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A. Pedrosa, acting assistant finance director, told the council the CMFA seeks authority to issue up to $87,000,000 of tax‑exempt revenue bonds to finance acquisition and improvements across multiple jurisdictions; the Salinas property involved was described in staff materials as the California Hawaiian Project at 20 Russell Road and referred to in presentation material as the Franciscan Town & Country Mobile Home Park.

Pedrosa and CMFA representatives emphasized that the debt will be the borrower’s sole liability, that the city would not be financially or legally responsible for repayment and that disclaimers in the financing documents would note the city bears no obligation. Ben Barker, representing CMFA, told council members the Salinas property component would house 167 families in the mobile‑home park portion of the larger financing package.

Councilmembers asked about local benefits. Barker said roughly $30 million of the proposed issuance would be invested in projects in Salinas; he also said a portion of the issuance fee attributable to the city would be granted by CMFA to the city and that the amount to the city could be roughly $15,000, though Barker added the final amount varies with the total bonds issued.

After brief public comment, the council voted to adopt the TEFRA resolution to satisfy federal notice requirements and permit CMFA to proceed with the bond issuance process. The council’s vote was unanimous.

City staff noted that adoption of the TEFRA resolution is a required procedural step and that the issuance itself would be the responsibility of CMFA and the borrower; the city will not incur costs related to principal or interest on the bonds. Staff said final bond documents will include disclaimers that the bonds are not city obligations and that the city will bear no issuance cost.

The item was presented as a consent/regular matter; the council adopted the resolution as part of the formal record and directed staff to continue coordination with the CMFA for any follow-up items needed to document the TEFRA hearing for the issuance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LIVE COVERAGE Salinas City Council Meeting of May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Salinas City Council adopted a TEFRA resolution allowing the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue tax‑exempt revenue bonds for a multi‑jurisdiction affordable housing financing that includes the Franciscan Town & Country mobile‑home site in Salinas.","taxTitle","Salinas, Monterey County, California","taxId",4681,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6561309,"Salinas approves Republic Services rate increases for 2025–26; council cites improved service compliance",406,2874000,3280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3292696-f3bc7cb17506dd4a33afa78bb9885505&start=2874&end=3280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3292696-f3bc7cb17506dd4a33afa78bb9885505/thumbnail_2874000.jpg","/articles/6561309/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Salinas-approves-Republic-Services-rate-increases-for-202526-council-cites-improved-service-compliance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561309-14b9c612f7c904e9428aef7b84ed33d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1769870479&Signature=D2fEYiAzRW4pF8p3x3ov~GSBF75HvZhLbz7M4ZARJ6O4p68-BddfoKvxYWmR42pggAHdeSQdfCQbaoKlPj8FpbrInmNkQAbppcFgT~kp0p~wP7NMaseCyLinSDGVZnDOHr18KNStaJS8bVBDkzeU6x4rEONTT1nEBhOD7bLHc~e8Msk4BFy~s566Xh1EWFGtIfldPhgWDK9TSZazDAj1B2Fe1BequCW11X3ZcW7QvKqJAfkI17wzX~NB4RyXwL6BWrqvBEzOFDTeHmjnepIfKxb0eJkiz1eN-56TYfcQzgueBS~L7yA5j0bFSc8pj9d5OYoUseipByOuY9dfqQCoyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salinas City Council approved on Tuesday adjustments to Republic Services’ rates for residential and commercial garbage, recycling and organics collection for fiscal year 2025–26.

Jeff Condit, sustainability analyst in Public Works, presented the proposed changes, which would raise the standard residential 32‑gallon weekly service from $34.87 to $36.46 per month — a 4.56% increase about $1.59 monthly — and a standard commercial 3‑cubic‑yard weekly service from $544.20 to $569.16 per month — a 4.59% increase or $24.96 per month.

Condit attributed the increase to multiple components required under the collection services franchise: 2.33 percentage points for Republic Services’ operations tied to the consumer price index; pass‑through increases to regional entities for processing and disposal (including AB 939/organics fees and recyclable-processing fees); and a city franchise fee adjustment. He said the 4.56% residential increase breaks down into those pieces in the presentation to council.

The city and consultant R3 reviewed Republic Services' recent performance after earlier concerns. Condit said a two‑phase performance review found improvements: overweight collection vehicles were reduced from roughly 15% to below 4%, staffing shortfalls had been addressed, missed-collection rates improved after new drivers and route analysis, and complaint response reached about 99%.

Councilmembers pressed for transparency: Councilmember Sandoval asked that bill breakdowns explain which portions reflect state mandates so residents can see what part of their bill is driven by state requirements. Councilmember VandeVall asked whether the full audit materials would be publicly available; staff said they could provide the performance review documents on request. Councilmember Dirigo noted the previous year’s settlement discussions with Republic and asked for a summation of administrative penalties and resolution; staff said the materials could be provided to the council.

After discussion and public comment, the council approved the rate adjustment. The final roll call recorded six votes in favor and one against: Councilmembers Barajas, Barrera, Dirigo, Dela Rosa and Salazar and Mayor Donahue voted yes; Councilmember Sandoval voted no.

The council’s city attorney and staff advised that under the city’s collection services agreement, the city is contractually obligated to authorize annual adjustments that conform to the maximum-service-rate methodology in the contract, provided the company is in compliance. Staff said Republic Services had largely brought operations back into compliance during the performance review, which supported approving the adjustment.

Consolidated next steps include posting the rate schedule online and making the performance review available to the public on request. The change will appear on bills issued after the franchise adjustments are processed for fiscal 2025–26.","The Salinas City Council approved a 4.56% residential and 4.59% commercial rate adjustment for Republic Services collection fees for fiscal year 2025–26 after staff presented the contractual passthrough components and a performance review showing improved compliance by the hauler.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6561313,"Salinas council votes to repeal local rent-registration and tenant-protection ordinances after heated public comment",4762,7278000,12040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3292696-f3bc7cb17506dd4a33afa78bb9885505&start=7278&end=12040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3292696-f3bc7cb17506dd4a33afa78bb9885505/thumbnail_7278000.jpg","/articles/6561313/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Salinas-council-votes-to-repeal-local-rent-registration-and-tenant-protection-ordinances-after-heated-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561313-adf2a6a660651f36594864116817f5f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1769870479&Signature=aEXp5a6jeTo7-SCb5SNFQvFhgxjIwsU0urPZWetCOG6OUiA5508iJ7mHVjYEtuN1yhNz~hEqpkQhrKOZLiBGRzELF8ldigrF57AhwTYJ8-fp9AaESgG4oNSTxlqr9mwdZ5VUMTDYHMDXrnM21lZb0~3pUlFEG9tpQbqxShYN-vBMF-I5u0M6nDzcHHnmMQhwMUhu9syUk9400fYsgN4X97nK89eGzFK8lMzjbRUHUT8qUumlQJHK3Lx1EH0Jcy577wOxHz8TTpXh2~tUKxeGSrDaXQh35PpVsJtRDNO1Uqs19ccMZGcVBd7HJr04tXqN6bIzyTWcVTTJDhTX303vHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salinas City Council voted on Tuesday to repeal four locally adopted rental ordinances, including the city’s rent-stabilization and rental-registration measures, after several hours of public comment and debate.

The vote followed a legal clarification from City Attorney Chris Callahan, who told the council the court case that some media cited did not rule the city’s ordinances unconstitutional or illegal. Callahan said the court matter cited in coverage was an unlawful-detainer case and \"the constitutionality of the city's ordinance was never at issue.\" Nonetheless, the council majority moved to rescind the local programs.

Councilmembers who supported repealing the ordinances argued the measures had discouraged investment in rental housing and increased costs for some property owners. Opponents — ranging from tenant advocates, community groups and many Salinas residents — urged the council to keep local protections in place, saying state law alone would not provide sufficient protection for renters in the city.

Hundreds of residents and representatives of advocacy groups, landlords and trade associations spoke at the meeting. Esther Malcolm of Monterey County Renters United told the council, “The majority of the commenters that are here tonight reflect the majority of the residents in Salinas, and they are not the ones that have any money to contribute to campaigns.” Attorneys from California Rural Legal Assistance and other tenant-advocacy groups warned of increased evictions and displacement without local enforcement tools.

Industry groups and some property owners urged repeal. Adam Pinteritz of the Monterey County Association of Realtors told the council the number of rental units put up for sale spiked after the ordinances were first proposed; he argued the repeal would prevent further conversions of rental units to sales. Anil Babar, representing the California Apartment Association, said the council’s earlier decision to move to repeal was “following the statewide trend” and urged the city to focus on housing production rather than local rent limits.

Councilmember Andrew Sandoval proposed a substitute motion to delay repeal for five months and require data collection, community engagement and recommendations; that motion failed on a 2–5 vote. The council then voted on a motion introduced by Mayor Dennis Donahue to repeal the four ordinances; the motion carried 4–3. (Roll-call vote recorded in the actions[] block below.)

City staff and speakers repeatedly raised the question of how to use fees already collected under the rental-registration program and how to staff any rental-assistance or mitigation program. Community Development Director Lisa Brenton presented options for a rental-assistance program and administrative costs for a small pilot, and City Manager Mendez and staff said they would return with program frameworks and funding options if the council wanted the city to seed a rental-assistance program.

The city attorney earlier advised the council that ordinances typically take effect 30 days after adoption and that, under the city’s rules, an ordinance can be adopted the same night it is introduced only with unanimous council consent. Callahan also told the council there are follow-up procedural matters the city would need to address if repeal moves forward, including fee resolutions and contracts connected to the prior programs.

What’s next: Council members asked staff to return with more detailed options for a rental-assistance program, including potential funding sources, administration partners and eligibility criteria. Several councilmembers and community speakers urged the city to pursue funding partnerships with philanthropy and county, and to avoid cutting general municipal services to seed any long-term rental-assistance program.

The vote capped one of the most attended, longest and most contentious sessions the council has held this year. Public commenters lined the rotunda and dozens spoke during the public comment and ordinance items, and advocates promised to continue engagement with the city whether they agreed or opposed the repeal.","After hours of public testimony and legal questions, the Salinas City Council voted to repeal four local rental ordinances that had imposed local rent-stabilization, tenant-protection and rental-registration rules. Residents, tenant advocates and landlords clashed at a meeting marked by crowded public comment and conflicting legal reporting.","actionData","errors"]

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