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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 26, 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
Meeting convened at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Christie Cromeenes
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Steve McShaneAbsent: 1 -
PROCLAMATION / COMMENDATION
The City Council proclaimed and commended:
National Fair Housing Month, April 2022
Casey Bittner, Salinas Youth
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received general public comment.
PRESENTATION
Monterey-Salinas Transit
Received presentation from General Manager Carl Sedoryk.
April 26, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#22-137 City Development Impact Fees Annual Adjustment Received report from City Engineer Adriana Robles requesting the City Council approve a Resolution adjusting the City development impact fees by 8% to become effective July 1, 2022. The increase is based on the Engineering News Record (ENR) construction cost index (CCI) increase over the last year, which is consistent with the fee ordinance (Salinas Municipal Code Chapter 9, Article V).
The following members of the public commented on the report:
Christie Cromeenes, Central Coast Builders Association
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution increasing City development impact fees by 8% effective July1, 2022 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio and Councilmember Rocha
4 -
Noes: Mayor Craig1 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Recused: Councilmember Cromeenes1 -
Enactment No: RES 22342
ID#22-143 Fiscal Year 2023 City-wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges Received report from Finance Director Mark Roberts regarding the City’s fee which is reviewed and adjusted by each department, as applicable, to ensure fees and charges keep pace with inflation, and to work toward full recovery of City service costs. The updated Schedule of Fees and Charges are effective 60 days after City Council approval on July 1, 2022.
MOTION
Councilmember Barrera moved to approve the City-wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges as recommended by the Finance Committee at a 2.5% increase. Motion was second by Councilmember Osornio.
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing adjustments and additions to the City-Wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges as recommended by the Finance Committee at 2.5% effective July 1, 2022 was approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22343
ID#22-208 Zoning Code Amendment 2022-002; An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapter 37 of The Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to Allow a
April 26, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial School District or Community College District to Acquire, Construct, Rehabilitate, or Preserve Affordable Housing Consistent with the Teacher Housing Act of 2016
Received report from Community Development Director Megan Hunter regarding the Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) possible acquisition of an empty apartment complex to provide affordable housing for teachers and school employees. Existing regulations restricting large employer housing would not allow the school district to acquire property for this use.Mrs. Hunter added that as outlined in various plans such as the Salinas Plan and Housing Element, the City has a vested interest in increasing affordable housing and the passage of the Teacher Housing Act of 2016, will allow districts to facilitate the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing. Staff recommends that City Council adopt Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 2022-002) to eliminate current restrictions on employee housing for a school district or community college district consistent with the Teacher Housing Act 2016. ZCA 2022-002 includes provisions to minimize displacement, the school or community college district would be subject to notification and relocation assistance requirements and would be subject to the regulations and standards of the underlying zoning district.
The following members of the public comment on the report:
Cesar Lara
No action. Zoning Code Amendment 2022-002 (ZCA 2022-002) categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 and introduce Ordinance amending Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to allow a school district or community college district to acquire, construct, rehabilitate, or preserve affordable rental housing for its staff or public consistent with the Teacher Housing Act of 2016.
ID#22-204 Ordinance Adding Sections to Chapter 27 of the Salinas Municipal Code Pertaining to Military Equipment
Received report from Salinas Police Chief Roberto Filice regarding Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481 or the Bill), codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075 which requires a law enforcement agency (LEA) to obtain approval from the applicable governing body prior to the funding, acquisition, or use of “Military Equipment” as defined by the Bill. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed Military Equipment ordinance and policy in order to allow the department to continue acquiring and utilizing vital equipment specified therein.
The following members of the public commented on the report:
Eric Peterson
Cesar Lara
Luis "Xago" Juarez
Airim Coronado
Lilia Soto
Aria Garcia Mitchell
Introduced Ordinance adding sections to Chapter 27 of the Salinas Municipal Code pertaining to Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use as required by Assembly Bill 481.
CONSIDERATION
ID#22-227 Financial Policies Amendments & Reserve Balance Recommendations
April 26, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Received report from Finance Director Mark Roberts regarding reserve policy amendments and reserve balance levels recommended to ensure the City is able to withstand unexpected financial emergencies, such as those which may result from natural disasters, economic downturns, or unanticipated expenditures of a non-recurring nature, and to accumulate funds for large-scale purchases. Additions to the City’s budget policies are recommended to ensure facilities and infrastructure maintenance and repair needs are consistently addressed in the City’s annual budgets.
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the amendment of City of Salinas Financial Policies, Reserve Policies, Operating Budget Policies, and establishment of various appropriation reserve balances was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio and Mayor Craig
5 -
Noes: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22344
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#22-202 Fireworks Enforcement Plan
Received report from Salinas Fire Department regarding, Measure C, an initiative measure approved by the voters of Salinas in June 2016, allows for the sale and use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks within the city. One component of the measure requires the Salinas Fire Department and the Salinas Police Department to present a plan outlining public education and enforcement efforts to address illegal fireworks use during the Fourth of July holiday. The plan is multifaceted and includes education, enforcement, and response elements.
