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81 MINUTES
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, &
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
May 26, 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.
4:34 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore Clark and Council Members Dutra (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), Montesino, Orozco, and Parker (arrived at 5:40 p.m.) were present. Member Quiroz-Carter was absent.
2. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed the meeting to discuss the items that follow at 4:35 p.m.
2.a. PERSONNEL MATTERS
(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: [City Manager]
City Council Resumed at 5:48 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Salcido, Mayor Pro Tempore Clark and Council Members Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, and Parker, were present. Member Quiroz-Carter was absent.
Staff members present were City Manager Vides, City Attorney Zutler, City Clerk Ortiz, Interim Public Works & Utilities Director Green, Fire Chief Schaefer, Administrative Services Director Duran, I.T. Director Gill, Parks & Community Services Director/ Deputy City Manager Calubaquib, Library Director Martinez, Airport Director Williams, Deputy City Manager Manning, Community Development Director Orbach, Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes, Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Vargas, Public Works Administrative Services Manager Gordo, Police Officer Bañuelos, Deputy City Clerk Pacheco, and Interpreter Jauregui.
3.a. MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If Any) Docusign Envelope ID: DE8C67BC-31FF-8339-818B-F7F0B774559A Vol 67 Min-CC052626
82 MOTION: It was moved by Member Orozco, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Clark and carried by the following vote to excuse Member Quiroz-Carter’s absence.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
5.a. REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
5.b. MISCELANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
7.a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Salcido welcomed a delegation of visitors from the sister city of Jocotepec, Jalisco, Mexico, including Mayor Hugo David Garcia Vargas. He presented the City with the Key to City of Jocotepec.
7.b. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Member Dutra spoke about Memorial Day and about various events and meetings he participated in over the past weeks.
Member Orozco spoke about various events she attended over the past weeks and the organizations involved. She invited the public to attend a first time homebuyers forum on May 27th and spoke about Memorial Day.
Member Parker spoke about various meetings she held with residents in her district and commended staff for their responsiveness to Council inquiries. She spoke about flags raised along Freedom Boulevard in honor of Memorial Day.
Member Montesino stated he had received various complaints from residents regarding ongoing roadwork and spoke about the importance of projects being completed.
Mayor Salcido spoke about various events she participated in over the past weeks. She stated May was Mental Health Awareness month.
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.a. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING REINA VALENCIA
8.b. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION &
STUDENT ASSISTANCE
8.c. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TEEN ACTION COUNCIL & Docusign Envelope ID: DE8C67BC-31FF-8339-818B-F7F0B774559A Vol 67 Min-CC052626
83 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR ITS MEMBERS
9. CONSENT AGENDA
In answering Member Dutra, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about the City’s plans for the property listed under Item 9.c.
Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, stated the property at 0 Airport Boulevard would be included in Public Works & Utilities crews clean up rotation.
Member Orozco requested community input be considered when deciding what to do with the property at 0 Airport Boulevard. She spoke about collaborating with the County of Santa Cruz to address issues in the area.
In answering Member Parker, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about the potential to add parking along with anything constructed on the property at 0 Airport Boulevard. City Manager Vides added that investment in protecting the property would be necessary.
Member Orozco suggested adding a satellite City office to provide resources to residents, similar to a recreation site in a nearby jurisdiction.
City Manager Vides spoke about challenges with developing the property at 0 Airport Boulevard due to its location.
Assistant City Attorney Bazzano spoke about the timeline for the property to be donated to the City.
PUBLIC INPUT
Paul Norton encouraged the City to look to Santa Cruz and one of their large parks for ideas regarding how the property on Airport Boulevard could be handled.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, seconded by Member Dutra to approve the Consent Agenda minus Item 9.m. which was tabled.
Member Dutra spoke in support of Item 9.i. and thanked Member Montesino for representing the City on the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. He spoke about Item 9.k. and stated his preference to keep the Measure Y and Measure R Committees separate but spoke about challenges filling vacancies.
In answering Member Orozco’s questions regarding Item 9.j., Consultant Traffic Engineer Jaime Rodriguez stated there was potential for citations to be issued for vehicles repeatedly driving at excess speeds.
