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13 MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
February 10, 2026 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Pro Tempore Clark was scheduled to participate in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 751 Larkin Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076. Member Dutra participated in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 900 W.
Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Member Montesino participated in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 515 South Street, Bow, New Hampshire, 03304. 4:31 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore Clark (in person) and Council Members Orozco, Parker and Quiroz-Carter were present. Members Dutra and Montesino were absent.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
2. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:34 p.m.
2.a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiators: Nathalie Manning, Marissa Duran and Mark Wilson, Burke Williams and Sorensen
Employee organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521 Clerical Technical
City Council Resumed at 5:07 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore Clark (in person), and Council Members Dutra (left at 8:56 p.m.), Montesino (arrived at 6:26 p.m., left at 7:57 p.m.), Orozco, Parker, and QuirozCarter were present.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Police Chief Shab, Fire Chief Schaefer, Administrative Services Director Duran, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager & Interim Community Development Director Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Assistant Community Development Docusign Envelope ID: B2607EED-C9A3-4F95-B2F6-DACA99AA46B5 Vol 67 Min-CC021026
14 Director Meek, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Vargas, Senior Administrative Analyst Martinez, Building and Facilities Manager Berry, Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, Division Fire Chief Avila, Police Captain McKinley, Police Captain Radich, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco and Interpreter Jauregui.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) – None
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO POLICE CHIEF BRIAN SHAB BY CITY CLERK ORTIZ
6. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO FIRE CHIEF COREY SCHAEFER BY CITY
CLERK ORTIZ
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
7.b. MISCELANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
8. REPORT OUF OF CLOSED SESSION – None
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
9.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Principal Engineer Lizarraga invited Council and the public to attend the 23rd Annual Egg Drop competition on February 20th.
Recreation Services Manager Merolla provided additional details regarding the Annual Egg Drop, thanked Public Works & Utilities for helping with organization, and invited Council to participate.
Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes spoke about awards received recently by Public Works & Utilities staff from the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
9.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Orozco highlighted the December Noche de Brillo event. She thanked the various organizations and sponsors involved. She thanked those who communicated with her regarding the Pajaro Valley High School pedestrian bridge. She spoke about continuing to highlight local businesses and spoke about other events she attended recently.
10. PRESENTATIONS
10.a. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JESÚS MADRIGAL
10.b. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 11TH AS 211 DAY
11. CONSENT AGENDA
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15 PUBLIC INPUT
Becky Steinbruner requested Council inquire how the proposed Seahawk Energy storage project on Minto Road could affect the usability of the County Fairgrounds in the event of emergencies in relation to Item 11.j.
Vita Quintanilla, Masters of Social Work student at CSU Monterey Bay, expressed concerns with negative impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. She spoke about the importance of protecting residents and not allowing ICE to use City facilities to conduct operations.
Lexie Muñoz, Masters student at CSU Monterey Bay, spoke in support of Item 11.o., about the contributions of immigrants to the community, and about continuing to advocate for them.
Chris Davis expressed support for Item 11.o. and spoke about challenges with trusting law enforcement for some residents. He spoke about the importance of having safe public spaces for everyone.
Maria Elena de la Garza stated her support for Item 11.o. and spoke about the importance of immigrants to the community. She spoke about ensuring all residents felt safe in public spaces.
Robbie Olsen, District 6, thanked Council for considering Item 11.o. He stated it was an opportunity to make a statement and spoke about trusting local law enforcement. He asked Council to vote in support of the resolution.
Council comments and questions regarding the Consent Agenda followed Public Input.
Member Orozco spoke in support of Items 11.m. and 11.n.
In answering Member Orozco, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about how Item 11.n. grant funds would be used.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Parker, provided an explanation regarding the reason for proposing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) listed under Item 11.j.
She spoke about the various potential sites citywide that could be used in the event of an emergency.
Member Parker stated the City should request funds from battery storage companies for mitigation efforts in the event of a fire.
