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The SOBO Committee works towards making the district an even safer, more family-friendly place, by overseeing private security and working hand-in-hand with them, in coordination with the Salinas Police Department. This coordination ensures that the district is as welcoming as possible. Additionally, they work on further beautifying the district, and keeping it clean for the enjoyment of all.
Landscape maintenance and side walk cleanliness.
We negotiated a new contract with the Hope Services group to continue and expand the services provided under the Oldtown Salinas Association. We increased the coverage to include both tier 1 and tier 2 areas. We are in constant communication with the personnel to insure the highest degree of service for our property owners.
We currently have two crews working. The tier1 group, comprised of four workers with a supervisor works five days a week six hours per day. The tier 2 group, comprised of three workers with a supervisor works three days a week four hours per day. Our latest invoice for the month of October was $10,674.06.
We asked the city to trim the large trees on Main Street and they obliged. We asked the city to place overhead lighting in the corridor next to Patria’s and they obliged.
Security Contract
After negotiations and interviews we awarded the security contract to Uretsky Security.
We believe the officers are doing an excellent job of watching our streets and sidewalks within the district. They have encountered illegal activities and been responsible for several arrests in the area.
They are moving homeless people out of key areas and keeping an eye out for problems. We have received numerous positive responses from local businesses who have witnessed the work being done by our security people. They have direct access to the watch commander and have been cooperating with the police on a regular basis. The current level of security is two officers from 6AM to 8PM Monday through Thursday and two officers from 6AM through 12AM Friday and Saturday. The rate is $19.00/hr. The latest invoice for the month of September was $15,466.00.
Pressure washing the sidewalks
We are currently seeking authorization from the board to pressure wash the two hundred block of Main Street. Pending the outcome of the job and the availability of funds, we will seek further authorization to pressure wash additional sidewalks within the district.