MAYOR
Mia Casey
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rick Perez, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Tim Burns, District 4
CITY MANAGER
David Mirrione
CITY ATTORNEY
Mary F. Lerner
CITY CLERK
Jennifer Woodworth
POLICE CHIEF
Carlos Reynoso
CITY TREASURER
Gordon Machado
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting
March 20, 2023
Special Meeting 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting 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
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 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 Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: (Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga) Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union, Local 817; Hollister Firefighters Union, Local 3395; Hollister Mid-Management Association; Hollister Peace Officer Association; and un-represented employees in classifications designated as Executive Management and Confidential
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Robert Cain, et al. v.
City of Hollister, San Benito County Superior Court Case No. CU-22-00087
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION per Government Code Section 54956.9 Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 1 case
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4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS per Government Code section 54956.8 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Property: 190 Maple Street, Hollister, CA 95023 Agency negotiator: Acting City Manager David Mirrione Negotiating parties: Renee Kunz
5. Government Code Section 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT Title: City Engineer
6. Consultation of Public Employment Government Code Section 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: Acting/Interim City Manager
7. Government Code Section 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: Interim City Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. Proclamation Congratulating the Hollister Haybaler Girls Soccer Team on Winning the 2023 California Interscholastic Federations’ Northern California Division 5 Soccer Championships (City Clerk)
2. Central Coast Community Energy Presentation (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Sophia Schwirzke, Customer Accounts Manager with Central Coast Community Energy will provide its annual presentation to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an annual update from Sophia Schwirzke, Customer Accounts Manager with the Central Coast Community Energy, ask questions if necessary, and provide direction to staff.
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 member of the public.
Consent items are numbers: A1 through A14.
1. The minutes of the Special and Regular Meeting of City Council March 6, 2023
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2. Resolution No. 2023-30 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the temporary closure of Avenida Cesar Chavez between Fairview Road and Cerra Vista Drive for the Cesar Chavez Walkathon on March 26, 2023 (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will authorize the closure of a portion of Avenida Cesar Chavez from Cerra Vista Drive to Fairview Road from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on March 26, 2023, for the Cesar Chavez Walkathon organized by the Latino Coalition of San Benito County to commemorate the local legacy of Cesar Chavez.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Avenida Cesar Chavez from Cerra Vista Drive to Fairview Road from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on March 26, 2023, for the Cesar Chavez Walkathon organized by the Latino Coalition of San Benito County.
3. Resolution No. 2023-31 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the temporary closure of San Benito Street from Fifth Street to Seventh Street or Alternatively Sixth Street from San Benito Street to East Street (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will authorize the closure of a portion of San Benito Street from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each Wednesday from April 19, 2023 through October 11, 2023, for a weekly farmers’ market.
In the event that an alternate layout is needed for the weekly farmers’ market, Sixth Street would be closed from San Benito Street East Street, and would include closure of the Sixth Street parking lot.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of San Benito Street from Fifth Street to Seventh Street from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each Wednesday from April 19, 2023 through October 11, 2023, for a weekly farmers’ market. Additional temporary closure of Sixth Street from San Benito Street to East Street, including the Sixth Street parking lot is also authorized in the event an alternate layout is required.
4. Resolution No. 2023-32 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the temporary closure of San Benito Street from Sixth Street to Seventh Street (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will authorize the closure of a portion of San Benito Street from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on April 22, 2023, for an Earth Day Community Celebration.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of San Benito Street from Sixth Street to Seventh Street from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on April 22, 2023, for an Earth Day event.
5. Resolution No. 2023-33 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the temporary closure of Fifth Street from San Benito Street to Monterey St. (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will authorize the closure of a portion of Fifth Street from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2023, for the
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Our City Under God event.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Fifth Street from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2023, for the Our City Under God event.
6. Resolution No. 2023-34 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the temporary closure of 5th street between Monterey Street and San Benito Street for the Ferrari Owners Club 11-99 Foundation Drive on April 15, 2023. (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will authorize the closure of a portion of 5th Street from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on April 15, 2023, for the Ferrari Owners Club CHP 11-99 Foundation benefit event.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of 5th Street from Monterey Street to San Benito Street from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on April 15, 2023, for the Ferrari Owners Club CHP 11-99 Foundation Drive.
7. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the purchase of Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) Licensing utilizing the agreement between California Department of Technology (CDT) and Microsoft in a total contract amount of $325,000.00 over three (3) years. (Information Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Purchase of Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) G5 Suite Licensing for City network users utilizing the State of California Department of Technology’s (CDT) Microsoft M365 G5 Agreement, in which local agencies can participate, taking advantage of discounted pricing for the Microsoft 365 G5 Solution.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) G5 Suite Licensing utilizing the agreement between California Department of Technology and Microsoft in a total contract amount of $325,000.00 over three (3) years.
8. Resolution No. 2023-35 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates to procure consultant services to complete the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and prepare an Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A resolution of the City Council awarding a contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates for the preparation of the City of Hollister’s 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 to procure consultant services to complete the 6th Cycle 2023- 2031 Housing Element Update and prepare an Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated
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Negative Declaration (MND).
9. Designation Letter to State re: Authority to Review Tax Records (Administrative Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The State of California’s Department of Tax and Fee Administration requires the City Council authorizes the City Manager to designate positions and/or officers that are authorized to review and examine sales, transaction, and use tax records for the City of Hollister.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to designate employees and/or officers of the City of Hollister to examine tax records, including confidential tax records, from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
10. Letter of Support - California Hospital Funding (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Senator Caballero’s office recently contacted City staff to request a letter of support for her $1.5 billion one-time budget request to help support California hospitals.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a letter of support to Governor Gavin Newsom’s office in support of Senator Caballero’s request for a one-time $1.5 billion relief package as part of a larger solution that seeks to correct the structural underfunding in the Medi-Cal system, and necessary to create long-term stability for our state’s healthcare needs.
