City Council

Name: City Council — Salinas, CA
Start: 2016-01-12
End: 2016-01-12
Location: Salinas, CA

Regular Meeting

Salinas, CA · January 12, 2016

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, January 12, 2016 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA ROLL CALL 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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT ID#15-508 Update on Economic Development Efforts Received report from Economic Development Manager Andy Myrick which is on file in the City Clerk's Office as the official record. PUBLIC HEARING ID#15-444 2015 Weed Abatement Program Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, second by Councilmember Craig,the City Council adopted Resolution 20902 approving charges for the abatement of weeds on six properties within the City of Salinas, and directed the Finance Director to collect the charges from the property owners. 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 20902 City of Salinas Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2016 ID#15-499 Appeal of Planning Commission decision to approve Conditional Use Permit 2015-023 Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Lutes, the City Council approved Resolution 20903 denying Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2015-023, a request to establish and operate an alcohol related use consisting of an off-sale general license at an existing retail store use (Rite Aid). The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes and Mayor Gunter Noes: 2- Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Craig Enactment No: RES 20903 ID#15-503 An Ordinance related to the establishment and the regulation of commercial cannabis businesses. The City Council received the report which is on file in the City Clerk's Office as the official record. The City Council will consider adoption of the Ordinance on January 26, 2016. CONSENT AGENDA ID#15-491 Minutes Minutes were tabled. ID#15-505 Financial Claims Approved Financial claims report. ID#15-495 California State Library Literacy Services Grant Award Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the City Council approved Resolution accepting the California State Library Literacy Services grant award of $80,896 for the continuation of the Library's adult and family literacy programs. 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 20904 COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Lutes reported that the Finance Committee meeting discussed interest in conducting a city-wide Compensation Study for all employees. Councilmember Castaneda requested a report on scheduled encampment cleanups, a report on the current warming shelter, a report considering a minimum wage increase in the City, a report from the Police Chief regarding ICE and Homeland Security in the City and finally, a presentation from staff outlining programs provided at the Breadbox and City of Salinas Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2016 Firehouse Recreation Centers. Councilmember McShane requested an update on the exercise equipment installation at Laurel Heights Park, a report on the crime rate in the City from the Police Chief, and an inventory of historic resources, preservation and awareness. Councilmember De La Rosa requested a report on the City’s efforts on historic preservation. Councilmember Barrera requested an update report on the lease agreements with Go Kids, Inc. and the Senior Center at the Firehouse Recreation Center. He commended the City for the letter of support provided to Monterey Salinas Transit for grant funding to assist with the replacement of their fleet. Councilmember Craig reported on behalf of the Rail Policy Subcommittee that the $1 million that was allocated for the Intermodal Transportation Center has surpassed that amount and the Committee will need to seek additional state and federal funding in order to complete the project. She requested an update on the contract for the California Welcome Center and overall progress report. Request was second by Councilmember McShane. Mayor Gunter requested attendance records for all the City Commissions. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1, there were no reportable action on the following closed session items. ID#15-496 a. Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a), conference with legal counsel, re. existing litigation, Loggins, Latosha et al. vs. City of Salinas, Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M29187. b. Real Property Negotiations (Municipal Stadium) - Government Code Section 54954.8, conference with real property negotiators City Manager Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., Assistant City Manager Jim Pia and City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan to discuss the terms of payment for lease of properties located at 175 Maryal Drive. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. City of Salinas Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2016 APPROVED: _____________________________ Joe Gunter, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk City of Salinas Page 4

Agenda

City of Salinas 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 www.ci.salinas.ca.us Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, January 12, 2016 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 January 12, 2016 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS Presentation of Holiday Home Lighting Awards. Councilmember Castañeda will recognize Voices of the Street and Salinas Justice. Councilmember McShane will recognize the Action Council and Compass Church. PRESENTATION Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes. California State University Monterey Bay – Sustainable City Year Program 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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT ID#15-508 Update on Economic Development Efforts Recommendation: Receive this report and provide direction to staff as appropriate. PUBLIC HEARING ID#15-444 2015 Weed Abatement Program Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION approving charges for the abatement of weeds on six properties within the City of Salinas, and direct the Finance Director to collect the charges from the property owners. ID#15-499 Appeal of Planning Commission decision to approve Conditional Use Permit 2015-023 City of Salinas Page 2 Printed on 1/7/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 12, 2016 Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION denying the appeal and approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2015-023, a request to establish and operate an alcohol related use consisting of an off-sale general license at an existing retail store use (Rite Aid). ID#15-503 An Ordinance related to the establishment and the regulation of commercial cannabis businesses. Recommendation: Introduce an ordinance related to the establishment and the regulation of commercial cannabis businesses. 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#15-491 Minutes Recommendation: Approval of minutes. ID#15-505 Financial Claims Recommendation: Approve financial claims report. ID#15-495 California State Library Literacy Services Grant Award Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION accepting the California State Library Literacy Services grant award of $80,896 for the continuation of the Library's adult and family literacy programs. 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. CLOSED SESSION Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to: ID#15-496 a. Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a), conference with legal counsel, re. existing litigation, Loggins, Latosha et al. vs. City of Salinas, Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M29187. b. Real Property Negotiations (Municipal Stadium) - Government Code Section 54954.8, conference with real property negotiators City Manager Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., Assistant City Manager Jim Pia and City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan to discuss the terms of payment for lease of properties located at 175 Maryal Drive. ADJOURNMENT _____________________________ City Clerk / Recording Secretary AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM ANY ADDENDUMS WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF REGULAR MEETINGS City of Salinas Page 3 Printed on 1/7/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final January 12, 2016 OR 24 HOURS OF SPECIAL MEETINGS, UNLESS OTHERWISE ALLOWED UNDER THE BROWN ACT. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS MAY BE VIEWED AT THE SALINAS CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, 200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SALINAS, AND ARE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT WWW.CI.SALINAS.CA.US ON THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE MEETING. PUBLIC MATERIAL FOR OPEN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL LESS THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING, MAY BE VIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION THAT IS DIFFERENT THAN THE PROPOSED ACTION REFLECTED ON THE AGENDA. DISABILITY-RELATED MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION, INCLUDING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES, MAY BE REQUESTED BY ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING. REQUESTS SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 200 LINCOLN AVENUE, SALINAS, 758-7381, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT BY NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING. HEARING IMPAIRED OR TTY/TDD TEXT TELEPHONE USERS MAY CONTACT THE CITY BY DIALING 711 FOR THE CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICE (CRS) OR BY TELEPHONING ANY OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS’ CRS TELEPHONE NUMBER. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION This agenda was posted on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the City Clerk’s Office and in the Council Rotunda. Meetings are streamed live at https://salinas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and televised live on Channel 25 at 4 p.m. on the date of the regularly scheduled meeting and broadcasted at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Monday following the meeting. Recent City Council meetings may also be viewed on the Salinas Channel at http://vimeo.com/channels/thesalinaschannel or on the Salinas Channel on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel . City of Salinas Page 4 Printed on 1/7/2016

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