MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 24, 2010
4:34 P.M.
City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, 4th Floor
CONTENTS
1.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
8.1
5.0
Roll Call
Motion Approving Disbursements
Resolution Reject Claims:
--138-10 Subrogation Mercury InsDora L. Garcia
--139-10 Francisco/Maria Gonzalez
Reso 140-10 Award Bid/Terra
Renewal Services Inc/WW-10-01
Reso 141-10 Award Bid/Turnupseed
Electric Service/WA-10-01
Reso 142-10 Approve Associate
Membership/CEDA
Motion Approve Council
Response/Grand Jury Report
See Item 5.0
Joint Reso 143-10 (CM)/15-10 (RA)
Affirm Façade Imprvmt Grant Prog
Bulk Pkng, Residential, Educational
Programs
--Reso 144-10 Establish/Adopt 5-Yr
Bulk Pkng Prog
--Reso 145-10 Establish/Adopt Educ
Pkng Permit
-Reso 146-10 Establish/Adopt Resid
Parkg Permit
Items Removed from Consent
Agenda
10.0
1.0
2.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
8.2
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
4.7 Mot Approve Attend
Request/2010 League of CA Confer
Report Closed Session
6:45 P.M. Session
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Oral Communications
Proclamation/”Let’s Move Cities &
Towns”
Report Out of Closed Session
Limits Temp Pub Prkng/570 Main
--147-10 Amend Off-Street Pkg
Jennings Business Park/Applicant
Withdrew Application/Item Not
Considered by Council
Overrule Object/Abate Nuisance/45
& 45A Packard
--Reso 148-10
Overrule Object/Abate
Nuisance/612 Peartree
Reso 149-10
Cigarrette Outlets (Tobacco
Retailing Licence)
--Ord Intro Add Chapter 46
Tobacco Retailer License
--Reso 150-10 Establish/Set Fee
PG&E SmartMeter Moratorium
Ord 1262-10 Establish Moratorium
4:34 P.M.
1.0
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Alejo (arrived at 4:58 P.M.), Mayor Pro Tempore Bilicich, and Council Members
Caput, Martinez, Petersen (arrived at 4:39 P.M.), and Rivas were present. Member
Bersamin was absent.
4.0
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: It was moved by Member Rivas, seconded by Member Caput, and carried by
the following vote that Consent Agenda Items 4.1 through 4.6 and Item 4.8 be approved:
AYES:
MEMBERS: Bilicich, Caput, Martinez, Rivas
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NOES:
ABSENT:
4.1
MEMBERS:
MEMBERS:
None
Bersamin, Petersen, Alejo
APPROVING REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
It was reported that the City Manager had recommended favorably on claims for the
warrants for various funds, which were referred to Council as follows:
--August 24, 2010
Trust Fund
933.06
Employee Cash Deduction Fund
595,620.57
General Fund
219,651.06
Investment Fund
3,109.28
CDBG
20,405.16
Cal Home Grant
7,511.76
Police & Rec Gang Prevention Grant
30.24
Library Fund
46,544.32
Special Grants
211.22
PEG Grants
389.21
Parks Development Fund
0.00
Gas Tax Fund
22,590.73
Parking Garage Fund
3,438.84
Public Facilities Impact Fees
20,377.92
Impervious Area Impact Fee Fund
0.00
Special District Funds
561.58
Capital Projects Fund
242.00
Sewer Service Fund
97,169.50
Water Operating Fund
82,732.35
Airport Fund
3,509.17
Waste Disposal Fund
277,950.23
Landfill Closure Fund
Workers Compensation/Liability Fund
Health Insurance Fund
13,998.32
Narcotics Forfeiture Pending
128,231.07
Total
4.2
$1,545,207.59
RESOLUTIONS REJECTING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES:
(a)
RESOLUTION NO. 138-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
REJECTING CLAIM OF SUBROGATION BY MERCURY INSURANCE
GROUP, ON BEHALF OF DORA L. GARCIA, FOR DAMAGES
(b)
RESOLUTION NO. 139-10 (CM):
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
REJECTING CLAIM OF FRANCISCO J. GONZALEZ AND MARIA C.
GONZALEZ FOR DAMAGES
4.3
RESOLUTION NO. 140-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING $97,615 BID TO TERRA RENEWAL SERVICES, INC., A
CORPORATION, FOR THE REMOVAL OF BIOSOLIDS FROM THE CITY’S
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, PROJECT NO. WW-10-01 (FUNDED FROM
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
4.4
RESOLUTION NO. 141-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING $331,500 BID TO TURNUPSEED ELECTRIC SERVICE, A
CORPORATION, FOR THE WELL WATER SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS, PROJECT
NO. WA-10-01 (FUNDED FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WATER
ENTERPRISE FUND)
4.5
RESOLUTION NO. 142-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP BY THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE IN THE
CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AND THE
EXECUTION OF AN ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT RELATING TO
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY IN THE AUTHORITY
4.6
MOTION APPROVING CITY COUNCIL RESPONSE TO FINDINGS &
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN 2009-2010 FINAL RESPONSE FROM
THE SANTA CRUZ GRAND JURY PERTAINING TO CITY OF WATSONVILLE
4.7
SEE ITEM 5.0
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
4.8
RESOLUTION NO. 143-10 (CM):
RESOLUTION NO. 15-10 (RA):
JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AFFIRMING THE FACADE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING THE SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED
GUIDELINES—AUGUST 2010
5.0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4.7
MOTION APPROVING ATTENDANCE REQUEST BY MEMBER RIVAS TO
ATTEND 2010 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE,
SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2010, SAN DIEGO, CA ($1,138.33, $353.33 Will be
Reimbursed by Member Rivas)
The above resolution was introduced by Member Martinez, seconded by Member Rivas,
and failed by the following vote:
AYES:
MEMBERS: Bilicich, Caput, Martinez, Rivas
NOES:
MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
MEMBERS: Bersamin, Petersen, Alejo
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City Manager Palacios stated that the motion failed for lack of four affirmative votes. City
Manager Palacios recommended that the item be reconsidered when the entire Council
was present.
8.0
NEW BUSINESS
8.1
ESTABLISH A FIVE-YEAR BULK PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL, &
EDUCATIONAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
DISTRICT
(a)
Staff Report
The staff report was given by Sr. Administrative Analyst Vides and Deputy City
Manager Maldonado.
(b)
City Council Questions & Discussion
Sr. Administrative Analyst Vides and Deputy City Manager Maldonado answered
questions from Council Members.
Mayor Pro Tempore Bilicich stated that she did not have a conflict of interest as
Director of Aptos-Watsonville Adult Education because she was not deriving a
financial gain.
(c)
Public Input
Rhea DeHart, Chair of the Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education Advisory
Committee, expressed her concern with parking for night staff and students at
the Institute of Language & Culture (ILC).
Stella Romo, owner of 28 Second St. & 315 Main St. buildings, expressed
concern with only providing parking discounts to ILC and not all of the other
businesses.
William Hansen expressed his support for bulk permit parking and suggested
designated parking for ILC after 5:00 p.m.
Marcia Poms, Teacher at ILC, asked Council for designated parking for ILC staff.
Magdalena, ILC evening staff member, expressed support for designated
parking.
McKenzie, Owner of Second St. Café, expressed support for reduction in parking
fees and said she does not support designated parking.
Glen Kramer, BK Real Estate, property management company for the Kalich
Building, expressed concern with providing reduced parking for staff at ILC.
MOTION: Mayor Alejo introduced a motion to approve staff recommendation with
an amendment to allow parking in Lot 14 for educational permit holders after 6:00
p.m. Member Petersen seconded the motion.
Council Member Rivas and Mayor Pro Tempore Bilicich requested that the time
be from 5:00 p.m.
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Council Member Caput and Mayor Pro Tempore Bilicich expressed concerns
regarding safety in the parking garage.
Mayor Alejo stated that 5:30 p.m. would be a good compromise.
Council Member Martinez requested the motion be amended to remove the four
(4) twenty-minute parking spaces.
City Manager Palacios recommended that the Council not remove the four (4)
twenty-minute parking spaces without consulting with the businesses.
MOTION AMENDED: Mayor Alejo amended the above motion to allow parking in
Lot 14 for educational permits holders after 5:30 p.m. and directing staff to return
to Council in six (6) months for review.
Mayor Pro Tempore Bilicich asked if everyone in the Lot 14 would need a permit.
Deputy City Manager Maldonado explained that enforcement would continue
until 8:00 p.m. for non-students and staff. Educational permit holders would not
be cited after 5:30 p.m.
