AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY,
& SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
Working with our community to create positive impact through service with heart.
Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty, Service and Respect Kristal Salcido, Mayor, District 4
Casey K. Clark, Mayor Pro Tempore, District 5
Eduardo Montesino, Council Member, District 1
Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Council Member, District 2
Maria Orozco, Council Member, District 3
Jimmy Dutra, Council Member, District 6
Ari Parker, Council Member, District 7
Tamara Vides, City Manager
Samantha W. Zutler, City Attorney
Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
Location:
Pajaro Dunes Sandpiper Center (Meadow Room)
500 Sandpiper Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076
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AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY
Friday, February 27, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Pajaro Dunes Sandpiper Center (Meadow Room) - 500 Sandpiper Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076 (Special Meeting)
Pages
1. ROLL CALL
1.a MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
1.b MAYOR'S WELCOME MESSAGE
1.c CITY MANAGER'S REMARKS & AGENDA OVERVIEW
2. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
2.a GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (DRAFT OF CHAPTERS 1-3)
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.a UPDATE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL WORKING GOALS FOR FY 26/27 1) Staff Report by City Manager Vides & Consultant Claire Laughlin 2) City Council Discussion
3) Public Input
4) Closing Remarks
4. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
5. ADJOURNMENT
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