Tuesday, November 4, 2025
3:00 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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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#25-495
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Manager.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:00 P.M.
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
What's Grubbin Salinas
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
November 4, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
items, and the Consent Agenda should be held until the items are reached.
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
ID#25-497 Community Human Services Update
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 REPORT
ID#25-496
Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments
Recommendation: No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-500
City Attorney Employment Agreement Amendment No. 3
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the Salinas City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan and adjust the Classification - Salary Schedule, effective November 10, 2025.
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#25-502
Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of May 6, 2025 and May 13, 2025.
ID#25-473 Local Historic Designation and Approval of Mills Act Contract: 14 Los Laureles Avenue
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution 14 Los Laureles Avenue as a local historic resource and authorizing execution of a Mills Act contract for property restoration and maintenance.
ID#25-499 Amendment to Ground Lease between the City of Salinas and PenFed Credit Union (1410 North Main Street, Salinas)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Salinas and PenFed Credit Union related to the property located at 1410 North Main Street, Salinas, to allow for an additional period of time for PenFed Credit Union to identify a replacement tenant.
November 4, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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 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 October 31, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-495, Version: 1
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Manager.
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Community Human Services Update
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Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
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Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments
No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: RENÉ MENDEZ, CITY MANAGER
SOPHIA ROME, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER
SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL
TITLE: SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES AND COMMENTS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Council approved the establishment of a Youth Council Pilot Program through July 31, 2027.
As Youth Councilmembers, they work on community projects and serve as liaisons between the school district, schools, and the City. This Administrative Report is to provide updates on Youth Council activities and provide the Council with comments on agendized items.
BACKGROUND:
On October 22, 2024, the Council approved the establishment of a Youth Council Pilot Program through July 31, 2025. The Pilot Program was extended through July 31, 2027, by Council Resolution on June 17, 2025.
The Youth Council participates in activities like:
Youth Council representation and participation at City Council meetings Regular administrative updates to the SUHSD Board
Serve as liaisons between the each SUHSD high schools’ Associated Student Body (ASB) youth leadership and principals to increase civic engagement and outreach Leadership and skill development
Community service projects
The purpose of the Youth Council is to increase youth representation in civic engagement, provide professional and leadership development opportunities for Salinas youth, and to serve as community connectors representing youth, their school sites, and school district.
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CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project . The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 1 5378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
No.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Youth and Seniors
Improve, expand and develop youth and senior facilities and programs
Public Safety
Increase collaboration with partner agencies to address public safety public health issues
City Services
Promote equitable access to City services and foster inclusive development Engage residents and improve communication with the community
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The Youth Council is supported through the City Manager’s Office.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
Fund General Ledger
Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger
Account Name
Remaining
Budget
Appropriation
Amount
Requested
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-500, Version: 1
City Attorney Employment Agreement Amendment No. 3
Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the Salinas City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan and adjust the Classification - Salary Schedule, effective November 10, 2025.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 4, 2025
FROM: MAYOR DENNIS DONOHUE
TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the Salinas City Attorney Christopher A.
Callihan and adjust the Classification – Salary Schedule, effective November 10, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On February 15, 2022, the City Council approved an Employment Agreement between the City of Salinas and City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan. The Agreement provides for an annual review of performance and compensation. The City Council completed the annual review of the City Attorney and now moves to adjust the annual compensation and adjust the Classification – Salary Schedule with the corresponding increase.
BACKGROUND:
Christopher A. Callihan has been employed with the City of Salinas over twenty years. He was promoted to City Attorney in January 2014. Mr. Callihan and the City of Salinas entered into a renewed Employment Agreement in February 2022. The Employment Agreement was amended in November 2023 and provides for annual compensation of $258, 750 with the term expiring in February 2029 as amended in November 2024.
The City Council met in Closed Session on October 14 and on October 28 at which time Mr.
Callihan’s performance review was completed. The parties now wish to amend the compensation to reflect an annual salary of $300,000 , effective November 10, 2025 . This reflects an annual increase of $41,250. Th is adjustment b rings the salary closer to the average base and total compensation for City Attorneys in regional benchmark cities used for the City’s salary surveys.
All other terms of the Employment Agreement remain in place.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project . The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
No, Government Code §84308 does not apply.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
The proposed action supports the City Council 2025 Strategic Goal of City Services ensuring fiscal responsibility and finance management.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
The annual fiscal impact to the General Fund is estimated to be approximately $41,250 in base salary with a prorated amount of $27,000 for the remainder of this fiscal year. The cost will be absorbed in the City’s operating budget.
Fund
General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name
Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
1000 14.1400-61.1100 Salaries & Benefits Regular
Pay
$436,396.03 $0.00
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Employment Agreement
Amendment No. 1
Amendment No. 2
Amendment No. 3
Classification – Salary Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINAS AND CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN AND APPROVING
MODIFICATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION-SALARY SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, the Salinas City Council approved the Employment Agreement between the City of Salinas and City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan; and WHEREAS, the City Council and Ci ty Attorney have completed the annual employment performance evaluation process; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salinas desires to make changes to the Employment Agreement as amended November 2023; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Employment Agreement to reflect an annual compensation of $300,000 in base wages of the City Attorney, effective November 10, 2025. It is further resolved that the City Classification-Salary Schedule shall be modified consistent with such increase.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of November, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
_______________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
Biweekly
11 11.1000 City Mayor 1176.9200
11 11.1001 City Council 1176.9200
Hourly
13 13.1010 City Attorney 144.2307
EXECUTIVE GROUP
Benefit
Group Grade Position
Step 1
Hourly
Step 1
Monthly
Step 2
Hourly
Step 2
Monthly
Step 3
Hourly
Step 3
Monthly
Step 4
Hourly
Step 4
Monthly
Step 5
Hourly
Step 5
Monthly
Step 6
Hourly
Step 6
Monthly
14 14.1014 Assistant Chief of Police 92.1410 15,971 96.7510 16,770 101.5919 17,609 106.6643 18,488 112.0029 19,414 117.6031 20,385 14 14.1012 Assistant City Manager 99.6582 17,274 104.6447 18,138 109.8795 19,046 115.3706 19,998 121.1418 20,998 127.1988 22,048 14 14.1013 Chief of Police 97.6695 16,929 102.5561 17,776 107.6874 18,666 113.0642 19,598 118.7231 20,579 124.6593 21,608 14 14.1030 City Clerk 52.3418 9,073 54.9591 9,526 57.7087 10,003 60.5902 10,502 63.6194 11,027 66.8035 11,579 14 14.1022 Community Development Dir 78.0791 13,534 81.9859 14,211 86.0787 14,920 90.3874 15,667 94.9043 16,450 99.6495 17,273 14 14.1025 Finance Director 76.5638 13,271 80.3912 13,934 84.4055 14,630 88.6281 15,362 93.0588 16,130 97.7118 16,937 14 14.1016 Fire Chief 93.5184 16,210 98.2004 17,021 103.1122 17,873 108.2682 18,766 113.6827 19,705 119.3667 20,690 14 14.1027 Human Resources Director 75.0775 13,013 78.8332 13,664 82.7754 14,348 86.9190 15,066 91.2634 15,819 95.8265 16,610 14 14.1028 Lib/Community Svc Dir 75.0775 13,013 78.8332 13,664 82.7754 14,348 86.9190 15,066 91.2634 15,819 95.8265 16,610 14 14.1019 Public Works Director 84.0428 14,567 88.2451 15,296 92.6574 16,061 97.2903 16,864 102.1549 17,707 107.2626 18,592
CITY OF SALINAS
Classification - Salary Schedule By Benefit Group
Effective 11/10/2025
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SALINAS
AND
CHRISTOPHER CALLIHAN
Be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Salinas and Christopher Callihan agree as follows:
