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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 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, November 19, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Osornio arrived after Roll Call at 4:05 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 -
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
Small Business Saturday
National Native American Heritage Month
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Councilmember Barrera commended the following recipients as the District 2 City of Champions.
Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) Volunteer Navigator Program
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.
November 19, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#24-619 Planned Unit Development Permit 2024-001; Third Amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit 2014-001 to change the exterior building elevations, add additional exterior colors to the approved colors and materials board, add new exterior signs, and increase maximum sign area in connection with a proposal to create multiple tenants within the former two-story 137,366 square-foot Sears store on a 2.85-acre project site located at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center at 1100 Northridge Mall in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District
Received report from Senior Planner Thomas Wiles regarding Planned Unit Development Permit 2024-001; Third Amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit 2014-001 to change the exterior building elevations, add additional exterior colors to the approved colors and materials board, add new exterior signs, and increase maximum sign area in connection with a proposal to create multiple tenants within the former two-story 137,366 square-foot Sears store on a 2.85-acre project site located at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center at 1100 Northridge Mall in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District.
Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following members of the public and on zoom commented on this report:
Eric Peterson
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, a Resolution finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 and approving a Third Amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit 2014-004 (PUD 2014-001) 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 23158
Energy Services Financing Contract with ENGIE for Facility Solar Projects This item has been continued to December 3, 2024
CONSIDERATION
ID#24-631 Alisal District Identity Master Plan (ADIMP)
Received report from Planning Manager Grant Leonard and Consultant Jane Lin regarding the Alisal District Identity Master Plan and Alisal Vibrancy Plan Commercial Facade Improvement Pilot Program. 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:
Eric Peterson
Maryann Warden
November 19, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, resolution accepting the Alisal District Identity Master Plan (ADIMP) 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 23159
ID#24-648 Alisal Vibrancy Plan (AVP) Commercial Facade Improvement Pilot Program Report received as part of Item 24-631 Alisal District Identity Master Plan (ADIMP).
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, a resolution the implementation of the Alisal Vibrancy Plan Facade Improvement Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $600,000, including the issuance of microgrants for an amount not to exceed $7,500 and interest-free forgivable loans for an amount not to exceed $20,000 for eligible Program expenses; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Program agreements; and staff to make administrative changes to the draft Program Guidelines 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 23160
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#24-655 Minutes
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, the minutes of October 22, 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#24-657 Minutes
This item was continued to December 3, 2024.
ID#24-672 Financial Claims
The following members of the public in attendance commented on this item:
David Maisonneuve
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, the Financial Claims Report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
November 19, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, Councilmember Sandoval, Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
7 -
ID#24-570 Fourth Amendment to Permanent Local Housing Allocation 5-Year Plan and Allocation of Funds to Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association Inc. (CHISPA) for Four Projects
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, resolution authorizing the submission of Fourth Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation 5-Year Plan; and the allocation of $390,000 in PLHA funds to Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association Inc. (CHISPA) for the development of three Accessory Dwelling Units located at 138 Carr Avenue, 617 Fremont Street, and 615 Fremont Street; and the allocation of $645,000 in PLHA funds to CHISPA for the acquisition of the 98 Kip Drive property for the development of a 100% affordable senior housing project; and authorizing the City Manager, or its designee, to negotiate and execute agreements and related covenant documents and all other applicable forms, conditional commitment letters, grant-related documents, and all subsequent amendments as needed 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 23161
ID#24-633 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for Architectural Services
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for architectural services to increase the compensation by $252,290 for a maximum compensation not to exceed $334,540 and extend the term to December 31, 2025 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 23162
ID#24-651 Agreement for Professional Services with Opportunity Space, Inc. dba Tolemi for Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Online Management Platform
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Opportunity Space, Inc. dba Tolemi to provide an online management platform for the Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization programs in an amount not to exceed $141,000 for a one-year term commencing on November 20, 2024 through November 19, 2025 was approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
November 19, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha and Councilmember Sandoval
5 -
Absent: Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig2 -
Enactment No: RES 23163
ID#24-652 Rejection of Bids for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Pump Station and Electrical Improvements, CIP 9317
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, resolution rejecting all bids for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Pump Station and Electrical Improvements, CIP 9317 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 23164
ID#24-660 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Griffin Structures for the Hebbron Family Center Revitalization Project to increase the compensation by $201,014 for a maximum compensation not to exceed $1,535,098 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 23165
ID#24-662 Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates for the Salinas Creeks Maintenance and Enhancement Plan Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Third Amendment with Harris and Associates to expand the scope of work and increase the compensation by $88,221 for a maximum compensation not to exceed $784,414 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 23166
ID#24-664 City Hall 1st Floor Build Back Project No. 8170 Additional Construction Contingencies
Upon motion made by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Osornio, resolution approving an increase in the contingency amount by $200,000
November 19, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial for a revised contingency amount not to exceed $600,000 for unanticipated changes in requirements for the City Hall First Floor Build Back Project (CIP 8170) 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 23167
ID#24-670 Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project Phase 1, CIP No. 9510 - CCOs Upon motion made by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, resolution approving an increase in the contingency amount by $200,000 for a revised contingency amount not to exceed $600,000 for unanticipated changes in requirements for the City Hall First Floor Build Back Project (CIP 8170) 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 23168
ID#24-673 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Article III, Section 2 regarding Purchasing Authority
The following members of the public commented on this item:
David Maisonneuve
Upon motion made by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Barrera, ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 12 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to the delegation of purchasing authority to the City Manager was adopted. 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: ORD 2685
6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Prior to adjourning to closed session, Mayor Craig recused herself from item 24-671 Establishment of Rent Stabilization Program Fee, Amendment of Rental Registration Fee, Approval of FY 24-25 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Budget and General Fund Loan Transfer, and Workforce Allocation Modification, due to a conflict of interest 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 6:34 p.m.
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:34 p.m. pursuant to:
ID#24-674 a. Pending Litigation - Cal. Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding Gonzales et al. v. City of Salinas et al. Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV004434.
November 19, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN THE ROTUNDA AT 7:02 P.M. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
ID#24-671 Establishment of Rent Stabilization Program Fee, Amendment of Rental Registration Fee, Approval of FY 24-25 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Budget and General Fund Loan Transfer, and Workforce Allocation Modification
Received report from Community Development Director Lisa Brinton regarding the establishment of Rent Stabilization Program Fee, Amendment of Rental Registration Fee, approval of FY 24-25 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Budget and General Fund Loan Transfer, and Workforce Allocation Modification. 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
Genesis Mojica
Luis Xago Juarez, Building Healthy Communities
Jesus Estrada (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Jason Panetta
Alberto Medina Lara
Margarita (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
Manny Lopez
Anastacio Perez Ortiz (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Sofia Alvarado (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Unidentified audience member (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Olga Reyna
Trish Sullivan
Nidia Soto, Building Healthy Communities (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Margaret Benetti
Unidentified audience member (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Eloise Shim
Beatriz Diaz
Amy Salmina
Alma Loredo (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Robin
Yesy Vake
Victor Caravez (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions) Cary Swensen
Salino Lopez, Center for Community Advocacy (Translation via J.A.V. Language Solutions)
MOTION - RENT PROGRAM FEE
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, a resolution establishing a Rent Program Fee for the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2681 N.C.S.) on each Controlled Rental Unit owned and offered for rent in the City of Salinas subject to Ordinance No. 2681 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
November 19, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Ayes: 5 - Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Gonzalez, Councilmember Osornio, Councilmember Rocha, and Councilmember Sandoval
Recused: 2 - Councilmember Valenzuela and Mayor Craig
MOTION - RESIDENTIAL REGISTRATION FEE
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, a resolution amending Residential Registration Fees established by Ordinance Number 2663 (N.C.S.) and integrated into the City’s Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services by Resolution No. 22622 was approved. 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 - RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION AND RENT STABILIZATION
PROGRAM BUDGET
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, a resolution establishing the FY 24-25 Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program revenue and expense budget under Fund 2530 in the amount of six hundred fifty-five thousand and two hundred and fifty dollars ($655,250); and authorizing the appropriation of two hundred and five thousand two hundred and three dollars ($205,203) to the Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program (Fund 2530) in the form of a General Fund loan transfer; and approving an amended Workforce Allocation to add two limited term administrative positions to the Community Development Department’s workforce to staff the above-referenced program was approved. 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: RES 23169, 23170, 23171
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Barrera requested the City Manager connect with the member of the public regarding the Financial Reports. Councilmember Barrera reported on going on a ride along with Salinas Police Department. Councilmember Barrera will be attending the Seniors Thanksgiving Event at the Firehouse on Monday, November 23, 2024.
Councilmember Gonzalez thanked the residents who volunteered at the Natividad Creek Park clean up this past Saturday. Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember Rocha requested staff to clean the native american tribal plaque outside of City Hall.
Councilmember Sandoval attended the Laurelwood Fall Festival, and hosted a community meeting at US Nutrition. Councilmember Sandoval requested for lighting to be installed at Soto Park. Councilmember Sandoval invited the publis to attend the Winter Wonderland and Movie Night at Santa Rita School on December 12. Councilmember Sandoval requested AdHoc Committees to be public in compliance with Brown Act Laws.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m..
November 19, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial _____________________________
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk