Salinas meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Salinas agendas: emergency plan, $947,100 recreation center contract, fire grants and a Soledad Street land question

Salinas boards and commissions published agendas for eight meetings over the past two weeks, and the heaviest list sat before the City Council: an updated emergency operations plan, a construction contract of up to $947,100, and the rejection of all bids for hazardous materials abatement at the former Police Department building. Minutes for these meetings have not been published, so none of the outcomes below is confirmed. What follows is what each agenda listed for consideration.

City Council, Oct. 13

The agenda listed adoption of the City of Salinas Emergency Operations Plan 2026, along with a training session on emergency operations. It also listed a contract award to Pro-Ex Construction Inc. for Firehouse Recreation Center accessibility improvements, not to exceed $947,100, and acceptance of the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement (CIP No. 9535). Separately, the agenda called for rejection of all bids for Hazardous Materials Abatement at the Former Police Department Building (CIP 9612.03).

Planning Commission, Oct. 21

Commissioners were scheduled to consider Planned Unit Development Permit 2025-002 for a 3,337 square-foot vehicle washing building at 1340 Northridge Mall. The agenda also listed review of whether the proposed City acquisition of 43 Soledad Street, identified as the Victory Mission Facility, conforms to the General Plan.

Housing, finance and oversight bodies

The Finance Committee, meeting Oct. 13, was scheduled to consider a recommendation on City Street Sweeping to send to the City Council, and to receive a report from Probolsky Research on Measure G Tracking Poll results.

The Measure E and Measure G Oversight Committees each met Oct. 15 with parallel agendas: a financial report for each measure dated September 30, 2026, and approval of a 2027 meeting calendar. The Measure G committee was also asked to approve minutes from January 15, May 18, and July 30, 2026.

The Housing and Land Use Committee, meeting Oct. 20, listed updates on the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and on FY 2025-2026 NOFA Multifamily Housing Projects, plus a 2027 committee calendar.

The Library and Community Services Commission, meeting Oct. 14, listed a staff report on Salinas Public Library Literacy Services and approval of its September 9, 2026 minutes.

Airport Commission meeting canceled

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for Oct. 22 was canceled due to a lack of business, according to the notice.

Coming up

City Council, Oct. 27. A public hearing on a bid protest for the 2026 Pavement Improvements Project. The agenda also lists purchase of Video Management System servers for Police and El Gabilan Library up to $700,000; acceptance of an FY 2025 SAFER grant of $3,334,469.97 for 12 Firefighter positions; acceptance of an FY 2025 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant of $1,074,669.59; and a declaration of properties at 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 45 Soledad Street as exempt surplus land.

Police Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 28. A presentation from the City Attorney on the Brown Act, committee purpose, organization, and rules of decorum, plus approval of minutes from September 23, 2026.

Airport Commission, Nov. 5. Approval of September 24 meeting minutes, and the September 2026 Operations Report and Fuel Flowage Report.

All of the past two weeks' items remain unconfirmed until minutes are posted; the linked agendas and, when published, the minutes are the authoritative record.

Salinas roundup: $947,100 Firehouse contract ceiling, emergency plan on council agenda

Salinas boards and the City Council scheduled a nearly $1 million recreation center contract, a new emergency operations plan, a street sweeping recommendation and two ballot-measure financial reports over the past two weeks. One caveat applies to everything below: the city has posted agendas for these meetings but not minutes, so this roundup describes what was scheduled to be considered, not what was decided. Vote tallies and final outcomes were not available in the records provided.

City Council, Oct. 13: $947,100 contract ceiling

The council agenda listed four action items: adoption of the City of Salinas Emergency Operations Plan 2026; a contract award to Pro-Ex Construction Inc. for Firehouse Recreation Center accessibility improvements "not to exceed $947,100"; acceptance of the Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement (CIP No. 9535); and rejection of all bids for Hazardous Materials Abatement at the Former Police Department Building (CIP 9612.03). The agenda also listed a training session on emergency operations. The $947,100 figure is a proposed contract ceiling, not a payment.

Finance Committee, Oct. 13: street sweeping and Measure G polling

Committee members were scheduled to review City Street Sweeping for a recommendation to the City Council, receive a report from Probolsky Research on Measure G Tracking Poll results, and approve minutes of the Sept. 1, 2026 meeting.

Heritage Park and a possible MST transit center move

The Historic Resources Board on Oct. 5 was set to receive updates requiring no action on Heritage Park stakeholder activities — including feedback on possibly relocating the Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Salinas Transit Center to the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) — plus oral updates from Board Member Callender on a proposed Historic Resources Plaque Program and on the status of Chinatown neighborhood improvements. The consent item was approval of the Sept. 14, 2026 minutes (ID#26-456). The board's next meeting is Nov. 2, 2026.

Economic development plan, library literacy, oversight reports

The Planning Commission on Oct. 7 was scheduled for a presentation on the City's Economic Development Two-Year Work Plan (ID#26-461), with no action required, and approval of the Sept. 16, 2026 minutes on consent (ID#26-468).

The Library and Community Services Commission on Oct. 14 was set to hear a staff report on Salinas Public Library Literacy Services and approve minutes of the Sept. 9, 2026 meeting.

The Measure E and Measure G Oversight Committees, both meeting Oct. 15, were each scheduled to receive a financial report dated Sept. 30, 2026 and to approve a 2027 meeting calendar. The Measure G committee also had minutes from Jan. 15, May 18 and July 30, 2026 on its agenda.

Meetings canceled

The Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for Oct. 8 was canceled; the posted agenda contained no business items. The Airport Commission meeting set for Oct. 22 was also canceled, due to a lack of business.

Coming up

• **Oct. 20, Housing and Land Use Committee:** Inclusionary Housing Ordinance update, FY 2025-2026 NOFA Multifamily Housing Projects update, and the 2027 committee calendar.
• **Oct. 21, Planning Commission:** Planned Unit Development Permit 2025-002 for a 3,337 square-foot vehicle washing building at 1340 Northridge Mall, and review of whether the proposed City acquisition of 43 Soledad Street (Victory Mission Facility) conforms to the General Plan.
• **Oct. 22, Airport Commission:** canceled.

Planning Commission meetings are held in the City Council Rotunda at 200 Lincoln Ave. and are accessible via Zoom webinar or by phone. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker and may also be submitted by email to PublicCommentCD-P@salinas.gov.

Salinas Council Declares El Niño Emergency, Approves Contracts and Aid

The Salinas City Council declared a local emergency ahead of the 2026-27 El Niño season and approved a slate of contracts, grants and funding items at its Sept. 29 meeting. All eight items listed in the meeting record passed on 7-0 votes.

El Niño emergency declared

The council approved a proclamation establishing a local emergency in anticipation of severe weather conditions forecasted for the 2026-27 El Niño season. The vote was 7-0. The proclamation was the first of the eight items the council approved unanimously that evening.

Contracts and funding approved

The council also authorized the following, each on a 7-0 vote:

• A $563,830 ADA self-evaluation and transition plan contract, described as an update to the city's ADA transition plan.
• $300,000 for homeless rental assistance programs.
• A $2.1M Boronda Road congestion relief contract amendment.
• A $217,832 library literacy grant.
• A $374,000 streetlight maintenance contract increase.

Other council business

The council approved the 2027 City Council meeting calendar (7-0) and approved support for Proposition 1 (7-0).

Boards and commissions: agendas only, no decisions yet

Two bodies met or were scheduled to meet in the past two weeks, but only agendas are available for them — minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are known.

The Historic Resources Board was scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 5 at noon in the Salinas Rotunda at 200 Lincoln Avenue. Its agenda called for approving the Sept. 14, 2026 minutes and receiving updates, with no action required, on Heritage Park stakeholder activities, a proposed Historic Resources Plaque Program, and Chinatown neighborhood improvements. The Heritage Park update includes feedback on a potential relocation of the Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Salinas Transit Center to the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC). The board's next meeting is Nov. 2, 2026.

The Planning Commission was scheduled to meet Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 4:00 PM in the City Council Rotunda at 200 Lincoln Ave. Its main item was a presentation on the City's Economic Development Two-Year Work Plan, for which no action was required. The only other substantive item was approval of the Sept. 16, 2026 minutes on the consent agenda.

Canceled meeting

The Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:00 PM was canceled. The posted agenda contained only procedural and administrative information, with no business items listed.

