Soledad City Council
June 17, 2026

I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
IV. CLOSED SESSION

AMENDED

CITY OF SOLEDAD

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR

HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 PM
The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. and, after taking public comment for Closed Session items, the Council will immediately recess to Closed Session.

The regular public open meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and any reportable action taken during the Closed Session will be reported out at that time.
https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/82344767842
Or Call:
1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 823 4476 7842
Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are:

Mayor Anna Velazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez
Councilmember Fernando Cabrera
Councilmember Evarista Bañuelos
Councilmember Ben Caldera
At this time, any member of the public may address the Council/Agency on Closed Session items appearing on the agenda. Speakers shall have limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point.

1. The City Council will recess to closed session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(B)(1) - City Manager Evaluation. 1 1
V. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. *COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
X. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Minutes

2. Warrants

2. The City Council of the City of Soledad will recess to closed session to meet with its designated representatives regarding labor relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.

The employee organization is certain executive employees.

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 Honoring Kate McKenna, AICP, upon her Retirement
This proclamation will be published on the City of Soledad website: https://www.cityofsoledad.com. No formal presentation will be made during the meeting.

2. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Honoring Randy Bangs upon his Retirement
3 . A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth
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
Minutes of 06/10/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
2 2

3. Resolution No. 6377, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving In-Kind City Services and the Street Closure of Monterey Street between Main Street and Encinal Street for the 40th Annual Our Lady of Solitude Fiesta

4. Resolution No. 6378, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad, Ordering a General Municipal Election, Requesting the Monterey County Elections Department to Conduct the Election, Requesting Consolidation of the Election with the Statewide General Election, and Authorizing the City Manager, to Enter into an Agreement with the Monterey County Registrar of Voters for Related Election Services

5. Resolution No. 6380, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017

6. Resolution No. 6381 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a New Consulting Services Agreement with Robin Warbey in an Amount Not to Exceed $111,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement
XI. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
Attachments:

Staff Report
05/30/2026 - 06/10/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6377
Exhibit A - OLOS Request and Map
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6378
Exhibit A
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6380
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6381
Exhibit A
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
3 3

1. Resolution Nos. 6382, 6383, 6384, 6385, and 6386, Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Soledad Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Various Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
XII. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2

1. Resolution No. 6375, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Certifying an Environmental Impact Report, Adopting CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Proposed Almond Acres Project, and
Ordinance No. 781, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Announcing Findings and Approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD-24002) and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TM-24003) for a 12.48-Acre Subdivision Located on the West Side of Orchard Lane and Cedar Lane (APN 022-281-005) in the R-1 (High Density Residential) Zoning District Receive the Staff Report
Open the Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing
Council Action
Attachments:

Staff Report
Assessment District Map
Resolution No. 6382 - Diamond Ridge BAD (Levy)
Diamond Ridge BAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27
Resolution No. 6383 - Diamond Ridge MAD (Levy)
Diamond Ridge MAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27
Resolution No. 6384 - Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD Levy Orchard Villas MAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27.pdf Resolution No. 6385 - Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD Levy Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27 Resolution No. 6386 - Rancho San Vicente MAD Levy
Rancho San Vicente MAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Receive the Staff Report
Open the Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing
Council Action
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6375
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 6375 - Final EIR (SCH#2025030381) Exhibit B to Resolution No. 6375 - CEQA Findings
Exhibit C to Resolution No. 6375 - MMRP
Ordinance No. 781- Almond Acres
Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 781- Almond Acres Conditions of Approval Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 781- Entitlement Package
4 4
XIII. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3

1. Resolution Nos. 6387 and 6388, Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Soledad Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (2025 UWMP), and Separately, Adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (2025 WSCP), and Ordering Both the 2025 UWMP and 2025 WSCP to be Filed with the California Department of Water Resources by July 1, 2026 XIV. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 4

1. Presentation and Acceptance of The City of Soledad’s 2022 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award No. 22-CDBG-ED-30043 Business Assistance Loan Program Closeout Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) XV. BUSINESS

1. Resolution No. 6389, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad to Receive a Presentation on the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Grant for the Safe Streets for Soledad Project, and Provide Staff Feedback and Approve the Commitment of Funds for the Grant Application
Exhibit C to Ordinance No. 781 - Final VTM
Presentation - Almond Acres Project
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Receive the Staff Report
Open the Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing
Council Action
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6387
Exhibit A - 2025 Urban Water Management Plan - Public Review Draft Resolution No. 6388
Exhibit A - 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan - Public Review Draft COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Receive the Staff Report
Open the Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing
Council Action
Attachments:

Staff Report
Soledad CDBG Closeout Report Presentation
Proof of Publication
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
5 5

2. Resolution No. 6390, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers for HHAP5 Youth Set-Aside Funding in an Amount Not to Exceed $181,825.17 XVI. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
XVII. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
XVIII.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
XIX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XX. ADJOURNMENT
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6389
Exhibit A - Draft Letter of Committment
Presentation
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution No. 6390
Exhibit A
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega at (831) 223-5014. Notification of at least 48hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (RCRF 35.102-35.104).

Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, California during normal business hours.

En caso que usted necesite ayuda en leer o en entender este aviso de Junta Publica, usted puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Edificio Municipal en 248 Calle Main o llamar al número (831) 223-5014, y el aviso será traducido para usted.

Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Concejo Municipal con respecto a cualquier asunto en esta agenda se pondrá a disposición para inspección pública en el Ayuntamiento ubicado en 248 Main Street, Soledad, California durante el horario laboral.

Advanced submittal of public comments via email are due by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the scheduled meeting to the Deputy City Clerk at [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 6 6
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.
7 7
06/12/2026

CERTIFICATION
I, Megan Hunter, City Clerk of the City of Soledad, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda was posted at City Hall by Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager
8 SUBJECT: Minutes
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Darlene Noriega, Deputy City Clerk

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager

MEETING
DATE: June 17, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.
9 Minutes
City of Soledad
Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Successor Housing Agency/ Special Meeting
June 10, 2026

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Velazquez called the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency/ Housing Authority/ Successor Housing Agency/ Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

Mayor/Chair Anna M. Velazquez
Councilmember/Agency Member Fernando Cabrera
Councilmember/Agency Member Evarista Bañuelos
Councilmember/Agency Member Ben Caldera

THE FOLLOWING COUNCILMEMBER WAS ABSENT
Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Member Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez

PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None

CLOSED SESSION

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

CLOSED SESSION REPORTS

1. City Attorney Mike Rodriquez reported with respect to item no. 1, the Council provided direction to Legal Counsel.

No other reportable action taken.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Hunter had one modification request:

1. City Manager Hunter requested to add a proclamation to Consent Item No. C-14 in honor of the retirement of Soledad Unified School District Superintendent Randy Bangs.
10 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.

CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.

Motion: Councilmember Cabrera motioned to approve items C-1 through C-14, with the addition of a proclamation for Superintendent Randy Bangs to C-14. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Caldera and passed by the following vote:

Action
Ayes: Cabrera, Caldera, Bañuelos, Velazquez
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Ansaldo-Sánchez
C-1. Minutes of 05/20/2026
C-2. Warrants 05/13/2026 – 05/29/2026.

C-3. Human Resources Activity Report
C-4. Parks and Recreation Activity Report
C-5. Community Engagement Activity Report
C-6. Community & Economic Development Department Activity Report C-7. Public Works Activity Report
C-8. Fire Department Activity Report
C-9. Police Department Activity Report
C-10. Resolution No. 6371, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Declaring Surplus Equipment and Authorizing the Sale, Donation or Disposal of Such Property C-11. Resolution No. 6372, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving the 2026 Master Funding Agreement Between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and the City of Soledad and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad C-12. Resolution No. 6373, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Non-Exclusive Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc., Increasing the Contract by $80,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $240,000 for Plan Review, Inspection, Building Official, and Related Services
C-13. Resolution No. 6358, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Certifying Compliance With State Law With Respect to the Levying of General and Special Taxes, 3 Assessments, and Property-Related Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
11 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026

C-14. Minute Motion to Approve Proclamation Honoring Kate McKenna, Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Monterey County, Upon Her Retirement

BUSINESS
B-1. Resolution No. 6368, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving Garbage Collection Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27, With an Effective Date of July 1, 2026.

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority General Manager Cesar Zuniga presented information regarding the item.

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Contracts and Grants Analyst Elia Zavala provided additional clarification about the report and the proposed rate increase.

There were no public comments.

Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve Resolution No. 6368. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cabrera.

Action
Ayes: Bañuelos, Cabrera, Caldera, Velazquez
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Ansaldo-Sánchez
B-2. Resolution No. 6369/SA-2026-01 A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad and the Successor Agency of the City of Soledad Redevelopment Agency Approving Interim Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Manager Hunter presented the staff report.

Councilmembers provided comments and discussion regarding the item.

There were no public comments.

Motion: Mayor Velazquez motioned to approve Resolution No. 6369/SA-2026-01. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cabrera.

Action
Ayes: Velazquez, Cabrera, Caldera, Bañuelos
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Ansaldo-Sánchez
B-3. Resolution No. 6370, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to Negotiate, Prepare, and Execute a Deferred Development Impact Fee Agreement with Wood Investments Company, Inc.

Community & Economic Development Director Beatriz Trujillo presented the staff report.

Wood Investments Representative Peter Orlando was present via Zoom and available to provide any further clarification regarding the item.
12 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026

Councilmembers provided comments and discussion regarding the item, but expressed support.

City Attorney Mike Rodriquez provided clarification regarding the prevailing wage portion of the report.

There were no public comments.

Motion: Councilmember Bañuelos motioned to approve Resolution No. 6370. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cabrera.

Action
Ayes: Bañuelos, Cabrera, Caldera, Velazquez
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Ansaldo-Sánchez
B-4. Resolution No. 6376, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Authorizing Submission of A Formal Response Regarding the Proposed Forced Sewer Consolidation Project for the Hacienda Apartments and Outlining the City's Position
City Manager Hunter presented the staff report.

Councilmembers raised various questions and concerns regarding the item.

City Attorney Mike Rodriquez provided clarification for all questions and concerns raised by the council.

There were no public comments.

Motion: Mayor Velazquez motioned to approve Resolution No. 6376. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bañuelos.

Action
Ayes: Velazquez, Bañuelos, Caldera, Cabrera
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Ansaldo-Sánchez
MAYOR’S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mayor Velazquez reported eight items:

1. On 06/03, she attended the Pride flag-raising event at Soledad City Hall.

2. On 06/03, she attended the Hacienda’s Community meeting at the Soledad Community Center.

3. On 05/28, she attended the press event for the two air purifiers that the City now has as part of the collaboration with Breathe California and the Monterey County Air Resources Board.

4. On 05/22, she attended Career Day at Gabilan Elementary School.

5. She attended the Salinas Valley Mayors and Managers meeting.

6. She congratulated all the graduates from Main Street Middle School and Soledad High School.

7. She met with City Manager Hunter, King City Mayor Mike LeBarre, King City City Manager Jose Arreola, and See Monterey regarding tourism.

8. She met with Hartnell President Michael Gutierrez regarding new construction at the Soledad campus to expand the Diesel Mechanic Program.
13 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026

COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Councilmember Bañuelos had eleven items to report:

1. On 05/21, she attended the Soledad Rotary meeting.

2. On 05/22, she attended Career Day at Gabilan Elementary School.

3. On 05/22, she attended the Closing Ceremonies for Soledad Little League and MC’d the event. She thanked the Soledad Little League Board of Directors, players, parents, and Coaches.

4. She visited a resident who is not doing well.

5. On 05/23, she attended the Soledad Cemetery Community Clean Up in preparation for the Memorial Day event.

6. She met with Alliance Energy, which would like to do a presentation for the City Council.

7. On 05/27, she attended the San Vicente Elementary School Spelling Bee and talent show.

8. On 05/27, she attended the Safe Routes to School Community meeting. She thanked the Soledad Youth Council.

9. On 05/28, she was inducted as a Rotarian.

10. She attended the final concert of the Soledad High School band.

11. She attended the Community Top Scholar event with Rotary.

Councilmember Caldera had nine items to report:

1. He attended a lunch meeting with Councilmember Eva Bañuelos and Alliance Energy.

2. On 05/21, he attended the Tacos with the Team Community meeting.

3. He attended the Repatriation of a soldier. The event had many attendees.

4. On 06/02, he attended the 40 Top academic students’ event at Soledad High School.

5. On 06/04, he attended the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee meeting.

6. On 06/05, he attended the Immigration Subcommittee meeting.

7. On 06/08, he attended the MST Board meeting.

8. On 06/10, he attended the graduation at Main Street Middle School.

9. He congratulated Pinnacles High School students and the Adult School in Soledad. The graduations will be on 06/11.

Councilmember Cabrera had five items to report:

1. On 05/25, he attended the Memorial Ceremony at the Soledad Cemetery.

2. On 06/05, he attended the Immigration Subcommittee meeting.

3. On 06/06, attended El Mercadito.

4. On 06/09, he attended the promotion at San Vicente Elementary School.

5. On 06/09, he attended an agenda briefing with City Manager Hunter.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Hunter had nine items to report:

1. She will be out of the office from 06/27 through 07/06, returning 07/07, and 07/23 through 07/27.

2. She commended both the Police Department and the Information Technology Department for working hard to get the technology infrastructure in the department on track.

3. She thanked Assistant Engineer Juan Huerta for stepping in and helping with IT during the council meeting, and for putting in a Quick Build application through TAMC.

4. Staff have submitted a Safe Streets For All application.

5. Staff are currently working on an ATP grant application due by 06/22.

6. Staff are also applying for SAFER grant funding in assistance for the fire department.

7. She commended both Community and Economic Development Director, Beatriz Trujillo, and Senior Planner Ariana Mora for taking a failed planning grant and converting it into a winning application, because of that the City will receive $310,000.

8. She met with Historical Society president Craig Stephens regarding the roof repair and grants for that.

9. On 06/12, Soledad will have Music in the Park.
14 City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Velazquez had two requests:

1. She asked if a list of submitted and pending grants be included in a monthly report. She added that she knows of two pending grants: one through Senator Schiff and the other through Senator Lofgren for the Soledad Community Center and the Container Village Project.

2. She also had a conversation regarding Supervisor Lopez having budget funding for Relay For Life banners for South County.

3. She has asked that the City highlight City accomplishments for the 4th of July 250th anniversary.

Councilmember Caldera had no request for a future agenda item.

Councilmember Cabrera asked for an update on the Speak To Me Communication Boards.  City Manager Hunter said those are in production and should be installed in July.

Councilmember Bañuelos asked for an update regarding the bulletin board.  City Manager Hunter said there will be a meeting regarding this on Friday, and she will update Councilmember Bañuelos after that meeting.

City Manager Hunter asked Councilmember Banuelos to email her a request to add the presentation mentioned earlier to the agenda.

City Manager Hunter will request a presentation update from Hartnell on the Soledad campus expansion.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

Minutes Approved: July 17, 2026
______________________________
ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor/Chair
______________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
15 SUBJECT: Warrants
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Mike Howard, Assistant City Manager

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager

MEETING
DATE: June 17, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.
16 6/11/2026 10:09:55 AM Page 1 of 3
Check Report
Soledad, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 05/30/2026 - 06/10/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: APRAB-Mechanics Bank
ADQUAL A&D AGRICULTURAL & SAFETY SUPPLIES 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 106.79 10571 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 285185 Invoice 05/29/2026 Drinking Water and Cable Ties 0.00 24.85 310-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPM… Drinking Water and Cable Ties 13.93 310-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT Drinking Water and Cable Ties 10.92 285234 Invoice 05/29/2026 First Aid Kit / Safety Gloves and Safety Gla… 0.00 81.94 100-2100-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit / Safety Gloves and … 81.94 CANNOA CANNON CORPORATION 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 14,841.75 10572 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 95857 Invoice 05/29/2026 Professional Services 0.00 3,940.75 309-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Professional Services 1,634.87 310-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Professional Services 2,305.88 95913 Invoice 05/29/2026 SCADA System Upgrate 0.00 5,049.50 309-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… SCADA System Upgrate 1,262.38 310-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… SCADA System Upgrate 3,787.12 95974 Invoice 05/29/2026 Water System Reliability - Projfessional Sv… 0.00 5,851.50 309-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPR… Water System Reliability - Projfe… 5,851.50 FIRST FIRST ALARM 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 525.69 10573
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 953380 Invoice 05/29/2026 Alarm System Fees 0.00 525.69 100-2200-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Alarm System Fees 525.69 GYMREP GUILLIEMO GARCIA 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 3,110.00 10574 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 01638 Invoice 05/29/2026 Quarterly Maintenance - Equipment 0.00 3,110.00 100-2200-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Quarterly Maintenance - Equip… 1,840.00 100-2200-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE Quarterly Maintenance - Equip… 1,270.00 CULLIG QUALITY WATER ENTERPRISES, INC. 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 130.26 10575 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 1273093 Invoice 05/29/2026 Water Services 0.00 130.26
100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Water Services 39.08 309-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEM… Water Services 91.18 SHREDD SHREDDING SOURCE SOLUTIONS 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 75.00 10576 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 10524 Invoice 05/29/2026 Shredding Service 0.00 75.00
100-1400-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Shredding Service 75.00 SIRCHI SIRCHIE ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 156.77 10577 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 0739597-IN Invoice 05/29/2026 Property/Evidence Supplies 0.00 95.27 100-1400-52050 PROPERTY EVIDENCE RO… Property/Evidence Supplies 95.27 17 Check Report Date Range: 05/30/2026 - 06/10/2026
6/11/2026 10:09:55 AM Page 2 of 3
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 0740269-IN Invoice 05/29/2026 Property/Evidence Supplies 0.00 61.50 100-1400-52050 PROPERTY EVIDENCE RO… Property/Evidence Supplies 61.50 SPECIALTIYCONST SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION INC 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 767,450.11 10578 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount NO. 09 Invoice 05/29/2026 Recycled Water Proj. Construction 0.00 767,450.11 213-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Recycled Water Proj. Constructi… 767,450.11 TEAMCIVX TEAM CIVX 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 11,371.43 10579
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 4304 Invoice 05/29/2026 Parcel Tax Mailer and Consulting 0.00 11,371.43 100-8000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Parcel Tax Mailer and Consulting 11,371.43 USABLU USABLUE BOOK 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 969.14 10580
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV01037798 Invoice 05/29/2026 Ammnonie Reagents - OP Process Control 0.00 452.86 310-0000-52053 LAB ANALYSIS & TESTING Ammnonie Reagents - OP Proces… 452.86 INV01047482 Invoice 05/29/2026 USA Blue Paint 0.00 516.28 309-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… USA Blue Paint 516.28 WILLDA WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 840.00 10581 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 010-66065 Invoice 05/29/2026 Rate Study 0.00 840.00
309-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Rate Study 420.00 310-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES… Rate Study 420.00 WINSUP WINSUPPLY MONTEREY COUNTY CA CO 06/02/2026 EFT 0.00 575.40 10582 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 16820601 Invoice 05/29/2026 Disc Attachment - Metal Pipe 0.00 575.40 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE… Disc Attachment - Metal Pipe 575.40 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code APRAB Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
0 0
0 0
12 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
12 0.00
Payment

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
800,152.34
800,152.34
Payable
Count
0 0
0 0
17 17
18 Check Report Date Range: 05/30/2026 - 06/10/2026
6/11/2026 10:09:55 AM Page 3 of 3
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
0 0
0 0
12 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
12 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
800,152.34
800,152.34
0 0
0 0
17 17
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
999 POOLED CASH 6/2026 800,152.34
800,152.34
19 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6377, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving In-Kind City Services and the Street Closure of Monterey Street between Main Street and Encinal Street for the 40th Annual Our Lady of Solitude Fiesta
TO: Honorable Mayor Anna Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Beatriz Trujillo, Community and Economic Development Director and Ariana Mora, Senior Planner
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2026

CITY OF SOLEDAD

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

Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Soledad consider and approve Resolution No. 6377, "Approving In-Kind City Services and the Street Closure of Main Street Between Monterey Street and Market Street for the 40th Annual Our Lady of Solitude Fiesta." Executive Summary
Our Lady of Solitude Parish has organized an annual parish fiesta in the City of Soledad for many years and will celebrate the event’s 40th anniversary on August 9, 2026. The event is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will feature food vendors, live music, and community entertainment for residents and visitors. The applicant is requesting City Council approval for the temporary closure of Monterey Street between Main Street and Encinal Street, as well as in-kind support services from the Public Works and Police Departments for traffic control and public safety. The applicable City departments have reviewed the request and recommend conditional approval, subject to City Council authorization of the street closure and approval of the requested in-kind City services associated with the event.

Background
For many years, the City of Soledad has been home to the annual Our Lady of Solitude Parish Fiesta, a longstanding community celebration organized by Our Lady of Solitude Church. The event has become a cherished local tradition that brings together residents, families, and visitors through cultural, recreational, and community-oriented activities. This year’s fiesta will commemorate the event’s 40th anniversary and will feature live music, food vendors, community resource booths, and other activities benefiting the Soledad community.
20 Historically, the event has been held on Main Street. For the 2026 celebration, the Church proposes to host the primary event activities, including food vendors, entertainment, and informational booths, within its existing parking lot. To accommodate increased pedestrian activity and non-profit vendor booths, the applicant is also requesting the temporary closure of the 400 block of Monterey Street.

Additional details regarding the proposed street closure are provided in Map 1 of Exhibit A. The event is proposed as a one-day celebration on August 9, 2026.

Review & Analysis
As in previous years, the Our Lady of Solitude Parish Fiesta will require temporary street closures to ensure the safety of event attendees and the orderly flow of traffic. The applicant is requesting City Council approval for in-kind City services related to traffic control and the temporary closure of the 400 block of Monterey Street. If approved, City staff from the Public Works and Police Departments will coordinate with the applicant to implement the necessary traffic management measures, including the placement of barricades and traffic control signage.

The Public Works Department will be responsible for installing barricades and advance notification signage within the public right-of-way at least 72 hours before the event, as well as setting up the street closure on the day of the event. The applicant will be responsible for notifying the apartment complex and surrounding area about the street closure and also for removing the barricades following the event and returning them to the City. The Police Department has reviewed the event and will coordinate with the applicant regarding traffic management and public safety measures. As a condition of approval, the applicant shall provide a minimum of two security personnel to manage traffic access for residents of the adjacent apartment complex and assist with event operations. While Police Department personnel will not be assigned specifically to the event, staff may conduct periodic site visits to monitor compliance and address any public safety concerns.

Additionally, the applicant shall ensure that all vendors participating in the event obtain the necessary permits and approvals, including temporary use permits, special event permits, business licenses, and health permits, as required by local and state regulations. Prior to the event, the applicant must also provide an updated certificate of insurance naming the City of Soledad, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents as additional insureds. City staff will continue to work with the applicant to ensure all permit and insurance requirements are satisfied before the event takes place.

Financial Considerations
There will be minimal costs associated with staff time. However, the church has worked with the city for years to limit staff time by assisting with barricades and traffic control. The church will hire private security to reduce demands on the Soledad Police Department.

Strategic Plan Alignment
The proposed event is consistent with the Strategic Plan Policy 1.3.7, as it activates the downtown area through a community-oriented cultural event that features local food, entertainment, and activities celebrating Soledad’s heritage and traditions.

Alternatives
Approve the street closure and in-kind city services for the 40th Annual Our Lady of Solitude Fiesta.
21 Resolution No. 6377
Exhibit A - OLOS Request and Map
Deny the street closure and in-kind city services for the 40th Annual Our lady of Solitude Fiesta.

Planning/CEQA
The proposed street closure and in-kind city services are not considered a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). Therefore, no environmental assessment is required.

Public Notice Requirements
Not Applicable.

Attachment(s):
22 RESOLUTION NO. 6377

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD

APPROVING IN-KIND CITY SERVICES AND THE STREET CLOSURE OF

MONTEREY STREET BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND ENCINAL STREET FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL OUR LADY OF SOLITUDE FIESTA
WHEREAS, over the past few years, the City of Soledad has allowed Our Lady of Solitude to host their annual parish fiesta; and
WHEREAS, Soledad residents have come to embrace the Our Lady of Solitude Annual Fiesta as a great way to connect local services and residents, add vibrancy to the Downtown, and create a safe environment for local families; and
WHEREAS, to provide a safe pedestrian area and accommodate proposed activities such as food vendors, children’s games, service booths, and music entertainment, it is recommended to close Main Street between Monterey St. and Market St; and WHEREAS, to facilitate safe vehicular traffic and accommodate the street closure, the City Council may approve in-kind city services as needed for the event by the Soledad Police and Public Works Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Soledad hereby approves the closure of the 400 block of Monterey Street between Main Street and Encinal Street on August 9, 2026, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, including an hour for set up and clean up as shown in Exhibit A. Additionally, the Council hereby approves the provision of the in-kind city services provided by the Soledad Police and Public Works Departments for traffic control and enforcement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 17
th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:

ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:

MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
23 EXHIBIT A
24 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

1. NOTICING TO APARTMENT COMPLEX MUST
BE PROVIDED AT LEAST 7 DAYS AHEAD THE EVENT

2. STREET CLOSURE AND PARKING NOTICE MUST BE
PLACED 72 HRS AHEAD OF THE EVENT

3. EVENT MUST COMPLY WITH LIABILITY INSURANCE

REQUIREMENTS

4. ALL VENDORS MUST HAVE A VALID BUSINESS

LICENSE

5. EVENT MUST HAVE A VALID HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PERMIT AND CLEARANCE, PROOF MUST BE PROVIDED
TO PLANNING DEPT. UPON FINAL ISSUANCE OF

PLANNING PERMIT
MAP 1 - REDLINED CONDITIONS BY CITY STAFF
25 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6378, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad, Ordering a General Municipal Election, Requesting the Monterey County Elections Department to Conduct the Election, Requesting Consolidation of the Election with the Statewide General Election, and Authorizing the City Manager, to Enter into an Agreement with the Monterey County Registrar of Voters for Related Election Services
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Mike Rodriquez, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2026

CITY OF SOLEDAD

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

Recommendation
It is recommended that City Council consider and adopt Resolution No.6378, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad, Ordering a General Municipal Election, Requesting the Monterey County Elections Department to Conduct the Election, Requesting Consolidation of the Election with the Statewide General Election, and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the Monterey County Registrar of Voters for Related Election Services.” Executive Summary
When a local municipality’s general election and a statewide election are scheduled or planned to be held on the same date, the municipality can adopt a resolution declaring the municipality’s intent to consolidate its local municipal election with the statewide election and requesting the local county Board of Supervisors to permit the county elections official to provide election services. The consolidation process not only makes voting more efficient but also represents a significant cost savings to local municipalities. In accordance with past practice, Staff has prepared a resolution ordering an election on November 3, 2026, requesting that the Monterey County Elections Department be authorized to conduct the election, and declaring its intent to consolidate the local and statewide elections. The City is required to reimburse the County in full for all election services and as such, the resolution before the Council this evening also includes authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement with Monterey County for election service.

Background
Staff has prepared its standard elections resolution, calling for a consolidation of the City’s general 26 municipal election with all other state elections to be conducted on November 3, 2026, as authorized by relevant provisions of the Government and Elections Codes. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 768, adopted by the City Council on May 15, 2024, and codified in Soledad Municipal Code Chapter 2.04, this is the first year in which the City will have elections by district in established Districts 1 and 2.

Review & Analysis
In accordance with past practice, Staff has prepared a resolution ordering an election, requesting that the Monterey County Elections Department be authorized to conduct the election, and declaring its intent to consolidate local and statewide elections to be held on November 3, 2026. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Monterey County Registrar of Voters to reimburse the County for actual costs of election services. The request for consolidation of the election must be submitted to the County Board of Supervisors at least 88 days prior to the date of the election, which is August 7, 2026. By consolidating the election with other jurisdictions in Monterey County, the City’s costs to conduct the election will be substantially reduced Under the by-district elections system recently adopted by the City Council per Ordinance No. 768, Districts 1 and 2 will elect council members to represent their districts for a four-year term. The Mayor’s position, which has a two-year term, will continue to be elected at-large by voters in all districts throughout the City. The period for candidates running for a seat to file nomination papers runs from Monday, July 13, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026. Candidates will be able to provide statements for publication in the Voters’ Guide not in excess of 200 words, at a cost of $321.00 for Mayor, $152.00 for District 1, and $165.00 for District 2 (This cost is determined by the County Elections Department.)
Financial Considerations
The Monterey County Elections Department estimates that costs for the upcoming election will be between $6.00 to $10.00 per registered voter. As such, the City’s cost for the November 3, 2026 election should be in an amount not to exceed $92,000. Staff will include this amount in the FY 2026- 2027 Budget to be considered and adopted in August.

Strategic Plan Alignment
The proposed action is consistent with Objective 10.2.4- “Promote fair, inclusive and transparent elections” of Pillar 10- Operations of the Strategic Plan. Adoption of the resolution will ensure that the upcoming general election in November will be conducted in accordance with state and federal laws meant to maintain fairness, transparency and accessibility. The November election will be the first to feature elections in two of the new voting districts that were established in 2024.

Alternatives
Adopt the proposed Resolution.

Do not adopt the proposed Resolution calling for a consolidated election and securing the County’s services in conducting a local election. This alternative would result in significantly increased costs to the City in holding both the State and general municipal elections.

Planning/CEQA
The City has determined that adoption of the involved elections resolution is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061, subd. (b)(3) and 15378. The proposed election-related actions have no possibility of causing 27 Resolution No. 6378
Exhibit A
significant environmental effects and are not considered a “project” for the purposes of CEQA since they have no potential for resulting in either a direct or indirect impact to the environment.

Public Notice Requirements
Notice of the consolidated election must be published between June 29 and July 13, 2026 in keeping with Elections Code Sections 12101 and 12111.

Attachment(s):
28 RESOLUTION NO. 6378

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD ORDERING

A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, REQUESTING THE MONTEREY COUNTY

ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION, REQUESTING

CONSOLIDATION OF THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL

ELECTION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTEREY COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

FOR RELATED ELECTION SERVICES
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Soledad City Council adopted Ordinance No. 768 which established a district-based election system for council members in the City, whereby a council member elected to represent one of each of four districts in the City must reside in that district, must be a registered voter in that district, and must be elected from the voters of that district alone. Ordinance No. 768 did not change the prior process of electing the Mayor’s position on an at-large basis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Soledad desires to hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of two (2) council members from Districts 1 and 2, each for a full four (4) year term, as well as the for the Mayor’s at-large position for a two (2) year term, and WHEREAS, various district, county, state and other political subdivision elections, including the City’s General Municipal Election, may be or have been called to be held on November 3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400, whenever two or more elections of any legislative or congressional district, public district, city, county, or other political subdivision are called to be held on the same day, in the same territory, or in territory that is in part the same, they may be consolidated upon the order of the governing body calling the elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400, such election for cities may be either completely or partially consolidated; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403, whenever an election called by a city for the submission of any question, proposition, or office to be filled is to be consolidated with a statewide election, and the question, proposition, or office to be filled is to appear upon the same ballot as that provided for that statewide election, the city shall, at least 88 days prior to the date of the election, file with the Board of Supervisors, and a copy with the Elections Official, a resolution of its governing body requesting the consolidation, and setting forth the exact form of any question proposition, or office to be voted upon at the election, as it is to appear on the ballot, and upon such request, the Board of Supervisors may order the consolidation; and WHEREAS, the resolution requesting the consolidation shall be adopted and filed at the same time as the adoption of the ordinance, resolution or order calling the elections, and 29 WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002, the governing body of any city may by resolution request the Board of Supervisors of the county to permit the County Election Official to render specified services to the city relating to the conduct of an election; and WHEREAS, the resolution of the governing body of the city shall specify the services requested; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002, the city shall reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the city; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 13307, whenever an election called by a city has offices to be filled, it is required to fix and determine the number of words that a candidate may submit on the candidate’s statement to be from two hundred (200) to four hundred (400) words, and to determine if the candidate and or the political subdivision will pay the cost of the statement; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 15651 requires a city to determine the means and manner in which a tie vote is to be resolved in the event that two or more persons receive an equal number of votes and the highest number of votes for an office to be voted upon.

