CITY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2022
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Leslie Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Flores lead the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jordan, Vice Mayor Flores, Counil Members Freeman
Absent: Council Member Freels
Staff Present: City Manager Reynolds, City Attorney Mall, Deputy City Clerk Paetz
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Appoint Mayor
B. Appoint Vice Mayor
It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to the February Regular meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment received.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Affidavit of Posting Agenda
C. Adopt Resolution 2022-01 of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Proclaiming and Reaffirming the Existence of a Local Emergency in the City D. Adopt Resolution 2022-02 of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Authorizing Street Closures in the City of San Juan Bautista E. Waive Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions on Tonight's Agenda Beyond Title
Council Member Edge pulled Item B, the minutes of November 16, 2021, for discussion and reported she would not approve minutes older than 30 days.
A motion was made by Council Member Edge and seconded by Vice Mayor Flores to approve all items on the Consent Agenda except the minutes. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0-0-1 with Council Member Freels absent.
A motion was made by Council Member Flores and seconded by Council Member Freeman to approve the minutes of November 16, 2021. The motion passed 3-0-1-1 with Council Member Edge abstaining and Council Member Freels absent.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - January 18, 2022 1 5. PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. Drought Response and Water Conservation Presentation by Shawn Novak, Water Resources Association
Presentation was received by Council. No public comment received.
B. Treasurer's Report and Monthly Financial Statements by City Treasurer Michelle Sabathia
City Treasurer Sabathia provided a report. No public comment received.
C. City Manager's Report
City Manager Reynolds provided a report using slides. No public comment received.
D. Reports from City Council Appointees to Regional Organizations and Committees
Council Members reported on meetings they attended. No public comment received.
6. ACTION ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution 2022-03 of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Amending the Budget
City Manager Reynolds provided a report, amending the budget to provide for purchase of 200 COVID test kits at $5,000 for staff, $250,000 budget increase for business grants, new start-up businesses, homeless programs, and school/facility joint use program using ARP Funds. Council Member Edge did not support contributing to a County homeless executive position. Council Member Freeman commented San Juan needs to have a seat at the table for homeless issue, and he would consider contributing 25%. After further discussion changes were made to what was presented. During public comment, Jackie Morris Lopez commented she supports local businesses and tries to shop and eat in town.
A motion was made by Council Member Edge and seconded by Vice Mayor Flores to adopt Resolution 2022-03 Amending the Budget and allocating 5% of the cost of the position, not to exceed $10,000, $25,000 for businesses, $15,000 for non-profits, and $20,000 for new start-up businesses. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0-0-1 with Council Member Freels absent.
B. Adopt Resolution 2022-04 of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Contract with Granicus to Provide Short Term Rental Host Compliance Services
Community Development Director Foucht provided a report. Kester Bonsu of Granicus explained the address identification service" that will scan websites for local addresses using IA. During public comment Jackie Morris Lopez suggested staff could provide these services.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - January 18, 2022 2 A motion was made by Council Member Freeman and seconded by Vice Mayor Flores to adopt Resolution 2022-04 Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Contract with Granicus to Provide Short Term Rental Host Compliance Services.
The motion passed unanimously 4-0-0-1 with Council Member Freels absent.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
It was decided to move Item D up in the agenda out of consideration of staff.
D. Water and Wastewater Update
City Manager Reynolds introduced Project Manager Karl Bjarke, who provided a report. There was no public comment.
A. COVID Employee Prevention Plan
City Manager Reynolds provided a report and a draft policy. During public comment Jackie Morris Lopez suggested staff work with the Health Department to integrate their protocols into the policy.
B. Formation of a Standing Committee on Homelessness with the Office of Education, City of Hollister and San Benito County
City Manager Reynolds provided a report. Flores is vice chair of Homeless Coalition with the County. Discussion about the number of homeless in San Juan Bautista, and whether those living at the RV Park fall under that definition. During public comment Jackie Morris Lopez commented that she does not consider RV park residents as homeless.
C. COVID-19 Update
City Manager Reynolds provided a report. There was no public comment.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Nothing was added for future agendas.
9. COMMENTS
A. City Council
Council members expressed appreciation with presentations tonight.
B. City Manager
No comments were received.
C. City Attorney
No comments were received.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mesh late
Trish Paetz, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - January 18, 2022