City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · September 10, 2019
Minutes
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
City of Salinas CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
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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
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, September 10, 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
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment.
CLOSED SESSION
The following audience members commented on closed session:
Unidentified Audience member
Jim Knowlton, Salinas Police Officers Association
Nicholas Reyes, Salinas Police Officers Association
Ian Kile, Salinas Police Officers Association
Zack Dunagan, Salinas Police Officers Association
Jackie Bohn, Salinas Police Officers Association
James Sang
Judith Anne Rabel
The City Council recessed to closed session at 4:28 p.m. pursuant to:
ID#19-494 a. Labor Negotiations - Government Code section §54957.6, with its designated
labor representatives Ray Corpuz, City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City
Attorney; Jim Pia, Assistant City Manager; Katherine Hogan, Assistant City Attorney;
Matt Pressey, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Director;
Sylvia Enriquez, Senior Human Resource Analyst; and Donna Williamson, Liebert
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Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International
Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU,
Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police
Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors
Association, Confidential Management Employees, Confidential Non-Management
Employees and Department Directors.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to California Government Code section §54957.1, there was no reportable
actions on closed session matters.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#19-498 Salinas Police Officers Association
Received report from Donna Williamson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salinas and the Salinas Police
Officers Association which expired on December 31, 2018. The City and SPOA
conducted negotiating sessions in 2018 and 2019. On April 2, 2019, the City declared
impasse after the parties were unable to reach an agreement for a successor MOU and
subsequently, the parties attended mediation and factfinding. Ms. Williamson presented
the City’s last, best, and final offer to the Salinas Police Officers Association.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Jim Knowlton, Salinas Police Officers Association President
Megan Lopez, resident
Edgar Ibarra, MILPA
Nichola Reyes, Salinas Police Officers Association
Justin Heckman, Salinas Police Officers Association
Alexis Magdaleno, MILPA
James Sang
Elijah, MILPA
Jackie Bohn, Salinas Police Officers Association
Nula, SVMH Nurse
David, Salinas Police Officers Association
Upon motion by Councilmember Villegas, second by Councilmember
Cromeenes, Resolution imposing the City’s last, best, and final offer to the
Salinas Police Officers Association (SPOA) law enforcement unit, pursuant to
Government Code sections 3505.4, 3505.5, and 3505.7 was approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember McShane
Enactment No: RES 21705
ID#19-478 Salinas United Business Association (SUBA) FY 2019-2020 Annual Levy of
Assessment and Ordinance Regarding the Collection of Assessments for the
SUBA Business Improvement Area (BIA)
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Received report from Planning Manager Lisa Brinton, a requirement by California Streets
and Highways Code Section 36535, “Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of
1989”, to hold a public hearing to receive testimony and consider the levy the annual
assessment in the SUBA BIA. The Annual Report and its proposed budget for FY
2019-2020 was presented and constitutes the levy of assessment for the fiscal year.
Staff also proposed and ordinance amendment change in efforts to improve the BIA
assessment collection rate and make it more efficient to process annual assessments.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Mr. Kilder, ALMA
Adan Gomez, ALMA
Mun Yi, ALMA
James Sang
Unidentified audience member (Spanish/English translation provided by F.A.S.T.)
Lupe Covarrubias Martinez, SUBA
Cesar Lara, Building Healthy Communities/TEAMSTERS/Central Coast Labor Council
Fernando Samayoa, SUBA Secretary
MOTION:
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis to approve a Resolution authorizing the levy
and collection of the annual assessment in the SUBA BIA for Fiscal Year 2019/20 and
directed staff to amend the ordinance removing the City from the collection of
assessment process for consideration at a future date. Motion was second by
Councilmember McShane.
Upon motion by Councilmember Davis, second by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution to levy and collect the annual assessment in the Salinas United
Business Association ("SUBA") Business Improvement Area ("BIA") for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2019-2020 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Noes: 1- Councilmember McShane
Enactment No: RES 21706
ID#19-470 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2018-19
Received report from Planning Manager Christopher Valenzuela highlighting the
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) which provides the
community with a concise statement regarding HUD funds available for activities
undertaken, and an evaluation of the City’s progress in carrying out goals and objectives
and the FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember
Cromeenes, Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorizing submittal to
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
Enactment No: RES 21707
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ID#19-447 2019 Fireworks Season After Action Report
No action is required. Received report from Samuel Klemek, Battalion Chief/Fire
Marshal regarding the 2019 Fireworks Season After Action. He reported statistical
information related to sale of “Sane-nSane” fireworks, as well as an evaluation
of outreach and enforcement efforts related to illegal fireworks use. Staff
continues to work to find ways to help combat the issue of illegal fireworks and
minimize the impacts to all residents. He added there was a decrease in the
number of complaints received through the various reporting resources and
enforcement teams noted a significant decrease in illegal fireworks activity
city-wide.
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#19-495 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, second by Councilmember Davis,
the minutes of August 27, 2019 were approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
ID#19-497 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, second by Councilmember Davis,
the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
ID#19-454 Agreement for Board-Up Services
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution approving an agreement with Blanca's Construction, Inc. for Board-Up
services was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
Enactment No: RES 21708
ID#19-463 Nacional Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember
Cromeenes, Resolution approving the Nacional Street Neighborhood Traffic
Calming Plan in accordance with the City’s Traffic Policy was approved. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
Enactment No: 21709
ID#19-465 Right of Way Agreement for the Bardin Road Project (CIP 9218)
THIS ITEM WAS TABLED.