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

Section 1. Recitals and Findings
All of the recitals set forth above are true and correct to the best of the City Council’s knowledge and by this reference, are incorporated herein.

Section 2. Call for Consolidated Election
A. The City Council of the City of Soledad hereby orders an election to be called and consolidated with any and all elections (including but not limited to the statewide general election) also called to be held on November 3, 2026, insofar as said elections are to be held in the same territory or in territory that is in part the same as the territory of the City of Soledad, and requests that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey order such consolidation under Elections Code Sections 10401 and 10403.

The purpose of the election is to conduct the election for the following three (3) offices of the Soledad City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot:

Seats Open Office Term
At-Large Mayor 2 years
District 1 Council member 4 years
District 2 Council member 4 years
30 B. The governing body of the City of Soledad hereby requests the Board of Supervisors to permit the Monterey County Elections Department to provide any and all services necessary for conducting the election and agrees to pay for said services.

C. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 13307, each candidate for city office will pay the cost of the candidate’s statement for inclusion in the County Voter Information Guide. Said statement shall not exceed two hundred (200) words in length and unless authorized by law, no other candidate materials will be allowed to be mailed with the candidate’s statement. The candidate shall submit payment to the City of Soledad upon submission of the candidate’s statement.

Section 3 Publication of Notice of Election In accordance with Sections 12101 and 12110 of the Elections Code and Section 6061 of the Government Code, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the election, the offices to be filled, and a list of the named nominees for public offices to be published once in the Salinas Valley Tribune, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City of Soledad and hereby designated for that purpose by the City Council of Soledad.

Section 4. Canvass of Votes- Action Upon Tie. The City hereby requests that the Registrar of Voters conduct the official canvass and provide the City with an Official Canvass and Statement of Votes. The City Council shall meet on or before the next scheduled meeting following the certification of the election to approve the canvass. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651(a), in the event of a tie vote, the City Council, acting as the Election Board, shall resolve the tie by lot.

Section 5. Payment For Services. The City Council determines that the “Service Agreement for the Provision of Election Services between the City of Soledad and the Monterey County Registrar of Voters,” a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City of Soledad.

Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and forthwith entered upon the minutes of this Council and kept and maintained by the City Clerk of the City of Soledad
Section 7. Certified Resolution. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify the due adoption of this Resolution and to transmit a copy hereof so certified to the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters of Monterey County.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 17th day of June 2026 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
31 ____________________________
ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
32 Exhibit A
33 34
35 36
37 38
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6380, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Don Wilcox, Public Works Director, and Alex Ramos, Engineering Project Manager
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2026

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STAFF REPORT
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Soledad consider and approve Resolution No. 6380, “Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.”
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 List of Projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1): The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Adoption of the Resolution is required annually by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for the City to remain eligible to receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding.

The proposed projects list identifiesthe Fiscal Year 24/25 Slurry Seal Project (2026 Slurry Seal Project) and the West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Project , and are anticipated to total approximately $1,707,803 of SB 1 funding. These projects will support pavement preservation efforts, roadway striping enhancements, and extend the useful life of the City’s transportation infrastructure. Approval of the Resolution will satisfy the annual SB 1 funding and reporting requirements.

Background
Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, provides additional transportation funding through a combination of taxes and fees to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs throughout California’s transportation network. Through SB 1, cities and counties receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding to support eligible transportation improvements and preserve existing infrastructure.

To remain eligible for RMRA funding each fiscal year, local agencies must submit a list of proposed 39 projects to the California Transportation Commission (CTC). The project list must identify proposed improvements, funding allocations, schedules, and useful life estimates and be supported by an adopted budget and resolution approved during a regular public meeting. This staff report is intended to provide the required project and budgetary information necessary to satisfy the annual funding and reporting requirements established by SB 1.

Review & Analysis
The FY 25/26 Slurry Seal Project design phase officially commenced in Spring 2026, with construction anticipated for Fall 2026. In addition to performing slurry seal improvements, the City has identified the opportunity to enhance existing pavement striping and markings to improve roadway visibility, traffic operations, and consistency with the latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements. Through these improvements, the City intends to perform not only a pavement preservation project but also roadway safety enhancements where appropriate.

The City also plans to utilize approximately $347,803 in SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding toward the West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Project to support remaining project costs associated with roadway rehabilitation, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and complete streets enhancements. The project is identified within the City’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and supports the City’s ongoing efforts to improve multimodal transportation safety and mobility along the West Street corridor.

All proposed projects must be included in the City budget adopted by the City Council during a regular public meeting. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2027–2030 shall include the proposed projects upon approval. RMRA revenues will continue to be accounted for within Fund 411, “Gas Tax,” and administered in a manner similar to existing Gas Tax allocations. Projects funded wholly or partially through RMRA funding will also be reflected within the City’s Capital Improvement Program and related budget documents.

The following projects are proposed to be funded through RMRA funding during Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and are anticipated to total approximately $1,707,803:

Fiscal Year 24/25 Slurry Seal Project (2026 Slurry Seal Project) - $1,360,000 West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Project - $347,803 Financial Considerations
Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding is provided by the State to support roadway rehabilitation, pavement preservation, and transportation improvements intended to extend roadway useful life and improve overall transportation system performance. The use of these funds will be reflected within the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Program.

The City of Soledad will receive an estimated $775,154 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026–2027 from SB 1. As of the date of this report, Fund 411 – Gas Tax (SB 1) maintains an available balance of approximately $3,563,855.59. This balance has accumulated over multiple fiscal years due to the City's practice of programming funding for larger transportation and pavement preservation projects. It is not uncommon for local agencies to accumulate RMRA funding in order to deliver larger-scale transportation improvements and maximize project efficiencies.

The proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 SB 1 project list totals approximately $1,707,803 and will be 40 Resolution No. 6380
funded using a combination of previously accumulated RMRA funds and future RMRA revenues.

Following completion of the proposed projects, sufficient RMRA funding will remain available for future transportation and pavement preservation projects identified through the City's Capital Improvement Program and Pavement Management Program.

Strategic Plan Alignment
This project is consistent with Objective 5.4.2 – Improve roadway conditions through data-driven maintenance and capital planning. Specifically, the Strategic Plan identifies the implementation of a five-year rolling Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to guide street reconstruction and rehabilitation.

These annual submittals enable Staff to coordinate and plan projects for the next five years.

Alternatives
Adopt the proposed Resolution; or
Do not adopt the proposed Resolution. This is not recommended as it may affect the City’s ability to receive funding for transportation infrastructure, traffic safety, and street maintenance projects.

Planning/CEQA
This action is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it involves organizational and administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. Any future discretionary projects resulting from this action will be evaluated separately for CEQA applicability.

Public Notice Requirements
None required.

Attachment(s):
41 RESOLUTION NO. 6380

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 – 2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017), was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multimodal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City of Soledad are aware of the projects proposed for funding in the community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City of Soledad must adopt by resolution a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City budget, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for project completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Soledad will receive an estimated $775,154 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026–2027 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City maintains previously received and unexpended RMRA funding within Fund 411 – Gas Tax (SB 1), which has accumulated over multiple fiscal years and currently totals approximately $3.56 million, allowing the City to advance larger transportation and pavement preservation projects beyond a single year's annual allocation; and WHEREAS, maintaining and preserving the local street and road system in good condition will reduce driving times and traffic congestion, improve bicycle safety, and make the pedestrian experience safer and more appealing, which leads to reduced vehicle emissions and supports statewide air quality and greenhouse gas reduction goals; and WHEREAS, the City of Soledad has conducted transportation planning, budget development, and public engagement efforts such as budget explanation town hall meetings, City Council budget discussions, and adoption of the 2023 Pavement Management Program (PMP); and

WHEREAS, the City of Soledad uses the 2023 Pavement Management Program (PMP) and Pavement Management System (StreetSaver) to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are used on high-priority and cost-effective projects that align with community transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 funding, including both anticipated Fiscal Year 2026–2027 revenues (S775,154) and previously accumulated RMRA funds ($3,563,855.59), will support pavement preservation improvements associated with the Fiscal Year 24/25 Slurry Seal Project (2026 Slurry Seal Project), improve deficient pavement striping and markings, enhance roadway 42 visibility, support completion of the West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Project, and address roadway areas impacted by recent utility and trench restoration activities throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that Monterey County and, therefore, the City of Soledad streets and roads are in at-risk condition, and this revenue will help improve the overall quality of the roadway system and support continued pavement preservation efforts; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and continued investment in local transportation infrastructure will improve roadway conditions, extend pavement life, enhance striping visibility, support safer travel for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, and improve the overall appearance and functionality of the City’s transportation network; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Soledad finds as follows:

1. All of the recitals set forth above are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and are incorporated herein.

2. The non-enterprise Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2026– 2027 will incorporate the following list of projects planned to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

Project Title: FY24/25 – Slurry Seal Project
Project Description: To perform pavement preservation improvements in the form of slurry seal treatment on eligible streets, including associated roadway striping enhancements intended to extend pavement life, improve roadway conditions, and enhance roadway visibility and safety.

Project Location: Locations are to be determined during the scope development and pre-construction phase of the project. Final project limits may be adjusted based on roadway priorities, design development, and available funding.

Estimated Project Schedule: March 2026 – November 2026
Estimated Project Useful Life: 10 Years
Project Title: West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Project Project Description: The West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Projects is a complete streets project that aims to implement a road diet (4 lanes down to 2 lanes) on West Street to promote traffic calming. This is achieved by introducing protected bike lanes, curb extensions, striping, and raised medians and landscaping. This project will also have various high-visibility crosswalks, speed tables, Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons, and streetlight infill.

Project Location: West Street Corridor between Front Street and Gabilan Drive Estimated Project Schedule: June 2026 – December 2027
Estimated Project Useful Life: 10 – 20 Years
43 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 17
th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:

ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:

MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
44 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6381 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a New Consulting Services Agreement with Robin Warbey in an Amount Not to Exceed $111,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Megan Hunter, City Manager
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2026

CITY OF SOLEDAD

STAFF REPORT
THROUGH:

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Soledad consider and adopt Resolution No. 6381, “Approving a New Consulting Services Agreement with Robin Warbey in an Amount Not to Exceed $111,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement”.

Executive Summary
Following the departure of the City’s IT Director and IT Technician, the City retained consulting services to maintain operations, address critical technology needs, and support ongoing infrastructure projects. During this transition, the City identified significant deficiencies in its IT environment, including aging infrastructure, inadequate backup systems, and network reliability issues. Despite extensive recruitment efforts, the City has been unable to fill the vacant IT Manager position and has relied on a combination of in-house staff and consultant support. After terminating its agreement with Monterey Computer Corporation, the City consolidated technical expertise under Robin Warbey Consulting, which now provides both strategic leadership and hands-on technical support through Robin Warbey and Edward Agubiya. Staff recommends approval of a new agreement with Robin Warbey Consulting in an amount not to exceed $110,000 through June 30, 2027, as a cost-effective solution that maintains service levels, supports critical infrastructure improvements, and provides budget certainty.

Background
In October 2024, the City’s Information Technology (IT) Director, Steven Andranigian, departed after approximately eight years of service. Several months earlier, the City’s IT Technician had also resigned. While the City subsequently hired Diego Herrera as IT Technician, the loss of both positions created an immediate need for senior-level IT expertise to assess system vulnerabilities, maintain operational continuity, and support ongoing technology initiatives. 45 To address this need, the City entered into a consulting agreement with Robin Warbey Consulting to provide strategic and technical IT support during the transition.

As part of this effort, the City identified several significant infrastructure and cybersecurity concerns, including:

Outdated server infrastructure;
Lack of cloud-based backup and disaster recovery systems; Manual and inconsistent cybersecurity practices;
Aging and fragile network infrastructure serving City Hall, the Police Department, Public Works, and the Water Reclamation Facility; and
Significant cabling deficiencies and network reliability issues.

To provide additional hands-on technical support, the City entered into a time-and-materials agreement with Monterey Computer Corporation (MCC) on July 24, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

On March 4, 2026, the agreement was converted to a flat monthly rate of $6,800 to provide more consistent support to the IT Technician, who had been operating without an IT Manager since his hiring.

The City's original goal was to phase out consultant support through the recruitment of a permanent IT Manager. The City conducted an extensive recruitment effort and extended offers to two qualified candidates; however, both candidates ultimately declined due to compensation considerations. Given the highly competitive market for experienced IT professionals, recruitment efforts have not yet been successful. As a result, the City has relied on a hybrid model consisting of in-house staff and contracted consulting services.

This arrangement remained effective until the departure of Edward Agubiya, who served as the City's primary technical contact at MCC. The City was unable to obtain the same level of technical support.

Thus, the City terminated the contract with MCC on May 7, 2026. Following the termination of the MCC agreement, Mr. Agubiya joined Robin Warbey Consulting. To ensure continuity of service and minimize disruption to ongoing projects, Robin Warbey Consulting incorporated Mr. Agubiya's services under its existing consulting arrangement with the City. This transition has been successful and has provided the City with consistent technical leadership and project support.

Review & Analysis
The City is currently undertaking several significant IT infrastructure modernization projects under the guidance of Robin Warbey and Edward Agubiya. To streamline administration, improve accountability, and maintain continuity of service, staff recommends consolidating all IT consulting and technical support services under a single agreement with Robin Warbey Consulting.

The proposed agreement establishes a flat monthly service fee of $9,000, with a contingency of $3,000 for expenses, for a total contract amount not to exceed $111,000 through June 30, 2027. The higher July fee reflects the need for additional IT support for significant Police Department improvements.

Although the IT team has deployed the new server, the servers hosting TracNet and Surveillance Grid are failing and will require dedicated IT resources in July.

As noted above, the City had hoped to hire an IT Manager to reduce consultant services. This hybrid approach has been working. By consolidating the services of MCC and Robin Warbey Consulting under one contract, it’s estimated the City will save approximately $10,000. As noted above, Edward 46 Agubiya is working as a subconsultant under the agreement with Robin Warbey, Consulting and is based in Salinas. As a result, he has been able to deploy quickly when in person services are needed.

This structure provides budget certainty and aligns with common IT service agreements utilized by other public agencies.

Scope of Services
Robin Warbey Consulting will provide ongoing IT consulting and support, in collaboration with City IT staff and other vendors. Consultant will provide general oversight of IT direction and provide feedback to City staff and collaborative direction to other parties working on City IT.

Ongoing IT services include, but are not limited to:

Operating system maintenance, including installation of manufacturer patches and updates Installation of manufacturer security updates
Configuration, monitoring, and testing of all system backups Monitoring and maintenance of servers and virtualization platforms Monitoring and maintenance of network switches and routers Monitoring and basic management of wireless infrastructure Log review, performance monitoring, and resource analysis Helpdesk support
Network monitoring and maintenance
Server administration
Cybersecurity support
IT planning and strategy
Incident response
User profile and environment administration as needed
Support is provided via remote support technologies and on-site.

Troubleshooting connectivity, infrastructure, and system performance issues Other tasks as directed by the City Manager of delegates.

Support will be provided both remotely and onsite. A representative will visit City facilities at least once every two weeks for a minimum of four hours, with additional onsite support provided as necessary.

Coordination with City Staf
Robin Warbey Consulting will coordinate with City IT staff for front- line support and will collaborate with third-party vendors as necessary. The City will notify Robin Warbey Consulting in advance of planned IT staff absences when Robin Warbey Consulting may be required to provide primary frontline coverage.

Hardware procurement and software licensing costs are not included in this agreement unless otherwise specified in writing.

Robin Warbey Consulting has performed satisfactorily and has demonstrated the capacity to provide both routine support and higher-level expertise as needed. 47 Resolution No. 6381
Exhibit A
Financial Considerations
The proposed flat-rate agreement will not exceed $111,000 through June 30, 2027. This cost is substantially lower than filling the vacant IT Director position, which carries an estimated annual cost of approximately $212,788, including salary and benefits.

Additionally, the proposed agreement is less than the City's total IT consulting expenditures in Fiscal Year 2025–2026, which were approximately $157,200. By consolidating strategic and technical support services under a single contract, the City will achieve cost savings while maintaining critical IT operations, advancing infrastructure modernization efforts, and strengthening the reliability and resilience of its technology systems.

Accordingly, the proposed agreement represents a fiscally prudent interim solution as the City continues its efforts to recruit a permanent IT Director.

Strategic Plan Alignment
This agreement directly supports Goal 10.4 – Modernize Technology and Fleet Infrastructure to Support Efficient, Secure, and Resilient City Operations. Specifically, it advances Objective 10.4.1 – Conduct a citywide assessment of hardware, software, and technology infrastructure needs. The agreement enables the timely completion of the IT server replacement project for City Hall, the Wastewater Reclamation Facility, and the Police Department, addressing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and ensuring continuity of essential City services.

Alternatives
Adopt the resolution and amendment as presented; or
Do not adopt the resolution and provide other direction to Staff. This is not recommended as it could seriously jeopardize our IT infrastructure and departmental productivity.

Planning/CEQA
The proposed professional services agreement does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines §15378). Since the agreement will not result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable physical changes to the environment, it is not considered a project, and no environmental review is required.

Public Notice Requirements
Not required.

Attachment(s):
48 RESOLUTION NO. 6381

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD

APPROVING A NEW CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBIN WARBEY CONSULTING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $111,000 AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, in October 2024, the City experienced the departure of its Information Technology Director following approximately eight years of service, and the City's IT Technician position had also become vacant several months earlier; and WHEREAS, the City subsequently hired an IT Technician but required additional seniorlevel technical expertise to maintain operational continuity, evaluate system vulnerabilities, and support critical technology initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City retained Robin Warbey Consulting to provide strategic and technical information technology support during this transition period; and WHEREAS, to provide additional hands-on technical support, the City entered into a timeagreement with Monterey Computer Corporation (MCC) on July 24, 2025 to provide more consistent support to the IT Technician, who had been operating without an IT Manager since his hiring; and
WHEREAS, with the support of Robin Warbey Consulting and MCC, the City has undertaken several critical technology modernization projects, including server replacements and network infrastructure improvements affecting City Hall, the Police Department, Public Works, and the Water Reclamation Facility; and
WHEREAS, this arrangement remained effective until the departure of Edward Agubiya, who served as the City's primary technical support at MCC; and WHEREAS, lacking the necessary technical support, the City terminated its contract with MCC on May 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, following the termination of the agreement with MCC, Robin Warbey Consulting incorporated the services of Edward Agubiya, thereby ensuring continuity of technical support and minimizing disruption to ongoing projects; and WHEREAS, City staff has determined that consolidating strategic and technical information technology services under a single agreement with Robin Warbey Consulting will improve accountability, streamline contract administration, maintain continuity of service, and reduce overall costs; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement establishes a flat monthly fee structure of $9,000, with a total compensation amount not to exceed $111,000 including expenses through June 30, 2027; and
49 WHEREAS, the proposed agreement is anticipated to result in cost savings when compared to maintaining multiple consulting contracts and remains substantially less than the annual cost of filling the vacant Information Technology Director position; and WHEREAS, the proposed professional services agreement does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines §15378) because it will not result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change to the environment and therefore no environmental review is required.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Soledad hereby approves a new Consulting Services Agreement with Robin Warbey Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $111,000 for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 17th day of June 2026 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:

____________________________
ANNA M.VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Manager
50 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 1 of 14 1056245-1

CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SOLEDAD AND ROBIN WARBEY CONSULTING
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Soledad (“City”) and Robin Warbey Consulting (“Consultant”) (together sometimes referred to as the “Parties”) as of 7/01/2026 (the “Effective Date”).

Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.

1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on July 1, 2026 and shall end on June 30, 2027, the date of completion specified in Exhibit A, and Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A on or before that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agreement shall not affect the City’s right to terminate the Agreement, as referenced in Section 8.

1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged.

1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City, reassign such person or persons.

1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance provided in Section 1.1 above and to satisfy Consultant’s obligations hereunder.

Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed $111,000, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant’s proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and Consultant’s proposal, attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation, the Agreement shall prevail. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by City in writing, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one person.

Exhibit A
51 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 2 of 14 1056245-1
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this Agreement is based upon Consultant’s estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.

2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information:
 Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice, etc.;
 The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;  A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and the percentage of completion;
 The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant performing services hereunder;
 The Consultant’s signature;
 Consultant shall give separate notice to the City when the total number of hours worked by Consultant and any individual employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant reaches or exceeds 800 hours within a 12-month period under this Agreement and any other agreement between Consultant and City. Such notice shall include an estimate of the time necessary to complete work described in Exhibit A and the estimate of time necessary to complete work under any other agreement between Consultant and City, if applicable.

2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Consultant.

2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant to this Agreement within 60 days after completion of the services and submittal to City of a final invoice, if all services required have been satisfactorily performed.

2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.

In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement, 52 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 3 of 14 1056245-1
unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or amendment.

2.5 Hourly Fees. The City will pay the Consultant a flat service fee of $9,000 per month instead of an hourly rate. The City will also pay any related expenses up to $3,000 as outlined in Exhibit A.

2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses shall not exceed $3,000.

Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of compensation provided under this Agreement that shall not be exceeded.

2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.

2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets to verify costs incurred to that date.

2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the Contract Administrator.
[NOTE TO STAFF: SECTION 3 MAY BE MODIFIED AS NECESSARY FOR THE TYPE OF WORK.] Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant’s use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.

Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant, at its own cost and expense, unless otherwise specified below, shall procure the types and amounts of insurance listed below against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors. Consistent with the following provisions, Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects, and that such insurance is in effect prior to beginning work to 53 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 4 of 14 1056245-1
the City. Consultant shall maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence that such insurance is in effect to City.

Verification of the required insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution. Consultant shall maintain all required insurance listed herein for the duration of this Agreement.

4.1 Workers’ Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for any and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than $ 1,000,000 per accident. In the alternative, Consultant may rely on a selfinsurance program to meet those requirements, but only if the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the standards of the Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract Administrator. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or the Consultant, if a program of self-insurance is provided, shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for loss arising from work performed under this Agreement.

4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.

4.2.1 General requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in an amount not less than $ 1,000,000 per occurrence, combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned and non-owned automobiles.

4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001 (most recent edition) covering comprehensive General Liability on an “occurrence” basis. Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001, Code 1 (any auto). No endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage.

4.2.3 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to the policy:
54 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 5 of 14 1056245-1
a. The Insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis, and not on a claims-made basis.
b. City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as insureds as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant
c. For any claims related to this Agreement or the work hereunder, the Consultant’s insurance covered shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
d. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after 30 days’ prior written notice has been provided to the City.

4.3 Professional Liability Insurance.

4.3.1 General requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain for the period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for licensed professionals performing work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less than $ 1,000,000 covering the licensed professionals’ errors and omissions. Any deductible or self-insured retention shall not exceed $150,000 per claim.

4.3.2 Claims-made limitations. The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverage is written on a claims-made form:
a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the date of the Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five years after completion of the Agreement or the work, so long as commercially available at reasonable rates. c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of this Agreement, Consultant shall purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of five years after completion of work under this Agreement.
55 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 6 of 14 1056245-1
d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review prior to the commencement of any work under this Agreement.

4.3.3 Additional Requirements. A certified endorsement to include contractual liability shall be included in the policy

4.4 All Policies Requirements.

4.4.1 Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII.

4.4.2 Verification of coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant shall furnish City with complete copies of all policies delivered to Consultant by the insurer, including complete copies of all endorsements attached to those policies. All copies of policies and certified endorsements shall show the signature of a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. If the City does not receive the required insurance documents prior to the Consultant beginning work, it shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete copies of all required insurance policies at any time.

4.4.3 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and obtain the written approval of City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement.

4.4.4 Wasting Policies. No policy required by this Section 4 shall include a “wasting” policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of defense).

4.4.5 Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any insurer or contractor may require from vendor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsements that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation.

The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the entity for all work performed by the consultant, its employees, agents, and subcontractors.

4.4.6 Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.

4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time 56 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 7 of 14 1056245-1
herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Consultant’s breach:
 Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
 Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or  Terminate this Agreement.

Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT’S RESPONSIBILITIES. To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its governing body, officers, agents, employees from and against any and all liability, loss damage, claims, expenses and costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney fees and cost and costs of litigation) (collectively “Liability”) of every nature which arises out of, pertains to, or relates to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement, except such Liability caused by the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of City. This indemnification obligation is not limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages or compensation payable to or for Consultant or its agents or employees under Worker’s Compensation acts, disability benefits acts, or other employee benefit acts. This indemnification obligation is not limited by any limitation on the amount or type of damages available under any applicable insurance coverage and shall survive expiration or early termination of this Agreement. This section is applicable to services provided under this agreement that are design professional services provided by a licensed architect, landscape architect, professional engineer, or professional land surveyor.

With respect to third party claims against the Consultant, the Consultant waives any and all rights of any type of express or implied indemnity against the Indemnitees.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, to the extent this Agreement is a “construction contract” as defined by California Civil Code section 2783, as may be amended from time to time, such duties of Consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782.

Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.

6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant 57 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 8 of 14 1056245-1
accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

6.2 Consultant Not an Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.

Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.

7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the performance of the work hereunder, including but not limited to, the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any copyright, patent or trademark law. Consultant’s Failure to comply with any law(s) or regulation(s) applicable to the performance of the work hereunder shall constitute a breach of contract.

7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program.

7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.

7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this 58 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 9 of 14 1056245-1
Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required of Consultant thereby.

Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.

Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.

8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written notification to Consultant.

Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to City and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.

In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.

8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract Administrator, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred during the extension period.

8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the parties.

8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a determination of Consultant’s unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant.

Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. 59 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 10 of 14 1056245-1

8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, City’s remedies shall included, but not be limited to, the following:

8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;

8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;

8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not finished by Consultant; or

8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had completed the work.

Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.

9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant’s Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both parties.

9.2 Consultant’s Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of 3 years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.

9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds 60 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 11 of 14 1056245-1
expended under this Agreement exceeds $10,000.00, the Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of 3 years after final payment under the Agreement.

Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

10.1 Attorneys’ Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.

10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Monterey or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.

10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.

10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.

10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper.

10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose activities within the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place Consultant in a “conflict of interest,” as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.

Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq.

Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous 12 months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was an employee, 61 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 12 of 14 1056245-1
agent, appointee, or official of the City in the previous twelve months, Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code §1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any sums paid to the Consultant.

Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code § 1090 and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.

10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.

10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by Beatriz Trujillo, Housing Analyst ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee.

10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:

Robin Warbey Consulting
1738 River City Way
Sacramento, CA 95833
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:

Megan Hunter, City Manager
City of Soledad
P.O. Box 248
Soledad, CA 93960

10.11 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the contract administrator, the first page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of construction drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed professional responsible for the report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block entitled "Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility," as in the following example.
_________________________________________
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with
report/design responsibility.

10.12 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibits A, represents the entire and integrated agreement between 62 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 13 of 14 1056245-1
City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral.

Exhibit A Scope of Services

10.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
63 Consulting Services Agreement between July 1, 2026
City of Soledad and Robin Warbey Consulting Page 14 of 14 1056245-1
The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY OF SOLEDAD CONSULTANT
____________________________ ______________________________ Megan Hunter, City Manager Robin Warbey
Date:________________________ Date:__________________________ 64 EXHIBIT A
Timeframe: Consultation shall be ongoing at the discretion of the City Manager.

Scope of Work: Ongoing IT consulting and support, in collaboration with City IT staff and other vendors.

Consultant will provide general oversight of IT direction and provide feedback to City staff and collaborative direction to other parties working on City IT.

Ongoing IT services include, but are not limited to:
 Operating system maintenance, including installation of manufacturer patches and updates  Installation of manufacturer security updates
 Configuration, monitoring, and testing of all system backups  Monitoring and maintenance of servers and virtualization platforms  Monitoring and maintenance of network switches and routers  Monitoring and basic management of wireless infrastructure  Log review, performance monitoring, and resource analysis  Helpdesk support
 Network monitoring and maintenance
 Server administration
 Cybersecurity support
 IT planning and strategy
 Incident response
 User profile and environment administration as needed  Support is provided via remote support technologies and on-site.  Troubleshooting connectivity, infrastructure, and system performance issues  Other tasks as directed by City Manager or delegates.

Reporting: Consultant reports directly to the City Manager, unless by explicit agreement.

Compensation: Monthly rate is $9,000.00. The rate is the same for onsite and remote support. Invoices are sent monthly via electronic mail and City agrees to provide the Consultant contact information for person responsible for Accounts Payable.

Consultant may submit up to $3,000 in reimbursable costs and travel related expenses for onsite work during the term of the contract.

Remote Support: Consultation is provided both on-site and via remote support technologies. Consultant makes every reasonable effort to facilitate the delivery of seamless remote support, and the City agrees to receive support this way when appropriate.

Confidentiality: Data obtained during and as a result of consultation for the City will be confidential and shared with the City, and the City’s professional advisors, and others only at the City Manager’s express direction. Consultant will not copy or otherwise remove the City’s data from the City’s premises without a specific reason and without specific permission from the City Manager. 65 Response Times: The City understands that Consultant strives for the fastest response times possible.

The City further understands that response times will vary depending on overall workload and that Consultant reserves the right to prioritize work based on urgency, even if the work is for another client.

Client understands that Consultant utilizes remote access and support technologies to improve response times.
66 SUBJECT: Resolution Nos. 6382, 6383, 6384, 6385, and 6386, Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Soledad Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Various Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Donald Wilcox, Public Works Director and Juan Huerta, Assistant Engineer
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2026

CITY OF SOLEDAD

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

Recommendation
Staff Report
Open hearing to the public for each Assessment District Diamond Ridge(MAD and BAD)
Orchard Villas(MAD and BAD)
Rancho San Vicente(MAD only)
Close hearing to the public for each Assessment District Diamond Ridge(MAD and BAD)
Orchard Villas(MAD and BAD)
Rancho San Vicente(MAD only)
Council Discussion
Council Action
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt the following Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Soledad:
a. Resolution No. 6382, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments in the amount listed below within the Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1 (Diamond Ridge, Phase I) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
b. Resolution No. 6383, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments in the amount listed below within the Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Miravale I, Phase I) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
c. Resolution No. 6384, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments in the amount listed below within the Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. d. Resolution No. 6385, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments in the amount listed 67 below within the Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
e. Resolution No. 6386, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments in the amount listed below within the Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

Executive Summary
The City of Soledad has five Assessment Districts formed to levy and collect assessments against the lots or parcels of land within such districts to pay for the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within public places within the boundaries of the Districts. All five Assessment Districts' proposed levies are following FY 25/26's patterns, and as such, the respective increases of the proposed assessments are due to the 3% annual adjustment for Rancho San Vicente-CHISPA and by CPI inflation adjustments for the other four districts.

Background
In 2003, the City Council of the City of Soledad formed the Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1 (Diamond Ridge, Phase I); Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Miravale I, Phase I); and the Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District. In 2006, the Council formed the Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, and the Annexation No. 1 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II); Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II). In January 2022 the Council approved the Liberty Court Annexation to the Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) and also to the Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II). All of these Districts were formed to levy and collect assessments against the lots or parcels of land within such districts to pay for the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within public places within the boundaries of the Districts.

Each year the City is required to approve an updated Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the District that describes the District and the proposed levy and collection of assessments upon eligible parcels of land within the District. This report is presented at a public hearing to give the public an opportunity to comment.

Review & Analysis
With the formation of the various districts, as approved by the property owners pursuant to a mailed ballot election conducted in accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution, the City Council in subsequent fiscal years thereafter has the ability to impose the initial maximum assessment rate that was established at the year of formation which can be adjusted on an annual basis by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the San Francisco -Oakland-Hayward area. Notwithstanding the fact that the maximum assessment rate is adjusted on an annual basis, the maximum assessment is not always assessed on all or any of the properties within a given district, and in some cases, where a district has been formed prior to the time that all of the involved public improvements have been constructed, properties may be assessed with a minimal assessment simply to cover administrative costs.

The City Council must order, by Resolution, to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within each District for that portion of the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to pay applicable operating, maintenance, and service costs and expenses of 68 identified improvements. On May 20, 2026, several questions were raised to the Assessment Districts; those questions have been addressed and can be found below.

