City Council of the City of Hollister

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

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City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Members Present:
  • Rudy Picha, District 1
  • Rolan Resendiz, District 2
  • Dolores Morales, District 3
  • Priscilla de Anda, District 4
Members Absent:
  • Roxanne Stephens, Mayor

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Vice Mayor Picha called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5:30 p.m.

2.
ROLL CALL

 

3.
CLOSED SESSION

 

City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.

3.1
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 (2 cases)

3.2
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

 

Title: City Attorney

3.3
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8

 

Property: 190 Maple Ave., Hollister, CA 95023
Agency Negotiator: Jim Pia, Interim City Manager
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms and Conditions

3.4
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6

 

Agency designated representatives: Interim City Manager Jim Pia and City Attorney Mary Lerner


Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521, Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU) , Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA), and un-represented employees.

3.5
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

 

Title: City Manager

Vice Mayor Picha opened public comment at 5:31 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Vice Mayor Picha  closed public comment at 5:31 p.m.

Vice Mayor Picha convened the meeting into closed session at 5:31 p.m.

4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Councilmember Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.

5.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT

 

City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.

6.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

6.1
PROCLAMATION HONORING THE KEY CLUB

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_CLK_Key Club Proclamation.pdf

Vice Mayor Picha presented a proclamation to the San Benito Key Club Honoring Key Club Week. 

6.2
PRESENTATION ON THE HIGHER ASPIRATIONS PROGRAM

This item has attachments. 
1.SBC HA Presentation 2025.pdf

Annette Gutierrez, Robb Rodriguez, and Thong Vang provided a presentation regarding the Higher Aspirations program at Gavilan College. 

7.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

 

Antonio Mendoza, Executive Director of the Community Food Bank of San Benito County, spoke regarding the lack of SNAP benefits for local residents and requested the City help seek out emergency funding to help those with food insecurity during this time. 

Rigoberto Avilez spoke regarding the need for more support for those with food insecurity in the community. 

Kenny Deeg expressed concern regarding construction dust and noise near Mimosa Street.  

Maggie Delooch expressed concern regarding food insecurity in San Benito County and spoke in support of community efforts to address these concerns. 

Cristina Martinez expressed concern regarding food insecurity in San Benito County and spoke in support of community efforts to address these concerns. 

8.
CONSENT ITEMS

 

Vice Mayor Picha opened public comment at 7:08 p.m.

There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.

Vice Mayor Picha closed public comment at 7:08 p.m.

  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales
    Ayes (4)Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, and Council Member de Anda
    Absent (1)Mayor Stephens
    Carried (4 to 0)

8.1
APPROVE OCTOBER 20, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Oct20_2025 - English.pdf

8.2
WARRANT REGISTER

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_FIN_WARRANT_REGISTER.pdf
2.Expense Approval Register AP 9-25-25.pdf
3.Expense Approval Register DP 9-25-25.pdf
4.Expense Approval Register DP 9-25-25-2.pdf
5.Expense Approval Register DP 9-25-25-3.pdf
6.Expense Approval Register AP 9-26-25.pdf
7.Expense Approval Register AP 10-3-25.pdf
8.Expense Approval Register AP 10-6-25.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales

    Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessment Funds attached

    Carried

8.3
AN ORDINANCE FOR RECOVERY OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL COSTS RELATED TO DUI INCIDENTS AND RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE HOURLY FULLY FUNDED RATE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL TO BE CHARGED UNDER THIS NEW ORDINANCE

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_HPD_DUI Cost Recovery Ordinance Adoption.pdf
2.Ordinance 1268- Recovery of DUI Costs.pdf
3.RESOLUTION DUI HOURLY RATE.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales


    1. Adopt an ordinance amending Title 9 of the Hollister Municipal Code to add Chapter 9.50 for recovery of emergency response personnel costs related to DUI incidents; and
    2. Adopt a resolution determining the hourly fully funded rate for the public safety personnel to be charged under this new ordinance.

