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REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE MEETING
May 27 2025 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:02 p.m.
1. TOUR OF RAMSAY PARK
1301 MAIN STREET, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
The tour concluded at 4:55 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Civic Plaza Council Chambers – 275 Main Street, Top Floor
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, and Quiroz-Carter were present.
3. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE – (None)
4. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 5:30 p.m.
4.a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section54956.8)
Property: 100 Aviation Way (APN: 015-221-01)
Agency negotiator: Tamara Vides & Rayvon Williams (City) Negotiating Parties: Chielo Apac
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
4.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(b))
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) of Section 54956.9: [2 potential cases]
4.c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
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Agency negotiator: Nathalie Manning, Marissa Duran and Mark Wilson, Burke, Williams and Sorensen
Employee Organizations: Confidential, Executive Team, Fire Management, International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1272, Management, United Public Employees of California (LiUNA) Local 792, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3), Police Officers Association, Police Management, Public Safety Mid-Management, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 Clerical Technical City Council Resumed at 6:35 p.m.
5. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, and Quiroz-Carter were present.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Clerk Ortiz, City Attorney Zutler, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Brletic, I.T.
Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Division Fire Chief Avila, Senior Utilities Engineer Berry, Principal Management Analyst Zavala, Police Captain Fulgoni, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Landaverry.
5.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) – None
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
7.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
8. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
8.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Tony Nuñez, Community Bridges Marketing and Communications Manager, thanked the Parks & Community Services staff for supporting them in securing a dining site-agreement at the Senior Center. He spoke about the benefits of the Meals on Wheels program and the importance of local leadership in the face of uncertain funding situations at State and Federal levels.
8.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about several events she attended over the past weeks. She stated she was planning a District 2 community meeting in June. She invited everyone to attend the Wine, Beer, and Art Walk on May 31st.
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Member Parker spoke about the Pajaro River Flood Management Agency meeting she attended and gave a summary of funding appropriated for the Pajaro River Levee project as well as planned work. She spoke about the need for additional funding.
Member Montesino spoke about the tour of Ramsay Park and thanked everyone involved in the project.
Member Dutra thanked Mayor Orozco for the proclamation she gave to the Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties and spoke about their advocacy efforts.
Mayor Orozco spoke about various events she attended over the past weeks and gave details regarding the organizations that hosted the events.
8.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
8.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ADULT EDUCATION WEEK
8.e. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JOSE MARQUEZ REAL ESTATE
8.f. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING GUADALUPE PREGNANCY OUTREACH
8.g. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FRIENDS OF WATSONVILLE PARKS &
COMMUNITY SERVICES
9. CONSENT AGENDA
In answering Member Quiroz-Carter, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg spoke about the reasons for requesting time extensions on the contracts listed under Item 9.j.
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Clark, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2025
9.b. RESOLUTION NO. 127-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC., A
CORPORATION, FOR THE RECYCLED WATER FACILITY ELECTRICAL UPGRADES, PROJECT NO. RW-25-01, IN THE AMOUNT OF $584,864.00; AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 128-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 4, IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,337.59 WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK Docusign Envelope ID: EF3F0C66-350B-4A1E-8CCD-D99A01B2830E Vol 66 Min-CC052725
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RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE PARK IMPACT FEE FUND (0281) FOR THE AMOUNT OF THIS CHANGE ORDER
9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 129-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS, LLC., FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $505,000 AND EXTENDING THE TERM TO JUNE 30 2026;
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 130-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND G7EI, INC., FOR PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $374,560; EXTENDING THE TERM TO JUNE 30 2026; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 131-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO MICHAEL K.
NUNLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. (MKN), A CORPORATION, FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SEWER PUMP STATION NO. 14 IMPROVEMENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $189,270; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 132-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO MICHAEL K.
NUNLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. (MKN), A CORPORATION, FOR ENGINEERING
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM TREATMENT DESIGN PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $137,505; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 133-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY, A
CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF SENSUS FLEXNET RNI-ANALYTICS, A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $296,414, FOR FIVE YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASING AGREEMENT (ESTIMATED COST OF $296,414 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 134-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 72-25, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO Docusign Envelope ID: EF3F0C66-350B-4A1E-8CCD-D99A01B2830E Vol 66 Min-CC052725
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EXECUTE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUEL DISPENSER CONTAINMENT, PROJECT NO. AIRPORT 910-7855- 14900, AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $287,769.00 FROM ACCOUNT 910-7855-1400
9.j. RESOLUTION NO. 135-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING NO-COST CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS ON VARIOUS CONTRACTS; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.k. RESOLUTION NO. 136-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE, DATED OCTOBER 1, 2021, BETWEEN EXPOIMAGING, INC. AND CENTRAL COAST ENERGY SERVICES, INC.,
AND AUTHORIZING AN DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.l. RESOLUTION NO. 137-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FIXING DATE AND TIME AS JUNE 10 AND JUNE 24, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2027 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF
9.m. ORDINANCE NO. 1474-25 (CM)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADDING SECTION 4-5.1021 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING) TO ARTICLE 10 (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING) TO CHAPTER 5 (TRAFFIC) OF TITLE 4 (PUBLIC
SAFETY) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
9.n. ORDINANCE NO. 1475-25 (CM)
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE DESIGNATING WATSONVILLE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
11. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
11.a. 2023-2025 CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN FINAL REPORT In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides stated the new Strategic Plan would be presented to Council on June 10, 2025, and would include amounts of funding invested in infrastructure.
Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, in answering Member Parker, spoke about plans to utilize drones to address illegal firework use.
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12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
12.a. CITY OF WATSONVILLE & WATSONVILLE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY APPROVE/AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000 TO FINANCE
PORTION OF RAMSAY PARK & CITY PLAZA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Duran Urban Futures Municipal Advisor Wing-See Fox, Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel Anzel Galvan, and representatives from Underwriter Samuel A. Ramirez & Co. Inc. and U.S. Bank as Trustee were also available for questions. 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib stated the bonds were projected to provide enough funding to complete the Ramsay Park project. He provided details regarding the City Plaza improvement project, priority items, and other potential improvements dependent on available funding.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about challenges with cost control and determining total cost of the City Plaza improvement project, which Council would receive an update on. She stated the City could not bond for more than the proposed amount.
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides stated funding would not be taken from the City Plaza improvement project in the event the Ramsay Park renovation project required more funding. She stated the amount generated from the bonds was anticipated to cover the cost of Ramsay Park.
Member Parker spoke about the possibility of local agriculture corporate sponsorship for the City Plaza improvement project.
3) Public Comments – None
4) 1st MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Dutra and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed under Item 12.a.6. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
2nd MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed under Item
12.a.7. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
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6) RESOLUTION NO. 138-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE OF A GROUND LEASE, LEASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE,
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF WATSONVILLE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025, APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH
BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS
7) RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATSONVILLE PUBLIC
FINANCE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE
AUTHORITY OF A GROUND LEASE, LEASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE,
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF WATSONVILLE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH
BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS
12.b. CONFIRMATION OF DIAGRAMS, ASSESSMENTS, & LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR BAY BREEZE LLMAD, VISTA MONTANA, &
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
In answering Member Montesino, Parks Superintendent Medina stated the City staf was doing everything they could with the funding available for the LLMADs.
Parks Superintendent Medina, in answering Member Clark, spoke about various factors contributing to Bay Breeze LLMAD having a larger reserve than the other two LLMADs. He stated the Bay Breeze retention pond was on the list for maintenance and repair.
In answering Member Dutra, Parks Superintendent Medina provided an estimated cost for repair of the detention basin fencing in the Bay Breeze LLMAD and stated the project had not gone out to bid yet.
3) Public Comments
Lori Rubio, Bay Breeze LLMAD resident, spoke in support of the assessment and stated it was important to maintain a reserve fund. She spoke about maintenance and repair needs.
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4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Clark, seconded by Member Montesino and carried by the following vote to approve the resolutions listed under Items 12.b.6.,
12.b.7., and 12.b.8. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 139-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE BAY BREEZE
SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
7) RESOLUTION NO. 140-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE VISTA MONTAÑA SUBDIVISION
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 8) RESOLUTION NO. 141-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.a. FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS
Member Clark recused himself due to his status as a board member for Pajaro Valley Arts, a recommended organization for funding, and left the dais prior to consideration of the item. 1) Staff Report by Principal Management Analyst Zavala
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Principal Management Analyst Zavala stated organizations that served the Watsonville community were prioritized.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about Save our Shores’ programs at local schools.
Mayor Orozco, in response to Member Dutra’s concerns regarding recommended funding for Save our Shores, stated the Council subcommittee had focused on organizations addressing current needs.
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Member Dutra stated available funding for social and community service grants should be focused on Watsonville organizations providing programs for Watsonville and expressed concerns that more recreation and wellness programs were not recommended for funding.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides spoke about the criteria used for selecting organizations to recommend for funding.
Mayor Orozco, in response to Member Dutra’s concerns, spoke about programs provided by Activities4All and Gardenia Amor y Bienestar.
Member Quiroz-Carter stated that several art programs recommended for funding included movement components, such as yoga and gymnastics.
Member Parker spoke about the amounts requested by organizations that applied for funding and highlighted that recreation and wellness programs received the lowest percentage compared to what was requested.
Principal Management Analyst Zavala, in response to Member Parker, stated that many organizations categorized as community engagement included a wellness aspect.
Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about the process followed by the Council subcommittee to make funding recommendations and stated Council could make changes to the process if desired. She stated the subcommittee tried to fund organizations providing services not made available by the City.
In response to Member Parker, City Manager Vides stated that the size of applicant organizations was not part of the criteria considered to award funding. She stated accepting the funding recommendations was a Council decision.
Mayor Orozco stated the total amount of available grant funds was decreased by 1% to align with the request made to each department to decrease their budgets. She spoke about large organizations receiving funding in prior years and spoke about considering organizations that had not been awarded funding previously.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido thanked the Council subcommittee for their work. She spoke about the role of athletics during her time in school and about the possibility of exploring changes to the criteria for awarding funding.
Member Dutra asked the Council subcommittee that reviewed applications why they did not award funding to the Watsonville Junior Wildcatz and the Watsonville Boxing Academy.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides explained the process the subcommittee used to rate grant applicants. She stated Council could make changes to the distribution of funds.
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spoke about their focus areas and their impact.
3) Public Input
Dana Wagner, Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County Director, thanked Council for considering awarding funding to the program. She spoke about the impact of their services and about challenges due to reduced funding and inflation.
Tony Nuñez, District 6 resident and Community Bridges Marketing and Communications Manager, expressed concern with the reduced funding for social and community service grants and its allocation. He spoke about the potential impact of not prioritizing food insecurity.
Ryan Murphy spoke about his volunteer work with the Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center. He spoke about its positive impact on youth and stated all volunteers were screened through a background check. ? male, Watsonville Boxing Academy, spoke about challenges faced by migrant parents to provide opportunities for extracurricular activities to their children. He stated they collaborated with various organizations and spoke about their work with youth.
Edward, Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center volunteer coach, requested Council allocate funding for their program and spoke about its positive impact on kids.
David Retana, Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center, thanked Council for their past support and spoke about the various programs offered.
He stated they were recognized as Watsonville Youth Training Center and did not only focus on boxing.
Gerardo Saldaña spoke about his positive experience at Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center.
Brooke Rios spoke about her daughters’ participation at Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center and the positive impact it had on them.
Claudette Cordova, Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center owner and coach, spoke about the unity of all who attended the center. She spoke about her and her husband’s efforts to open the non-profit organization and work with youth.
Irvin, Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center participant, finished reading a statement from the previous speaker thanking the Council for their support. He spoke about his positive experience at the academy.
Council resumed their questions following the Public Input period.
At Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido’s request, a Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center representative answered a question regarding how donations could be made to the organization.
