Salinas City Council
January 13, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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#25-604 a. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code section §54956.8. Conference with real property negotiators René Mendez, City Manager; Lisa Murphy, Assistant City Manager, and Christopher A.

Callihan, City Attorney regarding the price and terms of sale of 43 Soledad Street, Salinas, California (APN 002-191-011-000).
b. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9, conference with legal counsel regarding, Christopher Lane vs. City of Salinas, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number(s):

ADJ16137529.
c. 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,

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Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors.

THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:00 P.M.

NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND PROMOTIONS

PROCLAMATION
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

CITY OF CHAMPIONS
2025 Holiday Parade of Lights Committee

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#25-524 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-607 Establishment of a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area

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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution forming a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area.

Conditional Use Permit 2025-023; appeal of Planning Commission denial of a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District.

CONTINUED TO JANUARY 27, 2026.

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#25-623 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of December 9, 2025.

ID#25-476 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salinas and the County of Monterey to Administer and Operate the SHARE Center Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Salinas (City) and the County of Monterey (County) for joint governance, funding, and operation of the SHARE Center and take all necessary actions to implement its provisions in an amount not to exceed fifty percent of the amount required to administer the program.

ID#25-563 CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program Acceptance Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of CalRecycle funds in the amount of $205,411; authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements and all documents necessary to effectuate the grant; and establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriation and funding accordingly.

ID#25-602 Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Airport Planning and Environmental Consulting with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for airport planning and environmental consultant services to increase the total not-to-exceed amount from $400,000 to $750,000 and extend the term to January 31, 2027; and authorizing the appropriation of $350,000 from the Airport Enterprise Fund Balance.

ID#25-608 Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal.

ID#25-617 Reorganization, Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule, Reclassification, and Workforce Allocation Adjustment

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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution modifying the Classification - Salary Schedule to add the classification of Public Works Division Manager; approve the recommended reclassification associated with the Public Works Department re-organization; amend the FY 25-26 workforce for the Public Works Department; and adjust the salary ranges for Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer, and the vacant Deputy City Engineer.

ID#25-621 Fire Supervisors Association Memorandum of Understanding, Modification to Classification-Salary Schedule
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fire Supervisors Association (FSA), for a term ending on December 31, 2026, and approving modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule for the wage adjustments.

CONSIDERATION - 6:00 P.M.

ID#25-565 A Resolution of the Salinas City Council disapproving of and censuring certain actions of Salinas City Council member Andrew Sandoval Recommendation: Consider approving a Resolution disapproving of and censuring certain actions of Salinas City Council member Andrew Sandoval.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Receive brief oral report from the City Manager.

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. Soratos, 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.

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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on January 8, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.

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Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-604, Version: 1
a. Real Property Negotiations - California Government Code section §54956.8. Conference with real property negotiators René Mendez, City Manager; Lisa Murphy, Assistant City Manager, and Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney regarding the price and terms of sale of 43 Soledad Street, Salinas, California (APN 002-191-011-000).
b. Existing Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9, conference with legal counsel regarding, Christopher Lane vs. City of Salinas, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number(s):

ADJ16137529.
c. 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.

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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: JANUARY 13, 2026
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 secti on 15378, 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.
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Legislation Text
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CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-607, Version: 1
Establishment of a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area Approve a Resolution forming a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area.

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CITY OF SALINAS

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: LISA MURPHY, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TITLE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A ZONE OF BENEFIT IN THE CENTRAL

AREA OF THE NORTH OF BORONDA FUTURE GROWTH AREA

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

A motion to approve a resolution forming a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On June 3, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2549, which ordinance was subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 2590 adopted by the City Council on February 21, 2017, (collectively the “Ordinance”) to establish a method by which developers and property owners may be reimbursed for certain costs associated with the annexation and pre -development of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area (“FGA”). Pursuant to the Ordinance, o n August 7, 2024, East Boronda, LLC first submitted an application for establishment of a Zone of Benefit within the Central Area of the FGA to establish the reimbursement methodology for t he Central Area.

Following completion of the review process outlined in the Ordinance, the proposed Zone of Benefit is now being presented to the City Council for consideration.

BACKGROUND:

The of North Boronda Future Growth Area (FGA) consists of approximately 2,388 acres of land within the city of Salinas. The FGA is planned for up to 11,485 dwelling units and up to 3,992 million square feet of commercial/retail/mixed use and public uses. There are four planning areas within the FGA: a) West Area; b) Central Area; c) East Area ; and d) portions of the West Area included within the adopted Gateway Center Specific Plan. Specific Plans have been approved and Final Environmental Impact Reports c ertified for the West Area, Central Area, and Gateway Specific Plan Area. The City is in the proc ess of preparing a specific plan and associated environmental review for the East Area.

The Ordinance, attached to this Report as Attachment 1, establishes a system by which a “Sponsor” – in this case East Boronda, LLC—may get reimbursed for costs it incurred during the annexation and pre-development entitlement processes for the Central Area by the other property owners within the Central Area who have benefitted from the Sponsor’s work . By forming a “Zone of 12 Page | 2
Benefit,” the City can ensure that property owners who benefited from the Sponsor’s payment of annexation and entitlement costs, pay their proportional share to reimburse the Sponsor as required by the Ordinance.

East Boronda, LLC (Sponsor) for the Central Area submitted an application for formation of a Zone of Benefit in order to establish the framework by which it may be reimbursed for the costs it incurred in association with the annexation and pre-development of the Central Area.

In accordance with the Ordinance, upon receipt of the Application and the City’s determination that the Application was complete , the City hired Wil ldan Financial Ser vices to serve as the Analyst to review the Application and to prepare a report with their recommendations to the City Council. (A copy of Willdan’s Analyst’s Report is included as Attachment 2). The Analyst’s Report verified the costs claimed by the Spo nsor and determined their consistency with the Ordinance. The City has verified and approves the request for reimbursement and , therefore pursuant to the Ordinance, has forwarded the Analyst’s Report to the City Council for consideration.

Consistent with the Ordinance, notice of the proposed Zone of Benefit was published in the newspaper and mailed to all of the property owners within the proposed Zone of Benefit. No costs and expenses may be passed on to any property owner within the proposed Zone of Benefit unless it has been considered and approved at a p ublic hearing before the City Council. The Ordinance provides an opportunity for affected property owners to protest the proposed imposition of costs and expenses at the public hearing. If a written protest against the proposed Reimbursement Charge is presented by a majority (greater than 50%) of the owners of the identified parcels of land within the proposed Zone of Benefit, the City shall not establish the Zone of Benefit or levy the Reimbursement Charge against the parcels within the proposed Zone of Benefit.

At the public hearing on the proposed Zone of Benefit, the City C ouncil will consider the Sponsor’s application, the Analyst’s Report, and all written protests against establishment of the Zone of Benefit.

The property owners were provided notice and a ballot to protest the establishment of the Zone of Benefit.

As of the publishing of this staff report, the City has received two ballots. Property owners had up to 4:00pm on January 13th, 2026, to submit their protest.

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 13 Page | 3
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 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:

The City Council’s consideration of this item supports the City Council’s Housing Goal.

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

The City Manager’s Department worked in collaboration with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s office to review the Zone of Benefit Application, preparation of the Analyst’s Report, and this report.

FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

Fund

General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name

Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested

NA NA NA NA NA

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution Establishing a Zone of Benefit

2. Ordinance Nos. 2549 and 2590

3. Application (Updated)

4. Willdan (Analyst) Report

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RESOLUTION NO. ______ (N.C.S.)

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A ZONE OF BENEFIT IN THE CENTRAL AREA

OF THE NORTH OF BORONDA FUTURE GROWTH AREA

WHEREAS, on June 3, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2549 to provide for the establishment of a “Zone of Benefit” and reimbursement for costs incurred in connection with the annexation and entitlement of lands in the North of Boronda Future Growth Area (“FGA”). On February 21, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2590 amending Ordinance No. 2549 to clarify the methodology by which the proportionate share of developable lands within the FGA shall be calculated. Ordinance 2549, as amended by Ordinance No. 2590, is referred to herein as the “Reimbursement Ordinance”; and

WHEREAS, the Reimbursement Ordinance provides for the reimbursement of Annexation Costs (costs actually incurred and paid by a Sponsor in connection with the preparation, processing, and certification of environmental and other documentation necessary to allow for the annexation of the FGA into the city of Salinas) , Entitlement Costs (all costs actually incurred and paid by a Sponsor in connection with the preparation, processing, and approval of a Specific Plan for land within the FGA and documentation required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act), and City Costs (all Annexation Costs and Entitlement Costs actually incurred and paid by the City in association with the annexation of the FGA and the entitlement of lands within the FGA); along with interest on said costs expended by a Sponsor, from Non -Participating Owners and affected properties and

WHEREAS, the FGA consists of four planning areas , namely (1) West Area, (2), Central Area, (3) East Area, and (4) the Gateway Center Specific Plan (which lies within po rtions of the West Area); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4 of the Reimbursement Ordinance, on August 7, 2024, East Boronda, LLC (the “Sponsor”) submitted an application to the City requesting the City Council form a Zone of Benefit to cover the entire Central Area with a map of the Affected Properties, as shown on the Central Area Map attached hereto (Zone of Benefit Area) and establish the Reimbursement Charges. The Sponsor’s application includes, among other information, a detailed accounting of all Sponsor costs associated with annexation and entitlement of the Central Area, as well as a detailed accounting of interest for which the Sponsor seeks reimbursement from Non - Participating Owners of Affected Properties within the Zone of Benefit Area (Respon sible Owners), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5 of the Reimbursement Ordinance, the City Manager selected Willdan Financial Services to review the Application and to prepare an Analyst’s Report; and

WHEREAS, in June of 2025 the city received the initia l Analysts report from Willdan, then a revised Analyst’s report in November of 2025, containing the Analyst’s recommendations on the cost allocation and Reimbursement Charges to the City Council for consideration. A copy of the November 2025 Report, includ ing a boundary diagram/map of the area to which the Zone of Benefit applies, is attached to this Resolution. The Analyst’s Report confirms the Sponsor has 15 Page | 5
incurred and expended the costs for which the Sponsor seeks reimbursement and confirms the costs were incurred and expended in furtherance of the annexation and entitlement of the properties within the proposed Zone of Benefit. The Analyst’s Report also provides a recommendation of the amount of costs to be reimbursed by each property owner (Responsible P roperty Owner) within the proposed Zone of Benefit, considering the factors outlined in Section 5(d) of the Reimbursement Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, for purposes of allocating costs and expenses to Responsible Property Owners within the proposed Zone of Bene fit, all costs and expenses have been separated into two periods: (1) Pre-2011, and (2) from 2011 to the present, to account for the period of time prior to 2011 when the Sponsor was party to an option agreement for the property now owned by the Hartnell College Foundation; and

WHEREAS, the Central Area comprises both “chargeable” and “non-chargeable” parcels totaling roughly 776.73 acres, benefiting from, or otherwise subject to the Annexation Costs and Entitlement Costs (Reimbursable Costs) for which th e Sponsor seeks reimbursement.

Reimbursable Costs are distributed on a pro-rata basis. The total amount of chargeable acreage is 776.75 total acres less 225.72 acres of roads, drainage, school sites, and open space for a net chargeable acreage of 551.03 ac res. Using net developable (i.e., chargeable) acres as the divisor ensures that only land that can be subdivided, entitled, and ultimately developed bears the reimbursement burden (Reimbursement Charge), which satisfies the proportional-benefit standard.

The net-acre basis also establishes a clear, measurable relationship between the costs incurred and the parcels that directly benefit from the costs; and

WHEREAS, prior to submitting the Application, in 2008, the Sponsor received partial reimbursement for annexation and entitlement costs and expenses from Harrod Construction Company (on behalf of the Christensen Trust). This partial reimbursement will be credited toward that owner’s Reimbursement Charge; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 of the Reimbursement Ordinance, the City Manager had notice of a public hearing on the proposed Zone of Benefit, set for January 13, 2026, published in a newspaper of general circulation and provided notice directly to the Sponsor and to all other Responsible Property owners within the proposed Zone of Benefit; and

WHEREAS, prior to the date set for the public hearing, the Sponsor met with owners of property within the proposed Zone of Benefit to discuss the Application and the property owne rs’ proportionate share of the a nnexation costs and entitlement costs as described in the Analyst’s Report; and

WHEREAS, the City Clerk has considered all written protests submitted against establishment of the Zone of Benefit and has determined that the written protests received are less than fifty percent (50%) of the identified parcels of land within the proposed Zone of Benefit.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF SALINAS AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are found to be true and correct and by this reference are fully incorporated herein.

2. A Zone of Benefit is hereby established within the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area to include the following properties:

Owner APNs
East Boronda LLC 153-091-023; 153-091-024; 153-091-022
Christensen Trust 153-091-018-000; 153-091-019-000; 153-091-020-000; 153- 091-021-000
Hartnell College
Foundation
153-091-017-000; 153-091-008-000; 153-091-009-000; 153- 091-010-000
Scagliotti 153-071-034-000; 153-071-035-000; 153-071-036-000; 153- 071-011-000
Natividad 211-013-012-000
Noon 153-091-003-000

3. The Reimbursement Charges are hereby approved as follows: The Sponsor shall be reimbursed for the actual and estimated Annexation Costs and Entitlement Costs , along with interest (as defined in the Reimbursement Ordinance and as described in the Analyst’s Report) by each of the property owners within the Zone of Benefit, as follows (the “Reimbursement Charge):

Owners1 Eligible
Acres
Percent
Allocation
Charge
per Acre
Total
Charge
Amount to
City
(0.4%)
Amount to
Sponsor
Christensen
Trust
139.25 25.27% $7,352 $1,023,817 $4,095 $1,019,721
Hartnell
College
Foundation
162.21 29.44% $7,925 $1,285,519 $5,142 $1,280,377
Scagliotti 32.37 5.87% $20,909 $676,817 $2,707 $674,110 Natividad 25.42 4.61% $20,909 $531,501 $2,126 $529,375 Noon 8.07 1.46% $20,909 $168,734 $675 $168,059
Total 367.32 100.00% $10,036 $3,686,387 $14,746 $3,671,642

4. The methodology used to calculate the Reimbursement Charge owed by each Responsible Property Owner is based on a pro -rata developable acreage basis. The total amount of acreage within the Zone of Benefit is 776.75 less 225.7 2 acres of roads, drainage, school sites, and open space for a net developable acreage of 551.03.

1 APNs shown in Paragraph 2, above.
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5. The Reimbursement Charge established pursuant to this R e s o l u t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d b y a R e s p o n s i b l e O w n e r as a precondition to making application for the first City approval for any of the following: (i) a statutory development agreement for any portion of their property with in the Zone of Benefit; (ii) a tentative subdivision map or parcel map to subdivide any portion of their property within the Zone of Benefit; (iii) any permit or land use entitlement for the development of any portion of their property within the Zone of Benefit. A Responsible Owner of p r o p e rt y w i t h i n t h e Zo n e o f B e n e fi t shall h a v e no obli gation to p a y t h e C i t y u n l e s s a n d until the owner of such property or a representative of such owner, applies to obtain approval from the City to develop their property within the Zone of Benefit or to obtain approval as set out in this section.

6. The City shall maintain a separate account for collection of the Reimbursement Charges and shall immediately pay to Sponsor a percentage of the amount so collected as specified in this Resolution until the full reimbursement of the amount of R e i m b u r s e m e n t C h a r g e specified in this Resolution has been paid.

7. R e s p o n s i b l e Owners shall receive credit against the Reimbursement Charge levied against their property pursuant to this R e s o l u t i o n for costs which the Responsible Owner h a s actually p a i d through the Zone of Benefit or other verifiable means.

8. Whenever a Reimbursement Charge obligation of the Responsible O w n e r has b e e n paid in f u l l a n d permanently satisfied, the City shall prepare and record a Notice of Release of Reimbursement Lien identifying by assessor's parcel number and R e s p o n s i b l e Owner’s property being released.

9. The Sponsor’s right to t h e R eim b u rs em en t C h arge reimbursement is assignable and transferable, including but not limited to collateral assignment to the Sponsor’s lender, after written notice is delivered to the City advising the City to whom f u t u r e p a y m e n t s are to be made and after the City has given its w r i t t e n consent to s u c h assignment or transfer, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or conditioned.

10. Reimbursement Charges shall mature and become due and payable in full by R e s p o n s i b l e Owners on or before January 13, 2036, (t en (10) years after t h e adoption of this Resolution, establishing the Reimbursement C ha r ge s).

11. Reimbursement Charges shall be collected by the City for a period of 20 years. If the Sponsor has not recovered its share of the Reimbursement Charges, the Sponsor may request that the City continue to collect t h e R e i m b u r s e m e n t Charges f o r an additional 10 years. Such request shall be made in writing to the City Manager at least 120 days prior to the expiration of the 20-year period.

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12. Collection of the Reimbursement Charges shall cease when the Sponsor has recovered its full share of the Reimbursement Charges or a period of 20 years has lapsed (or 30 years if extended as provided for above), whichever occurs first.

13. The Zone of Benefit and Reimbursable Charges owed to a Sponsor by the Responsible Property Owners runs with the land and shall be binding on all successors in interest and assigns of any of the Responsible Property Owner of property with the Zone of Benefit.

14. The City Manager shall cause a certified copy of this Resolution to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder for Monterey County, reflecting the amount levied against each Responsible Owner’s Affected Property within the Zone of Benefit.

15. Upon approval of this Resolution, the City Manager shall cause a certified copy of this Resolution to be sent by the City by certified mail to the Sponsor and to all property owners affected by the Zone of Benefit.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

_______________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________________
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk

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43 TABLE OF CONTENTS

This report provides an analysis of the Zone of Benefit submitted by East Boronda LLC for the North of Boronda Future Growth Area (FGA) Central Area and is organized in the following sections:

INTRODUCTION
A. O RDINANCE AUTHORITY
B. ZOB BOUNDARIES AND DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY
I. CONFIRMATION OF EXPENDITURES
A. D OCUMENTATION OF COSTS
B. P AST REIMBURSEMENTS AND CREDITS
II. SUMMARY OF COSTS
A. S UMMARY OF SPONSOR COSTS
B. S UMMARY OF CITY COSTS
III. COST ALLOCATION AND ANALYSIS
A. A LLOCATION METHDOLOGY
B. A GGREGATE COSTS AND ALLOCATION
C. R EIMBURSEMENT CHARGES FOR OWNERS

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. C ONCLUSIONS
B. R ECOMMENDATION

EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A: ZONE OF BENEFIT APPLICATION
EXHIBIT B: BOUNDARY DIAGRAM

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INTRODUCTION
The information provided in this report is derived primarily from the City of Salinas (“City”) Ordinance No. 2549, Ordinance No. 2590, and East Boronda LLC’s (the “Sponsor’s”) submitted Zone of Benefit (ZOB) Application.

The North of Boronda Future Growth Area (FGA) consists of four planning areas for the purposes of preparing and processing specific plans and environmental review, namely (1) the West Area, being portions of the FGA lying between San Juan Grade Road and Natividad Road; (2) the Central Area, being portions of the FGA lying between Natividad Road and the extension of Constitution Boulevard; (3) the East Area, consisting of the portions of the FGA lying between the extension of Constitution Boulevard and Williams Road; and (4) the portions of the West Area included within the adopted Gateway Center Specific Plan. This ZOB analysis is related to the Central Area.

The costs incurred within each planning area associated with preparation of the specific plans and compliance with the provisions of CEQA, as well as the City Costs, should be borne fairly and proportionately by the owners of property within each planning area. The City established a system to implement and enforce such a reimbursement via Ordinance No. 2549 which requires the formation of a ZOB covering the relevant planning area. The City has received such an application from the Sponsor and selected Willdan Financial Services to serve as the “Analyst”. The Analyst shall review the application and prepare a report (the “Analyst Report”) with the Analysts’ recommendations to the City Council.

A. O RDINANCE AUTHORITY
Ordinance No. 2549 was introduced and read on the 20 th day of May 2014 and passed and adopted on the 3 rd day of June 2014. On February 21 st, 2017, Ordinance No. 2590 was adopted and amended Ordinance No. 2549 to exclude undevelopable areas from the calculation of the fair share costs.

B. ZOB BOUNDARIES AND DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY
The Future Growth Area (FGA) in Salinas comprises approximately 2,388 acres within the City limits, generally bounded on the south and southeast by East Boronda Road, on the west by San Juan Grade Road, and on the northeast by Williams Road. Its northern limit follows the City’s Sphere of Influence as adopted by the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in Resolution No. 08-09 (May 19, 2008).

Within the FGA, the Sponsor’s ZOB Application focuses on the Central Area, specifically the portion lying between Natividad Road and the extension of Constitution Boulevard. According to the Sponsor’s attached map (see Application Attachment C), the Central Area comprises both “chargeable” and “non- 45 City of Salinas Page | 2
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chargeable” parcels totaling roughly 776.73 acres, benefiting from, or otherwise subject to, the annexation and entitlement costs for which the Sponsor seeks reimbursement. These boundaries correspond to the parcels listed in the Application ledger and have been submitted to the City as the proposed ZOB.

The full FGA is planned for up to 11,485 dwelling units and 3.992 million square feet of commercial/retail/mixed-use and public/semi-public development. The Central Area specifically will accommodate a portion of that buildout under its own specific plan and CEQA documentation, consistent with the City’s phased approach to FGA planning.

By forming a Zone of Benefit in this Central Area, the City can ensure that property owners who benefited from the Sponsor’s annexation and entitlement efforts pay their proportional share, as required under Ordinance Nos. 2549 and 2590 (collectively, the “Ordinances”).

I. CONFIRMATION OF EXPENDITURES
This section reviews the costs incurred by the Sponsor(s), verifying (1) that each claimed item was indeed paid, (2) that it is consistent with Ordinance Nos. 2549 and 2590, and (3) that it qualifies as a necessary Annexation Cost, Entitlement Cost, or City-Incurred Cost (as defined in the Ordinances).

A. D OCUMENTATION OF COSTS
The Sponsor provided a comprehensive ledger of allocated internal and consultant costs, invoices and proof-of-payment records as part of their ZOB Application, attached as Exhibit A. Attachments were not included in Exhibit A but are on file with the City and the Analyst. These line items fall primarily into (1) Pre-Annexation Engineering, (2) Environmental Documents for CEQA compliance, (3) Legal Defense of EIR challenges, and (4) City-incurred application fees. The Analyst reviewed these materials according to the reasonableness standard to confirm each cost was actually paid by the Sponsor on or about the date stated.

After review, we as the Analyst have determined that $33,854.27 in ineligible political and marketing expenses had been included. The Sponsor provided an updated ledger with those costs removed.

B. P AST REIMBURSEMENTS AND CREDITS
Prior to submitting this Zone of Benefit (ZOB) application, the Sponsor received one partial reimbursement of $297,841 from Harrod Construction Company (Christensen Trust) in 2008. These amounts will be credited toward that owner’s final Reimbursement Charge. All other Non-Participating Owners have no recorded payments and are thus credited $0.
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Additionally, in January 2001, Hartnell/Matsui entered into an option agreement with CreekBridge Homes/East Boronda LLC for the property described in this report as belonging to Hartnell. The contract granted CreekBridge Homes/East Boronda an initial five-year purchase option, renewable for up to ten one-year extensions, in exchange for annual option payments. Section 4.2 of this agreement assigns CreekBridge Homes/East Boronda LLC “sole responsibility” for obtaining and paying all subdivision mapping, environmental review and other costs related to development entitlements incurred during the option term.

II. SUMMARY OF COSTS
A. S UMMARY OF SPONSOR COSTS
The following table summarizes the costs incurred by the Sponsor for the annexation and entitlement of the ZOB.

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Interest is added to each sponsor-paid invoice to reflect the time value of money between the date of payment and the date the reimbursement is made. Consistent with best practices and the Ordinances, simple interest is applied monthly at an annual rate of six percent (6%) through the date of adoption of the Resolution creating the ZOB, and eight percent (8%) thereafter. Incorporating interest places early-year expenditures on equal footing with recent ones and provides a fair return to the Sponsors until their costs are recovered.

B. S UMMARY OF CITY COSTS
The City has incurred $11,140 in consultant costs thus far and expects to incur an additional $3,000 in consultant costs before the ZOB charge goes into effect.

These costs have been incorporated into the analysis.

III. COST ALLOCATION AND ANALYSIS
A. A LLOCATION METHODOLOGY
Reimbursable costs are distributed on a pro-rata developable acreage basis as mandated by Ordinances 2549 and 2590. The total amount of chargeable acreage is 776.75 total acres less 225.72 acres of roads, drainage, school sites and open space for net chargeable acreage of 551.03.

For purposes of allocating expenditures to owners within the ZOB, all invoices have been divided into two periods: (1) Pre-2011 (the span during which the Option Agreement was in force, and (2) from 2011 to the present. During the Pre-2011 period, amounts that would have been charged to Hartnell properties have been assigned to East Boronda LLC.

Using net developable (i.e., chargeable) acres as the divisor ensures that only the land that can be subdivided, entitled, and ultimately developed bears the reimbursement burden, which satisfies the proportional-benefit standard set out in Ordinances 2549 and 2590. By removing rights-of-way, drainage corridors, open- space dedications, and other permanently undevelopable parcels from the denominator, the methodology (1) aligns each dollar of cost with property that will realize an increase in value from the Annexation and Specific Plan work, (2) avoids over-charging the developable acreage to subsidize land that confers a public benefit but yields no private development potential, and (3) mirrors the approach recommended in the aforementioned ordinances, thereby promoting consistency and administrative simplicity. This net-acre basis also conforms to Government Code nexus principles by establishing a clear, measurable relationship between the costs incurred and the parcels that directly benefit from those costs.

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In reviewing the original application, Willdan pointed out that some of the gross acreages of the Assessor’s Parcels were inconsistent with the data from the Monterey County Assessor. The Sponsor has corrected these inconsistencies.

Since the actual number of net acres will not be finalized until a final map is recorded for the properties, the net acreages used for this analysis are subject to change.

The net acreage by owner data is provided in the table below.

B. A GGREGATE COSTS AND ALLOCATION
The following table summarizes the Aggregate Annexation and Entitlement costs incurred by the Sponsor and allocated to each landowner in the ZOB according to the methodology in Section III.A above for the pre-2011 Option Period.

The following table summarizes the Aggregate Annexation and Entitlement costs incurred by the Sponsor and allocated to each landowner in the ZOB according to the methodology in Section III.A above for the period during which the option was not in force.

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And finally, the following table represents the combination of the above analyses, assigning the costs attributable to the Hartnell property during the option period to East Boronda LLC.

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C. R EIMBURSEMENT CHARGES FOR OWNERS
The following table summarizes the Acreage attributable to each non-participating owner, expresses the ZOB charge on a per acre basis, and also shows the total amount owed for the underlying land. Additionally, the table shows how much will be retained by the City and how much will be allocated to the Sponsor as reimbursement for costs incurred.

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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. C ONCLUSIONS
x After excluding political and marketing expenditures, all remaining sponsor and City costs have been verified as eligible, yielding a gross eligible cost total of about $8.5 million with approximately $3.7 million owed to the City and the Sponsor in reimbursements.
x Allocating those costs over 551.03 developable acres produces a charge per acre of $20,909 for most owners, $7,925 for Hartnell, and $7,352 for Christensen Trust.
x For each payment made, 0.4% will be retained by the City and 99.6% will be remitted to the Sponsor.
x Simple interest accrues on sponsor advances at six percent (6%) per year until the ZOB ordinance is adopted, and at eight percent (8%) thereafter, as specified in Ordinance 2549 § 4(2)(c).

B. R ECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend that the City adopt a Resolution forming the Central Area ZOB, accepting the verified cost schedule and establishing the reimbursement methodology described above and record it as a Reimbursement Lien against all chargeable properties within the area.
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City of Salinas Ordinance No. 2549 and Ordinance No. 2590

Application updated based on Willdan November 2025 Analyst Report confirming Verifed Sponsor Reimbursable Costs and Reimbursement Charges as of October 31, 2025.

1. Name and address of Sponsor:

East Boronda LLC (including all predecessors thereof)
c/o Robert Bikle
1975 W. El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Mountain View, CA 94040

2. Zone of Benefit Area:

Central Area - North of Boronda Future Growth (“FGA”) Planning Area.

3. Annexation Costs for which Sponsor seeks reimbursement:

See Amended Attachment A – East Boronda LLC (and all predecessors thereof) Sponsor costs incurred and cost reimbursement sought as of October 31, 2025. Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred.

4. Entitlement Costs for which Sponsor seeks reimbursement:

See Amended Attachment A - East Boronda LLC (and all predecessors thereof) Sponsor costs incurred and cost reimbursement sought as of October 31, 2025. Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred.

5. Interest to be charged and reimbursed:

Six percent (6%) per annum simple interest for all costs approved for reimbursement from the date such costs were actually expended to the date of the adoption of the Resolution provided in Section 8 of Ordinance 2549.

As of the date of adoption of the Resolution provided in Section 8 of Ordinance 2549, all outstanding unreimbursed costs approved by said Resolution, shall accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum simple interest.

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6. Cost Estimates are eligible for reimbursement pursuant to the Ordinance because:

The expenses sought for reimbursements through October 31, 2025 set forth in the Amended Attachment A and Amended Attachment D reflect the Entitlement and Annexation Costs paid by Sponsor (or its predecessors) as verified by the Analyst Report, for work related to the Central Area pre-zoning, annexation, Specific Plan, and related land use entitlements, as well as, the legal defense of the City’s CASP entitlements, which costs benefited other the owners within the CASP by securing land use entitlements for their properties.

7. Confirmation that the Sponsor informed the other property owners within the planning area of (i) the actual costs incurred and/or anticipated to be incurred; (ii) that the Sponsor attempted to gain financial participation from the other owners within the planning area; and (iii) that the Sponsor intends to seek reimbursement pursuant to the provisions in this ordinance:

CASP Notice to Owners of Owner’s Reimbursement Costs owed Sponsor was sent on May 17, 2017 and April 30, 2024. See Attachment B. Sponsor will Notice and seek additional reimbursable costs as incurred.

8. Map showing the properties to be included in the Zone of Benefit, together with a list of the names, addresses, parcel number, and approximate acreage of all the owners of land within the proposed Zone of Benefit as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll:

See Attachment C.

9. Annexation Costs, the Entitlement Costs, and the City Costs shall be spread among the properties within the Zone of Benefit as follows:

For purposes of reimbursement of costs, costs were allocated among the Participating and Non-Participating owners of the 551.05 acres of chargeable lands. The 225.70 acres of the non-chargeable land (SUHSD, AUSD, Settrini, Igaz, Garcia, Helmers, and Open Space) were either not annexed in to the City, have no developable land, or is land purchased by or reserved for public schools, which is not be included in the acreage when calculating the reimbursement due from Non-Participating Owners as set forth in the amended Reimbursement Ordinance 2590. Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred See Amended Attachment D.

10. The extent to which the Annexation Costs and Entitlement Costs has relieved or will relieve other property owners or developers within the proposed Zone of Benefit of the need to obtain an SOI amendment, annexation, prezoning, prepare or process specific plans, environmental impact reports or other environmental documents, and whether or not the properties within the Zone of Benefit would be required to take such steps in order to receive approval for future development:
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As of October 31, 2025, Sponsor East Boronda, LLC (and its predecessors), along with Harrod Construction Company, on behalf of Participating Owner the Christensen Trust, have collectively spent, a total of no less than the verified costs shown Amended Attachments A and D which costs have not been paid by the other Non-Participating Owners in the Central Area, but which costs were critical to completing the required CASP area pre-zoning, annexation, environmental review, Specific Plan preparation, and other related land use entitlements, as well as, paying for the legal defense of the City’s CASP entitlements for the Central Area, all of which costs and entitlements benefited all of the Owners with developable land within the Central Area, who’s land is now subject to and enjoys the benefits of these land use entitlements. Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred.

Harrod/Christensen Trust is given credit for their costs paid in as reflected on Amended Attachment D but Harrod/Christensen Trust still owes Sponsor, East Boronda LLC, for Harrod/Christensen Trust’s additional proportion of the total costs paid by East Boronda LLC through October 31, 2025.

11. The following individual(s) are to be reimbursed:

East Boronda LLC
c/o Ghandi Macachor, Controller
1975 W. El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Mountain View, CA 94040

$3,671,642 as of October 31, 2025 - See Amended Attachment D Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred.

Attachments:

Amended Attachment A – East Boronda LLC (and its predecessor’s) Verified Sponsor Costs as of October 31, 2025
Attachment B – Reimbursement Notices Sent to Central Area Owners Attachment C - Map of Zone of Benefit Area and list of Owners and Acreages Amended Attachment D – Verified Sponsor Costs with Owner Reimbursement Cost Allocation as of October 31, 2025

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East Boronda LLC &
its Verified Sponsor
Costs

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II. SUMMARY OF COSTS
A. S UMMARY OF SPONSOR COSTS
The following table summarizes the costs incurred by the Sponsor for the annexation and entitlement of the ZOB.

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Reimbursement
Notices Sent to
Central Area Owners

Attachment B

Reimbursement
Notices Sent to
Central Area Owners

63 NoticetoOwnersRegardingSponsorReimbursementforCentralArea-FutureGrowthAreaCostsPursuanttoSalinasCityOrdinance2549andAmendmentsThereto.May31,2017* PursuanttoSalinasCityOrdinance2549,andAmendmentsthereto,Sponsors,ThrustIV,Inc.andHarrodConstructionCompany(collectively"Sponsors")herebynotifythebelowOwnersthat:AsofMay31,2017,Sponsors,includinganyandallpredecessors,haveincurred,oranticipateincurring,$4,807,517.31incostsforannexation,entitlement,andotherrelatedcostsforlanduseentitlementsasdescribedinOrdinance2549,andAmendmentsthereto,fortheCentralAreaoftheFutureGrowthAreaassetforthherein*("SponsorCosts").

1. ThebelowOwnersoweSponsorstheproportionateshareofSponsors'Costsintheamountssetforthbelow,plusinterestfromdateofexpendituretodateofreimbursement*.SponsorsherebyrequestfinancialparticipationfromthebelowOwners.

2. 3. SponsorsareinitiatingproceedingswiththeCityofSalinastoformaZoneofBenefitpursuanttoCityOrdinance2549fortheCentralAreaoftheFutureGrowthAreatoseekreimbursementfromthebelowOwnersforthetheirunpaidOwners'proportionateshareofSponsors'Costsassetforthherein,plusinterestfromdateofexpendituretodateofreimbursement*.

SponsorCostsPaidorAnticipatedtobePaidAsofMay31,2017*
ThrustIV,Inc.c/oHughBikle1975W.ElCaminoReal,Ste100MountainView,CA94040 HarrodConstructionCompanyc/oRayHarrod,Jr.365VictorStreet,SuiteSSalinas,CA93907Costs$3,728,207.71*Costs$1,079,309.60**AnticipatedfutureSponsorCostsareestimatesandsubjecttochangewhenactualcostsareknown.CitycostsmaybebeupdatedastheCitygoesthroughitsrecordsreexpensesincurred.Theaboveamountsdonotincludeinterestowedandsuchinterestwillbecalculatedatthetimeofpayment.Ifanownerdoesnotparticipatenow,reimbursementwillbecollectedbytheCityatthetimeanownerappliesfordevelopment.

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64 Owners'RequiredReimbursementAsofMay31,2017*-AllocationSheetAttached ScagliottiRichard&JoannM.ScaggliottiRomans2000TrustPura2006Trust117N.1stStreetKingCity,CA93930APNs:153-071-011153-071-036153-071-035153-071-034Owes$306,043.40* MatsuiAndrewToshikkiyoMatsuiMatsui2010Trust1645OldStageRoadSalinas,CA93908APNs:153-091-010153-091-009153-091-008153-091-017Owes$1,454,264.60* NatividadRoad,SalinasLLC Noon1521WestbranchDr.#200 LarryNoonHarrettMannina,Jr.MeLean,VA22102PriorAPN:211-013-004(NewAPN:211-013-013)Owes$205,428.84*510N1stStreet#110SanJose,CA95112APN:153-091-003Owes$74,165.26* HelmersProbert/CordiroliDannyProbertMiltonCodiroli GeorgeHelmers1188PadreDr.,#101Salinas,CA93901APN:153-101-00573668ImnahaHwyJoseph,OR97846APN:153-091-015Owes$1,641,554.23*Owes$66,748.73* ChristensenTrustJosephP.Ferry,TrusteeCharitableTrustundertheJuliaChristensen1995Trust,datedJuly24,1995P.O.Box222021Carmel,CA93922PriorAPNs:153-091-005&153-091-001(NewAPNs:153-091-018;153-091-019;153-091-020;&153-091-021)Owes$1,059,312.25* *AnticipatedfutureSponsorCostsareestimatesandsubjecttochangewhenactualcostsareknown.CitycostsmaybebeupdatedastheCitygoesthroughitsrecordsreexpensesincurred.Theaboveamountsdonotincludeinterestowedandsuchinterestwillbecalculatedatthetimeofpayment.Ifanownerdoesnotparticipatenow,reimbursementwillbecollectedbytheCityatthetimeanownerappliesfordevelopment.

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65 WorksheetAllOwner'sShareofCosts*May31,2017(AcresperRJAAssoc.,CivilEngineers,Gilroy,CA) CostsPaidasofAcresShareMay31,2017 CostsShareOf OverpaidCostsOwed(Underpaid)%Owners APNParticipatingOwnersProbartThrustandCodiroliTrustAlisalElem.SchoolDistrict 153-091-015214.64-12.01-15.68-3.24SalinasHighSchoolDistrictOpenSpace 183.7134.15%$3,728,207.71$1,641,554.23$2,086,653.48TotalProbertaridCodiroliTrusts 153-091-005153-091-001ChristensenTrustChristensenTrustSantaRitaElem.SchoolDistrictOpenSpace

73.4076.20-11.40-19.65118.5522.03%$1,079,309.6051,059,312.25$ 19,997.35TotalChristensenTrust ChargeableOwnersNotParticipatingMatsuiTrustMatsuiTrustMatsuiTrustMatsuiTrustSalinasHighSchoolDistrictOpenSpace 153-091-010153-091-009153-091-008153-091-017

89.6040.0840.0050.05-4.40-52.58162.7530.25%$TotalMatsuiTrust $1,454,264.60$(1,454,264.60)ScagllottiScagliottiScagllottiScagliottiOpenSpace

8.43153-071-011153-071-036153-071-035153-071-0345.0020.863.29-3.33 $306,043.40$(306,043.40)34,256.37%$TotalScagllotti

25.42-2.4322.994.27%NatividadRoad,Salinas,LLCOpenSpaceTotalNatividadRoad,Salinas,LLC211-013-004 $205,428.84$(205,426.84) 153-091-0039.05NoonOpenSpace ^758.301.54%$ $ 74,165.20$(74,165.26)TotalNoon

19.30-11.83153-101005HelmersOpenSpace $ 66,748.73$ (66,748.73)538.02100.00%$4,807,517.31$ 4.807^51731"T7.471.39%$TotalHelmers TotalPrivateChargeableLands (0.00)LandsNOTChargeableSalinasHighSchoolDistrictSalinasHighSchoolDistrictAlisalElem.SchoolDistrictFutureSantaRitaElem.SchoolDistrict(CurrentlyBruceRichardsonTrust)IgnazRanches,LLCSettrlnlRanches,LLCGarciaOpenSpaceWithinChargeableOwners'LandsTotalLandsNotChargeable 211-013-004153-091-006153-091-007153-091-005153-091-001211-013-010211-013-011211-013-007-

4.4015.6812.01

11.40 84.610.5193.81222.42
760.44TotalAcresWithinCentralAreaSpecificPlan
CASPCOSTS1-1-2001THRU8-31-13AilOWNERS5-31-1?FGA
*AnticipatedfutureSponsorCostsareestimatesandsubjecttochangewhenactualcostsareknown.CitycostsmaybebeupdatedastheCitygoesthroughitsrecordsreexpensesincurred.Theaboveamountsdonotincludeinterestowedandsuchinterestwillbecalculatedatthetimeofpayment.Ifanownerdoesnotparticipatenow,reimbursementwillbecollectedbytheCityatthetimeanownerappliesfordevelopment.

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66 NOTICE TO OWNERS REGARDING SPONSOR REIMBURSEMENT
FOR CENTRAL AREA - FUTURE GROWTH AREA COSTS Pursuant to Salinas City Ordinance 2549 and Amendments Thereto
April 30, 2024
Pursuant to Salinas City Ordinance 2549, and amendments thereto. Sponsor, East Boronda, LLC ("Sponsor") hereby notifies the below Owners that:

1. As of April 30, 2024, Sponsor and its predecessors, and Harrod Construction Company, on behalf of a Participating Owner, ("HCC"), have incurred $9,168,900.32 in costs for annexation, entitlement, and other related costs for land use entitlements as described in Ordinance 2549, afid amendments thereto, for the Central Area of the Future Growth Area, also known as the Central Area Specific Plan area (CASP), as set forth herein ("CASP Costs").

2. The below Participating and Non-Participating Owners owe Sponsor and HCC a proportionate share of the CASP Costs in the amounts set forth below, plus interest from the date of expenditure to the date of reimbursement. Sponsor hereby requests reimbursement from the Owners.

3. Sponsor is initiating proceedings with the City of Salinas to form a Zone of Benefit pursuant to City Ordinance 2549, and amendments thereto, for the Central Area of the Future Growth Area to seek reimbursement from the Owners for their unpaid proportionate share of CASP Costs.

