Tuesday, November 18, 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#25-529 a. Labor Negotiations - California Government Code Section §54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Rene Mendez, 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 Management Employees, and Department Directors.
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Manager.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 5:00 P.M.
PROCLAMATION
Small Business Saturday
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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#25-521 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.
ID#25-318 Report on Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Recommendation: No action required. Receive an administrative report on the Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-480 Substantial Amendments to the United States Department of Urban Development FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of Substantial Amendments to HUD Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans (AAPs) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); the allocation of a cumulative $5,872,412 in unspent HOME & CDBG funds from FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 AAPs to various projects as described in the Summary of Substantial Amendments to HUD FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 AAPs; and the City Manager, or designee, to incorporate any necessary modifications to the Substantial Amendments based on community feedback, and to execute any agreements and related documents for HUD-funded projects and activities as outlined in the Summary of Substantial Amendments to HUD FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 AAPs.
ID#25-475 Conditional Commitment of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Multifamily Housing Funds
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the preliminary award of $7,169,699 in Local Housing Trust Fund, HOME Partnership Investment Program, HOME - Community Housing Development Organization Set-Aside, Permanent Local Housing Allocation, and Community Development Block Grant funding to the following applicants under the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Notice of Funding Availability; allocation of $1,290,521 in Local Housing Trust Fund to the Republic Cafe, located at 37 & 39 Soledad St., for the rehabilitation and stabilization; and the City Manager, or designee, to execute all applicable forms, conditional commitment letters, agreements, grant-related documents, and subsequent amendments as needed.
ID#25-532 Land Disposition and Development Agreement Between the City of Salinas and Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc., Related to the City-Owned Parking Lots Located at Lincoln Avenue and West Gabilan Street (Parking Lot 8 and Parking Lot 12)
Recommendation: Consider adopting an Ordinance approving a Land Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Salinas and Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc., related to the City-owned parking lots located at Lincoln Avenue and West Gabilan Street (Parking Lot 8 APN 002-244-098-000 and Parking Lot 12 APNs 022-245-002-000, 022-245-003-000, 022-245-004-000, 022-245-005-000, 022-245-006-000, 022-245-007-000, and 022-245-008-000). Exempt from further environmental analysis pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-504 Resolution of Intention to Disestablish the Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of Intention to disestablish the Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area, and to schedule a public hearing to be held on December 9, 2025, at 4:00PM to consider the adoption of an ordinance disestablishing the SUBA Business Improvement Area and repealing the Salinas City Municipal Code Chapter 21B Article V.
ID#25-517 Human Trafficking and Prostitution Response; Appropriation Request to Purchase and Install Lighting and Cameras at Identified Locations Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing an appropriation in the amount of $620,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds to purchase and install lighting and cameras at identified locations in the Alisal neighborhood bounded by Roosevelt Street, Kings Street, and North Madeira Avenue between East Alisal and East Market Streets.
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#25-474 Acceptance of the Accessibility Improvements for the Closter Park Recreation Center, CIP No. 9451
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the Accessibility Improvements for the Closter Park Recreation Center, CIP No. 9451, for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#25-477 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Monterey, Coalition
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of Homeless Service Providers and the City of Salinas to Support an Encampment Resolution Funding Round 5 (ERF-5R) Application for Development of a Low Barrier Navigation Center (El Rey Motel), and Budget Appropriation
Recommendation: Approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the City of Salinas, County of Monterey and Coalition of Homeless Services Providers (CHSP) for the purpose of collaborating on the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Encampment Resolution Funding Round 5 (ERF-5R) application and development and implementation of a low-barrier navigation center for individuals experiencing homelessness at 443 W. Market Street, commonly known as "El Rey Motel"; authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements identified in the MOU and future amendments to the MOU, where amendments do not significantly alter the purposes; and authorizing the appropriation of up to Two Million Five Hundred Thousand ($2,500,000) in ERF-5R grant revenue and corresponding expenditures in the Community Development Department budget contingent upon award of funding by the State of California.
ID#25-490 Letter of Support for CHISPA’s Application for Disaster Recovery Funding (CDBG-DR)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter of support for Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association, Inc. (CHISPA) to apply for the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) - Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding.
ID#25-501 Additional Microsoft Office 365 Government Licensing Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and Purchasing Agent to increase the total compensation for Dell, LP. to purchase additional Microsoft Office 365 Government software licenses by $50,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $339,476.60 from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026.
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 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,
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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 November 13, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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