1. Parties: The parties to this Agreement are the CITY OF SALINAS (“CITY”) and CHRISTOPHER CALLIHAN (“CALLIHAN”).
2. Purpose: The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the employment of CALLIHAN as City Attorney of the CITY, as currently provided by Salinas Ci ty Charter Sections 39, 44, and 45.
3. Duties: The CITY hereby agrees to employ CALLIHAN to perform the functions and duties of City Attorney for the CITY and of Agency Attorney for and the Successor Agency to the Former Salinas Redevelopment Agency as specified in the Salinas City Charter and City Code, the Job Description, and any other applicable Ordinances, Resolutions or Policies, and to perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the CITY shall from time-to-time assign. As City Attorney, CALLIHAN shall be the legal advisor to the City, including the City Council, the City’s Boards and Commissions, and the officers and employees of the City on all matters concerning the municipal affairs of the City. CALLIHAN shall at all times be licensed to practice law in the State of California, in good standing.
CALLIHAN agrees that to the best of his ability and experience he will at all times loyally and conscientiously perform all of the duties and obligations required of him either expressly or implicitly by the terms of this Agreement. CALLIHAN agrees that he will not, so long as he is employed by the CITY, take any employment or perform any consulting duties that will interfere with or be inconsistent with the performance of his duties as City Attorney for the CITY.
4. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is effective upon the date of adoption by the City Council until February 9, 2027, at which time it shall expire. As part of CALLIHAN’s annual performance review, the City Council may decide to extend the Agreement.
5. Separation from Employment/ Severance Payment:
5.1 The City Council may, subject to the provisions set forth below, terminate the services of CALLIHAN at any time, it being expressly understood and agreed between the parties that CALLIHAN serves as an at-will employee of the City Council. In the event of separation from employment by the City Council, while still willing and able to perform the duties of City Attorney, CALLIHAN shall be DocuSign Envelope ID: 4948D993-F105-43AD-BFA2-ACBB1C5F4676
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entitled to receive compensation, consisting of a lump-sum payment of 12 months of base salary, except in the event the separation occurs within the last 12 months of the expiration of the term of this Agreement, CALLIHAN is entitled to severance in an amount equal to his monthly salary times the number of months left in this unexpired Agreement.
Upon termination of CALLIHAN’s employment by the City Council for any reason other than those listed in Sections 5.4 and 5.5 of this agreement, the CITY shall pay CALLIHAN the sum of $2,500 to compensate CALLIHAN for costs incurred by CALLIHAN in obtaining legal review, benefits review, or other professional advisory or personal counseling services which CALLIHAN elects to utilize in connection with the termination, including the review and negotiation of any separation-related agreements with the City.
5.2 In accordance with California Government Code Section 53261, a cash severance payment shall not include any other noncash item except health benefits payable to or on behalf of CALLIHAN.
5.3 The Severance Payment, described above in Section 5.1 and 5.2, will release the CITY from any further obligations under this Agreement, and any claims of any nature that CALLIHAN might have against the CITY by virtue of his employment or termination thereof. Contemporaneously, with the delivery of the Severance Payment and in consideration therefore, CALLIHAN agrees to execute and deliver to the CITY a release releasing the CITY of all claims that CALLIHAN may have against the CITY.
5.4 CALLIHAN shall not be entitled to a Severance Payment in the following events:
5.4.1 CITY elects not to renew this Agreement.
5.4.2 CALLIHAN is terminated because of his conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or is convicted of any illegal act involving personal gain to himself.
5.4.3 CALLIHAN dies, or CALLIHAN becomes disabled as provided in Paragraph 6 and CITY terminates his employment.
5.5 In the event CALLIHAN resigns his position as City Attorney, he shall not be entitled to a Severance Payment.
5.6 Section 5 of this agreement shall be construed in accordance with all legal authority, including but not limited to, Government Code Section 53260, which explicitly limits contractual severance cash settlements payable by a local agency employer.
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6. Disability: If CALLIHAN is permanently disabled to the extent that he cannot perform the full range of the essential functions of his position as determined by his treating physician or is otherwise unable to perform the full range of the essential functions of his position because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity or other health reasons for a period of six (6) successive weeks beyond the exhaustion of all general leave, the CITY shall have the option to terminate this Agreement, subject to compliance with all provisions of law.
7. Compensation and Benefits:
7.1 The CITY agrees to pay CALLIHAN for his services rendered pursuant hereto an annual salary of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($230,000.00) payable on a bi-weekly basis in the same manner as other employees of the CITY are paid.
7.2 CITY shall make contributions on CALLIHAN’s behalf to an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 457 or 401(a) compensation plan based on months of service with the City. The payment to either plan will be provided on a bi-weekly basis. The schedule at date of hire is as follows:
Months of Employment Biweekly Contribution
0 – 12 months $163.46
13 – 24 months $245.19
25 – 36 months $326.91
37 – 48 months $408.65
49 – 60 months $490.38
61 – 72 months $572.10
73+ months $653.84
The CITY’S maximum contribution shall be adjusted annually (January 1 of each year) and set equal to the IRC 457 Deferred Compensation contribution maximum. CALLIHAN’s determinations as to participation in either the IRC 457 or 401(a) plan shall be governed by the specific regulations for that plan.
7.3 CITY agrees to pay CALLIHAN an automobile allowance in the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750) per month.
7.4 The CITY agrees to contribute a flat dollar amount toward monthly health benefits premiums equal to 95% of the PERS Platinum Plan premium for the level of coverage the employee has selected. CALLIHAN shall pay for premium costs above the CITY contributions through payroll deductions. The CITY will continue to pay the full amount of premiums for dental and vision plans. CITY agrees to provide CALLIHAN with CITY paid Life Insurance in the amount of $150,000.
7.5 CALLIHAN shall participate in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) in the CITY’s 2% @ 55 Plan. CALLIHAN shall be DocuSign Envelope ID: 4948D993-F105-43AD-BFA2-ACBB1C5F4676
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responsible for payment of the employee’s contribution to said plan.
7.6 CALLIHAN shall receive 120 hours of Management/ Administrative Leave for the 2022 calendar year. Effective January 1, 2023, this benefit is eliminated and CALLIHAN shall accrue no additional Management/Administrative Leave.
7.7 CALLIHAN shall accrue Annual Leave as provided in the Personnel Manual.
Years of Employment Days of Annual Leave Granted per Year 1 through 5 22 days each year
6 through 10 27 days each year
11 through 15 29 days each year
16 through 17 30 days each year
18 through 19 31 days each year
20 through 24 32 days each year
25 through retirement 33 days each year
Effective January 1, 2023, CALLIHAN will accrue an additional 120 hours of Annual Leave. CALLIHAN shall receive Annual Leave as follows:
Years of Employment Days of Annual Leave Granted per Year 1 through 5 37 days each year
6 through 10 42 days each year
11 through 15 44 days each year
16 through 17 45 days each year
18 through 19 46 days each year
20 through 24 47 days each year
25 through retirement 48 days each year
Cap: 600 hours
The maximum annual leave accrual cap shall be 600 hours. O nce CALLIHAN reaches the maximum annual leave accrual cap he will not accrue additional annual leave until the annual leave balance is below the maximum accrual cap; accrued unused annual leave will be paid at separation.
7.8 The City shall continue to pay state and local bar dues for CALLIHAN.
7.9 Any other benefits not specifically mentioned in this Agreement shall be provided in accordance with standards applicable to all City Department Directors.
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8. Performance Evaluation: The City Council shall review and evaluate the performance and compensation of CALLIHAN on at least an annual basis. The City Council, in consultation with CALLIHAN, shall define such goals and performance objectives that they determine to be necessary for the proper operation of the City Attorney’s Office. In attainment of the City Council’s adopted performance objectives, the City Council, in consultation with CALLIHAN, shall further establish a relative priority among the various goals and objectives, and reduce said goals and objectives to writing.
9. General Expenses: CITY recognizes that certain expenses of a non-personal, but job-related nature are incurred by CALLIHAN, and CITY agrees to reimburse or to pay these expenses consistent with CITY policy. CITY shall also provide employee a cell phone. CALLIHAN shall reimburse the CITY for all additional charges to the CITY incurred for personal phone calls from the use of the cell phone.
10. Indemnification: CITY shall defend, save harmless and indemnify CALLIHAN against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of CALLIHAN’s duties as City Attorney. CALLIHAN agrees to cooperate in any and all litigation matters, which may be filed in the future. CITY shall pay all costs incurred by CALLIHAN in connection therewith, including travel fees and costs.
11. Bonding. The CITY shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bond required for the City Attorney under any law or ordinance.
12. Notice: Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by mail or personal delivery. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or 48 hours after deposit in the mail. Notices shall be addressed as follows:
12.1 Notice to CALLIHAN shall be sent to: CHRISTOPHER CALLIHAN City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93906
12.2 Notice to CITY shall be sent to: Mayor
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Copy to: City Clerk
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
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13. General Provisions:
13.1 The Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of the heirs at law and executors of CALLIHAN.
13.2 If any provision, or any portion therefore, contained in this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and shall remain in full force and effect.
13.3 The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
13.4 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any previous Agreements, oral or written. This Agreement may be modified or provisions waived only by subsequent mutual written agreement executed by the CITY and CALLIHAN.
13.5 This Agreement shall be interpreted as though prepared by both parties.
CITY OF SALINAS
Date: By: ___________________________
Kimbley Craig
CHRISTOPHER CALLIHAN
Date: By: ___________________________
Christopher Callihan
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Che I. Johnson
Che I. Johnson, Associate Attorney
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
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RESOLUTION NO. 22830 (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINAS AND CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN AND
APPROVING MODIFICATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION-SALARY SCHEDULE WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, the Salinas City Council approved the Employment Agreement between the City of Salinas and City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan; and WHEREAS, the City Council and City Attorney have completed the annual public employment performance evaluation process; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salinas desires to make changes to the Employment Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Employment Agreement to reflect a 12. 5% increase in the base wages of the City Attorney, effective November 13, 2023 . It is further resolved that the Classification-Salary Schedule shall be modified consistent with such increase.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of November 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Barrera, McShane, Osornio, Rocha, Sandoval and Mayor Craig NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Patricia Barajas, City Clerk
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1 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINAS
AND CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN, CITY ATTORNEY
The Employment Agreement between the City of Salinas and City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, approved by the City Council on February 15, 2022, is hereby amended as follows.
Section 4 of the Employment Agreement is amended to reflect a n extension of the term from February 9, 2027, to February 9, 2029.
CITY OF SALINAS
Date: By: ___________________________
Kimbley Craig
CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN
Date: By: ___________________________
Christopher A. Callihan
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1 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINAS
AND CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN, CITY ATTORNEY
The Employment Agreement between the City of Salinas and City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan, approved by the City Council on February 15, 2022, and amended November 2023, is hereby amended as follows.
Section 7.1 of the Employment Agreement is amended to reflect annual compensation of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000), effective November 10, 2025, and payable on a bi-weekly basis.
CITY OF SALINAS
Date: By: ___________________________
Dennis Donohue
CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN
Date: By: ___________________________
Christopher A. Callihan
City of Salinas
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Local Historic Designation and Approval of Mills Act Contract: 14 Los Laureles Avenue Approve a Resolution 14 Los Laureles Avenue as a local historic resource and authorizing execution of a Mills Act contract for property restoration and maintenance.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT: SALINAS CITY COUNCIL
FROM: LISA BRINTON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
THROUGH: GRANT LEONARD, PLANNING MANAGER
BY: YESENIA SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT PLANNER
TITLE: LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION AND APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT CONTRACT: 14 LOS LAURELES AVENUE
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a resolution designating 14 Los Laureles Avenue as a local historic resource and authorizing execution of a Mills Act contract for property restoration and maintenance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Salinas adopted the Mills Act Program to promote the preservation of historic properties. The owners of 14 Los Laureles Avenue have requested to designate their property as a local historic resource through a Mills Act application that outlines 10 -year work plan for restoration and maintenance of the property . This designation will allow the property owner s to enter into a Mills Act contract, which provides financial incentives through reduced property taxes in exchange for preservation commitments. The proposed improvements meet the Mills Act standards, and staff recommends approval of the contract to support the continued preservation of this historic resource.
BACKGROUND:
The Mills Act is a state -enabled program that allows cities to enter contracts with owners of designated historic properties. Under the Mills Act, property owners commit to restoring, rehabilitating, and maintaining their historic properties in accordance with preservation standards.
In exchange, they receive a reduction in their annual property tax. Each Mills Act contract has a minimum term of ten (10) years and is automatically renewed each year un less a notice of non - renewal or cancellation is submitted by either party. The contract includes all required provisions under state law and is subject to local oversight and compliance.
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The City of Salinas established its Mills Act Program in June 2024 to encourage the rehabilitation and long -term preservation of historic resources throughout the city. The program provides financial incentives to property owners to maintain and restore historically significant structures, aligning with the City's goals for historic preservation.
