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City of Salinas 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:00 PM 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 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 25, 2025 ZOOM WEBINAR PARTICIPATION JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR TO PARTICIPATE LIVE AT: https://cityofsalinas.zoom.us/j/81434134188 To participate telephonically, call any number below: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 669 444 9171 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 689 278 1000 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US Webinar ID: 814 3413 4188 If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #. 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#25-004 a. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code section 54956.8, conference with real property negotiators City Manager René Mendez, City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, and Community Development Director Lisa Brinton, to discuss the terms and sale of real properties located at 210 Salinas Street (APN 002244098000, Parking Lot 8), 122 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245008000, Parking Lot 12), 128 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245007000, Parking Lot 12), 118 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245005000, Parking Lot 12), 120 Lincoln Avenue (APN 0022458006000, Parking Lot 12), and 112 Lincoln Avenue (APN 002245004000, (Parking Lot 12). b. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code section 54956.8, conference with real property negotiators City Manager Rene Mendez, City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, and Community Development Director Lisa Brinton, to discuss the terms and sale of real properties located 23, 25 & 29 Soledad Street (APN 002-191-026; APN 002-191-015 and APN 002-191- 027), 20 & 26 Soledad Street (APN: 002-194-018; and APN 002-194-019), 14 & 16 Soledad Street (APN: 002-194-006), 106 E. Lake Street (APN 002- 194-013), Salinas, California 93901. c. Anticipated Litigation - California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation. City of Salinas Page 2 Printed on 2/21/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 25, 2025 THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 5:00 P.M. 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 PublicComment@ci.salinas.ca.us 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. 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). 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#24-722 Minutes Recommendation: Approve minutes of February 11, 2025. ID#25-040 Financial Claims Recommendation: Approve financial claims report. ID#25-025 Award of the Accessibility Improvements for Closter Park Recreation Center, CIP No. 9451 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the Accessibility Improvements for the Closter Park Recreation Center CIP No. 9451; awarding the Accessibility Improvements for Closter Park Recreation Center CIP No. 9451 contract to Tombleson, Incorporated in the amount not to exceed $320,225; authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorizing the City Engineer to approve contract change orders up to an additional 15% in an amount not to exceed $48,034 for construction contingencies; and approving the reallocation of $67,940 from CIP 9022 and $240,000 from CIP 9048 to CIP 9451. City of Salinas Page 3 Printed on 2/21/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 25, 2025 ID#25-026 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with BFS Landscape Architects Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with BFS Landscape Architects to extend the term for an additional two (2) years and to increase the total compensation by $8,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $1,836,589; and authorizing the reappropriation of up to $100,000 from District 5 Recreation Center Reserve to CIP 9060 to be utilized for BFS's additional services, permitting fees and construction of the accessibility requirements associated with the installation of a universal playground at Northgate Neighborhood Park. ID#25-032 Letter of Support for California State Assembly Bill 49 (Muratsuchi): Schoolsites and Day Care Centers; Entry Requirements: Immigration Enforcement Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Salinas in support of California State Assembly Bill 49 (Muratsuchi). CONSIDERATION ID#25-023 Conveyance Agreement Transferring 73 Acres in Carr Lake from the Big Sur Land Trust to the City of Salinas Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Conveyance Agreement between the Big Sur Land Trust and the City of Salinas to transfer approximately 73 acres identified as the Carr Lake Park Project/Ensen Park for the purpose of public park use and management. ID#24-685 Fiscal Year 24-25 Mid-Year Budget Review and Supplemental Appropriation Requests Recommendation: Approve a Resolution receiving the FY 2024-25 Mid-Year budget performance review; and authorize budget adjustments as recommended in the budget performance review. STUDY SESSION ID#25-022 East Area Specific Plan Study Session Recommendation: No action required. Receive report regarding preparation of the East Area Specific Plan. 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 _____________________________ Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM Any addendums will be posted within 72 hours of regular meetings or 24 hours of special City of Salinas Page 4 Printed on 2/21/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 25, 2025 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. Disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, may be requested by any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting. Language interpretation may be requested as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last business day prior to the meeting. Requests should be referred to the City Clerk’s Office At 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, 758-7381, as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last business day prior to the meeting. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users may contact the city by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION This agenda was posted on February 21, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website. Meetings are streamed live at https://salinas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, televised live on Comcast Channel 25 and on http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel at 4:00 p.m. on the date of the regularly scheduled meeting and will be broadcast throughout the day on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday following the meeting. For the most up-to-date Broadcast Schedule for The Salinas Channel on Comcast 25, please visit or subscribe to our Google Calendar located at http://tinyurl.com/SalinasChannel25. All past City Council meetings may also be viewed on the Salinas Channel on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel. City of Salinas Page 5 Printed on 2/21/2025