Tuesday, February 3, 2026
4:00 PM
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
SALINAS ROTUNDA
City Council
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmembers:
Jose Luis Barajas, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2 Margaret D'Arrigo, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4 Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Aurelio Salazar, District 6 Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Meeting Agenda - Final
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME AND PROMOTIONS
PROCLAMATION
Black History Month, February 2026
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
The Krew Runners Club
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
If you wish to make a general public comment or comment on a specific agenda item, you are encouraged to attend the City Council meeting in person. Public comment may also be submitted via email at [email protected] and will be entered into the record. Public comments generally are limited to two minutes per speaker; the Mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Receive public communications on items that are not on the agenda and that are in the City of Salinas’ subject matter jurisdiction. Comments on Consideration, Public Hearing items, and the Consent Agenda should be held until the items are reached.
PRESENTATION
Councilmember comments on presentations are generally limited to three minutes.
ID#26-029 Hitchcock Road Animal Services Strategic Plan CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
Government Code § 84308. Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contributions over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Government Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s).
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#25-526 Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments
Recommendation: No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-607 Establishment of a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area - CONTINUED INDEFINITELY
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution forming a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area.
CONSIDERATION
ID#26-022 Ordinances amending Articles XIV and XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code, and a Resolution updating Administrative Procedures pertaining to unlawful camping and storage of personal property Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code to update regulations prohibiting camping on public property; adopt an Ordinance Amending Article XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to the storage of personal property on public property; and approve a Resolution approving updated Administrative Procedures for the Removal of Unlawful Campsites, Bulky Items, and Personal Belongings.
CONSENT AGENDA
Matters listed under the Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Council requests a separate vote or discuss. Members of the public may comment on the Consent Agenda items collectively during their public comment.
ID#26-001 Minutes
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Recommendation: Approve minutes of January 13, 2026.
ID#26-028 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of January 27, 2026.
ID#26-010 Enterprise Fleet Management Vehicle Leasing
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 23328 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the lease of ten (10) vehicles from September 9, 2025, to December 9, 2030, in the amount of $105,600 per year for a total cost of $658,000.
ID#26-020 Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for Architectural Services Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for architectural services to expand the scope of services and to increase the total compensation amount by $473,610 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $1,314,499.
ID#26-021 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with California Premier Restoration for Emergency Clean-Up and Stabilization of 37 and 39 Soledad Street
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with California Premier Restoration for emergency clean-up and stabilization of 37 and 39 Soledad Street to increase the total compensation amount by $135,000 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $382,150.
ID#26-024 Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Grant Local Match Increase Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving an increase of $8,000 to Monterey-Salinas Transit for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant local match commitment for a total of $28,000.
ID#26-023 Acceptance of Regional Surface Transportation Program Grant and appropriation of additional funds for the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project, Phase 1, CIP 9510
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting $1,721,723.75 of fair share and $1,000,000 of mid-cycle competitive grant funds from the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP); and increasing the expenditure appropriation by $2,721,723.75 of total RSTP funds for the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project, Phase 1 contingencies, CIP No. 9510 for a total construction contingency of $4,598,263.75.
ID#26-025 Approval of 2026 Fire Equipment Lease and Direct Purchase Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving an Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement and an Escrow and Account Control Agreement and authorizing certain actions in connection therewith relating to the financing of certain equipment for the City; and approve the appropriation of $1,477,678 to the Vehicle Replacement Fund (7121) with a corresponding transfer in from the General Fund for direct purchase of two apparatuses.
ID#25-592 Amendment No. 3 to Services Agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc. for City-Wide Landscape Services
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Amendment No.3 to the services agreements with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc., for City-Wide Landscape Services to increase the annual amount for unscheduled/extra work to $724,180.00 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $731,452.00 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Receive brief oral report from the City Manager.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Receive communication from Councilmembers on reports, appointments and future agenda items. Councilmember comments are generally limited to three minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
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Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
Any addendums will be posted within 72 hours of regular meetings or 24 hours of special meetings and in accordance with Californian Government Code Section 54954.2 and 54956. City Council agenda reports and other writings distributed to the legislative body may be viewed at the Salinas City Clerk’s Office, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, and are posted on the City’s website at www.cityofsalinas.org in accordance with California Government Code section 54597.5. The City Council may take action that is different than the proposed action reflected on the agenda.
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on January 29, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
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Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#26-029, Version: 1
Hitchcock Road Animal Services Strategic Plan
City of Salinas Printed on 1/29/2026Page 1 of 1
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7 HITCHCOCK ROAD
Animal Services
2025–2028 Strategic Plan
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9 Hitchcock Road Animal Services 2025-2028 Strategic Plan iii A Message from Our Administrator
and Board of Directors Chair
At Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS),
our mission is to ensure a high-quality of
life for animals and people in the county
through our programs and services. As a
Joint Powers Agency (JPA) between the
County of Monterey and the City of Salinas,
we are dedicated to advancing animal well-being and promoting public health in all that we do.
With our mission guiding our work, HRAS has just completed a comprehensive strategic planning process. The HRAS Board prioritized conducting an extensive community engagement process to identify community priorities and needs. This process consisted of conducting focus groups with HRAS staff, HRAS volunteers, animal-serving organizations in Salinas and throughout Monterey County, the HRAS Advisory Committee, community members from across the county, and an interview with the CEO of CalAnimals.
We are pleased to note that many of the strategies and activities identified in this strategic plan are already in practice and align with best and promising practices. The strategic plan also includes areas for enhancement. The plan prioritizes strengthening animal services, expanding community engagement and partnerships, and establishing sustainable funding to enhance operations—all with the goal of creating a county where both animals and people can thrive.
The final product incorporates the range of input we gathered and reflects our values, ambitious goals, strategies, and activities that will guide HRAS’s direction over the next three years and beyond.
We hope that this strategic plan is shared widely throughout the county to increase awareness about the range of excellent services and programs offered by HRAS and encourages community members to check us out and get involved! We invite everyone to share our excitement for this next chapter of HRAS and our ongoing commitment to ensure a high-quality of life for animals and people through the range of services and programs offered at HRAS.
Best regards,
Glenn Church, Chair, HRAS Agency Board of Directors
Supervisor, District 2, County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Cynthia Burnham, HRAS Animal
Services Administrator
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11 Hitchcock Road Animal Services 2025-2028 Strategic Plan v Table of Contents
About Us ................................................................................................ 6 Our Mission and Vision............................................................................ 7 Mission Statement .............................................................................................................................. 7 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................................ 7 Our Services .......................................................................................... 8 Animal Sheltering ............................................................................................................................... 8 Lost and Found................................................................................................................................... 8 Licensing ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Education Programs and Collaborations ............................................................................................. 8 Adoption ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Field Services ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Volunteer and Foster Programs .......................................................................................................... 9 Strategic Planning Process ................................................................... 10 Goals + Strategies ................................................................................ 11 HRAS Goals + Strategies ...................................................................... 12 GOAL 1 Deliver the Highest-Quality Animal Services ....................................................................... 12 GOAL 2 Expand Community Engagement and Partnerships to Enhance Animal Well-being and Ensure Community Health ................................................................................................................ 14 GOAL 3 Establish Sustainable Funding to Enhance Operations ...................................................... 16 Acknowledgments ................................................................................ 18
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About Us
Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS)
is the result of a Joint Powers Agreement
between the County of Monterey and the
City of Salinas. HRAS provides a range of
animal services to areas that are
unincorporated in Monterey County, the
City of Salinas, the City of Del Rey Oaks,
the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the City of
Greenfield, the City of Marina, and
California State University Monterey Bay.
Each year, the HRAS shelter houses
approximately 4,000 animals—including
dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small pets
(e.g., birds, guinea pigs, hamsters). HRAS
strives to provide the highest-quality
animal services while addressing the
needs of the county and ensuring
community health.
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Mission Statement
Ensure a high-quality of life for animals and people through education, compassion, pet retention, advocacy, collaboration, and effective enforcement in Monterey County.
Vision Statement
Animals and people thrive in Monterey County.
The Five Freedoms and Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters informed a common understanding of shelter best practices and helped shape the strategic plan.
The Five Freedoms are long-standing and widely recognized principles in animal well-being that ensure both the mental and physical well-being of animals. The codified Five Freedoms are as follows:
1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor.
2. Freedom from Discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
4. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
5. Freedom from Fear and Distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
For more information, please visit the Animal Humane Society’s webpage on the Five Freedoms.
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters aim to serve as a resource for the care of shelter animals, such as providing a set of common standards for animal care and well-being and guidance on ways to reduce common shelter challenges. For more information, please read The Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. 14 Hitchcock Road Animal Services 2025-2028 Strategic Plan 8 Our Services
Animal Sheltering
HRAS provides compassionate care for
animals in need of shelter. Every animal
brought into the shelter receives nutritious
food, clean water, a clean space to stay,
and necessary medical treatment. The staff
are committed to addressing the needs of
every animal while they wait to be reunited
with their owner, adopted into a new home,
or transferred to an animal rescue partner.
Lost and Found
HRAS strives to get as many lost pets back
home as possible. To make it easy, HRAS
offers a texting platform where community
members can receive information related to
lost and found pets without coming into the
shelter, which aims to reunite the animal
with their family. When lost animals are
brought to the shelter, HRAS staff scan for
a microchip, administer vaccinations,
photograph the animal, and begin the
process of reunification. Lost and found
reports can be submitted by community
members and viewed both in person and
online, with listings updated hourly to
provide timely and accurate information to
the community.
Licensing
HRAS is responsible for enforcing local and
state rabies vaccination requirements for
pets. HRAS offers easy and accessible
licensing and renewal services for animals
their geographic service area through a
partnership with DocuPet. Having an up-to-
date pet license ensures that a pet has its
state-mandated rabies vaccine and helps
identify owners of lost pets. HRAS, through
DocuPet, enrolls the pet into a 24/7 lost pet
service, providing a more efficient
reunification process that does not require
the animal to enter the shelter.
Education Programs
and Collaborations
Educational efforts include providing
resources to pet owners, posting
information on social media, and attending
local community events throughout
Monterey County. HRAS also partners with
other organizations and local providers—for
example—to offer low-cost community
spay/neuter clinics for owned pets and
feral cats.
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HRAS offers in-person adoption services,
so community members have the
opportunity to meet available animals in the
shelter and ensure compatibility with their
existing pets through supervised meet-and-
greet sessions. All adopted animals are
spayed/neutered, vaccinated with initial
essential vaccines, and microchipped to
support a healthy start in their new home.
Resources related to behavior and
veterinary support are also provided to
ensure a successful relationship between
the adopted pet and the new family.
Field Services
HRAS animal control officers (ACOs) are
trained to respond to various animal-related
concerns throughout unincorporated
Monterey County and the City of Salinas.
ACOs enforce state and local animal well-
being laws and ordinances; pick up stray,
injured, and aggressive animals; and
investigate noise disturbances, animal
bites, potential rabies exposures, and cases
of animal neglect and abuse. They also
work with and educate community
members regarding proper ways to care for
and shelter pets at home. Their work is
central to the well-being and protection of
community members and animals and
promotes responsible pet ownership.
Volunteer and Foster
Programs
HRAS offers a range of opportunities for
community members to engage with and
support the shelter. Volunteers can walk
dogs, socialize with cats, assist at adoption
and education events, help with daily tasks
like cleaning kennels and feeding animals,
and contribute to administrative and social
media tasks. Participants of the foster care
program provide a temporary but secure
home for animals that may be too young to
be adopted, have special medical or
behavioral needs, or need a break from the
shelter environment. Foster homes provide
the animals with the care and attention they
need to thrive. Through participation in the
volunteer and foster programs, community
members not only contribute to the shelter
animals but also have opportunities to build
meaningful connections with the greater
Monterey County community.
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Strategic Planning Process
The HRAS Strategic Plan was developed through a
comprehensive and collaborative process to
identify and clarify the shelter’s direction over the
next three years and beyond. This effort involved a
thorough review of promising and best practices in
animal care, a review of strategic plans from peer
shelters, and extensive input from a range of
community stakeholders and partners. Raimi +
Associates was contracted to lead the strategic
planning process and established a Strategic
Planning Team (SPT), made up of the HRAS’ Board
of Directors, to oversee the process.
As part of the environmental scan, the SPT reviewed
strategic plans from similar organizations as well as industry promising and best practices in the areas of operational excellence, policy and governance, community engagement and retention, animal well-being and outcomes, and data- driven decision making. This information supported the SPT in identifying core topic areas—many of which were already in operation at HRAS—to include in the strategic plan.
Raimi + Associates worked closely with the SPT to design a community engagement plan to gather input from a range of stakeholders. Raimi + Associates then conducted focus groups with HRAS staff, the HRAS Advisory Committee, HRAS volunteers, community members from across the county, representatives from animal-serving organizations in Monterey County and the City of Salinas, and conducted an interview with the CEO of CalAnimals—an association of California’s animal welfare organizations. These conversations were summarized for the SPT and informed further discussions about community priorities and positioning the shelter to deepen and expand its impactful role throughout the county.
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Goals + Strategies
1. Deliver the Highest-Quality Animal Services
Strategy 1.1 Ensure high-quality animal intake management and/or support pet retention practices
Strategy 1.2 Enhance practices that support animal well-being Strategy 1.3 Expand use of data to guide long- and short-term decisions and proactively communicate with partners and the public
2. Expand Community Engagement and Partnerships to
Enhance Animal Well-being and Ensure
Community Health
Strategy 2.1 Expand education to communities throughout the county and prioritize outreach to hotspots based on data
Strategy 2.2 Increase the volunteer base to support high-quality services Strategy 2.3 Expand support and training to retain volunteers Strategy 2.4 Develop inclusive, culturally responsive messaging and targeted outreach strategies to increase visibility and advance strategic priorities Strategy 2.5 Strengthen and initiate strategic partnerships to address community needs
3. Establish Sustainable Funding to Enhance Operations
Strategy 3.1 Secure sustainable funding
Strategy 3.2 Ensure the highest-quality facility management practices and shelter operations
Strategy 3.3 Improve staff recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts Strategy 3.4 Expand facility as staffing and resources allow to ensure high-quality services
Strategy 3.5 Advocate for more effective countywide animal well-being policies
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GOAL 1
Deliver the Highest-Quality Animal Services
Provide high-caliber, compassionate services to improve animal well- being and meet community needs.
Strategy 1.1 Ensure high-quality animal intake management and/or support pet retention practices
a. Track animal identification information at the time of intake and provide timely, accessible, and transparent processes for returning pets to their owners b. Improve resources and information for pet owners to prioritize pet retention c. Expand education and support to increase pet retention and animal well-being, which may include free pet identification, supplies, and resources for pet owners d. Place owner-surrendered animals without behavioral challenges immediately up for adoption
e. Work towards developing a community-based Stray Cat and Dog Management Plan Strategy 1.2 Enhance practices that support animal well-being and community health a. Work to reduce the average length of stay for the animals in the shelter and increase the overall live release rate
b. Address shelter animals’ emotional and physical needs based on evolving animal well- being research and accepted best practices
c. Provide appropriate housing and equipment for animals in the shelter to promote sanitation, space, and stress reduction practices and protocols
d. Implement pet and stray vaccination and microchip requirements
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a. Improve consistency and timeliness of recordkeeping to improve accuracy of metrics b. Refine and identify areas to capture data and build out recordkeeping to inform decision making
c. Develop and refine recordkeeping and maintenance process d. Identify data that can be shared publicly to support transparency and foster community trust
Outcomes
• Maintain high-caliber animal well-being services,
treatment, and facilities
• Increase pets returned to owner
• Improve data collection and transparency
Metrics
• Average length of stay by species and age group
• Live release rate by species
• Number of adoptions
• Number of animals returned to owner
• Number of animals transferred to
rescue partners
• Number of animals euthanized by reason
• Foster-to-adopt conversion rate
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Expand Community Engagement and
Partnerships to Enhance Animal Well-being
and Ensure Community Health
Strengthen community engagement activities, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships to promote responsible pet ownership, expand community support for HRAS, enhance service coordination, improve animal well-being, and maintain the health of the community.
Strategy 2.1 Expand education and prioritize outreach to hotspots based on data a. Develop and disseminate educational resources related to responsible pet ownership b. Expand efforts with schools and youth programs to teach humane education and responsible pet ownership and caregiving
c. Plan community engagement events and messaging campaigns, especially related to the importance of spay/neuter operations
Strategy 2.2 Develop inclusive, culturally responsive messaging and targeted outreach strategies to increase visibility and advance strategic priorities a. Publicize services using a mix of traditional and digital media to increase visibility and educate the community
b. Utilize social media platforms and neighborhood news applications to publicize volunteer opportunities and shelter events
c. Tailor outreach campaigns to advance strategic priorities, including promoting shelter adoptions
d. Partner with trusted organizations and veterinarians to conduct outreach activities and share information with residents
e. Share accomplishments with community members
f. Increase effectiveness of educational and outreach programs by adjusting outreach tactics based on community feedback and other evaluation data
21 Hitchcock Road Animal Services 2025-2028 Strategic Plan 15 Strategy 2.3 Increase the volunteer base to support high-quality services a. Enhance opportunities and reduce barriers to volunteer engagement b. Reduce and streamline Health Department requirements for onboarding for volunteers Strategy 2.4 Expand support and training to retain volunteers a. Establish consistent and standardized training approach and protocols for new volunteers, including enhancing volunteer shadowing opportunities
b. Promote and encourage volunteer shift opportunities to allow more outside-the-shelter enrichment time
Strategy 2.5 Strengthen and initiate strategic partnerships to address community needs
a. Collaborate with community organizations to increase access to free- to low-cost veterinary care, especially for communities with the highest need
b. Expand partnerships with local veterinary programs to address veterinary services shortage c. Formalize relationships with various animal-serving organizations to provide services, share resources, and offer educational opportunities
d. Strengthen partnerships with rescue agencies and community partners to provide low-cost and accessible spay/neuter opportunities, expand adoption and owner redemption services, and increase rescue transfer rates—all to reduce pet overpopulation and euthanasia
Outcomes
• Enhance community awareness and education to
improve pet care and animal well-being
• Increase volunteer and community engagement
• Expand culturally responsive outreach
• Expand and strengthen relationships with
community partners
Metrics
• Number of community engagement events and
social media interactions
• Number of active volunteers
• Types of volunteer opportunities available
• Total of volunteer hours
• Number of partnerships by service type
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Establish Sustainable Funding to
Enhance Operations
Establish sustainable funding sources to strengthen operations and ensure high-quality services.
Strategy 3.1 Secure sustainable funding
a. Diversify funding sources
b. Improve and expand opportunities throughout the community to increase financial donations
Strategy 3.2 Ensure the highest-quality facility management practices and shelter operations
a. Explore options to enhance hours, services, and programs to better meet animal and community needs based on resources available
b. Explore expanding veterinary services to provide critical animal care for pet owners c. Prioritize operating within the capacity of the shelter’s facilities and evaluating the safety and well-being of animals in the shelter (especially when taking in animals with severe behavioral and medical issues)
Strategy 3.3 Improve staff recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts a. Work with the County to improve the recruitment and hiring processes to recruit and retain talented staff
b. Support the need to increase staffing to meet the animal service needs of both the community and HRAS
c. Promote and encourage a working environment that supports staff well-being
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a. Address space limitations by identifying opportunities to increase capacity as staffing and resources allow
b. Seek capital funding to establish a satellite location in South County, once community needs, services, and facilities are evaluated
Strategy 3.5 Advocate for more effective countywide animal well-being policies a. Strengthen and refine HRAS’s policies, procedures, and protocols to address gaps in animal well-being, meet community needs, and abide by regulatory standards b. Advocate at multiple levels of government for policies and ordinances that advance animal well-being goals and are consistent across jurisdictions
Outcomes
• Increase funding and diversity of funding sources
• Strengthen facility infrastructure and operations
to meet community and animal well-being needs
• Improve policy alignment across jurisdictions to
reduce inefficiencies and establish a standard
for animal well-being
Metrics
• Number of community member donations
received
• Number of community spay/neuter,
microchipping, and vaccination services
• Staff retention rate
• Description of wellbeing activities offered for staff
24 Hitchcock Road Animal Services 2025-2028 Strategic Plan 18 Acknowledgments
Strategic Planning Team
• Glenn Church, HRAS Board Chair, County of
Monterey Board of Supervisors, District 2
• Dennis Donohue, HRAS Board Vice-Chair, City
of Salinas Mayor
• Kimbley Craig, Former City of Salinas Mayor
• Nick Chiulos, Alternate Director, Assistant County
Administrative Officer of Monterey County
• Sonia M. De La Rosa, Director, County
Administrative Officer of Monterey County
• Rene Mendez, Director, City of Salinas
City Manager
HRAS Staff
• Cindy Burnham, Animal Services Administrator
• Jessica Anguiano, Office Assistant II
• Kendra Brady, Educator/Volunteer Coordinator
• Christen Brooks, Animal Control Officer
• Joel Holloman, Animal Care Technician II
• Leah Gast, Sr. Animal Care Technician
• Gabriela Gonzalez, Principal Office Assistant
• Petra Lewis, Animal Services Supervisor, Shelter
• Valiska Lujan, Animal Services Supervisor, Field
• Laura Ramos, Registered Veterinary Technician
• Sade Rivera, Office Assistant II
• Debiann Watanabe, Veterinarian
Health Department Representatives
• Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health
• Miriam Mendoza-Hernandez, Finance Manager
Members of the JPA
• Karla Tinajero, HRAS Treasurer
• Robert Brayer, HRAS Counsel
Advisory Committee
• Mike Richards, Chair
• David Alexander, Vice Chair
• Mary Arnold
• Liz Camacho
• Julia Nix
• Susan Salcedo
Volunteers
• John Bradford
• Adelina Bonano
• Bill Buffalo
• Sohee Cho
• Corinna Close
• Aramenta Hawkins
• Jacquie Ives
• Kathy Long
• Christine Riise
• Angie Roeder
Animal-Serving Organizations
• Scott Delucchi, SPCA Monterey County
• Lora James, SNIPbus
• Laurie Machado, Animal Friends Rescue
• Rosemary Soto, South Coast Animal Rescue
Community Members
• Melissa Bispo
• Scarlett Bispo
• Esther Malkin
• Kristina McCafrey
• Delia Leal
• Ivana Ranansky
• Corinna Zaglmayr
CalAnimals
• Jill Tucker, Chief Executive Officer
Raimi + Associates
• Kym Dorman, Principal and COO
• Paige Kruza, Intermediate Associate
• Sarah Perez, Intermediate Researcher
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26 A local young artist, Scarlett Bispo,
was awarded first place in the More
Pets and People Together Art
contest, earning a $5,000 grant.
Ms. Bispo designated HRAS as the
beneficiary of this grant.
27 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Hitchcock Road Animal Services
Strategic Plan Update
Salinas City Council
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2025
Presented by Cindy Burnham,
HRAS Animal Services Administrator
28 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Strategic Planning Process Partner
JPA Board directed staff in August 2024 to find a facilitator for the strategic planning process.
Staff determined Raimi and Associates were available and able to meet the timeline given.
In November 2024, the process started.
Example
Strategic
Plans
Monterey County Health
Department Strategic Plan
Natividad Strategic Plan
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Timeline for Animal Services Strategic Plan
Set up planning
process, review
key documents,
conduct rapid
landscape scan
Strategic plan
completed in
2025!
Conduct SWOT analysis,
identify and prioritize goals,
strategies, and outcomes
Strategic
Planning
Interviews
Feb- April
2025
Strategic
Planning Team
(SPT) meeting #1
Nov 2024
Strategic
Planning Team
(SPT) meeting #2
Feb 2025
Strategic
Planning Team
(SPT) meeting #3
May 2025
Strategic
Planning Team
(SPT) meeting #4
June 2025
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Environmental Scan Notes
Reviewed other Shelter Strategic
Plans
Compared relevant plans to determine best
practices
Analysis of HRAS best practices.
Operational Excellence –
12/13 initially compliant
Policy and Governance-
2/6 initially complaint.
Community Engagement
2/6, initially compliant
Animal Welfare and Outcomes –
8/8 initially complaint
Data-Driven Decision Making –
3/3 initially complaint
SWOT analysis done by Board of
Directors, HRAS Staff and Advisory
Committee
Strengths: Majority related to dedication of
team, compassion for animals,
collaborations.
Weaknesses: Majority related to budgetary
and staffing constraints
Opportunities: More partnerships,
community outreach, education, services
Threats: Rising costs, politics, veterinary
shortages, processes, job competitiveness
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Stakeholder Interviews +
Focus Groups
HRAS core leadership and staff (n=11)
Advisory Committee members (n=6)
Jill Tucker, CEO of California Animal Welfare Association Animal Welfare organizations in Monterey (n=4)
Volunteers (n=10)
Community members (n=7)
32 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
HRAS
Strategic
Plan
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1. Background
a) Brief overview of HRAS
b) HRAS Mission, Vision, and Values
c) Brief description of strategic planning process + participation
2. HRAS Strategic Priorities
a) 3 Goals + Strategies + Metrics
3. Looking Ahead
a) Description of how plan implementation will be monitored Strategic Plan Outline
34 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission :
Ensure a high-quality of life for animals and people through education, compassion, pet retention, advocacy, collaboration, and effective enforcement in Monterey County.
Vision:
Animals and people thrive in Monterey County.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Goals and Strategies
Goal 1
Deliver the Highest-Quality Animal Services
• Strategy 1.1 Ensure high-quality animal intake
management and/or support pet retention
practices
• Strategy 1.2 Enhance practices that support
animal well-being
• Strategy 1.3 Expand use of data to guide
long- and short-term decisions and proactively
communicate with partners and the public
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Outcomes
and Metrics
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Current progress
Strategy 1.1 Ensure high-quality animal
intake management and/or support pet
retention practices
2/5 strategies are done. (Tracking animal info
and surrendered animal adoptions)
2/5 strategies are in-progress. (Improve
resources for pet owners and expanding
education to support pet retention)
1/5 is a longer-term strategy. (Develop of
community-based Stray Cat and Dog
Management Plan)
Strategy 1.2 Enhance practices that
support animal well-being and
community health
2/4 strategies are done (Adequate housing for
shelter animals, vaccines/microchip
requirements)
2/4 strategies are in-progress (Reduce length of
stay and increase LRR* and addressing
emotional and physical need of animals). (*live
release rate)
Strategy 1.3 Expand use of data to guide
long- and short-term decisions and
proactively communicate with partners
and the public
4/4 strategies are in-progress. (Refining metrics
and sharing publicly, consistency)
38 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Goals and Strategies
Goal 2
Expand Community Engagement and Partnerships
to Enhance Animal Well-being and Ensure
Community Health
• Strategy 2.1 Expand education to communities
throughout the county and prioritize outreach to
hotspots based on data
• Strategy 2.2 Increase the volunteer base to support
high-quality services
• Strategy 2.3 Expand support and training to retain
volunteers
• Strategy 2.4 Develop inclusive, culturally responsive messaging and targeted outreach strategies to
increase visibility and advance strategic priorities
• Strategy 2.5 Strengthen and initiate strategic
partnerships to address community needs.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Outcomes
and Metrics
40 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Current progress
Strategy 2.1 Expand
education and
prioritize outreach to
hotspots based on
data
2/3 strategies are in-
progress. (Disseminate
resources, community
engagement events and
messaging)
1/3 strategies are longer
term. (Expand efforts in
schools and youth).
Strategy 2.2 Develop
inclusive, culturally
responsive messaging and
targeted outreach strategies
to increase visibility and
advance strategic priorities
2/5 strategies are done. (Utilize
social media to publicize events
& volunteer opportunities,
tailor outreach to advance
priorities)
1/5 strategies are in progress.
(Mix of media & sharing
accomplishments)
1/5 strategies are long
term.(Partnering w/ others for
outreach and share
accomplishments with
community)
Strategy 2.3 Increase the
volunteer base to support
high-quality services
2/2 strategies are in-
progress.
(Enhance volunteer
program, reducing barriers
to include onboarding for
volunteers).
Strategy 2.4 Expand
support and training to
retain volunteers
2/2 strategies are in-
progress. (Standardize
volunteer protocols and
training opportunities,
create/promote volunteer
opportunities off site)
Strategy 2.5 Strengthen
and initiate strategic
partnerships to address
community needs
4/4 strategies are in-
progress. (Collaborate to
expand opportunities to
increase low-cost vet care
to address vet services
shortage, formalize
relationships and
strengthen partnerships
for low cost and accessible
spay/neuter, adoption and
redemption services and
rescue transfers, all to
reduce pet overpopulation
and euthanasia ongoing).
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Goals and Strategies
Goal 3
Establish Sustainable Funding to Enhance
Operations
• Strategy 3.1 Secure sustainable funding
• Strategy 3.2 Ensure the highest-quality facility
management practices and shelter operations
• Strategy 3.3 Improve staff recruitment, hiring,
and retention efforts
• Strategy 3.4 Expand facility as staffing and
resources allow to ensure high-quality services
• Strategy 3.5 Advocate for more effective
countywide animal well-being policies
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Outcomes
and Metrics
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Current Progress
Strategy 3.1 Secure sustainable funding
2/2 strategies are long term but in progress.
(diversify funding sources, improve
opportunities to increase financial donations)
• Friend of Hitchcock Road Animal Services
Strategy 3.2 Ensure the highest-quality
facility management practices and
shelter operations
2/3 strategies are in progress. (Explore
expanding veterinary services for critical care
and prioritizing operating within capacity)
1/3 strategies are long term(Explore option to
enhance hours, services and programs)
Strategy 3.3 Improve staff recruitment,
hiring, and retention efforts
1/3 strategies are long term. (Work with
county to improve the recruitment/hiring
process).
2/3 strategies are in-progress. (Support need
to increase staffing and promote working
environment that supports staff well being)
44 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
What’s
Next?
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Implementation –
In progress
• Identify Year 1 priority activities
• Review strategic plan with HRAS Leadership
Team and staff
• Share strategic plan with broader
community (e.g., presentations, website,
social media, internal signage, press release,
community events)
• Implementation!
46 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
A local young artist,
Scarlett Bispo, was
awarded first place in the
More Pets and People
Together Art contest,
earning a $5,000 grant.
Ms. Bispo designated
HRAS as the beneficiary
of this grant.
HRAS used the funds to place her art on
T-shirts to hand out at community events.
They are a hit!
47 COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Thank you for
your time.
48 City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-526, Version: 1
Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments
No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2026
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: RENÉ MENDEZ, CITY MANAGER
SOPHIA ROME, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER
SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL
TITLE: SALINAS YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES AND COMMENTS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council will provide an administrative update to the City Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Council approved the establishment of a Youth Council Pilot Program through July 31, 2027.
As Youth Councilmembers, they work on community projects and serve as liaisons between the school district, schools, and the City. This Administrative Report is to provide updates on Youth Council activities and provide the Council with comments on agendized items.
BACKGROUND:
On October 22, 2024, the Council approved the establishment of a Youth Council Pilot Program through July 31, 2025. The Pilot Program was extended through July 31, 2027, by Council Resolution on June 17, 2025.
The Youth Council participates in activities like:
Youth Council representation and participation at City Council meetings Regular administrative updates to the SUHSD Board
Serve as liaisons between the each SUHSD high schools’ Associated Student Body (ASB) youth leadership and principals to increase civic engagement and outreach Leadership and skill development
Community service projects
The purpose of the Youth Council is to increase youth representation in civic engagement, provide professional and leadership development opportunities for Salin as youth, and to serve as community connectors representing youth, their school sites, and school district.
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CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project . 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. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
No.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Youth and Seniors
Improve, expand and develop youth and senior facilities and programs
Public Safety
Increase collaboration with partner agencies to address public safety public health issues
City Services
Promote equitable access to City services and foster inclusive development Engage residents and improve communication with the community
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The Youth Council is supported through the City Manager’s Office.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
Fund General Ledger
Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger
Account Name
Remaining
Budget
Appropriation
Amount
Requested
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
51 City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#25-607, Version: 1
Establishment of a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area -
CONTINUED INDEFINITELY
Approve a Resolution forming a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: LISA MURPHY, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TITLE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A ZONE OF BENEFIT IN THE CENTRAL
AREA OF THE NORTH OF BORONDA FUTURE GROWTH AREA
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a resolution forming a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On June 3, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2549, which ordinance was subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 2590 adopted by the City Council on February 21, 2017, (collectively the “Ordinance”) to establish a method by which developers and property owners may be reimbursed for certain costs associated with the annexation and pre -development of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area (“FGA”). Pursuant to the Ordinance, o n August 7, 2024, East Boronda, LLC first submitted an application for establishment of a Zone of Benefit within the Central Area of the FGA to establish the reimbursement methodology for t he Central Area.
Following completion of the review process outlined in the Ordinance, the proposed Zone of Benefit is now being presented to the City Council for consideration.
BACKGROUND:
The of North Boronda Future Growth Area (FGA) consists of approximately 2,388 acres of land within the city of Salinas. The FGA is planned for up to 11,485 dwelling units and up to 3,992 million square feet of commercial/retail/mixed use and public uses. There are four planning areas within the FGA: a) West Area; b) Central Area; c) East Area ; and d) portions of the West Area included within the adopted Gateway Center Specific Plan. Specific Plans have been approved and Final Environmental Impact Reports c ertified for the West Area, Central Area, and Gateway Specific Plan Area. The City is in the proc ess of preparing a specific plan and associated environmental review for the East Area.
The Ordinance, attached to this Report as Attachment 1, establishes a system by which a “Sponsor” – in this case East Boronda, LLC—may get reimbursed for costs it incurred during the annexation and pre-development entitlement processes for the Central Area by the other property owners within the Central Area who have benefitted from the Sponsor’s work . By forming a “Zone of 53 Page | 2
Benefit,” the City can ensure that property owners who benefited from the Sponsor’s payment of annexation and entitlement costs, pay their proportional share to reimburse the Sponsor as required by the Ordinance.
East Boronda, LLC (Sponsor) for the Central Area submitted an application for formation of a Zone of Benefit in order to establish the framework by which it may be reimbursed for the costs it incurred in association with the annexation and pre-development of the Central Area.
In accordance with the Ordinance, upon receipt of the Application and the City’s determination that the Application was complete , the City hired Wil ldan Financial Ser vices to serve as the Analyst to review the Application and to prepare a report with their recommendations to the City Council. (A copy of Willdan’s Analyst’s Report is included as Attachment 2). The Analyst’s Report verified the costs claimed by the Spo nsor and determined their consistency with the Ordinance. The City has verified and approves the request for reimbursement and , therefore pursuant to the Ordinance, has forwarded the Analyst’s Report to the City Council for consideration.
Consistent with the Ordinance, notice of the proposed Zone of Benefit was published in the newspaper and mailed to all of the property owners within the proposed Zone of Benefit. No costs and expenses may be passed on to any property owner within the proposed Zone of Benefit unless it has been considered and approved at a p ublic hearing before the City Council. The Ordinance provides an opportunity for affected property owners to protest the proposed imposition of costs and expenses at the public hearing. If a written protest against the proposed Reimbursement Charge is presented by a majority (greater than 50%) of the owners of the identified parcels of land within the proposed Zone of Benefit, the City shall not establish the Zone of Benefit or levy the Reimbursement Charge against the parcels within the proposed Zone of Benefit.
At the public hearing on the proposed Zone of Benefit, the City C ouncil will consider the Sponsor’s application, the Analyst’s Report, and all written protests against establishment of the Zone of Benefit.
The property owners were provided notice and a ballot to protest the establishment of the Zone of Benefit.
As of the publishing of this staff report, the City has received two ballots. Property owners had up to 4:00pm on January 13th, 2026, to submit their protest.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project . 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. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls 54 Page | 3
within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
No.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
The City Council’s consideration of this item supports the City Council’s Housing Goal.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The City Manager’s Department worked in collaboration with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s office to review the Zone of Benefit Application, preparation of the Analyst’s Report, and this report.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
Fund
General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name
Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
NA NA NA NA NA
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Establishing a Zone of Benefit
2. Ordinance Nos. 2549 and 2590
3. Application (Updated)
4. Willdan (Analyst) Report
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RESOLUTION NO. ______ (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A ZONE OF BENEFIT IN THE CENTRAL AREA
OF THE NORTH OF BORONDA FUTURE GROWTH AREA
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2549 to provide for the establishment of a “Zone of Benefit” and reimbursement for costs incurred in connection with the annexation and entitlement of lands in the North of Boronda Future Growth Area (“FGA”). On February 21, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2590 amending Ordinance No. 2549 to clarify the methodology by which the proportionate share of developable lands within the FGA shall be calculated. Ordinance 2549, as amended by Ordinance No. 2590, is referred to herein as the “Reimbursement Ordinance”; and
WHEREAS, the Reimbursement Ordinance provides for the reimbursement of Annexation Costs (costs actually incurred and paid by a Sponsor in connection with the preparation, processing, and certification of environmental and other documentation necessary to allow for the annexation of the FGA into the city of Salinas) , Entitlement Costs (all costs actually incurred and paid by a Sponsor in connection with the preparation, processing, and approval of a Specific Plan for land within the FGA and documentation required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act), and City Costs (all Annexation Costs and Entitlement Costs actually incurred and paid by the City in association with the annexation of the FGA and the entitlement of lands within the FGA); along with interest on said costs expended by a Sponsor, from Non -Participating Owners and affected properties and
WHEREAS, the FGA consists of four planning areas , namely (1) West Area, (2), Central Area, (3) East Area, and (4) the Gateway Center Specific Plan (which lies within po rtions of the West Area); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4 of the Reimbursement Ordinance, on August 7, 2024, East Boronda, LLC (the “Sponsor”) submitted an application to the City requesting the City Council form a Zone of Benefit to cover the entire Central Area with a map of the Affected Properties, as shown on the Central Area Map attached hereto (Zone of Benefit Area) and establish the Reimbursement Charges. The Sponsor’s application includes, among other information, a detailed accounting of all Sponsor costs associated with annexation and entitlement of the Central Area, as well as a detailed accounting of interest for which the Sponsor seeks reimbursement from Non - Participating Owners of Affected Properties within the Zone of Benefit Area (Respon sible Owners), and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5 of the Reimbursement Ordinance, the City Manager selected Willdan Financial Services to review the Application and to prepare an Analyst’s Report; and
WHEREAS, in June of 2025 the city received the initia l Analysts report from Willdan, then a revised Analyst’s report in November of 2025, containing the Analyst’s recommendations on the cost allocation and Reimbursement Charges to the City Council for consideration. A copy of the November 2025 Report, includ ing a boundary diagram/map of the area to which the Zone of Benefit applies, is attached to this Resolution. The Analyst’s Report confirms the Sponsor has 56 Page | 5
incurred and expended the costs for which the Sponsor seeks reimbursement and confirms the costs were incurred and expended in furtherance of the annexation and entitlement of the properties within the proposed Zone of Benefit. The Analyst’s Report also provides a recommendation of the amount of costs to be reimbursed by each property owner (Responsible P roperty Owner) within the proposed Zone of Benefit, considering the factors outlined in Section 5(d) of the Reimbursement Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, for purposes of allocating costs and expenses to Responsible Property Owners within the proposed Zone of Bene fit, all costs and expenses have been separated into two periods: (1) Pre-2011, and (2) from 2011 to the present, to account for the period of time prior to 2011 when the Sponsor was party to an option agreement for the property now owned by the Hartnell College Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the Central Area comprises both “chargeable” and “non-chargeable” parcels totaling roughly 776.73 acres, benefiting from, or otherwise subject to the Annexation Costs and Entitlement Costs (Reimbursable Costs) for which th e Sponsor seeks reimbursement.
Reimbursable Costs are distributed on a pro-rata basis. The total amount of chargeable acreage is 776.75 total acres less 225.72 acres of roads, drainage, school sites, and open space for a net chargeable acreage of 551.03 ac res. Using net developable (i.e., chargeable) acres as the divisor ensures that only land that can be subdivided, entitled, and ultimately developed bears the reimbursement burden (Reimbursement Charge), which satisfies the proportional-benefit standard.
The net-acre basis also establishes a clear, measurable relationship between the costs incurred and the parcels that directly benefit from the costs; and
WHEREAS, prior to submitting the Application, in 2008, the Sponsor received partial reimbursement for annexation and entitlement costs and expenses from Harrod Construction Company (on behalf of the Christensen Trust). This partial reimbursement will be credited toward that owner’s Reimbursement Charge; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 of the Reimbursement Ordinance, the City Manager had notice of a public hearing on the proposed Zone of Benefit, set for January 13, 2026, published in a newspaper of general circulation and provided notice directly to the Sponsor and to all other Responsible Property owners within the proposed Zone of Benefit; and
WHEREAS, prior to the date set for the public hearing, the Sponsor met with owners of property within the proposed Zone of Benefit to discuss the Application and the property owne rs’ proportionate share of the a nnexation costs and entitlement costs as described in the Analyst’s Report; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has considered all written protests submitted against establishment of the Zone of Benefit and has determined that the written protests received are less than fifty percent (50%) of the identified parcels of land within the proposed Zone of Benefit.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF SALINAS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above recitals are found to be true and correct and by this reference are fully incorporated herein.
2. A Zone of Benefit is hereby established within the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area to include the following properties:
Owner APNs
East Boronda LLC 153-091-023; 153-091-024; 153-091-022
Christensen Trust 153-091-018-000; 153-091-019-000; 153-091-020-000; 153- 091-021-000
Hartnell College
Foundation
153-091-017-000; 153-091-008-000; 153-091-009-000; 153- 091-010-000
Scagliotti 153-071-034-000; 153-071-035-000; 153-071-036-000; 153- 071-011-000
Natividad 211-013-012-000
Noon 153-091-003-000
3. The Reimbursement Charges are hereby approved as follows: The Sponsor shall be reimbursed for the actual and estimated Annexation Costs and Entitlement Costs , along with interest (as defined in the Reimbursement Ordinance and as described in the Analyst’s Report) by each of the property owners within the Zone of Benefit, as follows (the “Reimbursement Charge):
Owners1 Eligible
Acres
Percent
Allocation
Charge
per Acre
Total
Charge
Amount to
City
(0.4%)
Amount to
Sponsor
Christensen
Trust
139.25 25.27% $7,352 $1,023,817 $4,095 $1,019,721
Hartnell
College
Foundation
162.21 29.44% $7,925 $1,285,519 $5,142 $1,280,377
Scagliotti 32.37 5.87% $20,909 $676,817 $2,707 $674,110 Natividad 25.42 4.61% $20,909 $531,501 $2,126 $529,375 Noon 8.07 1.46% $20,909 $168,734 $675 $168,059
Total 367.32 100.00% $10,036 $3,686,387 $14,746 $3,671,642
4. The methodology used to calculate the Reimbursement Charge owed by each Responsible Property Owner is based on a pro -rata developable acreage basis. The total amount of acreage within the Zone of Benefit is 776.75 less 225.7 2 acres of roads, drainage, school sites, and open space for a net developable acreage of 551.03.
1 APNs shown in Paragraph 2, above.
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5. The Reimbursement Charge established pursuant to this R e s o l u t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d b y a R e s p o n s i b l e O w n e r as a precondition to making application for the first City approval for any of the following: (i) a statutory development agreement for any portion of their property with in the Zone of Benefit; (ii) a tentative subdivision map or parcel map to subdivide any portion of their property within the Zone of Benefit; (iii) any permit or land use entitlement for the development of any portion of their property within the Zone of Benefit. A Responsible Owner of p r o p e rt y w i t h i n t h e Zo n e o f B e n e fi t shall h a v e no obli gation to p a y t h e C i t y u n l e s s a n d until the owner of such property or a representative of such owner, applies to obtain approval from the City to develop their property within the Zone of Benefit or to obtain approval as set out in this section.
6. The City shall maintain a separate account for collection of the Reimbursement Charges and shall immediately pay to Sponsor a percentage of the amount so collected as specified in this Resolution until the full reimbursement of the amount of R e i m b u r s e m e n t C h a r g e specified in this Resolution has been paid.
7. R e s p o n s i b l e Owners shall receive credit against the Reimbursement Charge levied against their property pursuant to this R e s o l u t i o n for costs which the Responsible Owner h a s actually p a i d through the Zone of Benefit or other verifiable means.
8. Whenever a Reimbursement Charge obligation of the Responsible O w n e r has b e e n paid in f u l l a n d permanently satisfied, the City shall prepare and record a Notice of Release of Reimbursement Lien identifying by assessor's parcel number and R e s p o n s i b l e Owner’s property being released.
9. The Sponsor’s right to t h e R eim b u rs em en t C h arge reimbursement is assignable and transferable, including but not limited to collateral assignment to the Sponsor’s lender, after written notice is delivered to the City advising the City to whom f u t u r e p a y m e n t s are to be made and after the City has given its w r i t t e n consent to s u c h assignment or transfer, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or conditioned.
10. Reimbursement Charges shall mature and become due and payable in full by R e s p o n s i b l e Owners on or before January 13, 2036, (t en (10) years after t h e adoption of this Resolution, establishing the Reimbursement C ha r ge s).
11. Reimbursement Charges shall be collected by the City for a period of 20 years. If the Sponsor has not recovered its share of the Reimbursement Charges, the Sponsor may request that the City continue to collect t h e R e i m b u r s e m e n t Charges f o r an additional 10 years. Such request shall be made in writing to the City Manager at least 120 days prior to the expiration of the 20-year period.
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12. Collection of the Reimbursement Charges shall cease when the Sponsor has recovered its full share of the Reimbursement Charges or a period of 20 years has lapsed (or 30 years if extended as provided for above), whichever occurs first.
13. The Zone of Benefit and Reimbursable Charges owed to a Sponsor by the Responsible Property Owners runs with the land and shall be binding on all successors in interest and assigns of any of the Responsible Property Owner of property with the Zone of Benefit.
14. The City Manager shall cause a certified copy of this Resolution to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder for Monterey County, reflecting the amount levied against each Responsible Owner’s Affected Property within the Zone of Benefit.
15. Upon approval of this Resolution, the City Manager shall cause a certified copy of this Resolution to be sent by the City by certified mail to the Sponsor and to all property owners affected by the Zone of Benefit.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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This report provides an analysis of the Zone of Benefit submitted by East Boronda LLC for the North of Boronda Future Growth Area (FGA) Central Area and is organized in the following sections:
INTRODUCTION
A. O RDINANCE AUTHORITY
B. ZOB BOUNDARIES AND DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY
I. CONFIRMATION OF EXPENDITURES
A. D OCUMENTATION OF COSTS
B. P AST REIMBURSEMENTS AND CREDITS
II. SUMMARY OF COSTS
A. S UMMARY OF SPONSOR COSTS
B. S UMMARY OF CITY COSTS
III. COST ALLOCATION AND ANALYSIS
A. A LLOCATION METHDOLOGY
B. A GGREGATE COSTS AND ALLOCATION
C. R EIMBURSEMENT CHARGES FOR OWNERS
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. C ONCLUSIONS
B. R ECOMMENDATION
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A: ZONE OF BENEFIT APPLICATION
EXHIBIT B: BOUNDARY DIAGRAM
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INTRODUCTION
The information provided in this report is derived primarily from the City of Salinas (“City”) Ordinance No. 2549, Ordinance No. 2590, and East Boronda LLC’s (the “Sponsor’s”) submitted Zone of Benefit (ZOB) Application.
The North of Boronda Future Growth Area (FGA) consists of four planning areas for the purposes of preparing and processing specific plans and environmental review, namely (1) the West Area, being portions of the FGA lying between San Juan Grade Road and Natividad Road; (2) the Central Area, being portions of the FGA lying between Natividad Road and the extension of Constitution Boulevard; (3) the East Area, consisting of the portions of the FGA lying between the extension of Constitution Boulevard and Williams Road; and (4) the portions of the West Area included within the adopted Gateway Center Specific Plan. This ZOB analysis is related to the Central Area.
The costs incurred within each planning area associated with preparation of the specific plans and compliance with the provisions of CEQA, as well as the City Costs, should be borne fairly and proportionately by the owners of property within each planning area. The City established a system to implement and enforce such a reimbursement via Ordinance No. 2549 which requires the formation of a ZOB covering the relevant planning area. The City has received such an application from the Sponsor and selected Willdan Financial Services to serve as the “Analyst”. The Analyst shall review the application and prepare a report (the “Analyst Report”) with the Analysts’ recommendations to the City Council.
A. O RDINANCE AUTHORITY
Ordinance No. 2549 was introduced and read on the 20 th day of May 2014 and passed and adopted on the 3 rd day of June 2014. On February 21 st, 2017, Ordinance No. 2590 was adopted and amended Ordinance No. 2549 to exclude undevelopable areas from the calculation of the fair share costs.
B. ZOB BOUNDARIES AND DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY
The Future Growth Area (FGA) in Salinas comprises approximately 2,388 acres within the City limits, generally bounded on the south and southeast by East Boronda Road, on the west by San Juan Grade Road, and on the northeast by Williams Road. Its northern limit follows the City’s Sphere of Influence as adopted by the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in Resolution No. 08-09 (May 19, 2008).
Within the FGA, the Sponsor’s ZOB Application focuses on the Central Area, specifically the portion lying between Natividad Road and the extension of Constitution Boulevard. According to the Sponsor’s attached map (see Application Attachment C), the Central Area comprises both “chargeable” and “non- 86 City of Salinas Page | 2
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chargeable” parcels totaling roughly 776.73 acres, benefiting from, or otherwise subject to, the annexation and entitlement costs for which the Sponsor seeks reimbursement. These boundaries correspond to the parcels listed in the Application ledger and have been submitted to the City as the proposed ZOB.
The full FGA is planned for up to 11,485 dwelling units and 3.992 million square feet of commercial/retail/mixed-use and public/semi-public development. The Central Area specifically will accommodate a portion of that buildout under its own specific plan and CEQA documentation, consistent with the City’s phased approach to FGA planning.
By forming a Zone of Benefit in this Central Area, the City can ensure that property owners who benefited from the Sponsor’s annexation and entitlement efforts pay their proportional share, as required under Ordinance Nos. 2549 and 2590 (collectively, the “Ordinances”).
I. CONFIRMATION OF EXPENDITURES
This section reviews the costs incurred by the Sponsor(s), verifying (1) that each claimed item was indeed paid, (2) that it is consistent with Ordinance Nos. 2549 and 2590, and (3) that it qualifies as a necessary Annexation Cost, Entitlement Cost, or City-Incurred Cost (as defined in the Ordinances).
A. D OCUMENTATION OF COSTS
The Sponsor provided a comprehensive ledger of allocated internal and consultant costs, invoices and proof-of-payment records as part of their ZOB Application, attached as Exhibit A. Attachments were not included in Exhibit A but are on file with the City and the Analyst. These line items fall primarily into (1) Pre-Annexation Engineering, (2) Environmental Documents for CEQA compliance, (3) Legal Defense of EIR challenges, and (4) City-incurred application fees. The Analyst reviewed these materials according to the reasonableness standard to confirm each cost was actually paid by the Sponsor on or about the date stated.
After review, we as the Analyst have determined that $33,854.27 in ineligible political and marketing expenses had been included. The Sponsor provided an updated ledger with those costs removed.
B. P AST REIMBURSEMENTS AND CREDITS
Prior to submitting this Zone of Benefit (ZOB) application, the Sponsor received one partial reimbursement of $297,841 from Harrod Construction Company (Christensen Trust) in 2008. These amounts will be credited toward that owner’s final Reimbursement Charge. All other Non-Participating Owners have no recorded payments and are thus credited $0.
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Additionally, in January 2001, Hartnell/Matsui entered into an option agreement with CreekBridge Homes/East Boronda LLC for the property described in this report as belonging to Hartnell. The contract granted CreekBridge Homes/East Boronda an initial five-year purchase option, renewable for up to ten one-year extensions, in exchange for annual option payments. Section 4.2 of this agreement assigns CreekBridge Homes/East Boronda LLC “sole responsibility” for obtaining and paying all subdivision mapping, environmental review and other costs related to development entitlements incurred during the option term.
II. SUMMARY OF COSTS
A. S UMMARY OF SPONSOR COSTS
The following table summarizes the costs incurred by the Sponsor for the annexation and entitlement of the ZOB.
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Interest is added to each sponsor-paid invoice to reflect the time value of money between the date of payment and the date the reimbursement is made. Consistent with best practices and the Ordinances, simple interest is applied monthly at an annual rate of six percent (6%) through the date of adoption of the Resolution creating the ZOB, and eight percent (8%) thereafter. Incorporating interest places early-year expenditures on equal footing with recent ones and provides a fair return to the Sponsors until their costs are recovered.
B. S UMMARY OF CITY COSTS
The City has incurred $11,140 in consultant costs thus far and expects to incur an additional $3,000 in consultant costs before the ZOB charge goes into effect.
These costs have been incorporated into the analysis.
III. COST ALLOCATION AND ANALYSIS
A. A LLOCATION METHODOLOGY
Reimbursable costs are distributed on a pro-rata developable acreage basis as mandated by Ordinances 2549 and 2590. The total amount of chargeable acreage is 776.75 total acres less 225.72 acres of roads, drainage, school sites and open space for net chargeable acreage of 551.03.
For purposes of allocating expenditures to owners within the ZOB, all invoices have been divided into two periods: (1) Pre-2011 (the span during which the Option Agreement was in force, and (2) from 2011 to the present. During the Pre-2011 period, amounts that would have been charged to Hartnell properties have been assigned to East Boronda LLC.
Using net developable (i.e., chargeable) acres as the divisor ensures that only the land that can be subdivided, entitled, and ultimately developed bears the reimbursement burden, which satisfies the proportional-benefit standard set out in Ordinances 2549 and 2590. By removing rights-of-way, drainage corridors, open- space dedications, and other permanently undevelopable parcels from the denominator, the methodology (1) aligns each dollar of cost with property that will realize an increase in value from the Annexation and Specific Plan work, (2) avoids over-charging the developable acreage to subsidize land that confers a public benefit but yields no private development potential, and (3) mirrors the approach recommended in the aforementioned ordinances, thereby promoting consistency and administrative simplicity. This net-acre basis also conforms to Government Code nexus principles by establishing a clear, measurable relationship between the costs incurred and the parcels that directly benefit from those costs.
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In reviewing the original application, Willdan pointed out that some of the gross acreages of the Assessor’s Parcels were inconsistent with the data from the Monterey County Assessor. The Sponsor has corrected these inconsistencies.
Since the actual number of net acres will not be finalized until a final map is recorded for the properties, the net acreages used for this analysis are subject to change.
The net acreage by owner data is provided in the table below.
B. A GGREGATE COSTS AND ALLOCATION
The following table summarizes the Aggregate Annexation and Entitlement costs incurred by the Sponsor and allocated to each landowner in the ZOB according to the methodology in Section III.A above for the pre-2011 Option Period.
The following table summarizes the Aggregate Annexation and Entitlement costs incurred by the Sponsor and allocated to each landowner in the ZOB according to the methodology in Section III.A above for the period during which the option was not in force.
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And finally, the following table represents the combination of the above analyses, assigning the costs attributable to the Hartnell property during the option period to East Boronda LLC.
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C. R EIMBURSEMENT CHARGES FOR OWNERS
The following table summarizes the Acreage attributable to each non-participating owner, expresses the ZOB charge on a per acre basis, and also shows the total amount owed for the underlying land. Additionally, the table shows how much will be retained by the City and how much will be allocated to the Sponsor as reimbursement for costs incurred.
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. C ONCLUSIONS
x After excluding political and marketing expenditures, all remaining sponsor and City costs have been verified as eligible, yielding a gross eligible cost total of about $8.5 million with approximately $3.7 million owed to the City and the Sponsor in reimbursements.
x Allocating those costs over 551.03 developable acres produces a charge per acre of $20,909 for most owners, $7,925 for Hartnell, and $7,352 for Christensen Trust.
x For each payment made, 0.4% will be retained by the City and 99.6% will be remitted to the Sponsor.
x Simple interest accrues on sponsor advances at six percent (6%) per year until the ZOB ordinance is adopted, and at eight percent (8%) thereafter, as specified in Ordinance 2549 § 4(2)(c).
B. R ECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that the City adopt a Resolution forming the Central Area ZOB, accepting the verified cost schedule and establishing the reimbursement methodology described above and record it as a Reimbursement Lien against all chargeable properties within the area.
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Application updated based on Willdan November 2025 Analyst Report confirming Verifed Sponsor Reimbursable Costs and Reimbursement Charges as of October 31, 2025.
1. Name and address of Sponsor:
East Boronda LLC (including all predecessors thereof)
c/o Robert Bikle
1975 W. El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Mountain View, CA 94040
2. Zone of Benefit Area:
Central Area - North of Boronda Future Growth (“FGA”) Planning Area.
3. Annexation Costs for which Sponsor seeks reimbursement:
See Amended Attachment A – East Boronda LLC (and all predecessors thereof) Sponsor costs incurred and cost reimbursement sought as of October 31, 2025. Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred.
4. Entitlement Costs for which Sponsor seeks reimbursement:
See Amended Attachment A - East Boronda LLC (and all predecessors thereof) Sponsor costs incurred and cost reimbursement sought as of October 31, 2025. Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred.
5. Interest to be charged and reimbursed:
Six percent (6%) per annum simple interest for all costs approved for reimbursement from the date such costs were actually expended to the date of the adoption of the Resolution provided in Section 8 of Ordinance 2549.
As of the date of adoption of the Resolution provided in Section 8 of Ordinance 2549, all outstanding unreimbursed costs approved by said Resolution, shall accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum simple interest.
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6. Cost Estimates are eligible for reimbursement pursuant to the Ordinance because:
The expenses sought for reimbursements through October 31, 2025 set forth in the Amended Attachment A and Amended Attachment D reflect the Entitlement and Annexation Costs paid by Sponsor (or its predecessors) as verified by the Analyst Report, for work related to the Central Area pre-zoning, annexation, Specific Plan, and related land use entitlements, as well as, the legal defense of the City’s CASP entitlements, which costs benefited other the owners within the CASP by securing land use entitlements for their properties.
7. Confirmation that the Sponsor informed the other property owners within the planning area of (i) the actual costs incurred and/or anticipated to be incurred; (ii) that the Sponsor attempted to gain financial participation from the other owners within the planning area; and (iii) that the Sponsor intends to seek reimbursement pursuant to the provisions in this ordinance:
CASP Notice to Owners of Owner’s Reimbursement Costs owed Sponsor was sent on May 17, 2017 and April 30, 2024. See Attachment B. Sponsor will Notice and seek additional reimbursable costs as incurred.
8. Map showing the properties to be included in the Zone of Benefit, together with a list of the names, addresses, parcel number, and approximate acreage of all the owners of land within the proposed Zone of Benefit as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll:
See Attachment C.
9. Annexation Costs, the Entitlement Costs, and the City Costs shall be spread among the properties within the Zone of Benefit as follows:
For purposes of reimbursement of costs, costs were allocated among the Participating and Non-Participating owners of the 551.05 acres of chargeable lands. The 225.70 acres of the non-chargeable land (SUHSD, AUSD, Settrini, Igaz, Garcia, Helmers, and Open Space) were either not annexed in to the City, have no developable land, or is land purchased by or reserved for public schools, which is not be included in the acreage when calculating the reimbursement due from Non-Participating Owners as set forth in the amended Reimbursement Ordinance 2590. Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred See Amended Attachment D.
10. The extent to which the Annexation Costs and Entitlement Costs has relieved or will relieve other property owners or developers within the proposed Zone of Benefit of the need to obtain an SOI amendment, annexation, prezoning, prepare or process specific plans, environmental impact reports or other environmental documents, and whether or not the properties within the Zone of Benefit would be required to take such steps in order to receive approval for future development:
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As of October 31, 2025, Sponsor East Boronda, LLC (and its predecessors), along with Harrod Construction Company, on behalf of Participating Owner the Christensen Trust, have collectively spent, a total of no less than the verified costs shown Amended Attachments A and D which costs have not been paid by the other Non-Participating Owners in the Central Area, but which costs were critical to completing the required CASP area pre-zoning, annexation, environmental review, Specific Plan preparation, and other related land use entitlements, as well as, paying for the legal defense of the City’s CASP entitlements for the Central Area, all of which costs and entitlements benefited all of the Owners with developable land within the Central Area, who’s land is now subject to and enjoys the benefits of these land use entitlements. Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred.
Harrod/Christensen Trust is given credit for their costs paid in as reflected on Amended Attachment D but Harrod/Christensen Trust still owes Sponsor, East Boronda LLC, for Harrod/Christensen Trust’s additional proportion of the total costs paid by East Boronda LLC through October 31, 2025.
11. The following individual(s) are to be reimbursed:
East Boronda LLC
c/o Ghandi Macachor, Controller
1975 W. El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Mountain View, CA 94040
$3,671,642 as of October 31, 2025 - See Amended Attachment D Sponsor will submit additional reimbursable costs as incurred.
Attachments:
Amended Attachment A – East Boronda LLC (and its predecessor’s) Verified Sponsor Costs as of October 31, 2025
Attachment B – Reimbursement Notices Sent to Central Area Owners Attachment C - Map of Zone of Benefit Area and list of Owners and Acreages Amended Attachment D – Verified Sponsor Costs with Owner Reimbursement Cost Allocation as of October 31, 2025
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II. SUMMARY OF COSTS
A. S UMMARY OF SPONSOR COSTS
The following table summarizes the costs incurred by the Sponsor for the annexation and entitlement of the ZOB.
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Reimbursement
Notices Sent to
Central Area Owners
Attachment B
Reimbursement
Notices Sent to
Central Area Owners
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NoticetoOwnersRegardingSponsorReimbursementforCentralArea-FutureGrowthAreaCostsPursuanttoSalinasCityOrdinance2549andAmendmentsThereto.May31,2017* PursuanttoSalinasCityOrdinance2549,andAmendmentsthereto,Sponsors,ThrustIV,Inc.andHarrodConstructionCompany(collectively"Sponsors")herebynotifythebelowOwnersthat:AsofMay31,2017,Sponsors,includinganyandallpredecessors,haveincurred,oranticipateincurring,$4,807,517.31incostsforannexation,entitlement,andotherrelatedcostsforlanduseentitlementsasdescribedinOrdinance2549,andAmendmentsthereto,fortheCentralAreaoftheFutureGrowthAreaassetforthherein*("SponsorCosts").
1. ThebelowOwnersoweSponsorstheproportionateshareofSponsors'Costsintheamountssetforthbelow,plusinterestfromdateofexpendituretodateofreimbursement*.SponsorsherebyrequestfinancialparticipationfromthebelowOwners.
2. 3. SponsorsareinitiatingproceedingswiththeCityofSalinastoformaZoneofBenefitpursuanttoCityOrdinance2549fortheCentralAreaoftheFutureGrowthAreatoseekreimbursementfromthebelowOwnersforthetheirunpaidOwners'proportionateshareofSponsors'Costsassetforthherein,plusinterestfromdateofexpendituretodateofreimbursement*.
SponsorCostsPaidorAnticipatedtobePaidAsofMay31,2017*
ThrustIV,Inc.c/oHughBikle1975W.ElCaminoReal,Ste100MountainView,CA94040 HarrodConstructionCompanyc/oRayHarrod,Jr.365VictorStreet,SuiteSSalinas,CA93907Costs$3,728,207.71*Costs$1,079,309.60**AnticipatedfutureSponsorCostsareestimatesandsubjecttochangewhenactualcostsareknown.CitycostsmaybebeupdatedastheCitygoesthroughitsrecordsreexpensesincurred.Theaboveamountsdonotincludeinterestowedandsuchinterestwillbecalculatedatthetimeofpayment.Ifanownerdoesnotparticipatenow,reimbursementwillbecollectedbytheCityatthetimeanownerappliesfordevelopment.
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Owners'RequiredReimbursementAsofMay31,2017*-AllocationSheetAttached ScagliottiRichard&JoannM.ScaggliottiRomans2000TrustPura2006Trust117N.1stStreetKingCity,CA93930APNs:153-071-011153-071-036153-071-035153-071-034Owes$306,043.40* MatsuiAndrewToshikkiyoMatsuiMatsui2010Trust1645OldStageRoadSalinas,CA93908APNs:153-091-010153-091-009153-091-008153-091-017Owes$1,454,264.60* NatividadRoad,SalinasLLC Noon1521WestbranchDr.#200 LarryNoonHarrettMannina,Jr.MeLean,VA22102PriorAPN:211-013-004(NewAPN:211-013-013)Owes$205,428.84*510N1stStreet#110SanJose,CA95112APN:153-091-003Owes$74,165.26* HelmersProbert/CordiroliDannyProbertMiltonCodiroli GeorgeHelmers1188PadreDr.,#101Salinas,CA93901APN:153-101-00573668ImnahaHwyJoseph,OR97846APN:153-091-015Owes$1,641,554.23*Owes$66,748.73* ChristensenTrustJosephP.Ferry,TrusteeCharitableTrustundertheJuliaChristensen1995Trust,datedJuly24,1995P.O.Box222021Carmel,CA93922PriorAPNs:153-091-005&153-091-001(NewAPNs:153-091-018;153-091-019;153-091-020;&153-091-021)Owes$1,059,312.25* *AnticipatedfutureSponsorCostsareestimatesandsubjecttochangewhenactualcostsareknown.CitycostsmaybebeupdatedastheCitygoesthroughitsrecordsreexpensesincurred.Theaboveamountsdonotincludeinterestowedandsuchinterestwillbecalculatedatthetimeofpayment.Ifanownerdoesnotparticipatenow,reimbursementwillbecollectedbytheCityatthetimeanownerappliesfordevelopment.
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WorksheetAllOwner'sShareofCosts*May31,2017(AcresperRJAAssoc.,CivilEngineers,Gilroy,CA) CostsPaidasofAcresShareMay31,2017 CostsShareOf OverpaidCostsOwed(Underpaid)%Owners APNParticipatingOwnersProbartThrustandCodiroliTrustAlisalElem.SchoolDistrict 153-091-015214.64-12.01-15.68-3.24SalinasHighSchoolDistrictOpenSpace 183.7134.15%$3,728,207.71$1,641,554.23$2,086,653.48TotalProbertaridCodiroliTrusts 153-091-005153-091-001ChristensenTrustChristensenTrustSantaRitaElem.SchoolDistrictOpenSpace
73.4076.20-11.40-19.65118.5522.03%$1,079,309.6051,059,312.25$ 19,997.35TotalChristensenTrust ChargeableOwnersNotParticipatingMatsuiTrustMatsuiTrustMatsuiTrustMatsuiTrustSalinasHighSchoolDistrictOpenSpace 153-091-010153-091-009153-091-008153-091-017
89.6040.0840.0050.05-4.40-52.58162.7530.25%$TotalMatsuiTrust $1,454,264.60$(1,454,264.60)ScagllottiScagliottiScagllottiScagliottiOpenSpace
8.43153-071-011153-071-036153-071-035153-071-0345.0020.863.29-3.33 $306,043.40$(306,043.40)34,256.37%$TotalScagllotti
25.42-2.4322.994.27%NatividadRoad,Salinas,LLCOpenSpaceTotalNatividadRoad,Salinas,LLC211-013-004 $205,428.84$(205,426.84) 153-091-0039.05NoonOpenSpace ^758.301.54%$ $ 74,165.20$(74,165.26)TotalNoon
19.30-11.83153-101005HelmersOpenSpace $ 66,748.73$ (66,748.73)538.02100.00%$4,807,517.31$ 4.807^51731"T7.471.39%$TotalHelmers TotalPrivateChargeableLands (0.00)LandsNOTChargeableSalinasHighSchoolDistrictSalinasHighSchoolDistrictAlisalElem.SchoolDistrictFutureSantaRitaElem.SchoolDistrict(CurrentlyBruceRichardsonTrust)IgnazRanches,LLCSettrlnlRanches,LLCGarciaOpenSpaceWithinChargeableOwners'LandsTotalLandsNotChargeable 211-013-004153-091-006153-091-007153-091-005153-091-001211-013-010211-013-011211-013-007-
4.4015.6812.01
11.40 84.610.5193.81222.42
760.44TotalAcresWithinCentralAreaSpecificPlan
CASPCOSTS1-1-2001THRU8-31-13AilOWNERS5-31-1?FGA
*AnticipatedfutureSponsorCostsareestimatesandsubjecttochangewhenactualcostsareknown.CitycostsmaybebeupdatedastheCitygoesthroughitsrecordsreexpensesincurred.Theaboveamountsdonotincludeinterestowedandsuchinterestwillbecalculatedatthetimeofpayment.Ifanownerdoesnotparticipatenow,reimbursementwillbecollectedbytheCityatthetimeanownerappliesfordevelopment.
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NOTICE TO OWNERS REGARDING SPONSOR REIMBURSEMENT
FOR CENTRAL AREA - FUTURE GROWTH AREA COSTS Pursuant to Salinas City Ordinance 2549 and Amendments Thereto
April 30, 2024
Pursuant to Salinas City Ordinance 2549, and amendments thereto. Sponsor, East Boronda, LLC ("Sponsor") hereby notifies the below Owners that:
1. As of April 30, 2024, Sponsor and its predecessors, and Harrod Construction Company, on behalf of a Participating Owner, ("HCC"), have incurred $9,168,900.32 in costs for annexation, entitlement, and other related costs for land use entitlements as described in Ordinance 2549, afid amendments thereto, for the Central Area of the Future Growth Area, also known as the Central Area Specific Plan area (CASP), as set forth herein ("CASP Costs").
2. The below Participating and Non-Participating Owners owe Sponsor and HCC a proportionate share of the CASP Costs in the amounts set forth below, plus interest from the date of expenditure to the date of reimbursement. Sponsor hereby requests reimbursement from the Owners.
3. Sponsor is initiating proceedings with the City of Salinas to form a Zone of Benefit pursuant to City Ordinance 2549, and amendments thereto, for the Central Area of the Future Growth Area to seek reimbursement from the Owners for their unpaid proportionate share of CASP Costs.
Sponsor and Participating Owner CASP Costs Paid As of
April 30, 2024
East Boronda, LLC c/o Harrod Construction Company
Robert Bikle 1975 W. El c/o Ray Harrod, Jr. 365 Victor
Camino Real, Ste. 100 Street, Suite S
Mountain View, CA 94040 Salinas, CA 93907
Costs $7,997,903.20 Costs $1,170,997.12
TOTAL CASP COSTS PAID: $9,168,900.32
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4. CASP Costs and Interest will continue to accrue until such time Owner pays their reimbursement in full and elects to pay all future charges upon invoice.
Owners have the right to pay a reimbursement any time prior to the date due.
All outstanding unreimbursed CASP Costs shall be due and payable for each Owner's property upon the earlier of (i) a development application for the said Owner's property or (ii) the tenth anniversary following the adoptioii by the City of the Zone of Benefit Resolution.
5. The CASP Costs identified in this Notice only include interest owed through April 30, 2024. Interest shall continue to accrue and will be calculated at the time of reimbursement payment.
6. City and Sponsor reserve the right to amend CASP Costs from time to time as a result of City review of expenses.
Owners' Share of CASP Cost Allocation & Required Reimbursement As of April 30, 2024 - Allocation Sheet Attached
East Boronda, LLC
1975 W. El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Mountain View CA 94040
Prior APN.T 53-091-015
NewAPNs: 153-091-022; 153-091-023; 153-091-024
Share $ 2,315,947.10
Paid $ 7,997,903.20 Overpaid $ 5,384,115.10
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Christensen Trust
Joseph P. Ferry, Trustee
Charitable Trust under the Julia Christensen
1995 Trust, dated July 24, 1995
P.O. Box 222021,
Carmel, CA 93922
Prior APNs: 153-091-005 & 153-091-001
NewAPNs: 153-091-018; 153-091-019;
153-091-020; & 153-091-021
Share $2,342,707.20
Paid $ 1,170,997.12 (by Harrod)
Scagliotti
Richard & JoAnn M. Scaggliotti
Romans 2000 Trust / Pura 2006 Trust
PO Box 705
King City CA 93930
APNs: 153-071-011; 153-071-036;
153-071-035; 153-071-034
Hartnell College Foundation
PO Box 2258,
Salinas CA 93902
APNs: 153-091-010; 153-091-009;
153-091-008; 153-091-017
Natividad Road Salinas LLC
1521 Westbranch Dr. #200
McLean, VA 22102
Prior APN: 211-013-004
New APN: 211-013-013
Owes $873,869.08
Owes $639,688.12
Owes $3,297,338.89
Owes $5(j2,654.41
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Noon
Larry Noon & Harrett Mannina, Jr.
510 N 1 Street #110 San Jose, CA 95112
APN: 153-091-003 Owes $160,564.61
Noon
Larry Noon & Harrett Mannina, Jr.
510 N P'Street #110 San Jose, CA 95112
APN: 153-091-003 Owes $160,564.61
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Central Area Specific Plan Zone of Benefit
Annexation and Entitiement Costs
East Boronda and Christensen (Harrod) Are Oniy Participating Owners Aprii 30,2024
(Acres per RJA Assoc^ Civil Engineers, Gilroy, OA)
Owners APN Acres
Particloatlnfl Ovmers
East Boronda. LLC 153-091-022 214.64
East Boronda, LLC 153091-023
Ea^ Bnonda. LLC 153091-024
Alisal Eiem. School Disthct -12.01
Salinas High School District -15.68
Open Space -3.24
TotW East Boronda, LLC 183.71
Christensen Trust / Harrod Norms 153091-018 45.55
Christensen Tnist / hterrod Homes 163091-019 31.52
Christensen Totst / Harrod Homes 153 091- 020 50.52
Christwisen Trust / Harrod Homes 153 091-021 30.90
0.00 Open Space ■19.24
Total Christensen Trust 13945
Charoeable Owners Not ParbclDatfna
Haitnefl 153 091-010 69.60
Harinell 153 091-009 40.06
Hartrteil 153091-008 40.00
HartneS 153091-017 50.05
Safinas High School District -4.40
Open Space -63.13
Total Hertneli 16246
Scagliotti 153071-011 6.43
Scagiiott) 153071-036 5.00
Scagliotti 153071 035 20.86
Scagliotti 153 071-034 3.29
(^n Space -5.23
Total Scagliotti 3248
%
Share
Costi*
Interest
Share Of Calculated Reimbsto Costs Overpaid
Costa Owed Interest Oared (Underpaid)
33.34% $ 7.997,003.20 S 2.143.2S6.90 $ 17^600.20 % 297J41.00 $ 9.384.113.10
25.27% % 1.170,997.12 S 1.624,563.30 $ 718.143.90 S (»7,841.00) S (873469.08)
29.43% I
S.87% %
% 1.892,310.00 $ 1413,028.89 $
377.412.01 $ 262476.11 I
S (3407438J9)
$ (639.688.12)
Natividad Road. Satinas. LLC 211-013-013
OpefiSpaoe
Total Nadvidad Road. Salinas, LLC
Noon 153"091-(X)3
Open Space
Total Noon
Total Private Chargeable Lands
Lands NOT Charaeafate
SaHnas High Sctool District
Salinas High School CHsMct
Allsal Etem. School District
Ignas RaiKhes, LLC
Settrtnl Ranct^, LLC
Careia
25.42 0.00
2542
9.05 -0.93
8.12 211-013-004
153-091 006
153-091-007
153- 091-005
153-091 001
211-013-010-
211-013011-
211-013 007-
153-101-005
Open Space WNtMn Chaigeable Owners'Lands
Total Lands Not Chargeable
4.61%
1.47% $
296,563.01 $ 206.991.40 $
94,73417 S 65.832.44
551.05 100.00% $ 9,168,90042 $ 6.428,83748 I 2.740,062.94
4.40 15.60
12.01 84.61
0.51 11.83
96.74 22170
$ (502,65441)
% (160,564.61)
$ (0.^
Total Acres Within Central Area Specific Plan 776.75
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Attachment C
Map of Zone of
Benefit Area and list
of Owners and
Acreages
Attachment C
Map of Zone of
Benefit Area and list
of Owners and
Acreages
113
E. BORONDA RD
HEMINGWAY DRIVE
CONSTITUTION BLVDOLD STAGE ROAD
RUSSELL ROAD
RUSSELL ROADEASTBORONDA ROAD
CONSTITUTION BLVD
NATIVIDAD ROAD
INDEPENDENCE BLVD.
NATIVIDAD ROAD
CONSTITUTION BLVD
APN 211-013-007GARCIA(NOT ANNEXED)APN 211-013-003SETTRINI(NOT ANNEXED) APN 153-071-011SCAGLIOTTI, PURAAPN 153-071-036SCAGLIOTTI, PURA APN 153-071-034SCAGLIOTTI, PURAAPN 153-091-003MANNING,LARRY NOON SALINAS UNION HIGHSCHOOL DISTRICTAPN 153-091-014(APN 153-091-006)APN 153-091-016(APN 211-013-004)APN 211-013-011SETTRINI(NOT ANNEXED)APN 211-013-012NATIVIDAD ROAD, SALINAS, LLCAPN 211-013-010IGAZ RANCH(NOT ANNEXED)APN 153-091-017HARTNELL COLLEGEFOUNDATIONAPN 153-091-008HARTNELL COLLEGEFOUNDATIONAPN 153-091-009HARTNELL COLLEGEFOUNDATIONAPN 153-091-010HARTNELL COLLEGEFOUNDATION APN 153-091-024EAST BORONDAROAD, SALINAS LLC
APN 153-091-023EAST BORONDAROAD, SALINAS LLC
APN 153-071-035SCAGLIOTTI, PURA
APN 153-091-022EAST BORONDAROAD, SALINAS LLC
APN 153-091-021CHRISTENSENAPN 153-091-020CHRISTENSEN
APN 153-091-019CHRISTENSENAPN 153-091-018CHRISTENSENALISAL ELEMENTARYSCHOOL DISTRICTAPN 153-091-011(APN 153-091-001,APN 153-091-005,APN 153-091-007) APN 153-101-005HELMERS
ENGIEERSNNNSSSRRREE PLAUVYO
SALINAS, CALIFORNIAJune 10, 2024 JOB NUMBER: 072063
CENTRAL AREA FOR SPECIFIC PLANSPONSOR REIMBURSEMENT EXHIBIT
LEGENDLANDS NOTCHARGEABLEEX LOTLINE
114
22223\000\2078312.4:62024
CHARGEABLE OWNERS
East Boronda, LLC
1975 W. El Camino Real, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94040
Prior APN:
153-091-015
New APNs:
153-091-022; 153-091-023; 153-091-024
Acres: 183.71
Hartnell College Foundation
PO Box 2258
Salinas, CA 93902
APNs: 153-091-010; 153-091-009;
153-091-008; 153-091-017
Acres: 162.20
Scagliotti
Richard & JoAnn M. Scaggliotti
Romans 2000 Trust / Pura 2006 Trust
PO Box 705
King City CA 93930
APNs: 153-071-011; 153-071-036;
153-071-035; 153-071-034
Acres: 32.35
Natividad Road Salinas LLC
1521 Westbranch Dr. #200
Mc Lean, VA 22102
Prior APN: 211-013-004
New APN: 211-013-013
Acres: 25.42
Noon
Larry Noon & Harrett Mannina, Jr.
510 N 1
st Street #110
San Jose, CA 95112
APN: 153-091-003
Acres: 8.12
Christensen Trust
Joseph P. Ferry, Trustee
Charitable Trust under the Julia Christensen
1995 Trust, dated July 24, 1995
P. O. Box 222021,
Carmel, CA 93922
Prior APNs: 153-091-005 & 153-091-001
New APNs: 153-091-018; 153-091-019;
153-091-020; & 153-091-021
Acres: 139.25
OWNERS NOT CHARGEABLE
Salinas Union High School District
431 W Alisal Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Prior APNs: 153-091-006; 211-013-004
New APNs: 153-091-014; 153-091-016
Acres: 20
Alisal Elementary School District
1205 E Market Street
Salinas, CA 93905
Prior APNs: 153-091-001; 153-091-005;
153-091-007
New APN: 153-091-011
Acres: 12.01
115
22223\000\2078312.4:62024
Garcia
256 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
APN: 211-013-007
Acres: 0.51
Helmers
25015 Boots Road
Monterey, CA 93940
APN: 153-101-005
Acres: 11.83
Settrini
250 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
APNs: 211-013-003; 211-013-011
Acres: 84.61
OPEN SPACE WITHIN CHARGEABLE LANDS
Acres: 96.74
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Amended
Attachment D
Verified Costs &
Allocations
117
4896-2829-8374, v. 1
AMENDED ATTACHMENT D
Responsible
Owners1
Eligible
Acres
Percent
Allocation
Charge
per Acre
Total
Charge
Amount to
City (0.4%)
Amount to
Sponsor
Christensen
Trust
139.25 25.27% $7,352 $1,023,817 $4,095 $1,019,721
Hartnell
College
Foundation
162.21 29.44% $7,925 $1,285,519 $5,142 $1,280,377
Scagliotti 32.37 5.87% $20,909 $676,817 $2,707 $674,110 Natividad 25.42 4.61% $20,909 $531,501 $2,126 $529,375 Noon 8.07 1.46% $20,909 $168,734 $675 $168,059
Total 367.32 100.00% $10,036 $3,686,387 $14,746 $3,671,642
1 APNs shown in Paragraph 2, above.
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City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#26-022, Version: 1
Ordinances amending Articles XIV and XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code, and a Resolution updating Administrative Procedures pertaining to unlawful camping and storage of personal property
Adopt an Ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code to update regulations prohibiting camping on public property; adopt an Ordinance Amending Article XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to the storage of personal property on public property; and approve a Resolution approving updated Administrative Procedures for the Removal of Unlawful Campsites, Bulky Items, and Personal Belongings.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT: CITY ADMINISTRATION
FROM: LISA MURPHY, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TITLE: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING ARTICLES XIV AND XIII OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE SALINAS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
A RESOLUTION UPDATING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
PERTAINING TO UNLAWFUL CAMPING AND STORAGE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to take the following actions:
1. Adopt an Ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code to update regulations prohibiting camping on public property;
2. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Article XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code related to the storage of personal property on public property; and
3. Approve a Resolution approving updated Administrative Procedures for the Removal of Unlawful Campsites, Bulky Items, and Personal Belongings.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed Ordinance amendments and Resolution establish a coordinated regulatory and administrative framework to address encampments, and storage of personal property on public and certain private property within the City of Salinas. These actions recognize that individuals experiencing homelessness are members of our community who are facing complex and challenging circumstances. At the same time, the City has a responsibility to protect public health and safety, preserve access to public facilities, prevent damage to City infrastruct ure and environmental resources, and ensure that enforcement and removal activities are carried out in a clear, consistent, and legally compliant manner, with dignity and care.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past several years, the City of Salinas has experienced a significant increase in the number and size of encampments located on public property, waterways, parks, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and adjacent to public facilities. While these encampments reflect the very real housing and social 120
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service needs within the community, their location and conditions have created challenges that affect both individuals living in encampments and the broader public, including:
Obstruction of sidewalks, streets, and access to public buildings; Accumulation of human waste, trash, hazardous materials, and drug paraphernalia; Environmental degradation of creeks and waterways;
Increased fire risk and damage to public infrastructure; and Diminished quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.
The City Council previously adopted Ordinances and Resolutions intended to address these issues.
Since that time , legal standards have changed through court cases , operational experience, and ongoing impacts to public health and safety. These changes require updates to both the Municipal Code and the City’s administrative procedures to ensure that our actions are lawful, effective and carried out with compassion.
Ordinance Amending Article XIV of Chapter 16 - Prohibition Against Camping.
The proposed Ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code is intended to clarify and strengthen prohibitions against camping on public property and other specified locations. The updates are aligned with the Governor’s recommendations regarding camping restrictions and are intended to balance compassion for individuals experiencing homelessness with the need to protect public spaces. The amendments are intended to:
Clearly define prohibited camping activities and structures on public property at any time;
Protect critical infrastructure and sensitive environmental areas; Reduce public health and safety hazards associated with encampments; and Ensure public spaces remain available for their intended public use.
Ordinance Amending Article XIII of Chapter 16 – Storage of Personal Property
The proposed Ordinance amending Article XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code updates regulations governing storage of personal property on public property. K ey updates include:
Reducing the noticing requirement regarding removal of an encampment from 72 hours to 48 hours. This is in alignment with the Governor of California recommendations; Preventing obstruction of sidewalks, streets and public rights-of-way; and Addressing public safety and sanitation concerns related to unattended or excessive property storage.
Resolution Updating City Administrative Procedures
The Resolution adopts updated Administrative Procedures to guide how City staff implements the above Ordinances. These procedures are designed to ensure that encampment removals are carried 121
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out in a consistent, transparent, and coordinated manner, with an emphasis on outreach and engagement. The procedures provide guidance regarding:
Outreach efforts and notice requirements;
Identification and handling of hazardous materials;
Removal of unlawful encampments;
Storage, retrieval, and disposal of belongings; and
Coordination among City departments and service providers.
Adoption of the two Ordinances and approval of the Resolution provide a comprehensive, coordinated approach to addressing encampments and storage of personal property on public property and other locations while balancing compassion for individuals exper iencing homelessness with the City’s obligation to maintain safe, accessible and healthy public spaces for the entire community.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project . 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 e nvironment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
No, Government Code §84308/Levine Act applies does not apply to this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Adoption of the Ordinances and approval of the Resolution meet the City Council strategic goal of promoting the health and safety of unsheltered residents, and increased collaboration with partner agencies to address public safety and public health issues.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
This was a collaborative effort between City Administration, City Attorney, Public Works, Community Development, Fire, and Public Works departments.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
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Implementation of the proposed amendments and the resolution will require ongoing staff time and resources related to outreach, enforcement, cleanup, storage and disposal activities. These costs are anticipated to be absorbed within existing departmental budgets.
Fund
General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name
Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance Amendment Article XIV
Ordinance Amendment Article XIII
Resolution Updating Administrative Procedures
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ORDINANCE NO. ____ (N.C.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE SALINAS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CAMPING
City Attorney Impartial Analysis
This ordinance amends Article XIV of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code by prohibiting camping on public property at any time. This ordinance also makes clear that camping in or along waterways, in or on stormwater facilities, or in surface channels and outfalls is prohibited.
WHEREAS, Salinas is a Charter city organized and operating pursuant to Article 7 of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, through previous legislative enactments (Ordinance No. 2564, Ordinance No. 2567, Ordinance No. 2599 and Resolution Nos. 20884 and 20908), the City Council declared its intent to prevent the misappropriation of City property for personal use and the proliferation of encampments on public property that have a significant adverse effect on public health, safety, and welfare and impede or entirely obstruct access by emergency responders when responding to emergencies; and
WHEREAS, through its previous legislative enactments, the City Council made clear its intent to prevent the misappropriation of City property for personal use and to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that City property remains accessible and usable by all members of the public for the purposes for which such public property is intended and by ensuring that City property remains in a clean, sanitary, and accessible condition; and WHEREAS, the public areas within the city, including streets, sidewalks, parks, public buildings, and public land, should be readily accessible, free from obstruction, and available to the public at large for use in a safe and healthy manner; and
WHEREAS, the use of these areas for overnight camping purposes interferes with the ability of residents and the public at large to use the areas in the healthy and safe manner for the uses intended; and
WHEREAS, such camping activity can c onstitute a public health and safety hazard, which adversely impacts other members of the public, neighborhoods, industrial, agricultural, and commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the proliferation of camping and encampments on public property in the city of Salinas which has obstructed access by pedestrians and users of City facilities, individuals camping on public property and/or residing in encampments on public property frequently urinate and defecate on City property (and nearby private prope rty) and have been observed using and distributing narcotics and alcohol causing unsafe and unsanitary conditions to persist around and within the areas of the camps and/or the encampments creating an environment for the spread of disease and bacteria and an environment which prevents Salinas’s residents from using and accessing City facilities, including the City libraries and recreation centers; and
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WHEREAS, City employees and members of the public at large have reported that overnight camping on City pro perty has specifically interfered with their use of public buildings, public sidewalks, public streets, parking lots, parking garages, and other open spaces, including the public space surrounding the library and the public space in front of City Hall; and WHEREAS, City employees leaving City Hall have been confronted by overnight campers screaming, yelling, and displaying other aggressive and erratic behavior that has made those employees fear for their safety upon egress of the building; and WHEREAS, Ci ty employees have been confronted by overnight campers subjecting them to unwanted sexual comments; and
WHEREAS, City employees have observed individuals around the City Permit Center and the adjacent parking structure engage in sexual activity, as well as illegal drug use; and WHEREAS, members of the public as well as City employees have complained about the smell of public places, including the area in front of City Hall and the areas around the City libraries (particularly the John Steinbeck Library) and City Permit Center and adjacent parking structure, as a result of individuals loitering in and around those areas and as a result of overnight camping activity, including urination and defecation by overnight campers; and WHEREAS, drug paraphernalia has been found at the site of the overnight camp in front of City Hall; and
WHEREAS, it has been reported that public spaces can no longer be used by residents and the public at large for the manner and uses in which they were intended, including specific complaints that outdoor public spaces, including, but not limited to, the space in front of City Hall, the space around the City Permit Center and adjacent parking structure, and the space around the John Steinbeck Library, including the grass areas in front o f the John Steinbeck Library, that were once used by residents and the public at large to recreate, eat lunch, and take breaks can no longer be used for those purposes as a result of the litter, urine and feces left by individuals loitering in and around those areas and as a result of the overnight campers in those areas; and
WHEREAS, the lawn areas and other spaces on or around City property, including most-notably the lawn areas in front of City Hall and in front of the John Steinbeck Library are frequently used by persons in such a manner that they have been damaged and or destroyed and in some cases present a danger to the health and safety of the community and of the patrons of those facilities; and
WHEREAS, City employees must regularly clean up and remove human waste from areas used for overnight camping including, but not limited to, the space in front of City Hall, the space surrounding the John Steinbeck Library, recreation centers, public parking lots, and public parking garages; and
WHEREAS, residents and the public at large are prevented from the use of the public areas within and around the city, including streets, sidewalks, parks, public building and public land when those areas are obstructed by a gathering preventing the free passage by use of any street, sidewalk, alley, public way, ingress to any public building, or place used by members of the public to go from place to place; and
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WHEREAS, the abuse or mutilation of trees, plants, and lawn prevents residents and the public at large from the reasonable use and enjoyment of those items while costing the City substantial money and resources for the restoration of those items; and WHEREAS, urination and defecation outside of urinals, toilets, or commodes located in bathrooms, restrooms, or other structures specifically designated for the purpose of urination and defecation poses a significant health and safety problem to residents and the p ublic at large as well as costing the city substantial money and resources to clean; and WHEREAS, from 2020-2023, an encampment within the Carr Lake area grew to over one hundred separate encampments causing the degradation of waterways through trash accu mulation. The adjacent neighborhoods s aw an increase in criminal activity during this same time period including, but not limited to, acts of indecent exposure and gang-related crimes (homicides, drug dealing, human trafficking, and gambling). In November 2023, the City removed approximately two hundred tons of debris from this area. A wooden walkway (commonly known as the “boardwalk”) that runs along East Laurel Drive on Carr Lake’s south end suffered structural damage by unsheltered individuals removing t he wooden planks and digging underneath the boardwalk to establis h encampments, thereby undermini ng the structural integrity of this pedestrian walkway; and
WHEREAS, encampments along the Alisal Creek have caused degradation of water quality due to human feces and trash entering the waterway; and
WHEREAS, between 2020-2023, the waterway near Casentini Street and Main Street 2020 -2023, became polluted as a result of trash and human waste being deposited into the water way. The City cleaned out approximately ten tons of debris from this waterway. During this same time period, multiple fires occurred that were caused by individuals living in encampments along this waterway endangering nearby residential structures. Accumulated flammable debris have heightened fire risks within this area; and
WHEREAS, during the period 2020 -2025, the number of unsheltered individuals living in encampments in the Circle Drive and Cesar Chavez Park areas has significantly increased and impacted adjacent residential neighborhoods. Criminal activity including drug trafficking and residential theft has increased as a result, in addition to incidents of indecent exposure and evidence of drug use; and
WHEREAS, numerous shopping carts and camping paraphernalia routinely block the dead end of East San Luis Street as a result of the growing unsheltered population establishing encampments in this area; and
WHEREAS, the number of encampments in the CreekBridge area, from Veterans Parkway at East Laurel Drive to the rear of the Safeway grocery store on Constitution Boulevard has grown substantially. Public defecation and disposal of trash by the unsheltered living in these encampments into the waterway have caused degradation of water quality. Drug sales, drug use, and human trafficking are common within this encampment area. Residential theft and robberies have risen as a result of the growing encampment area; and 126
WHEREAS, the roadway underpass at Mark et Street is a focal point for unsheltered encampments leading to significant public health, safety, and quality of life concerns for nearby residents and commuters. The underpass’ location along a major roadway creates an intensified risk for residents of the encampment and for drivers as individuals from the encampment frequently walk into the roadway into traffic, endangering themselves and drivers. Fires started within the encampment cause damage to the roadway underpass threatening the structural integrity of the roadway. The proximity of this encampment to residential neighborhoods has lead to increased theft and vandalism, coupled with an increased insecurity among residents of the neighborhood. The visual blight of encampments adjacent to and within the residential neighborhood diminishes the quality of life for residents of the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, during the period 2020 -2023, the number of encampments within the Chinatown area has increased significantly resulting in an equally significant deterioration of the neighborhood due to increased crime; increased threats to public health from the presence of human waste, trash, rodents and vermin, drugs, and toxic waste. Police operations within this area during this time period and to the present have uncovered extensive drug use and possession (including methamphetamine and fentanyl), possession of dange rous w eapons (including knives, guns, and a hand grenade), and signs of gang control (where gangs exploit the unsheltered population by imposing “taxes” and coercing unsheltered into drug trafficking and other criminal activities). Local business are impac ted by the presence of encampments by the blockage of sidewalks and entryways, which deter customers and visitors; and WHEREAS, the waterway on the Rico Street and West Lake Street area has been plagued by encampments leading to significant enviro nmental issues. The waterway, vital for local agricultural and natural systems, has suffered contamination due to widespread drug use and the presence of human waste; and
WHEREAS, activities within Sherwood Park have been negatively affected by the presence of encampments, rendering it unsafe for use by the community. Widespread defecation and urination have created unhealthy conditions within the area set up with tables and benches for park users. Drug paraphernalia is present throughout the park posing a threat t o the health, safety, and welfare of park users; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that it is necessary to maintain public and private lands, streets, sidewalks, alleys, ways, creeks, waterways, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, plazas, open spaces, lots, parcels and other public and private areas within the city, in a clean, sanitary and accessible condition and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community, while recognizing that, subject to reasonable conditions, c amping and camping facilities associated with special events can be beneficial to the cultural and educational well - being of the city; and
WHEREAS, private property owners have complained to the City about the scope, size, and number of encampments on thei r property and the negative health and safety consequences 127
associated with those encampments and have regularly requested the City’s assistance in cleaning up those encampments; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and urgent for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the residents of the city and the public at large to enact an emergency measure to address the negative health and safety consequences associated with overnight encampments, including, but not limited to the health and s afety consequences created by the accumulation of human waste, the accumulation of garbage, including used needles used for the administration of drugs intravenously, and the safety of city employees from aggressive behavior and unwanted sexual comments; and
WHEREAS, updates to the Salinas Municipal Code are necessary in order to address issues associated with individuals loitering in and around public spaces and also associated with overnight camping within the city and the establishment of encampments on public property and private property; and
WHEREAS, the potential destruction of, damage to, or interference with, infrastructure that is critical to the provision of public services such as law enforcement, fire prevention, transportation, and utilities, including water and waste disposal is a principal threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. Destruction of, damage to, or interference with, critical infrastructure is caused by fire, contamination, restricting access, or other causes. Destruction of, damage to, or interference with, critical infrastructure is often caused by persons whose activities are not permitted or authorized in, on, or near critical infrastructure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF SALINAS as follows:
SECTION 1. Article XIV of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Article XIV. Prohibition Against Camping
Sec. 16-140.010. Purpose.
The public areas within the city, including streets, sidewalks, parks, public building and public land, should be readily accessible and available to residents and the public at large for use in a clean, safe, and healthy manner. The use of these areas by campers interferes with the ability of residents and the public at large to use the areas in the clean, healthy, and safe manner for the uses intended. Such camping and the attendant negative effects can constitute a public health and safety hazard, which adversely impacts other members of the public and neighborhoods, as well as industrial, agricultural, and commercial areas. Nonetheless, sleeping and resting are universal and unavoidable consequences of being human. For individuals with no access to priva te spaces, sleeping and resting can only be done in public. A purpose of this article is to strike a balance between the need of residents and the public at large to clean, reasonable, safe access to public spaces and the needs of individuals without access to private spaces to sleep and rest. It is necessary to maintain public and private lands, streets, sidewalks, alleys, ways, creeks, waterways, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, plazas, open spaces, lots, parcels and other public and private areas within the city, in a clean, sanitary and accessible condition. It is necessary to protect the health, 128
safety and welfare of the community. It is necessary for all humans to sleep and rest, and for those individuals without access to private spaces, to do so in public spaces. Nothing in this article is intended to interfere with otherwise lawful and ordinary uses of public or private property.
Sec. 16-140.020. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following definitions:
(a) "Camp" means to place, pitch or occupy camp facilities; to live temporarily in a camp facility or outdoors; to use camp paraphernalia.
(b) "Camp facilities" include, but are not limited to, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, huts, yurts, vehicles, vehicle camping outfits, temporary shelters, or other materials (whether hand-built or otherwise) for the purpose of sleeping, lying, or sheltering one or more persons . (c) "Camp paraphernalia" includes, but is not limited to, bedrolls, air mattresses, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks and similar equipment.
(d) "City facilities" are city hall, public libraries, the public service yard, police stations, public safety facilities, fire stations, airports, sports complexes, recreation center, the armory building, permit center, pump station, golf course, stormwater facility, sewage treatment plant, and parking garages owned or operated by the city of Salinas. (e) "Community development director" is the community development director or designee. (f) “Critical Infrastructure” means real property or a facility, whether privately or publicly owned, as approved by resolution of the City Council, that the City Manag er designates as being so vital and integral to the operation or functioning of the city that its damage, incapacity, disruption, or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the public health, safety, or welfare. Critical infrastructure may include, but is not limited to, government buildings, such as fire stations, police stations, libraries; structures such as antennas, bridges, roads, sidewalks, train tracks, drainage systems, surface channels, outfalls, or stormwater facilities; or systems, such as computer networks, public utilities, electrical wires, natural gas pipes, telecommunications facilities, or water sources.
(g) "Education facilities" are public or private schools, libraries, sports complexes, and recreation centers at which children regularly gather.
(h) "Establish" means to set up or move equipment, supplies or materials on to public or private property to camp or operate camp facilities.
(i) "Maintain" means to keep or permit equipment, supplies or materials to remain on public or private property in order to camp or operate camp facilities. (j) "Operate" means to participate or assist in establishing or maintaining a camp or camp facility. (k) "Private property" means all private property including, but not limited to, streets, si dewalk, alleys, and improved or unimproved land.
(l) "Public property" means any real or personal property owned or controlled by the city and includes, but is not limited to, any publicly-owned park, building, street, sidewalk, way, path, alley, park, parking lot or other public property owned or controlled by the city and located within the city of Salinas. Public property includes City facilities as defined in this section. (m) “Stormwater facility” means any constructed component of a stormwater system , whether public or private , designed or constructed to perform a particular function or multiple functions. Stormwater facilities include, but are not limited to, pipes, swales, ditches, culverts, 129
street gutters, detention basins, constructed wetlands, in filtration devices, catch basins, oil/water separators, and sediment basins.
(n) “Street” means streets, avenues, highways, lanes, alleys, ways, crossings or intersections, co- routes and cul-de-sacs.
Sec. 16-140.030. Unlawful camping.
Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted in the Salinas Municipal Code, it is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, establish, maintain, operate or occupy camping facilities, or use camp paraphernalia:
(a) On any public property;
(b) On any critical infrastructure ; within 25 -feet of critical infrastructure ; within 25 -feet of a vehicular or pedestrian entrance or exit of critical infrastructure; on those portions of a right- of-way that are required by state, local, or federal law to be free of obstruction to first responders, including but not limited to memb ers of law -enforcement, fire -prevention, or emergency medical services agencies; or within a wildfire risk area (as defined in California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 9, section 202).
(c) Any private property, improved or unimproved.
(d) The prohibition set forth in this section does not apply to:
(1) Overnight camping on private residential property, by no more than six people, with the consent of the property owner or a person in lawful possession of the property, provided the property owner or a person in lawful possession provides onsite access to flush toilets and onsite refuse disposal, and the camping does not pose a threat to the public’s health, safety, welfare, or otherwise create a public or private nuisance; (2) Mobile home parks and special occupancy parks;
(3) Camping on public or private property pursuant to a permit issued under Salinas Municipal Code Section 16-140.040; and
(4) Day use for lawful activities on public property where authorized. (e) Within 200 feet of any posted notice to vacate or to remove personal property posted pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 16-130.040 or other official signage designating a location for enforcement action or otherwise prohibiting sleeping, sitting, lying, camping, or placing personal property in that location.
A violation of this section is a misdemeanor. In addition to the remedies set forth in Penal Code section 370, the city may institute civil actions to abate a public nuisance pursuant to Sectio n 1-
8.1. Sec. 16-140.040. Overnight event permit.
The city manager may promulgate regulations to establish a program pursuant to which a permit may be issued to establish, maintain and operate a camp or a camp facility in connection with a special overnight event. A special overnight event is intended to include, but is not limited to, programs operated by departments of the city, events organized by nonprofit or community-based organizations, organized youth or school events, and sporting e vents. The regulations shall be published on the city’s website. Regulations promulgated by the city manager shall have the same force and effect of law and become effective upon date of publication. 130
Any person who establishes, maintains or operates a camp or camp facility without a permit may be subject to a misdemeanor. Such activity constitutes a public nuisance. In addition to the remedies set forth in Penal Code section 370, the city may institute civil actions to abate a public nuisance pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 1-8.1.
Sec. 16-140.050. Posting of overnight event permit.
It is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, conduct or carry on any camp or camp facility unless there shall be at all times posted in a conspicuous place upon the area or tract of land upon which the camp or camp facility is located a permit obtained from the city in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-140.040 of this chapter.
A violation of this section is a misdemeanor. In addition to the remedies set forth in Penal Code section 370, the city may institute civil actions to abate a pu blic nuisance pursuant to Section 1 -
8.1. Sec. 16-140.060. Conduct on public property, monuments, and lawns.
No person, after having been notified by a police officer or other city employee or official that he or she is in violation of the prohibition in this section shall:
(a) Walk, stand, sit, or lie upon any monument, vase, decorative fountain, drinking fountain, bike rack, trash receptacle, median, fire hydrant, street -tree planter, berm, utility cabinet, railing, fence, planter, stairwell, parking lot, or parking structure; (b) Walk, stand, sit, or lie upon any public lawn or planted area that is posted wi th signs that forbid such conduct;
A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
Sec. 16-140.070. Conduct on private property.
The city council finds and determines that encampments located on private property have at least the same health, safety, and welfare concerns as encampments on public property and find the same to constitute a nuisance. The city manager is authorized to promulgate all regulations necessary to provide for city clean -up and removal of encampments located on private pro perty and for the recovery of all costs and expenses associated therewith. The regulations shall be published on the city’s website. Regulations promulgated by the city manager shall have the same force and effect of law and become effective upon date of publication.
Sec. 16-140.080. Noticed cleanup of public property.
It is necessary to periodically close public property for cleaning and removal of accumulated garbage, refuse, hypodermic needles, and debris. The city council shall approve, by resolution, a 131
form and procedure the promulgation of public notice for the closing of public property for such cleanings. On no one day shall the city close for cleaning more than one fourth of the sidewalks in the city for cleaning.
SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances and all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed as of the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause a summary of this ordinance to be published once in a newspaper published and circulated in Salinas within fifteen (15) days after adoption. (Salinas Charter Section 11.9)
SECTION 4. CEQA Compliance. The City Council’s adoption of this ordinance is not a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it would not have a significant effect on the environment.
Additionally, the City Council’s adoption of this ordinance is exempt because it does not meet the definition of a “project” under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(1) and 15378(a), because it has no potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment.
SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
The Salinas City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, clause, and phrase thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance will take effect thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, 202 6, by the following vote:
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ABSTAIN:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
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Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
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Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. _____ (N.C.S.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE SALINAS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE STORAGE OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS
ON CITY PROPERTY
City Attorney Impartial Analysis
This ordinance amends Article XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code by prohibiting the storage of any personal property on City property and by redefining what personal property will be collected and stored as a part of the City’s enforcement of the Ordinance by cleaning-up an encampment. This ordinance also reduces the pre-cleanup noticing requirement to twenty- four hours and reduces the length of time personal belongings collected at a cleanup will be stored to sixty (60) days. This ordinance also allows for removal of personal property without prior notice in exigent circumstances involving an imminent threat to life, safety, health, or infrastructure.
WHEREAS, Salinas is a Charter city organized and operating pursuant to Article 7 of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, through previous legislative enactments (Ordinance No. 2564, Ordinance No. 2567, Ordinance No. 2599, and Resolution Nos. 20884 and 20908), the City Council declared its intent to prevent the misappropriation of City pr operty for personal use and the proliferation of encampments on public property that have a significant adverse effect on public health, safety, and welfare and impede or entirely obstruct access by emergency responders when responding to emergencies; and
WHEREAS, through its previous legislative enactments, the City Council made clear its intent to prevent the misappropriation of City property for personal use and to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that City property remains accessible and usable by all members of the public for the purposes for which such public property is intended and by ensuring that City property remains in a clean, sanitary, and accessible condition; and WHEREAS, the public areas within the city, including streets, sidewalks, parks, public buildings, and public land, should be readily accessible, free from obstruction, and available to the public at large for use in a safe and healthy manner; and
WHEREAS, the use of these areas for overnight camping purposes interferes with the ability of residents and the public at large to use the areas in the healthy and safe manner for the uses intended; and
WHEREAS, such camping activity can constitute a public health and safety hazard, which adversely impacts other memb ers of the public, neighborhoods, industrial, agricultural, and commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the proliferation of camping and encampments on public property in the city of Salinas which has obstructed access by pedestrians and users of Cit y facilities, individuals camping on public property and/or residing in encampments on public property frequently urinate and defecate on City property (and nearby private property) and have been observed using and distributing narcotics and alcohol causing unsafe and unsanitary conditions 134
to persist around and within the areas of the camps and/or the encampments creating an environment for the spread of disease and bacteria and an environment which prevents Salinas’s residents from using and accessing City facilities, including the City libraries and recreation centers; and
WHEREAS, City employees and members of the public at large have reported that overnight camping on City property has specifically interfered with their use of public buildings, public sidewalks, public streets, parking lots, parking garages, and other open spaces, including the public space surrounding the library and the public space in front of City Hall; and WHEREAS, City employees leaving City Hall have been confronted by overnight campers screaming, yelling, and displaying other aggressive and erratic behavior that has made those employees fear for their safety upon egress of the building; and WHEREAS, City employees have been confronted by overnight campers subjecting them to unwanted sexual comments; and
WHEREAS, City employees have observed individuals around the City Permit Center and the adjacent parking structure engage in sexual activity, as well as illegal drug use; and WHEREAS, members of the public as well as City employees have complained about the smell of public places, including the area in front of City Hall and the areas around the City libraries (particularly the John Steinbeck Library) and City Permit Center and adjacent parking structure, as a result of individuals loitering in and around those areas and as a result of overnight camping activity, including urination and defecation by overnight campers; and WHEREAS, drug paraphernalia has been found at the site of the overnight camp in front of City Hall; and
WHEREAS, it has been reported that public spaces can no longer be used by residents and the public at large for the manner and uses in which they were intended, including specific complaints that outdoor public spaces, including, but not limited to, the space in front of City Hall, the space around the City Permit Center and adjacent parking structure, and the space around the John Steinbeck Library, including the grass areas in front of the John Steinbeck Library, that were once used by residents and the public a t large to recreate, eat lunch, and take breaks can no longer be used for those purposes as a result of the litter, urine and feces left by individuals loitering in and around those areas and as a result of the overnight campers in those areas; and
WHEREAS, the lawn areas and other spaces on or around City property, including most-notably the lawn areas in front of City Hall and in front of the John Steinbeck Library are frequently used by persons in such a manner that they have been damaged and or d estroyed and in some cases present a danger to the health and safety of the community and of the patrons of those facilities; and
WHEREAS, City employees must regularly clean up and remove human waste from areas used for overnight camping including, but no t limited to, the space in front of City Hall, the space surrounding the John Steinbeck Library, recreation centers, public parking lots, and public parking garages; and
WHEREAS, residents and the public at large are prevented from the use of the public areas within and around the city, including streets, sidewalks, parks, public building and public land when those areas are obstructed by a gathering preventing the free passage by use of any street, 135
sidewalk, alley, public way, ingress to any public buildi ng, or place used by members of the public to go from place to place; and
WHEREAS, the abuse or mutilation of trees, plants, and lawn prevents residents and the public at large from the reasonable use and enjoyment of those items while costing the City substantial money and resources for the restoration of those items; and WHEREAS, urination and defecation outside of urinals, toilets, or commodes located in bathrooms, restrooms, or other structures specifically designated for the purpose of urination and defecation poses a significant health and safety problem to residents and the public at large as well as costing the city substantial money and resources to clean; and WHEREAS, from 2020-2023, an encampment within the Carr Lake area grew to over one hundred separate encampments causing the degradation of waterways through trash accumulation. The adjacent neighborhoods saw an increase in criminal activity during this same time period including, but not limited to, acts of indecent exposure and gang-related crimes (homicides, drug dealing, human trafficking, and gambling). In November 2023, the City removed approximately two hundred tons of debris from this area. A wooden walkway (commonly known as the “boardwalk”) that runs along East Laurel Drive on Carr Lake’s south end suffered structural damage by unsheltered individuals removing the wooden planks and digging underneath the boardwalk to establish encampments, thereby undermining the structural integrity of this pedestrian walkway; and
WHEREAS, encampments along the Alisal Creek have caused degradation of water quality due to human feces and trash entering the waterway; and
WHEREAS, between 2020-2023, the waterway near Casentini Street and Main Street 2020 -2023, became polluted as a result of trash and human waste being deposited into the waterway. The City cleaned out approximately ten tons of debris from this waterway. During this same time period, multiple fires occurred that were caused by individuals living in encampments along this waterway endangering nearby residential structures. Accumulated flammable debris have heightened fire risks within this area; and
WHEREAS, during the period 2020 -2025, the number of unsheltered individuals living in encampments in the Circle Drive and Cesar Chavez Park areas has significantly increased and impacted adjacent residential neighborhoods. Criminal activity including drug trafficking and residential theft has increased as a result, in addition to incidents of indecent exposure and evidence of drug use; and
WHEREAS, numerous shopping carts and camping paraphernalia routinely block the dead end of East San Luis Street as a result of the growing unsheltered population establishing encampments in this area; and
WHEREAS, the number of encampments in the CreekBridge area, from Veterans Parkway at East Laurel Drive to the rear of the Safeway grocery store on Constitution Boulevard has grown substantially. Public defecation and disposal of trash by the unsheltered living in these encampments into the waterway have caused degradation of water quality. Drug sales, drug use, 136
and human trafficking are common within this encampment area. Residential theft and robberies have risen as a result of the growing encampment area; and WHEREAS, the roadway underpass at Market Street is a focal point for unsheltered encampments leading to significant public health, safety, and quality of life concerns for nearby residents and commuters. The underpass’ location along a major roadway creates an intensified risk for residents of the encampment and for drivers as individuals from the encampment frequently walk into the roadway into traffic, endangering themselves and drivers. Fires started within the encampment cause damage to the roadway underpass threatening the structural integrity of the roadway. The proximity of this encampment to residential neighborhoods has lead to increased theft and vandalism, coupled with an increased insecurity among residents of the neighborhood. The visual blight of encampments adjace nt to and within the residential neighborhood diminishes the quality of life for residents of the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, during the period 2020 -2023, the number of encampments within the Chinatown area has increased significantly resulting in an equall y significant deterioration of the neighborhood due to increased crime; increased threats to public health from the presence of human waste, trash, rodents and vermin, drugs, and toxic waste. Police operations within this area during this time period and t o the present have uncovered extensive drug use and possession (including methamphetamine and fentanyl), possession of dangerous weapons (including knives, guns, and a hand grenade), and signs of gang control (where gangs exploit the unsheltered population by imposing “taxes” and coercing unsheltered into drug trafficking and other criminal activities). Local business are impacted by the presence of encampments by the blockage of sidewalks and entryways, which deter customers and visitors; and WHEREAS, the waterway on the Rico Street and West Lake Street area has been plagued by encampments leading to significant environmental issues. The waterway, vital for local agricultural and natural systems, has suffered contamination due to widespread drug use and the presence of human waste; and
WHEREAS, activities within Sherwood Park have been negatively affected by the presence of encampments, rendering it unsafe for use by the community. Widespread defecation and urination have created unhealthy conditions within the area set up with tables and benches for park users. Drug paraphernalia is present throughout the park posing a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of park users; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that it is necessary to maintain public and private lands, streets, sidewalks, alleys, ways, creeks, waterways, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, plazas, open spaces, lots, parcels and other public and private areas within the city, in a clean, sanitary and accessible condition and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community, while recognizing that, subject to reasonable conditions, camping and camping facilities associated with special events can be beneficial to the cultural and educational well - being of the city; and
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WHEREAS, private property owners have complained to the City about the scope, size, and number of encampments on their property and the negative health and safety consequences associated with those encampments and have regularly requested the City’s assist ance in cleaning up those encampments; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and urgent for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the residents of the city and the public at large to enact an emergency measure to address the negative health and safety consequences associated with overnight encampments, including, but not limited to the health and safety consequences created by the accumulation of human waste, the accumulation of garbage, including used needles used for the administrat ion of drugs intravenously, and the safety of city employees from aggressive behavior and unwanted sexual comments; and
WHEREAS, updates to the Salinas Municipal Code are necessary in order to address issues associated with individuals loitering in and aro und public spaces and also associated with overnight camping within the city and the establishment of encampments on public property and private property; and
WHEREAS, the potential destruction of, damage to, or interference with, infrastructure that is critical to the provision of public services such as law enforcement, fire prevention, transportation, and utilities, including water and waste disposal is a principal threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. Destruction of, damage to, or interference with, critical infrastructure is caused by fire, contamination, restricting access, or other causes. Destruction of, damage to, or interference with, critical infra structure is often caused by persons whose activities are not permitted or authorized in, on, or near critical infrastructure; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF SALINAS as follows:
SECTION 1. Article XIII of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Munici pal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Article XIII. Storage of Personal Property on City Property
Sec. 16-130.010. Purpose.
The public areas within the city, including streets, sidewalks, parks, public building s, and public land, should be readily accessible and available to residents and the public at large for use in a safe and healthy manner. The use of these areas for the storage of personal property interferes with the ability of residents and the public at large to use the areas in the healthy and safe manner for the uses intended. Such storage and the attendant negative effects can constitute a public health and safety hazard, which adversely impacts other members of the public and neighborhoods, as well as industrial, agricultural, and commercial areas. Nonetheless, individuals who have no access to private spaces, nonetheless need to retain access to a limited amount of personal property in public areas. A purpose of this article is to strike a balance between the need of residents and the public at large to reasonable, safe access to public space s and the needs of individuals without access to private spaces to retain access to a limited amount of personal property. It is necessary to maintain public and private lands, streets, sidewalks, alleys, ways, creeks, waterways, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, plazas, open spaces, lots, parcels and other public infrastructure and public and 138
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private areas within the city, in a safe, clean, sanitary and accessible condition. It is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. It is necessary for all humans to sleep and rest, and for those individuals without access to private spaces, to do so in public spaces. Nothing in this article is intended to interfere with otherwise lawful and ordinary uses of public or private property.
Sec. 16-130.020. Definitions.
The definitions contained in this subsection shall govern the construction, meaning, and application of words and phrases used in this article.
(a) "Administrative procedure" means the city's administrative procedure for the removal of personal property.
(b) "Bulky item" means any item that is too large to fit into a ninety-gallon container with the lid closed, including, but not limited to, a shed, structure, mattress, couch, chair, other furniture or appliance. A container with a volume of no more than ninety gallons used by an individual to hold his or her personal property shall not in itself be considered a bulky item. (c) "City property" means any real or personal property owned or controlled by the city and includes, but is not limited to, any publicly-owned park, building, street, sidewalk, way, path, alley, park, parking lot or other public property owned or controlled by the city and located within the city of Salinas.
(d) “Critical Infrastructure” means real property or a facility, whether privately or publicly owned, as approved by resolution of the City Council, that the City Manager designates as being so vital and integral to the operation or functioning of the city that its damage, incapacity, disruption, or destruction would have a debilitating impact on the public health, safety, or welfare. Critical infrastructure may include, but is not limited to, government buildings, such as fire stations, police stations, libraries; structures such as antennas, bridges, roads, sidewalks, train tracks, drainage systems, surface channels, outfalls, or stormwater facilities; or systems, such as computer networks, public utilities, electrical wires, natural gas pipes, telecommunications facilities, or water sources.
(e) "Person" means any individual, group, business, company, corporation, joint ve nture, partnership or other entity or association composed of two or more individuals. (f) “Personal belongings” means items (i) items with an apparent value of $50 or more; (ii) items of apparent personal value, including, but not limited to: eyeglasses; operational wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, or other medical equipment ; habitable tents ; personal papers (such as photographs, albums, IDs, bank statements, and legal papers) ; backpacks; containers; and operational bicycles, scooters, and strollers.
(g) "Personal property" means any and all tangible property, and includes, but is not limited to, goods, materials, merchandise, tents, tarpaulins, bedding, sleeping bags, hammocks, and personal belongings, as defined in this subsection.
(h) "Store", "stored", "storing" or "storage" means to put personal property aside or accumulate for use when needed, to put for safekeeping, and/or to place or leave in a public area. Moving personal property to another location in a public area or returning personal property to the same block on a daily or regular basis shall be considered storing and shall not be considered to be removing the personal property from a public area. This definition shall not include any 139
personal property that, pursuant to statute, ordinance, permit, regulation or other authorization by the city or state, is stored with the permission of the city or state on real property that i s owned or controlled by the city.
(i) "Tent" means any tent, as that term is generally understood, and also includes any tarpaulin, cover, structure or shelter, made of any material which is not open on all sides and which hinders an unobstructed view b ehind or into the area surrounded by the tarpaulins, cover, structure or shelter.
(j) "Unattended" means no person is present with the personal property who asserts or claims ownership over the personal property. Unattended personal property is considered to be abandoned. Conversely, property is considered "attended" if a person is present with the personal property and the person claims ownership over the personal property.
Sec. 16 -130.030. Regulation, collection and storage , a nd discarding of stored personal property.
(a) No person shall store any personal property on city property. (b) No person shall store any personal property on critical infrastructure; within 25-feet of critical infrastructure; within 25 -feet of a vehicular or pedestrian entrance or exit of critical infrastructure; on those portions of a right-of-way that are required by local, state, or federal law to be free of obstruction to first responders, including but not limited to members of law- enforcement, fire-prevention, or emergency medical services ag encies; or within a wi ldfire risk area (as defined in California Code of Regulations, t itle 24, part 9, section 202). Any violation of this subsecti on 16-130.030(b) may be abated immediately by the City without prior notice, if the violation poses an imminent threat to public health or safety. Abatement pursuant to this subsection may include, but is not limited to, removal of camp facilities, camp paraphernalia, personal property, garbage, hazardous waste, junk, or debris; and securing the permimeter of the property with fencing, gates, or bar ricades to prevent further occurrences of the nuisance activity.
(c) Except as my otherwise be provided in this Article, with pre-removal notice as specified in Section 16-130.040(a), the city may collect and store any unattended personal belongings that are not a health or safety hazard . Any other personal property will be disposed of and not collected and stored.
(1) Items that constitute a health or safety hazard and will not be collected and stored include, but are not limited to, (i) toxic sharps: needles, scissors, knives; (ii) chemicals: bleach, paint, oils, etc.; (iii) items (including bedding and clo thing) that appear soiled, including, but not limited to, by human waste, dirt, or bodily fluids; (iv) moldy, mildewed items; (v) items that may be infested by rodents or insects: rats, mice, fleas, lice, or bed bugs; and (vi) items that may pose a risk of fire or explosion, combustibles, and propane tanks or any item containing fuel or corrosives or other unidentified liquids. (2) If personal belongings are co-mingled or littered with needles, human waste, or other health risks, the entire pile of personal belongings may be disposed of. (3) Bulky items, perishable items such as food, and trash or debris will be disposed of and will not be collected and stored.
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(c) No person shall store any personal property on city property in such a manner that it does not allow for passage as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-336, 104 Stat. 328 (1990), as amended from time to time (ADA). Without prior notice, the city may move an d may immediately collect and store any personal belongings that are not a health a nd safety haza rd and may immediately discard any other personal property, whether attended or unattended, stored in a public area in such a manner that it does not allow for passage as required by the ADA. Post -removal notice shall be provided as set forth in Section 16-130.040(b).
(d) No person shall store any personal property on city property within ten feet of any operational and utilizable entrance, exit, driveway or loading dock. Without prior notice, the city may move and may immediately collect and store any personal property, whether attended or unattended, stored in a public area within ten feet of any operational and utilizable entrance, exit, driveway or loading dock. Post-removal notice shall be provided as set forth in Section 16-130.040(b).
(e) No person shall store personal property on city property that has a clearly posted closure time at any after the posted closure time. Without prior notice, the city may collect and store personal property, whether attended or unattended, stored on city property that has a clearly posted closure time, provided the personal property is removed and impounded after the posted closure time. Post -removal notice shall be provided as set forth in Section 16 - 130.040(b).
(f) No person shall store personal property on city property that has been noticed for a cleanup pursuant to Salinas City Code Section 16 -140.080. Without additional notice to that notice required by Section 16-140.080, the city may collect and remove personal property, whether attended or unattended, stored on city property that has been noticed for a cleanup, provided the personal property is collected and stored during the time of the noticed enforcement action or within twenty-four hours following any noticed enforcement action. Post-removal notice shall be provided as set forth in Section 16-130.040(b). (g) No person shall store any personal property on public property if th e personal property, whether attended or unattended, constitutes an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public. Without prior notice, the city may remove and may discard any personal property stored in a public area if the personal property pos es an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public.
(h) No person shall store any personal property in a public area if the personal property, whether attended or unattended, constitutes an evidence of a crime or contraband. Without prior notice, the city may remove and may discard any personal property that constitutes evidence of a crime or contraband, as permissible by law.
(i) No person shall store any bulky item on city property. Without prior notice, the city may remove and may discard any bulky item, whether attended or unattended, stored in on city property unless the bulky item is designed to be used as a shelter. For any bulky item that is designed to be used as a shelter, but does not constitute a Tent as defined in Section 16 - 130.020, with pre-removal notice as specified in Section 16-130.040(a), the city may remove and discard the bulky item, whether attended or unattended. If the bulky item violates another subsection herein, even if it is designed to be used as a shelter, the city may collect and store or discard the bulky item pursuant to that subsection.
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Sec. 16-130.040. Enforcement Action; Notices.
(a) Pre-Removal Notice. Except in exigent circumstances involving an imminent threat to life, safety, health, or infrastructure, the City, or an agent acting on its behalf , shall post a notice to vacate and to remove all personal propert y. Pre-removal notice shall be deemed provided if a written notice is provided to the person who is storing or claims ownership of the personal property, or is posted conspicuously by the City, or any agent acting on their behalf, on or near the personal prop erty at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the enforcement action by collection and storage of personal belongings and disposal of personal property. . No enforcement actions shall begin earlier than the dat e and time on the per-removal notice, If the enforcement operations do not begin within forty -eight (48) hours of the date written on the pre-removal notice, a new pre-removal notice must be posted a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours before enforcement actions may begin. The written notice shall contain the following:
(1) The location from which the personal property will be removed. (2) The date and time the notice was posted.
(3) A statement that the personal belongings have been stored in violation of Salinas City Code Section 16-130.030.
(4) A statement that the personal property may be impounded if not removed from public areas within twenty-four hours.
(5) A statement that moving personal property to another location in a public area shall not be considered removal of personal property from a public area. (6) The address where the personal belongings that have been collected will be stored, including a telephone number and the internet website of the city through which a person may receive information as to collected and stored personal belongings, as well as information as to voluntary storage location(s).
(7) A statement that collected and stored personal belongings may be discarded if not claimed within sixty (60) days after collection and storage.
(b) Post-Removal Notice. Upon removal of stored personal belongings, written notice shall be conspicuously posted in the area from which the personal belongings were removed. The written
(2) The date and approximate time the personal belongings were removed. (3) A statement that the personal belongings have been stored in violation of Salinas City Code Section 16-130.030.
(4) The address where the personal belongings will be located, including a telephone number and internet website of the city through which a person may receive information as to collected and stored personal belongings.
(5) A statement that collected and stored personal belongings may be discarded if not claimed within sixty (60) days after collection and storage.
(c) Where exigent circumstances requiring less than forty-eight (48) hours’ notice the City, or any agent acting on their behalf, shall provide as m uch notice as reasonably possible under the circumstances and, as reasonably possible following enforcement action, shall post post -removal notice at or near the site of the enforcement operation. 142
Sec. 16-130.050. Storage, disposal, and repossession of collected and stored property.
(a) Except as specified herein, the city shall move personal belongings that have been collected and stored to a place of storage.
(b) Except as specified herein, the city shall store personal belongings that have been collected and stored for sixty (60) days, after which time, if not claimed, it will be discarded. The city shall not be required to undertake any search for, or return, any impounded personal belongings stored for longer than sixty (60) days.
(c) The city shall maintain a record of the date any impounded personal belongings were discarded.
(d) The owner of personal belongings that have been collected and stored may repossess the personal belongings prior to their disposal upon submitting satisfactory proof of ownership.
A person may establish satisfactory proof of ownership by, among other methods, describing the location from and date when the personal belongings were impounded from a public area, and providing a reasonably specific and detailed description of the personal belongings.
Valid, government -issued identification is not required to claim impounded personal belongings.
Sec. 16-130.060. Ban on attachments to public and private property.
(a) Public Property. No person shall erect any barrier against or lay string or join any wires, ropes, chains or otherwise attach any personal property to any public property, including, but not limited to, a building or portion or protrusion thereof, fence, bus shelter, trash can, mail box, pole, bench, news rack, sign, tree, bush, shrub or plant, without the city's prior written consent. (b) Private Property. No person shall erect any barrier against or lay string or join any wires, ropes, chains or otherwis e attach any personal property to any private property in such a manner as to create an obstruction on or across any street or area where the public may travel. (c) Removal. Without prior notice, the city may remove any barrier, string, wires, ropes, chai ns or other attachment of personal property, whether attended or unattended, to any public property, or to any private property which creates an obstruction to any street or area where the public may travel.
Sec. 16-130.070. Illegal dumping.
Nothing herein precludes the enforcement of any law prohibiting illegal dumping.
Sec. 16-130.080. Unlawful conduct.
Salinas City Code Section 1-01.08 shall not apply to violations of this section except as follows:
(a) No person shall willfully resist, delay or obstruct a city employee from moving, removing, impounding or discarding personal property stored on city property in violation of Salinas City Code Section 16-130.030.
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(b) No person shall refuse to take down, fold, deconstruct or otherwise put away any tent erected or configured in violation of Salinas City Code Section 16-140.030, or willfully resist, delay or obstruct a city employee from taking down, folding, deconstructing, putting away, moving, removing, impounding or discarding the tent, including by refusing to vacate or retreat from the tent.
(c) No person shall refuse to remove any barrier, string, wire, rope, chain or other attachment that violates Salinas C ity Code Section 16 -130.060, or willfully resist, delay or obstruct a city employee from deconstructing, taking down, moving, removing, impounding or discarding the barrier, string, wire, rope, chain or other attachment, including by refusing to vacate or retreat from an obscured area created by the attachment. (d) No person shall willfully resist, delay or obstruct a city employee from removing or discarding a bulky item stored in violation of Salinas City Code Section 16 -130.030, including by refusing to vacate or retreat from within the bulky item or from an obscured area created by the bulky item.
(f) A violation of Salinas City Code Section 16-130.070 prohibiting illegal dumping.
SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances and all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed as of the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause a summary of this ordinance to be published once in a newspaper published and circulated in Salinas within fifteen (15) days after adoption. (Salinas Charter Section 11.9)
SECTION 4. CEQA Compliance. The City Council’s adoption of this ordinance is not a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it would not have a significant effect on the environment.
Additionally, the City Council’s adoption of this ordinance is exempt because it does not meet the definition of a “project” under CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(1) and 15378(a), because it has no potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment.
SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Salinas City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, clause, and phrase thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance will take effect thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, 2026, by the following vote:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE
REMOV AL OF UNLAWFUL CAMPSITES, BULKY ITEMS, AND PERSONAL
BELONGINGS
WHEREAS, Salinas is a Charter city organized and operating pursuant to Article 7 of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, through previous legislative enactments (Ordinance No. 2564, Ordinance No. 2567, Ordinance No. 2599 and Resolution Nos. 20884 and 20908), the City Council declared its intent to prevent the misappropriation of City property for personal use and the proliferation of encampments on public property that have a significant adverse effect on public health, safety, and welfare and impede or entirely obstruct access by emergency responders when responding to emergencies; and
WHEREAS, through its previous legislative enactments, the City Council made clear its intent to prevent the misappropriation of City property for personal use and to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that City property remains accessible and usable by all members of the public for the purposes for which such public property is intended and by ensuring that City property remains in a clean, sanitary, and accessible condition; and
WHEREAS, the public areas within the city, including streets, sidewalks, parks, public buildings, and public land, should be readily accessible, free from obstruction, and available to the public at large for use in a safe and healthy manner; and
WHEREAS, the use of these areas for overnight camping purposes interferes with the ability of residents and the public at large to use the areas in the healthy and safe manner for the uses intended; and
WHEREAS, such camping activity can constitute a public health and safety hazard, which adversely impacts other members of the public, neighborhoods, industrial, agricultural, and commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the proliferation of camping and encampments on public property in the city of Salinas which has obstructed access by pedestrians and users of City facilities, individuals camping on public property and/or residing in encampments on public property frequently urinate and defecate on City property (and nearby private property) and have been observed using and distributing narcotics and alcohol causing unsafe and unsanitary conditions to persist around and within the areas of the camps and/or the encampments creating an environment for the spread of disease and bacteria and an environment which prevents Salinas’s residents from using and accessing City facilities, including the City libraries and recreation centers; and
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WHEREAS, City employees and members of the public at large have reported that overnight camping on Ci ty property has specifically interfered with their use of public buildings, public sidewalks, public streets, parking lots, parking garages, and other open spaces, including the public space surrounding the library and the public space in front of City Hall; and
WHEREAS, City employees leaving City Hall have been confronted by overnight campers screaming, yelling, and displaying other aggressive and erratic behavior that has made those employees fear for their safety upon egress of the building; and
WHEREAS, City employees have been confronted by overnight campers subjecting them to unwanted sexual comments; and
WHEREAS, City employees have observed individuals around the City Permit Center and the adjacent parking structure engage in sexual activity, as well as illegal drug use; and
WHEREAS, members of the public as well as City employees have complained about the smell of public places, including the area in front of City Hall and the areas around the City libraries (particularly the John Steinbeck Library) and City Permit Center and adjacent parking structure, as a result of individuals loitering in and around those areas and as a result of overnight camping activity, including urination and defecation by overnight campers; and
WHEREAS, drug paraphernalia has been found at the site of the overnight camp in front of City Hall; and
WHEREAS, it has been reported that public spaces can no longer be used by residents and the public at large for the manner and uses in which they were intended, including specific complaints that outdoor public spaces, including, but not limited to, the space in fr ont of City Hall, the space around the City Permit Center and adjacent parking structure, and the space around the John Steinbeck Library, including the grass areas in front of the John Steinbeck Library, that were once used by residents and the public at large to recreate, eat lunch, and take breaks can no longer be used for those purposes as a result of the litter, urine and feces left by individuals loitering in and around those areas and as a result of the overnight campers in those areas; and
WHEREAS, the lawn areas and other spaces on or around City property, including most-notably the lawn areas in front of City Hall and in front of the John Steinbeck Library are frequently used by persons in such a manner that they have been damaged and or destroye d and in some cases present a danger to the health and safety of the community and of the patrons of those facilities; and
WHEREAS, City employees must regularly clean up and remove human waste from areas used for overnight camping including, but not limi ted to, the space in front of City Hall, the space 147
surrounding the John Steinbeck Library, recreation centers, public parking lots, and public parking garages; and
WHEREAS, residents and the public at large are prevented from the use of the public areas within and around the city, including streets, sidewalks, parks, public building and public land when those areas are obstructed by a gathering preventing the free passage by use of any street, sidewalk, alley, public way, ingress to any public building, o r place used by members of the public to go from place to place; and
WHEREAS, the abuse or mutilation of trees, plants, and lawn prevents residents and the public at large from the reasonable use and enjoyment of those items while costing the City substantial money and resources for the restoration of those items; and
WHEREAS, urination and defecation outside of urinals, toilets, or commodes located in bathrooms, restrooms, or other structures specifically designated for the purpose of urination and defecation poses a significant health and safety problem to residents and the public at large as well as costing the city substantial money and resources to clean; and
WHEREAS, from 2020-2023, an encampment within the Carr Lake area grew to over one hundred separate encampments causing the degradation of waterways through trash accumulation. The adjacent neighborhoods saw an increase in criminal activity during this same time period including, but not limited to, acts of indecent exposure and gang-related crimes (homicides, drug dealing, human trafficking, and gambling). In November 2023, the City removed approximately two hundred tons of debris from this area. A wooden walkway (commonly known as the “boardwalk”) that runs along East Laurel Drive on Carr Lake ’s south end suffered structural damage by unsheltered individuals removing the wooden planks and digging underneath the boardwalk to establish encampments, thereby undermining the structural integrity of this pedestrian walkway; and
WHEREAS, encampments along the Alisal Creek have caused degradation of water quality due to human feces and trash entering the waterway; and
WHEREAS, between 2020-2023, the waterway near Casentini Street and Main Street 2020 -2023, became polluted as a result of trash and human waste being deposited into the waterway. The City cleaned out approximately ten tons of debris from this waterway. During this same time period, multiple fires occurred that were caused by individuals living in encampments along this waterway endangering n earby residential structures. Accumulated flammable debris have heightened fire risks within this area; and
WHEREAS, during the period 2020 -2025, the number of unsheltered individuals living in encampments in the Circle Drive and Cesar Chavez Park areas ha s significantly increased and impacted adjacent residential neighborhoods. Criminal activity including drug trafficking and 148
residential theft has increased as a result, in addition to incidents of indecent exposure and evidence of drug use; and
WHEREAS, numerous shopping carts and camping paraphernalia routinely block the dead end of East San Luis Street as a result of the growing unsheltered population establishing encampments in this area; and
WHEREAS, the number of encampments in the CreekBridge area, from Veterans Parkway at East Laurel Drive to the rear of the Safeway grocery store on Constitution Boulevard has grown substantially. Public defecation and disposal of trash by the unsheltered living in these encampments into the waterway have caused degradation of water quality. Drug sales, drug use, and human trafficking are common within this encampment area. Residential theft and robberies have risen as a result of the growing encampment area; and WHEREAS, the roadway underpass at Market Street is a foca l point for unsheltered encampments leading to significant public health, safety, and quality of life concerns for nearby residents and commuters. The underpass’ location along a major roadway creates an intensified risk for residents of the encampment and for drivers as individuals from the encampment frequently walk into the roadway into traffic, endangering themselves and drivers. Fires started within the encampment cause damage to the roadway underpass threatening the structural integrity of the roadway . The proximity of this encampment to residential neighborhoods has lead to increased theft and vandalism, coupled with an increased insecurity among residents of the neighborhood. The visual blight of encampments adjacent to and within the residential neighborhood diminishes the quality of life for residents of the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, during the period 2020 -2023, the number of encampments within the Chinatown area has increased significantly resulting in an equally significant deterioration of the neighborhood due to increased crime; increased threats to public health from the presence of human waste, trash, rodents and vermin, drugs, and toxic waste. Police operations within this area during this time period and to the present have uncovered extensive drug use and possession (including methamphetamine and fentanyl), possession of dangerous weapons (including knives, guns, and a hand grenade), and signs of gang control (where gangs exploit the unsheltered population by imposing “taxes” and coercing unsheltered into drug trafficking and other criminal activities). Local business are impacted by the presence of encampments by the blockage of sidewalks and entryways, which deter customers and visitors; and WHEREAS, the waterway on the Rico Street and West Lake Street area has been plagued by encampments leading to significant environmental issues. The waterway, vital for local agricultural and natural systems, has suffered contamination due to widespread drug use and the presence of human waste; and
WHEREAS, activities within Sherwood Park have been negatively affected by the presence of encampments, rendering it unsafe for use by the community. Widespread defecation and urination have created unhealthy conditions within the area set up with tables an d benches for 149
park users. Drug paraphernalia is present throughout the park posing a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of park users; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that it is necessary to maintain public and private lands, streets, sidewalks, alleys, ways, creeks, waterways, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, plazas, open spaces, lots, parcels and other public and private areas within the city, in a clean, sanitary and accessible condition and to protect the health, safety an d welfare of the community, while recognizing that, subject to reasonable conditions, camping and camping facilities associated with special events can be beneficial to the cultural and educational well - being of the city; and
WHEREAS, private property own ers have complained to the City about the scope, size, and number of encampments on their property and the negative health and safety consequences associated with those encampments and have regularly requested the City ’s assistance in cleaning up those encampments; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and urgent for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the residents of the city and the public at large to enact an emergency measure to address the negative health and safety consequences associated with ove rnight encampments, including, but not limited to the health and safety consequences created by the accumulation of human waste, the accumulation of garbage, including used needles used for the administration of drugs intravenously, and the safety of city employees from aggressive behavior and unwanted sexual comments; and
WHEREAS, updates to the Salinas Municipal Code are necessary in order to address issues associated with individuals loitering in and around public spaces and also associated with overnight camping within the city and the establishment of encampments on public property and private property; and
WHEREAS, the potential destruction of, damage to, or interference with, infrastructure that is critical to the provision of public services such a s law enforcement, fire prevention, transportation, and utilities, including water and waste disposal is a principal threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. Destruction of, damage to, or interference with, critical infrastructure is caused by fire, contamination, restricting access, or other causes. Destruction of, damage to, or interference with, critical infrastructure is often caused by persons whose activities are not permitted or authorized in, on, or near critical infrastructure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF SALINAS as follows:
1. The Administrative Procedures for the Removal of Unlawful Campsites, Bulky Items, and Personal Property attached hereto are hereby approved.
2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions and all administrative procedures in conflict herewith are hereby repealed as of the effective date of this resolution. 150
PASSED AND APPROVED this _____ day of ___________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
Attachment A:
Administrative Procedure: Removal of Unlawful Campsites, Bulky Items, and Personal Belongings; Administrative Procedure
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Administrative Procedure: Removal of Unlawful Campsite, Bulky Items, and Personal Belongings This is the Administrative Procedure (“Policy”) for the City’s response to and removal of unlawful homeless encampments and the implementation of Article XIII and Article XIV of Chapter 16 of the Salinas Municipal Code.
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to establish a clear and compassionate approach for City staff when addressing homeless encampments located on public property within the city of Salinas. This Policy outlines the steps for proper notification, the removal of encampments, and the provision of resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in accordance with applicable laws, including the U.S. Constitution, California Constitution and State law, and local ordinances.
Homeless encampments on private property are handled by private property owners and may be handled by the Salinas Police Department pursuant to California Penal Code 602(o).
Scope
This Policy applies to all City staff involved in the identification, notification, and removal of homeless encampments, including the Public Works Department, Salinas Outreach & Response Team (SORT), Law Enforcement, Code Enforcement, and other relevant departments.
1. Identification and Documentation of Encampments
1.1. Initial Identification
Homeless encampments may be identified through reports from the public, City staff, or routine inspections by the Public Works Department, Code Enforcement, SORT, or Law Enforcement and shared at the Encampment Response Team (ERT) Assessment meetings.
1.2. Assessment
Before any enforcement action is taken, City staff will assess and discuss the location and size of the encampment, the number of individuals impacted and their service needs, and any potential safety hazards or highly vulnerable individuals (e.g., medically fragile, seniors, children, etc.).
City staff will work together in the identification, notification, and removal of homeless encampments
1.3. Encampment Documentation
City SORT staff will document the location, size, number of occupants, and conditions of the encampment, including photographs and maps of tent structures, if appropriate. A report shall be generated to provide a record of the encampment for future reference and coordination of resources.
This information will be shared as soon as possible with the ERT
2. Notification Requirements
2.1. Notice to Individuals in Encampments
At least 48 hours prior to the removal of any encampment, Public Works staff will provide a written notice. When an encampment has 10 or more people, every effort will be made to provide at least a 15-day notice to allow for a coordinated “Health and Safety Day”. 152
Pre-Removal Notice: Regardless of the amount of notice time, the notice must be filled out completely and include:
The removal date, time and location of the planned removal. Contact information including address and telephone number for property collection and notice that personal property may be stored for up to sixty (60) days. A statement that moving personal property to another location in a public area will not be considered removal of personal property from a public area. Instructions on how to contact Salinas Homeless Services Information Line (HSIL) and the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers (CHSP) for assistance in accessing resources and emergency shelters.
A reminder that personal belongings should be removed prior to the scheduled removal to avoid disposal.
Post-Removal Notice: Written notice will be posted in the area from which the personal property was removed. The Notice will contain the following:
The date and approximate time the personal property was removed. Information on where the personal property was stored including address and telephone number for property collection.
A statement that the personal property will be discarded after sixty (60) days.
2.2. Language Access
Notices shall be provided in English and Spanish to help ensure that all individuals can understand the information being provided.
2.3. Alternative Notice Methods
If providing written notice is not feasible (e.g., if the encampment is inaccessible), City staff will attempt to notify individuals via other means.
Notification will also be provided to the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers (CHSP) to activate the CoC Encampment Response Notification.
2.4. Special Circumstances
If the encampment is located in an area with known public health or safety concerns (e.g., near hazardous materials, water sources, or areas with frequent criminal activity), the timeline for removal may be shortened, but every effort will be made to provide as much notice as possible.
3. Removal of Homeless Encampments
3.1. Safety and Health Considerations
Removal of encampments must be done in a manner that ensures the safety and well-being of individuals, City staff, and the general public.
Special consideration should be given to vulnerable individuals, including those with disabilities, elderly persons, or those experiencing severe mental illness, who may require additional assistance.
Personal belongings should be handled with care. Except as otherwise provided in this Policy, City staff must ensure that personal items are not destroyed or discarded without prior written notification.
3.2. Coordination with Homeless Outreach Services
Prior to removal, Public Works and Police Department will coordinate with the SORT to ensure that outreach services are offered to individuals, providing them with information about available shelters, housing, and other support services, including the coordination of personal belonging 153
storage support through the Public Works Department.
3.3. Removal Process
If individuals refuse to relocate or accept services, the removal process will continue. Public Works staff or a contractor will clear the site of the enforcement action of waste, debris, and any hazardous materials, in accordance with City protocols. The site of the enforcement action should be cleaned up as soon as possible to avoid public health risks and to restore the space for general public use.
3.4. Personal Belongings.
Personal belongings collected at the encampment site that are not a health or safety hazard shall be tagged and stored for not less than sixty (60) days following an enforcement action. a. Items that constitute a health or safety hazard and will not be collected and stored include, but are not limited to, (i) toxic sharps: needles, scissors, knives; (ii) chemicals: bleach, paint, oils, etc.; (iii) items (including bedding and clothing) that appear soiled, including, but not limited to, by human waste, dirt, or bodily fluids; (iv) moldy, mildewed items; (v) items that may be infested by rodents or insects: rats, mice, fleas, lice, or bed bugs; and (vi) items that may pose a risk of fire or explosion, combustibles, and propane tanks or any item containing fuel or corrosives or other unidentified liquids.
b. If personal belongings are co-mingled or littered with needles, human waste, or other health risks, the entire pile of personal belongings may be disposed of. c. Bulky items, perishable items such as food, and trash or debris will be disposed of and will not be collected and stored.
4. Record Keeping
Documentation of encampment removals must be stored in a shared drive. Each file should be retained for a minimum of three (3) years and should contain:
Any photographs taken in connection to the encampment; Writings reflecting assessments, evaluations, summaries, receipts and notices, items collected, and items retrieved, if any;
Name(s) of the contractor(s) involved in the removal; Name(s) of the social service providers; and
Any information regarding personal property
Conclusion
The City of Salinas is committed to addressing homelessness in a manner that is respectful, compassionate, and compliant with legal standards. This Policy seeks to balance public safety and cleanliness with the rights and dignity of those experiencing homelessness, ensuring that individuals are provided with opportunities for services and housing in a manner that fosters their well-being.
This Policy would be reviewed and updated periodically to stay aligned with evolving state laws, court rulings, and best practices for homeless outreach and care.
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City of Salinas
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmembers:
Jose Luis Barajas, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2 Margaret D'Arrigo, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4 Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Aurelio Salazar, District 6 Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDATuesday, January 27, 2026
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Jose Barajas
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Margaret D'Arrigo
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Aurelio Salazar
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Present: 7 -
CITY OF CHAMPIONS
The City Council recognized Aldo Barron as a City of Champion for District 1.
Aldo Barron
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
No disclosures reported.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ID#25-525 Salinas Youth Council Updates and Comments
No action required. The City of Salinas Youth Council provided an administrative update to the City Council.
ID#26-007 Artificial Intelligence Technology Update
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January 27, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft
Received report from Information Systems Manager Carlos Ortega highlighting the City's commitment to responsible AI policy adoption, mitigating data quality and security risks in compliance with ethical, social, legal, and regulatory standards to support operational efficiencies and improve public service delivery to constituents. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following members of the public commented on the report:
Jose Guerra
Cary Swensen
Marisol Moreno
No action. Received an Administrative Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-598 Conditional Use Permit 2025-023; appeal of Planning Commission denial of a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District.
Received report from Planning Manager Courtney Grossman regarding Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit 2025-023, denying a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District. He reported that the Applicant (Simon Maida) submitted a Conditional Use Permit application requesting approval to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license – Off-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits) at a proposed 2,618 square-foot convenience store located in the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road. On November 19, 2025. The Planning Commission considered the request and denied the Conditional Use Permit based on findings contained in the Planning Commission Resolution 2025-11. The Planning Commission determined that it could not establish a finding of Public Convenience or Necessity which is required to approve an alcohol related use in a census tract that is already undue concentrated for the number of off-sale alcohol licenses. The Planning Commission’s findings for denial included proximity to a similar off-sale alcohol related use, proximity to a school, and potential for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) related accidents. On December 1, 2025, the Applicant appealed the Planning Commission decision to deny the Conditional Use Permit.
Conditional Use Permit 2025-023 was originally scheduled for City Council consideration on January 13, 2026, but was continued until January 27, 2026. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following members of the public commented on the report:
Jose Guerra
Marisol Moreno
Liligor Damaso
Tom
Uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit 2025-023, denying a request to establish and operate an off-sale alcohol related use (Type 21 ABC License) at a proposed convenience store located at the Laurel West Shopping Center at 1018 North Davis Road in the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District.
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Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 2026-008
ID#25-607 Establishment of a Zone of Benefit in the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area - CONTINUED INDEFINITELY
Continued to February 3, 2026.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-553 Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to Schools Received report from City Engineer Adriana Robles regarding the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project. She reported that on December 6, 2022, City Council adopted the Salinas Safe Routes to Schools Plan as a key strategic planning document.
At its May 16, 2023, meeting, City Council accepted $8 million in Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funds for the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project (“Project”). The proposed improvements include a road diet, roundabout at the Harden Parkway/McKinnon St. intersection and bike and pedestrian improvements along McKinnon St and Westminster Dr. Improvements are proposed within the existing right of way and are minor based on the preliminary environmental study (PES). It was requested that Council consider approval the proposed Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project and find the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) for minor alterations to existing roadway facilities. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following members of the public commented on the report:
Sharon Fields
Joey Alvarado
Unidentified audience member
Eric Petersen
A motion to approve a Resolution approving the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project and finding the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c).
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 2026-009
ID#26-009 Establishment of a First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program
A motion to approve a Resolution
1. Establishing the First Time Home Buyer, Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program (MDPAP); and
2. Increasing estimated Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant revenue from allocation years 2021 and 2022 by $1,034,137; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to promulgate the MDPAP
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guidelines, and negotiate and execute all applicable forms, conditional commitment letters, agreements, and subsequent amendments as needed to implement the MDPAP Program.
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 2026-010
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#26-001 Minutes
Tabled the minutes of January 13, 2026.
ID#25-620 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, Resolution approving the Harden Parkway Path and Safe Routes to School Project and finding the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
7 -
Enactment No: RES 2026-011
ID#25-609 Fire Station Alerting Systems Purchase and CIP Funds Transfer Request Upon motion by Councilmember Barrera, seconded by Councilmember Barajas, Resolution was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
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Enactment No: RES 2026-012
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Received brief oral report from the City Manager.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#26-010, Version: 1
Enterprise Fleet Management Vehicle Leasing
Approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 23328 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the lease of ten (10) vehicles from September 9, 2025, to December 9, 2030, in the amount of $105,600 per year for a total cost of $658,000.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRURAY 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
FROM: DAVID JACOBS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TITLE: ENTERPRISE VEHICLE LEASING
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 23328 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the lease of ten (10) vehicles from September 9, 2025, to December 9, 2030 , in the amount of $105,600 per year for a total cost of $658,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On September 9, 2025 , the City Council Approved Resolution No. 23328 which authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management. The Res olution included language for specific types of vehicles. Since the Resolution was passed Ford has discontinued the F150 Lightnings. The Fleet Department has also determined that the cargo van and the sedans are no longer needed and instead will switch to pickups. The total number of leased vehicles will remain at 10 and the total lease amount will remain the same.
BACKGROUND:
The City uses multiple vehicles in the Police , Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works Departments to help provide City services. The City’s standard fleet practice historically has been to purchase vehicles in full, requiring the City to include 100% of the purchase price in the budget any year a vehicle is purchased. This causes the City’s budget to periodically spike when vehicles need replacement. The need for a large capital outlay in the first year to purchase any vehicle has required the City to keep some vehicles beyond their useful life, increasing maintenance costs and staff time in maintaining the older vehicles.
Leasing vehicles would require the City to budget for the payment of the leases annually and agree to replace the vehicles on a 5-year schedule. This will allow for a consistent budgeting process and help maintain the fleet in a much more cos t-effective manner. Enterprise’s analysis shows a savings based on vehicle equity, fuel savings, and maintenance savings and, of the 377 vehicles currently in the City’s fleet, it has been determined that 294 of those vehicles would be eligible for the lease program.
