City Council

Name: City Council — Salinas, CA
Start: 2025-10-14
End: 2025-10-14
Location: Salinas, CA

Regular Meeting

Salinas, CA · October 14, 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, October 14, 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 CLOSED SESSION Received public comment from Eloise Shimm regarding the closed session matters. The City Council recessed to closed session at 4:03 pursuant to: ID#25-408 a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Attorney. b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Manager. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN THE ROTUNDA AT 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE No disclosures reported. NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS The City Council welcomed and introduced new employees and promotions for the month of September. City of Salinas Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial October 14, 2025 PROCLAMATION The City Council proclaimed the month of October as: Cyber Security Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comment. PRESENTATION ID#25-454 Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Annual Update Received presentation from Sophia Schwirzke, Community Relations Manager for Central Coast Community Energy highlighting a number of projects 3CE is investing in to include resource adequacy, increasing renewal energy, and community engagement programs with a goal of making a difference in community investment. Programs include Plan Your Fleet, Electrify Bus Program, Charge Your Fleet, Electrify Your Fleet and Reach Codes Programs and other energy rebate and incentive programs that support all sectors of the community. The City of Salinas has received a total of approximately $2.5 million in investment through grants and other funding. Legislative update includes EV and Home Energy Tax Credit, federal taxes and tax credits, Resource Adequacy Slice of Day and Pathway Initiatives SB540/AB825. 3CE is the largest community choice aggregate in the region working with multiple energy utility providers. No action. Received presentation from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE). CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT PUBLIC HEARINGS ID#25-359 Vacation of New Street Right of Way Received report from City Engineer Adriana Robles regarding the vacation of New Street right-of-way. She reported that the City of Salinas and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to redevelop the Salinas Train Station into a transit facility to accommodate new commuter passenger rail services outside the region in support of the Monterey County Rail Extension Project. Vacating the northerly 124-feet of New Street right of way will allow TAMC to move forward with the layover facility. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public commented on the report: Jose Guerra Amit Pandya Eric Petersen Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Salazar, Resolution vacating the northerly 124-feet of New Street right of way was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Salinas Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial October 14, 2025 Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue Enactment No: RES 23343 CONSENT AGENDA ID#25-452 Minutes Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Salazar, the minutes of September 23, 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#25-453 Minutes Tabled the minutes of June 10, 2025. ID#25-368 Master Service Agreements for On-Call National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance Implementation Support Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Salazar, Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Master Service Agreements with 2NDNATURE Software, Inc; Dudek; and Surf to Snow Environmental Resource Management LLC to provide on-call National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance implementation support services from October 14, 2025 to October 14, 2030 in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, $2,000,000 annually, subject to appropriation of funds 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 23344 ID#25-406 An Ordinance Amending Articles III and IIIA of Chapter 12 (Finance) of the Salinas Municipal Code Regarding Purchasing Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Salazar, Ordinance updating Article III and Article IIIA of Chapter 12 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to purchasing policies and procedures 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: ORD 2689 ID#25-409 Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Accountancy Corporation, DBA City of Salinas Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial October 14, 2025 Maze & Associates, for Accounting Services Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Salazar, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Accountancy Corporation, dba. Maze and Associates for accounting services to increase the compensation by $600,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $1,400,000 and extend the term for two (2) additional years from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 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 23345 ID#25-416 Agreement with One Workplace for Permit Center First Floor Workspace Improvements Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Salazar, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with One Workplace L. Ferrari, LLC to purchase and install workspace improvements on the first floor of the Permit Center for an amount not to exceed $377,794 and a term from October 14, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and an expenditure appropriation increase of $129,787 to the Permit Services Operating Fund from the Permit Services Fund balance 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 23346 ID#25-418 Acceptance of the City Hall Build Back Project, CIP No. 8170 Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Salazar, Resolution accepting the City Hall Build Back Project, CIP No. 8170, for maintenance and responsibility 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 23347 ID#25-433 Direct Purchase of AB 481 Equipment Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember Salazar, Resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Purchasing Agent to complete the direct purchase of AB 481 equipment from San Diego Police Equipment Company and Curtis Blue Line for a total cost not to exceed $34,767.08 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 City of Salinas Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial October 14, 2025 Enactment No: RES 23348 ID#25-434 2025-2026 Prioritization of Restriping Projects MOTION Motion made by Councilmember Sandoval to approve a resolution approving the 2025-2026 Prioritization of Restriping Projects and a request to establish a formal street marking priority policy using criteria traffic volume, traffic safety, striping conditions, and equity; and consider a two year plan rather than a one year plan. Motion was second by Councilmember Barrera. SUBSTITUTE MOTION Substitute motion made by Councilmember Barajas to approve a resolution approving the 2025-2026 Prioritization of Restriping Projects and to direct staff to develop a criteria based restriping policy before the item is considered in 2026. Motion was second by Councilmember De La Rosa. Upon motion by Councilmember Barajas, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution approving the 2025-2026 Prioritization of Restriping Projects and to direct staff to develop a criteria based restriping policy before the item is considered in 2026 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 23349 COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. City of Salinas Page 5

