Agenda packet — Soledad City Council, August 20, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

CITY OF SOLEDAD

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR

HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 PM
The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m.
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Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are:

Mayor Anna M. Velazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera
Councilmember Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez
Councilmember Evarista Bañuelos
Councilmember Ben Caldera
At this time any member of the public may address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda and items of interest to the public that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. A public comment card should be filled out completely to ensure the speaker is called upon to give comment. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes; the mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule. Please be brief and to the point.

No action or discussion shall be taken on an item not appearing on the agenda. 1 1
VII. PRESENTATIONS

1. A Presentation update regarding the Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan will be presented by Alliance on Aging Facilitator Teresa Sullivan.

VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Minutes

2. Warrants

3. Resolution No. 6275, A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad/City Council as Board to the Successor Agency to the Soledad Redevelopment Agency/Board of the Soledad Successor Housing Agency/Soledad Housing Authority Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Soledad Housing Authority Executive Director Services with Megan Hunter IX. BUSINESS

1. Resolution No. 6277, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Soledad and Hygelund Diana ET AL fo r the Property Located at 1232 Monterey fo r the Purchase Price of $300,000 Plus Closing Costs and Authorizing the Use of up to $310,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund

1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad declaring August 25, 2025 as National Park Service Day.

Attachments:

Staff Report
LADAP presentation City of Soledad
Attachments:

Staff Report
Minutes of 08/06/2025
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6275
Exhibit A
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
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2. Parks and Recreation Capital Campaign Overview and Fundraising Strategy

3. Resolution No. 6274, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving an Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for Services (“CAL FIRE”) from July 1, 2025 To June 30, 2026 at a Not To Exceed Cost of $2,637,549, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad

4. Acceptance of the City and Soledad Successor Agency's Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

5. Resolution No. 6278, A Resolution Approving Amendment #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement With TeamCivX Extending the Contract Term, Updating the Scope of Services, and Increasing Compensation by $60,000 for a Total Amount Not To Exceed $92,290, Approving a Related Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Amendment on Behalf of the City
Resolution No. 6277
Exhibit A
Attachment 1 - Appraisal
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Proposed Community Center Capital Campaign
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6274
CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Contract CAL FIRE PowerPoint Presentation
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
City of Soledad Independent Auditor's Report and Financial Statements FY 2024-2024 City of Soledad Management Report FY 2023-2024
Measure Y and S Auditors Letter
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6278
Exhibit A - Team CivX Contract Amendment #1
Exhibit B - TeamCivX Updated Scope of Services
Attachment 1 - Team CivX Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 - Soledad Fire Department Ballot Measure Survey Presentation Attachment 3 - TeamCivX FAQ about Emergency Medical and Fire Protection in Soledad 3 3

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

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6276
Attachment A
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
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08/15/2025

CERTIFICATION
I, Megan Hunter, City Clerk of the City of Soledad, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda was posted at City Hall by Friday, August 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager
6 SUBJECT: A Presentation update regarding the Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan will be presented by Alliance on Aging Facilitator Teresa Sullivan.

TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Teresa Sullivan, Alliance on Aging Facilitator

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager

MEETING
DATE: August 20, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.
7 Funded by the California Department of Aging (CDA)
Community Foundation of Monterey County (CFMC(
LADAP
Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan
City of Soledad
June 18,, 2025
8 LADAP Process
• Convened Advisory Council
• Conducted Asset Inventory
• Conducted Community Assessment
• Conducted Solutions Summits
• Convened Work Groups
• Created the LADAP
*AARP Network of Age Friendly Cities & States
Project Area
9 Priority Goal Recommendations
• Civic Participation
Establish a community-based group that reflects the diversity of each project area to spearhead increased interaction and communication with city/county representatives. • Employment
Create and distribute a resource list (guide) for older adults and individuals with disabilities in project areas so they have access information related to employment, education, training, and volunteer resources. Collaborate with key employment and training partners to ensure they meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. • Communication & Information
Develop a communication strategy that increases awareness, understanding and access to services, resources, and benefits that impact the lives of diverse older adults, people with disabilities, family members and caregivers, focusing on rural areas. 10 • Disaster Preparedness & Services
By December 2025, develop a communications strategy for disaster preparedness and response pertaining to the aging and disability populations. (language, learning style, and grade level considerations)
• Health Services
Improve access to healthcare specialists in rural areas for older adults and people with disabilities, starting in South Monterey County. Long wait times for appointments and lack of transportation ists pose health risks and significant challenges in accessing necessary and timely healthcare. • Community Supports
Ensure the continuation of mobile models (i.e.SOCOS, NOCOS and SASOS) to positively impact isolation, access to resources, nutrition, health and wellness and overall quality of life for older adults, caregivers and people with disabilities.

Priority Goal Recommendations (cont.)
11 Priority Goal Recommendations (cont)
• Housing
To address the need for affordable housing for older adults and people with disabilities, promote the option of creating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) for older adult homeowners, family members, caregivers, and prospective tenants. • Outdoor Spaces
To improve accessibility and safety for older adults and people with disabilities via sidewalk and traffic control repairs and improvements. Start with City of Salinas to model process for other areas. Throughout the LADAP community input process all communities have noted the condition of sidewalks specifically being an impediment.

While the issues are known by civic leaders, establishing a plan and priority for addressing them that meets the expectations of the community is difficult It is the objective of this recommendation to facilitate that process with LADAP community groups. 12 Priority Goal Recommendations (cont.)
• Social Participation
Increase senior programming activities , social activities, walking, exercise and education • Transportation
To improve community member’s transportation access to get to health care visits through education and collaboration with local health care providers and community support organizations in rural areas of Monterey County (North and South County).

Leadership Role
Integrate LADAP into decisions and policies that impact the lives of older adults & people with disabilities.

Promote and support civic participation opportunities.

Collaborate with the senior network and others in communicating information that benefit older adults and people with disabilities. 13 SUBJECT: Minutes
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Darlene Noriega, Deputy City Clerk

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager

MEETING
DATE: August 20, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.
14 Minutes
City of Soledad
Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting
August 06, 2025

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera called the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority/ Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL
The Following Councilmembers/Agency members were present when the meeting was called to order:

Mayor/Chair Anna M. Velazquez– Arrived at 5:07 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Member Fernando Cabrera
Councilmember/Agency Member Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez
Councilmember/Agency Member Evarista Bañuelos
Councilmember/Agency Member Ben Caldera

THE FOLLOWING COUNCILMEMBER WAS ABSENT
None

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None

MEETING RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Cabrera recessed at 5:05 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

1. 1. The City Council will recess to Closed Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(B)(1) - City Manager Contract.

2. 2. The City Council will recess to closed session to confer with its attorney regarding litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)- deciding whether to initiate litigation.

3. 3. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator concerning the sale, exchange, or lease of property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 257-082-005, located between Highway 101 and Front Street (no situs address).
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4. 4. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiator concerning the sale/exchange/lease of property located at 1232 Monterey Street, APN 022-042-015-000.

MEETING RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Anna Velazquez reconvened the meeting at 6:38 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Mike Rodriquez reported that item no. 1 was not completed. The council will reconvene after the regular meeting to finish items 1-4.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sun Street STEPS team members led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Velazquez modified the presentation order. Presentation no. 2 will be moved to the first presentation, and the 3CE presentation will be taken second.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.

YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT

1. Soledad Youth Council Update and Introduction of 2025-26 Youth Commissioners Park and Recreation Director Jessica Potts presented the report. Youth Commissioners Giovani Bravo, Marilyn Ramirez, and Cindy Alcaraz were present.

PRESENTATIONS

1. A Presentation of Lee Law Signage by Sun Street Centers South County Prevention Program Coordinator Danelle Hernandez
Sun Street Center's South County Prevention Program Coordinator, Danelle Hernandez, introduced Youth Step Representatives Juanita Chavez and Angelina Gala, who delivered the presentation about tobacco and alcohol advertising in Soledad.

2. A presentation by Central Coast Community Energy Community Relations Manager Sophia Schwirzke and Das Williams
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Central Coast Community Energy Community Relations Manager Sophia Schwirzke presented the item, and Senior Advisor for Policy and Legislator Consultant Das Williams joined the meeting via Zoom.

Councilmembers asked questions about the 3CE program and requested a community workshop to educate the public about 3CE.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera requested separate discussions for items C-9 and C-10.

Councilmember Ansaldo Sanchez requested a separate discussion for item C-3.

Councilmember Bañuelos requested items C-3 and C-4 for discussion.

Mayor Velazquez requested a separate discussion for item C-6 and a comment on C-3.

There were no public comments.

Motion: Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez motioned to approve items C-1, C-2, C-5, C-7, C-8, C-11 and C-12. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos and passed by unanimous vote:

Action
Ayes: Ansaldo-Sánchez, Bañuelos, Cadera, Cabrera, Velazquez Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None
C-1. Minutes of 07/02/2025 and 07/16/2025 Special Meeting C-2. Warrants of 06/25/2025 – 07/28/2025
C-5. Public Works Department Activity Report
C-7. Community & Economic Development Department Activity Report C-8. Human Resources Department Activity Report
C-11. Resolution No. 6269, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for the Nestles Road Stormwater Project Design in an Amount not to Exceed $94,115 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Consulting Services Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad
C-12. Resolution No. 6270, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the Construction Services Agreement with Plummerbuilt, in an Amount of $113,140 Plus 10% Contingency for a Total Amount not to Exceed $124,454 for Construction of the WRF Entry Gate Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute said Contract on behalf of the City of Soledad 17 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025

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Motion: Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez motioned to approve items C-3, C-4, C-6, C-9, and C-10. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos and carried by the following vote:

Action
Ayes: Ansaldo-Sánchez, Bañuelos, Caldera, Velazquez
Noes: None
Abstain: Cabrera

Absent: None
C-3. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report
Councilmember Bañuelos thanked staff for their efforts.

Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez would like to see more adult recreation leagues offered through the Community Center and conduct a community survey to obtain the public's opinions.

Mayor Velazquez would like an inclusive program offered; however, she does realize how busy the staff is.

Parks and Recreation Director Jessica Potts said the City continues working with San Andreas for another Fall Festival.

C-4. Soledad Police Department Activity Report
Councilmember Bañuelos thanked the Police Department for all the time and effort they put into the Community.

C-6. Fire Department Activity Report
C-9. Resolution No. 6267, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad "Approving the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026".

Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera said he realizes many fees are being updated, but he wants to ensure that these fees do not affect people’s utility billing.

Financial Analyst Jesus Yanez presented the staff report and stated that water and wastewater rate fees have already been approved through a five-year rate study. The City will conduct another rate study and anticipates that residents will see a future increase due to rising costs for operations and capital projects.

However, the fee increases currently being considered are not related to utility fees.

C-10. Resolution No. 6268, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting the Soledad Community Center Building Modernization Project: Kitchen Portion as Complete by David Construction & Management, Inc., and Authorizing the Partial Release of Retention in the Amount of $26,372
Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera asked what changes are being made through this resolution.

Assistant Engineer Alex Ramos presented the staff report and said this is a partial release of retention for 18 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025

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work already done and accepted. More work is still being done.

Parks and Recreation Director Jessica Potts added that things still need to be done, such as a complete HVAC rehaul, emergency generator upgrades, lights in the parking lot, and EV charger installations. A capital Campaign will be moving forward soon.

City Manager Hunter said $100,0000 in funding will come from CDBG program income, and the City has also applied to the State for all emergency generators in the City, including the generator at the Community Center. The City will launch the re-packaged capital campaign, which will include naming opportunities for the rooms in the Community Center. The City already has plans for these improvements and will be competitive for grant funding because we are shovel-ready.

Mayor Velazquez would like a list of funding sources in future staff reports. The City Manager agreed to provide it.

PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
Resolution No. 6271, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Accepting the Soledad Police Department’s AB 481 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(D) And Renewing City of Soledad Ordinance No. 743 “Approving Soledad Police Department Policy Manual Policy 706- Military Equipment”
City Attorney Mike Rodriquez presented the staff report.

Opening of the Community Meeting - 8:11 p.m.

There were no public comments.

Closing of the Community Meeting – 8:12 p.m.

Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez asked that the maintenance costs be included in future reports regarding this item.

Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve Resolution No. 6271. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Caldera and carried by unanimous vote:

Action
Ayes: Bañuelos, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Cabrera, Velazquez Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

BUSINESS
B-1. City of Soledad Transactions and Use Tax Citizen Oversight Committee Appointments City Manager Hunter clarified that each councilmember has the right to appoint their choice to this committee, and it is not subject to approval..
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Councilmember Bañuelos appointed Mr. Ramos Arroyo Jr.

Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez appointed Angelica Godoy-Rodriguez.

Councilmember Caldera appointed Mr. David Garcia.

Each appointee thanked the council for the opportunity to serve on the Transaction and Use Tax Citizen Oversight Committee.

City Manager Hunter said an onboarding process will take place in the next couple of weeks.

B-2. Request From the Soledad Unified School District to Waive Impact Fees Associated with the District’s Teacher Housing Project
City Manager Hunter presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, explaining that the City was not in a financial position to waive fees. She recommended that the Council consider a loan instead to help the School District while maintaining the City’s financial stability.

Soledad Unified School District Superintendent Randy Bangs was also present at the meeting and presented a PowerPoint about the Request for Waiver of City Impact Fees.

Alejandro Ruiz generally supported the school housing project. He knows many teachers who commute from very far away and believes the housing project will help.

Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees President Chris Bourke favors eliminating or significantly reducing the impact fees. He added that it was agreed from the start that this would be a partnership.

The project could have been built elsewhere, but the District wanted this to be a unique project that revitalizes downtown.

There were no other public comments.

Mayor Velazquez asked if the District has contacted the State Department of Education for favorable loans.

Superintendent Randy Bangs of Soledad Unified School District said this has been looked into, but he is not aware of any opportunities.

Mayor Velazquez believes it is important to partner with the School District and agrees with City Manager Hunter about what is feasible for the School District and the City. She suggested that the school district explore other funding options.

Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera agrees with Mayor Velazquez and thinks they should explore a loan program further before deciding the best option.

Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez expressed frustration that the School Board will not meet with the council, emphasizing that projects like these offer chances to collaborate. He agrees with City Manager Hunter and highlights that the council has a duty to all residents to ensure infrastructure repairs, recreation, and public safety. Even if some services are not heavily used, they remain available to everyone. He advises the District to reconnect with legislators about propositions that could help lower 20 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025

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costs. The State of California should fund public schools and their projects, rather than individual jurisdictions. He also recommends rejecting the complete waiver of fees.

Councilmember Caldera also agrees with City Manager Hunter regarding offering a loan.

Finance Director Mike Howard stated that a Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued until the fees are paid.

The council consensus was to direct staff to work with the School District on a potential loan to come back for consideration. The council did not support waiving fees.

Council Action:

This item was an informational presentation, and no action was taken.

The presentation was received by the City Council, and direction was provided to staff.

B-3. Resolution No. 6273, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Dispensing with Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Soledad Municipal Code Section 3.24.040A and Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Engine for Fire Engine 37 from Coast Counties Peterbilt in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Luckenbach presented the staff report.

There were no public comments.

Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera motioned to approve Resolution No. 6273. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez and carried by unanimous vote:

Action
Ayes: Bañuelos, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Cabrera, Velazquez Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None
B-4. Resolution No. 6272, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Two (2) Year Wastewater Biosolids Management Services Agreement with Synagro- WWT. Inc., for a Firm-Fixed Price of $89.97 per Ton, resulting in Total Annual Costs of $467,844 for an An estimated 5,200 Tons per Year, and Approving Said Agreement in Substantial Form an Content, Subject to Final Approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and Approving a FY 25/26 Budget Amendment (Transfer) in the Amount of $336,344
Water Resources Manager Carla James presented the staff report.

Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve Resolution No. 6272. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Caldera and carried by unanimous vote:

Action
Ayes: Bañuelos, Caldera, Ansaldo-Sánchez, Cabrera, Velazquez Noes: None
Abstain: None
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Absent: None

MEETING RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Velazquez recessed at 10:05 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

1. The City Council will recess to Closed Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(B)(1) - City Manager Contract.

2. The City Council will recess to closed session to confer with its attorney regarding litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)- deciding whether to initiate litigation.

3. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator concerning the sale, exchange, or lease of property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 257-082-005, located between Highway 101 and Front Street (no situs address).

4. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiator concerning the sale/exchange/lease of property located at 1232 Monterey Street, APN 022-042-015-000.

MEETING RECONVENED FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Velazquez reconvened the meeting at 11:11 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Mike Rodriquez reported with respect to item no. 1. The council completed the evaluation, and this item will be continued to the next council meeting.

City Attorney Mike Rodriquez reported with respect to item no. 2. The council conferred with its Attorney and provided direction as to whether to initiate litigation.

City Attorney Mike Rodriquez reported with respect to item no. 3. The council conferred with the City’s real property negotiator and provided direction. No other reportable action taken.

City Attorney Mike Rodriquez reported with respect to item no. 4. The council conferred with the City’s real property negotiator and provided direction. No other reportable action taken.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bañuelos had no future agenda items to request.

Mayor Pro Tem Cabrera had one request.

1. He plans to propose an inclusive communication sign project for the parks in partnership with the County for review and approval. He will send all the information he has about the item. 22 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025

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Councilmember Ansaldo-Sánchez had no future agenda item request.

Councilmember Caldera had no future agenda item request.

Mayor Velazquez had one request.

1. Mayor Velazquez would like to discuss a standing committee for the Miramonte project. She would like to discuss the best way to move forward with a committee.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

Minutes Approved: August 20, 2025
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ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor/Chair
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MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
23 SUBJECT: Warrants
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager

MEETING
DATE: August 20, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.
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Check Report
Soledad, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: APRAB-Mechanics Bank
Payment Type: EFT
AMEG AMEG ENTERPRISES, LLC 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 51,500.00 10251 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 1100 Invoice 06/30/2025 ERF Interim Housing Project 0.00 51,500.00 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… ERF Interim Housing Project 51,500.00 CANNOA CANNON CORPORATION 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 13,891.00 10252 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 92569 Invoice 06/30/2025 Water System Reliability Assessment 0.00 13,701.00 309-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… Water System Reliability Assess… 5,434.50 779-0000-52136 FACILITIES MASTER PLAN Water System Reliability Assess… 8,266.50 92679 Invoice 06/30/2025 CH/PD Generator Upgrade 0.00 190.00 211-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… CH/PD Generator Upgrade 190.00 SAAVEDRAE ELIZABETH C SAAVEDRA 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 1,233.23 10253 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 071425 Invoice 06/30/2025 Folklorico June 2025 0.00 1,233.23 100-2200-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Folklorico June 2025 1,233.23 FASTEN FASTENAL COMPANY 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 622.44 10254 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount CASAL172061 Invoice 06/30/2025 Hitch for Utility Truck 0.00 622.44 309-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Hitch for Utility Truck 622.44 FIRST FIRST ALARM 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 661.12 10255
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 894834 Invoice 06/30/2025 Alarm Services - Adobe 0.00 661.12 100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Alarm Services - Adobe 661.12 HARASS HARRIS & ASSOCIATES 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 10,525.00 10256 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 68396 Invoice 06/30/2025 HSIP Cycle II 0.00 10,525.00
412-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… HSIP Cycle II 10,525.00 SHREDD SHREDDING SOURCE SOLUTIONS 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 110.00 10257 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 9275 Invoice 06/30/2025 Document Shredding 0.00 110.00
100-1310-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Document Shredding 110.00 ADQUAL A&D AGRICULTURAL & SAFETY SUPPLIES 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 45.98 10258 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 275692 Invoice 07/28/2025 Gloves - Nitrile 0.00 17.37
309-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Gloves - Nitrile 17.37
275743 Invoice 07/28/2025 Gloves - Operations 0.00 28.61 25 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 310-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Gloves - Operations 28.61 ALLSAF ALL SAFE INTEGRATED SYSTEMS 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 186.00 10259 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 133029 Invoice 07/28/2025 Qtr Burglar Alarm 0.00 186.00 100-2200-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Qtr Burglar Alarm 186.00 BENITEZ BENITEZ SECURITY SERVICE INC 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 10,752.00 10260 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2973 Invoice 07/28/2025 Security at Encampment 0.00 5,376.00 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Security at Encampment 5,376.00 2987 Invoice 07/28/2025 Security at Encampment 0.00 5,376.00 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Security at Encampment 5,376.00 MISLAW MISSION LAWN AND GARDEN CARE 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 45.00 10261 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 8415 Invoice 07/28/2025 Water Leak Repair 0.00 45.00
100-1450-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Water Leak Repair 45.00 ANDLOC RUTH MARIA MILLA-LEON 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 22.94 10262 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 46522 Invoice 07/28/2025 6-Keys 0.00 22.94
100-1400-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… 6-Keys 22.94
SHREDD SHREDDING SOURCE SOLUTIONS 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 75.00 10263 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 9356 Invoice 07/28/2025 Shredding Service 0.00 75.00
100-1400-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Shredding Service 75.00 URETSK URETSKY INVESTIGATIONS 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 500.00 10264 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount July 2025 Invoice 07/28/2025 Background - Temp 0.00 500.00 100-1300-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Background - Temp 500.00 USABLU USABLUE BOOK 07/29/2025 EFT 0.00 5,207.67 10265
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV00768985 Invoice 07/28/2025 Foot Valve, Hydrant Adapter 0.00 946.47 309-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Foot Valve, Hydrant Adapter 946.47 INV00769052 Invoice 07/28/2025 Colorimeter Kit 0.00 803.84 309-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Colorimeter Kit 803.84 INV00769402 Invoice 07/28/2025 PH Probe / Buffer 0.00 325.57 309-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… PH Probe / Buffer 325.57 INV00771450 Invoice 07/28/2025 Repair Kit Pump 0.00 3,131.79 309-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Repair Kit CL2 Pump 3,131.79 ADQUAL A&D AGRICULTURAL & SAFETY SUPPLIES 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 303.53 10266 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 276237 Invoice 08/08/2025 8Mil Gloves 0.00 284.05
309-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 8Mil Gloves 284.05
276367 Invoice 08/08/2025 Safety Gloves 0.00 19.48
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 100-2100-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Safety Gloves 19.48
BENITEZ BENITEZ SECURITY SERVICE INC 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 5,876.00 10267 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2990 Invoice 08/08/2025 Hot Summer Days - Security 0.00 500.00 100-1200-52105 SPECIAL EVENTS Hot Summer Days - Security 500.00 3002 Invoice 08/08/2025 Security Encampment 0.00 5,376.00 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Security Encampment 5,376.00 FASTEN FASTENAL COMPANY 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 1,407.60 10268 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount CASAL172691 Invoice 08/08/2025 Honeywell Repair 0.00 1,407.60 309-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Honeywell Repair 1,407.60 HAENER FOUNDATION HA ENERGY GENERATION, LLC 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 65,378.65 10269 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 4067 Invoice 08/08/2025 Windpower WWTP July 2025 0.00 65,378.65 310-0000-52400 UTILITIES Windpower WWTP July 2025 65,378.65 MISLAW MISSION LAWN AND GARDEN CARE 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 3,350.00 10270 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 8392 Invoice 08/08/2025 Stormwater Landscape Maint. 0.00 2,800.00 651-0000-52516 LANDSCAPE MAINT. (EAS… Stormwater Landscape Maint. 2,800.00 8440 Invoice 08/08/2025 Liberty Ct. Maint. 0.00 400.00
651-0000-52516 LANDSCAPE MAINT. (EAS… Liberty Ct. Maint. 400.00 8448 Invoice 08/08/2025 Fire Dept Monthly Maint. 0.00 150.00 100-1450-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Fire Dept Monthly Maint. 150.00 MME MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT INC 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 690.52 10271 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 039167 Invoice 08/08/2025 Excavating Nozzles 0.00 690.52 310-0000-52134 COLLECTION SYSTEM MA… Excavating Nozzles 690.52 CULLIG QUALITY WATER ENTERPRISES, INC. 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 72.92 10272 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 1258204 Invoice 08/08/2025 Water Services 0.00 72.92
100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Water Services 21.88 309-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Water Services 51.04 ANDLOC RUTH MARIA MILLA-LEON 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 846.77 10273 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 17072920252 Invoice 08/08/2025 Repair Bathroom Lock 0.00 186.77 650-0000-52519 MAINTENANCE Repair Bathroom Lock 186.77
4207212501 Invoice 08/08/2025 Key Install - MCC + Metal Bldg. 0.00 660.00 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Key Install - MCC + Metal Bldg. 660.00 SAFEST SAFESTORE, INC 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 1,832.76 10274 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount SS3064 Invoice 08/08/2025 Prop / Evidence Storage 0.00 916.38 100-1400-52050 PROPERTY EVIDENCE RO… Prop / Evidence Storage 916.38 SS3082 Invoice 08/08/2025 Property/Evidence Supplies 0.00 916.38 27 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 100-1400-52050 PROPERTY EVIDENCE RO… Property/Evidence Supplies 916.38 SIRCHI SIRCHIE ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 175.64 10275 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 0702898-IN Invoice 08/08/2025 Property/Evidence Supplies 0.00 175.64 100-1400-52050 PROPERTY EVIDENCE RO… Property/Evidence Supplies 175.64 VOSTIS VOSTI'S INC 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 125.99 10276
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 276288-1 Invoice 08/08/2025 Engine Service 0.00 125.99
100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES Engine Service 125.99
WINSUP WINSUPPLY MONTEREY COUNTY CA CO 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 18.53 10277 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 164698 01 Invoice 08/08/2025 Repairs Light Pole - Boneyard 0.00 18.53 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Repairs Light Pole - Boneyard 18.53 BENITEZ BENITEZ SECURITY SERVICE INC 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 630.00 10278 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2932 Invoice 06/30/2025 Rental Security 0.00 630.00
100-2200-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Rental Security 630.00 CANNOA CANNON CORPORATION 08/08/2025 EFT 0.00 22,224.70 10279 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 92568-R Invoice 06/30/2025 Well Upgrade No.4 0.00 95.00 309-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… Well Upgrade No.4 95.00 92613-R2 Invoice 06/30/2025 Collection System Improvements 0.00 15,902.20 310-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… Collection System Improvements 15,902.20 92666 Invoice 06/30/2025 Alarms & Scada Support & Troubleshooting 0.00 6,227.50 309-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Troubleshoot Alarms 1,435.00 310-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… SCADA Support 4,792.50 Total EFT: 0.00 198,310.99
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payment Type: Regular
AFLAC AFLAC HEADQUARTERS 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,435.24 58053 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000712 Invoice 08/08/2025 AFLAC CONTRIBUTION 0.00 960.53 100-0000-21140 AFLAC PAYABLE AFLAC CONTRIBUTION 279.66
309-0000-21140 AFLAC PAYABLE AFLAC CONTRIBUTION 108.13
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312-0000-21140 AFLAC PAYABLE AFLAC CONTRIBUTION 7.13
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309-0000-21140 AFLAC PAYABLE AFLAC CONTRIBUTION 168.55
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CALIFS CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 725.07 58054 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000715 Invoice 08/08/2025 CHILD SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION 0.00 725.07 100-0000-21194 CHILD SUPPORT/GARNISH… CHILD SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION 655.91 312-0000-21194 CHILD SUPPORT/GARNISH… CHILD SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION 18.69 410-0000-21194 CHILD SUPPORT/GARNISH… CHILD SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION 50.47 COMM F COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 110.00 58055 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000714 Invoice 08/08/2025 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION 0.00 110.00 100-0000-21195 MISC. PAYROLL DEDUCTI… CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION 74.53 309-0000-21195 MISC. PAYROLL DEDUCTI… CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION 15.16 310-0000-21195 MISC. PAYROLL DEDUCTI… CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION 15.16 311-0000-21195 MISC. PAYROLL DEDUCTI… CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION 5.15 VANTAG MISSION SQUARE-303584 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 11,494.02 58056 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000711 Invoice 08/08/2025 EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 0.00 598.07 100-0000-21210 ICMA PAYABLE EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 184.71
309-0000-21210 ICMA PAYABLE EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 69.76
310-0000-21210 ICMA PAYABLE EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 303.70
311-0000-21210 ICMA PAYABLE EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION 34.63
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INV0000716 Invoice 08/08/2025 DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 0.00 562.95 100-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 10.78 309-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 3.36 310-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 548.81 INV0000717 Invoice 08/08/2025 Directors' 7% Ret. Contr. 0.00 472.07 100-0000-21171 PERS Directors' 7% Ret. Contr. 241.81
309-0000-21171 PERS Directors' 7% Ret. Contr. 92.10
310-0000-21171 PERS Directors' 7% Ret. Contr. 92.10
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INV0000718 Invoice 08/08/2025 DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 0.00 8,530.00 100-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 4,008.49 309-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 1,543.58 310-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 2,278.22 311-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 222.96 29 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 312-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 137.51 410-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 339.24 INV0000719 Invoice 08/08/2025 DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 0.00 1,330.93 100-0000-21145 DEFERRED COMP. PAYAB… DEFERRED-EMPLOYEE PORTION 1,330.93 PRINCI PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3,821.03 58057 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000720 Invoice 08/08/2025 DENTAL INSURANCE 0.00 3,251.88 100-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 1,704.60 121-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 21.79 309-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 425.20 310-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 920.11 311-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 53.61 312-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 39.83 410-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 86.72 531-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 0.02 INV0000741 Invoice 08/08/2025 VISION INSURANCE 0.00 537.41 402-0000-48011 CITY EMPLOYEE CONTRIB… VISION INSURANCE 537.41 INV0000746 Invoice 08/08/2025 DENTAL INSURANCE 0.00 28.05 310-0000-21160 MEDICAL INSURANCE PA… DENTAL INSURANCE 28.05 INV0000750 Invoice 08/08/2025 VISION INSURANCE 0.00 3.69 402-0000-48011 CITY EMPLOYEE CONTRIB… VISION INSURANCE 3.69 SEIU L SEIU LOCAL 521 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,393.40 58058 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000736 Invoice 08/08/2025 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 0.00 23.00 100-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 9.35 309-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 0.47 310-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 10.53 312-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 0.53 410-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 2.12 INV0000737 Invoice 08/08/2025 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 0.00 1,370.40 100-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 508.97 309-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 218.95 310-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 591.41 311-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 13.73 312-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 11.30 410-0000-21185 SEIU LOCAL 521 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 26.04 SPOA SOLEDAD POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 840.00 58059 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000740 Invoice 08/08/2025 POLICE OFFICERS CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00 840.00 100-0000-21190 SOLEDAD POLICE OFFICE… POLICE OFFICERS CONTRIBUTIO… 840.00 STAEDD STATE OF CALIFORNIA E.D.D. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 14,257.15 58060 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000744 Invoice 08/08/2025 STATE TAX W/H 0.00 13,391.95 100-0000-21130 STATE TAX PAYABLE STATE TAX W/H 8,363.94 121-0000-21130 STATE TAX PAYABLE STATE TAX W/H 104.36
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number INV0000753 Invoice 08/08/2025 STATE TAX W/H 0.00 865.20 100-0000-21130 STATE TAX PAYABLE STATE TAX W/H 7.42
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INV0000725 Invoice 08/08/2025 City of Soledad Regular Empl 0.00 11,758.38 100-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 5,286.45 121-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 207.26 309-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 1,602.94 310-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 3,781.69 311-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 301.22 312-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 135.94 410-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 442.51 531-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 0.37
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INV0000727 Invoice 08/08/2025 City of Soledad Conf. Employee 0.00 341.53 100-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Conf. Employee 174.12 309-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Conf. Employee 83.71 310-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Conf. Employee 83.70 INV0000728 Invoice 08/08/2025 City of Soledad Reg Managers 0.00 573.86 100-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Reg Managers 154.94 309-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Reg Managers 143.46 310-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Reg Managers 143.46 311-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Reg Managers 57.38
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INV0000729 Invoice 08/08/2025 City of Soledad Managers 0.00 835.37 100-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Managers 225.55
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310-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Managers 208.85
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INV0000730 Invoice 08/08/2025 City of Soledad Police 0.00 689.60 100-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Police 689.60
INV0000731 Invoice 08/08/2025 City of Soledad Police 0.00 2,427.92 31 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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410-0000-21171 PERS EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 324.58
INV0000735 Invoice 08/08/2025 City of Soledad Regular Empl 0.00 6,513.52 100-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 2,664.75 309-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 1,278.93 310-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 1,814.60 311-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 98.76
312-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 183.90 410-0000-21171 PERS City of Soledad Regular Empl 472.58 **Void** 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 0.00 58062
SUNLIF SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,569.02 58063 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000721 Invoice 08/08/2025 LIFE, AD&D, LTD 0.00 1,122.66 100-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 632.29 121-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 9.51
309-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 146.73 310-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 257.24 311-0000-21150 INSUARNCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 22.25
312-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 15.01
410-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 39.61
531-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 0.02
INV0000738 Invoice 08/08/2025 LIFE, AD&D, LTD 0.00 956.59 100-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 532.86 121-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 9.00
309-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 122.93 310-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 226.91 311-0000-21150 INSUARNCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 17.91
312-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 12.85
410-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 34.11
531-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 0.02
INV0000739 Invoice 08/08/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL 0.00 389.84
100-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE SUPPLEMENTAL 183.47
121-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE SUPPLEMENTAL 3.19
309-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE SUPPLEMENTAL 41.55
310-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE SUPPLEMENTAL 133.63
311-0000-21150 INSUARNCE PAYABLE SUPPLEMENTAL 11.24
312-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE SUPPLEMENTAL 5.26
410-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE SUPPLEMENTAL 11.50
INV0000747 Invoice 08/08/2025 LIFE, AD&D, LTD 0.00 13.77 310-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 13.77
INV0000748 Invoice 08/08/2025 LIFE, AD&D, LTD 0.00 13.05 310-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE LIFE, AD&D, LTD 13.05
INV0000749 Invoice 08/08/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL 0.00 73.11
310-0000-21150 INSURANCE PAYABLE SUPPLEMENTAL 73.11
AGILEO AGILE OCCUPATION MEDICINE PC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 205.00 58064 32 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount EM049003 Invoice 08/08/2025 Pre-Employment Medical 0.00 205.00 100-1300-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Pre-Employment Medical 205.00 ALAELE ALAMEDA ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 401.89 58065 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount S6075856.001 Invoice 08/08/2025 New Building - Temp. Power 0.00 401.89 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… New Building - Temp. Power 401.89 ALCANA ALCANTAR ACE HARDWARE 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 441.81 58066 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 8001 Invoice 08/08/2025 Screw Driver 0.00 3.05
100-2100-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Screw Driver 3.05
8116 Invoice 08/08/2025 EV Charger Electrical Repairs 0.00 33.14 100-8000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE EV Charger Electrical Repairs 33.14 8136 Invoice 08/08/2025 EV Charger Supplies 0.00 11.01
100-8000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE EV Charger Supplies 11.01 8161 Invoice 08/08/2025 Rubber Sealant 0.00 18.56
100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES Rubber Sealant 18.56
8169 Invoice 08/08/2025 Chain Strap 0.00 13.07
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Chain Strap 13.07 8184 Invoice 08/08/2025 Caulking 0.00 9.14
100-2200-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Caulking 9.14
8185 Invoice 08/08/2025 Coated Gloves Drill Screws 0.00 29.46 100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Coated Gloves Drill Screws 29.46 8187 Invoice 08/08/2025 Screws 0.00 10.91
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Screws 10.91
8213 Invoice 08/08/2025 Flex Rubber 0.00 40.40
100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES Flex Rubber 40.40
8216 Invoice 08/08/2025 Hammer 0.00 19.60
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Hammer 19.60
8222 Invoice 08/08/2025 Mop & Utility Blades 0.00 13.96 100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Mop & Utility Blades 13.96 8240 Invoice 08/08/2025 Punch Pin 0.00 7.20
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Punch Pin 7.20
8244 Invoice 08/08/2025 Handsoap & Sign 0.00 41.05
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Handsoap & Sign 41.05 8246 Invoice 08/08/2025 Caution Tape - Hot Summer Days 0.00 15.28 100-1200-52105 SPECIAL EVENTS Caution Tape - Hot Summer Days 15.28 8270 Invoice 08/08/2025 Anchor Screws / Stud Finder 0.00 30.57 100-1400-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Anchor Screws / Stud Finder 30.57 8286 Invoice 08/08/2025 Garden Rake 0.00 32.76
100-2100-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Garden Rake 32.76
8289 Invoice 08/08/2025 Screws 0.00 11.11
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Screws 11.11
8302 Invoice 08/08/2025 Edger Blade 0.00 6.54
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Edger Blade 6.54
8303 Invoice 08/08/2025 Edger Blade 0.00 6.54
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Edger Blade 6.54
8335 Invoice 08/08/2025 Sprayer & Weed Eater 0.00 70.99 100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Sprayer & Weed Eater 70.99 33 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 8353 Invoice 08/08/2025 Drop Cloth 0.00 17.47
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Drop Cloth 17.47
ALLINS ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC-NPB MAIN 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3,380.00 58067 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 3139473 Invoice 08/08/2025 25-26 ACIP Renewal 0.00 3,380.00 100-8000-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 25-26 ACIP Renewal 3,380.00 AMAZON AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,011.18 58068 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 11YD-JVM7-NNR7 Invoice 08/08/2025 Class Experiment Materials for Little Einste… 0.00 18.45 100-2200-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Class Experiment Materials for Li… 18.45 11YX-NVJP-CGTX Credit Memo 08/08/2025 Credit (No Item In Box) 0.00 -207.56 310-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Credit (No Item In Box) -207.56 1616-PQ7N-61MC Invoice 08/08/2025 Confined Space Rope 0.00 207.56 310-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Confined Space Rope 207.56 1F6G-RXLQ-1V7M Invoice 08/08/2025 Clock & Fitness Equipment 0.00 106.12 100-2200-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Clock & Fitness Equipment 106.12 1HRX-TQ6N-GD… Invoice 08/08/2025 Electrical Contactor Well #7 0.00 410.33 309-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Electrical Contactor Well #7 410.33 1KYG-6DMW-6XJJ Invoice 08/08/2025 Confined Space Entry Lifeline 0.00 207.56 309-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Confined Space Entry Lifeline 207.56 1MHK-LT9K-CQCL Invoice 08/08/2025 Office Supplies 0.00 31.00 100-8000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Office Supplies 31.00
1NYT-KRR6-N7JT Invoice 08/08/2025 Pens 0.00 15.14
309-0000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Pens 7.57
310-0000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Pens 7.57
1P66-GPTN-YNR7 Invoice 08/08/2025 Materials 0.00 91.55
100-2200-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Craft Materials 45.79
100-2200-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Class Experiment Materials 45.76 1TPC-PFN7-N1QP Invoice 08/08/2025 4 Pack Canopy 0.00 52.43 100-1200-52105 SPECIAL EVENTS 4 Pack Canopy 52.43
1VJ3-YXTW-C9L1 Invoice 08/08/2025 Main Building - Register Books 0.00 37.10 310-0000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Main Building - Register Books 37.10 1WYT-X7WP-4KPV Invoice 08/08/2025 CH - Bathroom Fan 0.00 41.50 100-8000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE CH - Bathroom Fan 41.50 AMESUP AMERICAN SUPPLY COMPANY 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 94.86 58069 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 3065602 Invoice 08/08/2025 Cleaning Supplies 0.00 94.86 100-8000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Cleaning Supplies 94.86 ANALGE ANALGESIC SERVICES, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 46.64 58070 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 0002006949 Invoice 08/08/2025 Oxygen Refill - FD 0.00 46.64 431-0000-52041 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES Oxygen Refill - FD 46.64 ANDREW ANDREWS BLUEPRINT INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 527.03 58071 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 78423 Invoice 08/08/2025 RW City Hall Plan Set 0.00 527.03 213-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… RW City Hall Plan Set 527.03 34 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number AK&CO ANITA KEREZSI 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,250.00 58072 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount SOLEDAD - 26-1 Invoice 08/08/2025 SB90 Admin 0.00 2,250.00 100-8000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… SB90 Admin 2,250.00 AUTOZO AUTOZONE LLC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 957.27 58073 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 05509932228 Invoice 08/08/2025 Oil Filter Tube 0.00 30.98 100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES Oil Filter Tube 30.98
05509936869 Invoice 08/08/2025 Steering Rack - 1102934 0.00 852.38 100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES Steering Rack - 1102934 852.38 05509937966 Invoice 08/08/2025 Tie Rod Ends 0.00 73.91
100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES Tie Rod Ends 73.91
BADGER BADGER METER, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,374.72 58074 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 80205622 Invoice 08/08/2025 Badger Cell Signal 0.00 1,374.72 309-0000-52521 METER REPAIR/REPLACE… Badger Cell Signal 1,374.72 BAILEY BAILEY STREET LIMITED 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 15,235.22 58075 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 100522604 Invoice 08/08/2025 Chlorine - Plant 0.00 15,235.22 310-0000-52044 CHEMICAL Chlorine - Plant 15,235.22
CONEXW BIZON GROUP INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 304.81 58076 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV-002346 Invoice 08/08/2025 Container Rental 0.00 304.81 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Container Rental 304.81 PRIMO BLUE TRITON BRANDS INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 293.02 58077 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 05G6710027081 Invoice 08/08/2025 Provisional Encampment 0.00 257.69 121-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Provisional Encampment 257.69 8720131987 Invoice 08/08/2025 Gateway Water 0.00 35.33
100-1200-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Gateway Water 35.33
BORGES BORGES & MAHONEY CO. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,890.13 58078 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 146109 Invoice 08/08/2025 Chlorine Dosing Pump 0.00 2,890.13 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Chlorine Dosing Pump 2,890.13 BOUTRE BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 279.11 58079 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 85859263 Invoice 08/08/2025 Med Supplies - FD 0.00 279.11 431-0000-52041 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES Med Supplies - FD 279.11 BRENNT BRENNTAG PACIFIC INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 7,122.85 58080 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount BPI535561 Invoice 08/08/2025 Well #11 Chlorine 0.00 1,725.11 309-0000-52044 CHEMICAL Well #11 Chlorine 1,725.11
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number BPI535562 Invoice 08/08/2025 LaCuesta Hypochlorite 0.00 2,052.13 309-0000-52044 CHEMICAL LaCuesta Hypochlorite 2,052.13
BPI535563 Invoice 08/08/2025 Well #9 Hypochlorite 0.00 2,298.04 309-0000-52044 CHEMICAL Well #9 Hypochlorite 2,298.04
BPI535564 Invoice 08/08/2025 Well #7 Hypochlorite 0.00 1,047.57 309-0000-52044 CHEMICAL Well #7 Hypochlorite 1,047.57
CINTAS CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 492.49 58081 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 4237515548 Invoice 08/08/2025 Parks/St. Uniforms 0.00 88.32 100-1400-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 6.70 100-1500-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 2.16 100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 42.87 311-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 0.74 312-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 8.10 410-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 27.75 4238229017 Invoice 08/08/2025 Parks/St. Uniforms 0.00 97.82 100-1400-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 7.42 100-1500-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 2.40 100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 47.48 311-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 0.82 312-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 8.97 410-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 30.73 4238229029 Invoice 08/08/2025 WW/Water Uniforms 0.00 218.03 309-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… WW/Water Uniforms 33.91 310-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… WW/Water Uniforms 184.12 4238947966 Invoice 08/08/2025 Parks/St. Uniforms 0.00 88.32 100-1400-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 6.70 100-1500-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 2.16 100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 42.87 311-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 0.74 312-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 8.10 410-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Parks/St. Uniforms 27.75 CITYGR CITY OF GREENFIELD 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 364.88 58082 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 072425 Invoice 08/08/2025 Greenfield Community Science Workshop … 0.00 364.88 100-2200-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Greenfield Community Science … 364.88 CISO CITY OF SOLEDAD 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 37,978.62 58083 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 082625 Invoice 08/08/2025 Water Services 0.00 37,978.62 100-1200-52400 UTILITIES Water Services 242.39
100-1400-52400 UTILITIES Water Services 509.73
100-1450-52400 UTILITIES Water Services 216.53
100-2100-52400 UTILITIES Water Services 21,542.63
100-2200-52400 UTILITIES Water Services 582.67
100-8000-52400 UTILITIES Water Services 845.24
410-0000-52400 UTILITIES Water Services 2,949.48
410-0000-52400 UTILITIES Water Services 354.65
647-0000-52430 PARK WATER CHARGES Water Services 437.07 647-0000-52431 PARKWAY WATER CHARG… Water Services 711.95 650-0000-52430 PARK WATER CHARGES Water Services 4,166.79 651-0000-52516 LANDSCAPE MAINT. (EAS… Water Services 5,419.49 CLEANBRO CLEAN BROTHERS INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3,050.00 58084 36 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 12899 Invoice 08/08/2025 Hand Wash Station - Hot Summer Days 0.00 3,050.00 100-1200-52105 SPECIAL EVENTS Hand Wash Station - Hot Summe… 3,050.00 CSC OF CSC OF SALINAS 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 44.19 58085 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 001090230 Invoice 08/08/2025 Propane Hose & Parts 0.00 44.19 100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Parks 22.10
309-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Water 22.09
DATA DATAFLOW BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 966.25 58086 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 428534 Invoice 08/08/2025 Copier - C.H. 0.00 451.14
100-8000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Copier - C.H. 451.14 428965 Invoice 08/08/2025 Copier - P.D. 0.00 515.11
100-1400-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Copier - P.D. 515.11 ALEJANDRED DYANDRA ALEJANDRE 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 506.00 58087 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 081525 Invoice 08/08/2025 Module 1 Academy - Code Enforcement 0.00 506.00 312-0000-52235 ANIMAL SERVICES Module 1 Academy - Code Enfor… 506.00 GAVILA GAVILAN CRANE & RIGGING, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,775.00 58088 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 8599B Invoice 08/08/2025 Hoist SSB / Escalator #1 Install 0.00 2,775.00 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Hoist SSB / Escalator #1 Install 2,775.00 GOVJOB GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,249.77 58089 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV-138283 Invoice 08/08/2025 Government Jobs Renewal 0.00 1,249.77 100-1310-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Government Jobs Renewal 1,249.77 GRAINE GRAINGER 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 164.04 58090
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 9586747736 Invoice 08/08/2025 Electrician Tool Protective Case 0.00 164.04 310-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Electrician Tool Protective Case 164.04 GREENR GREEN RUBBER-KENNEDY AG 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,656.06 58091 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount S-808668 Invoice 08/08/2025 Shaft For Escalators - Stock 0.00 2,656.06 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Shaft For Escalators - Stock 2,656.06 HDLCOR HDL COREN & CONE 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,899.69 58092 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount SIN052801 Invoice 08/08/2025 Property Tax Admin July - Sept 2025 0.00 1,899.69 100-8000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Property Tax Admin July - Sept 2… 1,899.69 HYDROT HYDRO TURF INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,984.85 58093 37 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount I804995 Invoice 08/08/2025 Fertilizers 0.00 1,984.85
100-2100-52044 CHEMICAL Fertilizers 1,984.85
INFOSE INFOSEND, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,608.91 58094 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 292467 Invoice 08/08/2025 Utility Bill Mailing 0.00 2,608.91 309-0000-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FR… Utility Bill Mailing 869.60 310-0000-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FR… Utility Bill Mailing 869.60 311-0000-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FR… Utility Bill Mailing 869.71 INTERNATIONALINST INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 195.00 58095 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 071025 Invoice 08/08/2025 Membership Dues IIMC 0.00 195.00 100-1100-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES Membership Dues IIMC 195.00 REYTIR JESUS REYES 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 30.00 58096
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 013380 Invoice 08/08/2025 Flat Repair 0.00 30.00
100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES Flat Repair 30.00
JOHNELEC JOHNSON ELECTRONICS 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 150.00 58097 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 4085901 Invoice 08/08/2025 OLP Fire Alarm 0.00 150.00
651-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… OLP Fire Alarm 150.00 ARREOL JORGE ARREOLA 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 138.00 58098 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 080525 Invoice 08/08/2025 POST Symposium 0.00 138.00
100-1400-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRA… POST Symposium 138.00 JHERNA JOSE HERNANDEZ 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 250.00 58099 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 080425 Invoice 08/08/2025 Boots Reimbursement FY 25/26 0.00 250.00 100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES Boots Reimbursement FY 25/26 175.00 100-2100-52048 UNIFORM PURCHASE Boots Reimbursement FY 25/26 42.50 410-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Boots Reimbursement FY 25/26 32.50 LASVIVIENDAS LAS VIVIENDAS, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 140.46 58100 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 080125 Invoice 08/08/2025 Workforce Housing 0.00 140.46 100-1200-52400 UTILITIES Workforce Housing 140.46
LAWPRO LAWSON PRODUCTS 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 293.13 58101 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 9312661539 Invoice 08/08/2025 Shop Tools Restock 0.00 293.13 310-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Shop Tools Restock 293.13 ZAVALA LETICIA ZAVALA DIAZ 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 525.00 58102 38 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount SPD 073025 Invoice 08/08/2025 Bilingual Exams 0.00 525.00 100-1400-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Bilingual Exams 350.00 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Bilingual Exams 175.00 MCCLEO MCCLEOA 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 500.00 58103
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 25-110 Invoice 08/08/2025 Membership - Chief 0.00 500.00 100-1400-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES Membership - Chief 500.00 MPEXPR MP EXPRESS, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 517.88 58104 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 78721 Invoice 08/08/2025 Business Cards 0.00 166.10
100-1400-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Business Cards 166.10 78792 Invoice 08/08/2025 Stickers 0.00 351.78
100-1400-52135 CRIME PREVENTION Stickers 351.78
OREAUT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 433.00 58105 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 3566-258039 Invoice 08/08/2025 Undercoat Damage Unit 57 0.00 17.82 100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES Undercoat Damage Unit 57 17.82 3566-258046 Invoice 08/08/2025 Heater Hose 0.00 1.76
100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES Heater Hose 1.76
3566-258149 Invoice 08/08/2025 Battery W4 0.00 248.74
309-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES Battery W4 248.74
3566-258277 Invoice 08/08/2025 Oil Change - Generator 0.00 45.82 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Oil Change - Generator 45.82 3566-258278 Invoice 08/08/2025 Vehicles & Shop 0.00 38.55 100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES Vehicles & Shop 38.55
3566-258325 Invoice 08/08/2025 Brake Bulbs 0.00 12.99
100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES Brake Bulbs 12.99
3566-258466 Invoice 08/08/2025 Oil Change 0.00 67.32
310-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES Oil Change 67.32
P.G.E. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 44,184.87 58106 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 071725E Invoice 08/08/2025 Workforce Housing 0.00 25.03 100-1200-52400 UTILITIES Workforce Housing 25.03
072125 Invoice 08/08/2025 RSV Assessment Dist. 0.00 10.99 647-0000-52422 STREET LIGHTING RSV Assessment Dist. 10.99 072125B Invoice 08/08/2025 Fire Dept & Orchard Villas 0.00 3,550.37 100-1450-52400 UTILITIES Fire Dept & Orchard Villas 876.92 410-0000-52400 UTILITIES Fire Dept & Orchard Villas 2,199.80 651-0000-52400 UTILITIES Fire Dept & Orchard Villas 473.65 072325 Invoice 08/08/2025 Community Center 0.00 4,078.14 100-2200-52400 UTILITIES Community Center 4,078.14
072525 Invoice 08/08/2025 WWTP 0.00 36,520.34
310-0000-52400 UTILITIES WWTP 36,520.34
ALVIARP PATRICIA ALVIAR 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 127.50 58107 39 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 127.50 Invoice 08/08/2025 Beyond the Basics: Subpoena Toolbox 0.00 127.50 100-1400-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRA… Beyond the Basics: Subpoena To… 127.50 VALENZUELAP PATRICK VALENZUELA 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,878.33 58108 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 080525 Invoice 08/08/2025 Reimbursement - Relocation Expenses 0.00 1,878.33 100-1400-52111 RECRUITMENT & ADVERT… Reimbursement - Relocation Ex… 1,878.33 CELAYA PHILLIP CELAYA 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 65.16 58109 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 080525 Invoice 08/08/2025 AFLAC Premium Refund 0.00 65.16 402-0000-21195 MISC. PAYROLL DEDUCTI… AFLAC Premium Refund 65.16 RDOEQU R.D. OFFUTT COMPANY 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 64.46 58110 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount P3244538 Invoice 08/08/2025 Roller Wheels 0.00 64.46
100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Roller Wheels 64.46 TERMIN RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 172.00 58111 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 461513657 Invoice 08/08/2025 Pest Control - FD 0.00 60.00 100-1450-52400 UTILITIES Pest Control - FD 60.00
461514872 Invoice 08/08/2025 Corp Yard Pest Control 0.00 55.00 100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Corp Yard Pest Control 55.00 462215646 Invoice 08/08/2025 WWTP Pest Control 0.00 57.00 310-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… WWTP Pest Control 57.00 MY JEE SALINAS LINCOLN MERCURY, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 934.87 58112 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 264763 Invoice 08/08/2025 Door Repair Unit 59 0.00 243.98 100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES Door Repair Unit 59 243.98 264836 Invoice 08/08/2025 Molding 0.00 167.81
100-8000-52080 FLEET SERVICES Molding 167.81
264857 Invoice 08/08/2025 Door Hinge Unit 59 0.00 82.20 100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES Door Hinge Unit 59 82.20
265003 Invoice 08/08/2025 Underneath Shields 0.00 215.88 100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES Underneath Shields 215.88 JECS345412 Invoice 08/08/2025 Transmission Diagnose 0.00 225.00 100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES Transmission Diagnose 225.00 SALSOL SALINAS VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 85,130.23 58113 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 25395 Invoice 08/08/2025 Solid Waste Fees July 2025 0.00 22,616.00 311-0000-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS Solid Waste Fees July 2025 22,616.00 25498 Invoice 08/08/2025 Solid Waste Fees / July 2025 0.00 62,514.23 311-0000-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS Solid Waste Fees / July 2025 62,514.23 MEDCLE SANDRA LOPEZ MEDINA 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 5,223.03 58114 40 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 080425 Invoice 08/08/2025 Reimbursement 0.00 48.03
100-8000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Reimbursement 48.03
0935 Invoice 08/08/2025 Provisional Encampment 0.00 5,175.00 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Provisional Encampment 5,175.00 SERREZABEAUTY SERREZA BEAUTY LLC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 12,833.43 58115 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 080525 Invoice 08/08/2025 CDBG Bus. Loan - Working Capital 0.00 10,000.00 214-0000-52131 BUSINESS LOANS CDBG Bus. Loan - Working Capital 10,000.00 080525B Invoice 08/08/2025 CDBG Bus. Loan - Equipment & Inventory 0.00 2,833.43 214-0000-52131 BUSINESS LOANS CDBG Bus. Loan - Equipment & I… 2,833.43 SIGIRR SIGNATURE IRRIGATION 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3.49 58116 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 530 Invoice 08/08/2025 PVC - Plant Repairs 0.00 3.49
310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… PVC - Plant Repairs 3.49 STAPLE STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,331.52 58117 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 6037893201 Invoice 08/08/2025 SD Card 0.00 17.14
100-1400-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMP… SD Card 17.14
6037893202 Invoice 08/08/2025 Office Supplies & Plugin 0.00 364.27 100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Office Supplies 329.54
100-1400-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Plugin 34.73
6037893203 Invoice 08/08/2025 Mouse Pad 0.00 16.92
100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Mouse Pad 16.92
6037893204 Invoice 08/08/2025 Markers 0.00 60.27
100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Markers 60.27
6037893205 Invoice 08/08/2025 USB's 0.00 181.31
100-1400-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMP… USB's 181.31
6037893206 Invoice 08/08/2025 Folders 0.00 14.62
100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Folders 14.62
6037893207 Invoice 08/08/2025 Mouse Pad 0.00 18.55
100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Mouse Pad 18.55
6037893208 Invoice 08/08/2025 Keyboard/Speakers & Dividers 0.00 171.71 100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Dividers 8.18
100-1400-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMP… Keyboard/Speakers 163.53 6037893209 Invoice 08/08/2025 External Hard Drive 0.00 286.65 100-1400-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMP… External Hard Drive 286.65 6037893210 Invoice 08/08/2025 Office Supplies 0.00 69.68 100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Office Supplies 69.68
6037893212 Invoice 08/08/2025 Breakroom Supplies 0.00 128.57 100-1400-52070 FOOD SERVICES Breakroom Supplies 128.57
6037893214 Invoice 08/08/2025 Printer Toner 0.00 621.17 100-1400-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMP… Printer Toner 621.17 6037893216 Invoice 08/08/2025 Copy Paper 0.00 281.26
100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES Copy Paper 281.26
6037893218 Invoice 08/08/2025 AV - Folders 0.00 99.40
418-0000-52015 SUBSCRIPTIONS AV - Folders 99.40
TEAMCIVX TEAM CIVX 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3,804.13 58118 41 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 3967 Invoice 08/08/2025 Parcel Tax Consulting 0.00 3,804.13 100-8000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Parcel Tax Consulting 3,804.13 TMOBIL T-MOBILE USA, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,455.97 58119 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 072125 Invoice 08/08/2025 Cell Phones 0.00 1,455.97
100-1400-52415 CELLULAR PHONE PW Parks/Streets Cell 31.93 100-1500-52415 CELLULAR PHONE PW Parks/Streets Cell 33.77 100-2100-52415 CELLULAR PHONE PW Parks/Streets Cell 212.32 309-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE Water Dept. Cell 275.45
309-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE PW Parks/Streets Cell 29.35 310-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE WWTP Dept. Cell 679.51
310-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE PW Parks/Streets Cell 29.35 311-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE PW Parks/Streets Cell 9.70 312-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE PW Parks/Streets Cell 36.76 410-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE PW Parks/Streets Cell 117.83 TMOBIL T-MOBILE USA, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 141.88 58120 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 072125B Invoice 08/08/2025 Cell Phones 0.00 141.88
100-2200-52415 CELLULAR PHONE Cell Phones 141.88
TOWNSE TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 5,000.00 58121 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 23856 Invoice 08/08/2025 Prof. Services/Lobbyist 0.00 5,000.00 100-2400-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Prof. Services/Lobbyist 5,000.00 TRICIT TRI-CITIES DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 192,203.46 58122 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2025-07 Invoice 08/08/2025 Garbage Fees / July 2025 0.00 192,203.46 311-0000-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS Garbage Fees / July 2025 192,203.46 TYLER TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 50,786.27 58123 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 025-510512 Invoice 08/08/2025 Incode 10 Annual License 0.00 50,786.27 100-8000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Incode 10 Annual License 17,208.27 309-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Incode 10 Annual License 11,192.66 310-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Incode 10 Annual License 11,192.66 311-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Incode 10 Annual License 11,192.68 VOYAG US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 11,159.76 58124 42 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 8691428362530 Invoice 08/08/2025 Fuel 0.00 11,159.76
100-1250-52085 FUEL Economic Dev. Dept. 10.99
100-1400-52085 FUEL PD Fuel 3,736.43
100-1400-52085 FUEL PW Units 173.53
100-1450-52085 FUEL Fire Dept. Fuel 1,298.41
100-2100-52085 FUEL PW Units 1,170.94
100-2100-52085 FUEL PW Units 67.06
100-2200-52085 FUEL Rec Van 113.45
100-8000-52080 FLEET SERVICES Multi Use 443.53
309-0000-52085 FUEL Water Fuel 1,120.91
310-0000-52085 FUEL WWTP Fuel 2,017.86
311-0000-52085 FUEL PW Units 20.75
312-0000-52085 FUEL PW Units 202.49
312-0000-52085 FUEL ACO Fuel 213.17
410-0000-52085 FUEL PW Units 570.24
VERIZO VERIZON WIRELESS 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 38.52 58125 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 6119159445 Invoice 08/08/2025 Aircards 0.00 38.52
310-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE Aircards 38.52
VIA VIA HEART PROJECT 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 384.75 58126 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 5603 Invoice 08/08/2025 AED Replacement Battery 0.00 384.75 100-8000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE AED Replacement Battery 384.75 Z&M EN Z&M ENTERPRISE, LLC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 4,180.86 58127 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 1603 Invoice 08/08/2025 Wiper Cylinder Kit - UV Station 0.00 4,180.86 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Wiper Cylinder Kit - UV Station 4,180.86 ACCBUS ACC BUSINESS 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,026.20 58128 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 7305244010 Invoice 06/30/2025 Gateway Internet 0.00 1,026.20 100-1200-52400 UTILITIES Gateway Internet 1,026.20
ATLAS ORG ATLAS ORGANICS CU11, LLC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3,967.50 58129 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount CU11-063025C Invoice 06/30/2025 Mandated Organic Compost 0.00 3,967.50 311-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Mandated Organic Compost 3,967.50 BURKE BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3,286.00 58130 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 346986 Invoice 06/30/2025 Personnel Rules Update 0.00 3,286.00 100-1310-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Personnel Rules Update 3,286.00 CALWES CAL-WEST 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,337.50 58131
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 1027 Invoice 06/30/2025 Preventive Maint. June 25 0.00 500.00 410-0000-57032 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE Preventive Maint. June 25 500.00 250570 Invoice 06/30/2025 Preventive Maint. May 25 0.00 500.00 43 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 410-0000-57032 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE Preventive Maint. May 25 500.00 250571 Invoice 06/30/2025 Traffic Signal Calls 0.00 337.50 410-0000-57032 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE Traffic Signal Calls 337.50 CSG CO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 4,305.00 58132 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 62080 Invoice 06/30/2025 Kidder & Soledad 0.00 650.00
120-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… 301 Kidder 344.50 120-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… 262 Soledad 305.50 62084 Invoice 06/30/2025 Gen. Srv., Palm, Renew. Trk. Stp., Quick Q… 0.00 3,655.00 100-1250-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… General Services 161.25 120-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… 1700 Palm 215.00
120-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Renewable Truck Stop 967.50 120-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Quick Quack 2,311.25 HOMEDE HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 738.96 58133 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 072125 Invoice 06/30/2025 Credit Card Purchases 0.00 738.96 310-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Tool Box 604.15
310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Splicing Tape 134.81 KIMLEY KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3,626.25 58134 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 32627405 Invoice 06/30/2025 Impact Fee Study 0.00 3,626.25 100-1200-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Impact Fee Study 3,626.25 MOCODI MONTEREY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 5,036.88 58135 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2023/2024 Invoice 06/30/2025 Blood Alco. Test 0.00 5,036.88 100-1400-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Blood Alco. Test 5,036.88 TERMIN RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 55.00 58136 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 460634839 Invoice 06/30/2025 Corp Yard Pest Control 0.00 55.00 100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Corp Yard Pest Control 55.00 SCHWHE SCHAAF & WHEELER 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 915.00 58137 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 41604 Invoice 06/30/2025 Cross Connection Plan Update 0.00 915.00 309-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Cross Connection Plan Update 915.00 TMOBIL T-MOBILE USA, INC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 406.44 58138 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 071225B Invoice 06/30/2025 CED Cell Phones 0.00 406.44
100-1200-52415 CELLULAR PHONE CED Cell Phones 406.44
VERIZO VERIZON WIRELESS 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 782.20 58139 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 6119159446 Invoice 06/30/2025 Phone Service 0.00 782.20 100-1400-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER Phone Service 782.20 WALLAC WALLACE GROUP 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 22,132.50 58140 44 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 65609 Invoice 06/30/2025 CM - Front St. Proj. 0.00 8,081.50 412-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… CM - Front St. Proj. 8,081.50 65611 Invoice 06/30/2025 CM - Recycled Water Proj. 0.00 7,607.00 213-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… CM - Recycled Water Proj. 7,607.00 65616 Invoice 06/30/2025 Front St. Landscape 0.00 6,444.00 412-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… Front St. Landscape 6,444.00 WECO WECO INDUSTRIES, LLC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,521.76 58141 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 0055377-IN Invoice 06/30/2025 Repairs For Flush Truck 0.00 2,521.76 310-0000-52134 COLLECTION SYSTEM MA… Repairs For Flush Truck 2,521.76 AGILEO AGILE OCCUPATION MEDICINE PC 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 210.00 58147 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount EM04544 Invoice 08/08/2025 Pre-Employment 0.00 210.00
122-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Pre-Employment 210.00 ISA IN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE, INC. 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 14,175.69 58148 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2025-2475 Invoice 06/30/2025 Community Center Remodel 0.00 8,878.50 211-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… Community Center Remodel 8,878.50 2025-2538 Invoice 06/30/2025 Fire Station Apparatus 0.00 5,297.19 211-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… Fire Station Apparatus 5,297.19 PBLOADER PB LOADER CORPORATION 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 10,879.11 58149 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0023214A Invoice 08/08/2025 Balance Due - Message Board 0.00 10,879.11 416-0000-57025 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT Balance Due - Message Board 10,879.11 MOBAAN MONTEREY BAY ANALYTICAL SERVICES 08/08/2025 Regular 0.00 12,902.20 58150 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2504SOL-DW Invoice 06/13/2025 Water Samples 0.00 3,276.10 309-0000-52053 LAB ANALYSIS & TESTING Water Samples 3,276.10 2504SOL-WW Invoice 06/13/2025 WW Monitoring - 4/25 0.00 9,626.10 310-0000-52053 LAB ANALYSIS & TESTING WW Monitoring - 4/25 9,626.10 Total Regular: 0.00 703,215.92
45 Check Report Date Range: 07/29/2025 - 08/08/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payment Type: Bank Draft
EFTPS EFTPS 08/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 9,809.64 DFT0000082 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000742 Invoice 08/08/2025 MEDICARE W/H 0.00 9,809.64 100-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE MEDICARE W/H 5,950.12 121-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE MEDICARE W/H 72.48 309-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE MEDICARE W/H 1,022.58 310-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE MEDICARE W/H 2,184.50 311-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE MEDICARE W/H 158.84 312-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE MEDICARE W/H 108.00 410-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE MEDICARE W/H 313.00 531-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE MEDICARE W/H 0.12
EFTPS EFTPS 08/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 41,945.00 DFT0000083 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000743 Invoice 08/08/2025 FICA W/H 0.00 41,945.00
100-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE FICA W/H 25,441.16 121-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE FICA W/H 309.94
309-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE FICA W/H 4,372.48
310-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE FICA W/H 9,340.30
311-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE FICA W/H 680.20
312-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE FICA W/H 461.28
410-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE FICA W/H 1,339.08
531-0000-21110 FICA/MEDICARE PAYABLE FICA W/H 0.56
EFTPS EFTPS 08/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 31,669.83 DFT0000084 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000745 Invoice 08/08/2025 FEDERAL TAX 0.00 31,669.83 100-0000-21120 FEDERAL TAX PAYABLE FEDERAL TAX 18,746.12 121-0000-21120 FEDERAL TAX PAYABLE FEDERAL TAX 254.67
309-0000-21120 FEDERAL TAX PAYABLE FEDERAL TAX 3,254.55 310-0000-21120 FEDERAL TAX PAYABLE FEDERAL TAX 7,776.35 311-0000-21120 FEDERAL TAX PAYABLE FEDERAL TAX 547.71
312-0000-21120 FEDERAL TAX PAYABLE FEDERAL TAX 291.37
410-0000-21120 FEDERAL TAX PAYABLE FEDERAL TAX 798.55
531-0000-21120 FEDERAL TAX PAYABLE FEDERAL TAX 0.51
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8/9/2025 4:46:25 PM Page 23 of 24
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Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code APRAB Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
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1 6
29 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
128 0.00
Payment
703,215.92

0.00 0.00
88,435.00
198,310.99
989,961.91
Payable
Count
201
0 0
6 43
250
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8/9/2025 4:46:25 PM Page 24 of 24
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
92 0
1 6
29 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
128 0.00
703,215.92

0.00 0.00
88,435.00
198,310.99
989,961.91
201
0 0
6 43
250
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Fund Summary
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989,961.91
48 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6275, A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad/City Council as Board to the Successor Agency to the Soledad Redevelopment Agency/Board of the Soledad Successor Housing Agency/Soledad Housing Authority Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Soledad Housing Authority Executive Director Services with Megan Hunter
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Mike Rodriquez, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2025

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STAFF REPORT
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency Board/Successor Housing Agency Board/Housing Authority Board consider and adopt Joint Resolution No. 6275, “Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Housing Authority Executive Director Services with Megan Hunter.” Executive Summary
In 2023, after a thorough recruitment effort for a new City Manager, the City Council selected and entered into a two-year Employment Agreement with Megan Hunter (“Hunter”) for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Housing Authority Executive Director services. Hunter has now completed her two-year employment term to the satisfaction of the council and agency/authority boards and the aforesaid entities desire to enter into a new contract with Hunter for continued services. The City is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Hunter to continue in the previously referenced City Manager, Directors and Executive Director’s positions for a new three-year term and has negotiated an appropriate contract for such services for Council consideration and approval this evening.

Background
In December of 2022, the City/Successor Agency/Successor Housing Agency/Housing Authority (collectively “City”) was compelled to review its options for the recruitment of an individual to fill the position of City Manager. (In Soledad, the City Manager also serves as the Director of the Successor Agency to the Soledad Redevelopment Agency, Director of the Soledad Successor Housing Agency, 49 Resolution No. 6275
Exhibit A
and the Executive Director of the Soledad Housing Authority.) After a comprehensive recruitment process, the City selected Megan Hunter to fill all of the aforesaid positions. Hunter has now completed her first two-year term and both the City and Hunter wish to extend their working relationship. The Agreement, which had an expiration date of May 15, 2025, was extended by Council action through August 31 in order to allow adequate time to complete Hunter’s performance evaluation and negotiate a new employment agreement.

Review & Analysis
After deliberation, the City Council directed Staff to prepare an Employment Agreement with Hunter to continue service and duties for the aforesaid positions for a new three-year term. The new Agreement is quite similar to the previous Agreement, with modification to compensation by CPI and a stepped increase in severance payments. The Agreement will also be retroactive to May 15, 2025, the date that Hunter’s previous agreement technically would have been terminated. The Agreement is before the City Council this evening for approval.

Financial Considerations
The new salary for the City Manager and related positions has been set at $246,974.00 annually.

Funding for the position comes primarily from the General Fund, with a small portion of compensation coming from Enterprise and Successor Agency funds. The new 2025-2026 Budget provides adequate funds for Hunter’s new compensation and benefits.

Alternatives

1. Adopt the proposed resolution.

2. Do not adopt the proposed resolution and provide staff with direction.

Planning/CEQA
Consideration and approval of the proposed Employment Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Said action is not a “project” within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines since there is no potential for the action to result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment.

Public Notice Requirements
None.

Attachment(s):
50 RESOLUTION NO. 6275

A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD/CITY

COUNCIL AS BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SOLEDAD

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SOLEDAD SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY

BOARD/SOLEDAD HOUSING AGENCY BOARD APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

DIRECTOR/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY DIRECTOR/HOUSING AGENCY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVICES WITH MEGAN HUNTER
WHEREAS, after a thorough recruitment effort for a new City Manager in 2023, that included the solicitation of applications, review and ranking of applications, two sets of interviews and background checks for a large number of potential candidates, the Council selected and entered into a two-year Employment Agreement with Megan Hunter (“Hunter”) for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Housing Authority Executive Director services; and
WHEREAS, Hunter has completed her two-year employment term to the satisfaction of the Council and agency/authority boards and the aforesaid entities desire to enter into a new contract with Hunter for continued services; and
WHEREAS, the City is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Hunter to continue work in the City Manager, Directors and Executive Director’s positions for a new three-year term and has negotiated an appropriate contract for such services.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad, the City Council as the Board of the City of Soledad as Successor Agency to the Soledad Redevelopment Agency, the Board of the Successor Housing Agency, and the Board of the Soledad Housing Authority, that the “Employment Agreement” between said entities and Megan Hunter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved. The Mayor/Chair/President/President is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City/Successor Agency/Successor Housing Agency/Housing Authority.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Soledad Municipal Code Section

2.08.060 L. Megan Hunter shall serve ex officio as the City Clerk and shall execute the duties and responsibilities of such office with the right to delegate said duties and responsibilities to a deputy or deputies as needed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Staff is hereby directed to place an executed copy of the Agreement in Ms. Hunter’s personnel file.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council/City Council Acting as Successor Agency of the Soledad Redevelopment Agency/Board of the Soledad Successor Housing Agency/Board of the Soledad Housing Authority at a regular meeting held on the 20th of August, 2025, by the following vote:
51 AYES, and in favor thereof, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Successor Housing Agency Members/Housing Authority Members:

NOES, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Successor Housing Agency Members/Housing Authority Members:

ABSTAIN, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Successor Housing Agency Members/Housing Authority Members:

ABSENT, Council Members/Successor Agency Members/Successor Housing Agency Members/Housing Authority Members:
__________________________________
Anna M. Velazquez,
Mayor/Chairperson/Director/Director
Attest:
___________________________
Darlene Noriega
City/Agency/Agency/Authority Deputy Clerk
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

CITY MANAGER/SUCCESSOR AGENCY DIRECTOR/SUCCESSOR HOUSING

AGENCY DIRECTOR/

HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made by and between the CITY OF SOLEDAD, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called “CITY,” the City of Soledad as the Successor Agency to the Soledad Redevelopment Agency, hereinafter called “SUCCESSOR AGENCY,” the Soledad Successor Housing Agency, hereinafter called “SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY,” and the Soledad Housing Authority, hereinafter called “HOUSING AUTHORITY,” hereinafter collectively called “EMPLOYER,” and Megan Hunter, hereinafter called “Hunter.” This Agreement shall have a retroactive effective date of May 15, 2025. In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Employment. EMPLOYER hereby appoints Hunter as City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Housing Authority Executive Director, and Hunter hereby accepts said appointment upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on May 15, 2025, and shall continue for a term of three (3) years, until May 15, 2028, or until terminated as set forth in Paragraph 13. Notwithstanding said “term,” the parties recognize and affirm that: 1) Hunter is an at-will employee whose employment may be terminated by EMPLOYER with or without cause; 2) there is no express or implied promise made to Hunter for any form of continued employment; and 3) this Agreement is the sole and exclusive basis for the employment relationship between Hunter and EMPLOYER.

If the Agreement has not been terminated pursuant to Paragraph 13.A, and EMPLOYER has not provided Hunter with notice of its intent not to extend or renew the Agreement per paragraph 13.B, the parties agree to engage in good-faith negotiations to either extend or enter into a new Employment Agreement at least ninety (90) days before this Agreement’s expiration date.

3. Duties. Hunter’s duties under this Agreement shall be those assigned to the office of City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Housing Authority Executive Director by the general laws of the State of California, by City Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 2.08), as from time- to-time amended, by the provisions of AB 1x26 and applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code, by other ordinances and resolutions of the City/Successor Agency/Successor Housing Agency/Housing Authority, and by City Council/Successor Agency Board/Successor Housing Agency Board/Housing Authority Board direction. Hunter shall devote as much time to said duties as shall be required for their proper performance, regardless of the number of hours involved. Upon direction from EMPLOYER, Hunter shall have the authority to enter into and sign documents on behalf of the City of Soledad, the City of Soledad acting as Successor Agency for the Soledad Redevelopment Agency, the Exhibit A
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Soledad Successor Housing Agency, and on behalf of the Soledad Housing Authority.

Additionally, Hunter’s duties shall include attendance at City-sponsored events and community gatherings with residents and partners, including but not limited to parades, ribbon-cuttings and opening ceremonies.

In order to facilitate the foregoing duties, Hunter shall have the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of EMPLOYER on an administrative basis in an amount up to but not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). Hunter shall report all contracts entered into in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or greater in her weekly City Manager’s Reports to the City Council and all expenditures shall be shown on the City warrant lists presented for Council review and approval at regular Council meetings.

4. Salary and Benefits.

A. For all services to be rendered by Hunter under this Agreement, EMPLOYER shall pay Hunter Two Hundred and Forty-Six Thousand, Nine Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars ($ 246,974.00) per year. Salary shall be payable in equal bi-weekly installments. This base salary shall be automatically adjusted by 3% at the commencement of Year 2 of the term of this Agreement. Prior to the commencement of Year 3 of the term of this Agreement, EMPLOYER and Hunter agree to review the base salary for a possible increase based on EMPLOYER’s fiscal health and Hunter’s performance. Notwithstanding, no Year 3 salary increase is promised or guaranteed by this Year 3 negotiation commitment.

B. A portion of Hunter’s total compensation may be paid from the SUCCESSOR AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY budget. Said sum will be based on the actual proportion of Hunter’s time spent on SUCCESSOR AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY duties and will be paid from SUCCESSOR AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY funds on a pro-rata basis. Payment from SUCCESSOR AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY funds will not cause Hunter’s compensation to exceed that established in Subsection

4.A.

C. Hunter shall be entitled to participate in the CITY’s retirement plan, medical, dental and vision plans, and shall also be entitled to participate in the CITY’S Life, ADD&D and LTD insurance programs. Hunter agrees to pay the entire 7% employee’s share of the applicable PERS contribution.

D. Upon execution of a “Cardholder Agreement,” Hunter shall be entitled to obtain a city credit card. The credit card will be subject to the terms and conditions of the City’s “Credit Card Utilization Policy,” as set forth in Administrative Order No. 4000-14. For purposes of interpretation and administration of said policy, the City Council shall be defined as the “Purchasing Officer.”
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E. Any request for a change to the foregoing benefits must be made through negotiation with EMPLOYER, and only at the time of the Annual Job Performance Evaluation as set forth in Paragraph 9.

F. In order to avoid issues associated with salary compaction, Hunter’s salary will be subject to periodic adjustment to maintain a 5% differential between her compensation and the compensation of the next highest salaried City employee.

G. During the term of this Agreement, EMPLOYER agrees to make a total annual contribution in an amount equal to 5% of Hunter’s salary into an ICMA deferred compensation plan.

5. Extent and Quality of Services. Hunter shall devote her full time, attention and energies to his duties hereunder, and while so employed shall not engage in any other business activity whatsoever, directly or indirectly, either alone or as a partner, employee or agent of another person, firm or corporation; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent Hunter from making business investments that will not require any service on her part. With the exception of the purchase of a home, Hunter shall be prohibited from owning or having joint ownership of property within the City, and/or engaging in the development of the same, while employed as City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Housing Authority Executive Director. Hunter shall perform her duties to the best of her ability in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards of the profession and shall comply with all general rules and regulations established by EMPLOYER.

The Parties recognize that Hunter is currently a resident of a neighboring City and plans to continue to live outside of the Soledad’s borders. EMPLOYER has expressed its strong desire to have its City Manager live within the City but is willing to accept extraterritorial residency as long as the location and distance of Hunter’s residence does not adversely impact the provision of her services and duties as set forth in this Agreement.

6. Vacation-Sick Leave-Administrative Compensatory Time Off-General Leave.

Hunter shall be allowed twenty (20) working days of vacation time each year, with pay, computed from the effective date herein and accrued at the rate of 13.3 hours per month.

Hunter shall be entitled to all leave benefits not in conflict with the language set forth herein, as provided and administered to all Executive Management Employees in the “City of Soledad Personnel Rules and Regulations” in effect on the effective date of this Agreement. Such benefits shall include, but not be limited to, sick leave, bereavement leave, emergency family leave, and sick leave buyback. However, Hunter shall not be entitled to any amendments to such benefits as may be made from time to time by Council action after execution of this Agreement. Any change to such benefits must be made through negotiation with EMPLOYER, and only at the time of the Job Performance Evaluation set forth in Paragraph 9.

In light of the fact that Hunter must devote a great deal of time outside of normal office hours to the business of EMPLOYER, Hunter shall also be entitled to eighty (80) hours 55 4
of administrative leave per year, allocated in one lump sum on July 1 of each calendar year, which shall be used to supplement regular compensation for hours spent fulfilling Hunter’s duties. All such leave must be used prior to or within thirty (30) days of June 30 of each year in which it is accrued. Hunter shall not have the right to cash out or have EMPLOYER buy back administrative leave.

Hunter shall generally be expected to be available in City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but shall be allowed to establish an appropriate work schedule upon providing the Council with notice of the same. Hunter shall be responsible for notifying the Council, via electronic mail or telephone, of the use of vacation and/or any form of leave prior to the commencement of her absence.

7. Automobile. In recognition of the fact that Hunter will be required to use her personal automobile for EMPLOYER’s business during the life of this Agreement, EMPLOYER shall provide Hunter a monthly automobile allowance of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Said allowance will be issued in increments every two weeks in coordination with the City’s salary schedule.

8. Expenses- Dues and Subscriptions. EMPLOYER agrees to reimburse Hunter for all travel expenses and conference fees for annual League of California Cities meetings and annual International City/County Management Association meetings.

All other expenses incurred by Hunter in the performance of her official duties shall be reimbursed in accordance with applicable City/Successor Agency/Successor Housing Agency/Housing Authority policies.

Upon City Council/Successor Agency Board/Successor Housing Agency Board/Housing Agency Board approval through the budget process, EMPLOYER shall pay a reasonable amount annually for Hunter’s dues and subscriptions to professional organizations related to municipal management, and membership dues and related fees for local and regional community organizations. Where possible, requests for such amounts shall be made by Hunter on an annual basis at or around the time of consideration and approval of the City/Agency fiscal year budget.

9. Review of Job Performance. EMPLOYER, acting through the City Council, shall review and evaluate Hunter’s performance on an annual basis, commencing the process no later than April of each year of the term of this Agreement. Each evaluation shall be for the purpose of discussing Hunter’s general performance and progress/completion of Council established goals and milestones. Said discussions shall include successes, unanticipated impediments to completion, and possible EMPLOYER realignment of priorities for established goals and milestones. The results of these meetings shall be reduced to writing in a form approved by the City Council and furnished to Hunter.

Thereafter, Hunter shall be given the opportunity to provide comment on the evaluation results. All such information shall be kept confidential by the parties and shall be used by said parties only for the purpose of improving the employment relationship or for the purpose of exercising rights under the terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this 56 5
paragraph shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Council from meeting with Hunter outside of the established schedule to discuss performance-related issues.

10. Computer- Telephone-Telecommunications. EMPLOYER agrees to provide a portable computer and software for Hunter’s exclusive use at home or in the field.

EMPLOYER will also provide Hunter with a cellular telephone. Such equipment shall remain the property of EMPLOYER, and upon Hunter’s departure, shall be returned by Hunter to EMPLOYER. Hunter is expected to comply with all City rules, regulations and policies concerning the use and care of City-issued electronic communications equipment. Telecommuting will not be allowed unless ordered by federal, state or local order or upon preapproval by the City Council.

11. Indemnification. EMPLOYER shall defend, save harmless, and indemnify Hunter against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Hunter’s duties as City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Director/Housing Authority Executive Director in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 825, and provide a defense in accordance with Government Code Section 995. Hunter’s conviction for any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude shall be a basis for exemption from this indemnification. EMPLOYER may compromise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment therefore.

12. Bonding. EMPLOYER shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bond required under any law or ordinance.

13. Termination.

A. Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the expiration of the term specified in Paragraph 2 above in any one of the following ways:
i. By mutual agreement of the parties hereto, expressed in writing; or ii. By Hunter, upon giving EMPLOYER not less than ninety (90) days’ prior written notice of her election to terminate; or
iii. By EMPLOYER (by affirmative vote of at least three (3) City Council/Successor Agency Board/Successor Housing Agency Board/Housing Authority Board members), for cause, arising from a willful breach of duty or habitual neglect of duty of Hunter, by Hunter’s conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, or for any conduct by Hunter which makes it impossible or impracticable for her to perform her duties hereunder, or that seriously impedes EMPLOYER’s operations. Hunter shall not have any right to appeal or hearing for termination pursuant to this section; or
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iv. By EMPLOYER (by affirmative vote of at least three (3) City Council/Successor Agency Board/Successor Housing Agency Board/Housing Authority Board members), without cause, upon giving Hunter written notice of termination.

Upon termination and execution of a complete release and waiver of all claims and causes of action, Hunter shall be paid forthwith a sum equal to her salary for a period of seven (7) months if terminated in Year 1 of the Agreement, eight (8) months if terminated in Year 2 of the Agreement, and nine (9) months if terminated in Year 3 of the Agreement. Hunter shall not have any right to appeal or hearing for termination pursuant to this section.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, after execution of this Agreement, Hunter may not be removed from office without cause pursuant to this provision during or within a period of one hundred eighty (180) days succeeding any general municipal election held in the City at which a new city council member is elected. However, this prohibition shall not be applicable to the Council’s election to not renew or extend this Agreement as set forth in Subsection B of this Section 13.

B. Election Not to Renew or Extend Agreement. Should EMPLOYER elect not to extend or renew this Agreement, EMPLOYER shall provide Hunter ninety (90) days’ written notice prior to the Agreement’s expiration date as established herein.

C. Notwithstanding the language set forth in Subsection A above, any severance amount paid pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in California Government Code Section 53260, which provides that the maximum amount of severance pay that EMPLOYEE may receive shall be the lesser of (i) twelve (12) months base salary; or (ii) base salary for the number of months remaining on the term of this Agreement. Additionally, any cash settlement related to termination of this Agreement received by Hunter from EMPLOYER shall be fully reimbursed to EMPLOYER if Hunter is convicted of a crime involving the abuse of her office or her position while employed by the City/Successor Agency/Housing Authority, pursuant to Government Code Section 53243.2.

14. Compatibility with State Law. This Agreement is made subject to all applicable laws of the State of California, specifically including but not limited to Section 34851, et seq. of the Government Code. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any such state law, the provisions of said State law shall apply.

15. Compatibility with Municipal Code. Except as otherwise noted in this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement are subject to the limitations contained in Chapter 2.08 of the Soledad Municipal Code, and in the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and Chapter 2.08, the provisions of Chapter 2.08 shall be controlling.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the notice provisions of Paragraph 11(b) above, for termination by employee (ninety days) shall prevail over the provisions of Section

2.08.120 of the Soledad Municipal Code (thirty days). Additionally, by execution of this Agreement, the provisions of Sections 2.08.130 and 2.08.140, which the Council intends 58 7
to consider for deletion from the Soledad Municipal Code, shall be considered null and void and of no further effect to the employment secured by this Agreement.

16. Miscellaneous.

A. The text herein shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties. The Agreement may not be modified, except by written agreement executed by both parties.

B. If any provision or any portion thereof contained in this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.

C. The parties agree that any ambiguity in this Agreement shall not be construed or interpreted against, or in favor of, either party.

D. In the event of litigation per the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorneys’ fees and cost.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have executed this Agreement on the ___ day of August. 2025.

By ___________________________________
Megan Hunter

CITY OF SOLEDAD
By
Anna Velazquez, Mayor

CITY OF SOLEDAD AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SOLEDAD

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
By
Anna Velazquez, Chair
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CITY OF SOLEDAD SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY
By________________________________________
Anna Velazquez, Director

CITY OF SOLEDAD HOUSING AUTHORITY
By
Anna Velazquez, Director
ATTEST:

Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney
60 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6277, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Soledad an d Hygelund Diana ET AL for the Property Located at 1232 Monterey for the Purchase Price of $300,000 Plus Closing Costs and Authorizing the Use of up to $310,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Beatriz Trujillo, Community and Economic Development Director MEETING DATE: August 20, 2025

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STAFF REPORT
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.

Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 6277, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Soledad and Hygelund Diana ET AL for the Property Located at 1232 Monterey for the Purchase Price of $300,000 Plus Closing Costs, and Authorizing the Use of up to $310,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund."
Executive Summary
The property at 1232 Monterey Street, adjacent to Vosti Park presents a unique opportunity for the City of Soledad to expand the park. Its prime residential location also makes it a potential site for affordable housing, which could help the City meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements. While the building on the property is dilapidated and will require demolition, the site’s location makes it ideal for redevelopment. At present, there is no set redevelopment plan, and the most immediate and apparent benefit would be the expansion of Vosti Park. For this reason, the City will use park impact fees to fund the acquisition. Should staff later identify a viable housing project for the site and the City Council approve it, the park impact fees will be reimbursed accordingly.

Background
The property located at 1232 Monterey Street in Soledad has been intermittently listed for sale since 2024. That year, the property owners met with City staff and expressed interest in selling the property to the City; however, after receiving an outside offer, the discussion was tabled. In May 2025, City staff learned that the property was again on the market and reinitiated contact with the owners. 61 On May 20, 2025, the City completed an appraisal, which valued the property between $290,000 and $300,000. On June 18, 2025, City staff presented the appraisal in Closed Session, at which time the City Council directed staff to negotiate a purchase at the lowest appraised value. During negotiations, the property owners disclosed that they had received a higher offer and countered with a request for the highest appraised value of $300,000, in addition to having the City pay all closing costs. City staff returned to the City Council in Closed Session on August 8, 2025, to present this counterproposal and receive further direction.

Review & Analysis
The acquisition of 1232 Monterey Street offers the City a unique opportunity to expand the adjacent Vosti Park, providing additional parkland and the potential for new community amenities. The property is ideally located next to the existing Vosti Park, making it well suited for recreational purposes that can serve a broad cross-section of the community. The current structure on the parcel, an aging home in severe disrepair, would require demolition, allowing the site to be fully integrated into the park and designed to meet community needs.

While the City’s immediate focus is on securing the property for park expansion, staff continues to pursue additional funding sources and partnerships for other community-benefiting uses, such as affordable housing development. If dedicated housing development funds are successfully secured in the future, the City could consider redirecting the property toward a housing project. In such a scenario, the new funding source would reimburse the Park Impact Fees Fund for the original purchase, ensuring no net loss to the park system.

Given the absence of confirmed housing development funding at this time, staff recommends moving forward with the purchase using Park Impact Fee funds. This approach ensures the property is secured now for public benefit while preserving flexibility for alternative uses should viable funding and project partnerships emerge in the future. The estimated transaction costs include the $300,000 purchase price and approximately $9,000 in closing costs, based on three percent of the sales price.

The City will have a 30 day escrow period to conduct soil testing, clear any liens on the title, and obtain a quotation for demolition. If the City uncovers any liens, hazardous materials or environmental conditions that were not anticipated, the City will withdraw from escrow and will not proceed with the purchase.

Financial Considerations
The City is proposing to use $300,000 for the purchase price plus approximately $9,000 in closing costs from the Park Impact Fee Fund to cover the total acquisition expenses. The FY 25/26 Budget allocation $350,000 for this purchase including up to $40,000 in funds for demolition.

Alternatives
Adopt the proposed Resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement; or
Disapprove or take no action on a Purchase and Sale Agreement, which is not recommended as t h e City would lose an opportunity to provide significant Vosti Park expansion, or other community benefit, on one of the few remaining infillsites. 62 Resolution No. 6277
Exhibit A
Attachment 1 - Appraisal
Planning/CEQA
The proposed acquisition of 1232 Monterey and demolition of dilapidated, unsafe structures for either a park or housing is Categorically Exempt from Class 32 pursuant to Section 15332 (Infill) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it meets the following conditions:
a. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations. b. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
c. The project site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. d. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air, or water quality.
e. All required utilities and public services can adequately serve the site. The property is not included on the Cortese List as a hazardous waste site. f. The structures to be demolished (a house and a shed) were built in 1947, have been significantly altered, and are structural unsound. These buildings are not listed as historic resources, nor meet the eligibility requirements to be listed, and therefore, the demolition does not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Moreover, given the dilapidated nature of the buildings, not demolishing them would pose a safety hazard.

Public Notice Requirements
None.

Attachment(s):
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RESOLUTION NO. 6277

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AND SALE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOLEDAD AND HYGELUND DIANA ET AL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1232 MONTEREY STREET FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $300,000 PLUS CLOSING COSTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF UP TO $310,000 FROM THE PARK IMPACT FEE FUND
WHEREAS, the property located at 1232 Monterey Street, Soledad, California, Assessor’s Parcel Number 022-042-015-000 (the “Property”), has been identified as a strategic opportunity for the City to either expand the adjacent Vosti Park or develop affordable housing to help meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations; and WHEREAS, on May 20, 2025 the property was appraised at a fair market value between $290,000 and $300,000, and is currently in poor structural condition requiring demolition; and WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated with the property owners, Hygelund Diana ET AL, for the purchase of the Property for the appraised value of $300,000, plus closing costs, and has prepared a Purchase and Sale Agreement in substantial form and content, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the location of the property allows to be fully integrated into Vosti Park and for development of additional parkland and amenities; and WHEREAS, the City is also engaged in ongoing efforts to secure additional funding for community-benefiting uses such as affordable housing development, and if such dedicated housing funds are secured in the future, the City may consider an alternative use of the Property for housing; and
WHEREAS, in the event the Property is used for a project other than park expansion, any new funding source shall reimburse the Park Impact Fee Fund for the full acquisition cost and closing expenses; and
WHEREAS, the negotiated purchase price is $300,000, plus estimated closing costs of approximately $9,000, for a total of up to $310,000; and WHEREAS, City staff recommends acquiring the Property using Park Impact Fee funds at this time to secure the site for public benefit while maintaining flexibility for potential future uses should other funding sources become available.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY JOINTLY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad, as follows:

1. The City Council finds that the proposed acquisition of 1232 Monterey and demolition of dilapidated, unsafe structures for either a park or housing is Categorically Exempt from 64 2
Class 32 pursuant to Section 15332 (Infill) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it meets the following conditions:
a. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies and with applicable zoning designation and regulations.
b. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. c. The project site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. d. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air, or water quality.
e. All required utilities and public services can adequately serve the site. The property is not included on the Cortese List as a hazardous waste site. f. The structures to be demolished (a house and a shed) were built in 1947, have been significantly altered, and are structurally unsound. These buildings are not listed as historic resources, nor meet the eligibility requirements to be listed, and therefore, the demolition does not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Moreover, given the dilapidated nature of the buildings, not demolishing them would pose a safety hazard.

2. The City Council hereby approves the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Hygelund Diana ET AL, in substantial form and content as attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the purchase of the Property located at 1232 Monterey Street for the amount of $300,000 plus closing costs.

3. The City Manager is authorized to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, subject to final form approval as to form and content by the City Manager and City Attorney, and to take all necessary actions to effectuate the purchase, including the opening of escrow with First American Title Company and the execution of all related documents.

4. The City Council authorizes the use of up to $310,000 from the Park Impact Fee Fund to cover the purchase price and closing costs, with the understanding that if the property is subsequently used for a different community benefit, such as housing, the Park Impact Fee Fund will be reimbursed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 20th day of August 2025 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Council Members:

NOES, Council Members:

ABSENT, Council Members:

ABSTAIN, Council Members:
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ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:

MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN HYGELUND DIANA ET AL AND THE CITY OF SOLEDAD

FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS This Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions (“Agreement”) is made by and between Hygelund Diana ET AL a California [ ] (“Seller”) and the City of Soledad, a California municipal corporation in the State of California (“Buyer” or “City”) and is dated for reference as of August ___, 2025, and effective as of the date of its execution by Buyer (“Effective Date”). Buyer and Seller are collectively referred here as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Seller is a California [ ] and the owner of that certain real property located at 1232 Monterey Street, Soledad, CA 93960-2921 and currently identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 022-042-015-000, which is more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Property has been appraised to have a fair market value between $290,000 (TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) to $300,000 (THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2025, the Parties, through their officers, affiliates, and/or agents, agreed to prepare a Purchase Sales Agreement in the amount of $300,000 (THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and
WHEREAS, on [Date], Buyer deposited with [Title Company] in [Location], California the amount of [$10,000.00] (TEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) as an earnest money deposit (“Earnest Money Deposit”) to be applied toward the Purchase Price (as defined below) for the Property; and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell the Property to Buyer and Buyer desires to purchase the Property from Seller on the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree as follows:

1. Purchase and Sale
Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller, the Property, and all improvements and structures situated on, and appurtenances to, the Property owned by Seller, including and without limitation, all of Seller’s rights, title and interest in and to all easements or rights-of-way, all development rights, air rights, mineral rights, water and water rights relating to the Property, for the Purchase Price (as defined below).

As used herein, the “Purchase Price” shall mean THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($300,000.00).

Exhibit A
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2. Conveyance of Property by Seller
Seller agrees to convey the Property to Buyer by duly executed and acknowledged grant deed, identical or substantially similar to that set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto (the “Grant Deed”), at the [Title Company], [Address], California [zip code] (“Title Company”) no later than two (2) business days before the Closing Date (as defined below).

3. Title to Be Conveyed
Seller agrees that fee simple title to the Property shall be conveyed by the Grant Deed, from Seller to Buyer. Seller agrees that such title shall be free and clear of any and all conditions, restrictions, reservations, liens, encumbrances, assessments, easements (recorded and unrecorded), deeds of trust, mortgages, and any clouds or defects in title, except as expressly permitted herein.

4. Agreement as to Escrow Instructions

4.1. The Parties agree to provide escrow instructions to the Title Company consistent with this Section.

No later than five (5) business days after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Buyer will open an escrow account with the Title Company, deliver a fully executed copy of this Agreement to the Title Company, and cause the Earnest Money Deposit to be placed into the escrow account.

The Earnest Money Deposit shall be fully refundable to Buyer except in the event that this Agreement is terminated by Seller following a default by Buyer of its obligations under this Agreement. In the event the Parties consummate the purchase and sale of the Property pursuant to this Agreement, the Earnest Money Deposit, plus any interest earned thereon, shall be applied to the Purchase Price payable by Buyer on the Closing Date.

4.2. Escrow shall close on or before thirty days after the Effective Date of this agreement (the “Closing Date”). Notwithstanding the foregoing date, the close of escrow shall not occur unless the conditions set forth in this Agreement have been satisfied or waived. If any of such conditions have not been satisfied or waived on or before the Closing Date, this Agreement and the escrow may be extended by agreement of the Seller and Buyer. Such agreement to extend this Agreement and escrow shall be in writing. If there are any conditions that have not been satisfied or waived, and there is no mutual agreement of the Seller and Buyer to extend escrow, then the Agreement shall terminate; provided, however that such termination shall not affect any claims that either Party may have against the other for any breach of this Agreement.
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4.3. Any delinquent taxes on the Property shall be paid in full by Seller on or before the close of escrow. Taxes not yet delinquent, and all other items that are customarily prorated in transactions of this nature, shall be prorated and adjusted between Seller and Buyer as of the Closing Date. For purposes of calculating prorations, Buyer shall be deemed to be in title to the Property for the entire day upon which the close of escrow occurs. All such prorations shall be made on the basis of the actual number of days of the month which shall have elapsed as of the Closing Date and based upon a thirty (30) day month and a three hundred sixty (360) day year.

4.4. No later than two (2) business days before the close of escrow, Buyer shall deposit with the Title Company: (i) an amount equal to the Purchase Price, less the Earnest Money Deposit and any interest earned on the Earnest Money Deposit, and (ii) closing costs, in immediately available funds. No later than two (2) business days before the close of escrow, Seller shall deposit with the Title Company a duly executed Grant Deed.

4.5. In closing escrow, the Title Company shall promptly undertake all of the following in the manner indicated:

4.5.1. Cause the Grant Deed to be recorded in the Office of the Recorder for the County of Monterey.

4.5.2. Disburse the Purchase Price to Seller in immediately available funds.

4.5.3. Disburse and deliver to such persons or entities any and all other funds and documents which Title Company is authorized or required to deliver or distribute pursuant to these, or any other escrow instructions.

5. Title Insurance
At the time of close of escrow and at no cost to Seller, Seller agrees to cause the Title Company to issue to Buyer with the conveyance of the Property, an Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance with CLTA coverage, with Buyer named as the insured, in the amount of the Purchase Price, insuring Buyer’s title to the Property is free and clear of any and all conditions, restrictions, liens, encumbrances, assessments, easements (recorded and unrecorded), taxes and any clouds or defects in title whatsoever (the “Title Insurance Policy”). Acceptance by Buyer of any such policy of insurance, whether such insurance complies with the requirements of this Section or not, shall not constitute a waiver by Buyer of its right to such insurance as is herein required of Seller, nor a waiver by Buyer of any rights of action for damages or any other rights which may accrue to Buyer by reason of the failure of Seller to convey title or to provide title insurance as required by this Agreement.
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6. Costs

6.1. Buyer shall bear the cost of any documentary or transfer taxes and recording fees incidental to the conveying of the Property to Buyer, if any.

6.2. Buyer shall bear all escrow charges and closing costs.

6.3. If applicable, Seller shall bear the cost of any mortgage prepayment penalty.

6.4. Each Party shall be responsible for payment of the fees and expenses of its respective legal counsel relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein.

6.5. Any other closing costs, including the premium for the Title Insurance Policy, shall be paid by Buyer.

7. Removal of Seller’s Personal Property

7.1. Prior to the close of escrow, Seller agrees to remove from the Property any items of personal property belonging to Seller.

8. Environmental Compliance

8.1. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, the Property is not in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation relating to the environmental conditions on, under or about the Property.

8.2. Seller represents and warrants that, to the best of Seller’s knowledge and after due and diligent inquiry, during the time of Seller’s ownership neither Seller nor any third party has used, generated, manufactured, produced, stored or disposed of on, under or about the Property any hazardous materials, as defined in Exhibit C (“Hazardous Materials”).

8.3. Seller further represents and warrants that, to the best of Seller’s knowledge, no proceeding, investigation or inquiry by any governmental authority with respect to the presence of Hazardous Materials on the Property or the migration of Hazardous Materials from or to other property, is in process, or about to commence, or has previously occurred, notwithstanding any investigation conducted by Buyer in conjunction with Buyer’s purchase of the Property.

8.4. The obligations of this Section 8 shall survive the close of escrow and the recordation of the Grant Deed for the Property.
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9. Indemnification

9.1. Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer and its officers, employees, contractors and agents from and against any and all claims, costs (including but not limited to attorney’s fees), damages, demands, encumbrances, expenses, judgments, liabilities, liens, losses, obligations, penalties, whether direct, contingent or consequential, as a direct or indirect result of:
(i) Any material misrepresentation made by Seller in this Agreement or any document, certificate, or exhibit given or delivered to Buyer or Title Company pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; (ii) Any material breach of, or material inaccuracy in any representation made by Seller in this Agreement; and
(iii) Any material breach of, misrepresentation or inaccuracy in any warranty, obligation or covenant made by Seller in this Agreement or in any of Seller’s documents given or delivered to Buyer or Title Company pursuant to, or in connection with this Agreement.
(iv) For the purposes of Section 9.1(i), (ii) and (iii), a “material misrepresentation” is a misrepresentation by Seller that directly results in costs or damages to Buyer in excess of $5,000; a “material breach” is a breach by Seller that directly results in costs or damages to Buyer in excess of $5,000; and a “material inaccuracy” is an inaccuracy by Seller that directly results in costs or damages to Buyer in excess of $5,000.

9.2. Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer and its officers, employees, contractors and agents from and against any and all claims, costs (including but not limited to attorney’s fees), damages, demands, encumbrances, expenses, judgments, liabilities, liens, losses, obligations, penalties, whether direct, contingent or consequential, arising or accruing before the close of escrow, or arising from any act, conduct, omission, contract or commitment of the Seller (or any of Seller’s agents or employees) at any time or times before the close of escrow, including, without limitation:
(i) All foreseeable and all unforeseeable consequential damages directly or indirectly arising out of the use, generation, storage, or disposal of Hazardous Materials by Seller; and
(ii) The cost of any required or necessary repair, cleanup, or detoxification and the preparation of any closure or other required plans, whether such 71 6
action is required or necessary prior to or following transfer of title to the Property, to the full extent that such action is attributable, to the presence or use, generation, storage, release, or disposal of Hazardous Materials on the Property by any person during Seller’s ownership of the Property.

9.3. Indemnification by Buyer. Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller and its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, costs, damages, demands, encumbrances, expenses, judgments, liabilities, liens, losses, obligations, penalties, whether direct, contingent or consequential, arising on or after close of escrow as a direct or indirect result of Buyer’s use, operation or ownership of the Property. The rights and obligations of this Section 9.3 will not extend to any of the Seller’s assigns or successors-in-interest.

9.4. The obligations of this Section 9 shall survive the close of escrow and the recordation of the Grant Deed for the Property.

10. Seller’s Representations and Warranties; Survival

10.1. The representations and warranties herein by Seller are made to the best of its knowledge. Other than the representations and warranties contained in Section 8 above and 10.2 below, Buyer acknowledges that it is not relying on any representation, warranty or statement of Seller in purchasing the Property.

10.2. Subject to the provisions of Section 10.1, Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer that the following facts are true and correct in regard to the Property as of the Effective Date, unless Buyer is otherwise notified by Seller in writing:
(i) Seller has full right, title and authority to execute this Agreement and related title documents, to convey the Property to Buyer in accordance with this Agreement and to carry out Seller’s obligations hereunder; and this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Seller, enforceable against the Seller by its terms.
(ii) Seller has secured, or will secure before close of escrow, all appropriate approvals and consents that are necessary to consummate the Agreement.

The Title Company shall satisfy itself that that the Seller has the full right, power, and authority to execute this Agreement and to convey all right, title, and interest in the Property.
(iii) Seller is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 1445.
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(iv) No third party has any option or right of first refusal to acquire the Property or any interest therein.
(v) To the best of Seller’s knowledge, no notice has been given of any threatened or pending action to establish an interest in the Property by any third party or of any proceeding which may result in the issuance of such notice and Seller is aware of no such notice or proceedings and there are no other existing claims, suits, actions or legal proceedings, pending or threatened, which may affect the Property or which would prohibit the sale of the Property to Buyer or prohibit Buyer’s use and development of the Property.
(vi) To the best of Seller’s knowledge, there are no liens or encumbrances on, or claims, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, right-of-way, assessments or other matters affecting or pending against the Property other than those specifically disclosed by Seller in this Agreement. (vii) To the best of Seller’s knowledge, there are no encroachments or improvements from adjoining land onto the Property or any part thereof nor from the Property onto adjacent land.
(viii) The Property is not in violation of any federal, state or local law, ordinance, regulation, order, or ruling relating to the industrial hygiene of or environmental conditions in, on, under, above, or about the Property, including but not limited to, soil, asbestos, and groundwater conditions, and no proceeding or inquiry by any governmental authority (including and without limitation to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control) with respect to the presence of Hazardous Materials on the Property or the migration of Hazardous Materials from or to other property, is in progress, or about to commence or has previously occurred.
(ix) To the best of Seller’s knowledge, there are no improvements required or planned by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Property, which may result in any charge being levied or assessed against the Property.
(x) There are no sums due, owing or unpaid for labor or materials furnished to the Property which might give rise to a mechanic’s lien on the Property. (xi) All of Seller’s documents provided hereunder are correct and complete originals or copies and Seller knows of no inaccuracies set forth therein. 73 8

10.3 The continued validity of the representations and warranties described in this Agreement shall be a condition to Buyer’s obligation to the close of escrow on the Property. Any failure of a condition shall give rise to Buyer’s right to terminate this Agreement in addition to any other rights or remedies Buyer may have by reason of a breach by Seller under this Agreement. All of the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement shall be deemed remade as of the close of escrow and shall survive the delivery and recordation of the Grant Deed.

11. Seller’s Covenants

11.1. Seller shall not enter into any leases or any other contracts, or any amendments or modifications thereto, relating to the Property for a term or with obligations that may extend beyond the close of escrow, nor shall Seller enter into any contracts with respect to the Property outside the normal course of business conducted on the Property and Seller represents that none exist as of the date hereof. If applicable, Seller shall promptly pay Buyer all rents, if any, collected by Seller which are allocable to periods following the close of escrow.

11.2. Seller shall not cause or permit any encumbrance or lien to be placed on the Property or any interest or right therein following the Effective Date, including and without limitation to, easements, mortgages, or deeds of trust, whereby such rights or interests thereby granted could extend beyond the close of escrow.

11.3. Seller shall not make or permit any improvements to be made to the Property from the Effective Date until close of escrow, except as may be agreed in writing by the Parties.

11.4. Seller shall not demolish or remove any improvements or structures on the Property from the Effective Date until close of escrow, except as may be agreed in writing by the Parties. Buyer shall be responsible for the demolition and removal of any improvements and structures on the Property after the close of escrow.

11.5. Seller shall terminate as of the close of escrow all contracts, including and without limitation to, leases and service contracts relating to the Property, except as otherwise agreed in writing by Buyer and Seller.

12. Buyer’s Representations and Warranties

12.1. Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that as of the Effective Date and as of close of escrow, Buyer is a California municipal corporation in good standing.

12.2. All of Buyer’s documents provided hereunder are correct and complete originals or copies and Buyer knows of no inaccuracies set forth therein. 74 9

13. Conditions to Closing

13.1. Buyer’s Conditions to Closing. In addition to the other terms and provisions of this Agreement which give Buyer the right to terminate this Agreement and the escrow created hereto, Buyer’s obligation to purchase the Property from Seller shall be subject to the occurrence and/or satisfaction of the following conditions, or Buyer’s written waiver thereto:
(i) No material damage, destruction or loss shall have been suffered with respect to the Property whether or not covered by insurance; (ii) All documents related to the transactions contemplated in this Agreement shall be executed and delivered in accordance with the escrow instructions herein;
(iii) The Title Company shall be unconditionally prepared and committed to issue the Policy of Title Insurance consistent with the terms herein; and (iv) Buyer has accepted the form and substance of each document being executed and delivered under this Agreement, including and without limitation to, the Grant Deed.

13.1.1. If any of the conditions set forth in this Section are not satisfied at the time specified herein, Buyer may elect to:
(i) Waive such conditions in writing;
(ii) Grant to Seller an extension of time in which to satisfy such conditions (such an agreement for an extension shall be in writing); or (iii) Terminate this Agreement.

Any such election shall not prohibit Buyer from pursuing any rights or remedies set forth in this Agreement, at law or in equity.

14. Commissions
Buyer and Seller represent and warrant to one another that no broker, salesperson or finder has been engaged by them in connection with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.

15. Survival
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None of the obligations, terms or provisions in this Agreement which are expressly stated herein as surviving the close of escrow shall be merged into the Grant Deed, and the delivery and recordation of such Grant Deed shall not affect or impair such obligations or provisions.

16. Notices
Any notice which is required to be given hereunder, or which either party may desire to give to the other, shall be in writing and may be personally delivered or given by mailing the same by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:

Buyer: Seller:

City of Soledad
Attn: Megan Hunter, Soledad City Manager
248 Main Street
P.O. Box 156
Soledad, CA 93960
With a copy to:

Jarvis Fay LLP
555 12th Street, Suite 1630
Oakland, CA 94607
Attn: Michael Rodriquez
Or to such other place as Buyer may
designate by written notice.
________________
Attn: __________
Address
Address
With a copy to:
______________
______________
Address
Address
Attn: __________
Or to such other place as Seller may designate
by written notice.

17. Governing Law
This Agreement is made under and shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be filed and heard in the Superior Court of Monterey County, California. In the event any litigation is initiated as a result of any controversy, claim or dispute relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party reasonable expenses, attorney’s fees and costs.

18. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of such counterparts shall constitute one such Agreement.

19. Waiver
The waiver by one Party of performance of any term, condition or covenant in this Agreement shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor shall it be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, condition or covenant in this Agreement.
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20. Severability
If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision herein and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein, unless such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability materially affects the transactions contemplated in this Agreement or the ability of either party to perform its obligations under this Agreement. In such case, either Party may terminate this Agreement and escrow on written notice to the other Party given no later than ten (10) days after the Party giving such notice becomes aware of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability.

21. Entire Agreement
This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between Seller and Buyer relating to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation or promise made by either Party hereto, or by or to any employee, officer, agent or representative of either Party shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the Party to be bound thereby. The terms of this Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the Parties hereto.

22. Independent Legal Counsel
Each Party acknowledges that it had the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel of its own choosing in connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement.

23. Assignment
Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations of Buyer hereunder shall be transferred or assigned by Buyer without the prior written consent of Seller, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

24. Miscellaneous Provisions

24.1. Time is of the essence for each term and provision of this Agreement.

24.2. The headings and section titles of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provisions of this Agreement and shall not be construed to affect the terms and provisions of this Agreement or the interpretation or construction of the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

24.3. All recitals, exhibits, and addenda referred to herein, and any exhibits or schedules which may from time to time be referred to in any duly executed amendment hereto, are by such reference incorporated herein and shall be deemed a part of this Agreement as if set forth fully herein.
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24.4. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed only by the contents hereof and there shall be no presumption or standard of construction in favor of or against either Party.

24.5. Unless stated otherwise, “day” or “days” as used herein shall mean calendar days. “Business day” or “business days” as used herein shall mean weekdays, excluding holidays.

24.6. The Parties agree to execute, acknowledge, if necessary, and deliver such additional documents and instruments and to perform such additional acts as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate and perform all of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein. [SIGNATURES TO FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

SELLER:
______________, a California
_____________________
By: ____________________________
Dated: _____________________, 2025
BUYER:

City of Soledad, a California municipal
corporation
By: ____________________________
Name: Megan Hunter
Title: City Manager
Dated: _____________________, 2025
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ____________________________
Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEREY )
On , 20 , before me, , a Notary
Public, personally appeared who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature
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EXHIBIT A – LEGAL DESCRIPTION

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SOLEDAD, COUNTY OF MONTERE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOT 49 OF SUB A4 OF LOT 2 IN ASSRS MAP 1 SAN VINCENTE RO SUB F & P APN: 022-042-015-000
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EXHIBIT B – GRANT DEED
Recording Requested By And
When Recorded Return To:

City of Soledad, a California municipal
corporation
248 Main Street
P.O. Box 156
Soledad, CA 93960
Attn: City Clerk

GRANT DEED
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER GOVERNMENT CODE §§6103, 27383 DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX IS $0.00 (zero dollars) PER REVENUE & TAXATION CODE §1192 [government agency acquiring property interest] TITLE ORDER NO.:

ESCROW NO.:

APN:

For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, GRANTOR Hygelund Diana ET AL, a California ___________________, hereby GRANTS to
GRANTEE City of Soledad, a California municipal corporation, all of their rights, title and interests in and to that certain real property situated in the County of Monterey, State of California and currently identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 022-441- 016, and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Hygelund Diana ET AL, a California
___________.

By:

Title _____________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
(Government Code § 27281)
This shall certify that the CITY OF SOLEDAD, a California municipal corporation (“GRANTEE”), hereby accepts for public purposes the real property, or interest therein, described in the foregoing GRANT DEED, dated _________, 2025 from HYGELUND DIANA ET AL, a California ___________ ( “GRANTOR”), and GRANTEE consents to the recordation thereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _______ day of __________, 2025.

GRANTEE:

CITY OF SOLEDAD, a California
municipal corporation.

By:

Megan Hunter
City Manager
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EXHIBIT C – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
“Hazardous Materials” shall mean any and all (a) substances, products, by-products, waste, or other materials of any nature or kind whatsoever which is or becomes listed, regulated or addressed under any Environmental Laws, and (b) any materials, substances, products, by-products, waste, or other materials of any nature or kind whatsoever whose presence in and of itself or in combination with other materials, substances, products, by-products, or waste may give rise to liability under any Environmental Laws or any statutory or common law theory based on negligence, trespass, intentional tort, nuisance, strict or absolute liability or under any reported decisions of any state or federal court; and (c) any substance, product, by-product, waste or any other material which may be hazardous or harmful to the air, water, soil, environment or affect industrial hygiene, occupational, health, safety and/or general welfare conditions, including without limitation, petroleum and/or asbestos materials, products, by-products, or waste.
“Environmental Laws” shall mean and include all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, resolutions, decrees, and/or rules now or hereinafter in effect, as may be amended from time to time, and all implementing regulations, directives, orders, guidelines, and federal or state court decisions, interpreting, relating to, regulating or imposing liability (including, but not limited to, response, removal, remediation and damage costs) or standards of conduct or performance relating to industrial hygiene, occupational, health, and/or safety conditions, environmental conditions, or exposure to, contamination by, or clean-up of, any and all Hazardous Materials, including without limitation, all federal or state superlien or environmental clean-up statutes.
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PREPARED FOR
AS OF

PREPARED BY
1232 Monterey St
Soledad, CA 93960
n/a
City of Soledad
248 Main Street Soledad
CA 93960
05/20/2025
Appraisal Associates of Monterey County, LLC
P. O. Box 828
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Attachment 1
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Case No.

Dear
In accordance with your request, I have personally inspected and prepared an appraisal report of the real property located at:

The purpose of this appraisal is to estimate the market value of the property described in the body of this appraisal report.

Enclosed, please find the appraisal report which describes certain data gathered during our investigation of the property. The methods of approach and reasoning in the valuation of the various physical and economic factors of the subject property are contained in this report.

An inspection of the property and a study of pertinent factors, including valuation trends and an analysis of neighborhood data, led the appraiser to the conclusion that the market value, as of is:
$
The opinion of value expressed in this report is contingent upon the limiting conditions attached to this report.

It has been a pleasure to assist you. If I may be of further service to you in the future, please let me know.

Respectfully submitted,
Signature:

Appraisal Associates of Monterey County, LLC
P. O. Box 828
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
05/26/2025
City of Soledad
248 Main Street Soledad
CA 93960
n/a
1232 Monterey St
Soledad, CA 93960
25-100
Fenton & Keller Attorney at Law
1232 Monterey St, Soledad, CA 93960
05/20/2025
290000-300000
Amy Nester
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The purpose of this appraisal report is to provide the client with an accurate, and adequately supported, opinion of the market value of the subject property.

Property Address City State Zip Code
Owner Intended User County
Legal Description
Assessor's Parcel # Tax Year R.E. Taxes $
Neighborhood Name Map Reference Census Tract
Occupant Owner Tenant Vacant Special Assessments $ PUD HOA $ per year per month Property Rights Appraised Fee Simple Leasehold Other (describe) Intended Use
Client Address
Is the subject property currently offered for sale or has it been offered for sale in the twelve months prior to the effective date of this appraisal? Yes No Report data source(s) used, offerings price(s), and date(s). SUBJECT I did did not analyze the contract for sale for the subject purchase transaction. Explain the results of the analysis of the contract for sale or why the analysis was not performed.

Contract Price $ Date of Contract Is the property seller the owner of public record? Yes No Data Source(s) Is there any financial assistance (loan charges, sale concessions, gift or downpayment assistance, etc.) to be paid by any party on behalf of the borrower? Yes No CONTRACT If Yes, report the total dollar amount and describe the items to be paid.

Note: Race and the racial composition of the neighborhood are not appraisal factors.

Neighborhood Characteristics One-Unit Housing Trends One-Unit Housing Present Land Use % Location Urban Suburban Rural Property Values Increasing Stable Declining PRICE AGE One-Unit % Built-Up Over 75% 25-75% Under 25% Demand/Supply Shortage In Balance Over Supply $ (000) (yrs) 2-4 Unit % Growth Rapid Stable Slow Marketing Time Under 3 mths 3-6 mths Over 6 mths Low Multi-Family % Neighborhood Boundaries High Commercial %
Pred. Other %
Neighborhood Description
Market Conditions (including support for the above conclusions) NEIGHBORHOOD Dimensions Area Shape View
Specific Zoning Classification Zoning Description
Zoning Compliance Legal Legal Nonconforming (Grandfathered Use) No Zoning Illegal (describe) Is the highest and best use of subject property as improved (or as proposed per plans and specifications) the present use? Yes No If No, describe.

Utilities Public Other (describe) Public Other (describe) Off-site Improvements--Type Public Private Electricity Water Street
Gas Sanitary Sewer Alley
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Yes No FEMA Flood Zone FEMA Map # FEMA Map Date Are the utilities and/or off-site improvements typical for the market area? Yes No If No, describe.

Are there any adverse site conditions or external factors (easements, encroachments, environmental conditions, land uses, etc.)? Yes No If Yes, describe. SITE Source(s) Used for Physical Characteristics of Property Appraisal Files MLS Assessment and Tax Records Prior Inspection Property Owner Other (describe) Data Source(s) for Gross Living Area
General Description General Description Heating / Cooling Amenities Car Storage Units One One with Accessory Unit Concrete Slab Crawl Space FWA HWBB Fireplace(s) # None # of Stories Full Basement Finished Radiant Woodstove(s) # Driveway # of Cars Type Det. Att. S-Det./End Unit Partial Basement Finished Other Patio/Deck Driveway Surface Existing Proposed Under Const. Exterior Walls Fuel Porch Garage # of Cars Design (Style) Roof Surface Central Air Conditioning Pool Carport # of Cars Year Built Gutters & Downspouts Individual Fence Attached Detached Effective Age (Yrs) Window Type Other Other Built-in
Appliances Refrigerator Range/Oven Dishwasher Disposal Microwave Washer/Dryer Other (describe) Finished area above grade contains: Rooms Bedrooms Bath(s) Square Feet of Gross Living Area Above Grade Additional features (special energy efficient items, etc.) Describe the condition of the property and data source(s) (including apparent needed repairs, deterioration, renovations, remodeling, etc.).

Are there any apparent physical deficiencies or adverse conditions that affect the livability, soundness, or structural integrity of the property? Yes No If Yes, describe
Does the property generally conform to the neighborhood (functional utility, style, condition, use, construction, etc.)? Yes No If No, describe IMPROVEMENTS NL - Exterior-Only 5/2007 This form may be reproduced unmodified without written permission, however, Bradford Technologies, Inc. must be acknowledged and credited.

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RAQUINIO RAY JULIO City of Soledad Monterey
ASSRS MAP 1 SAN VINCENTE RO SUB F & P OF LOT 49 OF SUB A4 OF LOT 2 022-042-015-000 2025 426.16
SAN VINCENTE L22G 111.03
X 0 0
X
Opinion of Value 05/20/2025
City of Soledad 248 Main Street Soledad, CA 93960
X
Listed 07/13/2024 MLS81973124 listed for $399,700 DOM 211 off market 03/01/2025.

Relisted 04/30/2025 for $375,000
X
X
X
X
X
X 450
855
630
10 99
40 76
4 4
15 Vac.Land 1
The subject's neighborhood is roughly bordered by Front Street, south; Metz Rd, east and north; San Vincente Road, west.

See comment addendum
See comment addendum
50x179 8,950 sf Rectangular N;Res;
R-2 Multi Family Residence
X
X
X
X
X
X
Asphalt X
None
X X 06053C0825G 04/02/2009
X
X
No adverse easements or encroachments noted at time of inspection. No erosion problems noted. The State of California is located within an area that experiences seismic activity. Preliminary report was not provided for review.

X X
Public Records
X
1 X
X
Rambler
1947
70 X
Stucco/Poor
Composite/Appears poor
None
Unknown
X Wall
Gas
None
0 0
None
None
X Wood
None
X 4+
Dirt
2 0
X

X X X X
4 2 1.0 937
Standard energy efficient items for year of construction and county requirements see comment addendum
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X
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Net Adj: 3%
Gross Adj : 24%
Net Adj: -29%
Gross Adj: 29%
Net Adj: -34%
Gross Adj: 34%
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There are comparable properties currently offered for sale in the subject neighborhood ranging in price from $ to $ . There are comparable sales in the subject neighborhood within the past twelve months ranging in sale price from $ to $ . FEATURE SUBJECT COMPARABLE SALE # 1 COMPARABLE SALE # 2 COMPARABLE SALE # 3 Address
Proximity to Subject
Sale Price $ $ $ $
Sale Price/Gross Liv. Area $ sq. ft. $ sq. ft. $ sq. ft. $ sq. ft.

Data Source(s)
Verification Source(s)
VALUE ADJUSTMENTS DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION +(-) $ Adjustment DESCRIPTION +(-) $ Adjustment DESCRIPTION +(-) $ Adjustment Sale or Financing
Concessions
Date of Sale/Time
Location
Leasehold/Fee Simple
Site
View
Design (Style)
Quality of Construction
Actual Age
Condition
Above Grade Total Bdrms. Baths Total Bdrms. Baths Total Bdrms. Baths Total Bdrms. Baths Room Count
Gross Living Area sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft.

Basement & Finished
Rooms Below Grade
Functional Utility
Heating/Cooling
Energy Efficient Items
Garage/Carport
Porch/Patio/Deck
Net Adjustment (Total) + - $ + - $ + - $
Adjusted Sale Price
of Comparables $ $ $
I did did not research the sale or transfer history of the subject property and comparable sales. If not, explain My research did did not reveal any prior sales or transfers of the subject property for the three years prior to the effective date of this appraisal.

Data source(s)
My research did did not reveal any prior sales or transfers of the comparable sales for the year prior to the date of sale of the comparable sale.

Data source(s)
Report the results of the research and analysis of the prior sale or transfer history of the subject property and comparable sales (report additional prior sales on page 3).

ITEM SUBJECT COMPARABLE SALE # 1 COMPARABLE SALE # 2 COMPARABLE SALE # 3 Date of Prior Sale/Transfer
Price of Prior Sale/Transfer
Data Source(s)
Effective Date of Data Source(s)
Analysis of prior sale or transfer history of the subject property and comparable sales Summary of Sales Comparison Approach SALES COMPARISON ANALYSIS Indicated Value by Sales Comparison Approach $
Indicated Value by: Sales Comparison Approach $ Cost Approach (if developed) $ Income Approach (if developed) $ This appraisal is made "as is," subject to completion per plans and specifications on the basis of a hypothetical condition that the improvements have been completed, subject to the following repairs or alterations on the basis of a hypothetical condition that the repairs or alterations have been completed, or subject to the following required inspection based on the extraordinary assumption that the condition or deficiency does not require alteration or repair:

Based on a visual inspection of the exterior areas of the subject property from at least the street, defined scope of work, statement of assumptions and limiting conditions, and appraiser's certification, my (our) opinion of the market value, as defined, of the real property that is the subject of this report is RECONCILIATION $ , as of . Page of
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1 689,990 689,990
55 450,000 855,000
1232 Monterey St
Soledad, CA 93960

0.00 N;Res;AccessStreet
Fee Simple
8,950 sf
N;Res;
Rambler
Poor
78 yrs
Poor
4 2 1.0
937
0sf
Average
Wall/None
None
Driveway
None
Fireplace 0 Fireplace
Other Item None
839 Monterey St
Soledad, CA 93960

0.29 miles NW
282,000
238.98
MLSListings#ML81948228 ;DOM 12
Doc#43267
ArmLth
Cash;0
12/12/2023
N;Res;AccessStreet
Fee Simple
6500 sf +36,750
N;Res;
Rambler 0
Poor
99 0
Poor
-15,000
6 3 1.0 0
1,180 -14,600
0sf
Average
Wall/None
None
Driveway 0
Patio
0 Fireplace
None
X 7,150
289,150
1059 Palm Ave
Soledad, CA 93960

0.23 miles N
450,000
375.00
MLSListings#ML81963488 ;DOM 5
Doc#17059
ArmLth
Private Party;0
05/16/2024
N;Res;
Fee Simple
9100 sf 0
N;Res;
Duplex 0
Poor
84 0
Poor
0 6 2 1.0 0
1,200 -15,800
0sf
Average
Floor/None
None
2 Car Garage -15,000
Patio 0
0 Fireplace
Second Unit -100,000
X -130,800
319,200
800 Market St
Soledad, CA 93960

0.34 miles NW
450,000
323.28
MLSListings#ML81971996 ;DOM 2
Doc#25072
ArmLth
Cash;0
07/19/2024 0
N;Res;AccessStreet
Fee Simple
8000 sf 0
N;Res;
Rambler 0
Average -75,000
94 0
Poor
-15,000
6 3 2.0 -15,000
1,392 -27,300
0sf
Average
Wall/None
None
2 Car Garage -20,000
Patio
0 Fireplace 0
None
X -152,300
297,700
X
X
Realquest and MLS
X
Realquest and MLS
07/03/1952
$0
Black Knight
05/20/2025
11/30/2023
$0
Black Knight
05/20/2025
05/16/2024
$0
Black Knight
05/20/2025
04/22/2024
$0
Black Knight
05/20/2025
The appraiser assumes that the Title is good and marketable and therefore will not render any opinions about the Title. The property is appraised on the basis of it being under responsible ownership. The marketing history of the subject was researched for at least three years. The subject has not sold within the past three years. No personal property included in the final estimate of value.

All sales are located within the subject market area.

DUE TO LIMITED SALES WITH SIMILAR LOT SIZE AND AMENITIES IT WAS NECESSARY TO EXTEND SEARCH PARAMETERS 6 MONTHS PAST, EXTEND SEARCH PARAMETER 2 MILE RADIUS AND INCLUDE HOMES THAT HAVE AN AGE GREATER THAN 5 YEAR DIFFERENCE.

Search Parameters : All sales of listed as cash only due to condition 2) All closed sales within the past 12 months 3) All pending and listed sales 4) Age 10-80 5) Distance 2 mile radius 6) lot size 0sqft to 20,000sqft 290000-300000
290000-300000 0 0
The Market Approach is given greatest weight due to the quality and quantity of data available. The Cost Approach was not developed due to age of the home and limited land sales. The Income Approach was given least weight; homes in this market are generally not purchased as income producing properties.

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Exterior-Only Inspection Residential Appraisal Report ADDITIONAL COMMENTS COST APPROACH TO VALUE (if applicable)
Support for the opinion of site value (summary of comparable land sales or other methods for estimating site value) ESTIMATED REPRODUCTION OR REPLACEMENT COST NEW OPINION OF SITE VALUE =$ Source of cost data Dwelling Sq. Ft. @ $ =$
Quality rating from cost service Effective date of cost data Sq. Ft. @ $ =$ Comments on Cost Approach (gross living area calculations, depreciation, etc.) Garage/Carport Sq. Ft. @ $ =$
Total Estimate of Cost-new =$
Less Physical Functional External
Depreciation =$ ( )
Depreciated Cost of Improvements =$
"As-is" Value of Site Improvements =$ COST APPROACH
Estimated Remaining Economic Life (HUD and VA only) Years Indicated Value By Cost Approach =$ INCOME APPROACH TO VALUE (if applicable)
Estimated Monthly Market Rent $ X Gross Multiplier =$ Indicated Value by Income Approach Summary of Income (including support for market rent and GRM) INCOME PROJECT INFORMATION FOR PUDs (if applicable)
Is the developer/builder in control of the Homeowner's Association (HOA)? Yes No Unit type(s) Detached Attached Provide the following information for PUDs ONLY if the developer/builder is in control of the HOA and the subject property is an attached dwelling unit.

Legal Name of Project
Total number of phases Total number of units Total number of units sold Total number of units rented Total number of units for sale Data source Was the project created by the conversion of existing building(s) into a PUD? Yes No If Yes, date of conversion.

Does the project contain any multi-dwelling units? Yes No Data source.

Are the units, common elements, and recreation facilities complete? Yes No If No, describe the status of completion.

Are the common elements leased to or by the Homeowner's Association? Yes No If Yes, describe the rental terms and options.

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The purpose of the appraisal was a market value indicator.

Any conclusion of the site will require an appraisal of land sales and none within the same marketing area with similar characteristics were located in the MLS data. Cost Approach use by Insurance Company is not advised & not authorized by appraiser. Replacement value is not the same as insurable value. Extraction Method was used to arrive at land value. Current market conditions have also been taken into consideration, in the cost approach.

X
The cost indicator does not reflect in the conclusion of value as buyers are not indicating considering the cost approach in purchasing constructed homes in the market. The appraiser did consider the age of the construction but the appraisers opinion of market value would not have been influenced by the cost approach indicator. It is typical for land value within the subject market area to exceed 40% of value. 75 937 0
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This appraisal report is subject to the scope of work, intended use, intended user, definition of market value, statement of assumptions and limiting conditions, and certifications.

SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of work for this appraisal is defined by the complexity of this appraisal assignment and the reporting requirements of this appraisal report form, including the following definition of market value, statement of assumptions and limiting conditions, and certifications. The appraiser must, at a minimum: (1) research, verify, and analyze data from reliable public and/or private sources, and (2) report his or her analysis, opinions, and conclusions in this appraisal report.

The appraiser must be able to obtain adequate information about the physical characteristics (including, but not limited to, condition, room count, gross living area, etc.) of the subject property from the exterior-only inspection and reliable public and/or private sources to perform this appraisal. The appraiser should use the same type of data sources that he or she uses for comparable sales such as, but not limited to, multiple listing services, tax and assessment records, prior inspections, appraisal files, information provided by the property owner, etc.

DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE: The definition of market value is the most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (1) buyer and seller are typically motivated; (2) both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he or she considers his or her own best interest; (3) a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (4) payment is made in terms of cash in U. S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (5) the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions* granted by anyone associated with the sale.
*Adjustments to the comparables must be made for special or creative financing or sales concessions. No adjustments are necessary for those costs which are normally paid by sellers as a result of tradition or law in a market area; these costs are readily identifiable since the seller pays these costs in virtually all sales transactions. Special or creative financing adjustments can be made to the comparable property by comparisons to financing terms offered by a third party institutional lender that is not already involved in the property or transaction. Any adjustment should not be calculated on a mechanical dollar for dollar cost of the financing or concession but the dollar amount of any adjustment should approximate the market’s reaction to the financing or concessions based on the appraiser’s judgment.

STATEMENT OF ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS: The appraiser's certification in this report is subject to the following assumptions and limiting conditions:

1. The appraiser will not be responsible for matters of a legal nature that affect either the property being appraised or the title to it, except for information that he or she became aware of during the research involved in performing this appraisal. The appraiser assumes that the title is good and marketable and will not render any opinions about the title.

2. The appraiser has examined the available flood maps that are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or other data sources) and has noted in this appraisal report whether any portion of the subject site is located in an identified Special Flood Hazard Area. Because the appraiser is not a surveyor, he or she makes no guarantees, express or implied, regarding this determination.

3. The appraiser will not give testimony or appear in court because he or she made an appraisal of the property in question, unless specific arrangements to do so have been made beforehand, or as otherwise required by law.

4. The appraiser has noted in this appraisal report any adverse conditions (such as needed repairs, deterioration, the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc.) observed during the inspection of the subject property or that he or she became aware of during the research involved in performing this appraisal. Unless otherwise stated in this appraisal report, the appraiser has no knowledge of any hidden or unapparent physical deficiencies or adverse conditions of the property (such as, but not limited to, needed repairs, deterioration, the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, adverse environmental conditions, etc.) that would make the property less valuable, and has assumed that there are no such conditions and makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied. The appraiser will not be responsible for any such conditions that do exist or for any engineering or testing that might be required to discover whether such conditions exist.

Because the appraiser is not an expert in the field of environmental hazards, this appraisal report must not be considered as an environmental assessment of the property.

5. The appraiser has based his or her appraisal report and valuation conclusion for an appraisal that is subject to satisfactory completion, repairs, or alterations on the assumption that the completion, repairs, or alterations of the subject property will be performed in a professional manner.

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APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION: The Appraiser certifies and agrees that:

1. I have, at a minimum, developed and reported this appraisal in accordance with the scope of work requirements stated in this appraisal report.

2. I performed a visual inspection of the exterior areas of the subject property from at least the street. I reported the condition of the improvements in factual, specific terms. I identified and reported the physical deficiencies that could affect the livability, soundness, or structural integrity of the property.

3. I performed this appraisal in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that were adopted and promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation and that were in place at the time this appraisal report was prepared.

4. I developed my opinion of the market value of the real property that is the subject of this report based on the sales comparison approach to value. I have adequate comparable market data to develop a reliable sales comparison approach for this appraisal assignment. I further certify that I considered the cost and income approaches to value but did not develop them, unless otherwise indicated in this report.

5. I researched, verified, analyzed, and reported on any current agreement for sale for the subject property, any offering for sale of the subject property in the twelve months prior to the effective date of this appraisal, and the prior sales of the subject property for a minimum of three years prior to the effective date of this appraisal, unless otherwise indicated in this report.

6. I researched, verified, analyzed, and reported on the prior sales of the comparable sales for a minimum of one year prior to the date of sale of the comparable sale, unless otherwise indicated in this report.

7. I selected and used comparable sales that are locationally, physically, and functionally the most similar to the subject property.

8. I have not used comparable sales that were the result of combining a land sale with the contract purchase price of a home that has been built or will be built on the land.

9. I have reported adjustments to the comparable sales that reflect the market's reaction to the differences between the subject property and the comparable sales.

10. I verified, from a disinterested source, all information in this report that was provided by parties who have a financial interest in the sale or financing of the subject property.

11. I have knowledge and experience in appraising this type of property in this market area.

12. I am aware of, and have access to, the necessary and appropriate public and private data sources, such as multiple listing services, tax assessment records, public land records and other such data sources for the area in which the property is located.

13. I obtained the information, estimates, and opinions furnished by other parties and expressed in this appraisal report from reliable sources that I believe to be true and correct.

14. I have taken into consideration the factors that have an impact on value with respect to the subject neighborhood, subject property, and the proximity of the subject property to adverse influences in the development of my opinion of market value. I have noted in this appraisal report any adverse conditions (such as, but not limited to, needed repairs, deterioration, the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, adverse environmental conditions, etc.) observed during the inspection of the subject property or that I became aware of during the research involved in performing this appraisal. I have considered these adverse conditions in my analysis of the property value, and have reported on the effect of the conditions on the value and marketability of the subject property.

15. I have not knowingly withheld any significant information from this appraisal report and, to the best of my knowledge, all statements and information in this appraisal report are true and correct.

16. I stated in this appraisal report my own personal, unbiased, and professional analysis, opinions, and conclusions, which are subject only to the assumptions and limiting conditions in this appraisal report.

17. I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report, and I have no present or prospective personal interest or bias with respect to the participants in the transaction. I did not base, either partially or completely, my analysis and/or opinion of market value in this appraisal report on the race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin of either the prospective owners or occupants of the subject property or of the present owners or occupants of the properties in the vicinity of the subject property or on any other basis prohibited by law.

18. My employment and/or compensation for performing this appraisal or any future or anticipated appraisals was not conditioned on any agreement or understanding, written or otherwise, that I would report (or present analysis supporting) a predetermined specific value, a predetermined minimum value, a range or direction in value, a value that favors the cause of any party, or the attainment of a specific result or occurrence of a specific subsequent event (such as approval of a pending mortgage loan application).

19. I personally prepared all conclusions and opinions about the real estate that were set forth in this appraisal report. If I relied on significant real property appraisal assistance from any individual or individuals in the performance of this appraisal or the preparation of this appraisal report, I have named such individual(s) and disclosed the specific tasks performed in this appraisal report. I certify that any individual so named is qualified to perform the tasks. I have not authorized anyone to make a change to any item in this appraisal report; therefore, any change made to this appraisal is unauthorized and I will take no responsibility for it.

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20. I identified the client in this appraisal report who is the individual, organization, or agent for the organization that ordered and will receive this appraisal report.

21. I am aware that any disclosure or distribution of this appraisal report by me or the client may be subject to certain laws and regulations. Further, I am also subject to the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that pertain to disclosure or distribution by me.

22. If this appraisal report was transmitted as an "electronic record" containing my "electronic signature," as those terms are defined in applicable federal and/or state laws (excluding audio and video recordings), or a facsimile transmission of this appraisal report containing a copy or representation of my signature, the appraisal report shall be as effective, enforceable and valid as if a paper version of this appraisal report were delivered containing my original hand written signature.

SUPERVISORY APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION: The Supervisory Appraiser certifies and agrees that:

1. I directly supervised the appraiser for this appraisal assignment, have read the appraisal report, and agree with the appraiser's analysis, opinions, statements, conclusions, and the appraiser's certification.

2. I accept full responsibility for the contents of this appraisal report including, but not limited to, the appraiser's analysis, opinions, statements, conclusions, and the appraiser’s certification.

3. The appraiser identified in this appraisal report is either a sub-contractor or an employee of the supervisory appraiser (or the appraisal firm), is qualified to perform this appraisal, and is acceptable to perform this appraisal under the applicable state law.

4. This appraisal report complies with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that were adopted and promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation and that were in place at the time this appraisal report was prepared.

5. If this appraisal report was transmitted as an "electronic record" containing my "electronic signature," as those terms are defined in applicable federal and/or state laws (excluding audio and video recordings), or a facsimile transmission of this appraisal report containing a copy or representation of my signature, the appraisal report shall be as effective, enforceable and valid as if a paper version of this appraisal report were delivered containing my original hand written signature.

APPRAISER SUPERVISORY APPRAISER (ONLY IF REQUIRED)
Signature Signature
Name Name
Company Name Company Name
Company Address Company Address
Telephone Number Telephone Number
Email Address Email Address
Date of Signature and Report Date of Signature
Effective Date of Appraisal State Certification #
State Certification # or State License #
or State License # State
or Other (describe) State # Expiration Date of Certification or License State
Expiration Date of Certification or License

SUBJECT PROPERTY

ADDRESS OF PROPERTY APPRAISED
Did not inspect exterior of subject property
Did inspect exterior of subject property from street
Date of Inspection
APPRAISED VALUE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY $
CLIENT
Contact COMPARABLE SALES
Client Name
Client Address Did not inspect exterior of comparable sales from street Did inspect exterior of comparable sales from street
Email Address Date of Inspection
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Amy Nester
Appraisal Associates of Monterey County, LLC
P. O. Box 828
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
8316596900
[email protected]
05/26/2025
05/20/2025
AR034600
CA
07/13/2024
1232 Monterey St
Soledad, CA 93960
290000-300000
n/a
City of Soledad
248 Main Street Soledad
CA 93960
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The subject is located within the City of Soledad. Soledad is a growing, agriculturally based community about 22 miles south of Salinas on Highway 101. Many of the new inhabitants of this community are commuters working in Salinas, around the Monterey Peninsula, and at the Correctional facility in Soledad. Shopping and most public services are within reasonable distances. Access to Highway 101 is about 1 mile south west. Hospitals are located 20-25 miles north within the City of Salinas.

Improvements:

The subject has external obsolescence, due to being located on a access street next to a Soledad Baseball Park and would have increased traffic noise. Due to the limited nature of this assignment (exterior inspection only), the appraiser considers the property to be in poor condition. At time of the exterior inspection the subject's exterior was boarded up and in need of a new roof. The subject had an old shed in the rear yard (no weight given).

The subject is zoned multi family and is located on a 50 feet x179 feet lot, per plat map with a 10 feet x179 feet set back from the Soledad Baseball Park.

Due to the overall condition of the subject, lot sales were evaluated.

Lot Sales:
1406 Metz Road, Soledad 93960, sold 04/22/2022 for $200,000 lot size 11,670sqft. Located on a access street, no utilities to the lot at time of sale. Zoned R-1 Single family. 601 Monterey Street, Soledad 93960, sold 08/25/2023 for $140,000 lot size 3485sqft. Located on a access street, no utilities to the lot at time of sale. Zoned R-1 Single family. 0 Martinez, Soledad 93960, sold 04/27/2023 for $128,000 lot size 5004sqft. No utilities to the lot at time of sale.

Zoned R-1 Single family.

The subject is zoned multi family and has utilities and sewer connected to the property. The subject would have a land value of $200,000 to $225,000. However it is unknown to the appraiser for the cost to remove the structures. 7 19
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Gross Living Area: Adjusted greater than 100 square feet, was $60 per square foot. Market data indicates a contributory value of $55 to $75 per square foot greater than 100sqft.

Bathroom: Adjusted $15,000 per full bath, $7,500 per 1/2 bath.

Bedrooms: Adjusted $15,000 per bedroom.

Lot size: Adjusted greater than 1000 square feet. The subject's lot size could not be bracketed, due to limited sales. Search parameters were extended 24 months past and includes all of the City of Soledad.

Fireplace: Sales were not adjusted for fireplaces, due to little contributory value.

In 2023 there was 54 closed resales through local MLS within the City of Soledad with an average price home of $550,540 and a median price home of $580,000 to $600,000.

In 2024 there was 47 closed resales through MLS within the City of Soledad with an average price home of $617,082 and a median price home of $615,000 to $630,000.

Market analysis of comparable closed sales of 600sqft to 1500sqft with a age greater than 30 years were used.

In 2023 there was 17 closed resales through local MLS within the City of Soledad with an average price home of $488,825 and a median price home of $500,000 to $510,000.

In 2024 there was 12 closed resales through local MLS within the City of Soledad with an average price home of $528,667 and a median price home $500,000.

Sales were adjusted based on paired data analysis including historical pairs, relative comparables, historical sales analysis, conversations with real estate agents, sales that bracket the subject within the report and estimated cost of improvements.

Sales 1, 2 and 3 all closed over 6 months past, chosen due to being cash sales because of condition (per MLS).

Sale 1 was chosen due to condition and is located on a access street.

Sale 2 is a duplex, used due to condition and is a multi family unit. The subject's lot is zoned multi family.

Sale 3 was chosen due to closing escrow in the past 12 months and per listing agent in need of renovation/repairs (sales had to be private or cash due to interior condition).

All sales were chosen due to being the most recent closed sales within the subject's market area. Many comparables were considered in preparing this appraisal. The 3 sales utilized were considered to be the most comparable and the best indicators of the value for the subject. While the net/gross adjustments may exceed FNMA Appraisal Guidelines, they are necessary in order to give a realistic indication of value. All comparables were considered in the final opinion of value. The final opinion of value is within the indicated range of the comparables.

The final opinion of value is based on a hypothetical assumption that the residence on the property can be restored.
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Borrower
Property Address
City County State Zip Code
Lender/Client Address
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1232 Monterey St
Soledad Monterey CA 93960
City of Soledad 248 Main Street Soledad, CA 93960
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: The purpose of this appraisal is to opinion of market value for the subject as of 05/20/2025 for City of Soledad. The indicated value is to be used as a basis for estate planning purposes only and is not intended for ligation, financing or mortgage lending of any kind. The appraisal assignment was not based on a requested minimum valuation, a specific valuation or the approval of a loan.

Possession of this report, or a copy thereof, does not carry with it the right of publication. It may not be used for any purposes by any person other than the party(s) to whom it is addressed without the written consent of the appraiser, and in any event, only with the proper written qualification and only in its entirety.

DEFINITION OF APPRAISAL: The appraiser has inspected the subject and has first hand knowledge regarding the condition of the subject.

None of the comparable sales have been inspected by the appraiser unless otherwise noted and knowledge is limited to the data source acknowledged in the appraisal. Due to the summary nature of this report, it is assumed by the appraiser that the intended user of the report has knowledge of the real estate industry. Readers should be aware that some items contained in the report may not be fully understood without access to items contained in the appraiser's files. The appraiser makes no warranties for usage of the appraisal other than its intended use. DEFINITION OF APPRAISAL: The appraiser has inspected the subject property and has first hand knowledge regarding the condition of the subject. None of the comparable sales have been inspected by the appraiser unless otherwise noted and knowledge is limited to the data source acknowledged in the appraisal. Due to the summary nature of this report, it is assumed by the appraiser that the intended user of the report has knowledge of the real estate industry. Readers should be aware that some items contained in the report may not be fully understood without access to items contained in the appraiser's files. The appraiser makes no warranties for usage of the appraisal other than its intended use.

IMPROVEMENT DESCRIPTION: The conclusions of this assignment could be significantly different if a complete appraisal had been performed.

PERSONAL PROPERTY: Any personal property involved in the transaction has been excluded for the valuation of the real property which is the subject of this report.

COMPETENCY OF THE APPRAISER: Unless otherwise noted in writing, the appraiser has performed similar assignments to the subject and has the knowledge and experience to complete the assignment competently.

COMMENTS ON SALES COMPARISON: Information, estimates and opinions furnished to the appraiser, and contained in this report, were obtained from sources considered reliable and believed to be true and correct. However, no responsibility for accuracy of such items furnished to the appraiser can be assumed by the appraiser.

All of the sales have been reported to the Monterey Regional MLS as closed transactions; sales were also confirmed by brokers and/or the Monterey County Assessor's Office. All photos contained in this report are taken from the appraiser's files and/or the local MLS..

CONCESSIONS AND DISCOUNTS: In keeping with, any financing concessions that influence the selling price of a comparable sale were addressed to result in an estimated market value of the subject that is free of discounts, deductions and/or other seller concessions.

TRENDS ANALYSIS: Unless otherwise noted in this report, the marketing time and marketability of the subject property is similar to the neighborhood described in the report and it can be expected to perform in a similar manner in the market if offered for sale provided the property is properly priced and marketed in a competent manner. The Statement issued by the Appraisal Standards Board is, in part, as follows:
"Exposure time may be defined as follows: The estimated length of time the property interest being appraised would have been offered on the market prior to the hypothetical consummation of a sale at market value on the effective date of the appraisal; a retrospective estimate based upon an analysis of past events assuming a competitive and open market.

Exposure time is different for various types of real estate and under various market conditions. It is noted that the overall concept of reasonable exposure encompasses not only adequate, sufficient and reasonable time but also adequate, sufficient and reasonable effort.

This statement focuses on the time component.

HIGHEST AND BEST USE: The subject highest and best use of the subject is a single family residence as improved and as vacant land.

The four criteria that highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum productivity.

THREE APPROACHES TO VALUE: The appraiser has made reasonable effort to apply the three recognized approaches to value. In many cases, the Income Approach may not be considered a reliable approach due to a lack of viable rental data. The use of the Income Approach to value will only be used:

1. At the request of the client for non-owner occupied units.

2. When sufficient market evidence exists in a neighborhood to indicate that rental properties and/or investor purchases are typical and measurable and that their analysis adds to the relevancy and reliability of the appraisal process.

EXPOSURE TIME: USPAP requires that an estimate of reasonable exposure time be made in the performance of an appraisal where the value being sought is "as is".

HAZARDS: The appraiser is not a home inspector or environmental inspector. The Appraiser provides an opinion of value. The appraisal report does not guarantee that the property is free of defects or environmental problems. The Appraiser performs an inspection of visible and accessible areas only. Mold may be present in areas the Appraiser cannot see. This report should not be relied upon to disclose any conditions present in/on the subject property. If one or more of the parties have a concern regarding hazards, the Appraiser suggests a professional home inspection or environmental inspection by an appropriately licensed contractor. 9 19
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Borrower
Property Address
City County State Zip Code
Lender/Client Address
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1232 Monterey St
Soledad Monterey CA 93960
City of Soledad 248 Main Street Soledad, CA 93960
The appraiser assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil, or structures, which would render it more or less valuable. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for such conditions, or for engineering which might be required to discover such factors.

If the improvements, or a portion of the improvements, were constructed prior to 1978, there may be a presence of leadbased paint.

Unless otherwise state in this report, the existence of hazardous material, which may or may not be present on the property, was not observed by the appraiser. The appraiser has no knowledge of the existence of such materials on or in the property.

The appraiser, however, is not expert in the field of hazardous materials and is not qualified to detect such substances. The presence of substances such as asbestos, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation or other potentially hazardous materials may affect the value of the property. The value estimate is predicated on the assumption that there is no such material on or in the property that would cause a loss in value. No responsibility is assumed for any such conditions, or for any expertise or engineering knowledge required to discover them. The client is urged to retain an expert in this field, if desired.

This appraisal should not be relied upon as to whether or not environmental hazards actually exist on the property. The appraiser is not a home inspector. This report should not be relied upon to disclose any conditions present in the subject property. The appraisal report does not guarantee that the property is free of defects.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The appraiser is not a home inspector and this appraisal report is not a home inspection, the appraiser only performed a visual observation of accessible areas and the appraisal report cannot be relied upon to disclose conditions and/or defects in the property." The following steps were taken in arriving at the final estimate of value included in the appraisal report of the subject property:

The improvements have been observed from the exterior for quality, condition, amenities. The subject's neighborhood has been researched for recent sales of nearby similar properties utilizing the following data sources; the local multiple listing service, county assessor's record and previous appraisal in-house files. After extensively researching and analyzing dozens of potential comparable's three sales have been utilized in the sale comparison approach and are adjusted for significant differences from the subject. The appraiser contacted the listing agents of each of the comparable sales to confirm the data presented on the MLS and public records and to ascertain the terms of each sale. The sales comparison approach is given the greatest weight. The cost was not developed and/or given less weight due to unreliable land value, need contractor bids for cost of construction and due to data and difficulty determining the depredation. Land value was determined by extraction method. The income approach was not developed given less weight due to most homes in this area are owner occupied and buyers do not are not typically purchase owner occupied homes for their income earning capacity.

The appraiser has not identified any borrower, purchaser, or seller as an intended user of this appraisal and no such party should use or rely on this appraisal for any purpose, and the appraiser shall have no liability to any such parties or any other party not identified by the appraiser as an intended user. Parties other than the client and intended user(s) identified in this report are advised to obtain an appraisal from an appraiser of their own choosing if they require a valuation for their own use.

This appraisal report should not serve as the basis for any property purchase decision or any appraisal contingency in a purchase agreement relating to the property. No information in this report or utilized by the appraiser about characteristics or condition of the property should be considered a home or property inspection. Any party using or relying on this report, whether authorized or not by the appraiser, acknowledges and agrees that the appraiser has no liability or other responsibility for any matter relating to the condition of the property or other matters reported by any third party.

The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.

The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives
As of the date of this report, I Amy Nester have completed the Standards and Ethics Education Requirements for SRA of the Appraisal Institute.

BORROWER/PROPERTY OWNER:

I have been hired to appraise your property for the lender. Even though you may pay an appraisal fee or later receive a copy, the appraisal report that I prepare is for the lender's use only. You should not use or rely on my appraisal for your own purposes. If you require an appraisal for your own use or are concerned about your property's value or any conditions which may affect your property, you may engage an independent appraiser of your own choosing. The Appraisal Institute, the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, and the American Society of Appraisers [other resources can be named] are professional appraiser organizations and have on-line resources to help find an independent appraiser in this area.

Because of my duties under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and other regulations and guidelines, I cannot speak with you about the results of my appraisal assignment. If you later have any questions or comments regarding my appraisal you should contact the lender.
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TOTAL SALES AND LISTINGS
There were 3 sales twelve months ago
and 7 sales last month. There were 2
listings twelve months ago and were no
listings last month.

MEDIAN SALES PRICE
The median price trends shown here may
differ from the 1004MC due to the
difference in reported time periods. One
month ago the median was $640,000.

Twelve months ago the median was
$525,000.

SALES TO LISTING PRICE RATIO
One month ago the median was 100%.

Twelve months ago the median was 97%.

SALES DAYS ON MARKET TREND
The median was 13 one month ago and
was 50 twelve months ago.

MONTH OF SUPPLY OF INVENTORY
There is not enough data to perform
analytics.
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Borrower
Property Address
City County State Zip Code
Lender/Client Address
Median Price Broken Into Marketing Time (Days On Market) The table displays the market's change in median sales price over the past year.

This chart shows the relationship between marketing time (how long a property is left on the market) and sales price.

This chart is especially useful for determining typical marketing times and how long it will take to sell for a given price.

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Days on Market (DOM) Median Listing Price
0-50 Days $631,000
51-100 Days $640,000
101-150 Days No Listings in this Time Period
151-200 Days $792,500
201-250 Days No Listings in this Time Period
251-300 Days No Listings in this Time Period
301-350 Days No Listings in this Time Period
350+ Days No Listings in this Time Period
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Property Address
City County State Zip Code
Lender/Client Address

FRONT OF

SUBJECT PROPERTY

REAR OF

SUBJECT PROPERTY

STREET SCENE
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Soledad, CA 93960
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COMPARABLE SALE #
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1 839 Monterey St
Soledad, CA 93960
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Soledad, CA 93960
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Soledad, CA 93960
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This appraisal report is subject to the scope of work, intended use, intended user, definition of market value, statement of assumptions and limiting conditions, and certifications. The Appraiser may expand the scope of work to include any additional research or analysis necessary based on the complexity of this appraisal assignment.

DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE:The definition of market value is the most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (1) buyer and seller are typically motivated; (2) both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he or she considers his or her own best interest; (3) a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (4) payment is made in terms of cash in U. S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (5) the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions* granted by anyone associated with the sale. *Adjustments to the comparables must be made for special or creative financing or sales concessions. No adjustments are necessary for those costs which are normally paid by sellers as a result of tradition or law in a market area; these costs are readily identifiable since the seller pays these costs in virtually all sales transactions. Special or creative financing adjustments can be made to the comparable property by comparisons to financing terms offered by a third party institutional lender that is not already involved in the property or transaction. Any adjustment should not be calculated on a mechanical dollar for dollar cost of the financing or concession but the dollar amount of any adjustment should approximate the market's reaction to the financing or concessions based on the appraiser's judgment.

STATEMENT OF ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS: The appraiser's certification in this report is subject to the following assumptions and limiting conditions:

2. The appraiser may have provided a sketch in this appraisal report to show the approximate dimensions of the improvements.

The sketch is included only to assist the reader in visualizing the property and understanding the appraiser's determination of its size.

3. The appraiser has examined the available flood maps that are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or other data sources) and has noted in this appraisal report whether any portion of the subject site is located in an identified Special Flood Hazard Area. Because the appraiser is not a surveyor, he or she makes no guarantees, express or implied, regarding this determination.

4. The appraiser will not give testimony or appear in court because he or she made an appraisal of the property in question, unless specific arrangements to do so have been made beforehand, or as otherwise required by law.

5. The appraiser has noted in this appraisal report any adverse conditions (such as needed repairs, deterioration, the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc.) observed during the inspection of the subject property or that he or she became aware of during the research involved in performing this appraisal. Unless otherwise stated in this appraisal report, the appraiser has no knowledge of any hidden or unapparent physical deficiencies or adverse conditions of the property (such as, but not limited to, needed repairs, deterioration, the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, adverse environmental conditions, etc.) that would make the property less valuable, and has assumed that there are no such conditions and makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied. The appraiser will not be responsible for any such conditions that do exist or for any engineering or testing that might be required to discover whether such conditions exist.

Because the appraiser is not an expert in the field of environmental hazards, this appraisal report must not be considered as an environmental assessment of the property.

6. The appraiser has based his or her appraisal report and valuation conclusion for an appraisal that is subject to satisfactory completion, repairs, or alterations on the assumption that the completion, repairs, or alterations of the subject property will be performed in a professional manner.

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APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:

1. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions.

2. I have have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and have no personal interest with respect to the parties involved.

3. I have not performed services, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three-year period immediately preceding acceptance of this assignment.

4. I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment.

5. My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results.

6. My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of this client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal.

7. My analyses, opinions, and conclusions, were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity, with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

8. I have have not made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.

9. Unless otherwise noted, no one has provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification.

SUPERVISORY APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION: The Supervisory Appraiser certifies and agrees that:

SUBJECT PROPERTY

ADDRESS OF PROPERTY APPRAISED
Did not inspect subject property
Did inspect exterior of subject property from street
Date of Inspection
APPRAISED VALUE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY $ Did inspect interior and exterior of subject property CLIENT Date of Inspection
Contact
Client Name COMPARABLE SALES
Client Address Did not inspect exterior of comparable sales from street Did inspect exterior of comparable sales from street
Email Address Date of Inspection
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Amy Nester
Appraisal Associates of Monterey County, LLC
P. O. Box 828
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
8316596900
[email protected]
05/26/2025
05/20/2025
AR034600
CA
07/13/2024
1232 Monterey St
Soledad, CA 93960
290000-300000
n/a
City of Soledad
248 Main Street Soledad
CA 93960
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SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Capital Campaign Overview and Fundraising Strategy
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Jessica Potts, Parks and Recreation Director
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2025

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STAFF REPORT
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.

Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on the proposed Parks and Recreation Capital Campaign and provide feedback on the campaign structure, recognition approach, and messaging strategy.

Executive Summary
The Parks and Recreation Department is preparing to launch a Capital Campaign to raise funds to complete planned facility upgrades at the Soledad Community Center. The campaign will target private donors, businesses, foundations, and other community supporters to address the $1.8 million funding gap that remains after the initial ARPA-funded phase 1 of the modernization. Included in the campaign will be a structured recognition program for donors at various levels, including limited room-naming opportunities for major contributions. Council feedback is requested to help shape the rollout of the campaign.

Background
The City of Soledad has made significant strides in improving parks and recreation infrastructure following the creation of the Parks and Recreation Department and the passage of Measure S. The Soledad Community Center has already received substantial renovations through a combination of ARPA funding, a grant from T-Mobile, and City support. The first phase of the modernization project is now wrapping up, including a complete commercial kitchen upgrade.

However, additional improvements are still needed. These include replacement of the facility’s emergency generator, HVAC upgrades, ADA restroom remodel, a trash and recycling enclosure, EV charging stations, and parking lot improvements such as upgraded lighting and landscaping to enhance safety and create a more inviting facility.

To address this funding gap, staff are launching a capital fundraising initiative, supported by a 107
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professional marketing consultant, to invite broad community investment and philanthropic support.

Review & Analysis
The campaign framework includes:

A clear public message distinguishing capital fundraising from regular City services or event sponsorships
A donor toolkit featuring campaign collateral for print and digital distribution Defined giving levels with donor recognition options, including naming opportunities tied to major philanthropic gifts
Staff is seeking Council feedback before moving forward with formal outreach to potential donors this fall.

Financial Considerations
There is no cost associated with this action. Funds raised through the campaign will be designated for the Community Center. Contributions can go directly to the City or through the fund established by the Community Foundation for Monterey County - Soledad Community Center Capital Campaign.

The City Council already designated $100,000 in funding from CDBG to the Community Center and staff has submitted the application to the California Department of Community Development for approval. If approved funding would be used for HVAC. However, this is just a fraction of the estimated $1.8 million to complete the renovations.

Alternatives
Receive the report and provide feedback on the campaign approach Request changes or adjustments to the strategy or recognition options Defer outreach until additional Council discussion or input is received Planning/CEQA
The City of Soledad has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Section 15378. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378.

Public Notice Requirements
Not Applicable.

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1 JOIN US in Building a
Stronger, Healthier Soledad
The Soledad Community Center is the heart of our city. Built in 1993, this 23,000-square-foot facility has served as a gathering place where neighbors become friends, children thrive, and our community strengthens through diverse programs and
services. From youth sports to senior wellness activities, the Community Center, managed by the Soledad Parks and Recreation Department, provides a space for everyone.

As we look to the future, we are dedicated to keeping the Soledad Community Center a safe and welcoming space for all ages. As our community grows, the Community Center must continue to offer affordable programs and services to residents of all abilities.

Through our Capital Campaign, we aim to enhance the facility and preserve it as a vibrant hub for connection, learning, and growth for generations to come.

Our goal is to raise $1.8 million to fund meaningful
transformations that will enhance the center’s accessibility, comfort, and functionality. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier Soledad—one where all visits, regardless of age or ability, have the opportunity to thrive.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
DID YOU KNOW?
The facility provides fitness opportunities for over 28,000 visits annually and offers youth and adult recreation programs for more than 3,200 participants each year.
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2 In 2024, the Soledad Community Center made a meaningful impact on our community, serving individuals of all ages in a variety of ways:

These statistics highlight the role the Soledad
Community Center plays in connecting,
supporting, and enriching our community. With
your continued support, we can expand these
programs and opportunities for even more
individuals in the years ahead.

Over 800 youth were served through our sports
programs, providing them opportunities to stay active,
develop teamwork skills, and grow through physical
activity.
100+ hours of community service were completed by
participants, contributing to the betterment of our local environment and strengthening community bonds.
1,500 individuals participated in arts and culture
programs, engaging in creative activities that enriched their lives and brought people together.

Our fitness and gym rooms were used over 28,000
times, offering a space for health and wellness to
thrive within our community.

The fields and facility were utilized over 1,500 times
for reservations, city events, and outreach programs,
further solidifying the center’s role as a community
gathering space.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
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3 We are seeking partnerships with local organizations who share our commitment to building a stronger Soledad. Your contribution will not only help us meet our financial goal but also demonstrate your investment in the future of our community.

By supporting this campaign, you will be directly involved in creating a lasting legacy that will benefit families, students, and neighbors for years to come.

OUR GOAL: $1.8 Million

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Emergency Generator: $483,000
Ensuring the safety of our community during power outages, especially in emergencies like natural disasters.

HVAC Upgrades: $180,000
Upgrading the facility’s heating and cooling systems to ensure year-round comfort for all who use our space.

ADA Restroom Remodel: $273,000
Improving accessibility and inclusivity for all visitors with a fully remodeled restroom facility.

Trash & Recycling Enclosure: $48,000
Enhancing the sustainability of our space with a dedicated and efficient trash and recycling system.

EV Charging & Landscaping: $366,000
Supporting the future of clean energy with electric vehicle charging stations and beautifying our surroundings with thoughtful landscaping.

Parking Lot Lighting Upgrades: $110,000
Increasing safety and visibility with updates throughout the parking area.

Our Specific Investment Goals
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4 THE IMPACT
of your Investment

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Emergency
Preparedness
Health &
Wellness for All
Full-Service
Recreation
Safe Space
for Youth
Guarantees we remain operational and ready to
serve our community in the event of extreme power
failure or natural disaster.

Providing affordable and accessible health and
wellness options, creating opportunities for every
individual to stay healthy and active.

Your contribution is more than just a donation — it’s a commitment to creating a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those around us. Together, we can make our vision a reality and ensure that our community remains resilient, connected, and thriving for years to come.

Offering a safe, welcoming environment where
young people can engage in programs, enjoy open
gym basketball, and make new friends.

From sports and social activities to arts and cultural
events, your support helps foster a thriving community
space for all ages and interests.
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5 IMPACT STORIES
Shaping Future Leaders and Empowering the Community

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
ELIZABETH M.

Future Educator
“My career aspirations [and goals] have been greatly influenced by [the Center]. Working with [the] community has given me invaluable knowledge… This experience has reinforced my determination to become an elementary school teacher… I appreciate [giving] back to my community while preparing for a career in teaching.”
As Elizabeth prepares for a career in education, her experience working with the youth and families of the community has taught her the importance of creativity, communication, and organizational skills—qualities that will serve her well in the classroom. Elizabeth is a shining example of the growth and impact the Center fosters in its staff, preparing them for meaningful roles in the broader community.

The Soledad Community Center has served as a cornerstone for youth development, fostering personal and professional growth for many individuals who have walked through its doors. Through the dedication of our passionate staff, the Center has become a place where young individuals gain professional hands-on experience while giving back to the community.
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6 “The Soledad Community Center holds a special place in my heart. It was my first job, and through it, I learned valuable skills like leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. I came to the Center lacking selfconfidence, but the support I received helped me discover the confidence within myself to make a positive impact on the world. Without the Soledad Community Center, I wouldn’t be the person I am today, and I’m forever grateful for that.”
Shelby’s experience was a transformative one. The skills she developed empowered her to become a confident individual capable of making a meaningful difference. The Soledad Community Center was not just a first job for Shelby; it was the place that shaped her into the confident, positive force she is today.

SHELBY S.

A Journey of Growth and Confidence
These stories are just a glimpse into the impact the Soledad Community Center has had on the lives of its staff and the community it serves. Through your generous support, we can continue to provide the necessary resources and opportunities to foster the growth of young people, preparing them to lead with confidence and compassion.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Supporting the Future
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7 Sponsorship
Levels
Naming right opportunity
for room A, B, or C
Naming right opportunity
for room D, E
Logo placement on public-facinig
campaign materials. (e.g., flyers, etc)
Website recognition
VIP invitations to special events
Permanent recognition on Donor Wall
Social media campaign recognition
Platinum
GoldSilverBronze
Community
Builder
Partner
Champion
Sponsor
Friend of
Soledad

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Soledad Community Impact Center
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum
Community Builder Champion Sponsor Friend of Soledad
Gold
Partner
Silver Bronze
$100,000 - $250,000
$10,000 - $24,999 $2,500 - $4,999 $1,000 - 2,499
$75,000 - $99,999
$5,000 - $9,999
$50,000 - $74,999 $25,000 - $49,999
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8 Soledad Community Impact Center
Naming Rights Opportunities
Large Gym: Legacy Partner $300,000
(A) Kitchen: Nourishment Sponsor $250,000
(B) Large Multi-purpose Room: Impact Partner $100,000
(C) Basketball Scoreboards: Hall of Fame (2) $100,000
(D) Gymnasium/Fitness Center: Active Living Sponsor $50,000 (E) Small Multi-purpose Room: Tiny but Mighty Partner $50,000 Computer Lab: Innovation Partner $25,000
Performing Stage: Spotlight Sponsor $20,000
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Support the Soledad Community Center Capital
The City of Soledad is working to revitalize the Soledad Community Center, and the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is helping facilitate donations for this important project. With your generous contributions, we can enhance this space to better serve the needs of our community for years to come.

Online
Donations
You can make an online donation
easily by scanning the QR code
below, which will take you directly
to our donation page.

Send a check made payable to Community Foundation
for Monterey County with “Soledad Community Center
Capital Campaign” in the memo line. Please mail it to:

To make a donation over the phone, please call
831.375.9712. Our team is available Monday
through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tax Deductibility:

Donations to the Soledad Community Center
Capital Campaign fund are tax-deductible. The
Community Foundation for Monterey County
(CFMC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, and our Tax ID number is 94-1615897.

Community Foundation for Monterey County
2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940
By Check:

By Phone:
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Jessica Potts
Parks and Recreation Director
Megan Hunter
City Manager
City Council
Mayor/Chair
Anna Velazquez
[email protected]
Council Member
Ben Caldera
[email protected]
Council Member
Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez
[email protected]
Council Member
Evarista Bañuelos
[email protected]
Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice Chair
Fernando Cabrera
[email protected]
831.223.5250
[email protected]
831.223.5043
[email protected]
560 Walker Dr.

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SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6274, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving an Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for Services (“CAL FIRE”) from July 1, 2025 To June 30, 2026 at a Not To Exceed Cost of $2,637,549, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2025

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STAFF REPORT
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No.6274, "Approving an Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (“CAL FIRE”) for Services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 at a Not to Exceed Cost of $2,637,549, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad".

Executive Summary
The City of Soledad has contracted with CAL FIRE since January 2012. CAL FIRE is a modern, fullservice fire protection and emergency management agency that provides comprehensive fire protection to local governments when requested. The current one-year agreement expired on June 30, 2025. CAL FIRE representatives and City staff have been discussing a new contract for services since April 2025. While staff would have preferred a new three-year agreement, the increased cost is prohibitive at this time and does not represent a sound fiscal decision until the City can secure an additional revenue source to cover the increased cost of fire staffing to the industry standard of 3-0. The proposed one-year agreement ensures the City continues to receive adequate fire protection services and provides time to evaluate and pursue approval of a measure to fund future fire services. City staff just received the full agreement from Sacramento, which explains the delay in bringing this item before the City Council.

Background
In the fall of 2011, to address the economic downturn and the continuing structural budget deficits that the City of Soledad faced, City Staff conducted an in-depth review of how to improve the City’s financial situation and condition. This review required consideration of staffing levels, particularly in 121
public safety services and programs. As part of the City’s in-depth review of how to improve the City’s financial situation and condition, Staff considered contracting with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for fire protection services. CAL FIRE is a modern, full-service fire protection and emergency management agency that provides comprehensive fire protection to local governments when requested.

In January 2024, the Staff presented to the City Council an analysis of what the cost might be to bring the fire services "in-house". The analysis showed that it continues to be economically favorable to continue contracting with CAL FIRE even when ultimately moving to the industry standard of 3-0 staffing.

The current one-year contract with CAL FIRE expired on June 30, 2025. Over the past few months Staff has met with CAL FIRE representatives to prepare and assemble the attached Contract with the State of California for continuation of emergency fire protection services. Delays in Sacramento have resulted in the City not receiving the actual agreement until this time to present to the City Council. The cooperative agreement is attached hereto for City Council consideration and approval.

Review & Analysis
The City began negotiations with CAL FIRE representatives in April 2025. The proposed one-year agreement has increased staffing to move staffing levels to the industry standard of 3-0. The estimated cost to move the Fire Department to full 3-0 staffing is approximately $3,500,000. The State of California has also been unwilling to add language to allow the reopening of a multi-year agreement if the City was unable to secure an additional funding source to cover the increased costs. Therefore, Staff continues to recommend a new one-year agreement to provide time to secure an additional funding source, such as the Fire Parcel Tax, which is currently being explored, and/or receive Safer Grants for some of the proposed additional fire personnel.

The key terms and costs are as follows:

Term
One year (1) July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Scope
Emergency fire protection, emergency response and basic life support; dispatch services; management and administration services
Cost
Fiscal Year 2025-2026, $2,637,549, 22.55% increase over FY 2024-2025 The majority of the increase is due to an additional Fire Apparatus Engineer position to meet the CAL FIRE requirements for all contract renewals that are not at the 3-0 industry standard staffing factor. The City is appreciative of the partnership with CAL FIRE and their willingness to work with the City to secure additional funding to achieve the 3-0 staffing requirement.

The City of Soledad has a need to provide an important emergency service delivery system within limited resources. Through the attached cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE, the City recognizes the value of a regional approach and solution. By partnering with CAL FIRE and its family of districts in Monterey and San Benito Counties, the City can provide the level of service desired by the community while containing costs.
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CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Contract CAL FIRE PowerPoint Presentation
Financial Considerations
The proposed Agreement represents a 22.55% increase in costs over the previous fiscal year cost. The primary reason for the increase is a change in personnel staffing with the addition of a Fire Apparatus Engineer position.

When compared to the cost of a stand-alone fire department, the contract with CAL FIRE is still the most cost effective alternative for the City. In January 2024, staff reported the cost of a stand-alone fire department would cost well over $3,000,000, at the current staffing levels, and bring a host of additional staff costs in recruiting and pension liability.

In addition, CAL FIRE currently staffs the closest CAL FIRE Station with three personnel twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. This action provides the City of Soledad with an additional engine for simultaneous calls and as the second engine on scene for a reported structure fire.

There is no effect on the current FY 2025-2026 budget, since Staff was aware of the contract amount and has already budgeted for the contract.

Alternatives
Adopt the attached Resolution as recommended; or
Do not adopt the Resolution, which is not recommended since the City needs to provide fire services and there is no other viable alternative at this time; or Provide other direction to staff.

Planning/CEQA
Approval of a new service agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is not considered a project for the purposes of CEQA since it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or indirect impact to the environment. (See CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.) Public Notice Requirements
None at this time.

Attachment(s):
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RESOLUTION NO. 6274

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD

APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AT A NOT TO EXCEED COST OF $2,637,549, AND AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE

CITY OF SOLEDAD
WHEREAS, the City of Soledad, like many other California cities, is faced with the challenge of providing fire protection services at increasing costs and declining revenues; and WHEREAS, City Staff conducted a review of how to improve the City’s financial situation and condition and considered ways to reduce its fire protection costs; and WHEREAS, after determining that it was more economical to contract for fire protection services than to operate its own fire department, the City commenced contracting for such service with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Services (“CAL FIRE”) in 2012 and has continued to be satisfied with CAL FIRE’s performance since that time; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6112, approving an agreement with the CAL FIRE extending the provision of fire protection services for one year, to June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City commenced contract negotiations with CAL FIRE in April of 2025 and has now agreed on the terms of a new contract with an effective starting date of July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, approval of a new service agreement with CAL FIRE is not considered a project for the purposes of CEQA since it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or indirect impact to the environment. (See CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Soledad that the “Cooperative Fire Programs Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement” between the City and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved as to substantial form and content and the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City of Soledad upon a determination that the contract is in final form.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Soledad that the City’s costs for the term of said agreement shall not exceed $2,637,549. 124
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 20th of August, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES, Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
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ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
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MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
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City of Soledad
•The City of Soledad has protected the citizens since
1925.
•The City of Soledad assumed fire protection
responsibilities for the Mission Soledad Rural Fire
Protection District in 1998. • 60 sq miles (38,400 ac) • 1150 people •In 2012 the City of Soledad and Mission Soledad Rural
Fire Protection District entered a Cooperative Fire
Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE.
•Soledad FD • 65 sq miles (41,400 ac) • Total calls for service 1900 +
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City of Soledad FireDepartment
1 Fire Station
• Built in 1950’s
2 Type 1 Fire Engines
• 2017 Smeal (Front Line)
• 2008 HME (Reserve)
1 Aerial Ladder Truck
• 2024 Smeal
2/0 staffed engine
• 2 FC, 4 Engineers (currently)
Calls for service in 2024 – 1,743
• 1421medical, including Vehicle Accidents
• 204 fires
• 61 public assists
• 57 haz/mat
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Proposed FY25-26
4 •Starts with new Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement (July 1, 2025) • 1 year “Not to exceed” contract - $2,637,549
•Phased-In approach to improved fire department operations, administration and safety, by adding 1 additional seated position for fire department operations •Utilizes cost share agreements with other CAL FIRE Cooperators within Monterey County
•Provides a foundation for future fire department operations consistent with the expansion of the service requirement
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Proposed FY25-26
5 •Staffing – 2/0 BLS Daily Staffing
• (1) Battalion Chief (.33 cost share)
• (3) Fire Captains
• (4) Fire Apparatus Engineers
• Training Captain (.33 cost share)
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic (.33 cost share)
• Communications Operator (1.21 cost share)
• Cost Share admin staff (.30)
•Operations & Equipment
• BC Vehicle
• All Fire Apparatus
$2,637,549
Battalion Chief
• FD Operations and administration
• Incident Safety
2 Person Daily Staffing
◦ FC- Station manager, incident accountability, safety
both sides of shift
◦ FAE- Asst station manager, incident accountability,
personnel stability(JAC)
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Proposed FY26-27
6 •Staffing – 3/0 BLS Daily Staffing
• (1) Battalion Chief (.33 cost share)
• (3) Fire Captains
• (6) Fire Apparatus Engineers
• Training Captain (.33 cost share)
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic (.33 cost share)
• Communications Operator (1.21 cost share)
• Cost Share admin staff (.30)
•Operations & Equipment
• BC Vehicle
• All Fire Apparatus
$3,500,000 (Estimate)
Battalion Chief
• FD Operations and administration
• Incident Safety
3 Person Daily Staffing
◦ FC- Station manager, incident accountability, safety
both sides of shift
◦ FAE- Asst station manager, incident accountability,
personnel stability(JAC)
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Aromas Tri-County Fire Protection District 1993
Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District 2002
Cypress Fire Protection District 1993
Pebble Beach Community Services District 1982
South Monterey County Fire protection District 1997
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SUBJECT: Acceptance of the City and Soledad Successor Agency's Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council and the Board of Directors of the Soledad Successor Agency
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2025

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STAFF REPORT
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Soledad Successor Agency accept the City and Successor Agency’s Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024.

Executive Summary
Each year, the City is required by the California Government Code to conduct an audit of the fiscal year-end financial statements for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and Enterprise Funds by an independent certified public accountant. For fiscal year-end June 30, 2024, the City of Soledad also had expenditures greater than $750,000 of Federal Grant Funds, which required a Single Audit. The current auditor’s report opinion is that the presented financial statements were free from any material misstatements, or in other words, are a “clean audit”.

Background
The State of California Government Code (Sections 25250 & 25253) require all general-purpose local government to issue an annual report on the financial position and activities of that government. The report must be presented in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and must be audited by an independent firm of certified public accountants (CPA) in conformance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAGAS). The goal of the audit by an independent firm is to provide reasonable assurance that the accounting transactions, practices, and procedures result in a fair presentation of the financial position of the organization. In addition, the audit provides the same type of assurance about management’s assertions about the adequacy of internal accounting controls to safeguard the assets of the entities.
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City of Soledad Independent Auditor's Report and Financial Statements FY 2024-2024
City of Soledad Management Report FY 2023-2024
Measure Y and S Auditors Letter
The City of Soledad received $6.2 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds. In the fiscal year 2023- 24, the City expended more than $750,000 of Federal Grant funds which required a more detailed audit of the City’s grant funds receipts and expenditures and the issuance of a Single Audit.

Review & Analysis
The independent auditor has rendered an unqualified audit opinion indicating that the City and Successor Agency are materially in compliance and have accounting records that properly reflect the financial position of those entities. Included in the report is a letter from the auditor stating that the Measure Y and Measure S cash receipts and disbursements have been accounted for in a proper manner.

This information will be presented to the City’s new consolidated Transactions and Use Tax Citizen Oversight Committee at their next scheduled meeting.

Financial Considerations
There is no cost associated with the acceptance of the audited financial statements.

Alternatives
Receive and file audited financial statements for FY 2023-2024.

Postpone the acceptance of the audited report pending clarification, if any.

Planning/CEQA
The City has determined that acceptance of the Audited Financial Statements is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15061, subdivision (b)(3) and 15273. The acceptance of the Audited Financial Statements for fiscal year 2023-2024 has no possibility of causing significant environmental effects.

Public Notice Requirements
None required.

Attachment(s):
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CITY OF SOLEDAD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 1 – 3
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

Government-Wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position 4
Statement of Activities 5
Fund Financial Statements
Balance Sheet - Governmental Funds 6
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Net Position 7
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in
Fund Balances – Governmental Funds 8
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
to the Statement of Activities 9
Statement of Net Position – Proprietary Funds 10
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position – Proprietary Funds 11
Statement of Cash Flows – Proprietary Funds 12
Statement of Fiduciary Assets and Liabilities – Custodial Funds 13 Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position – Custodial Funds 14 Statement of Fiduciary Net Position – Private Purpose Trust Fund 15 Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position – Private Purpose Trust Fund 16 Notes to Basic Financial Statements 17 – 45
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Page
Required Supplementary Information
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – General Fund 46
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – American Rescue Plan Fund 47 Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Program Income Fund 48
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Park Grant (Prop 68) Fund 49 Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Measure X Fund 50
Schedule of the City’s Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability 51 Schedule of Contributions 52
Supplemental Only Information
Combining Balance Sheet – Nonmajor Governmental Funds 53 – 55 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances – Nonmajor Governmental Funds 56 – 58 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL

OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER

MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT
AUDITING STANDARDS 59 – 60
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE FOR

EACH MAJOR PROGRAM AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE 61 – 63
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 64
Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 65
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs 66
Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings 67

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BRYANT L. JOLLEY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Bryant L. Jolley C.P.A.

Ryan P. Jolley C.P.A.

Darryl L. Smith C.P.A.

Luis A. Perez C.P.A.

Lan T. Kimoto

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Soledad, California
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinions
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Soledad (the “City”), California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City, as of June 30, 2024, and the respective changes in financial position, and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the City’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter. 166
2 Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinions. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards, we:
 Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.  Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
 Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
 Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the City’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.

Required Supplementary Information
Management has omitted the management’s discussion and analysis that accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require to be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such missing information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. Our opinion on the basic financial statements is not affected by this missing information.

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the budgetary comparison information on pages 46–50, the schedule of the City’s proportionate share of net pension liability on page 51, and the schedule of contributions on page 52, be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of 167
3 America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements.

We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.

Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements. The accompanying combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements and schedule of expenditures of federal awards, as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.

Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated July 31, 2025, on our consideration of the City’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.

July 31, 2025
168
See accompanying notes. 4

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2024
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
ASSETS
Cash and investments 27,344,139 $ 17,232,060 $ 44,576,199 $ Cash and investments with fiscal agent - 606 606 Accounts receivable, net 305,343 2,874,669 3,180,012 Internal balances (8,726) 8,726 - Due from other governments 4,368,173 - 4,368,173 Interest receivable 16,357 9,353 25,710 Notes receivable 9,048,161 24,568 9,072,729 Deferred charges - 1,875,104 1,875,104 Capital assets, net of allowance
for depreciation 53,372,464 43,845,870 97,218,334 Total assets 75,397,550 84,919,317 160,316,867 DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES 1,426,642 2,675,261 4,101,903 LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expense 1,019,507 1,026,706 2,046,213 Accrued interest payable 974 1,046 2,020 Unearned revenues 70,000 - 70,000 Deposits payable 217,853 172,076 389,929 Long-term liabilities Due within one year 44,398 1,618,618 1,663,016 Due in more than one year 11,171 23,893,352 23,904,523 Compensated absences 855,322 358,192 1,213,514 Lease liability 93,693 38,090 131,783 Net pension liability 2,727,315 5,114,307 7,841,622 Total liabilities 29,835,395 7,427,225 37,262,620 DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES 145,891 227,508 373,399 NET POSITION Net investment in capital assets 43,790,301 27,857,190 71,647,491 Restricted for debt service - 1,543,044 1,543,044 Restricted for long-term notes receivable 9,048,161 - 9,048,161 Restricted for specific projects and programs 21,659,364 - 21,659,364 Unrestricted 17,442,672 5,442,019 22,884,691 Total net position $ 46,842,906 79,939,845 $ 126,782,751 $ 169
See accompanying notes. 5

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Operating Capital
Charges for Grants and Grants and Governmental Business-Type Expense Services Contributions Contributions Activities Activities Total Primary Government
Governmental activities
General government 2,844,462 $ - $ - $ 165,669 $ (2,678,793) $ - $ (2,678,793) $ Public works 4,518,196 - 945,741 1,463,669 (2,108,786) - (2,108,786) Community development 2,104,403 539,549 1,141,275 - (423,579) - (423,579) Public safety 6,743,452 439,192 639,904 47,345 (5,617,011) - (5,617,011) Community services 938,588 200,114 5,142,806 149,312 4,553,644 - 4,553,644 Debt Service Interest and fiscal charges - 7,603 - - (7,603) - (7,603) Total governmental activities 1,178,855 17,156,704 7,869,726 1,825,995 (6,282,128) - (6,282,128) Business-type activities Water 4,408,327 3,585,584 - 229,900 - (592,843) (592,843) Sewer 7,499,843 7,279,477 - 754,424 - 534,058 534,058 Garbage 4,330,056 3,571,860 122 - - 758,318 758,318 Total business-type activities 15,195,117 15,480,030 122 984,324 - 699,533 699,533 Total primary government $ 32,636,734 16,373,972 $ 7,869,848 $ 2,810,319 $ (6,282,128) 699,533 (5,582,595) General Revenue Property taxes and assessments 5,934,340 - 5,934,340 Sales taxes 5,724,029 - 5,724,029 Franchise and other taxes 200,959 - 200,959 Transient lodging taxes 247,093 - 247,093 Utility users tax 1,005,992 - 1,005,992 Business license tax 101,435 - 101,435 Investment income 1,283,543 776,978 2,060,521 Rents and other income 43,398 33,097 76,495 Transfers (1,090,000) 1,090,000 - Total general revenue and transfers 15,630,789 (279,925) 15,350,864 Change in Net Position 419,608 9,348,661 9,768,269 Net Position Beginning of year 70,591,184 46,423,298 117,014,482 End of year 79,939,845 $ 46,842,906 $ 126,782,751 $ Functions/Programs
Net Revenue/(Expense) and
Program Revenue Changes in Net Position
170
See accompanying notes. 6

CITY OF SOLEDAD
BALANCE SHEET – GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2024
Other Total
American Park Grant Governmental Governmental
General Rescue Plan Program Income Prop 68 Measure X Funds Funds ASSETS
Cash and investments 10,409,051 $ 2,650,786 $ 492,112 $ - $ 4,397,487 $ 9,226,785 $ 27,176,221 $ Accounts receivable 168,057 - - - - 137,286 305,343 Due from other governments 1,524,426 - - 1,686,593 541,460 615,694 4,368,173 Due from other funds 2,321,672 - - - - - 2,321,672 Interest receivable 6,985 1,590 262 - 2,389 5,041 16,267 Notes receivable - - 6,376,490 - - 2,671,671 9,048,161 Total assets $ 2,652,376 14,430,191 $ 6,868,864 $ 1,686,593 $ 4,941,336 $ 12,656,477 $ 43,235,837 $

LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expense 663,315 95,237 - 3,410 77,996 152,258 992,216 Unearned revenues 70,000 - - - - - 70,000 Due to other funds - - - 1,913,426 - 408,246 2,321,672 Advance from other funds - - - - - 8,726 8,726 Deposits and other liabilities - 217,853 - - - - 217,853 Total liabilities 95,237 951,168 - 1,916,836 77,996 569,230 3,610,467 DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable revenues - - 6,376,490 - - 2,671,671 9,048,161 Total deferred inflows of resources - - 6,376,490 - - 2,671,671 9,048,161 FUND BALANCE Restricted
Capital improvement projects 6,933,719 - - - - 2,647,367 9,581,086 Circulation improvements - - - - 4,863,340 2,395,538 7,258,878 Lighting, landscape & park maintenance - - - - - 3,351,793 3,351,793 Public safety programs - - - - - 873,206 873,206 Community services - - - - - 57,623 57,623 Low-income housing activities - - 492,374 - - 102,027 594,401 Committed for contingency reserve 2,000,000 - - - - - 2,000,000 Unassigned 2,557,139 4,545,304 - (230,243) - (11,978) 6,860,222 Total fund balance 13,479,023 2,557,139 492,374 (230,243) 4,863,340 9,415,576 30,577,209 Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources,
and fund balance 14,430,191 $ 2,652,376 $ 6,868,864 $ 1,686,593 $ 4,941,336 $ 12,656,477 $ 43,235,837 $ Special Revenue Funds
171
See accompanying notes. 7

CITY OF SOLEDAD

RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO

THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2024
Total governmental fund balance 30,577,209 $
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position are different because:

Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds 43,845,870 Governmental long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds (149,262) Compensated absences are not due and payable in the current period and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds (855,322) Net pension liability applicable to governmental activities are not due and payable in the current period and accordingly is not reported in the governmental funds (5,114,307) Deferred outflows of resources related to net pension liability, represent an consumption of net pension or fund balance that applies to future period(s) and so 2,675,261 will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (revenue) until that time Deferred inflows of resources related to net pension liability, represent an acquisition of net pension or fund balance that applies to future period(s) and so will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time (227,508) Interest on long-term debt is reported as an expenditure of the Governmental Funds when paid because it requires the use of current financial resources. However, accrued interest must be recorded when incurred (974) Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of fleet maintenance and computer services to individual funds. The assets and liabilities of the internal service fund are included in governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position. 140,717 Certain revenues in Governmental Funds are deferred because they are not collected within the prescribed time period after fiscal year end.

Those revenues are recognized on the accrual basis in Governmental Activities 9,048,161
Net position of governmental activities $ 79,939,845
172
See accompanying notes. 8

CITY OF SOLEDAD
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES – GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Other Total
American Park Grant Governmental Governmental
General Rescue Plan Program Income Prop 68 Measure X Funds Funds Revenue
Taxes and assessments 11,735,795 $ - $ - $ - $ 842,930 $ 1,748,683 $ 14,327,408 $ Licenses, permits and impact fees 681,737 - - - - 726,265 1,408,002 Intergovernmental 246,073 - - 4,947,521 330,593 1,813,583 7,337,770 Charges for services 200,114 - - - - - 200,114 Fines and forfeitures 45,893 - - - - - 45,893 Rents 18,735 - - - - - 18,735 Interest 173,437 496,197 20,228 - 180,060 631,397 1,501,319 Loan repayments - - 62,089 - - 36,312 98,401 Other - 423,743 - - - 30,099 453,842 Total revenue 13,848,287 173,437 82,317 4,947,521 1,353,583 4,986,339 25,391,484 Expenditures Current
General government 2,678,929 - - - - - 2,678,929 Public works 1,974,106 - - - 472,746 1,332,412 3,779,264 Community development 1,134,168 745,656 41,538 - - 433,105 2,354,467 Public safety 6,723,788 - - - - 29,225 6,753,013 Community services 605,079 - - - - 101,247 706,326 Capital outlay 212,546 1,496,222 - 559,405 - 1,403,192 3,671,365 Debt Service Principal 124,366 - - - - - 124,366 Interest and fiscal charges - 4,545 - - - 3,058 7,603 Total expenditures 13,457,527 2,241,878 41,538 559,405 472,746 3,302,239 20,075,333 Revenue over/(under) expenditures 390,760 (2,068,441) 40,779 4,388,116 880,837 1,684,100 5,316,151 Other Financing Sources/(Uses) Transfers in/(out) - net - 1,070,164 - - - 19,836 1,090,000 - 1,070,164 - - - 19,836 1,090,000 Change in Fund Balance (2,068,441) 1,460,924 40,779 4,388,116 880,837 1,703,936 6,406,151 Fund Balance Beginning of year 12,018,099 4,625,580 451,595 (4,618,359) 3,982,503 7,711,640 24,171,058 End of year $ 2,557,139 13,479,023 $ 492,374 $ (230,243) $ 4,863,340 $ 9,415,576 $ 30,577,209 $ Special Revenue Funds
173
See accompanying notes. 9

CITY OF SOLEDAD

RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND

CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Net change in fund balance - total governmental funds 6,406,151 $ Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Activities are different because:

Depreciation expense on capital assets is reported in the Statement of Activities, but they do not require the use of current financial resources. Therefore, depreciation expense is not required as expenditures in Governmental Funds Depreciation and amortization expense (1,338,340) Capital outlay 3,671,365 Issuance of long-term notes receivable is unavailable in governmental funds, but the 355,096 issuance is recorded as revenues in the statement of activities Repayment of long-term notes receivable is revenue in governmental funds, but the repayment reduces long-term assets in the statement of net position (109,471) Repayment of long-term debt is an expenditure in governmental funds, but the repayment reduces long-term liabilities in the statement of net position 124,366 Pension expenses reported in the Statement of Activities do no require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported as expenditures in the Governmental Funds 342,507 Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of fleet maintenance and computer services to individual funds. The net revenue (loss) of certain activities of internal service funds is reported with governmental activities 68,239 Compensated absence costs in the Statement of Activities does not require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, is not reported as expenditures in Governmental Funds (171,252)
Change in net position of governmental activities 9,348,661 $ 174
See accompanying notes. 10

CITY OF SOLEDAD
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION – PROPRIETARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2024
Governmental
Total Activities
Proprietary Internal
Water Sewer Garbage Funds Service Fund
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and investments 2,596,015 $ 13,334,806 $ 1,301,239 $ 17,232,060 $ 167,918 $ Cash and investments with fiscal agent 606 - - 606 - Accounts receivable 523,631 1,706,935 644,103 2,874,669 - Interest receivable 7,154 1,505 694 9,353 90 Total current assets 15,048,895 3,121,757 1,946,036 20,116,688 168,008 Non-current assets Loan receivable 18,922 5,646 - 24,568 - Deferred charges - 1,875,104 - 1,875,104 - Advances to other funds - 8,726 - 8,726 - Property, plant and equipment, net of allowance for depreciation/amortization 44,701,632 8,667,528 3,304 53,372,464 57,090 Total assets 61,640,003 11,808,207 1,949,340 75,397,550 225,098 DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES 490,177 753,930 182,535 1,426,642 - LIABILITIES Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 157,352 766,359 102,995 1,026,706 27,291 Accrued interest 1,046 - - 1,046 - Unearned revenues 18,922 5,646 - 24,568 - Deposits 68,506 41,960 61,610 172,076 - Current portion of long-term debt 1,542,438 76,180 - 1,618,618 - Total current liabilities 322,006 2,356,403 164,605 2,843,014 27,291 Non-current liabilities Long-term debt 756,780 23,136,572 - 23,893,352 - Lease liability 38,090 - - 38,090 - Net pension liability 937,073 1,441,290 348,952 2,727,315 - Compensated absences 132,449 176,209 49,534 358,192 - Total noncurrent liabilities 24,754,071 1,864,392 398,486 27,016,949 - Total liabilities 27,110,474 2,186,398 563,091 29,859,963 27,291 DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES 64,115 41,685 15,523 121,323 - NET POSITION Net investment in capital assets 7,834,568 20,022,622 - 27,857,190 57,090 Restricted for debt service 606 1,542,438 - 1,543,044 - Unrestricted/(deficit) 13,654,284 2,235,127 1,553,261 17,442,672 140,717 Total net position/(deficit) $ 10,070,301 35,219,344 $ 1,553,261 $ 46,842,906 $ 197,807 $ Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
175
See accompanying notes. 11

CITY OF SOLEDAD
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION –

PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Governmental
Total Activities
Proprietary Internal
Water Sewer Garbage Funds Service Fund
Operating Revenue
Charges for services $ 7,279,477 3,585,584 $ 4,330,056 $ 15,195,117 $ 1,053,956 $ Total operating income 7,279,477 3,585,584 4,330,056 15,195,117 1,053,956 Operating Expense Contractual services and utilities 1,177,549 1,938,717 2,928,159 6,044,425 984,654 Personnel 1,541,791 3,266,231 559,422 5,367,444 - Supplies and materials 1,271,363 875,100 80,973 2,227,436 - Depreciation 1,184,931 400,040 3,306 1,588,277 4,420 Total operating expense 7,264,979 4,390,743 3,571,860 15,227,582 989,074 Operating income/(loss) 14,498 (805,159) 758,196 (32,465) 64,882 Nonoperating Revenue/(Expense) Development impact fees 229,900 105,554 - 335,454 - Other income 3,507 - 29,712 33,219 - Interest income 130,711 558,345 87,922 776,978 3,357 Interest expense (234,864) (17,584) - (252,448) - Total nonoperating revenue/(expense) 429,035 346,534 117,634 893,203 3,357 Net income/(loss) before transfers (458,625) 443,533 875,830 860,738 68,239 Operating Transfers In/(Out) - - (1,090,000) (1,090,000) - Capital Contributions 648,870 - - 648,870 - Change in Net Position 1,092,403 (458,625) (214,170) 419,608 68,239 Net Position Beginning of year, restated 34,126,941 10,528,926 1,767,431 46,423,298 129,568 End of year $ 35,219,344 10,070,301 $ 1,553,261 $ 46,842,906 $ 197,807 $ Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
176
See accompanying notes. 12

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Governmental
Total Activities
Business-Type Internal
Water Sewer Garbage Funds Service Fund
Operating Activities
Receipts from customers and users 3,476,620 $ 6,893,470 $ 4,268,203 $ 14,638,293 $ 1,053,956 $ Payments for contractual services and utilities (1,174,707) (1,105,982) (3,083,664) (5,364,353) (968,132) Payments to employees (1,116,831) (2,601,941) (398,345) (4,117,117) - Payment to suppliers (1,271,363) (875,100) (80,973) (2,227,436) - Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,310,447 (86,281) 705,221 2,929,387 85,824 Non-capital Financial Activities Payments from developers 233,407 105,554 29,712 368,673 - Proceeds from other government - 1,918 - 1,918 - Payments (to)/from other funds 166,043 6,427 (1,090,000) (917,530) - Net cash provided by (used in) noncapital financing activities 273,515 239,834 (1,060,288) (546,939) - Capital and Related Financing Activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment (51,322) (916,252) - (967,574) - Capital grant - 648,870 - 648,870 - Bond issuance costs payments - - - - - Principal paid on long-term debt (182,321) (1,542,438) - (1,724,759) - Interest paid on long-term debt (234,864) (19,872) - (254,736) - Net cash provided by (used in) capital and related financing activities (2,044,684) (253,515) - (2,298,199) - Investing Activities Interest received 555,675 130,284 87,819 773,778 3,296 Net cash provided by investing activities 555,675 130,284 87,819 773,778 3,296 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash 1,094,953 30,322 (267,248) 858,027 89,120 Cash Beginning of year 12,239,853 2,566,299 1,568,487 16,374,639 78,798 End of year $ 13,334,806 2,596,621 $ 1,301,239 $ 17,232,666 $ 167,918 $ Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Operating income (loss) (805,159) $ 14,498 $ 758,196 $ (32,465) $ 64,882 $ Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss)
to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:

Depreciation 400,040 1,184,931 3,306 1,588,277 4,420 (Increase) Decrease in Accounts Receivable (91,387) (384,969) (62,823) (539,179) - (Increase) Decrease in Deferred Charges - 234,864 - 234,864 - (Increase) Decrease in Deferred Outflow of Resources (231,171) (498,457) (103,835) (833,463) - Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Revenues (6,427) (1,918) - (8,345) - Increase (Decrease) in Deposits (11,150) 880 970 (9,300) - Increase (Decrease) in Compensated Absences 44,774 19,732 12,072 76,578 - Increase (Decrease) in Net Pension Liability 590,613 1,099,555 243,679 1,933,847 - Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Inflow of Resources 20,744 43,460 9,161 73,365 - Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 597,871 2,842 (155,505) 445,208 16,522 Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities $ 2,310,447 (86,281) $ 705,221 $ 2,929,387 $ 85,824 $ Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds
177
See accompanying notes 13

CITY OF SOLEDAD
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES – CUSTODIAL FUNDS JUNE 30, 2024
The Vineyards Diamond Ridge
Assessment Assessment
District District Total
ASSETS
Cash and investments 134,727 $ 755,855 $ 890,582 $
Cash and investments with fiscal agent 133,238 158,931 292,169 Interest receivable 72 403 475 Total assets 915,189 268,037 1,183,226 LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - - - Total liabilities - - - NET POSITION Restricted for other governments 268,037 915,189 1,183,226 Total net position $ 915,189 268,037 $ 1,183,226 $ 178
See accompanying notes 14

CITY OF SOLEDAD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION – CUSTODIAL FUNDS JUNE 30, 2024
The Vineyards Diamond Ridge
Assessment Assessment
District District Total

ADDITIONS
Property taxes 266,119 $ 319,948 $ 586,067 $
Interest revenue 14,227 35,363 49,590
Total additions 355,311 280,346 635,657 DEDUCTIONS
Professional services 2,074 $ 5,076 $ 7,150 $
Loan payment 190,000 165,000 355,000 Interest expense 62,094 136,568 198,662 Total deductions 306,644 254,168 560,812 Change in Net Position 26,178 48,667 74,845 NET POSITION Beginning of year 241,859 866,522 1,108,381 End of year $ 915,189 268,037 $ 1,183,226 $ 179
See accompanying notes 15

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
PRIVATE-PURPOSE TRUST FUND – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JUNE 30, 2024
Assets
Cash and investments
Held in City Treasury 1,628,094 $
Held with trustees 2,797 Land held for redevelopment 180,000 Land 4,273,968 Total assets 6,085,727
Liabilities
Interest payable 24,458 Long-term debt
Due within one year 920,000 Due in more than one year 7,925,000 Total liabilities 8,869,458 Net Position
Held in trust for other governments (2,783,731) $
180
See accompanying notes 16

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
PRIVATE-PURPOSE TRUST FUND – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JUNE 30, 2024
Additions
Property taxes 1,241,084 $
Investment earnings and other 37,281
Total additions 1,278,365 Deductions
Administrative costs 11,911 Interest expense 282,493
Total deductions 294,404
Change In Net Position 983,961
Net Position
Beginning of year (3,767,692) End of year (2,783,731) $ 181
17 CITY OF SOLEDAD

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The financial statements of the City of Soledad (the City) have been prepared in conformity with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) as applicable to governmental entities. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles.

These financial statements present the government and its component units, entities for which the City is considered to be financially accountable. Blended component units, although legally separate entities are, in substance, part of the government’s operations and data from these units are combined with data of the primary government. Each blended component unit has a June 30 fiscal year end. There are no discretely presented component units included in these financial statements. The following sections further describe the significant accounting policies of the City.

Reporting Entity
The City of Soledad is a municipal incorporation, operating as a general law city, and governed by a city council of five members, under the general laws of the State of California. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and provides the following services: general government, public safety, public works, facilities/transportation, culture and leisure, and public utilities.

Also included in this report is the Soledad Public Financing Authority (SPFA). The SPFA is governed by the City officers. Although it is legally separate from the City, the SPFA is reported as if it were part of the primary government because its sole purpose is to finance and construct the City’s public facilities.

Basis of Presentation – Fund Accounting
Government-Wide Financial Statements - The Government-Wide Financial Statements (the Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities) report information of all of the nonfiduciary activities of the primary government and its component units. Eliminations have been made to minimize the double counting of internal activities. These statements distinguish between the governmental and business-type activities of the City. Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately from business-type activities, which rely significantly on fees charged to external parties.

The Statement of Activities presents a comparison between direct expenses and program revenues for each segment of the business-type activities of the City and for each function of the City’s governmental activities. Direct expenses are those that are specifically associated with a program or function and are clearly identifiable to a particular function. Program revenues include 1) charges paid by the recipients of goods or services offered by the programs and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular program. Revenues that are not classified as program revenues, including all taxes, are presented as general revenues. 182
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Net position are restricted when constraints placed on them are either externally imposed or are imposed by constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. Internally imposed designations of resources are not presented as restricted net position. When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, generally, it is the City’s policy to use restricted resources first, then unrestricted resources as they are needed.

Governmental Fund Financial Statements - The Governmental Fund Financial Statements provide information about the City’s funds, including fiduciary funds and the blended component units. Separate statements for each fund category - governmental, proprietary and fiduciary - are presented. The emphasis of fund financial statements is on major governmental and enterprise funds, each displayed in a separate column. All remaining governmental funds are separately aggregated and reported as non-major funds.

Proprietary fund operating revenues, such as charges for services, result from exchange transactions associated with the principal activity of the fund. Exchange transactions are those in which each party receives and gives up essentially equal values. Non-operating revenues, such as subsidies and investment earnings, result from non-exchange transactions or ancillary activities.

The City reports the following major governmental funds:

General Fund – The General Fund is the general operating fund of the City. It is used for all financial resources except those required legally, or by sound financial management to be accounted for in another fund. Generally, the General Fund is used to account for those traditional governmental services of the City, such as police and fire protection, planning and general administrative services.

American Rescue Plan Fund – This fund accounts for pandemic related funding received and costs related to the pandemic.

Program Income Fund – This fund accounts for program income received and expenditures related to housing assistance loans for low income individuals.

Park Grant (Prop 68) Fund – This fund accounts for program income received and expenditures related to park grants.

Measure X Fund – The fund is used to account for the City’s Transportation Safety and Investment Plan activities, which include transportation safety and mobility projects such as Pinnacles Parkway, Metz Road Traffic calming project, and Highway 101 South County frontage roads.

The City reports the following major enterprise funds:

Water Fund – The Water Fund accounts for the operation and maintenance of the City’s water treatment and
water transmission and distribution systems.

Sewer Fund – The Sewer Fund accounts for the operation and maintenance of the City’s sewer system.

Garbage Fund - The Garbage Fund accounts for the operation and maintenance of the City’s garbage system.
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Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) The City reports the following additional fund types:

Internal Service Fund – The Internal Service Fund accounts for medical benefits provided to other departments or agencies of the government, on a cost reimbursement basis.

Custodial Funds – The Custodial Funds account for assets held by the City as an agent for various local governments or other entities. These funds are custodial in nature (assets equal liabilities) and do not involve measurement of results of operations.

Private-Purpose Trust Funds – The Private-Purpose Trust Fund accounts for assets held by the City as trustee for the Successor Agency.

Basis of Accounting
The Government-Wide and Proprietary Fund Financial Statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred, regardless of when the related cash flows take place. Nonexchange transactions, in which the City gives (or receives) value without directly receiving (or giving) equal value in exchange, include property and sales taxes, grants, entitlements and donations. On an accrual basis, revenue from property taxes is recognized in the fiscal year for which the taxes are levied. Revenues from sales tax are recognized when the underlying transactions take place.

Revenues from grants, entitlements and donations are recognized in the fiscal year in which all eligible requirements have been satisfied.

Governmental Funds are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under this method, revenues are recognized when measurable and available. Property and sales taxes, interest, certain state and federal grants and charges for services are accrued when their receipt occurs within sixty days after the end of the accounting period so as to be both measurable and available. Expenditures are generally recorded when a liability is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However, debt service expenditures, as well as expenditures related to compensated absences, claims and judgments are recorded only when payment is due. General capital asset acquisitions are reported as expenditures in governmental funds. Proceeds of general long-term debt and capital leases are reported as other financing sources.

Proprietary Funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from non-operating items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a Proprietary Fund’s principal ongoing operations. Revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as non-operating.

Financial Statement Amounts
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents represent the City's cash bank accounts including, but not limited to, certificates of deposit, money market funds and cash management pools for reporting purposes in the Statement of Cash Flows. Additionally, investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased are included as cash equivalents in the Statement of Cash Flows. 184
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) The City maintains a cash and investment pool that is available for use by all funds. Interest earnings as a result of this pooling are distributed to the appropriate funds based on month end cash balances in each fund.

Investments of the pool include only those investments authorized by the California Government Code such as, United States Treasury securities, agencies guaranteed by the United States Government, registered state warrants, and other investments. Investments primarily consist of deposits in the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund and certificates of deposit. Investments are recorded at amortized cost or fair value. Fair value is based upon quoted market prices.

Accounts Receivable – Billed, but unpaid, services provided to individuals or non-governmental entities are recorded as accounts receivable. The Proprietary Funds include a year end accrual for services through the end of the fiscal year which have not yet been billed. Accounts receivable are reported net of an allowance for uncollectibles.

Monterey County is responsible for the assessment, collection and apportionment of property taxes for all taxing jurisdictions. Property taxes are levied in equal installments on November 1 and February 1. They become delinquent on December 10 and April 10, respectively. The lien date is January 1 of each year.

Property taxes are accounted for in the General Fund. Property tax revenues are recognized when they become measurable and available to finance current liabilities. The City considers property taxes as available if they are collected within 60 days after year end. Property tax on the unsecured roll are due on the January 1 lien date and become delinquent if unpaid on August 31. However, unsecured property taxes are not susceptible to year end accrual.

Interfund Receivables/Payables – Items classified as interfund receivable/payable represent short-term lending/borrowing transactions between funds. This classification also includes the current portion of an advance to or from another fund.

Advances To/From Other Funds – This classification represents non-current portions of any long-term lending/borrowing transactions between funds. This amount will be equally offset by a reserve of fund balance which indicates that it does not represent available financial resources and therefore, is not available for appropriation. The current portion of any interfund long-term loan (advance) is included as an interfund receivable/payable.

Capital Assets – Capital outlays are recorded as expenditures of the General, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects Funds and as assets in the Government-Wide Financial Statements to the extent the City’s capitalization threshold is met.

Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, and infrastructure assets (e.g., roads, bridges, sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the applicable governmental or business-type activities column in the Government-Wide Financial Statements. Capital assets are defined by the government as assets with an initial individual cost of more than $10,000 for roadways and $5,000 for all other assets, and an estimated useful life of at least three years. Such assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of donation.
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend assets lives are not capitalized. Betterments and major improvements which significantly increase values, change capacities or extend useful lives are capitalized. Upon sale or retirement of fixed assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations.

Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are constructed. Interest incurred during the construction phase of capital assets of business-type activities are included as part of the capitalized value of the assets constructed.

Property, plant, and equipment of the primary government, as well as the component units, are depreciated using the straight line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Years
Buildings 40
Improvements 10 - 40
Equipment 5 - 10
Streets 30
Parks 40
Curbs and Gutters 40
Storm Drains 75
Signs and Streetlights 4 - 30
Compensated Absences – Vacation time may be accumulated up to two years entitlement. Cash compensation for accrued vacation is generally not payable until the employee terminates employment with the City.

In fiscal year 1986, the City adopted a policy whereby classified employees with accumulated vacation pay in excess of thirty days may elect to receive one cash payment for up to ten days in excess of the thirty days maximum accrual. Staff with less than thirty days accrued are not eligible to participate in the vacation buy back program.

Cash compensation for unused sick leave is payable to employees only upon termination of employment with the City and is limited to a maximum of 15 days payable upon resignation or dismissal or 30 days payable upon retirement. The City accrues a liability for compensated absences which meets the following criteria set by GASB Statement No. 101: 1) The District’s obligation relating to employees’ rights to receive compensation for future absences is attributable to employees’ services already rendered; 2) The obligation relates to rights that vest or accumulate; 3)Payment of the compensation is probable: 4) The amount can be reasonably estimated.

Management has elected to classify the entire compensated absences balance as current to ensure that sufficient resources are available, if needed, to meet potential employee leave payouts. 186
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Long-Term Obligations – In the Government-Wide Financial Statements and in the Proprietary Fund types in the fund financial statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities, business-type activities, or Proprietary Fund Type Statement of Net Position. Debt principal payments of both government and business-type activities are reported as decreases in the balance of the liability on the Statement of Net Position. Bond premiums and discounts are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using the effective interest method. Bonds payable are reported net of the applicable bond premium or discount.

In the fund financial statements, however, debt principal payments of Governmental Funds are recognized as expenditures when paid. Governmental Fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts, as well as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is reported as other financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as other financing sources while discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service expenditures.

Pension – For purposes of measuring the net pension liability and deferred outflows/inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the City’s California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) plan and additions to/deduction from the Plan’s fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by CalPERS.

For this purpose, benefit payments (including refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value.

