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

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION IV. CLOSED SESSION CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 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. The regular public open meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and any reportable action taken during the Closed Session will be reported out at that time. https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/84365360186 Or Call: 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 843 6536 0186 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 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(a)(d-4)- deciding whether to initiate litigation. 1

V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA VIII. PUBLC COMMENT IX. CONSENT 1. Minutes 2. Warrants 3. Human Resources Activity Report 4. Parks & Recreation Department Activity Report 5. Community Engagement Activity Report 6. Community and Economic Development Activity Report 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. Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 05/20/2026 Attachments: Staff Report 05/13/2026 - 05/29/2026 Attachments: Staff Report Attachments: Staff Report Attachments: Staff Report Community Engagement Activity Report 05/2026 2

7. Public Works Activity Report 8. Fire Department May 2026 Activity Reporty 9. Police Department Activity Report 10. Resolution No. 6371, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Declaring Surplus Equipment and Authorizing the Sale, Donation or Disposal of Such Property 11. Resolution No. 6372, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the 2026 Master Funding Agreement Between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and the City of Soledad and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad 12. Resolution No. 6373, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Non-Exclusive Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc., Increasing the Contract by $80,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $240,000 for Plan Review, Inspection, Building Official, and Related Services 13. Resolution No. 6374, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Certifying Compliance With State Law With Respect to the Levying of General and Special Taxes, Attachments: Staff Report Building Permits Issued 05/2026 Attachments: Staff Report Public Works Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report Soledad Activity Report 05/2026 Call Volume 05/2026 Attachments: Staff Report May-Department Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6371 Exhibit A Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6372 Exhibit A Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6373 Exhibit A 3

Assessments, and Property-Related Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 14. Minute Motion to Approve Proclamation Honoring Kate McKenna, Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Monterey County, Upon Her Retirement X. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6368, A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Garbage Collection Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27, With an Effective Date of July 1, 2026. 2. Resolution No. 6369/SA-2026-01 A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City off Soledad and the Successor Agency of the City of Soledad Redevelopment Agency Approving Interim Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27 3. Resolution No. 6370, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to Negotiate, Prepare, and Execute a Deferred Development Impact Fee Agreement with Wood Investments Company, Inc. 4. Resolution No. 6376, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing Submission of A Formal Response Regarding the Proposed Forced Sewer Consolidation Project for the Hacienda Apartments and Outlining the City's Position Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6374 Exhibit A Attachments: Staff Report Exhibit A - Draft Kate McKenna Retirement Proclamation Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6368 Exhibit A FY26-27 TCDR Rates - Soledad COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution 6969/SA-2026-01 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6370 Attachment 1- Wood Investments Companies Memo Attachment 2 - City of Soledad Development Impact Fees.pdf COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 4

XI. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIII. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIV. ADJOURNMENT Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6376 Exhibit A - Draft Hacienda Comment Letter COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega at (831) 223-5014. Notification of at least 48hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (RCRF 35.102-35.104). Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, California during normal business hours. En caso que usted necesite ayuda en leer o en entender este aviso de Junta Publica, usted puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Edificio Municipal en 248 Calle Main o llamar al número (831) 223-5014, y el aviso será traducido para usted. Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Concejo Municipal con respecto a cualquier asunto en esta agenda se pondrá a disposición para inspección pública en el Ayuntamiento ubicado en 248 Main Street, Soledad, California durante el horario laboral. Advanced submittal of public comments via email are due by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the scheduled meeting to the Deputy City Clerk at darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com Comments are limited to 250 words or less and effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. The City Clerk will read email comments, provided that the reading shall not exceed three (3) minutes. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record. La entrega anticipada de comentarios públicos por correo electrónico debe presentarse antes de las 2:00 p.m. del día de la reunión programada a la Secretaria Municipal al email darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com. Los comentarios están limitados a 250 palabras o menos y se hará un esfuerzo para leer su comentario en el registro, pero es posible que algunos comentarios no se lean 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

06/05/2026 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, June 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION IV. CLOSED SESSION CITY OF SOLEDAD JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 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. The regular public open meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and any reportable action taken during the Closed Session will be reported out at that time. https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/84365360186 Or Call: 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 843 6536 0186 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 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(a)(d-4)- deciding whether to initiate litigation. 1 1

V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA VIII. PUBLC COMMENT IX. CONSENT 1. Minutes 2. Warrants 3. Human Resources Activity Report 4. Parks & Recreation Department Activity Report 5. Community Engagement Activity Report 6. Community and Economic Development Activity Report 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. Attachments: Staff Report Minutes of 05/20/2026 Attachments: Staff Report 05/13/2026 - 05/29/2026 Attachments: Staff Report Attachments: Staff Report Attachments: Staff Report Community Engagement Activity Report 05/2026 2 2

