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Where unusually close ties exist, the department may determine other relationships to be included in the definition on a case-by-case basis.
4.3.4 Employees shall cease accruing sick leave after eighty (80) consecutive hours on paid sick leave.
4.3.5 Employees may use up to twenty-four (24) hours per calendar year of their accrued sick leave for the purposes of personal business which shall be subject to the same rules as vacation.
4.4 Family Care And Medical Leave Act
4.4.1 In accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the City of Watsonville (City) will provide unpaid family and medical care leave for eligible employees for up to 12 weeks per 12-month period for the following reasons only:
(a) The birth of a child or to care for a newborn of an employee; (b) In connection with the adoption or foster care of a child; (c) Leave to care for a child, parent or spouse who has a serious health condition; or
(d) Leave because of a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of his/her position.
(e) A qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that an employee’s spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is on active military duty or have been notified of an impending order to active duty.
An eligible employee is entitled to up to twenty-six (26) workweeks of military caregiver leave during a single twelve (12) month period. The twelve (12) month period begins on the first day the employee takes leave and ends twelve (12) months after that date. Unlike other types of family medical leave, military caregiver leave is a one-time entitlement only; it does not renew annually. This leave entitlement does not increase the amount of leave an employee may take for other FMLA/CFRA qualifying reasons during the single 12-month period. For example, an employee may combine military caregiver leave with other types of family medical leave during a single 12-month period. However, the employee is limited to taking a maximum of twenty-six (26) weeks of leave in such circumstances.
Military caregiver leave if to care for a military service member who is undergoing treatment for a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of active duty, or a veteran who is being treated for a serious injury or illness that occurred in the line of active duty during the five years preceding the date of treatment, if the employee is the spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or next of kin of the service member (“Military Caregiver Leave”).
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When applicable, an eligible family member make take the qualifying exigency leave up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days to match a military member's Rest and Recuperation leave orders.
4.4.2 An employee is eligible for leave if the employee:
(a) Has been employed for at least 12 months; and,
(b) Has been employed for at least 1,250 hours (1,040 hours for permanent part-time employees working between 20 and 30 hours per week) during the 12-month period immediately preceding the commencement of the leave.
4.4.3 If an employee requests leave for any reason permitted under this policy, he/she must exhaust all accrued leaves (except sick leave) in connection with the leave.
The exhaustion of accrued leave will run concurrently with the leave under this policy.
If an employee requests leave for his/her own serious health condition, in addition to exhausting accrued leave, the employee must also exhaust accrued sick leave.
Workers compensation disability leave will run concurrently with family leave.
4.4.4 This section provides a benefit summary only. For further information, refer to the City’s Administrative Rule on this subject.
4.5 Bereavement Leave
All Employees are permitted 5 days of Unpaid Bereavement Leave upon the death of any family member listed in Section 12945.2 of the Government Code. In case of death in the immediate family an employee shall be granted three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per occurrence within California. In cases involving out-of-state funerals or distances of more than 200 miles, an additional two (2) days of paid bereavement leave shall be granted. The Paid Bereavement leave runs concurrent with the 5 Day Bereavement Leave.
However, the leave days need not be consecutive. For Bereavement Leave in excess of 3 days, or the additional two for out-of-state, all employees may use vacation, personal leave, accrued and available sick leave, or compensatory time off that is otherwise available to the employee. Proof of death (death certificate, obituary, funeral program, etc.) or proof of miscarriage/stillbirth (a note from a healthcare provider) must be submitted within 30 calendar days of when the employee returns to work. Additional time off for this purpose must be vacation, C.T.O., or unpaid leave. Bereavement leave must be approved by the Department Head.”
5.0 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
5.1 All City rights, under state law and charter, and all City rights which existed prior to the recognition of the Mid-Management Unit shall remain vested with the City, unless expressly abridged by this M.O.U. These rights include but are not limited to:
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the exclusive right to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions, boards;
set standards and levels of service;
determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotions;
direct its employees;
establish and enforce dress and grooming standards;
determine the methods and means to relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or other lawful reasons; maintain the efficiency of governmental operations;
determine the methods, means and numbers and kinds of
personnel by which government operations are to be
conducted;
determine the content and intent of job classifications; determine methods of financing;
determine style and/or types of City-issued wearing apparel, equipment or technology to be used;
determine and/or change the facilities, methods, technology, means, organizational structure and size and composition of the work force and allocate and assign work by which the City operations are to be conducted;
determine and change the number of locations, relocations and types of operations, processes and materials to be used in carrying out all City functions including, but not limited to, the right to contract for or subcontract any work or operations of the City;
to assign work to and schedule employees in accordance with requirements as determined by the City and to establish and change work schedules and assignments upon reasonable
notice;
establish and modify productivity and performance programs and standards;
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discharge, suspend, demote, reprimand, withhold salary
increases and benefits, or otherwise discipline employees in accordance with applicable law;
establish employee performance standards including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards, and to require compliance therewith;
take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in
emergencies; and
exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.
The exercise by the City through its Council and management representatives of its rights hereunder shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, be subject to the recognized grievance procedure.
While Management may not be required to bargain on these matters, it is required to bargain on the effects of these actions if they have an impact on wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment.
In the exercise of the rights set forth in this Section the City has the right to make reasonable rules and regulations.
5.2 Labor Management Committee
The City and the Union will establish a joint committee for the purpose of discussing common problems including safety problems, contract interpretation and administration, application and administration any Grievance. The Labor-Management Committee shall meet at regular intervals when either side has an agenda to present. Generally, these meetings will be held on a quarterly basis at a mutually satisfactory time for a duration of approximately two hours. Each side will appoint three (3) attending members. Additional members may attend based on the issue being discussed and with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Meetings will be held during normal business hours.
6.0 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE & LAYOFF PROCEDURES
6.1 NO STRIKE
During the life of this Agreement, Unit employees shall not engage in any work stoppages, strikes, slow-downs, or boycott picketing. No lock-outs shall be made by the City.
In the event that any employee covered by this Agreement, individually or collectively, violates the provisions of this section, the Unit shall make a good faith effort to stop such violations of this section.
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6.2 LAYOFF PROCEDURES
6.2.1 Statement of Intent
Whenever, in the judgment of the City Council, it becomes necessary to abolish any position or employment, the employee holding such position or employment may be laid off or demoted without disciplinary action and without the right of appeal.
6.2.2 Notification
Employees to be laid off shall be given at least thirty (30) calendar days prior notice.
6.2.3 Vacancy and Demotion
Except as otherwise provided, wherever there is a reduction in the workforce, the appointing authority shall first demote to a vacancy in the same department, if any, in a lower class for which the employee who is the latest to be laid off is qualified. All persons so demoted shall have their names placed on the reemployment list.
6.2.4 Employee Rights
An employee affected by layoff shall have the right to displace an employee in the same department who has less seniority in a lower class in the same class series or in a lower classification in which the affected employee once had permanent status. For the purpose of this section, seniority includes all periods of full-time service at or above the classification level the employee is “bumping” to.
6.2.5 Seniority
In order to retreat to a former or lower class, an employee must have more seniority than the least one of the incumbents of the retreat class and request displacement action in writing to the Personnel Director within five (5) working days of receipt of notice of layoff. Employees retreating to a lower or similar class shall be placed at the salary step representing the least loss of pay. In no case shall the salary be increased above that received in the class from which the employee was laid off. Employees retreating to a lower or similar class shall serve a probationary period in the new class unless they have previously successfully completed a probationary period in the class or a class in the class series.
6.2.6 Employment Status
In each class of position, employees shall be laid off according to employment status in the following order: volunteers, temporary, provisional, probationary, and regular. Temporary, provisional and probationary employees shall be laid off according to the needs of the service as determined by the appointing authority.
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Employees within each category shall be laid off in inverse order of seniority in the classification where layoff is to occur.
6.2.7 Re-Employment List
The names of persons laid off or demoted in accordance with these rules shall be entered upon a reemployment list. Lists from different departments or at different times for the same class of position shall be combined into a single list. Such list shall be used by every appointing authority when a vacancy arises in the same or lower class of position before certification is made from an eligible list.
6.2.8 Duration of Re-Employment List
Names of persons laid off shall be carried on a reemployment list for one (1) year, except that persons appointed to permanent positions of the same level as that which laid off, shall, upon such appointment, be dropped from the list. Persons who refuse reemployment shall be dropped from the list. Persons reemployed in a lower class, or on a temporary basis, shall be continued on the list for the higher position for the one (1) year.
7.0 MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Boot Allowance
Field employees required to wear work boots shall be allowed an annual reimbursement of two hundred and fifty ($250) Dollars per fiscal year towards the purchase of approved safety boots/shoes. Payment shall be made once annually. Once purchased, the approved safety boots/shoes must be worn while on the job. Boots/shoes may be worn during regular work hours only (including to and from work).
Solid Waste employees shall also be eligible to be reimbursed up to $40 one time annually per fiscal year for the resoling of approved safety boots/shoes. All employees other than Solid Waste employees shall be eligible to be reimbursed up to $30 per fiscal year for one (1) resoling of their approved safety boots/shoes.
7.2 Tool Allowance
The City shall provide Vehicle Mechanics with a One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per fiscal year tool allowance. Should the City provide Mechanics with City purchased tools, the tool allowance shall cease.
7.3 Tool Insurance
The City shall continue to provide tool insurance for Unit personnel employed at the Municipal Service Center for the term of this Agreement.
7.4 Mileage
The City shall maintain in effect the IRS rate for mileage reimbursement.
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7.5 Education and Certification
City to pay all fees, licenses for certification and training mandated as a requirement by any governmental agency other than professional licenses.
The City agrees to provide reimbursement of tuition not to exceed $2,000 per year in accordance with City Administrative Rule and Regulation 3.1.1.
7.6 Pesticide Certificate Pay
Individuals required to and possessing a Pesticide Advisor Certification shall receive payment of Two Hundred and Fifty ($250) Dollars per year. Such payment shall be made prior to June 30th of each year. Payment is made for the prior years certification and will be prorated for individuals obtaining or possessing the certification for a portion of the previous year.
7.7 IRS-125 Program
The City shall maintain in effect the IRS-125 program including, at least, the dependentcare and non-reimbursed medical account provisions.
7.8 Immunizations
The Equipment Mechanic and Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor may receive City paid immunizations for blood-borne pathogens annually.
7.9 Uniform Allowance
The Uniform Allowance for the Property and Evidence Supervisor shall be $475 per year if the department requires the wearing of a uniform.
7.10 Performance Evaluation
The City will make every reasonable effort to complete evaluations in a timely matter by the due date of any evaluation. Employees who do not receive an evaluation within 30 days of the due date are encouraged to inform their supervisor and\or Human Resources.
Human Resources will follow-up on overdue evaluations upon notification.
7.11 Work Out of Class
Administrative Rule and Regulation 2.4.2 shall apply to Mid-Management unit members, making them eligible to receive out of class pay under the policy.
8.0 DEFINITION OF MID-MANAGEMENT
The Definition of Mid-Management is as follows:
7.1 An employee having authority to transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, assign, reward or discipline other employees, or responsibility to direct them, or to adjust their Exhibit A
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grievances, or effectively recommend such actions, or any employee who exercises substantial control of part or all of the City budget, if in connection with any of the foregoing the exercise of such authority is not of a merely routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.
7.2 Any employee within a classification outside the definition of Mid-Management as determined by the Employee Relations Officer shall be placed into the Clerical and Technical Unit for bargaining purposes.
9.0 OTHER PROVISIONS
8.1 The City acknowledges that there may be benefits both to the City and to the employees in alternative\flexible schedules. Employees may request that their Department Heads consider alternative scheduling of their work.
8.2 The City will continue to strive to maintain a minimum of a 10% differential between top steps of a supervisory position and the highest classification that is directly supervised and/or lead.
8.3 City agrees to meet-and-confer as required by the MMBA on any decisions regarding contracting out any bargaining unit work.
10.0 ENACTMENT
The Agreement shall become effective upon ratification by the City Council of the City of Watsonville and shall remain in full force and effect until June 30, 2028, or until a new agreement has been executed.
Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) fully and completely incorporates the understanding of the parties hereto regarding the provisions contained in this MOU. During the term of this Agreement, the parties waive and relinquish the right to meet and confer over the subject matter specifically referred to or covered in this Agreement. The parties, for the term of this Agreement, do not waive the obligation to negotiate with respect to any practice, subject, or matter within the scope of bargaining not specifically referred to or covered in this Agreement. In the event the City proposes a change in any practice, subject, or matter which is within the scope of bargaining and it is not covered by this Agreement, the City shall give the Union advance written notice of the proposal, at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to implementation and shall, upon request of the Union, meet and confer with the Union concerning the proposal. Such meet and confer negotiations shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code sections 3500 et seq.).
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Date: ______________________ MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT
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Ryan Heron, LiUNA 792
________________________________ Mary Stepovich, Unit Representative ________________________________ Alex Chavez, Unit Representative _________________________________ Francisco Rodriguez, Unit Representative Date: ______________________ CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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Tamara Vides, City Manager
Date________________________ _____________________________________ City Attorney
Date________________________ _____________________________________ City Clerk
Exhibit A
1 Reso No. ______ (CM)
Meeting Date: 070825 SWZ ______ TV ______ HR ______
RESOLUTION NO. __________ (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3 (OE3) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
WHEREAS, in accordance with provisions of the Myers-Milias Brown Act (Government Code section 3500 et seq.), City of Watsonville's Resolution No. 56-08 (CM), and City of Watsonville Administrative Rule V.1.1., the bargaining team from the City met and conferred in good faith with the bargaining team from the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3) regarding the terms and conditions set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Watsonville after reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding hereby determines to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Council finds that Adopting a Resolution approving and authorizing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3) does not meet CEQA’s definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
2. That the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3), with term from July 1, 2025, to June 30,
2 Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 070825
2028, attached hereto marked Exhibit “A,” and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby ratified.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
OPERATING ENGINEERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 3
AND
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
2025-2028
Exhibit A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 COMPENSATION ........................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Salary .................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Equity and Compaction Adjustments ................................................................................3
1.3 Overtime ............................................................................................................................4
1.4 On Call/Call Back Pay .......................................................................................................4
1.5 Bilingual Pay......................................................................................................................5
1.6 Employee Retirement Contribution ...................................................................................6
1.7 Temporarily Working Out of Classification ......................................................................7
1.8 Tanker Truck Differential ..................................................................................................7
1.9 Certification Pay ................................................................................................................7
1.10 Differentials...................................................................................................................8
1.10.1 Pesticide Applicator Differential......................................................................................8
1.10.2Differential Pay for Temporary Schedule Changes...........................................................8
1.11 Longevity Pay ................................................................................................................8
2.0 INSURANCE ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Health Insurance ................................................................................................................9
2.2 Excess Disability Insurance .............................................................................................10
2.3 State Disability Insurance ................................................................................................10
2.4 Life Insurance ..................................................................................................................10
3.0 LEAVES .......................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Vacation Leave ................................................................................................................11
3.2 Maximum Vacation Accrual ............................................................................................11
3.3 Holidays ...........................................................................................................................11
3.4 Sick Leave ........................................................................................................................12
3.5 Family Care and Medical Leave Policy ...........................................................................13
4.0 RETIREMENT ............................................................................................................... 14
5.0 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ............................................................................................ 15
6.0 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE .................................................................................... 16
7.0 AGENCY SHOP ............................................................................................................. 16
8.0 UNION STEWARDS ...................................................................................................... 17
9.0 MISCELLANEOUS ....................................................................................................... 17
9.1 Tool Allowance................................................................................................................17
9.2 Tool Insurance .................................................................................................................17
9.3 Tool Purchase ..................................................................................................................17
9.4 Certificates .......................................................................................................................17
9.5 New Hires - Notification ..................................................................................................17
9.6 Boot Allowance ...............................................................................................................18
9.7 Passengers in City Vehicles .............................................................................................18
9.8 Uniform Allowance .........................................................................................................18
9.9 Mileage ............................................................................................................................18
9.10 Work Location .............................................................................................................18
9.11 Deferred Compensation ...............................................................................................19
9.12 Flexible/Alternative Schedules ....................................................................................19
9.13 Notice of Work Schedule Changes ..............................................................................19
10.0 ENACTMENT ................................................................................................................ 20 Exhibit A
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3
AND
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
2025-2028
This Memorandum of Understanding sets forth the agreement between Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3) and the City of Watsonville on all matters contained herein for employees of the City of Watsonville in OE3. The parties hereto agree to jointly recommend to the City Council of the City of Watsonville that one or more resolutions be adopted effectuating the following changes in the salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for said employees in OE3.
This Agreement shall become effective July 1, 2025, and shall terminate on June 30, 2028.
All benefits currently in effect and not modified by this Agreement shall remain in effect for the term of this Agreement, except as provided herein.
1.0 COMPENSATION
1.1 Salary
Year 1: Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, and ratification by the union and City Council approval, the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a 3% cost of living increase.
Year 2: Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2026, the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a 3% cost of living increase.
Year 3: Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2027, the salary range for all employees shall be increased by 3% cost of living increase.
1.2 Equity and Compaction Adjustments
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, and ratification by the union and City Council approval, the following classifications will receive the following equity/compaction adjustments:
Building Maintenance Worker: 1.9%
Custodian: 6.7%
Landfill Equipment Operator I: 5%
Landfill Equipment Operator II: 5%
Lead Custodian: 6.7%
Parking Control Officer: 6.1%
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Police Service Specialist: 1.4%
Property & Evidence Technician I: 3.6%
Property & Evidence Technician II: 3.6%
Property & Evidence Technician III: 3.6%
1.3 Overtime
1.3.1 Time and one-half will be paid for all overtime over the normal 40-hour work period. Paid time off shall be counted as time worked. Employees working in the City’s Solid Waste, Water or Wastewater operation are exempt from this schedule and will work pursuant to the paragraph 1.2.2.
1.3.2 Employees of the City’s Solid Waste, Water or Wastewater operations will be paid time and one-half for all overtime over the normal 40-hour work period. Any employee of the Solid Waste, Water or Wastewater operations working on a holiday will be paid straight time for the day plus time and one-half for the hours worked on the holiday.
1.3.3 In the event that an employee has worked in excess of eight (8) hours on any day(s) of the week up to Friday, the employee may take off the amount of hours which he has worked in excess of forty (40) hours in that work week. This option is available on Fridays and shall occur only with the permission of the supervisor. If the supervisor does not allow the option or if the employee elects not to take time off, the employee shall receive overtime compensation.
1.3.4 Employees may maintain a compensatory bank of up to 40 hours. Upon utilization of compensatory time and reducing accruals below the 40 hour limit, employees may earn additional compensatory time off.
Use of compensatory time off shall be subject to the approval of the Department Head and may not interfere with the efficient operation of any department.
1.3.5 Any employee who is mandated to work seven (7) straight days without two days off will receive one and one half (1 1/2) times their regular rate for hours worked on the eighth (8th) day and thereafter until the employee has two days off. This provision does not apply to any employee who voluntarily works an overtime shift or employees who are on-call and report to work.
1.4 On Call/Call Back Pay
Covered employees who are required to be on call shall be compensated at the rate of Two Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($280.00) per week in addition to their regular pay. Covered employees who are called back to work shall receive a minimum of Exhibit A
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three (3) hours overtime compensation except when such recall is an extension of their regular workday, either before or after the assigned work period. The threehour minimum covers all calls completed within the three hour period.
Daily On-Call: Employees shall receive $30/day for daily on-call which shall be assigned when it is anticipated that special circumstances may occur that would require work during periods other than the normal work hours. Such special circumstances include, but are not limited to, forecasts of heavy rains and/or flooding, earthquake and other natural disasters, and special events. Notice regarding the need for on-call status would be given to employees as soon as such need is known but no later than 8 hours prior to the start of the on-call status period.
On-Call will first be assigned to volunteers in the classification deemed necessary for the on-call work. If there are insufficient volunteers, daily on-call will be assigned in inverse order of seniority.
1.5 Bilingual Pay
In order to receive Level I Written and/or Conversational Premium Pay employees proficient in the Spanish language must meet the following criteria:
(a) Employee passes the City’s bilingual competency test as administered by the Human Resources Department on an annual basis to maintain the premium pay. The City Manager may waive the annual testing requirement for individuals upon recommendation of the department head. Annual basis refers to the fiscal year; and
(b) The employee is required to serve as an oral interpreter and/or provide basic written translations on a regular and on-going basis, as certified by the Department Head.
1.5.1 Level I Written and Conversational Premium Pay:
(a) Employees proficient in the Spanish Language shall receive premium pay equal to five (5%) percent of base salary, as of November 1, 2006. (b) For employees hired after November 1, 2006, the City shall pay a stipend of $250/month for employees eligible for Level I Written and Conversational Bilingual Premium Pay. Employees who receive the 5% may irrevocably opt into the $250/month stipend.
1.5.2 Level I Conversational Only Premium Pay:
(a) For employees who become eligible and receive Level I Bilingual Conversational Premium Pay on or after July 1, 2013 the City shall pay a stipend of $75/month, pro-rated for part-time, regular employees. (b) Employees currently receiving Level I Written and Conversational Bilingual Premium Pay pursuant to Section 1.4.1 shall continue to receive the premium pay.
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1.5.3 Level II Premium Pay:
In addition to the Level I stipend for Written and Conversational bilingual competency, the City will designate a limited number of staff as Level II Bilingual Translators. Such Level II Bilingual Translators shall perform written translations that are viewed by a large audience of City residents (i.e. City mailers, City Council minutes, inserts in City utility bills, etc.)
(a) Level II Translators shall receive an additional $100/month. (b) To evidence competency as a Level II Translator, employees must pass a skills-based test administered by the City to demonstrate competency in written translation.
1.5.4 Testing:
The City will provide a Level I and Level II bilingual test to interested and eligible members of this unit, within 60 days of the ratification and approval of this contract by City Council.
1.6 Employee Retirement Contribution
1.6.1 The City agrees to contribute to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) on behalf of each employee, seven (7%) percent of the employee’s compensation upon which retirement contributions are calculated (hereinafter “7%”). Effective the first pay period in January 2007 following City Council approval the City contribution shall be reduced to four (4%) percent of the employee’s compensation. Said contributions shall be considered deferred compensation, not salary, and shall be credited to the employee’s retirement account. Any future income tax obligation resulting from these contributions shall be the exclusive responsibility of the employee. In the event the Internal Revenue Service shall change its current position and determine that such contributions constitute salary, not deferred compensation, any resulting tax obligations shall be the exclusive responsibility of the employee and the City shall not be held responsible therefore.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2013, each employee agrees to contribute an additional – four percent (4%) of compensation towards the employee share of retirement contribution. Therefore, the employee will pay the full seven percent (7%) of the employee share effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2013.
1.6.2 Pursuant to California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 shall pay at least 50% of normal cost of pension or what is determined by CalPERS to be Exhibit A
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the employee contribution rate.
1.6.3 Retirement Tax Deferment:
The City shall maintain the IRS Sec. 414(h)(2) provision allowing employees to make employee retirement contributions with pretax (tax deferred) dollars.
1.7 Temporarily Working Out of Classification
In every City department subordinate employees are expected to act as relief for their superiors. Employees also may be assigned to a higher classification which is vacant due to the absence or resignation of another employee. This provides training opportunities to help qualify employees to successfully compete for future promotion. Acting as relief for a lengthy period, however, should be recognized by added compensation since a higher level of continuing responsibility is involved.
