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g. Side and Rear Setbacks for New Residential Uses in the Downtown Industrial Zone. Any new residential building in the Industrial Zone (where allowed by SUP per Section 6.4.A) shall be arranged so as to minimize adverse impacts on dwelling units from neighboring industrial uses. Any new residential unit shall be set back a minimum of 10' from the property line of any adjacent industrial use. This setback shall include landscaping and/or site walls (subject to §6.6.C.5) which minimize adverse impacts.
h. Side and Rear Setbacks for New Industrial Uses. Any new industrial building on a lot with a property line that abuts the Downtown Neighborhood Zone shall have a rear setback of 10' (min). This setback shall include landscaping and/or site walls (subject to §6.6.C.5) which minimize adverse impacts.

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Table 6–5
Building Height Downtown Core Downtown
Neighborhood
Downtown
Industrial
Neighborhood
Transition
Overlay 1
Allowed Number of Stories
A Street Façade
2 to 4 stories;
3100% of the length of the
principal façade can be
built up to 6 stories (max)
4 stories (max) 1
3 stories (max)
See Standards

6.5.B.3.a. and

6.5.B.3.b.

B Total Number of Floors
6 stories (max); 5th and
6th floors set back from
the principal street façade
a minimum of 15 feet
4 stories (max) 1
3 stories (max)
See Standards

6.5.B.3.a. and

6.5.B.3.b.

Ground Floor Level (measured from level of exterior sidewalk) C Ground Floor 0 feet 0 to 4 feet 0 to 4 feet
Floor Heights (min - measured from floor to ceiling)
D Ground Floor 12 feet 8 feet 12 feet 8 feet
E Upper Floor 8 feet 8 feet
Building Base Height (min)
F Buildings up to 2 stories in height 14 feet 10 feet 12 feet 10 feet F Buildings 3 or 4 stories in height 16 feet
F Buildings 5 stories or more in height 25 feet
B. Building Height

1. Intent
These standards and guidelines are
intended to implement the physical
vision that is articulated in Chapter 2.

2. Applicability
The standards and guidelines of this
section apply to all new buildings
within the plan area.

3. Standards
a. Building height and upper floor
stepbacks shall conform to the
standards of Table 6–5, except as
noted in b. below.
b. Where applicable per the
Regulating Plan (Figure 6–1),
the Neighborhood Transition
Overlay overrides the Zone for
the first 100 feet from the nearest
property line outside the Downtown
Plan Area. as follows:
• Where there is a street or alley
between the subject parcel and the
nearest parcel outside the Downtown
Plan Area, all floors above the third
floor the fourth floor shall be set
back an additional 12 feet from the
building face facing the street or
D
E
D
E
15’
15’
C
C
A
A
B
B
F
F
Property Line Property Line
Private
Frontage
Private
Frontage Street Façade Street Façade

1. See Standards 6.5.B.3.a. and 6.5.B.3.b.

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alley. If a fifth or sixth floor
is provided, these floors will
be setback an additional 12
feet from the fourth floor
building face.
• Where the subject parcel and
the nearest parcel outside
the Downtown Plan Area are
immediately adjacent (i.e.,
no street or alley between
the parcels), all floors above
the second floor the third
and fourth floors shall be set
back an additional 12 feet
from the building face facing
the shared property line.

The fifth and sixth floors, if
provided, shall be setback an
additional 25 feet from the
fourth floor building face.
b. Throughout Downtown, Within
30 feet of the closest property
line, buildings may not exceed
one story more than the allowed
height of a neighboring zone.

For the purpose of this standard,
“neighboring” shall mean a
property abutting, directly
across a street from, or directly
across an alley from the subject
property.
c. Except for retail-ready ground
floors (Section 6.5.E.7) and
accessible ground floors at
sidewalk level, all residential
ground floors shall be raised
between 1.5 and 4 feet from
sidewalk grade.
d. The building base shall be
measured from the sidewalk
grade to the (lower) cornice,
string course, or horizontal
plane break. In absence of any
of these elements, the mid-point
between the topmost point of
the first-floor openings and the
lowermost point of the secondfloor openings shall serve as an upper reference point.
e. Upper-floor terraces and rooftop
decks are allowed.
f. The upper floor setback area
may be covered by an open
structure—such as a trellis
or upper floor loggia, shown
below—with a front façade
that is no more than 10% solid,
excluding any parapet wall
height.
g. Ground floor units throughout
the Downtown Core shall be
12’ feet tall, floor to ceiling,
and designed so that future
compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA) for commercial use is not
precluded. See the Retail-Ready
frontage type in Section 6.5.E.7.
h. Specified architectural elements
may exceed the height limit in
accordance with WMC Section
14-40-100.
i. Pitched roofs, if provided, should
be symmetrical, and sloped no
less than 4:12, except that roofs
for porches and other attached
shed roofs which should be no
less than 2:12. Gables facing the
public realm should not exceed
30 feet in width.

BUILDING BASE—Highlighted in blue below are the bases of buildings.

Building base heights are regulated in Table 6–5.

OPEN STRUCTURES IN UPPER-FLOOR SETBACKS—The upper floor setback area may be covered a trellis (right) or upper floor loggia (left), outlined in yellow below.

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C. Building Massing

1. Intent
The standards in this section
are intended to ensure that new
large developments do not have
massive, monolithic façades that
feel overbearing to pedestrians.

This is mitigated by requiring
large developments to create the
look and feel of multiple smaller
buildings despite being a single
large development. This will reflect
the rhythm and scale of the historic
Downtown. New buildings whose
primary building façade exceeds
the length listed under Applicability
in Table 6–6, which varies by Zone,
shall be divided into smaller ‘Massing
Increments’ with maximum lengths
in accordance with Table 6–6. Massing
Increments are visually discrete
design compositions that are: a)
distinguishable from each other and
b) have a coherent look and character
from the ground to the top of the
façade. Not only does subdividing a
long building façade make for a more
dynamic and interesting streetscape,
but it makes the building more
resilient. Should the market change
in the future, the building can be
configured to be easily modifiable
by Massing Increments. Changes
can be made incrementally in this
way, in order to meet the needs of
different tenants or to adapt to other
uses. Buildings that take this more
sustainable approach are a better
investment because they tend to last
longer, as opposed to conventional
developments that get completely
demolished and replaced in order
to start over. Massing Increments in
the Downtown Core and Downtown
Industrial zones shall be differentiated
from each other in accordance with
Section 6.5.C.2.a; Massing Increments
in the Downtown Neighborhood zone
shall differentiated from each other in
accordance with Section 6.5.C.2.b.

If a project is less than the length
identified in Table 6–6 under
Applicability for its zone, its façade does
not need to be broken into multiple
Massing Increments. AVOID: This façade would feel inappropriately massive and monotonous in Downtown Watsonville. Façades whose overall length (A) exceeds that listed under Applicability in Table 6–6 need to be broken into multiple Massing Increments.

INTENT: New development must reflect massing increments (B) which relate to the widths of existing buildings in Downtown Watsonville, such as the Mansion House (shown above).

A
B

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2. Standards
Table 6–6 Massing Increment
Dimensional Standards Downtown Core
Downtown
Neighborhood
Downtown
Industrial
Applicability
Façade length beyond which the Massing
Increment standards below become applicable
For façades longer
than 100’
For façades longer
than 80’
For façades longer
than 150’
Massing Increment (max.) 100’ 60’ 100’
Façade height difference between Massing
increments (min.)
10% of lesser façade
height
10% of lesser façade
height
10% of lesser façade
height
Building base height difference between
massing increments (min.) 2’ 2’ 2’
Upper floors setback (min.), if provided
Distance set back from the primary façade 10’ 10’ 10’
Bay width 15’–30’ (see Section 6.5.D for more on bays)
Gap between Massing Increments (min.) N/A 16’ wide by 20’ deep N/A a. Downtown Core and Downtown Industrial. Massing increments within the Downtown Core and Downtown Industrial Zones shall be differentiated in the following ways:
i. Two of the following three differentiation standards shall be incorporated:

1. The façade height of each massing increment—as measured from the adjacent sidewalk level to the eave, cornice, or parapet—shall differ from the façade height of its neighboring massing increment(s) per Table 6–6. Upper floors which are set back from the primary façade per the ‘upper floor setback’ listed in Table 6–6 are not considered part of the façade height. The resulting setback area may be covered by an open structure—such as a trellis or upper floor arcade—with a front façade that is no more than 10% solid, excluding any parapet wall height (Illustrated in Section 6.5.B).

1. A forecourt—subject to the standards in Section 6.6.E.3— satisfies this standard as the façade height at the forecourt is effectively 0’.

2. The height of the building base—as defined in Standard 6.5.B.3.D—of each Massing Increment shall differ from the building base height of neighboring Massing Increment(s) per Table 6–6.

B
C
C
D
D
E
F
G
A

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3. Upper floors which are set back from the primary façade per the ‘upper floor setback’ listed in Table 6–6 are not considered part of the façade height. The resulting setback area may be covered by an open structure—such as a trellis or upper floor arcade—with a front façade that is no more than 10% solid, excluding any parapet wall height (Illustrated in Section 6.5.B). It should be noted that this "upper floor setback" is distinct from the setback requirement for the fifth and sixth floors in the Downtown Core Zones.

A. A forecourt—subject to the standards in Section 6.6.E.3— satisfies this standard as the façade height at the forecourt is effectively 0’.

B. Exception: If all upper floors above the building base are set back to create an upper-level forecourt (see the precedent below), the building base height of the module which contains the upperlevel forecourt may match its neighbors. ii. Façade elements—such as openings and balconies that are typically vertically organized into bays —shall not overlap the division between Massing Increments. The entire façade composition must be contained within its massing increment.
iii. Only one massing increment design may be repeated on the same project elevation. Repeated massing increments may not be immediately adjacent to each other. A repeated increment may appear a maximum of 3 times on the same project elevation.
iv. A clearly noticeable difference in façade material is encouraged but not required.

E
UPPER-LEVEL FORECOURT—All upper floors above the building base are set back to create an upper-level forecourt which creates an adequate differentiation between Massing Increments (B).

UPPER FLOORS SET BACK—The upper level of the right portion of the building is set back (E) in order to create an adequate difference in façade height (C) between the two Massing Increments (B).

B
B
B
B
B
C

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v. Any other differentiation that meets the intent of the standard is encouraged.
b. Downtown Neighborhood. Massing Increments within the Downtown Neighborhood Zone shall be differentiated in the following ways:
i. Massing Increments shall be separated by a gap (G) of no less than 16’ wide by 20’ deep, per Table 6–6.
ii. Only one massing increment design may be repeated on the same project elevation. A repeated increment may appear a maximum of 3 times on the same project elevation.
iii. Architectural style variation between massing increments is encouraged to reinforce a pattern of individual, neighborhood-scale buildings, to better fit in with existing buildings in this zone. iv. The use of pitched roofs are encouraged to further relate the buildings to the residential neighborhood scale.
v. Any other differentiation that meets the intent of the standard is encouraged.
vi. Gaps between massing increments may—but are not required to— serve as entries to paseos, courts, side yards, or any other on-site open space. Gaps may also serve as small courts or yards and be surrounded on all sides by building, as illustrated below.

Property Line
Property
Buildable Area
Width
of Gap
Width of
Gap
Depth of Gap
Depth of
Gap
Rear of Lot
Street
Street
Side of LotSide of Lot
Building Footprint in Downtown Neighborhood zone
Gap between Massing Increments
(See Table 6–6 for dimensions)
Massing Increment (See Table 6–6 for dimensions)
B B
B
G
G
B
B
B B
G
G
G
G

MASSING INCREMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD
Perspective View:

EXAMPLE—This Gap between Massing Increments serves as a small forecourt, surrounded on all sides by building.

Plan Diagram:

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D. Façade Design

1. Façade Composition Standards
a. Façade elements shall be organized by a grid. Patterns of openings within each individual façade or Building Increment—when required per Section 6.5.C—shall be organized into a grid per the standards below. i. Horizontal alignment of elements. Rooflines, openings, and materials within each façade or façade module must align horizontally, and be generally consistent in style across the entire width. ii. Vertical alignment of openings into bays. The entirety of a building’s façade or Massing Increment shall be clearly divided into vertical bays, subject to the following standards:

1. Façade bays shall extend from the ground to the top of the façade.

2. Each bay must be between 15’ and 30’ wide.

3. Openings shall be stacked within bays as illustrated below.

Openings should typically be arranged symmetrically within bays.

BASE
MIDDLE
TOP
Building façades are the walls of the outdoors rooms of the community. In order to appropriately reflect and evoke the heritage of Downtown Watsonville as a town-scale traditional district, new façades should reflect the historic patterns and sensibilities. b. Buildings shall have a base, middle, and top.
i. The building base should read as visually supportive, with materials that appear solid and strong. Building base heights are scaled to the size of the building; their height is regulated alongside building heights in Section 6.5.B. The building base is the primary portion of the façade observed from the street, so it should feature details and materials which are pleasing to the pedestrian. The building base should be differentiated from the rest of the façade—whether by a string course, change in material, change in type of openings, or a combination of these elements. ii. The middle of the building features floors which should be generally repetitive, with only minor variations between each floor. iii. The top of the building should feature some form of capping element(s), such as a cornice, enhanced ornamentation, or a decorative parapet. In larger buildings, such as the Lettunich Building shown below, the upper floor may be visually incorporated into the building top.

FAÇADES ORGANIZED BY A GRID of floors and bays. Each bay in this example features a shopfront on the ground floor with 1 or 2 columns of upper floor windows stacked above. This pattern is especially appropriate for the Downtown Core.

BAY

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2. Façade Fenestration Standards
a. Façades shall be designed with fenestration—openings on the façade, including windows and doors—in the amounts identified by Table 6–7. i. Fenestration amount is calculated as a percentage of openings— including all windows and doors on the façade—to an area of façade.

Each portion of the façade grid, as defined in the Section 6.5.D.1.a, must have a fenestration percentage which falls within the range identified by Table 6–7. This is illustrated in the façade diagram to the right. ii. Per Table 6–7, the required fenestration amount varies by Zone and Overlay (where applicable) and by location on the façade. b. General to all floors:
i. Except for shopfront or bay windows, all glass should be set in a minimum of 4 inches from the main façade plane.
ii. Windows should have an external reflectance of less than 15%, and a transparency higher than 80%. Opaque windows are prohibited. iii. Non-operable shutters—known as ‘faux shutters’—are discouraged. iv. The horizontal distance between wall openings should not exceed 15 feet within a façade or massing increment.
v. Exterior doorways count as fenestration when calculating percentage of fenestration of a façade.
c. Specific to ground floors:
i. The façade area of the ground floor is the first ten vertical feet of a building, multiplied by its width.
ii. When ground floor façades have over 90% glass, the illusion of the upper floors resting on a glass box must be avoided. Structural elements should be visible in order to show that the upper floors are supported, whether it is by slender steel column or piers framing or in front of clear glass, or more substantial masonry piers between display windows.
iii. Bedroom and bathroom windows are not allowed on the ground floor façade along any new or existing street.
iv. Display windows which block views into interior spaces may only comprise up to 25% of the required fenestration.
v. Ground floor window sills should be no more than 5' above the grade of the sidewalk.
vi. Section 6.5.E establishes further ground floor fenestration requirements, beyond the base standards in Table 6–7, to create a balance between privacy and transparency according to frontage type. d. Specific to upper floors:
i. Wall openings should generally not span across stories (vertically) or bays (horizontally).
ii. Upper-floor wall openings should be taller than they are wide.

Downtown Core
Downtown
Neighborhood
Downtown
Industrial
Main
Street
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Elsewhere
in Zone
Ground Floor 70% – 95% 50% – 95% 35 – 95% 35 – 90% 25 – 90% Upper Floors 15% – 70%
15–70%
15–70%
15–70%
70–95%
15–70%
15–70%
15–70%
70–95%
15–70%
15–70%
15–70%
70–95%
15–70%
15–70%
15–70%
70–95%
FENESTRATION—Each portion of the façade grid must meet the applicable fenestration requirement. This example displays Main Street Overlay requirements.

Table 6–7
Fenestration
Requirements

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3. Parking Structure Façade Standards
The façade of the existing parking structure at the corner of Beach and Rodriguez Streets in Downtown Watsonville is
organized like a typical Downtown building and the ground floor is lined with occupiable space.

This parking structure is designed like a typical Downtown Building, and any ground floor parking is set behind
commercial space with shopfronts lining the street. This building could easily accommodate other uses—such as
a. Parking structures shall either be
designed with façades that meet
the standards of Sections 6.5.C
and 6.5.D, or be faced by art walls
(murals, decorative or sculptural
material, etc.) by the approval of the
Director.
b. The façades of parking structures
should fit into the urban context,
and when not faced by art walls,
they should look similar to any
other Downtown building.
c. Future-Proof Parking. Parking
garages which can easily convert
to accommodate other uses—such
as offices or housing—if and when
the need for parking diminishes,
are encouraged. Features which
enable such 'future-proof' flexibility
include:
i. Level floors, apart from
necessary ramps
ii. Floors with 8' minimum clear
height from floor to ceiling
d. Ground floor façade. Per Standard

6.5.A.3.b, structured ground floor
parking must be set behind at least
30 feet of occupiable ground floor
liner space. Vehicular entries are
subject to the standards of Section

6.5.E.10.

This parking structure is designed like a typical Downtown building.

This garage façade features attractive architectural detailing.

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4. Façade Materials
Fiberglass classical ornamentation and poorly applied.

Heavy stone used below lighter siding material.

Rough-cast finish. Sand-finish.

Materials and design are consistent within each Building Increment.
a. Fiberglass or plastic (false)
architectural elements or
ornamentations are discouraged.
b. Materials used on shopfronts
should be smooth and nonabrasive to touch.
c. Rough-cast and sand-finishes
are discouraged on all building
surfaces that are visible from a
street.
d. Where more than one material is
used for the façade, the heavier
material must be used below the
lighter material (e.g. brick below
siding, not vice versa).
e. Modulations, color schemes,
balconies, and other façade
elements should be consistent
within an individual façade or
within an individual Building
Increment, when required per
Section 6.5.C.

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E. Private Frontages: Building Access and Ground Floor Design

1. Intent
Downtown Watsonville is to be an
active, pedestrian-oriented urban
environment that is comfortable, safe,
and easy to navigate by foot, bicycle,
or any mode of vehicular transit. As
such, careful attention must be given
to the way that buildings shape and
front Downtown’s network of public
streets, paseos, and open spaces—also
known as the “Public Realm.” The
space between the travel lanes of a
street and the building, and including
the building’s ground floor façade, is
defined as “frontage.” In order to create
a high-quality urban environment,
the design of that frontage must be
calibrated to the ground-floor use
of the adjacent buildings and to
the unified Downtown character
envisioned in this Plan. Frontages
must be designed to provide an
appropriate degree of privacy or
transparency relative to the needs of
the public-facing ground-floor use.

Commercial shops and spaces rely
on more exposure for their success,
Public Frontage
Public Frontage
R.O.W.

Parcel
Building
Setback
Building
Setback Private
Frontage
Private
Frontage
Parcel
Travel Lanes
Ground
Floor
Façade
Ground
Floor
Façade
while ground-floor residences need
added privacy so they aren’t forced to
close their blinds and can therefore
provide encourage “eyes on the
street.” This section provides the
design standards and guidelines for
the private portion of this frontage,
while Chapter 4: Public Realm &
Transportation provides strategies and
recommendations for the public rightof-way.

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1. Allowed only if a conditional use permit is acquired where necessary for the corresponding ground floor use. See Section 6.4.A.

2. Common entries and small lobbies are allowed in Main Street Overlay Zone, but must look like shopfronts, with clear glass fronting the street. Lobbies should comprise no more than 20% of the frontage, the remaining length being shopfronts.

3. Retail-ready frontage within the gateway overlay is not permitted to contain residential dwelling units, per Section 6.4: Land Use Regulations.

Table 6–8 Allowed
Frontage Types by Overlay
Main Street
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Elsewhere in
Downtown
Shopfront Yes Yes Yes
Common Entrance / Lobby Yes2 Yes Yes
Retail-Ready No Yes 1, 3 Yes 1
Ground Floor Office No Yes 1 Yes
Ground Floor Residential No No Yes 1
Vehicular Access No Yes Yes
Table 6–9 Frequency of
Pedestrian Entries
Main Street
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Elsewhere in
Downtown
Frequency of Building Entries
(max. distance between
entrances)
50’ 50’ 75’

2. Applicability
The standards and guidelines of this
section apply to any new building or
façade renovation along a street or
public open space in the Downtown
Plan Area. The entire ground floor
façade facing a public street or public
open space is required to consist of the
frontage types allowed in this section.

Private Frontages are defined as the
ground floor building façade and the
area between that façade and any
property line along a street or public
open space. This area serves as the
transition and interface between
the building interior and street
environment. Table 6–8 identifies
six Private Frontage Types which are
regulated by Overlays, with design
standards and guidelines for each
type provided on the following pages.

These frontage types can be used
in combination with encroaching
architectural elements that will be
noted under each frontage type.

3. Building Access
A key role of private frontages is to provide pedestrian access from the public realm into the building. The following standards apply:
a. Access occurs via one of the
allowed frontage types per
Table 6–8.
b. All buildings must take primary
pedestrian access from the
public sidewalk or from private
on-site open spaces (see Section

6.6.E) that directly connect to
public realm.
c. Pedestrian entrances into
residential units may not be
located more than 250 feet
from the tenant/visitor parking
space(s) assigned to that unit, as
measured along walking paths.

4. Frontage Types
The following pages provide design standards and guidelines for the allowed private frontage types in Downtown. The standards specific to each frontage type apply wherever such type occurs.
d. Frequency of Pedestrian
Entries. The quantity of
building entrances on a street
has a drastic effect on the
perceived liveliness of a street.

The frequency of entrances is
regulated by Table 6–9.
e. Vehicular Access. Where an
alley is present and provides
vehicular access to a lot, that lot
shall take rear vehicular access
(as necessary) and may not take
vehicular access from the street.

See Section 6.5.E.10 for the
Vehicular Access frontage type.

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5. Shopfronts
Shopfronts are characterized by large ground floor
openings, including windows and entries, which provide
transparency and connection between the public realm
and ground floor uses such as shops and restaurants. The primary entrance is typically at sidewalk grade, unless ADA accessibility is accomplished by other means, and provides direct access to the ground-floor use. The basic architectural elements comprising the storefront are large clear windows, doors with glass, and transom windows. If shopfronts have a setback, the setback is typically treated as an extension of the sidewalk.

Design Standards
a. Shopfront openings shall be organized into bays, with upper floor windows stacked above, per the standards
Section 6.5.D.

Design Guidelines
b. Where permitted, shopfronts may be used in
combination with Galleries or Arcades, or where the
setback is sufficient and context is appropriate, in
combination with a Dooryard, Terrace, or Porch (see
Section 6.5.F Encroaching Architectural Elements).
c. Ground floor windows should have a minimum
transparency of 80% and an external reflectance of
less than 15%.
d. If a shopfront is recessed or otherwise setback, and is not designed in combination with a Dooryard, Terrace,
or Porch (as allowed in Section 6.5.F), the resulting
setback should be designed as a seamless continuation
of the sidewalk, not as a landscaped area or buffer.

E
B
C
Design Guidelines MIN MAX
Height to top of transom 12’ 16’
Height to bottom of canopy /
awning 8’ 10'
Width of each shopfront bay 10' 25’
Height of shopfront base 1' 3'
Awning/Canopy Depth 4’ -
A
A
B
C
D
D
E
Where permitted, this area may be used
for outdoor dining and merchandising.
e. All shade should be provided on the
exterior of the building; the majority of
the interior space should be visible from
the right of way.
f. With minor exceptions, all shopfront
openings should provide visibility into
the interior space, and not be visually
obstructed by signage, merchandising
racks, storage shelves, etc.
g. Window sills of non-entry bays should
be no higher than 2 feet from adjacent
sidewalk grade.

Figure 6–2 Shopfront

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Frontage Element Recommendations MIN MAX
Height to top of transom 10’ 20’
Height to bottom of canopy/awning 8’ -
Distance to back of sidewalk - 20’
Area of outdoor space* 80 sf -
Awning/Canopy Depth 4’ -
A
B
C
* Does not include public R.O.W.

A
B
C
C A
B
Figure 6–3 Commercial Common Entrance / Multiple Floor Lobby Figure 6–4 Residential Common Entrance/Lobby

6. Common Entrance / Lobby
Common entrances and lobbies, like shopfronts,
should have a strong connection to the public realm.

While not always open to the wider public, they are
spaces that are shared by all tenants which rely on
them for building access. Access to individual units
(ground and upper floors) is provided via a shared
hall/corridor within the building.

Design Guidelines
a. Common entrances should be conspicuous and
designed as a focal-point of the ground-floor
façade. Designs that engage multiple floors
and/or help modulate the façade of the main
building are encouraged (See also Section

6.5.C/D for Building Massing and Façade Design
Standards and Guidelines).
b. Lobbies should be visible from the public right
of way. Ground floor windows shall have a
transparency higher than eighty percent and
an external reflectance of less than fifteen
percent. Window sills may be no higher than
2 feet from adjacent grade. All shade should
be provided on the exterior of the building.

See Section 6.5.D.2 for more fenestration
requirements.
c. In some cases, a Common Entrance may include
or be combined with a semi-private yard or
open space to provide a comfortable, attractive
outdoor public transitional space that allows
congregation off of the sidewalk, standards
for which are provided in Section 3.10 Site
Standards.
d. Common entrances may also be
used with a Porch, Dooryard,
Terrace, Arcade, or Gallery
(See Section 3.6.5 Encroaching
Architectural Elements).

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7. Retail-Ready
Retail-Ready frontage is a versatile type that might
host office or residential uses (where permitted) in the near-term and be easily converted into shopfronts in
the future if the market improves for commercial uses.

Design Guidelines
a. The ground floor should be at or with 6” of the
level of the sidewalk, to allow ADA access to the
entry with little to no ramp necessary.
b. The ground floor fenestration amount should be
between 50% and 95%.
c. The setback should be designed and landscaped
to provide privacy when the frontage hosts uses
which require privacy, such as residences or
offices.
d. When in residential use, ground floor bedroom
and bathrooms windows are prohibited along
the front façade.
e. When in retail use, if a dooryard or terrace is
not used and the entry is at ground level, the
setback is typically treated as an extension of the
sidewalk.
f. When in retail use, the ground floor fenestration
should be transparent and provide visibility to
the interior spaces per Section 6.5.E.5 Shopfronts.

Figure 6–5 Retail-Ready Dooryard
Figure 6–6 Retail-Ready Terrace

RESIDENTIAL

FRONTAGE
RETAIL

FRONTAGE

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8. Ground Floor Office
The private frontages of ground floor offices, where
allowed in Downtown, must be carefully designed
to ensure that they appropriately contribute to the
active public realm environment of downtown.

Like ground floor residential, they typically
require some level of privacy, but they still have the
opportunity to give life to the street.

Design Standards
a. When located in the Gateway Overlay, ground
floor offices shall conform to all Retail-Ready
standards and guidelines.
b. Fenestration shall be calibrated according
to overlay. See Section 6.5.D.2 for more
information.

Design Guidelines
c. In general, the most public-friendly office
functions such as reception and waiting area
or office amenity space should be located
closest to the primary façade. Areas for
private functions, such as examination rooms,
should not be located on the primary façade.
d. Ground floor offices may take access directly
from the sidewalk and/or from a Common
Entrance or Lobby (See Section 6.5.E.6).
e. The setbacks of ground floor offices at or
near the level of the sidewalk may feature
a dooryard or simple landscaping, or they
Frontage Element Recommendations MIN MAX
Height to top of transom 10’ 20’
Height to bottom of canopy/awning 8’ -
Distance to back of sidewalk - 20’
Area of outdoor space* 80 sf -
Awning/Canopy Depth 4’ -
A
B
C
* Does not include public R.O.W.

A
B
C
C A
B
Figure 6–7 Office Common Entrance / Multiple Floor Lobby Figure 6–8 Office Common Entrance/Lobby
Table 6–10 Common Entrance / Lobby may be designed as extensions of the sidewalk if privacy is not desired.

Raised ground floor offices may use a
Terrace, Porch, or Stoop. See Section

6.5.F Encroaching Architectural
Elements.

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9. Ground Floor Residential

DIRECT ENTRY T YPES (DOORYARD AND TERRACE)

COMMON ENTRY
Ground Floor Residential frontages provide a
transition from the public sidewalk to semi-private or
private space. These frontages moderate the balance
the privacy needs of the residential unit with the
need to provide eyes on the street to ensure a safe and activated public realm environment. Accordingly, the
closer the the ground floor façade is to the street, the more carefully designed the frontage must be. Ground
floor units are either entered through a common entry
(such as an entry lobby or shared private court) or
directly from the public sidewalk, typically through a
transitional entry element such as a dooryard, porch,
terrace, or stoop.

Design Standards
a. For required residential setback requirements
see Section 6.5.A and Table 6–4 Building
Placement.
b. See Section 6.5.D and Table 6–7 Fenestration for
residential fenestration standards.
c. Ground floor bedroom and bathrooms windows
are prohibited along the front façade in the
Downtown Core.
d. If access to ground floor units is directly from
the public sidewalk, entry may be provided via
a Dooryard, Terrace, Porch, or Stoop. See Section

6.5.F Encroaching Architectural Elements.
e. If direct access is not provided, entry may be via
a Common Entry with shared passageways.

Design Guidelines
f. Privacy for ground floor residential spaces is
achieved through a combination of elevation,
landscape, and setbacks. Residential units with
direct entries should have a first floor level
that is 1.5' to 4' above the level of the sidewalk,
unless the units is meant to be ADA accessible
or Retail-Ready.

Figure 6–9 Ground Floor Frontages and Entry Type Variations g. Windows on ground floor residential are
typically similar to those found on upper
floors of the façade.
h. Ground floor bedroom and bathrooms
windows are should not be located along
the front façade anywhere in Downtown.

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PRIVACY MODULATION EXAMPLES
Figure 6–10 Pedestrian and
Resident Interface
5'
10'
The raised elevation of the ground
floor from sidewalk level, and taller
ground floor sill heights (generally
above eye-level), allow residents to
overlook the street outside, while
preventing passers-by from seeing
into private interior spaces.

No Setback (Atypical Urban Condition). The façade is
immeditaly at the back of walk, but window sill height is above eye level of the passerby, maintaining privacy within the unit while allowing the tennant to overlook the street.

Shallow Setback (Very Urban Condition) The façade is
close to the sidewalk (less than 5ft), so the unit's ground floor is raised high enough that pedestrians must look
up to see into the interior. The opaque front door and the landscaping is used to ensure privacy. However, the lower bushes and ground cover soften the wall in a nod to the neighborhood context.

Comfortable Setback/Elevation (Typical Urban Condition).

The combination of modest setbacks and ground floor
elevation - in the form of semi-private dooryard/terraces - provides sufficient privacy and a comfortable buffer
between the sidewalk and large glass openings of the
living room, with more private bedrooms on the second
floor.

Generous Setback (Less Urban Condition). These groundfloor units are at-grade with the sidewalk, with low sillheight. In this case, generous landscape setbacks (15ft) provide a sufficient privacy buffer from the street allowing residents to look out onto the public realm.
i. Privacy Modulation. The distance from
the sidewalk to the façade and first floor
windows is used to maintain a balance
between resident comfort level and
neighborhood security and activity. The
closer a residential unit is to the sidewalk,
the higher the ground floor elevation
should be to maintain a sense of privacy.

See Table 6–5 for ground floor height
standards. However, this height is affected
by ground floor fenestration standards.

See Section D.2.C.V for more information.

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10. Vehicular Access
Vehicular Access frontages are entries for vehicles into the ground floor façade of the building. They typically provide access to parking garages or through a building to rear service areas or surface parking. Because of their utilitarian nature, their design is often neglected. However, they require particular care in their design as their sheer size and presence along the street wall can make them one of the most disruptive elements to the quality of the pedestrian environment.

Design Standards
a. In the Main Street Overlay, Vehicular Access frontage on a street is not permitted.
b. Outside the Main Street Overlay, Vehicular Access
frontage on a street is only allowed when no alley provides access to the lot. The provision of alleys makes higher quality frontages possible and are highly encouraged.
c. Openings and Bays. Vehicular Access shall be organized into openings which are proportioned and detailed to appear similar to Shopfronts (Section 6.5.E.9). These openings shall be organized into vertical bays in coordination with the overall façade per Standard 6.5.D.1.a.ii.
d. Width. Vehicular Access openings shall be no more than 13 feet wide. Where adjacent openings are necessary to provide entry and exit, they shall be separated by a pier (a portion of wall) of at least 2 feet in width.
e. Buildout. Vehicular Access frontage may comprise no more than 40% of a building's required buildout (per Table 6–4 in Section 6.5.A), and a single project may have no more than 2 Vehicular Access openings on any one street.
f. Parking Structures. For standards related to parking structure façades, see Section 6.5.D.3.

Design Guidelines
g. Entries should be at least 50 feet from the
corner of a block.
h. Gates or doors which secure vehicular entries
should be designed as attractive urban
elements, just like pedestrian entry doors.

VEHICULAR ACCESS

SHOPFRONTS
Vehicular Access can be organized into attractive, well-proportioned bays, just like shopfronts.

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Figure 6–11 Vehicular Access
Frontage Element Recommendations MIN MAX
Width of Opening - 13’
Width of pier/wall between openings 2’ -
Percentage of building's required
frontage (C divided by D) - 40%
A
B
C D
C
D
A A
B
Bay
Bay

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F. Encroaching Architectural Elements
Projecting Roof Eave
Shop Awnings
Bay Windows
Certain encroaching architectural elements may be combined with appropriate private frontage types—as regulated in the previous section, 6.5.E—to form interesting, cohesive, and active groundfloor environments. These may extend beyond the build-to range—identified in Section 6.5.A— into the front setback and, in some cases, into the public right-of-way. Table 6–11 identifies where these encroachments are allowed and how much they may encroach beyond the surface of the façade. The table and notes below identify which elements may encroach into the public right-ofway, and under what conditions they may do so.

Main Street Overlay Gateway Overlay Elsewhere in Downtown Encroachment beyond
the façade
Encroachment beyond
the façade
Encroachment beyond
the façade
Stoop1 Not allowed Not allowed up to 2’ min. from ROW
sidewalk
Porch1 Not allowed Not allowed 8’ min. and up to 2’ min. from ROW sidewalk5
Terrace1 Not allowed Not allowed
Bay Window2 2’ to 4’ 2’ to 4’ 2’ to 4’
Balcony2 4’ to 8’ 4’ to 8’ 4’ to 8’
Awning or Canopy3 Up to 8’ Up to 8’ Up to 8’
Roof Eave / Cornice Assembly2 Up to 5’ Up to 5’ Up to 5’ Arcade4
See Table 6–12 for
standards and guidelines
Not allowed Not allowed
Gallery4 Not allowed Not allowed
Table 6–11
Encroaching Architectural
Elements

1. May not encroach into the public right-of-way

2. May encroach into the public right-of-way on upper floors

3. May encroach into the public right-of-way provided that the resultant sidewalk width, covered by the arcade or gallery, is at least 10 feet clear from the inside of the post, column, or pier to the ground floor building face. In most cases, this requires that the ground floor façade be set back more than 0' and results in a wider sidewalk than currently exists.

4. May encroach into the public right-of-way if they provide a clear sidewalk width, covered by the arcade or gallery, of at least 10 feet from

5. As a result, a Porch or Terrace may only occur within setbacks of 10' or more.

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A stairway and landing leading directly from the right of way to an elevated building entrance.

Recommended Dimensions MIN MAX
Stoop width 4‘ 8‘
Stoop depth (not including stairs) 4‘ 8‘
Stoop floor height3 1.5 3‘
Planter/fence height - 3‘
Setback from Sidewalk 2' 6‘
Additional Suggestions
• The exterior stairway may be perpendicular or parallel to the adjacent sidewalk. When parallel to the sidewalk, landscape of 1-2 feet should be provided between the side of stair/stoop and the sidewalk.
• Adjoining stoops should be limited to two entries. A stoop may also provide access to a common entry.
• Gates are discouraged.

A
B
C
D
A
B
C
If utilized, these elements should comply with the following suggestions:

D
E
E

1. General to All 2. Stoop
a. Materials, style, and design
should be consistent with the
architecture of the building and
neighborhood character.
b. Deep eaves, balconies, bay
windows, and projected rooms
of traditionally styled buildings
should have visible supports
in the form of projecting
beams or braces. Balconies on
contemporary styled buildings
may simply project.
c. Glazing on doors should be clear
glass with at least 90 percent
visible light transmission.

Glazing should not be reflective
(mirrored).
d. Landscaping should be
appropriate to the architecture
and scale of the building.
e. Five of the listed architectural
elements—those which extend
to the ground—carry additional
recommendations. These are the
Stoop, Porch, Terrace, Arcade,
and Gallery.

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An enclosed area outside of an elevated ground floor, usually enclosed by a low wall or fence.

Recommended Dimensions MIN MAX
Depth, clear 8' -
Finish level above sidewalk - 3'
Length of terrace - 150'
Distance between stairways - 50'
Additional Suggestions
• Door and window design should be appropriate for
street-fronting façades.

A
B
C
A B
G C
D
Porches are roofed, unenclosed rooms attached to the exterior of a building that provide access and comfortable semi-private outdoor social spaces that help activate the public realm.

Recommended Dimensions MIN MAX
Porch depth (excluding stairs)1 8' -
Porch width 10' -
Porch height2 8' 12'
Floor height3 1.5' 3'
Between porch and front PL 2' -
Additional Suggestions
• Porches may be used to provide access to multiple front doors of ground-floor units.
• Porches may also wrap around building corners. This is particularly appropriate on corner lots.

A
B
Notes
1 Between building façade and end of porch deck.
2 From porch floor to top of porch columns.
3 Measured from grade at right of way.

C
C
D
E
B
A E
D

3. Porch 4. Terrace

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The Mansion House in Downtown Watsonville has a gallery which once featured classical details corresponding to the architecture of its façade, as can be seen in the upper right historic photograph.

Table 6–12 Arcades and Galleries: Standards

5. Arcade 6. Gallery
Arcade Gallery
Definition
Arcades are extensions of upper floors over a sidewalk, supported by structural elements such as piers, columns, or arches. Arcades provide shade, glare control, and weather protection.

Galleries are appendages to building façades that extend over sidewalks, providing shade for pedestrians and often providing balcony space above. They are supported by structural elements such as piers, columns, or arches which extend to the ground.

Location Arcades and Galleries may only be permitted in the Main Street Overlay. They are especially encouraged on south- and west-facing façades in order to shade the sidewalk from sunlight. The required dimensions result in a sidewalk wider than currently exists in most of the Main St Overlay.

Encroachment Arcades and Galleries shall extend to a distance of 2 feet from the curb face.

Sidewalk The resultant sidewalk width, covered by the arcade, shall be at least 10 feet clear from inside of the vertical support to ground floor building face.

Vertical Supports Vertical supports may be piers, columns, or arches. Vertical supports may not exceed 3 feet in width. Typically, the width of the support should not exceed 1/5th of the distance between supports.

Openings The openings between vertical supports, as seen from the street, should be taller than they are wide. Openings shall correlate with façade bays (see Section 6.5.D).

Clearance The minimum vertical clearance at each opening shall be a minimum of 12’, excluding decorative brackets, spandrels, and/or lower portions of arches.

Height Only floors 2, 3, and 4 may extend over the sidewalk. Any floor above the 4th floor shall be at or behind the build-to range.

Galleries may be single or double-story, and should correlate with building floors.
2'
2'
A
A
A
B
C
C
C
D
E
B
D
E
B
D
E

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Section 6.6

SITE STANDARDS
& GUIDELINES
A. Introduction
B. Specific to Waste & Utility
Placement

1. Intent
The following site standards and
guidelines are generally intended
to inform the design and location of
elements of site for the purpose of the
health, safety, and general welfare
of the immediate occupants of each
building, and for the neighborhood.

1. Utility access and equipment

2. Applicability
The following standards apply to all
new development, or whenever belowmentioned features are introduced to an existing development. The sections
below shall be applied as standards
unless strict compliance is determined
by the Zoning Administrator to be
incompatible with the requirements
of other departments or agencies,
in which case they may be applied
as guidelines. In cases where the
Zoning Administrator determines
that deviations from the strict
interpretation of any standard in this
section is appropriate, the Zoning
Administrator shall also seek to
ensure that the obvious intent of each
standard is still met.
a. Utility access and equipment such as back-flow preventers, transformer boxes, gas and electric meters, and other utilities should be placed within or adjacent to and be accessed from the alley, subject to the requirements and approval of the associated utility company. On lots with no alley, meters and similar equipment should be underground vaults or in utility rooms/closets within buildings, were possible. If such locations are infeasible, these services should be in inconspicuous locations along the sides of project sites and should be thoroughly screened from public view.

2. Mechanical and electrical equipment
a. All mechanical and electrical equipment – including, but not limited to, airconditioning units, antennas, garage door motors – whether roof-mounted, ground-mounted or otherwise, should be screened from public view or located so as not to be visible from streets. Such equipment and related screening should be designed with materials and colors that conform to and are an integral part of the design of the building. i. Mechanical equipment that generates noise, smoke or odors, should not be located on or within 10 feet of a public right of way or any on-site common open spaces.
ii. Noise- and odor-generating equipment and containers should be located in areas that will not create a nuisance to adjacent properties, with bins being covered when possible. Openings to trash enclosures should always be shielded from public rights of way.

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3. Telecommunication Devices
a. Telecommunication devices (such as satellite dishes or other equipment) should be screened from public view or located so as not to be visible from streets. Applicants are encouraged to work with satellite providers to locate satellite dishes out of view on building roofs and/or on rear yard or side yard facing façades if adequate signal strength and quality can be achieved. In multi-family and multi-tenant buildings, conduits should be provided from such a location to each unit.