1. A question was asked about the mention of a 61-acre park in the Orchard/Miravale II MAD Engineers Report and which park that was referring to.

Staff confirmed that the 61 acre park was a typo and was instead a 0.61 acre park within Orchard Villas namely being Ethan Park. The change rectifying this typo has been made to the Final Engineer Report.

2. A question was asked why the Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD was increasing by $53.38, which was much higher than the rest of the assessment districts.

The large increase to the Orchard Villas-Miravale MAD has been reduced, as the overall number of Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) increased in the final roll check that was done in FY 2025-26, so there is a slight reduction to the assessment from the previous year of 26 cents, this change has been made within the final engineers report.

3. A question was asked on what percentage of CPI was used for the Diamond Ridge Assessments.

The percentage used for the Diamond Ridge Assessments was an increase of 3.8%.

4. A question was asked on why residents of the Orchard Villas/Miravale II Assessment paid for maintenance of Bryant Canyon Channel if Bryant Canyon Channel was located in county property.

There is a small portion of Bryant Canyon Channel, which is located within City Limits and acts as an outfall for stormwater runoff and the assessment pays for the maintenance of this portion of the channel.

5. A question was made whether Joe Ledesma Park was going to receive recycled water and whether, if it did the residents of Rancho San Vicente would be charged a lower fee for water used for irrigation as a result.

Joe Ledesma Park will be receiving recycled water for use in it's irrigation, a recycled water rate study will be completed to determine costs for using recycled water, and as such a determination cannot be made at this time whether the current rates will be lower or higher.

On May 20, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution Nos. 6362 and 6363 setting the public hearing and preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports for the Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) and Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II). The public hearing was set for June 17, 2026.

On May 20, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. 6364 setting the public hearing and preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Spaces District. The public hearing was set for June 17, 2026.

On May 20, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution Nos. 6360 and 6361 setting the public hearing and preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports for the Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1 (Miravale I) and Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Miravale I). The public hearing was set for June 17, 2026.

The attached resolutions, if approved, will provide final approval of the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for each district, authorize the levy and collection of said assessments and order the maintenance, operating and/or servicing of the improvements identified in each Engineer’s Annual Levy Report. It is worth noting that the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports establish both a “recommended” Fiscal Year 2026-2027 assessment as well as the “maximum” Fiscal Year 2026-2027 assessment for each parcel in each district.
69 Consideration and action on the five (5) resolutions should only be taken after public hearings on said matters have been completed. Once the resolutions are approved, Staff will forward the documents to the County so that the assessments can be paid through the property tax roll system.

The table below shows a summary of the maximum allowable assessments, recommended Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026-2027 assessments and previous year’s assessments. Preliminary Annual Engineer’s Reports for each District are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. On behalf of the City, DTA reviewed all the City’s maintenance and benefit assessment districts’ fund balances and has recommended the following assessments for each of the districts for Fiscal Year 2026/2027:

City of Soledad
Historical MAD and BADYearlyAssessment per EDU
FUND Description Short Description
FY 26/27
Maximum
Assessment
Allowable
RatesApplied Per EDU
1 FY* 26/27 FY 25/26 FY 24/25 FY 23/24 FY 22/23 FY21/22 647 Rancho San Vicente-CHISPA San Vicente $869.58 $869.58 $844.25 $819.66 $795.79 $772.61 $750.11 649 Diamond RidgeAssessment PH
2 BAD #1 $515.78 $314.27 $298.17 $254.11 $243.08 $241.93 $223.39 650 Diamond RidgeAssessment Parks
2 MAD#1 $499.44 $499.44 $481.17 $471.69 $457.89 $447.85 $413.16 651 Orchard Villas/Miravale II Parks MAD #1Annex No. 1 $1,432.09 $610.32 $610.58 $610.57 $649.76 $676.15 $625.75 652 Orchard Villas/Miravale II Benefit BAD #2 $295.88 $295.88 $288.72 $281.16 $274.66 $260.84 $247.96

1. Rates are only applied, and do not reflectApproved Max Rates.

2. Final FY 2026/27 assessmentsubject to change once the San Francisco Consumer Price Index forApril becomes available. * Levy for FY 26/27 is Proposed Rate Per EDU (Equivalent Dwelling Unit).

All five Assessment Districts' proposed levies are following FY 25/26's patterns; and, as such, the respective increases of the proposed assessments are due to the 3% annual adjustment for Rancho San Vicente - CHISPA and by CPI inflation adjustments for the other four districts.

The total assessment intended to be collected for the Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District is $869.58 per lot. Funds collected for this assessment are used for park maintenance, street landscaping, parkway water charges, park water charges, park electrical charges, sound wall maintenance, street lighting electrical and replacement.

The total assessment intended to be collected for the Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1 (Diamond Ridge, Phase I) is $314.27 per lot. Funds collected for this assessment are to be used for routine maintenance and dredging of the percolation pond, street sweeping, storm drain repair and maintenance, engineering plans and specifications, inspection and overhead.

The total assessment intended to be collected for the Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance District No. 1 (Miravale I, Phase I) is $499.44 per lot. Funds collected for this assessment are to be used for maintenance of the parks, playgrounds, streets and landscaping, street landscape water charges, park water charges, park electrical charges, planter wall maintenance, sound wall replacement and painting, street lighting electrical and replacement.

The total assessment intended to be collected for the Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) is $610.32 per lot. Funds collected for this assessment are to be used for maintenance of the parks, streets and landscaping, street landscape water charges, park water charges, park electrical charges, planter wall maintenance, sound wall replacement and painting, street lighting electrical and replacement.
70 The total assessment intended to be collected for the Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) is $295.88 per lot. Funds collected for this assessment are used for routine maintenance such as street sweeping, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection, and any other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation.

DTA has prepared and filed a Final Engineer’s Report (“Report(s)”) for each District and recommends funding each District with the assessments shown in the table above. The Reports are available in the City Clerk’s office for review.

Financial Considerations
All costs incurred by the City in the preparation and administration of the involved assessment districts will be charged against each district and paid by impacted property owners. The costs include all maintenance as well as costs to service the districts including City administration, required engineer’s reports, contingency reserves and the County fee. The total collected and anticipated to be expended in the 2026-2027 fiscal year per district is listed below:
$116,523.72 647 - Rancho San Vicente
$109,051.69 649 - Diamond Ridge BAD
$173,305.68 650 - Diamond Ridge MAD
$390,664.64 651 - Miravale Orchard MAD
$189,392.28 652 - Miravale Orchard BAD
$978,938.01 Total Assessed and Collected
Strategic Plan Alignment
The assessment districts are a key component of Strategic Plan Implementation by ensuring a ongoing funding source to maintain improvements of streets, parks, landscaping and open space, lighting, sound walls, and detention basins. Ensuring that the City can achieve multiple objectives including:

5.4.2 – Improve roadway conditions through data-driven maintenance and capital planning; and

5.5.1 – Transform key corridors through comprehensive streetscape design; and

5.5.2 – Strengthen pedestrian and bicycle connections between parks, neighborhoods, and housing developments; and

5.5.3 – Expand citywide urban forestry and green infrastructure; and

4.1.1 - Ensure all city parks and public spaces are safe, accessible, and vibrant through improved amenities, infrastructure, and connectivity.

Alternatives
Approve the proposed resolutions.

Do not approve the attached resolutions. This action is not recommended as the City has committed to operations and maintenance of these Districts which requires the recommended levies as necessary to fund the operations and maintenance of these districts.

Planning/CEQA
This action is not considered a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(4) because it adopts a method by which to create government funding mechanisms or constitutes other government fiscal activities which do not involve any 71 Assessment District Map
Resolution No. 6382 - Diamond Ridge BAD (Levy)
Diamond Ridge BAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27
Resolution No. 6383 - Diamond Ridge MAD (Levy)
Diamond Ridge MAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27
Resolution No. 6384 - Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD Levy Orchard Villas MAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27.pdf Resolution No. 6385 - Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD Levy Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27 Resolution No. 6386 - Rancho San Vicente MAD Levy
Rancho San Vicente MAD Final Engineers Report FY 2026-27 commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

Public Notice Requirements
The Public Hearing Notice was published on May 27, 2026 in the Salinas Valley Tribune.

Attachment(s):
72 REASSESSMENT DISTRICT -
NO. 2000-01
(THE VINEYARDS) IMPROVEMENT BONDS
April 2022
73 DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 6382

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD

ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DIAMOND RIDGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (DIAMOND RIDGE, PHASE I) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
The City Council of the City of Soledad, California (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolutions initiated proceedings and declared its intention to levy assessments for the Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1 (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2, Article 4 of the Government Code of California, beginning with Section 54703 (hereafter referred to as the "Act") to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within public places within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, DTA has prepared and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented to the Council, the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the District that describes the District and the proposed levy and collection of assessments upon eligible parcels of land within the District, and the Council did by previous Resolution approve such Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect assessments against parcels of land within the District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, this City and DTA have reviewed the provisions of Section XIIID of the California State Constitution and found that the proposed assessments comply with these provisions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD FOR THE DIAMOND RIDGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 Following notice duly given, the City Council has held a full and fair Public Hearing regarding the District, the levy and collection of assessments, the Report prepared in connection therewith, and considered all oral and written statements, protests, and communications made or filed by interested persons regarding these matters.

Section 2 Based upon its review (and amendments, as applicable) of the Report, the City Council hereby finds and determines that:
i) the land within the District will receive special benefit by the operation, maintenance, and servicing of improvements and facilities located in public places within the boundaries of the District; and,
74 DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
ii) the District includes all of the lands so benefited; and, iii) the net amount to be assessed upon the lands within the District in accordance with the fee for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the net amount among all eligible parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each parcel from the improvements and services. This Fiscal Year assessment for the Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1 is $314.27 per parcel.

Section 3 The Report and assessments as presented to the City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk are hereby confirmed as filed and approved by the City Council.

Section 4 The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the improvements and appurtenant facilities shall be performed pursuant to the Act. The City Council hereby orders the proposed improvements to be made, which improvements are briefly described as follows: the maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said District including street sweeping, storm drain lines, storm retention pond silt removal, bank stabilization and restoring percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, engineering and supervision and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. The Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

Section 5 The County Auditor of the County of Monterey shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each eligible parcel of land the amount of levy so apportioned by the formula and method outlined in the Report, and such levies shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected. After collection by the County, the net amount of the levy shall be paid to the City Treasurer.

Section 6 The City Finance Director shall deposit all money representing assessments collected by the County for the District to the credit of a fund known as the "Improvement Fund, City of Soledad, Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1” and such monies shall be expended only for the maintenance, operation, and servicing improvements and facilities as described in Section 4.

Section 7 The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the District levy for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.

Section 8 The City Clerk or their designate is hereby authorized and directed to file the levy with the County Auditor upon adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 22641 of the Act.
75 DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
______________________________
ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Manager
76 Irvine | San Jose | San Francisco | Riverside
Dallas | El Paso | Raleigh | Tampa
www.F inance DTA .com
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT

DIAMOND RIDGE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
FUND #649
CITY OF SOLEDAD | COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Beginning Fiscal Year: 2026 -2027
Intent Meeting: May 20 , 202 6
Public Hearing: June 17, 202 6
Resolution No. 6382
77 www.FinanceDTA.com
99 Almaden Blvd , Suite 875
San Jose, CA 95113

CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
MAYOR
Anna M. Velazquez

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Fernando Cabrera
Fernando Ansaldo - Sanchez
Benjamin Caldera
Evarista Banuelos

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Donald Wilcox, P.E.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.
78 TABLE

OF CONTENT S

SECTION PAGE
I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES ...................................1 II ENGINEER’S REPORT ......................................................3 III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ......................................5 A Description of the District .................................................5 B District Improvements, Facilities, and
Services .................................................................................5 IV COST ESTIMATE ..............................................................7 A Costs of Improvements .....................................................7 B Annual Cost Indexing ........................................................9 C Contributions from Other Sources ...............................10 D Annual Installments .........................................................10 E Net Assessment .................................................................10 V ASSESSMENT ROLL .......................................................12 VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT ..........................................13 A Background ........................................................................13 B Benefits of Improvements ..............................................14 C Categories of Benefit .......................................................15 D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels .......................15 E Amount of Assessment ....................................................15

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND BOUNDARY
MAP ..................................................................................18

VIII TERMINATION OF DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS
OF REPORT .....................................................................19 A Termination of District ....................................................19 B Limitations of Report .......................................................19

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A ASSESSMENT ROLL
79 1

SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com

I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES

CITY OF SOLEDAD

DIAMOND RIDGE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
This Engineer’s Report (“Report”) and the enclosed descriptions, budget, and assessment diagram outline the District and include the prop osed assessments for each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within said District to be levied for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.

Reference is hereby made to the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ______ day of ______________, 20 26.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Soledad
By: __________________________________________
Kuda Wekwete
Project Manager
By: __________________________________________
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

License Number: C23473
80 2

SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the ________ day of ____________, 20 26.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Soledad, California, on the ______ day of _____________, 20 26.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
81 3

SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
II ENGINEER’S REPORT
WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Soledad (“City”), pursuant to the provisions of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 64 of Division 2 of the California Government Code (“1982 Act”), adopted its resolution (“Resolution”) initiating proceedings for the levy of Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 assessments against properties in the Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1 (the “District”) to fund maintenance and operation of street and storm water improvements that have been determined to specially benefit properties in the District (“Imp rovements”).

WHEREAS , t he Resolution d irects the Assessment Engineer to prepare and file a report (“Engineer’s Report” or “Report”) pursuant to the 1982 Act and Article XIIID of the California Constitution (“Proposition 218”).

This Report includes the following sections:

Plans and Specifications – Plans and specifications for services to be provided.

Plans and specifications are a part of this Report whether or not separately bound.

Cost Estimate – An estimate of the annual cost of services to be provided. Also included, are administrative and incidental costs that include maintenance, reserve, repairs, and rehabilitation expenses.

Assessment Roll – An assessment roll, showing the amount to be assessed against each parcel of real property within this District and the names and addresses of the property owners. An Assessor’s Parcel number or other designation describes each parcel. Each parcel is also assigned an “assessment number” that links the Assessment Roll to the Assessment Diagram.

Method of Assessment – A statement of the method by which the Assessment Engineer determined the amount to be assessed against each parcel, based on special benefits to be derived by each parcel from the services.

Assessment Diagram – A diagram showing all of the parcels of real property to be assessed within this District. The diagram corresponds with the Assessment Roll by assessment number.

Termination of District/Limitations of Report – A statement as to the duration of the District and the accuracy of the data and information necessary for the development of this annual Report.

NOW THEREFORE , the undersigned, acting as an agent for DTA, Assessment Engineer for the District, by virtue of the power vested under the 1982 Act and the order of the City, hereby submits this Engineer’s Report and makes the following assessment to cover the portion o f the estimated costs of the Improvements, including the incidental costs and expenses, to be paid by the District.

The net assessment in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 is summarized in Table 1. 82 4

SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 1: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 1
Item Amount
Maintenance Costs $27,267
Capital Improvement Costs $680,000
Administration Costs $42,799
Levy Adjustments (Reserve Fund Credit ) ($641,015)
Net Assessment $10 9,050
Note s:

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding .

DTA does hereby assess the net amount to be assessed upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the District by apportioning the amount allocable among the several lots or parcels of each in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the Improvements, as more particularly set forth in the list attached as Appendix A (“Assessment Roll”) and by this reference made as part of this Engineer’s Report.

The District diagram appearing herein is a representat ion of the assessment diagram that was approved by resolution of the City Council. Reference is hereby made to the Assessor’s Maps of the County of Monterey for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 for a more particular description of the properties within the District. Each parcel of land assessed is described on the Assessment Roll by reference to its parcel number as shown on the County of Monterey Assessment Roll.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Kuda Wekwete Date
Project Manager
Stephen A. Runk, P.E. Date
License Number: C23473
83 5

SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com

III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans, specifications, and studies of the Improvements for this District are voluminous and will not be bound in this Report, but by this reference are incorporated as if attached to this Report. The plans and specifications are on file with the City of Soledad and/or the County of Monterey, California.

A Description of the District
The District is generally bounded by the northerly boundary of Miravale, Phase I Tract Map to the north, Gabilan Drive to the south, Orchard Lane to the east, and Toledo Street to the west. A District diagram incorporated herein under Section VII of this Report outlines the boundaries of the District. This diagram incorporates all lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land within the District as the same existed at the time this Report was prepared, a complete listing of which is provided in Appendix A of th is Report.

B District Improvements, Facilities, and Services
The following descriptions, provided in the formation documents of the District, identify the types of improvements that will be maintained by the District. Detailed maps and descriptions of these improvements are on file with the City and are available f or inspection in the office of the City Engineer and have been incorporated into this Report by reference.

B.1 Street Improvements
The maintenance and operation of the improvements located on the streets within the District includes street sweeping, storm drain lines, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, engineering and ins pection, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. Additionally, maintenance and operation includes all additions, improvements, and enlargements which may be made on the previously desc ribed work within the following streets and on appurtenant improvement plans.

Improvements that are covered under the maintenance and operations of the District are located on the following streets: Toledo Street (East Half), Orchard Lane, Gabilan Drive, San Antonio, Santa Ynez, San Miguel, Los Flores Street, La Colina Street, Estre lla Street, San Gabriel, Vista Avenue, Santa Barbara, San Jose, Solano, San Luis Rey, San Juan Bautista, Portola Street, Entrada Drive, San Fernando, Vida Street, Carmelo Street, Santa Cruz, Terraza Street, Dolores, Santa Clara, La Purisima, and San Rafael .
84 6

SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
B.2 Storm Water Improvements
Maintenance and operation includes storm retention pond silt removal, bank stabilization and restoring percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspectio n, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. Additionally, maintenance and operation includes all additions, improvements, and enlargements which may be made on the previously described work within the following area and on appurtenant improvement plans.

B.3 Incidental and Other Expenses
Incidental costs include contingencies and assessment district incidentals such as engineering, printing, notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration, and supervision.
85 7

SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com

IV COST ESTIMATE
Applicable law requires the Engineer’s Report to contain an estimate of the costs of the Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including estimates of (i) the total costs for Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including incidental expenses, (ii) the amount of any surplus in the improvement fund to be carried over from a previous Fiscal Year, (iii) the amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part, (iv) the amount, if any, of the annual installm ent for the Fiscal Year where the legislative body has ordered an assessment for the estimated cost of any improvements to be levied and collected in annual installments, and (v) the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District. Estimates of these amounts are provided below.

The following describes the costs that are funded through the District.

A Costs of Improvements
A.1 Projected Annual Maintenance Costs & Capital Improvement Costs Included in the City’s Public Works Department Budget Request are estimated costs for the annual maintenance , servicing and funding of all improvements within the District. District direct maintenance expenses are estimated at $27,267 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 as shown in Table 2 below. District’s direct capital improvement costs are estimated at $ 680 ,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 as shown in Table 3 below.

Table 2: Projected Annual Direct Maintenance Costs 1
Item Description Cost Estimate
Percolation Pond $7,194
Street Sweeping $15,07 2
Storm Drain Repair/Maintenance $3,562
Engineering $1,439
City Inspection and Overhead $0
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) $0
Total $27,267
Note s:

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding .
86 8

SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 3: Projected Capital Improvement Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
Crack Seal /Slurry Seal Project * $680 ,000
Total $680 ,000
*Note: Funded by the available funds in the capital reserve account.

A.2 Projected Annual Administration Costs
In addition to the costs listed above, there will be costs attributed to the administration of the District. As shown in Table 4, the District administration costs are estimated to be $42,799 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 . These costs are summarized below.

Table 4: Projected Annual Administration Costs 1
Item Description Cost Estimate
City Administration $28,449
Contingency $2,74 1
District Administration $5,000
Printing and Advertising $1,40 4
County Collection $5,205
Total $42,799
Note s:

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding .

A.3 Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Finally, in addition to the costs listed above, certain levy adjustments will be made to account for any operating or capital reserve credits or required capital collections to the District’s reserve fund. As shown in Table 5, an Operating Reserve Credit of $40,000 and Capital Reserve Credit of $ 680 ,000 have been applied to offset the required Capital Reserve Collection of $78,985. Therefore, a net total of $641,015 Reserve Fund Credit has been applied to the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessment.

Table 5: Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Item Description Cost Estimate
Capital Reserve Collection $78,985
Operating Reserve Credit ($40,000 )
Capital Reserve Credit ($680 ,000 )
Total ($641,015)
87 9

SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
B Annual Cost Indexing
B.1 City/District Administration, Printing, and Advertising With the passage of Proposition 218, any proposed increase in assessments must be approved by impacted property owners via a mail ballot and public hearing process, similar to these proceedings. A weighted simple majority of ballots received (weighted acc ording to each parcel’s proportionate assessment obligation) must be affirmative for the City Council to confirm and levy the increased assessments. For small assessment districts or districts with relatively low dollar assessments, the cost of an Enginee r’s Report , balloting, and the public hearing process can potentially exceed the total amount of the increase. The incidental costs of these proceedings may be added to the assessments, resulting in even higher assessments.

Therefore, indexing assessments annually to the published “San Francisco Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers” (“SF CPI”) allows for minor increases in normal maintenance and operating costs, without incurring the costs of ballot proceedings required b y Proposition 218. Any other significant changes to the District (e.g., increases in service, modification of the boundary, etc.) would still require Proposition 218 proceedings and, ultimately, property owner approval.

Thus, on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2003, the maximum authorized unit assessment rates established in these proceedings will be indexed (increased) annually by a factor equal to the published April SF CPI from the preceding Fiscal Year .

The most recent data for the increase in the SF CPI is the increase between April 202 5 and April 202 6 and shows an increase equal 3.80%. Therefore, on July 1, 202 6, the maximum assessment will thus be increased by 3.80%.

Since the maximum assessment is likely sufficient to cover the cost estimates for improvements and other expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , an amount equal to only the total projected costs will be assessed on the property within the District.

The assessment levy in future years may be any amount less than or equal to the maximum assessment in that year.

B.2 Collection Fees
The County Auditor/Controller also charges an additional 0.25% of the total amount assessed.
88 10

SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
B.3 Reserve Collection/Transfer
The applicable law provides for a District Reserve Fund that provides for the collection of funds to cover District operations between July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) and the date on which the County remits first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills (typically January or February). Any negative amounts entries for this budget item represent transfers from the Reserve Fund to reduce the assessment in a given fiscal year. A fully funded Reserve enables the District to (i) c over operational expenses incurred in the six (6) months of the fiscal year, without any City funds from non -District accounts; and (ii) address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

C Contributions from Other Sources
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred … ” In accordance with that provision, it is determined that there will be no general benefit from the Improvements in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 , as explained in Section VI of this Report.

D Annual Installments
The entire amount of the net assessment, as shown in Table 6 below , will be assessed in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .

E Net Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 6 shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .
89 11

SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 6: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 1
Item Total Costs Special Benefit
Allocated Net Assessment
Maintenance Costs (Direct)
Percolation Pond $7,194 100% $7,194
Street Sweeping $15,072 100% $15,072
Storm Drain Repair/Maintenance $3,562 100% $3,562
Engineering $1,439 100% $1,439
City Inspection and Overhead $0 100% $0
Reserve Collection/Transfer $0 100% $0
Capital Improvement Costs (Direct)
Crack Seal /Slurry Seal Project 2 $680,000 100% $680,000 Administration Costs
City Administration $28,449 100% $28,449
Contingency $2,741 100% $2,741
District Administration $5,000 100% $5,000
Printing and Advertising $1,404 100% $1,404
County Collection $5,205 100% $5,205
Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $78,985 100% $78,985
Operating Reserve Credit ($40,000) 100% ($40,000)
Capital Reserve Credit ($680,000) 100% ($680,000)
Net Assessment $10 9,050 N/A $10 9,050
Note s:

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding .

2. Funded by the available funds in the capital reserve account. 90 12

SECTION V

ASSESSMENT ROLL
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com

V ASSESSMENT ROLL
The Assessment Engineer has prepared an Assessment Roll for the District as required by applicable law, based upon the assessment methodology described in this Engineer’s Report. The Assessment Roll includes the net total assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 and shows the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessment, assessment number, Assessor’s Parcel Number, and land use designation for each parcel.

The Assessment Roll, as provided in Appendix A , lists the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers within this Assessment District by assessment number. The assessment numbers appearing on the Assessment and the names and addresses of the property owners are as shown on the last equalized assessment roll for taxes or as known to the Assessor of Monterey County.

All parcel information has been provided to DTA by the City Public Works Department, the previous Assessment Engineer, and the County of Monterey. 91 13

SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com

VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
A Background
Pursuant to the 1982 Act, the legislative body establishes and determines the “estimated benefit received” by each parcel from the Improvements.

In addition, Article XIIID of the California Constitution, added in November 1996 through the passage of Proposition 218 by voters of the State of California, requires, inter alia, that (i) only special benefits be assessable, (ii) no assessment may exceed the proportional special benefit conferred on the parcel assessed, and (iii) publicly owned parcels shall not be exempt from assessment unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that such publicly owned parcels receive no special benefits from the improvements for which the assessment is levied.
“Special benefit” is a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large. Importantly, the general enhancement of property value does not constitute special benefit . As such, this Engineer’s Report has been designed to comply with these requirements, as well as to incorporate recent California court decisions such as: Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (2008), Beutz v. County of Riverside (2010), Golden Hills Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego (2011), and Concerned Citizens v. West Point Fire Protection District (2011) .

Methodologically, it is necessary and essential to identify the special benefit that the improvements, facilities, and services will render to the properties within the District. It is also necessary that the properties receive a special and direct benefi t as distinguished from benefit to the general public.

The Assessment Engineer is appointed for the purpose of analyzing the facts and determining the method and formula for apportionment of the assessment obligation to the benefited properties. For these proceedings, the City has retained the firm of DTA as the Assessment Engineer.

The Assessment Engineer makes his or her recommendation for the method of apportionment in this Engineer’s Report for consideration at the public hearing. However, the final authority and action rests with the City Council after hearing all testimony and evidence presented at the public hearing. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council must make the final action in determining that the assessment has been made in direct proportion to the special benefit received.

In determining the net amount to be assessed upon parcels within the District, Section 22573 of the California Streets and Highways Code states that such amount “may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by ea ch such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
92 14

SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
Proposition 218 further states that “no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel,” where “special benefit” means “a particular and distinct benefit over and abo ve general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large.” This Section VI describes the methodology used to calculate the net amount to be assessed on each parcel within the District in proportion to the special be nefit conferred on each such parcel.

B Benefits of Improvements
The benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are shown in Table 7 below.

Table 7: Benefits from Landscaping Improvements
Landscaping Improvements
Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements .

Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area .

Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping .

Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, and dust and debris control .

Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well -maintained improvements associated with the properties .

Reduced criminal activity and property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well -maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti .

Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the District by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise .

The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods as identified in Table 8 below.

Table 8: Benefits from Street Lighting Improvements
Street Lighting Improvements
Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection .

Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways .

Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see .

Improved ingress and egress to property .

Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property .

Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss .

Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties . 93 15

SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
C Categories of Benefit
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel,” where “Special Benefit means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.” It is therefore necessary to establish definitions of General Benefit and Special Benefit as such terms relate to the benefit to be derived from the Improvements.

The Improvements to be maintained and operated in the District were within or in areas in close proximity to the proposed developed residential lots. As a result, the developed residential lots in the District will receive 100% of the special benefits of the operation and maintenance of the Improvements. These benefits include enhanced neighborhood health and safety, improved quality of life from drainage, flood control and street improvements, protection of improved property, enhanced comfort, and increa sed desirability of the immediate surroundings of the residential units within the District. Importantly, because of the location of the improvements within or close to the District itself, there is no general benefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole. Any such general benefit is so incidental and negligible that it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.

D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels
In accordance with the provisions in the formation documents, the annual maintenance and operation budget is developed for improvements located in the entire Diamond Ridge Subdivision Project. As discussed previously, developed parcels in the District are the only parcels that derive special benefit from maintenance and operations and as such, must bear the cost of these activities. However, it is anticipated that as future subdivisions develop the assessments will be prorated to reflect the District’s pr oportionate share of the costs of a given operation and maintenance activity.

Importantly, Article XlllD provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. As a result, the following property will be considered exempt from the assessment: areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and right -of-way, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial, and institutional activities.

Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows:

Low Density Single - Family Residential = 1.0 Unit
Future Medium Density Residential = 0.8 Unit
E Amount of Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 9 below shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .
94 16

SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 9: Fiscal Year 202 6- 202 7 Assessment Rates in the District Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 20 25- 20 26
Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Max Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
$298.17 $314.27 $515.78

95 17

SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 10 : Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Cost Estimate 1
Description Total Amount
($)
Special Benefit
Apportioned to
District
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Total Budget
(Amount Funded to District)
(A) Annual Maintenance (Direct Costs)
Operating Expenses
Percolation Pond $7,194 100% $7,194
Street Sweeping $15,072 100% $15,072
Storm Drain Repair/Maintenance $3,562 100% $3,562
Engineering $1,439 100% $1,439
City Inspection & Overhead $0 100% $0
Reserve Collection/ (Transfer) $0 100% $0
(B) Capital Improvements
Crack Seal /Slurry Seal Project $680,000 100% $680,000
(C) Administration
City Administration $28,449 100% $28,449
Contingency $2,741 100% $2,741
District Administration $5,000 100% $5,000
Printing & Advertising $1,404 100% $1,404
County Collection $5,205 100% $5,205
Subtotal (A+B +C ) $750,0 66 N/A $750,066
(D) Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $78,985
Operating Reserve Transfer In/(Out) ($40,000 )
Capital Reserve Transfer Out ($680,000 )
Balance to Levy (A+B+C +D ) N/A N/A $10 9,050
(E) District Assessment
Total EDUs Count 347
Total Parcels Count 347
Total Parcels Levied 347
FY 2026 - 2027 Calculated Assessment per EBU $314.27
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Assessment per EBU $5 15.78
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Levy $178,976
(F) Fund Balance Information
Beginning Fund Balance FY 2026 -2027 $682 ,139
Reserve Fund Adjustments ($641,015)
Anticipated Ending Balance FY 2026 - 2027 $41,124
Notes :

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding .
96 18

SECTION VII

ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND

BOUNDARY MAP
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND BOUNDARY MAP
The boundary map for the District has been previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 19 82 Act and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

The parcels within the District generally consist of the lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land found within the following District Diagram and are based on the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps and the Monterey County Assessor’s information that existed at the time this Report was prepared.

Figure 1: Assessment Diagram
97 19

SECTION VIII

TERMINATION OF

DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF
REPORT
City of Soledad J une 17, 20 26
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge BAD No. 1
www.FinanceDTA.com

VIII TERMINATION OF DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT
A Termination of District
Assessments associated with the District will be levied each Fiscal Year until the District is dissolved by the City Council.

