Hollister City Council
January 21, 2025

CITY OF HOLLISTER

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m.

City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Roxanne Stephens, Mayor David Mirrione, City Manager Rudy Picha, Council Member, District 1 Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney Rolan Resendiz, Council Member, District 2
Dolores Morales, Council Member, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, Council Member, District 4

Gordon Machado, City Treasurer

A JOINT MEETING OF THE HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO

THE HOLLISTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A joint meeting of the Hollister City Council and the Successor Agency to the Hollister Redevelopment Agency is hereby called for the purpose of conducting city business.

NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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1.CALL TO ORDER

2.ROLL CALL

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT

5.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.

6.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.

6.1 APPROVE DECEMBER 17, 2024 MEETING MINUTES

6.2 APPROVE JANUARY 7, 2025 MEETING MINUTES

6.3 WARRANT REGISTER JANUARY 21, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessment Funds attached.

6.4 ORDINANCE 1256 APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADOPT CHAPTER 17.28 AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt Ordinance 1256 approving a zoning ordinance amendment to adopt Chapter

17.28 Agricultural Lands Preservation Program.

6.5 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY SUZANNE PETRAY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.

6.6 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY SERGIO GARCIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.

6.7 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY VERONICA VELASQUEZ
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

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Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.

6.8 RATIFY APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE AIRPORT ADVISORY

COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Ratify appointments to the Airport Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission.

6.9 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-170 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt the proposed resolution rescinding Resolution 2024-170 dated October 15, 2024, and reaffirming the City’s commitment to sustainable public safety services and fiscal responsibility.

6.10 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING

AGREEMENT FOR VETERINARY SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF

HOLLISTER AND SAN BENITO VETERINARY CENTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a first amendment to an agreement between the City of Hollister and San Benito Veterinary Center for veterinary services.

6.11 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 2101 BERT DRIVE PROJECT INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4 ANNEXATION NO. 59 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of 2101 Bert Drive Project into CFD #4.

6.12 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CITY OF HOLLISTER

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the City of Hollister Professional Services Agreement for Water Rate and Capacity Fees Study with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.; and

2. Approving a supplemental Budget Adjustment Request form.

7.PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 02.04.050 (MEETINGS- TIME AND PLACE) OF CHAPTER 02.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt an ordinance amending Section 02.04.050 (“Meetings – Time and place – Held in conformity with state law”) of chapter 02.04 (“City Council”) of title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the City of Hollister (“City”) Municipal Code.

8.COUNCIL BUSINESS

8.1 THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND THE COUNCIL OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

GOVERNMENTS (SBCOG) PARTNERING ON TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR

CALTRANS FUNDING
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Authorize the City of Hollister to be a co-sponsor with the Council of San Benito County Governments (SBCOG) on two Caltrans grant applications that offer community benefits and budget savings.

8.2 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive an informational update.

8.3 CITY COUNCIL, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO

THE CITY OF HOLLISTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 RECOGNIZED

OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Staff recommends the City Council, in their capacity as the Successor Agency to the City of Hollister RDA, approve the FY 2025-26 ROPS.

9.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.

9.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.

9.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council

1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Restricting city services to only within city limits - Councilmember Resendiz

9.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT

1.CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS LIST

10.CLOSED SESSION

10.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: (City Manager David Mirrione and Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga)
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA); and un-represented employees in classifications designated as Confidential, Mid-Management, and Executive Management

10.2 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 City of Hollister City Council Meeting

section 54956.9 of the Government Code (1 case)

11.ADJOURNMENT

12.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of January 21, 2025 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on January 15, 2025 per Government Code Section 54954.2.

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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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1 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
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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.

2 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

3 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

4 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 Antaño 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

5 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

6 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.

7 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 Cit y 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.

8 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 EVALU ATION 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.

Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk

1 City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Special Meeting

January 7, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

Members Present: Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
Rudy Picha, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, District 4

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

4. CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:

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 (4 cases)

4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: (City Manager David Mirrione and Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga)
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA); and un-represented employees in classifications designated as Executive Management

4.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8

2 Property: 365 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Agency Negotiator: David Mirrione, City Manager
Negotiating Party: San Benito County Polytechnic Academy Under Negotiation: Lease Terms

4.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Sywak v. City of Hollister, et al. San Benito County Superior Court Case No. CU-24-00332
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:01 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:01 p.m.

Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting into closed session at 6:03 p.m.

The City Council reconvened in open session 6:26 p.m. and stated the closed session would be continued following the open session agenda items.

5. CLOSED SESSION- REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.

6. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
The consent calendar items are approved.

Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda
Carried (5 to 0)

6.1 ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR FIRE SERVICES

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Create a new ad hoc committee to negotiate with the County of San Benito and City of San Juan Bautista for the Fire Services Contract and authorize the Mayor to make appointments to the committee.

3 Carried

6.2 RATIFY APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE PARKS AND

RECREATION COMMISSION
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Ratify the appointment of Mary Grimm to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Carried

6.3 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

TEMPORARILY DOUBLE-FILL THE MANAGEMENT ANALYST

POSITION ASSIGNED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to temporarily double-fill the Management Analyst position assigned to the Public Works Department during Fiscal Year 2024-25 for a period not to exceed four months.

Carried

7. COUNCIL BUSINESS

7.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING SECTION

02.04.050 (MEETINGS- TIME AND PLACE) OF CHAPTER 02.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE

HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.

Councilmember Picha suggested moving the regular meetings to Wednesdays.

Councilmember Resendiz reported he has a conflict on Tuesdays.

Councilmember Morales reported she has a conflict on the first and third Monday of the month.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:38 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:38 p.m.

4 Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Introduce an ordinance amending Section 02.04.050 (“Meetings – Time and place – Held in conformity with state law”) of chapter 02.04 (“City Council”) of title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the City of Hollister (“City”) Municipal Code.

Ayes (4): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, and Council Member de Anda
Noes (1): Council Member Morales
Carried (4 to 1)

7.2 CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2025 HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE

MOTORCYCLE RALLY
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:49 p.m.

Mike Corbin supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Peter Lago supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Irene Davis with Visit San Benito County supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Terry supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Vanessa Salinas supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Ron Bever supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Matthew Gomez supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Johnny Escamilla supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Nicholas Jackson-Arballo supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Brian B. supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

5 Annette Perez supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Peter Hernandez supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Joseph Howard supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Celeste Bocanegra supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:13 p.m.

Councilmember Resendiz suggested asking Amazon to sponsor the fireworks show and proposed placing a legally-binding ballot measure for the November 2026 regular election to hold the biker rally on July Fourth going forward.

Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha

1. Approve and authorize the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally.

2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Roadshows, Inc. and return to the City Council for approval.

Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)

Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda

1. Direct staff to request Amazon to sponsor the fireworks show.

2. Direct staff to bring back a legally-binding ballot measure be placed on the ballot for the November 2026 general election to secure the Biker Rally in Hollister on July Fourth going forward.

Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)

8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Mayor Stephens called a recess at 7:29 p.m., and the City Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m. with all members of Council present.

8.1 COUNCIL REPORTS

6 Councilmember Picha reported on the Nicky and Marley Holtey Holiday Dinner that serve meals to those in need and encouraged members of the public to volunteer.

Mayor Stephens reported she is appointing herself and Councilmember Resendiz to serve on the Fire Services Contract Negotiations Ad Hoc Committee.

1. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with items to rescind Resolution 2024-170 and a mid-year budget presentation.

9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens reconvened the meeting into closed session at 7:46 p.m.

Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m.

Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM: WARRANT REGISTER JANUARY 21, 2025

DEPARTMENT: Adminstrative Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Casey Estorga, Administrative Services Director STAFF CONTACT: Maricela Romero, Acct Tech II

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessment Funds attached.

FISCAL IMPACT: 24/25

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Expense Approval Register PYR 11-06-2024

2. Expense Approval Register AP 11-20-2024

3. Expense Approval Register AP 11-21-2024

4. Expense Approval Register DP 11-21-2024

5. Expense Approval Register PYR 11-21-2024

6. Expense Approval Register AP 11-26-2024

7. Expense Approval Register DP 11-27-2024

8. Expense Approval Register AP 12-04-2024

9. Expense Approval Register AP 12-05-2024

10. Expense Approval Register AP 12-05-2024 (2)

11. Expense Approval Register PYR 12-04-2024

12. Expense Approval Register DP 12-10-2024

13. Expense Approval Register AP 12-11-2024

14. Expense Approval Register AP 12-13-2024

15. Expense Approval Register AP 12-13-2024 (2)

16. Expense Approval Register DP 12-18-2024

17. Expense Approval Register PYR 12-18-2024

18. Expense Approval Register AP 12-18-2024

19. Expense Approval Register AP 12-23-2024

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AGENDA ITEM: ORDINANCE 1256 APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADOPT CHAPTER 17.28 AGRICULTURAL LANDS

PRESERVATION PROGRAM

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
STAFF CONTACT: Eva Kelly, Planning Manager

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 1256 approving a zoning ordinance amendment to adopt Chapter 17.28 Agricultural Lands Preservation Program.

DISCUSSION: Ordinance 1256 was introduced at the December 3, 2024, City Council meeting, where the City Council held a public hearing and introduced an ordinance approving a zoning ordinance amendment to adopt Chapter 17.28 Agricultural Lands Preservation Program. A second reading and adoption of the ordinance is required.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: Ordinance 1256 was introduced at the December 3, 2024, City Council meeting with the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Council Members Perez, Morales, Burns, and Mayor Casey); Nayes: 1 (Councilmember Resendiz)

CEQA: N/A

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance 1256

ORDINANCE NO. 1256

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING A
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADOPT CHAPTER 17.28

AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM

WHEREAS, in 2020 the City Council of the City of Hollister initiated preparation of a comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan pursuant to California Government Code Section 65300 et. seq.; and

WHEREAS, through the course of project development the City has also prepared a Climate Action Plan and an Agricultural Lands Preservation P rogram; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hollister, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA guidelines, has caused to be prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which analyzes the impacts of the proposed project (SCH #2021040277); and

WHEREAS, full public involvement in the preparation of the Draft Agricultural Lands Preservation Program has been ensured through public workshops, General Plan Advisory Committee meetings, online activities, Planning Commission study sessions, and City Council Study Sessions throughout the drafting process; and

WHEREAS, the City has maintained a website, Hollister2040.org, dedicated to the General Plan Update process, including the preparation of the Environmen tal Impact Report, Climate Action Plan, and Agricultural Lands Preservation Program throughout the course of the project, where information on any upcoming activities or meetings, as well as all information from past public meetings and workshops related t o the project could be reviewed; and

WHEREAS, the Draft Agricultural Lands Preservation Program (Chapter 17.28) has been published for public review and referred to other public agencies for review and comment as required by State law; and

WHEREAS, on October 24, 2024, the City of Hollister Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and Final EIR, and adopted Resolution 2024 -12 recommending to the City Council the adoption of the General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Agricultural Lands Preservation Program and the certification of the Final EIR; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hollister held a duly noticed public hearing on December 3, 2024 to consider the Final EIR for the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Agricultural Lands Preservation Program; and

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WHEREAS, following the public hearing the City Council of the City of Hollister determined that the Final Environmental Impact Re port provides a complete and adequate assessment of the potential impacts of implementing the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, and adopted a resolution certifying the Final EIR for the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Agricultural Lands Preservation Program on December 3, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations which states the City’s reasons for accepting various significant and unavoidable environmental impacts resulting from implementing the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Agricultural Lands Preservation Program; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hollister held a duly noticed public hearing also on December 3, 2024 to receive all public testimony and to consider the adoption of Chapter 17.28, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program; and

WHEREAS, following the public hearing the City Council deliberated and determined to adopt Chapter 17.28, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program as recommended by the Planning Commission.

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Title 17 is amended to add Chapter 17.28, Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, to read as follows:

CHAPTER 17.28 – AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM

17.28.010 – Chapter Title.

The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Agricultural Lands Preservation Program" of the City of Hollister.

17.28.020 – Purpose.

Due to favorable soil and topographical and climatic conditions, the City of Hollister contains large areas of local, State and Federal classified agricultural lands. These lands are environmental and economic assets that contribute to local quality of life.

The purpose of this Agricultural Lands Preservation Program is to ensure the benefits of agricultural activities are maintained by requiring that activities that convert existing agricultural lands to urban uses directly address that loss through a program that funds agricultural conservation easements.

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17.28.030 – Definitions.

A. Agricultural Conservation Easement. An Agricultural Conservation Easement is a legally binding deed limitation which has been executed voluntarily by the owner of the land subject to the easement, the purpose of which is to retain the land in its agricultural condition. The terms of the easement remain binding even when the land is sold or passed to heirs.

B. Agricultural Lands. Agricultural Lands subject to this Program are defined as:

1. All lands defined as Prime Agricultural Land per California Government Code 51201. These include the following:
a. All land that qualifies for rating as class I or class II in the Natural Resource Conservation Service land use capability classifications. b. Land which qualifies for rating 80 through 100 in the Storie Index Rating.
c. Land which supports livestock used for the production of food and fiber and which has an annual carrying capacity equivalent to at least one animal unit per acre as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture.
d. Land planted with fruit- or nut-bearing trees, vines, bushes, or crops which have a nonbearing period of less than five years and which will normally return during the commercial bearing period on an annual basis from the production of unprocessed agricultural plant production not less than two hundred do llars ($200) per acre. e. Land which has returned from the production of unprocessed agricultural plant products an annual gross value of not less than two hundred dollars ($200) per acre for three of the previous five years.

2. All lands currently used for an Agricultural Use per California Government Code 51201. This means use of the land, including for greenhouses, for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity for commercial purposes.

3. All lands classified as Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland or Farmland of Local Importance by the California Department of Conservation (DOC) on the most recently published map of the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP). Agricultural Lands developed for non-agricultural use prior to the adoption of this Program are not included in this definition. The four (4) classifications of farmland referenced above are defined by the DOC as follows:
a. Prime Farmland. Prime Farmland has the best combination of physical and chemical features able to sustain long-term agricultural production. Prime Farmland has the soil quality, growing season, and moisture needed to produce sustained high yields. In order to qualify as Prime Farmland, land must meet the specific soil criteria required by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Service (NRCS.)

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b. Farmland of Statewide Importance. Farmland of Statewide Importance is similar to Prime Farmland, but with minor shortcomings, such as steeper slopes or less ability to store soil moisture. To qualify as Farmland of Statewide Importance, land must meet the specific soil criteria required USDA NRCS. c. Unique Farmland. Unique Farmland consists of lesser quality soils used for the production of the State’s leading agricultural crops. This land is usually irrigated but may include non-irrigated orchards or vineyards as found in some climatic zones in California. d. Farmland of Local Importance. Farmland of Local Importance is land of importance to the local economy, as defined by each county’s local advisory committee and adopted by its Board of Supervisors. Farmland of Local Importance is either currently producing or has the capability of production; but does not meet the criteria of Prime, Statewide or Unique Farmland. For the purposes of this ordinance and as adopted by the San Benito County Board of Supervisors, Farmland of Local Importance is defined as land cultivated as dry cropland for wheat, barley, oats, safflower and grain hay, as well as orchards affected by boron within the area specified in San Benito County Resolution Number 84 -3. If the County of San Benito expands the definition of Farmland of Local Importance to include more lands, such lands shall also be considered to be Farmland of Local Importance under this ordinance.

4. All lands which in the reasonable judgment of the City of Hollister have the physical characteristics and yield potential to qualify as one of the classifications in Section 17.28.030.B.2 above. Whether or not the land under consideration is currently used for agricultural production shall not be a criterion in this determination.

C. Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Administration Fee. The Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Administration Fee (also referred to as the Administration Fee) refers to a fee paid to the City of Hollister which will be credited to a City fund and used by the City and/or transferred to the Program Manager for the purpose of administering the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program and/or to cover ongoing management and monitoring of the Agricultural Conservation Easements.

D. Agricultural Use. Agricultural Use means the use of land, including for greenhouses, for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity for commercial purposes, per California Government Code 51201.

E. Arm's Length Transaction. An Arm's Length Transaction is a business deal in which buyers and sellers act independently without one party influencing the other.

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F. Developer. A Developer is a person or entity who files an application to develop land under the jurisdiction of the City of Hollister.

G. Development Project. A Development Project is a project to convert the use of land that is subject to an application under the jurisdiction of the City of Hollister.

H. Easement Holder. An Easement Holder is a government entity or 501(c)(3) tax- exempt nonprofit corporation that takes ownership of, or authority over, real property and/or Agricultural Conservation Easements at the behest of an owner.

The City will consider the following criteria when selecting an Easement Holder:

1. Whether the entity is based locally, is statewide, or is a regional branch of a national organization, with preference given to a locally-based organization;

2. Whether the entity has an established record of holding easements for the purposes of conserving Agricultural Land;

3. Whether the entity has a history of holding easements in San Benito County;

4. Whether the entity is operating in compliance with the most recent version of the Land Trust Alliance’s “Standards and Practices” available at the Land Trust Alliance Resource Center.

An Easement Holder may also serve as the Program Manager. The City of Hollister may also serve as an Easement Holder.

I. Highest and Best Use. Highest and Best Use refers to the legal use of vacant or improved land that is physically possible and financially feasible, and that results in the highest value.

J. Legal Parcel. A Legal Parcel is a portion of land separated from another parcel or portion of land in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. A separate Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) alone shall not constitute a legal parcel.

K. Program Manager. The Program Manager is a government entity or 501(c)(3) tax- exempt nonprofit organization selected by and accountable to the City of Hollister to serve as the manager of the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program. The City will consider the following criteria when selecting the Program Manager:

1. Whether the entity is based locally, is statewide, or is a regional branch of a national organization, with a preference given to a locally-based organization;

2. Whether the entity has an established record of managing Agricultural Land;

3. Whether the entity has a history of managing easements in San Benito County;

4. Whether the entity is operating in compliance with the most recent version of the Land Trust Alliance’s “Standards and Practices” available at the Land Trust Alliance Resource Center.

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The Program Manager may also serve as an Easement Holder. The City of Hollister may also serve as the Program Manager.

17.28.040 – Applicability.

The regulations and provisions of this chapter shall apply to all public and private Development Projects under the jurisdiction of the City of Hollister which would result in the conversion of at least one (1) acre of Agricultural Land for uses other than Agricultural Uses.

17.28.050 – Overall Requirement.

Before any Development Project that involves conversion of one (1) acre or more of Agricultural Land to uses other than Agricultural Uses may occur, Agricultural Conservation Easements on other Agricultural Lands that comply with criteria established in Section 17.28.090 shall be dedicated to the City of Hollister or to an Easement Holder selected by the City of Hollister, at a rate of at least one (1) acre of Agricultural Land for each one (1) acre of Agricultural Land to be converted [1:1 ratio].

The total acreage for which Agricultural Conservation Easements are dedicated shall be calculated based on the total acreage subject to conversion, not the total size of the Legal Parcel(s) on which the development is to be located, unless the total size of the area of the subject Legal Parcel(s) not subject to conversion is ten (10) acres or less, in which case the total acreage for which Agricultural Conservation Easements are dedicated shall be calculated based on the total size of the subject Legal Parcel(s).

17.28.060 – Timing.

Agricultural Conservation Easements shall be dedicated to the City of Hollister or to an Easement Holder specified by the City of Hollister prior to the issuance of grading permits or building permits that would result in the conversion of Agricultural Land.

17.28.070 – Program Mechanism.

The requirements of this Agricultural Lands Preservation Program may be satisfied in one of the following two ways:

A. Dedication of Agricultural Conservation Easement(s). The Developer shall dedicate Agricultural Conservation Easement(s) to either the City of Hollister or to an Easement Holder specified by the City of Hollister, subject to the following provisions:

1. The location and characteristics of all lands acquired for Agricultural Conservation Easements shall comply with the eligibility requirements established in Section 17.28.090 and Section 17.28.100.

2. A Developer dedicating the Agricultural Conservation Easement(s) shall pay the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Administration Fee as

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described in Section 17.28.110.A.

3. Water rights deemed essential to the conservation of the agricultural purpose and ongoing support of the Agricultural Use of the land shall be conditioned in the Agricultural Conservation Easement .

4. The City Council and Program Manager shall review each potential Agricultural Conservation Easement prior to contribution by the Developer for consistency with the purpose and mechanisms established in this ordinance.

If the Agricultural Conservation Easement is dedicated to an Easement Holder other than the City of Hollister, the dedication shall include the stipulation that the Agricultural Conservation Easement shall revert to the City of Hollister if the Easement Holder ceases to operate or fulfill the terms of this Agricultural Lands Preservation Program.

B. Payment of In-Lieu Fees. The payment of an Agricultural Conservation Easement in-lieu fee is subject to the following provisions:

1. Rather than dedicating an Agricultural Conservation Easement(s), the Developer may pay a fee to the City of Hollister calculated to be equal to the cost of acquiring required Agricultural Conservation Easement(s).

2. The dollar amount of the in-lieu fee shall be determined by the City Council following review of a study prepared by the Developer, peer reviewed by the Program Manager and/or a consultant selected by the City, and recommended by the Planning Commission. The peer review shall be paid for by the Developer.

3. The in-lieu fee shall be calculated based on the actual value of the required Agricultural Conservation Easement(s) and on transaction costs associated with transactions to acquire such easements.

4. The Planning Commission shall review the in-lieu fee proposal for consistency with these guidelines prior to submitting it for approval by the City Council. The Commission shall make a formal recommendation to the Council for consideration.

5. The City Council shall approve by resolution the amount and other terms of the in-lieu fee.

6. A Developer paying an in-lieu fee instead of dedicating Agricultural Conservation Easement(s) shall also pay the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Administration Fee as described in Section

17.28.110.A.

17.28.080 – Administration of the Overall Program and In-Lieu Fees.

A. Program Administration.

1. Agricultural Conservation Easements generated by this Program shall be dedicated to the City of Hollister or an Easement Holder approved by the City under the terms of this ordinance, and shall be recorded in San Benito County.

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2. If an Agricultural Conservation Easement is held by an Easement Holder other than the City of Hollister, the Easement Holder may be compensated for costs incurred related to holding the easement, as may be agreed among the City, the Program Manager and the Easement Holder, based on the character and acreage of the Agricultural Conservation Easement, using funds collected through the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Administration Fee.

B. In-Lieu Fee Administration.

1. Within sixty (60) days after collection by the City, in-lieu fees shall be transferred to a fund administered by the Program Manager.

2. In-lieu fees shall be used to acquire Agricultural Conservation Easements on eligible Agricultural Lands, which shall be dedicated to the City of Hollister or an Easement Holder approved by the City of Hollister under the terms of this ordinance, and shall be recorded in San Benito County.

17.28.090 – Eligible Lands.

To achieve the purpose of this chapter, lands proposed for acquisition of Agricultural Conservation Easements shall share the characteristics of Agricultural Land and meet the following criteria:

A. The lands shall be located in the City of Hollister Planning Area, as defined in the City of Hollister General Plan.

B. The farmland classification shall be equal to or better than the classification of the land converted.

C. The lands shall support an active Agriculture Use at the time that easements are acquired, or shall be capable of supporting an Agricultural Use within one (1) year as determined by the Program Manager. Lands not actively supporting an Agricultural Use shall be brought into Agricultural Use by the Program Manager, using funds paid for by the Developer, in excess of other funds required by this Program, within one (1) year of dedication. The amoun t of funds to be paid to bring the land into Agricultural Use shall be agreed upon by the Developer, Program Manager and City in advance of the acceptance of the easement and approval of the Development Project.

D. Where a dedication of twenty (20) or more ac res is required, lands shall be composed of legal parcel(s) of twenty (20) net acres or more in size. Parcels less than twenty (20) net acres in size shall only be allowed for dedication if merged to meet the minimum size requirement prior to execution of the Agricultural Conservation Easement.

E. Where a dedication of less than 20 acres is required, lands shall be composed of a single legal parcel. In this case, multiple parcels shall only be allowed for dedication if merged to meet the minimum size requireme nt prior to execution of the Agricultural Conservation Easement.

F. The lands shall be served by a water supply adequate to support Agricultural Use of the land, and the water rights on the lands proposed for acquisition of

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Agricultural Conservation Easements shall be protected in the Agricultural Conservation Easement in accordance with State water rights law.

G. The dedication shall be consistent with a plan for overall acquisition of Agricultural Conservation Easements in the City of Hollister Planning Area if such a plan is adopted by the City of Hollister.

17.28.100 – Ineligible lands.

