06-10-2026 Special City Council Meeting

The City of Soledad held a special city council meeting on June 10, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved a 3.4% rate increase for solid waste, recycling, and organic services under the existing exclusive franchise agreement with Tri Cities Disposal and Recycling Services, effective through June 30, 2035, with two optional five-year extensions. The meeting also included approval of a deferred development impact fee agreement with Wood Investments Company Inc. for a retail project at the Marketplace, allowing the developer to defer approximately $173,000 in fees over five years with interest, to facilitate economic development and job creation. Additionally, the council authorized submission of a formal response regarding a proposed forced sewer consolidation project affecting the Hosienda Apartments, emphasizing concerns about jurisdiction and advocating for comprehensive redevelopment funding. The meeting featured discussions on budget workshops, grant applications, and community engagement efforts, with motions passed to approve the rate adjustment and the deferred fee agreement.