City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · December 5, 2023
Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
4:00 PM
AMENDED
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 December 5, 2023
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS
Monterey for Maui, District 2 City of Champions
Jeff Davis, Traffic and Transportation Commissioner
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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agenda. The public may comment on scheduled agenda items, including closed session
items, as they are considered.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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ID#23-691 Broadband Network Development Update
Recommendation: No action is required. This Report presents information to the City Council regarding the
Broadband Network Development.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#23-602 Substantial Amendments to United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development Fiscal Year 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2022-23
Annual Action Plans
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of Substantial Amendments to the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year 2017-18,
2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2022-23 Annual Action Plans; authorizing the allocation
of an additional $1,410,000 in available Community Development Block Grant program
funds to the Hebbron Family Center project; and authorizing the Mayor or designee to
execute, for and on behalf of the City, any agreements or related documents applicable
to the Substantial Amendments and the allocation of additional CDBG funds.
ID#23-674 2023-2031 Housing Element (General Plan Amendment 2023-002)
Recommendation: Adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element (General Plan Amendment 2023-002), authorize
staff to submit the 2023-2031 Housing Element to the State of California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification, and authorize staff to make
non-policy revisions to the Housing Element in response to future HCD comments.
CONSIDERATION
ID#23-723 Closter Park Improvement Project Schematic Design
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the completion of the schematic design for the Closter
Park Improvement Project.
ID#23-714 Red Light Abatement Act Ordinance
Recommendation: Consider adopting an Ordinance to amend the Salinas Municipal Code to provide for the
abatement of public nuisances.
ID#23-699 California Senate Bill 329 (Dodd): City Council Compensation
Recommendation: Consider adopting an Ordinance amending the Salinas Municipal Code to increase
compensation for the Mayor and City Council Members.
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#23-710 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of November 14, 2023.
ID#23-750 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
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ID#23-675 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project Phase II, CIP 9720
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the plans and specification for the Citywide Sidewalk
Repair Project Phase II, CIP 9720 and authorize issuance of the Invitation to Bidders with
bids to be opened on January 16, 2024.
ID#23-697 Master Service Agreements for On-Call Streetlight Maintenance
Contractors
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to negotiate and execute
Master Service Agreements with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc., and St Francis Electric
LLC to provide on-call contracting services related to various City of Salinas streetlight
maintenance, repair, modification, and emergency work, as needed in an amount not to
exceed $50,000.
ID#23-700 Miracle Playsystems, Inc. Agreement for Playground Repairs
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to negotiate and execute an
agreement with Miracle Playsystems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of playground
equipment at designated park locations in an amount not to exceed $67,781.29.
ID#23-701 Conditional Funding Reservation Letter for Predevelopment Cost of the
Proposed 100% Affordable Multifamily Housing Development at 467-479 E.
Market Street
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute a
Conditional Funding Reservation Letter with Envision Housing LLC in the amount of
$500,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) program funds for predevelopment costs of a proposed
100% affordable multifamily housing development at 467-479 E. Market Street.
ID#23-711 Addendum No. 1 to the Jet West, Inc. Facility Lease Agreement at the
Salinas Municipal Airport
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving Addendum No. 1 to the Salinas Municipal Airport Facility
Lease Agreement at the Salinas Municipal Airport in consideration of rental abatement for
American Disabilities Act (ADA)Tenant Improvements.
ID#23-713 Cadence Team Agreement Renewal
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to negotiate and execute
renewal of a service agreement with Cadence Team, Inc. to provide network
infrastructure, network maintenance, and support in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
ID#23-715 Surplus Fire Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution declaring certain vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing
the donation of two surplus fire apparatus and fire suppression equipment to the Mexican
communities of Chavinda, Michoacan and San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, and the
disposal of several surplus vehicles through contracted auction services.
ID#23-716 Federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Equipment Purchases
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to approve the
2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant award expenditures related to the Mobile
Command and Communications Vehicle (MCCV) technology upgrades in an amount not
to exceed $179,500.
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ID#23-717 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Monterey for the
Mobile Crisis Services Pilot Program
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Monterey for the creation and implementation of the
Mobile Crisis Services Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $390,000.
ID#23-718 Rainier Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Rainier Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
supported by residents.
ID#23-719 Nogal Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Rainier Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
supported by residents.
ID#23-724 City Hall First Floor Build Back, Project No. 8170
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the City Hall First Floor
Build Back, CIP No. 8170; and awarding a contract to Premier Builders, Inc. for the City
Hall First Floor Build Back, CIP No. 8170 in the amount of $1,859,138; and authorizing
25% of the contract amount, $464,784.50, for construction contingencies for the City Hall
First Floor Build Back, CIP No. 8170; and approving the City's reallocation of American
Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA), in the amount of $1,000,000, from Park Irrigation
Upgrades (3911.55.8191) to Adaptations to City Hall project (3911.50.8170).
ID#23-726 Closed Circuit Television of Sanitary Sewer
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the CCTV of Sanitary
Sewer and approving award of contract to National Plant Services, Inc. for the CCTV of
Sanitary Sewer in the amount of $547,512.02 (Bid Items 1-14); and approve a 15%
contingency in the amount of $82,100.
ID#23-727 ShotSpotter Gunfire Location, Alert and Analysis Service
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with
SoundThinking, Inc. (ShotSpotter) for a one-year subscription from December 14, 2023
through December 13, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $490,000.
ID#23-728 2023 Justice Assistance Grant, MOU with the County of Monterey, and
Lease of Flock LPR Cameras
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), execution of
all grant acceptance documents, establishment of the 2023 JAG Grant appropriation of
up to $92,532 and corresponding revenue budget to support grant activities, and
authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City and County of Monterey for activities related to the 2023 JAG; and
authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a 60-month lease renewal for 20 License
Plate Reader (LPR) cameras from Flock Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$250,000.
ID#23-729 Lease of License Plate Reader and PTZ Cameras from Flock Group, Inc.
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Agreement to
include the lease of 60 Flock Safety Falcon LPR Cameras and 12 Flock Safety Condor
PTZ Cameras for a term not to exceed 60-months with a total cost not to exceed
$948,000.
ID#23-732 Funding Agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
for the United Way Housing Stabilization Program
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute a
Subgrantee Funding Agreement between the City of Salinas and Housing Authority of
Monterey County to implement a Community Impact Housing Stabilization Program in an
amount not to exceed $331,000.
ID#23-746 Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution modifying the Classification - Salary Schedule to reflect previously
authorized cost of living adjustments due in the pay period inclusive of January 1, 2024,
and add the classification of Permit Center Clerk to the temporary classifications.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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#23-752 a. Public Employee Appointment - California Government Code Section
54957(b)(1), City Manager.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. Labor Negotiations - California Government Code Section 54957.6, with its
designated labor representatives Jim Pia, Interim City Manager; Christopher A.
Callihan, City Attorney; Katie Hogan, Assistant City Attorney; Marina
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 Crew
Supervisors and Blue Collar, 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.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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