Agenda

City of Salinas 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, October 14, 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 October 14, 2025 ZOOM WEBINAR PARTICIPATION JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR TO PARTICIPATE LIVE AT: https://cityofsalinas.zoom.us/j/88601900672 To participate telephonically, call any number below: +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 646 931 3860 US +1 689 278 1000 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Webinar ID: 886 0190 0672 If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #. 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#25-408 a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Attorney. b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Manager. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 5:00 P.M. NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS PROCLAMATION Cyber Security Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month 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 City of Salinas Page 2 Printed on 10/9/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 14, 2025 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#25-454 Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Annual Update 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#25-359 Vacation of New Street Right of Way Recommendation: Approve a Resolution vacating the northerly 124-feet of New Street right of way. 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#25-452 Minutes Recommendation: Approve minutes of September 23, 2025. ID#25-453 Minutes Recommendation: Approve minutes of June 10, 2025. ID#25-368 Master Service Agreements for On-Call National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance Implementation Support Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Master Service Agreements with 2NDNATURE Software, Inc; Dudek; and Surf to Snow Environmental Resource Management LLC to provide on-call National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance implementation support services from October 14, 2025 to October 14, 2030 in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, $2,000,000 annually, subject to appropriation of funds. ID#25-406 An Ordinance Amending Articles III and IIIA of Chapter 12 (Finance) of the Salinas Municipal Code Regarding Purchasing City of Salinas Page 3 Printed on 10/9/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 14, 2025 Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance updating Article III and Article IIIA of Chapter 12 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to purchasing policies and procedures. 2ND READING ID#25-409 Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Accountancy Corporation, DBA Maze & Associates, for Accounting Services Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Accountancy Corporation, dba. Maze and Associates for accounting services to increase the compensation by $600,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $1,400,000 and extend the term for two (2) additional years from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2027. ID#25-416 Agreement with One Workplace for Permit Center First Floor Workspace Improvements Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with One Workplace L. Ferrari, LLC to purchase and install workspace improvements on the first floor of the Permit Center for an amount not to exceed $377,794 and a term from October 14, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and an expenditure appropriation increase of $129,787 to the Permit Services Operating Fund from the Permit Services Fund balance. ID#25-418 Acceptance of the City Hall Build Back Project, CIP No. 8170 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the City Hall Build Back Project, CIP No. 8170, for maintenance and responsibility. ID#25-433 Direct Purchase of AB 481 Equipment Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Purchasing Agent to complete the direct purchase of AB 481 equipment from San Diego Police Equipment Company and Curtis Blue Line for a total cost not to exceed $34,767.08. ID#25-434 2025-2026 Prioritization of Restriping Projects Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the 2025-2026 Prioritization of Restriping Projects. 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 _____________________________ Patricia M. Barajas, 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 City of Salinas Page 4 Printed on 10/9/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 14, 2025 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. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION This agenda was posted on October 9, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website. Meetings are streamed live at https://salinas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, televised live on Comcast Channel 25 and on http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel at 4:00 p.m. on the date of the regularly scheduled meeting and will be broadcast throughout the day on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday following the meeting. For the most up-to-date Broadcast Schedule for The Salinas Channel on Comcast 25, please visit or subscribe to our Google Calendar located at http://tinyurl.com/SalinasChannel25. All past City Council meetings may also be viewed on the Salinas Channel on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel. City of Salinas Page 5 Printed on 10/9/2025

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