Library and Community Services Commission

200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, City of Salinas CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Library and Community Services Commission Commission Members: Albert Fong, Mayor's Appointee Lizbeth Camacho, District 1 - Victor Tafoya, District 2 Joey Martinez, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4 Nancy Gutierrez, District 5 - Beatriz S. Chaidez, District 6 Jim Pia, Interim City Manager Kristan Lundquist, Library and Community Services Director City Clerk's Office: (831) 758-7381 Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:00 PM City Council Rotunda PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Chair Gutierrez-Garcia called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Present: 5- Commissioner Beatriz Chaidez Commissioner Victor Tafoya Commissioner Nancy Gutierrez Commissioner Lizbeth Camacho Albert Fong Absent: 2- Commissioner Joey Martinez Commissioner Gloria De La Rosa INTRODUCTION PUBLIC COMMENT TIME RESTRICTIONS GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment received CONSENT ID#24-070 Minutes Upon motion by Commissioner Chaidez, seconded by Commissioner Camacho, Minute Order was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 5- Commissioner Chaidez, Commissioner Tafoya, Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Camacho and Fong Absent: 2- Commissioner Martinez and Commissioner De La Rosa ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City of Salinas Page 1 Library and Community Services Meeting Minutes - Unofficial February 14, 2024 Commission ID#24-071 Prevention & Wellness Grant Program Update Community Safety Administrator, José Arreola, presented the Prevention & Wellness Grant Program Update to the commission. Mr. Arreola reviewed the history of the grant program and its ongoing success. After City Council approved $300,000 to fund the grant for an additional year, six grantees were awarded up to $60,000 each for local programs supporting youth, vulnerable adults, and seniors. Upon motion by Commissioner Fong, seconded by Commissioner Chaidez, Administrative Report was received and accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 5- Commissioner Chaidez, Commissioner Tafoya, Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Camacho and Fong Absent: 2- Commissioner Martinez and Commissioner De La Rosa COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / REPORTS Commissioner Tafoya reported his successful completion of a police ride-along in downtown Salinas. Commissioner Camacho reported her appreciation for Firehouse Recreation Center's Valentine's celebration and the Breadbox Recreation Center's teen nights at Christmas. She reported her appreciation for the preparation and response by the Park Maintenance team in the recent storms. She further reported her review of the progress of the renovation of the public bathrooms at Natividad Creek Park. She notified the commission of a planned cleanup at El Dorado Park in the next few weeks. She reported community feedback with overwhelming support of Parks and Community Services. Commissioner Fong reported that he continues to report issues to the city's website and that he advises community members to do the same. Chair Gutierrez-Garcia reported her appreciation for the preparation and response by the Park Maintenance team in the recent storms. She also asked for clarification on native plant installations. Director Lundquist explained that this is an effort by Sustainable Salinas. Chair Gutierrez reported her review of the Library's success with new programs and workshops for youth. ADJOURNMENT Chair Gutierrez-Garcia adjourned the meeting at 6:34 PM. __________________________________ Devon McCauley, Administrative Secretary AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM PUBLIC NOTIFICATION City of Salinas Page 2