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MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
June 24, 2025 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Dutra, Montesino (arrived at 4:38 p.m.), Parker, and Quiroz-Carter (arrived at 4:46 p.m.) were present.
Member Clark was absent.
2. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE – (None)
3. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:31 p.m.
3.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: [1 potential case]
3.b. PERSONNEL MATTERS
(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: [City Manager]
City Council Resumed at 5:35 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido (left at 7:15 p.m.), and Council Members Clark (arrived at 8:17 p.m.), Dutra, Montesino, Parker, and Quiroz-Carter were present.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, Fire Chief Lopez, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Brletic, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Environmental Project Manager VuDuc, Recreation Supervisor Bebee, Parks Superintendent Medina, Police Captain Radich, Police Captain McKinley, Police Officer Hernandez, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Landaverry.
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4.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Clark’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
7. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
7.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Steve Trujillo, District 7 and Cabrillo College Governing Board Area VII Trustee, thanked Assistant Community Development Director Meek for a presentation regarding the rail and trail given at an event the previous day. He spoke about the need for a passenger rail trail and its potential benefits. He stated the reasons he would not attend the Fourth of July parade.
Peter Quill and Gamora invited Council and the public to attend Nerdville on June 29, 2025. They also invited everyone to a screening of a movie that would take place on Saturday.
Antonio Rivas, California Senior Legislature Member, thanked Members Dutra and Parker for their advocacy for Meals on Wheels during the Social and Community Service Grants awarding process. He spoke in support of the youth boxing program that received funding as well. He asked Council to continue being conscious of the needs of seniors, especially of the immigrant community.
7.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Montesino spoke about Santa Cruz County Administrative Officer (CAO) Palacios’ upcoming retirement and spoke about his work during his time as Watsonville City Manager and as CAO. He thanked him for his service.
Member Parker invited everyone to visit the East Lake Village shopping center’s various businesses and spoke about the inauguration of the pickleball courts at Callaghan Park.
Member Dutra spoke about challenges faced by Meals on Wheels and grant funding awarded to them as well as to a youth boxing program. He spoke about Council’s collaborative decision-making process. He stated he would attend the Fourth of July parade.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido spoke about Callaghan Park’s pickleball court inauguration.
Mayor Orozco spoke about events she participated in during the past weeks as well as the organizations that hosted them.
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7.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler provided the following Closed Session report.
Regarding Item 3.a., The Council directed City Attorney Zutler to join, on the City’s behalf, a lawsuit in the United States District Court, in the Western District of Washington at Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. County, et al. v Scott Turner in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Case No. 2:25-CV-814.
7.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EL FRIJOLITO RESTAURANT
7.e. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE FARMHOUSE RESTAURANT
7.f. REVENUE MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SALES TAX REPORT BY REVENUE
MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CHAIR ERIC STURM
Member Dutra thanked Chair Sturm for his report and his efforts on the Committee. He thanked the community for passing Measure Y and spoke about the services and programs funded through the tax measure.
7.g. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SALES TAX
REPORT BY FORMER CHAIR VAZQUEZ FLORES
Member Dutra thanked Former Chair Vazquez Flores for her involvement with the Committee. He spoke in support of providing funding for a citywide lighting replacement project.
Member Montesino thanked Former Chair Vazquez Flores for her service and commended the committee for their efforts.
Member Parker thanked Former Chair Vazquez Flores and Chair Sturm for their leadership.
Mayor Orozco thanked the Oversight Committee and Former Chair Vazquez Flores for their work. She thanked the community for approving the measure and spoke about its positive impact.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido requested Item 8.c. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
She stated she was an employee of the County District Attorney’s Oficeand would recuse herself from voting on the item.
PUBLIC INPUT
Antonio Rivas expressed support for Item 8.h. and spoke about the importance of providing services to seniors.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, seconded by Member Montesino to approve the Consent Agenda.
Member Montesino highlighted two of the streets that were included as part of the project under Item 8.b. and thanked staff for their work.
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Mayor Orozco stated she hoped the City would receive responsive bids for Item 8.b. expressed support for Item 8.h.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
8.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2025 REGULAR & SPECIAL
MEETINGS
8.b. RESOLUTION NO. 155-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE 2025 PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT, NO. ST-25-15187 (ESTIMATED COST OF $2,358,000 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE SB1 TRANSPORTATION FUND)
8.c. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ (DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE) FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT 275 MAIN STREET, SUITES 202 AND 203, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, TO EXTEND THE LEASE TERM BY FIVE YEARS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NONSUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL – Removed per Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido’s request.
8.d. RESOLUTION NO. 156-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ONCALL ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $150,000 FOR A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $350,000, AND EXTEND CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO EXECUTE THE SAME
8.e. RESOLUTION NO. 157-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING FEDERAL GRANT SUBAWARD NO. CR106 FOR REGIONAL
ADAPTATION FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF MONTEREY BAY COASTAL
COMMUNITIES FROM THE NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC
ADMINISTRATION VIA THE CALIFORNIA MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION TO
UPDATE FEDERAL AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND CODE OF FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
8.f. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., & 4LEAF, INC.
