CITY COUNCIL OF THE •1
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 7, 2022
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Velazquez called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The Mayor and Council Members Perez, Morales, and Resendiz were present, and Council Member Burns was absent. •
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
City Attorney Lerner read the title of the closed session item.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda)
There was no public comment on the closed session.
It was moved by Council Member Resendiz, and seconded by Council Member Perez, to adjourn to closed session. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member ‘':
Burns absent.
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
1. Government Code Section 54957 Public Employee Appointment/Employment Title: City Clerk and Development Services Director 4
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Perez led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Ignacio Velazquez on November, 7, 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 Absent
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 November 7,2022 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on November 2,2022 at 5:00 p.m.per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION-REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner said that there were no reportable actions taken during closed session.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS •
1. Water Conservation Presentation
Shawn Novack, Water Conservation Program Manager from the Water Resources • Association San Benito County gave a presentation on the agency's Turf Removal Program,and he answered Council Members'questions.
2. County of San Benito Behavioral Health Department Presentation Grizelle Gonzalez, Behavioral Health Director of Administrative Services gave the presentation and answered Council Members' questions. On questions, she ,,t suggested that the City could work with them to establish a referral process.Council Members discussed opportunities to partner and provide services and prevention programs.
The Mayor opened public comments. Elia Salinas, said the system is broken,which is confirmed by the Grand Jury report. She said that the department failed their last • audit, and people without Medical or insurance have been turned away. With no further requests to speak,Mayor Velasquez closed public comments.
On question Ms.Gonzalez clarified that they have clinicians and did not fail the audit, • but did take some corrective actions as a result.
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 Items 4, 7, and 10 from the Consent L Agenda.City Manager Miller said that staff is withdrawing Item A-17 at this time.
It was moved by Council Member Resendiz and seconded by Council Member Morales to adopt the Consent Agenda,except Items A-4,A-7,and A-10,which were removed for discussion and a separate vote, and Item A-17, which was withdrawn by staff. The motion carried 4-0-1,with Council Member Burns absent.
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales
NOES: •
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burns
Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, All, Al2, A13, A14, A15, A16, A17, A18, and A19.
1. City Council - Special Meeting - Oct 10, 2022 6:00 PM
2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Oct 17, 2022 6:30 PM
3. Resolution No. 2022-183 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 Peace Officers Association
4. Removed from Consent
5. Resolution No. 2022-185 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving a contract with San Jose Ice to have Snow in the Park at the Parks and Recreation Department's Annual Christmas in the Park on December 17, 2022.
6. Resolution No. 2022-186 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving temporary street closure for a ice rink hosted by the City of Hollister Parks and Recreation Department.
7. Removed from Consent . ?
8. Resolution No. 2022-188 a Resolution of Application by the City of Hollister Requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission of San Benito County (LAFCo) to Initiate Proceedings for the Annexation of Territory of the Parcels Identified as APN 020-120-064, 020-460-035, and .i 020-240-036
9. Letter of Support for a Veterans Home in Monterey County
10.Removed from Consent
11.Resolution No. 2022-190 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister declaring specific property located between Prospect Avenue and Toro Petroleum as Surplus Land per the Surplus Land Act.
12.Resolution No. 2022-191 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the exercising of an exclusive option to purchase approximately three acres of land from Clearist Park, Inc. for $1.00.
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13.Resolution No. 2022-192 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing staff to file a Deed Restriction for Dunne Park Clubhouse as required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Program.
14.Resolution No. 2022-193 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept the amended contract for professional services agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping to include additional sound wall zones, park areas, and the City's retention ponds, basins, and planter strips.
15.Resolution No. 2022-194 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept the amended contract for professional services agreement with BrightView Landscaping Services to remove maintenance services for failure to comply with the agreement.
16.Resolution No. 2022-195 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister will amend the professional services agreement and add N.
Ramirez Landscape & Construction to the parks, landscapes, sound wall, retention basin maintenance services agreement.
17.Resolution No. 2022-196 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing an Agreement for Veterinary Services Between the City of Hollister and San Benito Veterinary Center
Withdrawn by staff.
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19.WARRANT REGISTER - NOVEMBER 7, 2022 - Accounts Payable
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
20.Resolution No. 2022-184 (Item A-4): Miller Road Improvement Project-authorization to bid
On question from Council Member Morales, City Engineer Falgout explained the difference between the traffic calming devices used for this project and those used on Ladd Lane. He said that the contract allows for liquidated damages, and that the City Attorneys would interpret and enforce the contract. CIP Manager Perales . w
confirmed that the current item is a call for bids. The Mayor thanked Ms. Perales for her work. On question, City Manager Miller confirmed that the City would follow contract law.
It was moved by Council Member Resendiz, and seconded by Mayor Velazquez, to adopt Resolution 2022-184. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Council Member Burns absent.
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Ignacio Velazquez
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burns
21.Resolution No. 2022-187 (Item A-7): Monterey Bay Alternative Medicine Hollister Regulatory Permit Resolution
Council Member Morales asked the City Attorney to work with staff regarding alternatives, and the Council agreed and tabled the item by consensus.
Mayor Velazquez opened public comment on the item. Elia Salinas said that she is concerned that an extension of this permit is being given to this company after so much time has passed without any progress. Peter Brazil clarified that this is not a new permit or reissuance. Mayor Velazquez closed public comments on the item.
RESULT: No Action Taken
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES: 's
NOES: •
RECUSED: .1
ABSTAIN: 'a
ABSENT:
22.Resolution No. 2022-189 (Item A-10): 2021-22 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury Final Report Response • Council Member Morales asked staff to work with the Police Department for a follow up report on this item and a work plan for Council going forward.
There were no requests to speak from the public.
It was moved by Council Member Perez, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to adopt Resolution 2022-189 approving the 2021-22 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury Final Report Response. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Burns absent.
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burns
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE •• REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY •
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Stephen L. Beck said that the code enforcement officer suggested he address the Council regarding a letter he received from the Police Department to remove his RV from his driveway. He said it would present a hardship for him and asked Council to revise the code to allow RVs on private driveways.
Jose Villalpando voiced concerns regarding his proposed project being rejected by the Planning Department because he is currently unable to specify what that project will be.
He asked Council to help him get over the hurdle.
Natalie Day spoke about the Ross fund, saying that the money has not been used as was stated in the will, and hundreds of animals have been euthanized. • Connie Elanger voiced concerns regarding the City ordinance disallowing a camper to be parked on her driveway. She asked Council to review the matter. 41 Elia Salinas suggested that the Council appoint a Public Information Officer in order to update the public and avoid misinformation being spread. •
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS •
1. City Manager Report
City Manager Miller noted that the Assistant City Manager serves as the PIO. He • clarified that the Helen Ross fund is a separate fund, the money is not co-mingled with other funds, and it was designed to be multi-generational. Mr. Miller suggested ." that the RV ordinance could be considered as part of the budgeting process. •
2. Trainings and Conferences
City Manager Miller thanked Council Member Morales for suggesting that he attend the International City Manager Association's leadership training program. He said that he has finished it, and has recommended that the staff attend as well.
Chief Reynoso reported that the Code Enforcement Officer has completed a third module of code enforcement training. He said that some of the Police Officers are attending the fire arms instruction course and a cannabis course. He said that he City Council Monday, November 7, 2022 Page 6 of 10
recently attended the International Police Chief's conference, and two Officers attended canine training and agitator training.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Hollister to review and approve the accomplishments that were produced from the City's 17- CDBG-12098 Community Development Block Grant with the State of California (Continued from the October 17, 2022 City Council Meeting) i
Capital Improvement Project Manager Perales presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions.
Mayor Velazquez opened the Public Hearing. Sarah Nordwick, Community Food ' Bank, thanked the City Council for their support and gave a brief report on the work of the Food Bank. With no further requests to speak, Mayor Velazquez closed the • hearing.
It was moved by Council Member Resendiz, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to adopt Resolution 22-180. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Burns absent.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burns
2. Ordinance No. 1222 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code Regarding the Adoption of the 2022 California Building Codes And Related International Codes -- Second Reading
Mayor Velazquez opened the Public Hearing, had no requests to speak, and closed the hearing.
On a motion by Council Member Resendiz, seconded by Council Member Morales, . and carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Burns absent, the City Council introduced Ordinance 1222.
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RESULT: First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burns
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-197 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Employment Contract with Trevin Barber as Development Services Director This item was withdrawn by staff.
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RESULT: Withdrawn •
MOTION: • 1.1
tr
SECOND:
a
AYES: 0.1
NOES:
RECUSED: •
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. Resolution No. 2022-198 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Employment Contract with Jennifer Woodworth as City Clerk • City Manager Miller presented the staff report, and introduced Jennifer Woodworth to the City Council.
There were no public comments on the item.
It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Perez, to adopt Resolution 2022-198 approving a contract with Jennifer Woodworth to be the Hollister City Clerk, and the motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Burns absent.
Interim City Clerk Gawf administered the Oath of Office to the new City Clerk, Jennifer Woodworth, and Ms. Woodworth made brief comments. !% .0
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] • i
MOTION: Dolores Morales
SECOND: Rick Perez ,.
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burns •
4 3. Resolution No. 2022-199 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of • Hollister authorizing staff to issue a task order to Kimley-Horn for the preparation of bid documents for the Wentz-Browns-Swope Alley Pavement & Drainage Project, CIP C2216, under the current on-call contract and approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $110,477.00
CIP Manager Perales presented the staff report and answered Council Members' questions.
There was no public comment.
On a motion by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Morales, and carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Burns absent, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-199, approving the Wentz-Browns-Swope Alley drainage proposal.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Burns
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 meeting with the Hollister School District y regarding the stress that too much development has placed on the district. He said that he is looking forward to helping them. h Council Member Morales reported on CCCE energy programs and investments in Hollister and asked that the information be uploaded as part of the Minutes.
Mayor Velazquez reported that the impact fees paid by developers for schools do not • pay enough to develop the schools and keep pace with the growth.
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2. Informational Reports from City Council,City Manager,City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Council Member Resendiz urged people to vote in tomorrow's election.
Council Member Perez requested financial reports for the 150 Celebration.
Council Member Morales requested a follow up report on sidewalk repair for residents. She voiced concern she is hearing from the community regarding the Planning Department and asked for a report on that, along with an update on the Hazel Hawkins bankruptcy. She thanked Assistant City Manager Mirrione for the information regarding website design,and his follow up on various issues.
Mayor Velasquez thanked Brownie Troup 20003 for coming to City Hall to learn about local government.He thanked the San Benito County Office of Education for a plaque in recognition of the City's participation in the Footsteps to Brilliance program, which encourages K-3 kids to read.He offered congratulations to Boot Barn on their grand opening.
City Manager Miller thanked Mr. Mirrione for taking his place at the last meeting while he attended the National Business Aviation Association convention to promote Hollister's Airport.He gave a brief report on that conference.
Chief Reynoso clarified that the animal shelter does take feral cats. He thanked Pet Friends for working with the City to save as many animals as possible. He said that the City is working on a new website, and enforcement will have a prominent page on that site. He reported that Officer Pimentel has completed the academy and will start working next week.
City Manager Miller thanked Tina and the Recreation and Public Works staff for Treat Streets last week.
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
It was moved by Council Member Perez, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 PM. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Burns absent.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie Gawf,CMC •
Interim City Clerk
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