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a. Receive the 2020 Annual Report on the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salinas and the County of Monterey regarding mutual planning and implementation of government services and facilities in downtown Salinas; and,
b. Direct staff to return with an updated Memorandum of Understanding by June 30, 2021.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive the 2020 Annual Report on the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salinas and the County of Monterey regarding mutual planning and implementation of government services and facilities in downtown Salinas; and,
b. Direct staff to return with an updated Memorandum of Understanding by June 30, 2021
SUMMARY:
In 2012, the County and the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide the means by which the two agencies would work together to provide necessary resources to develop a comprehensive planning and implementation program for a multi-agency campus-style government center located in and around downtown Salinas. Such collaboration was vital given each agency owns and/or occupies a significant share of downtown properties. This concentration of government offices in the downtown is beneficial for the efficient and effective provision of many government services/functions and is a key component of the economic health and well-being of the downtown Salinas.
The MOU requires that an annual review, including an update on the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit "A" to the MOU), be conducted by November 30th of each year. Staff from both agencies meet monthly to review implementation progress and collaborate on other opportunities that arise (e.g. Housing). In addition to the regular meetings, staff have had more focused meetings on downtown parking and housing matters. The Schedule of Performance matrix reflects significant progress on a number of actions items, and there has been a lot...
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