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
Bonnie Gawf
POLICE CHIEF
Carlos Reynoso
CITY TREASURER
Anietra Gomez
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
September 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 - 5:30 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. Consultation of Public Employment G.C. section 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): One (1) Case
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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A. CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under consent Resolution will be enacted by one motion authorizing actions indicated for those items so designated. T here 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, and A6
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council August 15, 2022
2. Resolution No. 2022-159 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving a temporary street closure of various streets for the 32nd Annual Red Ribbon Run to be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution authorizes the temporary closure of various streets from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 for the annual Red Ribbon Run.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council ADOPT a Resolution approving the temporary closure of various streets for the Red Ribbon Run to be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
3. Resolution No. 2022-160 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the temporary closure of various streets for the annual Halloween Treat Street event to be held on Monday, October 31, 2022 (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution authorizes the temporary closure of various streets from 1:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. on Monday October 31, 2022, for the annual Halloween Treat Street event.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council ADOPT a Resolution approving temporary closure of various streets for the Halloween Treat Street event to be held on Monday, October 31, 2022.
4. WARRANT REGISTER - SEPTEMBER 6, 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:
2022-07-20, in the amount of $ 111,302.58
2022-07-22, in the amount of $ 658,389.15
2022-07-22, in the amount of $ 432,597.17
2022-07-25, in the amount of $ 251,354.16
2022-07-26, in the amount of $ 1,677,793.43
2022-08-08, in the amount of $ 588,125.43
2022-08-08, in the amount of $ 376,964.29
2022-08-09, in the amount of $ 596,227.23
2022-08-10, in the amount of $ 1,803,580.87
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5.Resolution No. 2022-161 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with the Economic Development Corporation (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider adopting Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hollister and the San Benito County Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hollister and the San Benito County Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
6. Ordinance No. 1215 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending CHAPTER 2.08 Of The Hollister Municipal Code to Vest The City Manager With The Power To Appoint, Direct, Discipline, and Dismiss The City Clerk (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will hold a second reading of an amendment to the Hollister Municipal Code, Chapter 2.08, subsection
2.08.020, which will vest the City Manager with the power and du ty to appoint, direct, discipline, and dismiss the Hollister City Clerk. Currently, these powers rest with the City Council and this ordinance amendment would remove these powers from the City Council and vest them in the City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council read by title only, waive full reading and ADOPT Ordinance 1215 of the City of Hollister Amending Chapter 2.08, subsection 2.08.020 of the Hollister Municipal Code, which will alter the language to vest the City Manager with the power to appoint, direct, discipline, and dismiss the City Clerk.
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 an d 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 ci ty 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.
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2. Trainings and Conferences
Receive reports from staff on Training and Conferences.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1218 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Hollister and Prezoning Specifically Described Real Properties (APN 020-460-035, 020-460-036, and 020-120- 064) to the Low Density Residential Performance Overlay Zoning District (Planning)
DESCRIPTION: An Ordinance to Prezone three parcels totaling 3.35 acres for future annexation into the Low Density Residential Performance Overlay (R1-L/PZ) Zoning District.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission of the City of Hollister recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a Public Hearing.
2. Read by Title Only, Waive full reading, and INTRODUCE An Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Hollister and Prezoning Specifically Described Real Properties (APN 020-460-035, 020-460-036, and 020-120-064) to Low Density Residential Performance Overlay (R1-L/PZ) Zoning District.
3. Schedule a second reading and adoption of the ordinance for the Tuesday, September 6, 2022 City Council Meeting.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-162 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving an Appropriation of $69,880 and a Professional services agreement with Federal Engineering, Inc. to conduct a feasibility Study for a Hollister Police Department Dispatch and Live Crime Center (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider a resolution to approve an appropriation in the amount of $69,880 and a Professional Services Agreement with Federal Engineering, Inc. to conduct a feasibility study for the Hollister Police Department to have its own dispatch center and live crime center.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council Adopt a Resolution approving an appropriation of $69,880 and a Professional Services Agreement with Federal Engineering, Inc. to conduct a feasibility study for the Hollister Police Department to have its own dispatch center and live crime center.
2. Ordinance No. 1219 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
AMENDING THE ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS GENERALLY
ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY AND CORRECT CONFUSING AND
INCONSISTENT LANGUAGE. (Police)
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DESCRIPTION: This amendment to Chapter 6.04, Animal Control Regulations Generally, will provide clarity to citizens and staff attempting to interpret and enforce this section of the City of Hollister (“City”) Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Read by title only, waive full reading, and adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 6.04, Animal Control Regulations Generally.
3. Resolution No. 2022-163 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Contribution of Funds to Youth Recove ry Connections Nonprofit for Fiscal Year 2022/23 in an Amount of $175,000 (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider approving the contribution of funds to Youth Recovery Connections Nonprofit for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
Youth Recovery Connections is requesting an amount of $175,000.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council provide direction on the contribution of funds to Youth Recovery Connections Nonprofit for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
4. Resolution No. 2022-164 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing waiver of Municipal Code competitive bidding requirement and purchase of municipal vehicles (Community Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize a waiver of Municipal Code competitive bidding requirements and purchase of municipal vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council ADOPT a
Resolution to waive the Municipal Code competitive bidding requirements and purchase of municipal equipment.
5. Resolution No. 2022-165 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. (Community Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a 72-month Lease Purchase Agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. to finance the purchase of a Schwarze A7 Street Sweeper in the amount of $ 393,939 purchased from Municipal Maintenance Equipment.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt a Resolution directing the City Manager to sign the Lease Agreement with Leasing 2 Inc.
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
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Receive informational reports from the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Chief of Police, City Clerk, and other Staff as applicable.
3. Informational Report on plans for future projects for Animal Control (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will review the report of the Hollister Police Animal Care & Services regarding plans to purchase city spay and neuter equipment.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council of the City of Hollister hear the report and provide input as to what direction they would like to proceed.
4. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL REVIEW THE REPORT OF THE HOLLISTER
POLICE ANIMAL C ARE & SERVICES REGARDING NIGHT KENNEL
SERVICES (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will review the report of the Hollister Police Animal Care & Services regarding night kennel operation services.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Hollister Police Animal Care & Services to cease operations of the night kennels to the public.
5. Ratify Appointment to the Planning Commission (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will ratify an appointment to the open District 3 seat on the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ratify a Commissioner appointment to the open District 3 seat on the Planning Commission.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Council Requests of City Staff (City Manager)
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
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None.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
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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 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 --Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, October 3, 2022, at 6:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, October 17, 2022, at 6:30 PM