Tuesday, July 1, 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
July 1, 2025City Council 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#25-267 a. Existing Litigation - California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1).
Conference with legal counsel regarding California Department of Housing and Community Development v. ShangriLa Industries, LLC, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCCV00629.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:30 P.M.
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
PROCLAMATION
Parks and Recreation Month
California Rodeo Salinas, 115th Anniversary
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Joey and Lupe Martinez
Clara Adams
Salinas High School Varsity Softball CIF Norcal Champions 2025 AAU Junior Olympics - Salinas Titans Flag Football Team
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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 COMMENT TIME RESTRICTIONS
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.
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
Salinas Valley Health, Hospital Update
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#25-257 Annual Levy of Assessments for Landscape and Maintenance Districts Recommendation: Approve Resolutions approving the Engineer's Reports, confirming the diagrams and levy amounts, and authorizing the levy and collection of annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the landscape maintenance assessment districts; and approving General Fund transfers to cover the parks and open space maintenance costs associated with the special benefits received by parcels outside the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District boundaries.
ID#25-247 Vacation of Right-of-Way and Dedication of Right-of-Way at the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) and Acceptance of Completed Salinas Rail Kick-Start Package 1 Improvements for the Monterey County Rail Extension Project
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution vacating former alignment of Station Place right-of-way, Railroad Avenue and related access, roadway and pedestrian access, access and utilities, and water line easements, and a 25-foot-wide alley; and Renaming Railroad Avenue to Station Place; and dedicating right-of-way for new "Station Place" and extension of Lincoln Avenue; and dedicating water line easements; and Accepting the Monterey County Rail Extension Project Salinas Rail Kick-Start Package 1 completed improvements for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#25-256 Sanitary Sewer Rate Increases
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution directing staff to distribute Proposition 218 Public Hearing Notices for proposed sanitary sewer rate increases based on the updated Sewer Rate Study and revised Sewer Rate Schedule with the public hearing to be held on September 23, 2025.
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#25-223 Award of the Natividad Creek Restroom Rehabilitation Project No. 9346 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the Natividad Creek Restroom Project No. 9346; and awarding a contract to David Construction & Management in an amount not to exceed $137,974; and authorizing a transfer of $109,819.29 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to CIP 9346; and authorizing the City Engineer to approve contract change orders up to an additional 20% of the contract amount for contingencies.
ID#25-232 T-Mobile West, LLC Communications Site Lease for 30 Mortensen Avenue, APN 003-863-036, at the Salinas Municipal Airport
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Communications Site Lease Agreement between the City of Salinas and T-Mobile West, LLC for the structure operating the antennas at 30 Mortensen Avenue identified as APN 003-863-036, at the Salinas Municipal Airport.
ID#25-248 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Willdan Engineering
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Willdan Engineering for Code Enforcement Services to increase the not to exceed compensation amount to $595,000.
ID#25-250 Subrecipient Funding Agreement Between the City of Salinas and Downtown Streets Inc.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Subrecipient Funding Agreement with Downtown Streets, Inc., to provide a work experience program with street outreach services for a total compensation amount not to exceed $663,000 for FY 2025-26.
ID#25-252 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for Architectural Services
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for architectural services to increase the compensation by $484,270.00 for a maximum amount not to exceed $736,560.00 and to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2026.
ID#25-254 2024 Justice Assistance Grant Acceptance and Memorandum of Understanding with County of Monterey
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing acceptance of the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); establishment of the 2024 JAG Grant expense appropriation and corresponding revenue budget of up to $74,970; and authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Monterey for activities related to the 2024 JAG.
ID#25-260 Notice of Withdrawal Guidelines
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing a set of Notice of Withdrawal Guidelines for incidents occurring at facilities managed by the Library & Community Services Department; and authorizing the City Manager to make subsequent updates to the Notice of Withdrawal Guidelines as necessary.
ID#25-263 Approval of Agreements for Occupational Medicine Services Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with Agile Occupational Medicine and ProActive Work Health Services for provision of occupational medical services from August 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $90,000 per agreement.
ID#25-264 Modification to Classification - Salary Schedule; Workforce Adjustment and Over Hire
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution modifying the Classification - Salary Schedule to reflect new classifications added through the FY 25-26 budget process, classification changes, and previously approved cost of living adjustments. Additionally, staff recommend approval of one over hire Combination Building Inspector in the Community Development Department.
ID#25-265 Response to 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury Final Report Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter responding to the 2024-2025 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Final Report regarding "Road Safety in Monterey County: Where to Report a Problem."
ID#25-266 Investment Policy Adoption
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting the City of Salinas Investment Policy.
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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Alexis Mejia, Assistant City Clerk
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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 June 26, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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