Sponsor and Participating Owner CASP Costs Paid As of
April 30, 2024
East Boronda, LLC c/o Harrod Construction Company
Robert Bikle 1975 W. El c/o Ray Harrod, Jr. 365 Victor
Camino Real, Ste. 100 Street, Suite S
Mountain View, CA 94040 Salinas, CA 93907
Costs $7,997,903.20 Costs $1,170,997.12
TOTAL CASP COSTS PAID: $9,168,900.32
67 4. CASP Costs and Interest will continue to accrue until such time Owner pays their reimbursement in full and elects to pay all future charges upon invoice.

Owners have the right to pay a reimbursement any time prior to the date due.

All outstanding unreimbursed CASP Costs shall be due and payable for each Owner's property upon the earlier of (i) a development application for the said Owner's property or (ii) the tenth anniversary following the adoptioii by the City of the Zone of Benefit Resolution.

5. The CASP Costs identified in this Notice only include interest owed through April 30, 2024. Interest shall continue to accrue and will be calculated at the time of reimbursement payment.

6. City and Sponsor reserve the right to amend CASP Costs from time to time as a result of City review of expenses.

Owners' Share of CASP Cost Allocation & Required Reimbursement As of April 30, 2024 - Allocation Sheet Attached
East Boronda, LLC
1975 W. El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Mountain View CA 94040
Prior APN.T 53-091-015
NewAPNs: 153-091-022; 153-091-023; 153-091-024
Share $ 2,315,947.10
Paid $ 7,997,903.20 Overpaid $ 5,384,115.10
68 Christensen Trust
Joseph P. Ferry, Trustee
Charitable Trust under the Julia Christensen
1995 Trust, dated July 24, 1995
P.O. Box 222021,
Carmel, CA 93922
Prior APNs: 153-091-005 & 153-091-001
NewAPNs: 153-091-018; 153-091-019;
153-091-020; & 153-091-021
Share $2,342,707.20
Paid $ 1,170,997.12 (by Harrod)
Scagliotti
Richard & JoAnn M. Scaggliotti
Romans 2000 Trust / Pura 2006 Trust
PO Box 705
King City CA 93930
APNs: 153-071-011; 153-071-036;
153-071-035; 153-071-034
Hartnell College Foundation
PO Box 2258,
Salinas CA 93902
APNs: 153-091-010; 153-091-009;
153-091-008; 153-091-017
Natividad Road Salinas LLC
1521 Westbranch Dr. #200
McLean, VA 22102
Prior APN: 211-013-004
New APN: 211-013-013
Owes $873,869.08
Owes $639,688.12
Owes $3,297,338.89
Owes $5(j2,654.41
69 Noon
Larry Noon & Harrett Mannina, Jr.
510 N 1 Street #110 San Jose, CA 95112
APN: 153-091-003 Owes $160,564.61

Noon
Larry Noon & Harrett Mannina, Jr.
510 N P'Street #110 San Jose, CA 95112
APN: 153-091-003 Owes $160,564.61
70 Central Area Specific Plan Zone of Benefit
Annexation and Entitiement Costs
East Boronda and Christensen (Harrod) Are Oniy Participating Owners Aprii 30,2024
(Acres per RJA Assoc^ Civil Engineers, Gilroy, OA)
Owners APN Acres
Particloatlnfl Ovmers
East Boronda. LLC 153-091-022 214.64
East Boronda, LLC 153091-023
Ea^ Bnonda. LLC 153091-024
Alisal Eiem. School Disthct -12.01
Salinas High School District -15.68
Open Space -3.24
TotW East Boronda, LLC 183.71
Christensen Trust / Harrod Norms 153091-018 45.55
Christensen Tnist / hterrod Homes 163091-019 31.52
Christensen Totst / Harrod Homes 153 091- 020 50.52
Christwisen Trust / Harrod Homes 153 091-021 30.90

0.00 Open Space ■19.24
Total Christensen Trust 13945
Charoeable Owners Not ParbclDatfna
Haitnefl 153 091-010 69.60
Harinell 153 091-009 40.06
Hartrteil 153091-008 40.00
HartneS 153091-017 50.05
Safinas High School District -4.40
Open Space -63.13
Total Hertneli 16246
Scagliotti 153071-011 6.43
Scagiiott) 153071-036 5.00
Scagliotti 153071 035 20.86
Scagliotti 153 071-034 3.29
(^n Space -5.23
Total Scagliotti 3248
%
Share
Costi*
Interest
Share Of Calculated Reimbsto Costs Overpaid
Costa Owed Interest Oared (Underpaid)

33.34% $ 7.997,003.20 S 2.143.2S6.90 $ 17^600.20 % 297J41.00 $ 9.384.113.10

25.27% % 1.170,997.12 S 1.624,563.30 $ 718.143.90 S (»7,841.00) S (873469.08)

29.43% I
S.87% %
% 1.892,310.00 $ 1413,028.89 $
377.412.01 $ 262476.11 I
S (3407438J9)
$ (639.688.12)
Natividad Road. Satinas. LLC 211-013-013
OpefiSpaoe
Total Nadvidad Road. Salinas, LLC
Noon 153"091-(X)3
Open Space
Total Noon
Total Private Chargeable Lands
Lands NOT Charaeafate
SaHnas High Sctool District
Salinas High School CHsMct
Allsal Etem. School District
Ignas RaiKhes, LLC
Settrtnl Ranct^, LLC
Careia

25.42 0.00
2542

9.05 -0.93

8.12 211-013-004
153-091 006
153-091-007
153- 091-005
153-091 001
211-013-010-
211-013011-
211-013 007-
153-101-005
Open Space WNtMn Chaigeable Owners'Lands
Total Lands Not Chargeable

4.61%

1.47% $
296,563.01 $ 206.991.40 $
94,73417 S 65.832.44
551.05 100.00% $ 9,168,90042 $ 6.428,83748 I 2.740,062.94

4.40 15.60

12.01 84.61

0.51 11.83

96.74 22170
$ (502,65441)
% (160,564.61)
$ (0.^
Total Acres Within Central Area Specific Plan 776.75
71 Attachment C
Map of Zone of
Benefit Area and list
of Owners and
Acreages

Attachment C

Map of Zone of
Benefit Area and list
of Owners and
Acreages

72 E. BORONDA RD

HEMINGWAY DRIVE

CONSTITUTION BLVDOLD STAGE ROAD

RUSSELL ROAD

RUSSELL ROADEASTBORONDA ROAD

CONSTITUTION BLVD

NATIVIDAD ROAD
INDEPENDENCE BLVD.

NATIVIDAD ROAD

CONSTITUTION BLVD
APN 211-013-007GARCIA(NOT ANNEXED)APN 211-013-003SETTRINI(NOT ANNEXED) APN 153-071-011SCAGLIOTTI, PURAAPN 153-071-036SCAGLIOTTI, PURA APN 153-071-034SCAGLIOTTI, PURAAPN 153-091-003MANNING,LARRY NOON SALINAS UNION HIGHSCHOOL DISTRICTAPN 153-091-014(APN 153-091-006)APN 153-091-016(APN 211-013-004)APN 211-013-011SETTRINI(NOT ANNEXED)APN 211-013-012NATIVIDAD ROAD, SALINAS, LLCAPN 211-013-010IGAZ RANCH(NOT ANNEXED)APN 153-091-017HARTNELL COLLEGEFOUNDATIONAPN 153-091-008HARTNELL COLLEGEFOUNDATIONAPN 153-091-009HARTNELL COLLEGEFOUNDATIONAPN 153-091-010HARTNELL COLLEGEFOUNDATION APN 153-091-024EAST BORONDAROAD, SALINAS LLC
APN 153-091-023EAST BORONDAROAD, SALINAS LLC
APN 153-071-035SCAGLIOTTI, PURA
APN 153-091-022EAST BORONDAROAD, SALINAS LLC
APN 153-091-021CHRISTENSENAPN 153-091-020CHRISTENSEN
APN 153-091-019CHRISTENSENAPN 153-091-018CHRISTENSENALISAL ELEMENTARYSCHOOL DISTRICTAPN 153-091-011(APN 153-091-001,APN 153-091-005,APN 153-091-007) APN 153-101-005HELMERS

ENGIEERSNNNSSSRRREE PLAUVYO
SALINAS, CALIFORNIAJune 10, 2024 JOB NUMBER: 072063

CENTRAL AREA FOR SPECIFIC PLANSPONSOR REIMBURSEMENT EXHIBIT

LEGENDLANDS NOTCHARGEABLEEX LOTLINE
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CHARGEABLE OWNERS
East Boronda, LLC
1975 W. El Camino Real, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94040

Prior APN:
153-091-015
New APNs:
153-091-022; 153-091-023; 153-091-024

Acres: 183.71

Hartnell College Foundation
PO Box 2258
Salinas, CA 93902

APNs: 153-091-010; 153-091-009;
153-091-008; 153-091-017

Acres: 162.20
Scagliotti
Richard & JoAnn M. Scaggliotti
Romans 2000 Trust / Pura 2006 Trust
PO Box 705
King City CA 93930

APNs: 153-071-011; 153-071-036;
153-071-035; 153-071-034

Acres: 32.35

Natividad Road Salinas LLC
1521 Westbranch Dr. #200
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Prior APN: 211-013-004
New APN: 211-013-013

Acres: 25.42
Noon
Larry Noon & Harrett Mannina, Jr.
510 N 1
st Street #110
San Jose, CA 95112

APN: 153-091-003

Acres: 8.12
Christensen Trust
Joseph P. Ferry, Trustee
Charitable Trust under the Julia Christensen
1995 Trust, dated July 24, 1995
P. O. Box 222021,
Carmel, CA 93922

Prior APNs: 153-091-005 & 153-091-001
New APNs: 153-091-018; 153-091-019;
153-091-020; & 153-091-021
Acres: 139.25

OWNERS NOT CHARGEABLE
Salinas Union High School District
431 W Alisal Street
Salinas, CA 93901

Prior APNs: 153-091-006; 211-013-004
New APNs: 153-091-014; 153-091-016

Acres: 20
Alisal Elementary School District
1205 E Market Street
Salinas, CA 93905

Prior APNs: 153-091-001; 153-091-005;
153-091-007
New APN: 153-091-011

Acres: 12.01

74 22223\000\2078312.4:62024
Garcia
256 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906

APN: 211-013-007

Acres: 0.51

Helmers
25015 Boots Road
Monterey, CA 93940

APN: 153-101-005

Acres: 11.83

Settrini
250 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906

APNs: 211-013-003; 211-013-011

Acres: 84.61

OPEN SPACE WITHIN CHARGEABLE LANDS

Acres: 96.74

75 Amended
Attachment D

Verified Costs &
Allocations

76 4896-2829-8374, v. 1

AMENDED ATTACHMENT D

Responsible
Owners1
Eligible
Acres
Percent
Allocation
Charge
per Acre
Total
Charge
Amount to
City (0.4%)
Amount to
Sponsor
Christensen
Trust
139.25 25.27% $7,352 $1,023,817 $4,095 $1,019,721
Hartnell
College
Foundation
162.21 29.44% $7,925 $1,285,519 $5,142 $1,280,377
Scagliotti 32.37 5.87% $20,909 $676,817 $2,707 $674,110 Natividad 25.42 4.61% $20,909 $531,501 $2,126 $529,375 Noon 8.07 1.46% $20,909 $168,734 $675 $168,059
Total 367.32 100.00% $10,036 $3,686,387 $14,746 $3,671,642

1 APNs shown in Paragraph 2, above.
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Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salinas and the County of Monterey to Administer and Operate the SHARE Center
Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Salinas (City) and the County of Monterey (County) for joint governance, funding, and operation of the SHARE Center and take all necessary actions to implement its provisions in an amount not to exceed fifty percent of the amount required to administer the program.

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CITY OF SALINAS

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 13, 2025
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FROM: LISA BRINTON, DIRECTOR

THROUGH: ORLANDO REYES, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

BY: KAYSHLA LOPEZ, HOMELESS SERVICES MANAGER

TITLE: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY

OF SALINAS AND THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY TO

ADMINISTER AND OPERATE THE SHARE CENTER

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

A motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Salinas (City) and the County of Monterey (County) for joint governance, funding, and operation of the SHARE Center and take all necessary actions to implement its provisions in an amount not to exceed fifty percent of the amount required to administer the program

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The proposed 2025 MOU establishes a comprehensive five-year framework (FY 2025–2029) for joint administration of the SHARE Center, located at 8 45 E. Laurel Dr, with two optional five - year renewals. This MOU replaces the original 2018 MOU and 2021 MOU Amendment. The 2025 MOU further strengthens governance by clearly defining City and County responsibilities related to fiscal oversight, procurement, capital improvements, data sharing, dispute resolution and public communications. This agreement formalizes a (50/50) cost sharing structure for the SHARE center operating costs based on funding availability, establishes joint performance reporting aligned with Continuum of Care benchmarks, and introduces defined procedures for capital improvements, maintenance and corrective action. These collaborative protocols are intended to ensure accountability, sustainable service delivery and improved outcomes for unhoused residents . The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider approval of the MOU on January 13, 2026.

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DISCUSSION:

Background
In 2018, the City and County executed the original MOU for the development of a year-round emergency shelter and by 2020, both the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council adopted the official name of Salinas Housing Advancement, Resources & Education Center (SHARE Center) and secured an operator to manage the daily operations of the facility .

The SHARE Center serves as a n emergency shelter facility for individuals and families experiencing homelessness for Salinas and Monterey County residents.

In 2021, the MOU was amended to extend the term to continue coordinated oversight and operations. Since then, the SHARE Center has remained a critical resource for unhoused residents offering shelter and case management services. To further strengthen the City/County partnership, increase transparency, and support long-term planning, both entities have prepared a 2025 MOU that replaces the 2018 MOU and 2021 Amendment.
2025 Memorandum of Understanding Key Provisions

The 2025 MOU further establishes the City and County roles and responsibilities to jointly operate, fund, and oversee the SHARE Center , strengthen interagency coordination, clarify roles and responsibilities, and ensure sustainable service delivery. The MOU outlines a five-year framework (FY 2025–2029) for joint administration and financial responsibility. It includes provisions for shared operating costs contingent on funding availability, coordinated reporting and performance monitoring, and joint pursuit of funding opportunities. The MOU also allows for two five -year renewal options, for a total term not to exceed fifteen years (2040).

Key provisions include:
 County Responsibilities : Maintain ownership of the property; serve as fiscal lead including compiling and reviewing the proposed annual operations and services budget in coordination with the City; oversee facility maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements necessary to maintain a safe and functional e nvironment; and coordinate environmental, property, and facility-related compliance requirements.  City Responsibilities: Lead the competitive bidding process for selecting a shelter operator every three years , or upon termination of the current operator, i n accordance with City procurement requirements; manage RFP documentation, records retention and compliance; collaborate with the County on operator selection , responses to appeals, and contract development; and coordinate City Council and Board of Supervisors approval for operator selection and execution of related agreements.

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 Shared Responsibilities:
o Equally share (50/50) operating costs, subject to federal, state, and local funding availability.
o Jointly develop of annual budgets, cost reconciliation, and financial reporting. o Jointly prepare annual reporting, data sharing, and performance monitoring aligned with Continuum of Care benchmarks.
o Jointly pursue funding opportunities and develop contracts with aligned metrics. o Collaborate on public commu nications and convene regular operational review meetings with the operator.

The 2025 MOU also outlines compliance with federal and state laws, indemnification and insurance requirements, and dispute resolution procedures . In addition, this MOU establishes formal definitions and procedures for capital improvements versus routine maintenance and repairs. The City and County will jointly develop an annual schedule identifying planned capital improvements, maintenance activities, associated cos ts, and cost -sharing strategies. The parties agree to meet and confer prior to incurring major or emergency capital expenses and to coordinate repairs to minimize service disruption.

The MOU introduces a structured dispute resolution and corrective action process requiring good- faith administrative negotiation prior to initiation of legal remedies. This framework is intended to ensure continuity of SHARE Center operations while providing both parties a clear pathway for resolving disagreements related to compliance or performance.

Adoption of the 2025 MOU will formalize the City –County partnership, strengthen interagency coordination, and provide a clear governance structure for the SHARE Center. This agreement supports the City’s commitment to addressing ho melessness through collaborative, transparent, and sustainable solutions.

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).

Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

The proposed MOU directly supports the Salinas City Council 2025 -2028 strategic goals under Housing. This partnership advances the City's goal to promote housing stability and supportive 82 Page | 4
services for unsheltered residents and reinforces the City's commitment to promoting equitable access to essential services.

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

Preparation of this agenda item was led by the Community Development Department ( CDD), Housing Division in consultation with the City Manager’s and City Attorney’s office, and in collaboration with the County of Monterey.

FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The City and County will equally share operating costs subject to the availability of federal, state, and local funding. Operating costs include, but are not limited to, operator contracts, housing navigation and rapid rehousing services, utilities, maintenance and janitorial services, security, supplies and equipment, and insurance. The total annual operational budget for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 is approximately $3 million and is funded through a combination of City general funds, state contributions and other available resources listed in the table below . Any programmatic expansions or service model changes will be implemented through future operator agreements and funding approvals consistent with the MOU framework. The City will be responsible for the costs related to managing the city-led procurement process. Future operating budgets and funding needs will be brought to the City Council for consideration as part of the City’s budgeting processes.

FY 25-26 SHARE Center Funding Sources
Funding Source Amount
County PLHA $ 346,831
County General Fund $ 51,086

County HHAP 4 $ 103,241
County HHAP 5 $ 798,842
City General Fund $ 551,724
City Family Homeless Challenge $ 111,560
City ERF 3L $1,050,000
Total $3,013,284

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. SHARE Center MOU

83 1

RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)

A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINAS AND THE COUNTY OF

MONTEREY FOR THE SHARE CENTER

WHEREAS, the SHARE Center, serves as a critical resource for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Monterey County offering emergency shelter and case management services; and
WHEREAS, in 2018 the City and County executed the original MOU for the development of a year-round emergency shelter; and
WHEREAS, in 2021 the MOU was amended to extend the term to continue coordinated oversight and operations; and
WHEREAS, the City and County have negotiated a new Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) establishing a five -year framework (FY 2025 –2029) for the joint administration, funding, and oversight of the SHARE Center, which supersedes prior agreements; and WHEREAS, to enhance transparency, accountability, and long -term planning, the MOU outlines City, County, and sha red responsibilities related to governance roles, financial responsibilities, procurement, performance reporting, capital improvements, maintenance, data sharing and dispute resolution and collaborative protocols to ensure sustainable service delivery and improved outcomes for unhoused residents; and
WHEREAS, the City will lead the competitive bidding process for selecting a shelter operator every three years , or upon termination of the current operator, in accordance with City procurement requirements ; manage RFP documentation , records retention and compliance; collaborate with the County on operator selection, responses to appeals, and contract development; and coordinate City Council and Board of Supervisors approval for operator selection and execution of related agreements; and
WHEREAS, both parties will equally share operating costs (subject to funding availability), partner on the development of annual budgets, reporting and perfor mance monitoring, jointly pursue funding opportunities, and collaborate on public communications and operational reviews; and
WHEREAS, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors also considered approval of the MOU on January 13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. Any 84 2

subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salinas and the County of Monterey for joint governance, funding, and operations of the SHARE Center; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, for and on behalf of the City, to execute the MOU and take all necessary actions to implement its provisions. It is estimated that the total amount needed to administer the program is $3,013,284. The City’s share of the program is 50% of the total.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

______________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Between

COUNTY OF MONTEREY

and

CITY OF SALINAS

for

THE COORINATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES TO ADMINISTER

AND OPERATE THE SHARE CENTER

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Memorandum of Understanding

DECLARATION

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into as of the last date opposite the respective signatures (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY of Salinas, a California Charter City and municipal corporation (CITY), the County of Monterey , a political subdivision of the State of California (COUNTY), collectively referred to as “PARTIES”, for the purpose of identifying roles and responsibilities related to the shared administrative and financial responsibility of the SHARE Center, a low-barrier housing navigation center, located at 845 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, California 93906 owned by the COUNTY with reference to the following facts:

RECITALS

A. WHEREAS on September 25, 2018, the PARTIES entered into a n initial MOU for the coordination of responsibilities related to developing a shelter (and develop an affordable housing project for families adjacent to the SITE) and agreed to coordinate their staff to expedite site development and conduct the RFP process for the selection of, and negotiation of agreements with, a future developer and operator for the Shelter; and

B. WHEREAS on May 29, 2019, the COUNTY was awarded $6,018,100 in funding through the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (“HEAP”) by the Continuum of Care for Monterey and San Benito County for the construction of a year-round shelter at 845 East Laurel Drive; and

C. WHEREAS on September 15, 2020, the County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council formally adopted the name of the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resources & Education Center (“SHARE Center”) for the new Shelter at 845 East Laurel Drive; and

D. WHEREAS on June 22, 2021, the PARTIES extended the MOU to further coordinate their respective staff to effectively administer the operations of the SHARE Center (and develop affordable housing with a focus on families on the Property); and

E. WHEREAS the 2024 Homeless Point -in-Time Count (PIT) mandated by the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development and conducted by the local Continuum of Care lead agency revealed that 2,436 people are experiencing homelessness on any given night, representing a 19% increase from 2022; and

F. WHEREAS on November 12, 2024, the County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring an emergency shelter crisis , renewing their commitment to addressing homelessness in the Monterey County geographic region; and

G. WHEREAS the PARTIES desire to update the terms of the MOU, dated June 22, 2021, to extend the collaboration of the administration and oversight of the operations of the SHARE Center and further define roles and responsibilities; and

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H. WHEREAS this MOU supersedes all previously approved MOUs regarding the shared financial and administrative roles and responsibilities for the operation of the SHARE Center between the CITY and COUNTY; however, any terms relating to partnerships on affordable housing shall be addressed in a separate MOU.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the declaration, recitals, mutual consideration, representations, conditions, and obligations contained in this MOU, and incorporated herein, the PARTIES agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1.0

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1.1 Purpose and Goals

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes the roles and responsibilities related to the shared administrative and financial responsibility of the SHARE Center, a low - barrier housing navigation center, located at 845 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, California 93906.

a. Subject to funding availability, the COUNTY shall:

1. Maintain ownership of the property;

2. Serve as the fiscal lead, compile and review the proposed operations and services budget, and coordinate with the CITY to ensure the budget reflects jointly agreed- upon priorities and cost allocations;

3. Devote sufficient personnel to oversee the maintenance and repairs, including all capital improvements required to maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and program participants;

4. Any future conveyance of the Property must be authorized by the COUNTY;

b. Subject to funding availability, CITY shall:

1. Devote sufficient personnel to lead and manage a competitive bidding process in accordance with CITY Procurement Policies and Procedures for a shelter operator, in collaboration with the COUNTY, every three (3) years, or in the event of termination of service by the current shelter operator, unless otherwise directed by the County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council; i. CITY will receive bids and collaborate with COUNTY to determine adequacy and completeness of RFP process;
ii. CITY will document and maintain records associated with the RFP process;
iii. CITY will work collaboratively with COUNTY to respond to and RFP questions, comments or appeals.

c. Subject to funding availability, the PARTIES shall:

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provider to operate the SHARE Center, City and County staff shall provide written notice to the Board of Supervisors and the Salinas City Council. Execution of any new operator agreement resulting from such solicitation shall be contingent upon the approval of the new operator by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and the Salinas City Council.

