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 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 Jennifer Thompson  read the closed session item titles.

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:31 p.m.

There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:31 p.m.

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

3.1
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

 

Title: City Manager

The City Council convened into closed session at 6:31 p.m..

Closed session ended at 6:32 p.m.

4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Councilmember Picha led the Pledge of Allegiance.

5.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT

 

City Attorney Jennifer Thompson stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.

6.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

6.1
PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF RECOGITION TO THOSE SERVING THE HOLLISTER VETERANS COMMUNITY

 

Mayor Stephens presented certificates of recognition for Cesar Flores, Anthony Sotelo, and Baldo Salcido.

7.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

 

Omar Rosa invited the Council and public to attend the Lights on Celebration on November 29.

Rigo invited the Council and public to come to food shares occurring on Mondays at the corner of Fourth and Monterey Streets. 

8.
CONSENT ITEMS

 

Councilmember Picha pulled Items 8.3 and 8.4 from the consent calendar. Councilmember Resendiz pulled Item 8.5 from the consent calendar. 

Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:45 p.m.

There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.

Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:45 p.m.

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

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

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

    Carried

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

    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.

    Carried

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

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

    Carried

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

Airport Director Jeff Crechriou provided the staff report. 

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

    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

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

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

Airport Director Jeff Crechriou provided the staff report. 

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

    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.

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

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

Interim City Manager Jim Pia provided the staff report.

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


    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.

    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

 

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

Assistant City Manager Rod Powell provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.

There were no speakers for this item.

Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.

 

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

    Adopt the resolution to become a member of the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”) and to approve the financing of the Project by the CMFA and approving the issuance of revenue bonds (in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000) 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.

    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 the City Manager Recruitment and Motorcycle Rally ad hoc committees met.

Councilmember Picha reported the Association of Monterey Area Governments published the draft Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Study, and the public is invited to comment. 

Mayor Stephens reported San Benito County LAFCO met last week and appointed the new public representative to the Commission. 

10.2
COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Mayor Stephens reported she attended the LAFCO conference in San Diego in October. 

Councilmember Picha reported on the Third Annual Native Gathering held November 7-9 and thanked the many organizations that helped make it a successful event. Councilmember Picha reported on a Veterans Day event he attended on November 11. 

Councilmember de Anda reported she attended the Third Annual Native Gathering and commended the efforts of those who organized and attended the event. 

10.3
CITY MANAGER REPORT

 

Interim City Manager Jim Pia thanked City staff for their quick responses during the recent storms. Mr. Pia welcomed new City Attorney Jennifer Thompson.

11.
ADJOURNMENT

 

Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.

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