City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · June 20, 2017
Minutes
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, June 20, 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
SISTER CITY DELEGATION
The City Council commended the Salinas youth delegation traveling to Ichikikushikino, Japan
representing the City.
COMMENDATION
The Salinas Rotary Club presented a check to the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra to
support their services.
PRESENTATION
United Way of Monterey County
Katy Castagna, Executive Director of United Way of Monterey County provide her report
highlight three main service areas which include financial stability, child care, and
housing. Some of the financial services provided are the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA), the stuff the bus campaign in partnership with the Monterey County
Office of Education and local school districts, and the 2-1-1 information referral services.
In the area of housing, United Way increased its focus on providing housing support
services, serving as the fiscal agent for the homeless census, family resource center,
partnered with Monterey Bay Housing Trust and collaborative efforts with the Farmworker
Housing Study and action plan. United Way continues to provide support in the area of
childcare via increasing the number of subsided childcare slots, funding the gab for
Migrant Head Start and increasing local solutions such as the Kindergarten Bridge in
Castroville and the Informal Caretaker Network out of the City of Gonzales. United way
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continues to evaluate the programs they invest in and is always looking at ways to
continue to build community engagement and results focused initiatives and funding
criteria to improve the quality of life.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ID#17-330 2017 Fireworks Enforcement and Response Plan
Received report from Fire Chief Edmond Rodriguez and Police Chief Adele Fresé, which
is filed in the City Clerk’s Office for the record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Robert Powers
Dennis Revell, Legal Counsel for TNT Fireworks
Receive and accept report.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER SALINAS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#17-328 FY 2017-18 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets
Received report from City Manager Ray Corpuz and Finance Director Matt Pressey, which
is filed in the City Clerk’s Office for the record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Eric Petersen
Steve Striffler, Salinas Tennis Center
India Hoffman, United Tennis Association
Tyler Curran
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21200 and Successor Agency Resolution 34 approving the proposed
FY 2017-18 Operating Budget for the City of Salinas and Successor Agency to the
former Salinas Redevelopment Agency and the FY 2017-18 Capital Improvement
Budget for the City of Salinas 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 21200; SA 34
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#17-245 Minutes
Tabled minutes of May 2, 2017; May 16, 2017; and May 31, 2017.
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ID#17-331 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#17-266 AT&T Services Inc., First Amendment to Airport Lease
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21201 authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a lease agreement between
the City of Salinas and AT&T services, Inc. for the use of an office building
located at 445 Airport Boulevard 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 21201
ID#17-303 Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2017-18
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21202 approving the Investment Policy for the City of Salinas for fiscal
year 2017-18 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 21202
ID#17-307 Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Class A Street Maintenance
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21203 awarding two two-year contracts to Granite Rock DBA Pavex
construction and Granite Construction Company for the Job Order Contracting for
Miscellaneous Class A Street/Street Maintenance Work 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 21203
ID#17-309 Memoranda of Understanding for Fire Supervisors Association (FSA) and
Association of Management Personnel of Salinas (AMPS)
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21204 approving the Memoranda of Understanding between the City
of Salinas and the Fire Supervisors Association and Association of Management
Personnel of Salinas (AMPS) for a three-year term through December 31, 2019
and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memoranda of Understanding was
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approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember Davis
Enactment No: RES 21204
ID#17-314 North Sanborn Road Safety Improvements Project No. 9089 (Federal Project
No. HSIPL-5045(027)
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21205 rejecting all bids received for the North Sanborn Road Safety
Improvements Project No. 9089 (Federal Project No. HSIPL-5045(027)) 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 21205
ID#17-317 City Data Services and Institute for Urban Initiatives Agreements
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21206 authorizing the renewal of a contract with City Data Services
and approving a multi-year contract with the Institute for Urban Initiatives 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 21206
