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MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
August 26, 2025 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Council Member Clark will be participating in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 751 Larkin Valley Road, Watsonville, CA
4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark (via teleconference), Dutra, and Montesino were present. Members Parker and Quiroz-Carter were absent.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES New Employees:
Miguel Lizarraga, Principal Engineer
Bryan Hicks, Wastewater Operator III
Aiden Palmquist, Firefighter
Matthew Seligmann, Firefighter
Rodrigo Jimenez, Firefighter
2. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:34p.m.
2.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9)
1. Name of case: Watsonville Pilots Association v City of Watsonville, Eve Ortiz, Raoul Ortiz - Santa Cruz Superior Court (Case No. 21CV02343)
2. Name of case: Watsonville Pilots Association v City of Watsonville, Ted Crocker, Ed Boersma, Cubix Construction - Santa Cruz Superior Court (Case No. 23CV00425)
3. Name of case: Watsonville Pilots Association v City of Watsonville - Santa Cruz Superior Court (Case No. 24CV01156)
2.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9)
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City Council Resumed at 6:07 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark (via teleconference), Dutra, Montesino, and Quiroz-Carter were present. Member Parker was absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, Acting Fire Chief Schaefer, Administrative Services Director Duran, Community Development Director Brletic, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Assistant Community Development Director Orbach, Assistant Community Development Director Meek, Police Captain Thul, Administrative Analyst Aguado, Housing Manager Landaverry, Assistant Parks & Community Services Director Negrete, Recreation Supervisor Beebe, Water Division Manager Kayser, Police Corporal Gutierrez, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Jauregui.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, seconded by Member Montesino, and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Parker’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
5.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
5.b. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
5.c. WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
6. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
6.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Maria Rabaino, Watsonville YMCA Healthy Living Director, expressed her appreciation for the City’s dedication to providing welcoming spaces for youth. She spoke about YMCA’s participation in Welcoming Week, provided details regarding the event, and invited the Council to attend their Know Your Local Leaders Day. She provided a flyer with additional details.
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Administrative Analyst Aguado invited Council and the community to attend the Annual Airport Open House Fire in the Sky event on Saturday.
Library Director Martinez stated September was library card sign-up month and spoke about the benefits of having a library card.
6.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Dutra spoke about various events he participated in over the summer including National Night Out and the Strawberry Festival. He stated he toured the Watsonville Animal Shelter and spoke about the importance of caring for animals.
Member Quiroz-Carter stated she participated in a visit to sister cities Tangancícuaro and Jocotepec in Mexico, and spoke about the importance of strengthening the sister city program. She spoke about the National Night Out event organized in her neighborhood.
She stated she would be participating in a panel on women leadership on September 6th.
She thanked staff for the four-way stop installed on Lincoln and East Fifth Streets.
Member Montesino spoke about his participation in the sister city visit to Mexico and about connections among residents of those cities with Watsonville. He acknowledged all National Night Out events, spoke about the Strawberry Festival, and thanked Public Works & Utilities staff for their efforts with street improvement.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido spoke about her participation in National Night Out. She expressed appreciation for the Police Activities League and their work with youth.
Member Clark thanked all City staff for their hard work and dedication. He spoke about his participation in National Night Out events.
Mayor Orozco spoke about various events she participated in over the past weeks as well as the various organizations that were involved in those events.
6.c. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated Council held a Closed Session and took no reportable action.
6.d. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FRIENDS OF WATSONVILLE ANIMAL
SHELTER
6.e. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DIENTES COMMUNITY DENTAL CARE
6.f. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING VENTURES
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib answered questions from Members Quiroz Carter, Clark, and Dutra regarding details and funding sources for Item 7.r.
Mayor Orozco announced a break at 6:48 due to technical difficulties. The meeting was reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Orozco informed the audience of technical difficulties with the meeting livestream audio and stated the recording would be made available the following day.
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In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides provided an explanation regarding the funding for the event listed under Item 7.r.
Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about various decorations that could potentially be purchased for the event listed under Item 7.r.
In answering Member Clark, City Manager Vides stated future funding for the event listed under Item 7.r. could be included with the budget for Council consideration.
