City of San Juan Bautista
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026, 6:00 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. PROCLAMATION / COMMENDATION
A. Binational Health Week, October 2026
B. National Philanthropy Day, November 19, 2026
C. Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, 2026 Page | 2 City Council October 20, 2026
4. PRESENTATION
A. Abbe Park Public Improvements – Project Update
Received update from Dan Paolini, Building Official
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments are generally 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. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the San Juan Bautista Municipal Code pertaining to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)
Continued to the City Council meeting of November 17, 2026.
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 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 August 2026 financial report.
D. Award of Contract for State Route 156 at the Alameda Eastbound Right-Hand Lane Improvements Project
Recommendation: Approve the Plans and Specifications for the State Route 156 at The Alameda Eastbound Right-Turn Lane Improvements Project; approve the RESOLUTION awarding the construction contract to JMS Cement Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $935,578.09; approve the Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers in an amount not to exceed $118,758.00; approve a construction contingency of $46,779.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
E. Street Closure for 2027 Arts and Crafts Festival
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing street closure for the Arts & Crafts Festival, to be held March 20-21, 2027, as depicted in Exhibit A.
F. Amended City Sponsored Events Policy
Recommendation: Approve an amended Resolution updating the established standardized Policy for City-Sponsored Events, providing clear eligibility criteria, application requirements, City support guidelines, accountability measures to ensure alignment with community goals, and budget guidelines.
G. Request for Proposals for On-Call Building Services and Consulting Services and Approval of Professional Services Agreement (Form)
Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Building Services and Consulting Services and approving the form of the Professional Services Agreement for use in negotiations with the selected consultant.
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H. Public Safety Update
Recommendation: Receive the September 2026 Public Safety Statistics Report.
I. Public Works, Library and Recreation Department Update Recommendation: Receive the September 2026 Public Works, Library, and Recreation update.
J. Community Development Department Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Community Development Department for September 2026 K. Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026.
8. ACTION
A. Proclamation of a Local Emergency Related to the Developing 2026-27 El Niño Event Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION proclaiming a local emergency related to the developing 2026-27 El Niño event; authorizing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities; and providing for periodic review by the City Council in accordance with California Government Code Section 8630.
B. Authorization of Funding and Emergency Restoration of Municipal Well No. 5 Recommendation: Approve a RESOLUTION authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $111,656.88 for the rehabilitation of municipal Well No. 5 and replacement of its pump, motor, and associated equipment; authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary agreements subject to City Attorney review; and, if supported by the evidence and findings at the meeting, approving emergency procurement pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
A. Discuss and Provide Direction on the Proposed Chapter 9-5 Mobile Food Facilities and Sidewalk Vending Ordinance
Recommendation: Review and discuss the proposed Chapter 9-5 Mobile Food Facilities and Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and provide staff direction on policy and drafting revisions identified by the City Council at its June 16, 2026, meeting.
10. 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.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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Elizabeth Soto, City Clerk
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 Page | 4 City Council October 20, 2026
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
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.
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 Thursday, October 15, 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.