SALINAS CITY
COUNCIL
APRIL 22, 2008
The City Council meeting convened at 4:10 p.m. in the Rotunda.
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmember Janet Barnes
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Jyl Lutes (arrived at 4:20 p.m.)
Councilmember Steve Villegas (arrived at 4:20 p.m.)
Councilmember Sergio Sanchez
Absent:
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Also present:
City Attorney Vanessa
Vallarta
City Manager Dave Mora
City Clerk Ann Camel
ROLL CALL
Councilmember De La Rosa was absent due to illness. Councilmembers Lutes and Villegas arrived at
4:20 p.m. prior to public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Madeline Clark presented a $25,000
check from Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital for Phase 1 of the train trestle project. They have other pledges totaling $35,000.
CONSENT RESOLUTION
Consent Resolution No. 8, California Youth Outreach
Service Agreement
Councilmembers stated that this gang intervention outreach
contract item should have been scheduled for consideration into order obtain
additional information and input.
City Manager Dave Mora stated that there would be contract
performance and statistical reports on at least a quarterly basis, that will be
presented as either an informational report or an administrative report on the
agenda. The Community Safety Director
will be the initial City contact, along with the City Manager.
Ron Soto, California Youth Outreach, stated that he and
Pastor Ortiz will provide support to their local staff and will participate in
key committees. They are also making in-kind
donations of their time.
Councilmember Barrera stated that local agencies should have
been given an opportunity to compete for this agreement.
Mr. Mora stated that California Youth Outreach has a long-term,
established track record and a framework for accountability. They have established credibility in other
cities. Salinas does not have
organizations that have the same administrative structure.
Police Chief Ortega stated that much of the California Youth
Outreach program’s results are intangible. However, he is familiar with Pastor Ortiz’s accomplishments in San
Jose. Pastor Ortiz’s program goes
directly into California Youth Authority and builds relationships with inmates
and their families.
Pastor Ortiz stated that they would hire local residents,
including rehabilitated individuals who wish to reach out to the
community. They want to help local
agencies to build their funding and administrative capacity.
Al Espindola stated that this should have been a public
hearing.
Pastor Herb Valero, Victory Outreach, stated that they
complement the work being done by California Youth Outreach. He would welcome being embraced by the City
similar to California Youth Outreach’s experience in San Jose.
Manual Real, Chief Probation Office, spoke in support of the
agreement with California Youth Outreach.
Eric, Salinas resident, spoke in support of the California
Youth Outreach, but requested Council not to overlook initiatives that are
already operating in Salinas.
Robin Lee spoke in support of a public hearing on the item.
Jerry Morales, Victory Outreach Minister and High School
Counselor, spoke in support of including local programs.
Nick, Associate Pastor of Victory Outreach, spoke in support
of including local programs. They are
attempting to improve their accountability structure.
Councilmembers expressed their confidence in California
Youth Outreach’s experience, track record, and willingness to work with other
initiatives.
Councilmember Barrera stated that he knows that California
Youth Outreach is successful. However, he cannot support the agreement because
of the lack of public input and outreach to Salinas programs.
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon motion by Councilmember Sanchez and second by
Councilmember Lutes, the Council voted to adopt RESOLUTION 19434 approving a
youth service agreement with California Youth Outreach. Ayes:
Councilmembers Barnes, Lutes, Sanchez, Villegas, and Mayor Donohue. Noes:
Councilmember Barrera.
Absent: Councilmember De La
Rosa.
SALINAS CITY COUNCIL
1.
Approved
minutes of April 15, 2008. Councilmember
Sanchez abstained from the minutes.
2.
Accepted financial
claims report.
3.
Adopted RESOLUTION 19429
awarding the El Gabilan Library ADA Restroom Retrofit, Project No. 9581, to
Boronda Construction, Inc., in the amount of $77,857.38.
4. Adopted
RESOLUTION 19430 authorizing the direct purchase in the amount of
$125,384.37 of twenty-one replacement computer workstations from
Hewlett-Packard for the Engineering Division AutoCAD system pursuant to Section
12-27 of the Salinas Municipal Code, purchases without notice, advertisement or
competitive bidding.