In the Salinas Municipal Code, a Historic Resource is defined as any building, structure, sign, site, place, area, or district that is:
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
Listed on the California Register of Historical Resources, Designated as a State Landmark, or
Voluntarily nominated by the property owner and approved for designation by the Historic Resources Board and the Salinas City Council.
The City accepts Mills Act applications each year between May and July. This year the City received one application for 14 Los Laureles Avenue. The property is situated within the Maple Park neighborhood in south Salinas. Maple Park was designed in 1929 -1930 as an exclusive residential neighborhood, incorporating elements of the Garden City planning concepts. The district is characterized by:
Large lots with wide setbacks,
Unified architectural design guidelines,
Mature landscaping, and
Early adoption of underground utility infrastructure.
The neighborhood originally featured the Spanish Revival architectural style, which was popular at the time. Over time, additional architectural styles were introduced, including French Normandy, English Tudor, Italian Villa, American Colonial Revival, and Cape Cod. This variety has contributed to Maple Park’s rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Analysis
14 Los Laureles Avenue is a Spanish Revival property listed in the 1989 Salinas Historic Resources Survey. Properties listed on the 1989 survey are properties that were determined to be eligible to be registered as a historic resource at the local, State, or National level, and therefore qualify for the City’s Mills Act Program.
As noted in the 1989 Historic Resour ce Survey, 14 Los Laureles Avenue is one of the first three homes built in the Maple Park neighborhoo d, constructed for Salinas Judge Henry G. Jorgensen , this two -story, L-shaped wood -frame residence features smooth cement stucco cladding and a mission tile roof. The front façade includes a one -story projection with an undulating eave and a recessed bay window framed by two turned posts. A segmentally arched porte cochere extends to Page | 3
the east, while a small gabled projection marks the entrance, set behind a low stucco wall that encloses a patio. At the east end of the second story, a recessed Monterey -style balcony is supported by chamfered posts with decorative corbels and finished with a simple railing and turned balusters. The property’s early construction and architectural integrity contribute to its historic value.
The current owners, Daniel Cardenas and Eric Wynkoop, have applied for a Mills Act contract along with a proposed 10-year work plan. The applicants propose to use the financial savings from the Mills Act to support the needed rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the property.
The proposed scope of work includes:
Restoration of all wood-trim windows
Restoration of original steel windows
Re-roofing using Spanish clay tiles
Waterproofing of the roof
Replacement of garage doors
Restoration of the driveway
Complete exterior repainting of the residence
As part of the application review process, the City’s Historic Resource Board held a public hearing on October 6, 2025 to consider the applicant’s request to designate 14 Los Laureles Ave nue as a local historic resource and enter into a Mills Act contract with the City. The Board reviewed detailed information on the Mills Act Program, the local designation process, and th e applicant’s 10-year maintenance and rehabilitation work plan for the preservation and restoration of the property and determined that the property meets the criteria for local historic resource designation and participation in the Mills Act Program. Based on its review and deliberation, the Historic Resources Board passed a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the local historic designation and Mills Act contract for 14 Los Laureles Avenue (Attachment 4).
The proposed work aligns with the standards of the Mills Act Program as the eligible improvements focus on preserving the property’s historic character. If the City Council approves the application, a fully executed contract will be filed with the County of Monterey Records Office.
Once the County Assessor recalculates the property tax assessment based on the contract, it will be the owner's responsibility to notify the Historic Preservation Office of the new contract address.
The Mills Act contract will take effect on January 1st of t he following calendar year. Following commencement of work, the property will be reinspected every five years, or as necessary. Finally, the owner must submit annual reports to the Community Development Department, documenting any completed projects related to the property.
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CEQA CONSIDERATION
The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA appli es only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, therefore, the proposed designation and contract are exempt from CEQA review.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
Yes
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Approving the resolution to designate the property at 14 Los Laureles Avenue as a local historic resource and to enter a Mills Act contract aligns with the City Council’s Vision and Strategic Goal for Economic Development by encouraging private investment in property rehabilitation and long- term preservation. In addition, the preservation of historic resources can enhance heritage tourism, and stimulate economic activity in surrounding commercial areas . This action also strengthens community partnerships by engaging local stakeholders in preservation efforts, while contributing to neighborhood character and potentially increasing property values.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The Community Development Department coordinated with the City Attorney and Finance Departments on this item.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
While a single project will not significantly impact the General Fund , it is important to note that the property owner will receive a reduction in property taxes in exchange for the property-owner’s commitment to specific repairs, rehabilitation improvements and satisfactory maintenance of the historic property through the Mills Act Contract. Residential property -owners typically receive a 40% to 60% percent reduction in property tax under the Mills Act. The actual property tax savings will vary based on the Monterey County Assessor’s valuation of the property.
Property taxes equal 1% of the property assessed values and Salinas gets 14.17% of the property tax revenue. The table below illustrates the potential future impact to the City’s revenue from approving the Mills Act application for 14 Los Laureles Avenue.
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14 Los Laureles Avenue Property Tax Salinas Share (14.7%) 2025 without Mills Act $12,203 $1,729
Under Mills Act (40 -60%
savings)
$4,881 - $7,322 $692-$1,038
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Mills Act Application
3. Mills Act Contract for 14 Los Laureles Avenue
4. HRB Resolution Recommending Approval
5. 1989 Historic Resources Survey DPR Form for 14 Los Laureles Avenue
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RESOLUTION NO.______(N.C.S)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SALINAS COUNCIL APPROVING THE LOCAL
HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION AND MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR AN EXISTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14 LOS LAURELES AVENUE
WHEREAS, The Mills Act is a state-enabled program that allows cities to enter contracts with owners of designated historic properties, and the City of Salinas established its Mills Act Program in June 2024 to encourage the rehabilitation and long-term preservation of designated historic resources throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Salinas Code Chapter 3, Section 3-02.05, the City has established procedures to identify and designate historic resources with the City: and
WHEREAS, 14 Los Laureles Avenue was constructed in 1930 and is an example of Spanish Revival style and one of the first three homes constructed in Maple Park and the current owners are in the process of rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the property; and
WHEREAS, the owners have applied to have the property designated as a local Historic Resource and enter into a Mills Act contract with the City; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the application and supporting materials and determined the Mills Act application to be complete and that the property meets the criteria to be designated as a City of Salinas Historic Resource pursuant to City of Salinas Code Chapter 3, Section 3-02.05; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2025, the Salinas Historic Resources Board, at the request of Daniel Cardenas and Eric Wynkoop, Applicants, held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application to designate the property located at 14 Los Laureles Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-512-16) as a local historic resource and enter into a Mills Act contract with the City,
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board considered all evidence presented at the public hearing and determined that the property meets the criteria for local designation and participation in the Mills Act Program, and approved a Resolution recommending the City Council approve the local historic designation and Mills Act application for 14 Los Laureles Avenue; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the Historic Resources Board’s recommendation that the building located at 14 Los Laureles Avenue be designated as a Historic Resource under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of the Salinas Municipal Code and so designates the subject building, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves the Mills Act Contract for the building located at 14 Los Laureles Avenue and hereby authorizes the City Manager and his designees to take whatever additional action may be necessary with respect to the Mills Act contract for 14 Los Laureles Avenue; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council adopts the following findings as the basis for approval, and that the foregoing recitations are true and correct, and are included herein by reference as finding: The future review, preservation and rehabilitation of the historic resource in accordance with City historic regulations.
1.The environmental impacts of the proposed resolution to approve Historic Designation and approval of a Mills Act contract are deemed not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
The environmental impacts of the proposed Historic Designation and approval of the Mills Act deem the proposed action as not a project as it will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA .
2.The Historic Resources Board and City Council reviewed the Historic Res ource Designation application following the criteria in the current regulations of the California Registry of Historic Resources.
The property is included in the 1989 and 2016 City Historical and Architectural Resource Surveys prepared by Kent Seavey. The structure was constructed in 193 0 is a two-story, L-shaped wood- frame residence features smooth cement stucco cladding and a mission tile roof. The front façade includes a one-story projection with an undulating eave and a recessed bay window framed by two turned posts. A segmentally arched porte cochere extends to the east, while a small gabled projection marks the entrance, set behind a low stu cco wall that encloses a patio. At the east end of the second story, a recessed Monterey -style balcony is supported by chamfered posts with decorative corbels and finished with a simple railing and turned balusters. The 1989 Survey form for the property indicates that it qualifies for listing as a City Historic Resource.
3. The Historic Resources Board Reviewed and the City Council reviewed the Mills Act application and supporting materials.
The City of Salinas Mills Act Tax Savings Program for Historic Properties is included as a historic preservation incentive in Section 3-02.14 of the Salinas Municipal Code. The Mills Act contracts allow property owners of designated historic resources to receive a reduction in property taxes in exchange for the proper ty-owner’s commitment to specific repair, rehabilitation improvements and satisfactory maintenance of the historic property. The application for 14 Los Laureles Avenue proposes to use the financial savings from the Mills Act to support the needed rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the property, including:
Restoration of all wood-trim windows
Restoration of original steel windows
Re-roofing using Spanish clay tiles
Waterproofing of the roof
Replacement of garage doors
Restoration of the driveway
Complete exterior repainting of the residence
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The proposed work aligns with the standards of the Mills Act Program and qualifies as eligible improvements focused on preserving the property’s historic character.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of November, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
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City of Salinas
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 4th day of November, 2025, by and between the CITY OF SALINAS, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Daniel Cardenas and Eric Wynkoop (collectively, “Owner”).
RECITALS
A. California Government Code section 50280, et seq. authorizes cities to enter into contracts with the owners of qualified historical property to provide for the use, maintenance and restoration of such historical property so to retain its characteristics as property of historical significance;
B. Owner holds fee title in and to that certain real property, together with associated structures and improvements thereon, generally located at the street address 14 Los Laureles Avenue, Salinas, California (the “Historic Property”). A legal description of the Historic Property is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein by this reference;
C. On November 4th, 2025 the City Council of the City of Salinas (“City Council”) adopted its Resolution No. ______ thereby declaring and designating the Historic Property as an historic site, pursuant to Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3-02.02 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The Historic Property is a qualified historical property pursuant to California Government Code section 50280.1.
D. City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this agreement both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historical significance of the Historic Property and to qualify th e Historic Property for an assessment of valuation pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 3, of Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
Agreement
NOW THEREFORE, City and Owner, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, do hereby agree as follows:
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1. Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective and commence on January 1, 2026 (“Effective Date”) and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter. Each year upon the anniversary of the Effective Date, such initial term will automatically be extended as provided in paragraph 2, below.
2. Renewal. On each anniversary of the Effective Date (hereinafter referred to as the “Renewal Date”), an additional one year term shall automatically be added to the term of this Agreement unless a notice of nonrenewal (“Notice of Nonrenewal”) is served as provided herein. If either Owner or City desires in any year not to renew this Agreement for an additional one-year term, Owner or City shall serve a written Notice of Nonrenewal upon the other party in advance of the Renewal Date. Such Notice of Nonrenewal shall be effective if served by Owner upon City at least ninety (90) days prior to the Renewal Date, or if served by City upon Owner, such Notice of Nonrenewal shall be effective if served upon Owner at least sixt y (60) days prior to the Renewal Date. If either City or Owner timely serves a Notice of Nonrenewal in any year, this Agreement shall remain in effect for the balance of the term then remaining, either from its original execution or from the last renewal date of this Agreement, whichever may apply.
2.1 Owner Protest of City Nonrenewal. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt by Owner of a Notice of Nonrenewal from City, Owner may make and file a written protest of the Notice of Nonrenewal. Upon receipt of such protest the City Council shall set a hearing prior to the expiration of the Renewal Date of this Agreement. Owner may furnish the City Council with any information which the Owner deems relevant, and within ten ( 10) days after demand shall furnish the City Council with any information the City Council may require. The City Council may, at any time prior to the Renewal Date of this Agreement, but without obligation to do so, withdraw its Notice of Nonrenewal.
3. Assessment of Valuation . The parties acknowledge that Owner, in consideration for abiding by the terms of this Agreement, shall be entitled to apply for a reassessment evaluation of the Historic Property pursuant to the provisions of Sections 439 et. seq. o f the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Owner acknowledges that tax relief afforded to the Owner pursuant to Chapter 3, Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code may require negotiation with the Monterey County Assessor’s Office. All tax savings realized by Owner in connection with this Agreement shall be used to preserve, maintain, repair, restore and rehabilitate the Historic Property within twelve (12) months following the tax year in which such tax savings is realized.
4. Standards for Historical Property. Owner shall preserve, repair and maintain the Historic Property and its Character Defining Features (defined below) as a qualified historic property, in no less than equal to the condition of the Historic Proper ty on the Effective Date. Owner shall, where necessary, restore and rehabilitate the property according to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the State Department of Parks and Recreation, the United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Restoration, the State Historical Building Code, and the City’s Historic Site and Neighborhood Combining Districts section of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, as the same may be amended from time to time, and in accordance with the attached ten year schedule \TCE\529484.1
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of home repair, maintenance and improvement measures prepared by Owner and approved by the City Council, attached hereto as Exhibit “B.” Commencing on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date, and continuing every five (5) years thereafter during the term of this Agreement, Owner shall submit to City an updated ten (10) year schedule of potential home repair, maintenance and improvement measures for the upcoming ten (10) year period, which schedule shall also document all repairs, maintenance, and improvements which have been completed since the Effective Date. Character Defining Features means all historic or other architecturally significant aspects of the Historic Property, including without limitation, t he general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, details, mass, roof line, porch, exterior vegetation and other aspects of the appearance of the exterior and interior of the Historic Property. The Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Restoration currently in effect (attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “C”) shall be incorporated herein by reference and constitute the minimum standards and conditions for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Historic Property. All st andards referred to in this Section 4 shall apply to the Historic Property throughout the term of this Agreement. Owner shall not obstruct or obscure the public’s ability to view the exterior of the Historic Property from the public right -of-way. Such pr ohibition shall include, without limitation, a prohibition against the placing of trees, bushes or fences in a location which substantially obscures or obstructs the view from the public right -of-way of the exterior of the Historic Property.
5. Periodic Examinations . Owner shall allow reasonable periodic examination, by prior appointment, of the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the Monterey County Assessor, State Department of Parks and Recreation, State Board of Equalization, and/or the City, as may be necessary to determine Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
6. Provision of Information of Compliance. Within ten (10) days after request by City, Owner shall furnish City with any and all information requested by the City from time to time which City deems necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
7. Cancellation. City, following a duly noticed public hearing, as set forth in C alifornia Government Code Sections 50285, et seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that Owner breached any of the provisions of this Agreement or has allowed the Historic Property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified historic property and such breach is not cured by Owner within thirty (30) days after City gives Owner notice that a breach has occurred. City may also cancel this Agreement if it determines that the Owner has failed to maintain, preserve , restore or rehabilitate the Historic Property in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and such breach is not cured by Owner within thirty (30) days after City gives Owner notice that a breach has occurred. If this Agreement is canceled because of failure of the Owner to maintain, preserve, restore and rehabilitate the Historic Property as specified above, the Owner shall pay a cancellation fee to the State Controller as set forth in Government Code Section 50286 as the same may be amended or replaced from time to time.
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8. Destruction. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Owner may cancel this Agreement without payment of the cancellation fee set forth in Section 7, if the existing single-family residence (the “Structure”) on the Historic Property is damaged by fire, earthquake, or other Act of God or accidental cause to the extent (1) the then fair market value of said Structure is reduced by fifty-one percent (51%) or more; or (2) fifty- one percent (51%) or more of said Structur e’s floor area is destroyed or irreparably damaged; or (3) fifty -one percent (51%) or more of the Structure’s Character Defining Features are destroyed or irreparably damaged; or (4) that the cost to the Owner (less any insurance proceeds payable in connection with such damage) to restore the Structure to its prior condition would exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). If the Owner desires to cancel this Agreement under this Section 8, written notice shall be given to the City within ninety (90) days after such damage or destruction occurs.
If the Owner desires to cancel this Agreement due to the circumstances outlined in this Section 8, either party may request a hearing before the City Council to determine (a) the extent of diminution of value, (b) the extent of the damage or destruction to the floor area of the Structure, and/or (c) extent of damage or destruction to the Character Defining Features of the Structure. The City Council may refer any matter relating to (c) to the City’s Historic Heritage Committee for its findings and recommendations.
If Owner does not cancel this Agreement pursuant to this Section within ninety (90) days after damage or destruction occurs, or the damage or destruction does not exceed the thresholds set forth in the first p aragraph of this Section, Owner shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed four (4) months, in which to restore the structure to not less than the condition existing prior to such damage or destruction.
9. Enforcement of Agreement . City may specifically en force, or enjoin the breach of, the terms of this Agreement, if Owner fails to cure any default under this Agreement within thirty (30) days after City gives Owner notice that Owner has breached any of Owner’s obligations under this Agreement. If Owner’ s breach is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the City within thirty (30) days after the notice of breach is given to Owner, then City may, without further notice, declare a default under the terms of this Agreement and bring any action neces sary to specifically enforce the obligations of Owner or enjoin any breach under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, bringing an action for injunctive relief against the Owner or such other relief as City may deem appropriate.
City does not waive any claim of default by Owner if City does not enforce or cancel this Agreement upon a default by Owner. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided for in this Agreement shall be available to the City to pursue if there is a default of this Agreement by Owner. No waiver by City or any breach or default under this Agreement by Owner shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder.
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reservations and restrictions as set forth herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon the Owner’s successors and assigns in title or interest to the Historic Property. Each and every contract, deed or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering or conveying the Historic Property, or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to the covenants, reservations and restrictions expressed in this Agreement regardless of whether such covenants, reservations and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed or other instrument. City and Owner hereby declare their understanding and intent that the burden of the covenants, reservations and restrictions set forth herein touch and concern the land in that the value of the Owner’s legal interest in the Historic Property may be affected thereby. City and Owner hereby further declare their understanding and intent that the benefit of such covenants, reservations and restrictions touch and concern the land by enhancing and maintaining the historic characteristics and significance of the Historic Property for the benefit of the public and Owner.
11. Cost Reimbursement. Owner shall, within ten (10) days after demand, reimburse City for all reasonable legal fees and costs and all staff time and costs incurred by City in connection with the preparation and review of this Agreement and the administration of the Agreement during the term of this Agreement.
12. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and sent by personal delivery or by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as set fort h in this Section 12 below at any other address as may be later specified by the parties hereto by notice given in the manner required by this Section 12.
To City:
City of Salinas
65 W. Alisal Street, 2nd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Attn: City Community Development Director
To Owners:
Daniel Cardenas and Eric Wynkoop
14 Los Laureles Avenue Salinas,
CA 93901
Mailed notices shall be deemed delivered three (3) days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office.
13. Notice to Office of Historic Preservation . Owner shall provide written notice of this Agreement and shall provide a copy of this Agreement to the Office of Historic Preservation of the Department of Parks and Recreation of the State of California within six (6) months following the Effective Date.
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14. Effect of Agreement. None of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto or any of their heirs, successors or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions cause the parties to be considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise.
15. Indemnity of City. Owner shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold City and its elected officials, officers, agents and employees harmless from liability for claims, losses, proceedings, damages, causes of action, liabilities, costs or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, which may arise directly or indirectly from the negligence, willful misconduct or breach of this Agreement by Owner or Owner’s contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees or other persons acting on Owner’s behalf in connection with the Historic Property, or which arise directly or indirectly in connection with Owner's activities in connection with the Historic Property. This Section 15 applies, without limitation, to all damages and claims for damages suffered, or alleged to have been suffere d regardless of whether or not the City prepared, supplied or approved any plans, specifications or other documents for the Historic Property.
16. Binding Upon Successors . All of the agreements, rights, covenants, reservations and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties named herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives, and assigns and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Property, whether volunt arily or involuntarily, by operation of law or in any manner whatsoever.
17. Legal Costs. If legal proceedings are brought by Owner or City to enforce or restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations or restrictions contained herein, or to determine the r ights and duties of any party hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding may recover all reasonable attorneys’ fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and other relief ordered by the court.
18. Severability. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions thereof, shall no t be affected thereby.
19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
20. Recordation. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and enter into this Agreement, City shall cause this Agreem ent to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of the County of Monterey, California.
21. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by a written recorded instrument executed by all of the parties hereto.
