CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of the Special and Regular Meeting
February 5, 2024
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the special and regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Mia Casey on February, 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Attendee Name
Title
Status Arrived
Mia Casey
Mayor
Present
Rick Perez
District 1
Present
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Late 6A0 PM
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 Jennifer Woodworth reported the agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister special and regular meeting of February 5, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on February 1, 2024 at 2:54 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 5.01 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 5:01 p.m.
City Attorney Lerner read the closed session item titles.
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
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
Councilmember Resendiz arrived at 5:03 p.m.
The closed session adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Mayor Casey convened the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister at 6:43 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
PUBLIC INPUT
Emmanuel Bueno thanked the City Council for their previous support of Bulldog Boxing.
Mr. Bueno invited requested the City provide support for the July 13 boxing show.
Celina Stotler invited the Council and public to attend an event on February 10 to provide litter pickup supplies to the community.
Susan Hilden requested additional support and funding for the SNIP Bus to provide rabies vaccination and spay and neuter services to feral cats in San Benito County.
Councilmember Resendiz left the meeting at 6A6 p.m.
Victor Gomez spoke on behalf of the San Benito Cannabis Alliance to advocate for a strong legal cannabis market and requested a partnership with the City.
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Natalie Day spoke regarding the number of feral cats in San Benito County and stated more support is needed to provide vaccinations and spay and neuter services to feral cats.
Stacie McGrady requested additional support and funding for the SNIP Bus to provide rabies vaccination and spay and neuter services to feral cats in San Benito County.
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 Perez pulled Item A3 from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Morales pulled Item A5 and A6 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:56 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:56 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items A3, A5, and A6. Motion carried 4-0- 0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Resendiz
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3. Item A3 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04 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
5. Item A5 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
6. Item A6 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-07 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
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08 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
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09 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
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
11. 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
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
12. RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO FILL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION VACANCIES (Item A3)
Councilmember Perez commented that it is good to have the vacancies filled on the Airport Advisory Commission.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the appointments to the Airport Advisory Commission.
Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Resendiz
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05 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) (Item A5) Councilmember Morales requested the City's cannabis ordinance be reviewed and potentially amended related to the process for renewing regulatory permits for cannabis facilities to allow the City Council to have more input on whether the permit is renewed.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-05. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Resendiz
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06 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) (Item A6)
Councilmember Morales requested the City's cannabis ordinance be reviewed and potentially amended related to the process for renewing regulatory permits for cannabis facilities to allow the City Council to have more input on whether the permit is renewed.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-06. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Resendiz
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 Director William Via provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz returned to the meeting at 7:02
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1244. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Councilmember Resendiz abstained).
RESULT:
First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
Resendiz
ABSENT:
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 Jennifer Woodworth provided the staff report.
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Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1245. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rolan Resendiz
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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 Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1246. Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
First Reading [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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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
Interim Parks & Recreation Manager Tina Garza provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:19 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:19 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-13. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE DUNNE PARK TENNIS AND
PICKLEBALL COURTS AND PROVIDE STAFF POSSIBLE DIRECTION
Interim Parks & Recreation Manager Tina Garza provided the staff report outlining three options for repaving and potential reconfiguration of the tennis courts.
Councilmember Resendiz requested and received an update on current and planned pickleball courts throughout the City.
Councilmember Burns requested and received clarification regarding the request for additional lighting at the Dunne Park courts.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:31 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:31 p.m.
Councilmember Burns supported Option 2 of converting one tennis court to four pickleball courts.
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Councilmember Perez supported Option 2 of converting one tennis court to four pickleball courts.
Councilmember Morales supported Option 1 of converting one tennis court to three pickleball courts to prevent further delay to repaving the courts.
Mayor Casey supported Option 2 of converting one tennis court to four pickleball courts.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to move forward with implementation of supported Option 2 to convert of the one tennis courts at Dunne Park to four pickleball courts.
3. INFORMATIONAL REPORT RELATED TO MEMORIAL DRIVE
PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report outlining three alternatives to address safety concerns for people crossing Memorial Drive near Sunnyslope Elementary School.
Councilmember Burns suggested reaching out to Sunnyslope Elementary School to get their input on and potential impact of the various options to their students and families.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:56 p.m.
Michael Castro supported installation of a mid -block crosswalk on Memorial Drive.
Clinton requested the City take prompt action to help protect those crossing Memorial Drive.
Joe Rivas, principal at Sunnyslope Elementary School, supported installation of a mid -block crosswalk on Memorial Drive.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:03 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz supported Alternative 1, which includes additional measures to slow traffic.
Councilmember Burns supported implementation of Alternative 1 or 3 and suggested temporary installation of speed humps on Memorial Drive prior to implementation of either alternative. Councilmember Burns supported additional law enforcement presence in the area to reduce speeding and suggested potential future action to implement bike lanes if Alternative 3 is implemented.
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Councilmember Morales supported Alternative 3 and suggested a community meeting with families from the school to hear their input prior to implementing any other options.
Mayor Casey supported Alternative 3 to improve safety more quickly.
Councilmember Resendiz supported installation of speed cushions until Alternative 1 is implemented.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to move forward with Alternative 3.
The Council directed staff to install temporary speed cushions from Sunnyslope to Hillcrest, which will be replaced by speed tables once available. Prior to implementation of any additional traffic calming measures, staff shall meet with the community to gather input on the various options and long-term solutions. Additionally, staff shall conduct public outreach to keep the community updated on the project.
The Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:07 p.m. with all members of Council present.
4. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING COUNCIL MEETING
START TIME
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 9.10 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:10 p.m.
Councilmember Burns suggested the Council regular meetings be held more frequently than the first and third Mondays of the month.
Councilmember Perez and Councilmember Morales supported starting the regular City Council meetings at 9:00 a.m.
Mayor Casey supported adjusting the City Council regular meeting schedule, including an earlier start time, more frequent meetings, ending meetings at 10:00 p.m., etc.
Councilmember Resendiz expressed concern the public may not be able to participate at a 9:00 a.m. meeting.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance to move the City Council regular meeting to 4:00 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month with the meetings going no later than 10:00 p.m.
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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)
Senior Planner Ambur Cameron provided the staff report.
Councilmember Burns requested and received information regarding potential annexation of the property into City boundaries.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 9:46 p.m.
Karson Klauer supported adoption of Resolution 2024-14.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:48 p.m.
Councilmember Burns supported annexation of the County island when staff has time.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-14. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-15 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
Item C6 was heard prior to Item C1.
Celina Stotler, Rose Radford with R3 Consulting, and Kathryn Ramirez with San Benito County provided a report outlining the proposed non-exclusive franchise agreement among the City of Hollister, City of San Juan Bautista, and San Benito County.
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Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:17 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:17 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-15. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
D. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. Committee Assignments
Councilmember Morales reported her attendance at a meeting of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) which created a committee to work with vulnerable populations.
Mayor Casey reported on the Council of Governments workshop regarding Highway 25 and future projects.
2. Council Reports
Councilmember Resendiz thanked Public Works Department staff for their work during the recent storms.
Councilmember Burns requested an update on options to address speeding on San Benito Street after South Street; requested staff look into reports of mailboxes being broken into near Beverly Street; requested information regarding options for people to donate funds to support the City's Animal Control Services Division including creation of a non-profit; commented on the decision by the San Benito County Planning Commission related to potential expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill; requested additional information regarding the needs of Bulldog Boxing; requested an update on the City's current contract with the SNIP Bus; and suggested creation of a Council ad hoc committee related to cannabis and recommended that he and Councilmember Morales serve on the ad hoc committee.
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Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) and Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD).
Councilmember Morales reported her attendance at the Proximity event hosted by the Elks Lodge, which sought to celebrate and build ties with the City's Black community, stated the next event is in February 2025, and suggested the City provide support to the event; reported her attendance at Hollister High School's recent robotics event; attended the swearing in ceremony for Free Masons San Benito Lodge 211, which supports service in the community; requested a proclamation honoring Black History Month; requested the Government Alliance on Race and Equity be incorporated in San Benito Leadership Program; and requested recognition for the community volunteers who helped after Line Street Fire.
Mayor Casey reported her attendance at the Indigenous Voices event at the Epicenter, the swearing in ceremony for Free Masons San Benito Lodge 211, Hollister High School's Technology Day, and the Proximity event hosted by the Elks Lodge. Mayor Casey reported she met with Speaker Robert Rivas to discuss RHNA numbers. Mayor Casey requested a proclamation for San Benito Health Foundation's Give a Kid a Smile Event; supported the request to better understand how the City can support Bulldog Boxing; requested more info on the SNIP Bus contract; supported creation of a cannabis ad hoc committee; and approved requested changes to the Committee assignments for Councilmembers Perez and Morales.
City Manager David Mirrione provided an update on the City's recently expired contract with SNIP Bus, including previously negotiated terms and conditions.
3. City Manager Report
No reports.
4. Informational Memoranda
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10.15 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jennifer`Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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