A property is ineligible for acquisition of Agricultural Conservation Easements if it does not meet the requirements of Section 17.28.090 or if any of the circumstances belo w apply:

A. The property is currently encumbered by any conservation, flood or other easement that cannot be subordinated to the Agricultural Conservation Easement.

B. The property is under public ownership at the time of the proposed acquisition of the Agricultural Conservation Easement.

C. The property is subject to conditions that practicably prevent utilizing the property for a viable Agricultural Use.

17.28.110 – Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Administration Fee.

The Developer shall pay a one-time Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Administration Fee to cover the cost of stewardship and administration of the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program by the City and Program Manager, which shall be calculated as follows:

A. Dedicated lands. If the Developer dedicates existing Agricultural Conservation Easement(s), the fee shall be ten percent (10%) of the value of the easements dedicated.

1. If the easements were acquired through an Arm’s Length Transaction in the one-year period prior to dedication to the City of Hollister, the value of the easements on which the Administration Fee shall be based will be the acquisition cost of the easements.

2. If the easements were not acquired through an Arm’s Length Transaction and/or were acquired more than one-year prior to dedication to the City of Hollister, the value of the easements on which the Administration Fee shall be based will be determined by the City Council after review of a report prepared by a real estate appraiser certified in agricultural con servation easement appraisals and licensed in California, and paid for by the Developer, which shall be peer reviewed by a consultant selected by the City and Program Manager and reviewed by the Planning Commission.

The appraisal and peer review shall both be paid for by the Developer.

B. In-lieu fees. If the Developer pays an in-lieu fee, the Administration Fee shall be ten percent (10%) of the in-lieu fee.

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17.28.120 – Monitoring, Enforcing and Reporting.

Easements acquired in accordance with this Chapter shall be monitored and enforced in compliance with the following provisions:

A. Monitoring. The Program Manager shall annually monitor all easements acquired in accordance with these regulations and shall review and monitor the implementation of all management and maintenance plans for these lands and easement areas.

B. Enforcing. The Program Manager shall enforce compliance with the terms of the Agricultural Conservation Easement. Any costs incurred in enforcing the terms of the Agricultural Conservation Easement, including costs of suit and reasonable attorneys fees, and any costs of restoration necessitated by the Developer’s violation of the terms of the Agricultural Conservation Easement (including costs of routine monitoring compliance) from such time as the violation was first identified through completion, to the satisfaction of the Program Manager, of any required restoration, shall be borne by the Developer.

C. Reporting. The Program Manager shall provide to the City Development Services Director an annual report delineating the activities undertaken pursuant to the requirements of these guidelines and assessment of these activities. The report shall describe the status of all lands and easements acquired in accordance with this Chapter, including a summary of all enforcement actions (if any), a detailed statement of financial activities, and the status of all easements acquired via the provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance is held invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of the Ordinance if such invalid portion thereof had been deleted.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its final passage.

SECTION 4. PUBLICATION. Within fifteen (15) days after passage, the City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

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INTRODUCED at a regular City Council meeting on December 3, 2024 and ADOPTED as an ordinance of the City of Hollister at a regular City Council meeting on January 21, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

________________________________
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

______________________________ _______________________________ Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary Lerner, City Attorney

I, JENNIFER WOODWORTH, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Ordinance No. 1256 is an original ordinance, or true and correct copy of a City ordinance, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting of said Council held on January 21, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on January 21, 2025.

Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

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AGENDA ITEM: CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY SUZANNE PETRAY

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
STAFF CONTACT: Angie Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.

DISCUSSION: Suzanne Petray filed a claim against the City on October 16, 2024. Staff sent a copy of this claim to the City’s risk manager/claims adjuster, and scheduled it to be heard by the City Council in closed session on December 2, 2024. The City Council recommended the denial of the claim. Staff further requests authorization to send the notice of rejection of claim to the claimant.

FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: None.

CEQA: Not a project under CEQA.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Claim

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AGENDA ITEM: CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY SERGIO GARCIA

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
STAFF CONTACT: Angie Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.

DISCUSSION: Sergio Gonzalez filed a claim against the City on January 08, 2025. Staff sent a copy of this claim to the City’s risk manager/claims adjuster, who recommended the denial of the claim. Staff further requests authorization to send the notice of rejection of claim to the claimant.

FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: None.

CEQA: Not a project under CEQA.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Claim

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AGENDA ITEM: CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY VERONICA VELASQUEZ

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
STAFF CONTACT: Angie Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.

DISCUSSION: Veronica Velasquez filed a claim against the City on November 4, 2024.

Staff sent a copy of this claim to the City’s risk manager/claims adjuster, who recommended the denial of the claim. Staff further requests authorization to send the notice of rejection of claim to the claimant.

FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: None.

CEQA: Not a project under CEQA.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Claim

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AGENDA ITEM: RATIFY APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE AIRPORT

ADVISORY COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
STAFF CONTACT: Daisy Caceres, Deputy City Clerk

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify appointments to the Airport Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission.

DISCUSSION: The Airport Advisory Commission currently has vacancies for the seats appointed by the Councilmembers for District 1 and District 4. Similarly, the Planning Commission has vacancies for the seats appointed by the Councilmembers for District 1 and District 4. The City Council must ratify appointments to the commissions.

The City Clerk received one application for the vacancy of Airport Advisory Commission appointed by District 4, and one application for the vacancy of Planning Commission appointed by District 4. The reappointment of Eric Martin for the Airport Advisory Commission to fill the District 4 seat and the appointment of Damian Perez for the Planning Commission to fill the District 4 seat are based on Councilmember de Anda’s recommendations.

The recruitment will remain open for vacancies on all other Hollister boards and commissions.

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: N/A

CEQA: N/A

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Redacted application for Eric Martin

2. Redacted application for Damian Perez

City of Hollister
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
831-636-4300

Application to Serve as a
City of Hollister Commission Member

NOTE: The information you provide is done with the express understanding that it is public information and may be provided to the public when requested.

I am interested in serving on the following City of Hollister Commission or Committee:

Airport Advisory Commission
Arts & Cultural Commission
Arts & Cultural Commission (Youth Member)
Historic Resources Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Youth Committee

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Employer: Work Phone:

Please state your educational background including college and other relevant education:

Please list any appointed public commissions, service in other community organizations, professional organizations, etc. including any offices held for those organizations:

x
Eric Martin
City of Capitola
Some college mostly certifications that are work related. Iam currently the building official for the City of Capitola. I am also a pilot with over 1000 hrs taildragger endorsement along with advance and complex sign offs.

Current Airport Commissioner

Please describe your experience (personal, education, professional) applies to you effectively serving on this Commission/Committee?

Why do you wish to serve on this Commission/Committee, and what contributions do you think you can make to this Commission/Committee and to the City of Hollister and its residents:

Do you foresee any conflict of interest in serving on the Commission?

_____ I certify that I have read and understood the bylaws for the Commission(s)/ Committee(s) for which I am applying.

_____ I certify that I understand the Commission(s)/Committee(s) for which I am applying are advisory to the Hollister City Council.

Signed Date

Please return your completed application to the
City of Hollister
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
[email protected]

Commission Specific Questions:

Arts & Cultural Commission:

What challenges do you see facing public art (in terms of placement, audience, or social value)?

See Above
I could lend my experience to the commission on matters and from the view of the end user. no
x
x
1/3/25

Selecting artwork to acquire or to have commissioned is the most important part of the public art process. What procedure is likely to produce the best result?

How do you see arts and culture expanding in Hollister? Are they gaps or opportunities you see?

Youth Art Commission member and Youth Committee application requires the following:

School: Date of Birth:

Emergency Contact Name & Relationship:

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

______ I hereby certify that I have parental permission to participate in serving on the Commission/Committee.

Historic Resources Commission:

Please select at least one of the following:

I am a member of the Hollister Downtown Association.

I am a member of the San Benito County Historical Society.

I have a background in historic preservation, architecture, engineering, and/or construction.

I am a resident or property owner in a historical District in the City of Hollister.

None of the above.

STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
REPORT # City Attorney-2025-03

AGENDA ITEM: A RESOLUTION RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-170

DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mary Lerner, City Attorney
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Lerner, City Attorney

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the proposed resolution rescinding Resolution 2024-170 dated October 15, 2024, and reaffirming the City’s commitment to sustainable public safety services and fiscal responsibility.

DISCUSSION
On October 15, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024 -170, which included specific commitments regarding Fire Department staffing in the event of termination of fire service agreements with the County of San Benito or the City of San Juan Bautista.

The resolution being presented for Council consideration would rescind this prior action while addressing several critical governance and fiscal matters facing the City.

The City is currently operating without completed, up-to-date financial audits, creating uncertainty regarding its precise fiscal position. This situation necessitates maintaining maximum flexibility in administrative decision-making to ensure the City can respond effectively to evolving fiscal circumstances while continuing to provide essential services to the community.

The proposed resolution addresses this need while also clarifying and reinforcing important aspects of the City's governmental structure. It reaffirms the Council-Manager form of government established by the Hollister Municipal Code and explicitly acknowledges the City Manager's role as the appointing authority for all City employees.

This clarification is essential for maintaining proper separation between the Council's policy-making function and the administrative responsibilities vested in the City Manager's office.

Importantly, this resolution maintains the City's strong commitment to providing high- quality fire and emergency services while placing that commitment within the broader context of fiscal responsibility and proper governmental structure. The resolution emphasizes the Council's ongoing support for the Fire Department while ensuring that staffing and operational decisions can be made based on comprehensive financial information and organizational needs.

This approach allows the City to maintain its commitment to public safety while ensuring the long-term sustainability of all municipal services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The adoption of this resolution has no direct fiscal impact. However, it provides the City

with greater flexibility to address future fiscal challenges and ensures that staffing decisions can be made based on comprehensive financial information and organizational needs.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: On October 15, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-170, and at the January 7, 2025 meeting by consensus, the City Council directed staff with an agenda item rescinding Resolution 2024-170.

CEQA: N/A

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. Resolution 2024-170

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2024–170 DATED OCTOBER 15, 2024, AND

REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC SAFETY

SERVICES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

WHEREAS, on October 15, 2024, the City Council of the City of Hollister adopted Resolution 2024-170 regarding staffing commitments related to the Hollister Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, the City Council maintains its unwavering support and appreciation for the Hollister Fire Department and its dedicated personnel who serve our community with distinction; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has a fundamental responsibility to ensure the long-term fiscal sustainability of the City for the benefit of all residents and municipal services; and

WHEREAS, the City is currently operating without completed, up -to-date financial audits, creating uncertainty regarding its precise fiscal position; and

WHEREAS, responsible governance requires the City Council to maintain flexibility in evaluating all options to ensure the City's financial stability while providing essential services to residents; and

WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that maintaining high -quality public safety services requires a balanced approach that considers both operational needs and fiscal capacity; and

WHEREAS, the City Council must retain the ability to make informed decisions based on comprehensive financial data and changing circumstances to ensure the long-term sustainability of all City services; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hollister operates under a Council-Manager form of government as established by the Hollister Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS, under the Council-Manager form of government, the City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the City and is the appointing authority for all City employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; and

WHEREAS, it is essential to maintain clear lines of authority and organizational structure to ensure effective governance and administration of City operations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister does hereby proclaim, resolve, and order as follows:

Resolution No. 2025-XX

1. Resolution 2024-170 dated October 15, 2024, is hereby rescinded in its entirety.

2. The City Council reaffirms its strong support for the Hollister Fire Department and its commitment to maintaining effective fire and emergency services for our community.

3. The City Council acknowledges its fiduciary responsibility to ensure the City's long-term fiscal stability and sustainability of all municipal services.

4. The City Council commits to making informed decisions regarding public safety staffing and resource allocation based on complete and current financial information, while maintaining the flexibility necessary to respond to changing fiscal circumstances.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

____
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney

Resolution No. 2025-XX

I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2025-XX is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on January 21, 2025.

Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

RESOLUTION 2024-170

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER

RECOGNIZING 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
WHEREAS, the Hollister Fire Department has been serving the citizens of Hollister, California since 1875, demonstrating a rich history of 149 years of dedicated service to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Hollister Fire Department has evolved from its beginnings as a volunteer department to become a professional career department, expanding its services to include a Fire Prevention Bureau in 1999 and adding strategically located fire stations to reduce response times; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the Hollister Fire Department expanded its organization to provide fire protection services for San Benito County and the city of San Juan Bautista, further extending its reach and impact; and
WHEREAS, the Hollister Fire Department operates as an all-risk fire department, providing comprehensive services including fire prevention, arson investigation, hazardous material response, medical aid, vehicle accident response, specialized rescue, and fire suppression; and
WHEREAS, the Department has demonstrated a commitment to community engagement through various events and programs, including the Challenger Baseball Game, Bambino Baseball Game, Hollister Firefighters Toy Drive, Pancake Breakfast, and Open House events; and
WHEREAS, the Hollister Fire Department has shown dedication to professional development by hosting fire academies in partnership with Evergreen Valley College and developing programs for fire internships and youth exploration; and WHEREAS, the Department has consistently prioritized community preparedness through CPR instruction, disaster preparedness education, and fire safety awareness programs; and
WHEREAS, the Hollister Fire Department has maintained a commitment to wildfire protection through weed abatement and defensible space initiatives, crucial for the safety of our community; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Hollister Fire Department consistently demonstrate selflessness, heroism, and dedication in their service to the community, responding to emergencies with urgency and professionalism.

Resolution No. 2024-170
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister does hereby proclaim, resolve, and order as follows:

1. The Hollister Fire Department is hereby recognized and commended for their significant contributions to public safety, community welfare, and the rich history of our city.

2. The Council extends its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the Department's selfless dedication, exceptional service, community engagement, and ongoing efforts to enhance both public safety and the storied, proud, and patriotic fabric of our City.

3. The City Council acknowledges the critical role of the Hollister Fire Department in ensuring community safety and emergency preparedness, and recognizes the importance of maintaining a department that can effectively meet the evolving needs of our growing community.

4. The Council commits to supporting the Hollister Fire Department's mission through thoughtful consideration of departmental needs, including training, equipment, and personnel, as part of a comprehensive and responsible approach to public safety resource allocation.

5. The City Council hereby resolves that, in the event the current fire agreements with the County of San Benito or the City of San Juan Bautista are terminated, and with the exception of disciplinary discharge of employees, it will take any and all necessary action to ensure that fire personnel will not be subjected to staffing reductions below existing position allocations as they exist at the time of issuance of this resolution.

6. That this resolution be entered into the official records of the City Council meetings and that a copy hereof be duly presented to the Hollister Fire Department as a token of the high esteem in which they are held by the City and its residents.

Resolution No. 2024-170
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a Regular Meeting held this 15t" day of October, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Burns, and Mayor Casey
NOES: Councilmember Resendiz
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Morales
ATTEST:
oodworth, City Clerk
ayor Mia Casey
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
Mary"/Lern r, City Attorney
I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2024-170 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on October 15, 2024 at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on October 15, 2024.

Jennif Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
REPORT # Police-2025-01

AGENDA ITEM: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN

EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR VETERINARY SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF

HOLLISTER AND SAN BENITO VETERINARY CENTER

DEPARTMENT: Police
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Carlos Reynoso, Police Chief
STAFF CONTACT: Rosie Betanio, Captain

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a first amendment to an agreement between the City of Hollister and San Benito Veterinary Center for veterinary services.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Hollister Police Animal Care & Services must provide appropriate veterinary care for every animal taken in at the shelter. Additionally, every dog and cat is spayed and neutered after being adopted by Animal Care & Services.

Hollister Police Animal Care & Services desires to continue professional services to assist the City’s animal services division with its various functions and tasks of veterinary care. San Benito Veterinary Center currently provides those services to the Animal Shelter with an agreement, but San Benito Veterinary Center is increasing its prices. Hollister Police Animal Care & Services does not have a veterinarian on staff and therefore contracts for veterinary care services for animal care.

Staff recommends approval of the amendment in order to continue the services to the shelter animals as well as any injured animal that may come into the care of shelter staff.

FISCAL IMPACT: The increase in cost for services is a $2-5 increase to the categories on the fee schedule in Exhibit B fee schedule.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: The City entered into an agreement with San Benito Veterinary Center on January 1, 2024.

CEQA: N/A

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. First Amendment to Agreement

3. January 1, 2024, approved Agreement

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER

AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT FOR VETERINARY SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND SAN BENITO VETERINARY CENTER

WHEREAS, the City of Hollister and San Benito Veterinary Center desire to amend the Agreement to increase pricing and add to the scope of services; and

WHEREAS, on January 1, 2024, the City entered into an agreement with San Benito Veterinary Center for said veterinary services; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hollister Animal Care & Services uses San Benito Veterinary Center services to assist the City’s animal services division with its various functions and tasks; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister the Mayor sign an amended agreement between the City of Hollister and San Benito Veterinary Center.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

____
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney

Resolution No. 2025-XX

I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2025-XX is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on January 21, 2025.

Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO VETERINARY SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 21st day of January 2025, by and between the City of Hollister, California, a municipal corporation (“City”), and San Benito Veterinary Center, (“Contractor”).

WHEREAS, City operates an Animal Shelter and uses professional veterinary services to assist City’s animal services division with its various functions and tasks; and

WHEREAS, on January 1, 2024, City entered into an agreement with San Benito Veterinary Center for said veterinary services (the “Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, City and Contractor desire to amend the Agreement to increase Contractor pricing and add to the scope of services.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter recited, agree as follows:

1. This First Amendment is added to the Agreement.

2. Exhibit A – Scope of Services to the Agreement shall be replaced by Exhibit A – Scope of Services attached hereto this Amendment 1.

3. Exhibit B – Fee Schedule to the Agreement shall be replaced by Exhibit B – Fee Schedule attached hereto this Amendment 1.

4. Except as herein amended, the Agreement dated January 1, 2024, shall remain in full force and effect.

2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this First Amendment to Agreement to be executed on the first date above written.

CITY OF HOLLISTER

BY:

City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY:

City Attorney

[NAME]

BY:
(Signature)

(Typed Name)

3 EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. Provide veterinary treatment for shelter animals previously approved by the Animal Care and Services Supervisor prior to treatment.

2. Provide fatal plus to the animal shelter.

3. Provide sedatives for aggressive animals.

4. Provide general medical examination notes for shelter animals brought in for veterinary services within four (4) business days.

5. Provide medical examination notes for animals seized pursuant to an animal cruelty investigation and brought in for veterinary services within one (1) business day.

6. Provide court ordered euthanasia services.

7. Provide euthanasia services for dogs defined as dangerous pursuant to Hollister Municipal Code 6.13.010 Dangerous Animals and San Benito County Code 13.01.040 Dangerous Animals.

8. Provide euthanasia services for animals that fit the criteria of California Civil Code 1834.4 Euthanasia.

4 EXHIBIT B

FEE SCHEDULE
Procedure Cost HAS Client
Owned
Spay/Neuter
HAS
Spay/
Neuter
Examination Courtesy Free Free
Emergency Examination $55.00 N/A N/A
Examination Write-Up $12.00 N/A N/A
Cat Spay* $115.00
Add on in heat: $60.00

HAS HAS
Cat Neuter* $90.00 HAS HAS
Feral Spay* $155.00
Includes: Triple Snap
Add on In Heat/Pregnant: $60.00

HAS HAS
Feral Neuter* $115.00
Includes: Triple Snap

HAS HAS
Dog Spay* 0-20 lbs: $155.00
21-50 lbs: $205.00
51+ lbs: $255.00
Includes: 5 days meds

HAS HAS
Dog Neuter* 0-20 lbs: $85.00
21-50 lbs: $110.00
51+ lbs: $135.00
Includes: 5 days meds

HAS HAS
Basic Bloodwork Chem 17/10 CBC & Lytes
$80.00
Client N/A
Medication/Advanced BW 25% Client 5 days
Rabies Canine/Feline
Vaccine
$14.00 HAS HAS
Triple Snap Test Feline $40.00 N/A N/A
Parvo Test Feline/Dogs $40.00 N/A N/A
All other procedures 25% or doctor will give flat rate N/A N/A Radiographs/Ultrasounds $55.00 N/A N/A
Other Veterinarian Services As agreed, upon by the Parties, prior to providing veterinarian service.

N/A N/A
*Bloodwork not included in the spays and neuters

STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
REPORT # Public Works-2025-02

AGENDA ITEM: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 2101 BERT DRIVE PROJECT INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4 ANNEXATION NO. 59 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES)

DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William Via, Public Works Director
STAFF CONTACT: Dillon Albert, Assistant Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of 2101 Bert Drive Project into CFD #4.

DISCUSSION: In 2014, Section 53340 of the Mello-Roos Act (the “Act”) was amended to allow parcels to be annexed into an existing Communities Facilities District with the unanimous approval of property owners in the impacted area. The change introd uced an economical, streamlined and creative solution to providing public improvement maintenance services for development projects. The 2101 Bert Drive Project will be included in Community Facility District No. 4 under this streamlined process. This is the 59th project to be annexed to CFD No. 4 since its creation in 2014.

The 2101 Bert Drive Project was approved by the planning commission with a condition of approval that the owner consents to include the project in the City’s CFD No. 4. The parcel map that will be recorded for the project includes an owner’s consent statement with regard to their participation with the CFD No. 4. The owner ha s executed a “Unanimous Approval” agreeing to this action.

FISCAL IMPACT: The property owners will pay all costs associated with including their project in CFD No. 4, and the special taxes collected by CFD No. 4 will pay for maintenance of the public facilities for the project. Rates may vary by project as the actual cost of services for and services provided to each annexation area may be different. The maximum Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for all parcels of Developed Property in Tax Zone 1 shall be $1,890.60 per acre. On July 1, 2025 and each July 1 thereafter, the maximum special tax for Developed Property shall be increased by the amount equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION:

October 24, 2024 – Planning Commission approved Minor Subdivision 2024-1 (PC Resolution 2024-11)

CEQA: This Annexation does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and review under CEQA is not required.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution approving the boundary and annexation

2. 2101 Bert Dr CFD 4 Documents

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY OF THE 2101 BERT DRIVE

PROJECT FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 4 ANNEXATION NO. 59 (PUBLIC

FACILITIES SERVICES)

WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Hollister (the “City”) has established the City of Hollister Community Facilities District No. 4 (Public Facilities Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the California Government Code (the “Code”) sections 53328 and 53340; and

WHEREAS, the District will finance authorized services stated in the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax, which is on file with the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Council has provided for the annexation of future territory (the “Future Annexation Area”) to the District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Act; and

WHEREAS, the City has received a consent and waiver from Leonard Spelt of Marich Confectionary Associates, which constitutes a portion of the future annexation area, for annexation into the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1
The Council hereby determines to institute proceedings for the annexation of the 2101 Bert Drive Project into the District under the terms of the Act. The exterior boundaries of the area to be annexed are hereby specified and described to be as shown on that certain map now on file in the office o f the City Clerk entitled “Proposed Boundary of the 2101 Bert Drive Project” to Community Facilities District No. 4 of the City of Hollister (Public Facilities Services) which map indicates by a boundary line the extent of the territory included in the Annexation Boundary and shall govern for all details as to the extent of this project.

SECTION 2
The map showing the 2101 Bert Drive Project, which area is to be subject to a special tax to be levied, is hereby approved and adopted. On the original and one copy of the map of such Boundary Map on file in the City Clerk’s office, the City Clerk shall endorse the certificate evidencing the date and adoption of this Resolution. The City Clerk shall file the original of such map in her office and, within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Resolution, the City Clerk shall file a copy of such map so endorsed in the records of the County Recorder, County of San Benito, State of California.

Resolution No. 2025-XX

SECTION 3
Except where funds are otherwise available, it is the intention of the City Council to levy annually in accordance with procedures contained in the Act a special tax (the “Special Tax”) sufficient to finance authorized services stated in the rate and method of apportionment of the Special Tax within the District. The Special Tax will be secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all non -exempt real property in the proposed 2101 Bert Drive Project boundary. The schedule of the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the Special Tax is described in detail in Exhibit “C” attached to the Unanimous Approval. The annexation of the 2101 Bert Drive Project will not result in any change to the special tax rates levied in the District prior to such annexation.

SECTION 4
Pursuant to the Act, no additional hearings or elections are required given the unanimous consent to the annexation by all property owners within the 2101 Bert Drive Project boundary.

SECTION 5
This resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the proposed boundary of the 2101 Bert Drive Project for the annexation of Territory into Community Facilities District No. 4, Annexation No. 59 (Public Facilities Services).

