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
May 16, 2022
6:30 PM
CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
375 FIFTH STREET
HOLLISTER, CA 95023
(831) 636-4300
http://hollister.ca.gov/
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 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 Appointment
Title: City Attorney
(Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
A. CONSENT ITEMS
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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 Regular Meeting of City Council May 2, 2022
2. WARRANT REGISTER - MAY 16, 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:
04-13-2022, in the amount of $ 564,325.35
04-13-2022, in the amount of $ 318,591.94
04-13-2022, in the amount of $ 542,199.03
04-13-2022, in the amount of $ 345,802.89
04-20-2022, in the amount of $ 1,367,431.01
04-25-2022, in the amount of $ 90,000.00
04-27-2022, in the amount of $ 541,432.38
04-27-2022, in the amount of $ 347,565.76
3. Resolution No. 2022-85 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving Temporary Closure of Various Downtown Streets for the Hollister Police Department National Night Out Event on August 2, 2022 (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the temporary closure of San Benito Street from 6th Street to South Street, and 7th Street from San Benito Street to East Street, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm on August 2, 2022, for the City of Hollister Police Department’s Annual National Night Out event.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of various downtown streets on August 2 , 2022, for the City of Hollister Police Department’s National Night Out event.
4. Resolution No. 2022-86 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Temporary Street Closure of Various Streets for the Annual Portuguese Heritage Festival Parade, June 5, 2022 (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution authorizes the temporary closure of various streets for the Annual Portuguese Heritage Festival Para de on June 5, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution approving the temporary closure of various streets for the
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Annual Portuguese Heritage Festival Parade on June 5, 2022.
5. Resolution No. 2022-87 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving Temporary Closure of 7th Street from Browns Alley to San Benito Street for a Mario Kart Race Event on June 4, 2022 (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the temporary closure of 7th Street, from Browns Alley to San Benito Street on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The request is from Pour Decisions Taproom for a tricycle Mario Kart themed race.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of 7th Street, from Browns Alley to San Benito Street on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6. Resolution No. 2022-88 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for the levy and collection of annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 93-1 Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Consider approval of the Preliminary Engineer’s Report and Budget for the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Landscape & Lighting District 93-1.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Landscape & Lighting District 93-1, FY 2022/2023.
7. Resolution No. 2022-89 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving a surplus equipment donation of non-compliant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Hearts For Ukraine - in partnership with Grains of Good Foundation in support of the people of Ukraine (Fire)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item would approve the Hollister Fire Department to donate surplus equipment of non-compliant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Hearts For Ukraine – in partnership with Grains of Good Foundation (a non-profit 501c3) to provide emergency supplies to Ukraine.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council ADOPT a
Resolution approving the Hollister Fire Department to donate surplus equipment of non-compliant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Hearts For Ukraine – in partnership with Grains of Good Foundation (a non-profit 501c3) to provide emergency supplies in support of the people of Ukraine.
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
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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
1. Ordinance No. 1208 An Ordinance of the City of Hollister adding a new Chapter 2.50 to the city of Hollister Municipal Code Regarding Police Acquisition and use of "Military Equipment" (Police)
DESCRIPTION: This is a request to consider adding a new ordinance to the City of Hollister Municipal Code regarding police acquisition and use of “Military Equipment”. This is required per Assembly Bill 481.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council Hold a Public Hearing, Waive Full Reading, Read by Title only, and INTRODUCE an ordinance of the City of Hollister adding Chapter 2.50 to the City of Hollister Municipal Code regarding police acquisition an d use of “Military Equipment”.
2. Ordinance No. 1209 An Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the Fireworks Ordinance to include liability of property owners and fines (Police)
DESCRIPTION: This amendment to section 8.08 FIREWORKS section of the Hollister Municipal Code will add additional penalties as well as clarification that property owners can also be cited when individuals cannot be contacted.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold Public Hearing, Read by title only, Waive full reading, and INTRODUCE an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending Chapter 8.08 – Fireworks adding clarification of property owner liability a nd progressive fines.
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3. Ordinance No. 1210 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister amending the Hollister Municipal Code Chapter 2, Section 2.04.320 Salary- Increasing the Salary of Each Member of the City Council from $400 per Month to $800 per Month (City Manager)
DESCRIPTION: At the City Council meeting of April 18, 2022, City Council directed staff to introduce an Ordinance amending Hollister Municipal Code, to change the City Council Salary from $400 to $800.
RECOMMENDATION: Read by Title Only, Waive Full Reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Chapter 2, Section
2.04.320 Salary - Changing the City Council Salary from $400 to $800.
4. Resolution No. 2022-90 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Conditional Cannabis Use Permit/ Development Agreement 2022-1 for Good Crops LLC to Operate a Cannabis Cultivation Facility at 2000 Lana Way Drive (APN 051 -161-001-000 ) (Cannabis)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider conditionally approving Cannabis Use Permit / Development Agreement (CUP/DA) 2022- 01 for Good Crops LLC to operate a cannabis cultivation facility located at 2000 Lana Way.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council hold a Public Hearing and ADOPT a Resolution approving the Cannabis Conditional Use Permit/Development Agreement (CUP/DA) 2022-01 for Good Crops LLC.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-91 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the City Manager to sign a renewal contract for Dispatching Services with SCR911 (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter into a renewal of the existing contract for dispatching services with Santa Cruz Regional 911 (SCR911). The extension will be for an additional 3 years of service starting July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and automatically renew for two successive one year periods unless terminated.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council of the City of Hollister adopt this resolution and authorize the City Manager to sign the renewal contract for services with SCR911.