Coming up

• **Monday, Oct. 13 — City Council.** The council will discuss adoption of the updated City of Salinas Emergency Operations Plan 2026, and the meeting includes a training session on emergency operations. Also on the agenda: a contract award to Pro-Ex Construction Inc. for Firehouse Recreation Center accessibility improvements not to exceed $947,100; acceptance of Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement (CIP No. 9535); and rejection of all bids for Hazardous Materials Abatement at the Former Police Department Building (CIP 9612.03).
• **Monday, Oct. 13 — Finance Committee.** The committee will consider a recommendation for City Street Sweeping to be sent to the City Council, and will receive a report from Probolsky Research on Measure G Tracking Poll results. It is also asked to approve the Sept. 1, 2026 minutes.
• **Tuesday, Oct. 14 — Library and Community Services Commission.** Agenda includes approval of the Sept. 9, 2026 minutes and a staff report on Salinas Public Library Literacy Services.
• **Wednesday, Oct. 15 — Measure G Oversight Committee.** The committee will receive a Sept. 30, 2026 financial report for Measure G, consider a 2027 meeting calendar, and take up minutes from Jan. 15, May 18 and July 30, 2026.
• **Wednesday, Oct. 15 — Measure E Oversight Committee.** The committee will receive a Sept. 30, 2026 financial report for Measure E and consider a 2027 meeting calendar.

All upcoming items are drawn from posted agendas. No outcomes are known until minutes are published.

Salinas boards take up housing, budget, and Northridge Mall projects; no decisions published yet

Salinas city boards and commissions met last week to consider housing assistance, a budget update, and two proposed projects at the Northridge Mall shopping center. However, minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no official decisions or vote tallies are available at this time.

Housing and Land Use Committee

The Housing and Land Use Committee met on August 11 to receive updates on planning and permitting activities and the First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program. The agenda also included approval of minutes from prior meetings. No new ordinances or contracts were listed for action.

Finance Committee

Also on August 11, the Finance Committee received an update on the FY 2026-27 budget. The agenda noted that no action was required on the update. The committee also considered approving minutes from its May 12 meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held public hearings on August 19 for two 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. Both projects were recommended for categorical exemption under CEQA Sections 15332 and 15311(a). The commission also elected a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for one-year terms and considered minutes from its July 15 meeting.

Other Meetings

The Library and Community Services Commission met on August 12 to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve minutes from June 10, and receive a status update on major projects. No action was required on the update.

The Public Art Commission met on August 17 to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve minutes from June 15, and hear a presentation on Alebrijes and Nahuales Fantastic Animals from Mexico by the Chamber of Commerce. No major policy decisions or funding actions were scheduled.

The Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for August 13 was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

Two upcoming meetings have been canceled. The Police Community Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 26 was canceled, and the Airport Commission meeting scheduled for August 27 was canceled for lack of business. No other meetings are listed for the next two weeks.

Salinas boards weigh tobacco license ban, cannabis permit appeal, Northridge Mall projects

Salinas city boards and commissions held several meetings over the past two weeks, though minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are available. The most consequential items on the agendas include a proposed extension of a citywide ban on new tobacco retailer licenses, an appeal to relocate a commercial cannabis permit, and more than $3.7 million in equipment purchases.

City Council

The City Council met Aug. 4 and considered an extension of Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2697(NCS), which prohibits new tobacco retailers' licenses. The council also heard an appeal to relocate Commercial Cannabis Permit 2024-009 from 1610 Moffett Street to 2033 North Main Street. In addition, the council reviewed several high-cost purchases: a Microsoft Office 365 Government G3 software purchase not to exceed $1,440,259.19; speed cushions for traffic calming not to exceed $1,000,000; a 2026 Vac-Con Truck for $849,903.30; and a 2026 Ford Transit CCTV van for $497,486.56. No votes were recorded in the agenda-only materials.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 5 on Planned Unit Development Permit 2025-002 for a 3,337 square-foot vehicle washing building with outdoor vacuums at 1340 Northridge Mall, along with establishment of a 1.58-acre building pad site at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center. The commission was asked to recommend that the City Council approve the project and find it exempt from certain environmental quality requirements. The commission also approved minutes from its July 15 meeting.

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board met Aug. 3 and received informational presentations on historic preservation standards and a city-wide resources survey. No formal actions were required. Items included a study session on Secretary of the Interior's Standard 6 (Repair Rather than Replace), a presentation on Practical Preservation of Historic Properties, and a staff update on the Page and Turnbull city-wide Historic Resources Survey. The board also approved minutes from July 6.

