AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY,
AND THE WATSONVILLE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY

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

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1.
ROLL CALL

  

2.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

  

3.
CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)

  

4.
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:

4.a
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION

 

(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))

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

2.  Name of case: Westia et al v City of Watsonville, et al - Santa Cruz Superior Court (Case No. 25CV01311)              

4.b
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

 

(Government Code Section 54956.9

1.   Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: [2 potential cases]

2.   Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) of Section 54956.9: [2 potential cases]

CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:30 P.M.

5.
ROLL CALL

  

6.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  

7.
INFORMATION ITEMS

  

8.
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.
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 27, 2025

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9.b
APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER WITH VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE THREE EXISTING DISC FILTERS LOCATED IN THE RECYCLED WATER FACILITY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

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RESOLUTION APPROVING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER WITH VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF PROPRIETARY PARTS INCLUDING MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE FOR THE THREE (3) EXISTING DISC FILTERS IN THE RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $523,023.38, PLUS ANY FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR ACTUAL FREIGHT & TAX COSTS CHARGED AT THE TIME OF SHIPPING; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY EXTENSIONS OR AMENDMENTS THEREOF IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT CONTRACT

9.c
APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH SCHAAF & WHEELER, CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS, FOR CONTINUED DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MILES LANE SEWER PUMP STATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

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RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH SCHAAF & WHEELER, CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS, A CORPORATION, FOR CONTINUED DESIGN SERVICES THROUGH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE MILES LANE SEWER PUMP STATION UPGRADE PROJECT, NO. SS-22-14798, INCREASING COMPENSATION TO CONTRACT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,100 FOR A CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT OF $193,800, TO BE FUNDED BY THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND; EXTENDING THE CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE

9.d
APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH K&D LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH K&D LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR THE 2023-2026 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AMENDING SCOPE OF SERVICES & INCREASING COMPENSATION, IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $50,284 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $273,342 PER YEAR

9.e
APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR ANNUAL MICROSOFT 365 LICENSE RENEWAL (Recommended by I.T. Director Gill)

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RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY (CDT), FOR THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT 365 SOFTWARE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $259,000 (FUNDED FROM ACCOUNT 285-7360 HOSTED SERVICES)

9.f
APPROVE CONSULTANT SERVICE CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

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RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICE CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $254,960

10.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

  

11.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL (Continued) -- No Action Required 

  

12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

  

12.a
CITY VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT & RETENTION EFFORTS - AB 2561 REPORT

This item has attachments.  

1) Staff Report by Principal Human Resources Analyst Florez
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion

12.b
RECOMMEND BUDGET PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2027 & RELATED ACTIONS

This item has attachments.  

1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Duran
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion


6) Action on Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Rosenbauer 100’ Tractor Drawn Tiller on a Commander Chassis & Specified Equipment for the Watsonville Fire Department Through the National Joint Powers Agreement, in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,710,699.70; Authorizing & Directing the City Manager to Execute Purchase Order with Burton Fire Inc., Including Any Extensions or Amendments Thereof in Order to Implement this Agreement; & Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Necessary Change Orders Not Exceeding Fifteen (15%) Percent of the $2,710,699.70 Base Price (Funded by the Measure Y [0310] Fund & General Fund [0150])


7) Action on Resolution Approving Release of Request for Bids for the Procurement of LED Streetlight Modules & Request for Proposals for Installation Services, Project Estimate is $1.9M & Will be Funded from the Measure R Fund (0201)

13.
NEW BUSINESS

  

13.a
WATSONVILLE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY APPROVE/AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025, IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000 TO FINANCE PORTION OF RAMSAY PARK & CITY PLAZA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

This item has attachments.  

1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Duran
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Watsonville Public Finance Authority Authorizing the Execution & Delivery by the Authority of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture, Assignment Agreement, & Bond Purchase Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Watsonville Public Finance Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, Authorizing the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $13,000,000, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection with the Offering & Sale of Such Bonds & Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents & Certificates & Related Actions

13.b
APPROVE 2025-2027 CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN

This item has attachments.  

1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving the 2025-2027 City Council Strategic Plan

13.c
APPROVE PROJECT LISTS FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUNDED BY MEASURE D & SB 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 25/26

This item has attachments.  

1) Staff Report by Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving the 2025 Measure D 5-Year Program of Projects (FY 25/26 - FY 29/30) for the City of Watsonville Funded by Measure D Approved by Voters on November 8, 2016


7) Action on Resolution Approving the City of Watsonville – SB1 Project List FY 25/26 to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 Funds

14.
EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA

  

15.
REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

  

16.
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.


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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