City Council Meeting - May 12, 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 050626.pdf
3.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 051226.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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Public Comments
1. Public Input Correspondence_Steinbruner.pdf
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 MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Public Comments:
5.b
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 17 - 23, 2026 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 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 28, 2026
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Public Comments
1. CC042826.pdf
6.b
FIX DATE & TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
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1. Resolution - Fix Date and Time for Adoption of Budget 26-27.pdf RESOLUTION FIXING DATE & TIME AS JUNE 9 & JUNE 23, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 & DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 WITH ROBERT A. BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Ramsay Renaissance Bothman Construction CCO 9.pdf
2. 1) Ramsay Renaissance Change Order Log Updated 042426.pdf
3. Resolution - Ramsay Renaissance Bothman Construction CCO 9.pdf
4. Change Order 9 - Bothman Construction Ramsay Renaissance Project .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 9, WITH ROBERT A BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $958,523.61, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,907,082.67, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 21, 2026
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PHASE 3 COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR ON-CALL EMERGENCY FIBER OPTIC MAINTENANCE (Recommended by I.T. Director Gill) Attachments
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1. Report - On-call Emergency Fiber Optic Services 2nd Amendment.pdf
2. Resolution - On Call Fiber Optic Services-Phase 3 Communications.pdf
3. Contract - Phase 3 Communications On Call Fiber Optic Services 2nd Amendment .pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PHASE 3 COMMUNICATIONS, INC., FOR ON CALL EMERGENCY FIBER OPTIC MAINTENANCE, IN AN AMOUNT OF $22,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $112,000, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM JANUARY 21, 2026, TO APRIL 30, 2027
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APPROVE SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Ramsay Renaissance Harris and Assoc Engineering Services .pdf
2. Resolution - Ramsay Renaissance Engineering Services Amendment 2.pdf
3. Contract - Harris and Assoc Engineering Services Ramsay Renaissance.pdf
4. Harris and Assoc Added Service Letter.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE RAMSAY PARK RENAISSANCE PROJECT, NO. PK-22-01, INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $51,052, FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $630,661
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APPROVE FACILITY USE CONTRACT WITH SENIOR NETWORK SERVICES, INC. FOR CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Senior Network Services Lease Wats Senior Center .pdf
2. Resolution - Senior Network Services Room 203 .pdf
3. Contract - Senior Network Services Room 203.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FACILITY USE CONTRACT WITH SENIOR NETWORK SERVICES, INC., FOR CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 114 EAST FIFTH STREET, (WATSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER), FOR THE LEASE OF ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE (ROOM 203) TO PROVIDE FREE SERVICES TO SENIOR RESIDENTS AGED 50 & OLDER COMMENCING ON JUNE 1, 2026, & ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
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APPROVE PURCHASE OF FLIR TRAFISENSE TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTORS FROM CT WEST (Recommended by Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Purchase Traffic Signal Detectors.pdf
2. 1) CT West Quote Watsonville FLIR.pdf
3. 2) Redwood City Bid Info and Response from CT West.pdf
4. Resolution - Purchase Traffic Signal Detectors CT West.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF ELEVEN (11) FLIR TRAFISENSE TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTORS FROM CT WEST, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $293,973.61 PLUS ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ACTUAL COST OF FREIGHT & TAXES WHICH ARE CHARGED AT THE TIME OF SHIPMENT; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER INCLUDING ANY EXTENSIONS OR AMENDMENTS THEREOF IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT PURCHASE
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APPROVE INCREASE IN BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR FUEL & LUBRICANTS FOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (Recommended by Airport Director Williams) Attachments
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1. Report - Appropriation for Fuel Expenses at Municipal Airport .pdf
2. Resolution - Appropriation for Fuel Expenses at Municipal Airport.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 2025-2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000, FOR FUEL & LUBRICANTS FOR THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
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APPROVE FOUR-YEAR LEASE WITH SKYDIVE SURFCITY, INC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160 AVIATION WAY (Recommended by Airport Director Williams) Attachments
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1. Report - Lease Agrmt Skydive Surfcity .pdf
2. Resolution - Lease Agrmt Skydive Surfcity.pdf
3. Lease Agreement - Skydive Surfcity.pdf
4. Addendum to Lease - Skydive Surfcity .pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FOUR-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT & ADDENDUM WITH SKYDIVE SURFCITY, INC., FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160 AVIATION WAY, SUITE B & SUITE C, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
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APPOINT DAFNNE BREITLER TO PLANNING COMMISSION
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1. Resolution - Appt Planning Commission Breitler (District 3).pdf
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAFNNE BREITLER TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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8. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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8.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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9.a
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITYWIDE USER FEE STUDY & ADOPTION OF NEW FEES EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2026 Attachments
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1. Report - Citywide User Fee Study and Adoption of New Fees FY2026 .pdf
2. 1) Appendix A - Individual Fee Recommendations.pdf
3. 2) Citywide User Fee Study.pdf
4. Resolution - Citywide User Fee Study and Adoption of New Fees FY 2026.pdf
5. attachment to Reso - Appendix A Individual Fee Recommendations.pdf
6. Presentation - Citywide User Fee Study and Adoption of New Fees FY2026.pdf 1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Duran 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Accepting the City of Watsonville Comprehensive User Fee Study Report – April 2026, & Establishing & Adopting Fees, Rates & Charges for the Community Development Department, Airport, Fire, Finance, Police, Public Works, & City Clerk
10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.a
DIRECTING FILING OF THE 2026-27 ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS PK-03-02 BAY BREEZE, PK-03-03 VISTA MONTAÑA & PK-94-1 GONZALES STREET ALLEY Attachments
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1. Report - Filing of 2026-2027 Annual LLMADs Engineers Reports.pdf
2. 1) Benefits and Challenges.pdf
3. 2) Vista Montana LMAD - Wall Map- Final.pdf
4. Resolution - Prepare and File Bay Breeze Report 26-27.pdf
5. Resolution - Prepare and File Vista Montaña Report 26-27.pdf
6. Resolution - Prepare and File Gonzales St Alleyway Report 26-27.pdf
7. Presentation - Filing of 2026-2027 Annual LLMADs Engineers Reports.pdf 1) Staff Report by Parks Superintendent Medina
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Directing the Filing of the 2026-2027 Annual Engineer's Report for the Bay Breeze Subdivision Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. PK-03-02 (LLMAD) 7) Action on Resolution Directing the Filing of the 2026-2027 Annual Engineer's Report for the Vista Montaña Subdivision Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. PK-03-03 (LLMAD) 8) Action on Resolution Directing the Filing of the 2026-2027 Annual Engineer's Report for the Gonzales Street Alleyway Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. PK-94-1 (LLMAD)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS (Continued)
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11.a
ORDINANCE AMENDING MULTIPLE CHAPTERS OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) & TITLE 13 (SUBDIVISIONS & MAPS) RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS WITHIN THE 6TH CYCLE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT Attachments
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1. Report - Amend Municipal Code Title 13 and 14 for 6th Cycle Housing Element Implementation.pdf
2. Ordinance - WMC Title 13 and 14 Amendments.pdf
3. Exhibit A to Ordinance.pdf
4. Exhibit B to Ordinance.pdf
5. Presentation - Amend Municipal Code Title 13 and 14 for 6th Cycle Housing Element Implementation.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 Multiple Chapters Within Title 14 (Zoning) & Title 13 (Subdivisions & Maps) of the Watsonville Municipal Code Related to Implementation of Programs Within the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element; & Finding the Action Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is Not a Project but if a Project, Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
12. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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13. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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14. 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.