7. Public Works Activity Report 8. Fire Department May 2026 Activity Reporty 9. Police Department Activity Report 10. Resolution No. 6371, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Declaring Surplus Equipment and Authorizing the Sale, Donation or Disposal of Such Property 11. Resolution No. 6372, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the 2026 Master Funding Agreement Between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and the City of Soledad and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad 12. Resolution No. 6373, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Non-Exclusive Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc., Increasing the Contract by $80,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $240,000 for Plan Review, Inspection, Building Official, and Related Services 13. Resolution No. 6374, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Certifying Compliance With State Law With Respect to the Levying of General and Special Taxes, Attachments: Staff Report Building Permits Issued 05/2026 Attachments: Staff Report Public Works Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report Soledad Activity Report 05/2026 Call Volume 05/2026 Attachments: Staff Report May-Department Activity Report Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6371 Exhibit A Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6372 Exhibit A Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6373 Exhibit A 3 3

Assessments, and Property-Related Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 14. Minute Motion to Approve Proclamation Honoring Kate McKenna, Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Monterey County, Upon Her Retirement X. BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 6368, A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Garbage Collection Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27, With an Effective Date of July 1, 2026. 2. Resolution No. 6369/SA-2026-01 A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City off Soledad and the Successor Agency of the City of Soledad Redevelopment Agency Approving Interim Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27 3. Resolution No. 6370, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to Negotiate, Prepare, and Execute a Deferred Development Impact Fee Agreement with Wood Investments Company, Inc. 4. Resolution No. 6376, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing Submission of A Formal Response Regarding the Proposed Forced Sewer Consolidation Project for the Hacienda Apartments and Outlining the City's Position Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6374 Exhibit A Attachments: Staff Report Exhibit A - Draft Kate McKenna Retirement Proclamation Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6368 Exhibit A FY26-27 TCDR Rates - Soledad COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution 6969/SA-2026-01 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6370 Attachment 1- Wood Investments Companies Memo Attachment 2 - City of Soledad Development Impact Fees.pdf COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 4 4

XI. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIII. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS XIV. ADJOURNMENT Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 6376 Exhibit A - Draft Hacienda Comment Letter COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega at (831) 223-5014. Notification of at least 48hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (RCRF 35.102-35.104). Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, California during normal business hours. En caso que usted necesite ayuda en leer o en entender este aviso de Junta Publica, usted puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Edificio Municipal en 248 Calle Main o llamar al número (831) 223-5014, y el aviso será traducido para usted. Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Concejo Municipal con respecto a cualquier asunto en esta agenda se pondrá a disposición para inspección pública en el Ayuntamiento ubicado en 248 Main Street, Soledad, California durante el horario laboral. Advanced submittal of public comments via email are due by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the scheduled meeting to the Deputy City Clerk at darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com Comments are limited to 250 words or less and effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. The City Clerk will read email comments, provided that the reading shall not exceed three (3) minutes. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record. La entrega anticipada de comentarios públicos por correo electrónico debe presentarse antes de las 2:00 p.m. del día de la reunión programada a la Secretaria Municipal al email darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com. Los comentarios están limitados a 250 palabras o menos y se hará un esfuerzo para leer su comentario en el registro, pero es posible que algunos comentarios no se lean 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

06/05/2026 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, June 5, 2026, 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: June 10, 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. 7

Minutes City of Soledad Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting May 20, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Velazquez called the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority/ Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL The Following Councilmembers/Agency members were present when the meeting was called to order: Mayor/Chair Anna M. Velazquez Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Member Fernando 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 Craig Stephens led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA City Manager Hunter had no modifications. PUBLIC COMMENT There were eight public comments: 1. Community Engagement Manager Eric Mora announced the event of Tacos with the Team, scheduled for Thursday, 05/21/2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center. 2. Craig Stephens gave public comment in Favor of Measure A. 3. Lorenzo Sanchez gave public comment in favor of Measure A. 4. David Garcia provided a written public comment in favor of Measure A. 5. Henry Cano (Henry Ventura Jr.) provided a written public comment in favor of Measure A. 6. Jose Arreola attended the meeting via Zoom and gave public comment in favor of Measure A. 8

