City Council Meeting - June 23, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
1.a
MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
Public Comments:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. INFORMATION ITEMS
Public Comments:
3.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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Public Comments
1. Report of Disbursements 060326.pdf
2. Report of Disbursements 061826.pdf
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MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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Public Comments
1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 062326.pdf
4. 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.
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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
Public Comments:
5.a
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WATSONVILLE WETLANDS WATCH'S TRAILS, RESTORATION, & URBAN FORESTRY TEAM Public Comments:
5.b
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS NATIONAL ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EVA RENTERIA
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5.d
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ALICIA G. JIMÉNEZ
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5.e
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RUBY VASQUEZ
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6. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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6.a
TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SALES TAX REPORT BY COMMITTEE CHAIR ERIC STURM (5 Minutes) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Public Safety Tax Revenue Measure .pdf
2. Report - Community Investment Tax.pdf
7. CONSENT AGENDA
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Public Comments
1. Letter_BESS Ordinance 062326.pdf
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)
7.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF MAY 26, 2026
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Public Comments
1. CC052626.pdf
7.b
MOTION APPROVING LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR A LOCAL BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) ORDINANCE THAT PRIORITIZES COMMUNITY INPUT & COMMUNITY BENEFITS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Letter_BESS Ordinance 062326(1).pdf
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MOTION APPROVING LETTER WITH COMMENTS TO CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION REGARDING PROPOSED SEAHAWK BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) – DOCKET NO. 26-OPT-02 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Letter- CC BESS to CEC 062326.pdf
2. Letter- CC BESS to CEC UPDATED 062326.pdf
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CALL GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION & DIRECT PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026, ELECTION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - 2026 Call Election and Publication of Notice.pdf RESOLUTION CALLING GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE FOR ELECTION OF ONE COUNCILMEMBER FROM EACH DISTRICT NUMBERS 3, 4, 5, & 7 & DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
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REQUEST ELECTION CONSOLIDATION & COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ CONDUCT NOVEMBER 3, 2026, ELECTION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - 2026 Election Order Consolidation.pdf
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL STATEWIDE & MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 & REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ CONDUCT THE ELECTION
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APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE CIVIC PLAZA BUILDING EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT, NO. CB-26-15079 (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Call Bids Civic Plaza Building Exterior Painting Project.pdf
2. Resolution - Call Bids Civic Plaza Exterior Painting Project.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE CIVIC PLAZA BUILDING EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT, NO. CB-26-15079 (ESTIMATE OF $300,000 WILL BE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND [0150])
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 10 WITH ROBERT A. BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RAMSAY RENAISSANCE PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Ramsay Renaissance Contract Change Order 10 .pdf
2. 1) Ramsay Renaissance Change Order Log Updated June 2026.pdf
3. Resolution - Ramsay Renaissance Project Change Order 10.pdf
4. Change Order 10 - Ramsay Renaisance Robert A Bothman Construction.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 10, 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 $207,671.49, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,114,754.16, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM JUNE 21, 2026, TO OCTOBER 29, 2026
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APPROVE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH TRAFFIC PATTERNS, LLC. FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Traffic Patterns Amendment 5.pdf
2. Resolution - On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Traffic Patterns.pdf
3. Contract - Traffic Patterns 5th Amendment.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH TRAFFIC PATTERNS LLC., FOR ON CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN REVIEW, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STUDIES, TRAFFIC ANALYSIS REVIEW, PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN REVIEW & OFF SITE IMPROVEMENT CONCEPT PLANS, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $605,000; EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM JUNE 30, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2027
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APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH G7EI, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - G7ei contract Project Management Servoces Amendment 4.pdf
2. Resolution - G7ei Project Management Services .pdf
3. Contract - G7ei Amendment 4.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH G7EI, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $434,560; EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM JUNE 30, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH VISION RECYCLING FOR THE GRINDING OF WOOD WASTE & YARD WASTE AT THE LANDFILL (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Wood and Yard Waste Chipping Vision Recycling .pdf
2. Resolution - Wood and Yard Waste Chipping at Landfill Vision Recycling.pdf
3. Contract - Vision Recycling 1st Amendment.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH VISION RECYCLING, FOR THE GRINDING OF WOOD WASTE & YARD WASTE AT THE LANDFILL, ADDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,000.65 FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $111,000.65, & EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM JUNE 30, 2025, TO AUGUST 31, 2026
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PROVISION OF AFTERSCHOOL & INTERSESSION PROGRAMMING (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - PVUSD Afterschool Intersession Programs PVUSD 1st Amendment .pdf
2. Resolution - PVUSD Afterschool Intersession Programs 1st Amendment.pdf
3. Contract - PVUSD Afterschool Intersession Programs 2025-2026.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR NON-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PVUSD), TO PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL & INTERSESSION PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $166,100.02, TO A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $713,100.02, & EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2026; APPROPRIATING $166,100.02 IN REVENUE TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ECOLOGY ACTION FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADELANTE WATSONVILLE PROGRAM (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - CA Air Resources Board (CARB) Grant 1st Amendment.pdf
2. Resolution - CA Air Resources Board (CARB) Grant 1st Amendment.pdf
3. Contract - CARB Grant 1st Amendment.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ECOLOGY ACTION OF SANTA CRUZ, TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF WORK & THE BUDGET & TIMELINE FOR THE ADELANTE WATSONVILLE PROGRAM, WITH NO CHANGE TO THE GRANT FUNDING AMOUNT
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Safe Routes to Downtown Design RRM Design Group .pdf
2. Resolution - Safe Routes to Downtown Project 1st Amendment.pdf
3. Contract - RRM Design Group Amendment 1.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP, FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN WATSONVILLE PROJECT, NO. 15087, AMENDING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, BY ADDING CENTRAL COAST TRANSPORTATION, LUMOS INC., & OCMI, INC., AS SUBCONSULTANTS
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AWARD CONTRACT TO SWT ENGINEERING, INC., FOR LANDFILL ENGINEERING DESIGN & CONSULTING SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Landfill Design and Consultant Services SWT Engineering .pdf
2. Resolution - Landfill Design Services SWT Engineering.pdf
3. Contract - SWT Engineering Landfill Design and Consultant Services .pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO SWT ENGINEERS, INC., FOR LANDFILL ENGINEERING DESIGN & CONSULTING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000.00 FOR FY2026-2027 THROUGH FY2028-2029
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AWARD CONTRACT TO STEARNS, CONRAD & SCHMIDT CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC., DBA SCS FIELD SERVICES FOR LANDFILL GAS SUPPORT SERVICES (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract SCS Landfill Gas Support Services .pdf
2. Resolution - Landfill Gas Support Services - SCS Field Services.pdf
3. Contract - SCS Landfill Gas Support Services .pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO STEARNS, CONRAD & SCHMIDT CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC. DBA SCS FIELD SERVICES, FOR ON-CALL LANDFILL GAS SUPPORT SERVICES AT THE EXISTING CITY LANDFILL FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000
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AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY FOR WATER METERS & READING EQUIPMENT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Water Meters and Reading Equip Aqua Metric Sales Co .pdf
2. 1) Aqua-Metric Sole Source Letter.pdf
3. 2) AMSC Quote Watsonvile 2 Year Meter Program 2027.pdf
4. Resolution - Water Meters and Reading Equip Aqua Metric Sales Co.pdf
5. Contract - Award Contract Aqua-Metric Sales Co .pdf
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY, AN AFFILIATE OF SENSUS USA INC’S, FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS & READING EQUIPMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $867,000 PLUS ANY COST ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE ACTUAL COST OF TAXES & FREIGHT CHARGED AT THE TIME OF SHIPMENT, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT DURATION OF TWO YEARS; & AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICES & PURCHASING AGREEMENT (FUNDED FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE REDUCING STATION AT KLASSEN LANE & GREEN VALLEY ROAD (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Klassen Pressure Reducing Station KJ Woods.pdf
2. Resolution - Klassen Ln Pressure Reducing Station KJ Woods.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO K.J. WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE KLASSEN PRESSURE REDUCING STATION PROJECT, NO. WA-22-14998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 238,000; & AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (FUNDED FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
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APPROVE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PURCHASE ORDER FOR SOLE SOURCE VENDOR OF UNLEADED AVIATION FUEL (Recommended by Airport Director Williams) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Purchase of Unleaded Aviation Fuel Sole Source .pdf
2. Resolution - Purchase of Unleaded Aviation Fuel.pdf
3. Agreement - Swift Fuels Unleaded Aviation Fuel.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SALES AGREEMENT WITH SWIFT FUELS, LLC., FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF UNLEADED AVIATION FUEL FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2028, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND [0730])
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AUTHORIZE CITY TO SEEK REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY (Recommended by Administrative Services Director Duran) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - RFP for Development Impact Fee Study.pdf
2. Resolution - RFP for Development Impact Fee Study .pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY
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APPROVE TWO-YEAR AIRPORT GROUND LEASE WITH ARBOR WORKS, INC. (Recommended by Airport Director Williams) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Lease with Arbor Works .pdf
2. Resolution - Lease Arbor Works.pdf
3. Lease - Arbor Works LLC .pdf
4. Exhibit A - Arbor Works Lease.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO-YEAR GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ARBOR WORKS INC., FOR THE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 27
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APPROVE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SAFETY ACTION PLAN (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Santa Cruz County Safety Action Plan.pdf
2. Resolution - Santa Cruz County Safety Plan.pdf
3. Santa Cruz County Safety Action Plan.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ SAFETY ACTION PLAN
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AUTHORIZE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR AIRPORT SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT (Recommended by Airport Director Williams) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Budget Appropriation for Airport Special Events Acct.pdf
2. Resolution - Budget Appropriation for Airport Special Events Acct.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $60,000 FOR AIRPORT SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT #730-560-7511 FOR THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FY2025-2026 (FUNDED FROM THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND [0730])
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ACCEPT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL FY 26/27 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT (Recommended by Police Chief Shab) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - ABC APP Program Grant 2026-2027 .pdf
2. Resolution - ABC APP Program Grant 2026-2027.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE TO ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC), FY 26/27 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP (APP) PROGRAM GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,105 TO REDUCE CRIME & PUBLIC NUISANCE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL BEVERAGE OUTLETS, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT & ANY EXTENSIONS OR AMENDMENTS THERETO & ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; & APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND (0260)
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ACCEPT ENGINEER’S REPORTS & INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY, COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, & SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR LLMADS (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - 2026-2027 Annual Engineer's Report for LLMADS.pdf
2. Resolution - Bay Breeze Accept Eng Report FY26-27.pdf
3. Baybreeze LLMAD Engineer's Report 2026-27.pdf
4. Resolution - Bay Breeze Budget and PH.pdf
5. Resolution - Vista Montaña Accept Eng Report FY26-27.pdf
6. Vista Montana LLMAD Engineer's Report 2026-27.pdf
7. Resolution - Vista Montaña Budget and PH.pdf
8. Resolution - Gonzales St Accept Eng Report FY26-27.pdf
9. Gonzales St LLMAD Engineer's Report 2026-27.pdf
10. Resolution - Gonzales St Budget and PH.pdf
1) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-02 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2026-2027
FISCAL
YEAR
2) RESOLUTION ADOPTING
A
RESOLUTION
OF
INTENTION
TO
ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 7, 2026, TO
CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM & BUDGET FOR BAY BREEZE SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-02 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2026-2027
FISCAL
YEAR
3) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
VISTA MONTA
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A
SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-03 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
4) RESOLUTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 7, 2026, TO CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR
VISTA MONTA
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A
SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-03-03 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
5) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-94-1 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2026-2027
FISCAL
YEAR
6) RESOLUTION ADOPTING
A
RESOLUTION
OF
INTENTION
TO
ORDER IMPROVEMENTS, LEVY & COLLECT ASSESSMENTS & SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 7, 2026, TO
