Salinas public meetings in 2025

Airport Commission

This meeting of the Salinas Airport Commission has been cancelled because a quorum of members was not available. No business will be conducted at this scheduled date.

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Committee will approve minutes from a prior meeting and adopt the schedule for 2026. The group will also receive a presentation on the community feedback process.

• Approve minutes of October 22, 2025
• Approve 2026 PCAC Meeting Calendar
• Presentation on Community Feedback Process

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss a recommendation for the City Council to amend parking citation fines. This change would implement a penalty for violations of the California Daylighting Law (AB 413).

• Proposed $45.00 fine for daylighting parking violations per Assembly Bill 413
• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from its October meeting and receive a report on the 2025 Community Leadership Academy. The body will also recognize a volunteer from the Lowe's Hometown Hero Program.

• Approve minutes from October 8, 2025
• Receive report on 2025 Community Leadership Academy
• Lowe's Hometown Hero Program volunteer recognition
• Presentation from Friends of Ensen Community Park

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on disestablishing the Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area and on a zoning code amendment to rescind local ADU regulations in favor of state law. Other actions include approving the city manager's employment agreement amendment, new police union MOUs, and setting 2026 rental registration and rent stabilization fees. The consent agenda includes a $5.4 million fire apparatus purchase, ShotSpotter renewal, and several construction contracts.

• Public hearing to disestablish Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area
• Zoning Code Amendment 2025-001 to rescind local ADU regulations and apply state ADU law
• Fire apparatus purchase of $5,404,476.31 for two Type 1 Fire Engines, one Tiller Ladder Truck, and one BME Type 6 Wildland Engine
• ShotSpotter annual service renewal with SoundThinking, Inc. for $490,000
• Establishment of 2026 rental registration fee of $29 and rent program fee of $112, with $1,128,851 appropriation

Planning Commission

The Salinas Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a visioning plan for a Zoning Code Update and required Phase One amendments related to state housing law. No formal action is scheduled.

• Study session on Zoning Code Update visioning and Phase One housing amendments
• Public comment time limited to two minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at 200 Lincoln Ave. with Zoom webinar option

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the purchase and lease financing of fire apparatus. The body will also review the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.

• Fire Apparatus Purchase and Lease Financing (ID#25-557)
• Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (ID#25-487)

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider a resolution to create a Pilot Rental Assistance Program, allocating $750,000 from a Family Homeless Challenge grant and permitting up to $250,000 for a sub‑agreement with Monterey County Office of Education. The council will also receive administrative updates on the zoning code public‑engagement plan and the residential rental registration and rent‑stabilization program. Several consent‑agenda items will be voted on, including software renewal funding and a land‑disposition agreement for city‑owned parking lots.

• Approve Pilot Rental Assistance Program with $750,000 grant appropriation (up to $250,000 sub‑agreement)
• Renew ProjectDox ePLAN software subscription, increasing cost by $162,101 to a total not to exceed $569,468
• Adopt land disposition and development agreement with Taylor Fresh Foods for parking lots at Lincoln Avenue and West Gabilan Street
• Receive administrative report on Draft Public Engagement Plan for Zoning Code Update
• Receive administrative report on Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program

The council approved a pilot Rental Assistance Program funded with $750,000 of Family Homeless Challenge grant money and authorized a sub‑recipient agreement with Monterey County Office of Education for up to $250,000. The resolution passed unanimously (6‑0) with Councilmember De La Rosa absent. The council also approved a $162,101 increase to the ProjectDox ePlan software subscription and adopted a land disposition agreement with Taylor Fresh Foods for two city parking lots. Consent‑agenda items, including the November 18 minutes, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Pilot Rental Assistance Program, appropriating $750,000 FHC grant and authorizing up to $250,000 sub‑agreement; vote 6‑0
• Approved fifth and sixth renewal of ProjectDox ePlan software, increasing budget by $162,101 to a total not to exceed $569,468; vote 6‑0
• Adopted ordinance for land disposition and development agreement with Taylor Fresh Foods for parking lots at Lincoln Ave and West Gabilan St; vote 5‑1
• Approved consent‑agenda minutes of November 18, 2025; vote 6‑0

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will approve the previous meeting minutes, then receive a staff demonstration of how historic resources are flagged in the city's permitting software TRAKiT. Members will review the 2025 Certificates of Appreciation application process and categories. A subcommittee will provide an update on potential historic resources from a reconnaissance survey.

• Approval of November 3, 2025, Historic Resources Board minutes
• Demonstration of historic resource flagging in TRAKiT permitting software
• Review of 2025 Certificates of Appreciation process and categories
• Update from Reconnaissance Survey Subcommittee on potential historic resources

Housing and Land Use Committee

The committee will consider approving its 2026 calendar, shifting meetings from bi-weekly to monthly. An administrative report on the Housing Production Dashboard update will be received for information only. Consent items include approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting.

• ID#25-544: Approve minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting
• ID#25-506: Approve 2026 Housing and Land Use Committee calendar, changing meeting frequency from bi-weekly to monthly
• ID#25-546: Receive administrative report on Housing Production Dashboard development (no action required)

Airport Commission

The Salinas Airport Commission will meet to approve the minutes from their October 21, 2025 meeting and receive operational reports for October 2025. The session will also include a verbal report from the Airport Manager.

• Approve minutes for October 21, 2025
• Receive and accept October 2025 Operations Report
• Receive and accept October 2025 Fuel Flowage Report
• Airport Manager to provide verbal report
• Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning code amendment to rescind the city's ADU section and apply state ADU law. Another public hearing considers a conditional use permit for an off-sale alcohol license at a convenience store at 1018 North Davis Road. A study session will discuss visioning for a broader Zoning Code Update and required Phase One housing amendments. The commission also will approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 2025-001 to rescind ADU regulations and adopt state ADU law
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2025-023 for off-sale alcohol (Type 21 ABC) at convenience store at 1018 North Davis Road in Laurel West Shopping Center
• Study session on Zoning Code Update visioning and Phase One Housing Amendments related to state housing law
• Consent: Approval of minutes from November 5, 2025, and June 10, 2025 joint meeting

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting. The cancellation notice was posted on November 18, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and on the city website.

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider approving substantial amendments to HUD housing action plans and allocating over $5.8 million in unspent funds for various projects. The body will also discuss a land agreement with Taylor Fresh Foods and lighting upgrades in the Alisal neighborhood.

• Approve $5,872,412 in HUD housing funds
• Approve $7,169,699 in local housing trust funds
• Approve $620,000 for lighting and cameras in Alisal
• Consider land agreement with Taylor Fresh Foods
• Approve $2,500,000 for homeless navigation center

The City Council approved a land disposition and development agreement with Taylor Fresh Foods for city parking lots 8 and 12, voting 6‑1. It also approved substantial HUD amendments allocating $5,872,412, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. A preliminary award of $7,169,699 for multifamily housing projects was authorized, also by a 7‑0 vote. Finally, the council adopted a resolution to disestablish the Salinas United Business Association BIA and schedule a Dec. 9 hearing, voting 6‑0 with one member recused.

• Approved land disposition and development agreement with Taylor Fresh Foods for parking lots 8 & 12 (6-1)
• Approved HUD substantial amendments allocating $5,872,412 (7-0)
• Approved preliminary award of $7,169,699 for multifamily housing projects (7-0)
• Approved resolution to disestablish Salinas United Business Association BIA and set Dec 9 hearing (6-0, Barajas recused)

Public Art Commission

The Salinas Public Art Commission will approve the minutes from August 18, 2025, and receive a presentation from the City Attorney on the Brown Act, commission roles, and meeting procedures. No substantive action items or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation from City Attorney on the Brown Act and commission procedures

The commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Morales, and carried with four votes in favor and two absent. No other actions or approvals were taken at this meeting.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (4-2)

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission will meet to approve minutes from October and receive an overview of Monterey Salinas Transit services. The commission will also review an informational report on the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School project.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 Commission Minutes
• Monterey Salinas Transit general services overview
• Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School project informational report

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will consider the consent agenda, including approval of the October 8, 2025 minutes (ID#25-508). It will receive a presentation from Friends of Ensen Community Park (ID#25-515) that requires no action. The commission will also receive a report on the 2025 Community Leadership Academy (ID#25-509) with no action required. The meeting includes public comments, volunteer recognition, and standard administrative items.

• Approve minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting (ID#25-508)
• Friends of Ensen Community Park presentation (ID#25-515) – no action required
• Receive report on the 2025 Community Leadership Academy (ID#25-509) – no action required
• Volunteer recognition – Lowe's Hometown Hero Program
• Public comment time limited to two minutes per speaker

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Land Disposition and Development Agreement (DA 2025-001) for City Parking Lots 8 and 12. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will also discuss future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Consideration of Land Disposition and Development Agreement (DA 2025-001) for City Parking Lots 8 and 12

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a consent item to approve meeting minutes and hold a consideration item: an update on sewer improvements. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• ID#25-488: Sewer Improvements Update

City Council

The City Council will discuss an amendment to the employment agreement and salary schedule for City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan. The body will also consider a historic designation for a local property and a lease amendment for a credit union.

• Amendment to City Attorney Christopher A. Callihan's employment agreement and salary schedule
• Local historic designation and Mills Act contract for 14 Los Laureles Avenue
• Ground lease amendment for PenFed Credit Union at 1410 North Main Street
• Community Human Services update
• Salinas Youth Council administrative update

Historic Resources Board

The Salinas Historic Resources Board will consider approving the 2026 meeting calendar and the October 6, 2025 minutes. They will also receive informational updates on Salinas Heritage Tourism, pre-development activities in Chinatown, and adding Rehab Right resources to the city's website.

• Approve October 6, 2025 Historic Resources Board Minutes
• Approve 2026 Historic Resources Board Meeting Calendar
• Presentation on Salinas Heritage Tourism by Denise Estrada and Craig Kaufman
• Staff update on Chinatown Pre-Development Activities
• Staff update on adding Rehab Right resources to the Historic Resources board webpage

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes and a 2026 meeting calendar. It will vote on contract amendments that raise janitorial services compensation and add new service locations, and on on‑call agreements for roadway pavement and concrete materials worth up to $3 million. The council will also adopt new building‑code ordinances, approve a traffic‑control devices contract up to $2 million, and amend the Street Naming Committee sections of the municipal code.

• Amendment No. 2 to the City‑Wide Janitorial Services Agreement – increase annual compensation by $41,540 to a total not to exceed $840,320 and add services at Ensen Community Park, Hebbron Family Center, and John Steinbeck Library
• On‑call agreements with Granite Construction, Graniterock, Peninsula Ready Mix, and Maxwell Products for roadway pavement and concrete materials, combined amount not to exceed $3,000,000 ($1,500,000 annually for FY 2025‑26 and 2026‑27)
• Ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments
• Resolution awarding Chrisp Company a three‑year contract (optional two‑year extension) for signs, markers, and traffic cushions, not to exceed $2,000,000
• Ordinance amending Salinas Municipal Code sections 30‑91, 30‑93, and 30‑94 concerning the structure of the Street Naming Committee

Airport Commission

This meeting of the Salinas Airport Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Committee will meet to discuss police department updates and receive a presentation on ShotSpotter. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation on ShotSpotter
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (ID#25-443)
• Chief's Report

Housing and Land Use Committee

The Housing and Land Use Committee will recommend that the City Council approve the September 30 meeting minutes and authorize a $8,460,220 award for four affordable‑housing projects, including new construction and rehabilitation at Carr Ave., Casentini Street, Alvin Dr., and Soledad. The committee will also recommend HUD Annual Action Plan amendments that allocate $5,491,595 of unspent HOME and CDBG funds. Two memoranda of understanding – one with Monterey County for the SHARE Center and another with the county and a homeless services coalition for the ERF‑5R application and a navigation center at 443 W. Market St. – will be presented for council approval.

• Approve minutes from the September 30, 2025 Housing and Land Use Committee meeting (ID#25-463).
• Recommend a $8,460,220 award for affordable housing: $960,000 for 39 units at 165‑177 Carr Ave.; $3,837,000 for 87 units at 200 Casentini St.; $2,372,699 for 35 units at 376 E. Alvin Dr.; $1,290,521 for historic Republic Café at 37 Soledad (ID#25-445).
• Recommend HUD Annual Action Plan substantial amendments and allocate $5,491,595 of unspent HOME & CDBG funds (ID#25-446).
• Recommend a resolution to execute an MOU between the City of Salinas and Monterey County to govern and fund the SHARE Center (ID#25-447).
• Recommend a resolution for a four‑year MOU with Monterey County and the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers to pursue ERF‑5R funding and develop a low‑barrier navigation center at 443 W. Market St. (El Rey Motel) (ID#25-448).

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review operational data. The body will receive reports on airport operations and fuel flowage for July, August, and September 2025.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of July, August, and September 2025 Operations Report
• Review of July, August, and September 2025 Fuel Flowage Report
• Verbal Administrative Report from Airport Manager Matthew Nelson

Measure E Oversight Committee

The Measure E Oversight Committee will receive the September 30, 2025 financial report, which requires no action. The committee will vote to approve the meeting calendar for 2026. It will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Receive September 30, 2025 Financial Report (ID#25-430) – no action required
• Approve 2026 Measure E Oversight Committee meeting calendar (ID#25-449)
• Approve minutes of the July 24, 2025 meeting (ID#25-455)

Measure G Oversight Committee

The Measure G Oversight Committee will receive a financial report as of September 30, 2025 (no action required), consider issuing a public report to the City Council on the independent audit of Measure G funds, and vote on approving the 2026 meeting calendar. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Receive September 30, 2025 financial report (no action required)
• Consider issuing a public report to City Council on the independent audit report (majority vote required)
• Approve 2026 Measure G Oversight Committee meeting calendar
• Approve minutes of July 24, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from September 17 and October 1 meetings, then receive a presentation on Planning 101 (Navigating the Development Review Process) as a study session. No action is required on the study session. The meeting is procedural with no public hearings or votes on projects.

• Approve minutes of September 17, 2025
• Approve minutes of October 1, 2025
• Study session: Presentation on Planning 101 (development review process)
• Future agenda item: Minutes from joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting (June 10, 2025)

Finance Committee

The Salinas Finance Committee will consider approval of the September 9, 2025, minutes and receive updates on Measure G and the Information Technology Division. No votes on new expenditures or policy changes are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of September 9, 2025 (Consent item ID#25-438)
• Receive Measure G Update (ID#25-439)
• Receive Information Technology Division Update (ID#25-440)

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider a series of resolutions, an ordinance amendment, and contract approvals. Items include a public hearing to vacate part of New Street right of way, adoption of a purchasing policy ordinance, and several contract authorizations. The council will also vote on a $600,000 increase to an accounting services agreement and a $377,794 workspace improvement contract for the Permit Center. Public comments and proclamations will be part of the meeting agenda.

• Public hearing: vacate 124 feet of New Street right of way (ID#25-359)
• Approve Master Service Agreements for NPDES compliance up to $10,000,000 total, $2,000,000 annually (ID#25-368)
• Adopt ordinance amending purchasing policies in Chapter 12, Articles III & IIIA (ID#25-406)
• Approve Fifth Amendment to accounting services contract, increasing compensation by $600,000 to $1,400,000 and extending term to Oct 31 2027 (ID#25-409)
• Approve agreement with One Workplace for Permit Center workspace improvements up to $377,794 and a $129,787 fund appropriation increase (ID#25-416)

The council approved a resolution authorizing up to $10 million in master service agreements for on‑call NPDES permit compliance support (7‑0). It also approved the vacation of the northerly 124 feet of New Street right‑of‑way to enable a transit facility (7‑0). Additional actions included adopting a new purchasing ordinance, increasing the accounting services contract by $600,000, funding Permit Center workspace improvements, and adopting a restriping‑project prioritization plan, each approved unanimously.

• Approved vacation of 124‑ft New Street right‑of‑way (Resolution RES 23343, 7‑0)
• Approved master service agreements for NPDES compliance up to $10 M total, $2 M annually (Resolution RES 23344, 7‑0)
• Adopted ordinance updating purchasing policies (Ordinance ORD 2689, 7‑0)
• Authorized $600,000 increase to accounting services contract (Resolution RES 23345, 7‑0)
• Authorized up to $377,794 for Permit Center workspace improvements and $129,787 fund appropriation increase (Resolution RES 23346, 7‑0)
• Accepted City Hall Build Back Project, CIP No. 8170 (Resolution RES 23347, 7‑0)
• Authorized direct purchase of AB 481 equipment up to $34,767.08 (Resolution RES 23348, 7‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 restriping‑project prioritization and directive to develop a criteria‑based policy (Resolution RES 23349, 7‑0)

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will hear an informational item on closing the slip lane at Sherwood Drive and East Rossi Street. No motion is required; commissioners are asked to provide feedback. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 11 meeting.

• Informational item on closing the slip lane at Sherwood Drive at East Rossi Street (ID#25-435)
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting (ID#25-442)

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will hold a routine meeting with consent approval of the September 10, 2025 minutes and receive a status update on major projects, with no action required. The agenda also includes general public comments, commissioner and director reports, and adjournment. No significant policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of September 10, 2025.
• Receive status update on major projects (no action required).

Historic Resources Board

The Salinas Historic Resources Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting, consider designating a property at 14 Los Laureles Avenue as a historic resource, and receive updates on a citywide survey.

• Approve September 8, 2025 Historic Resources Board Minutes
• Consider designating 14 Los Laureles Avenue as a historic resource
• Receive update on the Historic Resources Survey
• Receive presentation on local painters and docents
• Appoint a subcommittee to review survey findings

Planning Commission

The Salinas Planning Commission will hold a study session to review its 2025 schedule and a draft public engagement plan for the Zoning Code Update. The meeting will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes and a general public comment period.

• Approve minutes of September 17, 2025
• Study session on 2025 schedule and Zoning Code Update Draft Public Engagement Plan
• General public comment period
• General Plan Steering Committee update
• Review of Joint Study Session minutes from June 10, 2025

Housing and Land Use Committee

The Housing and Land Use Committee will hold an informational meeting with no action items. They will approve minutes from September 16, discuss potential educational topics for future agendas, and receive administrative reports on the 2025-2026 Multi-Family Notice of Funding Availability and on the Housing Production Dashboard. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and identify topics for future HLUC agendas
• Receive update on 2025-2026 Multi-Family Notice of Funding Availability
• Receive report on Housing Production Dashboard development

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Salinas City Council solely for the purpose of receiving the State of the City Address from Mayor Dennis Donohue. Public comment is limited to items on the special meeting agenda. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Receive State of the City Address from Mayor Dennis Donohue at 6:00 P.M.

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on recruitment and staffing. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its August 27, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the chief and members. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Presentation on recruitment and staffing
• Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chief's report
• Committee members' reports
• General public comment period

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider a $2,500,000 sale of 342 Front St. and 323 California St. to the Monterey County Office of Education. Other agenda items include adopting new sanitary sewer rates for 2025‑2030, establishing a Residential Sewer Payment Assistance Program, awarding FY 2025‑26 community sponsorships, and authorizing an amendment to the city’s lease with LAZ Parking at 3 Station Place. A closed‑session will address pending litigation and labor negotiations.

• Sale of 342 Front St. and 323 California St. to Monterey County Office of Education for $2,500,000 (ID#25-405)
• Adoption of Sanitary Sewer Rates for 2025‑2030 (ID#25-363)
• Establishment of Residential Sewer Payment Assistance Program (ID#25-397)
• Award of FY 2025‑26 Community Sponsorships (ID#25-412)
• Amendment to lease with LAZ Parking for 3 Station Place (ID#25-399)

The council approved a resolution (RES 23325) directing staff to submit the repeal of Ordinance No. 2687 to voters at the November 3, 2026 general municipal election (4‑3 vote). It also adopted the FY 2024‑25 HUD performance report (7‑0) and approved the 2025‑2030 sanitary sewer rate increase (6‑1) pending no majority protest. A Residential Sewer Payment Assistance Program was established (6‑0) and the FY 2025‑26 community sponsorships were awarded, including a $5,000 grant to Salinas Valley Pride (both 5‑0 votes).

• Approved RES 23325 to submit repeal ordinance to 2026 ballot (4‑3)
• Approved RES 23331 affirming HUD FY 2024‑25 report (7‑0)
• Adopted RES 23332 sanitary sewer rates for 2025‑2030 (6‑1)
• Approved RES 23333 Residential Sewer Payment Assistance Program (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 community sponsorship awards (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship award to Salinas Valley Pride (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Continued SUBA FY 2025‑26 assessment indefinitely (no action)
• Held public hearing on SB 423 affordable‑housing proposal (no action required)

Planning Commission

The Salinas Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. It will receive an administrative report on the General Plan update, Zoning Code update, and Future Growth Area Tentative Map applications and provide staff direction, with no formal action required. The commission will also hear a General Plan Steering Committee update and discuss items for future agendas.

• Approve minutes of September 3, 2025 (ID#25-400)
• Receive administrative report on General Plan Update, Zoning Code Update, and Future Growth Area Tentative Map Applications (ID#25-403)
• General Plan Steering Committee update
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Adjournment

Housing and Land Use Committee

The Housing and Land Use Committee will consider the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for fiscal year 2024-25. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from three prior meetings. The agenda includes general public comment and a call to order.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, June 10, and March 18, 2025 Housing and Land Use Committee meetings
• Consideration of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FY 2024-25

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will vote on a motion to recommend City Council approve the 2025-2026 Prioritization of Restriping Projects. They will also receive an informational report on removing three special curb markings from the updated 2025/2026 list and consider approving the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Motion to recommend City Council approve the 2025-2026 Prioritization of Restriping Projects
• Informational report on deletion of three special curb markings for 2025/2026
• Approval of minutes from the July 10, 2025 commission meeting

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will consider two agenda items. First, it will vote to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. Second, it will receive a report on the updated Collection Development Policy, which requires no action.

• Approve minutes of August 13, 2025 (ID#25-392)
• Receive report on Updated Collection Development Policy (ID#25-393) – no action required

Finance Committee

The Salinas Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and consider a Residential Sewer Payment Assistance Program. The meeting will be held at the Salinas Rotunda and streamed online.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025
• Consider Residential Sewer Payment Assistance Program
• Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker

City Council

The City Council will decide on awarding a $2,686,900 contract to Otto Construction for the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement project, funded by CDBG grants. They will also consider a First Substantial Amendment to the HUD FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan adding $595,000 to the same project, and a $20,000 grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for a Financial Empowerment Center. Additionally, the Council will discuss options regarding a referendum against Ordinance No. 2687.

• Award of Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement contract to Otto Construction for up to $2,686,900 with $538,000 contingency
• First Substantial Amendment to HUD FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan allocating additional $595,000 in CDBG funds to Sherwood project (total $4,546,796)
• Memorandum of Understanding accepting $20,000 grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for Financial Empowerment Center planning
• Referendum Against Ordinance No. 2687 – City Council to consider options under Elections Code Section 9241
• Enterprise Fleet Management lease for ten vehicles at $105,600/year over five years ($658,000 total)

The City Council rejected all bids for the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement and ordered a re‑bid (6‑0). It then approved awarding the contract to Otto Construction for up to $2,686,900, authorizing $538,000 in contingencies and appropriating $3,623,602 from CDBG funds (7‑0). Additional approvals included a $20,000 grant for a Financial Empowerment Center, a $658,000 enterprise vehicle lease, a pavement crack‑treatment project, and a salary‑schedule modification. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous.

• Rejected all bids for Sherwood Recreation Center CIP 9535, directing re‑bid (6‑0)
• Approved award to Otto Construction for Sherwood Recreation Center, up to $2,686,900 plus $538,000 contingencies (7‑0)
• Authorized $20,000 grant for Financial Empowerment Center (7‑0)
• Approved Master Equity Lease with Enterprise Fleet Management, $658,000 total cost (7‑0)
• Accepted 2024 Pavement Crack Treatment project, CIP 9981 (7‑0)
• Modified Classification – Salary Schedule for temporary classifications (7‑0)
• Continued determination of referendum options to Sep 23, 2025 (6‑1)
• Tabled minutes of Aug 26, 2025 (consent agenda item)

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hear three informational presentations with no action required: an update on predevelopment activities in Chinatown, a presentation on the Spreckels Rehabilitation Guide for historic properties, and an update on the Salinas Historic Context Survey. The board will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Chinatown Redevelopment Update – predevelopment activities
• Spreckels Design Guidelines for Historic Properties – presentation on rehabilitation guide
• Salinas Historic Survey Update – status and progress of context survey
• Approval of August 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal of the City Planner's approval for a commercial recreation use. The body will also receive an update from the General Plan Steering Committee.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit 2024-024 for a 23,412 square-foot Dave & Buster’s at 1104 Northridge Mall
• Review of Type 47 ABC license for on-sale alcohol sales at 1104 Northridge Mall
• General Plan Steering Committee Update
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of business.

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the 2024 Salinas Police Department Annual Report. The committee will also hear reports from the Chief of Police and committee members.

• Presentation of the 2024 Salinas Police Department Annual Report
• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (ID#25-370)

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider several funding and contract items, including a $2.7 million contract for the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement (CIP 9535). The council will also vote on a HUD amendment that adds $595,000 in CDBG funds for the same project and on whether to allocate $387,000 to keep the Chinatown Navigation Center open through March 2026. Additional items include the acceptance of the 2025 Fireworks Enforcement After‑Action Report and the purchase of additional Axon camera and evidence licenses.