5. Adopted RESOLUTION 19431 amending the Monterey Salinas Transit
Joint Powers
Agreement to allow an increase in the distribution of LTF funds for transit
service.
6. Adopted RESOLUTION
19432 authorizing the direct purchase of a replacement plotter / scanner /
printer from Bay Reprographic (Model OCE TCS500) in the amount of $31,457.61
for the Engineering Division's AutoCAD system, pursuant to Section 12-27 of the
Salinas Municipal Code, Purchases Without Notice, Advertisement or Competitive
Bidding.
7. Adopted
RESOLUTION 19433 authorizing the Police Department to apply for grant
funds from the Office of Traffic Safety for the seat belt “Click it or Ticket”
program.
8.
Adopt RESOLUTION approving a youth service
agreement with California Youth Outreach.
This item was voted on separately.
9. Adopted RESOLUTION
19435 approving an extension of the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement
with the Salinas Jet Center LLC to provide for development of the “core area”
at the Salinas Municipal Airport.
10.Adopted RESOLUTION 19436 approving the
property tax transfer for Salinas Future Growth Area
annexation.
SALINAS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Approved minutes of April 15, 2008 meeting. Agency member Sanchez abstained from the
minutes.
2. Approve financial
claims report.
3. Adopted RESOLUTION 862 authorizing the Executive
Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement at 923 East Market Street (Earhart/Grissom).
1. Gang
Task Force Update.
Dino Bardoni, Police
Commander, presented his report. City
representatives will be lobbying federal legislators to support appropriation
of the unallocated gang task force funding. Seaside and Soledad have recently committed officers. Sixty-five percent of this County-wide
initiative is currently being spent in Salinas, up from fifty-seven or
fifty-eight percent during the last three years. During the last four weeks, they have concentrated their efforts
in Salinas.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Annual Review And Adjustment Of City Development
Impact Fees (Park, Street, Tree, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Traffic, Library,
And Fire Protection Services)
By 3%, In
Accordance With The “Engineering News Record;” To Become Effective On July 1,
2008.
Lynn Mau, Public Works Assistant, presented her report.
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon motion
by Councilmember Barrera and second by Councilmember Barnes, the Council voted unanimously
to adopted RESOLUTION 19437 increasing fees 3% effective July 1, 2008 in
accordance with provisions of Section 9-42 of the Salinas City Code. Absent:
Councilmember De La Rosa.
2. Fee and Service Charge
Revenue – CPI Increase (3.3%).
Tom Kever, Finance Director, presented his report.
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon
motion by Councilmember Barnes and second by Councilmember Villegas, Council
voted unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION 19438 approving the recommended schedule
of fees and service charge adjustments to existing fees and service charges to
take effect July 1, 2008. Absent: Councilmember De La Rosa.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSIDERATION
1. Purchase
and Sale Agreement with Salinas New Life Church of the Nazarene for the Acquisition
of Real Property at 331 North Sanborn Road.
Alan Stumpf, Redevelopment Director, stated that the purchase price
is $2.6 million. It is anticipated that a non-profit would operate and maintain
the facility for community services.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ACTION
Upon motion by Council/Agencymember Barrera and second by Council/Agency
member Sanchez, the Agency voted unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION 863
authorizing the Executive Director to execute purchase agreement for 331 North
Sanborn Road, and to commence a “Request for Proposals” process for providing
community oriented services at the facility.
ABSENT: Council/Agency member De
La Rosa.
CONSIDERATION
1. Award Of The
Airport Terminal Building Addition, Project # 9582, To Ausonio Incorporated, In
The Amount Of $549,204.07.
Carl Niizawa, Deputy City
Engineer, stated that the apparent low bidder was thirteen percent lower than
the Engineer’s estimate. Another
bidder, DMC Construction Company, protested that Ausonio’s bid was not responsive
because their asbestos and lead subcontractor is not certified. Staff has
determined that Ausonio’s bid is responsive.
COUNCIL
ACTION
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera and second by Councilmember Barnes,
the Council voted unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION 19440 awarding the Airport
Terminal Building Addition, Project # 9582, to Ausonio Incorporated, in the
amount of $549,204.07. Absent: Councilmember De La Rosa.
The Salinas City Council/Redevelopment Agency met in closed session
pursuant to:
a.
Government Code Section 54956.9(b), pending litigation, Order Instituting
Investigation into the Water and Service Quality of Alco Water Company, CPUC
Proceeding No. I.07-06-020.
b.
Government Code Section 54956.8, conference with real property
negotiators City Manager Dave Mora, City Attorney Vanessa Vallarta, Deputy City
Manager John Fair, and Recreation Superintendent Jim Pia to discuss the price
and terms of payment for the sale or lease of properties located at Rodeo
Grounds, 1034 North Main Street, Salinas with Salinas Rodeo Association.
c.
Government Code Section 54956.8, conference with real property
negotiators City Manager/Executive Director Dave Mora, Redevelopment Director
Alan Stumpf, and City Attorney/Agency Counsel Vanessa Vallarta to discuss the
price and terms of payment for the sale or lease of properties located at 106
Lincoln Ave. (APN #002245002); 108 Lincoln Ave. (APN #002245003); 122 Lincoln
Ave. (APN #002245004); 122 Lincoln Ave. (APN #002245005); 122 Lincoln Ave. (APN
#002245006); 122 Lincoln Ave. (APN #002245007); 122 Lincoln Ave. (APN
#002245008); 128 Salinas St. (APN #002248011); 200 Lincoln Ave. (APN
#002246014); 210 Salinas St. (APN #002244098); 215 Lincoln Ave. (APN
#002244002); 100 Howard St. (APN #002244099); 219 Salinas St. (APN #002242029);
320 Lincoln Ave. (APN #002331010); 65 W. Alisal St. (APN #002345018); 320
Salinas St. (APN #002345019); 345 Salinas St. (APN #002341016); 345 Salinas St.
(APN #002341015); 345 Salinas St. (APN #002341014); 111 Salinas Street,
(APN#002185008); and 132 Main Street, (APN #002185027) with Robert Leidig and Associates and Widewaters
Group.
The City Council reconvened in
the Rotunda at 7:30 p.m..
7:30
p.m.
CONSIDERATION
2. Request
to Allow a Twelve-Month Pilot Program for Recreational Slacklining to Take
Place at Mission Neighborhood Park; Introduce Ordinance amending Section 35-13
of the Salinas City Code to Permit Slacklining in City Parks.
Jim
Pia, Recreation Superintendent, reported that the Recreation Commission
recommends allowing recreational slacklining as proposed in the report.
City
Attorney Vanessa Vallarta stated that the Government Code provides immunities
for certain hazardous recreational activities.
Senior
Deputy City Attorney Chris Callihan stated that slacklining is occurring in
other cities that do not expressly permit it.
In
response to Councilmember Sanchez, City Attorney Vallarta stated that the City
Council could choose to leave the existing ordinance in place but not enforce
violations.
The following persons spoke in support of the
amendments to the ordinance:
Pierre Carrillo
Bobby Loomis
Brendon Stone
Eric Rasmussen
Al Espindola, Recreation-Park Commission
Brian Higgins, Recreation-Park Commission
Mike Stone
Ms. Carrillo
Councilmember
Lutes stated that the pilot program should be shorter than twelve months. She would like a list of parks at which this
would be appropriate, to include Natividad Creek and El Dorado Parks, so that
the whole City may have access.
Councilmember
Sanchez stated that the City should not regulate this activity, and it should
be allowed at the parks.
Mayor Donohue stated that a pilot program would
assist in educating the community about the sport.
Vanessa
Vallarta clarified that only the ordinance would be introduced this evening. She recommended that the ordinance be simplified
from “No person shall attach. . . to any tree . . .rope . . .,” as stated in
the current ordinance, to “Except for designated parks of the City, no person
shall attach . . . to any tree. . . rope. . .”
This would allow the City to designate appropriate parks for this type
of activity.
Councilmember
Barnes stated that she can support reducing the pilot program period but would
not like to expand the number of parks at which slacklining would be permitted
until after its success can be determined during the pilot program.
INTRODUCTION
Councilmember Barnes introduced the Ordinance
to include the amendment recommended by the City Attorney.
The meeting adjourned at
8:30 p.m..
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