City Council Meeting - December 10, 2024
1. ROLL CALL
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2. PRESENTATIONS
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2.a
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
2.b
SERVICE WITH HEART AWARDS
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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
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(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
APPROXIMATELY 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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6.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements 112124.pdf
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MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 121024.pdf
7. NEW BUSINESS
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OATHS OF OFFICE TO REELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS
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1) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY XOCHITL MONTESINO TO REELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBER EDUARDO MONTESINO (DISTRICT 1) 2) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY TERRY DUTRA TO REELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY DUTRA (DISTRICT 6) 3) COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER EDUARDO MONTESINO (2 Minutes) 4) COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY DUTRA (2 Minutes)
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OATHS OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Public Comments:
1) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT PRESIDING JUDGE SYDA K. COGLIATI TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR PRO TEMPORE KRISTAL SALCIDO (DISTRICT 4) 2) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY ROBERT RIVAS TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR MARIA OROZCO (DISTRICT 3) 3) COMMENTS FROM MAYOR PRO TEMPORE SALCIDO
4) COMMENTS FROM MAYOR OROZCO
8. 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)
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MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15 & NOVEMBER 12, 2024 Attachments
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1. CC101524.pdf
2. CC111224.pdf
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LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, & COMMITTEES (Recommended by City Clerk Ortiz) Attachments
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1. Report - Local Appointments List 2024.pdf
2. 1) 2024 Local Appointments List.pdf
3. 2) GC 54970 - 54974.pdf
MOTION AFFIRMING THE LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST & DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO POST IT AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54972
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REJECT BIDS FOR CITYWIDE SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING PROJECT & AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECTLY NEGOTIATE WITH VENDOR/S (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Reject Bids Citywide Signage and Wayfinding.pdf
2. Resolution - Reject Bids Citywide Signage and Wayfinding.pdf RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS AS NONRESPONSIVE FOR THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING: MASTER PLAN – PHASE 1, & RAMSAY PARK SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING PLAN, PROJECT NO. ST-24-05014 & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECTLY NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE CONTRACT
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APPROVE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE RIDER TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Call Bids Rider Tank Rehabilitation Project.pdf
2. Resolution - Call Bids Rider Tank Rehabilitation Project .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE RIDER TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT, NO. WA-25-14826 (ESTIMATED COST OF $800,000 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
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APPROVE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DOCUSIGN, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE SOLUTION SERVICES (Recommended by City Clerk Ortiz) Attachments
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1. Report - DocuSign Contract Amedment.pdf
2. Resolution - DocuSign Seventh Amendment.pdf
3. Contract - Docusign Seventh Amendment.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DOCUSIGN, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE SOLUTION SERVICES, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,243.20
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC. FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - 2nd Amendment Griffin Structures Project Management.pdf
2. 1) Griffin Structures Fee Proposal.pdf
3. Resolution - 2nd Amendment Ramsay Park Renaissance Project.pdf
4. Contract - 2nd Amendment Griffin Structures.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION BY $142,000, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO MARCH 31, 2026, & AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH CHRISP COMPANY FOR ON-CALL STRIPING (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Chrisp Co On-Call Striping Change Order 2.pdf
2. Resolution - Chrisp Co On-Call Striping 2nd CO.pdf
3. Contract - Change Order No 2 - On Call Striping - Chrisp Co.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CHRISP COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR ON-CALL STRIPING, PROJECT NO. ST-23-01QB; INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,997 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $468,997; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FROM THE MEASURE D FUND
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASING AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS WITH CORE & MAIN, LP, (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Contract Amendment for Water Supplies, Materials .pdf
2. Resolution - First Amendment - Core Main LP.pdf
3. Contract - Core and Main 1st Amendment .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CORE & MAIN, LP, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER SUPPLIES, MATERIALS AND SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $400,000 (FROM $400,000 TO $800,000) FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $800,000 ANNUALLY & EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM JANUARY 1, 2025, TO DECEMBER 31, 2025; & AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NO-COST CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS ON VARIOUS CONTRACTS THAT REQUIRED COUNCIL APPROVAL (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - No Cost Contract Extensions .pdf
2. Resolution - Contract Extensions.pdf
3. Attachment to Resolution - List of Contracts.pdf
4. Contract - 1st Amendment - HDR Engineering.pdf
5. Contract - 3rd Amendment - Global Concepts.pdf
6. Contract - 1st Amendment - Harris and Assoc MSC Improvements.pdf
7. Contract - 3rd Amendment - Luhdorff Scalmanini Consulting Engineers.pdf
8. Contract - 1st Amendment - Harris and Associates PMP.pdf
9. Contract - 6th Amendment - Kimley Horn and Associates.pdf
10. Contract - 1st Amendment - Dudek.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING NO-COST CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS ON VARIOUS CONTRACTS
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APPROVE CONTRACT WITH INFOSEND, INC. FOR PRINTING & MAILING OF CITY UTILITY BILLS & ONLINE BILL SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract to InfoSend .pdf
2. Resolution - Award Utility Bill Print, Mail and Online Services.pdf