    Carried

8.4
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 0.6-ACRE CREDIT OF CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER UPLAND HABITAT IN RELATION TO THE RUNWAY 6 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_HMA_Habitat Purchase for Airport Runway 6 Safety Project.pdf
2.20251103_HMA_Resolution Habitat Purchase for Airport Runway 6 Safety Improvements Project.pdf
3.Runway 6 Safety Improvements Project FY 25-26 Budget Adj Request Form.pdf
4.City of Hollister Habitat Credit Sale Agreement.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales

    Adopt a resolution:
    1. Approving an agreement with South Bay Conservation Resources, LLC. for the purchase of a 0.6-acre credit of California Tiger Salamander upland habitat at the Sparling Ranch Conservation Bank as required by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Hollister Municipal Airport Runway 6 Safety Improvements Project; and
    2. Approving FY 2025/2026 appropriations for completion of the fiscal activity for the Runway 6 Safety Improvements Project; and
    3. Authorizing the Finance Department to make necessary accounting and budgetary entries; and
    4. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement.

    Carried

8.5
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PERMIT CENTER MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADDING ONE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) POSITION TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_HRD_Permit Center Manager and Finance Director.pdf
2.RESOLUTION-Permit Center Manager and Finance Director 11.3.25.pdf
3.Salary Matrix FY '25-26 WrkCpy upd 11.3.25 (Redline).pdf
4.Salary Matrix FY '25-26 WrkCpy upd 11.3.25 (Final).pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales

    Adopt a resolution approving the Permit Center Manager and Finance Director classifications, approving salary schedules for the Permit Center Manager and Finance Director classifications, and introducing one full-time equivalent (FTE) position in the Permit Center Manager classification to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

    Carried

8.6
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE ANNOTTI LANDING SUBDIVISION, TRACT 363 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4 ANNEXATION NO. 64 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES)

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_DPW_ENG_Annotti Landing CFD 4 Annexation.pdf
2.Resolution Annotti Landing CFD 4.pdf
3.Annotti Landing CFD 4 Documents_signed.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales

    Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the Annotti Landing Subdivision, Tract 363 into CFD#4.

    Carried

8.7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY OF THE ANNOTTI LANDING SUBDIVISION, TRACT 363 FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 ANNEXATION NO. 27 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES)

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_DPW_ENG_Annotti Landing CFD 5 Annexation.pdf
2.Resolution Annotti Landing CFD 5.pdf
3.Annotti Landing CFD 5 Documents_signed.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales

    Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the Annotti Landing Subdivision, Tract 363 into CFD#5.

    Carried

8.8
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR FUND TRANSFERS AND INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT FOR CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE WEST GATEWAY ROUNDABOUT PROJECT

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_DPW_Budget Adjustment, Fund Transfers and Contract Amendment for the West Gateway Roundabout Project.pdf
2.RESOLUTION Fund Transfer and Budget Adjustment West Gateway Roundabout Project_REV.pdf
3.RESOLUTION Fund Transfer and Budget Adjustment West Gateway Roundabout Project.pdf
4.2025-02-18 R 2025-16.pdf
5.2. Change Order No. 2 SS Manhole Removal and Replacement.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales

    Adopt a resolution approving:
    1. A budget adjustment and fund transfer of allocated funds for the West Gateway Roundabout Project from Fund 304 (Traffic Impact) to Fund 275.
    2. A transfer of funds from the Sewer Enterprise Fund (Fund 660) in the amount of $405,244 to Fund 275.
    3. Authorize the City Manager to execute change orders with Granite Rock Company in an amount not to exceed $1,095,244 in addition to the original contracted work of $3,451,890 for a total amount not-to-exceed of $4,547,134.

    Carried

9.
COUNCIL BUSINESS

 

9.1
RECEIVE THE RATES AND FEES STUDY FOR THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND PRESENATION BY ASCENSION GROUP PARTNERS

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_HMA_Receiving Airport Rates and Fees Study.pdf
2.CVH Rates Charges Study - FINAL REPORT 20251028.pdf

Airport Director Jeff Crechriou and Ryan Lieck with City consultant Ascension Group Partners provided the staff report.

Vice Mayor Picha opened public comment at 7:45 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Vice Mayor Picha closed public comment at 7:45 p.m.

10.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

 

10.1
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

 

Councilmember Morales reported she was appointed to the League of California Cities Public Safety again for the upcoming year.

10.2
COUNCIL REPORTS

 

1.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

This item has attachments. 
1.20251103_CM de Anda.pdf

By consensus, the City Council directed staff to agendize a future presentation from on the Tobacco Education Program at San Benito County Public Health. 

10.3
CITY MANAGER REPORT

 

No report.

11.
ADJOURNMENT

 

Vice Mayor Picha adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

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