APPROVE MINUTES
For 03/10/2026
HOUSING AND LAND USE COMMITTEE
PRESENT: Councilmember Jose Luis Barajas, Councilmember Andrew Sandoval ABSENT: Councilmember Aurelio Salazar
STAFF: Vincent Montgomery, Planning Manager; Francisco Brambila, Management Analyst; Monica Flores-Ponce, Community Development Analyst; Eric Sotelo, Community Development Analyst; Laura Gama, Administrative Analyst; Grant Leonard, Planning Manger
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:30p.m.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
A community member requested improved public notification procedures for any rescheduled City Council and other public meetings to ensure adequate advance notice is provided to the community.
The community member also requested information regarding the Mayor’s ad hoc housing committee, specifically its role, scope of work, and the matters discussed by the committee. Concerns were raised regarding potential overlap with the Housing and Land Use Committee.
CONSENT
ID#26-184 Minutes from March 10, 2026, Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting Recommendation: Approve minutes from January 20, 2026, Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting.
AYES: Jose Luis Barajas, Andrew Sandoval,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aurelio Salazar
ABSTENTIONS: None
ID#26-043 Minutes from January 20, 2026, Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting Recommendation: Andrew Sandoval recommended deferring the vote on the minutes until Commissioner Salazar is present, noting that he was absent from the January meeting and does not feel it is appropriate for him to vote on them.
AYES: Jose Luis Barajas,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aurelio Salazar
ABSTENTIONS: Andrew Sandoval,
CONSIDERATION
ID#26-072 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing and Land Use Committee recommend City Council approval of a resolution accepting and authorizing the submission of the City's 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
AYES: Jose Luis Barajas, Andrew Sandoval
NOES: None
ABSENT: Aurelio Salazar
ABSTENTIONS: None
ID#26-090 Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Prohousing Incentive Program Round 4 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing and Land Use Committee recommend City Council approval of a resolution accepting and authorizing the submission of the City's 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
AYES: Jose Luis Barajas,
NOES: Andrew Sandoval,
ABSENT: Aurelio Salazar
ABSTENTIONS: None
Public Comment on ID#26-090: A community member raised concerns about the pace of housing-related efforts and questioned why more progress has not been made in addressing the housing crisis.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
ID#26-095 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Vision Salinas 2040 Update Recommendation: Receive an update on the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Public Comment on ID#26-095: A community member expressed concerns regarding the lack of visible progress and the effectiveness of public outreach efforts. The resident stated that notices for outreach events are often received only the day before or the day of the event, raising concerns about the notification process and procedures.
The community member also emphasized the need for outreach efforts to better accommodate residents who are not tech-savvy or who do not speak English. Additionally, the resident requested that public outreach events be scheduled after 5:00 p.m. to improve community accessibility and participation.
End Time: 4:41 p.m.