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22. Captions. Section head ings and captions of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered in the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
OWNER:
Dated: _______________, 20__ By: ____________________________________ Name: Daniel Cardenas
Dated: _______________, 20__ By: ____________________________________ Name: Eric Wynkoop
CITY:
Dated: _______________, 20__ CITY OF SALINAS, a municipal corporation
By: ____________________________________
Name: Rene Mendez
Its: City Manager
Attest:
By: ____________________________________
Name: Patricia Barajas
Its: City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
By: ____________________________________
Name: Christopher Callihan
Its: City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
Legal Description
For APN/Parcel ID(s): 002-512-016
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SALINAS, COUNTY OF MONTEREY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
All of Lot 7, and a portion of Lot 10 in Block 2, as said lots and block are shown on the map entitled "Maple Park" surveyed by H.F. Cozzens, and Wm. Davies, Licensed Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers, and filed for record May 23, 1929 In the office of the County Recorder of the County of Monterey, State of Californla, in Volume 3 of Maps, "Cities and Towns" at Page 57, said portion of Lot 10, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the common corner of Lots 7, and 10, In said Block 2, on the northwesterly side of Los Laureles Avenue, and running thence North 45 • 16-1/2' West, 116.60 feet to the common corner of Lots 7 and 10, of said Block 2, on the southeasterly line of Lot 8; thence South 39 • 07' West, 25.12 feet to a stake; thence South 45 ° 16·1/2 East, 112.70 feet to a stake on the northwesterly line of said Los Laureles Avenue; thence northeasterly along said side of Los Laureles Avenue 25.00 feet to the place of beginning.
Subject to the conditions and restrictions contained In the Deed from Frank B. Porter, et ux, to H. G, Jorgensen and Mae Hull Jorgensen, his wife, dated August 5, 1929 and recorded In Volume 205 of Official Records, at page 24, Monterey County Records
Grant Deed
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS
MILLS ACT CONTRACT NO.
PROPERTY ADDRESS – 14 LOS LAURELES AVENUE
OWNER shall expend the amount equal to a minimum of the estimated 10 -year tax savings ($270,000) attributed to the Contract for the preservation and maintenance of the Historic Resource. The rehabilitation of the Historic Resource shall be completed on or before the timetable below. Such rehabilitation shall include all of the tasks listed below.
Improvement Description
Restoration of all wood-trim (Cost Estimate-$10,000-$15,000) Restoration of any damaged wood window materials and restore steel windows. (Cost Estimate- $5,000-$10,000)
Re-roofing in Spanish style tiles and waterproofing roof. (Cost Estimate- $100,000-$150,000)
Replacement of garage doors. (Cost Estimate- $20,000-$30,000) Restoration of Driveway. (Cost Estimate-$20,000-$30,000) Complete exterior repainting of the residence. ($25,000-$35,000)
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EXHIBIT “C”
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR
REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION
Rehabilitation:
1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces and spatial relationships.
2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided.
3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use.
Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken.
4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used.
8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken.
9. New additions, ext erior alterations or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
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Restoration:
1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that interprets the property’s restoration period.
2. Materials and features from the restoration period will be retained and preserved.
The removal of materials or alterations of features, spaces and spatial relationships that characterize the period will not be undertaken.
3. Each property will be recognized as a physical re cord of its time, place and use.
Work needed to stabilize, consolidate and conserve materials and features from the restoration period will be physically and visually compatible, identifiable upon close inspection and properly documented for future research.
4. Materials, features, spaces and finishes that characterize other historical periods will be documented prior to their alteration or removal.
5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize the restoration period will be preserved.
6. Deteriorated features from the restoration period will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture and, where possible, materials.
7. Replacement of missing features from the restoration period will be sub stantiated by documentary and physical evidence. A false sense of history will not be created by adding conjectural features, features from other properties, or by combining features that never existed together historically.
8. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used.
9. Archeological resources affected by a project will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken.
10. Designs that were never executed historically will not be constructed.
SALINAS HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE LOCAL
HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION AND MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR AN EXISTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14 LOS LAURELES A VENUE
WHEREAS, the Mills Act is a state-enabled program that allows cities to enter into contracts with owners of designated historic properties. The City of Salinas established its Mills Act Program in June 2024 to encourage the rehabilitation and long-term preservation of designated historic resources throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Salinas Municipal Code Section 3-02.05, the City has established procedures to identify and designate historic resources with the City: and WHEREAS, 14 Los Laureles Avenue was constructed in 1930 and is an example of Spanish Revival style and one of the first three homes constructed in Maple Park. The current owners are in the process of rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the property; and WHEREAS, the owners have applied to have the property designated as a local Historic Resource and enter into a Mills Act contract with the City; and WHEREAS, staff reviewed the application and supporting materials and determined the Mills Act application to be complete and that the property meets the criteria to be designated as a City of Salinas Historic Resource pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 3-02.05; and WHEREAS, on October 6, 2025, the Salinas Historic Resources Board, at the request of Daniel Cardenas and Eric Wynkoop, Applicants, held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Historic Resource Designation SHRD 2025-01 to designate the property located at 14 Los Laureles Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-512-16) as a local historic resource; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board weighed the evidence presented at said public hearing, including the Staff Report which is on file at the Community Development Department; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Salinas Historic Resources Board recommends the City Council approve the local historic designation and Mills Act contract for 14 Los Laureles Avenue; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas Historic Resources Board adopts the following findings as the basis for its recommendation for approval, and that the foregoing recitations are true and correct, and are included herein by reference as finding:
The future review, preservation and rehabilitation of the historic resource in accordance with City historic regulations.
1.The environmental impacts of the proposed resolution to approve Historic Designation and approval of a Mills Act contract are deemed not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
The environmental impacts of the proposed Historic Designation and approval of the Mills Act deem the proposed action as not a project as it will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA .
2.The Historic Resources Board reviewed the Historic Resource Designation application following the criteria in the current regulations of the California Registry of Historic Resources.
The property is included in the 1989 and 2016 City Historical and Architectural Resource Surveys prepared by Kent Seavey. The structure was constructed in 1930 is a two-story, L-shaped wood- frame residence features smooth cement stucco cladding and a mission tile roof. The front façade includes a one-story projection with an undulating eave and a recessed bay window framed by two turned posts. A segmentally arched porte cochere extends to the east, while a small gabled projection marks the entrance, set behind a low stucco wall that encloses a patio. At the east end of the second story, a recessed Monterey- style balcony is supported by chamfered posts with decorative corbels and finished with a simple railing and turned balusters.
The 1989 Survey form for the property indicates that it qualifies for listing as a City Historic Resource.
3. The Historic Resources Board Reviewed the Mills Act application and supporting materials.
The City of Salinas Mills Act Tax Savings Program for Historic Properties is included as a historic preservation incentive in Section 3-02.14 of the Salinas Municipal Code. The Mills Act contracts allow property owners of designated historic resources to receive a reduction in property taxes in exchange for the property-owner’s commitment to specific repair, rehabilitation improvements and satisfactory maintenance of the historic property. The application for 14 Los Laureles Avenue proposes to use the financial savings from the Mills Act to support the needed rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the property, including:
• Restoration of all wood-trim windows
• Restoration of original steel windows
• Re-roofing using Spanish clay tiles
• Waterproofing of the roof
• Replacement of garage doors
• Restoration of the driveway
• Complete exterior repainting of the residence
The proposed work aligns with the standards of the Mills Act Program and qualifies as eligible improvements focused on preserving the property’s historic character.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of October 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a Resolution of the Historic Resources Board of the City of Salinas, that said Resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative and majority vote of said at a meeting held on October 6, 2025, and that said Resolution has not been modified, amended, or rescinded, and is now in full force and effect.
SALINAS HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD
Date: __October 6, 2025___
Yesenia Segovia, Assistant Planner
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7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any maior alterationr frqm itr original condition:
A two-story wood fralned residence, eIl shaoed in p1an. The exteriorwalI cladding is a smooth cement stucco. The cross gabled building is capped with ltission Tile including a segrnentally arched port cochre to \/ the east. The main roof eave undulates above a street facing one storyprojection whose end r^raII bay window is recessed in a shaped frarne.
Two turned posts seDarate the large plate glass form of the opening.
A sma1l gabled projection off the east side of this wing is the en- trance, It is behind a low stucco rvall enclosing an open terrace orpatio. The east end of the second story has a irionterey style balcony recessed under the main roof. ft is suoported by chamfered posts rvithdecorative wood corbels abo.re. The hand rail is simple, with turnedbalusters. Fenestration is irreqular r^rith a variety of window tvpes and forms. There are 2/3 outward opening metal industrial casement as wellas large fixed plate glass windows fronting the principal living areas.
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City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-499, Version: 1
Amendment to Ground Lease between the City of Salinas and PenFed Credit Union (1410 North Main Street, Salinas)
Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Salinas and PenFed Credit Union related to the property located at 1410 North Main Street, Salinas, to allow for an additional period of time for PenFed Credit Union to identify a replacement tenant.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: LISA MURPHY, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN, CITY ATTORNEY
TITLE: AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE
(1410 NORTH MAIN STREET)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Salinas and PenFed Credit Union related to the property located at 1410 North Main Street, Salinas, to extend the time period for PenFed Credit Union to identify a suitable subtenant.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Salinas (City) originally owned two adjacent parcels of land located at 1400 North Main Street and 1410 North Main Stree t. The property located at 1400 North Main Street is the site of the new El Gabilan Library and , pursuant to a Ground Lease between the City and allUS Credit Union, the property located at 1410 North Main Street is the site of the PenFed Credit Union building.1 PenFed has discontinued its business operations in Salinas and is in the process of identifying another federally chartered credit union to sub-lease the building. PenFed has requested the City provide a dditional time for them to identify a proper subtenant . City Administration supports this request. Pursuant to the terms of the Ground Lease, any amendments require Council approval.
BACKGROUND:
The City originally owned the properties located at 1400 North Main Street and 1410 North Main Street. 1400 North Main Street was the site of the former El Gabilan Library and is the site of the new El Gabilan Library. During the pre-development phase of the new El Gabilan Library, allUS Credit Union informed the City that it needed to relocate from its former location at the Salinas Train Station due to the development of the Intermodal Transportation Center. As a result of both parties needs for new facilities, the City and allUS Credit Union mutually determined there were benefits to developing the two projects (the new El Gabilan Library and the new allUS Credit Union building) on the two properties. The City and allUS Credit Union thus entered into a Ground Lease on July 9, 2015, pursuant to which the City agreed to lease the property located at 1410
1 PenFed Credit Union is the successor to allUS Credit Union under the Ground Lease.
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North Main Street to allUS Credit Union. A copy of the Ground Lease is attached to this Report.
To assist the City with the costs of developing the new El Gabilan Library, allUS Credit Union paid the full amount of lease payments due to the City under the Ground Lease in the amount of approximately $4,000,000. allUS Credit Union, and later PenFed Credit Union, have been great tenants of the building and great neighbors of the library.
PenFed Credit Union recently informed the staff that it would stop conducting business within the City and that it was looking to find a suitable replacement tenant to occupy and to conduct business from the building. A copy of PenFed Credit Union’s October 14, 2025, letter is attached to this Report. The Ground Lease limits the use and occupancy of the building to financial institutions facilities and community meeting rooms. The Ground Lease further prohibits the bui lding from being vacant and unused for a period longer than three months. PenFed Credit Union has been diligently working to find a subtenant who meets the limitations of the Ground Lease but needs additional time. PenFed Credit Union has requested an addi tional three months (for a total of six months) to identify a suitable subtenant. This change requires an amendment to the Ground Lease.
City Administration is supportive of this request and is confident PenFed Credit Union will identify a suitable subtenant and recommends the City Council approve the proposed amendment.
A proposed Amendment to the Ground Lease is attached to this Report.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project . The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or foreseeable i ndirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
Yes.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
The City Council’s approval of the proposed amendment to the Ground Lease supports the City Council’s goal of Economic Development by supporting an established business (City of Salinas Strategic Plan 2025-2028).
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DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The City Manager’s Office coordinated with the City Attorney’s office on the Ground Lease Amendment and on this report.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund associated with this item.
Fund
General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name
Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Letter from PenFed Credit Union
Ground Lease
Ground Lease Amendment
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RESOLUTION NO. ______________ (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT
TO THE GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINAS AND PENFED CREDIT UNION RELATED TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 NORTH MAIN STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Salinas (City) and allUS Credit Union (allUS) first entered into a Ground Lease on July 9, 2015, pursuant to which the City leased the property located at 1410 North Main Street to allUS so they could develop a new building to serve their Salinas customers; and
WHEREAS, PenFed Credit Union (PenFed) is the successor in interest to allUS under the Ground Lease and has indicated to the City the y are looking to find a suitable subtenant which will be a chartered credit union; and
WHEREAS, the City and PenFed desire to amend the Ground Lease to allow PenFed an additional three months (for a total of six months) to identify a suitable subtenant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF SALINAS that the Mayor of Salinas is he reby authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to the Ground Lease as set forth in the attached “Amendment to Lease Agreement.”
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of November, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
Attachment: Amendment to Lease Agreement
PO Box 247027, Omaha, NE 68124-7027 | 800-247-5626 | PenFed.org
October 14, 2025
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave
Salina, CA 93901
RE: Potential Sub-lease of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Building
Dear Lisa,
PenFed Credit Union is currently engaged in discussions to sub-lease our building located in Salinas to another federally chartered credit union. About two weeks ago, the CEO of the other credit union reached out to our PenFed real estate agent/broker, and since then, follow-up conversations have been progressing positively.
This potential sub-lease would ensure that credit union services and competitive pricing remain available to the Salinas community. To facilitate ongoing negotiations with the other credit union and secure necessary approval from Landlord, we are requesting approval for an additional three (3) month period (on top of what is provided in Section
6.3) during which the Improvements would not be continuously operated while we pursue negotiations with the potential subtenant.
We greatly appreciate your continued support during this transition and request a response by Friday, October 22, 2025. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions. My email address is [email protected].
Sincerely,
Michele M. Hart
Michele Hart
Vice President, Global Fixed Assets – Property Management