Salinas-Draft-Public-Review-CAP.pdf(PDF, 8MB)

The City of Salinas is pleased to announce that the Draft Visión Salinas 2040 General Plan (Draft General Plan) is available for public review and comment.

Visión Salinas 2040 was started in 2021 and is the first comprehensive update to the City of Salinas’ General Plan since 2002. The draft Visión Salinas 2040 General Plan was developed with extensive community and stakeholder engagement and is intended to reflect the Community’s shared vision for a thriving Salinas. More detailed information on the project and process is available at the project's website.

Following the comment period, the City will incorporate comments and release a revised Draft General Review Plan, draft Climate Action Plan, and Draft Environmental Impact Report with a formal 45-day comment period.  

Please send comments to vision2040comments@salinas.gov by April 30, 2026.

Public-Review-Draft_Vision_Salinas_2040_General-Plan_122025-1.pdf(PDF, 132MB)

Project Overview

The City of Salinas has received grant funding from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) to establish a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) as part of a national initiative to expand access to free financial counseling. Through this opportunity, the City is seeking a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit to operate the FEC and deliver high-quality, one-on-one financial counseling to Salinas residents.

The program is designed to support low- to moderate-income households in improving financial stability by addressing key areas such as banking, savings, debt, credit, and legacy planning. Services will be offered in English and Spanish and will follow the nationally recognized FEC model. The selected provider will oversee program operations, staffing, outreach, and data reporting in partnership with the City.

Important Dates

• RFP Issued: March 11, 2026

• Deadline to Submit Questions: April 15, 2026

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 22, 2026 (5:00 PM PST) 

• Initial Interview: Week of April 27, 2026

• Selection Announcement: Week of May 11, 2026

• Anticipated Program Start Date: July 1, 2026

Scope of Work

Scope of Work:

• Operate and manage the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) in alignment with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund model
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise certified financial counselors
• Provide free, confidential, one-on-one financial counseling in English and Spanish
• Deliver counseling services focused on banking, savings, debt, credit, and legacy planning
• Conduct community outreach, presentations, and engagement activities
• Support marketing and public awareness efforts in partnership with the City
• Collect, track, and report client data and outcomes using the FEC database
• Collaborate with the City to build and maintain integration partnerships
• Participate in required trainings and ongoing learning community activities

How to Apply

Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by 5:00 PM PST on April 22, 2026.

The City will not accept paper submissions.

All project-related questions must be submitted through the PlanetBids portal.

PlanetBids Vendor Portal

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Salinas (City) through a Substantial Amendment (Amendment) process proposes to receive and allocate a total of $1,173,419 in CDBG Program Income funds to various eligible projects.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Salinas’s City Council will hold a public hearing to consider final adoption of the proposed Amendment on:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m. or as soon after

City Council Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Ave Salinas, CA 93901

Second-Substantial-Amendment-Summary-Draft.pdf(PDF, 876KB)

2nd-Substantial-Amendment-Public-Notice-English-1.pdf(PDF, 163KB)

2nd-Substantial-Amendment-Public-Notice-Spanish.pdf(PDF, 164KB)

Project Overview

The City of Salinas is seeking a qualified design-build artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install a site-specific gateway monument or sculpture within the central island of the Skyway–Alisal Roundabout.

This project is part of the Alisal Greening, Beautification, and Safety Project (CIP 9345) and is funded through the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) and Measure G funds.

The selected artwork will enhance community placemaking, strengthen cultural identity, promote unity and safety, and become part of the City’s Municipal Art Collection.

Important Dates

• RFP Issued: February 6, 2026

• Deadline to Submit Questions: February 25, 2026

• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

• Artist Interviews (Tentative): Week of March 9, 2026

• Selection Announcement: Week of March 16, 2026

• Public Feedback on Final Design: Late April – May 2026

• Public Art Commission Presentation: May 18, 2026

• Installation Window: July – September 2026

• Contract Closeout Deadline: September 30, 2026

Scope of Work

The selected artist or artist team will be responsible for:

• Developing a detailed monument design concept

• Fabrication and installation of the artwork

• Coordinating with City staff and utility agencies

• Securing necessary permits and licenses

• Providing a long-term maintenance plan

• Overseeing subcontractors (if applicable)

The proposed design must align with:

• The City of Salinas Public Art Master Plan

• The Alisal Vibrancy Plan (AVP)

• The Alisal District Identity Master Plan (ADIMP)

How to Apply

Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by 11:59 PM PST on March 6, 2026.

The City will not accept paper submissions.

All project-related questions must be submitted through the PlanetBids portal.

PlanetBids Vendor Portal

RFP Documents

The following documents are available for download:

• Request for Proposals (Full RFP)(PDF, 417KB)

• Attachment A – Site Images and Roundabout Concept(PDF, 184KB)

• Attachment B –(PDF, 227KB)City Agreement for Services

• Attachment C –Declaration of Local Business Enterprise(PDF, 119KB) 

The City of Salinas (the City) invites responses to this Request for Proposals for qualified “Property Management Services” (the Contractor) to provide comprehensive property management services for City-owned residential properties. These properties include single-family homes, duplexes, acquired or developed through affordable housing programs.

The City seeks a Contractor with demonstrated expertise in having provided property management services of like properties, including affordable housing properties (experience working with low-income and households with special needs), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local housing regulations, and providing safe, decent, and sanitary living conditions for tenants. The Goals of this RFP include:

• Ensure compliance with Housing First, Fair Housing law and subsidy requirements.
• Provide transparent, accountable, and efficient property management services.
•  Maintain properties to high standards of habitability and safety.
• Support tenant success and community stability.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and documentation.

Request-for-Proposals-Property-Management-Services.pdf(PDF, 258KB)

Sample-Agreement-For-Professional-Services.docx(DOCX, 133KB)

RFP Released January 23, 2026

Addendum No.1 Released February 10, 2026

Addendum-No.1 - Final(PDF, 232KB)

Addendum No. 2 Release February 19, 2026

Addendum-No.2-Q-and-A-Responses(PDF, 876KB)

Important Dates

Inquiries Due: February 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Proposals Due: February 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM

RFP contact: Vincent Montgomery, Planning Manager

Email: vincent.montgomery@salinas.gov

Funding Source: State of California – Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Program: Family Homelessness Challenge (FHC) Grant Program
LOI Due Date: January 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM (PST)

The City of Salinas (City), through its Community Development Department, hereby issues this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Request for Letters of Interest (LOIs) to solicit interest from qualified and experienced organizations to acquire and operate one (1) to two (2) permanent supportive housing (PSH) units for the purpose of serving families experiencing homelessness within the City of Salinas.

2026 Family Homeless Challenge (FHC) Grant Program - Notice of Funding Availibility (NOFA) Public Notice(PDF, 120KB)

Request for Letters of Interest - Family Homeless Challenge (FHC) Grant Program(PDF, 167KB)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Salinas (City) through a Substantial Amendment (Amendment) process proposes to de-obligate and reallocate a total of $5,491,595 in unspent CDBG & HOME funds from FY 2023-2024, 2025-2026, & 2025-2026 AAPs to various eligible projects. The City of Salinas (City) will make available to the public for review and comment the Draft Summary of Substantial Amendments to HUD FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025, & 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans from October 18, 2025 to November 18, 2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Salinas’s Housing and Land Use Committee will discuss the proposed Amendment on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m. or as soon after at the City Council Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Ave Salinas, CA 93901.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Salinas’s City Council will hold a public hearing to consider final adoption of the proposed Amendment on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m. or as soon after at the City Council Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Ave Salinas, CA 93901.

Substantial Amendment Public Notice - English.pdf(PDF, 170KB)

Substantial Amendment Public Notice - Spanish.pdf(PDF, 171KB)

Draft Summary of Substantial Amendments to HUD FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025, & 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans.pdf(PDF, 304KB)

Draft 2024 Salinas Active Transportation Plan

The City of Salinas Active Transportation Plan will update the 2002 Bikeways Plan and 2004 Pedestrian Plan and will provide a roadmap for future improvements for walking and bicycling in Salinas, including sidewalks, intersection improvements, bicycle facilities, and trails.

