City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
January 21, 2025, 4:00 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
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stephens called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 4:19 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember de Anda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
5. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Joe commented on projected rainfall deficiency for the area and potential drought and wildfire in the County.
Geoffrey Morgan, President and CEO of CHISPA housing, invited the City Council to attend their 45th celebration.
Sandy Patterson thanked the Hollister Fire Department's personnel for saving her animals from a structure fire.
Anne Hall spoke regarding local community theater organization, San Benito Stage Company, and shared information regarding a proposed performing space in downtown Hollister.
Carl DiLeonardo expressed concern regarding the City's future and cautioned against the City becoming a part of the County.
1 John Wrobel spoke regarding the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and encouraged the City to participate in celebratory events and create an ad hoc committee.
Gretchen Lester spoke on behalf of the Little Tree Community and stated the school has not been able to open their location on Powell Street for the last year.
Ms. Lester urged the City to allow the school to open as soon as possible.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
City Attorney Mary Lerner pulled item 6.9 for discussion.
Councilmember Resendiz pulled item 6.4 for discussion.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
The consent calendar items are approved, except items 6.4 and 6.9.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
6.1 APPROVE DECEMBER 17, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
6.2 APPROVE JANUARY 7, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
6.3 WARRANT REGISTER JANUARY 21, 2025
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General -Special - Enterprise -Assessment Funds attached.
Carried
6.5 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY SUZANNE PETRAY
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
4 Carried
6.6 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY SERGIO GARCIA
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
Carried
6.7 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY VERONICA VELASQUEZ
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
Carried
6.8 RATIFY APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE AIRPORT
ADVISORY COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
Ratify appointments to the Airport Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission.
Carried
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
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
3 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.
Carried
6.11 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 2101 BERT DRIVE PROJECT INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4
ANNEXATION NO. 59 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES)
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of 2101 Bert Drive Project into CFD #4.
Carried
6.12 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CITY OF
HOLLISTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
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.
Carried
6.4 ORDINANCE 1256 APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADOPT CHAPTER 17.28 AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION
PROGRAM
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz suggested amending the ordinance to require two acres of agricultural land to be preserved for every one acre developed.
Councilmember Picha recommended amending the ordinance to require
2.5 acres of agricultural land to be preserved for every one acre developed.
19 Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 4:50 p.m.
John Wrobel supported preserving as much agricultural land as possible and stated prime farmland should not be developed.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 4:51 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Rudy Picha
Direct staff to bring Ordinance 1256 for a third reading approving a zoning ordinance amendment to adopt Chapter 17.28 Agricultural Lands Preservation Program with a preservation of 2.5:1 acres ratio for preservation of agricultural land to the next regular Council meeting.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
6.9 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-170
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 4:58 p.m.
Josh Buzzetta opposed rescinding Resolution No. 2024-170.
Courtney Parrinello opposed rescinding Resolution No. 2024-170.
Mia Casey opposed rescinding Resolution No. 2024-170.
Carol Lenoir opposed rescinding Resolution No. 2024-170.
Amy Bird opposed rescinding Resolution No. 2024-170.
Terry Clark opposed rescinding Resolution No. 2024-170.
Jeff Granucci opposed rescinding Resolution No. 2024-170.
Amanda Baum opposed rescinding Resolution No. 2024-170.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:17 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
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.
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Ayes (4): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, and Council Member de Anda
Noes (1): Council Member Morales
Carried (4 to 1)
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)
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 5:40 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 5.40 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Rudy Picha
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.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
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
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5.44 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:44 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
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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.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
8.2 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Assistant City Attorney Rob Lomeli provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:59 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:59 p.m.
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)
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:02 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:02 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Council Member Rudy Picha
Staff recommends the City Council, in their capacity as the Successor Agency to the City of Hollister RDA, approve the FY 2025-26 ROPS.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
9.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
7 Councilmember Resendiz reported the Fire Services Negotiations ad hoc committee met and reported he attended the San Benito Council of Governments meeting.
Mayor Stephens reported she attended the LAFCO meeting and was selected as Vice Chair of LAFCO.
9.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Morales thanked staff for their work with the Little Tree Community school.
1. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Restricting city services to only within city limits - Councilmember Resendiz
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to bring a future agenda item to discuss restricting city services to only within city limits.
9.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. CITY COUNCILAGENDA ITEM REQUESTS LIST
10. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:13 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:13 p.m.
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting into closed session at 6:14 p.m.
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 section 54956.9 of the Government Code (1 case)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
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