CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 7, 2022
REMOTE PARTICIPATION DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda) None.
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
City Attorney Epperson stated that if so moved, City Council would move to Closed Session to discuss the items agendized for Closed Session.
1. Public Employee Evaluation per Government Code section 54957 Title: City Attorney
2. Public Employee Evaluation per Government Code section 54957 Title: City Clerk
3. Public Employee Evaluation per Government Code section 54957 Title: City Manager
4. Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code section 54566.9(b)
Two (2) potential cases
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Dolores Morales.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Ignacio Velazquez on February, 7, 2022 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Ignacio Velazquez Mayor Present
Rick Perez T District 1 Present
Rolan Resendiz District 2 Present
Dolores Morales District 3 Present
Tim Burns District 4 Present
Jason S. Epperson City Attorney Present
Christine Black : City Clerk Present
Carlos Reynoso Police Chief Present '
Brett Miller ' City Manager Present
Council Member Resendiz left dais at 9:48 p.m. He returned remotely via Zoom between 9:52 - 9:56 p.m.
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda for the City of Hollister City Council meeting of February 7, 2022, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on February 2, 2022, at 2:35 p.m. per Government Code section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT- MOVED TO END OF MEETING
City Attorney Epperson reported that Closed Session would continue after open session.
El. Moved up to be heard
A. CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under the Consent Resolution will be enacted in one motion authorizing the actions indicated for those items so designated.
Council Member Resendiz moved to adopt the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item A2, which was pulled by Council Member Morales.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, and A7.
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jan 18, 2022 6:30 PM
2. 3252 has been moved to Items Pulled From Consent Agenda
3. Claim Against the City - Filed by United Financial Casualty Company for Katherine Roye
4. ABC License Review -The Baler Bar & Grill
5. Resolution No. 2022-10 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Hollister and The Hollister Firefighters Union, Local 3395
6. Resolution No. 2022-11 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Rescinding Resolution No. 2019-5, and Authorizing change in signatories for Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) City Council Monday, February 7, 2022 Page 2 of 15
7. Resolution No. 2022-12 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Proposed Boundary of the 111 San Felipe Road Project for the Annexation of Territory into Community Facilities District No. 4 Annexation No. 48 (Public Facilities Services)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
WARRANT REGISTER - FEBRUARY 7, 2022 AP
Item A2 was pulled by Council Member Morales. She would be voting no, and understands it is a necessary part of our business. It is extremely difficult to a City Council Member to make decisions when we do not have the totals, the percent that were paid for in order to at least for her, be fiscally irresponsible. She has requested that information, and knows that Finance is working on it. It is necessary to have basic information for her to make decisions on budgetary expenditures because our budget is limited and would like to be sure we are looking at the bigger picture as we approve expenditures, and that there is at least the minimum (information) that we need to make decisions.
Mayor Velazquez stated the budget binders show each category, and will help to understand the numbers.
RESULT: Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES: Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Lauretta Avina, addressed the City Council.
Mia Casey, addressed the City Council.
Elia Salinas, addressed the City Council.
Victor Gomez, addressed the City Council.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
City Manager Miller - In regards to Code Enforcement for the unlicensed business (vendors) on Memorial and Hillcrest, we will look into that, he believes there is a gray City Council Monday, February 7, 2022 Page 3 of
area where that may be the County, or us. Code Enforcement is planning on going out in the near future, one of these weekends to address some of those vendors.
We agree that we do not want unlicensed vendors. In regards to CEQA for project Almond, we have been reassured by our CEQA expert that we followed the rules correctly, and hopefully that addresses that item. A traffic study and analysis was performed in addition to other items that were required for that location.
2. Trainings and Conferences
City Manager attended the City Manager's Conference where he received some great ideas, met some great mentors and this is the first conference he has been to for City Manager's mostly due to COVID. Appreciated Council allowing him to attend.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1206 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Adjusting Council District Boundaries in Accordance with the Results of the 2020 Federal Decennial Census per California State Law AB 1276, and Amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.04
Received report from City Clerk Black.
Opened Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Closed Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Council Member Morales voted no, due to favoring Map Plan #1.
RESULT: First Reading [4 to 1]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES: Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. Ordinance No. an Ordinance of the City of Hollister amending chapter 8.28 (Noise Ordinance)restrictions on noise levels in residential and adding section
8.28.025 Downtown Mixed Use District Noise Standards
Received report from Police Captain Betanio.
Council Member Resendiz would like to see the strike out version to see what part of the Ordinance has changed.
Council Member Burns - questioned if violations would be criminal or administrative citations.
Police Captain Betanio - stated it would be an administrative citation.
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Council Member Burns - questioned is the appeal process covered in another part of the municipal code, and if it would be the property owner or the party giver or would it be both who received the citation.
Police Captain Betanio - stated that if there is a responsible that shows while the officer is there and is willing to take it the citation would be provided to the person taking responsibility. If no one takes responsibility it would go to the homeowner of the residence.
Council Member Burns - recommended that both the party owner and the property owner receive the citation, and will trust in Police's judgments. He questioned where the specific penalties for the citation are described.
Police Captain Betanio - will research and provide penalty information.
Council Member Burns - would like to see a component in this Ordinance that talks about fining people for multiple police responses. Similar to when you have multiple police alarms. This is a significant drain on our limited resources and we need to look at cost recovery.
Council Member Morales - would like for anyone who is complaining to provide their name, but for that not to be published. We need to keep in mind that there is a due process and if somebody wishes to contest they are utilizing the system which has happened before as retaliation and it could go both ways and she would like to be able to address those issues. There are residents that have concerns about noise, lack of staffing in order to enforce the issues, and wish to not cause harm in terms of financial penalties and would like to see a mutual agreement. They are happy to have the issue resolved but if it is not (resolved) they would get really frustrated and want them to be fined. She would like to see a balanced approach. This is a concern for many residents, especially because it is a combination of residential and commercial. We need to make sure it is balanced in terms of the people that are complaining and the people that are causing the noise.
Mayor Velazquez - thanked Police Captain Betanio, this has been an ongoing problem for years. It is very frustrating to have the police department go out over and over again and they can't do anything due to nobody signing a complaint in the past. Some neighbors intimidate others. This answers that problem. If a call comes out again and the officer shows up and the noise is still going on, that officer may then issue the citations and this answers that problem. The community will be appreciative of it. It is nice to ask your neighbor to please be considerate of others, and some just don't care. He appreciates that staff has moved forward on the downtown zone, that was a lot of good work done by staff. He appreciates their hard work on this.
Opened Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m.
Jason Noble, addressed the City Council.
Elia Salinas, addressed the City Council.
Jennifer Coile, addressed the City Council.
David Early, as our consultant, informed Council he was available for any questions.
Closed Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Council Member Resendiz - stated he is not 100 percent comfortable with the way City Council Monday, February 7, 2022 Page 5 of 15
the Ordinance is written now. He would like to see Captain Betanio take all the feedback from the Council and the public and to come back with an Ordinance that is more specific. A member of the public brought up the comment on the decibel level and that was a good point. Questioned if we have the tools to identify what the decibel level is and if we do then law enforcement may go ahead and enact that. He appreciates the work that went in and the consideration for the downtown businesses. Asked if we would identify what that decibel level is now for the downtown businesses and write that in.
Mayor Velazquez - stated the decibel level is there in the Ordinance.
Council Member Resendiz - He is not sure if we need the names of those who are complaining, only to ensure that it is not just one person, and would like more clarity on that. Council Member Morales brought up a good point as far as due process, and being fully transparent with that. He would like to see a strike out comparison between the new and current Ordinance.
Council Member Burns - questioned City Manager Miller what the hardship waiver process is for an appeal. If I am getting a $100.00 ticket and it will cost me $1000.00 to appeal it, it has a chilling effect on due process. There is a formal process for an appeal and if the party could prove that they didn't have the means the cost of the appeal should not be so excessive that it discourages people from exercising due process.