Member Montesino thanked Consultant Traffic Engineer Rodriguez for his work. He spoke in support of Item 9.i.
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84 MOTION: The above motion was carried by the following vote.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
9.a. MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2026
9.b. MOTION ACCEPTING JANUARY 2026 THROUGH MARCH 2026 INVESTMENT REPORT
9.c. RESOLUTION NO. 92-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING LAND DONATION AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTING GRANT DEED CONVEYING TO THE CITY FEE SIMPLE TITLE FOR 0 AIRPORT BOULEVARD (APN:
014-021-01); AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
9.d. RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFLUENT CHANNEL CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT (ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND); AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM
REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1-EXISTING
FACILITIES)
9.e. RESOLUTION NO. 94-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
AWARDING CONTRACT TO CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US, LLC, A LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF ALUMINUM SULFATE
USED IN RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN AN AMOUNT OF $410,000 FOR FY 20262027; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
9.f. RESOLUTION NO. 95-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING CONTRACT WITH KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000 FOR FY 2026-2027; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED
FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
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85 9.g. RESOLUTION NO. 96-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC, A LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE USED IN RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000 FOR FY 2026-2027; AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER
ENTERPRISE FUND
9.h. RESOLUTION NO. 97-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF
FLOCCULANT POLYMER CHEMICALS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLED WATER PRODUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $700,000.00 FOR FY 2026-2027; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
9.i. RESOLUTION NO. 98-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING $3,210,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (SCCRTC) FOR THE FREEDOM BLVD
ROAD REHABILITATION AND TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT, THE CLIFFORD AVE
ROAD REHABILITATION AND TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT, AND THE PENNSYLVANIA DR TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS NECESSARY; APPROVING THE REPROGRAMMING OF $319,407.60 IN RTIP FUNDS; AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]
9.j. RESOLUTION NO. 99-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
ACCEPTING THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SAFE STREETS FOR ALL
PLANNING AND DEMONSTRATION GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SAFE STREETS FOR ALL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $560,000, AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND; AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1-EXISTING FACILITIES)
9.k. RESOLUTION NO. 100-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
COMBINING THE MEASURE Y AND MEASURE R OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES INTO
ONE TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND ADOPTING THE TAX MEASURE
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BYLAWS
9.l. ORDINANCE NO. 1488-26 (CM)
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86 (SUBDIVISIONS AND MAPS) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS WITHIN THE 6th CYCLE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT; AND 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)
9.m. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
APPOINTING SAMUEL CHAVEZ CALDERON TO THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE PERSONNEL COMMISSION – Item was tabled.
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
11.a. CONSIDER PROPOSED UPDATES TO WATER, WASTEWATER, & SOLID WASTE
UTILITY RATES
1) Staff Report by Public Works & Utilities Director Green Raftelis Senior Manager Kevin Kostiuk also participated in the presentation. 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Dutra, Administrative Services Director Duran spoke about available funds for Water projects. Public Works & Utilities Director Green added that enterprise funds were not encumbered towards a single project, such as handling Chromium Six compliance. She spoke about the cost estimate for the Chromium Six project.
Raftelis Senior Manager Kostiuk provided additional details regarding financing the Chromium Six project.
Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about the reasons funds were used for other projects while the Chromium Six issue was clarified at the State level. City Manager Vides stated that the Water fund balance was for any Water project.
In answering Member Dutra, Public Works & Utilities Director stated that funds were not only for the Chromium Six project. City Manager Vides further clarified that Water funds were restricted for Water related projects, including but not limited to Chromium Six. She spoke about the recommended rate increases.
Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about the reasons past increases were lower than those being recommended.
In answering Member Dutra, Administrative Services Director Duran spoke about the proposed Water budget. Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about the fluctuating estimated costs for the Chromium Six project based on various factors.
Raftelis Senior Manager Kostiuk, in answering Member Dutra, provided the cost estimate for a residential Water utility bill.
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87 In answering Member Parker, Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about estimating operational and capital costs of providing services to customers. She stated there were no funds restricted for use specifically on the Chromium Six project.
