CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 1,2022
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Velazquez called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. All members were present except Council Member Resendiz.
CLOSED SESSION-5:30 P.M.
City Attorney Lerner read the titles.
Public Comment(limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda)
There were no public comments.
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, and seconded by Council Member Burns, to move to closed session.The vote was 4-0-1,Council Member Resendiz absent.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)—Existing Litigation,One(1)Case:
1. Hernandez v.Tong/Torres, et al. Northern District of California Court Case No.3:21-cv-03561LB
2. Conference with Legal Council Anticipated Litigation Signficant Exposure to ligitation pursuant to paragraph(2)or(3)of subdivsion(d)of Section 54956.9 (1 potential case)
3. Government Code section 54957 Public Employee Appointment/Employment Title: Assistant City Manager, Director of Administrative Services, and Director of Development Services
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tim Burns led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Ignacio Velazquez on August, 1, 2022 at 7:07 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister,CA 95023.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived 1
Ignacio Velazquez Mayor Present
Rick Perez District 1 Present
Rolan Resendiz District 2 Absent
Dolores Morales District 3 Present
Tim Burns District 4 Present
Mary F.Lerner City Attorney Present
Bonnie Gawf Interim City Clerk Present
Carlos Reynoso Police Chief Present
Brett Miller City Manager Present
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda for the City of Hollister City Council Regular meeting of August 1,2022 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on July 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION-REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner said that there was nothing to report.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Council Member Perez requested that Item G4 be moved forward to Proclamations and Recognitions on the agenda, and Council concurred. City Manager Miller asked to pull Items F8 and F9 from the agenda,and Council concurred.
1. Hollister Downtown Association Presentation
Omar Rosa, Hollister Downtown Association,gave the presentation emphasizing the impact of their programs on the community.
2. Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County(EDC) Presentation
Renee Wells, EDC Executive Director, requested that Council consider granting the EDC$100,000, and gave a presentation outlining how those funds would be used.
Marie Jones a consultant for EDC,explained the process to bring more resources to the community such as federal grants or low interest loans and encouraged the Council to participate.
3. San Benito County Chamber of Commerce&Foundation 2022 Update Michelle Leonard, President and CEO of the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce introduced the presentation and explained the relationship between the Chamber and Community Foundation organizations. She summarized some of their accomplishments.
On question from Council Member Burns, Ms. Leonard said that collaboration has grown to be more of a necessity,explaining some details of how they support each other. Ms. Wells said that the collaborative model brings additional voices into the partnership. She said that their goal is to bring in additional opportunities and the resulting revenues. Mr. Rosa detailed some of the organizations' collaborative efforts.
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Council Member Burns said that he supports these organizations' efforts. He said that he would like to bring back the EDC for consideration of funding them.
Council Member Perez agreed that he would like to bring back the funding item for the EDC.
Council Member Morales agreed with bringing the funding back for the three organizations, and to include how to create an infrastructure to ensure that the collaboration continues between them and with the City.
Mayor Velazquez, said that he is very proud of the Downtown Association. He said that he supports the EDC, but has experienced frustration in the past due to lack of progress. He said that it is important to keep the focus on development of the Airport, and that the Chamber of Commerce seems to lack that focus.
Ken Lindsey, founding member of the EDC, said that their mission is to attract and maintain businesses. He supported expansion of the Airport, saying that has been his focus while on the board. Maria Cid, business owner, said that she has an office in Gilroy and is planning to open a business here. She spoke in support of the Chamber. Elia Salinas spoke in support of the three organizations, and she supported bringing new business to the Airport.
Brian Foucht, Economic Development Director of San Juan Bautista, said that the EDC has helped their community. Carol Lennoir spoke in support of the three organizations and asked the Council to consider funding them on an equal basis.
Rolan Resendiz said that he would like to see measurable evidence of how tourism has been affected. Randy Starbuck said that EDC has asked him to monitor the Community Economic Resilience Program that is designed to promote an economic recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown.
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.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Dolores Morales
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6.