No action required. This report presented the Fireworks Enforcement Plan as required by the Salinas Municipal Code.
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#22-228 Minutes
Tabled minutes of April 12, 2022.
ID#22-226 Financial Claims
Approve Financial Claims Report
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
ID#22-165 Acceptance of Completed Job Orders Under the On-Call Job Order Contract for Sidewalk Improvements; CIP 9720
April 26, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution accepting the following job orders under the On-Call Job Order Contract for Sidewalk Improvements, CIP 9720, for maintenance and responsibility. 1) San Felipe St JOC Sidewalk Repair and ADA Pedestrian Ramp Installation, COS-2020-9216-01; 2) E Alvin Dr JOC Tree Removal, COS-2020-9720-01; 3) John St JOC Sidewalk Repair and ADA Pedestrian Ramp Installation, COS-2020-9720-02; 4) Monte Bella JOC Street Sweeping Sign Installation, COS-2020-9120-01; and 5) Summit/Hilltop JOC Sidewalk Repair and ADA Pedestrian Ramp Installation, COS-2020-9720-03 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22345
ID#22-186 North Davis Road Emergency Guardrail Repairs
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, Resolution authorizing a transfer of $30,000.00 2511 SB1 Road Maintenance funds from CIP 9081 Signing and Striping Improvements to CIP 9074 North Davis Road Guardrail Improvements was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22346
ID#22-192 Amendments to Agreements for Professional Services with CSG Consultants, Inc. and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendments to the Agreements for Professional Services with CSG Consultants, Inc. and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. to increase the total not to exceed compensation amount to $1,150,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22347
ID#22-205 Direct Purchase of Police Equipment
Upon motion by Councilmember Cromeenes, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the direct purchase of four 40MM Multi Launchers and accessories for a total cost not to exceed $16,278.46 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
April 26, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22348
ID#22-206 Direct Purchase of Apex Officer Training Simulator System Approve a Resolution authorizing the direct purchase of the Apex Officer Pro Training Simulator Suite with hardware upgrade for a total cost not to exceed $67,500
ID#22-207 California Interagency Council on Homelessness Family Homelessness Challenge Grant
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Cromeenes, Resolution approving the submission of a grant application for the Family Homelessness Challenge Grant, Round 1 to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) in the amount of $5.5 million dollars and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all required Agreements and other necessary documents to allow acceptance of an award and the implementation of the proposed project was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22350
ID#22-216 Agreement with SCI Consulting Group for Cannabis Tax Assessment Services
Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a final Agreement with SCI Consulting Group with a not to exceed compensation amount of up to $150,000 to provide Commercial Cannabis Tax Assessment Services was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Cromeenes, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22351
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Rocha reported that Community Human Services (CHS) hired a Development Director and will be hiring additional staff. On Thursday, April 25, 2022, there will be a Climate Action Workshop as part of a General Plan Update.
Councilmember Rocha expressed concerned regarding the Non-Disclosure Agreement and would like to have that item be added as a future agenda item. Request was seconded by Councilmember Barrera.
April 26, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Councilmember Cromeenes reported she attended the El Día Del Nino event at Salvation Army and the Amor Salinas celebration.
Councilmember Gonzalez reported that she attended a Cannabis Subcommittee meeting. She invited the City Council and general public to attend an event organized by the Homeless Union on Wednesday, April 25th in Chinatown. Councilmember Gonzalez announced she attended a Public Safety Meeting last week and invited the community to attend a joint District 1 and District 4 Budget meeting.
Councilmember Barrera announced that he would not be present during the May 17th Study Session and the May 24th City Council meeting. Councilmember Barrera stated that on November 16, 2021, he had voted to support the conversion of Sanborn Inn and Salinas Inn to permanent supportive housing; however, he stated that he would like to change his vote to a "no" vote as a symbol of support for the community group that was uninformed on the project.
Councilmember Osornio extended an invitation to 13th Annual Asian Festival on Saturday, April 30th.
Mayor Craig stated that the recent Taylor Farms fire caused 1300 jobs to be put on hold.
She added that Mr. Bruce Taylor is committed to rebuild in Salinas within a year. She added that she and Councilmember Osornio are part of the City/County Joint Memorandum of Understanding Subcommittee. In closing, she reported that she participated in a walkthrough with Councilmember Osornio and City Manager Steve Carrigan of the Youth Center and the Alisal Vibrancy Plan and expressed concern regarding the existing infrastructure.
CLOSED SESSION
ID#22-217 a. Pending Litigation - California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding Santa Rita Union School District, et al. v. City of Salinas, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 20CV000242.
b. Pending Litigation - California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding Alisal Union School District, et al. v.
City of Salinas, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 20CV003402.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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