City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
February 4, 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 4:01 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION - REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1 UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 25 PROJECT BY COUNCIL OF SAN BENITO
COUNTY GOVERNMENTS
San Benito Council of Governments Executive Director Binu Abraham provided an update on the Highway 25 project.
6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Danny Barrera Jr. provided updates regarding events and programs at the Senior Center and organized by Jovenes de Antano.
Margarita Vejar spoke in support of the programs and events at the Senior Center.
Luis Espinal shared information regarding his small business in Hollister. 1 Mia Casey supported the City quickly moving forward in negotiations for fire contract services with San Benito County and San Juan Bautista. Ms. Casey expressed concerns regarding the cost for the 2025 Independence Rally.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Morales pulled item 7.6 from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Picha pulled item 7.12 from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
The consent agenda items are approved, except items 7.6 and 7.12.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
7.1 APPROVE JANUARY 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 APPROVE JANUARY 21, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
7.3 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY CATHY VILLAREAL
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
7.4 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY JAZMINE SANCHEZ
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Deny the claim and authorize staff to send the notice of rejection to the claimant.
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
APPROPRIATIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE FISCAL ACTIVITY
FOR THE RUNWAY 6 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
2 Adopt a resolution approving Fiscal Year 2024/2025 appropriations for completion of the fiscal activity for the Runway 6 Safety Improvements Airport Improvement Project.
7.7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR
PARKS, LANDSCAPES, AND SOUND WALL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with BrightView Landscape Services for parks, landscape, and sound wall maintenance services and authorizing the City Manager to sign the amendment.
7.8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH SMITH & ENRIGHT LANDSCAPING INC. FOR
PARKS, LANDSCAPES, AND SOUND WALL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with Smith & Enright Landscaping Inc., for parks, landscape, and sound wall maintenance services and authorizing the City Manager to sign the amendment.
7.9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH N. RAMIREZ LANDSCAPE AND CONSTRUCTION
FOR PARKS, LANDSCAPES, AND SOUND WALL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with N. Ramirez Landscape and Construction, for parks, landscape, and sound wall maintenance services and authorizing the City Manager to sign the amendment.
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7.10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH DR. JEFFREY S. FANKHAUSER BETWEEN
HOLLISTER POLICE ANIMAL CARE & SERVICES AND DR. JEFFREY S. FANKHAUSER
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an amended agreement between Hollister Police Animal Care Services and Dr. Jeffrey S.
Fankhauser, DVM for premises permit.
7.11 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE SAN BENITO
COUNTY COMMUNITY AND CORRECTIONS PARTNERSHIP
(SBCCCP) IN WHICH THE SBCCCP WILL DIRECTLY UP TO $500,000
FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUN RIDGE RIMS RECORDS SOFTWARE
AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Adopt a resolution accepting a grant from the San Benito County Community and Corrections Partnership (SBCCCP) in which the SBCCCP will directly pay up to $500,000 to Sun Ridge RIMS Records Software and pay for the equipment needed for its operations at the Police Department and authorize City Manager to sign contract with Sun Ridge Systems.
7.6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER RESENDIZ TO
USE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETED FY 24/25 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LATINO COALITION OF SAN
BENITO COUNTY AND RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 4:25 p.m
Mickie Solorio Luna, President of the Latino Coalition, supported use of Council discretionary funds to provide funding for a rapid response hotline and informational cards for the immigrant community. Ms. Luna requested the City Council adopt a resolution related to immigration.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 4:28 p.m
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution authorizing Councilmember Resendiz to use up to $1,500 of FY 24/25 City Council budgeted discretionary funds in support II
of the Latino Coalition of San Benito County and $450 of City administrative costs, and authorizing the city manager to execute the necessary agreements.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
7.12 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$8,441,982 TO MARINSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTEREST LLC FOR THE
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND BRIDGE RD
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Associate Engineer Marco Martinez provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 4:49 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 4:49 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract to Marinship Development Interest LLC for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant and Bridge Road Stormwater Improvements Project, (CIP 2503) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents.
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 A PRESENTATION REGARDING THE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND THE SANTA
CLARA AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:08 p.m.
