CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting
April 15, 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 5:30 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 Attorney
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 15, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on April 12, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
1. 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
2. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(D)(1)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Name of Case: City of Hollister v. Civic Allendale, LLC
Case No. CU-24-00015
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 5:31 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 5:31 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 6:31 p.m.
Mayor Casey convened the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister at 6:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Morales 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
PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS POPPY MONTH AND MAY 24, 2024
AS NATIONAL POPPY DAY
Councilmember Morales read and presented the proclamation to the American Legion Auxiliary.
PUBLIC INPUT
Monica Abonce invited the City Council and public to attend Integrated Waste Management's Annual Earth Day celebration in San Juan Bautista on April 20, 2024.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Resendiz pulled Item A4 and A5 from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Morales pulled Item A7 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:39 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
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Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:39 p.m.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items, except for items A4, A5, and A7. Motion carried 5-0-
0. RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
I. City Council -Regular Meeting -Apr 2, 2024 6:30 PM
2. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY -J M SUPERMARKETS, INC.
3. WARRANT REGISTER APRIL 15, 2024
4. Item A4 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
5. Item A5 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER MORALES TO USE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
TO PURCHASE CITY BRANDED ITEMS TO USE FOR THE COMMUNITY
AND DURING CITY EVENTS
7. Item A7 was moved to Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING CITY COUNCIL TO USE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO
IMPLEMENT A TARGETED MARKETING INITIATIVE FOR THE JOVENES
DE ANTANO PROGRAM SERVING THE SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING MAYOR CASEY TO USE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF $5,000 TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER COLLABORATORY
OF SAN BENITO COUNTY FOR PROFESSIONAL RENDERINGS OF A
PROPOSED COMMUNITY EVENT CENTER
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER BURNS TO USE UP TO $100 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR A COVID-19 REMEMBRANCE PLAQUE
TO BE PLACED AT CITY HALL
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER BURNS TO USE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT 12-MONTH PILOT PROGRAM FOR DOG WASTE
STATIONS
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING VICE MAYOR RESENDIZ TO USE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SAN BENITO COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
FOR THE DIA DE LOS NIFOS - CHILDREN'S DAY COMMUNITY EVENTS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN OPERATING AGREEMENT
FOR THE VFW POST 9242 CANTEEN DUGOUT
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN OPERATING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND AMERICAN LEGION POST 69
FOR THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
15.AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR
THE "THOUSAND PALMS PROJECT" (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023- 4, SITE & ARCHITECTURAL 2024-1, AND VARIANCE 2024-1) LOCATED AT 2300 BERT DRIVE (APN 051-152-002) IN THE M1 - LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
16. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 2, 4, AND 5 ANNUAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE INITIATION OF
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 93 - 1
AND ORDER THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE THE
REQUIRED REPORT WITH THE CITY CLERK
18. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE A SANITARY SEWER CAMERA TRUCK THROUGH
SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGENCY PURSUANT TO
HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE §3.06.270
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES TO VERDE DESIGN AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
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20. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES TO ELS ARCHITECTURE AND
URBAN DESIGN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT
21. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES TO WALD RUHNKE & DOST
ARCHITECTS LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
THE AGREEMENT
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
22.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") (Item A4)
Councilmember Resendiz stated that those running for office should have to pay the candidate statement fee.
Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance 1250. Motion carried 4-1-0 (Councilmember Resendiz opposed).
RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
23.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 (Item A5)
RESULT:
Adopted [4 to 1]
MOTION:
Tim Burns
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Morales, Burns
NOES:
Resendiz
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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24. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AUTHORIZING COUNCIL MEMBER PEREZ UP TO $8,500 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY
FUNDS IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF HOLLISTER BULLDOG BOXING
(Item A7)
Councilmember Resendiz inquired if the organization has non-profit status and raised concerns that the organization is campaigning for City Council candidates.
City Manager Mirrione confirmed the organization provided documentation confirming their 501(c)(3) status.
Councilmember Morales requested $1,500 from her discretionary funds to be used to support Bulldog Boxing.
Councilmember Perez moved, and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-46 with the addition of allocating an additional $1,500 from Councilmember Morales's discretionary funds. Motion carried 5-0-
0. RESULT:
Adopted [Unanimous]
MOTION:
Rick Perez
SECOND:
Dolores Morales
AYES:
Casey, Perez, Resendiz, Morales, Burns
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING LOCAL PREFERENCE ORDINANCE FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:47 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:47 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed the City Attorney to return with an ordinance regarding local preference for affordable housing.
2. DISCUSSION RE: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS & REPORTING
ORDINANCE
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City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:53 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:53 p.m
Councilmember Resendiz supported keeping the current City campaign financing and reporting requirements.
The remainder of the City Council supported following the state's requirements for campaign financing and reporting requirements and authorize the Fair Political Practices Committee to provide enforcement.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with a resolution to rescind City Council Resolution 21-129.
C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Morales reported her attendance at a meeting of the Mobility Partnership organization, reported their future meetings will be held in Hollister, and provided an update regarding future road construction at the intersection of Highways 101 and 25.
Councilmember Morales reported she attended meetings of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and CALCOG, the state's Council of Governments organization.
Mayor Casey reported on a recent Fire Protection Committee meeting and announced a meeting will be held on Thursday April 17, 2024. Mayor Casey reported the Animal Control ad hoc committee met and provided a report of the ad hoc committee's recommendations.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Burns requested an update on the feasibility of creating a dispatch center for the City.
Councilmember Morales requested Council consider a proclamation declaring May as National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Month and recognizing May 5 as National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Day. Additionally, Councilmember Morales requested use of $2000 from her discretionary funds for a May 4, 2024 event for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Councilmember Morales requested use of the remainder of her discretionary funds to support safer communities initiatives with the funds being divided evenly two support engaging youth in Parks & Recreation Department activities similar to programs in Soledad; funding for the New Hope for Youth organization; and funding to support substance abuse prevention programs.
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Councilmember Perez requested additional information regarding the San Juan Fourth Street Bridge and supported widening the bridge now to address a future increase in traffic.
Mayor Casey requested a proclamation to recognize the 90th Annual Saddle Horse Show.
City Manager David Mirrione confirmed Council consensus on all the requested items.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORT
No reports.
4. INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDA
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Perez moved,
adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m
Respectfully submitted,
ennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk
and Councilmember Morales seconded the motion to
Motion carried 5-0-0.
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