MAYOR
Mia Casey
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
Jennifer Woodworth
POLICE CHIEF
Carlos Reynoso
CITY TREASURER
Gordon Machado
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
December 19, 2022
6:30 PM
CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
375 FIFTH STREET
HOLLISTER, CA 95023
(831) 636-4300
www.hollister.ca.gov/
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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CALL TO ORDER
SPECIAL MEETING - 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation) One potential case. (City Attorney)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1).) Title: City Manager (City Attorney)
3. Government Code Section 54957 Public Employee Appointment/Employment Title: Administrative Services Director (City Manager)
Title: Administrative Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
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CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. a youth resident and Junior Giant player as a recipient for the 2022 Junior Giants Willie Mac Award (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Recognition for youth Hollister resident and Junior Giants player Diego Alas as a recipient of the Junior Giants Willie Mac Award.
RECOMMENDATION: Recognize youth Hollister resident and Junior Giants player Diego Alas as a recipient of the Junior Giants Willie Mac Award.
2. Hollister Research Campus Presentation (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister City Council will receive a presentation from Joe Giacalone, Managing Partner of Hollister Research Campus (HRC) LLC.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council receive the presentation from Joe Giacalone, Managing Partner of Hollister Research Campus (HRC) LLC, ask questions if necessary, and provide staff direction.
3. Selection and Oath for Mayor Pro Tempore (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Per Hollister Municipal Code 2.04.060, after new Councilmembers are seated in election years and/or at a meeting in December the City Council shall select one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term of one year. The Vice Mayor shall be chosen on a rotating basis in sequential order of districts. The District order is reversed due to refusal of the District 1 seat to take Vice Mayor in 2019.
The Vice Mayor was named as District 4, in 2019, District 3, in 2020, District 2 in 2021, and District 1 in 2022. The District 4 Councilmember is not interested in serving as the Vice Mayor for 2022. The next sequential number is District 3.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City of Hollister City Council select Councilmember Morales, District 3, to serve as Vice Mayor.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under consent agenda will be enacted by one motion authorizing actions indicated for those items so designated. There will be no separate 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, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, and A15.
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council December 5, 2022
2. The minutes of the Special Meeting of City Council December 12, 2022
3. WARRANT REGISTER - December 19, 2022 – AP (Finance)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Audit attached warrant register(s)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council will ratify and approve the following Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessments funds dated:
2022-11-09, in the amount of $ 1,914,909.77
2022-11-10, in the amount of $ 587,790.77
2022-11-10, in the amount of $ 380,570.76
2022-11-18, in the amount of $ 1,752,208.97
2022-11-22, in the amount of $ 540,035.11
2022-11-23, in the amount of $ 589,670.61
2022-11-23, in the amount of $ 380,234.93
2022-11-29, in the amount of $ 641,414.20
4. Claim Against the City - Filed by George Acevedo (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: George Acevedo filed a claim against the City on November 29, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of this claim and seeks authorization to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
5. Ordinance No. 1225 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister amending the Zoning Ordinance to adopt Chapter 17.26, Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits (ZOA 2022-2) (Planning)
DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider amendments to the City of Hollister Municipal Code to incorporate changes related to Senate Bill 9 (Gov. Code Sections 66452.6, 65852.21, and 66411.7) which came into effect January 1, 2022. The changes will bring the municipal code into conformance with the State Law and will allow for Urban Lot Splits and two- unit housing development within single-family residential zoning districts.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Hollister amending Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, of the Hollister Municipal Code.
6. Resolution No. 2022-208 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister granting final acceptance of public improvements and approving Bond release for the Solorio Park I Subdivision (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will grant final acceptance of the public improvements installed as part of the Solorio Park I subdivision and will approve the bond release for the subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council accept the public improvements as constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, as well as approve the bond release for such improvements.
7. Resolution No. 2022-209 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister granting final acceptance of public improvements and approving Bond release for the Solorio Park II Subdivision (Engineering)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will grant final acceptance of the public improvements installed as part of the Solorio Park II subdivision and will approve the bond release for the subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council accept the public improvements as constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and approve the bond release for such improvements.
8. Resolution No. 2022-210 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister AMENDING the grant agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Prop 68 Fire Station #2 New Park project. (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council of the City of Hollister will receive an amended contract with amendments to the Prop 68 Fire Station #2 New Park project.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council of the City of Hollister approve the recommended amendments to the contract and authorize the City Representative to sign the contract.
9. Resolution No. 2022-211 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing An Agreement Between the City of Hollister Animal Shelter and the Regents of the University of California on Behalf of its Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on Behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Koret Shelter Medicine Program will provide grant funding to the Hollister Animal Shelter in a one-time payment of $50,000.
The grant will allow Hollister Animal Shelter to allocate the dollars to provide spay/neuter surgeries for their shelter animals and low-cost surgeries for pets in their community. The Hollister Animal Shelter would keep track and provide the total number of surgeries per species used with grant funds, the number of veterinary and non-veterinary staff trained, the total amount spent on supplies and equipment, and the number of spay/neuter events held.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Council of the City of Hollister to accept a $50,000 grant from Koret Shelter Medicine Program.
10. Resolution No. 2022-212 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister appropriating $40,000 from Fund 216 for supplies associated with Speed Cushion installation (Community Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will appropriate $40,000 from Fund Balance 216-4000 to account 216-4000-750050 for supplies associated with Speed Cushion installations.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council adopt the resolution appropriating the $40,000 for supplies associated with Speed Cushion installation.
