AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Opportunity Through Diversity; Unity Through Cooperation.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 9:00 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)

1. Property: 15 Maple Avenue (APN: 017-113-06)

Negotiating parties: Matt Huffaker (City)

Hank Garcia 

Under negotiation: Price, terms of payment

 

2.b

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(b))

Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9:

    [1 Case]

2.c

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency negotiator: Nathalie Manning, Matt Huffaker & Mike McDougall

Employee organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 521 Clerical Technical (SEIU), IAFF Local 1272 (Fire), Confidential Unit, Management Unit, Mid-Management Unit

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)

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

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

6.d

PROCLAMATION TO THE MORAN FAMILY & REAL COLIMA 2

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING THE MORAN FAMILY & REAL COLIMA 2 FOR BEING A FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT & AN EXAMPLE OF PERSEVERANCE DURING DIFFICULT TIMES

6.e

PROCLAMATION FOR GLORIA ESTHER BETANCOURT

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING, HONORING & EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR GLORIA ESTHER BETANCOURT, WHOSE LIFE WAS AN EXAMPLE OF TRUE LEADERSHIP, DEDICATION, CARING & LOVE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL PEOPLE, & CONVEYING OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR HER PASSING

6.f

GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM AWARDS

CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO THE LISTED BUSINESSES FOR EXCEEDING ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, PREVENTING POLLUTION, & CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES

7.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

7.a

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

7.b

UPDATE REPORT ON 2030 CLIMATE ACTION ADAPTATION PLAN (By Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano, Environmental Projects Manager Cassel-Shimabukuro, & Senior Civil Engineer Yasbek)

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 MARCH 23, 2021

8.b

BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FROM AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER METER READING EQUIPMENT USED BY THE CITY’S WATER DIVISION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE (3) CALENDAR YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2021, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 (FUNDED FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND)

8.c

CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH BME, INC., (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BME, INC., (BAY MACHINERY ELECTRIC, INC.), TO PROVIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE COGENERATION SYSTEM LOCATED AT THE CITY’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $92,445 FOR FY 2020-2021

8.d

CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam) 

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, FIRE PLAN REVIEW, SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TECHNICIAN & FIELD BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000, FOR THE REMAINDER OF FY2020/2021 & $70,000 FOR FY2021/2022 & AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $70,000 TO THE BUILDING PERMIT FEES REVENUE ACCOUNT AND $70,000 TO THE REIMBURSABLE CONSULTATION SERVICES EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR FY2020/2021 [Amends Resolution No. 100-20 (CM)]

8.e

CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PLAN LINE FOR FREEDOM BOULEVARD, PROJECT NO. ST-17-03 & EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

8.f

CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam)

RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC., DBA MIG FOR ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES; ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK TO ASSIST THE CITY IN PROCESSING PLANNING APPLICATIONS UNTIL A SECOND PRINCIPAL PLANNER IS HIRED, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $235,000; & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $70,000 TO THE PLANNING PERMITS REVENUE ACCOUNT &  $70,000 TO THE EXPERT & CONSULTATION SERVICES EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR FY2020/2021

8.g

GROW SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REVOLVING LOAN FUND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (Recommended by Assistant City Manager Vides)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GROW SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CITY OF SANTA CRUZ, CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY, CITY OF CAPITOLA, COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) & THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NDC) TO CREATE A REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF SUPPORTING THE REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM (RLF)

8.h

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SEIU LOCAL 521

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 521, CLERICAL TECHNICAL UNIT FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2021, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022

8.i

GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LLMAD [Assessment District No. PK-94-01] (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972)  (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib & Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

1) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LLMAD) FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR [Assessment District No. PK-94-01]

2) RESOLUTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY & COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 25, 2021, TO CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM & BUDGET FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LLMAD) FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR [Assessment District No. PK-94-01]

8.j

BAY BREEZE LLMAD [Assessment District No. PK-03-02] (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972)  (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib & Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

1) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LLMAD) FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR [Assessment District No. PK-03-02]

2) RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY & COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 25, 2021, TO CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR THE BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LLMAD) FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR [Assessment District No. PK-03-02]

8.k

VISTA MONTAÑA LLMAD [Assessment District No. PK-03-03] (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972)  (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib & Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

1) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LLMAD) FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR [Assessment District No. PK-03-03]

2) RESOLUTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 25, 2021, TO CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, & MAINTENANCE PROGRAM & BUDGET FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LLMAD) FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR [Assessment District No. PK-03-03]

8.l

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ LATINO AFFAIRS COMMISSION

RESOLUTION NOMINATING SYLVIA MENDEZ TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ LATINO AFFAIRS COMMISSION

8.m

URGING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS (Requested by Members Estrada & Garcia)

RESOLUTION URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO FORGIVE STUDENT LOANS

8.n

SUPPORTING OF H.R.6 THE AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE ACT OF 2021 (Requested by Members Estrada & Garcia)

RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE ACT OF 2021 – H.R.6 & URGING ACTION FROM THE 117^TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS

8.o

DENOUNCING HATE CRIMES & BIGOTRY AGAINST ASIAN AMERICANS & PACIFIC ISLANDERS (Requested by Mayor Dutra)

RESOLUTION DENOUNCING HATE CRIMES AND BIGOTRY TARGETING ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS

9.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC INPUT (2 MINUTES EACH)

10.

NEW BUSINESS

10.a

CITY OF WATSONVILLE VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN 2021 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

1) Staff Report by Public Works & Utilities Assistant Director Rodriguez, Principal Engineer Fontes, & Police Sargeant Thul
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN 2021

10.b

 PROJECT LISTS FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUNDED BY MEASURE D & SB1 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

1) Staff Report by Public Works & Utilities Assistant Director Rodriguez & Principal Engineer Fontes
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021 MEASURE D 5-YEAR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (FY 2021/2022 - FY 2025/2026) FOR CITY OF WATSONVILLE FUNDED BY MEASURE D APPROVED BY VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016
7) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE – SB1 PROJECT LIST FY 21/22 TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 FUNDS

11.

EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA

12.

REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13.

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.