The above motion and resolutions carried by the following vote:
AYES:
MEMBERS: Bersamin, Bilicich, Caput, Martinez, Petersen,
Rivas, Alejo
NOES:
MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
MEMBERS None
(d)
RESOLUTION NO. 144-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING A FIVE-YEAR BULK PARKING PERMIT
PROGRAM WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT EFFECTIVE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015
(e)
RESOLUTION NO. 145-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING AN EDUCATIONAL PARKING PERMIT
PROGRAM FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS AT THE INSTITUTE OF
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (ILC) AT A REDUCED RATE OF $20 PER
SCHOOL SEMESTER (4 MONTHS)
(f)
RESOLUTION NO. 146-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PERMITS AT 50% OF THE STANDARD
PERMIT RATE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
DISTRICT
Mayor Alejo announced that in consideration of time Item 8.2 would be moved to the
6:30 p.m. session
THE MEETING RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 6:04 P.M.
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6:05 P.M.
10.0 CLOSED SESSION
(City Council Conference Room, 275 Main Street—4th Floor)
Closed Session Announcement:
(a)
Public Comments regarding the Closed Session agenda will only be
accepted by the City Council at this time.
(b)
Closed Session Announcement
Mayor Alejo called the Closed Session meeting to order. He called for public
comment.
Nick Bulaich spoke in regards to item A.1 regarding California Department of
Public Health and urged the City not to comply with the order because City had
never received a binding agreement.
John Martinelli said he endorsed Mr. Bulaich’s letter. He stated he had not seen
the contract and would like to part of the process.
Theodora Carey, Santa Cruz resident, stated she supports Mr. Bulaich’s letter
and Mr. Martinelli’s comments.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code 54956.8)
1.
B.
Property:
240 Airport Boulevard (APN: 015-221-02)
Negotiating parties: Don French (City)
Ray Le Vasseur for Sage Instruments
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment - Lease
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9)
1.
2.
Pending litigation pursuant to subdivision (a):
Name of case:
Watsonville Pilots Assoc., Friends of Buena
Vista v. City of Watsonville – Santa Cruz County
Superior Court (Case No. CV154571 &
CV154572)
Name of case:
Watsonville Pilots Association v. City of
Watsonville (Lawton) – Santa Cruz County
Superior Court (Case No. CV161350)
Name of case:
Compliance Order No. 02-05-03CO-001
Citation No. 02-05-10C-O12
State of California Department of Public Health
v. City of Watsonville
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (c):
1 Case
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6:45 P.M.
1.0
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Alejo, Mayor Pro Tempore Bilicich, and Council Members Bersamin, Caput,
Martinez, Petersen, and Rivas were present.
Staff members present were City Manager Palacios, City Attorney Smith, City Clerk
Vázquez Flores, Deputy City Clerk C. Ibarra, Assistant City Manager Tavantzis, Deputy
City Manager Maldonado, Housing and Redevelopment Director Ackerman, Parks &
Community Services Director Espinoza, Public Works & Utilities Director Koch, Assistant
Finance Officer Hays, Library Director Heitzig, Administrative Services Director Pimentel,
Police Chief Solano, Sr. Utilities Engineer Ketley, Lt. McCartney, Sr. Administrative
Analyst Mattos, Sr. Planner Aratin, Redevelopment Manager Overmeyer, Administrative
Analyst Blackwood, and Interpreter Vázquez-Quintero.
2.0
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.1
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC & CITY COUNCIL
Gary Richard Arnold expressed his concern regarding the origin of policies which
generate the actions in the City.
Barbara Lyons said she would be requesting the Council’s support for a proposed
project to test ten Watsonville children to measure the existing amounts of fluoride
currently in their body and the level changes after the City fluoridates. She said she
would be submitting a proposal requesting for $3,000 from the City to conduct the
testing.
Susan Carter, Watsonville Challengers League, distributed copies of a Santa Cruz
Sentinel article in regards the closure of the bowling alley. She asked the Council for
help to maintain Cabrillo Lanes open.
Mayor Pro Tempore Bilicich expressed her disappointment with the State Department of
Public Health for issuing a citation to the City for failure to fluoridate since the Ad Hoc
Sub-committee had been meeting and reviewing the contract in good faith.
Member Bersamin explained the timeline for the Fluoride Ad-Hoc Committee and stated
the Subcommittee would be releasing its report after August 30, 2010.
Member Caput expressed his condolences to the family of Gabriel Suarez who passed
away recently in a plane accident.
Member Rivas reminded the public that school was back in session and encouraged the
students to attend school and work hard.
Mayor Alejo expressed his condolences to the family of Gabriel Suarez who recently
passed away.
Mayor Alejo encouraged the public to contact the Watsonville Law Center for help with
modifying their mortgage loans.
Mayor Alejo went over the various events he attended in the City in the last two weeks.
