Tuesday, September 23, 2025
4:00 PM
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
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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TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section §54953, this meeting will include teleconference participation by Councilmember Tony Barrera from Avenida Olas Altas 79 Sur Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The teleconference location shall be accessible to the public in accordance with the law.
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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#25-410 a. Existing Litigation - California Government Code section 54956.9(a), conference with legal counsel regarding, Joshua Hostetter vs. City of Salinas, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number(s): Unassigned. b. Labor Negotiations - California Government Code Section 54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Rene Mendez, City Manager; Lisa Murphy, Assistant City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; Katherine Hogan, Assistant City Attorney; Selina Andrews, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resources Manager; and Che Johnson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential
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Management Employees, and Department Directors.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 5:00 P.M.
PROCLAMATIONS
Stormwater Awareness Week, September 22-26, 2025
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week, October 5-11, 2025 National Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025
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.
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).
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#25-383 Public meeting pursuant to Senate Bill 423 (SB 423) related to a proposed affordable housing project to be located at 467 and 479 East Market Street Recommendation: No action required. This is a public meeting pursuant to SB 423 to provide an opportunity for the public and City Council to comment on a proposed mixed-use development located at 467 and 479 East Market Street.
CONSIDERATION - 6:00 p.m.
ID#25-384 Referendum Against Ordinance No. 2687; City Council Action on the Referendum (Elections Code Section 9241)
Recommendation: This report presents the options available to the City Council as they relate to the Referendum Against Ordinance No. 2687.
Continued from September 9, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ID#25-404 Resolution To Levy Salinas United Business Association (SUBA) FY 2025-2026 Annual Assessment
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution to levy and collect the annual assessment in the Salinas United Business Association ("SUBA") Business Improvement Area ("BIA") for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
ID#25-310 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FY 2024-25
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorizing submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ID#25-363 Public Hearing for Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase Adoption Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting the Sanitary Sewer Rates for 2025-2030 based on the Sewer Rate Schedule, provided there is no majority protest against the proposed sewer rates.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-397 Residential Sewer Payment Assistance Program
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing the City of Salinas Residential Sewer Payment Assistance Program.
ID#25-412 Award of FY 2025-26 Community Sponsorship
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution awarding community sponsorships for FY 2025-2026, pursuant to the City's Community Sponsorship Policy, to those Applicants recommended by the City's rating team.
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#25-394 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of August 26, 2025.
ID#25-415 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of September 9, 2025.
ID#25-360 Amendment 1 to the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center Memorandum of Understanding
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving Amendment 1 to the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center Memorandum of Understanding with the Transportation Agency for the Monterey County and Monterey-Salinas Transit District.
ID#25-382 Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal.
ID#25-398 Acceptance of 2026 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Awards Recommendation: Approve Resolutions authorizing the acceptance of 2026 OTS Grants - the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the amount of $85,000, the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the amount of $195,000; and establish the related grant appropriations and expense budgets to support grant activities.
ID#25-399 1ST Amendment to the Lease with LAZ Parking for 3 Station Place Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the 1st Amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Salinas and LAZ Parking California, LLC for the City-owned property located at 3 Station Place.
ID#25-405 Sale of City-Owned Property to the Monterey County Office of Education; Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution declaring 342 Front St. and 323 California St. exempt surplus land no longer needed by the City, approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell the properties to the Monterey County Office of Education in the amount of $2,500,000, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement.
ID#25-406 An Ordinance Amending Articles III and IIIA of Chapter 12 (Finance) of the Salinas Municipal Code Regarding Purchasing
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance updating Article III and Article IIIA of Chapter 12 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to purchasing policies and procedures.
ID#25-407 Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding for Association of Management Personnel of Salinas
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution amending the Association of Management Personnel of Salinas (AMPS) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to extend the current City contribution for health premiums through December 31, 2026; and authorizing an increase in the corresponding health benefit appropriations within the respective funds in an amount up to $43,000.
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
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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
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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 September 19, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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