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

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS IV. CLOSED SESSION V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 HARTNELL COLLEGE-SOLEDAD 1505 METZ ROAD ROOM. SEC-114 6:00 PM https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/86301451477 Or Call 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 863 0145 1477 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-Sanchez 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. 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. 1

VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT IX. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS X. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 2. Warrants 3. Resolution No. 6207, A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Soledad Approving a Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council. 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. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad in Honor and Recognition of the Legacy of the Civil Rights and Labor Leader Cesar Chavez. 2. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad recognizing March 19, 2025 as National SBDC Day. 3. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad recognizing March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one action of the Council unless any Councilmember has any questions or wishes to make a statement or discuss an item. In that event, the mayor will remove the item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 03-05-2025 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 02/27/2025 - 03/11/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 2

Facility Use Fee Waiver for the Lideres Campesinas de Soledad for the Use of the Soledad Community Center for their Día de Niño Event. 4. Resolution No. 6208, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting the Veteran’s Park Recycled Water Irrigation Retrofit and Authorizing the Release of Retention in the Amount of $4,720.75 5. Resolution No. 6209, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving In-Kind Services and Approving Street Closure of Soledad Street Between Front Street and Monterey Street for the Annual Soledad Historical Society Farmer’s Market 6. Resolution No. 6210, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Amendment No. 2 to Extend the Term of the 2045 General Plan Update Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks Inc. to December 31, 2026 7. Resolution No. 6212, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Contract Agreement with Holloway Environmental Solutions, LLC (Holloway), for $237,271.19, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement, and Approving a FY 24/25 Budget Amendment (Increase) in the Amount of $173,000 Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6207 Fee Waiver COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6208 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6209 Exhibit A COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6210 Exhibit A- PlaceWorks Amendment No. 2 Attachment A- PlaceWorks Consulting Services Agreements Attachment B- PlaceWorks Extension and Schedule COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 3

XI. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6211, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the 2024 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Reports and Authorizing their Submittal to The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research XII. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND AKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIII. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND AKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIV. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XVI. ADJOURNMENT Resolution No. 6212 Agreement for Services - Holloway Cannon Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6211 Exhibit A Exhibit B 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 4

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. . 5

02/14/2025 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, March 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS IV. CLOSED SESSION V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 HARTNELL COLLEGE-SOLEDAD 1505 METZ ROAD ROOM. SEC-114 6:00 PM https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/86301451477 Or Call 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 863 0145 1477 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-Sanchez 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. 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. 1 1

VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT IX. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS X. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 2. Warrants 3. Resolution No. 6207, A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Soledad Approving a Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council. 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. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad in Honor and Recognition of the Legacy of the Civil Rights and Labor Leader Cesar Chavez. 2. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad recognizing March 19, 2025 as National SBDC Day. 3. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad recognizing March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one action of the Council unless any Councilmember has any questions or wishes to make a statement or discuss an item. In that event, the mayor will remove the item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 03-05-2025 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 02/27/2025 - 03/11/2025 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 2 2

Facility Use Fee Waiver for the Lideres Campesinas de Soledad for the Use of the Soledad Community Center for their Día de Niño Event. 4. Resolution No. 6208, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting the Veteran’s Park Recycled Water Irrigation Retrofit and Authorizing the Release of Retention in the Amount of $4,720.75 5. Resolution No. 6209, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving In-Kind Services and Approving Street Closure of Soledad Street Between Front Street and Monterey Street for the Annual Soledad Historical Society Farmer’s Market 6. Resolution No. 6210, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Amendment No. 2 to Extend the Term of the 2045 General Plan Update Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks Inc. to December 31, 2026 7. Resolution No. 6212, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Contract Agreement with Holloway Environmental Solutions, LLC (Holloway), for $237,271.19, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement, and Approving a FY 24/25 Budget Amendment (Increase) in the Amount of $173,000 Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6207 Fee Waiver COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6208 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6209 Exhibit A COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6210 Exhibit A- PlaceWorks Amendment No. 2 Attachment A- PlaceWorks Consulting Services Agreements Attachment B- PlaceWorks Extension and Schedule COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 3 3

XI. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6211, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the 2024 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Reports and Authorizing their Submittal to The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research XII. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND AKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIII. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND AKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIV. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XVI. ADJOURNMENT Resolution No. 6212 Agreement for Services - Holloway Cannon Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6211 Exhibit A Exhibit B 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 4 4

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. . 5 5

02/14/2025 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, March 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager 6

SUBJECT: Minutes TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Darlene Noriega, Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: March 19, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 7

Minutes City of Soledad Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting March 5, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Velazquez Called the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority/ Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting to order at 6:05 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 Councilmember/Agency Member Evarista Bañuelos Councilmember/Agency Member Ben Caldera THE FOLLOWING COUNCILMEMBER WAS ABSENT None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pauline Tomasini led the Pledge of Allegiance ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. The Woman’s History Month Proclamation should be added to the agenda in the section of Council Presentations, along with plans to celebrate the proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT Pauline Tomasini publicly commented that the Soledad Rotary Club will be having its reverse Draw fundraiser on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Soledad Community Center. Tickets for the event are $200 each. She also thanked Chief of Police Damon Wasson for his work in the City. City Clerk Darlene Noriega received a written comment from Eneida Flores, Community Engagement Manager Jesus Valenzuela presented the written comment: Enida Flores thanked the council for the proclamation that was presented to lidres campesinas. The group is organizing the Children’s Day event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 3:00. They are hoping to have the council sponsor the event and give them a room at the Community center. There were no further public comments. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 8

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2025 Page 2 of 8 1. The City Council of the City of Soledad presented Christine De La Rosa with a Certificate of Achievement for her 20-year anniversary with the Soledad Community Health Care District. She is now the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Coordinator at the Soledad Medical Clinic. Christine De La Rosa thanked the council and the Community of Soledad for the Certificate of Achievement. 2. The City Council of the City of Soledad presented a Proclamation in Honor and Recognition of the American Red Cross, declaring March 2025 as Red Cross Month. Central Coast Red Cross Representative Patsi Gasca thanked the Council for their ongoing support and encouraged the public to continue in support however possible. 3. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad was presented in Honor and Recognition of Soledad Police Chief Damon C. Wasson for his Dedicated Service to the City and Citizens of Soledad All council members thanked Police Chief Damon Wasson for his service and dedication to the Community of Soledad. 4. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad in honor and recognition of Women’s History Month. Mayor Velazquez said Women’s History Month will be highlighted in a planned event that the City will announce soon. City Manager Hunter said the City of Soledad website highlights Women’s History Month to acknowledge the significant milestone. 5. The City Council of the City of Soledad presented a Laura Maldonado Certificate of Achievement as the 2025 "Life Changer of the Year" award for the Soledad Unified School District. Laura Maldonado was not present at the council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no public comments. Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez requested to have a separate discussion for items C-9 and C-11. Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera requested to have separate discussion for items C-6 and C-11. Mayor Velazquez requested to have separate discussion for items C-4, C-10, and C-12. Motion: Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez motioned to approve items C-1, C-2, C-3, C-5, C-7, and C-8 Motion was seconded by Councilmember Banuelos and carried by unanimous vote: 9

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2025 Page 3 of 8 Action Ayes: Ansaldo-Sanchez, Banuelos, Caldera, Cabrera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None C-1. Minutes of 02/19/2025 C-2. Warrants 02/13/2025 – 02/26/2025. C-3. Human Resources Department Activity Report C-5. Fire Department Activity Report C-7. Public Works Department Activity Report C-8. Police Department Activity Report Motion: Mayor Velazquez motioned to approve items C-4, C-6, C-9, C-10, C-11, and C-12. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Caldera and carried by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Velazquez, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sanchez, Banuelos, Cabrera Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None C-4. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report Mayor Velazquez said that, in the past, the council had been able to provide a waiver for facilities when they wanted to sponsor an event. City Manager Hunter said that typically, a community group needs to go through the same application process. Still, the application would be brought back to the council for the waiver of the fees. The group should go through the Community Center to see if that date is available. C-6. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera asked if the General Plan committee had already been created and, if so, if there were any previous members in the group. Community and Economic Development Director Beatriz Trujillo said the steering committee had been created. The former members were the first people the Community Engagement department contacted. Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez asked if the council could be emailed a list of who is on the steering committee. Mayor Velazquez asked that staff send the council a list of people who have been contacted, also include when they were contacted and what the outcome of contact was. City Manager Hunter said people interested in attending a steering committee meeting are welcome to 10

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2025 Page 4 of 8 attend. C-9. Resolution No. 6200, 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 $196,093Plus a 20% Contingency ($9,610) for a Total Not to Exceed $205,703 for the Front Street Maintenance Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Contract Change Order on Behalf of the City of Soledad Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez said that he has noticed change orders coming forward, and he asked that staff remember to consider all financial issues to avoid change orders. Mayor Velazquez asked why ADA issues were not considered as a part of the design. Assistant Engineer Alex Ramos presented the staff report and provided clarification to the questions being asked. City Manager Hunter added further explanation. City Manager Hunter clarified further regarding the project. C-10. Resolution No. 6201, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving In-Kind Services, Waiving Park Fee and Approving the Street Closure of Front Street Between Main Street and Kidder Street for the 2025 Small Business Development Center Celebration with the Community and Economic Development Department Economic Development Coordinator Tencia Vargas presented the staff report. Mayor Velazquez said in the future it will be helpful for the council to be given a flyer showing what businesses will be involved in the event. She would also like to know of any costs involved and the proposed budget. She would also like to make sure the community is also involved in the proposal to better evaluate it. Economic Development Coordinator Tencia Vargas said that SBDC is covering all costs. Both her and Community and Economic Development Director Beatriz Trujillo will be collaborating with SBDC. SBDC is also doing all marketing, including a flyer inviting local businesses. C-11. Receive the 2024 Soledad Historical Society Annual Report Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera asked if Soledad Historical Society President Graig Stephens had any item comments regarding item no. C-11. Soledad Historical Society President Graig Stephens shared information regarding a future display and plans that will be displayed at the Soledad Historical Society museum. C-12. Resolution No. 6205, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Amendment No. 3 of the Summary of Job Classifications and Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mayor Velazquez said that she had concerns about the item. The council's job is to be fiscally responsible and cautious with the budget, and in 2022, wages were increased. She proposed a 6% salary increase with the allowance of the COLA increase in 2025. 11

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2025 Page 5 of 8 Councilmembers had numerous comments regarding the item. City Manager Hunter clarified how staff came to the conclusion that is being requested. The Public Works Director oversees a vast number of departments. There have been other positions hired to bring further support, however, Public Works Director Don Wilcox, is the sole engineer with the professional engineering license in the City, and he has taken on significant responsibilities. Mayor Velazquez proposed to proceed with the 8.78% increase now, with the consideration of deferral of the COLA until January 2026, and the council can come back and discuss the item based on the budget concerns for the next budget cycle. BUSINESS B-1. Resolution No. 6202, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Soledad and the Arts Council for Monterey County in an Amount Not to Exceed $8,700 for the Fire Apparatus Bay Arts Mural Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement. Community and Economic Development Coordinator Tencia Vargas presented the staff report. Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez's chief of staff, Priscilla Barba, was present via Zoom and thanked the council for the opportunity to partner with the City. There were no public comments. Councilmember Caldera would like to see local heroes who have served the City of Soledad in the past, such as Soledad residents Mario Cunha and Donald Lum. Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez recommends using the artists that were used in the past, and he would like to see something related to the Gateway to the Pinnacles. Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera suggested including a picture of Mario Martinez, Soledad Olympian of 1984. Councilmember Banuelos would like to see something abstract, including Gateway to the Pinnacles and local heroes, such as first responders who serve in Soledad. Mayor Velazquez would like the mural to reflect public safety, police and fire, the Pinnacles, and something symbolic representing who we are as a Community and some elements of South County and Monterey County. Motion: Councilmember Banuelos motioned to approve item Resolution No. 6202. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez and carried by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Banuelos, Ansaldo-Sanchez, Caldera, Cabrera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 12

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2025 Page 6 of 8 B-2. Resolution No. 6203, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with AMEG Enterprises, LLC for a Total Not to Exceed $207,100 for Design Work Associated with the Interim Shelter Facility Project at 990 Los Coches Rd., and Resolution No. 6206, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with AMEG Enterprises, LLC for a Total Not to Exceed $820,082 for the Purchase and Installation of Modular Units and Related Development Tasks for t of the Interim Shelter Facility Project at 990 Los Coches Rd. Community and Economic Development Director Beatriz Trujillo presented the staff report. Councilmembers had numerous questions and comments. Mayor Velazquez reiterated that the City of Soledad adopted the County’s Lead Me Home Plan, which is how the City has the opportunity to move forward with the project. This is a human issue that needed to be addressed and it is the responsibility of the City Council to look at the needs and housing needs of every individual whether housed or unhoused. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera motioned to approve Resolution No. 6203. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez and carried by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Cabrera, Ansaldo-Sanchez, Caldera, Banuelos, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None City attorney Mike Rodriquez reminded the council that because of the urgent nature of the matter, it is an emergency public contract and does require a minimum of a four-fifths vote. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera motioned to approve Resolution No. 6206. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Banuelos and carried by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Cabrera, Banuelos, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sanchez, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None B-3. Receive a Presentation on the 60% Plans of the West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Project Assistant Engineer Alex Ramos Presented the staff report. There were no public comments. Councilmembers had various questions and comments. Council Action: 13

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2025 Page 7 of 8 This item was informational and no action was taken. The information was received by the City Council, and direction was provided to staff. B-4. Resolution No. 6204, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the State Legislative Platform for 2025-2026 Community Engagement Manager Jesus Valenzuela presented the staff report. Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Representative Spencer Street was present via Zoom and provided further clarification for the item. There were no public comments. Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera emphasized the importance of any bills regarding the reduction of pesticides since there seem to be many problems in this area regarding pesticides. Mayor Velazquez emphasized the importance of funding for the existing public transit improvements for our residents. This should be a focus and priority. Also, regarding the immigration portion, she would like to add language of supporting legislation that does not separate families. City Manager Hunter said a series of legislation regarding ICE enforcement, AB 49, is coming forward, and she is not sure if there is further information coming through the State regarding this. She believes broadening the platform to cover that piece would be a good idea. Mayor Velazquez agreed to the recommendation of adding to the legislation platform the language to include any bill related to ICE enforcement into sensitive areas like public facilities such as schools. Motion: Councilmember Ansaldo-Sanchez motioned to approve Resolution No. 6204, with the inclusion of the ICE language as mentioned by both City Manager Hunter and Mayor Velazquez, as well as including language regarding not separating families, and prioritizing existing transportation. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera and carried by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Ansaldo-Sanchez, Cabrera, Banuelos, Caldera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None MAYOR’S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mayor Velazquez will submit her report to the Clerk for posting on the City of Soledad website. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGM