RESOLUTION NO. ______ (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DISTRICT 5 RECREATION CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY AND INITIAL SITE PLAN DESIGN FOR CIP 9342 AT NORTHGATE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, the City Council approved an $8.1 million reserve to build a Recreation Center in City Council District 5; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2025, the City Council appropriated those funds to CIP 9342 to initiate a feasibility study for the proposed project at Northgate Neighborhood Park; and WHEREAS, staff, in collaboration with ABA Studios, have now completed the District 5 Recreation Center Feasibility Study and initial Site Plan Design. This effort included extensive community engagement, site analysis, conceptual planning, and cost estimates for the recreation center and associated park improvements; and WHEREAS, community members were asked to evaluate two designs concept based on flexibility and functionality, preservation of open space, and the overall concept; and WHEREAS, overall, Option 1 was the community’s preferred design; however, when considering feedback from District 5 residents specifically, Option 2 emerged as the preferred option and is staff’s recommended Site Plan Design to proceed forward with into the next phases of the design process; and WHEREAS, the initial Site Plan Design will continue to be evaluated and considered during future design phases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council accepts the District 5 Recreation Center Feasibility Study and initial Site Plan Design for CIP 9342 at Northgate Neighborhood Park.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of March, 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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