Housing and Land Use Committee

The Housing and Land Use Committee met Aug. 11 and received updates on planning and permitting activities (ID#26-385) and the First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program (ID#26-388). The agenda included approval of minutes from Jan. 20 and March 10, 2026. No votes on new ordinances or contracts were listed.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met Aug. 11 and received an update on the FY 2026-27 budget, with no action required. The committee also approved minutes from May 12, 2026.

Library and Community Services Commission

The Library and Community Services Commission met Aug. 12 to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve minutes from June 10, and receive a status update on major projects. The project update required no action.

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Aug. 13 meeting of the Traffic and Transportation Commission was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

• **Public Art Commission** – Aug. 17: Election of Chair and Vice Chair, approval of June 15 minutes, and a presentation on Alebrijes and Nahuales Fantastic Animals from Mexico by the Chamber of Commerce.
• **Planning Commission** – Aug. 19: Public hearings on two Northridge Mall projects: a Planned Unit Development Permit for a 3,337 sq ft vehicle washing building at 1340 Northridge Mall, and a permit to increase wall sign area to 287 sq ft for a proposed Burlington tenant at 1100 Northridge Mall. Both projects are recommended for CEQA categorical exemptions. The commission will also elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and consider minutes from July 15.

Salinas City Council to weigh tobacco ban extension, cannabis appeal, and $3.7M in purchases Aug. 4

Salinas City Council will take up its most consequential agenda in weeks on Aug. 4, including an extension of the citywide ban on new tobacco retailers' licenses, an appeal to relocate a commercial cannabis permit, and equipment and software purchases totaling more than $3.7 million.

City Council — Aug. 4

The Council will consider extending Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 2697(NCS), which prohibits new tobacco retailers' licenses citywide.

It will also hear an appeal to relocate Commercial Cannabis Permit 2024-009 from 1610 Moffett Street to 2033 North Main Street.

On the spending side, the agenda includes:

• Microsoft Office 365 Government G3 software purchase, not to exceed $1,440,259.19
• Speed cushions for traffic calming, not to exceed $1,000,000
• 2026 Vac-Con Truck for $849,903.30
• 2026 Ford Transit CCTV van for $497,486.56

Recent meetings — outcomes not yet confirmed

Three advisory bodies met the week of July 22, but minutes have not been published for any of them. Agendas show what was scheduled, not what was decided.

Police Community Advisory Committee (July 22): Scheduled to approve June 24 minutes, elect a chair and vice chair for a one-year term, and receive a presentation on the Salinas Police Department Crime Lab. Public comment was limited to two minutes per speaker.

Measure E Oversight Committee (July 23): Scheduled to elect a chair and vice chair (ID#26-357) and receive the Measure E June 30, 2026 Financial Report (ID#26-345), with no action required on the report.

Airport Commission (July 23): Scheduled to consider recommending that the City Council authorize an Airport Use Permit for the 2026 California International Airshow by the Monterey County Airshow Association, Inc., and waive associated permit fees and City Airport staff time costs. The commission was also set to elect a chair and vice chair and review May and June 2026 Operations and Fuel Flowage Reports.

Planning Commission — Aug. 5

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Planned Unit Development Permit 2025-002, which would allow a 3,337 square-foot vehicle washing building and outdoor vacuums at 1340 Northridge Mall. The commission is also asked to consider establishing a 1.58-acre building pad site at the Northridge Mall Shopping Center. The body may recommend that the City Council approve the project and find it exempt from certain environmental quality requirements.

Historic Resources Board — Aug. 3

The Historic Resources Board will hold a study session on Secretary of the Interior's Standard 6: Repair Rather than Replace, receive information on Practical Preservation of Historic Properties, and get a staff update on the Page and Turnbull citywide Historic Resources Survey. No formal actions are required for the presentation items. The board will also approve July 6, 2026 meeting minutes.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3** — Historic Resources Board, study session on preservation standards and citywide survey
• **Aug. 4** — City Council, tobacco license ban extension, cannabis permit appeal, and multi-million-dollar equipment purchases
• **Aug. 5** — Planning Commission, public hearing on proposed vehicle wash at Northridge Mall

Salinas advisory bodies take up zoning, car wash permit, and street safety; minutes not yet published

Three Salinas advisory bodies met between July 6 and July 15, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, so no outcomes can be confirmed. The most consequential items on the agendas were a zoning code amendment affecting housing and other land uses, and a permit for a new vehicle washing facility at Northridge Mall.