Procedure. With prior management approval whenever a subordinate employee acts as relief and must perform substantially higher duties for a superior for more than fifteen (15) cumulative eight-hour working days in a fiscal year, an appropriate salary adjustment shall be made pursuant to these rules. Individuals working out of class as landfill operators will receive working out of class pay beginning on the 6 th cumulative day working at the landfill in any fiscal year.
The salary adjustment shall become effective on the 16th day of the temporary assignment and shall not be retroactive. Upon returning to the responsibility of his/her normal position, salary shall be returned to the normal level.
Compensation for work out of classification will be the lowest step in the higher salary range with pay which provides a minimum increase of five (5%) percent above the normal rate of pay for the employee.
1.8 Tanker Truck Differential
Integrated Waste Workers will receive 5% in addition to their base pay for any shift in which all or part of the shift is spent driving the tanker truck.
1.9 Certification Pay
The City and OE3 agree to Meet-and-Confer on creating new criteria for Certification Pay within sixty days (60) after ratification of this agreement. As part of this Meet-and-Confer, the City agrees to create criteria for compensating certification testing of Wastewater Operators. If no agreement is reached, Section
1.8 shall remain in effect.
Any incumbent who obtains a certification in a grade above that required for the incumbent’s certification level will receive $50/month per additional certification level up to a maximum of $100/month. For purposes of these higher than required Exhibit A
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certification levels discussed in this paragraph, the following job classifications will be added to those who are eligible to receive this additional certification pay:
Collection System Operators
Equipment Mechanics
Park Maintenance Workers
Resource Waste Advocates
Senior Water Operator
Utilities Maintenance Mechanics
Utility Workers
Waste and Recycling Center Workers
Wastewater Operators I/II
Water Operators I
Water Quality Chemist
Water Quality Laboratory Technician
The City Manager and Department Head shall have the discretion to designate additional classifications eligible to receive certification pay and to designate the type of eligible certification.
Certification pay will become effective the first full pay period after proof of certification is received by Human Resources.
1.10 Differentials
1.10.1 Pesticide Applicator Differential
Any Parks Maintenance Worker that possesses a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate or License (QAC/QAL) in Landscape Maintenance Category B shall receive a 3% differential in the first full pay period after submitting certificate verification.
1.10.2 Differential Pay for Temporary Schedule Changes
Employees who are temporary required to work a schedule other than their regular assignment that results in working more than four (4) hours during the hours of six (6) p.m. to six (6) a.m. for more than five (5) working days, shall receive an additional 5% differential for the duration of the assignment.
1.11 Longevity Pay
Any employee with at least ten (10) years as a regular, benefitted Watsonville employee shall receive a one percent (1%) Longevity Pay Premium. Any employee with at least fifteen (15) years as a regular, benefitted Watsonville employee shall receive an additional one-half percent (.5%) Longevity Pay Premium. Longevity pay will become effective the first full pay period after ratification of the MOU by both the Union and City.
Exhibit A
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2.0 INSURANCE
2.1 Health Insurance
2.1.1 The City shall retain in effect current health insurance coverages for all Unit employees. The City shall contribute the following monthly amounts for each employee towards health insurance coverages:
January 1, 2025 $1,437.50
2.1.2 If contribution increases are necessary for the 2026, 2027 and 2028, plan years, the City and Employee contribution shall be shared equally, provided that increased City and Employee contributions do not exceed $45/month per employee.
Should insurance plan changes result in City costs below current costs, the intent of the parties is that the savings shall benefit both the bargaining unit and City equally.
2.1.3 Regular part-time employees will be fully covered at the employee only level at the City's expense. The employee shall have the option of covering additional dependents at their own expense. This shall be determined by utilizing the three-tier rate which the City has established for the COBRA and other purposes (less any surcharges). To cover one (1) dependent, the employee will pay the difference between the employee only rate and the employee plus one rate. To cover the family, the employee will pay the difference between the employee only rate and the full family rate under the three tiers.
The decision to cover family members shall be made during a one time election when this provision becomes effective. Thereafter, employees may only add or delete family members in accordance with plan rules.
Regular part-time employees employed on or before December 1, 1998, in the thirty (30) hour category, shall continue to receive full health insurance benefits.
2.1.4 For any member of the Unit who expires all leave due to illness or injury, which is not a Workers Compensation claim, the City shall maintain the health insurance coverage and pay the premium on behalf of the member for an additional thirty (30) days.
2.1.5 The Unit agrees to participate jointly with the City and other employee groups in review of insurance coverages during the term of this agreement.
Upon health insurance committee recommendations to change or modify Exhibit A
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insurance coverages; the parties agree to reopen negotiations on this issue only.
2.2 Excess Disability Insurance
2.2.1 In the event of job-related injury or illness, the employee will receive the maximum weekly Workers Compensation benefit as determined by State law.
2.2.2 In addition to this amount, the employee may receive an appropriate amount of accrued sick leave pay to provide for the difference between the established Workers Compensation amount and the employee’s regular gross pay.
2.2.3 The employee may also receive Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per week extra disability coverage in lieu of accrued sick leave pay.
2.2.4 In no event shall the combination of Workers Compensation benefits exceed the regular gross pay of the affected employee.
2.2.5 It shall be the responsibility of the employee to notify the Finance Department within three (3) days of the injury or illness if the extra coverage option described in Section 2.2.3 above is to be implemented.
2.2.6 Absent notification to the contrary, the Finance Department will automatically apply accrued sick leave with the established Workers Compensation amount to equal the employee’s gross pay.
2.2.7 The Fifty Dollars ($50) per week excess coverage shall not apply until the seventh (7th) calendar day following the injury or illness event.
2.3 State Disability Insurance
Unit members participate in the State Disability Insurance Program at their own expense. Unit members shall not be required to exhaust paid leave prior to receiving State Disability Insurance payments. State Disability Insurance payments shall be integrated with existing paid leave, however, so that employee’s net pay does not increase when receiving SDI.
2.4 Life Insurance
The City shall continue in effect the Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per employee and Two Thousand ($2,000) Dollars per dependent life insurance policy for the term of this Agreement.
Exhibit A
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3.0 LEAVES
3.1 Vacation Leave
Each employee shall accrue vacation as specified below:
0 through 5 years of service - 12 days per year
6 through 12 years of service - 16 days per year
13 or more years of service - 20 days per year
3.2 Maximum Vacation Accrual
Maximum vacation accrual shall be no more than two (2) times an employees’ annual vacation amount.
Employees with more than two (2) times their annual vacation accrual on the books shall bring their accrual within the accrual maximum by December 31, 2017. After one year of service, each employee will be expected to take during each year the vacation to which he/she is entitled. After December 31, 2017, when an employee’s vacation balance reaches two times their annual vacation accrual, the employee will not accrue vacation until the vacation balance is below the accrual maximum. If an employee is denied requested vacation due to the needs of the City, the department must send a memo explaining the situation for consideration by the City Manager prior to the employee reaching the maximum accrual. Only the City Manager may grant temporary exceptions to this section in extraordinary circumstances.
3.3 Holidays
There shall be fourteen (14) holidays per year as specified below:
January 1 (New Year’s Day)
Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King’s Birthday) Lincoln’s Birthday (Floating holiday)
Third Monday in February (Washington’s Birthday)
March 31, known as “Cesar Chavez Day”
Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
July Fourth
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
November 11 (Veterans Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving (in lieu of Election Day) December 24 (in lieu of Admission Day)
December 25 (Christmas Day)
December 31
Recognized holidays which fall on Saturday shall be observed on the preceding scheduled work day. Recognized holidays which fall on a Sunday shall be observed on the following scheduled work day.
Exhibit A
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There will be one (1) floating vacation day credited to each employee on Lincoln’s Birthday, which may be taken pursuant to the City’s leave regulations.
3.3.1 Waste Water employees working continuous shifts shall receive premium compensation on the actual holiday; not the City observed holiday.
3.3.2 When a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday and is observed on the day before or day after, those employees working an alternative schedule, which includes the holiday and the observed day, will receive one and one-half (1 1/2) times their regular rate of pay for the hours worked on the observed day and will receive regular pay on the holiday.
3.4 Sick Leave
3.4.1 Each employee shall accrue sick leave in the amount of one and one-quarter (1-1/4) days per month of service (10 hours). Sick leave is payable only in the cases of bona fide illness or injury.
3.4.2 The maximum accumulation of unused sick leave is 125 days (1,000 hours).
Sick leave accumulated in any calendar year in excess of 125 days (1,000 hours) shall be paid at the rate of 50% of such excess on the first payroll in December. The balance of such unused sick leave is lost and the sick leave accrual is reduced to 125 days (1,000 hours).
3.4.3 Employees shall cease accruing sick leave after eighty (80) consecutive hours on paid sick leave.
3.4.4 In the event of an illness in the immediate family, an employee shall be granted accrued sick leave not to exceed one half of the employee’s annually accrued sick leave. For the purposes of this section, immediate family shall include: a child, which means a biological, adopted, or foster child, stepchild, legal ward, or a child to whom the employee stands in loco parentis, a biological, adoptive, or foster parent, stepparent, or legal guardian of an employee or the employee’s spouse or registered domestic partner, or a person who stood in loco parentis when the employee was a minor child, a spouse, a registered domestic partner, a grandparent, a grandchild, or a sibling.
Where unusually close ties exist, the department may determine other relationships to be included in the definition on a case-by-case basis.
3.4.5 In case of death in the immediate family an employee may be granted accrued sick leave not to exceed three (3) days. In cases involving out-ofstate funerals, an additional two (2) days may be granted. Additional time off for this purpose must be vacation, C.T.O., or unpaid leave. Bereavement leave must be approved by the Department head.
Exhibit A
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3.5 Family Care and Medical Leave Policy
3.5.1 In accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the City of Watsonville (City) will provide unpaid family and medical care leave for eligible employees for up to 12 weeks per 12-month period for the following reasons only:
a. The birth of a child or to care for a newborn of an employee; b. The placement of a child with an employee in connection with the adoption or foster care of a child;
c. Leave to care for a child, parent or spouse who has a serious health condition; or
d. Leave because of a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of his/her position.
e. A qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that an employee’s spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is on active military duty or have been notified of an impending order to active duty.
An eligible employee is entitled to up to twenty-six (26) workweeks of military caregiver leave during a single twelve (12) month period. The twelve (12) month period begins on the first day the employee takes leave and ends twelve (12) months after that date. Unlike other types of family medical leave, military caregiver leave is a one-time entitlement only; it does not renew annually. This leave entitlement does not increase the amount of leave an employee may take for other FMLA/CFRA qualifying reasons during the single 12-month period. For example, an employee may combine military caregiver leave with other types of family medical leave during a single 12-month period. However, the employee is limited to taking a maximum of twenty-six (26) weeks of leave in such circumstances.
Military caregiver leave if to care for a military service member who is undergoing treatment for a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of active duty, or a veteran who is being treated for a serious injury or illness that occurred in the line of active duty during the five years preceding the date of treatment, if the employee is the spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or next of kin of the service member (“Military Caregiver Leave”).
When applicable, an eligible family member make take the qualifying exigency leave up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days to match a military member's Rest and Recuperation leave orders.
3.5.2 An employee is eligible for leave if the employee:
a. Has been employed for at least 12 months; and
Exhibit A
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b. Has been employed for at least 1,250 hours
during the 12-month period immediately preceding the
commencement of the leave,
3.5.3 If an employee requests leave for any reason permitted under this policy, he/she must exhaust all accrued leaves (except sick leave) in connection with the leave. The exhaustion of accrued leave will run concurrently with the leave under this policy.
If an employee requests leave for his/her own serious health condition, in addition to exhausting accrued leave, the employee must also exhaust accrued sick leave. Workers compensation disability leave will run concurrently with family leave.
3.5.4 This section provides a benefit summary only. For further information, refer to the City’s Administrative Rule on this subject.
4.0 RETIREMENT
4.1 Retirement Plan
The City shall provide the CalPERS 2% at 55 retirement plan for Unit employees hired before July 1, 2011. The City shall continue in effect the current options including CalPERS Section 20862.8 - Credit for Unused Sick Leave.
4.2 Two Tier Retirement Plan
The City shall provide the CalPERS 2% @ 60 retirement plan for Unit employees hired on or after July 1, 2011 or upon effective date of CalPERS contract amendment including CalPERS Section 20862.8 - Credit for Unused Sick Leave.
Final compensation for employees hired on or after July 1, 2011 will be based on the average of the highest wages earned in any consecutive 3-year period.
4.3 PEPRA Tier Retirement Plan
Pursuant to California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), the City shall provide the following CalPERS retirement plan for employees and non-Classics hired on or after January 1, 2013 or as soon as administratively possible:
(a) 2% at 62 formula
(b) Final compensation based the average of the highest wages earned in any consecutive 3-year period
Pursuant to PEPRA, employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 shall pay at least 50% of normal cost of pension or what is determined by CalPERS to be the employee contribution rate.
Exhibit A
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5.0 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
All City rights, under state law and charter, and all City rights which existed prior to the recognition of the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 shall remain vested with the City, unless expressly abridged by the M.O.U. These rights include, but are not limited to:
-- the exclusive right to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions, boards;
-- set standards and levels of service;
-- determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotions;
-- direct its employees;
-- establish and enforce dress and grooming standards;
-- determine the methods and means to relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or other lawful reasons;
-- maintain the efficiency of governmental operations;
-- determine the methods, means and numbers and kinds of personnel by which government operations are to be conducted;
-- determine the content and intent of job classifications; -- determine methods of financing;
-- determine style and/or types of City-issued wearing apparel, equipment or technology to be used;
-- determine and/or change the facilities, methods, technology, means, organizational structure and size and composition of the work force and allocate and assign work by which the City operations are to be conducted;
-- determine and change the number of locations, relocations and types of operations, processes and materials to be used in carrying out all City functions including, but not limited to, the right to contract for or subcontract any work or operations of the City;
-- to assign work to and schedule employees in accordance with requirements as determined by the City and to establish and change work schedules and assignments upon reasonable notice;
-- establish and modify productivity and performance programs and standards; Exhibit A
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-- discharge, suspend, demote, reprimand, withhold salary increases and benefits, or otherwise discipline employees in accordance with applicable law; -- establish employee performance standards including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards, and to require compliance therewith; -- take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies; and -- exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.
The exercise by the City through its Council and management representatives of its rights hereunder shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, be subject to the recognized grievance procedure.
The City Manager and Department Heads have and will continue to retain exclusive decision making authority on matters not officially and expressly modified by specific provisions of this M.O.U.
In the exercise of the rights set forth in Section 5.0, the City has the right to make reasonable rules and regulations.
6.0 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE
During the life of this Agreement, Unit employees shall not engage in any work stoppages, strikes, slowdowns, or boycott picketing. No lock-out shall be made by the City.
In the event that any employee covered by this Agreement, individually or collectively, violates the provisions of this section, the Union shall make a good faith effort to stop such violations of this section.
7.0 AGENCY SHOP
Represented employees have voted to provide for an agency shop provision. Union employees shall either join the Union or pay a service fee reflecting the cost of representation.
The City and Union agree:
(1) The Union will indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all liability arising out of the implementation and administration of the Agency Shop provision, should it be implemented.
(2) The Union shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this section using appropriate civil procedures. The City is not responsible for disciplining employees for violation of this section.
Exhibit A
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The Union agrees to adhere to all statutory and judicial requirements, and to maintain an appropriate complaint procedure. The Union shall also establish alternative procedures for employees who are members of bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially support any public employee organization, to make alternative charitable contributions in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.5.
8.0 UNION STEWARDS
Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 may designate up to four (4) employees as Union Stewards. The Union will notify the City Personnel Officer of any changes to the stewards.
Stewards are responsible for assisting members in resolving disputes regarding disciplinary matters and interpretations of the MOU, providing representation during disciplinary matters upon request, maintaining bulletin boards approved for Union notices and notifying members of Union meetings. At no time shall both stewards be released to handle the same matter. Stewards shall attend meetings as authorized by the City that require Union attendance. An additional member of the bargaining unit will be designated to participate in the Health Care Committee, and shall attend all meetings of that Committee.
9.0 MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Tool Allowance
The City shall provide Equipment Mechanics with a Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) per fiscal year reimbursable tool allowance. The allowance is reimbursable upon approval of the supervisor
9.2 Tool Insurance
The City shall continue to provide tool insurance for Unit personnel employed at the Municipal Service Center for the term of this Agreement.
9.3 Tool Purchase
The City shall allow Vehicle mechanics to purchase required tools through the City at City prices as long as the relationship with Snap-On Tools industrial accounts is continued.
9.4 Certificates
Water Treatment Personnel and Wastewater Treatment Personnel who are required to possess specified certificates by State or Federal requirements will be provided the required training at City expense.
9.5 New Hires - Notification
The City will provide notification to the Union when new employees are hired into the Unit.
Exhibit A
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9.6 Boot Allowance
Field employees required to wear work boots shall be allowed an annual reimbursement of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per fiscal year towards the purchase of approved safety boots/shoes. Payment shall be made on a reimbursement basis upon proof of purchase. Once purchased, the approved safety boots/shoes must be worn while on the job. Boots/shoes may be worn during regular work hours only (including to and from work).
In those departments/divisions where steel toed or equivalent work boots are required, the annual reimbursement amount shall be two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per fiscal year towards the purchase of the approved steel toed safety boots/shoes.
9.6.3 Upon request and with approval of the Department Head, employees that receive a boot allowance may receive up to a total of two pairs of boots annually. The Department Head shall not deny a request for a second pair of boots if any reasonable justification is provided for two pair of boots.
9.7 Passengers in City Vehicles
City Vehicles are not intended to provide transportation except for official City purposes. Transporting of passengers other than for City business is restricted to emergency situations. City vehicles as used in this section shall be interpreted as including any City equipment. This is not intended to prevent passengers in the authorized use of passenger vehicles which are permanently assigned on a 24-hour basis.
9.8 Uniform Allowance
The uniform allowance for those required to wear a uniform that is not provided by the City shall be four hundred and seventy five ($475) per year. Police Service Specialists (PSS) and Parking Control Officers the uniform allowance shall be eight hundred dollars ($800) per year.
9.9 Mileage
The City shall utilize the IRS rate for mileage reimbursement.
9.10 Work Location
When required to report for work at locations other than the MSC, employees will be provided access to appropriate alternate changing, storage, drinking and toilet facilities.
9.6.1 9.6.2
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9.11 Deferred Compensation
Members of this Unit may participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan currently in effect.
By the first full pay period after September 1, 2022, the City will match up to $25.00 per pay check of an employee contribution. Under no circumstances, will the City contribute more than $25.00 per pay check for any employee from September 1, 2022 through July 2023. If the employee does not contribute, the City will still automatically contribute $10.00 per pay check for the employee who voluntarily enrolls.
On the first full pay period after July 1, 2023, the City will match up to $50.00 per pay check of an employee contribution. Under no circumstances, will the City contribute more than $50.00 per pay check for any employee. If the employee does not contribute, the City will still automatically contribute $25.00 per pay check for the employee who voluntarily enrolls.
9.12 Flexible/Alternative Schedules
The City acknowledges that there may be benefits both to the City and to the employees in alternative schedules. Employees may request that their Department Heads consider alternative scheduling of their work. Examples of alternate schedules include flex time, job sharing, voluntary reduced work hours, and alternate work schedules.
Employees on flexible/alternate schedules shall continue to accrue time on the standard 8-hour day. Accrued leaves shall be charged based on the number of hours missed due to their flexible schedule.
If necessary for implementation of flexible/alternate schedules, an employee(s) may have a special FLSA seven (7) day work cycle established. Once established, the work schedule shall not be changed on a frequent or routine basis.
9.13 Notice of Work Schedule Changes
Except in the event of an emergency, all employees shall receive two weeks advance notice of any change in their regular schedule.
9.14 Health Savings Account
The City will work to establish a retiree Health Savings Account and will meet and confer with the unit regarding the potential benefit structure prior to implementation.
Exhibit A
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10.0 ENACTMENT
This Agreement shall become effective upon ratification by the City Council of the City of Watsonville and shall remain in full force and effect until June 30, 2028 or until a new Agreement has been executed. The parties agree to begin negotiations on a successor agreement no later than May 15, 2028.
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3
_________________________________________ Date: _____________ Michael Moore, OE3 Business Representative _________________________________________ Irma Haas, Employee Representative _________________________________________ Cory Miyabara, Employee Representative _________________________________________ Joaquin Vasquez, Employee Representative _________________________________________ Cheyne Barba, Employee Representative
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
_________________________________________ Date: _____________ Tamara Vides, City Manager Pro Tempore
_________________________________________ Date:______________ City Attorney
_________________________________________ Date:______________ City Clerk
Exhibit A
1 Reso No. ______ (CM)
Meeting Date: 070825 SWZ ______ TV ______ HR ______
RESOLUTION NO. (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
WHEREAS, in accordance with provisions of the Myers-Milias Brown Act (Government Code section 3500 et seq.), City of Watsonville's Resolution No. 56-08 (CM), and City of Watsonville Administrative Rule V.1.1., the bargaining team from the City met and conferred in good faith with the bargaining team from the Police Officers Association regarding the terms and conditions set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Watsonville after reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding hereby determines to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Council finds that Adopting a Resolution approving and authorizing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Police Officers Association does not meet CEQA’s definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
2. That the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Police Officers Association, with term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, attached hereto marked Exhibit “A,” and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby ratified. ********************************
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
WATSONVILLE POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
AND THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
2025-2028
Exhibit A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................... 3
2.0 RECOGNITION ............................................................................................................... 3
3.0 AUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 3
3.1 Dues ...................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Hold Harmless ...................................................................................................................3
4.0 BULLETIN BOARDS ...................................................................................................... 4
5.0 USE OF CITY FACILITIES ........................................................................................... 4
6.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION ............................................................................................... 4
7.0 UNION ACCESS .............................................................................................................. 4
8.0 REASONABLE TIME OFF ............................................................................................ 4
9.0 HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES.......................................................... 5
9.1 Work Schedule and Change of Shift ..................................................................................5
9.2 Hours of Work ...................................................................................................................6
9.3 Continuation of 4-10 Work Schedule ................................................................................6
9.4 Investigations Schedule .................................................................................................6
10.0 MEDICAL AND INSURANCE COVERAGES ............................................................. 7
11.0 OVERTIME ...................................................................................................................... 7
12.0 COURT TIME OFF ......................................................................................................... 8
13.0 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF ..................................................................................... 9 14 .0 HOLIDAYS ....................................................................................................................... 9
15.0 UNIFORM AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 10
15.1 Safety Equipment ........................................................................................................10
15.2 Uniforms ......................................................................................................................10
15.3 Optional Equipment .....................................................................................................10
15.4 Required Equipment and Uniform Standards ..............................................................10
15.5 Replacement of Safety Equipment ..............................................................................11
15.6 Personal Property .........................................................................................................11
15.7 Clothing Replacement .................................................................................................11
16.0 VACATION ..................................................................................................................... 11
17.0 SICK LEAVE .................................................................................................................. 12
18.0 FAMILY CARE AND MEDICAL LEAVE POLICY ................................................. 13
19.0 PAID LEAVE .................................................................................................................. 14
20.0 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PLAN ............................................................................... 14 21 .0 PAY DIFFERENTIALS ................................................................................................. 14
21.1 Field Training Officers ................................................................................................14
21.2 F.T.O Pay .....................................................................................................................15
21.3 Acting Sergeant Assignment .......................................................................................15
21.4 Acting Sergeant Pay ....................................................................................................16
21.5 Detective Pay ...............................................................................................................16
21.6 Bilingual Pay ...............................................................................................................16
21.7 Motorcycle Pay ............................................................................................................17
21.8 Canine Pay ...................................................................................................................17
21.9 Longevity ......................................................................................................................17
21.10 Shift Differential .........................................................................................................17
22.0 SALARY .......................................................................................................................... 18 23 .0 RETIREMENT ............................................................................................................... 18
24.0 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ....................................................................... 19
25.0 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT .................................................................................... 19 RESIDENCY ................................................................................................................... 20
27.0 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ............................................................................................ 20
28.0 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE .................................................................................... 21
29.0 PHYSICAL FITNESS .................................................................................................... 21 Exhibit A
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30.0 VEHICLES...................................................................................................................... 22
31.0 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ........................................................................................ 22
32.0 HEPATITIS/TB TESTING............................................................................................ 22
33.0 SAVINGS CLAUSE........................................................................................................ 22
34.0 ELIGIBIITY LIST ......................................................................................................... 22
35.0 ENACTMENT ................................................................................................................ 23 Exhibit A
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
WATSONVILLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
AND THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
2025-2028
This Memorandum of Understanding made and entered into this 1st day of July, 2025, by and between the representatives of the City Manager of the City of Watsonville (hereinafter the "City") and Watsonville Police Officers Association (hereinafter the "Association") affiliated with California Organization of Police and Sheriffs (hereinafter the "Association") for and on behalf of Police Officers.
