200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
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City of Salinas
Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
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
4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, April 8, 2025
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Salazar arrived after Roll Call at 4:04 p.m.
Councilmember Jose Barajas
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Margaret D'Arrigo
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Aurelio Salazar
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Present: 7 -
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The City Council welcomed and introduced new employees for the month of March.
PROCLAMATIONS
The City Council proclaimed:
National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2025
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Councilmember Barrera presented the District 2 City of Champions commendation to:
Frank and Mary H. Bustos
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
April 8, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
No disclosures reported.
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#25-094 Minutes
The minutes of March 25, 2025 were tabled.
ID#25-108 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
ID#25-067 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Smith and Enright Landscaping Inc. for Maintenance Services to City Parks and Facilities
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, 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 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23220
ID#25-090 Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, Resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23221
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 Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
April 8, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
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 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23222
ID#25-113 Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, 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 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23223
ID#25-114 Letter of Support for California Assembly Bill 63 (Rodriguez) Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Salinas in support of California State Assembly Bill 63 (Rodriguez) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23224
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.