City Manager Miller - stated that we do have a hardship waiver form that individuals fill out and we will get back to them and verify that information. Most times those are honored. We are stricter on Fireworks. If someone does not meet the hardship waiver they are to pay their fine. Most of our administrative citations start at $100.00 and they would have to pay that part. It is not a prohibitive amount.
Council Member Burns - questioned City Manager Miller that as a General Law City, we are required to follow the Government Code, and as he understands it, Government Code speaks to the fines specifically, and he agreed with one of our speakers about how it could in essence be the cost of doing business, but believes there could be a stricter interpretation. For example, if the first fine is $100.00, and the second is $250.00, and the third is $500.00 and you could have multiple violations in the same day. If the police responded and gave them an hour to turn it down, they don't, and police goes back to give them a ticket for $100.00, in another hour a ticket for $250.00, and if they gave a third ticket that is $500.00. That same day, or any day thereafter, that third fee then becomes the fee for the remainder of year. Every time thereafter, you have a $500.00 fine. Ultimately, under this proposed process he believes you could cloud the title to this parcel if there is an APN associated with it, and you could lien the property. He would like to see more effort there. He agrees with Council Member Resendiz and would like to see a more robust conversation about it, and would like this to move forward. We could drill down further, be more clear and have a broader PowerPoint presentation to answer those questions, not just of us but the community as well.
Mayor Velazquez - everyone has made great points. It has been difficult because people will have a party, police show up, nobody signs a complaint, police leave, party happens again and it is back and forth which is waste of time for our officers.
The first time it is not a citation, it is a warning to please turn it down. The second time, the administrative ticket is issued. If we keep coming back, the fine goes up.
The decibel levels listed are residential districts 55 during the day, and 50 in the City Council Monday, February 7, 2022 Page 6 of 15
evening. We have equipment that will handle reading those levels.
City Manager Miller - stated you can download an application on your phone and be able to record them yourself.
Mayor Velazquez - stated for construction noise he understands what the person who brought those concerns are. If a site is doing the work, outside of the hours then this is when Planning or Building Department comes down and puts the red tag and let them know that they violated the rule and are shut down for a day or two or whatever the penalty would be.
City Manager Miller- stated they are shut down and receive an administrative fine.
Mayor Velazquez - stated in this case the company was working on a holiday, no one is there to stop them, the resident makes a call to the Police Department, it is logged, questioned no need to go out or do the police go out, and they keep working.
City Manager Miller - stated that he did not drive by that one, but on Martin Luther King day, he did drive by another construction site and saw that they were working and had our public works inspector come out, shut them down and Code Enforcement wrote them up some fines.
Mayor Velazquez - stated unfortunately we have a resident that did not get that kind of attention, and with very valid points. It was a holiday, they want to rest and relax.
Besides a fine that day, how do we come back later and let them know they were not following the rules we are going to shut you down for a day, there has to be another process. This is not part of that, and we need to work on something with the building department to enforce some of those rules.
City Manager Miller- stated we will look into that.
David Early - stated there is a specific noise limit regarding downtown and the Mayor answered that, and that is why his hand was raised. He would like to comment that the text of the noise Ordinance does have a numerical limit for decibels for downtown and that is purposefully higher than the ones for residential areas.
Council Member Burns - questioned City Attorney Epperson because law enforcement works in a beyond a reasonable doubt field, and administrative citations and civil things are a preponderance of the evidence. He is not convinced, the day after if that person would have ran video like they suggested they would, that, that may be used as evidence as long as there was a clear flow of that from that party to the Code Enforcement Officer to move forward at that point it is already after the fact but you could still issue a citation.
City Attorney Epperson - It would be a preponderance of the evidence and to clarify for everyone that means more likely guilty than not guilty, as opposed to beyond a reasonable doubt which is a much higher standard. The changes that have been proposed here are significant enough that the staff will need to bring it back again for a first reading, just so everyone is clear on that.
Mayor Velazquez - questioned what were the significant changes.
