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

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/83875778693 Or Call: 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 838 7577 8693 Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are: Mayor Anna M. Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera Councilmember Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez Councilmember Evarista Bañuelos Councilmember Ben Caldera At this time any member of the public may address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda and items of interest to the public that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. A public comment card should be filled out completely to ensure the speaker is called upon to give comment. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes; the mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule. Please be brief and to the point. No action or discussion shall be taken on an item not appearing on the agenda. 1

VII. PRESENTATIONS 1. A Presentation update regarding the Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan will be presented by Alliance on Aging Facilitator Teresa Sullivan. VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 2. Warrants 3. Resolution No. 6275, A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad/City Council as Board to the Successor Agency to the Soledad Redevelopment Agency/Board of the Soledad Successor Housing Agency/Soledad Housing Authority Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Soledad Housing Authority Executive Director Services with Megan Hunter IX. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6277, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Soledad and Hygelund Diana ET AL fo r the Property Located at 1232 Monterey fo r the Purchase Price of $300,000 Plus Closing Costs and Authorizing the Use of up to $310,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund 1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad declaring August 25, 2025 as National Park Service Day. Attachments: Staff Report LADAP presentation City of Soledad Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 08/06/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6275 Exhibit A COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 2

2. Parks and Recreation Capital Campaign Overview and Fundraising Strategy 3. Resolution No. 6274, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving an Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for Services (“CAL FIRE”) from July 1, 2025 To June 30, 2026 at a Not To Exceed Cost of $2,637,549, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad 4. Acceptance of the City and Soledad Successor Agency's Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 5. Resolution No. 6278, A Resolution Approving Amendment #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement With TeamCivX Extending the Contract Term, Updating the Scope of Services, and Increasing Compensation by $60,000 for a Total Amount Not To Exceed $92,290, Approving a Related Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Amendment on Behalf of the City Resolution No. 6277 Exhibit A Attachment 1 - Appraisal COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Proposed Community Center Capital Campaign COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6274 CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Contract CAL FIRE PowerPoint Presentation COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report City of Soledad Independent Auditor's Report and Financial Statements FY 2024-2024 City of Soledad Management Report FY 2023-2024 Measure Y and S Auditors Letter COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6278 Exhibit A - Team CivX Contract Amendment #1 Exhibit B - TeamCivX Updated Scope of Services Attachment 1 - Team CivX Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 - Soledad Fire Department Ballot Measure Survey Presentation Attachment 3 - TeamCivX FAQ about Emergency Medical and Fire Protection in Soledad 3

6. Resolution No. 6276, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo and Directing Staff to Submit Names of the Delegates by September 24, 2025 X. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XI. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIV. ADJOURNMENT Attachment 4 - Team CivX Infographic about Fire and Emergency Services COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6276 Attachment A 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. 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 4

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. . 5

08/15/2025 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 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/83875778693 Or Call: 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 838 7577 8693 Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are: Mayor Anna M. Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera Councilmember Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez Councilmember Evarista Bañuelos Councilmember Ben Caldera At this time any member of the public may address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda and items of interest to the public that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. A public comment card should be filled out completely to ensure the speaker is called upon to give comment. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes; the mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule. Please be brief and to the point. No action or discussion shall be taken on an item not appearing on the agenda. 1 1

VII. PRESENTATIONS 1. A Presentation update regarding the Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan will be presented by Alliance on Aging Facilitator Teresa Sullivan. VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 2. Warrants 3. Resolution No. 6275, A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad/City Council as Board to the Successor Agency to the Soledad Redevelopment Agency/Board of the Soledad Successor Housing Agency/Soledad Housing Authority Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Soledad Housing Authority Executive Director Services with Megan Hunter IX. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6277, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Soledad and Hygelund Diana ET AL fo r the Property Located at 1232 Monterey fo r the Purchase Price of $300,000 Plus Closing Costs and Authorizing the Use of up to $310,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund 1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad declaring August 25, 2025 as National Park Service Day. Attachments: Staff Report LADAP presentation City of Soledad Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 08/06/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6275 Exhibit A COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 2 2

2. Parks and Recreation Capital Campaign Overview and Fundraising Strategy 3. Resolution No. 6274, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving an Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for Services (“CAL FIRE”) from July 1, 2025 To June 30, 2026 at a Not To Exceed Cost of $2,637,549, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad 4. Acceptance of the City and Soledad Successor Agency's Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 5. Resolution No. 6278, A Resolution Approving Amendment #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement With TeamCivX Extending the Contract Term, Updating the Scope of Services, and Increasing Compensation by $60,000 for a Total Amount Not To Exceed $92,290, Approving a Related Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Amendment on Behalf of the City Resolution No. 6277 Exhibit A Attachment 1 - Appraisal COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Proposed Community Center Capital Campaign COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6274 CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Contract CAL FIRE PowerPoint Presentation COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report City of Soledad Independent Auditor's Report and Financial Statements FY 2024-2024 City of Soledad Management Report FY 2023-2024 Measure Y and S Auditors Letter COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6278 Exhibit A - Team CivX Contract Amendment #1 Exhibit B - TeamCivX Updated Scope of Services Attachment 1 - Team CivX Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 - Soledad Fire Department Ballot Measure Survey Presentation Attachment 3 - TeamCivX FAQ about Emergency Medical and Fire Protection in Soledad 3 3

6. Resolution No. 6276, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo and Directing Staff to Submit Names of the Delegates by September 24, 2025 X. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XI. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIV. ADJOURNMENT Attachment 4 - Team CivX Infographic about Fire and Emergency Services COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6276 Attachment A 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. 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 4 4

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. . 5 5

08/15/2025 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 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager 6

SUBJECT: A Presentation update regarding the Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan will be presented by Alliance on Aging Facilitator Teresa Sullivan. TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Teresa Sullivan, Alliance on Aging Facilitator COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: August 20, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 7

Funded by the California Department of Aging (CDA) Community Foundation of Monterey County (CFMC( LADAP Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan City of Soledad June 18,, 2025 8

LADAP Process • Convened Advisory Council • Conducted Asset Inventory • Conducted Community Assessment • Conducted Solutions Summits • Convened Work Groups • Created the LADAP *AARP Network of Age Friendly Cities & States Project Area 9

Priority Goal Recommendations • Civic Participation Establish a community-based group that reflects the diversity of each project area to spearhead increased interaction and communication with city/county representatives. • Employment Create and distribute a resource list (guide) for older adults and individuals with disabilities in project areas so they have access information related to employment, education, training, and volunteer resources. Collaborate with key employment and training partners to ensure they meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. • Communication & Information Develop a communication strategy that increases awareness, understanding and access to services, resources, and benefits that impact the lives of diverse older adults, people with disabilities, family members and caregivers, focusing on rural areas. 10

• Disaster Preparedness & Services By December 2025, develop a communications strategy for disaster preparedness and response pertaining to the aging and disability populations. (language, learning style, and grade level considerations) • Health Services Improve access to healthcare specialists in rural areas for older adults and people with disabilities, starting in South Monterey County. Long wait times for appointments and lack of transportation ists pose health risks and significant challenges in accessing necessary and timely healthcare. • Community Supports Ensure the continuation of mobile models (i.e.SOCOS, NOCOS and SASOS) to positively impact isolation, access to resources, nutrition, health and wellness and overall quality of life for older adults, caregivers and people with disabilities. Priority Goal Recommendations (cont.) 11

Priority Goal Recommendations (cont) • Housing To address the need for affordable housing for older adults and people with disabilities, promote the option of creating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) for older adult homeowners, family members, caregivers, and prospective tenants. • Outdoor Spaces To improve accessibility and safety for older adults and people with disabilities via sidewalk and traffic control repairs and improvements. Start with City of Salinas to model process for other areas. Throughout the LADAP community input process all communities have noted the condition of sidewalks specifically being an impediment. While the issues are known by civic leaders, establishing a plan and priority for addressing them that meets the expectations of the community is difficult It is the objective of this recommendation to facilitate that process with LADAP community groups. 12

Priority Goal Recommendations (cont.) • Social Participation Increase senior programming activities , social activities, walking, exercise and education • Transportation To improve community member’s transportation access to get to health care visits through education and collaboration with local health care providers and community support organizations in rural areas of Monterey County (North and South County). Leadership Role Integrate LADAP into decisions and policies that impact the lives of older adults & people with disabilities. Promote and support civic participation opportunities. Collaborate with the senior network and others in communicating information that benefit older adults and people with disabilities. 13

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 20, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 14

Minutes City of Soledad Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting August 06, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera called the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority/ Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL The Following Councilmembers/Agency members were present when the meeting was called to order: Mayor/Chair Anna M. Velazquez– Arrived at 5:07 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Member Fernando Cabrera Councilmember/Agency Member Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez Councilmember/Agency Member Evarista Bañuelos Councilmember/Agency Member Ben Caldera THE FOLLOWING COUNCILMEMBER WAS ABSENT None PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None MEETING RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera recessed at 5:05 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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. 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. 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). 15

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025 Page 2 of 9 4. 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. MEETING RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION Mayor Anna Velazquez reconvened the meeting at 6:38 p.m. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Mike Rodriquez reported that item no. 1 was not completed. The council will reconvene after the regular meeting to finish items 1-4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Sun Street STEPS team members led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA Mayor Velazquez modified the presentation order. Presentation no. 2 will be moved to the first presentation, and the 3CE presentation will be taken second. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT 1. Soledad Youth Council Update and Introduction of 2025-26 Youth Commissioners Park and Recreation Director Jessica Potts presented the report. Youth Commissioners Giovani Bravo, Marilyn Ramirez, and Cindy Alcaraz were present. PRESENTATIONS 1. A Presentation of Lee Law Signage by Sun Street Centers South County Prevention Program Coordinator Danelle Hernandez Sun Street Center's South County Prevention Program Coordinator, Danelle Hernandez, introduced Youth Step Representatives Juanita Chavez and Angelina Gala, who delivered the presentation about tobacco and alcohol advertising in Soledad. 2. A presentation by Central Coast Community Energy Community Relations Manager Sophia Schwirzke and Das Williams 16

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025 Page 3 of 9 Central Coast Community Energy Community Relations Manager Sophia Schwirzke presented the item, and Senior Advisor for Policy and Legislator Consultant Das Williams joined the meeting via Zoom. Councilmembers asked questions about the 3CE program and requested a community workshop to educate the public about 3CE. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera requested separate discussions for items C-9 and C-10. Councilmember Ansaldo Sanchez requested a separate discussion for item C-3. Councilmember Bañuelos requested items C-3 and C-4 for discussion. Mayor Velazquez requested a separate discussion for item C-6 and a comment on C-3. There were no public comments. Motion: Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez motioned to approve items C-1, C-2, C-5, C-7, C-8, C-11 and C-12. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos and passed by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Ansaldo-Sánchez, Bañuelos, Cadera, Cabrera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None C-1. Minutes of 07/02/2025 and 07/16/2025 Special Meeting C-2. Warrants of 06/25/2025 – 07/28/2025 C-5. Public Works Department Activity Report C-7. Community & Economic Development Department Activity Report C-8. Human Resources Department Activity Report C-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 C-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 17

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025 Page 4 of 9 Motion: Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez motioned to approve items C-3, C-4, C-6, C-9, and C-10. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos and carried by the following vote: Action Ayes: Ansaldo-Sánchez, Bañuelos, Caldera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: Cabrera Absent: None C-3. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report Councilmember Bañuelos thanked staff for their efforts. Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez would like to see more adult recreation leagues offered through the Community Center and conduct a community survey to obtain the public's opinions. Mayor Velazquez would like an inclusive program offered; however, she does realize how busy the staff is. Parks and Recreation Director Jessica Potts said the City continues working with San Andreas for another Fall Festival. C-4. Soledad Police Department Activity Report Councilmember Bañuelos thanked the Police Department for all the time and effort they put into the Community. C-6. Fire Department Activity Report C-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". Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera said he realizes many fees are being updated, but he wants to ensure that these fees do not affect people’s utility billing. Financial Analyst Jesus Yanez presented the staff report and stated that water and wastewater rate fees have already been approved through a five-year rate study. The City will conduct another rate study and anticipates that residents will see a future increase due to rising costs for operations and capital projects. However, the fee increases currently being considered are not related to utility fees. C-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 Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera asked what changes are being made through this resolution. Assistant Engineer Alex Ramos presented the staff report and said this is a partial release of retention for 18

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025 Page 5 of 9 work already done and accepted. More work is still being done. Parks and Recreation Director Jessica Potts added that things still need to be done, such as a complete HVAC rehaul, emergency generator upgrades, lights in the parking lot, and EV charger installations. A capital Campaign will be moving forward soon. City Manager Hunter said $100,0000 in funding will come from CDBG program income, and the City has also applied to the State for all emergency generators in the City, including the generator at the Community Center. The City will launch the re-packaged capital campaign, which will include naming opportunities for the rooms in the Community Center. The City already has plans for these improvements and will be competitive for grant funding because we are shovel-ready. Mayor Velazquez would like a list of funding sources in future staff reports. The City Manager agreed to provide it. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 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” City Attorney Mike Rodriquez presented the staff report. Opening of the Community Meeting - 8:11 p.m. There were no public comments. Closing of the Community Meeting – 8:12 p.m. Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez asked that the maintenance costs be included in future reports regarding this item. Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve Resolution No. 6271. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Caldera and carried by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Bañuelos, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Cabrera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None BUSINESS B-1. City of Soledad Transactions and Use Tax Citizen Oversight Committee Appointments City Manager Hunter clarified that each councilmember has the right to appoint their choice to this committee, and it is not subject to approval.. 19

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025 Page 6 of 9 Councilmember Bañuelos appointed Mr. Ramos Arroyo Jr. Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez appointed Angelica Godoy-Rodriguez. Councilmember Caldera appointed Mr. David Garcia. Each appointee thanked the council for the opportunity to serve on the Transaction and Use Tax Citizen Oversight Committee. City Manager Hunter said an onboarding process will take place in the next couple of weeks. B-2. Request From the Soledad Unified School District to Waive Impact Fees Associated with the District’s Teacher Housing Project City Manager Hunter presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, explaining that the City was not in a financial position to waive fees. She recommended that the Council consider a loan instead to help the School District while maintaining the City’s financial stability. Soledad Unified School District Superintendent Randy Bangs was also present at the meeting and presented a PowerPoint about the Request for Waiver of City Impact Fees. Alejandro Ruiz generally supported the school housing project. He knows many teachers who commute from very far away and believes the housing project will help. Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees President Chris Bourke favors eliminating or significantly reducing the impact fees. He added that it was agreed from the start that this would be a partnership. The project could have been built elsewhere, but the District wanted this to be a unique project that revitalizes downtown. There were no other public comments. Mayor Velazquez asked if the District has contacted the State Department of Education for favorable loans. Superintendent Randy Bangs of Soledad Unified School District said this has been looked into, but he is not aware of any opportunities. Mayor Velazquez believes it is important to partner with the School District and agrees with City Manager Hunter about what is feasible for the School District and the City. She suggested that the school district