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.
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The City Council meeting covered various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included a closed session regarding anticipated and existing litigation, updates from the Building Official and Code Enforcement and Community Services Officer, and a presentation on water awareness. The Council addressed a proclamation for Water Awareness Month, Earth Day, and National Library Week. Action items included the approval of an industrial facility investigation and wastewater source control program, updates to the wastewater salinity management strategy, and a freeway maintenance agreement with Caltrans. Furthermore, the Council reviewed a comprehensive user fee study, discussed public safety plans for the Fourth of July, and authorized the award of a contract for a retaining wall project and the co-sponsorship of the 2026 Rotary Rainbow Run, including street closures and fee waivers. Weed abatement measures were also approved for various properties.
Mar 17, 2026·Board meeting
City Council of San Juan Bautista Regular Meeting
The Council considered several administrative and operational items, including a financial report, an amendment to the professional services agreement with MNS Engineers, and the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on-call environmental and planning consulting services. The meeting also addressed the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element annual progress reports, a request for a fee waiver for the historic fire bell restoration, a freeway maintenance agreement with Caltrans for SR-156, and acceptance of the San Juan Bautista Sanitary Sewer Force Main to Hollister project. Additionally, there was a closed session regarding anticipated litigation and the City Attorney's performance evaluation.
Jan 20, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting agenda included a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (Orozco v. City of San Juan Bautista et al.) and conduct a performance evaluation for the City Attorney. Following a moment of silence in memory of Sarah Georgana Grossi Gularte, the Council addressed the continued election for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. A public hearing was held concerning the General Plan Amendment (REF2025-001) for the 2023-2031 Housing Element 6th Cycle Update, which requires approval of a resolution to update the Housing Element and subsequent submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification. Consent items included approving the affidavit of posting, waiving reading of ordinances, authorizing street closures for the 2026 Arts & Crafts Festival and Rib Cook-Off, accepting the Treasurer's Report for November 2025, adopting a Proclamation Policy, and authorizing the City Manager to issue an RFP for CPA Advisory Services. Action items included discussion on Third Street stripping options, consideration of Committee Assignments, and adoption of a policy governing the annual election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. Informational reports covered the City Manager's update and reports from City Council Representatives.
