Saturday, March 7, 2026
9:00 AM
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
National Steinbeck Center
1 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees
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 City of Salinas
Boards, Commissions, and Committee Appointees
Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Meeting Agenda - Final
General Plan Update Community Open House
March 7, 2026City Council, Boards, Commissions,
Committees
Meeting Agenda - Final
WELCOME AND OPEN HOUSE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 9:25 A.M. - 9:35 A.M. APPROXIMATELY
Public comments are restricted to items on the special meeting agenda pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.3(b). 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. If you wish to make a public comment, you may attend the meeting in person. Public comment may also be submitted via email at [email protected] and will be entered into the record.
SYMPOSIUM OPENING REMARKS
PRESENTATION PANELS
10:00 a.m. Land Use and Circulation
10:30 a.m. Environmental Justice and Climate Action
11:00 a.m. Economic Development
11:30 a.m. Youth Forum
CLOSING REMARKS
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Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Panel schedule may be subject to change.
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.
Disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, may be requested by any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting. Language interpretation may be requested as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last business day prior to the meeting. Requests should be referred to the City Clerk’s Office At 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, 758-7381, as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last
March 7, 2026City Council, Boards, Commissions,
Committees
Meeting Agenda - Final
business day prior to the meeting. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users may contact the city by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on March 5, 2026 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.