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A. Pedroza, acting assistant finance director, explained TEFRA (the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) requires a public hearing and a governing‑body resolution in jurisdictions where tax‑exempt bonds will finance projects. The CMFA is a joint powers authority that issues tax‑exempt revenue bonds on behalf of borrowers; the city will have no legal or financial obligation for the debt, Pedroza said, and financing documents will include disclaimers that the bonds are not obligations of the city.

Ben Barger, representing the CMFA, told the council the Salinas portion of the overall project (bond proceeds fund acquisition and improvements across multiple municipalities) covers approximately $30 million in local project costs and estimated the project at the Russell Road property would provide housing for about 67 families. The property in Salinas was referenced in the staff report as the California Hawaiian Project at 20 Russell Road (Franciscan Town and Country mobile home park).

Council members asked clarifying questions about the number of homes and the anticipated fee grant to the city. Staff and the CMFA representative said the city is not responsible for repayment of the bonds and that the fee grant to the city could be roughly $15,000 depending on total bond issuance.

After public comment and brief council discussion, the council voted unanimously to adopt the TEFRA resolution required to enable the CMFA to issue the bonds for the project. City staff noted the action was limited to the TEFRA hearing and did not authorize city financial exposure or city debt; the authority to issue bonds and other approvals remain with the CMFA and the borrower.

The council vote was unanimous.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05.13.25 Salinas City Council Meeting of May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted a TEFRA resolution allowing the California Municipal Finance Authority to serve as issuer for tax‑exempt revenue bonds — up to $87 million statewide — for a Curitas Affordable Housing project affecting Salinas' Franciscan Town & Country mobile home park (20 Russell Road). The city emphasized it has no repayment obligation.","taxTitle","Salinas, Monterey County, California","taxId",4681,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6540675,"Salinas council approves 4.56% average residential rate increase for Republic Services",2401,2692000,5093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353192-81a0c1d180d39f55237f52636a8652e9&start=2692&end=5093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353192-81a0c1d180d39f55237f52636a8652e9/thumbnail_2692000.jpg","/articles/6540675/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Salinas-council-approves-456-average-residential-rate-increase-for-Republic-Services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540675-d6efd9411a24f218743d74eaa32c9be7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770597165&Signature=gPWfXwymlAil-d6iWDR7rE3pDMlkord7v2mF1WiI-8IbFIZC2VIji-d1d24rj5pksB9B3mfI0Xdlao6cw5HTAF1sz0uxcthR-0FAW2cIco7c9byfZWuNnSEMXLe2pTtpwuQXn66G4Dw5yVbZIj6hmgYQwhFFbIXWqf3x20Zmmp7kLr5Rd3gct70aEArFcV2AbuwY6M5aKPkx17yJMD5elEc04Arp93HDdXuSb2IxEbrKmLq3gme95C0Hlj7V3FEY0~a~7dwQDLZ-EPPShtUmAw-~WUK21rLn3Hq9aWf6XlLJJ6GCwrChD7W9JO5R0lsGMi9MPwuuoBiEx2LfDfZ6Dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salinas City Council approved adjustments to Republic Services’ collection rates for fiscal year 2025–26, increasing the standard 32‑gallon residential service from $34.87 to $36.46 a month (a 4.56% change).

Jeff Condit, the city’s sustainability analyst in Public Works, presented the contract formula driving the adjustment and the fee components passed through from regional waste agencies. He summarized the residential example and the breakdown of the $1.59 monthly increase: 2.33% tied to Republic Services operations (CPI adjustment), plus smaller pass‑through increases for disposal and organics processing, recyclable processing and the city franchise fee. Condit said the overall residential increase is $1.59 per month (from $34.87 to $36.46).

Condit also presented a commercial example: a standard commercial 3‑cubic‑yard weekly bin would increase 4.59%, from $544.20 to $569.16 per month.

Council members questioned vendor performance and the terms of a settlement the city reached previously with Republic Services over contract compliance. Public Works staff and Republic representatives described a two‑phase performance review that found improvements; staff reported Republic had reduced overweight collection vehicles and improved missed collection rates and was largely in compliance after corrective actions.

After public comment that included both residents who said higher fees are a hardship and business representatives who noted operational improvements, the council voted 6–1 to approve the schedule. Council member Sandoval cast the lone no vote. City staff noted that the collection services agreement sets maximum allowable rate adjustments and that, in their opinion, the proposed increase was within the contract terms.