2. Be responsible for 50% of the total operating costs of the SHARE Center which may be covered by federal, state, or local funding . “Operating costs” include, but are not limited to:
i. Operator contract(s)
ii. Rapid Re-Housing and Housing Navigation
iv. Maintenance and janitorial services
v. Utilities (electricity, gas, water, internet, etc.)
vi. Security
vii. Supplies and equipment
viii. Insurance

3. Partner with Operator on annual reports to the County Board of Supervisors and City Council. Such reports shall include, but is not limited to:
i. Number and demographics of persons served
ii. Number of persons housed to permanent housing outcomes iii. Number of persons temporarily housed in other locations (other shelters, transitional housing, bridge, etc.)
iv. Bed capacity and occupancy rates by month
v. Number of individuals connected to non-cash benefits vi. Number of individuals connected to cash income (employment, SSI/SSDI, etc.)
vii. Number of individuals connected to health insurance viii. Average length of stay
ix. HMIS compliance

4. Devote sufficient personnel to identify, pursue, and manage state, federal, and local funding and subsequent contracts required to fund the SHARE Center’s daily operations;

5. In the event that anticipated funding is not available or is reduced, the PARTIES agree to enter into good faith negotiations to revise the terms of this MOU;

6. Work collaboratively to develop a transparent and fair formal solicitation of proposals from qualified service providers to operate the SHARE Center, that shall include two (2) representatives from each entity, one member of the Continuum of Care lead agency, and at least one person with lived experience on the rating and ranking panel;

7. Collaborate on drafting contracts with aligned metrics for ongoing operations of the SHARE Center.

8. Align program outcome goals to the Continuum of Care’s established performance benchmarks to achieve a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness in Monterey County;

9. Partner on public communications, including press releases, media advisories, public statements, social media content, and informational materials related to the SHARE Center;
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10. Share data necessary to support program operations, performance monitoring, compliance reporting, and evaluation of the SHARE Center . Shared data may include, but is not limited to:
i. Shelter utilization statistics
ii. Demographic and needs data (as allowable)
iii. Outcome and performance metrics
iv. Program budgets and expenditure reports
v. HMIS-generated reports (as permitted under applicable data - sharing agreements)
vi. Financial reporting and grants management
vii. Property and environmental records, reports, studies, and other information related to the facility;

11. Convene monthly meetings with the Operator , or as otherwise mutually agreed upon, to review SHARE Center operations, outcomes, and financial status.

Standing agenda topics may include, but are not limited to:
i. Review of shelter utilization and performance metrics ii. Review of financial reports and invoices
iii. Budget planning and cost reconciliation
iv. Updates on grant applications and funding opportunities v. Operational challenges and resolution planning
vi. Community engagement and stakeholder feedback
vii. Contract compliance and reporting deadlines

12. If there is a disagreement between the PARTIES or their representative(s), the PARTIES shall proceed with resolution as outlined in Exhibit B: DISPUTES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION which is incorporated by this reference.

d. Capital Improvements, Maintenance, and Repairs

1. Definition of Capital Improvements. Capital Improvements shall mean any permanent additions, structural changes, or upgrades to the SHARE Center facility.

Capital Improvements may include, but are not limited to, roof replacement, major HVAC system upgrades, plumbing or electrical overhauls, structural renovations, and significant alterations requiring permits or capital expenditure approval.

2. Definition of Maintenance and Repairs. Maintenance and Repairs shall mean routine, periodic, or minor work necessary to keep the facility, its systems, and equipment in good operating condition, including corrective actions to restore functionality without materially extending the facility’s us eful life. Maintenance and Repairs include janitorial services, landscaping, painting, fixture replacement, minor plumbing or electrical repairs, pest control, and general upkeep.

3. Schedule of Capital Improvements, Maintenance, and Repairs. No later than November of each year, the Parties agree to develop an agreed upon schedule of capital improvements, maintenance and repairs, identify costs, and establish a cost sharing strategy to meet the goals and objectives of the schedule.

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to minimize disruption to program operations.

5. Meet and Confer. The PARTIES agree to meet and confer regarding cost share prior to incurring any expense related to Capital Improvements or major/extensive emergency Maintenance or Repair.

Section 1.2 Right of Entry

The CITY and its consultants shall have full rights to enter upon the identified property during normal business hours to conduct inspections and investigations in accordance with this Agreement. In connection with such entry and investigation, the CITY shall repair and restore any damage it may cause.

ARTICLE 2.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Section 2.1 General Compliance

The PARTIES, through their respective officers, employees, consultants, and contractors as applicable, agree to comply with all applicable federal, State and local laws and regulations governing public agencies, including any necessary environmental review analysis as applicable to the implementation of the SHARE Center. Documentation of such compliance shall be made available for review by either Party upon request by the other Party.

Section 2.2 Five (5) Year Term of MOU

The term of this MOU (the “Term”) shall start as of the Effective Date of this MOU and shall terminate upon the conclusion of the “Five (5) Year Term of Use ”, as set forth above .

Upon expiration of the initial term, the Agreement may be renewed for two (2) additional terms of five (5) years, provided that the PARTIES delivers written notice of its intent to renew no less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the initial term.

Renewal shall be subject to mutual agreement of the PARTIES on any revised terms and conditions, which shall be documented in writing prior to the commencement of the renewal term.

Section 2.3 Termination

This MOU may be terminated by either Party upon one hundred twenty days (120) days advance written notice. Prior to any said termination, the PARTIES shall meet and confer in good faith. In the event of termination of this MOU by either Party, the provisions of ARTICLE 3. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS shall survive the termination of this MOU.

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Section 2.4 Mutual Indemnification

The PARTIES shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the COUNTY and CITY, its officers, agents, representatives, volunteers, and employees from any claim, liability, demand, loss, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), injury or damage rising out of, or in connection with, performance, or attempted performance, directly or indirectly, of this MOU by the PARTIES and/or its agents, employees or volunteers, excepting only loss, injury or damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of personnel employed by either PARTY. It is the intent of the PARTIES to this MOU to provide the broadest possible coverage for the COUNTY and CITY. Either PARTY shall reimburse the other for all costs, attorneys' fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred with respect to any claim, judgment, or litigation in which the PARTY is obligated to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the COUNTY pursuant to this MOU. This provision shall survive expiration or termination of this MOU.

Section 2.5 Insurance

During the Term of this MOU, the PARTIES shall each secure and maintain the insurance or self-insurance as described in Exhibit A.

ARTICLE 3.

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Section 3.1 Documentation and Record-Keeping

a. Records to be maintained. The PARTIES shall maintain all records and such records shall include but not be limited to:

1. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken.

2. Records required to document the solicitation and selection of a developer and operator.

3. Records required by funding agencies related to the implementation of the MOU.
b. Retention. The PARTIES shall retain all records pertinent to services performed and expenditures incurred pursuant to this MOU with the COUNTY for a period of three (3) years after the final payment for any and all costs incurred for services performed and expenditures incurred pursuant to this MOU and corresponding grant funding for the implementation of the SHARE Center.

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ARTICLE 4.

PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS

Section 4.1 Conduct

a. Assignability. Neither Party shall assign or transfer any interest in this MOU without the prior written consent of the other Party, at its sole discretion. b. Hatch Act. The PARTIES agree that under this MOU, no funds shall be provided, nor will any personnel be employed in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political activities that would violate 5 U.S.C. Chapter 15, Section 1501 et seq.
c. Conflict of Interest. The PARTIES each agree to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 570.611 with respect to conflicts of interest, as it may apply to their respective agents, employees, consultants, officers, appointed or elected officials, as listed under this regulation.

ARTICLE 5.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Section 5.1 Applicable Laws and Regulation

The PARTIES agree to comply with the following laws and regulations insofar as they apply to the performance of this MOU:

a. Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 through 7414.
b. Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) , as amended (33 U.S.C. 1318- Records and Reports) relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information, as well as other requirements specified in Section 114 of the Clean Water Act (which authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] to issue EPA Section 114 Information Requests to gather data necessary for enforcing environmental laws) and Section 308 of the Clean Water Act, and all regulations as applicable to the performance of this MOU.
c. Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93 -234) regarding the sale, lease or other transfer of land acquired, cleared, or improved under the terms of this MOU, as it may apply to the provisions of this MOU. d. Environmental Protection Agency Lead-Based Paint Regulations. e. Historic Preservation requirements as set out in the National Historic Preservation Act, Pub. L. No. 89 -665, as amended by Pub. L. No. 96 -51) and the procedures set forth in 54 U.S.C. Section 300101, et seq. In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty (50) years old or older or that are included on a federal, State, or local historic property list.

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ARTICLE 6.

OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 6.1 Entire MOU

This MOU contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the PARTIES.

No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this MOU shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the PARTIES hereto.

Section 6.2 Notices

Formal notices, demands and communications (other than day to day routine communications) between the PARTIES shall be sufficiently given if, and shall not be deemed given unless: (i) dispatched by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (ii) sent by express delivery or overnight courier service with a delivery receipt, (iii) personally delivered with a delivery receipt, or (iv) sent by electronic mail with a copy delivered by one of the previous three methods, to the office of the Party upon which service is being made shown as follows, or such other address as the PARTIES may designate in writing from time to time:

Such written notices, demands and communications shall be effective on the date shown on the delivery receipt as the date delivered or the date on which delivery was refused.

Section 6.3 Conformance with Federal and State Regulations

Should local, federal or State regulations touching upon this MOU be adopted, amended or revised during the term hereof, this MOU is subject to modification to assure conformance with such federal or State requirements.

Section 6.4 Severability

If any term of this MOU is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Section 6.5 Headings and Captions

COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Attn: Roxanne V. Wilson, County
Homeless Services Director
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, California 93901
Email: [email protected]

CITY
Attn: Lisa Murphy, Assistant City
Manager
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Email: [email protected]

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Paragraph titles or captions contained herein are inserted as a matter of convenience and for reference, and in no way define, limit, extend or describe the scope of this MOU or any provision thereof.

Section 6.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no intended third-party beneficiaries to this MOU.

Section 6.7 Amendments
This MOU may be amended by a written administrative amendment executed by the City Manager or County Administrative Officer or their respective designees, subject to any required State or federal approval, provided that such administrative amendments do not substantively change the overall purpose of this agreement.

This MOU may not be modified, supplemented, or amended unless in writing by the PARTIES. Any modification, supplementation, amendment, or waiver must be signed by all PARTIES.

Section 6.8 Actions by the CITY and COUNTY

Whenever this MOU calls for or permits the approval, consent, authorization or waiver of the CITY or COUNTY, the approval, consent, authorization, or waiver of the City Manager or COUNTY Administrative Officer or their respective designees , shall constitute the approval, consent, authorization or waiver of the CITY/COUNTY without further action of the City Council or Board of Supervisors, including amendments to the MOU, subject to any required State or federal approval, provided that such administrative amendments do not substantively change the overall purpose of this agreement.

Section 6.9 Costs and Expenses

Each Party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with any activities and negotiations undertaken in connection with this MOU, and the performance of each Party’s obligations under this MOU.

Section 6.10 No Commissions

Each Party represents to the other that is has not retained, and shall not retain, the services of any broker, agent or finder with respect to the Site or in connection with any matters relating to this MOU, and agrees to hold the other Party harmless from and against any claim for commission, fee, or other remuneration by any broker, agent, or finder under any claimed retainer for services with respect thereto.

Section 6.11 Governing Law; Venue

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California without reference to choice-of-law principles, and venue for any action under this MOU shall be in the Superior Court of the County of Monterey , subject to any motion for transfer of venue.

Section 6.12 Counterparts and Electronic Signatures

This MOU may be executed in counterparts with electronic signatures, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one (1) and the same MOU.

Section 6.13 Non-Recourse MOU

No member, official, employee, agent, or consultant of any Party to this MOU shall be personally liable to any other Party, or any successor in interest or person claiming by, through or under any Party, in the event of any default or breach, or for or on account of any amount which may be or become due, or in any claim, cause or obligation whatsoever under the terms of this MOU.

Section 6.14 Recitals

The PARTIES understand and agree that the recitals to this MOU are incorporated into this MOU by this reference.

Section 6.15 Attachments

The following attachments are hereby included within and incorporated by reference:

Exhibit A: Insurance Requirements
Exhibit B: Disputes and Corrective Action

Section 6.16 Authority of Signatories

The individuals executing this MOU on behalf of the PARTIES represent and warrant that he or she has the requisite authority to enter into this MOU on behalf of said Party.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this MOU has been executed by the PARTIES on the day and year written below.

COUNTY OF MONTEREY:

CITY OF SALINAS:

COUNTY Administrative Office,
Sonia M. De La Rosa, COUNTY
Administrative Officer

By:
____________________________________
Deborah Paolinelli, Assistant COUNTY
Administrative Officer

Date:______________________________
City of Salinas
Rene Mendez, City Manager

By:
____________________________________
Rene Mendez, City Manager

Date:________________________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the COUNTY Counsel-Risk
Management
Susan K. Blitch, COUNTY Counsel

By:
____________________________________
Anne Brereton, Deputy COUNTY Counsel

Date:_________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City of Salinas
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney

By:
____________________________________

Date:_______________________________

APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS:

Office of the COUNTY Counsel-Risk
Management
Susan K. Blitch, Acting COUNTY Counsel

By:
____________________________________
David Bolton, Risk Manager

Date:______________________________

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EXHIBIT A: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The PARTIES each certify that they maintain a program of insurance and self-insurance that covers its activities in connection with this MOU as follows:

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance: including but not limited to premises and operations, including coverage for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, Personal Injury, Contractual Liability, Broad form Property Damage, Independent Contractors, Products and Completed Operations, with a combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

2. Auto Liability Coverage: with a combined single limit or Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

3. Workers' Compensation Insurance: in accordance with California Labor Code section 3700 and with Employer's Liability limits not less than $1,000,000 each person, $1,000,000 each accident and $1,000,000 each disease.

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EXHIBIT B: DISPUTES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

Any claim, controversy, breach, or dispute arising out of this MOU, including, without limitation, the interpretation of any term or provision of this MOU, or any disagreement, claim, controversy, breach, or dispute arising out of the obligations under this MOU (individually, referred to as a “Dispute”, and collectively referred to as “Disputes”), whether seeking damages or equitable relief, shall be subject to the following process.

1. Disputes between PARTIES shall be settled as quickly as reasonably possible to ensure minimal impact to MOU activities.

2. PARTIES shall first utilize a corrective action administrative process and negotiation to attempt to resolve Disputes prior to resulting to any other allowable remedy. PARTIES shall continue performance of the MOU activities during such resolution.

a. Upon receipt by COUNTY of information regarding a perceived failure by CITY to comply with any provision of this MOU, COUNTY has the right to forward CITY a notice of COUNTY’s intent to consider corrective action to enforce compliance with such provision.

Such notice will indicate the nature of the issue, or issues, to be reviewed in determining the need for corrective action. CITY may have the opportunity to respond or participate in formulating the corrective action recommendation. COUNTY has the right to require the presence of City’s officer(s) or employee(s) at any hearing or meeting called for the purpose of considering a corrective action.

b. Upon receipt by CITY of information regarding a perceived failure by COUNTY to comply with any provision of this MOU, CITY has the right to forward COUNTY a noticed of CITY’S intent to consider corrective action to enforce compliance with such provision. Such notice will indicate the nature of the issue, or issues, to be reviewed in determining the need for corrective action. COUNTY may have the opportunity to respond or participate in formulating the corrective action recommendation. CITY has the right to require the presence of COUNTY’s officer(s) or employee(s) at any hearing or meeting called for the purpose of considering a corrective action.

c. All requests shall be made in good faith and be reasonable in light of the economics and time efficiencies intended by the corrective action process.

d. Any resolution requiring amendment of this MOU shall be executed as soon as reasonably possible, time is of the essence.

3. No formal proceedings for the judicial resolution of any dispute may be commenced until sixty (60) calendar days following the initiation of negotiations under this Section. Either Party may then seek whatever remedy is available in law or in equity.

4. For all claims arising from or related to this MOU, nothing in this MOU establishes, waives, or modifies any claims presentation requirements or procedures provided by law, including the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code, beginning with section 810), or any ordinance enacted by either Party governing the presentation or processing of such claims.

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Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-563, Version: 1
CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program Acceptance Approve a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of CalRecycle funds in the amount of $205,411; authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements and all documents necessary to effectuate the grant; and establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriation and funding accordingly.

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 13, 2025
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
FROM: DAVID JACOBS, DIRECTOR
TITLE: CALRECYCLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve a Resolution:

1. Authorizing the acceptance of CalRecycle funds in the amount of $205,411;

2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements and all documents necessary to effectuate the grant; and

3. Establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriation and funding as follows:
a. Increase the estimate for revenue from the State Government appropriat ion by $205,411; and
b. Establish the CalRecycle Grant Program expense appropriation to the Public Works Department in the amount of $205,411.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

In December 2022, the Sustainability Division of the Public Works Department applied for a grant through the Department of Resource Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to promote beverage container recycling and waste reduction throughout the City of Salinas. The City has been awarded $205,411 for the project which will secure waste and recycling containers in downtown and fronting Cesar Chavez Library and recycling containers at various City parks. The Department is requesting authorization to accept this grant funding and establish an appropriation and corresponding revenue budget to support grant activities.

BACKGROUND:

On December 13, 2022, City Council approved Resolution No. 22544 authorizing the submission of applications to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) grants/payment programs and approved the City Manager, or designee, as the signature authority to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure funding.

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achieve a high recycling rate for all aluminum, glass, plastic, and bimetal beverage containers sold in California.

The Sustainability Division was ultimately successful in being awarded a grant in the amount of $205,411 to promote beverage container recycling and waste reduction throughout the City. The project will incorporate two distinct components including 1) the upgrade of outdated trash/recycling cart corrals and 2) the installation of recycling containers at various City parks.

Trash corrals scheduled to be replaced are located along Salinas St, W Gabilan St, Melody Ln, Lincoln Ave, E Alisal St, Maple St, Station Pl in the downtown area and fronting Cesar Chavez Library. Last year, as part of a pilot project, Staff worked with Library and Community Services (LCS) staff to place 2 5, 55-gallon blue drums recycling containers, at Central Park, El Dorado Park and Cesar Chavez Park. Staff will continue to work with LCS staff to install recycle bins at 34 parks and two recreation centers.

