City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · May 14, 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
VACANT, District 3 - Orlando Osornio, District 4
Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Anthony Rocha, District 6
Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Sandoval arrived after Roll Call at 4:08 p.m.
Present: 6- Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Kimbley Craig
PROCLAMATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
The City Council proclaimed and commended:
National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19 - 25, 2024
National Poppy Day, May 24, 2024
Yolanda Cervantes, Former Police Community Advisory Committee Member
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#24-245 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 2024-2025
Annual Action Plan
Received report from Acting Planning Manager Francisco Brambila regarding the City of
Salinas federal HUD entitlement programs which include Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency
Solutions Grants (ESG), which have assisted and improved numerous low and
moderate-income households and neighborhoods throughout the jurisdiction. To remain
eligible for annual allocations of its entitlement funds, the City must prepare and submit
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a FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan in support of its five-year Program Years (PY)
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). Council
approval of the FY 2024-2025 AAP would make the City eligible to receive $3,070,093 in
HUD FY 2024-2025 CDBG, HOME, and ESG entitlement funding. The HUD submission
deadline for the City’s FY 2024-2025 AAP is August 16, 2024.
The following members of the public commented on the report:
Eloise Shim
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval,
Resolution approving the City of Salinas' United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
(AAP) and its submittal to HUD; and authorizing the City Manager to incorporate
any necessary modifications based upon community feedback and final HUD
allocation prior to submissions to HUD; and authorizing the Mayor, or designee,
for and on behalf of the City, to execute any related agreements, contracts,
certifications, or amendments related to the funding allocations set forth in the
FY 2024-2025 AAP was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio,
Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Enactment No: RES 22973
ID#24-246 Submission of 2023 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Application
and 5-Year Plan Amendment to California Department of Housing and
Community Development
Received report from Acting Planning Manager Francisco Brambila regarding the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) release of the
2023 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Program Local Government
Formula Component Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) advising of an intended
Salinas allocation of $863,162. In response staff has prepared an application for funds
and is proposing an amendment to the City of Salinas (City) PLHA 5-Year Plan to allow
for utilization of the funds in alignment with the City Council’s goals and commitments.
The following members of the public commented on the report:
Karen Cameron
Tim Heavin
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez,
Resolution authorizing the submission of the City's annual application for 2023
Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to the California Department of
Housing and Community Development; submission of an amended Permanent
Local Housing Allocation 5-Year Plan; appropriation of 2023 PLHA funds to
General Ledger account fund SB2 (2951); and authorizing the Interim City
Manager or designee to execute all applicable agreements was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio,
Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Enactment No: RES 22974
CONSENT AGENDA
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ID#24-265 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio,
the minutes of May 7, 2024 were approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio,
Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
ID#24-259 November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution ordering the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
and ordering a Special Election for Councilmember District 3 for the City of
Salinas, requesting consolidation with the November 5, 2024 election and
requesting the County
of Monterey Department of Elections to conduct the election was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio,
Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Enactment No: RES 22975
ID#24-264 Acceptance of Sale of Jet West, LLC to Imperial Aviation, LLC dba Gate
One
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio,
Resolution approving and authorizing the stock sale of Jet West, LLC to Imperial
Aviation, LLC, dba Gate One and consenting to the assignment of the Lease
Agreement and related permits and agreements from Jet West LLC to Imperial
Aviation, LLC dba Gate One was approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio,
Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
Enactment No: RES 22976
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Rocha invited the community to attend a ribbon cutting at Steinbeck
Park on May 17, 2024. He reported he will be attending the Salinas Valley Solid Waste
Authority meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and noted that Councilmember Sandoval
will be attending the Community Human Service meeting on his behalf.
Councilmember Sandoval reported that he will also be attending the Salinas Valley Solid
Waste Authority meeting. He invited residents to attend the District 5 Neighborhood
cleanup at the old Sears building taking place on May 18, 2024.
Councilmember Gonzalez reported that she attended two meeting with residents at the
Paso Grande neighborhood where residents expressed concerns regarding parking. The
second meeting was held with residents of Nogal Dr regarding maintenance of Natividad
Creek Park. Councilmember Gonzalez invited the public to attend the YOSAL concert
and the Alisal Center for Fine Arts event in partnership with the Monterey County Rape
Crisis Center.
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Councilmember Barrera reported that he attended the Monterey Salinas Tranist Board
Meeting on May 13, 2024 and stated he will be attending Alisal High School's Top 100
Academic Students Awards ceremony.
Councilmember Osornio invited the community to attend the Center for Community
Advocacy De Colores Celebration on May 17. He also invited the community to attend
the Joe Kapp book release on May 18, 2024 and the Jacobs Heart fundraiser at the
Taylor Farms building on May 18.
Mayor Craig commended Eagle Scout Raymond Luna for his volunteer efforts to paint fire
hydrants throughout the City in collaboration with California Water Service Company.
Mayor Craig also commended the Hometown Heroes Celebration for those who have
served.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m..
APPROVED:
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Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Secretary
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
4:00 PM
SALINAS ROTUNDA
City Council
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Councilmembers:
Carla Viviana González, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2
VACANT, 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
PROCLAMATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19 - 25, 2024
National Poppy Day, May 24, 2024
Yolanda Cervantes, Former Police Community Advisory Committee Member
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
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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
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Closed session items should be held until the items are reached. The public may
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agenda. The public may comment on scheduled agenda items, including closed session
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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24-245 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 2024-2025
Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: A resolution approving the City of Salinas' United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and its
submittal to HUD; and authorizing the City Manager to incorporate any necessary
modifications based upon community feedback and final HUD allocation prior to
submissions to HUD; and authorizing the Mayor, or designee, for and on behalf of the
City, to execute any related agreements, contracts, certifications, or amendments
related to the funding allocations set forth in the FY 2024-2025 AAP.
24-246 Submission of 2023 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Application
and 5-Year Plan Amendment to California Department of Housing and
Community Development
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of the City's annual application for 2023
Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development; submission of an amended Permanent Local Housing
Allocation 5-Year Plan; appropriation of 2023 PLHA funds to General Ledger account fund
SB2 (2951); and authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute all
applicable agreements.
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#24-265 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of May 7, 2024.
ID#24-259 November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution ordering the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and
ordering a Special Election for Councilmember District 3 for the City of Salinas,
requesting consolidation with the November 5, 2024 election and requesting the County
of Monterey Department of Elections to conduct the election.
ID#24-264 Acceptance of Sale of Jet West, LLC to Imperial Aviation, LLC dba Gate
One
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving and authorizing the stock sale of Jet West, LLC to
Imperial Aviation, LLC, dba Gate One and consenting to the assignment of the Lease
Agreement and related permits and agreements from Jet West LLC to Imperial Aviation,
LLC dba Gate One.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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