Planning Commission — July 15

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on two items: Zoning Code Amendment 2026-001 and Planned Unit Development Permit 2025-002.

The zoning amendment would change rules covering housing, cottage food operations, religious uses, driveway widths, and industrial office space to align with state and federal laws.

The permit item concerns a 3,337-square-foot vehicle washing building with 24 vacuums at 1340 Northridge Mall.

The commission was also set to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for one-year terms and approve minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting.

Because minutes have not been published, the city's record does not yet show whether these items were approved, continued, or voted on.

Traffic and Transportation Commission — July 9

The commission was scheduled to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for one-year terms and approve minutes from June 11, 2026.

Commissioners were to receive an informational report on the Williams Road Safe Street Corridor Project. No action was required on that item; commissioners were asked for feedback only.

Public comments were accepted on non-agenda items and during specific agenda items.

Minutes have not been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Historic Resources Board — July 6

The board was set to elect a chair and vice-chair for fiscal year 2026-2027 and approve minutes from June 1, 2026.

Staff were scheduled to present updates on three items: the Intermodal Transportation Center conditions memorandum, a Monterey Salinas Transit Rapid Bus relocation study, and the 2026 Mills Act historic preservation application period.

The meeting was described as primarily administrative and procedural, with no public hearings or binding votes scheduled.

Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

• **Police Community Advisory Committee — July 22:** The committee will approve minutes from June 24, 2026, elect a chair and vice chair for a one-year term, and receive a presentation on the Salinas Police Department Crime Lab. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• **Measure E Oversight Committee — July 23:** The committee will elect a chair and vice chair (ID#26-357) for a one-year term and receive the June 30, 2026 financial report for Measure E (ID#26-345). No action is required on the financial report. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• **Airport Commission — July 23:** The commission will consider recommending that the City Council authorize an Airport Use Permit for the 2026 California International Airshow, proposed by the Monterey County Airshow Association, Inc. The commission will also consider recommending waivers of permit fees and City Airport staff time costs for the event. The agenda includes election of a chair and vice chair and review of May and June 2026 Operations and Fuel Flowage Reports.

Salinas City Council eyed $13.7M Abbott Street sewer project; Planning Commission takes up car wash, zoning changes next

The Salinas City Council's June 30 meeting agenda included a $13,716,050 contract for the Abbott Street Sanitary Sewer and Pavement Improvements project and an urgency ordinance that would temporarily prohibit new Tobacco Retailers' Licenses. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.

City Council — June 30

The Council agenda listed several major items:

• **Abbott Street sewer and pavement project**: A proposed $13,716,050 contract for sanitary sewer and pavement improvements on Abbott Street.
• **Tobacco retailer moratorium**: An urgency interim ordinance that would prohibit issuance of new Tobacco Retailers' Licenses.
• **Salinas One Water Roadmap**: An item to adopt the roadmap, a planning document for the city's water resources.
• **Axon equipment and services**: $4,159,125 for Axon equipment and services for the Police and Community Development departments.
• **Tentative map extension**: A 36-month time extension for a tentative map near John Street and Abbott Street.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved, continued, or rejected.

Historic Resources Board — July 6

The Historic Resources Board's July 6 meeting was primarily administrative. The agenda called for election of a chair and vice-chair for fiscal year 2026-2027. Staff presentations were scheduled on the Intermodal Transportation Center conditions memorandum, a Monterey Salinas Transit Rapid Bus relocation study, and the 2026 Mills Act historic preservation application period. The board was also set to approve its June 1, 2026 minutes. No public hearings or binding votes were scheduled beyond the leadership elections. Minutes are not yet published.

Traffic and Transportation Commission — July 9

The Traffic and Transportation Commission agenda included approval of minutes from June 11, 2026, and the annual election of a chairperson and vice-chairperson for one-year terms. Commissioners were scheduled to receive an informational report on the Williams Road Safe Street Corridor Project. No action was required on the Williams Road item; the agenda specified that feedback was requested only. General public comments on non-agenda items were also listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

Planning Commission — July 15: The commission will hold public hearings on two items. The first is Zoning Code Amendment 2026-001, which proposes changes related to housing, cottage food operations, religious uses, driveway widths, and industrial office space to align with state and federal laws. The second is Planned Unit Development Permit 2025-002, for a 3,337-square-foot vehicle washing building with 24 vacuums at 1340 Northridge Mall. The commission will also elect its chairperson and vice-chairperson for one-year terms and consider approval of its June 17, 2026 meeting minutes.

