City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · June 3, 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, June 3, 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
Introduced and welcomed new employees and promotions for the month of May.
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
The City Council commended Jesus Ruvalcaba, owner of Paper Tacos, LLC.
Paper Tacos
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#25-154 Street Sweeping Route Revisions and Initial Signage Program Update
Received report from NPDES Program Manager Heidi Niggemeyer highlighting the City's
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implementation of the street sweeping program via parking restrictions in compliance with
its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit issued
in 2019. The City’s street sweeping routes were introduced in 2012, sweeping both sides
of the street on the same day; street sweeping routes were revised to sweep opposite
curb sides on different days and including parking restrictions on high and medium
priority streets to ensure the sweeper has full curb access to remove debris.
Comprehensive road condition and curb access data was collected across the City to
identify key considerations for additional route revisions and designating areas for initial
No Parking signage. New street sweeping routes were designed and tested by City
maintenance staff, and certain routes were selected for parking restrictions based on
data collected to date. Report file with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following members of the public in attendance commented on the report:
Jose Guerra
Received report regarding new street sweeping routes and initial signage
program. No action required.
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#25-068 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assessment and Maintenance District Levies
Transmittal to the Monterey County Tax Collector
Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Barrera,
Resolution authorizing staff to transmit to the Tax Collector's office of the County
of Monterey the annual levies for assessment and maintenance district fees and
charges and agreeing to indemnify and defend Monterey County with respect to
challenges to the levy on the City's behalf 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 23262
ID#25-151 SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act - FY 2025/26 Projects
Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Barrera,
Resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by SB 1: The
Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 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 23263
ID#25-185 Salinas City Center Improvement Association 2024 Annual Report
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas,
Resolution accepting and approving the Salinas City Center Improvement
Association (SCCIA) 2024 Annual Report was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar and Mayor Donohue
Noes: 1- Councilmember Sandoval
Enactment No: RES 23264
ID#25-195 Rejection of Bids for Chinatown Navigation Center Building Improvement,
CIP No. 9125
Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Barrera,
Resolution rejecting all bids received for the Chinatown Navigation Center
Building Improvement, CIP No. 9125 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 23265
ID#25-197 Establish Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and DBE Goal
of 6.7% for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2027
Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Barrera,
Resolution establishing the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
and three-year DBE participation goal of 6.7% for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2027
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 23266
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-188 Consider adopting an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2663 (Residential
Rental Registration), Ordinance No. 2681 (Rent Stabilization), Ordinance No.
2682 (Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction), and Ordinance No. 2683
(Tenant Anti-Harassment)
The following members of the public in attendance commented on the report:
Bill Freeman
Adam Pintrets
Maggie Powers
Unidentified audience member
Jose Guerra
Unidentified audience member
Veronica Miramontes, MILPA
Jorge Villa, MILPA
Unidentified audience member
David Maisonneuve
Yolanda Hayes
Yaneri Martinez, Safe House/Safe Schools
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Richard Torres
Ignacio Fragoso
Sally
Juan De La Cruz
Unidentified audience member
Sabino Lopez, Center for Community Advocacy (JAV Services)
Unidentified audience member
Unidentified audience member
Chris Barrera
Erica
Juanita Aguilar (JAV Solutions)
Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2663, Residential Rental Registration;
Ordinance No. 2681, Rent Stabilization; Ordinance No. 2682, Tenant Protection
and Just Cause Eviction; and Ordinance No. 2683, Tenant Anti-Harassment was
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 5- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa,
Councilmember Salazar and Mayor Donohue
Noes: 2- Councilmember Barrera and Councilmember Sandoval
Enactment No: ORD 2687
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Meting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, June 3, 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Paper Tacos
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
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).
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#25-154 Street Sweeping Route Revisions and Initial Signage Program Update
Recommendation: No action required. Receive report on new street sweeping routes and initial signage
program.
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#25-068 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assessment and Maintenance District Levies
Transmittal to the Monterey County Tax Collector
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing staff to transmit to the Tax Collector's office of the
County of Monterey the annual levies for assessment and maintenance district fees and
charges and agreeing to indemnify and defend Monterey County with respect to
challenges to the levy on the City's behalf.
ID#25-151 SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act - FY 2025/26 Projects
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by SB 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
ID#25-185 Salinas City Center Improvement Association 2024 Annual Report
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting and approving the Salinas City Center Improvement
Association (SCCIA) 2024 Annual Report.
ID#25-195 Rejection of Bids for Chinatown Navigation Center Building Improvement,
CIP No. 9125
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution rejecting all bids received for the Chinatown Navigation Center
Building Improvement, CIP No. 9125.
ID#25-197 Establish Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and DBE Goal
of 6.7% for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2027
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Program and three-year DBE participation goal of 6.7% for Federal Fiscal Years
2025-2027.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-188 Consider adopting an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2663 (Residential
Rental Registration), Ordinance No. 2681 (Rent Stabilization), Ordinance No.
2682 (Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction), and Ordinance No. 2683
(Tenant Anti-Harassment)
Recommendation: Consider adopting an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2663, Residential Rental
Registration; Ordinance No. 2681, Rent Stabilization; Ordinance No. 2682, Tenant
Protection and Just Cause Eviction; and Ordinance No. 2683, Tenant Anti-Harassment.
2nd Reading
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COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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agenda items. Councilmember comments are generally limited to three minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
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Alexis Mejia, Assistant City Clerk
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than the proposed action reflected on the agenda.
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