DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: RENE MENDEZ, CITY MANAGER
BY: ALEXIS MEJIA, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
TITLE: 2027 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve the City Council meeting calendar for 2027.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the 2027 City Council Meeting Calendar to assist with scheduling of city council meetings. Meetings may be added throughout the year as needed.
BACKGROUND:
Municipal Code Section 2-01.01 states that City Council meetings will be held on Tuesdays. The proposed schedule for 2027 staggers meetings to allow adequate time for report preparation and review. As in past years, the calendar includes breaks for holidays, vacations, and conferences. Meetings would not be held on Tuesdays that have been outlined on the attached draft calendar. Meetings may be added throughout the year as needed.
The following 2027 Conference dates were taken into consideration when drafting the meeting calendar:
National Night Out: August 3, 2027
League of California Cities
Mayors and Council Members Academy: January 20 – 22, 2027 City Managers Conference: February 10 – 12, 2027
City Attorneys Spring Conference: May 5 – 7, 2027
City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar: TBD
Cal Cities Annual Conference: September 22 – 24, 2027
National League of Cities
Congressional City Conference: March 15 – 17, 2027
California Municipal Clerks Association
Municipal Clerks Annual Conference: April 14 – 16, 2027 National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference: June 22 – 24, 2027
International City/County Management Association
Annual Conference: September 25 – 29, 2027
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:
The City Council calendar supports the Council Goal of City Services Goal 6; “Engage residents and improve communication with the community through the use of innovative solutions.” DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The City Clerk’s office is responsible for recommending a meeting calendar that supports all departments with direction from the City Manager.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
No fiscal and sustainability impact.
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ATTACHMENTS:
2027 City Council Meeting Calendar
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