CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting
April 3, 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 5:31 p.m. on April 3, 2023.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda)
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 5:31 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 5:31 p.m.
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
City Attorney Lerner read the closed session item titles.
1. 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: Interim City Manager David Mirrione Negotiating parties: Renee Kunz
2. 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 Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Perez absent).
The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Mia Casey on April 3, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Attendee Name
Mia Casey
Title
Mayor
District 1
Status Arrived
Present
Absent i
Rick Perez
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Present
Dolores Morales
District 3
Present
Tim Burns
District 4
Present
Present
Mary F. Lerner
City Attorney
Jennifer Woodworth
City Clerk
Present
Carlos Reynoso
Police Chief
Present
David Mirrione
Interim City Manager
Present
Absent
Gordon Machado City Treasurer
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
City Clerk Woodworth reported the agenda for the City of Hollister City Council special and regular meeting of April 3, 2023 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on March 30, 2023 at 3:55 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner reported no reportable action was taken in closed session.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring April as General Aviation Appreciation Month
2. Update from Gavilan College on their San Benito County Campus Dr. Pedro Avila, President of Gavilan College, and Damon Felice with Felice Consulting Services provided an update on the Gavilan College San Benito County campus including inviting the Council and Hollister community to attend a groundbreaking ceremony in June 2023. Mr. Avila provided information regarding potential use of a septic system and available connection to the sewer system, and Mr. Felice described and displayed renderings of the proposed buildings.
Councilmember Resendiz expressed concern regarding the potential connection of new homes near the San Benito County campus to the City's sewer system and stated his support for a septic system for the Gavilan College San Benito County campus.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
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All items listed under the consent agenda will be enacted in one motion authorizing the actions indicated for those items so designated.
City Clerk Woodworth reported the final version of the minutes were not included in the Council packet, and any typos will be corrected by staff following Council approval.
Councilmember Resendiz pulled Item A4 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:02 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:02 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for A4. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Perez absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez
Consent items are numbers: Al through A5.
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 20, 2023 6:30 PM
2. City Council - Special Meeting - Mar 27, 2023 4:00 PM
3. WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 3, 2023 — AP
4. Item A4 was moved to Items Pulled from the Agenda
5. 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
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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6. Resolution No. 2023-50 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the City of Hollister 2022 General Plan Progress Report. Exempt from CEQA per section 15306 Information Collection (Item A4)
Interim Planning Manager Eva Kelly described the purpose of the Annual Progress Report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:0 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:02 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve a resolution accepting the Annual General Plan Progress Report and direct staff to forward the report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Perez absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No items.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:05 p.m.
Robb Rodriguez Vista Park Hill Community Gardens expressed concern regarding the use of chemical pesticides in the community and at Vista Park Hill and stated the public should have been notified prior to the use of pesticides. Mr. Rodriguez requested the City create a formal process for notifying the public of chemical pesticide use and urged use of organic pesticides instead of chemical pesticides.
Monica Abonce with Integrated Waste Management invited the City Council and community to the upcoming Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2023.
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Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:10 p.m.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
2. Trainings and Conferences
Police Chief Carlos Reynoso reported officers attended critical incident training and traffic collision training.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2032 An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hollister amending section 1.18.060 of chapter 1.18 of the City of Hollister Municipal Code relating to Administrative Citation Hearing Requests
Rob Lomeli with the City Attorney's office provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7.15 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to introduce ordinance 2032 and schedule a second reading and adoption of the ordinance at the April 17, 2023 City Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Perez absent).
RESULT:
First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. Resolution No. 2023-51 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister Authorizing a Temporary Moratorium on Traffic Calming Measures
Interim City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
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Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:20 p.m.
Jose Martinez spoke regarding the traffic calming measures installed on Powell Street and stated they are working to reduce speeds on Powell, but traffic has increased on nearby streets.
Violeta Negrete spoke in support of the traffic calming measures stating they help reduce reckless and unsafe driving and raised concerns regarding unsafe driving in other areas of the City.
Miguel Solorzano expressed concern regarding speeding cars on West Street stating it is dangerous for pedestrians and those who live there.
Michael McAbee spoke in support of speed cushions installed on Prune Street stating they have helped reduce driving speeds.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Burns suggested enhanced police enforcement while traffic calming studies are being paused.
Councilmember Resendiz supported ongoing installation of traffic calming measures until a new policy is brought to Council for consideration.
Councilmember Morales highlighted numerous factors that should be considered as part of creation and implementation of a traffic calming policy, including prudent use of public funds, negative impact to property, and potential impact to emergency response times.
Mayor Casey supported creation of a formal policy for traffic calming measures instead of the informal process currently being used. Mayor Casey suggested a discussion of drag racing in the City should be considered separately from traffic calming measures for residential streets.
Councilmember Resendiz requested a roll call vote.
Councilmember Burns suggested pausing the larger traffic calming measure projects and continue installation of less expensive measures, such as speed cushion installation.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-51 authorizing a temporary moratorium on traffic calming measures and continue moving forward with less expensive traffic calming measures. Motion carried 3-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed; Councilmember Perez absent).
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RESULT:
Adopted as Amended [3 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez
2. Resolution No. 2023-52 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister adopting a Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement between the City of Hollister and San Juan Oaks Mutual Water Company Interim City Manager Mirrione withdrew the item.
RESULT: Withdrawn
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
3. Resolution No. 2023-53 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister amending the list of authorized Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions as included in the FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget.
Administrative Services Director provided the staff report reviewing the various proposed amendments.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:48 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:48 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-53 to approve the proposed amendments to the list of FY 2022-23 approved FTEs. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Perez absent).
