CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING

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City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023

                                                                                                                                                                

Roxanne Stephens, Mayor                                                           Jim Pia, Interim City Manager

Rudy Picha, Council Member, District 1                                      Jennifer P. Thompson, 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

                                                                                                                                                                

 

As of January 1, 2023, the Levine Act (Government Code Section 84308) applies to City Council proceedings involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, no Council Member shall accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or their agent, or from any participant or their agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the City or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding. Any Council Member who has received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from a party or their agent, or from a participant or their agent, shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the decision.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308(d), any party to a covered proceeding before the Council is required, and any participant to such a proceeding is strongly urged, to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made within the preceding 12 months by them or their agent to any Council Member. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, if any; the name of the recipient; the amount of the contribution; and the date the contribution was made. The disclosure shall occur in the manner required under Government Code Section 84308 and any applicable state or local regulations, opinions, or policies. No party or their agent, and no participant or their agent, shall make a contribution of more than $500 to any Council Member during the proceeding or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding.

The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.

 

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.)

 

Requests to make presentations to the City Council should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least ten days before the City Council meeting.  It is customary for City staff members to review such matters before the formal presentation so that the City Council may have the benefit of all available data. PowerPoint presentations must be presented to the City Clerk by noon on the day of the City Council meeting. 

 

The public may watch the meeting via live stream at:

 

City of Hollister Website

https://pub-hollister.escribemeetings.com/

 

Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP):

http://cmaptv.com/government/

 

City of Hollister YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhollistercalifornia1489

 

Public Participation:

The public may attend meetings.

 

NOTICE: The City Council will hold its public meetings in person, with a virtual option for public participation based on availability. The City of Hollister utilizes Zoom teleconferencing technology for virtual public participation; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, regarding the adequacy, reliability, or availability of the use of this platform in this manner. Participation by members of the public through this means is at their own risk.  (Zoom teleconferencing may not be available at all meetings.)

 

If you wish to make a public comment remotely during the meeting, please use the zoom registration link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MNOr95ZCQrWzERqd5zRuwQ

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 636-4300. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to attempt to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II].

 

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.)

 

Notice to anyone attending any public meeting: The meeting may be broadcast live on Cable Channel 17 and/or recorded or photographed. Recent City Council meetings may also be viewed at www.CMAP.com and periodically on Cable Channel 17.

 

To access written translation during the meeting, please click this link: 

Para acceder a la traducción durante la reunión, por favor haga clic en el enlace: 

 

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1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

2.
ROLL CALL

 

3.
CLOSED SESSION

 

4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

5.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT

 

6.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

7.
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.

8.
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.

8.1
APPROVE NOVEMBER 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Nov03_2025 - English.pdf

8.2
WARRANT REGISTER NOVEMBER 17, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.20251117_FIN_WARRANT_REGISTER.pdf
2.Expense Approval Register PYR 10-22-25.pdf
3.Expense Approval Register DP 10-22-25.pdf
4.Expense Approval Register DP 10-22-25-2.pdf
5.Expense Approval Register AP 10-22-25.pdf
6.Expense Approval Register AP 11-4-25.pdf
7.Expense Approval Register AP 11-4-25-2.pdf
8.Expense Approval Register PYR 11-5-25.pdf
9.Expense Approval Register DP 11-05-25.pdf
10.Expense Approval Register DP 11-05-25-2.pdf
11.Expense Approval Register AP 11-05-25.pdf
  • RECOMMENDED ACTION:

    Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessments funds.

