City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
December 17, 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
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
Rudy Picha, District 1
Priscilla de Anda, District 4
Members Absent: Dolores Morales, District 3
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Casey called the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 4:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
No report.
5. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No comments.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
Moved by: Council Member Burns
Seconded by: Council Member Perez
The consent calendar items are approved.
1 Ayes (4): Mayor Casey, Council Member Perez, Council Member Resendiz, and Council Member Burns
Absent (1): Council Member Morales
Carried (4 to 0)
6.1 DECEMBER 2, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Moved by: Council Member Burns
Seconded by: Council Member Perez
Approve Minutes
Carried
6.2 DECEMBER 3, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Moved by: Council Member Burns
Seconded by: Council Member Perez
Approve Minutes
Carried
6.3 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS RECEIVED AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO JV LUCAS PAVING, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT, CHANGE ORDERS,
AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SECTION 1
GRIND AND OVERLAY PROJECT
Moved by: Council Member Burns
Seconded by: Council Member Perez
Adopt a resolution accepting the bids received and awarding a contract in the amount of $445,250.00 to JV Lucas Paving, Inc. and authorizing the city manager to execute the contract, change orders that do not exceed $90,000, and other related documents for the section 1 grind & overlay road rehabilitation project CIP C2211 and any necessary budget adjustments.
Carried
2 6.4 A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5,
2024 AND DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS
AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Moved by: Council Member Burns
Seconded by: Council Member Perez
Adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the consolidated general municipal election held on November 5, 2024, and declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
Carried
7. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
7.1 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Perez, Councilmember Burns, and Mayor Casey were recognized for their service to the community and time serving on the Hollister City Council.
City Manager David Mirrione presented a plaque to each of the outgoing members of Council and thanked them for their service.
Mayor Casey opened public comment at 4:16 p.m.
Devon Pack thanked the outgoing members of the City Council for their service.
Bob Tiffany thanked the outgoing members of the City Council for their service.
Jeanie Wallace thanked the outgoing members of the City Council for their service.
Elia Salinas thanked the outgoing members of the City Council for their service.
Carly Robles spoke against the outgoing members of the City Council.
Joe thanked the outgoing members of the City Council for their service.
Mayor Casey closed public comment at 4:29 p.m.
Mayor Casey called a recess at 4:29 p.m.
7.2 SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
3 City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth administered the oath of office to the incoming members of the City Council: Councilmember Rudy Picha, Councilmember Priscilla de Anda, and Mayor Roxanne Stephens.
The City Council reconvened at 4:51 p.m.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 4:55 p.m.
Carly Robles congratulated the incoming members of the City Council.
Elia Salinas commented on the oaths taken by the members of the City Council and supported civility among the Council and the public.
Alex Miller congratulated Councilmember Picha on his election to the City Council.
Joe congratulated the incoming members of the City Council.
Mickie Luna congratulated the incoming members of the City Council.
Bella Rosales congratulated the incoming members of the City Council.
Danny Barrera Jr. with Jovenes de Antano congratulated the incoming members of the City Council and commented on the support of the seniors in the Hollister community.
Celeste Bocanegra congratulated the incoming members of the City Council and commented on the public's First Amendment rights.
Peter Hernandez congratulated the incoming members of the City Council and supported rescinding the censure of Councilmember Resendiz.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:13 p.m.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 SELECTION AND OATH FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth provided the staff report.
Councilmember Picha stated his interest in serving as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:15 p.m.
Joe supported Councilmember Resendiz serving as Mayor Pro Tempore due his experience in serving on the City Council.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:16 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
10 Appointing Councilmember Picha to serve as Vice Mayor for calendar year 2025.
Ayes (4): Council Member Resendiz, Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, and Council Member de Anda
Absent (1): Council Member Morales
Carried (4 to 0)
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Resendiz pulled Item 9.2 from the consent calendar.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:18 p.m.
Elia Salinas commented that Councilmember Resendiz is ineligible to use City travel funds due to adoption of a previous City Council resolution barring it.
Elia Salinas opposed the appointment of Councilmember Resendiz for Council Committee assignments due to adoption of a previous City Council resolution barring it.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:23 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
The consent calendar items are approved, except item 9.2.
Ayes (4): Council Member Resendiz, Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, and Council Member de Anda
Absent (1): Council Member Morales
Carried (4 to 0)
9.1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
TO TRAVEL FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS
AND COUNCILMEMBERS ACADEMY JANUARY 22-24, 2025, IN
SACRAMENTO, CA
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving travel expenses for Mayor Stephens and Councilmembers Picha, Resendiz, and de Anda for the League of 5 California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy, January 22-24, 2025, in Sacramento, CA.
Carried
9.3 APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE AGENCY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENTS
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Designate primary and alternate appointees for all external agency and City Council Committee assignments as recommended by the Mayor.
Carried
9.4 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, AIRPORT
ADVISORY COMMISSION, AND THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Ratify Commissioner appointments to the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Airport Advisory Commission, and the Arts & Culture Commission.
Carried
9.2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNCILMEMBER MORALES TO
TRAVEL FOR THE 2025 CIVIC WELL POLICYMAKERS
CONFERENCE, MARCH 13-16, 2025, IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz opposed using City funds for this item and requested a future item to discuss the City's Council travel policy.
Moved by: Mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Adopt a resolution approving travel expenses for Councilmember Morales for the 2025 Civic Well Policymakers Conference, March 13-16, 2025, in Yosemite National Park.
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Ayes (2): Mayor Stephens, and Council Member de Anda
Noes (2): Council Member Resendiz, and Council Member Picha Absent (1): Council Member Morales
Fail (2 to 2)
10. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
No reports.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
1. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:30 p.m.
Erik Larsen spoke in support of the Trade Orientation Program and the use of project labor agreements by the City of Hollister to support training for underrepresented individuals and apprenticeship programs.
Rob Bernosky spoke regarding the impacts of project labor agreements on small businesses.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5.35 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return at a future City Council meeting with agenda items regarding the following: project labor agreements; creation of an ad hoc committee related the Fire Services Contract negotiations; moving the City Council regular meetings to the first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m.; and discussion of the 2025 Motorcycle Rally.
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Mirrione commented on upcoming events in the City including the ice rink.
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5.39 p.m.
Elia Salinas commented on the scheduled evaluation of the city manager and city attorney at the first meeting for the new members of the City Council and supported staff being able to oversee City operations without direct interference by the City Council.
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Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5.42 p.m.
The City Council recessed at 5.42 p.m.
Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 6:07 p.m.
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 (2 cases)
11.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
11.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Attorney
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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