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200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, City of Salinas CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Mayor Kimbley Craig Councilmembers: Carla Viviana González, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2 Jesus Valenzuela, 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, November 19, 2024 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmember Osornio arrived after Roll Call at 4:05 p.m. Present: 7- Councilmember Tony Barrera Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez Councilmember Orlando Osornio Councilmember Anthony Rocha Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval Councilmember Jesus Valenzuela Mayor Kimbley Craig PROCLAMATION The City Council proclaimed: Small Business Saturday National Native American Heritage Month CITY OF CHAMPIONS Councilmember Barrera commended the following recipients as the District 2 City of Champions. Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) Volunteer Navigator Program GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom. CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT No disclosures reported. City of Salinas Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS ID#24-619 Planned Unit Development Permit 2024-001; Third Amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit 2014-001 to change the exterior building elevations, add additional exterior colors to the approved colors and materials board, add new exterior signs, and increase maximum sign area in connection with a proposal to create multiple tenants within the former two-story 137,366 square-foot Sears store on a 2.85-acre project site located at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center at 1100 Northridge Mall in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District Received report from Senior Planner Thomas Wiles regarding Planned Unit Development Permit 2024-001; Third Amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit 2014-001 to change the exterior building elevations, add additional exterior colors to the approved colors and materials board, add new exterior signs, and increase maximum sign area in connection with a proposal to create multiple tenants within the former two-story 137,366 square-foot Sears store on a 2.85-acre project site located at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center at 1100 Northridge Mall in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public and on zoom commented on this report: Eric Peterson Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, a Resolution finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 and approving a Third Amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit 2014-004 (PUD 2014-001) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23158 Energy Services Financing Contract with ENGIE for Facility Solar Projects Continued to December 3, 2024 CONSIDERATION ID#24-631 Alisal District Identity Master Plan (ADIMP) Received report from Planning Manager Grant Leonard and Consultant Jane Lin regarding the Alisal District Identity Master Plan and Alisal Vibrancy Plan Commercial Facade Improvement Pilot Program. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public in attendance and on Zoom commented on the report: Eric Peterson Maryann Warden Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember City of Salinas Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 Osornio, resolution accepting the Alisal District Identity Master Plan (ADIMP) as a strategic planning document was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23159 ID#24-648 Alisal Vibrancy Plan (AVP) Commercial Facade Improvement Pilot Program Report received as part of Item 24-631 Alisal District Identity Master Plan (ADIMP). Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, a resolution the implementation of the Alisal Vibrancy Plan Facade Improvement Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $600,000, including the issuance of microgrants for an amount not to exceed $7,500 and interest-free forgivable loans for an amount not to exceed $20,000 for eligible Program expenses; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Program agreements; and staff to make administrative changes to the draft Program Guidelines was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23160 CONSENT AGENDA ID#24-655 Minutes Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, the minutes of October 22, 2024 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig ID#24-657 Minutes This item was continued to December 3, 2024. ID#24-672 Financial Claims The following members of the public in attendance commented on this item: David Maisonneuve Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, the Financial Claims Report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig City of Salinas Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 ID#24-570 Fourth Amendment to Permanent Local Housing Allocation 5-Year Plan and Allocation of Funds to Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association Inc. (CHISPA) for Four Projects Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the submission of Fourth Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation 5-Year Plan; and the allocation of $390,000 in PLHA funds to Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association Inc. (CHISPA) for the development of three Accessory Dwelling Units located at 138 Carr Avenue, 617 Fremont Street, and 615 Fremont Street; and the allocation of $645,000 in PLHA funds to CHISPA for the acquisition of the 98 Kip Drive property for the development of a 100% affordable senior housing project; and authorizing the City Manager, or its designee, to negotiate and execute agreements and related covenant documents and all other applicable forms, conditional commitment letters, grant-related documents, and all subsequent amendments as needed was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23161 ID#24-633 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for Architectural Services Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for architectural services to increase the compensation by $252,290 for a maximum compensation not to exceed $334,540 and extend the term to December 31, 2025 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23162 ID#24-651 Agreement for Professional Services with Opportunity Space, Inc. dba Tolemi for Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Online Management Platform Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Opportunity Space, Inc. dba Tolemi to provide an online management platform for the Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization programs in an amount not to exceed $141,000 for a one-year term commencing on November 20, 2024 through November 19, 2025 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Councilmember Sandoval Absent: 2- Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23163 City of Salinas Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 ID#24-652 Rejection of Bids for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Pump Station and Electrical Improvements, CIP 9317 Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution rejecting all bids for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Pump Station and Electrical Improvements, CIP 9317 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23164 ID#24-660 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Griffin Structures for the Hebbron Family Center Revitalization Project to increase the compensation by $201,014 for a maximum compensation not to exceed $1,535,098 