SALINAS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 6, 2006
The City Council meeting convened in the Rotunda at 4:05
p.m.
Present:
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Maria Giuriato
Councilmember Sergio Sanchez
Absent:
Councilmember Jyl Lutes
Councilmember Robert
Ocampo
Also Present:
City
Manager Dave Mora
City Attorney Vanessa Vallarta
City Clerk Ann Camel
INTRODUCTION
Mayor Caballero introduced Matthew Huerta, newly
appointed Planning Commissioner.
CITY OF CHAMPIONS –
Mayor
Caballero recognized Salinas’ top academic seniors.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sal Jiminez, SUBA, stated that the Sywest Theatre has
been closed for sixty days and the blight has increased dramatically.
Deputy City Manager Jorge Rifa stated that Sywest has advised the City that
that they will erect a fence and make efforts to prevent vandalism and crime.
Joe
Vierra referenced the weeds on Market Street. He does not support Mayor
Caballero’s and Councilmember Lute’s candidacies.
Joel
Panzer, Salinas City Center for Preservation League, wants the City to consider
adaptive uses for the theatre, Armory and firehouse building, instead of
demolishing them Monterey County had a protracted legal battle over their
intention to destroy the jail.
Hans
Jongens stated that farm land must be protected, and he objects to the City’s
General Plan.
Nancy
Iverson spoke in support of National Preservation Month and the Main Street
program.
CONSENT RESOLUTION
Consent Item No. 4, Mission Park
Elementary School Pedestrian Crossing
Joel Panzer recommended enhancing pedestrian safety
across at the Monterey County jail. Deputy City Manager Robert Russell
stated this will be considered by the City Council in the near future as part
of Monterey County’s government center obligations.
Councilmember Barnes thanked staff for their efforts.
Consent Item No. 7, Municipal
Lot 13T for the Farmers’ Market
Mayor Caballero suggested that attendees should be
alerted to the change in the parking limit.
Consent Item No. 8, Rancho
Amistoso
Councilmember
Sanchez commended the developer for beautifying this formerly blighted area.
CONSENT
ITEM NO. 9(b), North/East Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District
Mayor
Caballero announced that she would abstain from this item because she owns
property within the North/East District.
COUNCIL
ACTION
Upon
motion by Councilmember Barnes and second by Councilmember Sanchez, Council
voted unanimously to adopt the Consent Resolution, with Mayor Caballero
abstaining on Consent Item No. 9(b), North/East Landscape and Lighting
Maintenance District . Absent: Councilmembers Lutes and Ocampo.
The
Consent Resolution contained the following items:
1.
Approved minutes of May 16, 2006 meeting.
2.
Accepted financial claims report.
3.
Adopted RESOLUTION 18982 setting the appropriations limit for the
City of Salinas for FY 2006-07.
4.
Adopted RESOLUTION 18983 approving the installation of a high
visibility crosswalk, in-street pedestrian crossing sign, and pedestrian “Look”
signs at Mission Park Elementary School as a demonstration project, and adopt
warrants for the use of said measures.
5.
Adopted RESOLUTION 18984 approving a bus loading zone (bus stop)
on the west side of Homestead Avenue, immediately south of Central Avenue and
fronting Hartnell College; with the bus stop to terminate two years after a
temporary Salinas – MST shuttle service commences, or September 1, 2008,
whichever comes first.
6.
Adopted RESOLUTION 18985approving one 20-minute (green) Zone
along Deportivo Halcon's East Laurel Drive frontage (located at the site's most
northerly East Laurel Drive frontage), and a No Parking (red) Zone along the
northerly curb line of Williams Road extending from the easterly East Laurel
Drive curb line to a point 70 feet easterly there from.
7.
Adopted RESOLUTION 18986approving the designation of No Parking / Tow Away Zone on
Municipal Parking Lot 13T on Saturdays from 6AM to 3PM, in support of the
Downtown Marketplace and in accordance with Section 20-86 of the City Code.
8.
Adopted RESOLUTION 18987 accepting the
Rancho Amistoso, Unit 2B Public Improvements for maintenance and
responsibility; and admitting Pacific Avenue and Amarillo Way (those portions
within the subdivision) into the City street system.
9.
Maintenance District Assessments - Scheduling Public Hearings:
a.
Adopted RESOLUTIONS 18988 and 18989 initiating proceedings for
annual levy of assessments for the Airport Business Center Maintenance
District; preliminarily approving annual engineer’s report (*) for the
Airport Business Center Maintenance District; and adopt RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION 499 declaring the City’s intention to levy annual assessments for
the Airport Business Center Maintenance District, setting July 11, 2006, at
4:00 P.M. for the Public Hearing, and ordering Notice of Hearing.
b.
Adopted RESOLUTIONS 18990 and 18991 initiating proceedings for
annual levy of assessments for the North/East Area Maintenance District
(Landscape & Lighting District No. 1); preliminarily approving
annual engineer’s report (*) for the North/East Area Maintenance District
(Landscape & Lighting District No. 1); and adopt RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
500 declaring the City’s intention to levy annual assessments for the
North/East Area Maintenance District (Landscape & Lighting District No. 1),
setting July 11, 2006, at 4:00 P.M. for the Public Hearing, and ordering Notice
of Hearing. MAYOR CABALLERO ABSTAINED ON THIS ITEM.
c. Adopted RESOLUTIONS
18992 and 18993 initiating proceedings for annual levy of assessments for
the Harden Ranch Maintenance District (Landscape & Lighting
District No. 2); preliminarily approving annual engineer’s report (*)
for the Harden Ranch Maintenance District (Landscape & Lighting District
No. 2); and adopt RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 501 declaring the City’s
intention to levy annual assessments for the Harden Ranch Maintenance District
(Landscape & Lighting District No. 2), setting July 11, 2006, at 4:00 P.M.
forthe Public Hearing, and ordering Notice of Hearing.
d. Adopted RESOLUTIONS
18994 and 18995 initiating proceedings for annual levy of assessments for
the Vista Nueva Maintenance District; preliminarily approving
annual engineer’s report (*) for the Vista Nueva Maintenance District; and
adopt RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 502 declaring the City’s intention to levy
annual assessments for the Vista Nueva Maintenance District, setting July 11,
2006, at 4:00 P.M. for the Public Hearing, and ordering Notice of Hearing.
e. Adopted RESOLUTIONS
18996 and 18997 initiating proceedings for annual levy of assessments for
the Mira Monte Maintenance District; preliminarily approving
annual engineer’s report (*) for the Vista Nueva Maintenance District; and
adopt RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 503 declaring the City’s intention to levy
annual assessments for the Vista Nueva Maintenance District, setting July 11,
2006, at 4:00 P.M. for the Public Hearing, and ordering Notice of Hearing.
f. Adopted
RESOLUTIONS 18998 and 18999 initiating proceedings for annual levy of
assessments for the Monte Bella Maintenance District;
preliminarily approving annual engineer’s report (*) for the Monte Bella
Maintenance District; and adopt RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 504 declaring
the City’s intention to levy annual assessments for the Monte Bella Maintenance
District, setting July 11, 2006, at 4:00 P.M. for the Public Hearing, and
ordering Notice of Hearing.
PUBLIC
HEARING
1.
Fifth Amendment to FY05-06 ACTION PLAN to provide additional $110,000 (CDBG)
to cover increased contract costs for the Illuminated Crosswalk Project – CIP 9034
Grace
De Jesus, Community Development Administrative Supervisor, presented the
report.
No
audience members requested to speak on this item.
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon motion by
Councilmember Barnes and second by Councilmember De La Rosa, Council voted
unanimously to approve the Fifth Amendment (illuminated crosswalks at Los
Padres School & Natividad Road) to the FY 2005-06 ACTION PLAN and adopted
RESOLUTION 19000 effecting the amendment and directing staff to notify
HUD. Absent: Councilmembers Lutes and Ocampo.
2.
Consideration of adoption of an interim Ordinance precluding in-fill
development in establishing low-density residential districts pending the
completion of amendments to the Salinas Zoning Code.
Mr. Mora stated that
the item would be continued for two weeks because of the absence of two
Councilmembers.
CONSIDERATION
1.
Deny request to install two disabled parking spaces at 687 Alturas Way (Shaw
Residence).
James Serrano,
Transportation Planner, presented his report. Denial of the request is
recommended due to the high parking demand in the area. Additionally, a
garage and a driveway are available that could be used for the disabled
household members’ convenience and safety. Neighborhood residents opposed
the request during the Traffic and Transportation Commission’s consideration
and denial of this request.
In response to
Councilmember De La Rosa, Mr. Serrano stated that the application indicates
that the three disabled members constitute part of a single-family household,
and it is not a boarding home for disabled residents.
Cecilia Jimenez, 682
Alturas Way, spoke in opposition because the applicant’s boat and trailer
occupy some of the limited parking availability.
Mayor Caballero
confirmed that the applicant was not in the audience.
Deputy City Manager
Robert Russell stated that staff is developing a policy with criteria that
reduce the hazard of disabled drivers and passengers exiting their vehicles
next to traffic. Councilmember Sanchez spoke in support of an
administrative policy with established criteria to avoid applications having to
be scheduled before the Commission and City Council.
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon motion by
Councilmember Barnes and second by Councilmember Sanchez, Council voted
unanimously to deny the request to install two disabled parking spaces at 687
Alturas Way. Absent: Councilmembers Lutes and Ocampo.
The City Council
adjourned to closed session at 5:05 p.m. 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(c) conference with legal counsel,
potential litigation, (one potential case).
COUNCILMEMBER
REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember
De La Rosa asked about the status of the first-time homebuyers’ assistance
program. She also would like information on the Main Street program in
Paso Robles. Mayor Caballero noted the activities that are occurring in
downtown Salinas.
Councilmember
Sanchez appointed Marty Garza to the Police Community Advisory Committee and
Oscar Lopez to the Traffic and Transportation Commission.
Councilmember
Barnes asked for official City gifts to be able to reciprocate with other
visiting dignitaries.
Councilmember
Giuriato stated that she has received calls about changing the Housing
Committee hours to 4 p.m. or late afternoon for the public’s convenience.
She would like to meet more frequently. She would like a community study
session to obtain input from the public.
Councilmember
Giuriato stated that there are concerns regarding the swap meet due to traffic
congestion and the debris.
Councilmember
Giuriato stated that Senator Jackie Speier was impressed with Salinas’
downtown during her visit last Saturday.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting
adjourned at 5:05 p.m..
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