CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 6, 2022
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda)
None.
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
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting called to order at 6:51 pm.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Ignacio Velazquez on June, 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Ignacio Velazquez Mayor Present
Rick Perez District 1 Present
Rolan Resendiz District 2 Late 5:15 PM
Dolores Morales District 3 Present
Tim Burns District 4 Present
Mary F.Lerner Interim City Attorney Present
Christine Black City Clerk Absent
Carlos Reynoso Police Chief Present
Brett Miller City Manager Present
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda for the City of Hollister City Council 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.
CLOSED SESSION-REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner stated that there were no reports from Closed Session.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under the Consent Resolution will be enacted in one motion authorizing the actions indicated for those items so designated.
Council Member Morales requested that items A4&A7 be pulled from consent.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Velazquez,Perez,Resendiz,Morales,Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Consent items are numbers:Al,A2,A3,A4,A5,A6,and A7.
1. City Council-Special Meeting-May 14,2022 9:00 AM
2. City Council-Regular Meeting-May 16,2022 6:30 PM
3. Claim Against the City-Filed by Suzanne Aguilar
4. Item Pulled from Consent
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
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
7. Item Pulled from Consent
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ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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
Item A4.
Council Member Morales pulled this item from consent and Associate Engineer Builes answered her questions.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Item A7.
Council Member Morales asked for confirmation that the residents and businesses in the area will be notified in advance of the street closure, so they will know when it will be, where the detours are, and they won't get stuck. Deputy City Clerk Romero responded that the applicant had a petition signed by a majority of businesses affected by the block party closure, and public works will put up no parking signs and road closure notice signs in the area 72 hours in advance.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
C. PUBLIC INPUT
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Sally Biersdorff addressed the Council.
Susan Mister addressed the Council.
John Wrobel addressed the Council.
Mia Casey addressed the Council.
Elia Salinas addressed the Council.
Maria Spandri addressed the Council.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
City Manager Miller said he will work with the staff on getting the Blue Star Plaque in the garden at Vets Hall. He will ask during G2 about the 150th plaque.
2. Trainings and Conferences
Chief Reynoso reported that Police Command and Sergeants attended a team training staff and it was great.
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 Chief Reynoso gave a brief summary of the Ordinance and answered questions from Council.
Opened public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
No comments
Closed public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
RESULT: First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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 Chief Reynoso gave a brief summary of the Ordinance.
Public Comment:
None
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. Ordinance No. 1209 An Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the Fireworks Ordinance to include liability of property owners and fines Police Chief Reynoso gave a brief summary of the Ordinance, which includes the minor changes that Council directed at the first reading. He answered questions from Council.
Public Comment:
None
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Associate Engineer Cristian Builes gave a brief summary of the item.
Public Comment:
None
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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 Miller gave a brief summary on the item.
Public Comments:
None
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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 Miller gave a brief summary on the item, and answered questions from Council. Council Member Burns asked that the amount of grants applied for and received be tracked so we can monitor the metrics.
Public Comments:
None
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Environmental Programs Manager Mike Grzan gave a brief summary of the item and answered questions from Council.
Public Comment:
None
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Interim Community Services Director Henry Gonzales gave a brief summary of the item and answered questions from Council.
Council Member Morales asked what will happen if the Council takes no action or inaction/delay to remove sludge. Mr. Gonzales said that the sludge will pile up, get compacted, harder to remove, cost more to remove, and smell worse. She asked if there are any consequences we can hold the original contractor to for not holding up their obligation. City Attorney Lerner said that she would need to review the terms and conditions of the contract to answer that question.
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City Manager Miller said that this is a request for proposal so the contract can be reviewed and changed by the City Attorney before it goes to bid. Ms. Lerner advised Council to move forward with the RFP to prevent further delays in dealing with the sludge issue. Mr. Gonzales said he will be getting quotes for the equipment needed to be able to prevent the sludge build up in the future. Council Member Burns said he would like to find out if the current contractor has not been doing their job in removing sludge.
Public Comment:
None.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
— CIP Manager Renee Perales gave a brief summary of the item.
Public Comments:
None.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
CIP Manager Renee Perales gave a brief summary of the item, and answered questions from Council.
Public Comments:
None.
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Council Member Resendiz and Mayor Velazquez voted no due to estimate for the lighting project being too high.
RESULT: Adopted [3 to 2]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES: Velazquez, Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Deputy City Clerk Romero gave a brief summary of the item and answered questions from Council. Mary Lerner answered additional questions. Mayor Velazquez clarified that the FPPC will investigate violations that violate their limits, but they will not investigate or enforce any stricter limits that the City has in place. Council Member Perez voice disagreement with the Urgency Ordinance, and stated that the stricter campaign finance limits are a disadvantage to candidates that don't have enough money to self fund their campaign.
Public Comment:
Mia Casey addressed the Council.
Elia Salinas addressed the Council.
Jonathan Casey addressed the Council.
Council Member Resendiz made a motion to adopt the Urgency Ordinance, seconded by Council Member Burns.