8.3
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AIRPORT USE AGREEMENT WITH WISK AERO LLC OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA TO PLACE AND UTILIZE A DEPLOYABLE VERTIPORT AT THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

This item has attachments. 
1.20251117_HMA_Wisk Airport Use Agreement.pdf
2.20251117_HMA_Resolution Wisk Airport Use Agreement.pdf
3.Wisk_Airport Use Agreement for FATO.final.pdf
  • RECOMMENDED ACTION:

    Adopt a resolution approving an Airport Use Agreement with Wisk Aero LLC of Mountain View, California to place and utilize a deployable vertiport at the Hollister Municipal Airport and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement

8.4
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE 2016 GROUND LEASE WITH WISK AERO LLC OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA FOR AN ADDITIONAL 2.8 ACRES AT THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

This item has attachments. 
1.20251117_HMA_Wisk Ground Lease Amendment.pdf
2.20251117_HMA_Resolution Wisk Ground Lease Amendment.pdf
3.West Side Area Map.pdf
4.First Amendment to Wisk Ground Lease.pdf
  • RECOMMENDED ACTION:

    Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment of the 2016 Ground Lease with Wisk Aero LLC of Mountain View, California for an additional 2.8 acres at the Hollister Municipal Airport and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Amendment subject to final review of Article 13 Insurance provisions.

8.5
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

This item has attachments. 
1.20251117_CMO_CalPERS Amendment.pdf
2.1. Resolution of Intention.pdf
3.2. Exhibit A Amendment to Contract.pdf
4.3. CalPERS Ordinance Amending Contract.pdf
5.4. CalPERS Email.pdf
6.5. Certification of Governing Body's Action.pdf
  • RECOMMENDED ACTION:


    1. Adopt a Resolution of intention authorizing the City of Hollister to approve an amendment to the contract with CalPERS and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
    2. Introduce an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Contract between the City of Hollister and CalPERS.

8.6
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTNER WITH THE COUNCIL OF SAN BENITO COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (SBCOG) ON A GRANT APPLICATION FOR CALTRANS FUNDING

This item has attachments. 
1.20251117_CMO_SBCOG PARTNERING CALTRANS FUNDING.pdf
2.Resolution SBCOG Caltrans Funding Grant Application.pdf
3.FY 26-27 - Project Description.pdf
  • RECOMMENDED ACTION:

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Hollister to be a co-sponsor with the Council of San Benito County Governments (SBCOG) on the Caltrans grant application that offers community benefits and budget savings.

8.7
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF WELLNESS GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT RELATED TO OFFICER WELLNESS

This item has attachments. 
1.20251117_HPD_Budget Appropriation.pdf
2.RESOLUTION 2025 BSCC Appropriation.pdf
3.Copy of COH-Budget Adjustment BSCC.pdf
  • RECOMMENDED ACTION:

    Adopt a resolution approving a budget appropriation in the amount of $28,000 from Fund 280 Wellness Grant.

9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

9.1
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY(CMFA) AND APPROVING CONDUIT FINANCING FOR THE PROSPECT SENIOR AVENUE, PROSPECT VILLA 1, PROSPECT VILLA II APARTMENTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT THROUGH THE CMFA

This item has attachments. 
1.20251117_CDD_HSN_TEFRA Hearing.pdf
2.CMFA JPA Agreement- City of Hollister.pdf
3.TEFRA Resolution Prospect Senior Prospect Villa I Prospect Villa III (Hollister).pdf
  • RECOMMENDED ACTION:


    1. Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of TEFRA and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA:”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000, (the “Bonds”) to: (1) finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of the following multifamily rental housing projects: i) Prospect Avenue Senior, located at 190 East Park Street, Hollister, California, consisting of 20 units (Bond proceeds in an amount not to exceed $2,105,000); ii) Prospect Villa I, located at 998 Prospect Avenue, Hollister, California, consisting of 14 units (Bond proceeds in an amount not to exceed $1,590,000); and iii) Prospect Villa III, located at 960 Prospect Avenue, Hollister, California (the “City”), consisting of 30 units (Bond proceeds in an amount not to exceed $5,305,000); and (2) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and
    2. Adopt the resolution to become a member of the CMFA and to approve the financing of the Project by the CMFA and approving the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Hollister Investment Group, LP (the “Borrower”), to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 (and following). The resolution will also authorize the Mayor or designee thereof to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the CMFA.

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 

10.3
CITY MANAGER REPORT

 

11.
ADJOURNMENT

 

12.
VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING

 

The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of November 17, 2025, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on November 12, 2025, per Government Code Section 54954.2.

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