City Council Meeting - June 25, 2024
1. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
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
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements 061724.pdf
3.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 062524.pdf
3.c
WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Public Comments
1. AB1234 Summary_Netherlands_Quiroz-Carter.pdf
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
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
MOTION APPROVING JUNE 11, 2024 MINUTES
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Public Comments
1. CC061124.pdf
4.b
APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE ON CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 3rd Amendment CSG Consultants .pdf
2. Resolution - Engineering Services Plan Check Review.pdf
3. Contract - 3rd Amendment CSG Consultants.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025, FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES, & UPDATING THE ENGINEERING HOURLY RATES FOR 2024
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM, INC. DBA “NEOGOV”, REVISING THE SCOPE OF WORK & INCREASING COMPENSATION (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Manning) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 2nd Amendment NeoGov.pdf
2. Resolution - 2nd Amendment NEOGOV.pdf
3. Contract - 2nd Amendment NEOGOV.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM, INC. DBA “NEOGOV”, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE ZONE 2 RESERVOIR PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 2nd Amendment Carollo Engineers Zone 2 Reservoir.pdf
2. Resolution - 2nd Amendment Zone 2 Reservoir Project.pdf
3. Contract - 2nd Amendment Carollo Engineers.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC., FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ZONE 2 RESERVOIR PROJECT, NO WA-20-14829; ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $429,008, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER 31, 2024, TO DECEMBER 31, 2025
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APPROVE NO-COST SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PRESENTATION PRODUCTS, INC., DBA SPINITAR FOR TERM EXTENSION ON COUNCIL CHAMBERS AV PROJECT (Recommended by IT Director Gill) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 2nd Amendment Spinitar.pdf
2. Resolution - 2nd Amendment Council Chambers AV.pdf
3. Contract - 2nd Amendment Spinitar.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH PRESENTATION PRODUCTS, INC., DBA SPINITAR, FOR THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO-VISUAL UPGRADE PROJECT, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
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APPROVE CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE ON CALL ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - On Call Engineering and Development Review Services.pdf
2. Resolution - On Call Engineering and Development Review Services.pdf
3. Contract - Harris and Associates Engineering and Dev Services.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ON CALL ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000
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APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM TREATMENT PRELIMINARY DESIGN REPORT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Carollo Chromium 6 Project.pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract Carollo Cr6 .pdf
3. Contract - Carollo Engineers Cr6.pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM TREATMENT PRELIMINARY DESIGN REPORT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $746,558; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN FY 24/25 OF $498,558 FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720]
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APPROVE TOW SERVICE AGREEMENT & CONDUCT TOW FEE STUDY (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Tow Service Agrmt Tow Fee Study.pdf
2. Resolution - Tow Agreement and Tow Fee Study.pdf
3. Tow Service Agreement.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FORM OF TOW SERVICE AGREEMENT & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF OPENINGS ON THE TOWING SERVICE ROTATION LIST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 11 (VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES) OF TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, & AUTHORIZING STAFF TO CONDUCT A TOW FEE STUDY TO CONFORM WITH RATES WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OPERATING WITHIN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
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APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA AT LAND TRUST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 275 LEE ROAD (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - License Agreement Land Trust SCC.pdf
2. 1) Location Map Temp Construction Easement.pdf
3. 2) Expanded Location Map Temp Construction Easement.pdf
4. Resolution - License Agreement Land Trust SC .pdf
5. Agreement - Land Trust SCC Wats Slough Farms .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & THE LAND TRUST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA LOCATED AT 275 LEE ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
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APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ FOR EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Edible Food Recovery Services.pdf
2. 1) Draft MOU Edible Food Recovery Support Services.pdf
3. Resolution - MOU w County for SC Edible Food Recovery Services.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ & THE CITIES OF CAPITOLA, SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, AND WATSONVILLE FOR EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY SERVICES REQUIRED BY SB 1383; & AUTHORIZING INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY (FUNDED FROM CALRECYCLE SB 1383 GRANT FUND)
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APPROVE FOUR-YEAR LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY AT 140 & 150 AVIATION WAY TO SPECIALIZED HELICOPTERS, INC. (Recommended by Airport Director Williams) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Lease Specialized Helicopters .pdf
2. Resolution - Lease Specialized Helicopters.pdf
3. Lease - Specialized Helicopters.pdf
4. Specialized Helicopters - COI and Endorsement .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOUR-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPECIALIZED HELICOPTERS, INC. FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 140 & 150 AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2024, & ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2028
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APPROVE LEASE WITH COMMUNITY ARTS & EMPOWERMENT FOR USE OF MUZZIO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Lease Community Arts and Empowerment .pdf
2. Resolution - Lease Muzzio Park Community Center.pdf
3. Lease - Muzzio Park Community Center 2024.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO YEAR LEASE WITH COMMUNITY ARTS & EMPOWERMENT, A CORPORATION, FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26 WEST FRONT STREET, WATSONVILLE (MUZZIO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER), COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2024, & ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
