CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Regular Meeting
December 19,2022
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING-CLOSED SESSION-5:30 P.M.
Public Comment(limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda)
No speakers for the closed session items.
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson read the closed session agenda item titles.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn to closed session.Motion carried 4-0-0(Councilmember Morales absent) Closed session adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
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.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION(Gov.Code section • 54957(b)(1).) Title:City Manager
3. Government Code Section 54957 Public Employee Appointment/Employment Title:Administrative Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Mia Casey on December, 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mia Casey Mayor Present •
Rick Perez District 1 Present
Rolan Resendiz District 2 Present
Dolores Morales District 3 Absent
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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
Gordon Machado City Treasurer Present
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
City Clerk Woodworth reported the agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular and special meeting of December 19, 2022 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on December 15, 2022 at 2:40 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson reported the Council met in closed session with legal counsel to determine whether to initiate litigation pursuant to CA Government Code 54956.9.
Councilmembers Perez, Resendiz, and Burns and Mayor Casey voted in favor of bringing action against the developer of the Civic Allendale project for failure to complete subdivision improvements per their contractual obligations.
Ms. Thompson reported there were no additional reportable actions from the closed session.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
City Manager Brett Miller reported staff is pulling item 2 from the agenda, and it will be presented at a later date.
1. a youth resident and Junior Giant player as a recipient for the 2022 Junior Giants Willie Mac Award
Parks and Recreation Director Tina Garza presented the Junior Giant Willie Mac Award to Diego Alas.
2. Hollister Research Campus Presentation
This item was pulled from the agenda by staff.
3. Selection and Oath for Mayor Pro Tempore
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to select Councilmember Morales to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for calendar year 2023. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Morales
A. CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under the consent agenda will be enacted in one motion authorizing the actions indicated for those items so designated.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rolan Resendiz
SECOND: Rick Perez
AYES: Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Morales
Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, All, Al2, A13, A14, and A15.
Councilmember Burns pulled Item A9 from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Resendiz pulled Item A14 from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:38 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:38 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items A9 and A14. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 5, 2022 6:30 PM
2. City Council - Special Meeting - Dec 12, 2022 6:00 PM
3. WARRANT REGISTER - December 19, 2022 — AP
4. Claim Against the City - Filed by George Acevedo
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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)
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
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
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.
9. Item 9 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
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
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
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
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
14.Item 14 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
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
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
16.Resolution No.2022-211 (Item A9): 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
Animal Control Bautista provided the staff report describing the purpose of the grant and the planned use for the funds.
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Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to authorize a grant agreement with University of California - Davis to support Hollister's spay and neuter program. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Bums
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Casey,Perez,Resendiz,Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Morales
17.Resolution No.2022-216(Item A14): 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.
Assistant City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff update explaining the • proposed updates to the scope of work is due to changes to state legislation related to environmental analysis for the General Plan.
Councilmember Resendiz expressed frustration regarding the time frame for adoption of a final General Plan Update.
Interim Planning Manager Eva Kelly provided additional information regarding the proposed General Plan Update and proposed General Amendment for the Hollister Research Campus.
Mayor Casey opened public comments at 6:59 p.m.
Victor Gomez representing the Hollister Research Campus commented on a future presentation to the Council regarding the Hollister Research Campus early in 2023 and spoke regarding a proposed amendment to the General Plan and associated • environmental impact report.
Mayor Casey closed public comments at 7:02 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved to continue the item to the next council meeting to allow for a complete presentation regarding the Hollister Research Campus.
Ms. Kelly provided additional information regarding the item being considered by the Council and a separate General Plan Amendment for the Hollister Research Campus.
Councilmember Burns withdrew his motion to continue the item to the next Council meeting.
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Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adopt a resolution 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 legislation.
Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Morales
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No items.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Public comments opened at 7:08 p.m.
Edgar Mayorga requested an update regarding Hollister's small business program, which he filed an application for during the summer.
Bill Avera requested the City Council review the City's master plans prior to adopting a General Plan update to educate themselves on work already completed.
Jeri Bonvie spoke regarding anonymous letters she received threatening to have her motorhome towed and expressed concern regarding the lack of recreational vehicle storage in Hollister. Ms. Bonvie requested the City Council amend the recreational vehicle ordinance to allow residents to keep their motor home in their driveway Carol Lenoir congratulated the winners in the recent election and requested staff to consider a stop sign at the corner of Hawkins and San Benito streets due to speeding and dangerous driving there.
