Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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
January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Aldo Barron
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
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).
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
ID#25-525 Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments
Recommendation: No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council.
ID#26-007 Artificial Intelligence Technology Update
Recommendation: No action is required. Receive an Administrative Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-598 Conditional Use Permit 2025-023; appeal of Planning Commission denial of a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution upholding the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit 2025-023, denying a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District.
ID#25-607 Establishment of a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area - CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2026 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution forming a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-553 Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to Schools Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project and finding the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c).
ID#26-009 Establishment of a First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing the First Time Home Buyer, Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program (MDPAP); and increasing the estimated Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant revenue from allocation years 2021 and 2022 by $1,034,137; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to promulgate the MDPAP guidelines, and negotiate and execute all applicable forms, conditional commitment letters, agreements, and subsequent amendments as needed to implement the MDPAP Program.
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#26-001 Minutes
January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
Recommendation: Approve minutes of January 13, 2026.
ID#25-620 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with True North Compliance Services to increase the amount by $200,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $600,000.
ID#25-609 Fire Station Alerting Systems Purchase and CIP Funds Transfer Request Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the reallocate budget to CIP 9987 (Fire Station Alerting Systems) in the amount of $202,464 from CIP 9541 (Fire Station Repairs) and $133,744 from CIP 9984 (Fire Training Tower); and the Purchasing Agent to complete the direct purchase of five (5) Fire Station Alerting Systems, including equipment and installation from US Digital Designs (Honeywell), in an amount not to exceed $429,857.10, which includes a 3% contingency, funded from CIP 9987.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Receive brief oral report from the City Manager.
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. Soratos, 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
January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
This agenda was posted on January 22, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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