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

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido will be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 65 Peppertree Lane, Watsonville,
CA 95076. Councilmember Montesino will be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 2a Oriente Sur, Cintalapa de Figeroa, Chiapas, C.P. 30400. Councilmember Clark will be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 751 Larkin Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 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 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

PERSONNEL MATTERS

(Government Code Section 54957)

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager

3.b

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54956.8)

1. Property: 45 Aviation Way (APN: 015-221-01)

Agency Negotiator: Tamara Vides & Rayvon Williams (City)

Negotiating Parties: Kevin & Brian Dueck (EKB Partners, LLC)

Under negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

 

2. Property: 100 Aviation Way (APN: 015-221-01)

Agency Negotiator: Tamara Vides & Rayvon Williams (City)

Negotiating Parties: Chielo Apac

Under negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

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.

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 MARCH AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH

7.e

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WATSONVILLE TAEKWONDO ACADEMY

7.f

PRESENTATION BY JANUS REGARDING PROPOSED PROJECT IN WATSONVILLE (10 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 MARCH 11, 2025

8.b

APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CEIBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS & THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE (Recommended by City Manager Vides)

RESOLUTION APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CEIBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS & THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE

8.c

AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO FARALLON STRATEGIES, LLC FOR REGIONAL CLIMATE ADAPTATION FUNDING & IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO FARALLON STRATEGIES, LLC TO DELIVER THE MONTEREY BAY REGIONAL ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION & FUNDING ROADMAP, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO & ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

8.d

AWARD CONTRACT TO ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUEL DISPENSER CONTAINMENT PROJECT (Recommended by Airport Director Williams)

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC. FOR THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUEL DISPENSER CONTAINMENT, PROJECT NO. AIRPORT 910-7855-14900, IN THE AMOUNT OF $287,769.00; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT, & AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $287,769.00 FROM ACCOUNT 910-7855-1400

8.e

APPROVE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL PROJECT, NO. CT-19-01; ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,960.17 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $343,082.41; & EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

8.f

APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH VERDE DESIGN, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RAMSAY PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES WITH VERDE DESIGN, INC. FOR THE RAMSAY PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES & INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $227,141.75 FOR A CONTRACT TOTAL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,243,927.75

8.g

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CLEAN EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR LAB PACKING, COLLECTION, RECYCLING, & DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT #2921 WITH CLEAN EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR LAB PACKING, COLLECTION, RECYCLING, & DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS, INCREASING THE PRICE BY THREE PERCENT (3%), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $257,500

8.h

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER WITH OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REFUSE & RECYCLE ROLL-OUT CARTS (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER WITH DURAMAX HOLDINGS LLC DBA OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE & RECYCLING ROLL-OUT CARTS, ADDING $4,000 FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE ORDER AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $167,260

8.i

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. (MIG) FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL PROJECT LOCATED AT 375 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE (Recommended by Interim Community Development Director Meek)

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC., DBA MIG FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL PROJECT (#PP2024-8288) LOCATED AT 375 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,695.00

8.j

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE RAMSAY PARK GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINES REMOVAL & PARTIAL QUITCLAIM (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR REMOVAL OF THE RAMSAY PARK GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINES & PARTIAL QUITCLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $234,961

8.k

APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO COMPACT ELECTRIC STREET SWEEPERS FROM GREEN MACHINES INC. (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) COMPACT ELECTRIC SWEEPERS FROM GREEN MACHINES INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $274,695.30

8.l

AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW PATROL VEHICLES FROM WATSONVILLE FORD (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW 2025 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,500.00; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER (FUNDED BY THE GENERAL FUND [0150])

8.m

ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF WATSONVILLE ADELANTE PROGRAM & EXECUTE & NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT WITH ECOLOGY ACTION (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) CLEAN MOBILITY IN SCHOOLS (CMIS) & SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,238,235 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WATSONVILLE ADELANTE PROGRAM WITH ECOLOGY ACTION; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ & NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AMENDMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; & APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260] 

8.n

ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (Recommended by Interim Community Development Director Meek)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING OF $250,000 THROUGH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO SUPPORT CANNABIS EQUITY BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDING AGREEMENTS & PAYMENT REQUESTS, WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND

8.o

ADOPT THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran)

RESOLUTION ADOPTING & CONFIRMING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 & DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICY

8.p

DIRECT FILING OF 2025-26 ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS PK-03-02 BAY BREEZE, PK-03-03 VISTA MONTAÑA & PK-94-1 GONZALES STREET ALLEY (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

1) RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FILING OF THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-02 (LLMAD)

2) RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FILING OF THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-03 (LLMAD)

3) RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FILING OF THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-94-1 (LLMAD)

8.q

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14-41 (DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY RESTRICTIONS) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE THE 150-FOOT RESIDENTIAL SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR SEVERAL ZONING DISTRICTS

PASS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14-41 (DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY RESTRICTIONS) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE THE 150-FOOT RESIDENTIAL SETBACK REQUIREMENT FROM THE THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL (CT), NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER (CNS), & VISITOR COMMERCIAL (CV) ZONING DISTRICTS

8.r

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE 632 EAST LAKE AVENUE THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL (CT)

PASS AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE THE PARCEL LOCATED AT 632 EAST LAKE AVENUE (APN: 017-321-02) THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL (CT) & DIRECTING CHANGES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE 

8.s

APPROVE THE SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FUNDING LEVELS & APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FUNDING CYCLE 2025-2027

MOTION APPROVING THE SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FUNDING LEVELS & APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FUNDING CYCLE 2025-2027

8.t

APPOINT FRANCISCO ESTRADA TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPOINTING FRANCISCO ESTRADA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

8.u

APPOINT TONY CAMARGO TO PERSONNEL COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPOINTING TONY CAMARGO TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PERSONNEL COMMISSION

9.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

10.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

10.a

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

10.b

OVERVIEW OF CODE ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIONS BY SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER VARGAS

10.c

REPORT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF A HOTEL INCENTIVE POLICY BY CITY MANAGER VIDES

11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

11.a

APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DENIAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION OF NONCONFORMING, ONE-STORY, DETACHED GARAGE & CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXPANDED DETACHED GARAGE WITH 2ND STORY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT

1) Staff Report by Interim Assistant Community Development Director Orbach
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Presentation by Appellant (5 minutes)
4) Clarifying Questions from the City Council
5) Public Comments
6) Motion
7) City Council Deliberation on the Motion
8) Action on Resolution Denying an Appeal (#PP2025-8623) of Planning Commission’s Denial of an Appeal (PP2024-8160) & Upholding Zoning Administrator’s Denial of an Administrative Review Permit for the Demolition of a Nonconforming, One-Story, Detached Garage & Construction of a New Expanded Detached Garage with a New Second-Story Accessory Dwelling Unit (#PP2024-7815) Located at 79 Monte Vista Avenue (APN: 018-521-01)

12.

NEW BUSINESS

12.a

2024 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion Accepting the Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) for 2024 Calendar Year for the Adopted 2024-2031 Housing Element & Submittal of the Reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) & the Governor's Office of Land Use & Climate Innovation (LCI), Formerly the Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR). 

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.