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:
  • Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
  • Rudy Picha, District 1
  • Rolan Resendiz, District 2
  • Dolores Morales, District 3
  • Priscilla de Anda, District 4

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Mayor Stephens called the special and regular meetings 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.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:35 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:35 p.m.

Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 5:35 p.m.

3.1
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

 

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT


Title: City Manager

3.2
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.

3.3
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)

 

Precision Grade, Inc. vs. City of Hollister
City of Hollister vs. Precision Grade, Inc. and Everest Reinsurance Company
Case No. CU-24-00290

3.4
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)

Mayor Stephens adjourned the closed session at 6:11 p.m.

4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Councilmember Picha led the Pledge of Allegiance.

5.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT

 

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

6.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

 

No speakers present. 

7.
CONSENT ITEMS

 
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda
    Ayes (5)Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, Council Member de Anda, and Mayor Stephens
    Carried (5 to 0)

7.1
APPROVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Sep15_2025 - English.pdf

7.2
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.20 LOBBYING

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_CLK_Adopt Lobbying Ordinance.pdf
2.ORD 1265 Lobbying Ordinance.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 1.20 “Lobbying” to Title 1 “General Provisions” to the Hollister Municipal Code.

    Carried

7.3
WARRANT REGISTER

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_FIN_WARRANT_REGISTER.pdf
2.Expense Approval Register PYR 7-30-25.pdf
3.Expense Approval Register AP 8-5-25.pdf
4.Expense Approval Register AP 8-6-25.pdf
5.Expense Approval Register DP 8-6-25.pdf
6.Expense Approval Register AP 8-13-25.pdf
7.Expense Approval Register PYR 8-13-25.pdf
8.Expense Approval Register DP 8-15-25.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Ratify and approve the warrant registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessment Funds attached.

    Carried

7.4
A RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR A TWO-YEAR LEASE EXTENSION WITH HELI-FLITE, INC. FOR THE BUILDING AND STORAGE AREA AT 234 SKYLANE DRIVE

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_HMA_Lease Amend Heli-Flite 234 Skylane Drive.pdf
2.20251006_HMA_Resolution Lease Amend Heli-Flite 234 Skylane Drive.pdf
3.AMENDMENT No. 1 to ARIS Lease.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution approving Lease Amendment No. 1 for a two-year extension with Heli-Flite, Inc. for the building and storage area at 234 Skylane Drive at the Hollister Municipal Airport and authorizing Interim City Manager to execute Lease Amendment No. 1.

    Carried

7.5
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SILICON VALLEY PAVING, INC. FOR THE AIRPORT OPERATIONS AREA PERIMETER FENCE RELOCATION PROJECT AT THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_HMA_Award Contract to Silicon Valley Paving for AOA Perimeter Fence Relocation Project.pdf
2.20251006_HMA_Resolution_Award Contract to Silicon Valley Paving for AOA Perimeter Fence Relocation Project.pdf
3.CVH AIP27 AOA Fence Relocation Recommend of Award.compressed.pdf
4.Final Contract.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract to Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. of San Jose, California, for the airport operations area perimeter fence relocation project and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement, change orders and any related documents.

    Carried

7.6
A RESOLUTION RENEWING A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR 3GM INC. AT 1891 AIRWAY DRIVE TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITY

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_CDD_CNB_3GM Inc Cultivation Regulatory Permit Renewal .pdf
2.3GM_ Cultivation_Resolution _Oct 6 _2025.pdf
3.3GM Inc Regulatory Permit_2025_2026.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution approving the annual renewal of a cannabis cultivation regulatory permit held by 3GM Inc. located at 1891 Airway Drive for the 2025/2026 permit period.

    Carried

7.7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO RENEW A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR TRADITIONAL ROOTS / BUSTAN AT 1091 SAN FELIPE ROAD TO OPERATE A CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITY FOR THE 2025/2026 PERMIT PERIOD

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_CDD_CNB_Traditonal Roots_BUSTAN Cultivation Regulatory Permit Renewal_2025_2026.pdf
2.Traditional Roots_Bustan_ Resolution_Oct 6 2025.pdf
3.Regulatory Permit Renewal Traditional Roots_ Cultivation_ 2025_2026.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution approving the annual renewal of a cannabis cultivation regulatory permit for Traditional Roots/ Bustan located at 1091 San Felipe Road for the 2025/2026 permit period.

    Carried

7.8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO RENEW A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR TRADITIONAL ROOTS / BUSTAN AT 1091 SAN FELIPE ROAD TO OPERATE A CANNABIS MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR THE 2025/2026 PERMIT PERIOD

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_CDD_CNB_Traditonal Roots_ Bustan Manufacturing_ Regulatory Permit Renewal _2025_2026.pdf
2.Traditional Roots_Bustan_ Manufacturing_Resolution_Oct 6 2025.pdf
3.Regulatory Permit Renewal Traditional Roots Bustan_Manufacturing_2025_2026.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution approving the annual renewal of a cannabis manufacturing regulatory permit for Traditional Roots / Bustan located at 1091 San Felipe Road for the 2025/2026 permit period.

    Carried

7.9
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY TREE SERVICES

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_HFD_COMMUNITY TREE SERVICES .pdf
2.RESOLUTION TEMPLATE.pdf
3.First Amendment for San Benito County Fuels Reduction Project.pdf
4.SIGNED RESOLUTION 2023-12-04 R 2023-243.pdf
5.FINAL SIGNED AGREEMENT BY CITY 1.14.25.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing and approving an amendment to the contract with Community Tree Services.

    Carried

7.10
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING FOR A TRACTOR WITH MOWING EQUIPMENT

This item has attachments. 
1.20250922_HFD_TIGERMOWERS.pdf
2.1. RESOLUTION-Tractor purchase through Sourcewell.pdf
3.2. 5GG21118 Agreement - Signed - Scannned.pdf
4.Sourcewell Contract No.070821-TGR - 9-23-25.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution approving the use of cooperative purchasing for a Tiger Bengal Series Mid-Mount Boom Mower with 50’’ Rotary Swivel Head on a new John Deere 6M105 Tractor, to be purchased on behalf of San Benito County per the terms of the grant.

    Carried

7.11
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE HOLLISTER PARKS, ARTS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE COMMISSION AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BYLAWS

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_PRD_PARC Adoption.pdf
2.PARC Resolution.pdf
3.(PARC) BYLAWS_Final.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution establishing the Hollister Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) Commission and adopting the proposed bylaws for the PARC Commission.

    Carried

7.12
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 FOR OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

This item has attachments. 
1.2025_HPD_OTS Authorization to accept Grant funding.pdf
2.20251006_HPD_Resolution OTS Authorization to accept grant funding .pdf
3.2025-09-15 R 2025-126.pdf
4.001_Police_Budget Adjustment Request_For Council.pdf
5.Agreement.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for expenditures through October 2026 and approve the budget appropriation form.

    Carried

7.13
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A REQUEST BY CITY STAFF TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR CITY CIP C2505, COMMUNITY CENTER BATHROOM REMODEL

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_DPW_ENG_CIP C2505 Request for Building Permit Fee Waiver.pdf
2.Draft Resolution.pdf
3.20251028-INVOICE.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member de Anda

    Adopt a resolution granting a request from City staff to waive the Building Permit fees associated with City CIP C2505, Community Center Bathroom Remodel, in the amount $16,026.80.

    Carried

8.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

8.1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF HOLLISTER ZONING MAP PREZONING FOR FUTURE ANNEXATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1285 MCCRAY STREET, APN 020-100-014 INTO THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PZ 2025-1)

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_CDD_PLN_PZ 2025-1_1285 McCray_Toro Petroleum.pdf
2.1. Ordinance_PZ 2025-1_1285 McCray St_Toro Petroleum.pdf
3.2. Resolution 2025-21_PZ 2025-1_1285 McCray St_Toro Petroleum.pdf

Planning Manager Eva Kelly provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.

  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales

    Introduce an ordinance amending the City of Hollister Zoning Map to prezone the property located at 1285 McCray Street, APN 020-100-014, into the General Commercial Zoning District, and schedule a second reading and adoption for the October 20, 2025 City Council meeting.

    Ayes (5)Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, Council Member de Anda, and Mayor Stephens
    Carried (5 to 0)

8.2
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE (ZOA 2025-3) AMENDING LANGUAGE IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, USE MATRIx, AND DEFINITIONS

This item has attachments. 
1.20251006_PLN_ZOA Comprehensive Update.pdf
2.Attachment 1_ZOA 2025-3_Ordinance.pdf
3.2. Draft Density Bonus Ordinance.pdf
4.3. 17.04.020 - Residential Edits.pdf
5.4. Table 17.06.020 Home Office.pdf
6.5. Section 17.08.020 Commercial Edits.pdf
7.6. 17.10.020- Industrial Edits.pdf
8.7. 17.12.020 - Airport Edits.pdf
9.8. 17.12.050- Open Space and Parks.pdf
10.9. Definitions Redlined.pdf

Planning Manager Eva Kelly provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.

  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Council Member Morales

    Introduce an ordinance approving amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to Phase 2 of the Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Update.

    Ayes (5)Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, Council Member de Anda, and Mayor Stephens
    Carried (5 to 0)

9.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

 

9.1
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

 

Mayor Stephens reported the Fire Protection Advisory Committee met and kicked off of the Fire Feasibility Study.

9.2
COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Councilmember Resendiz reported he and other members of the City Council met with the family of Mary Encinias, who recently passed. 

Councilmember Morales reported she will be attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference next week.

9.3
CITY MANAGER REPORT

 

Interim City Manager Jim Pia reported he met with San Benito High School District Superintendent Shawn Tenenbaum to discuss crosswalks near Hollister High School; reported the new City Engineer, Javier Hernandez, had started; invited the Council and public to attend the Hollister Fire Department's 150th Anniversary events on October 18.

10.
ADJOURNMENT

 

Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.

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