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55 MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
April 14, 2026 City of Watsonville
Council Chambers
275 Main Street, Top Floor
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Pro Tempore Clark was scheduled to participate in the meeting via teleconferencing from: 751 Larkin Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076.
4:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore Clark and Council Members Dutra (arrived at 4:40 p.m.), Montesino, Orozco, and Quiroz-Carter were present. Member Parker was absent.
1.a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES – None
2. REPORTS TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
2.a. CITY BUILDINGS ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT BY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER GORDO
Administrative Services Director Gordo, in answering Member Montesino, spoke about how projects were prioritized and funded. City Manager Vides further spoke about determining priority projects based on available funding, grant opportunities, and the status of other projects.
Member Montesino spoke about prioritizing projects based on community needs to focus advocacy efforts with legislators. City Manager Vides, in response, spoke about park improvement projects.
In answering Member Orozco, City Manager Vides spoke about conversations regarding a potential collaboration with Santa Cruz Metro to fund improvements for the Beach Street parking garage.
Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green, in answering Member Dutra, stated stormwater was not a utility enterprise and therefore those funds could not be used for stormwater improvements at the Municipal Services Center facility.
2.b. STUDY SESSION ON CITY SPECIAL EVENTS BUDGET – REPORT BY DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER CALUBAQUIB & RECREATION SUPERVISOR BEEBE
In answering Member Dutra, Deputy City Manager Calubaquib stated they had reached out to an organization that awarded grants for music in the plaza events. Recreation Supervisor Beebe explained why the City was not eligible for funding.
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56 Deputy City Manager Calubaquib, in answering Member Dutra, stated the reasons they presented various options to address challenges with the Special Events budget.
Member Dutra suggested reaching out to local chambers of commerce to assist with handling certain special events. He spoke in support of keeping the Fourth of July Parade and the Strawberry Festival.
In answering Mayor Salcido, Recreation Supervisor Beebe explained how personnel costs for special events were calculated. Recreation Supervisor Beebe stated they reached out to local strawberry growers to help with event costs and spoke about challenges with establishing entrance fees.
Deputy City Manager Calubaquib, in answering Member Orozco, spoke about the amount of funding that was allocated for special events prior to the pandemic.
Member Orozco spoke about the estimated cost per person for special events hosted by the City and suggested strengthening partnerships with sponsors. She stated her support for Option A, which would increase the Special Events budget by $125,232 and spoke about exploring various avenues to keep hosting all events.
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark requested information regarding how much funding was allocated for special events in the past and why that amount was reduced. City Manager Vides stated Council had reprioritized and approved the budget several times since the Special Events budget was reduced and spoke about challenges with depending on monetary donations to fund events.
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark spoke in support of Option A and spoke about benefits to the community. He stated sponsorships from local businesses were beginning to increase.
Member Quiroz-Carter suggested staff reach out to Vallarta Supermarket for potential sponsorship opportunities. She provided various ideas for changing and combining events to minimize costs. She expressed support for Option A.
Member Dutra spoke in favor of exploring partnerships with strawberry growers and involving the local chamber of commerce in organizing events.
Mayor Salcido suggested staff explore how other crop festivals are organized and opportunities for making changes. She expressed agreement with Member Quiroz-Carter’s comments regarding combining Noche de Brillo with the tree lighting ceremony.
3. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 5:27 p.m.
3.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.
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57 Tamara Vides & Samantha Zutler (City)
Under negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
3.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9: [1 Case] City Council Resumed at 6:05 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Salcido (left at 6:47 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tempore Clark and Council Members Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, and Quiroz-Carter were present. Member Parker was absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Police Chief Shab, Fire Chief Schaefer, Administrative Services Director Duran, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director/ Deputy City Clerk Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Assistant Community Development Director Orbach, Building and Facilities Manager Berry, Recreation Supervisor Beebe, Police Officer Bañuelos, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco and Interpreter Landaverry.
4.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If Any) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, seconded by Member Orozco and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Parker’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
6.b. MISCELANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
6.c. WRITTEN REPORTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
6.d. 2026 1ST QUARTER COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE REPORT
7. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
8.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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58 Deputy City Manager/Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib announced the City’s Park Assessment Report received recognition from California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS).
Tricia Mullen, CPRS Region Two Representative, presented the City with the Innovation Award of Excellence in the Subcategory of Technology and Process Improvements.
