SALINAS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MAY 9, 2006
The
City Council meeting convened in the Rotunda at 4:07 p.m.
Present:
Councilmember
Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember
Maria Giuriato
Councilmember
Jyl Lutes (arrived at 4:10 p.m.)
Councilmember
Robert Ocampo
Councilmember
Sergio Sanchez
Also Present:
City
Manager Dave Mora
City
Attorney Vanessa Vallarta
Deputy
City Clerk Cathy Williams
PROCLAMATION
Bike and Clean Air Week, May 14 – 21, 2006. Chrys Miller, Salinas Bicycle and
Pedestrian advisory Committee and Shelley Gesicki, Association of Monterey Bay
Area Governments accepted proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
James Fink, resident, stated that there are to many people
riding bicycles on sidewalks and feels that immigration to America should be
done legally.
.
Janet Souza, and Maryann Kellor, Salinas residents, asked
the Salinas Police Department to ticket cars entering the closed section of Los
Palos Drive to exit onto Abbott Street.
Marlys Maher thanked the Measure V Committee, voters, and
Council for their hard work.
Bill Vierra, of Sywest Development apologized for not making
the meeting regarding Sywest.
Joe Vierra, resident, addressed Council regarding the City’s
bad roads, and weed abatement problems.
He stated that he did not understand how the Immigration March benefited
anyone.
CONSENT RESOLUTION
No. 3, PIC 50 Cardiac Monitors
Fire Chief Montez acknowledged Mr. Harold and Betty
Swiekatowski. Battalion Chief Sid
Turner escorted Mr. and Mrs. Swiekatowski to the dais where the City Council
and the Fire Department representatives thanked the Swiekatowski’s for their
donation to reimburse the City’s cost for two PIC 50 Cardiac Monitors.
CONSENT RESOLUTION
Upon
motion by Councilmember Lutes and second by Councilmember De La Rosa, Council
voted unanimously to adopt the Consent Resolution.
1. Approved
minutes of April 18, 2006 meeting.
2.
Accepted financial claims report.
3.
Adopted RESOLUTION 18975 authorizing
direct purchase of three personal intensive care (PIC) 50 Cardiac Monitors from
Life-Assist Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Fee and Service Charge
Revenue-CPI Increase (2%)
Tom
Kever, Finance Director, presented his report to Council. Pursuant to Article XIII B of the California
Constitution and chapter 11B of the Salinas City Code, fees for governmental
services may be charged to recover up to 100% of the costs reasonably borne in
providing the service. Cost reasonably
borne are defined in City Code Section 11B-3 as: a) all applicable direct
costs; b) all applicable indirect costs; c) fixed assets recovery expenses
(depreciation); d) general overhead; e) departmental overhead; and f) debt
service costs.
Motion
Councilmember
Barnes made a motion, second by Councilmember Lutes to adopt RESOLUTION
18976 approving the recommendation schedule of fees and service charges,
including a 2% adjustment to existing fees and service charges effective in 60
days on July 9, 2006.
CONSIDERATION
1.
2006-07 Fiscal Year Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. Mora explained that the
purpose of the May 9th budget item is to provide an opportunity to
review non Measure V General Fund budget issues and non General Fund
appropriations. Staff will return on
May 16 with the appropriate resolutions required to adopt the City’s
budgets. Adopting the City’s Budget
will allow staff to focus on the hiring processes required for restoration and
review, and allow staff to produce a comprehensive document inclusive of all
budget issues including the appropriation of Measure V funds.
Finance Director Tom Kever’s
presentation, on file in the City Clerk’s Office, included discussion of:
General Fund Revenue
Estimates FY 2006-07; Sales Tax; Property Tax; Property Tax In-lieu of Vehicle
License Fees; Utility Users Tax; Business License Tax; Building Permits/Plan
Check Fees; Base Operating Budget Assumptions; CalPERS Retirement Program
Rates, CalPERS Health Program Costs Increases, Monterey County Charges,
Operating Cost Increases (Non-personnel) Budget, Labor Contracts, State Budget
Impacts and Proposition 1A, Structural Deficit $1.5 million and General Fund
Growth Potential, Recommended Restorations to 100% of Essential Services,
General Fund Operating Budget by Department, General Fund Three-year
Projections, and General Fund Reserves.
Mayor Caballero explained
that Measure V funding is kept in a separate account for the Oversight
Committee’s review.
The Measure V Oversight
Committee recommended, and the Council approved, restorations totaling
$10,000,000 on May 2. The approved
appropriations of $748,600 will result in all but one department substantially
funded at the “essential” operating budget services level identified at the
Measure V discussions. The
Administration Department’s overall budget (inclusive of Measure V) includes
one Neighborhood Services Coordinator rather the two that where deemed
“essential”. The budget also includes a
half time clerical support position to be shared with the City Attorney’s
Office. The overall City operating budget (inclusive of Measure V) totals
$112,811,000. Staff reviewed other
potential uses for the remaining on-going General Fund revenues, approximately
$251,400, the only item that has been recently discussed in the context of finances
involves the changes made to the CDBG allocations reducing funds to the
Safehaven/Breadbox initiatives. Council
is not being asked to consider the CIP until mid-July, which will allow
sufficient time for a comprehensive document to be presented to the Council for
review.
Councilmember Sanchez
explained that he would like to see the remaining General Fund revenues
invested in graffiti and community cleanups and the hiring of an additional
Neighborhood coordinator. In addition,
he would like to see the Breadbox and Hebron Heights staff increased by one and
a half positions, as well as funding for the Youth Commission.
Councilmember Barnes asked
staff to look at leasing fire vehicles.
She also would like to see Council receive staff support on regional
issues and the addition of another Code Enforcement Officer. Finally, she would like to see street and
sidewalk maintenance increased and the replacement of City trees.
Councilmember De La Rosa
stated that she would like to see the addition of a Code Enforcement Officer
and Neighborhood Services coordinator.
Councilmember Ocampo
explained that he would also like to see another Code Enforcement Officer,
staff, and equipment for the Breadbox.
He was concerned about restructuring of the Youth Commission and small
improvements provided to local parks.
Councilmember Lutes
explained that she too would like to see another Code Enforcement Officer
hired. In addition, she felt that El Dorado Park had been neglected and the
pond has become a health and safety issue.
In addition to hiring
another Code Enforcement Officer and Neighborhood Coordinator, Councilmember
Giuriato stated that she would like to see more sidewalk maintenance done, as
well as tree replacement.
Mayor Caballero stated that
she would like to see the Fire prevention program brought back, as well as the
Police and Fire Cadet programs. In
addition, she would like to see about maintenance performed on the medians on
Market and Main Street. She would like
to see after school programs at each of the Jr. High Schools and intramural
school programs brought back. She felt
that a second Neighborhood Service Coordinator is needed, and an additional
Code Enforcement Officer. She asked
that an additional position be filled in the Mayor’s office to assist the
Executive Assistant. In addition, she
would like to see an indoor soccer field and using city land may be necessary
to accomplish this.
Mr. Mora explained that the
items that are Capital Improvement Programs and do not need to return include
Park improvement issues, median restoration, an indoor soccer field and fire
apparatus.
Items that staff will return
with include Neighborhood Coordinator position; increase recreation services at
the Breadbox and Hebron Heights, and all parks; investment potential for the
Youth Commission; staff support for regional boards; a Code Enforcement
Officer; tree replacement and sidewalk maintenance.
Fire and Police Cadet
Programs and consideration for after school programs at local Jr. high schools.
The City Council will meet
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)
- 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.
- 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.
COUNCILMEMBER
REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember De
La Rosa stated that she received a flyer regarding a flea market and asked that
this item return for discussion.
Councilmember
Sanchez explained that contractors had contacted him about purchasing and
installing lights at a soccer field for those who are interested in playing
soccer after working hours. He asked
staff to set a meeting for discussion with the contractors.
Councilmember
Barnes thanked Finance Director Tom Kever for tonight’s presentation. She asked Police Chief Ortega to look into
people going into people going the wrong way on Los Palos at Abbott Street. Councilmember De La Rosa asked that the
Police Department look at traffic on St. Edwards.
Mayor Caballero
appointed Deputy City Manager Rob Russell as an alternative to the MST
Board. Councilmember Giuriato offered
to be Mr. Russell’s alternative if he should have a conflict.
In response to
Councilmember Giuriato, Ms. Vallarta recommended that Council could comment on
legislative items that are progressing through the State Legislature, however
once a measure is on the ballot, Council should refrain from making comments or
expressly advocating a position on any such measure or item until such time as
the California Supreme Court clarifies the law in this area.
PUBLIC
DISCLOSURE
The City Council
unanimously voted in closed session to authorize the settlement of the County’s
litigation concerning the Boronda Crossing project, in County of Monterey
v. City of Salinas, T&T Enterprises, and dba Tony Sammut
Development, et al, and Monterey County Superior Court Case No.
M77778 as follows: Operational
improvements to Davis Road north of Blanco, including but not necessarily
limited to, lengthened left turn lanes on Davis Road at Central Avenue and
between Lemos and Acacia Streets and other improvements from Highway 183 to
Acacia Street. The City will contribute
$250,000, so long as the County awards a construction contract within five
years of the Agreement. If the County
fails to award a construction contract within five years, then the City shall
be released from its obligation to deliver the funds to the County.
ADJOURNMENT -
The meeting
adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: __________________________________
Mayor
__________________________________
Deputy City Clerk
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