CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 4:00 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
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.
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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.)
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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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
5.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1 CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
5.2 PRESENTATION BY NEW HOPE FOR YOUTH
5.3 PRESENTATION BY COUNCIL OF SAN BENITO COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (SBCOG) REGARDING HIGHWAY 25
6.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.
7.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 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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amended MOU between the City of Hollister and HPOA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amended MOU between the City of Hollister and SEIU, Local 521.
7.1 APPROVE AUGUST 20, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve August 20, 2024 meeting minutes.
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessments funds attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessments funds attached.
7.3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY- FILED BY CHRISTINE SWANK
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
7.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ZEROAVIA, INC. FOR SPACE TO LOCATE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PROPERTY
AT THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a Ground Lease Agreement with ZeroAvia, Inc. for space to locate equipment and other property at the Hollister Municipal Airport; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute the Ground Lease Agreement in a form approved by City Attorney.
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND HOLLISTER DOWNTOWN
ASSOCIATION FOR FY 24/25 FOR THE CALIFORNIA MAINSTREET PROGRAM
IN DOWNTOWN HOLLISTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hollister and Hollister Downtown Association for FY 24/25.
7.6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CITY COUNCIL FY 24/25 BUDGETED DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,600 FOR DIA DE
LOS MUERTOS DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION EVENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing Councilmember Resendiz to use City Council FY 24/25 budgeted discretionary funds in the amount of $8,600 for Dia de los Muertos downtown events.
7.7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CITY COUNCIL FY 24/25 BUDGETED DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500 FOR
SECOND HOLLISTER NATIVE GATHERING EVENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Perez to use City Council FY 24/25 budgeted discretionary funds in the amount not to exceed $11,500 in combined efforts in support of the Second Hollister Native Gathering events.
7.8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNCILMEMBER MORALES TO TRAVEL FOR
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO, OCTOBER 16-18, 2024, IN LONG BEACH, CA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving travel expenses for Councilmember Morales for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Oct.16-18, 2024, in Long Beach, CA.
7.9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE ADAMS ASHBY GROUP FOR GRANT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
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SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving, and authorizing the City Manager to execute, an Agreement to provide Consulting Services related to the West Gateway Improvement Project and any future Grant applications and awards from the Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
7.10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR CPR CLASSES FOR SAN BENITO COUNTY BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH EMPLOYEES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution for the City Manager to execute a contract for CPR Classes for San Benito County Behavioral Health Employees.
7.11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITH THE 33RD DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2024 SAN BENITO COUNTY FAIR RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for emergency medical services with the 33rd Agricultural Association for the San Benito County Fair.
7.12 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND THE HOLLISTER POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (HPOA).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amended MOU between the City of Hollister and HPOA.
7.13 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 521
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amended MOU between the City of Hollister and SEIU, Local 521.
8.PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.30 – SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Introduce an ordinance amending Hollister Municipal Code Chapter 9.30- “Shopping Cart Containment” adding language to align with state law and updating a reference to another state law.
8.2 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF SITE & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 2022-6 (APPEAL 2024-2)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold a public hearing to consider Appeal 2024-2 and adopt a resolution upholding the Planning Commission decision to deny Site and Architectural Review 2022-6.
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9.COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 PARS SECTION 115 TRUST – OPEB PREFUNDING AND PENSION RATE
STABILIZATION PROGRAM (PRSP) PRESENTATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive presentation and provide staff direction to return to City Council with an agreement with PARS to establish the Pension Rate Stabilization Program.
9.2 SEWER SYSTEM UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive informational report.
9.3 UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY PARK FUNDED THROUGH PROPOSITION 68 GRANT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the report and provide possible direction to staff.
9.4 OROSCO GROUP CANNABIS LICENSE FEE REFUND
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Deny Orosco Group’s request to grant a $119,872.00 refund for cannabis license fees.
9.5 BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFICIENT MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide input on provisions to be included in a City Council policy on Public Meetings.
10.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.
10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11.CLOSED SESSION
11.1 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 (4 cases)
11.2 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: one case. The threat of litigation is City of Hollister City Council Meeting
from Eduardo Mondragon.
11.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Natmar L.P., et al. v. City of Hollister, et al.
San Benito Superior Court Case No. CU-23-00183
11.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Natmar L.P., et al. v. City of Hollister, et al.
San Benito Superior Court Case No. CU-23-00282
12.ADJOURNMENT
13.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of September 3, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on August 30, 2024 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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