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SalinasJun 2, 20264 min read

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The City Council approved several election, housing, transportation, public safety, and capital project items, along with a new golf course sublease and software agreements.

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The council approved two November 2026 election measures for voters: one on repealing four rent-related ordinances and one on renewing the city’s one-cent sales tax. It also approved the city’s annual housing and community development plan, which sets how federal housing funds will be used for eligible projects and services. Other approvals covered sewer repairs, bike path funding, fire station equipment, parking enforcement, a golf course sublease, and several software and staffing actions.

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Approved a resolution placing a referendum on Ordinance No. 2687 before voters at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and requesting election consolidation with Monterey County.
Approved a resolution placing Measure G transaction and use tax renewal on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot.
Approved the FY 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan and authorized submission to HUD, related agreements, and appropriation of HUD funds.
Approved the request to rename the Intermodal Transportation Center to include "Salinas City Heritage Park."
Approved Amendment No. 3 to the 2025 Parking Enforcement Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC, increasing the contract cap.
Approved a sublease with Future Citizens Foundation dba The First Tee of Monterey County for continued operation of Twin Creeks Municipal Golf Course.
Accepted a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and approved purchase and installation of exhaust removal systems for fire stations.
Approved a three-year Nearmap software license agreement.
Approved a transfer of Sewer Fund balance and increased contingency for Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair and Improvements, CIP No. 9010.
Accepted CalRecycle rubberized asphalt grant funds and created a new CIP account for Bike Path Improvements.
Approved a three-year ESRI software license agreement.
Approved the annual levy proceedings and set a public hearing date for the Landscape and Maintenance Assessment Districts.
Approved the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Approved the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and requested consolidation with the county election.
Approved Amendment No. 3 to the TRB and Associates professional services agreement, increasing the not-to-exceed amount.
Approved the FY 2026-27 SB 1 road repair project list.
Approved additional contingencies and CDBG funding for Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement, CIP No. 9535.
Approved a hazardous materials response services agreement with the Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the City of Santa Clara.
Approved classification, salary schedule, reclassification, and bargaining unit changes for several city positions.

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Jun 2, 2026, 11:00 PMSALINAS ROTUNDAscheduled

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND PROMOTIONS
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
Boys and Girls Clubs of America Pacific Region Youth of the Year
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES AND COMMENTS
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
CONSIDERATION
Referendum Against Ordinance No. 2687; November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Measure G Transaction and Use Tax Renewal; November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
PUBLIC HEARINGS
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development PY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
Request for name change of the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) to Salinas City Heritage Park
CONSENT AGENDA
Amendment No. 3 to the 2025 Parking Enforcement Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC
Agreement with Future Citizens Foundation dba The First Tee of Monterey County for Operation of the Twin Creeks Municipal Golf Course
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Acceptance and Equipment Purchase
3-Year License Agreement for Nearmap Software Program
Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair and Improvements; CIP No. 9010
CalRecycle Rubberized Asphalt Grant Acceptance
3-Year License Agreement for ESRI Software Program
Master Agreement for the use of Regional Transportation Funds
An Ordinance amending sections 5-05.16 and 5-05.17 of the Salinas Municipal Code to allow for an increase in the number of gambling tables operated within a licensed card room
Acceptance of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant
Setting Public Hearing Date for the Landscape and Maintenance Assessment District’s Annual Levy
Treasurer’s Report - Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with TRB and Associates, Inc.
SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Projects
Sherwood Recreation Center Building Improvement, CIP No. 9535 Additional Construction Contingencies
Agreement with the Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the City of Santa Clara
Modification to the Classification - Salary Schedule and Reclassification
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
_____________________________ Alexis Mejia, Assistant City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The City Council recessed for a break at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened at 7:10 p.m.

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