05-20-2026 Regular City Council Meeting

The City of Soledad held its regular City Council meeting on May 20, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement topics included the presentation and approval of preliminary annual engineers reports and the intention to levy and collect annual assessments for various maintenance and benefit assessment districts, with public hearings scheduled for June 17, 2026. The council also discussed ongoing capital improvement projects such as the recycled water project and pedestrian safety improvements funded by grants. Additionally, the council reviewed staffing vacancies and recruitment efforts, highlighting a 95.4% employee retention rate and ongoing recruitment strategies. Public safety and code enforcement challenges were addressed, including funding for animal control services and the need for updated municipal codes to improve enforcement capabilities. The council also provided direction to oppose the development of ICE detention facilities in the Bay Area and Central Coast regions, with plans to send a letter of opposition and review local zoning ordinances. Several motions related to resolutions for assessment districts were unanimously approved. The meeting featured presentations from the youth council on street safety initiatives and recognized community members and students for their achievements.