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 AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting
April 2, 2024
Special Meeting 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting 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.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
A. CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 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. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES; CONSIDERATION OF TACTICAL RESPONSE PLAN - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Consultation with: Police Chief Carlos Reynoso Regarding Motorcycle Rally
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
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LIABILITY CLAIMS
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.95
Claimants: J M Supermarkets, Inc
Agency Claimed Against: City of Hollister
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (City Clerk)
2. PROCLAIMING MARCH 2024 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH (City Clerk)
3. RECOGNIZING THE HOLLISTER HAYBALERS BOYS SOCCER TEAM (City Clerk)
4. RECOGNITION OF JARED THOMAS DEWITT BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (City Manager)
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.
C. 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. The minutes of the Regula Meeting of City Council March 18, 2024
2. WARRANT REGISTER APRIL 2, 2024-AP (Finance)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Audit attached warrant register(s)
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify and approve the following Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessments funds dated:
• 2-16-2024, in the amount of $45,714.71
• 2-21-2024, in the amount of $1,495,290.52
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• 2-27-2024, in the amount of $2,500,093.22
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE 2022-2023 HOME PROGRAM GRANT (Housing) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City of Hollister City Council to review and accept the Housing & Community Development (HCD) HOME Housing Partnership Program application resolution (HOME).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of the 2024 HOME Grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and authorizing the City of Hollister mayor to execute the 2022-2023 HCD HOME Program Application, any subsequent amendments or modifications, and other necessary documents.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER BURNS TO USE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM AT VALLEY VIEW PARK (City Manager) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A resolution of the City Council of Hollister authorizing the use of City Council FY 23/24 budgeted discretionary funds for surveillance cameras at Valley View Park.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing City Council discretionary funds not to exceed $42,000 for the purchase of surveillance cameras and equipment to include installation at Valley View Park for park security purposes.
5. 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 (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider approval of Ordinance 1248.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance 1248 amending the Development Agreement and allowing a partial assignment to Eden /Mimosa Street Investors, LP.
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER, SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER A MEASURE AMENDING SECTION 2.04.020 OF CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL) OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE ELECTED MAYOR FROM TWO (2) YEARS TO FOUR (4) YEARS, AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES
FOR THE SUBMITTAL OF ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution places on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election a ballot measure seeking voter direction on whether to change the length of the mayoral term from a two -year term to a four-year term, beginning with the November 2024 election.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to place the ballot measure before the voters at the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3.32
OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE, ENACTING A FOUR PERCENTAGE
POINT INCREASE IN OCCUPANCY TAX AND RESERVING THAT INCREASE FOR THE CITY GENERAL FUND; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES
FOR THE SUBMITTAL OF ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE (City Clerk)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution places on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election a ballot measure increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax four (4) percentage points from 8% to 12%.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to place the ballot measure before the voters at the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY
THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND ELECTION SERVICES FROM THE SAN BENITO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; AND
PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS (City Clerk) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This resolution will call for the holding of a General
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Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution calling for the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1250 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
AMENDING THE CITY OF HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION
2.04.340 (“CANDIDATE STATEMENTS”) TO CHAPTER 2.04 (“CITY COUNCIL”) OF TITLE 2 ("ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL") (City Clerk) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider approval of amendments to Title 2 of the Hollister Municipal Code related to candidate statements.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance to amend Title 2 to add Section 2.04.340 (“Candidate Statements”) to Chapter 2.04 (“City Council”) Of Title 2 ("Administration And Personnel") to the Hollister Municipal Code.
E. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1251 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING SECTION 02.04.050 OF CHAPTER 02.04 OF TITLE 2 OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE (City Attorney)
DESCRIPTION: A change to the City Council meeting start time requires an ordinance amendment.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an Ordinance amending Section
02.04.050 (“Meetings – Time and place – Held in conformity with state law”) of chapter 02.04 (“City Council”) of title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the City of Hollister (“City”) Municipal Code.
2. VACANT BUILDING ORDINANCE DISCUSSION (Planning)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A policy and options discussion on the City Council’s request for the development of a Vacant Building Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a presentation and provide direction to staff.
3. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FOR THE PET-A-PALOOZA RESCUE
INVESTIGATION (Police)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Animal Control staff will provide an informational report in relation to the Pet-A-Palooza Rescue Investigation including any past complaints about this organization and the efforts in relation to the
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recent case.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report.
4. HOLLISTER MOTORCYCLE RALLY UPDATE AND DIRECTION (City Manager) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: At the March 4, 2024 City Council meeting, Council directed staff to provide an update on the Hollister Motorcycle Rally.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive staff report and provide possible direction.
5. INFORMATIONAL REPORT MCCRAY STREET CLOSURE PRESENTATION (Engineering)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This is an informational report to the City Council related to the Hollister Farms Retail Project McCray Street Closure.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the informational report and provide direction to staff.
F. 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
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS (City Manager)
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
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