AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
JOINT COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING

City of Watsonville
City Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
Watsonville, CA 95076

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

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NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido will be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 65 Peppertree Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076

1.

ROLL CALL

1.a

INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

2.

CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)

3.

CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING ONLY THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA WILL 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:

3.a

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(d))

[1 potential case]

3.b

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency negotiator: Nathalie Manning, Marissa Duran and Mark Wilson, Burke Williams and Sorensen

Employee organizations:   Confidential, Executive Team, Fire Management, International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1272, Management, United Public Employees of California (LiUNA), Local 792, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3), Police Officers Association, Police Management, Public Safety Mid-Management, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521 Clerical Technical

CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:30 P.M.

4.

ROLL CALL

4.a

MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)

5.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6.

INFORMATION ITEMS

6.a

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS

6.b

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT

7.

NEW BUSINESS

7.a

OATH OF OFFICE TO REELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER VANESSA QUIROZ-CARTER

1) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY CITY CLERK ORTIZ TO REELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBER VANESSA QUIROZ-CARTER (DISTRICT 2)

2) COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER VANESSA QUIROZ-CARTER

8.

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 FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD & LEAVE IT AT THE PODIUM. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAME AND DISTRICT IN WHICH THEY LIVE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD FOR THE MINUTES.

8.a

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

8.b

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)

8.c

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)

8.d

2024 PINK PATCH PROJECT PRESENTATION BY WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (5 Minutes)

8.e

PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO CITY BY FRIENDS OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES VICE PRESIDENT ANA HURTADO (5 Minutes)

8.f

PRESENTATION BY PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION & STUDENT ASSISTANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JASMINE NAJERA (10 Minutes)

8.g

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PASILLAS TIRE SERVICE

8.h

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MONTEREY BAY

8.i

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BEER MULE BOTTLE SHOP + POUR HOUSE

8.j

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HONEYLUX COFFEE

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

All items appearing on the Consent Agenda are recommended actions that are considered to be routine and will be acted upon as one motion. Any items removed will be considered immediately after the 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 DECEMBER 10, 2024

9.b

REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD OVERPASS SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD OVERPASS SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN (SSFM) RELOCATION PROJECT NO. ST-23-14859SS

9.c

APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 3 TO CONTRACT WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN, INC., DBA ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01, INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $587,708.10, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $25,248,613.38

9.d

APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 & HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE & SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AMENDING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION & ADDING $30,000 

9.e

APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH CALTRANS FOR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $321,000 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AGREEMENT 05-0386A1) WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, & A CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR THE NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE & UPGRADED BICYCLE FACILITIES AT THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD CROSSING OF STATE ROUTE 1; ADDING $321,000 & INCREASING THE TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT TO $3,468,000; & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $321,000 FROM THE EAST HIGHWAY 1 AREA IMPACT FEES FUND [0344]

9.f

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES THROUGH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WWTF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC., FOR DESIGN SERVICES THROUGH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WWTF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO WW-22-14797, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $175,534 & EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM JANUARY 31, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2027

9.g

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KOSMONT COMPANIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES (Recommended by City Manager Vides)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA KOSMONT COMPANIES EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME

9.h

AWARD CONTRACT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CAREY AVE TO THICKET LN, NO. ST-24-14523, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $193,140

9.i

ACCEPT $250,000 NOAA GRANT SUB-AWARD FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF MONTEREY BAY COASTAL COMMUNITIES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION CLIMATE RESILIENCE REGIONAL CHALLENGE GRANT SUB-AWARD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE SAME, & APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND

9.j

ACCEPT & APPROPRIATE THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,759, TO FUND CRIME ANALYSIS SOFTWARE, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)

9.k

ACCEPT & APPROPRIATE THE GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR CYBER SECURITY (Recommended by IT Director Gill)

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING & APPROPRIATING A $250,000 GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND

9.l

REVIEW & ACCEPT 2023/24 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR FY ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran)

RESOLUTION REVIEWING & ACCEPTING ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2024, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006

