City Council Meeting - November 14, 2023
FACE COVERINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
1. ROLL CALL
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
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3. CLOSED SESSION
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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:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
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CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:30 P.M.
4. ROLL CALL
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MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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6. INFORMATION ITEMS
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REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements October 18 to November 1.pdf
6.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 111423.pdf
7. CONSENT AGENDA
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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 OCTOBER 24, 2023
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1. Minutes CC102423.pdf
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MOTION APPROVING CITY RESPONSE TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY'S INVESTIGATION HONORING COMMITMENTS TO THE PUBLIC Attachments
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1. Report - Response to SC County Grand Jury .pdf
2. 1) Watsonville Response to Findings and Recommendations.pdf
3. 2) Grand Jury Report - 2019-2020 Recommendations.pdf
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APPROVE A LIMITED COMMERCIAL GUARANTY FOR WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF $1 MILLION (Recommended by City Manager Mendez) Attachments
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1. Report - PVHCD Commercial Guaranty .pdf
2. 1) Santa Cruz County Bank date 10-16-23.pdf
3. 2) Business Loan Agreement.pdf
4. Resolution - PVHCD Commercial Guaranty.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIMITED COMMERCIAL GUARANTY WITH SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $1,000,000, FOR A COMMERCIAL LOAN TO THE PAJARO VALLEY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GUARANTY
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REJECT BIDS FOR LANDFILL PHASE IV MODULE 1 GROUNDWATER PROTECTION SYSTEM & PHASE III FINAL CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Reject Bids Landfill Project.pdf
2. Resolution - Reject Bids Landfill Project.pdf
RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LANDFILL PHASE IV MODULE 1 GROUNDWATER PROTECTION SYSTEM & PHASE III FINAL CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, NO SW-23-14969; & AUTHORIZING THE RE-ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE SAME PROJECT
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH 19SIX ARCHITECTS FOR THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION CENTER (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - 2nd Amendment 19Six Architects Resource Conservation Center.pdf
2. Resolution - 2nd Amendent 19six Architects.pdf
3. Second Amendment - 19Six Architects RCC.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH 19SIX ARCHITECTS, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION NOT TO EXCEED $841,800, & EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2025 FOR THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION CENTER, PROJECT NO. 14794
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FIRST AMENDEMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CALLANDER ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOR THE PARKS FACILITY ASSESSMENT STUDY (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - 1st Amendment Callander and Assoc Parks Facilities Study.pdf
2. Resolution - 1st Amendment Callander Assoc Landscape.pdf
3. 1st Amendment - Callander and Assoc .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CALLANDER ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC., EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO JUNE 30, 2024
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SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP ULC, FOR SPARE PARTS FOR THE WATER RECYCLING FACILITY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Purchase UV Disinfection System FYE 2024.pdf
2. 1) Trojan Quote QO0008509.pdf
3. Resolution - Purchase UV Parts Sole Source.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP ULC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPRIETARY SPARE PARTS FOR THE RECYCLED WATER FACILITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $230,704.11 (WHICH INCLUDES A 5% CONTINGENCY)
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AWARD CONTRACT TO CANNON CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE ZONE 2 RESERVOIR PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Zone 2 Reservoir Cannon Corp.pdf
2. 1) Cannon Proposal .pdf
3. Resolution - Zone 2 Reservoir Project Cannon.pdf
4. Contract - Cannon Zone 2 Reservoir .pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CANNON CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE ZONE 2 RESERVOIR PROJECT, NO. WA-20-14829, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $779,980.00
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AWARD CONTRACT TO V.W. HOUSEN & ASSOCIATES FOR THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION & CAPACITY ASSURANCE PLAN & GRAVITY SEWER ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECTS (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Sanitary Sewer System Eval and Capacity Assurance Plan.pdf
2. Resolution - Sanitary Sewer System Eval Capacity Assurance Plan.pdf
3. Consultant Contract - V.W. Housen Associates.pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO V.W. HOUSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION & CAPACITY ASSURANCE PLAN & GRAVITY SEWER ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $525,298
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AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ANTI CRIME TEAM & AUTHORIZING A SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST POSITION AT THE WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora) Attachments
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1. Report - SCCACT Agrmt Sr Admin Analyst .pdf
2. 1) SCCACT Agreement - Sr Admin Analyst.pdf
3. Resolution - SCCCAT Sr Admin Analyst.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ANTI CRIME TEAM, AUTHORIZING A SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST POSITION AT THE WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, & AUTHORIZING AN ESTIMATED BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $149,173 (ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY PER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER OF THE CITY & THE MANAGEMENT UNIT)
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AGREEMENT WITH BCYCLE FOR REGIONAL BIKESHARE PROGRAM (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Regional Bikeshare Program .pdf
2. Resolution - Agrmt Bikeshare Program.pdf
