City Council Meeting - January 13, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
1.a
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
2. 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:
2.a
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
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(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: (APN: 014-021-01) located between Corralitos Creek & Airport Blvd, Watsonville Negotiating parties:
Karam Singh
, KDS Dhaliwal Investments Inc
Tamara Vides & Nathalie Manning (City)
Under negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:00 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 122925.pdf
5.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 011326.pdf
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2025 4TH QUARTER COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE REPORT
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Public Comments
1. 2025 4th Qtr. Commissioner Attendance.pdf
6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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7. 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.
7.a
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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7.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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8. PRESENTATIONS
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8.a
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WATSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' GOLF TEAM Public Comments:
8.b
PRESENTATION BY MONARCH SERVICES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LEEANN LUNA ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (5 Minutes) Public Comments:
9. 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)
9.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2 & 9, 2025
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Public Comments
1. CC120225.pdf
2. CC120925.pdf
9.b
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS NO. 6 & NO. 7 WITH ROBERT A. BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Robert A Bothman Construction Change Order 6 and 7.pdf
2. 1) Change Order Log Updated 12.08.25.pdf
3. Resolution - Bothman Construction Change Order 6 and 7.pdf
4. Contract - Bothman Construction Change Order No. 6.pdf
5. Contract - Bothman Construction Change Order No. 7.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 6, IN THE AMOUNT OF $553,639.74 & CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 7, IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,279.30 WITH ROBERT A. BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01; FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,590.864.39
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APPROVE FIFTH AMENDMENT WITH MESITI-MILLER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL PHASE 1 PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Lee Rd Trail Mesiti-Miller Engineering.pdf
2. Resolution - Lee Rd Trail Phase 1 Mesiti-Miller 5th Amendment.pdf
3. 5th Amendment - Mesiti-Miller Engineering Lee Rd Trail .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MESITI-MILLER ENGINEERING, INC., TO AUGMENT SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL- PHASE 1 PROJECT, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,304 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $264,706
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APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH VERDE DESIGN, INC. FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Ramsay Renaissance Verde Design Amendment.pdf
2. 1) Verde Design Add Services Proposal.pdf
3. Resolution - Ramsay Park Project Verde Design 3rd Amendment.pdf
4. Amendment - Verde Design 3rd Amendment.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH VERDE DESIGN, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01, INCREASING THE CONTRACT COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $236,500 FOR A CONTRACT TOTAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,480,427.75
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APPROVE THIRD CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC. FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, & COLLECTION SYSTEM WONDERWARE UPGRADE (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Telstar SCADA 3rd Amendment.pdf
2. Resolution - SCADA Upgrade 3rd Amendment.pdf
3. Amendment - Telstar Instruments Inc SCADA Upgrade.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC., FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, & COLLECTION SYSTEM SCADA SYSTEMS UPGRADE, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK; INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $15,000 FOR A TOTAL REVISED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $892,761; EXTENDING THE TERM OF CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER 31, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE PAVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Pavement Program Management Harris and Assoc Amendment 2.pdf
2. Resolution - Pavement Program Management Amendment 2.pdf
3. Contract - Pavement Program Management Harris and Assoc.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE PAVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, REVISING SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR PAVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER; ADDING PAVEMENT ENGINEERING, INC. (PEI) & RUGGERI JENSEN AZAR (RJA) AS SUBCONSULTANTS
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH KNOWLTON CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Knowlton Construction Change Order 1.pdf
2. Resolution - Knowlton Construction Change Order 1.pdf
3. Contract - Knowlton Construction Change Order 1.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,294 WITH KNOWLTON CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT, NO. CB-25-15011-QB FOR A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $127,047
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 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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Public Comments
1. Report - City Wide Sidewalk Repair Project Change Order 1.pdf
2. 1) Sidewalk Repair Repayment Agreement.pdf
3. Resolution - Citywide Sidewalk Contract.pdf
4. Contract - Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project J Johnson and Co.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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AWARD CONTRACT TO DUDEK FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FREEDOM RESERVOIRS FLOATING COVERS REPLACEMENT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. DUDEK FREEDOM RESERVOIRS FLOATING COVERS REPLACEMENT.pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract Reservoirs Floating Covers Replacement.pdf
3. Contract - Reservoir Floating Covers Replacement Dudek.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DUDEK, A CORPORATION, FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FREEDOM RESERVOIRS FLOATING COVERS REPLACEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $196,857
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AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER FOR SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES CORP FOR REPLACEMENT & SPARE PARTS NEEDED IN THE WATER RECYCLING FACILITY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Trojan UV Replacement Parts Sole Source.pdf
2. 1) Trojan Technologies Quote QM0004589.pdf
3. Resolution - Trojan UV Replacement Parts Sole Source.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT & SPARE PARTS FOR THE RECYCLED WATER ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEM FROM TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $260,550.78 PLUS THE ACTUAL COST OF FREIGHT & TAXES WHICH ARE CALCULATED UPON FINAL SHIPMENT; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER; & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $367,000.00 TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 0710-532-7324
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APPROVE SOLE SOURCE VENDOR & ONE & A HALF-YEAR CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATIONS, INC., FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Environmental Innovations 2026.pdf
2. Resolution - Environmental Innovations 2026.pdf
3. Contract - Environmental Innovations.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE VENDOR & ONE & A HALF YEAR CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATIONS, INC, FOR GREEN BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM IN WATSONVILLE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $205,947.00
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AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF NEW WATER TRUCK FOR THE LANDFILL FROM ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY (PETERBILT DISTRIBUTOR) (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Purchase of Water Truck for Landfill.pdf
2. 1) Quote from Arata Equipment dated 1-6-2026.pdf
3. Resolution - Purchase of Water Truck Landfill.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE ORDER OF ONE WATER TRUCK FROM ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY, THROUGH THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF SOURCEWELL (FORMERLY NJPA), IN AN AMOUNT OF $369,323.14 PLUS ANY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE ACTUAL COST OF FREIGHT, DELIVERY, & TAXES WHICH ARE CALCULATED AT THE TIME OF FINAL SHIPMENT; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER (FUNDED FROM SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND [0740])
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AUTHORIZE BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO FUND ONE (1) TEMPORARY FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT WASTEWATER OPERATOR III TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL COVERAGE DURING EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Appropriate Funds Temporary Wastewater Operator III position.pdf
2. Resolution - Appropriation for Temporary Wastewater Operator III Position.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $159,232.63 FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND TO FUND ONE (1) TEMPORARY FULL TIME WASTEWATER OPERATOR III TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL COVERAGE DURING EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE
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APPROVE CITY OF WATSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 26-27) (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Successor Agency ROPS 26-27.pdf
2. Resolution - Successor Agency ROPS 2026-2027 .pdf
3. Exhibit A - Watsonville Annual ROPS Submission 26-27.pdf RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, PURSUANT TO HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 34171(j) & SECTIONS 34173, APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AS REQUIRED BY HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177(l)(1)
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APPROVE EVAN CIRCLE PUBLIC & ON-SITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT & TRACT 1518 FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Evan Circle Improvement Agreement and Final Map.pdf
2. Resolution - Evan Circle Onsite Improvement Agrmt.pdf
3. Evan Circle Improvement Agreement (signed).pdf
4. Resolution - Final Map Tract 1528 Evan Circle.pdf
5. Final Map - Evan Circle Tract 1528 Phase III.pdf
1) RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC & ON-SITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MONTEREY BAY, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE EVAN CIRCLE SUBDIVISION, TRACT NO. 1518 LOCATED AT 36 AIRPORT ROAD (APNS: 015-391-19 & 20), WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA 2) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR EVAN CIRCLE SUBDIVISION, TRACT NO. 1518, LOCATED AT 36 AIRPORT ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (APN: 018-391-19 & 20)
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ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL PHASE 2 PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - CA State Coastal Conservancy Grant Lee Rd Phase 2 Project.pdf
2. 1) Location Map.pdf
3. 2) CSCC Agreement No. G25-010.pdf
4. Resolution - Accept $1.068 M Grant Lee Rd Trail Phase 2.pdf RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE $1,068,300 GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY TO FUND THE DESIGN FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL PHASE 2 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED FORMS & AGREEMENTS TO RECEIVE THE GRANTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION ENGINEERING DESIGN (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Headworks Design Carollo Engineers Amendment 2.pdf
2. Resolution - Accept EPA Community Grant.pdf
3. Resolution - Headworks Design Carollo Engineers Second Amendment.pdf
4. Contract - Carollo Engineers Headworks Design Amendment 2.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR HEADWORKS & INFLUENT PUMP STATION ENGINEERING DESIGN TO ADD ALL REQUIRED FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING TERMS TO THE CONTRACT
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FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Annual Development Impact Fee Report 2024-2025 .pdf
2. Resolution - Annual Development Impact Fees Report.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - 2024-2025 Development Impact Fee Report.pdf RESOLUTION REVIEWING & ACCEPTING ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006
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APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Support Letter for RHT Program Funding for Watsonville Community Hospital .pdf
2. 1) Draft Letter RHT Funding for WCH.pdf
MOTION APPROVING LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL’S PRIORITIZATION FOR RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION (RHT) PROGRAM FUNDING & DESIGNATION AS A REGIONAL HUB HOSPITAL
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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Public Comments
1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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12.a
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 6-7 OF MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH CA SB 1053 CARRYOUT PLASTIC BAG PROHIBITION & RECYCLED PAPER BAGS STANDARDS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - WMC 6-7 Plastic Bag Ordinance Amendment .pdf
2. Ordinance - WMC 6-7 Reducing Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bags.pdf 1) Staff Report by Senior Environmental Project Analyst Stolzenthaler 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 Amending Chapter 7 (Reducing Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bags) of Title 6 (Sanitation & Health) of the Watsonville Municipal Code to Comply with CA SB 1053 Carryout Plastic Bag Prohibition & Recycled Paper Bags Standards
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CONSIDERATION OF MODIFYING RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS ORDINANCE & AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF AN OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING ORDINANCE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - WMC 4-5.1300 Oversized Vehicle Parking .pdf
2. 1) WPD Policy 510 Vehicle Towing and Release.pdf
3. Ordinance - WMC 4-5.1300 Oversized Vehicle Parking.pdf
4. Ordinance - WMC 4-5.1300 Oversized Vehicle Parking_Updated.pdf
5. Presentation - Oversized Vehicle Ordinance.pdf
Peter Gelblum
The proposed Ordinance will cause undue and unnecessary harm to people whose only home is their oversized vehicle. The Ordinance does not even take them into account. It does not balance their substantial interest in having a safe place to live with the interests listed in the ordinance. There are not nearly enough safe parking spaces in Watsonville to accommodate everyone who needs one.
Moreover, the Ordinance allows for CVC § 22660-22662 tows (commonly called nuisance abatement tows) from the "public roadway," when CVC §22660-22662 limits such tows to vehicles stored on "public or private property." The proper tow authority for tows of vehicles from the public roadway is CVC § 22669 which is distinct from public property. Compare CVC § 22669 (setting forth vehicle tows of abandoned or dismantled vehicles from “a highway or from public or private property,” where highway is defined as “a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Highway includes street.”) with CVC § 22660-2 (setting forth vehicle tows of abandoned or dismantled vehicles from “public or private property”). The distinction between public roadway and public property is made more stark when comparing the different notice requirements for abandoned vehicle tows from each location. CVC § 22669 tows require significant post-removal storage and property owner notice. See CVC § 22851.3, Civil Code §§ 3071-2 (setting forth post-removal storage and notice requirements for vehicles towed from the public roadway).
In addition, a portion of the City appears to be within the confines of the Coastal Zone under the jurisdiction of the Coastal Commission. The Ordinance would deprive vehicularly housed people of coastal access and permit the City to perpetuate its discriminatory treatment of this population. The Ordinance is also inconsistent with the Coastal Commission’s environmental justice mandate by failing to remedy the principal environmental justice issue posed by the requested permit: discrimination against people because of their disability, race, or income status. See Pub. Res. Code § 30013.
At a minimum, if the ordinance proceeds, it should expressly state that WPD Policy 510 applies to tows under the new ordinance, including Policy 510.2, .4, and .5. 1) Staff Report by Police Captain Radich
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 Amending Existing Sections 4-5.1301 & 4-5.1302 of Article 13 (Restricted Use of Certain Streets) of Chapter 5 (Traffic) of Title 4 (Public Safety) of the Watsonville Municipal Code to Amend Existing Restrictions Related to Use of Public Streets & Amend Existing Restrictions Related to Advertising Vehicles Equipped With Sound-Amplifying Devices; & Adding a New Section 4-5.1306 of Article 13 (Restricted Use of Certain Streets) of Chapter 5 (Traffic) of Title 4 (Public Safety) of the Watsonville Municipal Code to Establish a Prohibition on Parking of Oversized Vehicles
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.