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 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.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

This action supports the Council’s goal of promoting “Infrastructure” to improve the condition of the City’s streets and sidewalks by reducing litter and promoting recycling.

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:

No, Government Code §84308 does not apply to this item.

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

The Sustainability Division of the Public Works Department will coordinate with the Parks Division of the Library and Community Services Department to support the impleme ntation of this grant funding. City staff will also work with downtown stakeholders like the Salinas City Center Improvement Association.

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FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

Funding from the CalRecycle grant is up to $205,411, all of which will be used for the implementation of the project. No matching funds are required from the City of Salinas to receive the grant funds and the Resolution authorizes the establishment of an appropriation and corresponding revenue budget to support grant activities.

Fund

General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name

Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
1000 50.5125-63.6010 Outside services-Other
Outside Services
$0 $205,411

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. _______ (N.C.S.)

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE CALRECYCLE BEVERAGE

CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, on December 13, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution No. 22544 authorizing the submission of applications to CalRecycle for grants and payment programs; and

WHEREAS, CalRecycle administers various grants and payment programs in their efforts to reduce, recycle, and reuse solid waste generated in the state; and

WHEREAS, in December 2022, City staff applied to CalRecycle’s Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, on September 21, 2023 , CalRecycle approved funding for the City in th e amount of $205,411 which will help the City fund the purchase of waste and recycling containers in the downtown corridor and recycling containers in City parks.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby accepts CalRecycle funds in the amount of $205,411 to promote beverage recycling and waste reduction throughout the city and authorizes and directs the City Manager and his designee(s) to take whatever additional action necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

____________________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________________
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-602, Version: 1
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Airport Planning and Environmental Consulting with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for airport planning and environmental consultant services to increase the total not-to-exceed amount from $400,000 to $750,000 and extend the term to January 31, 2027; and authorizing the appropriation of $350,000 from the Airport Enterprise Fund Balance.

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: LISA MURPHY, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
BY: MATT NELSON, AIRPORT MANAGER
TITLE: AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL

AIRPORT PLANNING CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES, INC.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

A motion to approve resolution:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendm ent to the Agreement for Professional Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for airport planning and environmental consultant services to increase the total not-to-exceed amount from $400,000 to $750,000 and extend the term to January 31, 2027; and

2. Authorizing the appropriation of $350,000 from the Airport Enterprise Fund Balance.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City of Salinas entered into a n agreement on February 1, 2021, with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide airport planning services which include studies under the broad headings of airport system and master planning, airport noise compatibility planning, environmental assessments, and other related studies.

Due to additional requests within the scope of the on-call planning contract, the airport staff is now requesting additional appropriation totaling $350,000 to continue with tasks related to the se requests. As the City goes through the process of a Request for Qualifications to select an on-call consultant for the next five years, Kimley-Horn and Associates will be able to complete work-in- progress with a 1-year extension to January 31,2027.

BACKGROUND:

The Airport has employed consultants in the past to assist with various airport -related capital projects. The Airport requires the use of on-call consultants for their design and planning expertise and knowledge of frequently changing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and standards.

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agreement on February 1, 2021, with a termination date of January 31, 2027. The City is currently in the process of releasing a new Request for Qualifications for the next five years, but the process will not be complete prior to January 31, 2026.

CEQA/NEPA CONSIDERATION:

The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project and, therefore exempt as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:

Yes, this item does apply to California Government Code §84308/Levine Act.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

This item relates to the Council’s Goal of Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability and Public Safety by investing in the Salinas Municipal Airport.

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

The process of administering these particular projects involves Finance and the Legal Departments. The Finance Department will administer the proper disbursement of funds, and the Legal Department will review pertinent documents/contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The majority of the coordination is within the City Manager’s Department to execute the agreement.

FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The funding for this contract will come from the department’s Airport Enterprise Fund Balance to complete this work.

Fund

General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name

Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
6100 50.5340-63.5900 Other Professional Services $19,511 $350,000

ATTACHMENTS:

 Resolution

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Amendment to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. Professional Service Agreement Version: December 2025

AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF SALINAS AND KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

This Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (the “Amendment”) is entered into this 13th day of January 2026, by and between the City of Salinas (the “City”) and KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., (the “Contractor”),

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the City and Contractor first entered into a Professional Services Agreement effective February 1, 2021, pursuant to which Contractor agreed to act as and provide certain services to the City for compensation (the “Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the City and Contractor desire to amend the Agreement increasing to increase the total amount of compensation to be paid under the Agreement and to extend the term of the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in mutual consideration of the terms and conditions set forth below, the Parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

TERMS

1. Section 3 of the Agreement is amended to increase the total not-to-exceed amount of compensation to be paid under the Agreement from $400,000 to $750,000.

2. Section 2 of the Agreement is amended to extend the term of the Agreement through January 31, 2027.

3. All other covenants, terms, and conditions set forth in the Agreement and not amended by this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the City and Contractor have entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

SIGNATURES ON ATTACHED PAGE
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Amendment to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. Professional Service Agreement Version: December 2025

CITY OF SALINAS

___________________________________
René Mendez, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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□ Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
□ Rhonda Combs, Assistant City Attorney

[STAFF: INSERT CONTRACTOR’S LEGAL NAME]

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Printed name: ________________________
Title: ________________________________
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RESOLUTION NO. ____ (N.C.S.)

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SALINAS AND KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

FOR AIRPORT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES

FOR THE SALINAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

WHEREAS, the City of Salinas (“City”) requires the services of a qualified Airport Planning and Environmental Consultant Services firm to provide consulting services to support improvement projects at the Salinas Municipal Airport; and

WHEREAS, the City and Kimley -Horn and Associates , Inc. first entered into a n agreement on February 1, 2021, to provide airport planning services, including master planning, noise compatibility planning, environmental assessments, and related studies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Salinas C ity Council that the City Manager is hereby authorized to executed an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Salinas and Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc., to provide Airport Planning and Environmental Consultant Services associated wit h improvement projects at the Salinas Municipal Airport, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $400,000 to $750,000;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the appropriation of $350,000 from the Airport Enterprise Fund Balance; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute extensions and/or modifications to the Agreement and to take whatever additional action may be necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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___________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-608, Version: 1
Surplus Vehicles and Equipment for Disposal
Approve a Resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal.

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CITY OF SALINAS

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS - FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION
FROM: DAVID JACOBS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
BY: TERRY MILLEMAN, FLEET MANAGER
TITLE: SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR DISPOSAL

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

A motion to a pprove a resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12 -15 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

City Council is authorized pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12 -15 to declare City vehicles, equipment, and other City-owned property no longer suitable for public use as surplus and to authorize their disposal through contracted auction services.

BACKGROUND:

The Fleet D ivision has identified vehicles and equipment that need to be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of. Following here, and attached to th e resolution, is a list of vehicles and equipment that are recommended for auction or disposal:

Year QTY Make Model Vin/Serial Auction/Scrap Unit #
2006 1 FORD E-SERIES VAN 1FTSE34L46DB36925 AUCTION PW 68 2007 1 FORD EXPEDITION 1FMFK16527LA42509 AUCTION UT101
42509
2008 1 FORD F-250 TRUCK 1FTSX21568EA09195 AUCTION BAT2 9195 2016 1 CHEVY MALIBU 1G11C5SA0GF135283 AUCTION POL 428A 2016 1 CHEVY MALIBU 1G11C5SA0GF117236 AUCTION POL 430A 2016 1 CHEVY MALIBU 1G11C5SA1GF119416 AUCTION POL 431A
2005 1 INTERCEPTOR GO-4 PARKING

ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5505P044141 AUCTION POL S346
2005 1 INTERCEPTOR GO-4 PARKING

ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5575P044153 AUCTION POL S347
2005 1 INTERCEPTOR GO-4 PARKING

ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5525P044142 AUCTION POL S348
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Year QTY Make Model Vin/Serial Auction/Scrap Unit #
2007 1 INTERCEPTOR GO-4 PARKING

ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH6108S044153 AUCTION POL S349
2017 1 CHEVY TAHOE PD 1GNLCDEC5HR207903 SCRAP POL 373W
2024 10 UPFIT SCRAP EXPLORER REAR
SEATS

N-A AUCTION N-A
1996 1 LINCOLN GENERATOR

U1960306181 AUCTION N-A
1954 1 CRAFTSMAN GRINDER 1157575 AUCTION N-A
1981 1 ROCKWELL DRILL PRESS N-A AUCTION N-A
1998 1 ZEP 906201 PARTS WASHER SER# 8054276 AUCTION N-A 1996 1 MOHAWK 9K POUND LIFT SER# 9601044 AUCTION N-A
1996 1 ROTARY 9K POUND LIFT SAD96D0251 AUCTION N-A

The Police Department has eight (8) vehicles identified for surplus. POL -373W sustained extensive damage because of an accident, and the cost of repairs exceeds the vehicle’s value. POL S346, POL S347, POL S348, and POL S349 are aging parking enforcement vehicles that are no longer in service and have mechanical issues with repair costs exceeding their value. POL-428A, POL 430A, and POL-431A are unmarked units that have already been replaced. POL 373W will be disposed of through A&S Metals, and all the other PD vehicles will be sold at auction.

The Fire Department has (2) vehicles that need surplus . These two vehicles UT101 42509 and BAT2 9195 have exceeded their useful life and have already been replaced with new units. These units will be sold at auction.

The Library and Community Services Department has one (1) vehicle. PW -68 has exceeded its useful life and has already been replaced. This vehicle will be sold at auction.

The Public Works Department has equipment that needs surplus. The rear seats from ten Explorers were removed during the conversion of the vehicles into police patrol units to accommodate prisoner transport installations. As a result, these removed seats no longer have any operational use for the City. The 1996 Lincoln generator is an older generator that has been replaced. The 1954 Craftsman grinder and the 1981 Rockwell drill press were replaced for not meeting OSHA safety standards. The 1998 ZEP parts washer was replaced due to employee safety. Both vehicle lifts have already been replaced due to exceeding their useful life and their posing a safety risk to staff.

All these items will be sold at auction.

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).

DEPARTMENT COORDINATION:

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Disposal of surplus property requires staff time from Finance Purchasing Division, Police Department, Administration Divisions, Fire Department, Library, Maintenance and Public Works Vehicle Maintenance Division.

Vehicle maintenance personnel must remove City equipment and decals from the vehicles. Public Works Vehicle Maintenance Division makes minor repairs on the vehicles to get them operational for better sale value. Fleet Maintenance coordinates and lists the sale with the auction companies.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

Disposing of vehicles and equipment not suitable for City use supports City Council goal of “Ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial management.”

FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The sale of the identified surplus should generate approximately $25,000 to $30,000 in revenue which will be to the benefit of the City’s General Fund.

Fund General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name
Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
1000 00.0000-57.8020 Other Revenue Surplus
Property

N/A N/A

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. _________(N.C.S.)

A RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL

WHEREAS, the City of Salinas needs to dispose of surplus vehicles , equipment, and other city property no longer suitable for City use; and

WHEREAS, City Council has the authority to declare City property and equipment surplus and to authorize the disposal of such property and equipment pursuant to Section 12-15 of the Salinas Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS, utilizing auction companies is more efficient than the traditional method of annual public auction; and

WHEREAS, Vehicle Maintenance and Purchasing will determine best course of action for disposal through contracted auction or disposal companies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Salinas City Council that the items on the Surplus Vehicles and Equipment list attached to this Resolution are hereby declared as surplus and may be disposed of in the most efficient manner through auction companies or disposal by the Purchasing Officer and Vehicle Maintenance staff.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January 2026 by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

_________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk

Attachment: Surplus Vehicles and Equipment list

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Year QTY Make Model Vin/Serial Auction/Scrap Unit #
2006 1 FORD E-SERIES VAN 1FTSE34L46DB36925 AUCTION PW 68 2007 1 FORD EXPEDITION 1FMFK16527LA42509 AUCTION UT101
42509
2008 1 FORD F-250 TRUCK 1FTSX21568EA09195 AUCTION BAT2 9195 2016 1 CHEVY MALIBU 1G11C5SA0GF135283 AUCTION POL 428A 2016 1 CHEVY MALIBU 1G11C5SA0GF117236 AUCTION POL 430A 2016 1 CHEVY MALIBU 1G11C5SA1GF119416 AUCTION POL 431A
2005 1 INTERCEPTOR GO-4 PARKING

ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5505P044141 AUCTION POL S346
2005 1 INTERCEPTOR GO-4 PARKING

ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5575P044153 AUCTION POL S347
2005 1 INTERCEPTOR GO-4 PARKING

ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5525P044142 AUCTION POL S348
2007 1 INTERCEPTOR GO-4 PARKING

ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH6108S044153 AUCTION POL S349
2017 1 CHEVY TAHOE PD 1GNLCDEC5HR207903 SCRAP POL 373W
2024 10 UPFIT SCRAP EXPLORER REAR
SEATS

N-A AUCTION N-A
1996 1 LINCOLN GENERATOR

U1960306181 AUCTION N-A
1954 1 CRAFTSMAN GRINDER 1157575 AUCTION N-A
1981 1 ROCKWELL DRILL PRESS N-A AUCTION N-A
1998 1 ZEP 906201 PARTS WASHER SER# 8054276 AUCTION N-A 1996 1 MOHAWK 9K POUND LIFT SER# 9601044 AUCTION N-A
1996 1 ROTARY 9K POUND LIFT SAD96D0251 AUCTION N-A

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Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-617, Version: 1
Reorganization, Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule, Reclassification, and Workforce Allocation Adjustment
Approve a Resolution modifying the Classification - Salary Schedule to add the classification of Public Works Division Manager; approve the recommended reclassification associated with the Public Works Department re- organization; amend the FY 25-26 workforce for the Public Works Department; and adjust the salary ranges for Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer, and the vacant Deputy City Engineer.

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CITY OF SALINAS

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
FROM: RENÉ MENDEZ, CITY MANAGER
BY: MARINA HORTA -GALLEGOS, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
PATRICIA PEÑALOZA, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
TITLE: REORGANIZATION, MODIFICATION TO THE CLASSIFICATION –

SALARY SCHEDULE, RECLASSIFICATION, AND WORKFORCE

ALLOCATION ADJUSTMENT

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution modifying the Classification – Salary Schedule to:

1. Add the classification of Public Works Division Manager;

2. Approve the recommended reclassification associated with the Public Works Department re- organization;

3. Amend the FY 25-26 workforce for the Public Works Department; and

4. Adjust the salary ranges for Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer, and the vacant Deputy City Engineer.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution modifying the Classification – Salary Schedule to include the classification of Public Works Division Manager , approve the recommended reclassification in the Public Works Department , and approve one additional Public Works Division Manager to oversee the newly created Inspection division. Lastly, approve the proposed salary range adjustments for the Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer, and vacant Deputy City Engineer.

BACKGROUND:

Since 2020, the Human Resources Department has conducted eight recruitment efforts for the S r.

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In response, t he Human Resources Department collaborated with the Public Works Department to evaluate the current organizational structure and identify areas of opportunity, improve efficiencies, and better align programs and functions.

Staff recommend adding the unlicensed classification of Public Works Division Manager to the Classification-Salary Schedule. This classification will provide greater flexibility in filling leadership vacancies, particularly where professional licensure is not immediately required but operational and supervisory skills are essential. This also creates a clear promotional pathway for incumbents to flex to the Senior Civil Engineer classification upon obtaining a Professional Engineer license.

The Assistant Engineer in Development Engineering has assumed day -to-day oversight responsibilities of the division since February 2024. It is recommended to reclassify the incumbent to Public Works Division Manager to recognize the level of responsibility being performed, align the classification with actual duties, and support operational needs of the division. This recommendation is consistent with section 3.9 (D) of the Personnel Manual which provides, “Reclassification is generally necessitated through organization modification. Generally, reclassification will result from:

1. Significantly changed duties and responsibilities, necessitating a modification of the pay range and title of the position. 2) Reorganization of a department, or division of a department…” . The salary increase for this position is $10,870.

It is also recommended to add one additional Public Works Division Manager to oversee a newly created Inspection Division. Consolidating all inspection -related functions, including labor compliance, into a single division will improve coordination and scheduling and enhance accountability. The salary for this position is $219,335.

Lastly, it is recommended to adjust the salary ranges for Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer, and vacant Deputy City Enginee r to improve market competitiveness, enhance the City’s ability to recruit and retain qualified engineer ing professionals, and reduce reliance on incentives and prolonged recruitment efforts. The City of Salinas has historically been below market in base wages for its Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer, and Deputy City Engineer classifications which have contributed to the department’s continued struggle to remain competitive and retain engineers; specifically, Sr. Civil Engineers. The salary adjustment increases range from $9,036 to $16,432.

As part of the reorganiza tion, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Manager and Stormwater Analyst will be reassigned to the existing Sustainability division. This better aligns program and sustainability initiatives and improves program oversight.

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.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

The proposed action supports the City Council 2025 Strategic Goal of City Services, ensuring fiscal responsibility and finance management.

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

The Human Resources Department collaborated with the Public Works and Finance departments in this effort.

FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The estimated increase for all staffing changes in FY 2025-26 is $181,734 and the ongoing cost is $363,467. Staff will recommend the appropriation of funds during the Mid-Year Budget process.

Fund

General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name

Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
1000-
1200
Public Works Department Salaries & Benefits $0 $181,734

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit – A Salary Schedule
Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. _________ (N.C.S.)

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION - SALARY SCHEDULE,

REORGANIZATION, RECLASSIFICATION, AND WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALINAS that the Classification -Salary Schedule previously adopted by the City Council by Resolution is hereby amended to include the classification of Public Works Division Manager; the salary ranges for Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer , and De puty City Engineer are adjusted as recommended; the reclassification associated with the Public Works Department reorganization is approved; and t he workforce of the Public Works Department shall reflect one additional Public Works Division Manager.

Attached as Exhibit A is the amended Classification - Salary Schedule.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:
____________________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor

ATTEST:
______________________________
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk

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City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-621, Version: 1
Fire Supervisors Association Memorandum of Understanding, Modification to Classification-Salary Schedule
Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fire Supervisors Association (FSA), for a term ending on December 31, 2026, and approving modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule for the wage adjustments.

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CITY OF SALINAS

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: RENE MENDEZ, CITY MANAGER
BY: MARINA HORTA-GALLEGOS, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
TITLE: FIRE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING; MODIFICATION TO CLASSIFICATION-

SALARY SCHEDULE

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

A motion authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fire Supervisors Association (FSA), for a term ending on December 31, 2026, and approving modifications to the Classification – Salary Schedule for the wage adjustments.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding with the FSA and authorizing modification s to the Classification – Salary Schedule.

BACKGROUND:

The MOU between the City and the FSA expired on December 31, 2025. Representatives of the City and FSA met and conferred in good faith through the collective bargaining process and have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a new MOU consistent with the City Council direction. The attached MOU between the City and FSA is the result of several weeks of negotiation between the parties. Highlights of the MOU changes include the following:

 Term: One year (January 1 - December 31, 2026)
 Wages: 3% salary increase effective January 19, 2026; additional 1% increase for the Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Division Chiefs effective January 19, 2026  Tuition assistance: Increase from $1,000 to $2,000
 Uniform allowance: Increase from $1,200 to $2,000
 On-call pay: Increase from $3 to $5 per hour
 Bilingual premium: Maintain 5% for all eligible members  Health insurance premium: Revised cost sharing based on PORAC plan  Other Terms: Language/process clean-up
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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).

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:

No.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

The proposed action meets the City Services Council goal ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial management.

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

Administration, Finance, Human Resources, and Legal collaborated in this process.

FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The projected cumulative cost of the FSA adjustments over the term of the MOU is approximately $55,842 in FY 2025-26 (6 months) and $55,842 in FY 2026-27 (6 months).

Fund

General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name

Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
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ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution
FSA Tentative Agreement
FSA Memorandum of Understanding

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE

FIRE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZING
MODIFICATION TO THE CLASSIFICATION – SALARY SCHEDULE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALINAS that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City of Salinas to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Fire Supervisors Association and authorizing the corresponding modification to the Classification – Salary Schedule.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

_______________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SALINAS
AND

THE FIRE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION

SECTION 1 – PREAMBLE

This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by the City of Salinas (“City”) and the Fire Supervisors Association (“Association” or “FSA”). This Memorandum of Understanding applies to all regular personnel in Job Classifications found in Appendix A attached hereto (“Unit”). This Memorandum of Understanding is subject to Sections 3500-3510 of the Government Code of the State of California, otherwise known as the Meyers -Milias-Brown Act ("MMBA"), and the City of Salinas Charter and Municipal Code.

SECTION 2 - NO ABROGATION OF RIGHTS

The parties acknowledge that the City rights and employee rights as indicated under Municipal Code Chapter 25, Sections 31 and 32, and all applicable State or Municipal laws, the City Personnel Rules and Regulations and Personnel Manual , and the rights of the City Council are neither abrogated nor made subject to the meet and confer process by the adoption of this Memorandum of Understanding. Further, the City reserves all the rights, powers, and authority customarily exercised by the C ity except as otherw ise specifically designated or modified by express provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding.

SECTION 3 - PAST PRACTICES

The parties agree that this Memorandum of Understanding supersedes any past practice covered by this Memorandum of Understanding and any other written agreement between the parties prior to this Memorandum of Understanding.

SECTION 4 - NO DISCRIMINATION

The City and the Association will cooperate in pursuing a policy of no discrimination. Unit employees shall have the right to form, join and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their own choosing for the purpose of representation on all matters of employer-employee relations, including wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. No such employee shall be interfered with, restrained, coerced or discriminated against by the City or the Association because of his/her exercise of the rights established by law.

SECTION 5 - RECOGNITION MATTERS

A. Recognition

The Association has been recognized pursuant to the provisions and limitations of 147

2 Government Code Section 3500 through 3510 and the City Ordinance No. 2000 and Resolution No. 12542 as the recognized employee organization for full -time regular employees assigned to certain classifications designated in Appendix A. The Association shall have the right to represent said employees in all matters relating to employment conditions and employer -employee relations, including, but not limited to, wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment except that such right does not extend to meeting and conferring or consideration of the merits, necessity, or organization of any service or activity provided by law or executive order.

B. Dues Collection

The City agrees to continue to allow dues and other mutually agreed upon payroll deductions to be deducted from the pay of employees who voluntarily authorized such deductions in writing as certified by the Association to the City. Such deductions shall be made in a lump sum on a monthly basis and shall be so remitted to the Association. The City shall not deny consent for reasonable payroll deductions, nor shall the Association unreasonably request payroll deductions.

The Association shall indemnify and defend and hold the City of Salinas harmless against any claims made and against any suit instituted against the City of Salinas on account of collection of Association dues and other mutually agreed upon payroll deductions. In addition, the Association shall refund to the City of Salinas any amounts paid to it in error upon presentation of supporting evidence.

SECTION 6 - PAY RATES AND PRACTICES

A. Wages

Increases in base salary shall be as follows.

1. Three percent (3%) effective January 19, 2026, for all unit members.

2. One percent (1%) effective January 19, 2026, for the positions of Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Division Chief.

B. Special Assignment Pay

The City has established two categories of special assignment pay to replace the single category previously known as "working out of class."

1. Temporary Upgrade Pay (Special Assignment Pay While Working Out of Class).

An employee who is assigned by the Fire Chief to all the duties of a position in a higher classification for a limited duration (up to 960 hours each fiscal year), while relieved of the duties of the employee’s current position, shall receive a ten percent (10%) Temporary Upgrade Pay. Such pay shall be based on the employee's established base salary and shall be effective on the first day of such assignment. 148

3 2. Special Assignment Pay While Performing Additional Responsibilities. An employee who is assigned by the Fire Chief a significant increase in duties and responsibility in his/her classification may receive a ten percent (10%) special assignment pay. Such pay is authorized on recommendation of the Fire Chief with approval of the Human Resources Director. It may be paid for special assignments of not less than two (2) weeks nor more than three (3) months duration. The City Manager may approve additional special assignment pay beyond three (3) months for exceptionally difficult long-range assignments.

C. Residency Stipend

Employees who maintain their legal residence within the corporate limits of the City of Salinas shall receive a $200/month residency stipend payable on a biweekly basis.

D. Educational Pay

Employees represented by the Association shall be eligible for educational pay (up to a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of base pay) as follows. Such pay is effective in the first full pay period following the employee’s submission of proof of certificate, license, and/or accreditation to Human Resources, and will be discontinued upon expiration or revocation of the certificate/license/accreditation.

1. Educational Incentive
An educational incentive is paid to employees for obtaining certificates through the Office of the State Fire Marshal of the State of California or the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) as follows.

State Certified Company Officer – five percent (5%)
State Certified Chief Fire Officer – five percent (5%)
State Certified Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, II or III – five percent (5%)
State Certified Haz ardous Materials Specialist/Technician – five percent (5%)

2. Paramedic Pay

Paramedic pay is paid to employees who obtain and maintain certification in auxiliary medical techniques , with proof of paramedic licensure through the California Emergency Medical Services Authority and paramedic accreditation through the County of Monterey, as follows.

State Licensed & County Accredited Paramedic – five (5%) percent

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4 E. Bilingual Premium

A premium of five percent (5%) of base salary shall be paid to Association members assigned by management to routinely and consistently speak and use Spanish in the course of the employee’s duties. This section is subject to administrative direction.

F. Longevity Pay

Unit employees who have attained ten (10) years of service with the City of Salinas Fire Department shall receive a longevity pay incentive of one percent (1%) of base salary, effective in the first full pay period following ratification and approval of this MOU. Unit employees who have attained fifteen (15) years of service with the City of Salinas Fire Department shall receive a longevity pay incentive of an additional one and a half percent (1.5%), effective in the first full pay period following ratifi cation and approval of this MOU. Unit employees who have attained twenty (20) years of service with the City of Salinas Fire Department shall receive a longevity pay incentive of an additional five (5%) percent (capped at a total 7%) base salary in recognition of their time in service. No employee shall receive more than seven percent (7%) in longevity pay increases.

SECTION 7 - BENEFITS

A. Health, Dental, and Vision Plan

Unit members will continue with medical coverage under the Peace Officers Research Association of California (“PORAC”) medical option.

1. Premiums

The City shall continue to pay full premium for dental and vision insurance coverage for each employee and eligible dependents . The dental and vision insurance programs shall be comparable in benefit to those currently in place.

Effective beginning in the first full pay period following approval of this MOU, the City will contribute toward monthly health benefits premiums in an amount equal to 94% of the premium for the plan and level of coverage the employee has selected, up to a maximum of 94% of the cost of the premium for the PERS PORAC plan.

The employee shall pay for premium costs above the City’s contribution through payroll deductions.

Employees enrolled in the City’s medical program under the California Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (“PEMHCA”) receive a contribution by the City equal to the statutory minimum monthly contribution under PEMHCA.

The City contribution amounts described above shall include the PEMHCA statutory minimum contribution.

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1. The employee and all individuals in the employee’s tax family have alternative Minimum Essential Coverage as defined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through a provider other than Covered California; and

2. The employee provides affirmation or proof to Human Resources of the alternative Minimum Essential Coverage at hire, if applicable, and annually during the City’s health insurance open enrollment period.

2. Retiree Participation

Unit members who retire from the City and qualify as “annuitants” under PEMHCA are enrolled by CalPERS in the applicable group health plan as a retiree. As required by applicable law, annuitants must enroll in Medicare at age 65 or as soon as they become eligible.

The City will pay the PEMHCA minimum contribution for annuitants . The City will also pay twenty-five (25%) percent or $100 per month (whichever is less) of the medical insurance premium for employees retiring from the City who qualify as annuitants and who were hired as regular employees in the Salinas Fire Department before July 1, 2020. The City payment of the additional benefit beyond the PEMHCA minimum contribution shall be discontinued when the employee becomes eligible for Medicare coverage or after 10 years of payment, whichever is earlier.

B. Long Term Disability

The City shall contribute to the City sponsored Long Term Disability Plan the full cost of the 60% - no maximum monthly benefit program.

C. Life Insurance

The City shall provide term life insurance in an amount equal to the employee's annual base salary, up to $150,000, for each employee represented in the Unit.

D. Tuition Assistance

An employee shall be allowed up to two thousand dollars ($ 2,000) per fiscal year for educational expenses upon successful completion of an approved course of study and/or individual course of study approved by the Fire Chief and the Human Resources Director.

Eligible expenses are defined as costs for classes that meet the following criteria:

• When possible, approval should be obtained prior to attending class. If prior approval is not practical, approval shall be obtained within thirty (30) days of 151

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• Are directly related to an employee's job duties

• Receive college units, CEU credit, or are offered/presented by a bona fide, recognized firm or institution with direct knowledge or an experience in the curriculum offered

• For which class and study time are outside of the employee's work hours

• For which successful completion (academic grade of C or better or a certificate of completion) is provided. Reimbursement will not be made without such documentation.

Reimbursement for training classes, seminars and workshops that are not part of an academic course of study is limited to the cost of registration only. Expenses for lodging, meals, travel and other related expenses are not reimbursable under this program. Expenses for books, class fees, and/or class supplies for college classes that are part of an academic course of study will be eligible for reimbursement under this program.

E. Uniform Allowance

The City shall pay $2,000.04 per calendar year for uniform replacement and maintenance.

The uniform allowance will be paid at the rate of $166.67 per month.

F. Callback

1. Emergency Callback (City Initiated, OES, and Mutual Aid Assignments)

Employees in all classifications represented by the Association shall be eligible for overtime compensation, at a time and one -half (1½) rate for emergency callback (with notice of less than 48 hours), subject to a minimum of one (1) hour of overtime callback compensation, except that no such minimum is owed if the City has notified the employee of cancellation of the callback at least two (2) hours prior to the reporting time.

The additional compensation shall be provided for all work hours other than those normally compensated by the City as regularly scheduled work time.

2. Regular Callback

a. Coverage of Battalion Chief Shifts

The Fire Chief or designee shall schedule regular callback to cover a vacant shift for the on-duty 56-hour Fire Suppression (line) Battalion Chief.

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7 Off-duty Battalion Chiefs shall be first called to fill the vacan t shift. Callback of off-duty Battalion Chiefs to cover another Battalion Chief’s shift shall be compensated at the time and one-half (1½) rate, which can be taken in either pay or compensatory time.

b. Other Callback

Compensation for Battalion Chiefs called back for mandated training, required program management meetings as assigned by the Fire Chief, special events, and other required duties approved by the Fire Chief/City or designee shall be at straight time or as otherwise provided by law.

3. Rates for Covering Suppression Shifts

The regular callback rate for Battalion Chiefs scheduled to work 40 hours per week who are called to cover suppression s hifts will be based on the hourly rate of the 56-hour Battalion Chief position (at the called back Battalion Chief’s same step).

4. Compensatory Time

Compensatory time off, in lieu of overtime compensation, may accrue up to 80 hours for employees with a 40-hour workweek or 120 hours for employees with a 56-hour workweek. Compensatory time off does not accrue for working special events or grant-funded activities; any overtime will be paid.

5. Work Period

Pursuant to 29 USC section 207(k), for purposes of FLSA overtime, the work period for all eligible fire personnel, regardless of rank, is 24 days with a FLSA overtime threshold of 182 hours.

6. On-Call Pay for Chief Officers

The Fire Chief may assign a Chief Officer to be on -call (available to report to work in person promptly, while otherwise off-duty) on a rotating basis. Effective in the first full pay period of 2026 following approval of this MOU , a Chief Officer who is assigned to be on -call will receive on -call compensation in the amount of $5.00 per hour of assignment, unless called in to work (in which case the employee is paid for the time worked instead). On -call pay is limited to weekdays after normal business hours (up to 14 hours per weekday) and to weekends (up to 24 hours per weekend day).

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8 G. PERS - Retirement Plan

1. Classic Employees

The City shall provide the PERS 3% at 50 Plan to Unit members hired prior to July 1, 2011.

Unit members hired on or after July 1, 2011, shall be provided with the PERS 3% at 55 Plan. Each classic employee contributes nine (9%) percent of the employee’s compensation toward the cost of this retirement benefit as cost sharing.

PERS contributions contained in this paragraph shall be provided consistent with Government Code section 20516(f). Effective in the first full pay period following ratification and approval of this Agreement or as soon as administratively feasible thereafter, each classic employee shall contribute an additional one percent (1%) toward the employer contribution to his/her pension benefit (for a total 10% employee pension contribution). Effective in the first full pay period in January 2018, each classic employee shall contribute an additional one percent (1%) toward the employer contribution to his/her pension benefit (for a total 11% employee pension contribution). Effective in the first full pay period in January 2019, each classic employee shall contribute an additional one percent (1%) toward the employer contribution to his/her pension benefit (for a total 12% employee pension contribution).

2. New Members

The formulas above do not apply to persons who are defined as “new members” under the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (“PEPRA”). The City shall provide the PERS 2.5% @ 57 Plan to all new members. New members shall contribute the employee contributions towards CalPERS as required under PEPRA.

SECTION 8 - LEAVE PROVISIONS

A. Holidays

1. Fixed Holidays Date
New Year's Day January 1
Martin Luther King Birthday Third Monday in January
Lincoln's Birthday February 12
Presidents' Day Third Monday in February
Cesar Chavez Day March 31
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Juneteenth June 19
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day First Monday in September
Veterans Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Friday after Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve December 24
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2. Effective June 18, 2024, Cesar Chavez Day and Juneteenth are recognized holidays.

3. Every day appointed by the President or Governor for a public day of mourning, Thanksgiving, or holiday, when ratified by the Mayor or the Salinas City Council.

4. Holiday Leave: For forty (40) hour personnel, eight (8) hours of time off with pay is granted on each of the holidays listed above. Holidays that fall on Saturday are observed on the previous Friday. Holidays that fall on a Sunday are observed on the following Monday.

5. Holiday Pay : In recognition of the fact that fifty -six (56) hour personnel are normally required to work on an approved holiday because they work in positions that require scheduled staffing without regard to holidays, in lieu of receiving time off for holidays, employees on a 56-hour workweek will be paid 11.2 hours of pay for each of the holidays listed above. Subject to administrative direction, holidays are paid as additional pay during the pay period in which the holiday falls.

Effective January 1 , 2024, such employees will be paid 5.17 hours of pay each biweekly paycheck (134.4 hours per year), instead of 11.2 hours in the pay period in which the holiday falls. Effective June 18, 2024, such employees are paid 6.08 hours of pay each biweekly paycheck (156.8 hours per year). This pay consists of base pay plus any longevity pay, bilingual premium, temporary upgrade pay, special assignment pay (additional duties/responsibilities), certification premium pay, educational incentive (state certified company officer, chief fire officer, fire and emergency services instructor, hazardous materials specialist/technician) , and paramedic pay.

B. Annual Leave

Annual Leave shall accrue incrementally over the course of a year to employees as follows:

56 hours 40 hours
1st through 3rd year 224 hours 160 hours
4th through 5th year 280 hours 200 hours
6th through 10th year 314 hours 224 hours
11th through 15th year 353 hours 252 hours
16th through 17th year 372 hours 266 hours
18th through 19th year 392 hours 280 hours
20th through 24th year 412 hours 294 hours
25th year or more 431 hours 308 hours

The maximum annual leave accrual cap per employee shall be 898 hours (for 56 -hour employees)/678 hours (for 40-hour employees).

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10 C. Bereavement Leave

Employees represented by the Association shall be entitled to leave with pay within three months of a death in the family. Personnel shall be entitled to four (4) days of leave, plus one unpaid day (for which an employee may use paid accrued leave). All provisions of the Personnel Manual regarding Bereavement Leave shall apply.

Family member includes:

Husband/Wife Step-Child Father/Mother-in-Law
Father/Mother Step-Father/Mother Brother/Sister-in-Law Child Grandparent Step Father-in-Law
Brother/Sister Grandchild Step Mother-in-Law
Legal Guardian Registered Domestic Partner

D. Family & Medical Leave

In accordance with the California Family Rights Act and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the City of Salinas Family & Medical Leave Policy is detailed in Administrative Memorandum 94-1, as amended.

SECTION 9 - WORKING CONDITIONS

A. Grievance/Disciplinary Action Appeals Procedure

The Grievance/Disciplinary Action Appeals Procedure for employees in this Unit is set forth in the Personnel Manual. No employee shall suffer retaliation resultant from use of the procedure.

SECTION 10 – COMMITTEES

A. Safety Committee

The City and the Association shall cooperate in pursuing safe working practices. In the interest of increasing safety within City operations and consistent with existing City policy, the Association may appoint one (1) member to serve on any safety commit tee within the scope of Association representation. Recommendations of the Safety Committee shall be referred to the City Manager for review and action if deemed a ppropriate by the City Manager.

B. Deferred Compensation Committee

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11 SECTION 11 – MISCELLANEOUS

A. Work Schedule

The Fire Chief and the Fire Supervisors Association have agreed on a Work Schedule. A copy of the “Work Schedule” is on file in the Fire Chief’s Office. The Work Schedule shall reflect a 56-hour workweek (currently 48/96) and a 40-hour workweek (which may be a 5/8 or 4/10 schedule) for on-duty Battalion Chief personnel.

B. Labor Management Committee

The Chief and the Human Resources Director will meet with FSA, at FSA’s request, in the context of the existing Labor Management Committee process to discuss policies and practices affecting FSA represented personnel.

C. Layoffs

The Layoff Policy for the Fire Supervisors’ Association is incorporated herein as Appendix B.

SECTION 12 – TERM

The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall commence January 1, 2026, and shall expire December 31, 2026. Proposals for change and/or renewal, unless otherwise specified in this agreement, shall be submitted by October 1, 2026.

DATED__________________________ DATED____________________________

BY______________________________ BY________________________________ René Mendez Alejandro Limon

CITY MANAGER PRESIDENT

CITY OF SALINAS FIRE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION

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CITY OF SALINAS

LAYOFF POLICY FOR THE FIRE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION

I. POLICY

The City of Salinas, at its sole discretion, may layoff an employee due to a lack of work or lack of funds. The City shall inform affected employees and the Fire Supervisors Association (“FSA” or “Association”) regarding potential layoffs in a timely manner when the City becomes aware of potential layoffs.

The City shall utilize a Management committee, composed of administration and FSA representatives, to review potential layoffs and discuss alternatives to layoffs.

II. PROCEDURE

In the event of a reduction in workforce in the Fire Department, the City shall designate the classification(s) and position(s) to be eliminated. The City shall provide affected employees and the Association with a current seniority list for the positions affected, the reason for proposed layoffs, the effective date of layoffs, and a copy of this policy no later than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the layoffs. Additionally, affected employees shall be provided a summary of all accrued ben efits and entitlement at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of layoffs.

Layoffs shall be made among all employees in the same classification in the following order:

1. Probationary new employees (excluding promotional probationary employees);

2. Regular employees.

III. SENIORITY DEFINED

For purposes of layoff, total seniority shall be defined as the length of continuous service in all regular positions within the City, as determined by City personnel records.

Continuous service for purposes of determining seniority shall be defined to include work related injury leave of up to one (1) year duration or as otherwise required by law. Seniority in a specific classification shall be established by the length of service in that classification.

For purposes of returning to previously held positions, seniority shall be defined as the length of service in that previously held classification in addition to length of service in the current classification and/or previously held promotions.

IV. LAYOFF BY CLASSIFICATION

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V. PREVIOUSLY HELD POSITIONS

In the event that an employee is laid off, that employee shall have the right to return to (“bump”) any specific classification in the Fire Department in which the employee has served in regular status.

FSA members laid off who have previously served in classifications represented by IAFF in the City of Salinas shall have return rights to those classifications consistent with the IAFF and FSA layoff policies.

In the event that an employee has not served in another classification in the City of Salinas but has held a position in a classification in another California fire agency, that employee may be eligible for a vacant management classification in the City of Salinas Fire Department comparable to that in the fire agency referenced herein. For purposes of seniority in classification (grade), said employee shall be deemed to have the least seniority in classification (grade) of those employees serving in the classification followin g any layoff and/or “bumping” process.

In the event that an employee exercises his/her right to return to ( “bump”) to a previously held classification, “bumping” shall be determined by seniority in the classification so that the employee with the least seniority in the classification shall “bump” to his/her previously held classification.

An employee must notify the City within five (5) working days after receipt of written notice of layoff of his/her desire to return to that classification.

VI. JOB COUNSELING AND OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES

It is the City’s intent to assist laid off employees through the transition from City service.

To that extent, employees whose positions are proposed for reduction may schedule a meeting with a representative of the Human Resources Office. In addition to providing job counseling to employees facing layoff, the Human Resources Office will function as a clearinghouse for resources, information and referrals on outside employment, training opportunities, and potential re-employment opportunities with the City of Salinas.

VII. SEVERANCE PAY

Each laid off employee shall receive severance pay based on the following:

Years of employment Severance Pay
Less than 6 years 1 week per year
6 years and over 6 weeks

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VIII. HEALTH INSURANCE

Each employee is eligible to continue the City’s group health insurance benefits under the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). COBRA sets the standards for continued benefit coverage.

IX. ACCRUED TIME

At the time of separation, each laid off employee shall be paid in full for all accrued paid time earned during the course of employment to include 100 percent of accrued management leave, annual leave, and compensatory time.

X. RE-EMPLOYMENT OF EMPLOYEES LAID OFF

The names of persons laid off under these procedures shall be maintained on a City re - employment list for the classification from which the employee was laid off and for those specific positions that an employee previously held in regular City service for a period of up to eighteen (18) month period from the date of layoff. When using a re -employment list to fill a position in a classification from which layoffs have occurred within the eighteen (18) month period, the City shall re-employ laid off employees from the list in reverse order of layoff. During the eighteen (18) month period, no new employee shall be hired for, nor shall any employee be promoted to, a classification from which layoffs have occurred until all employees on layoff status in that c lassification have been notified of the opportunity to return to work.