• Accept the 2025 Fireworks Enforcement After‑Action Report (ID#25-298).
• Decide on funding for the Chinatown Navigation Center: either close it or appropriate $387,000 (contingent on $200,000 from Continuum of Care).
• Approve a HUD First Substantial Amendment allocating an additional $595,000 CDBG to the Sherwood Recreation Center project, bringing total appropriation to $4,546,796 (ID#25-304).
• Approve a contract with Otto Construction, Inc. for the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement, not to exceed $2,686,900, with change orders up to $538,000 and $3,623,602 CDBG appropriation (ID#25-343).
• Authorize purchase and service fees for 10 Axon Fleet camera systems and 20 Axon Evidence licenses, raising the contract ceiling to $2,432,236.57 (ID#25-255).

The council voted 7‑0 to appropriate $387,000 from the Budget Stabilization Contingency, contingent on $200,000 from the Continuum of Care, to sustain the Chinatown Navigation Center through March 31 2026. It also accepted the 2025 Fireworks Enforcement After‑Action Report and the Certificate of Signature Verification for the referendum on Ordinance 2687. Additional approvals included contracts for Axon camera systems, an airport permit for the 2025 California International Airshow, and a fire‑hazard severity zones map.

• Approved $387,000 funding for Chinatown Navigation Center (7‑0)
• Accepted 2025 Fireworks Enforcement After‑Action Report (7‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Signature Verification for Referendum 2687 (7‑0)
• Authorized purchase of 10 Axon cameras and 20 licenses, up to $2.43 M (7‑0)
• Authorized airport use permit and fee waiver for 2025 California International Airshow (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2688 adopting State fire‑hazard severity zones map (7‑0)
• Approved $1 M on‑call pavement management services agreement (7‑0)
• Allocated $137,100 for Police Department recruitment coordinator and communications specialist (7‑0)

Housing and Land Use Committee

The Housing and Land Use Committee will consider a substantial amendment to the city's HUD action plan to allocate an additional $595,000 to the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement project. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from March 18, 2025 Housing and Land Use Committee
• Public hearing on HUD FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan amendment
• Authorize $595,000 for Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement project
• Public comment time restrictions apply (2 minutes per speaker)

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will receive a presentation on the Downtown Mural Project from the Salinas City Center Improvement Association. The body is also considering the establishment of a subcommittee to develop the Public Art Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

• Presentation on the Downtown Mural Project by the Salinas City Center Improvement Association
• Proposal to establish a Public Art Annual Plan Sub-Committee for Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, is canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will discuss and vote on electing a Chair and Vice Chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a presentation on the Brown Act and procedures. The main substantive item is a staff report on the department's summer programs. Public comments on non-agenda items will be received.

• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair (consent item)
• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Brown Act and procedures presentation (no action required)
• Staff report on LCS Summer Program

Finance Committee

The Salinas Finance Committee will consider a vehicle leasing proposal, an S&P Global Ratings update, a health care cost containment plan under the Salinas Plan, future funding for the Chinatown Navigation Center, and a 2-year economic development work plan. The consent item is approval of the June 10, 2025 minutes.

• Vehicle Leasing Proposal (ID#25-330)
• S&P Global Ratings Update (ID#25-342)
• Salinas Plan - Health Care Cost Containment (ID#25-331)
• Future Funding for the Chinatown Navigation Center (ID#25-332)
• 2-Year Economic Development Work Plan (ID#25-337)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a potential $100,000 contribution to Compass Church for the 2025 Celebrate America Fireworks Extravaganza. The body will also hold a public hearing on a subdivision time extension and vote on several infrastructure and software contracts.

• Proposed $100,000 sponsorship for Compass Church 4th of July fireworks
• Public hearing for a one-year time extension to subdivide 11 Hill Circle into 37 lots
• Contract award of $297,839 to Teichert Construction for Coventry and Victor Street traffic calming
• Software license renewal for Arctic Wolf MDR not to exceed $109,782.27
• Lease amendment for a car and pet wash at 282 East Alisal Street through September 30, 2029

The City Council voted to extend the expiration date of Tentative Map 2019‑002 for a 7.74‑acre lot subdivision by one year. It also approved several resolutions, including a levy for the Salinas United Business Association, a lease amendment for a car and pet wash, and multiple traffic‑calming and public‑service projects.

• Approved 1‑year time extension for Tentative Map 2019‑002 (7.74‑acre subdivision) (6‑0)
• Approved resolution to levy SUBA annual assessment FY 2025‑2026, hearing set for Sep 23, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to lease at 282 East Alisal Street for EZ Car Wash (6‑0)
• Approved acceptance of Alisal Safe Routes to School Project, CIP No. 9360 (6‑0)
• Approved acceptance of East Salinas Street Sweeping Pilot Project (6‑0)
• Approved Arcadia Way Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan (6‑0)
• Approved renewal of Arctic Wolf MDR software license up to $109,782.27 (6‑0)
• Approved Coventry Street and Victor Street Traffic Calming Devices contract to Teichert Construction for $297,839 (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a convenience store expansion. The body will also elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and appoint members to the General Plan Steering Committee.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 2024-065 to expand a convenience store into a vehicle repair bay at 201 Monterey Street
• Annual election of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Appointment of primary and alternate commissioners to the General Plan Steering Committee
• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will review formal processes for designating historic landmarks and receive findings from an ITC public survey. The board will also receive updates on projects at 34-38 Soledad Street and the Greyhound Depot.

• Review of other cities' formal processes for designating and listing Historic Landmarks
• Findings from ITC Existing Conditions Public Survey by Harris & Associates
• Project update on 34-38 Soledad Street
• Review of project description and renderings for Greyhound Depot
• Update on the District 6 board appointee vacancy

City Council

The Salinas City Council is holding a mock meeting for the Salinas Youth and Government Institute. The agenda includes a presentation on the Homeless Response Program update and proclamations for National Volunteer Month and the California Rodeo Salinas. No official action is scheduled.

• Mock Homeless Response Program update
• Proclamation for National Volunteer Month
• Proclamation for California Rodeo Salinas
• Mock City Council meeting for youth
• Public comment procedures

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will consider forwarding a resolution to the City Council recommending approval of a permit for the 2025 California International Airshow at Salinas Municipal Airport. The commission will also elect officers (Vice Chair and Chair) and receive routine reports, including the June operations and fuel flowage reports. General public comment is allowed on non-agenda items.

• Forward recommendation for 2025 California International Airshow Permit at Salinas Municipal Airport to City Council
• Election of Airport Commission Officers (Vice Chair and Chair)
• Approval of Minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting
• Receive and accept June 2025 Operations Report
• Receive and accept June 2025 Fuel Flowage Report

Measure E Oversight Committee

The Measure E Oversight Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair for a one-year term and review the June 30, 2025 financial report. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment session.

• Election of Measure E Oversight Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of June 30, 2025 Financial Report
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment session
• Meeting held at 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901

Measure G Oversight Committee

The Measure G Oversight Committee will vote to elect a Chair and Vice Chair to serve a one‑year term. The committee will also consider a public report on an independent audit and receive the June 30, 2025 financial report. Minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• ID#25-289: Election of Measure G Oversight Committee Chair and Vice Chair (one‑year term)
• ID#25-287: Consideration of a public report on the Independent Audit Report (majority vote required)
• ID#25-286: Receipt of the June 30, 2025 Financial Report (no action required)
• ID#25-291: Approval of minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will discuss and provide feedback on proposed criteria for prioritizing traffic calming projects. They will also consider recommending City Council approve the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Surveys for speed limits and the Arcadia Way Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan. Additionally, the commission will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the coming year.

• Approve minutes of June 12, 2025 commission meeting
• Study session on criteria for prioritizing traffic calming projects
• 2025 Engineering and Traffic Surveys for speed limits – recommend City Council adoption
• Arcadia Way Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan – recommend City Council adoption for implementation
• Annual election of commission chairperson and vice-chairperson

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will meet to appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The board will also review a home rehabilitation guide from the City of Oakland and discuss the preservation and demolition of historic structures.

• Election of Historic Resources Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Presentation on City of Oakland Home Rehab Guide
• Discussion on duties and powers regarding Preservation/Demolition of Historic Structures
• Audit and Flagging of Historic Resources
• CPF Membership

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding annual landscape maintenance assessments, sewer rate increases, and right-of-way changes for the Monterey County Rail Extension Project. The body will also consider several contracts for city services and infrastructure projects.

• Proposed sanitary sewer rate increases with a public hearing scheduled for September 23, 2025
• Contract for Natividad Creek Restroom Rehabilitation with David Construction & Management not to exceed $137,974
• Funding agreement with Downtown Streets Inc. for street outreach services not to exceed $663,000
• Professional services amendment for Willdan Engineering code enforcement up to $595,000
• Right-of-way vacation and renaming of Railroad Avenue to Station Place for the Intermodal Transportation Center

The City Council approved several financial and infrastructure actions, including the FY 2025‑26 landscape assessment levy, a right‑of‑way vacation and street renaming, and multiple contract amendments and grant agreements. It also directed staff to issue public‑hearing notices for a proposed sanitary‑sewer rate increase. Additional approvals covered a restroom rehabilitation contract, a lease amendment for T‑Mobile, and funding for a downtown streets program.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 landscape assessment levy and related General Fund transfers (7‑0)
• Approved vacation of right‑of‑way, renaming Railroad Avenue to Station Place, and acceptance of rail‑kick‑start improvements (7‑0)
• Approved staff direction to distribute sewer rate hearing notices for September 23, 2025 hearing (6‑1)
• Approved Natividad Creek Restroom Project contract up to $137,974 and CDBG transfer of $109,819.29 (7‑0)
• Approved delegation to City Manager for T‑Mobile West lease amendment at 30 Mortensen Avenue (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to Willdan Engineering services contract, increasing limit to $595,000 (7‑0)
• Approved Downtown Streets Inc. subrecipient funding agreement up to $663,000 (5‑1)
• Approved amendment to TEF Architecture services contract, increasing limit to $736,560 and extending term to Dec 31 2026 (7‑0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will introduce new commissioner Robert McGregor and consider consent items including approval of May 22 minutes, the May 2025 operations report, and the May 2025 fuel flowage report. The airport manager will give a verbal administrative report. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Introduction of new commissioner Robert “Bob” McGregor (ID#25-218)
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2025 (ID#25-214)
• Receive and accept May 2025 Operations Report (ID#25-215)
• Receive and accept May 2025 Fuel Flowage Report (ID#25-216)
• Airport Manager Matthew Nelson to provide verbal administrative report

Police Community Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Salinas Police Community Advisory Committee was canceled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a time extension for a residential subdivision and a conditional use permit for a vehicle repair building. The body will also review minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting.

• One-year time extension for Tentative Map 2019-002 (37 lots on 7.74 acres) at 11 Hill Circle
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-053 for a 1,642 square foot Minor Vehicle Repair building at 219 West Market Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2025-26 operating budget, capital improvement program, and annual appropriations limit of $345,864,920. Other public hearings include a report on sanitary sewer rate increases, approval of the HUD consolidated plan, and a bid protest for the pavement improvements project. The consent agenda includes a $4.8 million pavement project contract, a $1 million zoning code update, and various service agreements. The council will also discuss extending the youth council pilot program and setting tow service franchise fees.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025-26 operating budget and capital improvement program
• Award of 2025 Pavement Improvements Project to Granite Construction for $4,838,830.20
• Professional services agreement with PlaceWorks for zoning code update up to $1,000,000
• Closed session on real property negotiations for 131 and 139 Sun Street with Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority
• Agreement with Downtown Streets Inc. for Alisal commercial corridor cleanup up to $240,726

The council unanimously approved the FY 2025‑26 operating budget, capital improvement program and a $345,864,920 appropriations limit. It also adopted the HUD FY 2025‑29 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, accepted a bid protest on the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project, extended the Youth Council pilot program, and authorized several service and study agreements.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program and $345,864,920 appropriations limit (7‑0) – RES 23269/23270
• Approved HUD FY 2025‑29 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan and ANRSA designation (7‑0) – RES 23267
• Accepted bid protest for 2025 Pavement Improvements Project (7‑0) – RES 23268
• Extended Youth Council pilot program through July 31, 2027 (7‑0) – RES 23271
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Tow Service Franchise Agreements and $1,500 credit, directed feasibility study (7‑0) – RES 23272
• Authorized Professional Services Agreement with Wallace Group for Sanitary Sewer Rate Study up to $50,964 and $65,000 transfer (7‑0) – RES 23273
• Accepted Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Sediment Removal Project (7‑0) – RES 23274
• Authorized Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for Zoning Code updates up to $1,000,000 (7‑0) – RES 23275

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will consider recommending a resolution to the City Council outlining Notice of Withdrawal Guidelines for incidents at department-managed facilities. They will also receive an update on summer programs and introduce new staff. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from April 9, 2025.

• Recommend resolution on Notice of Withdrawal Guidelines to City Council
• Receive LCS Summer Program Update from staff
• Approve minutes of April 9, 2025
• Introduction of new and promoted staff

Finance Committee

The committee will consider the FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget Update. They will also vote to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes of May 13, 2025
• Review FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget Update

Housing and Land Use Committee

The Housing and Land Use Committee will consider a resolution supporting the City's HUD FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and the Alisal Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area designation. The committee also will approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Support for HUD FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
• Alisal Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area designation
• Authorization for City Manager to modify plans based on community feedback and final HUD allocation
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting

Joint Salinas City Council and Salinas Planning Commission

The Joint Salinas City Council and Salinas Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a study session. The body will receive an administrative report on the Draft General Plan Update - Visión Salinas 2040 and provide direction.

• Study Session: Draft General Plan Update - Visión Salinas 2040 (ID#25-199)

Planning Commission

The Commission will first vote to approve the minutes from its April 16, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2024‑033, which seeks to allow on‑sale beer and wine at a 1,320‑sq‑ft restaurant at 864 East Alisal Street, and will consider a motion to find the project exempt under CEQA and to approve the permit. The meeting also includes an update from the General Plan Steering Committee.

• Approve minutes of the April 16, 2025 meeting (ID#25-149).
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2024‑033 for on‑sale beer and wine at 864 East Alisal Street (1,320 sq ft restaurant, within 100 ft of a residence).
• Motion to find the project exempt under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) and to approve the permit.
• General Plan Steering Committee update.

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would repeal four existing tenant protection ordinances: Residential Rental Registration, Rent Stabilization, Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction, and Tenant Anti-Harassment. This is the second reading of the ordinance. The council will also receive an informational update on street sweeping route revisions and approve several consent agenda items, including annual levy transmittals, SB 1 road project lists, and a DBE program goal.

• Consider adopting ordinance repealing Rent Stabilization (No. 2681) and three other tenant protection ordinances (ID#25-188)
• Receive report on street sweeping route revisions and signage program (ID#25-154)
• Approve resolution for FY 2025-26 SB 1 road repair projects (ID#25-151)
• Reject all bids for Chinatown Navigation Center Building Improvement (ID#25-195)
• Establish Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program with 6.7% participation goal for FY 2025-2027 (ID#25-197)

The council approved several resolutions, including transmitting FY 2025‑26 assessment levies, adopting SB 1 road‑repair projects, approving the SCCIA 2024 annual report, rejecting bids for the Chinatown Navigation Center, and establishing a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. It also adopted an ordinance repealing four tenant‑related ordinances (Residential Rental Registration, Rent Stabilization, Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction, and Tenant Anti‑Harassment). All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved transmission of FY 2025‑26 assessment and maintenance district levies to Monterey County Tax Collector (7‑0)
• Adopted SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act project list for FY 2025‑26 (7‑0)
• Approved Salinas City Center Improvement Association 2024 Annual Report (6‑1)
• Rejected all bids for Chinatown Navigation Center Building Improvement, CIP No. 9125 (7‑0)
• Established Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program with 6.7% goal for FY 2025‑2027 (7‑0)
• Repealed Ordinances 2663, 2681, 2682, and 2683 (tenant‑related) (5‑2)

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will first approve the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear a presentation on the Sacramento Chinatown Tour and the CPF. The board will discuss the status of 34‑38 Soledad Street, an audit and flagging of historic resources, and a historic survey workshop with a historic context statement. Additional items include certificates of appreciation, CPF membership, and future agenda topics such as officer elections and rehabilitation guidance.

• Approve May 5, 2025 Historic Resources Board minutes (ID#25-208)
• Presentation on the Sacramento Chinatown Tour and CPF
• Discussion of 34‑38 Soledad Street status
• Audit and flagging of historic resources
• Historic Survey Workshop and historic context statement

Police Community Advisory Committee

The May 28, 2025 meeting of the Salinas Police Community Advisory Committee was canceled. No decisions or discussions were held. The agenda was posted but the meeting did not occur.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to provide direction on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets. Prior to that, the Council will receive reports on workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention; human trafficking and prostitution response strategies; and a homeless response program update. Consent agenda items include amendments increasing funding for the SHARE Center by $1,161,560 and the Chinatown Navigation Center by $760,000. No action is requested on the public hearing or administrative reports.

• Receive report on workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention under AB 2561
• Amendment to increase SHARE Center contract by $1,161,560 to total $3,863,688
• Amendment to increase Chinatown Navigation Center contract by $760,000 to total $2,483,396
• Receive report on human trafficking and prostitution deterrence strategies in Salinas
• Study session on proposed FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets

Airport Commission

The Salinas Airport Commission will consider recommending that the City Council approve an amendment to the Communications Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC. It will also approve the April minutes, accept the April operations report, and accept the April fuel flowage report. The Airport Manager will give a verbal administrative report.

• Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Communications Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC (APN 003-863-36)
• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receipt of April 2025 Operations Report
• Receipt of April 2025 Fuel Flowage Report
• Verbal report from Airport Manager Matthew Nelson

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will consider establishing a subcommittee to develop the Public Art Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and introductions of new commissioners.

• Establish a subcommittee to develop the Public Art Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Approve minutes of the May 20, 2024 meeting

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of April 9, 2025 minutes and a presentation on the Brown Act and commission procedures, requiring no action. The meeting also includes general public comment, commissioner reports, and a director's report. No substantive decisions or policy changes are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of April 9, 2025 (Consent Item ID#25-183)
• Receive presentation on Brown Act and Procedures (no action required)
• General public comment period
• Commissioner and director reports

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance repealing four existing ordinances: Residential Rental Registration, Rent Stabilization, Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction, and Tenant Anti-Harassment. Public hearings are scheduled for conduit financing to acquire the Franciscan/Towne & Country Mobile Home Park and for Republic Services' annual garbage and recycling rate adjustments for FY 2025-26. Consent items include a $1.73 million sidewalk repair contract and acceptance of a bust statue for Central Park. An administrative report on rental assistance programs and housing production will also be received.

• Consider adopting ordinance to repeal rent stabilization, just cause eviction, and tenant anti-harassment ordinances
• Public hearing on conduit financing for acquisition and improvement of Franciscan / Towne & Country Mobile Home Park
• Public hearing on Republic Services garbage and recycling rate adjustments effective July 1, 2025
• Award $1,572,759 contract to Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. for 2025 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, with 10% contingency for total not to exceed $1,730,035
• Acceptance of SPC Ricardo Cerros Jr. bust statue for installation at Central Park Memorial Rose Garden

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve the minutes from May 6, 2025, as a consent item. The main consideration is a discussion on Future Growth Area and Housing Permit Processing and Small Business Navigation. No final action is scheduled; it is a discussion item only.

• Approve minutes of May 6, 2025
• Consideration of Future Growth Area and Housing Permit Processing and Small Business Navigation

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The May 8, 2025 meeting of the Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting also includes updates on Public Works services and the Welcome Center.

• FY 2025-26 Preliminary Budget Update
• Public Works Services Update
• Welcome Center Quarterly Update
• Approval of April 8, 2025 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the 2025 Salinas Strategic Plan and several infrastructure projects. The body will also hold public hearings regarding city-wide fee updates, development impact fees, and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales.

• Contract to Mountain Cascade Inc. for TP1 and IWTF Facilities Improvements totaling $7,402,500
• Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School not to exceed $1,979,618.22
• Proposed 1.6% increase in City Development Impact Fees effective July 5, 2025
• Conditional Use Permit for off-sale alcohol use at 695 East Alisal Street
• Agreement extension with Smith & Enright Landscaping with 2026-2027 compensation up to $331,452

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will consider nominations for the 2025 Certificate of Appreciation program. They will also receive updates on the Mills Act application period (May 1-July 31), the status of preservation/demolition at 34-38 Soledad Street and a community open house, a CPF conference presentation, and an upcoming Historic Survey Workshop. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 7, 2025 minutes.

• Consider nominations for 2025 Historic Resources Certificates of Appreciation
• Status update on 34-38 Soledad Street preservation/demolition and community open house
• Mills Act application period open May 1-July 31
• Historic Survey Workshop on May 7
• Future agenda items: audit and flagging of historic resources, election of officers

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission is meeting to discuss the acceptance of a bust statue of Spc Ricardo Cerros Jr. The body will consider recommending that the statue be installed at the Central Park Memorial Rose Garden and added to the Municipal Art Collection.

• ID#25-176: Acceptance of Spc Ricardo Cerros Jr. Bust Statue for installation at Central Park Memorial Rose Garden

Airport Commission

The Salinas Airport Commission will introduce two new commissioners (Jonathan Saguil and Brian Contreras) and consider consent items including approval of February 2025 meeting minutes, acceptance of February and March 2025 operations reports, and acceptance of fuel flowage reports. The airport manager will give a verbal administrative report. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Introduction of new Airport Commissioners Jonathan Saguil (ID#25-139) and Brian Contreras (ID#25-140)
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025 meeting
• Receive and accept February and March 2025 Operations Report
• Receive and accept February and March 2025 Fuel Flowage Report
• Verbal administrative report from Airport Manager Matthew Nelson

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, at the Salinas Rotunda was canceled. The agenda was posted on April 3, 2025, and the meeting was not held.

• Meeting canceled
• Scheduled at Salinas Rotunda
• Posted April 3, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a resolution to accept a sewer rate study and authorize Proposition 218 public hearing notices for proposed sanitary sewer rate increases, with a public hearing scheduled for June 17, 2025. Additionally, the council will receive a report on the implementation of the Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program and associated tenant protection ordinances. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, financial claims, sewer system management plans, and a contract amendment for HVAC improvements at Sherwood Hall not to exceed $182,044.50. Public hearings on a conditional use permit for an off-sale alcohol use at 695 East Alisal Street and fee adjustments are continued to May 6, 2025.

• Sanitary sewer rate increase: Council to accept sewer rate study and set public hearing for June 17, 2025
• Rent stabilization program implementation report and discussion on tenant protection ordinances
• Amendment No. 1 to contract with Environmental Systems Inc. for Sherwood Hall HVAC improvements, not to exceed $182,044.50
• Approval of 2025 Fireworks Enforcement Plan per Salinas Municipal Code section 5-02.22
• Delegation of settlement authority to City Attorney up to $250,000 for claims and pending actions

The City Council approved a substitute motion directing staff to repeal four rental‑related ordinances, reinstate a rental assistance program, and provide a monthly housing report, passing 5‑2. The council also unanimously approved several resolutions, including certifications of two Sewer System Management Plans, the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, an amendment for Sherwood Hall HVAC improvements, the 2025 Fireworks Enforcement Plan, and delegation of settlement authority to the City Attorney. Additionally, the council rescinded a prior financial‑claims report with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved rescinding Consent Agenda Item 25-108 Financial Claims Report (5-0, 1 recused, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution accepting Industrial Waste Collection System SSMP (7-0)
• Approved Resolution accepting Sanitary Sewer Collection System SSMP (7-0)
• Approved Resolution receiving 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No.1 to Service Agreement for Sherwood Hall HVAC, up to $699,400.50 (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Fireworks Enforcement Plan (7-0)
• Approved delegation of settlement authority to City Attorney up to $250,000 (7-0)
• Approved substitute motion to repeal four rental ordinances, restore rental assistance, and add monthly housing report (5-2)

Measure E Oversight Committee

The Measure E Oversight Committee will consider two routine items. First, it will receive the City of Salinas financial report dated March 31, 2025. Second, it will vote to approve the minutes from the February 6, 2025 committee meeting. No other decisions are scheduled.

• Receive March 31, 2025 Financial Report (ID#25-117)
• Approve minutes of February 6, 2025 meeting (ID#25-134)

Measure G Oversight Committee

The Measure G Oversight Committee will receive the March 31, 2025 financial report (no action needed), consider issuing a public report to the City Council on the review of the independent audit, and approve the minutes from January 16, 2025.

• Receive March 31, 2025 Financial Report (no action required)
• Consider issuing a public report to City Council on the independent audit report
• Approve minutes of January 16, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to demolish an existing service station and convenience store to build a new facility. The proposed project at 1163 Terven Avenue includes a vehicle washing building and an off-sale alcohol license.

• Conditional Use Permit 2024-046 for a new service station, convenience store, and vehicle washing building at 1163 Terven Avenue
• Request for Type 20 ABC License for off-sale alcohol at 1163 Terven Avenue
• East Area Specific Plan Study Session report
• General Plan Steering Committee Update

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Rochex Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan. The plan, supported by residents, proposes traffic calming measures on Rochex Avenue. The consent agenda includes approval of the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• ID#25-109: Rochex Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan – recommend City Council adopt resolution
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting
• General public comment period for items not on the agenda

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will consider a motion to replace the existing 9‑ft × 11‑ft scoreboard at Laurel Neighborhood Park baseball field with a new 9‑ft × 6‑ft unit. The commission will also approve the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting and receive reports on library patron account changes and major project updates.

• Approve minutes (ID#25-057) from Jan 8, 2025
• Motion to replace Laurel Park scoreboard (9 ft × 11 ft → 9 ft × 6 ft)
• Report on changes to patron account types at Salinas Public Library (ID#25-061)
• Status update on major projects (ID#25-115)

The Library and Community Services Commission approved the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved replacing the existing 9‑ft × 11‑ft scoreboard at Laurel Neighborhood Park Baseball Field with a new 9‑ft × 6‑ft scoreboard. Both motions passed with six ayes and one commissioner absent.

• Approved Jan 9, 2025 meeting minutes (ID#25-057) – vote 6‑0 (1 absent)
• Approved scoreboard replacement at Laurel Neighborhood Park Baseball Field (ID#25-116) – vote 6‑0 (1 absent)

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider its consent agenda, which includes approving the March 25 minutes and a financial claims report. It will vote on a resolution to extend and expand the Smith & Enright Landscaping contract, raising total compensation by $1,437,174 to $3,457,927. Additional resolutions will add $400,000 to the General Plan budget, declare surplus vehicles for disposal, amend the police technician salary schedule and create a wastewater operator‑in‑training classification, and authorize a letter of support for California Assembly Bill 63.

• Amendment No. 2 to Smith & Enright Landscaping contract: extend term 2 years, expand services, increase compensation by $1,437,174 (total not to exceed $3,457,927).
• Budget appropriation increase of $400,000 for Fund 2513 to fund professional services for General Plan and Historic Resources Survey updates.
• Resolution to declare surplus vehicles and equipment and authorize their disposal.
• Modification to the Classification‑Salary Schedule for Police Services Technician and addition of Wastewater Operator‑in‑Training classification.
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for California Assembly Bill 63 (Rodriguez).

The Salinas City Council unanimously approved several actions, including a $1,437,174 increase to the Smith & Enright landscaping contract for park maintenance. It also approved the financial claims report, declared surplus vehicles for disposal, added $400,000 to the General Plan budget, amended the police technician salary schedule and created a wastewater operator‑in‑training classification, and authorized a letter of support for California Assembly Bill 63. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved financial claims report (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Smith & Enright Landscaping contract, increasing total compensation by $1,437,174 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to declare surplus vehicles and equipment for disposal (7-0)
• Approved $400,000 budget appropriation increase for General Plan and Historic Resources Survey updates (7-0)
• Approved amendment to classification‑salary schedule for Police Services Technician and addition of Wastewater Operator‑in‑Training (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Mayor to sign letter supporting California Assembly Bill 63 (7-0)

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will receive a project update and discuss architectural elements for preservation at 34-38 Soledad Street. The board will also receive a presentation on the history of Salinas' Chinatown.

• Project update and preservation discussion for 34-38 Soledad Street
• Presentation on the History of Salinas' Chinatown
• Empire House Project Update
• Fox Theater Mural discussion
• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow off-sale alcohol sales (Type 20 ABC license) at an existing food and beverage store at 695 East Alisal Street. The commission is also set to approve minutes from March 19, 2025, and receive an update on the General Plan Steering Committee. The Intermodal Transportation Center project has been continued indefinitely.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2024-058 for off-sale alcohol at 695 East Alisal Street
• Consent item: approval of March 19, 2025, meeting minutes
• Intermodal Transportation Center project continued indefinitely
• General Plan Steering Committee update

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review and accept operational and fuel flowage reports from February 2025. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a verbal report from the Airport Manager.

• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of February 2025 Operations Report
• Acceptance of February 2025 Fuel Flowage Report
• Verbal report from Airport Manager Matthew Nelson

Airport Commission

The Salinas Airport Commission meeting scheduled for March 27, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No actions or votes will occur at this meeting.

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025, has been canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural information.

City Council

The Salinas City Council will meet on March 25, 2025, starting with a closed session to discuss existing litigation (Livingston v. City of Salinas). The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial claims, acceptance of infrastructure improvements for the Alisal Greening and Beautification Project, and authorization to apply for a $1,031,517 state emergency solutions grant. A public hearing will consider the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and the General Plan Annual Progress Report. Under consideration, the council will vote on renewing Ordinance No. 2657 for military equipment and authorizing a direct purchase of AB 481 equipment not to exceed $66,056.91.

• Renewal of military equipment ordinance and purchase of AB 481 equipment up to $66,056.91
• Application for 2024 HCD Emergency Solutions Grant of up to $1,031,517 over three years
• Acceptance of 2024 Pavement Improvements on Various Streets Project, CIP No. 9981
• Amendment to Willdan Engineering contract increasing compensation to $295,000 for code enforcement services
• Closed session on workers' compensation case Suthided Livingston vs. City of Salinas

The council approved the March 11, 2025 minutes, a financial claims report, and several resolutions including acceptance of the Alisal Greening and Beautification Project, a $1,031,517 emergency housing grant application, an $87,000 fund transfer for the Salinas Business Park cleanup, and renewal of the police military‑equipment ordinance with a $66,056 equipment purchase. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0) except the financial claims report, which passed 6‑0 after Councilmember Salazar recused himself.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved financial claims report (6‑0, Salazar recused)
• Accepted Alisal Greening and Beautification Project infrastructure improvements (7‑0)
• Authorized application for 2024 HCD Emergency Solutions Grant up to $1,031,517 (7‑0)
• Approved $87,000 transfer from Airport Enterprise Fund to CIP 9050 (7‑0)
• Approved Historic Resources Board Certificate of Appreciation Program (7‑0)
• Authorized amendment to Willdan Engineering contract, increasing compensation to $295,000 (7‑0)
• Renewed Ordinance No. 2657 and approved purchase of AB 481 equipment up to $66,056.91 (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Salinas Planning Commission will review the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports, which are required to be submitted to the state. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from January 15, 2025
• Review 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Review 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Receive General Plan Steering Committee Update

Housing and Land Use Committee

The Housing and Land Use Committee will approve the minutes from its November 26, 2024 meeting. It will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for a one‑year term. The committee will adopt a resolution approving the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorize its submission to state housing agencies. It will also support a resolution to submit the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to state authorities.

• Approve minutes from the November 26, 2024 Housing and Land Use Committee meeting (ID#25-078).
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for a one‑year term (ID#25-080).
• Adopt resolution approving the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorize submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (ID#25-075).
• Support City Council resolution authorizing submission of the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (ID#25-039).

City Council

The Salinas City Council will convene a special meeting to receive a report on legislative priorities and updates from federal, state, and county governments. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM and adjourn at 10:30 AM.

• City of Salinas Legislative Priorities Report
• United States Federal Government, State of California, and County of Monterey Update
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Meeting held at 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive informational presentations. The agenda focuses on administrative procedures and an introduction to traffic engineering and operations.

• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Brown Act, Commission purpose, and rules of decorum by City Attorney Chris Callihan
• Report on Traffic Engineering and Operations from Traffic Engineer Jaime Rodriguez

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will receive a report and provide feedback on proposed changes to patron account types at the Salinas Public Library. The commission will also approve minutes from January 8, 2025, and introduce new commissioners and promoted staff. Public comment is permitted on non-agenda items and agenda items when reached.

• Approve minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting
• Receive report and provide feedback on changes to patron account types at the Salinas Public Library
• Introductions of new commissioners and new/promoted staff

City Council

The City Council will hear findings from a sanitary sewer rate study and recommend a potential rate increase. They will also vote on adopting the updated Stormwater Master Plan. Consent items include accepting a $250,000 CalRecycle grant for pavement maintenance and appropriating $8.1 million from the District 5 Recreation Center reserve fund.

• Sanitary sewer rate study with potential rate increase (ID#25-052)
• Adoption of the Stormwater Master Plan Update (ID#25-045)
• Appropriation of $8.1 million for District 5 Recreation Center (ID#25-046)
• Acceptance of $250,000 CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant (ID#25-006)
• Approval of Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan (ID#25-044)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive findings from the Sanitary Sewer Rate Analysis and recommend a rate scenario for City Council consideration. They will also hear an informational quarterly report on the Welcome Center and approve the minutes from the February 11 meeting.

• Receive findings of Sanitary Sewer Rate Analysis and recommend a rate scenario to City Council
• Welcome Center Quarterly Report – informational only, no action required
• Approve minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will receive an update on the Citywide Historic Resources Survey and provide comment on the draft Historic Context Statement Outline. The board will also consider consent items including approval of prior meeting minutes, the 2023-2024 Certified Local Government Annual Report, and final certificate of appreciation templates. Other business includes discussion of California Preservation Foundation membership and permit process flagging of historic resources.

