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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026, 6:00 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—Anticipated Litigation – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9(e)(2): (1 case) c. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – (California Government Code section §54956.7(b)(1)) – the City Attorney.
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3. PROCLAMATION / COMMENDATION
A. National Health Center Week, August 2-6, 2026
B. National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, August 2026
4. 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.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Recology Annual Rate Adjustment and Maximum Allowable Solid Waste Collection Rates
Recommendation: 1.) Hold a Public Hearing to Accept public input and testimony regarding the proposed annual adjustment to the maximum allowable solid waste collection rates, effective July 1, 2026; 2) Approve a Resolution adopting the annual adjustment and establishing the maximum allowable solid waste collection rates as set forth in the resolution.
6. 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 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 June 2026.
D. Approve the On-Call Consultant List of Fourteen (14) Consultants for Environmental Review and Planning Consulting Services
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION approving the following 14 consultants for inclusion on the City's On-Call Environmental Review and Planning Consulting Services List for a three-year term beginning August 18, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029; and authorize the City Manager to execute on-call Professional Services Agreements for the approved term
E. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. for a Sewer Rate Study
Recommendation: Approve A RESOLUTION Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. (RDN) in an amount not to exceed $28,320 for preparation of the City’s Sewer Rate Study and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and make minor, non-substant modifications approved the City Attorney.
F. Joint Agreement with Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP) for Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Media Services
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing a joint Services Agreement between the City of San Juan Bautista, City of Hollister and Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP) for Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Media Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
G. Public Safety Update
Recommendation: Receive an Update on the Monthly Public Safety statistics for June and July 2026 H. Public Works, Library and Recreation Department Update Page | 3 City Council August 18, 2026
Recommendation: Receive an Update for June and July 2026.
I. Community Development Department Update
Recommendation: Receive an Update for June and July 2026.
J. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026.
K. Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026.
L. Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026.
M. Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026.
7. ACTION
A. Authorization for Design and Constructin of a Downtown Shared Trash, Recycle, and Organics Enclosure on Mariposa Street
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION selecting Mariposa Street as the preferred location for a shared downtown trash, recycling, and organics enclosure; authorizing staff to complete stakeholder outreach, Historic Site and Design Review, Planning Commission review, building permits, and other required approvals; authorizing expenditure not to exceed $100,000 from eligible non-General Fund solid waste and grant revenues; and authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts necessary for project design and construction, subject to all required approvals and available funding.
B. Appointment of Representatives to the Regional Agency Governance and Franchise Review Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendation: Appoint the City Manager and Planning Manager as the City of San Juan Bautista's two representatives to serve on the Regional Agency Governance and Franchise Review Ad Hoc Committee; and authorize their participation in advisory discussions regarding the San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency governance structure and future solid waste franchise agreement planning.
C. Historic Resources Board / Planning Commission Vacancy Recommendation: Consider the recommendation of the City Council Ad Hoc Committee and appoint two applicants to the Planning Commission/Historic Resources Board: one to fill the unexpired term ending December 2026 and one to fill the unexpired term ending December 2028.
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 to share the community calendar and announce upcoming dates of interest to the public.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Elizabeth Soto, City Clerk
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AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
Any addenda will be posted not later than 72 hours before regular meetings or 24 hours before 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-juanbautistaca.gov 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 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at (831) 623-4661 or (831) 453-8992.
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, August 14, 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 on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofsanjuanbautista4658.