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Salinas, CA · October 18, 2016

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200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, City of Salinas CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org 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, October 18, 2016 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: 7- Councilmember Tony Barrera Councilmember Jose Castañeda Councilmember Kimbley Craig Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa Councilmember Jyl Lutes Councilmember Steve McShane Mayor Joe Gunter PROCLAMATIONS The City Council proclaimed: Veteran's Day Parade, November 11, 2016. ID#15-896 Arbor Day and Tree City USA PUBLIC COMMENT TIME RESTRICTIONS GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comment. CONSIDERATION ID#15-919 Parks/Open Spaces and Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Received report from Library and Community Services Director Cary Ann Sigfried which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. The following audience members commented on the report: Steve Ecklunnd City of Salinas Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2016 Unidentified audience member Isidro Cerda, Building Healthy Communities Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Resolution 21067 authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to enter into an agreement for professional services with Conservation Technix to prepare a Master Plan for Parks/Open Spaces and Recreation and Library Facilities was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda Enactment No: RES 21067 ID#15-803 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plans Received report from Transportation Planner James Serrano which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. The following audience members commented on the report: Ron Waddy Leo De La Rosa Eric Petersen Mary Ann Worden Unidentified audience member Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution 21068 approving Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plans at various locations and directing staff to pursue implementation was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21068 ID#15-913 Monte Bella Community Facilities District (CFD) Formation Received report from Finance Director Matt Pressey which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. The following audience members commented on the report: Eric Petersen Al Espindola Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Reimbursement Agreement between the Developer and the City providing for a deposit to cover costs of formation of Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Monte Bella) and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein; and approved Resolution 21069 approving amended revised Financial Policies and adopting Local Goals and Policies; and approved Resolution of Intention 595 declaring its intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Monte Bella) and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein, to authorize the levy of a special tax to pay the cost of acquiring or constructing certain public facilities, and paying for certain City of Salinas Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2016 incidental expenses and to pay debt service on bonded indebtedness, and Resolution of Intention 596 to incur bonded indebtedness within Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Monte Bella) and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein were approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda Enactment No: RES 21069; ROI 595; ROI 596 ID#15-924 Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Received report from Public Works Director Gary Petersen which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. The following audience members commented on the report: Unidentified audience member, Romero Institute Juan Martinez, Romero Institute Eric Petersen Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember Castañeda, Resolution 21070 allowing City staff to participate in governance and finance discussions associated with the development of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) comprised of representatives from various jurisdictions in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties, to form a community choice energy authority within the region was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21070 CONSENT AGENDA ID#15-901 Minutes Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Lutes, minutes of October 4, 2016 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda ID#15-928 Financial Claims Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda ID#15-907 Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Tree Trimming/Maintenance City of Salinas Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2016 Services, CIP No. 9237 Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Craig, Resolution 21071 awarding contract to West Coast Arborist, Inc., and Smith & Enright Landscape, Inc., for the Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Tree Trimming/Maintenance Services, CIP No. 9237 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21071 ID#15-908 Third Amendment Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Airport Improvement Projects Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Resolution 21072 approving a third amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for work at the Salinas Municipal Airport was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda Enactment No: RES 21072 ID#15-909 State Matching Grant for Airport Improvement Program No. 3-06-0206-25 Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember Castañeda, Resolution 21073 to approve submittal of the State Matching Grant for FAA Airport Improvement Program - Application for FAA Airport Improvement Program Number 3-06-0206-25 (AIP 25) for FY 15-16 Entitlement Projects and Discretionary Projects; approve and accept grant offer being received from the State of California, including amendments and change orders, consistent with Constitutional and local law requirements; authorize and empower the City Manager and or Designee to execute on behalf of the City of Salinas all required documentation with respect to the application for and the acceptance of State of California Matching Grant for Airport Electrical Improvements and the development of a Pavement Maintenance and Management Program associated with FAA Airport Improvement Program No. 3-06-0206-25 (AIP 25) upon prior approval as to form by the City Attorney was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21073 COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Craig reported that she will be hosting three community meetings in District 5 and announced that Republic Services, in collaboration with the City, is hosting a city-wide cleanup at various locations on October 22, 2016. She announced upcoming events taking place in November such as a District 5 cleanup and the grand re-opening City of Salinas Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2016 of JC Penney’s. She reported she will be attending a follow-up meeting with the City/County Animal Services Committee to consider consolidation of the two shelters. Councilmember Barrera requested a report from the City Manager regarding the ADA upgrades that are being requested by Ms. Estrada for the Train Station. He additionally requested a follow-up report regarding the N. First Street matter received from Mr. Ron Waddy during public comment. Councilmember Barrera requested Public Works consider repairs at Monte Bella Park. Councilmember De La Rosa reported she attended numerous events including a town hall meeting hosted by Sun Street Centers, the Hebbron Family Center Fall Harvest Festival, and a ceremonial agreement signing with Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency in efforts to provide potable water. Councilmember De La Rosa reported that businesses in the Alisal area expressed concerns regarding Ciclovia as it affects the businesses in the Salinas United Business Association district. Councilmember Lutes requested new street striping on Natividad Road and Calaveras Drive. She expressed concerns regarding the inadequate traffic control and signals on Bronoda Road and El Dorado Drive. Councilmember Lutes requested an update on the homeless ordinance. Request was second by Councilmember De La Rosa. She reported that she met with Jill Allen regarding the Service Center on E. Lake Street and Ms. Allen expressed concerns regarding the lack of funding to complete the project. Councilmember Lutes announced that she will be attending an upcoming Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting. Councilmember Castaneda requested an update on the Monte Bella Assessment funds for park maintenance. He requested a presentation from Measure Z, a traffic and safety plan from the Police Department and Public Works, and an expenditure report for all consultants paid for by the city. Councilmember Castaneda expressed concerns regarding the Notice of Violation that is being issued by Code Enforcement and the timeframe that is allotted to correct the violations. Councilmember Castaneda also requested the city work with the Salinas United Business Association and Ciclovia on a compromise for future events. Councilmember Castaneda requested a follow-up report on the homeless ordinance. Councilmember McShane announced upcoming meetings and events which included the Mayoral debate, LORNA holiday home decorating contest, Planning Commission meeting and the electric vehicle test drive community meeting. He requested a meeting or response regarding ADA upgrades that are being requested by Ms. Estrada for the Train Station. Councilmember McShane provided a written report highlighting his trip to Soke, Turkey. Mayor Gunter reported that he attended the Robert Mondovi Institute of Food and Wine where they awarded the City of Salinas for its efforts surrounding agriculture technology. Mayor Gunter reported that he attended the Fort Ord Reuse Authority where they discussed the east bypass road in efforts to avoid major traffic impacts on HWY 68. He announced upcoming events that included Gil’s Basketball Academy Celebration, Hartnell Community College Awards, and the NAACP Awards Breakfast. Mayor Gunter reported that he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference where they discussed the homeless ordinance and noted that the City is leading in addressing homelessness throughout the state. Mayor Gunter requested the Police Department and the California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control increase enforcement at Buffalo Wild Wings and other restaurants in the area in efforts to reduce violence at family establishments. City of Salinas Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2016 CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 7:47 p.m. pursuant to: ID#15-927 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, Human Resources Officer; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resource Analyst; and Donna Williamson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE Pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.1, there were no reportable actions on closed session matters. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjournd at 8:40 p.m. City of Salinas Page 6