Mariah Roberts, County Park Friends Executive Director, spoke about their collaboration with the City in preparing the Park Assessment Report.
Yadhira Flores, County Park Friends Community Engagement Director, spoke about the Young Outdoor Leaders group in Live Oak and their participation in the Park Assessment Report.
Jeff Gafney, Santa Cruz County Parks Director, commended Parks and Community Services staff and City Manager Vides for their work. He spoke about collaboration between the County and the City.
Caitlin Quintero, District 7, requested clarification on reports regarding expenditures for the Vista Montaña Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.
8.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Dutra spoke about various events he attended over the past weeks and gave details regarding the organizations involved in them. He spoke about investment in infrastructure, including roads and the completion of the Zone 2 Reservoir water storage tank.
Member Orozco spoke about an event she attended in celebration of California, which included remarks from Leon Panetta and youth leaders. She spoke about other events she attended over the past weeks, including the ribbon cutting which marked the completion of the Zone 2 Reservoir water storage tank.
Mayor Salcido thanked all the staff that worked on the Zone 2 Reservoir project and the importance of those types of projects. She spoke in support of Consent Items 10.g. and
10.h.
Member Montesino acknowledged staff and community members’ efforts to stop the placement of a designated sexually violent predator in Watsonville.
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark thanked staff, including Police Chief Shab, for their efforts in stopping a designated sexually violent predator from being placed in Watsonville.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.a. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS SEXUAL ASSAULT
AWARENESS MONTH
9.b. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS ARTS, CULTURE, &
CREATIVITY MONTH
*9.c. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION HONORING MARIA G. QUIROZ ON HER 100TH Docusign Envelope ID: AA5FC240-278D-80D6-80B4-F3283A396E2E Vol 67 Min-CC041426
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Mayor Salcido left the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Member Orozco spoke in support of Items 10.g. and 10.h.
PUBLIC INPUT – None
MOTION: It was moved by Member Dutra, seconded by Member Orozco and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker, Salcido
10.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 2026
10.b. RESOLUTION NO. 60-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICY
10.c. RESOLUTION NO. 61-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC.; A
CORPORATION, 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; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.d. RESOLUTION NO. 62-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH K.J. WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC., A CORPORATION, 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; AND AUTHORIZING A $210,000 BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720] TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 0720-913- 7831-14834; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.e. RESOLUTION NO. 63-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS WITH PAJARO VALLEY FABRICATION, INC., ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND FASTENAL COMPANY BY $50,000.01 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 EACH TO FACILITATE PURCHASES $10,000 AND SMALLER
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60 10.f. RESOLUTION NO. 64-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ESRI), INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,900; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT (FUNDED FROM 285-7226 IT
SOFTWARE FUND)
10.g. RESOLUTION NO. 65-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING AND 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 $103,545
10.h. RESOLUTION NO. 66-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
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; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
10.i. RESOLUTION NO. 67-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE DECLARING SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES WEEK, APRIL 19 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2026
10.j. RESOLUTION NO. 68-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ADOPTING THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MULTIJURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2025 UPDATE (VOLUME 1 AND VOLUME 2)
*10.k. RESOLUTION NO. 69-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING MARTHA VEGA TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING
COMMISSION
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
12. REPORT TO COUNCIL – No Action Required
12.a. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE REPORT
Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green, in answering Member Montesino, spoke about the timeline for completion of a road improvement project extending from Green Valley Road to Airport Boulevard.
In answering Member Dutra, Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about a road maintenance project happening along a section of Freedom Boulevard.
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61 Member Montesino spoke about the success of the Citywide lighting replacement project.
Member Orozco inquired about the possibility of creating a video to highlight the lighting replacement project.
In answering Member Orozco, City Manager Vides spoke about the status of road projects taking place in District 3.
Member Orozco thanked City Manager Vides for installing the banners along Main Street and the online toolkit in support of local businesses.
Member Dutra wished City Manager Vides a happy birthday.
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark spoke about the completion of the Citywide lighting replacement project.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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
1) Staff Report by Community Development Director Orbach 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions – None 3) Public Comments – None
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 13.a.6. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Quiroz-Carter NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Parker, Salcido
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 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 – None
15. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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62 Member Montesino requested an update on the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan.
Member Orozco requested updates on Measure Q revenue, economic development incentives, and the public art selection process.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
______________________________
Kristal Salcido, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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