City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · April 8, 2025
Minutes
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
City of Salinas CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
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
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Salazar arrived after Roll Call at 4:04 p.m.
Present: 7- Councilmember Jose Barajas
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Margaret D'Arrigo
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Aurelio Salazar
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Dennis Donohue
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The City Council welcomed and introduced new employees for the month of March.
PROCLAMATIONS
The City Council proclaimed:
National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, April 2025
Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2025
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Councilmember Barrera presented the District 2 City of Champions commendation to:
Frank and Mary H. Bustos
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
No disclosures reported.
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#25-094 Minutes
The minutes of March 25, 2025 were tabled.
ID#25-108 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
ID#25-067 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Smith and Enright Landscaping Inc.
for Maintenance Services to City Parks and Facilities
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Amendment No.
2 to the Agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping Inc. for landscape
maintenance services at City parks and facilities to extend the term for an
additional two (2) years, amend the scope of services, and increase the total
compensation by $1,437,174 for a total not to exceed amount of $3,457,927 was
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23220
ID#25-090 Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
Resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring vehicles
and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal was approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23221
ID#25-095 Budget Appropriation Increase of $400,000 to Fund 2513 for Professional
Services in Support of General Plan and Historic Resources Survey Updates
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
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Resolution increasing the budget appropriation for the General Plan (Fund 2513)
by $400,000 for professional services supporting the General Plan and Historic
Resources Survey Updates was approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23222
ID#25-113 Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
Resolution to amend the classification-Salary Schedule for the regular
classification of Police Services Technician and to add the classification of
Wastewater Operator-in-Training was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23223
ID#25-114 Letter of Support for California Assembly Bill 63 (Rodriguez)
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Salinas
in support of California State Assembly Bill 63 (Rodriguez) was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23224
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, April 8, 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, April 2025
Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2025
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Frank and Mary H. Bustos
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 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.
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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#25-094 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of March 25, 2025.
ID#25-108 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#25-067 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Smith and Enright Landscaping Inc.
for Maintenance Services to City Parks and Facilities
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 2 to the Agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping Inc. for landscape
maintenance services at City parks and facilities to extend the term for an additional two
(2) years, amend the scope of services, and increase the total compensation by
$1,437,174 for a total not to exceed amount of $3,457,927.
ID#25-090 Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring
vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal.
ID#25-095 Budget Appropriation Increase of $400,000 to Fund 2513 for Professional
Services in Support of General Plan and Historic Resources Survey Updates
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution increasing the budget appropriation for the General Plan (Fund
2513) by $400,000 for professional services supporting the General Plan and Historic
Resources Survey Updates.
ID#25-113 Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to amend the Classification-Salary Schedule for the regular
classification of Police Services Technician and to add the classification of Wastewater
Operator-in-Training.
ID#25-114 Letter of Support for California Assembly Bill 63 (Rodriguez)
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 63 (Rodriguez).
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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. Barajas, 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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may be requested by any person with a disability who requires a modification or
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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
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on April 3, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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