Tuesday, February 24, 2026
4:00 PM
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
SALINAS ROTUNDA
City Council
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmembers:
Jose Luis Barajas, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2 Margaret D'Arrigo, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4 Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Aurelio Salazar, District 6 Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Meeting Agenda - Final
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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#26-064 a. Labor Negotiations - California Government Code Section §54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Rene Mendez, City Manager; Lisa G. Murphy, Assistant City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; Katherine Hogan, Assistant City Attorney; Selina Andrews, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resources Manager; and Che Johnson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:30 P.M.
PROCLAMATION
National Engineers Week, February 22-28, 2026
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
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Merele Quintero
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.
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
ID#25-527 Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments
Recommendation: No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council.
ID#26-063 Hartnell College Foundation - Salinas Valley Promise Receive presentation from Dr. Jackie Cruz and Dr. Gabriela Lopez.
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).
CONSIDERATION
ID#26-038 2026 Legislative Platform
Recommendation: Receive and adopt the City of Salinas 2026 Legislative Platform.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#26-034 Update On Predevelopment Activities for 34, 36, 38, 40, 37-39, and 45 Soledad Street in Chinatown
Recommendation: No action required. Receive an update on predevelopment activities for 34, 36, 38, 40, 37-39, and 45 Soledad Street in Chinatown.
ID#26-054 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization 2025 Final Program Data and 2026 Implementation Activities
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Recommendation: No action required. Receive an administrative report on Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program (Program) 2025 final Program data and 2026 Program implementation strategy.
ID#26-050 2025 Permit Center Annual Report
Recommendation: No action required. Receive the 2025 Permit Center Annual Report.
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#26-001 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of January 13, 2026.
ID#26-065 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of February 3, 2026.
ID#26-019 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
ID#26-030 Amendment No. 3 to the On-Call Streetlight Agreement with St. Francis Electric, LLC.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the On-Call Streetlight Service Agreement with St. Francis Electric, LLC to increase the annual amount by $136,595 for a revised annual not-to exceed amount of $386,595; de-appropriating $137,000 from CIP 9163, Traffic Calming Improvements; and appropriating $137,000 to the Public Works Operating Budget.
ID#26-032 Appropriation of $1,190,337 of HOME-American Rescue Plan Funds to the Housing Authority of Monterey County
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the appropriation of $1,190,337 of HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funds to the Housing Authority of Monterey County to provide supportive services through rental assistance for qualifying HOME-ARP populations at the Fairview Homekey permanent supportive housing site located at 1030 Fairview Avenue.
ID#26-049 All-Way STOP at California Street and East San Luis Street Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing an All-Way STOP at California Street and East San Luis Street.
ID#26-051 All-Way STOP Request for North Madeira Avenue and Roosevelt Street Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing an All-Way STOP at North Madeira Avenue and Roosevelt Street.
ID#25-507 City-Wide Parking Enforcement Agreement
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a services agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for City-Wide Parking Enforcement Services in an amount not to exceed $1,949,175 through January 1, 2029 with and an option to extend the term for two (2) additional one-year periods.
ID#25-539 Zoning Code Amendment 2025-001; Rescind Section 37-50.250 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code (Zoning Code), remove and modify applicable Zoning Code Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) definitions and development regulations and apply applicable State ADU law for the processing of ADU applications
Recommendation: Consider finding Zoning Code Amendment 2025-001 categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305; and adopt an Ordinance to comply amending Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to rescind Section 37-50.250 (Accessory Dwelling Units), remove and modify Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) definitions of Section 37-10.250 ("A" definitions), modify the ADU development regulations of Sections 37-30.020, 37-30-060, 37-30-110, 37-30.160, 37-30.390, and 37-30.430, and apply applicable State ADU Law to process ADU applications.
2ND READING
ID#26-022 Ordinance amending Articles XIV and XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code to update regulations prohibiting camping on public property; adopt an Ordinance Amending Article XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to the storage of personal property on public property.
2ND READING
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Receive communication from Councilmembers on reports, appointments and future agenda items. Councilmember comments are generally limited to three minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. 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
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requested as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last business day prior to the meeting. Requests should be referred to the City Clerk’s Office At 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, 758-7381, as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last business day prior to the meeting. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users may contact the city by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on February 20, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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