CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 18, 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
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.)
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.CLOSED SESSION REPORT
5.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1 REPORT FROM SAN BENITO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR THEIR 2024-2025
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a presentation from San Benito Leadership Institute for their 2024-2025 program reporting.
6.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.
7.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.
7.1 APPROVE AUGUST 4, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessment Funds attached.
7.3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 17.10, INDUSTRIAL AND
MANUFACTURING ZONES TO ALLOW SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS IN THE M1 ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED AMENDMENTS FOR CLARITY (ZOA 2025-1) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt ordinance.
7.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON-
CALL AIRPORT AND CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HOLLISTER City of Hollister City Council Meeting
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WITH A TERM AGREEMENT TO END ON AUGUST 20, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc. for On-Call Airport and Civil Engineering Services for the Hollister Municipal Airport with a term Agreement to end on August 20, 2026; and
2. Authorizing City Manager to execute Agreement Amendment No. 3.
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INITIATION OF PREZONE 2025-1 TO INITIATE
THE PREZONING FOR FUTURE ANNEXATION OF THE PROPERTY
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.25 ACRES LOCATED AT 1285 MCCRAY STREET(APN020-100-014) INTO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING
DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Initiation of Prezoning 2025-1.
7.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 303, WEST OF FAIRVIEW PHASE 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, FOR
IMPROVEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the West of Fairview Phase 3 Subdivision, Tract No. 303, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any subsequent amendments, for the improvements with Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., a Maryland Corporation.
7.7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE WEST OF FAIRVIEW PHASE 3 SUBDIVISION, TRACT 303 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4 ANNEXATION NO. 63 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the West of Fairview Phase 3 Subdivision, Tract 303 into CFD#4.
7.8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY OF THE WEST OF FAIRVIEW PHASE 3 SUBDIVISION, TRACT 303 FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 ANNEXATION NO. 26 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the West of Fairview Phase 3 Subdivision, Tract 303 into CFD#5.
7.9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING
CONSORTIUM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC).
7.10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A RENEWAL City of Hollister City Council Meeting
CONTRACT FOR DISPATCHING SERVICES WITH SANTA CRUZ REGIONAL 911 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution and authorize the City Manager to sign the renewal contract for services with SCR911.
7.11 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN CITY OF HOLLISTER, COUNCIL OF SAN BENITO COUNTY
GOVERNMENTS, COUNTY OF SAN BENITO, AND CITY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
FOR A TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEE STUDY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City of Hollister, Council of San Benito County Governments, County of San Benito, and San Juan Bautista for a Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Study.
8.COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 A PRESENTATION REGARDING THE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND THE SANTA CLARA AND SAN
BENITO COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a presentation regarding the Community Workforce Agreement between the City of Hollister and the Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and provide possible direction to staff.
8.2 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND
ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BYLAWS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution establishing a Business Advisory Commission (BAC) and adopting the proposed bylaws for the Commission.
8.3 2024-25 CIVIL GRAND JURY CONSOLIDATED REPORT RESPONSE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and approve the draft responses to the San Benito County Civil Grand Jury Consolidated Report entitled “Contract Administration” and “Hollister Animal Shelter” and authorize the Mayor and City to sign the response letters on behalf of the City Council for submittal to the Presiding Judge of the San Benito County Superior Court.
8.4 DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL LOBBYING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF
HOLLISTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss and give possible direction regarding the creation of a Lobbying Ordinance for the City of Hollister.
9.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.
9.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and City of Hollister City Council Meeting
Standing City Council Committees.
9.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
10.CLOSED SESSION
10.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager David Mirrione and City Attorney Mary Lerner
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA); and un-represented employees
10.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Briggs Alley (alley adjacent to 427 San Benito Street) and Browns Alley (alley adjacent to 650 San Benito Street)
Agency Negotiator: David Mirrione, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions
10.3 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 (3 cases)
11.ADJOURNMENT
12.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of August 18, 2025 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on August 13, 2025 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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