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23165 ID#24-662 Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates for the Salinas Creeks Maintenance and Enhancement Plan Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Third Amendment with Harris and Associates to expand the scope of work and increase the compensation by $88,221 for a maximum compensation not to exceed $784,414 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23166 ID#24-664 City Hall 1st Floor Build Back Project No. 8170 Additional Construction Contingencies Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution approving an increase in the contingency amount by $200,000 for a revised contingency amount not to exceed $600,000 for unanticipated changes in requirements for the City Hall First Floor Build Back Project (CIP 8170) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Salinas Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23167 ID#24-670 Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project Phase 1, CIP No. 9510 - CCOs Upon motion made by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution approving an increase in the contingency amount by $200,000 for a revised contingency amount not to exceed $600,000 for unanticipated changes in requirements for the City Hall First Floor Build Back Project (CIP 8170) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23168 ID#24-673 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Article III, Section 2 regarding Purchasing Authority The following members of the public commented on this item: David Maisonneuve Upon motion made by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 12 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to the delegation of purchasing authority to the City Manager was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: ORD 2685 6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Prior to adjourning to closed session, Mayor Craig recused herself from item 24-671 Establishment of Rent Stabilization Program Fee, Amendment of Rental Registration Fee, Approval of FY 24-25 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Budget and General Fund Loan Transfer, and Workforce Allocation Modification, due to a conflict of interest as she owns a rental property. Councilmember Valenzuela also recused himself due to his collaboration with advocacy groups that are in support of the item. Mayor Craig and Councilmember Valenzuela left the meeting at 6:34 p.m. The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:34 p.m. pursuant to: ID#24-674 a. Pending Litigation - Cal. Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding Gonzales et al. v. City of Salinas et al. Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV004434. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN THE ROTUNDA AT 7:02 P.M. City of Salinas Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ID#24-671 Establishment of Rent Stabilization Program Fee, Amendment of Rental Registration Fee, Approval of FY 24-25 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Budget and General Fund Loan Transfer, and Workforce Allocation Modification Received report from Community Development Director Lisa Brinton regarding the establishment of Rent Stabilization Program Fee, Amendment of Rental Registration Fee, approval of FY 24-25 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Budget and General Fund Loan Transfer, and Workforce Allocation Modification. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public in attendance and on Zoom commented on the report: Bill Freeman Genesis Mojica Luis Xago Juarez, Building Healthy Communities Jesus Estrada (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Jason Panetta Alberto Medina Lara Margarita (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Manny Lopez Anastacio Perez Ortiz (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Sofia Alvarado (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Unidentified audience member (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Olga Reyna Trish Sullivan Nidia Soto, Building Healthy Communities (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Margaret Benetti Unidentified audience member (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Eloise Shim Beatriz Diaz Amy Salmina Alma Loredo (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Robin Yesy Vake Victor Caravez (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Cary Swensen Salino Lopez, Center for Community Advocacy (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) MOTION - RENT PROGRAM FEE Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, a resolution establishing a Rent Program Fee for the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2681 N.C.S.) on each Controlled Rental Unit owned and offered for rent in the City of Salinas subject to Ordinance No. 2681 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, and Councilmember Sandoval Recused: 2 - Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig City of Salinas Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 MOTION - RESIDENTIAL REGISTRATION FEE Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, a resolution amending Residential Registration Fees established by Ordinance Number 2663 (N.C.S.) and integrated into the City’s Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services by Resolution No. 22622 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, and Councilmember Sandoval Recused: 2 - Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig MOTION - RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION AND RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM BUDGET Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, a resolution establishing the FY 24-25 Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program revenue and expense budget under Fund 2530 in the amount of six hundred fifty-five thousand and two hundred and fifty dollars ($655,250); and authorizing the appropriation of two hundred and five thousand two hundred and three dollars ($205,203) to the Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program (Fund 2530) in the form of a General Fund loan transfer; and approving an amended Workforce Allocation to add two limited term administrative positions to the Community Development Department’s workforce to staff the above-referenced program was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Councilmember Sandoval Recused: 2- Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig Enactment No: RES 23169, 23170, 23171 COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Barrera requested the City Manager connect with the member of the public regarding the Financial Reports. Councilmember Barrera reported on going on a ride along with Salinas Police Department. Councilmember Barrera will be attending the Seniors Thanksgiving Event at the Firehouse on Monday, November 23, 2024. Councilmember Gonzalez thanked the residents who volunteered at the Natividad Creek Park clean up this past Saturday. Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember Rocha requested staff to clean the native american tribal plaque outside of City Hall. Councilmember Sandoval attended the Laurelwood Fall Festival, and hosted a community meeting at US Nutrition. Councilmember Sandoval requested for lighting to be installed at Soto Park. Councilmember Sandoval invited the publis to attend the Winter Wonderland and Movie Night at Santa Rita School on December 12. Councilmember Sandoval requested AdHoc Committees to be public in compliance with Brown Act Laws. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.. City of Salinas Page 8