Roll call vote:
Council Member Morales- No.
Council Member Burns- Yes.
Council Member Resendiz - Yes.
Vice Mayor Perez- No.
Mayor Velazquez- Yes.
Urgency Ordinance failed due to lack of 4/5 vote.
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RESULT: Defeated [3 to 2]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES: Perez, Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Deputy City Clerk Romero gave a brief summary of the item.
Public Comment:
None.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Deputy City Clerk Romero gave a brief summary of the item.
Public Comment:
None.
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Deputy City Clerk Romero gave a brief summary of the item, and answered questions from Council. City Attorney Lerner clarified that this ballot measure is independent from the term limit ballot measure, and one does not affect the other since they would be voted on separately.
Public Comment:
None.
Item died due to lack of motion.
RESULT: Died Due to Lack of Motion
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Deputy City Clerk Romero gave a brief summary of the item.
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Public Comment:
None.
RESULT: Adopted [3 to 2]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES: Velazquez, Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Deputy City Clerk Romero gave a brief summary of the item, and answered questions from Council.
Public Comment:
None.
RESULT: Adopted [3 to 2]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES: Perez, Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Deputy City Clerk Romero gave a brief summary of the item.
Public Comment:
None.
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
Council Member Burns - no reports.
Council Member Resendiz - no reports.
Rick Perez - Reported that he and Council Member Morales met last Thursday with the Downtown Business Association.
Council Member Morales - Reported that the Events Committee will be discussing the Rally, Police Department report and update. She added they will be continuing to meet once a month at the Community Foundation, she thanked the Chamber, Hollister Downtown Association, and other partners for their support and collaboration at the meetings.
Mayor Velazquez - Reported that he attended a COG meeting recently and discussed the State's requirements for more housing in our community. He stressed that the State is really asking for more planning for housing. He said that COG voted yes under protest due to lack of infrastructure, impact to traffic, roads, and schools.
He added that a letter was written to the State voicing all of these concerns. He said that the percentages of houses built should priortize affordable housing, workforce housing, and no more large single family homes that benefit developers and not the community. He requested that this discussion be agendized to avoid over-building in one category. He said the Fire Protection Committee met and discussed the new partnership and the possibility of moving towards a Fire District. He met with the Intergovernmental Committee and they voted unanimously that the County will move forward with implementing a county-wide ban on flavored tobacco.
2. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Council Member Burns - Said he supports the Blue Star Plaque at the Vets Hall, and said he was disappointed to hear that it was not approved and would like to know what happened and who denied it. He voiced support the 150th Plaque. He asked if the budget could add an additional street sweeper to the budget, and would like to hear the opinion of the new Public Works director and consider using ARPA or one time monies. He also requested that fire hydrant tests be done, and get an update from Fire staff. He voiced frustration at the continued non-permitted vending that is occurring at Memorial and Hillcrest. He would like an update on the status of the City Council Monday, June 6, 2022 Page 13 of 17
Accela technology for the Development Services Department. He requested that the — rules be suspended to allow another first reading of the Council pay Ordinance again,even though it did not pass a first reading due to a tie 2-2-0-1 vote.He said he looks forward to working with the new City Attorney.He would like to see the Police Department do a presentation on a"shot spotter"and possibly add it to the budget.
He would like a discussion on the recruitment firm the City is using for the 3 Department Head positions,and is disappointed that they have not been doing their job and wants to follow up on that. He has been getting complaints from residents and developers about the lack of phone calls,emails,follow up and fees for projects.
He reminded everyone about the Fentanyl awareness fair and narcan training at the Vets Hall this Saturday,June 11th.
Rolan Resendiz - Requested that the General Plan update to come back to the Council as soon as possible.He has residents asking about street lights for Hawkins and Haydon Street. Mr. Miller said that they are waiting for PlaceWorks to give an update on the general plan.
Rick Perez-Said he enjoyed the Portuguese Heritage Parade this past weekend, however, he said he heard a lot of complaints from residents who could not get to church that morning because of the streets being blocked for the parade.He said he would like to see 2 weeks advance notice given to the public and surrounding area regarding the street closures.He thanked the Police Chief for bringing up the parking Ordinance for 5th St. He reported that he went on a ride along with the fire department and is concerned that the speed humps are affecting the Fire Engine response times negatively by slowing them down,and the speed humps do not have white lines around them to make them more visible.He asked for a discussion about adding more downtown parking. He also talked about trash cans circling one business. He stated he attended the funeral for John Barrett, and expressed his condolences at his passing. He asked to adjourn the meeting in memory of John Barrett and Zavan Quezada. He talked about Grunnagles parking, and if they can have a loading zone for funerals before 12 p.m.except on Sundays.He asked for an update on the alley next to 7-11.He commented about the housing numbers that the Mayor brought up, he said it's hard to know what's going on when the Council doesn't get to talk to developers about housing but agrees we need to take care of our residents first. He requested to agendize the Youth Recovery Connections update for the June 21st meeting. He voiced support for the Blue Star Plaque and additional street sweeper.
