An Ordinance Amending Article I‐C of Chapter 30 of the
Salinas Municipal Code Related to the Revision of the
Special Events Process
Kristan Lundquist, Director
Library & Community Services Department
May 2, 2023
Background
2007 Article I‐C added to Chapter 30 of the Salinas Municipal Code Mechanism to define and regulate special events
Minor vs. Major Events
Permits required for all events
Applications due minimum of 30 days prior to event
Variety of concerns lead to a review of Ordinance
Definitions
Expressive Activities
Special Events
Activities on streets, sidewalks, other public right‐of‐way that does not comply with laws or that interferes or impedes use
Any activity or event on City property involving 150 or more persons
Permits
Required for events on City property
Does not apply to:
Permit, lease, contract authorized by City Council
Government Agencies
Expressive Activities (150 people or less)
Issuance of Permits‐ Procedure
Issuing Authority‐ City
Manager/Designee
Permit Fees Established by City
Council
Application Process‐ Key Changes
Due 45 days prior to event
Non‐profit Organizations are not
subject to application fee
Approval Criteria/Requirements
Community Input
Draft Ordinance distributed to 90 event organizers
LCS Commission‐ 8/10/2022
Virtual Community Meeting‐ 8/16/2022
LCS Commission‐ 1/11/2023 (Introduction of Film Permit Process) Community Input
Film Permit Stakeholder Discussion‐ 2/7/2023
Draft Film Permit Language distributed to 22 local stakeholders LCS Commission‐ 3/8/2023
Film Permit has been taken out for additional work, while the special events component is continuing to move forward.
Strategic Plan Initiative:
Supports Council Goals of:
Effective and Culturally Responsive Government
Public Safety
Youth and Seniors
Recommended Motion:
A motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Article I‐C of Chapter 30 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to the revision of the Special Event Process