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, June 11, 2024 at 4:30 P.m. - 10:30 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

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency negotiators: Tamara Vides, Nathalie Manning and Marissa Duran

Employee organization: Public Safety Mid-Management

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.

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 MAY 28, 2024

7.b

APPROVE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE WATSONVILLE EXPLORATION/NATURE CENTER, PROJECT NO. CB 23-01 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE WATSONVILLE EXPLORATION/NATURE CENTER, PROJECT NO. CB 23-01 (ESTIMATED COST OF $6.14 MILLION WILL BE FUNDED FROM ARPA FUNDS & MEASURE R FUNDS)

7.c

AWARD BID TO CLARK BROS., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,160,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER WELL NO. 4 PUMP STATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CLARK BROS., INC., FOR THE WATER WELL NO. 4 PUMP STATION, PROJECT NO. WA-22-14557, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,160,000; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $530,000 FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND 

7.d

AWARD CONTRACT TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT & THE WATSONVILLE EXPLORATION/NATURE CENTER PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) 

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01 & THE WATSONVILLE EXPLORATION/NATURE CENTER, PROJECT NO. CB 23-01, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $449,864 

7.e

APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH G7EI, INC. FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH G7EI, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,520, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $183,040; EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025

7.f

APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC & ON-SITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT & SECOND AMENDMENT TO SET ASIDE AGREEMENT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg)

RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC & ON-SITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT & A SECOND AMENDMENT TO SET ASIDE AGREEMENT TO SECURE PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACT WITH DEVELOPER BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & PACIFIC SUNSHINE DEVELOPMENT, LLC.,TO ALLOW COMPLETION OF THE SUNSHINE GARDEN SUBDIVISION, TRACT NO. 1587

7.g

APPROVE THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT, RENEW ORDINANCE 4-13 & WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora)

RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071 RENEWING CHAPTER 13 ENTITLED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE OF TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, WATSONVILLE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 708 & FINDING THAT THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT COMPLIES WITH THE STANDARDS OF APPROVAL SET FORTH IN GOVERNMENT CODE 7071(d)

7.h

ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC), FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP (APP) PROGRAM GRANT (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC), FY 24/25 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP (APP) PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,021 TO REDUCE CRIME & PUBLIC NUISANCE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL BEVERAGE OUTLETS, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)

7.i

APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VISTA MONTAÑA & BAY BREEZE LLMADS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib)

RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA AND BAY BREEZE LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

7.j

FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14-16 (DISTRICT REGULATIONS) & CHAPTER 14-53 (CANNABIS FACILITIES)

1) PASS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14-16 (DISTRICT REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CULTIVATION, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, TESTING, DELIVERY & RETAIL SALES OF CANNABIS & CANNABIS PRODUCTS

2) PASS AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 53 (CANNABIS FACILITIES) OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) IN ITS ENTIRETY & ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 53 (CANNABIS FACILITIES) OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CULTIVATION, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, TESTING, DELIVERY & RETAIL SALES OF CANNABIS & CANNABIS PRODUCTS

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

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

9.e

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 10, 2024, AS PORTUGAL DAY

9.f

PRESENTATION BY EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CARMEN HERRERA-MANSIR ON THEIR SERVICES

10.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required

10.a

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT

10.b

REVENUE MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SALES TAX REPORT BY REVENUE MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CHAIR ERIC STURM AS REQUIRED BY WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-6.1102

11.

NEW BUSINESS

11.a

APPROVAL OF PROJECT LISTS FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUNDED BY MEASURE D AND SB 1 FOR FY24/25

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 2024 Measure D 5-Year Program of Projects (FY 24/25 - FY 28/29) 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 – SB 1 Project List FY 24/25 to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 Funds

11.b

2024 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM LIMITS

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Test Comment

1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion 
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on a Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Watsonville, & City Council Acting as the Successor Housing Agency Adopting the Watsonville Affordable Housing Program 2024 Income, Rent & Sales Price Limits for the City's Affordable Housing Program & Establishing the Watsonville Median Sales Price as $770,076

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS

12.a

RECOMMENDED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25 AND RELATED ACTIONS

Budget Link: https://www.watsonville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/23447/Budget-FY-24-25-Draft-

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

12.b

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR CITY PROGRAM YEAR JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2025 (Postponed and Continued to July 9, 2024)

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.