City Attorney Epperson - stated his notes on the changes were that Council Member Resendiz requested it be brought back with deletions struck through, a greater City Council Monday, February 7, 2022 Page 7 of 15
discussion or perhaps even laying out in this code what those administration fines would be, considering discussions for multiple violations, and if so if we can be recovered if multiple police officers have to appear at the scene as opposed to just one, a discussion on how decibel levels will be measured that may or may not actually end up in the Ordinance, but that is a concern as well. The City Manager pointed out that we do have a hardship waiver available, perhaps specifying that in the Ordinance. If that is not the case, then we do not have to bring it back for a first reading. If we are going to bring something back and incorporate all of those changes that goes beyond the typographical error, small corrections that sort of thing normally expected to bring it back for a first reading.
City Manager Miller- stated for municipal fines it is already stated in our municipal code, plus the appeal process. He does not know the municipal code numbers off the top of his head.
Council Member Resendiz - stated if we already have something on administrative fines that is taking care of. As far as striking through, I don't think we have to bring that back just to show that. Those are the major ones.
City Attorney Epperson - stated that if those are the major ones then this qualifies as a first reading.
Council Member Resendiz moved to adopt. Mayor Velazquez seconded the motion.
City Attorney Epperson requested that for the record would he read the recommendation for the motion.
Council Member Resendiz moved to adopt an Ordinance of the City of Hollister amending Chapter 8.28 (Noise) by adding section 8.28.025 Downtown Mixed Use District Noise Standards.
Motion failed by a 2-3-0-0 vote. Council Members Morales, Burns and Vice Mayor Perez voted no.
Council Member Burns made a counter motion to bring the item back for a first reading to a date specific of February 22, 2022, would like to see specifically the fines, penalties, and appeal process. He is supportive of this, but when you get a layperson trying to navigate through the Hollister Municipal Code they will not know where to go to find it. It is important to call it out, so the community may ask questions at the first reading.
Council Member Morales - stated the Ordinance should be clear, it should not have residents contacting the City Council, the City Manager and then Code Enforcement and continuous follow through. That is a lot of time and energy and resources. If we strengthen the policy and make it clear, it would be more efficient, our residents would be less frustrated with the noise and have the outcomes that we are intending to.
Mayor Velazquez - stated that the process is to call the police department, and hopes that is clear.
City Manager Miller - stated in this situation or an emergency situation, please call 911. That is what they are there for. If you call a Council Member or myself, all it does is delay response.
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Mayor Velazquez - requested to add Mr. Burn's recommendations to the amendment that it is clear about the levels of fines, 1st fine, 2nd fine, and third fine and any after that, is a third level fine.
Council Member Burns - agreed. After the third fine all subsequent fines would be the same as the third level fine during the next 364 days of the year depending on when the first and second one occur. The third offense would be whatever the maximum fine is under the Government Code.
Motion was seconded by Council Member Resendiz, and carried by an unanimous vote.
RESULT: Tabled [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-13 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving a Supplemental Appropriation from Fund 216 to purchase additional speed cushions
Received report from Assistant Engineer Builes.
Vice Mayor Perez - questioned at 3 cushions per row, how many feet apart must those be, and who does the study; the City or Kimley Horn.
Assistant Engineer Builes - stated it is a combined effort, the city provides the counts and that information is given to Kimley Horn who does the analysis.
Elia Salinas, addressed City Council.
Patrick Cross, addressed City Council.
Council Member Resendiz motioned to adopt and purchase the highest number of cushions.
There was no second.
Council Member Burns made a friendly amendment to the motion that we adopt and purchase the lowest number of cushions.
Council Member Resendiz accepted the friendly amendment to the motion. Motion seconded by Council Member Burns.
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RESULT: Adopted as Amended [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. Resolution No. 2022-14 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving a task order with Kimley-Horn and a supplemental appropriation for the preparation of construction documents for the Hillcrest Road Sewer and Storm Drain Upgrade
City Manager Miller stated that the staff has requested withdrawal of this item to be brought back another time.
Council Member Burns motioned to withdrawal. Motion seconded by Council Member Morales, and carried by a unanimous vote.
RESULT: Withdrawn
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
3. Resolution No. 2022-15 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept the bid received and award a professional services agreement to Smith & Enright Landscaping for parks, landscapes and sound wall maintenance services
Received report from Recreation Manager Garza.
Council Member Morales questioned why we do not use staff to do this work and if we do contract that it be temporary until we may hire staff.
Mike Grzan, addressed the Council.
Elia Salinas, addressed the Council.
Council Member Burns - requested we address the Community Facilities District and the fees and if the cost are less what is done with the money.
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City Manager Miller - stated that it is a special revenue fund and may only be spent in that area.
Council Member Burns - questioned if is there a review of that fund.
City Manager Miller - stated that there is a report done every year.
Council Member Burns - questioned where are those reports and are they available.
Vice Mayor Perez - requested clarification on the funds.
Council Member Morales - requested a statement or report to the residents so there is no doubt on how the funds are being utilized.
Recreation Manager Garza - has met with the President of the Home Owners Association and provided some complaints for the area. We believe we will address her concerns.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
4. Resolution No. 2022-16 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept the bid received and award a professional services agreement to BrightView Landscaping Services, Inc. for the parks, landscapes and sound wall maintenance services
Received report from Recreation Manager Garza as she presented in the previous item, both Item F3 and F4.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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5. Resolution No. 2022-17 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister allowing the City of Hollister to accept $177,952.00 awarded to the City of Hollister by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Program.
Received report from Recreation Manager Garza.
Council Member Burns realize the historical value and see what we can do to figure the process out to add it to Federal and State historical buildings.
Elia Salinas, addressed the Council.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
Council Member Burns - Attended Water Resources we will have a presentation later.
Council Member Resendiz - Intergovernmental to form a Homeless Task Force.
Vice Mayor Perez - Micro Grant Fund smaller companies under 5 people employees, a $2500 Grant and if you made under $50k, it will assist you. He attended the LOCC Converse.
Council Member Morales - Nothing to report, looking forward to a robust presentation at her next meeting.
Mayor Velazquez - Attended a few different meetings, Mobility Partnership Meeting, met with the Mayors of Gilroy and Morgan Hill, we are working together to make improvements on our major highways. This group is working on how to provide the funding for the interchange on Highway 101 which is still scheduled to begin construction in 2023, we are working to have an additional lane added to 101, which is a $500 million dollar project from Highway 85 down to Highway 25. In addition, trying to get the punch through from Santa Teresa. Questioned how we would be able to start a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) on the Homeless Group and move forward with a JPA. Do we need to vote on that here, so we may take that back to start organizing that.
City Attorney Epperson - agreed a vote from Council would begin the process.
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Mayor Velazquez - stated he would like to begin again having discussions with our Fire Committee Members to provide us updates on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, partnering with San Juan Bautista and San Benito County to ensure we are sharing the appropriate costs to make those services happen. Has met with Council Member Burns on our Beautification Ad Hoc Committee.
2. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Council Member Burns - thanked City Manager Miller for the Bird Pilot Program, but we are not gaining any monies and understands it is for the enjoyment of the community.
City Manager Miller - stated that we have six more months left on the Pilot Program and the contract states we may cancel with 30 day notice, if Council gives consensus he may have a conversation that states that we get the same rate that other cities receive.
Council Member Burns - requested Council consider cancelling; requested updates on the Executive Recruitment position; bring back Hazard Pay conversation somewhere around the first meeting in April. Requested Council consider placing on the agenda the first meeting in March a follow up conversation for the Independence Rally. He recalls the promoter stated the drop dead deadline for them to perform what is necessary either way and he feels we owe it to him and the community come March to either commit to it or not. Would like us to look into the appeal process for community versus developer appealing a Planning Commission decision, look into what other communities do. The Safer Grant has lapsed and will no longer be in effect in April. We need to move extremely quickly as the potential is nine firefighters are at risk to be laid off. It is his position that if it is predictable it is preventable, yet here we are five years later in the same position. Would like to discuss either in Closed Session or Open Session which ever is appropriate.
