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City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
February 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Members P-sent: Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
Rudy Picha, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, District 4
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stephens called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 4:00 p.m..
2. ROLL'CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember de Anda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
S. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None
6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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Joe Tonascia supported agricultural preservation and expressed concern regarding the widening of Highway 25 and its potential negative impact on agricultural land.
David Bini supported electrical and other apprenticeships to support employee safety and training and invited the City Council to attend one of their training opportunities.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated Item 7.3 would be continued to a future meetii.,g.
Councilmember Picha pulled Item 7.4 from the Consent Agenda Moved by: Council Member de Anda
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
The consent calendar items are approved, except for Agenda Item Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda
Carried (5 to 0)
7.1 APPROVE FEBRUARY 4, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Approve Minutes.
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER
Moved by: Council Member de Anda
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General -Special - Enterprise -Assessment Funds attached.
Carried
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 600 ERNIE
-DRIVE PROJECT INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4
ANNEXATION NO. 58 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES)
Moved by: Council Member de Anda
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the 600 Ernie Drive Project into CFD No. 4.
Carried
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-
_'b060) LOCATED AT 600 ERNIE DRIVE
Moved by: Council Member de Anda
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
2 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.
Carried
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)
Moved by: Council Member de Anda
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
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.
Carried
7.8 1A RESOLUTION RENEWING A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR
EUPHORIC LIFE INC. TO OPERATE A CANNABIS DISTRIBUTION
FACILITY AT 807 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE (APN 056-270-012-000
Moved by: Council Member de Anda
Seconded by: Mayor Stephens
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.
Carried
7.3 ,;;ADOPT ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO ADOPT CHAPTER 17.28 AGRICULTURAL LANDS
PRESERVATION PROGRAM
This item will be discussed at a future meeting.
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
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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
Public Works Director William Via and San Benito County Water District General Manager Dana Jacobsen provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz requested language be included to require the San Benito County Water District to pursue additional grant funding to offset the cost of the project.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 4:56 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 4:56 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
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 Sheet) and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with the Urban Area member agencies. Additionally, the San Benito County Water District is to make an annual report of their pursuit of additional grant funding.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
9.2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE 2025 HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE
w'ZALLY WITHOUT NOTICE, ADVERTISEMENT, OR COMPETITIVE
BIDDING, DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN THREE QUOTES
FOR SERVICE AND EXECUTE RESULTING CONTRACT
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz requested the City Manager seek support from the San Benito Chamber of Commerce and Hollister Downtown Association to pursue sponsorships of the Independence Rally.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:07 p.m.
5 There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:07 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz supported the Independence Rally being held as a two-day event.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
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. Additionally, staff is directed to make the Independence Rally a two-day event.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda ,Carried (5 to 0)
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
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:18 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:18 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving a Lease Agreement with San Benito County Polytechnic Academy ("Academy") for certain space in the Briggs Building and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the lease.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
0 9.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE
HOLLISTER PARK DEDICATION FUND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
FUND TO THE BRIGGS BUILDING ENTERPRISE FUND
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:28 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:28 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Picha
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
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.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
9.5 OUT OF JURISDICTION SERVICES DISCUSSION
Planning Manager Eva Kelly provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:49 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:49 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz suggested the City send a letter to LAFCO stating the City is not interested in creating a regional wastewater plant.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to bring back a presentation from the City's consultant on urban growth boundaries; subsequently bring a draft policy and/or ordinance to address out of jurisdiction services, which is more restrictive than the current LAFCO process; draft and send a letter to LAFCO stating the City is not interested in creating a regional wastewater plant.
10. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
10.1 -,,-COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Resendiz reported the Fire Services Negotiations ad hoc committee is continuing to meet; reported he, Mayor Stephens, and 7 Councilmember Picha had met with the San Benito Council of Governments legal team to discuss transparency and Highway 25.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Morales reported she met with the Rapid Response Network for San Benito County to discuss providing information and training to the community and its businesses. Councilmember Morales reported on several upcoming events in the City.
Councilmember Picha reported he attended the opening of Hill's Bookstore.
Mayor Stephens reported she was a judge at the local spelling bee.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Development of a lobbying ordinance and program- Councilmember Resendiz
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to bring back a presentation regarding San Benito County's lobbying ordinance.
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Mirrione reported he attended the CalCities City Manager's Conference.
UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:02 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:02 p.m.
Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 6:02 p.m.
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
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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