Our Government
For most of us, it’s at the local level that government has the greatest impact on our lives. And it's at the local level that each of us can have the greatest impact on government.
Our City government is formed by a charter, which plays a role similar to that of the United States Constitution — it describes what the government does, and gives it legitimacy.
Like the federal government, the City government has branches. They include the elected City Council, led by the Mayor, which represents the will of the voters; the staff, led by the City Manager, which executes policies set by the City Council; and commissions, boards, and committees, which advise on specific areas such as planning, transportation, or libraries.
And most important of all: residents who get informed and involved, as we hope you will.
Upcoming Events: Our Government
Historic Resources Board Meeting
December 7, 2020 - 12:00pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here (link is external) as published.
Finance Committee Meeting
December 7, 2020 - 1:00pm
West Wing Conference Room
Minutes and agenda can be found here as published.
News: Our Government
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: NOVEMBER 23, 2020
November 23, 2020
THERE ARE CHANGES IN THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON MAIN STREET – PLEASE BE ALERT!
The 200 block roadway has been re-opened. Two-way vehicle access, on street parking and pedestrian access is available throughout the length of the block.
All major construction activities will stop for the holiday season beginning the evening of November 24 until early January 2021.
Please see attached file below for the latest update on the Main Street Streetscape Project. Construction of critical or strategic infrastructure remains exempt from the Monterey County shelter-in-place and the California stay-at-home orders. Work is progressing and various procedures are being used to help assure public and worker safety during these
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2020
November 16, 2020
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. Please see attached file below for the latest update on the Main Street Streetscape Project. Construction of critical or strategic infrastructure remains exempt from the Monterey County shelter-in-place and the California stay-at-home orders. Work is progressing and various procedures are being used to help assure public and worker safety during these difficult times. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are all in this together.
City Lot Opened for Monthly Daytime Permit Parking
October 28, 2020
The City of Salinas is selling a limited amount of monthly permits to park on Municipal Lot 12, located immediately west of the Monterey Salinas Transit/Bus Station. In response to the economic impacts of the pandemic, the City is opening this parking lot to expand parking options for Downtown Salinas to support the return of business operations. Downtown businesses have identified the lack of parking as a barrier to enticing more activity in downtown. This arrangement is temporary while the City evaluates parking options for Downtown Salinas and this arrangement may be terminated by the City at any time with at least a 90-day advanced notice.
Monthly parking permits are available for purchase via
Help Make Streets Safe-Salinas Vision Zero Needs Your Input
October 27, 2020
Traffic & Transportation Engineering
Between the 2009 and 2018, fifty-nine (59) lives were lost while traveling Salinas Streets. City Staff is requesting your input to help prioritize efforts to improve traffic safety in our community by taking a quick survey using the Salinas Vision Zero Survey tool . Participants taking the survey can place a pin on a map to the location or area of traffic safety concern with an option to provide a brief description of the concern. Participants may submit more than one survey.
Information on High Collision Corridors, High Collision Intersections, Bicycle Involved & Pedestrian Involved Collision Emphasis Area are also available on the Vision Zero webpage and Staff welcomes input
Safe Routes to School Walking Audits
October 26, 2020
Traffic & Transportation Engineering
School walking audits and public meetings are currently underway for the Salinas Safe Routes to School Plan. In Monterey County alone, majority of our children are driven to school due to limited transportation options therefore causing traffic congestion on local roads in the morning and afternoon. The goal of the project is to improve traffic safety for students biking and walking to 44 schools in Salinas.
Residents are encouraged to take a quick 5-minute survey and/or share input using the Street Story map to provide information on traffic hazards, crashes, near misses or safe places you’ve experienced while walking or bicycling in Salinas. Please visit the Salinas Safe Routes to School Plan webpage to
Sherwood Park Cleanup - October 12th
October 22, 2020
On October 12th, Code Enforcement in partnership with City Yard, Community Development, CSUMB, Smith and Enright, and Salinas Police Department conducted a Health and Safety Clean-Up at Sherwood Park. In the weeks leading to the clean-up outreach was conducted and all unsheltered residents were notified of the clean-up and the guidelines that would begin to be enforced after the clean-up was complete. With the outreach conducted, 22 unsheltered residents were able to obtain emergency shelter at local motels, 35 unsheltered residents were tested for COVID-19, 20 unsheltered residents signed up to receive engagement services, and 25 unsheltered residents are now on track to permanent housing. During the clean-up, temporary storage bins, snacks, and lunch was
City Initiates 2020 Census Salinas Action Team
February 25, 2019
As a part of the countywide Monterey County Complete Count Committee, the City of Salinas has initiated an Action Team to ensure all Salinas
Staff Attends 2020 United States Census Training
October 18, 2018
Community Development staff attended a training in September on the upcoming 2020 United States Census. The training prepared staff for the City's
