Tuesday, June 17, 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#25-244 a. Real Property Negotiations-California Government Code section 54956.8, conference with Real Property Negotiators, René Mendez, City Manager; Lisa Murphy, Assistant City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; and Lisa Brinton, Community Development Director regarding discussions with the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority General Manager on the price and terms of payment for 131 Sun Street (APN 003-051-087-000) and 139 Sun Street (APN 003-051-086-000) in the city of Salinas.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:30 P.M.
PROCLAMATION
Juneteenth
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
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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.
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).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-240 Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase
Recommendation: No action is required. Receive a report from the City Attorney regarding the preparation of a revised Sewer Rate Study, rate schedule, and public hearing notices to be considered by the City Council on July 1, 2025.
ID#25-201 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and Alisal Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Designation
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the City of Salinas' United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP), Alisal Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (ANRSA) designation and authorize submittal to HUD; and delegating authority to the City Manager to incorporate any necessary modifications based upon community feedback and final HUD allocation for the AAP prior to submissions to HUD; and authorizing the Mayor, or designee, for and on behalf of the City, to execute any related agreements, contracts, certifications, or amendments related to the funding allocations set forth in FY 2025-2026 AAP.
ID#25-224 Bid Protest for the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the Bid Protest submitted by Granite Construction Company contesting McKim Corporation's self-designation as a Local Business Enterprise for the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project.
ID#25-245 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and Annual Appropriations Limit
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Operating Budget for the City of Salinas and Successor Agency to the former Salinas Redevelopment Agency; the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Salinas; and a Resolution establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 at $345,864,920.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-186 Extension of Salinas Youth Council Pilot Program
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution extending the City of Salinas Youth Council pilot program through July 31, 2027.
ID#25-226 Tow Service Franchise Agreements for FY 2025-26 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to enter into the Salinas Police Department's FY 2025-26 Tow Service Franchise Agreements, setting the FY 2025-26 franchise fee, and maintaining the $1,500 credit for disposal of recreational vehicles. Consider whether to direct staff to prepare an ordinance establishing an exemption for tow franchisees from the oversized vehicle parking restrictions set forth in Article XVIII of Chapter 20 of the Salinas Municipal Code.
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#25-128 Agreement with Wallace Group for the Sanitary Sewer Rate Study Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Wallace Group for the Sanitary Sewer Rate Study (Project No. 9008) for a total not to exceed amount of $50,964.00; and approving a transfer of $65,000.00 to CIP 9008 for additional work needed to complete the Sanitary Sewer Rate Study process.
ID#25-152 Acceptance of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Sediment Removal Project, CIP No. 9368
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Sediment Removal Project, CIP No. 9368, for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#25-190 Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for Zoning Code Update
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with PlaceWorks, Inc. to prepare comprehensive Zoning Code updates for the City of Salinas in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
ID#25-205 Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field, CIP No. 9005
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the reallocation of funding from CIP No. 9361 to CIP No. 9005 in the amount of $43,100; and approve the contract change order (CCO #4) in the amount of $72,898.50; and accept the Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field; CIP No. 9005 for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#25-207 Award of the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project, CIP No. 9981 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project, CIP No. 9981; awarding a contract to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $4,838,830.20 for the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project, CIP No. 9981; approving a 20% contingency in the amount of $967,766 for a total not to exceed $5,806,596.20; and delegating authority to the City Manager to execute any and all contract change orders related to this project.
ID#25-209 Agreements with Downtown Streets Inc. to Provide Cleanup of Alisal Commercial Corridors (FY 2025-26)
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a service agreement with Downtown Streets, Inc. for regular cleanup of Alisal commercial corridors in an amount not to exceed $240,726 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and execute a License Agreement with Downtown Streets, Inc. for a fee of $1.00 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for use of a portion of the rear property at 282 East Alisal Street to provide a staging and equipment storage area in support of Downtown Streets, Inc.'s Alisal commercial corridor regular cleanup services.
ID#25-210 Appointments to the Salinas Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution for the appointment of Brenda Granillo as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulated water company representative, and Tom Adcock as alternate, to serve on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) Board of Directors JPA.
ID#25-211 Agreements For Hope Services to Provide Cleanup of Alisal Commercial Corridors (FY 2025-26)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Hope Services for FY 2025-26 to provide regular cleanup of the Alisal commercial corridors in an amount not to exceed $51,870 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and enter into a License Agreement for FY 2025-26 with Hope Services for a fee of $1.00 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for use of a portion of the property at 655 Elvee Drive for staging and equipment storage in support of Hope Services' Alisal commercial corridor regular cleanup services.
ID#25-219 Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Rate Setting Procedures (Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill 2257)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing a procedure for property owner objections to rate setting procedures in compliance with Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill 2257.
ID#25-220 CIP Budget Reallocation for Lake Street Lift Station Pump 1 - Replacement/Upgrades
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the reallocation of $375,730 from CIP 9010 (CCTV Inspections) to CIP 9222 (E Lake St Pump Station upgrades).
ID#25-221 Change Order Contingency for the Design-Build of Hebbron Family Center
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving a $250,000 contingency for the Hebbron Family Center Design-Build contract thereby increasing the total contract not to exceed amount to $10,729,600; and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute any and all contract change orders related to this project.
ID#25-227 Acceptance of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the $75,000 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant administered by the City of San Jose, delegating authority to the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant, and the establishment of the ICAC Grant expense appropriation and corresponding revenue budget up to $75,000 to support grant activities.
ID#25-238 Technology Equipment and Upgrade Services for the Police Mobile Command Vehicle
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to complete the procurement of technology equipment and associated upgrade/retrofit services for the Police Department's Mobile Command Vehicle, for an amount not to exceed $189,490.28.
ID#25-239 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with AMS.NET, Johnson Electronics, and MJ Communications for Security Cameras and Access Controls Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with AMS.NET Inc., Johnson Electronics Inc., and MJ Communications Inc. for the design, build, installation and maintenance of security cameras and access control systems at certain City owned facilities to extend the term for an additional two (2) years, amend the scope of services, and increase the total compensation by $500,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.
ID#25-243 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Monterey for Mobile Crisis Services
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Monterey for the Mobile Crisis Services Program in an amount not to exceed $390,000 for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
ID#25-246 Agreement with Future Citizens Foundation dba The First Tee of Monterey County related to the Twin Creeks Golf Course
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of Salinas and the Future Citizens Foundation (dba The First Tee of Monterey County) related to the Twin Creeks Municipal Golf Course Sublease to extend the term for one (1) year through June 30, 2026.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on June 13, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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