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
Regular Meeting
March 21, 2022
6:30 PM
CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
375 FIFTH STREET
HOLLISTER, CA 95023
(831) 636-4300
www.hollister.ca.gov
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Persons who wish to address the City Council are asked to complete a Speaker’s Card and give it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Those who wish to address the City Council on an Agenda item will be heard when the presiding officer calls for comments from the audience. City related items not on the Agenda will be heard under the Public Input Section of the agenda. Following recognition persons desiring to speak are requested to advance to the podium and state their name and address. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are join ing us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9.
After hearing audience comments, the public portion of the meeting will be closed, and the matter brought to the City Council for discussion.
Requests to make presentations to the City Council should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least ten days before the City Council meeting. It is customary for City staff members to review such matters before the formal presentation so that the City Council may have the benefit of all available data. Powe rPoint presentations must be presented to the City Clerk by Noon on the day of the City Council meeting.
REMOTE PARTICIPATION DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY
Pursuant to AB361 some or all Council Members may participate in the meeting by telephone or video conference. The purpose of this is to provide a safe environment for staff and the public to conduct city business. The hybrid meeting will be held by teleconference, and the public may attend in person. The public may watch the meeting via live stream at:
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City of Hollister Website
http://hollisterca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx
or
Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP) at:
http://cmaptv.com/watch/
or
City of Hollister YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_SKHetqbOiiz5mH6XgpYw/featured
Public Participation:
The public may attend meetings; a face mask is required to be worn regardless of vaccination status. If you wish to make a public comment remotely during the meeting, please use the zoom registration link below:
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CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda) Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
1. Public Employee Evaluation per Government Code section 54957
Title: City Manager
2. Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code section 54566.9(b)
One (1) potential case
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
*RECESS TO JOINT FINANCING POWERS AUTHORITY (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)*
At this time the City of Hollister City Council will recess. We shall now go to the Joint Financing Powers Special Meeting Agenda noticed to be held at 6:30 pm.
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1. *Recess to Joint Financing Powers Authority (see separate agenda)*
*RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING*
2. *Reconvene to City Council Meeting
We shall now adjourn the Joint Powers Financing Authority Special meeting and reconvene the March 21, 2022 City of Hollister City Council Meeting.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under consent Resolution will be enacted by one motion autho rizing actions indicated for those items so designated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the City Council, a Staff member, or a Citizen.
Consent items are numbers: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, and A6.
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council March 7, 2022
2. The minutes of the Special Meeting of City Council March 11, 2022
3. WARRANT REGISTER - MARCH 7, 2022 AP (Finance)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Audit attached warrant register(s)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council will ratify and approve the following Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessments funds dated:
01-25-2022, in the amount of $ 526,822.53
01-25-2022, in the amount of $ 337,900.69
01-26-2022, in the amount of $ 119.00
01-31-2022, in the amount of $ 3,958,787.46
02-03-2022, in the amount of $ 523,363.69
02-03-2022, in the amount of $ 333,527.31
02-14-2022, in the amount of $ 3,413,947.94
4. Claim Against the City - Filed by Patrick Palacio (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A claim against the City was filed by Patrick Palacio on March 7, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of this claim and seeks authorization to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
5. Resolution No. 2022-38 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Re-ratifying Resolution 2022-18, Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City of Hollister During a Declared State of Emergency and Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 (AB 361) (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Government Code Section 54953 (AB 361) allows legislative bodies to continue remote meetings during a proclaimed local
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emergency, if social distancing measures are required or recommended. In compliance with AB 361, City Council must review these requirements every 30 days to determine if Council should continue remote participation options for the health and safety of the public and staff.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council consider whether to ADOPT a Resolution to re-ratify Resolution No. 2022-18, authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Hollister during a declared State of Emergency and pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 (AB 361).
6. Resolution No. 2022-39 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the donation of two obsolete former patrol vehicles (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item would authorize the Police Department to donate an obsolete patrol vehicle to the San Benito High School Auto Shop Program and one vehicle to South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends city council adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the donation of two obsolete former patrol cars.
