City Ordinance
Amendments
pertaining to
Camping and
Storage of
belongings
Feb. 3, 2026
City Council
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Salinas Homeless Response
The City of Salinas is home to 50% of the County’s
homeless population, 1,240
In response to this pressing issue, the City has initiated various programs and services that form our strategy.
Prevention
Outreach
Shelter
Collaboration with Community Based Organizations
Encampment Removal
Homeless Response –Grant Expenditures
Homeless Response -Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent Supportive/Transition
Housing
# of
Units
Funding
Amount
Funding Source
Salinas Inn (Fairview) 45 $3.68 M Combination of multiple grants for purchase. Future funding for rental
assistance is included ($1.18M)
El Rey Motel (transitional housing) 25 $3.64 M ARPA used to purchase.
Single Family Home- Completed 4 $2.83 M Family Homeless Challenge/ARPA Single Family Home – Pending 2 $2.8 M Family Homeless Challenge TOTAL UNITS 222 $14.3 M
General Fund Cost & Data
STAFFING COST FY26/27 FY27/28
• 1 Public Works Staff Assigned
• Public Works Staff – Support as needed
• Police: No assigned Staff
• Police Overtime
• SORT
• Community Development
• City Attorney
• Assistant City Manager
ENCAMPMENT CLEANUP
Contractor
City Staff: Public Works/PD/SORT
CALLS FOR SERVICE -
Police
Fire
Homeless Response – Ordinance Amendments
• City has a responsibility to protect public health & safety • Preserve access to public facilities
• Prevent damage to city infrastructure & environmental resources
BALANCED WITH
• Compassion and kindness for people experiencing homelessness Ordinance Amendments
Salinas has experienced an increase in number & size of homeless encampments
Created challenges that affect both the unhoused and the broader community
Obstruction of sidewalks, streets & public buildings
Accumulation of human waste, trash hazardous materials Increased fire risk
Diminished quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors Ordinance
Amendments
Chapter 16
Prohibition
Against
Camping
Clearly defines prohibited camping activities and
structures on public property at any time by
removing ability to camp from 7pm and 7am.
Protect critical infrastructure and sensitive
environmental areas by preventing camping
withing 25 feet of critical infrastructure.
Reduces public health and safety hazards
associated with encampments
Ensures public spaces remain available for their
intended public use
Ordinance Amendments Chapter 16
Storage of Personal Property
Reducing the noticing requirements removing encampments from 72 hours to 48 hours
Preventing obstruction of sidewalks, streets and public rights-of- way
Addressing public safety and sanitation concerns related to unattended or excessive property storage
Homeless
Response
Encampment
Cleanup
Procedures
Balanced Approach
Collaborative approach between SORT, Public Works, Police Department, Code Enforcement, City Administration & City Attorney
Outreach & Noticing Handling of
hazardous materials
Removal of unlawful
encampments
Storage & retrieval
of belongings
Guides how staff will implement the ordinances
Administrative Procedures
Questions?