City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · August 21, 2018
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, August 21, 2018 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
COMMENDATIONS
The City Council commended:
Youth and Government Institute
PRESENTATION
Received presentation from Enid Baxter Ryce, Director of CSUMB Salinas Center for Arts
and Culture.
CSUMB Salinas Center for Arts and Culture - Enid Baxter Ryce, Director
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#18-434 195 Kern Street - Resubdivision 2018-001
Received report from Planning Manager Courtney Grossman, which is filed in the City
Clerk's Office as the official record.
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The following audience members commented on the report:
Jay Cohen
Susan Sisson
Elvis Moore
Jerry Smith
Laverne Parker
Doris Betancourt
Sissy Bascillias
Nona Childress
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, seconded by Councilmember Villegas,
Resolution 21462 upholding Planning Commission approval of a Parcel Map
located at 195 Kern Street 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 21462
ID#18-412 Salinas United Business Association (SUBA) 2018-2019 Annual Assessment
Received report from SUBA Executive Director Alejandro Chavez, which is filed in the
City Clerk's Office as the official record.
The following audience memebers commented on the report:
James Sang
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember
McShane, Resolution of Intention 611 to levy and collect the annual assessment
in the Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area for FY
2018-2019 and set a public hearing date to consider the levy 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: ROI 611
ID#17-589 Downtown Parking District Parking Rate Increase
Received report from Transportation Manager James Serrano, which is filed in the City
Clerk's Office as the official record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Paul Wicox
Unidentified audience member
Mayra, AllCare Pharmacy
Trish Triumpho Sullian, Steinbeck Business Association
Jay Cohen
Nona Childress
James Sang
Mary Ann Worden
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Upon motion by Mayor Gunter, second by Councilmember Villegas, the City
Council tabled this matter indefinitely. 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#18-423 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
the mintues of August 7, 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#18-435 Financial Claims Report
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
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#18-357 2017-18 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Final Report Response
The following audience members commented on the report:
Gloria Moore
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember Craig,
the City Council authorized the Mayor to sign the City of Salinas' Response to the
2017-18 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Final Report Regarding Homelessness
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#18-388 SpeakWrite Contract
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21463 approving an agreement with SpeakWrite for transcription and
translation services for preparation of Police Reports 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 21463
ID#18-400 Direct Purchase Police Vehicles and Equipment
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Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, second by Councilmember Villegas,
Resolution 21464 authorizing the direct purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoe and
two Honda ST1300 Patrol Vehicles and related equipment 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 21464
ID#18-401 Landscape Maintenance Service Contracts for Assessment Districts
The following audience members commented on the report:
Mary Ann Worden
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21465 to award New Image Landscape Company a contract for the
North/East District Landscape Maintenance Services and to award to Smith &
Enright Landscaping three Contracts: Harden Ranch District Landscape
Maintenance Services; Monte Bella District Landscape Maintenance Services;
and Mira Monte, Airport and Woodside Districts' Landscape Maintenance
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 21465
ID#18-403 Salinas Aquatic Center Operations and Management Agreement
The following audience members commented on the report:
Al Espindola
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21466 approving the management agreement for the Salinas Aquatic
Center, 1 East Bernal Drive 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 21466
ID#18-417 2018 Tow Franchise Service Agreement
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21467 approving the Salinas Police Department's 2018 Tow Franchise
Service Agreement 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 21467
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ID#18-418 Sherwood Tennis Center Professional Services Agreement
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember
McShane, Resolution 21468 approving the Agreement for Professional Services at
Sherwood Tennis Center 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 21468
ID#18-426 Lease Agreement with Salinas Boxing Club for Closter Park Recreation
Center
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21469 approving the Lease Agreement for use of Closter Park
Recreation Center between the City of Salinas and Salinas Boxing Club 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 21469
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember McShane requested an update on the Board of Appeals. Request was
second by Councilmember Craig. He reported Monterey Bay Community Power is doing
well and noted that the CPUC is considering adjustments to the opt-out charges. He
reported that the Monterey Bay Air Resources District approved recommendation for
spending fees collected to improve air quality. Councilmember McShane announced he
had a meeting with Jerry Kehoe regarding the plans for the Bruin Building and the
Greyhound building and encouraged staff to work with the developers as necessary. He
commended staff and the community for a successful Salinas Valley Food and Wine
Festival and National Night Out event. He requested a plan or additional information
regarding a Maker's Space in the City.
Councilmember Villegas reported participated in the Transportation Agency for Monterey
County Groundbreaking ceremony, National Night Out, Salinas Valley Food and Wine
Festival, and a forum hosted by Congressman Panetta. He commended staff for moving
forward with the creek clean-up and homeless encampment clean-up efforts.
Councilmember Villegas requested a report from the Police Department regarding the
School Resource Officer program. Request was second by Councilmember Craig.
Councilmember Craig commended Encounter Church for their back to school backpack
giveaway. She stated she participated in Salinas Valley Memorial Health Care Blue Zones
project to determine if the the City is ready for health related changes in the community.
