AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 4:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

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1.

ROLL CALL

1.a

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

1.b

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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency negotiators: Mayor Montesino, Mayor Pro Tempore Quiroz-Carter, and Council Member Parker

Unrepresented employees: City Clerk and 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

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS

6.b

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 COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY'S ALCANCE & LUNA Y SOL FAMILIA CENTER STAFF

7.e

GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS

PRESENTATION & RECOGNITION FOR CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES MODELING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, CLIMATE PROTECTION, POLLUTION PREVENTION, & THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

7.f

UPDATE ON PÁJARO VALLEY WATER MANAGEMENT AGENCY (PVWMA)'S COLLEGE LAKE PROJECTS & THE PÁJARO GROUNDWATER BASIN BY PVWMA GENERAL MANAGER BRIAN LOCKWOOD

8.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

8.a

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

8.b

PRESENTATION BY CITY CLERK ORTIZ REGARDING THE CITY'S PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING COMMITTEES

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 MAY 9, 2023

9.b

PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WWTP THICKENER COATING REHABILITATION PROJECT (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides)

RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) THICKENER COATING REHABILITATION PROJECT, NO. WW-23-14267

9.c

THIRD AMENDMENT TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides)

RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC., ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION (INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $105,000) & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME 

9.d

ON-CALL CONTRACT WITH EPICO SYSTEMS, INC., FOR FIBER OPTIC NETWORK MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Recommended by Innovation & Technology Director Gill)

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO EPICO SYSTEMS, INC. FOR FIBER OPTIC MAINTENANCE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 FOR THREE YEARS; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME

9.e

ACCEPTING ENGINEER’S REPORT & INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY, COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR FOR LLMADS (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

1. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-02 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

2. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY & COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2023, TO CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM & BUDGET FOR BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-02 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

3. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-03 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

4. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY & COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2023, TO CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM & BUDGET FOR VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-03 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

5. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-94-1 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

6. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY & COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2023, TO CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM & BUDGET FOR GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-94-1 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

9.f

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AGRICULTURAL BUFFER ZONE CONSERVATION EASEMENT & DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PÁJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE AGRICULTURAL BUFFER ZONE (HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD) CONSERVATION EASEMENT & DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PÁJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (APN 018-281-63)

9.g

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE AGRICULTURAL BUFFER ZONE (NORTH END) CONSERVATION EASEMENT & DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PÁJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ACCEPTANCE OF AGRICULTURAL BUFFER ZONE (NORTH END) CONSERVATION EASEMENT & DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PAJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (APN 18-281-69)

9.h

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE CA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME BUFFER HABITAT CONSERVATION EASEMENT & DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PÁJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Vides)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME BUFFER HABITAT CONSERVATION EASEMENT & DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AT PÁJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (APN 18-281-63)

9.i

FIXING DATE & TIME AS JUNE 13 & JUNE 27, 2023 TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF BUDGET (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran)

RESOLUTION FIXING DATE & TIME AS JUNE 13 AND JUNE 27, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 & DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF

9.j

SUPPORT OF FUNDING CALIFORNIA'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR CALIFORNIA’S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS

10.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

11.

NEW BUSINESS

11.a

AWARDING SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS TO COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES (Recommended by Council Sub-Committee Member Clark, Member Dutra, & Mayor Montesino)

1) Staff Report by Senior Administrative Analyst Padilla 
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving the Award of Social Service Grants in the Amount of $280,000 to Designated Community & Social Service Agencies; & Authorizing & Directing the Payment of Same for Fiscal Years 2023/2024 & 2024/2025

11.b

LEASE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) CAMERAS FROM FLOCK GROUP, INC. (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora)

1) Staff Report by Police Captain Thul
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving Sole Source Purchase with Flock Group, Inc. for the Lease of Twenty (20) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras, in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,0000; & Authorizing & Directing the City Manager to Execute Agreement

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.