City Council Meeting - September 10, 2024
1. ROLL CALL
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2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
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3. CLOSED SESSION
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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:
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PERSONNEL MATTERS
Public Comments
Sandy
El Frijolito, a beloved family-owned business in Watsonville since 1985, has been a pillar in the local community, providing fresh, authentic meals and contributing to the city's economy for decades. However, despite its long-standing service, the city council has allowed the proliferation of fast-food chains and Starbucks locations on nearly every corner, prioritizing corporate interests over supporting this homegrown establishment.
This decision seems contradictory, in contrast, El Frijolito offers a healthier, fresher alternative that could be tailored to meet the dietary needs of our community and those seeking better options. Supporting the reopening of El Frijolito would not only preserve a cherished local business but also promote healthier eating choices in Watsonville, aligning with the city’s awareness initiatives.
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:00 P.M.
4. ROLL CALL
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4.a
MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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6. INFORMATION ITEMS
Public Comments
Sandy
El Frijolito, a beloved family-owned business in Watsonville since 1985, has been a pillar in the local community, providing fresh, authentic meals and contributing to the city's economy for decades. However, despite its long-standing service, the city council has allowed the proliferation of fast-food chains and Starbucks locations on nearly every corner, prioritizing corporate interests over supporting this homegrown establishment.
This decision seems contradictory, in contrast, El Frijolito offers a healthier, fresher alternative that could be tailored to meet the dietary needs of our community and those seeking better options. Supporting the reopening of El Frijolito would not only preserve a cherished local business but also promote healthier eating choices in Watsonville, aligning with the city’s awareness initiatives.
6.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements 090424.pdf
6.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 091024.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 AUGUST 27, 2024
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1. Minutes CC082724.pdf
7.b
VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE
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MOTION DESIGNATING COUNCIL MEMBERS AS VOTING DELEGATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO ON OCTOBER 16-18, 2024, IN LONG BEACH, CA
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APPROVE PARTCIPATION IN KROGER NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. National_Opioid_Settlement_Notice_Overview.pdf
MOTION APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE KROGER NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT - REFERENCE NUMBER CL-789817
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH ETIC, INC. FOR ADDED EMERGENCY STORM REPAIRS TO THE CORRALITOS CREEK WATER INTAKE & FISH LADDER EMERGENCY REPAIRS PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Corralitos Creek Emergency Storm Repair.pdf
2. Resolution - Corralitos Contract Change Order ETIC.pdf
3. Contract Change Order 1 - Corralitos Emergency Storm Repair.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ETIC INC., FOR ADDED EMERGENCY STORM REPAIR WORK TO THE CORRALITOS CREEK WATER INTAKE & FISH LADDER EMERGENCY REPAIRS PROJECT, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $306,681.31
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR ADDED DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WWTF HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - 1st Amendment Headworks Carollo.pdf
2. Resolution - 1st Amendment Headworks Carollo.pdf
3. Contract - 1st Amendment Headworks and Influent Pump Station Design.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC., FOR ADDED DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WWTF HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION PROJECT, NO WW-24-14410, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $83,109; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TO CLARIFY CONTRACT TERMS (Recommended by I.T. Director Gill) Attachments
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1. Report - 1st Amendment Tyler Technologies.pdf
2. Resolution - 1st Amendment Tyler Technologies.pdf
3. Contract - 1st Amendment SaaS Tyler Technologies.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE, AMENDING TERMS TO CLARIFY LENGTH & NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT
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APPROVE CONTRACT WITH BEECHER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT FACILITY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract RWTF Electrical Design.pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract RWTF Electrical Design.pdf
3. Contract - Beecher Engineering.pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO BEECHER ENGINEERING, INC., FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT FACILITY (RWTF) EXISTING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $141,000; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND WATER RECYCLING BUDGET
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AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A 2024 JOHN DEERE 410 P-PIER BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE WATER SERVICES DIVISION (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Purchase 2024 John Deere 410 Backhoe Loader .pdf
2. 1) Quote - New 2024 John Deere 410P Loader Backhoe.pdf
3. Resolution - Purchase Order 410P Loader Backhoe.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE ORDER OF ONE (1) 2024 JOHN DEERE 410 P-PIER BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE WATER SERVICES DIVISION FROM PAPE MACHINERY, THROUGH THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF SOURCEWELL (FORMERLY NJPA), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $183,904.20; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER (FUNDED BY THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720])
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APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RYAN SMITH CONSULTING TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROJECT FOR COMPOSTING RESEARCH LOCATED ON CITY OF WATSONVILLE PROPERTY AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Composting Research Pilot Program .pdf
2. Resolution - Composting Research Pilot Project.pdf
