City Council Meeting - March 24, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
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1.a
MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. INFORMATION ITEMS
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3.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements 031726.pdf
3.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 032426.pdf
4. 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)
4.a
MOTION APPROVING MARCH 10, 2026, MEETING MINUTES
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Public Comments
1. MOTION APPROVING MARCH 10, 2026 MINUTES.pdf
4.b
AWARD CONTRACT TO SELDEN & SON FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 OF THE WATSONVILLE CITY PLAZA PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - City Plaza Revitalization Phase 1 Selden and Son .pdf
2. Resolution - Award Phase 1 City Plaza Revitalization Project.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SELDEN & SON, A PARTNERSHIP, FOR PHASE 1 OF THE WATSONVILLE CITY PLAZA REVITALIZATION PROJECT, NO. PK 25-09053, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,180,800; AUTHORIZING A TEN PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY FOR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OF A NON-SUBSTANTIVE NATURE SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 WITH ROBERT A. BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Change Order 8 Ramsay Park Renaissance Project .pdf
2. 1) Ramsay Renaissance Change Order Log 3-9-26 for CCO No. 8.pdf
3. Resolution - Change Order 8 Ramsay Park Renaissance.pdf
4. Contract - Change Order No 8 Bothman Construction .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 8, IN THE AMOUNT OF $357,694.67 WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01
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APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Bear Electrical Solutions Amendment 4.pdf
2. Resolution - Streetlight Maintenance Bear Electrical Solutions 4th Amendment.pdf
3. Contract - Bear Electrical Solutions 4th Amendment.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR CITY-WIDE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE, PROJECT NO. TR-23-14011, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $510,000
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC CREST ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON-CALL INSPECTION, TESTING, & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Pacific Crest Engineering 1st Amendment.pdf
2. Resolution - WWTF Electrical Pacific Crest Engineering Amendment 1.pdf
3. Contract - Pacific Crest Engineering WWTF Electrical System.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC CREST ENGINEERING, INC., FOR CONTINUED ON-CALL & AS-NEEDED SPECIAL INSPECTION & TESTING SERVICES ON THE WWTF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD MITIGATION PROJECT, ADDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $107,000
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APPROVE PURCHASE WITH CORE & MAIN, LP, FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT MATERIALS FOR THE FREEDOM BOULEVARD (GREEN VALLEY TO COMPTON TERRACE) PROJECT (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Purchase Water Main Materials Freedom Blvd Project.pdf
2. 1) Quotes from Core and Main .pdf
3. Resolution - Purchase of Pipeline Material Core+Main.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE WITH CORE & MAIN, LP, FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT MATERIALS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $571,944.20 PLUS ANY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS OF FREIGHT, DELIVERY & TAXES WHICH ARE CALCULATED AT THE TIME OF FINAL SHIPMENT FOR THE FREEDOM BOULEVARD (GREEN VALLEY TO COMPTON TERRACE) PROJECT; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER INCLUDING ANY EXTENSIONS OR AMENDMENTS THEREOF IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE PURCHASE
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ACCEPT GRANT FROM THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE PROJECT (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - SCCRTC Grant Safe Routes to Downtown .pdf
2. 1) SCCRTC Resolution No. 28-22.pdf
3. Resolution - SCCRTC Grant Safe Routes to Downtown Watsonville.pdf RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $1,248,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (SCCRTC) FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS NECESSARY; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]
4.h
APPROVE & AUTHORIZE NEW PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES JOB CLASSIFICATION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Public Works and Utilities Job Classification .pdf
2. Resolution - New Job Classification Customer Service Lead Technician.pdf
3. Job Description - Customer Service Lead Technician.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION & POSITION FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAD TECHNICIAN (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $36.19-$48.50 PER HOUR OR $6,273.72-$8,407.38 PER MONTH & ELIMINATING THE CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER POSITION
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RESOLUTIONS APPROVING NEW & REVISED LIBRARY CLASSIFICATIONS & SALARIES Attachments
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1. Report - New and Revised Library Classifications and Salaries .pdf
2. Resolution - Revised Job Classification Circulation Manager.pdf
3. Job Description - Circulation Manager.pdf
4. Resolution - Revised Job Classification Librarian.pdf
5. Job Description - Librarian.pdf
6. Resolution - Revised Job Classification Senior Librarian.pdf
7. Job Description - Senior Librarian.pdf
8. Resolution - Revised Job Classification Principal Librarian.pdf
9. Job Description - Principal Librarian.pdf
10. Resolution - New Job Classification Asst Library Director.pdf
11. Job Description - Assistant Library Director.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION & JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CIRCULATION MANAGER (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $33.29-$44.62 PER HOUR OR $5,770.98-$7,733.64 PER MONTH RESOLUTION APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR LIBRARIAN (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $33.31-$44.64 PER HOUR OR $5,774.02-$7,737.73 PER MONTH RESOLUTION APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SENIOR LIBRARIAN (MID-MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $36.62-$49.08 PER HOUR OR $6,347.58-$8,506.36 PER MONTH RESOLUTION APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN (MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $42.11-$56.43 PER HOUR OR $7,299.28-$9,781.76 PER MONTH RESOLUTION APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION & JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR (MANAGEMENT) AT THE ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE OF $48.59-$65.12 PER HOUR OR $8,422.72-$11,287.27 PER MONTH
5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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6. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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6.a
PRESENTATION BY ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR FONTES REGARDING CURRENT & PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FREEDOM BOULEVARD CORRIDOR Attachments
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1. Presentation - Freedom Blvd. Corridor.pdf
RECESS - CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:00 P.M.
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 MEALS ON WHEELS' 50TH ANNIVERSARY Public Comments:
8.b
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS/CERTIFICATES RECOGNIZING WATSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' & GIRLS' SOCCER TEAMS & THEIR COACHES Public Comments:
8.c
UPDATE ON PAJARO VALLEY ARTS BY LYNNE KARST, BOARD PRESIDENT, & MIRIAM ANTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (5 MINUTES) Attachments
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1. Presentation - PV Arts Updates.pdf
9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.a
CONSIDERATION OF UTILITY RATE STUDY RESULTS FOR THE WATER, WASTEWATER, & SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUNDS, & AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PUBLIC NOTIFICATION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW UTILITY RATES Attachments
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1. Report - Utility Rate Study Results and Authorization to Proceed with Public Notification.pdf
2. 1) Notice of Utility Rate Increases.pdf
3. Resolution - Financial Analysis and Utility Rates and Public Hearing.pdf
4. Resolution - Utility Rate Setting Procedures Under Prop 218.pdf
5. Presentation - Utility Rate Study.pdf
1) Staff Report by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Raftelis Manager Tamargo, & Raftelis Senior Manager Kostiuk 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Accepting the Results of the Financial Analysis & Utility Rate Recommendations, Directing Staff to Provide Public Notification of the Proposed Utility Rates, & Directing the City Clerk to Give Notice Thereof & Fixing the Time for Public Hearing for May 26, 2026, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54354.5 California Constitution Article 13d Section 6, & the Utility Rate Setting Procedures Resolution 7) Action on Resolution Establishing Utility Rate Setting Procedures for Water, Sewer, & Solid Waste Rates Under Proposition 218, & Assembly Bill 2257 (Government Code Sections 53750 Through 53759.2)
10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL (Continued) -- No Action Required Public Comments:
10.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
10.b
PRESENTATION BY INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR GREEN REGARDING THE CITY'S PUBLIC WORKS BIDDING PROCESS Attachments
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1. Presentation - Public Works Project Bidding Overview.pdf
11. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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12. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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13. 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.