CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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 18, 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
Title
Mayor
District 1
Status
Arrived
Mia Casey
Present
Rick Perez
Present
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Present
Dolores Morales
District 3
Remote
Tim Burns
District 4
Present
Mary F. Lerner
City Attorney
Present
Jennifer Woodworth
City Clerk
Present
Carlos Re noso
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 and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Hollister special and regular meetings of March 18, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on March 15, 2024 at 3:36 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
A. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
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
2. 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
City Attorney Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:04 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:04 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session. Motion carried 5-0-0 via roll call vote.
The special meeting ended at 6:34 p.m.
The City Council reconvened the regular meeting at 6:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Burns led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. PROCLAIMING MARCH 2O24 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
This item was continued to the April 4, 2024 City Council meeting.
2. RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY This item was continued to the April 4, 2024 City Council meeting.
3. RECOGNIZING THE HOLLISTER HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM #6884
DEEP SPACE
Mayor Casey read and presented the proclamation to the Hollister High School Robotics Team.
iMU0*14kikr_ I[@]kil WaLTA_1:1911,91•V/ki11Z62TiTl11111111: ��l�j�•'iL'%1 Marcos Villalpando provided a presentation to the City Council regarding his proposed Boy Scout Eagle project at Vista Park Hill.
Councilmember Burns supported use of City funds to fund the project and suggested installation of a plaque at the site to recognize the work once completed.
PUBLIC INPUT
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Danny Barrera shared information regarding Jovenes De Antano and the services they provide to the community. Mr. Barrera requested the City partner with Jovenes to provide $3,000-$5,000 in funding to implement a targeted marketing initiative.
Rob Bernosky thanked Police Chief Reynoso for responding quickly and appropriately to his concerns.
Andy Hsia-Coron commented on the need for local government to welcome public input and public participation in government.
Carly Robles congratulated Dom Zanger, Kollin Kosmicki, and Ignacio Velazquez on the results of the recent election.
Bella Rosales, representing the Hollister Guardians organization, spoke against efforts to discredit that organization.
John R. spoke regarding the results of the recent San Benito County Board of Supervisors election and the need to hold politicians accountable.
Sam Ramos, representing the Hollister Guardians organization, supported a thorough review of the City's sewer system.
Bridgette Baumann -Thorpe reported a public hearing of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill will be on March 26, 2024. Ms. Baumann -Thorpe expressed concern regarding leachate at the landfill.
Julio Rodriguez, representing the Hollister Guardians organization, spoke regarding the results of the recent San Benito County Board of Supervisors election and expressed concern regarding profit made by KB homes on the sale of homes in the City.
Elia Salinas provided information regarding the proposed expansion of the John Smith Road landfill, expressed concern regarding recent animal cruelty at Hollister High School, and expressed concern regarding Councilmember Resendiz's behavior towards members of the public and City Council.
C. 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 C2 from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Burns pulled Items C4 and C5 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:13 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
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Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:13 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items C2, C4, and C5. Motion carried 5- 0-0 via roll call vote.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 4, 2024 6:30 PM
2. Item C2 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER ADOPTING BID PROTEST PROCEDURES
4. Item C4 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
5. Item C5 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM HOMELAND
SECURITY FOR ADDITIONAL ALPR CAMERAS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$48,000
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER ANIMAL SHELTER AND THE REGENTS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ON BEHALF OF ITS DAVIS CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ON BEHALF OF ITS KORET
SHELTER MEDICINE PROGRAM
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER DECLARING THE CONDITION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES TO CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING
THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS THEREON, AND NOTICING A HEARING
FOR THE RECEIPT OF OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED ABATEMENT
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
9. RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO FILL THE VACANCIES FOR THE ARTS &
CULTURE COMMITTEE, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, AND PLANNING COMMISSION (Item C2)
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Councilmember Resendiz commented on the City Council's past practice of ratifying recommended appointments by the members of the City Council and the diversity of the applicants being considered by the City Council.
Councilmember Morales inquired regarding previous Council direction to the City Attorney regarding research into the City's role for correcting misinformation shared in the community.
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated the Planning Commission's bylaws, and there is no law barring an applicant under investigation from being appointed to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:22 p.m.
Elia Salinas spoke regarding the ethics training completed by the City Council and members of the City's Commissions and regarding ethics requirements for elected and appointed officials.
Carly Robles commented on a mailer she received from the Hollister Guardians and the information it contained.
John Robles supported the recommended appointment to the Planning Commission.
Andy Hsia-Coron supported the recommended appointment to the Planning Commission.
Julio Rodriguez supported the recommended appointment to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:33 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to ratify the appointments to fill the vacancies for the Arts & Culture Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission.
