CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 2, 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
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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 CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
5.2 CALIFORNIA'S 175TH BIRTHDAY PROCLAMATION
6.PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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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 18, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 APPROVE AUGUST 26, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
7.3 WARRANT REGISTER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessment Funds attached.
7.4 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR THE SAAS MIGRATION EFFORTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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.
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 City of Hollister City Council Meeting
CLASS I LANDFILL POST CLOSURE PERMIT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents.
8.COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 REPORT AND PRESENTATION ON THE 2025 HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the presentation, provide feedback and possible direction regarding the Hollister Independence Rally.
8.2 DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE RECOVERING
THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE INCIDENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the report, discuss the potential creation of the DUI cost recovery ordinance and provide direction to staff.
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
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider approving a resolution granting a request from the County of San Benito regarding a waiver or reduction of impact fees for the Transitional Housing Project located at 3235 Southside Road, consisting of 16 tiny homes. The Council may:
Approve a full waiver of impact fees ($169,019); Approve a reduction of impact fees by 50% ($84,510); Deny the request and require full payment of fees; or another option at the discretion of the Council.
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold a public hearing and 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.
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
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold a public hearing and 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 15.04.055 to establish and adopt local amendments.
10.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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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.
10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11.CLOSED SESSION
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
13.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister's regular meeting of September 2, 2025, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on August 28, 2025, per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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PROCLAMATION
HONORING JACOB’S HEART CHILDREN’S CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES AND DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
WHEREAS, the character of our community is revealed in how we treat our most vulnerable; and
WHEREAS, each year, 19.2 in every 100,000 children in our community will be diagnosed with cancer; and
WHEREAS, cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among children – more than asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies, and AIDS combined; and WHEREAS, Jacob’s Heart has been keeping medically fragile children and families housed, fed, and emotionally supported by steadfastly adhering to the following commitments:
1) Parents of children with cancer and other serious illnesses will be relieved of financial fears and able to focus attention on their children: 2) No child undergoing intensive treatment in our community will be homeless; 3) Families of seriously ill children will not experience food insecurity during and after the pandemic; and 4) No seriously ill child in our community will ever miss a medical appointment because of a lack of transportation; and WHEREAS, Jacob’s Heart holds the memories and honors legacies of hundreds of children from our local community who have been lost to cancer, ensuring that their memories will never be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, the oncology department at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford has worked closely with Jacob's Heart for the past 26 years as a trusted community partner in providing family-centered care that addresses the emotional, practical, and financial struggles of families of children with cancer in the City of Hollister; and WHEREAS, it is important for all Hollister City residents to recognize the impact of pediatric cancer on families within our community and honor the children in our community whose lives have been cut short by cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Roxanne Stephens, Mayor of Hollister, do hereby declare September 2025, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Hollister, and do hereby honor Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services for outstanding support to our community and acknowledge the organization’s contributions to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the City of Hollister this 2nd day of September 2025.
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Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
PROCLAMATION
Celebrating California’s 175th Birthday on September 9, 2025 and Naming September 7 – 13, 2025 as “California History Week”
WHEREAS, California received statehood on September 9th, 1850, becoming the 31st state admitted into the union, and this historic event deserves to be well celebrated as a state holiday; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature voted in August of 1999 to designate the week surrounding September 9th of each year as California History Week with special emphasis on September 9th – California Admission Day; and
WHEREAS, the Order of the Native Daughters of the Golden West established in 1886 is a fraternal and patriotic organization of diverse California-born leaders chartered in our mission to preserve California history and better the quality of life for all Californians; and
WHEREAS, the Order honors California by preserving the California Pioneers Roster, funding California Mission and historic monument restoration and lighthouse preservation, offering numerous scholarships and grants for Veterans services, children’s needs, and college; and
WHEREAS, San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179, chartered in 1910, partners with organizations with similar missions to preserve and promote California history in these ways, and wishes to celebrate California Admission Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Roxanne Stephens, Mayor of Hollister, do hereby designate September 7 – 13, 2025 as “California History Week” in the City of Hollister and encourage all community members to celebrate this momentous part of California history.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the City of Hollister this 2nd day of September 2025.
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Mayor’s Name, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
1 City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
August 18, 2025, 6:30 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 de Anda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Mary Lerner reported in August 4, 2025 closed session, on a motion from Mayor Stephens and a second by Councilmember Morales, the City Council voted 4-0 to join in the following litigation: (1) the Purdue/Sackler National Opioid Settlement and (2) the Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus National Opioid Settlement.
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1 REPORT FROM SAN BENITO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR THEIR 2024-2025 PROGRAM
Dr. Rose provided an update on the 2024-25 San Benito Leadership Institute program.
Richard Way with the San Benito County Planning Commission spoke regarding his experience in participating with the San Benito Leadership Institute.
2 Receive a presentation from San Benito Leadership Institute for their 2024-2025 program reporting.
6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No speakers present.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:44 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:44 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
The consent calendar items are approved as presented.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda
Carried (5 to 0)
7.1 APPROVE AUGUST 4, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special- Enterprise-Assessment Funds attached.
Carried
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)
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt ordinance.
3 Carried
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 MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT WITH A TERM AGREEMENT TO END ON AUGUST 20, 2026 Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
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.
Carried
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
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution approving the Initiation of Prezoning 2025-1.
Carried
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
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
4 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.
Carried
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)
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the West of Fairview Phase 3 Subdivision, Tract 303 into CFD#4.
Carried
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) Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the West of Fairview Phase 3 Subdivision, Tract 303 into CFD#5.
Carried
7.9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TRAINING CONSORTIUM
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRPSTC).
5 Carried
7.10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
RENEWAL CONTRACT FOR DISPATCHING SERVICES WITH SANTA
CRUZ REGIONAL 911
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt the resolution and authorize the City Manager to sign the renewal contract for services with SCR911.
Carried
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
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
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.
Carried
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
Public Works Director William Via provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:05 p.m.
Nick Colon spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
David Perez thanked the Council for their support of Community Workforce Agreements.
6 Sergio Medina thanked the Council for their support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Ruben Vidal spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Steve Belong spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Alberto Tamayo provided comments in Spanish.
George Netto spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Tony Garcia spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Jacob Lomanto spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Neils Ash spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Jose Luis Rivera spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Jose Espinosa spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Jason Hutton thanked the Council for their support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Emmanuel Zendejas expressed concern regarding Community Workforce Agreements.
Paul Bruno spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Jared Sanchez spoke in support of Community W orkforce Agreements.
Jim Piazza spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Anthony Viscuso spoke in support of Community Workforce Agreements.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:28 p.m.
Councilmember Resendiz stated the Community Workforce Agreements should be looked at again once more at the end of the contracts and when data is gathered.
Councilmember Morales spoke regarding the benefits to the employees guaranteed by Community Workforce Agreements.
8.2 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS ADVISORY
COMMISSION AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BYLAWS
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:38 p.m.
Peter Hernandez supported creation of a Business Advisory Commission.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:40 p.m.
City Manager David Mirrione made the following suggested edits to Section 6:
7 Making recommendations to the City Council on any matter within the City's jurisdiction that will enhance the capability of Hollister businesses to succeed, such as the formulation of policies or procedures that may affect their management, operation, or financial stability.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Adopt a resolution establishing a Business Advisory Commission (BAC) and adopting the proposed bylaws for the Commission, as amended.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
8.3 2024-25 CIVIL GRAND JURY CONSOLIDATED REPORT RESPONSE City Manager David Mirrione provided the staff report.
Councilmember Morales requested a list of contracts be provided to the City Council as part of the budget and mid-year budget process.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:50 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:50 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
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.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
8.4 DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL LOBBYING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY
OF HOLLISTER
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth provided the staff report.
8 Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:55 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:55 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with the ordinance for introduction.
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
9.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Picha reported he attended a meeting of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments on August 13, 2025 where transportation in the region was discussed.
Mayor Stephens reported she attended a San Benito County LAFCO meeting and reported on a meeting with US Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren on potential federal funding for projects in the community.
9.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Resendiz reported the San Benito Health Foundation held a food distribution event on August 7, 2025.
1. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
10. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Mary Lerner read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 8:04 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 8:04 p.m.
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
9 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) Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 8:04 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
1 City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Special Meeting
August 26, 2025, 6:30 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 special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
4. CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Clerk Angie Gonzalez read the closed session item title.
4.1 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:31 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:31 p.m.
Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 6:32 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Manager David Mirrione reported, Councilmember Resendiz moved, and Councilmember Picha seconded the motion to form an ad hoc committee to
2 streamline the city manager search process with Councilmember Resendiz and Mayor Stephens appointed to the committee. The motion pas sed 5-0.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Jennifer Woodworth, City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
REPORT # Finance-2025-17
AGENDA ITEM: WARRANT REGISTER
DEPARTMENT: Adminstrative Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Grizelle Gonzalez, Management Analyst
STAFF CONTACT: Maricela Romero, Acct Tech II
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessment Funds attached.
FISCAL IMPACT: 24/25 25/26
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Expense Approval Register AP 7-15-25
2. Expense Approval Register PYR 7-16-25
3. Expense Approval Register AP 7-17-25
4. Expense Approval Register DP 7-22-25
5. Expense Approval Register DP 7-23-25
6. Expense Approval Register AP 7-23-25
7. Expense Approval Register AP 7-29-25
8. Expense Approval Register AP 7-30-25
STAFF REPORT
HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
REPORT # IT-2025-05
AGENDA ITEM: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR THE SAAS MIGRATION EFFORTS
DEPARTMENT: Information Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Sean Colt, Information Services & Technology Director STAFF CONTACT: Ravikumar Donthi, IT Assistant Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 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.
DISCUSSION: The City of Hollister utilizes Tyler Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, supported by Tyler Technologies, Inc., as an integral part of its operations — enabling compliance, financial tracking, human resources (HR) recordkeeping, and employee management. Tyler Technologies, Inc. has entered into an agreement to support the migration of the City’s on-premises ERP environment to a cloud-based SaaS solution, as approved under Resolution No. 2025 -43 on April 7, 2025. An amendment request is being submitted to remove the Laserfiche software module license and include professional services to support a new integration within the SaaS environment for the City’s business licenses and building permits module.
FISCAL IMPACT: Additional savings of $3,272.00 to the overall program migration costs as part of the migration of the environment to the Tyler SaaS cloud.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No. 2025-43 – sole- source provider for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products for ERP software services for city departments through FY 2026/27 - City Council approved April 7, 2025
CEQA: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution no: 2025-43, Dated: April 7, 2025
2. Remove existing Laserfiche integration in Tyler ERP Incode-9 that supports BP (Building Permit), BL (Business Licenses) modules.
3. Professional services cost to integrate Tyler Incode-9 - BP (Building Permit), BL (Business Licenses) with TCM (Tyler content Manager)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
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
WHEREAS, in November 2002, the City Council approved an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., to implement Tyler Technologies' Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Permit Management solutions as part of the City's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; and
WHEREAS, Tyler Technologies, Inc., is the sole owner of the solutions and technologies providing ongoing support and integration of Tyler Technologies product services; and
WHEREAS, the Tyler Technologies ERP solution has been an integral part of the City's ERP system, supporting compliance with financial tracking, HR record-keeping, and employee management; and
WHEREAS, the migration and support of the Tyler Technologies ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software from on-premises to the Cloud as a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution that will span 4-6 months of environment migration and a total of 36 months support through May 2028, with a total cost of $392,184.00, to be split equally over FY 2024/25, FY 2025/26, and FY 2026/27 and reduce the overall migration costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with Tyler Technologies Inc., and execute agreements that account for standard implementation change orders as well as annual softwar e license increases, not to exceed 10%, as well as to procure additional licenses as needed to support employee growth. An amendment request is being submitted to remove the Laserfiche software module license and include professional services to support a new integration within the SaaS environment for the City’s business licenses and building permits module.
Resolution No. 2025-XXX
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on September 2, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
____
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney
I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2025-XXX is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held o n September 2, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on September 2, 2025.
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
APPROVING THE PROPOSAL PROVIDED BY TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AS SOLE -SOURCE PROVIDER FOR
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) PRODUCTS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $392,184.00 FOR THE MIGRATION AND SUPPORT TO A SaaS SOLUTION OF MODULES SUPPORTING THE HUMAN
RESOURCES, FINANCE, FIRE, AND BUILDING, DEPARTMENTS
THROUGH MAY 2028
WHEREAS, in November 2002, the City Council approved an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., to implement Tyler Technologies' Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Permit Management solutions as part of the City's Enterprise Resource Planning ERP) software; and
WHEREAS, Tyler Technologies, Inc., is the sole owner of the solutions and technologies providing ongoing support and integration of Tyler Technologies product services; and WHEREAS, the Tyler Technologies ERP solution has been an integral part of the City's ERP system, supporting compliance with financial tracking, HR record -keeping, and employee management; and
WHEREAS, the migration and support of the Tyler Technologies ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software from on -premises to the Cloud as a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution that will span 4-6 months of environment migration and a total of 36 months support through May 2028, with a total cost of $392,184.00, to be split equally over FY 2024/25, FY 2025/26, and FY 2026/27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister adopts a resolution approving the proposal provided by Tyler Technologies, Inc., as sole - source provider for Tyler Technologies products, in the amount of $392,184.00 for the next 36 months of migration and support of the Tyler ERP PRO 10 SaaS solution, through May 2028.
Resolution No. 2025-43
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on April 7, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Picha, Morales, Resendiz, de Anda, and Mayor Stephens
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Roxanne Stephe Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM. -
Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
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nnifer oodworth, MMC, City Clerk Ma Lerner, City Attorney I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2025-43 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on April 7, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on April 7, 2025
nifer dworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister
Amendment to Control ID# 2024-496004-H8W1N6
AMENDMENT
This amendment (“Amendment”) is effective as of the date of signature of the last party to sign as indicated below (“Amendment Effective Date”), by and between Tyler Technologies, Inc. with offices at One Tyler Drive, Yarmouth, Maine 04096 (“Tyler”) and the City of Hollister, California, with offices at 375 5th Street, Hollister, California 95023 (“Client”).
WHEREAS, Tyler and the Client are parties to an agreement dated April 16, 2025 (“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, Tyler and Client desire to amend the terms of the Agreement as provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter contained, Tyler and the Client agree as follows:
1. The following Tyler Software as a Service (SaaS) are hereby removed from the Agreement as of April 16, 2025:
a. Laserfiche Interface – Financial/Personnel Management b. Laserfiche Interface – CRM – Maintenance
As of such date, Client’s right to access the above-listed software is terminated, as are Tyler’s obligations to maintain, support, host and update such software. Additionally, Client’s SaaS fees payment obligation for the above-listed software ends on the same date.
2. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
3. Except as expressly indicated in this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the dates set forth below.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. City of Hollister, California
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
2025-558778-Q2N5W9 CONFIDENTIAL Page 1 Sales Quotation For:Shipping Address
HOLLISTER, CA CITY OF City of Hollister
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 375 5th
HOLLISTER CA 95023-3832 Hollister CA 95023-3876
Ravikumar Donthi
+1 (831) 673-6296
[email protected]
Quoted By Brandon Swanson
Quote Expiration 2/2/26
Quote Name Content Manager Core
Implementation for
Licensing
Services
Description Hours/Units Extended Price
Content Manager Suite
Professional Services 12 $ 1,740
Other Services
Project Management 1 $ 250
TOTAL:$ 1,990
2025-558778-Q2N5W9 CONFIDENTIAL Page 2 Summary One Time Fees Recurring Fees
Total Tyler Services $ 1,990
Summary Total $ 1,990 $ 0
2025-558778-Q2N5W9 CONFIDENTIAL Page 3 Comments
Work will be delivered remotely unless otherwise noted in this agreement.
Expenses associated with onsite services are invoiced as incurred according to Tyler's standard business travel policy.
SaaS is considered a term of one year unless otherwise indicated.
Client agrees that items in this sales quotation are, upon Client's signature or approval of same, hereby added to the existing agreement ("Agreement") between the parties and subject to its terms. Additionally, payment for said items, as applicable but subject to any listed assumptions herein, shall conform to the following terms, subject to payment terms in an agreement, amendment, or similar document in which this sales quotation is included:
•License fees for Tyler and third-party software are invoiced upon the earlier of (i) delivery of the license key or (ii) when Tyler makes such software available accessible. •Fees for hardware are invoiced upon delivery.
•Fees for year one of hardware maintenance are invoiced upon delivery of the hardware. •Annual Maintenance and Support fees are first payable when Tyler makes the software accessible to the Client, and SaaS fees, Hosting fees, and Subscription fees are first payable on the first day of the month following the date this quotation was signed (or if later, the commencement of the agreement’s initial term). Any such fees are prorated to align with the applicable term under the agreement, with renewals invoiced annually thereafter in accord with the agreement.
Fees for services included in this sales quotation shall be invoiced as indicated below. •Implementation and other professional services fees shall be invoiced as delivered. •Client has six months to use the services. If Client does not use the services within six months, Tyler may remove the unused services or issue a new quote to provide services at then-current rates.
2025-558778-Q2N5W9 CONFIDENTIAL Page 4 •Fixed-fee Business Process Consulting services shall be invoiced 50% upon delivery of the Best Practice Recommendations, by module, and 50% upon delivery of custom desktop procedures, by module.
•Fixed-fee conversions are invoiced 50% upon initial delivery of the converted data, by conversion option, and 50% upon Client acceptance to load the converted data into Live/Production environment, by conversion option. Where conversions are quoted as estimated, Tyler will invoice Client the actual services delivered on a time and materials basis. •Except as otherwise provided, other fixed price services are invoiced upon complete delivery of the service. For the avoidance of doubt, where "Project Planning Services" are provided, payment shall be invoiced upon delivery of the Implementation Planning document. Dedicated Project Management services, if any, will be invoiced monthly in arrears, beginning on the first day of the month immediately following initiation of project planning. •If Client has purchased any change management services, those services will be invoiced in accordance with the Agreement. •Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated above, the following payment terms shall apply to fees specifically for migrations: Tyler will invoice Client 50% of any Migration Services Fees listed above upon Client approval of the product suite migration schedule. The remaining 50%, by line item, will be billed upon the go-live of the applicable product suite. Tyler will invoice Client for any Project Management Fees listed above upon the go-live of the first product suite. Annual SaaS Fees will be invoiced upon availability of the hosted environment.
Any SaaS or hosted solutions added to an agreement containing Client-hosted Tyler solutions are subject to Tyler’s SaaS Services terms found here: https://www.tylertech.com/terms/tyler-saas- services.
Unless otherwise indicated in the contract or amendment thereto, pricing for optional items will be held for six (6) months from the Quote date or the Effective Date of the Contract, whichever is later.
Customer Approval:Date:
Print Name:P.O.#:
1 Ravikumar Donthi
From:Swanson, Brandon
Sent:Monday, August 11, 2025 2:58 PM
To:Ravikumar Donthi
Cc:Delia Pichardo; Grizelle Gonzalez; Cecilia Rodriguez; Sean Colt Subject:Re: Laserfiche Interface
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
Good afternoon Ravikumar,
I pulled your annual maintenance log and found the Laserfiche interface line item, please see below. Once the amendment is returned signed and executed, the line item and dollar amount will be removed from your contract.
If you have any additional questions, please let me know.
CusCd CustomerName State SKUDescription Qty CurrentFee Tota 43338
HOLLISTER, CA CITY
OF CA Laserfiche Interface - CRM - Maintenance 1 $1,754
Thank you,
Brandon Swanson
Account Representative
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
P: 714-423-2002
Live Chat | Tyler Technologies
ERP Pro Support | Tyler Technologies
From: Ravikumar Donthi
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
To: "Swanson, Brandon"
Cc: Delia Pichardo , Grizelle Gonzalez ,
Cecilia Rodriguez , Sean Colt
Subject: RE: Laserfiche Interface
Brandon,
Good day!
2 After reviewing the agreement, the amendments do not appear to have any highlighted financial impact. Could you share the original agreement that includes the purchase of the module, so we can determine the appropriate signing authority—or confirm if these changes have no monetary impact?
Warm regards,
Ravikumar Donthi
Information Systems & Tech, Assistant Director
City of Hollister | Information Technology
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
[email protected]
831.636.4312 X 1025
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete this message, along with any attachments.
From: Swanson, Brandon
Sent: Friday, August 8, 2025 9:59 AM
To: Cecilia Rodriguez
Cc: Delia Pichardo ; Grizelle Gonzalez ; Ravikumar
Donthi
Subject: Re: Laserfiche Interface
Good morning Cecilia,
Attached is an amendment to have the Laserfiche interface removed. If you could please review, sign, and return at your earliest convenience, I’ll have this executed by our attorney. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Brandon Swanson
Account Representative
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
P: 714-423-2002
Live Chat | Tyler Technologies
ERP Pro Support | Tyler Technologies
3 From: "Swanson, Brandon"
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
To: Cecilia Rodriguez
Cc: Delia Pichardo , Grizelle Gonzalez ,
Ravikumar Donthi
Subject: Re: Laserfiche Interface
Thank you Cecilia. I’ll work on this removal.
Have a great day,
Brandon Swanson
Account Representative
Tyler Technologies
P: 714-423-2002
www.tylertech.com
From: Cecilia Rodriguez
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:18:12 PM
To: Swanson, Brandon
Cc: Delia Pichardo ; Grizelle Gonzalez ; Ravikumar
Donthi
Subject: Re: Laserfiche Interface
Hi Brandon,
Yes, we would like to discontinue the Laserfiche interface with INCODE 9 as it is not currently being used.
Thank you,
Cecilia Z Rodriguez
Management Analyst
City of Hollister | Administrative Services
327 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
[email protected]
(831) 636-4301 X 1125
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message, together with any attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to
4 the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete this message, along with any attachments.
From: Swanson, Brandon
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:06 PM
To: Cecilia Rodriguez
Subject: Laserfiche Interface
Good afternoon,
In regards to our meeting yesterday, could you please acknowledge that you wish to discontinue the Laserfiche interface so I can include with my request for an amendment to be drafted? I appreciate your help.
Thank you,
Brandon Swanson
Account Representative
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
P: 714-423-2002
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ERP Pro Support | Tyler Technologies
STAFF REPORT
HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
REPORT # Public Works-2025-47
AGENDA ITEM: 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
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William Via, Public Works Director
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Grzan, Environmental Programs Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents.
DISCUSSION: Since 1977, the City of Hollister (“City”) has owned a Class I (Hazardous Waste) Landfill facility, located within the larger John Smith Landfill site. Although it was closed in 1992, the City is obligated by the state of California to monitor for potential releases of harmful chemical compounds into the groundwater below. A Post Closure Permit is issued by the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) to the City so that it can ensure the Class I landfill is managed and maintained according to California and US EPA regulations.
In order for DTSC to reissue this Post Closure Permit, the City must submit an application for renewal. This must be done at a minimum of every (10) years p ursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 25200. To fund the renewal application review, DTSC has issued an initial cost estimate of $293,452. This cost will be reimbursed to DTSC from City and will be paid out quarterly. Any funds paid as part of the reimbursement agreement not used by DTSC will be returned to the City. There is also a potential to go over the estimated amount, depending on the complexity of the permit, the quality of the application, and whether the City provides accurate respo nses to requested corrections to the permit application documents.
Staff recommend City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the reimbursement agreement and all related documents for the renewal of the Class I Landfill Post Closure Permit.
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated decrease of $293,452 in Fund 101 and not to exceed $300,000. Appropriation of $300,000 was approved in the FY2025-26 budget.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: N/A
CEQA: This activity is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Statute Section 21065 and Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE
CITY OWNED CLASS I LANDFILL POST CLOSURE PERMIT
WHEREAS, the City of Hollister (“City”) owns a closed Class I Landfill within the larger John Smith Landfill site; and
WHEREAS, the City is obligated to maintain a Post Closure Permit (Permit) with the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 25200, the Permit must be renewed at least every ten (10) years; and
WHEREAS, the initial estimated cost for the review of the Permit is $293,453 ; and
WHEREAS, DTSC requires an agreement with the City for the reimbursement of DTSC’s costs for review and approval of the permit renewal application .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, and all other associated documents, with the Department of Toxic Substance Control for a Post Closure Landfill Permit renewal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the reimbursement amount shall not exceed $300,000 without further City Council Approval
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on September 2, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
____
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2025-XXX
I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2025-XXX is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on September 2, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on September 2, 2025.
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister
1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
In the matter of:
John Smith Road Landfill Class I Area
2650 John Smith Road
Hollister, California 95023
EPA I.D. CAD990665432
Name of Applicant:
Mr. David Mirrione, City Manager
City of Hollister, Public Works
Department
1321 South Street
Hollister, California 95023
[email protected]
Project Code:
DTSC200055-78
AGREEMENT FOR PROCESSING
APPLICATION FOR A HAZARDOUS
WASTE FACILITY POST CLOSURE
PERMIT
Health and Safety Code
Section 25205.7
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and John Smith Road Landfill (Applicant) enter into this Agreement for Processing Application for a Hazardous Waste Facility Post Closure Permit (Agreement) and agree as follows:
1. Jurisdiction and Purpose. This Agreement governs the application for a Hazardous Waste Facility Post Closure Permit. Health and Safety Code section 25205.7 requires Applicant to (a) reimburse DTSC for its costs incurred in processing the Application; (b) make an advance payment to DTSC of at least 25% of DTSC’s total estimated costs of processing the Application 1; and (c) reimburse DTSC for its costs incurred for the purposes of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Application is for the existing hazardous waste facility located at 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister, San Benito County, California (Facility). The Facility is owned by the City of Hollister and operated by San Benito County.
1 Advance payment is not required for federal facilities per Health and Safety Code, section 25205.7(a)(2)(B).
2 2. Billing and Payment.
2.1. Applicant agrees to pay DTSC for its costs incurred in processing the Application and its costs incurred for the purposes of complying with CEQA, including costs of preparing analysis and documentation required by CEQA. DTSC will provide Applicant with a billing statement at least quarterly. Applicant agrees to make payment within 30 days of receipt of DTSC’s billing. Costs incurred include interest on unpaid amounts that are billed and outstanding more than 60 days from the date of the invoice as provided in Health and Safety Code section 25360.1.
2.2. DTSC’s cost estimate for processing the Application is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein as part of the Agreement. Applicant understands that the amount in Exhibit A is only a cost estimate for the activities shown on Exhibit A and it may differ from the actual costs incurred by DTSC in processing the Application.
DTSC may provide revised cost estimates to Applicant as the work progresses under this Agreement. Any revision to the Application after it is initially submitted to DTSC may require a new or revised cost estimate. The cost estimate in Exhibit A does not include costs that DTSC may incur in overseeing any required corrective action at the Facility.
2.3. This section does not apply to federal facilities1. The advance payment in the amount of $73,363.13 which represents 25% of DTSC’s total estimated costs of processing the Application must be received by DTSC within 30 days of the date of the invoice. It is expressly understood and agreed that DTSC will not begin or continue to process the Application until after DTSC receives the advance payment. The advance payment will be retained by DTSC and applied to charges incurred by processing the application. DTSC will refund remaining unapplied funds due to the Applicant after the final invoice is issued.
2.4. DTSC’s billing statements shall be sent to David Mirrione at 1321 South Street, Hollister, California 95023. When a payment is made by check or money order, the check or money order shall be payable to the "Department of Toxic Substances Control"; reference DTSC’s Project Code as shown on the first page of this Agreement and the name of the Facility; and be sent to:
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Accounting Office
1001 I Street, 21st Floor (use this only for FedEx, UPS, etc.) P.O. Box 806 (use this for US Mail only)
Sacramento, California 95812-0806
Payments can also be made with a credit card or Electronic Funds Transfer.
2.5. DTSC shall retain all cost records associated with the work performed under this Agreement as may be required by State law. DTSC will make all documents that support DTSC's cost determination available for inspection upon request in accordance with the Public Records Act, Government Code section 6250 et seq.
3 2.6. Any dispute concerning DTSC’s costs incurred in processing the Application is subject to the dispute resolution procedure as established pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25206.2(b)(2)(H) and (I). DTSC has provided a copy of the Cost Reimbursement Policy and Procedure to Applicant, which is also available electronically on DTSC’s website. DTSC reserves its right to recover unpaid costs under applicable State and federal laws.
3. Project Managers. The Project Managers for DTSC and Applicant during the term of this Agreement are:
Department of Toxic Substances Control:
Talin Saatjian
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Permitting Division
9211 Oakdale Avenue
Chatsworth, California, 91311
Phone: (818)717-6539
Email: [email protected]
John Smith Road Landfill Class I Area:
Mr. David Mirrione, City Manager
City of Hollister, Public Works Department
1321 South Street
Hollister, California 95023
Phone: (831)636-4300
Email: [email protected]
The above Project Manager(s) may be changed upon sufficient advance written notification to each party.
4. Reservation of Rights. DTSC reserves all of its authorities, rights, defenses and remedies under applicable law and regulations, including the authority and right to recover its costs incurred therefor; to discontinue processing the Application if Applicant fails to make any payment due under this Agreement; and to make permitting decisions according to applicable law and regulations. Applicant reserves all of its rights, defenses and remedies available to Applicant under applicable law and regulations.
5. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement is the date of signature by DTSC’s authorized representative after this Agreement is first signed by Applicant’s authorized representative. Except as otherwise specified, “days” means calendar days.
6. Parties Bound. This Agreement applies to and is binding, jointly and severally, upon Applicant and its agents, receivers, trustees, successors and assignees,
4 and upon DTSC and any successor agency that may have responsibility for and jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Agreement.
7. Representative Authority. Each undersigned representative of the party to this Agreement certifies that she or he is fully authorized to enter into the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to execute and legally bind the party to this Agreement.
8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same document.
Agreed to by:
John Smith Road Landfill Class I Area
_________________________________ Date:_________________________ Signature
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________
Department of Toxic Substances Control
_________________________________ Date:_________________________ Signature
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________
SITE: CAD990665432
FACILITY: John Smith Road Landfill
PERMIT: Post Closure Renewal
PROJECT MANAGER: Taylor Grose
DATE: August 2024
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SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST $5,456 $1,309 $1,068 $111 $603
TASK 2: TECHNICAL REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATION
2A: TECHNICAL REVIEW THRU ISSUANCE OF 1ST NOD
HOURS 160 15 9 26 10 33 10 3
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST $54,560 $5,115 $3,366 $7,514 $2,280 $9,603 $2,690 $333 2B: REVIEW OF 1ST NOD RESPONSE AND ISSUANCE OF 2ND NOD OR TECHNICAL COMPLETE DETERMINATION HOURS 44 6 7 6 28 10 3 6 1
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST $15,004 $2,046 $2,618 $1,734 $6,384 $2,910 $807 $1,068 $111 2C: REVIEW OF RESPONSE TO 2ND NOD AND TECHNICAL COMPLETE DETERMINATION HOURS
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST
TASK 3: DRAFT PERMIT DECISION
SUBTOTAL HOURS 56 14 4 14 21
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST $19,096 $5,236 $1,504 $3,192 $7,119 TASK 4: CEQA COMPLIANCE
SUBTOTAL HOURS 12 5 4 13 2
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST $4,092 $1,870 $1,356 $3,679 $222 TASK 5: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
SUBTOTAL HOURS 79 24 12 3 77 23 12 28
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST $26,939 $8,976 $3,492 $807 $13,706 $7,797 $3,396 $3,108 $2,400 TASK 6: FINAL PERMIT
SUBTOTAL HOURS 35 5 6 1 11 5 14
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST $11,935 $1,870 $2,256 $228 $1,958 $1,695 $1,554 $603 TASK 7: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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ESTIMATED COST $26,677.50
TOTAL ESTIMATED PERMIT PROCESSING COST 293,452.50
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2. Additional costs may be incurred depending upon the quality of the application received and the applicant's responsiveness to NODs.
1. See attached Task Description and Cost Assumptions for a description of the type of work included for each task and assumptions used to generate the costs.
EXHIBIT A
Department of Toxic Substances Control
PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING COST ESTIMATE1
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SITE: CAD990665432
FACILITY: John Smith Road Landfill
PERMIT: Post Closure Renewal
PROJECT MANAGER: Taylor Grose
DATE: August 2024
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PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING COST ESTIMATE1
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TASK DESCRIPTION COST ASSUMPTIONS
Review Permit Application for Administrative Completeness. Assess whether the submitted application contains the elements required to be considered Administratively Complete.
Includes all activities performed during this phase, including preparation of correspondence, processing of the Disclosure Statement, etc.
Assuming application is administratively complete
2A: TECHNICAL REVIEW THRU ISSUANCE OF 1ST NOD
Assess whether the application meets statutory and regulatory requirements, and prepare written comments in the form of Notice(s) of Deficiency, if needed. This task may include, but is not limited to: review of application, coordination with other government agencies, document management, meetings , preparation of documentation, meetings/ coordination, closure cost estimate review, financial assurance mechanism review, Compliance History Report, tank certification review, environmental monitoring program review, assessment of need for corrective action, meeting to discuss comments/ Notices of Deficiency, and other activities.
Assumes that the application is deficient
2B: REVIEW OF 1ST NOD RESPONSE AND ISSUANCE OF
2ND NOD OR TECHNICAL COMPLETE DETERMINATION
Meet with applicant to discuss 1st NOD. Review submittal provided in response to 1st NOD, prepare written comments, if needed. Prepare 2nd NOD.
Assumes revised application is complete, No need for a second NOD, and Moderate compliance history
2C: REVIEW OF RESPONSE TO 2ND NOD AND
TECHNICAL COMPLETE DETERMINATION
Conference call or meeting at DTSC office to discuss 2nd NOD. Review submittal provided in response to 2nd NOD and prepare written comments, if needed.
Assumes not applicable
Prepare draft permit, internal reviews, prepare associated documents required for public notice (e.g., statement of basis, fact sheet, etc.).
