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200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, City of Salinas CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org Meeting Minutes - Unofficial City Council Mayor Joe Gunter Councilmembers: Scott Davis, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2 Steve McShane, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4 Kimbley Craig, District 5 - John "Tony" Villegas, District 6 Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., City Manager Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381 Tuesday, May 2, 2017 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA ROLL CALL Present: 7- Councilmember Tony Barrera Councilmember Kimbley Craig Councilmember Scott Davis Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa Councilmember Steve McShane Councilmember John Villegas Mayor Joe Gunter CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 4:02 p.m. pursuant to: ID#17-227 a. Real Property Negotiations (RANN, LLC.) - Cal. Govt. Code §54956.8, conference with real property negotiators City Manager Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, Public Works Director Gary Petersen, and Assistant Public Works Director Don Reynolds to discuss the price and terms of payment for purchase of properties located at 45 Soledad Street, Salinas, California 93901 (APN 002-191-010-000). PUBLIC DISCLOSURE Pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.1, there were no reportable actions on closed session matters. The City Council reconvened in the Rotunda at 4:20 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS The City Council proclaimed: City of Salinas Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial May 2, 2017 National Small Business Week: April 30 - May 6, 2017 National Nurses Week: May-12, 2017 National Prevention Week: May 14 -20, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Week: May 1-5, 2017 Poppy Month: May 2017 Salinas United 2017 PRESENTATION Alisal Water Corporation (ALCO) Received presentation from Tom Adcock, President of Alisal Water Corporation. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Received general public comment. PUBLIC HEARING ID#17-116 City Development Impact Fee Annual Adjustment Received report from Public Works Assistant Lynn Mau, which is filed in the City Clerk's Office as the official record. The following audience members commented on the report: Al Espindola Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember McShane, Resolution 21159 increasing City development impact fees by 3.9% effective July 1, 2017, based on the Engineering News Record (ENR) construction cost index (CCI) increase over the last year was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21159 ID#17-136 FY 2017-18 City-Wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges Received report from Finance Director Matt Pressey, which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. Councilmember De La Rosa made a motion to approve the FY 2017-18 City-wide schedule of fees and services. Councilmember Davis requested an amendment to the motion approving the fees as presented with the exception of Line 7 (vehicle inspection fee) of Attachment 4 (Police Fees). Friendly amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion. Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember Davis, Resolution 21160 approving adjustments and additions to the City-Wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges effective Monday, July 3, 2017 with amendments was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Salinas Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial May 2, 2017 Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21160 ID#17-230 FY 2017-18 Annual Action Plan and 2017 Citizen Participation Plan Received report from Community Development Director Megan Hunter, which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. The following audience members expressed support of the $500,000 CDBG Public Facilities & CIP allocation to the First United Methodist Church: Steve Lundine, First United Methodist Church Pastor Johnny Lerma Michael Andrews Greg Benson Dave Cheryl Forest Yvonne Stone Paul Ashenburger Mae Green Smith Unidentified audience member Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Craig, Resolutions 21161 approving the FY 2017-18 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding including Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Emergency Solutions Grant and Resolution 21162 approving the amended 2017 Citizen Participation Plan and authorize submittal to HUD were approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21161; RESO 21162 ID#17-231 FY 2017-18 State of California Housing and Community Development Emergency Solutions Grant for San Benito and Monterey Counties Received report from Community Development Director Megan Hunter, which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution 21163 approving the FY 2017-18 application submittal to the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21163 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT City of Salinas Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial May 2, 2017 ID#17-226 Youth Civic Engagement Pilot Project Received report from Library and Community Services Director Cary Anne Siegfried, which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. Councilmember Villegas expressed support in efforts to keep the youth in the community engaged and participating in local government. Councilmember McShane recommended staff work collaboratively with the school districts and other entities to open the doors for shared resources. He added that a youth program has to focus on building networks throughout the city regardless of cultural and socio economic differences. Councilmember Craig recommended an attendance policy with some flexibility to ensure committment and recommended providing stipends to participants upon program completion. Councilmember De La Rosa expressed support of the propose pilot program and added that it is a great opportunity for youth. Councilmember Barrera expressed concerns regarding the disestablishment of the former Youth Commission and requested staff conduct outreach throughout the community including the Alisal area. Councilmember Davis expressed support and stated he looks forward to expanding the project to multiple summer civic engagement projects. He recommended working with the high school district's ASB Class Presidents to boost youth participation and policy development. Mayor Gunter expressed support and recommended reaching out to local community members to assist in mentoring the youth. The following audience member commented on the report: Dominic Dursa Stephen Kennedy Kathryn Ramirez No action required. ID#17-228 Permit Center Progress Report on Action Plan Received report from Community Development Director Megan Hunter, which is filed in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. Councilmember Craig recommended the department reach out to the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce to provide educational lunch seminars on how to obtain the various types of permits and general services. Councilmember McShane recommended focusing on providing education and training to the Planning Commission. He recommended providing services in the evening hours and on weekends to include code enforcement, permit and planning services. Councilmember Villegas stated he would like to see proactive code enforcement during City of Salinas Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial May 2, 2017 the evenings hours and weekends. He recommended the department focus on improving customer service and consider establishing an employee incentive program. Councilmember De La Rosa recommended the development of a public education program. She added that she would like to see improvemetns on customer service and enforcement of illegal mobile vendors. Councilmember Barrera also encouraged the department to educate the public on the permitting process and recommended additional staffing, such as a "greeter". Councilmember Davis expressed support of the Kisen trainings and staff for being able to identify the issues in Community Development and working towards a solution. Mayor Gunter recommended staff focus on educating and/or appointing qualified Planning Commission as there are signigicant projects and key policy matters gaining momentum that will require action. Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember McShane, the Fourth Progress Report on Implementation of the Strategic Action Plan, in reference to the Organizational Assessment of the Community Development Departmen was received and accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter CONSENT AGENDA ID#17-207 Minutes Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the minutes of March 7, 2017 were tabled; the minutes of January 24, 2017; April 4, 2017; and April 18, 2017 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter ID#17-225 Financial Claims Report Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter ID#17-210 Transportation Planning Grant - Local Match Appropriation Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Resolution 21164 authorizing an appropriation transfer to meet Caltrans grant local match requirements and approve augmentation of professional services agreement for Rami + Associates for $5,525 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Salinas Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial May 2, 2017 Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21164 ID#17-214 Uniform bylaws and Police Community Advisory Committee The following audience members commented on the report: Eric Petersen Al Espindola Stephen Kennedy Richard Fors, PCAC Member Wes White Dominc Dursa Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Villegas, Resolution 21165 establishing uniform bylaws for the City's commissions, committees, and boards and establishing the number of members of the Police Community Advisory Committee was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Barrera Enactment No: RES 21165 ID#17-216 Salinas City Code Amendment - Chapter 4, Article VII (Salinas Municipal Airport) Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Ordinance 2593 updating the regulations pertaining to the operation and the management of the Salinas Municipal Airport [Exempt from CEQA-CEQA Guidelines 15063(b)(3)] was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: ORD 2593 ID#17-190 Acquisition of 7 Murphy Street and 282 East Alisal Street Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution 21166 authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement related to the new Public Safety Center with the John and Rita Muller Trust UTA for the acquisition of 7 Murphy Street and 282 East Alisal Street was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21166 City of Salinas Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial May 2, 2017 COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Barrera reported that he is working with Council, staff and Supervisor Alejo to consider a potential warming shelter location for women and children. Councilmember De La Rosa reported that she attended various community events to include the Asian Festival, the Market Place, Senior Prom, and the Dia del Niño at Acosta Plaza. She reported she attended the joint City/County Animal Services Program Committee meeting. Councilmember Craig reported she attended legislative meetings in Sacramento with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) staff on behalf of the Rail Policy Committee to support the passage of SB 1, AB 456. She reported that the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau is in the process of putting together a comprehensive plan to improve the small business community in support of the Big Sur economy. Councilmember Craig reported that she attended the El Mercado and is looking for assistance surrounding parking issue on Iris Drive because of the market. She reported that she will be attending the National Resource Network Conference in Washington, DC and will report back upon her return. Councilmember McShane appointed Joey Martinez to the Library and Community Services Commission. He expressed support of the Arts Ordinance and requested staff consider attending the American Council for the Arts Conference. Councilmember McShane stated he will be representing the City at Silicon Valley AgTech. Additionally, he reported the Subcommittee Commissions, Boards, and Committee met and recommendations were made relating to how items are placed on the agenda, tracking of Council requests and the number of community meetings. Councilmember Villegas requested a crosswalk in the Everett Alvarez High School area to improve pedestrian safety. Mayor Gunter announced he will be attending various meetings and events including CASP, Anti-Bullying Summit, Career Day, and a Faith Breakfast. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. APPROVED: __________________________ Joe Gunter, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk City of Salinas Page 7