Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority and Successor Housing Agency

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:00 PM The public meeting will open at 5:00 p.m. and, after taking public comment for closed session items, the council will immediately recess to closed session. The regular public open meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the closed session is concluded, and any reportable action taken during the closed session will be reported out at that time. https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/83305476033 Or Call: 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 833 0547 6033 Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are: Mayor Anna Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera Councilmember Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez Councilmember Evarista Banuelos Councilmember Ben Caldera At this time, any member of the public may address the Council/Agency on Closed Session items appearing on the agenda. Speakers shall have limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point. 1

IV. CLOSED SESSION V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT IX. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT 1. Soledad Youth Council Update and Introduction of 2025–26 Youth Commissioners X. PRESENTATIONS 1. A presentation by Central Coast Community Energy Community Relations Manager Sophia Schwirzke 2. A Presentation of Lee Law Signage by Sun Street Centers South County Prevention Program Coordinator Danelle Hernandez XI. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 1. The City Council will recess to Closed Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(B)(1) - City Manager Contract. 2. The City Council will recess to closed session to confer with its attorney regarding litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)- deciding whether to initiate litigation. 3. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator concerning the sale, exchange, or lease of property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 257-082-005, located between Highway 101 and Front Street (no situs address). 4. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiator concerning the sale/exchange/lease of property located at 1232 Monterey Street, APN 022-042-015-000. Attachments: Staff Report Attachments: Staff Report 3CE Presentation Annual Update Attachments: Staff Report Lee Law Presentation Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 07/02/2025 2

2. Warrants 3. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report 4. Police Department Department Activity Report 5. Public Works Activity Report 6. Fire Department July 2025 Activity Report 7. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report Minutes of 07/16/2025 Special Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 06/25/2025 - 07/28/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report June 2025 plus YE 24/25 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Police Dept. Activity Reports COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report PW Activity Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Soledad Activity Report 07/2025 Call Volume 07/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Building Permits - 07/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 3

8. Human Resources Activity Report 9. Resolution No. 6267, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad "Approving the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026". 10. Resolution No. 6268, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting the Soledad Community Center Building Modernization Project: Kitchen Portion as Complete by David Construction & Management, Inc. and Authorizing the Partial Release of Retention in the Amount of $26,372 11. Resolution No. 6269, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for the Nestles Road Stormwater Project Design in an Amount not to Exceed $94,115 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Consulting Services Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad 12. Resolution No. 6270, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the Construction Services Agreement with Plummerbuilt, in an Amount of $113,140 Plus 10% Contingency for a Total Amount not to Exceed $124,454 for Construction of the WRF Entry Gate Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute said Contract on behalf of the City of Soledad. Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6267 Exhibit A - Master Fee Proposed FY 2025-26 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6268 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6269 Exhibit A Proposal COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6270 Exhibit A Proposal 4

XII. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution No. 6271, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the Soledad Police Department’s AB 481 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(D) And Renewing City of Soledad Ordinance No. 743 “Approving Soledad Police Department Policy Manual Policy 706- Military Equipment” XIII. BUSINESS 1. City of Soledad Transactions and Use Tax Citizen Oversight Committee Appointments 2. Request From the Soledad Unified School District to Waive Impact Fees Associated with the District’s Teacher Housing Project 3. Resolution No. 6273, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Dispensing with Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Soledad Municipal Code Section 3.24.040A and Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Engine for Fire Engine 37 from Coast Counties Peterbilt in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Receive the Staff Report Open the Public Hearing Close the Public Hearing Council Action Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6271 Exhibit A Exhibit B COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Ramos Arroyo Jr. 2. Angelica Gadoy-Rodriguez 3. David Garcia COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B - SUSD Presentation Request for Waiver of City Impact Fees Attachment C - HCD Income and Rent Limits COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 5

4. Resolution No. 6272, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Two (2) Year Wastewater Biosolids Management Services Agreement with Synagro- WWT. Inc., for a Firm-Fixed Price of $89.97 per Ton, Resulting in Total Annual Costs of $467,844 for an Estimated 5,200 Tons per Year, and Approving Said Agreement in Substantial Form and Content, Subject to Final Approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and Approving a FY 25/26 Budget Amendment (Transfer) in the Amount of $336,344 XIV. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XV. COUNCILMEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS XVI. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XVII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XVIII.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIX. ADJOURNMENT Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6273 Exhibit A COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6272 Attachment A - Synagro BiosolidsConsultant Services Agreement Attachment B - Synagro Proposal Attachment C - WRF Biosolids Disposal Alternatives COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega at (831) 223-5014. Notification of at least 48hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (RCRF 35.102-35.104). Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, California during normal business hours. En caso que usted necesite ayuda en leer o en entender este aviso de Junta Publica, usted puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Edificio Municipal en 248 Calle Main o llamar al número (831) 223-5014, y el aviso será traducido para usted. Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Concejo Municipal con respecto a cualquier asunto en esta agenda se pondrá a disposición para inspección pública en el Ayuntamiento ubicado en 248 Main Street, Soledad, California durante el horario laboral. 6

Advanced submittal of public comments via email are due by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the scheduled meeting to the Deputy City Clerk at darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com Comments are limited to 250 words or less and effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. The City Clerk will read email comments, provided that the reading shall not exceed three (3) minutes. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record. La entrega anticipada de comentarios públicos por correo electrónico debe presentarse antes de las 2:00 p.m. del día de la reunión programada a la Secretaria Municipal al email darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com. Los comentarios están limitados a 250 palabras o menos y se hará un esfuerzo para leer su comentario en el registro, pero es posible que algunos comentarios no se lean debido a limitaciones de tiempo. La Secretaria Municipal leerá los comentarios del correo electrónico, siempre que la lectura no exceda los tres (3) minutos. Los comentarios enviados por correo electrónico pasarán a formar parte del registro. . 7

08/01/2025 CERTIFICATION I, Megan Hunter, City Clerk of the City of Soledad, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda was posted at City Hall by Friday, August 01, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:00 PM The public meeting will open at 5:00 p.m. and, after taking public comment for closed session items, the council will immediately recess to closed session. The regular public open meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the closed session is concluded, and any reportable action taken during the closed session will be reported out at that time. https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/83305476033 Or Call: 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 833 0547 6033 Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are: Mayor Anna Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera Councilmember Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez Councilmember Evarista Banuelos Councilmember Ben Caldera At this time, any member of the public may address the Council/Agency on Closed Session items appearing on the agenda. Speakers shall have limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point. 1 1

IV. CLOSED SESSION V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT IX. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT 1. Soledad Youth Council Update and Introduction of 2025–26 Youth Commissioners X. PRESENTATIONS 1. A presentation by Central Coast Community Energy Community Relations Manager Sophia Schwirzke 2. A Presentation of Lee Law Signage by Sun Street Centers South County Prevention Program Coordinator Danelle Hernandez XI. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 1. The City Council will recess to Closed Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(B)(1) - City Manager Contract. 2. The City Council will recess to closed session to confer with its attorney regarding litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)- deciding whether to initiate litigation. 3. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator concerning the sale, exchange, or lease of property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 257-082-005, located between Highway 101 and Front Street (no situs address). 4. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiator concerning the sale/exchange/lease of property located at 1232 Monterey Street, APN 022-042-015-000. Attachments: Staff Report Attachments: Staff Report 3CE Presentation Annual Update Attachments: Staff Report Lee Law Presentation Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 07/02/2025 2 2

2. Warrants 3. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report 4. Police Department Department Activity Report 5. Public Works Activity Report 6. Fire Department July 2025 Activity Report 7. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report Minutes of 07/16/2025 Special Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 06/25/2025 - 07/28/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report June 2025 plus YE 24/25 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Police Dept. Activity Reports COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report PW Activity Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Soledad Activity Report 07/2025 Call Volume 07/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Building Permits - 07/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 3 3

8. Human Resources Activity Report 9. Resolution No. 6267, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad "Approving the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026". 10. Resolution No. 6268, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting the Soledad Community Center Building Modernization Project: Kitchen Portion as Complete by David Construction & Management, Inc. and Authorizing the Partial Release of Retention in the Amount of $26,372 11. Resolution No. 6269, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for the Nestles Road Stormwater Project Design in an Amount not to Exceed $94,115 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Consulting Services Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad 12. Resolution No. 6270, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the Construction Services Agreement with Plummerbuilt, in an Amount of $113,140 Plus 10% Contingency for a Total Amount not to Exceed $124,454 for Construction of the WRF Entry Gate Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute said Contract on behalf of the City of Soledad. Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6267 Exhibit A - Master Fee Proposed FY 2025-26 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6268 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6269 Exhibit A Proposal COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6270 Exhibit A Proposal 4 4

