SALINAS CITY
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JANUARY 15, 2008
The meeting convened at 4:10 p.m.
Present:
Mayor/Chairperson Dennis Donohue
Council/Agency member Janet Barnes
Council/Agency member Tony
Barrera
Council/Agency member Gloria De La Rosa
Council/Agency member Jyl Lutes
Council/Agency member Sergio Sanchez
Council/Agency member Steve Villegas (arrived at 5:40 p.m.)
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Jennifer Ware, Catherine Kobrinski-Evans, and Cheryl Savage
presented awards to the Parade of Lights’ Contestants. The City Council presented commendations to
the Parade of Lights’ Sponsors and Committee members.
COUNCILMEMBERS’
REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barnes
reappointed Matthew Ottone to the Measure V Oversight Committee.
Councilmember
Sanchez reappointed Jose Castaneda to the Measure V Oversight Committee.
CONSENT RESOLUTION
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa and second by Councilmember
Barnes, the Council voted unanimously to adopt the Consent Resolution. Absent:
Councilmember Villegas.
SALINAS CITY COUNCIL
1.
Approved minutes of
January 8, 2008.
2.
Accepted financial
claims report.
3.
Adopted RESOLUTION 19393 approving the $60,000 literacy
grant application for the Community Foundation of Monterey County.
4. Adopted RESOLUTION 19394 authorizing the Mayor to
sign an agreement between the City of Salinas and the law firm of Liebert
Cassidy Whitmore for the calendar year 2008.
5.
Adopted RESOLUTION 19395 adopting the National League
of Cities’ platform for strengthening families.
6.
Adopted RESOLUTION 19396 converting the existing
unrestricted on-street parking into No Parking, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., school days
only, along Alisal High School’s Williams Road frontage.
7.
Adopted RESOLUTION 19397 approving the relocation of an
existing school crosswalk from the south leg of the intersection of
Independence Boulevard/Danbury Street to the north leg of said intersection.
8. Adopted RESOLUTION 19398 awarding Work Order #2 for
the Measure V funded 2007-08 Concrete Sidewalk Repairs, on Call Contract,
Project No. 9926, to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $400,000.
9.
Adopted RESOLUTION 19399
authorizing the direct purchase and installation of three multismart pump
controllers with LCD operator display for installation at Mill Lake, Las Casitas,
and Airport Pump Stations, Project No. 9124, from Oratech Controls, Inc.
10.
Adopted RESOLUTION 19401 approving an amendment to the
City Manager’s employment agreement.
SALINAS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Approved minutes of January 8, 2008 meeting.
2. Approved
financial claims report.
The
Redevelopment Agency will adjourn.
CONSIDERATION
1. A
Resolution of Support for the Train Trestle Project on State Route 183.
James
Serrano, Transportation Planner, stated that staff is concerned about the
$5,000 annual maintenance costs and any additional unidentified CalTrans
costs. He recommends approving the
resolution of support so that the project may move forward.
Madeleine
Clark, Co-Chair of the Train Trestle Committee, stated that CalTrans has waived
their permit fees. She confirmed that
they have approvals from Union Pacific.
The Train Trestle Committee would seek an endowment or a sponsor for the
annual maintenance costs. Union Pacific
would supply the flagman during the painting.
The Committee would establish a reserve account for graffiti, which is
not anticipated.
Paula
Hendricks Prieur, Train Trestle Committee, stated that first phase would
include painting “Welcome to Oldtown
Salinas” on the trestle. The goal is to
raise $30,000, including $5,000 for reserves.
The second phase would include painting the panoramic murals on the
abutments at a cost of $125,000, including one year of maintenance. They obtained a bid from a local business
person for annual maintenance of $5,000 to include inspection, retouching and
pressure washing.
The following persons spoke in support of the train
trestle project:
Salinas Jaycees member supports the train trestle
Jacqueline Simon, JCS Ventures
Maryls Maher
Frank Savino, Oldtown Association incoming President
Eric Petersen
Al Espindola
expressed concern regarding the maintenance costs for which the City may become
responsible.
Denise
Estrada, Maintenance Director, stated that the Maintenance Department is
excited about the project proceeding.
However, they do not have the resources to maintain existing arts
projects, and they would work with the Committee to address their
concerns.
Ms. Vallarta
noted that the resolution proposes that the City accept the responsibility for
maintenance subject to the Leadership Team securing the maintenance funding for
the first three years.
Ms. Clarke
stated that they would continue to seek sponsors and donors to subsidize the
maintenance costs after the first three years.
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon
motion by Councilmember De La Rosa and second by Councilmember Sanchez, the
Council voted unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION 19400 in support for the train
trestle project on State Route 183.
Absent: Councilmember Villegas.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
1. Traffic
Engineering Safety Implementation Plan Update.
James
Serrano, Transportation Planner, presented the Traffic Engineering Safety
Implementation Plan Update that encompasses engineering, education, and
enforcement.
Councilmember Villegas arrived at the meeting at
5:40 p.m..
The City
Council recessed to closed session at 5:45 p.m. pursuant to:
a. Government
Code Section 54956.9(a), pending litigation, Heston v. City of Salinas, et
al., United States District Court, Northern District of California
Case No. C 05-03658 RS.
b. Government Code Section 54956.8, conference with real property
negotiators Dave Mora, City Manager, Vanessa Vallarta, City Attorney, and Tom
Kever, Finance Director, to discuss the price and terms of payment for purchase
of property located at 801 Abbott Place, Salinas, AP # 002-751-008,with Steve
and Jeanette Barone, Trustees.
c. Government Code Section 54956.9(c), conference with
legal counsel regarding potential litigation (one case).
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