City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · October 9, 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, October 9, 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
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
National Fire Prevention Week, October 7 – 13, 2018
National Code Enforcement Week, October 8 – 12, 2018
PRESENTATION
Received the following presentation:
Legislative Update - Assemblymember Anna M. Caballero, District 30
Assemblymember Caballero reported that the State of California approved at $201 billion
budget with the current state of the economy. Additionally, there was a $16 billion placed
in reserve in preparation for the recession and in efforts to minimize the overall impact on
services. State budget focused funding on healthcare, education, transportation and
housing. The City of Salinas is slated to receive approximately $5.6 million, $32 million
county-wide in SB 1 funding for infrastructure. The state has allocated $500 million
dollars to provide homeless services with a Strong Community of Care funding and
accountability available to local jurisdictions through State of California Housing and
Community Development.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Received public comment.
CONSIDERATION
ID#18-554 Year Round Homeless Shelter and Permanent Supportive/Transitional
Housing, and Temporary Warming Shelter Memorandum of Understanding
Received report from Planning Manager Anastacia Wyatt which is filed in the City Clerk's
Office as the official record. Monterey County Board of Supervisor Luis Alejo addressed
the Council expressing support for the collaboration with the City via the proposed MOU.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Andy Rousch, First Presbysterian Church
Andy Rousch read writtend statement from Nona Childress
____, Business Owner
Bill Harris
Chris Barrera, LULAC President
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementrary School Parent; translation provided by FAST Services
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementrary School Parent; translation provided by FAST Services
Dick Renard, Faith Community
Unidentified audience member
Unidentified audience member
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementrary School Parent; translation provided by FAST Services
Mike
Barry, Creekbridge resident
Dominic Dursa
Yolanda Hayes, Creekbridge resident
Salvador Maldonado
Anik Quezada, Creekbridge resident
Veronica Torrez, translation provided by FAST Services
Jeff Taylor
Unidentified audience member
Unidentified audience member
Jesse Armenta, Warming Shelter Manager
Ulises Flores (?)
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21495 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the County of Monterey (County) to establish roles and
responsibilities on: 1) development and operation of a new homeless shelter at
855 East Laurel Drive; and 2) development of permanent supportive/transitional
housing at 1220 Natividad Road; and 3) continued operations of a temporary
warming shelter at 111 West Alisal Street until the new shelter can be occupied
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 21495
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#18-558 Minutes
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Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Villegas,
minutes of September 25, 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#18-553 Financial Claims Report
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Villegas, 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#18-335 Boots Road Group, LLC Professional Services Agreement
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21496 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Boots Road Group, LLC, in
an amount up to a total of $104,280.00 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 21496
ID#18-420 Conflict of Interest Code - Biennial Review
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Villegas,
Ordinance 2608 amending Salinas City Code Chapter 1, Article 3, Section 1-03.03
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 2608
ID#18-468 Property Exchange with Granite Rock
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21497 that authorizes the City Manager to execute a Property
Exchange Agreement with Granite Rock to provide the necessary access road
from the new Public Safety Headquarters at 312 E Alisal to Work 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 21497
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ID#18-518 Removal of Uncontrolled Marked Crosswalk at Williams Road and Quilla
Street
The following audience member commented on the report:
Mary Ann Worden
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21498 to remove of the uncontrolled marked crosswalk located at the
intersection of Williams Road and Quilla 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 21498
ID#18-521 Atlantic Street “No Parking” Red Zone(s)
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21499 authorizing the establishment of an estimated total of 195 feet
of "No Parking" Red Zone(s) along Atlantic 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 21499
ID#18-524 Elvee Drive Improvement Project, CIP 9117
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Villegas,
Resolution 21500 authorizing the Public Works Director, in consultation with the
City Attorney, to sign an agreement between the City of Salinas and PG&E to
return the high voltage electrical overhead transmission lines to its original
alignment for an approximate amount of $350,000 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 21500
ID#18-526 NPDES Water Quality Monitoring Program for FY 18/19
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Barrera,
Resolution 21501 approving the expenditure of $203,990 for the Salinas NPDES
Water Quality Monitoring Program for FY 18/19 utilizing a Master Services
Agreement approved in May 2018 between 2NDNATURE and the City of Salinas
was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane and Councilmember
Villegas
Absent: 1- Mayor Gunter
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Enactment No: RES 21501
ID#18-527 Parking Restrictions at the Driveway of 729 East Market Street
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21502 for the establishment of an approximate total of 130 feet of "No
Parking" Red Zone(s) adjacent to the driveway of 729 East Market 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 21502
ID#18-537 Municipal Art Fund Expenditure Approval
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21503 approving the expenditure of up to $56,600 from the Municipal
Art Fund for the purpose of contracting with a consultant to facilitate the creation
of a Public Arts Master Plan for the City 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 21503
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember McShane highlighted events he attended which included the Salinas
Valley Chamber of Commerce Gala and the Monterey County Hospitality Association. He
encouraged the community to attend the Dia de los Muertos event at the Steinbeck
Center. He expressed support of the City's tree planting efforts through the Adopt-A-Tree
program. He announced he is joining Salinas City Elementary School District to celebrate
their 150th anniversary on October 12. Councilmember McShane reported the City of
Salinas will be designated by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System as a BlueZone
community. In closing he requested an update on the Board of Appeals. Request was
second by Councilmember Villegas.
