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MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
July 8, 2025 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark, Dutra (arrived at 4:40 p.m.), Montesino (arrived at 4:33 p.m.), Parker, and Quiroz-Carter were present. Mayor Orozco was absent.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.a. SUMMER IN THE CITY GRADUATION 2025
3. CLOSED SESSION CORRESPONDENCE – (None)
4. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:46 p.m.
4.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: [1 potential case]
4.b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiator: Nathalie Manning, Marissa Duran and Mark Wilson, Burke Williams and Sorensen
Employee organizations: Confidential, Executive Team, Fire Management, International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1272, Management, United Public Employees of California (LiUNA), Local 792, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 (OE3), Police Officers Association, Police Management, Public Safety Mid-Management, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521 Clerical Technical City Council Resumed at 6:00 p.m.
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5. ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, and Quiroz-Carter were present. Mayor Orozco was absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, Assistant City Attorney Bazzano, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Brletic, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Assistant Community Development Director Meek, Police Sergeant Uretsky, Recreation Supervisor Merolla, Recreation Supervisor Beebe, Assistant Parks & Community Services Director Negrete, Water Division Manager Kayser, Fire Division Chief Avila, Police Corporal Gonzalez, Assistant City Clerk Ibarra and Interpreter Jauregui.
5.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, seconded by Member Clark, and carried by the following vote to excuse Mayor Orozco’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Orozco
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
7.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
8. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
8.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Nicholas Whitehead spoke about Watsonville’s achievements. He expressed concern with the lack of seating in the hallway outside of the Chambers.
Marta Bulaich, District 1, stated concerns over a proposed passenger rail project and the public notification procedure. She submitted a letter to Council.
Jessica Carrasco invited the Council to the Third Annual Art on Wheels event. She thanked the City for its sponsorship of the event, including allowing closure of Main, Union, and Peck Streets to host the car show and art festival. She provided flyers to the Council.
Johanna Lighthill spoke about a rail project and stated it did not include a trail through Watsonville. She asked Council members that were also representatives on the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) to request additional details on the project.
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8.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido recognized the Slavic American Cultural Organization’s Student Ambassador and Exchange Program. She presented certificates to students visiting from Croatia.
Member Quiroz-Carter stated she would be accompanying Mayor Orozco, Member Montesino, and Santa Cruz County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez on a trip to Watsonville’s sister cities in Mexico. She spoke about hosting National Night Out in her neighborhood and invited the public to attend.
Member Montesino spoke about SCCRTC’s efforts to secure State funding for multimodal projects that would benefit Watsonville. He thanked Parks & Community Services for organizing the Fourth of July parade.
Member Dutra thanked staff for organizing the Fourth of July Parade. He stated he attended the Watsonville Criterium bike race and spoke about the upcoming National Night Out event. He commended everyone involved in obtaining additional funding to expand improvements on Highway 1.
Member Parker spoke about the Fourth of July parade. She thanked the Agricultural History Project for allowing her use of a vintage vehicle during the parade.
Member Clark yielded his time to Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido and thanked her for recognizing the student ambassadors from Croatia.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido spoke about the success of the Fourth of July parade. She thanked organizations that participated, Parks & Community Services Department and City Manager Vides.
8.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Bazzano stated that on the matter regarding pending litigation, the Council gave direction to initiate litigation relating to a cannabis tax issue.
8.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Per Government Code Section 54953, Assistant City Attorney Bazzano provided a summary of the recommended final action on the salary of the Executive Team, Consent Agenda Item 9.e., including the Assistant City Manager, Department Heads, Deputy City Manager, Police Chief and Fire Chief.
PUBLIC INPUT
Tony Gomez, Scout Master for Troop 505, requested the item relating to their claim be removed from the Consent Agenda. He spoke about the negative impacts the theft of their property had and stated the reasons for his request.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter to approve the Consent Agenda.
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Member Montesino spoke in support of Item 9.i.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides stated the City would be issuing a request for proposal for installation of lights and would take a contract to Council for approval. She spoke about the lights that would be purchased for the project.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Orozco
9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2025
9.b. RESOLUTION NO. 180-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY ROOFTOP ADDITION, NO. CB-25-5220
9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 181-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WESTROCK ENGINEERING, A
CORPORATION, FOR THE MILES LANE SEWER PUMP STATION UPGRADE (SECOND REBID), PROJECT, NO. SS-22-14798 FOR A BASE BID AMOUNT OF $995,200 AND ADD ALTERNATE 1 (LINE EXISTING GRAVITY SEWER) FOR $120,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,115,200 TO BE PAID FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15302 (CLASS 2)
9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 182-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC.
