City Council Meeting - September 22, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
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2. PRESENTATIONS
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARIO ESPINOZA
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3. 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
Title: City Attorney, City Manager, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL RESUMES AT 6:30 P.M.
4. ROLL CALL
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MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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6. INFORMATION ITEMS
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REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
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1. Report of Disbursements 091626.pdf
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MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
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1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 092226.pdf
7. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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8. 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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9. PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
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9.a
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CHAZ DESIGN
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MONTEREY BAY WALK & ROLL TO CURE ALS Public Comments:
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PRESENTATION BY DR. HEATHER CONTRERAS REGARDING THE FUTURE OF PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (15 Minutes) Attachments
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1. Presentation - PVUSD Update.pdf
10. 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)
10.a
MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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1. CC090826.pdf
10.b
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SARGENT TOWN PLANNING, INC. FOR THE 2050 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (Recommended by Community Development Director Orbach) Attachments
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1. Report - 2050 General Plan Update Contract Amendment 1.pdf
2. Resolution - General Plan Update Sargent Town Planning Amendment 1.pdf
3. Contract - Sargent Town Planning Amendment 1.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH SARGENT TOWN PLANNING, A CORPORATION, FOR COMPLETION OF THE 2050 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE & ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR); EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER 15, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2027, WITH NO INCREASE TO THE CONTRACT AMOUNT
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AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 2026 PETERBILT SIDE LOADER FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FROM ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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1. Report - Purchase Side Loader.pdf
2. 1) Quote from Arata Equipment Co - Side Loader.pdf
3. Resolution - Purchase of Side Loader Sourcewell.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) PETERBILT SIDE LOADER FROM ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $620,167.00 PLUS ANY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE ACTUAL COST OF FREIGHT, DELIVERY, & TAXES WHICH ARE CALCULATED AT THE TIME OF FINAL SHIPMENT; & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASING ORDER (FUNDED FROM SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND) [0740]
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APPROVE CONTRACT WITH APPLIED SURVEY RESEARCH, INC. FOR A LOCAL EVALUATION PLAN (LEP) & A LOCAL EVALUATION REPORT (LER) (Recommended by Police Chief Shab) Attachments
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1. Report - Contract with Applied Survey Research .pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract ASR Sole Source.pdf
3. Contract - Applied Survey Research Inc.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH APPLIED SURVEY RESEARCH, INC., FOR A LOCAL EVALUATION PLAN (LEP) & A LOCAL EVALUATION REPORT (LER) FOR THE PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,600
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APPROVAL OF PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) LOAN DOCUMENTS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MONTEREY BAY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 36 AIRPORT ROAD & APPROPRIATION OF $465,000 IN PLHA FUNDS (Recommended by Community Development Director Orbach) Attachments
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1. Report - 36 Airport Road PLHA Loan Documents.pdf
2. Resolution - 36 Airport Rd PLHA Habitat for Humanity Loan.pdf
3. Loan Agreement - 36 Airport Rd PLHA.pdf
4. Promissory Note - 36 Airport Rd Habitat for Humanity PLHA.pdf
5. Deed of Trust - 36 Airport Rd PLHA Habitat for Humanity.pdf RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MONTEREY BAY’S 13-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 36 AIRPORT ROAD (APN: 015-391-20 & -19) WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA; (2) AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE THE LOAN DOCUMENTS & SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WHICH WILL CONTAIN TERMS OF THE USE OF THE LOAN FOR THE PROJECT; & (3) AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $465,000 FROM THE CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND (0221)
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RE-ADOPT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (Recommended by City Clerk Ortiz) Attachments
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1. Resolution - Re-Adopt Conflict of Interest Code .pdf
2. Exhibit A - Designated Positions.pdf
3. Cover Page to Exhibit B.pdf
4. Exhibit B - Watsonville Conflict of Interest Code .pdf RESOLUTION RE-ADOPTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE BY INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION’S STANDARD MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE & BY AMENDING THE APPENDIX IDENTIFYING DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WHO SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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APPROVE/AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,500,000, TO FINANCE THE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM AT THE WATSONVILLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Attachments
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1. Report - Issuance of Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2026 .pdf
2. Resolution - Watsonville PFA Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2026.pdf
3. Indenture of Trust (Watsonville Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2026) - 4934-9556-4206 - 4.pdf
4. Preliminary Official Statement - Watsonville Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 4899-1745-6064 v5.1.pdf
5. BPA - City of Watsonville 2026 Wastewater Revenue Bonds - 4930-2221-9984 - 2[98][6].pdf
6. Presentation - Issuance of Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2026.pdf 1) Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Duran 2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Resolution Authorizing & Approving the Issuance of Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $22,500,000, Authorizing the Execution & Delivery of an Indenture of Trust, Continuing Disclosure Certificate & Bond Purchase Agreement in Connection with Such Bonds, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection with the Offering & Sale of Such Bonds, & Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents & Certificates & Related Actions
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ADOPT WATSONVILLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM 2026 INCOME, RENT, & SALES PRICE LIMITS (Recommended by Community Development Director Orbach) Attachments
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1. Report - 2026 Affordable Housing Program Limits.pdf
2. Resolution - 2026 Affordable Housing Program Limits.pdf
3. Exhibit A - AHO Limits 2026.pdf
1) Staff Report by Housing Manager Landaverry
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion
5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
6) Joint Resolution of the City Council & City Council Acting as the Successor Housing Agency, Adopting the Watsonville Affordable Housing Program 2026 Income, Rent, & Sales Price Limits for the City's Affordable Housing Program
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DISCUSSION REGARDING THE WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S USE OF FLOCK SAFETY CAMERAS Attachments
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1. Report - Flock Safety Discussion.pdf
2. 1) Current Flock Safety Agreement.pdf
3. Public Comments_092126.pdf
1) Staff Report by Police Chief Shab
2) City Council Clarifying & Technical Questions
3) Public Input
4) Motion Accepting Report Regarding the Watsonville Police Department’s Current Use of Flock Safety Cameras & Providing Direction to Staff 5) City Council Deliberation on Motion
13. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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14. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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15. 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.