Tuesday, April 8, 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
April 8, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2025
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Frank and Mary H. Bustos
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
If you wish to make a general public comment or comment on a specific agenda item, 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
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April 8, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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).
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#25-094 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of March 25, 2025.
ID#25-108 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#25-067 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Smith and Enright Landscaping Inc. for Maintenance Services to City Parks and Facilities
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping Inc. for landscape maintenance services at City parks and facilities to extend the term for an additional two (2) years, amend the scope of services, and increase the total compensation by $1,437,174 for a total not to exceed amount of $3,457,927.
ID#25-090 Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal.
ID#25-095 Budget Appropriation Increase of $400,000 to Fund 2513 for Professional Services in Support of General Plan and Historic Resources Survey Updates Recommendation: Approve a Resolution increasing the budget appropriation for the General Plan (Fund 2513) by $400,000 for professional services supporting the General Plan and Historic Resources Survey Updates.
ID#25-113 Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to amend the Classification-Salary Schedule for the regular classification of Police Services Technician and to add the classification of Wastewater Operator-in-Training.
ID#25-114 Letter of Support for California Assembly Bill 63 (Rodriguez) Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Salinas in support of California State Assembly Bill 63 (Rodriguez).
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
April 8, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, 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 April 3, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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