MAYOR
Ignacio Velazquez
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rick Perez, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Tim Burns, District 4
CITY MANAGER
Brett Miller
CITY ATTORNEY
Jason S. Epperson
CITY CLERK
Christine Black
POLICE CHIEF
Carlos Reynoso
CITY TREASURER
Anietra Gomez
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Special Meeting
March 11, 2022
5:00 PM
CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
375 FIFTH STREET
HOLLISTER, CA 95023
(831) 636-4300
www.hollister.ca.gov
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFCATION OF AGENDA POSTING
A. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
1. Resolution No. 2022-36 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to authorize flying of the recognized national flag of the Republic of Ukraine on the Unity Pole outside City Hall which may be flown for a period longer than 30 days based on the course of world events (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Council Member Burns is requesting to support Ukraine by flying the Ukraine flag for a period longer than 30 days based on the course of world events.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks direction from City Council to approve flying the Ukraine flag on the unity pole at City Hall for a period longer than 30 days based on the course of world events in show of support to Ukraine.
2. Resolution No. 2022-37 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation initiated its invasion of Ukraine involving ground and aerial attacks, which has resulted in the deaths of over 100 Ukrainian civilian adults and children so far, and hundreds more injured, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks direction from City Council to adopt a Resolution supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, discuss and provide staff direction, if desired.
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MEETING DATE: MARCH 11, 2022
SUBMITTED: March 9, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: A. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER
DEPARTMENT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
City Clerk
Christine Black, City Clerk
CONTACT: Christine Black, City Clerk
831-636-4300 x 1017
SPONSOR(S): Burns
TITLE OF ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 2022-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER TO AUTHORIZE FLYING OF THE
RECOGNIZED NATIONAL FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF UKRAINE ON THE UNITY
POLE OUTSIDE CITY HALL WHICH MAY BE FLOWN FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN 30 DAYS BASED ON THE COURSE OF WORLD EVENTS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Council Member Burns is requesting to support Ukraine by flying the Ukraine flag for a period longer than 30 days based on the course of world events.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks direction from City Council to approve flying the Ukraine flag on the unity pole at City Hall for a period longer than 30 days based on the course of world events in show of support to Ukraine.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Council Member Burns requested and received consensus at the March 7, 2022, regular City Council Meeting that the City Council hold a special meeting to authorize the Ukraine flag to be flown at City Hall on our unity pole in support of Ukraine. The request is that the flag be flown for a period longer than 30 days based on the course of world events.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
CEQA: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ukraine Flag
THIS REPORT WAS REVIEWED BY THE CITY MANAGER WHO CONCURS WITH
THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Brett Miller, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER TO
AUTHORIZE FLYING OF THE RECOGNIZED NATIONAL FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC
OF UKRAINE ON THE UNITY POLE OUTSIDE CITY HALL WHICH MAY BE FLOWN FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN 30 DAYS BASED ON THE COURSE OF WORLD EVENTS
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, the people of the Republic of Ukraine found their nation invaded by a foreign power, without provocation, and since that time have exhibited exemplary bravery in the face of this foreign aggression; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hollister chooses to stand in solidarity with and in support of Ukrainian people on behalf of City of Hollister residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister hereby approves the flying of the recognized national flag of the Republic of Ukraine on the unity flagpole outside the City of Hollister for a minimum of 30 days from the date that such flag is procured by the City of Hollister, and that such flag may be flown for a period longer than 30 days based on the course of world events, as determined at the discretion of the City Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a Special Meeting held this 11th day of March, 2022, by the following vote:
Ignacio Velazquez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christine Black, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Epperson Law Group PC
Jason S. Epperson, City Attorney
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I, CHRISTINE BLACK, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2022-36, is an original Resolution, or true and correct copy of a City Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 11th day of March, 2022, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of Hollister this City Council day of March, 2022.
Christine Black, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MEETING DATE: MARCH 11, 2022
SUBMITTED: March 9, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: A. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER
DEPARTMENT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
City Clerk
Christine Black, City Clerk
CONTACT: Christine Black, City Clerk
831-636-4300 x 1017
SPONSOR(S): Burns
TITLE OF ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 2022-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE
AND CONDEMNING THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION'S INVASION OF UKRAINE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation initiated its invasion of Ukraine involving ground and aerial attacks, which has resulted in the deaths of over 100 Ukrainian civilian adults and children so far, and hundreds more injured, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks direction from City Council to adopt a Resolution supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, discuss and provide staff direction, if desired.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Request to adopt a Resolution to support the people of Ukraine and condemning the Russian Federation’s invasion . Discuss and provide staff direction if desired.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
CEQA: N/A
THIS REPORT WAS REVIEWED BY THE CITY MANAGER WHO CONCURS WITH
THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Brett Miller, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE AND CONDEMNING THE RUSSIAN
FEDERATION'S INVASION OF UKRAINE
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2022, the Russian Federation announced a “special military operation” in Eastern Ukraine while a second emergency United Nation’s Security Council meeting was in session; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation initiated its invasion of Ukraine involving ground and aerial attacks, which has resulted in thousands of injuries and deaths to Ukrainian civilian adults and children so far, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2022, the United States and Albania, drafted a Resolution condemning the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, that was supported by 11 of 15 members of the United Nations’ Security Council, but the Re solution was vetoed by the Russian Federation with China, India and United Arab Emirates abstaining; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution deplored, in the strongest terms, the Russian Federation’s aggression as being in violation of Article 2, paragraph 4 of the C harter of the United Nations — an obligation to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution called on the Russian Federation to immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine, and withdraw all its military forces immediately, completely, and unconditionally from that country’s territory; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution called upon all parties to allow and facilitate the rapid, safe, and unhindered access of humanitarian assistance to those in need, to protect civilians, including humanitarian personnel, and persons in vulnerable situations, including children; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution urged continued efforts by the Secretary-General, Member States, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other international and regional organizations, to support de -escalation in the current situation, as well as United Nations efforts to respond to the humanitarian and refugee crisis created by the Russian Federation’s aggression.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hollister City Council, on behalf of the City and all residents thereof, expresses its support for the people of Ukraine, strongly condemns the Russian Federation’s invasio n of Ukraine, and urges the United States to continue to provide support to the Ukrainian government.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a Special Meeting held this 11th day of March, 2022, by the following vote:
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Ignacio Velazquez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christine Black, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Epperson Law Group PC
Jason S. Epperson, City Attorney
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I, CHRISTINE BLACK, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certif y that the attached Resolution No. 2022-37, is an original Resolution, or true and correct copy of a City Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 11th day of March, 2022, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of Hollister this City Council day of March, 2022.
Christine Black, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister
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