City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Special Meeting
January 7, 2025, 6:00 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
CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Morales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
4. CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session will be held by the City Council of the City of Hollister to discuss the following matters:
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (4 cases)
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: (City Manager David Mirrione and Administrative Services Director Casey Estorga)
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA); and un-represented employees in classifications designated as Executive Management
4.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 365 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Agency Negotiator: David Mirrione, City Manager
Negotiating Party: San Benito County Polytechnic Academy Under Negotiation: Lease Terms
4.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Sywak v. City of Hollister, et al. San Benito County Superior Court Case No. CU-24-00332
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:01 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting into closed session at 6.03 p.m.
The City Council reconvened in open session 6:26 p.m. and stated the closed session would be continued following the open session agenda items.
5. CLOSED SESSION- REPORT OUT
City Attorney Mary Lerner stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
The consent calendar items are approved.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda
Carried (5 to 0)
6.1 ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR FIRE SERVICES
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Create a new ad hoc committee to negotiate with the County of San Benito and City of San Juan Bautista for the Fire Services Contract and authorize the Mayor to make appointments to the committee. 2 Carried
6.2 RATIFY APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Ratify the appointment of Mary Grimm to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Carried
6.3 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TEMPORARILY DOUBLE -FILL THE MANAGEMENT ANALYST
POSITION ASSIGNED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to temporarily double -fill the Management Analyst position assigned to the Public Works Department during Fiscal Year 2024-25 for a period not to exceed four months.
Carried
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
7.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AMENDING SECTION
02.04.050 (MEETINGS- TIME AND PLACE) OF CHAPTER 02.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE
HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE
City Attorney Mary Lerner provided the staff report.
Councilmember Picha suggested moving the regular meetings to Wednesdays.
Councilmember Resendiz reported he has a conflict on Tuesdays.
Councilmember Morales reported she has a conflict on the first and third Monday of the month.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:38 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:38 p.m.
3 Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Introduce an ordinance amending Section 02.04.050 ("Meetings — Time and place — Held in conformity with state law") of chapter 02.04 ("City Council") of title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") of the City of Hollister ("City") Municipal Code.
Ayes (4): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, and Council Member de Anda
Noes (1): Council Member Morales
Carried (4 to 1)
7.2 CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2025 HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE
MOTORCYCLE RALLY
City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:49 p.m.
Mike Corbin supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Peter Lago supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Irene Davis with Visit San Benito County supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Terry supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Vanessa Salinas supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Ron Bever supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Matthew Gomez supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Johnny Escamilla supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Nicholas Jackson-Arballo supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Brian B. supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Annette Perez supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
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Peter Hernandez supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Joseph Howard supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Celeste Bocanegra supported holding the 2025 Hollister Independence Motorcycle Rally.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:13 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz suggested asking Amazon to sponsor the fireworks show and proposed placing a legally -binding ballot measure for the November 2026 regular election to hold the biker rally on July Fourth going forward.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
1. Approve and authorize the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Roadshows, Inc. and return to the City Council for approval.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
1. Direct staff to request Amazon to sponsor the fireworks show.
2. Direct staff to bring back a legally -binding ballot measure be placed on the ballot for the November 2026 general election to secure the Biker Rally in Hollister on July Fourth going forward.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Mayor Stephens called a recess at 7:29 p.m., and the City Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m. with all members of Council present.
8.1 COUNCIL REPORTS
5 Councilmember Picha reported on the Nicky and Marley Holte Holiday Dinner that serve meals to those in need and encouraged members of the public to volunteer.
Mayor Stephens reported she is appointing herself and Councilmember Resendiz to serve on the Fire Services Contract Negotiations Ad Hoc Committee.
1. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with items to rescind Resolution 2024-170 and a mid -year budget presentation.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens reconvened the meeting into closed session at 7:46 p.m.
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m.
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