Administrative Services Director Duran, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the ability to transfer funds depending on what projects the City works on. Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about planned Water projects, available grant funds, and areas outside City limits where Water and Sewer services were provided.
In answering Member Montesino, Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about community engagement efforts, including tours of the Wastewater system and attending the local Farmer’s Market and a Cinco de Mayo event.
Member Montesino spoke about the need to invest in Water projects and infrastructure.
Member Orozco spoke about the need to invest in infrastructure and the potential negative impacts of it malfunctioning.
Mayor Pro Tempore Clark spoke about potential negative impacts of not investing in Water and Wastewater infrastructure.
In answering Member Dutra, Raftelis Senior Manager Kostiuk provided an estimate regarding the total amount of a utility bill for an average user, including proposed increases.
Member Dutra stated his concerns with money being listed for a specific project not being utilized for that purpose and further expressed concerns with transparency and accountability.
City Manager Vides spoke about the process of preparing the budget, including planning for capital projects.
Member Parker suggested including something in the budget book to clarify use of funds for Water related capital improvement projects.
In answering Member Parker, Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about a Water and Wastewater conditions assessment that informed a 10-year capital improvement project plan. Administrative Services Director Duran stated funds for Water projects were restricted for only that use.
Mayor Salcido opened the public hearing.
3) Public Comments
Paul Norton spoke about prioritizing savings and grant funding to prepare for the possibility of rates not being raised due to resident opposition in the future.
Ms. Martin requested Council consider giving low income residents, seniors, and others on reduced income a discount on utility rates.
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88 Council resumed Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Parker, Raftelis Senior Manager Kostiuk stated Proposition 218 regulations did not allow only certain residents to be given discounts and stated utility rates had to be based on the full cost of providing services. He explained a customer assistance program would need to use other funding sources.
Public Works & Utilities Director Green, in answering Member Parker, spoke about options for establishing a payment plan to assist customers.
In answering Member Dutra, Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about the purchase of an electric solid waste collection truck, costs of diesel trucks, and plans to continue replacing solid waste and street sweeper trucks as needed.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Dutra, spoke about reasons the budget study session scheduled for later that evening would not include specific budget amounts for certain Public Works & Utilities items. Public Works & Utilities Director Green stated capital plans specific to the utility rate studies were included in the agenda packet.
Member Dutra stated his concerns with funds not being used for the projects they were originally designated towards.
In answering Member Dutra, Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about plans for the Chromium Six treatment project.
Mayor Salcido spoke about utility infrastructures that were at risk during the 2023 floods and spoke about the need to maintain infrastructure.
Mayor Salcido made a last call for written protests regarding water, sewer, and solid waste rates. Seeing none, Mayor Salcido closed the Public Hearing. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Member Orozco, seconded by Member Parker and carried by the following vote to approve the resolution listed under Item 11.a.6. below.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
6) RESOLUTION NO. 101-26 (CM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE
OVERRULING PROTESTS, AND ADOPTING UTILITY RATES FOR WATER,
WASTEWATER, AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES
11.b. AMEND PURCHASING ORDINANCE
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In answering Member Parker, City Manager Vides spoke about various reasons that caused change orders for projects to be necessary, spoke about staff work required to take a change order to Council for approval, and efforts to expedite projects.
Assistant City Attorney Bazzano, in answering Member Parker, spoke about the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act’s (CUPCCAA) bidding procedures, and stated the City’s participation in CUPCCAA was approved by a past City Council.
In answering Member Parker, Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about the benefits of the City participating in CUPCCAA and spoke about their procedures for bidding projects. Assistant City Attorney Bazzano provided additional information regarding the City’s bidding procedures, including participation in CUPCCAA.
Administrative Services Director Duran, in answering Member Orozco, stated Council approval was required for appropriation of funds. City Manager Vides explained efforts to streamline processes, including handling of contract change orders. She further explained the proposed changes to the purchasing ordinance.
