City Council Meeting - March 26, 2024
1. ROLL CALL
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1.a
MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. INFORMATION ITEMS
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3.a
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 032624.pdf
3.b
WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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1. NCL Congressional City Confenrence_Dutra.pdf
4. 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)
4.a
SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM J. CONSTANTINE TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam) Attachments
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1. Report - 6th Amendment Contract Constantine .pdf
2. Resolution - 6th Amendment Constantine MHP.pdf
3. Contract - 6th Amendment W. Constantine.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM J. CONSTANTINE, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING $100,000 TO THE COMPENSATION, & EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025
4.b
AWARD CONTRACT TO ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ FOR WATSONVILLE VISION ZERO CORRIDOR STUDY GRANT ADMINISTRATION (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Award Contract Ecology Action Vision Zero Study Grant.pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract Ecology Action - Vision Zero Corridor Study.pdf
3. Contract - Ecology Action.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE VENDOR & TWO-YEAR CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION & OUTREACH SERVICES FOR THE CALTRANS VISION ZERO CORRIDOR STUDY GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $390,292, & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME ($390,292 WILL BE FUNDED BY SPECIAL GRANTS FUND)
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FILING OF THE 2024-25 ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR 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) Attachments
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1. Report - File Engineer's Reports LLMADs.pdf
2. Resolution - File Bay Breeze Report 24-25.pdf
3. Resolution - File Vista Montaña Report 24-25.pdf
4. Resolution - File Gonzales St Report 24-25.pdf
1) RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FILING OF THE 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-94-1 (LLMAD)
4.d
ACCEPT $115,420 ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Accept Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant .pdf
2. 1) Green Fleet Timeline.pdf
3. Resolution - EECB Grant Acceptance.pdf
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $115,420 ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FOR THE DELIVERY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE MASTER PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO & ANY DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT
4.e
ACCEPT THE WATSONVILLE 2023 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Attachments
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1. Report - 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress.pdf
2. 1) 2023 Housing Element Summary Table.pdf
3. 2) 2023 Housing Element Table B.pdf
4. 3) Link to the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.pdf MOTION TO ACCEPT THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR) FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR FOR THE ADOPTED 2015-2023 HOUSING ELEMENT & SUBMITTAL OF THE REPORTS TO THE STATE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (HCD) & THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING & RESEARCH (OPR) BASED ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION
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DECLARE CONDITION OF VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT APN: 014-021-01, ADJACENT TO AIRPORT BLVD & THE CORRALITOS CREEK AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam) Attachments
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1. Report - Declaration of Nuisance 014-021-01.pdf
2. 1) Photos of Homeless Encampment APN 01402101.pdf
3. Resolution - Declaration of Public Nuisance APN 014-021-01.pdf RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CONDITION OF THE VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT APN: 014-021-01, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, LOCATED UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY, A PUBLIC NUISANCE & ORDERING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF & FIX A TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 5-17 (NUISANCES) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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6. 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.
6.a
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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6.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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6.c
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS RED CROSS MONTH Public Comments:
7. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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7.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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7.b
PRESENTATION ON SEE, CLICK, FIX - THE CITY'S NEW REPORTING TOOL FOR MAINTENANCE NEEDS Attachments
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1. See-Click-Fix.pdf
7.c
PRESENTATION & UPDATE ON BIKESHARE PROGRAM & CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) GRANT Attachments
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1. Report - Update on Bikeshare program and CARB Grant.pdf
2. Bcycle in Watsonville and CARB Grant - PPT.pdf
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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8.a
CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS AS PROPOSED BY THE CITY CHARTER SUBCOMMITTEE – SECOND HEARING Attachments
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1. Report - Charter Amendment Recommendations 2nd Hearing.pdf
2. 1) Watsonville Charter 2014 Version 2 Post 2.13.24.pdf
3. 2) Gov Code 34458.pdf
4. 3) Elections Code Section 9255.pdf
5. PPT - City Charter Amendments Hearing 2.pdf
1) Staff Report by City Clerk Ortiz
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Appropriate Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.a
CONTRACT WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN INC., DBA ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01 (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Award Contract Robert Bothman Construction.pdf
2. 1) Ramsay Park Site Plan.pdf
3. 2) Addendum to Ramsay Renaissance Project to address funding of the project.pdf
4. Resolution - Award Contract Ramsay Park Renaissance Project.pdf
5. Presentation Slides - Ramsay Renaissance Project.pdf
6. Correspondence - Ramsay Park.pdf
1) Staff Report by Construction Manager Berry
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Awarding Construction Contract to Robert A Bothman Inc., DBA Robert A Bothman Construction, for the Ramsay Park Renaissance Project, No. Pk-22-01, in the Amount of $24,530,000; & Authorizing & Directing City Manager to Execute the Same & any Amendments Thereto of a Nonsubstantive Nature Subject to Legal Approval
9.b
ADOPT THE 41 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS AS THE FRAMEWORK FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - 41 Developmental Assets.pdf
2. Resolution - Adopt 41 Developmental Assets.pdf
3. 41 Developmental Assets .pdf
4. 41 Developmental Assets Presentation Slides.pdf
1) Staff Report by Recreation Supervisor Merolla
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution
Adopting the 41 Developmental Assets® as the Framework for Youth Development & Working to Organize, Coordinate, & Align the Efforts of All Santa Cruz County Youth Serving Organizations to Strengthen the Collective Impact for All Youth
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INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF A LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS VISTA MONTAÑA NO. 2 LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Formation Vista Montana No. 2 LLMAD.pdf
2. Resolution - Proceedings Form VM No. 2 LLMAD .pdf
3. Exhibit A - Vista Montaña No. 2 LLMAD.pdf
4. PPT - Vista Montaña LLMAD Overlay.pdf
1) Staff Report by Parks Superintendent Medina
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution
Initiating Proceedings for the Formation of a Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District to be Known as Vista Montaña No. 2 Landscape & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
10. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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11. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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12. 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:
12.a
PERSONNEL MATTERS
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(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
12.b
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
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(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))
Pending Litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(1):
Name of case: Westia et al v City of Watsonville, et al - Santa Cruz Superior Court (Case No. 23CV00800)
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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13. 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.