She reported that Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Board approved moving forward
with the proposed MOU that the City approved as a model to collaborate with the
Monterey Regional Waste Management Agency.
Councilmember De La Rosa reported that SUBA will be hosting a meeting to receive an
update regarding the status of the transfer station. Councilmember De La Rosa
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requested a report from Sun Street Center's Sobering Center. She reported she attended
the Blue Zones meetings and the Carr Lake Community Outreach meeting. She
announced upcoming events to include the PAL Carshow, Veterans Rib Cook-off, and
other events in the Laurel Heights area.
Councilmember Barrera requested staff consider adding an elevator the Firehouse
Recreation Center to increase youth participation and overall use of the building.
Councilmember Davis commended staff for moving forward with the creek clean-up. He
requested a plan from staff regarding the City's plan on maintain the creek and Chinatown
clean. Request was second by Councilmember Barrera. He requested the median lighting
on Laurel Drive be replaced, and recommended staff consider "gatorbags" for watering
city trees.
Mayor Gunter reported he will be attending a Fort Ord Reuse Authority meeting on August
24 and announced his upcoming neighborhood clean-up event and encouraged everyone
to attend.
CLOSED SESSION
Received public communications from the following audience members on Closed
Session items:
Al Espindola
The City Council recessed to closed session at 9:04 p.m. pursuat to:
ID#18-390 a. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, Kristine Fairbanks v. City of Salinas, Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ3671042 and ADJ8880896.
b. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, William Gaston v. City of Salinas, Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ8619162.
c. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, Jacqueline Pacelli v. City of Salinas, Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ11207051 and ADJ8335197.
d. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, Robert Eggleston v. City of Salinas, Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ8608412 and ADJ8603937.
e. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, Leonardo Hernandez Casillas v. City of Salinas, et. al,
Superior Court of California, County of Monterey Case No. 18CV000344.
f. Potential Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(c), conference with legal
counsel regarding potential initiation of litigation (one case).
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
There were no reportable actions on closed session matters pursuant to Cal. Gov't. Code
§54957.1.
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, August 21, 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
COMMENDATIONS
Youth and Government Institute
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to two minutes.
CSUMB Salinas Center for Arts and Culture - Enid Baxter Ryce, Director
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#18-434 195 Kern Street - Resubdivision 2018-001
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution upholding Planning Commission approval of a Parcel Map located
at 195 Kern Street.
ID#18-412 Salinas United Business Association (SUBA) 2018-2019 Annual Assessment
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of Intention to levy and collect the annual assessment in the
Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area for FY 2018-2019 and
set a public hearing date to consider the levy.
ID#17-589 Downtown Parking District Parking Rate Increase
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving a parking rate increase for existing paid parking programs
within the downtown parking district.
CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 7, 2018
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion unless a
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member of the Council or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
ID#18-423 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of August 7, 2018.
ID#18-435 Financial Claims Report
Recommendation: Approve Financial Claims Report.
ID#18-357 2017-18 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Final Report Response
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the City of Salinas' Response to the 2017-18 Monterey
County Civil Grand Jury Final Report Regarding Homelessness.
ID#18-388 SpeakWrite Contract
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving an agreement with SpeakWrite for transcription and
translation services for preparation of Police Reports.
ID#18-400 Direct Purchase Police Vehicles and Equipment
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the direct purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoe and two
Honda ST1300 Patrol Vehicles and related equipment.
ID#18-401 Landscape Maintenance Service Contracts for Assessment Districts
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to award New Image Landscape Company a contract for the
North/East District Landscape Maintenance Services and to award to Smith & Enright
Landscaping three Contracts: Harden Ranch District Landscape Maintenance Services;
Monte Bella District Landscape Maintenance Services; and Mira Monte, Airport and
Woodside Districts' Landscape Maintenance Services.
ID#18-403 Salinas Aquatic Center Operations and Management Agreement
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the management agreement for the Salinas Aquatic
Center, 1 East Bernal Drive.
ID#18-417 2018 Tow Franchise Service Agreement
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Salinas Police Department's 2018 Tow Franchise
Service Agreement.
ID#18-418 Sherwood Tennis Center Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution Approving the Agreement for Professional Services at Sherwood
Tennis Center.
ID#18-426 Lease Agreement with Salinas Boxing Club for Closter Park Recreation
Center
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Lease Agreement for use of Closter Park Recreation
Center between the City of Salinas and Salinas Boxing Club.
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.
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CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#18-390 a. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, Kristine Fairbanks v. City of Salinas, Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ3671042 and ADJ8880896.
b. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, William Gaston v. City of Salinas, Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ8619162.
c. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, Jacqueline Pacelli v. City of Salinas, Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ11207051 and ADJ8335197.
d. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, Robert Eggleston v. City of Salinas, Workers
Compensation Appeal Board Case No. ADJ8608412 and ADJ8603937.
e. Existing Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a), conference with legal
counsel regarding, Leonardo Hernandez Casillas v. City of Salinas, et. al,
Superior Court of California, County of Monterey Case No. 18CV000344.
f. Potential Litigation - Cal. Gov’t. Code §54956.9(c), conference with legal
counsel regarding potential initiation of litigation (one case).
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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