City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · July 2, 2019
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
Christie Cromeenes, 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, July 2, 2019 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Christie Cromeenes
Councilmember Scott Davis
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember John Villegas
Mayor Joe Gunter
COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
National Night Out
The City of Salinas extended an invitation to all neighborhoods, organizations and
community services to participate and attended National Night Out taking place on
August 6, 2019. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City.
PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
The City Council proclaimed and commended:
California Rodeo Salinas 109th Anniversary
Park and Recreation Month, July 2019
6th Annual Youth Leadership Academy
AmeriCorps VISTA
CAL PAL Soccer Tournament State Champions, Salinas PAL Soccer U13 and U15
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME RESTRICTIONS
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment.
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CONSIDERATION
ID#19-383 Blue Zones Project Monterey County
Received report from Kendra Howell, Blue Zones Project Policy Lead, which is filed with
the City Clerk for the record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Robin Lee
Joey Martinez
James Sang
Jim Knowlton, SPOA
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21647 in support of the Blue Zones Project Monterey County was
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21647
ID#19-351 Professional Services Agreement with Downtown Streets Team
Received report from Chris Richardson, Downtown Complete Streets, which is filed with
the City Clerk for the record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Robin Lee
Nona Childress
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21648 approving a Professional Services Agreement between City of
Salinas and Downtown Streets Team was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21648
ID#19-364 Parks, Recreation and Library Master Plan
Received report from Library and Community Services Director Kristan Lundquist and
Conservation Technix Steve Dew, which is filed with the City Clerk for the record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Rachel Saunders, Big Sur Land Trust
Kurt Gollnick, Salinas Regional Sports Authority
Stacey Wilson, Library and Community Services Commissioner
Monica Grumilan, Building Healthy Communities
Veronica Leon, Alisal Vibrancy Plan Committee Member (Spanish)
Gigi, Ciclovia Salinas
Mia, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
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Ariana Jimenez, UC Santa Barbara student and Salinas resident
Danny Gonzalez, Center for Community Advocacy
Joel Hernandez, Center for Community Advocacy
Xago, Baktun 12
Cesar Lara, Policy Director for Building Healthy Communties
Jim Knowlton, Salinas Police Officers Association
Javier Tamayo, Alisal Center for the Fine Arts
Dominic Dursa, Library and Community Services Commissioner
Joey Martinez, Artist/Library and Community Services Commissioner
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution 21649 adopting the Parks, Recreation and Library Master Plan was
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21649
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#19-328 Annual Levy Assessments for Landscape & Maintenance Districts
Received report from Public Works Director David Jacobs which is filed with the City
Clerk for the record.
The following audience member commented on the report:
Robin Lee
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, Resolutions 21650-21661 approving and/or amending engineer's reports
and levying of annual assessments for Airport Business Center Landscape
Maintenance District, North/East Area Maintenance District, Harden Ranch
Maintenance District, Vista Nueva Maintenance District, Mira Monte Maintenance
District and Monte Bella Maintenance District were approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21650-21661
ID#19-345 Annual Index Adjustment to the City Traffic Impact Fee
Received report from Transportation Manager James Serrano which is filed with the City
Clerk for the record.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Robin Lee
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution 21662 approving an annual adjustment to the Salinas Traffic Impact
Fee with said adjustment to take effect immediately was approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21662
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#19-377 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
minutes of June 11, 2019 and June 18, 2019 were approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
ID#19-382 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
ID#19-322 On-Call Job Order Contract for Sidewalk Improvements
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, Resolution 21663 approving the City of Salinas On-Call Job Order Contract
for Sidewalk Improvements Specifications; and authorize the Public Works
Director, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendments to
Contract and execute individual Job Order contracts; and authorize the issuance
of invitation to public bid, with bids to be opened on August 6, 2019 was
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21663
ID#19-339 An Ordinance Prohibiting Spectators at Street Races and Reckless Driving
Exhibitions
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Ordinance 2620 prohibiting spectators at street races and reckless driving
exhibitions was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: ORD 2620
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ID#19-343 2018 Slurry Seal Improvements Project, CIP 9981
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Cromeenes,
Resolution 21664 approving Contract Change Order No. 1 and authorizing the
Public Works Director to issue Contract Change Orders up to a cumulative total of
10% of the original contract price was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21664
ID#19-346 Downtown Complete Streets Project, Project No. 9090, Federal Project
HSIPL-5045(032)
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21665 approving the plans, specifications and estimate, and authorize
an invitation to bidders for the Downtown Complete Streets Project, Project No.
9090, Federal Project HSIPL-5045(032) was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21665
ID#19-348 March 2019 Financial Report
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
the Quarterly Financial Report for March 2019 was approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
ID#19-357 Fiscal Year 2019-20 Assessment and Maintenance District Levies
Transmittal to the Monterey County Tax Collector
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21666 authorizing staff to transmit to the Tax Collector's office of the
County of Monterey the annual levies for assessment and maintenance district
fees and charges was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21666
ID#19-363 Sanborn/US HWY 101/Elvee Drive Improvement Project, CIP 9117
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, Resolution 21667 approving release of retention to Granite Rock Company
for the Sanborn/US HWY 101/Elvee Drive Improvement Project, CIP 9117 in the
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amount of $27,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21667
ID#19-365 Lease Renewal for Library Connection @ Northridge
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21668 approving a lease Renewal for the Library Connection @
Northridge was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21668
ID#19-369 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21669 authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the California
Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park Development
Revitalization Program was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21669
ID#19-370 Monterey One Water Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa,
Resolution 21670 related to a permit with Monterey One Water to discharge
industrial wastewater from the Salinas Pump Station was approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas
and Mayor Gunter
Enactment No: RES 21670
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember McShane reported crime statistics for 2019. He added that he attended a
faith based community event and thank everyone for their support and prayers for his
daughter.