9.m

APPROVE CITY OF WATSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 25-26) (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran)

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, PURSUANT TO HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 34171(j) & SECTIONS 34173, APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, AS REQUIRED BY HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177(l)(1)

9.n

APPOINT MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025

9.o

APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY DUTRA TO THE SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY DUTRA TO THE SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TERM COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2025, & ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028

9.p

APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER PARKER & MAYOR OROZCO AS ALTERNATE TO THE PÁJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER PARKER & MAYOR OROZCO AS ALTERNATE TO THE PÁJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

9.q

APPOINT JORGE ZAMORA, POLICE CHIEF, TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HOUSING FOR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP POLICY BOARD

RESOLUTION APPOINTING JORGE ZAMORA, POLICE CHIEF, TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HOUSING FOR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP POLICY BOARD

9.r

APPOINT LOWELL HURST TO PLANNING COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPOINTING LOWELL HURST TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION

9.s

APPOINT LUCY ROJAS TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPOINTING LUCY ROJAS TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION

9.t

APPOINT NOE IBARRA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPOINTING NOE IBARRA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

9.u

APPOINT PEDRO REYNOSO TO THE WATSONVILLE LIBRARY COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPOINTING PEDRO REYNOSO TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE LIBRARY COMMISSION

10.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

11.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

11.a

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

12.

NEW BUSINESS (Continued)

12.a

CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL HEALTHCARE BENEFITS (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Manning and Administrative Services Director Duran)

1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager Manning and Administrative Services Director Duran
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Forming an Elected Coverage Group to Allow Current and Future City Council Members to Participate in the City of Watsonville Health Care Plan and Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to take All Actions Necessary to Effectuate Such Participation

12.b

REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN TRUST & SAFETY FOR LOCAL IMMIGRANTS (Recommended by Mayor Orozco)

Peter Gelblum

I am the Chair of the he Santa Cruz County Chapter of the ACLU of Northern California. The Chapter enthusiastically supports Item 12b on the 1/14/24 City Council Agenda, commends the Council for its action, and urges the Council to stay strong in the face of any attacks from the federal government.

1) Staff Report by Police Chief Zamora
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Authorizing & Directing the City Manager on Behalf of the City of Watsonville to Reaffirm Commitment to Maintain Trust & Safety for Local Immigrants

12.c

CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY RESTRICTIONS (Recommended by Interim Community Development Director Meek)

Jim Rey

Hello, I have recently been to a Drive through car wash with a self-serve vacuum station and was shocked at how loud it was. There were 2 cars next to me and each one was blaring earth shaking music. As a patron, I was annoyed but I can only imagine the pain people must feel having to live near a business like this. I guarantee if you were to sit in a parkinglot of any similar business for a couple hours you would experience what i just described. These restrictions should be left alone. Jim Rey

Steven McGee

Watsonville City Council, I am a homeowner in district 7. I urge the council to keep chapter 14-41 in place and unchanged. I have been to Watsonville planning commission meetings and heard business owners express their frustration with this ordinance. There is a sense of, “If that business can do it, then why can’t mine?”. There are many possible answers to this question. Some answers may be, effected community members may not be aware of such agenda items and others may not have time to address the issue. Having been a renter in this county for many years, I tried my hardest to not cause problems or bring attention to myself as it could jeopardize my living situation, so public comments and community outreach were out of the question. I believe these situations are often capitalized on by businesses to push agendas only beneficial to themselves. I sincerely hope that you, our elected officials, will be the advocates that the community needs in situations like this. Please don’t let business interests take precedence over citizen health and well-being. Please leave 14-41 in place and unchanged. Sincerely, Steven McGee

Christopher Campbell

To whom it may concern, It is not just the noise that a particular drive through makes my itself that I am worried about. It is also the car engines and loud stereos of people waiting in line to be served. This type of noise should be limited around residential areas. Please keep the current ordinance in place. Thank you, Christopher Campbell