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 21, 2022 6:30 PM
2. City Council - Special Meeting - Jun 27, 2022 5:00 PM
3. Claim Against the City - Filed by Orestes Montero
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4. Resolution No. 2022-133 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving An Agreement for Interim City Clerk Services For The City of Hollister
5. WARRANT REGISTER - AUGUST 1, 2022 AP
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolution No. 2022-134 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Side-Letter Agreement Amending the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Hollister and The Hollister Mid-Management Association
Council Member Burns said that he could not support asking staff to do more than their jobs and suggested that maybe these duties should be part of the job descriptions. City Engineer Mark Falgout explained that this work usually falls under a traffic engineer position, and the City currently does not have a traffic engineer. He said that this provision would save money by allowing staff to do the work. City Manager Miller added that there has been no job study to reclassify these positions.
Mayor Velasquez moved to adopt the resolution, and the motion died for lack of a second.
RESULT: Died Due to Lack of Motion
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
C. PUBLIC INPUT
The Mayor opened the floor for public comments on matters not on the agenda. Monica Sanchez spoke about traffic and speeding on Nash Road. With no further requests to speak, Mayor Velazquez closed public comments.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
No report.
2. Trainings and Conferences
No report
The Mayor called a recess at 8:34 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-135 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the calling of an RFQ for Project Manager services to assist staff with the two Prop 68 grants awarded to the City of Hollister by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Recreation Services Manager Garza presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions.
Mayor Valazquez opened the Public Hearing, had no requests to speak, and closed the hearing.
The City Council discussed the nature of the services of a Construction Manager versus a Project Manager position. Council Member Morales said that she could support the RFQ if it were amended to a "Construction Manager" position.
Council Member Burns made a motion to amend and adopt the resolution, changing the position to "Construction Manager", and Council Member Morales seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Council Member Resendiz absent.
RESULT: Adopted as Amended [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
2. Resolution No. 2022-136 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister appropriating $336,000 from Fund 620 for Well 4 and 5 upgrades including Tier 4 generator
The City Council received a report.
Mayor Valazquez opened the hearing, had no requests to speak, and closed the hearing.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
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3. Resolution No. 2022-137 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Establishing a Policy to over hire in the Fire Department with limitations
The Fire Chief presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions. — Mayor Velasquez opened the Public Hearing. Elia Salinas spoke in support of the item. With no further requests to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
4. Resolution No. 2022-138 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Itemized Report of the Costs of Abatement of Weeds and Debris on Designated Properties in the City of Hollister and Approval to File Report with the Office of the County Auditor, County of San Benito
The City Council received the staff report.
Mayor Velasquez opened the Public Hearing. With no requests to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
5. Resolution No. 2022-139 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the street name change for a segment of Union Road to Cesar Chavez Way
This item was heard following the Consent Agenda. Assistant Engineer Zendejas, presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions.
Mayor Velazquez opened public comments on the item. Jose Carmen Lezama spoke, with his daughter translating, about how Cesar Chavez helped him and what it meant to him. Linda Lampe spoke in support of the item, saying that the struggle is real and explained how her organization partners with LULAC and the United Farm City Council Monday, August 1, 2022 Page 6 of 10
Workers to serve families in the community. Mickie Solorio Luna supported the name change, saying that it should be applauded. With no further requests to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
6. Resolution No. 2022-140 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the summary vacation of a public service easement within the portion of former McCray Street that was abandoned by the City south of E. Park Street
Assistant Engineer Zendejas presented the staff report.
The Public Hearing was opened by the Mayor, then closed with no request to speak.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
7. Resolution No. 2022-141 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing staff to call for sealed bids for the Hillcrest Road Storm and Sewer Improvements Project, CIP C2202
CIP Manager Perales presented the staff report and City Manager Miller followed up.
On question, City Engineer Falgout, explained further details regarding the sewer portion of the project.
Mayor Velasquez opened the Hearing, had no requests to speak, and closed the hearing.
