I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION
IV. CLOSED SESSION
CITY OF SOLEDAD
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR
HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 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 Councill will recess to closed session to confer with its attorney regarding litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)(d-4)- deciding whether to initiate litigation. 1 V. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VII. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. MINUTE MOTION
1. Minute Motion to Approve Proclamation Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, the 175th Anniversary of California Statehood, and the Proud Heritage of the City of Soledad
X. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council.
At this time any member of the public may address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda and items of interest to the public that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. A public comment card should be filled out completely to ensure the speaker is called upon to give comment. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes; the mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule. Please be brief and to the point.
No action or discussion shall be taken on an item not appearing on the agenda.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Draft 4th of July Proclamation
1. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, the 175th Anniversary of California Statehood, and the Proud Heritage of the City of Soledad
2. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming the First Tuesday in August as National Night Out
3. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Recognizing the Month of July as Park and Recreation Month
4. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Soledad Proclaiming July 6th as "Mario Martinez Day" in Honor of Soledad Native and Olympic Weightlifter Mario Martinez All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City Council and will 2 1. Minutes
2. Warrants
3. Human Resources Activity Report
4. Community Engagement Activity Report June 2026
5. Parks & Recreation Department Activity Report
6. Community and Economic Development Department Activity Report
7. Public Works Activity Report
be adopted by one action of the Council unless any Councilmember has any questions or wishes to make a statement or discuss an item. In that event, the Mayor will remove the item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Minutes of 06/17/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
06/11/2026 - 06/25/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Community Engagement Activity Report 06/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Parks and Recreation Activity Report 06/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Building Permits Issued 06/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
3 8. Police Department Activity Report
9. Fire Department Activity Report
10. Resolution No. 6391, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Receiving and Accepting FY 2024/2025 AB 1600 Impact Fee Report
11. Resolution No. 6392, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad "Approving the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027".
12. Resolution No. 6393, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a NonExclusive Professional Service Agreement with 4LEAF Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $190,000 for Plan Review, Inspection, Building Official, and Related Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement
Staff Report
Public Works Activity Report
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Police Department Activity Report 06/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Soledad Activity Report 06/2026
Call Volume 06/2026
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6391
Exhibit A - AB1600 Report Support
Exhibit A - Impact Funds
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6392
Exhibit A - Proposed Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6393
Exhibit A - 4LEAF Consulting Services Agreement FY 2026-27 COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________ 4
13. Resolution No. 6394, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving a NonExclusive Professional Service Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000 for Plan Review, Inspection, Building Official, Planning and Related Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement
14. Resolution No. 6395, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving In-Kind City Services and the Temporary Street Closure of Acacia Street for the District 4 Back to School Block Party and Resource Fair
XII. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
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
Adopt, Waive Reading and Read by Title Only, Ordinance No. 781, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Announcing Findings and Approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD24002) 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
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6394
Exhibit A
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6395
Street Closure Site Map
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Receive the Staff Report
Open the Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing
Council Action
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6375- Environmental Certification
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 COA
Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 781- Entitlement Package
5 XIII. BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 6396, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Soledad Approving an Agreement with The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ("CAL FIRE") for Services From July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, at a Not to Exceed Cost of $3,046,207 for the Duration of the Term, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Soledad
2. Receive Soledad Police Department AB 481 Annual Report and Provide Direction
3. Ordinance No. 782, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Soledad Retroactively Authorizing the Purchase and Use of an Unmanned Aerial System (Drone) and Making Findings in Compliance with Soledad Police Department Policy Manual 709-Military Equipment XIV. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
XV. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
XVI. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
XVII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
Exhibit C to Ordinance No. 781 - Final VTM
Presentation- Almond Acres
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 6396
FY26.27 CAL FIRE Soledad Agreement
CAL FIRE 6 Month Amendment Letter
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Revised AB 481 Annual Report
COUNCIL ACTION: _______________________________
Attachments:
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 782
Policy 613 - Unmanned Aerial System
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 6 to this meeting. (RCRF 35.102-35.104).
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La entrega anticipada de comentarios públicos por correo electrónico debe presentarse antes de las 2:00 p.m. del día de la reunión programada a la Secretaria Municipal al email [email protected]. Los comentarios están limitados a 250 palabras o menos y se hará un esfuerzo para leer su comentario en el registro, pero es posible que algunos comentarios no se lean debido a limitaciones de tiempo. La Secretaria Municipal leerá los comentarios del correo electrónico, siempre que la lectura no exceda los tres (3) minutos. Los comentarios enviados por correo electrónico pasarán a formar parte del registro.
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CERTIFICATION
I, Megan Hunter, City Clerk of the City of Soledad, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda was posted at City Hall by Friday, June 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager