City Council Meeting - April 14, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
1.a
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
2. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
Public Comments:
2.a
CITY BUILDING ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT BY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER GORDO Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - City Building Assessment Study.pdf
2.b
STUDY SESSION ON CITY SPECIAL EVENTS BUDGET - REPORT BY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CALUBAQUIB & RECREATION SUPERVISOR BEEBE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - City Special Events Budget.pdf
2. City Special Events FY 26-27 Projected Budget.pdf
3. 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:
3.a
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Public Comments:
(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 & Samantha Zutler (City)
Under negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
3.b
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Public Comments:
(Government Code Section 54956.9)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9: [1 Case]
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:00 P.M.
4. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
4.a
MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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6. INFORMATION ITEMS
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6.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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Public Comments
1. Report of Disbursements 040926.pdf
6.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 041426.pdf
6.c
WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. NLC Congressional Conference Summary - Dutra.pdf
2. NLC Congressional Conference Summary - Parker.pdf
3. NCL Congressional Conference Summary - Salcido.pdf
6.d
2026 1ST QUARTER COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE REPORT
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Public Comments
1. 1st Quarter Commissioner Attendance Report.pdf
7. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
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.
8.a
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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8.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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9. PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
9.a
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH Public Comments:
9.b
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS ARTS, CULTURE, & CREATIVITY MONTH Public Comments:
9.c
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION HONORING MARIA G. QUIROZ ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY Public Comments:
10. 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)
10.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 2026
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CC032426.pdf
10.b
ADOPT THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Investment Policy Calendar Year 2026.pdf
2. Resolution - Investment Policy 2026.pdf
3. Investment Policy 2026.pdf
RESOLUTION ADOPTING & CONFIRMING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 & DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICY
10.c
APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, 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 Construction Management.pdf
2. 1) Griffin Structures Fee Proposal.pdf
3. Resolution - Ramsey Renaissance Project Construction Management.pdf
4. Contract - Ramsay Park Construction Management Amendment 3 .pdf RESOLUTION OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01; INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION BY $87,450; EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 31, 2026
10.d
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH KJ WOODS CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – BEACH ST., UNION ST., LINCOLN ST. (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - KJ Woods Construction Change Order 2.pdf
2. Resolution - KJ Woods Change Order 2.pdf
3. Change Order 2 - KJ Woods Lee Rd Waterline Project.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH K.J. WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT BEACH ST., UNION ST., LINCOLN ST. PROJECT, NO. WA-25-14834, IN THE AMOUNT OF $388,000 FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $5,366,726.75; & AUTHORIZING A $210,000 BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720] TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 0720-913-7831-14834
10.e
AUTHORIZE INCREASE OF OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS WITH PAJARO VALLEY FABRICATION, INC, ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY & FASTENAL COMPANY (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Increase Amounts of Purchase Orders.pdf
2. Resolution - Purchase Orders PV Fabrication Arata Equip and Fastenal Co.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS WITH PAJARO VALLEY FABRICATION, INC., ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY & FASTENAL COMPANY BY $50,000.01, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 EACH TO FACILITATE PURCHASES $10,000 & SMALLER
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APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH ESRI, INC., FOR PURCHASE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE (Recommended by I.T. Director Gill) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - ESRI 3 Yr Contract.pdf
2. Resolution - ESRI GIS 3 year contract .pdf
3. Agreement - ESRI GIS.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ESRI), INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,900; & AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICES & PURCHASING AGREEMENT (FUNDED FROM 285-7226 IT SOFTWARE FUND)
10.g
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SHERIFF FOR SANE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, NOT TO EXCEED $119,295 FY 26-27 (Recommended by Police Chief Shab) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Contract County Sheriff's Office SANE Program .pdf
2. 1) SANE Program Revenue Contribution.pdf
3. Resolution - SANE Amendment to Agreement.pdf
4. Resolution - SANE Amendment to Agreement REVISED 042726.pdf
5. Agrmt - SANE Amendment to Agreement FY2627.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER’S PROGRAM REVENUE CONTRIBUTION AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FY 26/27, IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,295
10.h
AUTHORIZE FY 25-26 CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ FOR MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON, NOT TO EXCEED $102,233 (Recommended by Police Chief Shab) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Mental Health Liaison Contract FY25-26 .pdf
2. Resolution - Mental Health Liaison Contract FY 25-26.pdf
3. Contract - Mental Health Liaison FY25-26.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY FOR ONE (1) MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON TO PARTNER WITH THE WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FY25-26, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $102,233.00
10.i
RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES WEEK, APRIL 19 - 25, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - Support for CA Cities Week Apr 19-25, 2026.pdf RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES WEEK, APRIL 19 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2026
10.j
ADOPT THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MITIGATION PLAN 2025 UPDATE (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Santa Cruz County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update.pdf
2. 1) SCC MJHMP Oct 2025 Volume 1 DRAFTv5.pdf
3. 2) SCC MJMHP Annex City of Watsonville Volume 2 DRAFTv4 .pdf
4. Resolution - SCC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update.pdf RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2025 UPDATE (VOLUME 1 & VOLUME 2)
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APPOINT MARTHA VEGA TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Martha Vega Planning D7_R.pdf
2. Appt Planning Commission District 7 Vega.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARTHA VEGA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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12. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
12.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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13.a
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14-16 (DISTRICT REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONDITIONALLY PERMIT COMMERCIAL USES ON PARCELS ZONED PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) & LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Commercial Uses in Public Facilities Zoning District.pdf
2. 1) Proposed Zoning Code Text Amendments.pdf
3. 2) Planning Commission Staff Report 04.07.2026.pdf
4. Ordinance - Commercial Uses in PF Zoning District - Introduction.pdf
5. Presentation - Commercial Uses in PF Zoning Distirct.pdf 1) Staff Report by Community Development Director Orbach 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 14-16 (District Regulations) Within Title 14 (Zoning) of the Watsonville Municipal Code to Conditionally Permit Commercial Uses on Parcels Zoned Public Facilities (PF) & Located in the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan Area; & Finding the Action Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant To CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
14. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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15. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
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.