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SAN BENITO COUNTY
SAN BENITO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION

 


 
Kollin Kosmicki
Board of Supervisors
Dom Zanger
Board of Supervisors
Roxanne Stephens
Hollister City Council
Leslie Jordan
San Juan Bautista City Council
Lynn Mello
Public Member
 

Hollister City Hall Council Chambers
375 Fifth Street Hollister CA 95023
LAFCO - REGULAR SESSION-
APRIL 9, 2026
4:00 PM

The meeting will be available through Zoom for those who wish to join or require accommodations

Members of the public may participate remotely via zoom at the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AymmI3p4RSKUh5UFwUO2NQ 


Those participating by phone who would like to make a comment can use the “raise hand” feature by dialing “*9”. In order to receive the full zoom experience, please make sure your application is up to date.

Remote zoom participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the zoom connection malfunctions for any reason, the LAFCO committee reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access.

 

Written Comments & Email Public Comment

Members of the public may submit comments via email by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to the meeting to the LAFCO Clerk at Vdelgado@sanbenitocountyca.gov

 

Public Comment Guidelines

    a. The Commission welcomes your comments.

    b. If participating on Zoom, once you are selected you will hear that you have been unmuted: At this time, please state your first name, last name, and county you reside in for the record.

    c. Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of three (3) minutes, or such other time as may be designed by the Chair.

    e. Please keep your comments, brief, to the point, and do not repeat prior testimony, so that as many people as possible can be heard. Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the LAFCO Clerk at (831) 636-4000, Ext. 13 or email Vdelgado@sanbenitocountyca.gov

1

Call to Order and Roll Call

 
2

Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance

 
2.1.
Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Mello.
 
3

Approve Affidavit of Posting Agenda

 
3.1.
Approve Affidavit of Posting Agenda
 
LAFCO Certificate of Posting 04.09.26
4

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on items that are not on the agenda

 
5

BUSINESS ITEMS - GENERAL BUSINESS, NON-HEARING ITEMS

 
5.1.
Approval of Minutes: March 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
 
3-12-2026 LAFCO Minutes
5.2.
Appointment of Public Member Alternate
 
Barry Katz Letter of Interest.pdf
5.3.
Presentation by San Benito High School District
 
Presentation - San Benito High School District
5.4.
LAFCO Financial Reports and Invoices for Q3 FY 25-26
 
Apr26 Shadow Accounting.pdf
PCA Feb26 Invoice.pdf
PCA Jan26 Invoice.pdf
BBK Jan26.pdf
LAFCO Time Tracking JANUARY - MARCH 2026.pdf
6

BUSINESS ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

 
6.1.
Proposed Budget for FY 26-27
 
LAFCO No 2026-01
Exhibit A LAFCO Proposed Budget FY26-27
7

CLOSED SESSION

 
7.1.
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Executive Officer Performance Evaluation
 
EO Self Evaluation April 2026
EO PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 2026
8

INFORMATIONAL

 
8.1.
Executive Officer Communications: The executive officer may make brief announcements about LAFCO activities, for information only.
 
8.2.
Commissioner Announcements and Requests for Future Agenda Items
 
9

ADJOURNMENT

 

Disclosure of Campaign Contributions – LAFCO Commissioners are disqualified and are not able to participate in proceedings involving an “entitlement for use” if, within the 12 months preceding the LAFCO decision, the Commissioner received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant, an agent of the applicant or a financially interested person who actively supports or opposes the LAFCO decision on this matter.

Those who have made such contributions are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the proceedings.  Disclosures must include the amount of the contribution and the recipient Commissioner and may be made either in writing to the Executive Officer of the Commission prior to the hearing or by an oral declaration at the time of the hearing.

The foregoing requirements are set forth in the Political Reform Act of 1974, specifically in Government Code section 84308.

Disability Accommodations - Persons with a disability who require any disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the meeting are asked to contact the LAFCO Clerk’s Office at least three (3) days prior to the meeting by telephone at 831-636-4000, Ext. 13 or by email at Vdelgado@sanbenitocountyca.gov