City Council Meeting - January 14, 2025
NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido will be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 65 Peppertree Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076
1. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
1.a
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
Public Comments:
3. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING ONLY THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THIS TIME.
The City Council of the City of Watsonville will recess to Closed Session to discuss the matters that follow:
3.a
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Public Comments:
3.b
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report of Disbursements 121224.pdf
2. Report of Disbursements 010825.pdf
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:30 P.M.
4. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
4.a
MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
Public Comments:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
Public Comments:
6.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report of Disbursements 121224.pdf
2. Report of Disbursements 010825.pdf
6.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 011425.pdf
7. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
7.a
OATH OF OFFICE TO REELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER VANESSA QUIROZ-CARTER Public Comments:
1) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY CITY CLERK ORTIZ TO REELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBER VANESSA QUIROZ-CARTER (DISTRICT 2) 2) COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER VANESSA QUIROZ-CARTER
8. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
This time is set aside for members of the general public to address the Council on any item not on the Council Agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item presented except that any Council Member may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may ask questions for clarification. All matters of an administrative nature will be referred to staff. All matters relating to Council will be noted in the minutes and may be scheduled for discussion at a future meeting or referred to staff for clarification and report.
ALL SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD & LEAVE IT AT THE PODIUM. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAME AND DISTRICT IN WHICH THEY LIVE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD FOR THE MINUTES.
8.a
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
8.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
Public Comments:
8.c
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
Public Comments:
8.d
2024 PINK PATCH PROJECT PRESENTATION BY WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (5 Minutes) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Pink Patch Project 2024.pdf
8.e
PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO CITY BY FRIENDS OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES VICE PRESIDENT ANA HURTADO (5 Minutes) Public Comments:
8.f
PRESENTATION BY PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION & STUDENT ASSISTANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JASMINE NAJERA (10 Minutes) Public Comments:
8.g
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PASILLAS TIRE SERVICE
Public Comments:
8.h
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MONTEREY BAY Public Comments:
8.i
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BEER MULE BOTTLE SHOP + POUR HOUSE Public Comments:
8.j
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HONEYLUX COFFEE
Public Comments:
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
All items appearing on the Consent Agenda are recommended actions that are considered to be routine and will be acted upon as one motion. Any items removed will be considered immediately after the motion. The Mayor will allow public input prior to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT (2 MINUTES EACH)
9.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2024
Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. CC121024.pdf
9.b
REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD OVERPASS SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - Reject Bids Harkins Slough Sewer.pdf
2. Resolution - Reject Bids Harkin Slough Sewer.pdf
3. Correspondence - ABC NorCal.pdf
RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD OVERPASS SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN (SSFM) RELOCATION PROJECT NO. ST-23-14859SS
9.c
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - Change Order 3 Ramsay Park Renaissance Project .pdf
2. 1) Request for Change 10.30.24.pdf
3. Resolution - Bothman Construction Change Order 3.pdf
4. Contract - Change Order No. 3 Bothman Construction.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 3 TO CONTRACT WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN, INC., DBA ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01, INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $587,708.10, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $25,248,613.38
9.d
APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - Contract Amendment Kimley-Horn Harkins Slough Bridge .pdf
2. Resolution - 3rd Amendment Harkins Slough Pedestrian Bridge.pdf
3. Contract - 3rd Amendment Kimley-Horn.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 & HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE & SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AMENDING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION & ADDING $30,000
9.e
APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH CALTRANS FOR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $321,000 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - Caltrans Co-op Agreement 05-0386A1 1st Amendment.pdf
2. 1) Cooperative Agmt Caltrans - Resolution 257-21.pdf