In answering Member Dutra, Assistant City Attorney Bazzano stated CUPCCAA only applied to Public Works & Utilities projects. She explained the proposed change that would give the City Manager authority to approve change orders not related to funds.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Parker, spoke about reasons why no cost change orders were required for certain projects. She stated she was willing to provide updates to Council regarding such change orders.
In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides stated contracts under $100,000 were not taken to Council for approval. She spoke about efforts to streamline processes.
Assistant City Attorney Bazzano stated Council could make changes to the ordinance before introducing it.
In answering Member Dutra, City Manager Vides spoke about the proposed change to the City Manager’s signing authority regarding change orders for contracts approved by Council.
City Manager Vides, in answering Member Parker, spoke about potential delays in awarding Public Works & Utilities contracts due to the timing of Council meetings.
Public Works & Utilities Director Green further spoke about other challenges with awarding contracts due to the timing of Council meetings.
In answering Member Parker, Assistant City Attorney Bazzano spoke about CUPCCAA’s suggestions for informal bid amounts. Administrative Services Director Duran spoke about change order percentages in Public Works & Utilities contracts.
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90 referencing the City opting to participate in CUPCCAA. 3) Public Comments – None
Council resumed Clarifying & Technical Questions following Public Comments Member Dutra stated the reasons he would not support changes to the purchasing ordinance.
Member Montesino requested the item be tabled to a future meeting to allow Council to receive more information.
Member Parker requested additional information regarding change orders involving time extensions.
City Manager Vides suggested bringing the item back to Council on June 9th. 4) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Salcido, seconded by Member Clark and carried by the following vote to continue the item during the June 9th City Council meeting.
AYES: MEMBERS: Clark, Dutra, Montesino, Orozco, Parker, Salcido NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Quiroz-Carter
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 5 (Purchasing Procedures) of Title 3 (Finance) of the Watsonville Municipal Code – Continued to June 9, 2026 COMMUNITY ROOM – 275 MAIN STREET, TOP FLOOR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a. BUDGET STUDY SESSION (Recommended by City Manager Vides) 1) Staff Report by City Manager Vides
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
In answering Member Parker, Administrative Services Director Duran provided details regarding the projected five-year budget analysis.
Fire Chief Schaefer and Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, in answering Member Orozco, spoke about the Regional Interoperable Next Generation (RING) radio system being explored for use by Fire and Police. City Manager Vides spoke about efforts to manage the amount of funding necessary to implement the system.
In answering Member Montesino, City Manager Vides spoke about the potential for parking fees to generate revenue.
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91 City Manager Vides, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, spoke about staff time associated with responding to the Public Records Acts requests.
In answering Mayor Salcido and Member Parker, Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib spoke about parks maintenance staff vacancies and about assigning staff to Ramsay Park upon completion of the Renaissance project.
Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, in answering Mayor Salcido, stated there was currently one dedicated parking enforcement officer.
In response to Member Dutra’s concerns regarding potential budget issues in the future, City Manager Vides spoke about efforts to generate revenue.
Deputy City Manager Manning, in answering Member Parker, verified that Council was being asked to identify budget priorities.
Member Dutra expressed concerns with potential cuts across City departments to address budget issues and spoke about budget challenges being faced by Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District.
Member Parker spoke about exploring solutions to address budget concerns should they occur.
City Manager Vides answered Mayor Pro Tempore Clark’s question regarding vehicle purchases for Police.
In answering Member Parker, Fire Chief Schaefer spoke about equipment purchases for Fire.
Member Dutra expressed concerns with funding allocated to Police and Fire.
City Manager Vides answered various questions from Council regarding budget allocations, department needs, and prioritizing projects.
In response to Council members’ questions, Public Works & Utilities Director Green spoke about the various options for fencing the property at 0 Airport Boulevard.
Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez, in answering Mayor Pro Tempore Clark, spoke about reasons a trailer donated by the Library to Police Activities League was not currently usable.
Member Parker provided suggestions for obtaining funding to make necessary repairs to the PAL trailer.
Council continued their discussion to identify priority projects. 3) Public Comments – None
4) Appropriate Motion (If Any) – None
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92 5) City Council Deliberation on Motion – None
13. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA – None
14. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
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Kristal Salcido, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
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