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APPROVE SIDE LETTER WITH PUBLIC SAFETY MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - 2nd Side Letter PSMM.pdf
2. Agrmt - 2nd Side Letter PSMM .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & THE PUBLIC SAFETY MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT FROM JANUARY 1, 2022, TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
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CALLING & ORDERING MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Order November 5, 2024 Election.pdf
2. Resolution - 2024 Call Election and Publication of Notice.pdf
3. Resolution - 2024 Election Order Consolidate.pdf
4. Resolution - 2024 Adopt Policies for General Municipal Election.pdf 1) RESOLUTION CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FOR ELECTION OF ONE COUNCILMEMBER FROM EACH DISTRICT NUMBERS 1, 2, & 6 & DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 2) RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ CONDUCT THE ELECTION; & REQUESTING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL STATEWIDE & MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 3) RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES IN REGARD TO THE CANDIDATE’S STATEMENTS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
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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Public Comments
1. Correspondence - Community Meeting_Bulaich.pdf
6.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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6.c
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 10, 2024, AS PORTUGAL DAY Public Comments:
7. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
Public Comments:
7.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
7.b
UPDATE ON BICYCLE LANES BY ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MEEK & ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR FONTES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - Bicycle Lanes Update.pdf
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PRESENTATION BY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGARDING ZERO EMISSION PASSENGER RAIL & TRAIL MILESTONE 2 - PRELIMINARY VEHICLE TYPES & INITIAL CONCEPTUAL ALIGNMENTS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - SCCRTC Rail_Trail Milestone 2.pdf
2. Correspondence - SCCRTC Rail_Trail Milestone 2_ Trujillo.pdf
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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8.a
RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 & RELATED ACTIONS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Annual Budget Plan FY2024-2025 and Related Actions .pdf
2. Resolution - Budget and CIP Final.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Appropriations and Technical Changes 2024-25.pdf
4. Resolution - Hydrant Meter Deposit.pdf
5. Exhibit A - Hydrant Meter Deposit.pdf
6. Resolution - Contamination Fee.pdf
7. Exhibit A - Contamination Fee.pdf
8. Resolution - Budget Gann 2024-25.pdf
9. Exhibit A - Gann Spending Limit 2024-25.pdf
10. Ordinance - Retirement Levy 2024-2025.pdf
11. Exhibit A - Retirement Levy 24-25.pdf
12. Resolution - Budget Set Aside 2024-2025.pdf
13. Resolution - Redev Project Area.pdf
14. Resolution - Not to Exceed Contracts.pdf
15. Presentation - Budget FY 2024_25.pdf
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 Joint Resolution of the City Council & the City Council in its Capacity as the Successor to the Housing Assets & Functions of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville, & the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Providing for Certain Transfers of Funds, & Approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2024-25 to 2028-29 7) Action on Resolution Establishing & Setting a Hydrant Meter Deposit Fee for the Public Works Department 8) Action on Resolution Establishing a Commercial Container Contamination Fee for the Public Works Department 9) Action on Resolution Establishing Total Annual Appropriations Pursuant to California State Constitution Article XIII-B for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 10) Pass An Uncodified Ordinance Instructing the County of Santa Cruz to Levy & Collect a Property Tax on Taxable Property in the City of Watsonville for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024, Fixing the Rate of 0.077% Thereof & Allocating it to the Retirement Fund 11) Action on Resolution of the City Council of the City of Watsonville in its Capacity as the Successor to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Finding that the Use of Funds from the Low & Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Planning & General Administrative Costs is Necessary for the Purpose of Producing, Improving, & Preserving the Community’s Supply of Low & Moderate-Income Housing 12) Action on Joint Resolution of the City Council & City Council in its Capacity as the Successor to the Housing Assets & Functions of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Finding that the Use of the Former Agency’s Funds & Other Assets Generated from the Watsonville 2000 Redevelopment Project Area for the Purpose of Improving, Increasing, & Preserving the Community’s Supply of Low & Moderate Income Housing Outside the Project Area will Benefit the Project Area 13) Action on Resolution Authorizing the Finance Department to Prepare Not to Exceed Contracts in the Amount of $200,000 Each to Facilitate $10,000 & Smaller Purchases
9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.a
RESOLUTIONS PLACING CHARTER AMENDMENTS ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, BALLOT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Charter Amendments.pdf
2. Resolution - Charter Update Measure (REVISED).pdf
3. Resolution - Charter Amendment Measure Commissions (REVISED).pdf
4. Correspondence - Advocacy Letter El Pajaro CDC.pdf
5. Correspondence - Charter Amendments Ventures.pdf
6. Correspondence - Charter Amendments CAB.pdf
1) Staff Report by City Clerk Ortiz
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Submitting a Ballot Measure to the Voters to Amend the City of Watsonville Charter to Clarify Staff Positions & References to City Regulations, Clarify Requirements Regarding Ordinance Publication & Hiring Attorneys, Update Qualifications & Duties of City Manager, Modify Council Meeting Requirements, Allow the Council to Set Compensation for Planning Commissioners, Make the Board of Library Trustees a Commission, Allow Council Members to Receive Employment Benefits, Adjust the Mayor’s Salary, & Remove or Revise Provisions to be Consistent with Current Law; Ordering an Election; Requesting the Santa Cruz County Elections Department Conduct the Election & Consolidate it with the General Statewide Election to be Held on November 5, 2024 7) Action on Resolution Submitting a Ballot Measure to the Voters to Amend the City of Watsonville Charter to Remove Voter Registration Requirements for Service on the Board of Library Trustees & the Parks & Recreation Commission; Ordering an Election; Requesting the Santa Cruz County Elections Department Conduct the Election & Consolidate it with the General Statewide Election to be Held on November 5, 2024
10. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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11. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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12. 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://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.