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, February 13, 2024 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

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—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(b))

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(b): [1 Case]

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

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS

6.b

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT

6.c

WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL

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 JANUARY 16 & 26, 2024

7.b

FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK TO SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY TRIAGE GROUP (SCTG) (Recommended by City Manager Mendez)

MOTION TO APPROVE & AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK WHEREBY SECOND HARVEST AGREES TO PROVIDE THE CITY $248,093 FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE BACKBONE SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY TRAIGE GROUP (SCTG) INITIATIVE & AUTHORIZE ADDING A LIMITED TERM SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST POSITION TO BE FUNDED FROM THIS GRANT THAT WILL REPORT TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION & STAFF SUPPORT FOR SCTG EFFORTS

7.c

SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH DANIEL B. STEPHENS & ASSOCIATES, INC. (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH DANIEL B. STEPHENS & ASSOCIATES, INC., ADDING TO “SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES” FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR SITE LOCATION IN VICINITY OF 1350 FREEDOM BOULEVARD; (2) EXTEND “TERM OF AGREEMENT” FROM DECEMBER 31, 2023, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION (INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $1,061,308) FOR A REVISED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,687,162.76 FROM 530 CONSULTANT CONTRACT ACCOUNT, PROJECT NUMBER 11046

7.d

AWARD CONTRACT TO BEECHER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION DESIGN PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION (1) AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH BEECHER ENGINEERING, INC., TO PERFORM HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION DESIGN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $348,680; (2) AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $348,680 FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND BALANCE

7.e

APPROVE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE OHLONE PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE OHLONE PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

7.f

APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED LEASE BETWEEN CITY OF WATSONVILLE & MONTEREY BAY AVIATION, LLC (Recommended by Airport Director Williams)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & MONTEREY BAY AVIATION, INC., DBA UNITED FLIGHT SERVICES FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA

7.g

EXECUTE THE 2024 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE SANTA CRUZ INTEGRATED REGIONAL MANAGEMENT (IRWM) PROGRAM (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SANTA CRUZ INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT (IRWM) PROGRAM BY THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

7.h

AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 6-23 (CM) TO REFLECT CORRECT GRANTEE AGENCY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTON NO. 6-23 (CM) CORRECTING THE NAME OF GRANTEE FROM SANTA CRUZ INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT TO REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION IN ORDER TO EXECUTE THE LOCAL PROJECT SPONSOR AGREEMENT FOR THE ATKINSON LANE INTEGRATED FLOOD MANAGEMENT & WATERSHED RESTORATION PROJECT 

7.i

APPOINTING MEMBER TO CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY

RESOLUTION APPOINTING PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR COURTNEY LINDBERG AS ALTERNATE TO THE OPERATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY

7.j

PASS AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1926 FREEDOM BOULEVARD THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL (CT)

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE THE ENTIRE 0.917-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1926 FREEDOM BOULEVARD (APN: 014-032-17) THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL (CT) & DIRECTING CHANGES TO BE MADE ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

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

9.d

PRESENTATION BY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SENIOR PLANNER BLAKESLEE REGARDING THE ZERO EMISSION PASSENGER RAIL & TRAIL PROJECT 

10.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

10.a

REPORT BY PARKS SUPERINTENDENT MEDINA ON MEDIAN & ROUNDABOUT MAINTENANCE

10.b

REPORT ON CAMPERS, MOTOR HOMES, OVERSIZED VEHICLES, & ILLEGAL PARKING ON CITY STREETS

10.c

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

11.a

CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS AS PROPOSED BY THE CITY CHARTER SUBCOMMITTEE

1) Staff Report by City Clerk Ortiz
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Appropriate Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion

11.b

COUNCIL MEMBER COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT

1) Staff Report by City Manager Mendez
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 Repealing Uncodified Ordinance No. 1456-23 (CM) & Replacing it with a New Codified Ordinance; by Adding Section 2-1.123 (Compensation) to Article 1 (Council Procedure) of Chapter 1 (Council) of Title 2 (Administration) of the Watsonville Municipal Code which Sets the Compensation for Each Member of the City Council & the Mayor

12.

NEW BUSINESS

12.a

PROVIDE DIRECTION ON WHETHER TO UTILIZE THE ZOOM OPTION FOR COUNCIL AND OTHER PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RULES OF DECORUM

1) Staff Report by City Manager Mendez
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Adopting Rules of Civility & Decorum for Public Meetings

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://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.