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
This is the time for anyone in the audience to speak on any item not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the council. Speaker cards are available in the lobby, and are to be completed and given to the City Clerk before speaking. When the City Clerk calls your name, please come to the podium, state your name and city for the record, and speak to the City Council. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are joining us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes with a maximum of 30 minutes per subject. Please note that sta te law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
Receive report from City Manager.
2. Trainings and Conferences
Receive reports from staff on Training and Conferences.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Resolution No. 2022-40 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Lease Financing and the Issuance and Sale of Lease Revenue Bonds by the Hollister Joint Powers Financing Aut hority to Finance Capital Improvements, and Approving Related Documents and Official Actions (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider approving a Resolution for the issuance of 2022 Lease Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $25 million, and approve in substantially final form the draft Preliminary Official Statement, the Indenture, Lease Agreement, Site Lease, Assignment Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Agreement and Bond Purchase Contract with staff authorized to make adjustments as necessary.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council and PFA hold the public hearing and approve the issuance of 2022 Lease Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $25 million, and approve in substantially final form the draft Preliminary Official Statement, the Indenture, Lease Agreement, Site Lease, Assignment Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Agreement and Bond Purchase Contract with staff authorized to make adjustments as necessary.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-41 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Declaring the Condition of Certain Properties to Constitute a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement of Weeds thereon, and Noticing a Hearing for the Receipt of Objections to the Proposed Abatement (Fire)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution starts the legal process for the 2022 Weed Abatement Program declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance due to the existence of weeds and noticing a hearing for the receipt of objections by property owners to the proposed abatement by the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council ADOPT a Resolution declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance, ordering the abatement of weeds thereon, and noticing a public hearing for the receipt of objections to the proposed abatement.
2. Resolution No. 2022-42 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Allowing the Use of the 150th Anniversary Logo (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider a Resolution allowing the use of the 150th Anniversary logo.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the use of the 150th Anniversary logo.
3. Resolution No. 2022-43 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing an Appropriation in the amount of $60,000 for the City of Hollister Sesquicentennial Celebration (City Manager)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will receive a presentation from the Sesquicentennial Budget Committee and consider a Resolution adopting a budget for this commemorative celebration.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the presentation and ADOPT a Resolution that includes a budget for this commemorative celebration.
4. Resolution No. 2022-44 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing an Appropriation in the amount of $54,000 from General Fund and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with SNIP Bus for Spay and Neuter Services for Feral Cats (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider a Resolution authorizing an appropriation in the amount of $54,000 from the General Fund and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Service Agreement with SNIP Bus to provide low cost spay and neuter services for feral cats.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council ADOPT a Resolution authorizing an appropriation in the amount of $54,000 from the General Fund and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Service Agreement with SNIP Bus to provide low cost spay and neuter services for feral cats.
5. Resolution No. 2022-45 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Declaring Intention to Reimburse Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider a Resolution declaring its expectation that it will issue tax-exempt bonds for capital projects for the Water System, thereby preserving its ability to be reimbursed for such expenditures from bond proceeds if and when they are issued in the future.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution declaring its expectation that it will issue tax-exempt bonds for capital projects for the Water System, thereby preserving its ability to be reimbursed for such expenditures from bond proceeds if and when they are issued in the future.
6. Resolution No. 2022-46 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Updated Pilot Operating Agreement for Stand- Up Electric Scooter Sharing Program with Bird Rides, Inc. (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider approving the implementation of an updated Pilot Operating Agreement for Stand-Up Electric Scooter Sharing Program with Bird Rides, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council APPROVE the Updated Pilot Operating Agreement for Stand-Up Electric Scooter Sharing Program with Bird Rides, Inc.
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7. Resolution No. 2022-47 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Amending Resolution No. 2021-66 and the Memorandum of Understanding for "Cares Act" Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-V1, Funds, Expanding Subsistence Payments to Low Income Residents for Utility Payment (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider adopting a Resolution that would authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hollister, San Benito County and City of San Juan Bautista, by expanding the use of funds for Subsistence Payments to Low Income Residents for Utility Payments from just eligible City residents, to all eligible County residents, in an effort to expend the funds before the May 2022 de adline.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT the attached Resolution and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hollister, San Benito County and City of San Juan Bautista, by expanding the use of funds for Subsistence Payments to Low Income Residents for Utility Payments from just eligible City residents, to all eligible County residents, in an effort to expend the funds before the May 2022 deadline.