1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Effective July 1, 2025, and continuing through and including June 30, 2028, this Memorandum contains all items agreed upon by and between the City and the Association.
1.2 The Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of Watsonville are not altered, changed or modified by this M .O .U. unless a specific reference is made herein.
1.3 Existing salaries and monetary benefits not changed, modified or specifically made reference to in this Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect during the term of this M .O .U.
2.0 RECOGNITION
The City hereby recognizes the Association as the only bargaining representative of all employees in the classification of Police Officer.
3.0 AUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS
3.1 Dues
The City agrees to deduct from the wages of employees dues in the amount and for the term prescribed by members of the Association. Any employee desiring to have such deduction made must sign an appropriate assignment form. City shall remit such deduction each month to the Treasurer of the Association in accordance with normal payroll procedure.
3.2 Hold Harmless
The Association shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, or any other action arising from the deduction Exhibit A
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of said sums, including all costs and attorney's fees incurred by the City in defending same.
4.0 BULLETIN BOARDS
Reasonable space shall be allowed on bulletin boards as specified by the Police Chief for use by the Association to communicate with all employees. Posted material shall not be obscene, derogatory or of a partisan political nature, nor shall it pertain to public issues. All posted material shall bear the identity of the sponsor, shall be neatly displayed and shall be removed when no longer timely.
5.0 USE OF CITY FACILITIES
Subject to approval by management, City facilities shall be made available upon timely application for use by employees and the Association. Application for such use shall be made to the management person under whose control facility is placed.
6.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION
6.1 The City, the Association and the Union will continue to comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status or registered domestic partnership, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability.
6.2 The City shall not discharge or otherwise discriminate against any employee by reason of any Union activity not interfering with the performance of his work; and the Union, the Association and its members shall not in any manner discriminate against any employee by reason of his refusal to engage in Union activity.
6.3 The City recognizes and agrees to abide by the Police Officers' Bill of Rights.
7.0 UNION ACCESS
Any authorized representative of the Union shall have the right to contact individual employees working within the unit represented by his organization in City facilities during business hours on matters within the scope of representation, provided arrangements have been made for such contact with the Police Chief or his designated representative, who shall grant permission for such contact if in his judgment it will not disrupt the activities of the Police Department. When contact on the work location is precluded by confidentiality of records or of work situations whether for safety of employees or the public or by disturbance to others, the Police Chief or his representative shall have the right to designate an alternative to the work area.
8.0 REASONABLE TIME OFF
Employee members of the Association shall be allowed reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of participating in contract negotiations. Employee members of the Association shall be extended the same privilege to participate in any meetings Exhibit A
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mutually called by the parties during the term of this Agreement for review of grievances and contract compliance questions. There shall be no more than three (3) employees excused from their duties at any one time to participate in these functions.
9.0 HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES
9.1 Work Schedule and Change of Shift
The Police Chief or his designated representative shall prepare a schedule showing the hours each employee of the department is to work except in emergency situations. The Police Chief shall give thirty (30) calendar days notice of a change in shift schedules and there shall be ten (10) calendar days notice of change in individual assignment except in cases of emergency or in cases of temporary assignment to maintain minimum staffing requirements caused by scheduled leave. Notice of change of individual assignment to maintain minimum staffing under these conditions shall be at least three (3) calendar days. No prior notice shall be required in emergency situations.
Employees assigned to the Operations Division will be allowed to select their shift based on seniority in classification.
Exceptions to the scheduling and seniority provisions set forth above:
1. Field Training Officers (FTOs) will select their shifts based upon seniority, however, there shall be only one (1) FTO assigned to the following shifts: Gold days/swings/graveyard, and Blue
days/swing/graveyard shifts.
2. Canine Handlers will be exempt, with the exception of selection within the unit.
3. Traffic personnel will be exempt, with the exception of selection within the unit.
4. Certified bilingual personnel may be exempt to ensure adequate allocation among shifts.
5. Probationary employees will be placed administratively on a team and shift.
6. Exemption: through the evaluation process, disciplinary action, legitimate operational needs, distribution of probationary employees, personnel hardship, medical reasons, legal reasons or restrictions, or extenuating circumstances, and officer may be assigned or reassigned to a certain shift.
7. Employees with at least 25 years of service that are assigned to the Operations Division will select the shift of their desire without restriction so long as such selections do not preclude the Department from staffing each shift with requisite specialty assignments or skills needed per Exhibit A
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department or operational needs (i.e. two bilingual officers per shift, one FTO, etc.).
9.2 Hours of Work
The normal work week for all covered employees not assigned to the Patrol Division shall consist of forty (40) hours; eight (8) hours per day not including meal periods and other approved break periods. Covered employees assigned to the Patrol Division shall work eighty (80) hours per two-week work period including meal periods and other approved breaks.
9.3 Continuation of 4-10 Work Schedule
9.3.1 The Department shall continue the 4-10 work schedule through the term of this agreement (except as provided for in Sections 9.3.4 and 9.3.7).
The work schedule shall apply to individuals assigned to patrol and any other divisions as specified by the Chief of Police.
9.3.2 The Department shall have the option of scheduling employee's holidays off in conjunction with the employees regular days off.
9.3.3 The Department shall assign shifts and days off to employees scheduled on the 4-10 work schedule. Employees may indicate a preference for shifts and or days off prior to Department scheduling. With the approval of the Department, employees may trade work schedules.
9.3.4 If at any time Department staffing drops below a total of thirty four (34) in the classification of Police Officer (including trainees), the Department shall have the option of immediately discontinuing the 4-10 schedule until such time as staffing rises to thirty four (34) police officers or more.
9.3.5 Individuals working the 4-10 schedule shall accrue time off at current (5- 8 schedule) rates, converted to hours. Time off shall be charged at actual hours; ie. 10 hours per day. Effective January 1, 2008, the holiday accrual rate shall be consistent with a 10-hour schedule.
9.4 Investigations Schedule
All sworn officers assigned to the Investigations Division are scheduled to work an 80-hour work period within a two-week pay period. Detectives shall be on a 4/10 schedule. Days off will be on Mondays and Fridays with half the staff off on either day. If the Police Chief determines it is operationally necessary to change to a 5/8 schedule, this may be implemented after providing 30 days notice to the employees and Association unless a shorter amount of notice is necessary for Department operations. Similar to patrol officers, the lunch period will be termed a "working lunch" and such a period shall not significantly detract from the workday.
Exhibit A
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City Holidays will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled day-off, the employee will take a different day off that doesn’t impact staffing.
The Chief of Police, upon consultation with the Association, may re-instate the 5/8 schedule at his discretion.
10.0 MEDICAL AND INSURANCE COVERAGES
10.1 Medical Insurance
The City shall retain in effect current health insurance coverages for all Unit employees. The following is the current monthly amount the City pays per full time employee.
July 1, 2025 $1.437.50
The City shall contribute the same monthly amount per full time employee towards health insurance coverage as provided to Fire Local 1272 or the City’s Management Unit, whatever is greater.
10.2 Beginning on or after December 1, 2022 any annual health plan increases will be shared equally between the City and the Employees, provided the increased City and Employee contributions do no exceed $45 per month per employee.
Increases above the $45/month cap are subject to the meet and confer process.
Effective the first full pay period after ratification by the Union and approval by the City Council, the current monthly rate paid by POA shall be reduced to $379.22.
10.3 The Unit agrees to participate jointly with the City and other employee groups in review of insurance coverages during the term of this agreement. Upon health insurance committee recommendations to change or modify insurance coverages; the parties agree to reopen negotiations on this issue only.
10.4 The City shall maintain in effect life coverage for Unit employees of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for the insured and Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for dependents. The City will attempt to amend its policy to allow employees to purchase, at his/her option, additional coverage at the City's rate.
11.0 OVERTIME
11.1 Employees required to work more than the hours in their regularly assigned shift (i.e more than eight (8) hours in one day if on a 5/8 schedule or more than ten (10) hours in one day if on a 4/10 schedule) or more than forty (40) hours in one assigned work week shall be compensated at one and one-half (1-1/2) times their regular pay rate for time worked in excess of the limits noted above.
11.2 For purposes of calculating overtime compensation, approved leave (except leave without pay) shall be considered as time worked.
11.3 Employees who are recalled to work shall be entitled to a minimum of four (4) hours overtime compensation. Employees called in early to a duty shift or held Exhibit A
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over from a duty shift shall not be entitled to the four-hour recall minimum, but shall be entitled to regular overtime compensation.
11.4 There shall be no pyramiding of overtime.
11.5 All required off-duty training and in person mandatory meetings as approved or directed by the Police Chief shall be covered under section 11.3. The minimum call back shall not apply to remedial training. If an employee attends a scheduled, mandatory meeting as approved or directed by the Chief in a virtual setting, they shall be entitled to a minimum of one (1) hour overtime compensation.
11.6 Assigned training time will be considered as time worked.
11.7 All overtime, including court time, shall be paid from the time an employee leaves the Police Department building until they return to it.
11.8 In the event it is mandatory to fill an overtime position, patrol or special event, the following shall be applied:
1. Except in cases of emergency, notice of mandatory overtime shall be issued at least ten (10) calendar days in advance for pre-planned events, and three (3) calendar days for all other situations.
2. Mandatory overtime shall be assigned at the bottom of the seniority list except for the following exceptions:
a. Employee is working
b. Employee has not had a separation of work assignments of eight (8) or more hours
c. There must be a separation of six (6) months or more from mandatory overtime assignments unless the pool of eligible officers has been exhausted. In the event this happens a six (6) month separation will not be required.
d. Light duty employees, employees off of work due to injury or administrative leave
e. Employee is unavailable due to the mandatory overtime day overlapping with a pre-approved vacation on his/her days of work
f. Declaration in the form of a memorandum, to the preparer of the overtime, that the employee is unavailable due to a pre-planned event.
The Division Captain or his/her designee will render the final decision.
3. The Department shall maintain an updated list identifying the employees who are subject to the mandatory overtime assignment each day. 12 .0 COURT TIME
Employees who must return from off-duty status to make court appearances on behalf of the City shall receive overtime in accordance with Section 11.0 of this Exhibit A
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M.O.U. A minimum of four (4) hours over-time shall be paid each court appearance involving a separate return from off duty status. This four (4) hour minimum compensation shall not apply for appearances occurring during an extension of the regular workday either before or after the assigned shift. The employee shall not receive more than one (1) four (4) hour minimum compensation on a single court day, unless there are separate callbacks more than four (4) hours apart.
Employees anticipating court appearances are responsible for checking the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s online scheduling system, or the current acceptable practice.
Employees shall continue to be responsible for calling appropriate tape recordings and/or phone numbers to receive updated information as to court appearances. The City will institute a centralized system for notifying Officers of court appearance changes through the Records Division; and maintain a system of logging all calls handled by the Division. Employees shall still be responsible for responding to calls received directly from the Court or its officers. If employees are contacted a minimum of two hours prior to a Santa Cruz court appearance or a minimum of one hour prior to a Watsonville court appearance, they shall not appear in court and no minimum payment shall be due.
13.0 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF
The POA and the City agree to execute a Pilot Program for FLSA Compensatory Time Off (“CTO”). POA members will have the option to earn up to sixty (60) hours total of CTO earned at OT rate (in lieu of overtime) during a calendar year. Officers electing to use earned CTO will request time off following the same WPD/MOU policies regarding vacation time-off requests. Unused CTO will automatically be cashed out on the second pay date of December. This Pilot Program will expire on June 30, 2028. 14 .0 HOLIDAYS
The following holidays will be observed for the term of this agreement:
January 1 (New Year's Day)
Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King's Birthday) February 12 (Lincoln's Birthday)
Third Monday in February (Washington's Birthday)
Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
July 4
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
November 11 (Veteran's Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving (in lieu of Election Day) December 24 (in lieu of Admission Day)
December 25 (Christmas)
December 31
Recognized holidays which fall on Saturday shall be observed on the preceding Friday.
Recognized holidays which fall on a Sunday shall be observed on the following Monday.
Exhibit A
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Employees assigned to a 5/8 work schedule will observe the holidays specified in the MOU. In addition, beginning in 2020, officers assigned to a 5/8 work schedule will observe Cesar Chavez Day and will be provided with 8 hours of CTO on the first full pay period in January which will expire on the the last full pay period of December of that same year if not used. This equates to a total of 120 hours to equal those on a 4/10 schedule.
Employees assigned to the detective bureau working a 4/10 schedule will observe the City recognized holidays, as specified in the MOU, with the exception of Lincoln’s Birthday. Employees assigned to the detective bureau will therefore receive a total of 12 holidays.
Employees assigned to a 4/10 work schedule (or any other alternative work schedule) will receive 10 hours of holiday pay per month, for a total of 120 hours of holiday pay.
Holiday time-off will generally be as follows: Blue team holidays will be taken the first Wednesday of every month and Gold team holidays will be taken every third Wednesday. The Department has the discretion to change these days with proper advanced notice.
15.0 UNIFORM AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
15.1 Safety Equipment
The City shall provide all safety equipment which is mandated by State law or required by the Chief of Police. The Chief shall determine the suitability of all safety equipment. In the event a Police Officer desires to replace any issued item for a different type, such replacement shall require the approval of the Chief and shall occur at the expense of the Officer.
15.2 Uniforms
All employees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all mandatory uniform items subject to the provisions below.
15.2.1 Uniform allowance shall be provided at One Thousand Two Hundred ($1,200.00) Dollars per year per officer for the purchase and maintenance of required uniform items and footwear.
15.3 Optional Equipment
With the approval of the Chief, Police Officers may carry additional items for their use while on duty at their own expense.
15.4 Required Equipment and Uniform Standards
The Chief of Police shall issue a list of all required safety equipment, uniform items, approved optional equipment, and standards for the wearing of uniforms.
Exhibit A
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15.5 Replacement of Safety Equipment
All uniform and/or safety equipment items issued to the employee by the City shall remain the property of the City whether new issue or replacement. All replacement of worn, damaged, or faulty equipment will require that the items to be replaced be surrendered to the Chief of Police or his authorized representative.
15.6 Personal Property
For purposes of replacement or repair of personal property destroyed in the line of duty, the City will pay up to $200 for replacement, repair, or insurance deductible (whichever is less) for the following:
1) Watch
2) Prescription eyeglasses
3) Prescription or non-prescription sunglasses or reading glasses 4) Personal cell phone
5) Earpieces
Proof of damage occurring while acting in the course and scope of employment including a police report shall be submitted along with proof of replacement cost and submitted through the reimbursement process as established by the Department. In the event the cost of repair or replacement exceeds $200, the employee may be reimbursed for any additional sums that are found to be reasonable. The reasonableness of any such additional sums shall be determined by the Chief of Police whose decision is final. The above replacement payments will not be paid more than one time for any of the above items within a contract year.
15.7 Clothing Replacement
Uniform and clothing items damaged in the line of duty will be replaced or repaired at City expense. Items repaired must be repaired in such a way as to be deemed acceptable at City inspections. Replacement will take place only when the damage was not due to the negligence of the employee. Personal clothing items damaged in the line of duty would be repaired or the City will pay the reasonable value of the irreparable item\s not to exceed $150 per year.
16.0 VACATION
16.1 Vacation Accrual
Each officer shall accrue vacation at the following rates:
From 0 to 5 years of service - 96 hrs/year
From 5 to 13 years of service - 128 hrs/year
From 13 years or more - 160 hrs/year
16.2 Maximum Vacation Accrual
Employees with more than two (2) times their annual vacation accrual on the books shall bring their accrual within the accrual maximum by June 30, 2022.
Exhibit A
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After one year of service, each employee will be expected to take during each year the vacation to which he/she is entitled. After June 30, 2022 when an employee’s vacation balance reaches two times their annual vacation accrual, the employee will not accrue vacation until the vacation balance is below the accrual maximum. If an employee is denied requested vacation due to the needs of the City, the department must send a memo explaining the situation for consideration by the City Manager prior to the employee reaching the maximum accrual. Only the City Manager may grant temporary exceptions to this section in extraordinary circumstances.
16.3 Vacation Cash Out
Employees may cash out up to 80 hours of vacation provided that they retain on the books at least 80 hours of vacation at the time of cash out. Cash out will be on the second pay date in December with a 12 day notice to payroll prior to the relevant pay day.
Thereafter, cash out of up to 80 hours may only occur in December as defined above.
16.4 Vacation Sign-Up
The following system shall be utilized for vacation sign up:
(1) Employees may sign up for vacations by seniority with sign up to be completed by February 1 of each calendar year. After this time period, all sign-ups will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. (2) Cancellations of vacations will be done in writing.
17.0 SICK LEAVE
17.1 Each employee shall accrue sick leave in the amount of one and one-quarter (1- 1/4) days per month of service (10 hours). Sick leave is payable only in the cases of bona fide illness or injury.
17.2 The maximum accumulation of unused sick leave is 125 days (1,000 hours).
Sick leave accumulated in any calendar year in excess of 125 days (1,000 hours) shall be paid at the rate of fifty percent (50%) of such excess. The balance of such unused sick leave is lost and the sick leave accrual is reduced to 125 days (1,000 hours) at January 1 of each year. Unused sick leave may not be used to delay the date of an employee's disability retirement.
17.3 In accordance with California "Kin Care" law, in the event of an illness in the immediate family, an employee shall be granted accrued sick leave not to exceed one-half of the annual sick leave allowance (7.5 days) by the department head. For the purposes of this section, immediate family shall include parents, spouses, domestic partners and children. For purposes of this section, “parent” Exhibit A
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and “child” include biological, foster, adopted, step, or legal guardian relationships and a “child” also includes the child of a domestic partner. Where unusually close ties exist, the department may determine other relationships to be included in the definition on a case-by-case basis.
17.4 Employees may elect to use up to 20 hours of accrued sick leave each fiscal year for personal leave. Personal leave shall be subject to the same rules as vacation.
18.0 FAMILY CARE AND MEDICAL LEAVE POLICY
18.1 In accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the City of Watsonville (City) will provide unpaid family and medical care leave for eligible employees for up to 12 weeks per 12-month period for the following reasons only:
a. The birth of a child or to care for a newborn of an employee; b. The placement of a child with an employee in connection with the adoption or foster care of a child;
c. Leave to care for a child, parent or spouse who has a serious health condition; or
d. Leave because of a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of his/her position.
e. A qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that an employee’s spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is on active military duty or has been notified of an impending order to active duty (“Qualifying Exigency Leave”).
An eligible employee is entitled to up to twenty-six (26) workweeks of military caregiver leave during a single twelve (12) month period. The twelve (12) month period begins on the first day the employee takes leave and ends twelve (12) months after that date. Unlike other types of family medical leave, military caregiver leave is a one-time entitlement only; it does not renew annually. This leave entitlement does not increase the amount of leave an employee may take for other FMLA/CFRA qualifying reason during a single 12-month period.
However, the employee is limited to taking a maximum of twenty-six(26) weeks during the single 12-month period. For example, an employee may combine military caregiver leave with other types of family medical leave during a single 12-month period. However, the employee is limited to taking a maximum of twenty-six (26) weeks of leave in such circumstances.
Military caregiver leave is to care for a military service member who is undergoing treatment for a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of active duty, or a veteran who is being treated for a serious injury or illness that occurred in the line of active duty during the five years preceding the date of treatment, if the employee is the spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or next of kin of the service member (“Military Caregiver Leave”).
Exhibit A
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When applicable, an eligible family member may take the qualifying exigency leave up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days to match a military member’s Rest and Recuperation leave orders.
18.2 An employee is eligible for leave if the employee:
1. Has been employed for at least 12 months; and
2. Has been employed for at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period immediately preceding the commencement of the leave,
18.3 If an employee requests leave for any reason permitted under this policy, he/she must exhaust all accrued leaves (except sick leave) in connection with the leave.
The exhaustion of accrued leave will run concurrently with the leave under this policy.
If an employee requests leave for his/her own serious health condition, in addition to exhausting accrued leave, the employee must also exhaust accrued sick leave. Workers compensation disability leave and 4850 leave will run concurrently with family leave.
18.4 This section provides a benefit summary only. For further information, refer to the City's Administrative Rule on this subject.
19.0 PAID LEAVE
Paid leave may be taken in increments of less than one (1) day subject to normal leave procedures. Seventy-two (72) hours advance notice of absence except in case of emergency or sickness will be given to the department by all officers.
20.0 EDUCATION INCENTIVE PLAN
Employees who have obtained a POST Intermediate Certificate or an A.A. or A.S. degree will receive differential pay of two and one half percent (2.5%) of the base wage rate. Any employee who has received a POST Advanced Certificate or a B.A. or B.S.
Degree will receive differential pay of five percent (5%) of the base wage rate.
Employees who thereafter obtain such certificates will be paid in the applicable differential commencing with the first full pay period after submitting documented proof of same to the City.
Employees with a Master’s degree shall receive and additional 2.5% for a total of 7.5% Educational Incentive Pay on the first full pay period after verification is provided to Human Resources.
21 .0 PAY DIFFERENTIALS
21.1 Field Training Officers
Exhibit A
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The position of Field Training Officer shall be regularly assigned. Officers assigned as Field Training Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police. Field Training Officers shall be responsible for assisting in the training of new personnel and participating in the ongoing departmental training program as directed by the Department Administration. Field Training Officers shall also serve as Acting Sergeant in the absence or disability of a regularly assigned Sergeant and assist the Shift Supervisor in the management and supervision of assigned personnel. It is understood that transfer from the FTO program is not necessarily a matter of disciplinary action and may or may not require a notice other than that described in Section 9 .0 and its subsections.
21.2 F.T.O Pay
Officers assigned as Field Training Officers shall receive a five percent (5%) differential of base pay only while assigned to serve in that capacity.
21.2.1 Temporary Field Training Officer (FTO)
A Temporary Field Training Officer (FTO) is a temporary duty assignment based on the needs of the Department and must meet the requirements set forth in the Officer Transfer Policy (OTP)
An officer assigned as a Temporary FTO will serve in the capacity for a minimum of one full pay-period and a maximum time as determined by the Police Chief, Assistant Police Chief, or Captain, but not to exceed six months.
The Temporary FTO position will not be created to supplant the regular FTO positions, but only to supplement the FTO program, as needed.
