I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
IV. CLOSED SESSION
CITY OF SOLEDAD
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR
HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 PM
The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. and, after taking public comment for Closed Session items, the Council will immediately recess to Closed Session.
The regular public open meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and any reportable action taken during the Closed Session will be reported out at that time.
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Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are:
Mayor Anna Velazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Ansaldo-Sanchez
Councilmember Fernando Cabrera
Councilmember Evarista Banuelos
Councilmember Ben Caldera
At this time, any member of the public may address the Council/Agency on Closed Session items appearing on the agenda. Speakers shall have limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point.
1. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated 1 V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
formally and to which the City is a party: Quinonez v. Serrano et al
2. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)(d)(2) to confer with its Attorney regarding potential exposure to litigation: Calculation and Imposition of Impact Fees
Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council.
At this time any member of the public may address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda and items of interest to the public that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. A public comment card should be filled out completely to ensure the speaker is called upon to give comment. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes; the mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule. Please be brief and to the point.
No action or discussion shall be taken on an item not appearing on the agenda.
1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming May as Mental Health Awareness Month
2. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming May 7, 2026, as National Day of Prayer
This proclamation will be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting.
3. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming May 3-9, 2026, as Small Business Week
This proclamation will be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting.
4. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming May 17-23, 2026, as Public Works Week
5. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Week
6. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming May 11-16, 2026, as National Police Week
7. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming May as Asian Pacific 2 X. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
1. Soledad Youth Council – Program Update and Street Safety Initiative XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes
2. Warrants
3. Human Resources Activity Report
4. Parks and Recreation Department Activity Report
5. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report
6. Police Department Activity Report
American Heritage Month
This proclamation will be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Attachments:
Staff Report
Minutes of 4/15/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
04/10/2026 - 04/24/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Building Permits Issued - 04/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
3 7. Fire Department Activity Report
8. Public Works Activity Report
9. Resolution No. 6355, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. (PEI) for Design Services on the 2026 Slurry Seal Project Phase 2 for a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $96,720 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad
10. Resolution No. 6356, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Contract with Universal Building Services for Facility Janitorial Services in an Amount Not-toExceed $135,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Initial Three-Year Term Agreement and up to Two One-Year Renewal Extensions
11. Resolution No. 6357, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving In-Kind City Services and the Temporary Street Closure of Front Street Between Main Street and Soledad Attachments:
Staff Report
Police Department Activity Report 04/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Soledad Activity Report 04/2026
Call Volume 04/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Public Works Activity Report
Water Resources Monthly Report
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6355
Exhibit A
Attachment 1 - PEI Proposal
Attachment 2 - Slurry Seal Streets Map
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6356
Exhibit A
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
4 Street for the 2026 Music in the Park Concert Series
12. Resolution No. 6358, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Accepting the Community Center Heating and Ventilation Project as Complete by HR Sheet Metal Heating and Air Conditioning and Authorizing the Release of Retention in the Amount of $3,995
13. Consideration and Approval by Minute Motion of the 2026 Fireworks Booth Sales Permit Applications
14. Minute Motion to Approve Proclamation Recognizing June 6, 2026 as the 20th Anniversary of the Alternatives to Violence Project at the Correctional Training Facility XII. BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 6359, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a Contract for Construction Services with Monterey Peninsula Engineering (MPE) in an Amount of $2,885,422 Plus a 5% Contingency ($144,271) for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount $3,029,693 for the West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute said Contract on Behalf of the City of Soledad
2. Strategic Plan Quarterly Update - Q1 2026
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6357
Music in the Park Street Closure Map 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6358
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
2026 Fireworks Booth Permit Applications
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
CTF Request for Proclamation
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6359
Exhibit A - MPE Bid Proposal
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
5 XIII. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
XIV. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
XV. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
XVI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Attachments:
Staff Report
Strategic Plan Progress Highlights - 2026 1st Quarter
Strategic Plan Implementation Dashboard - Q1
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Discussion on Future Agenda Item Spreadsheet
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega at (831) 223-5014. Notification of at least 48hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (RCRF 35.102-35.104).
Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, California during normal business hours.
En caso que usted necesite ayuda en leer o en entender este aviso de Junta Publica, usted puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Edificio Municipal en 248 Calle Main o llamar al número (831) 223-5014, y el aviso será traducido para usted.
Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Concejo Municipal con respecto a cualquier asunto en esta agenda se pondrá a disposición para inspección pública en el Ayuntamiento ubicado en 248 Main Street, Soledad, California durante el horario laboral.
Advanced submittal of public comments via email are due by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the scheduled meeting to the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] Comments are limited to 250 words or less and effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. The City Clerk will read email comments, provided that the reading shall not exceed three (3) minutes. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record.
La entrega anticipada de comentarios públicos por correo electrónico debe presentarse antes de las 2:00 p.m. del día de la reunión programada a la Secretaria Municipal al email [email protected]. Los comentarios están limitados a 250 palabras o menos y se hará un esfuerzo para leer su comentario en el registro, pero es posible que algunos comentarios no se lean debido a limitaciones de tiempo. La Secretaria Municipal leerá los comentarios del correo electrónico, siempre que la lectura no exceda los tres (3) minutos. Los comentarios enviados por correo electrónico pasarán a formar parte del registro.
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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, May 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager