, TO REDUCE CRIME AND PUBLIC NUISANCE

PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL BEVERAGE OUTLETS, TO EXECUTE A

STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ANY
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND(0260)

10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.a. MOU TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC &

SOCIAL MOBILITY & HEALTH & WELLBEING
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1) Staff Report by City Manager Mendez, Pájaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jasmine Nájera, & Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County (CAB) Executive Director MariaElena De La Garza
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
Member Salcido thanked PVPSA CEO Nájera and CAB Executive Director De La Graza for their efforts and spoke about the importance of collaboration among organizations throughout Santa Cruz County.

In answering Member Parker, City Manager Mendez spoke about funding and utilization of the Senior Administrative Analyst that would be hired as part of the collaborative.

Member Orozco spoke in support of the community collaborative and the potential positive impacts for the community.

City Manager Mendez and PVPSA CEO Nájera, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, spoke about importance of having a dedicated staff member who would handle scheduling of meetings, grant research, and other administration of services. 3) Public Input – None
Mayor Montesino acknowledged all who were involved with the community collaborative efforts.

Member Dutra thanked PVPSA CEO Nájera, CAB Executive Director De La Garza, and all other entities for their work. He spoke about the impact Covid-19 had on the expansion of collaboration among organizations throughout the County. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Montesino seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore QuirozCarter and carried by the following vote to approve Item 11.a.6. listed below.

AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) Authorize the City Manager to Work with Second Harvest Food Bank and the South County Triage Group (SCTG) to Draft a Memorandum of Understanding, to be considered by the City Council at a Future Meeting, Establishing a Community Collaborative that will Focus on (1) Economic and Social Mobility and (2) Community Health and Wellbeing

11.b. MEASURE R PROPOSED SPENDING PLAN FOR FY 23-24 & FY 24-25 1) Staff Report by Assistant City Manager Vides
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
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In answering Member Salcido, Assistant City Manager Vides spoke about the reasons additional staff needed to be hired to help execute the programs funded through Measure R.

Administrative Services Director Duran and Assistant City Manager Vides, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the anticipated costs of hiring the recommended number of staff to assist with projects and programs, and future bonding.

In answering Member Dutra, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about programs for youth and older adults that Measure R funds would be used to expand and improve, and about the importance of collaboration with various organizations to help the programs be successful. He stated staff would continue to work with consultants to address deferred maintenance across the City’s parks and facilities.

Assistant City Manager Vides, in answering Member Orozco, spoke about a potential collaboration with PVUSD to explore making fields and tracks of its schools available for public use, status of ongoing and planned street projects, and completing a Streets Master Plan to aid in prioritizing use of Measure R funds dedicated to street improvements.

In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib and Assistant City Manager Vides spoke about funds allocated towards special events.

Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Mayor Montesino, stated online registration was available for Parks programs.

In answering Mayor Montesino, Assistant City Manager Vides and City Manager Mendez stated hiring an additional staff person, as recommended, would aid in moving various projects forward and spoke about additional work being done to advance projects.

Assistant City Manager Vides, in answering Mayor Montesino, spoke about the status of road repair projects and work by staff to prioritize future projects.

City Manager Mendez stated that Measure R funds were projected to grow into the future and would be reinvested into the community.
3) Public Input
Eileen Clark-Nagaoka, District 6, spoke in support of Parks & Community Services and the various programs they offer.

Abel Sanchez, Measure R Committee Chair, spoke in support of the staff recommendation and potential for expanding programs and services with future revenue generated by Measure R.

Mari, District 3, requested community meetings for the Carey and Davis Streets neighborhood be held again and spoke about their positive impact. She asked that City employees be considered while determining use of Measure R funds.

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Daniel Dodge Jr., District 5, spoke in support of Measure R and thanked Library staff for their work. He expressed concerns with use of Measure R to hire staff and the potential to invest funds in existing and new parks.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Orozco, and carried by the following vote to approve Item 11.b.6. listed below.

AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 171-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE SPENDING PLAN FOR MEASURE R REVENUES FOR FY 2023- 2024 AND FY 2024-2025; AMENDING THE 2023-24 BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE $5,205,309 BUDGET APPROPRIATION INTO VARIOUS FUNDS; AUTHORIZE FOUR

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS TO THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT (TWO RECREATION COORDINATORS, ONE ADMINISTRATIVE

ANALYST AND ONE PROJECT COORDINATOR) TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT THE NEW PROPOSED PROGRAMS; AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS OF $267,000 FROM FUND BALANCE FROM REVENUES COLLECTED FROM APRIL 2023 TO JUNE 2023 TO BE SPENT AS PART OF THE SPENDING PLAN IN FY 2023-2024

11.c. PURCHASE OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS/DRONES), ACCOMPANYING EQUIPMENT & LICENSING FROM AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.
1) Staff Report by Police Captain Rodriguez
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Mayor Montesino, Captain Rodriguez spoke about the reason the drones were needed.

Captain Rodriguez, in answering Member Salcido, stated the drones could be used to aid with illegal firework use enforcement and to assist the Fire department in other scenarios. He spoke about the required training for drone operators in the department and about other requirements to be able to deploy the drones.

In answering Member Parker, Captain Rodriguez spoke about the drones’ mapping capabilities and stated Police would be willing to assist other City departments needing to use the drones.

Member Orozco spoke in support of the purchase of the drone system as a tool that could enhance efficiency and safety.

Member Dutra stated illegal firework usage was a concern in the community and requested the drone system be used to address the issue.

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In answering Member Dutra, City Attorney Zutler stated the State legislature determined drones were considered military grade equipment.

Captain Rodriguez, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, stated any use of the drone system would be included in the Police’s Military Equipment Use Annual Report to Council.
3) Public Input
Mari, District 3, expressed support for Police and spoke about the importance of keeping both officers and residents safe.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Salcido, seconded by Member Parker and carried by the following vote to approve Item 11.c.6. listed below.

AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.

AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
6) RESOLUTION NO. 172-23 (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) UNMANNED AERIAL

SYSTEMS (UAS/DRONES) AND ACCOMPANYING EQUIPMENT AND LICENSING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT

12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None

13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Dutra and Member Parker requested an item regarding parking in neighborhoods.

Member Dutra requested an item to discuss a potential historic building preservation ordinance.

Member Parker requested exploring the potential of extending the hours for the Waste and Recycle Drop-off Center and solutions for issues with submitting utility bill payments.

Mayor Montesino requested an item regarding evaluating the public’s need for extended hours of operation for service counters.

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14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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Eduardo Montesino, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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