CONSIDER THE LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR GONZALES STREET ALLEYWAY LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. PK-94-1 (LLMAD) FOR THE 2026-2027
FISCAL
YEAR
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IMPOSE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PROPERTIES WITH OUTSTANDING CITATION FINES (Recommended by Community Development Director Orbach) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Special Assessment for Outstanding Admin Citations.pdf
2. 1) List of Properties with Outstanding Fees Owed to the City.pdf
3. Resolution - Special Assessment for Outstanding Admin Citations.pdf RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO IMPOSE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST PROPERTIES WITH OUTSTANDING BALANCES AS A RESULT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-2.114 OF CHAPTER 2 (PENALTY PROVISIONS) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
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APPROVE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT, RENEWAL OF ORDINANCE 4-13 & WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY (Recommended by Police Chief Shab) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - WPD Annual AB 481 Report 2025 .pdf
2. 1) WPD Annual Military Equipment Report for calendar year 2025.pdf
3. 2) WMC 4-13 Military Equipment Use.pdf
4. 3) WPD Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory List.pdf
5. 4) AB 481 Bill Text.pdf
6. Resolution - Renewal of Ordinance, Military Equipment Use Policy and Annual Report.pdf
7. Correspondence - Pam Sexton.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY & CITY ORDINANCE & APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
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AUTHORIZE DISPLAY OF PORTUGUESE FLAG AT WATSONVILLE CIVIC PLAZA (Requested by Council Member Dutra) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - Portuguese Flag Display 2026.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY OF THE PORTUGUESE FLAG AT THE WATSONVILLE CIVIC PLAZA FROM JUNE 24 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN COMMEMORATION OF PORTUGUESE HERITAGE MONTH
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
9. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
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APPROVE CEQA IS/MND FOR POTENTIAL GRANT-FUNDED CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS WATER ASSOCIATION WATER SYSTEM CONSOLIDATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Crestwood Heights Water Association Water System Consolidation Project.pdf
2. Resolution - Crestwood Heights Water System Consolidation Project.pdf
3. Final Initial Study Mitigated Neg Declaration - Crestwood Heights .pdf
4. Presentation - Crestwood Heights Water Association Water System Consolidation Project.pdf 1) Staff Report by Water Division Manager Kayser
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving the Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Crestwood Heights Water Association Water System Potential Grant-Funded Consolidation Project, in Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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APPROVAL OF PROJECT LISTS FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUNDED BY MEASURE D & SB 1 FOR FY26/27 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Measure D and SB1 Projects FY26-27.pdf
2. 1) Projects Map Measure D SB1 FY26-27.pdf
3. Resolution - Measure D FY26-27.pdf
4. Exhibit A - Measure D 5 year project list.pdf
5. Resolution - SB1 FY26-27.pdf
6. Exhibit A - SB1 Project List FY 26-27.pdf
7. Exhibit A - SB1 Project List FY26-27 UPDATED .pdf
8. Presentation - Measure D_SB1 2026.pdf
9. Resolution - SB1 FY26-27 (Signed).pdf
1) Staff Report by Assistant Public Works & Utilities Director Fontes 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving the 2026 Measure D 5-Year Program of Projects (FY 26/27 - FY 30/31) for the City of Watsonville Funded by Measure D Approved by Voters on November 8, 2016 7) Action on Resolution Approving the City of Watsonville – SB1 Project List FY 26/27 to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 Funds
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
Public Comments:
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CITY VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT & RETENTION EFFORTS - AB 2561 REPORT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - AB 2561 City Vacancies Recruitment and Retention Efforts.pdf
2. 1) AB 2561 Bill Text (1).pdf
3. Presentation - AB 2561 City Vacancies Recruitment and Retention Efforts.pdf 1) Staff Report by Deputy City Manager Manning
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion Accepting & Filing the Staffing/Vacancy Report 5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
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DELINQUENT SIDEWALK REPAIR ASSESSMENT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Assessment Sidewalk Repair 69 Jeanette Way .pdf
2. 1) Notice to Property Owner.pdf
3. Resolution - Assessment of Sidewalk Repair 69 Jeanette Way.pdf
4. Exhibit A - Invoice and Work Order.pdf
5. Presentation - Assessment Sidewalk Repair.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 Confirming Report & Assessment for Repair of Sidewalk at 69 Jeanette Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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2025 CITY OF WATSONVILLE URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN & WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.pdf
2. Resolution - Urban Water Management Plan UWMP.pdf
3. 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.pdf
4. Resolution - Water Shortage Contingency Plan.pdf
5. 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.pdf
6. Presentation - Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.pdf 1) Staff Report by Water Division Manager Kayser
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Action on Resolution Approving the City of Watsonville 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, Dated July 2026 7) Action on Resolution Approving the City of Watsonville 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, Included in the City of Watsonville 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
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RECOMMENDED BUDGET PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Recommended Budget Plan for FY2026-2027 .pdf
2. Attachment 1) Budget 26-27 Corrections after draft Budget Publication.pdf
3. 1.Resolution Budget and CIP Resolution.pdf
4. 1b.Appropriations - Exhibit A.pdf
5. 2.Budget Retirement Levy Ordinance 2026-27.pdf
6. 2a.Tax Levy 2026-27 - Exhibit A.pdf
7. 3.Resolution Budget Gann 2026-27.pdf
8. 3a.GANN - Exhibit A.pdf
9. 4.Resolution Budget 2000 Redev Project Area (CM) (SHA).pdf
10. 5.Resolution Budget Set Aside 2026-27.pdf
11. 6.Resolution - Department Fees.pdf
12. 6a Fees - Exhibit B.pdf
13. 7. Resolution for Fire Truck Purchase .pdf
14. 7.a Watsonville FD Purchase Agreement.pdf
15. Ordinance - Council Compensation 2027.pdf
16. Ordinance - Council Compensation 2027 UPDATED 062526.pdf
17. Presentation - Budget FY 2026.27.pdf
Link to Budget:
https://www.watsonville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28400/Budget-FY-26-27-Draft 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 Joint Resolution of the City Council & the City Council in its Capacity as the Successor to the Housing Assets & Functions of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville, & the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Providing for Certain Transfers of Funds, & Approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-27 to 2030-31 7) Pass an Uncodified Ordinance Instructing the County of Santa Cruz to Levy & Collect A Property Tax on Taxable Property in the City of Watsonville for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026, Fixing the Rate Of 0.077% Thereof & Allocating it to the Retirement Fund 8) Action on Resolution Establishing Total Annual Appropriations Pursuant to California State Constitution Article XIII-B for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 9) Action on Joint Resolution of the City Council & City Council in its Capacity as the Successor to the Housing Assets & Functions of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Finding That the Use of the Former Agency’s Funds & Other Assets Generated from the Watsonville 2000 Redevelopment Project Area for the Purpose of Improving, Increasing, & Preserving the Community’s Supply of Low & Moderate Income Housing Outside the Project Area Will Benefit the Project Area 10) Action on Resolution of the City Council of the City of Watsonville in its Capacity as the Successor to the Housing Assets & Functions of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville Finding That the Use of Funds from the Low & Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Planning & General Administrative Costs is Necessary for the Purpose of Producing, Improving, & Preserving the Community’s Supply of Low & Moderate-Income Housing 11) Action on Resolution of the City Council of the City of Watsonville Amending User Fees for the Watsonville Municipal Airport, Community Development, Police Department, & Finance Department 12) Action on Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Smeal Type 1 Engine for the Watsonville Fire Department Through the National Joint Powers Agreement, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,353,359.08; Authorizing & Directing the City Manager to Execute Purchase Agreement with Fire Apparatus Solutions, Including Any Extensions or Amendments Thereof in Order to Implement This Agreement; & Authorizing the City Manager With the Advice of the Administrative Services Director & Fire Chief, to Sign Necessary Change Orders Not Exceeding Fifteen (15%) Percent of the $1,353,359.08 Base Price 13) By Motion, Introduce for First Reading, by Title Only, Waiving the Full Reading of the Text, an Ordinance Increasing the Compensation for Each Member of the City Council, & the Mayor, Per Month, as Permitted by California Government Code Section 36516
10.e
CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 5 OF CHAPTER 14-16 TO ALLOW A 75-FOOT MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT FOR HOTELS WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK (IP) ZONING DISTRICT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - IP Zoning District Hotel Height Limit.pdf
2. Ordinance - WMC Section 14-16.505(c) Amendment.pdf
3. Presentation - IP Zoning District Hotel Height Limit .pdf
4. Public Input - IP Zoning District Hotel Height Limit_Wittwer Parkin.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 Part 5 (IP – Industrial Park District) of Chapter 14-16 (District Regulations) of Title 14 (Zoning) of the Watsonville Municipal Code to Allow a 75-Foot Maximum Building Height for Hotels Located Within the Industrial Park (IP) Zoning District; & 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)
10.f
CONSIDER MODIFYING CAMPING ORDINANCE
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - WMC 5-36 Camping Ordinance.pdf
2. 1) Recommended No Encampment Zones Map.pdf
3. 2) Notice to Vacate Bilingual.pdf
4. 3) Public Works Encampment Site Cleanup Procedures.pdf
5. Ordinance - WMC 5-36 Camping.pdf
6. Public Comment - PRFMA Letter of Support_Strudley.pdf
7. Presentation - Camping Ordinance.pdf
1) Staff Report by Police Captain Radich
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 36 (Camping) of Title 5 (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) of the Watsonville Municipal Code Pertaining to Camping
11. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
Public Comments:
12. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments:
13. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
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