ID#17-318 Funding Agreements with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County
(TAMC)
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21207 authorizing a professional services agreement with Harris &
Associates for the Monte Bella CFD Acquisition Auditing Services 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 21207
ID#17-321 Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21208 authorizing a professional services agreement with Harris &
Associates for the Monte Bella CFD Acquisition Auditing Services was approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21208
ID#17-323 Salinas Municipal Airport Rates and Fees Schedule 2017-2018
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21209 approving the 2017-2018 Salinas Municipal Airport Rates and
Fee Schedule 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 21209
ID#17-326 Access to Summary Criminal History Information for Employment,
Certification, and Licensing Programs
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21210 allowing the City of Salinas to access the State of California
Department of Justice's Live Scan system for local, state, and federal level
criminal history information for employment, certification, and licensing
programs 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 21210
ID#17-327 City Council Future Agenda and Presentation Items and District Meetings
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Craig,
Resolution 21211 updating the City Council’s District Meeting Policy and
establishing a procedure for tracking future agenda items and presentation
requests 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 21211
ID#17-334 Modification to Classification-Salary Schedule
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21212 modifying the City of Salinas Classification-Salary Schedule as
of June 20, 2017 in accordance with California Code of Regulations, (CCR), Title
2, Section 570.5 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
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Enactment No: RES 21212
CONSIDERATION
ID#17-332 Welcoming City Resolution
Received report from City Attorney Christopher Callihan, which is filed in the City Clerk’s
Office for the record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Manuel Valencia, LULAC
Lisa Cisneros, Civil Legal Aid
Ali, SEIU 521
Cesar Lara, Building Healthy Communities
Anthony Rocha
Christopher Barrera, Salinas LULAC
Wes White
Dominic Dursa
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Villegas,
Resolution 21213 establishing Salinas as a Welcoming City was approved with
amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Villegas
Noes: 2- Councilmember De La Rosa and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21213
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barrera reported he volunteered at Alliance on Aging on Father’s Day and
encouraged Council to visit the Alliance on Aging to show support of the senior
community.
Councilmember Davis reported that the community cleanup held at Acosta Plaza was a
success and thanked the community for their efforts resulting in 79% waste diversion.
Councilmember De La Rosa thanked the maintenance staff for their efforts in cleaning
up Laurel Extension.
Councilmember Craig reported she will be traveling with the Transportation Agency for
Monterey County (TAMC) to Oakland, California to discuss the priorities for the capital
corridor joint powers authority. She reported that TAMC begun their HWY 156 Expansion
meetings and reported that the project will address the hospitality needs in the County.
Councilmember Craig reported that she attended the Public Safety Facility meeting
where they discussed the needs for a police station and community needs. In closing,
she reported that both she and Councilmember De La Rosa requested a community
meeting from Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority regarding the future of the transfer
station as they had very low public attendance at their last meeting.
Councilmember Villegas announced the Ernie Camacho baseball camp will begin on July
1 and encouraged Salinas youth to participate. He announced he will be attending the
Monterey Bay Air Resource District meeting on June 21 on behalf of Councilmember
McShane. Councilmember Villegas reported that he spoke with the Salinas Union High
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School District Superintendent regarding the dialogue surrounding the school resource
officers and encouraged the public to reach out to the school district in support of the
city’s community policing efforts. In closing, Councilmember Villegas commended both
the Police and Fire Department for their professionalism and dedication.
Councilmember McShane requested a more robust city events calendar. Request was
second by Councilmember Villegas. He announced he will not be attending the Fireworks
Subcommittee meeting as he will be representing the City at the Clean Air Leaders
Awards event. Councilmember McShane further requested an update on the Transient
Occupancy Tax received from local hotels and motels, including a report on long-term
rentals and H2A housing. He additional requested the City reconvene the Rail Policy
Committee. Councilmember McShane expressed concerns regarding Mann Packing
moving to Gonzales, California, and requested an update the AgLand trust.
Councilmember McShane requested the City develop a brochure to inform the public on
how to report concerns to the City, including reporting via the MySalinas App.