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

____
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney

Resolution No. 2025-XX

I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2025-XX is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on January 21, 2025.

Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
REPORT # Public Works-2025-01

AGENDA ITEM: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CITY

OF HOLLISTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William Via, Public Works Director
STAFF CONTACT: William Via, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the City of Hollister Professional Services Agreement for Water Rate and Capacity Fees Study with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.; and

2. Approving a supplemental Budget Adjustment Request form.

DISCUSSION: On June 28, 2021, the City of Hollister entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Raftelis) for the preparation of a water and wastewater rates and connection fees study. On May 12, 2022, an Amendment was signed by the former City Manager to include additional work and funds beyond the Agreement’s original scope. Due to the unanticipated turnover of City staff at multiple levels, completion of the study has been delayed and additional work and funds are now required to allow Raftelis to update and incorporate new, up -to-date information and finalize the study. The proposed Second Amendment would result in a total Agreement amount of $187,483 to support the study’s completion and allow for the Council’s future consideration of new rates and fees in the near future. Approval of the proposed Budget Adjustment Request will provide necessary funds to support Raftelis’ completion of the remaining scope of work.

FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the proposed Second Amendment will require a supplemental budget adjustment involving a $32,000 decrease in Fund 660 Fund Balance and a corresponding increase in Fund 660 Professional Services.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: On June 28, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 2021-132 authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Raftelis.

CEQA: This activity is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Statute Section 21065 and Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. City of Hollister Professional Services Agreement for Water Rate and Capacity

Fees Study

3. First Amendment

4. Second Amendment

5. Budget Adjustment Request Form

6. Raftelis 2025 Standard Billing Rates

hRESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND

AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF HOLLISTER PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTING,
INC. AND APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

REQUEST FORM

WHEREAS, On June 28, 2021, the City of Hollister and Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. entered into a Professional Services Agreement for the preparation of a Water Rate and Capacity Fee Study; and

WHEREAS, the Parties executed an Amendment to the Agreement, with an effective date of May 12, 2022 (the “First Amendment”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Parties added tasks not included in the original project scope; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to amend the Agreement to, among other things, increase the total value of the Agreement by $32,000 for a total amount of $187,483; and

WHEREAS, a supplemental appropriation is needed to pay the additional costs of the Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister does herby:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consulting, Inc.; and

2. Approve a Budget Adjustment Request to provide add an additional $32,000 increase in Fund 660 Professional Services and a corresponding decrease in Fund 660 Fund Balance.

Resolution No. 2025-XX

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

____
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney

I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2025-XX is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by th e Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on January 21, 2025.

Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

CITY OF HOLLISTER

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR
Water Rate and Capacity Fees Study
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 28th day of June, 2021, by and between the City of Hollister, California, a municipal corporation, ("City,") and Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., Contractor").

1.Description of Project: City desires to retain a contractor to provide a Water Rates and Capacity Fees Study as set forth in Exhibit "A", ("the Project"), and to engage Contractor to provide the required professional services relating to the project.

2.Scope of Services-Basic; Completion: Contractor shall perform those basic services in connection with the project as are set forth more particularly in EXHIBIT "A" entitled "SCOPE OF CONTRACTOR SERVICES- BASIC, COMPLETION SCHEDULE" and shall complete said services in accordance with the completion schedule for them incorporated in said Exhibit.

3.Scope of Services = Additional, Completion Schedule: It is understood by City and Contractor that it may be necessary, in connection with the project, for Contractor to perform or secure the performance of services other than those set forth in EXHIBIT "A". In each such instance, Contractor shall advise the City, in advance and in writing, of the need for such additional services,their cost and the estimated time required to perform them (if applicable). Contractor shall not proceed to perform any such required additional services until City has determined that such service is beyond the scope of the basic services to be provided, is required, and has given written authorization to perform or obtain it.

Each additional service so authorized shall constitute an amendment to this Agreement,shall be identified and sequentially numbered as "Additional Contractor Service No. 1" and so forth, shall be subject to all of the provisions of this Agreement, and shall be attached as a new exhibit entitled "Exhibit D: SCOPE OF CONTRACTOR SERVICES -ADDITIONAL; COMPLETION SCHEDULE."

4.: Changes to Scope of Work=Basic Services: City may at any time and, upon a minimum of ten (10) days' written notice, modify the scope of basic services to be provided under this Agreement.

Contractor shall, upon receipt of said notice, determine the impact on both time and compensation of such change in scope and notify City in writing. Upon agreement between City and Contractor as to the extent of said impacts to time and compensation, an amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared describing such changes. Execution of the amendment by City and Contractor shall constitute the Contractor's notice to proceed with the changed scope.

5.Compensation; Retention: Contractor shall be compensated for services rendered to City pursuant to this Agreement periodically in the amounts, manner and in accordance with the payment schedule as set forth in EXHIBIT"B" entitled "COMPENSATION." Amounts due to Contractor from City for services rendered shall be evidenced by the submission to City by Contractor of an invoice, prepared in a form satisfactory to City, setting forth the amount of compensation due for the period covered.

Each such invoice shall be forwarded to City so as to reach it on or before the fifteenth 15th) day of the month next following the month, or other applicable period, for which the services invoiced were provided. All such invoices shall be in full accordance with any and all applicable provisions of this Agreement. City will make payment on each such invoice within thirty (30) days of its receipt, provided, however, that if Contractor submits an invoice which is incorrect, incomplete, or not in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement,then City shall not be obligated to process any payment to Contractor until a correct and complying invoice has been submitted.

6.Responsibility of Contractor: By executing this Agreement, Contractor warrants to City that Contractor possesses, or will arrange to secure from others, all of the necessary professional capabilities, experience, resources and facilities necessary to provide to City the services contemplated under this Agreement. Contractor further warrants that it will follow the best current,generally accepted professional practices in its profession to make findings, render opinions, prepare factual presentations, and provide professional advice and recommendations regarding the project for which services are rendered under this Agreement.

7.Responsibility of City: To the extent appropriate to this project, City agrees to:

7.1 Assist Contractor by placing at its disposal all available information pertinent to the project, including previous reports and any other relevant data.

7.2 Guarantee access to and make all provision for Contractor to enter upon public and private property as required for Contractor to perform its services.

7.3 Examine all studies, reports, specifications, proposals and other documents prepared and presented by Contractor,and render verbally or in writing as may be appropriate,decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay the progress of the work by Contractor.

7.4 Designate in writing a person to act as City's representative with respect to work to be performed under this Agreement. Such person shall have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's policies and decisions with respect to materials, equipment, elements and systems pertinent to Contractor's services.

8.Indemnification: Contractor shall indemnify,defend and hold harmless City, its officers, officials, employees and agents from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, and cost including without limitation, attorney fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Contractor's negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Contractor hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement.

9.Insurance: During the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall maintain in full force and effect at its own cost and expense the following insurance coverage:

9.1 Workers' Compensation Insurance to cover its employees, and Contractor shall require all contractors and subcontractors similarly to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California for all of the subcontractors' employees.

9.2 Professional Liability Insurance Covering Errors and Omissions. The limits of coverage shall be no less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS($1,000,000)with a provision for no more than$25,000 deductible.

Contractor may not disclaim responsibility or avoid liability for the acts or omissions of its subcontractors or other professional contractors.

9.3 Public Liability Insurance including personal injury and property damage insurance for all activities of the Contractor and its subcontractors arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, written on a comprehensive general liability form including, but not limited to, Broad Form Property Damage, blanket contractual, products liability and completed operations, X, C, U hazards, vehicle coverage and non-owned auto liability coverage in an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS 1,000,000) combined single limit personal injury and property damage for each occurrence.

9.4 Certificates of Insurance and properly executed endorsements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney evidencing the coverage required by the clauses set forth above shall be filed with the City at the time of execution of this Agreement. Each such policy shall be endorsed with the following language, except as otherwise provided:
1) The City of Hollister is named as additional insured for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured, and this policy protects the additional insured, its officers, agents, and employees against liability for personal and bodily injuries, deaths or property damage or destruction arising in any respect, directly or indirectly, in the performance of the contract.

For Public Liability Only)
2) The insurance provided is primary and no other insurance held or owned by the City shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.
3) The inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to impair the rights of one insured against another insured, and the coverage afforded shall apply as though separate policies had been issued to each insured.
4) The coverage provided by this policy shall not be canceled, non-renewed, or substantially reduced in amount or scope, without thirty (30) days prior written notice given to City by certified mail.
5) All rights of subrogation are hereby waived against the City, its officers, and employees when acting within the scope of their appointment or employment.

10. Confidentiality: All City information disclosed to Contractor during the course of performance of services under this Agreement shall be treated as confidential and shall not be disclosed to any other persons or parties except as authorized by City, or required by law.

11. Conflict of Interest: Contractor warrants that neither Contractor, nor any of its employees, agents or subcontractors, has a conflict of interest with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement, nor shall such individuals, during this term of this Agreement, acquire any interest which would conflict in any manner with the performances of services hereunder.

12. Nondiscrimination: During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or age. Contractor will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

13. Independent Contractor: City and Contractor agree that the relationship between them created by this Agreement is that of an employer-independent contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the conduct and control of the work performed under this Agreement. Contractor shall be free to render professional consulting services to others during the term of this Agreement, so long as such activities do not interfere with or diminish Contractor's ability to fulfill the obligations established herein to City.

14. Notice to Proceed; Progress; Completion: Upon execution of this Agreement by the parties, City shall give Contractor written notice to proceed with the work. Such notice may authorize Contractor to render all of the services contemplated herein, or such portions or phases as may be mutually agreed upon. In the latter event, City shall, in its sole discretion, issue subsequent notices from time to time regarding further portions or phases of the work. Upon receipt of such notices, Contractor shall diligently proceed with the work authorized and complete it within the agreed time period.

15. Ownership of Documents. Title to all documents, drawings, specifications, and work product performed under this Agreement shall vest with City at such time as City has compensated Contractor, as provided herein,for those services rendered by Contractor.

16. Designation of Key Personnel: The individuals specified in the attached EXHIBIT "C" shall provide the services set forth herein, and shall be the persons primarily in charge of such work. No other individuals may provide services for Contractor on this project without first obtaining the written approval of the city manager.

17. Mistake of Fact. Each party understands that if any fact with respect to any matter covered by this Agreement is found hereafter to be other or different from the facts now believed by that party to be true,such party expressly accepts and assumes the risk of such possible differences in fact and agrees that this Agreement shall be in all respects effective and not subject to termination or rescission by reason of any such difference in facts.

18. Term; Termination: The term of this Agreement shall commence upon City's issuance to Contractor of a notice to proceed for all or a portion of the work, as hereinabove provided, and shall terminate upon City's acceptance and payment for all or such portion of the work as was authorized by such notice,including any and all retention. Notwithstanding the foregoing,City may,in its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason whatsoever by giving at least ten (10) days prior written notice of such termination to Contractor. In this latter event, Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered and work performed for City to the date of such termination.

19. Access to Records. Contractor shall maintain all books, records, documents, accounting ledgers,and similar materials relating to work performed for City under this Agreement on file for at least five (5) years following the date of final payment to Contractor by City. Any duly authorized representative(s)of City shall have access to such records for the purpose of inspection, audit and copying at reasonable times, during Contractor's usual and customary business hours. Contractor shall provide proper facilities to City's representative(s) for access and inspection.

20. Assignment. This Agreement is binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto and shall not be assigned by either City or Contractor without the prior written consent of the other. Any attempt by City or Contractor to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.

21. Compliance with Laws, Rules, Regulations. All services performed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and City laws, including any rules, standards or regulations promulgated thereunder.

22. Exhibits Incorporated. All Exhibits referred to in this Agreement and attached to it are hereby incorporated in it by this reference.

23. Integration; Amendment. This Agreement represents the entire understanding of City and Contractor as to those matters contained herein. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered in it. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except by amendment in writing sign by both parties.

24. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null, and void insofar as it is in conflict with said laws, but the remainder of the Agreement shall continue to be in full force and effect.

25. Waiver/Validity. Contractor agrees that waiver by City of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be construed as waiver of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. The acceptance by the City of the performance of any work or services by Contractor shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement.

26. Jurisdiction: City and Contractor agree that the law governing this Agreement shall be that of the State of California. Any suit brought by either party against the other arising out of the performance of this Agreement shall be filed and maintained in the County of San Benito.

27. Notice: Any notices required to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to have been given by their deposit, postage prepaid, in the United States Postal Service,addressed to the parties as follows:
a.To City:

Brett Miller, City Manager

City of Hollister
375 Fifth Street
Hollister, California 95023
b.To Contractor:

Steve Gagnon, Sr. Manager
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
455 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1925
Las Angeles, CA 90071
Nothing hereinabove shall prevent either City or Contractor from personally delivering any such notices to the other.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year above written.

RAFT LIS FIN NCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. CITY OF HOLLISTER:
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Name,Title 14 Igna•ro Ve zquez, MayorSr, a nor r
Chseine Black; f'MC,-.city Clerk
APPROVED AS.TUFORM:

Jason S pp on, City Attorney

EXHIBIT"A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES- BASIC, COMPLETION SCHEDULE
Task 1: Project Initiation, Project Management and Street Sweeping and Stormwater Feasibility
Task 1.1 - Project Initiation & Data Collection
Raftelis will establish lines of communication; review project mission and project schedule, collect data, and discuss relevant background information. The kick-off meeting with City staff will discuss the project objectives. Raftelis will assume there will be minimal changes to the water and wastewater rate structures. Raftelis will create a detailed data request that will be submitted to the City prior to the kick-off meeting so data in the required format can be forwarded to Raftelis.

Task 1.2 - Ongoing Project Management and Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Process Project management includes time for informal conversations with City Staff, management of consultants, client billing and correspondence.

For QA/QC, Raftelis will assign a senior member of Raftelis' staff as the project Technical Review.

This person is present at all internal project meetings and works closely with both the Project Manager and the lead consultant during the project. The Technical Reviewer's primary responsibilities are to review the work effort for consistency, accuracy, and validity and ensure that the cost of service and rate model (Model) is functioning properly and is based on sound rate- making principles and standard industry practice and that the report produced is comprehensive, consistent with the results, and meets the high quality standards of Raftelis. QA/QC is accomplished through periodic reviews of the Model throughout the course of its development.

Task 1.3: Storm Drainage & Street Sweeping Feasibility & Memo There are a few alternatives to implement storm drainage and street sweeping fees. Raftelis would like to discuss these alternatives, including the risks and data required for each. Ideally the City Attorney would attend this webinar. The simplest alternative is to incorporate storm drainage and street sweeping costs into wastewater rates. For storm drainage, the basis is the definition of sewer" under Senate Bill 231. Raftelis has priced this alternative in this proposal. Should the City decide to pursue an alternative route, such as a vote for a storm drainage or street sweeping fee or tax, Raftelis would require additional data (such as impervious area data and street frontage data by class) and provide an additional fee.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

One (1)virtual kick-off meeting with City staff during which we will discuss storm drainage and street sweeping
DELIVERABLES:

Data request list, kick-off meeting discussion package and kick-off meeting minutes

Task 2: Review Financial Information &Water & Wastewater Use The Project Team will review the information provided by the City to understand revenues, expenditures and non-recurring revenue.

A thorough water use analysis is needed to develop alternative rate structures. When adjusting tiered water rates, it is important to ensure that all revenues will be recovered under the new rate structure. Raftelis will request that the City provide the usage data in wide format: account number, consumption occurred, the associated read dates, customer class and meter size.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

Up to two (4)web conferences with City staff as necessary DELIVERABLES:

Usage histograms for City customers
Task 3: Water&Wastewater Financial Plan Development
Task 3.1 — Financial Plan Model Development
Raftelis will project budget items, such as annual water purchase costs, labor, power, materials, capital expenditures, plant investment, operating and maintenance (O&M)expenses, and reserve contributions. Raftelis will forecast water revenue requirements over the planning horizon. This will include estimating revenues based on current rates and usage characteristics. Rates, debt, grants, or infrastructure bank loans are options for capital expenses. Projecting revenue adjustments over a long planning horizon can illustrate future rate impacts and potential challenges. This will allow the City to adjust expenses, reserve balances or capital project scheduling to smooth rate impacts and to maintain financial stability.

Raftelis will develop a multi-year cash flow analysis to determine revenue adjustments needed to meet projected revenue requirements for the planning period while minimizing sharp rate fluctuations. The cash flow worksheet incorporates revenues generated from different sources, expenses needed to maintain the water system, any transfers in and out of the water enterprise fund, and any coverage necessary to meet current and proposed debt service requirements.

Raftelis will model reserve balances and review reserve policies to recommend appropriate reserve balances (operating, capital, rate stabilization, etc.) that are consistent with industry standards as well as the City's risk management practices.

Task 3.2— Financial Plan Workshops with Staff
Raftelis will review the water and wastewater Financial Plan with City staff to develop financial plan scenarios. The financial plan workshops will narrow dcwn the financial plan scenarios presented to City Council.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

Up to two (4) web conferences with City staff as necessary

DELIVERABLES:

Financial Plan Model (water and wastewater), presentation materials and meeting minutes from the workshops
Task 4: Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
Several methodologies for calculating capacity fees exist. The various approaches have largely evolved based on changing public policy, legal requirements, and the unique and special circumstances of each agency or district. However, there are two general approaches that are widely accepted and appropriate for capacity fees:

1. The "buy-in" method rests on the premise that new customers are entitled to service at the same price as existing customers. However, existing customers have already developed and financed the facilities that will service new customers. Under this approach, new customers pay only the amount equal to the net investment already made by existing users, based on replacement cost less depreciation and divided by the current demand of the system through number of customer equivalents to determine the fee of the new user.

2. The incremental cost method assumes that when new users connect to a system, they use either surplus capacity from the existing system, which must then be replaced, or they require new capacity that must be added to the system to accommodate their needs.

Under this approach, new customers pay for additional capacity requirements, irrespective of past investments made by existing customers.

Often, a hybrid approach incorporating elements of both the buy-in and incremental cost methods is utilized to capture new development's share of current facilities and the need for new facilities to accommodate growth.

After determining the methodology for each service, Raftelis will develop a capacity fee model.

The calculation of the fees will depend on fixed assets, planned capital improvements, capital financing assumptions, system capacities, and the level of service or demand required to serve new customers.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

None
DELIVERABLES:

Updated Impact fee schedules
Task 5: Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Analysis
The cost of service study is based on industry standards and methodologies approved by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) M1 Rate Manual. Mr. Sanjay Gaur has co-authored a chapter on the conservation rate structure in the M1 Rate Manual, 6th edition published by AWWA in early 2012. Cost allocations among customer classes will likely be based on the

AWWA-approved Base-Extra Capacity approach which focuses on the different usage patterns or peaking factors) demonstrated by each customer class.

For wastewater, the cost of service study will be based on the Water Environment Federation's Manual No. 27, Financing and Charges for Wastewater Systems. Costs are first functionalized to collection and treatment, then allocated to flow, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended.solids (TSS), the last two are known as wastewater strength. Unit rates are developed for flow, BOD and TSS.

The cost of service allocates costs to the customer classes based on the relative responsibility of each. Costs will be allocated based on customer class service units multiplied by unit costs of service. The result is the total cost responsibility required of each customer class.

Although not a law firm, Raftelis is very familiar with Proposition 218 requirements and its implications on water rates. Our proposed Technical Reviewer, Steve Gagnon, has more than 20 years of experience in financial analysis and engineering. He has extensive expertise in water and wastewater utility financial and revenue planning, cost of service rate design, valuation, and environmental engineering. In addition, Raftelis is frequently sought out as an expert witness on these matters. Raftelis have also assisted Santa Clara Valley Water District and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California on their legal disputes.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

None
DELIVERABLES:

Cost of service analysis in Microsoft Excel
Task 6: Water and Wastewater Rate Model
Task 6.1 — Calculate Water and Wastewater Rates
Raftelis will develop a Water Rate Model (Water Model) with the flexibility to change tier widths based on customer class. To help communicate with customers about the drivers behind rate increases and the rationale behind the proposed rates, the water rates will have several cost components for each tier including water supply costs, City system costs (delivery costs), conservation costs and other revenues to offset water system costs.

The Water Model will determine the rates required for each tier to collect the required revenues.

The Water Model will also have the built-in capability to conduct various scenario analyses to address different conservation issues such as drought, loss of water supply etc., and to calculate water rates under each scenario. The Dashboard, which displays key variables and results in real-time on screen, will facilitate discussion to reach a consensus quickly. This has proven to be particularly useful when making presentations to elected officials (i.e. City Councils), allowing them to fully appreciate the impacts of their decisions instantly.

Task 6.2 —Water and Wastewater Customer Impact Analysis Raftelis will also determine the potential financial impact on customers from the proposed rate structures. Each Model will include a series of tables and figures that show projected rate impacts on different types of customers at various levels of usage/flow.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

Meetings for this task are in Task 7.

DELIVERABLES:

Draft Water Rate Models showing calculated water rates and customer impact analyses Task 7: Water and Wastewater Rate Workshops with Staff
Raftelis will review the proposed water and wastewater rates with City Staff. As discussed during our call on May 28th, Raftelis has assumed no major changes in water and wastewater rate structures. The ultimate goal of this task is to develop a final recommendation of the water rate structures to be presented to the elected officials (City Councils) for approval to proceed with the Proposition 218 notices.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

Up to two (4)web conferences with City staff, as necessary, and one in-person meeting DELIVERABLES:

Presentation materials and meeting minutes for the workshops Task 8: Water and Wastewater Rate Workshops with Elected Officials Raftelis will present the water and wastewater study results during a working session with the elected officials. The presentation will discuss the proposed financial plans, the proposed water rate structure,- and the resulting customer impact analysis. Any changes, comments, and feedback will then be incorporated into the final models.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

Two (2) in-person with the City Councils (or sub-committee) DELIVERABLES:

Presentation materials and meeting minutes for the workshops Task 9: Water and Wastewater Report Development
The financial plan and proposed rate structures along with rate recommendations will be described in draft and final reports. These reports will include an executive summary highlighting the major issues and results of the study. A comprehensive section will include the rate design assumptions and methodologies used to develop the user rate calculations and financial planning.

Comments and changes from City staff and City Council will be incorporated into the Final Reports, which will be refined to reflect appropriate issues or concerns raised by stakeholders.

The Final Reports will include appropriate supporting data from the models to address the requirements of Proposition 218.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

Up to two (2) web conferences with City staff as necessary DELIVERABLES:

Draft Study Reports and Final Study Reports
Task 10: Public Hearing
Raftelis will attend and present at a Public Hearing. Raftelis has assisted numerous agencies all over California with the adoption of conservation rate structures. Examples include the Alameda County Water District, Soquel Creek Water District, Scott Valley Water District and Cities of Camarillo, Santa Cruz and Thousand Oakes.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

One (1) on-site public hearing meeting at the City
DELIVERABLES:

Presentation materials for the public hearing meetings
Task 11: Public Outreach for Impact Fees (Optional)
If requested, Raftelis will conduct two on-site public outreach presentations to assist the adoption of the Impact fees. The first presentation will include an introduction: the purpose of the fees, the legal requirements and the alternative methodologies and approaches of the fee development.

The results of the analyses and the proposed fees for each agency will be presented at the second public outreach meeting.

PLANNED MEETINGS:

Up to two (2) on-site public hearing
DELIVERABLES:

Presentation materials for the public hearing

EXHIBIT"B"

COMPENSATION
The following table provides a breakdown of the proposed fee for this project. This table includes the estimated level of effort required for completing each task and the hourly billing rates for the project team members. Expenses include costs associated with travel and a $10 per hour technology charge covering computers, networks,telephones, postage, etc.

Number of In
Hours
Web •Person Total Fees&
Tasks Meetings Meetings SG JW SC Admin Total Expenses
1 Project Initiation Project Management• `.
and,Storm Drainage and'Street
Sweeping Feasibility
1 1"'P oject indiction&Data Collection 1 -. 12 '-4 ' - 12 .4 32 $7 260

1.2 Project Management&,-QA/QC
te
12 -,12 24 $6,840
x, r _.a;!.. 1
1 3 Storm Drainage and Street Sweeping
Feasibdtty&Memo
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s
8 8 . 20 $5,340

2.Review Financial Information&Water
4 12 4 22 38 $8,850
Wastewater Use
3 Water&Wastewater Financial Plan 4 16 4 48 68 $15;060 Devetopment -'

4.Water and Wastewater Impact Fee 12 8 35 55 $12,525 5 Water and Wastewater Cost of 10 10. 38 58 $13,110ServiceAnalyses ,

6.Water and Wastewater Rate Model
18 6 58 82 $18,150
Development
7 Water&Wastewater Rate Workshops
with'Staff.',.`

2.''. 22 48 $12;347

8.Water&Wastewater Rate Workshops
2 24 2 14 40 $11,434
with Elected Officials
9 WaterandhWastewater;Report
2 i- 18 _ 12'64 4 98 $21 390
Development_'.'
10 Public Hearing 1 14 2 5 21 $6,182
Total Estimated Meetings/Hours 13 4 180 74 322 8 584
Hourly Billing Rate 275 $275 $185 $80
Total Professional Fees 49,500 $20,350 $59,570 $640 $130,060 SG-Steve Gagnon,PE,PM Total Fees $130,060
JW-John Wright.Assistant PM
SC-Staff Consultants Total Expenses 8,428
Admin-Corporate Functions
Total Fees&Expenses $138'488a.

EXHIBIT"C"

PROJECT STAFF
Name z Role Title Hourly Rate
Sanjay Gaur J Project Manager Vice President I $ 310
Steve Gagnon Project Manager Senior Manager 275
John Wright Assistant Proj Mgr Senior Manager 275
Charles Diamond Staff Consultant Sr Consultant 215
Nancy Phan Staff Consultant Sr Consultant 215 F
Michael Hicks Staff Consultant Consultant 185
Lauren Demine Staff Consultant Sr Consultant 2-1--5_ _-- I Jonathan Jordan Staff Consultant Consultant 185
1- Arisha Ashraf Staff Consultant Consultant 185

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-132

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

FOR THE UPDATE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES AND CONNECTION FEES
WHEREAS, Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc provided a proposal to provide the City of Hollister with an updated water and wastewater rate study and water and wastewater impact fees; and
WHEREAS, Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. last performed an update in 2012; and WHEREAS, staff determined an updated rate study is necessary to bring the City fees in line with current costs of services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister approves the resolution and authorizes the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc to perform a water and wastewater rate study.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a Special Meeting held this 28th day of June, 2021, by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members Perez, Burns, Resendiz, and Mayor Velazquez.

NOES: None.

ABSTAINED: None.

ABSENT: None.

Ign cio elazquez, Mayor
ATTEST:ARP VED AS TO FORM:

Epperson Law Group PC
Christine Black, MMC, City Clerk
Jas S pperson, City Attorney

CITY OF HOLLISTER

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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

I, CHRISTINE BLACK, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2021-132 is an original Resolution, or true and correct copy of a City Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a Special Meeting of said Council held on the 28th day of June,. 2021, at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of Hollister this 28th day of June, 2021.

Christine.Black, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister
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SUBMITTED: July 23, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Introduction and Adoption of Resolutions and Ordinances
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services CONTACT: Renee Perales, CIP Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD: Brett Miller, City Manager 831-636-4360 x17 TITLE OF ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-132, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE UPDATE OF WATER AND

WASTEWATER RATES AND CONNECTION FEES
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This item will adopt a resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for the update of the City's water and wastewater rates and connection fees and wastewater capacity fee study.

RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt the resolution approving the professional services agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The last water fee study was performed by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. in 2012. Staff feels that the time is right to conduct a fee study to bring City fees in line with the current costs of city services and impacts from future development. In additional if the City does decide to raise any fees, State Planning and zoning law requires a study to justify any fee increases. The total cost of the proposed study is $138,488.00.

Raftelis provided our last fee study and due to their knowledge of our system, and their previous study, staff felt it was more cost effective to utilize Raftelis to perform the study to get it completed in a timely and cost effective manner.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: $138,488.00
CEQA: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Appropriation Adjustment

2. Raftelis Water Rate Study 2021.docx

THIS REPORT WAS REVIEWED BY THE CITY MANAGER WHO CONCURS WITH

THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Brett Miller, City Manager
Packet Pg 254

445 S. Figueroa Street
Suite 1925
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Phone 213.262.9308
Fax 828.484.2442

www.raftelis.com

May 11, 2022
Mr. Brett Miller
City Manager
City of Hollister
375 Fifth St
Hollister, CA 95023

Subject: Water and Wastewater Rate Study
Dear Mr. Miller,
As we have discussed, Raftelis has added a few deliverables or tasks that were not included in the original project scope. These items include:
1) A rate survey of surrounding agencies. This is useful for rate setting but also was/will be used for the City’s planned bond issuance.
2) Attending several bond financing calls with Stifel. We attended at least 4 or more bond financing calls which we did not anticipate, and we will likely attend a few more. 3) Calculating capacity fees using the “build-up” approach. We anticipated using the City’s asset list to value the water and wastewater utilities by bringing asset historical purchase costs to today’s value using an cost index (index method). Since the City’s asset list was likely missing pipe data, we used City provided GIS data to calculate the current construction cost of the City’s water distribution system and wastewater collection system, and then subtract depreciation to value the system. This “build-up” method is more time intensive than the index method. 4) A model scenario which includes the San Juan Oaks resort connecting to the wastewater treatment plant. We will develop capacity fees for the resort. The City will use this model and resulting rates should the San Juan Oaks resort connect to the wastewater treatment plant in the future.

The total amendment request is show below and the table below shows the hours and hourly rates associated with each additional task. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this contract amendment request. If you are authorized to accept the amendment request we have provided a signature block below the fee table. We enjoy working with you and your staff and look forward to completing a successful study!

Sincerely,
RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

Steve Gagnon, PE (Licensed in AZ)
Sr. Manager
Cell: 714 351 2013
Email: [email protected]

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE

AGREEMENT FOR WATER RATE AND CAPACITY FEES STUDY
This Second Amendment (this “Amendment”), with an effective date of January 21, 2025, is an amendment to that certain Agreement for Water Rate and Capacity Fees Study, dated June 28, 2021 (as amended, the “Agreement”), by and between Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., (“Contractor”), and the City of Hollister, California (“City” and, together with Contractor, the “Parties”).

RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Contractor entered into the Agreement for professional services to prepare a Water Rate and Capacity Fee Study; and
WHEREAS, the Parties executed an Amendment to the Agreement, with an effective date of May 12, 2022 (the “First Amendment”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Parties added tasks not included in the original project scope; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to amend the Agreement to, among other things, increase the total value of the Agreement by $32,000 for a total of $187,483.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained in this Amendment, the Parties agree as follows:

1.Increase the total amount of the Agreement by $32,000 for a total of $187,483.

2.Amend Exhibit C of the Agreement to include the updated Rate Schedule for Consultant Services.

3.This Amendment sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the matters set forth herein. There have been no additional oral or written representations or agreements. Except as expressly modified or amended herein, all the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement remain unchanged, in full force and effect, and are incorporated by reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Agreement and this Amendment, the provisions of this Amendment shall govern and control.

4.This Amendment may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which is deemed an original but together constitute one and the same instrument, and a signature delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission is deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signature. The individuals executing this Amendment represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into this Amendment on behalf of the respective legal entities of Contractor and the City. This Amendment shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
[Signature Page Follows]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and entered into this Amendment as of the date first written above.

CITY OF HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA

By:

Name: David Mirrione
Title: City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM

By:

Name:

Title: City Attorney

RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

By:

Name: Steve Gagnon
Title: Senior Manager

BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FORM
Fiscal Year: 24/25 Prepared By:Hydie McDonald Date:1/6/2025 DH Approval:William Via
Fund Cost Center Account Number Account Title Project Code Increase Decrease 660 1155 730000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 32,000
660 300101 FUND BALANCE 32,000
Summary and Justification:Increase budget for Raftelis Rate Study Date: BA Entered By:

Date:Date:

Res. No.:Date Approved: Journal No.

FOR FINANCE USE ONLY:

Approvals
(Round up to the nearest dollar)
*Route to Finance, for review, prior to approvals.

Finance Review:

City Manager Approval:

City Council Approval:

1. Transfers between and within classifications of expenditures (i.e. between Salaries and Services and Supplies or between Professional Services and Office Supplies) must be approved by the City Manager.

2. Transfers between funds must be approved by the City Council.

3. Increase in budget needs to be offset by an additional revenue source or available fund balance.

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Raftelis’ 2025 Standard Hourly Billing Rates

Position Hourly Rate*
Chair/Chair Emeritus $500
Chief Executive Officer/President $475
Executive Vice President/Senior Principal $425
Senior Vice President $400
Vice President $375
Senior Manager $340
Recruiter $310
Principal/Senior Advisor $310
Manager $295
Senior Consultant $260
Executive Coach $260
Consultant $230
Creative Director $230
Associate Consultant $195
Graphic Designer $170
Analyst $150
Administration $100
Technology/Communications Charge** $10

* These rates will be in effect for calendar year 2025 and will then increase annually by 3% unless specified otherwise by contract.

** Technology/Communications Charge – this is an hourly fee charged monthly for each hour worked on the project to recover telephone, facsimile, computer, postage/overnight delivery, conference calls, electronic/computer webinars, photocopies, etc.

*** For services related to the preparation for and participation in deposition and trial/hearing, the standard billing rates listed above will be increased by an amount up to 50%.

STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
REPORT # City Attorney-2025-02

AGENDA ITEM: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 02.04.050 (MEETINGS- TIME AND PLACE) OF CHAPTER 02.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL)

DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mary Lerner, City Attorney
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Lerner, City Attorney

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance amending Section 02.04.050 (“Meetings – Time and place – Held in conformity with state law”) of chapter 02.04 (“City Council”) of title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the City of Hollister (“City”) Municipal Code.

DISCUSSION: The City Council requested a future agenda item to move City Council meetings to the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m . On January 7, 2025, the City Council introduced an ordinance amending Section 02.04.050 (“Meetings – Time and place – Held in conformity with state law”) of chapter 02.04 (“City Council”) of title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the City of Hollister (“City”) Municipal Code.

Upon approval of the Ordinance amendment, Section 2.04.050 of the City Municipal Code will read as follows:

2.04.050 – Meetings – Time and place – Held in Conformity with state law.

The city council shall hold regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers in city hall.

If that Monday falls on a city observed holiday, the meeting will fall to the Tuesday after the holiday. Regular, adjourned, special, and closed meetings shall be held in conformity with the provisions of Government Code, § 54950 et seq., and shall terminate at 10:00 p.m. unless the meeting is extended by the city council.

FISCAL IMPACT: There was no fiscal impact.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: On March 4, 2024, the City Council approved an amendment to the Hollister Municipal Code, updating the date and time of City Council meetings from the first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m. to the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 4:00 p.m.

CEQA: N/A

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. XXXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING SECTION

02.04.050 (MEETINGS-TIME AND PLACE) OF CHAPTER 02.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE

HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 02.04.050 (“Meetings – Time and place – Held in conformity with state law”) of chapter 02.04 (“City Council”) of title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the City of Hollister (“City”) Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

02.04.050 – Meetings – Time and place – Held in conformity with state law.

The city council shall hold regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers in city hall.

If that Monday falls on a city observed holiday, the meeting will fall to the Tuesday after the holiday. Regular, adjourned, special and closed meetings shall be held in conformity with the provisions of Government Code, § 54950, et seq., and shall terminate at 10:00 p.m. unless the meeting is extended by the city council.

SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance is held invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of the Ordinance if such invalid portio n thereof had been deleted.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its final passage.

SECTION 4. PUBLICATION. Within fifteen (15) days after passage, the City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

Ordinance No. XXXX

2 INTRODUCED at a special City Council meeting on January 7, 2025 and ADOPTED as an ordinance of the City of Hollister at a regular City Council meeting on January 21, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

________________________________
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

______________________________ _______________________________ Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary Lerner, City Attorney

I, JENNIFER WOODWORTH, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Ordinance No. XXXX is an original ordinance, or true and correct copy of a City ordinance, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting of said Council held on January 21, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on January 21, 2025.

Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
REPORT # City Manager-2025-03

AGENDA ITEM: THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND THE COUNCIL OF SAN BENITO

COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (SBCOG) PARTNERING ON TWO GRANT

APPLICATIONS FOR CALTRANS FUNDING

DEPARTMENT: City Manager
DEPARTMENT HEAD: David Mirrione, City Manager
STAFF CONTACT: William Via, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City of Hollister to be a co-sponsor with the Council of San Benito County Governments (SBCOG) on two Caltrans grant applications that offer community benefits and budget savings.

