City Council Meeting - September 23, 2025
1. ROLL CALL
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2. NEW BUSINESS
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ADOPT THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN
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Public Comments
1. Report - Homelessness Action Plan .pdf
2. Resolution - Homelessness Action Plan.pdf
3. Homelessness Action Plan.pdf
4. Resolution - Homelessness Action Plan_Revised.pdf
5. Homelessness Strategic Plan_Revised.pdf
1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager Calubaquib, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Housing Manager Landaverry, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Director of Homeless Services Mike Kittredge, People First of Santa Cruz County Executive Director Evan Morrison, Community Member Rosamary Anderson, & Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency Executive Director Mark Strudley 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Adopting the City of Watsonville Homelessness Action Plan 2025
5:30 P.M.
3. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING ONLY THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THIS TIME.
The City Council of the City of Watsonville will recess to Closed Session to discuss the matters that follow:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—PENDING LITIGATION
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(Government Code Section 54956.9)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9: [3 Cases]
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:00 P.M.
4. ROLL CALL
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MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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6. INFORMATION ITEMS
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REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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Public Comments
1. Report of Disbursements 091225.pdf
6.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 092325.pdf
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2025 2ND QUARTER COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE REPORT
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Public Comments
1. 2nd Quarter Commissioner Attendance.pdf
7. PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
This time is set aside for members of the general public to address the Council on any item not on the Council Agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item presented except that any Council Member may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may ask questions for clarification. All matters of an administrative nature will be referred to staff. All matters relating to Council will be noted in the minutes and may be scheduled for discussion at a future meeting or referred to staff for clarification and report.
ALL SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD & LEAVE IT AT THE PODIUM. SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAME AND DISTRICT IN WHICH THEY LIVE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD FOR THE MINUTES.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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Public Comments
1. Mayor's Update_Orozco.pdf
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE, MONTEREY BAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM & MID BAY FORD LINCOLN Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 29TH THROUGH OCTOBER 5TH AS "WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING" Public Comments:
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NAVIGATING FOOD INSECURITY CHALLENGES IN PARTNERSHIP PRESENTATION BY SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK CEO, ERIKA PADILLA CHAVEZ (15 Minutes) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - Second Harvest Food Bank_Food Insecurity Challenges.pdf
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
All items appearing on the Consent Agenda are recommended actions that are considered to be routine and will be acted upon as one motion. Any items removed will be considered immediately after the motion. The Mayor will allow public input prior to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT (2 MINUTES EACH)
8.a
VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE
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Public Comments
1. 2025 Voting Delegate Packet.pdf
MOTION DESIGNATING COUNCIL MEMBERS AS VOTING DELEGATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO. ON OCTOBER 8-10, 2025, IN LONG BEACH, CA
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MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
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Public Comments
1. CC090925.pdf
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MOTION APPROVING LETTER TO SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGARDING MEASURE D FUNDING Attachments
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1. 09.17.25 Letter to SCRTC Measure D Funding.pdf
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MOTION APPROVING THANK YOU LETTER FOR PASSING OF SENATE BILLS 627 & 805 REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT: MASKS & CRIMES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Thank You Letter SB627 and SB805.pdf
2. SB 627.pdf
3. SB 805.pdf
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AWARD CONTRACT WITH PAPÉ MACHINERY INC. FOR VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Papé Machinery Vehicle and Equipment Repair .pdf
2. Resolution - Papé Machinery Vehicle and Equipment Repair .pdf
3. Contract - PAPÉ Machinery.pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT WITH PAPÉ MACHINERY, INC., FOR VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 PER YEAR, FOR THE NEXT THREE (3) FISCAL YEARS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 WITH ROBERT A. BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Ramsay Renaissance Change Order 5 .pdf
2. 1) Ramsay Renaissance Change Order Log.pdf
3. Resolution - Ramsay Renaissance CO 5.pdf
4. Change Order - Robert A Bothman Construction.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 5, IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,994.38 WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS MANAGEMENT (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Manning) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 2nd Amendment Contract LWP Claims Solutions .pdf
2. Resolution - 2nd Amendment to LWP Contract.pdf