Councilmember Villegas announced he attended a successful Ciclovia event and the
CDBG/Housing Subcommittee where they continue to discuss housing issues in the City.
He stated he is pleased with the outcome of the Creekbridge clean-up and further
requested an update on the County's clean-up cost share and how that will be collected.
Councilmember Craig reported the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Rail Policy
Committee of October 1 was canceled. She reported she attended the Monterey County
Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) meeting where they discussed MCCVB's
proposed Visitors Center move from Elistero Park to Munras Avenue and was not
received well by the community. She announced that Salinas Valley Recycles annual
Strategic Planning Retreat is scheduled for October 18 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Councilmember De La Rosa highlighted community events she attended and
commended staff, public safety and the community for their support of the Sobranes
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Block Party. Councilmember De La Rosa requested an update from city staff regarding
the County's plan for property at 331 N. Sanborn Road.
Councilmember Barrera commended staff for the planting of trees at Closter Park and
public safety for their participation in Ciclovia.
Mayor Gunter reported that he met with Union Pacific at the League of California Cities
and are looking forward to working with the city on ongoing clean-ups at the railroad
tracks. Mayor Gunter reported he attended a youth leadership class at First Tee of
Monterey County and a meeting at the Corral de Tierra Rotary Club.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, October 9, 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 October 9, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION
National Fire Prevention Week, October 7 – 13, 2018
National Code Enforcement Week, October 8 – 12, 2018
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
Legislative Update - Assemblymember Anna M. Caballero, District 30
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#18-554 Year Round Homeless Shelter and Permanent Supportive/Transitional
Housing, and Temporary Warming Shelter Memorandum of Understanding
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the County of Monterey (County) to establish roles and
responsibilities on: 1) development and operation of a new homeless shelter at 855 East
Laurel Drive; and 2) development of permanent supportive/transitional housing at 1220
Natividad Road; and 3) continued operations of a temporary warming shelter at 111 West
Alisal Street until the new shelter can be occupied.
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#18-558 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of September 25, 2018.
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ID#18-553 Financial Claims Report
Recommendation: Approve the financial claims report.
ID#18-335 Boots Road Group, LLC Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Salinas and Boots Road Group, LLC, in an amount up to
a total of $104,280.00.
ID#18-420 Conflict of Interest Code - Biennial Review
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amending Salinas City Code Chapter 1, Article 3, Section 1-03.03.
ID#18-468 Property Exchange with Granite Rock
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution that authorizes the City Manager to execute a Property Exchange
Agreement with Granite Rock to provide the necessary access road from the new Public
Safety Headquarters at 312 E Alisal to Work Street.
ID#18-518 Removal of Uncontrolled Marked Crosswalk at Williams Road and Quilla
Street
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to remove of the uncontrolled marked crosswalk located at the
intersection of Williams Road and Quilla Street.
ID#18-521 Atlantic Street “No Parking” Red Zone(s)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the establishment of an estimated total of 195 feet of
"No Parking" Red Zone(s) along Atlantic Street.
ID#18-524 Elvee Drive Improvement Project, CIP 9117
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director, in consultation with the City
Attorney, to sign an agreement between the City of Salinas and PG&E to return the high
voltage electrical overhead transmission lines to its original alignment for an approximate
amount of $350,000.
ID#18-526 NPDES Water Quality Monitoring Program for FY 18/19
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the expenditure of $203,990 for the Salinas NPDES
Water Quality Monitoring Program for FY 18/19 utilizing a Master Services Agreement
approved in May 2018 between 2NDNATURE and the City of Salinas.
ID#18-527 Parking Restrictions at the Driveway of 729 East Market Street
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution for the establishment of an approximate total of 130 feet of "No
Parking" Red Zone(s) adjacent to the driveway of 729 East Market Street.
ID#18-537 Municipal Art Fund Expenditure Approval
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the expenditure of up to $56,600 from the Municipal Art
Fund for the purpose of contracting with a consultant to facilitate the creation of a Public
Arts Master Plan for the City.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Receive communication from Councilmembers on reports, appointments and future
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agenda items. Councilmember comments are generally limited to three minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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