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

CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. and, after taking public comment for closed session items, the Council will immediately recess to closed session. Join Zoom Meeting https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/83455476104 Or Call 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 834 5547 6104 Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are: Mayor Anna Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem Maria Corralejo Councilmember Fernando Cabrera I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS IV. CLOSED SESSION None. V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS None. VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT 1

IX. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. A Proclamation of the City of Soledad will be presented the Soledad Branch Library Recognizing April 7-13, 2024, as National Library Week 2. A Proclamation of the City of Soledad will be presented to the Bocanegra Family recognizing April 2024 as "Purple Up! for Military Kids" Month. 3. A Proclamation of the City of Soledad will be presented to Lideres Campesinas recognizing April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 4. A Proclamation of the City of Soledad will be presented to the Soledad Lions Club in Recognition of Volunteer Appreciation Month. X. CERTIFICATION OF MARCH 05, 2024 ELECTION 1. Resolution No. 6062, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Declaring the Canvass of Returns and Results of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election Held on March 5, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6062 XI. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTRATED TO INCOMING COUNCILMEMBER Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez XII. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT 1. Youth Council Report of 04-03-2024 Attachments: Staff Report XIII. PRESENTATIONS XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 03, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 03.06.2024 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 2. Warrants 053784 - 053919 and 053920 - 054044 2

Attachments: Staff Report 053784 - 053919 053920 - 054044 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 3. Human Resources Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 4. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report Building Permits Mar. 2024 Earth Day- English Earth Day- Spanish COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 5. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report February 24 Activity Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 6. Public Works Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report 1. RSP Stockpile 2. Final Reapir of the Sewer Main Section 3. Preparing for the Hot Mix - Asphalt 4. Traffic Control Plan Safety 5. Ground Breaking Work with PW 6. Removing the Valve System 7. Public Works Onsite to Work 8. Problem Identified 9. Repairs at the Meter 10. Camera Installation 11. Flashing Stop Sign COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 7. Fire Department Activity Report 3

Attachments: Staff Report Significant Incidents - March 3.2024 Station Call Volume COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 8. Police Department Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report 2023-City Stats Department Activity COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 9. Community Engagement Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 10. Accept By Minute Motion Sponsorship of the 4th of July Fireworks Show. Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 11. Resolution No. 6058, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the DOJ-Prop56 Tobacco Enforcement Grant, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice, and Approving a Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 23/24 Budget Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6058 2. Exhibit A DOJ and City of Soledad Tobacco Grant Program MOU 3. Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program Award COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 12. Resolution No. 6067, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting and Approving the Standard Agreement for the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) ABC-2100 Alcohol Enforcement Grant and Approving a Related Budget Amendment Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6067 2. Standard Agreement for ABC Enforcement Grant 4

COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 13. Resolution No. 6057, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Contract with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6057 2. Exhibit A - Contract with Townsend for Legislative and Grant Writing Services (Jan 2024 - June 2024) 3. Executed Townsend Contract Dec 2022-2023 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ XV. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6063, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Final Subdivision Map (FM 2024-01) for the Soledad Marketplace Located at the Southeast Corner of Nestles Road and Los Coches Drive Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6063 2. Resolution No. 6024 TSM 2023-01 3. Exhibit A to Reso-Soledad Marketplace COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 2. Resolution No. 6064, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad to Accept and Approve Amendment No. 1 to the City of Soledad Water System Master Plan and Amendment No. 2 to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan to Include the Miramonte Project Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6064 2. Exhibit 1 - Water System Master Plan Amendment No. 1, February 2024 (Final) 3. Exhibit 2 - Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Amendment No. 2, February 2024 (Final) 4. Presentation by Akel on Water System and Sewer System Master Plans COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 3. Resolution No. 6059, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the 2023 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Reports and Authorizing its Submittal to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6059 5

2. Exhibit A - 2023 GP APR 3. Exhibit B - 2023 Housing Element APR - Final COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 4. Receive the Status Update on Approved American Rescue Plan Act Projects and Approve Recommended Modification as Presented. Attachments: Staff Report 1. ARPA Projects COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 5. Review of FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Financial Report and Consideration of Mid-Year Budget Adjustments and Position Reclassifications in the Public Works Department Attachments: Staff Report 1. Mid-Year Report and Budget Adjustments (Exhitibs A - D) COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 6. Resolution No. 6060, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Contract for Construction Services with Blok Modular Constructors, Inc. In an Amount of $279,780 plus 10% Contingency for a Total Amount Not to Exceed of $307,758 for the Purchase and Installation of the Corporation Yard Modular Office Building and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Contract on Behalf of the City of Soledad Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6060 2. Exhibit A - Contract Blok Modular Constructors, Inc COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 7. Resolution No. 6061, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Consulting Services Agreement Task order with Cannon Engineering for Professional Design Services for the City Hall/police Department/Emergency Operations Center - Backup Emergency Generator Replacement and Upgrades Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Task Order in the Not to Exceed Amount of $87,180 Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6061 2. Exhibit A - Cannon - Task Order No. 07 3. Attachment 2 - CH PD Generator Outlets-Lights COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 8. Resolution No. 6065, Accepting the Orchard Lane Park Project as Completed by Monterey 6

Peninsula Engineering and Authorizing the Release of Retention Payment Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6065 2. Notice of Completion to be Recorded 3. CA State Parks - Project Completion Certification Form 4. CEQA Compliance Certification 5. Notice of Exemption COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 9. Resolution No. 6066, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Four Organizations Deemed Eligible under the City’s Mini Grants Program in an Amount not to Exceed $16,100 Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6066 2. City of Soledad Mini Grants Application 2024 Flyer 1 Flyer 2 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 10. City Council Consideration and Direction Concerning Post-Referendum Action on By-District Voting Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 11. Filling a Council Vacancy Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 12. Appointment to the Salinas Valley Waste Authority Board of Directors Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ XVI. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS Mayor Anna M. Velazquez XVII. COUNCILMEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS 7

03/29/2024 Mayor Pro Tem Maria Corralejo Councilmember Fernando Cabrera XVIII.COUNCILMEMBERS' PRAISES XIX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XXI. ADJOURNMENT XXII. 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 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk Date 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 48 hours 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. 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. Comentarios públicos por correo electrónico deben realizarse no más tarde de las 2:00 p.m. el día de la reunión programada y deben ser enviados al Secretario de la Ciudad a darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com. Los comentarios son 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. El Secretario de la Ciudad leerá los comentarios por correo electrónico, siempre que la lectura no exceda los tres (3) minutos. Los comentarios enviados por correo electrónico pasarán a formar parte del registro. 8

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS IV. CLOSED SESSION V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. and, after taking public comment for closed session items, the Council will immediately recess to closed session. Join Zoom Meeting Or Call 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 818 1745 8643 Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are: Mayor Anna Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem Maria Corralejo Councilmember Fernando Cabrera None. None. 1

IX. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS X. CERTIFICATION OF MARCH 05, 2024 ELECTION 1. Resolution No. 6062, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Declaring the Canvass of Returns and Results of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election Held on March 5, 2024 XI. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTRATED TO INCOMING COUNCILMEMBER XII. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT 1. Youth Council Report of 04-03-2024 XIII. PRESENTATIONS XIV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 03, 2024 2. Warrants 053784 - 053919 and 053920 - 054044 1. A Proclamation of the City of Soledad will be presented the Soledad Branch Library Recognizing April 7-13, 2024, as National Library Week 2. A Proclamation of the City of Soledad will be presented to the Bocanegra Family recognizing April 2024 as "Purple Up! for Military Kids" Month. 3. A Proclamation of the City of Soledad will be presented to Lideres Campesinas recognizing April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 4. A Proclamation of the City of Soledad will be presented to the Soledad Lions Club in Recognition of Volunteer Appreciation Month. Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6062 Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez Attachments: Staff Report Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 03.06.2024 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 2

3. Human Resources Activity Report 4. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report 5. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report 6. Public Works Activity Report 7. Fire Department Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report 053784 - 053919 053920 - 054044 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Building Permits Mar. 2024 Earth Day- English Earth Day- Spanish COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report February 24 Activity Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. RSP Stockpile 2. Final Reapir of the Sewer Main Section 3. Preparing for the Hot Mix - Asphalt 4. Traffic Control Plan Safety 5. Ground Breaking Work with PW 6. Removing the Valve System 7. Public Works Onsite to Work 8. Problem Identified 9. Repairs at the Meter 10. Camera Installation 11. Flashing Stop Sign COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 3

8. Police Department Activity Report 9. Community Engagement Activity Report 10. Accept By Minute Motion Sponsorship of the 4th of July Fireworks Show. 11. Resolution No. 6058, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the DOJ-Prop56 Tobacco Enforcement Grant, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice, and Approving a Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 23/24 Budget 12. Resolution No. 6067, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting and Approving the Standard Agreement for the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) ABC-2100 Alcohol Enforcement Grant and Approving a Related Budget Amendment Attachments: Staff Report Significant Incidents - March 3.2024 Station Call Volume COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 2023-City Stats Department Activity COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6058 2. Exhibit A DOJ and City of Soledad Tobacco Grant Program MOU 3. Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program Award COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6067 2. Standard Agreement for ABC Enforcement Grant 4

13. Resolution No. 6057, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Contract with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 XV. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6063, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Final Subdivision Map (FM 2024-01) for the Soledad Marketplace Located at the Southeast Corner of Nestles Road and Los Coches Drive 2. Resolution No. 6064, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad to Accept and Approve Amendment No. 1 to the City of Soledad Water System Master Plan and Amendment No. 2 to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan to Include the Miramonte Project 3. Resolution No. 6059, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the 2023 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Reports and Authorizing its Submittal to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6057 2. Exhibit A - Contract with Townsend for Legislative and Grant Writing Services (Jan 2024 - June 2024) 3. Executed Townsend Contract Dec 2022-2023 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6063 2. Resolution No. 6024 TSM 2023-01 3. Exhibit A to Reso-Soledad Marketplace COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6064 2. Exhibit 1 - Water System Master Plan Amendment No. 1, February 2024 (Final) 3. Exhibit 2 - Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Amendment No. 2, February 2024 (Final) 4. Presentation by Akel on Water System and Sewer System Master Plans COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6059 5

4. Receive the Status Update on Approved American Rescue Plan Act Projects and Approve Recommended Modification as Presented. 5. Review of FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Financial Report and Consideration of Mid-Year Budget Adjustments and Position Reclassifications in the Public Works Department 6. Resolution No. 6060, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Contract for Construction Services with Blok Modular Constructors, Inc. In an Amount of $279,780 plus 10% Contingency for a Total Amount Not to Exceed of $307,758 for the Purchase and Installation of the Corporation Yard Modular Office Building and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Contract on Behalf of the City of Soledad 7. Resolution No. 6061, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Consulting Services Agreement Task order with Cannon Engineering for Professional Design Services for the City Hall/police Department/Emergency Operations Center - Backup Emergency Generator Replacement and Upgrades Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Task Order in the Not to Exceed Amount of $87,180 8. Resolution No. 6065, Accepting the Orchard Lane Park Project as Completed by Monterey 2. Exhibit A - 2023 GP APR 3. Exhibit B - 2023 Housing Element APR - Final COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. ARPA Projects COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Mid-Year Report and Budget Adjustments (Exhitibs A - D) COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6060 2. Exhibit A - Contract Blok Modular Constructors, Inc COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6061 2. Exhibit A - Cannon - Task Order No. 07 3. Attachment 2 - CH PD Generator Outlets-Lights COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ 6

Peninsula Engineering and Authorizing the Release of Retention Payment 9. Resolution No. 6066, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Four Organizations Deemed Eligible under the City’s Mini Grants Program in an Amount not to Exceed $16,100 10. City Council Consideration and Direction Concerning Post-Referendum Action on By-District Voting 11. Filling a Council Vacancy 12. Appointment to the Salinas Valley Waste Authority Board of Directors XVI. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS XVII. COUNCILMEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6065 2. Notice of Completion to be Recorded 3. CA State Parks - Project Completion Certification Form 4. CEQA Compliance Certification 5. Notice of Exemption COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 1. Resolution No. 6066 2. City of Soledad Mini Grants Application 2024 Flyer 1 Flyer 2 COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: ________________________________ Mayor Anna M. Velazquez 7

XVIII.COUNCILMEMBERS' PRAISES XIX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XXI. ADJOURNMENT XXII. CERTIFICATION Mayor Pro Tem Maria Corralejo Councilmember Fernando Cabrera 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 48 hours 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. 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. Comentarios públicos por correo electrónico deben realizarse no más tarde de las 2:00 p.m. el día de la reunión programada y deben ser enviados al Secretario de la Ciudad a darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com. Los comentarios son 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. El Secretario de la Ciudad leerá los comentarios por correo electrónico, siempre que la lectura no exceda los tres (3) minutos. Los comentarios enviados por correo electrónico pasarán a formar parte del registro. 8

SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6062, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Declaring the Canvass of Returns and Results of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election Held on March 5, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Mike Rodriquez, City Attorney MEETING DATE: April 3, 2024 CITY OF SOLEDAD STAFF REPORT THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6062, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Declaring the Canvass of Returns and Results of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election held on March 5, 2024”. Executive Summary On March 5, 2024, a Special Municipal Election was held in the City of Soledad in accordance with State law. Two candidates ran for one vacant seat on the City Council. Based on the final certified results of the election, Fernando Ansaldo was elected as Councilmembers for a two (2) year eight (8) month term and Measure P establishing by-district elections in five districts in the City was defeated. The City Council is required to adopt a resolution declaring the canvass of returns and results of the consolidated special election held on March 5, 2024. Background On November 13, 2023, the City Council of the City of Soledad adopted Resolution No. 6019, calling for a Consolidated Special Municipal Election to be held in the City on March 5, 2024, entailing a vote to fill the vacant position of one councilmember and submitting Measure P, a referendum asking electors to decide whether Soledad Ordinance 765, which establishes by-district elections in five districts in the City, with the Mayor’s position no longer being elected at-large, should be adopted. Review & Analysis The City Council is required to adopt a resolution declaring the canvass of returns and results of the consolidated special election held on March 5, 2024. This will enable the City Clerk to sign and deliver a Certificate of Election and to administer the Oath of Office, unless otherwise given by another qualified administrator, prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California. The City Clerk would enter the Resolution in the official records of the City as a statement of the results of said Consolidated 9

1. Resolution No. 6062 Special Municipal Election. There were two items specific to Soledad placed on the March 5, 2024 ballot – filling a vacant council seat and a referendum on by-district elections in five districts, known as Measure P. As of the date of drafting this staff report, the Monterey County Registrar of Voters has not submitted the official certification to the City but has released the final certified results. The results are as follows: The Measure P ballot question: "Shall City of Soledad Ordinance No. 765- Establishing and Implementing By-District Elections, by which all City council members shall be selected from newly established voting districts and the Mayor’s position shall no longer be elected at-large by the public but rather, shall be selected from among the seated council members by a process approved upon by the Council, be adopted?” appeared and was printed upon the ballots. The election results on said measure, are as follows: Yes: 204 and No: 1,673 The list of candidates nominated for the office of Council Member to be filled at said Consolidated Special Municipal Election, and the names of the candidates which were set forth in the petitions as required by law, and the number of votes cast in favor of each of the candidates, are as follows: Name of Candidate Position Votes Cast Fernando Ansaldo Council Member 1,221 Phillip Nickerson Council Member 541 It is anticipated that the Monterey County Registrar of Voters will deliver the official certification for the Special Municipal before the April 3rd date when this item will be considered by City Council. The official certification will be placed on the dais at the time the City Council consider the results. Financial Considerations Not applicable. Alternatives The City is required to declare the canvass of returns and results for elections as part of its municipal responsibilities. Planning/CEQA The vacancy process is not a project or subject to analysis pursuant to provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Public Notice Requirements None. Attachment(s): 10

RESOLUTION NO. 6062 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD DECLARING THE CANVASS OF RETURNS AND RESULTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 5, 2024 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Soledad adopted Resolution No. 6019 on November 13, 2023, calling for a Consolidated Special Municipal Election to be held in the City on March 5, 2024, entailing a vote to fill the vacant position of one councilmember and submitting Measure P, a referendum asking electors to decide whether Soledad Ordinance 765, which establishes by-district elections in five districts in the City, with the Mayor’s position no longer being elected at-large, should be adopted; and WHEREAS, said Consolidated Special Municipal Election was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in accordance with law, and the votes cast were received, canvassed, and the returns ascertained, determined, and declared in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Certificate of Registrar of Voters, and the attached record of votes cast at the election, was provided to the City Clerk on March 29, 2024, and is attached hereto as Attachment A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad that: 1. The total number of votes cast in the City of Soledad at the Consolidated Special Municipal Election, the number of votes cast for the persons running for the vacant council seat, and the number of votes cast for and against Measure P, are as listed in Attachment A, which is incorporated herein by this reference. 2. The statement of the final results of the election by the Monterey County Registrar of Voters as shown on Attachment A, and the results of the votes cast at the Consolidated Special Municipal Election are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. 3. Measure P, the ballot question that appeared and was printed upon the ballots used in said election, as well as the election results on said measure, are as follows: Measure P “Shall City of Soledad Ordinance No. 765- Establishing and Implementing By-District Elections, by which all City council members shall be selected from newly established voting districts and the Mayor’s position shall no longer be elected at-large by the public but rather, shall be selected from among the seated council members by a process approved upon by the Council, be adopted?” YES NO 204 1,673 11

