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City of Salinas 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, October 24, 2023 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 Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Anthony Rocha, District 6 Jim Pia, Interim City Manager Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 24, 2023 ZOOM WEBINAR PARTICIPATION JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR TO PARTICIPATE LIVE AT: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84416408034 To participate telephonically, call any number below: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 Webinar ID: 844 1640 8034 If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 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. ID#23-655 Blue Zones Project Monterey County PUBLIC HEARINGS ID#23-641 Reconsider General Plan Amendment 2022-002 and Rezone 2022-002; City of Salinas Page 2 Printed on 10/19/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 24, 2023 Amend the General Plan to change the General Plan designation of five (5) sites to Mixed Use and Rezone the same five (5) sites to Mixed-use (MX) Recommendation: Approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 22797 (N.C.S.), approved by the City Council on September 26, 2023; and affirming the findings, adopting the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and adopting General Plan Amendment (GPA 2022-002) changing the General Plan Land Use Designations of five (5) "Project sites"; Alisal Marketplace, Edge of Downtown/Front and John Streets, Foods Co Shopping Center, Laurel West Shopping Center, and Sears (Northridge Mall) (portion) from Commercial Retail (CR) and/or Industrial General Commercial (IGC) to Mixed Use (MX); and Adopt an Ordinance to Rezone the same five (5) "Project sites" from Commercial Retail (CR) and/or Industrial General Commercial (IGC) to Mixed Use (MX) (RZ 2022-002). ID#23-627 Zoning Code Amendment 2022-004; Amend Zoning Code Section 37-50.620 (On-Site Sign Regulations) of Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to allow consideration of public service information, marquee, changeable copy, and other signs for public/private school uses Recommendation: Consider finding Zoning Code Amendment 2022-004 categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 and adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to allow consideration of public service information, marquee, changeable copy, and other signs for public/private school uses. CONSIDERATION ID#23-631 Resolution of Intention to Form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and Agreement for Professional Services with Kosmont & Associates to support EIFD Formation Recommendation: Approve a Resolution directing staff to prepare a Resolution of Intention (ROI) to Form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to fund backbone infrastructure at the Salinas Ag Industrial Center (SAIC); and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Services (Agreement) between the City of Salinas and Kosmont & Associates Inc, ("Kosmont") for a total compensation amount not to exceed $129,000.00 for the Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District ("EIFD") Formation Advisory for the Salinas Ag-Industrial Center Specific Plan ("SAIC"). ID#23-648 Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Recommendation: Receive a report regarding rent stabilization and tenant protection and consider directing staff to return to the City Council with strategies and alternatives available to the City Council. 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#23-654 Minutes Recommendation: Approve minutes of October 10, 2023. ID#23-651 Financial Claims City of Salinas Page 3 Printed on 10/19/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 24, 2023 Recommendation: Approve financial claims report. ID#23-607 2022-2023 Pavement Maintenance Project, CIP No. 9981, 9120, 9080 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving Contract Change Order No. 1 to Granite Construction Company for the 2022-2023 Pavement Maintenance Project, CIP No. 9981, 9120, 9080 in the amount of $430,678.35; and approving Contract Change Order No. 2 to Granite Construction Company for the 2022-2023 Pavement Maintenance Project, CIP No. 9981, 9120, 9080 for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to Contract Change Order No. 1 and No. 2 and authorize a 10% of the new contract amount for construction contingencies ($881,868.50) for the 2022-2023 Pavement Maintenance Project, CIP No. 9981, 9120, 9080. ID#23-620 Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates for the Gabilan Creek Restoration Design Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving an addendum to the Master Services Agreement with Harris & Associates for the design work related to the Gabilan Creek Restoration Project in an amount not to exceed $90,640.50. ID#23-622 Purchase and Sales Agreement for 443 West Market Street (El Rey Motel) Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $3,640,000 for the purchase of a 26 room motel located at 443 West Market St in the City of Salinas utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the purchase. ID#23-626 New Traffic Signal at East Alisal Street and JD Alvarado Circle (formerly Murphy Street), CIP No. 9094 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the New Traffic Signal at East Alisal Street and JD Alvarado Circle, CIP No. 9094, for maintenance and responsibility. ID#23-628 Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc for Landscape Maintenance Services for City Parks and Facilities Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services for City parks and facilities to include an additional amount not to exceed $50,000 for general irrigation repairs. ID#23-630 Annual Maintenance Service Agreement with EnvisionWare, Inc. for Library Automated Self-Checkout System Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a service agreement with EnvisioinWare, Inc. for annual maintenance of the Library Automated Self-Checkout System in the amount of $33,219.97. ID#23-632 Journal Fund Transfer of Family Homeless Challenge Funds to the American Rescue Plan Act Affordable Housing Production Fund Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing an administrative journal transfer of $690,000 of California Interagency Council on Homelessness Family Homeless Challenge grant fund to the American Rescue Plan Act Affordable Housing Production fund. ID#23-633 Purchase and Sales Agreement for 414 Crescent Way City of Salinas Page 4 Printed on 10/19/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 24, 2023 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), and all other documents necessary to effectuate the property transfer to the City with private property owner for the purchase of a single-family residence located at 414 Crescent Way in the City of Salinas, for a price of $650,000. ID#23-635 Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates for the Salinas Creeks Maintenance and Enhancement Plan Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the agreement with Harris and Associates for the Salinas Creeks Maintenance and Enhancement Plan project to increase the total compensation by $278,139, for a maximum not to exceed $363,868. ID#23-639 Alisal Safe Routes to School Project, CIP No. 9360 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution awarding a contract to FBD Vanguard construction, Inc. for the Alisal Safe Routes to School Project; and authorizing an increase of $155,000 to CIP 9360 appropriation and use Measure G fund balance for construction. ID#23-647 Emergency Rotunda HVAC System Replacement Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the emergency replacement of the Rotunda HVAC system as part of the existing on-call service contract with Environmental Systems Inc. (ESI) for $139,660 to include a 20% ($27,932) contingency for a total cost not to exceed $167,592; and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the HVAC System Replacement. 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#23-645 a. Labor Negotiations - California Government Code Section 54957.6, with its designated labor representatives Jim Pia, Interim City Manager; Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Sylvia Enriquez, Senior Human Resources Analyst; Che Johnson, 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. b. Performance Evaluation and Labor - California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and 54957.6, public employee performance evaluation and labor relations with unrepresented employee (City Attorney). c. Public Employee Appointment - California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), City Manager. City of Salinas Page 5 Printed on 10/19/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 24, 2023 d. Pending Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding, Santa Rita Union High School District, et al. v. City of Salinas et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 20CV000242. e. Pending Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding, Alisal Union School District, et al. v. City of Salinas, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 20CV00340. ADJOURNMENT _____________________________ 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 and 54956. City Council agenda reports and other writings distributed to the legislative body 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 in accordance with California Government Code section 54597.5. The City Council may take action that is different than the proposed action reflected on the agenda. Disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, may be requested by any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting. Language interpretation may be requested as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last business day prior to the meeting. Requests should be referred to the City Clerk’s Office At 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, 758-7381, as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last business day prior to the meeting. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users may contact the city by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION This agenda was posted on October 19, 2023 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website. Meetings are streamed live at https://salinas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, televised live on Comcast Channel 25 and on http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel at 4:00 p.m. on the date of the regularly scheduled meeting and will be broadcast throughout the day on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday following the meeting. For the most up-to-date Broadcast Schedule for The Salinas Channel on Comcast 25, please visit or subscribe to our Google Calendar located at http://tinyurl.com/SalinasChannel25. All past City Council meetings may also be viewed on the Salinas Channel on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel. City of Salinas Page 6 Printed on 10/19/2023