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 18, 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 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:
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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
3. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1). San Benito County Superior Court Case No.
CU-22-00042
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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Proclamation - 75th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign War (City Clerk)
Proclamation - City-Wide Unified Champion Schools Day - April 29, 2022 (City Clerk)
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, A6, and A7.
1. The minutes of the Special Meeting of City Council April 2, 2022
2. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council April 4, 2022
3. Claim Against the City - Filed by Michelle LaCouture (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A claim against the City was filed by Michelle LaCouture on April 1, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of this claim and seeks authorization to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
4. Resolution No. 2022-58 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).
5. Resolution No. 2022-59 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Temporary Closure of Various Downtown Streets for the Street Festival and Car Show on Saturday, July 16, 2022 (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item is requesting the temporary closure of San Benito Street from 4th Street to South Street, and side streets between East and Monterey to include 5th, 6th and 7th Streets and alleys – Wentz, Swope, and Browns Alley, and East Street from 4 th to 6th for the Street Festival and Car Show on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council ADOPT a Resolution Approving the Temporary Closure of Various Downtown Streets for the Street Festival and Car Show on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
6. Resolution No. 2022-60 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving temporary street closures for the Annual 4th of July Kiddie Parade (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the temporary closures of portions of various streets for the Annual 4th of July Kidd ie Parade to be held on the July 4, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution approving Temporary Street Closures portions of San Benito Street, South Street, Monterey Street, and 5th Street for the Annual 4 th of July Kiddie Parade.
7. Resolution No. 2022-61 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to surplus certain identified vehicles and equipment, and dispose of said surplus through an already authorized Memo of Understanding (Resolution NO. 2017-21) with online auction company GovDeals Inc. (Public Works - Utilities)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Staff is seeking approval to declare certain identified City owned vehicles and equipment as surplus and, through an already authorized Memo of Understanding (Resolution NO. 2017 -21) with GovDeals Inc., dispose of on an online auction. There is no upfront cost associated with this agreement, a percentage of the proceeds pay for the auction service.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a resolution of to declare certain City vehicles and equipment surplus, and to dispose of said surplus through online auction by GovDeals Inc.
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 state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
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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. 2022-62 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing an appropriation of $2,739,180 from Fund 660 and approving Syna-Gro Inc. to Complete Sludge Removal at the DWWTP, Removing 3000 dry tons of Sludge (Public Works - Utilities)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize Synagro to remove 3000 dry tons of sludge from the S.S.B located at the City of Hollister’s Wastewater Domestic Plant. Currently the pond is at maximum capacity which creates odors and issues with storage of sludge.
The City of Hollister has purchased equipment that will be utilized in the near future to remove and process sludge at the Domestic Plant which will reduce the need for outside contractors
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council ADOPT a Resolution authorizing an appropriation of $2,739,180 from Fund 660 and approve Synagro Inc. as the appropriate contractor for this task.
2. Resolution No. 2022-63 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the supplemental appropriation of $140,000.00 from the general fund to repair amenities at the community building at Vista Park Hill (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This action appropriates $140,000 from the General Fund Balance to account 101-8050-750050 for improvements at the Vista Park Hill Community Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council ADOPT a Resolution to approve the appropriation in the amount of $140,000 for the Vista Park Hill Outdoor Community Area.
3. Resolution No. 2022-64 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the calling for sealed bids for the Sally Street Traffic Calming Project, CIP C2201 (Administrative Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item would authorize staff to call for sealed bids for the Sally Street Traffic Calming Project, CIP C2201.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the calling for sealed bids for the Sally Street Traffic Calming Project, CIP C2201.
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4. Resolution No. 2022-65 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to be Used as Revenue Loss Replacement and Approve the Set up of Fund 312 ARPA Fund (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister will receive approximately $9,745,874 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and can use these funds to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic impacts through four categories of eligible uses. After considering this item with City Council, Staff received direction to use the ARPA funds as revenue replacement based on the Department of Treasury financial ruling.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council APPROVE a Resolution allowing the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be used for revenue replacement based on the Department of Treasury financial ruling and approve the setup of Fund 312 to account for ARPA financial activity.
