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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 Jim Pia, Interim City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, February 6, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Present: 7 -
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from members in attendance and on Zoom.
CONSIDERATION
ID#24-003 City Council Committees/Regional Board Appointments Recieved report from Mayor Craig regarding the City Council Committees/Regnional Board Apponitments. She noted that majority of the appointment were ratified by the Council on January 23, 2024 with the exception of the appointment to the City Charter/Decorum Committee and the appointment to Monterey One Water. She added that the City Council requested appointment of Councilmember Rocha to both the City Charter/Decorum Committee and Monterey One Water. Mayor Craig expressed concerns regarding the appointment without the presence of Councilmember Rocha on January 23 to have a thorough discussion in open session. Mayor Craig stated that she would like to continue to serve on Monterey One Water as the City’s representative and opened the item for discussion.
The following audience members commented on the report:
Eloise Shim
Unidentified Audience Member
Luis Xago Juarez
Karen Aruajo
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Kevin Dayton
Gloria De La Rosa
Unidentified audience member
MOTION
Councilmember McShane made a motion to approve reappointment of Mayor Craig to Monterey One Water. Motion was second by Mayor Craig.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
Councilmember Sandoval made a substitute motion to appoint Councilmember Rocha as the primary appointment to Monterey One Water and the City Charter/Decorum Subcommittee appointments will remain in place with Councilmember Sandoval and Councilmember McShane. Motion was second by Councilmember Gonzalez.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the Substitute Motion to appoint Councilmember Rocha as the primary appointment to Monterey One Water and Councilmember Sandoval as the alternate appointment; and reappointment of Councilmember Sandoval and Councilmember McShane to the City Charter/Decorum Subcommittee was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Councilmember Sandoval
5 -
Noes: Councilmember McShane and Mayor Craig2 -
ID#24-046 Urban Forest Management Plan
This item was tabled indefinitely.
ID#24-028 Fiscal Year 23-24 Mid-Year Budget Review and Supplemental Appropriation Requests
Received report from Assistant Finance Director Selina Andrews regarding the Mid-Year review. She stated that the mid-year review provides the City Council with a status of the adopted Fiscal Year 23-24 budget after the first six months and allows for necessary adjustments to ensure the continuity of municipal services and operations. The updates typically focus on the City’s General Funds, including Measures E & G. The mid-year budget adjustments requested would increase the City’s combined general funds appropriations by $1,099,200. The amount exceeds the year-end estimated fund balances of $565,000. Corresponding revenue budget adjustment increases of $503,000 to General Fund Sales Tax and $596,200 to Measure G Transaction and Use Tax are also recommended to offset the increase in appropriations. Mrs. Andrews added that staff has analyzed the year-to-date sales tax revenues and determined the 1.3% increase in the General Fund and 1.7% increase in the Measure G Fund to be appropriate. The use of fund balance will be used to cover the $138,000 increase in appropriations for the Airport fund. A transfer from General Fund will be necessary to cover the $60,000 increase in appropriations for the Storm Sewer fund.