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The City’s research indicates mixed results from the cities that were surveyed. However, city to city comparisons may not be uniform and therefore it’s hard to determine if the results are reflective of the program itself or the city’s implementation of the program. Staff is recommending a pilot program with 10 vehicles to see how the program works and what kind of savings, if any, will be realized.
Pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-25, the City can utilize cooperative purchases with other government agencies as a means of making purchases without having to go through a competitive process. Enterprise was awarded a Sourcewell contract through an RFP process. The Sourcewell contract is 03122-EFM.
The 10 -vehicle lease program was originally planned to include six (6) Ford F150 Lightning trucks, one mid -size electric SUV, a half ton cargo van, and two (2) full size sedans. With the Lightnings being discontinued and the sedans and cargo vans no longer needed staff would like to change the lease to include eight (8) pickup trucks and two (2) mid-size electric SUVs. The lease would be $8,800 per month or $105,600 per year.
The lease program will also allow the City to partially electrify its fleet, since the lease will include electric vehicles as they become available.
This item was presented to the Finance Committee on August 12, 2025. The Committee recommended the City proceed with the pilot program of leasing ten ( 10) vehicles as outlined in this Report.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project . 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).
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
Yes.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
This action supports the City Council goals of “ Ensure fiscal responsibility and financial management” and “Provide high quality customer service.”
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The Public Works Department has worked with Finance Department and the City Attorney’s office to review the financial impacts and the lease agreements for this proposed pilot program.
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FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
The pilot program will have no impact on the FY 2025-26 budget. Existing Vehicle Replacement Fund appropriations will be used to cover the cost of the lease and corresponding vehicle(s) planned to be purchased are now included in the leasing program.
Fund
General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name
Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
7121 66.5500 Capital outlay Vehicles $444,062 $105,600
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
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1 RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE
FLEET MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the City currently has a fleet of 377 vehicles that range in age from 1 year to 29 years; and
WHEREAS, Enterprise Fleet Management (“Enterprise”) reviewed the City’s vehicle fleet and found 294 vehicles that would be eligible for their lease program; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has recommended a pilot program to lease ten (10) vehicles to help determine whether a lease program is a more effective method for managing the City’s vehicle fleet; and
WHEREAS, Enterprise put together a lease program for ten (10) vehicles to include eight (8) pickup trucks and two (2) mid-size electric SUVs; and
WHEREAS, the lease for the ten (10) vehicles would be $8,800 per month or $105,600 per year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 23328, approved by the City Council on September 9, 2025, is hereby rescinded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the lease of ten (10) vehicles from September 9, 2025, to December 9, 2030, at a cost o f $8,800 per month or $105,600 per year, for a total cost of $658,000.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of February 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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City of Salinas
Legislation Text
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
File #: ID#26-020, Version: 1
Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for Architectural Services
Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for architectural services to expand the scope of services and to increase the total compensation amount by $473,610 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $1,314,499.
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CITY OF SALINAS
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FROM: LISA BRINTON, DIRECTOR
THROUGH: GRANT LEONARD, PLANNING MANAGER
TITLE: AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH TEF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR
DESIGN, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for architectural services to expand the scope of services and to increase the total compensation amount by $473,610 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $1,314,499.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City currently has a professional services agreement with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. to develop conceptual site plans and architectural renderings for a mixed -use affordable housing development to be located on City -owned property at 34 , 36, 38, and 40, 37 and 39, and 45 Soledad Street. This Amendment expands the scope of services provided and increases the total compensation amount by $473,610 for a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $1,314,499.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the on -going efforts to implement the Chinatown Revitalization Plan (2019), the City purchased 34, 36, 38, and 40 Soledad Street in December 2022. In 2023 the City applied for and received $1,555,000 in Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2.0) funding from t he Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) to complete predevelopment activities for the development of mixed-use affordable housing to be located at 34, 36, 38, and 40 Soledad Street in the Chinatown neighborhood.
In February 2024, the City entered into a professional services agreement with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $82,250 to develop conceptual site plans and architectural renderings for a mixed -use affordable housing development to be located at 34, 36, 38, and 40 Soledad Street. In October 2024, the City received authorization from AMBAG to 167
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expand the scope of work for the REAP 2.0 funding to include other properties within Chinatown that could be developed for mixed -use affordable housing. On N ovember 19, 2024 , the Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. agreement to further refine the design concepts, select a preferred concept for 34, 36, 38, and 40 Soledad Street, to include additional design and pre -development work for the City -owned property at 45 Soledad Street, extend the contract term to December 31, 2025, and increase the not to exceed compensation amount to $252,290. On July 1, 2025, the Council approved Amendment No. 2 to develop the design c oncepts for 34, 36, 38, 40 and 45 Soledad Street into schematic designs for entitlement prior to the preparation of a Request for Proposals for development of the sites.
Amendment No. 2 also included design work for 37 and 39 Soledad Street, which is the l ocation of the historic Republic Café , a cornerstone of the Chinatown Revitalization Plan. Amendment No. 2 also extended the contract term to December 31, 2026, and increased the not-to-exceed compensation amount to $736,560. On October 28, 2025, the Council approved Amendment No. 3 to complete additional design, historic structure analysis, structural engineering, and geotechnical work for 34, 36, 38 and 40, 37 and 39, and 45 Soledad Street. Amendment No. 3 increased the not to exceed compensation amount to $840,889.
To date, TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. has prepared conceptual site plans and architectural renderings for 34, 36, 38, 40 and 45 Soledad Street that have been informed by site visits, the historic context of the property and neighborhood, multiple stakeholder meetings, and consultation with affordable and market rate housing developers. A Site Plan Review Application for a 55 unit multifamily residential development and amenities was submitted in early January 2026. Renderings for 37 and 39 Soledad are currently being developed.
Amendment No. 4 allows the City and TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. to complete additional design work for 45 Soledad Street and pr ovide Permit and Bid documents and construction administration for 37-39 Soledad Street. The expanded scope of work is detailed in the proposal from TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. (Exhibit A).
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project . 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 potent ial for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter doe s not cause a direct or foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
Yes.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Development of the City-owned properties in Chinatown advances the City Council’s 2025-2028 Housing and Economic Development initiatives by supporting the development of mixed-use affordable housing and the revitalization of the Chinatown neighborhood.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The Community Development Department is leading this effort with close coordination with Public Works and Finance Departments.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
Funding for th is project had previously come entirely from the Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2.0) from the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG).
However, REAP 2.0 funding has a March 31, 2026, expenditure deadline and TEF Design’s work will extend past March 31, 2026 . Therefore, funding for Amendment No. 4 will come from the City’s Chinatown Revitalization CIP (9070). Additionally, to meet the March 31, 2026, REAP 2.0 expenditure deadline, $135,000 in REAP 2.0 funds previously allocated to TE F Design’s work will be reallocated to a separate project to clean and stabilize 37 and 39 Soledad Street.
Fund
General Ledger Number
(Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account
Name
Remaining Budget
Appropriation
Amount Requested
1000 30.9070.63.5900 Outside Services Other
Professional Services
$1,059,908 $473,610
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Amendment No. 4
a. Exhibit “A” TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. Proposal/Scope of Work
3. Professional Services Agreement
4. Amendment No. 1
5. Amendment No. 2
6. Amendment No. 3
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINAS AND TEF
ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DEISGN, INC
WHEREAS, as part of the on -going efforts to implement the Chinatown Revitalization Plan, the City purchased 34, 36, 38, and 40 Soledad Street in December 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for and received $1,555,000 in Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2.0) funding from the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) to complete predevelopment activities for the development of mixed -use affordable housing to be located at 34, 36, 38, and 40 Soledad Street; and
WHEREAS, In February 2024, the Ci ty entered into an Agreement for Professional Services with TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. to develop conceptual site plans and architectural renderings for a mixed -use affordable housing development to be located at 34, 36, 38, and 40 Soledad Street; and
WHEREAS, in October 2024, the City received authorization from AMBAG to expand the scope of work for the REAP 2.0 funding to include other properties within Chinatown that could be developed for mixed-use affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, on N ovember 19, 2024, the Council approved Amendment No. 1 to refine the design concepts further and select a preferred concept for 34, 36, 38, and 40 Soledad Street, to include additional design and pre -development work for the City -owned property at 45 Soled ad Street, extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2025, and increase the not to exceed compensation amount to $252,290; and
WHEREAS, On July 1, 2025, the Council approved Amendment No. 2 to develop the design concepts for 34, 36, 38, and 40, 37 a nd 39, and 45 Soledad Street into schematic designs for entitlement prior to the preparation of a Request for Proposals for development of the sites, extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2026, and increase the not to exceed compensation amount to $736,560; and
WHEREAS, On October 28, 2025, the Council approved Amendment No. 3 to complete additional design, historic structure analysis, structural engineering, and geotechnical work for 34, 36, 38, and 40, 37 and 39, and 45 Soledad Street prior to the preparation of a Request for Proposals for development of the site, and increase the not to exceed compensation amount to $840,889; and
WHEREAS, TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. has submitted a proposal to complete additional design work and provide Permit and Bid documents and construction administration for 37-39 Soledad Street; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2.0) from the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) has been the funding source for this Agreement; 170
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and
WHEREAS, REAP 2.0 funding has a March 31, 2026, expenditure deadline and TEF Design’s work will extend past March 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City has $1, 059,908 in the Chinatown Revitalization Plan CIP 9070 available for predevelopment work at 34, 36, 38 , and 40, 37 and 39, and 45 Soledad Street , therefore funding for Amendment No. 4 will come from the City’s Chinatown Revitalization CIP (9070); 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). Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed f or CEQA applicability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Salinas and TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. to expand the scope of services provided in Exhibit A, increase the total compensation amount by $473,610 for a maximum not to exceed compensation amount of $1,314,499. Amendment No. 4 will be funded through the Chinatown Revitalization Plan CIP 9070.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of February 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
_______________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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26 November 2025 revised 9January 2026
Grant Leonard Planning Manager Community Development Department City of Salinas [email protected] 831.758.7975 Re: Proposal for Additional Services #5- City of Salinas - Additional Scope Items Dear Grant, Based on work that exceeds our initial task order agreement, TEF Architecture & Interior Design, Inc. (TEF, TEF Design
or
Design
Team)
is
asking
the
City
of
Salinas
(Client)
for
additional
services
to
complete
entitlement
drawings
for
34-40
Soledad, 37-39 Soledad, and 45 Soledad. Additional scope items are outlined below. FEE SUMMARY TASKS
HOURS
&
FEES
Prncpl
Rate
Sr
Rate
Arch
Rate
Arch
Rate
Total
$275
PM
$200
Level
3 $180
Staff
1 $145
Fee
Additional
Scope
Items
Delivery of drawings sets at two separate entitlement packages, in lieu
of
one
complete
package
2 $550
4 $800
4 $720
4 $580
$2,650
Adjusting unit mix to meet Large
Family
CTCAC
requirements
4 $1,100
8 $1,600
20 $3,600
20 $2,900
$9,200
Preliminary study at test fit level of 45 Soledad to senior use, with goal of potentially doubling unit count at this
address
2 $550
4 $800
20 $3,600
30 $4,350
$9,300
Tasks related to taking 45 Soledad through Entitlements Process as per above design change as per direction from City of Salinas
12 $3,300
24 $4,800
48 $8,640
60 $8,700
$25,440
Consultant fees to revise 45 Soledad per above, includes MEP only**
$2,500
Design investigation of adding more traditional character defining features at both 34-40 and 45 Soledad
2 $550
2 $400
4 $720
6 $870
$2,540
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Incorporation of housing comments delivered to design team including: addition of trash chutes, consolidation of laundry room from in-unit laundry services; addition of maintenance shop and residential services office suite; transformer location at ground level - does not include change of construction type at 45 Soledad, should the City desire
to
change
this.
4 $1,100
6 $1,200
40 $7,200
40 $5,800
$15,300
Update existing renderings and deliver a total of (4) renderings per 34-40, and 45 Soledad (total of 8 renderings)
8 $2,200
8 $1,600
60 $10,800
80 $11,600
$26,200
Preparation for and attendance of
additional
(2)
community
meetings
8 $2,200
2 $400
4 $720
4 $580
$3,900
Include installation of NFPA-13 compliant Fire sprinkler system into emergency stabilization CDs, CA of 37-39 Soledad St
0 $0
6 $1,200
0 $0
0 $0
$1,200
Plumbing Engineer fees to complete sprinkler install per above. (Specs only)**
$5,000
Provide Cost Estimate for 37-39 Schematic Design Package (includes cost narrative by TEF)
0 $0
8 $1,600
24 $4,320
0 $0
$5,920
Cost Estimator fees to provide SD level estimate per above**
$20,400
Provide Permit & Bid Documents, Construction Administration for Rehabilitation of 37-39 (includes fees for TEF, Structural, MEP, Civil and Spec Writer)***
$344,060
Total
Proposed
Fee
42 $11,550
58 $14,400
200
$40,320
244
$35,380
$473,610
** See Exhibit B for Consultant Proposals
***
See
Exhibit
C
for
Breakdown
of
Fees
37-39 Soledad Street Scope Clarification This ASR also acknowledges that the design team effort in doing schematic drawings at 37-39 Soledad has exceeded
our
original
understanding
of
the
project
in
that
there
is
still
currently
no
decision
with
respect
to
the
program
of
39 Soledad:
it
may
be
either
B
occupancy
for
the
whole
building
and
represent
minimal
plan
changes,
transform
to
group/
transitional
housing
or
single
family
at
the
second
floor,
cafe,
restaurant
or
community
space
at
the
first
floor.
We
have
verbally
agreed
that
the
deliverables
for
that
property
will
now
include:
90%
SD
drawings
and
one
rendering,
and
will
not
include
Entitlements
drawings
(these
are
not
required
for
the
purpose
of
getting
a
building
permit
as
per
a
meeting
with
City
officials).
A schematic level cost estimate
has
been
added
to
the
scope
of
work
for
the
approved
schematic
design
scheme.
TEF
will
provide
a
cost
narrative
for
this
effort.
A schematic design scheme has been approved and the design team will proceed to bring the project forward through
construction
of
the
building,
per
the
tasks
outlined
below:
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60% Construction Document for Building Permit 1. Advance design documentation to 60% Construction Documents Meetings: 1. Bi-weekly call-in meetings with the City, Architect and appropriate AE Team members. Deliverables: 1. PDF of Ptogress Construction Document Drawings 2. Drawings to include: i. Title and building code summary sheets; ii. Site plan iii. Demolition plans, and demolition elevation(s); iv. Proposed Floor plans; v. Building elevations and sections – elevations to include facade repair/restoration notes;
vi. Exterior repair details; vii. Appropriate exterior and interior detailing Deliverables Date: 1. Estimated Set Submittal: May, 2026 90% Construction Document for Building Permit 1. Advance design documentation to 90% Construction Documents and Technical Specifications for Building
Permit
Submittal
for
City's
approval
and
as
bid
documents.
a. Construction Drawings and Specifications shall be sufficient for construction of the project. Meetings: 1. Bi-weekly call-in meetings with the City, Architect and appropriate AE Team members. Deliverables: 1. PDF of Permit Submittal Construction Documents (drawings, technical specifications in CSI format Division
2 through
32,
structural
calculations)
for
Building
Permit.
of
100%
Submittal
Construction
Documents
for
Building
Permit:
b. Drawings to include: i. Title and building code summary sheets; ii. Site plan iii. Demolition plans, and demolition elevation(s); iv. Proposed Floor plans; v. Building elevations and sections – elevations to include facade repair/restoration notes;
vi. Exterior repair details; vii. Appropriate exterior and interior detailing c. Technical specifications in CSI format Division 2 through 32; i. Division 1 specifications pertaining to historic preservation treatment plans, selective demolition,
and
building
monitoring;
d. Structural calculations 3. Ten copies of Construction Documents for Bidding and make available "camera-ready" PDF copies Deliverables Date: 1. Estimated Building Permit Set Submittal: June, 2026 1420 Sutter Street, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94109 | TEFarch.com 174
Needed from the City: 1. The City shall provide "front-end" specifications of Project Manual including Instruction to Bidders, Contract,
General
Conditions
and
Division
1. Conformed Set (100% Construction Documents) 1. Meet with City permit review staff as needed to refine plans for resubmittal. Obtain final permit. 2. After receipt of City's approval of Working Drawings, Technical Specifications, and results/changes based
on
external
cost
estimate
and
constructability
review,
assemble
100
%
Final
specifications
and
drawings.
3. Respond to bidders questions, review bidder RFP and attend bid walk. Meetings: 1. Up to two (2) meetings with Permit Service Center (virtual, 1 hour each) 2. Bi-weekly call-in meetings with the City, Architect and appropriate AE Team members (virtual, 1 hour each)
3. One (1) in-person bid walk Deliverables: 1. Building Permit Set Resubmittal including Building Department permit comment responses Deliverable Dates: 1. Building Permit Set Resubmittal: TBD. 2. 100% Submittal Construction Documents: TBD Construction Administration and Project Closeout 1. Support the City and the Contractor in the construction of the project in accordance to the contract documents,
schedule
and
budget;
and
in
the
turnover
of
a
complete
project.
The
City
shall
provide
prompt
written
notice
to
the
Architect
if
theCity
becomes
aware
of
any
fault
or
defect
in
the
project,
including
errors.
2. Lead the design team and coordinate with the contractor and the City during construction. a. Review General Contractor’s Construction Schedule. b. Response to field inquiries and RFI’s – Assume 20 RFIs c. Create Architect’s Construction sketches – Assume 10 ASKs and 30 per each consultant d. Review submittals and coordination of reviews by the City – Assume 10 submittals plus (1) resubmittal
per
each
submittal
e. Develop and issue Supplemental Instructions – Assume 10 ASIs f. Review change order proposals and change orders prepared by others.(up to 15) g. Review contractor pay applications (assume 12) h. Attend monthly project construction meetings. (GC to lead meetings and issue minutes.) i. Perform quality-assurance/field observation walks following regularly scheduled project meetings,
and
prepare
site
observation
reports
–
assume
6 reports
j. Coordinate code-related changes to the project with the City. 3. Manage the Design Team’s final review and punch list efforts a. Coordinate the design team and perform punch list walks, and issue in writing to GC the observations
or
corrections
required
for
inclusion
in
punch
list
–
assume
2 punch
lists
i. Conduct two rounds of on-site review. ii. Approve completed punch list. Meetings: 1. On-site Construction meetings – 6, bi-monthly 1420 Sutter Street, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94109 | TEFarch.com 175
2. Telephone Construction meetings- 24, every other week except for on-site per above 3. Two site walks total for punch list Schedule Estimate 1. Construction and construction close-out duration assumed 12 months ASSUMPTIONS 1. Project drawings will be generated in Revit. Delivery of AutoCAD to the City may be requested but no specific
CAD
standards
are
required.
2. All work shall comply with current codes. 3. The Client will provide continuity of staff to serve as the primary contact(s) through the duration of the project.
4. The following are the responsibility of the City:
a.
Geotechnical investigation and report including foundation design recommendations and seismic
site.
b.
Pest and termite inspection and report.
c.
Destructive testing.
d.
Permit submittal costs EXCLUSIONS GENERAL 1. Work related to the investigation or handling of Hazardous Materials 2. Materials testing and inspections or selective demolition 3. Geotechnical Investigations
4. Design
or
installation
of
building
security
systems
5. Meetings and presentations additional to those listed in Scope of Services.
6. Overall project management, including overall project and construction schedule, project budget and
project
bidding
process.
7. Presentation drawings and renderings (of elevations, floor plans and 3-D views), and physical and computerized
models
(hard
copy
and/or
digital)
for
the
City's
use.
8. Phasing plans and strategy.
9. Environmental review, documentation, coordination or completion of required mitigation measures
required
by
Salinas
Planning
Department,
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
(CEQA),
or
National
Environmental
Protection
Act
(NEPA)
may
be
completed
as
an
additional
service
to
this
proposal.
10. Not responsible for tests, inspections, and reports required by law or the Contract Documents, such
as
structural,
mechanical,
and
chemical
tests,
tests
for
air
and
water
pollution,
and
tests
for
hazardous
materials.
11. Not responsible for all legal, insurance and accounting services, including auditing services, that may
be
reasonably
necessary
at
any
time
for
the
Project
to
meet
the
City’s
needs
and
interests.
12. Energy, comfort (temperature) and thermal computational modeling and related graphic imagery.
13. LEED or any other sustainable design program documentation and submittal for certification..
14. Redraw or redesign due to unforeseen conditions – including unknown site conditions, impact of surrounding
project
(as
identified
by
City’s
approval
process),
unpredictability
of
bid
climate
and
escalating
construction
cost.
15. Emergency generator.
16. Renewable energy such as photovoltaic arrays and systems. 1420 Sutter Street, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94109 | TEFarch.com 176
17. Front End Documents including the following typically included in a Project Manual: Introductory Information,
Bidding
Requirements,
Instructions
to
Bidders,
Contracting
Requirements,
Division
1 and
Division
2 of
the
Specifications
Sections
18. Special documentation of additive or deductive bid alternates in Construction Documents.
19. Review of bidders’ pre-qualifications.
20. Construction means and methods. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION 1. Meetings and presentations additional to those listed in Scope of Services
2. Overall project management and construction management, including overall project and construction
schedule,
project
budget,
bidding
process
and
direction
to
selected
general
contractor
3. Establishing design criteria for designing or making field observations of shoring for building excavations
or
underpinning
of
adjacent
structures,
or
temporary
support
of
building
elements
during
construction.
4. Continuous and/or detailed inspections of construction including Special Inspections as defined in Section
1704
of
the
California
Building
Code.
5. Special construction and inspections – Typically conducted by the City’s engineering testing laboratory.
6. Submittal list – Typically prepared by the General Contractor.
7. Construction administration services beyond 12 months
8. Additional RFI or Submittal review beyond the assumptions listed above
9. Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP)
10. Review proposals prepared by General Contractor SCHEDULE Please see attached Exhibit A for revised understanding of schedule as of the writing of this proposal. CONCLUSION Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments. If you agree with the terms of this additional
service,
please
prepare
a
Contract
Modification.
We
look
forward
to
continuing
to
support
San
Mateo
County
with
this
critical
work.
Sincerely,
Maryam Rostami, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, LFA Principal Agreed by Date TEF Architecture & Interior Design, Inc. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Exhibit A - Schedule Overview 2. Exhibit B - Consultant Proposals 3. Exhibit C - Fee breakdown for 37-39 Rehabilitation Construction Documents 1420 Sutter Street, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94109 | TEFarch.com 177
EXHIBIT A - Schedule Overview 34-40 Soledad 90% SD - December 23rd Site Plan Review (Entitlements) Set submission - December 23rd TEF assumes 8 weeks total Planning review time with one round of revisions with completion prior to February 20th.
City Council Design Presentation Material (3 weeks prior to meeting) - January 6th Attendance at City Council meeting - January 27th 45 Soledad - TBD pending redesign 90% SD - Jan 20th Site Plan Review (Entitlements) Set submission - Jan 20h TEF assumes 8 weeks total Planning review time with one round of revisions with completion prior to February 20th.
City Council Design Presentation Material (3 weeks prior to meeting) - January 20th Attendance at City Council meeting - February 10th 37-39 Soledad HSR (under separate contract) HSR Findings Client Review meeting - Week of 01/26/26 Submit HSR to Client - 02/10/26 37-39 Soledad Emergency Stabilization (under separate contract) Verify Building Conditions - week of 01/28/26 (pending completion of building cleanup, assumed access to building
week
of
01/26/26)
Complete 90% CDs - 03/30/26 Submit for Building Permit - 03/30/26 37-39 Soledad Conceptual Design Present Concept Design Plans and Renderings to Client - week of 12/15/26 Community Presentation - January 2026 90% Schematic Design Schemes (two schemes) - 03/05/26 37-39 Rehabilitation Construction Documents 60% CDs - May 2026 90% / Permit Drawings - June 2026 1420 Sutter Street, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94109 | TEFarch.com 178
179
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MEP Engineering | Fire/Life Safety | Lighting Design | Energy Consulting | Building Technologies | Commissioning Interface Engineering Inc
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 550
Oakland, CA 94612
TEL 415.489.7240
www.interfaceengineering.com
January 7, 2026
Lindsey Moder
TEF Design
1420 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
Re: 37-39 Soledad Emergency Stabilization
Professional Services Proposal
Dear Lindsey:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with our proposal for the 37-39 Soledad Emergency Stabilization project.
This proposal is based on our Standard Provisions of Agreement for Professional Services, which is attached and incorporated by this reference.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Owner
City of Salinas
Project Location
37-39 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Project Description
The project is the emergency stabilization of the subject property. The property is two adjoining buildings, one two-story and one three-story. Interface’s scope is to provide design-build specifications and submittal reviews for the fire sprinkler system. The existing buildings are not sprinklered.
INFORMATION SOURCE
• Based on RFP/email from Lindsey Moder dated January 5, 2026.
ASSUMPTIONS
Based on our conversation and information received, we understand that this project:
• Will have a single bid/construction packet.
• Will have a single document/construction phase.
• Final bidding and/or GMP of the project will be done after submission of permit and/or issuance of 100 Percent CD.
• Project Funding: We have assumed and understand that funding for this project has been secured or will be in place when project design starts. We have not assumed that payment for services will be held or delayed due to any funding delays or issues.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
This proposal is based on a mutually agreeable schedule.
MEETINGS AND DESIGN SITE VISITS
• Up to two virtual meetings and conference calls.
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DESIGN SUBMITTALS
• 90 Percent Construction Documents (Specifications)
• 100 Percent Construction Documents (Specifications)
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Total Construction Cost is undisclosed.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DESCRIPTION
Our scope of services is limited to the following. Services not included are additional services.
Fire/Life Safety Engineering Services
Fire Protection Sprinkler Services
1. Performance specifications only based on the following. No drawings are included in this approach. a. State and local code requirements.
2. The design will be performed by the contractor. We will review the design for conformance to our specifications.
3. Preliminary sizing of fire main service and coordination with civil engineer. Incoming fire main location shown on civil drawings.
4. Riser location and room size estimate.
5. Determination of need for standpipes.
6. Review of adequacy of water supply for supplying the automatic fire sprinkler systems.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Two reviews of the submittals for each Division are included; additional reviews will be billed at our hourly rates with prior written approval. Fee is based on submittals being provided per Interface standard specifications.
2. Answer RFIs, DCVRs, and construction questions.
3. Issue of ASIs, change orders, plan revisions, etc. generated by others is not included . Additional fees will be submitted for prior approval for these services.
4. Review of change order costs initiated by others is not included.
EXCLUSIONS
1. Attendance at prebid and preconstruction meetings.
2. Construction observation site visits.
3. Construction record drawings.
4. Shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction coordination drawings.
5. Structural calculations for the seismic restraint and anchorage of equipment.
6. Waterproofing details/requirements for building components.
7. Commissioning of systems.
8. Commissioning participation.
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37-39 Soledad Emergency Stabilization
January 7, 2026
Professional Services Proposal
FEE
Fixed Fee
Project Phase
Fire/Life
Safety
Construction Documents $3,200
Construction Administration $1,800
Discipline Totals $5,000
Total Fee: $5,000
*Plus reimbursable expenses noted below.
PAYMENT TERMS
Standard reimbursable expenses include, but are not limited to: final plots, project mileage to jobsite or meeting locations, parking, shipping, and messenger services.
Billed in addition to the above fee at cost plus 10 percent processing fee.
We will bill fees and reimbursable expenses monthly as services are performed. Payment is due within 60 days of receipt of invoice. Finance charges may be added after that time at a rate of 1.5 percent per month (annual rate of 18 percent). Finance charges will be applied to delayed payments resulting from lack of project funding. Upon aging of fees and reimbursable expenses beyond 90 days, Interface reserves the right to meet with Architect and holder of Prime Contract to determine resolution prior to continuation of services.
This proposal is valid for 90 days from the date first written above. Interface Engineering Inc (Interface) reserves the right to modify or update this proposal after that date.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Services requested beyond those included in this proposal will be considered extra services and will be billed either at hourly rates listed below or will be estimated on a lump sum basis . Interface may decline to perform additional work until authorization is received in writing.
Additional services will be billed at our standard hourly rates at the time the work is performed *. Our current standard hourly rates (2026) are:
Senior Principal: $385/Hour
Principal: $335/Hour
Associate Principal: $280/Hour
Associate/Project Manager: $265/Hour
Sr. Engineer-Designer: $235/Hour
Engineer-Designer: $195/Hour
Project Designer-Drafter: $175/Hour
Administrative: $145/Hour
*Annual rate changes are expected to be 4% per year.
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Interface Engineering Inc
37-39 Soledad Emergency Stabilization
January 7, 2026
Professional Services Proposal
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
If design-build services are provided, Client acknowledges that Interface will provide performance specifications. In the event that drawings are provided, they will be conceptual drawings only. Conceptual drawings and performance specifications are intended as guidelines for the design of system(s) by the design-build contractor. Conceptual drawings and performance specifications are not intended for use to obtain a building permit or as bid documents. The design-build contractor is responsible for complete design, engineering, permit documents, construction documents, and coordination with architectural, all trades and utilities, and governing jurisdictions and licensing agencies. The design-build contractor is responsible for system quantities, capacities, routing, and installation adequate for its intended use . All detailing by design builder. Client agrees that Interface is not responsible for the design and will indemnify and hold harmless Interface for any and all claims, damages, allegations, and costs, including attorneys' fees at trial, arbitration and on appeal, arising out of the design and installation of design-build systems.
Client acknowledges that Interface's review of submittals by design-build contractor is for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with the performance concept expressed in the contract documents. Interface's review does not constitute approval of safety precautions, means and methods, approval of an assembly, or approval of a component.
Attached is our Standard Provisions of Agreement for Professional Services. If this Proposal and the Standard Provisions of Agreement meet with your approval, please sign below, initial the Standard Provisions, and return to us. By your signature, you acknowledge that you have read the Standard Provisions of Agreement and that you read and agree to the Limitation of Liability paragraph. We will not proceed with the work until this signed Agreement is returned to us. In addition, you represent that you have authority to bind TEF Design. If you have modified this proposal, we will review your modifications.
This Agreement shall not be in effect until we sign, accepting your modifications.
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Interface Engineering Inc
37-39 Soledad Emergency Stabilization
January 7, 2026
Professional Services Proposal
If you have any questions, please contact this office.
Sincerely,
Wesley Lau, PE, LEED AP
Principal
WL:ah
Enclosures: Standard Provisions
COMPANY: TEF Design
CONTACT: _____________________________________ ______________________________ Lindsey Moder, Associate Date
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MEP Engineering | Fire/Life Safety | Lighting Design | Energy Consulting | Building Technologies | Commissioning Interface Engineering, Inc
49 Stevenson Street, Suite 660
San Francisco, CA 94105
TEL 415.489.7240
www.interfaceengineering.com
January 7, 2026
Lindsey Moder
TEF Design
1420 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
Re: 37-39 Soledad Rehabilitation
Professional Services Proposal
Dear Lindsey:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with our proposal for the 37-39 Soledad Rehabilitation project.
This proposal is based on our Standard Provisions of Agreement for Professional Services, which is attached and incorporated by this reference.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Owner
City of Salinas
Project Location
37-39 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Project Description
The project is the rehabilitation and renovation of the subject property. 37 Soledad is currently programmed for the Asian Cultural Experience of Salinas Museum on the first floor, mezzanine, rear of second floor, and third floor; the second floor is programmed for a single 2-bedroom apartment unit. 39 Soledad is current programmed for a commercial space with a bar (no commercial cooking) on the first floor and a commercial/retail cold shell on the second floor. The buildings have been vacant for some time and has no active utility services.
The MEP scope will be to provide a cold dark shell space, which includes a new electrical service, new domestic water and sanitary sewer services stubbed and capped at the interior, and code -required fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems. We will provide plumbing connections for the fixtures in the apartment kitchen and bathroom.
Sustainable Design Requirements
Project is not anticipated to pursue LEED® certification or any other third-party green building certifications/incentive programs. We will include energy efficiency designs where feasible and cost effective.
INFORMATION SOURCE
• Based on RFP/email from Lindsey Moder dated January 5, 2026.
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Interface Engineering, Inc
37-39 Soledad Rehabilitation
January 7, 2026
Professional Services Proposal
ASSUMPTIONS
Based on our conversation and information received, we understand that this project:
• Will have a single bid/construction packet.
• Will have a single document/construction phase.
• Is shell only with no tenant improvement.
• Final bidding and/or GMP of the project will be done after submission of permit and/or issuance of 100 Percent CD.
• Project will be developed as a Revit model to meet Level of Development 300 and Clash Classification as outlined in the attached Revit Deliverables document. • Project will not be a LEED® project.
• Project Funding: We have assumed and understand that funding for this project has been secured or will be in place when project design starts. We have not assumed that payment for services will be held or delayed due to any funding delays or issues.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
This proposal is based on a mutually agreeable schedule.
MEETINGS AND DESIGN SITE VISITS
• Virtual meetings and conference calls with architect and design team as required. • One Client Review meeting at 60% submittal.
DESIGN SUBMITTALS
• 60 Percent Construction Documents, (CD Drawings and Specifications) • 90 Percent Construction Documents (CD Drawings and Specifications) • 100 Percent Construction Documents/Permit (CD Drawings, Specifications and Code Forms)
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Total Construction Cost is undisclosed.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DESCRIPTION
Our scope of services is limited to the following. Services not included are additional services.
Plumbing Engineering Services
Plumbing Systems
1. We have assumed that there are no existing plumbing systems within the buildings and all systems will be new.
2. Sanitary drainage, domestic water design from 5 feet outside each building, stubbed and capped at the interior.
3. Plumbing connections (no fixtures or fixture specifications) in the apartment kitchen and bathroom.
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Interface Engineering, Inc
37-39 Soledad Rehabilitation
January 7, 2026
Professional Services Proposal
Electrical Engineering Services
Electrical Utilities Coordination
1. We have assumed that there are no existing electrical systems within the buildings and all systems will be new.
2. Power Utility: revenue meter location/requirements, transformer pad location (if applicable).
Building Power Distribution
1. Building power distribution design. Design of incoming power with termination at main distribution panel.
2. Egress lighting design and illuminated exit sign placement design per CBC requirements, based on a complete and comprehensive egress plan provided by Architect, indicating occupant load calculations and designated egress paths and exit sign locations.
3. Design of code-required emergency and egress lighting using unit battery equipment as the backup source.
Fire/Life Safety Engineering Services (OPTIONAL SERVICE) Fire Protection Sprinkler Services
1. Performance specifications only based on the following. No drawings are included in this approach. a. State and local code requirements.
2. The design will be performed by the contractor. We will review the design for conformance to our specifications.
3. Preliminary sizing of fire main service and coordination with civil engineer. Incoming fire main location shown on plumbing drawings.
4. Riser location and room size estimate.
5. Determination of need for standpipes.
6. Review of adequacy of water supply for supplying the automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Fire Detection and Alarm Services
1. Performance specification only based on the following. No device drawings. a. State and local code requirements.
2. The design will be performed by the contractor. We will review the design for conformance to our specifications.
Prescriptive Envelope Compliance Documentation (OPTIONAL SERVICE)
1. Provide guidance on envelope performance requirements per Title 24-2025 (preliminary guidance document provided upon review of design documents).
2. Provide Prescriptive energy analysis to meet California Title 24-2025.
3. Document and submit analysis results for permit.
4. Respond to city comments.
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Interface Engineering, Inc
37-39 Soledad Rehabilitation
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Professional Services Proposal
BIDDING/NEGOTIATIONS AND PERMITTING
1. Answer questions during bidding phase.
2. Issue addenda as may be required under the original design scope during the bidding phase.
3. Review of substitution requests. Maximum of two reviews per vendor.
4. Respond to jurisdiction permit comments and issue addenda as required to address comments.
Maximum of two responses and addenda issuances. Meetings with code officials can be provided as a supplemental service.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Two reviews of the submittals for each Division are included; additional reviews will be billed at our hourly rates with prior written approval. Fee is based on submittals being provided per Interface standard specifications.
2. Answer RFIs, DCVRs, and construction questions.
3. Issue of ASIs, change orders, plan revisions, etc. generated by others is not included . Additional fees will be submitted for prior approval for these services.
4. Review of change order costs initiated by others is not included.
EXCLUSIONS
1. Substantial cost reduction requiring redesign after 60% Design.
2. Redesign work associated with substantial floor plan changes after 60% Design.
3. Changes to the MEP design related to change orders initiated by others, supply chain issues, ASIs, and/or value engineering.
4. Construction cost estimates. We will review cost estimator’s pricing and provide comments.
5. Life cycle cost analysis for electrical systems.
6. Attendance at prebid and preconstruction meetings.
7. Construction record drawings.
8. Shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction coordination drawings.
9. Structural calculations for the seismic restraint and anchorage of equipment.
10. Design of temporary power for construction.
11. Design of building footing drainage and/or sub-slab groundwater drainage.
12. Radon system design.
13. Waterproofing details/requirements for building components.
14. Acoustical analysis, design of noise attenuation requirements, and special vibration isolation requirements for mechanical systems. We will include modifications to our systems per your acoustical consultants’ recommendations within our base fee.
15. Determination/interpretation of egress lighting paths with local officials.
16. Work associated with public street lighting or power design.
17. Commissioning of systems.
18. Commissioning participation.
19. Lightning protection system design.
20. Project related services associated with LEED and/or other third-party Green Building Certification.
21. Project related services associated with utility incentives, including energy modeling for custom track incentives, charrettes and incentive documentation.
22. Mechanical system design.
23. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system design. 189
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FEE
Fixed Fee
Project Phase
Plumbing
Engineering
Electrical
Engineering Phase Totals
Construction Documents $9,100 $11,100 $20,200
Bid/Negotiation and Permitting $1,100 $1,300 $2,400
Construction Administration $2,600 $3,100 $5,700
Discipline Totals $12,800 $15,500 $28,300
Total Fee: $28,300
*Plus reimbursable expenses noted below.
OPTIONAL SERVICES (ADDITIVE)
Project Phase Fee Client Initials
Fire/Life Safety Engineering Services $7,000
Prescriptive Envelope Compliance Documentation $6,000
Site visit conducted on an as-requested basis. Cost per person and per site visit. $2,000
PAYMENT TERMS
Standard reimbursable expenses include, but are not limited to: final plots, project mileage to jobsite or meeting locations, parking, shipping, and messenger services.
Billed in addition to the above fee at cost plus 10 percent processing fee.
We will bill fees and reimbursable expenses monthly as services are performed. Payment is due within 60 days of receipt of invoice. Finance charges may be added after that time at a rate of 1.5 percent per month (annual rate of 18 percent). Finance charges will be applied to delayed payments resulting from lack of project funding. Upon aging of fees and reimbursable expenses beyond 90 days, Interface reserves the right to meet with Architect and holder of Prime Contract to determine resolution prior to continuation of services.
This proposal is valid for 90 days from the date first written above. Interface Engineering, Inc (Interface) reserves the right to modify or update this proposal after that date.
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Interface Engineering, Inc
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January 7, 2026
Professional Services Proposal
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Services requested beyond those included in this proposal will be considered extra services and will be billed either at hourly rates listed below or will be estimated on a lump sum basis . Interface may decline to perform additional work until authorization is received in writing.
Additional services will be billed at our standard hourly rates at the time the work is performed *. Our current standard hourly rates (2026) are:
Senior Principal: $385/Hour
Principal: $335/Hour
Associate Principal: $280/Hour
Associate/Project Manager: $265/Hour
Sr. Engineer-Designer: $235/Hour
Engineer-Designer: $195/Hour
Project Designer-Drafter: $175/Hour
Administrative: $145/Hour
*Annual rate changes are expected to be 4% per year.
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
If design-build services are provided, Client acknowledges that Interface will provide performance specifications. In the event that drawings are provided, they will be conceptual drawings only. Conceptual drawings and performance specifications are intended as guidelines for the design of system(s) by the design-build contractor. Conceptual drawings and performance specifications are not intended for use to obtain a building permit or as bid documents. The design-build contractor is responsible for complete design, engineering, permit documents, construction documents, and coordination with architectural, all trades and utilities, and governing jurisdictions and licensing agencies. The design-build contractor is responsible for system quantities, capacities, routing, and installation adequate for its intended use . All detailing by design builder. Client agrees that Interface is not responsible for the design and will indemnify and hold harmless Interface for any and all claims, damages, allegations, and costs, including attorneys' fees at trial, arbitration and on appeal, arising out of the design and installation of design -build systems.
Client acknowledges that Interface's review of submittals by design-build contractor is for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with the performance concept expressed in the contract documents. Interface's review does not constitute approval of safety precautions, means and methods, approval of an assembly, or approval of a component.
Attached is our Standard Provisions of Agreement for Professional Services. If this Proposal and the Standard Provisions of Agreement meet with your approval, please sign below, initial the Standard Provisions, and return to us. By your signature, you acknowledge that you have read the Standard Provisions of Agreement and that you read and agree to the Limitation of Liability paragraph. We will not proceed with the work until this signed Agreement is returned to us. In addition, you represent that you have authority to bind TEF Design. If you have modified this proposal, we will review your modifications.
This Agreement shall not be in effect until we sign, accepting your modifications.
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Interface Engineering, Inc
37-39 Soledad Rehabilitation
January 7, 2026
Professional Services Proposal
If you have any questions, please contact this office.
Sincerely,
Wesley Lau, PE, LEED AP
Principal
WL:ah
Enclosures: Standard Provisions; Revit Deliverables
COMPANY: TEF Design
CONTACT: _____________________________________ ______________________________ Lindsey Moder, Associate Date
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Project Management | Construction Cost Management
2063 Grant Rd.
Los Altos, CA, 94024
Tel: 415.981.9430
Our ref.: DB-01
January 8, 2026
Maryam Rostami
TEF Design
1420 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
Re: Fee Proposal – Cost Estimating Services for Renovations: 37-39 Soledad Street Project in Salinas, CA (Rev 1)
Dear Maryam,
Further to your email, we are pleased to offer Cost Estimating services for the above project.
Scope of Services
We understand the scope of our services is to prepare cost estimates per following:
• Asian Cultural Experience of Salinas Museum at first floor, mezzanine, rear of second floor, and third floor
• Single Apartment unit at the existing second floor unit; Commercial space at First Floor (rear one story building to be demolished), and open cold shell at second story
• Limited structural work; New utility services (water, electrical); some MEP work.
The estimate will be based on the measurements of quantities from the drawings with composite unit rates reflecting the scope of work and the current market conditions. We will not obtain any bids or opinions of cost from subcontractors unless the work is of such a unique nature that no other cost information is available. No bids or third -party opinions will be obtained without prior approval from the client.
We have included time required to review and discuss our cost estimate with the Design Team and for incorporating any requested revision to the estimate as a result of the Design Team review. We have excluded any time required to reconcile our estimate with another cost estimate prepared by others. We have also excluded time required to attend any meetings or any Value Engineering cost services from this proposal. Should additional work be required, our standard hourly rate of $255 per hour will apply.
Fees
We propose to provide the above services based on the following Fees –
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100% SD Cost Estimate (80hrs, $255/hr.) $ 20,400
Total Fees $ 20,400
Expenses such as drawing reproduction, courier services, special mailing services (Federal Express, Express Mail etc.), and other abnormal costs are excluded and will be charged at cost plus 0% administration.
Our fees exclude travel costs outside the San Francisco Bay Area, any such travel costs as incurred will be billed separately.
Payment and Terms
We will issue a monthly invoice. Payment will be due thirty (30) calendar days.
Our proposal remains open for a period of ninety (90) days. After this time, we will be pleased to review the proposal, make any required amendments, and re-submit for your review and approval.
Work will be completed under the direction of Deo Bhalotia.
We trust that we have interpreted your requirements correctly, if you have any questions or suggested amendments, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. If you would like to proceed with the above services, please complete and return the authorization below.
We look forward to working with you on this project.
On behalf of TBD Consultants On behalf of TEF Design
_______________________________ Accepted by: _________________________
Deo Bhalotia
Associate Principal Date:
_________________________
Title: _________________________
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BKF ENGINEERS
255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94065 | 650.482.6300 January 7, 2026
BKF No: 20250631
Ms. Lindsey Moder
TEF Design
1420 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco CA 94109
Transmitted via email [email protected]
Subject: 37-39 Soledad Street, Salinas
Civil Engineering Proposal
Dear Ms. Moder:
BKF Engineers welcomes the opportunity to submit this proposal for civil engineering services associated with the mixed-use project located at 37-39 Soledad Street in the City of Salinas, California. To arrive at the estimated effort required by our office for this project, we have outlined a proposed scope of services, identified assumptions, and determined a level of effort fee based on our understanding of the project.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Based on your proposal request and information obtained, we understand the project as follows:
The project proposes to construct Asian Cultural Experience of Salinas Museum at 37 Soledad St first floor, mezzanine, rear of second floor, and third floor. A single apartment unit is proposed at the existing second floor unit. A commercial space is proposed at 39 Soledad Street first floor (rear one story building to be demolished). Open cold shell is currently proposed at the second story.
At the time of proposal, no proposed floor plans were provided.
BKF’s scope is limited to Civil Engineering services including grading, utility connections and erosion control. These will all be completed to a construction document level suitable for City permits and construction. As this is an internal remodel, we have excluded stormwater programming scope from this project.
This proposal assumes that public improvements along the project frontage s will be limited to new sidewalks, curb & gutter, driveways, and utility service laterals.
BASIS OF DESIGN
Our proposal is based on the following:
1. 37 Soledad Street survey by BKF Engineers, dated September 9th, 2025
2. 45 Soledad Street survey by BKF Engineers, dated March 18th, 2025
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
TASK 1: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
1. Existing Conditions Review: BKF will review the existing site constraints and conditions. We will note any potential challenges to development to support the planning and permit processes.
2. Project Coordination: BKF will coordinate with the Architect and the design team regarding design concepts and electronic data exchange associated with the Permit Phase. Civil documents will be based on the digital site plan and building footprints provided by the Architect.
3. Drawings: We will be sure to prepare all civil -related items listed in the City’s submittal checklist. The following plans will be prepared for the permit submittal:
a. Civil Cover Sheet
b. Notes & Legend
c. Existing Conditions
d. Public Frontage Improvements
e. Utility Plan
f. Construction Details
g. Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan.
4. Design Calculations: BKF does not expect any calculations to be required for our scope.
5. Specifications: BKF will prepare technical specifications in CSI format for elements included in our scope of work.
6. Meetings: BKF has budgeted up to a maximum of sixteen (16) combined staff hours to attend meetings and participate in conference calls during the construction documents phase. Anticipated meetings include City coordination and internal coordination including a Client Review Meeting at 60% submittal . Attendance at formal hearings such as Planning Commission, City Council, would be considered as additional services and not part the scope and fee provided.
7. Submittals: BKF will provide Construction Document submittals at the 60%, 90% and 100% level of completion. We have not included time for additional intermediate coordination sets with this phase of the project. We have assumed that the 90% set will be used for the initial permit submittal . We have included a separate submittal to Cal Water in this scope
8. Project Approval: BKF will update the drawings based on agency comments and re -submit for review. We have allocated fee for up to twenty (20) combined staff hours to address minor comments that do not change the design of the civil improvements or site plan. We have assumed that no more than two plan submittals will be needed and that the agency will not be utilizing third party plan reviewers.
TASK 2: BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
1. Bidding Support : We will assist the owner with the project bidding process. This includes attending answering questions during the bidding period . BKF has allocated up to a maximum of four (4) hours of combined staff time to support the project team during the bidding phase.
2. Construction Support: BKF has allocated up to a maximum of sixteen (16) hours of combined staff time to support the contractor and design team during the construction phase of the project. Anticipated services 197
include written response to requests for information (RFI 's), submittal reviews, substitution requests, informational bulletins, attending pre -construction meetings, site visits to provide clarification of the consultant's design intent for the contractor, Architect or owner, stormwater facility construction observations, punch list walks , and record drawings . This does not include work (site visit, design, and permitting) related to field changes needed to address unknown or unforeseen conditions or changes to the design based on the contractor’s sequencing design.
SCOPE QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
BKF Engineers' services are limited to those expressly set forth in the scope. We understand that BKF will have no other obligations or responsibilities for the project except as provided in this proposal letter, or as otherwise agreed to in writing. BKF will provide the scope of services consistent with, and limited to, the standard of care applicable to such services. Any participation in non -adversarial procedures, or other right to repair items, is considered as additional services. For the scope of work identified, we have assumed the following:
1) Basis of Design and Site Information
a) Topographic Survey: The survey completed by BKF in September 2025 will be utilized for our civil engineering design.
b) Title Report: A current title report for the property will be provided by the owner.
c) Geotechnical Report: A geotechnical report for the project will be provided. At a minimum, this report should address the required paving structural sections, earthwork and compaction recommendations, soil bearing pressures, surcharge pressures, settlement issues, soil infilt ration/percolation rates, groundwater levels, and corrosion recommendations.
d) Existing Utilities: Unless otherwise indicated or provided by others, any existing utilities identified on BKF 's drawings/plans are based on information obtained by BKF, or provided to BKF, and may not be accurately documented in their horizontal location or vertical profile. Other utilities may be present that were not disclosed. BKF highly recommends that critica l facilities be underground service alert (USA) located and potholed during design or prior to construction.
e) Potholing: Potholing services are not included in this proposal unless specifically identified.
f) Existing Utility Capacities: Unless otherwise addressed, existing utilities have adequate capacity to serve the proposed improvements, that they are adjacent to the site frontage and do not require main extensions, and that utility system capacity studies are not required.
2) Responsibilities
a) Civil Engineering Scope Items : BKF's design tasks are limited to civil work outside of the structure(s) and utility connections 5-feet outside of the structure(s) including: site grading, non-structural concrete pavement, concrete sidewalks, concrete curbs and gutters, asphalt pavement, storm drainage, wastewater, and domestic water/fire water design.
b) Architect: The Architect will be responsible for the overall site plan including accessible routes of travel, details of site accessibility signage, parking counts, site coverage calculations, trash areas/enclosures, fencing and walls. A site plan will be provided by the Architect prior to our beginning design. All work within the building (including any podium, porches, garages, or ramps) will be the Architect's scope of work.
c) Site Dry Utilities: All electric, gas, communications, and lighting improvements will be designed by others, unless specifically included in the civil scope of work. 198