City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
December 3, 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 regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 4:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1 RECOGNITION OF PAUL DA SILVA IN HONOR OF HIS RETIREMENT Mayor Casey presented a proclamation to Information Systems & Technology Director Paul Da Silva.
City Manager David Mirrione provided comments thanking Mr. Da Silva for his many contributions and commitment to the City of Hollister.
6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Brenda Weatherly provided an update on the San Benito Leadership Institute program.
1 Shawna expressed concern regarding the behavior and sharing of false information by candidates and Councilmember Resendiz during the recent election.
Chris Furtado expressed concern regarding the intersection of Fourth Street and San Benito due to trucks utilizing this route and the potential for accidents there.
Mr. Furtado supported installation of a three-way stop at this intersection.
Sue Logue thanked Councilmembers Perez, Morales, and Burns and Mayor Casey for their service to the community.
Carl DiLeonardo thanked Councilmembers Perez, Morales, and Burns and Mayor Casey for their service to the community and recounted some of their accomplishments.
Valerie Harmssen expressed concern about negative comments shared by the public at the Council meeting.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
To approve the Consent Agenda except for Item 7.1
Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Resendiz, and Councilmember Burns
Absent (1): Councilmember Morales
Carried (4 to 0)
7.2 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1255 AMENDING HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.06 — PROCEDURES FOR SUPPLIES, PROPERTY, AND
SERVICES
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Resendiz
Adopt Ordinance 1255 amending Article II (Purchasing) of Chapter 3.06 (Procedures for Supplies, Property, and Services) of the Hollister Municipal Code
Carried
7.1 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1254 AMENDING HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04 — COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Thompson provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz opposed the proposed changes to the ordinance.
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Perez
Adopt Ordinance 1254 amending Hollister Municipal Code Section 2.04 Ayes (3): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, and Councilmember Burns Noes (1): Councilmember Resendiz
Absent (1): Councilmember Morales
Carried (3 to 1)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 2040 GENERAL PLAN, CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, AGRICULTURAL
LANDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM, AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT
Planning Manager Eva Kelly and David Early, with City consultant Placeworks, provided the staff presentation.
Councilmember Morales arrived at 4:36 p.m.
Mayor Casey requested and received clarification regarding the timeline for developing the General Plan Update; requirements on the City to designate areas for housing rather than develop any housing itself; expansion of the City's sphere of influence; and potential zoning within the City's sphere of influence.
Councilmember Resendiz expressed concern regarding the proposed expansion of the sphere of influence and the additional costs incurred to revise the proposed General Plan Update.
Mayor Casey opened the public hearing at 5:20 p.m.
Kathy Sanchez opposed approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Larry Rebecchi opposed approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
3 Willis Pack supported approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Fallon Greig opposed approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Mary Hsia-Coron opposed approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Bridgette Baumann -Thorp opposed approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Devon Pack supported approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Carol Lenoir supported approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Dennis Martin, speaking on behalf of Business Industry Association Bay Area, supported approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Jon Casey supported approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Valerie Harmssen opposed approval of the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Mayor Casey closed the public hearing at 5:50 p.m.
Mayor Casey expressed concern regarding the impact of housing developments in San Benito County on the City and the need to follow state law.
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Morales
Adopt a resolution Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, making Findings of Overriding Considerations relating to the Mitigation Measures and Project Alternatives, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
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Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Morales, and Councilmember Burns
Noes (1): Councilmember Resendiz
Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Morales
Adopt a resolution adopting the 2040 General Plan.
Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Morales, and Councilmember Burns
Noes (1): Councilmember Resendiz
Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Morales
Adopt a resolution adopting a Climate Action Plan.
Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Morales, and Councilmember Burns
Noes (1): Councilmember Resendiz
Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by: Councilmember Burns
Seconded by: Councilmember Morales
Introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 17.28 Agricultural Lands Preservation Program to Title 17, Zoning, of the Municipal Code, and schedule a second reading and adoption of the ordinance for the January 21, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council.
Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Morales, and Councilmember Burns
Noes (1): Councilmember Resendiz
Carried (4 to 1)
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9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
9.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Resendiz left the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
No reports.
9.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Perez thanked the Hollister Downtown Association for their work organizing the Lights on Parade. Councilmember Perez recognized Mary Rocha Souza on her 101st birthday.
Councilmember Morales reported she attended the California League of Cities meeting and was elected to serve as the Vice President for the Monterey Region and appointed to serve on the Public Safety Committee.
Mayor Casey thanked the Hollister Downtown Association for their work organizing the Lights on Parade.
1. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with an agenda item to address sidewalk maintenance in Sunnyslope Village and also near Fairhaven.
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City Manager David Mirrione reported he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in October.
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casey adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
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Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
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