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

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

Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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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 THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA WILL ONLY 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—EXISTING LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))

Pending Litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(1):

1.  Name of case: Corrales, et al v State of California, et al - Santa Cruz Superior Court (Case No. 23CV03022)

2.  Name of case: Willoughby Farms, Inc. v County of Monterey, et al - Monterey County Superior Court (Case No. 24CV000904)

3.  Name of case: Westia et al v City of Watsonville et al - Santa Cruz Superior Court (Case No. 23CV00800)

3.b

PERSONNEL MATTERS

(Government Code Section 54957)

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Interim City Manager

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT

Title: City Manager

3.c

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency negotiators: Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Ari Parker, Eduardo Montesino

Unrepresented employee: Interim City Manager

CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:00 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.

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)

7.a

MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 23, & 26, 2024

7.b

AWARD BID TO GRANITE ROCK COMPANY FOR THE OHLONE PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GRANITE ROCK COMPANY FOR THE OHLONE PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,478,640.59; PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 15% CONTINGENCY FOR UNFORESEEN CHANGE ORDERS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $1,700,436; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & AUTHORIZING $170,482 BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE SB 1 FUND; $1,129,518 FROM THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND & $400,436 FROM THE MEASURE R FUND

7.c

FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KATLHEEN CROCETTI ART, LLC FOR THE CITY PLAZA REVITALIZATION ART PROJECT “PAGEANTRY & PERFORMANCE” (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KATHLEEN CROCETTI ART, LLC. FOR THE CITY PLAZA REVITALIZATION ART PROJECT “PAGEANTRY & PERFORMANCE”, INCREASING THE COMPENSATION BY $45,686 TO A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $333,060

7.d

APPROVE BULK CHEMICAL CONTRACT WITH CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC., FOR ALUMINUM SULFATE USED IN WATER RECYCLING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF ALUMINUM SULFATE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $410,000 FOR FY 2024-2025; & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)

7.e

APPROVE BULK CHEMICAL CONTRACT WITH KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR FERRIC CHLORIDE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000 FOR FY 2024-2025; & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)

7.f

APPROVE BULK CHEMICAL CONTRACT WITH UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC, FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE USED IN WATER RECYCLING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (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 2024-2025; & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)

7.g

APPROVE BULK CHEMICAL CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., FOR POLYMERS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT & WATER RECYCLING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF POLYMER CHEMICALS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT & RECYCLED WATER PRODUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $572,000 FOR FY 2024-2025; & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)

7.h

AWARD CONTRACTS TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PAVEMENT PROGRAM & MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

1) RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PREPARE A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $187,110

2) RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE PAVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,275,000

7.i

ACCEPT $1,833,000 GRANT FROM THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $1,833,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (SCCRTC) FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS NECESSARY; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]

7.j

APPROVE SIDE LETTER WITH INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1272 (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Manning)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1272 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2024

7.k

APPROVE SIDE LETTER WITH WATSONVILLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Manning)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2025

7.l

DECLARE CITY OF WATSONVILLE CLEANUP DAY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY OF WATSONVILLE CLEANUP DAY THE SECOND SATURDAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR

8.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

9.

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.

9.a

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)

9.b

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)

9.c

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

10.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

10.a

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

10.b

REPORT BY SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER VARGAS ON THE CITY'S CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

10.c

REPORT BY PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR CALUBAQUIB ON PARK RESTROOM HOURS

11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

11.a

ABATEMENT OF A NUISANCE AT PARCEL (014-021-01) IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam)

1) Staff Report by Senior Code Enforcement Officer Vargas
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Overruling Objections, if Any, & Ordering Abatement of a Public Nuisance on Private Property at Vacant Lot on Airport Blvd (014-021-01), Watsonville, California, Pursuant to Chapter 17 (Nuisances) of Title 5 (Public Welfare, Morals, & Conduct) of the Watsonville Municipal Code

12.

EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA

13.

REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

14.

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://www.cityofwatsonville.org/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.