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 19, 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
Persons who wish to address the City Council are asked to complete a Speaker’s Card and give it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Those who wish to address the City Council on an Agenda item will be heard when the presiding officer calls for comments from the audience. City related items not on the Agenda will be heard under the Public Input Section of the agenda. Following recognition persons desiring to speak are requested to advance to the podium and sta te their name and address. 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.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
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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. Government Code Section 54956.95 LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: M. Grzan Agency Claimed Against: City of Hollister
2. Government Code Section 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated representatives: Brett Miller, City Manager Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union, Local 521 (SEIU); Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU) – Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officers Association (HPOA); Hollister Mid-Management Association; Confidential Unit; Executive Management Unit; Unrepresented
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): One (1) Case
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. Proclamation - 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation (City Manager)
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 separat e 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, and A4.
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council September 6, 2022
2. 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: Second Reading of 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: Staff recommends that the City Council Read by Title Only, Waive full reading, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 1218 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. Resolution No. 2022-166 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 Firefighters Union, Local 3395 (Human Resources)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: 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 Firefighters Union, Local 3395.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution approving a side-letter agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hollister and the Hollister Firefighters Union, Local 3395.
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4. Resolution No. 2022-167 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 Firefighters Union, Local 3395 (Human Resources)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: 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 Firefighters Union, Local 3395.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council ADOPT a Resolution approving a side-letter agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hollister and the Hollister Firefighters Union, Local 3395.
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 your 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
Receive report from City Manager.
2. Trainings and Conferences
Receive reports from staff on Training and Conferences.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 2022-168 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a City-Initiated General Plan Amendment to the Land Use and Circulation Element to Change How the City Reviews Residential Development Density From Net Density to Gross Density (GPA 2022-1) (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider amending the 2005- 2023 Hollister General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code related to how the City calculates t he density of a residential development and to make minor amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for clarity and consistency with the General Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council amending the 2005-2023 Hollister General Plan to change how the City calculates the density of a residential development.
2. Ordinance No. 1220 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Change How the City Calculates the Density of a Residential Development from Net Density to Gross Density and Related Modifications (Planning)
DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider amending the 2005-2023 Hollister General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code related to how the City calculates the density of a residential develop ment and to make minor amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for clarity and consistency with the General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing. Read by title only, waive full reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance of the City of Hollister amending Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, of the Hollister Municipal Code and schedule a second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for the October 3, 2022 City Council Meeting.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance No. 1221 An Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the existing Shopping Cart Ordinance (Police)
DESCRIPTION: This amendment to section 9.30 SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT section of the Hollister Municipal Code will add additional requirements such as electronic deterrent syste m, fees and penalties.
RECOMMENDATION: Read by title only, waive full reading, and INTRODUCE Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9.30 SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT adding additional requirements, fees and penalties for violations.
2. Resolution No. 2022-169 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the City Manager to use Funds to Defease and Optionally Redeem $5,000,000 of Wastewater Bonds on June 1, 2023 (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Wastewater Fund has sufficient funds to make a bond call on the 2016 Wastewater Revenue Bonds (“2016 Bonds”) issued by the Hollister Joint Powers Financing Authority. With approval, funds will be sent to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and escrow agent, to defease $5,000,000 of Bonds due June 1, 2037. The 2016 Bonds were issued by the Authority pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of March 1, 2016, between the Authority and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee to MUFG Union Bank, N.A. Th e 2037 Bonds are not callable until June 1, 2023. Accordingly, the funds will be held in an escrow fund and invested in federal securities so that interest earnings can also be used to redeem the bonds on the June 1, 2023
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redemption date. The 2016 Bonds maturing June 1, 2037 that are called for redemption will be redeemed at the office of the trustee upon surrender on or after the redemption date, and interest shall cease to accrue thereon after the redemption date. Once moneys are placed into the escrow fund in an amount sufficient to “defease” the 2016 Bonds maturing June 1, 2037, they will no longer be secured by the net revenues of the Wastewater Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council of the City of Hollister ADOPT a Resolution to defease $5,000,000 of 2016 Bonds and make the early bond call on June 1, 2023, authorize the City Manager to approve all necessary documents and actions, and to make the necessary budget adjustments.
3. Resolution No. 2022-170 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister accepting the bids received, approving a supplemental appropriation, awarding a Contract in the amount of $1,088,000.00 to K.J. Woods Construction, Inc., authorizing the execution of contract and change orders for the Hillcrest Road Storm & Sewer Improvement Project, CIP C2202 (Administrative Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will accept the bids opened on September 7, 2022, approve a supplemental appropriation and award a contract to K.J. Woods Construction, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution accepting the bids, approve a supplemental appropriation, and award the contract to K.J. Woods Construction, Inc. for the Hillcrest Road Storm & Sewer Improvement Project, CIP C2202.
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. Presentation from Autumn Salinas- Girl Scout Gold Award Project (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will receive a presentation from Autumn Salinas in regards to her Girl Scout Gold Award project.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council receive the presentation from Autumn Salinas and provide direction.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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1. Updated City Council Projects (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council has requested a list of Agenda items, work items, and updates requested by the City Council to staff to be created and placed on each agenda under Unfinished Business.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the 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 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 --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