Council Member Morales-Voiced support for an update on the Accela program,as well as the requests for infrastructure costs. She asked for the Code Enforcement issues to be agendized at the next meeting, including the shopping carts, noise Ordinance,and"Night Market".She asked for the City Attorney to advise if Council can bring back the item and presentation regarding the Gavilan College sewer hookup that did not pass last time. She agrees with bringing back the Council pay Ordinance again, and thanked the City Manager for talking to the Downtown Association regarding the 150th plaque.
Mayor Velazquez-Said he is glad to see that the parking garage is open and the fencing has been moved,but is disappointed that the asphalt is still not finished. He added that the construction work around Gavilan College has been going on way too --. long and makes it looks like it's closed, and the sidewalks need to be opened. He requested bringing back a discussion on parking garage fees.He said that the City of Hollister won a lawsuit that was brought against the City by Elia Salinas and Irma City Council Monday,June 6,2022 Page 14 of 17
Gonzalez, and as a result,they have to pay the Cit back$30,000 in legal fees for bringing a lawsuit that was based on misinformation.
City Manager Miller-Received Council consensus to bring back:
-Item on the housing percentages that the Mayor mentioned in his COG report. -Budget Item requests.
-Plaques-for Blue Star and 150th Celebration.
For informational items:he will work on updates for Council regarding the trash cans, and purchasing downtown parking lot estimates.
He introduced Mary Lerner the City's new City Attorney.
City Attorney Lerner-Reported that the Cal Cities Conference this year will be Sept. 7-9.She said she is glad to be part of Hollister's team.
Police Chief Reynoso-Gave an update that the animal control office has been open on Wednesdays and every other Saturdays,but based on reports there were mostly no shows,some adoption inquiries,but no actual pet adoptions on these extra days.
He said he can provide a full detailed report on staffing.He added that it would take $8,000 or more in overtime to continue staffing animal control these days and does not appear to resulting in more adoptions.
Deputy City Clerk Romero-No reports.
3. Update on Downtown Gateway Monument Sign
Senior Support Services Assistant Daisy Caceres gave a brief summary of the item and showed a presentation on what the signs would look like at the 3 proposed sign locations.Recreation Manager Tina Garza said that the Art and Cultural Commission recommended enhancements to the sign, including adding blue Benito lite rock or crystal on the pillars, and green vines (metal) to beautify the monument and represent the wineries in our area. She added that the Commission does not want barricades around the monument so it would like it to look more like a work of art.
Council Member Burns asked if the next time the Art and Culture Commission chair could come to the meeting to give their recommendations in person. He said he would like to see renderings of the sign with and without the barricades so see how it will look,but would like to err on the side of caution and have barricades if needed for safety purposes.Vice Mayor Perez said that he would like to find out the cost of the visual enhancements,and sked what the sign maker's professional opinion is on where the sign should be located.Ms.Caseres said that Jeremy from Signs by Van recommends the alley close to 7th Street by the Veteran's Building as the sign location. Vice Mayor Perez said he agrees that it should not be on 5th Street, because it is too concentrated there with too many tall buildings and would look better in the middle of downtown by 7th Street.
Public Comment:
None
Council thanked staff for the update and voiced support of the visual enhancements to the sign.Council Consensus on sign location preferences:
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Second choice: Fifth Street, on the Vault side (North Side) Third choice: 7th Street, by front of Vets building, where there is less traffic (Sign designer's first choice)
4. HOLLISTER FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME REPORT
Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo gave a presentation on the Fire Department's Overtime report as requested and answered questions from Council. Chief Martin Del Campo clarified that staff has the option to take comp leave in lieu of OT, but there is a cap on how much comp time can be accrued. He said he has the 40 hour/week staff flex their time off to avoid OT. He said that providing mutual aid does not have any reimbursement because it's reciprocal, but when they do state strike teams they do receive some reimbursement. He said that the mutual aid given and received is tracked, however, Hollister receives more mutual aid than it gives. Chief said that firefighters work out of class to get experience, for succession planning, and to avoid higher OT rates. Council requested to see staffing numbers for the past several years, and more information on the trades. Council Member Resendiz said he would like to see an outside consultant do an independent audit to find out why the Fire Department has high overtime costs and see what the cure is. Council Member Burns requested a 10 year range of data for overtime, and see an average cost.
5. Appointment of a Council Committee Assignments and Alternates Mayor Velazquez appointed Vice Mayor Perez to the Fire Protection Committee and as the Fire Department Liaison, with Council consensus.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Council Requests of City Staff
No discussion.
NEW BUSINESS
J. MISCELLANEOUS
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
L. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Perez requested to adjourn in Memory of John Barrett and Zavan Quezada, Hollister residents who passed away in May.
Motion in adjourn at 9:56 p.m. in Memory of John Barrett and Zavan Quezada
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Respectfully submitted,
Nova Romero, MMC
Deputy City Clerk
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