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
Mary F. Lerner
CITY CLERK
Christine Black
POLICE CHIEF
Carlos Reynoso
CITY TREASURER
Anietra Gomez
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
June 6, 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 - 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. Hearing of Complaints/Charges Against Public Employee
Title: City Clerk
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957, subdivision (b)(1)-(2))
2. Consideration of Public Employee Employment
Title: City Clerk
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957, subdivision (b)(1))
3. Government Code section 54957 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: Interim City Attorney
4. Government Code section 54957 Public Employee Appointment/Employment
Title: City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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 May 14, 2022
2. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council May 16, 2022
3. Claim Against the City - Filed by Suzanne Aguilar (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A claim against the City was filed by Suzanne Aguilar on May 18, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of this claim and seeks authorization to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
4. Resolution No. 2022-104 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2 (Police and Fire Services) Authorizing the Annual Levy of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23 (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2 (Police and Fire Services) authorizing the annual levy of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2 (Police and Fire Services) authorizing the annual levy of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
5. Resolution No. 2022-105 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 4 (Public Services) Authorizing the Annual Levy of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23 (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 4 (Public Facilities) authorizing the annual levy of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 4 (Public
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Facilities) authorizing the annual levy of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
6. Resolution No. 2022-106 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (Police and Fire Services) Authorizing the Annual Levy of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23 (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (Police and Fire Services) authorizing the annual levy of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (Police and Fire Services) authorizing the annual levy of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
7. Resolution No. 2022-107 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Temporary Closure of 6th Street, between Monterey Street and San Benito Street, on June 25, 2022, for the Pride Event sponsored by the San Benito County Behavioral Health Department (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the closure of 6th Street, between Monterey Street and San Benito Street, on June 25, 2022, for the Pride Event sponsored by the San Benito County Behavioral Health Department.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ADOPT a Resolution to temporarily close 6th Street, between Monterey Street and San Benito Street, on June 25, 2022, for the Pride Event sponsored by the San Benito County Behavioral Health Department.
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 yo ur 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
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Receive report from City Manager.
2. Trainings and Conferences
Receive reports from staff on Training and Conferences.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1211 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the Parking Time Restrictions on the North and South Side of Fifth Street between West Street and Monterey Street and Revoking Resolution No. 2000-116 Neighborhood Residential Permit Parking (Police)
DESCRIPTION: This amendment to section 10.24.040 section of the Hollister Municipal Code will removing time parking restrictions on Fifth Street between West Street and Monterey Street and revoke the outdated Resolution No. 2000-116 Residential Permit Parking.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold public hearing, read by title only, waive full reading, and INTRODUCE an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending Chapter 10.24.040 – Parking time restrictions removing time restrictions on Fifth Street between West Street and Monterey Street and Revoking Resolution No. 2000-116 Residential Permit Parking.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
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 waive full reading, read by title only, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 1208 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: Read by title only, waive full reading, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 1209, Amending Chapter 8.08 – “Fireworks” adding clarification of property owner liability and fines.
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3. Resolution No. 2022-108 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister declaring intention to order the levy and collection of annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, and giving notice of and setting the time and place for a public hearing on the levy and collection of assessment pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Consider approval declaring the intention to order the levy and collection of the annual assessment for Landscape & Lighting District 93-1; setting the time and place for, and giving notice of a public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution declaring the intention to order the levy and collection of annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting District 91-1 for FY 2022/2023.
4. Resolution No. 2022-109 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authoring the County of San Benito as Lead Agency of the San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency, to Conduct Activities Needed on Behalf of the City to Comply with Senate Bill 1383, the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Act and Declaring the Purpose and Need for Rural Exemption (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider a Resolution to affirm the authority of the County of San Benito as Lead Agency of the San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency to conduct activities needed on behalf of the City to comply with Senate Bill 1383 and to affirm the City’s need for a rural exemption.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council ADOPT a Resolution to affirm the authority of the County of San Benito as Lead Agency of the San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency to conduct activities needed on behalf of the City to comply with Senate Bill 1383 and to affirm the City’s need for a rural exemption.
5. Resolution No. 2022-110 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with California Consulting, LLC for Grant Program Management Services (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider approving a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with California Consulting, Inc. for Grant Program Management Services.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council ADOPT a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with California Consulting, Inc. for Grant Program Management Services.
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6. Resolution No. 2022-111 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept a grant of $700,995.52 from the California State Water Resources Control Board’s California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program for the purpose of providing relief to water customers whom were unable to make sufficient payments to cover their water bills from March 4, 2020 to June 15, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and authorize staff to return any unused funds (Public Works - Utilities)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Staff is seeking approval to accept a grant of $700,995.52 from the California State Water Resources Control Board’s California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program for the purpose of providing relief to identified water customers, and then to return any unused portion to the same.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT the resolution to accept a grant of $700,995.52 from the California State Water Resources Control Board’s California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program, for the purpose of providing relief to water customers whom were unable to make sufficient payments to cover their water bills from March 4, 2020 to June 15, 2021 due to the COVID -19 pandemic, and authorize staff to return any unused funds.
