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SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
November 5, 2025 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Council Member Clark was scheduled to participate in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 751 Larkin Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076.
4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark (in person), Dutra, Montesino (arrived at 4:33 p.m.), Parker (arrived at 4:35 p.m.) and Quiroz-Carter (arrived at 5:03 p.m.) were present.
2. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow:.
2.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a))
Name of case: City of Watsonville v Elite Hospitality Group, LLC., et al, Santa Cruz Superior Court – Case No. 25CV02630
2.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(b))
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) of Section 54956.9 [2 cases] City Council Resumed at 6:00 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark (in person), Dutra, Montesino, Parker, and Quiroz-Carter were present.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, Interim Police Chief Rodriguez, Acting Fire Chief Schaefer, Administrative Services Director Duran, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Docusign Envelope ID: FA58281A-825C-4F68-983E-47029161CC68 Vol 66 Min-CC110525 Special Meeting
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Manager Manning, Assistant Community Development Department Orbach, Principal Engineer Theriot, Water Division Manager Kayser, Police Captain Radich, Police Sergeant Uretsky, Police Sergeant Bailey, and Interpreter Landaverry.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) – None
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
5.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Kriby Harris spoke about a “No Kings” rally that took place the previous month in the City Plaza.
Christine Kelsey expressed concerns with the City’s fees and insurance requirements for the “No Kings” rally. She encouraged the City to waive fees for future free speech assemblies.
Becky Steinbruner spoke about the proposed battery energy storage project on 90 Minto Road and congratulated Council for sending a letter to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors regarding the project, but expressed concerns with changes made to the letter. She stated she was waiting to be informed about the date of a community meeting regarding battery energy storage projects and spoke about the County’s work in preparing a battery energy storage systems ordinance.
Ron Cheshire spoke about his attendance at a recent public meeting regarding battery energy storage systems where public input was received.
5.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Parker spoke about the letter sent to Santa Cruz County regarding a battery energy storage system ordinance. She expressed concerns about the way changes were made to the letter and listed other procedural concerns.
6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
In answering Member Dutra, Airport Director Williams spoke about the proposed timeline for opening of the Woody’s at the Airport restaurant listed under Item 7.b.
Airport Director Williams, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the type of cuisine served at the Woody’s restaurant located at the Monterey Regional Airport. He stated there was not yet a set menu for the location they were opening in the Watsonville.
PUBLIC INPUT
Becky Steinbruner stated she did not support closure of the crosswind runway.
City Manager Vides stated the contract listed under Item 7.a. with Kimely-Horn was not related to closure of the crosswind runway.
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Paul Bruno spoke in support of Item 7.b. and spoke positively of Woody’s in Monterey and its ownership.
Dan Miller spoke in support of Woody’s in Monterey.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Quiroz-Carter to approve the Consent Agenda.
In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides stated the bargaining group listed under Item 7.d was not the last group that was still negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 274-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AWARDING CONTRACT TO KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, TO PROVIDE AIRPORT
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TO THE
WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, WHICH WILL BE FUNDED BY FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANTS AT THE RATE OF NINETY PERCENT (90%) OF TOTAL PROJECT COST WITH FIVE (5%) PERCENT FROM CALTRANS AERONAUTICAL DIVISION AND FIVE (5%) PERCENT FUNDED BY THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME
7.b. RESOLUTION NO. 275-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A THREE-YEAR LEASE WITH ONE (1) FOUR-YEAR OPTION TERM BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND TIM M. WOOD, DBA WOODY’S AT THE AIRPORT, FOR THE AIRPORT RESTAURANT FACILITY LOCATED AT 100
AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO OF A NON-SUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL
7.c. APPROVE & AUTHORIZE NEW & REVISED PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS
1) RESOLUTION NO. 276-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR WATER LEAD OPERATOR (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $46.13-$61.82 PER HOUR OR $7,996.00- $10,715.40 PER MONTH
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2) RESOLUTION NO. 277-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR WATER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $55.76-$74.73 PER HOUR OR $9,665.39-$12,952.51 PER MONTH
3) RESOLUTION NO. 278-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR WATER DIVISION MANAGER (MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $62.95-$84.36 PER HOUR OR $10,911.40- $14,622.34 PER MONTH
4) RESOLUTION NO. 279-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR WATER SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT (MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $51.80-$69.41 PER HOUR OR $8,977.83- $12,031.11 PER MONTH AND REPEALING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION AND
DESCRIPTION OF WATER SERVICES MANAGER
5) RESOLUTION NO. 280-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR COLLECTION SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $45.40-$60.84 PER HOUR OR $7,869.59-$10,545.99 PER MONTH AND REPEALING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION
AND DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION SYSTEMS MANAGER
6) RESOLUTION NO. 281-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION FOR WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (MIDMANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $55.76-$74.73 PER HOUR OR $9,665.39-$12,952.51 PER MONTH.
