CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 21, 2022
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Velazquez Called to Order the meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister at 5:00pm.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
City Attorney Lerner announced that closed session will be held to discuss the following matter:
Consideration of Public Employee Employment, Title City Clerk Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957, subdivision (b)(1) Councilmember Burns Motioned to enter Closed Session, Seconded by Councilmember Perez. All in favor with Council members, Morales, Perez, Burns, and Mayor Velazquez. 4-0, with Councilmember Resendiz absent for closed session. _ Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda)
No Public Comment for Closed Session.
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
1. Consideration of Public Employee Employment
Title: City Clerk
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957, subdivision (b)(1))
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Ignacio Velazquez on June, 21 , 2022 at 5:00 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 4- w
Rolan Resendiz District 2 Late 9:16 PM
Dolores Morales District 3 Present
Tim Burns District 4 Present
Mary F. Lerner Interim City Attorney Present
Christine Black City Clerk Excused
Carlos Reynoso Police Chief Present
Brett Miller City Manager Present
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
Information Systems Director and Acting City Clerk Paul Da Silva reported that the Agenda for the City of Hollister Regular meeting of June 21, 2022, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on June 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner reported out from Closed Session. Councilmember Burns motioned to terminate City Clerk Christine Black without cause, second by Councilmember Morales.
Motion: Councilmember Burns
Second: Councilmember Morales
Vote:
Councilmembers Burns, Morales, Perez in favor.
Mayor Velazquez Against.
Councilmember Resendiz absent.
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.
No Consent Items Pulled by City Council or Public.
Motion: Councilmember Burns
Second: Councilmember Morales
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Morales, Mayor Velazquez in favor
Absent: Councilmember Resendiz
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and A7.
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1. City Council - Special Meeting - Jun 4, 2022 9:00 AM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 6, 2022 6:30 PM
3. Warrant Register - June 6, 2022 AP
4. Warrant Register - June 21, 2022 AP
5. Claim Against the City - Filed by Roberto Duran
6. 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
7. Resolution No. 2022-121 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 the Pour Decisions Taproom Anniversary Event, Saturday, July 23, 2022
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Public Comment:
Valerie Egland
Mia Casey
Celeste Toledo-Bocanegra
Maddie Rosa
Courtney Evans
John Wrobel
Elia Salinas
Martin Garcia
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
City Manager Brett Miller reported for R.E.A.C.H. item brought up in Public Comment, the amount will be paid out of the City Manager's budget and to forward the invoice to the City Manager.
2. Trainings and Conferences
City Manager Brett Miller had nothing to report on Trainings and Conferences.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Ordinance No. 1213 an 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 William Priest Reported on this item El
El Public Comment:
Mia Casey
Celeste Toledo-Bocanegra
Tony Avilla
Courtney Evans
Martin Garcia
Steve Belong
Jon Casey
Elia Salinas
Motion: Councilmember Burns to pull item and bring it back at a later date.
Second: Mayor Velazquez.
Vote:
Councilmember Burns, Mayor Velazquez in favor
Councilmembers Morales, Perez against
Councilmember Resendiz absent.
Final: 2-2-0
Vote on original ordinance item:
Motion: Mayor Velazquez
No Second. Motion dies due to lack of second.
RESULT: Died Due to Lack of Motion
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. Resolution No. 2022-122 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister confirming the boundary and assessment of Landscape and Lighting District 93-1, and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
Cristian Builes presented this item.
Public Hearing Opened at
Public Hearing Closed at
No Public Comment
_ Motion: Councilmember Burns
Second: Councilmember Morales
Vote:
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Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Morales, Mayor Velazquez in favor
Absent: Councilmember Resendiz
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-123 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister adopting a list of street/road projects for fiscal year 2022-2023 funded by SBA: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Renee Perales presented this item. Renee Perales and City Engineer Mark Falgout answered question from Vice Mayor Rick Perez regarding work to be done on Fourth Street, East of Locust St and West of Monterey St. and why not the main street and starts a block off. Councilmember Morales asked about how these projects were selected and if additional resources would be needed from City of Hollister and if represented in the current budget, Renee Perales answered this question. Renee also answered Councilmember Morales concern about covering any additional funds needed to complete these projects. Mayor Velazquez commented on the process of the project list. Vice Mayor Perez thanked current and previous City Council on CPI Street index of 74% and wants to have alleys done also.
Public Comment: None.
Motion: Councilmember Perez
Second: Councilmember Morales
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Morales, Mayor Velazquez in favor
Absent: Councilmember Resendiz
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
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2. Resolution No. 2022-124 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving an application for funding and the execution of a Grant Agreement and any amendments thereto from the 2021- 2022 Funding year of the State CDBG Program
Renee Perales presented this item. Projects to be included in the CDBG NOFA Grant application are Jovenes De Antano Meals of Wheel program for an amount of $500,000. Planning Grant for an Alley Study for an amount of $250,000.
Councilmember Burns commented that Police Department be consulted moving forward as part of the CDBG Grant considerations.
Public Comment:
Pauline Valdivia
Councilmember Burns asked about if the CDBG grant application was not awarded, what would be plan B. City Manager Miller answered that it would come back to City Council for discussion. Vice Mayor Perez thanked Pauline Valdivia and staff of Jovenes De Antano for providing about 250 meals a day to Seniors and would like the City to be able to fund more to cover additional seniors.
Motion: Councilmember Perez
Second: Councilmember Morales
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Morales, Mayor Velazquez in favor
Absent: Councilmember Resendiz
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
REC USED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
3. Resolution No. 2022-125 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept the bids received, approve a supplemental appropriation, award a contract in the amount of $2,315,495.00 to Monterey Peninsula Engineering and authorize the execution of a contract and change orders for the Sally Street Traffic Calming Project, CIP C2201
Renee Perales presented this item. Councilmember Morales asked about the bidders and in particular Monterey Peninsula Engineering.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Councilmember Perez
Second: Mayor Velazquez
Vote:
Yes: Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Mayor Velazquez
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No: Councilmember Morales
Absent: Councilmember Resendiz
RESULT: Adopted [3 to 1]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Ignacio Velazquez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Burns
NOES: Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
4. Resolution No. 2022-126 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the San Felipe Precise Line Study
Eva Kelly presented this item.
Frederick Venter and Blake Silkwood gave a presentation on San Felipe Road Precise Line Survey.
Councilmember Burns questioned the need for round-a-bouts for intersections.
Councilmember Morales also questioned the need for round-a-bouts.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Councilmember Perez
Second: Mayor Velazquez
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Morales, Mayor Velazquez in favor Councilmember Burns against
Absent: Councilmember Resendiz
RESULT: Adopted [3 to 1]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Ignacio Velazquez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales
NOES: Burns
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
5. Resolution No. 2022-127 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving two (2) Fire Inspector Positions, job description, and the recruitment for the Hollister Fire Department - Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo presented this item.
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Fire Marshal Chief Charlie Bedolla gave a presentation on the new Fire Prevention Bureau
Councilmember Burns commented that he is supportive and wants to be that there are supportive fees and that these positions are dedicated solely to this function, as well as launch time frame and level of training. Councilmember Burns also wanted to make sure to technology and vehicles are in place for these positions. Fire Marshal Chief Bedolla answered these questions. Councilmember Morales expressed support. Councilmember Perez thanks Fire Department to bring this forward for the safety of the community. Mayor Velazquez commented that all businesses should be inspected and capture the appropriate fees associated. Final comments from Councilmember Burns regarding cross-training with Code Enforcement and Police Department.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Councilmember Burns
Second: Councilmember Morales
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Morales, Mayor Velazquez in favor Councilmember Resendiz abstained
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN: Resendiz
ABSENT:
6. Resolution No. 2022-128 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Supplemental Appropriation of funds for a Camera System at Las Brisas Park
Chief of Police Reynoso presented this item. Councilmember Resendiz questioned the proposal having a blindspot. Chief Reynoso answered this question.
Councilmember Burns commented and thanked Chief for getting this proposal so quickly and also would like to see cameras at all parks. Councilmember Morales expressed concerns regarding privacy and having cameras all over the city. Mayor Velazquez commented on the success on the camera system. Chief Reynoso addressed Councilmember Morale's concern regarding privacy and will forward the current Policy.
Public Comment:
Motion: Councilmember Burns
Second: Councilmember Resendiz
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Resendiz,Velazquez in favor Councilmember Morales Against
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RESULT: Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES: Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
7. Resolution No. 2022-129 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving an Update to the City of Hollister Personnel Rules and Regulations
Diana Hillstock presented this item. Councilmember Burns questioned if all bargaining units agreed and asked City Attorney if she reviewed the document. City Attorney Lerner commented that she reviewed the document as well as attorney from LCW. Councilmember Morales asked how many bargaining units are there in the City and how many responded. Councilmember Resendiz would like to see the changes on any documents. City Manager commented that this document was over 25 years old and it was a complete re-do. Councilmember Burns expressed concern about the document only being revised now in the last 20 years. City Manager commented the city was planning to bring this forward pre-covid and rules were changing constantly which added two additional years to bring forward and will look to have an annual review.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Councilmember Burns
Second: Councilmember Resendiz
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Resendiz, Morales, Velazquez in favor RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
8. Resolution No. 2022-130 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Regulatory Permit for Good Crops LLC to Operate a Cannabis Cultivation Facility at 2000 Lana Way (APN 051-161-001) Maria Mendez presented this item.
Public Comment: None
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Motion: Councilmember Resendiz
Second: Councilmember Burns
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Resendiz, Morales, Velazquez in favor RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
9. Resolution No. 2022-131 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Accepting the Proposals Received and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law for City Attorney/Legal Services City Manager Brett Miller presented this item.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Councilmember Burns
Second: Councilmember Resendiz
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Resendiz, Morales, Velazquez in favor RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
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
Councilmember Burns had nothing to report.
Councilmember Resendiz reported on COG meeting regarding update from Caltrans on Hwy25/156 intersection.
Vice Mayor Perez had nothing to report.
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Councilmember Morales reported on 3CE meeting in which they presented their Annual Report, Downtown Businesses adHoc committee meeting with presentation from Hollister Police Department.
Mayor Velazquez reported on COG meeting regarding update from Caltrans on Hwy25/156 intersection.
2. Informational Reports from City Council,City Manager,City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Councilmember Burns requested the following:
Watering schedule for all the parks.
Update on ceilings on tops of parklets.
Have Parks Director attend 3v3 HoopFest event in Spokane,WA.
Update on cooling centers.
Would like to have Arts&Culture Commission look at putting Murals where graffiti overpaints are at the parks.
Disappointed in taking a long time to bring forth renaming of Union Rd to Airline Hwy East to Cesar Chavez Way.
Have Council consider behind the dais on the wall the words:City of Hollister,In God We Trust
Thanks Tina Garza for Soundwall work done at Memorial and Hillcrest Councilmember Resendiz had nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Perez reported on:
Kids in the Park Event,thanked Tina Garza for the event.
Rodeo Parade.
Yard signs for 150th Celebration event available.
Fourth of July Firework Event
150th Celebration Events happening every weekend in July and final event August 6th.
Process of"Consensus"and teambuilding for City Council.
Traffic study for Memorial and Hillcrest
Issue of Transparency for Councilmembers
Councilmember Morales reported on:
Downtown Business Owners on Business Loan Program from APRA funds. Some are not qualifying for the program.Application is still not available and under review.
Council Project Spreadsheet is not on the agenda packet. Projects not completed placed under Old Business,and set priorities for completion.
Items brought forth from 150th Committee, if they can be done administratively through the City Manager or special meeting.
Council policy on Social Media, Request that City Attorney bring forth an education session with City Council on this.
Supports name change of Union Rd to Cesar Chavez Way.
Mayor Velazquez reported on:
Briggs Parking Garage accessibility for Public access to the building and garage.
Open alley way and sidewalk access to Gavilan College. • _ Proper amount to charge for Parking in the Garage for that project.
Update at every city council meeting until paid off,City won a lawsuit brought forth by Elia Salinas and Irma Gonzales,in the amount of$27,000.
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City Manager Miller reported:
Council list back on future agenda
Consensus on "In God We Trust", no consensus given.
Discussion on "Consensus" definition, City Attorney gives definition of "Consensus" as a simple majority of Council.
Workshop
Loan Program
City Attorney Mary F. Lerner reported:
Thank you to Council for approving City Attorney agreement.
City Clerk (Paul Da Silva) reported:
Congratulations to Nova Romero for becoming the new City Clerk of the City of Carmel-By-The-Sea.
Council spreadsheet left off of agenda due to time limit in preparing Agenda packet for this meeting.
City Engineer Mark Falgout gave an update on traffic study on Memorial Drive.
Chief of Police Reynoso reported on:
Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics, tomorrow, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Participating will be Hollister Police, Sheriffs Dept, Animal Control, Probation and District Attorney's Offices.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
I. NEW BUSINESS
None.
J. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velazquez asked for a motion to adjourn at 10:02PM Motion: Councilmember Resendiz
Second: Councilmember Perez
Vote:
Councilmembers Perez, Burns, Resendiz, Morales, Velazquez in favor Respectfully submitted,
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Nova Romero, MMC
Deputy City Clerk
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