Prepare and/or review necessary CEQA documents. Respond to public comments regarding the CEQA documents.
Conduct Public Participation activities throughout the project, including, but not limited to community survey(s), information repository setup and maintenance, public notices, community updates, public meetings and/or hearings, translation services, documentation of activities, and responding to public comments.
Assumes 750 addresses, DTSC mailing, Translation needed. 1 meeting recorder - translator, zoom meeting (no overnight travel)
Activities necessary after the public comment period concludes, including preparation and issuance of the permit, Notice of Decision, response to comments, Statement of Basis, and associated correspondence. Assumes 750 addresses, DTSC mailing, Translation needed.
Project Management activities include planning, scheduling, cost tracking, monitoring of charges, coordinating project activities, maintaining project files, verifying invoices, other activities necessary to process the permit application not covered by tasks above. 10% of total hours
TASK 4: CEQA COMPLIANCE
TASK 5: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
TASK 6: FINAL PERMIT
TASK 7: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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STAFF REPORT
HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
REPORT # City Manager-2025-44
AGENDA ITEM: REPORT AND PRESENTATION ON THE 2025 HOLLISTER
INDEPENDENCE RALLY
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
DEPARTMENT HEAD: David Mirrione, City Manager
STAFF CONTACT: David Mirrione, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the presentation, provide feedback and po ssible direction regarding the Hollister Independence Rally.
DISCUSSION: On July 4th and 5th, 2025, the City of Hollister successfully hosted the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally, marking the return of this historic community event last held in 2017. Following Council direction on January 7, 2025, staff initiated planning efforts in partnership with the event’s Operational Manager, Roadshows, Inc.
Staff will provide a presentation to the City Council on the Rally’s outcomes and future considerations. The presentation will include:
Brief History
o A brief timeline outlining the history of the event
2022 Ballot Measures
o A review of voter-approved measures from 2022 regarding the Hollister Independence Rally
2025 Rally Overview
o A summary of the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally
2025 Rally Statistics
o Projected data on attendance and public safety statistics. 2025 Rally Preliminary Financial Report
o A preliminary summary of event revenues and expenses
Next Steps – Possible Council Direction
o Council will be asked to provide possible direction regarding the Hollister Independence Rally
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: June 6, 2025: Council approves an agreement with American Global Security to provide private security services for the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally
CEQA: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
STAFF REPORT
HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
REPORT # Police-2025-08
AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE
RECOVERING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST FOR DRIVING WHILE
UNDER THE INFLUENCE INCIDENTS
DEPARTMENT: Police
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Carlos Reynoso, Police Chief
STAFF CONTACT: Carlos Reynoso, Police Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report, discuss the potential creation of the DUI cost recovery ordinance and provide direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Despite ongoing public education efforts and the well-documented dangers associated with impaired driving, DUI incidents continue to pose a significant threat to public safety in the City of Hollister. These incidents not only endanger the lives of those driving under the influence but also put innocent community members at serious risk of injury or death.
The Hollister Police and Fire Departments dedicate substantial resources to the apprehension of DUI offenders and the response to DUI -related collisions. These responses are time-intensive and divert critical personnel away from other emergency calls and community safety needs.
Between January 2022 and August 26, 2025, Hollister public safety personnel responded to 77 DUI-related traffic collisions. During the same period, the Police Department made 525 DUI arrests. Despite widespread public awareness campaigns and enforcement efforts, impaired driving remains a persistent issue.
Under California Government Code Sections 53150 et seq., municipalities are authorized to recover costs associated with emergency responses to DUI incidents. Several cities, including Clovis, California, have implemented ordinances to pursue such cost recovery.
The Government Code permits recovery in cases where a DUI arrest is made and the individual was involved in a traffic collision, evaded law enforcement in violation of Vehicle Code Section 2800.1, drove the wrong way on a one -way street, operated a vehicle on the wrong side of the road, or drove in a reckless manner, among other qualifying circumstances.
A sample ordinance is attached for reference. While the exact amount of potential cost recovery is currently undetermined, a conservative estimate of $1,000 per qualifying incident suggests the City could recover tens of thousands of dollars annually. Final cost recovery rates would be established in coordination with the Police, Fire, and Finance Departments.
Staff recommends the City Council provide direction on the development of a municipal
ordinance authorizing cost recovery for DUI-related emergency responses, in accordance with Government Code provisions.
FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown, potential for excess of $30,000 a year.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: None
CEQA: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance 9.50
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 9.50,
RECOVERY OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS FOR DRIVING
UNDER THE INFLUENCE INCIDENTS
WHEREAS, persons who drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug create a serious hazard to themselves and others; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hollister’s (“City”) Police and Fire Departments are required to spend a significant amount of time in the apprehension and arrest of persons who drive while under the influence of alcohol or any drug and in responding to accidents caused by persons driving under the influence (“DUI”); and
WHEREAS, the time spent by the Police and Fire Departments for that purpose is costly and detrimentally affects the ability of those departments from being available to respond to other calls or incidents; and
WHEREAS, as authorized pursuant to California Government Code sections 53150 et seq., the City intends to recover costs incurred for emergency responses for driving under the influence incidents.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Hollister Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Title 9, Chapter
9.50, Recovery of Emergency Response Costs for Driving Under the Influence Incidents, to read as follows:
TITLE 9 – PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 9.50 - RECOVERY OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS FOR DRIVING
UNDER THE INFLUENCE INCIDENTS
9.50.010 Purpose
It is the policy of the City of Hollister (“City”) to discourage the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and to discourage the operation of motor vehicles in a manner intended to injure another person or property.
It is also the policy of the City to encourage careful and responsible conduct by persons operating motor vehicles.
The City has determined that the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by persons driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs imposes a burden upon City services above and beyond the regular services normally required for traffic law enforcement.
Ordinance No. 1262
The City has further determined that persons who negligently operate motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs should bear a share of the extraordinary burden on the public risk they create.
In furtherance of these policies and in light of these findings, the City has implemented a program for the recovery of emergency response costs for driving under the influence incidents (“Costs Recovery Program”) as authorized by Government Code sections 53150 through 53158.
9.50.020 Definitions
(a) For purposes of this chapter, a person is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, when as a result of drinking an alcoholic beverage or using a drug, or both, his or her physical or mental abilities are impaired to a degree that he or she no longer has the ability to operate a motor vehicle with the caution and characteristic of a sober person of ordinary prudence under the same or similar circumstances. For the purposes of this chapter, the presumptions described in provisions of Section 23152 of the California Vehicle Code shall apply.
(b) For purposes of this chapter, an “emergency response” is one for which police personnel and equipment respond to an “incident” beyond the police response required for a mere traffic stop leading to an arrest.
(c) For purposes of this chapter, an “incident” is an event involving any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle due to influence results in, or presents the potential of, loss of life, significant bodily injury, significant property damage, or environmental hazard, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) An accident with another vehicle, person, or property. (2) Evading a peace officer in violation of California Vehicle Code section 2800.1. A conviction is not required.
(3) Failure to stop within a reasonable time after the officer activates the emergency lights or siren with the intent to pull the suspect over. A reasonable time is presumed to be one-half (1/2) of a mile after the officer is behind the suspect, provided the emergency lights or siren are visible or audible to the suspect and the suspect sees or hears or reasonably should have seen or heard the lights or siren. A reasonable time may be less or more than one-half (1/2) of a mile depending on surrounding circumstances, including type of street, speed, weather conditions, level of traffic, and availability of a safe place to stop.
(4) Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle in violation of California Vehicle Code section 21806. A conviction is not required.
(5) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
(6) Driving on the wrong side of the road.
(7) Repeatedly crossing median dividers.
(8) Stopping or abandoning a vehicle in a lane of traffic, on a median divider, on railroad crossing tracks, or similar dangerous situation. (9) Weaving across heavy lanes of traffic or weaving on and off the roadway.
Ordinance No. 1262
(10) Reckless driving in violation of California Vehicle Code section 23103. A conviction is not required.
(11) Driving in a manner causing other vehicles to take evasive action to avoid an accident.
This is a nonexclusive list. Other driving situations that the arresting officer believes may constitute an emergency response shall be reviewed on a case -by-case basis.
9.50.030 Emergency Cost Recovery
Calculation of the amount due for “emergency response” shall include the direct and reasonable costs of an appropriate emergency response, including salary, benefits and overhead as established by the City, for each member of the Police Department or Fire Department responding to the incident. The calculation shall also be comprised of direct costs which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The costs of police, fire, emergency medical services, and other emergency services in responding to the scene of the incident;
(2) The costs of the emergency services at the scene of the incident, including directing traffic and ensuring public safety at the scene of the accident; (3) The costs of obtaining appropriate medical assistance, removing vehicles, investigating the cause of an accident, conducting field sobriety tests, and arresting and detaining the suspect;
(4) The costs of transporting the suspect, booking, performing chemical tests, writing customarily required reports, and performing follow-up investigation to complete the reports.
9.50.040 Collection of Charges
(a) The chief of police or his/her designee shall calculate the charges payable under this section and shall forward the information that is required to invoice the person responsible for the incident to the finance and management services agency. (b) If the person responsible for the incident is a minor, then the parents or guardian of such minor shall be liable for the cost of the emergency resp onse as defined in this chapter.
(c) If the invoice remains unpaid within thirty (30) days after it is mailed, and no arrangements have been made for payments, at its discretion, the City may pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies to collect the unpai d invoice pursuant to this chapter, including the commencement of a collections action. Pursuit of one remedy does not preclude the pursuit of another remedy
9.50.050 Procedures for Implementation of Cost Recovery Program (a) The City shall not pursue recovery of driving under the influence response costs when providing assistance to an allied agency during an incident subject to this ordinance.
(b) The City may seek recovery of incident-related costs for driving under the influence of alcohol or a combination of alcohol and controlled substances when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
Ordinance No. 1262
(1) An arrest has been made for violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23152, Section 23153, or a more serious offense involving alcohol and/or controlled substances;
(2) The arrested individual has been determined by the investigating officer to have caused the incident requiring City response; and
(3) A supporting evidential test demonstrates a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 percent or greater, with breath tests requiring two readings of at least 0.08 percent each (Preliminary Alcohol Screening tests shall not satisfy this requirement); or (4) For commercial vehicle operators, a supporting evidential test demonstrates a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.04 percent or greater while operating a commercial vehicle.
(c) A conviction for violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23152, Section 23153, or a more serious related offense shall be required for cost recovery when any of the following circumstances apply:
(1) Blood Alcohol Concentration test results fall below 0.08 percent, or below
0.04 percent for commercial vehicle operators;
(2) Chemical testing yields positive results for controlled substances only; (3) No supporting Blood Alcohol Concentration or controlled substance test is available due to refusal or other circumstances.
(d) For purposes of this cost recovery program, a conviction shall include cases resulting in a plea of nolo contendere to the original charges under California Vehicle Code Section 23152, Section 23153, or more serious offenses involving alcohol and/or controlled substances. Cases resolved through plea agreements to lesser offenses shall also constitute convictions under this section.
9.50.060 Appeal
Any person who wishes to file an appeal of an invoice issued p ursuant to this chapter, may do so pursuant to sections 1.18.060 through 1.18.080, except that such request for hearing must be made within fifteen (15) days from the issuance of the invoice.
9.50.070 Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
9.50.080 Enforcement of Other Laws
Nothing in this chapter prevents the City from enforcing other laws pertaining to the recovery of emergency response costs, including recovery pursuant to Government Code sections 53150 through 53158, or pursuant to any subsequently enacted laws or amendments to existing laws.
Ordinance No. 1262
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance is held invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of the Ordinance if such invalid portion thereof had been deleted.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its final passage.
SECTION 4. PUBLICATION. Within fifteen (15) days after passage, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation.
INTRODUCED at a regular City Council meeting on [DATE], and ADOPTED as an ordinance of the City of Hollister at a regular City Council meeting on [DATE] by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
______________________________ _______________________________ Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary Lerner, City Attorney
I, JENNIFER WOODWORTH, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Ordinance No. [NUMBER] is an original ordinance, or true and correct copy of a City ordinance, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting of said Council held on [DATE], at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on [DATE].
___________________________________
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister
STAFF REPORT
HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
REPORT # Public Works-2025-48
AGENDA ITEM: 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
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William Via, Public Works Director
STAFF CONTACT: Cristian Builes
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider approving a resolution granting a request from the County of San Benito regarding a waiver or reduction of impact fees for the Transitional Housing Project located at 3235 Southside Road, consisting of 16 tiny homes. The Council may: Approve a full waiver of impact fees ($169,019); Approve a reduction of impact fees by 50% ($84,5 10); Deny the request and require full payment of fees; or another option at the discretion of the Council.
DISCUSSION: The County of San Benito is developing a Transitional Housing Project located at 3235 Southside Road that will provide 16 tiny homes to serve vulnerable and at-risk populations within the community. The County has submitted a request to the City of Hollister to waive or reduce City water and sewer impact fees associated with the project.
The City’s adopted fee schedule provides for the collection of impact fees for all new connections. For this project, the assessed fees are:
Water Impact Fees (16 units, excluding meter costs): $40,144 Sewer Impact Fees (16 units): $128,875
Total Impact Fees: $169,019
The City Council has discretion to approve or deny the waiver or reduction of impact fees on a case-by-case basis. Approval of the waiver or reduction would reduce revenues otherwise allocated to support water and wastewater system improvements. However, granting relief could support the County’s housing initiative and further collaborative efforts with the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Full Waiver: Loss of $169,019 in impact fee revenue.
50% Reduction: Loss of $84,509 in impact fee revenue. No Waiver: No fiscal impact on City revenues.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: None.
CEQA: Approval of this resolution does not constitute a project under CEQA guidelines.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
APPROVING A REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN BENITO FOR
A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF WATER AND SEWER IMPACT FEES
FOR THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 3235
SOUTHSIDE ROAD
WHEREAS, the County of San Benito is developing a Transitional Housing Project located at 3235 Southside Road, consisting of 16 tiny homes to provide supportive housing for vulnerable residents; and
WHEREAS, the project requires the payment of City water and sewer impact fees totaling $169,019 ($40,144 for water impact fees and $128,875 for sewer impact fees); and
WHEREAS, the County has requested that the City Council consider waiving or reducing said impact fees in recognition of the public service nature of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of balancing fiscal sustainability with regional collaboration on housing and supportive services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hollister does hereby:
1. Approve a full waiver of impact fees in the amount of $169,019.02; or
2. Approve a reduction of impact fees by 50%, reducing the total due to $84,509.51 .
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on September 2, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
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Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2025-XX
I, Jennifer Woodworth, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2025-XX is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Hollister at a regular meeting held on September 2, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Hollister on September 2, 2025.
Jennifer Woodworth, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Hollister
STAFF REPORT
HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
REPORT # Community Development-2025-56
AGENDA ITEM: INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Rod Powell, Assistant City Manager
STAFF CONTACT: Gabe Martinez, Building Official
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hold a public hearing and 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 .
DISCUSSION: Every three years, the International Code Council updates the model building codes, which are then adopted and amended by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) to form the California Building Standards Code, which is Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. This triennial code cycle aims to improve saf ety, sustainability, and resiliency, and incorporates the latest technology, design, and construction methods and materials.
The California Building Standards Code is the minimum standard established in law and governs the design and construction of buildings and structures throughout California. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code, a city may establish more restrictive building standards than those in the California Building Standards Code if the city finds that local amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
The 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code was published in July 2025, representing a pivotal point for statewide and local implementation. While the set of codes becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2026, this year’s local adoption process is significantly accelerated due to Assembly Bill (AB) 130.
Signed into law on June 30, 2025, AB 130 introduces new restrictions on when local jurisdictions can amend residential building standards. AB 130 mandates that local amendments to residential building standards must be filed and effective by September 30, 2025, to be permissible. Otherwise, local jurisdictions shall not amend residential building standards from October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031 (which is nearly two code cycles). To ensure timely adoption, Community Development staff has taken a proactive approach to meet this accelerated schedule to ensure that Hollister’s safety, sustainability, and resiliency goals from the current code cycle are carried forward to the next two code cycles for residential structures and to the next code cycle for non- residential structures.
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the latest codes with local amendments to ensure that buildings and structures in Hollister will safeguard the public’s health, safety,
and general welfare. The 2025 California Building Standards Code, with local amendments, will become effective and applicable on January 1, 2026.
Every three years, the International Codes (model codes) are updated, revised, and published by the International Code Council. Corresponding to the publishing of these model codes, the California Building Standards Commission amends and adopts the model codes as the California Building Standards Code.
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code, is the minimum standard established in law for the design and construction of buildings and structures throughout California. It is updated and published on a triennial basis by the California Building Standards Commission by order of the California legislature. This regular update is referred to as a “code cycle.” Each code cycle update improves safety, sustainability, and resiliency, and incorporates new technology, design, and construction methods and materials.
In July 2025, the CBSC published the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code, making this year a code adoption year. The building regulations in the California Building Standards Code have the same force of law and take effect 180 days after their publication. On January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Building Standards Code will become effective statewide. This 2025 Code has prompted jurisdictions statewide to adopt the new code and complete local amendments as necessary.