11. Resolution No. 2023-36 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance and ordering the abatement of weeds thereon, and noticing a hearing for the receipt of objections to the proposed abatement (Fire)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution starts the legal process for the 2023 Weed Abatement Program declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance due to the existence of weeds and noticing a hearing for the receipt of objections by property owners to the proposed abatement by the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance, ordering the abatement of weeds thereon, and noticing a public hearing for the receipt of objections to the proposed abatement.
12. Resolution No. 2023-37 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz to extend service and administer programs within a 10-mile radius outside the city limits of the cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista (Housing)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister City Council to review and accept a resolution to extend services through the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz to extend service and administer programs within a 10-Mile radius outside the city limits of the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista.
13. Resolution No. 2023-38 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the City Manager to execute an employment contract with Glen March as City Engineer (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an employment contract with Glen March for the position of City Engineer.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an employment contract with Glen March, for the position of City Engineer.
14. Resolution No. 2023-39 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 (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This is an agreement with San Benito Veterinary Center to provide veterinary services to Hollister Police Animal Care & Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Hollister to sign an agreement between the City of Hollister and San Benito Veterinary Center for veterinary services.
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.
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 2023-40 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the finding that public convenience or necessity will be served by the issuance of a Type-21 Off-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License to authorize the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption at the existing Target retail store located at 1790 Airline Highway (Assessor’s Parcel Number 057- 430-007) Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301, Class 1 (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider whether Public Convenience or Necessity will be served by the issuance of a Type-21 Off- Sale General License by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to Target Corporation for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits and the retail store located at 1790 Airline Highway. This finding is required to be made by the City and provided to ABC prior to issuance of the Type 21 Off-Sale General License. The Type-21 ABC license is required by the related Conditional Use Permit 2022-4 to allow for off-site alcohol sales at the existing Target retail store located at 1790 Airline Highway.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the finding that Public Convenience or Necessity will be served by the issuance of a Type-21 Off-Sale General ABC License to Target Corporation for the existing retail store at 1790 Airline Highway.
2. Resolution No. 2023-41 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving Conditional Use Permit 2022-4 to allow for the off- site sales of alcoholic beverages at the existing Target retail store located at 1790 Airline Highway (Assessor’s Parcel Number 057-430- 007) Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301, Class 1 (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider approval of Conditional Use Permit 2022-4 to allow for the off-site sales of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at the existing Target retail store located at 1790 Airline Highway. Sale of alcoholic beverages is further regulated by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). In addition to the Conditional Use Permit approval by the City of Hollister, Target will need to obtain a Type 21 Off-Sale General License from ABC in order to proceed with alcohol sales at their store location at 1790 Airline Highway.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving Conditional Use Permit 2022-4 to allow for the off-site sales of alcoholic beverages at the existing Target retail store located at 1790 Airline Highway.
3. Ordinance No. 2031 An ordinance of the City of Hollister amending the Fireworks Ordinance to include extended language and definition of violators and liability of property owners and those in legal possession of property where violations occur (Police)
DESCRIPTION: This amendment to section 8.08 FIREWORKS section of
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the Hollister Municipal Code will add additional language defining violators as well as clarification of property owners and those in legal possession of property liability.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 – “Fireworks” adding clarification of property owner liability and fines and schedule for a second reading.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2023-42 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the display of the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag annually during the month of June at City Hall and authorizing specific actions to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion and LGBTQ+ Pride Month (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: At the March 6, 2023 City Council meeting, Councilmember Resendiz provided several suggestions to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride month. Staff seeks Council authorization to move forward with the suggested actions and to fly the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag at City Hall annually during the month of June.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff regarding suggested actions and to fly the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag at City Hall annually during the month of June.
2. Resolution No. 2023-43 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister accepting prior submittal of the California Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the 2023 SuperNOFA CalHOME Program post. (Housing)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister City Council to review and accept the CalHOME SuperNOFA application resolution.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of the CalHOME SuperNOFA Grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development authorizing the Development Services Director or their designee to execute the 2023 CalHOME SuperNOFA Program Application, any subsequent amendments or modifications, and other necessary documents.
3. Resolution No. 2023-44 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving an agreement for Interim City Manager services for the City of Hollister (Administrative Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with David Mirrione for the position of Interim City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of Hollister and David Mirrione for Interim City Manager services.
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4. Resolution No. 2023-45 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing the Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Surveillance Cameras proposed at the Skate Park and Summer Park (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council to consider authorizing staff to install a surveillance camera system at the Skate Park and/or at Summer Park.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide direction to install a surveillance camera system at the Skate Park and/or at Summer Park.
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Informational Report regarding the Twin Oaks (Silver Oaks) Development Impact Fees (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This is an informational report regarding the request from the developer of the Twin Oaks Subdivision asking the City to review the Development Impact Fees and determine if they were at the appropriate level.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff possible direction regarding project’s current Development Impact Fees.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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: Receive the report and hold a discussion, if desired.
I. NEW BUSINESS
None.
J. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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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].
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.)
Notice to anyone attending any public meeting: The meeting may be broadcast live on Cable Channel 17 and/or videotaped or photographed. Recent City Council meetings may also be viewed at www.CMAP.com and periodically on Cable Channel 17.
The next City Council Meetings are scheduled as follows:
Special City Council Meeting -- Monday, March 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting -- Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM