Regular City Council Meeting 06-17-26

The City of Soledad held its Regular City Council Meeting on June 17, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved maintenance assessment district levies for fiscal year 2026-27 across multiple districts, with detailed presentations on assessment changes and funding allocations for public facilities and infrastructure maintenance. The council also discussed and approved a consulting services agreement for IT infrastructure upgrades, addressing ongoing server and network issues with local contractors. Additionally, the council received presentations and approved plans related to a 12.48-acre residential subdivision project, including affordable housing components and infrastructure improvements. The meeting included adoption of the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, ensuring compliance for future state grant eligibility. The council accepted a closeout report for a $750,000 state economic development grant supporting small business loans, job creation, and business expansion, with plans to continue leveraging program income for economic development. Finally, the council approved commitment of funds for an Active Transportation Program grant application aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and authorized an agreement with a coalition of homeless service providers to utilize state funding for youth rapid rehousing and supportive services. Motions were passed for all these procurement and funding actions, reflecting the city's ongoing capital improvement, IT modernization, housing development, water resource management, economic development, transportation safety, and homelessness assistance initiatives.