Councilmember McShane announced a Turkish delegation will be visiting Salinas during
the month of August.
Mayor Gunter reported he visited the County building at Natividad Road at Laurel Drive
and 321 North Main Street as potential sites for a temporary warming shelter. Mayor
Gunter announced he attended the California Rodeo Scholarship Awards event and the
City/County Animal Services Committee. Mayor Gunter announced the Jr. Giants kickoff
will take place on Saturday, June 24 and the Airport Tenant Appreciation Day event is
also taking place on June 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 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.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
4:00 PM
SALINAS ROTUNDA
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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
SISTER CITY DELEGATION
Ichiki-kushikino, Japan
COMMENDATION
Salinas Rotary Club Award presentation to Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
United Way of Monterey County
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#17-330 2017 Fireworks Enforcement and Response Plan
Recommendation: Receive report.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER SALINAS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#17-328 FY 2017-18 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets
Recommendation: Approve Resolution(s) approving the proposed FY 2017-18 Operating Budget for the
City of Salinas and Successor Agency to the former Salinas Redevelopment Agency
and the FY 2017-18 Capital Improvement Budget for the City of Salinas.
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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#17-245 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of May 2, 2017; May 16, 2017; May 31, 2017; and June 6, 2017.
ID#17-331 Financial Claims Report
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#17-266 AT&T Services Inc., First Amendment to Airport Lease
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a lease agreement between the
City of Salinas and AT&T services, Inc. for the use of an office building located at 445
Airport Boulevard.
ID#17-303 Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2017-18
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Investment Policy for the City of Salinas for fiscal
year 2017-18.
ID#17-307 Job Order Contracting for Miscellaneous Class A Street Maintenance
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution awarding two two-year contracts to Granite Rock DBA Pavex
construction and Granite Construction Company for the Job Order Contracting for
Miscellaneous Class A Street/Street Maintenance Work.
ID#17-309 Memoranda of Understanding for Fire Supervisors Association (FSA) and
Association of Management Personnel of Salinas (AMPS)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of
Salinas and the Fire Supervisors Association and Association of Management
Personnel of Salinas (AMPS) for a three-year term through December 31, 2019 and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memoranda of Understanding.
ID#17-314 North Sanborn Road Safety Improvements Project No. 9089 (Federal
Project No. HSIPL-5045(027)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution rejecting all bids received for the North Sanborn Road Safety
Improvements Project No. 9089 (Federal Project No. HSIPL-5045(027)).
ID#17-317 City Data Services and Institute for Urban Initiatives Agreements
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the renewal of a contract with City Data Services and
approving a multi-year contract with the Institute for Urban Initiatives.
ID#17-318 Funding Agreements with the Transportation Agency for Monterey
County (TAMC)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving funding agreements for use of TAMC Administered
Funds.
ID#17-321 Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Harris &
Associates for the Monte Bella CFD Acquisition Auditing Services.
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ID#17-323 Salinas Municipal Airport Rates and Fees Schedule 2017-2018
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the 2017-2018 Salinas Municipal Airport Rates and
Fee Schedule.
ID#17-326 Access to Summary Criminal History Information for Employment,
Certification, and Licensing Programs
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution allowing the City of Salinas to access the State of California
Department of Justice's Live Scan system for local, state, and federal level criminal
history information for employment, certification, and licensing programs.
ID#17-327 City Council Future Agenda and Presentation Items and District Meetings
Recommendation: Consider a Resolution updating the City Council's District Meeting Policy and
establishing a procedure for tracking future agenda items and presentation requests.
ID#17-334 Modification to Classification-Salary Schedule
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution modifying the City of Salinas Classification-Salary Schedule as of
June 20, 2017 in accordance with California Code of Regulations, (CCR), Title 2,
Section 570.5.
CONSIDERATION
ID#17-332 Welcoming City Resolution
Recommendation: Consider a Resolution establishing Salinas as a Welcoming City.
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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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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