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2026 Page 2 of 7 7. Ida Lopez Chan attended the meeting via Zoom and gave public comment in favor of Measure A. 8. Janelle Arroyo attended the meeting via Zoom and gave public comment in favor of Measure A. 9. Aurora Navarro attended the meeting via Zoom and gave public comment in favor of Measure A. 10. Natasha McCann gave public comment and provided a brief history of National Poppy Day and encouraged the Community to wear a red poppy to honor fallen service members and support living veterans. There were no further public comments. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad will be presented in Observance of Memorial Day, 2026. This proclamation will be presented at the Memorial Day Ceremony, scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Soledad Cemetery. The proclamation will also be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. 2. A Certificate of Recognition from the City Council of the City of Soledad was presented to Coach Robert Lopez Mr. Robert Lopez and his family thanked the council for the recognition. 3. Certificates of Recognition of the City Council of the City of Soledad were presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place student winners of the 15th Annual Migrant Speech and Debate Tournament Coach Solorio and the Migrant Speech and Debate team were present and thanked the council for the recognition. YOUTH COUNCIL PRESENTATION Youth Commissioners Giovani Bravo, Marilyn Ramirez, and Cindy Alcaraz presented the Year-End Wrap-Up report. There were no public comments. Council members thanked the youth council for their efforts and dedication. Youth Commissioners were presented with Certificates of Recognition for their accomplishments. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Velazquez requested that additional language be added to Consent Item No C-5, section I of Exhibit A of Resolution No. 6367. Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve items C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, and C-5, with the additional language to C-5, Exhibit A, requested by Mayor Velazquez. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez and passed by the following vote: Action Ayes: Bañuelos, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Cabrera, Caldera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None 9

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2026 Page 3 of 7 C-1. Minutes of 05/06/2026 C-2. Warrants 04/25/2026 – 03/13/2026 C-3. Resolution No. 6365, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Central Gear Drive Unit for Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Secondary Clarifier #1 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Purchase from SPS Engineering in an Amount not to Exceed $55,000 C-4. Resolution No. 6366, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the County of Monterey Standard Agreement for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program- Round 3 (ERF-3) to Increase Funding by $30,000 for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $612,756 C-5. Resolution No. 6367, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving an Electronic Signature Policy PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 PH-1 Consideration of Public Hearing Regarding Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts  Human Resources Director Francine Uy presented the staff report.  Opening the Public Hearing – 7:59 p.m.  There were no public comments.  Closing of the Public Hearing – 8:00 p.m. Council Action: This item was informational and no action was taken. The information was received by the City Council. No further direction was provided to staff. BUSINESS B-1. Resolution Nos. 6360, 6361, 6362, 6363, and 6364, Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Preliminary Annual Engineer’s Reports and Declaring the City’s Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for Various Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Assistant Engineer Juan Huerta presented the staff report. David Taussig and Associates Managing Director Kuda Wekwete was present via Zoom and provided further information regarding the staff report. There were no public comments regarding Resolution No. 6364 Motion: Councilmember Cabrera motioned to approve Resolution No. 6364, Rancho San Vicente MAD. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos and passed by the following vote: Action Ayes: Cabrera, Bañuelos, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Velazquez Noes: None 10

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2026 Page 4 of 7 Abstain: None Absent: None Mayor Velazquez and Councilmember Cabrera recused themselves from consideration of Resolution No. 6361 because they live within or near the assessment district. At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez continued the meeting. There were no public comments regarding Resolution No. 6361 Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve Resolution No. 6361, Diamond Ridge MAD. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Caldera and passed by the following vote: Action Ayes: Bañuelos, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez Noes: None Abstain: Cabrera, Velazquez Absent: None There were no public comments regarding Resolution No. 6360 Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez motioned to approve Resolution No. 6360, Diamond Ridge BAD. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos and passed by the following vote: Action Ayes: Ansaldo-Sánchez, Bañuelos, Caldera Noes: None Abstain: Cabrera, Velazquez Absent: None Mayor Velazquez returned to the meeting and continued the meeting at this time. There were no public comments regarding Resolution No. 6362 Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve Resolution No. 6362, Orchard/Miravale II MAD. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez and passed by the following vote: Action Ayes: Bañuelos, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Caldera, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: Cabrera Absent: None Mayor Velazquez asked that a correction be made to an error found regarding the number of acres noted in the report before the Public Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2026. There were no public comments regarding Resolution No. 6363 Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve Resolution No. 6363, Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez and passed by the following vote: Action Ayes: Bañuelos, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Caldera, Velazquez 11