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code, a city may establish more restrictive building standards than those in the California Building Standards Code if the city makes an express finding that each amendment is reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
This year’s code adoption process presents unique challenges due to the enactment of AB 130. Signed by Governor Newsom on June 30, 2025, as part of the state budget trailer bills, AB 130 contained provisions in Sections 29, 30, and 31 that prohibit local jurisdictions from making local amendments to residential building standards except under very specific circumstances. This legislation amends the Health and Safety Code and establishes that local jurisdictions shall not amend residential building standards from October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031 (which is nearly two code cycles), unless the local modifications are substantially equivalent to modifications that were previously filed and are effective by September 30, 2025.
The AB 130 provisions significantly accelerate the local amendment and code adoption timeline, compressing a typically three-to-four-month process to just a few weeks. In a normal code cycle, jurisdictions receive the new set of codes between July and August, and subsequently, building officials and fire marshals across jurisdictions review the new codes, collaborate regionally, and develop local amendments between August and November. As a result of AB 130, the timeline has been significantly compressed, requiring local amendments to residential building standards to be effective no later than September 30, 2025, to be permissible under AB 130.
To meet AB 130 timeline, Community Development staff has taken a proactive approach, dedicating several weeks and weekends to review and analyze a digital version of the
new codes. They also developed a code adoption ordinance with local amendments t o ensure Hollister’s safety, sustainability, and resiliency goals from the current code cycle are carried forward through the next two code cycles for residential structures and the next code cycle for non-residential structures. Given the expedited timeline, minor adjustments or corrections may be necessary if errors or inconsistencies are identified later.
Analysis:
As part of the triennial code adoption cycle, and pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 18941.5, staff recommend that the City of Hollister adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, incorporating the amendments approved during the prior code cycle(s). The parts of the 2025 California Building Standards Code that are included in this proposed adoption ordinance are the California Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Existing Building Code and Green Building Standards Code.
In addition to the California codes, staff proposes the continued adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code and Swimming Pool and Spa Code. These codes are critical for maintaining property standards and safety in residential and public spaces.
Furthermore, staff proposes that several local amendments that have been adopted in the previous code cycle(s) be continued, with all supporting findings included in the ordinance documentation. If approved, the Building Official will file a copy of this ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.
The following sections summarize the code adoption and local amendments proposed to be carried forward.
Building Code
The 2025 California Building Code is proposed to be adopted by reference with the same local amendments carried forward. A close examination of the current and prior California Building Code and Municipal Code was performed. One set of amendments is made to the administrative portion to clarify that fees will be assessed per the locally adopted comprehensive fee schedule and that the plan review fees shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and before review. Another set of amendments is to parallel the sprinkler system amendments to the Fire Code by the Fire Prevention team. Another amendment is to require higher classification roof covering for hillside construction to address a local climatic condition. Higher classification roof covering is effective against higher fire -test exposure. The recent fire danger in the hillside makes this local amendment important.
Another amendment is made to implement more stringent special inspection requirements for spread concrete footings due to the expansive (clay) soils and seismic activity common to this geological area. Another amendment is to implement more stringent foundation requirements, again to address the expansive (clay) soils and seismic activity common to this geological area. Provisions already addressed in the referenced codes are deleted. All design methods, such as national standards and all materials allowed under the California Building Code, are amended to be permitted in Hollister.
Residential Code
The 2025 California Residential Code is proposed to be adopted by reference. A thorough review of the current and prior California Residential Codes, along with the Municipal Code, was conducted. Amendments are proposed to the administrative section to specify that fees will be determined based on the local comprehensive fee schedule, and that plan review fees must be paid at the time of submission and before the review process begins. Additionally, work requiring a permit shall not be started until the permit holder or an authorized agent has posted or made available the inspection record card issued by the building official in a manner that allows the Building Official to easily record inspection details as work progresses.
Electrical Code
The 2025 California Electrical Code is proposed to be adopted by reference with the same three local amendments carried forward. First, all new electrical services are requir ed to be underground. As some buildings in Hollister are located in high-wind areas, amending the code to eliminate overhead services that are inherently less safe in the event of disasters will provide a higher level of safety. Second, amending the Electr ical Code to require the disconnects of electrical power for each building to be in a readily accessible location on the first floor will provide a quicker means of finding the main power disconnects in a seismic, fire, or another emergency event. Third, requiring grounding systems in new buildings to be an electrode encased in concrete allows significantly higher assurances that the grounding of the building's electrical system will not deteriorate and fail due to the acidic and expansive properties of local soils. Providing equipment grounding conductors enhances the capability of keeping electrical systems grounded, which is important in high-amperage electrical services.
Plumbing Code
The 2025 California Plumbing Code is proposed for adoption by reference. A thorough review of the current and previous California Plumbing Codes, along with the Municipal Code, was conducted. As part of this review, two existing amendments will c ontinue to be proposed. The first requires the installation of Earthquake-actuated gas shutoff valves to address a significantly higher risk of severe ground shaking due to The City of Hollister uniquely situated directly on the Calaveras Fault.
The second amendment mandates that clean-outs be installed on private property near the property line where the sewer connects to the public lateral. These clean -outs must be extended to grade with approved materials and terminated within a listed and labeled box, ensuring compliance with the City of Hollister sewer standard SWR-5B.
In addition to the proposed amendments, the following appendices are recommended for adoption, consistent with previous code cycles. Appendix A provides guidelines for the recommended sizing of water supply systems to ensure adequate flow and pressure throughout the building. Appendix B offers explanatory notes on combination waste and vent systems, promoting proper installation and compliance. Appendix C discusses alternative plumbing systems, including innovative methods that meet code requirements and enhance sustainability. Appendix D outlines procedures for sizing stormwater drainage systems to effectively manage runoff and prevent flooding. Appendix I sets
standards for the proper installation of plumbing components to ensure safety and durability. Lastly, Appendix M includes a Peak Water Demand Calculator, a valuable tool for estimating maximum water usage to facilitate appropriate pipe sizing. Incorporating these appendices will support best practices in plumbing design and installation, maintaining consistency with prior code updates in the City of Hollister.
Energy Code
The 2025 California Energy Code is proposed for adoption by reference. A comprehensive review of the current and previous California Energy Codes, as well as the Municipal Code, was conducted. As part of this review, two existing appendices are recommended to continue to be adopted, consistent with previous code cycles.
Appendix 1-A, "Standards and Documents Referenced in the Energy Code," provides a list of standards and supporting documents that inform the code’s requirements.
Appendix 1-B, "Energy Commission Documents Incorporated by Reference in Their Entirety," includes specific documents from the California Energy Commission that are essential for enforcement and implementation. These appendices help ensure clarity and the consistent application of standards.
Existing Building Code
The 2025 California Existing Building Code is proposed for adoptio n by reference. A comprehensive review of the current and previous California Existing Building Codes, along with the Municipal Code, was conducted. As part of this review, four existing appendices are recommended to continue to be adopted, consistent with previous code cycles. Appendix A1, "Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings," provides guidelines to enhance seismic resilience for these structures. Appendix A2, "Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms," offers measures to mitigate earthquake risks in buildings with specific structural features. Appendix A3, "Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls and Sil l Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-Frame Residential Buildings," outlines techniques to improve seismic performance of typical residential constructions. Finally, Appendix A5, "Referenced Standards," lists the standards referenced throughout the code, ensuri ng clarity and consistency in enforcement and compliance.
Mechanical Code and Historical Building Code
The California Mechanical and Historical Building Codes are proposed to be adopted by reference in the ordinance with no local amendments.
Property Maintenance Code and Swimming Pool and Spa Code In addition to the California codes, the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) are proposed to continue to be included in the code adoption. Staff determined that the inclusion of the ISPSC is needed and deemed appropriate as it contains more detailed provisions regarding the plumbing and mechanical elements and is in line with the California Codes. The IPMC is proposed to be adopted again and deemed needed and appropriate because the Hollister Municipal Code and the State's Health and Safety Code do not have the requirements for property maintenance and housing habitability in the IPMC.
Green Building Standards Code
The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code is proposed to be adopted by reference with specific local amendments. The majority of the previous 2022 “Reach Codes” have been incorporated into the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code through the California Building Standards Commission code hearing and adoption process. This process establishes the California Building Standards Code on a triennial cycle. It involves public hearings and stakeholder input to update standards that promote energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate resilience throughout the State.
The first proposed local amendment introduces the definition of Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready, providing detailed requirements for electric vehicle readiness in single - family homes. Amending the code is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change effects, and improve access to EV receptacles. Specifically, in new construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with private garages, whether attached or detached, a Level 2 EV Ready receptacle will be required to support sustainable transportation.
Additional amendments address long-term and short-term bicycle parking provisions to ensure consistency with the previously adopted 2022 Green Building Standards Code.
The current requirement for short-term bicycle parking in multifamily buildings, hotels, and motels, of one bicycle parking space for every 5% of visitor parking, will be maintained by amending the new code to require one bicycle parking space for every 5% of visitor parking.
For long-term bicycle parking, the current standard of one bicycle parking space per dwelling unit will be retained, with amendments establishing one space for every one dwelling units. For hotels and motels, the existing standard of one onsite long-term bicycle parking space for every 25 rooms or fraction thereof will be maintained by amending the code to require one space for every 25 rooms or fraction thereof.
These amendments maintain consistency with existing green building standards and promote sustainable transportation. They support safe, accessible bicycle facilities that encourage active travel, reduce traffic, and improve residents' quality of life.
Conclusion
Adopting the 2025 codes with these local amendments will strengthen Hollister’s commitment to promoting public health, safety and overall welfare through updated and consistent building standards. Therefore, staff recommends that the Council introduce the proposed ordinance to adopt these codes and amendments and set a public hearing for August 18, 2025.
This timeline will allow notice of the public hearing to be published once a week for two successive weeks pursuant to Government Code Section 6066, ensuring transparency and compliance with State requirements. The ordinance will be effective on September 17, 2025, if adopted on August 18, 2025.
As established by the California Building Standards Commission, the 2025 California Building Standards Code, with any approved local amendments, will become effective
and applicable on January 1, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR COMMISSION ACTION: The City Council of the City of Hollister last amended Chapter 15.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to adopt the 2022 California Building Codes on November 7, 2022.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER REPEALING, AMENDING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE
HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL
CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2024
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND 2024
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, WITH
AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has adopted and pub lished an updated Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the 2025 California Building Standards Code, that will become effective statewide on January 1, 2026 ; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 establish the authority for a city to adopt and make local amendments and modifications to the building standards in the California Building Standards Code to establish more restrictive building standards than those contained in the California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 179 58.7, and 18941.5 permit a city to make such local amendments and modifications as the city determines are reasonably necessary because of local climate, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 require a city, before making any amendments and modifications to the California Building Standards Code, make an express finding that such amendments and modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climate, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hollister has reviewed and intends to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend portions of the California Building Standards Code to better address local conditions and makes express findings that such amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climate, geological or topographical conditions as set forth in this Ordinance.
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NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Hollister Municipal Code is hereby amended to repeal and replace Chapter
15.04 to update the Hollister Building Code, to read as follows:
TITLE 13: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 15.04 HOLLISTER BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Hollister Building Code, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this code."
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
15.04.020 Purpose and authority.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public safety, health, property, and welfare of the city of Hollister. The ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted under the authority of California Government Code Section 50022.2 and California Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5. (Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
15.04.030 Application.
This code shall be the exclusive source of regulations for all new construction and any alterations, repairs, relocations, or reconstruction of any building or any portion thereof, including any electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, or fire protection equipment installed on any property or used on or within any building.
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
15.04.040 Conflicts with other laws, rules, regulations.
In the event of any conflict between this code and any law, rule, or regulation of the state of California, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern. Failure to comply with such standard of safety shall be a violation of this code. (Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
15.04.045 Building and demolition permits—Diversion plans.
A. Solid Waste Diversion Plan. No building or demolition permit shall be issued until a solid waste diversion plan has been submitted to and approved by the cit y. Failure to obtain an approved solid waste diversion plan shall prevent the issuance of a building or
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demolition permit. Permittees are required to divert a minimum of 50 percent of the construction or demolition waste from disposal.
B. Final Inspection and Occupancy—Penalty. No final inspection will be scheduled and no occupancy will be permitted until the permittee has submitted verifiable documentation from a California Integrated Waste Management Board -permitted disposal or recycling facility that the required diversions have been met, if such documentation can be provided. Permittees who fail to divert 50 percent of the construction or demolition waste will be required to pay a penalty established by resolution of the city council. Funds generated from penalties collected will be used for source reduction, recycling, or other waste diversion activities in the city, as determined by the city council.
C. For purposes of this section, "solid waste diversion plan" means a written proposal that establishes criteria and procedures to divert construction and demolition debris from disposal.
(Ord. 1040, § 1B, 2008)
15.04.050 Construction codes adopted by reference.
The following codes, which are on file and available for public inspection at City Hall, are adopted by reference as fully as if set forth verbatim. 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, in its entirety consisting of the following parts:
Part 1 California Administrative Code.
Part 2 (Vol 1) California Building Code (with local amendments).
Part 2 (Vol 2) California Building Code (with local amendments).
Part 2.5 California Residential Code (with local amendments).
Part 3 California Electrical Code (with local amendments).
Part 4 California Mechanical Code (with local amendments).
Part 5 California Plumbing Code (with local amendments).
Part 6 California Energy Code (with local amendments).
Part 7 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code with Appendices Part 8 Historical Building Code.
Part 9 California Fire Code (with local amendments).
Part 10 California Existing Building Code.
Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code.
Part 12 California Reference Standards Code.
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition.
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International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2021 Edition. (Ord. 1096, § 1, 2013; Ord. 1135, § 1, 2017; Ord. 1187, § 1, 2020; Ord. 1222, § 1, 2022; Ord. 1224, 2022)
Section 15.04.055 of Chapter 15 of the Hollister Municipal Code is hereby added with the text below to read as follows:
15.04.055 AMENDEMENTS ADOPTION
1. This article shall be known and cited as the Hollister Building Safety Code.
2. The following Codes are hereby adopted by reference for the City of Hollister:
(a) The 2025 California Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix J. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(a). The 2025 California Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Building Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(b) The 2025 California Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix BG. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (b). The 2025 California Residential Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Residential Code" for the City of Holl ister.
There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(c) The 2025 California Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Agency and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Annexes A, B, C, D, and F. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (c). The 2025 California Electrical Code
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shall be designated and referred to as the “Electrical Code” for the City of Hollister.
There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(d) The 2025 California Mechanical Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (d). The 2025 California Mechanical Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Mechanical Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(e) The 2025 California Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A, B, C, D, I, and M. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section
15.04.056(e). The 2025 California Plumbing Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Plumbing Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said code in file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (f) The 2025 California Energy Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices 1-A and 1-B. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (f). The 2025 California Energy Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Energy Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(g) The 2025 California Historical Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (g).
The 2025 California Historical Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Historical Building Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
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(h) The 2025 California Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A1, A2, A3, and A5.
Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (h). The 2025 California Existing Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Existing Building Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (i) The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix A. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (i). The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Property Maintenance Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(j) The 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though f ully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (j). The 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Swimming Pool and Spa Code" for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(k) The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the CALGreen Code, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein.
Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (k). The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Green Building Standards Code” for the City of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958. 7 and 18941.5, the City Council hereby finds that the amendments are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions as set forth below.
1. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following climatic conditions.
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(a) The region is within a climate zone that requires compliance with energy efficiency standards for building construction. The amendment adds design flexibility that will add to energy efficiency in construction while maintaining nationally recognized health and safety standards. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Climatic I.”
(b) The region is within a national climate zone that is designated “Very High” on the Termite Infestation Probability Map. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Climatic II.”
2. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following geological conditions.
(a) The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a contributing f actor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety of building occupants. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Geological I.”
(b) The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of flexibility of materials and/or building systems as a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety of building occupants and increased the cost of rehabilitation of structures. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Geological II.”
3. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following topographical conditions.
(a) Portions of the City are in hillside areas that are hazardous fire areas that have only limited fire suppression forces and facilities available for the protection of life and property. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Topographical I”
(b) Portions of the City are in hillside areas with extensive hillside construction that is prone to erosion. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Topographical II”.
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4. Some of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of other climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
Section 15.04.056 of Chapter 15of the Hollister Municipal Code is hereby added with the text below to read as follows:
15.04.056 AMENDEMENTS
(a) Amendments to the Building Code
(1) Amend Section 1.8.4.2 to read as follows:
1.8.4.2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(2) Amend Section 105.7 to read as follows:
105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit, along with all plans and documentation approved by the building official, shall be kept on the site of the work until final approval has been granted by the building official. (3) Amend Section 109.2 to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alternations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required by the adopted current adopted City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(4) Amend Section 109.4 to read as follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has commenced without first obtaining said permit, the fee for necessary permits shall be two times the fee established by the current City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by the city council and HMC 1.16.110.
(5) Add Section 109.7 to read as follows:
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109.7 Plan review fees. A plan checking fee must be paid when you submit your plans, calculations, and specifications for review. If the submittal documents are incomplete or changed in a way that requires an additional plan review, or if the project involves deferred submittal items, a n additional fee may be charged. This additional fee, as determined by the building official, will be based on an hourly rate set forth in the City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(6) Add Section 110.7 to read as follows:
110.7 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not commence until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted or otherwise made available the inspection record card issued by the building official such as to allow the Building Official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
(7) Amend Section 402.5 as
follows: Delete exception.
(8) Amend Section 403.3 as
follows: Delete exception.
Amend Section 404.3 as follows: Delete all exceptions.
(9) Amend Section 410.6 as
follows: Delete all
exceptions.
(10) Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required. Approved Automatic sprinkler system in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations as set forth in the Hollister Fire Code and the California Fire Code. If any conflicts occur between the California Building Code and the Hollister Fire Code, the Hollister Fire Code shall prevail.
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(11) Add Section 1505.1.3 to read as follows:
1505.1.3 Roofing requirements in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
Roofing requirements for structures located in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall comply with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.
(12) Add Section 1505.1.4 to read as follows:
1505.1.4 Roofing. Class A roof covering shall be required for all Hillside Construction.
(13) Amend Section 1705.3 Exception 1 to read as follows:
1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based upon a specified compressive strength, f’c , no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa).
(14) Amend Section 1808.1 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:
All new foundations for building additions to R-3 occupancies shall be of the same type of foundation system as the existing structure, unless the foundation system is designed, and plans, calculations, and specifications are prepared, stamped and signed, by a California licensed engineer or architect.
(15) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix J - Grading
(16) Add subsections to Section J110 Erosion Control to read as follows:
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J110.3 Erosion Control.
a. The applicant shall submit an Interim Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
This can be incorporated on the Grading Plan and shall include the following information:
1. Maximum surface runoff from the site as calculated using the method approved by the Building Official.
2. A delineation and brief description of the surface runoff and erosion control measures to be implemented including, but not limited to, types and methods of applying mulches to be used.
3. A delineation and brief description of vegetative measures to be taken, including but not limited to, seeding methods, the type, location and extent of existing and undisturbed vegetation types, and a schedule for maintenance and upkeep.
b. No improvements planned. Where an applicant does not plan to construct permanent improvements on the site, or plans to leave portions of the site graded but unimproved, applicant must:
1. Submit an Interim Plan designed to control runoff and erosion on the site for the period of time during which the site, or portions thereof, remain unimproved.
2. Submit a request for release after the completion of grading.
c. Work Schedule. The applicant must submit a master work schedule showing the following information:
1. Proposed grading schedule.
2. Proposed conditions of the site on each July 15, August 15, September 15, and October 15 during which the permit is in effect.
3. Proposed schedule for installation of all interim erosion and sediment control measures including, but not limited to, the stage of completion of erosion control devices and vegetative measures on each of the dates set forth in Subsection (2).
4. Schedule for construction of final improvements, if any.
5. Schedule for installation of permanent erosion and sediment devices where required.
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d. Season Work (October 15 to April 15).
1. For commencement of the grading during the wet season, applicant must provide special documentation, as required by Building Official, showing the reasons other than financial, for the need to commence at that time.
2. For continuation of activities, other than installation, maintenance or repair of measures in the interim or final plans, during the wet season, permittee must apply for and receive in writing from the Building Official, every five (5) working days, special permission to proceed.
3. The Building Official shall grant permission under this subsection on the basis of weather forecasts, experience and other pertinent factors, which indicate the activity, may occur without excessive erosion occurring.
J110.4 Dust and Mud Control Measures. Contractors performing grading operations within the City where dry conditions or wet conditions are encountered shall adequately and effectively control dust or mud from spreading off site or onto existing structures on site. Prior to commencement of grading operations, contractor shall furnish details of proposed dust or mud control measures to the Building Official for approval. Failure to control dust or mud from grading operations shall result in suspension of grading operations until adequate measures are in place to allow continuance .
J110.5 Archeological Discovery. If in the course of any grading operation, any artifacts, human remains, or substantial fossils are discovered, all grading operations shall cease, and the discovery site shall be suitably marked and protected from further damage. A report of such findings shall be as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, if human remains are discovered, the Sheriff-Coroner and the Building Official shall be notified. If no human remains are discovered, but artifacts or significant fossils are discovered, the Building Official shall be notified.
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J110.6 Administration and Enforcement.
J110.6.1 Work Stoppage. Whenever the Building Official determines that the work does not comply with the terms of the permit or of this Ordinance Section, they may order the immediate cessation of all work hereunder until such corrective measures have been completed.
J110.6.2 Right of Entry. Whenever the Building Official or designated subordinate(s) have reasonable or probable cause to believe that there exists accelerated erosion and/or a violation of this Ordinance Section, they may enter such site at all reasonable times to inspect the same, to perform any duty imposed upon them by this Ordinance Section; providing that if such premises are occupied, they shall first present proper credentials and request entry, and if the premises are found to be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of said premises and request entry. If such entry is refused or the owner or person having charge or control cannot be located after reasonable effort, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry and abate the erosion or violation.
J110.6.3 Notification of Violation. Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be required to correct the problem upon written notification from the Building Official or designated subordinate(s).
Such written notification may require that certain conditions be adhered to in the correction of the problem. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Use of specific erosion control techniques
b. Submittal of plans and specifications to be approved by the Community Development Department, and any other department affected by such work, prior to the commencement of corrective work.
c. Completion of corrective work within a specified time period.
J110.6.4 Abatement of Violation. If the responsible party fails to act in response to written notification of the Building Official, the violation may be declared a public nuisance and be abated as required to restore the site to its original condition. Where there is an emergency condition of erosion or sediment damaging a waterway, marsh, or other body of water, or significant habitat or archeological site, the Building Official may have the necessary corrective work done and bill the property owner or lien the property for repayment.
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J110.6.5 Penalties.
a) Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, or firm or corporation violating, or causing or permitting the violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be subject to citations and penalties set forth in the Hollister Municipal Code, Section 1.16, Section
15.04.100 and Chapter 1.18.
b) Each separate day or portion thereof during which any violation occurs or continues without a good faith effort by the responsible person to correct the violation, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
c) In addition to the above noted penalties, the Building Official is hereby authorized to attach an investigation fee up to twice the grading permit fee, to any such permit issued for corrective action.
J110.6.6 Enforcement. The Building Official and or their designated subordinate(s) is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Ordinance Section. For such purpose, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
J110.6.7 Appeals. Any person who believes the Building Official has erred in the technical application of this Ordinance Section may appeal such action to the Building Board of Appeals.
(b) Amendments to the Residential Code
(1) Amend Section 1.8.4.2 to read as follows:
1.8.4.2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(2) Amend Section R105.7 to read as follows:
R105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit, along with all plans and documentation approved by the building official, shall be kept on the site of the work until final approval has been granted by the building official.
(3) Amend Section R108.2 to read as follows:
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R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alternations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required by the adopted current adopted City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(4) Amend Section R108.6 to read as follows:
R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, the fee for necessary permits shall be double the fee established by the current City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by the city council.
(5) Add Section R108.7 to read as follows:
R108.7 Plan review fees. When a plan review requires a plan checking fee, the fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans, calculation and specifications for checking. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional pla n review or when the project involves deferred submittal items an additional plan review fee may be charged as deemed necessary by the building official at an hourly rate established in the City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule adopted by the city council.
(6) Add Section 109.5 to read as follows:
109.5 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted or otherwise made available the inspection record card issued by the building official such as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
(7) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix BG – Sound Transmission
(c) Amendments to the Electrical Code
(1) Amend Section 230.2 by adding subsection (F) to read as follows:
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230.2(F). Underground Service. All new electrical services shall be underground and installed per Section 230.30, Underground Service -Lateral Conductors. In existing commercial and industrial areas, existing overhead utilities shall be placed underground in connection with new development. In existing residential areas of the city in which development has occurred with overhead utilities in or along the frontage of properties, existing utilities shall be placed underground in connection with the development or redevelopment of property consisting of four (4) or more dwelling units.
(2) Amend Section 230.70(A) by adding subsection (4) to read as follows:
(4) Main Service Disconnect Location. The building main service disconnect and/or disconnects shall be installed on the first-floor level of the building, in accordance with 230.70(A)(l), (A)(2), and (A)(3).
(3) Amend Section 250.50 by adding subsection (A) to read as follows:
Main 250.50(A). Grounding System in New Buildings. Grounding electrode systems in all new buildings shall be an electrode encased by at least 50 mm (two inches) of concrete, located horizontally near the bottom or vertically, and within that portion of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with earth. The electrode shall consist of at least 6.0 m (20 feet) of one or more steel reinforcing bars or rods, of not less than 13 mm (½ inch) diameter or consisting of at least 6.0 m (20 feet) of bare copper conductor not smaller than 4 AWG. The connection side of this concrete -encased electrode shall be located remotely away from the main electrical service equipment.
(4) Adopt the following Annex:
Annex A – Product Safety Standards
Annex B – Application Information for Ampacity Calculation Annex C – Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Tray Fill Tables for Conductors and Fixture Wires of the Same Size
Annex D – Examples
Annex F – Availability for Critical Operations Power Systems; and Development and Implementation of Functional Performance Tests (FPTs) for Critical Operations Power Systems
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(d) Amendments to the Mechanical Code
(1) Adopt no amendments.
(e) Amendments to the Plumbing Code
(1) Amend Section 1211.8 to read as follows:
1211.8 Earthquake-Actuated Gas Shutoff Valves. Earthquake-actuated gas shutoff valves designed to automatically shut off the gas at the location of the valve in the event of a seismic disturbance and certified by the Stated Architect as conforming to California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12, Chapter 12- 16-1, shall be installed in all new buildings and in existing buildings that undergo alterations or additions that exceed $10,000.
(2) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix A – Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System Appendix B – Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems Appendix C – Alternate Plumbing Systems
Appendix D – Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems
Appendix I – Installation Standards
Appendix M – Peak Water Demand Calculator
(f) Amendments to the Energy
Code
(1) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix 1-A – Standards and Documents Referenced in the Energy Code Appendix 1-B – Energy Commission Documents Incorporated by Reference in Their Entirety
(g) Amendments to the Historical Building Code
(1) Adopt no amendments.
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(h) Amendments to the Existing Building Code
(1) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix A1 – Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings
Appendix A2 – Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms Appendix A3 – Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-Frame Residential Buildings Appendix A5 – Referenced Standards
(i) Amendments to the Property Maintenance Code
(1) The codes, standards, and references in this code shall be revised as follows:
Delete the following references Insert the following references International Building Code
International Mechanical Code
National Electrical Code
International Fire Code
International Plumbing Code
International Existing Building Code
International Residential Code
International Energy Conservation
Code
International Green Construction
Code
International Zoning Code
International Fuel Gas Code
Name of Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction to insert appropriate
schedule
Board of appeals
2025 California Building Code
2025 California Mechanical Code
2025 California Electrical Code
2025 California Fire Code
2025 California Plumbing Code
2025 California Existing Building Code
2025 California Residential Code
2025 California Energy Code
2025 California Green Building
Standards Code
City of Hollister Zoning Ordinance
No reference
City of Hollister
City of Hollister Comprehensive Fee
Schedule
Hearing Officer
(2) Amend Section 102.4 to read as follows:
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102.4 Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the correction of any code violation or the removal or demolition of any structure that is dangerous, unsafe, or insanitary.
(3) Amend Section 105.3 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:
Any and all costs incurred by the city in connection with securing lawful entry to a structure or premise including but not limited to, costs of investigation, staffing costs incurred in the preparation of warrants, and all subsequent costs necessary to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Code may be recovered including late payment charges and costs of collection by use of any and all available legal means.
(4) Amend Section 106.1 to read as follows:
106.1 Means of appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the hearing officer, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means.
(5) Delete Section 106.2 Limitations of authority through Section 106.4 Administration.
(6) Amend Section [A] 107.1 to read as follows:
107.1 Unlawful acts. It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any premise, building, structure or building service equipment, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code or the technical codes.
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(7) Amend Section [A] 107.5 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:
Procedures used and actions taken to correct or abate violations are not limited by this code. Procedures used and actions taken under this code may be utilized in conjunction with or in addition to any other procedure applicable to the regulation of buildings or structures or property.
(8) Amend Section 109.1 to read as follows:
109.1 Unsafe conditions. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such structure shall be posted in accordance with this section and declared to be a public nuisance and the violations shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal pursuant to the provisions of this code.
(9) Amend Section 109.1.4 to read as follows:
109.1.4 Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered, occupied or maintained contrary to law; or one that is partially constructed, reconstructed or demolished upon which work is abandoned. Work is deemed abandoned when there is no valid building or demolition permit.
(10) Amend Section 109.1.5 by adding the following paragraph to the end of the Section:
Whenever exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one third of the base.
(11) Amend Section 109.2 by deleting the words “of condemnation”:
(12) Amend Section 109.5 to read as follows:
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109.5 Unauthorized tampering. Placards, notices, signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed, tampered with, or removed without authorization from the code official. Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(13) Amend Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Placarding. When the code official determines a structure, equipment or premise has been erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, damaged, converted or demolished, equipped, used, occupied or maintained in violation of this code or the technical codes and the structure, equipment or premise constitutes a danger to the life, limb, property or saf ety of the public or the occupants, the code official shall post a placard on the structure, equipment or premise in a conspicuous place in or about the affected structure, equipment or premise. The placard shall clearly state the code official’s Order regarding the structure, equipment, or premise, and specify the conditions which necessitated the posting.
(14) Amend Section 109.7.1 to read as follows:
109.7.1 Placard removal. The code official shall remove the placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the placarding action was based has been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a placard without the approval of the code official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this code.
(15) Amend Section 109.8 to read as follows:
109.8 Prohibited occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, owner’s authorized agent or person responsible for the premise to occupy or allow to be occupied a placarded structure or premise or operate placarded equipment in violation of the code officials posted order.
(16) Add Section 109.10 to read as follows:
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109.10 Recordation of notices and orders. If compliance with the order is not achieved within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the code official is authorized to file in the office of the county recorder a certificate describing the property, and that the premise, building, structure or building service equipment is in violation of this code or the technical codes or other regulation applicable to buildings or structures or property. Whenever the ordered corrections have been completed and the violations no longer exist on the property described in the certificate, and when all fines, fees, penalties, and incurred costs associated with the property have been satisfied, the code official shall issue a new certificate certifying that all required corrections have been made.
(17) Amend Section 202 definition for Dwelling Unit to read as follows:
[A] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit, whether part of a multiple unit complex, or a detached individual residential dwelling, that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. “Recreational vehicles” shall not be used or classified as Dwelling, unless they are located in an approved mobile home park or RV park.
(18) Amend Section 202 definition for Inoperable Motor Vehicle to read as follows:
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle which cannot be driven upon the public streets for reasons including but not limited to being registered non- operational, unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair, missing components, incapable of being moved under its own power or is prohibited from being operated on a public street or highway for any reason pursuant to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code.
(19) Amend Section 302.1 to read as follows:
302.1 Sanitation. Exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained by the property owner in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
In residential zones, accumulations of building materials, junk, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap materials, boxes or similar storage containers, household items or residential belonging or similar objects, except items designed for exterior use such as lawn furniture, shall not be stored or maintained in the front yard area or unenclosed patios, porches, carports, or areas visible from any street or public way or accessible to the public
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for a period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours. Property owners shall remain liable for violations thereof regardless of any contract or agreement with any third party regarding such property. The owner of any building lot or premises within the City where a business, trade or profession has established a fixed place of business comply with the requirements of Municipal Code Sections 8.32.060.
(20) Amend Section 302.2 by adding the following sentence at the end of the section:
Excess or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to the nearest practicable drainage facility approved by the code official.
(21) Amend Section 302.3 by adding the following paragraph at the end:
The owner of any building, lot or premises within the city shall maintain the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon such premises that are accessible to the general public and the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Maintenance shall include the removal and proper disposal, by methods approved by the City of Hollister, of any dangerous, unsightly and unsanitary conditions such as accumulations of garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, dirt, gum or other substances or items, which have been placed, dropped or spilled upon the sidewalks. Where said unsightly or unsanitary conditions have been created or caused by the owner of such building, lot or premises, whether upon the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon his premises or the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley, or the sidewalks adjacent to buildings, lots or premises in the vicinity, the owner shall immediately restore the sidewalks and/or walkways to a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
(22) Amend Section 302.4 to read as follows:
302.4 Weeds. No owner, agent, lessee or occupant or other person having charge or control of any building, lot or premises within the city shall permit excess weeds or vegetation over twelve (12) inches to remain or accumulate upon such premises or upon public sidewalks or streets or alleys between such premises and the centerline of any public street or alley. Where overgrown weeds, vegetation, shrubbery, vines or trees,
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create an encroachment, harborage or shelter; the code official shall require the property owner to trim, cut, destroy or remove the overgrowth, and/or raise the vegetation canopy to a height of seven feet above the ground. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined per Municipal Code Section 8.32.060.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy excess weeds or vegetation after se rvice of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 109.3 and as prescribed by the City of Hollister. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the City or contractor hired by the City shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds or excess vegetation growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
(23) Amend Section 302.8, Exception to read as follows:
Exception: An owner, lessee, or occupant of the property may repair, wash, clean, or service personal property, provided they comply with Hollister Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Codes requirements.
(24) Amend Section 304.7 to read as follows:
304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight, and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Damaged or deteriorated roofs and flashing shall be repaired as expeditiously as possible. When emergency temporary roof repairs require the installation of tarps or plastic sheeting to prevent leaks, the temporary repairs shall not extend beyond one month, unless approved by the Code Official. Such temporary repairs must have all edges of the material fastened and restrained with sufficient tension to prevent movement or flapping in the wind. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
(25) Amend Section 304.14 first sentence by deleting the words: “During the period from [DATE] to [DATE],”
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(26) Amend Section 304.15 to read as follows:
304.15 Doors. Exterior doors, door assemblies, including weather stripping, thresholds, closers and operator systems if provided, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with Section 702.3.
(27) Amend Section 304.16 to read as follows:
304.16 Under-Floor areas. Under-floor access doors, hatchways and ventilation openings shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water. Doors shall be tight fitting and ventilation openings shall be properly screened with corrosion -resistant wire mesh having openings not exceeding ¼ inch in any dimension or alternate approved materials pursuant to 2021 California Building Code Section 1203.
(28) Amend Section 304.18.2 to read as follows:
304.18.2 Windows. Operable windows that provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking device when they are located in whole or in part within 12 feet above ground level or walking surface or 6 feet horizontally from the ground, a roof, or any other platform.
(29) Amend Section 305.1, first sentence, to read as follows:
305.1 General The interior of a structure and equipment therein including but not limited to cabinets, counters and hardware shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition.
(30) Amend Section 305.6 to read as follows:
305.6 Interior Doors. Every interior door, frame and hardware shall be properly installed and maintained in a workmanlike manner and capable of being opened, closed, and latched. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be securely attached to the
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jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
(31) Amend Section 308.3.1 to read as follows:
308.3.1 Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling unit or the proprietor, manager, owner or lessee of any hotel, restaurant, boardinghouse, rooming house or other place of business in the city shall be responsible for providing approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage receptacles for each dwelling unit or place of business pursuant to Hollister Municipal Code Section 8.12. Receptacles and storage areas shall be at all times kept in a sanitary condition. Receptacles shall be placed for collection in the alley behind the prem ises, or if there is no alley access, then on the front curb in front of the premises being served, or such other place as may be approved by the director of public works or the garbage contractor, so as to be readily accessible for removing and emptying the same. Receptacles shall be placed in the proper area for collection the evening prior to collection and shall be removed and stored at an approved location by the morning after. For dwelling units, receptacles shall be stored in the side yard, fully concealed behind a fence or gate immediately adjacent to the house or garage. Where the code official repeatedly finds a site in violation of Municipal code section
8.12.045, he or she may require the property owner to provide an additional or larger outside garbage container for the premise to use.
Reason for amendment: To comply with Hollister Municipal Code Chapter 8 and Section
8.12.030 and 8.12.090.
(32) Amend Section 309.1 to read as follows:
309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect, rodent, vermin, or other infestations. When an insect, rodent, vermin or other infestation is brought to the attention of the code official, he or she may require the owner or owner’s authorized agent having charge or control of the building, lot or premise to hire a licensed exterminator or other qualified professional to inspect the building, lot or premise and provide a written report verifying the presence and severity of such infestation including in the report a recommendation for proper extermination or elimination of the infestation. All structures and/or areas in which infestations are found, shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination of the infestation is complete, the code official may request a written notice from the licensed
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exterminator or other qualified professional attesting to the completion and success of the recommended extermination procedures. After the infestation is eliminated, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
(33) Amend Section 309.2 to read as follows:
309.2 Owner. The owner of any structure or premise shall be responsible for extermination within the structure or premise prior to renting or leasing the structure or premise. The owner of a structure or premise containing a dwelling unit, multiple occupancy, rooming house, or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for maintaining the structure and premise in a rodent and/or pest-free condition. If an infestation is caused by an occupant substantially failing to properly maintain their occupied area of the structure or premise “as clean and sanitary as the condition of the structure or premise permits”. For as long as the occupant’s failure either substantially causes an unlivable condition to occur, or substantially interferes with the owner’s ability to repair the condition, the owner does not have to repair the condition. Where defects in a structure substantially contribute to or cause an infestation, the owner shall be responsible for correction of the defect and extermination of the infestation.
(34) Delete Section 309.3 Single Occupant through Section 309.5 Occupant.
(35) Delete Section 404.5 Overcrowding through Section 404.6 Efficiency unit. (36) Amend Section 505.3 by adding the following sentence to the end of the Section:
Where there’s damage or unauthorized modification to or use of a backflow prevention device, the code official may require theft prevention cages or enclosures to be installed.
(37) Amend Section 505.4:
Delete the words: “unless adequate combustion air is provided” and replace with the words: “the installation complies with Chapter 5 of the California Plumbing Code and Section 904.0 of the 2022 California Mechanical Code”
(38) Amend Section 506.2 by adding the following sentence to the end of the Section:
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Sewer line cleanout plugs, or caps shall be of an approved type and shall be securely installed and remain in place at all times except when servicing the drain line.
(39) Amend Section 602.2 to read as follows:
602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Cooking appliances, fireplaces and portable heaters shall not be used as a means to achieve compliance with this section.
(40) Delete the Exception in Section 602.2.
(41) Amend Section 602.3 by deleting the words “during the period from [DATE] to [DATE],”
(42) Amend Section 602.3, Exception 1, last sentence to read as follows:
The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be 32oF. (43) Delete Section 602.3 Exceptions 2.
(44) Delete Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces
(45) Amend Section 603.1 to read as follows:
Mechanical equipment, kitchen hoods, appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel - burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition and shall be capable of performing their intended function. When new mechanical equipment is installed and the old equipment is no longer in use, the old equipment must be removed from the structure. Openings left in the walls, floors or ceilings must be properly repaired and painted.
Electrical circuits and gas lines must be properly abandoned and inspected.
(46) Amend Section 604.3 to read as follows:
604.3 Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons including the improper use of extension cords as permanent wiring, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
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(47) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix A – Boarding Standard
(j) Amendments to the Swimming Pool and Spa Code
(1) Adopt no amendments.
(k) Amendments to the Green Building Standards Code
(1) Add to Section 202 Definition as follows:
LEVEL 2 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:
i. A minimum of 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) capacity wiring. ii. A receptacle labeled “Electric Vehicle Outlet” or electric vehicle supply equipment located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum capacity of the EVSE shall be 30-ampere.
(2) Amend Section 4.106.4.1 title to read as follows:
4.106.4.1 One- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with private garages.
(3) Amend Section 4.106.4.1.1 to read as follows:
4.106.4.1.1 New Construction. One parking space per dwelling unit shall be a Level 2 EV Ready space.
(4) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.1 to read as follows:
4.106.4.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings, hotels and motels. Provide on-site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every 5% of visitor parking, but not less than two spaces.
Short-term bicycle parking shall be located within 200 feet of building entrances, and readily visible to passers-by. Acceptable parking
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facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:
1. Permanently anchored bicycle parking devices, racks, or lockers in an unsheltered, open area.
2. Covered or uncovered enclosures with permanently
anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
(5) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.2 to read as follows:
4.106.4.4.2 Long-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings. Provide on- site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every one dwelling units. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:
1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently
anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.
(6) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.3 to read as follows:
4.106.4.4.3 Long-term bicycle parking for hotel and motel buildings. Provide one on-site long-term bicycle parking space for every 25 rooms or fraction of, but not less than two. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:
1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently
anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.
15.04.060 Liability.
The provisions of this code shall not be construed as imposing upon the city of Hollister any liability or responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from defective work, nor shall the city of Hollister or any official, employee, or agent thereof, be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the review or
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inspection authorized by the provisions of this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
15.04.070 Definitions.
Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, whenever in any of the codes adopted in Section 15.04.040, the following words, phrases, or terms are used, such words, phrases, or terms shall have the following meanings:
Administrative authority means the building official or authorized representative.
Building department means the building department of the city of Hollister.
Building official means the building inspector of the city of Hollister.
City codes means the Hollister Municipal Code, the codes adopted herein, or any other code or ordinance adopted by the city of Hollister.
Fire department means the fire department of the city of Hollister.
Fire marshal means the fire chief or authorized representative.
Health officer means the health officer of the county of San Benito. (Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
15.04.080 Permit fees.
Permit fees shall be in accordance with the fees set forth in Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, on file in the office of the city clerk, unless otherwise established by a resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
15.04.090 Permits and approvals.
A. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications under or pursuant to any city code shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of such codes. No permit presuming to give the authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any city code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which is authorized is lawful.
B. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in such plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of any city code, or any other ordinance, or from revoking any permit or certificate of approval when issued in error. (Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
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15.04.100 Violations.
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, or as owner, lessee, sublessee, or occupant, to erect, construct, install, enlarge, alter, repair, relocate, move, improve, add to, remove, replace, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building, structure, or premises, or electrical wiring, equipment or systems, or heating, ventilation, cooling or refrigeration equipment, or plumbing lines, equipment or systems, in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of any city code.
B. Such a violation shall be an infraction, enforced and punishable as authorized by Chapter 1.16.
(Ord. 1025, § 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 15.05 POST DISASTER REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.05.010 Scope.
This chapter establishes the procedures for safety assessments and abatement for all buildings and structures damaged as a result of a disaster. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
15.05.020 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures, of all occupancies, regulated by the city of Hollister following each disaster. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
15.05.030 Definitions.
[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]
Building official means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter, or duly authorized representative .
Disaster means a sudden unexpected occurrence involving clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent loss or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services, including occurrences such as fire, flood, earthquake or other soil or geologic movements, riot, accidents, or sabotage.
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Historic building or structure means any building or structure registered with a federal, state, county, or city government. Historic buildings and structures shall also include those buildings and structures within a recognized historic district.
Safety assessment means a visual examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining whether continued occupancy is appropriate following a disaster.
State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) means the person appointed by the Governor, pursuant to Section 101(b)(1) of the National Preservation Act of 1968, as amended, to administer the State Historic Preservation Program. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
15.05.050 Enforcement responsibility.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the building official. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
15.05.060 Violation—Enforcement.
A violation of this chapter shall be enforced as provided in Chapter 1.16 of the Hollister Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
ARTICLE II. POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT
15.05.100 Authorization to complete safety assessment.
A building official is authorized to complete a safety assessment on any building or structure following a disaster. A building official is authorized to post appropriate placards at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
(Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
15.05.110 Placards.
A. The following official placards shall be used to designate the condition of buildings or structures following a disaster.
1. INSPECTED - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY PERMITTED may be posted on any building or structure where no apparent hazard has been found. Placement of this placard does not mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.
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2. RESTRICTED OR LIMITED ENTRY may be posted on each damaged building or structure where the damage has created a hazardous condition which justifies restricted occupancy. The building official who posts this placard will note in general terms the hazard created and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on occupancy.
3. UNSAFE - DO NOT ENTER OR OCCUPY may be posted on each building or structure damaged in such a way that continued occupancy poses a threat to life or health. Buildings or structures posted with this placard may be entered only after authorization in writing by a building official. Safety assessment teams are authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard shall not be used or considered as a demolition order. The official who posts this placard shall note in general terms damage encountered.
B. Once a placard has been attached to a building or structure, it shall not be removed, altered, or covered until authorized by a building official. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
ARTICLE III. POST DISASTER ABATEMENT
15.05.200 Abatement criteria.
A. Any building or structure that has been assessed by a building official to pose a threat to life or health and has been posted with an unsafe placard shall be abated.
B. Notice of Determination. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, the building official shall serve a written notice of determination to each property owner as found on the latest available copy of county assessor's roll. Said notice of determination shall be delivered by hand-delivery, telephone, telegram, facsimile, or other reasonable means, and shall clearly indicate that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous and that, as such, it constitutes a public nuisance. The notice shall set forth those factors which, in the opinion of the building official, make the structure an imminent hazard and dangerous, and shall also include a directive from the building official of the specific action or actions to be taken by the property owner. The notice shall specify that within 48 hours from the time of issuance of the notice of determination, the owner or other party of record with an equitable or legal interest in said property shall abate the nuisance in accordance with the directives written in the notice of determination by building official.
C. Notice Determination Exception. No prior notice shall be required, when the building official, after considering all the facts, determines, in writing, that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous, and that it must be abated immediately and that time and circumstances do n ot permit the giving of prior notice to the owner. In those cases where time and circumstances do not permit the city to give the owner notice prior to abatement, the building official may cause the nuisance to be abated by the city with city resources or city contractors.
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D. Appeal of Notice of Determination. A notice of determination delivered by building official, that a building or structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous and therefore must be abated, may be appealed by the property owner or any o ther party of record with an equitable or legal interest in said property. Such appeal must be made to the building official within 48 hours of delivery of such notice of determination by the building official. Such appeal shall be accompanied by a written hazard abatement plan signed by a state of California licensed engineer or architect stating why the engineer or architect feels the building or structure is not an imminent hazard or dangerous at this time. Such report shall include a recommendation by the engineer or architect as to what should or should not be done at this time. If the building official accepts the proposed hazard abatement plan in lieu of the notice of determination, the hazard abatement plan must be implemented within 24 hours of acceptance by the building official. If the building official accepts an engineer's report and agrees there is no imminent hazard, the building official shall rescind in writing his or her former notice of determination.
Should the building official disagree with the hazard abatement plan, or should the building official disagree with the engineer's or architect's report, a hearing shall be conducted within 24 hours by the city's board of appeals.
E. City Board of Building Appeals Hearing. At the hearing, the appellant shall have the right to call witnesses, submit evidence, and to cross-examine the witnesses of the city. All witnesses shall be sworn.
A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording. Any relevant evidence may be submitted regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions in the courts of this State.
At the close of this hearing, the board of appeals shall act to either uphold, overrule or modify the determination and order of the building official. The determination and order of the building official shall be upheld, unless the board of appeals finds, based upon the evidence in the record, that the building official erred in determining that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous. The decision of the board of appeals with the reasons therefor, may be given orally on the record. If given orally, the decision shall be memorialized in writing and served upon the applicant within 24 hours of the time the oral decision is rendered.
If the board of appeals upholds the decision of the building official, the property owners of record shall be ordered to abate the public nuisance within the time set forth in the order. If the structure is determined not to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, the building official's determination and order shall be vacated. The decision of the board of appeals shall be final on the date it is rendered.
F. Hazard Abatement Plan. If a hazard abatement plan is approved by the building official, the owner or other interested party of record shall execute such plan within 24 hours of obtaining approval of the plan from the building official or city engineer, or his or her designee. Within 24 hours of completion of the abatement work, the
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owner or other interested party of record shall provide the building official with a written certification that the public nuisance as described in building official's notice of hazard has been abated.
If the work performed pursuant to the hazard abatement plan amounts to temporary abatement, the owner or other party of record, prior to proceeding with permanent repairs, shall obtain required permits and file a damage assessment report with the building official. The damage assessment report shall be reviewed and approved by the building official before permanent repairs are performed.
G. Failure to Perform. In those instances where the property owner or other interested party of record either does not respond to the building official's notice of hazard or approved hazard abatement plan, responds untimely, or responds timely but fails to abate the public nuisance within the required time period, the imminent hazard and dangerous structure shall be subject to immediate abatement by the building official.
H. Public Nuisance. All structures or portions thereof which, after inspection by an authorized building official, are determined to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, either to the public, occupants of the subject structure, or to any adjacent structures, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by the owner in accordance with the procedures specified in California Health and Safety Code.
I. Suspension of Abatement Work. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, the building official is authorized to suspend abatement work by the city or the city's agents, and to allow the property owner or other party of legal interest to complete the abatement work.
J. Change of Status. When the conditions making a structure an imminent hazard and dangerous have been abated, the structure shall no longer be considered an imminent hazard or dangerous. However, if the abatement work is temporary in nature, as determined by the building official, the structure shall remain subject to the provisions of this chapter.
K. If the owner of any building or structure has decided to demolish rather than repair, the owner, or the owner's representative, shall obtain a demolition permit. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
15.05.210 Hazard abatement of historic buildings or structures.
A. Within ten days after the event, the building official shall notify the State Historic Preservation Officer that one of the following actions will be taken regarding any historic building or structure determined by the building official to represent an imminent hazard to the health or safety of the public, or to pose an imminent threat to the public right-of-way:
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1. Whenever possible, as determined by the building official, the building or structure may be braced or shored in such a manner as to mitigate the hazard to public health or safety or the hazard to the public right-of-way.
2. Whenever bracing or shoring is determined to be an unreasonable alternative, the building official may cause the building or structure to be condemned and immediately demolished. Such condemnation and demolition may be performed in the interest of public health or safety without a hearing pursuant to California Health and Safety Code.