DBA GEO H. WILSON MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, A CORPORATION, FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) BOILER REPLACEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $365,149.00 TO BE PAID FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15302 (CLASS 2)
9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 183-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
CONTRACT TO WALLACE GROUP, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR THE MILES LANE SEWER PUMP STATION UPGRADE PROJECT, NO. SS-22-14798, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $199,709; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 184-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR PREPARING A COST-OF-SERVICE ANALYSIS AND RATE SETTING STUDY FOR THE CITY’S WATER, WASTEWATER,
AND SOLID WASTE UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 185-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CANNON CORPORATION,
FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT BEACH ST., UNION ST., AND LINCOLN ST., PROJECT, NO. WA-25-14834, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $399,967; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 186-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO K.J. WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT BEACH ST., UNION ST., LINCOLN ST. PROJECT, NO. WA-25-14834, FOR THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF $4,696,715 AND THE ADD ALTERNATIVE FOR GRINDING AND PAVING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR $241,285 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $ 4,938,000; AUTHORIZING $ 1,347,000 BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER FUND;
AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 187-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING PURCHASE WITH JAM SERVICES FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF REPLACEMENT LED STREET LIGHT BULBS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,325,563 PLUS
ANY COST ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED FOR ACTUAL FREIGHT AND SALES TAX CHARGED AT THE TIME OF SHIPPING; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS PURCHASE ORDER INCLUDING ANY EXTENSIONS
OR AMENDMENTS THEREOF IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE PURCHASE (TO BE
FUNDED BY MEASURE R FUNDS)
9.j. RESOLUTION NO. 188-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN
CHECK REVIEW SERVICES INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $100,000 FOR A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT NOTTO-EXCEED $425,000, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE SAME
9.k. RESOLUTION NO. 189-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
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SSA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE
WATSONVILLE CITY PLAZA PROJECT, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $121,154.00, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $714,916.00; EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM JUNE 30, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027, AND AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.l. RESOLUTION NO. 190-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR
CONTINUED PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES ON THE HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM TREAMENT REPORT, ADDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $123,562, FOR A REVISED CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT OF $870,120 TO BE FUNDED BY THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.m. RESOLUTION NO. 191-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR NONCONSTRUCTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND THE
PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL AND INTERSESSION PROGRAMING THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $547,000; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
9.n. RESOLUTION NO. 192-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO UNIFIED CLEANING SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CITY RECREATION FACILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $321,000.00 FROM FY 25/26 THROUGH FY 26/27 WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
9.o. RESOLUTION NO. 193-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DORR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000.00 FOR FY 25-26 AND FY 26-27; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.p. RESOLUTION NO. 194-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW 2025 FORD POLICE
INTERCEPTOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $117,000.00 (FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND)
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9.q. RESOLUTION NO. 195-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CERTAIN TOW-RELATED CHARGES TO ALIGN WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL – SANTA CRUZ AREA’S HOURLY TOW RATES FY-2025-2026
9.r. ACCEPT CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANTS FOR FY 2026 1) RESOLUTION NO. 196-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING $243,336 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR FY 2026: $115,000 FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) AND $128,336 FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM, TO USE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY STRATEGIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND DIRECTING THAT SUCH FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED INTO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
2) RESOLUTION NO. 197-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ, A
CORPORATION, TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE STRATEGIES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2025,THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AND APPROPRIATING $120,336, FROM THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
9.s. RESOLUTION NO. 198-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING $197,073.16 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY2025-2026; TO USE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING SATURATION PATROLS AND DUI CHECKPOINTS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND DIRECTING THAT SUCH FUNDS BE
APPROPRIATED INTO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
9.t. RESOLUTION NO. 199-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE $162,450 GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) REPRESENTING
ENGINEERING DESIGN OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PERMANENT TIEDOWN APRON (AREA 7), AT THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT AND ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE
AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND
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9.u. RESOLUTION NO. 200-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE $120,888 GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR THE
AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT (AIG) REIMBURSEMENT WASH RACK,
REPRESENTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING DURING
CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL ITEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION, AT THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT AND ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND
APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND
9.v. RESOLUTION NO. 201-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (AIP) STATE MATCHING GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT (AIP) FOR
THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF THE RECONSTRUCT PERMANENT TIEDOWN APRON (AREA 7) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,123 AND IF AWARDED, TO
EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE AIRPORT
ENTERPRISE GRANT FUND
9.w. RESOLUTION NO. 202-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE TO ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC), FY 25/26 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP (APP) PROGRAM GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,350, TO REDUCE CRIME AND PUBLIC
NUISANCE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL BEVERAGE OUTLETS, TO
EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
9.x. MODIFY TWO OUTSTANDING LOANS PROVIDED TO EDEN HOUSING FOR THE
PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT PAJARO COURT & TIERRA LINDA
APARTMENTS
1) RESOLUTION NO. 4-25 (SHA)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO AN OUTSTANDING LOAN TO PÁJARO VALLEY HOUSING CORPORATION AND ASSUMED BY EDEN HOUSING INC., FOR THE PAJARO COURT APARTMENTS; EXTENDING THE LOAN TERM TO MATCH THE HCD LOAN TERM OF 55 YEARS; SUBORDINATING THE LOAN, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE LOAN
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MODIFICATION AND SUBORDINATION SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL 2) RESOLUTION NO. 5-25 (SHA)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS TO AN OUTSTANDING LOAN TO PÁJARO VALLEY HOUSING CORPORATION AND ASSUMED BY EDEN HOUSING INC., FOR THE TIERRA LINDA APARTMENTS; EXTENDING THE LOAN TERM TO MATCH THE HCD LOAN TERM OF 55 YEARS; SUBORDINATING THE LOAN, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE LOAN
MODIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL
9.y. RESOLUTION NO. 203-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CONFIDENTIAL UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
9.z. RESOLUTION NO. 204-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
9.aa. RESOLUTION NO. 205-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA, LOCAL 792 (UPEC/LIUNA) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
9.ab. RESOLUTION NO. 206-25 (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
9.ac. RESOLUTION NO. 207-25 (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
9.ad. RESOLUTION NO. 208-25 (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
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9.ae. RESOLUTION NO. 209-25 (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
9.af. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING GEORGIA LYNN ACOSTA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION – Removed per Member Quiroz-Carter’s request.
9.ag. RESOLUTION NO. 210-25 (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
9.ah. ORDINANCES AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12 & TITLE 10 OF THE WATSONVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE
1) ORDINANCE NO. 1477-25 (CM)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12 OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARADES 2) ORDINANCE NO. 1478-25 (CM)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AMENDING TITLE 10
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND PARKING FACILITIES,
OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Member Quiroz-Carter expressed concerns with the person recommended for appointment to the Planning Commission.
Member Parker spoke about the reasons she nominated Georgia Acosta to serve on the Planning Commission and her qualifications.
Public Input – None
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido requested the item be moved to a September meeting so that the entire Council could be present to vote.
Member Dutra agreed with Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido’s request.
Member Parker disagreed with the request to move the item to a future meeting. She spoke about her efforts to fill the vacancy and stated commissioners had previously been appointed without the entire Council being present.
Member Quiroz-Carter further expressed concerns with the person nominated to serve on the Planning Commission and stated she would agree to moving the item to a September meeting.
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Member Parker reiterated her concerns with moving the item to a future meeting.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Parker, seconded by Member Clark, and failed by the following vote to approve Item 9.af. listed below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Parker
NOES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido ABSENT: MEMBERS: Orozco
9.af. RESOLUTION NO. 211-25 (CM) (FAILED)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING GEORGIA LYNN ACOSTA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING
COMMISSION
11. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
11.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides spoke about advocacy and efforts by Public Works & Utilities staff and the City’s lobbyists to secure Federal funding for necessary projects.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
12.a. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2029 & ANNUAL 2025-2026 ACTION PLAN
1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Quiroz-Cater, Housing Manager Landaverry provided additional details on the City’s Rehabilitation Program for homes. 3) Public Comments
? male, spoke about the funds dedicated to the Rehabilitation Program and Small Business Assistance Program and stated the total funding for both matched the amount spent on administration. He expressed concerns with high administrative costs across the country.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed under Item 12.a.6. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: Clark
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker, Orozco
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 212-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Docusign Envelope ID: 91F528E4-92E3-4076-8551-54A13B4B353F Vol 66 Min-CC070825
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(“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
12.b. CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE OF COUNCIL MEMBER COMPENSATION 1) Oral Report by Administrative Services Director Duran 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, Administrative Services Director Duran provided details regarding State regulations on Council member compensation. 3) Public Comments – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra seconded by Member Montesino and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinance listed under Item 12.b.6. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: Clark
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker, Orozco
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Watsonville Increasing the Compensation for Each Member of the City Council, & the Mayor, Per Month, as Permitted by California Government Code Section 36516
13. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
14. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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Kristal Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
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Alejandra Pacheco, Deputy City Clerk
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