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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, April 7, 2026 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmember Salazar arrived after Roll Call at 4:04 p.m. Councilmember Tony Barrera Councilmember Margaret D'Arrigo Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa Councilmember Aurelio Salazar Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval Mayor Dennis Donohue Present: 6 - Councilmember Jose BarajasAbsent: 1 - CLOSED SESSION Closed session was canceled. The City Council recessed for a break at 4:08 p.m. ID#26-153 a. Labor Negotiations - California Government Code Section §54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Rene Mendez, City Manager; Lisa G. Murphy, Assistant City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; Katherine Hogan, Assistant City Attorney; Selina Andrews, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resources Manager; and Che Johnson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:30 P.M. Page 1City of Salinas

April 7, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND PROMOTIONS Department Directors introduced new staff and announce promotions for the month of March. PROCLAMATIONS The City Council proclaimed: National Community Development Week April 6-10, 2026 National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026 Fair Housing Month, April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2026 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom. SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES AND COMMENTS Received presentation from Marisol Mederos highlighting the Alisal High School Sidewalk Art Winners and place winners. The Youth Council thanked and introduced Artist Ink for their support and collaboration in leaving a legacy that the Youth Council and youth can leave behind. PRESENTATION ID#26-152 STRYVE Youth Violence Prevention Program Received a presentation from Julia Muruato, Health Program Coordinator and CPTED Youth. Presentation filed with the City Clerk's Office as the official record. CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT No disclosures reported. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ID#26-079 Salinas Fire and Police 2026 Fireworks Enforcement Plan Received report from Division Chief/Fire Marshal Chris Knapp regarding the voter approved initiative measure that allows for the sale and use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks within the city. A component of the measure requires the Salinas Fire Department and the Salinas Police Department to present a plan outlining public education and enforcement efforts to address illegal fireworks use during the Fourth of July holiday. The plan is multifaceted and includes education, enforcement, and response elements. Report and plan filed with the City Clerk as the official record. The following members of the public commented on the report: Jose Guerra Eric Petersen Peter Szalai No action. This report was submitted to the City Council for informational Page 2City of Salinas

April 7, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial purposes only, in accordance with Salinas Municipal Code Section 5-02.22. CONSENT AGENDA The following members of the public commented on the Consent Agenda items: Jose Guerra Ignacio Fregoso Marina Zarate Luis Xago Juarez Jesus Verduzco Nidia Soto Eleanor Elliot Eloise Shimm ID#26-151 Minutes Upon motion by Councilmember Salazar, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, minutes of March 245, 2026 were approved. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 6 - Absent: Councilmember Barajas1 - ID#26-125 Award of the El Gabilan Park Improvement Project No. 9246 Upon motion by Councilmember Salazar, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the El Gabilan Park Improvements Project (CIP 9246); and awarding a contract to Stockbridge General Contracting Inc. for the El Gabilan Park Improvements Project (CIP 9246), in an amount not to exceed $773,740; and approving a construction contingency of $116,061 for a total contract not to exceed total of $889,801 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 6 - Absent: Councilmember Barajas1 - Enactment No: RES 2026-043 ID#26-127 2026 Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits Upon motion by Councilmember Salazar, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution establishing speed limits as recommended by the 2026 Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits Technical Report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 6 - Absent: Councilmember Barajas1 - Enactment No: RES 2026-044 ID#26-131 Delegation of Appellate Authority Page 3City of Salinas

April 7, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Upon motion by Councilmember Salazar, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution delegating authority over appeals of Hearing Officer decisions on Fair Return Petitions filed under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 6 - Absent: Councilmember Barajas1 - Enactment No: RES 2026-045 ID#26-133 Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Services with California Premier Restoration for Emergency Clean-Up and Stabilization of 37 and 39 Soledad Street Upon motion by Councilmember Salazar, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Services with California Premier Restoration for emergency clean-up and stabilization of 37 and 39 Soledad Street to increase the total compensation amount by $69,170 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $451,320 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 6 - Absent: Councilmember Barajas1 - Enactment No: RES 2026-046 ID#26-149 Modification to Classification - Salary Schedule and Reclassification Upon motion by Councilmember Salazar, seconded by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution modifying the Classification - Salary Schedule and recommended reclassifications to add the classification of Deputy Director of Information Technology and reclassify the incumbent Information Systems Manager; adjust the salary range for the Assistant Finance Director; add the classifications of Deputy City Attorney I and II; adjust the salary ranges for the Attorney series of classifications; add the classification of Deputy Director of Library and Community Services; reclassify (Title Change) one Public Works Division Manager to Construction Inspection Manager; reclassify (Title Change) Public Works Division Manager to Engineering Division Manager; add the classification of Construction Inspection Manager; and dd the classification of Public Safety Information Officer was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue 6 - Absent: Councilmember Barajas1 - Enactment No: RES 2026-047 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT The City Manager reported that the City is set to release a draft climate action plan on April 8, 2026. Additionally, he reported that staff is updating trash enclosure wraps in the Page 4City of Salinas

April 7, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial Alisal area, new banners will soon be installed along Alisal, and a new mural is scheduled for installation at Closter Park by summer 2026. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Page 5City of Salinas

Tuesday, April 7, 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

April 7, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final ZOOM WEBINAR PARTICIPATION JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR TO PARTICIPATE LIVE AT: https://cityofsalinas.zoom.us/j/89474788822 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: 894 7478 8822 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#26-153 a. Labor Negotiations - California Government Code Section §54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Rene Mendez, City Manager; Lisa G. Murphy, Assistant City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; Katherine Hogan, Assistant City Attorney; Selina Andrews, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resources Manager; and Che Johnson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:30 P.M. NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND PROMOTIONS PROCLAMATIONS Page 2City of Salinas Printed on 4/2/2026

April 7, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final National Community Development Week April 6-10, 2026 National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026 Fair Housing Month, April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2026 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. SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES AND COMMENTS Receive a presentation from the Salinas Youth Council Members. PRESENTATION Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes. ID#26-152 STRYVE Youth Violence Prevention Program Recommendation: Receive presentation from Julia Muruato, Health Program Coordinator and CPTED Youth. 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 ID#26-079 Salinas Fire and Police 2026 Fireworks Enforcement Plan Recommendation: No action is required. This report is submitted to the City Council for informational purposes only, in accordance with Salinas Municipal Code Section 5-02.22. 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#26-151 Minutes Page 3City of Salinas Printed on 4/2/2026

April 7, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final Recommendation: Approve minutes of March 24, 2026. ID#26-125 Award of the El Gabilan Park Improvement Project No. 9246 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the El Gabilan Park Improvements Project (CIP 9246); and awarding a contract to Stockbridge General Contracting Inc. for the El Gabilan Park Improvements Project (CIP 9246), in an amount not to exceed $773,740; and approving a construction contingency of $116,061 for a total contract not to exceed total of $889,801. ID#26-127 2026 Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing speed limits as recommended by the 2026 Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits Technical Report. ID#26-131 Delegation of Appellate Authority Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority over appeals of Hearing Officer decisions on Fair Return Petitions filed under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. ID#26-133 Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Services with California Premier Restoration for Emergency Clean-Up and Stabilization of 37 and 39 Soledad Street Recommendation: A motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Services with California Premier Restoration for emergency clean-up and stabilization of 37 and 39 Soledad Street to increase the total compensation amount by $69,170 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $451,320. ID#26-149 Modification to Classification - Salary Schedule and Reclassification Recommendation: Approve a Resolution modifying the Classification - Salary Schedule and recommended reclassifications to add the classification of Deputy Director of Information Technology and reclassify the incumbent Information Systems Manager; adjust the salary range for the Assistant Finance Director; add the classifications of Deputy City Attorney I and II; adjust the salary ranges for the Attorney series of classifications; add the classification of Deputy Director of Library and Community Services; reclassify (Title Change) one Public Works Division Manager to Construction Inspection Manager; reclassify (Title Change) Public Works Division Manager to Engineering Division Manager; add the classification of Construction Inspection Manager; and dd the classification of Public Safety Information Officer. 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 Page 4City of Salinas Printed on 4/2/2026

April 7, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final _____________________________ 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 This agenda was posted on April 2, 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 4/2/2026