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City of Salinas
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Councilmembers:
Carla Viviana González, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2 Steve McShane, District 3 - Orlando Osornio, District 4 Andrew Sandoval, 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, March 7, 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Steve McShaneAbsent: 1 -
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
National Small Business Development Center Day, March 15, 2023 American Red Cross Month, March 2023
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
The City Council presented the City of Champions commendation to:
Joan Bennett, District 5 Resident
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from in-person and Zoom attendees.
CONSIDERATION
ID#23-087 Fiscal Year 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review & Supplemental Appropriation Requests
Received report from Finance Director Mark Robert and Kristan Lundquist highlighting the
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Community Budget Outreach process, results, and mid-year budget review for Fiscal Year 2023. The report included recommended appropriations for various funds based upon staff analysis of actual fiscal-year-to-date expenditures and estimated expenditures through the end of the fiscal year. The City’s Fiscal Year 2023 operating and capital budgets were adopted on June 14, 2022. As adopted, the combined general funds budget included a budgetary surplus of approximately $2.2 million.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Cesar Lara
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2023 mid-year budget report and authorizing budget adjustments to the City of Salinas' Fiscal Year 2023 operating and capital budgets was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22598
ID#23-135 Appointment to the Hitchcock Road Animal Services Agency Board of Directors
Received report from City Attorney Christopher Callihan regarding the County of Monterey and the City of Salinas established Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement approved on December 2022, with an effective date of January 1, 2023. As a member of the JPA, the City Council is required to make an appointment of a primary and an alternate member.
Staff recommends a representative from the Ad Hoc Committee representatives which included Mayor Craig and Members Gonzalez and Barrera.
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, Resolution appointing Councilmember Gonzalez to the Hitchcock Road Animal Services Agency JPA Board to represent the City of Salinas with Mayor Craig to serve as alternate member was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22599
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#23-161 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, the minutes of February 21, 2023 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
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ID#23-158 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
ID#23-094 20-Minute Green Zone Designation at 316 Williams Road Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, Resolution establishing a total of 25 feet of 20-minute green zone designation located at 316 Williams Road was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22600
ID#23-095 “No Stopping” Red Zones Along 3 Quail Run Circle The following audience in-person and Zoom attendees commented on the report:
Unidentified audience member
Christopher Barrera
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution establishing a total of 135 feet of "No Stopping" red zones along the driveway of 3 Quail Run Circle was denied. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
ID#23-096 Victor Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution to implement the Victor Street neighborhood traffic calming plan supported by residents was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22601
ID#23-097 Iverson Street Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember
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Barrera, Resolution authorizing the implementation of the Iverson Street neighborhood traffic calming plan supported by residents was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22602
ID#23-107 Transfer of vehicles and equipment to Monterey County for Animal Services Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, Resolution authorizing the transfer of vehicles and equipment no longer needed for City of Salinas purposes to the County of Monterey to support the provision of Animal Control services within the city limits was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22603
ID#23-127 Purchase and Sales Agreement for 403 East Romie Lane Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sales Agreement for the acquisition of a two-story duplex located at 403 East Romie Lane in the City of Salinas for the purpose of providing permanent affordable housing was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22604
ID#23-133 Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program
Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, Resolution authorizing the submission of a Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept awarded PIP Program funds and execute all required Agreements and related documents necessary to implement the program; and authorize establishment of an HCD PIP Program appropriation of up to $1,660,000 for allowable redevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing and homeownership opportunities was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
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Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22605
ID#23-143 Direct Purchase of 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR for the Community Development Department
Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, Resolution to rescind and replace Resolution 22587 (February 7, 2023) authorizing the direct purchase of a 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR truck from Salinas Toyota at a total cost of $39,613.89 with a 10% contingency not to exceed $43,575.28 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22606
ID#23-153 Police Hiring Incentive
The following audience in-person and Zoom attendees commented on the report:
Eric Petersen
Brandi Hurst
Ariam Coronado
Unidentified audience member
Veronica Garcia
Abby
Cesar Lara
MOTION
Motion made by Councilmember Rocha requesting to eliminate the new hiring incentive; change the lateral incentive to $15,000; and further requested any remaining funds be set aside for the annual budget process to further discuss and consider hiring additional Community Service Officers. Motion was second by Councilmember Gonzalez.
Councilmember Sandoval requested an amendment to consider a $5,000 incentive for new hires. Amendment was accepted by makers of the motion.
Motion failed by a 3:3 vote with Councilmembers Barrera, Osornio and Mayor Craig as the dissenting votes.
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, Resolution authorizing a Police Officer and Police Recruit hiring incentive and a staff referral incentive was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember McShane1 -
Enactment No: RES 22607
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Gonzalez thanked the Areli Garcia family for coming together as a
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community to show support. Additionally, she stated she is pleased to see residents and youth be more engaged in the budget process for the coming fiscal year. She added that she attended a meeting with the Alisal Union School District parents regarding language access and accessibility. Councilmember Gonzales stated she met with the Salinas Regional Sports Authority, gave a presentation at the Central Labor Council for their La Academia program. In closing, she reported she attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting and is looking forward to the Fireworks Subcommittee meeting.
Councilmember Barrera stated that National Little League is now in season at Closter Park with over 300 youth registered. Councilmember Barrera requested the crosswalks at Pacific Avenue/Garner Avenue be repaired as soon as possible. Request was second by Councilmember Sandoval and Gonzalez. He additionally requested a pedestrian crossing beacon at Grandhaven Street/Williams Road. Requested the meeting in solidarity and in honor of Areli Garcia.
Councilmember Osornio thanked Library and Community Services Department and noted the importance of investment in the Hebbron Family Center and open green spaces. He reported he attended a ride-along with the Salinas Police Department Officer Danny Garcia in the Alisal area. He stated he received information from Officer Garcia regarding the importance of investment in technology for public safety to support their operations.
Councilmember Rocha reported that he attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting and they are on track to adopt the budget by the end of March 2023.
He added that he attended the Airport Master Plan discussion at Alisal Union School District and stated that the city is looking at investment in an environmental justice element as part of the master planning process. He further reported that he attended the Housing and Land Use Committee and a budget community meeting with Councilmember Gonzalez. In closing, he reported that he will be attended a Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency meeting where the Authority will address issues of equity specific to water issues in South County.
Councilmember Sandoval thanked the students at La Jolla Elementary School for the letters they wrote to the City regarding water pollution. He reported that he will be attending a career fair at Harden Middle School to share his role as a Councilmember. He reported that the met with the director of the Monterey County Food Bank, the Alisal Center for the Fine Arts, Rules and Decorum Committee, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County meeting, the Special District 2023 Leadership Academy with Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority and a meeting with the Mixteco community to discuss traffic safety measures. In closing, he requested consideration of funding for council projects through the available fund balance or other creative means. Request was second by Councilmember Barrera.
Mayor Craig reported that she was appointed to serve on the Coastal Commission by the Monterey County Mayors Association. She reported she attended a Monterey One Water meeting where they discussed customer billing and considered adding the service charges to the property taxes once a year. The discussion has been pushed back for further dialogue. She reported that she was a guest speaker at the Women’s Realtors Association and reported that the City of Salinas is making great strides ahead of other communities as it relates to housing.
Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting in honor and in solidarity of Areli Garcia and her family.
CLOSED SESSION
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The City Council recessed to closed session at 8:54 p.m.
ID#23-159 a. Pending Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding, Santa Rita Union High 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. 20CV00340. c. Real Property Negotiation - California Government Code Section 54956.8, conference with real property negotiators, City Manager Steven S. Carrigan, City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, Community Development Director Megan Hunter, Assistant Community Development Director Lisa Brinton, and Planning Manager Rod Powell to discuss the terms and lease of real property located at 109 John Street, (APN 002353023000) Salinas, California.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.1, there were no reportable actions on closed session matters.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor Kimbley Craig
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Patricia M. Barajas