City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · May 27, 2025
Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
4:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING
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
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
Public comments are restricted to items on the special meeting agenda pursuant to
California Government Code section 54954.3(b). 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. Public comment may also be submitted via email at
PublicComment@ci.salinas.ca.us and will be entered into the record.
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).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-198 Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Recommendation: Receive report on workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts consistent with
Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (Government Code Section 3502.3). Receive presentations from
recognized employee organizations for the City's bargaining units related to workforce
vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. No action is requested.
CONSENT AGENDA
Matters listed under the Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion unless a
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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#25-168 Amendment to Funding Agreement with Community Human Services
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 2 to Agreement No. 24CIP9001-01(Agreement) with Community Human Services for
the operation of the SHARE Center, to increase the maximum compensation by
$1,161,560 for a total not to exceed compensation amount of $3,863,688 and extending
the term to June 30, 2026.
ID#25-083 Amendment to Funding Agreement with Community Homeless Solutions
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment
No. 1 to Agreement No. 24CIP9125-01 with Community Homeless Solutions (CHS) for
the operation of the Chinatown Navigation Center (CNC) to increase the maximum
compensation by $760,000 to $2,483,396 with Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF3L)
funds and to extend the term to October 31, 2025.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#25-148 Human Trafficking and Prostitution Response
Recommendation: No action required. Receive report regarding actions taken by the City and proposed
strategies to deter prostitution activities in Salinas and provide direction to staff on the
actions taken and on future actions and strategies.
ID#25-189 Homeless Response Program Update
Recommendation: No action required. Receive report and provide future direction on the City's homeless
services and programs.
STUDY SESSION - 6:00 P.M. APPROXIMATELY
ID#25-196 Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program
Budgets
Recommendation: Provide further direction to staff regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating
and Capital Improvement Program Budgets.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
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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 May 22, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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