CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting
March 20, 2023
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda) There were no public 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:
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the titles of the closed session agenda items.
Councilmember Resendiz arrived at 5:01 p.m.
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
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
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session at 5:02 PM. Motion carried 5-0-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Mia Casey on March, 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Attendee Name
Mia Casey
Rick Perez
Rolan Resendiz
Dolores Morales
Tim Burns
Mary F. Lerner
Jennifer Woodworth
Carlos Reynoso
David Mirrione
Gordon Machado
Title
Mayor
District 1
Status
Present
Present
District 2
Present
District 3
Present
District 4
Present
City Attorney
Present
City Clerk
Present
Police Chief
I Present
_ Acting City Manager Present_
City Treasurer Absent
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
Arrived
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth reported the agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister special and regular meetings of March 20, 2023 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on March 16, 2023 at 4:37 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session. City Attorney Lerner announced the City Council will be going back into closed session following the regular meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. Proclamation Congratulating the Hollister Haybaler Girls Soccer Team on Winning the 2023 California Interscholastic Federations' Northern California Division 5 Soccer Championships
Councilmember Morales read and presented the proclamation to the Hollister Haybaler girls soccer team.
2. Central Coast Community Energy Presentation
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Sophia Schwirzke, Customer Accounts Manager with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), provided a presentation to the City Council regarding the organization and services provided to the community.
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.
Council member Burns pulled Item Al from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey pulled Items A3 and A6 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:50 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:50 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items A3, A6, and A13. Motion carried 5- 0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Consent items are numbers: Al through A14.
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 6, 2023 6:30 PM
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
3. Item A3 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
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
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.
6. Item A6 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
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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.
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)
9. Designation Letter to State re: Authority to Review Tax Records
10. Letter of Support - California Hospital Funding
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
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
13.Item Al was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
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
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
15. 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 (Item A3)
Mayor Casey expressed concern regarding the disruption caused by closing San Benito Street each Wednesday for six months and supported having the Farmers' Market on Sixth Street.
Omar Rosa with Hollister Downtown Association provided information regarding the history of the Farmers' Market and its location on Sixth Street. Mr. Rosa reported several business owners expressed concern that foot traffic to their businesses decreased when the Farmers' Market was moved to Sixth Street and provided additional information regarding the ability of businesses to utilize the parklets located in front of their businesses.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-31. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
16. 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.
Mayor Casey inquired regarding the fee for public assembly permits represents the full cost of staff time to process the application and close the street. Mayor Casey suggested staff determine if the application fee should be altered to reflect actual costs for processing the permit and closing the street. Mayor Casey suggested updating the permit application to require a minimum amount of liability insurance instead of a suggested amount.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-34. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
17. 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
Acting City Manager David Mirrione introduced Glen March, who is recommended to fill the City's position of City Engineer.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-38. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Virginia Martin thanked the Council and City for making improvements to Ladd Lane to increase safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and parents and children walking to school and spoke regarding numerous aggressive and unsafe drivers she has seen there in the past.
Larry Martin thanked the City for the safety improvements to Ladd Lane and reported a reduction of speed by vehicles traveling along Ladd Lane since installation of the safety improvements.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
No reports.
2. Trainings and Conferences
Police Chief Carlos Reynoso reported on training completed by various police personnel, including training for Community Service Officers and checkpoint operations training, and reported he attended the California Police Chiefs Association Conference.
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
Acting City Manager Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
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Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-40. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Acting City Manager Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Beth Aboulafia, who manages alcoholic beverage licensing for Target stores in California, provided information on the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Hollister Target since 2006.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-41. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
3. Ordinance No. 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
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Police Chief Reynoso provided the staff report summarizing the language recommended to be added to the ordinance.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Milton Broussard, with TNT Fireworks, supported the proposed changes to the ordinance.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Fire Marshall Charlie Bedolla stated the Hollister Fire Department supports the proposed ordinance changes.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 2031 and schedule for a second reading on April 3, 2023.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rolan Resendiz
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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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
Acting City Manager Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:30 p.m.
Matthew Rojas supported the recommended action and spoke in support of the City's desire to promote inclusivity.
Leslie Jordan thanked the Council for considering this item and supported the recommendation to raise the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag annually.
Camilla Barker supported the recommendation to raise the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag annually and thanked the City Council.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:36 p.m.
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Councilmember Resendiz thanked Police Chief Reynoso and the City Council for their commitment to inclusivity.
Councilmember Burns recommended enlisting the services of Hollister Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission to design a logo that incorporates the City logo and LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag.
Councilmember Perez stated authorizing the annual raising of the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag will likely result in needing to adopt a new flag policy.
