City of San Juan Bautista
The “City of History”
www.san-juan-bautista.ca.us
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023, 5:00 P.M.
HYBRID MEETING
City Hall, Council Chambers
311 Second Street, San Juan Bautista, California
AGENDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Sabathia
B. Roll Call
2. CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – (California Government Code section §54957(b)(1)) – the City Manager.
3. PROCLAMATION
A. Public Works Week, May 21-27, 2023
B. National Preservation Month Awards: Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor 179; and Drew and Peggy Neubauer
C. LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June 2023
4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments generally are limited to three minutes per speaker on items that are not on the agenda and are under the City’s subject matter jurisdiction. The Mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule.
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SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS PROCEDURES
If you wish to make a general public comment and are attending in person, please fill out a speaker card. If you are attending via Zoom, join the Zoom Webinar, and use the "Raise Hand" or if joining by telephone, press *9 on your telephone keypad icon.
Written comments may be submitted via mail to the Deputy City Clerk at City Hall (P.O. Box 1420, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045), or emailed to [email protected] no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments will be read into the record provided that the reading does not exceed three (3) minutes.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. San Juan Bautista Business Association Annual Report
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Weed Abatement
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance, ordering the abatement of weeds thereon, and conduct a public hearing for the receipt of objections.
7. CONSENT
All matters listed under the San Juan Bautista City Council Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
A. Approve the Affidavit of Posting Agenda.
B. Waive the Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda Beyond the Title.
C. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2023.
D. Approve the Joint Workshop Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2023.
E. Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2023.
F. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023.
G. Approve the Joint Workshop Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2023.
H. Approve a RESOLUTION Confirming the continued Existence of Two Local Emergencies Related to Excessive Winter Storms Affecting the City of San Juan Bautista.
I. Approve a RESOLUTION Ratifying the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for Valle Vista Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1.
J. Approve a RESOLUTION Declaring the City’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within Valle Vista Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Setting the Time and Place for a Hearing On Said Assessment.
K. Approve a RESOLUTION Authorizing approval of a contract with David J Powers and Associates, Inc. for environmental review of Development Permit In Response to a Notice To Abate A Public Nuisance: 451 San Juan Hollister Rd.
L. Approve a RESOLUTION approving a grant application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund program to help fund the Abbe Park Renovation project; committing to providing matching funds; agreeing to maintain Abbe Park for outdoor uses; and appointing the City Manager as the agent for the City administering the grant through the completion of the project.
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M. Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a Professional Services Contract with Realty Group Inc. to prepare and obtain Certification of the City of San Juan Bautista 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2024-2031).
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. Reports from City Council Representatives to Regional Organizations and Committees B. City Council Announcements
This is an opportunity for the Council and staff to share the community calendar and announce upcoming dates of interest to the general public.
C. Treasurer’s Report and Monthly Financial Statements
Receive Report from City Treasurer Michelle Sabathia.
D. City Manager’s Report
a. Fire Department Update
b. Sheriff Department Update
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County (EDC) - San Benito County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) strategy schedule for publication of the draft and public review.
B. Revising Title 13 “Violations” by Repealing and Replacing Article 4 “Noticed Nuisance Abatement Procedure” and Article 5 “Emergency Nuisance Abatement Procedures” of Chapter 1 “Enforcement” by Adoption of an Ordinance Entitled “Alternative Public Nuisance Abatement Procedures.”
C. Receive presentation of the City’s Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and schedule workshops.
Draft Fiscal Year 2023/34 Budget.
D. Discussion related to letter dated April 26, 2023 regarding the Use of Name “San Juan Bautista Business Association.
E. Revisiting Zoning Code Section 11-04-110 Regarding Regulation of Large-Scale Retail, Formula Retail, Formula Restaurant and Formula Visitor Accommodations Businesses.
10. ACTION ITEMS
A. Approve the Agreement with the City of Hollister for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement with the City of Hollister, and directing the City Manager to present the Agreement to the City of Hollister for approval.
B. Approve a Public Utility Easement Deed from the City of Hollister for the Sanitary Sewer Force Main to Hollister Project.
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to execute the Public Utility Easement Deed (“Deed”) for the transportation of domestic wastewater (the “Grantee’s Facilities”) along with the right of ingress and egress over, upon and across that certain real property commonly known as San Benito County APNs 052-100-0010 (2690 Old San Juan Hollister Road) and 052-100-0070 (2690 Old San Juan Hollister Road. and direct the City Manager to present this Easement to the City of Hollister for approval.
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C. Review Zoning Ordinance Chapter 11-04 Additional Development Standards, Section 11-04- 030 Mixed Use, Commercial and Industrial Districts.
Recommendation: Direct the Planning Commission to evaluate and recommend to the City Council alternatives for amendment of Zoning Ordinance Section 11-04-030 and any related Zoning Ordinance provisions.
11. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
Any addendums will be posted within 72 hours of regular meetings or 24 hours of special meetings, unless otherwise allowed under the Brown Act. City Council reports may be viewed at the City of San Juan Bautista City Hall at 311 Second Street San Juan Bautista, and are posted on the City website www.san-juan-bautista.ca.us subject to Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting, or by emailing [email protected] or calling the Deputy Clerk (831) 623-4661 during normal business hours.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Govt. Code 54953(a), the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Deputy City Clerk, a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting at (831) 623-4661.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on Friday, May 12, 2023, on the bulletin board at City Hall, 311 Second Street, the bulletin board at the City Library, 801 Second Street, the bulletin board at the entrance to the United States Post Office, 301 The Alameda, and the City’s website.
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