City Council Meeting - October 28, 2025
1. ROLL CALL
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2. CLOSED SESSION
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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:
2.a
PERSONNEL MATTERS
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(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: [City Manager]
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:30 P.M.
3. ROLL CALL
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3.a
MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS
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5.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements 102225.pdf
5.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 102825.pdf
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2025 3RD QUARTER COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE REPORT
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1. Commissioner Attendance Report.pdf
5.d
WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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1. AB 1234 Conference Summary_USC EXED Forum_Dutra.pdf
2. AB 1234 - Conference Summary_LOCC Annual Conference_Dutra.pdf
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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.
6.a
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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6.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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1. Mayor's Updates - Orozco.pdf
7. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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8. PRESENTATIONS
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8.a
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE RUSTIC TABLE
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8.b
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ERIK'S DELICAFÉ
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8.c
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PAJARO VALLEY SHELTER SERVICES Public Comments:
8.d
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOUSING CORPORATION Public Comments:
8.e
GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS
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1. Presentations - Green Business Awards.pdf
GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS RECOGNITION FOR CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES MODELING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, CLIMATE PROTECTION, POLLUTION PREVENTION, & THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY (3CE) ANNUAL UPDATE BY SOPHIA SCHWIRZKE, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER, & DAS WILLIAMS, SENIOR ADVISOR FOR POLICY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - 3CE Annual Update .pdf
Becky Steinbruner
3CE awards significant funds for electric vehicles, solar projects and residential micro-grid battery storage projects. Would 3CE be willing to forgo those generous monetary awards to individuals in exchange for investing in non-flammable large-scale non-lithium battery energy storage system (BESS) projects that would support better public safety and remove significant financial and risk management burdens on the City's emergency responders and infrastructure (including water supply for fire) if BESS projects, such as 90 Minto Road, are permitted.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Becky Steinbruner
Becky Steinbruner
Is 3CE in the process of negotiating a Power Purchase Agreement with New Leaf Energy for the 90 Minto Road BESS project? I have public records act request responsive materials that state 3CE is in negotiations, and wants to purchase local BESS power. Please confirm.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
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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)
9.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 2025
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1. CC101425.pdf
9.b
MOTION APPROVING LETTER TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STATING WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY CONCERNS REGARDING BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITY ON MINTO ROAD (Recommended by Council Members Parker, Quiroz-Carter, and Clark Attachments
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1. Letter - Community’s Concerns Regarding the Proposed Minto Road Energy Storage Project.pdf
2. Letter - Community’s Concerns Regarding the Proposed Minto Road Energy Storage Project REVISED.pdf Becky Steinbruner
Please support sending this letter to the County Board of Supervisors to ensure that the City of Watsonville is included in future discussions on the 90 Minto Road BESS project, as well as the impending County Draft BESS Ordinance. Any fires that will happen at the Seahawk Energy BESS, if lithium technology is allowed, will require significant and sustained emergency response as well as water demands from the City of Watsonville.
Sincerely,
Becky Steinbruner
Sandra Baron
I support this letter regarding safety issues of lithium battery storage. Building this kind of storage facility is not suitable in neighborhoods, near agriculture or sloughs and lakes. Our small county can't absorb the kinds of long term effects that are more likely than not to occur eventually. Solution? Probably the best is to wait until technology catches up and not be forced to meet unreasonable mandates from leaders who likely don't live near these facilities.
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APPROVE EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DOCUSIGN, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE SOLUTION SERVICES (Recommended by City Clerk Ortiz) Attachments
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1. Report - Docusign Contract Renewal.pdf
2. Resolution - DocuSign 8th Amendment.pdf
3. Docusign Standard Order Form.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DOCUSIGN, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE SOLUTION SERVICES, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,567.52
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APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT Attachments
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1. Resolution - City Clerk Employment Contract 4th Amendment.pdf
2. Contract - City Clerk Employment Contract 4th Amendment.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE & IRWIN IVAN ORTIZ FOR EMPLOYMENT AS CITY CLERK
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH J. JOHNSON & COMPANY, INC., FOR THE 2024-2025 CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. 2024-2025 City Wide Sidewalk Repair Project Change Order 1.pdf
2. 1) Sidewalk Repair Repayment Agreement.pdf
3. Resolution - Change Order 1 Citywide Sidewalk Contract.pdf
4. Change Order 1 - Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH J. JOHNSON & COMPANY, INC., FOR THE 2024-2025 CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING THE COMPENSATION BY $166,000
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF FLOCCULANT POLYMER CHEMICAL & DELIVERY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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1. Report - 1st Amendment Purchase Polymer Chemicals .pdf
2. 1) Polydyne Sole Source Letter 07212025.pdf
3. 2) Original Contract - Resolution 222-25.pdf
4. Resolution - 1st Amendment Purchase Polymer Chemicals.pdf
5. Contract - 1st Amendment Polydyne .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE & DELIVERY OF POLYMER CHEMICALS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT & RECYCLED WATER PRODUCTION AS A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $420,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $670,000 FOR FY 2025-2026; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND); & FINDING THE APPROVAL EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PANTHER PROTECTIVE SERVICES, INC. FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT CITY PARKING GARAGES (Recommended by City Manager Vides) Attachments
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1. Report - Panther Security 1st Amendment.pdf
2. Resolution - Panther Security 1st Amendment.pdf
3. Contract - Panther Protective Services 1st Amendment.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PANTHER PROTECTIVE SERVICES, INC., INCREASING THE CONTRACT TOTAL BY $76,205 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 & EXTENDING THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027 FOR SECURITY SERVICES
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AWARD CONTRACT TO BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC.FOR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (Recommended by Airport Director Williams) Attachments
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1. Report - Award Contract Brandley Engineering Airport.pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract Brandley Engineering.pdf
3. Contract - Brandley Engineering.pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC., FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 TO PROVIDE VARIOUS ENGINEERING & CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (KWVI), WHICH WILL BE FUNDED BY FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANTS AT A RATE OF NINETY PERCENT (90%) OF TOTAL PROJECT COST WITH FIVE (5%) PERCENT FROM CALTRANS AERONAUTICAL DIVISION & FIVE PERCENT (5%) FUNDED BY THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND
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RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 238-25 (CM) & AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TWO HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT VEHICLES FROM PAPÉ MACHINERY INC. (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Purchase Two Heavy Duty Equipment Vehicles Papé Machinery.pdf
2. 1) Quote for John Deere 325G Compact Track Loader.pdf
3. 2) Quote for John Deere 444G Tier Wheel Loader.pdf
4. 3) Papé Authorized Sourcewell Dealer for John Deere Contstruction Retail Sales Letter.pdf
5. 4) Sourcewell contract with John Deere RFP 011723.pdf
6. Resolution - Purchase Two Heavy Duty Equipment Vehicles.pdf RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 238-25 (CM) & AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT VEHICLES 1) JOHN DEERE 325G COMPACT TRACK LOADER & 2) JOHN DEERE 444G TIER WHEEL LOADER, FROM PAPÉ MACHINERY, INC., AN AUTHORIZED SOURCEWELL DEALER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $320,000; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER WITH PAPÉ MACHINERY INC. INCLUDING ANY EXTENSIONS OR AMENDMENTS THEREOF IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THIS PURCHASE
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APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MONTEREY BAY AIR RESOURCES DISTRICT FOR 275 MAIN ST., SUITE 104 (Recommended by City Manager Vides) Attachments
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1. Report - Lease 275 Main St Suite 104.pdf
2. Resolution - MBARD Lease 2025-2027.pdf
3. Commercial Lease - MBARD 2025.docx.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ONE TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OPTION WITH THE MONTEREY BAY AIR RESOURCES DISTRICT FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 275 MAIN STREET, SUITE 104, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NON-SUBSTANTIVE NATURE; & FINDING PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301
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ACCEPT GAMETIME COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS PLAYGROUND GRANT FOR NEW PLAYGROUND AT CHERRY BLOSSOM PARK (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Accept Grant Cherry Blossom Park Playground.pdf
2. 1) GameTime Playground Quote.pdf
3. 2) Cherry Blossom Park Final Renderings.pdf
4. Resolution - Gametime Grant Cherry Blossom Park .pdf RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GAMETIME COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS PLAYGROUND GRANT OF $39,112 FOR A NEW CHERRY BLOSSOM PARK PLAYGROUND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PLAYGROUND & INSTALLATION & FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15302 (CLASS 2)
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PROPOSED ASSESSMENT BALLOTS FOR THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Recommended by City Manager Vides) Attachments
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1. Report - City Assessment Ballots Mosquito Vector Control Management.pdf
2. A) Official Notice and Ballot Information Guide.pdf
3. B) SCC Mosquito Vector Engineer's Report.pdf
4. C) Mosquito and Vector Assessment City Property List.pdf
5. Resolution - Mosquito and Vector City Ballot Assessment.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO VOTE “YES” ON THE CITY’S ASSESSMENT BALLOTS FOR CITY-OWNED PARCELS FOR THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MOSQUITO, VECTOR, & DISEASE CONTROL PROPOSED BENEFIT ASSESSMENT, & TO SUBMIT BALLOTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
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APPOINT TEEN ACTION COUNCIL YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION & THE LIBRARY COMMISSION (Recommended by Deputy City Manager Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Appoint Teen Action Council Youth Reps.pdf
2. Resolution - Appt Teen Action Council Reps 2025-2026.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ISABELLA ALVARADO TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION & CHRISTINA NOLASCO TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE LIBRARY COMMISSION AS YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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11. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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11.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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12.a
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL MAINTENANCE CODE, & THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (Recommended by Community Development Director Brletic and Acting Fire Chief Schaefer) Attachments
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1. Report - CA Building Standards and Fire Codes.pdf
2. Findings - Fire Code Adoption.pdf
3. Ordinances - Building and Fire Codes.pdf
4. Presentation - CA Building Standards and Fire Codes.pdf 1) Staff Report by Chief Building Official DeSante and Fire Battalion Chief Almita Schaefer 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Repealing & Replacing Title 8 (Building Regulations) Pertaining to the Adoption by Reference of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes in its Entirety, the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, & the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition & Amending the Fire Code as Identified Herein, through Express Findings of Local Necessity
13. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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14. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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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.