agenda city of watsonville city council/redevelopment agency meeting

Mayor Dodge, Mayor Pro Tempore Montesino, and Council Members Bilicich (arrived at
8:12 p.m.), Hurst, Martinez, and Rios were present. Member Bersamin was absent.
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, Parks & Community Services Director Espinoza, Assistant
Public Works & Utilities Director Geyer, Administrative Services Director Pimentel,
Library Director Heitzig, Fire Chief Bisbee, Police Chief Solano, Deputy Police Chief
Escalante, Deputy Police Chief Knill, Water Division Manager Palmisano, Interim
Assistant Parks & Community Services Director Blachly, Battalion Fire Chief Martin Del
Campo, Solid Waste Division Manager Gordo, Administrative Services Manager Peters,
Police Officer Barrera, Police Lieutenants Gluhan and Traub, Police Sergeant Robles,
and Interpreter Miranda.
2.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.0 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC & CITY COUNCIL
Nick Bulaich read from a letter posted on the California Dental Association website
which stated that fluoride alone would not help prevent tooth decay. He asked the
Council to stop the fluoride process.
Nina Beety went over some of the health problems and electronic interferences
associated with Smart Meters. She asked the Council to join the protest opposing
PG&E’s Smart Meter opt out proposal.
Marilyn Garret asked the Council to join the protest opposing PG&E’s Smart Meter opt
out proposal.
Gary Richard Arnold spoke regarding Operation Clover Leaf a formal program in which
he said chemicals are dumped in our area. He asked the Council to pass a resolution to
demand transparency.
Rich Inman, Member of The Pajaro Valley Performing Arts Association, introduced
himself to the Council and went over some of the recent changes to the Board and said
there were exciting events that would be happening at the Mello Center this coming
year.
Matt McCollum, Fire Fighters Union President, said the firefighters were still negotiating
with the City and were prepared to give considerable concessions and asked that the
City allow the firefighters to work towards a fair contract.
Jose Reyes-Olivas, Pajaro Valley Performing Arts Association Board Member, said the
Board had been recently invigorated and would be bringing more shows to the Mello
Center and asked for the Council’s continued support.
Unknown male, asked for the Council’s continued support to the Pajaro Valley
Performing Arts Association.
Member Rios went over the various events he attended in the City in the past two
weeks.
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