City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · November 16, 2021
Minutes
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
City of Salinas CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
City Council
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Councilmembers:
Carla Viviana González, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2
Steve McShane, District 3 - Orlando Osornio, District 4
Christie Cromeenes, District 5 - Anthony Rocha, District 6
Steven S. Carrigan, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PUBLIC NOTICE
Meeting conducted consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated
March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: 6- Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Christie Cromeenes
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2021
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received general public comment.
PRESENTATION
Blue Zones Project Monterey County
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#21-323 Innovation Team Update
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No action required. This report presents information to the City Council
regarding the Innovation Team’s activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#21-560 2nd Reading - General Plan Amendment 2021-002 and Rezone 2021-002;
Request to Amend the General Plan to change the General Plan Designation
of six (6) sites to Mixed Use and Rezone the same six (6) sites from
Public/Semipublic (PS) or Commercial Retail (CR) to Mixed Use (MX) and
expand the Downtown Core Area (DC) Overlay District to include the
Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC)
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Rocha,
Resolution affirming the findings, adopting the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a
General Plan Amendment (GPA 2021-02) changing the General Plan Land Use
designations of six (6) sites to Mixed Use; and introduced an Ordinance to rezone
the same six (6) sites to Mixed Use (MX) and expand the Downtown Core Area
(DC) Overlay to include the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) site (RZ
2021-002) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Gonzalez
Enactment No: RES 22248; ORD 2652
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#21-578 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember
McShane, the minutes of November 9, 2021 were approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Gonzalez
ID#21-574 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember
McShane, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Gonzalez
ID#21-561 Professional Services Agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for
Planning and Environmental Services
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Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember
McShane, Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (Precision) for a total
compensation amount not to exceed $139,313.35 to prepare general plan and
zoning amendments and associated environmental documents for selected
opportunity sites was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Gonzalez
Enactment No: RES 22249
ID#21-565 Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember
Cromeenes, Resolution authorizing 1) establishment of a fund named "American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund;" 2) transfer of $25,783,656.50 from the Special
Construction Assistance - Federal and State Fund to the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) Fund; 3) establishment of appropriations totaling $51,567,313 in
accordance with the Salinas Recovery Plan under the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) of 2021 previously approved by City Council; and 4) an American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Fund revenue budget of $25,783,656.50 was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Gonzalez
Enactment No: RES 22250
ID#21-567 Geil Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember
Cromeenes, Resolution approving the Geil Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Plan and the implementation of the Plan was approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Gonzalez
Enactment No: RES 22251
ID#21-568 Subscription-Based ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis Service
This item was continued to December 7, 2021.
Approve a Resolution authorizing payment of $455,000 for the Annual
Subscription Services for ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis
Service to cover the period December 14, 2021 through December 13, 2022.
Enactment No: RES 22256
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ID#21-573 Lease of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras from Flock
Group, Inc.
This item was continued to December 7, 2021.
Approve a Resolution authorizing the execution of a 24-month Services
Agreement for the lease of twenty (20) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
Cameras from Flock Group, Inc. with a Year 1 cost of $57,500 and a Year 2 cost of
$52,500.
Enactment No: RES 22255
ID#21-575 California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Homekey Program Round 2 for Permanent Supportive Housing
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember McShane,
Resolution authorizing certain action related to the submittal of joint
applications to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development ("HCD") for Homekey Round 2 for the conversion of two motels (The
Sanborn Inn and The Salinas Inn) to permanent supportive housingwas
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Gonzalez
Enactment No: RES 22252
ID#21-576 Agreement with Smith & Enright Landscape Services, Inc.
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember
McShane, Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Salinas and
Smith & Enright Landscape Services, Inc. for services related to the removal of
unlawful encampments, bulky items, and personal property, associated with the
City Cleanup
Program Project, CIP 9068 was approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Gonzalez
Enactment No: RES 22253
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:35 p.m.
ID#21-577 a. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
conference with legal counsel regarding, Jerry Yednak v. City of Salinas, Superior
Court of California, County of Monterey case no.: 20CV000968.
