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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 Jesus Valenzuela, District 3 - Orlando Osornio, District 4 Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Anthony Rocha, District 6 Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, September 24, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Rocha arrived after Roll Call at 4:04 p.m.
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Councilmember Jesus Valenzuela
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Present: 7 -
PROCLAMATIONS
The City Council proclaimed:
National Stormwater Awareness Week, September 23-27, 2024
COMMENDATIONS
The City Council commended:
Mitchell Huerta, Former Measure E Committee Member
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
No disclosures reported.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ID#24-521 Salinas United Business Association (SUBA) FY 2024-2025 Annual Assessment
This item was continued to October 22, 2024.
ID#24-509 Sanitary Sewer Development Impact Fee Update Amendment Received report from Public Works Director David Jacobs regarding amending the Sanitary Sewer Development Impact Fee approved by City Council through Resolution No. 22942. The Sanitary Sewer Development Impact Fee schedule erroneously included the term “per 1000 square foot” instead of “per square foot” for the commercial and industrial fees. The updated fee shall be effective December 1, 2024. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution amending the Sanitary Sewer Development Impact Fee previously approved through Resolution No. 22942 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23100
CONSIDERATION
ID#24-539 2024 Salinas Active Transportation Plan
Received report from Kimley Horn and Associates Fredrik Venter regarding the City's update to the current bicycle and pedestrian plans which were developed in the early 2000s. The 2024 Active Transportation Plan is intended to create an accessible, high-quality network of walking and biking routes that connect all neighborhoods within the city. The 2024 Active Transportation Plan identifies transportation needs and prioritizes projects that will make walking and biking reliable, comfortable, convenient, and more connected for all users. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following members of the public in attendance and on Zoom commented on the report:
Jose Guerra, Monte Bella Community
David Maisonneuve
Eric Petersen
Malcolm Mejia
Unidentified audience member
Robin
Upon motion by Councilmember Valenzuela, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, Resolution adopting the 2024 Salinas Active Transportation Plan as a strategic planning document was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23101
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ID#24-550 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects Update Received report from Acting Finance Director Selina Andrews regarding request for authority to reallocate funding between ARPA projects in accordance with the U.S.
Treasury Department regulations to mitigate the risk of not having funds encumbered by the December 31, 2024, deadline. The recommended action does not impact any services or projects previously authorized by the City Council and will result in the obligation of all ARPA Funds prior to the deadline. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to authorize reallocations of ARPA funding between various projects in order to meet the December 31, 2024 deadline was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23102
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#24-559 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the minutes of September 10, 2024 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
ID#24-552 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
ID#24-485 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, Phase II, CIP No. 9720 Contract Change Order No. 3
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 to JJR Construction for the Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project Phase II, CIP No. 9720 in the amount of $372,246.60; and approving a 10% construction contingency not identified in Resolution 22889 and an additional 12% construction contingency for a total construction contingency of 22% in the amount of $459,571.97 for a revised not to exceed contract amount of $2,548,535.48 to JJR Construction Inc. was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23103
ID#24-500 Amendment No. 4 to Agreement with Smith & Enright for the removal of unlawful campsites
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Mayor Craig, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Services with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc. for the removal of unlawful campsites to increase the compensation by $300,000 at an annual cost of $100,000 for a revised not to exceed amount of $1,050,000 and extend the term to November 30, 2027 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Craig
4 -
Noes: Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Sandoval and Councilmember Valenzuela
3 -
Enactment No: RES 23104
ID#24-528 California Library Literacy Services Adult and Family Literacy Grant Award Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution accepting the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) block grant award in support of Adult Literacy and Family Literacy, for a total award of $216,431 and the establishment of the grant appropriation for the grant award amount and corresponding revenue budget to support grant activities; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all grant acceptance documents with the California State Library was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23105
ID#24-534 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants and Agreement with Ecology Action Upon motion by Councilmember Osornio, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, Resolutions (1) approving the acceptance of the 2025 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant in the amount of $98,000, execution of all grant-related documents, and grant appropriation of up to $98,000 and corresponding revenue and budget; (2) the acceptance of the 2025 California OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (PBSP) grant in the amount of $170,831, execution of all grant-related documents, and grant appropriation of up to $170,831 and corresponding revenue and budget; and (3) the execution of an Agreement with Ecology Action for $170,831 to provide services funded by the 2025 California OTS-PBSP grant were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23106; 23107; 23108
ID#24-535 Direct Purchase of Vigilant Fixed License Plate Reader (LPR) Camera Systems
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Valenzuela, Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent and City Manager to purchase L5F Fixed License Plate Reader (LPR) camera systems from Vigilant Solutions, LLC for a total cost not to exceed $897,543.70 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23109
ID#24-536 Approval to Seek Funding for the Purchase of a Tactical Armored Vehicle Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Valenzuela, Resolution authorizing the Police Department to seek funding to support the purchase of a tactical armored vehicle was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig 6 -
Noes: Councilmember Gonzalez1 -
Enactment No: RES 23110
ID#24-544 Agreement with Yosso Group Inc. for the Replacement of the Playground Structure at Northgate Neighborhood Park
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Yosso Group Inc. for the replacement of the playground structure at Northgate Neighborhood Park in an amount not to exceed $974,090.54 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23111