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RESULT: Adopted [3 to 1]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Burns
NOES: Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Resendiz
8. Resolution No. 2022-142 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister rejecting the bid from Power Design Electric as non- responsive, award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, St.
Francis Electric, LLC in the amount of $176,000, approve a supplemental appropriation and authorize the execution of a contract and change orders for the 6th Street Lighting Improvement Project, CIP C2203.
Withdrawn from the agenda.
9. Resolution No. 2022-143 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister rejecting the bid from Doolittle Construction, LLC as non- responsive, award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,011,224.50, approve a supplemental appropriation and authorize the execution of a contract and change orders for the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project, CIP C2204
Withdrawn from the agenda.
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
The Mayor reported that a contract has been awarded for the widening of Highway 156, and work should start late this month. He reported on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Numbers, which were accepted under protest. He noted that the number represents 5,000 units, not siigle family homes, and is for planning purposes.
2. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Council Member Perez said it was awesome when the lemons were turned to lemonade with regard to the street striping. He said that each event builds momentum as we move toward this Saturday's gala celebrating 150 years and thanked staff and volunteers for their work. Council Member Perez asked for a report on the results of the traffic circle test on Cienega. He said that he would like to recognize John as he turns over the operation of Paine's restaurant. He stated that speeding is an enforcement problem.
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that we look at design build,rather than to the lowest bidder with add-ons later.She said that she would like to see more activities for children in her district. She requested an update on the Avondale Walking Trail project. She asked when business meetings would start again, and City Manager Miller responded that they would begin on August 23rd. Council Member Morales said that she would like to look at what the City can do to address violence.
Mayor Velasquez noted that the government is required to contract with the low bidder. He said the Elias Salinas and Irma Gonzales still owe the city$27,000 for a frivolous lawsuit.
City Manager Miller reported on sidewalk grinding on Nash rode. He asked Recreation Services Manager Garza to present the 150th flag.Ms.Garza displayed the flag and asked Council Members for permission to fly the flag outside the City Hall.By consensus,the Council granted permission.Council Member Burns asked to trademark the design and create replicas,and to have the artist sign it.
Interim City Clerk Gawf reported that she is happy to be working at the City of Hollister.
Police Chief Reynoso reported on an upcoming survey and a recent meeting regarding the Police Department's plan.
3. Designation of Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities City Manager Miller presented the staff report.
There was consensus to appoint Council Member Morales as the voting member.
4. Youth Recovery Connections Presentation
This item was moved up on the agenda and heard following Item F5. Amy Bravo, Chief Operating Officer of Youth Recovery Connections introduced the item along with Michael Salinas, CEO of YRC. Mr. Salinas introduced Joshua and described how the young man has benefited from the program services. Reb Close, Emergency Physician at Community Hospital in Monterey and Addiction Specialist presented data regarding trends in opioid deaths compared to all drug-related overdose deaths.
Lisa Faulkner, Executive Director of First Five San Benito, asked the Council to provide support to assist them in obtaining a grant by passing a resolution in support.
Mayor Velasquez opened public comment on the item.The following people spoke in support of YRC's program:Roxy Montana,Stacie McGrady,Michelle Gutierrez,Raul Sanchez,Jennifer Ura Gavin,Jerry Gutierrez,Monica Hernandez,Lohriemay Garcia, Johney Lorado,Kathy Rincon, Joaquin Canales,Benjamin Bravo,Lucia Rincon,Elia Salinas,and Kristin Fuller. Having no further requests to speak,the Mayor returned the discussion to the City Council.
The Mayor and Council Members discussed their support of the organization,and by consensus directed staff to bring back an item for consideration of a resolution granting funds to Youth Recovery Connections.
The City Council recessed at 10:02 p.m.and reconvened at 10:11 p.m.
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H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Council Requests of City Staff
The City Council received the report.
I. NEW BUSINESS
J. MISCELLANEOUS
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
L. ADJOURNMENT
On a Motion by Council Member Burns, seconded by Council Member Morales, and carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Resendiz absent, the City Council adjourned at 11:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie Gawf, CMC
Interim City Clerk
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