The City of Salinas Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is a compilation of the 2018 Salinas Active Transportation Needs Assessment, the 2022 Safe Routes to School Plan and other current planning work. It provides systematic, interactive community engagement, focusing on critical agency stakeholders as well as disadvantaged communities.  The ATP includes a community supported set of implementable active transportation improvements that will encourage active modes of transportation and increase safety for all. The ATP also include strategies to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and safety by expanding the existing bicycle network, improving pedestrian circulation, reducing vehicle trips, creating complete streets, and building a healthy and livable community.

Public input has been the foundation of the planning process which has been gathered through community outreach events, public meetings, and online comments. We invite the public to provide feedback on the DRAFT ATP by visiting the website: https://letsmodo.org/planning-safe-streets/salinas/. Deadline to share your opinion is Friday, August 30, 2024.

The final plan is expected to be completed in fall 2024 and will be used to guide future investments and to help the City secure grant funding for project construction. This project is funded by a Sustainable Communities Transportation Planning Grant through Caltrans and SB1, as well as local matching funds.

Written comments may also be emailed no later than September 24, 2024, to Gerardo Rodriguez, Assistant Engineer at transportationdivision@ci.salinas.ca.us write “Draft 2024 Salinas Active Transportation Plan” in the subject line of the email.

For more information, please call (831) 758-7421 or e-mail Grant Leonard or Gerardo Rodriguez at grantl@ci.salinas.ca.us and gerardo.rodriguez@ci.salinas.ca.us, respectively. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users may contact the city by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number. 

Draft Alisal Streetscape Master Plan

To facilitate the implementation of the Alisal Vibrancy Plan (AVP), the Alisal Streetscape Master Plan (ASMP) specifically advances a set of goals focused on the design of safe, attractive streets and public spaces that increase access for all residents “whether biking, walking, taking transit, or driving a car.” The Alisal Streetscape Master Plan describes improvements for the four primary commercial corridors within the Alisal District: East Alisal Street, East Market Street, Sanborn Road, and Williams Road. The improvements outlined in this Plan are based on an analysis of existing site conditions and context, understanding of community goals, community input, and a transparent design process. This plan builds upon a number of other previous and ongoing planning efforts such as Alisal Complete Streets, Safe Routes to School, Vision Zero, Urban Greening Master Plan, Salinas Active Transportation Plan and more. Public input has been the foundation of the planning process which has been gathered through community workshops and pop-ups, and online comments. We invite the public to provide feedback on the DRAFT ASMP.

Deadline to share your opinion is Friday, December 20, 2024. The final plan is expected to be completed in winter 2024 and will be used to guide future investments and to help the City secure grant funding for project construction. Written comments may also be emailed no later than January 28, 2024, to Gerardo Rodriguez, Assistant Engineer at transportationdivision@ci.salinas.ca.us write “Draft Alisal Streetscape Master Plan” in the subject line of the email.

 For more information, please call (831) 758-7421 or e-mail Gerardo Rodriguez at gerardo. rodriguez@ci.salinas.ca.us. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users may contact the city by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number.

Draft Alisal Streetscape Master Plan(PDF, 28MB)

The Alisal District Identity Master Plan offers guidelines for the East Salinas community to strengthen the district’s identity. These include streetscape improvements, open space improvements, façade improvements, graphic identity, and public art.

The Alisal neighborhood of Salinas first began as its own entity housing migrants from the Dust Bowl as an unincorporated part of Monterey County. It was named after a grove of sycamore trees that were native to the region. In 1963, the Alisal was annexed into the City of Salinas. The term “Alisal” or “The Alisal” can have multiple meanings. For some, it is used when referring to East Salinas, for others it is the East Alisal Corridor, or Alisal High School. In this plan, Alisal is used interchangeably with East Salinas.

The Alisal is a distinctive neighborhood within Salinas, with a place in Californian history as a place of agriculture, migration, and settlement of Mexicans, Latin Americans, Chicanos, Filipinos, Okies and other cultures and a core part of the greater Salinas Valley, which is known as the “Salad Bowl of the World” due to its major role in the production of lettuce and other crops.

The Alisal District Identity Master Plan aims to strengthen both the cultural identity and physical identity of the neighborhood to better match the cultural richness, community spirit, and diversity of the area.Public review comments can be emailed to me – Oscar Resendiz at  oscarr@ci.salinas.ca.us or by calling me at 831-775-4259 (direct line).

Salinas ADIMP Public Draft (single page)(PDF, 23MB)

Salinas ADIMP Public Draft (book style)(PDF, 8MB)

Public review comment window May 17th – June 17th.

Salinas-Notice-of-Preparation-Environmental-Impact-Report-for-the-General-Plan-Update-and-Climate-Action-Plan.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

 English-Carr Lake Safety Day Clean Up- 3 Week Notice(PDF, 40KB)

Spanish-Carr Lake Safety Day Clean Up- 3 Week Notice(PDF, 39KB)

CARR-LAKE-Health-Safety-Day-Clean-Up-Map.pdf(PDF, 853KB)

ER-2023-004-IS-MND-OCR.pdf(PDF, 151KB)

ER-2023-004-IS-MND-Cover-Sheet-OCR.pdf(PDF, 211KB)

ER-2023-004-Initial-Study-OCR.pdf(PDF, 5MB)

NOTICE OF ELECTION

November 5, 2024

California Elections Code 12101

Notice is hereby given that a general municipal election will be held in the City of Salinas on Tuesday, the 5th day of November 2024 for the following officers:

• Mayor, two-year term
• City Councilmember, District 1, four- year term
• City Councilmember, District 3, two-year term (Special Consolidated Election)
• City Councilmember, District 4, four-year term
• City Councilmember, District 6, four-year term

In keeping with the Charter of Salinas Section 2.5(b) the term of office of a Councilmember who files as a candidate for the Office of Mayor shall automatically expire on the Tuesday next succeeding the general municipal election held following that filing. The filing period for candidates to fill such Councilmember's term shall be extended an additional five days.

The nomination filing period opens on Monday, July 15, 2024.  The regular nomination filing period closes at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, August 9, 2024.  If the incumbent does not file, or fails to qualify, during the regular filing period, the filing period for that office will be extended to other candidates until 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.  The official Nomination Paper shall be obtained from the Salinas City Clerk’s Office at 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, California 93901, (831) 758-7381 by appointment only.

The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Please contact the Monterey County Elections Office at (831) 796-1499 for polling locations.

Dated this 4th day of July 2024.

Patricia M. Barajas
Salinas City Clerk

Notice of Election 2024(PDF, 191KB)

NOTICE OF ELECTION, EXTENDED FILING PERIOD

November 5, 2024

California Elections Code 10225

Notice is hereby given that the nomination period has been extended until 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 14, 2024, for the following offices:

• Mayor, two-year term
• City Councilmember, District 1, four- year term

 In keeping with the Charter of Salinas Section 2.5(b) the term of office of a Councilmember who files as a candidate for the Office of Mayor shall automatically expire on the Tuesday next succeeding the general municipal election held following that filing. The filing period for candidates to fill such Councilmember's term shall be extended an additional five days.

Any qualified person, other than the incumbent, can obtain the official Nomination Paper from the Salinas City Clerk’s Office at 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, California 93901, (831) 758-7381 by appointment only.

Dated this 9^th day of August 2024.

Patricia M. Barajas

Salinas City Clerk

Alexis Mejia

Salinas Assistant City Clerk

Notice of Election - Extended Filing Period.pdf(PDF, 246KB)

On December 5, 2023, the City of Salinas adopted its 2023-2031 (6^thCycle) Housing Element and found it exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as discussed in the attached Notice of Exemption and technical memorandum. For more on the City's Housing Element process, please visit the project's website.

•  2023-2031 Housing Element(PDF, 57MB)  adopted by council on December 5th
• Notice of Exemption(PDF, 1MB)

The Broadband Master Plan is a strategy for the City of Salinas to establish a City-wide fiber network that prioritizes underserved and unserved communities and local economic development opportunities.

The City of Salinas obtained state funding through the Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) program; this funding award stipulated that the City had to create a plan for infrastructure upgrades to support broadband deployment in the Alisal neighborhood and also create a plan to expand broadband deployment to the rest of the City in the future. Additionally, the funding included provisions for the development of construction plans for broadband infrastructure within the Alisal neighborhood. The Alisal Neighborhood fiber network design was completed and submitted in January 2024 for permitting. It is important to note that the LATA funding allows for planning of future broadband infrastructure but does not include funding for construction activities. The preliminary planning for a public Wi-Fi network plan in the Alisal Neighborhood is also included in this Broadband Master Plan.

The Broadband Master Plan continues the City’s ongoing efforts to improve connectivity by investing in broadband infrastructure that will support residential, business, and governmental needs. In 2015, the City of Salinas adopted a Broadband Plan to develop local broadband infrastructure and encourage local economic growth in targeted areas. Since 2015, the City of Salinas has adopted broadband-friendly policies in order to increase broadband availability and upgrade broadband infrastructure. .

Public review comments can be emailed to me – Michael Gomez at  michaelgo@ci.salinas.ca.us or by calling me at 831-758-7986 (direct line).

Public review comment window May 28th – June 28th.

Salinas-Broadband-Master-Plan.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

• Implement the Visión Salinas 2040 General Plan policies once adopted
• Implement relevant programs of the 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Bring the Zoning Code into compliance with state and federal law
• Create a code that is user-friendly for the public and staff
• Generate “buy-in” from the community and stakeholders through its engagement process 

The full RFP Public Notice is available here.(PDF, 563KB)

RFP Questions and Answers are available here(PDF, 95KB). 

SALINAS CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Salinas City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 03, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider approval of an Energy Services Contract pursuant to California Government Code sections 4217.10-4217.18.

The Salinas City Council will consider whether the anticipated cost for services under the proposed agreement will be less than the anticipated marginal cost of energy that would have been consumed by the City in the absence of the proposed agreement.

Written comments may be submitted to Selina Andrews, Finance Director, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, California, 93901, selinaa@ci.salinas.ca.us no later than December 03, 2024. 

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Selina Andrews, Finance Director at the Finance Department, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, California, 93901. Questions may be referred to (831) 758-7211. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users may contact the city by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number. 

CITY OF SALINAS

PATRICIA BARAJAS

Salinas City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport recipient of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Funds Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBE) Program for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2025 through 2027 Goals.

The purpose of this notice is to afford certified Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBEs), general contractor groups, minorities, and woman’s organizations an opportunity to participate and comment on the City of Salinas draft FFY-2025 to FFY-2027 DBE program and goal.

The City of Salinas DBE program proposed goal, and methodology may be reviewed for 30 calendar days starting with the first day of publication of this notice.

Questions and comments regarding the goal setting process, the draft DBE goal and the final FFY-2025 to FFY-2027 DBE goal may be mailed or emailed to the below listed contact information.

It is the policy of City of Salinas to provide Disadvantaged Business Enterprises the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or part with federal funds. In accordance with the requirements of Title 49 CFR 26.45, the City of Salinas is publishing its DBE goal for Fiscal Years 2025 –2027 of 6.7%. The City of salinas proposed goal and its rationale are available for inspection at www.cityofsalinas.org

To download a copy of DBE program or goal(PDF, 1MB) , or further information about the DBE program please call Public Works Department (831) 758-7241 or email pubworks@ci.salinas.ca.us  

The City of Salinas will accept comments on the goal for 30 days from the date of this notice (April 11, 2025).

Comments may be addressed to:

City of Salinas

DBE Liaison Officer

David Jacobs, Public Works Director

200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas CA 93901

Email: pubworks@ci.salinas.ca.us  

It is the policy of City of Salinas that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

A virtual public meeting will be held on May 14, 2025 at 4:00 – 5:00 PM.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://kimley-horn.zoom.us/j/91935985827

This notice serves to inform all mobile home park owners and tenants of recent change and to provide guidance on how future rent increases will be determined under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO).

On September 24, 2024 the City Council adopted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance that limits rent increases on residential real property to the lesser of 2.75% or 75% of the most recent 12-month increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), Series Title: All items in West urban, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only one rent increase per 12-month period is permitted. Additionally, any reduction in housing services is considered an increase in rent. [Chapter 17-02.-04].

Effective February 1^st, 2026, mobile home park rent increases will be governed by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), which supersedes the previous provisions of Salinas City Code Chapter 17.1 related to mobile home park rent adjustments.

2025 Mobilehome Park Rent Increase Notice(PDF, 185KB)