B Limitations of Report
The conclusions, calculations, and recommendations in this Report rely on the substantial data and information provided to DTA at the time of the writing of the Report by the following parties:

1. City of Soledad, specifically the Public Works Department ;

2. The previous Assessment Engineer ; and

3. The County of Monterey .
98 APPENDIX A
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
Fiscal Year 2026 -2027

ASSESSMENT ROLL
99 022442001000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442002000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442003000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442004000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442005000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442006000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442007000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442008000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442009000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442010000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442011000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442012000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442013000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442014000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442015000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442016000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442017000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442018000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442019000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442020000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442021000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442022000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442023000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442024000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442025000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442026000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442027000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442028000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442029000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442030000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442031000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442032000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442033000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442034000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442035000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442036000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442037000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442038000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442039000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442040000 54003 1.00 $314.27
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
A - 1 100
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
022442041000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442042000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442043000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442044000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442045000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442046000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442047000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442048000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442049000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442050000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442051000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442052000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442053000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442054000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442055000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442056000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442057000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442058000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442059000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442060000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442061000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442062000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442063000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442064000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442065000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442066000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442067000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442068000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442069000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442070000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442071000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442072000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442073000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442074000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442075000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442076000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442077000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442078000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442079000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442080000 54003 1.00 $314.27
A - 2 101
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
022442081000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442082000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442083000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442084000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442085000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442086000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442087000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442088000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442089000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442090000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442091000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442092000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442093000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442094000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442095000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442096000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442097000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022442098000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481001000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481002000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481003000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481004000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481005000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481006000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481007000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481008000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481009000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481010000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481011000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481012000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481013000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481014000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481015000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481016000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481017000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481018000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481019000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481020000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481021000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481022000 54003 1.00 $314.27
A - 3 102
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
022481023000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481024000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481025000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481026000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481027000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481028000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481029000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481030000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481031000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481032000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481033000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481034000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481035000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481036000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481037000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481038000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481039000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481040000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481041000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481042000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481043000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481044000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481045000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481046000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481047000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481048000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481049000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481050000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481051000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481052000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481053000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481054000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481055000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481056000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481057000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481058000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481059000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481060000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481061000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481062000 54003 1.00 $314.27
A - 4 103
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
022481063000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481064000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481065000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481066000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481067000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481068000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481069000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481070000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481071000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481072000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481073000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481074000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481075000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481076000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481077000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481078000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481079000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481080000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481081000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481082000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481083000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481084000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481085000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481086000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481087000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481088000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481089000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022481090000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482001000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482002000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482014000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482015000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482016000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482017000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482018000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482019000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482020000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482021000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482022000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482023000 54003 1.00 $314.27
A - 5 104
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
022482024000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482025000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482026000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482027000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482028000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482029000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482030000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482031000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482032000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482033000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482034000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482036000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482037000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482038000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482039000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482040000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482041000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482042000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482043000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482044000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482045000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482046000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482047000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482048000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482049000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482050000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482051000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482052000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482053000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482054000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482055000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482056000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482057000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482058000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482059000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482060000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482061000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482062000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482063000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482064000 54003 1.00 $314.27
A - 6 105
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
022482065000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482066000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482067000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482068000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482069000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482070000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482071000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482072000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482073000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482074000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482075000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482076000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482077000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482078000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482079000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482080000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482081000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482082000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482083000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482084000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482085000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482086000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482087000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482088000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482089000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482090000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482091000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482092000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482093000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482094000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482095000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482096000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482097000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482098000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482099000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022482100000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483001000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483002000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483003000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483004000 54003 1.00 $314.27
A - 7 106
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
022483005000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483006000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483007000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483008000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483009000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483010000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483011000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483012000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483013000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483014000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483015000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483016000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483017000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483018000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483019000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483020000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483021000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483022000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483023000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483024000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483025000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483026000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483027000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483028000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483029000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483030000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483031000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483032000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483033000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483034000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483035000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483036000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483037000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483038000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483039000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483040000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483041000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483042000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483043000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483044000 54003 1.00 $314.27
A - 8 107
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-2027
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Benefit Assessment District No. 1
APN Tax Code
022483045000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483046000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483047000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483048000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483049000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483050000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483051000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483052000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483053000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483054000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483055000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483056000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483057000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483058000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483059000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483060000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483061000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483062000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483063000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483064000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483065000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483066000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483067000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483068000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483069000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483070000 54003 1.00 $314.27
022483071000 54003 1.00 $314.27
A - 9 108
99 ALMADEN BLVD ., SUITE 875
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
PHONE : (800) 969 - 4DTA
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
www.FinanceDTA.com
109
RESOLUTION NO. 6383

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD ORDERING

THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DIAMOND RIDGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (MIRAVALE I, PHASE I) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
The City Council of the City of Soledad, California (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolutions initiated proceedings and declared its intention to levy assessments for the Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Miravale I, Phase I) (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "Act") to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, DTA has prepared and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented to the Council, the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the District that describes the District and the proposed levy and collection of assessments upon eligible parcels of land within the District, and the Council did by previous Resolution approve such Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect assessments against parcels of land within the District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, this City and DTA have reviewed the provisions of Section XIIID of the California State Constitution and found that the proposed assessments comply with these provisions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD FOR THE DIAMOND RIDGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (MIRAVALE I, PHASE I) AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 Following notice duly given, the City Council has held a full and fair Public Hearing regarding the District, the levy and collection of assessments, the Report prepared in connection therewith, and considered all oral and written statements, protests, and communications made or filed by interested persons regarding these matters.

Section 2 Based upon its review (and amendments, as applicable) of the Report, the City Council hereby finds and determines that:
i) the land within the District will receive special benefit by the operation, maintenance, and servicing of improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
110
ii) the District includes all of the lands so benefited; and, iii) the net amount to be assessed upon the lands within the District in accordance with the fee for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the net amount among all eligible parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each parcel from the improvements and services. This Fiscal Year assessment for the Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Miravale I, Phase I) is $499.44 per parcel.

Section 3 The Report and assessments as presented to the City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk are hereby confirmed as filed and approved by the City Council.

Section 4 The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the improvements and appurtenant facilities shall be performed pursuant to the Act. The City Council hereby orders the proposed improvements to be made, which improvements are briefly described as follows: the maintenance and operation of street lights and any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements of a local nature on landscaped strips of land adjacent to curbs of the following described streets, including jogging paths, planter walls, grass berms, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. The Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

Section 5 The County Auditor of the County of Monterey shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each eligible parcel of land the amount of levy so apportioned by the formula and method outlined in the Report, and such levies shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 22646 of the Act. After collection by the County, the net amount of the levy shall be paid to the City Treasurer.

Section 6 The City Finance Director shall deposit all money representing assessments collected by the County for the District to the credit of a fund known as the "Improvement Fund, City of Soledad, Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (Miravale I, Phase I) and such monies shall be expended only for the maintenance, operation, and servicing improvements and facilities as described in Section 4.

Section 7 The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the District levy for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.

Section 8 The City Clerk or their designate is hereby authorized and directed to file the levy with the County Auditor upon adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 22641 of the Act.
111
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
______________________________
ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Manager
112
Irvine | San Jose | San Francisco | Riverside
Dallas | El Paso | Raleigh | Tampa
www.F inance DTA .com
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT

DIAMOND RIDGE

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
FUND #650
CITY OF SOLEDAD | COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Beginning Fiscal Year: 2026 -2027
Intent Meeting: May 20 , 202 6
Public Hearing: June 17, 202 6
Resolution No. 6383
113
www.FinanceDTA.com
99 Almaden Blvd. , Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95113

CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
MAYOR
Anna M. Velazquez

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Fernando Cabrera
Fernando Ansaldo - Sanchez
Benjamin Caldera
Eva rista Banuelos

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Donald Wilcox, P.E.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.
114
TABLE

OF CONTENT S

SECTION PAGE
I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES ...........................1 II ENGINEER’S REPORT ............................................ 3 III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS .............................5 A Description of the District ............................................5 B District Improvements, Facilities, and
Services .............................................................................5 IV COST ESTIMATE ....................................................7 A Costs of Improvements .................................................7 B Annual Cost Indexing ....................................................8 C Contributions from Other Sources ...............................9 D Annual Installments ......................................................10 E Net Assessment ..............................................................10 V ASSESSMENT ROLL ...............................................11 VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT ................................ 12 A Background ....................................................................12 B Benefits of Improvements ..........................................13 C Categories of Benefit ...................................................14 D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels ...................14 E Amount of Assessment ................................................15

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND
BOUNDARY MAP .................................................17

VIII TERMINATION OF
DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT ..............18
A Termination of District ................................................18 B Limitations of Report ...................................................18

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A ASSESSMENT ROLL
115
1 SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES

CITY OF SOLEDAD DIAMOND RIDGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
This Engineer’s Report (“Report”) and the enclosed descriptions, budget, and assessment diagram outlines the District and includes the propose d assessments for each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within said District to be levied for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.

Reference is hereby made to the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ______ day of ______________, 202 6.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Soledad
By: __________________________________________
Kuda Wekwete
Project Manager
By: __________________________________________
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

License Number: C23473
116
2 SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

CITY OF SOLEDAD DIAMOND RIDGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the ________ day of ____________, 202 6.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Soledad, California, on the ______ day of _____________, 202 6.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
117
3 SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
II ENGINEER’S REPORT
WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Soledad (“City”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”), adopted its resolution (“Resolution”) initiating proceedings for the levy of Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 assessments against properties in the Diamond Ridge Park and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (the “District”) to fund maintenance and operation of street lights and any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements that have been determined to specially benefit properties in the District (“Improvements”).

WHEREAS , t he Resolution direct s the Assessment Engineer to prepare and file a report (“Engineer’s Report” or “Report”) pursuant to the 1972 Act and Article XIIID of the California Constitution (“Proposition 218”).

This Report includes the following sections:

Plans and Specifications – Plans and specifications for services to be provided. Plans and specifications are a part of this Report whether or not separately bound.

Cost Estimate – An estimate of the annual cost of services to be provided. Also included, are administrative and incidental costs that include maintenance, reserve, repairs, and rehabilitation expenses.

Assessment Roll – An assessment roll, showing the amount to be assessed against each parcel of real property within this District and the names and addresses of the property owners. An Assessor’s Parcel number or other designation describes each parcel. Each parcel is also assigned an “assessment number” that links the Assessment Roll to the Assessment Diagram.

Method of Assessment – A statement of the method by which the Assessment Engineer determined the amount to be assessed against each parcel, based on special benefits to be derived by each parcel from the services.

Assessment Diagram – A diagram showing all of the parcels of real property to be assessed within this District. The diagram corresponds with the Assessment Roll by assessment number.

Termination of District/Limitations of Report – A statement as to the duration of the District and the accuracy of the data and information necessary for the development of this annual Report.

NOW THEREFORE , the undersigned, acting as an agent for DTA, Assessment Engineer for the District, by virtue of the power vested under the 19 72 Act and the order of the City, hereby submits this Engineer’s Report and makes the following assessment to cover the portion of the estimated costs of the Improvements, including the incidental costs and expenses, to be paid by the District.
118
4 SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
The net assessment in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 1
Item Amount
Maintenance Costs $33,237
Capital Improvements $15,000
Administration Costs $40 ,257
Levy Adjustments (Reserve Fund Debit) $84,812
Net Assessment $173,306
Notes :

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding .

DTA does hereby assess the net amount to be assessed upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the District by apportioning the amount allocable among the several lots or parcels of each in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the Improvements, as more particularly set forth in the list attached as Appendix A (“Assessment Roll”) and by this reference made as part of this Engineer’s Report.

The District diagram appearing herein is a representat ion of the assessment diagram that was approved by resolution of the City Council. Reference is hereby made to the Assessor’s Maps of the County of Monterey for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 for a more particular description of the properties within the District. Each parcel of land assessed is described on the Assessment Roll by reference to its parcel number as shown on the County of Monterey Assessment Roll.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Kuda Wekwete Date
Project Manager
Stephen A. Runk, P.E. Date
License Number: C23473
119
5 SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans, specifications, and studies of the Improvements for this District are voluminous and will not be bound in this Report, but by this reference are incorporated as if attached to this Report. The plans and specifications are on file with the City of Soledad and/or the County of Monterey, California.

A Description of the District
The District is generally bounded by the northerly boundary of Miravale, Phase I Tract Map (Terraza Street) to the north, Gabilan Drive to the south, Orchard Lane to the east, and Toledo Street to the west. A District diagram incorporated herein under Section VII of this Report outlines the boundaries of the District. This diagram incorporates all lots, parce ls, and subdivisions of land within the District as the same existed at the time this Report was prepared, a complete listing of which is provided in Appendix A of this Report.

B District Improvements, Facilities, and Services
The following descriptions, provided in the formation documents of the District, identify the types of improvements that will be maintained by the District. Detailed maps and descriptions of these improvements are on file with the City and are available f or inspection in the office of the City Engineer and have been incorporated into this Report by reference.

B.1 Street L ight Improvements
The maintenance and operations in the District include all street light improvements within the Miravale, Phase I Subdivision.

B.2 Public Landscaping and Irrigation Improvements
Maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements of a local nature on landscaped strips (of land adjacent to curbs within the District) includes the following: jogging paths, planter walls, grass berms, appurtenant irrigation systems, ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, engineering and inspection, and any and all other items of work neces sary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. Additionally, maintenance and operation includes all additions, improvements, and enlargements which may be made on the previously described work.

Public landscaping and irrigation improvements covered under the maintenance and operations of the District are located on Gabilan Drive and Orchard Lane, and include the strip of land varying in width from face of curb lines (including planter walls) (i) along the north side of Gabilan Drive from Toledo Street to Orchard Lane, and (ii) along the east and west side of Orchard Lane from Gabilan Drive to the north limit of Miravale, Phase I Tract Map.
120
6 SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
B.3 Storm Water and Park Improvements
Maintenance and operation includes storm retention pond, appurtenant irrigation system, ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation there of. Additionally, maintenance and operation includes all additions, improvements, and enlargements which may be made on the previously described wo rk within the following area and on appurtenant improvement plans.

The following improvements are covered under the maintenance and operations of the District: Park Parcel “A” (including a storm water retention pond), San Antonio Park, Santa Barbara Park, and Peverini Park.

B.4 Incidental and Other Expenses
Incidental costs include contingencies and District incidentals such as engineering, printing, notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration, and supervision.
121
7 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

IV COST ESTIMATE
Applicable law requires the Engineer’s Report to contain an estimate of the costs of the Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including estimates of (i ) the total costs for Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including incidental expenses, (ii) the amount of any surplus in the improvement fund to be carried over from a previous Fiscal Year, (iii) the amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part, (iv) the amount, if any, of the annual installment for the Fiscal Year where the legislative body has ordered an assessment for the estimated cost of any improvements to be levied and collected in annu al installments, and (v) the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District. Estimates of these amounts are provided below.

The following describes the costs that are funded through the District.

A Costs of Improvements
A.1 Projected Annual Maintenance Costs
Included in the City’s Public Works Department Budget Request are estimated costs for the annual maintenance and servicing of all improvements within the District.

District direct maintenance expenses are estimated at $33,237 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 as shown in Table 2 below. District’s direct capital improvement costs are estimated at $15,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 27, as shown in Table 3 below.

Table 2: Projected Annual Direct Maintenance Costs 1
Item Description Cost Estimate
Parks/Street/Percolation Pond/Landscape Maintenance $16,537 Street Landscape Water Charges $4,841
Park Water Charges $7,049
Park/Landscape Electrical Charges $692
Planter Wall Maintenance $1,937
Sound Wall Reserve $1,522
Street Lighting Electrical and Replacement $659
Reserve Collection/Transfer $0
Total $33,237
Notes :

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding .
122
8 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
T able 3: Projected Capital Improvement Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
Park -Related Improvements* $15,000
Total $15,000
*Note: Funded by the available funds in the capital reserve account.

A.2 Projected Annual Administration Costs
In addition to the costs listed above, there will be costs attributed to the administration of the District. As shown in Table 4, the District administration costs are estimated to be $40,257 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 . These costs are summarized below.

Table 4: Projected Annual Administration Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
City Administration $29,347
District Administration $5,000
Printing and Advertising $705
County Collection $5,205
Total* $40,257
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

A.3 Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Finally, in addition to the costs listed above, certain levy adjustments will be made to account for any operating reserve credits or required capital collections to the District’s reserve fund. As shown in Table 5, an Operating Reserve Collection of $37,045 and the required Capital Reserve Collection of $ 47,767 , resulting in a total of $84,812 Reserve Fund Debit has been applied to the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessment.

Table 5: Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Item Description Cost Estimate
Capital Reserve Collection $47,767
Operating Reserve Debit/ Credit $37,045
Total * $84,812
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

B Annual Cost Indexing
B.1 City/District Administration, Printing, and Advertising With the passage of Proposition 218, any proposed increase in assessments must be approved by impacted property owners via a mail ballot and public hearing process, similar to these proceedings. A weighted simple majority of ballots received (weighted acc ording to each parcel’s proportionate assessment obligation) must be affirmative for 123
9 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
the City Council to confirm and levy the increased assessments. For small assessment districts or districts with relatively low dollar assessments, the cost of an Engineer’s Report , balloting, and the public hearing process can potentially exceed the total amount of the increase. The incidental costs of these proceedings may be added to the assessments, resulting in even higher assessments.

Therefore, indexing assessments annually to the published “San Francisco Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers” (“SF CPI”) allows for minor increases in normal maintenance and operating costs, without incurring the costs of ballot proceedings required b y Proposition 218. Any other significant changes to the District (e.g., increases in service, modification of the boundary, etc.) would still require Proposition 218 proceedings and, ultimately, property owner approval.

Thus, on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2003, the maximum authorized unit assessment rates established in these proceedings will be indexed (increased) annually by a factor equal to the published April SF CPI from the preceding Fiscal Year.

The most recent data for the increase in the SF CPI is the increase between April 202 5 and April 202 6 and shows an increase equal 3.80%. Therefore, on July 1, 202 6, the maximum assessment will thus be increased by 3.80%.

Since the maximum assessment is likely sufficient to cover the cost estimates for improvements and other expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 , an amount equal to only the total projected costs will be assessed on the property within the District. The assessment levy in future years may be any amount less than or equal to the maximum assessment in that year.

B.2 Collection Fees
The County Auditor/Controller also charges an additional 0.25% of the total amount assessed.

B.3 Reserve Collection/Transfer
The applicable law provides for a District Reserve Fund that provides for the collection of funds to cover District operations between July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) and the date on which the County remits first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills (typically January or February). Any negative amounts entries for this budget item represent transfers from the Reserve Fund to reduce the assessment in a given fiscal year. A fully funded Reserve enables the District to (i) c over operational expenses incurred in the 6 months of the fiscal year, without any City funds from non - District accounts; and (ii) address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

C Contributions from Other Sources
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred … ” In accordance with that provision, it is determined that there will be no 124
10 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
general benefit from the Improvements in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 , as explained in Section VI of this Report.

D Annual Installments
The entire amount of the net assessment, as shown in Table 6 below , will be assessed in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .

E Net Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 6 shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .

Table 6: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 1
Item Total Costs Special Benefit
Allocated Net Assessment
Maintenance Costs (Direct)
Parks/Street/Percolation Pond/Landscape Maintenance $16,537 100% $16,537 Street Landscape Water Charges $4,841 100% $4,841
Park Water Charges $7,049 100% $7,049
Park/Landscape Electrical Charges $692 100% $692
Planter Wall Maintenance $1,937 100% $1,937
Sound Wall Reserve $1,522 100% $1,522
Street Lighting Electrical and Replacement $659 100% $659 Reserve Collection/Transfer $0 100% $0
Capital Improvements
Park -Related Improvements $15,000 100% $15,000
Administration Costs
City Administration $29,347 100% $29,347
District Administration $5,000 100% $5,000
Printing and Advertising $705 100% $705
County Collection $5,205 100% $5,205
Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $47,767 100% $47,767
Operating Reserve Debit/Credit $37,045 100% $37,045
Net Assessment $173,306 N/A $173,306
Notes :

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
125
11 SECTION V

ASSESSMENT ROLL
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

V ASSESSMENT ROLL
The Assessment Engineer has prepared an Assessment Roll for the District as required by applicable law, based upon the assessment methodology described in this Engineer’s Report. The Assessment Roll includes the net total assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 and shows the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessment , assessment number, Assessor’s Parcel Number, and land use designation for each parcel.

The Assessment Roll, as provided in Appendix A , lists the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers within this Assessment District by assessment number. The assessment numbers appearing on the Assessment and the names and addresses of the property owners are as shown on the last equalized assessment roll for taxes or as known to the Assessor of Monterey County.

All parcel information has been provided to DTA by the City Public Works Department, the previous Assessment Engineer, and the County of Monterey. 126
12 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
A Background
Pursuant to the 19 72 Act, the legislative body establishes and determines the “estimated benefit received” by each parcel from the Improvements.

In addition, Article XIIID of the California Constitution, added in November 1996 through the passage of Proposition 218 by voters of the State of California, requires, inter alia, that (i) only special benefits be assessable, (ii) no assessment may exceed the proportional special benefit conferred on the parcel assessed, and (iii) publicly owned parcels shall not be exempt from assessment unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that such publicly owned parcels receive no special benefits from the improvements for which the assessment is levied.
“Special benefit” is a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large. Importantly, the general enhancement of property value does not constitute special benefit . As such, this Engineer’s Report has been designed to comply with these requirements, as well as to incorporate recent California court decisions such as: Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (2008), Beutz v. County of Riverside (2010), Golden Hills Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego (2011), and Concerned Citizens v. West Point Fire Protection District (2011) .

Methodologically, it is necessary and essential to identify the special benefit that the improvements, facilities, and services will render to the properties within the District. It is also necessary that the properties receive a special and direct benefi t as distinguished from benefit to the general public.

The Assessment Engineer is appointed for the purpose of analyzing the facts and determining the method and formula for apportionment of the assessment obligation to the benefited properties. For these proceedings, the City has retained the firm of DTA as the Assessment Engineer.

The Assessment Engineer makes his or her recommendation for the method of apportionment in this Engineer’s Report for consideration at the public hearing. However, the final authority and action rests with the City Council after hearing all testimony and evidence presented at the public hearing. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council must make the final action in determining that the assessment has been made in direct proportion to the special benefit received.

In determining the net amount to be assessed upon parcels within the District, Section 22573 of the California Streets and Highways Code states that such amount “may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each su ch lot or parcel from the improvements.”
127
13 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Proposition 218 further states that “no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel,” where “special benefit” means “a particular and distinct benefit over and abo ve general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large.” This Section VI describes the methodology used to calculate the net amount to be assessed on each parcel within the District in proportion to the special be nefit conferred on each such parcel.

B Benefits of Improvements
The benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are shown in Table 7 below.

Table 7: Benefits from Landscaping Improvements
Landscaping Improvements
Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements .

Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area .

Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping .

Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, and dust and debris control .

Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well -maintained improvements associated with the properties .

Reduced criminal activity and property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well -maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti .

Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the District by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise .

The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods as identified in Table 8 below.

Table 8: Benefits from Street Lighting Improvements
Street Lighting Improvements
Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection .

Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways .

Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see .

Improved ingress and egress to property .

Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property .

Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss .

Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties . 128
14 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
C Categories of Benefit
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel,” where “Special Benefit means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.” It is therefore necessary to establish definitions of General Benefit and Special Benefit as such terms relate to the benefit to be derived from the Improvements.

The Improvements to be maintained and operated in the District were within or in areas in close proximity to the proposed developed residential lots. As a result, the developed residential lots in the District will receive 100% of the special benefits of the operation and maintenance of the Improvements. These benefits include enhanced neighborhood health and safety, improved quality of life from drainage, flood control and street improvements, protection of improved property, enhanced comfort, and increa sed desirability of the immediate surroundings of the residential units within the District. Importantly, because of the location of the improvements within or close to the District itself, there is no general benefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole. Any such general benefit is so incidental and negligible that it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.

D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels
In accordance with the provisions in the formation documents, the annual maintenance and operation budget is developed for improvements located in the entire Diamond Ridge Subdivision Project. As discussed previously, developed parcels in the District are the only parcels that derive special benefit from maintenance and operations and as such, must bear the cost of these activities. However, it is anticipated that as future subdivisions develop the assessments will be prorated to reflect the District’s pr oportionate share of the costs of a given operation and maintenance activity.

Importantly, Article XlllD provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. As a result, the following property will be considered exempt from the assessment: areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and right -of-way, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial, and institutional activities.

Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows:

Low Density Single - Family Residential = 1.0 Unit
129
15 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
E Amount of Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 9 below shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 .

Table 9: Fiscal Year 202 6- 202 7 Assessment Rates in the District Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 20 25- 202 6
Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Max Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
$481.17 $499.44 $499.44
130
16 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 10 : Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Cost Estimate 1
Description Total
Amount ($)
Special Benefit
Apportioned to
District
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Total Budget
(Amount Funded to
District)
(A) Annual Maintenance (Direct Costs)
Operating Expenses
Parks/Street/Percolation Pond/ Landscape Maintenance $16,537 100% $16,537 Street Landscape Water Charges $4,841 100% $4,841
Park Water Charges $7,049 100% $7,049
Park/Landscape Electrical Charges $692 100% $692
Planter Wall Maintenance $1,937 100% $1,937
Sound Wall Reserve (Replacement & Painting -$15K every 5 yrs.) $1,522 100% $1,522 Street Lighting Electrical & Replacement $659 100% $659 Reserve Collection / (Transfer) $0 100% $0
(B) Capital Improvements
Park -Related Improvements $15,000 100% $15,000
(C ) Administration
City Administration $29,347 100% $29,347
District Administration $5,000 100% $5,000
Printing & Advertising $705 100% $705
County Collection $5,205 100% $5,205
Subtotal (A+B +C ) $88 ,494 N/A $88 ,494
(D) Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection
Santa Barbara Park ($160,000 Total) $29,672
Peverini Park ($105,000 Total) $18,095
Other Improvements $0
Operating Reserve Transfer In/(Out) $37,045
Balance to Levy (A+B+C +D ) N/A N/A $173,306
(E) District Assessment
Total EDUs Count 347
Total Parcels Count 347
Total Parcels Levied 347
FY 2026 - 2027 Calculated Assessment per EBU $49 9.44
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Assessment per EBU $49 9.44
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Levy $173,306
(F) Fund Balance Information
Beginning Fund Balance FY 2026 -2027 $5 49,828
Reserve Fund Adjustments $84,812
Anticipated Ending Balance FY 2026 - 2027 $6 34,640
Notes :

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding .
131
17 SECTION VII

ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND

BOUNDARY MAP
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND BOUNDARY MAP
The boundary map for the District has been previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 1972 Act and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

The parcels within the District generally consist of the lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land found within the following District Diagram and are based on the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps and the Monterey County Assessor’s information that existed at the time this Report was prepared.

Figure 1: Assessment Diagram
132
18 SECTION VIII

TERMINATION OF

DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF
REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VIII TERMINATION OF DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT
A Termination of District
Assessments associated with the District will be levied each Fiscal Year until the District is dissolved by the City Council.

B Limitations of Report
The conclusions, calculations, and recommendations in this Report rely on the substantial data and information provided to DTA at the time of the writing of the Report by the following parties:

1. City of Soledad, specifically the Public Works Department ;

2. The previous Assessment Engineer ; and

3. The County of Monterey .
133

APPENDIX A
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Parks and Open Space
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Fiscal Year 2026 -2027

ASSESSMENT ROLL
134
022442001000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442002000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442003000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442004000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442005000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442006000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442007000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442008000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442009000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442010000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442011000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442012000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442013000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442014000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442015000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442016000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442017000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442018000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442019000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442020000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442021000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442022000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442023000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442024000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442025000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442026000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442027000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442028000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442029000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442030000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442031000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442032000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442033000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442034000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442035000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442036000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442037000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442038000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442039000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442040000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442041000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442042000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442043000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442044000 54004 1.00 $499.44
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-27
Levy Amount APN Tax Code
A - 1 135
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-27
Levy Amount APN Tax Code
022442045000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442046000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442047000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442048000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442049000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442050000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442051000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442052000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442053000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442054000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442055000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442056000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442057000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442058000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442059000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442060000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442061000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442062000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442063000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442064000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442065000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442066000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442067000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442068000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442069000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442070000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442071000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442072000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442073000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442074000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442075000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442076000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442077000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442078000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442079000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442080000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442081000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442082000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442083000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442084000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442085000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442086000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442087000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442088000 54004 1.00 $499.44
A - 2 136
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-27
Levy Amount APN Tax Code
022442089000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442090000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442091000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442092000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442093000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442094000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442095000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442096000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442097000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022442098000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481001000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481002000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481003000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481004000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481005000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481006000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481007000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481008000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481009000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481010000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481011000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481012000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481013000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481014000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481015000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481016000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481017000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481018000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481019000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481020000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481021000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481022000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481023000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481024000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481025000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481026000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481027000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481028000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481029000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481030000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481031000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481032000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481033000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481034000 54004 1.00 $499.44
A - 3 137
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-27
Levy Amount APN Tax Code
022481035000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481036000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481037000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481038000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481039000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481040000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481041000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481042000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481043000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481044000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481045000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481046000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481047000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481048000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481049000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481050000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481051000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481052000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481053000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481054000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481055000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481056000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481057000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481058000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481059000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481060000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481061000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481062000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481063000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481064000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481065000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481066000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481067000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481068000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481069000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481070000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481071000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481072000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481073000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481074000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481075000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481076000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481077000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481078000 54004 1.00 $499.44
A - 4 138
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-27
Levy Amount APN Tax Code
022481079000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481080000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481081000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481082000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481083000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481084000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481085000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481086000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481087000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481088000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481089000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022481090000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482001000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482002000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482014000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482015000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482016000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482017000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482018000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482019000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482020000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482021000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482022000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482023000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482024000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482025000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482026000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482027000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482028000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482029000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482030000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482031000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482032000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482033000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482034000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482036000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482037000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482038000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482039000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482040000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482041000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482042000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482043000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482044000 54004 1.00 $499.44
A - 5 139
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-27
Levy Amount APN Tax Code
022482045000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482046000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482047000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482048000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482049000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482050000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482051000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482052000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482053000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482054000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482055000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482056000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482057000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482058000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482059000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482060000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482061000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482062000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482063000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482064000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482065000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482066000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482067000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482068000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482069000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482070000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482071000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482072000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482073000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482074000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482075000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482076000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482077000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482078000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482079000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482080000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482081000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482082000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482083000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482084000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482085000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482086000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482087000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482088000 54004 1.00 $499.44
A - 6 140
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-27
Levy Amount APN Tax Code
022482089000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482090000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482091000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482092000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482093000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482094000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482095000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482096000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482097000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482098000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482099000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022482100000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483001000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483002000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483003000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483004000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483005000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483006000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483007000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483008000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483009000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483010000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483011000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483012000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483013000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483014000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483015000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483016000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483017000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483018000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483019000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483020000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483021000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483022000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483023000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483024000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483025000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483026000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483027000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483028000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483029000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483030000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483031000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483032000 54004 1.00 $499.44
A - 7 141
City of Soledad
Diamond Ridge Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
Equivalent
Dwelling Units
FY 2026-27
Levy Amount APN Tax Code
022483033000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483034000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483035000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483036000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483037000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483038000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483039000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483040000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483041000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483042000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483043000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483044000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483045000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483046000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483047000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483048000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483049000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483050000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483051000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483052000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483053000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483054000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483055000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483056000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483057000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483058000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483059000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483060000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483061000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483062000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483063000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483064000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483065000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483066000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483067000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483068000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483069000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483070000 54004 1.00 $499.44
022483071000 54004 1.00 $499.44
A - 8 142
99 ALMADEN BLVD., SUITE 600
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
PHONE : (800) 969 - 4DTA
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
www.FinanceDTA.com
143
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 6384

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD ORDERING

THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 ANNEXATION NO. 1 (ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
The City Council of the City of Soledad, California (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolutions initiated proceedings and declared its intention to levy assessments for the Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 as Annexation No. 1, Orchard Villas/Miravale II (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "Act") to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, DTA has prepared and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented to the Council, the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the District that describes the District and the proposed levy and collection of assessments upon eligible parcels of land within the District, and the Council did by previous Resolution approve such Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect assessments against parcels of land within the District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, this City and DTA have reviewed the provisions of Section XIIID of the California State Constitution and found that the proposed assessments comply with these provisions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD FOR THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION NO. 1 (ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II) AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 Following notice duly given, the City Council has held a full and fair Public Hearing regarding the District, the levy and collection of assessments, the Report prepared in connection therewith, and considered all oral and written statements, protests, and communications made or filed by interested persons regarding these matters.

Section 2 Based upon its review (and amendments, as applicable) of the Report, the City Council hereby finds and determines that:
i) the land within the District will receive special benefit by the operation, maintenance, and servicing of improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
144
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
ii) the District includes all of the lands so benefited; and, iii) the net amount to be assessed upon the lands within the District in accordance with the fee for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the net amount among all eligible parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each parcel from the improvements and services. This Fiscal Year assessment for the Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 as Annexation No. 1 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) is $610.32 per parcel.

Section 3 The Report and assessments as presented to the City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk are hereby confirmed as filed and approved by the City Council.

