City of San Juan Bautista
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY ~ MAY 17, 2022 ~ 6:00 P.M.
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City Council Meeting
May 17, 2022
2 1. Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
2. Public Comment
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on matters not on this agenda. The law does not permit Council action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances.
If Council action is requested, the Council may place the matter on a future agenda.
3. Consent Items
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion authorizing actions indicated for those items so designated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the City Council, a staff member, or a citizen.
A. Approve Affidavit of Posting the Agenda
B. Adopt the Minutes of April 19, 2022 Meeting
C. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Approving the Report Prepared in Connection with the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Levy of Assessments in Connection with Valle Vista Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
D. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within Valle Vista Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Setting the Time and Place for a Hearing on Said Assessment
E. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Calling a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 8, 2022, Requesting that County of San Benito Agree to Consolidation of Said Election With the Statewide General Election to be Held on Said Date, and Requesting the County to Render Services in Connection With Said Consolidated Election
F. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Proclaiming and Reaffirming the Existence of a Local Emergency in the City G. Waive Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda Beyond Title
4. Presentations, Proclamations, Informational Items and Reports A. City Council and Staff Announcements
This is an opportunity for Council and staff to share the community calendar and announce upcoming dates of interest to the general public.
B. Proclamation Recognizing Historic Preservation Month, May 2022 C. Planning Commission Presentation of Certificates of Recognition for National Preservation Month to Michael and Vina Statua for the Residence at 607 Third Street, and Mary Lopez for 307, 309 and 313-315 Third Street D. Balanced Access San Juan Bautista – Aromas Project presented by President Elise Brentnall
E. San Juan Committee Annual Report
F. Pet Friends Annual Report
G. Treasurer’s Report and Monthly Financial Statements by City Treasurer Michelle Sabathia
H. City Manager’s Report
I. Reports from City Council Representatives to Regional Organizations and Committees
City Council Meeting
May 17, 2022
3 5. Public Hearing
A. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Declaring the Condition of Certain Properties to Constitute a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement of Weeds Thereon, and Conducting a Hearing for the Receipt of Objection to the Proposed Abatement
6. Action Items
A. LGBQT Pride Month: Approve a Proclamation and Authorize the Flying of the Pride Flag for the Month of June 2022 Consistent with City Council Resolution 2021-40
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Accepting the Proposed Water Rate Study and Setting Six Actions into Motion:
1. Accept the Bartell Wells and Associates (BWA) Water Rate Study.
2. Propose that the water rates set forth in the BWA Study and the Rate Table be the increase in rates proposed by this action.
3. Set a public hearing for July 12, 2022 in City Council Chambers at 311 Second Street in San Juan Bautista and virtually by web conference.
4. At the Public Hearing the City Council will hear testimony from all interested persons regarding the proposed water rates.
5. Direct staff to mail notice of the Public Hearing to water customers in the manner set forth in Section 53755(a)(1) of the California Gov. Code.
6. Direct staff to accept written protests.
C. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Authorizing the County, as Lead Agency for the Members of the San Benito Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency, to Conduct Activities Needed on Behalf of the City to Comply with Senate Bill 1383, the Short-lived Climate Pollutant Act and Declaring the Purpose and Need for a Rural Exemption D. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Determining a Specific Time and Place Authorizing the Non-Profit Organization Anzar High School Booster Club consistent with Municipal Codes 5-1-166 and 5- 16-100 to Sell TNT Safe and Sane Fireworks for the July 4th Holiday E. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Approving the Transmittal of an “Open Letter From the City Council To The Planning Commission”
F. Appoint a City Clerk for the Period Ending December 2022.
7. Discussion
A. Receive the Draft City Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/23, and Set May 24th as the first Budget Workshop
B. COVID-19 Update
C. Water and Wastewater Update
9. Future Agenda Items
A. Loayza Subdivision Agreement for May 24th
B. Water Board Settlement Agreement
9. Comments
A. City Council
B. City Manager
C. City Attorney
10. Adjournment