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2026 Page 5 of 7 Noes: None Abstain: Cabrera Absent: None B-2. Code Enforcement Division Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Accomplishments, Challenges, and Next Steps Chief Valenzuela presented information on the work of the Community Safety Officers in code enforcement and animal control. Community & Economic Development Director Beatriz Trujillo presented information on how the department assists the Police Department with building and zoning violations. There were no public comments. Council Action: This presentation was informational and no action was taken. The information was received by the City Council. No further direction was provided to staff. B-3. Council direction regarding City Position on the Development of ICE Detention Facilities in the Bay Area and Central Coast City Manager Hunter presented the staff report. There were no public comments. The council discussed the item and reached consensus to take necessary action to oppose the development of ICE detention facilities in the Bay Area and on the Central Coast. Motion: Councilmember Cabrera moved to approve a recommendation to adopt an opposition position on the development of ICE facilities. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos. Action Ayes: Cabrera, Bañuelos, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Velazquez Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None MAYOR’S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mayor Velazquez reported nine items: 1. On 05/07, she met with City Manager Hunter and the Monterey County Weekly staff to discuss how they can help the City cover newsworthy items in Soledad and South County, especially for Spanish-speaking readers. 2. On 05/11, she met with City Manager Hunter and staff from Speaker Rivas’s office to share concerns regarding the Haciendas Project. 3. On 05/12, she attended the Senior Social at the Soledad Community Center. 4. On 05/13, she met with a High School Senior for an interview regarding the responsibilities of the Mayor. 5. On 05/15, she joined mothers who advocate from Gonzales and Monterey County Behavioral Health for the Maternal Mental Health Day. 6. On 05/18, she attended a one-on-one meeting with City Manager Hunter. 7. On 05/18, she attended a joint Sigma workshop with the Monterey County Water Resources Board. 12

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2026 Page 6 of 7 8. On 05/19, she met with Marina, the working group, and Soledad Parks and Recreation Director Ana Ambriz to discuss a potential grant opportunity for an Urban Greening Grant from the State. 9. She acknowledged all the current graduates from the High School and all the colleges and Universities. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Councilmember Bañuelos reported fifteen items: 1. On 05/11, she attended the Horseless Carriage Club. 2. On 05/13, she attended the Soledad Historical Club meeting. 3. She thanked the City for soliciting bids for the Historical Society roof. 4. On 05/13, she attended the meet and greet for the finalist for the new Superintendent for the Soledad Unified School District. 5. On 05/18, she was a special guest announcer for the Soledad Little League T-Ball; they also invited her to be the announcer for the closing ceremonies on Friday. 6. On 05/18, she attended an agenda briefing with City Manager Hunter. 7. On 05/19, she attended the Soledad Cemetery Board. 8. Save the Dates for 08/22/2026 for the 100th year celebration and Dia De Los Muertos. 9. On 05/20, she attended a meeting to honor those who are retiring from the school district. 10. On 05/20, she met with a Hartnell College student for her school project on Women of Achievement. 11. On Friday, she will be participating in Career Day at Gabilan Elementary School. 12. There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Soledad Cemetery on Monday, 05/25. 13. On 05/25, the Soledad Museum will be open to honor those who have served in the Military and lived in Soledad. 14. On Saturday, there will be a community cleanup at the Soledad Cemetery. 15. She took a moment of silence for Greg Diaz, who passed away unexpectedly. Councilmember Cabrera reported five items: 1. On 05/07, he attended the National Day of Prayer in front of Soledad City Hall. 2. On 05/07, he attended Career Day at Pinnacles High School. 3. On 05/08, he attended the Civics Academy at Soledad City Hall. 4. On 05/11, he attended the MST Board meeting. 5. On 05/19, he attended the Agenda Briefing with City Manager Hunter. Councilmember Caldera reported three items: 1. On 05/07, he assisted with the National Day of Prayer in front of Soledad City Hall. 2. On 05/19, he attended the Agenda Briefing with City Manager Hunter. 3. He congratulated his grandson, who will be graduating from Soledad High School, and congratulated all other High School graduates. Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo-Sánchez reported two items: 1. He will not be able to attend an event scheduled for Fri. 05/22/2026 honoring a soldier. 2. He congratulated all graduates, including his cousin Janelli Arroyo, who will be graduating from San Jose State University. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT & City Manager Hunter had seven items to report: 1. She acknowledged the Soledad Police Department, which participated in the Torch Run for the Special Olympics 2. She will not be able to attend the Memorial Ceremony. 3. Clean Air Ribbon Cutting on 05/28 at 3:00 p.m. There will also be smoke detectors at that event. 4. June 02, 2026, is the date for the Primary Election. There is a ballot collection site for mail-in ballots in front of City Hall. 5. On 06/03, there will be a Pride Flag raising event. 13

City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2026 Page 7 of 7 6. The 06/03/2026 Regular City Council meeting is canceled, and there will be a meeting of the Waterboard to discuss the Hacienda Apartments and forced consolidation at 6:00 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center. 7. There is a Special City Council meeting scheduled for 06/10/2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Velazquez has requested that a statement be put out to the public regarding the continuation of the City’s budget. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Minutes Approved: June 10, 2026 ______________________________ ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor/Chair ______________________________ MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk 14

SUBJECT: Warrants TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council FROM: Mike Howard, Assistant City Manager COUNCIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager MEETING DATE: June 10, 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. 15

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