Tuesday, March 25, 2025
4:00 PM
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
SALINAS ROTUNDA
City Council
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmembers:
Jose Luis Barajas, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2 Margaret D'Arrigo, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4 Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Aurelio Salazar, District 6 Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Meeting Agenda - Final
March 25, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
Government Code § 84308. Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contributions over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Government Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s).
CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#25-093 a. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(a), conference with legal counsel regarding, Suthided Livingston vs. City of Salinas, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number(s): ADJ 17096835 THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:30 P.M.
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Relay for Life Salinas Valley
Everett Alvarez High School Boys Soccer Team
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
If you wish to make a general public comment or comment on a specific agenda item,
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you are encouraged to attend the City Council meeting in person. Public comment may also be submitted via email at [email protected] and will be entered into the record. Public comments generally are limited to two minutes per speaker; the Mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Receive public communications on items that are not on the agenda and that are in the City of Salinas’ subject matter jurisdiction. Comments on Consideration, Public Hearing items, and the Consent Agenda should be held until the items are reached.
CONSENT AGENDA
Matters listed under the Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Council requests a separate vote or discuss. Members of the public may comment on the Consent Agenda items collectively during their public comment.
ID#25-076 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of March 11, 2025.
ID#25-082 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#25-020 Acceptance of the Infrastructure Improvements for the Alisal Greening and Beautification Project, CIP No. 9345
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the Infrastructure Improvements for the Alisal Greening and Beautification Project, CIP No. 9345 for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#25-042 Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024 Continuum of Care Emergency Solutions Grant Program Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the 2024 HCD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) CoC Program; and, if awarded, the Mayor or designee to accept 2024-2027 ESG grant funds in an amount not to exceed $1,031,517 and authorize the Mayor or designee to execute, and amend if needed, the attached City and HCD 3-year ESG Program Resolutions; the Mayor or designee to execute a standard agreement and any amendments thereto for the 2024-2027 funding years of the State ESG program, CoC Allocation NOFA; the Mayor or designee to execute all applicable HCD grant documents, Subrecipient Funding Agreements, and necessary amendments to fund programs approved by the CoC #506 Leadership Council during the term of the Standard Agreement with HCD; and the adoption of the following FY 2024-25 Appropriation and Funding Sources: establish the appropriation budget for the 2024 HCD ESG Program in the amount of $1,031,517 over the three funding years (2024-2027); and increase the estimated revenue from the State Grants Program.
ID#25-060 Transfer of Funds for Professional Services Agreement related to the Salinas Business Park, LLC, DTSC Voluntary Cleanup Agreement
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the transfer of $87,000 from the Airport Enterprise Fund Balance (6100) to CIP No. 9050, Core Area Development.
ID#25-069 Annual Public Art Update
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Recommendation: Receive and accept the annual public art update.
ID#25-071 Historic Resources Board Certificate of Appreciation Program Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Historic Resources Board Certificate of Appreciation Program.
ID#25-073 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Willdan Engineering
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Willdan Engineering for Code Enforcement Services to increase the not to exceed compensation amount to $295,000.
ID#24-732 2024 Pavement Improvements on Various Streets Project, CIP No. 9981 Acceptance
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the 2024 Pavement Improvements on Various Streets Project, CIP No. 9981, for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#25-091 Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule and Workforce Adjustment
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to amend the Classification-Salary Schedule for regular classifications to re-activate and include the classification of Plan Checker I and temporary employee classifications to include Retired Annuitant - Fire Inspector I.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-037 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and authorizing its submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research as required by Government Code Section 65400(b).
ID#25-055 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Visión Salinas 2040 Update Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorizing its submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-084 2024 AB 481 Annual Report, Renewal of Ordinance No. 2657, and Purchase of AB 481 Equipment
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to renew Ordinance No. 2657 pertaining to military equipment funding, acquisition, and use, and authorize the direct purchase of AB 481 equipment for a total cost not to exceed $66,056.91.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Receive communication from Councilmembers on reports, appointments and future agenda items. Councilmember comments are generally limited to three minutes.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Alexis Mejia, Assistant City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
Any addendums will be posted within 72 hours of regular meetings or 24 hours of special meetings and in accordance with Californian Government Code Section 54954.2 and 54956. City Council agenda reports and other writings distributed to the legislative body may be viewed at the Salinas City Clerk’s Office, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, and are posted on the City’s website at www.cityofsalinas.org in accordance with California Government Code section 54597.5. The City Council may take action that is different than the proposed action reflected on the agenda.
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on March 20, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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