City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · May 1, 2018
Minutes
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
City of Salinas CA 93901
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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 1, 2018 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember McShane arrived after Roll Call at 4:06 p.m.
PROCLAMATION
This item was tabled.
Poppy Month, May 2018
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment.
CONSIDERATION
ID#18-205 Administration Agreement for Permanent Homeless Shelter at 1220
Natividad Road
Received report from Community Development Director Megan Hunter, which is filed in
the Office of the City Clerk as the official record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Kevin Dayton, SCCIA
Frank Saunders, SCCIA
Bill Harris
Mary Ann Worden
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Craig,
Resolution 21372 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Administration
Agreement with the County of Monterey for the City of Salinas to proceed as the
lead project manager for the overall selection of, and negotiating of agreements
with, a future developer and operator of a permanent homeless shelter at 1220
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Natividad Road 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 21372
ID#18-226 IAFF Memorandum of Understanding
Received report from Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Negotiator Donna Williamson, which is
filed in the Office of the City Clerk as the official record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Kevin Dayton, Salinas Tax Payers Association
Paul Farmer, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
Josh Hostetter, IAFF President
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Craig,
Resolution 21373 authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding with IAFF was approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane and Councilmember Villegas
Noes: 2- Councilmember Barrera and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21373
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ID#18-209 Salinas Police and Fire 2018 Fireworks Enforcement and Response Plan
Received report from Interim Fire Chief Brett Loomis and Assistant Police Chief Manuel
Martinez, which is filed in the Office of the City Clerk as the official record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Jay Cohen
No action is required for this item. This is an Administrative Report presented to
the City Council for information only.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#18-189 FY 2018/19 Action Plan
Received report from Planning Manager Anastacia Wyatt, which is filed in the Office of
the City Clerk as the official record. FY 2018/19 Action Plan was introduced. A second
Public Hearing will be held on May 15, 2018.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Kevin Dayton, SCCIA
Kellie Morgantini, Legal Services for Seniors
Vanessa Bea, Partners for Peace
Cesar Lara
Cindy Soars, First United Methodist Church
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Unidentified audience member, First United Methodist Church
Barbara Muck, First United Methodist Church
Unidentified audience member, First United Methodist Church
Margo Stong
Unidentified audience member, First United Methodist Church
Diane Garren, First United Methodist Church
Bill, First United Methodist Church
Richard Garza, First United Methodist Church
Steve Lundine, First United Methodist Church Pastor
Unidentified audience member, First United Methodist Church
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2018/19
Action Plan.
ID#18-234 An appeal of a Notice and Order to Repair or Abate dated April 12, 2018
related to 241 Main Street, Salinas, California 93901 (APN 002-234-031-000)
Received report from Assistant City Attorney Michael Mutalipassi, which is filed in the
Office of the City Clerk as the official record. Appeal hearing conducted in accordance
with Salinas City Code and the California Building Code and International Property
Maintenance Code as adopted by reference.
The following audience members commented on the report:
John Gates
Lee Mesa
Connie Reins
Al Espindola
May Green Smith
Pat Haney
Jason Martinez
Anthony Lane
Upon motion by Councilmember/Appeals Board Member Davis, second by
Councilmember/Appeals Board member Craig, the appeal of a Notice and Order
to Repair or Abate dated April 12, 2018 related to 241 Main Street, Salinas,
California 93901 (APN 002-234-031-000) was denied. 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#18-228 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Villegas, second by Councilmember Craig,
minutes of April 17, 2018 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#18-232 Financial Claims Report
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Upon motion by Councilmember Villegas, second by Councilmember Craig, 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#18-217 March 2018 Quarterly Financial Report
Upon motion by Councilmember Villegas, second by Councilmember Craig, the
Quarterly Financial Report for March 2018 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#18-184 Ordinance Modifying Regulations and Taxes for Specified Commercial
Cannabis Business Types
Upon motion by Councilmember Villegas, second by Councilmember Craig,
Ordinance 2603 updating the Commercial Cannabis Business Ordinance (Chapter
5, Article VII of the Municipal Code) and the Cannabis Business Tax (Chapter 19A
of the Municipal Code) 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 2603
ID#18-174 2ndNature Master Services Agreement
Upon motion by Councilmember Villegas, second by Councilmember Craig,
Resolution 21374 approving a Master Services Agreement between the City of
Salinas and 2ndNature LLC for NPDES Permit Program support 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 21374
ID#18-186 Crane Truck Equipment Purchase
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21375 authorizing the purchase of a Crane Truck for the Waste Water
Division 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 21375
ID#18-191 License Agreement with Ausonio Inc. for use of 10 and 12 Soledad Street
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Upon motion by Councilmember Villegas, second by Councilmember Craig,
Resolution 21376 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement
with Ausonio Inc. to use 10 and 12 Soledad Street properties for staging of
construction material for the Moon Gate Plaza housing project 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 21376
ID#18-193 Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Tracy Molfino
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Craig,
Resolution 21377 approving Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 1
with Molfino Consulting for management of police records management system
project 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 21377
ID#18-199 Rossi Circle “No Parking Zone”
Upon motion by Councilmember Villegas, second by Councilmember Craig,
Resolution 21378 approving the establishment of red "No Parking" zones
adjacent to driveways on Rossi Circle 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 21378
ID#18-211 TRAKiT Permitting and Licensing System Upgrade
This item was tabled to May 15, 2018.
