City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 21, 2024, 4:00 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 4:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Proclamation Honoring the 90th Anniversary of the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo
Mayor Casey read and presented the proclamation.
David Westrick, President of the San Benito County Saddle Horse Association, thanked the City Council and invited all to attend the event in June.
4.2 Swearing in Ceremony for Hollister Fire Chief Jonathan Goulding City Manager David Mirrione thanked Interim Fire Chief Rodney Dover for his service as Interim Fire Chief.
Mayor Casey swore in Hollister Fire Chief Jonathan Goulding.
Fire Chief Goulding thanked the City Council and provided comments.
5. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
1 Darin Del Curto requested an extension for payment of impact fees for the project at 400 San Benito Street. Mr. Del Curto requested the impact fees be paid when owners take possession of the individual condominiums.
Terry Thompson with Caltrans provided an update on the planned road closures for Union Road.
Councilmember Burns requested a future City Council agenda item to receive an update on the Caltrans project.
Rosemary Porras requested additional afterschool programs and resources for Hollister students.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Morales pulled Item 6.12 from the consent calendar.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 4:21 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 4:21 p.m.
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Approve the Consent Calendar items, except for Item 6.12.
Ayes (5): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Resendiz, Councilmember Morales, and Councilmember Burns
Carried (5 to 0)
6.1 APPROVE MAY 6, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Carried
6.2 WARRANT REGISTER MAY 21, 2024
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
2 Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General -Special - Enterprise -Assessments funds.
Carried
6.3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY — FILED BY PRECISION GRADE, INC.
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
Carried
6.4 RATIFY APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE ARTS &
CULTURE COMMITTEE
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Ratify the appointment of Arthur Munoz to fill a vacancy on the Arts & Culture Committee.
Carried
6.5 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN USE AT THE HOLLISTER POLICE DEPARTMENT INFORMATIONAL REPORT FOR 2024
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
ACCEPT INFORMATIONAL REPORT
Carried
6.6 ANNUAL AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2020-21
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
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Receive the final draft of the FY 2020-21 annual audit, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit.
Carried
6.7 ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 93-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 AND SETTING THE
PUBLIC HEARING
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Adopt a resolution declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and setting the public hearing for the levy and collection of assessments for June 4, 2024.
Carried
6.8 ADOPT RESOLUTION RENEWING THE REGULATORY PERMIT FOR HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE HOLLISTER, INC.
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Adopt a resolution approving the renewal of a regulatory permit for Higher Level of Care Hollister to operate a cannabis dispensary located at 1802 Shelton Drive.
Carried
6.9 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AVIGATION EASEMENT
FROM CROCKER'S LOCKERS HOLLISTER LLC
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Avigation Easement from Crocker's Lockers Hollister LLC;
2. Accept the grant of easement conveyed in and consent to the recording of the Avigation Easement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents required to accept and record the Avigation Easement.
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Carried
6.10 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Adopt a resolution approving a list of projects for fiscal year 2024-2025 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Carried
6.11 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $2,000 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS
COMMUNITIES GROUP (SICG)
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Adopt a resolution authorizing Councilmember Morales to use City Council FY 23/24 budgeted discretionary funds of $2,000 in financial support of the Supporting Indigenous Communities Group (SICG) for their 2024 Annual Red Dress Day - Raising Awareness of Murdered and Missing Indigenous People event.
Carried
6.13 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE LEASE -PURCHASE
AGREEMENT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
AN AERIAL LADDER TRUCK IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and accept the terms of the Lease -Purchase Agreement with Leasing 2 for the financing of an aerial ladder truck in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Carried
6.12 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $15,000 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 23/24 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF NEW HOPE FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS AND
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Councilmember Morales introduced Phillip Rodriguez with the New Hope for Youth organization.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 4:25 p.m.
Phillip Rodriguez provided information regarding his organization and the services they provide to at -risk youth and their parents, children in foster care, etc.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 4:28 p.m.
Councilmember Perez requested an additional $5,000 from his discretionary funds be provided to the New Hope for Youth organization.
Councilmember Burns requested Mr. Rodriguez provide a future update to the City Council regarding his organization, preferably before the July City Council recess.
Councilmember Resendiz expressed concern regarding the proposed resolution and stated he would not support it.
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Morales
Adopt a resolution authorizing Councilmember Morales to use City Council FY 23/24 budgeted discretionary funds of $15,000 and authorizing Councilmember Perez to use City Council FY 23/24 budgeted discretionary funds of $5,000 in financial support of the New Hope for Youth programs.
Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Morales, and Councilmember Burns
Noes (1): Councilmember Resendiz
Carried (4 to 1)
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
7.1 DISCUSSION REGARDING LOCAL PREFERENCE ORDINANCE FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson provided the staff report.
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Mayor Casey opened public comment at 4:44 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 4A4 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz supported removing the local work prioritization criteria.
Councilmember Perez supported prioritizing eligibility for first responders and teachers to own in Hollister.
Councilmember Morales supported households that work in Hollister as a higher priority than those that live and work in Hollister.
Councilmember Burns commented on affordable housing programs in other jurisdictions.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to consult with other local agencies to learn about their programs, and return with additional information.
7.2 INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24 QUARTER 3 (Q3) BUDGET MONITORING
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided the staff report.
City Manager David Mirrione provided information regarding the FY 2024- 25 budget development process.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 5:29 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 5:29 p.m.
7.3 QUARTERLY CITY COUNCIL BROWN ACT TRAINING
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 5:53 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 5:53 p.m.
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
8.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
Councilmember Morales reported on upcoming meetings of the Monterey Division of CalCities and joint meeting of CALCOG (California Council of Governments) and the Self Help Counties Coalition.
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Mayor Casey reported on a meeting of San Benito County's Homeless Task Force.
8.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
Councilmember Resendiz requested an update from the San Benito Council of Governments and Caltrans regarding roadwork on Highways 156 and 25 and requested staff look into Rosemary Porras's request and write a letter to school district in support of afterschool programs.
Councilmember Burns requested a future Council agenda item to discuss the request by Darin Del Curto for an extension on payment of impact fees for the 400 Block of San Benito Street; requested staff look into creation of City afterschool programs for Hollister students; requested staff start the process to renovate 190 Maple Street for staff use; and use discretionary funds to name the 190 Maple Street building for Frank Valenzuela and install a memorial plaque there.
Councilmember Morales reported she attended Youth Alliance and Every Child in California events. Councilmember Morales requested a future agenda item to follow-up on findings of a recent investigation.
Mayor Casey supported requests for a future agenda item on the request by Darin Del Curto and supported writing a letter regarding afterschool programs.
City Mirrione David Mirrione requested and received consensus on the requested items and provided information regarding the process for naming of a City facility.
8.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
1. Updated City Council Projects
9. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:06 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:06 p.m.
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Casey adjourned the meeting into closed session at 6:07 p.m.
9.1 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
9.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LIABILITY CLAIMS
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.95
Claimants: Maria Mendez, Melissa Soliz, Patricia Castro, and Yaneth Solis Agency Claimed Against: City of Hollister
9.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property.- 25,466 square foot public right-of-way located on McCray Street, south of Park Street and east of Prospect Avenue in Hollister, California Agency Negotiator: David Mirrione, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Toro Petroleum
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
10. CLOSED SESSION -REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casey adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
12. VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of May 21, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on May 17, 2024 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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