MAYOR
Mia Casey
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rick Perez, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Tim Burns, District 4
CITY MANAGER
David Mirrione
CITY ATTORNEY
Mary F. Lerner
CITY CLERK
Jennifer Woodworth
POLICE CHIEF
Carlos Reynoso
CITY TREASURER
Gordon Machado
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting
October 2, 2023
Special Meeting 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting 6:30 PM
CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
375 FIFTH STREET
HOLLISTER, CA 95023
(831) 636-4300
www.hollister.ca.gov/
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CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda) Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: (Interim City Manager David Mirrione an d Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga)
Employee Organizations: Un-represented employees in classifications designated as Executive Management
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. Growing Hearts Presentation (City Manager)
A. CONSENT ITEMS
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All items listed under consent agenda will be enacted by one motion authorizing actions indicated for those items so designated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the City Council, a staff member, or a member of the public.
Consent items are numbers: A1 - A10.
1. WARRANT REGISTER - OCTOBER 2, 2023 – AP (Finance)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Audit attached warrant register(s)
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify and approve the following Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessments funds dated:
• 2023-07-28, in the amount of $ 1,559,256.75
• 2023-08-02, in the amount of $ 1,064,967.65
• 2023-08-03, in the amount of $ 672,558.67
• 2023-08-03, in the amount of $ 449,003.52
• 2023-08-10, in the amount of $ 1,303,291.63
• 2023-08-14, in the amount of $ 1,082,712.93
• 2023-08-16, in the amount of $ 678,191.86
• 2023-08-16, in the amount of $ 452,657.25
• 2023-08-23, in the amount of $ 89,949.04
• 2023-08-24, in the amount of $ 2,375,353.54
• 2023-08-29, in the amount of $ 1,288,021.94
• 2023-08-30, in the amount of $ 686,202.29
• 2023-08-30, in the amount of $ 399,350.76
• 2023-09-01, in the amount of $ 433,573.29
• 2023-09-06, in the amount of $ 280,737.28
• 2023-09-13, in the amount of $ 690,950.08
• 2023-09-13, in the amount of $ 464,642.20
2. ORDINANCE NO. 1239 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING SECTION 10.10.010- DEFINITIONS OF CHAPTER 10.10 OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND BOATS (City Clerk)
DESCRIPTION: On September 18, 2023, the City Council introduced Ordinance 1239 to amend Section 10.10.010 (“Definitions”) of Chapter 10.10 (“Recreational Vehicles and Boats”) of Title 10 (“Vehicles and Traffic”) of the City of Hollister Municipal Code, amending language to clarify definitions, eliminate conflicts, and enhance compliance with existing regulations.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance 1239 amending Section 10.10.010 (“Definitions”) of Chapter 10.10 (“Recreational Vehicles and Boats”) of Title 10 (“Vehicles and Traffic”) of the City of Hollister Municipal Code, amending language to clarify definitions, eliminate conflicts, and enhance compliance with existing
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regulations.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-182 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER PEREZ TO USE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO
PURCHASE CITY BRANDED ITEMS TO USE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND DURING CITY EVENTS (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A resolution of the City Council of Hollister authorizing Councilmember Perez to use City Council budgeted discretionary funds to purchase city branded items to give to community members and during City events.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing Councilmember Perez to use City Council budgeted discretionary funds to purchase city branded items to give community members and during City events.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-183 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER RESENDIZ TO USE $5,000 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR THE 2023 CELEBRATORY HOLIDAY DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOLLISTER DOWNTOWN
ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THESE EVENTS (City Manager) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A resolution of the City Council of Hollister authorizing Councilmember Resendez to use $5,000 of FY 23/24 City Council budgeted discretionary funds for the celebratory holiday of Dia de los Muertos events in partnership with the Hollister Downtown Association and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment between the City of Hollister and the Hollister Downtown Association to include these events.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing Councilmember Resendiz to use $5,000 of FY 23/24 City Council budgeted discretionary funds for the celebratory holiday of Dia de los Muertos events in partnership with the Hollister Downtown Association and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment between the City of Hollister and the Hollister Downtown Association to include these events.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-184 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY OF THE 400 SAN BENITO STREET PROJECT FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 4 ANNEXATION NO. 53 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES) (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider including the 400 San Benito Street Project into Community Facilities District No. 4 (“CFD No. 4”) to fund public services necessary to maintain public infrastructure related to the project.
Only property within the City boundaries may be added to CFD No. 4, and the 400 San Benito Street Project is within the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the proposed boundary of the 400 San Benito Street Project for the
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annexation of territory into CFD No. 4.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-185 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY OF THE 400 SAN BENITO STREET PROJECT FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 ANNEXATION NO. 22 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider including the 400 San Benito Street Project into CFD No. 5 to fund Police and Fire Services related to the subdivision. Only properties within the City boundaries may be added to CFD No. 5, and the 400 San Benito Street Project is within the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister approving the proposed boundary of the 400 San Benito Street Project for the annexation of territory into CFD No. 5.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-186 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST
FOR QUALIFICATION FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY (Development Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the release of a request for qualification for On-Call Environmental Consultant Services for development projects submitted to the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the release of a request for qualification for On-Call Environmental Consultant Services for development projects submitted to the city.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-187 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF
$50,000.00 FROM THE PARK DEDICATION FUND TO REPAIR AND
RESURFACE THE TENNIS AND PICKLE BALL COURTS AT DUNNE PARK
AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A FOUR YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (Recreation) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will approve a contract agreement with Bond Pavement Solutions for tennis and pickle ball court repairs and resurfacing at Dunne Park and delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a contract agreement with Bond Pavement Solutions for tennis and pickle ball court repairs, resurfacing at Dunne Park, and delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement.
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-188 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.,
("CONTRACTOR") IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR ON
CALL AIRPORT AND CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH A TERM AGREEMENT AMENDED TO END ON AUGUST 20, 2024 (City Manager) DESCRIPTION: Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., (“Contractor”) in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000, for additional On-call Airport and Civil Engineering Services with a term of Agreement amended to end on August 20, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., (“Contractor”) in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000 for additional On-call Airport and Civil Engineering Services with a term of Agreement amended to end on August 20, 2024.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-189 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING A RETAINER AGREEMENT
WITH ROE FRAZER OF FRAZER LAW, PLC, AND VENTURA LAW TO
REPRESENT THE CITY OF HOLLISTER IN POTENTIAL LITIGATION
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF POLYFLOUROALKYL SUBSTANCES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PFOA AND/OR PFOS, IN DRINKING WATER, WASTEWATER, AND SOIL IN THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY (City Attorney)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Approval of the retainer agreement will allow Frazer Law, PLC, and Ventura Law (the “Firms”) to represent the City in potential litigation regarding the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a retainer agreement with the Firms to represent the City regarding PFAS litigation.
B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
This is the time for anyone in the audience to speak on any item not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the council. Speaker cards are available in the lobby, and are to be completed and given to the City Clerk before speaking. When the City Clerk calls your name, please come to the podium, state your name and city for the record, and speak to the City Council. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are joining us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes with a maximum of 30 minutes per subject. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.
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D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Receive report from City Manager.
2. TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES
Receive reports from staff on Training and Conferences.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT WERE
PRODUCED FROM THE CITY'S 2020-CDBG-12015 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
(Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Per the requirements of the City of Hollister’s contract with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, the City Council of the City of Hollister is required to hold a public hearing to solicit citizen input regarding the outcome and accomplishments of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funding received under contract 2020-CDBG-12015.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the outcome and accomplishments of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funding received under City of Hollister’s contract 2020-CDBG-12015 with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, and authorize and direct the City Manager to sign the CBDG Combined Closeout Package.
F. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-190 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER'S RESPONSE TO THE 2022-23 SAN BENITO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item will approve the City of Hollister’s response to the 2022-2 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury Consolidated Final Report.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution responding to the 2022-23 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury Consolidated Final Report.
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: At recent public meetings, there has been a need for live simultaneous translation services to support participation by members of the public who are primarily Spanish speakers. The proposed policy would establish standards and procedures for providing language interpretation services for public
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meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction regarding language interpretation at public meetings.
2. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING COMMITTEES ON
WHICH THEY SERVE
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
3. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK AND STAFF
Receive informational reports from the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Chief of Police, City Clerk, and other Staff as applicable.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council requested a list of agenda items, work items, and updates requested by the City Council to staff to be created and placed on each agenda under Unfinished Business.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and hold a discussion, if desired.
I. NEW BUSINESS
None.
J. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
K. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 636-4300. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to attempt to make reasonable arrangements to ensu re accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II].
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2023
SUBMITTED: September 19, 2023
DEPARTMENT:
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
City Manager
David Mirrione, City Manager
TITLE OF ITEM: GROWING HEARTS PRESENTATION
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Growing Hearts Vista Park Hill
1 Packet Pg. 10
Growing Hearts
at Vista Park Hill
A Labor of Love
1.a
Packet Pg. 11
Career Training
Community Integration
1.a
Packet Pg. 12
August 2018 May 2022
1.a
Packet Pg. 13