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City of Salinas 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, November 4, 2025 3:00 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 November 4, 2025 ZOOM WEBINAR PARTICIPATION JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR TO PARTICIPATE LIVE AT: https://cityofsalinas.zoom.us/j/84771472870 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: 847 7147 2870 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#25-495 a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Manager. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:00 P.M. NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS CITY OF CHAMPIONS What's Grubbin Salinas 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 City of Salinas Page 2 Printed on 10/31/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final November 4, 2025 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#25-497 Community Human Services 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). ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT ID#25-496 Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments Recommendation: No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council. CONSIDERATION ID#25-500 City Attorney Employment Agreement Amendment No. 3 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the Salinas City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan and adjust the Classification - Salary Schedule, effective November 10, 2025. 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#25-502 Minutes Recommendation: Approve minutes of May 6, 2025 and May 13, 2025. ID#25-473 Local Historic Designation and Approval of Mills Act Contract: 14 Los Laureles Avenue Recommendation: Approve a Resolution 14 Los Laureles Avenue as a local historic resource and authorizing execution of a Mills Act contract for property restoration and maintenance. ID#25-499 Amendment to Ground Lease between the City of Salinas and PenFed Credit Union (1410 North Main Street, Salinas) Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Salinas and PenFed Credit Union related to the property located at 1410 North Main Street, Salinas, to allow for an additional period of time for PenFed Credit Union to identify a replacement tenant. City of Salinas Page 3 Printed on 10/31/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final November 4, 2025 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 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 31, 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 4 Printed on 10/31/2025