XII. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution No. 6271, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the Soledad Police Department’s AB 481 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(D) And Renewing City of Soledad Ordinance No. 743 “Approving Soledad Police Department Policy Manual Policy 706- Military Equipment” XIII. BUSINESS 1. City of Soledad Transactions and Use Tax Citizen Oversight Committee Appointments 2. Request From the Soledad Unified School District to Waive Impact Fees Associated with the District’s Teacher Housing Project 3. Resolution No. 6273, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Dispensing with Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Soledad Municipal Code Section 3.24.040A and Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Engine for Fire Engine 37 from Coast Counties Peterbilt in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Receive the Staff Report Open the Public Hearing Close the Public Hearing Council Action Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6271 Exhibit A Exhibit B COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Ramos Arroyo Jr. 2. Angelica Gadoy-Rodriguez 3. David Garcia COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B - SUSD Presentation Request for Waiver of City Impact Fees Attachment C - HCD Income and Rent Limits COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 5 5

4. Resolution No. 6272, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Two (2) Year Wastewater Biosolids Management Services Agreement with Synagro- WWT. Inc., for a Firm-Fixed Price of $89.97 per Ton, Resulting in Total Annual Costs of $467,844 for an Estimated 5,200 Tons per Year, and Approving Said Agreement in Substantial Form and Content, Subject to Final Approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and Approving a FY 25/26 Budget Amendment (Transfer) in the Amount of $336,344 XIV. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XV. COUNCILMEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS XVI. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XVII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XVIII.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIX. ADJOURNMENT Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6273 Exhibit A COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6272 Attachment A - Synagro BiosolidsConsultant Services Agreement Attachment B - Synagro Proposal Attachment C - WRF Biosolids Disposal Alternatives COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega at (831) 223-5014. Notification of at least 48hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (RCRF 35.102-35.104). Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, California during normal business hours. En caso que usted necesite ayuda en leer o en entender este aviso de Junta Publica, usted puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Edificio Municipal en 248 Calle Main o llamar al número (831) 223-5014, y el aviso será traducido para usted. Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Concejo Municipal con respecto a cualquier asunto en esta agenda se pondrá a disposición para inspección pública en el Ayuntamiento ubicado en 248 Main Street, Soledad, California durante el horario laboral. 6 6

Advanced submittal of public comments via email are due by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the scheduled meeting to the Deputy City Clerk at darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com Comments are limited to 250 words or less and effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. The City Clerk will read email comments, provided that the reading shall not exceed three (3) minutes. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record. La entrega anticipada de comentarios públicos por correo electrónico debe presentarse antes de las 2:00 p.m. del día de la reunión programada a la Secretaria Municipal al email darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com. Los comentarios están limitados a 250 palabras o menos y se hará un esfuerzo para leer su comentario en el registro, pero es posible que algunos comentarios no se lean debido a limitaciones de tiempo. La Secretaria Municipal leerá los comentarios del correo electrónico, siempre que la lectura no exceda los tres (3) minutos. Los comentarios enviados por correo electrónico pasarán a formar parte del registro. . 7 7

08/01/2025 CERTIFICATION I, Megan Hunter, City Clerk of the City of Soledad, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda was posted at City Hall by Friday, August 01, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager 8

SUBJECT: Soledad Youth Council Update and Introduction of 2025–26 Youth Commissioners TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Jessica Potts, Parks and Recreation Director MEETING DATE: August 6, 2025 CITY OF SOLEDAD STAFF REPORT THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. Recommendation Receive a presentation introducing the 2025–26 Youth Commissioners and providing an update on the City’s administration of the Soledad Youth Council program. Executive Summary Staff will introduce the appointed Youth Commissioners for the 2025–26 program year and provide an update on the City’s administration of the Soledad Youth Council and Youth Commissioner Program. The program will continue to support youth civic engagement and leadership development through a structured model operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Commissioners will support City youth initiatives as paid student workers, while continuing to serve as volunteer members of the Youth Council outside of paid shifts Background The Soledad Youth Council was created to promote youth leadership, civic awareness, and community involvement among high school-aged residents. Each year, a small number of Youth Commissioners are appointed as paid City staff to support the program through structured shifts and department-led projects. The broader Youth Council remains a volunteer leadership body, meeting regularly to advise on youth-related issues and develop community initiatives. In previous years, the program was co-managed with the School District. The City Manager and Parks and Recreation Director contacted the Superintendent to discuss whether to continue working together on this effort. Unfortunately, the key organizer from the School District has not been available to meet. Recognizing the need to move forward as school is soon to begin, the Parks and Recreation Department decided to manage the program entirely in-house to provide better oversight, accountability, and alignment with City goals. If the School District decides to establish its own Youth Council later, the City will explore opportunities to collaborate. 9

