City of San Juan Bautista
The “City of History”
www.san-juan-bautista.ca.us
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, 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
B. Roll Call
2. CLOSED SESSION 5:00 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)) b. Conference with Legal Counsel—Pending Litigation – Dawson et al v. City of San Juan Bautista (California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)) c. Anticipated Litigation - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (one cases).
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3. INTRODUCTION
A. Arielle Goodspeed, Planning Manager
B. Victor Tafoya, Associate Planner
C. Manuel Vidal, Permit Technician
D. Jasmine Parker, Interim Recreation Assistant
4. PROCLAMATION
A. El Teatro Campesino, 60th Anniversary
B. Women’s Empowerment Summit – Patricia Bains (Mrs. B) C. Michael Ponce, 2025 Philanthropist of the Year
5. 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.
6. PRESENTATION
A. Federal Legislative Update – Jayson Brunde, Kylie & Associates B. State Legislative Update – Jaime Rojas, Rojas Communication C. Municipal Services Review – Jennifer Stephenson, San Benito LAFCO D. Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Update – Doug Pike, City Engineer (MNS Engineers)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
A. Replacement of Fire Engine 14 Replacement of Fire Engine 14 Recommendation: No action. Receive the staff report, discuss the current condition and replacement needs for Fire Engine 14, and provide direction to staff as appropriate regarding future planning and procurement options.
B. Update on the 2025 Dia De Los Muertos Event
Recommendation: No action. Receive an update on the Dia De Los Muertos Event.
8. 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. Treasurer’s Report and Monthly Financial Statements
Recommendation: Accept the financial report.
D. Authorizing the Closure of Streets for Certain Special Events in 2025 and 2026 Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing street closures for Rotary Holiday of Lights Parade on December 6, and the Annual Rotary Mission 10 Race on January 31, 2026.
E. Historic Preservation Services Agreement (Amendment No. 1) with Rincon Consulting, Inc.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for professional services with Rincon Consulting Services for historic preservation purposes.
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F. Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Codes with Amendments
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance repealing and rescinding Section 10-1-110, “Codes Adopted by Reference,” of Chapter 10-1, “Buildings,” in Title 10, “Buildings and Subdivisions,” of the San Juan Bautista Municipal Code; and adopt a new Section 10-1-110, “Codes Adopted by Reference; and adopt by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code. (Second Reading)
G. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5-1 of the City of San Juan Bautista Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 Edition of the Fire Code and Appendices of Title 24, Part 9 in its entirety with Certain Exceptions, Modifications and Additions, and Approving Findings to Support Local Modifications.
Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5-1 of the City of San Juan Bautista Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 Edition of the Fire Code and Appendices of Title 24, Part 9 in its entirety with Certain Exceptions, Modifications and Additions Required by Local Climatic, Geological or Topographical, Conditions, and Approving Findings to Support Local Modifications. (Second Reading) H. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025.
I. Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025.
9. 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. Request from Meritage Homes to Extend theTerm of the Rancho Vista Reimbursement Agreement
Recommendation: The Council may choose from the following three options: 1. Approve the proposed resolution authorizing staff to prepare an amendment extending the reimbursement period, to be presented for Council consideration at a future meeting; 2. Deny the request and retain the existing agreement term, which expires on August 23, 2031; and
3. Provide direction to staff to perform additional analysis or negotiate revised terms before returning the item to Council for further consideration.
B. Request for Fee Waiver for Commemorative Bench
Recommendation: Consider the request from The Spirit of San Juan Bautista to waive City-controlled encroachment-related fees for the installation of a commemorative bench honoring Richard Ponce, and provide direction by either: 1. Approving the Resolution waiving City-controlled encroachment-related fees totaling $450; or 2. Declining to approve the fee waiver; or 3. Providing alternative direction to staff regarding the request.
C. Historic Resources Board / Planning Commission Vacancy Recommendation: The Ad Hoc Committee to provide report on the candidate applications for Historic Resources Board/Planning Commission and make a recommendation to the City Council to fill one vacancy.
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. City Manager’s Report
a. Public Safety Department Update
b. Fire Department Update
c. Sheriff Department Update
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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.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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Elizabeth Soto, City Clerk
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 Monday before 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 Thursday, November 13, 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/.