3. Contract - Utility Billing InfoSend.pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICES CONTRACT TO INFOSEND, INC., FOR PRINTING & MAILING OF CITY UTILITY BILLS & ONLINE BILL SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $150,000 PER YEAR FOR THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS, FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2024 TO OCTOBER 31, 2027
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AWARD $430,735 CONTRACT TO ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ FOR ADMINISTRATION & IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONAL RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract Ecology Action Resilience Grant.pdf
2. 1) Regional Resilience Grant Agreement 2024-2026.pdf
3. Resolution - Ecology Action Contract.pdf
4. Contract - Ecology Action Regional Resilience Grant.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ FOR THE REGIONAL RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE ADMINISTRATION & IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MONTEREY BAY ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION & FUNDING ROADMAP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,735, & AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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AWARD CONTRACT TO MCKIM CORPORATION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GREEN VALLEY ROAD (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Award Contract to McKim Corp .pdf
2. 1) Map - Green Valley Rd Improvement.pdf
3. Resolution - Award Contract McKim Corp.pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MCKIM CORPORATION, FOR THE GREEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CAREY AVE TO THICKET LN, NO. ST-24-14523, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,543,343.34
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APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH ALFA LAVAL, INC. FOR A MANUFACTURER REBUILD OF ONE EXISTING WWTF BELT PRESS EQUIPMENT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Purchase Order Belt Press Rebuild.pdf
2. 1) Quote Belt Press Rebuild WWTF.pdf
3. Resolution - Belt Press Rebuild Purchase Order.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH ALFA LAVAL, INC. FOR A MANUFACTURER REBUILD OF ONE EXISTING BELT PRESS EQUIPMENT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $305,256; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER; & APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND FOR THE SAME
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APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH MUNIQUIP, LLC FOR REPLACEMENT OF THREE (3) INFLUENT PUMPS FOR THE WWTF (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Muniquip Pump Purchase.pdf
2. 1) Muniquip Quote for Influent Pumps.pdf
3. Resolution - Purchase Order for Influent Pumps.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH MUNIQUIP, LLC FOR REPLACEMENT OF THREE (3) INFLUENT PUMPS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $172,675; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER
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APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 05-0424 WITH CALTRANS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Caltrans Cooperative Agrmt.pdf
2. Resolution - CalTrans Co-op Agreement 05-0425.pdf
3. Cooperative Agreement - No. 05-0425 Harkins Slough.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 05-0425 BETWEEN CALTRANS & THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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CANVASS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR ELECTION OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR DISTRICTS 1, 2, & 6 Attachments
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1. Resolution - Canvass of Election Council Districts 1 2 6.pdf
2. Statement of Vote - Watsonville Council Districts 1 2 6.pdf RESOLUTION DECLARING CANVASS OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR DISTRICTS 1, 2, & 6
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CANVASS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR MEASURE V Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - Canvass of Election Measure V .pdf
2. Statement of Vote - Watsonville Measure V.pdf
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING & APPROVING THE CANVASS OF RETURNS & RESULT OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, ON WHETHER TO AMEND THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE CHARTER TO REMOVE VOTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE ON ALL CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (MEASURE V)
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CANVASS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR MEASURE W Attachments
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1. Resolution - Canvass of Election Measure W.pdf
2. Statement of Vote - Watsonville Measure W.pdf
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING & APPROVING THE CANVASS OF RETURNS & RESULT OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS ON WHETHER 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 (MEASURE W)
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APPROVE VARIANCE TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7-6.400 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF ADA COMPLIANT TRAIL AT THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - ADA Slope Variance Ramsay Park .pdf
2. Resolution - ADA Slope Variance.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE TO SECTION 7-6.400 (DESIGN STANDARDS FOR EXCAVATIONS) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF ADA COMPLIANT TRAIL ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (Recommended by City Manager Vides) Attachments
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1. Report - Grant App to Economic Development Admin .pdf
2. Resolution - Grant Application EDA.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FUNDS & ACCEPT ANY FUNDS FROM THE U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) PUBLIC WORKS & ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (PWEAA) PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF ELITE DEVELOPMENTS, INC.
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STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN APPLICATION FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, & CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - Loan Application for Headworks and Influent Pump Station Project.pdf
2. Resolution - State Revolving Fund Application WWTF.pdf
3. Resolution - State Revolving Fund Official Intent .pdf 1) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO APPLY FOR A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR A $37,000,000 FINANCING AGREEMENT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, & CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION PROJECT, NO. WW-24-14410 2) RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFICIAL INTENT AS A MATTER OF COURSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING EXPENDITURES FOR WHICH TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ISSUED AS REQUIRED FOR THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN APPLICATION
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AUTHORIZE HONORING OF BANK SIGNATURES (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
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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, FINANCE ANALYST ILDA ESTRADA & ACCOUNTANT II JILLIAN MORALES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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10. 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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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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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.