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11. Resolution No. 2022-213 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the Release of the Request for Proposals for the SB 2 Planning Grant (Housing)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister is seeking a qualified consultant firm to prepare accessory dwelling unit (ADU) pre-approved site plans and guide for future applicants.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the City Council to approve authorization to release a request for proposal for consulting services to prepare ADU pre-approved site plans and guidebook.
12. Resolution No. 2022-214 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to approve and authorize the Hollister Fire Department to pursue a Request for Proposal for two (2) Command and Utility Vehicles for Staff to perform Department Operations (Fire)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will authorize the Hollister Fire Department to pursue a Request for Proposal for bids to purchase two (2) Command and Utility Vehicles for staff to perform department operations.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to authorize the Hollister Fire Department to pursue a Request for Proposal for bids to purchase two (2) Command and Utility Vehicles with Code 3 outfitting equipment for staff to perform department operations.
13. Resolution No. 2022-215 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Employment Contract with Casey Estorga as Administrative Services Director (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an employment contract with Casey Estorga for the position of Administrative Services Director.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an employment contract with Casey Estorga for the position of Administrative Services Director.
14. Resolution No. 2022-216 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $82,500 for Necessary Updates to the 2040 General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report and Climate Action Plan that are Required due to Recent Changes in State Legislature. (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A Resolution of the City Council approving a supplemental appropriation of $82,500 to allow for necessary updates to the 2040 General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report and Climate Action Plan that are required due to recent changes in state legislature.
RECOMMENDATION: The Council adopt a resolution approving a supplemental appropriation of $82,500 to allow for the updates to the EIR and Climate Action Plan.
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15. Resolution No. 2022-217 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $53,920 for the Implementation of a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Banking Program and TredLite VMT Evaluation Online Tool (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A resolution approving a supplemental appropriation of $53,920 for the implementation of a VMT Banking Program and the TredLite VMT evaluation tool to aid in the implementation of SB743 required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt a resolution approving a supplemental appropriation of $53,920 for the implementation of a VMT Banking Program and the TredLite VMT evaluation tool.
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
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2022-218 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the initiation of General Plan Amendment 2022-2 to amend the 2005-2023 Hollister General Plan Designation from North Gateway Commercial to Mixed-Use and approving the initiation of Rezone 2022-1 to amend the City of Hollister Zoning Map designation from North Gateway to Neighborhood Mixed-Use for two properties totaling approximately 4.6 acres located east of San Felipe Road, south of Maple Street, north of Santa Ana Road, and west of North Sally Street, further identified as San Benito County Assessor Parcel Numbers 051- 020-017 and 051-020-019 (Planning)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Consider approval of the initiation of General Plan Amendment 2022-2 and Rezone 2022-1 to amend the 2005-2023 Hollister General Plan Designation and the City of Hollister Zoning Map to designate two properties currently designated North Gateway Commercial as Mixed- Use and rezone the properties from North Gateway to Neighborhood Mixed- Use. The properties total approximately 4.6 acres and are located east of San Felipe Road, south of Maple Street, north of Santa Ana Road, and west of North Sally Street, further identified as San Benito County Assessor Parcel Numbers 051-020-017 and 051-020-019. Section 17.24.290 of the Hollister Municipal Code requires City Council authorization to initiate a general plan amendment with four affirmative votes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council of the City of Hollister consider a resolution to authorize the initiation of General Plan Amendment 2022-2 and Rezone 2022-1.
2. Resolution No. 2022-219 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Approving an Appropriation from the General Fund Reserves in an Amount Not to Exceed $557,883.43 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, Authorizing an Agreement with Silver Lining Solutions, LLC, Carahsoft Technology Corp, and Accela Inc. for the Implementation and Ongoing Licensing of the Accela Civic Platform for the City of Hollister Development Services, Fire, and Police Departments in a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $1,121,471.33 over Three (3) Years (Information Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Implementation of the Accela Civic Platform for the Development Services, Fire, and Police Departments to allow for electronic document, application, and inspection processing; online payments; live updates for staff and the public on application review; and to provide interconnectivity between the Planning, Engineering, Building, Code Enforcement, Cannabis Affairs, Housing, Fire Department and other departments for accurate project tracking and reporting from project conceptualization to construction.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Hollister to enter into an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp., not to exceed $1,121,471.33 over three (3) years for the implementation and ongoing licensing of the Accela Civic Platform and approving an appropriation for those services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 of $557,883.43 from the General Fund.
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.
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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. Feasibility of Hosting a 2023 Independence Day Motorcycle Rally (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will discuss the feasibility of hosting a 2023 Independence Day Motorcycle Rally.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council hold a discussion on the feasibility of hosting a 2023 Independence Day Motorcycle Rally and provide staff direction.
4. 2023 City Council Committee Assignments (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Council shall designate Council Member primary and alternate assignments for external agencies and City Council Committees.
RECOMMENDATION: Designate primary and alternates for all external agency and City Council Committee assignments.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Updated City Council Projects (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council 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 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].
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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 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
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The next City Council Meetings are scheduled as follows:
Regular City Council Meeting --Tuesday*, January 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM (*Due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, observed on Monday, January 16) Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, February 6, 2022, at 6:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday*, February 21, 2022, at 6:30 PM (*Due to Presidents Day Holiday, observed on Monday, February 20)