City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · October 23, 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 23, 2018 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Meeting convene at 4:00 p.m.
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 of Salinas proclaims:
National Make a Difference Day, October 27, 2018
PRESENTATION
Salinas Police Department School Resource Officer Program Update
Chief Fresé to introduce the School Resource Officers (SRO’s). Officers Rich Lopez and
Lino Sanchez, provided the report, which is on file at the City Clerk's Office as the official
record.
There are school that are being served by the two School Resources Officers
(SRO).
Chief Fresé stated that the grant is set to expire on August 2020.
Received public comment from the following members of the audience:
Jasmin Marquez, Salinas High School student
Eric Petersen
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Neil Patel, Santa Rita School District
Leo De La Rosa
Maryann Worden
Ivan Cabrera
Steve Eklund
Dominic Dursa
Christie Cromeenes
Sergio, Mission Park School
Guadalupe Ruiz Gilpas
Andrew Sandoval
Unidentified member of the audience
Chris Barrera, LULAC
Angie Ortega
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Received public comment.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#18-535 Ordinance relating to the Prevention of Abandoned Shopping Carts
City Attorney Christopher Callihan, provided the report which is on file at the City Clerk's
Office as the official record.
The following members of the audience commented on the report:
Dominic Dursa
Eric Petersen
Maryann Worden
This Ordinance was introduced.
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Craig, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember Barrera
Interim Urgency Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting certain Employee Housing in Salinas
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#18-574 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, seconded by Councilmember Davis, the
minutes of October 9, 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#18-577 Financial Claims
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Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, seconded by Councilmember Davis, 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#18-514 Board of State and Community Corrections City Law Enforcement Grant
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21504 accepting the Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) City Law Enforcement grant in the amount of $95,624 and to authorize the
direct purchase of five Mobile License Plate Readers (LPRs) in the total amount
of $94,458.63 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 21504
ID#18-523 Elvee Drive Improvement Project, CIP 9117
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, second by Councilmember
McShane, Resolution 21505 authorizing an agreement between the City of
Salinas and PG&E to reimburse PG&E for gas main relocation on private property
in the amount of $77,521.15 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 21505
ID#18-550 “No Parking” Red Zone(s) at North Madeira Avenue and Hilltop Drive
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21506 approved the establishment of "No Parking" red zones at the
intersection of North Madeira Avenue and Hilltop 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 21506
ID#18-551 “No Parking” Red Zone(s) along N. Madeira Avenue at La Terraza
Apartments/Condominiums
Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21507 approving the establishment "No Parking" red zones adjacent
to the driveway of La Terraza Apartments/Condominiums along N. Madeira
Avenue to provide sufficient departures sight triangles 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 21507
ID#18-562 Agreement with Monterey One Water - Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Facility Improvements
Upon motion by Mayor Gunter, second by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21508 to approve an agreement with Monterey One Water regarding
the funding and mutual responsibilities related to electrical improvements at the
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility 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 21508
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Davis announced he is hosting a neighborhood cleanup on November 3,
2018 at Alisal Community School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Councilmember Craig reported she will be attending the Transportation Agency for
Monterey County (TAMC) Board meeting to discuss the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA)
transition planning and TAMC’s role. She will also be attending the Monterey County
Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) meeting where they will receive information
regarding Pebble Beach’s 100th year anniversary and information regarding ballot
measures. Councilmember Craig reported she attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste
Authority (SVSWA) Strategic Planning Retreat. She expressed concerns regarding the
difficulty in communication among the various entities involved specifically relating to the
direction given by the board regarding the transfer station. SVSWA was given three
directions as part of the retreat which included the creation of an MOU between SVSWA
and Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) to presented on November
15 to the board and has not been done. Councilmember Craig requested City staff move
forward with beginning the process for withdrawal from SVSWA. She stated that over the
last two years serving on SVSWA very little has been accomplished and Salinas’ rates
continue to increase. Request was second by Councilmember De La Rosa.
Councilmember Barrera stated that he will support the recommendation by
Councilmember Craig and requested communication among all entities improve. He
announced he will be participating in the Halloween festivities at the Senior Center.
Councilmember De La Rosa reported she had a successful meeting with residents of
Chaparral regarding traffic calming measures. Additionally, she reported that she met with
SUBA business owners and will be providing them with an updated regarding the transfer
station.
Councilmember Villegas stated he attended the Housing Subcommittee where they
discussed state housing regulations and farmworker housing solutions. He reported he
attended the SVSWA meeting as the incoming board member. Additionally, he reported
he met with school board members in efforts to continue the dialogue surrounding the
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School Resource Officers Program. Councilmember Villegas expressed support of
Salinas Police, Live PD and announced the upcoming School Resource Officer Program
community meeting taking place on October 29 in the Routnda.
Councilmember McShane requested staff consider reordering the agenda items placing
public comment after the Pledge of Allegiance. Request was second by Councilmember
Villegas. He requested staff promote the community academy sessions and upcoming
neighborhood events and opportunities. Councilmember McShane highlighted events he
attended to include the Mount Toro Child Care Center ground breaking ceremony and a
neighborhood watch meeting on Nacional Street. He announced upcoming events which
include El Dia De Los Muertos, AMBAG’s 50th Anniversary, and the CalVans BBQ.
Councilmember McShane requested staff consider renaming the Traffic and
Transportation Commission to Public Works Commission. Request was second by
Councilmember Villegas.
Mayor Gunter highlighted events he attended to include Jose Gil basketball event, Navy
Ball, a LAFCO meeting and the California Israeli Chamber of Commerce AgTech
Summit. Mayor Gunter requested an update on regarding the blight ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember
Councilmember McShane requested the Traffic and Transportation Commission change
their name to Public Works Commission. (Second - Villegas)
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, October 23, 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 23, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION
National Make a Difference Day, October 27, 2018
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
Salinas Police Department School Resource Officer Program Update
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#18-535 Ordinance relating to the Prevention of Abandoned Shopping Carts
Recommendation: Consider adopting an Ordinance adding Article VIII, to Chapter 5 of the Salinas Municipal
Code relating to the prevention of abandoned shopping carts.
Interim Urgency Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting certain Employee Housing in Salinas
This item has been continued to November 20, 2018.
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#18-574 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of October 9, 2018.
ID#18-577 Financial Claims
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Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#18-514 Board of State and Community Corrections City Law Enforcement Grant
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
City Law Enforcement grant in the amount of $95,624 and to authorize the direct
purchase of five Mobile License Plate Readers (LPRs) in the total amount of $94,458.63.
ID#18-523 Elvee Drive Improvement Project, CIP 9117
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Salinas and PG&E to
reimburse PG&E for gas main relocation on private property, in the amount of
$77,521.15.
ID#18-550 “No Parking” Red Zone(s) at North Madeira Avenue and Hilltop Drive
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to approve the establishment of "No Parking" red zones at the
intersection of North Madeira Avenue and Hilltop Drive.
ID#18-551 “No Parking” Red Zone(s) along N. Madeira Avenue at La Terraza
Apartments/Condominiums
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the establishment "No Parking" red zones adjacent to
the driveway of La Terraza Apartments/Condominiums along N. Madeira Avenue to
provide sufficient departure sight triangles.
ID#18-562 Agreement with Monterey One Water - Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Facility Improvements
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to approve an agreement with Monterey One Water regarding the
funding and mutual responsibilities related to electrical improvements at the Industrial
Wastewater Treatment Facility.
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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