3. Contract - Workers Comp Management Services.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS MANAGEMENT INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION TO $180,585 IN FY 25-26, $187,808 IN FY 26-27, $195,321 IN FY 27-28; EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM AUGUST 30, 2025 TO AUGUST 30, 2028
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH COOPER MACHINERY SERVICES LLC FOR COGENERATION GENERATOR & TURBO OVERHAUL REPAIR SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 1st Amendment to Contract Cooper Machinery Services .pdf
2. 1) Emergency Repairs WW Treatment Plan Contract 3533.pdf
3. 2) Extra Work Authorization Form - 2nd Revision.pdf
4. Resolution - 1st Amendment Cooper Machinery Services.pdf
5. Contract - 1st Amendment Cooper Machinery Services .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH COOPER MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC FOR COGENERATION GENERATOR & TURBOCHARGER REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE COGENERATION SYSTEM, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, & INCREASING COMPENSATION, IN AN AMOUNT OF $52,071.97 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,567.60
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AWARD THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO SYNAGRO-WWT, INC. FOR THE WWTF BIOSOLIDS LOADING, TRANSPORTATION, & DISPOSAL PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract WWTF Biosolids Hauling .pdf
2. Resolution - Synagro-WWT WWTF Biosolids Hauling .pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO SYNAGRO-WWT, INC. FOR THE WWTF BIOSOLIDS LOADING, TRANSPORTATION, & DISPOSAL PROJECT, NO. WW-25-02, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,057,520; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT (FUNDED FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND)
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AWARD CONTRACT TO MNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE BRIDGE STREET PAVEMENT RESTORATION PROJECT – BRIDGE ST. TO BECK ST. (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - MNS Engineers Inspection Services Bridge St Project .pdf
2. Resolution - Inspection Services Bridge St Project.pdf
3. Contract - MNS Engineers Bridge St Pavement Restoration.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO MNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE BRIDGE STREET PAVEMENT RESTORATION PROJECT – BRIDGE ST. TO BECK ST., NO. ST-25-14816, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $134,850.00
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AWARD CONTRACT WITH 72 HOUR LLC DBA NATIONAL TRUCK SALES & SERVICE FOR VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Vehicle and Equip Repair Services 72 Hour LLC .pdf
2. Resolution - Vehicle and Equip Repair Services 72 Hour LLC.pdf
3. Contract - 72 Hour LLC.pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT WITH 72 HOUR LLC DBA NATIONAL TRUCK SALES & SERVICE, FOR VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 PER YEAR FOR THE NEXT THREE (3) FISCAL YEARS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000
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AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) MODEL 600 SWEEPER TRUCK FOR THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION FROM TYMCO, INC. (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Purchase of Sweeper Truck.pdf
2. 1) Quote 2025 Sweeper.pdf
3. Resolution - Purchase of Sweeper Truck.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) MODEL 600 SWEEPER TRUCK FOR THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION FROM TYMCO, INC. THROUGH THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF SOURCEWELL (FORMERLY NJPA), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,269.24; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER (FUNDED FROM SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND [0740])
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AUTHORIZE SHORT-TERM PARKING METER TEST AT LOT 14 & AIRPORT, I.P.S. GROUP TRIAL, INCLUDING VARIED RATES & TIME LIMITS (Recommended by City Manager Vides) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Trial Parking Meter Test Lot 14 and Airport .pdf
2. 1) Map of Downtown and Airport Test Area.pdf
3. Resolution - Parking Meter Trial.pdf
4. Trial Agreement - I.P.S. Group Parking Meter Test.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SHORT-TERM PARKING METER TEST AT DOWNTOWN LOT 14 & THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, APPROVING A TRIAL AGREEMENT WITH I.P.S. GROUP, INC. GRANTING AUTHORITY TO TEST VARIED RATES & TIME LIMITS
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APPROVE MOU BETWEEN CITY & FIRE MANAGEMENT FOR FY 2025-2028 (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Manning) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - MOU Fire Management FY2025-2028 .pdf
2. Exhibit A - MOU Fire Management Unit 2025-2028.pdf
RESOLUTION RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY & THE FIRE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANGEL ZUNIGA TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appoint to Personnel Commission District 1 Zuniga.pdf
2. Application - Appoint Personnel Commission District 1 Zuniga.pdf Angel Zuniga
Good evening, Council. I just wanted to say thank you to Council Member Montesino for the nomination and to all of you for considering my appointment to the Personnel Commission. I am very much looking forward to serving the City and the Watsonville residents.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANGEL ZUNIGA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
11. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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12. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
This agenda was posted in accordance with the California Ralph M. Brown Act. The agenda packet can be accessed on the City of Watsonville website at https://watsonville.gov/2123/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes and is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office (275 Main Street, 4th Floor) during normal business hours. Any materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after the distribution of the agenda packet will be made available to the public in accordance with Government Section 54957.5.
Public comments received three (3) hours or more before the meeting will be included in the online agenda packet before the meeting starts. All comments received less than three (3) hours, during the meeting, or after the conclusion of the meeting will be uploaded to the agenda packet as soon as possible, depending on staff availability.