City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · February 23, 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, February 23, 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#15-566 A Report to City Council regarding 2015 Homicides and Violence Prevention
Efforts
The City Council received the report from Police Chief Kelly McMillin which iis on
file in the City Clerk's Office as the offical record.
CONSIDERATION
ID#15-578 Charter Update
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember Lutes, the
City Council adopted Resolution 20912 regarding the placement of an amended
Charter on the June 2016 Statewide Presidential Primary Election Ballot. 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
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Enactment No: RES 20912
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#15-530 Minutes
Approved minutes of January 12, 2016; and January 26, 2016. The minutes of
December 1, 2015 and December 15, 2015 were tabled.
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
ID#15-575 Financial Claims Report
Approved financial claims report.
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
ID#15-457 Fire Station No. 5 Expansion - Project No. 9235
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember De La
Rosa, the City Council adopted Resolution 20913 approving award of contract to
American Construction Engineers for the Fire Station No. 5 Expansion - Project
No. 9235, in the amount of $532,091. 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 20913
ID#15-516 Amend Chapter 14 of Salinas City Code and the Revised and Restated
Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclables & Green Waste
Collections
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember De La
Rosa, the City Council adopted Resoluton 20914 amending the Revised and
Restated Solid Waste, Recyclables & Green Waste Collection Franchise
Agreement with Republic Services; and adopted Ordinance 2567 amending
Chapter 14 of the Salinas City Municipal Code related to mandatory recycling.
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 20914; ORD 2567
ID#15-550 Parking Enforcement
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the
City Council authorized a Request for Proposal for parking enforcement in the
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City of Salinas. 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 20915
ID#15-551 Vibrancy Plan: Main Street Conceptual Design
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Lutes, the
City Council authorizing a Professional Service Agreement for preliminary
engineering for Main Street improvements as part of the Vibrancy Plan
implementation. 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
ID#15-558 Purchase and Sale Agreement for 12 Soledad Street
Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, second by Councilmember McShane, the
City Council adopted Resolution 20915 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Richard Lee Trust for the Purchase of 12
Soledad 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 20915
ID#15-560 Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Street Maintenance Work
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Lutes, the
City Council adopted Resolution 20919 awarding contract to Granite Construction
and Granite Rock Company for the Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous
Street Maintenance Work, Contract No. 2015-JOB01-Class-A. 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 20916
. ID#15-564 High-Speed Broadband Project
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember
Castañeda, the City Council adopted Resolution 20917 authorizing application for
a High-Speed Broadband Project through the California State Library, and
approved participation in the 2015-16 Universal Service Program for Schools and
Libraries at discounted internet e-rates. 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
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Enactment No: RES 20917
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember De La Rosa requested support for the United Farmworker's March with
in-kind services. She announced she attended the Salinas United Business Association
retreat and stated they are in the process of establishing goals for the Association and
new methods to support existing business. Councilmember De La Rosa requested a
presentation from Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency and a presentation
from Go Kids, Inc.
Councilmember Barrera commended the Fire Department and Community Development
Director Megan Hunter for their public engagement.
Councilmember Craig requested a presentation from the Police Activities League prior to
the release of the Department of Justice report. Request was second by Councilmember
Barrera. She requested the City consider a policy or measures to prevent drones from
interfering with City process. Councilmember Craig requested staff consider legislation
for signature gatherers to ensure accuracy in information from petitions being circulated.
Councilmember Craig expressed support of the City’s law enforcement collaboration
efforts with other law enforcement agencies.
Councilmember Lutes reported that the CEQA process continues for the relocation of the
solid waste transfer station. Councilmember Lutes removed Stephen Kennedy and
Richard Fors from the Police Community Advisdory Committee and appointed John Tony
Villegas and Karen Aruajo to the Police Community Advisory Comission; and appointed
George Anzo to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Castaneda requested a report from the Police Chief on vehicle impounds
as of the passage of AB60. He additionally requested staff look at lighting conditions a
public parks and public places. Councilmember Castaneda announced upcoming events
in the community. Councilmember Castaneda requested a future meeting in the Alisal
area.