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
7.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF JULY 8, 2025
7.b. INVESTMENT REPORTS 2024-2025
1. MOTION ACCEPTING JULY 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024 INVESTMENT REPORT
2. MOTION ACCEPTING OCTOBER 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 2024
INVESTMENT REPORT
3. MOTION ACCEPTING JANUARY 2025 THROUGH MARCH 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
4. MOTION ACCEPTING APRIL 2025 THROUGH JUNE 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
7.c. MOTION APPROVING CITY COUNCIL RESPONSE TO SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CIVIL
GRAND JURY REPORT RELATED TO POLICE - HANDCUFFING & TRANSPORT
7.d. MOTION APPROVING RESPONSE TO SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY
REPORT RELATED TO CYBERSECURITY - HONORING COMMITMENTS TO THE PUBLIC
7.e. RESOLUTION NO. 213-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL - PHASE 1, CITY PROJECT NO. CT-24-14860 FEDERAL PROJECT NUMBER 5031(040) (ESTIMATED COST OF $1,700,000 WILL BE FUNDED FROM
GRANT AND MEASURE D FUNDS)
7.f. RESOLUTION NO. 214-25 (CM)
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AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GRANITE ROCK COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR THE 2025 PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT, NO. ST-25-15187, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,488,310.08; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT ($2,388,310.08 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE SB1 FUND AND $100,000.00 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE MEASURE D FUND)
7.g. RESOLUTION NO. 215-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY LIBRARY FINANCING
AUTHORITY BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, THE COUNTY OF SANTA
CRUZ, THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ, THE CITY OF CAPITOLA, AND THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY, TO ESTABLISH CONTRIBUTIONS COMMENCING FY 2025/26,
UPDATING BUDGET PROCESS AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS, MAINTAINING EXISTING PROCEDURES, EXTENDING TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2032; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.h. RESOLUTION NO. 216-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND PACIFIC CREST ENGINEERING, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR
ON-CALL INSPECTION, TESTING AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM FROM JUNE 30, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
7.i. RESOLUTION NO. 217-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 25/26, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER OF $175,000 FROM ACCOUNT 530-7361 OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES TO ACCOUNT 530-7307
7.j. RESOLUTION NO. 218-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MCKIM CORPORATION, A
CORPORATION, FOR THE BRIDGE STREET PAVEMENT RESTORATION PROJECT – BRIDGE ST. TO BECK ST.,NO. ST-25-14816, IN THE AMOUNT OF $919,883.50, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 15% CONTINGENCY ($137,975), FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $1,057,858.50; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAMEE
7.k. RESOLUTION NO. 219-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH GRAINGER BY $5,000, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $104,999.99 FOR FY 24-25
7.l. RESOLUTION NO. 220-25 (CM)
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APPROVING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER WITH DXP ENTERPRISES, INC.,
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF PACO REPLACEMENT PUMPS FOR RAS SYSTEM, (4) KSB D 150-315G 3EN SEWATEC
RAS PUMP WITH BASE, COUPLING, AND DRIVER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $169,858.14; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM ACCOUNT 911-7855-14328 WWTP
INFRASTRUCTURE AND REPAIR)
7.m. RESOLUTION NO. 221-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE
SOLUTIONS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUMA AND NSL ACTUATORS, CONTROLS, ADAPTATION SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $152,033.83; AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICES AND PURCHASING
AGREEMENT (FUNDED FROM WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND -ACCOUNTS 710-530-7324, 710-532-7324, 710-531-7324)
7.n. RESOLUTION NO. 222-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF
POLYMER CHEMICALS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLED WATER PRODUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 FOR FY 2025- 2026; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM
THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
7.o. RESOLUTION NO. 223-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF VMWARE FROM CONVERGE
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $407,000, FOR A
THREE YEAR TERM
7.p. RESOLUTION NO. 224-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND AGREEMENT FOR STORMWATER
DRAINAGE OUTFALL PURPOSES WITH LANDCO HILLCREST, LLC, FOR THE HILLCREST ESTATES SUBDIVISION; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
7.q. RESOLUTION NO. 225-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING $638,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND ESTIMATE FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE PROJECT, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 00000A809 TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECT NO. 02-2031S21, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, AND ANY AMENDMENTS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY; AND APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260] – PROJECT BUDGET ACCOUNT 0260-338-7837-15087
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7.r. RESOLUTION NO. 226-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROPRIATING $32,000 TO THE GENERAL FUND AND $33,000 TO THE GENERAL
FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR A WINTER SPECIAL EVENT
7.s. RESOLUTION NO. 227-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE RECYCLED WATER FACILITY ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT #15250 FROM THE WATER FUND (0720) TO THE WASTEWATER FUND (0730) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,350,000 (FROM ACCOUNT # 0720-913-7855-15250 TO 0710-911-7855-15250)
7.t. RESOLUTION NO. 228-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
GRANTING CONSENT TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ TO FORM THE SANTA
CRUZ MOUNTAINS WINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
7.u. ORDINANCE NO. 1479-25 (CM)
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE INCREASING THE
COMPENSATION FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE MAYOR,
PER MONTH, AS PERMITTED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
9. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
9.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT – None
9.b. ORAL REPORT ON FLOCK SAFETY LICENSE PLATE READERS BY POLICE
CAPTAIN THUL & KRISTEN MACLEOD, FLOCK SAFETY
Ms. Macleod did not attend the meeting.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, Police Captain Thul spoke about allowed use of the license plate reader software and stated they would not permit use of its data by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Member Clark thanked Police Captain Thul for the presentation and Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido for her comments.
Public Input
Antonio Rivas requested a written policy regarding not sharing information with ICE.
Police Captain Thul stated not sharing information with ICE was already included in their policy and Police officers were aware of it.
Tyler inquired whether policies regarding sharing information with outside agencies were applicable to individual officers.
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Police Captain Thul provided a brief explanation regarding accountability for officers sharing information with unpermitted agencies.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
10.a. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 14-46 (AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE) WITHIN TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry
Community Development Director Brletic and Assistant Community Development Director Meek were also present.
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Housing Manager Landaverry spoke about current and expected interest rates.
Community Development Director Meek, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about the progress of Hillcrest Estates Subdivision.
In answering Member Dutra, Housing Manager Landaverry stated staff would return to Council with updated interest rates for the next phase of Hillcrest Estates.
Housing Manager Landaverry, in answering Member Clark, spoke about local preference for residents and workers.
In answering Member Clark, City Attorney Zutler spoke about State law allowing agencies to codify local preference provisions.
3) Public Comments – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Montesino to introduce the ordinance listed under Item 10.a.6. below. 5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Mayor Orozco expressed appreciation for provisions in the ordinance including local preference, requirements for developers to have a local office with bilingual staff and to provide materials in Spanish. She spoke about ensuring programs offered through the City provided support for its residents.
Member Dutra spoke in support of prioritizing city residents.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
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6) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-46 (Affordable Housing Ordinance) of the Watsonville Municipal Code
10.b. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
1) Staff Report by Assistant Community Development Director Orbach Community Development Director Brletic, Assistant Community Development Director Meek, and Simran Malhotra, Raimi & Associates consultant, were also available for questions.
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Consultant Malhotra provided additional details regarding transitional housing requirements that would be included in the ordinance.
Assistant Community Development Director Orbach, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about Police and Code Enforcement’s involvement in addressing issues at transitional housing locations as needed.
In answering Member Dutra, Consultant Malhotra spoke about requirements for 50% residential use for mixed use developments in the downtown area.
Assistant Community Development Director Meek provided possible scenarios for mixed use developments and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requirements.
In answering Member Dutra, Consultant Malhotra and Assistant Community Development Director Meek spoke about applicability of setback requirements.
Consultant Malhotra, in answering Member Clark, stated proposed amendments were according to State guidelines and changes to the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan were based on staff recommendation.
In answering Member Clark, Consultant Malhotra provided more information regarding construction of new transitional housing and mixed-use developments.
Assistant Community Development Director Meek, in answering Member Clark, spoke about legal non-conforming use developments as related to the 50% residential use requirement.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido’s concerns regarding transitional housing in single-family home zones, City Attorney Zutler stated the City was following State law.
