The City Council approved a citywide interim ordinance stopping the issuance of new Tobacco Retailers’ Licenses for an initial 45 days. Existing licenses and renewals are not affected.
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The temporary pause gives Salinas time to study stronger tobacco-retail rules aimed at protecting public health and reducing youth exposure. The Council also adopted a water-resources roadmap, approved up to $13,716,050 for Abbott Street sewer and pavement improvements, and authorized annual assessments for six landscape maintenance districts.
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Approved a citywide 45-day interim prohibition on issuing new Tobacco Retailers’ Licenses; existing licenses and renewals are exempt.
Adopted the Salinas One Water Roadmap to improve water reliability and guide management of available water resources.
Approved the annual levy and collection of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 assessments for the City’s six Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts and related General Fund transfers.
Approved a 36-month extension for Tentative Map 2022-001 at the southeast corner of John Street and Abbott Street.
Adopted a Technology Disruption Policy for City Council meetings in accordance with Senate Bill 707.
Awarded the Abbott Street Sanitary Sewer and Pavement Improvements Project contract for $11,927,000, with a 15% contingency, for a total not to exceed $13,716,050.
Authorized an Airport Access Permit for Archer Aviation, Inc. and an on-airport land lease agreement for the Salinas Municipal Airport.
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