AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Opportunity Through Diversity; Unity Through Cooperation.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 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 LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9)

Pending Litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(1):

1) Name of case: Monterey Bay Aviation, Inc., dba United Flight Services v City of Watsonville, et al - Santa Cruz County Superior Court (Case No. 19CV03692)

2) Name of case: Monterey Bay Aviation, Inc., dba United Flight Services v City of Watsonville, et al - Santa Cruz County Superior Court (Case No. 20CV01562)

2.b

PERSONNEL MATTERS

(Government Code Section 54957)

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
   Title: City Attorney and City Clerk

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)

 

CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:00 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

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING RYOKO KOZUKI & FLOWERS BY TOSHI

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING RYOKO KOZUKI & FLOWERS BY TOSHI FOR PROVIDING BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS THAT BRING SMILES TO ALL THOSE WHO RECEIVE THEM

6.e

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WATSONVILLE YOGA, DANCE & HEALING ARTS

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WATSONVILLE YOGA, DANCE & HEALING ARTS FOR PROVIDING A SPACE & INSPIRATION TO BE PART OF A LEARNING JOURNEY IN A WAY THAT IS EQUITABLE & MINDFUL OF THE CULTURAL VALUES OF THIS COMMUNITY

6.f

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING MOUNTAIN BIKERS OF SANTA CRUZ

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING MOUNTAIN  BIKERS OF SANTA CRUZ FOR THEIR WORK ON THE PUMP TRACK & THANKING THEM FOR PROVIDING A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GET OUTSIDE AND GET ACTIVE

6.g

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2021 AS NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2021 AS NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH & ENCOURAGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO REACH OUT & SUPPORT ITS HUMANITARIAN MISSION

7.

NEW BUSINESS

7.a

PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY WIDE SURVEY RESULTS BY GREAT BLUE RESEARCH, INC.

1) Presentation by Project Manager Veschi (Great Blue Research, Inc.)
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion Accepting Survey Results

8.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

8.a

BUDGET TIMELINE & PUBLIC INPUT UPDATE (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Czerwin)

9.

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)

9.a

MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 2021

9.b

CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH TOP LINE ENGINEERS, INC. (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 WITH TOP LINE ENGINEERS, INC., FOR CORRALITOS SAND FILTER STRUCTURE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. WA-20-14348; ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $238,383 [Amends Resolution No. 209-20 (CM)]

9.c

CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Palmisano)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR ASSISTANCE WITH PERMITTING FOR THE RAIL TRAIL LEE ROAD PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,992

9.d

FILING ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR GONZALES STREET ALLEY LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calabaquib)

RESOLUTION DIRECTING FILING OF THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-94-1 (LLMAD)

9.e

FILING ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR BAY BREEZE LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FILING OF 2021-2022 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-02 (LLMAD)

9.f

FILING ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR VISTA MONTAÑA LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

RESOLUTION DIRECTING FILING OF THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-03 (LLMAD)

9.g

DECLARING THE PORTER BUILDING AS A SURPLUS PROPERTY (Recommended by Assistant City Manager Vides)

RESOLUTION DECLARING REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT 280 MAIN STREET, (PORTION OF APN: 017-182-16), WATSONVILLE, AS SURPLUS LAND & NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE, FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, & TAKING RELATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221

9.h

DONATION TO WATSONVILLE FIREFIGHTERS INC (Recommended by Fire Chief Lopez)

RESOLUTION DECLARING A 1928 SEAGRAVE LADDER TRUCK AS SURPLUS & AUTHORIZING THE DONATION & TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP & TITLE FROM THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO WATSONVILLE FIREFIGHTERS, INC.

9.i

ACCEPTANCE OF TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM (Recommended by Police Chief Honda)

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $512,719 GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOBACCO LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FY 2020-21 & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND

9.j

APPOINTMENT TO PÁJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Requested by Mayor Dutra)

RESOLUTION APPOINTING DR. NANCY A. BILICICH & COUNCIL MEMBER GONZALEZ AS ALTERNATE TO THE PÁJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

9.k

SUPPORTING CURRENT LAND USE & ZONING FOR WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Requested by Mayor Dutra)

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CURRENT LAND USE & ZONING FOR WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SERVING MONTEREY BAY, CENTRAL COAST, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

9.l

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

FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 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]

10.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC INPUT (2 MINUTES EACH)

11.

NEW BUSINESS (Continued)

11.a

PRESENTATION OF THE 2020 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam)

1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry 
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Motion accepting the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2020

11.b

PINTO LAKE CONSULTANT CONTRACT & LEASE WITH MAIN ST. ENTERPRISE, INC., (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

1) Staff Report by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion Whether to Approve Staff Recommendation
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO MAIN ST. ENTERPRISE, INC., TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS & SERVICES (CONCESSIONAIRE SERVICES) AT PINTO LAKE PARK LOCATED AT 451 GREEN VALLEY ROAD

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.