Section 4 The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the improvements and appurtenant facilities shall be performed pursuant to the Act. The City Council hereby orders the proposed improvements to be made, which improvements are briefly described as follows: the maintenance, servicing, including repair, replacement, removal, and operation of landscape improvements, park maintenance, graffiti removal, water for irrigation and fountains, and associated appurtenances located within the public right-of-way and dedicated landscape easements and parks, including retention pond. Improvements within the District are generally parks, parkways and block walls located throughout the Orchard Villas and Miravale II developments. These improvements include turf, ground cover, shrubs and trees, irrigation systems, graffiti removal, and walkways. Services provided include all necessary service, operations, and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a healthy, vigorous condition and in proper working order. The Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

Section 5 The County Auditor of the County of Monterey shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each eligible parcel of land the amount of levy so apportioned by the formula and method outlined in the Report, and such levies shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 22646 of the Act. After collection by the County, the net amount of the levy shall be paid to the City Treasurer.

Section 6 The City Finance Director shall deposit all money representing assessments collected by the County for the District to the credit of a fund known as the "Improvement Fund, City of Soledad, Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 as Annexation No. 1, as Orchard Villas/Miravale II” and such monies shall be expended only for the maintenance, operation, and servicing improvements and facilities as described in Section 4.

Section 7 The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the District levy for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.

Section 8 The City Clerk or their designate is hereby authorized and directed to file the levy with the County Auditor upon adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 22641 of the Act.
145
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:

ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Manager
146
Irvine | San Jose | San Francisco | Riverside
Dallas | El Paso | Raleigh | Tampa
www.F inance DTA .com
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT

ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1,
ANNEXATION NO. 1
FUND #651
CITY OF SOLEDAD | COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Beginning Fiscal Year: 2026 -2027
Intent Meeting: May 20 , 20 26
Public Hearing: June 17, 202 6
Resolution No. 6384
147
www.FinanceDTA.com 99 Almaden Blvd , Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95113

CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
MAYOR
Anna M. Velazquez

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Fernando Cabrera
Fernando Ansaldo - Sanchez
Benjamin Caldera
Evarista Banuelos

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Don ald Wilco x, P .E.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

DT A Public Finance, Inc.
148
TABLE

OF CONTENT S

SECTION PAGE
I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES ............................1 II ENGINEER’S REPORT ............................................. 3 III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ..............................5 A Description of the District ............................................5 B District Improvements, Facilities, and
Services .............................................................................5 IV COST ESTIMATE .....................................................7 A Costs of Improvements .................................................7 B Annual Cost Indexing ....................................................8 C Contributions from Other Sources .............................9 D Annual Installments .......................................................9 E Net Assessment ...............................................................9 V ASSESSMENT ROLL ...............................................11 VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT ................................ 12 A Background ....................................................................12 B Benefits of Improvements ..........................................13 C Categories of Benefit ...................................................14 D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels ...................15 E Amount of Assessment ................................................16

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND
BOUNDARY MAP ..................................................18

VIII TERMINATION OF
DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT ...............19
A Termination of District ................................................19 B Limitations of Report ...................................................19

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A ASSESSMENT ROLL
149
1 SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES

CITY OF SOLEDAD PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
ANNEXATION NO. 1, ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II
This Engineer’s Report (“Report”) and the enclosed descriptions, budget, and assessment diagram outline the District and include the proposed assessments for each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within said District to be levied for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.

Reference is hereby made to the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District . The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ______ day of ______________, 20 26.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Soledad
By: __________________________________________
Kuda Wekwete
Project Manager
By: __________________________________________
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

License Number: C23473

150
2 SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

CITY OF SOLEDAD PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
ANNEXATION NO. 1, ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the ________ day of ____________, 20 26.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Soledad, California, on the ______ day of _____________, 202 6.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
151
3 SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
II ENGINEER’S REPORT
WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Soledad (“City”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “ 1972 Act”), adopted its resolution (“Resolution”) initiating proceedings for the levy of Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessments against properties in the Orchard Villas/Miravale II Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 (the “District”) to fund maintenance and operation of park, lan dscape, and street light improvements within City streets, that have been determined to specially benefit the District (“Improvements”).

WHEREAS , t he Resolution direct s the Assessment Engineer to prepare and file a report (“Engineer’s Report” or “Report”) pursuant to the 1972 Act and Article XIIID of the California Constitution (“Proposition 218”).

This Report includes the following sections:

Plans and Specifications – Plans and specifications for services to be provided. Plans and specifications are a part of this Report whether or not separately bound.

Cost Estimate – An estimate of the annual cost of services to be provided. Also included, are administrative and incidental costs that include maintenance, reserve, repairs, and rehabilitation expenses.

Assessment Roll – An assessment roll, showing the amount to be assessed against each parcel of real property within this District and the names and addresses of the property owners. An Assessor’s Parcel number or other designation describes each parcel. Each parcel is also assigned an “assessment number” that links the Assessment Roll to the Assessment Diagram.

Method of Assessment – A statement of the method by which the Assessment Engineer determined the amount to be assessed against each parcel, based on special benefits to be derived by each parcel from the Improvements.

Assessment Diagram – A diagram showing all of the parcels of real property to be assessed within this District. The diagram corresponds with the Assessment Roll by assessment number.

Termination of District/Limitations of Report – A statement as to the duration of the District and the accuracy of the data and information necessary for the development of this annual Report.

NOW THEREFORE , the undersigned, acting as an agent for DTA, Assessment Engineer for the District, by virtue of the power vested under the 1972 Act and the order of the City, hereby submits this Engineer’s Report and makes the following assessment to cover the portion o f the estimated costs of the Improvements, including the incidental costs and expenses, to be paid by the District.
152
4 SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
The net assessment in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Item Amount
Maintenance Costs $360 ,055
Administration Costs $40 ,618
Levy Adjustments (Reserve Fund Credit/ Debit) ($10,000) Net Assessment * $390 ,673
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

DTA does hereby assess the net amount to be assessed upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the District by apportioning the amount allocable among the several lots or parcels of each in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the Improvements, as more particularly set forth in the list attached as Appendix A (“Assessment Roll”) and by this reference made as part of this Engineer’s Report.

The District diagram appearing herein is a representation of the assessment diagram that was approved by resolution of the City Council. Reference is hereby made to the Assessor’s Maps of the County of Monterey for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 for a more particular description of the properties within the District. Each parcel of land assessed is described on the Assessment Roll by reference to its parcel number as shown on the County of Monterey Assessment Roll.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Kuda Wekwete Date
Project Manager
Stephen A. Runk, P.E. Date
License Number: C23473
153
5 SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans, specifications, and studies of the Improvements for this District are voluminous and will not be bound in this Report, but by this reference are incorporated as if attached to this Report. The plans and specifications are on file with the City of Soledad and/or the County of Monterey, California.

A Description of the District
The District is generally located between Orchard Lane and Granada Street, south of Gabilan Drive, west of Bryant Canyon Road, and east of Orchard Lane. A District diagram incorporated herein under Section VII of this Report outlines the boundaries of the District.

This diagram incorporates all lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land within the District as the same existed at the time this Report was prepared, a complete listing of which is provided in Appendix A of this Report.

B District Improvements, Facilities, and Services
The following descriptions, provided in the formation documents of the District, identify the types of improvements that will be maintained by the District. Detailed maps and descriptions of these improvements are on file with the City and are available f or inspection in the office of the City Engineer and have been incorporated into this Report by reference.

B.1 Landscape Improvements
Maintenance and operation includes maintenance, servicing (including repair, replacement, removal), and operation of landscape improvements, park maintenance, graffiti removal, water for irrigation and fountains, and associated appurtenances located within the public right -of-way and dedicated landscape easements.

These maintenance and operation activities are generally performed on parkways and block walls located throughout the Orchard Villas and Miravale II developments.

Currently the proposed Improvements to be maintained include:

A total of 13,343 square feet of landscaping, plus a future 0.61- acre park (parcel “G”), located in Orchard Villas ; and
A total of 65,790 square feet of landscaping plus a future 7.91 - acre park located in Miravale II.

B.2 Street L ight Improvements
Maintenance and operation related to street light improvements includes (i ) the maintenance, operation, and servicing of local street lights within approximately 90 feet to certain lots and parcels and therefore provides a direct special benefit to such lots or parcels; and (ii) the maintenance, operation, and servicing of arterial street lights that provide a special benefit to all the assessable parcels within the District Ethan Park (Orchard Lane Park)
154
6 SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
whether or not such parcels are in close proximity to such lighting.

Importantly, the improvements that are covered under these maintenance and operation activities include:

Within Orchard Villas, street lights along Orchard Lane, Villa Street, Tomasini Trail, Tankersley Street Luchessa Way, Serra Court, Rusconi Court, Camino Arroyo, Davalos Lane, Luna Drive, and Calle Valverde ; and Within Miravale II, street lights along Bryant Canyon Road, Santa Clara, San Rafael, San Gabriel, La Colina Street, San Antonio, Jones, Westcott, Binsacca, Gabilan Drive, Rojos Way, Rusconi Court, Asilomar Street, Orchard Lane, and additional streets within the Miravale II developme nt that are not named at this time.

B.3 Incidental and Other Expenses
Incidental costs include contingencies and assessment district incidentals such as engineering, printing, notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration, and supervision.
155
7 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

IV COST ESTIMATE
Applicable law requires the Engineer’s Report to contain an estimate of the costs of the Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including estimates of (i) the total costs for Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including incidental expenses, (ii) the amount of any surplus in the improvement fund to be carried over from a previous Fiscal Year, (iii) the amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part, (iv) the amount, if any, of the annual installm ent for the Fiscal Year where the legislative body has ordered an assessment for the estimated cost of any improvements to be levied and collected in annual installments, and (v) the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District. Est imates of these amounts are provided below.

The following describes the costs that are funded through the District.

A C osts of Improvements
A.1 Projected Annual Maintenance Costs
Included in the City’s Public Works Department Budget Request are estimated costs for the annual maintenance and servicing of all improvements within the District.

District direct maintenance expenses are estimated at $360,055 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 as shown in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Projected Annual Direct Maintenance Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
Landscape Maintenance (Easements) $159,211
Park Maintenance $101,100
Street Lights $76,906
Graffiti $22, 839
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) $0.00
Total* $360,055
*Note : Figures may not sum due to roundin g .

A.2 Projected Annual Administration Costs
In addition to the costs listed above, there will be costs attributed to the administration of the District. As shown in Table 3, the District administration costs are estimated to be $40 ,618 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 . These costs are summarized below.
156
8 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 3: Projected Annual Administration Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
City Administration $30, 976
District Administration $5,28 2
Printing and Advertising $687
County Collection $3,673
Total * $40 ,618
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

A.3 Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Finally, in addition to the costs listed above, certain levy adjustments will be made to account for any operating reserve credits or required capital collections to the District’s reserve fund. As shown in Table 4, an Operating Reserve Credit of $ 10,000 has been applied to offset the required Capital Reserve Collection. Therefore, a net total of $ 10,000 Reserve Fund Credit has been applied to the Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 assessment.

Table 4: Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Item Description Cost Estimate
Capital Reserve Collection $0
Operating Reserve Credit ($10,000 )
Total ($10 ,000 )
B Annual Cost Indexing
B.1 City/District Administration, Printing, and Advertising With the passage of Proposition 218, any proposed increase in assessments must be approved by impacted property owners via a mail ballot and public hearing process, similar to these proceedings. A weighted simple majority of ballots received (weighted acc ording to each parcel’s proportionate assessment obligation) must be affirmative for the City Council to confirm and levy the increased assessments. For small assessment districts or districts with relatively low dollar assessments, the cost of an Enginee r’s Report , balloting, and the public hearing process can potentially exceed the total amount of the increase. The incidental costs of these proceedings may be added to the assessments, resulting in even higher assessments.

Therefore, indexing assessments annually to the published “San Francisco Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers” (“SF CPI”) allows for minor increases in normal maintenance and operating costs, without incurring the costs of ballot proceedings required b y Proposition 218. Any other significant changes to the District (e.g., increases in service, modification of the boundary, etc.) would still require Proposition 218 proceedings and, ultimately, property owner approval. 157
9 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Thus, on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2007, the maximum authorized unit assessment rates established in these proceedings will be indexed (increased) annually by a factor equal to the publis hed SF CPI from the preceding Fiscal Year.

The most recent data for the increase in the SF CPI is the increase between February 20 25 and February 202 6 and shows an increase equal to 2.48%. Therefore, on July 1, 202 6, the maximum assessment will thus be increased by 2.48%.

Since the maximum assessment is likely sufficient to cover the cost estimates for improvements and other expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , an amount equal to only the total projected costs will be assessed on the property within the District.

The assessment levy in future years may be any amount less than or equal to the maximum assessment in that year.

B.2 Collection Fees
The County Auditor/Controller also charges an additional 0.25% of the total amount assessed.

B.3 Reserve Collection/Transfer
The applicable law provides for a District Reserve Fund that provides for the collection of funds to cover District operations between July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) and the date on which the County remits first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills (typically January or February). Any negative amounts entries for this budget item represent transfers from the Reserve Fund to reduce the assessment in a given fiscal year. A fully funded Reserve enables the District to (i) c over operational expenses incurred in the 6 months of the fiscal year, without any City funds from non -District accounts; and (ii) address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

C Contributions from Other Sources
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred … ” In accordance with that provision, it is determined that there will be no general benefit from the Improvements in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 , as explained in Section VI of this Report.

D Annual Installments
The entire amount of the net assessment, as shown in Table 5 below , will be assessed in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .

E Net Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 5 shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .
158
10 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 5: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Item Total Costs
Special
Benefit
Allocated
Net
Assessment
Maintenance Costs (Direct)
Landscape Maintenance (Easements) $159,211 100% $159,211 Park Maintenance $101,100 100% $101,100
Street Lights $76,906 100% $76,906
Graffiti $22, 839 100% $22, 839
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) $0 100% $0
Administration Costs
City Administration $30, 976 100% $30, 976
District Administration $5,282 100% $5,282
Printing and Advertising $687 100% $687
County Collection $3,673 100% $3,673
Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $0 100% $0
Operating Reserve Credit ($10,000) 100% ($10,000)
Net Assessment* $390 ,673 N/A $390 ,673
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .
159
11 SECTION V

ASSESSMENT ROLL
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

V ASSESSMENT ROLL
The Assessment Engineer has prepared an Assessment Roll for the District as required by applicable law, based upon the assessment methodology described in this Engineer’s Report. The Assessment Roll includes the net total assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 and shows the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessment, assessment number, Assessor’s Parcel Number, and land use designation for each parcel.

The Assessment Roll, as provided in Appendix A , lists the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers within this Assessment District by assessment number. The assessment numbers appearing on the Assessment and the names and addresses of the property owners are as shown on the last equalized assessment roll for taxes or as known to the Assessor of Monterey County.

All parcel information has been provided to DTA by the City Public Works Department, the previous Assessment Engineer, and the County of Monterey. 160
12 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
A Background
Pursuant to the 1972 Act, the legislative body establishes and determines the “estimated benefit received” by each parcel from the Improvements.

In addition, Article XIIID of the California Constitution, added in November 1996 through the passage of Proposition 218 by voters of the State of California, requires, inter alia, that (i) only special benefits be assessable, (ii) no assessment may exceed the proportional special benefit conferred on the parcel assessed, and (iii) publicly owned parcels shall not be exempt from assessment unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that such publicly owned parcels receive no special benefits from the improvements for which the assessment is levied.
“Special benefit” is a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large. Importantly, the general enhancement of property value does not constitute special benefit . As such, this Engineer’s Report has been designed to comply with these requirements, as well as to incorporate recent California court decisions such as: Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (2008), Beutz v. County of Riverside (2010), Golden Hills Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego (2011), and Concerned Citizens v. West Point Fire Protection District (2011) .

Methodologically, it is necessary and essential to identify the special benefit that the improvements, facilities, and services will render to the properties within the District. It is also necessary that the properties receive a special and direct benefi t as distinguished from benefit to the general public.

The Assessment Engineer is appointed for the purpose of analyzing the facts and determining the method and formula for apportionment of the assessment obligation to the benefited properties. For these proceedings, the City has retained the firm of DTA as the Assessment Engineer.

The Assessment Engineer makes his or her recommendation for the method of apportionment in this Engineer’s Report for consideration at the public hearing. However, the final authority and action rests with the City Council after hearing all testimony and evidence presented at the public hearing. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council must make the final action in determining that the assessment has been made in direct proportion to the special benefit received.

In determining the net amount to be assessed upon parcels within the District, Section 22573 of the California Streets and Highways Code states that such amount “may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by ea ch such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
161
13 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Proposition 218 further states that “no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel,” where “special benefit” means “a particular and distinct benefit over and abo ve general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large.” This Section VI describes the methodology used to calculate the net amount to be assessed on each parcel within the District in proportion to the special be nefit conferred on each such parcel.

B Benefits of Improvements
The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are shown in the Table 6 below.

Table 6: Benefits from Landscaping Improvements
Landscaping Improvements
Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements .

Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area .

Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping .

Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, and dust and debris control .

Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well -maintained improvements associated with the properties .

Reduced criminal activity and property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well -maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti .

Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the District by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise .

The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods as identified in Table 7 below.

Table 7: Benefits from Street Lighting Improvements
Street Lighting Improvements
Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection .

Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways .

Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see .

Improved ingress and egress to property .

Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property .

Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss .

Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties . 162
14 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
C Categories of Benefit
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel,” where “Special Benefit means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.” It is therefore necessary to establish definitions of General Benefit and Special Benefit as such terms relate to the benefit to be derived from the Improvements.

The following special benefit allocation was d etermined at the time the District was formed :

C.1 Landscaping
Proper maintenance of landscaping and appurtenant facilities specially benefit parcels within the District by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, attenuating noise from adjacent streets, and controlling dust for those properties in close proxim ity to the landscaping, thereby enhancing the environmental quality of the parcels and making them more desirable ; Spraying and treating of landscaping for disease reduces the likelihood of insect infestation and other diseases spreading to landscaping located throughout the properties within the District ; and
Proper maintenance of the landscaping, ornamental structures, and appurtenant facilities (i) reduces property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through the abatement of graffiti and the screening of properties within the Annexation from arterial streets; and (ii) improves the attractiveness of properties within the District and provides a positive visual experience.

C.2 Street L ighting
The special benefit from the maintenance, operation, and servicing of street lighting within the District only accrues to parcels within the District located in areas where such lighting is provided ; however, all parcels within the District, regardless of location, are considered to benefit from such improvements installed within the District.

C.3 Parks
The special benefit from the maintenance of park improvements is determined based on the potential use by the property owners within the District. Based on City standards, it has been determined that each parcel within the District will benefit from one -tenth (1/10) of each acre of developed parkland within the City. Using this projection, the total number of acres, and future population, only approximately 80% of the proposed parks maintenance within the Annexations will be assessed towards the Annexatio n parcels.
163
15 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
As a result, properties in the District will receive 100% of the special benefits of the operation and maintenance of the Improvements. Importantly, because of the location of the Improvements within or close to the District itself, there is no general be nefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole. Any such general benefit is so incidental and negligible that it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.

D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels
Each fiscal year, the Maximum Assessment Rate per EDU plus the cost -of-living adjustment (CPI) will be determined, and be brought before the City Council for approval prior to the start of the fiscal year. Additionally, improvements within the District will be reviewed to determine the extent of the improvements accepted for maintenance by the City. If it is determined that a portion of the improvements has either not been installed, or is installed but not accepted by the City for maintenance, a credit w ill be applied to Maximum Assessment rate per EDU. The credit will equal the portion of the annual maintenance costs associated with any improvements that have not been accepted for maintenance, and will be reflected in the final assessments placed on the County tax rolls for the fiscal year. This process will continue until such time that all improvements are complete and fully accepted by the City for maintenance.

As discussed previously, parcels in the District are the only parcels that derive special benefit from maintenance and operations and as such, must bear the cost of these activities. In accordance with the formation documents for the District, for each fi scal year the development status of parcels within the District will be reviewed to determine whether parcels are developed or vacant as described below. Each parcel within the District will then be assigned to one of the following four (4) categories bas ed on that parcel’s development status:

D.1 Developed Accepted
This category includes parcels that have been developed and for which the City has accepted maintenance responsibilities. These parcels will be charged for their proportionate share of Total Direct Maintenance and Administration Expenses, based on each pa rcel’s share of the Maximum Assessment.

D.2 Developed Not Accepted
This category includes parcels that have been or are in the process of being developed and for which the City is not expecting to accept maintenance responsibilities in the upcoming fiscal year. These parcels will be charged for their proportionate share of the Administration Expenses and Storm Drain Maintenance Expenses, based on each parcel’s share of the Maximum Assessment. 164
16 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
D.3 No Development
This category includes parcels that have not been developed and the City is not expecting to accept maintenance responsibilities for the upcoming fiscal year. These parcels will be charged for their proportionate share of the Total Administration Expenses based on each parcel’s share of the Maximum Assessment.

D.4 Pending Annexation
This category includes parcels that are within the boundaries of the District but have not been annexed into the City. These parcels will not be charged for any expenses.

Importantly, Article XlllD provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. As a result, the following property will be considered exempt from the assessment: areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and right -of-way, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial, and institutional activities.

Each parcel in the District is assigned a weighting factor known as an Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”). The following shows the EDU factors for each property type in the District:

Developed, Single - Family Residential = 1.0 EDU per Parcel Developed, Multi - Family Residential = 1.0 EDU per Unit Vacant Land, Future Residential = 0.3 EDU per Acre
E Amount of Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 8 below shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 .

Table 8: Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Assessment Rates in the District Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 20 25- 20 26
Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Max Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
$597
610.58 .10 $610.32 $1,432 .09
165
17 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 9: Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Cost Estimate
Description Total Amount
($)
Special Benefit
Apportioned to
District
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Total Budget
(Amount Funded to District)
(A) Annual Maintenance (Direct Costs)
Operating Expenses
Landscape Maintenance (Easements) $159,211 100% $159,211 Park Maintenance $101,100 100% $101,100
Street Lights $76,906 100% $76,906
Graffiti $22,839 100% $22,839
Operating Reserve Fund Collection $0 100% $0
(B) Administration
City Administration $30,976 100% $30,976
District Administration $5,282 100% $5,282
Printing & Advertising $687 100% $687
County Collection $3,673 100% $3,673
Subtotal (A+B) $400,673 N/A $400,673
(C ) Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $0
Operating Reserve Transfer In/(Out) ($10,000 )
Balance to Levy (A+B+C) N/A N/A $390 ,673
(D) District Assessment
Total EDUs Count 640 .10
Total Parcels Count 665
Total Parcels Levied 665
FY 2026 - 2027 Calculated Assessment per EBU $610.32
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Assessment per EBU $1,432.09
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Levy $916 ,678
(E) Fund Balance Information
Beginning Fund Balance FY 2026 -2027 $1,382 ,713
Reserve Fund Adjustments ($10 ,000 )
Anticipated Ending Balance FY 2026 - 2027 $1,372,713
166
18 SECTION VII

ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND

BOUNDARY MAP
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND BOUNDARY MAP
The boundary map for the District has been previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 1972 Act and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

The parcels within the District generally consist of the lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land found within the following Assessment Diagram and are based on the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps and the Monterey County Assessor’s information that existed at the time this Report was prepared.

Figure 1: Assessment Diagram
167
19 SECTION VIII

TERMINATION OF

DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF
REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II MAD No. 1 , Annexation No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VIII TERMINATION OF DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT
A Termination of District
Assessments associated with the District will be levied each Fiscal Year until the District is dissolved by the City Council.

B Limitations of Report
The conclusions, calculations, and recommendations in this Report rely on the substantial data and information provided to DTA at the time of the writing of the Report by the following parties:

1. City of Soledad, specifically the Public Works Department ;

2. The previous Assessment Engineer ; and

3. The County of Monterey .
168

APPENDIX A
City of Soledad
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
Parks and Open Space Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 Annexation No. 1
Fiscal Year 2026 -2027

ASSESSMENT ROLL
169
022521001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521005000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521006000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521007000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521018000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521020000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521021000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521022000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521023000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521024000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521025000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521028000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521035000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521036000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521037000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521038000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521039000 54006 1.00 $610.32
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
A - 1 170
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022521040000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521041000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521042000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521043000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521044000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521045000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521046000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521047000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521048000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521049000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521050000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521051000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521052000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521053000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521054000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521055000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521056000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521057000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521058000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521059000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521060000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521061000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521062000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521063000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521064000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521065000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521066000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521067000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521068000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521069000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521070000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521071000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521072000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521073000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521074000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521075000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521076000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521077000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521078000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 2 171
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022521079000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521080000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521081000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521082000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521083000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521084000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521085000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521086000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521087000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521088000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521091000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022521092000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522005000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522006000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522007000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522018000 54006 0.06 $36.00
022522019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522020000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522021000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522022000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522023000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522024000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522025000 54006 0.06 $36.00
022522026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 3 172
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022522028000 54006 0.06 $36.00
022522029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022522035000 54006 0.06 $36.00
022522037000 54006 1.22 $741.54
022522038000 54006 1.73 $1,056.46
022522039000 54006 0.06 $36.00
022515001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515005000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515006000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515007000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515018000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515020000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515021000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515022000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515023000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515024000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515025000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515028000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 4 173
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022515029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515035000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515036000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022515037000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516005000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516006000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516007000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516018000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516020000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516021000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516022000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516023000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516024000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516025000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516028000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 5 174
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022516031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516035000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516036000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516037000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516038000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516039000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516040000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516041000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516042000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516043000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516044000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516045000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516046000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516047000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516048000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516049000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516050000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516051000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516052000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516053000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516054000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516055000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516056000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516057000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516058000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516059000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516060000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516061000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516062000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516063000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516064000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516065000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516066000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516067000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516068000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516069000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 6 175
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022516070000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516071000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516072000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022516073000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517005000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517006000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517007000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517018000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517020000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517021000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517022000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517023000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517024000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517025000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517028000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517035000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 7 176
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022517036000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517037000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517038000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517039000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517040000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517041000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517042000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517043000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517044000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517045000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517046000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517047000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517048000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517049000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517050000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517051000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517052000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517053000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517054000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517055000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517056000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517057000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517058000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517059000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517060000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517061000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517062000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517063000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517064000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517065000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517066000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517067000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517068000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517069000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517070000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517071000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517072000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517073000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517074000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 8 177
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022517075000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517076000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517077000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517078000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517079000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517080000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517081000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517082000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517083000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517084000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517085000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517086000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517087000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517088000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517089000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517090000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517091000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022517092000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518001000 54006 0.03 $21.02
022518002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518005000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518006000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518007000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518008000 54006 0.05 $33.34
022518009000 54006 0.04 $22.84
022518010000 54006 0.03 $21.12
022518011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518018000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518020000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518021000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 9 178
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022518022000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518023000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518024000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518025000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518028000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518035000 54006 0.04 $24.46
022518036000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518037000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518038000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518039000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518040000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518041000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518042000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518043000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518044000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518045000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518046000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518047000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518048000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518049000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518050000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518051000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518052000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518053000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518054000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518055000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518056000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518057000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518058000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518059000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518060000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 10 179
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022518061000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518062000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518063000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518064000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518065000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518066000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518067000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518068000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518069000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518070000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022518071000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022441018000 54006 0.20 $119.00
022511010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511018000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511028000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511035000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511036000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511037000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511038000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511039000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511042000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511043000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511044000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 11 180
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022511045000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511046000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511047000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511048000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511049000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511050000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511051000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511052000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511053000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511054000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511055000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511056000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511057000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511058000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511059000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511060000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511061000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511062000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511063000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511064000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511065000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511066000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511067000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511068000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511069000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511070000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511071000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511072000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511073000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511074000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511075000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511076000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511077000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511078000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511079000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511080000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511081000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512066000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 12 181
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022513005000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513006000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513007000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514028000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514058000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514059000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514060000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514061000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514062000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514063000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514064000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514065000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514066000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514067000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514068000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514069000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512037000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512036000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512038000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512039000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022513016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514018000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 13 182
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022512035000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511082000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511083000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511084000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512017000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512018000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512024000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512025000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512026000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512027000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512028000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512040000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512041000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512042000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512043000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512044000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512045000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512046000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 14 183
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022512047000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512048000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512049000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512050000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512051000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512052000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512053000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512054000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512055000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512056000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512057000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512058000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512059000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512060000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512061000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512062000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512063000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512064000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512065000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512067000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512068000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512069000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512070000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512071000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512072000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512073000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022511003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514002000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514003000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514004000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514005000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514006000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514007000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514008000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514009000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514010000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514011000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514012000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514013000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 15 184
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022514014000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514015000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514016000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514019000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514020000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514021000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514022000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514023000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514024000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514025000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514029000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514030000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514031000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514032000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514033000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514034000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514035000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514036000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514037000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514038000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514039000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514040000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514041000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514042000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514043000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514044000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514045000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514046000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514047000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514048000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514049000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514050000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514051000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514052000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514053000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514054000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514055000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514056000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514057000 54006 1.00 $610.32
A - 16 185
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022514070000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514071000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514072000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022514073000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512074000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512075000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512076000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512077000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512078000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512079000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512080000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512081000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512082000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022512083000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022283001000 54006 1.00 $610.32
022283002000 54007 0.03 $18.30
022283003000 54008 0.03 $18.30
022283004000 54009 0.03 $18.30
022283005000 54010 1.00 $610.32
022283006000 54011 1.00 $610.32
022283007000 54012 1.00 $610.32
022283008000 54013 0.03 $18.30
022283009000 54014 1.00 $610.32
022283010000 54015 0.03 $18.48
022283011000 54016 0.03 $15.92
022283012000 54017 1.00 $610.32
022283013000 54018 1.00 $610.32
022283014000 54019 0.03 $16.66
022283015000 54020 0.03 $16.66
022283016000 54021 0.03 $16.66
022283017000 54022 0.03 $16.66
022283018000 54023 0.03 $16.66
022283019000 54024 0.03 $16.66
022283020000 54025 0.03 $16.66
022283021000 54026 1.00 $610.32
022283022000 54027 1.00 $610.32
022283023000 54028 1.00 $610.32
022283024000 54029 0.03 $16.66
022283025000 54030 0.03 $20.32
A - 17 186
EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
City of Soledad
Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Annexation No. 1 Orchard Villas/Miravale II
APN Tax Code
022283026000 54031 1.00 $610.32
022283027000 54032 0.03 $20.14
A - 18 187
99 ALMADEN BLVD. , SUITE 600
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
PHONE (800) 969 - 4DTA
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
www.FinanceDTA.com
188
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 6385

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD ORDERING

THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 (ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
The City Council of the City of Soledad, California (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolutions initiated proceedings and declared its intention to levy assessments for the Benefit Assessment District No. 2, Orchard Villas/Miravale II (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2, Article 4 of the Government Code of California, beginning with Section 54703 (hereafter referred to as the "Act") to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within public places within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, DTA has prepared and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented to the Council, the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the District that describes the District and the proposed levy and collection of assessments upon eligible parcels of land within the District, and the Council did by previous Resolution approve such Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect assessments against parcels of land within the District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, this City and DTA have reviewed the provisions of Section XIIID of the California State Constitution and found that the proposed assessments comply with these provisions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD FOR THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 (ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II) AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 Following notice duly given, the City Council has held a full and fair Public Hearing regarding the District, the levy and collection of assessments, the Report prepared in connection therewith, and considered all oral and written statements, protests, and communications made or filed by interested persons regarding these matters.

Section 2 Based upon its review (and amendments, as applicable) of the Report, the City Council hereby finds and determines that:
189
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
i) the land within the District will receive special benefit by the operation, maintenance, and servicing of improvements and facilities located in public places within the boundaries of the District; and,
ii) the District includes all of the lands so benefited; and, iii) the net amount to be assessed upon the lands within the District in accordance with the fee for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the net amount among all eligible parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each parcel from the improvements and services. This Fiscal Year assessment for the Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) is $295.88 per parcel.

Section 3 The Report and assessments as presented to the City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk are hereby confirmed as filed and approved by the City Council.

Section 4 The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the improvements and appurtenant facilities shall be performed pursuant to the Act. The City Council hereby orders the proposed improvements to be made, which improvements are briefly described as follows: the maintenance and operation including street sweeping, storm drain lines, Bryant Canyon Storm Drainage Channel as well as the onsite and offsite storm drain system, necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, engineering and inspection, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof.

