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 CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/83116238257 Or Call: 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 831 1623 8257 Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are: Mayor Anna Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez Councilmember Fernando Cabrera Councilmember Evarista Bañuelos Councilmember Ben Caldera 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 1

VI. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT 1. Soledad Youth Council - Program Update and Street Safety Initiative VII. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS VIII. PRESENTATIONS IX. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 2. Warrants 3. Human Resources Activity Report 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. Attachments: Staff Report 1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Celebrating Black History Month This proclamation will be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting. 2. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Celebrating the Anniversary of the Founding of the Township of Soledad This proclamation will be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting. 3. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad in Recognition of January 15, 2026 as "No Es Un Engaño Los Pesticidas Hacen Daño" 4. A Certificate of Recognition will be presented to the Soledad Warriors Cheer - Jr. Peewees A Presentation will be presented by the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority and Salinas Valley Recycles - Changes to Single-Use Plastic Bag Laws, California Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 01/14/2026 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 01/09/2026 - 01/28/2026 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 2

4. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report 5. Public Works Activity Report 6. Parks and Recreation Activity Report 7. Police Department Activity Report 8. Fire Department Activity Report - January 2026 9. Resolution No. 6323, A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Non-Exclusive Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc., Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Building Permits Log - January 2026 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report PW Activity Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report January Annual Review Report 2025 Annual Review - Email COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 01/2026 Activity Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Soledad Activity Report 01/2026 Call Volume 01/2026 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 3

Increasing the Contract by $50,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $160,000 for Plan Review, Inspection, Building Official, and Related Services 10. Resolution No. 6324, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the Destruction of Certain City Records as Provided by Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California X. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 1. Waiver of Reading, Adoption and Read by Title Only Ordinance No. 776, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending Various Sections of Title 17-Zoning of the Soledad Municipal Code to Incorporate New Regulations Pertaining to Allowable Uses and Ordinance No. 778, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending Chapter 17.39- Density Bonus of Title 17-Zoning of the Soledad Municipal Code to Incorporate New Regulations Pertaining to State Law and Implementation of the Soledad 6th Cycle Housing Element to City Council of the City of Soledad XI. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2 1. Waiver of Reading, Adoption and Read by Title Only of Ordinance No. 774, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending the Downtown Specific Plan Section 2.0- Zones of Chapter 5.0- Development Code and Chapter 10.0- Definitions, to Establish Separate Veterinary Services and Animal Boarding Uses and to Conditionally Allow Small-Scale Veterinary Services in the Downtown Core District Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6323 Exhibit A - Amendment No. 1 Attachment 1 - Consultant Service Agreement COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6324 Exhibit A - Records for Destruction COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Ordinance No. 776 - Permitted Uses Ordinance No. 778 - Density Bonus Attachment No. 1 - Planning Commission Resolutions No. 2025-08 2025-09 2025-10 Attachment No. 2 - Letter from CalHDF Presentation COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 4

XII. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6325, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Selecting Eden Housing, Inc. as the Developer and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) for the Development of 540 Gabilan as a 100 Percent Affordable Housing Project XIII. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIV. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XV. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XVI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XVII. ADJOURNMENT Ordinance No. 774 Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-11 Map 1- Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Presentation 1- Ord No. 774 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6325 Exhibit A - ENA Attachment No. 1 - RFQ Attachment No. 2 - Eden Housing Submittle 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 5

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. . 6

01/30/2026 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, January 30, 2026, 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 CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/83116238257 Or Call: 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 831 1623 8257 Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are: Mayor Anna Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez Councilmember Fernando Cabrera Councilmember Evarista Bañuelos Councilmember Ben Caldera 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 1 1

VI. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT 1. Soledad Youth Council - Program Update and Street Safety Initiative VII. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS VIII. PRESENTATIONS IX. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 2. Warrants 3. Human Resources Activity Report 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. Attachments: Staff Report 1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Celebrating Black History Month This proclamation will be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting. 2. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Celebrating the Anniversary of the Founding of the Township of Soledad This proclamation will be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting. 3. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad in Recognition of January 15, 2026 as "No Es Un Engaño Los Pesticidas Hacen Daño" 4. A Certificate of Recognition will be presented to the Soledad Warriors Cheer - Jr. Peewees A Presentation will be presented by the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority and Salinas Valley Recycles - Changes to Single-Use Plastic Bag Laws, California Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 01/14/2026 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 01/09/2026 - 01/28/2026 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 2 2

4. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report 5. Public Works Activity Report 6. Parks and Recreation Activity Report 7. Police Department Activity Report 8. Fire Department Activity Report - January 2026 9. Resolution No. 6323, A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Non-Exclusive Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc., Attachments: Staff Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Building Permits Log - January 2026 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report PW Activity Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report January Annual Review Report 2025 Annual Review - Email COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 01/2026 Activity Report COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Soledad Activity Report 01/2026 Call Volume 01/2026 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 3 3

Increasing the Contract by $50,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $160,000 for Plan Review, Inspection, Building Official, and Related Services 10. Resolution No. 6324, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the Destruction of Certain City Records as Provided by Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California X. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 1. Waiver of Reading, Adoption and Read by Title Only Ordinance No. 776, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending Various Sections of Title 17-Zoning of the Soledad Municipal Code to Incorporate New Regulations Pertaining to Allowable Uses and Ordinance No. 778, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending Chapter 17.39- Density Bonus of Title 17-Zoning of the Soledad Municipal Code to Incorporate New Regulations Pertaining to State Law and Implementation of the Soledad 6th Cycle Housing Element to City Council of the City of Soledad XI. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2 1. Waiver of Reading, Adoption and Read by Title Only of Ordinance No. 774, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending the Downtown Specific Plan Section 2.0- Zones of Chapter 5.0- Development Code and Chapter 10.0- Definitions, to Establish Separate Veterinary Services and Animal Boarding Uses and to Conditionally Allow Small-Scale Veterinary Services in the Downtown Core District Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6323 Exhibit A - Amendment No. 1 Attachment 1 - Consultant Service Agreement COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6324 Exhibit A - Records for Destruction COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Ordinance No. 776 - Permitted Uses Ordinance No. 778 - Density Bonus Attachment No. 1 - Planning Commission Resolutions No. 2025-08 2025-09 2025-10 Attachment No. 2 - Letter from CalHDF Presentation COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report 4 4

XII. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6325, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Selecting Eden Housing, Inc. as the Developer and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) for the Development of 540 Gabilan as a 100 Percent Affordable Housing Project XIII. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIV. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XV. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XVI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XVII. ADJOURNMENT Ordinance No. 774 Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-11 Map 1- Downtown Specific Plan Boundary Presentation 1- Ord No. 774 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6325 Exhibit A - ENA Attachment No. 1 - RFQ Attachment No. 2 - Eden Housing Submittle 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 5 5

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. . 6 6

01/30/2026 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, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager 7

SUBJECT: Soledad Youth Council - Program Update and Street Safety Initiative TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Jessica Potts, Parks and Recreation Director and Youth Commissioners MEETING DATE: February 4, 2026 CITY OF SOLEDAD STAFF REPORT THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. Recommendation Receive a presentation providing a program update on the Soledad Youth Council and Youth Commissioner Program. Executive Summary The Soledad Youth Council (SYC) is committed to fostering youth leadership, civic engagement, and community collaboration. The SYC continues to demonstrate this commitment through the work completed over the past months and the ongoing implementation of its 2025-26 work plan, with a focus on community outreach, civic engagement, and the inclusion of youth voices in civic decision-making through its primary initiative, Safer Streets, Safer Futures. Recent activities include participation in City events, service projects with local senior facilities, and interdepartmental coordination with the Soledad Police Department in preparation for forthcoming presentations to Public Works. Presenting: Cindy Alcaraz, Giovanni Bravo, and Marilyn Ramirez-Peña Background The Soledad Youth Council program promotes civic awareness, community engagement, and leadership among local high school students. Represented by the Soledad Youth Commissioners, the program serves as a youth advisory body to the City Council and is supported by the Parks and Recreation Department. The program is designed to promote youth leadership, civic engagement, and community involvement through structured projects, service activities, and collaboration with City departments and regional partners. In October, the Youth Council determined that their civic initiative would be focused on street safety, with the intention of creating a foundation this year for an ongoing campaign that the group can build upon to create a lasting impact on Soledad. Review & Analysis 8

Community Outreach and Service On December 6, 2025, seven Youth Council members facilitated a Holiday Rice Krispie decorating activity during the Soledad Christmas Parade. A total of 80 treats were sold, generating $240 in fundraising revenue to support Youth Council projects and operational needs. Proceeds are being allocated toward the Council’s street safety initiative. On December 14, 2025, seven Youth Council members conducted a holiday craft activity at Eden Valley Care Center, reaching more than 45 residents. This activity provided a direct service opportunity while supporting intergenerational engagement and reinforcing civic responsibility among participating youth. Street Safety Initiative – Safer Streets, Safer Futures The Youth Council’s primary initiative for the 2025–26 year focuses on pedestrian and traffic safety throughout the City. In support of this effort, eleven Youth Council members met with the Soledad Police Department to review street safety concerns, including emergency response issues, collision trends, and locations identified as having limited visibility. To further advance the initiative, Youth Commissioners were divided into three working committees: Site Assessment Committee: Identifying and prioritizing streets and intersections with safety- related concerns. Research Committee: Reviewing existing City programs such as Safe Routes to School and examining comparable efforts in neighboring jurisdictions. Outreach Committee: Developing educational strategies for students, residents, and commuters. Findings from these committees, along with input from the Police Department, will be incorporated into a formal presentation to the Public Works Department, currently in development. Partnerships and Regional Collaboration The Youth Council is beginning to identify potential community and agency partners, including the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), to support data collection, planning, and future implementation efforts. In addition, Youth Council representatives recently met with advisors and commissioners from neighboring city youth councils to exchange information on current projects and explore potential collaborative opportunities for regional youth initiatives. Conclusion The Soledad Youth Council continues to actively participate in City initiatives through service projects, research-based planning, and interdepartmental coordination. The Council’s ongoing work aligns with the City’s goals related to civic engagement, youth leadership development, and community safety. Financial Considerations Youth Council fundraising activities generated $240 in December 2025. These funds are held within the 9

Youth Council program account and are designated for program-related projects and outreach activities. No additional fiscal impact is associated with this report. Strategic Plan Alignment This item aligns with the City of Soledad Strategic Plan, Pillar: Youth, with a specific focus on Youth Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Mentorship (Objective 7.2.2). The Soledad Youth Council supports this objective by providing structured opportunities for youth to participate in civic processes, engage directly with City departments, conduct research on community issues, and develop leadership skills through service, advocacy, and public presentation. The Council’s current initiative, Safer Streets, Safer Futures, reflects this alignment by centering youth perspectives in local policy discussions related to public safety and community wellbeing. Alternatives Receive the presentation and report as recommended Request modifications to program reporting or structure Decline to receive the presentation or report Planning/CEQA N/A Public Notice Requirements N/A 10

SUBJECT: Minutes TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Darlene Noriega, Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: February 4, 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 11

Minutes City of Soledad Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting January 14, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Velazquez called the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority/ Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting to order at 6:03 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 Ansaldo-Sánchez Councilmember/Agency Member Fernando Cabrera Councilmember/Agency Member Evarista Bañuelos Councilmember/Agency Member Ben Caldera THE FOLLOWING COUNCILMEMBER WAS ABSENT None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA City Manager Hunter had two modifications: 1. Public Hearing No. 2 will need to be continued to the 02/04/2026 Regular City Council meeting, due to refined language being added. 2. The Proclamation in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be announced but not presented today. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Coelho Ranch Foundation General Manager Chat Deets said Coelho Ranch is a resting place for hurting, struggling people in South Monterey County. He would like to find partners who might know struggling families, foster children, or children with disabilities. He welcomed the council to tour the facilities. There were no further public comments. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. On November 5, 2025, the City Council approved the 2026 Proclamation List, including the Proclamation in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During this meeting, staff were directed to post the proclamation on the 12