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED:
__________________________
Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk/Secretary
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
4:00 PM
SALINAS ROTUNDA
City Council
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Councilmembers:
Carla Viviana González, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2
Steve McShane, District 3 - Orlando Osornio, District 4
Christie Cromeenes, District 5 - Anthony Rocha, District 6
Steven S. Carrigan, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final November 16, 2021
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION
STATUS.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This meeting is being conducted consistent with State of California Executive Order
N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The public may view
the meeting on television and/or online and may participate in-person in the Council
Chamber.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION
Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2021
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
If you wish to make a general public comment or comment on a specific agenda item,
you are encouraged to attend the City Council meeting in person. Public Comment may
also be submitted via email at PublicComment@ci.salinas.ca.us and will be entered into
the record.
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 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.
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
Blue Zones Project Monterey County
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#21-323 Innovation Team Update
Recommendation: No action required. This report presents information to the City Council regarding the
Innovation Team's activities.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#21-560 General Plan Amendment 2021-002 and Rezone 2021-002; Request to
Amend the General Plan to change the General Plan Designation of six (6)
sites to Mixed Use and Rezone the same six (6) sites from Public/Semipublic
(PS) or Commercial Retail (CR) to Mixed Use (MX) and expand the
Downtown Core Area (DC) Overlay District to include the Intermodal
Transportation Center (ITC)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution affirming the findings, adopting the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving a General
Plan Amendment (GPA 2021-02) changing the General Plan Land Use designations of
six (6) sites to Mixed Use; and adopt an Ordinance to rezone the same six (6) sites to
Mixed Use (MX) and expand the Downtown Core Area (DC) Overlay to include the
Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) site (RZ 2021-002).
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#21-578 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of November 9, 2021.
ID#21-574 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#21-561 Professional Services Agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for
Planning and Environmental Services
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (Precision) for a total compensation
amount not to exceed $139,313.35 to prepare General Plan and Zoning Code
amendments and associated environmental documents for selected opportunity sites.
ID#21-565 Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing 1) establishment of a fund named "American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Fund;" 2) transfer of $25,783,656.50 from the Special Construction
Assistance - Federal and State Fund to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund; 3)
establishment of appropriations totaling $51,567,313 in accordance with the Salinas
Recovery Plan under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 previously approved
by City Council; and 4) an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund revenue budget of
$25,783,656.50.
ID#21-567 Geil Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Geil Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan and
the implementation of the Plan.
ID#21-568 Subscription-Based ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis Service
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing payment of $455,000 for the Annual Subscription
Services for ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis Service to cover the period
December 14, 2021 through December 13, 2022.
ID#21-573 Lease of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras from Flock
Group, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the execution of a 24-month Services Agreement for the
lease of twenty (20) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras from Flock
Group, Inc. with a Year 1 cost of $57,500 and a Year 2 cost of $52,500.
ID#21-575 California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Homekey Program Round 2 for Permanent Supportive Housing
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing certain action related to the submittal of joint
applications to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
("HCD") for Homekey Round 2 for the conversion of two motels (The Sanborn Inn and The
Salinas Inn) to permanent supportive housing.
ID#21-576 Agreement with Smith & Enright Landscape Services, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Salinas and Smith &
Enright Landscape Services, Inc. for services related to the removal of unlawful
encampments, bulky items, and personal property, associated with the City Cleanup
Program Project, CIP 9068.
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#21-577 a. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
conference with legal counsel regarding, Jerry Yednak v. City of Salinas, Superior
Court of California, County of Monterey case no.: 20CV000968.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
Any addendums will be posted within 72 hours of regular meetings or 24 hours of special
meetings and in accordance with Californian Government Code Section 54954.2, unless
otherwise allowed under the Brown Act. City Council agenda item reports may be viewed
at the Salinas City Clerk’s Office, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, and are posted on the
City’s website at www.cityofsalinas.org via the hyperlinks provided on the agenda. The
City Council may take action that is different than the proposed action reflected on the
agenda.
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the City Clerk’s Office, in
the Council Rotunda, and the City's website.
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