Tuesday, September 15, 2026
3:00 PM
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.salinas.gov
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
September 15, 2026City Council 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#26-440 a. Existing Litigation - California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with legal counsel regarding Jason Victor vs. City of Salinas, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Number(s): ADJ18432303, ADJ16500784, ADJ16501060, and ADJ16501096.
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957, City Manager.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 5:00 P.M.
PROCLAMATIONS
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Stormwater Awareness Week
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.
September 15, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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.
SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Receive a presentation for the Salinas Youth Council Members.
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).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#26-412 Planned Unit Development Permit 2026-001; Request to increase maximum allowed sign area for a proposed Burlington tenant within the former Sears store located at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center at 1100 Northridge Mall in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311(a); and approving Planned Unit Development Permit 2026-001 to increase maximum allowed wall sign area from 131.78 square-feet to 287 square-feet for a proposed Burlington tenant within the former Sears store located at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center.
ID#26-415 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorizing the City Manager to submit the FY 2025-26 CAPER to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 28, 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#26-442 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of September 1, 2026.
ID#26-413 Transfer of State Coastal Conservancy Grant Agreement from Big Sur Land Trust to City of Salinas
September 15, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Novation and Amendment Number 1 to the State Coastal Conservancy Grant Agreement No. 15-128 between the State Coastal Conservancy, Big Sur Land Trust and the City of Salinas and take whatever additional steps may be necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
ID#26-416 2027-2028 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the 2027-2028 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant (STPG) with a City match of 11.47%, and if awarded; delegating authority to the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with STPG; accepting up to $700,000 in STPG grant funds with a local City match of up to $80,290; and approving the revenue appropriation and corresponding expenditure appropriation of the STPG grant.
ID#26-417 Treasurer’s Report - Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 Recommendation: Accept the Treasurer's Report for FY 2025-26 fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026.
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
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Patricia M. Soratos, Deputy City Manager/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.salinas.gov 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.
September 15, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on September 10, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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