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1 MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
January 13, 2026 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Council Mayor Pro Tempore Clark was scheduled to participate in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 751 Larkin Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076. Council Member Parker participated in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 381 Anderson Road, Selah, WA, 98942. 4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore Clark and Council Members Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, and Quiroz-Carter were present. Member Parker was absent.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
2. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:31 p.m.
2.a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIOR
(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 Resumed at 5:01 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore Clark (in person), and Council Members Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, and Quiroz-Carter were present.
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2 Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Public Works & Utilities Director Lindberg, 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, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Building and Facilities Manager Berry, Senior Environmental Project Analyst Stolzenthaler, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Vargas, Engineering Associate Gregorio, Police Captain Radich, Police Officer Hernandez, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco and Interpreter Jauregui.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) – None
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
5.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
5.b. MISCELANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
5.c. 2025 4TH QUARTER COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE REPORT
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
Cheryl Norte, Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Division Senior Analyst, invited Council and the community to participate in conducting the Point in Time Count on January 29th to determine the number of homeless people in the County. She stated that efforts helped determine Federal funding allocations.
Roseann Faris, Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) critical care nurse, expressed concerns with potential closure of the Hospital’s intensive care unit. She thanked the community for passing Measure N and spoke about coming together to continue safeguarding the Hospital. She thanked Council for their support and invited them to attend a press conference the following day.
Louise Pearse, WCH nurse, expressed concern with the safety of residents due to potential closure of the Hospital’s critical care department. She spoke about the financial state of the Hospital and the risk of losing critical services. She requested Council’s support.
Connie Joyal, WCH critical care nurse, spoke about the Hospital’s financial instability and about risks to essential services. She spoke about potential negative impacts on residents and requested Council’s support to stabilize the Hospital.
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3 Jeff Evans, WCH intensive care unit nurse, provided examples of Federal funding cuts to various programs and expressed concerns with the possible closure of the Hospital’s intensive care unit.
? female, WCH labor and delivery staff member, expressed support for the Hospital’s intensive care unit staff. She spoke about the importance of having critical care services and requested Council’s support.
? male, stated there was a crisis in California and provided various examples. He listed concerns with increasing taxes, homelessness, and crime among other issues.
7.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL – None
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.a. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WATSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’
GOLF TEAM
8.b. PRESENTATION BY MONARCH SERVICES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LEEANN LUNA ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING – Moved after Item 12.a.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Montesino to approve the Consent Agenda.
Member Orozco spoke about Item 9.p. and expressed support for Item 9.s.
Building and Facilities Manager Berry, in answering Member Montesino, spoke about the progress of the Ramsay Park Renaissance project.
MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2 & 9, 2025
9.b. RESOLUTION NO. 1-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 6, IN THE AMOUNT OF $553,639.74 AND 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; AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
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4 9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 2-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND MESITI-MILLER ENGINEERING, INC., A CORPORATION, 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 AND DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 3-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND 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; AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 4-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR
WATER, WASTEWATER, AND 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; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 5-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE
PAVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, REVISING SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR PAVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER; ADDING PAVEMENT
ENGINEERING, INC. (PEI) AND RUGGERI JENSEN AZAR (RJA) AS SUBCONSULTANTS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 6-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE 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; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 7-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 BETWEEN THE CITY OF Docusign Envelope ID: DF15E81E-7ED0-4228-B292-5C2484FA4C76 Vol 67 Min-CC011326
5 WATSONVILLE AND J. JOHNSON & COMPANY, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE 2024-2025 CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING THE COMPENSATION BY $166,000, AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 8-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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;
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.j. RESOLUTION NO. 9-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AND 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 AND TAXES WHICH ARE CALCULATED UPON FINAL SHIPMENT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER; AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $367,000.00 TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 0710-532-7324
9.k. RESOLUTION NO. 10-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE VENDOR AND ONE AND A HALF YEAR CONTRACT
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATIONS, INC, FOR
GREEN BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM IN
WATSONVILLE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $205,947.00; AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.l. RESOLUTION NO. 11-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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, AND TAXES WHICH ARE CALCULATED AT THE TIME OF FINAL SHIPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER (FUNDED FROM SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND [0740])
9.m. RESOLUTION NO. 12-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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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6 9.n. RESOLUTION NO. 1-26 (SA)
A 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) AND 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)
9.o. APPROVE EVAN CIRCLE PUBLIC & ON-SITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT & TRACT 1518 FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP
1) RESOLUTION NO. 13-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING PUBLIC AND ON-SITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND 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, AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
2) RESOLUTION NO. 14-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR EVAN CIRCLE SUBDIVISION, TRACT NO. 1518, LOCATED AT 36 AIRPORT ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (APN: 018-391-19 & 20)
9.p. RESOLUTION NO. 15-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE 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 AND AGREEMENTS TO RECEIVE THE GRANTS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
9.q. RESOLUTION NO. 16-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR
HEADWORKS AND INFLUENT PUMP STATION ENGINEERING DESIGN TO ADD ALL REQUIRED FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING TERMS TO THE CONTRACT; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME RESOLUTION NO. 17-26 (CM)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE $959,752 GRANT AWARD TO FUND THE DESIGN FOR THE HEADWORKS AND INFLUENT PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND DIRECTING SUCH FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260) APPROVING
THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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7 TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED FORMS AND AGREEMENTS TO
RECEIVE THE GRANT FUNDS
9.r. RESOLUTION NO. 18-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
REVIEWING AND ACCPETING ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025, PURSANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006
9.s. APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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 – None
11. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
12.a. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 6-7 OF MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH CA SB 1053 CARRYOUT PLASTIC BAG PROHIBITION & RECYCLED PAPER
BAG STANDARDS
1) Staff Report by Senior Environmental Project Analyst Stolzenthaler 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, Senior Environmental Project Analyst Stolzenthaler provided details regarding waivers allowing restaurants to continue using plastic bags for takeout. She spoke about efforts to educate businesses regarding requirements.
Senior Environmental Project Analyst Stolzenthaler, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about administrative fines for non-compliance. She spoke about exemptions for WIC and EBT recipients.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides stated an ordinance amendment and a tax measure would be required for the City to keep revenue from single use paper bag fees. She spoke about what other jurisdictions were doing in that regard.
Senior Environmental Project Analyst Stolzenthaler, in answering Member Montesino, spoke about efforts to help the public remember to use reusable bags when shopping. 3) Public Comments
? male spoke in support of banning plastic bags. He expressed concerns with the length of Council’s discussion on the item.
4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Orozco, seconded by Member Dutra and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinance listed under Item 12.a.6. below.
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8 AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
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
Mayor Salcido moved Item 8.b. after Item 12.a. due to the presenter’s availability.
8.b. PRESENTATION BY MONARCH SERVICES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LEEANN
LUNA ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Public Input
Becky Steinbruner thanked Council for bringing awareness to the issue and thanked Monarch Services CEO Luna for their efforts. She encouraged everyone to read the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report on human trafficking. She spoke about upcoming events that could create increased risk and spoke about helping youth identify potential dangers. She acknowledged additional organizations led by human trafficking survivors, Arukah Project and Rising Worldwide.
12.b. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFYING RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
ORDINANCE & AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF AN OVERSIZED VEHICLE
PARKING ORDINANCE
1) Staff Report by Police Captain Radich
Consulting Traffic Engineer Jaime Rodriguez was also available for questions. 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, Police Captain Radich spoke about the height criteria used to determine if a vehicle is oversized.
Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez stated Council could consider amending the height restriction for vehicles.
Police Captain Radich read a section of the ordinance regarding vehicles actively engaged in loading and unloading activities. He spoke about the process for citing and towing vehicles not in compliance, zoning, and parking requirements for businesses.
In response to Member Quiroz-Carter’s concerns about lack of parking for residents who use large trucks for work, Police Captain Radich spoke about the height of regular stock vehicles including larger trucks exempted by the ordinance.
Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez spoke about safety benefits of adopting the ordinance.
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9 In response to Member Quiroz-Carter, City Manager Vides spoke about addressing concerns in specific areas of the City and lack of parking due to density issues.
Member Quiroz-Carter stated her concerns with negative effects of the ordinance on homeless people residing in their vehicles and stated she would not support it without safe overnight parking being made available.
Member Orozco stated she agreed with Mayor Pro Tempore Clark and Member Quiroz-Carter’s concerns. She spoke about lack of parking in high density areas.
In answering Member Orozco, City Manager Vides spoke about complaints regarding oversized vehicles in specific areas of the City. She spoke about a safe overnight parking program managed by the faith-based community.
Police Captain Radich stated that various churches participated in a rotating program of allowing vehicles in their parking lots overnight, but it did not include oversized vehicles due to space constraints.
Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about available RV parking at Pinto Lake Park and associated costs.
Member Dutra spoke about the need to address ongoing parking issues throughout the City and challenges created by oversized vehicles.
Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez spoke about the intent of the ordinance and addressing ongoing concerns.
In answering Member Dutra, Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez spoke about enforcement of the ordinance and focusing on vehicles parked in the same place for several consecutive days.
Police Captain Radich, in response to Member Dutra, stated enforcement would be complaint driven.
In answering Member Orozco, Police Captain Radich spoke about Police’s efforts to address abandoned vehicles and provided examples of various types of oversized vehicles parked in the same spot for long periods of time.
Police Captain Radich and Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez, in response to Mayor Salcido, spoke about the possibility of amending the ordinance’s oversized vehicle height criteria from seven feet to eight feet.
Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez spoke about potential safety improvements if the ordinance is approved.
In answering Member Orozco, City Manager Vides stated many oversized vehicles could not park in City garages due to their height. She spoke about the possibility of alleviating lack of parking on city streets through adoption of the ordinance.
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10 Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez stated that many companies did not want employees parking their commercial vehicles overnight on city street.
In answering Member Parker, Police Captain Radich spoke about parking requirements for local business’ vehicles.
Police Captain Radich provided suggestions for amendments to the ordinance based on Council’s questions and discussion.
In answering Member Orozco, City Manager Vides spoke about the intent of the ordinance in addressing large commercial vehicles being stored on City streets for long periods of time.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Montesino, stated there would be signage on City streets and agreed with his suggestion of using the City Newsletter to educate residents.
3) Public Comments
Rosalie, Auto Care Towing, spoke in support of the intent of the ordinance. She spoke about having tow trucks parked in various areas throughout the City for emergency response purposes.
? male, spoke about the importance of response times for towing services and stated his company offered 24-hour towing.
Becky Steinbruner finished the first speaker’s statement requesting an amendment to the exemptions to include licensed towing and recovery vehicles actively engaged in 24-hour emergency response services for law enforcement, fire, utilities, transit and other governmental agencies.
Ilia Bulaich, District 1, expressed agreement with the concerns raised by Member Quiroz-Carter. He spoke about homeowner associations and apartment complexes placing restrictions on parking various types of trucks on their property and spoke about new housing developments being built with no parking requirements. He stated Watsonville’s population provided a large amount of labor for surrounding areas and spoke about reasons employees parked work vehicles on the street.
Council resumed Clarifying and Technical Questions following Public Comments.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, Police Captain Radich stated the proposed ordinance did not include exemptions for 24-hour dispatch tow companies.
Police Captain Radich, in response to Member Dutra, stated language could be added in the ordinance to exempt tow companies.
Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez stated language could be added to provide exemptions for dispatch ready tow vehicles on industrial streets to prevent issues on residential streets.
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11 Member Parker agreed with the suggested amendments to exempt licensed 24-hour response towing vehicles.
Mayor Salcido recessed the meeting at 7:14 p.m. to allow staff to make edits to the ordinance as per Council’s requests. The meeting was resumed at 7:20 p.m.
City Attorney Zutler stated the following amendments would be included in Member Dutra’s Motion:
-Section (b)(1): height restriction changed from seven feet to eight feet -Section (d)(5) to read as follows: “oversized vehicles that are wheelchairaccessible or passenger vans…” -Addition of Section (d)(9): Oversized vehicles and/or trailers parked in an area with the zoning designation of Industrial Park or General Industrial owned by a company licensed by the City to tow other vehicles
Member Orozco requested to change the height restriction to nine feet due to certain work trucks exceeding eight feet in height.
Consulting Traffic Engineer Rodriguez, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, stated the ordinance was not meant to impact overnight parking of work vehicles on streets.
In answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, Police Captain Radich spoke about the standard height of certain vans and other vehicles used for work. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Montesino and carried by the following vote to introduce the ordinance listed under Item 12.b.6. as amended to include City Attorney Zutler’s list of amendments above:
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
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 – None
14. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
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12 15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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Kristal Salcido, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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