200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
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City of Salinas
Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
Finance Committee
Committee Members:
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmember D'Arrigo
Councilmember De La Rosa
Rene Mendez, City Manager
Selina Andrews, Finance Director
Finance Department Office: (831) 758-7211
2:00 PM Salinas RotundaTuesday, May 12, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Dennis Donohue, Gloria De La Rosa and Margaret D'ArrigoPresent: 3 -
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comment.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
No disclosures reported.
CONSENT
ID#26-209 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, ID#26-209 the minutes of April 7, 2026 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Donohue, Councilmember De La Rosa and Councilmember D'Arrigo3 -
CONSIDERATIONS
ID#26-141 Agreement with Future Citizens Foundation DBA The First Tee of Monterey County Related to the Twin Creeks Golf Course
Deputy Director of Economic Development Nathan Kieu introduced the presentation, providing an overview of the existing lease term and a brief history of the relationship between the City and First Tee. First Tee CEO Nick Nelson proceeded to speak about
May 12, 2026Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Unofficial the mission of First Tee and it's benefit to the community. The organization has been operating in Salinas for over 21 years now, contributing significantly to reduction of crime and academic success amongst youth. Report filed with the Committee secretary for the record.
The following members of the public commented on the report via Zoom:
Jose Guerra
Adriana Garcia, Building Healthy Communities (JAV Language Solutions) Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, approved the recommendation to forward this item to City Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Donohue, Councilmember De La Rosa and Councilmember D'Arrigo3 - ID#26-210 Preliminary Biennial Budget (FY 2026/27 - 2027/28) Review Finance Director Selina Andrews gave the presentation, initially providing a high level overview of the biennial budget process. She also highlighted a condensed version of the General Fund operating budget as it currently stands. Additionally, she covered the recommended staffing additions, totaling 11 over the two years. Assistant Public Works Director Adriana Robles also presented on CIPs and where they stand today, including $66 million in carryover. She highlighted key projects, with a focus on streets & sidewalks and sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements. Report filed with the Committee secretary for the record.
The following members of the public commented on the report via Zoom:
Jose Guerra
Adriana Garcia, Building Healthy Communities (JAV Language Solutions) No action is required. Received an update on the Biennial Budget.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m.