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 REVISED AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting
February 5, 2024
Special Meeting 5:00 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/
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 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. CONSULTATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
2. CONSULTATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: (City Manager David Mirrione and Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga)
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA); and un-represented employees in classifications designated as Executive Management
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
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.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
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 - A12.
1. The minutes of the Special and Regular Meeting of City Council January 16, 2024
2. WARRANT REGISTER FEBRUARY 5, 2024 (Finance)
3. RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO FILL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION VACANCIES (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Airport Advisory Commission currently has vacancies for the seats appointed by District 1 and the Mayor. The City Council must ratify appointments to the commissions.
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify the appointment of Andres Rodriguez to fill the vacancy for the District 1 appointed seat and Shawn Herrera to fill the vacancy for the Mayoral appointed seat on the Airport Advisory Commission.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS TO ADD A SECTION FOR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY (Administrative Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Approval of this resolution would add a section entitled Special Assignment Pay to the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of City of
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Hollister approving the amendment to the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER RENEWING A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR
HOLLISTER HOLISTICS TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION
FACILITY AT 1802 SHELTON DRIVE (APN 051-120-0780) (Cannabis) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider a resolution for the renewal of a regulatory permit for Hollister Holistics to continue to operate a cannabis cultivation facility at 1802 Shelton Drive.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution for the renewal of a regulatory permit, enabling Hollister Holistics to maintain operations at a cannabis cultivation facility located at 1802 Shelton Drive throughout the 2024/2025 period.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER RENEWING A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR
FAULTLINE MANUFACTURING TO OPERATE A CANNABIS
MANUFACTURING FACILITY AT 1785 SAN FELIPE ROAD (APN 051-120- 0760) (Cannabis)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider a resolution for the renewal of a regulatory permit for Faultline Manufacturing to continue to operate a cannabis manufacturing facility at 1785 San Felipe Road.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution for the renewal of a regulatory permit for
Faultline Manufacturing, allowing the continuation of operations at their cannabis manufacturing facility located at 1785 San Felipe Road for 2024/2025.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
MELTON DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HOLLISTER PROP 68 DUNNE PARK CLUBHOUSE
RENOVATION PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE STATION #2 NEW PARK (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will approve a contract agreement with Melton Design Group for architectural and engineer services for the Fire Station #2 New Park and Dunne Park Clubhouse Renovation Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving a contract agreement with Melton Design Group for architectural and engineer services for the Fire Station #2 New Park and Dunne Park Clubhouse Renovation Project.
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER ACCEPTING THE AMENDED GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SMITH & ENRIGHT LANDSCAPING FOR PARKS,
LANDSCAPES, AND SOUND WALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Recreation) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Resolution will accept the amended general service agreement with Smith and Enright Landscaping, Inc. for parks, landscapes, basins, ponds, and sound wall maintenance services.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting the amended general services agreement with Smith and Enright Landscaping, Inc. for parks, landscapes, basins, ponds, and sound wall maintenance services.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER TO ACCEPT THE AMENDED GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH N. RAMIREZ LANDSCAPE AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
PARKS, LANDSCAPES AND SOUND WALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
(Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will accept the amended general service agreement with N. Ramirez Landscape and Construction for parks, landscapes, basins, ponds, and sound wall maintenance services.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting the amended general services agreement with N. Ramirez Landscape and Construction for parks, landscapes, basins, ponds, and sound wall maintenance services.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER TO ACCEPT THE AMENDED GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR
PARKS, LANDSCAPES, AND SOUND WALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
(Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will accept the amended general service agreement with BrightView Landscape Services for parks, landscapes, basins, ponds, and sound wall maintenance services.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting the amended general services agreement with BrightView Landscape Services for parks, landscapes, basins, ponds, and sound wall maintenance services.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT ALMOND AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS WITH DUKE REALTY HOLLISTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item will approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Project Almond, a conditionally approved commercial development consisting of a concrete tilt-up building for a proposed e- commerce fulfillment center and distribution facility. Additionally, this item