3. License Agreement - Ryan Smith Consulting.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEN-MONTH LICENSE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING TWO (2) TWELVE-MONTH RENEWAL TERMS, BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & RYAN SMITH CONSULTING, AN INDIVIDUAL, FOR THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 PANABAKER ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2024, & ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
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APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE JPA RE-ESTABLISHING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL (Recommended by Police Chief Zamora) Attachments
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1. Report - Criminal Justice Council 3rd Amendment.pdf
2. Resolution - CJC 3rd Amendment.pdf
3. Contract - CJC 3rd Amendment.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RE-ESTABLISHING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BETWEEN THE CITIES OF WATSONVILLE, CAPITOLA, SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY, & THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
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AUTHORIZE HONORING OF BANK SIGNATURES
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - Bank Signatures.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ITS BANKS, INVESTMENT INSTITUTIONS & THEIR CORRESPONDENTS TO HONOR SIGNATURES OF CITY MANAGER TAMARA VIDES, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR MARISSA DURAN, ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ, & ACCOUNTANT II ILDA ESTRADA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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APPROVE REVISED SALARY LISTS FOR EACH BARGAINING UNIT
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Public Comments
1. Report - Revised Salary Lists for Bargaining Units .pdf
2. Resolution - Confidential Salary List Approval .pdf
3. Confidential Salary List.pdf
4. Resolution - Executive Team Salary List Approval .pdf
5. Executive Team Salary List.pdf
6. Resolution - Fire Management Salary List Approval .pdf
7. Fire Management Salary List.pdf
8. Resolution - IAFF Local 1272 Salary List Approval .pdf
9. IAFF Salary List.pdf
10. Resolution - Management Salary List Approval .pdf
11. Management Salary List.pdf
12. Resolution - Mid-Management Salary List Approval .pdf
13. Mid-Management Salary List.pdf
14. Resolution - OE3 Salary List Approval .pdf
15. OE3 Salary List.pdf
16. Resolution - Police Management - Salary List Approval .pdf
17. Police Management Salary List.pdf
18. Resolution-POA Salary List Approval.pdf
19. POA Salary List Effective 4.27.24.pdf
20. POA Salary List Effective 7.6.24.pdf
21. Resolution - PSMM Salary List Approval .pdf
22. PSMM Salary List Effective 1.6.24.pdf
23. PSMM Salary List Effective 7.26.24.pdf
24. Resolution - SEIU Salary List Approval .pdf
25. SEIU Salary List.pdf
26. Resolution - Temp Positions Salary List Approval.pdf
27. Unrepresented (Temp) Salary List.pdf
1) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 245-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - CONFIDENTIAL, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 2) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 246-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – EXECUTIVE TEAM, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 3) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 247-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – FIRE MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 4) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 248-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1272 (IAFF), IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 5) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 249-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 6) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 250-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - MID-MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 7) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 251-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 8) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 253-23 (CM), & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – POLICE MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 9) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 252-23 (CM), & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT – POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 10) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 254-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - PUBLIC SAFETY MID-MANAGEMENT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 11) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 255-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST BY BARGAINING UNIT - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 521 (SEIU), IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE 12) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 256-23 (CM) & APPROVING THE CURRENT CITY OF WATSONVILLE SALARY LIST (TEMPORARY) FOR UNREPRESENTED POSITIONS IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 570.5 (REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS & LISTING ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LEVELS ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MASTER PAY SCHEDULE
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LATINO AFFAIRS COMMISSION 5TH DISTRICT APPOINTMENT
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1. Report - Appt Latino Affairs Commission 5th District.pdf
2. Application - Latino Affairs Bibiana Rocha.pdf
RESOLUTION NOMINATING MEMBER TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ LATINO AFFAIRS COMMISSION
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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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AMY GUTIERREZ FOR HER BRAVE & HEROIC ACTIONS & KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION Public Comments:
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PRESENTATION REGARDING THE PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND - MEASURE M BY SUPERINTENDENT DR. HEATHER CONTRERAS (5 MINUTES) Attachments
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1. Presentation - PVUSD Measure M.pdf
10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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10.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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1. Presentation - City Manager's Update.pdf
10.b
GOING GREEN WITH SB 1383: WATSONVILLE WASTE REDUCTION REPORT BY SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS ANALYST STOLZENTHALER Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - SB 1383.pdf
REPORT ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ORGANICS COLLECTION, COMPOST PROCUREMENT & THE EXPANSION OF FOOD RECOVERY UNDER SB 1383 & FUTURE SB 54 REGULATION OF SINGLE USE PACKAGING
11. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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12. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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://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.