City Council Meeting - April 28, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
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 042226.pdf
3.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 042826.pdf
4. 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.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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4.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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5. PRESENTATIONS
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5.a
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION MONTH Public Comments:
5.b
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES' YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM VOLUNTEER COACHES Public Comments:
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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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)
6.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2026
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Public Comments
1. CC041426.pdf
6.b
APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 7 WITH WILLIAM J. CONSTANTINE TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES (Recommended by Community Development Director Orbach) Attachments
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1. Report - W Constantine legal services Contract Amendment 7.pdf
2. Resolution - 7th Amendment W. Constantine.pdf
3. Contract - 7th Amendment W. Constantine Signed.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM J. CONSTANTINE, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK, ADDING $100,000 TO THE COMPENSATION, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $290,000, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM JUNE 30, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2027
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC. DBA GEO H. WILSON FOR THE WWTF BOILER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - WWTF Boiler Project Change Order 3.pdf
2. Resolution - WWTF Boiler Project Change Order 3.pdf
3. Change Order 3 - Geo H Wilson WWTF Boiler.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT WITH ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC., DBA GEO H. WILSON FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) BOILER REPLACEMENT & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK & INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $49,960 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $468,829; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & APPROVING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE SAME AMOUNT FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND BALANCE TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 911-7855-14328
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AWARD CONTRACT TO GRANITE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SAFER ACCESS TO PAJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Award Contract to Granite Construction.pdf
2. 1) Project Site Map.pdf
3. Resolution - Award Contract to Granite Construction.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE SAFER ACCESS TO PAJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND, PROJECT, NO. ST-25-14859, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,987,200.95, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 4% CONTINGENCY ($359,488) FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $9,346,688.95; & AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT ($9,346,688.95 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND)
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AWARD CONTRACT TO MNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SAFER ACCESS TO PAJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - MNS Engineers Construction Management PVHS.pdf
2. Resolution - MNS Engineers Construction Management PVHS and Beyond.pdf
3. Contract - MNS Engineers Construction Management PVHS and Beyond.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT TO MNS ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE SAFER ACCESS TO PAJARO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PROJECT, NO. ST-25-14859, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,368,714.81
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AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SELDEN & SON FOR THE RAMSAY PARK NATURE/FAMILY CENTER TENANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Nature Center TI Project Selden and Son.pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract Nature Center TI Project Selden and Son.pdf
3. Resolution - Award Contract Nature Center Project Selden and Son REVISED 042726.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SELDEN & SON, FOR THE RAMSAY PARK NATURE/FAMILY CENTER TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, NO. CB-26-14794, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,448,400 TO BE PAID FROM THE MEASURE R FUND
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APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL CARTS FROM OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Otto Environmental Systems Solid Waste Carts.pdf
2. Resolution - Otto Environmental Systems Solid Waste Carts.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER WITH OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL CARTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $550,000 FOR A TERM OF 5 YEARS; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER (FUNDED FROM SOLID WASTE FUND)
6.h
APPOINT ARASELI CAMPOS TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - Appoint Araseli Campos to Parks and Recreation Commission .pdf
2. Application - Araseli Campos.pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ARASELI CAMPOS TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
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AMEND CHAPTER 14-16 (DISTRICT REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF 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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1. Ordinance - Commercial Uses in PF Zoning District - Final Adoption.pdf PASS 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)
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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8. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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PRESENTATION BY OLDER ADULT SERVICES SUPERVISOR NUNEZ & COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAM MANAGER ARAGON REGARDING THE AGE FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN & AGE WELL SURVEY Attachments
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1. Age Friendly Watsonville Action Plan 2026-2031.pdf
2. Presentation - Age Friendly Watsonville Action Plan 2026-2031.pdf
8.b
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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9.a
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Attachments
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1. Report - Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan 2026-2027.pdf
2. Resolution - CDBG Annual Action Plan 26-27.pdf
3. Exhibit A - Annual Action Plan 2026-2027.pdf
4. Presentation - CDBG Annual Action Plan 26-27.pdf
1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 & Authorizing the City Manager to Submit Same to the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development for Approval, With Any Possible Adjustment to the Funding Levels, & With Clarifying &/or Non-Substantive Modifications, as Necessary
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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10.a
ACCEPT CITY OF WATSONVILLE VISION ZERO CORRIDOR STUDY
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1. Report - Vision Zero Corridor Study Acceptance.pdf
2. Resolution - Vision Zero Corridor Study Acceptance.pdf
3. Watsonville Vision Zero Corridor Study.pdf
4. Presentation - Watsonville Vision Zero Corridor Study .pdf 1) Staff Report by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Accepting the City of Watsonville Vision Zero Corridor Study
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.