3. Agreement - BCycle LLC.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A NO COST BICYCLE SHARING SYSTEM WITH BCYCLE, LLC
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT TO REGULATE DEVELOPMENT & RENT OF AFFORDABLE UNITS LOCATED AT 558 MAIN STREET (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam) Attachments
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1. Report - 558 Main Street Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement.pdf
2. Resolution - 558 Main St AHA.pdf
3. Affordable Housing Agreement - 558 Main St.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM J. HANSEN & NEVA J. HANSEN, CO-TRUSTEES OF THE HANSEN FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 27, 2001, TO REGULATE THE DEVELOPMENT & RENT OF AFFORDABLE UNITS LOCATED AT 558 MAIN STREET [APN: 018-241-20], WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
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ACCEPT & APPROPRIATE $89,309 IN SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260) FROM FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS FOR PARKRX SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROGRAM (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Accept Grant Friends of SC Cty Parks.pdf
2. Resolution - Accept Grant Friends of SC Cty Parks .pdf RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $89,309 GRANT FROM FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS TO SUPPORT THE PARKRX SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FY 23/24 & FY 24/25; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
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ACCEPT $44,062 GRANT FROM MONTEREY BAY AIR RESOURCES DISTRICT FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE DIESEL TRUCK (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Grant MBARD Diesel Truck Disposal.pdf
2. 1) CAPP Grant Agreement.pdf
3. Resolution - Accept MBARD Grant Disposal of Diesel Truck.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO ACCEPT A $44,062 AB617 COMMUNITY AIR PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE MONTEREY BAY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT TOWARDS THE REPLACEMENT OF A DIESEL SOLID WASTE TRUCK WITH AN ELECTRIC EQUIVALENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
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ACCEPT & APPROPRIATE THE FY 2023 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,952 (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora) Attachments
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1. Report - Accept JAG 2023.pdf
2. Resolution - FY 2023 JAG Grant.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO ACCEPT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,952 TO FUND CRIME ANALYSIS SOFTWARE, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
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ACCEPT & APPROPRIATE $12,000 GRANT FROM PACIFIC LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP (Recommended by Library Director Martinez) Attachments
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1. Report - Grant Pacific Library Partnership.pdf
2. 1) PLP Grant Application.pdf
3. Resolution - PLP Grant Farm to Shelf Program.pdf
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $12,000 GRANT FROM PACIFIC LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND
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AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE FOR CANNABIS EQUITY GRANT FUNDING (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - App Cannabis Equity Grant Program FY 23-24.pdf
2. 1) CEG Program Guidelines FY 2023-24.pdf
3. Resolution - Cannabis Equity Grant Submittal.pdf
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, TO EXECUTE & SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS, & PAYMENT REQUESTS, WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY
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APPROVE FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP MOU FOR FY 2023-2025 (Recommended by Human Resources Director Manning) Attachments
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1. Resolution - MOU Fire Management Unit 2023-2025 .pdf
2. Exhibit A - MOU Fire Management Unit .pdf
RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER OF THE CITY & THE FIRE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2025
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RESCIND ORDINANCE ON CRUISING (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora) Attachments
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1. Ordinance - WMC 4-5.1700 Cruising.pdf
PASS AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ARTICLE 17 (CRUISING) OF CHAPTER 5 (TRAFFIC) WITHIN TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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9. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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9.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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9.c
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TONY VALENCIA
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PRESENTATION BY VELAS, SAO JORGE ISLAND, AZORE ISLANDS, PORTUGAL COMMITTEE ON THEIR TRIP TO VELAS Public Comments:
10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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10.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY REPORT BY ARTS COUNCIL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM BROWN Attachments
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1. Arts Economic Prosperity Summary of Findings.pdf
2. Arts Economic Prosperity Presentation.pdf
11. NEW BUSINESS
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PURCHASE OF BODY WORN CAMERAS & TASERS FROM AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora) Attachments
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1. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH AXON FOR 85 BODY WORN CAMERAS AND 85 TASERS IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,723,558.14.pdf
2. 1) Axon OSP 10+ Quote Q-521278-45219.588KP, dated 10.20.23.pdf
3. 2) Axon Sole Source Letter dated 10.24.23.pdf
4. Resolution - Sole Source Source Purchase and Contract w Axon 2023.pdf
5. Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Agency.pdf
6. Axon 2023 - PPT.pdf
1) Staff Report by Police Sergeant Radich
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 & Master Services & Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., DBA Axon for the Purchase of Eighty-Five (85) Body Worn Cameras, Eighty-Five (85) Taser 10 Conducted Energy Devices, Equipment Updates, Add-on Services & Commitment for Ten Years to Axon’s Evidence.com Digital Media Storage Solution, in an Amount not to Exceed $2,723,558.14; & Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract (Funded from Measure Y Funds)
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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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.