City of San Juan Bautista
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026, 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—Anticipated Litigation – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9(e)(2): (1 case) b. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation – Orozco v. City of San Juan Bautista et al. (California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1))
3. INTRODUCTION
A. Dan Paolini, Building Official
B. Luis Salazar, Code Enforcement and Community Services Officer Page | 2 City Council April 21, 2026
4. PRESENTATION
A. Water Awareness, Lundi Barroso-Osorio, Water Conservation Program Manager
5. PROCLAMATION
A. Water Awareness Month, May 2026 – Water Resources Association of San Benito County B. Earth Day, April 22, 2026
C. National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026
6. 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.
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. Treasurer’s Report and Monthly Financial Statements
Recommendation: Accept the financial report for January 2026.
D. Consider Resolution Declaring the Condition of Certain Properties to Constitute a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement of Weeds Thereon, and Noticing a Hearing for the Receipt of Objections to the Proposed Abatement
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION Declaring the Condition of Certain Properties to Constitute a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement of Weeds Thereon, and Noticing a Hearing for the Receipt of Objections to the Proposed Abatement.
E. Award Of Contract for The Alameda/Hwy 156 Right-Hand Turn Lane Retaining Wall Project
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION awarding the contract F. Loduca Co for The Alameda/Hwy 156 Right-Hand Turn Lane Retaining Wall Project, in the amount of $41,041.00; Approve a project contingency fund of $4,104.00; and authorize the City Manager to approve potential contract change orders and other construction contingencies within said fund.
F. Street Closure for the Rotary Rainbow Run, June 6, 2026 Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing temporary street closures on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the Rotary Rainbow Run.
G. 2026 Rotary Rainbow Run Co-Sponsorship and Fee Waiver Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the city to co-sponsor the 2026 Rotary Rainbow Run, provide in-kind services, and waive applicable City fees associated with the event.
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H. Permit the Use of Safe and Sane Fireworks Within the City; and Authorize Anzar High School Booster Club to Sell Safe and Sane Fireworks for the Fourth of July Holiday Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION Authorizing Non-Profit Organization Anzar High School Booster Club to Sell Safe and Sane Fireworks for the Fourth of July Holiday; and Permit the Use of Safe and Sane Fireworks Within the City, Only Between Noon and 10:00 p.m., on July 4, 2026.
I. Approval of Drainage and Maintenance Agreement for 45 Washington Street Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Drainage and Maintenance Agreement with the property owner for stormwater treatment facilities located at 45 Washington Street.
J. Assistant to the City Manager Department Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation, and Library Departments for March 2026.
K. Community Development Department Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Community Development Department for March 2026.
L. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2026.
8. ACTION ITEMS
The Recommendation indicates the staff recommendation at the time the agenda was prepared. That recommendation does not limit the City Council alternative actions on any matter before it.
A. Industrial Facility Investigations and Wastewater Source Control Program Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION Accepting the Industrial Facility Investigations Memorandum and implement ongoing industrial monitoring and reporting measures in support of wastewater compliance requirements.
B. Wastewater Salinity Management and Source Control Strategy Update Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION accepting the Collection System Salt Study and implement recommended salinity source control measures, including industrial pretreatment coordination, water softener compliance efforts, and continued monitoring.
C. Freeway Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans for SR-156 / Washington Street Improvements
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION approving a Freeway Maintenance Agreement between the City of San Juan Bautista and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of irrigation, landscaping, and decorative improvements within State Route 156 right-of-way at Washington Street.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
A. Informational Presentation on Comprehensive User Fee Study and Potential Fee Schedule Updates
Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide policy direction to staff for preparation of a proposed fee schedule to be considered by the City Council in May 2026.
B. Fourth of July 2026 Public Safety Strategy
Recommendation: Review and receive the report on the Fourth of July 2026 Public Safety Plan and provide direction.
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10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. Reports from City Council Representatives to Regional Organizations and Committees B. 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
If you wish to make a 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.
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, April 17, 2026 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/.