City Council Meeting - September 08, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
2. CLOSED SESSION
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING ONLY THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THIS TIME.
The City Council of the City of Watsonville will recess to Closed Session to discuss the matters that follow:
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PERSONNEL MATTERS
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(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Titles: City Attorney, City Manager & City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 5:30 P.M.
3. ROLL CALL
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MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS
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REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements 090226.pdf
5.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 090826.pdf
6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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7. 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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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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8. PRESENTATIONS
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8.a
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Public Comments:
8.b
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FRIENDS OF THE WATSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Public Comments:
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER LIEUTENANT MITCHELL "MITCH" JEFFS Public Comments:
9. 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)
9.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 2026
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1. CC082526.pdf
9.b
APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC. FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, & COLLECTION SYSTEM SCADA SYSTEMS UPGRADE (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - SCADA Project Telstar Instruments Amendment 4.pdf
2. Resolution- SCADA Systems Upgrade Telstar Instruments Amendment 4.pdf
3. Contract - Telstar Instruments SCADA Project.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC., FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, & COLLECTION SYSTEM SCADA SYSTEMS UPGRADE, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF WORK; INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $37,048 FOR A TOTAL REVISED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $929,809; EXTENDING THE TERM OF CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER 31, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
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APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH POWERGEN FOR THE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Generator Maintenance PowerGen Inc Amendment 3.pdf
2. Resolution - Generator Maintenance PowerGen Amendment 3 .pdf
3. Contract - PowerGen Inc Amendment 3 .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH ONPOINT GENERATORS DBA POWERGEN, INC., FOR THE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES PROJECT, NO. WW-23-01-QB, ADDING TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $200,056.74; EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER 31, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027
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APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL - PHASE 1 PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Lee Rd Trail Phase 1 MNS Engineers .pdf
2. Resolution - Lee Rd Trail Phase 1 MNS Engineers .pdf
3. Contract - MNS Engineers Lee Rd Trail Phase 1.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE LEE ROAD TRAIL - PHASE 1, CITY PROJECT NO. CT-24-14860 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. 5031(040), IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $525,066; EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM OCTOBER 31, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027
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AWARD CONTRACT TO SOCAL PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION CORP. DBA NATIONAL COATING & LINING CO. FOR AIRPORT TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Award Contract Airport Tank Rehabilitation Project .pdf
2. Resolution - Award Natl Coating and Lining Co Airport Tank Rehab.pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SOCAL PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION CORP., DBA NATIONAL COATING & LINING COMPANY, FOR THE AIRPORT TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT, NO. WA-26-14826, AWARDING THE BASE BID & ADD ALTERNATES, IN THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,821,825.00 TO BE PAID FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
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ACCEPT DONATION OF PLAQUE TO BE PLACED AT RAMSAY PARK ACKNOWLEDGING DR. RAMSAY (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Accept Donation of Plaque at Ramsay Park .pdf
2. Resolution - Accept Donation of Plaque at Ramsay Park .pdf RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A PLAQUE TO BE PLACED AT RAMSAY PARK, ACKNOWLEDGING, DR. RAMSAY, FOR WHOM THE PARK WAS NAMED; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO
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ACCEPT DONATION OF PUBLIC ART TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE CLIFFORD-PENNSYLVANIA ROUNDABOUT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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1. Report - Public Art Donation Clifford and Pennsylvania Roundabout .pdf
2. A) Public Art Program Application.pdf
3. Resolution - Public Art Donation Clifford and Pennsylvania Roundabout.pdf RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF PUBLIC ART TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE ROUNDABOUT AT CLIFFORD AVENUE & PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE; & AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE APPROPRIATE DONATION & LICENSE AGREEMENTS & ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO
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REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 1420-21 (CM) AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP Attachments
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1. Ordinance - Rescinding Zone Change 547 Airport Blvd Ortiz Townhome Project.pdf PASS AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1420-21 (CM) AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; & FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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11. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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1. Presentation - City Manager's Update Report.pdf
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, & APPEALS
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PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE 4217, ET AL & APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO ENERGY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATEC Attachments
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1. ESCO (Energy Saving Company) 4217 Hearing.pdf
2. 1) Measurement and Verification Agreement.pdf
3. Resolution - Watsonville Energy Modernization Program.pdf
4. Exhibit A to Resolution - City of Watsonville Program Overview.pdf
5. Contract - Energy Services Agrmt Bosch Building Technologies 1st Amendment .pdf
6. Presentation - Watsonville Energy Modernization Program.pdf 1) Staff Report by Public Works & Utilities Director Green 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Comments
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Resolution Authorizing for Implementing the City of Watsonville Energy Infrastructure Modernization Program Pursuant to Government Code Sections 4217.10 Through 4217.18, Making Certain Findings & Authorizing & Directing City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Energy Service Agreement with Climatec & Related Documents & Functions As Necessary to Carry Out the Program Contemplated Therein, Subject to Such Minor Changes Thereto as the City Manager or City Attorney May Require & Approve
13. NEW BUSINESS
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APPROVE EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR FUNDS FROM CITY OF WATSONVILLE’S MEASURE Q DIRECT ALLOCATION Attachments
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1. APPROVE MEASURE Q DIRECT ALLOCATION SPENDING PLAN.pdf
2. Resolution - Measure Q Expenditure Plan.pdf
3. Resolution - Measure Q Expenditure Plan UPDATED.pdf
4. Presentation - Measure Q Expenditure Plan.pdf
1) Staff Report by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Resolution Approving the Five-Year Expenditure Plan for Funds from the City of Watsonville’s Measure Q Direct Allocation & Authorizing Two Park Maintenance Workers
14. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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15. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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16. 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.