Paul Bruno opposed continuing the City's project labor agreement. 5 Erica Valentine supported continuing the City's community workforce and project labor agreements.
Jose Rivera supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Cole Davis supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Erik Larsen supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Martin Garcia supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Hutton Jason supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Dan Bousfield supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Casey Van Huevel supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Beth supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Aureliano Ochoa supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Gordon Saunders supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Neils Ash supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
David Bini supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Jamie Vasquez requested the City negotiate a community workforce agreement with the Carpenters Union.
Mia Casey supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Scott Reese supported continuing the City's community workforce agreement.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:34 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz recommended amending the City's purchasing ordinance to no longer require project labor agreements. 9 Councilmember Morales expressed concern regarding potential consequences for removing the project labor agreement requirement, including wage theft, substandard work, more expensive projects, etc.
Mayor Stephens supported waiting to take any action on the community workforce agreements at this time, so the Council can learn more about the process and agreements.
By consensus, the City Council requested staff return at the May 5, 2025 meeting regarding the pros and cons of community workforce and project labor agreements and additional information on the complicated topic, specifically comparing non -union and union projects for various items, such as community benefits, women and veteran employment, employee training, compliance rates, etc. and information regarding the City's current slurry seal project and other road agreements. Additionally, staff to complete research of surrounding municipalities regarding contract threshold for a community workforce agreements and challenges they may have faced.
The Council recessed at 6:05 p.m. and reconvened at 6:16 p.m. with all members of Council present.
8.2 SAN BENITO STREET TRAFFIC CALMING STUDY ALTERNATIVES
PRESENTATION
Assistant Engineer Dillon Albert and Derek Wu with Kimley Horn provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz suggested including the San Benito Street between South Street and Hawkins Street.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:42 p.m.
Gordon Machado supported analyzing traffic on South Street.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:43 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with an updated proposal to include San Benito Street between Hawkins and South Streets.
8.3 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM
BAKER TILLY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$44,550 WITH THE CITY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA FOR THE FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY
Fire Chief Jonathan Goulding provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6.48 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
7 Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:48 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Council Member Rudy Picha
Adopt a resolution accepting the proposal received from Baker Tiller and authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement in the amount of $44,550 with the City of San Juan Bautista for the Fire Protection District Feasibility Study.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
8.4 FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MID -YEAR BUDGET UPDATE AND DISCUSS
OVERALL BUDGET STABILZATION STRATEGIES
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga and City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Councilmember Morales requested the City Attorney's Office expenses be separated for the third quarter report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 8:27 p.m.
City Treasurer Gordon Machado stated he was impressed with the work brought forward by City staff.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 8:28 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with implementation of the following budget stabilization strategies:
• Continue to seek further efficiencies in FY2024-25 and adjust current budget to address areas of concern
• Reach agreement on updated Fire Services contracts
• Consider adoption of updated rate schedules
• Reduce General Fund expenditures by 10% for FY2025-26 Annual Budget
• Reduce General Fund revenue by 2.5% for FY2025-26 Annual Budget to account for removal of one-time revenue sources programmed in current budget
• Consider sale or lease of 190 Maple building
• Adopt General Fund repayment plan to other funds in FY2025-26
• Implement an informal hiring freeze
• Update the Council Discretionary Fund Policy to implement a freeze on use of Council discretionary funds until a 20% reserve is reached
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 A RESOLUTION AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MASTER USER FEE SCHEDULE
Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Council Member Resendiz
Adopt a resolution making changes to some user fees in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Master User Fee Schedule.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Rudy Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
10. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Stephens provided an update on the Fire Services Contract ad hoc committee.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Picha reported he attended the League of California Cities New Mayor and Council Academy.
1. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Immigration - Councilmember Morales
2. Designate Hollister's Downtown as an Entertainment District - Councilmember Resendiz
3. Presentation by Jovenes de Antano- Councilmember de Anda By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with future agenda items on the three requested topics..
0 10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Mirrione thanked City staff for their work on the user fee study.
UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 8:47 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 8:47 p.m.
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting into closed session at 8:47 p.m.
11.1 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
11.2 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)
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
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