City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · November 3, 2015
Minutes
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
City of Salinas CA 93901
www.ci.salinas.ca.us
Meeting Minutes - Final
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, November 3, 2015 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
ROLL CALL
Councilmember McShane arrived at 4:02 p.m.
Present: 7- Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Jose Castañeda
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Jyl Lutes
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember Kimbley Craig
Mayor Joe Gunter
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received communication from the public.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#15-435 Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Deny Conditional Use Permit
2015-016
Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, second by Councilmember Craig, the City
Council adopted Resolution 20865 approving a Conditional Use Permit CUP
2015-016 to establish and operate an alcohol related use consisting of an off-sale
beer and wine license (Type 20) at an existing service station with convenience
store use (Valero) located at 215 East Alisal Street. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Craig and Mayor Gunter
Noes: 2- Councilmember Castañeda and Councilmember De La Rosa
Enactment No: RES 20865
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION:
Upon motion by Councilmember Castañeda, second by Councilmember De
La Rosa, a substitute motion was made to deny Conditional Use Permit
2015-016. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: 2- Councilmember Castañeda and Councilmember De La Rosa
Noes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Craig and Mayor Gunter
CONSIDERATION
ID#15-343 Sidewalk Ordinance Update
Introduce Ordinance adding additional sections to Article I, Chapter 30 of the City
Code to codify maintenance and repair responsibility for City sidewalks to the
abutting property owner, and shift liability for injuries occurring on City sidewalks
to the responsible property owner.
ID#15-383 2nd reading, Deconstruction, Demolition and Construction Material
Recovery and Diversion from Landfills.
Introduced an Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code to provide for
“Deconstruction, Demolition and Construction Material Recovery and Diversion
from Landfills.”
Enactment No: ORD 2566
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#15-438 Financial Claims
Approved financial claims report.
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
ID#15-388 Salinas Police Department Parking Lot Masonry Wall and Fencing; Project
No. 9119
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the
City Council adopted Resolution 20866 rejecting all bids received for the Salinas
Police Department Parking Lot Masonry Wall and Fencing; Project No. 9119. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
Enactment No: RES 20866
ID#15-390 Sublease of 115-125 East Lake Street: Chinatown Health Services Center
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Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember Craig,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20867 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Sublease with the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra for the development
and operation of the Chinatown Health Services Center at 115-125 East Lake
Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
Enactment No: RES 20867
ID#15-416 Fire Station No. 5 Expansion, Project No. 9235
Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, second by Councilmember Craig, the City
Council adopted Resolution 20868 approving plans and specifications for the Fire
Station No. 5 Expansion, Project No. 9235; and Authorize issuance of invitation to
bid, with bids to be opened on December 1, 2015. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
Enactment No: RES 20868
ID#15-434 Modification to the Classification/Salary Schedule and Workforce Allocation
change for the Community Development Department
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the
City Council adopted Resolution 20869 adding the position of Administrative Fire
Captain to the Classification/Salary Schedule at the salary range of 51.1; adding
the position of Computer Systems Administrator to the Classification/Salary
schedule at the salary range of 50.7; and modifying the workforce allocation to
the Community Development Department and accordingly approve the
modification to the Classification and Salary Schedule. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda
Enactment No: RES 20869
ID#15-415 El Dorado Park Improvements Project No. 9670
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Lutes, the City
Council adopted Resolution 20870 accepting the El Dorado Park Improvements,
City C.I.P. Project No. 9670, for maintenance and responsibility. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
Enactment No: RES 20870
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ID#15-436 Donation of Surplus Fire Apparatus to City of Quiroga, Michoacan, Mexico
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember De La
Rosa, the City Council adopted Resolution 20871 authorizing the donation of two
(2) surplus fire apparatus to the City of Quiroga, Michoacan, Mexico. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
Enactment No: RES 20871
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Craig announced she has an opening for in the Library and Community
Services Commission if anyone is interested in serving in that capacity representing
District 5.
Councilmember Barrera announced upcoming community events.
Councilmember De La Rosa appointed Elizabeth Ana Ambriz to the Library and
Community Services Commission and appointed Anthony Rocha to the Youth Advisory
Commission.
Councilmember Castaneda appointed Natalie Mendoza to the Youth Advisory
Commission. He requested a report on the City’s sales tax measure and how it will impact
the proposed sidewalk ordinance shifting liability to property owners. Councilmember
Castaneda further requested looking at the sidewalk repair program and consider
increasing future funding. He additionally requested the City consider declaring a state of
emergency to address the homeless and a winter warming shelters.
Councilmember McShane requested an update on the timeline for construction of the
new police station. He additionally requested an update on the proposed Transportation
Agency for Monterey County proposed transportation tax.
Mayor Gunter announced that on the upcoming Veterans Day Parade and festivities and
announced there will be a community meeting to discuss an ordinance relating to
Medicinal Marijuana in the Rotunda.
ADJOURNMENT
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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, November 3, 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
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final November 3, 2015
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#15-435 Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Deny Conditional Use Permit
2015-016
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION denying Conditional Use Permit 2015-016.
CONSIDERATION
ID#15-343 Sidewalk Ordinance Update
Recommendation: Introduce an ORDINANCE adding additional sections to Article I, Chapter 30 of the City
Code to codify maintenance and repair responsibility for City sidewalks to the abutting
property owner, and shift liability for injuries occurring on City sidewalks to the
responsible property owner.
ID#15-383 Deconstruction, Demolition and Construction Material Recovery and
Diversion from Landfills.
Recommendation: Introduce an ORDINANCE amending Chapter 9 of the City Code to provide for
"Deconstruction, Demolition and Construction Material Recovery and Diversion from
Landfills."
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.
ID#15-438 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Accept financial claims report.
ID#15-388 Salinas Police Department Parking Lot Masonry Wall and Fencing;
Project No. 9119
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Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION rejecting all bids received for the Salinas Police Department
Parking Lot Masonry Wall and Fencing; Project No. 9119.
ID#15-390 Sublease of 115-125 East Lake Street: Chinatown Health Services Center
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sublease with the
Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra for the development and operation of the
Chinatown Health Services Center at 115-125 East Lake Street.
ID#15-416 Fire Station No. 5 Expansion, Project No. 9235
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION approving plans and specifications for the Fire Station No. 5
Expansion, Project No. 9235; and Authorize issuance of invitation to bid, with bids to be
opened on December 1, 2015.
ID#15-434 Modification to the Classification/Salary Schedule and Workforce
Allocation change for the Community Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION on the following: 1) Add the position of Administrative Fire
Captain to the Classification/Salary Schedule at the salary range of 51.1; 2) Add the
position of Computer Systems Administrator to the Classification/Salary schedule at the
salary range of 50.7; and 3) Modify the workforce allocation to the Community
Development Department and accordingly approve the modification to the Classification
and Salary Schedule.
ID#15-415 El Dorado Park Improvements Project No. 9670
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION accepting the El Dorado Park Improvements, City C.I.P. Project
No. 9670, for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#15-436 Donation of Surplus Fire Apparatus to City of Quiroga, Michoacan,
Mexico
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the donation of two (2) surplus fire apparatus to the
City of Quiroga, Michoacan, Mexico.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
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City Clerk / Recording Secretary
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