RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALINAS ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION FOR 2026 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION AND RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,128,851 WHEREAS, on April 4, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2663 establishing the Residential Rental Registration Program, which Ordinance is codified at Article I of Chapter 17 of the Salinas Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, on September 24, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2681 establishing the Rent Stabilization Program to protect tenants from rapidly increasing rental costs, which Ordinance is codified at Article IIA of Chapter 17 of the Salinas Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, on November 19, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution No. 23171 (N.C.S.) establishing the 2025 Residential Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Revenue and Expense Budget of $655,250 under Fund 2530; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department began implementation of the Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program (Program) on January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the establishment of a 2026 Program Revenue and Expense Budget is required to continue Program implementation; and WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, the City Council considered and approved Resolution No. __________(N.C.S.) amending Rent Program fees established under Resolution No. 23169 (N.C.S.) to be $112.00 imposed on every Controlled Rental Unit owned and offered for rent in the City of Salinas subject to Ordinance No. 2681; and WHEREAS, also on December 9, 2025, the Salinas City Council considered and adopted Resolution No. _________(N.C.S.) amending Rental Registry fees established under Resolution No. 23170 (N.C.S.) to be $29.00 imposed on every Unit owned and offered for rent in the City of Salinas subject to Ordinance No. 2663; and WHEREAS, Resolutions Nos __________(N.C.S.) and __________(N.C.S.) also integrated amended fees into the City's Schedule of Fees and Charges for City as required by Chapter 11B of the Salinas Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the 2026 Program Budget estimates total program expenses of $1,128,851 including salaries and benefits, software, supportive services, administrative indirect and overhead costs and a 25% reserve and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALINAS THAT:
Establish an appropriation for revenues collected from Residential Rental Registration Program (Fund 2530) in the amount of one million one hundred twenty eight thousand eight hundred fifty one dollars ($1,128,851).
Establish an appropriation for expenditures of the Residential Rental Registration Program (Fund 2530) in the amount of one million one hundred twenty-eight thousand eight hundred fifty one dollars ($1,128,851).
Effective January 1, 2026, the Rental Registry Fee shall be set at $29.00 per Rental Unit in the City of Salinas subject to Ordinance No. 2663 and is hereby integrated into the City's Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services by this Resolution, as required by Chapter 11B of the Salinas Municipal Code. (Resolution No. __________(N.C.S.)).
Effective January 1, 2026, the Rent Program Fee shall be set at $112.00 per Controlled Rental Unit subject to Ordinance No. 2681 and is hereby integrated into the City's Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services by this Resolution, as required by Chapter 11B of the Salinas Municipal Code. (Resolution No. __________(N.C.S.)) The Community Development Department, in coordination with the City Attorney and Finance Department, is authorized to administer the program, enforce compliance, and implement outreach and education efforts.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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