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Member Parker spoke about the possibility of reallocating part of the funding from Community Action Board Santa Cruz County (CAB) and Jacob’s Heart to Meals on Wheels and Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center.
In answering Member Parker, Principal Management Analyst Zavala stated the amount of funding Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center had requested.
Mayor Orozco spoke about the importance of the Meals on Wheels program and Senior Network Services for local seniors.
Member Dutra suggested reallocating part of the funding from Arte del Corazón, CAB, and Jacob’s Heart.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides stated the City had supported Jacob’s Hearts fundraising efforts through special events in the past. 4) 1st MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Orozco, seconded by Member Montesino to accept staff recommendation, but provide $6,000 in funding to the Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center by reducing $2,000 each from Activities4All, Arte del Corazón, and Jacob’s Heart. Additionally, reduce the Watsonville Film Festival’s allocation to $6,000 and reallocate the remaining $4,000 to Community Bridges for its Meals on Wheels program.
City Manager Vides listed the new funding allocation recommendations based on Council’s motion for the organizations named below, with all other recommendations remaining as originally listed.
Arte del Corazón - $16,000
Community Bridges - $14,000
Jacob’s Heart - $16,000
Watsonville Youth Training Academy - $6,000
Watsonville Film Festival - $6,000
2nd MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Dutra, to reduce CAB’s allocation from $24,000 to $20,000 and reallocate the $4,000 to Community Bridges for their Meals on Wheels program, for a total funding amount of $18,000. 5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, City Manager Vides spoke about funding awarded to Watsonville Boxing Academy/Watsonville Youth Training Center through past social and community service grants.
Member Parker expressed concerns with CAB being awarded $24,000 in grant funding and suggested redistributing some of those funds to other organizations.
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spoke about the information and criteria considered by the subcommittee and stated she would agree with Meals on Wheels receiving additional funding.
Member Dutra expressed support for allocating additional funding to Meals on Wheels.
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides spoke about CAB’s rental assistance program for Watsonville residents.
2nd MOTION: The second motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: Montesino
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: Clark
1st MOTION: The first motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: Clark
6) RESOLUTION NO. 142-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THE AWARD OF SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,000 TO DESIGNATED COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAYMENT OF SAME FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/2026 AND 2026/2027
13.b. APPROVE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT, RENEWAL OF ORDINANCE 4- 13 & WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 1) Staff Report by Police Captain Fulgoni
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
Police Captain Fulgoni, in response to Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, agreed that much of the equipment he spoke about allowed officers to use a lower level of force as opposed to potentially using lethal force.
In answering Member Quiroz-Carter, Police Captain Fulgoni stated the community meeting for input on Police’s military equipment use was advertised through social media and on the City’s website.
Member Quiroz-Carter requested future reports include information regarding Police’s drone use.
Police Captain Fulgoni, in answering Member Quiroz-Carter, spoke about Police’s use of drones and provided specific examples of scenarios in which drones were deployed.
In answering Member Montesino, Police Captain Fulgoni spoke about use of equipment for training and about maintaining an inventory of equipment.
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Police Captain Fulgoni, in answering Member Parker, spoke about expiration of equipment and the need to replace it.
Mayor Orozco suggested using the email list compiled from a recent survey to inform residents of meetings and public hearings.
In answering Mayor Orozco’s question regarding Police’s inventory of rifles, Police Captain Fulgoni stated the same number of officers would be carrying the same number of rifles.
3) Public Input
? female, stated she was unaware of the community meeting regarding Police’s use of military equipment. She spoke about requirements listed in AB 481 regarding the community meeting and use policies, and about flash bang equipment. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, seconded by Member Clark to approve the resolution listed under Item 13.b.6. below. 5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Dutra spoke about challenges with advertising meetings to residents and the increased use of social media to receive information.
Member Parker suggested using the email list referenced by Mayor Orozco earlier to address notification issues.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 143-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RENEWAL OF THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY AND CITY ORDINANCE
AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
14. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
15. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Quiroz-Carter requested an update on the Pavement Management Plan.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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Maria Orozco, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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