DISCUSSION: In the fall of 2024 Caltrans released the guidelines for the upcoming grant cycle of the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant program (STPG). The FY 2025-2026 program will award approximately $37 million in grants statewide. Through coordination at the Council of San Benito County Governments (SBCOG) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), two priority grant applications were identified:

 State Route 25 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP)  Next-Generation Transit for San Benito: Zero-Emission-Bus (ZEB) Transition Strategy

Attachment 1 describes each of these grant proposals that are being led by staff at SBCOG. Both of these grant proposals have significant countywide benefits, but also important benefits and budget savings for the City of Hollister as well. Both grant topics are necessary work that fulfills state requirements so any Caltrans grant funding received will save San Benito County governments from having to spend locally derived funds to complete these required plans. SBCOG staff will be providing an update to their Board of Directors on January 16, 2025 regarding this item.

The Caltrans STPG is highly competitive and the selection criteria favor inter-agency partnerships in choosing award winners. Because of this, SBCOG and the City of Hollister co-sponsoring the grant is a perfect opportunity for both agencies to demonstrate a strong partnership and increase the chances of funding from Caltrans for this important work.

FISCAL IMPACT: None - the local match for both Caltrans grants will be in-kind staff report from SBCOG staff

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: None

CEQA: None

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Project Descriptions for the SBCOG & City of Hollister Sponsored Grant Applications

Attachment 1: Project Descriptions for the SBCOG & City of Hollister Sponsored Grant Applications

State Route 25 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP) - $250,000 requested from Caltrans’ Strategic Partnership grant category

The State Route (SR) 25 CMCP will result in comprehensive and long-term improvement strategies along a 10.8 mile segment of State Route 25 (SR 25) within San Benito County and Santa Clara County that leverages and complements a recently initiated environmental planning process and makes the implementation agency partners eligible to pursue state transportation grant funding. This corridor is a critical commuter and Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) priority trucking route with significant safety concerns and traffic volumes that significantly exceed the capacity of the existing two-lane rural roadway. A streamlined and cost-effective CMCP is possible by leveraging the technical analysis and public outreach efforts underway for a Caltrans -led environmental impact report (EIR) for the corridor. The County of San Benito Association of Governments (SBCOG)-led CMCP in partnership with Caltrans, the City of Hollister, the County of San Benito, the Valley Transportation Agency (VTA), and the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) will expand the scope of the EIR work to ensure that a comprehensive and long-term vision of the SR 25 is developed.

Next-Generation Transit for San Benito: Zero-Emission Bus Transition Strategy - $180,000 requested from Caltrans’ Sustainable Communities grant category

The San Benito County Local Transportation Authority (LTA) and the City of Hollister seeks funding to develop a comprehensive Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) Analysis and Transition Plan. This initiative aims to effectively address the future needs and challenges of transitioning to a fully zero-emissions bus fleet. The LTA aims to develop a plan that evaluates various types of potential zero-emission vehicles, assesses the local energy infrastructure needed to support charging technologies, and outlines a schedule for fleet transition. This plan will identify key milestones and projects in the transition process including the timing of infrastructure installation, bus procurement, and staff training.

Additionally, the LTA strives to produce a plan that accounts for possible transition obstacles as well as state and federal regulations and mandates.

STAFF REPORT

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
REPORT # Finance-2025-05

AGENDA ITEM: CITY COUNCIL, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE CITY OF HOLLISTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26

RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS)

DEPARTMENT: Adminstrative Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Casey Estorga, Administrative Services Director STAFF CONTACT: Casey Estorga, Administrative Services Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council, in their capacity as the Successor Agency to the City of Hollister RDA, approve the F Y 2025-26 ROPS.

DISCUSSION: Staff has prepared FY 2025-26 ROPS using the template provided by the California Department of Finance (DOF). This template is used by the DOF and County Auditor-Controller to determine the amount of property tax increment that will be paid to the Successor Agency to wind-down the affairs of the former RDA.

Expenses in the ROPS are related to paying off bonds of the former RDA and administrative costs for winding-down activities of the former RDA. The City Council, acting in its capacity for the Successor Agency, is required to approve a ROPS annually. The ROPS is reviewed by the local Oversight Board and submitted to the DOF and County Auditor-Controller by February 1 of each year.

FISCAL IMPACT: Approving the FY 2025-26 ROPS will allow the City to receive its annual distribution of funds without delay.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: None.

CEQA: Not a project.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. FY 2025-26 ROPS

2. Resolution 2025-XX Successor Agency FY 2025-26 ROPS Approval

3. Resolution 2025-01 OB Oversight Board FY 2025-26 ROPS Approval

Hollister
ROPS 2025-26 Annual
25-26A Total 25-26B Total ROPS Total
A Obligations Funded as Follows (B+C+D)- - - B Bond Proceeds - - - C Reserve Balance - - - D Other Funds - - - E Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) (F+G)2,355,285 666,603 3,021,888 F RPTTF 2,280,285 591,603 2,871,888 G Administrative RPTTF 75,000 75,000 150,000 H Current Period Obligations (A+E)2,355,285 666,603 3,021,888 Requested Funding for Obligations

Hollister
ROPS 2025-26 Annual
Item #Obligation Name Obligation Type Agreement
Execution Date
Agreement
Termination Date Payee Description Total Outstanding Obligation Total Requested Funding Notes 4 Fiscal Agent Fee for Bonds Fees 8/1/2003 10/1/2032 U.S. Bank Corporation Fiscal agent fees for bonds 6,200 6,200 5 Bond Expense Funds Fees 8/1/2003 10/1/2032 Willdan Financial Services Annual continuing disclosure for bonds 6,200 6,200 7 Successor Agency Admin Costs Admin Costs 2/1/2012 1/1/2032 City of Hollister Successor Agency Administrative Costs 150,000 150,000 33 2014 Tax Allocation Refunding Bond Bonds Issued After 12/31/10 8/13/2014 8/13/2032 Union Bank of California 2014 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds 19,069,375 2,395,000 36 2019 Tax Allocation Refunding Bond Bonds Issued After 12/31/10 7/26/2019 8/13/2032 Opus Bank 2019 Tax Allocation Refunding Bond 3,538,176 464,488

Hollister
ROPS 2025-26 Annual

A B C D E F G H
Reserve Balance Other Funds RPTTF
Bonds issued on or
before
12/31/10
Bonds issued on or after
01/01/11
Prior ROPS RPTTF and Reserve
Balances retained for future
period(s)
Rent,
Grants,
Interest, etc.

Non-Admin
and
Admin

1 Beginning Available Cash Balance (Actual 07/01/22)
RPTTF amount should exclude A" period distribution amount" 34,884$ PPA prior period adjustment ROPS FY22/23 2 Revenue/Income (Actual 06/30/23)
RPTTF amount should tie to the ROPS 21-22 total distribution from the County Auditor-Controller
3,163,930$
$130,000 ROPS 22/23 A Distribution
$3,033,930 ROPS 22/23 B Distribution
from the county Auditor Controller's Office
3 Expenditures for ROPS 22-23 Enforceable Obligations (Actual 06/30/23)
3,123,730$ Total Actuals from PPA Report. Based on accounting records FY22/23
4 Retention of Available Cash Balance (Actual 06/30/23) RPTTF amount retained should only include the amounts
distributed as reserve for future period(s)
5 ROPS 22-23 RPTTF Prior Period Adjustment
RPTTF amount should tie to the Agency's ROPS 22-23 PPA form submitted to the CAC
6 Ending Actual Available Cash Balance (06/30/23)
C to F = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4), G = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4 - 5)
-$ -$ -$ -$ 75,084$ No entry required
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
(Report Amounts in Whole Dollars)
ROPS 22-23 Cash Balances
(07/01/22 - 06/30/23)
Fund Sources
Comments
Bond Proceeds

SA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX SA

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HOLLISTER, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR

AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF HOLLISTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(RDA), TO ADOPT A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026

WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 34177(I)(2)(A) and (m) requires the Successor agency to prepare and approve a recognized obligation payment schedule (the “ROPS”) and make associated notifications and distributions for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the recognized obligation payment schedule was prepared using the forms provided by the California Department of Finance to the City of Hollister Successor Agency; and

WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 34177(k) requires the Successor Agency to prepare administrative cost estimates from the Successor Agency Administrative Budget (the “Successor Agency Administrative Cost Estimates”) and provide them to the Auditor - Controller for the County of San Benito; and

WHEREAS, the administrative budget includes costs associated with winding down the former RDA which helps defer costs associated with the existing non -housing loan agreement, and the Finance Department administration and Successor Agency Administrative Budget must be approved by the Oversight Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency of the Former Hollister Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and in conformance with Health and Safety Section 34177(I) and (m), hereby approves the expenses for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, the Successor Agency Administrative Budget, and the Successor Agency Administrative Cost Estimates; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council acting in its capacity as the Successor agency of the Former Hollister Redevelopment Agency (RDA), hereby authorizes and directs the Executive Director or the Director’s designee, acting on behalf of the Successor Agency, to file, post, mail or otherwise deliver via electronic mail, internet posting, and/or hardcopy. All notices and transmittals necessary or convenient in connection with the approval of the ROPS, approval of the Successor Agency Administrative Budget, approval of the Successor Agency Administrative Cost Estimates, and other actions taken pursuant to this Resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that nothing in this Resolution shall abrogate, waive, impair or any other manner affect the right or ability of the City, as a munic ipal corporation, to initiate and prosecute any litigation with respect to any agreement or other arrangement between the City and the Former RDA, including, without limitation any litigation

SA Resolution No. 2025-XX SA

contesting the purported invalidity of such agreement or arrange ment pursuant to the Dissolution Act

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, approval of a Recognized Obligation Schedule is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency of the Hollister Redevelopment Agency, Hollister, California, at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

____
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney

I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached SA Resolution No. 2025-XX SA is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on January 21, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on January 21, 2025.

Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister

HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL

REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEM
Council member(s) requesting item
(no more than two):

Topic to be Discussed:

Recommended City Council Action:

Background information, such as reasoning for recommended Council action, justification for placing on the agenda, etc.:

Requested date of discussion (minimum of four weeks from the date of the request):
☐Mayor Stephens
☐Councilmember Picha, District 1
☐Councilmember Resendiz, District 2
☐Councilmember Morales, District 3
☐Councilmember De Anda, District 4
4 Restricting City Services to only within city limits.

Implement restrictions to not allow city sewer services outside of the city limits.

Although LAFCO does not allow for city sewer services to be expanded outside of the city limits, numerous exceptions have been approved even if they are not emergency instances.

February 11, 2025

Select the Applicable Strategic Goal(s) and list any Applicable Objective(s) City Council Goal: ☐ Infrastructure
Applicable Objective(s):

City Council Goal: ☐ Budget, Finances & Economic Development Applicable Objective(s):

City Council Goal: ☐ Quality of Life and Public Safety
Applicable Objective(s):

City Council Goal: ☐ Community Engagement, Education, and Transparency Applicable Objective(s):

4 This item would fall under the infrastructure goalThis item would fall under the infrastructure goal 4

City Council Agenda Request Tracking
1 12/3/2024 TBD Burns Repair or replace sidewalks in Sunnyslope Village
Infrastructure
Budget, Finances, & Economic Development
Quality of Life & Public Safety
TBD
2 12/17/2024 1/7/2025 de Anda Change Council regular meeting to first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Quality of Life & Public Safety
Community Engagement, Education &
Transparency
1/21/2025
3 12/17/2024 1/21/2025 Picha Presentation on Community Workforce Agreement
Infrastructure
Budget, Finances, & Economic Development
1/21/2025
4 12/17/2024 1/7/2025 Resendiz Form Fire Services Contract Negotiations Ad Hoc Committee
Infrastructure 1/7/2025
5 12/17/2024 1/7/2025 Stephens Authorization of 2025 Hollsiter Independence Rally
Budget, Finances, & Economic Development
Quality of Life & Public Safety
1/7/2025
6 1/7/2025 2/4/2025 Resendiz Rescind Resolution 2024-170 Infrastructure Budget, Finances, & Economic Development
TBD
7 1/7/2025 2/4/2025 Stephens Comprehensive mid-year budget presentation
Budget, Finances, & Economic Development TBD
Date Completed#Request Date Discussion Date Requestor Agenda Item Requested Applicable Strategic Goal(s)