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
April 4, 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 joining 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. Power Point 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 recommended, and required to be worn if you are not vaccinated. If you wish to make a public comment remotely during the meeting, please use the zoom registration link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n83whS0pQTe8ZyH9ePeChQ CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation - City of Hollister 150th Anniversary (City Manager)
A. CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under consent Resolution will be enacted by one motion authorizing 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 Special Joint Powers Finance Authority Meeting of City Council March 21, 2022
2. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council March 21, 2022
3. WARRANT REGISTER - MARCH 21, 2022 AP (Finance)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Audit attached warrant register(s)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council will ratify and approve the following
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Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessments funds dated:
02-16-2022, in the amount of $ 544,928.65
02-16-2022, in the amount of $ 348,238.90
02-22-2022, in the amount of $ 257,289.18
02-25-2022, in the amount of $ 6,740.63
03-02-2022, in the amount of $ 924,233.53
03-02-2022, in the amount of $ 620, 401.23
03-02-2022, in the amount of $ 421,195.54
03-03-2022, in the amount of $ 6,990.72
4. Claim Against the City - Filed by Mercury Insurance Co. for Leticia Perez (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A claim against the City was filed by Mercury Insurance on behalf of their insured, Leticia Perez, on March 22, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of this claim and seeks authorization to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
5. ABC License Review - San Benito Billiards (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider acknowledging receipt of the ABC license review for San Benito Billiards, located at 510 San Benito Street, Hollister, and order it filed.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council acknowledge receipt of the ABC license review for San Benito Billiards, and order it filed.
6. Resolution No. 2022-51 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 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).
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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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 state 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
None.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-52 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Veterans' Preference Policy for City of Hollister Employment and Authorization to Implement the Policy (Human Resources)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution would Approve a Preference Policy and authorize implementation of the policy for honorably discharged United States Military Veterans during City of Hollister employment hiring processes.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution Approving a Veterans' Preference Policy f or City of Hollister Employment and Authorize Implementation of the Policy.
2. Resolution No. 2022-53 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Hollister and Ralph Andersen & Associates to Conduct a Total Compensation Survey and Analysis for all City Job Specifications (Human Resources)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item will approve a professional services agreement between the City of Hollister and Ralph Andersen & Associates to conduct a total compensation survey and analysis involving all City job classifications.
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RECOMMENDATION: The City of Hollister City Council adopt a Resolution approving the professional service agreement with Ralp h Andersen & Associates and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Hollister.
3. Resolution No. 2022-54 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving an Appropriation of General Fund 101 for the Total Compensation Survey and Analysis for all City Job Specifications Project (Human Resources)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Adoption of this resolution will approve an appropriation of General Fund 101 in the amount of $37,000.00 to cover the cost associated with the
Total Compensation Survey and Analysis for all City Job Specifications Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to approve an appropriation of General Fund 101 in the amount of $37,000.00 to establish the budget and cover the cost of the
Total Compensation Survey and Analysis for all City Job Specifications Project
4. Resolution No. 2022-55 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Contribution of Funds to Youth Recovery Connections Nonprofit Start-up and Prevention in an Amount of $65,000 (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider approving the contribution of funds to Youth Recovery Connections Nonprofit Start-up and Prevention in an amount of $65,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council APPROVE the contribution of funds to Youth Recovery Connections Nonprofit Start-up and Prevention in an amount of $65,000.
5. Resolution No. 2022-56 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Adopting an Amended Memorandum of Understanding ("MOUAI") with the City of San Juan Bautista to it's Domestic Wastewater to the Hollister Treatment Plan (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Amendment to the Memo randum of Understanding (“MOUA1”) that clarifies that the imported water from San Juan Bautista will connect to the City approximately one -year after the wastewater project is completed, (and before December 2024).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOUA1”) that clarifies that the imported water from San Juan Bautista will connect to the City approximately one- year after the wastewater project is completed, (and before December 2024).
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6. Resolution No. 2022-57 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Temporary Closure of 6th Street and Wentz Alley between San Benito Street and East Street, both north and south sides of the street and the use of the 6th Street parking lot every Wednesday from May 4 through September 28, 2022, for the Hollister Downtown Association for Farmers Market (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will approve the temporary closure of 6th Street and Wentz Alley between San Benito Street and East Street, both north and south sides of the street and the 6th Street parking lot in the downtown area for the Hollister Downtown Association f or the Certified Farmers Market, every Wednesday, May 4, through September 28, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests that the City Council APPROVE a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Temporary Closure of 6th Street and Wentz Alley between San Benito Street and East Street, both north and south sides of the street and the 6th Street parking lot, every Wednesday, May 4, through September 28, 2022, for the Hollister Downtown Association for Farmers Market.
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. Report to the City Council of the City of Hollister To Discuss the Use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The American Rescue Plan Act established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. This program is intended to provide support to State, territorial, local, and Tribal governments in responding to the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19 and assist efforts to mitigate impacts on communities, residents, and businesses. On the January 22 City Council Meeting, Staff provided City Council with suggestions on how to use the funding allocated in four different categories. The following were the categories:
A. Responding to COVID-19
B. Responding to Negative Economic Impacts
C. Revenue Loss
D. Investments in infrastructure
RECOMMENDATION: Give Staff direction as to spending the $9.7 million
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of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding from the United States Department of Treasury.
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].
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 Channel 17.
The next City Council Meetings are scheduled as follows:
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.
Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
MEMORANDUM
To: File
From: Christine Black, MMC
City Clerk
Date: March 30, 2022
The Agenda for the City of Hollister City Council Regular meeting of April 4, 2022, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on March 30, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.