Council Member Resendiz - Nothing to report
Vice Mayor Perez - shout out to the staff who are working on Park Hill, the field is in good condition, and it was nice to see parents and children using it. Thank you to staff. He would like more detail to the report on park let covers sent to Council.
Requested an update on the alleys, lighting on 4th street specifically by Bill's Bull Pen, solar lights and the tree program to replace those that have fallen and are missing.
Council Member Morales - would like Gavilan College brought back, would like the ARPA funds for employees and other elements that we have discussed brought back earlier than April, if possible. For future meetings would like to see a spread sheet of all action items that the City Council has provided. She would like a Gantt Chart, and would be happy to provide a template. We would all know what was recommended, the time frame, status, time lines and where it is stuck, and move forward with those issues. In March, she would like to bring back the Historical Society 150th, to see where we are at on that, and the bike rally. Would like to bring back Committee assignments and look at them. If they do not meet, we need to have staff bring back updates and recommendations to move forward on those items. Recommended to have committee assignments for Finance and for Public Works. State funding is available that needs to be submitted by February 22 or 24. Some of those are for City Council Monday, February 7, 2022 Page 13 of 15
central community projects, infrastructure needs and critical community service. She would like us to submit before the 24th, and we may need to take action now.
Requested Planning to bring back or address the permit and concerns about fees, would like to review the Fee structure , appeal process and appeal fees. Requested a list of all projects utilizing Measure G funds which includes project, when we started, completion or status, and total amount of funds allocated. Concerned about Fire, we need more firefighters, not less, we need to problem solve and address issues related to that. For Police and Fire timing associated with response is critical to someone's life.
Mayor Velazquez - nothing to report.
City Manager Miller - Requested consensus from Council to move forward with:
1. Victor Gomez request of an agreement brought back to review- consensus
2. Independence Day Rally brought back in March - consensus
3. Presentation on community appeal charge - consensus
4. Safer Grant - consensus
5. Gavilan College - consensus
6. Fee Structure presentation - consensus
Our 2020 Financial Statements were awarded the Government Finance Officer's Award for Excellence.
City Attorney Epperson - nothing to report.
Captain Betanio - Chief Reynoso and Captain Olsen are currently at CPCA Training and they are covering training and Technology. The City has received training reimbursement from POST, for 2019 we received $45,082.00, and for 2020 we received $25,305.00. Animal Care Services has five new volunteers, that they are currently training, staff has been diligent in processing their backgrounds, and they are currently in orientations. We have a total of six (6) volunteers.
City Clerk Black - nothing to report.
Recess
City Council recessed at 8:57 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m., all members present, per roll call.
3. Water Resources Association San Benito County Drought Response and Water Conservation
Received a Power point presentation from Shawn Novack, Water Conservation Program Manager, with the San Benito County Water Resources Association.
4. Council Committee Appointments, Clarifications, and Alternates for 2022 Received from City Clerk Black a report clarifying the need for:
Governance Committee
Council Member Morales
Vice Mayor Perez
Mayor Velazquez - alternate
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Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
Policy Board
Council Member Morales
Vice Mayor Perez
Operations Board
Council Member Morales
City Manager Miller
Monterey Bay Area Resources District (MBARD)
This appointment is a two year term alternating between Santa Cruz and San Benito County. Santa Cruz is currently on the second year of their two year tgerm and the City of Hollister rescinds their appointment made in error in December 2021. The City of Hollister will appoint to this committee in December 2023 for a two year term ending December 2025.
5. Hollister Fire Department 2021 Annual Report
Received an annual report from Hollister Fire Department Chief Martin Del Campo.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
I. NEW BUSINESS
None.
J. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
RESUMED CLOSED SESSION
City Council resumed Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION -REPORT OUT
City Attorney Epperson reported out that regarding those items agendized for closed Session discussion, City Council discussed those items, direction was given to staff, and recessed from Closed Session at 10:26 p.m.
L. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further items to discuss Council Member Burns moved to adjourn at 10:28 p.m.
Motion seconded by Council Member Morales, and carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Black, MMC
City Clerk
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