FOR PERMITTING SERVICES
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1) RESOLUTION NO. 158-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., A
CORPORATION, FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, FIRE PLAN REVIEW, FIELD
BUILDING INSPECTION, AND SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 PER FISCAL YEARS 2025/2026 AND 2026/2027; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
2) RESOLUTION NO. 159-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND 4LEAF, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR PLAN
REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS SERVICES, INCREASING THE CONTRACT TOTAL BY $40,000 FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $160,000 FOR FY 2024-2025; INCREASING CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR FY 2025-2026 AND $150,000 FOR FY 2026-2027; EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH FY 2026-2027; FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $460,000 AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.g. RESOLUTION NO. 160-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING FIRST CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH RAIMI & ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM JUNE 30, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.h. APPROVE FACILITY USE CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS
AT THE WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER
1) RESOLUTION NO. 161-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A TWO-YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE AND FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
2) RESOLUTION NO. 162-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A TWO-YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND SENIOR CITIZENS’ LEGAL SERVICES, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND
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3) RESOLUTION NO. 163-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND SENIOR NETWORK SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME 4) RESOLUTION NO. 164-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A TWO YEAR FACILITY USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE AND SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES, A CORPORATION, FOR CITY PROPERTY AT 114 EAST FIFTH
STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 AND OLDER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
8.i. RESOLUTION NO. 165-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COMMUNITY SHARED MOBILITY, INC. DBA “MIOCAR”, FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAR SHARING SERVICE; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT
8.j. RESOLUTION NO. 166-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF POLYMER
CHEMICALS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLED WATER PRODUCTION, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $100,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $672,000 FOR FY 2024-2025; AUTHORIZING BUDGET
TRANSFER FROM THE LEVY EMBANKMENT STABILIZATION FUND TO RECYCLE WATER ACCOUNT #710-532-7551; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
8.k. RESOLUTION NO. 167-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING CONTRACT TO CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC, A LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF ALUMINUM SULFATE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN AN AMOUNT $410,000 FOR FY 2025-2026; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
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8.l. RESOLUTION NO. 168-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT WITH PENCCO, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000 FOR FY 2025-2026; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED
FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
8.m. RESOLUTION NO. 169-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING CONTRACT WITH UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC, A LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000 FOR FY 2025-2026; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND
8.n. RESOLUTION NO. 170-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A THREE-YEAR GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND NATE’S TREE SERVICE, INC., FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 27 AND
AUTHORIZING AN DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
8.o. RESOLUTION NO. 171-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE WITH ONE (1) FIVE (5) YEAR OPTION TO
EXTEND, BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND IN SOOK YUM, DBA TOP USA CO. FOR 21, 27 AND 31 WEST BEACH STREET, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA,
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME,
AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NON-SUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT
TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
8.p. RESOLUTION NO. 172-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ACCEPTING FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SAFE ROUTES FOR ALL GRANT FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $320,000 FOR PREPARATION OF
TRANSPORTATION PLANS AND STUDIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND ALL NECESSARY AMENDMENTS IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [260]
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9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Dutra and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed under Item 8.c. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: Salcido
8.c. RESOLUTION NO. 173-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ (DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE) FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT 275 MAIN STREET, SUITES 202 AND 203, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, TO EXTEND THE LEASE TERM BY FIVE YEARS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NONSUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL
10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
10.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides provided an estimated timeline for completion of the ongoing Green Valley Road improvement project.
Member Dutra spoke about the recent mountain lion sightings and advised everyone to be careful.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides stated that there were ten neighborhoods signed up to participate in National Night Out and encouraged others to participate.
Member Dutra spoke about Police efforts to address illegal fireworks and stated it was a concern for many residents.
Member Parker expressed appreciation for Police’s proactive approach to address illegal fireworks use.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
11.a. AMEND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12 & TITLE 10 OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib
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2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Parker, Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about how staff had determined the size of events that would require permits.
Police Captain Radich, in answering Member Parker, spoke about established fines for infractions of the ordinance. He provided details regarding how size of events requiring permits was determined.
In answering Member Quiroz-Carter, Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about protocols in the event of multiple events taking place simultaneously. He spoke about alternatives to paying monetary fines for infractions.
Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Parker, spoke about a past City program that allowed camping in public parks. He stated there were requirements to hold such events.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib clarified the camping provision in the ordinance.
Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Montesino, stated the ordinance would provide Police a mechanism to address safety issues in City parking garages.
In answering Member Dutra’s concerns regarding enforcement of ordinances, City Manager Vides stated the ordinance would help Police in their efforts.
Police Captain Radich added that Police had been patrolling both parking garages to address people loitering. He stated that updated signage for the parking garages would be put in place, should the ordinances be approved. 3) Public Comments – None
4) 1st MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Parker and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinance listed under Item 11.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 Dutra, seconded by Member Parker and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinance listed under Item 11.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) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending Title 5, Chapter 12 of the Watsonville Municipal Code Relating to Parades
7) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending Title 10 Relating to Public Parks, Public Facilities, & Parking Facilities, of the Watsonville Municipal Code
11.b. RECOMMENDED BUDGET PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2027 & RELATED
ACTIONS
1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Duran 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Montesino, Airport Director Williams spoke about the City’s hangar fees compared to other airports in the area. He provided an explanation regarding the $0.01 commercial mogas fuel flow rate and spoke about fuel sales.
