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City of Salinas
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 Christie Cromeenes, District 5 - Anthony Rocha, District 6 Steven S. Carrigan, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, April 12, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE
Meeting conducted consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Osornio arrived after Roll Call at 4:11 p.m.
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Christie Cromeenes
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Present: 7 -
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
National Volunteer Month, April 2022
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 10-16, 2022 Distracted Driving Awareness Month, April 2022
Autism Awareness Month, April 2022
Earth Day, April 22, 2022
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment.
PRESENTATION
April 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial ID#22-181 Salinas: A History of Race and Resiliency in an Agriculture City Dr. Carol Lynn McKibben
Received
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#22-137 City Development Impact Fees Annual Adjustment Continued to April 26, 2022.
Enactment No: RES 22342
Fiscal Year 2023 City-wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges - CONTINUED TO APRIL 26, 2022
CONSIDERATION
ID#22-133 Extraterritorial Wastewater Service and Reimbursement Agreement between City and Salinas 101 LLC and Pre-Annexation Agreement with the County of Monterey related to a potential development within the unincorporated area of Monterey County on Harrison Road
Received report from Assistant Community Development Director Lisa Brinton stating that on March 22, 2022, the City Council considered approving resolutions authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreements listed above. The Board of Supervisors approved the execution of the Pre Annexation Agreement earlier that day. At the meeting of March 22, 2022, the City Council received staff’s presentation, asked questions, provided comments, and passed a motion to refer the item to the Housing and Land Use Committee (HLUC) for further consideration and a recommendation to City Council. On March 29, 2022, the HLUC received staff’s presentation, asked questions, provided comments and passed a motion recommending that the City Council approve resolutions as presented.
Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Cromeenes, Resolutions authorizing the Mayor to execute an Extraterritorial Wastewater Service Agreement (Sewer Agreement) and associated Reimbursement Agreement (Agreements) with Salinas 101 LLC (Owner) and execute a Pre-Annexation Agreement with the County of Monterey related to a potential development within the unincorporated area of Monterey County on Harrison Road of Economic Development Element Economic Opportunity Area K (EDE EOA K) were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22326; RES 22327
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#22-138 Vendor Program Update
Received report from Adriana Robles, City Engineer and Alexis Mejia, Code Enforcement
April 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Officer regarding the mobile vendor ordinance. She reported that on September 21, 2021, City Council adopted an ordinance amendment to Article XVI of Chapter 20 (Vendor Ordinance) and an ordinance amending Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code. The ordinance amendment removed the cap of thirty-two (32) food truck permits, expanded the types of vendors, expanded vending operations options for food truck vendors (designated locations, roaming or private property), and revised regulations to ensure community health and safety. Since adoption of the ordinance amendments, staff from Public Works and Community Development have been meeting weekly to coordinate implementation and enhance community outreach. Shortly after the adoption of the ordinances, a series of informational workshops were held with current and perspective vendors to inform them of amendments, regulation changes and the permitting process.
To date, a total of 58 food truck vendor permits have been issued, exceeding the number of designated locations, but falling short of the expectation based on the 300+ waiting list. Implementation of Vendor Ordinance changes did not come without some heartache from those impacted. To gauge the impacts and general sentiment that the Ordinance amendment may have caused, staff conducted a number of surveys, including a pre- and post- ordinance amendment implementation survey of the general public, of food truck vendors, and conversations with SUBA.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Unidentified audience member
Maria on behalf of her Father Juan owner of Tacos El Chaparrito Enrique, mobile food vendor
Miguel, Tacos El Miguelon
Maria Contreras
Jessica Ancilla, small business owner
Unidentified audience member, vendor operator
Ramona Aguilar Ancilla, mobile vendor
Elvira, Lonchera El Milagro
No action required. This report presented information to the City Council regarding the implementation of the Vendor Program following adoption of Ordinance Amendments.
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#22-191 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, minutes of March 18, 2022 and March 22, 2022 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
ID#22-190 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
April 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial ID#22-139 Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22328
ID#22-140 Purchase of Fire Vehicles and Associated Emergency Equipment Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the direct purchase of two Fire Department light to medium duty vehicles from Salinas Valley Ford, associated equipment, outside installation services and signage for a total cost not to exceed $170,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22329
ID#22-141 Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Kimley-Horn and Associates, and authorizing the use of up to $173,300 from CIP 5800.50.9326 for an Intersection Control Evaluation Step 2 at US 101 Southbound Ramps at Airport Boulevard/Terven Avenue was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22330
ID#22-153 Direct Purchase of two Toyota Tacomas, one FL24 Flatliner Skid Steer attachment, and one Landa ECOS-7000 Sidewalk Cleaner
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the direct purchase of one Toyota Tacoma for Community Development Department at a cost of $38,096.79, one Toyota Tacoma for the Street Maintenance Division at a cost of $29,041.05, one Flatliner FL24 for the Streets Maintenance Division at a cost of $52,550.00 and one Landa ECOS-7000 sidewalk cleaner at a cost of $43,387.00 for a total cost of $163,074.84was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22331
April 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial ID#22-156 District 3A Residential Permit Parking Program- San Juan Drive & San Andreas Way Opt Out Request
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember McShane, Resolution approving the San Juan Drive and San Andreas Way (bounded by San Juan Circle & San Andreas Way) opt out of the District 3A Residential Permit Parking Program was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22332
ID#22-161 Price Change to two F-350 Crew Cab Trucks Approved March 8, 2022 Resolution No. 22311 (N.C.S.)
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing a price increase of $1,095.50 each or $2,185.00 total from Salinas Valley Ford to purchase two new F-350 Crew Cabs previously approved in Resolution No. 22311 (N.C.S) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22333
ID#22-162 Bardin Safe Routes to School Project, CIP 9218 Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolutions approving Contract Change Order No. 9 to the Don Chapin Company, Inc. for the Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Improvements, Project No. 9218, Federal Project ATPL-5045(031), in the amount of $275,244.00; and approving Contract Change Order No. 10 to the Don Chapin Company, Inc. for the Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Improvements, Project No. 9218, Federal Project ATPL-5045(031), in the amount of $184,478.37; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22334; RES 22335
ID#22-171 Amendment to Professional Services with Ground Zero Analysis, Inc.
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Ground Zero Analysis, Inc. for the performance of site closure activities and contamination mitigation and 2) authorizing an increase of $78,100 to the General Fund appropriation for account 5800.50.9069-63.6010 and use of General Fund balance to cover the anticipated Ground Zero Analysis fees was approved. The motion carried by the following
April 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22336
ID#22-173 California Interagency Council on Homelessness Encampment Resolution Fund Program Grant Award Acceptance
Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember McShane, Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $4,079,416.72 grant award from the California Interagency Council on Homelessness Encampment Resolution Fund Program and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required Agreements and related documents necessary to implement the program was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22337
ID#22-174 Direct Purchase of Emergency Equipment for Police Vehicles Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the direct purchase of emergency equipment to upfit 14 police vehicles for a total cost not to exceed $349,356.61 was approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22338
ID#22-182 Updated Pension Trust Agreements and Related Documents Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution approving the updated Adoption Agreement for the Post-Employment Benefits Trust between the City and PFM Assets Management LLC ("PFM"); and approving the updated Trust Administrative Services Agreement between the City and PFM; and authorizing the City Manager, Director of Finance, and Assistant Finance Director to execute the agreements and other documents required to establish a pension trust and receive trust administration and trust asset investment services on behalf of the City was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22339
ID#22-184 Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule and Workforce Allocation Adjustment
April 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution modifying the Classification - Salary Schedule to include the classifications of Inspection Services Manager, Property/Evidence Supervisor, Senior Property/Evidence Technician and Property/Evidence Technician; and approve a workforce adjustment for the Community Development Department to include two additional Community Outreach Assistants (limited term), one position replaces a previously authorized Administrative Aide (limited term) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22340
ID#22-185 Essential Worker Premium Pay
City Attorney Callihan clarified that the Essential Worker Premium Pay benefit does not apply to the City Council members and only applied to all city employees including executive staff and department directors.
Councilmember Cromeenes recused herself from this item due to financial conflict of interest as her husband works for the city and left the Council Chamber at 7:56 p.m.
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember McShane, Resolution to approve a one-time premium payment of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per eligible employee in recognition and appreciation for performing essential work during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of retention was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Recused: Councilmember Cromeenes1 -
Enactment No: RES 22341
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Comuncilmember McShane announced the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Luncheon on April 15, Salinas AgTech Summit on April 15, National Day of Prayer on May 5 an invited the community to attend. He added that Union Pacific is scheduled to conduct a clean-up along their right-of-way on April 18. He requested staff work with the Salinas Farmers Market and consider their request to expand to the 200 Block of Main Street.
Councilmember Rocha requested staff bring back an inclusionary housing ordinance amendment for Council consideration. Additionally, he requested an update on his request for prevention funding allocation in the FY 2022-23 operating budget.
Councilmember Cromeeens reported that she hosted a successful community meeting at El Dorado Park.
Councilmember Gonzalez announced her upcoming community meeting scheduled for May 3, 2022, and also encouraged staff and the community to meet with the leaders of the homeless community in efforts improve the dialogue between the city and the unsheltered community.
April 12, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Councilmember Barrera requested staff address the traffic and safety concerns from the Las Casitas area residents. He reported that Monterey Salinas Transit is celebrating 50 years of service. Additionally, he requested City Attorney Callihan work with the school districts and move forward with mediation to resolve the pending litigation related to the Central Area Specific Plan.
Councilmember Osornio announced upcoming events to include El Dia del Nino, Salians Valley Recycles’ tire recycling schedule, the Easter Egg Hunt at Cesar Chavez Park, Amor Salinas Public Service Announcement recording, the Asian Cultural Exchange event, a neighborhood cleanup on Rico/Rossi, and the community meeting related to the Sanborn Inn.
Mayor Craig appointed David Bigham Jr. to the Airport Commission to represent District
1. She reported that she attended the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting where they discussed MRWMD’s intent to file lawsuit using their latent powers to sue.
Additionally, she reported that the city hosted the Salinas Valley Mayors and City Managers meeting and discussed working collaboratively with the County on future projects. Mayor Craig reported that she had a meeting with Robert Rivas to discussed Project Homekey, attended the monthly Transportation Agency for Monterey County and Community Safety Alliance for Peace meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Secretary