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3.2
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION DECLARING CITY OF WATSONVILLE “LET’S MOVE
CITIES & TOWN’S” AS PART OF FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA’S “LET’S MOVE”
CHILDHOOD ANTI-OBESITY INITIATIVE
3.3
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Smith reported no action out of closed session
5.0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Alejo reintroduced Item 5.0 for reconsideration of Consent Agenda Item
4.7.
MOTION APPROVING ATTENDANCE REQUEST BY MEMBER RIVAS TO ATTEND
2010 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 1517, 2010, SAN DIEGO, CA ($1,138.33, $353.33 Will be Reimbursed by Member Rivas)
MOTION: It was moved by Member Martinez, seconded by Member Rivas, and carried
by the following vote that the above motion be approved:
AYES:
MEMBERS: Bersamin, Bilicich, Martinez, Rivas, Alejo
NOES:
MEMBERS: Caput
ABSENT:
MEMBERS: Petersen
8.0
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
8.2
ESTABLISH TIME LIMITS FOR TEMPORARY PUBLIC PARKING LOT ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 570 MAIN STREET (APN: 18-241-01) (Continued From
4:30 P.M. Session)
(a)
Staff Report
The staff report was given by Sr. Administrative Analyst Vides and Deputy City
Manager Maldonado.
(b)
City Council Questions & Discussion
Sr. Administrative Analyst Vides and Deputy City Manager Maldonado answered
questions from Council Members.
(c)
Public Input (None)
(d)
RESOLUTION NO. 147-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AMENDING THE “OFF-STREET PARKING LOT MAP, CITY OF
WATSONVILLE” BY ELIMINATING LOT NO. 7 LOCATED BEHIND 310
UNION STREET AND REASSIGNING NO. 7 TO A TEMPORARY PUBLIC
PARKING LOT AT 570 MAIN STREET (APN: 018-241-01) WATSONVILLE,
CALIFORNIA AND ESTABLISHING TIME LIMITS
The above resolution was introduced by Member Martinez, seconded by Member
Bersamin, and carried by the following vote:
AYES:
MEMBERS: Bersamin, Bilicich, Caput, Martinez, Petersen,
Rivas, Alejo
NOES:
MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
MEMBERS None
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8.3
EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA
6.0
PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
6.1
APPEAL FILED BY WITTWER & PARKIN LLC., ON BEHALF OF WATSONVILLE
PILOTS ASSOCIATION, OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF SPECIAL
USE PERMIT PP2008-39 GRANTED TO LAWTON TO ESTABLISH A MASTER USE
PERMIT FOR ALLOWABLE USES INCLUDING A 6,500 SQ. FT. CABINET SHOP IN
44,389 SQ. FT. JENNINGS BUSINESS PARK (APN: 015-211-09)—Applicant withdrew
application; item was not considered by Council
6.2
OVERRULING OBJECTIONS, IF ANY, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC
NUISANCE AT 45 & 45A PACKARD LANE (APN: 019-922-05)
(a)
Staff Report
The staff report was given by Interim Community Development Director
Tavantzis
(b)
City Council Questions & Discussion
Interim Community Development Director Tavantzis answered questions from
Council Members
(c)
Public Hearing (none)
Mayor Alejo opened the public hearing, and hearing no comments closed the
public hearing.
(d)
RESOLUTION NO. 148-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
OVERRULING OBJECTIONS, IF ANY, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT OF A
PUBLIC NUISANCE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT 45 & 45A PACKARD LANE
(APN: 019-922-05), WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
5-17 OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
The above resolution was introduced by Member Bersamin, seconded by
Member Rivas, and carried by the following vote:
AYES:
MEMBERS: Bersamin, Bilicich, Caput, Martinez, Petersen, Rivas,
Alejo
NOES:
MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6.3
OVERRULING OBJECTIONS, IF ANY, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC
NUISANCE AT 612 PEARTREE DRIVE (APN: 017-407-23)
(a)
Staff Report
The staff report was given by Interim Community Development Director
Tavantzis
(b)
City Council Questions & Discussion
Interim Community Development Director Tavantzis answered questions from
Council Members.
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(c)
Public Hearing
Mayor Alejo opened the public hearing.
Marge, 650 Pear Tree Lane, expressed disappointment with the house being
vacant for over five years.
Mayor Alejo after hearing no more comments closed the public input period.