Motion carried 4-1-0 via roll call vote (Councilmember Morales opposed).
RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 11
MOTION:
Rolan Resendiz
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Burns
NOES:
Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING VICE MAYOR RESENDIZ TO USE UP TO $1,500 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SNIP
BUS FOR RABIES AND FVRCP VACCINATION TREATMENT FOR FERAL
CATS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH SNIP BUS (Item C4)
Councilmember Burns requested and received additional information regarding the item.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:36 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:36 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Mayor Casey seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2024-34. Motion carried 5-0-0 via roll call vote.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING MAYOR CASEY TO USE UP TO $11,550 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23124 DISCRETIONARY
FUNDS TO SECURE A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AND FACILITATE A FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING MEETING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND SHAWN SPANO
FOR THESE SERVICES (Item C5)
Councilmember Burns suggested the goal -setting workshop should be held following the November 2024 election.
Councilmember Resendiz opposed having a goal -setting workshop for the City Council.
Councilmember Perez stated the goal -setting workshop would benefit the City and the ability of the Council to work together.
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Councilmember Morales supported the City Council identifying its priorities to help the City secure state and federal funding for projects.
Mayor Casey stated the proposed workshop is to complete strategic planning for the City with the input of City staff and all members of the City Council.
Shawn Spano, the recommended consultant, provided additional background information regarding the proposed strategic planning process, which is typically held annually by city councils and other legislative bodies.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:54 p.m.
Elia Salinas supported Resolution 2024-38 to allow the City Council to have strategic planing for the next budget year.
Peter Hernandez provided additional information regarding the importance of strategic planning by legislative bodies.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:57 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Mayor Casey seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2024-38. Motion carried 3-2-0 via roll call vote (Councilmembers Resendiz and Burns opposed).
RESULT:
Adopted [3 to 2]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Mia Casey
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales
NOES:
Resendiz, Burns
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1248 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HOLLISTER AND THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS WEST FAIRVIEW
FOR THE PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
TO EDEN HOUSING/MIMOSA STREET INVESTORS, LP
Senior Planner Erica Fraser provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz left the dais at 10:59 p.m.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 11:02 p.m.
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Weijia Song supported the recommendation to introduce Ordinance 1248 and supported providing affordable housing in Hollister.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 11:03 p.m.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1248. Motion carried 4-0-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
RESULT:
First Reading [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Resendiz
E. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING DENSITY BONUS 2023-4 TO REDUCE THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FEES FOR A 100
PERCENT AFFORDABLE PROJECT LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF
AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ AND MIMOSA STREET (APN 057-860-046) Senior Planner Erica Fraser provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz returned to the dais at 11.07 p.m.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 11.16 p.m.
Karson Klauer supported adoption of Resolution 2024-39 and stated some tradeoffs are often necessary to support building of affordable housing.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 11:18 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-39. Motion carried 4-1-0 via roll call vote (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
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RESULT:
Adopted [4 to I
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. STATUS UPDATE OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE: SEWER LINE REPAIR AT SAN JUAN HOLLISTER RD/4TH STREET AND GRAF RD
Item E2 was heard following the Consent Agenda.
City Manager David Mirrione reported on a emergency purchase required to complete emergency sewer line repairs.
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report summarizing the emergency work completed.
Kari Wagner with the Wallace Group provided additional information regarding the City's regulatory compliance requirements.
Councilmember Resendiz requested and received additional information regarding the inspection of the City's sewer and water lines and the malodorous smell on the west side of Hollister.
Councilmember Burns recommended replacement of the closed circuit television equipment that inspects the City's sewer lines during the current fiscal year.
Mayor Casey requested and received information regarding existing pipes in the City, their probability for breakage, need for replacement, etc.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8.41 p.m.
Katherine Sanchez, representing the Hollister Guardians organization, requested additional information regarding the recent sewer line breakage, City's current sewer collection system, etc.
Bella Rosales, representing the Hollister Guardians organization, expressed concern regarding the recent sewer line breakage and the potential connection to the system by new houses. Ms. Rosales stated additional assessment is needed of the City's sewer system.
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John R. stated the Mayor needs to take responsibility for the issues with the City's sewer system. John R. recommended an audit of the City's sewer system.
Carly Robles commented on the results of the September 2022 audit of the City's sewer system and the need for public education on the impacts of FOG (fats, oils, and grease) on the City's sewer system.
Mary Hsia-Coron commented on the results of the September 2022 audit of the City's sewer system and stated additional record keeping is needed regarding the City's sewer system.
Andy Hsia-Coron expressed concern regarding expansion of the City's sewer system to areas outside of the City due to the age of the City's sewer system.