4. Wet Utilities
a. Wet utilities should typically be located in the street but may be located in the alley to address topographical, efficiency or other engineering reasons. If “wet” and “dry” utilities are co-located in the alley, proper trench separation and utility access must be ensured. On lots with no alley, all “wet” utilities should be in the street or public right-of-way. Utility meters and entrances should also be provided below-grade in the street or sidewalk and should be flush with the surrounding grade.

5. Service Entrances & Waste Disposal Areas
a. Service entrances, waste disposal areas, and other similar service areas should be located adjacent to alleys and take their access from them. On lots with no alley, these areas should be located as far away from – and screened from views from – the public right of way as practical.

Example of an appropriately placed
double standpipe connection in the base
of a building at the sidewalk.

Example of inappropriately placed check
valves and other utility devices in the
front yard of a commercial building.

Example of inappropriately placed
ground-level utilities in a parkway.

Example of inappropriately placed utility
boxes in a parkway.

Wherever possible, mechanical/utilities
equipment should be placed in alleys. In
this example, they are further shielded by
architectural elements and a hedge.

Example of mechanical equipment
well-screened by an architectural
element incorporated into the building's
composition.

AVOID
AVOID
AVOID

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C. Specific to Site Walls

1. Fence and Wall Heights
a. Fence and wall heights shall be measured from the grade directly below.

In cases where the grade differs on either side of the fence or wall, the lower measuring point shall be the average between the grades of the sides.

Fences and walls (including retaining walls) must be set back at least 18 inches from the sidewalk.

2. Entrance Arbors
a. Entrance arbors up to 9 feet in height and 5 feet in width may be permitted.

3. General to frontages
a. Fence and wall posts within the front setback shall be limited to 3.5 feet in height.
b. Retaining walls may not have more than 3 feet of difference between the grade on either side. Fences or walls up to 3.5 feet in height may be erected above retaining walls provided that:
i. Any fence or wall more than 3.5 feet as measured from the sidewalk is at least 50% open.
ii. At no point does the fence intrude into the line of visibility between the landing of the entrance(s) of the primary building(s) and the sidewalk.

This shall be measured from point that are 5 feet above said landing(s) and 5 feet above the sidewalk.

4. Specific to Corner Lots
a. On corner lots, fences and walls may reach 6 feet in height to enclose the private rear yard from the side street, but must be set back at least as far back as the building face of the primary building. Fences and walls may reach 8 feet in height, provided that any portion of the fence or wall that is more than 6 feet in height is at least 50% open.

5. Specific to interior side yards and rear yards
a. Fences and walls may reach 6 feet in height and flush with the façade of the primary building. Interior side and rear fences and walls may reach 8 feet in height, provided that any portion of the fence or wall that is more than 6 feet in height is at least 50% open.
b. Any rear fence or wall along any alley shall be so constructed as to provide a space in the rear yard that is sufficient in length, depth, and height to house trash bins off of the alley. If another area within the rear yard meets this requirement, it shall not be necessary to incorporate such a space for trash bins into the fence or wall.
c. Gates and doors on rear fences shall not open outward towards the alley but shall be designed to over inward to the property.

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Landscaped
retaining wall
and fence.

Landscaped
fencing set back
from sidewalk
Entrance arbor. Cafe rearyard
with a wood
fence.

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D. Specific to Lighting
Shielded and/or frosted lighting avoids off-site glare.

1. General to All
a. Site lighting should be shielded by permanent attachments to light fixtures so that light sources are not visible from a public way and to prevent off-site glare.
b. Wall-pack types of lighting are not recommended, but if proposed must be provided with full cutoff shields and must contribute to the architecture of the building.
c. Specific to residential ground floors: site and building-mounted luminaires should produce initial illuminance value no greater than 0.04 horizontal and vertical footcandles.
d. Specific to nonresidential ground floors: site and building-mounted luminaires should produce a maximum initial illuminance value no greater than 0.1 horizontal and vertical footcandles at the boundary with adjoining residential lots, and no greater than 0.01 horizontal footcandles 10 feet beyond that boundary.

On-site light sources should be shielded from the public right-of-way.

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A court may provide access to private residences or amenity spaces. Forecourts help transition from the public to private realm.

E. On-Site Open Space

1. Introduction
On-site open space is private or shared outdoor space that exists for the enjoyment and use of building tenants, and sometimes the public. It can also provide comfortable paths through which pedestrian access is provided from the street to any buildings (or portions of buildings) that lack direct street frontage. This Section identifies a series of open space types and design characteristics of each type.

2. Court
a. Description. A court is an open space surrounded by one or more buildings, for use by residents or tenants, or for activation as a public plaza or outdoor dining area. It can provide visitor access from the street to dwellings, retail, office spaces, or buildings within the lot that lack direct access from the street.
b. Guidelines. A court’s perimeter should be coherent and well-defined by walls on at least three sides. Courts should include a minimum of one shared amenity, such as a seating area, fountain, BBQ island, or outdoor fireplace.

3. Forecourt
a. Description. A forecourt is a court that abuts the public sidewalk. Where forecourts give access to retail and other public uses, they function as an extension of the public realm. Where forecourts grant access to residential or other private uses, they function as transitional spaces between the public and private realms.
b. Guidelines. Forecourts should be a minimum of 15’ x 15’ in size. c. Build-Out Requirements. A forecourt is a permitted exception to the build-out requirement for a lot. See Section 6.5.A.

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Rear yards can
contain amenities
for multi-family
buildings.

Single- and multifamily residences
separated by side
yards.

4. Side Yard 5. Rear Yard
a. Description. A side yard is an open space along one side of a building. It can serve as a semi-private space through which visitor access is provided to one or more buildings or dwellings, or it can be a private space for the exclusive use of the residents of one or more dwellings. b. Guidelines. Side yards should be defined by buildings on a minimum of two sides. Side yards should not exceed twenty-five feet in width where adjacent to streets or public open spaces.
c. Build-Out Requirements. An entry to a side yard is a permitted exception to the build-out requirement for a lot. See Section 6.5.A. a. Description. A rear yard is a private, landscaped open space located behind a building. It is for the use of the residents or users of one or more dwellings.
b. Guidelines. For buildings with two or more units, a rear yard may be divided into separated private yards, provided each private yard is directly adjacent to the dwelling unit.

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A roof deck/
terrace used as
a dining area for
restaurants.

A passage may
provide access to
residential units.

6. Passage 7. Roof Deck/Terrace
a. Description. Passages provide a pedestrian connection between or through buildings, from the street to a court, building entrance, or rear parking lot. Passages may be covered or uncovered. They may be gated or completely open to the street. Passages which provide public access through a block are known as paseos (See Chapter 4).
b. Guidelines. Passages should be a minimum of six feet in width. c. Build-Out Requirements. An entry to a passage is a permitted exception to the build-out requirement for a lot. See Section 6.5.A. a. Description. A roof deck or terrace is an outdoor gathering space that may be assigned to individual units or shared by all residents or tenants of a building.
b. Guidelines. Roof decks should include a minimum of one amenity and design element, such as a trellis, seating area, fountain, landscaping, or outdoor fireplace to encourage their use as an outdoor gathering place.

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Section 6.7

GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Introduction. The following definitions are supplemental to those in the Watsonville Municipal Code. When in conflict, the definitions herein shall prevail.

Bay Window. A window that projects
from any building elevation.

Block. An aggregation of lots which
are bound on all sides by public
rights of way. Block dimensions are
measured along private property lines.

Building Base. The visually unified
horizontal portion of a building that
begins on the ground and extends one
or more floors, typically ending at an
architectural feature like a cornice
or string course. The building base
appears to be holding up the upper
floors.

Building Length. The length of the
building as measured parallel to the
front property line.

Build-to range. The conceptual
range parallel to a front or sidestreet property line that a specified percentage of the building face must
Access Drive. A private right of way
primarily intended as vehicular access
to on-site parking or loading.

Alley. A narrow service street which
provides secondary access to the rear of
lots within a block. Driveways, parking
aisles, and fire lanes are not alleys.

Arbor (entrance arbor). A wooden
structure that is intended to define an
entrance into an on-site outdoor space,
such as a front yard or parking lot.

Arcade. A façade with a ground floor
colonnade supporting the upper stories
of the building, intended to provide
shade, glare control, and weather
protection.

Bay. A fifteen- to thirty-foot wide
division of a façade that extends
from the ground to the top of the
façade. Bays are typically internally
symmetrical.
fall within (see Frontage Buildout
Requirement).

Close. A dead-end street which
contains a landscaped median. Rather
than having a turnaround bulb at
its terminus, the landscaped median
within a close maintains a consistent
width along its entire length.

Chamfered corner. A bevel where
two perpendicular building faces
meet, resulting in a third face at a
45-degree angle.

Civic Building. A private or public
structure of civic importance that
is noncommercial in nature. This
includes, but is not limited to, schools,
places of worship, libraries, museums,
city hall, or any other building type
that has historically been prominently
featured in traditional cities and
towns as a center of public life. Civic
buildings do not include retail or
mixed-use buildings, residential
buildings, day care facilities, privatelyowned office buildings, or municipal yards.

Civic Space. Outdoor space that is
either owned by the City and intended
for public use, or is on a private parcel,
immediately adjacent to a right of way,
and functions as public open space.

Court. A court is an open space
surrounded by one or more buildings,
for use by residents or tenants, or for
activation as a public plaza or outdoor
dining area. It can provide visitor
access from the street to dwellings,
retail, office spaces, or buildings
within the lot that lack direct access
from the street.

Director. The Director of Community
Development, or designee.

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Dormer Window. An individual
roofed window that protrudes out of a
sloped roof.

Drive Aisle. A vehicular lane within a
parking lot that provides access to the
individual parking spaces.

Driveway. A vehicular lane within a
lot that leads to on-site parking.

Encroachment. Any structure
extending beyond the build-to range
into a required setback area or, in some
cases, into the public right-of-way.

Fenestration. All openings on the
façade, including windows and doors.

Fire Lane. An on-site right of way
required by the Fire Marshal for the
access of emergency vehicles.

Forecourt. A court that abuts the
public sidewalk. Where forecourts
give access to retail and other public
uses, they function as an extension of
the public realm. Where forecourts
grant access to residential or other
private uses, they function as
transitional spaces between the public
and private realms.

Frontage Buildout Requirement.

The requirement that a specified
portion of building façade meet the
build-to range along a street-adjacent
property line.

Frontage, Private. The ground floor
building façade and the area between
the building façade and any property
line along a street or public open space.

Frontage, Public. The space between
any street-adjacent property line and
the first travel lane in the roadway.

Gallery. A ground-floor colonnade
that supports a shed roof or deck
that covers the sidewalk, intended
to provide shade, glare control, and
weather protection.

Gratuitous complication (façades).

Façade modulations that have no
discernible function or meaning.

This does not refer to architectural
ornamentation, which might include
eaves, entablature, bay windows,
oriels, window and door surrounds,
light fixtures, canopies, balconies, or
other historically purposeful aesthetic
embellishments.

Ground Floor. The floor of a building
located nearest to the level of the
existing grade around the building.

Half-Story. The uppermost story of
a building in which the sloping roof
forms the walls. These are often lighted
by dormer windows and include knee
walls under roof slopes.

Industrial Building. A building
or portion of building for which the
primary use is industrial in nature,
and includes manufacturing, assembly,
fabrication, or repair processes.

Local Symmetry. The balanced
distribution of equivalent forms or
spaces on either side of an imaginary
central vertical line. A locally
symmetrical condition occurs only on
a portion of the building, and does not
refer to the entire building or façade.

Lot. A portion of land delineated from
others to host an allowed development.

Lot Line. A front, side, or rear edge of
a lot. For the purpose of this code, lot
line is synonymous with property line.

Loggia. A gallery or room with one or
more open sides. It may be a portion
of a house which has a side open to
a terrace or garden, or it may be a
portion of an upper floor of a building
open to the street.

Massing Increment. An internally
coherent façade composition that is
visually distinguishable from an
adjacent façade composition of the
same project.

Outbuilding. A building on the rear
of a property but separate from, and
smaller in scale than the building which
contains the primary use of the site.

Open work fence. A fence in which the
solid portions are evenly distributed
and constitute no more than 50 percent
of the total surface area.

Paseo. A pedestrian path that
provides a connection from one right
of way or civic space to another. They
are publicly-accessible but may be
privately maintained or dedicated to
the City.

Passage. An on-site pedestrian path.

EXHIBIT A
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202 DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN
Pergola. A wooden structure that is
intended to either provide a small area
of shade or define an entrance into an
on-site outdoor space, such as a front
yard or parking lot.

Pier. The vertical elements which,
when dividing shopfronts, often define
bays or Massing Increments.

Primary Building. A building
situated towards the adjacent street or
public open space that accommodates
the primary use of the site. This is
distinguished from an outbuilding,
which is ancillary in use and form,
and sits near the rear of the site.

Primary Entrance. Doors that include
direct access from the sidewalk into a
building, or into a zaguan that leads to
a court.

Primary Façade. The outermost
consistent plane of a building face
along a street.

Podium Building. A building wherein
units are constructed atop a concrete
podium that contains parking and/or
commercial space.

Retail-Ready. (Syn. Flex Unit) A
private frontage type that is designed
to be easily convertible to a retail/
service use. This entails high ceilings,
a shopfront frontage assembly, and
design that does not preclude future
commercial ADA compliance.

Rosewalk. A wide paseo with
residential frontages on either side.

Rowhouse Building. A building
containing an array of side-by side units.

Shopfront. A ground-floor frontage
assembly that includes an arrangement
of large transparent windows and
a conspicuous entrance that leads
directly into a retail unit. Shopfronts
are spatially defined on either side by
vertical elements called piers.

Side Yard. The required side setback
area between a side property line and
a structure.

Street. A right of way that provides
multi-modal throughput and
primary points of access to buildings.

Driveways, parking aisles, fire lanes,
and alleys are not streets.

Street, Front. The side of the lot that
is adjacent to a street. For the purpose
of this code, any frontage along the
Main Street Overlay or Gateway
Overlay shall be considered the front.

A property may have multiple fronts.

Street, Side (applicable only to
corner lots). The side of the property
that is adjacent to a street that is not
considered a front, except that frontage
along Main Street shall never be treated
as a side street. (also see Street, Front).

Through Lot. A lot which extends
from one street frontage to another,
across the entire span of the block.

Tower Element. A part of a building
that has a relatively small footprint in
relation to, and is taller than, the rest
of the building.

Trellis. A framework of light wooden
or metal bars, chiefly used as a support
for fruit trees or climbing plants.

EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT A
Exhibit A
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CITY OF WATSONVILLE EXHIBIT “B”

CITY COUNCIL
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS (WMC §14-12.904)
Approval of a Specific Plan Amendment requires the approving body to make the following findings. Project-specific supportive evidence is included under each finding. a) That the proposed location of the development and proposed conditions under which it will be operated or maintained is consistent with the goals and policies embodied in the General Plan.

Supportive Evidence: The proposed amendments are consistent with the following policies embodied in the General Plan as described below:
 Goal 3.1 Orderly Growth – Provide for orderly urban development that respects existing community character and provides for a clear separation between urban and agricultural land uses.

The proposed amendments were identified in the adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, which provides for orderly urban development by only identifying potential housing sites within the existing city limits. No housing inventory sites are within close proximity to agricultural land uses.

Adoption of the proposed amendments will allow the Housing Element to remain certified, therefore, adoption of the proposed amendments is consistent with Goal 3.1.

 Goal 3.2 Containment of Urban Development – Discourage urban sprawl by maintaining a well-defined boundary to contain urban development.

The proposed amendments were identified in the adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, which discourages urban sprawl and contains urban development by only identifying potential housing sites within the existing city limits. Adoption of the proposed amendments will allow the Housing Element to remain certified, therefore, adoption of the proposed amendments is consistent with Goal 3.2.
 Goal 5.6 Urban Design – Achieve high standards of street, site, and building design that are both efficient and aesthetically pleasing.

The proposed amendments were identified in the adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was built on the 2023 Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan (DWSP), which set new high standards of

street, site, and building design that are both efficient and aesthetically pleasing, by identifying sites within the DWSP area for infill development.

Inclusion of the sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element sites inventory increases the potential redevelopment within the next eight years, which will help the City achieve this goal. Adoption of the proposed amendments will allow the Housing Element to remain certified, therefore, adoption of the proposed amendments is consistent with Goal 5.6.  Goal 10.2 Transit Facilities and Service – Promote the use of transit as an alternative to the automobile for all types of travel.

The proposed amendments were identified in the adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was built on the 2023 Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan (DWSP), which concentrates higher density residential and mixed-use development in the downtown area surrounding the City’s Metro station. The station was identified as an opportunity site in the DWSP and has received funding to redevelop with updated and expanded bus facilities and more than 70 units of 100% affordable housing above the station. Inclusion of the sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element sites inventory increases the potential redevelopment within the next eight years, which will help the City achieve this goal.

Adoption of the proposed amendments allows will allow the Housing Element to remain certified, therefore, adoption of the proposed amendments is consistent with Goal 10.2.
 Goal 10.3 Rail Facilities and Service – Plan and provide for the continued use of rail to move industrial/agricultural commodities and encourage the establishment of passenger service to the Watsonville area.

The proposed amendments were identified in the adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was built on the 2023 Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan (DWSP), which concentrates higher density residential and mixed-use development in the downtown area adjacent to the rail corridor and the historic train depot, which has been identified as a possible location for a new Watsonville train station. Inclusion of the sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element sites inventory increases the potential redevelopment within the next eight years, which will help the City achieve this goal by creating demand for passenger rail service in close proximity to the planned rail station. Adoption of the proposed amendments will allow the Housing Element to remain certified, therefore, adoption of the proposed amendments is consistent with Goal 10.3.

b) That the proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of this title and, in particular, will further the purposes stated for each zoning district.

Supportive Evidence: The proposed amendments were identified in the adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was built on the 2023 Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan (DWSP). The amendments provide clarification on several elements of the DWSP identified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that could have potentially been viewed as constraints on the development of housing. The proposed amendments are consistent with the purpose and objectives of Title 14 and support the purpose stated for each zoning district within the DWSP area.
c) That the development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to such a development and properties or improvements in the vicinity or to the general welfare of the City.

Supportive Evidence: The proposed amendments were identified in the adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was built on the 2023 Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan (DWSP). The proposed amendments are limited to providing clarification on definitions and development standards and as such will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to the plan area or to the general welfare of the City. d) That the Specific Plan and resulting development will be consistent with the provisions of Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Division I of Title 7 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section 65450.

Supportive Evidence: The DWSP was developed in accordance with Section 65450 of the California Government Code and includes all the required sections and analysis required by the State and the City’s Specific Plan Ordinance, WMC Section 14-12.900. The proposed amendments do not make substantial changes affecting any of the required plan components identified under Government Code Section 65451.

City Council:

Housing Element Implementation:

Zoning and Specific Plan Amendments
August 26, 2025

Meeting Purpose Page 1231 of 1416 City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 2 City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 3 Meeting Purpose
Review and consider for adoption the
following:
• Changes to the Municipal Code to implement
near-term Housing Element Programs
• Changes to the Downtown Watsonville
Specific Plan (DWSP) to implement near-term
Housing Element Programs

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 4 Overview of Near-Term Housing Element Programs Page 1233 of 1416 City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 5 Near Term Housing Element Programs: Muni Code
Program C.7: Transitional Housing
Program D.1: Density Bonus Ordinance
Program D.4: Accessory Dwelling Units
and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Program D.5: Reasonable Accommodations
Program D.6: Definition of Family
Program D.9: Residential Care Facilities (>7 persons)
Program C.8: Supportive Housing – By Right
Program E.6: Farmworker & Workforce Housing

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 6 Program D.8: Require 50% Residential Use
in Downtown Central Core Area
Near Term Housing Element Programs: Downtown
Watsonville Specific Plan (DWSP)
Program D.13: Building Height Limits

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 7 Proposed Changes: WMC Title 14 Zoning Page 1236 of 1416 City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 8 Description:

Adopt a Zoning Ordinance
amendment to permit transitional
housing in all residential zoning
districts under the same restrictions
as other residential dwellings of the
same type in the same zone.

C.7: Transitional Housing
Proposed Action:

Add transitional housing as
appropriate to the use tables in
Chapter 14-16: District Regulations.

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 9 Description:

Adopt a Zoning Ordinance
amendment to permit supportive
housing in all residential zoning
districts under the same restrictions
as other residential dwellings of the
same type in the same zone.

C.8: Supportive Housing
Proposed Action:

Add supportive housing as
appropriate to the use tables in
Chapter 14-16: District Regulations.

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 10 D.1: Density Bonus Ordinance Updates
Description:

The City will review and amend the
Municipal Code to ensure
consistency with State requirements.

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 11 Increase the minimum period of deedrestriction for affordability from 40 years to 55 years (to match State law)
Continue being less restrictive than the
State for the following:
• Daycare definition includes both child and adult
daycare facilities
• Allow in-lieu fees
D.1: Density Bonus Ordinance Updates
Proposed Action:

Refer to State law except in areas where the
City exceeds State minimum requirements
Govt Code Sections 65915 - 65918
WMC Chapter 14-47 Create a user-friendly handout

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 12 Description:

The City's ADU ordinance must be
updated to comply with new state
laws that went into effect after 2020.

The City will establish a user's guide
to assist applicants in the ADU
entitlement process.

D.4: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Govt Code Sections 66310 - 66342
WMC Chapter 14-23

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 13 Proposed Action:

Refer to state law except in areas where the
City exceeds state minimum requirements
D.4: ADU Ordinance Updates
Continue exceeding state minimums for the
following:
• Max # ADUs: Allow 2 ADUs for SF lots 12,000 sf or larger (state requires at least 1 unit)
• ADU Size: Allow up to 1,200 sf unit(s) (state only requires up to 1,000 sf unit(s))
Clarify allowance for increased height
• Where on-site parking is provided below a single ADU
• Stacked ADUs (for large SF lots >12,000 sf or in MF zones)

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 14 Description:

The City will adopt reasonable
accommodations procedures and
provide information on the process to
the public.

D.5: Reasonable Accommodations
Proposed Action:

Add new Chapter 14-11 in the MuniCode to address reasonable accommodations.

Create a user-friendly handout
Example:

A reasonable accommodation may be necessary
to provide flexibility in the application of a local
zoning code regulation that limits the size of
residences in R1 zones. Reasonable
accommodation could be provided to allow an
individual with a disability to exceed that limit
to build a wheelchair ramp.

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 15 D.6: Definition of Family
Description:

The City will amend the Zoning
Ordinance to adopt a definition of
"Family" which meets State
requirements.

Proposed Action:

Add the definition to Chapter 14-18:

Definitions.
“Family” shall mean a group of people who are related
by blood, marriage, or adoption, or who live together in a dwelling unit:
• Related by blood, marriage, or adoption. All
people living in a household who are related by
birth, marriage, or adoption.
• Live together in a dwelling unit. All people who
occupy a housing unit, whether they are a single
family, multiple families, or unrelated people .

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 16 Description:

Amend requirements for residential care
facilities for 7 or more persons in
residential zones to allow development
through administrative review. Remove
subjective approval findings that may
reduce approval certainty.

D.9: Residential Care Facilities for 7 or more residents Proposed Action:

Permit Residential Care Facilities for 7 or
more Residents in residential zones with an
AUP in Chapter 14-16: District Regulations.

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 17 Proposed Action:

Add farmworker and employee housing as
appropriate to the use tables in Chapter 14-
16: District Regulations.

Description:

The City will update its Municipal Code to
comply with the Employee Housing Act,
ensuring small employee housing (6 or fewer
employees) is treated as residential, larger
workforce housing (up to 36 beds or 12 units)
as agricultural, and exempting them from
additional permits, zoning variances, and fees.

E.6: Farmworker and Workforce Housing

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 18 Proposed Changes:

Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan Page 1247 of 1416
City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 19 D.8: Require 50% Residential Use in
Downtown Central Core Area (DWSP)
Description:

Amend requirements for applicable
sites in the DWSP to require a
minimum of 50 percent of the
proposed floor area to be for
residential use for mixed-use projects.

Proposed Action:

Modify Table 6-3 to establish this
minimum requirements.

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 20 Description:

Adopt an amendment to the DWSP
increasing height limits for the
Downtown Neighborhood and
Downtown Industrial zoning districts up
to a maximum of six stories and up to a
maximum of eight stories for the
Downtown Core zoning district.

D.13: Building Height Limits (DWSP)
Recommendation:

No change recommended

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 21 The site tests demonstrated that the
maximum allowable densities of the DWSP
zoning districts can be achieved with the
current height standards in the DWSP at a
unit mix consistent with current market
conditions in Downtown Watsonville
The analysis also identified a few minor
changes and clarifications to some of the
DWSP design standards that will enhance
development feasibility
DWSP Test Fit Analysis
100 & 114 Union St | Downtown Core Zone
145 W Lake Ave A & B | Downtown Neighborhood Zone

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 22 DWSP Regulating Plan [Proposed Action]
Clarify extent of
Neighborhood Transition
Overlay:
• Refine overlay on map
Clarify extent of Gateway
Overlay:
• Refine the Gateway Overlay at
Lake Ave & Rodriguez St. by
omitting the small extension
along Lake Ave south of
Rodriguez St.

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 23 Revise Neighborhood Transition Overlay
standards
Change overlay standard currently requiring a maximum
allowable height of 3 stories for 100’ from the nearest property line, to the following:
• Where there is a street or alley between the subject parcel and the nearest parcel, the 4th floor shall be set back 12 feet from the building face facing the street or alley. If a 5th or 6th floor is provided, these floors will be setback an additional 12 feet from the 4th floor building face.
• Where the subject parcel and the nearest parcel are
immediately adjacent (i.e., no street or alley between the parcels), the 3rd and 4th floors shall be set back 12 feet from the building face facing the shared property line. The 5th and 6th floors, if provided, shall be setback an additional 25 feet from the 4th floor building face.

DWSP Neighborhood Overlay Standard [Proposed Action]
Street/Alley Condition
12’ step back
above the
second floor
12’ step back
above the
third floor
Adjacent Lot Condition Page 1252 of 1416
City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 24 Table 6-5
Building Height Downtown Core
Allowed Number of Stories
A Street Façade 2 to 4 stories; 30% of
the length of the
principal façade can be
built up to 6 stories
(max)
B Total Number
of Floors
6 stories (max); 5th and
6th floors set back from
the principal street
façade a minimum of 15
feet
DWSP Building Height Standards [Proposed Action]
Clarify applicability of Downtown
Core Building Height Standards:
• Street façade length and setback standard
apply only to the principal facade

City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 25 Planning Commission Recommendation Page 1254 of 1416
City Council Adoption Hearing: Housing Element Implementation | 26 Planning Commission Action
Adopt an ordinance adopting zoning code text amendments to multiple chapters of the Watsonville Municipal Code Tile 14 Zoning related to implementation of programs within the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element and find that the amendments are exempt from CEQA.

Adopt an ordinance adopting amendments to the Downtown
Watsonville Specific Plan related to implementation of programs within the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element and find that the amendments are exempt from CEQA.

Thank you!

1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
TO: CITY COUNCIL
WRITTEN BY: WATER DIVISION MANAGER KAYSER
RECOMMENDED BY: PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR LINDBERG APPROVED BY: TAMARA VIDES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CITY OF WATSONVILLE WATER QUALITY REPORT 2024
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommend that the Council hold a public hearing pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b) and (c) and, by resolution, accept the City of Watsonville Water Quality Report 2024.

BACKGROUND:

Every three years, water agencies serving more than 10,000 service connections are required by the State to prepare a brief written report if the water agency has detected one or more constituents in drinking water that exceed a Public Health Goal (PHG).

DISCUSSION:

Every July, the City publishes its annual Water Quality Report (also referred to as the Consumer Confidence Report), summarizing all of the drinking water sampling and monitoring conducted during the previous year. The City continues to meet all Federal and State drinking water standards and regulations.

Every three years, water agencies serving more than 10,000 service connections are required by the State to prepare a brief written report if the agency has detected one or more constituents in drinking water that exceed a Public Health Goal (PHG). Agencies must hold a public hearing to accept and respond to public comments on the report, in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b) and (c). It is important to note that Public Health Goals are not legal requirements, but rather goals set by the State that all agencies work toward achieving, but are often not economically feasible to attain.

In the last three years (2022-2024), the City has detected arsenic, coliform, copper, hexavalent chromium, lead, nickel, PFOA, and PFAS above the PHG.

2 We are continuously taking steps to maintain and improve our drinking water system. Areas of importance include source water production and treatment, water transmission and distribution, and storage. The Water Division would also like to highlight recent projects that address these areas. These include projects such as our continued program of pipeline upgrades and replacements, our new drinking water well and pump station, and the construction of a new Zone 2 water storage tank, and rehabilitation of water storage facilities (seismic retrofits and coatings of steel tanks).

We inform the public of the availability of the Water Quality Report in the July/August issue of the Our Town Newsletter, which is distributed via utility bills. The complete report will be found online on the City’s website, at City Hall, City Administration and the Library.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

The preparation and submittal of the Water Quality Report 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 project is consistent with the following Strategic Plan Priority:

Infrastructure & Environment
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

No financial impacts result from this item.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

No alternative action is recommended. If the Council chooses not to accept the PHG report, the City’s obligations will not be met under California Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b) and (c).

ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):

None.

1 Reso No. ______ (CM)
Meeting Date: 082625 SWZ ______ TV ______ PWU ______
RESOLUTION NO. (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE WATER
QUALITY REPORT 2024
WHEREAS, the City publishes its annual Water Quality Report (also referred to as the Consumer Confidence), summarizing all of the drinking water sampling and monitoring conducted during the previous year; and
WHEREAS, every three years, water agencies serving more than 10,000 service connections are required by Health and Safety Code Section 116470 to report if the agency has detected one or more constituents in drinking water that exceed a Public Health Goal; and
WHEREAS, agencies must hold a public hearing to accept and respond to public comments on the Public Health Goals Report, in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b) and (c).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

1. This action 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 as this is not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment and because the action constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Additionally, even if a “project,” the action would be exempt

2 Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 082625
under 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.

2. The public hearing required by Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b) and (c) was held on August 26, 2025, in the City Council Chambers, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

3. That the City Council hereby accepts the City of Watsonville Water Quality Report 2024, a copy of which report is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b) and (c). ********************************

The sources of drinking water (both tap
water and bottled water) include rivers,
lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs,
and wells. As water travels over the surface
ofthe land orthrough the ground, it dissolves
naturally-occurring minerals and, in some
cases, radioactive material, and can pick up
substances resulting from the presence of
animals or from human activity.

Contaminantsthat may be present in source
water include:
♦ Microbial contaminants, such as
viruses and bacteria, that may come from
sewage treatment plants, septic systems,
agricultural livestock operations, and
wildlife.
♦ Inorganic contaminants, such as
salts and metals, that can be naturallyoccurring orresultfromurban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater
discharges, oil and gas production,
mining, or farming.
♦ Pesticides and herbicides, that may
come from a variety of sources such as
agriculture, urban stormwaterrunoff, and
residential uses.
♦ Organic chemical contaminants,
including synthetic and volatile organic
chemicals, that are by-products of
industrial processes and petroleum
production, and can also come from
gas stations, urban stormwater runoff,
agricultural application, and septic
systems.
♦ Radioactive contaminants, that can be
naturally-occurring or be the result of oil
and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to
drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) and the State Water
Resouces Control Board (State Board)
prescribe regulationsthat limit the amount
of certain contaminants in water provided
by public water systems. State Board
regulations also establish limits for
contaminantsin bottled water that provide
the same protection for public health.

Why Do We
Test Our
Drinking Water?
S
Information for People with Special Health Concerns
The City of Watsonville is proud to report that the water provided by our Utilities Department met all Federal and State Standards for drinking water during 2024.

Drinking water, including bottled water,
may reasonably be expected to contain at
leastsmall amounts ofsome contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not
necessarily indicate that water poses
a health risk. More information about
contaminants and potential health effects
can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s
Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-
4791).

City of Watsonville
ome people may be more vulnerable to
contaminants in drinking water than
the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who
have undergone organ transplants,
people with HIV/AIDS or other immune
system disorders, some elderly, and
infants can be particularly at risk from
infections. These people should seek
advice about drinking water from their
health care providers. USEPA/Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on
appropriate means to lessen the risk of
infection by Cryptosporidium and other
microbial contaminants are available
from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
(1-800-426-4791). Remember, the City’s
water met all Federal and State
standards for drinking water during 2024.

Cryptosporidium is a microbial pathogen
found in surface water throughout the
U.S. Our 2016 monitoring indicated the
presence of Cryptosporidium in our source
water. The City of Watsonville’s treatment
plant removes Cryptosporidium through
effective filtration. Current test methods do
not allow us to determine if the organisms
are dead or if they are capable of causing
disease. Ingestion of Cryptosporidium may
cause cryptosporidiosis, an abdominal
infection. Symptoms of infection include
nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Most healthy individuals can overcome the disease within a few weeks. However,
immuno-compromised people, infants and
small children, and the elderly are at
greater risk of developing life-threatening
illness. We encourage immuno-compromised individuals to consult their doctor regarding appropriate precautions to take
to avoid infection. Cryptosporidium must
be ingested to cause disease, and it may
be spread through means other than
drinking water.

Water Quality
Report 2024

Hexavalent
Chromium

1. The limit of 1,300 ppb for copper & 15
ppb for lead is at the 90th percentile of data
after ranking. 37 sites were sampled in
2022. Sites are sampled every three years.

Nearly all lead and copper comes from corrosion of home plumbing.

2. The State allows us to monitor for certain
contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more
than one year old.

3. Compliance based on presence of
coliform bacteria in less than 5% of distribution samples collected in a month.

4. Total trihalomethanes is the sum of
chloroform, bromodichloromethane,
dibromochloromethane and bromoform.

5. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness
of the water. We monitor it because it is a
good indicator of the effectiveness of our
filtration. Turbidity is measured in NTUs
(nephelometric turbidity units).

6. Treatment Technique performance
standard: 1.0 NTU for filtered water in 95%
of measurements taken each month.

7. Treatment Technique performance standard: 5.0 NTU for unfiltered water at any time.

8. Divide by 17.12 to convert ppm to grain/
gallon.

9. See side note above regarding hexavalent
chromium.

In October 2024, the State Board adopted a
lower MCL for hexavalent chromium of 10
ppb. Prior to this, hexavalent chromium had
been regulated under the Total chromium
MCL of 50 ppb.

Hexavalent chromium was detected at levels that exceed the hexavalent chromium MCL. While a water system of our size is
not considered in violation of the hexavalent chromium MCL until after October 1, 2026, we are working to address this exceedance in order to comply with the newly established MCL. Specifically, the City has
conducted a pilot study and selected approved technology in order to design appropriate treatment for the affected well sites.

It is important to note that the City is in
compliance with all State water quality regulations.

Public Health Goal (PHG): The level of a
contaminant in drinking water below which
there is no known or expected risk to health.

PHGs are set by the California Environmental
Protection Agency.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
(MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The
highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in
drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close
to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically
and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs
are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance
of drinking water.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
(MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant
allowed in drinking water. There is convincing
evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Terms & Abbreviations Used in Table:

This table lists only the substances detected, out of the more than 4,000 water quality analyses conducted during 2024.

WATER QUALITY INFORMATION
2024
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal
(MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant
below which there is no known or expected risk to
of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Primary DrinkingWater Standard (PDWS): MCLs
and MRDLs for contaminantsthat affect health along
with their monitoring and reporting requirements.

Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration
of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers
treatment or other requirements that a water system
must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT): A required process
intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in
drinking water.

NA: not applicable
ND: not detectable at testing limit
ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter
ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter
ppt: parts per trillion or nanograms per liter
pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radiation)
Arsenic. While your drinking water meets the federal and state standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. The arsenic standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. The USEPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Lead. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Watsonville is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Nitrate: Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 mg/L is a health risk for infants of less than 6 months of age. Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. Nitrate levels above 10 mg/L may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as If you are caring for an infant, or if you are pregnant, you should ask advice from your health care provider. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity.

Footnotes to Table

Tierra que se va con la lluvia Turbidity (NTU)
Naturally occurring mineral Sulfate (ppm)
Sulfato (ppm) Mineral natural
Ácidos haloacéticos (ppb) 60 NA Highest Average = 7.7, Range = ND-23.0 By-product of drinking water Secondary (Non-Health Related) Drinking Water Standards - Aesthetic Qualities that can Affect Taste, Odor & Color -
2 Average Promedio
Aluminio (ppb) 1000 600 66-96 80
Treated Surface
Water Agua
de la superficie Major Sources
Range Límites
Average
Substance (units)
Sustancia (unidad)
Chloride (ppm)
Cloruro (ppm) 500 NA 9.9-13 11.4
11-560 54.9 Naturally occurring mineral
Mineral natural
Color (Units)
Color (unidades) 15 NA 1-20 9.8 1-7 1.7
Naturally occurring organic materials
Materiales organicos naturales
Conductivity (umhos)
Conductividad (umhos)
1,600 NA 370-420 395 420-1700 650 Naturally occurring mineral Mineral natural
Dissolved Solids (ppm)
Sólidos disueltos (ppm) 1,000 NA 230-260 245 230-980 397 Naturally occurring mineral Mineral natural
Hardness (ppm)8
Agua dura (ppm)8
No limit
No límite NA 160-190 175
190-540 278 Naturally occurring mineral
Mineral natural
Iron (ppb)
Hierro (ppb)
300 NA 150-170

160

ND-250 34 Naturally occurring mineral
Mineral natural
Manganese (ppb)
Manganeso (ppb)
50 NA 10-18 14 ND-50 8.0 Naturally occurring mineral
Mineral natural
Sodium (ppm)
Sodio (ppm)
No Limit
No límite NA 19-19
19 13-140 34 Naturally occurring mineral
Mineral natural
500 NA 41-59 50

14-99 55
Promedio
Naturally occurring mineral
Mineral natural
Arsenic (ppb
Arsénico (ppb) 10 0.004 ND ND ND-6.4 0.5 No
Chlorine (ppm)
Cloro (ppm)
MRDLG
=4 Promedio margen No Average= 0.61, Range = 0.21-0.96 Drinking water disinfectant Desinfectante de agua
Chromium (ppb)
Cromo (ppb) 50 100
ND ND ND-19 6.3

No Naturally occurring mineral; Chrome
plating Cromodo; Mineral natural
Total Coliform 3 (% positive)
Promedio mensual positivo más alto No Coliforme total (% positivas) 5% 0 Highest Monthly % Positive Samples=0% Naturally present in the environment Existe naturalmente
Copper in tap water (ppb)1
Cobre en agua potable (ppb)
AL=
1,3001 300 90th percentile=910 ppb; 3 sites exceeded the AL 900 percentil 3 sitios excedieron el NAR No Corrosion of household plumbing Oxidación de la plomería del hogar
Fluoride (ppb)
Fluoruro (ppb) 2,000 1,000 170-180 175 ND-260 70 No Naturally occurring mineral Mineral natural
Haloacetic Acids (ppb)
Promedio más alto margen No chlorination Producto secundario del processo de cloración
Lead in tap water (ppb)1
Plomo en agua potable (ppb) AL=151 0.2 90th percentile=2.0 ppb; 0 sites exceeded the AL 900 percentil 0 sitios excedieron el NAR No Corrosion of household plumbing Oxidación de la plomería del hogar
Nitrate (ppm as N)
Nitrato (ppm como N) 10 10 ND ND ND-3.8 1.1 No
Runoff/leaching from fertilizer/
septic Escurrimiento/lixiviación de
fertilizante/séptico
Highest
Level
Allowed:

MCL NMC
Ideal Goals:

PHG or
(MCLG) MSP
o (MMNC)
Treated Groundwater 2 Agua
subterránea 2
Violation?
¿violación?
TT=1.0
TT=5.0
Not subject to monitoring
No esta sujeto a la
observación
No Eroded soil in water runoff
Turbidez (NTU)
5 5
6 7 NA
Erosion of deposits of naturally occurring minerals
La erosión de depósitos de minerales radioactivas naturales Secundaria (no relación con la salud) Normas de agua potableCalidades estéticas que puedan afectar el sabor, olor y color del agua Nickel (ppb)
Niquel (ppb) 100 12 ND ND-19 1.4 No Erosion of deposits of naturally occurring minerals La erosión de depósitos de minerales radioactivas naturales Total Trihalomethanes4 (ppb)
Trihalometano Total4 (ppb) 80 NA Highest Average = 39.9, Range = 2.6-110 No Promedio más alto margen
By-product of drinking water
chlorination Producto secundario del
processo de cloración
ND
100%<1.0 Highest: 0.029
Máxima:
5 - ND ND ND-21 1.5 Zinc (ppm) Naturally occurring mineral Zinc (ppm) Mineral natural
MRDL
=4
Odor (T.O.N) 3 NA
1-2 1.7 1-3 Odor T.O.N
Highest
Level
Allowed:

MCL NMC
Ideal Goals:

PHG or
(MCLG) MSP
o (MMNC)
Treated Groundwater 2 Agua
subterránea 2
Naturally occurring organic materials
Materiales organicos naturales
Range
Límites

Range Límites
Substance (units)
Sustancia (unidad)
Foaming agents, MBAS(ppb) 500 NA 20-40 30 ND-60 30 Municipal and industrial waste discharges Agentes espumantes, MBAS(ppb) Vertidos de residuos municipales e industriales
Origen

1.2 ND ND No
Major Sources
Origen
Treated Surface
Water Agua
la superficie
Aluminum (ppb)
Primary Drinking Water Standards / Normas primarias del aqua potable Average Promedio
Promedio
Range Límites Average
Chromium, hexavalent9 (ppb)
Cromo hexavalente (ppb) 10 0.02 0.18-0.20 0.20 ND-20 8.9 No Naturally occurring mineral; Chrome plating Cromodo; Mineral natural

City of Watsonville – Drinking Water Quality
Public Health Goals Report 2025
The California Health and Safety Code Title 22 Section 116470 specifies that utilities with greater than 10,000 service connections prepare a special report if any of the water quality measurements taken during the previous three years have exceeded a Public Health Goal (PHG). A PHG is the concentration of a contaminant in drinking water that poses no significant health risk if consumed for a lifetime. PHGs are set at a level where no known or anticipated adverse health effects would occur, with an ample safety margin.