Assessments for the District are also being levied to provide funding for the maintenance, operation, and servicing storm retention pond silt removal, bank stabilization and restoring percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, engineering and inspection, and any other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. The Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

Section 5 The County Auditor of the County of Monterey shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each eligible parcel of land the amount of levy so apportioned by the formula and method outlined in the Report, and such levies shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected. After collection by the County, the net amount of the levy shall be paid to the City Treasurer.

Section 6 The City Finance Director shall deposit all money representing assessments collected by the County for the District to the credit of a fund known as the "Improvement Fund, City of Soledad, Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (Orchard Villas/Miravale II) and such monies shall be expended only for the maintenance, operation, and servicing improvements and facilities as described in Section 4.

Section 7 The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the District levy for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
190
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
Section 8 The City Clerk or their designate is hereby authorized and directed to file the levy with the County Auditor upon adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 22641 of the Act.
191
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
___________________________________
ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Manager
192
Irvine | San Jose | San Francisco | Riverside
Dallas | El Paso | Raleigh | Tampa
www.F inance DTA .com
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT

ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2
FUND #652
CITY OF SOLEDAD | COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Beginning Fiscal Year: 2026 -2027
Intent Meeting: May 20 , 20 26
Public Hearing : June 17, 202 6
Resolution No. 6385
193
www.FinanceDTA.com
99 Almaden Blvd ., Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95113

CITY COUNCIL AND ST AFF
MAYOR
Anna M. Velazquez

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Fernando Cabrera
Fernando Ansaldo - Sanchez
Benjamin Caldera
Evarista Banuelos

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Donald Wilcox, P.E.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.
194
TABLE

OF CONTENT S

SECTION PAGE
I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES ............................1 II ENGINEER’S REPORT ............................................. 3 III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ..............................5 A Description of the District ............................................5 B District Improvements, Facilities, and
Services .............................................................................5 IV COST ESTIMATE .....................................................7 A Costs of Improvements .................................................7 B Annual Cost Indexing ....................................................8 C Contributions from Other Sources .............................9 D Annual Installments .....................................................10 E Net Assessment .............................................................10 V ASSESSMENT ROLL ...............................................11 VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT ................................ 12 A Background ....................................................................12 B Benefits of Improvements ..........................................13 C Categories of Benefit ...................................................13 D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels ...................13 E Amount of Assessment ................................................15

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND
BOUNDARY MAP ..................................................17

VIII TERMINATION OF
DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT ...............18
A Termination of District ................................................18 B Limitations of Report ...................................................18

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A ASSESSMENT ROLL
195
1 SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com

I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
CITY OF SOLEDAD BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2

ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II
This Engineer’s Report (“Report”) and the enclosed descriptions, budget, and assessment diagram outline the District and include the proposed assessments for each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within said District to be l evied for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.

Reference is hereby made to the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ______ day of ______________, 20 26.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Soledad
By: __________________________________________
Kuda Wekwete
Project Manager
By: __________________________________________
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

License Number: C23473

196
2 SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
CITY OF SOLEDAD BENEFIT ASSE SS MENT DISTRICT NO. 2

ORCHARD VILLAS/MIRAVALE II
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the ________ day of ____________, 20 26.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Soledad, California, on the ______ day of _____________, 20 26.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
197
3 SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
II ENGINEER’S REPORT
WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Soledad (“City”), pursuant to the provisions of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 64 of Division 2 of the California Government Code (“1982 Act”), adopted its resolution (“Resolution”) initiating proceedings for th e levy of Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessments against properties in the City of Soledad Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (the “District”) to fund maintenance and operation street and storm drain improvements that have been determined to specially b enefit the District (“Improvements”).

WHEREAS , t he Resolution direct s the Assessment Engineer to prepare and file a report (“Engineer’s Report” or “Report”) pursuant to the 1982 Act and Article XIIID of the California Constitution (“Proposition 218”).

This Report includes the following sections:

Plans and Specifications – Plans and specifications for services to be provided. Plans and specifications are a part of this Report whether or not separately bound.

Cost Estimate – An estimate of the annual cost of services to be provided. Also included, are administrative and incidental costs that include maintenance, reserve, repairs, and rehabilitation expenses.

Assessment Roll – An assessment roll, showing the amount to be assessed against each parcel of real property within this District and the names and addresses of the property owners. An Assessor’s Parcel number or other designation describes each parcel. Each parcel is also assigned an “assessment number” that links the Assessment Roll to the Assessment Diagram.

Method of Assessment – A statement of the method by which the Assessment Engineer determined the amount to be assessed against each parcel, based on special benefits to be derived by each parcel from the services.

Assessment Diagram – A diagram showing all of the parcels of real property to be assessed within this District. The diagram corresponds with the Assessment Roll by assessment number.

Termination of District/Limitations of Report – A statement as to the duration of the District and the accuracy of the data and information necessary for the development of this annual Report.

NOW THEREFORE , the undersigned, acting as an agent for DTA, Assessment Engineer for the District, by virtue of the power vested under the 1982 Act and the order of the City, hereby submits this Engineer’s Report and makes the following assessment to cover the portion o f the estimated costs of the Improvements, including the incidental costs and expenses, to be paid by the District.

The net assessment in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 is summarized in Table 1. 198
4 SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 1: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Item Amount
Maintenance Costs $28 ,368
Capital Improvement Costs $850 ,000
Administration Costs $40 ,406
Levy Adjustments (Reserve Fund Debit) ($729 ,382 )
Net Assessment * $189 ,392
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

DTA does hereby assess the net amount to be assessed upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the District by apportioning the amount allocable among the several lots or parcels of each in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the Improvements, as more particularly set forth in the list attached as Appendix A (“Assessment Roll”) and by this reference made as part of this Engineer’s Report.

The District diagram appearing herein is a representat ion of the assessment diagram that was approved by resolution of the City Council. Reference is hereby made to the Assessor’s Maps of the County of Monterey for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 for a more particular description of the properties within the District. Each parcel of land assessed is described on the Assessment Roll by reference to its parcel number as shown on the County of Monterey Assessment Roll.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Kuda Wekwete Date
Project Manager
Stephen A. Runk, P.E. Date
License Number: C23473
199
5 SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com

III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans, specifications, and studies of the Improvements for this District are voluminous and will not be bound in this Report, but by this reference are incorporated as if attached to this Report. The plans and specifications are on file with the City of Soledad and/or the County of Monterey, California.

A Description of the District
The District is generally located between Orchard Lane and Granada Street, south of Gabilan Drive, west of Bryant Canyon Road, and east of Orchard Lane. A District diagram incorporated herein under Section VII of this Report outlines the boundaries of the District.

This diagram incorporates all lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land within the District as the same existed at the time this Report was prepared, a complete listing of which is provided in Appendix A of this Report.

B District Improvements, Facilities, and Services
The following descriptions, provided in the formation documents of the District, identify the types of improvements that will be maintained by the District. Detailed maps and descriptions of these improvements are on file with the City and are available f or inspection in the office of the City Engineer and have been incorporated into this Report by reference.

B.1 Street and Storm Drain Improvements
The maintenance and operation of the improvements located on the streets within the District includes the following : street sweeping, storm drain lines, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, engineering and inspection, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and o peration thereof. Additionally, maintenance and operation includes all additions, improvements, and enlargements which may be made on the previously described work within the following streets and on appurtenant improvement plans.

The improvements that are covered under the maintenance and operations of the District are located on the following streets:

Serra Court, Rusconi Court, Villas Street, Camino Arroyo, Luchessa Way, Orchard Lane, Tomasini Trail, Davalos Land, Tankersley Street, Luna Drive, Calle Val Verde, Liberty Court, and Liberty Way located in Orchard Villas ; and Santa Clara, Binsacca , San Rafael, Westcott, San Gabriel, Pura, La Colina Street, Jones, San Antonio Bryant Canyon Road, Gabilan Drive, Rojos Way, Rusconi Court, Asilomar Street, Rusconi Court, Orchard Lane, and currently un -named streets located in Miravale II.
200
6 SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
Additionally, District maintenance and operations include the Bryant Canyon Storm Drainage Channel as well as the onsite and offsite storm drain system.

B.2 Storm water Improvements
Maintenance and operation includes storm retention pond, necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for t he proper maintenance and operation thereof. Additionally, maintenance and operation includes all additions, improvements, and enlargements which may be made on the previously described work within the following area and on appurtenant improvement plans.

The improvements that are covered under the maintenance and operations of the District are located in Miravale II and include an 8 -acre underground stormwater retention facility, shown on the approved improvement plans for the Miravale II subdivision and any subsequent revisions.

B.3 Incidental and Other Expenses
Incidental costs include contingencies and District incidentals such as engineering, printing, notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration, and supervision.
201
7 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com

IV COST ESTIMATE
Applicable law requires the Engineer’s Report to contain an estimate of the costs of the Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including estimates of (i) the total costs for Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including incidental expenses, (ii) the amount of any surplus in the improvement fund to be carried over from a previous Fiscal Year, (iii) the amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part, (iv) the amount, if any, of the annual installm ent for the Fiscal Year where the legislative body has ordered an assessment for the estimated cost of any improvements to be levied and collected in annual installments, and (v) the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District. Est imates of these amounts are provided below.

The following describes the costs that are funded through the District.

A Costs of Improvements
A.1 Projected Annual Maintenance Costs & Capital Improvement Costs Included in the City’s Public Works Department Budget Request are estimated costs for the annual maintenance , servicing , and funding of all improvements within the District. District direct maintenance expenses are estimated at $28,368 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 as shown in Table 2 below. District’s direct capital improvement costs are estimated at $ 850 ,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 as shown in Table 3 below.

Table 2: Projected Annual Direct Maintenance Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
Detention Basin Maintenance $4,098
Storm Drain Maintenance $4,682
Bryant Canyon Channel $6,075
Street Sweeping $11,991
Engineering Inspection $1,523
Total* $28,368
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

Table 3: Projected Capital Improvement Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
Crack Seal/Slurry Seal Project* $850 ,000
Total* $850 ,000
*Note : Funded by the available funds in the capital reserve account. 202
8 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
A.2 Projected Annual Administration Costs
In addition to the costs listed above, there will be costs attributed to the administration of the District. As shown in Table 4, the District administration costs are estimated to be $40 ,406 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 . These costs are summarized below.

Table 4: Projected Annual Administration Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
City Administration $30,762
District Administration $5,282
Printing and Advertising $700
County Collection $3,662
Total* $40 ,406
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

A.3 Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Finally, in addition to the costs listed above, certain levy adjustments will be made to account for any operating reserve credits or required capital collection to the District’s reserve fund. As shown in Table 5, an Operating Reserve Credit of $31,24 5 and Capital Reserve Credit of $ 850 ,000 have been applied to offset the required Capital Reserve Collection of $151,863 . Therefore, a net total of $729,382 Reserve Fund collection has been applied to the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessment.

Table 5: Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Item Description Cost Estimate
Capital Reserve Collection $151,863
Operating Reserve Credit ($31,24 5)
Capital Reserve Credit ($850 ,000 )
Total ($729 ,382)
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

B Annual Cost Indexing
B.1 C ity/District Administration, Printing, and Advertising With the passage of Proposition 218, any proposed increase in assessments must be approved by impacted property owners via a mail ballot and public hearing process, similar to these proceedings. A weighted simple majority of ballots received (weighted acc ording to each parcel’s proportionate assessment obligation) must be affirmative for the City Council to confirm and levy the increased assessments. For small assessment districts or districts with relatively low dollar assessments, the cost of an Enginee r’s Report , balloting, and the public hearing process can potentially 203
9 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
exceed the total amount of the increase. The incidental costs of these proceedings may be added to the assessments, resulting in even higher assessments.

Therefore, indexing assessments annually to the published “San Francisco Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers” (“SF CPI”) allows for minor increases in normal maintenance and operating costs, without incurring the costs of ballot proceedings required b y Proposition 218. Any other significant changes to the District (e.g., increases in service, modification of the boundary, etc.) would still require Proposition 218 proceedings and, ultimately, property owner approval.

Thus, on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2007, the maximum authorized unit assessment rates established in these proceedings will be indexed (increased) annually by a factor equal to the published SF CPI from the preceding Fiscal Year.

The most recent data for th e increase in the SF CPI is the increase between February 20 25 and February 20 26 and shows an increase equal to 2.48%. Therefore, on July 1, 20 26, the maximum assessment will thus be increased by 2.48%.

Since the maximum assessment is likely sufficient to cover the cost estimates for improvements and other expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , an amount equal to only the total projected costs will be assessed on the property within the District.

The assessment levy in future years may be any amount less than or equal to the maximum assessment in that year.

B.2 Collection Fees
The County Auditor/Controller also charges an additional 0.25% of the total amount assessed.

B.3 Reserve Collection/Transfer
The applicable law provides for a District Reserve Fund that provides for the collection of funds to cover District operations between July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) and the date on which the County remits first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills (typically January or February). Any negative amounts entries for this budget item represent transfers from the Reserve Fund to reduce the assessment in a given fiscal year. A fully funded Reserve enables the District to (i) c over operational expenses incurred in the 6 months of the fiscal year, without any City funds from non -District accounts; and (ii) address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

C Contributions from Other Sources
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred … ” In accordance with that provision, it is determined that there will be no general benefit from the Improvements in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 , as explained in Section VI of this Report.
204
10 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
D Annual Installments
The entire amount of the net assessment, as shown in Table 6 below , will be assessed in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .

E Net Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 6 shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .

Table 6: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 1
Item Total Costs
Special
Benefit
Allocated
Net
Assessment
Maintenance Costs (Direct)
Detention Basin Maintenance $4,098 100% $4,098
Storm Drain Maintenance $4,682 100% $4,682
Bryant Canyon Channel $6,075 100% $6,075
Street Sweeping $11,991 100% $11,991
Engineering Inspection $1,523 100% $1,523
Capital Improvement Costs (Direct)
Crack Seal / Slurry Seal Project 2 $850 ,000 100% $850 ,000 Administration Costs
City Administration $30,762 100% $30,762
District Administration $5,282 100% $5,282
Printing and Advertising $700 100% $700
County Collection $3,662 100% $3,662
Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $151,863 100% $151,863
Operating Reserve Credit ($31,245) 100% ($31,245)
Capital Reserve Credit ($850,000) 100% ($850,000)
Net Assessment $189,392 N/A $189,392
Notes :

1. Figures may not sum due to rounding.

2. Funded by the available funds in the capital reserve account. 205
11 SECTION V

ASSESSMENT ROLL
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com

V ASSESSMENT ROLL
The Assessment Engineer has prepared an Assessment Roll for the District as required by applicable law, based upon the assessment methodology described in this Engineer’s Report. The Assessment Roll includes the net total assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 and shows the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessment, assessment number, Assessor’s Parcel Number, and land use designation for each parcel.

The Assessment Roll, as provided in Appendix A , lists the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers within this Assessment District by assessment number. The assessment numbers appearing on the Assessment and the names and addresses of the property owners are as shown on the last equalized assessment roll for taxes or as known to the Assessor of Monterey County.

All parcel information has been provided to DTA by the City Public Works Department, the previous Assessment Engineer, and the County of Monterey. 206
12 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com

VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
A Background
Pursuant to the 1982 Act, the legislative body establishes and determines the “estimated benefit received” by each parcel from the Improvements.

In addition, Article XIIID of the California Constitution, added in November 1996 through the passage of Proposition 218 by voters of the State of California, requires, inter alia, that (i) only special benefits be assessable, (ii) no assessment may exceed the proportional special benefit conferred on the parcel assessed, and (iii) publicly owned parcels shall not be exempt from assessment unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that such publicly owned parcels receive no special benefits from the improvements for which the assessment is levied.
“Special benefit” is a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large. Importantly, the general enhancement of property value does not constitute special benefit . As such, this Engineer’s Report has been designed to comply with these requirements, as well as to incorporate recent California court decisions such as: Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (2008), Beutz v. County of Riverside (2010), Golden Hills Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego (2011), and Concerned Citizens v. West Point Fire Protection District (2011) .

Methodologically, it is necessary and essential to identify the special benefit that the improvements, facilities, and services will render to the properties within the District. It is also necessary that the properties receive a special and direct benefi t as distinguished from benefit to the general public.

The Assessment Engineer is appointed for the purpose of analyzing the facts and determining the method and formula for apportionment of the assessment obligation to the benefited properties. For these proceedings, the City has retained the firm of DTA as the Assessment Engineer.

The Assessment Engineer makes his or her recommendation for the method of apportionment in this Engineer’s Report for consideration at the public hearing. However, the final authority and action rests with the City Council after hearing all testimony and evidence presented at the public hearing. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council must make the final action in determining that the assessment has been made in direct proportion to the special benefit received.

In determining the net amount to be assessed upon parcels within the District, Section 22573 of the California Streets and Highways Code states that such amount “may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by ea ch such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
207
13 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
Proposition 218 further states that “no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel,” where “special benefit” means “a particular and distinct benefit over and abo ve general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large.” This Section VI describes the methodology used to calculate the net amount to be assessed on each parcel within the District in proportion to the special be nefit conferred on each such parcel.

B Benefits of Improvements
The benefits associated with District Improvements are shown in Table 7 below.

Table 7: Benefits from Street/Storm Drain Improvements
Street/Storm Drain Improvements
Alleviation of excess water during periods of rain.

Safe and efficient movement of people and goods within motor vehicles.

Development of parcels in the District contingent on completion of Improvements.

C Categories of Benefit
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel,” where “Special Benefit means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.” It is therefore necessary to establish definitions of General Benefit and Special Benefit as such terms relate to the benefit to be derived from the Improvements.

The Improvements to be maintained and operated in the District were within or in areas in close proximity to properties in the District. As a result, properties in the District will receive 100% of the special benefits of the operation and maintenance of the Improvements. These benefits include enhanced neighborhood health and safety, improved quality of life from drainage, flood control and street improvements, protection of improved property, enhanced comfort, and increased desirability of the immediate surroundings of the residential units within the District. Importantly, because of the location of the improvements within or close to the District itself, there is no general benefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole. Any s uch general benefit is so incidental and negligible (less than 1%) that it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.

D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels
Each fiscal year, the Maximum Assessment Rate per EDU plus the cost -of-living adjustment (CPI) will be determined, and be brought before the City Council for approval prior to the start of the fiscal year. Additionally, improvements within the District will be reviewed to determine the extent of the improvements accepted for maintenance by the City. If it is determined that a portion of the improvements has either not been installed, or is installed but not accepted by the City for maintenance, a credit w ill be applied to Maximum Assessment rate per EDU. The credit will equal the portion of the annual maintenance costs 208
14 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
associated with any improvements that have not been accepted for maintenance, and will be reflected in the final assessments placed on the County tax rolls for the fiscal year. This process will continue until such time that all improvements are complete and fully accepted by the City for maintenance.

As discussed previously, parcels in the District are the only parcels that derive special benefit from maintenance and operations and as such, must bear the cost of these activities. In accordance with the formation documents for the District, for each fi scal year the development status of parcels within the District will be reviewed to determine whether parcels are developed or vacant as described below. Each parcel within the District will then be assigned to one of the following four (4) categories bas ed on that parcel’s development status:

D.1 Developed Accepted
This category includes parcels that have been developed and for which the City has accepted maintenance responsibilities. These parcels will be charged for their proportionate share of Total Direct Maintenance and Administration Expenses, based on each pa rcel’s share of the Maximum Assessment.

D.2 Developed Not Accepted
This category includes parcels that have been or are in the process of being developed and for which the City is not expecting to accept maintenance responsibilities in the upcoming fiscal year. These parcels will be charged for their proportionate share of the Administration Expenses and Storm Drain Maintenance Expenses, based on each parcel’s share of the Maximum Assessment.

D.3 No Development
This category includes parcels that have not been developed and the City is not expecting to accept maintenance responsibilities for the upcoming fiscal year. These parcels will be charged for their proportionate share of the Total Administration Expenses based on each parcel’s share of the Maximum Assessment.

D.4 Pending Annexation
This category includes parcels that are within the boundaries of the District but have not been annexed into the City. These parcels will not be charged for any expenses.

Importantly, Article XlllD provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. As a result, the following property will be considered exempt from the assessment: areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and right -of-way, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial, and institutional activities. 209
15 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
Each parcel in the District is assigned a weighting factor known as an Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”). The following shows the EDU factors for each property type in the District:

Developed, Single - Family Residential = 1.0 EDU per Parcel Developed, Multi - Family Residential = 1.0 EDU per Unit Vacant Land, Future Residential = 0.3 EDU per Acre
E Amount of Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 8 below shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 .

Table 8: Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Assessment Rates in the Distric t Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 20 25- 20 26
Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Max Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
$288.72 $295 .88 $295 .88
210
16 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 9: Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Cost Estimate
Description Total Amount
($)
Special Benefit
Apportioned to
District
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Total Budget
(Amount Funded to District)
(A) Annual Maintenance (Direct Costs)
Operating Expenses
Detention Basin Maintenance $4,098 100% $4,098
Storm Drain Maintenance $4,682 100% $4,682
Bryant Canyon Channel $6,075 100% $6,075
Street Sweeping $11,991 100% $11,991
Engineering Inspection $1,523 100% $1,523
(B) Capital Improvements
Crack Seal/Slurry Seal Project $850,000 100% $850,000
(C) Administration
City Administration $30,762 100% $30,762
District Administration $5,282 100% $5,282
Printing & Advertising $700 100% $700
County Collection $3,662 100% $3,662
Subtotal (A+B +C ) $9 18,774 N/A $9 18,774
(D) Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $151,863
Operating Reserve Transfer In/(Out) ($31,245 )
Capital Reserve Transfer Out ($850,000 )
Balance to Levy (A+B+C +D ) N/A N/A $189 ,392
(E) District Assessment
Total EDUs Count 640 .10
Total Parcels Count 665
Total Parcels Levied 665
FY 2026 - 2027 Calculated Assessment per EBU $295.88
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Assessment per EBU $295.88
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Levy $189 ,392
(F) Fund Balance Information
Beginning Fund Balance FY 2026 -2027 $1,0 51,752
Reserve Fund Adjustments ($729 ,382 )
Anticipated Ending Balance FY 2026 - 2027 $322 ,371
211
17 SECTION VII

ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND

BOUNDARY MAP
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND BOUNDARY MAP
The boundary map for the District has been previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 19 82 Act and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

The parcels within the District generally consist of the lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land found within the following District Diagram and are based on the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps and the Monterey County Assessor’s information that existed at the time this Report was prepared.

Figure 1: District Diagram

212
18 SECTION VIII

TERMINATION OF

DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF
REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Orchard Villas/Miravale II BAD No. 2 www.FinanceDTA.com

VIII TERMINATION OF DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT
A Termination of District
Assessments associated with the District will be levied each Fiscal Year until the District is dissolved by the City Council.

B Limitations of Report
The conclusions, calculations, and recommendations in this Report rely on the substantial data and information provided to DTA at the time of the writing of the Report by the following parties:

1. City of Soledad, specifically the Public Works Department ;

2. The previous Assessment Engineer ; and

3. The County of Monterey .
213

APPENDIX A
City of Soledad
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
Fiscal Year 2026 -2027

ASSESSMENT ROLL
214
022521001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521018000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521020000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521021000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521022000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521023000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521024000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521025000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521028000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521035000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521036000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521037000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521038000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521039000 54005 1.00 $295.88
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
A-1 215
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022521040000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521041000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521042000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521043000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521044000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521045000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521046000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521047000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521048000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521049000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521050000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521051000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521052000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521053000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521054000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521055000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521056000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521057000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521058000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521059000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521060000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521061000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521062000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521063000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521064000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521065000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521066000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521067000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521068000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521069000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521070000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521071000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521072000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521073000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521074000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521075000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521076000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521077000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521078000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-2 216
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022521079000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521080000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521081000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521082000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521083000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521084000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521085000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521086000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521087000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521088000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521091000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022521092000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522018000 54005 0.06 $17.46
022522019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522020000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522021000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522022000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522023000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522024000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522025000 54005 0.06 $17.46
022522026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-3 217
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022522028000 54005 0.06 $17.46
022522029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022522035000 54005 0.06 $17.46
022522037000 54005 1.22 $359.48
022522038000 54005 1.73 $512.16
022522039000 54005 0.06 $17.46
022515001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515018000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515020000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515021000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515022000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515023000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515024000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515025000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515028000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-4 218
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022515029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515035000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515036000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022515037000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516018000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516020000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516021000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516022000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516023000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516024000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516025000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516028000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-5 219
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022516031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516035000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516036000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516037000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516038000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516039000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516040000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516041000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516042000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516043000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516044000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516045000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516046000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516047000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516048000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516049000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516050000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516051000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516052000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516053000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516054000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516055000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516056000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516057000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516058000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516059000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516060000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516061000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516062000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516063000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516064000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516065000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516066000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516067000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516068000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516069000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-6 220
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022516070000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516071000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516072000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022516073000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517018000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517020000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517021000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517022000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517023000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517024000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517025000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517028000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517035000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-7 221
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022517036000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517037000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517038000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517039000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517040000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517041000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517042000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517043000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517044000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517045000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517046000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517047000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517048000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517049000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517050000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517051000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517052000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517053000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517054000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517055000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517056000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517057000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517058000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517059000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517060000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517061000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517062000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517063000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517064000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517065000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517066000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517067000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517068000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517069000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517070000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517071000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517072000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517073000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517074000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-8 222
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022517075000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517076000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517077000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517078000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517079000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517080000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517081000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517082000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517083000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517084000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517085000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517086000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517087000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517088000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517089000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517090000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517091000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022517092000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518001000 54005 0.03 $10.18
022518002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518008000 54005 0.05 $16.16
022518009000 54005 0.04 $11.08
022518010000 54005 0.03 $10.24
022518011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518018000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518020000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518021000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-9 223
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022518022000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518023000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518024000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518025000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518028000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518035000 54005 0.04 $11.86
022518036000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518037000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518038000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518039000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518040000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518041000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518042000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518043000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518044000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518045000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518046000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518047000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518048000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518049000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518050000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518051000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518052000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518053000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518054000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518055000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518056000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518057000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518058000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518059000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518060000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-10 224
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022518061000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518062000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518063000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518064000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518065000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518066000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518067000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518068000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518069000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518070000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022518071000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022441018000 54005 0.20 $57.70
022511010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511018000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511028000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511035000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511036000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511037000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511038000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511039000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511042000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511043000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511044000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-11 225
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022511045000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511046000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511047000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511048000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511049000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511050000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511051000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511052000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511053000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511054000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511055000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511056000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511057000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511058000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511059000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511060000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511061000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511062000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511063000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511064000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511065000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511066000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511067000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511068000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511069000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511070000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511071000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511072000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511073000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511074000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511075000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511076000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511077000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511078000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511079000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511080000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511081000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512066000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-12 226
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022513005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514028000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514058000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514059000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514060000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514061000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514062000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514063000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514064000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514065000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514066000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514067000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514068000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514069000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512037000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512036000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512038000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512039000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022513016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514018000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-13 227
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022512035000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511082000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511083000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511084000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512017000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512018000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512024000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512025000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512027000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512028000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512040000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512041000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512042000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512043000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512044000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512045000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512046000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-14 228
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022512047000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512048000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512049000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512050000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512051000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512052000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512053000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512054000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512055000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512056000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512057000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512058000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512059000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512060000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512061000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512062000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512063000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512064000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512065000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512067000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512068000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512069000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512070000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512071000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512072000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512073000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022511003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514002000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514003000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514004000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514008000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514010000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514011000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-15 229
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022514014000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514015000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514016000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514019000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514020000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514021000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514022000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514023000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514024000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514025000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514029000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514030000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514031000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514032000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514033000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514034000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514035000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514036000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514037000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514038000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514039000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514040000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514041000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514042000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514043000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514044000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514045000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514046000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514047000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514048000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514049000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514050000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514051000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514052000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514053000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514054000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514055000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514056000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514057000 54005 1.00 $295.88
A-16 230
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022514070000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514071000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514072000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022514073000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512074000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512075000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512076000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512077000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512078000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512079000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512080000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512081000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512082000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022512083000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283001000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283002000 54005 0.03 $8.88
022283003000 54005 0.03 $8.88
022283004000 54005 0.03 $8.88
022283005000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283006000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283007000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283008000 54005 0.03 $8.88
022283009000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283010000 54005 0.03 $8.96
022283011000 54005 0.03 $7.72
022283012000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283013000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283014000 54005 0.03 $8.08
022283015000 54005 0.03 $8.08
022283016000 54005 0.03 $8.08
022283017000 54005 0.03 $8.08
022283018000 54005 0.03 $8.08
022283019000 54005 0.03 $8.08
022283020000 54005 0.03 $8.08
022283021000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283022000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283023000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283024000 54005 0.03 $8.08
022283025000 54005 0.03 $9.84
A-17 231
City of Soledad
Benefit Assessment District No. 2
APN Tax Code EDU FY 2026-27
Levy Amount
Orchard Villas/Miravale II
022283026000 54005 1.00 $295.88
022283027000 54005 0.03 $9.76
A-18 232
99 ALMADEN BLVD ., SUITE 600
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
PHONE : (800) 969 - 4DTA
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
www.FinanceDTA.com
233
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 6386

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD ORDERING

THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE RANCHO SAN

VICENTE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
The City Council of the City of Soledad (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolutions initiated proceedings and declared its intention to levy assessments for the Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "Act") to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within public places within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, DTA has prepared and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented to the Council, the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the District that describes the District and the proposed levy and collection of assessments upon eligible parcels of land within the District, and the Council did by previous Resolution approve such Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect assessments against parcels of land within the District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining, and servicing improvements and facilities located within the boundaries of the District; and,
WHEREAS, this City and DTA have reviewed the provisions of Section XIIID of the California State Constitution and found that the proposed assessments comply with these provisions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD FOR THE RANCHO SAN

VICENTE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 Following notice duly given, the City Council has held a full and fair Public Hearing regarding the District, the levy and collection of assessments, the Report prepared in connection therewith, and considered all oral and written statements, protests, and communications made or filed by interested persons regarding these matters.

Section 2 Based upon its review (and amendments, as applicable) of the Report, the City Council hereby finds and determines that:
234
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
i) the land within the District will receive special benefit by the operation, maintenance, and servicing of improvements located in public places within the boundaries of the District; and,
ii) the District includes all of the lands so benefited; and, iii) the net amount to be assessed upon the lands within the District in accordance with the fee for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the net amount among all eligible parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each parcel from the improvements and services. This Fiscal Year assessment for the Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District is $865.58 per parcel.

Section 3 The Report and assessments as presented to the City Council and on file in the Office of the City Clerk are hereby confirmed as filed and approved by the City Council.

Section 4 The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the improvements and appurtenant facilities shall be performed pursuant to the Act. The City Council hereby orders the proposed improvements to be made, which improvements are briefly described as follows: the maintenance and operation of and the furnishing of services and materials for landscape maintenance easement areas including open space areas, parkways, and slopes within the boundaries of the District, including, but not limited to trees, shrubs, turf and other ornamental vegetation, drainage and irrigation systems, stitch piers; park maintenance and repairs, and sound wall maintenance repairs; and other appurtenant facilities. The Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

Section 5 The County Auditor of the County of Monterey shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each eligible parcel of land the amount of levy so apportioned by the formula and method outlined in the Report, and such levies shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 22646 of the Act. After collection by the County, the net amount of the levy shall be paid to the City Treasurer.

Section 6 The City Finance Director shall deposit all money representing assessments collected by the County for the District to the credit of a fund known as the "Improvement Fund, City of Soledad, Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District and such monies shall be expended only for the maintenance, operation, and servicing improvements and facilities as described in Section 4.

Section 7 The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the District levy for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.

