DATE: MAY 5, 2026
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
FROM: LISA BRINTON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
THROUGH: ORLANDO REYES, ASST. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BY: KAYSHLA LOPEZ, HOMELESS SERVICES MANAGER
TITLE: DECLARATION AND DISPOSAL OF CHINATOWN NAVIGATION CENTER SURPLUS FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a Resolution:
Declaring furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) from the Chinatown Navigation Center (CNC), as identified in Exhibit A to the Resolution, as surplus:
Authorizing the disposition of such property to Community Homeless Solutions at no cost without public auction or advertisement for bids; and Authorizing the disposal of any remaining FF&E not transferred.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Community Homeless Solutions has expressed interest in continuing to use certain furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) from the Chinatown Navigation Center (CNC) to support similar services at other locations. City Council approval by Resolution will allow the City to declare furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) from the Chinatown Navigation Center (CNC) as surplus and authorize their disposition to the former operator, Community Homeless Solutions, at no cost, and the disposal of any remaining FF&E not transferred. Transferring these items will allow them to remain in active use serving individuals experiencing homelessness while reducing storage, transportation, administrative, and disposal costs to the City.
BACKGROUND:
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. CNC furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) were specifically purchased to support operations, including client sleeping areas, common spaces, and service delivery functions. As the City prepares for the closure of CNC operations, these items are no longer needed for continued City use. Community Homeless Solutions, the CNC operator, has expressed interest in acquiring certain FF&E listed in Exhibit A to the Resolution to support similar low-barrier navigation center or interim housing programs.
In accordance with Chapter 12, Article II, Section 12-15(a) of the Salinas Municipal Code, the City Council may authorize the disposition of such 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. Declaring the FF&E as surplus and approving their transfer will support continued community benefit while promoting operational efficiency. Authorizing disposal of the identified 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. Any remaining FF&E not transferred would be disposed.
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:
No.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
This item closely aligns with the City Council 2025-2028 strategy of ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial management under the Goal of City Services by minimizing storage, transportation, administration, and disposal costs to the City.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
This staff report has been coordinated with City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, and Public Works Department.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact on the General Fund. However, it is anticipated that there will be cost savings by minimizing storage, transportation, administration, and disposal of the items/equipment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Chinatown Navigation Center Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment List Page | 3
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