CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special Meeting
June 26, 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 5:01 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
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:
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson read the titles for the closed session item.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Approved [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated
representatives: City Attorney Mary Lerner Employee Organizations:
Unrepresented employees in classifications designated as Executive Management
2. Consultation of Public Employment Government Code Section 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: Interim City Manager
CALL TO ORDER- 5:45 PM
The Special Meeting of the City Council was re -convened by Mayor Mia Casey on June 26, 2023 at 6.05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Mia Casey
Mayor
Present
Rick Perez
District 1
Present
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Present
Dolores Morales
District 3
Present
Tim Burns
District 4
Present
Mary F. Lerner
City Attorney
Absent
Jennifer Woodworth
City Clerk
Absent
Carlos Reynoso
Police Chief
Present
David Mirrione
Acting City Manager
Present
Gordon Machado
City Treasurer
Present
Jennifer Thompson City Attorney Present
Angie Gonzalez Deputy City Clerk Present
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
Deputy City Clerk Gonzalez reported that the agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister special meeting of June 26, 2023 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on June 23, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2 Is] 1103441Z+y*14I:QZaN4101:At6l1j1
None.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:06 p.m.
Adam Bell thanked the Council and expressed his joy for the support for Growing Hearts.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:09 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER WAIVING THE PRE -APPLICATION
DEVELOPMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,541.55 FOR GROWING
HEARTS GARDEN CENTER, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION,
PROPOSED FOR DEVELOPMENT AT 102,140 AND 190 SAN BENITO
STREET
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND THE
HOLLISTER MID -MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
B. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH THE SAN
BENITO HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
Interim City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:13 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:13 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to create the Ad Hoc Committee. Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
Approved [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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2. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT $3,267,899 IN FAA GRANT FUNDING FOR THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY 6 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Interim City Manager David Mirrione provided the report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:18 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:18 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt resolution 2023-140. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO GRANITEROCK FOR THE RUNWAY 6
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Interim City Manager David Mirrione provided the report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:21 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:21 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morale seconded the motion to adopt resolution 2023-141. 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:
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 GANN APPROPRIATION LIMITS
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided a report for items four and five.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey the closed public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt resolution 2023-142. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF HOLLISTER FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided the report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:53 p.m.
Aaron Johnston spoke to the importance of volunteering in community organizations.
He would like to see funds go to projects that will benefit the community.
Renee Wells thanked the council for the continued funding of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). She stated that EDC wants to continue working hard for the city and she would like to see the funding approved.
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Elia Salinas does not believe funds should go to an economic development position because the job is already being done by the EDC. She would like to see the hiring for the economic development position delayed until the EDC process is complete.
Stephen Wahlstrom spoke in support of the EDC.
Andrew Shelton thanked Councilmember Perez for reaching out to and checking in with small businesses. He spoke regarding the EDC and thanked the council for their support.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:04 p.m.
Councilmember Burns would like to see quarterly performance metrics for the EDC.
He is in support of funding both an in-house position and the EDC.
Council Member Resendiz stated that he is not in support of the EDC, he would like to see an in-house position funded.
Council Member Morales would like to see funding go to an internal economic development position as well as support for the EDC with a fee -for -service agreement.
Mayor Casey stated that she would like to see performance metrics from the EDC and that she is in support of both an internal economic development position and the EDC.
Council Member Perez acknowledged the importance of the EDC and stated that he would like to see performance measures.
Council gave consensus in support of an internal economic development position 5- 0-0.
Council gave consensus in support of EDC funding including the requirement of a fee -for -service agreement. 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed) Council gave consensus on not moving forward with the grant program, with direction to have businesses come to council on a case -by -case bases for review.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt resolution 2023-142. Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed) by roll call vote.
RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0 adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angie Gonzalez, CIVIC
Deputy City Clerk
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