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

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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:

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—PENDING LITIGATION

 

(Government Code Section 54956.9)

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

(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 6:00 P.M.

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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.

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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)

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WESTROCK ENGINEERING, A CORPORATION, FOR THE MILES LANE SEWER PUMP STATION UPGRADE (SECOND REBID), PROJECT, NO. SS-22-14798 FOR A BASE BID AMOUNT OF $995,200 & ADD ALTERNATE 1 (LINE EXISTING GRAVITY SEWER) FOR $120,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,115,200 TO BE PAID FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15302 (CLASS 2)

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC. DBA GEO H. WILSON MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) BOILER REPLACEMENT & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $365,149.00 TO BE PAID FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15302 (CLASS 2)

RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR PREPARING A COST-OF-SERVICE ANALYSIS & RATE SETTING STUDY FOR THE CITY’S WATER, WASTEWATER, & SOLID WASTE UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000

RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CANNON CORPORATION, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT BEACH ST., UNION ST., & LINCOLN ST., PROJECT, NO. WA-25-14834, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $399,967

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO K.J. WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT BEACH ST., UNION ST., LINCOLN ST. PROJECT, NO. WA-25-14834, FOR THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF $4,696,715 & THE ADD ALTERNATIVE FOR GRINDING & PAVING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR $241,285 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $4,938,000; AUTHORIZING $1,347,000 BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER FUND

RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE WITH JAM SERVICES FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF REPLACEMENT LED STREET LIGHT BULBS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,325,563 PLUS ANY COST ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED FOR ACTUAL FREIGHT & SALES TAX CHARGED AT THE TIME OF SHIPPING; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS PURCHASE ORDER INCLUDING ANY EXTENSIONS OR AMENDMENTS THEREOF IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE PURCHASE (TO BE FUNDED BY MEASURE R FUNDS) 

RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES WITH SSA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE WATSONVILLE CITY PLAZA PROJECT, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $121,154.00, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $714,916.00; EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM JUNE 30, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR CONTINUED PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES ON THE HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM TREATMENT REPORT, ADDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $123,562, FOR A REVISED CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT OF $870,120 TO BE FUNDED BY THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND

RESOLUTION APPROVING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR NON-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH THE PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL & INTERSESSION PROGRAMING THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $547,000

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO UNIFIED CLEANING SERVICES, INC., FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CITY RECREATION FACILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $321,000.00 FROM FY 25/26 THROUGH FY 26/27 WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW 2025 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $117,000.00 (FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND)

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CERTAIN TOW-RELATED CHARGES TO ALIGN WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL – SANTA CRUZ AREA’S HOURLY TOW RATES FY-2025-2026

1) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $243,336 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR FY 2026: $115,000 FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) & $128,336 FOR THE PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM, TO USE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY STRATEGIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & DIRECTING THAT SUCH FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED INTO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)


2) RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ, A CORPORATION, TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE STRATEGIES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER  30, 2026, & APPROPRIATING $120,336, FROM THE PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $197,073.16 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY2025-2026; TO USE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING SATURATION PATROLS & DUI CHECKPOINTS; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & DIRECTING THAT SUCH FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED INTO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)  

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE $162,450 GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) REPRESENTING ENGINEERING DESIGN OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PERMANENT TIEDOWN APRON (AREA 7), AT THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT & ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE $120,888 GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR THE AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT (AIG) REIMBURSEMENT WASH RACK, REPRESENTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING DURING CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL ITEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION, AT THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT & ANY & ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) STATE MATCHING GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT (AIP) FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF THE RECONSTRUCT PERMANENT TIEDOWN APRON (AREA 7) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,123 & IF AWARDED, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO & NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE GRANT FUND 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC), FY 25/26 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP (APP) PROGRAM GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,350, TO REDUCE CRIME & PUBLIC NUISANCE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL BEVERAGE OUTLETS, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)

1) 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 AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO AN OUTSTANDING LOAN TO PÁJARO VALLEY HOUSING CORPORATION & ASSUMED BY EDEN HOUSING INC., FOR THE PAJARO COURT APARTMENTS; EXTENDING THE LOAN TERM TO MATCH THE HCD LOAN TERM OF 55 YEARS; SUBORDINATING THE LOAN, & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE LOAN MODIFICATION & SUBORDINATION SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL 


2) 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 AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO AN OUTSTANDING LOAN TO PÁJARO VALLEY HOUSING CORPORATION & ASSUMED BY EDEN HOUSING INC., FOR THE TIERRA LINDA APARTMENTS; EXTENDING THE LOAN TERM TO MATCH THE HCD LOAN TERM OF 55 YEARS; SUBORDINATING THE LOAN, & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE LOAN MODIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL 

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY & THE CONFIDENTIAL UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY & THE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA, LOCAL 792 (UPEC/LIUNA) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY & OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3 (OE3) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY & THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY & THE POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN FOR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, CHIEFS OF POLICE & FIRE (EXECUTIVE TEAM) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028

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1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving the Five-Year Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Consolidated Plan for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, which Includes the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan & Authorizing the City Manager to Submit Same to the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development, Including any Amendments Thereto, & All Required Documents

1) Oral Report by Administrative Services Director Duran
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 Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Watsonville Increasing the Compensation for Each Member of the City Council, & the Mayor, Per Month, as Permitted by California Government Code Section 36516

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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. 


 

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