CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor David Mirrione, City Manager Rudy Picha, Council Member, District 1 Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney Rolan Resendiz, Council Member, District 2
Dolores Morales, Council Member, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, Council Member, District 4
Gordon Machado, City Treasurer
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The hearing that was scheduled for 6:00 p.m., for the receipt of objections to the proposed abatement of weeds, declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance, and ordering the abatement of weeds thereon will be heard at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Persons who wish to address the City Council are asked to complete a speaker’s card and give it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Those who wish to address the City Council on an agenda item will be heard when the presiding officer calls for comments from the audience. City related items not on the agenda will be heard under the Public Input section of the agenda. Following recognition, persons desiring to speak are requested to advance to the podium and state their name and address. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are joining us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9. After hearing audience comments, the public portion of the meeting will be closed, and the matter brought to the City Council for discussion.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
Requests to make presentations to the City Council should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least ten days before the City Council meeting. It is customary for City staff members to review such matters before the formal presentation so that the City Council may have the benefit of all available data. PowerPoint presentations must be presented to the City Clerk by noon on the day of the City Council meeting.
The public may watch the meeting via live stream at:
City of Hollister Website
https://pub-hollister.escribemeetings.com/
Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP):
http://cmaptv.com/watch/
City of Hollister YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhollistercalifornia1489
City of Hollister Facebook Live at:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofhollister
Public Participation:
The public may attend meetings.
NOTICE: The City Council will hold its public meetings in person, with a virtual option for public participation based on availability. The City of Hollister utilizes Zoom teleconferencing technology for virtual public participation; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, regarding the adequacy, reliability, or availability of the use of this platform in this manner. Participation by members of the public through this means is at their own risk. (Zoom teleconferencing may not be available at all meetings.)
If you wish to make a public comment remotely during the meeting, please use the zoom registration link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MNOr95ZCQrWzERqd5zRuwQ
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 636-4300. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to attempt to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II].
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
Notice to anyone attending any public meeting: The meeting may be broadcast live on Cable Channel 17 and/or recorded or photographed. Recent City Council meetings may also be viewed at www.CMAP.com and periodically on Cable Channel 17.
To access written translation during the meeting, please click this link:
Para acceder a la traducción durante la reunión, por favor escanee el código QR o haga clic en el enlace:
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.CLOSED SESSION
4.1 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 (1 case)
5.CLOSED SESSION REPORT
6.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
6.1 ROTARY CLUB 100TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION
6.2 WATER AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
6.3 WATER AWARENESS MONTH PRESENTATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the presentation
7.PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This is the time for anyone in the audience to speak on any item not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the council. Speaker cards are available in the lobby, and are to be completed and given to the City Clerk before speaking. When the City Clerk calls your name, please come to the podium, state your name and city for the record, and speak to the City Council. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are joining us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9.
Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes with a maximum of 30 minutes per subject.
Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.
8.CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under consent agenda will be enacted by one motion authorizing actions indicated for those items so designated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the City Council, a staff member, or a member of the public. There will be one public comment period for all items on the Consent Agenda.
8.1 APRIL 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
8.2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 8.40 ENTITLED “FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES” TO DESIGNATE
LOCAL FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in the City of Hollister City Limits.
8.3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DRAFT ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE City of Hollister City Council Meeting
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 93-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Draft Engineer’s Report, as filed, for the levy and collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
8.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AIRPORT USE AGREEMENT WITH
TRUWEATHER SOLUTIONS, INC TO PLACE ADVANCED WEATHER SENSOR
INSTRUMENTS AT THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an Airport Use Agreement with TruWeather Solutions, Inc. to place advanced weather sensor instruments at the Hollister Municipal Airport and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 A RESOLUTION FOR THE 2025 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold a public hearing for the receipt of objections to the proposed abatement and adopt a resolution declaring the condition of certain properties to constitute a public nuisance, ordering the abatement of weeds thereon.
10.COUNCIL BUSINESS
10.1 UPDATE REGARDING THE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES CONTRACT
AMENDMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BENITO AND THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN BAUTISTA
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive report and provide City Manager direction regarding the Fire Protection Services contract amendments with the County of San Benito and the City of San Juan Bautista.
11.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements concerning activities of members of the City Council and staff; opportunity to refer public or Council questions to staff for information; request staff to report to the Council on a matter at a future meeting; or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Items in this category are for discussion and direction to staff only. No final policy action will be taken by the Council.
11.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
11.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
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12.CLOSED SESSION
12.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager David Mirrione Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA); and un-represented employees
12.2 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)
13.ADJOURNMENT
14.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of May 5, 2025 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on May 2, 2025 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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