City Council Meeting - October 13, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
1.a
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES & RECOGNITION OF RETIREES Public Comments:
1.b
PRESENTATION WELCOMING THE 2026-2027 WATSONVILLE TEEN ACTION COUNCIL MEMBERS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. TAC Council Presentation 10.13.pdf
2. NEW BUSINESS
Public Comments:
2.a
ADOPT WATSONVILLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM 2026 INCOME, RENT, & SALES PRICE LIMITS (Recommended by Community Development Director Orbach) Attachments
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Public Comments
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
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS THE MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
3. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
3.a
MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER(S) (If any)
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS
Public Comments:
5.a
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report of Disbursements 100726.pdf
5.b
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Miscellaneous Documents Report 101326.pdf
5.c
3RD QUARTER COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 3rd Quarter Commissioner Attendance Report.pdf
6. 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.
6.a
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (2 MINUTES EACH)
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6.b
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL (2 MINUTES EACH)
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7. PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
7.a
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH Public Comments:
7.b
WATSONVILLE ACADEMY GRADUATION
Public Comments:
7.c
COMPASS ETHICS PRESENTATION TO WATSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Public Comments:
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
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)
8.a
MOTION APPROVING SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 MINUTES
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Public Comments
1. MOTION APPROVING SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 MINUTES.pdf
8.b
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 11 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 Park Renaissance Change Order 11 .pdf
2. Resolution - Ramsay Park Renaissance PK-22-01 CCO 11.pdf
3. Change Order 11 - Robert A Bothman Construction.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 11 IN THE AMOUNT OF $773,415.73 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 $773,415.73 TO A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,888,169.89, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FROM OCTOBER 29, 2026, TO NOVEMBER 19, 2026
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APPROVE FIFTH 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 Project Management Services Amendment 5.pdf
2. Resolution - Project Management Services G7ei.pdf
3. Contract - G7ei Project Management Services Amendment 5.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH G7EI, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $455,560
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APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH CAL ENGINEERING & GEOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE TRAIL REPAIR PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Pennsylvania Drive Reconstruction Project Cal Engineering and Geology.pdf
2. Resolution - Pennsylvania Dr Reconstruction Project Amendment 3 .pdf
3. Contract - Cal Engineering and Geology Pennsylvania Reconstruction.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH CAL ENGINEERING & GEOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE TRAIL REPAIR PROJECT FROM CLIFFORD AVENUE TO WINDING WAY, INCREASING COMPENSATION TO THE CONTRACT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,653, FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $198,646.25, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE FROM JUNE 30, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2027, & AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED BY MEASURE D FUND)
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APPROVE THIRD CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE MSC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - MSC Improvements Amendment 3 .pdf
2. Resolution - MSC Improvements Amendment 3.pdf
3. Contract - Harris and Associates (MSC Improvements) Amendment 3.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER (MSC) IMPROVEMENTS, DESIGN BUILD (DB), PROJECT MANAGEMENT, & ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES, ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK, INCREASING CONTRACT COMPENSATION BY $157,350, FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $485,151 & EXTENDING CONTRACT TERM FROM DECEMBER 31 2026, TO DECEMBER 31, 2027
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ANIMAS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 62 LAWRENCE AVENUE (Recommended by Community Development Director Orbach) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Housing Rehabilitation Project Animas Construction Change Order 1.pdf
2. Resolution - Housing Rehabilitation Project Animas Construction CCO 1.pdf
3. Contract - Animas Construction Change Order 1 .pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,495.71 WITH ANIMAS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 62 LAWRENCE AVENUE, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $100,850.00 TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $111,345.71; AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; & AUTHORIZING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $10,495.71 FROM THE CITY’S HOUSING REHAB FUND
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APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CAPITALEDGE ADVOCACY, INC. FOR FEDERAL ADVOCACY & CONSULTING SERVICES (Recommended by City Manager Vides) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Federal Advocacy and Consulting CapitalEdge Advocacy Amendment 1 .pdf
2. Resolution - Federal Advocacy and Consulting Services.pdf
3. Contract - CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc Amendment 1.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH CAPITALEDGE ADVOCACY, INC., INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $96,000, FOR A TOTAL REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $192,000 & EXTENDING THE TERM FROM JUNE 30, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, FOR FEDERAL ADVOCACY & CONSULTING SERVICES
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AWARD CONTRACT TO 4LEAF, INC., FOR FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES (Recommended by Fire Chief Schaefer) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract Fire Prevention and Protection Services .pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract Fire Prevention and Protection.pdf
3. Consultant Contract - 4LEAF, Inc Fire Prevention and Protection .pdf RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO 4LEAF, INC. FOR FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE PROTECTION SUPPORT SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $174,815
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APPROVE SOLE SOURCE VENDOR & FIVE-YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE INTERFACES INCORPORATED FOR MAINTENANCE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT OF LIBRARY’S INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM (ILS) (Recommended by Library Director Martinez) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Award Contract Integrated Library System.pdf
2. Resolution - Award Contract Integrated Library System .pdf
3. Contract - Innovative Interface 2027-2032.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING SOLE SOURCE VENDOR & FIVE-YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE INTERFACES INCORPORATED, A CLARIVATE COMPANY, FOR THE MAINTENANCE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT OF WATSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY’S INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM (ILS), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $470,349.09; & AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (FUNDED FROM ACCOUNT 620-7322)
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APPROVE THREE-YEAR SAAS RENEWAL WITH INSOURCE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC. FOR THE AVEVA FLEX SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION & SUPPORT FOR CITY UTILITY OPERATIONS (Recommended by Public Works & Utilities Director Green) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - InSource Software Maintenance.pdf
2. 1) Quote 038871.v.1 InSource Solutions Group.pdf
3. Resolution - InSource Software Maintenance.pdf
4. Contract - InSource Multi-Year License Subscription Group.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) RENEWAL WITH INSOURCE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC., DBA INSOURCE SOLUTIONS FOR THE AVEVA FLEX SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION & CUSTOMER FIRST SUPPORT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $207,765.00; & AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO COST OR TERMS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0710] & WATER ENTERPRISE FUND [0720])
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FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PAJARO VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (Recommended by Fire Chief Schaefer) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Fire Protection Services Contract Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District.pdf
2. Resolution - Fire Protection Services PV Fire Protection District 26-27.pdf
3. Contract - 2026-2027 PV Fire Protection District.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE PAJARO VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
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ACCEPT MEASURE Q GRANT FUNDING FROM THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OFFICE OF RESPONSE, RECOVERY, & RESILIENCE MEASURE Q GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY PLAZA REVITALIZATION PROJECT (Recommended by Parks & Community Services Director Calubaquib) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Report - Accept Measure Q Grant City Plaza Revitalization Project.pdf
2. Resolution - Accept Measure Q Grant City Plaza Revitalization Project.pdf RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $275,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OFFICE OF RESPONSE, RECOVERY, & RESILIENCE MEASURE Q GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WATSONVILLE CITY PLAZA REVITALIZATION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND [0260]; & AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE & EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT GRANT
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL -- No Action Required
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10.a
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE REPORT
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11. EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED TO AGENDA
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12. REQUESTS & SCHEDULING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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13. 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:
13.a
PERSONNEL MATTERS
Public Comments:
(Government Code Section 54957)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: [City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk]
14. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
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.