200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
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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
5:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, February 27, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Present: 5 -
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Steve McShane
Absent: 2 -
PUBLIC COMMENT
Received public comment from the following members of the public.
Leo De La Rosa stated he would like to see a City Manager who is a hard working, someone who can oversee all the departments, communicate well with employees and the public alike and improve staff morale up. He added that he would like to also see an increase in businesses and sales tax revenue.
Jose Guerra stated that a good City Manager must look at all areas of the City that are in need of attention. He added that there are ongoing issue in Monte Bella specifically around parking, unauthorized use of the park, and park maintenance. He noted that a good City Manager is someone who is willing to work together with everyone to address the community's needs and further recommended that the City Council work collaboratively as team.
Sal Jimenez stated that although the City Manager recruitment process is not an easy process, it is important to look at all the needs of the community including demographics. He added that Salinas has a lot of needs, including strengthening the police department to address the drug issues throughout the city. Mr. Jimenez stated that he would like to see someone who can make tough decisions and willing to receive feedback from the community. He added that Salinas is a good community and it is
February 27, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial important to respect ones views and agree to disagree, hire the right person and regain the confidence of the community.
Gloria De La Rosa stated she would like to see a City Manager with integrity, communication skills, flexibility to meet with the community and listen to the community needs.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 5:10 p.m. pursuant to:
a. Public Employee Appointment - California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), City Manager.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1, there was no reportable action on the closed session matter.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Secretary