This report was prepared using water quality data collected between 2022 and 2024. This data is summarized and presented to customers through the annual Consumer Confidence Reports. Only constituents that have a California primary drinking water standard (MCL) and a PHG (or MCLG if there is no PHG) are addressed.

Arsenic: Arsenic is a naturally occurring element in the earth's crust and is very widely distributed in the environment.

Chromium, hexavalent: Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) may enter drinking water through erosion of natural deposits, through transformation of trivalent chromium by natural processes, or from human industrial activities. Some people who drink water containing hexavalent chromium in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Coliform: Total coliform bacteria are common in the environment and are generally not harmful themselves. The presence of these bacteria in drinking water, however, may indicate a problem with water treatment or the pipes that distribute the water. Their presence could also indicate that the water may be contaminated with organisms that can cause disease.

Copper: Copper is an essential nutrient, but it is toxic if ingested at high levels. Copper may enter the water from natural sources or may enter tap water in the distribution system of the individual households.

Lead: Lead enters the water typically through corrosion of household water plumbing systems but may also come from erosion of natural deposits or industrial manufacturers. Lead can cause serious health effects in people of all ages, but especially pregnant people, infants and young children.

Nickel: Nickel is a naturally occurring element, commonly detected in surface water, groundwater, air, soil, and food.

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA): It may enter drinking water through the production and use of consumer goods. PFOA exposures resulted in increased liver weight and cancer in laboratory animals.

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS): It may enter drinking water through the production and use of consumer goods.

PFOS exposures resulted in immune suppression and cancer in laboratory animals.

The following table provides a list of all contaminants found above the Public Health Goal (PHG) and includes the Health Risk Category, the Numeric Cancer risk at the PHG, the State MCL, the Numeric Cancer risk at the MCL, the Maximum Concentration detected, the Best Available Technology, and the Estimated cost in Dollars per million gallons of water to be treated, and Estimated Treatment Cost per Year to meet the PHG.

The drinking water quality of the City of Watsonville water system is in compliance with State Division of Drinking Water and USEPA drinking water standards set to protect public health. The City will continue to test for the presence of drinking water contaminants to ensure continued compliance with regulations.

Constituent Health Risk PHG
Cancer
Risk at
PHG
MCL
Cancer
Risk at
MCL
COW
Maximum
Level
COW
Average
Level
Best Available
Technology (BAT)
Options
Potential
Treatment
Cost
Arsenic carcinogenicity
(causes cancer)

0.004
(µg/L)
One per
million
10 µg/L

2.5 per
thousand 6.4 µg/L
less than
1 µg/L
detection
limit
Activated Alumina;
Coagulation/Filtration;
Ion
Exchange; Lime
Softening;
Reverse Osmosis;
Electrodialysis; and
Oxidation/Filtration
$4M, reverse
osmosis
($267
per
connection)
Chromium,
hexavalent
carcinogenicity
(causes cancer)

0.02 (µg/L)
One per
million
10 µg/L
5 per ten
thousand 20 µg/L 8.9 µg/L
Ion exchange,
reduction coagulation
filtration, reverse
osmosis
$60M, RCF
($4,000
per
connection)
Coliform
(Total)
may cause
diarrhea,
fatigue, nausea,
cramps
0% NA 5.00% NA 1.30% 0.05%
Well head protection,
maintain disinfectant
residual, maintenance
of
distribution system,
filtration and
disinfection
NA, already
implementing
per Section
64447, Title
22, CCR
Copper
digestive system
toxicity(my cause
nausea,
vomiting,
diarrhea)

0.3 (mg/L) NA

1.3 mg/L
(Action
Level)
NA

0.9 mg/L
(90th
percentile)

0.44 mg/L
Optimized corrosion
control
NA, already
meeting
requirement
Lead
developmental
neurotoxicity
(causes neuro
behavioral
effects in
children)
cardiovascular
toxicity
(causes high
blood
pressure)
carcinogenicity
(causes cancer)

0.2 (µg/L)
Less
than
one per
million
15 µg/L
(Action
Level)
Two per
million

2.0 ug/L
(90th
percentile)

1.0 ug/L Optimized corrosion
control
NA, already
meeting
requirement
Nickel
developmental
toxicity (may
cause
increase in
neonatal
deaths)
12 (µg/L) NA 100 µg/L NA 19 ug/L 1.4 ug/L
Ion Exchange; Lime
Softening; Reverse
Osmosis
$4M, reverse
osmosis
($267
per
connection)
PFOA carcinogenicity
(causes cancer)

0.007
ng/L
One per
million 4 ng/L NA 9.6 ng/L 0.74 ng/L
Ion Exchange, Reverse
Osmosis, Granular
Activated Carbon
$14M, GAC
($933
per
connection)
PFOS
carcinogenicity
(causes
cancer)
1 ng/L One per
million 4 ng/L NA 6.0 ng/L 0.76 ng/L
Ion Exchange, Reverse
Osmosis, Granular
Activated Carbon
$14M, GAC
($933
per
connection)

Ciudad de Watsonville
L
¿Por qué analizamos el
agua potable?
Reporte de la calidad
del agua del 2024
A
Información para Personas
con Problemas de Salud
lgunas personas pueden ser más susceptibles a los contaminantes en el agua potable que la población en general. Por ejemplo, las más susceptibles a infecciones son aquellas con un sistema inmune delicado, incluso las personas con cáncer y en tratamiento de quimioterapia, las personas que se les hizo un transplante de un órgano, las personas con VIH o SIDA o algún otro problema médico del sistema inmune, algunas personas ancianas y bebes.

Estas personas deben consultar con su médico si tienen dudas.

Usted puede obtener las normas para reducir el peligro de infección por Cryptosporidium u otros contaminantes microbianos de la USEPA y el Centro para el Control de Enfermedades (sus siglas en inglés CDC) llamando a la Línea Telefónica de Agua Potable al (800-426-4791). Recuerde que el agua de la Ciudad cumplió con todas las normas federales y estatales para el año 2024.

Criptosporidio es un germen microbiano encontrado en agua superficial por todo Estados Unidos. Nuestro monitoreo ha indicado la presencia de este organismo en la fuente de agua superficial. La planta de tratamiento de la ciudad de Watsonville remueve el criptosporidio a través de filtración efectiva. Métodos de prueba actuales no pueden detectar si el organismo está muerto o si es capaz de causar enfermedades. La ingestión de criptosporidio puede causar criptosporidiosis, una infección abdominal. Síntomas incluyen nauseas, diarrea, y dolor abdominal. Personas sanas pueden sobrepasar esta enfermedad en unas semanas. Pero, personas con un sistema inmune comprometido, infantes o niños pequeños, y personas de edad avanzada están con riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades que ponen en riesgo la vida. Es recomendado que personas con un sistema inmune comprometido consulten un doctor para aprender que medidas deben tomar para prevenir infecciones. El criptosporidio debe de ser ingerido para causar enfermedades, y puede ser difundido por otras medidas.

La Ciudad de Watsonville está orgullosa de
informarle que el agua suministrada por nuestro
Departamento de Utilidades cumplió con todas
las normas federales y estatales para el agua
potable durante 2024.
as fuentes de agua potable (tanto el agua corriente como el agua embotellada) incluyen ríos, lagos, arroyos, lagunas, reservorios, manantiales y pozos. Al corer el agua sobre la superficie de la tierra o por debajo del suelo, disuelve los minerales presentes naturalmente y puede arrastrar sustancias originadas por la presencia de animales o de la actividad humana. Los agentes contaminantes que pueden encontrarse en el agua antes del tratamiento de ésta, incluyen:
♦ Agentes contaminantes microbianos, como virus y bacterias, que pueden provenir de plantas depuradoras de aguas residuales, sistemas sépticos, operaciones agropecuarias, y fauna y flora silvestre.
♦ Agentes contaminantes inorgánicos, como sales y metales, que pueden estar presents naturalmente o pueden surgir como consecuencia de la escorrentía pluvial de las zonas urbanas, descargas de aguas residuales industrials o domésticas, producción de petróleo y gas, y actividades de minería o agricultura.
♦ Pesticidas y herbicidas, que pueden provenir de diversas fuentes, por ejemplo, agricultura, escorrentía pluvial de las zonas urbanas y usos residenciales.
♦ Agentes contaminantes químicos orgánicos, incluidos productos químicos orgánicos sintéticos y volátiles, que son subproductos de procesos industriales y de la producción petrolera, y también pueden provenir de estaciones de servicio, escorrentía pluvial de las zonas urbanas, uso agrícola y sistemas sépticos.
♦ Agentes contaminantes radiactivos, que pueden estar presentes naturalmente o que pueden surgir como resultado de la producción de petróleo y gas, y actividades de minería.

Para garantizar que el agua corriente sea saludable para el consumo, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USEPA) y el State Water Resources Control Board prescriben reglamentaciones que limitan la cantidad de ciertos agentes contaminantes en el agua suministrada por los sistemas públicos de abastecimiento de agua. Las regulaciones estatales también establecen límites para los agentes contaminantes del agua embotellada ya que deberán proveer el mismo nivel de protección a la salud pública.

Es rasonable que el agua potable, incluso la embotellada, contenga por lo menos cantidades pequeñas de algunos contaminantes. La presencia de contaminantes no significa un peligro para la salud. Puede obtener más información tocante los contaminantes y los posibles efectos a la salud llamando a la Línea Telefónicade Agua Potable de la USEPA al (1-800-426-4791).

Reporte de la calidad
del agua del 2024

Notas al pie de la tabla

1. El límite de 1,300 ppb de cobre & 15 ppb de
plomo están en el 90o percentil después de
clasificar la información. En el 2022 se tomaron
muestras en 37 lugares. Los sitios se
muestrean cada 3 años. Casi todo el plomo y
cobre detectado en los sistemas provienen de
la corrosion de la plomería de las casas.

2. El Estado nos permite monitorear ciertos
contaminantes menos de una vez por año
porque las concentraciones de estos
contaminantes no cambian con frecuencia.

Algunos de nuestros datos, aunque
representativa, tienen más de un año.

3. El acatamiento basado en la presencia de la
bacteria de coliforme debe ser menos del 5%
de la distribución de las muestras colectadas
en un mes.

4. El total de los trihalometanos son la suma
de cloroformo, bromodichlorometano,
dibromochlorometano y bromoform.

5. Turbidez es la medida de la nubedad del
agua. La monitoreamos ya que es un buen
indicador de la eficacia de nuestro sistema de
filtracion. La turbidezse mide en unidades de
turbidez nefelométricas (UTN).

6. La Norma de Cumplimiento de la Técnica de
Tratamiento: 1.0 UTN en el agua filtrada en
95% de las medidas que se examinan cada
mes.

7. La Norma de Cumplimiento de la Técnica de
Tratamiento: 5.0 UTN para agua que no ha
sido filtrada nunca.

8. Divider por 17.12 para convertir ppm a los
granoscomo CaCO3.

9. Refiérase a la nota al margen anterior sobre
el cromo hexavalente.

Cromo
Hexavelante
En octubre de 2024, la State Water Resources
Control Board adoptó un MCL más bajo para
el cromo hexavalente, de 10 ppb. Anteriormente, el cromo hexavalente se regulaba bajo el MCL de cromo total de 50 ppb.

Se detectaron niveles de cromo hexavalente
que superan el MCL. Si bien un sistema de
agua de nuestro tamaño no se considera que
incumple el MCL de cromo hexavalente hasta
después del 1 de octubre de 2026, estamos
trabajando para abordar este exceso y cumplir
con el MCL recientemente establecido. En
concreto, la Ciudad ha realizado un estudio
piloto y seleccionado tecnología aprobada
para diseñar el tratamiento adecuado para los
pozos afectados. Es importante destacar que
la Ciudad cumple con todas las regulaciones
estatales de calidad del agua.

Información de la calidad
del agua del 2024
Esta tabla enumera las sustancias detectadas de las mas que 4,000 muestras que se efectuaron durante el año 2024.

Arsénico. Aunque el agua potable cumple con las normas federales y estatales de arsénico, ésta contiene niveles bajos de arsénico. Las normas buscan un equilibrio entre lo que se conoce hasta ahora sobre los efectos posibles del arsénico en la salud y los costos de remover el arsénico del agua potable. USEPA continua con las investigaciones de los niveles bajos del arsénico en la salud, el cual es un mineral conocido como causante de cáncer en altas concentraciones y se vincula con otros efectos a la salud tales como daños a la piel y problemas circulatorios.

Plomo. Si está presente, el plomo en niveles elevados puede causar problemas serios a la salud, especialmente a mujeres embarazadas y niños pequeños. El plomo que se encuentra en el agua potable proviene de la tubería y plomería de su casa. La Ciudad de Watsonville es responsable por proveer agua potable de la más alta calidad, pero no puede controlar la variedad de materiales que se utilizan en la plomería. Si no habré las llaves de su casa por varias horas, puede minimizar el riesgo de exponerse al plomo dejando correr el agua entre 30 segundos a 2 minutos antes de tomar o usar el agua para cocinar. Si está preocupado por el nivel de plomo en su agua puede hacer una prueba.

Para información sobre el plomo en el agua potable, tipos de pruebas disponibles, y sugerencias en cómo minimizar su exposición hable a Safe Drinking Water Hotline (línea telefónica de agua potable segura) o visite el sitio http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Nitratos: El nitrato en el agua potable a un nivel de más de 10 mg/L es un riesgo para la salud en los niños menores de 6 meses de edad. Tales niveles de nitrato en el agua potable puede interferir con la capacidad de la sangre de portar el oxigeno, que resultaría que la piel se pusiera azul. Los niveles de nitrato de más de 10 mg/L pueden también afectar la habilidad de la sangre de portar el oxigeno en otros individuos, así como las cuidando a un niño o si esta embarazada, debe consultar su proveedor de cuidado de salud. Los niveles de nitrato pueden subir rápidamente por intervalos cortos de tiempo a causa de la lluvia o la actividad agrícola.

Meta de la Salud Pública (MSP): El nivel más
bajo de un contaminante en el agua potable bajo
el cual no se conoce o se espera que haya peligro
a la salud. El MSP se calcula por la Agencia de
la Protección del Medio Ambiente de California.

Meta Máxima Del Nivel de Contaminación
(MMNC): El nivel más bajo de un contaminante
en el agua potable bajo el cual no se conoce o se
espera que haya peligro a la salud. El MMNC
es calculado por la Agencia de la Protección del
Medio Ambiente.

Nivel Máximo de Contaminación (NMC): El
nivel más alto de un contaminante que se permite
en el agua potable. El NMC primario se establece
lo más cerca de los MSP’s (o MMNC’s) como sea
práctico económicamente y tecnológicamente. Los
MCLs secundarios se establecieron para proteger
el olor, sabor y apariencia del agua.

Nivel máximo de desinfectante residual
(MRDL): El nivel más alto de desinfectante permitido en el agua potable. Existe evidencia que indica que es necesario añadir un desinfectante para
el control de contaminantes microbianos.

Meta para nivel máximo de desinfectante residual
(MRDLG): El nivel de desinfectante de agua potable
por debajo de la cantidad que no se reconoce o se
espera riesgo alguno para la salud. Los estándares
desinfectantes para el control de contaminantes
microbianos.

Norma Primaria del Agua Potable (NPAP): NMC
para los contaminantes que afectan la salud junto con
los requisitos en materia de informes e
inspecciones. Nivel de Acción Reglamentaria
(NAR): La concentración de un contaminante,
que cuando es excedida, causa que se efectúen
tratamientos u otros requerimientos al sistema del
agua.

Técnica de Tratamiento (TT): Un proceso que es
requerido con el propósito de reducir el nivel de un
contaminante en el agua potable.

NA: no es pertinente
ND: no es detectable
ppb: partes por mil millones o microgramos por litro
ppm: partes por millón o milegramos por litro
ppt: partes por trillón o nanogramos por litro
pCi/l: una medida de radiación
Términos y abreviaciones
usadas en la tabla a la izquierda

When rainfall hits the ground in the Pajaro Valley, a
portion of the water is absorbed into the ground and
eventually reaches the groundwater table. City-owned and private wells then pump the water out for residential, agricultural, and business uses. About 90% of Watsonville’s water supply is groundwater, primarily taken from the Aromas Red Sands Aquifer. The remainder is collected from Corralitos and Browns Creeks and treated at a plant in Corralitos.

The City’s water meets the strict standards set by the State.

However, each year more water is pumped out of the groundwater supplies than is replaced by rainfall. Over-pumping causes saltwater intrusion, the process where ocean water seeps underground into wells, rendering them useless. The City is working with the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency on water conservation efforts and on projects to increase water supplies in the Pajaro Valley.

Cuando la lluvia cae en el suelo del Valle del Pájaro, una porción de la lluvia es absorbida por el suelo y ésta a la larga llega al subsuelo. Los pozos municipales y privados bombean el agua para los usos residenciales, agrícolas y comerciales. Cerca del 90% del suministro del agua del subsuelo proviene del acuífero Aromas Red Sands. El agua restante proviene de los arroyos Corralitos y el de Corralitos.

El agua potable de laCiudad excede las normas estrictas establecidas por el estado. Sin embargo, hay una escasez de agua en el Valle del Pájaro: cada año se bombea más agua del subsuelo de la que es reemplazada por la lluvia. El bombeo demás causa la intrusión de a los pozos convirtiéndolos inservibles y los echa a perder. ¿De dónde proviene
el agua potable?
How We Get Our Water
For more information about your water, call Beau Kayser at 768-3193. Additional copies of this report are available at City Hall, or online at www.cityofwatsonville.org/777/Water-Quality, or call 768-3133. The City Council is the governing body for the City water system. The City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Fourth Floor. The City welcomes your participation in these meetings.

Para recibir más información sobre el agua potable, llame a Beau Kayser al 768-3193. Las copias adicionales de este informe están disponibles en las oficinas municipales o llamando al 768-3133 o en linea a www.cityofwatsonville.org/777/Water-Quality. El Concilio Municipal es el cuerpo legislativo del sistema del agua potable de la Ciudad. El Concilio Municipal se reúne el segundo y cuarto martes de cada mes a las 4:00 p.m. y 6:30 p.m. en la Cámara del Concilio, ubicada en 275 Main Street, cuarto piso. La Ciudad les invita a que asistan a estas juntas.

While the City of Watsonville uses less than 10% of the groundwater pumped in the Pajaro Valley, we must all
begin to deal with the challenges created by this shortage.

Let’s all maintain our precious resources for future generations by continuing to practice water conservation.

Mientras que Watsonville usa menos de 10% de todo el agua subterránea en el Valle del Pájaro, todos debemos empezar a afrontar los retos ocasionados por la escasez de agua. Hay que mantener nuestros recursos para las generaciones futuras, y así hemos de continuar con el ahorro de agua.

Substance (units)
Sustancia (unidad)
Ideal Goals:

PHG or (MCLG)
MSP o (MMNC)
Treated Groundwater
Agua subterránea
Range Average
Limites Promedio
Violation?
¿violación?
Major Sources
Origen
Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5)*
Monitoreo de los Contaminantes no Regulados (UCMR5)*
Naturally occurring mineral
Mineral natural
Manufacturing consumer goods
Fabricación de bienes de consumo
PFAS- PFPeA (ppb) NA ND - 0.0044 0.0004 No
Lithium (ppb) NA ND - 27.3 18.1 No
PFAS- PFBS (ppb) NA ND - 0.0063 0.0007 No
PFAS- PFHxS (ppb) 0.010 ND - 0.0067 0.0008 No
PFAS- PFOA (ppb) 0 ND - 0.0065 0.0004 No
PFAS- PFHxA (ppb) NA ND - 0.0042 0.0004 No
PFAS- PFOS (ppb) 0 ND - 0.0051 0.0006 No
*On April 10, 2024, USEPA set a new national primary drinking water standard for PFAS. Under this rule, drinking water systems must complete the initial monitoring requirements for PFAS within three years. Starting in 2027, water systems must include the initial and long-term quarterly PFAS testing in their Annual Water Quality Report.

