City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · June 23, 2015
Minutes
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
City of Salinas CA 93901
www.ci.salinas.ca.us
Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
City Council
Mayor Joe Gunter
Councilmembers:
Jose Castañeda, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2
Steve McShane, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4
Kimbley Craig, District 5 - Jyl Lutes, District 6
Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Castaneda arrived at 4:45 p.m.
Present: 6- Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Jose Castañeda
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Jyl Lutes
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember Joe Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Kimbley Craig
ALL AMERICA CITY 2015
Received presentation from All America City 2015 Delegation.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received communication from the public.
ID#15-230 Republic Services Garbage and Recycling Rates for FY 15-16
Public Works Director, Gary Petersen, provided his report which is on file in the City
Clerk’s Office as the official record.
Councilmember Castaneda expressed concerns regarding the garbage rate increases
and stated he will not be in support of increased rates.
Councilmember Barrera asked for clarification regarding fee increase. Mr. Petersen
stated the increase is tied to the Consumer Price Index allowing entities recover the cost
for services rendered.
Councilmember Lutes stated that Salinas Valley Solid Waste is working with Republic
Services in efforts to keep costs down and will continue to assess future cost savings
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measures.
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, the City Council adopted Resolution 20777, authorizing a one-time waiver
of the thirty-day notice requirement and adopting the proposed annual
adjustment to Republic Services of Salinas (Republic) Schedule of Service Fees
and Schedule of Rates for Residential and Commercial Customers. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes,
Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#15-250 Minutes
Minutes were tabled.
ID#15-248 Financial Claims
Approved financial claims report.
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
ID#15-162 Salinas Train Station Building Improvements Project No. 9164
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Lutes,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20778 accepting the Salinas Train Station
Building improvements Project No. 9164 for maintenance and Responsability.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 20778
ID#15-195 2015 City of Salinas ADA Transition Plan Advisory Committee
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Lutes,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20779 establishing the ADA Transition
Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 20779
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ID#15-210 Freeway Maintenance Agreement for Airport Blvd / State Highway Route
101 Interchange Project CIP 9145
Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, seconded by Councilmember McShane,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20780 authorizing the Mayor to sign the
Freeway Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City of Salinas, with State of
California for Interchange Project CIP 9145. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes,
Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 20780
ID#15-211 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Lutes,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20781 authorizing the City Manager to act on
behalf of the City with respect to the application for and the acceptance of
Federal Aviation Administration grant funding for the design of airport electrical
improvements and the development of a pavement maintenance and
management program for the Salinas Municipal Airport. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 20781
ID#15-223 Salinas Police Community Advisory Committee By-Laws Update
Salinas Police Community Advisory Committee By-Laws were tabled.
ID#15-225 Sister City Relationship with the City of Söke, Turkey
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Lutes,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20782 establishing a Sister City relationship
with the City of Soke, Turkey. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 20782
ID#15-233 Annual Statement of Investment Policy
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Lutes,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20783 accepting the Annual Statement of
Investment Policy. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 20783
ID#15-237 Professional Services Agreement with Gordion Group, Incorporated
Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, seconded by Councilmember McShane,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20784 authorizing the Mayor to sign a
professional services agreement with Gordion Group, Incorporated to develop a
Job Order Contracting (JOC) system for the City of Salinas. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes,
Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 20784
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Lutes requested the Council consider investing in socially responsible
and racial equity funds as. She further requested a no tolerance policy for absent
landlords. Councilmember Lutes requested the Library and Community Services
Department consider the City of San Jose model “a thousand hearts, a thousand minds”.
In closing, Councilmember Lutes requested an update on the community policing
policies, an update on Lake Street clean-up and an update on the warming shelter.
Councilmember Castaneda requested a policy for adding items requested by the public
to the Council meeting agendas, a report on police and community relations, and a future
Council meeting in the Alisal. Councilmember Castaneda requested a copy of the police
report filed on him.
Councilmember McShane announced upcoming meetings and community events. He
requested the City’s Resident Handbook be updated as soon as possible.
Councilmember Barrera recommended staff consider a seven-member Police Community
Advisory Committee and consider having a Police Commission as a voting body.