(d)
RESOLUTION NO. 149-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
OVERRULING OBJECTIONS, IF ANY, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT OF A
PUBLIC NUISANCE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT 612 PEARTREE DRIVE
(APN: 017-407-23), WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
5-17 OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
The above resolution was introduced by Mayor Pro Tempore Bilich, seconded by
Member Petersen, and carried by the following vote:
AYES:
MEMBERS:
Bersamin, Bilicich, Caput, Martinez, Petersen, Rivas,
Alejo
NOES:
MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT: MEMBERS:
None
6.4
CIGARETTE OUTLETS (TOBACCO RETAILING LICENSE)
(a)
Staff Report
The staff report was given by Police Chief Solano and Deputy Police Chief Knill.
(b)
City Council Questions & Discussion
Police Chief Solano and Deputy Police Chief Knill answered questions from
Council Members.
(c)
Public Hearing
Mayor Alejo opened the public hearing.
Gary Richard Arnold stated that the proposed fee would be another burden for
small businesses.
The following speakers expressed their support for the Tobacco Retailing
License (TRL):
Peter Nichols, Alcohol and Drug Commission Chair.
Katharine Herndon, retired school teacher.
Kathleen Hofverdahl-Clark, Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition Cochair. She also submitted a letter from the Tobacco Education Coalition to the
Council which included letters from community members.
Natasha Kowalkowski, Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition.
Jenny Sarmiento, Director of PVPSA.
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Andrea Silva Solano, Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition.
Marilyn Garrett.
Gonzalo Coronado, Coalition for Tobacco Free Monterey County.
Mayor Alejo after hearing no more comments closed the public input period.
(d)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION (CM):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ADDING CHAPTER 46 (TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE) OF TITLE 5
(PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS, AND CONDUCT) OF THE WATSONVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE IMPOSING A LICENSING FEE TO REGULATE AND
ENFORCE THE RETAIL SALES OF TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED
PRODUCTS TO MINORS
(e)
RESOLUTION NO. 150-10 (CM):
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ESTABLISHING AND SETTING AN ANNUAL “TOBACCO RETAILER
LICENSE FEE” AT $255 TO LOCALLY REGULATE AND ENFORCE THE
RETAIL SALES OF TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS TO
MINORS
MOTION: The above ordinance and resolution were introduced by Mayor Alejo
and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Bilicich, including direction to staff to
develop a reward program recognizing business that comply with the proposed
ordinance for more than two (2) years. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
MEMBERS: Bersamin, Bilicich, Caput, Martinez, Petersen,
Rivas, Alejo
NOES:
MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
MEMBERS: None
6.5
MORATORIUM ON INSTALLATION OF PG&E SMARTMETERS IN THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE
(a)
Staff Report
The staff report was given by City Attorney Smith
(b)
City Council Questions & Discussion
City Attorney Smith answered questions from Council Members
(c)
Public Hearing
Mayor Alejo opened the public hearing.
The following speakers support moratorium on installation of SmartMeters and
expressed their concerns regarding SmartMeters safety, privacy, and rates.
Gary Richard Arnold.
Nina Beety.
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Wendy Sarsfield, PG&E Government Relations Officer, enumerated various
energy efficiency projects that the City of Watsonville has been involved and
explained the benefits of SmartMeters. She urged Council to delay action until
the interdependent study was completed. She also answered questions from the
Council regarding SmartMeters.
Analys Berra.
Nick Bulaich asked if PG&E would implement a tier rate system.
Marilyn Garrett.
Keith Gosner.
Jean Parano,
Key Nielson.
Mayor Alejo after hearing no more comments closed the public input period.
(d)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION (CM):
AN EMERGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WATSONVILLE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM OF TWELVE (12)
MONTHS ON THE INSTALLATION OF SMARTMETERS AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE OR IN, ALONG,
ACROSS, UPON, UNDER AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES
WITHIN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
MOTION: The above ordinance was introduced by Member Rivas and seconded
by Member Martinez with an amendment that City will not allow installation of
SmartMeters that residents may call the police to stop the installation. Member
Rivas accepted the amendment from Member Martinez.
City Manager Palacios stated that he could not recommend that the Police
Department be directed to attempt to enforce the ordinance and would not
interfere with PG&E service workers.
Wendy Sarsfield, PG&E Government Relations Officer, answered questions from
Council Members regarding installation of SmartMeters in Watsonville. Mayor
Alejo asked her to provide the City with the timeline for deployment of
SmartMeters installation in Watsonville.
MOTION RESTATED: Member Martinez restated his amendment to direct Staff
to research a manner to enforce the ordinance through fines or other means.
The motion including Member Martinez’ restated amendment carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
MEMBERS: Bersamin, Bilicich, Caput, Martinez, Petersen,
Rivas, Alejo
NOES:
MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
MEMBERS: None
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10 .0 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10 :15 P .M.
ATTEST:
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