Councilmember McShane requested the City Manager make the Bruhn building a priority
to the City and economic development. Request was second by Councilmember
Castaneda and Craig. Councilmember McShane announced upcoming events in the
community. Councilmember McShane announced he will be traveling to Washington, DC
on behalf of the City to the National League of Cities. Councilmember McShane
appointed Dwight Metcalfe to the Police Community Advisory Committee. He further
requested a presentation from the County of Monterey to give a presentation on the State
of the County and matters of mutual interest with the City.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1, there were no reportable action on the
following closed session items.
ID#15-576 a. Labor Negotiations - Cal. Govt. Code §54957.6, with its designated labor
representatives Ray Corpuz, City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City
Attorney; Katherine Hogan, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Matt Pressey,
Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Senior Human Resources Analyst;
Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resource Analyst; and Donna Williamson, Liebert
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Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Police Officers Association,
Police Management Association, Salinas Firefighters IAFF Local 1270, and
Fire Supervisors Association.
b. Existing Litigation - Cal. Govt. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding existing litigation, Fitzgerald, James vs. City of Salinas,
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ9700220.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
_____________________________
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, February 23, 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 February 23, 2016
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ID#15-566 A Report to City Council regarding 2015 Homicides and Violence
Prevention Efforts
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive a report from the Chief of Police.
CONSIDERATION
ID#15-578 Charter Update
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution regarding the placement of
an amended Charter on the June 2016 Statewide Presidential Primary Election Ballot.
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#15-530 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of December 1, 2015; December 15, 2015; January 12, 2016; and
January 26, 2016.
ID#15-575 Financial Claims Report
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#15-457 Fire Station No. 5 Expansion - Project No. 9235
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION approving award of contract to American Construction
Engineers for the Fire Station No. 5 Expansion - Project No. 9235, in the amount of
$532,091.
ID#15-516 Amend Chapter 14 of Salinas City Code and the Revised and Restated
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Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclables & Green Waste
Collections
Recommendation: Introduce and adopt an ORDINANCE amending Chapter 14 of the Salinas City
Municipal Code related to mandatory recycling; and approve a RESOLUTION
amending the Revised and Restated Solid Waste, Recyclables & Green Waste
Collection Franchise Agreement with Republic Services.
ID#15-550 Parking Enforcement
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing a Request for Proposals for parking enforcement
in the City of Salinas.
ID#15-551 Vibrancy Plan: Main Street Conceptual Design
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Service Agreement for preliminary
engineering for Main Street improvements as part of the Vibrancy Plan implementation.
ID#15-558 Purchase and Sale Agreement for 12 Soledad Street
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale
Agreement with the Richard Lee Trust for the Purchase of 12 Soledad Street.
ID#15-560 Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Street Maintenance Work
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION awarding contract to Granite Construction and Granite Rock
Company for the Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Street Maintenance Work,
Contract No. 2015-JOB01-Class-A.
ID#15-564 High-Speed Broadband Project
Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing application for a High-Speed Broadband Project
through the California State Library, and approve participation in the 2015-16 Universal
Service Program for Schools and Libraries at discounted internet e-rates.
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#15-576 a. Labor Negotiations - Cal. Govt. Code §54957.6, with its designated
labor representatives Ray Corpuz, City Manager; Christopher A.
Callihan, City Attorney; Katherine Hogan, Senior Deputy City Attorney;
Matt Pressey, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Senior Human
Resources Analyst; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resource Analyst; and
Donna Williamson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations
with Police Officers Association, Police Management Association,
Salinas Firefighters IAFF Local 1270, and Fire Supervisors Association.
b. Existing Litigation - Cal. Govt. Code §54956.9(a), conference with
legal counsel regarding existing litigation, Fitzgerald, James vs. City of
Salinas, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ9700220.
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ADJOURNMENT
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City Clerk / Recording Secretary
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