CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 3, 2022
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Velazquez called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
Assistant City Attorney Thompson read the titles of the scheduled closed session items.
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:
1. 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
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: Jane Doe Agency Claimed Against: City of Hollister
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Morales led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Ignacio Velazquez on October, 3, 2022 at 6:30 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
Rolan Resendiz District 2 Present
Dolores Morales District 3 Present
Tim Burns District 4 Present
Jennifer Thompson Assistant City Attorney Present Bonnie Gawf Interim City Clerk Present
Carlos Reynoso Police Chief Present
Brett Miller City Manager Present
Mayor Velazquez reconvened the meeting in open session at 6:30 p.m.
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
Interim City Clerk Gawf verified that the Agenda for the October 3, 2022 Hollister City Council Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on September 28, 2022 at 5:40 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
Assistant City Attorney Thompson announced that there was no reportable action taken on Closed Session Item 1. She said that there was a unanimous vote on Item 2 by the City Council to deny the Jane Doe claim and authorize staff to send a notice of rejection, and the motion was made by Council Member Resendiz and seconded by Council Member Burns.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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-3 from the consent agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Burns, seconded by Council Member Resendiz, and carried unanimously to adopt the Consent Agenda, except Item A-3.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, and All.
1. City Council - Special Meeting - Sep 26, 2022 6:30 PM
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.
3. Item Pulled from Consent
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4. Ordinance No.1221 An Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the existing Shopping Cart Ordinance
5. Claim Against the City-Filed by Angel Guerrero
6. Claim Against the City-Filed by Maria Gomes
7. Claim Against the City-Filed by Janet Felice
8. Resolution No.2022-172 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving Temporary Street Closures for the Annual San • Benito High School Homecoming Parade on October 13,2022
9. Resolution No.2022-173 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to authorize the Hollister Fire Department to accept a grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE)California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention
10.WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 3,2022-AP
11.WARRANT REGISTER-SEPTEMBER 19,2022 AP
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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12.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 •
Council Member Morales requested to remove this item from Consent in order to receive a report on the related General Plan Amendment Resolution that was voted on during the September 19, 2022 meeting. Assistant City Attorney Thompson reported that the Resolution was a
City staff initiated amendment,so did not require a four-fifths vote as initially thought.
She said that while tonight's Ordinance is connected to the General Plan Resolution, • it is a separate item. She said the purpose of her report is to correct the record regarding the vote on the Resolution.
Mayor Velazquez opened public comment on the item.
Elia Salinas spoke in opposition to the General Plan amendment.
With no further requests to speak,the Mayor Velazquez closed public comment on the item.
City Manager Miller and Senior Planner Fraser reviewed the history of how the item was brought forward through staff and recommended to the City Council by the Planning Commission, and explained how it will create efficiencies in the planning process. She answered Council Members' questions and explained that there was no need for CEQA analysis because this changes does not increase density.
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It was moved by Council Member Burns, and seconded by Council Member Resendiz to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by a vote of 4-1, with Council Member Morales voting no.
RESULT: Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES: Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Velazquez opened public comments for items not on the agenda.
Jeanette Neal, Youth Alliance, provided an update on the progress in creating a place for youth to gather and 'hang out', and she summarized what she has been hearing from the youth who are gathering at the Youth Alliance Center.
Anthony Borelli said that he lives on Prune Street, and he voiced concerns because a section of that roadway is rough and needs to be redone. He said that he has heard the project has been pulled, but it needs to be done.
Alessio Carn echoed the previous speakers' comments, saying that the roads are getting worse. He said that the traffic needs to be slowed down as well on Nash Road for safety reasons.
Mia Casey said that she was at the fair all weekend and it was well attended. She said that she received campaign materials that were libelous, and that she has never worked for a developer.
Elia Salinas said that the Mayor is making false claims that there is going to be a city built on Highway 25, and she urged Council Members to speak out and schedule an agenda item to censure the Mayor. She said he lies and makes slanderous remarks.