For general information on UCMR5, visit: https://water.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule *El 10 de abril de 2024, la USEPA estableció una nueva norma nacional primaria para el agua potable en relación con las PFAS. Según esta norma, los sistemas de agua potable deben completar los requisitos iniciales de monitoreo de PFAS en un plazo de tres años. A partir de 2027, los sistemas de agua deben incluir las pruebas trimestrales iniciales y a largo plazo de PFAS en su Informe Anual de Calidad del Agua. Para obtener más información acerca delmonitoreo del UCMR visita:
https://water.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule Manufacturing consumer goods
Fabricación de bienes de consumo
Manufacturing consumer goods
Fabricación de bienes de consumo
Manufacturing consumer goods
Fabricación de bienes de consumo
Manufacturing consumer goods
Fabricación de bienes de consumo
Manufacturing consumer goods
Fabricación de bienes de consumo

Ciudad de Watsonville – Reporte sobre la calidad del agua potable Las metas de salubridad pública del 2025
El código de seguridad y salubridad del estado de California del título 22 sección 116470 especifica que las utilidades que sirven a más de 10,000 conexiones preparen un reporte sobre las medidas tomadas sobre la calidad del agua durante los últimos tres años que hayan excedido las metas y estándares requeridos de salubridad pública, estos también son conocidos como PHGs. El PHG es la concentración de un contaminante en el agua potable cual no posee algún riesgo significante si este es consumido de por vida. Los PHGs son asignados a un nivel donde estos no causan cualquier efecto adverso dentro de un margen de seguridad amplio.

Este reporte fue preparado con los datos de calidad de agua recaudados entre los años 2022 y 2024. El resumen de los datos fue presentado a los clientes por pare de los reportes de confianza al consumidor. Esta información es pertinente para aquellos constituyentes que reciben un estándar de agua potable primaria de California tal conocidos como (MCL) y PHGs (o MCLG si no hay PHGs).

Arsénico: el arsénico es un elemento natural en la corteza terrestre y está ampliamente distribuido en el medio ambiente.

Coliformes: las bacterias coliformes totales son comunes en el ambiente y generalmente no son dañinas por sí mismas. Sin embargo, la presencia de estas bacterias en el agua potable puede indicar un problema con el tratamiento del agua o las tuberías que distribuyen el agua. Su presencia también podría indicar que el agua puede estar contaminada con organismos que pueden causar enfermedades.

Cobre: el cobre es un nutriente esencial, pero es tóxico si se ingiere en niveles altos. El cobre puede ingresar al agua de fuentes naturales o puede ingresar al agua del grifo en el sistema de distribución de los hogares individuales.

Cromo hexavalente: Algunas personas que beben agua que contiene cromo hexavalente en exceso del Límite Máximo Permitido (LMP) durante muchos años pueden tener un mayor riesgo de contraer cáncer. El cromo hexavalente (Cr6+) puede ingresar al agua potable a través de la erosión de depósitos naturales, mediante la transformación del cromo trivalente por procesos naturales, o debido a actividades industriales humanas.

Níquel: el níquel es un elemento natural, comúnmente detectado en aguas superficiales, subterráneas, aire, suelo y alimentos.

Plomo: El plomo puede causar serios efectos en la salud de personas de todas las edades, pero especialmente en personas embarazadas, bebés y niños pequeños. El plomo entra en el agua normalmente a través de la corrosión de los sistemas de fontanería de agua doméstica, pero también puede provenir de la erosión de depósitos naturales o de fabricantes industriales.

Ácido perfluorooctanoico (PFOA): Puede entrar en el agua potable a través de la producción y el uso de productos de consumo.

Las exposiciones al PFOA resultaron en un aumento del peso del hígado y cáncer en animales de laboratorio.

Ácido perfluorooctanosulfónico (PFOS): Puede entrar en el agua potable a través de la producción y el uso de productos de consumo. Las exposiciones al PFOS resultaron en supresión inmunológica y cáncer en animales de laboratorio.

La tabla a continuación proporciona una lista de todos los contaminantes que sobre pasan los objetivo de salud pública (PHGs) e incluye la categoría de riesgo para la salud, el riesgo de cáncer numérico en el PHG, la medida estatal tal referida como el MCL, el riesgo de cáncer numérico en el MCL, la concentración máxima detectada, la mejor tecnología disponible y el costo estimado en dólares por millón de galones de agua a tratar, y el costo estimado de tratamiento por año para cumplir con los PHGs.

La calidad del sistema de agua potable de la ciudad de Watsonville cumple con las normas de la División Estatal de Agua Potable y la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (USEPA), establecidas para proteger la salud pública. La ciudad continuará realizando pruebas para detectar la presencia de contaminantes en el agua potable para garantizar el cumplimiento continuo de las regulaciones.

Constituyente Riesgo de Salud PHG
Riesgo
de
Cáncer
de PHG
MCL
Riesgo
de
Cáncer
de MCL
Niveles
Máximos de
la Ciudad
Niveles de
Promedio de
la Ciudad
Opciones de
Mejor
Tecnología
Disponible
(BTA)
Potencial Costo
de Tratamiento
Arsénico Carcinogenicidad (puede
causar cancer)

0.004
(µg/L)
Una por
millon
10 µg/L

2.5 por
miles 6.4 µg/L
Límite de
detección
menos de 1
µg/L
Alumina
activada;
filtración por
coagulación,
intercambio
iónico, osmosis
inversa,
electrodiálisis y
filtración por
oxidación
$4millones,
osmosis inversa
($267
por
coneccion)
Cromo,
hexavalente
Carcinogenicidad (puede
causar cancer)

0.02 (µg/L)
Una por
millon
10 µg/L
5 por
diez mil 20 µg/L 8.9 µg/L
Intercambio
iónico,
filtración por
coagulación
reductora,
ósmosis
inversa
$60millones,
FCR ($4,000
por
coneccion)
Coliformes
(Total)
puede causar diarrea,
fatiga, náuseas,
calambres
0% NA 5.00% NA 1.30% 0.05%
Protección de
la cabeza del
pozo,
mantenimiento
del
desinfectante
residual,
mantenimiento
del
sistema de
distribución,
filtración y
desinfección
Implementacion
al corriente
según las
normas por
sección 64447
Titulo 22, CCR
Cobre
toxicidad del sistema
digestivo (puede causar
náuseas, vómitos,
diarrea)

0.3 (mg/L) NA

1.3 mg/L
(Nivel
Activo)
NA

0.9 mg/L
(90th
percentile)

0.44 mg/L
Control
optimizado de
la corrosión
No requerida,
cumple con
todos los
requsitos
Plomo
toxicidad
neurodesarrollo (causa
efectos
neurocomportamentales
en los niños) toxicidad
cardiovascular (causa
hipertensión)
carcinogenicidad (causa
cáncer)

0.2 (µg/L)
Menos
de una
por
millón
15 µg/L
(Nivel
Activo)
Dos por
millón

2.0 ug/L
(90th
percentile)

1.0 ug/L
Control
optimizado de
la corrosión
No requerida,
cumple con
todos los
requsitos
Níquel
toxicidad del desarrollo
(puede causar un
aumento en las
muertes neonatales)
12 (µg/L) NA 100 µg/L NA 19 ug/L 1.4 ug/L
Intercambio
iónico,
ablandamiento
de la cal,
osmosis
inversa
$4millones,
osmosis inversa
($267
por
coneccion)
PFOA Carcinogenicidad (puede
causar cancer)

0.007
ng/L
Una por
millon 4 ng/L NA 9.6 ng/L 0.74 ng/L
Intercambio
iónico, ósmosis
inversa, carbón
activado
granular
$14millones,
CAG ($933
por
coneccion)
PFOS Carcinogenicidad (puede
causar cancer) 1 ng/L Una por millon 4 ng/L NA 6.0 ng/L 0.76 ng/L Intercambio
iónico, ósmosis
inversa, carbón
activado
granular
$14millones,
CAG ($933
por
coneccion)

City Water System
Public Health Goals Report and
Regulatory Update
August 26, 2025

 2 creek intakes, 1 surface water
treatment facility
 11 groundwater wells in routine
service
 6-7 million gallons daily production
City Water System

2022-2024 Water Quality Testing
 Over 4000 water samples collected
annually
 Majority of testing completed by City's own
state-certified lab
 Each water sources is tested for over 100
Public Health Goal constituents

Report Highlights
 Met all Federal and State
regulations
 Excellent record
 Reliable water system
 Lowest rates in the region

What is the State Public Health Goal?
 Describes the lowest levels of constituents present in water in an ideal world
 Not legal requirements, but ideal goals set by the State  All water agencies aim to achieve these goals, but they are often not economically feasible to attain
 Regulations are set at a higher allowable maximum contaminant level (MCL) which balances the ideal goals with practical realworld application and the affordability of water.

Watsonville's water met 94%
of all Public Health GOALS

Public Health Testing
Of the 100+ constituents tested, the following
had levels above the Public Health Goal
 Copper and Lead
 Detected after passing through customer
plumbing, levels are below Action Levels
 Nickel
 Detected in one well that is not used in normal
operations
 Coliform, Total
 Over 2,800 samples collected
 2 positive samples in 3 years

Public Health Testing
 Arsenic
 Detected in backup well that is rarely used
 Chromium, hexavalent
 Developing a compliance plan to treat six of
our impacted wells
 PFOA / PFOS
 Detected in two sources that have been
taken out of normal operation

ALL WATER CURRENTLY

MEETS STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Two Upcoming Regulatory Issues
 Hexavalent Chromium
 PFOA / PFOS

Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI)
Hexavalent chromium is found
naturally in rocks, plants, and
groundwater
 In 2017, California adopted &
later rescinded a State Maximum
Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10
parts per billion (ppb)
 Re-adopted MCL in October 2024
 Compliance by October 2026
(pending SB466)

73% of Water Production
in Zones 1 & 2
How does this impact Watsonville?
 Six of the City’s 11 production wells are impacted by the new MCL

The Solution: New Wells & Treatment
New Well 4 (currently under construction)
 Estimated completion September 2026
 No CrVI in preliminary well testing
 $6 million paid from Water Enterprise Fund
Treatment on Existing Wells
 Preliminary Design Underway
 Phased Implementation
 Total Cost Range $42 million to $60 million
 Rate Increases Likely – Study Underway

(PFAS) Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
 PFOA, PFOS Federal MCL established, April 2024
 4 parts per trillion (ppt)
 Compliance date 2031

What is a Part Per Trillion?

Solution: Treatment? or New Well?
New Well most likely given existing well capacity,
age of infrastructure, and cost of treatment
How does this impact Watsonville?
 2 of the City’s 11 production wells are impacted by the PFAS MCL  A little over 10% of water production in Zones 1 & 2

Notifications and Next Steps
Completed:
 Consumer Confidence Report uploaded to City website 7/1/25  Annual State-required PFOA notification letter sent 8/11/25  New State-required Cr VI notification letter sent to water customers in August utility bill.

Future:
 Cr VI Treatment Design Contracts planned for September Council meeting
 Cr VI compliance plan due to State Water Board by 10/1/25

QUESTIONS?

1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
TO: CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDED BY: PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR CALUBAQUIB APPROVED BY: TAMARA VIDES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WATSONVILLE PUBLIC ART

MASTER PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Public Art Master Plan – 2025 Watsonville Arts Plan.

BACKGROUND:

Watsonville's arts truly exemplify civic pride and a profound community spirit, reflecting the city's unique identity and the collective dedication of its residents and leaders. The City's engagement with the arts goes beyond mere ornamentation; it's a dynamic force that fosters connection, preserves local heritage, and actively shapes this community's future. Watsonville’s arts and cultural community exemplifies the shared values that are deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of this place.

In 2022, the City of Watsonville enacted its inaugural Public Art Program aimed at promoting, supporting, and increasing public art displays and opportunities for the performing arts to enhance the quality of life and the city's image. This program includes a new 0.75% developer fee on construction costs for certain residential, commercial, and industrial developments (new residential of 5+ units, commercial/industrial developments over $500,000, or remodels over $250,000), with a cap of $75,000. This fee goes into a "Cultural Fund" to fund public art projects and cultural activities within City functions.

This City’s Public Art Program establishes permissible expenditures from the Cultural Fund that include:

1. For the design, acquisition, purchase, commission, installation, placement, improvement, relocation, conservation, and insurance of artwork acquired by the City through the Watsonville public art program;

2. For preventative care, maintenance, and utility charges related to the artwork and real property purchased pursuant to subsection (a) of this section;

2 3. To sponsor or support the performing arts;

4. For the acquisition and improvement of real property for the purpose of displaying artwork or conducting performing arts activities, which has been or may be subsequently approved by the City;

5. For costs associated with administering the Watsonville public art program and associated cultural programs, in an amount not to exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the total fees deposited into the Cultural Fund pursuant to this chapter during the fiscal year immediately preceding that appropriation, in any year subsequent to the initial fiscal year of the Watsonville public art program; however, in the event the City Council determines that a special circumstance exists, the City Council may set a higher amount by a majority vote;

6. Other City-produced cultural or art education programs pursuant to the requirements of this chapter;

7. Structures that enable the display of artwork(s); artistic design and fabrication fees; labor of assistants, materials and contracted services required for the production and installation of the work of art; any required permit or certificate fees, business and legal costs directly related to the project;

8. Dealer’s fees, if necessary and where appropriate, in concurrence with the National Endowment for the Arts (N.E.A.) recommendation that no more than ten (10%) percent of the artist’s fees be paid as a dealer/gallery commission;

9. Transportation of the work of art to the site;

10. Preparation of site to receive artwork; and

11. Administrative fees/costs as follows: (i) Parks and Community Services Department’s administration costs incurred in the process of administering the public art program including staff time, direct costs and administrative overhead; (ii) documentation, including photographic documentation, of the artwork’s fabrication, installation, and plaques to identify the artwork.

Additionally, the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan (DWSP), adopted in October 2023, provides a comprehensive vision and framework for the future development of downtown Watsonville over the next 20-30 years.

Some specific recommendations provided by the DWSP relevant to the Watsonville Arts Plan include:
 Fostering a Sense of Place and Identity through Arts and Culture  Integrating Public Art into the Urban Environment
 Creating and Activating Arts-Friendly Spaces
 Enhancing Cultural Programming and Events
 Economic Development and Support for Arts and Artists  Historic Preservation in Relation to Arts
 Community Engagement as a Model
DISCUSSION:

This Public Arts Master Plan/ 2025 Watsonville Arts Plan supports and furthers the City’s commitment to supporting and fostering community arts and culture, as outlined in the City’s Public Art/Percent for the

3 Arts Program and the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan, as well as capital improvement projects, such as the City Plaza Revitalization Project.

The 2025 Watsonville Arts Plan is intended to guide and prioritize the use of Cultural Fund revenue, based on community needs and feedback gathered through a robust engagement process.

This engagement process involved surveying, stakeholder interviews, and focus groups, participants were asked to identify unique aspects of Watsonville’s arts and culture community, both tangible and intangible. An Advisory Committee was also formed that helped to guide and champion this process at every step.

The resulting plan includes the following chapters:
 Watsonville Arts Legacy – An overview of particularly strong hallmarks of the arts community, as articulated by community members and cultural assets, practices, people and organizations, including:
o Authentic and community-driven expression
o Celebration of agricultural heritage
o Art as a tool for social transformation
o Diverse heritage end shared identity
o City support and future vision
o Socially rich, active and vibrant
 Community Needs - The planning team utilized a variety of engagement methodologies to capture themes to inform plan priorities, actions, and define the curatorial approach to the Public Art Collection. Themes that emerged include:
o Process and standards for arts administration
o Funding expansion
o Cultural District designation
o Direct support for artists
 Strategies to Support the Arts- Foundational steps the City of Watsonville should take, as funding and resources allow, to implement a publicly supported arts program. The steps and considerations outlined in this section are critical to building the necessary capacity and public sector support for plan implementation. The full Action Plan may be found in the master plan.

Additionally, a Watsonville Arts brand identity (logos and video) was created as part of this process to create better cohesion and recognition for the City’s arts efforts.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

Adopting a Public Art Master Plan is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that it 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 and if a “project,” is exempt under 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.

4 STRATEGIC PLAN:
 Infrastructure & Environment – This plan includes recommendations to guide staff in the curation and creation of public art and art facilities.  Economic Development – This plan sets goals for the City’s art activities. Many studies have shown the positive impact of public art on economic development.  Community Engagement & Well-Being - A hallmark of Watsonville's art scene is a vibrant, intentional, thoughtful, and authentic spirit that truly reflects the genuine character of the community without pretense. The arts in Watsonville serve as a powerful medium for preserving and celebrating the city's rich cultural and historical identities. Watsonville's arts scene is a testament to the community’s unwavering belief in the power of the arts to transform lives and contribute to collective well-being.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

This plan will serve as a roadmap for the City’s art and cultural efforts, utilizing revenue from the Cultural Fund for direct activities and as leverage for other funding and grant opportunities.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

The Council may elect to:

1. Not recommending the adoption of this plan, or

2. Recommend adoption of this plan with modifications
ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):

None.

Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 082625 SWZ ______ TV ______ PCS ______
1 RESOLUTION NO.__________ (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE ADOPTING THE PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN – 2025

WATSONVILLE ARTS PLAN
WHEREAS, Watsonville's arts exemplify civic pride and a profound community spirit, reflecting the city's unique identity and the collective dedication of its residents and leaders; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, Watsonville City Council adopted its inaugural Public Art Program and adopted an ordinance establishing a new 0.75% developer fee on construction costs for certain residential, commercial, and industrial developments, with a cap of $75,000; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance established a Cultural Fund; and WHEREAS, in 2023, the City Council adopted the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan, which provides a comprehensive vision and framework for the future development of downtown Watsonville over the next 20-30 years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

1. This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that adopting a Resolution adopting a Public Art Master Plan 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 and if a “project,” is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14

Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 082625 2
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.

2. The 2025 Watsonville Arts Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby approved and adopted.

3. That this master plan supports and furthers the City’s commitment to supporting and fostering community arts and culture, as outlined in the City’s Public Art/Percent for the Arts Program and the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan, as well as capital improvement projects, such as the City Plaza Revitalization Project.

4. That the 2025 Watsonville Arts Plan is intended to guide and prioritize the use of Cultural Fund revenue, based on community needs and feedback gathered through a robust engagement process.

5. That the Action Plan outlined in the Master Plan will be implemented as time and budget allow.
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WATSONVILLE PUBLIC ART PLAN

WATSONVILLE

ARTS PLAN
August 2025

WATSONVILLE PUBLIC ART

MASTER PLAN

WATSONVILLE PUBLIC ART PLAN

RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Public Art Master Plan – 2025 Watsonville Arts Plan

WATSONVILLE PUBLIC ART PLAN
WHY A PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN?
• This Plan supports and furthers the City’s commitment to supporting and fostering community arts and culture, • as outlined in The City’s Public Art/Percent for the Arts Program
• Supports Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan
• CIP projects, such as the City Plaza Revitalization
Project

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HOW WILL THIS WORK BE FUNDED?
Art Fund - Percent for the Arts Fee: 0.75% developer fee on construction costs, with a cap of $75,000.

May be used for:
• For the design, acquisition, purchase, commission,
installation, placement, improvement, relocation,
conservation, and insurance of artwork
• For preventative care, maintenance, and utilities related to art
• To sponsor or support the performing arts
• Acquisition and improvement of property for arts
activities
• For costs associated with administering the Watsonville public art program
• Other City-produced cultural or art education programs • Structures that enable the display of artwork
• Dealer’s fees
• Transportation of the work of art to the site
• Preparation of site to receive artwork
• Administrative fees/costs

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AGENDA
2025 WATSONVILLE ARTS PLAN
• Engagement Process
• Watsonville Arts Legacy
• Asset Inventory
• Community Needs
• Action Plan

BRAND IDENTITY
• Brand Identity Unveiling
• Video

FINAL STEPS
• Council Adoption
• Cultural District Application Status
• Upcoming Public Art Policy

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PROJECT TIMELINE UPDATE

YOU ARE HERE

AUGUSTNOVEMBERDECEMBERMARCHAPRILJUNE
JULY
AUGUST

MOBILIZATION FINAL PLAN COMMUNITY

DIALOGUE

SYNTHESIZE INITIAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

SEPTEMBERJANUARYFEBRUARYMAY

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
• Stakeholder Conversations & Focus Groups (Over 60+
attendees across 10 sessions)
• Community Pop-up session (Dia de los Muertos)
• Community Survey (510 responses, 28 in Spanish)
• Advisory Committee (12 monthly meetings throughout
the process)

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WATSONVILLE ARTS LEGACY
• Authentic and community-driven expression
• Celebration of agricultural heritage
• Art as a tool for social transformation
• Diverse heritage end shared identity
• City support and future vision
• Socially rich, active and vibrant

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COMMUNITY NEEDS
• Process and standards for arts administration
• Funding expansion
• Cultural District designation
• Direct support for artists

BRAND IDENTITY CHECK-IN v2

PRIDE

ARTISTRY
STRAWBERRIES!

AGRICULTURE

COMFORT

ENLIGHTENMENT

CULTURE

FREEDOM
FAMILY

CELEBRATION

COMMUNITY

HERITAGE

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ARTS PROMO TRAILER

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CULTURAL ASSET INVENTORY
What is a Cultural Asset?
“In every community that manages to sustain or revive itself over time, there are cultural factors that contribute to the vitality and robustness of the people living there. These factors are shared and creative, which is to say they are cultural and they are assets that make life valuable, that make life worth living. These cultural assets can be material, immaterial, emotional, or even spiritual. They can be ‘solid’ things like concert halls, galleries, gardens, parklands and stadiums.

