AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY

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

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Pro Tempore Clark will be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 751 Larkin Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

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1.

ROLL CALL

1.a

INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

1.b

SERVICE WITH HEART AWARD PRESENTED TO SENIOR CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER FABIAN GUZMAN

2.

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:

2.a

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54956.8)

Property: 101 Aviation Way (APN:015-221-01)

Negotiating parties: Tamara Vides (City)

Alfredo Garcia (Owner)

Under negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

2.b

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))

Two [2] Cases:

1. Kimco Realty Appeal of January 15, 2026 Zoning Administrator Denial [PP2026-10227]

2. DD’s Discounts Appeal of January 15, 2026 Zoning Administrator Denial [PP2026-10230]

CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:30 P.M.

3.

ROLL CALL

3.a

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

4.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5.

INFORMATION ITEMS

5.a

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS

5.b

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT

6.

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

7.

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.

7.a

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)

7.b

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)

8.

PRESENTATIONS

8.a

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JANINE LOFTON

8.b

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PLANNED PARENTHOOD

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 FEBRUARY 10, 2026

9.b

MOTION ACCEPTING OCTOBER 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT

9.c

APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH COOPER MACHINERY SERVICES FOR COGENERATION GENERATOR & TURBOCHARGER REPAIR SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH COOPER MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC, FOR COGENERATION GENERATOR & TURBOCHARGER REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE COGENERATION SYSTEM, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, & INCREASING COMPENSATION, IN AN AMOUNT OF $67,624.72 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $293,192.32; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICES & PURCHASING AGREEMENT (FUNDED FROM 710-530-7324 FUND)

9.d

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BEECHER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL DESIGN (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BEECHER ENGINEERING, INC., FOR CONTINUED ELECTRICAL DESIGN SERVICES ON THE HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION PROJECT, ADDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $159,300 FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $507,980 & EXTENDING THE CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE

9.e

APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT 365 LICENSE (Recommended by I.T. Director Gill)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY (CDT), FOR THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT 365 SOFTWARE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $256,167 (FUNDED FROM ACCOUNT 285-7360 HOSTED SERVICES)

9.f

AWARD CONTRACT TO EUROFINS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOUTHWEST, LLC. FOR GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR LANDFILL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO EUROFINS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOUTHWEST, LLC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,997 FOR THREE YEARS FOR LANDFILL GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS SERVICES REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 

9.g

APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SEIU LOCAL 521 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2028

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY & THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 521, CLERICAL TECHNICAL UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2028

10.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

11.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

11.a

2025-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

12.a

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1 OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE - STREET EXCAVATIONS

1) Staff Report by Principal Engineer Lizarraga
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6)  By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending Sections 7-1.01, 7-1.06, & 7-1.10 Of Chapter 1 (Street Excavations) of Title 7 (Public Works) of the Watsonville Municipal Code to Amend Existing  Definitions, Specifications, & Bond or Deposit Requirements; & Adding Sections 7-1.13 Through 7-1.17 to Chapter 1 (Street Excavations) of Title 7 (Public Works) of the Watsonville Municipal Code to Establish Safety Precautions & Liability Insurance Requirements, Moratorium Against Street Excavations on Newly Improved Streets, Moratorium Permit Requirements, Moratorium Backfill & Resurfacing Requirements, & Coordination of Public Utility Excavations

12.b

CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 & MID YEAR BUDGET REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Duran
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion

6) Motion Accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024-25
7) Motion Accepting the Mid-Year Financial Report for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year
8) Motion Accepting the Annual Measure Y Audit Report for FY 2024-25
9) Action on Resolution Amending the 2025-26 Budget to Authorize $6,389,810 Budget Appropriation into Various Funds & to Authorize One Additional Position

13.

NEW BUSINESS

13.a

REVIEW PROJECTS IN PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM YEARS 2-3

1) Staff Report by Principal Engineer Lizarraga
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Appropriate Motion (If Any)
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion

13.b

CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT OF CITY CHARTER SECTION 402. TERM OF OFFICE

Jenni Veitch-Olson

I am writing to strongly oppose any proposal to extend council term limits. Doing so would be ridiculous, self-serving, and fundamentally backwards-looking. Term limits exist for a reason: to prevent the consolidation of power, to encourage fresh leadership, and to ensure that our local government remains responsive and accountable to the people it serves. Extending term limits sends the wrong message to our community. It suggests that maintaining incumbency is more important than cultivating new leaders and new ideas. In a healthy democracy, public office is a responsibility—not a career entitlement. Watsonville has a particularly important history on this issue. In Cruz v. City of Watsonville (1988), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of fair representation, affirming the principle that our governing structures must protect access to power rather than entrench it. That landmark case reinforced the idea that representative democracy depends on meaningful opportunity for change—not systems that allow individuals to hold on to power indefinitely. To extend term limits now would be a step backward from those hard-won principles. It would undermine public trust and erode confidence in our city’s commitment to democratic fairness. I urge you to reject any effort to extend council term limits and instead uphold the values of accountability, equity, and genuine representation that our community deserves. Sincerely, Jenni Veitch-Olson Watsonville resident

1) Oral Report by Council Member Montesino
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Appropriate Motion (If Any)
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion

14.

EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA

15.

REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

16.

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.