City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · March 11, 2025
Minutes
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
City of Salinas CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
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
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Jose Barajas
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Margaret D'Arrigo
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Aurelio Salazar
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Dennis Donohue
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The City Council welcomed and introduced new employees for the month of February.
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
American Red Cross Month, March 2025
CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS
The City Council commended:
Paula Gail Johnson, Former Airport Commissioner
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
No disclosures reported.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ID#25-056 Minutes
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, the minutes of February 25, 2025 were approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
ID#25-058 Financial Claims
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
ID#25-006 CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Acceptance
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, Resolution authorizing the acceptance of CalRecycle funds in the amount
of $250,000; the adoption of the 2024-25 Appropriation and Funding Sources in
the Capital Improvement Program; increase the estimated revenue from State
Government appropriation by $250,000; and increase funding for CIP 9981
Pavement Maintenance was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23206
ID#25-046 City Council District 5 Recreation Center
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, Resolution appropriating $8.1 Million Dollars from the District 5 Recreation
Center Reserve fund to CIP 9342 - District 5 Recreation Center was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23207
ID#25-044 Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, Resolution approving the Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Plan supported by residents for implementation was approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23208
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-052 Sanitary Sewer Rate Study
Received report from City Engineer Adriana Robles regarding the sanitary sewer rate
study prepared by Wallace Group to develop a sanitary sewer rate study (“Study”) for the
wastewater enterprise program. A draft Study is currently under review by City staff. The
purpose of the Study is to develop a ten-year financial plan to help ensure that the
wastewater enterprise fund will meet financial obligations for ongoing operations and
maintenance, debt service, and capital improvements while maintaining prudent financial
reserves. The financial plan provides an opportunity to assess the potential implications
of future operating and maintenance costs, capital improvement program needs, current
and future debt obligations, changing customer demands, and future development.
Salinas’ wastewater program is a self-supporting enterprise of the City that includes the
sanitary sewer system, staff, equipment, and supplies. The utility service is expected to
generate the revenues, through rate payer fees, to cover the ongoing costs of operations,
maintenance, administration, regulatory compliance, debt service, capital improvements
and maintenance of prudent financial reserves. Two scenarios have been developed that
would address the financial obligations of the wastewater enterprise program. Official
report with additional detail was filed with the City Clerk.
Received public comment from the following member of the public in attendance and on
Zoom:
Jose Guerra
David Maisonneuve
Luis Xago Juarez
Eric Petersen
Mary Ann Worden
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember D'Arrigo,
the City Council accept the findings of the Sanitary Sewer Rate Study; and
funding Option 2 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar and Mayor Donohue
Noes: 1- Councilmember Sandoval
ID#25-045 Adoption of the Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) Update
Received report from NPDES Program Manager Heidi Niggemeyer, and Valerie Huff,
Wallace Group Consultant regarding the adoption of the 2024 Stormwater Master Plan
Update. The Salinas Stormwater Master Plan Update presents the findings from the
development of a hydrology and hydraulics model to create a Stormwater Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). This program assists the City in prioritizing both existing
and future stormwater system needs through repair, rehabilitation, replacement, or new
stormwater facilities. Report and final plan filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
Received public comment from the following member of the public in attendance and on
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Zoom:
Jose Guerra
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
Resolution adopting the Salinas Stormwater Master Plan Update and related
Appendices was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23209
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
4:00 PM
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
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 11, 2025
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
PROCLAMATION
American Red Cross Month, March 2025
CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS
Paula Gail Johnson, Former Airport Commissioner
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 PublicComment@ci.salinas.ca.us 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
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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).
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#25-056 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of February 25, 2025.
ID#25-058 Financial Claims
Recommendation: Approve financial claims report.
ID#25-006 CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Acceptance
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of CalRecycle funds in the amount of
$250,000; the adoption of the 2024-25 Appropriation and Funding Sources in the Capital
Improvement Program; increase the estimated revenue from State Government
appropriation by $250,000; and increase funding for CIP 9981 Pavement Maintenance.
ID#25-046 City Council District 5 Recreation Center
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution appropriating $8.1 Million Dollars from the District 5 Recreation
Center Reserve fund to CIP 9342 - District 5 Recreation Center.
ID#25-044 Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan
supported by residents for implementation.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-052 Sanitary Sewer Rate Study
Recommendation: Receive the findings of the Sanitary Sewer Rate Analysis and recommend a rate scenario
for a potential increase of the sanitary sewer rate.
ID#25-045 Adoption of the Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) Update
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting the Salinas Stormwater Master Plan Update and related
Appendices.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Receive communication from Councilmembers on reports, appointments and future
agenda items. Councilmember comments are generally limited to three minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
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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.
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