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.
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Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are:
Mayor Anna Velazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Ansaldo-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 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 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 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 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 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.
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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 p.m. del día de la reunión programada a la Secretaria Municipal al email [email protected]. Los comentarios están limitados a 250 palabras o menos y se hará un esfuerzo para leer su comentario en el registro, pero es posible que algunos comentarios no se lean debido a limitaciones de tiempo. La Secretaria Municipal leerá los comentarios del correo electrónico, siempre que la lectura no exceda los tres (3) minutos. Los comentarios enviados por correo electrónico pasarán a formar parte del registro.
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CERTIFICATION
I, Megan Hunter, City Clerk of the City of Soledad, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda was posted at City Hall by Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager