Tuesday, March 24, 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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.
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
ID#25-527 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.
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
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the name(s) of the contributor(s).
CONSIDERATION
ID#26-112 District 5 Recreation Center Feasibility Study and Initial Site Plan Design Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the District 5 Recreation Center Feasibility Study and initial Site Plan Design for CIP 9342 at Northgate Neighborhood Park.
ID#26-121 Measure G Extension and Ballot Measure Polling Results Recommendation: Consider a motion directing staff to prepare a resolution calling an election to ask the voters of the City of Salinas to approve an extension of an existing one-cent general transactions and use tax (Measure G) and authorizing the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the election with the established general election to be held on November 3, 2026.
ID#26-120 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review & Supplemental Appropriation Requests
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution receiving the FY 2025-26 Mid-Year budget performance review and authorize budget adjustments as recommended in the budget performance review.
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#26-108 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of March 17, 2026.
ID#26-114 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of February 24, 2026.
ID#26-016 Treasurer’s Report - Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 Recommendation: Accept the Treasurer's Report for FY 2025-26 second quarter ended December 31, 2025.
ID#26-075 Public Works Quality Assurance Program (QAP)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the City of Salinas Public Works Quality Assurance Program (QAP) and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to update the QAP as required to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
ID#26-076 Annual Public Art Plan Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Public Art Plan including the appropriation of $60,000 from the Municipal Art Fund with subsequent appropriation of $206,000 during the budget development process to support the projects identified in the 2026-2027 Public Art Plan.
ID#26-106 Hitchcock Road Animal Services Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Amendment No. 1
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment (Amendment No. 1) to the Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS)' Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA Agreement) to clarify the JPA's insurance coverage obligations and satisfy potential carrier requirements.
ID#26-111 Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Prohousing Incentive Program Round 4 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of a Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 4 application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the amount of $1,250,000; and if awarded the City Manager to accept PIP Round 4 funds for the rehabilitation of the El Rey Motel, Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program or any other activities eligible under the PIP Round 4 program guidelines and undertake all actions and execute all documents necessary to implement such activities consistent with HCD requirements.
ID#26-118 Monterey One Water Agreement for Pretreatment and Water Quality Monitoring Services and Operation and Maintenance
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute an agreement with Monterey One Water for pretreatment and water quality monitoring services operation and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $380,000 annually from April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031.
ID#26-123 Salinas Valley Tourism & Visitors Bureau Lease and Operating Agreements Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Lease Agreement between the City of Salinas and the Salinas Valley Tourism & Visitors Bureau for the City-owned property located at 1A Station place; and an Operating Agreement between the City of Salinas and the Salinas Valley Tourism & Visitors Bureau for the operations of the California Welcome Center.
ID#25-622 Monterey St. Parking Garage Management Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a services agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for the management of the Monterey Street Parking Garage in an annual amount not to exceed $390,472, for a total not to exceed amount of $1,171,416, through January 1, 2029, with an option to extend the term for two (2) additional one-year periods.
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
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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 March 19, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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