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Residents and business owners press Salinas council for shelters, creek cleanup after encampment and sanitation complaints
Summary
During public comment the Salinas City Council heard multiple pleas for shelter capacity, cleanup of Gavilan Creek and additional sanitation services. Speakers described hazardous conditions in creeks and downtown, called for a shelter, and asked the council to coordinate with county and service providers.
Multiple residents and downtown property owners used the Oct. 28 public‑comment period to urge immediate action on homelessness, sanitation along Gavilan Creek, and services for people living outdoors.
Speakers described human waste and debris in Gavilan Creek, said encampments are creating public‑health hazards near neighborhoods and library entrances, and urged the city to seek shelter options and wraparound services. Frank Saunders, a downtown property owner, said shelter capacity is the…
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