SALINAS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2006
The City Council meeting convened in the Rotunda at 4:10
p.m. following the Finance Committee meeting.
Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Jyl Lutes
Councilmember Janet Barnes
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Maria Giuriato (arrived at 4:20 p.m.)
Councilmember Robert Ocampo
Councilmember Sergio Sanchez
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Lutes announced Mayor Caballero’s absence due
to a delayed plane flight.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Unidentified speaker invited the City Council to attend the
February 18th open house at 1201 Pajaro Street. A proposal to conduct swimming lessons at this property is the
subject of an appeal to the City Council on February 21, 2006.
Hans Jongens stated that Northeast Salinas should not be
developed until Salinas can provide services to current residents.
Joe Vierra stated that City-centered growth would result in
greater development on prime farmland.
CONSENT RESOLUTION
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon motion by Councilmember Barnes and second by Councilmember De La
Rosa, the Council voted unanimously to adopt the Consent Resolution. Councilmember Sanchez abstained on Consent
Item No. 4 because his wife manages a restaurant in this Redevelopment Area and
may purchase the business. Absent: Councilmembers Giuriato and Mayor Caballero.
The Consent Resolution
contained the following items:
1.
Approved minutes of
February 7, 2006 meeting.
2. Accepted financial claims report.
3. Adopted RESOLUTION 18941 accepting 2004
Sherwood Hall/Community Center ADA Improvements, Project 9618 for maintenance
and responsibility, approve contract Change Order No. 5 in the amount of
$133,883.85, and approve an appropriation transfer of $134,000 from the
Community Development Block Grant contingency account to this project.
4.
Adopted RESOLUTION
18942 accepting grants and fund awards authorizing appropriations in the
amount of $27,500 from Air District AB2766 funds to the South County Vanpool
Program Van Replacement Project, $50,000 from Air District AB2766 District
Funds to the Central City Shuttle Project, $1,229,598 from FTA 5309 Funds to
the Salinas Train Station Improvements Project. Councilmember Sanchez abstained on this item.
5. Adopted
RESOLUTION 18943 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subdivision
Improvement Agreement by and between the City of Salinas, a municipal
corporation, and T&T Enterprise, approving the final maps, and accepting
the easements offered for dedication for Boronda Crossing Shopping Center
Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2, located northeast of North Davis Road, adjacent to
the Salinas Auto Center.
PUBLIC
HEARING
1. Third
Amendment to FY05-06 ACTION PLAN to provide up to $160,000 (CDBG) for urgent
repair of the Municipal Pool: abate lead paint and patch roof.
David G. Swanson, Planning Manager, presented his
report.
Councilmember Giuriato arrived at the meeting at 4:20
p.m..
Mayor
Pro Tem Lutes opened and closed the public hearing, as there was no one wishing
to speak on this item.
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon motion by Councilmember Barnes and
second by Councilmember Giuriato, Council voted unanimously to approve the
Third Amendment to the FY 2005-06 Action Plan and adopted RESOLUTION 18944
effecting the amendment and directing staff to notify HUD. Absent:
Mayor Caballero.
The City
Council met in closed session pursuant to:
a.
Government Code Section 54956.9(a), pending litigation, City
of Salinas v. County of Monterey, et al, Superior Court Case No. M72983
(Rancho San Juan)
b.
Government Code Section 54956.9(a), pending litigation, Salinas
Auto Center Association and NESTech Management Group, Inc. v. City of Salinas,
Tony Sammut Development, et al, Monterey County Superior Court Case No.
M77789.
c.
Government Code Section 54956.9(a), pending litigation, County
of Monterey v. City of Salinas, T&T Enterprises, dba Tony Sammut
Development, et al, Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M77778.
d.
GovernmentCode
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 property located at 100 Main Street (proposed
hotel site on west side of 100 Main Street) with Salinas City Center Company,
LLC Councilmember Sanchez announced that he would abstain from voting on
this item because his wife manages a restaurant in this Redevelopment area and
may purchase the business.
e.
Government Code Section 54956.9(b), conference with legal
counsel, anticipated litigation, significant exposure to litigation (one
potential case)
f.
Government Code Section 54957, public employee performance
evaluation (City Manager)
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Sanchez appointed Jose Arreguin to the Library
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m..
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerko
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