AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Opportunity Through Diversity; Unity Through Cooperation.

Tuesday, March 09, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

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1.

CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)

2.

CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA WILL ONLY 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:

2.a

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54956.8)

Property: 280 Main Street (APN: 017-182-16)

Negotiating parties: Tamara Vides (for City as Landlord)

Pajaro Valley Arts, as tenant

Under negotiation: Price and terms of Lease

2.b

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency negotiator: Nathalie Manning & Matt Huffaker

Employee organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 521 Clerical Technical (SEIU)

2.c

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—PENDING LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(b))

1. Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: [1 case]

CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:30 P.M.

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5.

INFORMATION ITEMS

5.a

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS

5.b

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT

5.c

WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING ACTIONS TAKEN ON THEIR REGIONAL COMMISSIONS/BOARD MEETINGS THAT MAY AFFECT THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE (IF ANY)

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JANUARY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (Council Member Gonzalez)

6.

PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

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 ANNOUNCE THEIR NAME IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD FOR THE MINUTES.

6.a

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)

6.b

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)

6.c

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2021 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2021 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH & ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO REFLECT ON THE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN THAT HAVE MADE AN IMPACT IN OUR HISTORY, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO CONTINUE MAKING AN IMPACT TODAY

6.d

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RAFAEL SUAREZ OF FARMERS INSURANCE

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RAFAEL SUAREZ OF FARMERS INSURANCE FOR PROVIDING QUALITY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

6.e

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PAUL & ANNA LIU

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PAUL & ANNA LIU & FREEDOM BAKERY FOR PROVIDING DELICIOUS COOKIES & CAKES, BRINGING SMILES TO THE COMMUNITY

6.f

SERVICE WITH HEART AWARDS

SERVICE WITH HEART AWARDS: SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ & OLDER ADULT SERVICES SUPERVISOR KATIE NUÑEZ

6.g

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

7.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

7.a

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

All items appearing on the Consent Agenda are recommended actions which are considered to be routine and will be acted upon as one consensus motion. Any items removed will be considered immediately after the consensus motion. The Mayor will allow public input prior to the approval of the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC INPUT (2 MINUTES EACH)

8.a

MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 2021

8.b

AMENDMENTS NO. 2 & NO. 3 TO CONTRACTS WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH PERMITTING FOR RAIL TRAIL PROJECT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $28,776

1) RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RAIL TRAIL LEE ROAD PROJECT, NO. CT-18-01A & RAIL TRAIL WALKER STREET PROJECT NO. CT-18-01B; ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK TO ASSIST WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS & INCREASING THE AMOUNT BY $13,992

2) RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RAIL TRAIL LEE ROAD PROJECT, NO. CT-18-01A AND THE RAIL TRAIL WALKER STREET PROJECT NO. CT-18-01B; ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK TO ASSIST WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS & INCREASING THE AMOUNT BY $14,784

8.c

RESOLUTION DECLARING RACISM AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS (Requested by Council Member Garcia)

8.d

AMENDMENT TO CANNABIS TAX ORDINANCE REGARDING TAX RATE (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam)

1) Staff Report by Community Development Director Merriam
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Hearing
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION AMENDING SECTIONS 3-6.1202 (DEFINITIONS) & 3-6.1206 (AMOUNT OF TAX OWED) OF ARTICLE 12 (WATSONVILLE CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX) OF CHAPTER 6 (TAXATION) OF TITLE 3 (ZONING) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE [Amends Ordinance No. 1330-16 (CM) Pursuant to §3-6.1232]

9.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC INPUT (2 MINUTES EACH)

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

10.a

AMENDMENT TO CANNABIS TAX ORDINANCE REGARDING TAX RATE (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam)

1) Staff Report by Community Development Director Merriam
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Hearing
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION AMENDING SECTIONS 3-6.1202 (DEFINITIONS) & 3-6.1206 (AMOUNT OF TAX OWED) OF ARTICLE 12 (WATSONVILLE CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX) OF CHAPTER 6 (TAXATION) OF TITLE 3 (ZONING) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE [Amends Ordinance No. 1330-16 (CM) Pursuant to §3-6.1232]

11.

NEW BUSINESS

11.a

DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN PRESENTATION (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam)

1) Staff Report by Simran Malhotra with Raimi & Associates
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Appropriate Motion (if any)

11.b

ACCEPTING RESULTS OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & UTILITY RATES RECOMMENDATIONS THEREOF & FIXING TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 25, 2021 (Public Work & Utilities Director Palmisano)

1) Staff Report by Public Work & Utilities Director Palmisano & Public Works & Utilities Assistant Director DiRenzo
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESULTS OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & UTILITY RATE RECOMMENDATIONS, DIRECTING STAFF TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE PROPOSED UTILITY RATES, & DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF & FIXING THE TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 25, 2021, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54354.5 & CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 13D SECTION 6

12.

EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA

13.

REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

14.

ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a)(1) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day and on the City of Watsonville website at https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/2123/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office (275 Main Street, 4th Floor) during normal business hours.

Such documents are also available on the City of Watsonville website at: https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/2123/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes subject to staff’s ability to post the document before the meeting.