RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
DECLARATION AND DISPOSAL OF CHINATOWN NAVIGATION CENTER SURPLUS FIXTURE, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the Chinatown Navigation Center (CNC) has been a key component of the City’s homeless response system, operating as a low-barrier navigation center focused on connections to shelter, housing, and supportive services; and WHEREAS, as the City prepares for the closure of CNC operations, CNC furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) which were specifically purchased to support operations, including client sleeping areas, common spaces, and service delivery functions are no longer needed for continued City use; and WHEREAS, Community Homeless Solutions, the CNC operator, has expressed interest in FF&E listed in Exhibit A to the Resolution to support similar low-barrier navigation center or interim housing programs; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 12, Article II, Section 12-15 (a) of the Salinas Municipal Code, the City Council may authorize the disposition of property without public auction or advertisement for bids if the Council adopts a resolution finding the public convenience, necessity, or welfare requires such disposition and stating the terms and conditions thereof and the reasons therefore; and WHEREAS, declaring the FF&E identified on Exhibit A as surplus and approving their transfer will support continued community benefit while promoting operational efficiency. Authorizing disposal of the FF&E will allow them to remain in active use serving individuals experiencing homelessness, while minimizing storage, transportation, administration, and disposal costs to the City; 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).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article II, section 12-15 (a) the Salinas City Council hereby declares the items on the attached Exhibit A: Chinatown Navigation Center Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment List as surplus, authorizes the disposition of such property, without public auction or advertisement for bids, to Community Homeless Solutions at no cost, and authorizes the disposal of any remaining FF&E not transferred.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of May 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
Attachment: Chinatown Navigation Center Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment List Page | 2