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200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org City of Salinas 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 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, January 27, 2026 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 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 Present: 7 - CITY OF CHAMPIONS The City Council recognized Aldo Barron as a City of Champion for District 1. Aldo Barron GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comment. CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT No disclosures reported. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ID#25-525 Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council provided an administrative update to the City Council. ID#26-007 Artificial Intelligence Technology Update Page 1City of Salinas

January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Received report from Information Systems Manager Carlos Ortega highlighting the City's commitment to responsible AI policy adoption, mitigating data quality and security risks in compliance with ethical, social, legal, and regulatory standards to support operational efficiencies and improve public service delivery to constituents. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public commented on the report: Jose Guerra Cary Swensen Marisol Moreno No action. Received an Administrative Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. PUBLIC HEARINGS ID#25-598 Conditional Use Permit 2025-023; appeal of Planning Commission denial of a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District. Received report from Planning Manager Courtney Grossman regarding Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit 2025-023, denying a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District. He reported that the Applicant (Simon Maida) submitted a Conditional Use Permit application requesting approval to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license – Off-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits) at a proposed 2,618 square-foot convenience store located in the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road. On November 19, 2025. The Planning Commission considered the request and denied the Conditional Use Permit based on findings contained in the Planning Commission Resolution 2025-11. The Planning Commission determined that it could not establish a finding of Public Convenience or Necessity which is required to approve an alcohol related use in a census tract that is already undue concentrated for the number of off-sale alcohol licenses. The Planning Commission’s findings for denial included proximity to a similar off-sale alcohol related use, proximity to a school, and potential for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) related accidents. On December 1, 2025, the Applicant appealed the Planning Commission decision to deny the Conditional Use Permit. Conditional Use Permit 2025-023 was originally scheduled for City Council consideration on January 13, 2026, but was continued until January 27, 2026. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public commented on the report: Jose Guerra Marisol Moreno Liligor Damaso Tom Uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit 2025-023, denying a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District. Page 2City of Salinas

January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 7 - Enactment No: RES 2026-008 ID#25-607 Establishment of a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area - CONTINUED INDEFINITELY Continued to February 3, 2026. CONSIDERATION ID#25-553 Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to Schools Received report from City Engineer Adriana Robles regarding the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project. She reported that on December 6, 2022, City Council adopted the Salinas Safe Routes to Schools Plan as a key strategic planning document. At its May 16, 2023, meeting, City Council accepted $8 million in Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funds for the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project (“Project”). The proposed improvements include a road diet, roundabout at the Harden Parkway/McKinnon St. intersection and bike and pedestrian improvements along McKinnon St and Westminster Dr. Improvements are proposed within the existing right of way and are minor based on the preliminary environmental study (PES). It was requested that Council consider approval the proposed Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project and find the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) for minor alterations to existing roadway facilities. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public commented on the report: Sharon Fields Joey Alvarado Unidentified audience member Eric Petersen A motion to approve a Resolution approving the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project and finding the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c). Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 7 - Enactment No: RES 2026-009 ID#26-009 Establishment of a First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program Received report from Assistant Community Development Director Orlando Reyes-Rodas regarding the City's proposing a First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program (MDPAP) to expand housing affordability and promote long-term housing stability in alignment with the 2023–2031 Housing Element. Using approximately $1.034 million in available Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, the program will provide income eligible first-time homebuyers earning up to 150% of Area Page 3City of Salinas

January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Median Income with down payment assistance through deferred payment loans of up to $125,000. The program will be administered by the Community Development Department in partnership with lenders and community organizations, with implementation anticipated in Fiscal Year 2026–27. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public commented on the report: Salvador Tavares Unidentified audience member Eric Petersen Maria Chavez Nidia Soto, Building Healthy Communities Adriana Garcia Jose Guerra Marisol Moreno Adam Pinterits Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution establishing the First Time Home Buyer, Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program (MDPAP); and increasing the estimated Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant revenue from allocation years 2021 and 2022 by $1,034,137; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to promulgate the MDPAP guidelines, and negotiate and execute all applicable forms, conditional commitment letters, agreements, and subsequent amendments as needed to implement the MDPAP Program was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 7 - Enactment No: RES 2026-010 CONSENT AGENDA ID#26-001 Minutes Tabled the minutes of January 13, 2026. ID#25-620 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with True North Compliance Services, Inc. Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, Resolution approving the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project and finding the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 7 - Enactment No: RES 2026-011 ID#25-609 Fire Station Alerting Systems Purchase and CIP Funds Transfer Request Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, Page 4City of Salinas

January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Resolution was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 7 - Enactment No: RES 2026-012 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Received brief oral report from the City Manager. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Page 5City of Salinas

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 4:00 PM City of Salinas 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 www.cityofsalinas.org 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

January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final ZOOM WEBINAR PARTICIPATION JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR TO PARTICIPATE LIVE AT: https://cityofsalinas.zoom.us/j/85780844138 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: 857 8084 4138 If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY OF CHAMPIONS Aldo Barron 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). ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Page 2City of Salinas Printed on 1/22/2026

January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final ID#25-525 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. ID#26-007 Artificial Intelligence Technology Update Recommendation: No action is required. Receive an Administrative Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. PUBLIC HEARINGS ID#25-598 Conditional Use Permit 2025-023; appeal of Planning Commission denial of a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District. Recommendation: Approve a Resolution upholding the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit 2025-023, denying a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District. ID#25-607 Establishment of a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area - CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2026 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution forming a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area. CONSIDERATION ID#25-553 Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to Schools Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project and finding the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c). ID#26-009 Establishment of a First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing the First Time Home Buyer, Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program (MDPAP); and increasing the estimated Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant revenue from allocation years 2021 and 2022 by $1,034,137; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to promulgate the MDPAP guidelines, and negotiate and execute all applicable forms, conditional commitment letters, agreements, and subsequent amendments as needed to implement the MDPAP 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#26-001 Minutes Page 3City of Salinas Printed on 1/22/2026

January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final Recommendation: Approve minutes of January 13, 2026. ID#25-620 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with True North Compliance Services, Inc. Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with True North Compliance Services to increase the amount by $200,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $600,000. ID#25-609 Fire Station Alerting Systems Purchase and CIP Funds Transfer Request Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the reallocate budget to CIP 9987 (Fire Station Alerting Systems) in the amount of $202,464 from CIP 9541 (Fire Station Repairs) and $133,744 from CIP 9984 (Fire Training Tower); and the Purchasing Agent to complete the direct purchase of five (5) Fire Station Alerting Systems, including equipment and installation from US Digital Designs (Honeywell), in an amount not to exceed $429,857.10, which includes a 3% contingency, funded from CIP 9987. 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 _____________________________ Patricia M. Soratos, 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 Page 4City of Salinas Printed on 1/22/2026

January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final This agenda was posted on January 22, 2026 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. Page 5City of Salinas Printed on 1/22/2026