City Council Meeting - February 11, 2025
NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido will be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 65 Peppertree Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076
1. ROLL CALL
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1.a
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE (IF ANY)
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Public Comments
1. Closed Session Public Comment_Bulaich 021125.pdf
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:
3.a
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
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3.b
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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1. Report of Disbursements 020425.pdf
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:30 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
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6.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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Public Comments
1. Report of Disbursements 020425.pdf
6.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 021125.pdf
7. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
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.
7.a
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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7.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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7.c
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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7.d
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ROTARY CLUB OF FREEDOM Public Comments:
7.e
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPANDED LEARNING DEPARTMENT Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SCOUTING AMERICA 505 FAMILY Public Comments:
8. 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)
8.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JANUARY 14 & 23, 2025
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Public Comments
1. CC011425.pdf
2. CC012325 SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION.pdf
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APPROVE PLANS & SPECS & CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE RESTROOM RENOVATION AT FIRE STATION 1 PROJECT, NO. ST 24-15065 (Recommended by Fire Chief Lopez) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Call Bids Fire Station 1 Restrooms Project .pdf
2. Resolution - Call Bids Fire Station 1 Restrooms Project.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE FIRE STATION 1 RESTROOMS/SHOWERS RENOVATIONS PROJECT, NO. ST 24-15065
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APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 4th Amendment CSG Consultants Development Review .pdf
2. Resolution - 4th Amendment Development Review.pdf
3. Contract - 4th Amendment CSG Consultants.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $150,000 FOR A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $325,000, UPDATING THE ENGINEERING HOURLY RATES FOR FY 2025-2026, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026
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APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ES ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC. FOR LANDFILL REGULATORY CONSULTING SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - ES Engineering Services 3rd Amendment .pdf
2. Resolution - Landfill Regulatory Services.pdf
3. Contract - 3rd Amendment ES Engineering Services.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ES ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC., FOR THE LANDFILL REGULATORY CONSULTING SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $177,280 FOR A CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT OF $677,280; EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & APPROVING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND [0740] FOR SAME
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APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 3rd Amendment Traffic Lights Maintenance Bear Electrical Solutions .pdf
2. Resolution - 3rd Amendment Traffic Signal Maintenance .pdf
3. Contract - 3rd Amendment Bear Electrical Solutions.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR, PROJECT NO. TR-23-14018; INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $300,000
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APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH TRAFFIC PATTERNS, LLC., FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 3rd Amendment Traffic Patterns.pdf
2. Resolution - 3rd Amendment On-Call Traffic Services .pdf
3. Contract - 3rd Amendment Traffic Patterns.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH TRAFFIC PATTERNS, LLC., FOR THE ON CALL TRAFFIC SERVICES FOR DESIGN REVIEW, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STUDIES, TRAFFIC ANALYSIS REVIEW, PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN REVIEW & OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENT CONCEPT PLANS, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $380,000; & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME, & AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFER OF $95,000
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APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT WITH A & G CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CITY HALL & WATER RESOURCE CENTER (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 3rd Amendment A and G Cleaning Services.pdf
2. Resolution - 3rd Amendment Janitorial Services.pdf
3. Contract - 3rd Amendment A and G Cleaning Services.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ANGEL O. MAGAÑA, AN INDIVIDUAL, DBA A & G CLEANING SERVICES, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CITY HALL & WATER RESOURCE CENTER (WRC) FACILITIES; ADDING $118,000 IN COMPENSATION FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $171,600; EXTENDING CONTRACT TERM TO NOVEMBER 30, 2026
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH G7EI, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 2nd Amendment G7ei .pdf
2. Resolution - 2nd Amendment Project Management Services.pdf
3. Contract - 2nd Amendment G7ei .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH G7EI, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,520, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $274,560
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH ETIC, INC. FOR ADDED EMERGENCY STORM REPAIR COSTS TO THE CORRALITOS CREEK WATER INTAKE & FISH LADDER EMERGENCY REPAIRS PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Corralitos Creek Repair Change Order 2.pdf
2. Resolution - Corralitos Creek Repair Change Order No. 2 .pdf
3. Change Order 2 - Corralitos Creek ETIC Inc.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 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 $62,401.70
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH UPSTREAM H2O, LLC, FOR VMMS (VISUAL MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 1st Amendment Upstream H2O .pdf
2. Resolution - 1st Amendment VMMS Asset Management Software.pdf
3. Contract - Upstream H20 .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH UPSTREAM H2O, LLC, FOR VMMS (VISUAL MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES; AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING TO THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $150,000 & EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER 31, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2026; DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH WATSONVILLE WETLANDS WATCH FOR THE OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL MIDDLE STRUVE SLOUGH WATER QUALITY & HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Amendment to Contract with Watsonville Wetlands Watch for Ocean Protection Council Grant Implementation.pdf
2. 1) Grant Agreement 0540-P01-4-04-A1.pdf
3. Resolution - 1st Amendment Ocean Protection Council Grant WWW.pdf
4. Contract - 1st Amendment Watsonville Wetlands Watch.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH WATSONVILLE WETLANDS WATCH FOR THE OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL MIDDLE STRUVE SLOUGH WATER QUALITY & HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, REVISING THE SCOPE OF WORK, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO MARCH 31, 2025
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AWARD CONTRACT TO J. JOHNSON & COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 2024-2025 CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 2024-2025 City Wide Sidewalk Repair Project.pdf
2. 1) Map - Work Locations.pdf
3. Resolution - Award Contract J Johnson and Company .pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO J. JOHNSON & COMPANY, INC., FOR THE 2024-2025 CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $229,550; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $232,632
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APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SAN BENITO SUPPLY FOR MATERIAL SUPPLIES FOR WATER SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract San Benito Supply .pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract San Benito Supply.pdf
3. Contract - San Benito Supply Material Supply for Water Services .pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO SAN BENITO SUPPLY, FOR MATERIAL SUPPLY FOR WATER SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
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APPROVE FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR MAINTENANCE OF HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD OVERCROSSING AT HIGHWAY 1 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Freeway Maintenance Agreement w Caltrans .pdf
2. Resolution - Freeway Maintenance Agreement w Caltrans.pdf
3. Agreement - SCR 1.2.25 Harkins Slough Road OC 05-1G490 .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (SCR-1-2.25 HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD OC) WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD CROSSING OF STATE ROUTE 1
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APPROVE AFFORDABLE RENTAL/FOR SALE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR THE KAMILAH DEYN TOWNHOMES DEVELOPMENT AT 221 AIRPORT BOULEVARD (Recommended by Interim Community Development Director Meek) Attachments
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1. Report - Rental for Sale Housing Agrmt 221 Airport Blvd .pdf
2. Resolution - Affordable Housing Agrmt 221 Airport Blvd.pdf
3. Agreement - Rental-For Sale Agrmt 221 Airport Blvd .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL/FOR SALE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH KAMILAH DEYN DEVELOPMENT, LLC, TO REGULATE THE DEVELOPMENT, RENTAL &/OR SALE OF AFFORDABLE UNITS IN THE KAMILAH DEYN TOWNHOMES DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 221 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
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APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DAIKIN APPLIED FOR TWO (2) DAIKIN TRAILBLAZER AIR-COOLED SCROLL CHILLERS (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Purchase of Civic Plaza Chill Towers.pdf
2. 1) Quote-Q-55690-OMNIA 333350.pdf
3. Resolution - Purchase of Chill Towers Civic Plaza.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO (2) DAIKIN TRAILBLAZER AIR-COOLED SCROLL CHILLERS FROM DAIKIN APPLIED THROUGH THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF OMNIA PARTNERS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $330,500
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APPOINT DANIEL DODGE TO PLANNING COMMISSION
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1. Resolution - Appt to Planning Commission District 1.pdf
2. Application - PC Dodge District 1.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DANIEL DODGE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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APPOINT BRANDO SENCION TO PLANNING COMMISSION
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1. Resolution - Appt to Planning Commission District 2.pdf
2. Application - PC Sencion District 2.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRANDO SENCION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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APPOINT ALICIA DANNA TO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
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1. Resolution - Appt to Personnel Commission District 6.pdf
2. Application - Personnel Commission Danna Distict 6.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALICIA DANNA TO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
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APPOINT AURELIO GONZALEZ TO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
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1. Resolution - Appt to Personnel Commission District 3 .pdf
2. Application - Personnel Commission Gonzalez.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING AURELIO GONZALEZ TO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, ZONE 7, BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT Attachments
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1. Resolution - Appt to Zone 7 Board Non-Voting Member .pdf RESOLUTION APPOINTING KIRBY HARRIS AS A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, ZONE 7, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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10.a
COASTAL RAIL TRAIL SEGMENT 18 PROJECT UPDATE BY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER GRACE BLAKESLEE (10 Minutes) Attachments
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1. Presentation - Coastal Rail Trail Seg. 18 Project Update.pdf
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CITYWIDE ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM PRESENTATION BY CLIMATEC Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Energy and Infrastructure Modernization Program Presentation.pdf
10.c
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
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Public Comments
1. Report - Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan Update.pdf
2. 1) Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan - English.pdf
3. 2) Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan - Spanish.pdf
4. Traffic Management Plan Presentation Slides.pdf
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CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
11. NEW BUSINESS
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RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) MITIGATION PROGRAM, PROVIDE INPUT, ACCEPT REPORT & DIRECT STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPING IMPLEMENTATION OF A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL REGIONAL VMT MITIGATION PROGRAM Attachments
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Public Comments
1. County VMT Mitigation Program.pdf
2. 1) SCC VMT Mitigation Preliminary Final Report.pdf
3. Resolution - County VMT Mitigation Program.pdf
4. Presentation - SCC VMT Mitigation.pdf
1) Staff Report by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Interim Community Development Director Meek, & Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Accepting the Santa Cruz County Regional VMT Mitigation Program Preliminary Final Report & Directing Staff to Participate in Developing Implementation of a Multijurisdictional Regional Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program
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RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN & ACCEPT THE PLAN Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Pavement Management Plan .pdf
2. Resolution - Pavement Management Plan .pdf
3. Report - Watsonville 2024 Pavement Management Plan.pdf
4. Presentation - Pavement Management Plan.pdf
1) Staff Report by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Accepting the City of Watsonville 2024 Pavement Management Program Update Report Prepared by City Staff with Assistance by Harris & Associates, Inc.
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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14. 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.
Public comments received three (3) hours or more before the meeting will be included in the online agenda packet before the meeting starts. All comments received less than three (3) hours, during the meeting, or after the conclusion of the meeting will be uploaded to the agenda packet as soon as possible, depending on staff availability.