Review & Analysis For the 2025–26 academic year, three Youth Commissioners have been appointed: Giovanni Bravo – Returning for a second year Marilyn Ramirez-Peña – First-year appointee Cindy Alcaraz – First-year appointee Commissioners will work 6–10 hours per week, supporting program planning, youth outreach, and departmental projects, including: Preparing materials and logistics for Youth Council meetings Assisting with youth surveys and community engagement efforts Participating in City Council and School Board presentations Supporting youth-focused City events, outreach, and promotions Commissioners are expected to act in a professional capacity while on the clock, and to participate as volunteer Council members during Youth Council meetings and activities. Planned initiatives for the upcoming year include: A rebranding of the Youth Council Continued distribution and analysis of the Youth Life Skills Survey for advocacy Increased youth participation in community planning and events Development of a youth-led civic or service project by spring 2026 Financial Considerations Youth Commissioners are compensated at a rate of $16.50 per hour, not to exceed 10 hours per week per commissioner. Funding is provided through the Parks and Recreation Department’s operational budget. Alternatives Receive presentation as recommended. Request modifications to the Youth Council program structure or staffing model. Decline to receive presentation. Planning/CEQA This item is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Public Notice Requirements None required. 10

SUBJECT: A presentation by Central Coast Community Energy Community Relations Manager Sophia Schwirzke TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Sophia Schwirzke, Central Coast Community Energy Community Relations Manager COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: August 6, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 11

3CE Annual Update City of Soledad August 6th, 2025 1 12

Together, Power for Good 2 13

2024 Energy Highlights Sourced 409 Megawatts of clean & renewable energy in 2024, enough to power 350,850 households with renewable energy. Sourcing Renewable Energy avoided more than 445,000 metric tons of CO 2 ,the equivalent of taking 105,911 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles off the road for a year . 3 14

Community Programs $1,000-4,000 $150,000 Electrify Your Ride Electrify Your Home* $17,385 $2,500 per unit New Construction Electrification Program $5,000 ADU $250,000 Agricultural Electrification Program $75,000 Residential Battery Rebate Program $13,000 4 *Electrify Your Home Program on temporary pause until October 2025. 15

Public Agency Programs Fleet & Charging Infrastructure Plans Plan Your Fleet Electric Bus Program $400,000 Charge Your Fleet Up to $150,000 Electrify Your Fleet Up to $150,000 Reach Codes Program Assistance for development and adoption 5 16

Community Investment Rebates & Incentives Soledad 3CE Investment: • $19,159 – Plan Your Fleet • $99,661 – Ag Electrification • $31,700 – Electrify Your Home • $67,575 – Electrify Your Ride • $20,000 – New Construction Electrification Greenfield 3CE Investment: • $38,453 – Plan Your Fleet • $7,500 – Electrify Your Home • $36,917 – New Construction Electrification 6 17

Thank You! Contact Us: • Northern Region: Sophia Schwirzke (sschwirzke@3ce.org) • Southern Region: Spencer Brandt (sbrandt@3ce.org) • Senior Advisor for Policy and Legislative Affairs: Das Williams (dwilliams@3ce.org) Learn more & apply for programs at 3Cenergy.org 7 18

SUBJECT: A Presentation of Lee Law Signage by Sun Street Centers South County Prevention Program Coordinator Danelle Hernandez TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Danelle Hernandez, Sun Street Centers South County Prevention Program Coordinator COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: August 6, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. 19

LEE LAW Monterey County Soledad, CA 20

What is Lee Law?  The Lee Law requires off-sale alcohol retailers (liquor stores and grocery stores, but not bars or restaurants) to abide by a set of public health and safety standards to protect surrounding neighborhoods and communities from problems associated with alcohol sales.  Address two community problems:  Youth exposure to alcohol and tobacco advertising increases the risk of youth alcohol and tobacco consumption and problems associated with those risks.  Large numbers of window signs on liquor stores contributes to crime and violence, particularly they block a clear view into the stores. 21

How did you get the random sample to check the Type 20 and Type 21 stores?  South County- The STEPS Leadership Students and Prevention Staff selected 10 stores out of 25 in Soledad CA, by a spin wheel generator.  1st visit to stores selected, owners received informational flyer regarding Lee Law and pictures were taken of stores windows for analyzation by S.T.E.P.S.  2 nd visit to stores owners that complied received a certificate of appreciation and other stores received another informational flyer with the importance of complying  3 rd visit was to see if those out of compliance made any changes to their window space, which none of them did. Alcohol Beverage Control as type 20 (beer and wine). Type 21 (beer, wine and distilled spirits) license to legally sell alcohol on premises. https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/licensing-reports/adhoc- report/?LICENSETYPE=21&RPTTYPE=6&CITY=SOLEDAD 22

Soledad CA, Stores Visited  20 Monterey Market 285 4 th St, Soledad Ca 93960  20 Soledad Valero 100 Front St, Soledad CA 93960  21 Lassen Market 87 Front St, Soledad CA 93960  21 CVS 2293 H Dela Rosa Sr St, Soledad CA 93960  21 Shop N Save Liquor 895 Front St, Soledad CA 93960  20 Bingo Market 945 Monterey St, Soledad CA 93960  21 Arco 2080 H Dela Rosa Sr St, Soledad CA 93960  21 Mi Fiesta Liquor 501 Front St, Soledad CA 93960  21 Valley Liquor 950 Front St, Soledad CA 93960  21 El Pueblo Market 128 Kidder St, Soledad CA 93960 Zoning Ordinance #17.43.040 (d) Requirements for temporary signs (Temporary signs on windows shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent of the total window area.) City of Soledad License Type (20 or 21) Business Name Business Address 23

South County Lee Law Out of Compliance Informational Flyer 10, 50% 6, 30% 4, 20% Results Out of Compliance In-Compliance In-Compliance/Safety Concern 24

(5) Out of Compliance Stores (3) In Compliance Stores (2) In Compliance/ Safety Concerns 25

Call to Action 26

SUBJECT: Minutes TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Darlene Noriega, Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: August 6, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 27

Minutes City of Soledad Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting July 02, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Velazquez called the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority/ Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL The Following Councilmembers/Agency members were present when the meeting was called to order: Mayor/Chair Anna M. Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Member Fernando Cabrera Councilmember/Agency Member Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez – Arrived at 6:05 p.m. Councilmember/Agency Member Evarista Bañuelos Councilmember/Agency Member Ben Caldera THE FOLLOWING COUNCILMEMBER WAS ABSENT None PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez arrived at 6:10 p.m. MEETING RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Velazquez recessed at 6:06 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 1. The City Council will recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the City is a party: Claim of Nunez/Albanese MEETING RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera reconvened the meeting at 6:22 p.m. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Mike Rodriquez reported regarding item no. 1. The claim was denied unanimously. Direction was provided to the City Attorney. No other reportable action was taken. 28

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of July 02, 2025 Page 2 of 9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Martinez’s Family member led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA None PUBLIC COMMENT None COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Designating July as Park and Recreation Month Park and Recreation Director Jessica Potts and the City of Soledad Recreation Team were present and thanked the council for the proclamation. 2. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad in Recognition of Mario Martinez and Designating July 6th Mario Martinez Day. The family of Mario Martinez thanked the council for their recognition and proclamation. Avila Boxing Owner and Coach Rigo Avila thanked the Martinez family for sharing the memory of Mario Martinez. The proclamations will be displayed on the City of Soledad website. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Velazquez requested to have separate discussions for items C-8 and C-11. There were no public comments. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera motioned to approve items C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-9, C-10, and C-12. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Caldera and carried by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Cabrera, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sanchez, Banuelos, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None C-1. Minutes of 06/18/2025 C-2. Warrants of 06/12/2025 – 06/24/2025 29

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of July 02, 2025 Page 3 of 9 C-3. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report C-4. Soledad Police Department Activity Report C-5. Public Works Department Activity Report C-6. Community & Economic Development Department Activity Report C-7. Human Resources Department Activity Report C-9. Resolution No. 6259, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update C-10. Resolution No. 6260, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Certifying Compliance With State Law with Respect to the Levying of General and Special Taxes, Assessments, and Property-Related Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 C-12. Resolution No. 6262, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the Purchase of 200 Ultraviolet (UV) Lamps from Trojan Technologies in the Amount of $89,392.63 Motion: Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez motioned to approve items C-8 and C-11. Motion was seconded by Mayor Velazquez and carried by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Ansaldo-Sanchez, Velazquez, Banuelos, Caldera, Cabrera Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None C-8. Resolution No. 6258, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Contract Change Order for Construction Services with Monterey Peninsula Engineering for the Amount of $24,443 for a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $4,856,289 for the Front Street Maintenance Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Contract Change Order on Behalf of the City of Soledad Mayor Velazquez requested further clarification regarding the reasons for the Contract Change Order. City Manager Hunter and Assistant Engineer Alex