THE CITY OF SALINAS IS CONSIDERING A PLAN TO RENOVATE THE EL GABILAN LIBRARY. THE PROJECT WOULD EXPAND THE FACILITY ON NORTH MAIN STREET TO FIVE TIMES ITS CURRENT SIZE. THE CITY’S MEASURE V COMMITTEE WILL VOTE TODAY (THURS) ON APPROVING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE BUILDING. IF APPROVED, THE COUNCIL WILL VOTE ON THE PLAN IN OCTOBER.