CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting
October 2, 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 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
Public Comment (limited to any item listed on the Closed Session agenda) No speakers present.
City Attorney Lerner read the closed session item titles.
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 and Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga)
Employee Organizations: Un-represented employees in classifications designated as Executive Management
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Council adjourned the special meeting at 6:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Burns led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Mia Casey on October, 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Attendee Name
Mia Casey
Title
Mayor
Status
Arrived
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
Present
Jennifer Woodworth
Carlos Reynoso
i City Clerk
Police Chief
Present
Present
David Mirrione
Gordon Machado
_ City Manager
City Treasurer
_ Present
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 October 2, 2023 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on September 28, 2023 at 5:29 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
1. GROWING HEARTS PRESENTATION
Rob Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Growing Hearts non-profit organization, provided a presentation on the organization's mission and work. Mr. Rodriguez supported dedicating the rest of the land at Vista Park Hill to open space.
Councilmember Morales left the dais at 6:44 p.m. and returned at 6:58 p.m.
Public comments opened at 7:14 p.m.
Robin Pollard supported the work of the Growing Hearts organization.
Adam Bell shared his positive experiences from visiting Vista Park Hill and the garden there.
Doni Bee praised Growing Hearts and their work at Vista Park Hill.
Councilmember Morales left the dais at 7:15 p.m.
Public comments closed at 7:19 p.m.
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.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:19 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:19 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Morales
Consent items are numbers: Al - Al0.
1. WARRANT REGISTER - OCTOBER 2, 2023 —AP
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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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
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
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 B. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No items.
C. PUBLIC INPUT
No speakers present.
D. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. CITY MANAGER REPORT
No reports.
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City Manager Mirrione reported he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento.
City Clerk Woodworth reported Deputy City Clerks Daisy Caceres and Angie Gonzales attended the Master Municipal Clerk Academy in Pomona.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2023-191 : 2020-CDBG-12015 Closeout Report Public Hearing City Engineer Glen March provided the staff report.
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The members of Council supported continued funding for the Meals on Wheels program and encouraged staff seek out other grant funding options.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Connie Padron with Jovenes de Antano described the services the organization provides to San Benito County residents and to help address food insecurity. Ms.
Padron requested additional City funding to help provide meals.
Beth Dodd provided additional information regarding future opportunities for CDBG funding, which will not be available until 2025.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Councilmember Morales returned to the dais at 7:37 p.m.
The members of Council supported City seeking additional funds to support the Meals on Wheels program.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-191. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:44 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:44 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-190. 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:
G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1. LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS
City Clerk Woodworth provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:03 p.m.
There were no speakers for the item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:03 p.m.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to move forward with an agreement to provide artificial intelligence interpretation services for future Council meetings.
RESULT: Consensus
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING COMMITTEES
ON WHICH THEY SERVE
Councilmember Morales and Mayor Casey reported their attendance at a meeting of the California Transportation Commission, which included tours and discussion of transportation needs in the County, which supports agriculture throughout the country and Canada.
Mayor Casey reported on the recent dedication of the Anthony DeSclafani Junior Giants Field.
Interim Parks & Recreation Director Tina Garza reported on the Junior Giants Field dedication event and presented proclamations received by the City from the California State Senate and Assembly.
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Councilmember Perez reported he attended the groundbreaking for the sewer connection for San Juan Bautista.
3. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER,
CITY ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK AND STAFF
Councilmember Burns requested certificates of recognition for Spudnuts Donuts, Colonial Cleaners, and Postal Graphics.
Councilmember Perez requested a certificate of recognition for Ken Lindsay for his support of Hollister businesses and for Bulldog Boxing.
Councilmember Morales requested staff return with a report regarding in -lieu fees for elections, a ballot measure to change the mayoral seat to a four-year term; an update on infrastructure projects in the City; requested staff follow up on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) fees; and requested a status report on vacant City positions.
Mayor Casey requested and received a brief update on slurry seal projects.
City Manager Mirrione confirmed Council consensus support for certificates of recognition for Spudnuts Donuts, Colonial Cleaners, Postal Graphics, Ken Lindsay, and Bulldog Boxing; report regarding in -lieu fees for elections, a ballot measure to change to a four-year term for the mayoral seat; and a status report on vacant positions.
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 Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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