City Council of the City of Hollister

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 02, 2025 at 6:30 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Stephens called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 6:30 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

Assistant City Attorney Rob Lomeli reported in closed session on August 26, 2025, Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Picha seconded the motion to form an ad hoc committee to streamline the city manager search process with Councilmember Resendiz and Mayor Stephens appointed to the committee. The motion passed 5-0 via roll call vote. 

5.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

5.1

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION

Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation to Iris Garcia with Jacob's Heart. 

5.2

CALIFORNIA'S 175TH BIRTHDAY PROCLAMATION

Mayor Stephens presented a proclamation to Shawna Freels with the Order of the Native Daughters of the Golden West.

6.

PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Adan Amezcua and Reyna Madriz shared information regarding the Hollister High School Robotics Club. 

Dara Tobias shared information regarding the upcoming San Benito County Fair in October.

Bridgette Baumann-Thorp spoke against genocide in Gaza.

7.

CONSENT ITEMS

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

  The consent calendar items are approved as presented.

  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 AUGUST 18, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

7.2

APPROVE AUGUST 26, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

7.3

WARRANT REGISTER

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

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

  Carried

7.4

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR THE SAAS MIGRATION EFFORTS

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

  Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize negotiations and enter into a contract with Tyler Technologies Inc., and execute agreements that account for standard implementation change orders as well as annual software license increases, not to exceed 10%, as well as to procure additional licenses as needed to support employee growth.

  Carried

7.5

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE CITY OWNED CLASS I LANDFILL POST CLOSURE PERMIT

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

  Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents.

  Carried

8.

COUNCIL BUSINESS

8.1

REPORT AND PRESENTATION ON THE 2025 HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY

City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report outlining the income and costs of the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally.

Councilmember Morales commented on the total cost of the rally to the City in the future if sponsorships are not secured. 

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:24 p.m.

Tod DuBois spoke regarding the impact on other projects in the City due to City staff working to organize the rally. 

Carla Torres spoke in support of the rally and its positive impacts on the community and City's economic development.

John D. spoke in support of the rally and its positive impact on the City's economic development.

Fallon Greig spoke in support of the rally and its positive impacts on the community.

John Martin spoke in support of the rally and suggested using veterans to provide support to the rally.

Annette Perez spoke in support of the rally.

Maureen Nelson spoke in support of the rally and its positive impact on the community and the City's economic development.

Peter Hernandez spoke in support of the rally and its positive impact on the City's economic development.

Mia Casey supported the City getting complete data before deciding whether to hold the rally again and expressed disappointment in the fireworks  show being cancelled. 

Jacqueline Hickerson supported the rally if it can be self-supporting and cost-neutral to the City. 

Stacie McGrady expressed concern regarding the costs to the community, including cancelling the fireworks show and negative impacts on community safety.

Bridgette Baumann-Thorp spoke in support of the rally and its positive impact on the community and the City's economic development.

Mark spoke in support of the rally and shared his experiences in attending. 

Mike spoke in support of the rally and the community's support of the rally.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:56 p.m.

By consensus, the City Council directed staff to move forward with planning a two-day rally for 2026 (July 3-4, 2026), sunsetting the 2025 Independence Rally Ad Hoc Committee and form an ad hoc committee for the 2026 Rally with Mayor Stephens and Councilmember Resendiz, continue partnering with Roadshows, Inc., and commission an economic impact report on the 2025 rally.

8.2

DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE RECOVERING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE INCIDENTS

Police Chief Carlos Reynoso provided the staff report.

Councilmember Resendiz suggested bringing the ordinance back with incremental fines for first, second, and subsequent offenses.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 8:50 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 8:50 p.m.

By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with an ordinance for cost recovery when responding to DUI incidents.

8.3

CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN BENITO TO WAIVE OR REDUCE WATER AND SEWER IMPACT FEES FOR THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 3235 SOUTHSIDE ROAD

Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 9:03 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 9:03 p.m.

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

  Deny the request and require full payment of fees.

  Ayes (5)

  Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, Council Member de Anda, and Mayor Stephens

  Carried (5 to 0)

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. with all members of Council present. 

9.1

INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS

Building Official Gabe Martinez provided the staff report.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 9:24 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 9:24 p.m.

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

  Introduce an ordinance amending and replacing Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to update Hollister Building Codes and direct staff to schedule a second reading for September 15, 2025.

  Ayes (5)

  Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, Council Member de Anda, and Mayor Stephens

  Carried (5 to 0)

9.2

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES, AND ADDING SECTION 15.04.055 TO ESTABLISH LOCAL AMENDMENTS

Deputy Fire Marshall Charlie Bedolla provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.

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

  Introduce the Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code in its entirety, including appendices, as adopted in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, and Adding Section 15.04.054 to establish and adopt local amendments.

  Ayes (5)

  Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, Council Member Picha, Council Member de Anda, and Mayor Stephens

  Carried (5 to 0)

10.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

10.1

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Councilmember Resendiz reported his attendance at a meeting of San Benito County of Council of Governments (SBCOG) where Highway 25 was discussed. 

Councilmember Picha reported on the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Transportation Plan. 

Councilmember Morales reported on an upcoming retreat for Central Coast Community Energy and reported on the Area Authority on Aging's Strategic Plan.

Mayor Stephens reported on a meeting on the Tourism Advisory Committee where a traffic management strategy for Pinnacles National Park was discussed. Also discussed were options for increasing transient occupancy tax revenue. 

10.2

COUNCIL REPORTS

None. 

1.

CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.3

CITY MANAGER REPORT

None. 

1.

UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS

11.

CLOSED SESSION

Assistant City Attorney Rob Lomeli read the closed session item titles.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 9:43 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 9:43 p.m.

The City Council convened into closed session at 9:44 p.m.

11.1

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)

11.2

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

Title: City Attorney

11.3

CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT

Title: City Manager

12.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m.