CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Joint Meeting of the Hollister City Council and the Successor Agency to the Hollister Redevelopment Agency
March 4, 2024
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the special and regular joint meeting of the Hollister City Council and the Successor Agency to the Hollister Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
Mia Casey
Rick Perez
Title
Status Arrived
Present
Present
Present
Mayor
District 1
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Dolores Morales
District 3
Present
Tim Burns
District 4
Present
Mary F. Lerner
City Atto ney
Present
Jennifer Woodworth
City Clerk
Present
Carlos Reynoso
Police Chief
Present
David Mirrione
Gordon Machado
City Manager
Present
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 joint meeting of the Hollister City Council and the Successor Agency to the Hollister Redevelopment Agency of March 4, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on February 28, 2024 at 5:09 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
City Attorney Lerner read the closed session item titles.
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
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.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session.
The special meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - ELYSSA HERNANDEZ
Councilmember Resendiz presented a Certificate of Recognition to Elyssa Hernandez on being selected to play on El Salvador Women's U-17National Football Team in the prominent CONCACAF tournament.
2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION - LINE STREET
APARTMENT FIRE
Mayor Casey read and presented the Certificates of Appreciation to those who provided support following the Line Street Apartment Fire.
3. PROCLAIMING MARCH 2O24 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
Mayor Casey read and presented a proclamation to American Red Cross honoring March as American Red Cross Month.
PUBLIC INPUT
Ruth Erickson expressed concern regarding recent news that AT&T is planning to discontinue land lines for telephones. Ms. Erickson invited the Council to attend a luncheon and silent auction on March 24, 2024 for the Friends of the San Benito County Free Library and thanked the Council for approving a new airport sign.
Flora Koch thanked the Hollister community and City for their support following the Line Street Apartment Fire.
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 Resendiz pulled Item A7 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:47 p.m.
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There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:47 p.m.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for A7. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
1. City Council - Special Meeting - Feb 12, 2024 6:30 PM
2. City Council -Special and Regular Meeting - Feb 20, 2024 6:30 PM
3. WARRANT REGISTER MARCH 4, 2024
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20 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.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21 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
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22 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
7. Item A7 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24 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
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25 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
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26 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)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27 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)
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-28 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
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29 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
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30 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
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23 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 (Item A7)
Councilmember Burns requested semiannual check -ins to receive a progress report on the program.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:47 p.m.
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B
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:47 p.m.
Councilmember Morales suggested including information regarding race and equity as part of the Institute curriculum.
Councilmember Morales moved, and
motion to adopt Resolution 2024-23.
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:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31 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 provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz requested additional information regarding why the February 20, 2024 public hearing was continued.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Victor Gomez reported Opal Fuels was not available to attend the public hearing on February 20, 2024. Mr. Gomez provided background information regarding the pending application and potential impact of not allowing the applicant to use the easement on the adjacent parcel. A future General Plan amendment could be requested to address the change in zoning code since the initial application. Mr. Gomez stated the CNG facility would not be utilized independent of the operation of the San Benito Rockery.
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Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz requested clarification related to the zoning for the site.
Acting Development Services Director Eva Kelly provided additional information regarding the current zoning designation of the site and current non -conforming use of the site.
Councilmember Resendiz moved to adopt Resolution 2024-31. Motion failed for lack of a second.
RESULT: Died Due to Lack of Second
MOTION: Resendiz
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to uphold the appeal of the Planning Commission decision and directed staff to work with applicant to resolve issues to allow the application to move forward. Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
Approved [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. ORDINANCE NO. 1247: Council Meeting Start Time
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Councilmember Morales suggested holding the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. because Monday meetings often need to be moved due to various holidays.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
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Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz opposed moving the time of the regular City Council meetings and suggested the Council submit their questions to staff ahead of the meeting to help shorten the Council meetings.
Mayor Casey supported moving the meetings to Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz stated he has a conflict on Tuesday evenings.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1247 with the change to move the regular City Council meetings to the first and third Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried 4- 1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
First Reading [4 to 11
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
C. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE CITY OF HOLLISTER 2023
GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
Acting Development Services Director Eva Kelly provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:41 p.m.
Jeffrey Small representing the San Benito High School District thanked the Council for supporting a second high school in the City.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:42 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-32. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON INSTALLING DOG WASTE STATIONS IN
SUNNYSLOPE VILLAGE ALONG BEVERLY DRIVE AND PROVIDE STAFF
POSSIBLE DIRECTION
Interim Parks & Recreation Director Tina Garza provided the staff report including the proposed locations of the stations and ongoing maintenance costs.
Councilmember Burns suggested installation of stations on Fairview, Hillcrest, and Sunnyslope roads.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:51 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:51 p.m.
Councilmember Burns proposed use of his discretionary funds to install the dog waste stations and monitor the receptacles to better understand the level of ongoing maintenance required.
Councilmember Perez and Morales suggested additional stations may be needed throughout the City.
Councilmember Morales left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to return with an agenda item to allocate Councilmember Burns's discretionary funds to install six dog waste stations along Beverly Drive as a pilot project with staff returning in a year with data.
3. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING AGENDA REVIEW
PROCESS
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
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Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:04 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:04 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz opposed the change due to concerns that only the Mayor would be reviewing prior to publication of the agenda.
Councilmember Burns supported another reviewer for the agenda prior to publication.
Mayor Casey stated the Mayor would not have authority to add or change agenda items.
Due to a lack of consensus, the Council took no action.
D. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING 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 Program Manager Jamila Saqaa provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:10 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:10 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to accept the annual report. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
E. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Casey reported her attendance at the following meetings; Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital ad hoc committee; Council of Governments strategic planning session; the Economic Development ad hoc committee meeting to discuss parklets in the City; and a meeting of the Community Center Collaboratory to discuss the proposed community center in the City. Mayor Casey also reported her attendance at the ribbon cutting for the new kitchen at the Family Resiliency Center and the ribbon cutting for the new Jamba Juice store.
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2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Resendiz requested a future agenda item regarding discontinuance of AT&T land lines and requested staff look into maintenance for bumpers on Sally Street and Central Avenue. Councilmember Resendiz thanked Public Works Department staff for their work during recent storms.
Councilmember Burns supported the City sending a letter opposing discontinuance of AT&T land lines and requested clarity regarding whether will hold a motorcycle rally this year.
Councilmember Perez announced March is Women's History Month, and March 8 is International Women's Day and requested a proclamation for both. Councilmember Perez requested use of $8,500 from his discretionary funds to support participants at Bulldog Boxing attending a tournament. Councilmember Perez requested a process be created for non -profits to request funds as part of the annual budget process.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to send a letter opposing discontinuance of AT&T land lines; allocated $8,500 from Councilmember Perez's discretionary funds to Bulldog Boxing; requested staff include a Council proclamation recognizing Women's History Month and International Women's Day on the next Council agenda.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth stated the American Legion Auxiliary has requested a proclamation for National Poppy Month in May. By Council consensus, staff was directed to place the requested proclamation on a future City Council agenda.
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 Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Morales absent).
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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