CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 15, 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
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 (1 case)
5.CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
6.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
6.1 EMILIA BANUELOS ROJAS PROCLAMATION
6.2 PRESENTATION BY CALTRANS PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 156
6.3 PRESENTATION BY HEAVIN HELPS: UPLIFTING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH
OUTREACH AND SUPPORT
6.4 URBAN AREA WATER MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive report.
7.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.
8.COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 CONSIDERATION OF ACTION PERTAINING TO THE ALLEGED CONDUCT OF
VICE MAYOR ROLAN RESENDIZ IN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.04, ET AL. ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE COUNCIL CODE OF
ETHICS AND CONDUCT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff has no recommendation. This is a council matter.
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 unless requested by a member of the City Council, a staff member, or a member of the City of Hollister City Council Meeting
public. There will be one public comment period for all items on the Consent Agenda.
9.1 APPROVE OCTOBER 1, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
9.2 WARRANT REGISTER OCTOBER 15, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessments funds attached.
9.3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF TAXIWAY A
AND CONNECTING TAXIWAYS AT THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving application for and acceptance of a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2024-25 grant for design services for the reconstruction of Taxiway A and connecting Taxiways at the Hollister Municipal Airport (“FAA Grant”); and
2. Approving application for and acceptance of a State of California Caltrans match grant (“Caltrans Grant”); and
3. Authorizing City Manager or his designee (“Authorized Officers”) to execute FAA and CalTrans grant applications, grant agreements, and other necessary documents contemplated herein; and
4. Authorizing the Administrative Services Department to make necessary accounting and budgetary entries; and
5. Authorizing and directing the Authorized Officers, and each of them, for and in the name of and on behalf of the City, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents that they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to, and comply with the terms and intent of the resolution. All actions heretofore taken by such officers and agents that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of the resolution shall hereby be ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects.
9.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANTS FOR RELOCATION AND REPLACEMENT OF A SECTION OF AIRPORT
OPERATIONS AREA PERIMETER FENCE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Approving application for and acceptance of a U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bipartisan Law Fiscal Year 2024-25 grant for relocation and replacement of a section of airport operations area perimeter fence at the Hollister Municipal Airport (“FAA Grant”); and
2. Approving application for and acceptance of a State of California Caltrans match grant (“Caltrans Grant”); and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee (“Authorized Officers”) to execute FAA and CalTrans grant applications, grant agreements, and other necessary documents contemplated herein; and 4. Authorizing the Administrative Services Department to make necessary accounting and budgetary entries; and
5. Authorizing and directing the Authorized Officers, and each of them, for and in the name of and on behalf of the City, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents that they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry City of Hollister City Council Meeting
out, give effect to, and comply with the terms and intent of the resolution. All actions heretofore taken by such officers and agents that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of the resolution shall hereby be ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects.
9.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ZEROAVIA, INC. FOR SPACE TO LOCATE EQUIPMENT AT THE HOLLISTER
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a Ground Lease with ZeroAvia, Inc. for space to locate equipment at the Hollister Municipal Airport; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Ground Lease Agreement
9.6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VICE-MAYOR RESENDIZ TO USE $7,000 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 24/25 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR LAS
POSADAS CELEBRATION EVENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing Vice Mayor Resendiz to use up to $7,000 of FY 24/25 City Council budgeted discretionary funds in financial support to Jovenes de Antaño’s for the Las Posadas celebration events, which includes up to $158 of City administrative support, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements.
9.7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR CASEY TO USE $22,300 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 24/25 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR ADVERTISING
COSTS TO VISIT SAN BENITO COUNTY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing Mayor Casey to use up to $22,300 of FY 24/25 City Council budgeted discretionary funds, which includes up to $2,300 of City administrative support, for Visit San Benito County to advertise San Benito County as a tourist destination.
9.8 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $11,300 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 24/25 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF
THE NEW HOPE FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing Councilmember Morales to use City Council FY 24/25 budgeted discretionary funds of $11,300 in financial support, which includes up to $1,300 of City administrative support, for the New Hope for Youth programs.
9.9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) TO PROVIDE SECTION 115 TRUST SERVICES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to provide Section 115 Trust Services.
9.10 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE
OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY AT PROSPECT AVENUE AND JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Adopt a resolution approving and delegating authority to the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
9.11 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN LYNN LAKE AND THE CITY OF HOLLISTER FOR THE AFFORDABLE UNITS LOCATED AT 204 HAWKINS STREET
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Affordable Housing Agreement between Lynn Lake and the City of Hollister for the affordable residential project located at 204 Hawkins Street.
9.12 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CANNABIS REGULATORY PERMIT RENEWAL 2024/ 2025 CULTIVATION FOR 3GM INC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the renewal of a regulatory permit for 3GM Inc. to operate a cannabis cultivation facility located at 1891 Airway Drive.
9.13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR A TEMPORARY
TRANSFER OF VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT TO THE HOLLISTER FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California Office of Emergency Services for a temporary transfer of vehicular equipment to the Hollister Fire Department.
9.14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RENEWED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER AND HOLLISTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR POLICE SCHOOL
OFFICER SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a renewed agreement between the City of Hollister and Hollister High School for Police School Resource Officer services, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate additional revisions based on school board feedback, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
10.COUNCIL BUSINESS
10.1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SAN BENITO COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the San Benito County Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement to increase terms for member agency appointments to the Board of Directors.
10.2 A RESOLUTION EXECUTING A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management and sign all necessary documents, including any amendments, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
10.3 CONSIDERATION OF ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING City of Hollister City Council Meeting
AND SUPPORTING THE HOLLISTER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, DEDICATION, HEROISM, AND COMMITMENT TO THE
SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff has no recommendation. This is a council matter.
10.4 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL POLICY RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a report regarding the City Council Travel Policy and provide direction to staff regarding possible amendments, including the possible introduction of pooled travel funds. If changes are so desired, City Council to adopt a resolution making necessary changes to the City Council Travel Policy.
11.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.
11.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
11.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
12.CLOSED SESSION
12.1 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 (1 case)
12.2 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 (3 cases)
13.ADJOURNMENT
14.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of October 15, 2024 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on October 11, 2024 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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