CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special Meeting
June 12, 2023
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 PM
Mayor Casey called the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5.00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT (LIMITED TO ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA)
No public comments.
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 for the closed session items.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion o adjourn to closed session. Motion carried 5-0-0.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: (Interim City Manager David Mirrione and Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga)
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union, Local 521; 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 The special meeting adjourned at 5.23 p.m
CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 PM
Mayor Casey called the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Burns led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Mia Casey on June, 12, 2023 at 5.00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Attendee Name
Mia Casey
Rick Perez
Title
Status Arrived
Present
Present
Mayor
District 1
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Present i
Dolores Morales
District 3
Present
Present
Present
Tim Burns
District 4
Mary F. Lerner
City Attorney
Jennifer Woodworth
City Clerk
Present
Present
Carlos Re noso
Police Chief
David Mirrione
Interim City Manager
I Present
Gordon Machado
City Treasurer
I Present
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
City Clerk Woodworth reported the agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister special meeting of June 12, 2023 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on June 9, 2023 at 3.40 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lerner reported no reportable action was taken in closed session.
A. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. The City Council will review a draft of the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Interim City Manager David Mirrione reviewed the budget process, provided an overview of the current economic outlook, and reviewed City goals and priorities, including customer service, short- and long-term obligations, and fund balance stability.
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided an overview of the City's budget development, including projected revenues and expenditures, proposed staffing, and an overview of the general fund operating budget.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing on the budget.
Councilmember Burns expressed concern regarding the use of contractor services and supported use of city staff members to fulfill service needs, where possible.
The department directors presented an overview of their department functions, Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 accomplishments, and FY 2023-24 department priorities.
Councilmember Burns suggested creation of an Economic Development Manager position on City staff and provided comments regarding potential funding for community organizations.
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Councilmember Perez supported funding for the Jovenes de Antano and REACH San Benito County organizations.
Councilmember Morales stated the funding should be limited to a year due to economic uncertainty and requested a written memorandum of understanding with any community organizations receiving City funding.
By consensus, the Council supported $100,000 in funding for the Hollister Downtown Association for a one-year contract and directed the Interim City Manager to return with information regarding potential costs of creating an Economic Development Manager staff position and a one-year $100,000 contract for the Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County to include quarterly updates from the organization.
By consensus, the Council supported raising the of travel and training budget for each member of the City Council to $5,000 per fiscal year and to keep the Council discretionary funds at $50,000 per fiscal year.
Councilmember Burns suggested moving the Cannabis Affairs Manager position to the Police Department.
The City Council recessed at 8:33 p.m. and reconvened at 8:48 p.m. with Councilmembers Perez, Morales, and Burns and Mayor Casey present.
Councilmember Perez supported research into other options for shade structures at the various City parks that provide longer shade times for visitors.
Councilmember Burns supported including funds in the budget for sidewalk repairs and allowing the Council to provide input into the location of needed repairs.
By consensus, the Council requested an appropriation of $500,000 be included in the FY2023-24 for sidewalk repairs.
There were no public comments for the public hearing.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 10:17 p.m.
Mr. Estorga reported staff will present the final budget to the City Council on June 26, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10.20 p.m. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent.)
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Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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