District 3 Council Member· 2024-12-04 - 2026-12-01
Margaret D'Arrigo
Salinas
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- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 3:31:39
- Avg per meeting
- 9:37
- Segments
- 2149
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Top issues during term (20)
Measure H and the repeal of renter protections
No added election cost per the city attorney; the outcome could reshape rents for the city's majority-renter population.
Quick Quack Car Wash at Northridge Mall
About 18 jobs per store, mostly part-time, plus construction work; no direct city cost.
Flock license plate reader cameras
Speakers cited a proposed ten-year county contract with steep cancellation fees; the city's own contract cost was not stated.
Measure H and Rental Protections on the November Ballot
Measure H's outcome would affect rent limits, eviction protections and the rental registry affecting renters and landlords citywide.
Chinatown soil contamination and redevelopment
The city has spent grant and general fund money acquiring and pre-developing the properties; construction costs will fall to a future developer.
Zoning Code Update Phase 1
No direct cost to residents; could lower housing costs over time by making it easier to build ADUs and other units.
Homelessness and loss of Chinatown Navigation Center shelter beds
$200,000 in General Fund dollars, bringing the CNC contract to $3,288,278.
Soledad Street surplus land declaration
Any sale or transfer of the lots could affect city revenues and downtown parking supply; specifics are not yet known.
Salinas Fire Department staffing and response times
$4.7 million total, with about $3.26 million financed and roughly $500,000 saved through a prepayment discount.
Council Meeting Structure and Public Comment Process
88 affordable housing units and daycare at 200 Casentini Street
State grant funds have already paid for pre-development and entitlement of the sites.
Customer service at City Hall
Potential future investment in constituent relationship management software was discussed but not yet costed.
Adoption of the Emergency Operations Plan 2026
No direct cost to adopt, but the plan positions the city for FEMA reimbursement — the city expects roughly $5 million back for prior disaster work.
SHARE Center operations agreement
The city and county fund SHARE Center operations for FY 2026-27 under the newly approved agreement.
Economic Development Two-Year Work Plan
The division runs on general fund grant programs (about $2,500 per business grant) and is hiring one analyst; property sales and an enhanced infrastructure financing district could affect city revenue.
Measure G tracking poll
Measure G funds roughly 117 positions and street, park and safety spending; its renewal sustains existing services without raising the tax rate.
Pesticide/glyphosate spraying on city fields
Two positions would cost roughly $260,000; the council hopes to revisit in December.
Firehouse and Sherwood Recreation Center improvements
$429,857.10 reallocated from existing fire CIP funds, delaying the fire training tower project.
Rodeo bull cruelty incident and oversight
Council compensation transparency
Council compensation was reported at roughly $95,000 per member; the city manager's total compensation was cited at $315,000.
Decisions during term (229)
Recorded while D'Arrigo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Bid Protest — 2026 Pavement Improvements Project (ID#26-474)
Consent: Minutes of October 13, 2026 (ID#26-519)
Consent: Soledad Street Surplus Land Declaration (ID#26-465)
Consent: SHARE Center Agreements (ID#26-471)
Consent: Remaining Items — Janitorial, Surplus Vehicles, Fire Grants (ID#26-472, 473, 480, 481, 508)
Video Management System Server Upgrade — $700,000 (ID#26-509)
Approval of Minutes of October 7, 2026 (Consent Item ID#26-502)
Planned Unit Development Permit 2025-002 — Quick Quack Car Wash at Northridge Mall (ID#26-446)
Conformity of Proposed Acquisition of 43 Soledad Street (Victory Mission Facility) to the General Plan (ID#26-490)
Adoption of the City of Salinas Emergency Operations Plan 2026 (ID#26-467)
Approval of Minutes of September 29, 2026 (ID#26-476)
Acceptance of the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement, CIP No. 9535 (ID#26-445)
Rejection of Bids for Hazardous Materials Abatement at the Former Police Department Building, CIP 9612.03 (ID#26-447)
Award of Accessibility Improvements for Firehouse Recreation Center, CIP No. 9311 (ID#26-448)
Approval of Minutes of September 16, 2026 (ID#26-468)
Minutes of September 16, 2026
Proclamation Establishing the Threatened Existence of a Local Emergency (El Niño/Flood Readiness)
ID#26-460 Minutes of September 15, 2026
ID#26-393 ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update
ID#26-431 FY 26-27 Homeless Services Rental Assistance Funding
Voting record (136)
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Bid Protest — 2026 Pavement Improvements Project (ID#26-474)
Consent: Minutes of October 13, 2026 (ID#26-519)
Consent: Remaining Items — Janitorial, Surplus Vehicles, Fire Grants (ID#26-472, 473, 480, 481, 508)
Video Management System Server Upgrade — $700,000 (ID#26-509)
Adoption of the City of Salinas Emergency Operations Plan 2026 (ID#26-467)
Approval of Minutes of September 29, 2026 (ID#26-476)
Acceptance of the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement, CIP No. 9535 (ID#26-445)
Rejection of Bids for Hazardous Materials Abatement at the Former Police Department Building, CIP 9612.03 (ID#26-447)
Award of Accessibility Improvements for Firehouse Recreation Center, CIP No. 9311 (ID#26-448)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with BKF (formerly MNS Engineers Inc) for construction management services of the Boronda
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 4 with St. Francis Electric, LLC extending the current agreement for one additional year term ending December 4, 2027, and increasing t
Resolution accepting the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) of Sanitary Sewer Project for maintenance and responsibility was approved.
Proclamation establishing the threatened existence of a local emergency (Salinas Municipal Code Section 11A-6.A(1)) was approved.
Resolution approving the reclassification of four positions listed below and modify the Classification – Salary Schedule to include the classifications of Temporary - Fire Inspector I/II, Public Servi
the minutes of September 15, 2026 were approved.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement, and any amendments or extensions thereto, with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments, LLC, to conduct a comprehensi
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Homeless Services Funding Agreement with the Monterey County Office of Education for the administration of the Rental Assistance Program in an amou
Resolution authorizing the reservation of a Public Utility Easement (PUE) over and across the northerly 124 feet of New Street right-of-way, retroactive to October 14, 2025; and authorizing the Public
Resolution accepting the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) block grant award in support of Adult Literacy and Family Literacy, for a total award of $217,832; authorizing the establishment of
Resolution to support Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 on the November 2026 statewide ballot was approved.
the 2027 City Council Meeting Calendar was approved.
Proclamation Establishing the Threatened Existence of a Local Emergency (El Niño/Flood Readiness)
the Treasurer's Report for FY 2025-26 fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026 was approved.
Resolution finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311(a); and approving Planned Unit Development Permit 2026-001 to increas
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Novation and Amendment Number 1 to the State Coastal Conservancy Grant Agreement No. 15-128 between the State Coastal Conservancy, Big Sur Land T
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorizing the City Manager to submit the FY 2025-26 CAPER to the United States Department
the minutes of September 1, 2026 were approved.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the 2027-2028 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant (STPG) with a City match of 11.47%, and if awarded; delegating authority to the City Manage
PUD 2026-001 — Burlington sign area increase at Northridge Mall
FY 2025-26 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Consent agenda: minutes, Coastal Conservancy grant transfer, transportation grant application, Treasurer's Report
Resolution accepting the Coventry Street and Victor Street Traffic Calming Devices, CIP No. 9163 for maintenance and responsibility was approved.
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, the minutes of August 8, 2026 were approved.
Ordinance exempt as a “common-sense” exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3); and adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 17 Article IV of t
appointment of Councilmember Jose Luis Barajas as the voting delegate for the annual Cal Cities business meeting on policy resolutions and further authorize the City’s delegate to vote in support/oppo
Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute a two-year service provider agreement with United Way of Monterey County (UWMC) to operate the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) beginni
Approval of Minutes (ID#26-422)
Zoning Code Update Phase 1 (ID#26-378, ORD 2699)
United Way Financial Empowerment Center MOU (ID#26-355, RES 2026-156)
Garner Avenue Bus Bulb Out Acceptance (ID#26-396, RES 2026-157)
Resolution accepting the Garner Avenue Bus Bulb Out, CIP No. 9503 for maintenance and responsibility was approved.
Resolution supporting the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s efforts to bring a pilot rail services connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area for the Summer 2028 Olympics was approved.
Coventry and Victor Street Traffic Calming Acceptance (ID#26-398, RES 2026-158)
Support for 2028 Olympics Pilot Rail Service (ID#26-403, RES 2026-159)
Cal Cities Voting Delegate (ID#26-420)
Zoning Code Update Phase 1 ordinance adopted
Extension of Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2697(NCS) — Tobacco Retailers' Licenses moratorium
Community concern about youth safety and tobacco shop placement came up repeatedly at the BHC meeting.
Resolution finding the action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378) and exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 which
Ordinance extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2697(NCS) prohibiting the issuance of Tobacco Retailers’ Licenses citywide for an additional 10 months and 15 days was adopted.
Commercial Cannabis Permit 2025-004 — Appeal of denial of Valley Farms relocation to 2033 North Main Street
Believes something went wrong in the process that cost the applicant money, but has concerns about the location and conflicting accounts.