Land Disposition and Development Agreement (DA 2025-001) related to City Parking Lots 8 and 12

The City of Salinas has entered into a Land Disposition and Development Agreement, identified as DA 2025-001, for the sale and redevelopment of two city-owned properties known as Parking Lot 8 and Parking Lot 12. Located at the corner of Lincoln Street and Gabilan Avenue, these properties were previously declared surplus land under the Surplus Lands Act. Under the terms of the agreement approved by the City Council on December 2, 2025, a developer will acquire the lots to implement specific land uses. Parking Lot 8 is designated for hotel, retail, and commercial development, while Parking Lot 12 is slated for multi-family residential, retail, and commercial use. The project is governed by Government Code section 65864 and aligns with a 2021 General Plan Amendment and zoning ordinance that designated the properties for Mixed-Use (MX). Environmental compliance is managed through a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, with the project being declared exempt under CEQA guidelines as it lacks significant environmental impact. Administrative oversight is led by City Attorney Christopher Callihan.