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 AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting
March 4, 2024
Special Meeting 6:00 PM
Regular 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
Persons who wish to address the City Council are asked to complete a speaker’s card and give it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Those who wish to address the City Council on an agenda item will be heard when the presiding officer calls for comments from the audience. City related items not on the agenda will be heard under the Public Input section of the agenda. Following recognition persons desiring to speak are requested to advance to the podium and state their name and address. 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. After hearing audience comments, the public portion of the meeting will be closed, and the matter brought to the City Council for discussion.
Requests to make presentations to the City Council should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least ten days before the City Council meeting. It is customary for City staff members to review such matters before the formal presentation so that the City Council may have the benefit of all available data. PowerPoint presentations must be presented to the City Clerk by noon on the day of the City Council meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: LLXP, Inc. v. City of Hollister, et al.,
San Benito County Superior Court Case No. CU-21-00119
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - ELYSSA HERNANDEZ (City Clerk)
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2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION - LINE STREET APARTMENT FIRE (City Manager)
3. PROCLAIMING MARCH 2024 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH (City Clerk)
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.
1. WARRANT REGISTER MARCH 4, 2024 (Finance)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Audit attached warrant register(s).
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify and approve the following Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessments funds dated:
• 2-14-2024, in the amount of $692,776.98
• 2-15-2024, in the amount of $458,288.78
• 2-15-2024, in the amount of $1,135,936.20
2. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FIFTH STREET FROM SAN BENITO STREET TO MONTEREY ST. (City Clerk) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will authorize the closure of a portion of Fifth Street from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 7, 2024, for the Our City Under God event.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Fifth Street from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 7, 2024, for the Our City Under God event.
3. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY OF THE CHRISTIAN FLAG
THE MONTH OF APRIL EACH YEAR AT CITY HALL TO REPRESENT THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (City Clerk)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: At the January 16, 2024 City Council meeting, Councilmember Perez requested to fly the Christian Flag at City Hall annually during the month of April. By Council consensus, staff was directed to place on the agenda a resolution approving the display of the Christian flag at City Hall annually during the month of April.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the annual display of the Christian flag at City Hall during the month of April.
4. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF A GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE AMOUNT OF $76,845.44 FOR OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (Police) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item will authorize the police department staff to apply for an Office of Traffic Safety Grant in the amount of $76,845.44. The grant will reimburse the police department for police officer overtime incurred while conducting extra traffic patrol, and DUI Checkpoints, and will pay for the purchase of specialized equipment.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution authorizing Hollister Police staff to apply for a grant in the amount of $76,845.44 from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for expenditure in fiscal year 2024-2025.
5. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER ACCEPTING A HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FOR
$35,000 TO PURCHASE BALLISTIC SHIELDS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution would accept a Homeland Security Grant for ballistic Shields for the police department for the amount of $35,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution accepting the Homeland Security Grant for the purchase of ballistic shields for the police department.
6. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM HOMELAND SECURITY FOR
UPGRADING DOOR ENTRY SECURITY AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,282 (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution would accept a Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $28,282 for a card access and security system at the police department.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution accepting the Homeland Security Grant for a card access security system at the police department.
7. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $54,000 AND
AMENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PECKHAM & MCKENNEY EXECUTIVE SEARCH TO CONDUCT
RECRUITMENTS FOR UP TO TWO POSITIONS (City Manager)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: City Council will consider a resolution to approve an appropriation in the amount of $54,000 and a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Peckham & McKenney Executive Search to conduct executive recruitment services for up to two executive recruitments.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation of $54,000 and an amendment to the professional services agreement with Peckham & McKenney Executive Search to conduct executive recruitment services for up to two executive recruitments.
8. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY OF THE ASPEN
PARK SUBDIVISION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 4 ANNEXATION NO. 54 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES) (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider including the Aspen Park Subdivision into Community Facilities District No. 4 (“CFD No. 4”) to fund public services necessary to maintain public infrastructure related to the project. Only property within the City boundaries may be added to CFD No. 4, and the Aspen Park Subdivision is within the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the proposed boundary of the Aspen Park Subdivision for the annexation of territory into CFD No. 4.
9. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY OF THE ASPEN
PARK SUBDIVISION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 ANNEXATION NO. 23 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider including the Aspen Park Subdivision into CFD No. 5 to fund Police and Fire Services related to the subdivision. Only properties within the City boundaries may be added to CFD No. 5, and the Aspen Park Subdivision is within the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the proposed boundary of the Aspen Park Subdivision for the annexation of territory into CFD No. 5.
10. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR COMPREHENSIVE BUILDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive professional building services.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive professional building services.
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11. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Hollister authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive planning professional services.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive planning professional services.
12. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING $20,000 TO THE SAN BENITO
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR A 12 MONTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD DIVERSE LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY (City Manager)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A resolution of the City Council of Hollister authorizing $20,000 to support the San Benito Leadership Institute’s efforts to develop a comprehensive leadership program designed to build diverse leaders in the community.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing $20,000 from the City’s general fund to support the San Benito Leadership Institute and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract agreement.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 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 (Development Services)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Appellant Opal Fuels has filed an appeal (Appeal 2023-2) of Planning Commission action opposing the Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit 2023-3 for the installation of a CNG fueling station for exclusive use by Star Concrete Vehicles operating on the adjacent facility (San Benito Rockery) at 151 Hillcrest Road.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing to consider Appeal 2023-2 and adopt a resolution upholding the Planning Commission decision to deny Conditional Use Permit 2023-3.
2. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING SECTION 02.04.050 OF CHAPTER 02.04 OF TITLE 2 OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE (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.
C. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING AND PROVIDE STAFF POSSIBLE DIRECTION (Recreation)
BRIEF SUMMARY: Staff will provide a presentation regarding options for an operating agreement for the Veterans' Memorial Building.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff regarding an operating agreement for the Veterans' Memorial Building, including whether to extend the current contract or authorize issuance of a request for proposals to operate the building.
2. INFORMATIONAL REPORT RELATED TO TRAFFIC STUDIES REQUESTED BY CITY COUNCIL (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This is an informational report to the City Council related to Traffic Studies and the associated cost.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the informational report and provide direction to staff.
3. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE CITY OF HOLLISTER 2023 GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Planning Division has provided the Annual 2023 General Plan Progress Report for its current 2005-2023 City of Hollister General Plan for City Council review and acceptance of the status of the City of Hollister General Plan and progress on its implementation.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution accepting the Annual General Plan Progress Report and direct staff to forward the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON INSTALLING DOG WASTE STATIONS IN
SUNNYSLOPE VILLAGE ALONG BEVERLY DRIVE AND PROVIDE STAFF POSSIBLE DIRECTION (Recreation)
BRIEF SUMMARY: The staff will provide a breakdown of costs associated with installing dog waste stations at Sunnyslope Village, including ongoing maintenance expenses.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff for installing dog waste stations along Beverly Drive in Sunnyslope Village, including ongoing maintenance expenses.
5. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING AGENDA REVIEW PROCESS (City Attorney)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: It was previously requested by a majority of council that an agenda item to discuss and consider Mayoral review of draft council meeting agendas be brought before council.
RECOMMENDATION: The city attorney’s office recommends that should council give direction to allow Mayoral review of draft agendas prior to submission to the public and the rest of council, that clear guidelines be provided to staff outlining the Mayoral authority with respect to moving items from one agenda to another, the scope and timing of an agenda item, etc.
D. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE HOLLISTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 (Housing)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Council will receive the annual report summarizing the financial condition of the City of Hollister Housing Successor Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (the “LMIHAF”) as required in Health and Safety Code §34176.1(f).
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the annual report on the LMIHAF and direct staff to post it on the City’s website.
E. 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
Receive informational reports from the members of the City Council.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORT
4. INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDA
ADJOURNMENT
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