Administrative Services Director Duran, in answering Member Parker, stated the City had strong fiscal policies in place and adequate reserves. 3) Public Comments – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Parker to approve the resolutions and pass the uncodified ordinances listed under Items 11.b.6 through 11.b.13. below.
Member Montesino spoke positively about the investment in infrastructure and various ongoing and future projects.
Mayor Orozco agreed with Member Montesino’s statements.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Clark, Salcido
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 174-25 (CM)
RESOLUTION NO. 1-25 (SHA)
RESOLUTION NO. 2-25 (SA)
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF FUNDS, Docusign Envelope ID: 04CD2EF0-CBF7-4203-B069-7C77536AB120 Vol 66 Min-CC062425
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APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 to 2029-30, AND POSITION CHANGES
7) RESOLUTION NO. 175-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ESTABLISHING TOTAL ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA STATE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XIII-B FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026
8) ORDINANCE NO. 1476-25 (CM)
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE INSTRUCTING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ TO LEVY AND
COLLECT A PROPERTY TAX ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, FIXING THE RATE OF 0.077% THEREOF AND ALLOCATING IT TO THE RETIREMENT FUND 9) RESOLUTION NO. 176-25 (CM)
RESOLUTION NO. 2-25 (SHA)
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COUNCIL IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FINDING THAT THE USE OF THE FORMER AGENCY’S FUNDS AND OTHER ASSETS GENERATED FROM THE WATSONVILLE 2000 REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, INCREASING, AND PRESERVING THE COMMUNITY’S SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSING OUTSIDE THE PROJECT AREA WILL BENEFIT THE PROJECT AREA 10) RESOLUTION NO. 3-25 (SHA)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
FINDING THAT THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSING ASSET FUND FOR PLANNING AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS IS NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRODUCING, IMPROVING, AND PRESERVING THE COMMUNITY’S SUPPLY OF LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME
HOUSING
11) RESOLUTION NO. 177-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADOPTING THE “CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IMPACT FEES” WITHIN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
12) RESOLUTION NO. 178-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADOPTING THE “CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FACILITY USE PRIORITY CLASSIFICATIONS” AND ADOPTING
THE FACILITY RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE USE OF PARK AND
RECREATION FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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13) RESOLUTION NO. 179-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AMENDING RENT CHARGES FOR HANGARS AND FEES AT THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FY2025-2026 AND FY2027-2028
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a. WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT STUDY BY MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP 1) Staff Report by Police Captain McKinley. Matrix Consulting Group President Richard Brady and Senior Consultant Tim Donohoe were also available for questions.
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides spoke about potential for redirecting funding allocated to Police positions if they remain vacant.
Matrix Consulting Group President Brady, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about recommendations made to address community requests for increased traffic enforcement and spoke about challenges to do so. He further spoke about traffic enforcement strategies for Police.
Matrix Consulting Group Senior Consultant Donohoe added details regarding Police’s efforts to address traffic enforcement concerns.
In answering Member Dutra, Matrix Consulting Group President Brady spoke about parking enforcement recommendations.
City Manager Vides spoke about Police’s proactivity to fill positions in the traffic unit and spoke about ongoing efforts to implement recommendations.
In answering Mayor Orozco, Police Captain McKinley stated they were not requesting additional funds at the moment and spoke about ongoing hiring for various positions.
City Manager Vides stated the study was complying with a provision of Measure Y requiring assessments of both Fire and Police.
In answering Member Parker, Police Captain McKinley spoke about plans to increase traffic enforcement with ongoing hiring of officers.
Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez spoke about Police officers possibly not addressing traffic enforcement concerns due to being dispatched to high priority calls. He invited the public to call Police if they encountered such situations and request follow-up.
In answering Member Parker, Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez stated officers were evaluated on their proactive approach to traffic-related issues. He spoke about efforts to continue pursuing grant funding to address traffic issues.
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Matrix Consulting Group Senior Consultant Donohoe and President Brady, in answering Member Parker, spoke about opportunities for officers to conduct education with the public regarding traffic safety.
Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez spoke about education efforts with youth regarding bicycle safety. He stated part of the department’s overtime costs included scheduling officers to attend community engagement events.
In answering Member Parker, Police Captain McKinley stated the department was not currently exploring implementation of a suggestion regarding reduction of captain positions and addition of lieutenants.
3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Parker and carried by the following vote to accept the Watsonville Police Department Study Report prepared by Matrix Consulting Group.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Salcido
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
13. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
14. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Parker requested a report on Police’s use of drones.
Mayor Orozco recessed the meeting to return to Closed Session at 8:19 p.m.
Council returned from Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. and Mayor Orozco announced no reportable action had been taken.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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Maria Orozco, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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