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez
4. Resolution No. 2023-54 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister to adopt a policy regarding Council Proclamations & Certificates of Recognition
City Clerk Woodworth provided the staff presentation describing the proposed policy.
Councilmember Resendiz recommended staff use the guidelines to administratively review proclamation requests and bring them back to Council for presentation and recommended removing the requirement for Council consideration prior to presentation of the proclamation Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-54 approving the City Council policy entitled:
"Council Proclamations & Certificates of Recognition", as amended.
Councilmember Morales commented on the need for Council and members of the public to be able to object to a proclamation prior to Council presentation of the proclamation.
Councilmember Burns withdrew his second to the motion, and Councilmember Resendiz withdrew his motion.
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.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-54 approving the City Council policy entitled:
"Council Proclamations & Certificates of Recognition. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Perez absent).
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rolan Resendiz
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. Receive report on the City of Hollister 2040 General Plan Update and provide possible direction
Development Services Director Christy Hopper provided the staff presentation outlining the timeline for development and review of the General Plan Update, including upcoming opportunities for community input and Council consideration.
The Council requested and received information on the current membership of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and the proposed schedule.
Mayor Casey supported moving the General Plan Update forward and not returning to the GPAC for additional review. Mayor Casey supported disbanding the GPAC as their work appears to be complete.
Councilmember Resendiz supported appointing new members to the GPAC to fill the vacancies and convening the GPAC to review the proposed General Plan Update. Councilmember Resendiz requested the City's consultant provide a recommendation on whether to disband the GPAC and supported moving forward with the process as outlined by staff.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8.28 p.m.
Victor Gomez supported releasing the draft General Plan Update for discussion and spoke regarding the General Plan Amendment for his development project near Ladd Lane.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8.31 p.m.
Councilmember Burns supported moving forward with releasing the draft General Plan Update and revisiting the future of the GPAC, if needed.
Councilmember Resendiz supported allowing the current GPAC to move forward without filling vacancies on the GPAC.
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Councilmember Morales supported disbanding the GPAC to prevent further delays to the process, and if the GPAC is not disbanded, the vacancies should be filled prior to the GPAC meeting to review the draft General Plan Update.
By consensus the Council supported releasing the General Plan Update on April 4, 2023.
Interim City Manager Mirrione stated staff will contact the existing members of the GPAC to determine their willingness to continue to serve and will return with a subsequent Council item to discuss the future of the GPAC.
2. Legislative Update by the City Attorney
Rob Lomeli with the City Attorney's Office provided a presentation on new legislation affecting the City and its operations.
Councilmember Morales commented on the need for further analysis to determine the impact of the legislation on City operations and plans for implementation.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 9:07 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:07 p.m.
3. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
No reports.
4. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
Councilmember Burns requested a certificate of appreciation for Alliyah Gomez for her service on the Parks & Recreation Commission and a proclamation recognizing Cole Seymour and Eliana Salcedo for their folk wrestling recent wins. Councilmember Burns requested the City Attorney bring forward an item on the administrative hearing process and administrative hearing officer requirements. Councilmember Burns suggested creation of a quarterly employee recognition program, provided information regarding the Marty Richman scholarship fund, requested an update on how much councilmembers spent of their discretionary funds and suggested increasing the discretionary funds from $50,000 to $100,000.
Councilmember Burns requested a staff report regarding the concerns raised by Robb Rodriguez of pesticide use at the Vista Park Hill garden, requested a letter of opposition to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability City Council Monday, April 3, 2023 Page 10 of 12
Act initiative; and requested a comprehensive report of training and conferences attended by all departments.
Councilmember Resendiz commented on the lack of support for recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride month by the San Benito County Board of Supervisors; requested staff use funds from his discretionary budget to transcribe a LGBTQ+ manual for public officials that he provided and share the document with employees and other jurisdictions; reported he has the original LGBTQ+ flag flown at Hollister City Hall that can be displayed and thanked Tina Garza and the Parks & Recreation Department staff for their work to provide community events.
Councilmember Morales thanked staff for attending and their hard work, supported creation of an annual employee recognition event, supported creation of a policy on chemical pesticide use in parks by City staff, supported the City sending a letter to oppose the taxpayer protection and government accountability tax initiative, and requested a certificate of recognition for Sarah Nordwick with the San Benito County Food Bank for her work to support the victims of the recent floods.
Mayor Casey supported analysis of use of chemical pesticide by the City and stated her preference for use of organic pesticides instead; reported on a tour she took with Diane Ortiz with the Youth Alliance organization, reported she and City Attorney Lerner spoke with social studies classes at Maze Middle school, met with Daniel Ripke from CalState Monterey Bay to discuss potential partnership opportunities to support Hollister's economic development goals, and invited the community to attend a "Coffee with the Mayor" event on Saturday at the Fourth Street Eatery with Police Chief Reynoso. Mayor Casey requested staff draft an ordinance to address vacant commercial buildings to support Downtown beautification efforts and requested an update on open positions with the City stating the openings need to be posted on the City's website.
Interim City Manager confirmed Council consensus support for the requests for certificates of recognition and proclamation for Cole Seymour and Eliana Salcedo; analysis of employee recognition program options; bringing back information on the Council's discretionary budget and a policy on their use as part of the budget process; information on chemical pesticide use by the City and policy on use of chemical pesticides; drafting a letter of opposition re:
Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act initiative; and an ordinance regarding vacant commercial buildings.
City Clerk Woodworth requested and received consensus on bringing forward proclamations declaring a Water Awareness Month from the San Benito County Water District and declaring a Memorial Poppy Month and Memorial Poppy Day from the American Legion Auxiliary.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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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 Morales seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Perez absent).
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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