200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
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City of Salinas
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
4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, March 11, 2025
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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
Present: 7 -
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The City Council welcomed and introduced new employees for the month of February.
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
American Red Cross Month, March 2025
CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS
The City Council commended:
Paula Gail Johnson, Former Airport Commissioner
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
No disclosures reported.
March 11, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#25-056 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, the minutes of February 25, 2025 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
ID#25-058 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
ID#25-006 CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Acceptance Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution authorizing the acceptance of CalRecycle funds in the amount of $250,000; the adoption of the 2024-25 Appropriation and Funding Sources in the Capital Improvement Program; increase the estimated revenue from State Government appropriation by $250,000; and increase funding for CIP 9981 Pavement Maintenance was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23206
ID#25-046 City Council District 5 Recreation Center
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution appropriating $8.1 Million Dollars from the District 5 Recreation Center Reserve fund to CIP 9342 - District 5 Recreation Center was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23207
ID#25-044 Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution approving the Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan supported by residents for implementation was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
March 11, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23208
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-052 Sanitary Sewer Rate Study
Received report from City Engineer Adriana Robles regarding the sanitary sewer rate study prepared by Wallace Group to develop a sanitary sewer rate study (“Study”) for the wastewater enterprise program. A draft Study is currently under review by City staff. The purpose of the Study is to develop a ten-year financial plan to help ensure that the wastewater enterprise fund will meet financial obligations for ongoing operations and maintenance, debt service, and capital improvements while maintaining prudent financial reserves. The financial plan provides an opportunity to assess the potential implications of future operating and maintenance costs, capital improvement program needs, current and future debt obligations, changing customer demands, and future development.
Salinas’ wastewater program is a self-supporting enterprise of the City that includes the sanitary sewer system, staff, equipment, and supplies. The utility service is expected to generate the revenues, through rate payer fees, to cover the ongoing costs of operations, maintenance, administration, regulatory compliance, debt service, capital improvements and maintenance of prudent financial reserves. Two scenarios have been developed that would address the financial obligations of the wastewater enterprise program. Official report with additional detail was filed with the City Clerk.
Received public comment from the following member of the public in attendance and on Zoom:
Jose Guerra
David Maisonneuve
Luis Xago Juarez
Eric Petersen
Mary Ann Worden
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember D'Arrigo, the City Council accept the findings of the Sanitary Sewer Rate Study; and funding Option 2 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar and Mayor Donohue 6 -
Noes: Councilmember Sandoval1 -
ID#25-045 Adoption of the Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) Update Received report from NPDES Program Manager Heidi Niggemeyer, and Valerie Huff, Wallace Group Consultant regarding the adoption of the 2024 Stormwater Master Plan Update. The Salinas Stormwater Master Plan Update presents the findings from the development of a hydrology and hydraulics model to create a Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This program assists the City in prioritizing both existing and future stormwater system needs through repair, rehabilitation, replacement, or new stormwater facilities. Report and final plan filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
Received public comment from the following member of the public in attendance and on
March 11, 2025City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Zoom:
Jose Guerra
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, Resolution adopting the Salinas Stormwater Master Plan Update and related Appendices was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 23209
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT