SALINAS CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JUNE 19, 2007 MEETING MINUTES
Mayor Donohue convened the joint City Council and
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 4 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 Sergio Sanchez
Council/Agency member Steve Villegas
Absent:
Council/Agency member Jyl Lutes
Also Present:
City Attorney/Agency Counsel Vanessa Vallarta
City Clerk/Secretary Ann Camel
MOMENT OF SILENCE
The Mayor requested a moment of silence in honor
of Councilmember Barnes’ mother Viola Hamilton, who died on Sunday.
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Councilmember De La Rosa recognized Isaiah Tuazon, Creekside
School Outstanding Reader.
Mayor Donohue recognized Ruby Renteria, United
States Department of Agriculture Student Intern.
Mayor Donohue recognized Robert “Koy” Galbiso,
2007 Salinas Salad Bowl Bobby Sox All Star Coach and the Salinas Ramblers
teams.
CONSENT RESOLUTION NO. 10, ORDINANCE for the Central City
Redevelopment Project Area to reaffirm the Salinas Redevelopment Agency’s
policies for property acquisition
Councilmember
Sanchez abstained from this item due to a conflict of interest relating to his
wife’s interest in a business in this redevelopment area.
CONSENT ITEM NO.
12, Revised standards for excavations, cuts, fills, clearing, grading, erosion
and sediment
Steve Shimek, Robin Lee,
Brian Finegan, and Wendy Elliot expressed concern regarding this item.
This item was considered as part of the June 19th public
hearing on the Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Ordinance.
CONSENT RESOLUTION NO. 10,
SALINAS CITY COUNCIL
Upon motion by Councilmember Barnes and second by Councilmember De La
Rosa, the Council voted unanimously to adopt the Consent Resolution, with
Councilmember Sanchez abstaining on Consent Item No. 10, Ordinance for Central
City Redevelopment Project Area’s Policies for Property Acquisition. Absent:
Councilmember Lutes.
1.
Approved minutes of
June 5, 2007 and June 12, 2007 meetings.
2. Accepted financial claims report.
3. Adopted RESOLUTION 19236 approving the
elimination of one pedestrian crosswalk on the south side of San Luis Street
Crossing Front Street.
4. Adopted RESOLUTION 19237 converting one
(1) 20-Minute (Green) Zone to a Yellow Loading Zone and installing one Yellow
Loading Zone along 1033 E. Alisal Street’s frontage.
5. Adopted RESOLUTION 19238 approving the
installation of an enhanced school crosswalk at Santa Rita Elementary School
based on the proposed City Policy for the installation of Enhanced School
Crosswalks.
6. Adopted
RESOLUTION 19239 authorizing the filing of a technology grant
application with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community
Policing Services (COPS) for $3,000,000 in funding to purchase and install
emergency communications equipment and infrastructure compliant with FCC Next
Generation requirements.
7. Adopted
RESOLUTION 19240 summarily vacating portions of Soto Place pursuant to
Section 8334(a) of the California Streets and Highways Code, reserving public
utilities and access easements and authorizing the Mayor to sign two Quit Claim
deeds conveying the abandoned right-of-way to CHISPA and the adjacent property
owner.
8.
Introduced ORDINANCE amending Article
IV, Sections 9-25 through 9-30 of the Salinas
City Code regarding building numbering and rescinding Ordinance No. 2467,
for adoption on July 10, 2007.
9. Adopted
RESOLUTION 19241 amending Series 2007A Economic Development Revenue
Bonds (Monterey County Public Building Project) authorized by Resolution No.
19177 to $18,700,000
10.
Pursuant to State Health and Safety Code Section
33342.7, adopted ORDINANCE 2469 for the Central City Redevelopment
Project Area and ORDINANCE 2470 for the Buena Vista and Sunset
Avenue Redevelopment Project Area to reaffirm the Salinas Redevelopment
Agency’s policies for property acquisition, introduced on June 12, 2007. COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ ABSTAINED ON THIS
ITEM
11. Adopted ORDINANCE
2471 amending City Code Section 2-1, Rule 3(b) to change the order of
business for regular City Council meetings, introduced on June 12, 2007.
12. Adopt RESOLUTION for revised standards to
control excavations, cuts, fills, clearing, grading, erosion and sediment. THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED DURING THE
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL ORDINANCE.
13.
Adopted RESOLUTION 19242 approving and
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a proposed lease agreement with Simas-East
Market LLC for the use of the Expo Site for park and recreation purposes.
