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MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
July 9, 2024
City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Quiroz-Carter, Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, and Salcido (arrived at 4:31 p.m.) were present.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES New Employee:
Alexandra Zaragoza – Library Clerk
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.a. SUMMER IN THE CITY GRADUATION 2024
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
3.a. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BALLOT SUBMITTALS, ENGINEERS REPORT,
CONFIRMATION OF DIAGRAM & ASSESSMENT, & ORDERING LEVY OF VISTA MONTAÑA NO.2 LLMAD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
1) Staff Report by Parks Superintendent Medina &SCI Consulting Group Senior Vice President Edric Kwan
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions – None 3) Public Hearing – No member of the public wished to speak Mayor Quiroz-Carter issued a final call for ballot submission and directed the tabulator to begin tabulation of the ballots.
Ballot tabulation began after the public hearing. The results were announced after the City Council returned from Closed Session.
4. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (None)
5. CLOSED SESSION
(a) Public Comments
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(b) Closed Session Announcement:
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 5:02 p.m.
5.a. PERSONNEL MATTERS
(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
5.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9: 1 case City Council Resumed at 7:19 p.m.
6. ROLL CALL
Mayor Quiroz-Carter, Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, and Salcido were present.
Staff members present were Interim City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Police Chief Zamora, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Merriam, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Principal Planner Orbach, Housing Manager Landaverry, Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Jauregui.
6.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If Any)
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
8.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
8.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS (CONTINUED)
9.a. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BALLOT SUBMITTALS, ENGINEERS REPORT,
CONFIRMATION OF DIAGRAM & ASSESSMENT, & ORDERING LEVY OF VISTA MONTAÑA NO.2 LLMAD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
4) Results from Ballot Tabulation Announced by SCI Consulting Group Senior Vice President Edric Kwan & City Clerk Ortiz
SCI Consulting Group Senior Vice President Edric Kwan read the results of the ballot tabulation as follows:
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121 of 256 ballots received
18.8% - in support
81.15% - against
The assessment did not pass. No further action from Council was required. 5) Appropriate Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING LEVY OF VISTA MONTAÑA NO.2
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25
10. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
Scott Barry, Joby Aviation, thanked Council for considering leasing them a location on Aviation Way.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco to approve the Consent Agenda.
Member Dutra spoke in support of Item 10.v. and potential benefits of Joby Aviation for the community.
In answering Member Dutra, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg answered questions about re-bidding the project listed under Item 10.c. and 10.e.
Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, in answering Member Salcido, spoke about her role as a member of the Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board listed under Item 10.z.
Member Montesino spoke in support of Item 10.v.
In answering Member Montesino, Parks & Community Services Calubaquib spoke about the reasons Pajaro Valley Arts Council was requesting a five-year lease for use of 37 Sudden Street.
In regard to Item 10.w., Judy Stabile, Pajaro Valley Arts Council, provided an update on their efforts to move into the Porter Building. She stated they were willing to vacate the leased space as soon as they moved.
In answering Member Montesino, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib stated there were provisions in the lease agreement for PV Arts that would allow for either party to terminate the lease if necessary.
Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about the cost of the Civic Plaza Revitalization Project listed under Item 10.i.
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Member Clark stated he would recuse himself and not vote on Item 10.w. due to being a voting member of the Pajaro Valley Arts Council Board of Directors. He requested Item 10.w. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
MOTION: The above motion carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
10.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
10.b. MOTION TO ACCEPT JULY 2023 THROUGH MARCH 2024 INVESTMENT REPORTS
10.c. RESOLUTION NO. 134-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE KLASSEN PRESSURE REDUCING STATION, NO. WA-22-14998 AND
AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
10.d. RESOLUTION NO. 135-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD OVERPASS SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT, NO. ST23-14859SS
10.e. RESOLUTION NO. 136-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CAREY AVE TO THICKET LN, NO. ST-24-14523, (ESTIMATED COST OF $3,100,000, WILL BE FUNDED BY GAS TAX, SB 1, MEASURE D,
MEASURE R AND RSTPX)
10.f. RESOLUTION NO. 137-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH INFOSEND INC, A CORPORATION, FOR
PROCESSING AND PRINTING CITY UTILITY BILLS, MAILING, AND ONLINE BILL
SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THEWATER, WASTEWATER AND SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUNDS)
10.g. RESOLUTION NO. 138-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND MESITI-MILLER ENGINEERING, INC., A CORPORATION, TO AUGMENT SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL PROJECT – PHASE 1, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,704 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $188,702; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
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10.h. RESOLUTION NO. 139-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, AND
COLLECTION SYSTEM WONDERWARE UPGRADE, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, EXTENDING THE TERM OF CONTRACT FROM MAY 25, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $31,416 FOR A TOTAL REVISED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $877,761; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $9,425 FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720] TO ACCOUNT 0720-913-7813- 14417 AND $21,991 FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0710] TO ACCOUNT 0710-911-7835-14799
10.i. RESOLUTION NO. 140-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH SSA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC., A
CORPORATION, FOR LANDSCAPE ARTCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
REVITALIZATION OF THE WATSONVILLE CITY PLAZA PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $593,762; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.j. RESOLUTION NO. 141-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT WITH R.F. MACDONALD CO., LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE WWTF – BOILER REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 24-07 FOR FY24/25, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $545,153 (FUNDED FROM THE
WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
10.k. RESOLUTION NO. 142-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC., A CORPORATION,
FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
10.l. RESOLUTION NO. 143-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONTRACT TO KOALA TREE CARE, INC., DBA CLEAN TEAM ASSOCIATES FOR ONCALL NUISANCE ABATEMENT CLEANUP AND SUPPORT SERVICES, TO ABATE A NUISANCE AT APN: 014-021-01, IN THE AMOUNT OF $144,827; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $124,827 FROM THE GENERAL FUND [0150]
10.m. RESOLUTION NO. 144-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., A CORPORATION, FOR THE 2023 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT, NO.
ST-23-15148, AND INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTACT AMOUNT TO $1,554,145.60; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720];
AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY & CONSULTING SERVICES 1) RESOLUTION NO. 145-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING A 2-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO
CAPITALEDGE ADVOCACY, INC., FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND CONSULTING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $96,000; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
2) RESOLUTION NO. 146-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING A 3-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO JEA &
ASSOCIATES, FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND CONSULTING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $252,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.o. RESOLUTION NO. 147-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO CONLEY GENERAL ENGINEERING, FOR THE MIDDLE STRUVE SLOUGH HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, NO. SD-24-11101,
AN OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL GRANT FUNDED PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,800.00; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AND
FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15333
10.p. RESOLUTION NO. 148-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.q. RESOLUTION NO. 149-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CUMMING MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., A
CORPORATION, FOR ON-CALL LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 FOR A THREE YEAR TERM, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.r. RESOLUTION NO. 150-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER TO ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY, A
CORPORATION, FOR PURCHASE OF TRUCK PARTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 PER YEAR, FOR THE NEXT THREE FISCAL YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.s. RESOLUTION NO. 151-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING
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IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 PER YEAR FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
10.t. RESOLUTION NO. 152-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO PORTABLE GENERATORS FROM VOLVO
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & SERVICES, THROUGH THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF SOURCEWELL, SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NUMBER 020923-CEC , IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER INCLUDING ANY EXTENSIONS OR
AMENDMENTS THEREOF IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT CONTRACT (FUNDED FROM THE
SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND)
10.u. RESOLUTION NO. 153-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FROM SWIFT FUELS, LLC., A LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNLEADED AVIATION FUEL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (FUNDED FROM THE AIRPORT
ENTERPRISE FUND)
10.v. RESOLUTION NO. 154-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTH LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND JOBY AVIATION COLLEGE, INC. FOR THE USE OF CITY OWENED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 170 AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, COMMENCING ON JULY 15, 2024, AND ENDING ON JULY 14, 2027; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.w. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIVE-YEAR LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND PAJARO VALLEY
ARTS COUNCIL, A CORPORATION, FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37 SUDDEN STREET, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND ANY AMMENDMENTS OF A NONSUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL – Item removed. See Item 11.
10.x. RESOLUTION NO. 155-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LICENSE WITH THREE (3) FIVE YEAR OPTION TERMS BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND THE INTERNET STORE, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, DBA CRUZIO, CRUZIO INTERNET, CRUZIOWORKS, CRUZIO MEDIA AND SANTA CRUZ FIBER, FOR USE OF THE CIVIC PLAZA’S PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP SPACE AND DATA CENTER AT 275 MAIN STREET, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NON-SUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL; AND FINDING THE ACTION NOT SUBJECT TO REVIEW UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
10.y. RESOLUTION NO. 156-24 (CM)
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A NEW FULL TIME EMPLOYEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN THE GENERAL FUND
WITH NO BUDGETARY FISCAL IMPACT
10.z. RESOLUTION NO. 157-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING
COURTNEY LINDBERG, PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR, TO THE SANTA
CRUZ COUNTY HOUSING FOR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP POLICY BOARD
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco seconded by Member Salcido and carried by the following vote to approve Item 10.w.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Orozco, Parker, Salcido, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: Montesino
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: Clark
10.w. RESOLUTION NO. 158-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING
FIVE-YEAR LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND PAJARO VALLEY
ARTS COUNCIL, A CORPORATION, FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37 SUDDEN STREET, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND ANY AMMENDMENTS OF A NONSUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL
12. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
12.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Steve Trujillo, District 7, expressed concerns over firework noise on July 4th. He listed negative effects of fireworks usage and stated there were alternative ways for organizations to raise money.
