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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 Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Anthony Rocha, District 6 Jim Pia, Interim City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, January 23, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember McShane arrived after Roll Call at 4:42 p.m.
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Anthony RochaAbsent: 1 -
PROCLAMATION
The City Council presented the following proclamation:
Salinas Fire Department - 150th Anniversary
CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS
The City Council commended:
Salinas Fire Department 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Horseless Carriage Club of America, Salinas Valley Chapter Palma School
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from members in attendance and on Zoom.
CONSIDERATION
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial ID#24-030 2023 Permit Center Annual Report
Received report from Community Development Director Lisa Brinton highlighting the 2023 Permit Center Annual Report which covered the past calendar year and consisted of a summary of the 2023 Performance Measures Dashboard. The report discusses the findings and recommendations of the 2023 Community Development Department Organizational Assessment and Permit Services staffing needs, analyzes key performance measure data, highlights current and future development projects, provides a Project Dox implementation update, and shares customer service survey feedback.
She added that the Dashboard includes performance measure data and shows year over year comparisons for Permit Services, Current Planning, Code Enforcement, Economic Development (Small Business Support), Development Engineering and Fire, which are integral to Permit Center activities.
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember McShane, the City Council received and accepted the 2023 Permit Center Annual Report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
ID#24-003 City Council Committees/Regional Board Appointments Receive report from Mayor Kimbley Craig regarding the recommended City Council subcommittees and regional board appointments on which the City is represented for calendar year 2024. She added that the report is intended to present the City Council with the list of appointments for ratification annually as requested by the Council in January 2023 and appointment shall be made during the first meeting in January to ensure timely appointments and representation on all boards and committees.
The City Council recommended the following modifications to the appointments:
- Cannabis Subcommittee - Remove
- Car Club Subcommittee - As Needed
- Education and Outreach Subcommittee - Add Councilmember Sandoval - Litter and Debris Subcommittee - Remove Councilmember McShane and add Councilmember Osornio
- Rodeo Subcommittee - Remove Councilmember Barrera and add Councilmember Sandoval
MOTION
Councilmember McShane moved to approve the appointments with the requested modification as outlined above. Motion was second by Mayor Craig.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
Councilmember Sandoval made a substitute motion to approve the appointments with the requested modifications as outlined above, and requested the City Charter/Decorum Committee and Monterey One Water appointments remain status quo until the next Council meeting on February 6, 2024 for further consideration. Motion was second by Councilmember Sandoval.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, the City Council Committee/Regional Board Appointments for calendar year 2024 modifications as requested and the request that the City Charter/Decorum Committee and Monterey One Water appointments remain
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial status quo until the Council meeting on February 6, 2024 for further consideration was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio and Councilmember Sandoval
4 -
Noes: Councilmember McShane and Mayor Craig2 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#24-027 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, the minutes of January 9, 2024 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
ID#24-034 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
ID#24-015 Professional Services Agreement with Placeworks, Inc for the East Area Specific Plan
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Placeworks, Inc. to prepare the East Area Specific Plan for an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000) was approved. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Enactment No: RES 22881
ID#24-017 North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements Project Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember McShane, Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements Project and awarding a contract to Coastal Paving & Excavating for the North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements Project in the amount of $209,209.00 was
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Enactment No: RES 22882
ID#24-029 Agreement for Services with Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. for Alisal Greening and Beautification Project Implementation
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee, to execute an Agreement for Services with Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. for construction of the Alisal Greening and Beautification improvements, Project No. 9345, in the amount of $888,958 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Enactment No: RES 22883
ID#24-035 Salinas Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding; Modification to Classification - Salary Schedule
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Salinas Police Officers Association (POA), for a term ending on December 31, 2025, and approving modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule for the wage adjustments was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Enactment No: RES 22884
ID#24-037 Meraki Enterprise License and Support Renewal Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to renew the Meraki Enterprise License and Support from Cadence Team, Inc. for one year in an amount not to exceed $59,952.98 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Enactment No:
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial ID#23-699 California Senate Bill 329 (Dodd): City Council Compensation Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Ordinance amending the Salinas Municipal Code to increase compensation for the Mayor and City Council Members was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Noes: Councilmember McShane1 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Enactment No: ORD 2676
ID#23-712 Archer Aviation, 30 Mortensen Avenue, Suite 170, Facility Lease Agreement at the Salinas Municipal Airport
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Facility Lease Agreement with Archer Aviation Inc. for the property located at 30 Mortensen Avenue, Suite within the Salinas Municipal Airport was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Enactment No: RES 22886
ID#23-765 Commitment of 2019, 2020, and 2021 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Funds
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the commitment of State of California Housing and Community Development Department Permanent Local Housing Allocation program funds for program years 2019, 2020, and 2021; and authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute any required documents, forms, agreements, or amendments necessary to support the implementation of each funding commitment was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig 6 -
Absent: Councilmember Rocha1 -
Enactment No: RES 22887
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 7:34 p.m. pursuant to the following items.
Councilmember Gonzalez left the meeting following open session and did not attend closed session.
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial ID#24-039 a. Public Employee Appointment - California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), City Manager.
b. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9, conference with legal counsel regarding, Dale Fors v. City of Salinas, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number(s): ADJ14550851; ADJ15956023. c. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code Section 54956.8, conference with real property negotiators Interim City Manager Jim Pia, City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, and Community Development Director Lisa Brinton, to discuss the terms and sale of real properties located at 210 Salinas Street (APN TNPAPN 000142, Parking Lot 8); 122 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245008000, Parking Lot 12), 128 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245007000, Parking Lot 12), 118 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245005000, Parking Lot 12), 120 Lincoln Avenue (APN 0022458006000, Parking Lot 12), 112 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245004000, Parking Lot 12).
d. Anticipated Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (one cases).
e. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding, California Department of Housing and Community Development v. Shangri-La Industries, LLC et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV00629.
ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED:
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Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Secretary