City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · January 23, 2024
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
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
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember McShane arrived after Roll Call at 4:42 p.m.
Present: 6- Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Anthony Rocha
PROCLAMATION
The City Council presented the following proclamation:
Salinas Fire Department - 150th Anniversary
CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS
The City Council commended:
Salinas Fire Department 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Horseless Carriage Club of America, Salinas Valley Chapter
Palma School
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from members in attendance and on Zoom.
CONSIDERATION
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ID#24-030 2023 Permit Center Annual Report
Received report from Community Development Director Lisa Brinton highlighting the 2023
Permit Center Annual Report which covered the past calendar year and consisted of a
summary of the 2023 Performance Measures Dashboard. The report discusses the
findings and recommendations of the 2023 Community Development Department
Organizational Assessment and Permit Services staffing needs, analyzes key
performance measure data, highlights current and future development projects, provides
a Project Dox implementation update, and shares customer service survey feedback.
She added that the Dashboard includes performance measure data and shows year over
year comparisons for Permit Services, Current Planning, Code Enforcement, Economic
Development (Small Business Support), Development Engineering and Fire, which are
integral to Permit Center activities.
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember
McShane, the City Council received and accepted the 2023 Permit Center Annual
Report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
ID#24-003 City Council Committees/Regional Board Appointments
Receive report from Mayor Kimbley Craig regarding the recommended City Council
subcommittees and regional board appointments on which the City is represented for
calendar year 2024. She added that the report is intended to present the City Council with
the list of appointments for ratification annually as requested by the Council in January
2023 and appointment shall be made during the first meeting in January to ensure timely
appointments and representation on all boards and committees.
The City Council recommended the following modifications to the appointments:
- Cannabis Subcommittee - Remove
- Car Club Subcommittee - As Needed
- Education and Outreach Subcommittee - Add Councilmember Sandoval
- Litter and Debris Subcommittee - Remove Councilmember McShane and add
Councilmember Osornio
- Rodeo Subcommittee - Remove Councilmember Barrera and add Councilmember
Sandoval
MOTION
Councilmember McShane moved to approve the appointments with the requested
modification as outlined above. Motion was second by Mayor Craig.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
Councilmember Sandoval made a substitute motion to approve the appointments with the
requested modifications as outlined above, and requested the City Charter/Decorum
Committee and Monterey One Water appointments remain status quo until the next
Council meeting on February 6, 2024 for further consideration. Motion was second by
Councilmember Sandoval.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember
Osornio, the City Council Committee/Regional Board Appointments for calendar
year 2024 modifications as requested and the request that the City
Charter/Decorum Committee and Monterey One Water appointments remain
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status quo until the Council meeting on February 6, 2024 for further consideration
was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 4- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio and
Councilmember Sandoval
Noes: 2- Councilmember McShane and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#24-027 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, the minutes of January 9, 2024 were approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
ID#24-034 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
ID#24-015 Professional Services Agreement with Placeworks, Inc for the East Area
Specific Plan
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio,
Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Placeworks, Inc. to prepare
the East Area Specific Plan for an amount not to exceed one million dollars
($1,000,000) was approved. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
Enactment No: RES 22881
ID#24-017 North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements Project
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember
McShane, Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the North Main
Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements Project and awarding a
contract to Coastal Paving & Excavating for the North Main Street and Lamar
Street Pedestrian Improvements Project in the amount of $209,209.00 was
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approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
Enactment No: RES 22882
ID#24-029 Agreement for Services with Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. for Alisal
Greening and Beautification Project Implementation
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee, to
execute an Agreement for Services with Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. for
construction of the Alisal Greening and Beautification improvements, Project No.
9345, in the amount of $888,958 was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
Enactment No: RES 22883
ID#24-035 Salinas Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding;
Modification to Classification - Salary Schedule
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Salinas Police Officers
Association (POA), for a term ending on December 31, 2025, and approving
modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule for the wage adjustments
was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
Enactment No: RES 22884
ID#24-037 Meraki Enterprise License and Support Renewal
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to renew the Meraki
Enterprise License and Support from Cadence Team, Inc. for one year in an
amount not to exceed $59,952.98 was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
Enactment No:
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ID#23-699 California Senate Bill 329 (Dodd): City Council Compensation
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Ordinance amending the Salinas Municipal Code to increase
compensation for the Mayor and City Council Members was adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio,
Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Noes: 1- Councilmember McShane
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
Enactment No: ORD 2676
ID#23-712 Archer Aviation, 30 Mortensen Avenue, Suite 170, Facility Lease Agreement
at the Salinas Municipal Airport
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio,
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Facility Lease Agreement with
Archer Aviation Inc. for the property located at 30 Mortensen Avenue, Suite
within the Salinas Municipal Airport was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
Enactment No: RES 22886
ID#23-765 Commitment of 2019, 2020, and 2021 Permanent Local Housing Allocation
Program Funds
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the commitment of State of California Housing
and Community Development Department Permanent Local Housing Allocation
program funds for program years 2019, 2020, and 2021; and authorizing the
Interim City Manager or designee to execute any required documents, forms,
agreements, or amendments necessary to support the implementation of each
funding commitment was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane,
Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Absent: 1- Councilmember Rocha
Enactment No: RES 22887
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 7:34 p.m. pursuant to the following items.
Councilmember Gonzalez left the meeting following open session and did not attend
closed session.
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ID#24-039 a. Public Employee Appointment - California Government Code Section
54957(b)(1), City Manager.
b. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9, conference
with legal counsel regarding, Dale Fors v. City of Salinas, Workers’
Compensation Appeals Board Case Number(s): ADJ14550851; ADJ15956023.
c. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code Section 54956.8,
conference with real property negotiators Interim City Manager Jim Pia, City
Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, and Community Development Director Lisa
Brinton, to discuss the terms and sale of real properties located at 210 Salinas
Street (APN TNPAPN 000142, Parking Lot 8); 122 Lincoln Avenue (APN
002245008000, Parking Lot 12), 128 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245007000,
Parking Lot 12), 118 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245005000, Parking Lot 12),
120 Lincoln Avenue (APN 0022458006000, Parking Lot 12), 112 Lincoln
Avenue (APN 002245004000, Parking Lot 12).
d. Anticipated Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2),
conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (one
cases).
e. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1),
conference with legal counsel regarding, California Department of Housing and
Community Development v. Shangri-La Industries, LLC et al., Los Angeles
County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV00629.
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, January 23, 2024
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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION
Salinas Fire Department - 150th Anniversary
CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS
Salinas Fire Department 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Horseless Carriage Club of America, Salinas Valley Chapter
Palma School
Pablo Guerrero, District 2 Resident
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
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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.
CONSIDERATION
ID#24-030 2023 Permit Center Annual Report
Recommendation: Accept the 2023 Permit Center Annual Report.
ID#24-003 City Council Committees/Regional Board Appointments
Recommendation: Approve the committees/regional board appointments for 2024.
CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 9, 2024.
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#24-027 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of January 9, 2024.
ID#24-034 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#24-015 Professional Services Agreement with Placeworks, Inc for the East Area
Specific Plan
Recommendation: Approve Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Placeworks, Inc. to prepare the
East Area Specific Plan for an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000).
ID#24-017 North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements Project
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the North Main Street
and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements Project and awarding a contract to Coastal
Paving & Excavating for the North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian
Improvements Project in the amount of $209,209.00.
ID#24-029 Agreement for Services with Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. for Alisal
Greening and Beautification Project Implementation
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee, to execute an
Agreement for Services with Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. for construction of the
Alisal Greening and Beautification improvements, Project No. 9345, in the amount of
$888,958.
ID#24-035 Salinas Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding;
Modification to Classification - Salary Schedule
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Salinas Police Officers Association (POA), for a term
ending on December 31, 2025, and approving modification to the Classification - Salary
Schedule for the wage adjustments.
ID#24-037 Meraki Enterprise License and Support Renewal
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to renew the Meraki
Enterprise License and Support from Cadence Team, Inc. for one year in an amount not
to exceed $59,952.98.
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.
CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 9, 2024
ID#23-712 Archer Aviation, 30 Mortensen Avenue, Suite 170, Facility Lease Agreement
at the Salinas Municipal Airport
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Facility Lease Agreement with
Archer Aviation Inc. for the property located at 30 Mortensen Avenue, Suite within the
Salinas Municipal Airport.
ID#23-765 Commitment of 2019, 2020, and 2021 Permanent Local Housing Allocation
Program Funds
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the commitment of State of California Housing and
Community Development Department Permanent Local Housing Allocation program funds
for program years 2019, 2020, and 2021; and authorizing the Interim City Manager or
designee to execute any required documents, forms, agreements, or amendments
necessary to support the implementation of each funding commitment.
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#24-039 a. Public Employee Appointment - California Government Code Section
54957(b)(1), City Manager.
b. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9, conference
with legal counsel regarding, Dale Fors v. City of Salinas, Workers’
Compensation Appeals Board Case Number(s): ADJ14550851; ADJ15956023.
c. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code Section 54956.8,
conference with real property negotiators Interim City Manager Jim Pia, City
Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, and Community Development Director Lisa
Brinton, to discuss the terms and sale of real properties located at 210 Salinas
Street (APN TNPAPN 000142, Parking Lot 8); 122 Lincoln Avenue (APN
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002245008000, Parking Lot 12), 128 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245007000,
Parking Lot 12), 118 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245005000, Parking Lot 12),
120 Lincoln Avenue (APN 0022458006000, Parking Lot 12), 112 Lincoln
Avenue (APN 002245004000, Parking Lot 12).
d. Anticipated Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2),
conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (one
cases).
e. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1),
conference with legal counsel regarding, California Department of Housing
and Community Development v. Shangri-La Industries, LLC et al., Los
Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV00629.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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