SALINAS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Approved minutes of June 12, 2007 meeting.
2. Approved
financial claims report.
The City
Council will recess.
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING
1. Approval
and adoption of the City of Salinas Redevelopment Agency’s Five-Year
Implementation Plan for 2004-09.
Alan Stumpf,
Redevelopment Director, presented his report.
Victor Mehia,
SUBA Executive Director, and David Brown, SUBA President, requested that the
item be continued to allow additional time for review and comment.
Councilmember
Sanchez stated that he would like additional time for interested parties’
review and comment on the Five-Year Implementation Plan.
Agency
member Barnes moved to adopt RESOLUTION 851 (SRA) approving the Agency’s
Implementation Plan for 2004-09 for the Buena Vista and Sunset Avenue
Redevelopment Project Area, and directing staff to communicate the plan
elements to the stakeholders and develop amendments to the Plan if necessary. AYES:
Agency members Barnes, Barrera, De La Rosa, Villegas, and Chairperson
Donohue. NOES: Agency member Sanchez. ABSENT:
Agency member Lutes.
Agency
member Barnes moved to adopt RESOLUTION 852 (SRA) approving the Agency’
Implementation Plan for 2004-09 for the Central City Redevelopment Project Area
and directing staff to communicate the plan elements with the stakeholders and
amending the Plan as necessary.
Ayes: Agency members Barnes,
Barrera, De La Rosa, Villegas, and Chairperson Donohue. ABSTAIN:
Agency member Sanchez.
ABSENT: Agency member Lutes.
The Redevelopment Agency
adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC
HEARINGS
1. Planned
Unit Development Permit (PUD) 2007-002 and Tentative Map 2007-001; a request to
demolish four existing dwelling units and construct and subdivide nine
two-story airspace condominium units on a 22,437 square-foot lot located at 75
Castro Street in the High-Density Residential (R-H-2.1) District.
Andrew
Myrick, Associate Planner, presented his report. The Planning Commission recommended that playground apparatus be
added to the common area located west of Building A.
John Jessen,
project applicant, objected to adding the playground, because it would be
difficult to make it work and they have the design ready to go.
Councilmember
Barnes spoke in support of the developer’s request due to his reduction in the
density and the fact that the projects have back yards.
MOTION
Councilmember
Barnes moved to adopt the RESOLUTION approving the PUD and Tentative Map without
the play equipment that was recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion died for lack of a second.
COUNCIL
VOTE
Councilmember
Sanchez moved to adopt the RESOLUTION approving the PUD and Tentative Map with
the play equipment as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember De
La Rosa and failed. AYES: Councilmembers Barrera, De La Rosa, and Sanchez. NOES:
Councilmembers Barnes, Villegas, and Mayor Donohue. ABSENT:
Councilmember Lutes.
Mayor Donohue
suggested developing a policy for future development of developments of this
size. Mr. Russell stated that this is a
discretionary permit. This number of
units does not necessitate a tot lot.
There are recreational facilities a few block away, but you have to
cross North Main Street to reach them.
COUNCIL
VOTE
Councilmember
Barnes moved to adopt the RESOLUTION approving the PUD and Tentative Map
without the play equipment that was recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Villegas and failed.
AYES: Councilmembers Barnes,
Villegas, and Mayor Donohue. NOES: Councilmembers Barrera, De La Rosa, and
Sanchez. ABSENT: Councilmember Lutes.
Mayor Donohue
stated that he would break the tie by supporting the motion that the playground
should be built. However, this is the
opportunity to provide policy. He does
not want to do this on a case-by-case basis.
COUNCIL
ACTION
Upon
motion by Councilmember Sanchez and second by Councilmember De La Rosa, Council
voted to adopt RESOLUTION 19243 finding the project Categorically Exempt from
CEQA; and approving Planned Unit Development Permit 2007-002 and Tentative Map
2007-001 that include the playground equipment as recommended by the Planning
Commission. AYES: Councilmembers Barrera, De La Rosa, Sanchez,
and Mayor Donohue. NOES: Councilmembers Barnes and Villegas. ABSENT:
Councilmember Lutes.
2. Justice
Assistance Grant Funding (JAG) for Code Enforcement.
Deputy City Manager Rob Russell presented the
report.
