City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · March 1, 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, March 1, 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.
CONSIDERATION
ID#15-588 Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey for
the Haciendas 3 Affordable Housing Development
Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, second by Councilmember McShane, the
City Coouncil adopted Resolution 20918 authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a loan agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey, with
modified terms for deferred payment of development fees in the amount of
$582,692, for the Haciendas 3 affordable housing development. 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 20918
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#15-590 Minutes
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Approved minutes of October 13, 2015; October 27, 2015; November 3, 2015;
November 17, 2015; and December 1, 2015.
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
ID#15-592 Financial Claims
Approved financial claims.
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
ID#15-546 Old Municipal Swimming Pool Building Retrofit - Phase 1; Project No. 9535
Upon motion by Councilmember Castañeda, second by Councilmember Craig,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20919 authorizing the allocation and transfer
of funds in the amount of $241,000 from the General Fund to CIP No. 9535;
approving award of contract to Premier Builders, Inc., for the Old Municipal
Swimming Pool Building Retrofit - Phase 1; Project No. 9535 in the amount of
$629,988.00 (Base Bid plus Additive Alternates 6 and 7); and authorizing the City
Manager or Designee to award any additional Additive Alternates if additional
funding becomes available. 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 20919
ID#15-580 PACE Program Update - Inclusion of California Home Finance
Authority
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20920 including City of Salinas in the
California Home Finance Authority PACE Programs and Associate Membership in
California Home Finance Authority. 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 20920
ID#15-582 License Agreement with Friends of the Salinas Public Library - 1 Station
Place, Unit A (Freight Building)
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20921 authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a license agreement with the Friends of the Salinas Public Library to use an
approximate 750 square foot portion of 1 Station Place, Unit A (Freight Building)
for storage. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor
Gunter
Enactment No: RES 20921
ID#15-583 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
the City Council adopted Resolution 20922 amending and incorporate updates
and revisions to the Salinas Hazard Mitigation Plan. 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 20922
ID#15-586 Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) proposed Sales Tax
Investment Plan - Support
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the
City Council adopted Resolution 20923 supporting the efforts of TAMC to place a
sales tax measure on the November 2016 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
Enactment No: RES 20923
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1, there were no reportable actions on the
following closed session items.
ID#15-570 a. Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a), conference
with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, D'Minga Ferguson vs. City of
Salinas, Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M132050.
b. 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
and Police Management Association.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN THE ROTUNDA AT 7:45 P.M.
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CONSIDERATION
ID#15-591 Strategic Planning Session Update
Receive Priority Survey update and provide direction to staff accordingly.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Lutes reported there will be a Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority
meeting to discuss issues that will need to come before the City Council in the next few
months.
Councilmember Castaneda requested staff consider repairs of private roads. He
additionally requested training for commission members in efforts to retain
commissioners. He additionally requested staff also look at establishing a seniors
commission and an arts commission.
Councilmember McShane announced he will be traveling to the National League of Cities
annual conference. Councilmember McShane requested the collaborate with
neighborhood associations by providing support staff. He further announced upcoming
community events in District 3. Councilmember McShane announced that the Salinas
City Center Improvement Association is now active.
Councilmember De La Rosa announced she participated in a three day retreat with
Salinas United Business Association. She announced upcoming community events.
Councilmember Barrera reported he participated in Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority
Strategic Planning Session where they identified six month and three year strategic
priorities.
Councilmember Craig reported that she has continued to meet with the County regarding
the proposed Transportation Agency for Monterey County tax. Councilmember Craig
requested a presentation from Police Activities League. She announced events she
attended throughout the week and upcoming community events.
Mayor Gunter announced events he attended throughout the week and upcoming events
in the community.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
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APPROVED:
_____________________________
Joe Gunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Elizabeth Soto, Deputy 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, March 1, 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 March 1, 2016
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
COMMENDATIONS
Community Safety Leadership Academy Graduates
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
Salinas National Marketing Campaign: DCI Progress Report - Rachel Deloffre, DCI Account
Manager
Building Healthy Communities Update - Andrea Manzo, BHC Manager
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#15-588 Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
for the Haciendas 3 Affordable Housing Development
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into a loan agreement
with the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey for deferred payment of
development fees in the amount of $582,692.00.
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#15-590 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of October 13, 2015; October 27, 2015; November 3, 2015;
November 17, 2015; December 1, 2015; December 15, 2015; February 9, 2016; and
February 23, 2016.
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ID#15-592 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#15-546 Old Municipal Swimming Pool Building Retrofit - Phase 1; Project No.
9535
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the allocation and transfer of funds in the amount
of $241,000 from the General Fund to CIP No. 9535; approving award of contract to
Premier Builders, Inc., for the Old Municipal Swimming Pool Building Retrofit - Phase 1;
Project No. 9535 in the amount of $629,988.00 (Base Bid plus Additive Alternates 6 and
7); and authorizing the City Manager or Designee to award any additional Additive
Alternates if additional funding becomes available.
ID#15-580 PACE Program Update - Inclusion of California Home Finance
Authority
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION including of the City of Salinas in the California Home
Finance Authority PACE Programs and Associate Membership in California Home
Finance Authority.
ID#15-582 License Agreement with Friends of the Salinas Public Library - 1 Station
Place, Unit A (Freight Building)
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into a license
agreement with the Friends of the Salinas Public Library to use an approximate 750
square foot portion of 1 Station Place, Unit A (Freight Building) for storage.
ID#15-583 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION to amending and incorporate updates and revisions to the
Salinas Hazard Mitigation Plan.
ID#15-586 Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) proposed Sales Tax
Investment Plan - Support
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION supporting the efforts of TAMC to place a sales tax measure
on the November 2016 election ballot.
CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#15-570 a. Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a), conference
with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, D'Minga Ferguson vs.
City of Salinas, Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M132050.
b. 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 and Police Management Association.
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THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 7:30 P.M.
CONSIDERATION
ID#15-591 Strategic Planning Session Update
Recommendation: Receive Priority Survey update and provide direction to staff accordingly.
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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