CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 21, 2022
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Velazquez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Mayor and Council Members Perez, Resendiz, Morales, and Burns were present.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Name of Case: Pulido v. City of Hollister, et al., San Benito County Superior Court Case No. CU-21-00033 City Attorney Lerner read the title of the closed session item.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda) There were no public comments on the closed session item.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn to closed session.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
The Council convened to closed session at 6:01 p.m.
The closed session adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Burns led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Ignacio Velazquez on November, 21, 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
Mary F. Lerner City Attorney Present
Jennifer Woodworth City Clerk Present
Carlos Reynoso Police Chief Present
Brett Miller City Manager Present
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
City Clerk Woodworth verified the agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of November 21, 2022 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on November 16, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner reported there were no reportable actions taken during closed session.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None.
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.
Concilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, All, and Al2.
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Nov 7, 2022 6:30 PM
2. WARRANT REGISTER - NOVEMBER 21, 2022 - AP
3. Claim Against the City - Filed by Jesus Noriega
4. Claim Against the City - Filed by Safeway
5. Claim Against the City - Filed by Beau Byers
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6. Claim Against the City-Filed by Ryan Borba
7. 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
8. City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the Release of the Request for Proposals for Housing Element 2023-2031
9. Resolution No.2022-200 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the City of Hollister Community Facility District No. 2(Police and Fire Services)Fiscal Year 2021/22 Annual Accountability Report
10.Resolution No.2022-201 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the City of Hollister Community Facility District No. 4(Public Facilities Services)Fiscal Year 2021/22 Annual Accountability Report
11.Resolution No.2022-202 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the City of Hollister Community Facility District No. 5(Police and Fire Services)Fiscal Year 2021/22 Annual Accountability Report
12.Resolution No.2022-203 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving the Proposed Boundary of the 40 San Felipe Road Project for the Annexation of Territory into Community Facilities District No.4 Annexation No.51 (Public Facilities Services)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No items.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
No speakers for this item.
D. PETITIONS,REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
No report.
2. Trainings and Conferences
City Manager Miller reported the Human Resources Department attended the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) annual training in Monterey.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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No items.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance No. 1223 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister, Adding Chapter 9.09 to Title 9 Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare, of the Hollister Municipal Code, Relating to Use and Trespassing Upon City Parking Lots and Garages -- Second Reading
Chief Reynoso presented the staff report and responded to council members' questions.
There was no public comment for this item.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1223. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
RESULT: First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. Ordinance No. 1224 an ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 of the City of Hollister Building Code, and adopting the California Building Standards Code 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code and Appendices Title 24, Part 9 -- Second Reading
Deputy Fire Marshall Bedolla presented the staff report and stated there is a typo in Section Q102.3, which should be amended to read Hollister City Code instead of Monterey County Code.
There was no public comment for this item.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1223. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
RESULT: First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Velazquez, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL,OFFICERS,BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
Councilmember Resendiz reported he attended a Council of San Benito County Governments(COG)meeting and reported it is in the process of recruiting for a new executive director. Additionally, he provided information regarding the heavy traffic on Highway 25 on Monday, November 14, 2022 due to the ongoing construction there,which could not be completed during overnight hours.
Councilmember Morales reported there is a Downtown Business meeting on December 8,2022 at city hall.
2. Informational Reports from City Council,City Manager,City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Councilmember Burns requested a status report on erection of the downtown monument sign, on the installation of additional evening lighting on downtown side streets,and on the general plan. Councilmember Burns requested an update on the hiring of the following staff positions: Community Development Director, Airport Manager,Chief Building Official/Building Inspector. Councilmember Burns stated his support for amending Hollister Municipal Code sections related to parking and storing of boats, recreational vehicles, and cards on private property. Additionally, Councilmember Burns stated his support for using a hearing officer instead of a Council public hearing to address abandoned vehicles as is currently required by Hollister municipal code. Until these sections of the municipal code are reviewed, Councilmember Burns recommended staying their enforcement. Councilmember Burns thanked the voters for passing the measure regarding city council term limits and requested information regarding implementation of the measure. Based on the outcome of the recent election, Councilmember Burns recommended staff begin working to organize the July 2023 motorcycle rally. Councilmember Burns stated his support for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in San Benito County and spoke in support of their work to administer the Marty Richmond Scholarship Fund. Finally, Councilmember Burns congratulated the Hollister High School Haybaler football team for their recent wins and wished them luck in the upcoming Central Coast Division Ill championship game.
Councilmember Resendiz stated his support for Councilmember Burns' comments and expressed his support for LULAC. Councilmember Resendiz requested staff return to Council with an item to approve inclusive police badges or patches for LGBTQ Pride Awareness month in June.
Councilmember Perez stated his support for Councilmember Burns'statements.
Councilmember Morales requested additional update on a Council study session to discuss recreational vehicle regulations. Councilmember Morales requested a representative from the police department attend the upcoming Downtown Business meeting because the motorcycle rally is being discussed.
Mayor Velazquez spoke in support of LULAC and spoke against false information being spread in the community. Mayor Velazquez inquired if the city is moving forward with pursuing collection of attorneys'fees regarding a recent case won by the City.
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City Attorney Lerner confirmed the city is pursuing payment of attorneys' fees.
Chief Reynoso reported the recreational vehicle ordinance is planned for the December 5, 2022 Council meeting agenda.
City Manager Miller wished the Council, staff, and members of the public a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Updated City Council Projects
I. NEW BUSINESS
No items.
J. MISCELLANEOUS
No items.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No items.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velazquez requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gil Perez, a local businessman who recently passed away.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, CMC
City Clerk
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