CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 6, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Mia Casey, Mayor David Mirrione, City Manager Rick Perez, Council Member, District 1 Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney Rolan Resendiz, Council Member, District 2
Dolores Morales, Council Member, District 3
Tim Burns, Council Member, District 4
Gordon Machado, City Treasurer
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The public hearing for approving revisions to the City’s Master Fee Schedule has been canceled. The public hearing will be noticed and rescheduled for a future date.
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.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
Requests to make presentations to the City Council should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least ten days before the City Council meeting. It is customary for City staff members to review such matters before the formal presentation so that the City Council may have the benefit of all available data. PowerPoint presentations must be presented to the City Clerk by noon on the day of the City Council meeting.
The public may watch the meeting via live stream at:
City of Hollister Website
https://pub-hollister.escribemeetings.com/
Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP):
http://cmaptv.com/watch/
City of Hollister YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhollistercalifornia1489
City of Hollister Facebook Live at:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofhollister
Public Participation:
The public may attend meetings.
NOTICE: The City Council will hold its public meetings in person, with a virtual option for public participation based on availability. The City of Hollister utilizes Zoom teleconferencing technology for virtual public participation; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, regarding the adequacy, reliability, or availability of the use of this platform in this manner. Participation by members of the public through this means is at their own risk. (Zoom teleconferencing may not be available at all meetings.)
If you wish to make a public comment remotely during the meeting, please use the zoom registration link below:
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 636-4300. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to attempt to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II].
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
4.CLOSED SESSION
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (2 cases)
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation): 1 case
4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS 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
5.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6.CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
7.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
7.1 CHILD CARE PROVIDER PROCLAMATION
7.2 INDIGENOUS WOMEN AWARENESS PROCLAMATION
8.PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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.
9.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 City of Hollister City Council Meeting
unless requested by a member of the City Council, a staff member, or a member of the public. There will be one public comment period for all items on the Consent Agenda.
9.1 APPROVE APRIL 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES
9.2 APPROVE APRIL 22, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES
9.3 WARRANT REGISTER MAY 6, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessments funds.
9.4 ADOPT A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2021-129,
PROVISIONS REGARDING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution rescinding resolution 2021-129 to require City Council candidates to only follow statewide campaign contribution limits and campaign contribution reporting requirements.
9.5 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CANNABIS DISPENSARY REGULATORY
PERMIT RENEWAL FOR MONTEREY BAY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
HOLLISTER, INC. (773 SAN FELIPE RD.)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution for the renewal of a regulatory permit for Monterey Bay Alternative Medicine Hollister, Inc., allowing the operations of their cannabis dispensary facility to be constructed at 773 San Felipe Road for 2024/2025.
9.6 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
FOR THE SECOND HOLLISTER NATIVE GATHERING EVENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution authorizing Mayor Casey and Councilmember Perez to use up to $3,000 for each of FY 23/24 City Council budgeted discretionary funds in financial support for the Second Hollister Native Gathering.
9.7 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WALLACE GROUP
FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to Wallace Group for on-call engineering services and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
9.8 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN
FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to Kimley-Horn for on-call engineering services and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
9.9 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to MNS Engineers, Inc. for on-call engineering services and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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9.10 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRC ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to TRC Engineers, Inc. for on-call engineering services and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
9.11 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GOUVEIA ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to Gouveia Engineering, Inc. for on-call engineering services and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
9.12 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DRAFT ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 93-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving the Draft Engineer’s Report, as filed, for the levy and collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
9.13 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN
MATEO TO PROVIDE SEED SLUDGE FOR THE STARTUP OF THEIR NEW
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt the resolution approving an agreement with the City of San Mateo to provide seed sludge for the startup of their new wastewater treatment plant and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
10.PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE 2024 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance, ordering the abatement of weeds thereon, and noticing a public hearing for the receipt of objections to the proposed abatement.
11.COUNCIL BUSINESS
11.1 MEMORIAL DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
11.2 DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS OPTIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive report and provide direction.
11.3 PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING 2023 FIRE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT AND FIRE SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH THE COUNTY OF
SAN BENITO AND THE CITY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Accept and file the 2023 Fire Department Annual Report; and
2. Receive a presentation on the fire services contracts for the County of San Benito and the City of San Juan Bautista and provide possible direction to staff.
11.4 MAY 2024 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive report.
11.5 BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFICIENT MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discuss and provide direction to staff on implementation of best practices for efficient meetings.
12.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements concerning activities of members of the City Council and staff; opportunity to refer public or Council questions to staff for information; request staff to report to the Council on a matter at a future meeting; or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Items in this category are for discussion and direction to staff only. No final policy action will be taken by the Council.
12.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
12.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
12.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
13.ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
14.ADJOURNMENT
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