Leila Sadeghian expressed concerns regarding the damaged state of the roadways in various alleys throughout Hollister. Ms. Sadeghian spoke regarding the importance of community in Hollister and the need for amenities for its residents.
Public comments closed at 7:21 p.m.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
City Manager Miller provided information regarding Hollister's small business loan , program. .
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Police Chief Reynoso provided information regarding enforcement of Hollister's recreational vehicle ordinance.
2. Trainings and Conferences
No reports.
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
Councilmember Perez suggested continuing the item to the following Council meeting, so the full Council can consider the item.
Councilmember Resendiz stated he would like the item to be heard at this meeting.
Assistant City Jennifer Thompson suggested the members of the Council wait to comment on the merits of the item until after the public hearing has closed.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to continue the item to the following Council meeting. Motion carried 3-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed; Councilmember Morales absent).
RESULT: Tabled [3 to 1]
MOTION: Rick Perez
SECOND: Tim Burns
AYES: Casey, Perez, Burns
NOES: Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Morales
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 City Council Monday, December 19, 2022 Page 7 of 13
Information Services Director Paul DaSilva provided the staff report reviewing staffs need to implement a system to address Hollister's permitting needs, research of other vendors and applications, and solicitation of system recommendations from agencies throughout California and the country. Based on the information gathered, staff recommends Accela because they demonstrated an ability to more completely and efficiently meet the City's needs, including staff from multiple departments and members of the public.
Councilmember Burns requested and received additional information regarding the costs of implementing Accela, including the potential number of licenses needed and integration with existing City software.
Councilmember Burns inquired regarding the ability for the public to be able to report concerns to the Public Works Department using Accela.
Community Services Director William Via stated Accela cannot currently provide a tailored solution to address this need for Public Works; however, Accela will be able to integrate with a future Public Works application solution.
Councilmember Burns suggested looking at the City's technology fees to help finance needed technology upgrades.
Councilmember Resendiz suggested including language in the contract to provide flexibility for the number of user licenses.
Mayor Casey opened public comments at 8:11 p.m.
Anne Hall encouraged the Council to approve the contract with Accela because it is being used by other agencies that can share information regarding use of the software.
Eva Kelly encouraged Council's support on the item to approve the contract with Accela because it is the only software solution that was able to answer and address all of staff's technical questions.
Ambur Cameron commented on the extensive evaluation of the various software solutions by Hollister staff to best meet the needs of the public and provide access, transparency, and efficiency for the public.
Mayor Casey closed public comments at 8:15 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to approve the item. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION: Tim Burns
SECOND: Rolan Resendiz
AYES: Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Morales
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
Councilmember Resendiz reported the Council of Governments has selected an executive Director, which was approved by the San Benito County Board of Supervisors.
2. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Councilmember Perez proposed creating an ad hoc committee to create a Prevention and Substance Abuse Response Team and volunteered to serve on the ad committee. Councilmember Perez inquired if the City has considered installing speed humps near schools and community parks. Councilmember Perez commended staff for their work to put on the Christmas in the Park event.
Councilmember Perez suggested potentially refining Hollister's business loan program to encourage additional applicants.
Councilmember Resendiz thanked City staff, Registrar of Voters' staff and the volunteers who assisted with the District 2 recount process. Councilmember Resendiz requested an agenda item be added to the January 17, 2023 Council meeting to discuss badges for the police and fire departments recognizing the LGBTQ+ community. Councilmember Resendiz thanked and commended •o community organizations and city staff for all of the various holiday events, including the Nutcracker, Christmas in the Park, etc.
Councilmember Burns requested in item be brought to a future council meeting to allow Gavilan College to connect to the City's sewer system; proposed having an executive retreat in January with management staff; suggested additional police enforcement or other incentives are needed to reduce drunk driving; suggested creating a hearing officer ordinance to require hearing officers to be a licensed attorney and additional requirements similar to county hearing officers; creating a dedicated area for food trucks; and requested an update on a public comment made at a previous Council meeting regarding "graffiti" at that person's home.
Mayor Casey supported the idea of a dedicated area for food trucks in Hollister.
City Manager Miller received consensus on having an executive retreat session on January 21, 2023; allowing Gavilan College to connect to the City's sewer system; City Council Monday, December 19, 2022 Page 9 of 13
and discussion of police and fire patches recognizing the LGBTQ+community at the next Council meeting. •
Policy Chief Reynoso reported Captain Olson will be participating in the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Washington,D.C.