Councilmember Morales suggested providing additional flag logo stickers that do not include the Hollister logo to make them more general in nature.
Mayor Casey provided suggestions on how to incorporate the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag. Mayor Casey suggested bringing an agenda item to create an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan for the City.
Councilmember Casey moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-42. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Councilmember Perez abstained).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Mia Casey
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
Perez
ABSENT:
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 Programs Coordinator Jamilla Saqaa provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:49 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:50 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-43. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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 Director Casey Estorga provided the staff report.
City Attorney Lerner reported the proposed salary for the Interim City Manager position is $213,950 and reported on other key financial findings.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:52 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:52 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-44. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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 Chief Reynoso provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:58 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:58 p.m.
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Councilmember Burns inquired regarding available budget funds for installation of the cameras. Councilmembers Burns stated he would support use of his discretionary funds to pay for the cameras and recommended installation of two cameras at the Skate Park and Summer Park to ensure multiple angles of the park can be viewed.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-45, including an additional camera for the Skate Park and the Summer Park. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Informational Report regarding the Twin Oaks (Silver Oaks) Development Impact Fees
Interim City Manger Mirrione announced staff is withdrawing this item. It will be brought back to the City Council at a future Council meeting.
2. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
Councilmember Morales reported her attendance at a meeting of the Council of Governments, which held a retreat and discussed the history, roles, and responsibilities of the organization. Councilmember Morales also attended a Mobility Partnership meeting and discussed collaborations with San Benito and Santa Clara Counties and discussed collaboration and funding opportunities for roadways in the region. Councilmember Morales attended an Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments meeting where they received a regional workplan presentation and held a budget discussion. Finally, Councilmember Morales reported her attendance at the Civicwell Policy Conference where broadband, infrastructure funding, and green energy were discussed.
Mayor Casey reported her and Councilmember Resendiz's attendance at a meeting with Animal Control Division staff, and reported on an upcoming meeting with the public and staff. Mayor Casey reported on a Council of Governments meeting where the repairs to Highway 25 were discussed.
3. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Councilmember Burns requested the following items be brought to Council on a future Council agenda: hiring a City painter to address graffiti and paint City soundwalls; creation of litter abatement and graffiti abatement teams; and placing an City Council Monday, March 20, 2023 Page 11 of 13
increase to the Temporary Occupancy Tax on the ballot for the next general election.
Councilmember Burns provided information regarding the Marty Richman scholarship fund for local students. Councilmember Burns requested an update on previous concerns by members of the public regarding parklets that could potentially harm their business and an update on the collection of fees from litigation City has won.
Councilmember Resendiz provided history on the raising of the pride flag in the City and suggested working with San Benito County to coordinate on any Pride Month events. Councilmember Resendiz suggested referring the design of the Hollister logo to incorporate the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag to the Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission the design of the Hollister logo to incorporate the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag.
Councilmember Perez requested a future agenda item on installation of electric vehicle charging systems throughout the City and requested Council consensus on raising the Christian Flag at City Hall on April 2.
Councilmember Morales reported First Five is interested in creating a community center and requested City staff join the committee to help move project forward.
Councilmember Morales requested an update on the status of City's involvement in regional efforts regarding economic development and broadband installation and requested a date certain for further discussion of the Accessory Dwelling Unit fee.
Mayor Casey requested a future agenda item to provide ADA accessibility for Summer Park Drive and requested an update on participation in the San Benito County Economic Development Committee by the City. Mayor Casey requested staff look into participating with County's Economic Development Committee; holding a community neighborhood session for Ladd Lane regarding traffic calming measures; holding a study session on traffic calming projects; and requested staff draft a speed hump policy.
By consensus the Council directed staff the put the following items on a future Council agenda: as part of the budgeting process, look into hiring a City painter to address graffiti and paint City soundwalls and creation of litter abatement and graffiti abatement teams; consideration of placing the raising the Transient Occupancy Tax on the ballot for the next general election; referring to the Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission the design of the Hollister logo to incorporate the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride flag; working with San Benito County to coordinate on any Pride Month events; installation of electric vehicle charging systems throughout the City, including working with the Airport Advisory Commission for stations located at the airport; and raising the Christian Flag at City Hall on April 2. Additionally staff will provide updates on joining the First Five partnership committee; joining the San Benito County Economic Development Committee; and ADA accessibility for Summer Park Drive.
Police Chief Reynoso reported Captain Eric Olson completed his FBI training.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Updated City Council Projects
I. NEW BUSINESS
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No items.
J. MISCELLANEOUS
No items.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No items.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casey announced the Council would reconvene into closed session at 8:27 p.m.
The City Council reconvened into open session at 9:17 p.m.
City Manager Lerner reported there was nothing to report from closed session.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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