CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting
February 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the special and regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order on February, 20, 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
Absent
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Present
Dolores Morales
District 3
Present
Tim Burns
District 4
Absent
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 20, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on February 15, 2024 at 3:34 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.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:01 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:01 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 25,466 square foot public right-of-way located on McCray Street, south of Park Street and east of Prospect Avenue in Hollister, California Agency Negotiator: David Mirrione, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Toro Petroleum Under Negotiation: Price & Terms Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session. Motion carried 3-0-0 (Councilmembers Perez and Burns absent).
The special meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
The City Council convened the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
PUBLIC INPUT
No speakers present.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
SAN BENITO HEALTH FOUNDATION PROCLAMATION
Mayor Casey read and presented the proclamation to Victoria Montoya representing the San Benito Health Foundation.
PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 2024 AS BLACK HISTORY
MONTH
Mayor Casey read and presented the proclamation to Janessa Law and other representatives from the Proximity organization.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Resendiz pulled Item A7 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey pulled Item Al from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:37 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:37 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items A7 and A10. Motion carried 3-0-0 (Councilmembers Perez and Burns absent).
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rolan Resendiz
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez, Burns
1. City Council — Special and Regular Meeting - Feb 5, 2024 6:30 PM
2. WARRANT REGISTER-FEBRUARY 20,2024-AP
3. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - FILED BY JOSE CRUZ
4. APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CITY'S CANNABIS PROGRAM
5. 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
6. 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")
7. Item A7 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-16 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 JUNE 2024 PRIDE MONTH EVENTS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN BENITO COUNTY ESPERANZA
(HOPE) CENTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE THESE EVENTS
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR DISASTER
DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT
10. Item Al was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
ITEMS PULLS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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11.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") (Item A7)
Councilmember Resendiz opposed adoption of the ordinance and stated this will mean the current city manager's contract will not align with the Hollister Municipal Code.
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson stated the current city manager's contract will take precedence.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:40 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:40 p.m.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Mayor Casey seconded the motion to adopt ordinance 1246. Motion failed 2-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed; Councilmembers Perez and Burns absent).
RESULT:
Defeated [2 to 1]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Mia Casey
AYES:
Casey, Morales
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez, Burns
12. 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 (Item A10)
Mayor Casey expressed concern regarding the traffic impacts of the project.
Acting Development Services Director Eva Kelly reported there are mitigation measures related to traffic impacts that were adopted as part of the environmental impact report (EIR) for the project.
Mayor Casey requested staff provide the adopted EIR, mitigation measures, and addendum to the EIR to Council.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:49 p.m.
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There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:49 p.m.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-11. Motion carried 3-0-0 (Councilmembers Perez and Burns absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Rolan Resendiz
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez, Burns
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER DENYING APPEAL 2023-2 AND UPHOLDING
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-3 TO INSTALL A CNG FUELING FACILITY FOR EXCLUSIVE USE
BY STAR CONCRETE VEHICLES OPERATING ON THE ADJACENT
STAR BATCH PLANT AND MATERIAL SUPPLY FACILITY (SAN BENITO ROCKERY, LOCATED AT 151 HILLCREST ROAD), LOCATED NORTH OF GIBBS ROAD (APN 056-250-063) WITHIN THE M1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
ZONING DISTRICT
Senior Planner Magda Gonzalez reported the applicant was unable to attend the meeting and requested the item be continued to a future meeting date.
By consensus, the Council continued the public hearing to the regular City Council meeting on March 4, 2024.
RESULT: No Action Taken
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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2. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT
AS THE CERTIFYING OFFICER IN ORDER TO CERTIFY THE FINDING OF
NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI), SIGN ANY OTHER RELATED
DOCUMENTS, AND TRANSMIT THE FONSI TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT FOR THE EDEN HOUSING/MIMOSA
STREET INVESTORS, LP AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON LOT 100 IN THE WEST FAIRVIEW SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 057-860-046) Senior Planner Erica Fraser provided the staff report
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m
Weijia Song representing Eden Housing spoke is support of the proposed resolution and the affordable housing project.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-19. Motion carried 3-0-0 (Councilmembers Perez and Burns absent).
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Rolan Resendiz
AYES:
Casey, Resendiz, Morales
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Perez, Burns
C. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. INFORMATIONAL REPORT RELATED TO MEMORIAL DRIVE
PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK
Mayor Casey announced that this item had previously been heard by the City Council at the February 5, 2024 Council meeting.
2. INFORMATIONAL REPORT RELATED TO TRAFFIC STUDIES
REQUESTED BY CITY COUNCIL
Associate Engineer Cristian Builes provided the staff report Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:12 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
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Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:12 p.m.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to move forward with traffic studies for the following intersections and roadways in the City:
1. All -way stop control at Sunnyslope Rd. and Beverly Dr.
2. All -way stop control at San Benito St. and Hawkins St.
3. All -way stop control at South St. and Sally St.
4. All -way stop control at Jan Ave. and Spring Dr.
5. Traffic Calming Study on San Benito St. from Hawkins St. to Nash Rd.
3. 2024 MUNICIPALITIES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Assistant City Attorney Rob Lomeli provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:36 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:36 p.m.
4. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 QUARTER 2 (MID-
YEAR) BUDGET MONITORING
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided the staff report Councilmember Resendiz requested and received additional information regarding the amount of overtime utilized by the Fire Department.
Councilmember Resendiz suggested a future study of overtime use may be helpful to properly budget for overtime use and provide adequate staffing levels.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:16 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:16 p.m.
D. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Casey reported her attendance at a meeting of the Animal Control Services ad hoc committee and stated the committee recommends amending the SNIP Bus contract to include rabies vaccinations. Mayor Casey reported she met with San Juan Bautista Mayor Freels to select the alternate for LAFCO, and EJ Sabatillo will continue to serve.
Mayor Casey reported she attended a meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee where they discussed branding San Benito County as the "Home of the Pinnacles." Mayor Casey reported the Council of Governments hired new legal counsel of Sloan and Sakai, which are transportation specialists. Finally, Mayor Casey reported she City Council Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Page 7 of 8
attended the recent Regional Leadership Forum hosted by the California Association of Councils of Governments.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Resendiz requested a consultant be hired to research the use of overtime by the Fire Department. Councilmember Resendiz requested a certificate of recognition for Elyssa Hernandez, who recently played on E Salvador's national soccer team and
Mayor Casey requested a facilitated goal -setting workshop for the Council prior to budget development; requested a future agenda item to discuss creation of a parking and green space program for Hollister Downtown; requested staff bring the inclusionary housing ordinance back for Council consideration to include a 6% very low income, 5% low income, and 4% moderate income levels split and with options for alternative compliance.
City Manager David Mirrione confirmed council consensus on the following items:
certificate of recognition for Elyssa Hernandez; amending the SNIP Bus contract to include vaccinations, which would be funded by Councilmember Resendiz's discretionary funds; holding a facilitated goal -setting workshop for the Council prior to budget development; and a future Council agenda item related to Downtown parking and green spaces, including a Dunne Park Master Plan.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Mirrione reported he attended the CalCities City Manager's Conference and attended workshops related to economic development, resident engagement strategies, etc.
4. INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDA
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
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
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried 3-0-0 (Councilmembers Perez and Burns absent).
Res ectfully submitted,
ennifer odworth, MMC
City Clerk
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