Unearned Revenue – Unearned revenue is that for which asset recognition criteria have been met, but for which revenue recognition criteria have not been met. The City typically records unearned revenue related to uncollected outstanding performing loans and intergovernmental revenues received but not earned (qualifying expenditures not yet incurred).

Leases – The City is a lessee for a noncancellable lease of equipment. The City recognizes a lease liability and an intangible right-to-use lease asset (lease asset) in the government-wide and enterprise fund financial statements. The City recognizes lease liabilities with an initial, individual value of $5,000 or more.

At the commencement of a lease, the City initially measures the lease liability at the present value of payments expected to be made during the lease term. Subsequently, the lease liability is reduced by the principal portion of lease payments made. The lease asset is initially measured as the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for lease payments made at or before the lease commencement date, plus certain initial direct costs. Subsequently, the lease asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful life.

Key estimates and judgments related to leases include how the City determines (1) the discount rate it uses to discount the expected lease payments to present value, (2) lease term, and (3) lease payments.  The City uses the interest rate charged by the lessor as the discount rate. When the interest rate charged by the lessor is not provided, the City generally uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate for leases.
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)  The lease term includes the noncancellable period of the lease. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are composed of fixed payments and purchase option price that the City is reasonably certain to exercise.

The City monitors changes in circumstances that would require a remeasurement of its lease and will remeasure the lease asset and liability if certain changes occur that are expected to significantly affect the amount of the lease liability.

Lease assets are reported with other capital assets and lease liabilities are reported with long-term debt on the statement of net position.

Non-Current Governmental Assets/Liabilities – GASB Statement No. 34 eliminates the presentation of account groups, but provides for these records to be maintained and incorporates the information into the Governmental Activities column in the Government-Wide Statement of Net Position.

Net Position – The government-wide and business-type activities financial statements utilize a net position presentation. Net position is categorized as net investment in capital assets, restricted and unrestricted.  Net Investment in Capital Assets – This category groups all capital assets, including infrastructure, into one component of net position. Accumulated depreciation and the outstanding balances of debt that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or improvement of these assets reduce the balance in this category.

Restricted Net Position – This category presents external restrictions on net position imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, laws or regulations of other governments and restrictions imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.  Unrestricted Net Position – This category represents net position of the City not restricted for any project or other purpose.

Fund Balance – In the fund financial statements, governmental fund balance is made up of the following components:
 Nonspendable fund balance typically includes inventories, prepaid items, and other items that must be maintained intact pursuant to legal or contractual requirements, such as endowments.  Restricted fund balance category includes amounts that can be spent only for specific purposes imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments or through enabling legislations.
 Committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action of the City Council. The City Council has the authority to establish, modify, or rescind a fund balance commitment. 188
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)  Assigned fund balance are amounts designated by the City Council for specific purposes and do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed.  Unassigned fund balance is the residual classification that includes all spendable amounts in the General Fund not contained in other classifications.

When expenditures are incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted (committed, assigned, or unassigned) fund balances are available, the City’s policy is to apply restricted first. When expenditures are incurred for purposes for which committed, assigned, or unassigned fund balances are available, the City’s policy is to apply committed fund balance first, then assigned fund balance, and finally unassigned fund balance.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures/expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 2 – Stewardship, Compliance and Accountability
California law authorizes the City to invest in obligations of the United States Treasury, agencies and instrumentalities, certificates of deposit or time deposits in banks and savings and loan associations which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Note 3 – Cash and Investments
In accordance with applicable sections of the California Government Code and the Soledad Municipal Code, the City prepares and legally adopts an annual balanced budget on a basis consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Annual appropriated budgets are adopted for the General Fund, specific Special Revenue Funds, and specific Capital Projects Funds.

Budget plans are adopted for Proprietary Funds. A proposed budget is presented to the City Council during May of each year for review. The Council holds public hearings and may add to, subtract from, or change appropriations within the revenues and reserves estimated as available. Expenditures may not legally exceed budgeted appropriations at the fund level. Supplementary appropriations which alter the total expenditures of any fund, or expenditures in excess of total budgeted fund appropriations, must be approved by the City Council.

All annual appropriations lapse at fiscal year end to the extent they have not been expended or encumbered.

The City pools all of its cash and investments except those funds required to be held by outside fiscal agents under the provisions of bond indentures. Interest income earned on pooled cash is allocated to the various funds on average cash balances. Interest income from cash investments held with fiscal agents is credited directly to the related funds.
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 3 – Cash and Investments (continued)
Cash and investments as of June 30, 2024, are classified in the accompanying financial statements as follows:

Statement of Net Position:

Cash and Investments 44,576,199 $
Cash and Investments with Fiscal Agent 606 Fiduciary Funds:

Cash and Investments 2,518,676 Cash and Investments with Fiscal Agent 294,966 Total Cash and Investments $ 47,390,447
Cash and investments as of June 30, 2024, consist of the following:

Cash on hand 2,700 $
Deposits with Financial Institutions 44,694,614 Local Agency Investment Fund 2,397,561 Held by Fiscal Agent:

Money Market 292,775 U.S. Treasury Obligations 2,797
Total Cash and Investments $ 47,390,447
Fair Value Measurements
The framework for measuring fair value provides a fair value hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described as follows:

Level 1: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that a government can access at the measurement date.

Level 2: Inputs to valuation methodology include inputs – other than quoted prices included within Level 1 – that are observable for an asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within a fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. 190
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 3 – Cash and Investments (continued)
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value.

LAIF is valued based on the City’s pro-rata share of the fair value provided by LAIF for the entire LAIF portfolio (Level 2 input).

The City had the following recurring fair value measurements as of June 30, 2024:

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
June 30, 2024
Balance
Investments by fair value level:

Equity Securities:

LAIF - $ $ 2,397,561 $ - $ 2,397,561
Total Equity Securities - 2,397,561 - 2,397,561 Cash and cash equivalents carried at amortized cost:

Deposits and cash on hand 44,697,314 Money Market Mutual Funds 292,775 U.S Treasury Obligation 2,797 Total Investments amortized at cost 44,992,886 Total Cash and Investments 47,390,447 $ Investments Authorized by the California Government Code and the City’s Investment Policy The table below identifies the investment types that are authorized for the City by the California Government Code (or the City’s investment policy, where more restrictive). The table also identifies certain provisions of the California Government Code (or the City’s investment policy, where more restrictive) that address interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk. The City’s investment policy does not contain any specific provisions intended to limit the City’s exposure to interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk. This table does not address investments of debt proceeds held by bond trustee that are governed by the provisions of debt agreements of the City, rather than the general provisions of the California Government Code or the City’s investment policy. 191
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Note 3 – Cash and Investments (continued)
Maximum Maximum
Maximum Percentage Investment
Maturity of Portfolio In One Issuer
Local Agency Bonds 5 years None None
U.S. Treasury Obligations 5 years None None
U.S. Agency Securities 5 years None None
Banker's Acceptances 180 days 40% 30%
Commercial Paper 270 days 25% 10%
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 5 years 30% None
Repurchase Agreements 1 year 20% None
Reverse Repurchase Agreements 92 days 20% None
Medium-Term Notes 5 years 30% None
Mutual Funds N/A 20% 10%
Money Market Mutual Funds N/A 20% 10%
Mortgage Pass-Through Securities 2 years 20% None
County Pooled Investment Funds 1 year 20% None
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) N/A None None
JPA Pools (other investment pools) N/A None None
Authorized Investment Type
Investments Authorized by Debt Agreements
Investments of debt proceeds held by bond trustee are governed by provisions of the debt agreements, rather than the general provisions of the California Government Code or the City’s investment policy.

The table below identifies the investment types that are authorized for investments held by the bond trustee. The table also identifies certain provisions of these debt agreements that address interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk.

Maximum Maximum
Maximum Percentage Investment
Maturity of Portfolio In One Issuer
U.S. Treasury Obligations None None None
U.S. Agency Securities None None None
Banker's Acceptances 180 days None None
Commercial Paper 270 days None None
Money Market Mutual Funds N/A None None
Investment Contracts None None None
Certificates of Deposits 1 year None None
Repurchase Agreements 30 days None None
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) N/A None None
Municipal Bonds None None None
Authorized Investment Type
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Note 3 – Cash and Investments (continued)
Disclosures Relating to Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates. The City’s investment in the investment pools are available for withdraw in one business day and have an overall maturity of less than one year.

Disclosures Relating to Credit Risk
Generally, credit risk is the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The City’s investments in the investment pools are unrated.

Concentration of Credit Risk
The investment policy of the City contains no limitations on the amount that can be invested in any one issuer beyond that stipulated by the California Government Code. There are no investments in any one issuer that represent 5% or more of total City investments (external investment pools and mutual funds are excluded from this disclosure requirement).

Custodial Credit Risk
Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial institution, a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to recover collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The California Government Code and the City’s investment policy do not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for deposits, other than the following provision for deposits: The California Government Code requires that a financial institution secure deposits made by state or local governmental units by pledging securities in an undivided collateral pool held by a depository regulated under state law (unless so waived by the governmental unit). The market value of the pledged securities in the collateral pool must equal at least 110% of the total amount deposited by the public agencies. California law also allows financial institutions to secure City deposits by pledging first trust deed mortgage notes having a value of 150% of the secured public deposits.

The custodial risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty to a transaction, a government will not be able to recover the value of its investment or collateral securities that are in the possession of another party. The California Government Code and the City’s investment policy do not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for investments. With respect to investments, custodial credit risk generally applies only to direct investments in marketable securities. Custodial credit risk does not apply to a local government’s indirect investment in securities through the use of mutual funds or government investment pools (such as LAIF).

GASB Statement No. 40 requires that the following disclosure be made with respect to custodial credit risks relating to deposits and investments: The City did not have any deposits with financial institutions in excess of federal depository insurance limits and held in uncollateralized accounts. 193
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 3 – Cash and Investments (continued)
Investment in State Investment Pool
The City is a voluntary participant in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) that is regulated by the California Government Code under the oversight of the Treasurer of the State of California. The fair value of the City’s investment in this pool is reported in the accompanying financial statements at amounts based upon the City’s pro-rata share of the fair value provided by LAIF for the entire LAIF portfolio (in relation to the amortized cost of that portfolio). The balance available for withdrawal is based on the accounting records maintained by LAIF, which are recorded on an amortized cost basis.

Note 4 – Notes Receivables
Notes receivable and deferred loans consisted of the following at June 30, 2024:

Orchard Gabilan Associates, L.P. – The HOME Investment Partnership Grant program approved $1,600,000 of grant funds to be made available for local development of an affordable housing project.

The City entered into an agreement with Orchard Gabilan Associates, L.P. to loan such funds for the construction of Gabilan Family Apartments. Payments of principal and interest on the HOME loan are to be deferred until the earlier of repayment in full of the Deferred Development Fee or January 1 of the year in which the 14th anniversary of the date of issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy. If not paid sooner, the unpaid principal balance of this note, plus any unpaid interest thereon shall be due and payable in full fifty-five years from the date of the note. The note bears 4.46% interest and the face amount of the note at June 30, 2024 was $1,600,000.

Benito FLC, L.P. – The HOME Investment Partnership Grant program approved $3,760,000 of grant funds to be made available for local development of an affordable housing project. The City entered into an agreement with Benito FLC, L.P. to loan such funds for the construction of the Benito Street Farm Labor Center. Funds were provided in the form of a deferred payment loan. If not paid sooner, the unpaid principal balance of this note, plus any unpaid interest thereon shall be due and payable in full fifty-five years from the date of the note. The note bears 4% interest and the face amount of the note at June 30, 2024 was $3,760,000.

Revolving Loan Program – Long-term loans receivable of $3,012,324 represent monies loaned to homebuyers and small business owners in connection with a downpayment assistance, home rehabilitation and business assistance programs. The loans are secured by real property with repayment due upon the sale of real property or starting at the end of the 30 year deferral period. At the time of sale, the seller pays the loan balance in full plus interest, ranging from 0% to 4%. For the homebuyer loan program, starting at the end of the 30 year deferral period, the borrower is required to repay the loan, without interest, over the following 15 years.

Multi-Family Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Loans – Long-term notes receivable of $600,000 represent monies loaned to two developers in connection with construction and rehabilitation of lowincome multi-family housing projects. The loans are secured by real property with repayment due upon the sale of real property or starting at the end of the 55 year deferral period. At the time of sale of the project or at the end of the deferral period, the borrower shall pay the loan balance in full with interest at 4 percent per annum.
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Note 5 – Interfund Advances, Receivables, Payables and Transfers Interfund Receivables and Payables
Interfund receivables and payables consist of short-term loans resulting from regular transactions. These loans are expected to be repaid as soon as the borrowing fund has cash, and carry an interest rate equal to the rate earned on pooled cash.

Individual fund interfund receivables and payables balances as of June 30, 2024, are as follows:

Due From Due To
Major Fund:

General Fund 2,321,672 $ - $
NonMajor Funds:
20-CDBG-CV1-00058 Special Revenue Fund - 4,396 Park Grant Prop 68 Special Revenue Fund - 1,913,426 Low-Moderate Housing Assets Special Revenue Fund - 7,184 LEAP Grant Special Revenue Fund - 150,000 Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund - 16,086 CDBG Business Loans Special Revenue Fund - 230,580 $ 2,321,672 2,321,672 $ Advance To and From Funds
Advances from and to balances as of June 30, 2024 are as follows:

Advance To Advance From
Sewer Fund 8,726 $ - $
Development Impact Capital Projects Fund - 8,726 $ 8,726 8,726 $ 195
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 5 – Interfund Advances, Receivables, Payables and Transfers Transfers Between Funds
In general, the City uses interfund transfers to (1) move revenues from the funds that collect them to the funds’ that statute or budget requires to expend them, (2) use unrestricted revenues collected in the General Fund to help finance various programs and capital projects accounted for in other funds in accordance with budgetary authorization, and (3) move cash to debt service funds from the funds responsible for payment as debt service payments become due. In general, the effect of the interfund activity has been eliminated from the government-wide financial statements. The City had the following interfund transfers during the current fiscal year:

Transfers In Transfers Out
Major Governmental Funds:

General Fund 1,070,164 $ - $
Proprietary Funds:

Garbage - (1,090,000) Nonmajor Governmental Funds:

REAP Grant Fund 127 - Land Use Element Grant Fund 19,709 - $ (1,090,000) 1,090,000 $ The transfer out of $1,090,000 from the Garbage Fund to the General Fund were accumulated franchise fees to cover overhead. The transfer out of $19,709 was adminstrative costs reimbursement to the General Fund.
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 6 – Capital Assets
Capital asset activities for the year ended June 30, 2024, were as follows:

Balance Balance
July 1, 2023 Additions Retirements June 30, 2024
Governmental Activities
Capital assets, not being depreciated
Land $ - 822,801 $ - $ 822,801 $
Total capital assets, not being depreciated - 822,801 - 822,801 Capital assets, being depreciated Buildings and improvements 16,552,185 2,409,092 - 18,961,277 Infrastructure 41,572,189 1,123,090 - 42,695,279 Machinery and equipment 7,004,379 139,183 - 7,143,562 Total capital assets, being depreciated 3,671,365 65,128,753 - 68,800,118 Less accumulated depreciation for Buildings and improvements (2,902,250) (290,339) - (3,192,589) Infrastructure (16,500,964) (812,028) - (17,312,992) Machinery and equipment (158,317) (5,206,546) - (5,364,863) Total accumulated depreciation (24,609,760) (1,260,684) - (25,870,444) Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 2,410,681 40,518,993 - 42,929,674 Right of use assets, being amortized:

Vehicles - right to use 410,379 - - 410,379 Less: accumulated amortization (82,076) (234,908) - (316,984) Total lease assets, being amortized, net (82,076) 175,471 - 93,395 Governmental activities capital assets, net $ 2,328,605 41,517,265 $ - $ 43,845,870 $ 197
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 6 – Capital Assets (continued)
Balance Balance
July 1, 2023 Additions Retirements June 30, 2024
Business-Type Activities
Capital assets, not being depreciated
Land 2,509,996 $ - $ - $ 2,509,996 $
Construction in progress - 224,867 - 224,867 Total capital assets, not being depreciated 2,734,863 - - 2,734,863 Capital assets, being depreciated Buildings and improvements 55,689,390 - - 55,689,390 Infrastructure 19,389,129 - - 19,389,129 Machinery and equipment 2,381,310 967,574 - 3,348,884 Total capital assets, being depreciated 967,574 77,459,829 - 78,427,403 Less: accumulated depreciation (26,270,974) (1,556,792) - (27,827,766) Total capital assets, being depreciated, net (589,218) 51,188,855 - 50,599,637 Right of use assets, being amortized:

Vehicles - right to use 157,423 - - 157,423 Less: accumulated amortization (87,974) (31,485) - (119,459) Total right of use assets, being amortized, net (31,485) 69,449 - 37,964 Business-type activities capital assets, net $ (620,703) 53,993,167 $ - $ 53,372,464 $ Depreciation expense was charged to the following functions in the Statement of Activities:

Governmental Functions:

General Government 43,991 $
Public Works 850,560 Public Safety 211,528
Community Services 232,261
$ 1,342,760
Business-Type Functions:

Water 400,040 $
Sewer 1,184,931 Garbage 3,306
$ 1,588,277
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 7 – Long-Term Debt
Balance Balance Current
July 1, 2023 Additions Retirements June 30, 2024 Portion Governmental Activity Long Term Debt
Direct Borrowings:

Loan Payable
2019 Motorola Radios $ - 97,731 $ (42,162) $ 55,569 $ 44,398 $ Total Governmental Activity Long Term Debt $ - 97,731 $ (42,162) $ 55,569 $ 44,398 $ Business-Type Activity Long Term Debt
Direct Placement:

Bonds Payable
2021 Water Refunding Revenue Bonds 907,560 $ - $ (74,600) $ 832,960 $ 76,180 $ Direct Borrowings:

Loans Payable
Sewer Plant Loan 26,221,448 - (1,542,438) 24,679,010 1,542,438 Leases Payable Energy Retrofit Financed Purchase - 76,192 (76,192) - - Total Business-Type Activity Debt $ - 27,205,200 $ (1,693,230) $ 25,511,970 $ 1,618,618 $ Compensated Absences
Government Activities $ 684,069 171,253 $ - $ 855,322 $ Business-Type Activities $ 281,614 76,578 $ - $ 358,192 $ Net Pension Liability
Government Activities $ - 6,118,089 $ (1,003,782) $ 5,114,307 $ Business-Type Activities $ 793,468 1,933,847 $ - $ 2,727,315 $ 2019 Motorola Radios – On July 18, 2018, the City entered into a purchase agreement for 30 portable radios. The lease bears an interest rate of 5.2% and terminates on July 18, 2025. Payments of $11,608 are to be paid quarterly.
2021 Water Refunding Revenue Bonds - In December 2015, the Public Financing Authority issued 2021 Enterprise Revenue Bonds for the principal amount of $1,053,920. The issuance was to refund the outstanding principal balance of the Water Note Payable presented. The reacquisition price exceeded the net carrying amount of the old debt by $1,819,135. The City refunded the above debts to reduce its total debt service over 13 years by $99,551 and to obtain an economic gain (difference between the present values of debt service payments on the old and new debt) of $87,643. The bonds bear interest of 2.040% and are payable semi-annually commencing November 2021 through May 2034. Debt service is secured by a pledge of net revenues of the City’s Water Systems. The City covenants that it shall prescribe, revise and collect such charges for the services and facilities of the water systems which shall produce revenues sufficient in each fiscal year to provide gross revenues which are sufficient to pay all water operation and maintenance costs and all bond installment payments and produce net water revenues equal to at least 1.15 times debt service coming due and payable during such fiscal year. The City is in compliance with those covenants as of June 30, 2024, debt coverage ratio was 4.59. Cash basis debt service paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 totaled $93,114.
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 7 – Long-Term Debt (Continued)
Water System Improvement Loan – On May 1, 1994, the City borrowed $2,593,000 for the purpose of paying for water system improvements. Principal amounts from $25,000 to $135,000 are due on May 1 of each year through 2034. The notes carry an interest rate of 4.5% with interest payable semi-annually.

During the year this loan was refinanced as 2021 Water Refunding Revenue Bonds.

Sewer Plant Loan – In connection with the City’s construction of a new sewer plant, a loan for $46,451,084 was obtained from the State of California. Although, the loan is non-interest bearing, it did require a 16.667% loan fee resulting in an effective interest rate of 1.8%. The loan was to be repaid in twenty equal annual installments of $2,322,554 beginning January 1, 2011. However, in October 2014, the City renegotiated the payment terms from 20 years to 30 years, resulting in annual payments of $1,542,438 for the remaining 26 years. Unamortized loan charges of $1,875,104 remains to be amortized over the remaining life of the loan.

Energy Retrofit Financed Purchase – On August 13, 2008, the City entered into a purchase agreement for an energy retrofit upgrade at the water plant. The agreement bears an interest rate of 6.786% and terminates on February 29, 2024. Payments are made monthly in the amount of $9,680. The financed purchase was paid off during the year ended June 30, 2024.

Compensated Absences – City employees accumulate earned but unused vacation and sick pay benefits which can be converted to cash at termination of employment. Since no means exist to reasonably estimate the amounts that might be liquidated with expendable currently available financial resources, if any, they are reported as long-term debt on the Statement of Net Position. No expenditure is reported for these amounts in the governmental funds statements. However, in the Statement of Activities the expense is allocated to each function based on usage. The non-current portion of these vested benefits, payable in accordance with various collective bargaining agreements, at June 30, 2024, totaled $855,322 for governmental activities and $358,192 for business-type activities.

The annual requirement to amortize the principal and interest on all long-term debt at June 30, 2024, were as follows:

Years ending June 30, Principal Interest Principal Interest 2025 44,398 $ 2,033 $ 1,618,618 $ 245,310 $
2026 11,171 145 1,620,108 228,949 2027 - - 1,621,498 215,592 2028 - - 1,622,778 200,488
2029 - - 1,624,678 185,223
2030-2034 - - 8,149,661 690,999
2035-2039 - - 7,712,191 302,022
2040 - - 1,542,438 15,574 $ 2,178 55,569 $ 25,511,970 $ 2,084,157 $ Governmental-Type Activities Business-Type Activities
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 7 – Long-Term Debt (Continued)
Assessment District Debt – The City acts as an agent for bond offerings within two assessment districts in the City. The City is not obligated in the event of default. Accordingly, the debt is not reflected in the City’s financial information. The amount of debt outstanding as of June 30, 2024, not reflected in these statements is $1,500,000 for The Vineyards and $2,305,000 for Diamond Ridge.

Note 8 – Lease Liability
Balance Balance Current
July 1, 2023 Additions Retirements June 30, 2024 Portion Lease Liability - Right of Use
Government Activities $ 175,897 - $ (82,204) $ 93,693 $ 58,235 $ Business-Type Activities $ - 69,619 $ (31,529) $ 38,090 $ 23,969 $ The City entered into several sixty (60) month lease agreement as lessee for the acquisition and use of vehicles. An initial lease liability was recorded in the amount of $647,920 during the year the lease was entered. As of June 30, 2024, the value of the lease liability was $131,783. The City is required to make monthly principal and interest payments of $411 to $6,873. The lease has an interest rate of 0.9%. The equipment has a five-year estimated useful life. The value of the right-to-use asset as of the end of the current fiscal year was $131,359 and had accumulated amortization of $436,443. The future principal and interest lease payments as of June 30, 2024, were as follows:

Principal Interest Principal Interest
Years ending June 30,
2025 58,235 $ 125 $ 23,969 $ 53 $
2026 31,752 38 14,121 10 2027 1 3,706 - - $ 164 93,693 $ 38,090 $ 63 $ Governmental-Type Activities Business-Type Activities
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 9 – Deferred Outflows and Deferred Inflows of Resources In addition to assets, the statement of net position will sometimes report a separate section for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial element, deferred outflows of resources, represents a consumption of net position or fund balance that applies to future period(s) and thus, will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (expense/expenditure) until then. The City has one item to report in this category:
 The City has $4,101,903 in pension related items that qualify to be reported in deferred outflows of resources. The pension related deferred outflows of resources are described in Note 11.

In addition to liabilities, the statement of financial position will sometimes report a separate section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred inflows of resources, represent an acquisition of net position or fund balance that applies to a future period(s) and so will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. The City has one item to report in this category:
 The City has $348,830 in pension related items that qualify to be reported in deferred inflows of resources. The pension related deferred inflows of resources are described in Note 11.  The City has $24,569 in deferred notes receivable related to impact fees.

Unavailable revenues arise only under a modified accrual basis of accounting that qualifies for reporting as deferred inflows of resources. Accordingly, that item, unavailable revenues, is reported only in the governmental funds balance sheet. The City reports in the Program Income, Low-Moderate Housing, CDBG Business Loans, 20-CDBG-CV10058, 20-CDBG-12084, and Development Impact Fee, $6,376,490, $1,707,850, $503,434, $60,032, $324,518, $75,837, respectively, as unavailable revenues, related to long-term notes and loans receivables.

Note 10 – Risk Management
The City provides for workers' compensation and liability through a self-funded joint powers agency, Monterey Bay Area Self Insurance Authorities. Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) accounts are not separately maintained for each participant.

Description of Self-Insurance Pool Pursuant to Joint Powers Agreement The City is a member of the Monterey Bay Area Self Insurance Authority (MBASIA). MBASIA is composed of 10 California public entities and is organized under a joint powers agreement pursuant to California Government Code 6500 et seq. The purpose of MBASIA is to arrange and administer programs for the pooling of self-insured losses, to purchase excess insurance or reinsurance, and to arrange for group-purchased insurance for property and other coverage.

General Liability: The City has a deductible of $10,000 for each liability claim. Claims above $10,000 up to $1,000,000 are paid by MBASIA. Claims above $1,000,000 up to $29,000,000 are covered by insurance purchased by MBASIA.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 10 – Risk Management (continued)
Workers’ Compensation: The City does not retain a deductible for workers’ compensation claims. Annual premiums for coverage up to statutory levels are paid to MBASIA based on a Board approved Budget methodology. A third party claims administrator is contracted by MBASIA to manage claims activity.

Adequacy of Protection
During the past three fiscal (claims) years none of the above programs of protection have had settlements or judgments that exceeded insured coverage. There have been no significant reductions in insured liability coverage from coverage in the prior year. Audited financial statements for MBASIA can be obtained from their management at 100 Pine Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111.

Contingent Liabilities
The City participates in a number of Federal and State assisted grant programs which are subject to financial and compliance audits. Audits for these programs and the respective findings are to be determined at a future date, and the City expects the amount, if any, of the expenditures which may be disallowed by the granting agency to be immaterial.

Note 11 – City Employees’ Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Plan Description – The City contributes to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), an agent multiple-employer public employee defined benefit pension plan. PERS provides retirement and disability benefits, annual cost-of-living adjustments and death benefits to plan members and beneficiaries. PERS acts as a common investment and administrative agent for participating public entities within the State of California. Benefit provisions and all other requirements are established by state statute and city ordinance. Copies of PERS' annual financial report may be obtained from their Executive Office - 400 P Street - Sacramento, CA 95814.

Funding Policy – The City pays 7-9% of annual covered salary for active plan members in the City’s defined pension plan. The City is required to contribute the actuarially determined remaining amounts necessary to fund the benefits for its members. The actuarial methods and assumptions used are those adopted by the CalPERS Board of Administration. The required employer contribution rate for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 was 10.100%, 7.680%, 22.830%, and 13.540% for the Miscellaneous, PEPRA Miscellaneous, Safety, and PEPRA Safety, respectively. The contribution requirements of plan members is established by State statute and the employer contribution is established and may be amended by PERS. 203
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 11 – City Employees’ Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) (Continued) The Plans’ provisions and benefits in effect at June 30, 2024, are summarized as follows:

Miscellaneous Safety
Hire Date
Prior to
January 1, 2013
Prior to
January 1, 2013
Benefit Formula 2.0% at 60;
maximum 2%
COLA

3.0% at 55;
maximum 2%
COLA
Benefit Vesting Schedule 5 years service 5 years service Benefit Payments monthly for life monthly for life
Retirement Age 60 55
Monthly Benefits, as a % of Eligible Compensation 2.00% 3.00% Required Employee Contribution Rates 7.00% 9.00%
Required Employer Contribution Rates 10.100% 22.830%
PEPRA
Miscellaneous PEPRA Safety
Hire Date
On or After
January 1, 2013
On or After
January 1, 2013
Benefit Formula 2.0% at 62;
maximum 2%
COLA

2.7% at 57;
maximum 2%
COLA
Benefit Vesting Schedule 5 years service 5 years service Benefit Payments monthly for life monthly for life
Retirement Age 62 57
Monthly Benefits, as a % of Eligible Compensation 2.00% 2.70% Required Employee Contribution Rates 7.75% 13.75%
Required Employer Contribution Rates 7.680% 13.540%
Contributions – Section 20814(c) of the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law requires that the employer contribution rates for all public employers be determined on an annual basis by the actuary and shall be effective on July 1 following notice of a change in the rate. Funding contributions for both Plans are determined annually on an actuarial basis as of June 30 by CalPERS. The actuarially determined rate is the estimated amount necessary to finance the costs of benefits earned by employees during the year, with an additional amount to finance any unfunded accrued liability. The City is required to contribute the difference between the actuarially determined rate and the contribution rate of employees. 204
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 11 – City Employees’ Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) (Continued) For the year ended June 30, 2024, $1,171,502 of contributions was recognized as part of the pension expense.

Pension Liabilities, Pension Expenses, and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to Pensions
As of June 30, 2024, the City reported net pension liabilities for its proportionate shares of the net pension liability of each Plan as follows:

Proportionate Share of
Net Pension Liability/(Asset)
Miscellaneous $ 2,648,553
Safety $ 5,193,069

The City’s net pension liability for each Plan is measured as the proportionate share of the net pension liability. The net pension liability of each of the Plan is measured as of June 30, 2023, and the total pension liability for each Plan used to calculate the net pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2022, rolled forward to June 30, 2023, using standard update procedures. The City’s proportion of the net pension liability was based on a projection of the City’s long-term share of contributions to the pension plans relative to the projected contributions of all participating employers, actuarially determined. The City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability for each Plan as of June 30, 2023 and 2024 was as follows:

Miscellaneous Safety
Proportion – June 30, 2023 0.04746% 0.06826%
Proportion – June 30, 2024 0.05297% 0.06947%
Change – Increase/(Decrease) 0.00550% 0.00121%
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 11 – City Employees’ Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) (Continued) For the year ended June 30, 2024, the City recognized pension expense of $2,016,594. At June 30, 2024, the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pension from the following sources:

Deferred Outflows
of Resources
Deferred Inflows of
Resources
Pension contributions subsequent to
measurement date 1,185,357 $ - $
Change in employer's proportion 759,051 - Difference between employer's contributions and proportionate share of contributions 38,451 (295,200) Changes in assumptions 462,980 - Differences between projected and actual investments earnings 1,139,494 - Difference between expected and actual experience (53,630) 516,570 Total 4,101,903 $ (348,830) $ L81 & L82 tab2
The $1,185,357 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in the year ended June 30, 2024. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized as pension expense as follows:

Year Ended
June 30
2025 940,115 $
2026 640,210 2027 955,251
2028 32,141 Thereafter -
L81 & L82 tab2
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 11 – City Employees’ Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) (Continued) Actuarial Methods Assumptions – The collective total pension liability for the June 30, 2023 measurement period was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2022, with update procedures used to roll forward the total pension liability to June 30, 2023. The collective total pension liability was based on the following assumptions:

Valuation Date June 30, 2022
Measurement Date June 30, 2023
Actuarial Cost Method Entry-Age Normal Cost Method in
accordance with the requirements of
GASB Statement No. 68
Actuarial Assumptions:

Discount Rate 6.90%
Inflation 2.30%
Payroll Growth 2.30%
Salary Increases Varies by Entry Age and Service
Mortality Rate Table Derived using CalPERS' Membership
Date for all Funds
1 Post Retirement Benefit Increase Contract COLA up to 2.3% until Purchasing Power Protection
Allowance Floor on Purchasing Power
applies
Investment Rate of Return 6.90%
Mortality Derived using CalPERS' Membership
Data for all Funds
1The mortality table used was developed based on CalPERS-specific data. The table includes 15 years of mortality improvements using Society of Actuaries Scale 90% of scale MP 2016. For more details on this table, please refer to the December 2017 experience study report (based on CalPERS demographic data from 1997 to 2015) that can be found on the CalPERS website.

All other actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2018 valuation was based on the results of an December 2017 experience study report (based on CalPERS demographic data from 1997 to 2015), including updates to salary increase, mortality and retirement rates. The Experience Study can be obtained at CalPERS’ website.

Change of assumptions – None.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 11 – City Employees’ Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) (Continued) Discount rate – The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability for PERF C was 6.90%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that contributions from plan members will be made at the current member contribution rates and that contributions from employers will be made at statutorily required rates, actuarially determined. Based on those assumptions, the Plan’s fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.

In determining the long-term expected rate of return, CalPERS took into account both short-term and longterm market return expectations as well as the expected pension fund cash flows. Using historical returns of all the funds’ asset classes, expected compound (geometric) returns were calculated over the short-term (first 10 years) and the long-term (11+ years) using a building-block approach. Using the expected nominal returns for both short-term and long-term, the present value of benefits was calculated for each fund. The expected rate of return was set by calculating the rounded single equivalent expected return that arrived at the same present value of benefits for cash flows as the one calculated using both short-term and long-term returns. The expected rate of return was then set equivalent to the single equivalent rate calculated above and adjusted to account for assumed administrative expenses.

The long-term expected real rates of return by asset class can be found in CalPERS’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

The table below reflects long-term expected real rates of return by asset class. The rate of return was calculated using the capital market assumptions applied to determine the discount rate and asset allocation. The geometric rates of return are net of administrative expenses.

Asset Class
Assumed Asset
Allocation
Real Return
Years 1-10
1,
2 Global Equity - cap-weighted 30% 4.54%
Global Equity - noncap-weighted 12% 3.84%
Private Equity 13% 7.28%
Treasury 5% 0.27%
Mortgage-backed Securities 5% 0.50%
Investment Grade Corporates 10% 1.56%
High Yield 5% 2.27%
Emerging Market Debt 5% 2.48%
Private Debt 5% 3.57%
Real Assets 15% 3.21%
Leverage -5% -0.59%
Total 100%
1 An expected inflation of 2.3% used for this period
2 Figures are based on the 2021-22 Asset Liability Management study. 208
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 11 – City Employees’ Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) (Continued) Sensitivity of the Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate The following presents the City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability for each Plan, calculating using the discount rate of each Plan, as well as what the City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage point lower (5.90%) or 1-percentage point higher (7.90%) than the current rate:
1% Decrease
(5.90%)
Current Discount
Rate
(6.90%)
1% Increase
(7.90%)
Miscellaneous 4,567,400 $ 2,648,553 $ 1,069,176 $
Safety 8,107,305 $ 5,193,069 $ 2,810,477 $
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position – Detailed information about each pension plan’s fiduciary net position is available in the separately issued CalPERS financial reports.

Payable to the Pension Plan – At June 30, 2024, the City has no outstanding amount of contributions to the pension plan required for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Note 12 – Subsequent Events
The City evaluated subsequent events for recognition and disclosure through July 31, 2025, the date which these financial statements were available to be issued. Management concluded that no material subsequent events have occurred since June 30, 2024 that required recognition or disclosure in such financial statements.

Note 13 – Fund Balance
Fund Balance Deficits – The following is a summary of fund balance deficits as of June 30, 2024:

Nonmajor Funds:

Park Grant Prop 68 Special Revenue Fund (230,243) $
20-CDBG-CV100058 Special Revenue Fund (4,396) $
Low-Moderate Housing Asset (7,582) $
These fund balance deficits are expected to be relieved from future revenues or transfers from other funds.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 14 – Excess of Expenditures over Appropriations
The excess of expenditures over appropriations are as follows:

General Fund:

Current:

General Government $ 776,113
Community Services $ 91,287
Debt Service
Principal $ 124,366
Interest $ 4,545
American Rescue Plan Fund:

Current:

Community Development $ 745,656
Program Income Fund:

Current:

Community Development $ 39,038
Park Grant (Prop 68) Fund:

Capital Outlay $ 559,405
The excess of expenditures over appropriations are covered by the available fund balance in the General Fund and future revenues for the American Rescue Plan Fund, Program Income Fund, and Park Grant (Prop 68) Fund.

Note 15 – Restatement of Net Position
The City had a prior period adjustment of $61,510 for the understatement of capital assets in the Internal Service Fund, the net effect increased net position by the same amount.

Enterprise Fund
Internal Service Fund
Net Position, June 30, 2023, as previously reported 68,058 $ Record understament of capital assets 61,510 Net Position, July 1, 2023, as restated 129,568 $ 210

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE

GENERAL FUND
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Variance with
Final Budget
Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive/
Original Final Amounts (Negative)
Revenue
Taxes 10,642,814 $ 10,642,814 $ 11,735,795 $ 1,092,981 $ Licenses and permits 918,500 918,500 681,737 (236,763) Intergovernmental 158,500 158,500 246,073 87,573 Charges for services 194,250 194,250 200,114 5,864 Fines and forfeitures 45,000 45,000 45,893 893 Interest 170,300 170,300 496,197 325,897 Rents 10,000 10,000 18,735 8,735 Other 68,500 68,500 423,743 355,243 Total revenue 12,207,864 12,207,864 13,848,287 1,640,423 Expenditures Current
General government 1,902,816 1,902,816 2,678,929 (776,113) Public works 2,321,974 2,321,974 1,974,106 347,868 Community development 1,366,959 1,366,959 1,134,168 232,791 Public safety 7,157,369 7,157,369 6,723,788 433,581
Community services 513,792 513,792 605,079 (91,287)
Capital outlay 483,050 483,050 212,546 270,504
Debt Service
Principal - - 124,366 (124,366) Interest and fiscal charges - - 4,545 (4,545) Total expenditures 13,745,960 13,745,960 13,457,527 288,433 Revenue over (under)expenditures (1,538,096) (1,538,096) 390,760 1,928,856 Other Financing Sources Transfers in (out) - net 460,768 460,768 1,070,164 609,396 Net Change in Fund Balance $ (1,077,328) (1,077,328) $ 1,460,924 $ 2,538,252 Fund Balance
Beginning of year 12,018,099
End of year $ 13,479,023
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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Variance with
Final Budget
Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive/
Original Final Amounts (Negative)
Revenue
Interest $ 30,000 30,000 $ 173,437 $ 143,437 $
Total revenue 30,000 30,000 173,437 143,437 Expenditures Current
Community development - - 745,656 (745,656) Capital outlay 5,768,864 5,768,864 1,496,222 4,272,642 Total expenditures 5,768,864 5,768,864 2,241,878 3,526,986 Net Change in Fund Balance $ (5,738,864) (5,738,864) $ (2,068,441) $ 3,670,423 Fund Balance
Beginning of year 4,625,580
End of year $ 2,557,139
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PROGRAM INCOME FUND
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Variance with
Final Budget
Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive/
Original Final Amounts (Negative)
Revenue
Interest $ - - $ 20,228 $ 20,228 $
Loan repayments - - 62,089 62,089 Total revenue - - 82,317 82,317 Expenditures Current
Community development 2,500 2,500 41,538 (39,038) Total expenditures 2,500 2,500 41,538 (39,038) Net Change in Fund Balance $ (2,500) (2,500) $ 40,779 $ 43,279 Fund Balance
Beginning of year 451,595
End of year $ 492,374
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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE
PARK GRANT (PROP 68) FUND
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Variance with
Final Budget
Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive/
Original Final Amounts (Negative)
Revenue
Intergovernmental $ 1,778,663 1,778,663 $ 4,947,521 $ 3,168,858 $ Total revenue 1,778,663 1,778,663 4,947,521 3,168,858 Expenditures Capital outlay - - 559,405 (559,405) Total expenditures - - 559,405 (559,405) Net Change in Fund Balance $ 1,778,663 1,778,663 $ 4,388,116 $ 2,609,453 Fund Balance
Beginning of year (4,618,359)
End of year $ (230,243)
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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE

MEASURE X FUND
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Variance with
Final Budget
Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive/
Original Final Amounts (Negative)
Revenue
Taxes and assessments 850,000 $ 850,000 $ 842,930 $ (7,070) $ Interest 5,000 5,000 180,060 175,060 Intergovernmental - - 330,593 330,593 Total revenue 855,000 855,000 1,353,583 498,583 Expenditures Current
Public works 4,300,000 4,300,000 472,746 3,827,254 Total expenditures 4,300,000 4,300,000 472,746 3,827,254 Revenue over (under)expenditures (3,445,000) (3,445,000) 880,837 4,325,837 Net Change in Fund Balance $ (3,445,000) (3,445,000) $ 880,837 $ 4,325,837 Fund Balance
Beginning of year 3,982,503
End of year $ 4,863,340
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SCHEDULE OF THE CITY’S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF NET PENSION LIABILITY LAST 10 YEARS*
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Miscellaneous Plan:

Proportion of the net
pension liability
Proportionate share of the net
pension liability
Covered - employee
payroll
Proportionate share of the
net pension liability as a
percentage of
covered-employee payroll
Plan's fiduciary
net position
Plan's fiduciary net position
as a percentage of the Total
Pension Liability
2015 0.03413% 843,493 $ 2,268,357 $ 37.19% 3,997,688 $ 82.580% 2016 0.02608% 706,131 $ 2,218,866 $ 31.82% 4,764,400 $ 86.914% 2017 0.03048% 1,058,944 $ 2,498,215 $ 42.39% 4,887,163 $ 82.191% 2018 0.03308% 1,303,916 $ 2,514,038 $ 51.87% 5,573,589 $ 81.041% 2019 0.03322% 1,251,774 $ 2,375,546 $ 52.69% 6,634,706 $ 84.128% 2020 0.03643% 1,459,009 $ 2,513,003 $ 58.06% 7,479,133 $ 83.677% 2021 0.03996% 1,685,422 $ 2,803,460 $ 60.12% 8,255,376 $ 83.045% 2022 0.02276% 432,090 $ 3,416,711 $ 12.65% 10,626,299 $ 96.093% 2023 0.04746% 2,220,927 $ 4,490,090 $ 49.46% 10,350,858 $ 82.334% 2024 0.05297% 2,648,553 $ 4,826,804 $ 54.87% 11,539,306 $ 81.332% Safety Plan:
2015 0.06095% 2,286,046 $ 1,379,249 $ 165.75% 7,353,347 $ 76.280% 2016 0.05496% 2,264,409 $ 1,243,281 $ 182.13% 7,303,514 $ 76.338% 2017 0.05453% 2,824,201 $ 1,330,635 $ 212.24% 7,469,874 $ 72.565% 2018 0.05443% 3,252,288 $ 1,446,149 $ 224.89% 8,745,272 $ 72.892% 2019 0.05492% 3,518,548 $ 1,543,148 $ 228.01% 11,383,719 $ 77.938% 2020 0.05883% 3,672,312 $ 1,648,187 $ 222.81% 12,617,720 $ 77.457% 2021 0.05896% 3,928,420 $ 1,500,361 $ 261.83% 13,292,935 $ 77.189% 2022 0.05436% 1,907,684 $ 1,636,722 $ 116.56% 16,256,088 $ 89.497% 2023 0.06826% 4,690,631 $ 1,837,972 $ 255.21% 15,167,578 $ 76.379% 2024 0.06947% 5,193,071 $ 1,616,895 $ 321.18% 16,050,456 $ 75.555% Changes of Assumptions: None.
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SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
LAST 10 YEARS*
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Contractually
required contribution
(actuarially
determined)
Contributions in relation to the
actuarially determined contributions
Contributions
deficiency (excess) Covered-employee payroll
Contributions as a
percentage of
covered-employee
payroll
Miscellaneous Plan:
2015 181,913 $ (181,913) $ - $ 2,268,357 $ 8.02%
2016 185,905 $ (185,905) $ - $ 2,218,866 $ 8.38%
2017 190,660 $ (190,660) $ - $ 2,498,215 $ 7.63%
2018 204,609 $ (204,609) $ - $ 2,514,038 $ 8.14%
2019 214,151 $ (214,151) $ - $ 2,375,546 $ 9.01%
2020 252,840 $ (252,840) $ - $ 2,513,003 $ 10.06%
2021 287,787 $ (287,787) $ - $ 2,803,460 $ 10.27%
2022 354,799 $ (354,799) $ - $ 3,416,711 $ 10.38%
2023 457,029 $ (457,029) $ - $ 4,490,090 $ 10.18%
2024 514,714 $ (514,714) $ - $ 4,826,804 $ 10.66%
Safety Plan:
2015 245,592 $ (245,592) $ - $ 1,379,249 $ 17.81%
2016 273,761 $ (273,761) $ - $ 1,243,281 $ 22.02%
2017 360,960 $ (360,960) $ - $ 1,330,635 $ 27.13%
2018 341,676 $ (341,676) $ - $ 1,446,149 $ 23.63%
2019 351,948 $ (351,948) $ - $ 1,543,148 $ 22.81%
2020 424,542 $ (424,542) $ - $ 1,648,187 $ 25.76%
2021 461,523 $ (461,523) $ - $ 1,500,361 $ 30.76%
2022 546,871 $ (546,871) $ - $ 1,636,722 $ 33.41%
2023 607,731 $ (607,731) $ - $ 1,837,972 $ 33.07%
2024 656,788 $ (656,788) $ - $ 1,616,895 $ 40.62%
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SUPPLEMENTAL ONLY INFORMATION
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET

NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2024
Maintenance Public Gas LEAP REAP
Districts Safety Tax Grant Grant
ASSETS
Cash and investments 3,370,776 $ 785,615 $ - $ - $ - $
Accounts receivable - - 137,286 - - Due from other governments - 18,173 - 150,000 - Interest receivable 1,799 418 - - - Notes receivable - - - - - Total assets $ 804,206 3,372,575 $ 137,286 $ 150,000 $ - $

LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expense 20,782 $ 9,569 $ 88,862 $ - $ - $ Due to other funds - - 16,086 150,000 - Advance from other funds - - - - - Total liabilities 9,569 20,782 104,948 150,000 - DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable revenues - - - - - Total deferred inflows of resources - - - - - FUND BALANCE Restricted
Capital improvement projects - - - - - Circulation improvements - - 32,338 - - Public safety programs - 794,637 - - - Community services - - - - - Lighting, landscape & park maintenance 3,351,793 - - - - Low-income housing activities - - - - - Unassigned - - - - - Total fund balance 3,351,793 794,637 32,338 - - $ 804,206 3,372,575 $ 137,286 $ 150,000 $ - $ Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources
and fund balance
Special Revenue Funds
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET

NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2024
SB2 Planning
Low-Moderate Vehicle CDBG Land Use
Housing Asset Abatement Business Loans Element Grant
ASSETS
Cash and investments - $ 59,609 $ - $ - $
Accounts receivable - - - - Due from other governments - 18,928 304,455 - Interest receivable - 32 28 - Notes receivable - 1,707,850 503,434 - Total assets $ 78,569 1,707,850 $ 807,917 $ - $

LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expense 398 $ - $ 16,280 $ - $ Due to other funds 7,184 - 230,580 - Advance from other funds - - - - Total liabilities - 7,582 246,860 - DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable revenues - 1,707,850 503,434 - Total deferred inflows of resources - 1,707,850 503,434 - FUND BALANCE Restricted
Capital improvement projects - - - - Circulation improvements - - - - Public safety programs - 78,569 - - Community services - - 57,623 - Lighting, landscape & park maintenance - - - - Low-income housing activities - - - - Unassigned - (7,582) - - Total fund balance (7,582) 78,569 57,623 - $ 78,569 1,707,850 $ 807,917 $ - $ Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources
and fund balance
Special Revenue Funds
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET

NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2024
Capital Projects
Fund Total
Non-major
20-CDBG 20-CDBG Development Governmental
SB1 CV1-00058 12084 Impact Funds
ASSETS
Cash and investments 2,238,385 $ - $ 101,973 $ 2,670,427 $ 9,226,785 $ Accounts receivable - - - - 137,286 Due from other governments 124,138 - - - 615,694 Interest receivable 1,194 - 54 1,516 5,041 Notes receivable 60,032 - 324,518 75,837 2,671,671 Total assets $ 60,032 2,363,717 $ 426,545 $ 2,747,780 $ 12,656,477 $

LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expense 517 $ - $ - $ 15,850 152,258 $ Due to other funds - 4,396 - - 408,246 Advance from other funds - - - 8,726 8,726 Total liabilities 4,396 517 - 24,576 569,230 DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable revenues 60,032 - 324,518 75,837 2,671,671 Total deferred inflows of resources 60,032 - 324,518 75,837 2,671,671 FUND BALANCE Restricted
Capital improvement projects - - - 2,647,367 2,647,367 Circulation improvements 2,363,200 - - - 2,395,538 Public safety programs - - - - 873,206 Community services - - - - 57,623 Lighting, landscape & park maintenance - - - - 3,351,793 Low-income housing activities - - 102,027 - 102,027 Unassigned (4,396) - - - (11,978) Total fund balance 2,363,200 (4,396) 102,027 2,647,367 9,415,576 $ 60,032 2,363,717 $ 426,545 $ 2,747,780 $ 12,656,477 $ Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources
and fund balance
Special Revenue Funds
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2024
Maintenance Public Gas LEAP REAP
Districts Safety Tax Grant Grant
Revenue
Taxes and assessments 829,106 $ 57,278 $ - $ 150,000 $ - $ Licenses, permits and impact fees - - - - - Intergovernmental - 27,918 728,330 - 165,000 Interest 32,639 131,695 215,797 - 1 Loan repayments - - - - - Other 20 - 30,079 - - Total revenue 117,855 960,801 974,206 150,000 165,001 Expenditures Public works 399,984 - 894,266 29,246 - Community development - - - - - Public Safety - 29,225 - - - Parks and recreation - - - - - Capital outlay - - - - - Debt service Interest - - - - - Total expenditures 29,225 399,984 894,266 29,246 - Revenue over (under) expenditures 560,817 88,630 79,940 120,754 165,001 Other financing sources/(uses) Operating transfers in/(out) - net - - - - 127
- - - - 127
Change in Fund Balance 88,630 560,817 79,940 120,754 165,128 Fund Balance Beginning of year 2,790,976 706,007 (47,602) (120,754) (165,128) End of year 3,351,793 $ 794,637 $ 32,338 $ - $ - $ Special Revenue Funds
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2024
SB2 Planning
Low-Moderate Vehicle CDBG Land Use
Housing Asset Abatement Business Loans Element Grant
Revenue
Taxes and assessments - $ - $ - $ - $
Licenses, permits and impact fees - - - - Intergovernmental - 23,798 673,249 - Interest 2,406 35,452 2,581 - Loan repayments - - 14,693 - Other - - - - Total revenue 26,204 35,452 690,523 - Expenditures Public works - - - 1,143 Community development 23,389 - 356,687 - Public Safety - - - - Community services - 2,073 - - Capital outlay 1,403,192 - - - Debt service Interest - - - - Total expenditures 1,426,581 2,073 356,687 1,143 Revenue over (under) expenditures (1,391,129) 24,131 333,836 (1,143) Other financing sources/(uses) Operating transfers in/(out) - net - - - 19,709
- - - 19,709
Change in Fund Balance 24,131 (1,391,129) 333,836 18,566 Fund Balance Beginning of year 1,383,547 54,438 (276,213) (18,566) End of year (7,582) $ 78,569 $ 57,623 $ - $ Special Revenue Funds
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2024
Capital Projects Total
Fund Non-major
20-CDBG 20-CDBG Development Governmental
SB1 CV1-00058 12084 Impact Funds
Revenue
Taxes and assessments 712,299 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,748,683 $ Licenses, permits and impact fees - - - 726,265 726,265 Intergovernmental - 23,000 172,288 - 1,813,583 Interest 676 84,071 6,164 119,915 631,397 Loan repayments - 4,556 17,063 - 36,312 Other - - - - 30,099 Total revenue 28,232 796,370 195,515 846,180 4,986,339 Expenditures Public works 7,773 - - - 1,332,412 Community development - - - 53,029 433,105 Public Safety - - - - 29,225 Community services - - - 99,174 101,247 Capital outlay - - - - 1,403,192 Debt service Interest - - - 3,058 3,058 Total expenditures - 7,773 - 155,261 3,302,239 Revenue over (under) expenditures 788,597 28,232 195,515 690,919 1,684,100 Other financing sources/(uses) Operating transfers in/(out) - net - - - - 19,836
- - - - 19,836
Change in Fund Balance 28,232 788,597 195,515 690,919 1,703,936 Fund Balance Beginning of year (32,628) 1,574,603 (93,488) 1,956,448 7,711,640 End of year 2,363,200 $ (4,396) $ 102,027 $ 2,647,367 $ 9,415,576 $ Special Revenue Funds
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BRYANT L. JOLLEY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Bryant L. Jolley C.P.A.

Ryan P. Jolley C.P.A.

Darryl L. Smith C.P.A.

Luis A. Perez C.P.A.

Lan T. Kimoto

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL

OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER

MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Soledad, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the governmental activities, the businesstype activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of City of Soledad (the “City”), California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise City’s basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated July 31, 2025.

Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements, on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or, significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified.
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60 Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City’s financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.

Purpose of This Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.

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BRYANT L. JOLLEY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Bryant L. Jolley C.P.A.

Ryan P. Jolley C.P.A.

Darryl L. Smith C.P.A.

Luis A. Perez C.P.A.

Lan T. Kimoto

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE FOR EACH MAJOR PROGRAM

AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE

REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Soledad, California
Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program
Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
We have audited City of Soledad (the “City”), California’s compliance with the types of compliance requirements identified as subject to audit in the OMB Compliance Supplement that could have a direct and material effect on each of the City’s major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2024. The City’s major federal programs are identified in the summary of auditor’s results section of the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs.

In our opinion, the City complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Basis for Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Our responsibilities under those standards and the Uniform Guidance are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section of our report.

We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on compliance for each major federal program.

Our audit does not provide a legal determination of the City’s compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above.

Responsibilities of Management for Compliance
Management is responsible for compliance with the requirements referred to above and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal control over compliance with the requirements of laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and provisions of contracts or grant agreements applicable to the City’s federal programs.
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62 Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether material noncompliance with the compliance requirements referred to above occurred, whether due to fraud or error, and express an opinion on the City’s compliance based on our audit. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, and the Uniform Guidance will always detect material noncompliance when it exists. The risk of not detecting material noncompliance resulting from fraud is higher than for that resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Noncompliance with the compliance requirements referred to above is considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, it would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user of the report on compliance about City’s compliance with the requirements of each major federal program as a whole.

In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, and the Uniform Guidance, we:
 Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.  Identify and assess the risks of material noncompliance, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the City’s compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.  Obtain an understanding of the City’s internal control over compliance relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over compliance that we identified during the audit.

Report on Internal Control over Compliance
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is less severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section above and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control over compliance. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses, as defined above. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control over compliance may exist that were not identified.
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63 Our audit was not designed for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.

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SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Assistance Agency or
Federal Grantor/Pass-through Listing Pass-through Federal Grantor/Program Title Number Number Expenditures
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Passed through from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
Community Development Block Grant 14.228 N/A 52,233 $
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 N/A 2,241,878 Total Federal Expenditures $ 2,294,111 231
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NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Note 1 – Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) presents the activity of all federal award programs of the City of Soledad, California (the City). Federal awards received directly from federal agencies as well as federal awards passed through other nonfederal agencies, primarily the State of California, are included in the SEFA. The City’s reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the City’s basic financial statements.

Note 2 – Basis of Accounting
The accompanying SEFA is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting for grants accounted for in the governmental fund types and the accrual basis of accounting for grants accounted for in the proprietary fund types, as described in Note 1 to the City’s basic financial statements. The information in the SEFA is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the SEFA may differ from amounts presented in the basic financial statements
Note 3 – Relationship to the Financial Statements
Expenditures of federal awards are reported in the City’s basic financial statements as expenditures/expenses in the General Fund, nonmajor special revenue funds, nonmajor capital project funds, and the enterprise funds.

Note 4 – Indirect Cost Rate
The City did not elect to use the 10% de minimus cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. 232
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
A. Summary of Auditor’s Results
Financial Statements
Type of auditor’s report issued: Unmodified
Internal control over financial reporting:
 Material weaknesses identified? Yes No
 Significant deficiencies identified that are
not considered to be material weaknesses? Yes None reported  Non-compliance material to financial
statements noted? Yes No
Federal Awards
Internal control over major programs:
 Material weaknesses identified? Yes No
 Significant deficiencies identified that are
not considered to be material weaknesses? Yes None reported Type of auditor’s report issued on compliance for
major programs: Unmodified
Any audit findings disclosed that are required to
be reported in accordance with 2 CFR
200.516(a)? Yes No
Identification of Major Programs
Assistance Listing Number Name of Federal Program or Cluster

21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds
Dollar threshold used to distinguish between
Type A and Type B programs: $750,000
Auditee qualified as low-risk auditee? Yes No
B. Findings – Financial Statements Audit
None noted.

C. Findings and Questioned Costs – Major Federal Award Programs Audit None noted.
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SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR YEAR FINDINGS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
There were no prior year audit findings.
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CITY OF SOLEDAD

MANAGEMENT REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
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TABLE OF

CONTENTS
Page
Required Communications 1 – 3
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BRYANT L. JOLLEY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Bryant L. Jolley C.P.A.

Ryan P. Jolley C.P.A.

Darryl L. Smith C.P.A.

Luis A. Perez C.P.A.

Lan T. Kimoto
901 “N” STREET, SUITE 104 FIREBAUGH, CALIFORNIA 93622 PHONE 559.659.3045 FAX 559.659.0615 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Soledad, California
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Soledad for the year ended June 30, 2024. Professional standards require that we provide you with information about our responsibilities under generally accepted auditing standards and, if applicable, Government Auditing Standards, as well as certain information related to the planned scope and timing of our audit. We have communicated such information in our letter to you dated July 1, 2020. Professional standards also require that we communicate to you the following information related to our audit.

Significant Audit Matters
Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices
Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The significant accounting policies used by City of Soledad are described in Note 1 to the financial statements. The City adopted GASB Statement No. 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, and the application of other existing policies was not changed during 2024. We noted no transactions entered into by the City during the year that were both significant and unusual, and of which, under professional standards, we are required to inform you, or transactions for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance and consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period.

We noted no transactions entered into by City of Soledad during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period.

Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on management’s knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from those expected. The most sensitive estimates affecting the City’s financial statements were:

Management has determined the economic useful lives of fixed assets based on past history of similar types of assets, future plans as to their use, and other factors that impact their economic value to the City. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used by management in computing depreciation expense and believe that it is reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.
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2 Management’s estimate of the net pension liability and related deferrals is based on actuarial valuations which include significant assumptions regarding discount rate, inflation, payroll growth, projected salary increases and investment rate of return. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the liability and related deferrals in determining that it is reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.

The financial statement disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear.

Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing our audit.

Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements
Professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that are clearly trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Management has corrected all such misstatements. In addition, none of the misstatements detected as a result of audit procedures and corrected by management were material, either individually or in the aggregate, to each opinion unit’s financial statements taken as a whole.

Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, a disagreement with management is a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that could be significant to the financial statements or the auditor’s report. We are pleased to report that no such disagreements arose during the course of our audit.

Management Representations
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management representation letter dated July 31, 2025.

Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain situations. If a consultation involves application of an accounting principle to City of Soledad’s financial statements or a determination of the type of auditor’s opinion that may be expressed on those statements, our professional standards require the consulting accountant to check with us to determine that the consultant has all the relevant facts. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants.
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3 Other Audit Findings or Issues
We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, with management each year prior to retention as City of Soledad’s auditors.

However, these discussions occurred in the normal course of our professional relationship and our responses were not a condition to our retention.

Other Matters
We applied certain limited procedures to the Budgetary Comparison Schedules, Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability, and Schedule of Contributions which are required supplementary information (RSI) that supplements the basic financial statements. Our procedures consisted of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We did not audit the RSI and do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the RSI.

We were engaged to report on supplementary information, as listed in the table of contents, which accompany the financial statements but are not RSI. With respect to this supplementary information, we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the information to determine that the information complies with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the method of preparing it has not changed from the prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in relation to our audit of the financial statements. We compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the underlying accounting records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves.

Restriction on Use
This information is intended solely for the information and use of the City Council and management of City of Soledad and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.

Very truly yours,
July 31, 2025
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BRYANT L. JOLLEY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Bryant L. Jolley C.P.A.

Ryan P. Jolley C.P.A.

Darryl L. Smith C.P.A.

Luis A. Perez C.P.A.

Lan T. Kimoto

901 “N” STREET, SUITE 104 FIREBAUGH, CALIFORNIA 93622 PHONE 559.659.3045 FAX 559.659.0615 July 31, 2025
City of Soledad/Measure S and Measure Y Committee
248 Main Street
Soledad, CA 93960
Ladies and Gentlemen:

As part of our audit is the review of cash receipts and disbursements related to Measure S and Measure Y sales tax. In connection with the audit, we examined the Measure S and Measure Y remittances and expenditures noting that the activity had been accounted for in a separate Measure S and Measure Y department.

During our audit, we familiarized ourselves with the expenditure and budget guidelines set by the City Council and noted that current year expenditures were within these guidelines. Measure S and Measure Y revenues were $1,210,318 and $2,423,509, respectively.

Our initial conclusion is that Measure S and Measure Y cash receipts and disbursements have been accounted for in a proper manner which is consistent with the ordinance that authorized the Measure S and Measure Y general use tax.

Should you have any further questions relating to this or any other audit issue, please feel free to contact me at any time.

Sincerely,
Bryant L. Jolley, CPA
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SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6278, A Resolution Approving Amendment #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement With TeamCivX Extending the Contract Term, Updating the Scope of Services, and Increasing Compensation by $60,000 for a Total Amount Not To Exceed $92,290, Approving a Related Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Amendment on Behalf of the City
TO: Honorable Mayor Anna Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Megan Hunter, City Manager
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2025

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STAFF REPORT
THROUGH:

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Soledad:

1. Receive a presentation from TeamCivX and Magellan Strategies about the Fire Department Ballot Measure Survey; and

2. Consider and adopt Resolution No. 6278, “Approving Amendment #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement With TeamCivX Extending the Contract Term, Updating the Scope of Services, and Increasing Compensation by $60,000 for a Total Amount Not To Exceed $92,290, Approving a Related Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Amendment on Behalf of the City”.

Executive Summary
Since 2012, the City of Soledad has contracted with CAL FIRE to staff its Fire Department, renewing the agreement as the most cost-effective option. Currently, CAL FIRE operates with two personnel per shift; however, with the City’s continued growth and the need to meet national standards, staffing must gradually increase to a three-person crew. Additional funding will be necessary as staffing levels rise, which has prompted the City to begin exploring long-term revenue options, such as a parcel tax for fire and emergency services.

After the Council approved a budget amendment on December 4, 2024, to hire a consultant for evaluating a potential parcel tax, the City Manager executed a contract with TeamCivX on March 7, 2025, for $32,290. The City coordinated this effort with the City of Gonzales, which is also exploring a parcel tax, to achieve cost savings. During this exploratory phase, it was clear additional time is needed resulting in an expanded scope and increase of $60,000 in compensation. Therefore, a contract amendment is requested, bringing the total contract to a not-to-exceed amount of $92,290. This 241
amendment also requires a budget amendment and the use of the City’s General Fund Operating Reserves.

Team CivX and their subconsultant Magellan Strategies have been invited to present the findings of the Community Ballot Measure Survey regarding the Soledad Fire Department at tonight’s meeting.

Background
In fall 2011, in response to the economic downturn and ongoing structural budget deficits, the City of Soledad disbanded its in-house Fire Department staff and, in 2012, implemented a cost-saving measure by contracting with CAL FIRE. After more than a decade with CAL FIRE and with the three-year contract set to expire in June 2024, the City Council requested a financial analysis of potentially bringing services back in-house. On January 17, 2024, staff presented the analysis, and the Council concluded CAL FIRE remained the most economical option despite the need for increased staffing over time. However, costs have continued to rise, particularly with additional staffing requirements. As a result, the Council approved only a one-year contract for FY 2024–25 at $2,152,347—over $500,000 more than the prior year. A multi-year contract was not pursued due to uncertainty about how to absorb future cost increases without a new revenue source.

To address the funding gap, staff initially explored grants while considering a sustainable option such as a parcel tax. On March 8, 2024, the City applied for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant through FEMA, but by September 2024 learned the application was unsuccessful. Following the grant denial, staff accelerated parcel tax exploration. On December 4, 2024, the Council approved a budget amendment of up to $50,000 from General Fund Reserves to hire a consultant for marketing and polling to gauge voter support for a parcel tax.

After evaluating options, the City Manager under her spending authority approved a $32,290 contract with Team CivX, which has extensive experience assisting public agencies in Monterey County with ballot measures, including the City of Salinas and Hartnell College. By collaborating with the City of Gonzales on similar parcel tax initiatives, the City secured a discounted rate.

Review & Analysis
The City hired TeamCivX to support the exploration phase of the parcel tax. As mentioned in previous presentations, the parcel tax will need approval from at least two-thirds of voters, which will be difficult. Therefore, TeamCivX has been helping the City develop outreach materials explaining the Fire Department's need and the budget shortfall. Team CivX partnered with Magellan Strategies to conduct a survey to gauge residents' opinions on the proposed tax, which is also included as an attachment.

To test residents’ opinions, the survey discusses a hypothetical ballot measure based on the City of Greenfield, which successfully passed a parcel tax for fire services a few years ago. The tax model used by Greenfield adds the parcel tax to the property owners' annual tax. Applying this model to Soledad, it is estimated that this tax would generate approximately $1,000,000 annually. Revenue would increase as the City grows and new homes and commercial buildings are constructed. The ballot question proposed a tax ranging from $96 to $226 per parcel per year. Single-family homes would pay $226 annually, while multiple-family units would be charged $169 per unit each year. Commercial and industrial parcels would range between $96 and $126, with an additional charge of $0.07 per square foot of building area annually. The parcel tax model would include an inflationary provision consistent with similar assessments.
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The presentation includes the findings of the ballot question related to this tax structure, along with a series of questions to educate an uninformed voter about the need for the tax. This survey clearly demonstrates the need to spend more time educating the public before considering placing a proposed parcel tax on the ballot in 2025. Additionally, because it is an off-election year, the costs of such an election would be significant. The next major election would be the June 2026 primary, so the Council would likely not consider a ballot measure until much later, probably March 2026.

Given the revised timeline, staff recommends extending Team CivX’s services through March 31, 2026, beyond the original August 31, 2025, expiration date. The contract includes a $6,500 monthly base fee for technical assistance, ballot initiative analysis, communication materials, and expanded social media engagement. Additional services—such as graphic design support, a mailer, and robocalls/texts—could bring the total contract amount to a maximum of $60,000. However, the City aims to manage costs carefully and may forgo these extras depending on the outcome of the parcel tax exploration. Additionally, with the planned hiring of a Community Engagement Manager, some responsibilities could be handled in-house, potentially reducing the monthly base cost.

Financial Considerations
Staff recommends using up to $60,000 from General Fund Operating Reserves to amend the existing professional services contract. The original contract was $32,290; with this amendment, the total notto-exceed amount would be $92,290. Because this expense was not included in the FY 2025–26 budget, a budget amendment will be required
This investment warrants careful consideration, as a successful ballot measure could generate up to $1 million annually for fire services. Without this revenue stream, the City may be forced to divert funding from other priorities such as economic development, housing, and youth programs to sustain fire operations.

As noted above, the City previously applied for a SAFER grant to support increased staffing but was unsuccessful. A second application was submitted in July 2025; however, given the grant’s highly competitive nature, there is no guarantee of success. As a result, evaluating a potential parcel tax remains seems to be the most reliable option to secure ongoing funding for fire services and meet recommended staffing levels.

Alternatives
Adopt the resolution approving the contract and budget amendments and authorizing the use of General Fund Operating Reserves ; or
Do not adopt the resolution and provide other direction to staff.

Planning/CEQA
The approval of the Contract and Budget Amendments is a ministerial action and is not considered a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has no potential for resulting in either a direct or indirect impact to the environment.

Public Notice Requirements
None required.

Attachment(s):
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Resolution No. 6278
Exhibit A - Team CivX Contract Amendment #1
Exhibit B - TeamCivX Updated Scope of Services
Attachment 1 - Team CivX Professional Services Agreement Attachment 2 - Soledad Fire Department Ballot Measure Survey Presentation Attachment 3 - TeamCivX FAQ about Emergency Medical and Fire Protection in Soledad
Attachment 4 - Team CivX Infographic about Fire and Emergency Services 244
1 RESOLUTION NO. 6278

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH

TEAMCIVX EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM, UPDATING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, AND INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $60,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $92,290, APPROVING A RELATED BUDGET

AMENDMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID

AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, since 2012, the City of Soledad has contracted with CAL FIRE to staff its Fire Department, renewing the agreement as the most cost-effective option; and WHEREAS, currently, CAL FIRE operates with two personnel per shift; however, with the City’s continued growth and the need to meet national standards, staffing must gradually increase to a three-person crew; and
WHEREAS, additional funding will be necessary as staffing levels rise, which prompted the City to begin exploring long-term revenue options, such as a parcel tax for fire and emergency services; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2024, the City Council approved a budget amendment of up to $50,000 from General Fund Operating Reserves to hire a consultant for marketing and polling to explore a potential parcel tax for emergency and fire services; and WHEREAS, the City Manager, under her spending authority, approved a $32,290 contract with Team CivX on March 7, 2025, leveraging a discounted rate through collaboration with the City of Gonzales to assist in the parcel tax exploration; and WHEREAS, Team CivX, in partnership with Magellan Strategies, conducted a community survey to gauge voter support for a parcel tax modeled after the City of Greenfield’s successful measure; and
WHEREAS, survey results indicated the need for additional public education before placing a parcel tax measure on the ballot, leading staff to recommend postponing any decision until March 2026 to align with the June 2026 primary election cycle; and WHEREAS, to align with the revised timeline, staff recommend extending Team CivX’s services through March 31, 2026, expanding the scope of work to include enhanced social media engagement and optional services such as graphic design, mailers, and robocalls/texts, with a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $92,290; and
WHEREAS, the proposed contract amendment also requires a budget amendment utilizing up to $60,000 of General Fund Operating Reserves. 245
2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad as follows:

1. The City Council approves Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with TeamCivX to extend services through March 31, 2026, update the scope of services, and increase the not-to-exceed contract amount to $92,290, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and by this reference incorporated herein

2. The City Council authorizes a budget amendment using up to $60,000 of General Fund Operating Reserves to fund the contract amendment.

3. The City Manager is authorized to execute the contract amendment and make any administrative changes necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 20th day of August 2025 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Council Members:

NOES, Council Members:

ABSENT, Council Members:

ABSTAIN, Council Members:

ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:

MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A

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