A laid off employee may be removed from the City re -employment list for any of the following reasons: 1) The expiration of eighteen (18) months from the date of layoff; or 2) Regular re-employment with the City; or 3) Failure to accept employment with the City; or 4) Failure to appear for a job interview after fourteen (14) days notification by U.S. Mail or email of such interview; or 5) Failure to respond within fourteen (14) days of available employment; or 6) Request in writing by the laid off employee to be removed from the list.

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16 XI. RESTORATION OF BENEFIT FOR RECALLED EMPLOYEES

Any employee who has been laid off and is hired from a City reemployment list under the terms of this article within eighteen (18) months from the date of layoff shall be entitled to: 1) Restoration of regular status or, for employees who have not complet ed their probationary period, credit for that portion of service which has been completed; and 2) Restoration of any accrued time lost due to layoff; and 3) Credit for all years of service for the purpose of determining seniority and benefits; and 4) Placement in the same step of the salary range in accordance with Municipal Code Section 25-4(g).

XII. ELIGIBILITY OF CITY PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS

In an effort to re-employ laid off employees, the City will temporarily suspend (for a period of eighteen (18) months from the effective date of layoff) the City’s promotional policy in order to allow employees on the re-employment list the opportunity to compete in closed, promotional exams. All employees on a re employment list will receive notice of any promotional opportunity within the City service. Further, during the temporary suspension of this rule, if only one qualified employee on the re -employment list submits an application for the promotional exam, s uch exam shall remain in -house. If the one promotional applicant fails the examination, the exam may then be posted as an open recruitment and outside applications invited.

The City shall mail or email notices of all promotional examination opportunities to employees in a laid off status for a period of eighteen (18) months or provide other electronic access to promotional job announcements/lists.

In the event that a laid off employee is appointed to City service through a promotional exam process, the employee shall be hired as a probationary employee and will receive credit for all prior service for purposes of determining seniority and benefits; and the employee shall be placed in the salary range in accordance with Municipal Code Section 25-4(g).

XIII. APPEAL PROCEDURE

An employee directly affected by the operation of this policy may, within five (5) working days after notice of layoff is received, request a meeting with the Fire Chief to review the application of this policy as it affects the employee’s status. The empl oyee may be accompanied by the representative of his/her choice.

If the employee is not satisfied with the review provided by the Fire Chief, a further review of the applications of the layoff policy may be requested by the employee with the Human Resources Director. The determination of the Human Resources Director may be appealed to the City Manager. Such appeal must be filed with the City Manager within three (3) working days of the Human Resources Director’s determination.

Appeals shall be limited to the following:
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2. Interpretations of the employee’s right to return to a specific position in the City; and

3. The employee’s current classification.

XIV. DEFINITIONS

Position - A group of duties and responsibilities assigned to one employee.

Classification - A group of positions with the same job title having similar duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

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A Resolution of the Salinas City Council disapproving of and censuring certain actions of Salinas City Council member Andrew Sandoval
Consider approving a Resolution disapproving of and censuring certain actions of Salinas City Council member Andrew Sandoval.

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CITY OF SALINAS

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
FROM: CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN, CITY ATTORNEY
TITLE: RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING OF AND CENSURING CERTAIN

ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MEMBER ANDREW SANDOVAL

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider a Resolution disapproving of and censuring certain actions of Council member Andrew Sandoval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

At the request of individual Council members, this censure action is brought forward for the City Council’s consideration at an open and public hearing. Notice of the specific actions upon which the proposed censure is based was provided to Council member Sandoval on December 2, 2025, via hand-delivery, electronic mail, and U.S. Mail. A copy of the December 2, 2025, Notice of Proposed Censure Action (the “Notice”) is attached for reference. The specific actions upon which the proposed censure is based are included in the Resolution attached to this Report.

The censure action was originally scheduled for December 9, 2025, however, following his receipt of the December 2, 2025, Notice Council member Sandoval retained legal counsel to represent him in the proposed censure action and through his legal counsel requested an extension of time to the next regularly scheduled city council meeting to respond to the allegations outlined in the Notice.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council has authority as a local legislative body to take actions as a body, including making statements and requests related to its members, and to change or to limit the responsibilities of its members related to the conduct of City business. Conduct of Council members is addressed at the local le vel in the City Council’s Rules of Procedure and Order of Business for Council members and Guidelines for Public Decorum and Order at City Council Meetings ( “Rules of Decorum”; Resolution No. 20742, April 28, 2015) and in Salinas Municipal Code section 2-1. The Rules of Decorum establish general norms and expectations applicable during City Council meetings and at other times.

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A City Council may consider the acts of one of its members and censure a member . (Rules of Decorum Section 1(F)(1).) Notice of the proposed censure action, including the rescheduled date of January 13, 2026, was provided to Council member Sandoval who has been given an opportunity to respond to the notice in writing and, along with his legal counsel, will be given an opportunity to respond verbally during the public hearing.

Council member Sandoval was provided a copy of this Report and attachments at the same time it was made available to the general public.

CEQA CONSIDERATION:

Not a Project . The City of Salinas ha s determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:

Government Code section 84308 does not apply to this item.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

This item is not directly aligned with the City Council’s Strategic Plan (City of Salinas Strategic Plan 2025-2028).

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

The City Attorney’s Office coordinated with the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk on this item.

FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the City Council’s consideration of this item.

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ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution
Notice of Proposed Censure Action (December 2, 2025)

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1 RESOLUTION NO. __________ (N.C.S.)

A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL DISAPPROVING OF AND

CENSURING CERTAIN ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MEMBER ANDREW

SANDOVAL
WHEREAS, it is essential for the effective governing of the City of Salinas for the public to have confidence in the integrity of its local government, and its fair, effective, respectful, and courteous operation; and
WHEREAS, Rule 3(c) of the City Council Rules, set out in Section 2-1 of the Salinas Municipal Code, authorizes the City Council to “from time-to-time, by resolution, adopt such other rules as are not inconsistent with the charter or the rules [set out in Section 2 - 1]; provided, however, that no such rules shall unreasonably limit citizen’s participation at Council meetings”; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2012, the Salinas City Council first adopted Rules of Procedure and Order of Business for Council members and Guidelines for Public Decorum and Order at City Council Meetings, which were updated and revised on April 28, 2015 (collectively the “Rules of Decorum”) for the express purpose of having the City Council conduct its business in an orderly and fair manner, to proceed with the business of government in an efficient and orderly manner, so as to encourage high standards of behavior by Council members and by the public; and
WHEREAS, the Rules of Decorum require that the Council members conform to set norms of general conduct, during City Council meetings and otherwise, including the following:

1. Make the public feel welcome and not be partial, prejudiced or disrespectful toward the public;

2. Treat each other, staff, and members of the public with dignity, courtesy, and respect valuing all opinions and being tolerant of new and different idea [s] while encouraging creativity and innovation. Inappropriate behavior is derogatory and damages the perception of the City;

3. Avoid negative comments that could offend other Council members during public meetings, in the media, or any other time;

4. Continuously strive to improve how [Council] members work as a team; 167
2 5. Place clear and realistic demands on staff resources and time when requesting action; and

6. Respect the limitations placed on the use of the City Seal and the City Logo (Salinas Municipal Code Chapter 1, Article 2); and
WHEREAS, the Rules of Decorum also require that Council member s conform to set standards of conduct during meetings, including the following:

1. Treat each other and everyone with courtesy and refrain from inappropriate behavior and derogatory comments; and

2. Work together to preserve order and decorum during meetings; and

3. Not delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City Council, nor disturb any Council member while speaking, by conversation or otherwise; and

4. Attempt to build consensus on an item through an opportunity for dialogue, but when this is not possible, the majority vote shall prevail and the majority shall show respect for the opinion of the minority, and vice versa; and WHEREAS, the City Council has the primary responsibility to assure that the Rules of Decorum are followed, so that Council members will be held accountable for failing to comply with the self-imposed expectations established in the Rules of Decorum so the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of government; and WHEREAS, in addition to adherence to the Rules of Decorum, Council members are otherwise expected to adhere to general norms and expectations and to otherwise conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their elected position, including adherence with the law and not behaving in a manner that is detrimental to the City or adverse to the City’s interests; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has the power to censure one of its members. Section 1(F)(1) of the Rules of Decorum states that the City Council may censure any member “found to be in violation of any provision of [ the Rules of Decorum]” (Resolution No. 20742); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule 5 of the City Council’s Rules (Salinas Municipal Code Section 2-01.01), the City Council follows Robert’s Rules of Order, as interpreted by the presiding officer (Mayor). Censure is an inherent power of a legislative body that follows Robert’s Rules of Order; and
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3 WHEREAS, through a censure action, the City Council may express its own opinion regarding the actions or the conduct of one of its members regarding their failure to comply with the City Council’s policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, individual Council members and members of the public have raised concerns about Council member Sandoval’s failure to comply with the Rules of Decorum; and
WHEREAS, a censure is a formal action of the City Council reprimanding one of its own members for specified actions or conduct; and
WHEREAS, a legislative body’s censure opinion is itself protected by the First Amendment; and
WHEREAS, a legislative body’s censure of one of its members does not violate the censured member’s free speech rights under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, Council member D’Arrigo and Council member Barajas requested the City Council consider disapproving of and censuring certain actions of Council member Sandoval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has only one other time in the past twenty (20) years considered a censure action against one of its own members for specified actions or conduct, thereby demonstrating the gravity of this action and the City Council’s commitment to maintaining a safe, collaborative, and respectful environment; and WHEREAS, Council member Sandoval has been provided notice and an opportunity to refute the allegations in compliance with all requirements for due process; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Dennis Donohue sent a Notice of Proposed Censure Action to Council member Sandoval via personal delivery, electronic mail ([email protected]), and U.S. Mail on December 2, 2025, informing him of the specific allegations which are violations of the Rules of Decorum and also informing him that on December 9, 2025, the City Council would consider these violations in the context of a public hearing at which the City Council will consider a Resolution disapproving of 169
4 and censuring certain of his behavior (specifically identified in the December 2, 2025, letter); and
WHEREAS, originally scheduled for December 9, 2025, the public hearing for the proposed censure action was rescheduled to January 13, 2026, consistent with Council member Sandoval’s request for additional time to respond to the allegations outlined in the December 2, 2025, Notice of Proposed Censure Action. Through his legal counsel, the City provided notice to Council member Sandoval of the January 13, 2026, public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the following are the specific allegations identified in the December 2, 2025, letter, along with the relevant section of the Rules of Decorum:

1. On April 22, 2025, Council member Sandoval referred to Council member Salazar as a “mentiroso” (Spanish for liar) when he disagreed with Council member Salazar’s comments. (Section 1(B)(2), (3); Section 1(C)(1), (3), (5))

2. Council member Sandoval regularly disturbs his Council colleagues during City Council meetings by speaking and laughing during other Council member s’ questions and/or comments. (Section 1(C)(3), (4))

3. Council member Sandoval regularly leaves the dais during City Council meetings to, among other things, make telephone calls and speak to members of the public outside of the Council Chambers, often resulting in cheers and chanting from the public. On occasion, Council member Sandoval’s absence from the dais has resulted in him missing votes of the City Council. These actions have the effect of disturbing City Council meetings, City staff and others p resenting during City Council meetings, and his Council colleagues. (Section 1(C)(3), (4))

a. On November 29, 2025, in response to Council member Barajas acknowledging that Council member Sandoval was not present during a City Council meeting, Council member Sandoval posted to his Facebook account mocking Council member Barajas with a video by saying: “Oh, no.

You know what? Jose Barajas is probably going to report me for talking to you.” (https://www.facebook.com/reel/1217242413610784)

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5 4. During the October 28, 2025, City Council meeting, Council member De La Rosa publicly asked that Council member Sandoval stop bullying her on social media.

In a Facebook post on November 28, 20 25, Council member Sandoval posted a video of Council member De La Rosa’s October 28, 2025, statement, after which he proceeded to mock her request by showing unrelated past clips of Council member De La Rosa at an increased speed and including various icons and cartoon caricatures. (Section 1( B)(2), (3) )
(https://www.facebook.com/reel/1217242413610784)

5. Council member Sandoval regularly wears clothing with the City logo during his social media pos ts and non -City business. (Section 1 (B)(9), referencing Salinas Municipal Code section 1 -10, et seq.)
(https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGZyDs_ufLY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_lin k&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D;
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIaksvnOTN-
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/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D)

6. On June 18, 2025, Council member Sandoval posted a video on directed at Council member Barajas in which he referred to his Council colleague as “Barajas the Betrayer” and ma de inaccu rate statements about Council member Barajas’ position on rent stabilization. (Section 1(B)(2 ))
(https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLDn-
5Hh3rQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D)

7. On June 14, 2025, Council member Sandoval mocked Council member De La Rosa when he posted an Instagram video showing Council member De La Rosa speak about rent stabilization. The caption on the video reads: “Nice pearls! Gotta look good while I raise your rent!” (Section 1(B)(2), (3))
(https://www.instagram.com/p/DK6QAdvuTpc/)

8. On September 24, 2024, Council member Sandoval posted an Instagram video of Council member D’Arrigo speaking about her vote on rent stabilization with the 171
6 caption “Do you have trust?” suggesting she is not trustworthy and was being dishonest (Section 1(B)(2), (3)) (https://www.instagram.com/p/DO_TMaEkSEX/)

9. On May 3, 2025, Council member Sandoval posted an Instagram post with a caricature of Council member Salazar with the caption: " T HE IRONY IS HARD TO IGNORE. SO.. DO I GET A RAISE FOR ALL THE NEW CLIENTS I’LL BE PUTTING IN NEED” suggesting that Council member Salazar voted to repeal rent stabilization so that he could get a salary increase from his employer, the Catholic Charities. (Section 1(B)(2), (3))
(ps://www.instagram.com/reel/DJN0GqTuRis/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&i gsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D)
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that ea ch of these specific actions are counter - productive to building strong relationships among the Council members and distract from the City Council’s business of focusing on important challenges and opportunities facing the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that as exemplified in taking the specific actions described in this Resolution, Council member Sandoval uses tactics akin to bullying and intimidation toward his fellow Council members, rather than collaborating and attempting to find compromise; and
WHEREAS, the City Council find that Council member Sandoval has used his social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook) to mock, intimidate, and to discredit his Council colleagues and members of the public through, for example, insi nuation of corruption and illegal activity; and
WHEREAS, in Council member Sandoval’s Instagram posting dated October 25, 2025, he s uggested that he does not take this Censure action seriously and has no intention of modifying his actions so as to conform to the City Council’s Rules of Decorum; and
WHEREAS, during the month of November 2025, alone, Council member Sandoval made approximately thirty-one (31) separate posts on Instagram and Facebook (with at least one being posted at 12:08 A.M.) directed at his Council colleagues and this Censure action—often taking his Council colleagues words, phrases, or statements out of context—of the nature of those specific action described above in this Resolution, thereby 172
7 showing the volume of his activity against his Council colleagues. The volume of Council member Sandoval’s posts directed against his Council colleagues have increased since the October 28, 2025, call for this Censure action, thereby further demonstrating Council member Sandoval’s unwillingness or inability to conform his actions to the City Council’s Rules of Decorum; and
WHEREAS, on at least one occasion, Council member Sandoval has contacted a Council colleague’s employer and asked questions of the employer insinuating the Council member was engage d in illegal and/or unethical activity. The use of questions and requests for information or records is a guise for intimidation; and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2025, Council member s D’Arrigo and Barajas met with Council member Sandoval to discuss their request for disapproval of and censure of certain actions of Council member Sandoval as an attempt to resolve their concerns short of the City Council’s consideration of a Censure Resolution , but as a result of Council member Sandoval’s apparent unwillingness to conform to the Rules of Conduct, did not reach a successful resolution; and
WHEREAS, Council member Sandoval was present and/or involved in each of the separate items listed above and as a result has independent knowledge and is independently aware of the facts and circumstances involved in each and consequently has sufficient information, including the names an d identities of all other individuals involved in those incidents; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Salinas City Council on January 13, 2026, at which Council member Sandoval was present and given the opportunity to respond to the allegations set forth in Mayor Donohue’s December 2, 2025, letter and in this Resolution, and to provide comments and present information to the City Council for its consideration prior to taking action on this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cou ncil of City of Salinas , as follows:

1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as though fully set forth in full.

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8 2. The Council finds that Council member Sandoval violated the City’s Rules of Decorum in that his conduct toward other City Council members and members of the public was disrespectful and discourteous ; detracted from the orderly, efficient, and fair conduct of the City’s business, including City Council meetings; did not serve to increase the public confidence in the City government ; and was not in keeping with the heightened norms and standards of conduct required of Council members.

3. The Council further finds that Council member Sandoval’s violation of the City’s Rules of Decorum, as described in this Resolution, erode the public ’s faith and confidence in the City of Salinas and its elected officials.

4. The City Council reaffirms its commitment to prioritizing the interests of the City in its conduct and maintaining civility and compliance with the City Council’s Rules of Decorum and with applicable law in carrying out the City’s business.

5. This Resolution serves as a formal statement of censure disapproving Council member Sandoval’s actions as described herein.

6. In the event Council member Sandoval’s conduct continues in violation of the Rules of Decorum, Council may approve further censure.

7. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
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City of Salinas
Office of City Councilmember Andrew Sandoval
SALINAS 200 Lincoln Ave . Salinas, California 93901 . (831) 837-8228. [email protected]
January 8,2026
Electronic mail : [email protected] se.us
Community of Salinas
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmembers: Jose Luis Barajas, Margret D'Arigo, Aurelio Salazar, Gloria DeLa Rosa, Tony Barrera
City Manager Ren6 Mendez
City Attorney Chris Callahan
200 Lincoln Ave
Salinas, CA 93901
I am honored to serve the residents of District 5 and the broader Salinas community. Every day, I am inspired by what we accomplish together with our residents, city staff, and dedicated volunteers. My commitment to you all has always been to provide truth, transparency, and meaningful engagement, and that will not change.

I was elected by my constituents to provide firsthand information and honest communication and to lead with integrity, which means doing what is right even when no one is watching. Not everyone can attend City Council meetings-our own attendance demonstrates that. Our community expects updates, context, and transparency. and social media is by far one of the most effective tools available to ensure they receive it. The reach of my platforms shows exactly what my residents prefer: access to information directly from their elected representative in a venue that meets them where they are.

A community member recently reminded me that truth can sometimes be uncomfortable.

Keeping our community informed and involved is what responsible government looks like-and it's a responsibility ltake seriously.

Which is the greater concern: Calling out a falsehood, or allowing the public to be misled on an issue that affects their daily lives? The residents of Salinas deserve honesty delivered with integrity, not lip service. 180
And yes - as a husband and father of four - there are moments when I need to step away briefly to check on my family or simply use the restroom. These are normal human responsibilities, not acts of misconduct.

The concern raised about residents cheering or chanting when I step outside after a community victory is misplaced. Our residents have every right to celebrate civic engagement and to take pride in participating in their local government. To frame their enthusiasm as grounds for censure minimizes the very community involvement we should be encouraging. lt suggests that the issue is not decorum, but d iscomfort- perha ps even envy-with the level of trust, support, and engagement that grows when elected officials communicate openly and stand with their constituents. Community celebration is not a threat; it is a sign that people are being seen, heard, and empowered. That is something to honor, not condemn.

This is the first time anyone has raised concerns about me wearing a city-logo on my attire. lf new guidance is necessary, then the Council should collectively develop it. I will gladly comply with any clear rules. The fact that no one communicated this concern for a year reflects a broader problem - not with my conduct, but with the lack of open, direct communication from my colleagues.

At no point during their first year in office did Councilmembers Barajas or DArrigo send an email, request a meeting, or communicate any of these concerns. ln a recent meeting, both members present stated that the real issue was my social media activity. councilmember DArrigo explicitly said, "l just need your social media to stop. I can't sleep." When I told her I could not commit to stop posting, her response was, "Then we need to proceed with the censure."
Councilmember Barajas expressed frustration that when he travels to conferences, the number one question he hears is: How is it working with councilmember sandoval? Again, this does not constitute misconduct - it simply demonstrates how my colleagues undervalue using social media as a tool for constituent engagement.

When I step out, it is often because I want to ensure that constituents who speak, many for the first time, receive the follow-up, support, or information they need. I do this because doing right by people requires more than listening; it requires action. I take the time to encourage public participation, reassure residents that their voices matter, and explain how their involvement can and does shape our city's future. I hope my colleagues will also embrace a more responsive and engaged approach to the community we serve. 181
Meanwhile, neither disclosed their positions or intentions on rent stabilization and tenant protections, even as they received substantial contributions from agriculture, property managers, and developers - the very groups benefiting from the decisions they are now making. When elected officials make decisions that align so neatly with donor interests, the public has a right to raise concerns. Transparency is not an attack; it is accountability.

My commitment remains unchanged.

I will continue to provide truthful information to the public, encourage civic engagement, and amplify the voices of residents who cannot always be present in this room. My First Amendment rights do not disappear because my transparency makes some people uncomfortable. I represent the residents, and their support has been overwhelming and I will continue to serve them with honesty, accessibility, and the respect they deserve.

Salinas deserves a government that is open, transparent, and accountable. I will always stand with the community.

I remain committed to good-faith collaboration with my fellow Councilmembers, to doing my part in our shared responsibilities, and to working together when the focus is truly on serving the people of Salinas.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Between

COUNTY OF MONTEREY

and

CITY OF SALINAS

for

THE COORINATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES TO ADMINISTER

AND OPERATE THE SHARE CENTER

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Memorandum of Understanding

DECLARATION

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into as of the last date opposite the respective signatures (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY of Salinas, a California Charter City and municipal corporation (CITY), the County of Monterey , a political subdivision of the State of California (COUNTY), collectively referred to as “PARTIES”, for the purpose of identifying roles and responsibilities related to the shared administrative and financial responsibility of the SHARE Center, a low-barrier housing navigation center, located at 845 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, California 93906 owned by the COUNTY with reference to the following facts:

RECITALS

A. WHEREAS on September 25, 2018, the PARTIES entered into a n initial MOU for the coordination of responsibilities related to developing a shelter (and develop an affordable housing project for families adjacent to the SITE) and agreed to coordinate their staff to expedite site development and conduct the RFP process for the selection of, and negotiation of agreements with, a future developer and operator for the Shelter; and

B. WHEREAS on May 29, 2019, the COUNTY was awarded $6,018,100 in funding through the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (“HEAP”) by the Continuum of Care for Monterey and San Benito County for the construction of a year-round shelter at 845 East Laurel Drive; and

C. WHEREAS on September 15, 2020, the County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council formally adopted the name of the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resources & Education Center (“SHARE Center”) for the new Shelter at 845 East Laurel Drive; and

D. WHEREAS on June 22, 2021, the PARTIES extended the MOU to further coordinate their respective staff to effectively administer the operations of the SHARE Center (and develop affordable housing with a focus on families on the Property); and

E. WHEREAS the 2024 Homeless Point -in-Time Count (PIT) mandated by the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development and conducted by the local Continuum of Care lead agency revealed that 2,436 people are experiencing homelessness on any given night, representing a 19% increase from 2022; and

F. WHEREAS on November 12, 2024, the County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring an emergency shelter crisis , renewing their commitment to addressing homelessness in the Monterey County geographic region; and

G. WHEREAS the PARTIES desire to update the terms of the MOU, dated June 22, 2021, to extend the collaboration of the administration and oversight of the operations of the SHARE Center and further define roles and responsibilities; and

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H. WHEREAS this MOU supersedes all previously approved MOUs regarding the shared financial and administrative roles and responsibilities for the operation of the SHARE Center between the CITY and COUNTY; however, any terms relating to partnerships on affordable housing shall be addressed in a separate MOU.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the declaration, recitals, mutual consideration, representations, conditions, and obligations contained in this MOU, and incorporated herein, the PARTIES agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1.0

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1.1 Purpose and Goals

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes the roles and responsibilities related to the shared administrative and financial responsibility of the SHARE Center, a low - barrier housing navigation center, located at 845 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, California 93906.

a. Subject to funding availability, the COUNTY shall:

1. Maintain ownership of the property;

2. Serve as the fiscal lead, compile and review the proposed operations and services budget, and coordinate with the CITY to ensure the budget reflects jointly agreed- upon priorities and cost allocations;

3. Devote sufficient personnel to oversee the maintenance and repairs, including all capital improvements required to maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and program participants;

4. Any future conveyance of the Property must be authorized by the COUNTY;

b. Subject to funding availability, CITY shall:

1. Devote sufficient personnel to lead and manage a competitive bidding process in accordance with CITY Procurement Policies and Procedures for a shelter operator, in collaboration with the COUNTY, every three (3) years, or in the event of termination of service by the current shelter operator, unless otherwise directed by the County Board of Supervisors and Salinas City Council; i. CITY will receive bids and collaborate with COUNTY to determine adequacy and completeness of RFP process;
ii. CITY will document and maintain records associated with the RFP process;
iii. CITY will work collaboratively with COUNTY to respond to and RFP questions, comments or appeals.

c. Subject to funding availability, the PARTIES shall:

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provider to operate the SHARE Center, City and County staff shall provide written notice to the Board of Supervisors and the Salinas City Council. Execution of any new operator agreement resulting from such solicitation shall be contingent upon the approval of the new operator by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and the Salinas City Council.

2. Be responsible for 50% of the total operating costs of the SHARE Center which may be covered by federal, state, or local funding . “Operating costs” include, but are not limited to:
i. Operator contract(s)
ii. Rapid Re-Housing and Housing Navigation
iv. Maintenance and janitorial services
v. Utilities (electricity, gas, water, internet, etc.)
vi. Security
vii. Supplies and equipment
viii. Insurance

3. Partner with Operator on annual reports to the County Board of Supervisors and City Council. Such reports shall include, but is not limited to:
i. Number and demographics of persons served
ii. Number of persons housed to permanent housing outcomes iii. Number of persons temporarily housed in other locations (other shelters, transitional housing, bridge, etc.)
iv. Bed capacity and occupancy rates by month
v. Number of individuals connected to non-cash benefits vi. Number of individuals connected to cash income (employment, SSI/SSDI, etc.)
vii. Number of individuals connected to health insurance viii. Average length of stay
ix. HMIS compliance

4. Devote sufficient personnel to identify, pursue, and manage state, federal, and local funding and subsequent contracts required to fund the SHARE Center’s daily operations;

5. In the event that anticipated funding is not available or is reduced, the PARTIES agree to enter into good faith negotiations to revise the terms of this MOU;

6. Work collaboratively to develop a transparent and fair formal solicitation of proposals from qualified service providers to operate the SHARE Center, that shall include two (2) representatives from each entity, one member of the Continuum of Care lead agency, and at least one person with lived experience on the rating and ranking panel;

7. Collaborate on drafting contracts with aligned metrics for ongoing operations of the SHARE Center.

8. Align program outcome goals to the Continuum of Care’s established performance benchmarks to achieve a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness in Monterey County;

9. Partner on public communications, including press releases, media advisories, public statements, social media content, and informational materials related to the SHARE Center;
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10. Share data necessary to support program operations, performance monitoring, compliance reporting, and evaluation of the SHARE Center . Shared data may include, but is not limited to:
i. Shelter utilization statistics
ii. Demographic and needs data (as allowable)
iii. Outcome and performance metrics
iv. Program budgets and expenditure reports
v. HMIS-generated reports (as permitted under applicable data - sharing agreements)
vi. Financial reporting and grants management
vii. Property and environmental records, reports, studies, and other information related to the facility;

11. Convene monthly meetings with the Operator , or as otherwise mutually agreed upon, to review SHARE Center operations, outcomes, and financial status.

Standing agenda topics may include, but are not limited to:
i. Review of shelter utilization and performance metrics ii. Review of financial reports and invoices
iii. Budget planning and cost reconciliation
iv. Updates on grant applications and funding opportunities v. Operational challenges and resolution planning
vi. Community engagement and stakeholder feedback
vii. Contract compliance and reporting deadlines

12. If there is a disagreement between the PARTIES or their representative(s), the PARTIES shall proceed with resolution as outlined in Exhibit B: DISPUTES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION which is incorporated by this reference.

d. Capital Improvements, Maintenance, and Repairs

1. Definition of Capital Improvements. Capital Improvements shall mean any permanent additions, structural changes, or upgrades to the SHARE Center facility.

Capital Improvements may include, but are not limited to, roof replacement, major HVAC system upgrades, plumbing or electrical overhauls, structural renovations, and significant alterations requiring permits or capital expenditure approval.

2. Definition of Maintenance and Repairs. Maintenance and Repairs shall mean routine, periodic, or minor work necessary to keep the facility, its systems, and equipment in good operating condition, including corrective actions to restore functionality without materially extending the facility’s us eful life. Maintenance and Repairs include janitorial services, landscaping, painting, fixture replacement, minor plumbing or electrical repairs, pest control, and general upkeep.

3. Schedule of Capital Improvements, Maintenance, and Repairs. No later than November of each year, the Parties agree to develop an agreed upon schedule of capital improvements, maintenance and repairs, identify costs, and establish a cost sharing strategy to meet the goals and objectives of the schedule.

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to minimize disruption to program operations.

5. Meet and Confer. The PARTIES agree to meet and confer regarding cost share prior to incurring any expense related to Capital Improvements or major/extensive emergency Maintenance or Repair.

Section 1.2 Right of Entry

The CITY and its consultants shall have full rights to enter upon the identified property during normal business hours to conduct inspections and investigations in accordance with this Agreement. In connection with such entry and investigation, the CITY shall repair and restore any damage it may cause.

ARTICLE 2.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Section 2.1 General Compliance

The PARTIES, through their respective officers, employees, consultants, and contractors as applicable, agree to comply with all applicable federal, State and local laws and regulations governing public agencies, including any necessary environmental review analysis as applicable to the implementation of the SHARE Center. Documentation of such compliance shall be made available for review by either Party upon request by the other Party.

Section 2.2 Five (5) Year Term of MOU

The term of this MOU (the “Term”) shall start as of the Effective Date of this MOU and shall terminate upon the conclusion of the “Five (5) Year Term of Use ”, as set forth above .

Upon expiration of the initial term, the Agreement may be renewed for two (2) additional terms of five (5) years, provided that the PARTIES delivers written notice of its intent to renew no less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the initial term.

Renewal shall be subject to mutual agreement of the PARTIES on any revised terms and conditions, which shall be documented in writing prior to the commencement of the renewal term.

Section 2.3 Termination

This MOU may be terminated by either Party upon one hundred twenty days (120) days advance written notice. Prior to any said termination, the PARTIES shall meet and confer in good faith. In the event of termination of this MOU by either Party, the provisions of ARTICLE 3. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS shall survive the termination of this MOU.

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Section 2.4 Mutual Indemnification

The PARTIES shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the COUNTY and CITY, its officers, agents, representatives, volunteers, and employees from any claim, liability, demand, loss, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), injury or damage rising out of, or in connection with, performance, or attempted performance, directly or indirectly, of this MOU by the PARTIES and/or its agents, employees or volunteers, excepting only loss, injury or damage caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of personnel employed by either PARTY. It is the intent of the PARTIES to this MOU to provide the broadest possible coverage for the COUNTY and CITY. Either PARTY shall reimburse the other for all costs, attorneys' fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred with respect to any claim, judgment, or litigation in which the PARTY is obligated to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the COUNTY pursuant to this MOU. This provision shall survive expiration or termination of this MOU.

Section 2.5 Insurance

During the Term of this MOU, the PARTIES shall each secure and maintain the insurance or self-insurance as described in Exhibit A.

ARTICLE 3.

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Section 3.1 Documentation and Record-Keeping

a. Records to be maintained. The PARTIES shall maintain all records and such records shall include but not be limited to:

1. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken.

2. Records required to document the solicitation and selection of a developer and operator.

3. Records required by funding agencies related to the implementation of the MOU.
b. Retention. The PARTIES shall retain all records pertinent to services performed and expenditures incurred pursuant to this MOU with the COUNTY for a period of three (3) years after the final payment for any and all costs incurred for services performed and expenditures incurred pursuant to this MOU and corresponding grant funding for the implementation of the SHARE Center.

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ARTICLE 4.

PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS

Section 4.1 Conduct

a. Assignability. Neither Party shall assign or transfer any interest in this MOU without the prior written consent of the other Party, at its sole discretion. b. Hatch Act. The PARTIES agree that under this MOU, no funds shall be provided, nor will any personnel be employed in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political activities that would violate 5 U.S.C. Chapter 15, Section 1501 et seq.
c. Conflict of Interest. The PARTIES each agree to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 570.611 with respect to conflicts of interest, as it may apply to their respective agents, employees, consultants, officers, appointed or elected officials, as listed under this regulation.

ARTICLE 5.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Section 5.1 Applicable Laws and Regulation

The PARTIES agree to comply with the following laws and regulations insofar as they apply to the performance of this MOU:

a. Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 through 7414.
b. Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) , as amended (33 U.S.C. 1318- Records and Reports) relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information, as well as other requirements specified in Section 114 of the Clean Water Act (which authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] to issue EPA Section 114 Information Requests to gather data necessary for enforcing environmental laws) and Section 308 of the Clean Water Act, and all regulations as applicable to the performance of this MOU.
c. Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93 -234) regarding the sale, lease or other transfer of land acquired, cleared, or improved under the terms of this MOU, as it may apply to the provisions of this MOU. d. Environmental Protection Agency Lead-Based Paint Regulations. e. Historic Preservation requirements as set out in the National Historic Preservation Act, Pub. L. No. 89 -665, as amended by Pub. L. No. 96 -51) and the procedures set forth in 54 U.S.C. Section 300101, et seq. In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty (50) years old or older or that are included on a federal, State, or local historic property list.

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ARTICLE 6.

OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 6.1 Entire MOU

This MOU contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the PARTIES.

No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this MOU shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the PARTIES hereto.

Section 6.2 Notices

Formal notices, demands and communications (other than day to day routine communications) between the PARTIES shall be sufficiently given if, and shall not be deemed given unless: (i) dispatched by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (ii) sent by express delivery or overnight courier service with a delivery receipt, (iii) personally delivered with a delivery receipt, or (iv) sent by electronic mail with a copy delivered by one of the previous three methods, to the office of the Party upon which service is being made shown as follows, or such other address as the PARTIES may designate in writing from time to time:

Such written notices, demands and communications shall be effective on the date shown on the delivery receipt as the date delivered or the date on which delivery was refused.

Section 6.3 Conformance with Federal and State Regulations

Should local, federal or State regulations touching upon this MOU be adopted, amended or revised during the term hereof, this MOU is subject to modification to assure conformance with such federal or State requirements.

Section 6.4 Severability

If any term of this MOU is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Section 6.5 Headings and Captions

COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Attn: Roxanne V. Wilson, County
Homeless Services Director
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, California 93901
Email: [email protected]

CITY
Attn: Lisa Murphy, Assistant City
Manager
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Email: [email protected]

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Paragraph titles or captions contained herein are inserted as a matter of convenience and for reference, and in no way define, limit, extend or describe the scope of this MOU or any provision thereof.

Section 6.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no intended third-party beneficiaries to this MOU.

Section 6.7 Amendments
This MOU may be amended by a written administrative amendment executed by the City Manager or County Administrative Officer or their respective designees, subject to any required State or federal approval, provided that such administrative amendments do not substantively change the overall purpose of this agreement.

This MOU may not be modified, supplemented, or amended unless in writing by the PARTIES. Any modification, supplementation, amendment, or waiver must be signed by all PARTIES.

Section 6.8 Actions by the CITY and COUNTY

Whenever this MOU calls for or permits the approval, consent, authorization or waiver of the CITY or COUNTY, the approval, consent, authorization, or waiver of the City Manager or COUNTY Administrative Officer or their respective designees , shall constitute the approval, consent, authorization or waiver of the CITY/COUNTY without further action of the City Council or Board of Supervisors, including amendments to the MOU, subject to any required State or federal approval, provided that such administrative amendments do not substantively change the overall purpose of this agreement.

Section 6.9 Costs and Expenses

Each Party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with any activities and negotiations undertaken in connection with this MOU, and the performance of each Party’s obligations under this MOU.

Section 6.10 No Commissions

Each Party represents to the other that is has not retained, and shall not retain, the services of any broker, agent or finder with respect to the Site or in connection with any matters relating to this MOU, and agrees to hold the other Party harmless from and against any claim for commission, fee, or other remuneration by any broker, agent, or finder under any claimed retainer for services with respect thereto.

Section 6.11 Governing Law; Venue

This MOU shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Docusign Envelope ID: C4683821-DE9B-4AC9-8F8A-15ACBEB30E68 95193

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California without reference to choice-of-law principles, and venue for any action under this MOU shall be in the Superior Court of the County of Monterey , subject to any motion for transfer of venue.

Section 6.12 Counterparts and Electronic Signatures

This MOU may be executed in counterparts with electronic signatures, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one (1) and the same MOU.

Section 6.13 Non-Recourse MOU

No member, official, employee, agent, or consultant of any Party to this MOU shall be personally liable to any other Party, or any successor in interest or person claiming by, through or under any Party, in the event of any default or breach, or for or on account of any amount which may be or become due, or in any claim, cause or obligation whatsoever under the terms of this MOU.

Section 6.14 Recitals

The PARTIES understand and agree that the recitals to this MOU are incorporated into this MOU by this reference.

Section 6.15 Attachments

The following attachments are hereby included within and incorporated by reference:

Exhibit A: Insurance Requirements
Exhibit B: Disputes and Corrective Action

Section 6.16 Authority of Signatories

The individuals executing this MOU on behalf of the PARTIES represent and warrant that he or she has the requisite authority to enter into this MOU on behalf of said Party.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this MOU has been executed by the PARTIES on the day and year written below.

COUNTY OF MONTEREY:

CITY OF SALINAS:

COUNTY Administrative Office,
Sonia M. De La Rosa, COUNTY
Administrative Officer

By:
____________________________________
Deborah Paolinelli, Assistant COUNTY
Administrative Officer

Date:______________________________
City of Salinas
Rene Mendez, City Manager

By:
____________________________________
Rene Mendez, City Manager

Date:________________________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the COUNTY Counsel-Risk
Management
Susan K. Blitch, COUNTY Counsel

By:
____________________________________
Anne Brereton, Deputy COUNTY Counsel

Date:_________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City of Salinas
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney

By:
____________________________________

Date:_______________________________

APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS:

Office of the COUNTY Counsel-Risk
Management
Susan K. Blitch, Acting COUNTY Counsel

By:
____________________________________
David Bolton, Risk Manager

Date:______________________________

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EXHIBIT A: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The PARTIES each certify that they maintain a program of insurance and self-insurance that covers its activities in connection with this MOU as follows:

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance: including but not limited to premises and operations, including coverage for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, Personal Injury, Contractual Liability, Broad form Property Damage, Independent Contractors, Products and Completed Operations, with a combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

2. Auto Liability Coverage: with a combined single limit or Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

3. Workers' Compensation Insurance: in accordance with California Labor Code section 3700 and with Employer's Liability limits not less than $1,000,000 each person, $1,000,000 each accident and $1,000,000 each disease.

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EXHIBIT B: DISPUTES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

Any claim, controversy, breach, or dispute arising out of this MOU, including, without limitation, the interpretation of any term or provision of this MOU, or any disagreement, claim, controversy, breach, or dispute arising out of the obligations under this MOU (individually, referred to as a “Dispute”, and collectively referred to as “Disputes”), whether seeking damages or equitable relief, shall be subject to the following process.

1. Disputes between PARTIES shall be settled as quickly as reasonably possible to ensure minimal impact to MOU activities.

2. PARTIES shall first utilize a corrective action administrative process and negotiation to attempt to resolve Disputes prior to resulting to any other allowable remedy. PARTIES shall continue performance of the MOU activities during such resolution.

a. Upon receipt by COUNTY of information regarding a perceived failure by CITY to comply with any provision of this MOU, COUNTY has the right to forward CITY a notice of COUNTY’s intent to consider corrective action to enforce compliance with such provision.

Such notice will indicate the nature of the issue, or issues, to be reviewed in determining the need for corrective action. CITY may have the opportunity to respond or participate in formulating the corrective action recommendation. COUNTY has the right to require the presence of City’s officer(s) or employee(s) at any hearing or meeting called for the purpose of considering a corrective action.

b. Upon receipt by CITY of information regarding a perceived failure by COUNTY to comply with any provision of this MOU, CITY has the right to forward COUNTY a noticed of CITY’S intent to consider corrective action to enforce compliance with such provision. Such notice will indicate the nature of the issue, or issues, to be reviewed in determining the need for corrective action. COUNTY may have the opportunity to respond or participate in formulating the corrective action recommendation. CITY has the right to require the presence of COUNTY’s officer(s) or employee(s) at any hearing or meeting called for the purpose of considering a corrective action.

c. All requests shall be made in good faith and be reasonable in light of the economics and time efficiencies intended by the corrective action process.

d. Any resolution requiring amendment of this MOU shall be executed as soon as reasonably possible, time is of the essence.

3. No formal proceedings for the judicial resolution of any dispute may be commenced until sixty (60) calendar days following the initiation of negotiations under this Section. Either Party may then seek whatever remedy is available in law or in equity.

4. For all claims arising from or related to this MOU, nothing in this MOU establishes, waives, or modifies any claims presentation requirements or procedures provided by law, including the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code, beginning with section 810), or any ordinance enacted by either Party governing the presentation or processing of such claims.

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