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MINUTES REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, & SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
December 12, 2023
City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street,
Top Floor
4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Montesino, Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Orozco, and Salcido were present. Member Parker was absent.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE
3. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Public Comments
(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow:
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a))
1. Name of case: Ford Kanzler, et al v City of Watsonville, et al - Santa Cruz County Superior Court (Case No. 20CV01057)
2. Name of case: Rita Goel v City of Watsonville; Michael Christopher McKinley – Monterey County Superior Court (Case No. 23CV000482)
City Council Resumed at 5:30 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Montesino, Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Orozco, and Salcido were present. Member Parker was absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Mendez, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Assistant City Manager Vides, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Merriam, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Deputy City Manager Manning, Police Chief Zamora, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Police Sergeant Trujillo, Public Information Officer Pulido, Administrative Analyst Mata, Administrative Assistant II Renteria, 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 Mayor Pro Tempore QuirozCarter, and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Parker’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
6.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
6.c. WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Orozco, seconded by Member Clark, and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
7.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14, 2023
7.b. LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, & COMMITTEES
MOTION AFFIRMING LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST & DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO POST IT AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54973
7.c. RESOLUTION NO. 229-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01
7.d. RESOLUTION NO. 230-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DOCUSIGN, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC
SIGNATURE SOLUTION SERVICES, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,644.25; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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7.e. RESOLUTION NO. 231-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH eSCRIBE SOFTWARE LTD., FOR MEETING
AGENDA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,177.78 OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.f. RESOLUTION NO. 232-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., A CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024, FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING
PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.g. RESOLUTION NO. 233-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND HDR ENGINEERING, INC., AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION (INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $17,736.00); AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.h. RESOLUTION NO. 234-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, PROJECT NO. TR-23-14018; INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $150,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.i. RESOLUTION NO. 235-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONTRACT TO K&D LANDSCAPING, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE 2023-2026
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $223,058 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
7.j. RESOLUTION NO. 236-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE (1)
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., A CORPORATION, TO PERFORM
HEADWORKS AND INFLUENT PUMP STATION DESIGN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,709,629; (2) AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AND (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,158,700 FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND BALANCE DocuSign Envelope ID: 892D41D7-C243-4D2A-9614-000AFD10C87F Vol 65 Min-CC121223
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7.k. RESOLUTION NO. 237-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE (1)
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE AND DUDEK, A CORPORATION, TO PERFORM TEMPORARY HEADWORKS RELOCATION DESIGN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $291,586; (2) AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AND (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $291,586 FROM THE
WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND
7.l. RESOLUTION NO. 238-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., A
CORPORATION, FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER (MSC) IMPROVEMENTS, DESIGN
BUILD (DB), PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $327,801 AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.m. RESOLUTION NO. 239-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONTRACT TO CLEAN EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., A CORPORATION,
FOR LAB PACKING, COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS, PROJECT NO. WD23-01, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 PER YEAR, WITH THE OPTION OF EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR A MAXIMUM OF FIVE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR (1) PERIODS; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT ($250,000 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE SOLID WASTE FUND [0740] PER FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING FY2023-2024)
7.n. RESOLUTION NO. 240-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
SOLE SOURCE VENDOR AND TWO-YEAR CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATIONS, INC, FOR GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION
AND SERVICES PROGRAM IN WATSONVILLE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $209,050; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.o. RESOLUTION NO. 241-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NHA ADVISORS, LLC. FOR MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.p. RESOLUTION NO. 242-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LEASE WITH ONE (1) FIVE YEAR OPTION
TERM BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND MIDPEN HOUSING, A CORPORATION, FOR 275 MAIN STREET SUITE 204, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NON-SUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL
APPROVAL
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7.q. MOTION APPROVING SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR REGULATORY AGREEMENT WITH IDEAL EVERGREEN, L.P., BORROWER, & WALKER & DUNLOP,
LLC, LENDER, IN CONNECTION WITH A LOAN FROM LENDER TO BORROWER TO
PURCHASE EVERGREEN APARTMENTS
7.r. RESOLUTION NO. 243-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $67,000 FROM S. MARTINELLI & COMPANY (“MARTINELLI’S”) TO BE USED FOR THE
PURCHASE OF HAZMAT RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE TRUST FUND
7.s. RESOLUTION NO. 244-23 (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 SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $465,000 TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE
CALIFORNIA EXTENDED WATER AND WASTEWATER ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM; AND IF AWARDED, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE WATER AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUNDS
7.t. APPROVAL OF REVISED SALARY LISTS FOR EACH BARGAINING UNIT 1) RESOLUTION NO. 245-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 171-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - CONFIDENTIAL, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
2) RESOLUTION NO. 246-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 172-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – EXECUTIVE TEAM, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAYSCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
3) RESOLUTION NO. 247-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 173-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – FIRE MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
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COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 4) RESOLUTION NO. 248-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 174-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1272 (IAFF), IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND
LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
PAY SCHEDULE
5) RESOLUTION NO. 249-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 175-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
6) RESOLUTION NO. 250-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 176-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - MID-MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
7) RESOLUTIO NO. 251-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 177-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 8) RESOLUTION NO. 252-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 178-22 (CM), AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 9) RESOLUTION NO. 253-23 (CM)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 179-22 (CM), AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – POLICE MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS
ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE
10) RESOLUTION NO. 254-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 180-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - PUBLIC SAFETY MIDMANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 11) RESOLUTION NO. 255-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 181-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 521 (SEIU), IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING
ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY
SCHEDULE
12) RESOLUTION NO. 256-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 182-22 (CM) AND APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY
OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST (TEMPORARY) FOR UNREPRESENTED POSITIONS IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MASTER PAY SCHEDULE
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
9. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
9.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Megan Carroll, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator, spoke about staffing and resource challenges at the Animal Shelter and requested that management be held accountable for not addressing those issues.
The following speakers requested Council approve a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza:
Landa Rosebaugh
Isaac Chavarria
Eric Solis
Lucy Rodriguez
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Francine Heart expressed concerns with safety at a local gun range.
The following speakers requested Council approve a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza:
Noemi
Rebecca Brixton
Noely Farhat
Nasreen
Laura Kummera
Maria Ramos Bracamontes
Daniela
Shizue Shikuma
Sonia
Aminah
Sarah
Pam Sexton
Rabbi Debbie Israel, District 4, spoke in opposition of Council approving a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The following speakers requested Council approve a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza:
Cindy Hernandez
Ani
Ihlam, District 7
Irene
Paulina
Michael
Daniel
Carmen, District 5
Susana
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Emiko Stewart, District 7
Eli, District 7
Mauricio
Murray, District 4, stated his reasons for being opposed to Council approving a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The following speakers requested Council approve a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza:
Eileen Clark Nagaoka, District 6
Yesenia
Kelly
Jasmine Nájera
Maria Cadenas
Tony Nuñez, District 6, spoke in support of the speakers who requested a ceasefire resolution. He asked for Council’s support of Measure N, a Pajaro Valley Health Care District Bond Measure, which would be on the March 2024 Presidential Primary Election ballot.
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The following speakers requested Council approve a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza:
Reyna Ruiz
Manuel Quiroz
Marisa Kang
Ruby Vasquez
Francisco Estrada, District 4
Elias Gonzalez
Crystal Gonzalez Avila
9.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL – None
9.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
9.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MILES REITER
Mayor Montesino called for a recess at 6:32 p.m. due to disruptions from members of the public. The meeting reconvened at 6:40 p.m.
9.e. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RAICES Y CARIÑO
9.f. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SOUTH COUNTY TRIAGE GROUP
9.g PINK PATCH PROJECT
Police Chief Zamore presented a check in the amount of $19,062.59 funded through the Pink Patch Project to the Katz Cancer Research Center
10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
10.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT - None
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH H.
VERACRUZ, VERACRUZ, MEXICO
1) Oral Report by Veracruz Sister City Committee Members Janet R. Johns, Ruby Ann Vasquez, & Leticia Gonzalez Ponce
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Ruby Vasquez stated Veracruz’s officials were aware of the process for establishing a sister city partnership and were ready to establish the partnership. Ms. Vasquez spoke about the arts being a focus of the partnership and stated there were options for expansion.
Janet Johns added that there were ties to dances from Veracruz and collaborations with dance teachers already in place in Watsonville.
3) Public Input
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group and spoke about the importance of creating opportunities for children to continue learning traditional dances.
Veronica Leon, District 4, member of Esperanza del Valle, spoke about the positive impact dance had in her life and in the lives of the kids participating in dance programs. She spoke in support of establishing the sister city partnership with Veracruz. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Montesino, seconded by Member Orozco, and carried by the following vote to approve item 11.a.6. listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Dutra, Parker
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 257-23 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ESTABLISHING A SISTER CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH H. VERACRUZ,
VERACRUZ, MEXICO
11.b. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM 1) Staff Report by Assistant City Manager Vides & JEA & Associates President John Arriaga
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions – None 3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Montesino, seconded by Member Dutra, and carried by the following vote to adopt the City of Watsonville 2024 Legislative Platform.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Montesino NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
11.c. OATHS OF OFFICE & COMMENT PERIOD FOR MAYOR & MAYOR PRO TEMPORE 1) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY SANDRA QUIROZ-CARTER TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR VANESSA QUIROZ-CARTER (DISTRICT 2)
2) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY FORMER WATSONVILLE MAYOR ANA
VENTURA-PHARES TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR PRO TEMPORE MARIA OROZCO (DISTRICT 3)
3) COMMENTS BY MAYOR QUIROZ-CARTER
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Mayor Quiroz-Carter thanked Member Montesino for his work as Mayor and thanked the rest of the Council for their collaboration in favor of the community. She stated the reasons she was in support of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. She invited the public to approach her with any concerns, spoke about her desire to increase community engagement and collaboration, and encouraged youth to embrace learning opportunities allowing them to grow. She spoke about personal challenges and thanked all who had helped her during and after the process of being elected to the Council. 4) COMMENTS BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE OROZCO
Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco thanked Member Montesino for being a mentor to her and other new Council members. She thanked her District 3 constituents and the rest of the community for allowing her the opportunity to serve and volunteer with the goal of enhancing inclusivity and collaboration. She thanked all the mentors she had in her career, including former Council members Lowell Hurst and Ana Ventura-Phares. 5) COMMENTS BY THE COUNCIL
Member Salcido thanked Member Montesino for all his support throughout the year and spoke about his commitment to serving the community. She stated she was looking forward to working with Mayor Quiroz-Carter and Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco.
Member Montesino thanked the community and the Council for allowing him to represent the community as Mayor. He thanked his family for their support and spoke about Council’s accomplishments over the past year that benefited all residents.
Member Dutra thanked Member Montesino for supporting him over the last year and for fostering an environment of respect and collaboration among the Council. He wished Mayor Quiroz-Carter and Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco successful terms in their respective roles.
Member Clark thanked Member Montesino for his work as Mayor and stated he was looking forward to working with Mayor Quiroz-Carter and Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco.
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Montesino requested an item regarding policy for bicycle lanes on streets.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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