An officer assigned as a Temporary FTO is responsible for the same duties as a regular FTO, whether or not they are assigned a recruit for the entire designated time period. This includes administrative duties as determined by the FTO Sergeant or Captain in the chain of command.
A temporary FTO must successfully complete the training required by POST and State Law prior to being assigned as a temporary FTO.
Employees assigned to temporary FTO position will earn a 5% differential “Temporary FTO Pay” which is not reportable to CalPERS per state law.
21.3 Acting Sergeant Assignment
Any Officer other than an FTO who serves as Acting Sergeant for more than fifteen (15) consecutive work days shall be entitled to a five percent (5%) increase in pay or assignment to a salary range within the classification of Sergeant, whichever is greater, so long as the Officer serves as Acting Sergeant.
Exhibit A
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21.4 Acting Sergeant Pay
In the event that an Officer other than an F.T.O. is required to serve as Acting Sergeant, that Officer shall receive no additional pay except as noted herein.
21.5 SCARE (Auto Theft Task Force/Detective) Pay
A single officer assigned to the Auto Theft Task Force shall be entitled a five percent (5%) increase in pay. At no time is more than one member entitled to receive SCARE Pay.
21.6 Detective Pay
Officers assigned to the Detective Bureau shall receive a differential of five percent (5%) for the period of their assignment as a Detective. Assignment to the Detective Bureau shall be at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police. It is understood that transfer from the Detective Bureau is not necessarily a matter of disciplinary action and may or may not require a notice other than that described in Section 9.0 and its subsections.
Detective differential pay shall be understood to provide compensation for the Detective standby system. Detectives assigned to SCNET shall continue to receive the differential while on special assignment. Standby shall be defined as from 5 :00 p.m. to 8:00 a .m. weekdays and twenty-four hours per day on weekends and holidays. One officer at a time shall be assigned stand-by on a rotational basis. When assigned standby, officers shall maintain pager contact with the City.
21.7 Bilingual Pay
21.7.1 Officers who can demonstrate proficiency in reading and speaking the Spanish language shall receive a bonus pay of five percent (5%) of base pay per month. This bonus shall apply to Officers in regular active service to the City.
The City shall establish a method of testing for competency in the Spanish language. An Officer must pass the City's competency test on an annual basis to maintain the bonus pay. The City Manager may waive the annual testing requirement for individuals upon recommendation of the Police Chief.
21.7.2 The City may assist interested officers in achieving the proficiency level necessary to qualify for bilingual pay. When available, this assistance may take the form of on-site Spanish classes. The City shall schedule the classes in such a way as to provide reasonable amounts of on-duty class time for employees on different shifts. Any employee attending a class while not on regular duty hours or studying shall do so on their own time.
Attendance at Spanish classes shall be strictly voluntary.
Exhibit A
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21.8 Motorcycle Pay
Officers assigned to motorcycle duty shall receive a pay differential of5%.
Individuals assigned motorcycles shall receive all required safety equipment, including jacket, breeches, helmet, gloves, glasses, and boots. Individuals assigned to motorcycle duty should be expected to respond to fatal or major injury collisions or as needed at the direction of the Police Chief. Assignment to Motorcycle duty shall be at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police. It is understood that a transfer from motorcycle duty is not necessarily a matter of disciplinary action and may or may not require notice other than that described in Section 9.0 and its subsections.
21.9 Canine Pay
In lieu of all current formal and informal compensation, employees assigned by the Chief of Police to canine duty shall receive compensation in the amount of three and one half (3.5) hours additional overtime time pay per week. This pay shall be mutually understood to compensate the employee for the additional time required to care for their assigned animal. No additional time shall be spent on care without the expressed direction of the Department.
21.10 Longevity
Any employee with at least 5 years of service as a sworn peace officer with the City of Watsonville shall receive a two percent (2%) Longevity Pay Premium, and any employee with at least 10 years of service as a sworn peace officer with the City of Watsonville shall receive an additional two and percent (2%) longevity pay premium, and any employee with at least 15 years of service as a sworn peace officer with the City of Watsonville shall receive an additional two and one half percent (2.5%) longevity pay premium (for a total of six and onehalf percent (6.5%) longevity pay premium).
Employees shall not be eligible for Longevity Premium Pay if the employee is designated as a Master Officer. Employees, listed in the attachment to this Side Letter, that are eligible to become qualified for the Master Officer Program but are not yet qualified may elect to participate in the Longevity Pay Premium plan.
21.11 Shift Differential
Employees assigned to graveyard shift will be subject to a 2.5% shift differential effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2019 or ratification of the contract.
This does not apply to shift trades, overtime, or other short term assignments requiring occasional graveyard work.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2020, the graveyard shift differential shall be increased an additional 2.5% for a total of 5.0%.
Exhibit A
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22.0 SALARY
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025 each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a three percent (3%) cost of living increase.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2026 each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a three percent (3%) cost of living increase.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2027 each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a three percent (3%) cost of living increase
23 .0 RETIREMENT
23.1 Tier 1 The following benefits are included in the City's retirement plan for employees hired on or before July 1, 2011:
(a) 3% at 50 formula.
(b) Single Highest Year
(c) 1959 Survivor Benefits Fourth Level: Employee to pay employee contribution, City to pay employer contribution for Fourth Level Benefit. (d) Government Code 21222 .1 funded to May 31, 1983.
(e) Government Code 21222 .2.
(f) Military Service Credit
(g) Credit for Unused Sick Leave Section 20862 .8
TIER 2: For employees hired between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012 and for Classics members as defined in the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and CalPERS guidance, hired after July 1, 2011 the retirement formula shall be 3% at 55 with final compensation based on the average of the highest wages earned in any consecutive 3-year period.
TIER 3: Pursuant to California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) the City shall provide the CalPERS 2.7% at 57 retirement plan for Public Safety employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. Final compensation shall be based on the average of the highest wages earned in any consecutive 3 year period. Public Safety employees subject to PEPRA shall pay at least 50% of normal cost of pension or what is determined by CalPERS to be the employee contribution rate.
23.2 Effective the pay period including July 1, 2007, employees in Tier 1 and Tier 2 shall pay the 9% employee contribution towards PERS pursuant to the terms and conditions of IRS Code section 414(h)(2).
Exhibit A
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Per PEPRA, Tier 3 employees shall contribute 50% of the normal cost of the CalPERS benefit, or what is determined by CalPERS to be the employee contribution rate.
Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after July 1, 2018 (or as soon thereafter as administratively feasible), all Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 members will contribute an additional three percent (3%) toward the cost of their respective retirement benefits. The parties mutually recognize and acknowledge that the additional employee contributions provided herein satisfy the costsharing terms set forth in Government Code section 20516.5. Further, these additional employee pension contributions for Tier I and Tier II employees will be applied to the employee account with CalPERS pursuant to a contract amendment.
23.3 Any future income tax obligation resulting from these contributions shall be the exclusive responsibility of the employee. In the event the Internal Revenue Service shall change its current position and determine that such contributions constitute salary, not deferred compensation, any resulting tax obligations shall be the exclusive responsibility of the employee and the City shall not be held responsible therefore.
24.0 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
24.1 Deferred Compensation Plan
Employees shall be allowed to participate in a deferred compensation plan which currently exists for management personnel. The City will match contributions of up to $40 per pay check to the deferred compensation plan offered by the City effective the first full pay period July 1, 2022 or after ratification by the Union and approval by the City Council or when administratively feasible (expected to be in August 2022). The City will match an additional $10 per month (for a total of $50) beginning in the first full pay period after July 1, 2025.
24.2 PORAC Medical Trust
Within 30 calendar days of ratification, the Parties shall begin to meet and confer in good faith to execute a side letter agreement to memorialize the terms required for the City to participate in the PORAC Retiree Trust. The meet-and-confer will include discussion of transferring deferred comp contributions to the trust.
25.0 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Tuition reimbursement shall be governed by the City Administrative Rule and Regulation 3.1.1. City Administrative Rule and Regulation 3.1.1 Tuition Reimbursement is modified as follows:
Exhibit A
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Section II.2. is modified to allow reimbursement of claims not to exceed $2,000 per year.
It is acknowledged that employees may submit requests for POST training for approval for reimbursement provided, however, that it is acknowledged that training not mandated by the City shall be undertaken on the employee's own time.
26.0 RESIDENCY
As a condition of employment, all Safety employees hired by the City Police Department after July 2, 1983 shall, within six (6) months of date of hire, establish a bona fide residence and reside within a reasonable distance from the Watsonville Police Building. For this purpose "reasonable distance" shall be construed to mean fifty (50) miles.
27.0 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
All City rights, under state law and charter, and all City rights which existed prior to the recognition of the P.O.A. shall remain vested with the City, unless expressly abridged by this M.O.U. These rights include but are not limited to:
the exclusive right to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions, boards;
set standards and levels of service;
determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotions; direct its employees;
establish and enforce dress and grooming standards;
determine the methods and means to relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or other lawful reasons;
maintain the efficiency of governmental operations;
determine the methods, means and numbers and kinds of personnel by which government operations are to be conducted;
determine the content and intent of job classifications; determine methods of financing;
determine style and/or types of City-issued wearing apparel, equipment or technology to be used;
determine and/or change the facilities, methods, technology, means, organizational structure and size and composition of the work force and allocate and assign work by which the City operations are to be conducted; Exhibit A
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determine and change the number of locations, relocations and types of operations, processes and materials to be used in carrying out all City functions including, but not limited to, the right to contract for or subcontract any work or operations of the City;
to assign work to and schedule employees in accordance with requirements as determined by the City and to establish and change work schedules and assignments upon reasonable notice;
establish and modify productivity and performance programs and standards; discharge, suspend, demote, reprimand, withhold salary increases and benefits, or otherwise discipline employees in accordance with applicable law; establish employee performance standards including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards, and to require compliance therewith; take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies ; and exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.
The exercise by the City through its Council and management representatives of it rights hereunder shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, be subject to the recognized grievance procedure.
Section A. The City Manager and Department Heads have and will continue to retain exclusive-making authority on matters not officially and expressly modified by specific provisions of this M.O.U.
Section B. In the exercise of the rights set forth in Section 25 .0, the City of Watsonville has the right to make reasonable rules and regulations.
28.0 PEACEFUL PERFORMANCE
During the life of this Agreement, Unit employees shall not engage in any work stoppages, strikes, slow-downs, or boycott picketing . No lock-outs shall be made by the City. In the event that any employee covered by this Agreement, individually or collectively, violates the provisions of this section, the Association shall make a good faith effort to stop such violations of this section.
29.0 PHYSICAL FITNESS
Upon request, the Union agrees to meet and confer with the City during the term of this agreement on any proposed physical fitness programs developed by the City. Should the City eliminate the existing exercise facility, it shall provide notice to the Union and, upon request, meet and confer with the Union in order to provide for an alternate, equivalent means of providing physical fitness facilities for unit members.
Exhibit A
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30.0 VEHICLES
30.1 The City and Union agree that the City shall be responsible for enforcing and adopting standards for the vehicle refurbishment program. Failure of the City to adhere to the refurbishment standards shall be subject to appeal through the grievance procedure.
30.2 The City shall continue to use State of California specifications for the purchase of patrol vehicles.
30.3 The City shall provide a take-home vehicle for personnel serving as canine handlers, traffic officers, and the on-call investigator.
31.0 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Upon mutual agreement of the City and an employee(s), formal grievances may be started at any agreed upon level of the Grievance Procedure.
32.0 HEPATITIS/TB TESTING
Upon request, the City would provide employees with Hepatitis and/or TB tests.
33.0 SAVINGS CLAUSE
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid by operation of law or by any court of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with enforcement of any provision shall be restrained by any tribunal, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected hereby, and the parties shall enter into negotiations for the sole purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory replacement for such provision.
34.0 ELIGIBILITY LIST
Effective September 6. 2018 the Eligibility List for Sergeant shall be two years and may not be extended. The eligibility list may be abolished by the Human Resources Director at any time subject to the request of the Police Chief.
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35.0 ENACTMENT
It is understood that the foregoing shall be jointly submitted to the City Council for approval and upon approval this Agreement becomes final and binding.
WATSONVILLE POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
Date: _______________ ______________________________
Collin Travers, POA President
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
Date: _______________ ______________________________
Tamara Vides, City Manager
Date________________ _________________________________
City Attorney
Date________________ _________________________________
City Clerk
Exhibit A
1 Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 070825 SWZ ______ TV ______ HR ______
RESOLUTION NO. __________ (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025- 2028
WHEREAS, in accordance with provisions of the Myers-Milias Brown Act (Government Code section 3500 et seq.), City of Watsonville's Resolution No. 56-08 (CM), and City of Watsonville Administrative Rule V.1.1., the bargaining team from the City met and conferred in good faith with the bargaining team from the Police Management Unit regarding the terms and conditions set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Watsonville after reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding hereby determines to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Council finds that Adopting a Resolution approving and authorizing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Police Management Unit does not meet CEQA’s definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
2. That the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Police Management Unit, with term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, attached hereto marked Exhibit “A,” and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby ratified. ********************************
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND ITS
POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT
2025-2028
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 COMPENSATION ........................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Salary Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Retirement Contribution ................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Administrative Leave .................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Overtime Pay ................................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Auto Policy .................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Uniform Allowance ....................................................................................................... 5
1.7 Bilingual Pay ............................................................................................................... 6
1.8 Educational Incentive Pay for Police Captains and Assistant Chief of Police .............. 7
1.9 Longevity Pay............................................................................................................. 7
1.10 Deferred Compensation ................................................................................................ 8
2.0 INSURANCE .................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Health Insurance ............................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Excess Disability Insurance ......................................................................................... 9
2.3 Long Term Disability Insurance .................................................................................... 9
2.4 Life Insurance .......................................................................................................... 10
3.0 LEAVES .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Vacation Leave ............................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Holidays ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Sick Leave ................................................................................................................... 11
4.0 ENACTMENT ................................................................................................................ 12 Exhibit A
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AND ITS POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the agreement between the City of Watsonville and the City’s Police Management Unit (Unit) as to all matters within the scope of representation for the employees of the City represented by the Unit. This MOU is authorized by and made pursuant to Council Resolution and Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The and the undersigned on behalf of the Unit hereby agree to jointly recommend to the City Council of the City of Watsonville that one or more Resolutions be adopted effectuating the following changes in benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for all the employees in the Unit. The members of the Unit, by accepting the benefits hereof, agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this MOU.
This MOU shall become effective July 1, 2025, and shall terminate on June 30, 2028.
All benefits in effect on the date set forth below and not modified by this MOU shall remain in effect for the term of this MOU, except as provided herein.
1.0 COMPENSATION
1.1 Salary Adjustment
Effective the first full pay after July 1, 2025 and after approval by City Council each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a 3.0% cost of living increase.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2026 each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a 3.0% cost of living increase.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2027 each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a 3.0% cost of living increase.
1.2 Equity and Compaction Adjustments
Effective the first full pay after July 1, 2025 and ratification by the Police Management unit City Council approval, classifications listed below will receive the following market equity adjustment:
Police Captain: 2%
Assistant Chief of Police: 0.4%
Exhibit A
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1.3 Retirement Contribution
1.3.1. TIER 1: The following benefits are included in the City's retirement plan for employees hired on or before July 1, 2011:
(a) 3% at 50 formula.
(b) Single Highest Year
(c) 1959 Survivor Benefits Fourth Level: Employee to pay employee contribution, City to pay employer contribution for Fourth Level Benefit. (d) Government Code 21222 .1 funded to May 31, 1983.
(e) Government Code 21222 .2.
(f) Military Service Credit
(g) Credit for Unused Sick Leave Section 20862 .8
1.3.2 TIER 2: For employees hired between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012 and for Classics members as defined in the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and CalPERS guidance, hired after July 1, 2011 the retirement formula shall be 3% at 55 with final compensation based on the average of the highest wages earned in any consecutive 3-year period.
1.3.3 TIER 3: Pursuant to California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) the City shall provide the CalPERS 2.7% at 57 retirement plan for Public Safety employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. Final compensation shall be based on the average of the highest wages earned in any consecutive 3 year period. Public Safety employees subject to PEPRA shall pay at least 50% of normal cost of pension or what is determined by CalPERS to be the employee contribution rate.
1.3.4 Public Safety Employees Retirement Contribution.
Tier 1 and 2: Employees in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 CalPERS retirement plans shall Contribute 9% toward the cost of their retirement plan.
Effective in the first full pay period after July 1, 2022, employees will contribute an additional 3% toward the employer cost of their retirement plan, for a total contribution of 12%.
Tier 3: In accordance with PEPRA, the City may not “pick up” any portion of the required member contributions of employees who meet PEPRA’s “new” member definition (Tier 3 employees). All employees in the Tier 3 retirement plan shall pay 12% or one half of the normal cost of the benefit, whichever is greater. If one half of the normal cost of the Tier 3 benefit increases, the Tier 3 employees’ retirement contribution shall also immediately increase by the same amount so that at all times these employees are paying at least half the normal cost of their retirement benefit as required by PEPRA. If one half of the normal cost of the Tier 3 Exhibit A
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decreases, the Tier 3 employees’ retirement contribution shall remain at 12% and any difference between 12% and any difference between 12% and half the normal cost shall be considered an employee “pick up” of the employer contribution.
1.35. Retirement Tax Deferment. The City shall maintain the IRS Sec. 414(h)(2) provision allowing employees to make employee retirement contributions with pretax (tax deferred) dollars.
1.4 Administrative Leave
1.4.1 Exempt Employees assigned to a 40 hour work week shall receive Administrative Leave of 13.5 days (108 hours) per year beginning July 1st. Unused Administrative Leave as of June 30 shall be paid off at the regular rate of pay the succeeding month.
1.4.2 Employer shall pro-rate Administrative Leave up to a maximum of 9 hours per month for new hires and for every month during the fiscal year for which an employee was employed before termination of City service.
1.5 Overtime Pay
Not withstanding that employees are exempt from the FLSA, upon issuance of a Proclamation of a local emergency by the City Council or the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 4 of the Municipal Code, Unit employees are eligible for overtime compensation. Such overtime eligibility shall cease when the City Manager determines that the disaster response has ended.
1.6 Auto Policy
1.6.1 Mileage reimbursement for Unit employees shall be at the Federal IRS allowable reimbursement rate.
1.7 Uniform Allowance
Uniform allowance shall be One Thousand Two Hundred ($1200.00) Dollars per year for public safety members of the Police Management Unit for the purchase and maintenance of required uniform items and footwear effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2023.
Exhibit A
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1.8 Bilingual Pay
1.8.1 Eligibility for Level I Written and/or Conversational Premium Pay:
In order to receive Level I Written and/or Conversational Bilingual Premium Pay employees proficient in the Spanish language must meet the following criteria:
(a) The employee must pass the City’s bilingual competency test as administered by the Human Resources Department on an annual basis to maintain the premium pay. The City Manager may waive the annual testing requirement for individuals upon
recommendation of the Department Head. Annual basis refers to fiscal year; and
(b) The employee is required to serve as an oral interpreter and provide basic written translations on a regular and on-going basis, as certified by the Department Head
1.8.2 Level I Written and Conversational Premium Pay:
(a) For employees hired after November 1, 2006 the City shall pay a stipend of $250/month, pro-rated for part time employees. (b) Employees eligible for Level I Premium Pay before November 1, 2006 shall receive premium pay equal to five percent (5%) of his/her base salary as of November 1, 2006, with the premium rounded to the nearest dollar, and exclusive of any retroactive wage increases provided under this agreement. A list of each employee’s premium pay under this section will be provided to the Unit. Employees who receive the five percent premium, above, may irrevocably opt into the $250/month stipend specified in (a) above.
1.8.3 Level I Conversational Only Premium Pay:
(a) For employees who become eligible and receive Level I Bilingual Conversational Premium Pay on or after July 1, 2013 the City shall pay a stipend of $75/month, pro-rated for part-time, regular employees.
(b) Employees currently receiving Level I Written and
Conversational Bilingual Premium Pay pursuant to Section 1.8.2 shall continue to receive the premium pay.
1.8.4 Level II Bilingual Translator Premium Pay:
Exhibit A
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In addition to the Level I stipend for Written and Conversational bilingual competency the City will designate a limited number of staff as Level II Bilingual Translators. Such Level II Bilingual Translators shall perform written translations that are viewed by a large audience of City residents (i.e. City mailers, City Council minutes, inserts in City utility bills, etc.). Level II Bilingual Translators must meet all requirements under Level I prior to applying for Level II consideration. (a) Qualified Level II Translators shall receive the Level I stipend as outlined in 1.8.2 (b) and an additional $100/month.
(b) To evidence competency as a Level II Translator, employees must pass a skills-based test administered by the City to demonstrate competency in written translation.
1.8.5 Bilingual Pay: Pursuant to Section 1.7 of the MOU, Police Captains appointed to the position of Police Captain after September 9, 2016 shall be subject to the bilingual pay terms outlined in the Management MOU. Police Lieutenants receiving bilingual premium pay equal to five percent (5%) of base salary who are re-classified to Police Captain prior to September 9, 2016 shall receive bilingual pay equal to five percent (5%) of his/her base salary as of August 23, 2016, rounded to the nearest dollar.
1.9 Educational Incentive Pay for Police Captains and Assistant Police Chief Police Captains shall receive a five percent (5%) differential for the POST Management Certificate. Sergeants promoting to the rank of Captain who were receiving educational incentive pay pursuant to section 16.1 of the Police MidManagement MOU, shall continue to receive such pay for up to 24 months pending receipt of the POST Management Certificate.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025 the Assistant Chief of Police shall no longer be eligible for any level of POST certification pay. The equivalent of 2.5% certification pay shall be rolled into the base salary of the Assistant Chief of Police effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2024, employees with a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university shall receive 2.5% on the first full pay period after verification is provided to Human Resources.
1.10 Longevity Pay
Any employee with at least five (5) years of service as a sworn peace officer with the City of Watsonville shall receive two percent (2%) Longevity Pay Premium, and any employee with at least ten (10) years of service as a sworn peace officer with the City of Watsonville shall receive an additional two percent (2%) Longevity Pay Premium, and any employee with at least fifteen (15) years Exhibit A
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of service with the City of Watsonville shall receive an additional two and onehalf percent (2.5%) Longevity Pay Premium (for a total of six and one-half percent (6.5%) Longevity Pay Premium).
1.11 Deferred Compensation
Employees may participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan currently.
Employees must contribute to a deferred compensation plan in order to receive the following matching City contributions. The City will match contributions of up to $50 per paycheck to the deferred compensation plan offered by the City effective in the first full pay period after July 1, 2023
2.0 INSURANCE
2.1 Health Insurance
2.1.1 The City shall maintain in effect current health insurance coverages for all full-time Unit employees in the competitive and general services.
2.1.2 The City shall contribute the following monthly amounts towards health insurance coverage for full time employees defined above in Section 2.1.1
Per employee $1,437.50
2.1.3 If plan contribution increases are necessary for the 2026, 2027and 2028 plan years, the City and Employees contribution shall be shared equally, provided that increased City and Employee contributions do not exceed $45/month per employee. Increases above $45/month cap are subject to meet and confer process
Should insurance plan changes result in City costs below current costs, the intent of the parties is that the savings shall benefit both the bargaining unit and City equally.
2.1.4 Regular part-time employees will be fully covered at the employee only level at the City's expense. The employee shall have the option of covering additional dependents at their own expense. This shall be determined by utilizing the three tier rate which the City has established for the COBRA and other purposes (less any surcharges). To cover one (1) dependent, the employee will pay the difference between the employee only rate and the employee plus one rate. To cover the family, the employee will pay the difference between the employee only rate and the full family rate under the three tiers.
