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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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Nov 18, 2025, 12:00 AMSALINAS ROTUNDAscheduled

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
a. Labor Negotiations - California Government Code Section §54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Rene Mendez, City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; Katherine Hogan, Assistant City Attorney; Selina Andrews, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resources Manager; and Che Johnson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors. b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - California Government Code section 54957(b)(1), City Manager.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN THE ROTUNDA AT 5:02 P.M.
PROCLAMATION
Small Business Saturday
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments
Report on Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Substantial Amendments to the United States Department of Urban Development FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans
Conditional Commitment of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Multifamily Housing Funds
Land Disposition and Development Agreement Between the City of Salinas and Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc., Related to the City-Owned Parking Lots Located at Lincoln Avenue and West Gabilan Street (Parking Lot 8 and Parking Lot 12)
CONSIDERATION
Resolution of Intention to Disestablish the Salinas United Business Association Business Improvement Area
Human Trafficking and Prostitution Response; Appropriation Request to Purchase and Install Lighting and Cameras at Identified Locations
CONSENT AGENDA
Acceptance of the Accessibility Improvements for the Closter Park Recreation Center, CIP No. 9451
Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Monterey, Coalition of Homeless Service Providers and the City of Salinas to Support an Encampment Resolution Funding Round 5 (ERF-5R) Application for Development of a Low Barrier Navigation Center (El Rey Motel), and Budget Appropriation
Letter of Support for CHISPA’s Application for Disaster Recovery Funding (CDBG-DR)
Additional Microsoft Office 365 Government Licensing
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
_____________________________ Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

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

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