Salinas City Council weighs tobacco license moratorium and $13.7 million Abbott Street sewer project

The Salinas City Council's June 30 agenda included an urgency ordinance that would temporarily halt new tobacco retailer licenses, alongside consideration of a $13.7 million sewer and pavement project on Abbott Street and adoption of the Salinas One Water Roadmap. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so final actions and vote tallies are not yet available.

City Council — June 30

The Council's agenda listed several items with financial and service implications for residents:

• **Tobacco Retailers' License moratorium:** An urgency interim ordinance that would prohibit issuance of new Tobacco Retailers' Licenses. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether the ordinance was adopted or what the vote was.
• **Abbott Street Sanitary Sewer and Pavement Improvements:** A proposed contract of $13,716,050 for sewer and pavement work on Abbott Street.
• **Salinas One Water Roadmap:** An item to adopt the roadmap, a planning document referenced in the agenda.
• **Axon equipment and services:** $4,159,125 for Axon equipment and services for the Police Department and Community Development.
• **Tentative map time extension:** A 36-month time extension for a tentative map near John Street and Abbott Street.

All items above were listed on the agenda; the provided record does not include minutes confirming final decisions or vote counts.

Police Community Advisory Committee — June 24

The committee's agenda included a presentation on the Organized Retail Theft Team and approval of the May 27, 2026 minutes. Minutes from the June 24 meeting have not yet been published, so actions taken are not confirmed in the available record.

Airport Commission — June 25 (Canceled)

The June 25 Airport Commission meeting was canceled due to a lack of business items for discussion. No items were considered.

Coming up

• **Historic Resources Board — July 6, 2026:** The board will elect its chair and vice-chair for fiscal year 2026-2027. Staff will present updates on the Intermodal Transportation Center, a Monterey Salinas Transit Rapid Bus relocation study, and the 2026 Mills Act historic preservation application period. The board will also consider approval of its June 1, 2026 minutes. The agenda describes the meeting as primarily administrative and procedural, with no public hearings or binding votes scheduled.

City Council agenda includes $13.7M Abbott Street project, proposed tobacco license freeze

The Salinas City Council’s June 30 agenda featured a $13.7 million infrastructure contract, an emergency measure to halt new tobacco retailer licenses, and adoption of a long-term water management plan. None of the outcomes were available at press time because official meeting minutes have not yet been published.

City Council agenda

The council was scheduled to take up the following items during its June 30 regular meeting:

• **Urgency interim ordinance** – A proposal to immediately prohibit issuance of any new Tobacco Retailers’ Licenses. The urgency clause indicates the ordinance would take effect immediately upon adoption, but the council’s vote has not been posted.
• **$13,716,050 contract** – A construction award for the Abbott Street Sanitary Sewer and Pavement Improvements project. The agenda described a public works contract covering replacement of aging sewer mains and full pavement reconstruction on Abbott Street.
• **Salinas One Water Roadmap** – Adoption of the city’s integrated water management framework, designed to guide water supply, stormwater, and wastewater decisions.
• **$4,159,125 for Axon equipment** – A contract for Axon hardware, software, and services to be used by both the Police Department and the Community Development Department. No further breakdown of equipment was listed.
• **Tentative map extension** – A 36-month time extension for a tentative subdivision map near John Street and Abbott Street.

Because the official minutes had not been published by July 5, it is not yet known which items were approved, postponed, or rejected.

Police advisory committee reviews retail theft

The Police Community Advisory Committee met June 24. A planned presentation on the Organized Retail Theft Team took up the bulk of the session. No reports, votes, or recommendations were issued beyond approval of the May 27 minutes. Minutes for this meeting also remained unavailable.

Airport Commission meeting canceled

The Airport Commission canceled its June 25 meeting. The city cited “a lack of business items for discussion.” No makeup date has been announced.

Coming up

The Historic Resources Board will meet July 6 to elect its chair and vice-chair for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. No binding votes or public hearings are scheduled. The board will receive staff presentations on the Intermodal Transportation Center conditions memorandum, Monterey Salinas Transit’s Rapid Bus relocation study, and an update on the 2026 Mills Act historic preservation application period. The board will also consider approval of its June 1 meeting minutes.