3. Resolution - Caltrans Cooperative Agreement - Amendment 1.pdf
4. Agreement - 1st Amendment Cooperative Agrmt 05-0386A1.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AGREEMENT 05-0386A1) WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, & A CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR THE NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE & UPGRADED BICYCLE FACILITIES AT THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD CROSSING OF STATE ROUTE 1; ADDING $321,000 & INCREASING THE TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT TO $3,468,000; & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $321,000 FROM THE EAST HIGHWAY 1 AREA IMPACT FEES FUND [0344]
9.f
APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES THROUGH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WWTF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - 1st Amendment MNS WWTF Electrical.pdf
2. Resolution - 1st Amendment MNS Engineers WWTF Electrical.pdf
3. Contract - 1st Amendment MNS Engineers WWTF .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC., FOR DESIGN SERVICES THROUGH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WWTF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO WW-22-14797, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $175,534 & EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM JANUARY 31, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2027
9.g
APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KOSMONT COMPANIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES (Recommended by City Manager Vides) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - 1st Amendment Economic Development .pdf
2. Resolution - 1st Amendment Economic Development Kosmont Companies.pdf
3. Contract - 1st Amendment Kosmont Companies.docx.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA KOSMONT COMPANIES EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.h
AWARD CONTRACT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract to CSG Consultants Green Valley Rd .pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract to CSG Consultants.pdf
3. Contract - CSG Consultants Green Valley Rd Inspection Srvcs.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CAREY AVE TO THICKET LN, NO. ST-24-14523, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $193,140
9.i
ACCEPT $250,000 NOAA GRANT SUB-AWARD FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF MONTEREY BAY COASTAL COMMUNITIES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - NOAA Grant Acceptance.pdf
2. 1) NOAA Announcement Summary.pdf
3. 2) Subaward_Agreement_NOAA-CMSF-City of Watsonville_FINAL DRAFT.pdf
4. Resolution - Acceptance of $250,000 NOAA Grant .pdf
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION CLIMATE RESILIENCE REGIONAL CHALLENGE GRANT SUB-AWARD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE SAME, & APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
9.j
ACCEPT & APPROPRIATE THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - Acceptance of JAG Grant FY24 .pdf
2. Resolution - Acceptance of JAG Grant FY 24.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,759, TO FUND CRIME ANALYSIS SOFTWARE, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
9.k
ACCEPT & APPROPRIATE THE GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR CYBER SECURITY (Recommended by IT Director Gill) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - OES Grant for Cyber Security.pdf
2. 1) OES Grant Notification Letter.pdf
3. Resolution - Accept CalOES SLCGP Grant.pdf
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING & APPROPRIATING A $250,000 GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
9.l
REVIEW & ACCEPT 2023/24 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR FY ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - Annual Development Impact Fee Report .pdf
2. Resolution - Accept Dev Impact Fees Report.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Development Impact Fees Report.pdf
RESOLUTION REVIEWING & ACCEPTING ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2024, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006
9.m
APPROVE CITY OF WATSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 25-26) (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - ROPS 25-26 .pdf
2. Resolution - ROPS 25-26.pdf
3. Exhibit A - ROPS Report 25-26.pdf
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, PURSUANT TO HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 34171(j) & SECTIONS 34173, APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, AS REQUIRED BY HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177(l)(1)
9.n
APPOINT MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES
Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appointments to Commissions.pdf
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025
9.o
APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY DUTRA TO THE SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appt to Santa Cruz Metro Seat 2.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY DUTRA TO THE SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TERM COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2025, & ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028
9.p
APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER PARKER & MAYOR OROZCO AS ALTERNATE TO THE PÁJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appt to PRFMA.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER PARKER & MAYOR OROZCO AS ALTERNATE TO THE PÁJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
9.q
APPOINT JORGE ZAMORA, POLICE CHIEF, TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HOUSING FOR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP POLICY BOARD Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appt to Housing for Health Partnership.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JORGE ZAMORA, POLICE CHIEF, TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HOUSING FOR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP POLICY BOARD