4. Measure P received 204 yes votes, or 10.87% of votes cast. Measure P required approval of a majority of voters to be adopted, and because this Resolution declares that Measure P failed to get a majority of votes cast in favor of the Measure, Measure P did not pass and Ordinance No. 765 was not adopted by the electors of the City of Soledad. Ordinance No. 765 is therefore of no force and effect and the City’s Council’s previous actions with respect to Ordinance No, 765 are null and void. 5. The list of candidates nominated for the office of Council Member to be filled at said Consolidated Special Municipal Election, and the names of the candidates which were set forth in the petitions as required by law, and the number of votes cast in favor of each of the candidates, are as follows: Name of Candidate Position Votes Cast Fernando Ansaldo Council Member 1,221 Phillip Nickerson Council Member 541 6. Fernando Ansaldo received the highest number of votes and was thereby elected Councilmember for the term of two (2) years, six (6) months. 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to sign and deliver thereto a Certificate of Election and to administer the Oath of Office, unless otherwise given by another qualified administrator, prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California. 8. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to enter this Resolution in the official records of the City as a statement of the results of said Consolidated Special Municipal Election. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 3rd day of April 2024, by the following vote: AYES, and in favor thereof Councilmembers: NOES, Councilmembers: ABSENT, Councilmembers: ABSTAIN, Councilmembers: ____________________________ ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor 12

ATTEST: I, the undersigned City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Soledad, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3 rd day of April 2024, by the above stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present. Date: _______________________________ MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk 13

SUBJECT: Youth Council Report of 04-03-2024 TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Youth Council and Jesus Valenzuela, Community Engagement Manager COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: April 3, 2024 5K Race The Soledad Youth Council will host a 5K Color Powder Run on April 7th from 9 am-12 pm starting at the Community Center. This event aims to raise funds for the Community Center and a new Soledad High School Track. We believe the track is currently in a deteriorating state, and it cannot be used properly by the community or the students/athletes. We’ve been in several meetings with the Community Center, April at Benefit Fitness, as well as Mayor Anna Velasquez and Mayor Pro-Tem Maria Corralejo. With their helpful insight and support, we have begun reaching out to community business owners for possible sponsors and promotions. The next step in our planning is to meet with the members of the School Board to discuss support and further collaboration between the School District and the City. My Life Story Conference; Youth Violence Prevention On February 23rd, we Youth Commissioners attended the My Life Story Conference in Salinas. This event was very inspiring and informative, as we heard from disadvantaged youth how they are on pathways toward rebuilding their lives. Additionally, we heard from other important organizations, such as Partners for Peace, and from a youth speaker, Omar Hernandez. It was a fantastic experience, and we are glad we had the opportunity to attend! We hope to use the experience of this conference as we continue to plan for our Youth Summit. Youth Summit and Joint YC Meeting For the first time, Greenfield, Gonzales, and our Youth Councils will unite to put forth a Youth Summit on May 11th. Though the location is being discussed, our youth councils have all worked toward cultivating a Youth Summit that will allow youth’s voices to be displayed and heard throughout our county. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 14

On March 1st, Commissioners and members united for the first time and officially started planning the event. Facilitated by the amazing Michelle Slade, we could all connect and effectively collaborate. It was truly unique to see how our neighboring communities can be united, and we hope to display this at the Youth Summit. To support the work, we have contacted Kate Daniels from Senator John Laird's office. Kate will be teaching us how to turn our ideas into possible policy requests. 15

SUBJECT: Minutes Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of March 03, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Darlene Noriega, Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: April 3, 2024 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 16

Minutes City of Soledad Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting March 06, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Velazquez called the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority/ Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting to order at 6:00p.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/Vice Cha