CITY COUNCIL OF THE •
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 19,2022
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER •
Mayor Velazquez called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Council Member Perez was absent, and Council Members Morales, Resendiz and Burns were present.
CLOSED SESSION-5:30 P.M.
City Attorney Lerner said that Item 1 is being removed from the agenda tonight. She read the titles of Items 2 and 3.
Public Comment(limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda)
There were no public comments on the closed session items.
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
On a motion by Council Member Resendiz and seconded by Council Member Morales the City Council moved to closed session on a vote of 4-0-1,with Council Member Perez absent.
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
Council Member Burns led the Pledge. •
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Ignacio Velazquez on September, 19, 2022 at 6:50 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 Absent •
Rolan Resendiz District 2 Present • 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
Interim City Clerk Gawf verified that the Agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister Regular Meeting of September 19, 2022 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on September 15, 2022 at 8:10 a.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner said that there was no reportable action.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. Proclamation - 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation Mayor Velazquez read the Proclamation declaring October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Hollister. Council Member Burns said that the Breast Cancer Flag will be flown at City Hall beginning October 1st.
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 asked to remove Item A-2 from the consent agenda.
On a motion by Council Member Resendiz, seconded by Council Member Morales, the Consent Agenda, except Item A-2, was approved by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Perez absent.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Perez
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Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, and A4. •
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Sep 6, 2022 6:30 PM
2. Item Removed from Consent Agenda
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
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
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA •
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 Interim Planning Manager Kelly answered Council Member Morales' concerns regarding correspondence received from a member of the public.
There were no public speakers on the item.
On a motion by Council Member Resendiz, and seconded by Council Member Burns, the City Council waived full reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1218 of the City of Hollister amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Hollister and prezoning specifically described real properties on a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Perez absent.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Perez
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Mia Casey said she lives on Ladd Lane, and the bike and crosswalk lines were never painted, making it an obstacle course and a dangerous situation. She said that the calming measures are inefficient and dangerous.
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Natalie Day said that the City does not need to spend $70,000 to tell us what Hollister needs with regard to a dispatch center.She said that purchasing a spay and neuter bus while the adoption bus sits in the parking lot is ludicrous. She said that the spay and neuter program needs more,not less,services.
Carol Lenore agreed with a previous speaker on the road issues, voicing concerns regarding delineating the roadway from the sidewalk. She stated that Sunnyslope Heritage shopping center and Safeway no longer have the required landscaping. She asked that the City paint the curb in front of Nino's Real Estate for safety purposes,and to clear the pine needles from Airline.
Stacey McGrady voiced concerns regarding the night drop of animals at the animal shelter and illegal sale of puppies at the K-mart parking lot. She said the Grand Jury report is out and urged people to read it.
With no further requests to speak,Mayor Velazquez closed public comments.
D. PETITIONS,REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
City Manager Miller said that the contractor will be finishing up at Ladd Lane soon.
He said that staff will look into landscaping and painting the curb,and is still working out a date for a meeting regarding Animal Control issues.
2. Trainings and Conferences
City Manager reported that he attended the League of California Cities Conference.
Chief Reynoso reported that he sent three officers to the Women in Policing Conference.
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)
Senior Planner Fraser presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions.On question,City Attorney Lerner clarified that under the Municipal Code, this General Plan Amendment requires a 4/5ths vote to pass. However,after further research, the City Attorney determined that three votes were needed to adopt the Resolution.
Council Member Resendiz disclosed that he received an email from Mr. Gomez regarding this item.
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Plan. The motion carried on a vote of 3-1-1, with Council Member Morales voting no, — and Council Member Perez absent.
RESULT: Adopted [3 to 1]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES: Morales ,
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Perez
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
Senior Planner Fraser presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions.
Mayor Velazquez opened the Public Hearing, had no requests to speak, and closed the hearing.
Council Member Resendiz disclosed that he received a text from Mr. Gomez and would forward it to the City Clerk to add to the record.
It was moved by Council Member Resendiz, and seconded by Council Member Burns, to introduce Ordinance 1220. The motion carried by a vote of 3-1-1, with Council Member Morales voting no and Council Member Perez absent.
RESULT: First Reading [3 to 1]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES: Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Perez
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 Chief Reynoso presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions.
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It was moved by Council Member Burns, and seconded by Council Member Resendiz to introduce Ordinance 1221. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Perez absent.
RESULT: First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Perez
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 Miller presented the staff report.
There was no public comment on the item.
It was moved by Council Member Burns, and seconded by Council Member Morales to adopt Resolution No. 2022-169. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Perez absent.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Perez
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
CIP Manager Perales presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions.
It was moved by Council Member Burns, and seconded by Council Member Resendiz to adopt Resolution No. 2022-170. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Perez absent.
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Perez
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
Council Member Resendiz reported on a Council of Governments meeting where they discussed the Bixby Road roundabout. He reported on art work being designed to rebrand the County as the "Home of the Pinnacles".
Council Member Morales reported on legal issues discussed at the League of California Cities conference. She said that she will give the City Clerk a copy of the Bylaw amendments, and that she is looking forward to the upcoming business meeting.
Mayor Velazquez discussed the COG meeting and art project. He said that work on Highway 156 is underway and reported on the scheduled 125-101 off-ramp improvement project.
2. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Council Member Burns said that he appreciates the work with the contractor to fix the Ladd Lane. He asked the Police Chief to work with Planning regarding Ms. Lenore's comments about maintaining conditions of approval. He requested an update on the quarter-million dollar sign that will be built downtown and asked for consensus for a closed session for an airport eviction issue.
Council Member Resindez reported on the concert series at McCarthy Park and thanked staff for their work.
Council Member Morales asked for a timeline on the Council projects spreadsheet, and said that she wants to make sure it's updated.
Mayor Velazquez thanked staff for the concert series. He supported the penalties for the contractor on Ladd Lane, and said that he is looking forward to fixing the issues.
He asked if the $27,000 judgment has been paid to the City by Gonzalez and Salinas. City Manager Miller said that he is working with risk management on that issue.
City Manager Miller reported that staff will look at the risk of doing some of the work on Ladd crosswalk, and will review the Downtown sign and airport eviction issues.
He said that the Assistant City Manager is refining the Council projects spreadsheet.
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Chief Reynoso reported that he has discussed Code Enforcement being included in Design Review and Planning meetings. He reported on an incident where a man lost his wallet from the top of his car and a person picked it up and returned it to the man.
3. Presentation from Autumn Salinas- Girl Scout Gold Award Project Girl Scout Autumn Salinas, gave a presentation describing her proposal for a project to create a coordinate system in order to map the tiles at Veterans Plaza. She said that her goal is to help people easily locate their tiles.
Council Member Resendiz thanked Ms. Salinas for coming and encouraged other Scouts to do the same. He urged staff to make sure the materials are durable and said that the City should consider paying for the materials. Council Member Burns agreed and urged Ms. Salinas to move forward. Council Member Morales said that this is amazing work and congratulations.
City Manager Miller said that staff will work with Ms. Salinas.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Updated City Council Projects
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 and seconded by Council Member Morales, Mayor Velazquez adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie Gawf, CMC
Interim City Clerk
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