City of San Juan Bautista
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
HYBRID MEETING
City Hall, Council Chambers
311 Second Street, San Juan Bautista, California
AGENDA
ZOOM WEBINAR PARTICIPATION
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
2. CLOSED SESSION 5:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Receive public communication from the audience on Closed Session items. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
a. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation – Orozco v. City of San Juan Bautista, et al. (California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1))
3. 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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4. PROCLAMATION
A. LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June 2025
B. Historical Preservation Awards:
Private: The Giraldo House / Public: The Robert Thomas Nyland Building (City Hall) C. Older Americans Month 2025
5. 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.
B. Review and Consider the Approval of a Development Permit for a Remediation and Restoration Plan to Abate the Public Nuisance on Certain Real Property Commonly Known As 451 San Juan Hollister Road (APN: 0025500080) In San Juan Bautista, as Directed by the City of San Juan Bautista City Council Resolution No. 2022-81 Approved on October 25, 2022.
Recommendation: City staff recommends the City Council approve the Remediation and Restoration Plan to abate the public nuisance on certain real property commonly known as 451 San Juan Hollister Road (APN: 0025500080, and approve the Development Permit for the property owner to implement the Remediation and Restoration Plan, subject to the Conditions Attached.
C. Consider Adoption of Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Certain Real Property or Interest in Real Property by Eminent Domain (California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.235) – Item is being continued
Recommendation: Consider adopting a RESOLUTION of necessity for taking by eminent domain the following property or interest(s) in real property for a public use, namely a dedication of a right turn lane at the intersection of State Route 156 and the southwest corner of The Alameda to improve traffic flow and safety ("Right Turn Lane Project"): Assessor Parcel No.: 002-530-031-000
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
A. Treasurer’s Report and Monthly Financial Statements
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 Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances on the Agenda Beyond Title C. Approve a Resolution Authorizing Closure of Streets for Street Mandala 2025 – June 21, 2025 D. Approve a Resolution Authorizing Closure of Streets for Los Padrinos 18th Annual Car Show – June 28, 2025
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E. Valle Vista Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District Recommendation: 1.) Approve A RESOLUTION of the City Council of The City Of San Juan Bautista Ordering Preparation of An Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 For Valle Vista Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
2.) Approve A RESOLUTION of the City Council of The City Of San Juan Bautista Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within Valle Vista Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 For Fiscal Year 2025-26 And Setting the Time and Place for A Hearing on Said Assessment
3.) Receive and consider the attached draft Assessment Report to be the subject of final acceptance at the Public Hearing.
4.) Approve A RESOLUTION Of the City Council of The City Of San Juan Bautista Ratifying the Report Prepared in Connection with The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Levy of Assessments in Connection with Valle Vista Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1
F. Community Facilities District No. 2018-01
Recommendation: 1.) Approve A RESOLUTION of the City Council of The City of San Juan Bautista Ordering Preparation of An Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 For Community Facilities District No. 2018-01
2.) Approve A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City Of San Juan Bautista Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Setting the Time and Place for a Hearing on Said Assessment
3.) Receive and consider the attached draft Engineer’s Report to be the subject of final acceptance at the Public Hearing.
4.) Approve A RESOLUTION of The City Council of The City of San Juan Bautista Ratifying the Report Prepared in Connection with the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Levy of Assessments in Connection with Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 For Fiscal Year 2025-26
G. Adoption of Urban Water Management Plan Participation and Cost Sharing Agreement Recommendation: Adopt a RESOLUTION authorizing the City of San Juan Bautista to participate in the preparation of the 2025 San Benito Urban Area (SBUA) Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), share in the costs of preparation, and designate the City Manager to execute all related documents
H. Staff Retreat Summary and Draft Implementation Plan
Recommendation: Approve a Receive and file this report summarizing the Staff Retreat outcomes and draft action plan developed from the "SOAR with the City of San Juan" retreat sessions held in April 2025. Should time permit, a brief presentation summarizing key points will be provided.
I. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025.
J. Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2025.
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8. ACTION ITEMS
The Recommendation indicates the staff recommendation at the time the agenda was prepared. That recommendation does not limit the City Council's alternative actions on any matter before it.
A. Proposed Organizational Structure and Staffing Plan- Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Preparation
Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction.
B. Fire Protection Services – Status Update and Council Direction Recommendation: Receive the updated report on the status of the Fire Protection Services Contract and authorize staff to enter into a mutually beneficial partnership with San Benito County for fire protection services
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. City Manager’s Report
a. Public Safety Department Update
b. Fire Department Update
c. Sheriff Department Update
B. Reports from City Council Representatives to Regional Organizations and Committees C. City Council and Staff Announcements
This is an opportunity for the Council and staff to share the community calendar and announce upcoming dates of interest to the public.
10. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
Any addendums will be posted not later than 72 hours before 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 City Clerk Elizabeth Soto at [email protected] or calling (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 City Clerk, a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting at (831) 623-4661.
If you challenge any planning or land use decision made at this meeting in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing held at this meeting, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Please take notice that the time within which to seek judicial review of any final administrative determination reached at this meeting is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
A Closed Session may be called during this meeting pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(2) if a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the City on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
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SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Written comments may be submitted via mail to the 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.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 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. Meetings are streamed live at https://www.facebook.com/cityofsanjuanbautista/.