Section 8 The City Clerk or their designate is hereby authorized and directed to file the levy with the County Auditor upon adoption of this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 22641 of the Act.
235
DRAFT – FOR REVIEW
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
______________________________
ANNA M. VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Manager
236
Irvine | San Jose | San Francisco | Riverside
Dallas | El Paso | Raleigh | Tampa
www.F inance DTA .com
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT

RANCHO SAN VICENTE PARKS AND OPEN
SPACES

MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FUND #647
CITY OF SOLEDAD | COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Beginning Fiscal Year: 2026 -2027
Intent Meeting: May 20 , 202 6
Public Hearing : June 17, 202 6
Resolution No. 6386
237
www.FinanceDTA.com
99 Almaden Blvd. , Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95113

CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
MAYOR
Anna M. Velazquez

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Fernando Cabrera
Fernando Ansaldo - Sanchez
Benjamin Caldera
Evarista Banuelos

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Donald Wilcox, P.E.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.
238
TABLE

OF CONTENT S

SECTION PAGE
I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES ............................1 II ENGINEER’S REPORT ............................................. 3 III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ..............................5 A Description of the District ............................................5 B District Improvements, Facilities, and
Services ............................................................................5 IV COST ESTIMATE .....................................................7 A Costs of Improvements .................................................7 B Annual Cost Indexing ....................................................8 C Contributions from Other Sources .............................9 D Annual Installments .......................................................9 E Net Assessment .............................................................10 V ASSESSMENT ROLL ...............................................11 VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT ................................ 12 A Background ....................................................................12 B Benefits of Improvements ..........................................13 C Categories of Benefit ...................................................14 D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels ...................14 E Amount of Assessment ................................................15

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND
BOUNDARY MAP ..................................................16

VIII TERMINATION OF
DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT ............... 17
A Termination of District ................................................17 B Limitations of Report ...................................................17

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A ASSESSMENT ROLL
239
1 SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

I AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES

CITY OF SOLEDAD RANCHO SAN VICENTE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES

MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
This Engineer’s Report (“Report”) and the enclosed descriptions, budget, and assessment diagram outlines the District and includes the proposed assessments for each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within said District to be levied for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.

Reference is hereby made to the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ______ day of ______________, 202 6.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Soledad
By: __________________________________________
Kuda Wekwete
Project Manager
By: __________________________________________
Stephen A. Runk, P.E.

License Number: C23473
240
2 SECTION I

AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATES
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

CITY OF SOLEDAD RANCHO SAN VICENTE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES

MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the _______ day of ____________, 202 6.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Soledad, California, on the ______ day of _____________, 202 6.

By: _____________________________
Megan Hunter , City Manager
City of Soledad, Monterey County
241
3 SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
II ENGINEER’S REPORT
WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Soledad (“City”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”), adopted its resolution (“Resolution”) initiating proceedings for the levy of Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessments against properties in the Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District (the “District”) to fund maintenance and operation of park, landscape, and street light improv ements that have been determined to specially benefit the District (“Improvements”).

WHEREAS , t he Resolution direct s the Assessment Engineer to prepare and file a report (“Engineer’s Report” or “Report”) pursuant to the 1972 Act and Article XIIID of the California Constitution (“Proposition 218”).

This Report includes the following sections:

Plans and Specifications – Plans and specifications for services to be provided. Plans and specifications are a part of this Report whether or not separately bound.

Cost Estimate – An estimate of the annual cost of services to be provided. Also included, are administrative and incidental costs that include maintenance, reserve, repairs, and rehabilitation expenses.

Assessment Roll – An assessment roll, showing the amount to be assessed against each parcel of real property within this District and the names and addresses of the property owners. An Assessor’s Parcel number or other designation describes each parcel. Each parcel is also assigned an “assessment number” that links the Assessment Roll to the Assessment Diagram.

Method of Assessment – A statement of the method by which the Assessment Engineer determined the amount to be assessed against each parcel, based on special benefits to be derived by each parcel from the Improvements.

Assessment Diagram – A diagram showing all of the parcels of real property to be assessed within this District. The diagram corresponds with the Assessment Roll by assessment number.

Termination of District/Limitations of Report – A statement as to the duration of the District and the accuracy of the data and information necessary for the development of this annual Report.

NOW THEREFORE , the undersigned, acting as an agent for DTA, Assessment Engineer for the District, by virtue of the power vested under the 1972 Act and the order of the City, hereby submits this Engineer’s Report and makes the following assessment to cover the portion o f the estimated costs of the Improvements, including the incidental costs and expenses, to be paid by the District.

The net assessment in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 is summarized in Table 1. 242
4 SECTION I I
ENGINEER’S REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 1: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Item Amount
Maintenance Costs $90 ,567
Administration Costs $38,502
Levy Adjustments (Reserve Fund Credit) ($12,546 )
Net Assessment * $116,524
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

DTA does hereby assess the net amount to be assessed upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the District by apportioning the amount allocable among the several lots or parcels of each in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the Improvements, as more particularly set forth in the list attached as Appendix A (“Assessment Roll”) and by this reference made as part of this Engineer’s Report.

The District diagram appearing herein is a representation of the assessment diagram that was approved by resolution of the City Council. Reference is hereby made to the Assessor’s Maps of the County of Monterey for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 for a more particular description of the properties within the District. Each parcel of land assessed is described on the Assessment Roll by reference to its parcel number as shown on the County of Monterey Assessment Roll.

DTA Public Finance, Inc.

Kuda Wekwete Date
Project Manager
Stephen A. Runk, P.E. Date
License Number: C23473
243
5 SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

III PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans, specifications, and studies of the Improvements for this District are voluminous and will not be bound in this Report, but by this reference are incorporated as if attached to this Report. The plans and specifications are on file with the City of Soledad and/or the County of Monterey, California.

A Description of the District
The District is generally bounded by existing Vista Soledad Phases I and II to the northeast, by San Vicente Townhomes to the southwest, West Street to the southeast, and San Vicente Road to the northwest. A District diagram incorporated herein under Section VII of t his Report outlines the boundaries of the District. This diagram incorporates all lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land within the District as the same existed at the time this Report was prepared, a complete listing of which is provided in Appendix A of this Report.

B District Improvements, Facilities, and Services
The following descriptions, provided in the formation documents of the District, identify the types of improvements that will be maintained by the District. Detailed maps and descriptions of these improvements are on file with the City and are available f or inspection in the office of the City Engineer and have been incorporated into this Report by reference.

B.1 Street L ight, Landscape, and Irrigation Improvements The maintenance and operation of the improvements located on landscaped strips (of land adjacent to curbs of the streets identified below within the District) includes the following : jogging paths, planter walls, grass berms, and appurtenant irrigation systems, as well as ornamental plantings such as lawns, shrubs, and trees. Also included are necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debri s removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental f or the proper maintenance and operation thereof. Additionally, maintenance and operation includes all additions, improvements, and enlargements which may be made on the previously described work within the following streets and on appurtenant improvement plans.

Improvements that are covered under the maintenance and operations of the District are located on the following streets:

West Street and San Vicente Road ;
Northwest side of West Street from Market Street to the Vista Soledad Subdivision ; and
Easterly side of San Vicente Road from San Vicente Townhomes north to the Vista Soledad Subdivision.
244
6 SECTION I II

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
B.2 Incidental and Other Expenses
Incidental costs include contingencies and assessment district incidentals such as engineering, printing, notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration, and supervision.
245
7 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

IV COST ESTIMATE
Applicable law requires the Engineer’s Report to contain an estimate of the costs of the Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including estimates of (i) the total costs for Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , including incidental expenses, (ii) the amount of any surplus in the improvement fund to be carried over from a previous Fiscal Year, (iii) the amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part, (iv) t he amount, if any, of the annual installm ent for the Fiscal Year where the legislative body has ordered an assessment for the estimated cost of any improvements to be levied and collected in annual installments, and (v) the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District. Est imates of these amounts are provided below.

The following describes the costs that are funded through the District.

A Costs of Improvements
A.1 Projected Annual Maintenance Costs
Included in the City’s Public Works Department Budget Request are estimated costs for the annual maintenance and servicing of all improvements within the District.

District direct maintenance expenses are estimated at $ 90 ,567 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 as shown in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Projected Annual Direct Maintenance Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
Park Maintenance $29,047
Street Landscaping $21,785
Parkway Water Charges $26,170
Park Water Charges $3,632
Park Electrical Charges $1,453
Sound Wall Maintenance $5,522
Street Lighting Electrical and Replacement $2,960
Operating Reserve Fund Collection $0
Total $90 ,567
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .
246
8 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
A.2 Projected Annual Administration Costs
In addition to the costs listed above, there will be costs attributed to the administration of the District. As shown in Table 3, the District administration costs are estimated to be $38,502 for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 . These costs are summarized below.

Table 3: Projected Annual Administration Costs
Item Description Cost Estimate
City Administration $31,697
District Administration $5,000
Printing and Advertising $500
County Collection $1,305
Total * $38,502
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

A.3 Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Finally, in addition to the costs listed above, certain levy adjustments will be made to account for any operating reserve credits or required capital collection to the District’s reserve fund. As shown in Table 4, an Operating Reserve Credit of $ 33,668. has been applied to offset the required Capital Reserve Collection of $ 21,28 9.

Therefore, a net total of $ 12,546 Reserve Fund Credit has been applied to the Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 assessment .

Table 4: Projected Annual Levy Adjustment
Item Description Cost Estimate
Capital Reserve Collection $21,28 9
Operating Reserve Credit ($33,835 )
Total * ($12,546 )
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .

B Annual Cost Indexing
B.1 City/District Administration, Printing, and Advertising With the passage of Proposition 218, any proposed increase in assessments must be approved by impacted property owners via a mail ballot and public hearing process, similar to these proceedings. A weighted simple majority of ballots received (weighted acc ording to each parcel’s proportionate assessment obligation) must be affirmative for the City Council to confirm and levy the increased assessments. For small assessment districts or districts with relatively low dollar assessments, the cost of an Enginee r’s Report , balloting, and the public hearing process can potentially exceed the total amount of the increase. The incidental costs of these proceedings 247
9 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
may be added to the assessments, resulting in even higher assessments.

Therefore, adjusting assessments annually by 3.00% allo ws for minor increases in normal maintenance and operating costs, without incurring the costs of ballot proceedings required by Proposition 218. Any other significant changes to the District (e.g., increases in service, modification of the boundary, etc.) would still require Proposition 218 proceedings and, ultimately, property owner approval.

Thus, on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2004, the maximum authorized unit assessment rates established in these proceedings will be indexed (incre ased) annually by 3.00% from the preceding Fiscal Year.

Since the maximum assessment is likely sufficient to cover the cost estimates for improvements and other expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 , an amount equal to only the total projected costs will be assessed on the property within the District.

The assessment levy in future years may be any amount less than or equal to the maximum assessment in that year .

B.2 Collection Fees
The County Auditor/Controller also charges an additional 0.25% of the total amount assessed.

B.3 Reserve Collection/Transfer
The applicable law provides for a District Reserve Fund that provides for the collection of funds to cover District operations between July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) and the date on which the County remits first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills (typically January or February). Any negative amounts entries for this budget item represent transfers from the Reserve Fund to reduce the assessment in a given fiscal year. A fully funded Reserve enables the District to (i) c over operational expenses incurred in the 6 months of the fiscal year, without any City funds from non -District accounts; and (ii) address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

C Contributions from Other Sources
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred … ” In accordance with that provision, it is determined that there will be no general benefit from the Improvements in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 , as explained in Section VI of this Report.

D Annual Installments
The entire amount of the net assessment, as shown in Table 5 below, will be assessed in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .
248
10 SECTION IV

COST ESTIMATE
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
E Net Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 5 shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 .

Table 5: Net Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Item Total Costs Special Benefit
Allocated Net Assessment
Maintenance Costs (Direct)
Park Maintenance $29,047 100% $29,047
Street Landscaping $21,785 100% $21,785
Parkway Water Charges $26,170 100% $26,170
Park Water Charges $3,632 100% $3,632
Park Electrical Charges $1,453 100% $1,453
Sound Wall Maintenance $5,522 100% $5,522
Street Lighting Electrical and Replacement $2,960 100% $2,960 Operating Reserve Fund Collection $0 100% $0
Administration Costs
City Administration $31,697 100% $31,697
District Administration $5,000 100% $5,000
Printing and Advertising $500 100% $500
County Collection $1,305 100% $1,305
Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $21,289 100% $21,289
Operating Reserve Credit ($33,835) 100% ($33,835)
Net Assessment * $116,524 N/A $116,524
*Note : Figures may not sum due to rounding .
249
11 SECTION V

ASSESSMENT ROLL
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

V ASSESSMENT ROLL
The Assessment Engineer has prepared an Assessment Roll for the District as required by applicable law, based upon the assessment methodology described in this Engineer’s Report. The Assessment Roll includes the net total assessment for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 and shows the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 assessment, assessment number, Assessor’s Parcel Number, and land use designation for each parcel.

The Assessment Roll, as provided in Appendix A , lists the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers within this Assessment District by assessment number. The assessment numbers appearing on the Assessment and the names and addresses of the property owners are as shown on the last equalized assessment roll for taxes or as known to the Assessor of Monterey County.

All parcel information has been provided to DTA by the City Public Works Department, the previous Assessment Engineer, and the County of Monterey. 250
12 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VI METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
A Background
Pursuant to the 1972 Act, the legislative body establishes and determines the “estimated benefit received” by each parcel from the Improvements.

In addition, Article XIIID of the California Constitution, added in November 1996 through the passage of Proposition 218 by voters of the State of California, requires, inter alia, that (i) only special benefits be assessable, (ii) no assessment may exceed the proportional special benefit conferred on the parcel assessed, and (iii) publicly owned parcels shall not be exempt from assessment unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that such publicly owned parcels receive no special benefits from the improvements for which the assessment is levied.
“Special benefit” is a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large. Importantly, the general enhancement of property value does not constitute special benefit . As such, this Engineer’s Report has been designed to comply with these requirements, as well as to incorporate recent California court decisions such as: Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (2008), Beutz v. County of Riverside (2010), Golden Hills Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego (2011), and Concerned Citizens v. West Point Fire Protection District (2011) .

Methodologically, it is necessary and essential to identify the special benefit that the improvements, facilities, and services will render to the properties within the District. It is also necessary that the properties receive a special and direct benefi t as distinguished from benefit to the general public.

The Assessment Engineer is appointed for the purpose of analyzing the facts and determining the method and formula for apportionment of the assessment obligation to the benefited properties. For these proceedings, the City has retained the firm of DTA as the Assessment Engineer.

The Assessment Engineer makes his or her recommendation for the method of apportionment in this Engineer’s Report for consideration at the public hearing. However, the final authority and action rests with the City Council after hearing all testimony and evidence presented at the public hearing. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council must make the final action in determining that the assessment has been made in direct proportion to the special benefit received.

In determining the net amount to be assessed upon parcels within the District, Section 22573 of the California Streets and Highways Code states that such amount “may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by ea ch such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
251
13 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
Proposition 218 further states that “no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel,” where “special benefit” means “a particular and distinct benefit over and abo ve general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large.” This Section VI describes the methodology used to calculate the net amount to be assessed on each parcel within the District in proportion to the special be nefit conferred on each such parcel.

B Benefits of Improvements
The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are shown in Table 6 below.

Table 6: Benefits from Landscaping Improvements
Landscaping Improvements
Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements .

Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area .

Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping .

Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, and dust and debris control .

Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well -maintained improvements associated with the properties .

Reduced criminal activity and property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well -maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti .

Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the District by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise .

The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods as identified in Table 7 below.

Table 7: Benefits from Street Lighting Improvements
Street Lighting Improvements
Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection .

Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways .

Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see .

Improved ingress and egress to property .

Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property .

Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss .

Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties . 252
14 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
C Categories of Benefit
Proposition 218 provides that “an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel,” where “Special Benefit means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.” It is therefore necessary to establish definitions of General Benefit and Special Benefit as such terms relate to the benefit to be derived from the Improvements.

The following special benefit allocation was d etermined at the time the District was formed.

The Improvements to be maintained and operated in the District were within or in areas in close proximity to the proposed developed residential lots. As a result, the developed residential lots in the District will receive 100% of the special benefits of the operation and maintenance of the Improvements. These special benefits include enhanced neighborhood identity and quality of life generated when park landscaping and lighting are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean, and maintained. In short, mai ntenance and operation of the proposed improvements will provide beautification, shade, and increase the desirability of the immediate surroundings of the residential units within the District. Importantly, because of the location of the improvements with in or close to the District itself, there is no general benefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole. Any such general benefit is so incidental and negligible that it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.

D Allocation of Special Benefit to Parcels
As discussed previously, developed parcels in the District are the only parcels that derive special benefit from maintenance and operations and as such, must bear the cost of these activities. As a result, all costs associated with the maintenance and ope ration of District Improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances, shall be spread to all parcels within the District on a development unit basis.

Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows:

Low Density Residential = 1.0 Unit/Residential Lot Single - Family Unit Apartment Unit = 0.8 Unit/Apartment
[0.8 Unit/Apartment x Apartment Units = Equivalent Single - Family Unit ( “ESFU ”)] Importantly, Article XlllD provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. As a result, the following property will be considered exempt from the assessment: areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and right -of-way, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial, and institutional activities. 253
15 SECTION VI

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com
E Amount of Assessment
Pursuant to the foregoing, Table 8 below shows the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District in Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 .

Table 8: Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Assessment Rates in the District Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 20 25- 202 6
Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Max Assessment Per EDU
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
$844 .25 $869.58 $869.58
Table 9: Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Cost Estimate
Description Total Amount
($)
Special Benefit
Apportioned to
District
Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Total Budget
(Amount Funded to District)
(A) Annual Maintenance (Direct Costs)
Operating Expenses
Park Maintenance $29,047 100% $29,047
Street Landscaping $21,785 100% $21,785
Parkway Water Charges $26,170 100% $26,170
Park Water Charges $3,632 100% $3,632
Park Electrical Charges $1,453 100% $1,453
Sound Wall Maintenance $5,522 100% $5,522
Street Lighting Electrical & Replacement $2,960 $2,960
Operating Reserve Fund Collection $0 $0
(B) Administration
City Administration $31,697 100% $31,697
District Administration $5,000 100% $5,000
Printing & Advertising $500 100% $500
County Collection $1,305 100% $1,305
Subtotal (A+B) $129,070 N/A $129,070
(C ) Levy Adjustments
Capital Reserve Collection $21,289
Operating Reserve Transfer In/(Out) ($33,835 )
Balance to Levy (A+B +C ) N/A N/A $116,524
(D) District Assessment
Total EDUs Count 134
Total Parcels Count 87
Total Parcels Levied 87
FY 2026 - 2027 Calculated Assessment per EBU $869.58
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Assessment per EBU $869.58
FY 2026 - 2027 Maximum Levy $116,524
(E) Fund Balance Information
Beginning Fund Balance FY 2026 -2027 $497,435
Reserve Fund Adjustments ($12 ,546 )
Anticipated Ending Balance FY 2026 - 2027 $4 84 ,889
254
16 SECTION VII

ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND

BOUNDARY MAP
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VII ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND BOUNDARY MAP
The boundary map for the District has been previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 1972 Act and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

The parcels within the District generally consist of the lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land found within the following Assessment Diagram and are based on the Monterey County Assessor’s Maps and the Monterey County Assessor’s information that existed at the time this Report was prepared.

Figure 1: Boundary Map
255
17 SECTION VIII

TERMINATION OF

DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF
REPORT
City of Soledad June 17 , 202 6
FINAL Engineer’s Report for Rancho San Vicente MAD No. 1 www.FinanceDTA.com

VIII TERMINATION OF DISTRICT/LIMITATIONS OF REPORT
A Termination of District
Assessments associated with the District will be levied each Fiscal Year until the District is dissolved by the City Council.

B Limitations of Report
The conclusions, calculations, and recommendations in this Report rely on the substantial data and information provided to DTA at the time of the writing of the Report by the following parties:

1. City of Soledad, specifically the Public Works Department ;

2. The previous Assessment Engineer ; and

3. The County of Monterey .
256

APPENDIX A
City of Soledad
Rancho San Vicente Parks and Open Spaces
Maintenance Assessment District
Fiscal Year 2026 -2027

ASSESSMENT ROLL
257
022461001000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461002000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461003000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461004000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461005000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461006000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461007000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461008000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461009000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461010000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461011000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461012000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461013000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461014000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461015000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461016000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461017000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461018000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461019000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461020000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461021000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461022000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461023000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461024000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461025000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461026000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461027000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461028000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461029000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461030000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461031000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461032000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461033000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461034000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461035000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461036000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461037000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461038000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461039000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461040000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461041000 54002 1.00 $869.58
City of Soledad
Rancho San Vicente
Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 Equivalent
Dwelling Units APN Tax Code FY 2026-27 Levy Amount
A - 1 258
City of Soledad
Rancho San Vicente
Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 Equivalent
Dwelling Units APN Tax Code FY 2026-27 Levy Amount
022461042000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461043000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461044000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461045000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461046000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461047000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461048000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461049000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461050000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461051000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461052000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461053000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461054000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461055000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461056000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461057000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461058000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461059000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461060000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461061000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461062000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461063000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461064000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461065000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461066000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461067000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461068000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461069000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461070000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461071000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461072000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461073000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461074000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461075000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461076000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461077000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461078000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461079000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461080000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461081000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461082000 54002 1.00 $869.58
A - 2 259
City of Soledad
Rancho San Vicente
Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 Equivalent
Dwelling Units APN Tax Code FY 2026-27 Levy Amount
022461083000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461084000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461085000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461086000 54002 1.00 $869.58
022461092000 54002 48.00 $41,739.84
A - 3 260
99 ALMADEN BLVD. , SUITE 600
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
PHONE : (800) 969 - 4DTA
Public Finance
Public - Private Partnerships
Development Economics
Clean Energy Bonds
www.FinanceDTA.com
261
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6375, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Certifying an Environmental Impact Report, Adopting CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Proposed Almond Acres Project, and
Ordinance No. 781, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Announcing Findings and Approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD-24002) and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TM-24003) for a

12.48-Acre Subdivision Located on the West Side of Orchard Lane and Cedar Lane (APN 022-281-005) in the R-1 (High Density Residential) Zoning District
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Beatriz Trujillo, Community and Economic Development Director and Ariana Mora, Senior Planner
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2026

CITY OF SOLEDAD

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

Recommendation

1. Open the public hearing, receive public Comment, close the public hearing; and

2. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 6375, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad

1. Certifying the Focused Environmental Impact Report and adopting CEQA findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and

3. Adopt Ordinance No.781, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad

1. Approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD-24002) and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TM-24003) for a 12.48-acre subdivision located on the west side of Orchard Lane and Cedar Lane (APN 022-281-005) in the R-1 (High Density Residential) Zoning District.

Executive Summary
Nino Homes (“Applicant”) is requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TM-24003) for the 12.48-acre Almond Acres project located on the west side of Orchard Lane and Cedar Lane (APN 022-281-005). The project includes 55 single-family 262
homes, a 12-unit multifamily inclusionary housing complex, and retention of the existing 18-unit mobile home park. A Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and identified significant and unavoidable Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) impacts. Although feasible mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project, VMT impacts remain significant and unavoidable. Accordingly, CEQA Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program have been prepared. During a Special Planning Commission meeting on June 1, 2026, the Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the environmental analysis, CEQA documents, and project entitlements. The City Council will now consider certification of the EIR and approval of Resolution No. 6375 and Ordinance No. 781, including the PUD and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map subject to the project conditions set forth in Exhibit A. Following initial consideration of the project, a second public hearing will be held on July 1, 2026, for final adoption of Resolution No. 6875 and Ordinance No. 781.

Background
The Almond Acres project site is located on approximately 12.48 acres in the eastern portion of the City of Soledad. The site fronts Orchard Lane and is situated between Cedar Lane and Calle Valverde. It is mainly undeveloped land with an existing 18-unit mobile home park located in the southwestern portion of the site, which will remain. Surrounding uses include residential neighborhoods to the north and east, San Vicente Elementary School to the south, and Gabilan Elementary School and the Soledad Community Center to the west.

The proposed project is intended to facilitate infill residential development on a centrally located site.

The project includes the construction of 55 single-family homes and a 12-unit multi-family affordable housing complex, while retaining the existing 18-unit mobile home park, for a total of 67 residential units. Based on the base units of the single-family homes, the developer is required to meet 12 affordable housing units. The applicant is partnering with a non-profit developer to help with the construction and management of the proposed multi-family component to satisfy the City’s inclusionary housing requirements and address local housing needs.

To implement the project, the applicant has submitted applications for a Planned Unit Development (PUD-24002) and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TM-24003). The Tentative Map would subdivide the site into three parcels: Parcel A (3.32 acres) to retain the existing mobile home park; Parcel B (0.38 acres) for the 12-unit multi-family development; and Parcel C (0.41 acres) for stormwater improvements. The PUD includes a multi-family component and provides flexibility in site design, including variation in lot sizes and configuration. Approval of the Planned Unit Development is required to implement the proposed site plan, allow for variation in lot configuration, and integrate the multi-family housing component within the overall subdivision design.

Environmental review for the project was conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An Initial Study was prepared and identified potentially significant environmental impacts. With the incorporation of mitigation measures, all impacts were reduced to less-than-significant levels, with the exception of vehicle miles traveled (VMT), which was determined to be significant and unavoidable. As a result, a Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared to further evaluate VMT impacts, project alternatives, and feasible mitigation measures. The Draft EIR was circulated for public review, and responses to comments have been included in the Final EIR. Because the project would result in a significant and unavoidable environmental impact, CEQA requires the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring Report Program (MMRP) in order to approve the project.
263
Therefore, staff has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), along with the associated CEQA Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and an MMRP, and recommends approval of the proposed project. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), certification of the Final EIR and adoption of the required findings are a necessary first step, as they establish the environmental clearance for the project and allow the City to proceed with consideration of discretionary approvals.

The project was reviewed by the Planning Commission, which evaluated the proposed environmental documentation and project entitlements and provided a recommendation to the City Council. On June 1, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and, by a 3-0 vote, recommended approval of the environmental analysis and associated entitlements, subject to the proposed conditions of approval provided in Exhibit A. The City Council will now consider the project at its upcoming public hearing, with final action scheduled for July 1, 2026.

City Council consideration will begin with Resolution No. 6375, which certifies the EIR and adopts CEQA Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the MMRP. This action would confirm that the environmental review has been completed in compliance with CEQA and that the City has reviewed and balanced the project’s environmental impacts. Following environmental certification, the City Council will consider introduction and read by title only of Ordinance No. 781, for a Planned Unit Development (PUD-24002) and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TM-24003), subject to the conditions of approval contained in Exhibit A, thereby granting the project entitlements.

Review & Analysis
2005 General Plan, 2023 Housing Element Consistency & Design Guidelines The General Plan emphasizes the importance of design standards in guiding the quality and character of new development. The City's design guidelines are intended to supplement the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance by describing expectations for the appearance and livability of projects (General Plan, p. 1-4). This guidance applies to all new developments, including infill projects such as the one proposed.

Several General Plan policies are particularly relevant to this project:

Policy L13 requires that residential projects consider their relationship to surrounding uses.

Residential densities and lot patterns are to be determined by compatibility and site context.

Policy L18 encourages infill of existing residential lots.

Policy L19 directs higher-density housing to areas served by a wide range of urban services and located near schools, parks, transit, and collector or arterial streets.

Policy H9 requires that development standards and review procedures not unreasonably constrain the provision of housing.

The proposed project is also consistent with Housing Element Policy 1.2 and Program 1.2.1, which encourage the availability of adequate sites for residential development and the provision of a variety of housing types to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The project develops an infill housing site and includes a 12-unit multi-family affordable housing component through Parcel B.

The project supports the City’s efforts to maintain adequate higher-density residential sites for lowerincome housing and advances the goals of the Housing Element by facilitating additional housing opportunities within an area served by existing infrastructure, parks, schools, and public services. 264
In addition, Zoning Ordinance Section 17.38.230.B.5 requires that the design of planned developments ensure compatibility and harmony with adjacent properties, considering architecture, setbacks, building height, parking, open space, privacy, screening, and landscaping.

Based on the above policies and standards, staff recommends the following considerations:

The City supports infill development in locations such as this, where urban services are available to serve residents
The General Plan places a priority on achieving neighborhood compatibility and community character objectives and on maximizing density.

In applying the City's Design Guidelines to ensure that design requirements do not unreasonably constrain the development of needed housing.

Zoning Ordinance Consistency- R-1 Zoning Ordinance and Planned Development PUD No. 24002 has been processed per the City's Zoning Standard requirements per Chapter

17.14.040, specifically Lot Area and Density. Table 1 below shows the required and proposed lot development standards under the R-1 Zoning district for the Single-Family Dwellings (SFD). Because the Applicant has applied for a planned unit development subdivision, deviations from these property development standards can be proposed, reviewed, and considered and adopted by the City Council.

Table 1. R-1 Property Development Standards for Single-Family Homes Requirement Provided Min Max
Lot Area 3,825-7,296 5,000 sq ft N.A
Lot Dimensions 100 x 40 - varies 100 x 50 N.A
Lot Coverage 48% N.A 40%
Density 10.36 du/ac = 55 units 7.26 du/ac = 39 units
Open Space
650 sq ft per unit + 0.41
acres for open
space/storm water
requirements
650 sq ft per home N.A.

Building Height
14 (one story) - 30ft
(two-stories)
14 ft 30 ft
Front Yard 15 ft 15 ft 20 ft
Side Yard
5 ft and 10ft street
setback
5 ft N.A
Rear Yard 15 10 ft N.A
Per Section 17.38.230, deviations from minimum lot area, dimension, and setback standards may be approved by the City Council when a planned development demonstrates that such modifications will create a more functional and desirable environment without adversely impacting adjacent properties.

Although the proposed single-family subdivision exceeds the standard density typically associated with a conventional subdivision, the project is being processed through a PUD, which is intended to provide flexibility in site planning, lot configuration, setbacks, and housing design. The PUD framework allows the City to consider innovative residential layouts that remain consistent with the overall residential density and housing objectives of the General Plan. In this case, the project incorporates a mix of 265
market-rate single-family housing and inclusionary multi-family affordable housing while preserving the existing mobile home park and providing internal circulation and stormwater improvements. The proposed density and site design are being evaluated through the PUD process, where Staff finds that the proposed development pattern is consistent with the intent of the City’s residential land use policies and provides an efficient infill housing opportunity within the existing urban area.

Zoning Ordinance Consistency- R-3 Zoning Ordinance and Planned Development The proposed project includes a 12-unit multi-family affordable housing component located on a 0.38- acre lot identified as “Parcel B,” as shown in Exhibit B. This component is intended to help meet the City’s inclusionary housing requirements and address the need for affordable housing within the community. The applicant has partnered with an affordable housing developer to facilitate this element of the project, under which Parcel B would be donated for the development of the affordable housing units, which are intended to satisfy the project’s overall inclusionary housing obligation.

The project intends to utilize the City’s Planned Unit Development regulations to enable the development of a portion of the site as multi-family residential (affordable housing) to meet the City’s inclusionary housing requirements and deliver housing in critical need, while integrating it within the overall subdivision and maintaining compatibility with surrounding residential uses. This request can be accommodated through the PUD process and would allow the multi-family development to be appropriately sited within the project while supporting a range of housing opportunities in a centrally located infill area near parks, schools, and community facilities. Staff finds that the multi-family component is consistent with the General Plan goals related to housing diversity, affordability, and efficient use of existing urban land.

Table 2. Property for Development Standards for Multi-Family Homes Requirement Provided Min Max
Lot Area 0.38 acres 6,000 sq ft N.A
Lot Dimensions 138ft x 233 ft 100ft x 50ft N.A
Lot Coverage 50% N.A. 60%
Open Space
12 units x 200 sf = 2,400
sq ft
Recreational Space =
350 sq ft
12 units x 300 sf = 3,600
sq ft
Additional Recreational
Space = 12 units x 200 sq
ft = 2,400 sq ft
N.A
Density 31.58 du/ac = 12 units 1 unit 22 du/ac = 8 units Building Height 26.9 ft 14 ft 30 ft
Front Yard 15 ft 15 ft 20 ft
Side Yard
5 ft and 10ft street
setback 5 ft N.A
Rear Yard 15ft 10 ft N.A
The applicant is also requesting a deviation from the open space requirements contained in Section

17.14.040(c) of the Soledad Municipal Code, which requires developments containing more than six units to provide recreational amenities within at least 50 percent of the required open space area. The requested deviation is supported by the project’s proximity to existing public recreational facilities, 266
including Orchard Lane Park, as well as its adjacency to Rotary Park and several smaller neighborhood pocket parks within the surrounding area. To enhance public access and neighborhood connectivity, staff is recommending conditions of approval requiring pedestrian access connections from the proposed Liberty Court, Diego Park, and Almond Acres subdivision into Rotary Park. These improvements are intended to improve walkability and provide residents with convenient access to recreational amenities and community facilities, including the Mission Recreation Center and the Soledad Community Center.

