# LIVE COVERAGE Planning Commission Meeting of September 16, 2026

The Salinas Planning Commission held a meeting on September 16, 2026, primarily focused on the HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2025-2026. The report detailed the allocation and expenditures of federal community development funds including CDBG, HOME, HOME-ARP, and ESG grants, highlighting projects such as affordable housing developments, public facility improvements, and homeless outreach programs. Commissioners discussed the importance of public outreach and transparency, recommending improved communication strategies such as accessible summaries and hyperlinks on the city website to better inform residents about housing and community development activities. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and brief commissioner comments on community engagement and upcoming events. No new contracts or procurement actions were taken during this session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [LIVE COVERAGE Planning Commission Meeting of September 16, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoFU83ftm3E) - thesalinaschannel