ID#19-469 2019 California Department of Housing and Community Development Senate
Bill 2 - Planning Grants Program Notice of Funding Availability Application
Submittal
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution approving a California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) Resolution authorizing application submittal and receipt of
2019 California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) Planning Grants Program; and a City of Salinas (City)
Resolution authorizing application submittal and receipt of 2019 HCD SB 2
Planning Grants Program were approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
Enactment No: RES 21710
ID#19-473 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember Barrera,
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a California
Office of Traffic Safety grant agreement for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program (STEP) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
Enactment No: RES 21711
ID#19-474 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, second by Councilmember
Cromeenes, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a
California Office of Traffic Safety grant agreement for the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Program was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
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Enactment No: RES 21712
ID#19-486 California Library Literacy Services Family Literacy Grant Award
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, second by Councilmember Davis,
Resolution approving the California Library Literacy Services Family Literacy
grant award in the amount of $70,000 was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
Enactment No: RES 21713
ID#19-488 League of California Cities’ Voting Delegates
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, second by Councilmember Davis,
appointment of Mayor Joe Gunter as the voting delegate and Councilmember
Gloria De La Rosa as the alternate voting delegate for the annual League of
California Cities' business meeting on policy resolutions was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Davis,
Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Villegas and Mayor Gunter
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Davis conditionally appointed Diana Garcia to the Police Community
Advisory Committee pending receipt of her application.
Councilmember Barrera announced the El Grito Horse Parade taking place on
September 14.
Councilmember Cromeenes commended the Salinas Police Department for their work.
Councilmember Villegas appointed Marcelino Rocamora to the Planning Commission and
commended Mr. Rick Giffin for his service on the commission.
Councilmember McShane reported that he attended a drug and alcohol prevention
training with Valley Health Associates. He added that Monterey Bay Community Power
added 10 new jurisdictions and will be increasing their rebates from 3% to 5% in the
following years. He commended the work being done in the Chinatown area and
requested adding trash receptacles in the area. In closing, he thanked Public Works
staff for addressing the median landscaping and tree related issues.
Mayor Gunter commended Lew Bauman upon his retirement from the County of Monterey.
He reported that he attended the Valley Mayor’s meeting and discussed cannabis
operations throughout the County. He encouraged the community to attend the El Grito
Festival and other community events.
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
___________________________
Joseph Gunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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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, September 10, 2019
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
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 September 10, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#19-494 a. Labor Negotiations - Government Code section §54957.6, with its designated
labor representatives Ray Corpuz, City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City
Attorney; Jim Pia, Assistant City Manager; Katherine Hogan, Assistant City
Attorney; Matt Pressey, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human
Resources Director; Sylvia Enriquez, Senior Human Resource Analyst; and Donna
Williamson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service
Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal
Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers
Association, Police Management Association, International Association of
Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Management Employees,
Confidential Non-Management Employees and Department Directors.
PUBLIC HEARING
ID#19-498 Salinas Police Officers Association
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution imposing the City's last, best, and final offer to the Salinas Police
Officers Association (SPOA) law enforcement unit, pursuant to Government Code
sections 3505.4, 3505.5, and 3505.7.
ID#19-478 Salinas United Business Association (SUBA) FY 2019-2020 Annual Levy of
Assessment and Ordinance Regarding the Collection of Assessments for the
SUBA Business Improvement Area (BIA)
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to levy and collect the annual assessment in the Salinas United
Business Association ("SUBA") Business Improvement Area ("BIA") for Fiscal Year (FY)
2019-2020; and consider adopting an Ordinance amending Salinas Municipal Code
(SMC) Sec. 21B-40. - Collection of assessments; delinquencies.
ID#19-470 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year
2018-19
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorizing submittal to United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ID#19-447 2019 Fireworks Season After Action Report
Recommendation: No action is required. This report presents information to the City Council regarding the
2019 Fireworks Season After Action.
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#19-495 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of August 27, 2019.
ID#19-497 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve Financial Claims Report.
ID#19-454 Agreement for Board-Up Services
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving an agreement with Blanca's Construction, Inc. for
Board-Up services.
ID#19-463 Nacional Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Nacional Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan in
accordance with the City's Traffic Policy.
ID#19-465 Right of Way Agreement for the Bardin Road Project (CIP 9218)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Right of Way Agreement
with Thomas A. Bengard, Bardin E. Bengard, Tracy M. Pezzini and The Bengard Family
Partnership for acquisition of 3,186.60 square feet of property.
ID#19-469 2019 California Department of Housing and Community Development Senate
Bill 2 - Planning Grants Program Notice of Funding Availability Application
Submittal
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Recommendation: Approve a California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Resolution authorizing application submittal and receipt of 2019 California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) Planning Grants
Program; and a City of Salinas (City) Resolution authorizing application submittal and
receipt of 2019 HCD SB 2 Planning Grants Program.
ID#19-473 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a California
Office of Traffic Safety grant agreement for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP).
ID#19-474 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a California
Office of Traffic Safety grant agreement for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.
ID#19-486 California Library Literacy Services Family Literacy Grant Award
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the California Library Literacy Services Family Literacy
grant award in the amount of $70,000.
ID#19-488 League of California Cities’ Voting Delegates
Recommendation: Approve appointment of Mayor Joe Gunter as the voting delegate and Councilmember
Gloria De La Rosa as the alternate voting delegate for the annual League of California
Cities' business meeting on policy resolutions.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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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