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MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
December 9, 2025 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
4:40 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Dutra, and Parker were present. Members Clark, Montesino, and Quiroz-Carter were absent.
2. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:40 p.m.
2.a. PERSONNEL MATTERS
(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: [City Attorney]
City Council Resumed at 5:33 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido, and Council Members Clark, Dutra, Montesino, and Parker were present. Member Quiroz-Carter was absent.
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, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager & Interim Community Development Director Manning, Police Captain Radich, Public Information Officer Pulido, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco and Interpreter Landaverry.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Quiroz-Carter absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS
5.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
6. REPORT OUF OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler stated no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
7.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Lauren Apter, Assistant District Attorney, spoke about Mayor Pro Tempore Salcido’s work as a public servant and in support of her upcoming appointment as Mayor.
7.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Clark thanked Mayor Orozco for her work over the past year. He stated he looked forward to working with incoming Mayor Salcido.
Member Dutra spoke about his visit to the Veterans Food Pantry program at the Veterans Memorial Building and spoke about the services offered. He wished everyone happy holidays.
Member Parker acknowledged Pajaro Valley High School students that were candidates for the State Seal of Civic Engagement present at the meeting. She encouraged them to continue attending Council meetings.
Mayor Orozco spoke about events she attended over the past weeks and the organizations involved in them.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.a. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR MAYOR MARIA
OROZCO FROM STATE & LOCAL PARTNERS
9.b. PRESENTATION OF GAVEL TO MAYOR OROZCO BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
SALCIDO
Mayor Orozco gave a presentation highlighting the work accomplished during her tenure as Mayor in partnership with the City.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.a. OATHS OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR & MAYOR PRO TEMPORE 1) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERIOR
COURT PRESIDING JUDGE ERIKA ZIEGENHORN TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR KRISTAL SALCIDO (DISTRICT 4)
2) OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY CITY CLERK ORTIZ TO NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR PRO TEMPORE CASEY K. CLARK ( DISTRICT 5) Docusign Envelope ID: E380B17E-B833-42CD-B10F-0CA704A3E23D Vol 66 Min-CC120925
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3) COMMENTS FROM MAYOR PRO TEMPORE CLARK
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark thanked everyone who attended the meeting. He spoke about the City and Council’s diversity and expressed his desire to continue moving forward.
4) COMMENTS FROM MAYOR SALCIDO
Mayor Salcido acknowledged the various public servants and youth that attended the meeting. She spoke about the importance of public service and encouraged everyone to continue with their efforts. She spoke about her goals for 2026 as well as upcoming projects. She thanked her friends, family, and colleagues for their support. 5) COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Member Parker expressed her hope for everyone to continue with their efforts to serve and encouraged the youth present to be engaged in the community.
Member Montesino spoke in support of Mayor Salcido and thanked her family for supporting her. He thanked Mayor Pro Tempore Clark for his perspective on various issues.
Member Dutra spoke about Mayor Salcido’s advocacy for public service and stated he looked forward to the work she would accomplish during her tenure.
Member Orozco spoke in support of Mayor Salcido and highlighted the importance of prioritizing events and work.
6) PUBLIC INPUT
Martha Vega, District 2, thanked Council for their support of students obtaining the State Seal of Civic Engagement. She spoke about the students’ efforts.
Felipe Hernandez, Santa Cruz County 4th District Supervisor, congratulated Mayor Salcido. He spoke about the demands of being Mayor and about the importance of prioritizing family and leaning on the Council for support. He congratulated Mayor Pro Tempore Clark as well.
Dory, Mayor Salcido’s sister, spoke on behalf of the rest of their family congratulating Mayor Salcido and thanking her for her public service. She highlighted Mayor Salcido’s commitment to her work.
Dr. Nancy Bilicich congratulated Mayor Salcido and Mayor Pro Tempore Clark. She acknowledged Member Orozco’s work during her tenure as Mayor.
Lowell Hurst, District 3, congratulated Mayor Salcido and Mayor Pro Tempore Clark on being sworn into their respective positions. He commended Member Orozco for her work during her mayorship.
Tricia spoke in support of Mayor Salcido and congratulated her on her appointment. ? female congratulated Mayor Salcido and acknowledged Member Orozco for her work as Mayor.
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11. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark commended Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg and Police Captain Radich for serving on the Santa Cruz Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board listed under Item 11.g.
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Montesino, seconded by Member Parker and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Parker, Salcido, Orozco NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
11.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5 & 18, 2025
11.b. MOTION AFFIRMING THE LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST & DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO POST IT AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54972
11.c. RESOLUTION NO. 315-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING NO-COST CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS ON VARIOUS CONTRACTS; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
11.d. RESOLUTION NO. 316-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CHRISP COMPANY, A CORPORATION, FOR ON CALL STRIPING, PROJECT NO. ST-23-01QB; INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $271,434.50 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $740,431.50; AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
11.e. RESOLUTION NO. 317-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS,
LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR CITY-WIDE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE, PROJECT NO. TR-23-14011, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $450,000; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (0150), AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
11.f. RESOLUTION NO. 318-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: E380B17E-B833-42CD-B10F-0CA704A3E23D Vol 66 Min-CC120925
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11.g. RESOLUTION NO. 319-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING COURTNEY LINDBERG, PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR,
AND RADOVAN RADICH, POLICE CAPTAIN, TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
HOUSING FOR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP POLICY BOARD
11.h. RESOLUTION NO. 320-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER MARIA OROZCO TO THE SANTA CRUZ
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TERM COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029
11.i. RESOLUTION NO. 321-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER PARKER AND COUNCIL MEMBER OROZCO AS ALTERNATE TO THE PÁJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT AGENCY JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
11.j. RESOLUTION NO. 322-25 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1272 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2028
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None (Item was incorrectly listed earlier in the agenda.)
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Montesino requested an update on downtown cleaning efforts.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
______________________________
Kristal Salcido, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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