Jasmine Castillo Rosales, representing the Hollister Guardians organization, expressed concern regarding the malodorous smell on the west side of Hollister and the suffering of the residents there.
Fallon Greig thanked Councilmember Resendiz for alerting residents regarding the sewer line break and its repair.
J.W. Paine supported a moratorium on development in the City due to the potential impact on the City's sewer system.
Tom Armbruster expressed concern regarding the current state of the City's sewer system.
Kollin Kosmicki, San Benito County District 2 County Supervisor, spoke regarding the malodorous smell on the west side of Hollister and stated it should be a top priority for the City.
Elia Salinas commented on the lack of action regarding the City's sewer system by previous City Council representatives.
Lulu Fi expressed concern regarding Pacific Scientific potentially connecting to the City's sewer system.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:02 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz commented on the need to address the malodorous smell on the west side of Hollister, opposed connecting additional hookups to the City's sewer system, and opposed further development in the City.
3. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
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Acting Development Services Director Eva Kelly introduced Greg Goodfellow with Placeworks, Inc., who provided the staff report, including various options for alternative compliance.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 11:48 p.m.
Karson Klauer stated the goal of the inclusionary housing ordinance should be to have affordable housing built in Hollister as soon as possible. Mr. Klauer supported making it reasonable and feasible to provide affordable housing in the City without additional conditions that often prevent the affordable housing from being built.
Elia Salinas supported adoption of an inclusionary housing ordinance at a 15% rate to support building more affordable housing in Hollister.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 11:54 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz supported an inclusionary housing rate at 20%.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with an inclusionary housing ordinance for introduction with the following allocations of housing:
6% very low-income units, 5% low-income units, and 4% moderate income units. Additionally, Council directed staff to include the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing units as an alternative compliance option, and allow market rate projects to include affordable housing as rentals.
4. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
OPERATING AGREEMENT AND PROVIDE POSSIBLE DIRECTION
Item E4 was heard following agenda Item E5.
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Maria Spandri with the Veterans of Foreign Wars provided information regarding the use of the building by community non-profit organizations and others.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 10:34 p.m.
Esther LePore with the American Legion Auxiliary supported the City taking a more active role in managing the Veterans Memorial Building and expressed concern regarding the ability of her organization to utilize the building.
Maria Spandri commented on the importance of the Hollister community being able to utilize the building.
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and spoke regarding his organization's events held at the building to support youth in the community.
Robert DeLuna, Post Commander for American Legion Auxiliary, expressed interest in continuing the current arrangement to manage and maintain the building.
Raymond Ramirez, speaking on behalf of Black Bonsai, LLC, opposed the City having a more active role in managing the Veterans Memorial Building and spoke regarding his organization's events at the building.
Elijah Hillstock, speaking on behalf of Black Bonsai, LLC, opposed the City having a more active role in managing the Veterans Memorial Building and spoke regarding his organization's events being able to bring unity to the community.
Elia Salinas supported continuing the current management of the Veterans Memorial Building.
Omar Rosa commented on the successful partnership between the Hollister Downtown Association and the American Legion for community events in Downtown Hollister.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 10:52 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz suggested a role for the City to help mediate any conflicts among users of the building.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with negotiating a contract with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 and American Legion Post 69 for operations and management of the Veterans Memorial Building for a four-year period.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 1249 AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING SECTION 02.04.050 OF CHAPTER 02.04 OF TITLE 2 OF THE
HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE
Item E5 was heard following agenda item E2.
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Councilmember Burns supported holding the City Council regular meetings on the first and third Mondays at 4.00 p.m.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 9:17 p.m.
Katherine Sanchez opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249. Ms. Sanchez provided additional comments in Spanish.
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Jackie Morris -Lopez, San Juan Bautista Council member, opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249. Councilmember Morris -Lopez provided suggestions to help shorten City Council meetings.
Bella Rosales opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
John R. opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Andy Hsia-Coron opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Carly Robles opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Jasmine Castillo Rosales, representing the Hollister Guardians organization, opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
J.W. Paine opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Fallon Greig opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Dom Zanger opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Victoria Montoya opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249, supported civility among the members of the City Council, and requested a community survey regarding controversial items.
Lucy Rodriguez opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Rob Bernosky, Chairman of the San Benito County Republican Party, supported introduction of Ordinance 1249 and supported more efficient meetings.
Peter Hernandez opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Lulu Fi opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Elia Salinas supported introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Julio Rodriguez opposed introduction of Ordinance 1249.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:48 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz supported seeking out options to increase meeting efficiency, holding City Council meetings when a majority of the public can attend, and extensive press releases to notify the public if the meeting time changes.
Councilmember Burns supported holding the meetings at 4.00 on Mondays.
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Councilmember Perez expressed concern regarding putting a hard stop time on Council meetings because it would delay City work being done.
Councilmember Morales expressed concern regarding staff having to travel home after meetings ending late at night and stated members of the public can also participate virtually. Councilmember Morales stated if a new meeting time does not work, then it can be changed back to Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Casey commented that when a legislative body is considering an important topic, members of the public do attend the meetings no matter what the meeting time is.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Resendiz seconded the motion to reintroduce the ordinance to start the meetings at 4:00 p.m. the first and third Mondays with a hard stop at 10:00 p.m. Motion failed 2-3-0 via roll call vote (Councilmembers Perez, Morales, and Mayor Casey opposed).
RESULT:
Defeated [2 to 3]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rolan Resendiz
AYES:
Resendiz, Burns
NOES:
Casey, Perez, Morales
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to reintroduce the ordinance to start the meetings at 4:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays with a hard stop at 10:00 p.m. Motion carried 3-2-0 via roll call vote (Councilmembers Perez and Resendiz opposed).
By consensus the City Councils agreed to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
The City Council recessed at 10:11 p.m. and reconvened at 10:22 p.m. with all members of Council present.
RESULT:
Approved [3 to 2]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Perez, Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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6. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
TRAVEL POLICY
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided the staff report.
Councilmember Burns requested an option to apply unused training funds to the individual member's of Council discretionary funds.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 12:10 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 12:10 p.m.
Councilmember Morales stated training should be encouraged for the Council to better understand their roles and responsibilities. Additionally, travel expenses related to Council assignments to state and regional boards should also be provided as they are supporting the work of the City.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with revisions to the City Council travel policy to include travel expenses related to Council assignments to state and regional boards.
F. CITY OF HOLLISTER AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF HOLLISTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(RDA), TO ADOPT A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 12:22 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 12:22 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt resolution SA-2024-01. 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:
G. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Morales reported her attendance at a meeting of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments.
Mayor Casey reported on a recent meeting of the Animal Services ad hoc committee and reported her attendance at a meeting of the Community Center Collaboratory and requested $5,000 from discretionary funds for renderings of the proposed community center.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Resendiz supported adopting a policy for routine checks of animal rescue non -profits; use discretionary funds to support Jovenes de Antano; use $1500 of his discretionary funds to partner with the Library for Dia Del Ninos on April 30; announced use of translation services during the meeting.
Councilmember Burns request a staff report on animal non-profit hoarding; suggested issuance of a conditional use permit for the businesses that includes annual inspection by the Police Department; requested an update on the motorcycle rally; suggested the Council explore options for efficient meeting practices; requested a report on the pros and cons of the SAFER grant; requested a proclamation recognizing the Hollister High School boys soccer team on their recent win; and suggested each of the members of Council use $1,000 of their discretionary funds to support Jovenes de Antano.
Councilmember Perez supported the request to use Council discretionary funds to support Jovenes.
Councilmember Morales requested a procurement pre -qualification list for emergency situations with the vendors paying a living wage and a determination that the vendors have no substantial violations on project registration database; requested a monthly or quarterly crime report from the Police Department; suggested the City's internship program be modified to become an apprenticeship program; and requested use of $3000 of her discretionary funds for printing of the City's resource guide.
Mayor Casey supported the request to use Council discretionary funds to support Jovenes, a future agenda item looking at options for more efficient meetings, and a proclamation for the Hollister High School boys soccer team. Mayor Casey requested City Council Monday, March 18, 2024 Page 16 of 17
the Council sign an updated acknowledgement of the City Council Code of Conduct to include the recent updates. Mayor Casey suggested the Animal Services ad hoc committee should make recommendations regarding potential policy changes governing animal rescue non -profits. Mayor Casey reported her attendance at Read Across America events; reported she spoke to eighth graders at Mays Middle School; attended meetings for Hazel Hawkins Hospital focus group with a potential partner and a town hall meeting; and reported meeting with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren.
The members of the City Council thanked the Police Department for the recent response by animal control staff in response to an animal hoarding call in the County.
City Manager David Mirrione confirmed Council consensus on the following items:
future report on the animal hoarding incident; status report from Animal Services ad hoc committee including recommendation for policy updates; use of Council discretionary funds to support Jovenes de Antano, printing the City resource guide; provide funding for a Dia Del Ninos event with the library; and Council sign an updated acknowledgement of the City Council Code of Conduct to include the recent updates.
City Manager David Mirione provided an update on the resurfacing of the Dunne Park tennis and pickelball courts. Mr. Mirrione introduced Assistant City Manager Rod Powell.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:02 a.m. Motion carried 5-0-0 via roll call vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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