5. Resolution No. 2022-66 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing Payment of Essential Worker Hazard Pay Not to Exceed the Total Amount of $437,500 Under American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund 312 (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider adopting a Resolution authorizing a one-time Hazard Pay for City Employees as Essential Workers Pay not to exceed the total amount of $437,500 Under American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund 312.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council ADOPT a Resolution authorizing a one- time Hazard Pay for City Employees as Essential Workers Pay not to exceed the total amount of $437,500 Under American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund 312.
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. Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County 2017-2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will receive a presentation from Renee Wells, Executive Director of the Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County in regards to the overview of the 2017-2022 Comprehensive
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Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
RECOMMENDATION: Council receive the report on the 2017-2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
4. Report on the City of Hollister 150th Celebration (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council of the City of Hollister will receive a presentation from Diego Villalpando on the placement of a Time Capsule at the Veterans’ Memorial Building. Staff will provide a report on the progress of the City of Hollister 150th Celebration.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide direction to staff.
5. Downtown Gateway Monument Sign (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Staff will provide City Council an oral report on the possibility of adding a gateway monument sign in the Downtown area.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to receive an oral report and provide staff direction.
6. City Council Compensation (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item will allow City Council to receive further information regarding compensation provided to City Council Members .
Staff has prepared three possible scenarios to which City Council can provide direction and other potential modifications.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council receive information regarding compensation provided to City Council Members and provide direction on any potential modifications.
7. Election Consulting Project - Creating a Charter for the City of Hollister (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister has several requests for Election Consulting projects. Each project has a cost and staff is seeking direction to move forward. This item is asking for Council direction on election consulting services to create a Charter for the City of Hollister.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction for election consulting services to create a Charter for the City of Hollister.
8. Election Consulting Projects - Mayor and Council Term Limits (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister has several requests for Election Consulting projects. Each project has a cost and staff is seeking direction to move forward. This item is asking for Council direction on election consulting services regarding a ballot measure on Mayor and Council Member Term Limits.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction on election consulting services regarding a ballot measure on Mayor and Council Member Term
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Limits.
9. Election Consulting Projects - Hollister Independence Day Rally Ballot Measure (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister has several requests for Election Consulting projects. Each project has a cost and staff is seeking direction to move forward. This item is asking for Council direction on election consulting for a ballot measure in 2022 concerning holding the Annual Independence Day Rally beginning in 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction for election consulting for a ballot measure in 2022 concerning holding the Annual Independence Day Rally beginning in 2023.
10. Legal Consulting Projects - Fire District (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister has several requests for Legal Consulting projects. Each project has a cost and staff is seeking direction to move forward. This item is asking for Council direction regarding securing legal consulting services for a Fire District.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction regarding securing legal consulting services for a Fire District.
11. Legal Consulting Projects - Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister has several requests for Legal Consulting projects. Each project has a cost and staff is seeking direction to move forward. This item is asking for Council direction regarding securing legal consulting services for a Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction regarding securing legal consulting services for a Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.
12. Establish Ad Hoc Committees for Festivals & Independence Day Rally (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Council will consider appointing two members to Ad Hoc Committees to serve on Ad Hoc Committee for Festivals and Hollister Independence Day Rally.
RECOMMENDATION: Council requested this item be brought back for consideration.
13. Establish a Police Ad Hoc Committee to discuss Safety Concerns (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: At the March 21, 2022 City Council Meeting, Council gave consensus to agendize a future item regarding creating a Police Department Ad Hoc committee to discuss safety concerns and statistics, and appointing two members to the committee.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and
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the Mayor appoint via consensus, two members to a new Police Ad Hoc Committee for City safety concerns, or, modify the existing Police Department Communication Center Ad Hoc Committee to include City safety concerns and statistics.
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, May 2, 2022, at 6:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, May 16, 2022, at 6:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting --Tuesday*, June 21, 2022, at 6:30 PM (*Due to Juneteenth Holiday, observed on Monday, June 20th)
MEMORANDUM
To: File
From: Christine Black, MMC
City Clerk
Date: April 14, 2022
The Agenda for the City of Hollister City Council Regular meeting of April 18, 2022, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on April 14, 2022, , at 10:05 a.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.