The vote record: Council members Barajas, Barrera, Dirigo, De La Rosa, Salazar and Mayor Donahue voted yes; Council member Sandoval voted no. The staff report and rate schedules will be posted with the adopted resolution for fiscal year 2025–26.","The council approved Republic Services’ annual adjustment to collection rates for fiscal year 2025–26, including a 4.56% increase to a standard 32‑gallon residential service. Councilors cited contractual obligations and recent vendor performance improvements when voting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6540678,"Salinas council repeals four rent-related ordinances after months of public debate",5879,6489000,12368000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353192-81a0c1d180d39f55237f52636a8652e9&start=6489&end=12368","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353192-81a0c1d180d39f55237f52636a8652e9/thumbnail_6489000.jpg","/articles/6540678/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Salinas-council-repeals-four-rent-related-ordinances-after-months-of-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540678-53edcad6a7a00d1629c06fa4d5470d2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770597165&Signature=dPCh7McIZpDFTv9n6jz2kPPFIpgyK5Fj4pg2kKSC1emfcFogx8br7hv0NAF6zDw-tAnxyFPyp1aTpXHe-HzfRJc4X2XqMS3IyXO2dVeyQF~8M0wyjulOfpHzg10a0EEmkqVnZeMXKg1uvCcMc5EroE3G5V0TBfJ5duScmF3szjF8kcVPrQaHcDtw3SMcwCmIxN2XKD7lGs8R-DdQH3mnLYP7DJGASQUcSbAk8kNLqIRp5P9oXaaZYrD5xuZXM5upxNVGv0J2JxUJ1SIa~qnFKnhd97Bbsk0GzEFMUOM79iZe39NhmY~zrWZASzBUmQ68ClJm96mC3XiRdFKsjmL8jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salinas City Council voted 5–2 on May 13 to repeal four city ordinances that established local rent registration, rent stabilization, just‑cause eviction and anti‑harassment rules.

City Attorney Chris Callahan told the council the legality of the city ordinances had not been decided by the courts and that earlier media reports saying the measures were unconstitutional were incorrect: “The constitutionality of the city's ordinance was never at issue. The city was not a party to that case,” Callahan said during the public council discussion.

Supporters of the ordinances — including tenant advocates, community organizers and several low‑income residents — urged the council to retain the local protections and allow more time for the policies to operate. Speakers told the council they feared displacement, described high rents and said many families could not afford to move. Several legal aid organizations including California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) and local tenant groups urged the council to maintain locally enforceable protections and warned rental assistance capacity would be insufficient to replace local enforcement.

Opponents — including property‑owner representatives and some real‑estate groups — argued the ordinances discouraged investment and risked removing rental units from the market. Several owners told council members rising operating costs, particularly insurance and utility expenses, make it difficult for smaller landlords to remain in the rental business under the city rules.

Council discussion was extensive. Community Development Director Lisa Brenton presented data and staff analysis on implementation, program costs and registrations. Brenton told council staff had recorded fee revenue and program expenditures tied to the now‑repealed programs and that unwinding them would require administrative work, contract adjustments and decisions about how to handle already‑collected fees.

Council member Tony Barrera offered a substitute motion that would have delayed repeal and required further stakeholder outreach and a five‑month data review; that substitute failed. The council then moved forward with a motion to introduce and subsequently adopt ordinances repealing the four rent‑related measures. The introduction occurred at the May 13 meeting; per the municipal rules, ordinances are effective 30 days after adoption if adopted at a subsequent regular meeting. The council voted to adopt the repeal at the end of the meeting.

City staff told the council they would return with implementation steps for winding down the programs, options for using collected fees, and a proposed rental‑assistance program (a separate item discussed later in the meeting). Staff said unwinding contracts and addressing reporting and enforcement tasks would likely take several months.

The vote was: Council members Barajas, Dirigo, De La Rosa, Salazar and Mayor Dennis Donahue in favor; Council members Barrera and Sandoval opposed. The council recessed and then returned later in the evening to adopt the ordinance vote.","The Salinas City Council voted 5–2 on May 13 to repeal four locally adopted rent-related ordinances, including the rent stabilization and tenant-protection measures. Council and staff said unwinding the programs will require follow-up work; dozens of tenants and landlords testified during a months‑long public process.","actionData","errors"]

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