City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 6, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Members Present: Mia Casey, Mayor
Rick Perez, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Tim Burns, District 4
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5:00.
Mia Casey, Mayor joined the meeting at 5:00 pm.
Rick Perez, District 1 joined the meeting at 5:00 pm.
Rolan Resendiz, District 2 joined the meeting at 5:00 pm.
Dolores Morales, District 3 joined the meeting at 5:00 pm.
Tim Burns, District 4 joined the meeting at 5:00 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
3. 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 May 6, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:45 P.M. per Government Code Section 54954.2.
4. CLOSED SESSION
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.
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles. 1 9.6 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF DISCRETIONARY
FUNDS FOR THE SECOND HOLLISTER NATIVE GATHERING EVENT
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
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
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
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to MNS Engineers, Inc. for on -call engineering services and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
9.10 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRC ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ON -CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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
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
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
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11. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE 2024 WEED ABATEMENT
PROGRAM AND HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING
Fire Marshall Charlie Bedolla provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Councilmember Burns stated the fine charged to property owners should support the cost of removing the weeds.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:15 p.m.
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Morales
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.
Ayes (5): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Resendiz, Councilmember Morales, and Councilmember Burns
Carried (5 to 0)
COUNCIL BUSINESS
11.1 MEMORIAL DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey requested and received information regarding implementation of the City Council's direction from February 5, 2024.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:32 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:32 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with implementation of Alternative 1, including leaving the speed cushions in place.
9 11.2 DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS
OPTIONS
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report.
Councilmember Morales suggested creation of an eligibility list of potentially interested operators and potentially extending the contract by a shorter time than five years.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 7:48 p.m.
Drew Lander with Sunnyslope Water stated his support for the City and its future decisions regarding the water treatment plant.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 7:49 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz opposed partnering with Sunnyslope Water in the future due to past experiences. Councilmember Resendiz supported extending the current contract for five years and then releasing a request for proposals.
Councilmember Burns stated the City should be considering the potential options for the wastewater treatment plant much earlier than a few months before the contract expires.
City Attorney Mary Lerner suggested the Council could direct City staff to move forward with Option 1 following staff discissions with the current operator regarding renewal options.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with discussing potential contract options with the current operator and pursuing Option 1 of renewing the contract with the current operator.
The Council recessed at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 p.m. with all members of Council present.
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
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.
Fire Marshall Charlie Bedolla presented the 2023 Hollister Fire Department Annual Report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 8:40 p.m.
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There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 8:40 p.m
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report regarding fire contract services with the County of San Benito and City of San Juan Bautista.
Councilmember Resendiz expressed concern regarding the amount of funding received from the County of San Benito and stated additional costs should be recouped, if possible.
Councilmember Burns expressed concern regarding the Hollister Fire Department's current staffing levels, the cost of leasing space in San Juan Bautista for Hollister Fire Department personnel, and the temporary fire station at the airport.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with renegotiation or potential termination of the contracts with the County of San Benito and City of San Juan Bautista.
11.4 MAY 2024 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson provided the staff report outlining the case of Sheetz v. County of El Dorado related to impact fees.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 9.37 p.m.
No speakers present
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 9:37 p.m.
11.5 BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFICIENT MEETINGS
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 10:01 p.m.
Elia Salinas stated the public should be able to be able to pull Consent Calendar items to be able to ask questions of staff and the City Council.
Ms. Salinas opposed items pulled from the Consent Calendar being heard at the end of the meeting.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 10:04 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with procedural changes outlined in the staff report and directed staff to return with actions to shorten public comment time as outlined in the staff report.
12. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
12.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
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Councilmember Morales reported her attendance at a meeting of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and reported on a request for a letter of support for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 grant.
Mayor Casey reported her attendance at a meeting of the Economic Development ad hoc committee.
12.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Morales reported on a meeting of the Cannabis ad hoc committee. Councilmember Morales reported she attended the REDress event for missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Councilmember Perez requested the Visit San Benito County organization be invited to give a presentation and announced the Planning Commission recruitment. Councilmember Perez requested an investigation into an event that occurred on Saturday.
Councilmember Burns supported a presentation by Visit San Benito County; requested staff look into enforcement of speeds on Hillcrest from Clearview to Maze Middle School and potential installation of speed humps or tables.
Councilmember Resendiz reported on an interaction at Saturday's ribbon - cutting event. Councilmember Resendiz requested immediate sanctions be agendized for the next City Council meeting related to the interaction.
Mayor Casey requested staff investigate the events mentioned at the ribbon -cutting event.
Councilmembers Burns, Morales, and Perez and Mayor Casey stated action should not be taken by Council until an investigation is complete.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to agendize a presentation by Visit San Benito, send a support letter regarding REAP funding, look into speed enforcement on Hillcrest, and to investigate the events mentioned that occurred at the city -sponsored event on Saturday.
12.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casey adjourned the regular meeting at 10:23 p.m. 4eoclworth�,City Clerk
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