Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – August 16, 2022 Page 1
CITY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Leslie Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Jordan, Vice Mayor Flores, Council Members Freels and Freeman
Absent: Council Member Edge
Staff Present: City Manager Reynolds, General Counsel Rathie, Assistant City Manager Foucht, City Treasurer Michelle Sabathia, Deputy City Clerk Lee
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Jordan called for public comments.
Steve Harris spoke about the local food pantry and the community need.
David Medeiros commented on the open letter received by the Planning Commission.
Emily Gottlieb commented on the need to reduce carbon emissions.
Wanda Guibert commented on general matters and concerns facing the community.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
3. CONSENT
A. Approve Affidavit of Posting Agenda
B. Approve the Minutes for the July 19, 2022, Regular Meeting C. Adopt Resolution 2022-64 of the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Proclaiming and Reaffirming the Existence of a Local Emergency in the City
D. Waive Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda Beyond Mayor Jordan called for public comments, seeing none, she closed the public comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Flores to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. The motion was seconded by Council Member Freeman. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 4 Yes/0 No/1 Absent (Edge).
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. City Council and Staff Announcements
Council Members shared announced upcoming meetings and events.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – August 16, 2022 Page 2 B. Reports from City Council Representatives to Regional Organizations and Committees
Council Members shared updates on meetings they attended.
C. Treasurer’s Report and Monthly Financial Statements by City Treasurer Michelle Sabathia
City Treasurer Sabathia provided a brief summary of the staff report and fielded questions from the Council.
D. City Manager’s Report
A. Fire Department Update
Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo reported on general fire matters accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and fielded questions from the Council.
Mayor Jordan called for public comments.
Jackie Morris-Lopez spoke on matters concerning fire safety.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
B. Sheriff Department Update
County Sherriff’s Office Deputy Ryan Miller reported on general police matters concerning the community and surrounding areas.
Mayor Jordan called for public comment. Seeing no comment, she closed the public comments.
City Manager Reynolds presented the staff report accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and fielded questions by the Council.
Discussion ensued amongst the Council.
Mayor Jordan called for public comment.
Steve Harris testified on the need for speed humps/bumps and traffic mediation.
Michael Ponce testified on traffic mediation and speed humps and bumps.
David Medeiros spoke of concerns regarding traffic signs.
Jackie Morris-Lopez spoke con concerns regarding development.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Appointment of Tony Correia to the Planning Commission Mayor Jordan called for public comments.
Jackie Morris-Lopez spoke on the matter of the appointment process.
David Medeiros spoke on the matter of the appointment process.
Tony Correia thanked the Council for their consideration and looks forward to serving the community.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – August 16, 2022 Page 3 Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Flores to appoint Toney Correia to the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Council Member Freels. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 4 Yes/0 No/1 Absent (Edge).
B. Approve a Resolution adopting Community Plan Guiding Principles Assistant City Manager Foucht presented the staff report and fielded questions from the Council.
Mayor Jordan called for public comments.
Deputy City Clerk Lee read a public comment from Cara Vonk into the record.
Michael Groves, Wanda Guibert, Jackie Morris-Lopez, Danny Joe, and David Medeiros all presented concerns regarding the Community Plan Guiding Principles.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Flores to postpone this item to the September 20, 2022, City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Freels. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 4 Yes/0 No/1 Absent (Edge).
C. Establishing a Public Safety Standing Committee
City Manager Reynolds presented the staff report and fielded questions from the Council.
Mayor Jordan called for public comments.
Jackie Morris-Lopez and David Medeiros spoke in favor of the Committee and the community need.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Freels to adopt a resolution establishing a Public Safety Standing Committee. The motion was seconded by Council Member Freeman. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 4 Yes/0 No/1 Absent (Edge).
D. Consider requesting the Board of Supervisor’s approval on 2 positions:
1. A new Sheriff Deputy position
City Manager Reynolds presented the staff report accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and fielded questions by the Council.
Mayor Jordan called for public comments.
Michael Ponce spoke on the matter of additional public safety help in the community.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Freels to adopt a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisor’s approval on a new Sheriff Deputy position. The motion was seconded by Council Member Freeman. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 4 Yes/0 No/1 Absent (Edge).
2. A New Sheriff Multifunctional Services Officer (“MSO”) No action was taken.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – August 16, 2022 Page 4 E. Consider introduction of an ordinance amending section 3-5-155 of the San Juan Bautista Municipal Code and increasing water rates City Manager Reynolds provided the staff report accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation and fielded questions from the Council.
Mayor Jordan called for public comments.
Michael Ponce spoke on the process and increase in water rates.
Jackie Morris-Lopez expressed concern of the process for the increase in the water rates.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
A motion was made by Council Member Freeman to approve an ordinance amending the Municipal Code Section 3-5-155 and increasing water rates. The motion was seconded by Council Member Freels. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 4 Yes/0 No/1 Absent (Edge).
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. General and Municipal Election Update
City Manager Reynolds provided an update on the number of candidates filed, ballot measures, and filing deadlines.
B. Open Recruitment for Planning Commission
City Manager Reynolds reported the filing deadline is Tuesday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Microvi System Permitting Report
Ned Samhouri provided the staff report and fielded questions from the Council.
Mayor Jordan called for public comment.
Michael Ponce provided general comments regarding the system.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
D. 2022 Pavement Management Program Project, San Juan Bautista City Manager Reynolds and Ned Samhouri presented the staff report and fielded questions from the Council.
Mayor Jordan asked for public comments.
Michael Ponce provided comments and concerns regarding the Program and the impact to the community.
Jackie Morris-Lopez provided comments and concerns regarding the Program and the impact to the community.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Jordan closed the public comments.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jordan adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Lee, Deputy City Clerk