3. Feasibility of Hosting a 2023 Independence Day Motorcycle Rally Police Chief Reynoso provided an update on his request for assistance to police chiefs in California to support a proposed Independence Day Motorcycle Rally 2023.
Police Chief Reynoso expressed concern there would not be adequate police available for a proposed 2023 Independence Day Motorcycle Rally. •
Councilmember Resendiz commented on the high interest among the public to have a motorcycle rally and inquired how to make it feasible.
City Manager Miller stated adequate sworn officer coverage is needed to provide security to residents and visitors.
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Councilmember Burns commented that the City should not feel obligated to move forward with organizing a motorcycle rally if adequate security is not available; however,there may be other options to have a motorcycle rally that is different than how it had been held before.
City Manager Miller reported staff is looking at potential options for a contained, secure location for future rallies in the coming years.
Mayor Casey suggested the ad hoc committee should look at alternative options, a such as a smaller rally,to allow the motorcycle rally to move forward.
Councilmember Resendiz requested the ad hoc committee provide monthly reports to the Council on progress to organize a motorcycle rally.
Councilmember Perez agreed and supported looking at alternative options for the • motorcycle rally,including holding the rally at a different location or at a different time of year.
Police Chief Reynoso commented that if a rally is held at an alternate location,then there should not be additional events in other parts of the city, which would require additional policing.
Mayor Casey opened public comments at 8:59 p.m.
Billy Avera stated it will be difficult to move the motorcycle away from Downtown Hollister because visitors enjoy going downtown.
Celeste Bocanegra inquired if community members can also serve on the Downtown Business ad hoc committee.
Mayor Casey closed public comments at 9:04 p.m.
Mr.Miller confirmed the ad hoc committee meetings are open to the public.
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4. 2023 City Council Committee Assignments
With the consensus of Council, Mayor Casey appointed the following to the Council • Commissions for the 2023 Year.
Council of Governments(COG)
Mia Casey,Mayor
Dolores Morales,Council Member,D3
Members of COG also sit on the following boards:
The following meet same day and time as COG
Measure A Authority
Local Transit Authority
Airport Land Use Commission
Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways
Local Agency Formation City Selection Committee
Mia Casey,Mayor •,
Rick Perez,Council Member,D1 (alternate)
Inter-Governmental Committee .
Mia Casey,Mayor
Rolan Resendiz,Vice Mayor, D2
Rick Perez,Council Member,D1 (alternate)
Fire Protection Committee
Mia Casey,Mayor
Tim Burns,Council Member D4
Rick Perez,Council Member, D1 (alternate)
Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments(AMBAG)
Rick Perez,Council Member,D1 •
Dolores Morales,Council Member, D3(alternate)
Governance Committee
City:
Rick Perez,Council Member, D1
Rick Perez,Council Member,D1 (alternate)
Water Resource Association
City of Hollister:
Rolan Resendiz,Council Member,D2
Mia Casey,Mayor(alternate)
Brett Miller,City Manager
Paiaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority
Tim Burns,Council Member D4
Brett Miller,City Manager(alternate)
San Benito County(Integrated Waste Management)Local Solid Waste Task Force City of Hollister
Rick Perez,Council Member,D1
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Rolan Resendiz, Council Member, D2 (alternate)
Monterey Bay Area Resources District (MBARD)
City rep 2 yr term shared with Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties Dolores Morales, Council Member, D3
Oversight Committee of the Former Redevelopment Agency
Tim Burns, Council Member, D4
Rolan Resendiz, Council Member, D2 (alternate)
Senior Advisory Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
Rick Perez, Council Member, D1
Dolores Morales, Council Member, D3 (alternate)
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) (Alternate for 2023) Policy Board-Voting Power
Dolores Morales, Council Member District 3
Roland Resendiz, Council Member, D3 (alternate)
City Council Members are seated as Agency members of the following:
Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency
Joint Powers Financing Authority
Housing Authority
Industrial Development Authority
Economic Development (EDC)
Tim Burns, Council Member D4
Mia Casey, Mayor
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Prevention and Substance Abuse Response Team Ad Hoc Committee • Rick Perez, Council Member, D1
Mia Casey, Mayor •�
RESULT: Consensus
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Updated City Council Projects
— I. NEW BUSINESS
No items.
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J. MISCELLANEOUS
No items.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No items.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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