Urban Growth Boundary/Sphere Of Influence Committee Special Meeting
The committee meeting focused on a targeted general plan amendment related to an infill development strategy. Key discussion topics included an opportunity site evaluation for three distinct areas: Fourth Street/The Alameda, Muckelemi Street, and properties south of San Juan Hollister Road. The committee reviewed potential policy directions regarding redevelopment, parcel consolidation, and the establishment of gateway character for these areas. Additionally, the committee discussed the planning implications of parcels located within versus outside the council-adopted sphere of influence, including the need for potential future reconsiderations of boundary lines and associated fiscal and land use impacts.
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The committee convened to review the Historic Preservation Ordinance update. Key discussion topics included reviewing the revised draft of the ordinance, providing formal comments and direction for incorporation into the public draft, and recommending that the revised draft be forwarded to the Planning Commission for further review and consideration for approval. The committee evaluated various aspects of the proposed ordinance, including procedural options, definitions of major and minor alterations, and the proposed Certificate of Appropriateness process.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Regular Meeting
The City Council conducted a regular meeting that included a closed session regarding existing litigation and an employee performance evaluation. Proclamations were issued for National Health Center Week and National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. A public hearing was held regarding the Recology annual solid waste collection rate adjustment. Consent agenda items included financial statements, the approval of on-call consultants for environmental and planning services, a sewer rate study, and a joint agreement for media services. Action items involved authorizing the design and construction of a downtown shared trash, recycling, and organics enclosure on Mariposa Street, appointing representatives to a regional agency governance committee, and filling vacancies on the Planning Commission and Historic Resources Board.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista Special Meeting
The meeting covered a closed session regarding existing litigation. Key agenda items included a presentation on the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, the adoption of a policy for the use of City property for banners and temporary signage, and the adoption of a parks and facilities use policy, which also reconciled historical records for Abbe Park. The Council reviewed a development impact fee nexus consideration, resulting in a decision to maintain existing fees, and received an update on the State Route 156 and The Alameda eastbound right-hand turn lane improvement project. Additionally, the Council discussed the Municipal Communications Facilities Policy and economic development priorities for the historic downtown revitalization strategy.