7) RESOLUTION NO. 282-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR FIELD SERVICES SUPERVISOR (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $40.36-$54.09 PER HOUR OR $6,995.87- $9,375.13 PER MONTH
8) RESOLUTION NO. 283-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (MIDMANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $40.36-$54.09 PER HOUR OR $6,995.87-$9,375.13 PER MONTH
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9) RESOLUTION NO. 284-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR LANDFILL SUPERVISOR (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $40.36-$54.09 PER HOUR OR $6,995.87- $9,375.13 PER MONTH
10) RESOLUTION NO. 285-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DIVISION MANAGER (MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $62.95-$84.36 PER HOUR OR $10,911.40-$14,622.34 PER MONTH AND REPEALING THE JOB
CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
MANAGER
7.d. RESOLUTION NO. 286-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
9.a. CONSIDER OPTIONS REGARDING PLA: 1) ADOPT SIDE LETTER PRESENTED BY TRADES COUNCIL; OR 2) RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 119-14 (CM) & INTRODUCE AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1295-13
1) Staff Report by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Montesino, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg spoke about the different actions Council could take regarding the Project Labor Agreement (PLA).
Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, spoke about the terms of the proposed Side Letters to the PLA and challenges with re-bidding projects. She spoke about potential delays to a planned project related to Chromium-6.
In answering Member Parker, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg spoke about the bidding process and details of a project that could potentially be exempt from the PLA.
Mayor Orozco suggested changes to the language in the Trades’ Side Letter and emphasized that negotiations including Council guidance and direction had started earlier that year. She requested option three presented by staff as listed below not be considered because it was not in line with Council’s direction at a previous meeting.
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“3. Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 119-14 and Introduce, for First Reading Only, waiving full reading of the text, an ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1295-13.”
Member Parker expressed concerns with the third option presented by staff and stated that it was not in line with Council’s request for the special meeting that was being held.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido expressed disagreement with Mayor Orozco and Member Parker’s comments and stated it was appropriate to discuss all available options.
Mayor Orozco stated that staff needed to follow Council’s direction.
Member Parker stated the reasons she was not in agreement with option three being brought to Council during the meeting. She spoke about Council’s responsibility to the community.
Member Dutra stated Council needed to be given all available options to discuss.
In answering Member Dutra, City Attorney Zutler spoke about motions made by Council members at a previous meeting regarding the item.
City Attorney Zutler, in answering Mayor Orozco, spoke about a motion that was made and not voted on at a previous meeting.
Member Montesino stated negotiations regarding the PLA had started during his time as Mayor.
In answering Member Quiroz-Carter, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg provided a summary of the different provisions in the City and the Trades’ proposed Side Letters.
Mayor Orozco requested Monterey/Santa Cruz Building and Construction Trades Council CEO Casey Van Den Heuvel give a presentation.
Member Montesino stated he was not in agreement with allowing Mr. Van Den Heuvel to present.
Member Parker disagreed with Member Montesino and spoke about having a public discussion.
City Clerk Ortiz, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, stated Mr. Van Den Heuvel’s presentation was received around 6 pm that day.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido expressed concerns with allowing any member of the public to provide a presentation after the start of the meeting.
Member Quiroz-Carter suggested discussing the Side Letter that was included in the packet as a compromise.
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Member Parker spoke about challenges with receiving presentations prior to the start of Council meetings.
