CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting
August 7, 2023
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Casey called the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5:02 p.m.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda) There were no 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:
1. CONSULTATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Manager
2. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
3. 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: Un-represented employees in classifications designated as Executive Management
City Attorney Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session.
Councilmember Perez arrived at 5:08 p.m.
The closed session adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Burns led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Casey called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 6:30 p.m.
Attendee Name
Mia Casey
Title
Mayor
District 1
Status Arrived
Present
Rick Perez
Present
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Present
Dolores Morales
District 3
Present
Tim Burns
District 4
Present
Mary F. Lerner
City Attorney
Present
Jennifer Woodworth
City Clerk
Present
Carlos Reynoso
Police Chief
Present
David Mirrione
Acting City Manager
Present
Gordon Machado City Treasurer
Absent
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
City Clerk Woodworth reported the agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister special and regular meetings of August 7, 2023 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on August 4, 2023 at 1:31 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner reported in closed session, the City Council directed staff to return to Council at the August 21, 2023 Council meeting with a contract for consideration and approval to appoint David Mirrione as City Manager.
No other reportable action was taken in closed session.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION: WASTEWATER
SERVICES FOR GAVILAN COLLEGE'S SAN BENITO COUNTY CAMPUS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SUNNYSLOPE WATER DISTRICT
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff presentation. Deputy City Clerk Daisy Caceres provided simultaneous translation of the presentation to Spanish.
Councilmember Resendiz commented on campaign donations made to current Councilmembers and a potential conflict of interest.
Michelle Chester with the law firm Somach Simmons & Dunn, who is providing outside counsel to the City, stated her focus has been regarding Gavilan College and Sunnyslope Water District and stated the Council has a proactive duty to recuse themselves. Ms. Chester stated the requested service area is outside the Sunnyslope Water District boundary.
Councilmember Morales stated she does not have a conflict of interest under the Levin Act.
Mayor Casey stated she returned all donations from the Lee Family and has no conflict of interest.
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Ms. Chester provided information regarding the requirements for the Local Area Foundation Commission to approve services outside the City's sphere of influence and boundaries.
Councilmember Morales provided comments in Spanish.
Mayor Casey declared a recess at 7:23 p.m. and cleared the room due to disruptions by the audience. The Council reconvened at 7:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
City Attorney Mary Lerner reminded the public of the process for the meeting including for providing public comments.
Mayor Casey inquired regarding and received information regarding environmental review of the project
Mayor Casey opened public comment for this item at 7:38 p.m.
Bill Lee provided information regarding his project seeking to promote affordable and workforce housing and requested the Council include his project when providing direction to staff on the Gavilan College project. Mr. Lee stated he had received previous commitment from the City for his project.
Public comments closed at 7:42 p.m.
Councilmember Burns requested and received information from Fire Chief Bob Martin del Campo related ingress and egress requirements for developments.
Councilmember Burns stated his support for including the Lands of Lee in Option 2, as outlined by staff and supported standing by previous Council and City commitments.
Councilmember Resendiz spoke against providing sewer services to Gavilan College and other developments and supported installation of a septic tank at the site.
Additionally, Councilmember Resendiz expressed concern regarding the potential impact of additional sewer connections on older infrastructure in Hollister.
Mayor Casey inquired regarding the timeline for bringing an agreement to LAFCO for review.
Interim City Manager David Mirrione reported the agreement would require development and legal review before Council consideration.
Councilmember Burns requested inclusion of the Lands of Lee due to a previous will - serve letter provided by the City for the project.
By consensus, the City Council, with Councilmember Resendiz opposing, directed staff to execute agreement with Sunnyslope Water District to sell capacity at a per unit basis for Gavilan College, Fairview Corners, Cielo Vista, and Lands of Lee with the following conditions:
- Sunnyslope agrees to not prevent or oppose the City from applying to LAFCo for written approval of the contractual agreement for sewer services; and City Council Monday, August 7, 2023 Page 3 of 13
- Require Sunnyslope to indemnify the City from and against any liability or proceedings arising out of or resulting from LAFCo action or inaction taken in connection with the agreement; and
- Sunnyslope to work directly with Gavilan College, Fairview Corners, Cielo Vista, and Lands of Lee on project; and
- Gavilan College, Fairview Corners, Cielo Vista, and Lands of Lee will need to agree to a no -contest future annexation to receive City wastewater services.
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.
Councilmember Burns pulled Item A8 and A10 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey requested a correction to the minutes for June 20, 2023 related to public comments in support of a building moratorium for Hollister.
Mayor Casey stated Resolution 2023-144 should be corrected to reference an "unauthorized" discharge of process wastewater into the San Benito River instead of its current reference to an authorized discharge of process wastewater.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 10:15 p.m.
Elia Salinas inquired regarding the cost for drilling the well mentioned in Item Al2.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 10:16 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items A8 and A10, as amended. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rolan Resendiz
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Consent items are numbers: Al - Al5.
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 20, 2023 6:30 PM
2. City Council - Special Meeting - Jun 26, 2023 5:00 PM
3. WARRANT REGISTER -AUGUST 7, 2023 —AP
4. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - FILED BY AGNES MAIDEN
5. RATIFY NOMINATIONS TO FILL COMMISSION VACANCIES
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE CALLING FOR SEALED
BIDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
STORM WATER IMPROVEMENTS
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WALLACE GROUP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT - TO -EXCEED $378,767.00, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO DESIGN THE
BRIDGE ROAD OUTFALL PROJECT, PROVIDE GRANT SUPPORT FOR
THE BRIDGE ROAD OUTFALL PROJECT, AND REVIEW DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
8. Item A8 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE HOLLISTER FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A
CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THE SCOPE OF WORK AS IDENTIFIED
IN THE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT FOR
BOTH SAN JUAN CANYON RD AND CIENEGA RD
10. Item Al was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-149 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH THE
CHRISTMAS LIGHT GUY CO. FOR DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING
SERVICES
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER TO GRANT ACCESS TO 390 APOLLO WAY (APN 0511700080) TO SAN BENITO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT TO
DRILL AN EXPLORATORY WELL
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-151 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE
OF AN ALLOCATION OF FUND, AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT WITH
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR AN
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MATCHING GRANT
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-152 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER ACCEPTING THE AWARD OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S LOCAL AGENCY
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR $500,000; AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
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15. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-153 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE ITEMIZED REPORT OF THE
COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND DEBRIS ON DESIGNATED
PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND APPROVAL TO FILE
REPORT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR, COUNTY OF
SAN BENITO
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $456,160.00, FOR ADDITIONAL
SERVICES TO REVIEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND UPDATE PROJECT ESTIMATES FOR
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (ITEM A8)
Councilmember Burns requested additional information regarding the City's contracts with engineering consultants. Councilmember Burns expressed concern that the contract was being issued to Kimley-Horn without requesting additional proposals.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 10:18 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 10:18 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-146. Motion failed 1-4-0 (Councilmembers Perez, Morales, Burns and Mayor Casey dissenting).
RESULT:
Defeated [1 to 4]
MOTION:
Rolan Resendiz
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Resendiz
NOES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-148 2023-148: Professional Services Agreement Amendment Briggs Building Cleaning Services (ITEM A10)
Councilmember Burns supported use of local vendors to provide services to the City.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 10:22 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
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Mayor Casey closed public comment at 10:22 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-148. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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
No items.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
Terry Thompson, project manager for the Caltrans project at the intersection of Highways 25 and 156, provided an update on the project including a temporary traffic configuration.
Veronica Lezama, with the San Benito County Council of Governments, provided additional information regarding the Caltrans project at the intersection of Highways 25 and 156.
Elia Salinas spoke in support of the Hollister Fire Department and the need for additional staff for the Hollister Fire and Police Departments. Ms. Salinas expressed disappointment in the behavior at the Council meeting and encouraged the City Council to act in accordance with its ethics policy.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Manager Report
No reports.
2. Trainings and Conferences
Captain Rosie Betano reports two of her officers attended Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training and will be able to provide the training for Hollister staff.
Interim City Manager David Mirrione reported Development Services Director Christy Hopper recently completed the Professional Development Academy's High Performance Leadership Academy.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. ORDINANCE NO. 1237 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTION 17.24.240, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, AND
REPLACE WITH A NEW CHAPTER, CHAPTER 17.66, PLANNED
DEVELOPMENTS
Mayor Casey recommended continuing the public hearing to August 21, 2023.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez moved to continue the public hearing to the August 21, 2023. Motion carried 4-1-0. (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
Tabled [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-154 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 FOR DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (DWWTP) MEMBRANE 1310-
REACTORS UPGRADES AND $105,000 FOR A DWTTP CAPACITY
STUDY AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT MASTER PLAN
This item was considered by the City Council following the presentation regarding Gavilan College.
Public Works Director Via provided the staff presentation. Deputy Clerk Caceres provided simultaneous translation to Spanish.
Interim City Manager Mirrione provided information regarding previous environmental analysis of the project and through phase 2 of an expansion.
Councilmember Resendiz requested and received clarification regarding use of connection fees, service charges, collection charges and special sewer fees per Hollister Municipal Code section 13.04.330.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:27 p.m.
Shelley Geisler expressed concern regarding the amount of her current sewer bill and stated other nearby cities are lower. Ms. Geisler stated she does not want to pay more for nearby communities.
Myriam Castillo expressed concern regarding the amount of her current sewer bill and opposed additional sewer connections and traffic.
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Irene Gomez raised concerns regarding traffic in the area and smell associated with the wastewater treatment plant.
Mary Grimm raised concerns associated with increasing the sewage capacity for the wastewater treatment plant, requested a health and safety study, requested an environmental impact study, and requested associated studies be provided to the public in English and Spanish.
Martin Gonzalez inquired when the City joined the County since they have always been separate and stated people should visit the west side understand the smell there.
Maricruz Ordaz-Diaz stated during the summer the smell from the wastewater treatment plant is very bad on the west side of Hollister. Additionally, health problems may be caused throughout the City due to the smell.
Griselda Contreras expressed concern regarding the smell from the wastewater treatment plant on the west side and asked a health study be done to understand the impact of the smells there.
Delia Duran expressed concern regarding increased traffic in Hollister.
Carly Robles stated the Hollister Municipal Code 13.04.330 can be used to lower current sewer bills and should not be used for infrastructure for new developments.
Vicky Montoya offered to do a survey of the west side of Hollister to learn more about the plumbing there. Ms. Montoya stated the problems started many years ago and have grown.
Bella Rosales shared a letter compiled by neighborhood groups opposing expansion of the Hollister sewer system and stated the Council should represent the Hollister residents.
John Robles thanked Councilmember Resendiz for voting with his community and spoke against the developers who are not interested in the preservation of the community.
Sam Ramos spoke in support of the working residents of Hollister and in support of more low cost housing in Hollister.
Julio Rodriguez stated an environmental justice component should be studied as part of the expansion of the sewer plant.
Bill Hunter opposed further growth in Hollister.
Giselle Morris opposed the proposed expansion of the sewer system due to the negative impacts on the residents on the west side of Hollister.
Mary Hsia-Coron referenced a letter submitted to the City regarding the need for environmental analysis for expansion of the sewer treatment plant, stated the Council should work for the residents of Hollister, and opposed expansion of the sewer plant.
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Andy Hsia-Coron stated additional environmental analysis is needed before more sewer connections are allowed. Mr. Hsia-Coron spoke against the traffic in the area and additional growth in the region.
Maureen Nelson commented on the odorous compounds released by the water treatment plant stating it is an environmental injustice against the disadvantaged community on the west side of Hollister.
Mary Lopez stated low income housing is often established in less desirable areas where it would not be seen by visitors and established for people that would not complain about the area.
Leslie Jordan, Mayor of San Juan Bautista, thanked the Council for approving the connection between the City of Hollister and San Juan Bautista. Ms. Jordan reported on fees being paid by San Juan Bautista and its residents.
Priscilla de Anda supported using funds to pay down debt and lower sewage bills.