Member Orozco stated the County of Santa Cruz had not approved a battery storage project. She spoke about the importance of the City providing input to the County.
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides stated she would express Council’s concerns regarding potential fires due to battery storage projects when speaking with the County.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Dutra, stated the original Nature Center project was bid in compliance with the Project Labor Agreement.
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16 In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides stated the new Nature/Family Center project would be fully furnished to accommodate presentations, learning, and community meetings. She added it was anticipated that bids would be received.
Mayor Salcido spoke in support of Item 11.m. She spoke about Council and staff efforts to obtain funding for improvements to the pedestrian bridge near Pajaro Valley High School.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, seconded by Member Orozco and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter (Item 11.p. only)
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
11.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2 & 9, 2025
11.b. MOTION APPROVING LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO NEW LEASE SALES IN THE
DRAFT PROPOSED NATIONAL OCS OIL & GAS LEASING PROGRAM
11.c. RESOLUTION NO. 19-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATION AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE
RAMSAY PARK NATURE/FAMILY CENTER TENANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO. CB-26-14794 (ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE OF $1,600,000 (WILL BE FUNDED FROM
MEASURE R FUNDS)
11.d. RESOLUTION NO. 20-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SECOND 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, 2026,TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXCUTE SAME
11.e. RESOLUTION NO. 21-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND FIREWORKS & STAGE FX AMERICA, LLC., AMENDING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT, TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $141,850; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
11.f. RESOLUTION NO. 22-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH A-1 JANITORIAL SERVICES, FOR CLEANING SERVICES AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER; ADDING $24,000 IN COMPENSATION FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEEED $119,500; EXTENDING CONTRACT TERM FROM DECEMBER 31, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME Docusign Envelope ID: B2607EED-C9A3-4F95-B2F6-DACA99AA46B5 Vol 67 Min-CC021026
17 11.g. RESOLUTION NO. 23-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO RRM DESIGN GROUP, A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE PROJECT, NO. 15087, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $636,170;
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
11.h. RESOLUTION NO. 24-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., A CONSULTING ENGINEERING CORPORATION, FOR THE WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODEL UPDATE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $391,800; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME
11.i. RESOLUTION NO. 25-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING A THREE-YEAR, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PAGE & TURNBULL, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000, FOR ON-CALL
ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME AND PROJECT-SPECIFIC SCOPES AND REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENTS
11.j. RESOLUTION NO. 26-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE AND THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ FOR MASS CARE AND
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE DURING EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCUTE SAME
11.k. RESOLUTION NO. 27-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE USED 2007 CATERPILLAR 613C SCRAPER FROM PAPÉ MACHINERY, INC., IN AN AMOUNT OF $487,282.00 PLUS ANY
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE ACTUAL COST OF FREIGHT, DELIVERY, AND TAXES WHICH ARE CALCULATED AT THE TIME OF FINAL SHIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER; AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 FROM THE SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND [0740]
11.l. RESOLUTION NO. 28-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FROM RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP, INC., AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ANY RELEVANT AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]
11.m. RESOLUTION NO. 29-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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18 COMMUNITIES PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,108,000; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY
FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AND APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]
11.n. RESOLUTION NO. 30-26 (CM)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING A $10,000 GRANT AWARD AND CULTURAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED FORMS AND AGREEMENTS TO RECEIVE THE GRANTS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
11.o. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
PROHIBITING THE USE OF CITY-OWNED FACILITIES FOR CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES – Removed per Member Dutra’s request.
11.p. ORDINANCE NO. 1484-26 (CM)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING EXISTING SECTIONS 4-5.1301 AND 4-5.1302 OF ARTICLE 13 (RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS) OF CHAPTER 5 (TRAFFIC) OF TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF
THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND EXISTING RESTRICTIONS
RELATED TO USE OF PUBLIC STREETS AND AMEND EXISTING RESTRICTIONS
RELATED TO ADVERTISING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SOUNDAMPLIFYING DEVICES; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 4-5.1306 OF ARTICLE 13 (RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS) OF CHAPTER 5 (TRAFFIC) OF TITLE 4 (PUBLIC
SAFETY) OF THE WATSONVILLEMUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROHIBITION
ON PARKING OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES
11.q. ORDINANCE NO. 1485-26 (CM)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (REDUCING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS) OF TITLE 6 (SANITATION AND HEALTH) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH CA SB 1053 CARRYOUT PLASTIC BAG PROHIBITION AND
RECYCLED PAPER BAGS STANDARDS
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Salcido spoke about the importance of the resolution being considered and stated it included all City owned buildings.
Member Parker stated her support for the resolution and hoped that surrounding cities and counties would adopt a similar resolution.
Member Orozco expressed support for the resolution, spoke about protecting residents and about negative impacts of community members being afraid to use City facilities. She spoke about the importance of adopting the resolution.
Mayor Salcido stated she had shared the City’s resolution with Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Martinez.
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19 Member Dutra expressed concerns with the way ICE conducted operations in other parts of the country. He spoke about negative impacts on all people.
Member Quiroz-Carter stated her support for the resolution. She requested law enforcement remain committed to not working with ICE.
Mayor Pro Tempore stated Council was there to support the community.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, seconded by Member Orozco and carried by the following vote to approve Item 11.o. listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
11.o. RESOLUTION NO. 31-26 (CM)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
PROHIBITING THE USE OF CITY-OWNED FACILITIES FOR CIVIL IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
13. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
13.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
Member Orozco thanked City Manager Vides and staff for their efforts in advancing the pedestrian bridge improvement project near Pajaro Valley High School.
Member Dutra thanked Member Montesino for his initial efforts in supporting the pedestrian bridge project and requested to see what the bridge would look like. He congratulated Public Works & Utilities staff on the awards they received recently.
Member Montesino thanked everyone for their efforts with the pedestrian bridge project.
In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides stated that materials for the Small Business Support program would be available in Spanish.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
14.a. CONFIRMATION OF COSTS EXPENDED IN THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE AT VACANT LOT APN: 014-021-01
1) Staff Report by Senior Code Enforcement Officer Vargas 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions – None 3) Public Comments
? male expressed concerns with the use of the word “nuisance,” with the costs of cleaning the property, and with the lack of assistance for encampment residents.
Kara Brewer spoke about negative impacts from the last time the property was abated.
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20 and spoke about their efforts to clean the property. She expressed concerns with lack of resources and assistance for residents of the encampment. ? female stated the trash was not being disposed of properly by those performing cleanup of the property. She expressed concerns with damage to the environment and requested the City provide dumpsters to assist with residents’ cleaning efforts. ? female spoke about negative impacts of encampment residents having to vacate the property. She spoke about the potential for redistributing and combining funding to provide housing for those in need. She expressed concerns with the way funding was being used.
Becky Steinbruner applauded the encampment residents for speaking. She spoke about the possibility of providing housing and other resources for unhoused people.
She also spoke about the City accepting the owner’s proposal to give them the property in exchange for the abatement costs.
Sal Escalante spoke about challenges faced by people in difficult situations and lack of respect towards them. He spoke about providing help to those in need.
Council resumed Clarifying and Technical Questions following Public Comments.
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides spoke about resources provided to encampment residents during cleanup efforts.
Member Parker requested contact information for encampment residents to maintain communication regarding resources being made available for them. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clark and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed under Item 14.a.6. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 32-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING COSTS EXPENDED IN THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC
NUISANCE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT VACANT LOT ON AIRPORT BLVD (014-021-01), WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL TO
RECOVER COSTS
15. NEW BUSINESS
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21 1) Staff Report by Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes Bennet Williamson, Ecology Action Senior Planner, Ahtziri Carranza, Ecology Action Program Coordinator, and Alexandra Lee-Gardner, Fehr & Peers Senior Transportation Planner were also available for questions. 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark expressed various concerns with suggestions presented including reduction of the number of lanes on certain areas along Freedom Boulevard and spoke about possible negative effects on businesses. He requested data regarding the effects of traffic calming measures installed in other areas of the city.
