CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:30 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
Persons who wish to address the City Council are asked to complete a speaker’s card and give it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Those who wish to address the City Council on an agenda item will be heard when the presiding officer calls for comments from the audience. City related items not on the agenda will be heard under the Public Input section of the agenda. Following recognition, persons desiring to speak are requested to advance to the podium and state their name and address. 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. After hearing audience comments, the public portion of the meeting will be closed, and the matter brought to the City Council for discussion.
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
5.1 National Poppy Day Proclamation
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 APRIL 7, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER APRIL 21, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessments funds attached.
7.3 ADOPT ORDINANCE 1260 AMENDING TITLE 13 (PUBLIC SERVICES) TO ADOPT CHAPTER 13.04 TITLE X (OUTSIDE SEWER CONNECTIONS) TO THE
HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Ordinance 1260 Amending Title 13 (Public Services) to adopt Chapter 13.04 Title X (Outside Sewer Connections) to the Hollister Municipal Code.
7.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2025 HOLLISTER
INDEPENDENCE RALLY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving temporary street closures for the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally.
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN FOR THE 2025 City of Hollister City Council Meeting
HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Traffic Control Plan for the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally.
7.6 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AIRPORT USE AGREEMENT WITH
SNIPBUS FOR CONDUCTING ANIMAL CARE SERVICES AT THE HOLLISTER
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Approve an Airport Use Agreement with SNIPBUS for conducting animal care services at the Hollister Municipal Airport; and
2. Direct the City Risk Manager to finalize appropriate insurance provisions to be incorporated into the Agreement following City Council approval of the Agreement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement once the insurance provisions have been incorporated.
7.7 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA COMMISSION
OF PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR A TEAM BUILDING
WORKSHOP FOR THE SUPERVISORY STAFF OF THE HOLLISTER POLICE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution accepting the reimbursement grant from the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training for the supervisory staff at the police department to attend a Team Building Workshop.
7.8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 93 - 1 AND ORDER THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE THE REQUIRED REPORT WITH THE CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the initiation of proceedings for the levy and collection of the FY 2025/2026 Annual Assessment for Landscape and Lighting District No. 93-1 and order the City Engineer to prepare and file the required Report.
8.COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 PROPOSED FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT TERMS
WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BENITO AND THE CITY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive report and provide City Manager direction regarding the Fire Protection Services contract amendment terms with the County of San Benito and the City of San Juan Bautista and the Fire District Feasibility Study.
8.2 FORMATION OF AN ANIMAL SERVICES AD-HOC COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss the formation of an Animal Services Ad-Hoc Committee and appoint two members if applicable.
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
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9.1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 8.40 ENTITLED “FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES” TO DESIGNATE
LOCAL FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in the City of Hollister City Limits.
9.2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING A CITYWIDE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, THE 6th CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, AND PENDING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND PREZONING/ANNEXATION APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends the Council take the following actions:
1. Receive the presentation and hold a public hearing.
2. Provide direction regarding the initiation of a citywide General Plan Update, including direction on the inclusion of any necessary updates to the City’s adopted Climate Action Plan.
3. Provide direction regarding the City’s ongoing 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
4. Provide direction regarding whether to initiate any citywide effort related to adoption of an Urban Growth Boundary.
5. Provide direction on how staff and applicants should proceed with the following in- process Prezoning for Annexation & General Plan Amendment applications as it relates to the direction given on a citywide General Plan Update:
a. General Plan Amendment 2020-1, Prezone 2020-2 – Hollister Research Campus b. Prezone 2020-1 – Lico & Greco Properties
c. General Plan Amendment 2022-2, Rezone 2022-1 – Hollister Multifamily LLC d. Prezone 2019-2 – Joseph Nguyen/Clearist Park
6. Adopt a resolution denying the request for Initiation of General Plan Amendment 2022-3 and Prezone 2022-1 – Severita Hamana.
7. Regarding Initiation of General Plan Amendment 2023-1 and Prezone 2023-1 – MLC Holdings/Sarwat Fahmy – staff recommends either of the following:
a. If the City Council directs staff to initiate a citywide general plan update, staff’s recommendation on this item is to adopt a resolution denying the request for Initiation of General Plan Amendment 2022-3 and Prezone 2022-1; and to provide any desired direction regarding the land use on this parcel for incorporation into the city’s general plan update effort.
b. If the City Council directs staff to not initiate a citywide general plan update, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution either approving or denying the initiation request.
8. Regarding Initiation of Prezone 2023-2 – Joe Tonascia – staff recommends either of the following:
a. If the City Council directs staff to initiate a citywide general plan update, staff’s recommendation on this item is to adopt a resolution denying the request for Initiation City of Hollister City Council Meeting
of Prezone 2023-2; and to provide any desired direction regarding the land use on this parcel for incorporation into the city’s general plan update effort. b. If the City Council directs staff to not initiate a citywide general plan update, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution either approving or denying the initiation request. If the Council desires to approve the request for initiation, the Council must also authorize the initiation of a General Plan Amendment for this project as proposed.
9. Regarding Initiation of Prezone 2023-3 – Lico & Greco Properties – staff recommends either of the following:
a. If the City Council directs staff to initiate a citywide general plan update, staff’s recommendation on this item is to adopt a resolution denying the request for Initiation of Prezone 2023-3; and to provide any desired direction regarding the land use on this parcel for incorporation into the city’s general plan update effort. b. If the City Council directs staff to not initiate a citywide general plan update, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution either approving or denying the initiation request. If the Council desires to approve the request for initiation, the Council must also authorize the initiation of a General Plan Amendment for this project as proposed.
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
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11.CLOSED SESSION
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 SECTION 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)
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11.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 300 West St., Hollister, CA 95023
Agency Negotiator: David Mirrione, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Bill Lee, Martha's Kitchen
Under Negotiation: Lease Terms
12.ADJOURNMENT
13.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of April 21, 2025 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on April 18, 2025 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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