Elia Salinas spoke regarding misinformation shared with the community that has led to people opposing the item before Council to upgrade the water plant. Ms. Salinas stated the expansion is to serve residents within the City's sphere of influence.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:30 p.m.
Councilmember Burns expressed concern regarding the smell from the wastewater treatment plant.
Public Works Director provided information regarding the removal of bio-solids, which will address the smell experienced the previous year.
Councilmember Burns requested staff reach out to the Public Health Department to determine if anyone in the community has been ill due to the smell at the wastewater plant. Councilmember Burns suggested additional environmental analysis should be done since the previous environmental impact report is seventeen years old.
Councilmember Burns suggested creation of a program to reduce sewer fees for low-income residents.
Councilmember Resendiz supported completing proper studies prior to expansion of the sewer system.
Councilmember Perez supported past and planned maintenance to improve operations at the wastewater treatment plant.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023-154. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposing).
By consensus the Council approved the meeting continuing past 10:00 p.m.
The Council recessed at 10:02 p.m. and reconvened at 10:11 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-155 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER REPLACING THE TEMPORARY 150TH
ANNIVERSARY CITY LOGO WITH A NEW CITY LOGO
Interim City Manager Mirrione provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 10:39 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 10:39 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-155. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-156 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER 2023 GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENT Interim City Manager Mirrione provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 10:42 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 10:42 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-156 appointing Councilmember Morales to serve as the City Council Monday, August 7, 2023 Page 11 of 13
City's representative at the League of California Cities 2023 General Assembly.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rolan Resendiz
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. Reports from City Council Members regarding Committees on which they serve
Councilmember Resendiz reported his/her attendance at a meeting of the San Benito County Water District
Mayor Casey reported her attendance at a meeting of the animal control ad hoc committee and reported on a recent meeting she attended with Assemblymember Robert Rivas.
3. Informational Reports from City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Staff
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth reported on requests for proclamations for Jacob's Heart and Eden Housing, and by consensus the Council supported bringing the proclamations forward at a future Council meeting.
Councilmember Burns thanked former Planning Commissioner David Huboi for his service and requested a certificate of recognition and possibly a city -sponsored event to thank him for his service; requested certificates of recognition for longstanding Hollister businesses including San Benito Tire, A&W Root Beer, and Foster Freeze; thanked staff for repairing the water feature at Valley View Park; requested and received an update on a gunshot recognition camera system; requested a report regarding how Community Facility District (CFD) funds are spent after collected; requested a report on how taxes from Sunnyslope are spent including maintenance of sound walls; and requested downtown sidewalks be cleaned regularly and regularly maintained.
Councilmember Resendiz requested and received an update on Councilmember payments to the City regarding Council travel; requested and received an update on an investigation of Councilmember Perez; requested and received an update on payment of litigation fees involving Irma Gonzalez and Elia Salinas. Councilmember Resendiz supported the idea to recognize David Huboi for his service on Planning Commission.
Councilmember Perez requested an update on the tree replacement program; supported downtown sidewalk cleaning; and requested an update on efforts to address downtown blight.
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Councilmember Morales suggested creation of a formal internship program; expressed concerns regarding code enforcement related to business parklets and requested meeting with business community; requested and received an update on procurement policy; requested creation of an ad hoc committee to look at the Council Code of Conduct, including possible penalties, such as fines and potential prosecution; expressed concern regarding singling out of individual residents at Council meetings; and raised concerns regarding inappropriate comments and threatening actions from Councilmember Resendiz.
Mayor Casey requested staff return to Council with an ordinance to address downtown vacant buildings and commented on the lack of landscaping for the Sunnyslope neighborhood.
Councilmember Perez supported certificates of recognition for longtime Hollister businesses and suggested including McKinnon Lumber and the Country Rose Cafe.
By majority consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with information on the following items: downtown sidewalk cleaning; recognition for former Planning Commissioner David Huboi; certificates of recognition for longtime Hollister bussinesses; updates on how Community Facility District and Sunnyslope funds are spent; creation of a formal internship program; a meeting with the business community regarding parklets; and creation of an ad hoc community related to the Council code of conduct.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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 Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:14 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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