Susan Logue said that she appreciates the Council Members working so hard, and she spoke in support of a new Library. She detailed two recent grants and urged people to visit the Library.
With no further requests to speak, Mayor Velazquez closed public comment.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
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City Manager Miller reported that there are currently 30 locations being studied and waiting for installation of speed humps.
2. Trainings and Conferences
City Manager Miller reported that most of the staff has completed anti-harrassment training, and a makeup session is being planned in the future for those who were unable to attend.
By a consensus of the City Council, Item G.3 was heard next.
3. Sunnyslope Water District Presentation
Drew Lander, General Manager of Sunnyslope Water District, gave the presentation and answered Council Members' questions. He asked the Council to give the City Manager direction to develop a Sewer Capacity Purchase Agreement between SSWD and the City, and reviewed the issues that would be solved by such an agreement.
On question City Manager Miller said that Hollister's is a regional plant, but it is preferable to annex properties into the City before providing these services.
Council Member Burns said that he would like to see a win-win, but he has some concerns that would need to be worked out.
Mayor Velazquez said that this is more about providing sewer services to thousands of homes than it is about Gavilan College, and it is not fair to the current residents — who have already paid down half of the costs of the plant. Mr. Lander responded that development impact fees could be set to address the costs.
Council Member Morales said that she has done research on this matter, interviewing 12 people about the issues. She said that we need Gavilan College in the community, and having a septic tank for the college will create environmental problems. Saying that the college will help reduce traffic, she supported the proposal.
Council Member Resindez noted that campaign contributions have been given to some Council Members by the developer and his wife. He asked if there was a requirement for disclosure or recusal.
Council Members Morales, Perez supported moving forward, as did Council Member Burns with some reservations. Mayor Velazquez and Council Member Resendiz stated their opposition the proposed agreement.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing-Notice of Funding Availability for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Funds
Housing Program Coordinator Saqqa presented the staff report.
Mayor Velazquez opened the Public Hearing.
Mark Brenner said that the HRC is a very good organization. •
Daniel Banderas spoke in support of the PLHA funding.
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Lisa Lee said that she has stayed at the shelter a long time, and the staff members are doing their very best. She supported the funding.
Eve Mata, Program Manager, said that she was hoping they would get a little bit more money, saying that they are working on a minimal amount for a 24-hour per day operation.
Edgar Castellanos spoke in support of the funding, saying that they are really limited and need more help.
Johnathan Casey, Housing Advisory Committee with the County, strongly supported the funding. He urged the City to continue to look for additional funding.
Mayor Velazquez closed the Public Hearing because there were no further requests to speak.
Ms. Saqqa and Assistant City Manager Mirrione answered Council Members' questions.
Council Member Morales suggested that the City look at matching the grant to supply another case worker as part of the budget process.
The Mayor said that he is pleased with the work the County has done.
It was moved by Council Member Burns, seconded by Council Member Morales, and carried unanimously to direct staff to prepare for Council consideration a Permanent Local Housing Allocation application requesting a five-year estimate of$1,081,498.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-174 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to adopt the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan update as required by State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006-0003- DWQ.
Environmental Programs Manager Grzan introduced Bill Callahan of the Wallace Group, who gave the presentation. Mr. Callahan answered Council Members' questions.
There were no request from the public to speak on this item.
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It was moved by Council Member Burns and seconded by Council Member Morales to adopt Resolution No. 2022-174, the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan update.
The motion carried unanimously.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. Resolution No. 2022-175 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister rejecting all bids received on July 13, 2022, and authorizing staff to rebid the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project, CIP C2204 Capital Improvement Project Manager Perales presented the staff report.
There were no requests by the public to speak on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Burns, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2022-175 rejecting all bids received on July 13, 2022, and authorizing staff to rebid the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project — CIP C2204.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
SECOND:
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
Council Member Morales said that she looks forward to working with staff on the next ad hoc Business Committee meeting. She said she also looks forward to a further conversation with our Library partners.
2. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
_ Council Member Burns asked for additional information regarding the public comments about Prune Street. He requested that staff schedule a special meeting to discuss the Library, noting that we contribute about $15,000 to that operation City Council Monday, October 3, 2022 Page 7 of 9 •
because many Hollister residents use the Library. City Manager Miller clarified that could be addressed as part of the goal-setting meeting. Council Member Burns clarified that from his perspective,the Mayor has never spoken on his behalf, and tonight's public comment about that were inappropriate.
Council Member Resendiz requested that to night's meeting be adjourned in honor of previous City of Hollister Mayor Pauline Valdiva.
Council Member Perez agreed with closing the meeting in honor of Mayor Valdiva.
He asked when the special project meeting would occur, saying that wants a date secured for project presentations.He said he would like to find out what is going on y4 with all of the City buildings, including a list of buildings prioritized for repairs. City 11 Manager Miller said he could bring back a report. Mr. Perez asked about Allendale and what safety measures will be taken regarding the cliffs.City Manager Miller said that staff will review the matter.
Council Member Morales said that she would like to bring back the RV policy for review.She requested updates on the traffic study for San Benito Street,citing safety concerns. She voiced concerns about candidates using the City logo on campaign materials and videos,saying it can mislead voters.
Mayor Velazquez said it is unfortunate that people come to City Council meetings to campaign and mislead the City. He asked if Elia Salinas and Irma Gonzalez paid their bills for filing a frivolous lawsuit that was based on lies?Mr.Miller said that the payment has not been made, and risk management is working on collection of the debt. Mayor Velazquez thanked the staff for the Downtown lights and said he was !k '
glad to see that project accomplished.
City Manager Miller gave a brief summary of work being done on some buildings and said that he will bring back a detailed report. Council Member Perez said that he would like to have public art included in some of the renovations.City Manager Miller .
gave a report regarding the staff appreciation event last week. He corrected his previous statement, saying that the Wastewater bond is approximately$50,000,000 and the$5,000,000 defeasance will reduce it to$45,000,000.
Chief Reynoso reported that the Police Department is doing a community fundraiser • during October. He said that the City has again received an OTS grant for traffic enforcement. •
Fire Chief Martin Del Campo gave a report on a new Fire Engine received today that will be deployed from Station 3,and he announced that the City received a grant for vegetation management.
3. Item G.3 was moved to Petitions,Remonstrances and Communications .:
4. Low Interest Business Loan Update
Senior Support Services Assistant Caceres presented the staff report.She asked for • direction whether the Council would want to consider eliminating the requirement that • there has to be a property owner cosign the loan.
Council Members discussed the proposal, expressing support for helping business owners, while being sure to protect the City's interest. Council discussed possible ways to meet the needs of business owners.
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The Mayor opened public comments on the item.
Priscilla and Mike Jones, business owners, voiced concerns that the money is not enough for their project, saying that $300,000 would get them to the finish line. They asked Council to consider reviewing projects on a case by case basis.
Edgar Mayorca said that he just opened a coffee shop across from the courthouse on 4th Street. He said that the owner of the property would not sign off on the loan, so he is willing to use his house as collateral.
Raul Escareno said that he wants to open a restaurant downtown, and he needs help with working capital. He favored removing the requirement for the building owner to sign off, which would enable two businesses to open up right now.
With no further requests to speak, Mayor Velazquez closed public comments.
Council Members indicated support for removing the property owner sign off requirement, and securing the loan with other forms of collateral. There was consensus to remain focused on Downtown at this time. The Council Members indicated that they would consider projects on a case by case basis for a larger loan amount.
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
Mayor Velazquez said that he supports adjourning the meeting in memory and honor of Pauline Valdivia. Council Member Perez noted that she received a Lifetime Achievement recognition. Council Member Resendiz said it was an honor to work with her and getting to know her. Council Member Burns suggested naming one of the City's parks or streets after Ms. Valdivia.
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Burns, and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting in honor of Pauline Valdivia at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, CMC
City Clerk
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