Councilmember Villegas reported that he attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste
Authority meeting and tour of Johnson Canyon Landfill and the Board discussed the
expansion of the landfill and the future of the Authority. He reported that he attended the
Rancho San Juan High School grand opening ceremony with Councilmember Davis.
Mayor Gunter reported he attended the Salinas Firefighter Academy, hosted an
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Opportunity Zones meeting with City Managers from King City and Seaside working with
Senator Caballero to secure Opportunity Zones funding. Mayor Gunter stated he attended
a successful Forbes AgTech Summit. In closing, he reminded the community to exercise
safety on 4th of July.
Councilmember De La Rosa reported she attended various meetings and events include
the Salinas School of Dance "Love to Dance" recital, the Opportunity Zones meeting,
Blue Zones Project Kick-off, the Chinatown Revitalization Community meeting and the
Forbes luncheon.
Councilmember Barrera commended the various organizations and community
partnerships for acquiring funding for the Regional Soccer Complex. He announced
upcoming events which include the Youth and Government Institute Mock City Council
meeting on July 12 at 10:30 a.m. and the Williams Road Improvements Project
community meeting on July 8. He requested Towt Street between E. Market Street and
Laurel Drive be added to the 2018 Slurry Seal project list. Additionally, he requested the
crosswalk on E. Market Street/Kern Street be repaired.
Councilmember Davis reported that he attended the Rancho San Juan High School grand
opening ceremony. He stated that the Transportation Agency for Monterey County is still
working on the Rail to Salinas project. Councilmember Davis stated he is scheduled to
meet with Monterey Salinas Transit, Councilmember Barrera and City Manager Corpuz on
July 10th to discuss the the rapid transit bus line. He commended Mayor Gunter for the
letter in support of the South County courthouse and further commended Mayor Gunter,
Assemblymember Rivas, and Senator Caballero for their advocacy and support of the
Regional Soccer Complex and city parks.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
__________________________
Joseph 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, July 2, 2019
4:00 PM
AMENDED
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
Christie Cromeenes, 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 July 2, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
National Night Out
PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
California Rodeo Salinas 109th Anniversary
Park and Recreation Month, July 2019
6th Annual Youth Leadership Academy
AmeriCorps VISTA
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#19-383 Blue Zones Project Monterey County
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution in support of the Blue Zones Project Monterey County.
ID#19-351 Professional Services Agreement with Downtown Streets Team
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between City of
Salinas and Downtown Streets Team.
ID#19-364 Parks, Recreation and Library Master Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting the Parks, Recreation and Library Master Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#19-328 Annual Levy Assessments for Landscape & Maintenance Districts
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Recommendation: Approve Resolution(s) approving and/or amending engineer's reports and levying of annual
assessments for Airport Business Center Landscape Maintenance District, North/East
Area Maintenance District, Harden Ranch Maintenance District, Vista Nueva
Maintenance District, Mira Monte Maintenance District and Monte Bella Maintenance
District.
ID#19-345 Annual Index Adjustment to the City Traffic Impact Fee
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving an annual adjustment to the Salinas Traffic Impact Fee
with said adjustment to take effect immediately.
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#19-377 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of June 11, 2019 and June 18, 2019.
ID#19-382 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#19-322 On-Call Job Order Contract for Sidewalk Improvements
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the City of Salinas On-Call Job Order Contract for
Sidewalk Improvements Specifications; and authorize the Public Works Director, in
consultation with the City Attorney, to execute Amendments to Contract and execute
individual Job Order contracts; and authorize the issuance of invitation to public bid, with
bids to be opened on August 6, 2019.
ID#19-339 An Ordinance Prohibiting Spectators at Street Races and Reckless Driving
Exhibitions
Recommendation: Consider adopting an Ordinance prohibiting spectators at street races and reckless
driving exhibitions. (Second Reading)
ID#19-343 2018 Slurry Seal Improvements Project, CIP 9981
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving Contract Change Order No. 1 and authorizing the Public
Works Director to issue Contract Change Orders up to a cumulative total of 10% of the
original contract price.
ID#19-346 Downtown Complete Streets Project, Project No. 9090, Federal Project
HSIPL-5045(032)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the plans, specifications and estimate, and authorize an
invitation to bidders for the Downtown Complete Streets Project, Project No. 9090,
Federal Project HSIPL-5045(032).
ID#19-348 March 2019 Financial Report
Recommendation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for March 2019.
ID#19-357 Fiscal Year 2019-20 Assessment and Maintenance District Levies
Transmittal to the Monterey County Tax Collector
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing staff to transmit to the Tax Collector's office of the
County of Monterey the annual levies for assessment and maintenance district fees and
charges.
ID#19-363 Sanborn/US HWY 101/Elvee Drive Improvement Project, CIP 9117
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving release of retention to Granite Rock Company for the
Sanborn/US HWY 101/Elvee Drive Improvement project, CIP 9117 in the amount of
$27,000.
ID#19-365 Lease Renewal for Library Connection @ Northridge
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving a lease Renewal for the Library Connection @ Northridge.
ID#19-369 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the California
Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park Development Revitalization
Program.
ID#19-370 Monterey One Water Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution related to a permit with Monterey One Water to discharge industrial
wastewater from the Salinas Pump Station.
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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