Mayor Orozco requested a vote from Council to allow Monterey/Santa Cruz Building and Construction Trades Council CEO Casey Van Den Heuvel to give a presentation.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter, Parker, Orozco
NOES: MEMBERS: Montesino, Dutra, Clark, Salcido
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
3) Public Comments
Monterey/Santa Cruz Building and Construction Trades Council CEO Casey Van Den Heuvel expressed concerns with not being allowed to present. He stated the PLA benefited the community and spoke about the reasons it was needed.
In answering Mayor Orozco, City Clerk Ortiz stated it had not previously been allowed for one individual to use another speaker’s time to address Council.
City Attorney Zutler added that she had not seen instances of one speaker using time allotted for other speakers.
The following members of the public spoke against the PLA:
Dan Miller
Caroline Chapin, Don Chapin Company
Bart Bruno, Monterey Peninsula Engineering
The following members of the public spoke in support of the PLA:
Samantha Rodriguez, Sheet Metal Workers Union
Gary Reed, retired Local 104 journeyman
Jennifer Hearson, Local 104 Sheetmetal Workers
Jesus Sandoval, Local 507
Sergio, Local 104 journeyman
Martin Garcia, Local 12 Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Workers Jose Luis Rivera
Francisco Rodriguez, District 7 and Monterey Bay Central Labor Council Executive Director
Jacob Panovich, Local 62 member and District 7 resident Daniel Rubio, Local 104 member
Frank Hewit, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District 16 Thomas Schiflet
Vincent Trejo, Union glazer
Warren Blankenship
Francisco, Local 272 apprentice
Dolores Morales
Neils Ash, Operating Engineers District Representative
Daniel Dodge Sr.
Carlos Prado, IEBW 234
Cesar Lara, California Federation of Labor Unions
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? male, CEO K & D Landscaping CEO, spoke against the PLA.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the PLA:
Alexander, Pipefitters Union Representative
Jorge Garcia, Local 62 Organizer
Trudy Teller, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Representative Ron Cheshire, Government Affairs Electricians Local 234 Adolfo Ureña, Sheet Metal Workers, stated K & D Landscaping had a recent wage violation.
Cale Retmeier, Don Chapin Company Superintendent, stated he was grateful for Unions. He spoke about his journey at the Don Chapin Company from laborer to superintendent.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the PLA:
Aureliano Ochoa, Heat & Frost Insulators Local 16
Felipe Hernandez, Santa Cruz County Supervisor and former Watsonville Council member
Eric Christen, Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction Executive Director, spoke in opposition to the PLA.
Joseph Carvajal questioned why non-union workers were not present at the meeting.
Paul Bruno, Monterey Peninsula Engineering, spoke against the PLA. 4) FIRST MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, seconded by Member Dutra to approve Items 9.a.6. and 9.a.7. below, and to schedule a status update during the first meeting in February 2026 with City Manager Vides proving monthly updates. 5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides stated she could not speak about a specific union’s relation with the Trades Council.
Member Dutra read part of an email sent to Council by the Nor Cal Carpenters Union regarding their stance on the PLA. He spoke about including all trades in the discussion and having a PLA that works for all parties.
At Mayor Orozco’s request, Monterey/Santa Cruz Building and Construction Trades Council CEO Casey Van Den Heuvel and Nor Cal Carpenters Union Senior Organizer Bryan Shields approached the podium to respond to Council questions.
Mr. Van Den Heuvel spoke about efforts to collaborate with the Nor Cal Carpenters Union.
Mr. Shields stated the Nor Cal Carpenters Union was no longer part of the Trades Council. He stated their members would need to be present to negotiate any agreement.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido expressed concerns with the current PLA not having an end date. She stated there was an opportunity to go back to a neutral position where all interested parties could negotiate.
Mayor Orozco highlighted provisions of the Trades Council’s proposed Side Letter, including a higher threshold for eligible projects, a sunset date, and a path to move forward with three specific projects in the event of failed bids. She suggested removal of language requiring the City to notify the Trades Council prior to rebidding projects without applying the PLA.
SECOND MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Orozco, seconded by Member Parker, to adopt the Side Letter proposed by the Building Trades with the following language removed.
The above motion was not voted on because the First Motion was approved. “In order to do so, the City must first notify the Council in writing via email and offer to meet with the (Trades) Council to address the needs of the Project and provide any information that would be helpful to facilitate contractor bidding.” In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, City Clerk Ortiz spoke about procedure for voting on motions and stated the first motion could not be overridden.
City Attorney Zutler, in answering Member Clark, stated a side letter could be adopted without conflicting with the current ordinance regarding Project Labor Agreements.
In answering Member Montesino, Mr. Van Den Heuvel stated the Trades Council would agree to Mayor Orozco’s modification to the Side Letter.
Member Parker stated the reasons she supported Mayor Orozco’s motion regarding the Side Letter.
In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides spoke about challenges for nonunion affiliated companies to bid on projects.
Member Montesino requested an amendment to the original motion to put a timeline on negotiations.
Mayor Orozco stated her concerns with the original motion and potential impact on future negotiations.
Member Quiroz-Carter stated she would not support rescinding the PLA without a replacement PLA. She spoke about her positive experience being part of a union. She expressed concerns with potential negotiations being delayed in the event the PLA is rescinded. She agreed with Mayor Orozco’s comments regarding the original motion.
In answering Member Clark, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg spoke about deadlines for bidding projects.
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City Manager Vides added details regarding the minimum standard for bidding of 14 days and spoke about the City’s average timeline per State Code.
In answering Mayor Orozco, City Manager Vides stated current provisions of the PLA allowed the City to waive it in the event funding was in jeopardy for a specific project.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Clark, spoke about the Side Letter proposed by the City and challenges with bidding Water and Wastewater projects. She spoke about the proposed ordinance.
In answering Mayor Orozco, City Manager Vides spoke about provisions in the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Orozco spoke in support of the Trades Council presenting annually to the City Council regarding impacts of the PLA.
In answering Member Clark, City Manager Vides provided an explanation regarding the difference between the PLA and the ordinance that was being considered for amendment.
City Attorney Zutler, in answering Member Clark, stated the ordinance would be amended, not rescinded.
Member Clark stated he wanted an established timeline to continue negotiations.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido requested continuing updates from the Trades Council and a status update for the City Council during the first meeting in February of 2026.
City Manager Vides requested direction from Council regarding a deadline and what staff member would participate in negotiations with the Trades Council.
In answering Member Parker, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg spoke about selecting three priority projects from a list of seven that would need to go out to bid in the near future.
City Attorney Zutler, in answering Member Parker, provided clarification regarding the proposed Side Letters.
Member Parker further explained the reasons she was in support of Mayor Orozco’s motion.
In answering Mayor Orozco, Mr. Van Den Heuvel stated he would agree with modifications to the language in the Side Letter regarding the project threshold and an end date to the PLA.
City Attorney Zutler, in answering Member Clark, spoke about Section 7.2 of the PLA as amended in the Side Letter proposed by the Trades Council.
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In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg stated the cost of the seven projects listed in the City’s proposed Side Letter could potentially be higher than current estimates.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido asked Mr. Van Den Heuvel if he would be willing to include the seven projects from the City’s proposed Side Letter as exempt from the PLA.
In answering Member Dutra, Mr. Van Den Heuvel stated he was open to conversation in the event the projects being discussed surpassed the cost threshold for exemption from the PLA.
Member Dutra expressed concerns with the possibility of projects not being done and spoke about the importance of doing what is best for the community.
Member Montesino spoke about the possibility of the Trades Council accepting the option of the PLA not applying to the seven projects identified in the City’s proposed Side Letter and Council discussing current bidding requirements.
Member Parker suggested Council agree to the Side Letter exempting three projects and continuing to discuss the four projects not included in the exemption in January.
In answering Member Clark, City Attorney Zutler spoke about the effective date of the Side Letter, should it be adopted.
Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido spoke about continuing negotiations with both parties in a neutral position.
FIRST MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Salcido
NOES: MEMBERS: Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Orozco
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 287-25 (CM)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 119-14 (CM)
7) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (Project Labor Agreements for Public Works Construction Projects) of Title 7 (Public Works) of the Watsonville Municipal Code Authorizing the Use of Project Labor Agreements for Certain City Funded Construction Projects
10. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
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Maria Orozco, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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