Community Engagement
On this page you will find materials related to past workshops, webinars, and community engagement activities.
Visión Salinas 2040 is about our community's future, goals and priorities, and above all, our people.
The City will offer a variety of opportunities and ways for residents to help shape a new vision for Salinas. Our objective is to ensure all voices are included in the General Plan. Whether you want to serve on an advisory committee, attend workshops, or just share a great idea, there will be a way for you to participate!
To view a comprehensive list with meeting dates and summaries, please click here.
To view Steering Committee materials, please visit this page.
Engagement Events
Draft General Plan Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session - 06/10/2025
Economic Development Element Study Session - 01/27/2025
Environmental Justice and Public Safety Study Session - 04/23/2024
Land Use and Circulation Study Session - 03/12/2024
Housing Element Workshops - 04/19/23, 04/26/23, & 04/27/23
Public Safety Workshops - 03/28/23 & 03/29/23
Budget Meetings - January 2023
Community Design Webinar - 06/29/2022
Climate Action Workshop - 04/28/2022
Kick-Off/Existing Conditions Workshop - 01/20/2022
Land Use Workshops - August to October 2021
Built Environment Meetings
Socioeconomic Systems Meetings
Natural Systems Meetings
Environmental Justice Workshops - 09/28/2022 & 09/29/2022
Climate Action Plan Workshop
City staff conducted a pop-up at La Plaza Bakery regarding a new sports court that is being planned for the park.
City staff conducted a pop-up at The Salvation Army of Salinas to survey people's preferences on the future budget.
City staffed conducted a pop-up survey at the Housing Element Workshops to gauge what housing services residents would like to see.
City staff conducted a pop-up at La Plaza Bakery regarding a new sports court that is being planned for the park.
Outreach Pop-Ups