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, October 22, 2024 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

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1.

ROLL CALL

1.a

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

2.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

2.a

REPORT ON PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUMMER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS BY RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT NEGRETE (10 minutes)

2.b

REPORT ON PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN BY PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR LINDBERG

5:30 P.M.

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—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(d))

One potential case

CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:30 P.M.

5.

ROLL CALL

6.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

7.

INFORMATION ITEMS

7.a

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS

7.b

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT

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.

8.a

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)

8.b

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)

8.c

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

8.d

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FRUITION BREWING

8.e

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CLAUDIO FRANÇA BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU & ITS OWNERS CLAUDIO FRANÇA & THOMAS RUMSEY

8.f

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CLASSIC CALAVERA TATTOO & ITS OWNER PEPE NUÑEZ

8.g

PRESENTATION BY FRANCISCO ESTRADA REGARDING FRIENDS OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES “BUY A BRICK" CAMPAIGN (5 Minutes)

8.h

UPDATE ON CARE ACT IMPLEMENTATION BY NICOLE COBURN, ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (15 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 OCTOBER 5 & 8, 2024

9.b

ORDINANCE RELATING TO VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES

PASS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4-11.09 (GATE FEES) & 4-11.15 (RESPONSE TIME) & REPEALING SECTION 4-11.30 (SERVICE FEES) OF CHAPTER 11 (VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES) OF TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES

9.c

APPROVE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FUEL DISPENSER CONTAINMENT (Recommended by Airport Director Williams)

RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUEL DISPENSER CONTAINMENT, PROJECT NO. AIRPORT 910-7855-14900 

9.d

APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH IRWIN IVAN ORTIZ FOR EMPLOYMENT AS CITY CLERK

RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & IRWIN IVAN ORTIZ FOR EMPLOYMENT AS CITY CLERK

9.e

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH SWT ENGINEERING, INC. TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR LANDFILL PHASE IV GROUNDWATER PROTECTION SYSTEM & PHASE III FINAL CLOSURE (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH SWT ENGINEERING, INC., FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LANDFILL PHASE IV MODULE 1 GROUNDWATER PROTECTION SYSTEM & PHASE III FINAL CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, NO. SW-23-14969, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $142,399

9.f

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS, INC., FOR PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF WATER METER READING RADIO TOWER (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT WITH SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS, INC., DBA SENSUS USA, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF WATER METER READING RADIO SUPPORT TOWER & EQUIPMENT AT THE CORRALITOS FILTER PLANT & PAJARO DUNES; ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $15,000; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM WATER FUND)

9.g

SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF REFUSE & RECYCLE ROLL-OUT CARTS FROM OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FROM DURAMAX HOLDINGS LLC DBA OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE & RECYCLING ROLL-OUT CARTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $163,260; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND)

9.h

AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO URBAN FUTURES INC. FOR MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran)

RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO URBAN FUTURES, INC. FOR MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000

9.i

ACCEPT GRANT FROM SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE OHLONE PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $1,129,518 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (SCCRTC) FOR THE OHLONE PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS NECESSARY; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0206]

9.j

AUTHORIZE & DIRECT CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CANNABIS EQUITY GRANT TO SUPPORT CANNABIS EQUITY BUSINESSES

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING OF $500,000 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CANNABIS EQUITY GRANT TO SUPPORT CANNABIS EQUITY BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, & IF AWARDED, APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND, TO EXECUTE & SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS, & PAYMENT REQUESTS, WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY

9.k

APPOINT VANESSA MELDAHL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPOINTING VANESSA MELDAHL TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION

9.l

APPOINT DANIELA HERNANDEZ AS YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES & ISABELLA ALVARADO AS YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

RESOLUTION APPOINTING DANIELA HERNANDEZ AS THE YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES & ISABELLA ALVARADO AS THE YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

10.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

11.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL (Continued) -- No Action Required

11.a

WATSONVILLE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY ROOFTOP ADDITION PROJECT UPDATE BY MATTHEW EVANS, ARCHITECT AT THE KPA GROUP

11.b

REPORT BY PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR LINDBERG ON CITYWIDE LIGHTING ASSESSMENT

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

12.a

TEXT AMENDMENTS TO WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5-49 (CANNABIS EQUITY PROGRAM) & CHAPTER 14-53 (CANNABIS FACILITIES)

1) Staff Report by Associate Planner Carmona
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 Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 49 (Cannabis Equity Program) of Title 5 (Public Welfare, Morals, & Conduct) of the Watsonville Municipal Code Regarding the Cannabis Equity Program

7) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 53 (Cannabis Facilities) of Title 14 (Zoning) of the Watsonville Municipal Code Regarding the Cannabis Equity Program

12.b

DENSITY BONUS, MAJOR SUBDIVISION, & TENTATIVE MAP FOR A 13-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 36 AIRPORT ROAD (APN: 015-391-20 &19)

1) Staff Report by Principal Planner Orbach
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving a Density Bonus (PP2023-6034) for a 13-Unit Subdivision Located at 36 Airport Road (APN: 015-391-20 &19) & Finding the Project Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Exemption)

7) Action on Resolution Approving a Major Subdivision, & Tentative Map for Evan Circle, Tract 1518, Phase III (PP2023-6034) for a 13-Unit Subdivision Located at 36 Airport Road (APN: 015-391-20 &19) & Finding the Project Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Exemption)

12.c

DENSITY BONUS, MAJOR SUBDIVISION, & TENTATIVE MAP FOR A 5-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT EVAN CIRCLE (APN: 015-391-43 & 49)

1) Staff Report by Principal Planner Orbach
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving a Density Bonus (PP2024-6731) for a Five-Lot Subdivision Located at Evan Circle (APN: 015-391-43 & 49) & Finding the Project Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Exemption)

7) Action on Resolution Approving a Major Subdivision & Tentative Map for Evan Circle – Phase II for a Five-Lot Subdivision Located at Evan Circle (APN: 015-391-43 & 49) & Finding the Project Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Exemption)

13.

NEW BUSINESS

13.a

STUDY SESSION ON WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14-41 - DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY RESTRICTIONS 

1) Oral Report by Principal Planner Orbach
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion (if any)
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion

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.