CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting
January 16, 2024
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the special and regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister on January, 16, 2024 at 6:01 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
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
Present
Jennifer Woodworth
City Clerk
Present
Carlos Reynoso
Police Chief
Present
David Mirrione
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 meeting of January 16, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on January 12, 2024 at 4:08 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson read the closed session item titles.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE 1 CASE
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LIABILITY CLAIMS
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.95 Claimants: Marco Rendon and Alma Vasquez
Agency Claimed Against: City of Hollister
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:04 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:04 p.m.
Councilmember Burns 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: Tim Burns
SECOND: Dolores Morales
AYES: Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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3. WARRANT REGISTER - JANUARY 16, 2023 AP
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF
HOLLISTER AND AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF WATER IMPACT FEES IN
THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA PROJECT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1242: Council Code of Conduct Ordinance Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz requested and received clarification regarding the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Rebecca Villegas commented on the ordinance provision that would fine members of the Council for speaking out.
Martha Garcia stated residents of District 2 do not agree with the proposed ordinance.
Elia Salinas supported adoption of the proposed ordinance.
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Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz spoke against adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance 1242. Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING LANDFILL EXPANSION Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:27 p.m.
Manny opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Maureen Nelson opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Shelley Geisler opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Fallon Greig opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Bella Rosales opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Jessica Wohlander with Green Foothills opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Barry Katz opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Julio Rodriguez opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Rudy Picha opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Elvia Skow opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Elia Salinas supported expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
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Barbara opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Joseph Howard opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Robert Harmssen opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill and suggested an advisory ballot measure on the topic.
Valerie Harmssen opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Bridgette Baumann -Thorp opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:11 p.m
Councilmember Resendiz stated he has not had any conversations with Waste Management or any others that would financially benefit from expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill. Councilmember Resendiz suggested holding a countywide advisory vote on expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill and requested the City Council contact the San Benito County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to encourage them to oppose expansion of the John Smith Landfill.
Councilmember Burns opposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill.
Councilmember Perez opposed the proposed truck haul route for the John Smith Road Landfill and supported an advisory ballot measure.
Councilmember Morales requested the City Attorney seek out options for the City to no longer own a portion of the John Smith Road Landfill to reduce the City's liability.
Mayor Casey expressed concern regarding the proposed haul route for the John Smith Road Landfill. Mayor Casey opposed the proposed large expansion of the landfill supported consideration of a more moderate expansion by San Benito County.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to draft a letter to the San Benito County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors opposing the proposed haul truck route through the City, encouraging the County to consider more moderate expansion proposals and/or encouraging the County to bring the item to the voters in a countywide advisory vote. Additionally, the City Council requested staff return at a future Council meeting with additional information regarding the Class 1 landfill site, including potential sale of the property.
The Council recessed at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:47 p.m. with all members of Council present.
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2. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WALLACE GROUP AND FOR
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:52 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:52 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt 2024-02 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. PRESENTATION ON SAN BENITO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM Alexis Winder and Brenda Weatherly with the San Benito Leadership Institute provided a presentation describing the proposed San Benito Leadership Institute program designed to build diverse leaders in the community.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 9:06 p.m.
Elia Salinas supported the creation of the San Benito Leadership Institute and supported City funding for the program.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:09 p.m.
Councilmember Morales suggested sending leadership staff to American Leadership Foundation training and suggested sending members of staff to the San Benito Leadership Institute rather than providing seed money for the program.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to return with an agenda item to allocate $20,000 for the City's general fund to support the San Benito Leadership Institute.
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4. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
DEFERRED PAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH DEL CURTO BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AS NEGOTIATED BY THE CITY
MANAGER
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 9:29 p.m.
Elia Salinas supported adoption of Resolution 2024-03.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:32 p.m.
Councilmember Morales moved, and
motion to adopt Resolution 2024-03.
Resendiz opposed).
Councilmember Perez seconded the
Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember
RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
D. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. Committee Assignments
Mayor Casey reported her attendance at a meeting of the Council of Governments where it discussed hiring outside counsel for the body. Mayor Casey reported the animal ad hoc committee and Community Center Collaboratory met.
2. Council Reports
Councilmember Resendiz reported on the successful Los Posadas event.
Councilmember Resendiz requested the Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Frank Valenzuela and suggested naming a park for him in the future.
Councilmember Burns supported the request to adjourn in memory of Mr. Valenzuela and naming a future City building or park for him. Councilmember Burns requested an update on the process to convert the tennis court at Dunne Park to pickleball courts and an update regarding the request for more lighting there.
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building. Councilmember Perez requested the raising of the Christian flag be brought back to Council to be approved as an annual event.
Councilmember Morales reported on the successful Youth Alliance event with Congressman Zoe Lofgren and NASA to host Colonel Nicole Mann. Councilmember Morales thanked staff, first responders, community organizations, residents, etc. for their support for the victims of the recent fire at a downtown apartment building.
Councilmember Morales requested a future agenda item to review the City's policy on required training for Council and travel when attending regional meetings where they are the City's appointed representative.
Mayor Casey thanked staff, first responders, community organizations, residents, etc. for their support for the victims of the recent fire at a downtown apartment building.
Mayor Casey requested an update on the proposed vacant building ordinance and her request to review the draft agenda prior to publication.
3. City Manager Report
City Manager David Mirrione confirmed Council consensus for bringing forward the following items: naming a future City facility, park, street, etc. for Frank Valenzuela; update on the request for additional pickleball courts and lighting at Dunne Park; a future agenda item approving raising the Christian flag for the month of April each year; review of Council training and travel policy and related budget; an update on vacant building ordinance; and review of the draft Council agenda prior to publication.
4. Informational Memoranda
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council observed a moment of silence in memory of Frank Valenzuela.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:59 p.m. in memory of Frank Valenzuela. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
J(enifer , oodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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