The following audience members commented on the item:
Kevin Dayton
Adam Pinterits
Amy Salmina
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, Resolution receiving the fiscal year 23-24 mid-year budget performance review
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and authorizing budget adjustments identified in the budget performance review was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22888
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#24-062 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the minutes of January 23, 2024 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
ID#24-057 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
ID#24-031 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project Phase II, CIP 9720 Award Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution awarding a contract to JJR Construction, Inc. for the Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project Phase II, CIP No. 9720 in the amount of $1,688,963.51 and authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve additional work contract change orders for an amount not to exceed $400,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22889
ID#24-036 Organic Materials Direct Service Provider Agreement with Atlas Organics Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with Atlas Organics for organic materials in an amount not to exceed $67,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22890
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ID#24-040 Amendment No. 2 to the Integrated Regional Water Management Sub-Grant Disbursement Agreement with Monterey One Water
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment Number 2 with the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) sub-grant disbursement agreement with Monterey One Water was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22891
ID#24-043 Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal was approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22892
ID#24-044 Amendment to the Monterey Street Parking Garage Operations Contract Upon motion by Councilmember McShane, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into an Amendment to the services Agreement with Laz Parking California, LLC for the Monterey Street Parking Garage Operations Contract to increase the compensation by $8,000 for a total amount not to exceed $363,000 was approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig 6 -
Noes: Councilmember Sandoval1 -
Enactment No: RES 22893
ID#24-048 Annual License Fee for GrayKey Software
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing payment of $33,105 to Magnet Forensics for the annual license fee for GrayKey software was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22894
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ID#24-049 Axon Equipment and Services for Police and Community Development Departments
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the direct purchase and payment of service fees for Axon equipment and software services to support the Police Department with total costs not to exceed $237,746.71. Approve a Resolution authorizing the direct purchase of body worn cameras for Code Enforcement Officers with total costs not to exceed $44,051.73 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 22895; RESO 22896
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember McShane reported that he met with Big Sur Land Trust leadership and announced that they are working on a ground breaking ceremony for the Carr Lake project. He reported the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Business Council hosted a delegation from China toured various agriculture facilities and shared ag innovations in the region. Councilmember McShane appointed Aurelio Salazar, Jr. to the Measure G Oversight Committee. In closing, he commended the work on behalf of the City Council and staff to address blighted and illegal dumping on Monterey Street and W.
Market Street.
Councilmember Rocha reported that he attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Executive Committee meeting and stated that the board is working on a FY 2024-25 budget that is supported by the entire board and one that will fund AB 939 creating customer stability and establishing a funding mechanism without impacting ratepayers. He reported that he attended the Community Human Services Board meeting and the Board approved a resolution to lease a facility for a Safe Place Youth Navigation Center.
Councilmember Sandoval reported he attended a Traffic Calming meeting at Kamman Elementary School that was well attended. He stated he also attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting and is looking forward to establishing the best customer rates. Councilmember Sandoval requested an analysis on the parking garage fees, contract and subsidies. Request was second by Councilmember Barrera. In closing, he invited the community to attend a Black History Month event hosted by the Juneteenth Committee on February 10 at the El Gabilan Library.
Councilmember Gonzalez thanked the residents present at the meeting for sharing their personal struggles in a public setting regarding housing issues. She stated, housing is a complex issue that requires continued collaboration with the City to identify and implement housing solutions. She invited the community to attend the Alisal Center for Fine Arts open house event on Saturday, February 10, and the Community Budget meeting on Thursday, February 7.
Councilmember Barrera commended Building Healthy Communities for their advocacy and participation at City Council meetings to address housing issues. He requested an illuminated 4-way stop sign at Chaparral Street and Linwood Drive.
Councilmember Osornio invited the community to attend the AMOR Salinas book reading
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at Northridge Mall on February 7. He commended the Youth For Change Association a program of the Center for Community Advocacy for their engagement.
Mayor Craig thanked and honored Yolanda Cervantes for her service on the Police Community Advisory Committee and appointed Maria C. Garcia as her successor on the Committee. Mayor Craig reported that she attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Seminar in Monterey and attended sessions on ethics, social media and networked with local elected officials in Monterey County and other Councilmembers in the region. She reported that See Monterey will be reaching out to Councilmembers as they seeking input as they develop new branding for Salinas as part of their marketing plan. Mayor Craig stated that she had an opportunity to travel to San Jose to speak about reproductive rights and freedom with other elected women in the County. She also reported that she attended a Monterey County Mayors meeting and thanked Assistant Chief Murray who gave an overview on the Police Services of Salinas to those in attendance.
The City Council commended newly appointed Assistant Chief of Police John Murray, Commanders Gabriel Gonzalez and Luis Bravo, and Sergeant Dave Crabill on their promotion.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:22 p.m.
ID#24-063 a. Anticipated Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (one cases).
b. 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.
c. Existing 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. d. 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. e. Public Employee Appointment - California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), City Manager.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, there were no reportable actions on closed session matters.
ADJOURNMENT
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APPROVED:
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Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Secretary