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026 Page 2 of 7 website and reach out to the City of Seaside and the Monterey County Black Caucus, which organizes the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting. Mayor Velazquez announced the proclamation, which will be displayed on the City’s website. 2. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Elizabeth Medina Mora and Sergio Mora in celebration of the birth of their child, Noah Mora Medina, the first baby born in 2026 in Monterey County Soledad Resident Elizabeth Medina Mora was present via Zoom and thanked the council for the recognition. The certificate will be mailed to Mrs. Mora. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. A Presentation by Flock Safety Camera External Affairs Director Trevor Chandler. Lieutenant Arreola introduced the agenda item on the use of Flock Safety cameras and explained their importance as a law-enforcement tool for the Soledad Police Department. He introduced Trevor Chandler, External Affairs Director for Flock Safety, who attended via Zoom and delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the technology and its use. City Manager Hunter added that the City currently has six Flock cameras installed. She noted that several Councilmembers have expressed concerns regarding privacy protections and the potential for access by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trevor Chandler, External Affairs Director for Flock Safety, presented information on the Flock camera system, including its security measures, data use, and compliance with California law. There were no questions or comments from the public. Councilmembers had various questions and comments regarding the use of cameras for public safety. The City Council directed staff to conduct community outreach to educate residents about the Police Department’s use of cameras, emphasizing that these tools are not used for immigration enforcement. The Council also directed staff to develop a formal policy governing the use of the Flock system, explicitly reaffirming that the system will not be used for immigration enforcement purposes. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no public comments. Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez made a correction to item no. C-8, Page 2; the date December 2026 but should be listed as 2025. Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve items C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, C-9, C-10, C-11, and C-12. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cabrera and passed by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Bañuelos, Cabrera, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 13

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026 Page 3 of 7 C-1. Minutes of 12/17/2025 C-2. Warrants 12/07/2025 – 01/08/2026 C-3. Human Resources Activity Report C-4. Parks and Recreation Activity Report C-5. Public Works Activity Report C-6. Community Engagement Department Activity Report C-7. Community & Economic Development Activity Report C-8. Police Department Activity Report C-9. Fire Department Activity Report C-10. Resolution No. 6318, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting the Soledad Fire Department Aerial Apparatus Bay Project (Phase 1) as Complete by Monterey Peninsula Engineering (MPE) and Authorizing the Release of Retention in the Amount of $23,762.14 C-11. Resolution No. 6319, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, in an Amount not to Exceed $65,820 for a Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Aeration System Evaluation and Optimization Study C-12. Resolution No. 6322, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager to Finalize and Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Breathe California for the Establishment and Operation of a Clean Air Center (CAC) at the Soledad Community Center PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 1. Waiver of Reading, Adoption and Read by Title Only of Ordinance No. 776, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending Various Sections of Title 17-Zoning of the Soledad Municipal Code to Incorporate New Regulations Pertaining to Allowable Uses, Ordinance No. 777, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending Chapter 17.38.260- Secondary Residential Units of Title 17-Zoning of the Soledad Municipal Code and Ordinance No. 778, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending Chapter 17.39- Density Bonus of Title 17-Zoning of the Soledad Municipal Code to Incorporate New Regulations Pertaining to State Law and Implementation of the Soledad 6th Cycle Housing Element to City Council of the City of Soledad City Attorney Mike Rodriquez said staff is requesting that this item be continued to the next scheduled Regular meeting of 02/04/2026. Community & Economic Development Director Beatriz Trujillo clarified that the staff report noted the item would need to be continued to allow time for staff to respond to the letter received. Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to continue Public Hearing Item No. 1, Ordinance 776, 777, and 778, to the Regular meeting of 02/04/2026. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cabrera and passed by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Bañuelos, Cabrera, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Velazquez Noes: None 14

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026 Page 4 of 7 Abstain: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2 2. Waiver of Reading, Adoption and Read by Title Only of Ordinance No. 774, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Amending the Downtown Specific Plan Section 2.0- Zones of Chapter 5.0- Development Code and Chapter 10.0- Definitions, to Establish Separate Veterinary Services and Animal Boarding Uses and to Conditionally Allow Small-Scale Veterinary Services in the Downtown Core District Community & Economic Development Director Beatriz Trujillo said staff are reintroducing the item given the proposed amendments at the December 17, 2025, meeting. The adoption of the Ordinance will be scheduled at the Regular meeting of 02/04/2026. City Manager Hunter asked the councilmembers to bring any concerns forward as soon as possible, so there is a way of not having to start the process again. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez motioned to continue Public Hearing Item No. 2, Ordinance 774, to the Regular meeting of 02/04/2026. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos and passed by unanimous vote: Action Ayes: Ansaldo-Sánchez, Bañuelos, Cabrera, Caldera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6320, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the Toledo Basin Park Preferred Concept Plan Parks and Recreation Department Director Jessica Potts presented the staff report. She also introduced BFS Landscape Architects, Nicole Limesand, and L