City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
October 15, 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
Tim Burns, District 4
Members Absent: Dolores Morales, District 3
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the regular 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 Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item title.
The City Council convened into closed session at 4:02 p.m.
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) The City Council reconvened into open session at 4:19 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
City Attorney Mary Lerner reported in closed session on October 1, 2024, Councilmember Burns moved, and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to initiate litigation against Yvonne Sanchez and The Baler Bar and Grill. 1 Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Resendiz absent).
6. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
6.1 EMILIA BANUELOS ROJAS PROCLAMATION
Mayor Casey read and presented a proclamation to Emilia Banuelos Rojas for her 101st birthday.
6.2 PRESENTATION BY CALTRANS PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON
HIGHWAY 156
Kara Kong, Outreach Consultant to Caltrans District 5, provided an update regarding the Highway 156 improvement project.
6.3 PRESENTATION BY HEAVIN HELPS: UPLIFTING THE COMMUNITY
THROUGH OUTREACH AND SUPPORT
Tim Heavin with the Heavin Helps organization provided a presentation regarding his organization's work to support the unhoused community. Mr.
Heavin requested the City of Hollister provide $80,000 in financial support to the organization.
Councilmember Burns suggested Mr. Heavin provide a similar presentation to the City of San Juan Bautista and County of San Benito.
Mayor Casey suggested Mr. Heavin create a business plan and present it to the Council at a future meeting.
6.4 URBAN AREA WATER MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION
Holly Kennedy with HDR Inc. provided the staff report.
Jeff Cattaneo, General Manager for the San Benito County Water District, provided information regarding funding options for implementing the Urban Water Master Plan.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 5:13 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 5:13 p.m.
7. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Jesse Brar expressed concern regarding the time it takes for the City to schedule and complete building inspections.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 *THIS ITEM IS REMOVED* CONSIDERATION OF ACTION PERTAINING
TO THE ALLEGED CONDUCT OF VICE MAYOR ROLAN RESENDIZ IN
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF 'MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS2.04, ET AL. 2 ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE COUNCIL CODE OF ETHICS AND
CONDUCT
9. CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 5:21 p.m.
Mark Starritt expressed concern regarding the proposed ground lease with ZeroAvia and the ground pad proposed for installation.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 5:24 p.m.
Councilmember Burns pulled item 9.5 from the Consent Calendar and registered his opposition to Item
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
The consent calendar items are approved, except for items 9.5 and 9.12.
Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Resendiz, and Councilmember Burns
Absent (1): Councilmember Morales
Carried (4 to 0)
9.1 APPROVE OCTOBER 1, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
9.2 WARRANT REGISTER OCTOBER 15, 2024
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General -Special Enterprise -Assessments funds attached.
Carried
9.3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR AND
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF TAXIWAY AAND CONNECTING TAXIWAYS AT
THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
3 Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
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 appiication for and acceptance of a State of California Caltrans match gram ("Caltrans Grant"); and
3. Authorizing City Manager or his designee ("Authorized Officers") to execute FAA and C,alTrans grant applications, grant agreements, and other necessary documents cont-ernplated herein; and
4. Authorizing the Administrative Services Department to make necessary accounting and budgetary ei,tries; and
5. Authorizing and directing the Authorized Officers, and each of them, for and in the name of and on baiiaif cif 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.
Carried
9.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE
OF GRANTS FOR RELOCATION AND REPLACEMENT OF A SECTION
OF AIRPORT OPERATION*—j' .AREA PERIMETER FENCE
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendi!
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 ae 9d acceptance of a State of California Caltrans match grant ("Caltrans Giant"), and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee ("Authorized Officers") to execute FAA and CalTrans grant applications, grant agreements, and r!
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 deiiver any and ail 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.
Carried
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
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by:cuncilmember Resendiz
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 Antano's for the i_as Posadas celebration events, which includes up to $158 of City administrative support, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements.
Carried
9.7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING i+liAYOR CASEY TO USE $22,300 OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGE-TEL FY :)4/�)5 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR
ADVERTISING COSTS TO VISIT SAN BENITO COUNTY
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
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.
Carried
5 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
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
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 $'i ,300 of City administrative support, for the New Hope for Youth programs.
Carried
9.9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, -IN AGI�:i;EMENT WITH PUBLIC
AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) TO PROVIDE SECTION
115 TRUST SERVtCCS
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Cc:incilmember Resendiz
Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Public Agency Retirement Services (PANS) to provide Section 115 Trust Services.
Carried
9.10 RESOLUTIOIvi AN. AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE
, ND SALLY ` F S�ja=IIFILU ; Z'EAL �ROPERTYAT PROSPECT AVENUE
AND JOI IT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Counciirr�ember Resendiz
Adopt a resolution approving and delegating authority to the City Manager to execute the AgreemenE.
Carried
9.11 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN LYN1% LAKE AND THE E CITY OF HOLLISTER FOR THE AFFORDABLE UNITS LOCATED AY 04 HAWKINS STREET
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Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
Adopt a resolution approving the Affordable Housing Agreement between Lynn Lake and the City or Hollister for the affordable residential project located at 204 Hawkins Street.
Carried
9.13 A RESOLUTION J 't-H—H Gi Y COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
AUTHORIZINGTHE 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
Moved by: Cour:cil�-Tiember Perez
Seconded by: Counc!mernber Resendiz
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 Holiister Fire Department.