Approve a Resolution approving the Add-On Quote and Scope of Services with
Superion to Migrate from TRAKiT.NET to TRAKiT9 and authorizing the Finance
Director to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barrera reported he participated in a tree planting event at Closter Park
and participated in the Empresario Latino Summit.
Councilmember De La Rosa reported that she attended the Asian Festival, the
Empresario Latino Summit, and Coffee with a Cop.
Councilmember Craig reported that the Transportation Agency (TAMC) for Monterey
County Board received the draft Monterey County Active Transportation Plan which also
includes the bicycle-pedestrian master plan. She added that as a result of the discussion
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surrounding the East Side Parkway at the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA),
presentations will now go through the TAMC Board Chair for approval prior to presenting
at other regional boards. Councilmember Craig reported that she will be attended a
nomination committee meeting at the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau
on May 3. She added that the Rail to Salinas project was awarded an additional $10
million and the project is moving forward. Councilmember Craig announced that the
District 5 Community meeting has been rescheduled at this time.
Councilmember Villegas reported that he will be attending the CDBG/Housing
Subcommittee meeting on May 14, where they will be having the Monte Bella Phase 5A -
Inclusionary Housing Lottery.
Councilmember McShane requested a status update on the recruitment for the Public
Works Director position and an update on the Capital Improvement Project budget
specific for tree replacement. He highlighted community events which include the Salinas
Valley Memorial Hospital 65th anniversary and the Steinbeck’s Home Brew Fest.
Councilmember McShane requested an update on the temporary shelter relocation and
requested convening a Rail Subcommittee when appropriate.
Mayor Gunter reported that the warming shelter will be moved in efforts to develop the
property. He additionally reported he will be attending the Meet the Candidates for State
Assembly event, Big Sur Land Trust event at Natividad Creek Park, and a
CDBG/Housing Subcommittee meeting. He announced he was a guest speaker at the
Boys and Girls Club career day and attended a ribbon cutting in District 3 honoring
Boardwalk Subs.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gunter disclosed the closed session matter; one potential case which involves
threats of litigation made against the City by the Salinas City Center Improvement
Associated related to the City’s Fiscal Year 17/18 Action Plan and the activities
conducted by the First United Methodist Church located at 404 Lincoln Avenue.
The City Council recessed to closed session at 9:25 p.m. pursuant to:
ID#18-210 a. Anticipated Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(e)(3), conference with
legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one case).
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to Cal. Govt Code §54957.1, there were no reportable actions on closed
session matters.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at ___ p.m.
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APPROVED:
__________________________
Joe Gunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
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, May 1, 2018
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 May 1, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION
Poppy Month, May 2018
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#18-226 IAFF Memorandum of Understanding
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding with IAFF.
ID#18-205 Administration Agreement for Permanent Homeless Shelter at 1220
Natividad Road
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Administration
Agreement with the County of Monterey for the City of Salinas to proceed as the lead
project manager for the overall selection of, and negotiating of agreements with, a future
developer and operator of a permanent homeless shelter at 1220 Natividad Road.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ID#18-209 Salinas Police and Fire 2018 Fireworks Enforcement and Response Plan
Recommendation: No action is required for this item. This is an Administrative Report presented to the City
Council for information only.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#18-189 FY 2018/19 Action Plan
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2018/19 Action Plan.
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ID#18-234 An appeal of a Notice and Order to Repair or Abate dated April 12, 2018
related to 241 Main Street, Salinas, California 93901 (APN 002-234-031-000)
Recommendation: Consider the appeal of a Notice and Order to Repair or Abate dated April 12, 2018 related
to 241 Main Street, Salinas, California 93901 (APN 002-234-031-000).
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#18-228 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of April 17, 2018.
ID#18-232 Financial Claims Report
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#18-217 March 2018 Quarterly Financial Report
Recommendation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for March 2018.
ID#18-184 Ordinance Modifying Regulations and Taxes for Specified Commercial
Cannabis Business Types
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance updating the Commercial Cannabis Business Ordinance (Chapter 5,
Article VII of the Municipal Code) and the Cannabis Business Tax (Chapter 19A of the
Municipal Code). [Second Reading]
ID#18-174 2ndNature Master Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving a Master Services Agreement between the City of
Salinas and 2ndNature LLC for NPDES Permit Program support services.
ID#18-186 Crane Truck Equipment Purchase
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Crane Truck for the Waste Water
Division.
ID#18-191 License Agreement with Ausonio Inc. for use of 10 and 12 Soledad Street
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement
with Ausonio Inc. to use 10 and 12 Soledad Street properties for staging of construction
material for the Moon Gate Plaza housing project.
ID#18-193 Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Tracy Molfino
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with
Molfino Consulting for management of police records management system project.
ID#18-199 Rossi Circle “No Parking Zone”
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the establishment of red "No Parking" zones adjacent to
driveways on Rossi Circle.
ID#18-211 TRAKiT Permitting and Licensing System Upgrade
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Add-On Quote and Scope of Services with Superion
to Migrate from TRAKiT.NET to TRAKiT9 and authorizing the Finance Director to execute
the necessary documents on behalf of the 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.
CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#18-210 a. Anticipated Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(e)(3), conference with
legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one case).
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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