2. Resolution No. 2022-92 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing to Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Consulting Firms/Consultants to prepare a feasibility Study for the city to create its own Dispatch/Live Information Center. (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider a Resolution authorizing staff to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to consultant firms / consultants to provide a feasibility study for the city creating its own Dispatch/Live information Center.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution authorizing staff to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to consultant firms/ consultant to provide a feasibility study for the city creating its own Dispatch/Live Information Center.
3. Resolution No. 2022-93 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept the amended contract for professional services agreement with BrightView Landscaping Services to include additional sound wall zones and the City’s retention ponds, basins and planter strips (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will approve an amended contract for a professional maintenance agreement with BrightView Landscaping Services to include additional sound wall zones and the City’s retention ponds, basins and planter strips.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution approving the amended professional services agreement with BrightView Landscaping Services to include additional sound wall zones and the City’s retention ponds, basins and planter strips.
4. Resolution No. 2022-94 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept the amended contract for professional services agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping to include additional sound wall zones, park areas and the City’s retention ponds, basins and planter strips (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will approve the amended contract for a professional maintenance agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping to include additional sound wall zones, park areas and the City’s retention ponds, basins and planter strips.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution approving the amended professional services agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping to include additional sound wall zones, park areas and the City’s retention ponds, basins and planter strips.
5. Resolution No. 2022-95 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving Temporary Closure of Various Streets for the City of Hollister's Sesquicentennial Anniversary to be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the closure of various streets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, for the City of Hollister’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ADOPT a Resolution to temporarily close various streets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, for the City of Hollister’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary.
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6. Resolution No. 2022-96 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving Temporary Closure of Various Streets for the City of Hollister's Sesquicentennial Anniversary to be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the closure of various streets from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, for the City of Hollister’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ADOPT a Resolution to temporarily close various streets from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, for the City of Hollister’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary.
7. Resolution No. 2022-97 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving Temporary Closure of Various Streets for the City of Hollister Recreation Department Concert in the Parks series to be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, Thursday, September 1, 2022, Thursday, September 8, 2022 and Thursday, September 16, 2022 (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the closure of McCarthy Street from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, Thursday, September 1, 2022, Thursday, September 8, 2022 and Thursday, September 16, 2022 for the City of Hollister Recreation Department concert in the parks series.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ADOPT a Resolution to temporarily close McCarthy Street from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, Thursday, September 1, 2022, Thursday, September 8, 2022 and Thursday, September 16, 2022 for the City of Hollister Recreation Department concert in the parks series.
8. Resolution No. 2022-98 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving Temporary Closure of Various Streets for the City of Hollister Recreation Department Movies Under the Stars series to be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, Friday, July 15, 2022, and Friday, August 12, 2022 (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the closure of McCarthy Street from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, Friday, July 15, 2022, and Friday, August 12, 2022 for the City of Hollister Recreation Department Movies Under the Stars series.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ADOPT a Resolution to temporarily close McCarthy Street from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, Friday, July 15, 2022, and Frid ay, August 12, 2022 for the City of Hollister Recreation Department Movies Under the Stars series.
9. Resolution No. 2022-99 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to surplus City owned wrestling mats (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing Staff to declare the wrestling mats as surplus. Once approved staff seeks to donate wrestling mats to Isaias Rivera and
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Razorback Wrestling.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution to declare the City wrestling mats surplus. Once the mats are approved to surplus, staff recommends that the City Council then donate to Isaias Rivera and Razorback Wrestling.
10. Resolution No. 2022-100 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the proposal from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Alley Topographic Surveys and authorizing staff to issue a task order for this work under the current on-call contract. (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will approve the proposal from Kimley Horn and Associates to prepare the City of Hollister Alley Topographic Survey as part of future planning and design for alley pavement and drainage projects.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council ADOPT a Resolution approving the Proposal from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to prepare the City of Hollister Alley Topographic Survey as part of future planning and design for alley pavement and drainage projects and authorizing staff to issue a task order for this work under the current on-call contract.
11. Resolution No. 2022-101 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law for Interim City Attorney/Legal Services (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Lozano Smith for Interim City Attorney/Legal Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Lozano Smith for Interim City Attorney/Legal Services.
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 Attorne y, 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. Code Enforcement Violation Reports (Code Enforcement)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Code Enforcement violation report update for 2021 and 2022.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council receive the report and discuss substandard case and provide direction if any.
4. Ratify Youth Member Appointments to the Art and Culture Commission (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Art and Culture Commission Bylaws were amended on March 21, 2022 to consist of five (5) voting members, appointed by the City Council and two (2) Youth Members who will be voting members and will be comprised of Youth. Applicants must be residents of the City of Hollister.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ratify two (2) Youth Member appointments to Art and Culture Commission.
5. Update on Downtown Gateway Monument Sign (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Staff will provide City Council with an update on potential locations for adding a gateway monument sign in the Downtown area.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to receive an oral report and provide staff direction.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Council Requests of City 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.
1. Annual Report on the Hollister Successor Agency Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2020-21 (Housing)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Council will receive the annual report summarizing the financial condition of the City of Hollister Housing Successor Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (the “LMIHAF”) and the audit of the fund as required in Health and Safe ty Code §34176.1(f). At the May 2, 2022 Council Meeting Council requested the
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item to return to the next meeting to allow additional review time.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the annual report on the LMIHAF and direct staff submit the report to HCD and post the information on the City’s website.
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 C ouncil 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, 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)
Legislative Recess -- No regular City Council Meetings in July Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, August 1, 2022, at 6:30 PM
MEMORANDUM
To: File
From: Christine Black, MMC
City Clerk
Date: May 11 , 2022
The Agenda for the City of Hollister City Council Regular meeting of May 16, 2022, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on May 11 , 2022, at 10:30 a.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.