Tuesday, August 4, 2026
3:00 PM
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.salinas.gov
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
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND PROMOTIONS
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#26-365 2026 Turner Scholars Internship Program
Recommendation: No action required. Receive a report on the 2026 Turner Scholar Intern Program.
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).
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#26-379 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of June 30, 2026.
ID#26-344 California International Airshow Permit at the Salinas Municipal Airport Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Airport Use Permit for the 2026 California International Airshow, to be conducted by the Monterey County Airshow Association, Inc. at the Salinas Municipal Airport, in accordance with the terms of said permit; waiving the Airport Use Permit fees for the 2026 California International Airshow; and waiving the cost of City Airport staff time associated with the 2026 California International Airshow.
ID#26-351 3-Year License Renewal for Microsoft Office 365 Government G3 and Additional Software
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and Purchasing Agent to complete the purchase of Microsoft Office 365 Government G3 and additional software from SHI International Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,371,675.42; and approve a software contingency of $68,583.77 for a total amount not to exceed $1,440,259.19 from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029.
ID#26-352 Direct Purchase of a 2026 Vac-Con Truck
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to complete the direct purchase of one (1) 2026 Vac-Con V312HE/1300 Mounted on a Peterbilt chassis from Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME) at a cost of $849,903.30.
ID#26-353 Direct Purchase of A 2026 Ford Transit CCTV Van Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agency to complete the direct purchase of one 2026 Ford Transit CCTV van from Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME) at a total cost of $497,486.56.
ID#26-356 Amendment No. 6 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. 6 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for architectural services to expand the scope of services and to increase the total compensation amount by $49,000 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $1,414,734.
ID#26-364 Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Services with California Premier Restoration for Emergency Clean-Up and Stabilization of 37 and 39 Soledad Street
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Services with California Premier Restoration for emergency clean-up and stabilization of 37 and 39 Soledad Street to increase the total compensation amount by $2,904, for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $454,224.
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ID#26-368 Direct Purchase of Speed Cushions for Traffic Calming Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to complete the direct purchase of speed cushions from Traffic Logix for traffic calming projects for a not to exceed total of $1,000,000 for the Traffic Calming Program CIP 9163.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#26-376 An Extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Issuance of Tobacco Retailers’ Licenses
Recommendation: Consider extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2697(NCS) prohibiting the issuance of Tobacco Retailers' Licenses citywide for an additional 10 months and 15 days.
ID#26-360 Commercial Cannabis Permit 2025-004; Appeal of Planning Commission upholding the Selection Committee denial of a Major Amendment to Commercial Cannabis Permit 2024-009 to relocate from 1610 Moffett Street to 2033 North Main Street in the Commercial Retail - West Boronda Road at U.S. 101 Gateway Overlay (CR-GW-1) Zoning District Recommendation: Approve a Resolution finding the action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378) and exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 which includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and affirming the Planning Commission's upholding of the Selection Committee's denial of Emerald Skyway LLC's (doing business as "Valley Farms") request to amend Commercial Cannabis Permit 2024-009 (Commercial Cannabis Permit 2025-004) to relocate from 1610 Moffett Street to 2033 North Main Street within proximity of sensitive uses per Municipal Code Section 5-07.27.
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 - APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.
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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.salinas.gov 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 July 30, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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