ID#24-548 Agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment Company Inc. for the Replacement of the Playground Structure at Williams Ranch Neighborhood Park
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment Company Inc. for the replacement of
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the playground structure at Williams Ranch Neighborhood Park in an amount not to exceed $290,225.89 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23112
ID#24-549 Agreement with Miracle Playsystems Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Exercise Equipment at Cesar Chavez Park and Swing Set at Santa Rita Neighborhood Park
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Miracle Playsystems Inc. for the purchase and installation of exercise equipment at Cesar Chavez Community Park and swing set at Santa Rita Neighborhood Park in an amount not to exceed $64,120 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23113
ID#24-551 Proposed Land Acquisition for Boronda Road Improvement Project Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Dedication of Boronda Road Right-of-Way was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23114
ID#24-557 City Manager Recommendation for Additional FY 24-25 Community Sponsorship Funding
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, Resolution approving the City Manager’s recommendations for additional sponsorship allocations to the Science Workshop in the amount of $22,000, the Veterans’ Parade in the amount of $8,000, and the Airshow in the amount of $20,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23115
ID#24-558 Modification to Classification - Salary Schedule and Workforce Allocation Adjustment
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Upon motion by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, Resolution modifying the Classification - Salary Schedule to 1) add the classification of Assistant City Manager to the Department Director unit; 2) approve one over hire Office Technician in Community Development; and 3) add two grant-funded Investigative Specialists to the Police Department workforce was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23115
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Prior to adjourning to closed session, Mayor Craig recused herself from Item 24-540, Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection; Adoption of Ordinances, due to a conflict of interests as she owns a rental property. Councilmember Valenzuela also recused himself due to his collaboration with advocacy groups that are in support of the item. Mayor Craig and Councilmember Valenzuela left the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:17 p.m. pursuant to:
ID#24-542 a. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code section 54956.8, conference with real property negotiators City Manager Rene Mendez, Assistant 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 002244098000, 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). b. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code section 54956.8, conference with real property negotiators City Manager Rene Mendez, Assistant 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 1030 Fairview Salinas, CA 93905 (APN: 003-474-002) Salinas, California 93901.
c. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b), City Attorney.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN THE ROTUNDA AT 7:03 P.M.
Councilmember Valenzuela recused himself from Item 24-540, Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection; Adoption of Ordinances due to his collaboration with advocacy groups that are in support of the item and left the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.1, there were no reportable actions on closed session matters.
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ROLL CALL
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Carla Viviana Gonzalez
Councilmember Orlando Osornio
Councilmember Anthony Rocha
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Present: 5 -
Councilmember Jesus Valenzuela
Mayor Kimbley Craig
Absent: 2 -
7:00 P.M. CONSIDERATION
ID#24-540 Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection; Adoption of Ordinances Received report from City Attorney Christopher Callihan regarding the adoption of the Rent Stabilization,
Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction, and Tenant Anti-Harassment ordinances.
Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following members of the public in attendance and on Zoom commented on the report:
Bill Freeman
Kevin Dayton, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
Unidentified audience member
Unidentified audience member
Jesus Estrada, Center for Community Advocacy (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Ana Lopez (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Leonor (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Maria Salazar (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Veronica Torres (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Gabriela Silva, Building Healthy Communities Organizer (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Nidia Soto, Building Health Communities (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Esteban Rodríguez, Central Labor Council
Unidentified audience member, Centro Binacional del Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Unidentified audience member, Centro Binacional del Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Sylvia Cruz (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Victor Cabrez, Central Labor Council
Nelson Vega, Property Owner
Felipe Morales, COPA (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Efren (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Maria Chavez, (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Julian
Rocio Ortiz
Marisela, (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Andy Moreno
David Maisonneuve
Unidentified audience member (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Anastacio Perez Ruiz, Centro Binacional del Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueno (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Merced Camargo (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
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Alma Robedo, Building Healthy Communities Parent Organizer, (Translation via J.A.V.
Language Solutions)
Bill Lipe, Monterey County Resident
Omar, Community Organizer
Graciela Gonzalez, Centro Binacional del Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Miguel Pelayo (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Unidentified audience member, CCA
Adam Pinterits, Monterey County Realtors Association
Amy Salmina
Natalie Herendeen, Center for Community Advocacy
Audrey Wardwell
Erica
Esther
Karla Lobo
Karen Araujo
Robin
Jason Pineda
Unidentified audience member
Eloise Shimm
Airam Coronado
MOTION - RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the City Council adopted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Councilmember Sandoval
Recused: 2 - Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
MOTION - TENANT PROTECTION AND JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the City Council adopted the Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Councilmember Sandoval
Recused: 2 - Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
MOTION - TENANT ANTI-HARASSMENT ORDINANCE
Upon motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Councilmember Sandoval
5 -
Recused: Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig2 -
Enactment No: ORD 2681; 2682; 2683
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No reports.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.