8. Resolution No. 2022-48 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Adopting the Art & Culture Commission bylaws and Public Art Policy then Rescinding in its entirety Resolution 2016-59 (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item would adopt the Arts & Culture Commission Bylaws and new Public Art Policy then rescind in its entirety Resolution 2016-59, a Resolution of the City council adopting a Public Art Policy in partnership with the San Benito County Arts Council.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council ADOPT the Arts & Culture Commission Bylaws and new Public Art Policy then rescind in its entirety Resolution 2016-59.
9. Resolution No. 2022-49 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the City of Hollister Annual 2021 General Plan Progress Report (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Planning Department has provided the Annual 2021 General Plan Progress Report for its current “2005 – 2023 City of Hollister General Plan” for the City Council to review and accept the status of the City of Hollister General Plan and progress on its implementation.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ADOPT a Resolution accepting the Annual General Plan Progress Report and direct staff to forward the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
10. Resolution No. 2022-50 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the purchase of additional speed cushions (Engineering)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will approve the purchase of additional speed cushions currently used for traffic calming.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council of the City of Hollister approves this resolution authorizing the purchase of additional speed cushions.
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
2. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Receive informational reports from the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Chief of Police, City Clerk, and other Staff as applicable.
3. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Annual Update (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Central Coast Community Energy Staff will provide an annual update to each of their 33 agencies that helped to create one of the most impactful and innovative community choice energy agencies in California.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council receive the presentation.
4. Integrated Waste Management (IWM) New Plastic Reduction Ordinance Presentation (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council receive a presentation from Integrated Waste Management (IWM) to share new plastic reduction ordinance business survey data and discuss next steps. This will be a follow-up from the September 20, 2021 sustainable food service ware and retail bag ordinance presentation.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from Integrated Waste Manage ment (IWM) Staff Service Specialist to share new plastic reduction ordinance business survey data and discuss the next steps for business support and ordinance hearing.
5. 2022 Independence Day Motorcycle Rally (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will have a follow-up conversation based on the March 7, 2022 City Council Meeting about the 2022 Independence Day Motorcycle Rally and provide staff direction.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the 2022 Independence Day Motorcycle Rally and provide staff with direction on how to proceed.
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6. Informational Report on New Special Needs Registration Program (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Hollister Police Department will provide a short presentation on our new voluntary resident registration program for those in our community who have special needs.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council of the City of Hollister receive the presentation and provide the staff opportunity to answer any questions and present dates where the registration will be offered.
7. Establish Ad Hoc Committees for San Benito County Library and Recreation Community Center (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Council will consider appointing two members to Ad Hoc Committees to serve on the San Benito County Library Ad Hoc Committee and Recreation Community Center Ad Hoc Committee.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider selecting two members to serve on each of the two Ad Hoc Committees.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Council Requests of City Manager's Staff (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council has requested a list of requested Agenda items, work items, and updates from City Council to staff to be created and placed on each agenda under Unfinished Business.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council receive the report and hold a discussion, if so desired.
I. NEW BUSINESS
None.
J. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831 ) 636-4300.
Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to attempt to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102 -35.104 ADA Title II].
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
Notice to anyone attending any public meeting: The meeting may be broadcast live on Cable Channel 17 and/or videotaped or photographed. Recent City Council meetings may also be viewed at www.CMAP.com and periodically on Cable Ch annel 17.
The next City Council Meetings are scheduled as follows:
Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, April 4, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, April 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, May 2, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, May 16, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
MEMORANDUM
To: File
From: Christine Black, MMC
City Clerk
Date: March 16, 2022
The Agenda for the City of Hollister City Council Regular meeting of March 21 , 2022, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on March 16, 2022, at 4:45 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.