Exhibit A
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The decision to cover family members shall be made during a one time election when this provision becomes effective. Thereafter, employees may only add or delete family members in accordance with plan rules.
2.1.5 For any member of the Unit who uses all leave due to illness or injury, which is not a Workers' Compensation claim, the City shall maintain the health insurance coverage and pay the premium on behalf of the member for an additional thirty (30) days.
2.1.6 The City and the employees agree to jointly participate in the City Employees Health Committee (CEHC) as outlined in the bylaws dated July 1992.
2.2 Excess Disability Insurance
2.2.1 In the event of job-related injury or illness, the employee will receive the maximum weekly Workers' Compensation benefit as determined by State law. This does not supersede Workers' Compensation laws relating to Public Safety employees.
2.2.2 In addition to this amount, the employee may receive an appropriate amount of accrued sick leave pay to provide for the difference between the established Workers' Compensation amount and the employee's regular gross pay.
2.2.3 The employee may also receive $50.00 per week extra disability coverage in lieu of accrued sick leave pay.
2.2.4 In no event shall the combination of Workers' Compensation benefits exceed the regular gross pay of the affected employee.
2.2.5 It shall be the responsibility of the employee to notify the Finance Department within three (3) days of the injury or illness if the extra coverage option described in Section 2.2.3 above is to be implemented.
2.2.6 Absent notification to the contrary, the Finance Department will automatically apply accrued sick leave with the established Workers' Compensation amount to equal the employee's gross pay.
2.2.7 The $50.00/week excess coverage shall not apply until the seventh (7th) calendar day following injury or illness event.
2.3 Long Term Disability Insurance
The City shall continue paying the Long Term Disability Insurance premium for the Unit members for the term of the agreement.
Exhibit A
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2.4 Life Insurance
Life insurance coverage is Fifty ($50,000) Thousand Dollars for all Unit employees and Two Thousand ($2,000) Dollars per dependents.
3.0 LEAVES
3.1 Vacation Leave
1st year 96 hours
2nd year 104 hours
3rd year 112 hours
4th year 120 hours
5 - 10 years 128 hours
11+ years 176 hours
3.1.1 Employees with more than two (2) times their annual vacation accrual on the books shall bring their accrual within the accrual maximum by December 31, 2017. After one year of service, each employee will be expected to take during each year the vacation to which he/she is entitled.
After December 31, 2017, when an employee’s vacation balance reaches two times their annual vacation accrual, the employee will not accrue vacation until the vacation balance is below the accrual maximum. If an employee is denied requested vacation due to the needs of the City, the department must send a memo explaining the situation for consideration by the City Manager prior to the employee reaching the maximum accrual. Only the City Manager may grant temporary exceptions to this section in extraordinary circumstances.
On a one-time, non-precedent setting basis due to continual staffing shortages impacting the ability to take vacation, members of the Police Management unit may cash out up to 60 hours of vacation time in the pay period beginning August 16, 2025. Employees wishing to cash out vacation must notify payroll in writing by August 8, 2025 of the number of hours, if any, they desire to cash out.
3.2 Holidays
There shall be fourteen (14) holidays per year as specified below:
January 1 (New Year's Day)
January 21 (Martin Luther King Day)
Lincoln's Birthday (Floating holiday)
Third Monday in February (Washington's Birthday)
March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day)
Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
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July Fourth
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
November 11 (Veterans Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving (in lieu of Election Day) December 24 (in lieu of Admission Day)
December 25 (Christmas Day)
December 31
Recognized holidays which fall on Saturday shall be observed on the preceding scheduled work day. Recognized holidays which fall on a Sunday shall be observed on the following scheduled work day.
There will be one (1) floating vacation day credited to each employee on Lincoln's Birthday, which may be taken pursuant to the City's leave regulations.
3.3 Sick Leave
3.3.1 Each employee shall accrue sick leave in the amount of one and one quarter (1-1/4) days per month of service (10 hours). Sick leave is payable per City Personnel Rules and Regulations.
The maximum accumulation of unused sick leave is 125 days (1,000 hours). Sick leave accumulated in any calendar year in excess of 125 days (1,000 hours) shall be paid at the rate of 50% of such excess on the first payroll of December. The balance of such unused sick leave is lost and the sick leave accrual is reduced to 125 days (1,000 hours).
3.3.2 Unused sick leave may not be used to delay the date of an employee's disability retirement.
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4.0 ENACTMENT
This MOU shall become effective upon ratification by the City Council of the City of Watsonville, and shall remain in full force and effect until June 30, 2028, or until a new MOU has been executed
POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT
Date___________ _________________________________
Radovan Radich, Unit Representative
Date___________ _________________________________
Michael McKinley, Unit Representative
Date___________ __________________________________
Donny Thul, Unit Representative
Date___________ ___________________________________
Brian Fulgoni, Unit Representative
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
Date____________ _________________________________
Tamara Vides, City Manager
Date_____________ _________________________________
City Attorney
Date_____________ _________________________________
City Clerk
Exhibit A
1 Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 070825
RESOLUTION NO. (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS PLAN FOR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, CHIEFS OF POLICE AND FIRE (EXECUTIVE TEAM) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
WHEREAS, the attached Compensation and Benefits Plan is intended to establish compensation, benefits and conditions of employment for all at-will positions including the Assistant City Manager, Department Heads, Deputy City Manager, Police Chief, and Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, these positions are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), are at-will employees, serve at the pleasure of the City Manager and can be terminated with or without notice or cause and with no rights of appeal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Council finds that adopting a Resolution approving and appropriating the City of Watsonville Compensation and Benefits Plan for Assistant City Manager, Department Directors, Deputy City Manager, and Chiefs of Police and Fire (Executive Team), does not meet CEQA’s definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
2. That the City Council hereby approves and appropriates the City of Watsonville Compensation and Benefits Plan for Assistant City Manager, Department Directors, Deputy City Manager, and Chiefs of Police and Fire (Executive Team), with
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term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, attached hereto marked Exhibit “A,” and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby ratified. ********************************
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
COMEPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS, DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER, CHIEFS OF POLICE AND FIRE
EFFECTIVE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025 Purpose and Intent: On May 14, 2019, the City Council adopted a resolution No. 65-19 (CM) extracting the at-will, general service positions from the Management Bargaining Unit. This Compensation and Benefits Plan (Plan) is intended to establish compensation, benefits and conditions of employment for all at-will positions including the Assistant City Manager, Department Heads, Deputy City Manager, Police Chief, and Fire Chief. These positions are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), are at-will employees, serve at the pleasure of the City Manager and can be terminated with or without notice or cause and with no rights of appeal.
1) SALARY SCHEDULE
a) Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a 3.0% cost of living increase.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, an equity adjustment of 2.0% shall be provided to Assistant City Manager, Department Heads, Deputy City Manager, Police Chief, and Fire Chief.
b) Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2026, each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a 3.0% cost of living increase. c) Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2027 each step in the salary range for all employees shall be increased by a 3.0% cost of living increase. 2) DEFERRED COMPENSATION
a) Employees may participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan currently in effect starting on July 1, 2022. Employees must contribute to a deferred compensation plan in order to receive the following matching City contributions. Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025 the City will match contributions of up to $120 per pay check to the deferred compensation plan offered by the City effective the first pay period after enrollment.
3) RETIREMENT
a) Retirement Contribution
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i) Miscellaneous Employees Retirement Plan. The City provides the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 retirement program plan for Miscellaneous employees hired before July 1, 2011, including CalPERS Section 20862.8 - Credit for Unused Sick Leave. Employees shall pay the full 7% of the employee share.
ii) Miscellaneous Employees Two-Tier Retirement Plan. The City shall provide the CalPERS 2% @ 60 retirement program plan for Miscellaneous employees hired on or after July 1, 2011 or upon effective date of CalPERS contract amendment including CalPERS Section 20862.8 - Credit for Unused Sick Leave. Final compensation for employees hired on or after July 1, 2011 will be based on the average of the highest wages earned in any consecutive 3-year period. Employees shall pay the full 7% of the employee share.
iii) Miscellaneous Employees PEPRA Tier Retirement Plan. Pursuant to California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), the City shall provide the CalPERS 2% at 62 retirement plan for Miscellaneous employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 or as soon as administratively possible. Final compensation will be based on the average of the highest wages earned in any consecutive 3-year period. (1) Miscellaneous Employees PEPRA Retirement Contribution. Pursuant to California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), Miscellaneous employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 shall pay at least 50% of normal cost of pension or what is determined by CalPERS to be the employee contribution rate.
iv) Public Safety Employees Retirement Plan. Public Safety members of the Management Unit hired prior to July 1, 2011 shall be subject to the same CalPERS retirement program plan provisions outlined in the appropriate public safety bargaining unit MOU.
(1) Public Safety Employees Two-Tier Retirement Plan. Public Safety members of the Management Unit hired on or after July 1, 2011 shall be subject to the same Two-Tier CalPERS retirement program plan provisions outlined in the appropriate public safety bargaining unit MOU. Employees shall pay the full nine percent (9%) of the employee share effective on or after July 1, 2013.
Effective first full pay period after ratification by the Union and approval by City Council, Sworn public safety employee on the Executive Team (Police Chief and Fire Chief) will contribute an additional 3% of retirement toward the employer cost of their retirement plan, for a total contribution of 12%. (2) Public Safety Employees PEPRA Tier Retirement Plan. Pursuant to California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), the City shall provide the CalPERS 2.7% at 57 retirement plan for Public Safety employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 or as soon as administratively possible. Final compensation will be based on the average of the highest wages
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earned in any consecutive 3-year period. Employee will pay the full nine percent (9%) of the employee share effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2013.
(a) Public Safety Employees PEPRA Retirement Contribution. Pursuant to California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), Public Safety employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 shall pay at least 50% of normal cost of pension or what is determined by CalPERS to be the employee contribution rate. In accordance with PERPA, the City may not “pick up” any portion of the required member contributions of employees who meet PEPRA’s “new” member definition (Tier 3). Effective in the first full pay period after July 1, 2023, all public safety employees in the Tier 3 retirement plan shall pay 12% or one half of the normal cost of the benefit, whichever is greater. If one half of the normal cost of the Tier 3 benefit increases, the Tier 3 employees’ retirement contribution shall also immediately increase by the same amount so that at all times these employees are paying at least half the normal cost of their retirement benefit as required by PEPRA. If one half of the normal cost of the Tier 3 decreases, the Tier 3 employees’ retirement contribution shall remain at 12% and any difference between 12% and half the normal cost shall be considered an employee “pick up” of the employer contribution.
b) Retirement Tax Deferment: The City shall maintain the IRS Sec. 414(h)(2) provision allowing employees to make employee retirement contributions with pretax (tax deferred) dollars.
4) ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
a) Employees shall receive Administrative Leave of 15 days (120 hours) per year beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2023. Unused Administrative Leave as of June 30 shall be paid off at the regular rate of pay the succeeding month. b) Employer shall pro-rate Administrative Leave up to a maximum of 10 hours per month for new hires and for every month during the fiscal year for which an employee was employed before termination of City service.
5) OVERTIME PAY-DISASTER RESPONSE
a) Not withstanding that employees are exempt from the FLSA, upon issuance of a Proclamation of a local emergency by the City Council or the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 4 of the Municipal Code, Unit employees are eligible for overtime compensation. Such overtime eligibility shall cease when the City Manager determines that the disaster response has ended. 6) AUTO
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a) Mileage reimbursement for Unit employees shall be at the Federal IRS allowable reimbursement rate.
7) AT-WILL STATUS AND SEVEREANCE PAY
a) As provided in Section 1001 of the City Charter, the City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, and each Department head are in the general service (i.e. at-will). Section 800 of the City Charter provides that the City Council shall establish by ordinance, not inconsistent with the Charter for the organization, conduct and operation of several offices, departments, and other agencies of the City. Section 800 goes on to provide that the City Council may also by ordinance establish additional departments and/or alter or abolish existing departments and/or assign and reassign duties and responsibilities to departments.
At-will status shall mean the right to terminate the employment relationship for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, without further obligation or liability except for the severance pay
The City need not state reasons for release of such identified at-will or general service employees, and such employees have no right or expectation to have release or postrelease proceedings, hearings, or appeals, except persons subject to the Public Safety Officer Procedural Bill of Rights (Govt. Code Section 3300 et seq). Specifically, the Chief of Police shall be afforded the protections of subdivision (c) of Section 3304 of the Government Code.
As of the date of this Compensation Plan, the following positions are at-will and subject to general service. These employees have no right to return to employment in a former position or a right to employment in a former position, or a right to employment in any other position within the City by reason of their employment status:
Administrative Services Director
Airport Director
Assistant City Manager
Community Development Director
Deputy City Manager
Fire Chief
Information Technology Director
Library Director
Parks and Community Services Director
Police Chief
Public Works and Utilities Director
No statement, whether oral or written, or conduct may change such status, except a formal resolution of the Council resolved at a duly held meeting adopting a change of the terms of this MOU. Apart from the Council at a duly noticed meeting no person
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employed by the City has the authority to modify the at-will or general service status of such of head of department employees.
b) Such at-will general service employees shall be entitled to receive three months severance pay if involuntarily terminated by the City. Excluded from the severance pay provision are terminations for illegal activities, gross malfeasance or dereliction of duties or absence from employment without a good cause. 8) Special Provisions-Public Safety
a) Uniform Allowance Uniform allowance shall be One Thousand Two Hundred ($1,200.00) Dollars per year for public safety members of the Management Unit for the purchase and maintenance of required uniform items and footwear. 9) Bilingual Pay
a) Eligibility for Level I Written and/or Conversational Premium Pay:
In order to receive Level I Written and/or Conversational Bilingual Premium Pay employees proficient in the Spanish language must meet the following criteria:
i) The employee must pass the City’s bilingual competency test as administered by the Human Resources Department on an annual basis to maintain the premium pay. The City Manager may waive the annual testing requirement for individuals upon recommendation of the Department Head. Annual basis refers to fiscal year; and ii) The employee is required to serve as an oral interpreter and provide basic written translations on a regular and on-going basis, as certified by the Department Head b) Level I Written and Conversational Premium Pay:
i) For employees hired after November 1, 2006 the City shall pay a stipend of $250/month, pro-rated for part time employees.
ii) Employees eligible for Level I Premium Pay before November 1, 2006 shall receive premium pay equal to five percent (5%) of his/her base salary as of November 1, 2006, with the premium rounded to the nearest dollar, and exclusive of any retroactive wage increases provided under this agreement. A list of each employee’s premium pay under this section will be provided to the Unit. Employees who receive the five percent premium, above, may irrevocably opt into the $250/month stipend specified in (i) above.
c) Level I Conversational Only Premium Pay:
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i) For employees who become eligible and receive Level I Bilingual Conversational Premium Pay on or after July 1, 2013 the City shall pay a stipend of $75/month, prorated for part-time, regular employees. ii) Employees currently receiving Level I Written and Conversational Bilingual Premium Pay pursuant to Section 11 shall continue to receive the premium pay. d) Level II Bilingual Translator Premium Pay:
i) In addition to the Level I stipend for Written and Conversational bilingual competency the City will designate a limited number of staff as Level II Bilingual Translators. Such Level II Bilingual Translators shall perform written translations that are viewed by a large audience of City residents (i.e. City mailers, City Council minutes, inserts in City utility bills, etc.). Level II Bilingual Translators must meet all requirements under Level I prior to applying for Level II consideration. (1) Qualified Level II Translators shall receive the Level I stipend as outlined in 11(b)(ii) and an additional $100/month.
(2) To evidence competency as a Level II Translator, employees must pass a skillsbased test administered by the City to demonstrate competency in written translation.
10) INSURANCE
a) Health Insurance
i) The City shall maintain in effect current health insurance coverages for all full-time Unit employees in the competitive and general services. ii) The City shall contribute the following monthly amounts towards health insurance coverage for full time employees defined above in Section 12.(a)(i) Per employee $1,437.50
iii) If plan contribution increases are necessary for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 plan years, the City and Employees contribution shall be shared equally, provided that increased City and Employee contributions do not exceed $45/month per employee. Increases above $45/month cap are subject to meet and confer process Should insurance plan changes result in City costs below current costs, the intent of the parties is that the savings shall benefit both the bargaining unit and City equally. iv) Regular part-time employees will be fully covered at the employee only level at the City's expense. The employee shall have the option of covering additional dependents at their own expense. This shall be determined by utilizing the three tier
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rate which the City has established for the COBRA and other purposes (less any surcharges). To cover one (1) dependent, the employee will pay the difference between the employee only rate and the employee plus one rate. To cover the family, the employee will pay the difference between the employee only rate and the full family rate under the three tiers.
The decision to cover family members shall be made during a one time election when this provision becomes effective. Thereafter, employees may only add or delete family members in accordance with plan rules.
v) For any member of the Unit who uses all leave due to illness or injury, which is not a Workers' Compensation claim, the City shall maintain the health insurance coverage and pay the premium on behalf of the member for an additional thirty (30) days.
vi) The City and the employees agree to jointly participate in the City Employees Health Committee (CEHC) as outlined in the bylaws dated July 1992. b) Long Term Disability Insurance
The City shall continue paying the Long Term Disability Insurance premium c) Life Insurance
Life insurance coverage is Fifty ($50,000) Thousand Dollars for all Unit employees and Two Thousand ($2,000) Dollars per dependents.
11) LEAVES
a) Vacation Leave
1st year 12 days
2nd year 13 days
3rd year 14 days
4th year 15 days
5 - 10 years 16 days
11+ years 22 days
i) Employees with more than two (2) times their annual vacation accrual on the books shall bring their accrual within the accrual maximum by December 31, 2017. After one year of service, each employee will be expected to take during each year the vacation to which he/she is entitled. After December 31, 2017, when an employee’s vacation balance reaches two times their annual vacation accrual, the employee will not accrue vacation until the vacation balance is below the accrual maximum. If an employee is denied requested vacation due to the needs of the City, the department
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must send a memo explaining the situation for consideration by the City Manager prior to the employee reaching the maximum accrual. Only the City Manager may grant temporary exceptions to this section in extraordinary circumstances. b) Holidays
There shall be fourteen (14) holidays per year as specified below:
January 1 (New Year's Day)
January 21 (Martin Luther King Day)
Lincoln's Birthday (Floating holiday)
Third Monday in February (Washington's Birthday)
March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day)
Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
July Fourth
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
November 11 (Veterans Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving (in lieu of Election Day) December 24 (in lieu of Admission Day)
December 25 (Christmas Day)
December 31 (in lieu of Columbus Day)
Recognized holidays which fall on Saturday shall be observed on the preceding scheduled work day. Recognized holidays which fall on a Sunday shall be observed on the following scheduled work day.
There will be one (1) floating vacation day credited to each employee on Lincoln's Birthday, which may be taken pursuant to the City's leave regulations. c) Sick Leave
i) Each employee shall accrue sick leave in the amount of one and one quarter (1-1/4) days per month of service (10 hours). Sick leave is payable per City Personnel Rules and Regulations.
ii) The maximum accumulation of unused sick leave is 125 days (1,000 hours). Sick leave accumulated in any calendar year in excess of 125 days (1,000 hours) shall be paid at the rate of 50% of such excess on the first payroll of December. The balance of such unused sick leave is lost and the sick leave accrual is reduced to 125 days (1,000 hours).
iii) Unused sick leave may not be used to delay the date of an employee's disability retirement.
12) LONGEVITY PAY
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Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, any non-public safety employee on the Executive Team with at least 10 years as a regular, benefitted Watsonville employee shall receive a one and one-half percent (1.5%) Longevity Pay Premium. Any employee with at least 15 years as a regular, benefited Watsonville employee shall receive an additional one and one-half percent (1.5%) Longevity Pay Premium.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2023, a sworn Fire Chief with at least 10 years as a regular, benefitted Watsonville employee shall receive a two percent (2%) Longevity Pay Premium. A sworn Fire Chief with at least 20 years as a regular, benefitted Watsonville employee shall receive an additional two and one-half percent (2.5%) Longevity Pay Premium.
Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, a Police Chief with at least five (5) years of service as a sworn peace officer with the City of Watsonville shall receive two percent (2%) Longevity Pay Premium, and any Police Chief with at least ten (10) years of service as a sworn peace officer with the City of Watsonville shall receive an additional two percent (2%) Longevity Pay Premium, and any Police Chief with at least fifteen (15) years of service with the City of Watsonville shall receive an additional two and one-half percent (2.5%) Longevity Pay Premium.
1 Reso No. ______ (CM)
Meeting Date: 070825 SWZ ______ TV ______ CC ______
RESOLUTION NO. (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING GEORGIA LYNN ACOSTA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION
[DISTRICT 7]
WHEREAS, Section 906 of the City Charter established a seven member Planning Commission with specific powers and duties; and
WHEREAS, Section 902 of the Charter of the City of Watsonville authorizes each member of the Council to appoint one member to each Commission subject to approval by resolution of the Council adopted by at least four (4) affirmative votes; and WHEREAS, Ed Acosta resigned from his seat on the Planning Commission effective July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Parker has nominated Georgia Lynn Acosta to fill the vacancy and serve the remainder of the unexpired term, ending December 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. Adopting a Resolution appointing a member to the Planning Commission does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
2. That Council Member Parker hereby nominates Georgia Lynn Acosta for appointment to the Planning Commission (expires December 2026), representing District
7. 3. That the Council approves such appointment.
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4. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the newly appointed member and to the Secretary of the Planning Commission. ********************************
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Meeting Date: 070825 SWZ ______ TV ______
RESOLUTION NO.__________ (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
DENYING APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT LATE CLAIM OF
ROTARY CLUB OF FREEDOM 505 SCOUT FAMILY FOR DAMAGES
(Date of Occurrence: June 2024)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
That the application for Leave to Present Late Claim of Rotary Club of Freedom 505 Scouts Family for damages, which was filed with the City Clerk on February 4, 2025, be and the same is hereby rejected.
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City Attorney’s Office
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March 4, 2025
Rotary Club of Freedom
BSA Scout Troop 505
c/o Trina Coffman-Gomez
Watsonville, CA 95076
RE: NOTICE OF LATE CLAIM: Rotary Club of Freedom BSA Scout Troop 505 DATE OF OCCURRENCE: June 2024
DATE CLAIM POSTED: February 4, 2025
Dear Ms. Coffman-Gomez:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the claim you presented to the City Clerk of the City of Watsonville on February 4, 2025, is being returned because it was not presented within six (6) months after the event or occurrence as required by law. See Sections 901 and 911.2 of the Government Code and Section 1005 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Because your claim was not presented within the time allowed by law, no action was taken on the claim.
WARNING
Your only recourse at this time is to apply without delay to the City of Watsonville for leave to present a late claim. See Sections 911.4 to 912.2, inclusive, and Section 946.6 of the Government Code. Under some circumstances, leave to present a late claim will be granted. See Section 911.6 of the Government Code.
You may seek the advice of an attorney of your choice in connection with this matter. If you desire to consult an attorney, you should do so immediately.
