{ "city": "Salinas", "state": "CA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/salinas/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-27", "body": "Airport Commission", "headline": "Salinas Airport Commission meeting canceled for lack of business", "summary": "The Salinas Airport Commission meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, was canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2956_A_Airport_Commission_26-08-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2956&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review two Northridge Mall projects: car wash and Burlington sign", "summary": "The Salinas Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed projects at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center. The first is a Planned Unit Development Permit for a 3,337 square-foot vehicle washing building with outdoor vacuums on a 1.58-acre pad site at 1340 Northridge Mall. The second is a permit to increase the maximum allowed wall sign area from 131.78 to 287 square feet for a proposed Burlington tenant in the former Sears store at 1100 Northridge Mall. The commission will also elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and consider the minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2990_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2990&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2914_A_City_Council_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2914&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Public Art Commission", "headline": "Salinas Public Art Commission to elect chair, hear Mexican folk art presentation", "summary": "The Salinas Public Art Commission is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve minutes from June 15, 2026, and receive a presentation on Alebrijes and Nahuales Fantastic Animals from Mexico by the Chamber of Commerce. The agenda also includes general public comments, commissioner reports, and a director's report. No major policy decisions or funding actions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2987_A_Public_Art_Commission_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2987&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Traffic and Transportation Commission", "headline": "Salinas Traffic Commission meeting canceled for August 13", "summary": "The August 13, 2026 meeting of the Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/3018_A_Traffic_and_Transportation_Commission_26-08-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3018&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Library and Community Services Commission", "headline": "Library commission to elect chair, hear project updates", "summary": "The Library and Community Services Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a status update on major projects. No action is required on the project update, and the rest of the agenda is routine administrative business.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2966_A_Library_and_Community_Services_Commission_26-08-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2966&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Housing and Land Use Committee", "headline": "Housing committee to review planning updates and homebuyer assistance program", "summary": "The Salinas Housing and Land Use Committee will receive updates on planning and permitting activities and the First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and general public comments. No votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/3050_A_Housing_and_Land_Use_Committee_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3050&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to receive FY 2026-27 budget update", "summary": "The Salinas Finance Committee will receive an update on the FY 2026-27 budget, with no action required. The agenda also includes approval of the May 12, 2026 minutes and general public comment periods.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2931_A_Finance_Committee_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2931&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider vehicle wash at Northridge Mall", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit for a new vehicle washing facility. The body is asked to recommend that the City Council approve the project and find it exempt from certain environmental quality requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2989_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2989&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider tobacco license ban extension and cannabis permit appeal", "summary": "The City Council will decide on extending a citywide ban on new tobacco retailers' licenses and hear an appeal regarding a commercial cannabis permit relocation. The body is also reviewing several high-cost equipment purchases and software renewals.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2913_A_City_Council_26-08-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2913_M_City_Council_26-08-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2913&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Historic Resources Board", "headline": "Historic Resources Board to review preservation standards and city-wide survey", "summary": "The Historic Resources Board will receive several informational presentations regarding historic preservation and a city-wide resources survey. No formal actions are required for the presentation items.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/8/2943_A_Historic_Resources_Board_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2943&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Measure G Oversight Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/7/2897_A_Measure_G_Oversight_Committee_26-07-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2897&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3058&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Measure E Oversight Committee", "headline": "Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for a one‑year term", "summary": "The Salinas Measure E Oversight Committee will vote to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair to serve for one year. It will also receive the June 30, 2026 financial report for Measure E, for which no action is required. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/7/2893_A_Measure_E_Oversight_Committee_26-07-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2893&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Airport Commission", "headline": "Commission considers permit and fee waivers for 2026 California International Airshow", "summary": "The Airport Commission is meeting to discuss the 2026 California International Airshow at the Salinas Municipal Airport. The body will consider recommending that the City Council authorize an Airport Use Permit and waive associated fees and staff costs.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/7/2955_A_Airport_Commission_26-07-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2955&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Police Community Advisory Committee", "headline": "Police committee to elect chair and vice chair", "summary": "The Police Community Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and vote to elect a chair and vice chair for a one-year term. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Salinas Police Department Crime Lab.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/7/3007_A_Police_Community_Advisory_Committee_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3007&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider zoning code amendments and new car wash project", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning code amendment to align with state and federal laws and a permit for a new vehicle washing facility. The body will also elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for one-year terms.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/7/2985_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2985&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Traffic and Transportation Commission", "headline": "Commission to review Williams Road safety corridor project", "summary": "The Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider the annual election of a chair and vice-chair, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive an informational report on the Williams Road Safe Street Corridor Project. No action is required on the Williams Road item; commissioners are asked for feedback only. Public comments will be accepted on non-agenda items and during specific agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/7/3017_A_Traffic_and_Transportation_Commission_26-07-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3017&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Library and Community Services Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2965&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Historic Resources Board", "headline": "Board elects chair and vice-chair for 2026-2027 fiscal year", "summary": "The Historic Resources Board will elect its chair and vice-chair for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff will present updates on the Intermodal Transportation Center, a Monterey Salinas Transit relocation study, and the 2026 Mills Act historic preservation application period. The meeting is primarily administrative and procedural with no public hearings or binding votes scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/7/2942_A_Historic_Resources_Board_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2942&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2984&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Salinas City Council considers tobacco license moratorium and major infrastructure projects", "summary": "The Council will discuss an emergency ordinance to halt new tobacco retailer licenses and consider several large-scale public works contracts. Key actions include approving a $13.7 million sewer and pavement project on Abbott Street and adopting the Salinas One Water Roadmap.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/6/2912_A_City_Council_26-06-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/6/2912_M_City_Council_26-06-30_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2912&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Airport Commission", "headline": "The June 25 Airport Commission meeting has been canceled", "summary": "This meeting was canceled due to a lack of business items for discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/6/2954_A_Airport_Commission_26-06-25_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2954&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Police Community Advisory Committee", "headline": "Police Community Advisory Committee discusses organized retail theft", "summary": "The committee will review the Chief's report and receive a presentation regarding the Organized Retail Theft Team. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/6/3006_A_Police_Community_Advisory_Committee_26-06-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3006&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Housing and Land Use Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2983&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Study session on Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center planning", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a study session to receive a presentation on the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) planning efforts. No action is required. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/6/3048_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://salinas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3048&GID=385&G=3DFDF47A-861D-4DBF-ACCC-C1814D9739AD" } ] }