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will authorize the execution of said agreement with Duke Realty Hollister Limited Partnership for the project’s associated infrastructure improvement requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Project Almond and authorize the execution of the agreement for the project’s associated infrastructure improvement requirements with Duke Realty Hollister Limited Partnership.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER GRANTING ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING REDUCTION IN PERFORMANCE BOND FOR ROBERTS RANCH SUBDIVISION (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will grant acceptance of the public improvements installed as part of the Roberts Ranch subdivision and will approve the bond reduction for the subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution accepting the Public Improvements as constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, as well as approve the bond reduction for such improvements.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1244 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING CHAPTER 8.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE NON-
EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE TO COMPLY WITH SB1383 (Public Works)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Adoption of the proposed ordinance will update Title 8, Chapter 8.12, Sections 8.12.010 and 8.12.015 to comply with SB 1383 requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 8.12, Sections 8.12.010 and 8.12.015 of the Hollister Municipal Code to update the definitions and Franchises for solid waste collection to comply with SB 1383 requirements, waive the first reading, and hold a Public Hearing.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 1245 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
AMENDING THE CITY OF HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION
2.04.180 (“MANNER OF ADDRESSING CITY COUNCIL-TIME LIMIT”) OF CHAPTER 2.04 (“CITY COUNCIL”) OF TITLE 2 ("ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL") (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider approval of an amendment to Title 2 of the Hollister Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance to amend Section 2.04.180 (“Manner of Addressing City Council-Time Limit”) of Chapter 2.04 (“City Council”) of Title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”)
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of the Hollister Municipal Code.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 1246 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING CITY OF HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.090 (“REMOVAL OF OFFICE”) OF CHAPTER 2.08 (“CITY MANAGER”) OF TITLE 2 (“ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL”) (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider approval of an amendment to Title 2 of the Hollister Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance to amend Section 2.08.090 (“Removal of Office”) of Chapter 2.08 (“City Manager”) of Title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the Hollister Municipal Code.
C. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER NAMING A PARK BENCH AT THE JERRY GABE BARK PARK AS SANDY GABE DEDICATED 2024 (Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Staff request approval to name a park bench at the Jerry Gabe Bark Park as “Sandy Gabe Dedicated 2024.”
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to name a park bench at the Jerry Gabe Bark Park as "Sandy Gabe Dedicated 2024."
2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE DUNNE PARK TENNIS AND
PICKLEBALL COURTS AND PROVIDE STAFF POSSIBLE DIRECTION
(Recreation)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This is an informational report to the City Council related to the Dunne Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation and provide direction to staff.
3. INFORMATIONAL REPORT RELATED TO MEMORIAL DRIVE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This is an informational report to the City Council related to Memorial Drive Pedestrian Crosswalk.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the informational report and provide direction to staff.
4. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING COUNCIL MEETING START TIME (City Attorney)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A change to the City Council meeting start time will
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require an ordinance amendment and must comply with the Brown Act.
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether the City Council would like to change the City Council meeting start time and provide direction to staff.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR OUT OF
JURISDICTION SEWER SERVICE AND DIRECTING STAFF TO MAKE AN
APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
(LAFCO) FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE OF ITS
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES BUT WITHIN THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (OOJ 2022-1) (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution establishes that the City would provide sewer service to the property located at 930 Hillcrest Road, further identified as San Benito County Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 020-050- 013 located outside of the City of Hollister’s jurisdictional boundary, but within the Sphere of Influence upon the authorization of the Local Agency Formation Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving an agreement for out of jurisdiction
sewer services the property located at 930 Hillcrest Road (APN 020 -050- 013), and directing staff to apply to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for services.
6. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH SAN BENITO COUNTY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE PERMIT SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION AND DIVERSION OF SOLID WASTE (Public Works)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item, if approved, will establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hollister and the County of San Benito for the establishment of a permit system for non - exclusive franchise agreement for the collection and diversion of solid waste.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the MOU between the City of Hollister and the County of San Benito for the establishment of a permit system for non-exclusive franchise agreement for the collection and diversion of solid waste.
D. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. Committee Assignments
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
2. Council Reports
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Receive informational reports from the members of the City Council.
3. City Manager Report
4. Informational Memoranda
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.
ADJOURNMENT
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