9.r
APPOINT LOWELL HURST TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appt to Planning Commission Hurst .pdf
2. Application - L. Hurst Planning Commission.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LOWELL HURST TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
9.s
APPOINT LUCY ROJAS TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appt to Planning Commission Rojas .pdf
2. Application - Planning Commission Rojas.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LUCY ROJAS TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
9.t
APPOINT NOE IBARRA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appt to Parks and Rec Commission Ibarra .pdf
2. Application - Parks Commission Ibarra.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING NOE IBARRA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
9.u
APPOINT PEDRO REYNOSO TO THE WATSONVILLE LIBRARY COMMISSION Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appt to Library Commission Reynoso .pdf
2. Application - Library Commission Reynoso.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING PEDRO REYNOSO TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE LIBRARY COMMISSION
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
11. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
Public Comments:
11.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
Public Comments:
12. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Public Comments:
12.a
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL HEALTHCARE BENEFITS (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Manning and Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. CITY COUNCIL HEALTHCARE OPTIONS.pdf
2. Resolution - City Council Health Care.pdf
1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager Manning and Administrative Services Director Duran 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Forming an Elected Coverage Group to Allow Current and Future City Council Members to Participate in the City of Watsonville Health Care Plan and Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to take All Actions Necessary to Effectuate Such Participation
12.b
REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN TRUST & SAFETY FOR LOCAL IMMIGRANTS (Recommended by Mayor Orozco) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - Commitment to Maintain Trust and Safety for Local Immigrants .pdf
2. 1) 2017 Ordinance Sanctuary City.pdf
3. Resolution - Commitment to Maintain Trust and Safety for Local Immigrants.pdf
4. Correspondence - Trust_Safety for Local Immigrants.pdf
5. Correspondence - S. Trujillo.pdf
6. Correspondence - M. Ording.pdf
Peter Gelblum
I am the Chair of the he Santa Cruz County Chapter of the ACLU of Northern California. The Chapter enthusiastically supports Item 12b on the 1/14/24 City Council Agenda, commends the Council for its action, and urges the Council to stay strong in the face of any attacks from the federal government. 1) Staff Report by Police Chief Zamora
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Authorizing & Directing the City Manager on Behalf of the City of Watsonville to Reaffirm Commitment to Maintain Trust & Safety for Local Immigrants
12.c
CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY RESTRICTIONS (Recommended by Interim Community Development Director Meek) Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Presentation - Drive-Through Ordinance Modifications.pdf
2. Correspondence - Drive-Through Facility Restrictions.pdf
3. Correspondence - S. Penrose.pdf
Jim Rey
Hello,
I have recently been to a Drive through car wash with a self-serve vacuum station and was shocked at how loud it was. There were 2 cars next to me and each one was blaring earth shaking music. As a patron, I was annoyed but I can only imagine the pain people must feel having to live near a business like this. I guarantee if you were to sit in a parkinglot of any similar business for a couple hours you would experience what i just described. These restrictions should be left alone.
Jim Rey
Steven McGee
Watsonville City Council,
I am a homeowner in district 7. I urge the council to keep chapter 14-41 in place and unchanged. I have been to Watsonville planning commission meetings and heard business owners express their frustration with this ordinance. There is a sense of, “If that business can do it, then why can’t mine?”. There are many possible answers to this question. Some answers may be, effected community members may not be aware of such agenda items and others may not have time to address the issue. Having been a renter in this county for many years, I tried my hardest to not cause problems or bring attention to myself as it could jeopardize my living situation, so public comments and community outreach were out of the question. I believe these situations are often capitalized on by businesses to push agendas only beneficial to themselves.
I sincerely hope that you, our elected officials, will be the advocates that the community needs in situations like this. Please don’t let business interests take precedence over citizen health and well-being. Please leave 14-41 in place and unchanged.
Sincerely,
Steven McGee
Christopher Campbell
To whom it may concern,
It is not just the noise that a particular drive through makes my itself that I am worried about. It is also the car engines and loud stereos of people waiting in line to be served. This type of noise should be limited around residential areas. Please keep the current ordinance in place.
Thank you,
Christopher Campbell
Ricardo Juarez
Members of city council,
Modifying wmc chapter 14-41 to allow companies to build their drive throughs closer to homes is a dangerous and shameful idea. The hard working families of Watsonville deserve to have quiet and safe homes/neighborhoods. If anything, the 150ft proximity should be pushed back even further to 250+ft.
Thank you,
Ricardo D. Juarez
Brian Martinez
City Council,
The ordinance in place (WMC CHAPTER 14-41), is in place to prevent businesses from setting up too close to homes. This is an important protection for those living in our community. Drive through businesses that are too close to homes are a direct hazard to the safety and well-being of those who live nearby. The noise, loitering and traffic that come with businesses like this should be far away from homes. Please do the right thing and keep the people of our city safe. Please keep WMC CHAPTER 14-41 in place and unchanged. If you would like to hear more about my position, please contact me.
Thank you,
Brian Martinez
Joan Garrett
To whom it may concern,
As a homeowner within District 7 and life-long resident of the city of Watsonville, I am concerned with the possibility of changing such an important ordinance. I’d like City Council to keep Chapter 14-41 in place and as-is. I am currently pushing back on a proposal to build a drive through car wash very near my house, as it will not be good for the health and safety of me and my neighborhood. The current ordinance is protecting me and my community from noise, excess traffic, and our general physical safety. I feel like this ordinance is doing a great job of protecting us from drive through traffic, and the potential hazards that come with drive throughs being so close to homes. I think business is a good thing for the city, but not when it could hurt people directly near it. I know that city council is in place to protect the residents of Watsonville, and I trust that they will do what’s best for our children and loved ones.
Thank you for your time,
Joan Garrett
LeeAnn Jones
As a homeowner living within District 7, I’d like to see City Council maintain Chapter 14-41 As-Is for purposes of its adoption: “supporting the City’s General Plan Policy 4.B.1 to help protect existing neighborhood quality by establishing design and location criteria for drive through facilities that help limit traffic, noise, odor, and aesthetic impacts to surrounding uses by establishing reasonable criteria”. See Planning Commission Public Comment submissions (attached) for a case example of how removing the 150-foot setback would be detrimental to public health, lower property value, increase rental vacancies, etc. for the Quick Quack Car Wash project. Upholding all current requirements and the need for special use permits in all applicable zoning areas would allow for adequate review of proposals and most importantly alert the public, specifically those residing and/or working within proposed areas of development.
I support the growth and evolution of this City but not at the detriment to the lifeblood of the City: its people. If City Council were to repeal Chapter 14-41, it’d be yet another example of the inequitable living environment for Watsonville residents when compared to those living in other parts of the County. That inequity seemingly being one in which corporate profit is valued over the health and well-being of Watsonville residents, which is clearly visible in the vast amount of drive-through facilities (primarily fast-food chains) in Watsonville compared to other cities in the County. Given the current state of our disproportionate economic balance, that being, corporate interests being put ahead of the well-being of the average working community member, City Council’s maintenance of Chapter 14-41 would ultimately benefit those that call Watsonville home in the long run.
Lastly, I’d like to share my experience as a Watsonville resident and the utter lack of communication of the possibility of such an ordinance change to those residing in areas in which pending projects have a vested interest in such a change. This exemplifies business interests lobbying for this change with little to no respect for the local residents’ well-being and the potential one-sided nature of the decision-making process. 1) Oral Report by Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Appropriate Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
12.d
CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION VACANCY APPLICATION PROCESS Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Report - City Commissions Policy.pdf
2. 1) Verification of Residency Poll.pdf
3. Resolution - City Commissions Policy.pdf
1) Staff Report by City Clerk Ortiz
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Establishing Procedure for Verification of Address for Commission Applicants
13. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
Public Comments:
14. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments:
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
This agenda was posted in accordance with the California Ralph M. Brown Act. The agenda packet can be accessed on the City of Watsonville website at https://watsonville.gov/2123/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes and is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office (275 Main Street, 4th Floor) during normal business hours. Any materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after the distribution of the agenda packet will be made available to the public in accordance with Government Section 54957.5.
Public comments received three (3) hours or more before the meeting will be included in the online agenda packet before the meeting starts. All comments received less than three (3) hours, during the meeting, or after the conclusion of the meeting will be uploaded to the agenda packet as soon as possible, depending on staff availability.