Agenda

City of Salinas 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, October 18, 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 October 18, 2016 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PROCLAMATIONS Veteran's Day Parade, November 11, 2016. ID#15-896 Arbor Day and Tree City USA 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#15-919 Parks/Open Spaces and Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Recommendation: Approve Resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to enter into an agreement for professional services with Conservation Technix to prepare a Master Plan for Parks/Open Spaces and Recreation and Library Facilities. ID#15-803 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plans Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plans at various locations and direct staff to pursue implementation. ID#15-913 Monte Bella Community Facilities District (CFD) Formation Recommendation: Authorize City Manager to execute Reimbursement Agreement between the Developer and the City providing for a deposit to cover costs of formation of Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Monte Bella) and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein; approve a resolution for amended revised Financial Policies and adopting Local Goals and Policies; and approve a resolution declaring its intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Monte Bella) and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein, to authorize the levy of a special tax to pay the cost of acquiring or constructing certain public facilities, and paying for certain incidental expenses and to pay debt service on bonded indebtedness, and adopt a resolution to incur bonded indebtedness within Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Monte Bella) and Improvement Area Nos. 1, 2 and 3 therein. ID#15-924 Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) City of Salinas Page 2 Printed on 10/13/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 18, 2016 Recommendation: Approve Resolution allowing City staff to participate in governance and finance discussions associated with the development of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) comprised of representatives from various jurisdictions in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties, to form a community choice energy authority within the region. 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#15-901 Minutes Recommendation: Approve minutes of October 4, 2016. ID#15-928 Financial Claims Recommendation: Approve Financial Claims Report. ID#15-907 Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Tree Trimming/Maintenance Services, CIP No. 9237 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution awarding contract to West Coast Arborist, Inc., and Smith & Enright Landscape, Inc., for the Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Tree Trimming/Maintenance Services, CIP No. 9237. ID#15-908 Third Amendment Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Airport Improvement Projects Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing a third amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for work at the Salinas Municipal Airport. ID#15-909 State Matching Grant for Airport Improvement Program No. 3-06-0206-25 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing submittal of the State Matching Grant for FAA Airport Improvement Program - Application for FAA Airport Improvement Program Number 3-06-0206-25 (AIP 25) for FY 15-16 Entitlement Projects and Discretionary Projects; approve and accept grant offer including amendments and change orders, consistent with Constitutional and local law requirements; and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute on behalf of the City of Salinas all required documentation with respect to the application for and the acceptance of State of California Matching Grant. 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#15-927 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, Human Resources Officer; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resource Analyst; and Donna Williamson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, City of Salinas Page 3 Printed on 10/13/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 18, 2016 regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors. ADJOURNMENT _____________________________ Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM ANY ADDENDUMS WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF REGULAR MEETINGS 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.CITYOFSALINAS.ORG 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, October 13, 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 . 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