Councilmember Barrera further requested a solution to the homeless encampments and
loitering near business fronts.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1, there were no reportable action on the following
items.
ID#15-251 Existing Litigation-Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal
counsel regarding existing litigation, Torres v. City of Salinas, Monterey County
Superior Court Case No. M118394.
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No reportable action.
ID#15-215 Existing Litigation-Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal
counsel regarding existing litigation, Guzman v. City of Salinas, Monterey County
Superior Court Case No. M118394.
No reportable action.
APPROVED
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Joe Gunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.ci.salinas.ca.us
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
4:00 PM
SALINAS ROTUNDA
City Council
Mayor Joe Gunter
Councilmembers:
Jose Castañeda, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2
Steve McShane, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4
Kimbley Craig, District 5 - Jyl Lutes, District 6
Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ALL AMERICA CITY 2015
Receive presentation from All America City 2015 Delegation.
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Councilmember Jyl Lutes will recognize Wendy Perez and Salinas Police Officer Rick
Maldonado.
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa will recognize Youth for Chage, Poder Popular, Comite de
Acosta Plaza and Noche Bohemia Committee.
Councilmember Tony Barrera will recognize Bibiana Hernandez-Alcala and Joel Hernandez
Laguna.
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME RESTRICTIONS
Public comments generally are limited to two minutes per speaker; the Mayor may
further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Receive public communications from the audience on items that are not on the agenda
and that are in the City of Salinas’ subject matter jurisdiction. Comments on Consent,
Consideration, and Closed session items should be held until the items are reached.
The public may request that the legislative body consider adding an item for
consideration on a future agenda. The public may comment on scheduled agenda
items, including closed session items, as they are considered. In order to be respectful
of all speakers’ views and to avoid disruption of the meeting, the audience shall refrain
from applauding or jeering speakers who have been recognized by the Mayor.
CONSIDERATION
ID#15-230 Republic Services Garbage and Recycling Rates for FY 15-16
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing a one-time waiver of the thirty-day notice
requirement and adopting the proposed annual adjustments to Republic Services of
Salinas (Republic) Schedule of Service Fees and Schedule of Rates for Residential and
Commercial Customers.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion unless a
member of the Council or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
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ID#15-250 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of May 12, 2015; May 26, 2015; and June 9, 2015.
ID#15-248 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#15-162 Salinas Train Station Building Improvements Project No. 9164
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION accepting the Salinas Train Station Building Improvements
Project No. 9164 for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#15-195 2015 City of Salinas ADA Transition Plan Advisory Committee
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION establishing the ADA Transition Plan Advisory Committee.
ID#15-210 Freeway Maintenance Agreement for Airport Blvd / State Highway Route
101 Interchange Project CIP 9145
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to sign the Freeway Maintenance
Agreement on behalf of the City of Salinas, with State of California for Interchange
Project CIP 9145.
ID#15-211 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City with
respect to the application for and the acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration
grant funding for the design of airport electrical improvements and the development of a
pavement maintenance and management program for the Salinas Municipal Airport.
ID#15-223 Salinas Police Community Advisory Committee By-Laws Update
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION approving the updated Salinas Police Community Advisory
Committee (hereafter the "PCAC") by-laws approved by the PCAC members.
ID#15-225 Sister City Relationship with the City of Söke, Turkey
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION establishing a Sister City relationship the City of Soke, Turkey.
ID#15-233 Annual Statement of Investment Policy
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION accepting the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
ID#15-237 Professional Services Agreement with Gordion Group, Incorporated
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to sign a professional services
agreement with Gordion Group, Incorporated to develop a Job Order Contracting (JOC)
system for the City of Salinas.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Receive communication from Councilmembers on reports, appointments and future
agenda items. Councilmember comments are generally limited to three minutes.
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CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#15-251 Existing Litigation-Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with
legal counsel regarding existing litigation, Torres v. City of Salinas, Monterey
County Superior Court Case No. M118394.
ID#15-215 Existing Litigation-Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with
legal counsel regarding existing litigation, Guzman v. City of Salinas, Monterey
County Superior Court Case No. M118394.
ADJOURNMENT
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City Clerk / Recording Secretary
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