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Salinas City Council (Nov. 18, 2025) — Minutes: housing funding, land disposition, BIA disestablishment, public safety camera appropriation

SalinasNov 18, 20253 min read

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Council reconvened after closed session (no reportable action). Major actions: approved Substantial Amendments to HUD FY 2023-2024 through FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans reallocating HOME and CDBG funds; approved preliminary multifamily NOFA awards and rehabilitation funding; introduced an ordinance approving a Land Disposition and Development Agreement with Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. for two City parking lots; approved a Resolution of Intention to disestablish the Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area and scheduled a public hearing; authorized a $620,000 CDBG appropriation to install lighting and cameras in the Alisal neighborhood to address prostitution/human trafficking concerns; approved consent items including an MOU for a low-barrier navigation center (El Rey Motel) with contingent appropriation of up to $2,500,000, acceptance of park accessibility improvements, a letter of support for CHISPA CDBG-DR funding, and an increase in Microsoft Office 365 licensing spend.

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Adopted Resolution RES 23357 authorizing submission of Substantial Amendments to HUD FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans and allocation of a cumulative $5,872,412 in unspent HOME and CDBG funds.
Adopted Resolution RES 23358 authorizing preliminary awards totaling $7,169,699 from Local Housing Trust Fund, HOME (various programs), Permanent Local Housing Allocation, and CDBG for applicants under the FY 2025-2026 Multifamily NOFA; allocated $1,290,521 in Local Housing Trust Fund to Republic Cafe for rehabilitation and stabilization.
Introduced an ordinance (DA 2025-001) approving a Land Disposition and Development Agreement between the City and Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. for City parking Lots 8 and 12 (motion carried 6-1).
Approved Resolution of Intention (ROI 661) to disestablish the Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area and scheduled a public hearing for December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Councilmember Barajas recused).
Adopted Resolution RES 23363 authorizing appropriation of $620,000 in CDBG funds to purchase and install lighting and cameras in identified locations in the Alisal neighborhood to address human trafficking and prostitution concerns.
Approved consent item RES 23361 authorizing the Mayor to execute a four-year MOU with County of Monterey and Coalition of Homeless Service Providers to support an ERF-5R application and development of a low-barrier navigation center at El Rey Motel; authorized appropriation of up to $2,500,000 in ERF-5R grant revenue and expenditures contingent upon award.
Adopted Resolution RES 23360 accepting Accessibility Improvements for the Closter Park Recreation Center (CIP No. 9451) for maintenance and responsibility.
Adopted Resolution (Enactment No. RES 23362) authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter of support for CHISPA’s CDBG-DR application.
Approved increase to Microsoft Office 365 Government licensing purchase from Dell, LP by $50,000 for a total not to exceed $339,476.60 (resolution enacted).

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