CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 18, 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
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.CLOSED SESSION REPORT
5.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
6.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.
7.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.
7.1 APPROVE FEBRUARY 4, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Approve Minutes.
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessment Funds attached.
7.3 ADOPT ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADOPT CHAPTER 17.28 AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance approving a zoning ordinance amendment to adopt Chapter
17.28 Agricultural Lands Preservation Program.
7.4 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,451,890 TO
GRANITE ROCK COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE WEST GATEWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP C1816
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution accepting the bids and awarding a contract to Granite Rock Company for the West Gateway Improvement Project, CIP C1816.
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 600 ERNIE DRIVE City of Hollister City Council Meeting
PROJECT INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4 ANNEXATION NO. 58 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the 600 Ernie Drive Project into CFD No. 4.
7.6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND RECORDATION OF AN
AVIGATION EASEMENT FOR DUKE REALTY HOLLISTER LP FOR THE ALMOND PROJECT (APN 050-010-010-0060) LOCATED AT 600 ERNIE DRIVE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance and recordation of an Avigation Easement for Duke Realty Hollister LP for the Almond Project (APN 050-010-010- 0060) located at 600 Ernie Drive; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents required to record the Avigation Easement.
7.7 A RESOLUTION RENEWING REGULATORY PERMIT FOR EUPHORIC LIFE INC.
TO OPERATE A CANNABIS MANUFACTURING FACILITY AT 807 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE (APN 056-270-012-000)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the renewal of a regulatory permit for Euphoric Life Inc. to operate a cannabis manufacturing facility located at 807 Industrial Drive for the 2025/2026 period.
7.8 A RESOLUTION RENEWING A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR EUPHORIC LIFE INC. TO OPERATE A CANNABIS DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AT 807 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE (APN 056-270-012-000
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the renewal of a regulatory permit for Euphoric Life Inc. to operate a cannabis distribution facility located at 807 Industrial Drive for the 2025/2026 period.
8.PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 1.10.060 (PROCESSING CLAIMS) TO CHAPTER 1.10 (CLAIMS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 935) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance to amend Hollister Municipal Code, Chapter 1.10 - Claims Pursuant to Government Section 935 to add Section 1.10.060 – Processing of claims against the city
9.COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE URBAN AREA WATER MASTER PLAN TERM
SHEET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT
WITH THE URBAN AREA MEMBER AGENCIES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Term Sheet related to the financing of the Accelerated Drought Response Project (ADRoP) and the Addition of San Juan Bautista to the Hollister Urban Area Water Supply and Treatment Agreement (Term City of Hollister City Council Meeting
Sheet) and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with the Urban Area member agencies.
9.2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE 2025 HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY WITHOUT
NOTICE, ADVERTISEMENT, OR COMPETITIVE BIDDING, DIRECT CITY
MANAGER TO OBTAIN THREE QUOTES FOR SERVICE AND EXECUTE
RESULTING CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to purchase security services on behalf of the City without notice, advertisement, or competitive bidding for the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally (“Rally”), direct the city manager to obtain three quotes for service, and execute the resulting contract.
9.3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE WITH SAN BENITO COUNTY
POLYTECHNIC ACADEMY FOR CERTAIN SPACE IN THE BRIGGS BUILDING
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE LEASE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a Lease Agreement with San Bentio County Polytechnic Academy (“Academy”) for certain space in the Briggs Building and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the lease.
9.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE
HOLLISTER PARK DEDICATION FUND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND TO
THE BRIGGS BUILDING ENTERPRISE FUND
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an interfund transfer from the City of Hollister Park Dedication Fund development impact fee fund to the Briggs Building enterprise fund.
9.5 OUT OF JURISDICTION SERVICES DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the presentation and provide direction to staff.
10.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.
10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Development of a lobbying ordinance and program- Councilmember Resendiz
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
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11.CLOSED SESSION
11.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 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 (2 cases)
12.ADJOURNMENT
13.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of February 18, 2025 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on February 14, 2025 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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