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, June 24, 2025 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

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1.

ROLL CALL

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)

Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: [1 potential case]

3.b

PERSONNEL MATTERS

(Government Code Section 54957)

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Title: [City Manager]

CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:30 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

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT

7.

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.

7.a

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)

7.b

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)

7.c

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

7.d

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EL FRIJOLITO RESTAURANT

7.e

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE FARMHOUSE RESTAURANT

7.f

REVENUE MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SALES TAX REPORT BY REVENUE MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CHAIR ERIC STURM (5 Minutes)

7.g

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SALES TAX REPORT BY FORMER CHAIR VAZQUEZ FLORES (5 Minutes)

8.

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)

8.a

MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2025 REGULAR & SPECIAL MEETINGS

8.b

APPROVE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 2025 PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE 2025 PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT, NO. ST-25-15187 (ESTIMATED COST OF $2,358,000 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE SB1 TRANSPORTATION FUND)

8.c

APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ FOR 275 MAIN ST., SUITE 202 & 203 AS DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE (Recommended by City Manager Vides)

RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ (DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE) FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT 275 MAIN STREET, SUITES 202 & 203, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, TO EXTEND THE LEASE TERM BY FIVE YEARS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NON-SUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL

8.d

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON CALL ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $150,000 FOR A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $350,000, & EXTEND CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026

8.e

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GRANT SUB-AWARD FROM NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION VIA CALIFORNIA MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AMENDING FEDERAL GRANT SUBAWARD NO. CR106 FOR REGIONAL ADAPTATION FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF MONTEREY BAY COASTAL COMMUNITIES FROM THE NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION VIA THE CALIFORNIA MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION TO UPDATE FEDERAL AWARD TERMS & CONDITIONS & CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

8.f

APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., & 4LEAF, INC. FOR PERMITTING SERVICES (Recommended by Community Development Director Brletic)

1) RESOLUTION APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, FIRE PLAN REVIEW, FIELD BUILDING INSPECTION, & SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 PER FISCAL YEARS 2025/2026 & 2026/2027 

2) RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH 4LEAF, INC., FOR PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTIONS SERVICES, INCREASING THE CONTRACT TOTAL BY $40,000 FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $160,000 FOR FY 2024-2025; INCREASING CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR FY 2025-2026 & $150,000 FOR FY 2026-2027; EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH FY 2026-2027; FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $460,000

8.g

FIRST CONSULTANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTATION SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 3270 WITH RAIMI + ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION (Recommended by Community Development Director Brletic)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH RAIMI & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM JUNE 30, 2025, TO DECEMBER 31, 2025

8.h

APPROVE FACILITY USE CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS AT THE WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

1) RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT WITH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, & ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

2) RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT WITH SENIOR CITIZENS’ LEGAL SERVICES, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, & ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

3) RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT WITH SENIOR NETWORK SERVICES, INC., FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, & ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

4) RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT WITH SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ & SAN BENITO COUNTIES, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025

8.i

APPROVE LICENSE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH MIOCAR FOR 2-YEAR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAR SHARING SERVICE (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING LICENSE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COMMUNITY SHARED MOBILITY, INC. DBA “MIOCAR”, FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAR SHARING SERVICE; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

8.j

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF POLYMER CHEMICALS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT & RECYCLED WATER PRODUCTION (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF POLYMER CHEMICALS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT & RECYCLED WATER PRODUCTION, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $100,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $672,000 FOR FY 2024-2025; AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFER FROM THE LEVY EMBANKMENT STABILIZATION FUND TO RECYCLE WATER ACCOUNT #710-532-7551; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)

8.k

AWARD CONTRACT TO CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC, FOR PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF ALUMINUM SULFATE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC, FOR PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF ALUMINUM SULFATE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN AN AMOUNT OF $410,000 FOR FY 2025-2026

8.l

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH PENCCO, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH PENCCO, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000 FOR FY 2025-2026; & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)

8.m

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000 FOR FY 2025-2026; & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)

8.n

RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR AIRPORT GROUND LEASE WITH NATE’S TREE SERVICE, INC. (Recommended by Airport Director Williams)

RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NATE’S TREE SERVICE, INC., FOR THE USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 27

8.o

APPROVE LEASE WITH IN SOOK YUM, DBA TOP USA CO., FOR RETAIL SPACE IN THE BEACH ST. PARKING GARAGE (Recommended by City Manager Vides)

RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE WITH ONE (1) FIVE (5) YEAR OPTION TO EXTEND, WITH IN SOOK YUM, DBA TOP USA CO. FOR 21, 27 & 31 WEST BEACH STREET, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME, & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NON-SUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

8.p

ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR PREPARATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANS & STUDIES & EXECUTE & NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SAFE ROUTES FOR ALL GRANT FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $320,000 FOR PREPARATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANS & STUDIES, & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION & ALL NECESSARY AMENDMENTS IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; & APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [260] 

9.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

10.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

10.a

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

11.a

AMEND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12 & TITLE 10 OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE (Recommended  Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib
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 Title 5, Chapter 12 of the Watsonville Municipal Code Relating to Parades

7) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending Title 10 Relating to Public Parks, Public Facilities, & Parking Facilities, of the Watsonville Municipal Code

11.b

RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-27 & RELATED ACTIONS (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran)

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) Action on Joint Resolution of the City Council & the City Council in its Capacity as the Successor to the Housing Assets & Functions of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville, & the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, Providing for Certain Transfers of Funds,  Approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) For Fiscal Years 2025-26 To 2029-30, & Position Changes

7) Action on Resolution Establishing Total Annual Appropriations Pursuant to California State Constitution Article XIII-B for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

8) Pass an Uncodified Ordinance Instructing the County of Santa Cruz to Levy & Collect a Property Tax on Taxable Property in the City of Watsonville for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, Fixing the Rate of 0.077% Thereof& Allocating it to the Retirement Fund

9) Action on Joint Resolution of the City Council & City Council in its Capacity as the Successor to the Housing Assets & Functions of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Finding that the Use of the Former Agency’s Funds & Other Assets Generated from the Watsonville 2000 Redevelopment Project Area for the Purpose of Improving, Increasing, & Preserving the Community’s Supply of Low & Moderate Income Housing Outside the Project Area will Benefit the Project Area

10) Action on Resolution of the City Council of the City of Watsonville in its Capacity as the Successor to the Housing Assets & Functions of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Finding that the Use of Funds from the Low & Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Planning & General Administrative Costs is Necessary for the Purpose of Producing, Improving, & Preserving the Community’s Supply of Low & Moderate-Income Housing

11) Action on Resolution Adopting the “City of Watsonville Parks & Community Services Impact Fees” within the City of Watsonville

12) Action on Resolution Adopting the “City Of Watsonville Parks & Community Services Department Facility Use Priority Classifications” & Adopting the Facility Rental Fee Schedule for the Use of Park & Recreation Facilities Within the City of Watsonville

13) Action on Resolution Amending Rent Charges for Hangars & Fees at the Watsonville Municipal Airport for FY2025-2026 & FY2027-2028

12.

NEW BUSINESS

12.a

WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT STUDY BY MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP

1) Staff Report by Police Captain McKinley
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Appropriate Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion

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.