Carried
9.14 A RESOLUTIO`� A E'4E-WED AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HOLLI--J R AND HOLL187 =R HIGH SCHOOL FOR
POLICE SCHOOLL 3i yiCER SERVICES
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded bv: Resendiz
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 co negotiate additional revisions based on school board feedback, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Carried
9.5 A RESOLUTION APPRUVn�JG i� GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ZEROAVIA, INC. FOR SPACE TO LOCATE EQUIPMENT AT THE
HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
7 Airport Director Jeff Crechirou provided the staff report, including additional information regarding the proposed ground pad included in the lease.
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
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 Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Resendiz, and Councilmember Burns
Absent (1): Councilmember Morales
Carried (4 to 0)
9.12 A RESOLUTION _APPROVING A CANNABIS REGULATORY PERMIT RENEWAL 2t12412025 G JLTIVA`t ON FOR 3GM INC.
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
Adopt a resolution approving the renewal of a regulatory permit for 3GM Inc. to operate a cannabis cultivation facility located at 1891 Airway Drive.
Ayes (3): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, and Councilmember Resendiz
Noes (1): Counciimr nber Burns
Absent (1): Councilmember Morales
Carried (3 to 1)
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
10.1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SAN BENITO
COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT
City Manager David Mirricne and Osman Mufti, San Benito Council of Governments (S3COG) General Counsel, provided the staff report.
Moved by: Councilmember Perez
Seconded by: Councilmember Burns
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.
Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Resendiz, and Councilmember Burns
Absent (1): Councilmember Morales
Carried (4 to 0)
10.3 CONSIDERATION OF ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING AND SUP- P i= Yh'gG 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 .1;U'_9 [ :
Staff has no recommendation. This is a council matter.
City Attorney iUar, Len ;Er ,,-)r3v ded the staff report.
Mayor Casc-� oi,� n �. :i� ccmr sent at 6:07 p.m.
There were no spe�f<ers os'his item.
Mayor Casey cl-osed at 6:07 p.m.
Councilmember :=.Eserdiz expressed co:icern that the resolution would tie the hands of a future City Council.
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconders by: Councilmernper Perez
Adopt a resolution recognizing and supporting the Hollister Fire Department for '::-E. c-;septic, al service, dedication, heroism, and commitment -L-o the safety and weli-being of the City and its residents.
Ayes (3): Mayor Casey, Counciln-jember Perez, and Councilmember Burns Noes (1): Counc-►imei- -ie ,,�Esei-ibiz
Absent (1�: Council;:;a'�e{ I�llc:les
Carried (3` L�
10 10.4 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL POLICY
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided the staff report.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:18 p.m
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Casey closed ;public con-irnen it at 6:18 p.m.
Councilmember Burns s:!ggestec` n ,embers of the City Council could allocated their travel funds to the pool if they do not intend to travel during a fiscal year.
By consensus the Council supported changes to the travel funds for the mayor to have $5,000 in travel `i-,nds, the remaining members of Council would have $4,000 in tra, 4 funds, and $-4,000 in pooled travel funds.
Additionally, members of Council can opt to allocate their unused travel funds to the pooled. travel funds.
Moved by: Cor:nci'me-, nber Bums
Seconded by: `li nem�.er `:Ierez
Receive a report regarding the City Council Travel Policy and provide direction to stare regarding possible amendments, including the possible introduction of pooied travel funds. it changes are so desired, City Council to adopt a resolution making necessary changes to the City Council Travel Policy.
Ayes (3): ;Mayor as y, „ounc i,.-,1embe,r Perez, and Councilmember Burns Noes (1): Councilmerber Resendiz
Absent (1): Councilmember Morales
Carried (0 to i )
11. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
11.1 COMMITTEE ASSICNMEN TS
Mayor Casey reported or,, an upcoming Town Hall on October 29 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the motorcycle rally.
11.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Burns reported on a issue raised by a constituent regarding discing at the 'baseball fields at Memorial Park getting dust on nearby homes.
11 Councilmember Perez requested the meeting be adjourned in honor of John vanErven.
1. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Casey made a motion to object to consideration of the item due the item being brought forward by Councilmember Resendiz being previously considered by the Council and addressed by the City Attorney. Mayor Casey requested a vote on her motion.
Councilmember Resendiz requested to speak as a member of the public for this item f -:here was riot Council discussion.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 6:46 p.m.
Rolan Resendiz spoke as a member of the public and expressed concern regarding Councilmember Perez serving on the Hollister City Council due to past convictions.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 6:49 p.m.
By consensus the City Council directed staff to not bring the item for a future agenda.
11.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Mirrion.e reported the Planning and Building Departments will now be open to the public on Fridays.
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
12. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Mary Lerne, read tn,s olcsad session item titles.
Mayor Casey opened public cernment at 6:51 p.rr!.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Casey closed :-a!D is I-IT:3, 3 :51 I�..r.
Councilmembers Pere ic!' Bury is ; le meeting.
Due to a lack of 0'.°0:urr, the Clty Council did not meet in closed session.
12.1 CONFERENCE CCU ISEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVI-7-iRNMENT CODE 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 or the Government Code (1 case)
12.2 CONFERENC t� VviTm 0---GAL COUNSEL -ANYICIPAYED LITIGATION PURSUANY DE 54956.9
12 Significant exposure to iitigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (3 cases)
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casey adjourned the meeting at 6.52 p.m. in honor of John vanErven, who recently passed.
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