Very truly yours,
Samantha W. Zutler
City Attorney
c: Irwin Ortiz, City Clerk
Tamara Vides, Risk Management
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ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12 OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO PARADES
WHEREAS, the United States Constitution and California Constitution guarantee the right of the people to peaceably assemble and speak or protest in public places; and WHEREAS, the City of Watsonville intends to protect these Constitutional rights of the people of Watsonville to peaceably assemble and protest in the City’s public places; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide a coordinated process for managing public places to ensure the health and safety of participants, residents, workers, and other visitors, and to prohibit illegal activities from occurring during special events; and WHEREAS, the City values its open spaces and parks as a space for the public to enjoy the serenity of nature, and wishes to limit the commercial activity present in those spaces; and
WHEREAS, regulation of commercial activity in public parks and open spaces is necessary to ensure the public’s use and enjoyment of natural resources and recreational opportunities and to prevent undue concentration of commercial activity that unreasonably interferes with the scenic and natural character of the City’s parks and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, the City also wishes to create a mechanism for cost recovery and use charges, to the extent authorized by law, while not unduly impacting the viability of special events in public places; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to update its existing permitting requirements for special events in public places to protect the rights of the people to peaceably assemble, as well as to protect and conserve those spaces.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings
The City Council of the City of Watsonville does hereby find that the above referenced recitals are true and correct and incorporated into this Ordinance.
Section 2. Amend Title 5, Chapter 12 of the Watsonville Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 12, Parades, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Section 3. Environmental Review
The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance, which regulates the use and enjoyment of public property and open spaces, is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378(a), as this is not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. In addition, if adoption of the Ordinance were considered to be a “project”, it would be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15323 – Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings. The Ordinance regulates the use of existing public spaces and facilities without expanding or altering their normal operations. The spaces and facilities have a history of being used for the same or similar uses, for at least three years. The Ordinance ensures public parks and facilities continue to be available for public use and enjoyment without impacting the intensity of uses or changing the operations of said facilities. Finally, adoption of the Ordinance is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to the “common sense” exception (14 Cal.
Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance does not propose or permit any new development, nor does it increase (or change in any way) the land use, density, or development regulations applicable to any property.
Section 4. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage by the City Council.
Section 6. Publication
The City Clerk is directed to publish this Ordinance as required by State law.
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TITLE 5 PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND CONDUCT
Chapter 12 - EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
5-12.010 Purpose; Definitions.
The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the First Amendment rights of the people of Watsonville to peaceably assemble and/or protest in the City’s public places and to establish the least restrictive and reasonable time, place and manner regulation of these activities. It is further intended to provide a coordinated process for managing special events to ensure the health and safety of event patrons, residents, workers, and other visitors, to prohibit illegal activities from occurring at special events, and to create mechanisms for cost recovery and use charges, to the extent authorized by law, while not unduly impacting the viability of special events.
Whenever the following words and phrases are used in this chapter they shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section:
(a) “Applicant” means any person who seeks a permit under this Chapter to organize a Special Event.
(b) “Application” means a form approved by the City Manager which an Applicant must submit pursuant to Section 5-12.030.
(c) “Assembly” means the assembling or coming together of a number of persons for a particular purpose.
(d) "City" refers to the City of Watsonville, California. (e) “City Property” means all real property and improvements owned, operated, or controlled by the City. City property includes, but is not limited to, City Hall, police and fire facilities, recreational facilities, parks, libraries, streets, and sidewalks.
(f) "Park" means a park, playground, recreation center or any other area, building or grounds in the City, owned or used by the city and devoted to active or passive recreation.
(g) “Chief of Police” means the Chief of Police or designee. (h) "City Manager" means the City Manager or designee.
(i) “Expressive Activity” means conduct, the sole or principal object of which is the expression of opinion, views, or ideas, protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Expressive activity includes, but is not limited to, public oratory and distribution of literature.
(j) “Organize” means to organize, operate, manage, stage, promote, sponsor or carry on a special event.
(k) “Organizer” means the person who organizes, operates, manages, stages, promotes, sponsors or carries on a Special Event.
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(l) “Permittee” means any person that has been issued a Special Event permit in accordance with this Chapter.
(m)"Person" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
(n) “Special Event” means any of the following:
1. Any organized assemblage of more than two hundred (250) persons at any public place, public property, or public facility which is to gather for a common purpose under the direction or control of a person; or
2. Any organized assemblage at any public place, public property, or public facility which is to gather for a common purpose under the direction or control of a person or organization and that requires closure of a City street; or
3. Any other organized assemblage conducted by a person for a common or collective use, purpose or benefit which shall require extensive use of City public services for police regulation, monitoring or control, erecting barriers, or traffic control, parking needs that will exceed the capacity of the venue, or that will significantly interfere with normal use and operation of public right-of-way for travel; For illustrative purposes, examples of special events include, but are not limited to, concerts, parades, circuses, fairs, festivals, block parties, street fairs, community events, on the water activities (such as boat races) with spectators on public land, mass participation sports (such as marathons and other running events), athletic or sporting events, and community celebrations and observances conducted on public property or public rights of way.
(o) “Special Event Venue” means the area for which a Special Event permit has been issued.
(p) "Vehicle" has the same definition as California Vehicle Code section 415, but excludes vehicles in the service of the City.
5-12.020 Permit—Required—Activities designated.
(a) Except when expressly provided pursuant to the terms of a permit, lease, or contract which has been specifically authorized by the City Council, no person shall conduct a Special Event or cause or permit the same upon any public street, alley, park, dedicated open space, or any other public building or grounds in the city unless there has first been obtained from the City Manager a special event permit to do so, and such permit shall be carried by the person heading or leading such activity.
A. Exempt Activities:
1. Any Expressive Activity on City owned, controlled, or maintained property not otherwise considered a Special Event, provided that the Expressive Activity will conform with applicable traffic regulations, laws or controls. If practicable, the organizers should give notice to the City Manager at least
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four (4) hours prior to the event informing the City of the date and time of the event and provide an estimate of the approximate number of persons who will be participating.
2. Activities on school grounds, which are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter.
3. Spontaneous events which are occasioned by news or affairs coming into public knowledge less than forty-eight hours prior to such event may be conducted on City property without the Organizers or Sponsors having to obtain a Special Event Permit if all of the following factors are satisfied:
i. The spontaneous event does not impede vehicular traffic or violate regulations regarding pedestrian and vehicular traffic; ii. The Organizer or Sponsor provides the police chief or designee with at least four (4) hours of prior notice of the spontaneous event; and
iii. The location where the spontaneous event is to be
conducted has not been previously rented, reserved, or
otherwise obligated to another use in accordance with
established City policies and procedures for use and/or rental of City facilities.
4. Activities conducted by a governmental agency acting within the scope of its authority.
(b) Additional permits and requirements. In addition to a Special Event Permit pursuant to this Chapter, organizers are responsible for obtaining all other relevant permits and approvals for events on public property, including, but not limited to:
(1) Use of parks, public facilities and parking facilities will also require an Exclusive Use/ Facility Use Permit as described in Section 10-1.110.b. (2) Events involving the closure of streets require a traffic control plan certified by an traffic engineer.
(3) Events or activities, which require a special use permit as described in Part 5 of Chapter 14-12 of this Code.
(4) Amplified Sound permit pursuant to Chapter 5-34.
(5) Any permits required by other governmental agencies including, but not limited to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Fire Marshal, County Health or CalTrans.
5-12.030 Permit—Application.
Any person desiring to Organize a Special Event pursuant to Section 5-12.020, shall file an Application with the City Manager at least sixty days before the date of the proposed Special Event, however applications may not be submitted more than one year before the date of the proposed Special Event. The City Manager shall create a form
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Application which shall include, and Applicants shall be required to provide, the following information:
(a) The name of the person or responsible organization requesting a permit to conduct the special event or activity, use a sound amplifying system, or to serve and/or sell alcohol;
(b) If the special event or activity is proposed to be conducted for, on behalf of, or by an organization, the name, address and telephone number of the headquarters of the organization, and the authorized and responsible head of such organization; (c) The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be responsible for the conduct of the Special Event;
(d) The name, address and telephone number of the person or organization to whom the permit is desired to be issued;
(e) The date or dates when the Special Event is to be conducted; (f) The location or the route to be traveled, the starting point and the termination point; (g) The approximate number of persons, and the number and nature of any animals and vehicles, which will participate in the Special Event;
(h) The time when such Special Event will start and terminate; (i) Whether such Special Event will occupy all or a portion of the width of any City street;
(j) The location by streets of any assembly area or areas for the Special Event; (k) The time at which the Organizer will begin to set-up and will complete tear-down activities at the Special Event Venue;
(l) The names of individuals and/or corporations duly registered in the state who will agree in writing to hold the City harmless and indemnify City, pursuant to Section 5-
12.050(b);
(m)Such other information as may be required by the City to enable the City Manager to make adequate and appropriate arrangements for proper policing of the proposed special event or activity or public use of a sound amplifying system, need for City services, or service and/or sale of alcohol.
(n) A traffic control plan, certified by a traffic engineer if the Applicant requests closure of City streets for the proposed Special Event.
5-12.040 Permit—Issuance conditions.
(a) In deciding whether to approve an Application, no consideration may be given to the message of the proposed Special Event, the content of speech, or the identity or associational relationships of the Applicant(s) or Organizer(s). The City Manager shall issue a Permit if the City Manager determines the following:
1. The Application includes all information required by this Chapter and no evidence suggests that the Applicant has knowingly made a false, misleading, or fraudulent statement to the City in the application process;
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2. The conduct of such Special Event will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movements of pedestrian or vehicle traffic, particularly the traffic contiguous to its route;
3. The conduct, nature or location of the Special Event will either not require the dedicated use of police personnel as determined by the Chief of Police, or the Applicant provides for the required police personnel and/or private security personnel, licensed by the state of California, that the Chief of Police determines is necessary to ensure the proper movement of traffic and preserve the safety and security of the community including those attending or participating in the Special Event;
4. The concentration of persons, animals and vehicles during the Special Event will not unduly interfere with fire and police protection of, or emergency medical response to, Special Event Venue or areas contiguous thereto;
5. The conduct of the Special Event will not unduly interfere with the movement of firefighting or other emergency equipment en route to an emergency;
6. The proposed Special Event will not present substantial safety, noise, environmental, or traffic hazards considering the number of participants and proposed location, such as to endanger the health or safety of the event participants, general public or city employees, which cannot be adequately remedied by reasonable traffic control and other safety measures.
7. The Applicant has applied for or obtained all required permits, licenses, insurance coverages, or other authorizations or entitlements required for the Special Event. No permit will be issued by the City, or if first issued any issued permit will be revoked, if any required permit, license, policy or other authorization or entitlement is not obtained or is revoked after initially being issued;
8. The Applicants have entered into a hold harmless agreement for the protection of City as specified in subsection (b) of Section 5-12.050 of this chapter;
9. Payment, if applicable, of any and all related deposits and/or fees.
10.The Special Event is not scheduled to occur at a location and time in conflict with another Special Event already permitted or that can be permitted to another Application that submitted an Application first in time, or is in conflict with City-sponsored programming.
5-12.050 Permit—Terms.
(a) The permit, if issued by the City Manager, shall set forth the pertinent information required by Section 5-12.040 of this chapter, and shall be signed by the Organizer who will be responsible for the conduct of the Special Event.
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(b) Each Permittee shall execute a hold harmless agreement in a form approved by the City agreeing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City against losses and liabilities incurred from the willful or negligent acts or omissions of the permittee or its officers, employees, and agents. If City property is destroyed or damaged by reason of permittee’s special event and the damage or destruction is directly attributable to the permittee, the permittee shall reimburse the City for the actual replacement or repair cost of the destroyed or damaged property. Nothing in this provision shall require a permittee to indemnify the City from claims or losses occasioned by the reaction of third parties to Expressive Activity at the Permittee’s Special Event. (c). Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the Permittee shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the permit a policy of insurance from a reliable insurance company authorized to do business in the state, which policy includes the City, its boards, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as either named insureds or additional named insureds and which provides the coverage that the City Manager determines to be commercially reasonable and adequate under the circumstances. The City Manager shall maintain a list of applicable insurance limits and coverages required that is determined solely on the size of the event, the use of vehicles, and the nature of the facilities involved. If the City Manager determines that a particular use, event, or activity which is for a permit period of no more than one day does not present a substantial or significant public liability or property damage exposure for the City or its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers, the City Manager may give a written waiver of the insurance requirements of this Section.
5-12.060 Permit—Notice of rejection.
The City Manager shall act upon the Application for a permit within 10 business days after the filing thereof. If the City Manager disapproves the Application, the City Manager shall mail to the Applicant within ten days after the date upon which the Application was filed, a notice of the disapproval, including a statement of the reasons for the denial. Such notice shall be mailed or emailed to the Applicant at his/her email address or physical address as given on his/her Application. 5-12.070 Right to appeal.
Any person who has been denied a permit pursuant to this Section may appeal the denial pursuant to Chapter 1-4 of this Code.
5-12.080 Late Application approval.
The City Manager may consider any Application for a permit to conduct a Special Event which is filed less than sixty days before the date of the Proposed Special Event if time and City resources permit. The City Manager shall not consider the content or viewpoint of the speech or conduct proposed by the Application and Special Event in determining whether to consider a late Application under this Section.
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5-12.090 Interference.
It is unlawful for any person to obstruct, impede or interfere with any authorized assembly, person, vehicle or animal participating in a Special Event for which a Special Event permit has been issued.
5-12.100 City Manager Authority.
The City Manager is authorized to take any action, including to promulgate policies or procedures, in furtherance of the administration of this Chapter. 5-12.110 Violation.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (b) Anyone violating, or refuses to abide by, any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of this Code and will be held financially responsible to the maximum extent provided by law for any and all damage caused.
In addition to fines, for any subsequent violations within any consecutive twelve-month period, the City Manager may order the exclusion of the violator from the use of any Park or Public Facility for a period of time as determined at his or her reasonable discretion. 5-12.120– Applicable fees.
Special Event Permit Application fees pursuant to this Chapter may be established by Resolution of the City Council. Applicants shall pay Application fees upon submittal of the Application to the City for review. Where a Special Event requires street closure, barriers, or other infrastructure, the Applicant shall pay such fees as may be established by resolution of the City Council for traffic control and relating municipal expenses, including but not limited to public safety, services, solid waste and recycling services, building inspections, traffic control, and any other applicable fees. Additionally, use of City buildings or facilities shall be subject to any use or rental fees established by the City.
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ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING TITLE
10 RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND
PARKING FACILITIES, OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Watsonville (“City”) values its open spaces and parks as a space for the public to enjoy the serenity of nature, and wishes to limit the commercial activity present in those spaces; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide a coordinated process for managing events in City parks and recreation facilities to ensure the health and safety of event patrons, residents, workers, and other visitors, and to prohibit illegal activities from occurring at special events consisting of expressive activities; and WHEREAS, the United States Constitution and California Constitution guarantee the right of the people to peaceably assemble and speak or protest in public places; and WHEREAS, the City intends to protect these Constitutional rights of the people of Watsonville to peaceably assemble and protest in the City’s public spaces, including City parks, public facilities and parking facilities; and WHEREAS, the City also wishes to create a mechanism for cost recovery and use charges, to the extent authorized by law, while not unduly impacting the viability of events; and
WHEREAS, regulation of commercial activity in public parks and open spaces is necessary to ensure the public’s use and enjoyment of natural resources and recreational opportunities and necessary to prevent undue concentration of commercial activity that unreasonably interferes with the scenic and natural character of the City’s parks and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to update its existing permitting requirements for the City’s public parks, open spaces, facilities and parking areas to protect the rights of the people to peaceably assemble, as well as to protect and conserve those spaces.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings
The City Council of the City of Watsonville does hereby find that the above referenced recitals are true and correct and incorporated into this Ordinance.
Section 2. Amend Title 10 of the Watsonville Municipal Code Title 10, Public Parks, Public Facilities, and Parking Facilities, is amended in its entirety
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to read as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. Environmental Review
The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance, which regulates the use and enjoyment of public property and open spaces, is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378(a), as this is not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. In addition, if adoption of the Ordinance were considered to be a “project”, it would be exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15323 – Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings. The Ordinance regulates the use of existing public spaces and facilities without expanding or altering their normal operations. The spaces and facilities have a history of being used for the same or similar uses, for at least three years. The Ordinance ensures public parks and facilities continue to be available for public use and enjoyment without impacting the intensity of uses or changing the operations of said facilities. Finally, adoption of the Ordinance is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to the “common sense” exception (14 Cal.
Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance does not propose or permit any new development, nor does it increase (or change in any way) the land use, density, or development regulations applicable to any property.
Section 4. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage by the City Council.
Section 6. Publication
The City Clerk is directed to publish this Ordinance as required by State law.
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TITLE 10 PUBLIC PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND PARKING FACILITIES Chapter 10.1 ACTIVITIES IN CITY PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND PUBLIC PARKING
FACILITIES
10-1.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth herein or as otherwise specified in the guidelines referenced herein. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. (a) “Applicant” means any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, nonprofit organization, association, group or other business entity or organization who seeks a permit under this Chapter. For purposes of this Chapter, “applicant” includes the organizer of the event, responsible for coordination and management of the event on the day or days of the event. (b) Boat” shall mean any vessel or device in or upon which persons or property may be transported upon, over, or under the surface of the water. (c) “Camping” shall have the same meaning as Chapter 5-36.01. (d) "City" refers to the City of Watsonville, California. (e) "City Manager" means the City Manager or designee.
(f) “Expressive Activity” shall have the same definition as set forth in Chapter 5-12. (g) "FAA" refers to Federal Aviation Administration.
(h) "Park" means a park, playground, open space area, trail, or any other area, or grounds in the city, owned or used by the City and devoted to active or passive recreation including parking lots constructed directly in and around the park to serve the customers of the park and includes Skate Parks and Bicycle Pump Tracks, as defines in Section 10-2.010. (i) "Person" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
(j) “Permit” means a permit issued by the City of Watsonville pursuant to this Chapter. (k) Pinto Lake Recreation Area”, for convenience referred to in this chapter as “Pinto Lake”, or “the Lake”, shall include the waters of Pinto Lake within the boundaries of the City property, as well as the lands owned by the City contiguous to the Lake and devoted to recreational uses and facilities, including, but not limited to, boating, fishing, and other water activities. (l) “Public Facility” means all Public Buildings and Public Parking Facilities as defined in this section.
(m)"Public Building" means City-owned buildings including general governmental buildings, recreation centers, libraries, restrooms, public service centers and any other building used by the City for public purposes.
(n) "Public Parking Facilities" means a City-owned parking lot or parking facility constructed to provide parking to a general area of the City that is not primarily a "Park" or "Public Building" as defined.
(o) “Refuse” means any broken glass, ashes, grease, food waste boxes, shopping carts garbage, trash, bottles, cans, papers, ashes, food and vegetable material, rubbish, industrial wastes, animal waste, grass clippings, tree or shrub pruning or any other discarded substance, matter, or thing, whether liquid or solid.
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(p) "Unmanned Aircraft" means an aircraft weighing less than fifty-five pounds, including everything that is onboard or otherwise attached to the aircraft, that can be flown without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. (q) "Vehicle" has the same definition as California Vehicle Code section 415, but excludes vehicles in the service of the City.
(r) “Wheeled Vehicles” means a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, scooter or other wheeled device powered by human activity or by motor and includes electric bicycles. 10-1.020 General provisions.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all Parks and Public Facilities to facilitate the pursuit and enjoyment of leisure activities and for the general welfare of the community.
The following principles shall govern use of Parks and Public Buildings:
a) Parks and Public Buildings are primarily intended for the use and enjoyment by residents of Watsonville.
b) Public recreation services, spaces, and activities should be available to all Watsonville residents without discrimination as to race, religion, gender, identity, economic status, or any protected status;
10-1.030 Operating hours and Closures.
(a) Operating hours for Parks and Public Facilities are established as follows, unless authorized by permit or agreement by the City Manager:
(1) Parks. All Parks shall be open from sunrise to sunset and remain closed from sunset to sunrise;
(2) Public Facilities. Operating hours shall be established by the City Manager. (b) The opening and closing hours of Parks and Public Facilities shall be posted at each entrance and exit thereof for public information.
(c) Curfew. Unless authorized by City permit, it shall be unlawful for any person to be or remain in a Park or Public Facility when closed to the public. (d) The City Manager may close all or any portion of any Park or Public Facility to the public at any time, and for any interval of time, as is reasonably necessary for the preservation and protection of the Park or Public Facility.
10-1.040 Park or Public Facility Regulations.
The City Manager is authorized to take any action, including to promulgate policies or procedures, in furtherance of the administration of this Chapter. 10-1.050 Parks and Public Facilities – Prohibited Conduct The following conduct is prohibited in all Parks and Public Facilities, unless otherwise permitted by the City:
(a) Damage to Property. No person may mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, barriers, signs markers, monuments, trash receptacles, paving or paving materials, water lines, or other public utilities or part or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal;
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(b) Failure to Properly Use Restrooms. All patrons of Public Facilities shall cooperate in maintaining restrooms in a neat and sanitary condition; (c) Removal of or Damage to Vegetation. No person may dig, remove, or damage any soil, rock, stones, trees, shrubs or plants, down timber or other wood or materials. Nor shall any person attach any rope, wire or other contrivance to any tree or plant or use stakes or penetrate the ground deeper than 8” without prior approval by the City; (d) Climbing, Standing, Sitting. No person may climb, stand or sit on trees, monuments, buildings or walls, vases, fountains, railing, fence or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for such purposes;
(e) Hunting Animals. No person may hunt, molest, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw anything at any animal; nor shall any person remove or have in possession the young of any animal, or the eggs or nest or young of animals; (f) Releasing Animals. Except as otherwise regulated by law, no person may lead, ride, drive, keep or let loose any animal, reptile or fowl of any kind in any Park or Public Facility unless under proper control by the animal's owner or attendant. Dogs in Parks must comply with Section 10-1.060(a). The owner shall be responsible for any damage or injury that may be caused by the animal;
(g) Feeding Nondomestic Animals. No person may feed domestic or nondomestic animals any food, including breads, seeds, nuts or other foods or give or offer, or attempt to give any known noxious or toxic substance as many cause unintentional harm, illness, or death; (h) Horse Riding. No person may ride a horse, except on designated trails or by permit. Where permitted, horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained, and ridden with due care, and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended, nor shall they be hitched to any rock, tree, or shrub;
(i) Use of Intoxicating Substances. Consumption of alcoholic beverages or use of any other intoxicating substance is prohibited in all Parks and Public Facilities, except pursuant to valid City-issued permit. Moreover, no person may enter or remain in a Park or Public Facility while under the influence of any illegal drug or alcohol when the consumption of alcohol is not approved as part of a City-issued permit; (j) Use of Illegal Drugs. No person may use any controlled substance in a manner that is prohibited under state or federal law;
(k) Smoking. No person may engage in smoking activities as defined by Section 5-37.06 of the Watsonville Municipal Code.
(l) Unauthorized Gambling. Playing, betting at or against, or wagering on for money, chips, shell, credit or any other representative of value any game that is prohibited by the Penal Code of the State of California is prohibited within all Parks and Public Facilities; (m)Possession of Firearms, Weapons. No person may use, carry or possess firearms of any description, or air rifles, spring guns, bows and arrows, slings, BB guns, pellet guns, airsoft guns, orbeez guns, sling shots or any other forms of weapons potentially dangerous to wildlife or human safety. Shooting into Parks or Public Facilities from beyond Park or Public Facility boundaries is similarly prohibited;
(n) Pollution of Waters. No person may throw, discharge or otherwise place in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, or other body of water in or adjacent to any Park or Public Facility, or any tributary, stream, storm sewer or drain flowing into such waters, any substance which will or may result in the pollution of such waters;
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(o) Disposal of Refuse. No person may dump, deposit or leave any refuse on Park or Public Facility grounds. Refuse shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided; and where such receptacles are not provided, the individual generating the Refuse shall remove all such Refuse and properly dispose of elsewhere; (p) Storage of Personal Property. No person may store, contain, or otherwise leave personal property unattended where not otherwise approved by a City-issued permit; (q) Public Bathing, Swimming. No person may swim, bathe or wade in any restrooms, fountains, ponds, lakes or streams not specifically provided for that purpose and so posted. Swimming in the nude or nude sunbathing is prohibited anywhere in a Park or Public Facility; (r) Camping. Camping is only permitted in the City in accordance with Chapter 5-36 of the Municipal Code;
(s) Discharge or Lighting of Fireworks Prohibited in City Parks. No person may bring, possess or set off, or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn, any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets or other fireworks or explosives of flammable material or discharge them or throw them into any Park or Public Facility or any roadway adjacent thereto. This prohibition includes any substance, compound, mixture or articles that, in conjunction with any other substance or compound, would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints. This prohibition also includes fireworks that may otherwise be legal to possess within this State; (t) Fires. No person may make or kindle a fire for any purpose except at places provided for such purpose, nor leave a fire at a place provided for such purpose before the fire is completely extinguished, nor utilize a designated BBQ pit without disposing of remnants in provided bins;
(u) Use of Cooking Equipment without a City Permit. No person may use cooking equipment within Parks or Public Facilities without a City-issued permit or approval, and proper disposal and containment requirements for food scraps, grease, or other food remnants in accordance with posted signs. Use of City-provided barbeque pits is permitted by reservation, or if not reserved, on a first come, first served basis; (v) Powered Model Airplanes, Watercraft, or Rockets. Use powered model airplanes, watercraft, or rockets at any time, without permit;
(w) Powered Cars, or Trucks. Use powered cars, or trucks in a manner that is dangerous, negligent, careless, reckless or that otherwise poses a risk of harm, danger or injury to life or property or in a manner which may interfere, in any way, with another person or entity's right to privacy, right to quiet enjoyment of his/her property, business operations or recreational activities;
(x) Unmanned Aircraft. No person may use unmanned aircraft or drones, in a manner that is inconsistent with the state or federal law, including FAA regulations, or at a Park or Public Facility not designated for unmanned aircraft use by the City Manager. (y) Use of Wheeled Vehicles. No person may:
(1) Ride a Wheeled Vehicle in violation of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of this Code. (2) Ride a Wheeled Vehicle on other than a paved vehicular road or path designated for that purpose. A person shall be permitted to wheel, push or carry a Wheeled Vehicle by hand over any grassy area or wooded trail or on any paved area reserved for pedestrian use;
(3) Ride a Wheeled Vehicle and not yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
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(4) Ride a Wheeled Vehicle in a manner that interferes with entry or exit from Parks or any Public Facility.
(5) Ride a Wheeled Vehicle other than on the right-hand side of the road paving as close as conditions permit, and Wheeled Vehicles shall be kept in single file when two (2) or more are operating as a group. Wheeled Vehicle users shall at all times operate with reasonable regard to the safety of others, signal all turns, pass to the right of any vehicle they are overtaking, and pass to the right of any vehicle they may be meeting;
(6) Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is provided and there is space available;
(7) Leave a Wheeled Device lying on the ground or paving, or set against trees, or in any place or position where other persons may trip over or be injured by such device.
(z) Games. No person may take part in or play any game involving thrown or otherwise propelled objects except in areas set apart for such forms of recreation unless authorized by the City Manager. The playing of rough or potentially dangerous games to others, such as football, baseball, and soccer, shall be prohibited, except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefor;
(aa) Noise and Amplified Sound. No person or group may exceed the noise standards set forth in Section 5-8.02 of this Code. No person may employ amplified sound without a permit as required by Chapter 5-34 of this Code.
(1) It shall be unlawful to have live entertainment or sound application, with the exception of scheduled Little League games within the baseball diamond.
Radios, record players, television sets, and tape players may be used only when the volume does not exceed the volume of normal conversational speech. (bb) Merchandising, Advertising.
(1) Sales and Merchandising. Vendors offering food or any article for sale shall not obstruct pedestrian walkways, parking spaces, fields, or other natural landscapes. (2) Advertising and Signs. Paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatever on any tree, fence, rock, or other natural or artificial surface; advertisements and signs may only be temporarily affixed or posted to sign boards provided by the City.
(cc) Use of Vehicles and Boats.
(1) Compliance with Vehicle Code. All persons must comply with all applicable provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State in regard to equipment and operation of vehicles, together with such regulations as are contained in this chapter and any other ordinances of the City regulating traffic;
(2) Obedience to Traffic Officers, Peace Officers and Their Designees. All persons shall obey all traffic officers, peace officers and their designees, and City employees who are hereafter authorized and instructed to direct traffic in Public Facilities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and such supplementary regulations as may be issued by the City;
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(3) Observance of Traffic Regulations. All persons shall observe carefully all traffic signs indicating speed, direction, caution, stopping or parking, and all other signs posted for proper control and to safeguard life and property;
(4) Excessive Speed. Ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding five (5) miles per hour.
10-1.060 Conduct in City Parks – Specifically.
The following conduct is prohibited at City Parks:
(a) Dogs. Bring, lead or unleash a dog on a playing field, ballfield or court, or unleash a dog, except in areas provided for that purpose and so posted. (b) Glass Bottles. Bring and/or dispose of glass bottles into a Park; (c) Pinto Lake Recreation Area.
(1) Ride, drive, or permit or allow any horse, cow, cat, or other domestic animal, excluding dogs, within the Pinto Lake Recreation Area without the permission of the City. In any event, such animals, if permitted by the City, shall be on a leash, properly harnessed, or otherwise adequately controlled. Dogs are permitted within Pinto Lake Park, provided that the dog remains on a leash; (2) Take fish at those locations or within an area specified in rules and regulations adopted by resolution of the Council provided such prohibited fishing areas are posted so as to provide reasonable notice of such prohibition and regulations. (3) Operate any Boat at a speed greater than five (5) miles per hour. 10-1.070 Conduct in Public Buildings – Specifically.
The following conduct is prohibited at Public Buildings:
(a) Possessing animals in any Public Building except for service animals or when the possession of the animal is approved as part of a Permit issued pursuant to 10-1.090. (b) Riding or using Wheeled Vehicles.
(c) All persons visiting Public Buildings are subject to the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 10 of this Code.
10-1.080 Conduct in Public Parking Facilities - Specifically.
No person at a City Public Parking Facility shall do any of following:
(a) Remain present in a Public Parking Facility for any other purpose than to travel to and from a vehicle parked within the Public Parking Facility; (b) Ride or use Wheeled Vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, or scooter.
(c) Park a Vehicle or Boat in other than an established or designated parking area, and such use shall be in accordance with the posted directions there, and with the instructions of any attendant who may be present.
(d) Drive any vehicle on any area except paved roads or parking areas, or such other areas as may be designated as temporary parking areas by the City.
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10-1.090 Permit Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any use of any Park or Public Facility for which a Permit is required without obtaining such a permit, except where such activity is regulated by other provisions of this Code, such as Chapter 5-12. Nothing in this Chapter shall require persons or entities to obtain a permit for Expressive Activities, where such activity is addressed by Chapter 5-12 of this Code.
The following uses or activities within all or a portion of Public Facilities or Parks require a special permit issued by the City Manager:
(a) Gatherings or Events in City Parks or Public Facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
a. Gatherings or events in the City Plaza, Pinto Lake Park, Franich Park, or Ramsay Park wherein 75 or more individuals will be present. Events wherein more than 250 individuals will be present are subject to the provisions of Chapter 5-12;
b. Gatherings or events in any City Park or Public Building or a portion thereof, wherein an individual or organization intends to host an event to the exclusion of the general public or where the general public must purchase admission. c. Gatherings or events or use of any City Park or Public Facility that exceeds the operational hours of the Park or Public Facility.
(b) Camping. Permits for Camping shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 5-36 of this Code. (c) Construct Temporary Building, Structure. Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether permanent or temporary in character, or run or string any public service utility into, upon or across such lands;
(d) Jump houses. Erect a jump house or other inflatable structure. (e) Conduct, Advertise Professional Pyrotechnic Displays. Conduct, advertise, or plan for any professional pyrotechnic display;
(f) Chemical Toilets. Temporary use of temporary or chemical toilets. 10-1.100 Application for Permit.
a) Any individual or group desiring a permit, pursuant to Section 10-1.090 shall apply to the City Manager, in writing on a form approved by the City Manager. b) A complete application must be submitted to the City Manager at least 72 hours prior to the desired reservation or event.
10-1.110 Criteria for Approval.
The City Manager shall approve a permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter if the City Manager determines the application meets any of the following criteria:
a) The information contained in the application, or supplemental information provided, is complete and is not materially false or misleading.
b) The Applicant has provided satisfactory evidence of insurance, where required, and has remitted any fees or deposits as required by this chapter. c) The Applicant has provided evidence of obtaining relevant permits from other state or local entities.
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d) The Park or Public Building, or portion thereof, is available for the period for which the permit is requested.
e) The area proposed for the Applicant’s use or activity can safely accommodate the number of participants expected to participate.
f) The proposed use, activity or event is compatible with the uses established for the requested Park or Public Building or portion thereof during the date or time requested. g) The proposed use does not have realistic potential to create a threat to the public health, safety or welfare, or to damage public property, that cannot be adequately remedied by reasonable traffic control, barriers, and/or other safety measures. h) The proposed use would not require the diversion of public safety or other city employees from their normal duties so as to unreasonably reduce adequate levels of service to any other portion of the city.
i) The proposed use, event or activity will not have a substantial adverse environmental impact.
j) The proposed use does not conflict with applicable provisions of any federal, state and/or local law.
k) For events or uses in the City Plaza, the proposed use is not commercial. 10-1.120 – Conditions of Approval.
Permits issued pursuant to this chapter are subject to such reasonable conditions as the City Manager may determine necessary to coordinate multiple uses of public property, assure preservation of public property and public places, prevent dangerous, unlawful uses, protect the safety of persons and property, ensure compliance with noise requirements set forth in Chapter 5-8.02 of this code, and to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the Park and/or Public Facility. These conditions may include conditions for waste management and restoration of the Park, environmental protection, conditions to ensure safe accommodation of an event’s pedestrian and vehicular traffic, indemnification and hold harmless of the City, and reasonable designation of alternate sites, times, or dates in the event of conflict with available resources.
10-1.130 Permit Holder Responsibilities.
An individual or organization issued a permit pursuant to this Chapter shall:
a) Comply with all rules and regulations and all applicable City ordinances as though the same were incorporated into the permit.
b) Comply with all conditions imposed by the permit.
c) Inform all attendees of the conditions of the permit and the applicable rules and regulations.
d) Make the permit available at the event site and shall exhibit it upon request of any city official.
10-1.140 – Revocation of Permit.
Permits issued pursuant to this Chapter may be revoked and the proposed event or use dispersed if the City Manager or designee determines:
a) That the Applicant misrepresented or misstated any material fact in their application; or b) That the Applicant damaged city property or violated permit conditions; or c) That the activity or any significant part thereof taking place on said premises is contrary to state or local law or is endangering life and/or property. 10-1.150 Right to Appeal.
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Any person who has been denied a permit pursuant to this Section may appeal the denial pursuant to Chapter 1-4 of this Code.
10-1.160 Fees.
The City Manager is authorized and directed to charge and collect such fees as may be established by resolution of the Council for the use of Parks or Public Facilities. 10-1.170 Violation.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (b) Anyone violating, or refuses to abide by, any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of this Code and will be held financially responsible to the maximum extent provided by law for any and all damage caused. (c) In addition to fines, for any subsequent violations within any consecutive twelve-month period, the City Manager may order the exclusion of the violator from the use of any Park or Public Facility for a period of time as determined at his or her reasonable discretion.
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TITLE 10 CITY PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PARKING FACILITIES Chapter 10.2 CITY SKATE PARK AND BICYCLE PUMP TRACK FACILITIES 10-2.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth herein or as otherwise specified in the guidelines referenced herein. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. (a) "Bicycle Pump Track" means City-owned property that involves a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders “pumping” – generating momentum by up and down body movement, instead of pedaling or pushing, and includes the fence and the entire fenced-in area surrounding and including the pump track amenities. (b) "City" refers to the City of Watsonville, California. (c) "City Manager" means the City Manager or designee.
(d) “City Facility” means all Public Buildings and Facilities, Public Parking Lots and Parking Facilities, and Recreation Centers as defined in 10-2.-010(h) through (j), (e) "Park" means a park, playground, open space area, trail, or any other area, or grounds in the city, owned or used by the City and devoted to active or passive recreation including parking lots constructed directly in and around the park to serve the customers of the park. (f) "Person" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
(g) “Public Facility” means all Public Buildings and Public Parking Facilities as defined in this section.
(h) "Public Building" means City-owned buildings including general governmental buildings, recreation center, libraries, restrooms, public service centers and any other building used by the City for public purposes.
(i) "Public Parking Facilities" means a City-owned parking lot or parking facility constructed to provide parking to a general area of the City that is not primarily a "Park" or "Public Building" as defined.
(j) "Skate Park" means City-owned property for use solely for skate boarding and skating purposes, and includes the fence and the entire fenced-in area surrounding and including the skate park amenities.
(k) "Vehicle" Vehicle" has the same definition as California Vehicle Code section 415, but excludes vehicles in the service of the City.
(l) “Wheeled Vehicles” means a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, scooter or other wheeled device powered by human activity or by motor. 10-2.020 General provisions.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all Skate Parks and Bicycle Pump Tracks, whether permanent or temporary, in the City to provide opportunities for individuals to pursue and enjoy leisure activities and to assume the general welfare of the community. In addition to regulations
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set forth in this Chapter, Skate Parks and Bicycle Pump Tracks are subject to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 10.
10-2.030 Use of Skate Parks and Bicycle Pump Tracks.
The following regulations shall apply within Skate Parks and Bicycle Pump Tracks, whether permanent or temporary:
(a) Any person using a Skate Park or Bicycle Pump Track shall be subject to the provisions related to City Parks in Chapter 1 of Title 10.
(b) Skate Parks and Bicycle Pump Tracks are open in accordance with posted signage.
The City Manager may authorize exclusive use of Skate Parks or Bicycle Pump Tracks by a group or person by issuing a permit upon receipt of an application pursuant to Title 10-1 of this Code. Skate Parks and Bicycle Pump Tracks may be closed for any period of time at the sole discretion of the City Manager for any reason, including but not limited to inclement weather, repair and maintenance, health and safety emergencies, violations by users of rules and regulations, graffiti, or defacement of property. (c) No person shall use Skate Parks for any purpose other than skateboarding, scootering or inline skating or use the Bicycle Pump Track for any purpose other than bicycling; except as otherwise prohibited or permitted as designated and scheduled by the City Manager.
(d) No person under the age of twelve may enter or use Skate Parks or Bicycle Pump Tracks without the supervision of an adult.
(e) Skateboarding, inline/roller skating, bicycle jumping or any other use of Skate Parks or Bicycle Pump Tracks not otherwise designated shall be considered hazardous recreational activities. No person may engage in any act that is reckless or that pose danger to other users or spectators, including, but not limited to, body flips; riding a skateboard or bicycle facing entirely backwards; two or more individuals riding on the same skateboard or bicycle; riding a skateboard on one's knees or while sitting or lying on the skateboard; causing the skateboard intentionally to shoot out away from the rider; tandem skating or bicycling within three feet in front of or behind each rider; any acts that exceeds the skill level of the rider and presents a risk of serious injury to the rider or other persons, with the exception of those persons participating in events permitted by the City.
(f) Persons using the Skate Parks or Bicycle Pump Tracks shall obey all signage, permanent or temporary and shall follow all instructions of city staff. (g) No person shall use Skate Parks or Bicycle Pump Tracks without wearing proper safety equipment including a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. (h) No person shall destroy, damage, deface, place graffiti upon, temper with, remove or relocate any part of Skate Parks or Bicycle Pump Tracks, including signage notifying the hazardous nature of the activities in the Skate Park or Bicycle Pump Tracks, rules and regulations and the requirement to wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. (i) No person may remain in or loiter about Skate Parks or Bicycle Pump Tracks when not using the Skate Park or Bicycle Pump Track for its permitted purposes. (j) No person shall operate any Wheeled Vehicle on the curbs or driveways of the Cityowned areas surrounding. (k) Food, drink, gum, and wax are prohibited inside Skate Park and Bicycle Pump Tracks.
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10-2.040 Signs.
Signs shall be posted with two (2") inch letters at City parks as notice to any person that they must wear a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and be courteous, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, and comply with this Chapter. Signs shall also indicate that persons failing to abide by these requirements will be subject to citation pursuant to the City’s Municipal Code. 10-2.050 Enforcement—Compliance.
The City, or any City staff person showing proper identification, shall encourage compliance with and shall cause the enforcement of this Chapter and any such rule promulgated hereunder. 10-2.060 Violation.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter. (b) Anyone violating, or refusing to abide by, any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of this Code and will be held financially responsible to the maximum extent provided by law for any and all damage caused. (c) In addition to fines, for any subsequent violations within any consecutive twelve-month period, the City Manager may order the exclusion of the violator from the use of any park or facility for a period of time as determined at his or her reasonable discretion. 10-2.070 Adoption of rules and regulations.
The City Manager is authorized to take any action, including to promulgate policies or procedures, in furtherance of the administration of this Chapter.
City Manager
Report
July 8, 2025
Spirit of
Watsonville Parade
A heartfelt thank you to all City staff whose hard
work made this event possible and to our
amazing community for keeping this tradition
alive with your presence!
Special thanks to everyone who came out to the
Dog Parade and made it fun and memorable!
Fireworks
Enforcement
75 calls for service related to fireworks
Fire crews ran roughly 6-7 dumpster fires and several
small grass fires that were all extinguished and confined to the area of origin.
About 30 WFD admin cites were issued by PD
Mock Council
Meeting
Great job to the
Summer in the City interns and
"Council Members"
Street Lights
Update
The 40 initial streetlight repairs are about halfway done.
These bulbs provide more light than the existing bulbs
Airport
Restaurant
Opportunity
The City of Watsonville's Municipal Airport is soliciting interest for the lease of its restaurant facility.
Completed applications must be returned by 5:00 pm,
July 22, 2025.
watsonvilleairport.com
Watsonville
Academy
We had great response from the community and all
spots have been filled!
We look forward to the 2025 Group of Participants.
Federal Funding
Earmarked
Senator Alex Padilla and Congressman Adam Schiff
have successfully advocated for Watsonville and
our surrounding communities through their funding
requests, helping secure federal support for these
critical projects.
National
Night Out
Join us on Tuesday, August 5, as neighborhoods
across Watsonville, come together to celebrate
National Night Out.
Here in Watsonville, residents are invited to host their own block parties, BBQs, or neighborhood get-togethers.
Local organizations and nonprofits can also get involved by setting up a table at the official City-sponsored site, where families can enjoy games, giveaways, and more.
Those interested in participating must register by July 15 using this link: https://bit.ly/4n7bgJR
El Dorado
Fashions
500 Main Street, Watsonville
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 11AM – 7 PM
Friday – Saturday: 11AM – 8PM
Sunday: 11AM – 7PM
Closed on Tuesdays
LINK: VIDEO
El Valle
Produce
530 Walker Street, Watsonville
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 8 AM – 2 PM
Sunday: Closed
LINK: VIDEO
Thank you
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1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
TO: CITY COUNCIL
WRITTEN BY: Housing Manager Landaverry
Administrative Analyst Ortiz
RECOMMENDED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BRLETIC
APPROVED BY: TAMARA VIDES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2029 AND ANNUAL 2025-2026 ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan for fiscal years 2025-2029 and the Annual Action Plan for the fiscal year 2025-2026, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the same to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval, with any possible adjustments to the funding levels, and with clarifying and/or non-substantive modifications, as necessary.
BACKGROUND:
Following the requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City must adopt a five-year Consolidated Plan to qualify for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funding. This plan is subject to HUD's approval and must be updated every five years to ensure the City’s ongoing eligibility for these critical funds. Additionally, the City is required to submit an annual Action Plan that outlines the specific use of CDBG funds for each fiscal year.
The City’s current five-year Consolidated Plan, which was approved by HUD in 2020, covers the period from 2020 to 2025. The HUD program years align with the City’s fiscal years, meaning the current plan spans from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025.
2 The City must now prepare and adopt a new five-year Consolidated Plan for the next funding cycle, which will cover the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. This new plan will build upon the priorities and strategies identified in the current plan while incorporating any new needs, goals, and community priorities. Once adopted, the plan will be submitted to HUD for approval.
DISCUSSION:
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
As an entitlement jurisdiction, HUD requires the city to prepare a Consolidated Plan every five years, fostering a community-wide dialogue on the market environment, affordable housing, and community development needs for the city. The city is also required to prepare an Annual Action Plan to report on the distribution of federal funding and a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to identify the City’s progress in meeting the goals discussed in the Consolidated Plan’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.
To meet the community’s needs, the Consolidated Plan is guided by the following goals:
Affordable Housing- Provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for extremely low- to moderateincome households by preserving and expanding the affordable housing stock. This includes supporting housing programs for individuals experiencing homelessness, such as emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing solutions, as well as efforts to prevent homelessness. Additionally, it aims to strengthen code enforcement efforts to ensure that housing quality and safety standards are consistently maintained. Economic Development- Support economic development by providing resources and guidance to microenterprises, with a focus on expanding opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals. Promote the revitalization of downtown and commercial/industrial areas through improvement programs that enhance both economic activity and the surrounding housing stock. Public Services- Enhance public safety and living environments by supporting after school programs and expanding supportive services for youth, individuals with special needs, those experiencing homelessness, and low- to moderate-income households. Public Facilities- Enhance the community's image and living conditions by improving infrastructure and park facilities that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents, including continuous upgrades through public facility rehabilitation and infrastructure reconstruction.
The Consolidated Plan is designed to be broad in scope, allowing for maximum flexibility within the HUD/CDBG guidelines. Specific projects and funding allocations are detailed in the annual Action Plan.
Activities outlined in the Action Plan should align with the community’s long-term goals and priorities established in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Additionally, at least 70% of CDBG expenditures must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
There are limits on the amount of funds that can be allocated to Public Services and Planning/Administration activities. Public Services funding is capped at 15% of the entitlement amount,
3 plus estimated program income from the previous program year. Planning and Administration funding is limited to 20% of the entitlement amount, including estimated program income.
Based on the latest direction from HUD and the local needs of low- and moderate-income Watsonville residents, staff is proposing the following activities for the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan:
2025-2026 Action Plan
The annual Action Plan estimates CDBG revenue and proposes specific new and continuing projects for CDBG funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which are summarized below.
Project Name Description/Activities
Youth Center Staffing
Funding will be used for Parks and Community services staff at the Gene Hoularis Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center, which provides recreational services to approximately 100 youth each day. The Youth Center provides a variety of recreation and neighborhood services programs that benefit the City's youth. The recreational programs will focus on sports, games, arts & crafts, and other learning programs.
Code Enforcement
(Affordable Housing)
The proposed funding will be used to operate a code enforcement program in target areas to address and inspect illegal and unsafe construction, substandard housing and property maintenance issues throughout the City. In addition, City staff will hold community educational trainings and presentations in low-income areas to ensure that real properties do not reach a state of deterioration or disrepair.
Housing Rehabilitation
Funding is used to provide financial and technical assistance to income-qualified homeowners to address critical health, safety, and structural repairs. Eligible improvements include roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, windows, and other code compliance repairs.
Administration and
Planning
Planning administration and management of the CDBG Program.
Oversight will include reporting, expenditure tracking, IDIS entry, action plan development, monitoring, citizen participation, program guidelines, housing rehabilitation program, contract management and compliance.
Micro-Enterprise Business
Technical Assistance
To strengthen local entrepreneurship in Watsonville, the City will provide funds to El Pajaro Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization, to manage the Plaza Vigil Business Incubator program, which focuses on providing micro-enterprise business technical assistance and general technical assistance to small businesses. The activity will also provide funding for the Incubator Without Walls program, which provides business training and technical assistance to Watsonville business start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Ramsay Park
Playground Phase III
The Park will add an all-inclusive Playground to the amenities as described in the Ramsay Park Master Plan. The Playground will serve youth from 5-12 years old of all abilities and is under construction with a completion date of 2026.
4 Estimated Revenue
CDBG Entitlement for Program Year 2025 $634,804
Estimated Program Income receipts during FY 2024-2025 $ 20,000 Reallocated/Unused funds $ 48,897
Total Anticipated to be Available $703,701
Proposed Projects
Youth Center Staffing $ 98,220
Code Enforcement $150,000
Micro/Small Business Assistance Program (El Pajaro CDC) $ 50,000 Program Administration $130,481
Ramsay Park Playground Phase III $200,000
City of Watsonville Rehabilitation Program $ 75,000
Total Proposed Allocations $703,701
In drafting the annual Action Plan, staff considered 2025-2026 CIP projects that may be eligible for partial funding through CDBG and conducted public outreach through several avenues including social media, local papers and public events to gain input from the community on suggestions for the use of funds. Inperson community meetings were conducted in both English and Spanish on February 3, 2025, March 4, 2025, and April 2, 2025, to gather public input on the use of CDBG funds. A draft of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan was made available for public review and comment beginning April 7, 2025.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:
The preparation and submittal of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan is not subject to CEQA, as the action is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b) (2) of the Public Resources Code, and therefore no further review is required.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
The purpose of the City of Watsonville’s 2025-2027 Strategic Plan is to help the City prioritize its efforts, allocating both fiscal and human resources to achieve a shared vision and goals. The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan identifies seven goals, concerning community engagement & well-being, economic development, efficient & well-performing government, fiscal health, housing, infrastructure & environment, and public safety.
Projects proposed in the Action Plan for fiscal year 2025-2026 are aligned with the City’s goals for housing, economic development, fiscal health, infrastructure and the environment, community engagement and well-being, and public safety.
5 FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There will be no financial impact to the General Fund. The submission and approval of the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan will provide the City with access to its Entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
The City Council could direct staff to amend the proposed Consolidated Plan or the Annual 2025-2026 Action Plan.
ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):
None
Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 070825 SWZ ______ TV ______ CDD ______
1 RESOLUTION NO.__________ (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FOR JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, WHICH INCLUDES THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAME TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Watsonville (“City”) has been designated an “Entitlement City” by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), which entitles the City to receive an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds to implement housing and community development projects throughout the entire City; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to adopt a Consolidated Plan for HUD approval; and
WHEREAS, the Action Plan is a required annual component of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for HUD approval before it can receive 2025 CDBG funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the five-year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, which includes the FY 2025- 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, is hereby approved, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “A”.
2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit, for and on behalf of the City of Watsonville, to HUD, the City’s FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025-2026 Action Plan, and any amendments thereto, and all required documents
Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 070825
2 with any possible adjustments to the funding levels, and with clarifying and/or nonsubstantive modifications, as necessary in a form approved by the City Manager. ******************************
CITY OF
WATSONVILLE
2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
AND
2025-2026 ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant Program
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City of Watsonville
2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan
(July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030)
2025-2026 Action Plan
(July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
City Council:
Maria Orozco, Mayor
Kristal Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore
Eduardo Montesino, District 1
Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, District 2
Casey K. Clark, District 5
Jimmy Dutra, District 6
Ari Parker, District 7
City Manager:
Tamara Vides
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 ES-05 Executive Summary – 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b).…………………...…………………….……………………4 The Process.……………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b).…………………...…………………….…………….……….11 PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(I).……………………..12 PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c).………………………………………….29 Needs Assessment.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………33 NA-05 Overview………………………………………………………...…………………...…………………….……….….……….33 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment – 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)……………………………………..…………….……..34 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2).…………………………………43 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2).………………………47 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2).……………………………50 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205 (b)(2)……………………...……………..………52 NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205 (b)……………………………………………………….…...…………………………………53 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205 (c).…………………………………………………………………………57 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment – 91.205 (b,d).…………………………………………………..62 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f).……………………………………………….65 Market Analysis.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….67 MA-05 Overview………………………………………………………...…………………...…………………….……….….………67 MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)……………………………………..………..……………………68 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing – 91.210 (a).…………………………………………………....72 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210 (a).…………………………………………….75 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210 (b).………………………………………………………………………….79 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210 (c)……………………...………………………………………..…..81 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210 (c)……………………………………………………………...85 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210 (e).………………………………………………………………………90 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f).………………………………………………91 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion– 91.215 (f).………………………………………………………….100 MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing Occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households –
91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2).……………………………………………………………………………………….……..102 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation – 91.210 (a)(5), 91.310 (a)(3) …..…………………………………………………………103 Strategic Plan.……………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………105
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SP-05 Overview…………………………………………………….…...…………………...……………….….……………..……105 SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)……………………………………………….…………….……………..….106 SP-25 Priority Needs – 91.215 (a)(2)…………………………………………………..……………………………….….….107 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)…………………………………………………….…...……….…110 SP-35 Anticipated Resources – 91.215 (a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)…………………………………………………….….111 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215 (k)…………………………………………………..……………..….113 SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215 (a)(4)…………………………………………………….…...………………………….…117 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215 (c)………………………………………….…..…120 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215 (h)…………………………………………………..……….……….…121 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215 (d)…………………………………………………….…...…………………..…123 SP-65 Lead-based paint Hazards – 91.215 (i)……………………….…………………………………………………..…126 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215 (j)…………………………………………………..…………………….…….……128 SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230………………….…………………………………………………..…………………………..……130 Annual Action Plan.……………...………………………………………………………………………..………………………………132 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)…………………………………………………….…...………………...…132 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives…………..…………………………………………………………….…………………135 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)………………………………………………………………..……………………….………………137 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ………………………….………………………………….…………….……141 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)..……………………………………………..………………………………………141 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)……………………………………….…………….…...………………………………….143 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i).………………………….………………………145 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)……….…………………………………………..……………………149 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k).………………….……………………………………………………………………………151 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)…………………………….……………………..……….155 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)………….…...156
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES-05 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - 24 CFR 91.200(C), 91.220(B)
The City of Watsonville (the City) is classified as an "entitlement jurisdiction," which means it receives annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to invest in local communities and support low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. As part of this designation, HUD requires the City to prepare a Consolidated Plan every five years. This plan specifies the City’s primary housing and community development needs and goals.
Additionally, the Consolidated Plan outlines the City’s overall strategies for investing federal entitlement grant funds and addresses important issues such as affordable housing, homelessness, poverty, and community development. This plan will cover the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030.
For each of the five years included in the plan, the City must develop an Action Plan to report on the distribution of the federal funding and a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to identify the City’s progress in meeting the goals discussed in the Consolidated Plan’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan. To meet the community’s needs, the Consolidated Plan is guided by the following goals:
• Affordable Housing—Provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for extremely low- to moderate-income households by preserving and expanding the affordable housing stock. This includes supporting housing programs for individuals experiencing homelessness, such as emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing solutions, as well as efforts to prevent homelessness. Additionally, it aims to strengthen code enforcement efforts to ensure that housing quality and safety standards are consistently maintained. • Economic Development – Provide opportunities to promote economic development and enhance the housing stock by expanding economic opportunities through improvements to downtown living areas and commercial/industrial environments.
• Public Services – Enhance public safety and living environments by supporting crime prevention efforts and expanding supportive services for youth, individuals with special needs, those experiencing homelessness, and low- to moderate-income households. • Public Facilities—Enhance the community's image and living conditions by improving infrastructure and park facilities that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents, including continuous upgrades through public facility rehabilitation and infrastructure reconstruction.
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan serves the following functions:
INTRODUCTION
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1. A planning document for the City of Watsonville that builds on a participatory process.
2. An application for federal funds under HUD’s CDBG formula grants program.
3. A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD’s programs.
4. An allocation of funds to specific projects for the first fiscal year of the Consolidated Plan.
How to Read this Consolidated Plan
The Consolidated Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), consists of five main sections and associated subsections. Each section has a HUD-required alphanumeric identifier, for example ES (Executive Summary), PR (Process), NA (Needs Assessment), MA (Housing Market Analysis), and SP (Strategic Plan). These sections are followed by the first-year Action Plan (AP).
The entire plan follows the format prescribed by HUD, with bold lettering denoting the HUD-prescribed topic areas and questions. Sections include:
1. Executive Summary (ES): a summary of the primary housing and community development needs identified in the Consolidated Plan; an evaluation of past performance of funds; and an overview of the community engagement activities that informed the plan.
2. Process (PR): a description of the stakeholder consultation and resident engagement that informed the priority housing and community development needs. Detailed engagement findings are presented in a Consolidated Plan appendix.
3. Needs Assessment (NA): assesses the needs of households at-risk of or experiencing homelessness, low to moderate income families and individuals, elderly residents, victims of domestic violence, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and people with disabilities.
4. Housing Market Analysis (MA): provides an overview of the housing market; identifies which households face challenges finding affordable housing; and assesses the business climate and economic development needs.
5. Strategic Plan (SP): This plan provides five-year priority needs and Goals that will guide investments over the Consolidated Planning period.
6. Annual Action Plan: specifies how the jurisdiction plans to allocate its HUD block grants during the program year
Consolidated Plan Timeframe
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan spans five fiscal years, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. During this period, the City anticipates receiving approximately $634,804 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding directly from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year, based on the 2024 allocations provided by HUD.
Consolidated Plan Format
HUD has introduced a new tool for grantees to help prepare the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan within the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), which tracks projects and funding. The goal
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of this tool is to standardize the preparation process and ensure that all jurisdictions meet the required legal standards for these documents.
The tool retrieves data from HUD-approved sources, primarily the American Community Survey (ACS) dataset from 2011 to 2015. It also features a question-and-answer format to guide users through the process. While customization options are limited, the tool is designed to accommodate grantees receiving additional HUD funding, such as HOME, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA).
Income Definitions
The housing and community development funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are designed to address the needs of the City's low- and moderate-income households. The City allocates these funds to support community development projects that benefit lower-income individuals, families, and those with special needs.
CDBG funding helps local governments address community development needs by promoting neighborhood revitalization, economic growth, and better housing and community services. Specifically, eligible entitlement communities can use these funds for public services, public facilities, infrastructure improvements (Capital Improvement Projects), housing repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and job creation or retention efforts. These eligible activities primarily address the needs of low- and moderateincome (LMI) households, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
LMI households have incomes that do not exceed 80% of the area median family income (AMI), with adjustments for household size. Eligible census block groups are areas where the benefits of the activity are available to all residents, and at least 51% of households in these primary residential areas have an income below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The median family income for a family of four in the City of Watsonville for 2024 is $132,800, as determined by HUD.
Federal funds distributed through HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program are primarily intended for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. LMI households are defined as those with incomes that do not exceed 80% of the area median family income (AMI), with adjustments made based on household size. HUD categorizes LMI households into three income tiers:
• Extremely Low-Income: households earning 30% or less than the AMI • Very Low-Income: households earning 50% or less than the AMI • Low-Income: households earning 80% or less than the AMI According to the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data from 2016 to 2020, there are a total of 14,315 households in Watsonville. Over half of these households are considered low-income, with the following breakdown:
• 28% (4,020 households) are classified as extremely low-income • 19% (2,820 households) are regarded as very low-income • 23% (3,360 households) fall under the low-income category
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The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides funding to cities and counties based on a formula to help meet community development needs. At least 70% of the total funding must be allocated to support low- to moderate-income households. Eligible activities must fulfill one of the following national objectives:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
• Prevent or eliminate slums and blight.
• Addressing urgent community development needs arising from conditions that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, for which no other funding sources are available (such as following a natural disaster or major health epidemic).
SUMMARY OF THE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES IDENTIFIED IN THE PLAN Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assesses the City’s management of CDBG program funds, compliance with the Consolidated Plan, and the City's efforts to preserve and develop decent and affordable housing, create a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities.
The Needs Assessment evaluates the City’s most pressing housing and community development challenges, focusing on affordable housing for low- to moderate-income (LMI) households, homelessness, and non-homeless special needs populations, including seniors, youth, and individuals with disabilities. It also assesses the demand for social services, public services, and public facility improvements, including accessible infrastructure, parks, youth and senior centers, and transitional or emergency housing.
Using U.S. Census data and insights from community engagement, this section identifies the City's priority needs. It establishes a data-driven foundation for addressing the housing and service gaps that impact its most vulnerable target populations, outlined below:
• Extremely low, very low, and low-income populations
• Homeless populations
• Senior households
• Youth
Through the consolidated planning process, the City has identified the following priority needs:
• Affordable Housing
• Transitional Housing and/or emergency housing for families and children • Public facilities (either new or upgraded), including senior and youth centers and educational facilities
• Public improvements, especially those focused on increased accessibility and water infrastructure • Fostering economic growth through the creation of employment opportunities and the support of new business ventures.
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Throughout the 2025-2030 program years, the City anticipates funding projects related to these needs, subject to the availability of funding resources, nonprofit partnerships, and market conditions, which may ultimately limit the City’s ability to fund some projects. The City will also maintain its program planning and administration policies and procedures.
EVALUATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE
The City’s Consolidated Plan activities must meet one of the three national goals set by HUD, except for program administration activities. Overall, the City has effectively addressed its priority needs and implemented the programs outlined in the previous Consolidated Plan. Key accomplishments include administering a housing rehabilitation program, providing affordable housing and down payment assistance through CDBG and other funding sources, and partnering with El Pájaro Community Development Corporation to deliver technical assistance to micro-enterprise businesses.
In preparing this Consolidated Plan, the City evaluated its past performance to inform future goals and strategies. As the City is currently in Program Year (PY) 2024–2025, the accomplishments highlighted below reflect progress in PY 2020–2024.
Affordable Housing: The City used CDBG funds in combination with various federal, state, and local funding sources to enhance, maintain, and expand the City’s affordable housing stock and support housing programs for the homeless, including emergency shelter, transitional, and permanent housing programs, and homeless prevention.
• Completed 2 100% affordable rental housing developments, Sparrow Terrace, consisting of 72 units, and Tabasa Gardens, consisting of 52 units
• Rehabilitated 28 owner-occupied residential housing units • Rehabilitated 135 rental residential housing units
• Provided 17 homebuyer loans
Economic Development: The City provided opportunities to promote economic development and enhance the housing stock by expanding economic opportunities through improvements to downtown living areas and commercial/industrial environments.
• Supported subgrantee El Pájaro Community Development Corporation with funding to deliver technical assistance to 647micro-enterprise businesses, reaching 447 participants from extremely low-income households, 399 from low-income households, and 74 from moderate-income households.
Public Services: The City allocated CDBG funds to strengthen public safety and promote suitable living environments by funding code enforcement efforts, increasing access to affordable housing, and providing supportive services to individuals with special needs, homeless people, and low-income families. • Code Enforcement
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• Supported Youth Center Staffing
• Youth Service programs
Public Facilities: The City of Watsonville allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to improve the community’s visual appeal and overall quality of life, focusing on serving low- and moderateincome residents. These investments supported the ongoing rehabilitation of public facilities and the reconstruction of essential infrastructure. The following are examples of funded projects:
• Callaghan Park Fiber Optic
• Senior Center Kitchen ADA & Other Improvements
• Davis Avenue Park Basketball Court Repairs
• City Plaza New Waste Receptacles
• City Plaza restrooms
• Ramsay Park Parking Lot ADA and Other Improvements
• Ramsay Park Renaissance Project
In addition to the accomplishments outlined above, HUD conducts an annual “timeliness test” each May to ensure that jurisdictions are expending funds promptly and efficiently. To pass this test, the City must maintain a line of credit balance of at least 1.5 times its current allocation. The City is pleased to report that it successfully passed the timeliness test each year during the current Consolidated Plan period, remaining fully compliant with HUD requirements.
SUMMARY OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS AND CONSULTATION PROCESS The City of Watsonville offered several opportunities for participation and comment throughout the Consolidated Plan process. Engagement included:
• Three public meetings were held in English and Spanish on February 3, 2025, March 4, 2025, and April 2, 2025, providing a brief presentation on the Consolidated Plan process and a discussion of priority needs and solutions. The city conducted more public meetings than required by HUD to allow for further public participation
• Published meeting dates and material links on social media • Notice of the Availability of the Plan was published on March 21, 2025, in the Register-Pajaronian, a newspaper of local circulation
• The City published a draft summary of the Consolidated Plan from April 7, 2025, for a thirty-day citizen commenting period, inviting citizens and community involvement in establishing priorities and the planning process
• Staff emailed a Community Needs Survey in English and Spanish to service providers to obtain feedback
Feedback received through outreach efforts, including meetings and online survey responses, is incorporated into the plan.
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SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments received during the public hearing supported the funding of the identified activities.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS OR VIEWS NOT ACCEPTED AND THE REASONS FOR NOT
ACCEPTING THEM
The City has accepted all public comments received during the community engagement process. The City incorporates feedback received throughout the Consolidated Plan outreach efforts into the Plan.
SUMMARY
The 2025-2030 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan combine demographic data, market analysis, community feedback, input from local stakeholders, countywide objectives, the City’s Strategic Plan, and collaboration between City staff and community organizations. This holistic approach ensures a clear understanding of the City’s needs and priorities, particularly for its most vulnerable populations and neighborhoods. The plan uses this information to craft targeted strategies for allocating the limited CDBG funds over the next five years.
The goal for this period is to make effective and timely use of CDBG funds to promote the development of safe, healthy neighborhoods. Key priorities include maintaining affordable housing, addressing deteriorating conditions, and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. The plan also focuses on improving accessibility, launching new public facility projects, and continuing vital social services and code enforcement efforts, all while ensuring that the City’s most vulnerable populations benefit from these improvements. Additional projects may be considered as needs arise during the Consolidated Plan period.
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THE PROCESS
PR-05 LEAD & RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES 24 CFR 91.200(B)
DESCRIBE THE AGENCY/ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
AND THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EACH GRANT PROGRAM AND FUNDING SOURCE.
The City of Watsonville Community Development Housing Division is the entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and administering the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Table 1- Responsible Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Watsonville Community Development
Department
NARRATIVE
The City of Watsonville (City) is the lead and responsible agency for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) entitlement program. The City’s Housing Division within the Community Development Department is responsible for administering the funds it receives under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Entitlement jurisdictions receive entitlement funding (i.e., non-competitive, formula funds) from HUD. By federal law, the City is required to submit a five-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to HUD listing priorities and strategies for the use of its federal funds.
CONSOLIDATED PLAN PUBLIC CONTACT INFORMATION
City of Watsonville
Community Development Department
Housing Division
250 Main Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone: (831) 768-3080
Email: [email protected]
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PR-10 CONSULTATION – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(B), 91.300(B), 91.215(I) AND
91.315(I)
INTRODUCTION
In preparing the Consolidated Plan, the City consulted a broad range of agencies, including local and regional non-profits, government organizations, faith-based groups, fair housing advocates, and other entities involved in affordable housing development and preservation, job creation for low- and moderate-income residents, and services for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, people with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless individuals.
Public participation is a cornerstone of the Consolidated Plan’s development. It is essential for helping the City identify key needs, priorities, goals, strategies, and activities for future housing and community development over the next five years. To facilitate this consultation, the City gathered feedback through stakeholder surveys, consultations, public meetings, and public hearings. A Community Needs Survey was created in both English and Spanish and distributed to service providers via email.
The primary goal of the consultation process was to collect data that would help determine the priority needs of Watsonville residents and identify opportunities for improving service availability and accessibility. The insights gathered from these consultation partners played a crucial role in shaping the objectives and goals outlined in the Strategic Plan.
PROVIDE A CONCISE SUMMARY OF THE JURISDICTION’S ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE
COORDINATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING PROVIDERS AND PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND SERVICE AGENCIES (91.215(I)).
The City of Watsonville recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of its programs. As a result, during the development of this Consolidated Plan, the City closely consulted with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services, and other community-focused agencies. Engagement efforts included outreach on social media, surveys with specific questions related to coordination, invitations to community meetings, and followup interviews where appropriate.
DESCRIBE COORDINATION WITH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE AND EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE
NEEDS OF HOMELESS PERSONS (PARTICULARLY CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS
AND FAMILIES, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, VETERANS, AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH)
AND PERSONS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
The City of Watsonville is an active participant in the Watsonville/Santa Cruz City & County Continuum of Care (CoC), with the Santa Cruz County Homeless Action Partnership (HAP) serving as the lead agency for HUD’s Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program. HAP oversees the full CoC membership and is
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responsible for coordinating efforts to assist those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness throughout Santa Cruz County, including Watsonville.
The City of Watsonville plays a key role in the HAP Governance Board, the HAP Jurisdictional Executive Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee. The CoC includes a diverse range of individuals and organizations from across the region, ensuring broad representation and input from various perspectives.
The CoC also invites other community organizations and individuals to participate in its sub-groups and planning efforts.
The HAP Governance Board includes representatives from County Mental Health, the Cities of Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Scotts Valley, United Way, Mountain Community Resources, the VA Medical Center, the Watsonville Law Center, and a homeless individual. CoC planning committees meet quarterly to identify service gaps, establish funding priorities, and develop a coordinated approach to addressing homelessness across the region.
DESCRIBE CONSULTATION WITH THE CONTINUUM(S) OF CARE THAT SERVE THE
JURISDICTION'S AREA IN DETERMINING HOW TO ALLOCATE ESG FUNDS, DEVELOP
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EVALUATE OUTCOMES, AND DEVELOP FUNDING, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF HMIS.
The City of Watsonville is not an ESG entitlement jurisdiction and therefore does not receive funds.
DESCRIBE AGENCIES, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE
PROCESS, AND DESCRIBE THE JURISDICTIONS' CONSULTATIONS WITH HOUSING, SOCIAL
SERVICE AGENCIES, AND OTHER ENTITIES
See the table on the next page:
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Table 2- Agencies, groups, and organizations that participated in the process 1 Agency/Group/Organization Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
2 Agency/Group/Organization California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Service-Fair Housing
Legal Assistance and Continuum of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
3 Agency/Group/Organization CASA of Santa Cruz County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
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4 Agency/Group/Organization Catholic Charities
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Continuum of Care and Faith Based
Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Center for Employment Training (CET) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Anti-poverty Strategy
Non-Housing Community Development
Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Central Coast Center for Independent Living Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities Continuum of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis, Non-housing Community
Development Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Central Coast Energy Services, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
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4What section of the Plan was addressed by
5onsultation?
Market Analysis
6ow was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Small business services
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-housing Community Development
Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Community Action Board Of Santa Cruz Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Continuum of Care, Referral and counseling
service
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted via email and invited to
provide input.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Community Bridges (AKA La Manzana Community Resources)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Health
Services-Education
Continuum of Care, Referral Service