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MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
January 14, 2025 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido participated in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 65 Peppertree Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076
4:31 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark, Dutra (arrived at 4:38 p.m.), Montesino, Parker and Quiroz-Carter were present.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE - None
3. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:34 p.m.
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d))
[1 potential case]
3.b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code 54957.6)
Agency negotiator: Nathalie Manning, Marissa Duran and Mark Wilson, Burke Williams and Sorensen
Employee organizations: Confidential, Executive Team, Fire Management, International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1272, Management, United Public Employees of California (LiUNA), Local 792, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3), Police Officers Association, Police Management, Public Safety Mid-Management, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521 Clerical Technical City Council Resumed at 6:30 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker and Quiroz-Carter were present.
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Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Police Chief Zamora, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Duran, Interim Community Development Director Meek, IT Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Deputy City Manager Manning, Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach, Administrative Analyst Mata, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Landaverry.
4.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any) – None
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
6.b MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.a. OATHS OF OFFICE TO REELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS VANESSA QUIROZ-CARTER 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
Member Quiroz-Carter stated the reason she was unable to attend the December Council meeting. She stated she was happy to be back and ready for work.
8. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
8.a. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated Council held a Closed Session on the items on the agenda and no reportable action was taken.
8.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES) – None
8.c. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES)
Member Dutra wished everyone a happy new year. He expressed solidarity with those affected by the fires in the Los Angeles area and spoke about the effects of climate change.
He stated he recently met various Council members from surrounding jurisdictions.
Member Montesino wished everyone a happy new year. He stated Santa Cruz County Supervisor Hernandez was elected Board Chair at a recent meeting and mentioned Fabian Leonor was appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors. He spoke about his appointment as Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Chair.
Mayor Orozco spoke about events she participated in over the past month. She provided additional updates regarding her new Mayor Orozco on the Move initiative, an upcoming district-based survey, and about funding obtained for parks and recreation improvements.
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8.d. 2024 PINK PATCH PROJECT PRESENTATION BY WATSONVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Staff presentation by Administrative Analyst Mata, Oncology Certified Nurse Renee Aispuro Gonzalez, and Dominican Hospital Chief Philanthropy Officer Anthony Pagliaro. Katz Cancer Resource Center representatives were also present.
8.e. PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO CITY BY FRIENDS OF WATSONVILLE PARKS &
COMMUNITY SERVICES VICE PRESIDENT ANA HURTADO
Friends of Watsonville Parks & Community Services Board President Daryl Wise, Vice President Ana Hurtado, and Board Member Tony Camargo were present.
8.f. PRESENTATION BY PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION & STUDENT ASSISTANCE CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER JASMINE NAJERA
Member Parker spoke about the positive impact of Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance (PVPSA) on students and thanked them for their work.
8.g. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PASILLAS TIRE SERVICE
8.h. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MONTEREY BAY
8.i. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BEER MULE BOTTLE SHOP + POUR HOUSE
8.j. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HONEYLUX COFFEE – Unable to attend meeting.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter to approve the Consent Agenda.
In answering Member Clark, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg spoke about the project listed under Item 9.b., the cooperative agreement listed under Item 9.e., and about efforts to move the Harkins Slough Pedestrian Bridge project forward.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: Dutra (Item 9.r. only)
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2024
9.b. RESOLUTION NO. 1-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE REJECTING
ALL BIDS FOR THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD OVERPASS SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN (SSFM) RELOCATION PROJECT NO. ST-23-14859SS
9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 2-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 3 TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE Docusign Envelope ID: 880308A7-10E6-4B65-B3CC-8090AF926B0B Vol 66 Min-CC011425
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AND 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, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 3-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 AND
HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AMENDING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION AND ADDING $30,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 4-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AGREEMENT 05-0386A1) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
AND A CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR THE NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND
UPGRADED BICYCLE FACILITIES AT THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD CROSSING OF STATE ROUTE 1;ADDING $321,000 AND INCREASING THE TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT TO $3,468,000; AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $321,000 FROM THE EAST HIGHWAY 1 AREA IMPACT FEES FUND [0344]; AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 5-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND MNS ENGINEERS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR DESIGN SERVICES THROUGH
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WWTF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDMITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO WW-22-14797, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $175,534 AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM JANUARY 31, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2027; AND
DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 6-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND KOSMONT AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA KOSMONT COMPANIES EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 31, 2025,
TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCUTE SAME
9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 7-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., A
CORPORATION, FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CAREY AVE TO THICKET LN, NO. ST-24- Docusign Envelope ID: 880308A7-10E6-4B65-B3CC-8090AF926B0B Vol 66 Min-CC011425
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14523, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $193,140; AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 8-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING
NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION CLIMATE RESILIENCE REGIONAL CHALLENGE GRANT SUB-AWARD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE
SAME, AND APPRORIATE FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
9.j. RESOLUTION NO. 9-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING AND 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 AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
9.k. RESOLUTION NO. 10-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A $250,000 GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH
FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
9.l. RESOLUTION NO. 11-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE REVIEWING
AND ACCEPTING ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2024, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006
9.m. RESOLUTION NO. 1-25 (SA)
A 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) AND 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. RESOLUTION NO. 12-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025
9.o. RESOLUTION NO. 13-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING
COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY DUTRA TO THE SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TERM COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2025, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028
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9.p. RESOLUTION NO. 14-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER PARKER AND MAYOR OROZCO AS ALTERNATE TO THE PÁJARO
REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
9.q. RESOLUTION NO. 15-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING
JORGE ZAMORA, POLICE CHIEF, TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HOUSING FOR
HEALTH PARTNERSHIP POLICY BOARD
9.r. RESOLUTION NO. 16-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING
LOWELL HURST TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
9.s. RESOLUTION NO. 17-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING
LUCY ROJAS TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
9.t. RESOLUTION NO. 18-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING
NOE IBARRA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
9.u. RESOLUTION NO. 19-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING
PEDRO REYNOSO TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE LIBRARY COMMISSION
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
11. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
11.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
12. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
12.a. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL HEALTHCARE BENEFITS 1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager Manning and Administrative Services Director Duran
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Deputy City Manager Manning spoke about the cost of the healthcare plan for employees and rate increases over the years.
Administrative Services Director Duran, in answering Member Parker, provided an explanation regarding the options and requirements for participating in the City’s health care plan.
City Manager Vides stated that Council was being asked whether they would like to create an Elected Coverage Group to be eligible to participate in the City’s healthcare plan.
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Administrative Services Director Duran gave additional details regarding the creation of the Elected Coverage Group.
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides stated an Elected Coverage Group could be created by Council in the future if they opted not to do so at this time.
City Attorney Zutler, in answering Member Dutra, stated the reasons Council could not negotiate for a lower cost than what City employees paid for healthcare coverage.
In answering Member Parker, City Attorney Zutler stated the procedure for creating the Elected Coverage Group would remain the same unless the City switched to a different healthcare plan.
3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Clark, not to create the Elected Coverage Group.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Member Montesino, Administrative Services Director Duran stated that the City did not participate in the same health coverage plan as Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Clark, stated the City had a program administrator for its health coverage plan.
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides spoke about what forming an Elected Coverage Group would mean and options for individual Council members to opt out of the City’s healthcare coverage.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Parker, Orozco
NOES: MEMBERS: Montesino, Quiroz-Carter
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
6) RESOLUTION NO. 20-25 (CM) (FAILED)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE 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
1) Staff Report by Police Chief Zamora.
Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County (CAB) Immigration Project Program Director Kate Hinnenkamp was also available for questions.
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2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, CAB Immigration Project Program Director Hinnenkamp spoke about efforts to inform people of their rights, should they encounter Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection agents.
Police Chief Zamora, in answering Member Clark, spoke about probable cause in relation to law enforcement’s ability to detain a person.
CAB Immigration Project Program Director Hinnenkamp further spoke about a person’s right to remain silent if detained by any law enforcement officer and education provided to people regarding exercising their rights.
3) Public Input
Rebecca Garcia, District 5, stated she had spoken to City Manager Vides regarding the possibility of reaffirming the City’s sanctuary city ordinance after the November Election.
She spoke about her work with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) residents.
She requested Council include language in the proposed resolution specifically affirming support for them.
Pam Sexton, District 4, thanked Council for considering the item and spoke about her work educating immigrants regarding their rights and asked Council to support them as much as possible.
? male spoke about enforcing the law, including immigration laws.
Oscar Rios spoke in support of the proposed resolution. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Dutra to approve the resolution listed under Item 12.b.6. below and add language referencing DACA recipients.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Mayor Orozco expressed her support for Watsonville’s status as a sanctuary city and the importance of supporting immigrants. She thanked CAB and other community organizations for their efforts.
City Attorney Zutler recommended the following language regarding DACA recipients be added as requested by the maker of the motion to the proposed resolution:
Whereas, the City Council specifically states its support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) residents.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
6) RESOLUTION NO. 21-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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WATSONVILLE TO REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN TRUST AND SAFETY
FOR LOCAL IMMIGRANTS
12.c. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY RESTRICTIONS 1) Oral Report by Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides stated that impacts of the potential closure of the Airport’s crosswind runway on drive-through facility restrictions were not yet known.
Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about setback limits in surrounding cities.
In answering Member Parker, Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach provided details regarding the various options for modifying the drive-through facility restrictions that were currently in place. He spoke about existing locations of drive-through facilities.
3) Public Input
Bryan Martinez, District 7, requested the setback requirements remain in place and cited noise and pollution concerns.
Leann, District 7, requested Council keep the drive-through ordinance as is and spoke about why it was originally adopted. She expressed concerns with a proposed car wash project and reasons she was not in support of the drive-through ordinance being modified.
Steve McGee, District 7, stated he was not opposed to drive-throughs but was against noisy businesses being allowed in residential areas. He urged Council to keep the drivethrough ordinance intact and listed the reasons for his request.
Joan Garrett, District 7, spoke against a proposed car wash project and listed concerns with noise, traffic, and pedestrian safety.
William Hansen stressed the importance of tax revenue generated by businesses. He spoke about challenges with property lines and setback requirements in the current ordinance. He provided reasons why his proposed car wash project would not negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood and asked that Council consider modifying setback requirements for drive-throughs.
In answering Member Montesino, Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach provided a summary of the options for making changes to the drive-through ordinance.
4) 1
st MOTION: It was moved by Member Quiroz-Carter, seconded by Mayor Orozco, to exempt the Thoroughfare Commercial (CT) zoning district from the 150-foot setback requirement.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
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Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the special use permitting process, including appeal procedures and the timeline for completing the process. He stated only the Thoroughfare Commercial zoning district would be exempt from the 150-foot setback per the staff recommendation and spoke about exploring additional options for exemptions. 2 nd MOTION; It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Clark, to exempt the following commercial zoning districts from the 150-foot setback requirement: CT (Thoroughfare Commercial), CNS (Neighborhood Shopping Center), and CV (Visitor Commercial).
City Manager Vides stated that property owners could apply for rezoning of their properties. She answered Member Dutra’s question regarding what zoning districts would be exempt from the setback requirement based on Council’s direction.
City Attorney Zutler stated that staff would draft an ordinance based on Council’s recommendation to be taken to the Planning Commission before being taken back to Council for consideration.
Member Dutra expressed concerns with restrictions of the urban limit line on growth opportunities.
Member Clark stated concerns with placing too many restrictions on businesses that could potentially generate tax revenue for the City.
Member Parker requested additional information regarding options for setback requirements be provided to the Planning Commission and Council when the item is taken for consideration.
City Manager Vides spoke about the extensive staff time that would be required to provide the additional information requested by Member Parker.
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides and Interim Community Development Director Orbach spoke about mitigation measures and conditions of approval for proposed projects.
2 nd MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Orozco
NOES: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
1 st MOTION: The first motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter, Orozco
NOES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
City Clerk Ortiz clarified for Council that staff would be drafting an ordinance to exempt the following commercial zoning districts from the 150-foot setback requirement: CT (Thoroughfare Commercial), CNS (Neighborhood Shopping Center), and CV (Visitor Docusign Envelope ID: 880308A7-10E6-4B65-B3CC-8090AF926B0B Vol 66 Min-CC011425
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Commercial). He explained to the public that there was confusion with the vote, but staff understood staff direction.
12.d. CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION VACANCY APPLICATION PROCESS 1) Staff Report by City Clerk Ortiz
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Clark, City Clerk Ortiz stated Council could choose to remove a commissioner in the event they provide false information regarding their place of residence. City Clerk Ortiz provided additional options for obtaining proof of residence.
City Attorney Zutler, in answering Member Parker, stated it would be the decision of the district attorney whether to prosecute someone who falsely signed an affidavit regarding their place of residence.
In answering Member Parker, City Clerk Ortiz stated that Council could choose any combination of address verification methods for commission applicants. He spoke about potential delays in appointing commissioners if there were extensive requirements put in place.
City Manager Vides provided further clarification regarding the possible documentation that could be required to verify the addresses of applicants.
Mayor Orozco stated Measure V was intended to increase civic engagement and stated she was in favor of requiring a signed affidavit of residency on commission applications without having to provide proof of residency.
3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Orozco, seconded by Member Dutra to only require a signed affidavit of residency on commission applications for verification of address for commission applicants.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Member Parker, City Clerk Ortiz stated the reasons for listing various examples of documents that could be used to verify an applicant's address in the proposed resolution.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Orozco
NOES: MEMBERS: Clark, Parker
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
6) RESOLUTION NO. 22-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR VERIFICATION OF ADDRESS FOR COMMISSION
APPLICANTS
13. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
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14. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Quiroz-Carter requested a presentation from Ecology Action regarding a trip to the Netherlands that she had participated in with officials from other jurisdictions. She requested the findings of the traffic study conducted at Lincoln and East Fifth Streets be presented.
Member Montesino requested an item regarding striping on Beach Road and Walker Street.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
______________________________
Maria Orozco, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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