CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
— Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 17, 2023
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the regular meeting to order at 6:32 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 Mia Casey on January, 17, 2023 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
Absent
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 reported the agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of January 17, 2023 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on January 13, 2023 at 1:40 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
Councilmember Burns requested Item F1 be heard following the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey stated Item F2 will also be heard following the consent agenda.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. Council to receive a ShotSpotter Presentation with options for potential Purchase of Services
Police Chief Carlos Reynoso introduced Jason Silva and Ron Teachman with ShotSpotter who provided a presentation as previously requested by Councilmember
Burns. Mr. Teachman described the ShotSpotter technology and its potential application in Hollister.
Councilmember Burns inquired regarding the potential cost to have the ShotSpotter technology in Hollister and the time required to implement.
Mr. Silva stated the fully inclusive costs would be $49,500 for a square mile and additional costs would be based on the size of the area and could be implemented in six to eight weeks.
Councilmember Morales spoke in support of analyzing trends in gun -related incidents in Hollister to better understand whether the ShotSpotter technology is needed.
Council member Burns spoke in support of installing the technology at Hollister schools and other areas, such as parks, where people tend to congregate.
Public comments opened at 7:15 p.m.
Elia Salinas requested staff research other companies that offer similar technology.
Public comments closed at 7:18 p.m.
By consensus the City Council directed staff to bring an item to Council next month regarding application of the ShotSpotter technology in Hollister, including potential partnerships with the San Benito County Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, community schools, probation office, and the City's Parks and Recreation Department.
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:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Consent items are numbers: Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, Al2, A13, A14, A15, and A16.
Councilmember Morales pulled Item A2 from the consent agenda. For agenda items A4, A5, and Al2, Councilmember Morales noted that when these items go out for bid that she would like staff to bring back policy language to prioritize selection of local hires for skilled and trained labor..
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Councilmember Burns pulled Items A6, A7, and A8 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:20 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:20 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items A2, A6, A7, and A8. Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
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2. Item 2 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
3. Resolution No. 2023-1 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister retroactively approving the submission the California Public Utilities Commission's Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant application for $500,000; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute any subsequent amendments or modifications, and other necessary documents.
4. Resolution No. 2023-2 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister providing retroactive authority to the Airport to submit an application for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Airport Terminal and Tower Project Grant.
5. Resolution No. 2023-3 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister retroactively approving the submission of a U.S. Department of the Interior's Historical Preservation Fund Save America's Treasures Preservation Grant application.
6. Item 6 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
7. Item 7 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
8. Item 8 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
9. Resolution No. 2023-7 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing an appropriation of $31,000.00 from the General Fund reserve to purchase and install a shade structure and tables at Frank Klauer Memorial Park and the purchase and installation of aluminum umbrellas in McCarthy Street Park.
10. Resolution No. 2023-8 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to issue a Request for Sealed Bids for the Runway 6 Safety Improvement Project
11. Resolution No. 2023-9 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister rejecting all bids and authorizing staff to re -bid the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project, CIP C2204
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12. Resolution No. 2023-10 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the calling for a Request for Bid - sealed bids - for Fire Station 1 and 2 electrical and lighting improvements and repairs project to the grounds and facilities of the Hollister Fire Department
13. Resolution No. 2023-11 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing waiver of Municipal Code competitive bidding requirement and purchase of municipal vehicles
14. Resolution No. 2023-12 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister acknowledging HFD to perform the inspection of certain occupancies required annually in pursuant to section 13146.4 of the California Health and Safety Code and authorize Hollister Fire Department to submit the compliance reporting for state -mandated local programs for Senate Bill No. 1205
15. Resolution No. 2023-13 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to Transfer Responsibility of Inspections of Dams (levees) at the IWWTP to the City of Hollister
16.Ordinance No. 12152 1224 : HOLLISTER BUILDING CODE, TITLE 24, PART 9 - 2022 EDITION CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS (Ord. 1224)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
17. WARRANT REGISTER - JANUARY 17, 2023 — AP (Item A2)
Councilmember Morales inquired if a citywide contract could be entered into for Verizon and 4LEAF to save funds.
Staff confirmed there are citywide contracts for Verizon and 4LEAF and provided additional information regarding these costs.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to approve the item. Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
18. Resolution No. 2023-4 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Naming a city park the "Buzz and Irene Hart Memorial Park" (Item A6)
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Councilmember Burns inquired regarding the delay in this item being submitted to the City Council after the application was submitted in 2019.
Parks & Recreation Director Tina Garza reported the delay was due to Council's previous request to revise the policy and procedure for park naming, which required the applicants to resubmit their application to reflect the new requirements.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to approve the item. Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
19. Resolution No. 2023-5 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Employment Contract with Christine Hopper as Development Services Director (Item A7)
City Manager Miller introduced the new Development Services Director, Christine Hopper.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to approve the item. Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
20. Resolution No. 2023-6 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister APPROVING an appropriation of $349,680.00 and a professional services agreement with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for Construction Management Services to assist staff with the two Prop 68 Grants awarded to the City by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (Item A8)
Councilmember Burns supported posting signage stating "taxpayer dollars are at work" for these new park projects.
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Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the item. Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No items.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Public comments were heard following Items F1 and F2.
Public comments opened at 8.41 p.m.
Peter Kehoe spoke in support of the continuing operation of Hazel Hawkins hospital and requested an update on its operation from the City Council.
Marty Miller requested a hearing on the amount of development impact fees for the Twin Oaks community and provided information regarding the current occupancy density of the project.
Victor Gomez spoke in support of Goodwill Silicon Valley and invited the Council and staff to visit the San Jose sorting facility to learn more about their operations and career facilities. Mr. Gomez reported Goodwill Silicon Valley will prepare at least 200 $50 gift certificates for residents impacted by the recent floods.
Sue Logue with Friends of the Library reported the library will be expanded as a result of grant funding.
Monica Abonce, recycling coordinator for San Benito County Integrated Waste Management, invited the Council to an upcoming mixer to recognize certified green businesses in San Benito County.
Elia Salinas thanked those who helped during recent floods in the community and commented many farmworkers will be in need due to the flooding and delayed plantings. Ms. Salinas requested the City work with Hazel Hawkins to keep the hospital open.
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Maria Spandri thanked the City Council and staff for their assistance during the recent floods and encouraged them to keep communication lines open as the community's needs continue.
Linda Lampe, with Hollister Community Outreach, commented on the need to create trust and relationships in the community to be able to support additional outreach to underserved communities.
Public comments closed at 9:05 p.m.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
City Manager Brett Miller reported there is currently a community open house on January 23, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. regarding Hazel Hawkins meeting.
2. Trainings and Conferences
No items.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 2023-14 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Adopting the City of Hollister's 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Aaron Pfannenstiel with Planning Solutions provided the staff report.
Councilmember Morales requested a link to the San Benito County Multi - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan be placed on the City's website.
Vice Mayor Morales opened the public hearing at 9:19 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Vice Mayor Morales closed the public hearing at 9:20 p.m.
Councilmember Perez spoke in support of the City creating its own Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Assistant City Manager David Mirrione reported staff will be bringing forward an item at the following meeting regarding debris removal in the City following a declared emergency.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt a resolution approving the City of Hollister's 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried 3-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz and Mayor Casey absent).
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Casey
2. Ordinance No. 1226 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Amend Section 17.24.190, Site and Architectural Review, and 17.24.240, Planned Development Permits, and to Adopt a New Chapter — Chapter 17.30, Residential Design Standards Senior Planner Erica Fraser provided the staff report.
Councilmember Burns recommended bringing the item back at a future council meeting to allow more time for review and discussion.
Vice Mayor Morales spoke in support of bringing the item back at a future special meeting.
Vice Mayor Morales opened the public hearing at 9:51 p.m.
Victor Gomez commented on the lengthy process for a tentative map to be approved. Mr. Gomez requested the proposed changes to the ordinance not be applied to a vesting tentative map and requested any changes be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Miller stated staff preferred to have a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and City Council if a date can be found.
Councilmember Perez spoke in support of including stakeholders at a future meeting.
Vice Mayor Morales closed the public hearing at 9:58 p.m.
Mr. Miller suggested this item may be withdrawn and reagendized for a future meeting date.
RESULT: Withdrawn
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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3. Ordinance No. 1227 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister Amending the Municipal Code to add Article X-Outside Sewer Connections to Chapter 13: Sewer Service System of the Municipal Code
City Manager Miller reported this item will be heard at a later date.
RESULT: Withdrawn
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance No. 1228 an Ordinance of the City of Hollister, Amending Chapter 10.10 Recreational Vehicles and Boats, of the Hollister Municipal Code, Relating to Use and Storage of Recreational Vehicles Item F1 was heard following Item F2.