Member Quiroz-Carter stated many of the suggestions presented were similar to what shew saw during a recent trip to the Netherlands and spoke about potential positive impacts of implementing them.
Member Parker spoke about possible negative impacts of reducing traffic lanes on Freedom Boulevard and stated she could not support that suggestion.
In answering Member Parker, Senior Transportation Planner Lee-Gardner spoke about conducting a traffic study and stated that lane reduction was suggested in areas with less vehicle traffic. She provided details regarding two-way turn lanes and processes for obtaining vehicle counts.
Member Orozco spoke about lack of infrastructure conducive to walking and biking.
She stated she was in support of most concepts presented and acknowledged it would require an adjustment if they were implemented.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, Senior Transportation Planner Lee-Gardner spoke about collision data related to right of way issues with both pedestrians and vehicles.
Mayor Salcido expressed concerns with statements made during the presentation regarding acceptance of longer commute times among residents. She requested additional options and data regarding vehicle accidents as well as traffic studies.
In response to Mayor Salcido, Senior Transportation Planner Lee-Gardner spoke about options for changes to traffic lanes along Freedom Boulevard. 3) Public Input
Corelle Veeter stated she often drove a large hauling truck and trailer along Freedom Boulevard and observed large numbers of big delivery vehicles. She requested trucks be taken into consideration in any future planning.
Robbie Olson, District 6, spoke about his experiences walking along Freedom Boulevard. He suggested traffic lights being put on timers to help alleviate traffic issues and spoke about enhanced safety with having less traffic lanes.
Karina Moreno stated she had participated in Vision Zero studies. She expressed safety concerns with bicycling on Freedom Boulevard and requested a traffic study.
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Bernie Gomez stated he participated in Vision Zero workshops and spoke about his experience driving on Freedom Boulevard. He spoke about safety concerns and possible benefits of implementing suggestions made during the presentation.
Planning Commissioner Veitch-Olson expressed concerns with comments made by some Council members opposing lane reduction on Freedom Boulevard. She spoke about fatal traffic accidents and stated Council had been entrusted to care for the city and its constituents.
Council resumed Clarifying and Technical Questions following Public Input.
Program Coordinator Carranza, in answering Member Parker, provided details regarding collision data gathered through various studies.
In answering Member Parker, Senior Transportation Planner Lee-Gardener spoke about obtaining traffic collision data and how it influenced suggestions for Vision Zero.
She stated all the suggested improvements helped to address safety concerns, including rapid flashing beacon installation in certain areas.
Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, in answering Member Parker, stated direction had been given to Fehr & Peers to provide suggestions that did not include acquiring additional rights-of-way to facilitate cost effective implementation.
Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes spoke about efforts to engage with businesses on Freedom Boulevard, pursuing additional funding through Vision Zero, conducting traffic studies, and exploring options for facilitating traffic flow.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, Senior Transportation Planner Lee-Gardner spoke about the number of traffic collisions that resulted in fatalities.
Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, stated he was not aware if there was a legal requirement to conduct a traffic study.
Mayor Salcido expressed interest in additional traffic studies as well as exploring options for Freedom Boulevard.
In answering Member Orozco, Senior Planner Williamson stated they would return with a final plan for Council approval in the future.
4) MOTION – None
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
16. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
17. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Quiroz-Carter requested a presentation regarding bidding requirements and an update on the Homelessness Action Plan.
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23 Member Orozco requested exploring installation of banners in support of local businesses and veterans in the downtown area.
City Manager Vides stated staff was working to implement both requests.
Member Orozco requested an ordinance regarding availability of changing tables in public restrooms and an ordinance regulating external utility work to require streets to be restored to their original condition upon completion.
Member Parker requested an item regarding Council protocols for placing items on the agenda and agenda review.
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark expressed support for Member Quiroz-Carter’s requests.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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Kristal Salcido, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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