The project integrates multifamily units with small-lot single-family homes, providing a diverse range of housing options while adhering to density goals. Small-lot subdivisions reduce the land cost per unit, making homes more affordable for first-time buyers and moderate-income households, all while promoting more efficient land use. Overall, the requested modifications meet the City's community design guidelines and support an innovative approach to development that encourages higher-density housing in line with market demand and the long-term housing needs of the City.

Circulation and Parking
PUD No. 24002 has been reviewed for consistency with the City’s zoning and development standards, including the off-street parking requirements of SMC §17.36.020. The proposed single-family residential component satisfies the City’s parking requirements by providing each unit with a covered two-car garage and a driveway capable of accommodating two additional vehicles, resulting in a total of four off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. Collectively, the single-family subdivision provides approximately 220 off-street parking spaces. In addition, on-street parking would be available along public streets designed with sufficient width to accommodate parallel parking, which could provide approximately 100 additional on-street parking spaces throughout the development. Staff does not anticipate that the proposed parking configuration would create impediments to traffic circulation or emergency vehicle access. Nevertheless, the project is conditioned to provide appropriate red curb markings at designated locations, including cul-de-sac areas and other critical turning radii, to maintain adequate maneuvering clearance for emergency response vehicles and ensure safe vehicular circulation throughout the subdivision.

The proposed multi-family component consists of 12 100% affordable housing units and is subject to applicable State housing laws that limit the City’s ability to impose minimum parking requirements for affordable housing developments. Pursuant to State law, the City may require up to one parking space per affordable unit, depending on project characteristics. In this case, the applicant is proposing 14 offstreet parking spaces for the 12-unit multi-family development, which exceeds the minimum parking requirement applicable to the project. The calculated parking requirements for the project are summarized in Table 2, Off-Street Parking Requirements, below.

Table 3. Parking Requirement Summary
Project Component Number of Units Required Parking Parking Provided Single-Family
Residential (SFD)
55 Units 220 Spaces 220 Spaces
Multi-Family Affordable
Housing
12 Units Up to 12 spaces 14 Spaces
On-Street Parking N/A N/A Approx. 100 Spaces
Total 67 Units 232 Spaces 334 Spaces
267
The proposed project includes a dedicated public street and meets the public street standards, such as street width and public right-of-way standards. As conditioned, the project provides adequate access from Orchard Lane, a dedicated public street, and maintains sufficient internal circulation for both motorists and pedestrians. The applicant has submitted plans demonstrating that City service vehicles and public safety vehicles can be accommodated within the subdivision design as previously mentioned.

While the project will increase traffic in the vicinity, off-street improvement plans will be required to ensure operations are maintained following project implementation per General Plan requirements. The preliminary site plan demonstrates that adequate on-site parking is provided, consistent with R-3 district requirements, helping ensure the development remains livable, functional, and compatible with surrounding neighborhoods while supporting the City's housing goals.

Planned Development
The proposed PUD No. 24002 has been evaluated for consistency with the intent and requirements of SMC §17.38.230, which promotes flexible site design, efficient land use, and high-quality development that is compatible with surrounding uses. The project incorporates a mix of detached and attached residential units, coordinated circulation and utility infrastructure, and enhanced open space and amenity planning to ensure compatibility with adjacent neighborhoods. The development provides adequate utilities, complies with City design and parking standards, integrates natural site features, and includes provisions for long-term maintenance of common areas. Circulation is designed to accommodate residents and emergency access, and open space is enhanced through both on-site amenities and proximity to nearby parks. With required conditions of approval addressing parking, access, maintenance, and resource conservation, the project is consistent with Planned Development standards and would not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare or to surrounding properties.

Consistency with Soledad Subdivision Ordinance
A subdivision is the division of land for sale, lease, or development, and the City requires approval of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VTM) when creating five or more lots. The VTM review ensures compliance with City standards for circulation, drainage, utilities, easements, grading, and consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, while also evaluating site design compatibility and preservation of natural features. Under the Soledad Subdivision Ordinance (Sections 16.24.040 and

16.24.060), the City Council may approve reduced lot sizes if overall density is maintained and the project results in a well-designed community. Although the ordinance establishes a 5,000-square-foot minimum lot size, the proposed VTM includes smaller lots ranging from 3,825 to 7,296 square feet.

These reductions are offset by the provision of open space, efficient site planning, and improved neighborhood design. As conditioned, the project minimizes grading and supports a cohesive residential development consistent with the intent of the subdivision regulations.

Based on the analysis provided herein, staff finds that the proposed PUD and Vesting Tentative Map are consistent with the applicable goals and policies of the General Plan, the intent of the Soledad Municipal Code, and the Planned Unit Development findings required under SMC §17.38.230. The project provides a coordinated residential development that incorporates a mix of housing types, affordable housing opportunities, internal circulation improvements, open space connectivity, and infrastructure enhancements while maintaining compatibility with surrounding land uses. However, approval of the PUD and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map is contingent upon prior certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and adoption of the associated CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). These 268
environmental determinations are required under CEQA before the City may take action on the proposed discretionary entitlements.

Financial Considerations
No financial consideration.

Strategic Plan Alignment
The Almond Acres project is consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan Housing Objectives, including Policies 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, and 2.2.1. The project directly supports the City’s goal of facilitating the development of 734 housing units by 2031 to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). It also advances the expansion of innovative housing options by incorporating both single-family and multifamily residential components, including inclusionary housing, thereby broadening the range of housing types available within the community. Finally, the project aligns with Smart Growth and transit-oriented development principles by promoting a more compact residential development pattern consistent with efficient land use and infrastructure planning objectives.

Alternatives
Approve as recommended: Consider certification of the Final EIR and approval of the PUD and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map with the proposed conditions to be adopted at the July 1, 2026, City Council meeting.

Modify or continue the item: Recommend changes to project conditions or continue the item for additional information or revisions.

Deny the project: Do not consider certification of the EIR and/or do not approve of the project entitlements.

Planning/CEQA
The purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is to ensure that the environmental impacts of a project are studied, disclosed to the public, and considered by decision-makers before a project is approved. As the Lead Agency under CEQA, the City of Soledad is responsible for overseeing the environmental review process and evaluating the project’s potential environmental impacts before taking action on the proposed project.

To evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the Almond Acres project, the City prepared an Initial Study, which identified several potentially significant impacts associated with the project and is included as part of the Exhibit A to Resolution No. 6375. With the implementation of mitigation measures, all impacts were reduced to less-than-significant levels except for vehicle miles traveled (VMT), which was identified as significant and unavoidable. As a result, the Initial Study was used to focus preparation of a Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on VMT impacts, project alternatives, and feasible mitigation measures.

A Notice of Preparation (NOP) was distributed on March 10, 2025, to responsible and trustee agencies, interested organizations, and members of the public for a 30-day review period ending April 10, 2025.

Comments received during the NOP review period were considered during preparation of the EIR.

Agencies and organizations that submitted comments during the noticing period included the Native American Heritage Commission, Monterey-Salinas Transit, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California Department of Transportation, Monterey Bay Air Resources District, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
269
Resolution No. 6375
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 6375 - Final EIR (SCH#2025030381) Exhibit B to Resolution No. 6375 - CEQA Findings
Exhibit C to Resolution No. 6375 - MMRP
Ordinance No. 781- Almond Acres
Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 781- Almond Acres Conditions of Approval Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 781- Entitlement Package
Exhibit C to Ordinance No. 781 - Final VTM
Presentation - Almond Acres Project
The Draft EIR was subsequently circulated for a 45-day public review period from June 27, 2025, through August 11, 2025, in accordance with CEQA requirements. The Final EIR includes the Draft EIR, all technical appendices, comments received during the public review period, and written responses to those comments. As part of the environmental review process, comments and recommendations provided by reviewing agencies were considered and incorporated into the project where appropriate. In response to comments received from Monterey-Salinas Transit, the City included conditions and coordination measures requiring collaboration between the City, the project developer, and Monterey-Salinas Transit to evaluate opportunities to improve and expand public transportation access and connectivity within the Orchard Lane area.

The Final EIR does not identify any significant new information requiring recirculation pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5 and concludes that the project would result in a significant and unavoidable vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impact that cannot be fully mitigated. Accordingly, prior to approval of the project entitlements, the City Council must certify the Final EIR and adopt the associated CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). Under CEQA, if a project has environmental impacts that cannot be fully avoided, the City must evaluate those impacts along with the project’s overall public benefits before making a final decision. The City Council will independently review the environmental analysis, mitigation measures, and project benefits prior to taking action.

At this time, the City Council is tasked with reviewing and considering Resolution No. 6375, certification of the Final EIR included as Exhibit A, adopting the CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations included as Exhibit B, and adopting the MMRP included as Exhibit C.

Following the environmental determination, the City Council will consider a separate action through Ordinance No. 781 to consider approval of the Planned Unit Development (PUD-24002) and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (TM-24003), based on the findings and analysis previously discussed in this report.

Public Notice Requirements
A Notice of Public Hearing for this item was published in the Salinas Californian on June 6, 2026, and distributed in accordance with applicable provisions of the Soledad Municipal Code to property owners within 300 feet of the project site.

Attachment(s):
270
RESOLUTION NO. 6375

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD

CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING CEQA

FINDINGS AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PROPOSED

ALMOND ACRES PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Soledad is the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Almond Acres Project (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study was prepared for the Project, which identified potentially significant environmental impacts, including vehicle miles traveled (VMT), requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR); and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation (NOP) was circulated on March 10, 2025, to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, and interested parties, initiating a 30-day public review period that concluded on April 10, 2025, during which written comments were received and considered in preparation of the Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was circulated for a 45-day public review period from June 27, 2025, through August 11, 2025, and was made available to the State Clearinghouse, responsible and trustee agencies, and members of the public in compliance with CEQA requirements; and WHEREAS, the Final EIR (SCH# 2025030381) was prepared and consists of the Draft EIR, all technical appendices, comments received during the public review period, and written responses to those comments, as well as clarifications and revisions made in response to agency and public input; and
WHEREAS, comments on the Draft EIR were received from agencies including, but not limited to, the Native American Heritage Commission, Monterey-Salinas Transit, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California Department of Transportation, Monterey Bay Air Resources District, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the Final EIR identifies that the Project will result in a significant and unavoidable impact related to vehicle miles traveled (VMT), which cannot be fully mitigated to a less-than-significant level; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, where significant impacts remain unavoidable, the City must adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations based on the Project’s social, economic, housing, and planning benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared CEQA Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to ensure implementation and enforcement of all feasible mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR; and
271
WHEREAS, the Final EIR was made available for public and agency review consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5, and no significant new information was identified requiring recirculation of the document; and
WHEREAS, the City of Soledad Planning Commission held a duly noticed special public hearing on June 1, 2026, at which it considered the Staff Report, presentation, public testimony, and all documentary evidence submitted, and reviewed the complete administrative record, including the environmental documentation; and
WHEREAS, following its review and consideration of the project and environmental documents, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final EIR, CEQA Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations, along with the associated project entitlements; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Soledad thereafter held a duly noticed public hearing on June 17, 2026, at which it introduced and considered the proposed project, including the environmental documentation, CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, MMRP and associated entitlements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will conduct a subsequent duly noticed public hearing on July 1, 2026, for formal consideration and potential adoption of the Final EIR, CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, MMRP and project entitlements; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Soledad hereby acknowledges receipt of the Planning Commission’s recommendation and proceeds with consideration of the Final EIR, CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP for the Almond Acres project and hereby finds, determines, and approves as follows:

Section 1: Certification Recommendation
The City Council hereby certifies the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2025030381) provided as “Exhibit A”, as complete and adequate under CEQA.

Section 2: CEQA Findings
The City Council hereby adopts the CEQA Findings provided as “Exhibit B”, including findings regarding project impacts, mitigation measures, and feasibility.

Section 3: Statement of Overriding Considerations
The City Council hereby adopts a Statement of Overriding Considerations, provided within “Exhibit B”, recognizing that certain significant environmental impacts cannot be fully mitigated, but that the benefits of the Project outweigh those impacts.

Section 4: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
272
The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) provided as “Exhibit C”, to ensure compliance with all applicable mitigation measures.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a duly noticed, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Soledad held on the 17th day of June, 2026.

AYES, and in favor thereof Councilmembers:

NOES, Councilmembers:

ABSENT, Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
________________________________
ANNA M.VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk
Exhibits
A- Final EIR
B- CEQA Findings

C- MMRP
273
Final Environmental Impact Report
Almond Acres
SCH# 2025030381
April 27, 2026
Prepared by
EMC Planning Group
Exhibit A
274
275
This document was produced on recycled paper.

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

ALMOND ACRES
SCH# 2025030381

PREPARED FOR
City of Soledad
Ariana Mora, Senior Planner
248 Main Street
Soledad, CA 93960
Tel 831.223.5020
[email protected]

PREPARED BY
EMC Planning Group Inc.
601 Abrego Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Tel 831.649.1799
Fax 831.649.8399
Ron Sissem, Senior Principal
[email protected]
www.emcplanning.com
April 27, 2026
276
277
EMC Planning Group Inc.

Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1-1

1.1 CEQA Requirements....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Purpose of Public Review ............................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Final EIR............................................................................................................................ 1-3

2.0 DRAFT EIR COMMENTS AND RESPONSES ........................................................2-1

2.1 CEQA Requirements....................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Written Comments on the Draft EIR........................................................................... 2-1 278
279
Section 1.0 Introduction 1-1 EMC Planning Group
Almond Acres Final EIR April 2026

1.0 Introduction

1.1 CEQA Requirements
Before approving a project that may cause a significant environmental impact, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the City of Soledad (“City”), acting as the Lead Agency under CEQA, to prepare and certify a final environmental impact report (“final EIR”). The contents of a final EIR are specified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15132, which states that:

The final EIR shall consist of:
a) The draft EIR or a revision of the draft;
b) Comments and recommendations received on the draft EIR either verbatim or in summary; c) A list of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the draft EIR; d) The responses of the Lead Agency to significant environmental points raised in the review and consultation process; and
e) Any other information added by the Lead Agency.

All comments addressing environmental issues received on the draft EIR during the public review period from June 27, 2025 to August 11, 2025 have been addressed in this final EIR.

CEQA Guidelines section 15204(a) states that in reviewing a draft EIR, persons and public agencies should focus on the sufficiency of the document in identifying and analyzing the possible impacts on the environment and ways in which the significant effects of the project might be avoided or mitigated. Comments are most helpful when they suggest additional specific alternatives or mitigation measures that would provide better ways to avoid or mitigate the significant environmental effects. At the same time, reviewers should be aware that the adequacy of an EIR is determined in terms of what is reasonably feasible, in light of factors such as the magnitude of the project at issue, the severity of its likely environmental impacts, and the geographic scope of the project.

Per CEQA Guidelines section15204(a), CEQA does not require a lead agency to conduct every test or perform all research, study, and experimentation recommended or demanded by commenters.

Likewise, a lead agency also need not respond to general reference materials submitted in support of comments, comments that repeat those already considered, or comments that are clearly irrelevant. 280
Section 1.0 Introduction 1-2 EMC Planning Group
Almond Acres Final EIR April 2026
According to CEQA Guidelines section 15204(a), when responding to comments, lead agencies need only respond to significant environmental issues and do not need to provide all information requested by reviewers, as long as a good faith effort at full disclosure is made in the EIR, as also described in CEQA Guidelines sections 15088(c) and 15132(d).

CEQA Guidelines section 15204(c) states that reviewers should explain the basis for their comments, and should submit data or references offering facts, reasonable assumptions based on facts, or expert opinion supported by facts in support of the comments. Pursuant to section 15064, an effect shall not be considered significant in the absence of substantial evidence.

CEQA Guidelines section 15088 requires the lead agency to provide a written proposed response to a public agency on comments made by that public agency at least 10 days prior to certifying an EIR.

Written responses to comments have been prepared to address comments on the project and have been sent to the commenting agencies and organizations.

CEQA Guidelines 15095(a) also requires that the lead agency file a copy of the final EIR with the appropriate planning agency of any city, county, or city and county where significant effects on the environment may occur. A copy of this final EIR is available for review at the City of Soledad Community and Economic Development Department, 248 Main Street, Soledad.

1.2 Purpose of Public Review
CEQA Guidelines section 15200 indicates that the purposes of the public review process include the following:
 sharing expertise;
 disclosing agency analysis;
 checking for accuracy;
 detecting omissions;
 discovering public concerns; and
 soliciting counter proposals.

In compliance with CEQA public noticing requirements, the City of Soledad prepared a draft EIR for the proposed project that was circulated for public review from June 27, 2025 to August 11, 2025. The City received comments from three agencies.
281
Section 1.0 Introduction 1-3 EMC Planning Group
Almond Acres Final EIR April 2026

1.3 Final EIR
This final EIR has been prepared to address timely comments received on the draft EIR in the manner specified in the Notice of Completion/Availability and, together with the draft EIR, constitutes the complete Almond Acres Final EIR. This final EIR is organized into the following sections:
 Section 1 - introduction to the final EIR; and
 Section 2- list of persons, organizations, and public agencies that commented on the draft EIR, written comments on the draft EIR and the responses to those comments.

Responding to the comments on the draft EIR did not require any changes to the draft EIR. 282
Section 1.0 Introduction 1-4 EMC Planning Group
Almond Acres Final EIR April 2026
This side intentionally left blank.
283
Section 2.0 Draft EIR Comments and Responses 2-1 EMC Planning Group Almond Acres Final EIR April 2026

2.0 Draft EIR Comments and Responses

2.1 CEQA Requirements
CEQA Guidelines section 15132(c) requires that a final EIR contain a list of persons, organizations, and public agencies that have commented on the draft EIR. A list of the correspondence received during the public review period is presented below.

CEQA Guidelines sections 15132(b) and 15132(d) require that a final EIR contain the comments that raise significant environmental points in the review and consultation process, and written responses to those comments. A copy of each comment letter or other form of correspondence received during the public review period is provided, with each letter identified by a number at the top of the first page. Individual comments to which responses are provided are numbered along the right margin in each letter. Responses corresponding to the numbered comments are presented immediately following each letter.

Where required, revisions have been made to the text or graphics of the draft EIR in response to comments. Comments that trigger changes to the draft EIR are so noted as part of the response.

Revisions to the draft EIR are included in Section 3.0, Changes to the Draft EIR.

2.2 Written Comments on the Draft EIR
The City received written comments from the following agencies during the public review period:

1. Monterey Bay Air Resources District (“air district”), July 31, 2025;

2. Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST), August 7, 2025; and

3. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), August 11, 2025.

Comments and responses to comments on environmental topics are provided on the following pages.
284
August 7, 2025
Ariana Mora
City of Soledad
248 Main Street
Soledad, CA 93960
RE: Notice of Availability / Notice of Public Comment Period for the Draft EIR for the Almond Acres Subdivision
Dear Ms. Mora:

Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST) provides public transportation throughout Monterey County and operates an intracity fixed-route circulator and regional service to the City of Soledad. MST has reviewed the Notice of Availability and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Almond Acres Subdivision and would like to make the following comments for your consideration:

MST-Soledad Existing Services
MST provides daily regional service between Salinas and King City with two stops in the City of Soledad at Front & San Vicente and the Mission Center Shopping Center with Line 23 (Salinas – King City). At the time of this letter, Line 23 operates hourly with departures from Soledad to Salinas (northbound) between 6:17 AM to 7:29 PM on weekdays. Trips to King City (southbound) also operate on an hourly schedule between 7:04 AM to 7:05 PM on weekdays. Line 23X is an express route and is also available for Soledad residents who travel on weekdays during peak commute hours.

MST’s Line 32 (Soledad), the new fixed route circulator service in Soledad, kicked off in January 2025 and replaced MST’s On-Call services. Line 32 provides service to 18 bus stops every 30 minutes on weekdays between 6:45 AM to 6:39 PM, while also providing simple transfers for regional travel with Line 23. The new bus stops are located throughout the City of Soledad and provide access to the Downtown Front Street Corridor, K-12 Schools, Hartnell College, shopping centers, and social/health services. MST requests that the Draft EIR include current route and schedule information for MST’s Line 32 (Soledad) and Line 23 (Salinas – King City). Please visit MST’s website or contact MST staff for more information.

Draft EIR Comments
Transportation
Although VMT reduction measures were deemed infeasible and unavoidable, MST would like to encourage the Developer and City of Soledad to find appropriate solutions for Project related VMT impacts. Since the implementation of MST’s Line 32, transit ridership increased 12.6% compared to the previous years in the City of Soledad. The future Almond Acres subdivision will have access to one (1) 1 ___________________________________ ______________
2 285
bus stop serviced by Line 32, within walking distance, which increases the Project’s potential for transit ridership and reductions in Vehicle Miles Traveled. To comply with the City’s General Plan Policy C-10 and meet VMT reduction goals, MST would like to respectfully request bus stop infrastructure consistent with MST’s Designing for Transit Guidelines (2020) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The bus stop infrastructure should be provided adjacent to the Almond Acres Subdivision on Orchard Lane. MST plans to extend the transit service in the City of Soledad once dedicated funds and staff are available. Every stop is unique based on the surrounding built environment, existing street, and density of development. Please contact MST staff during the design phase of the requested bus stop to ensure the bus stop provides the best possible infrastructure for transit service and Soledad residents.

MST-VMT Reduction Resources
MST recommends the Developer collaborate with City of Soledad to share MST’s resources once future residents move into the Almond Acres project. VMT reduction resources include the following:
• Travel Training: MST offers free fixed-route travel training to teach interested individuals, groups, and organizations how to ride the MST bus network safely and independently. Training involves a brief classroom session and/or a bus ride accompanied by a travel trainer. • MST’s Group Discount Program: Provides 31-Day MST GoPasses at a substantially reduced price if bus passes are purchased in bulk. Discounts are available for residential developments that serve the elderly and people with disabilities.
• Commute with Enterprise & MST: MST has partnered with Enterprise to provide vanpooling options for commuters who travel to the same area in Monterey County. Enterprise connects a minimum of four (4) individuals, who commute to or from Monterey County, and provides them with a van or SUV. Vanpools receive up to a $500 monthly subsidy per vehicle from MST if they complete monthly reports.

MST would like to thank the City of Soledad for the opportunity to comment. As the Almond Acres project moves forward, we ask the City to continue to collaborate with MST to ensure future housing developments link to transportation and services. If you have any questions about the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 831-264-9288.

Sincerely,
Emma Patel
Planning Manager _____________________
2 cont'd _________________________________________________ 3 286
Section 2.0 Draft EIR Comments and Responses 2-4 EMC Planning Group Almond Acres Final EIR April 2026
Letter 1 – Monterey-Salinas Transit

1. MST provides information on its regional and local bus service, including its new Line 32 in Soledad. Line 32 is a new fixed route circulator to provides service to 18 bus stops in the city every 30 minutes and also providing transfers for regional travel with Line 23, the latter of which provides service between King City and Salinas.

The information is acknowledged. It does not raise an environmental issue and therefore, no further response is required.

2. MST states that although the project VMT impact was deemed significant and unavoidable, the developer and City should find appropriate solutions for the impact. MST notes that with Line 32 now operational, ridership in the city has increased and that the project site is within walking distance of a bus stop on Line 32. MST requests that bus stop infrastructure be constructed adjacent to the project site on Orchard Lane.

City staff has coordinated with the project developer and will coordinate with MST on any future bus stop improvements on Orchard Lane. See also the discussion regarding bus stops on page 5-5 of the draft EIR. No changes to the draft EIR are required.

3. MST recommends that the developer collaborate with the City to share MST’s resources available to new residents. VMT reduction resources are identified as Travel Training, Group Discount Program, and Commute with Enterprise & MST.

See the response to comment 2 above. The City could consider requesting the developer to provide the resources suggested with the sale of each home. However, there is no way to quantify a reduction in VMT associated with sharing these resources. See also response to Letter 2, comment 1 below. The VMT impact would still be significant and unavoidable. No changes to the draft EIR are required.
287
Serving Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties 24580 Silver Cloud Court Monterey, CA 93940
PHONE: (831) 647-9411 • FAX: (831) 647-8501
Richard A. Stedman, Air Pollution Control Officer
July 31, 2025
Ariana Mora
Senior Planner
248 Main St.

Soledad, CA 93960
Submitted via email: [email protected]
Re: Almond Acres Subdivision and Planned Unit Development – Nino Homes at Almond Acres Dear Ms. Mora,
Thank you for providing the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) with the opportunity to comment on the June 9, 2025 Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Almond Acres Subdivision and Planned Unit Development Project. MBARD has reviewed the EIR and has the following comments:

Project Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT)
In section 5.0 Transportation of the Draft EIR, on page 5-5, the lead agency concludes that the project will generate VMT per capita that exceeds the 15% below existing VMT threshold of significance as determined by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR). Mitigation measures identified in the report reduce some VMT, however, it states that an additional 8.2% reduction in VMT is not feasible and cannot be achieved. MBARD recommends that the City of Soledad re-evaluate the project’s VMT considering recommendations from Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) and OPR.

Monterey-Salinas Transit VMT Mitigation
In the March 25, 2025 comment letter issued by MST, attached with this Draft EIR regarding the VMT exceedance of the project, MST identifies bus “Line 32” within the City of Soledad which kicked off in January of 2025 as the most convenient route for residents of the new Almond Acres subdivision. Line 32 provides service at 18 bus stops, two of which are within walking distance of the proposed project.

Furthermore, MST recommended a Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM) be developed to identify potential improvements to sidewalks and crosswalks along specific roads to ensure that future residents of the project have access to these two bus stops. MBARD endorses MST’s recommendation for the development of a TDM and believes that its implementation could help further mitigate VMT generated from this project as well as provide the residents of Soledad access to mass transit to further reduce pollution emissions within the North Central Coast Air Basin.

Micromobility
Providing “micromobility” options to residents of the new Almond Acres subdivision can be an effective way of reducing the projects VMT to within OPR’s 15% threshold. Micromobility is defined as active transportation methods that directly replace motor vehicle usage. Examples of micromobility include but are not limited to bicycles, electric bicycles, wheelchairs, and scooters. The primary goal of providing access to micromobility options is to bridge the first and last mile gap while providing clean and safe ________________ 1 __________________________
2 _______________
3 288
Richard A. Stedman, Air Pollution Control Officer
alternative forms of transportation to and from transit centers. MBARD recommends the lead agency implement a micromobility program that both fits the needs of the community and is feasible and sustainable.

OPR Guidance
OPR has provided a document to help assist in determining VMT impacts as well as provide examples of appropriate VMT mitigation measures. Page 22, Section H of the Technical Advisory: On Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA provides an extensive list of mitigation measures that are feasible within a range of project sizes and scopes. MBARD recommends utilizing this document to assist in the implementation of mitigation measures that can address the VMT impacts of this project.

MBARD appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft EIR for the Almond Acres Subdivision and Planned Unit Development Project. Please let me know if you have any questions. I may be reached at (831) 718-8030 or [email protected].

Regards,
Edward Ballaron
Air Quality Planner I
cc: Richard A. Stedman, Air Pollution Control Officer
David Frisbey, Planning and Air Monitoring Manager
Shawn Boyle, Planning and Air Monitoring Supervisor ________ ______________ 4 289
Section 2.0 Draft EIR Comments and Responses 2-7 EMC Planning Group Almond Acres Final EIR April 2026
Letter 2 – Monterey Bay Air Resources District

1. The air district states that the City should reevaluate the project’s VMT impact considering recommendations from MST.

Refer to the responses to comment #2 and #3 in Letter 1 from MST.

The applicant’s agreement to construct a bus stop along Orchard Lane would not materially affect the VMT analysis in the draft EIR, as a percentage of the project residents are already assumed to utilize transit in the travel demand model used to evaluate VMT impacts of the project. Adding a bus stop closer to the site may nominally increase ridership by residents of the project, but it is unlikely that this change would be sufficient to reduce project VMT/capita to less than significant. Other VMT reduction measures noted by MST may have potential to reduce VMT, but it would be speculative to determine to what extent future residents might avail themselves of these measures initially or consistently over time, and therefore, speculative to quantify if VMT/capita for the project might be reduced.

2. The air district states that it endorses MST’s recommendation for developing a transportation demand management program for the project to further reduce VMT and reduce air emissions.

Refer to the responses to comments 1, 2, and 3 in Letter 1 from MST, and to the response to comment #4 below.

3. The air district identifies “micromobility” options as a tool to reduce project VMT. Examples of micromobility options include bicycles, electric bikes, wheelchairs, and scooters. The purpose of providing micromobility options is to bridge the first and last mile gap to transit access. The air district recommends that the City implement a micromobility program.

Providing micromobility options for accessing transit are acknowledged, and the City could consider implementing a micromobility program in Soledad. Note in the response to comment #2 in Letter 1, that the applicant has agreed, as a condition of approval, to construct a bus stop along the project site frontage. Therefore, project residents would have immediate access to a transit route such that bridging the gap to transit accessibility would be moot for the project. No changes to the draft EIR are required.

4. The air district recommends using the list of VMT mitigation measures in the California Office of Planning and Research’s “Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA Documents” to assist with identifying feasible mitigation measures the VMT impact.

A range of VMT reduction measures were evaluated for their feasibility and validity for the project and for which quantifying associated potential VMT reductions would not be speculative, as discussed in the draft EIR. Sources including the Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA Documents, the California Air Pollution Control 290
Section 2.0 Draft EIR Comments and Responses 2-8 EMC Planning Group Almond Acres Final EIR April 2026
Officers’ publication “Handbook for Analyzing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions, Assessing Climate Vulnerabilities, and Advancing Health and Equity”, and Hexagon Transportation Consultants’ experience with the regional travel demand model and the firm’s experience regarding VMT reduction measure feasibility were considered. After careful review of possible measures with the traffic consultant, the determinations in the project initial study and VMT analysis in Appendix A of the draft EIR, and in Section 5.0, Transportation – Vehicle Miles Traveled of the draft EIR were made.
291
State of California – Natural Resources Agency GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTON H. BONHAM, Director Central Region
1234 East Shaw Avenue
Fresno, California 93710
(559) 243-4005
www.wildlife.ca.gov
Conserving California’s Wildlife Since 1870
August 11, 2025
Ariana Mora, Senior Planner
City of Soledad
248 Main Street Soledad
Monterey, California 93960
(831) 223-5020
[email protected]
Subject: Almond Acres
Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
SCH No.: 2025030381
Dear Ariana Mora:

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) received a DEIR from the City of Soledad pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations regarding those activities involved in the Project that may affect California fish and wildlife.

Likewise, CDFW appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding those aspects of the Project that CDFW, by law, may be required to carry out or approve through the exercise of its own regulatory authority under Fish and Game Code.

CDFW ROLE
CDFW is California’s Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources and holds those resources in trust by statue for all the people of the State (Fish and Game Code, §§ 711.7, subd. (a) & 1802; Pub. Resources Code, § 21070; CEQA Guidelines § 15386, subd. (a)). CDFW, in its trustee capacity, has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary for biologically sustainable populations of those species (Id., § 1802).

CDFW is also submitting comments as a Responsible Agency under CEQA (Pub.

Resources Code, § 21069; CEQA Guidelines, § 15381). CDFW expects that it may need to exercise regulatory authority as provided by the Fish and Game Code. As proposed, for example, activities evaluated in the Plan may be subject to CDFW’s lake Docusign Envelope ID: 5189B80A-C357-4052-82BC-2B722EE7288F 292
Ariana Mora, Senior Planner
City of Soledad
August 11, 2025