Ricardo Juarez

Members of city council, Modifying wmc chapter 14-41 to allow companies to build their drive throughs closer to homes is a dangerous and shameful idea. The hard working families of Watsonville deserve to have quiet and safe homes/neighborhoods. If anything, the 150ft proximity should be pushed back even further to 250+ft. Thank you, Ricardo D. Juarez

Brian Martinez

City Council, The ordinance in place (WMC CHAPTER 14-41), is in place to prevent businesses from setting up too close to homes. This is an important protection for those living in our community. Drive through businesses that are too close to homes are a direct hazard to the safety and well-being of those who live nearby. The noise, loitering and traffic that come with businesses like this should be far away from homes. Please do the right thing and keep the people of our city safe. Please keep WMC CHAPTER 14-41 in place and unchanged. If you would like to hear more about my position, please contact me. Thank you, Brian Martinez

Joan Garrett

To whom it may concern, As a homeowner within District 7 and life-long resident of the city of Watsonville, I am concerned with the possibility of changing such an important ordinance. I’d like City Council to keep Chapter 14-41 in place and as-is. I am currently pushing back on a proposal to build a drive through car wash very near my house, as it will not be good for the health and safety of me and my neighborhood. The current ordinance is protecting me and my community from noise, excess traffic, and our general physical safety. I feel like this ordinance is doing a great job of protecting us from drive through traffic, and the potential hazards that come with drive throughs being so close to homes. I think business is a good thing for the city, but not when it could hurt people directly near it. I know that city council is in place to protect the residents of Watsonville, and I trust that they will do what’s best for our children and loved ones. Thank you for your time, Joan Garrett

LeeAnn Jones

As a homeowner living within District 7, I’d like to see City Council maintain Chapter 14-41 As-Is for purposes of its adoption: “supporting the City’s General Plan Policy 4.B.1 to help protect existing neighborhood quality by establishing design and location criteria for drive through facilities that help limit traffic, noise, odor, and aesthetic impacts to surrounding uses by establishing reasonable criteria”. See Planning Commission Public Comment submissions (attached) for a case example of how removing the 150-foot setback would be detrimental to public health, lower property value, increase rental vacancies, etc. for the Quick Quack Car Wash project. Upholding all current requirements and the need for special use permits in all applicable zoning areas would allow for adequate review of proposals and most importantly alert the public, specifically those residing and/or working within proposed areas of development. I support the growth and evolution of this City but not at the detriment to the lifeblood of the City: its people. If City Council were to repeal Chapter 14-41, it’d be yet another example of the inequitable living environment for Watsonville residents when compared to those living in other parts of the County. That inequity seemingly being one in which corporate profit is valued over the health and well-being of Watsonville residents, which is clearly visible in the vast amount of drive-through facilities (primarily fast-food chains) in Watsonville compared to other cities in the County. Given the current state of our disproportionate economic balance, that being, corporate interests being put ahead of the well-being of the average working community member, City Council’s maintenance of Chapter 14-41 would ultimately benefit those that call Watsonville home in the long run. Lastly, I’d like to share my experience as a Watsonville resident and the utter lack of communication of the possibility of such an ordinance change to those residing in areas in which pending projects have a vested interest in such a change. This exemplifies business interests lobbying for this change with little to no respect for the local residents’ well-being and the potential one-sided nature of the decision-making process.

1) Oral Report by Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Appropriate Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion

12.d

CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION VACANCY APPLICATION PROCESS

1) Staff Report by City Clerk Ortiz
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Establishing Procedure for Verification of Address for Commission Applicants

13.

EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA

14.

REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

15.

ADJOURNMENT

This agenda was posted in accordance with the California Ralph M. Brown Act. The agenda packet can be accessed on the City of Watsonville website at https://watsonville.gov/2123/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes and is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office (275 Main Street, 4th Floor) during normal business hours. Any materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after the distribution of the agenda packet will be made available to the public in accordance with Government Section 54957.5.

Public comments received three (3) hours or more before the meeting will be included in the online agenda packet before the meeting starts. All comments received less than three (3) hours, during the meeting, or after the conclusion of the meeting will be uploaded to the agenda packet as soon as possible, depending on staff availability.