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Salinas Historic Resources Board approves minutes, prioritizes Mills Act outreach and plaque program for 2026
Summary
At its January meeting the Historic Resources Board approved December minutes, heard public comment about a fire at the Southern Pacific Freight Depot and loss of city support for the First Mayor’s House, and set 2026 priorities including Mills Act outreach, a multi-tier plaque program and expanded training.
At its January meeting the Salinas Historic Resources Board approved the minutes of the Dec. 1 meeting and outlined priorities for 2026, including stepped-up public outreach for the Mills Act and a multi-tier plaque program to recognize historic properties.
During public comment, Denise Estrada said overnight damage from a fire at the historic Southern Pacific Freight Depot was still being assessed and reported that the city provided no funding this year for the First Mayor’s House after a 26-year public–private partnership. "This is our second fire...we've been very fortunate that this historic building is still with us," Estrada said, and added that donors were providing interim support…
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