City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · October 24, 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, October 24, 2017 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
ROLL CALL
Present: 6- Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Scott Davis
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember John Villegas
Mayor Joe Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Kimbley Craig
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2017
National Make a Difference Day, October 28, 2017
Salinas Library Card Month, October 2017
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME RESTRICTIONS
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received general public comment.
CONSIDERATION
ID#17-526 Main Street Streetscape Master Plan
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:
Kevin Dayton, Salinas City Center Improvement Association
Sharon Shannon
Gina Sutton
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Mary Ann Worden
Yolanda Hayes
Al Espindola
Wes White
Greg
Teri Belli
Jeanie Shield in behalf of Trish Sullivan
Dominic Dursa
Lino Belli
James Sang
Robert A. James
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Villegas,
Resolution 21280 regarding the approval of the Main Street Master Plan as a step
in the implementation of the City's Downtown Vibrancy Plan and allocating $1.1
million in Measure X funds towards design, engineering support during
construction and administration was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember Barrera
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 21280
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#17-470 Minutes
Tabled minutes of May 2, 2017; August 29, 2017; September 26, 2017; and October
10, 2017.
ID#17-528 Financial Claims Report
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember
McShane, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
ID#17-348 Land Lease Agreement with GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership,
D/B/A Verizon Wireless
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21281 authorizing the land lease between the City of Salinas and GTE
Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership, D/B/A Verizon Wireless to install a
mono-pine major telecommunication facility and accompanying enclosed
equipment cabinets at the Salinas Municipal Airport was approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 21281
ID#17-487 Fleet Vehicle Acquisition October 2017
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21282 approving the direct purchase of four (4) fleet vehicles from the
State of California Vehicle Contracts was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 21282
ID#17-497 2017 Urban Forestry Equipment Acquisition
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21283 authorizing the purchase of a 55-foot aerial lift for $171,335.01
and lease financing agreement with PNC or similar financing company selected
by the Finance Director was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 21283
ID#17-504 Monterey County Literacy Campaign Funding Agreement
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember
McShane, Resolution 21284 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Funding
Agreement between the City of Salinas and the Monterey County Literacy
Campaign was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 21284
ID#17-525 Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. Professional Services Agreement
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21285 authorizing the approval of an Agreement for Professional
Services with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $125,000 for
the Assessment of Fair Housing was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 21285
ID#17-527 Modification to Classification and Salary Schedule
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21286 approving the reclassification of the incumbent Building Permit
Specialist to Permit Center Coordinator and add the new classification to the
Classification and Salary Schedule was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember Craig
Enactment No: RES 21286
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember De La Rosa reported that she participated in the NEA Big Read program
at Cesar Chavez and El Gabilan Library, attended Ciclovia, and the Alisal Center for Fine
Arts dinner. She added that she attended the Salinas United Business Association
meeting and stated that the Association is working on revising their mission statement.
Councilmember Barrera requested a presentation from Monterey Regional Waste
Management District general manager. He requested staff consider implementing traffic
calming measures on John Street in efforts to increase safety. Councilmember Barrera
requested staff revisit the Conditional Use Permit process and administrative policies for
issuance of alcohol licenses and Requested how the alcohol CUP administrative polices
amendment. Request was second by Councilmember De La Rosa. In closing, he
requested elimination of the Vehicle Accident Collision and Emergency Medical Services
fees. Request was second by Councilmember Davis.
Councilmember Davis reported he attended the Alisal Center for Fine Arts and the
LULAC Black & White Ball. He requested a report from the Police Department regarding
alcohol related calls for service at Buffalo Wild Wings due numerous incidents at the
establishment of the past months. Councilmember Davis requested a resolution in
support of the #MeToo stand against sexual harassment. Request was second by
Councilmember De La Rosa.
Councilmember Villegas announced the District 6 Neighborhood Cleanup at El Dorado
Park will be taking place on November 4, 2017 and encouraged all to attend. He
requested a report regarding any updates related to parking enforcement efforts. Request
was second by Councilmember McShane. Councilmember Villegas appointed Elva
Arellano to the Library and Community Services Commission.
Councilmember McShane reported he will be participating in the South Korea delegation
visit on October 29. 2017. He announced will be hosting an Ambrose Drive Traffic
Calming meeting on October 26. He further requested the City consider developing a City
newspaper like that of Pacific Grove. In closing, he reported that he will be participating
in a community meeting in efforts to develop arts and culture in the City.
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Mayor Gunter reported that the Conditional Use Permit and policies related to alcohol
licenses will be presented to the Council for consideration in the future. He announced he
is hosting a Neighborhood Cleanup on October 27 at the Alisal Community School and
further reported he will be attended Korean Day on October 28, a Transportation Agency
for Monterey County meeting on October 25, and an AgTech meeting. Mayor Gunter
requested staff prepare an Environmental Justice resolution for Council consideration.
Request was second Councilmember Davis.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:34 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, October 24, 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
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 24, 2017
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION
National Make a Difference Day, October 28, 2017
Library Card Month, October 2017
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#17-526 Main Street Streetscape Master Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution regarding the approval of the Main Street Master Plan as a step in
the implementation of the City Downtown Vibrancy Plan and allocating $1.1 Million in
Measure X funds towards design, engineering support during construction and
administration.
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#17-470 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of May 2, 2017; August 29, 2017; September 26, 2017; and October 10,
2017.
ID#17-528 Financial Claims Report
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#17-348 Land Lease Agreement with GTE Mobilnet of California Limited
Partnership, D/B/A Verizon Wireless
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the land lease between the City of Salinas and GTE
Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership, D/B/A Verizon Wireless to install a mono-pine
major telecommunication facility and accompanying enclosed equipment cabinets at the
Salinas Municipal Airport.
ID#17-487 Fleet Vehicle Acquisition October 2017
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the direct purchase of four (4) fleet vehicles from the
State of California Vehicle Contracts.
ID#17-497 2017 Urban Forestry Equipment Acquisition
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a 55-foot aerial lift for $171,335.01 and
lease financing agreement with PNC or similar financing company selected by the
Finance Director.
ID#17-504 Monterey County Literacy Campaign Funding Agreement
Recommendation: Approve Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement
between the City of Salinas and the Monterey County Literacy Campaign.
ID#17-525 Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the approval of an Agreement for Professional Services
with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $125,000 for the Assessment of
Fair Housing.
ID#17-527 Modification to Classification and Salary Schedule
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the reclassification of the incumbent Building Permit
Specialist to Permit Center Coordinator and add the new classification to the
Classification and Salary Schedule.
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
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
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BEFORE THE MEETING, MAY BE VIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. THE
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