Tuesday, April 21, 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
PROCLAMATIONS
Youth Violence Prevention Week, April 20-26, 2026
Distracted Driving Awareness Month, April 2026
National Poppy Day, May 22, 2026
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.
SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Receive a presentation from the Salinas Youth Council Members.
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,
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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#26-136 Second Substantial Amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and authorize the allocation of $1,173,419 in Community Development Block Grant Program Income funds from FY 2025-2026 AAP to projects described in the Summary of Second Substantial Amendment to HUD FY 2025-2026 AAP; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to incorporate any necessary modifications to the Substantial Amendment based on community feedback, and to execute any agreements and related documents for HUD-funded projects and activities as outlined in the Summary of Second Substantial Amendment to HUD 2025-2026 AAP.
ID#26-074 Fiscal Year 2026-27 City-Wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing adjustments and additions to the City-Wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges effective July 1, 2026.
ID#26-056 City Development Impact Fees Annual Adjustment Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to increase the City Development Impact Fees by 2.8% effective July 1, 2026.
ID#26-154 Parking Citation Fines Update
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting the updated Schedule of Parking Citation Fines.
ID#26-162 Republic Services Garbage & Recycling Rates FY 26-27 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution finding Republic Services of Salinas' (Republic Services) proposed annual adjustments to the Schedule of Service Fees and Schedule of Rates for Residential and Commercial Customers effective July 1, 2026, to be approved and consistent with the terms of the Collection Services Agreement; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Collection Services Agreement with Republic Services to allow for the City to assume responsibility for performing street sweeping services.
CONSIDERATION
ID#26-167 2025-2028 City of Salinas Strategic Plan - Implementation Update Recommendation: Receive and accept the 2025-2028 City of Salinas Strategic Plan implementation update.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#26-164 Biennial Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for Fiscal Years 2026/27-2027/28
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Recommendation: Receive a report on the benefits of producing a Biennial Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2026/27-2027/28.
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#26-139 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with 4LEAF to increase the total compensation amount by $300,000 for a maximum compensation amount of $550,000.
ID#26-140 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Shums Coda Associates, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Shums Coda Associates to increase the total compensation amount by $200,000 for a maximum compensation amount of $400,000.
ID#26-155 Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for Architectural Services Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for architectural services to expand the scope of services and increase the compensation amount by $51,235 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $1,365,734.
ID#26-161 Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Environmental Consulting Services Related to Downtown Parking Lots 8 and 12
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for consulting services including Phase II Environmental Site Assessment activities related to Downtown Parking Lots 8 and 12 to amend the scope of services and increase the not-to-exceed compensation amount by $40,000, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $286,175; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 on behalf of the City.
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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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 April 16, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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