Assistant Community Development Director Orbach spoke about previously existing issues in an area with transitional housing in Santa Cruz. He stated not including language regarding transitional housing could risk decertification of the City’s housing element.
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In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, Consultant Malhotra and Assistant Community Development Director Orbach provided further clarification regarding zones where transitional housing could be allowed.
3) Public Comments
Aurelio Gonzalez, District 2, spoke about multiple potential uses for transitional housing and its importance to the community.
Council resumed clarifying and technical questions after the public comment period.
In answering Member Clark, Assistant Community Development Director Orbach spoke about the deadline for the City’s housing element in December.
Member Clark stated he was open to tabling the item for a future meeting to allow time for Council’s concerns to be addressed.
Member Dutra spoke about the Council’s responsibility to ask questions and address potential concerns.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Quiroz-Carter seconded by Member Montesino and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinances listed under Item 10.b.6. and 10.b.7. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: Clark
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending Multiple Chapters within Title 14 (Zoning) of the Watsonville Municipal Code Related to Implementation of Programs within the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element; & Finding the Action Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is Not a Project but if a Project, Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
7) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan Related to Implementation of Programs within the 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element; & Finding the Action Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is Not a Project but if a Project, Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
10.c. WATER QUALITY REPORT 2024
1) Staff Report by Water Division Manager Kayser
Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg was also available for questions.
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2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Montesino, Water Division Manager Kayser provided additional information regarding substances found in many common products. 3) Public Comments – None
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Quiroz-Carter, seconded by Member Clark and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed under Item 10.c.6. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 229-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE WATER QUALITY REPORT 2024
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.a. ADOPT PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib
Jasmine Metcalf, Designing Local Consultant, was also available for questions. 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Montesino, Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about available funds from the percentage for the arts developer fee and potential uses.
3) Public Input
Genevive Rico spoke about the importance of having art in the community. She spoke about her work as a filmmaker.
Jim Brown, Arts Council Santa Cruz County Executive Director, thanked Council and staff for their commitment to the arts. He also thanked Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Development Director Calubaquib for their work. He spoke about the potential for receiving a Cultural District designation from the State.
Rebecca Garcia, District 5, gave a summary of efforts to support art in Watsonville, including adoption of the percentage for the arts fee. She thanked Council for the Public Art Master Plan and spoke about the benefits of pursuing a Cultural District designation. She requested Council direct staff to research how Watsonville could use Assembly Bill 812 to aid in developing affordable housing for artists.
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Aurelio Gonzalez, District 2, spoke about the positive impact of art in his life.
Consuelo Alba, District 5 and Watsonville Film Festival Co-founder and Director, expressed support for the Public Art Master Plan. She spoke about the importance of art in the community.
Dr. Victoria Bañales, Watsonville Poet Laureate, expressed support for the Public Arts Master Plan. She requested literary arts be included in the Plan.
Yesenia Molina, Arts Council Santa Cruz County staff, stated her support for the Public Arts Master Plan and expressed gratitude for being part of the committee that gathered community feedback for the Plan.
Jose Humberto Camacho, District 2 and Activities 4 All Director, thanked Council for their efforts and their support for the Public Art Master Plan. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter to approve the resolution listed under Item 11.a.6. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
Member Dutra spoke about efforts by many individuals to bring art into the community and increase of various types of art around the city.
Member Quiroz-Carter spoke about the importance of investing in art and its positive impact on the community.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido spoke positively about the Watsonville Arts logo that was presented earlier and thanked the public that attended the meeting.
Mayor Orozco thanked the public for attending the meeting and staff for their work on the Plan. She expressed support for the Plan.
6) RESOLUTION NO. 230-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ADOPTING THE PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN – 2025 WATSONVILLE ARTS PLAN
11.b. REVIEW PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN PAVMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM YEARS 2- 6 1) Staff Report by Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg was also available for questions.
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2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Quiroz-Carter, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes spoke about funding provided by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for road improvement projects.
3) Public Input – None
4) MOTION – None
Member Dutra spoke positively about road improvement efforts and about the importance of slurry and maintenance projects.
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Dutra requested an item to explore setting property maintenance requirements for businesses.
Member Montesino requested an update regarding the Wayfinding program, the City Plaza revitalization project, and implementing the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
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Maria Orozco, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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