CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting
April 2, 2024
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the special and regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Mia Casey
Mayor
Present
Rick Perez
District 1
Present
Rolan Resendiz
District 2
Present
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
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 April 2, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on March 28, 2024 at 5:05 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
1. Government Code Section 54957 THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES; CONSIDERATION OF TACTICAL RESPONSE PLAN
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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LIABILITY CLAIMS
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.95
Claimants: J M Supermarkets, Inc.
Agency Claimed Against: City of Hollister
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 5:01 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 5:01 p.m.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn into closed session. Motion carried 5-0-0.
The special meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
The City Council convened the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
1. PROCLAIMING MARCH 2O24 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Councilmember Morales read and presented the proclamation for Women's History Month.
2. RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Councilmember Morales read and presented the proclamation for International Women's Day.
3. RECOGNIZING THE HOLLISTER HAYBALERS BOYS SOCCER TEAM Councilmember Morales read and presented the proclamation to the Hollister High School boy's soccer team.
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Andres Rodriguez with Assemblymember Rivas's office presented a California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition to the Hollister High School boy's soccer team.
4. RECOGNITION OF JARED THOMAS DEWITT BY THE CALIFORNIA
HIGHWAY PATROL
California Highway Patrol Commander Coady commended Jared Thomas Dewitt for his role in responding to a recent vehicle accident and providing assistance to those in the vehicle.
PUBLIC INPUT
Elvira Zaragoza Robinson, representing the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network, requested financial support from the City Council for their event celebrating indigenous cultures at Bolado Park on September 7-8, 2024.
Ethan Allen Dupris, representing the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network, requested financial support from the City Council for their event celebrating indigenous cultures at Bolado Park on September 7-8, 2024.
Zeke Lopez spoke regarding youth in the City who ride their bikes around town, one of which was recently arrested. Mr. Lopez requested the City look into the arrest.
Elia Salinas requested the City Council take action regarding cleanup of the Class 1 area of the John Smith Road Landfill and requested the City Council take action to raise the limits for reporting of campaign fundraising for Hollister City Council elections.
John Wrobel supported cyclists respecting traffic laws and requested the City Council waive building permit and encroachment permit fees for him to repair his driveway.
Julio Rodriguez supported additional affordable housing in Hollister and requested the City Council write a letter addressing the loss of affordable housing in Hollister. Mr.
Rodriguez expressed concern regarding the belief that local government is responsible for providing affordable housing.
John R. stated an educated public can help protect against integrity -compromised politicians.
Bridgette Baumann -Thorp, co-chair for "Don't Dump on San Benito", stated they won in helping prevent expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill and preventing additional garbage trucks from passing through the City. Ms. Baumann -Thorp supported an ordinance to remove plastic bags from stores in the City.
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 Items C5 and C6 from the consent agenda.
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Mayor Casey pulled Item C7 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:58 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:58 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items C5, C6, and C7. Motion carried 5- 0-0.
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 18, 2024 6:30 PM
2. WARRANT REGISTER APRIL 2, 2024-AP
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
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
5. Item C5 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
6. Item C6 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
7. Item C7 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
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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
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
9. 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 (Item C5)
Councilmembers Burns and Perez supported creation of a local preference ordinance to promote affordable housing being utilized by Hollister residents.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:16 p.m.
Dixie Balls, Director of Real Estate Development with Eden Housing, supported adoption of Ordinance 1248.
Elia Munoz -Cowan opposed adoption of Ordinance 1248.
Bridgette Baumann -Thorp opposed adoption of Ordinance 1248.
Julio Rodriguez opposed adoption of Ordinance 1248.
Weijia Song, speaking on behalf of Eden Housing, supported adoption of Ordinance 1248.
Elia Salinas supported adoption of Ordinance 1248.
John R. opposed adoption of Ordinance 1248.
John Wrobel supported additional jobs in the City.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:33 p.m.
Councilmember Burns requested a tour of an Eden Housing project in Watsonville and supported affordable housing in Hollister.
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Councilmember Resendiz opposed providing funding to developers to build affordable housing.
Mayor Casey commented on the need for affordable housing in Hollister and the importance of complying with state housing laws.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance 1248. Motion carried 4-1-0 via roll call vote (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Rick Perez
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
10. 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 (Item C6)
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7.48 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7.48 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz supported all members of council serving a two- year term.
Councilmember Morales moved, and
motion to adopt Resolution 2024-42.
Resendiz opposed).
Councilmember Burns seconded the
Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember
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RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
11. 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 (Item C7)
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:51 p.m.
Elia Salinas supported the transient occupancy tax being applied to short- term rentals.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:52 p.m.
Mayor Casey suggested using some of the revenue to support tourism.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-43. Motion carried 5-0-0.
RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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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 Jennifer Woodworth provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Burns seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1250. Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
First Reading [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Dolores Morales
SECOND:
Tim Burns
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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 Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:00 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8.00 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance 1251. Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
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RESULT:
First Reading [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
2. VACANT BUILDING ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
Steve Flint with Regional Government Services provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz recommended starting with a pilot program aimed at regulation of buildings with a larger square footage.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:25 p.m.
Elia Salinas supported reuse of vacant lots and buildings in Hollister and opposed a tax imposed on the owners.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:28 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz supported placing a parcel tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot to provide funding for enforcement for vacant buildings.
Councilmember Burns opposed placing a measure on the ballot and suggested the City's future Economic Development Manager could looking into options for enforcing the provisions of the current municipal code.
Councilmember Morales stated more information is needed to help prioritize the areas of the City and properties that need to be addressed.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to look at options to address vacant properties using the City's ordinance, with potential changes, and potential fees to support enforcement.
3. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FOR THE PET-A-PALOOZA RESCUE
INVESTIGATION
Animal Control Officer Eli Harvey and Animal Control Supervisor Alyssa Bautista provided the staff report.
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Control Services. Additionally, Councilmember Burns supported regular inspections for animal non-profit organizations.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:52 p.m.
Natalie Day spoke regarding staff's response time to a 2021 report received related to the property.
Elia Salinas thanked staff for their response to the incident and supported review of current City policy by the Animal Control ad hoc committee. Ms.
Salinas supported a registration process for animal non-profit organizations.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:57 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz stated policy recommendations should be discussed at a public meeting and not a meeting of the Animal Control ad hoc committee.
The Council recessed at 9:04 p.m. and reconvened at 9:14 p.m. with all members of Council present.
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Mayor Casey opened public comment at 9:54 p.m.
Elia Salinas supported staff's recommendations regarding challenges to find adequate public safety personnel to staff the motorcycle rally, expressed concern regarding potential City liability, and raised concerns regarding a lack of revenue for the City generated by the motorcycle rally.
David Westrick, retired Hollister Chief of Police, spoke regarding a lack of public safety personnel for past motorcycle rallies and supported the analyses and recommendations by staff.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:59 p.m.
Councilmember Burns suggested holding a future motorcycle rally in a secured, fenced location rather than downtown Hollister. Councilmember Burns supported an economic study to understand the costs and economic benefits to the City in holding a motorcycle rally.
Councilmember Morales suggested reforming the Hollister Downtown ad hoc committee to discuss other options for events in the City.
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Councilmember Resendiz supported holding the motorcycle rally again in future years and supported staff and the City Council attending the motorcycle rally in Leesburg, FL to learn lessons from the event.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to not hold the motorcycle rally in 2024 and directed staff to reestablish the Downtown Hollister ad hoc committee to discuss options for the motorcycle rally or other events in the future, and supported members of the City Council and relevant members of City staff to attend the Leesburg, FL Bikefest April 26-28, 2024.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
RESULT: Consensus
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
5. INFORMATIONAL REPORT MCCRAY STREET CLOSURE
PRESENTATION
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report.
Councilmember Burns supported installing lights on McCray Street and using the area as a food truck court.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 10:38 p.m.
John Wrobel supported the City taking action to re -engineer the intersection and roads in the area.
Elia Salinas supported the City taking action to re -engineer the intersection and roads in the area.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 10:42 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff create renderings of options for the intersection and directed the City Attorney to look into options for pursuing an easement on the vacant land.
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F. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Casey reported her attendance at a meeting of the San Benito County Economic Development Committee where the Visit San Benito non-profit organization was discussed.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Resendiz requested a local preference ordinance for affordable housing; requested further information regarding the recent arrest of a cyclist and a waiver of the fee to impound the bicycle; and requested an ordinance to eliminate plastic bags and plastic straws in the City.
Councilmember Perez requested the surfaces at the Skate Park be improved to increase safety; requested the City's campaign contributions regulations be amended as suggested by a member of the public; and supported funding for the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network event in September.
Mayor Casey requested use of $3,000 of her discretionary funds to provide funding for the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network event in September; supported waiver of permit fees as requested by Mr. Wrobel; and announced the Poppy Jasper Film Festival will be held later in the month.
City Manager David Mirrione confirmed Council consensus on the following items: a future agenda item regarding a local preference ordinance for affordable housing; work with Integrated Waste Management to eliminate plastic straws and bags in Hollister; information regarding waiver of a potential impound fee for the arrested cyclist's bicycle; amendment to the campaign contribution regulations related to reporting and fundraising limits; use of $3,000 each of Mayor Casey's and Councilmember Perez's discretionary funds to provide funding for the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network event in September; and potential waiver of permit fees as requested by Mr. Wrobel.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORT
No staff reports.
4. INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDA
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Morales moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:12 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
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