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Council declines to approve district block‑party resolution amid budget concerns
Summary
Council debated a district 'back-to-school' block party and resource fair that relied on $1,200 district outreach allocations; after concerns about timing and budget shortfalls, a motion to approve Resolution 6395 failed and the item will be revisited with policy guidance.
The Soledad City Council considered Resolution 6395, a request to authorize a district 'back‑to‑school' block party and resource fair that would require a street closure and rely on a per‑district outreach allocation budgeted at $1,200.
Council discussion focused on whether it is appropriate to approve event funding before the FY 2026‑27 budget is formally adopted and on the need for clear policies governing councilmember‑hosted events. One council member raised concerns that the timing is poor given the budget shortfall following the Measure A election and suggested returning the matter later with a policy on allowable council‑sponsored events. Staff said the $1,200 figure reflects the outreach allocation that will be included in each councilmember's FY 2026‑27 budget.
A substitute motion to approve the resolution was seconded but failed on the floor. Council members noted that expenditures of funds require an affirmative vote of the members present and that with two members absent a unanimous vote is needed; because at least one member opposed, the motion failed. The item was not approved and council indicated interest in clarifying procedures and policies before moving forward with similar event approvals.
