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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, February 20, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Steve McShane
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Carla Viviana GonzalezAbsent: 1 -
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council received public comment from the following members of the public:
Eric Petersen
Michael Lipe
The City Council recessed to closed session at 4:06 pursuant to:
ID#24-090 a. Public Employee Appointment - California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), City Manager.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, the City Council took action to move forward with a preferred candidate. No contract has been discussed or agreed upon at this time.
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
National Black History Month, February 2024
Engineers Week, February 18 - 24, 2024
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CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS
The City Council commended:
Salinas Police Officers’ Medal of Valor Recipients
Frank Yasin
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received general public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom.
PRESENTATION
ID#24-091 Monterey-Salinas Transit Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study
This item was continued to March 19, 2024.
CONSIDERATION
ID#24-047 Pavement Management and Street Selection Policy Councilmember McShane left the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Received report from City Engineer Adriana Robles regarding the Pavement Management and Street Selection Policy which covers approximately 292 miles of roadway pavement.
The policy is intended to serve as a tool to implement equitably distribution of funds based on roadway condition and usage. The policy sets a two-phase process for Residential Street prioritization and provides an equalization and balanced distribution of available pavement improvement funds to better address pavement needs.
MOTION
Councilmember Osornio made a motion table the item for a later date to allow staff to develop a percentage based funding allocation. Motion was second by Councilmember Rocha with an amendment requesting the item go back to the Finance Committee and work with staff on a more comprehensive funding allocation approach.
Interim City Manager Jim Pia clarified that the earliest the item can be presented to the Finance Committee is April 9, 2024.
Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, staff was directed to develop a percentage based funding allocation and take the Pavement Management and Street Selection Policy back to the Finance Committee to work on a more comprehensive funding allocation approach. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 -
CONSENT AGENDA
February 20, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial ID#24-092 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, the minutes of February 6, 2024 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 - ID#24-073 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember McShane, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 - ID#24-041 Amendment to the Service Agreement for Removal of Unlawful Campsites with Smith & Enright
The following audience members commented on the report:
MaryAnn Worden
Wes White
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Mayor Craig, Resolution Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into an Amendment to the services agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc. for the removal of unlawful campsites, bulky items, and personal property to increase the compensation by $95,000 for a total not to exceed $345,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio and Mayor Craig3 - Noes: Councilmember Rocha and Councilmember Sandoval2 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 -
Enactment No: RES 22897
ID#24-045 HVAC Maintenance Service Agreement
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Environmental Systems Inc. for HVAC Maintenance Services to modify the scope of services to add 65 West Alisal (Permit Center) for quarterly service and increase the annual rate of compensation by $16,800 for a total not to exceed $70,470 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 -
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Enactment No: RES 22898
ID#24-055 Purchase of Equipment for 2024 Fire Academy Recruits Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve the purchase of equipment from All Star Fire Equipment, Jaeco Fire and Safety, Curtis Tools for Heroes, Motorola Solutions, and Witmer Public Safety Group for seventeen (17) fire recruits in an amount not to exceed $404,431.50, inclusive of a 10% contingency per item was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 -
Enactment No: RES 22899
ID#24-064 Professional Service Agreement with Carollo Engineers Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers for grant reporting, documentation, plan review, and permitting assistance in an amount not to exceed $219,900 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 -
Enactment No: RES 22900
ID#24-065 NEARMAP Software License Purchase
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve the purchase of NEARMAP software license and related products in an amount not to exceed $49,854 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 -
Enactment No: RES 22901
ID#24-066 Professional Service Agreement for Completion of the “Green City” Master Plan
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $487,359.20 between the City of Salinas and Craftwater Engineering, Inc for the completion of the "Green City" Master Plan was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
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Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 -
Enactment No: RES 22902
ID#24-067 2024 Pavement Improvement Project, CIP 9981.
The following audience member commented on the report:
Eric Petersen
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2024 Pavement Improvement Project, CIP 9981; awarding a contract to Granite Rock Company for the 2024 Pavement Improvement Project, CIP 9981 in the amount of $5,387,979.50; authorize a 25% contingency for the 2024 Pavement Improvement Project, CIP 9981; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary documents and approvals related to additional work, via contract change orders in an amount not to exceed $1,340,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Craig
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember McShane2 -
Enactment No: RES 22903
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Sandoval requested future city council meeting notification across all social media platforms and live broadcast. Request was second by Councilmember Rocha
Councilmember Rocha reported that he met with the Monterey One Water staff for a new member orientation and had an opportunity to tour the Monterey One Water treatment plant. He commented that he is looking forward to serving the City of Salinas as its representative on the Board of Directors for Monterey One Water.
Councilmember Barrera request staff repair the fence at Carr Lake in efforts to reduce blight in the area. He commended La Escuelita for their participation in local government and the various car clubs in the community for their support for families in need of basic needs.
Councilmember Osornio commended the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex for inviting him to share future plans for the complex and thanked them for the numerous youth and family activities they host throughout the week. Councilmember Osornio requested a report from staff regarding the Korean War Memorial planning efforts.
Mayor Craig reported that she was guest speaker at the Salinas Women's Club where she provided an update on City-wide projects and efforts. She reported that on Saturday, February 17, 2024, the City Council held a closed session where members of the public had an opportunity to voice their opinion on what they would like to see in the next City Manager and recommended a listening session in the future in advance of a closed session meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
February 20, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.
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