Lorenza Contreras, 33 Walker St., expressed concerns with homeless persons residing near the Pajaro River damaging property and spoke about safety issues.
Yolanda Medina, Grove Street resident, stated concerns and negative experiences with homeless people in her neighborhood.
? male, spoke about his concerns with the proposed tiny homes project. He expressed safety concerns and spoke about an incident involving a person with a weapon where multiple officers responded.
Lorena Vazquez, 17 Walker St., spoke in opposition to the proposed tiny homes project. She spoke about an incident involving a homeless person trespassing onto her property, where she has a licensed daycare. She expressed concerns over safety.
Cristina Lopez, District 1, expressed concerns with the tiny homes project and requested resources be allocated towards families and children. She stated safety concerns and spoke about negative experiences with homeless persons.
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Catalina, District 1, spoke in opposition to the tiny homes project and stated negative experiences others had with homeless people.
Marta Bulaich, District 1, expressed concerns with improper noticing of a District 1 community meeting and stated many residents in the district had not been notified. She spoke about issues in District 1 and stated her concerns with the proposed tiny homes project. (She submitted a letter to Council.)
Shannon Candelario, Pajaro Valley Little League, stated only legal fireworks were sold by non-profit organizations for Fourth of July as allowed by the City.
June Ponce, Santa Cruz County resident, commended City staff for their efforts during the Fourth of July parade. She congratulated Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib and his staff for their work.
Trina Coffman-Gomez, District 6, spoke about the need for community advocacy to obtain funding to address homelessness and about the impact of the Salvation Army’s shelter closure. She encouraged fireworks companies to provide information to the public about the safe and sane fireworks sold by non-profit organizations. She requested community, City, and County collaboration to identify ways to address homelessness.
12.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Salcido spoke about the Fourth of July parade and thanked staff for their efforts. She congratulated Pajaro Valley Little League on their championships and spoke about ways in which youth could be civically engaged.
Member Parker thanked the public for attending and those who spoke. She expressed appreciation for Parks & Community Services staff for their efforts. She stated she would be holding a safety meeting in District 7 the following day to discuss fireworks concerns. She spoke about the noise level and illegal fireworks use during Fourth of July.
Member Montesino thanked the members of the public who expressed their concerns. He stated he would be holding community meetings to address issues. He stated he would be running for re-election for his Council seat.
Member Dutra thanked Parks & Community Services staff for their efforts during Fourth of July. He spoke about his attendance at the Employee Appreciation Breakfast. He spoke about Police’s efforts to address illegal fireworks use during the Fourth of July. He stated he attended the 46th Annual Criterium Bicycle Race.
Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco spoke about her attendance to the Employee Appreciation Breakfast and thanked City staff for their work. She stated the Third Annual Strawberry Jam Fun Run would take place soon. She spoke about other events she attended, including the Positive Discipline Community Resources’ Annual Baila y Brunch and the Fourth of July parade. She thanked Police for their efforts to address illegal fireworks use.
Member Clark thanked City staff and Interim City Manager Vides for their efforts organizing the Fourth of July parade. He thanked Police and Fire for their efforts in addressing illegal firework use. He thanked all City staff for their work.
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Mayor Quiroz-Carter spoke about her tour of El Pajaro CDC’s Commercial Kitchen Incubator and the resources they provide to those wishing to start small businesses. She spoke about the Fourth of July parade and thanked staff for their work. She thanked all City employees for their work.
12.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
12.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS & RECREATION MONTH
12.e. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LOWRIDER CULTURE AS A CULTURAL
ASSET & COMMUNITY TREASURE
12.g. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING PAJARO VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE
BASEBALL TEAMS ON THEIR CHAMPIONSHIPS
13. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
13.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
Member Dutra provided suggestions regarding additional enforcement to address illegal fireworks use. He thanked Interim City Manager Vides for addressing Council’s priorities.
Member Montesino thanked Interim City Manager Vides for her efforts to address Council’s priorities with limited funding.
Member Parker thanked Interim City Manager Vides and Police for their efforts on illegal fireworks enforcement. She thanked Interim City Manager Vides for addressing Council’s requests for staff and maintenance of park restrooms.
Member Salcido thanked Interim City Manager Vides for her efforts to address Council’s requests. She highlighted Police’s efforts to address use of illegal fireworks.
Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco thanked Interim City Manager Vides for addressing Council’s requests for additional maintenance of park restrooms. She spoke about continuing to explore ways to address other Council priorities.
Mayor Quiroz-Carter spoke in support of the approval of a full-time economic development staff member and additional staff for enhanced park restroom maintenance. She thanked Interim City Manager Vides for her efforts.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
14.a. CONFIRMATION OF DIAGRAMS, ASSESSMENTS, & LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR BAY BREEZE LLMAD, VISTA MONTAÑA LLMAD, &
GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LLMAD
1) Staff Report by Parks Superintendent Medina. Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib was also present.
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
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In answering Member Parker, Parks Superintendent Medina spoke about the safetyrelated maintenance that would be done on the Vista Montaña LLMAD and about how aesthetic-related maintenance would be minimized. He stated tree removal and installation of new trees had been completed.
Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Parker, spoke about property owners’ responsibility for sidewalk maintenance once repairs due to tree damage were completed in the Vista Montaña LLMAD.
In answering Member Salcido, Parks Superintendent Medina spoke about potential grant opportunities for tree maintenance.
3) Public Comments – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Dutra to approve Items
14.a.6 through 14.a.8 listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
6) RESOLUTION NO. 159-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
7) RESOLUTION NO. 160-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
8) RESOLUTION NO. 161-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
14.b. SUBMITTAL OF THE 2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry. Community Development Director Merriam was also present.
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3) Public Comments
Trina Coffman-Gomez asked how CDBG funding could be used to help address homelessness.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Montesino to approve Item 14.b.6. listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Dutra spoke in support of the allocation of part of the CDBG funds for the Ramsay Park renovation project.
Member Montesino spoke in support of CDBG funds being allocated to address Council priorities.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
6) RESOLUTION NO. 162-24 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAME TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROVAL, WITH ANY POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FUNDING LEVELS, AND WITH CLARIFYING AND/OR NONSUBSTANTIVE MODIFICATIONS, AS NECESSARY
14.c. MAJOR MODIFICATION TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT U-122-88 TO ADD PODIATRY
RELATED USES TO THE PAJARO HILL COMMERCIAL CENTER MASTER USES LIST LOCATED AT 1051 SOUTH GREEN VALLEY RD
1) Staff Report by Associate Planner Carmona. Principal Planner Orbach was also present.
Reuben Helick of Cushman & Wakefield, representing The J Paul Company, owners of Pajaro Hill Commercial Center, was also present.
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Montesino, Associate Planner Carmona spoke about the reasons the item was not taken to the Planning Commission first.
Associate Planner Carmona, in answering Member Parker, spoke about why podiatry related uses were not included in the original master uses list and stated medical uses did not generate retail tax.
In answering Member Parker, Mr. Helick stated the podiatry clinic that would occupy space in the Pajaro Hill Commercial Center would sell a range of retail podiatry items.
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Associate Planner Carmona, in answering Member Parker, spoke about requirements for the proposed podiatry clinic and the reasons an environmental review was not required.
In answering Member Dutra, Associate Planner Carmona spoke about potential for revising the zoning ordinance and possible future growth scenarios.
Member Salcido spoke in support of the staff recommendation and about supporting companies wishing to fill vacant properties.
3) Public Comments – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Salcido, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Orozco to approve Item 14.c.6. listed below.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Dutra requested information regarding loss of retail tax revenue because of the increase in e-commerce.
Interim City Manager Vides stated staff would take an item to Council for adoption of the City’s Economic Development Plan at a future meeting, during which the data requested by Member Dutra could be provided.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
6) RESOLUTION NO. 163-24 (CM)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT U-122-88 WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (PP2024-7115) TO ADD PODIATRY RELATED USES TO THE PAJARO HILL COMMERCIAL CENTER MASTER USES LIST LOCATED AT 1051 SOUTH GREEN VALLEY RD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (APN 018-281-32)
15. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
16. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Montesino requested another District 1 meeting to address residents’ concerns and an update on the Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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