They can be special tracts of the natural environment that encourage particular types of cultural activities. Or the climate itself might be a cultural asset if it encourages special kinds of creative and communal activities that bind people together in a place over time. Stories too might be cultural assets if they are attached to particular people and places if they are powerful enough to encourage people to care about and care for their place. In these stories, values can circulate, and special memories often reside in particular locations mentioned in the tales. Thus the places mentioned in the stories can be regarded as cultural assets if people tell of these places and visit them regularly and develop regular practices or rituals or ceremonies to care for them.” -Professor Ross Gibson, Sydney College of the Arts

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INVENTORY GUIDANCE
• What contributes to the community’s cultural identity? • Who are the people and organizations that help shape it? • What places and events give the community its character? • How does the history of the neighborhood contribute to the community’s cultural identity?
• Who are the creative people in the community?
• Where are the places people go to have a cultural experience, of any form?
• What organizations in the community are contributing to the arts and culture? In what ways?

INVENTORY CATEGORIES
• People
• Places
• Public Art
• Organizations
• Cultural Traditions
COLLECTION METHODS:
• Interactive Web Map
• Staff, Steering Committee, & Stakeholder Submissions
• Additional Research

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MINOR ACTION PLAN REVISIONS
• Descriptive language added for all actions now that we have completed the full plan draft, this includes relevant steps for implementation
• Strategy One, Step Two has been added to include
Cultural District responsibility for the proposed Arts
Advisory Committee and advisory board make-up
has been provided to ensure the group is reflective of
Watsonville Arts Community
• Language has been broadened for Action 4.3 to Support the Rehabilitation of Spaces in Downtown to Support
Arts and Culture

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NOW INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Action Item Timeline Priority Considerations

1.1 Identify City Staff Roles and Responsibilities Now • Consider hiring a part-time Arts Coordinator utilizing public art funds to act as liaison to the Arts Advisory Committee and support project implementation within the Arts Plan

1.2 Seat the Public Art Advisory Committee Now
• Identifying the annual evaluation criteria for grantmaking utilizing public dollars per the Arts Plan. City of Watsonville will then use these criteria to make funding decisions utilizing the Cultural Fund • Selecting project priorities for implementation, including public art during the current funding cycle, and finalizing the Public Art Program Workplan
• Making a recommendation for public art selection to City Council for final approval • Helping organize and promote the Annual Arts Summit & own the Arts Calendar

1.3 Pursue a Cultural District Designation Now
• A Cultural District, as outlined by the program, is a well-defined geographic area with a high concentration of cultural resources and activities. Each of the 14 districts received the designation for a period of five years, per state legislation.
• The California Cultural Districts program aims to leverage the state’s artistic and cultural assets. Aligning with the mission and values of the California Arts Council.

1.4 Launch the New Watsonville Arts Identity Now
• Launch the new Watsonville Arts identity through web, social media, print materials, and promote arts information and resources in the community.

1.5 Use the Arts to Bring People Downtown Now • Arts activation downtown should be supported by the city, such as a Second Saturdays.

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SOON INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Action Item Timeline Priority Considerations

2.1 Host an Annual Arts Summit Soon
• Consider hiring a part-time Arts Coordinator utilizing public art funds to act as liaison to the Arts Advisory Committee and support project implementation within the Arts Plan • This may be a contracted role that transitions into a regular position with the City of Watsonville • Evaluation of overall staffing to support plan implementation

2.2 Develop a City-Sponsored Arts Calendar &
Communications Strategy Soon
• In partnership with Arts organizations, author and promote an Arts calendar • Using the newly developed Watsonville Arts Identity to strengthen promotion and communications around the arts through a formal strategy for website, social media, wayfinding & signage, and informational materials

2.3 Review Existing City Processes that Impact Arts
Programming & Facilities Soon
• Permitting applications for events and murals
• Offering workshops to artists, online information and cheat sheets for city processes that • Zoning Requirements for arts and culture Institutions, consider a zoning overlay for the Cultural District that is arts-friendly, case studies:
◦ Nashville Artisan Manufacturing Code
◦ Lowell, Mass Artist Overlay District
◦ Somerville, Mass Artist & Creative Enterprise uses by-right ◦ Twin Cities, MN Creative Zone Overlay

2.4 Explore Expanded Funding Opportunities Soon • See funding mechanism menu.

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NEXT INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Action Item Timeline Priority Considerations

3.1 Evaluate Staffing Needs & Governance to Support a
Growing Arts and Culture Sector Next
• Periodically reevaluate staffing needs and consider increasing staff support to meet a growing arts ecosystem

3.2 Explore Expanded Cultural Programming Opportunities & Resources Next
• Once any additional funding mechanisms and sources have been identified, consider the expansion of city-supported programming for the arts, such as expanded programming for youth arts through the youth center, strengthened partnerships and financial support to current programming providers and improvements to city-owned spaces for the creation and presentation of the arts.

3.3 Invest in the Cultural District/Downtown Watsonville through Creative Placemaking Next
• Promote the community’s creative identity
• Grow jobs in the creative sector
• Increase tourism and bring new visitors
• Attract and support artists, start-ups, and creative businesses • Create opportunities for affordable housing. This may include live/work and maker spaces for artists. • Protect and preserve historic assets in the community that contribute to the character

3.4 Develop a “Call for Walls” Program Next
• Launch a call for walls program to match private property owners with local artists to create works of art, leveraging existing funding resources.
• Consider a mural festival annually when all murals are painted within a short time span, making for an engaging and community centered arts experience. As a bonus, this consolidates all the communications and processes into a set timeline and will reduce friction and frustration points throughout the year.

3.5 Explore the Development of an Arts + Creative Industries Program Next
• Consider grant-making opportunities supported by the City of Watsonville for:
◦ Artist Education
◦ Visual and Performing Arts Supplies & Equipment
◦ Creative Enterprise Business Grants

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THEN INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Action Item Timeline Priority Considerations

4.1 Consider an Artist-in-Residency Program Then
• To continue to provide diverse cultural experiences to community members, consider an artist-inresidency program (local or visiting artist) that continually injects new life and ideas into the local creative fabric
• Cabrillo College as a Partner
• Arts Council of Santa Cruz County

4.2 Consider the Subsidy of a Community Arts Space Then • Potential sites include the support of the redevelopment of the Porter Building, Fox Theater, or the subsidy of another city owned space, such as the Lamborn Home as PVA shifts to downtown. • Identifying roles and partners
Case Studies:
◦ The Tannery Arts Center in Santa, Cruz
◦ Crowd-funded arts center in Baltimore, MD

4.3 Support the Rehabilitation of Spaces in Downtown to Support Arts and Culture Then • Potential funding sources include: State and Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, this require the pursuit of historic designation for the properties, but can support 20% of project rehabilitation costs

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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ACTION TAKEN
The PRC recommended this plan for adoption by City Council at the meeting held on August 7th, 2025.

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NEXT STEPS
• Awaiting response on the Watsonville Cultural District Designation
• In an upcoming session, receive the new Public Art Policy & Process for consideration following staff review period

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Public Art Master Plan – 2025 Watsonville Arts Plan

THANK YOU!

1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
TO: CITY COUNCIL
WRITTEN BY: ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR FONTES RECOMMENDED BY: PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR LINDBERG APPROVED BY: TAMARA VIDES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: REVIEW PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM YEARS 2-6
RECOMMENDATION:

Review projects identified in Pavement Management Program Years 2-6 and provide direction to staff.

BACKGROUND:

At its February 11, 2025, meeting, Council approved Resolution No. 43-25 (CM), accepting the City of Watsonville 2024 Pavement Management Program Update Report. The Report was prepared by Harris & Associates and assessed the condition of existing city roads and provided a six-year plan for pavement projects. Projects recommended for Year 1 are included in the 2025 Pavement Repair Project which is on the consent agenda for the 08/26/25 Council Meeting for award of a construction contract.

DISCUSSION:

The construction schedule within the Pavement Management Plan (PMP) groups projects together by type, location and cost.

Type. There are two types of projects: rehabilitation and preventive maintenance. Rehabilitation projects are more costly as they remove and replace the roadway. Preventive maintenance projects are less costly as they include slurry seals and minor pavement repair. Since it costs more to rehabilitate a road, the rehabilitation projects are shorter than preventive maintenance projects. Also, slurry seal contractors are specialists and only do slurry seal work and not rehabilitation work. This means that a project that includes both rehabilitation and slurry seal will require both contractors and cost more.

2 Location. Grouping projects together geographically will minimize costs. Doing a slurry seal project on multiple streets within a single neighborhood will be more cost effective than spreading them out around town.

Cost. The PMP assumes a budget of $1.7M for road projects each year. This is a portion of the annual allocation that the city receives from Measure D and SB 1. The balance of the Measure D and SB1 funds are used for pedestrian, bicycle and Neighborhood Traffic safety projects.

For these reasons, the PMP alternates between preventive maintenance in Years 1, 3 & 5 and rehabilitation in Years 2, 4 and 6. Attached are figures and tables that summarize the projects recommended for Years 2-6.

YEAR 2
Listed below are Year 2 Projects. City staff determined that some streets require more repair than is recommended in the PMP, so the cost shown below for the proposed work exceeds the $1.7M budgeted for the current year.

Priority - Street Cost
1 - Freedom Blvd from Green Valley Rd to Airport Blvd $3,000,000 2a - Clifford Dr from Main St to Pennsylvania Dr $1,500,000 2b - Clifford Dr from Pennsylvania Dr to Freedom Blvd $1,500,000 3 - Locust St from West Beach St to Riverside Dr $250,000 3 - Harvest Dr from West Beach St to Riverside Dr $400,000 3 - Marchant St from East Beach St to Riverside Dr $200,000 3 - Peck St from Main St to Union St $250,000
Total $7,100,000
There are two projects that are not part of Year 2 but have received interest from the public. These are:

Project Cost
Pennsylvania Dr Repair (Clifford Dr to Winding Way/Willowcreek St) $1,700,000 Pennsylvania Dr Trail Repair (Clifford Dr to Winding Way/Willow Creek St) $1,400,000 Total $3,100,000
Priority
1 - Freedom Blvd. This segment of Freedom Blvd has a high Average Daily Traffic Count (15,368) and a low PMI (49). The city secured $1.0M in California Air Resources Board (CARB) grant funding to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east (mountain) side of Freedom Blvd. This funding will be lost if the project is not constructed by 2027. This project will more clearly define bike lanes with this portion of Freedom Blvd.
2 – Clifford Dr. Restriping Clifford Dr to add bike lanes and adding Stop Signs will improve safety for all users. Because of the poor condition of the road, staff recommend a rehabilitation project to better preserve the striping and signage. If there is insufficient funding to improve all of Clifford Dr as a single

3 project, it can be phased with one segment extending from Main St to Pennsylvania Dr and the other segment from Pennsylvania Dr to Freedom Blvd.
3 – Remaining roads. These four roads could be grouped together as a single project if there is sufficient funding.

Possible funding scenarios:

Current funding. The existing Measure D, SB 1 and CARB funding totals $2.7M and could fund a portion (90%) of the Freedom Blvd project.

Current funding + RTC funding. The city can apply for grant funding from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission in September. The funding is awarded competitively and for specific projects with a total of $10-15M available. Projects that compete well are those that provide or improve pedestrian, bike and transit facilities and not just roads. Historically, Watsonville has been awarded 10%- 15%, which would be $1.0-2.25M. The Projects included in Year 2 that would compete well are Freedom Blvd and Clifford Dr as they include bike and/or pedestrian facilities. The remaining Year 2 projects would not compete well as they do not involve pedestrian and bicycle improvements. Should the city secure RTC funding, Year 2 Projects could include:

1. Freedom Blvd = $1.0M Measure D/SB 1 + $1.0M CARB + $1.0M RTC = $3.0M

2. Clifford Dr (Main St to Pennsylvania Dr) = $0.5M Measure D/SB 1 + $1.0M RTC = $1.5M

3. There could be funding available for a third project if the city competes well for the RTC funding.

Staff recommend submitting an application for repairing the Pennsylvania Dr trail. The trail repair project could be funded by the remaining $0.2M Measure D/SB 1 funding and the RTC award grant.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

This action 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 as this is not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment and because the action constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

Additionally, even if a “project,” the action would be exempt under 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.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

The project is consistent with the following Strategic Plan goals:

4 Infrastructure & Environment
Public Safety
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no cost to the city to review the existing Pavement Management Plan.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

No reasonable alternatives are known at this time.

ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):
1) PMP Year 3 Projects (2027)
PMP Year 4 Projects (2028)
PMP Year 5 Projects (2029)
PMP Year 6 Projects (2030)

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District
Neighborhood
LAHACIDA 10 LA HACIENDA ST LOMA VISTA DR VIA VENTANA CT HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 325 16 5200 49 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LAHACIDA 20 LA HACIENDA ST VIA VENTANA CT LA JOLLA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 429 16 6864 85 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LAJOLLA 10 LA JOLLA ST VILLA ST (S) VILLA ST (N) HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 555 31 17205 66 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LAJOLLA 20 LA JOLLA ST VILLA ST (N) VIA SERRA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 447 31 13857 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LAJOLLA 30 LA JOLLA ST VIA SERRA ST LA HACIENDA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 200 17 3400 85 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LASALLE 10 LA SALLE ST LOMA VISTA DR QUINTA VISTA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 500 16 8000 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LASFLRS 10 LAS FLORES ST LOMA VISTA DR QUINTA VISTA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 409 16 6544 81 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LIGHTHSE 20 LIGHTHOUSE DR OHLONE PARKWAY VIA SERRA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 390 31 12090 81 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LIGHTHSE 30 LIGHTHOUSE DR VIA SERRA ST PASEO ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1375 32 44000 81 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 LOMAVIST 10 LOMA VISTA DR OHLONE PARKWAY PASEO DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1418 28 39704 70 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 PASEO 10 PASEO DR LIGHTHOUSE DR VILLA ST LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 616 23 14168 60 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 PASEO 20 PASEO DR VILLA ST QUINTA VISTA ST HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 602 25 15050 42 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 PASEO 30 PASEO DR QUINTA VISTA ST LOMA VISTA DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 385 17 6545 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 PIMA 10 PIMA ST LOMA VISTA DR QUINTA VISTA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 566 16 9056 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 QUINTA 10 QUINTA VISTA ST PASEO DR VIA SERRA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 815 16 13040 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 VIASERRA 10 VIA SERRA ST LOMA VISTA DR QUINTA VISTA ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 570 16 9120 84 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 VIASERRA 20 VIA SERRA ST QUINTA VISTA ST LIGHTHOUSE DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 350 16 5600 85 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 VILLA 10 VILLA ST PASEO DR LA JOLLA ST (N) HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 738 31 22878 62 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 VISTAVERDE 10 VISTA VERDE CIR LIGHTHOUSE DR (E) LIGHTHOUSE DR (W) HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 922 31 28582 63 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-1 BENTRE 10 BENT TREE CT SILVER LEAF DR END LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 224 27 6048 53 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 CROSSSQ 10 CROSSROADS SQ MAIN ST S END LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 275 50 13750 60 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 EGRET 10 EGRET LN PELICAN DR OHLONE PARKWAY LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 245 28 6860 74 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 HERON 10 HERON CT KINGFISHER DR END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 250 28 7000 81 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 KINGFIR 10 KINGFISHER DR OHLONE PARKWAY PELICAN DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 470 28 13160 80 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 KINGFIR 20 KINGFISHER DR PELICAN DR END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 745 28 20860 79 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 PELICAN 10 PELICAN DR KINGFISHER DR YARRO CT LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 484 28 13552 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 PELICAN 20 PELICAN DR YARRO CT END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 565 28 15820 78 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 QUIEMDR 20 QUIET MEADOW DR HARKINS SLOUGH RD MISTY GLADE LN LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 20 29 580 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 SILEAF 10 SILVERLEAF DR GREEN MEADOW DR GREEN VALLEY RD LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1534 30 46020 80 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 WSTRDG 10 WESTRIDGE DR HARKINS SLOUGH END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1526 40 61040 77 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 YARRO 10 YARRO CT PELICAN DR END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 269 28 7532 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 4 4-2 DIAMON 10 DIAMOND DR WINCHESTER DR END HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 154 32 4928 34 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 5 5-4 HAMMER 10 HAMMER DR ARTHUR RD PENNSYLVANIA DR LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 1050 36 37800 59 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 5 5-4 LNGVIW 10 LONGVIEW DR PENNSYLVANIA DR PROGRESS DR HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 370 27 9990 26 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 5 5-4 LNGVIW 20 LONGVIEW DR PROGRESS DR NORTH END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 400 29 11600 78 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 5 5-4 PENSYL 20 PENNSYLVANIA DR CLIFFORD DR HAMMER LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1037 48 49776 83 A - Arterial A - AC 3 5 5-4 PENSYL 30 PENNSYLVANIA DR HAMMER MAIN ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1485 49 72765 70 A - Arterial A - AC 3 5 5-4 PROGDR 10 PROGRESS DR E END LONGVIEW DR LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 560 30 16800 59 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 5 5-4 PROGDR 20 PROGRESS DR LONGVIEW DR MAIN ST RECONSTRUCTION w/ 6" HMA 125 29 3625 21 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 5 5-4 STFRDR 10 ST FRANCIS DR PROGRESS DR N END HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 500 29 14500 62 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 5 5-4 LINCON 10 LINCOLN ST FREEDOM BLVD STANFORD ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1052 36 37872 69 A - Arterial A - AC 3 5 5-6 LINCON 20 LINCOLN ST STANFORD ST CALIFORNIA ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1097 36 39492 66 A - Arterial A - AC 3 5 5-6 LINCON 30 LINCOLN ST CALIFORNIA ST EAST FIFTH ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1076 36 38736 72 A - Arterial A - AC 3 5 5-6 LINCON 40 LINCOLN ST EAST FIFTH ST EAST LAKE AV LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 579 36 20844 56 A - Arterial A - AC 3 5 5-6 LINCST 5 LINCOLN ST FORK IN THE ROAD FREEDOM BL LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 115 14 1610 85 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 5 5-6 BRYKNL 10 BERRYKNOLL CT BROOKHAVEN LN END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 150 25 3750 80 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 BRWGTN 10 BREWINGTON AV N END W/C 120'S OF JASMINE LN LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 670 36 24120 81 C - Collector A - AC 3 6 6-3 BRWGTN 20 BREWINGTON AV W/C 120'S OF JASMINE LN CRESTVIEW DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 475 35 16625 83 C - Collector A - AC 3 6 6-3 BRDVIW 10 BROADVIEW DR CRESTVIEW DR BROOKHAVEN LN LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 190 27 5130 84 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 BRKHAV 10 BROOKHAVEN LN BROOKSHIRE DR BROADVIEW DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 640 25 16000 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 BRKSRE 10 BROOKSHIRE DR CRESTVIEW DR BROOKHAVEN LN LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 200 27 5400 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 CAMECT 10 CAMELLIA CT JASMINE LN END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 210 32 6720 76 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 CRSTDR 10 CRESTVIEW DR FREEDOM BV MADISON ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 552 40 22080 81 C - Collector A - AC 3 6 6-3 CRSTDR 20 CRESTVIEW DR MADISON ST SUNBIRD DR DO NOTHING 550 38 20900 90 C - Collector A - AC 3 6 6-3 CRSTDR 30 CRESTVIEW DR SUNBIRD DR BREWINGTON HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 380 40 15200 44 C - Collector A - AC 3 6 6-3 CRSTDR 40 CRESTVIEW DR BREWINGTON BROOKSHIRE DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 425 40 17000 70 C - Collector A - AC 3 6 6-3 CRSTDR 50 CRESTVIEW DR BROOKSHIRE DR. BROADVIEW DR. LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 560 40 22400 85 C - Collector A - AC 3 6 6-3 Attachment 1

6 YEAR PLAN-SECTION LIST
YEAR 3
StreetID SectionID Road Name Begin Location End Location Treatment Length Width Area (SF)
Current
PCI
Functional
Class
Surface
Type
Year Priority Council
District
Neighborhood
JASMLN 10 JASMINE LN MADISON ST BREWINGTON AVE LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 820 32 26240 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 JUNECT 10 JUNE CT MADISON ST END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 160 32 5120 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 KIRSCT 10 KIRSTEN CT MADISON ST TO END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 160 32 5120 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 MADISN 10 MADISON ST END CRESTVIEW DR HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 745 32 23840 38 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 MEGHCT 10 MEGHANN CT NATALIE LN END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 125 33 4125 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 MICHCT 10 MICHELLE CT NATALIE LN W END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 110 33 3630 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 NATALN 10 NATALIE LN JASMINE LN END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 565 32 18080 81 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 PALOWY 10 PALOMA WAY BREWINGTON AVE NATALIE LN LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 620 32 19840 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 PEPRPL 10 PEPPER PLACE SUNBIRD AVE END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 175 26 4550 77 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 SUNBRD 10 SUNBIRD DR CRESTVIEW DR JASMINE LANE LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 459 32 14688 79 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 SUNBRD 20 SUNBIRD DR JASMINE AVE PALOMA AVE LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 360 32 11520 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 6 6-3 ARCE 10 ARCE ST FRANICH DR BRIDGE ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 713 30 21390 60 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-1 CIPRES 10 CIPRES ST FRANICH DR BRIDGE ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 737 30 22110 68 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-1 FRANICH 10 FRANICH DR VISTA MONTANA DR END HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 700 18 12600 69 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-1 ROBLE 10 ROBLE ST FRANICH DR BRIDGE ST LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 722 30 21660 58 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-1 VISTAMONT 10 VISTA MONTANA DR BRIDGE ST FRANICH ST LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 714 30 21420 54 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-1 VISTAMONT 20 VISTA MONTANA DR FRANICH DR COP 180' W/O FRANICH DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 180 31 5580 74 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-1 VISTAMONT 30 VISTA MONTANA DR COP 180' W/O FRANICH DR WAGNER AVE LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 525 31 16275 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-1 CEREZE 10 CEREZE ST BRIDGE ST MARCELA DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 534 30 16020 70 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-2 CIRVELO 10 CIRVELO ST BRIDGE ST MARCELA DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 503 30 15090 68 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-2 MANZA 10 MANZANA ST BRIDGE ST MARCELA DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 490 30 14700 68 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-2 MARCELA 10 MARCELA DR SECOYA ST CEREZE ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 245 30 7350 69 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-2 MARCELA 110 MARCELA DR CEREZE ST END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 523 18 9414 76 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-2 SECOYA 10 SECOYA ST BRIDGE ST MARCELA DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 607 30 18210 72 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-2 VISTAMONT 40 VISTA MONTANA DR WAGNER AVE END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 475 32 15200 78 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-3 WGNRST 20 WAGNER ST EAST LAKE AVE VISTA MONTANA DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 275 42 11550 61 R - Residential/Local A - AC 3 7 7-3 Attachment 1

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Plan
Year 4 Projects
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LEERD

CLIFFORD DR

PENNSYLVANIA
DR

LOCUST ST

FREEDOM BLVD

UNION ST
H
S
ARKINS
LOUGH

LINCOLN S
AU
T
TO
CENTER
D
R

FORD ST
PECK
ST

BRENNAN ST
MA
S
IN
T

WALKER ST

GREEN VALLEY RD

KILBURN ST
WEST

LAKE AV

RODRIGUEZ ST

HARVEST DR

WEST BEACH ST

AIRPORT BLVD
District 3
District 4
District 2
District 5
District 6
District 1
1-10-A
1-7
3-7-A
1-11-A
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0 1,000 2,000
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Source: City of Watsonville 2024
Figure 4
City Limits
City Council Districts
Neighborhoods
1-10-A
1-11-A
1-7
3-7-A
Rehabilitation
Year
Legend
4-3 Council District # (IE 4) - Street Group or Segment # (IE 3) (Collector and Local Streets)
##-A Additional "A" Identifies Arterial Street Segments (Major Streets, multiple lanes)
Attachment 1

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WATSON ST LOCUST ST

SECOND ST

HARVEST DR

KEARNEY ST
District 1
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 1-7
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2028
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Light Mainentance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Rehabiltation
(3-Layer, HMA OL)
Attachment 1

6 YEAR PLAN-SECTION LIST
YEAR 4
StreetID SectionID Road Name Begin Location End Location Treatment Length Width Area (SF)
Current
PCI
Functional
Class
Surface
Type
Year Priority Council
District
Neighborhood
WBEACH 70 WEST BEACH ST LEE RD CITY BOUNDARY RECONSTRUCTION w/ 8" HMA 508 42 21336 17 A - Arterial A - AC 4 1 1-10-A WBEACH 60 WEST BEACH ST OHLONE PARKWAY LEE RD LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 2518 64 161152 55 A - Arterial A - AC 4 1 1-11-A 2ND 40 SECOND ST PINE ST END HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 772 36 27792 45 R - Residential/Local A - AC 4 1 1-7 WATSON 10 WATSON ST PINE ST END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 480 27 12960 80 R - Residential/Local A - AC 4 1 1-7 AIRPRT 60 AIRPORT BLVD HANGAR WY ROSS ST HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 1800 63 113400 36 A - Arterial A - AC 4 3 3-7-A Attachment 1

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Year 5 Projects
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LEE
RD

CLIFFORD DR

PENNSYLVANIA
DR

LOCUST ST

FREEDOM BLVD
H
S
ARKINS
LOUGH

UNION ST
AUTO
C
E NTER
DR

MARCHANT ST

FORD ST

BRENNAN ST

LINCOLN ST

AIRPORT BLVD

WALKER ST

PECK ST
GREEN

VALLEY RD

MAIN ST

ALEXANDER
ST

ROGGE ST

KILBURN ST
WEST

LAKE AV

RODRIGUEZ ST

HARVEST DR

WEST BEACH ST
District 7
District 3
District 4
District 2
District 5
District 6
District 1
1-9
3-9
3-20
3-20
3-9
1-9
3 -
9 2-1
1-20
2-1
1-20
1-9
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Figure 5
City Limits
City Council Districts
Neighborhoods
1-20
1-9
2-1
3-20
3-9
Preventative
Maintenance Year
Legend
4-3 Council District # (IE 4) - Street Group or Segment # (IE 3) (Collector and Local Streets)
##-A Additional "A" Identifies Arterial Street Segments (Major Streets, multiple lanes)
Attachment 1

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LIGHTHOUSE DR

LA HACIENDA ST

CLIFFORD DR

VIA SERRA ST

HARVEST DR

LA JOLLA ST

LOMA VISTA DR

PENNSYLVANIA DR

FORD ST

HARKINS SLOUGH

VISTA POINTE DR
VISTA

VERDE CIR

MONTEREY VISTA DR

MANABE OW RD

KEARNEY ST
District 4
District 5
District 1
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 1-20
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2029
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Light Mainentance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Maintenance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Rehabiltation
(3-Layer, HMA OL)
Attachment 1

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LIGHTHOUSE DR
LEE RD

VILLA ST

QUINTA VISTA ST

LA JOLLA ST

WEST BEACH ST

MANABE OW RD

PASEO DR

KEARNEY ST
VISTA

VERDE CIR

INDUSTRIAL RD
District 4
District 1
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 1-9
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2029
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Light Mainentance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Maintenance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Rehabiltation
(3-Layer, HMA OL)
Attachment 1

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MARCHANT ST

UNION ST

LOUGHEAD ST

WHITE ST

LINCOLN ST

COOLIDGE AV

EAST FRONT ST

EAST BEACH ST
District 7
District 2
District 5
District 1
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 2-1
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2029
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Light Mainentance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Maintenance
(SS,MS)
Attachment 1

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HERMAN CT

LAWRENCE AV

GREEN VALLEY RD

OAKRIDGE ST

HERMAN AV

MEADOW TER WILLIAM AV
District 3
District 4
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 3-20
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2029
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Light Mainentance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Maintenance
(SS,MS)
Light Rehabilitation
(SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO)
Heavy Rehabiltation
(3-Layer, HMA OL)
Reconstruction w/ 6" HMA
Attachment 1

ROSS RD

CHAPPELL RD

JENNINGS DR

AVIATION WY AIRPORT BLVD
District 3
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 3-9
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2029
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Light Mainentance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Maintenance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Rehabiltation
(3-Layer, HMA OL)
Attachment 1

6 YEAR PLAN-SECTION LIST
YEAR 5
StreetID SectionID Road Name Begin Location End Location Treatment Length Width Area (SF)
Current
PCI
Functional
Class
Surface
Type
Year Priority Council
District
Neighborhood
BAYVIEW 10 BAYVIEW DR HARKINS SLOUGH RD VISTA POINTE DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 146 37 5402 77 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 FORDST 30 FORD ST WALKER ST KEARNEY ST HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 970 36 34920 50 A - Arterial A - AC 5 1 1-20 KEARNY 20 KEARNEY ST WALKER ST FORD ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1869 40 74753 79 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 MONTRYVICT 10 MONTEREY VISTA CT END SUNSET VISTA DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 200 26 5200 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 MONTRYVIDR 10 MONTEREY VISTA DR SUNSET VISTA DR VISTA DEL MAR LN LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 978 28 27384 83 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 SUNSET 10 SUNSET VISTA DR HARKINS SLOUGH RD END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 466 28 13048 84 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 VISTADLMR 10 VISTA DEL MAR DR VISTA POINTE DR MONTEREY VISTA DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 284 28 7952 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 VISTADLMRL 10 VISTA DEL MAR LN MONTEREY VISTA DR END HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 275 28 7700 60 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 VISTAPNT 10 VISTA POINTE DR SUNSET VISTA DR BAVIEW DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 632 28 17696 64 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 VISTAPNT 20 VISTA POINTE DR BAYVIEW DR VISTA DEL MAR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 627 28 17556 78 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 1 1-20 INDUST 10 INDUSTRIAL RD WEST BEACH ST RIVERSIDE DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1874 35 65590 62 C - Collector A - AC 5 1 1-9 LEERD 10 LEE RD S CITY LIMIT WEST BEACH AVE HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 842 36 30312 69 A - Arterial A - AC 5 1 1-9 LEERD 20 LEE RD WEST BEACH AVE RAILROAD TRACKS HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 719 29 20851 34 A - Arterial A - AC 5 1 1-9 LEERD 30 LEE RD RAILROAD TRACKS N END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1798 27 48546 71 A - Arterial A - AC 5 1 1-9 MANABR 10 MANABE OW RD OHLONE PKWY FEDEX ENTRANCE LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1410 37 52170 80 C - Collector A - AC 5 1 1-9 COOLDG 10 COOLIDGE AV RIVERSIDE DR CITY BOUNDRY LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 625 28 17500 89 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 2 2-1 DAWSON 10 DAWSON ST MARCHANT ST WHITE ST LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 363 31 11253 80 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 2 2-1 EBEACH 30 EAST BEACH ST BLACKBURN ST LINCOLN ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 968 38 36784 69 A - Arterial A - AC 5 2 2-1 EFRONT 10 EAST FRONT ST MARCHANT ST UNION ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 857 32 27424 64 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 2 2-1 EFRONT 20 EAST FRONT ST UNION ST MAIN ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 337 32 10784 60 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 2 2-1 LINCON 110 LINCOLN ST EAST BEACH ST RIVERSIDE DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1510 36 54360 76 A - Arterial A - AC 5 2 2-1 LINCON 120 LINCOLN ST RIVERSIDE ST CITY BOUNDRY LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 684 30 20520 89 A - Arterial A - AC 5 2 2-1 LOUGHD 10 LOUGHEAD ST RIVERSIDE DR CITY BOUNDRY LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 408 28 11424 89 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 2 2-1 WHITE 10 WHITE ST DAWSON ST RIVERSIDE DR LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 538 30 16140 85 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 2 2-1 HERMAV 10 HERMAN AV END HOLM RD HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 400 32 12800 34 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-20 HERMAV 20 HERMAN AV HOLM RD ANNA ST HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 2252 32 72064 66 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-20 HERMCT 10 HERMAN CT ANNA ST END HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 650 32 20800 68 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-20 LAWRNC 10 LAWRENCE AV KRALJ DR GREEN VALLEY RD LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 2398 32 76736 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-20 MEADOW 10 MEADOW TER LAWRENCE AVE HERMAN CT LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 572 32 18304 73 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-20 SUNHIL 10 SUNNY HILLS DR HERMAN CT PVT COP RECONSTRUCTION w/ 6" HMA 170 32 5440 17 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-20 WILIAM 10 WILLIAM AV KRALJ DR ANNA ST LIGHT REHABILITATION (SS+DO, 2" OL w/o DO) 983 32 31456 53 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-20 AVIATN 10 AVIATION WY AIRPORT BLVD (E) AIRPORT BLVD (W) HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 2400 41 98400 70 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-9 CHAPRD 10 CHAPPELL RD ROSS AVE HOLM RD LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 630 42 26460 72 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-9 CHAPRD 20 CHAPPELL RD ROSS RD OLIVEIRA LOOP LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 350 32 11200 85 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-9 GINOCT 10 GINOS CT ROSS RD END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 330 32 10560 73 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-9 JENNDR 10 JENNINGS DR JENNINGS DR END LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 730 24 17520 71 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-9 ROSSAV 10 ROSS AV HOLLY DR GATE LIGHT MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 100 31 3100 87 C - Collector A - AC 5 3 3-9 ROSSRD 10 ROSS RD HOLLY DR AIRPORT BLVD HEAVY REHABILITATION (3-LAYER, HMA OL) 960 34 32640 28 R - Residential/Local A - AC 5 3 3-9 Attachment 1

Attachment 1

Pavement Management
Plan
Year 6 Projects
(2030) Page 1389 of 1416

CLIFFORD DR

GREEN VALLEY RD
District 3
District 4
District 5
4-4
4-10
4-4
4-4
4-4
4-8
4-8
4-11
4-10
4-10
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0 250 500
Feet 2030
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
Figure 6
City Limits
City Council Districts
Neighborhoods
4-10
4-11
4-4
4-8
Rehabilitation
Year
Legend
4-3 Council District # (IE 4) - Street Group or Segment # (IE 3) (Collector and Local Streets)
##-A Additional "A" Identifies Arterial Street Segments (Major Streets, multiple lanes)
Attachment 1

CLIFFORD DR

HOPE DR

FIRETHORN WY

LAWRENCE AV

GREEN VALLEY RD

KRALJ DR

MARANATHA DR

FAITH DR

PEPPERTREE LN

OAKRIDGE ST

PEACE DR
District 3
District 4
District 5
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 4-10
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2030
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Light Mainentance
(SS,MS)
Reconstruction w/ 6" HMA
Attachment 1

CLIFFORD DR

GREEN VALLEY RD HOPE DR

FIRETHORN WY

LAWRENCE AV

KRALJ DR

PEPPERTREE LN

FAITH DR

MARANATHA DR

OAKRIDGE ST PEACE DR
District 3
District 4
District 5
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 4-11
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2030
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Reconstruction w/ 6" HMA
Attachment 1

LAWRENCE AV

GREEN VALLEY RD

CLIFFORD DR

HOPE DR

PEPPERTREE LN

MARANATHA DR

FAITH DR

PENNSYLVANIA DR

OAKRIDGE ST

FIRETHORN WY

PEACE DR
District 3
District 4
District 5
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 4-4
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2030
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Light Mainentance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Maintenance
(SS,MS)
Heavy Rehabiltation
(3-Layer, HMA OL)
Attachment 1

HOPE DR

PEPPERTREE LN

FIRETHORN WY

HERMAN CT

GREEN VALLEY RD

HERMAN AV

LAWRENCE AV

OAKRIDGE ST

KRALJ DR

MARANATHA DR

FAITH DR

MEADOW TER

PEACE DR
WILLIAM AV District 3
District 4
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0 250 500
Feet Neighborhood 4-8
Source: City of Watsonville 2024
2030
City Limits
City Council Districts
Treatment Type
Reconstruction w/ 6" HMA
Attachment 1

6 YEAR PLAN-SECTION LIST
YEAR 6
StreetID SectionID Road Name Begin Location End Location Treatment Length Width Area (SF)
Current
PCI
Functional
Class
Surface
Type
Year Priority Council
District
Neighborhood
FAITHD 10 FAITH DR MARANATHA DR HOPE DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 839 33 27687 22 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-10 PEACET 10 PEACE CT FAITH DR END HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 200 31 6200 17 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-10 PEACED 10 PEACE DR HOPE DR FAITH DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 839 32 26848 70 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-10 MARANT 10 MARANATHA DR GREEN VALLEY RD HOPE DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 790 33 26070 18 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-11 FIRETWY 10 FIRETHORN WY HOPE DR E END HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1025 33 33825 86 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-4 HOPEDR 10 HOPE DR GREEN VALLEY RD MARANATHA DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1492 32 47744 41 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-4 HOPEDR 20 HOPE DR MARANATHA DR END HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 1242 32 39744 69 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-4 KNOLLLN 10 KNOLLWOOD LN PEPPERTREE LN HOPE DR HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 160 33 5280 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-4 PEPPLN 10 PEPPERTREE LN FIRETHORN WAY (N) FIRETHORN WAY (S) HEAVY MAINTENANCE (SS,MS) 660 33 21780 82 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-4 KRALJ 20 KRALJ DR GREEN VALLEY RD OAKRIDGE ST RECONSTRUCTION w/ 6" HMA 378 32 12096 6 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-8 OAKRCT 10 OAKRIDGE CT OAKRIDGE ST W END RECONSTRUCTION w/ 6" HMA 125 33 4125 8 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-8 OAKRST 10 OAKRIDGE ST GREEN VALLEY RD KRALJ RECONSTRUCTION w/ 6" HMA 794 32 25408 11 R - Residential/Local A - AC 6 4 4-8 Attachment 1

Pavement Management
Program: Years 2-6

PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Year 1 Projects
Preventive Maintenance & Light Rehabilitation
• Harkins Slough Rd from Green Valley Rd to Ohlone
Pkwy
• Harkins Slough Rd from Ohlone Pkwy to Blackbird
Circle
• Loma Prieta Ave from Green Valley Rd to Airport
Blvd
• Green Valley Rd from Main St to Loma Prieta Ave
• Freedom Blvd from Alta Vista Ave to Main St
• Kilburn Str from Ford St to West 5th St
• Ford St from Rodriguez St to Walker St

Preventive Maintenance
• Slurry Seals & Minor
Pavement Repair
• Less Costly & Longer
• Done by Specialty
Contractors
• Group by Neighborhood
• Years 1, 3 & 5
Rehabilitation
• Remove & Replace
• More Costly & Shorter
• Years 2, 4 & 6

MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION

Year 2 Projects - Rehabilitation

1. FREEDOM BOULEVARD
Green Valley Rd. to Airport Blvd.

Finance Info:
$1.0M CARB grant, must be spent by ’27
$1.9M City Measure D/Measure R/SB 1
$1.8M requested from RTC
Total Cost of Project:
$4,700,000

2. PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE TRAIL
Clifford Ave to Winding Way/Willowcreek St.

Finance Info:
$0.6M City Measure D/Measure R/SB 1
$0.6M requested from RTC
Total Cost of Project:
$1,200,000

3. CLIFFORD DRIVE PHASE 1
Main St. to Pennsylvania Dr.

Finance Info
$0.8MCity Measure D/SB 1
$1.6M requested from RTC
Total Cost of Project:
$2,400,000

4. CLIFFORD DRIVE PHASE 2
Pennsylvania Dr. to Freedom Blvd.

Finance Info:

Funding Source TBD
Total Cost of Project:

5. PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE ROAD REPAIR
Clifford Ave to Winding Way/Willowcreek St.

Finance Info:

Funding Source TBD
Total Cost of Project:
$3,000,000

MAINTENANCE

6a & 6b. MAINTENANCE
Locust St. & Harvest Dr. from W. Beach to Riverside Dr.

Finance Info
Locust St.

Funding Source: TBD
Total Cost of Project: $250,000
Harvest Dr.

Funding Source: TBD
Total Cost of Project: $400,000

6c. MAINTENANCE
Marchant St. from E. Beach St. to Riverside Dr.

Finance Info
Funding Source: TBD
Total Cost of Project: $200,000

6d. MAINTENANCE
Peck St. from Main St. to Union St.

Finance Info
Funding Source: TBD
Total Cost of Project: $250,000

MAINTENANCE
Selected based on PCI & Proximity
Funding Source TBD
Street Cost
Locust St. from West Beach to Riverside Drive $250,000
Harvest Dr. from West Beach St. to Riverside Dr. $400,000 Marchant St. from East Beach St. to Riverside Dr. $200,000 Peck St. from Main St. to Union St. $250,000
Total Cost: $1,100,000

RTC GRANT APPLICATIONS
• Freedom Blvd. $1.8M RTC + $1.9M Measure D/Measure R/SB 1 + $1M CARB Grant = $4.7M • Pennsylvania Dr. Trail $0.6M RTC + $0.6M Measure D/SB1 = $1.2M • Clifford Dr. Phase 1 $1.6M RTC + $0.8M Measure D/SB 1 = $2.4M • Total RTC Request $4.0M

FUNDING GAP
Projects Cost

1. Freedom Blvd $4.7M

2. Pennsylvania Dr Trail $1.2M

3. Clifford Dr Phase 1 (Main to Pennsylvania) $2.4M

4. Clifford Dr Phase 2 (Pennsylvania to Freedom) $2.8M

5. Pennsylvania Dr Repair $3.1M

6. Maintenance Projects $1.1M
Total Project Costs $15.3M
Funding With RTC Without RTC
SB1/Measure D $2.5M $2.5M
Measure R $1.8M $1.8M
CARB Grant $1.0M $1.0M
RTC $4.0M $0
Total Funding Available $9.3M $5.3M
Funding Gap $6.0M $10.0M

YEARS 3-6

YEAR 3
(2027)

YEAR 4
(2028)

YEAR 5
(2029)

YEAR 6
(2030)