COUNCIL ACTION
Upon
motion by Councilmember Sanchez and second by Councilmember Barrera, Council
voted unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION 19245 authorizing the Mayor
to sign a grant application for $175,000 in funding for code enforcement
activities. ABSENT: Councilmember Lutes.
2. Revision
of Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Ordinance for Compliance with
City of Salinas 2005 NPDES Permit.
Carl Niizawa,
Deputy City Engineer, presented his report.
The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has promulgated
that the City should go forward with the draft ordinance and grading resolution
in June, before the Board’s July 6th meeting. They have commented on
the documents, and staff has incorporated most but not all of the requested
changes. The grading standards and
ordinance reference a “Stormwater Development Standards” document that does not
exist, and the Board was advised that this is problematic. The Board requested the City to revise the
statements to rectify the issue, and so they were amended to state “standards”
instead of “Stormwater Development Standards.”
However, the Board’s attorney requested that the “Stormwater Development
Standards” be reinstated.
Brian
Finegan, representing future growth area developers, stated that reference to the
reclamation ditch should be removed from the grading resolution definitions in
Section 2(ee)(iv), because it is not a natural riparian resource. He has no comments on the proposed
ordinance.
Robin Lee,
stated that the City has encroached on the reclamation ditch because setbacks
were not established, and it has made upkeep difficult. The stormwater is contradictory in that it
states both that vegetation must be removed and maintained to prevent erosion. Clarification is required as to what
maintaining, restoring, and repairing riparian corridors means.
Steve Shimek
stated that numeric standards should be included in the General Plan and Zoning
Code. As Coast Keeper, he will ask the
Board to postpone action until the stakeholders can meet on the storm water
master plan, which is the Board’s primary concern.
Wendy Elliot, Poulty Homes in the future development area,
agreed with Mr. Finegan regarding removal of the reference to the reclamation
ditch from the grading resolution definitions.
Councilmember
Barnes stated that there are enough checks and balances and the City could
protect riparian habitat without
further impacting the City’s autonomy by referencing riparian habitats in the
Standards’ General Provisions, (g) discussion of protection of downstream
areas. Deputy City Manager Rob Russell
stated that the elimination of Section 2 (ee)(iv) would address the concerns
raised.
Mr. Sanchez
stated that there are other issues that were raised that should be included and
discussed with the stakeholders.
Mayor Donohue stated that this is not static, but
the City must be responsive to the Board.
COUNCIL ACTION
Councilmember Barnes introduced the ordinance as
proposed.
Councilmember
Barnes moved to adopt RESOLUTION 19244 approving the proposed “Standards to
Control Excavations, Cuts, Fills, Clearing, Grading, Erosion and Sediment” with
the deletion of Section 2, Definitions, (ee)(iv), Reclamation Ditch. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Barrera and passed. AYES: Councilmembers Barnes, Barrera, De La Rosa,
Villegas, and Mayor Donohue. NOES: Councilmember Sanchez. ABSENT:
Councilmember Lutes.
The City Council met in closed session at 7 p.m.
and reconvened in the Rotunda at 7:50 p.m..
CONSIDERATION
1. Operating
Agreements with Second Chance Youth Program and Alisal Center for the Fine Arts
for use of the Breadbox and with the Salinas Boxing Club for use of the Closter
Park Recreation facility.
Jorge Rifa, Deputy City Manager, presented his
report.
The following persons spoke in support of the
proposed leases:
Al Espindola, Recreation Commission
Orlando Castro, Alisal Center for the Fine Arts
Andrea Avila, Salinas Boxing Club Board Member
Brian Contreras, Second Chance Youth Program
COUNCIL
ACTION
Upon
motion by Councilmember Barrera and second by Councilmember De La Rosa, the
Council voted to adopt RESOLUTION 19246 for the Salinas Boxing Club,
RESOLUTION 19247 for the Second Chance Youth Program, and RESOLUTION 19248 for
the Alisal Center for the Fine Arts and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
operating agreements, with Mayor Donohue abstaining on the Second Chance Youth
Program due to a conflict of interest.
AYES: Councilmembers Barnes,
Barrera, De La Rosa, Sanchez, Villegas, Mayor Donohue, with Mayor Donohue
abstaining on Second Chance Youth Program.
ABSTAIN: Mayor Donohue on Second
Chance Youth Program. ABSENT: Councilmember
Lutes.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
1. Neighborhood Watch
Program Outreach
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED.
The City
Council met in closed session pursuant to:
a. Government Code Section 54956. (a),
conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, United States
of America v. Alisal Water Corporation, et al., Case No. C97-20099.
b. Government Code Section 54956.9(b),
conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one potential
case).
c. Government Code Section
54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Dave Mora, City Manager;
Vanessa Vallarta, City Attorney; Jorge Rifa, Deputy City Manager; Finance
Director Tom Kever; and Teri Silva, Human Resources Manager regarding labor
relations with Association of Management Personnel, Firefighters Association,
Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Employees, Confidential Management
Employees, and Department Directors.
d. Government
Code Section 54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Dave Mora, City
Manager; Vanessa Vallarta, City Attorney; Jorge Rifa, Deputy City Manager;
Finance Director Tom Kever; and Teri Silva, Human Resources Manager regarding
labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU
Supervisors, and Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU. CANCELLED
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:15 P.M. IN THE WEST WING CONFERENCE
ROOM FOR A JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(PCAC).
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor/Chairperson Dennis Donohue
Council/Agency member Tony
Barrera
Council/Agency member
Gloria De La Rosa
Council/Agency member Sergio Sanchez
Council/Agency member Steve Villegas
Absent:
Council/Agency member Jyl Lutes
Council/Agency member Janet Barnes
PCAC MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Member Richard Fors
Committee Member Gerardo Gonzalez
Committee Member Michelle O’Neal
Committee Member Michael Payne
Committee Member Eric Peterson
Committee Member Antonio Salazar
Committee Member Deloris Scaife Higgins
Committee Member James Toft
Committee Member John Viarengo
Committee Member Ralph Villar
Absent:
Committee Member Fely Garden
Committee Member Bill Johnson
Committee Member
Lupe Ruiz-Gilpas
Committee Member Ralph Villar stated that their work could be improved
if
they were tasked to
report to and solicit the community’s input.
Councilmember De La Rosa stated that she would like her representatives’
assistances with District meetings and events.
Committee Member Viarengo would like the Committee to promote
volunteerism.
Committee Member Payne stated that he is unsure of responsibilities and
how the Committee’s recommendations are communicated to the decision makers.
Councilmember Sanchez stated that he is not seeking a Police
Commission. He would like to know how
to get Committee members more involved, e.g. acting as a conduit between the
City and the community. He would like to
consider to whom the Committee should report.
Committee Member Scaife Higgins stated that the Committee does conduct
outreach, e.g. Operation Cease Fire, and serves as the eyes and ears of the
community. The residents’ academy
graduates should be utilized also.
Mayor Donohue stated that the PCAC should have a liaison to the
Community
Safety Alliance for their initiative to help raise and recommend allocation of
$1 million annually for prevention and intervention efforts.
Police Sergeant Malispina stated that the Police Department visualizes
expanding the neighborhood watch program to more actively involve the PCAC,
code enforcement, and other offices as appropriate to make neighborhood watch a
more active part of the community.
Mayor Donohue stated that he would like the PCAC to assist in follow up
on Council directives, e.g. providing strategic input in response to the
request to address prostitution in SUBA’s business district.
Councilmember Sanchez requested background information on the formation
of the Committee in order to consider 1) revising the policy and Committee name
to reflect the community nature of the Committee; 2) look at the Committee’s
role in terms of continuing their good work but adding responsibilities, e.g.
improving crime reporting, and 3) perhaps seeking Department of Justice funding
for community relations training and looking at funding for outreach and
neighborhood programs. He suggested
that the PCAC should return to the City Council with recommendations.
Mayor Donohue agreed that the recommendations should come from the
PCAC.
Committee Member Payne stated that he would like to have an advisory
capacity in order to make things happen.
The Police Department and City Council should bring issues to the PCAC.
Committee Member Villar stated that Council should set the direction for
the PCAC and empower them to comment.
Mr. Rifa suggested that the PCAC return to Council within the next
ninety
to one hundred twenty days with their recommendations.
Mayor Donohue stated that the Council could refer some resident
complaints to the PCAC to respond to that do no require an investigation.
The PCAC adjourned at 9:20 p.m..
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS/APPOINTMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Sanchez and Villegas reported on the Liveable Communities
in Portland, Oregon.
By consensus, the Council cancelled the July 17, 2007 meeting due to the
conflict with the Kiddie Kaper Parade.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. in honor of the memory of Viola
Hamilton.
APPROVED:
_____________________________
Mayor
Dennis Donohue
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Ann Camel
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