Police Chief Reynoso provided the staff report.
Vice Mayor Morales opened public comment at 8:10 p.m.
Doug Hval, recreational vehicle owner, spoke in support of allowing recreational vehicle owners to park in their driveways and disagreed with the provision to require covers on recreational vehicles.
Louk Markham spoke in support of allowing recreational vehicle owners to park in their driveways. Mr. Markham suggested allowing recreational vehicles to be used as accessory dwelling units.
Elia Salinas stated many neighbors do not complain about their neighbors' recreational vehicles in order to avoid a neighbor dispute. Recreational vehicles often block the view of people exiting their driveways and create a potential hazard. Ms.
Salinas stated there are other options to parking recreational vehicles in the driveway and suggested parking on other parts of the property to avoid blocking the view.
Vice Mayor Morales closed public comment at 8:19 p.m.
Councilmember Burns made the following recommendations:
- Remove section E.2 to remove the requirement for a covering - Remove section E.3 regarding three-foot setbacks from any structures - Remove section EA
- Remove of section FA regarding parking permits
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Councilmember Burns expressed concern regarding the number of allowed permits per year and expressed concern regarding the requirement for traffic cones. Finally, Councilmember Burns commented the fines and penalties as outlined Section 4 of ordinance referencing Hollister Municipal Code Section 1.18.040 may lead to large fines that are not commensurate to the potential code violations.
Police Chief Reynoso responded to Councilmember Burns's concerns and provided additional information regarding the proposed ordinance language.
Councilmember Perez suggested limiting the number of permits to fifteen per year.
By consensus the City Council requested staff return with the following amendments to the proposed ordinance at the next regular City Council meeting on February 6, 2023:
- Remove the requirement for a covering
- Remove the requirement for parallel parking
- Limit the number of permits per year to fifteen permits RESULT: Tabled [Consensus]
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. 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
Item F2 was heard following the consent agenda.
Interim Planning Manager Eva Kelly provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:48 p.m.
Victor Gomez stated they requested the initiation of General Plan Amendment due to delays in the overall General Plan update process. Mr. Gomez spoke in support of the proposed project to develop mixed use areas in Hollister.
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G.
Elia Salinas supported the proposed General Plan Amendment to support economic development in Hollister and suggested the entire City Council review the amended General Plan as reviewed by the General Plan Amendment Commission.
Mark Shahinian, former owner of the land proposed for development, spoke in support of the proposed General Plan Amendment.
Danny Casas spoke in support of the proposed General Plan Amendment and development of the long -vacant property to support local business and local jobs.
Peter Lin with Republic Urban Properties, the project applicant, spoke in support of the project and the initiation of the proposed General Plan Amendment.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:02 p.m.
Mayor Casey spoke regarding the need for affordable housing in Hollister.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to approve the proposed initiation of GPA 2022-2 and RZ 2022-1 authorizing the applicant to submit a formal application and staff to begin processing the application and directed staff to work with the City's consultant, PlaceWorks, to prepare a contract scope amendment for the General Plan update consistent with the Council's direction. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
No items.
2. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Councilmember Burns requested reconsideration of the City's development impact fees as requested by a member of the public and requested staff look into potential changes to the process regarding City Council's review of initiating a general plan amendment to potentially lower the threshold for the required Council vote to approve the initiation.
Councilmember Perez thanked members of staff and the community for their efforts and support in response to the recent flooding in the community.
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Vice Mayor Morales thanked staff and resident for their support of the community during the recent floods. Vice Mayor Morales requested a procurement policy to address a preference for a skilled and trained workforce instead of just the lowest responsive bidder, such as preference for local hires and working with veterans. Vice Mayor Morales requested staff research options to enter into a citywide master contract with Verizon and 4LEAF. Vice Mayor Morales supported analysis of the Twin Oaks development impact fees to determine if they are at an appropriate level.
Vice Mayor Morales read comments from Mayor Casey thanking members of the community, community organizations, and city staff for their work during the recent floods in the community. Mayor Casey reported she met with the new executive director for the Council of Governments and requested a policy and/or procedure on how items are submitted and added to the Council agenda.
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson reported the City received a request to participate in a neutral evaluation process for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, which is a statutory requirement when a hospital district is insolvent. If the Council does not object, the City Attorney will participate in that process and report back to the Council.
Police Chief Reynoso reported the City's second code enforcement officer was sworn in.
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
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:27 p.m. Motion carried 3-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz and Mayor Casey absent).
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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