• Receive update and provide comment on Citywide Historic Resources Survey and Draft Historic Context Statement Outline
• Approve February 3, 2025 Historic Resources Board Minutes
• Review 2023-2024 Certified Local Government Annual Report
• Receive final Certificate of Appreciation templates
• Discussion of permit process and flagging historic resources

Airport Commission

The Salinas Airport Commission will consider several routine items, including approval of the November 21, 2024 minutes, acceptance of the November‑January 2025 Operations and Fuel Flowage reports, and adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar. The commission will also recommend that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a DTSC‑approved cleanup work plan for 1341 Mercer Way and authorize a transfer of $87,000 from Capital Funds to CIP No. 9050 for Kimley‑Horn Task Order No. 05.

• Approve Minutes for November 21, 2024 (ID#24-711)
• Receive and accept Operations Report for Nov 2024‑Jan 2025 (ID#24-713)
• Receive and accept Fuel Flowage Report for Nov 2024‑Jan 2025 (ID#24-714)
• Approve Airport Commission Meeting 2025 Calendar (ID#24-715)
• Recommend City Council approve DTSC cleanup resolution and $87,000 fund transfer for 1341 Mercer Way (ID#25-041)

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural information.

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a conveyance agreement transferring 73 acres from the Big Sur Land Trust for the Carr Lake Park Project. In closed session, the council will negotiate the sale of multiple downtown properties including parking lots and Soledad Street parcels. The consent agenda includes a contract for Closter Park accessibility improvements ($320,225) and a letter supporting state bill AB 49 on immigration enforcement at schools. The council will also receive a mid-year budget review and a study session on the East Area Specific Plan.

• Conveyance of 73 acres in Carr Lake from Big Sur Land Trust to city for public park (ID#25-023)
• Closed session negotiation for sale of downtown properties at 210 Salinas St, 112–128 Lincoln Ave, 23–29 Soledad St, etc.
• Award of $320,225 contract to Tombleson, Inc. for Closter Park Recreation Center accessibility improvements (ID#25-025)
• Amendment to BFS Landscape Architects agreement totaling $1,836,589 for universal playground at Northgate Neighborhood Park (ID#25-026)
• Mid-year budget review with supplemental appropriation requests (ID#24-685)

City Council

The City Council holds a strategic planning session to discuss governance and set priorities for the year. No formal votes or ordinances are on the agenda; the session is a workshop for high-level direction-setting.

• City Manager's Report on city operations and challenges
• City Governance discussion on internal structures and processes
• City Council Priorities Discussion to define policy goals

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider recommending the City Council adopt the Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan, which has resident support. The commission will also vote on closing the Rochex Avenue traffic calming request. Additionally, the commission will elect a vice-chairperson for the remainder of the term through June 2025 and approve minutes from the December 2024 meeting.

• Recommendation to adopt the Las Casitas Drive Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan for implementation
• Recommendation to close the Rochex Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Calming request
• Election of Commission Vice-Chairperson for remainder of term (until June 2025)
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 Commission meeting

Finance Committee

The Salinas Finance Committee will consider approving the minutes of November 12, 2024, and discuss three items: an overview of the insurance pool, the fiscal year 2024-25 mid-year budget review along with supplemental appropriation requests, and a quarterly report from the Welcome Center.

• Approve minutes of November 12, 2024
• Insurance pool overview
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 mid-year budget review and supplemental appropriation requests
• Welcome Center quarterly report

City Council

The Salinas City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of the January 27, 2025 minutes and a financial claims report. Council members will vote on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter supporting California Senate Bill 48, which addresses immigration enforcement at school sites. A separate resolution will seek an exception to the CalPERS 180‑day wait period to hire retired member David B. Gonzalves as Interim Assistant Community Development Director. The 2024 Permit Center Annual Report will be received with no action required.

• Approve minutes of the January 27, 2025 meeting (ID#25-030).
• Approve the financial claims report (ID#25-024).
• Approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter supporting California Senate Bill 48 (ID#25-027).
• Approve a resolution to exempt retired CalPERS member David B. Gonzalves from the 180‑day wait period for an interim hiring (ID#25-021).
• Receive the 2024 Permit Center Annual Report (ID#24-727) – no action required.

Measure E Oversight Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Measure E Oversight Committee. The main action is receiving the December 31, 2024 Financial Report with no action required. Consent items include approving the July 18, 2024 minutes and the 2025 meeting calendar. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Receive December 31, 2024 Financial Report (no action required)
• Approve minutes of July 18, 2024
• Approve 2025 Measure E Oversight Committee meeting calendar

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will receive and comment on a historic structures report for 38 Soledad Street and discuss a new Certificate of Appreciation Program. The board will also approve minutes from January and follow up on goal setting and training.

• 38 Soledad Street Historic Structures Report — receive report and provide comments
• Certificate of Appreciation Program — receive report and provide direction
• Approve January 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Follow-up on Goal Setting and Training
• Future agenda items: Historic Survey Update, Empire House Project, Permit Process and Flagging of Historic Resources

City Council

The City Council will discuss a General Plan Update and Economic Development Element. The body is also deciding on several consent items including grant acceptance for road safety and professional service amendments.

• Acceptance of up to $16,000,000 in FHWA grant funds for the Williams Road Safe Street Corridor Project
• Amendment to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. agreement for Williams Road project, increasing total compensation by $39,500 to $418,365
• Amendment to SWA Group agreement for Alisal Vibrancy Plan: Streetscape Master Plan, increasing total compensation by $42,000 to $441,900
• Resolution to establish speed limits based on the 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey
• Amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Managers Association

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review operational data. The body is scheduled to receive reports on airport operations and fuel flowage for November and December 2024.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of November and December 2024 Operations Report
• Review of November and December 2024 Fuel Flowage Report
• Acceptance of the 2025 Airport Commission Meeting Calendar

Airport Commission

The Salinas Airport Commission meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Measure E Oversight Committee

The committee will receive a financial report dated December 31, 2024. Members are also asked to approve the meeting minutes from July 18, 2024, and the 2025 meeting calendar.

• December 31, 2024 Financial Report
• Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes
• Approval of 2025 Measure E Oversight Committee meeting calendar

Measure G Oversight Committee

The Measure G Oversight Committee will elect a chair and vice chair for a one-year term, and appoint a subcommittee to review the 2024 Independent Audit Report. The committee will also receive the December 31, 2024 financial report and approve the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair for one-year term
• Appointment of subcommittee to review 2024 Independent Audit Report
• Receive December 31, 2024 Financial Report
• Approve 2025 Measure G Oversight Committee Meeting Calendar

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution to accept a report and establish findings on whether the proposed conveyance of 73 acres in Carr Lake from Big Sur Land Trust to the City for park use conforms to the 2002 Salinas General Plan. The commission will also approve minutes from November 20, 2024. Public comment is accepted on non-agenda items and on scheduled items as they are considered.

• Resolution approving conformity of the conveyance of 73 acres in Carr Lake (Ensen Park project) from Big Sur Land Trust to the City of Salinas for park use with the General Plan
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
• General Plan Steering Committee update (other business)
• Discussion of future agenda items

City Council

The City Council will discuss the process for appointing members to regional boards and committees for 2025. The body is also considering several consent items, including a contract amendment for accounting services and updates to temporary employee salary schedules.

• Increase compensation for Accountancy Corporation (Maze & Associates) by $400,000 for a new total not to exceed $800,000
• Amendment to the Alisal Greening, Beautification and Safety Project agreement to extend the term to December 31, 2025
• Modification to the Classification-Salary Schedule for temporary employees to comply with state minimum wage
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Salinas Fire Department and Public Safety Cadets
• Appointment of Mayor and Council members to committees and regional boards for 2025

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The January 9, 2025 meeting of the Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission has been canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission will consider a consent item recommending that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a conveyance agreement for the transfer of 73 acres in Carr Lake (Ensen Park) from Big Sur Land Trust to the City of Salinas. The commission will also approve the minutes from November 13, 2024, and receive commissioner and director reports.

• Approve minutes of November 13, 2024
• Recommend City Council approve conveyance of 73-acre Ensen Park in Carr Lake from Big Sur Land Trust to the City of Salinas
• General public comment on non-agenda items

Historic Resources Board

The board will discuss and set goals for 2025, receive a report on the Certificate of Appreciation Program, and review the city's process for designating historic resources. They will also receive an update on the Historic Resource Survey and DPR forms.

• Discuss Historic Resources Board Goals for 2025
• Receive report on Certificate of Appreciation Program and provide direction
• Update on Historic Resource Survey and DPR Forms
• Review City process for designating historic resources
• Future agenda items: Empire House construction update, identification of historic properties in permit process, plaque program