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 meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 5:32 p.m.

2.
ROLL CALL

 

3.
CLOSED SESSION

 

City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.

3.1
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.

3.2
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

3.3
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 opened public comment at 5:34 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:34 p.m.

Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 5:34 p.m.

Councilmember Morales arrived at 5:37 p.m.

The City Council convened into open session at 6:32 p.m.

4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Councilmember Resendiz 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
PRESENTATION BY THE LATINO COALITION OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 LISTOS LCSBC HCC Presentation.pdf

Richard Perez Sr. provided a presentation regarding the LISTOS California program being administered by the Latino Coalition of San Benito County to support emergency preparation and response in the community. 

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:31 p.m.

Mickie Solorio Luna spoke regarding the need for earthquake preparedness in the community. 

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:34 p.m.

7.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

 

Agenda Item 7 was heard prior to Agenda Item 6.1.

Councilmember Resendiz left the meeting at 7:09 p.m.

Samie Weaver spoke in support of the Latino Coalition. 

Patsy Gasca spoke regarding a smoke alarm program the Red Cross available to members of the community.  

Mickie Solorio Luna spoke regarding the Veterans Day Breakfast event and invited the Council to attend. Ms. Solorio Luna requested a copy of the agreement between the City and the Veteran's regarding the Veterans Memorial Building.

Tony Avilla read the Lord's Prayer and supported civility in the community. 

Sandy Patterson expressed concern regarding an incident that occurred in Hollister on October 18, 2025.

Donna Moorhead expressed concern regarding an incident that occurred in Hollister on October 18, 2025.

J.W. Paine expressed concern regarding an incident that occurred in Hollister on October 18, 2025 and requested use of the Veterans Memorial Hall for his organization. 

8.
CONSENT ITEMS

 

Councilmember Morales pulled Agenda Item 8.6, and Councilmember Picha pulled Agenda Item 8.8.

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

    The consent calendar items are approved as presented, except Agenda Items 8.6 and 8.8.

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

8.1
APPROVE OCTOBER 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Oct06_2025 - English.pdf

8.2
WARRANT REGISTER

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_FIN_WARRANT_REGISTER.pdf
2.Expense Approval Register AP 8-22-25.pdf
3.Expense Approval Register DP 8-27-25.pdf
4.Expense Approval Register PYR 8-27-25.pdf
5.Expense Approval Register AP 8-28-25.pdf
6.Expense Approval Register AP 8-29-25.pdf
7.Expense Approval Register DP 9-3-25.pdf
8.Expense Approval Register DP 9-3-25-2.pdf
9.Expense Approval Register DP 9-3-25-3.pdf
10.Expense Approval Register AP 9-4-25.pdf
11.Expense Approval Register AP 9-10-25.pdf
12.Expense Approval Register PYR 9-10-25.pdf
13.Expense Approval Register AP 9-18-25.pdf
14.Expense Approval Register DP 9-18-25.pdf
15.Expense Approval Register AP 9-22-25.pdf
16.Expense Approval Register AP 9-22-25-2.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Morales
    Seconded by:Council Member Picha

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

    Carried

8.3
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

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_CDD_PLN_Adopt Ordinance for 1285 McCray Annexation.pdf
2.Ordinance_PZ 2025-1_1285 McCray St_Toro Petroleum.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Morales
    Seconded by:Council Member Picha

    Adopt an ordinance amending the City of Hollister’s Zoning Map to prezone the property located at 1285 McCray Street, APN 020-100-014 for future annexation as part of the agreement for purchase and sale of surplus real property and joint escrow instructions.

    Carried

8.4
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2025-3

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_CDD_PLN_Adopting Ordinance for ZOA 2025-3.pdf
2.Ordinance 1267_ZOA 2025-3.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Morales
    Seconded by:Council Member Picha

    Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-3, amending various sections of Title 17, Zoning, to clarify definitions and use tables across all city zoning districts, as well as to provide minor clarification and legislative clean-up related to density bonus and to reflect changes in state law.

    Carried

8.5
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED BYLAWS FOR THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_HMA_Amending AAC Bylaws.pdf
2.20251020_HMA_Resolution Amending AAC Bylaws.pdf
3.AAC Bylaws_Amended 6-16-25.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Morales
    Seconded by:Council Member Picha

    Adopt a resolution approving amended bylaws for the Airport Advisory Commission.

    Carried

8.7
A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF SAN BENITO COUNTY (LAFCO) TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY OF THE PARCEL IDENTIFIED AS APN 020-100-014 (1285 MCCRAY STREET)

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_CDD_PLN_Initation of LAFCO Proceedings PZ 2025-1.pdf
2.1. Resolution_PZ 2025-1_LAFCO Proceedings.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Morales
    Seconded by:Council Member Picha

    Upon approval of Prezone 2025-1, staff recommends adoption of a resolution requesting LAFCO to initiate proceedings for the annexation of the parcel located at 1285 McCray Street (APN 020-100-014). If the ordinance approving Prezone 2025-1 is not adopted, staff recommends denial of this resolution.

    Carried

8.9
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES’ INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 521

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_CAO_SEIU Successor MOU Approval.pdf
2.SEIU MOU Approval Resolution.pdf
3.SEIU, Local 521 MOU July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 (Redline).pdf
4.SEIU, Local 521 MOU July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 (Clean).docx.pdf
  • Moved by:Council Member Morales
    Seconded by:Council Member Picha

    Adopt a resolution approving the Service Employees’ International Union, Local 521 Memorandum of Understanding for a term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.

    Carried

8.6
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AIRPORT USE AGREEMENT WITH ALEF AERONAUTICS, INC. OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA TO PERFORM TESTING OF THEIR ELECTRIC FLYING CAR AT THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_HMA_ALEF Aeronautics Inc. Airport Use Agreement .pdf
2.20251020_HMA_Resolution ALEF Aeronautics Inc. Airport Use Agreement.pdf
3.ALEF Aeronautics Inc._Airport Use Agreement_final.pdf

Airport Director Jeff Crechriou provided additional information regarding ALEF Aeronautics and the proposed agreement.

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

    Adopt a resolution approving an Airport Use Agreement with ALEF Aeronautics, Inc. of San Mateo, California to perform testing of their electric flying car at the Hollister Municipal Airport and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement with the modification to state the fees are "per day".

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

8.8
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PANOCHE VALLEY SOLAR, LLC.

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_HFD_PANOCHEVALLEYSOLARCONTRACT.pdf
2.RESOLUTION.pdf
3.PVS and Hollister Fire Services Agreement (PVS 10.6.25).pdf
4.Resolution 2015-130.pdf

Fire Chief Jonathan Goulding provided additional information regarding the terms of the proposed agreement. 

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

    Adopt a resolution approving a Fire Service Agreement with Panoche Valley Solar, LLC.

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

9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

9.1
ORDINANCE FOR RECOVERY OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL COSTS RELATED TO DUI INCIDENTS

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_HPD_DUI COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE.pdf
2.Ordinance re Recovery of DUI Costs (Final) 4912-4611-6943 1.pdf

Police Captain Rosie Betanio provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.

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


    1. Introduce ordinance to amend Title 9 of the Hollister Municipal Code to add Chapter 9.50 for recovery of emergency response personnel costs related to DUI incidents;
    2. Direct staff to bring back a resolution determining the hourly fully funded rate for the public safety personnel to be charged under this new ordinance; and
    3. Schedule a second reading and adoption for the November 3, 2025, City Council meeting.

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

10.
COUNCIL BUSINESS

 

10.1
WATER RATE STUDY PRESENTATION

This item has attachments. 
1.20250915_DPW_Water Rate Study Presentation.pdf
2.Hollister Water Rate Study City Council Presentation Oct 20, 2025.pdf

Public Works Director William Via and Steve Gagnon, with City consultant Raftelis, provided the staff report.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 8:29 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 8:29 p.m.

  • Moved by:Council Member Picha
    Seconded by:Mayor Stephens

    Direct staff to move forward with the Proposition 218 process and schedule a public hearing using the rate presented in Alternative 2.

    Ayes (3)Council Member Picha, Council Member de Anda, and Mayor Stephens
    Noes (1)Council Member Morales
    Absent (1)Council Member Resendiz
    Carried (3 to 1)

10.2
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAN BENITO URBAN AREA WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BENITO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_DPW_San Benito Urban Area Water Supply and Treatment Agreement.pdf
2.Resolution San Benito Urban Area Water Supply and Treatment Agreement.pdf
3.2025-08-25 San Benito Urban Area Water Supply and Treatment Agreement-Executable.pdf

Agenda Item 10.2 was heard following Agenda Item 4.

Interim City Manager Jim Pia provided the staff report.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:52 p.m.

Dana Jacobson, General Manager for San Benito County Water District, provided additional information regarding terms included in the proposed agreement. 

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:55 p.m.

  • Moved by:Council Member Resendiz

    Deny a resolution approving an amendment to the San Benito Urban Area Water Supply and Treatment Agreement with the San Benito County Water District.

    Motion fails for lack of a second
  • Moved by:Council Member Morales
    Seconded by:Mayor Stephens

    Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the San Benito Urban Area Water Supply and Treatment Agreement with the San Benito County Water District.

    Ayes (4)Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, Council Member de Anda, and Mayor Stephens
    Noes (1)Council Member Resendiz
    Carried (4 to 1)

10.3
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ITERIS INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY ACTION PLAN AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SAFE STREETS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_DPW_Safe Streets For All Plan and Grant Administration Agreement.pdf
2.SS4A RESOLUTION.pdf
3.SS4A Agreement Iteris Inc Final .pdf
4.SS4A Presentation.pdf
5.SS4A Fully Executed Agreement 693JJ32440567_FE (003).pdf
6.SS4A Grant Application Resolution No. 2023-82.pdf

City Attorney Mary Lerner announced Agenda Item 10.3 was pulled from the agenda by staff. 

11.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

 

11.1
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

 

Councilmember Morales reported her attendance at the California League of Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach.

Councilmember de Anda reported the Water Resources Association Committee is meeting on Thursday.

Mayor Stephens reported she is attending the CalLAFCO conference in San Diego. 

11.2
COUNCIL REPORTS

 

1.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

This item has attachments. 
1.20251020_Mayor Stephens.pdf

1. Higher Aspiration Presentation - Mayor Stephens

By consensus, the City Council directed staff to agendize a future presentation on the Higher Aspiration program. 

11.3
CITY MANAGER REPORT

 

No reports.

12.
ADJOURNMENT

 

Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.

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