7. Resolution No. 2022-112 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing Staff to Solicit RFP's for the removal of 3000 dry tons of domestic sludge from the Suspended Solids Basin located at the City of Hollister Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant (Public Works - Utilities)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This request will allow the City of Hollister staff to obtain RFP’s to remove 3000 dry tons of sludge from the Suspended Solids Basin at the Domestic Plant. This will create a deeper water cap to assist in reduction of odors.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council of the City of Hollister to ADOPT a Resolution allowing staff to solicit RFP’ S for the removal of 3000 dry tons of organic waste from the S.S.B. located at the Domestic Waste Water Treatment Plant.
8. Resolution No. 2022-113 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the calling for sealed bids for the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project, CIP C2204 (Administrative Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item would authorize staff to call for sealed bids for the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project, CIP C2204
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the calling for sealed bids for the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project, CIP C2204
9. Resolution No. 2022-114 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the calling for sealed bids for the 6th Street Lighting Improvement Project, CIP C2203 (Administrative Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item would authorize staff to call for sealed
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bids for the 6th Street Lighting Improvement Project, CIP C2203.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the calling for sealed bids for the 6th Street Lighting Improvement Project, CIP C2203.
10. Ordinance No. 1212 an Urgency Ordinance of the City of Hollister adding Chapter 2.06 to and repealing Chapter 2.18 of the Hollister Municipal Code relating to local election campaign contribution limits and regulations (City Clerk)
DESCRIPTION: An Ordinance of the City of Hollister City Council to provide provisions regarding Campaign Finance Reform.
RECOMMENDATION: Read by Title Only, Waive Full Reading, and ADOPT an Urgency Ordinance of the City of Hollister Adding Chapter 2.06 and repealing Chapter 2.18 of the Hollister Municipal Code relating to local election campaign contribution limits and regulations.
11. Resolution No. 2022-115 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of Certain Officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will call for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tue sday, November 8, 2022, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Hollister ADOPT a Resolution Calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities.
12. Resolution No. 2022-116 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Benito to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will request the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Benito to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council of the City of Hollister ADOPT a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Benito to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code.
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13. Resolution No. 2022-117 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister, Submitting to the Qualified Voters of the City of Hollister a Measure Amending Section 2.04.020 of Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration And Personnel) of the Hollister Municipal Code to Change the Term of Office of the Elected Mayor From Two (2) Years to Four (4) Years, at a General Municipal Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be Held on November 8, 2022; and Setting Rules and Deadlines for the Submittal of Arguments for and Against the Measure (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution places on the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election ballot a Measure seeking voter direction on whether to change the length of the Mayor’s term from a 2 year term to a 4 year term, beginning with the November 2024 election.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks Council direction to place this Ballot Measure before the voters at the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election.
14. Resolution No. 2022-118 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister, California, Submitting to the Qualified Voters of the City of Hollister a Measure Adding Section 2.04.300 to Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of the Hollister Municipal Code to Establish Term Limits on Mayoral and City Council Member Service, at a General Municipal Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be Held November 8, 2022, and Setting Rules for Arguments and Rebuttals for and Against Said Measure (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution places on the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election ballot a Measure seeking voter direction regarding establishing term limits on Mayoral and Council Member service, effective beginning with the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks Council direction to place this Ballot Measure before the voters at the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election.
15. Resolution No. 2022-119 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister, California submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Hollister Two Advisory Measures seeking voter opinion regarding the re-establishment of the City of Hollister Motorcycle Rally, at a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held November 8, 2022, and setting rules for arguments and rebuttals for and against said Measures (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution places on the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election ballot two Advisory Measures seeking voter opinion regarding the re-establishment of the City of Hollister Motorcycle Rally, and if so on what dates are preferred to hold it.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks Council direction to ADOPT a Resolution to place Two Advisory Ballot Measures before the voters at the
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November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election seeking voters opinion on the re-establishment of the City of Hollister Motorcycle Rally, and preferred dates.
16. Resolution No. 2022-120 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code and Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-166 (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will amend the City of Hollister’s Conflict of Interest Code to comply with the po sitions/titles for those that need to submit an annual Statement of Economic Interest Form 700, according to the Fair Political Practices Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution amending the City of Hollister’s Conflict of Interest Code and rescind Resolution No. 2020-166.
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. 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. In addition to feedback received.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to receive an oral report and provide staff direction.
4. HOLLISTER FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME REPORT (Fire)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will receive an oral report and presentation report from the Fire Chief for the Hollister Fire Department’s overtime report.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the presentation from the Hollister Fire Department for overtime as presented by the Fire Chief.
5. Appointment of a Council Committee Assignments and Alternates (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Mayor will appoint a Council Member(s) to serve on Council Committee assignments as necessary.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor appoint a Council Member to Council Committee assignments as necessary.
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.
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 afte r 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 --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 Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, August 15, 2022, at 6:30 PM
MEMORANDUM
To: File
From: Christine Black, MMC
City Clerk
Date: June 2, 2022
The Agenda for the City of Hollister City Council Regular meeting of June 6, 2022, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on June 2, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.