B. If, ten days after the event and less than 30 days after the event, an historic building or structure is determined by the building official to represent a hazard to the health or safety of the public or to pose a threat to the public right-of-way, the building official may initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with Chapter
15.04 of this code. The building official may also notify the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, of its intent to hold a condemnation hearing.
C. If the building official and the owner of any historic building or structure agree that such a building or structure should be demolished, the building official shall submit a request to demolish to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. Said request shall include all substantiating data.
D. This section shall apply to abate hazardous historic buildings or structures notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 15.16 of this code. (Ord. 1020, § 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 15.08 MOVING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
15.08.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the use of certain public streets and public property within the city by any vehicle defined in this chapter as an overload, in order to prevent damage to street foundations, surface or structures, to protect bridges and other public and private property and lives from damage and injury resulting from moving an overload vehicle upon a public street or place; to regulate the moving into or relocation of buildings within, through or out of the city; to provide site and architectural control of any relocation or moving of buildings or structures and to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the general public of the city. (Prior code § 17-8)
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15.08.020 Definitions.
The following words or phrases shall have the meaning herein set forth, and if any word or phrase used in this section is not hereinafter defined, it shall have the meaning set forth in the California Vehicle Code, provided that if any such word or phrase is not defined in said vehicle code, it shall have the meaning attributed to it in ordinary use:
Building means and includes structures of all types.
Building code. The building code for the city shall be the current edition of the Uniform Building Code as adopted and amended from time to time by the International Conference of Building Officials.
Building department means the office of building inspection of the city.
City means the city of Hollister.
City council means the city council of the city.
City traffic engineer means the traffic engineer of the city or the traffic engineer's authorized representative.
Contractor means any person or persons, firm, partnership, corporation or combination thereof, private or public, who is licensed with the state and is deemed competent in the field of contracting.
Fire chief means the fire chief of the city.
Overload means any vehicle or combination of vehicles, including any loads which it or they may bear or carry, exceeding the limits set forth in Division 15 of the California Vehicle Code relating to height, width, length or weight of vehicle or load.
Persons means any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, trust or other organization, or an agent, employee or lessee thereof.
Public street or places means all roads, streets, avenues, boulevards, alleys, parkways and public rights-of-way or any portions thereof of the city.
Site and architectural review committee means the planning commission of the city. (Prior code § 17-8)
15.08.030 Applicability.
The provisions of site and architectural approval of building relocation or removal shall apply to all buildings being moved from one location in the city to another location in the city and from one location outside the city to a location within the city. (Prior code § 17-8)
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15.08.040 Permit application form.
The application for any oversize permit required under this chapter shall be made on a standard application form and as furnished by the city and also any other city forms as prescribed by the city code and furnished by the city. The application shall contain other information and data, and such certification and other proof of facts, as the city traffic engineer determines is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 17-8; Ord. 896, §§ 1, 4, 1997)
Editor's note(s)—The forms referenced in this section are set out at the end of this chapter.
15.08.050 Authority and procedure for granting a permit.
The planning commission of the city shall act as the site and architectural review committee. The site and architectural review committee shall review applications for the removal or relocation of buildings pursuant to this chapter. A public hearing shall be held and at least ten days' written notice thereof shall be mailed or delivered to all persons shown on the last equalized assessment role as owning real property within the city within 300 feet of the property to which the building is to be moved or relocated. No permit shall be granted until the site and architectural review committee has determined that the architectural and general outside appearance of the building to be moved or relocated shall be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and the l ocation and design of such building is such that it will not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare of the neighborhood in which the building is proposed to be moved or relocated. The site and architectural review committee shall make written findings approving or disapproving an application as it pertains to site location and architectural appearance. The site and architectural review committee may require reasonable conditions, changes or additions as part of approval.
(Prior code § 17-8)
15.08.060 Application submittal requirements.
In addition to other requirements set forth in this chapter regarding the contents of a relocation or moving application, the applicant shall submit ten prints of maps or drawings and two photographs which show the exact location of the site to which a building is proposed to be moved. Maps or drawings and photographs shall show the ingress and egress, which shall not interfere with normal traffic flow on abutting streets, and, where applicable, off-street parking and loading facilities. In addition, the applicant shall also provide a route map fixing the route and time over which and when a building will be moved on or across any public street within the city, including any overload usage of any portion of city streets. Maps, drawings and photographs shall also show the location of any fencing or landscaping facilities, including, but not limited to, street trees.
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15.08.070 Issuance of permit.
The city traffic engineer is authorized to issue or withhold a permit to any contractor or house space mover for any overload as the traffic engineer, in the exercise of his or her discretion, deems reasonably necessary in order to protect public parks, places and streets, including, but not limited to street trees, private property and the public health, safety and general welfare. If the traffic engineer issues an overload permit, the traffic engineer may subject it to such reasonable terms, provisions and conditions as he or she deems necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, restricting the number of trips, the weight, length, width and height of an overload, the time and date trips may be made, the date period during which trips may be made, the route or routes over which trips may be made, the measures required to protect and preserve public parks, places and streets, including, but not limited to, street trees, private property and the public health, safety and general welfare, requiring applicant to obtain written approval of, and/or give satisfactory indemnity to, any person whose property will be unduly disturbed or endangered by applicant in moving an overload on or over public streets.
(Prior code § 17-8)
15.08.080 Appeal.
No decision of the site and architectural review committee on an application for permit to move or relocate a building or structure pursuant to this chapter shall become final until the period of appeal. At any time within 15 calendar days after final acti on by the site and architectural review committee, the city council may, on its own motion, review the action of the site and architectural review committee. Within the same period of 15 days, the applicant, if dissatisfied with the action of the site and architectural review committee, may file with the city clerk a written notice simply stating that the applicant wishes to appeal from the actions of the site and architectural review committee and the portion of the findings to which the applicant is objecting. The council shall then set a public hearing on the matter within a reasonable time and shall have the power to revoke, modify or otherwise change the action of the site and architectural review committee as the council deems just and reasonable. The decision of the city council upon such review shall be final.
(Prior code § 17-8)
15.08.090 Type of permit and fees.
The city traffic engineer may issue a single trip permit or an annual permit valid for a period of one year. The fee schedule for issuance of transportation permits for overload vehicles as approved by the state of California is as follows:
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Single trip permit $16.00
Annual permit $90.00 (up to 12 feet in width and 14 feet in height only)
Any single permit taking over one hour to process shall be charged at the rate of $50.00 per hour (minimum) for time in addition to the $16.00 permit charge.
Any permit where variance exceeds 14 feet in width or 135 feet in length shall be charged $50.00 per hour (minimum) in addition to the $16.00 permit charge.
The single trip and annual permit fees may be modified by resolution of the city council, and a record of such shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk. (Prior code § 17-8; Ord. 896, § 3, 1997)
15.08.100 Report of damage.
The permittee shall report any damage to any property, public or private, as a result of moving or having on or upon city public streets or places, any overload. Such report shall be presented to the city traffic engineer within 24 hours after such damage results.
Such report shall indicate the location, cause and description of any such damage, and names of any witnesses thereto, and shall bear the signature of permittee and the permittee's duly authorized agent.
(Prior code § 17-8)
15.08.110 Insurance.
The permittee shall indemnify and save harmless the city, members of the city council, the city traffic engineer and other city officials and employees from any suits, claims or actions brought by any person or persons from or on account of any injuries or damage sustained because of or rising out of the movement or location of any overload on or upon city public streets or places. Said permittee shall keep in force for the period for which an overload permit is issued, policy of public liability and proper ty damage insurance against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of any accidents, or occurrences attributable to or in connection with the movement of any overload on or upon city streets or places. The policy shall provide for not less than the following coverage amounts:
Bodily injury $500,000.00 per person
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence
Property damage $250,000.00 each occurrence
$500,000.00 aggregate
The policy of insurance so provided shall contain a contractual liability endorsement covering the liability assumed by the permittee by the terms of his or her permit and shall contain a provision that such policy may not be cancelled, nor the amount of
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coverage thereof reduced, until 30 days after receipt of the city traffic en gineer of written notice of such cancellation or reduction in coverage. An additional insured endorsement to the permittee's insurance policy shall be provided naming the city, its officers and employees as additional insured in the form approved by the ci ty. (Prior code § 17-8; Ord. 896, § 2, 1997)
15.08.120 Notice to be given by permittee to companies controlling telegraph, telephone, etc., wires.
A copy of each permit for the removal of structures, as required by this chapter, shall, by the person receiving the same, be served upon the superintendent or local manager of any company or person owning or controlling telegraph, telephone, fire alarm or electric light to be raised, cut or interfered with in the removal of such structure, at the office of such company or person in the city, together with a notice of the time when its wires will be required to be cut or its poles removed. Such notice shall be served at least 24 hours before the work is to be performed, legal holidays to be excluded. The party giving such notice accompanied by the permit of the public works director, and desiring such company or person to raise or cut its wires or move its poles, shall pay the expense of performing such work and restoring the disturbed line or poles, including the wages of persons employed therefor. Upon receiving such notice, copy of such permit and assurance by mover that costs will be paid, such company or person shall proceed without delay to raise or cut its wires or remove its poles for the purpose desired.
(Prior code § 17-7)
15.08.130 Buildings within fire limits to be moved in nighttime.
All buildings to be moved through or across the streets or alleys of the city within the fire limits shall be removed, as far as practicable, in the nighttime. No building in process of removal shall be allowed to stop on any street within the fire limits in the daytime without the permission of the public works director, given in writing. (Prior code § 17-9)
15.08.140 Moving derricks through city.
No person shall haul or remove any standing derrick, the top of which is over 15 feet above the ground when upright, through or across any of the streets or alleys in the city. All derricks of a greater height than 15 feet shall be lowere d before being hauled or removed through or across any of the streets or alleys in the city. (Prior code § 17-10)
Appendix A. FORMS
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FORM RL-1 APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION APPROVAL
FORM RL-1
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF HOLLISTER
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Hollister, California
Application No. ___________ Date ___________
APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION APPROVAL
Separate Transportation Permit Required
Present Address
Future Address
Building to be used as a ___________ Type Construction
List improvements to building:
Above improvements will be completed by
New Owner___________ Address___________ Phone
Relocation Inspection Fee
Zone: New Location________ Date Inspected________ Date Posted Committee's Decision: Approved________ Disapproved________ Date Notification to applicant________ Appeal Rec'd________ Fee Notice to Property Owners
Protest Received___________ Notice of Public Hearing
Committee's Decision: Approved_______ Disapproved _______Date Agreement to terms and conditions received
Faithful Performance Bond: Amount___________ Date Filed Building Permit Issued: By __________________ Date
Sanitary Sewer Lateral Plugged __________________ Date
Water Meter Removed __________________ Date
Foundation and Basement Backfilled ___________ Date
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CITY OF HOLLISTER
NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE
HOUSE/STRUCTURE
TRANSPORTATION PERMIT APPLICATION
FORM RL-2
No: ___________
Date: ___________
TO: Fire Department
Police Department
Public Works Department (Maintenance)
Pac Bell
PG&E
CABLE TV
Application Has Been Received From:
To Move a Structure: From:
To:
Route:
Proposed Moving Date:
Structure: Height:_______ Width:_______ Length:_______ Weight:
APPROVED BY:
Public Works Department, Maintenance, 1221 South Street, Hollister, Ca. (831) 636 - 4370
Fire Department, 110 Fifth Street, Hollister, Ca. (831) 636-4325
Police Department, 395 Apollo Ct., Hollister, Ca. (831) 636-4330
PG&E, 551 East Street, Hollister, Ca. (831) 637-5363
Pac Bell, 1060 Teven Street, Salinas, Ca. (831) 754 -8419
CABLE TV (Falcon), 7630 Eigleberry Street, Gilroy, Ca. (800) 732-1971 COMMENTS:
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APPROVED BY:___________TITLE _______ DATE:
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FORM RL-3
CITY OF HOLLISTER
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROCEDURES FOR RELOCATING BUILDINGS WITHIN OR INTO THE CITY OF
HOLLISTER
Information Required with Application
1. One copy of the floor plan of the building or structure to be moved showing all proposed additions or alterations. The scale shall be 1/4" = 1'0".
2. Ten copies of a site plan to scale of the building or structure as it will appear at the proposed site locations. It shall show fences, walkways, paved areas, landscaping, and dimensions of all yards. Applicable zoning ordinances sha ll be followed.
3. Two or more photographs of the building showing the building as it will be seen from the street at the new location.
4. Map showing the specific route along city streets for which the building or structure shall be moved.
5. Other information such as materials to be used as requested by the Planning Department.
Fees ;00; An inspection of the building by the building inspector will be required.
Inspection fees are as follows:
1. Inside city limits: $ 5.00.
2. Outside city limits, within 25 miles of City Hall: $10.00.
3. Outside city limits, over 25 miles from City Hall: $25.00 (Note: If the building is not moved, if posting of notices in the area has not been required, and if requested by the applicant within 60 days, $ .00 of the inspection fee will be refunded by the city.)
Bonds
A cash deposit or bond in the amount determined by the planning department will be required. The minimum amount shall be $2,500.00. This bond is to insure that the building will be upgraded to meet all codes as would be applicable for new buildings. It shall further insure compliance with all requirements of the building department. In case of non-compliance, it shall be used to demolish the building.
General
The planning department's decision may be appealed to the city planning commission within ten days of the planning staff's decision.
The structure to be moved, and the new site location, shall be posted by the building inspector with a "Moving Notice." The posting must remain on the premises at least ten
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calendar days before the department can approve the application. Posting shall be the date of mailing notices to property owners.
A building permit will be required if alteration or modification to building is made. Fees for work shall be based on current fee schedule in the current edition of U.B.C.
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FORM RL-5
NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE HOUSE/STRUCTURE
CITY OF HOLLISTER
NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE
HOUSE/STRUCTURE
TRANSPORTATION PERMIT APPLICATION
FORM RL-5
TO: __________________ AS PERMITTEE:
In compliance with your request of ___________ and subject to all of the terms, conditions and restrictions written below and the printed regulations on any part of this form so far as the general or special provisions apply.
Permittee herein shall complete the removal, moving, and relocation of said non -legal load within a total period of 24 hours, on such date which may be approved by the Public Works Director of the City of Hollister. Such work of removal shall not be commenced on any day on which weather conditions are such that the completion of said work is likely to be interrupted by rains or stormy weather.
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Each, all and every one of the terms and conditions of this permit are expressly made terms and conditions, and the breach of any one of them by said Permittee shall cause this permit to forthwith terminate and end, and Permittee shall have no further rights hereunder.
This permit shall not be effective unless and until this permit, and each, all, and every one of the terms and conditions thereof, have been accepted and agreed to in writing by Permittee.
This permit is hereby issued for and on Behalf of the City of Hollister.
City of Hollister, a Municipal Corporation
Public Works Department
By
Title:
I agree to comply with the terms of this permit.
Permittee
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NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE HOUSE/STRUCTURE GENERAL PROVISIONS
CITY OF HOLLISTER
NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE
HOUSE/STRUCTURE
TRANSPORTATION PERMIT APPLICATION
GENERAL PROVISIONS
At least 24 hours in advance of the commencement of the work of moving said non- legal load, Permittee shall notify each of the following Departments of the City of Hollister and Public Utilities of their intention and of the day and hour when said work shall commence, to wit: Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works Department. PG&E, Pac Bell, and Cable TV should be notified at this time also.
This permit is issued subject to all of the ordinances, Rules, and Regulations of the State of California and the City of Hollister now in effect or which may hereafter before the completion of said removal, moving, and relocation become effective.
Permittee agrees that they will save and protect harmless the City of Hollister, its Officers, Agents, and Employees, against any and all loss or damage which may be suffered by the City of Hollister, its Officers, Agents, or Employees, resulting from or arising out of the removal, moving, and relocation by Permittee of the aforesaid structure. The Permittee will add an additional insured endorsement to the Permittee's insurance policy naming the City, its officers and employees as additional insured in the form approved by the city.
Permittee agrees that they will, at all times while said structure is being removed, moved, and relocated, carry comprehensive bodily injury liability insurance, (including automobiles). The minimum limits of liability will be as follows:
Bodily Injury $500,000.00 $1,000,000.00
Per person Per Occurrence
Property Damage $250,000.00 $500,000.00
Each Occurrence Aggregate
The Insurance Company will be authorized to engage in the insurance business in the State of California.
Permittees shall do and perform all of the work or removal, moving and relocation of said non-legal load in accordance with the most up-to-date standards for moving in California, and shall use the most up-to-date and efficient equipment for said moving, and agree to have employed, at all times while said structure is being moved, a sufficient and adequate crew of competent movers engaged in the moving of said load so as to ensure the most expeditious moving of said load. Said permittee agrees to move said load in such manner and at such time of day as to cause the least interference with the vehicular traffic on all the streets on which said moving is t o be done.
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City may provide a special police escort to be on the route and near said structure while the same is being removed, and Permittee agrees to pay the City of Hollister the cost of any special police escort.
CITY OF HOLLISTER
NOTIFICATION TO RELOCATE
HOUSE/STRUCTURE
TRANSPORTATION PERMIT APPLICATION
GENERAL PROVISIONS (CONT'D)
In the event, in the course of said removal, moving and relocation, said load shall for any reason remain upon any City street, State Highway, or public thoroughfare within the City of Hollister in excess of 24 hours, Permittee agrees to pay to the City of Hollister as liquidated damages the sum of $1,000.00 for each 24 -hour period during which said structure or portion there shall remain upon any portion of any City St reet, State Highway, or public thoroughfare.
TITLE 15 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 15.12 MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS
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CHAPTER 15.12 MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS
15.12.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter:
Mobilehome park means any area or tract of land that has been developed to the mobilehome park standards where space is rented to owners or users of mobilehomes to be used for living purposes.
Mobilehome means a structure designed for human habitation and for being moved on a street or highway under permit as defined by California Civil Code section 798.3.
Commercial coach means a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped for human occupancy for industrial, professional, or commercial purposes, which is required to be moved under permit, and shall include a trailer coach as defined in California Vehicle Code section 635.
(Prior code §§ 13A-11, 13A-13; Ord. 911, § 2, 1998; Ord. 1238, 2023)
15.12.020 Mobilehomes prohibited in certain places—Exceptions.
A. No person shall abandon, park, store, leave, keep or maintain, or perm it to be abandoned, parked, stored, left, kept or maintained, any mobilehome upon any private or public property, other than in a mobilehome park.
B. With the prior authorization and consent of the city council of the city, a district, city, county or other political subdivision may park, store, leave, keep or maintain, a commercial coach for industrial, professional or commercial purposes, for a period not to exceed one year.
C. With the prior authorization and consent of the planning commission of the c ity, a commercial coach may be parked, stored, left, kept or maintained, for construction offices or storage purposes, for a period not to exceed 180 days. (Prior code § 13A-12; Ord. 1238, 2023)
15.12.030 Criteria for mobilehome park development.
A. In General. The contents of this chapter do constitute the minimum standards for locational criteria and physical development. Deviation from these standards may be permitted only by the planning commission upon such reasons as it deems valid.
The criteria as set forth in this chapter shall be considered by the city in the determination as to whether or not a proposed mobilehome park is so located as to be an asset to the city, will contribute to the well-being of the community in general, will not be a detriment to persons who reside or work in the area, will not be an
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encroachment into a developed area, but will lend itself to the overall design of the general area, will comply with the applicable governmental regulations and will be compatible with the general plan. Mobilehome parks may be permitted in any zoning district in the city, subject to obtaining a conditional use permit.
B. Access. Mobilehome parks shall be located adjacent to arterial or collector streets or adjacent to a designated freeway frontage road, provided further that if located adjacent to a collector street or designated freeway frontage road it should be a reasonable distance from an arterial street or freeway access ramp.
C. Community Services. Mobilehome parks should be located within reasonable proximity to parks, schools (if a family type park), shopping facilities and other residential support facilities.
(Prior code § 13A-14)
15.12.040 Conditional use permit required.
Mobilehome park developments are permitted in the city subject to the granting of a conditional use permit by the planning commission upon such terms and conditions deemed necessary to insure proper development. The commission must find, prior to the granting of a conditional use permit:
A. That the proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interest, safety, health, morals and general welfare;
B. That the proposed use is desirable to the public convenience and welfare; C. That the proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the development in the immediate neighborhood;
D. That the proposed use will not be contrary to or in conflict with the general purposes and intent of this chapter.
(Prior code § 13A-15)
15.12.050 Application—Contents.
Every applicant for a permit to construct, establish and maintain a mobilehome park shall file a written application with the planning commission of the city for a conditional use permit which shall contain the name and address of the applicant, the proposed location of the park and the name and address of the owner or proprietor of the park. (Prior code § 13A-16)
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15.12.060 Map—Contents, review and approval.
A. Each application shall be accompanied with five copies of a map prepared by a civil engineer or surveyor, clearly and legibly drawn on tracing cloth or paper not smaller than 18 inches by 26 inches, with a scale of one inch equals 50 feet.
B. The map shall contain the following:
1. Name and address of owner, developer and engineer, date, north point and written and graphic scale;
2. Sufficient legal description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed park;
3. The locations, names and widths of all streets adjacent to the proposed park;
4. Adjacent properties and names of the owners thereof;
5. The location and size of all sewer, water and storm drain facilities within and adjoining the proposed park;
6. Contours of the land at six-inch intervals for ground slopes between level and two percent, one-foot contours between two percent and five percent and five - foot contours for over five percent;
7. Location, width and flow direction of all watercourses;
8. Existing buildings or structures and existing uses of the property;
9. Setback or plan lines on existing streets;
10. Improvements to be made to public streets or ways;
11. The location and number of all mobilehome sites, and the design of all roadways, walkways, electrical, sanitation, sewer drainage and water facilities and the location of parking areas;
12. The sizes of mobilehome sites;
13. Location of areas to be landscaped and the location and type of all existing trees with a height of 20 feet or greater;
14. Data showing the bearing and length of every site line;
15. The center line of all public streets and rights-of-way and the location of all easements for sewer, water and storm line, street and boundary line.
C. Such commission shall determine whether the proposed park meets all the requirements of this chapter and may require any changes therein which, in its estimation, will make the proposed park conform to the requirements of this chapter. The commission may approve the map without conditions, approve the map with changes and conditions or disapprove the map. If a map is disapproved, the commission shall state the reasons therefor and in what instances the m ap fails to meet the requirements of this chapter.
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D. One copy of the map as approved by the planning commission shall be referred to the health officer who shall review the same to determine that the map and all improvements shown thereon proposed to be constructed meet all the requirements of this chapter with respect to sanitation, water, sewer and drainage facilities.
E. One copy of the map as approved by the planning commission shall be referred to the director of public works who shall review the same to determine that the map and all improvements shown thereon proposed to be constructed meets all the requirements of this chapter with respect to sewer and drainage facilities, buildings, roadways, walkways and other similar facilities.
F. One copy of the map as approved by the planning commission shall be referred to the county water conservation and flood control district who shall review the same as to off-site drainage.
(Prior code § 13A-17)
15.12.070 Application fee.
The application fee for a conditional use permit for a mobilehome park shall be $15.00.
(Prior code § 13A-18)
15.12.080 Enlargement or modification of existing mobilehome parks.
A conditional use permit shall be required to enlarge, change or modify any existing mobilehome park.
No conditional use permit to enlarge, change or modify an existing mobilehome park shall be granted unless and until such mobilehome park shall meet all the requirements of this chapter, excluding the requirement for the minimum park size as provided herein.
(Prior code § 13A-19)
15.12.090 Development standards.
A. Jurisdiction of City. The state, through the department of housing and community development, regulates many aspects of the construction and operation of the park.
The city has the jurisdiction in respect to the following:
1. Park area layout and design including architectural design;
2. Lot size and shape;
3. Yards;
4. Landscaping;
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5. Walls and enclosures;
6. Signs;
7. Parking and street widths;
8. Service and recreational facilities.
B. Mobilehome Park Area. A mobilehome park shall have a usable area of not less than ten acres, except by variance. Long narrow parcels are not deemed desirable for mobilehome park development.
C. Density. The maximum density for a mobilehome park shall be eight units per net acre.
(Prior code § 13A-20)
15.12.100 Lot size and design.
A. The minimum lot size permitted shall be 2,600 square feet and the average lot size for the total development shall be at least 2,800 square feet, excluding private streets, guest parking, recreational areas, etc. Each lot shall have a minimum width of 37 feet; except that triangular or gore-shaped lots shall have a minimum width of 37 feet measured at a point midway between front and rear property lines.
B. Each mobilehome lot shall have access directly to a private roadway.
C. The lot area beneath each individual mobilehome shall be paved with two inches of asphaltic concrete, or equivalent, a minimum of two feet beyond the perimeter of each mobilehome. Each mobilehome within the park shall be surrounded by solid skirting material, which skirting shall not unreasonably impede the movement of the mobile-home, which skirting shall be openable for inspect ion and shall have cross- ventilation on at least three sides with not less than two square feet of opening for each 25 linear feet. All unpaved areas shall be landscaped or sterilized for weeds.
D. A four-inch P.C.C. slab or wooden deck area of 200 square feet minimum shall be provided on each individual mobilehome site adjacent to the entrances of the mobilehome.
(Prior code § 13A-21)
15.12.110 Setbacks and lot coverage.
All distances between mobilehomes and related accessory buildings shall be as per the state rules and regulations governing the construction of mobilehome parks, except:
A. That no mobilehome shall be located closer than 20 feet from a park property line adjacent to a public right-of-way;
B. That no mobilehome shall be located closer than five feet to any internal street line;
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C. That no mobilehome shall be located closer than five feet from a park property line other than a property line adjacent to a public right-of-way; D. That no mobilehome shall be located closer than 20 feet to any recreation or community building, or closer than 15 feet to any laundry or service building; E. No portion of any mobilehome shall be closer than five feet to any lot line; F. The maximum lot coverage for individual mobilehome lots shall be 75 percent and at least 300 square feet of a site shall be free of all structures and coverage.
(Prior code § 13A-22)
15.12.120 Parking.
A. All parking spaces, as required by this section, shall measure ten feet in width by 20 feet in depth and shall be surfaced with four inches of P. C. C. or two inches of asphaltic concrete with header boards and suitable base materials. Guest parking spaces shall be suitably marked outlining individual parking spaces and traffic flow.
B. On-site parking spaces for a minimum of two cars shall be provided on each mobilehome lot. Such spaces may be in tandem (ten feet by 40 feet).
C. Off-street parking for guests shall be on the basis of one parking space for each four mobile-home lots.
D. Off-street parking on the basis of one parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor space in the recreational, all-purpose or community building, shall be provided. Such spaces shall be located adjacent to such facility or within a 100 -foot radius of the exterior walls of the structure.
(Prior code § 13A-23)
15.12.130 Streets.
A. All streets within a mobilehome park shall be private roadways and shall be improved as per existing standards of the city. The following private roadway widths shall be permitted:
1. A minimum of 26-foot wide private roadway with parking prohibited on both sides;
2. A minimum of 32-foot wide private roadway with parking permitted on one side;
3. A minimum of 40-foot wide private roadway with parking permitted on both sides;
4. A minimum paved access of 40 feet, as approved by the public works director;
5. All roadways shall have curbs and gutters.
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B. If on-street parking is to be permitted, off -street guest parking on the basis of one parking space for each four mobilehome spaces will not be required if the total number of on-street spaces provided will equal or exceed the total number of off - street parking spaces required. If the number of on-street parking spaces does not equal the guest parking requirement the difference shall be provided in off-street parking. Off-street parking requirements for the recreational, all-purpose or community building shall not be affected by the foregoing. (Prior code § 13A-24)
15.12.140 Walls, fences and screening— Landscaping.
A. The mobilehome park shall be surrounded with a six-foot high block wall, fence or screening, acceptable to the planning commission, on all property lines. However, such wall, fence or screening shall be a maximum of three feet in height when within 30 feet of any entrance to or exit from the property.
B. The wall, fence or screening adjacent to any street frontage shall be decorative in nature, of a design acceptable to the planning commission, and shall be set back a minimum of 30 inches from the property line. The resulting area between property line and wall, fence or screening shall be landscaped.
C. Trees, as required by the planning commission, shall be planted in landscape areas adjacent to exterior property lines so as to provide a pleasant environ ment through the provision of color and texture and to prevent a bleak appearance of the visual horizon of the park exterior.
D. Interior areas within the boundaries of the mobilehome park surrounding the recreation facility and other miscellaneous common areas shall be landscaped as required by the planning commission.
E. All required landscape areas other than on individual sites shall be equipped with sprinkler systems to insure ease of maintenance.
F. Detailed landscaping plans, in duplicate, shall b e submitted to, and approved by, the planning commission prior to the issuance of permits of any type. (Prior code § 13A-25)
15.12.150 Recreational facilities.
A. A minimum of 200 square feet of area for each mobilehome site shall be devoted to indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.
B. Any permanent structure for recreational purposes shall be limited to two stories in height, not exceeding 35 feet.
C. Sidewalks, as per existing standards of the city, shall be provided from the private roadways to the recreational facilities as necessary.
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(Prior code § 13A-26)
15.12.160 Storage yard areas.
Storage yard areas designed for storage of travel trailers, campers, boats, etc., shall be provided within the boundary of the mobilehome park as per the followin g standards:
A. One storage space shall be provided for each five mobilehome sites in the park.
B. Each storage space shall be 180 square feet in area and shall be adjacent to an access driveway with minimum width of 25 feet.
C. The storage yard shall be located in an unobtrusive manner within the confines of the park.
D. The storage yard shall be paved with two inches of asphaltic concrete or four inches of P.C.C. with suitable base materials.
(Prior code § 13A-27)
15.12.170 Animals at large.
Dogs and other animals shall not be permitted to run at large in any mobilehome park.
(Prior code § 13A-28)
15.12.180 Waste containers and storage receptacles.
Metal or plastic waste containers equipped with tight-fitting lids shall be provided.
Storage facilities large enough to hold waste containers shall be provided for each mobilehome site, or there shall be central storage facilities within close proximity t o each mobilehome site.
(Prior code § 13A-29)
15.12.190 Clothes drying yards.
Clothes drying yards shall be provided and shall be completely screened from view from the exterior of the mobilehome park in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.
(Prior code § 13A-30)
15.12.200 Car washing facilities.
Car washing facilities, as required by the planning commission, shall be provided.
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(Prior code § 13A-31)
15.12.210 Radio and television antennas.
A central radio and television antenna system shall be provided with underground wiring to the individual sites and service buildings, as required. No individual antennas will be allowed.
(Prior code § 13A-32)
15.12.220 Utilities.
All utilities within a mobilehome park shall be placed underground. (Prior code § 13A-33)
15.12.230 Lighting.
All private roadways within the mobilehome park shall be provided with lighting standards spaced at intervals to insure adequate roadway lighting and shall be sufficiently artificially lighted to adequately illuminate every building in the park and the area or tract of land containing the park.
(Prior code § 13A-34)
15.12.240 Grading.
Park property shall be adequately graded and drained so as to prevent the accumulation of water within the park.
(Prior code § 13A-35)
15.12.250 Signs.
Advertising signs shall be permitted within the confines of the mobilehome park for the purpose of identifying the park only. The following sign shall be permitted: A maximum of eight feet in height, 40 square feet, lighted ground sign. (Prior code § 13A-36)
15.12.260 Commercial uses.
Commercial uses shall not be permitted in any mobilehome park, irrespective of the zoning district in which the park is located.
(Prior code § 13A-37)
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15.12.270 Street names and lot numbering.
All street names and lot numbering shall be submitted for approval to the planning department.
(Prior code § 13A-38)
15.12.280 Off-site improvements.
Off-site improvements shall be provided in accordance with specifications of those city departments concerned.
(Prior code § 13A-39)
CHAPTER 15.16 HISTORIC RESOURCES
15.16.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the "Historic Resources Ordinance of the city of Hollister."
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.020 Purpose.
A. Whereas, the city council has determined:
1. That the character and history of the city are reflected in its cultural, historical and architectural heritage;
2. That these historical and cultural foundations should be preserved as living parts of community life and development to build an understand ing of the city's past so that future generations may have a genuine opportunity to appreciate, enjoy and understand the heritage of the city;
3. That in the face of ever-increasing pressures of modernization and urbanization, city landmarks and other areas of historical and cultural interest are threatened with demolition;
4. That pursuant to the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, the city joins with private concerns, the state of California, and the United States Congress to develop preservation programs and activities to give maximum encouragement to agencies and individuals undertaking preservation of the city's unique architectural, historical, aesthetic and cultural heritage.
B. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and:
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1. To safeguard the city's unique cultural heritage as embodied and reflected in the city's architectural history and patterns of cultural development;
2. To encourage and facilitate public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the city's historic past and unique sense of place;
3. To foster civic and neighborhood pride and a sense of identity based on the recognition and use of cultural resources;
4. To promote the enjoyment, celebration and use of cultural resources appropriate for the education and recreation of the people of the city;
5. To preserve diverse architectural styles, patterns of development, and design preferences reflecting phases of the city's history and to encourage complementary contemporary design and construction and inspire a more livable urban environment;
6. To enhance property values and to increase economic and financial benefits to the city and its inhabitants through the exploration of creative f inancial incentives for preservation;
7. To protect and enhance the city's attraction to tourists and visitors thereby stimulating business and industry;
8. To identify as early as possible and resolve conflicts between the preservation of cultural resources and alternative land uses;
9. To integrate the preservation of cultural resources into public and private land use management and development processes;
10. To conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance of the existing built environment;
11. To stabilize neighborhoods through the preservation of cultural resources;
12. To promote public awareness of the benefits of preservation;
13. To increase the economic benefits of preservation of cultural resources to the city and its inhabitants; and
14. To encourage public participation in identifying and preserving historical and architectural resources thereby increasing community pride in the city's cultural heritage.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.030 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to all historic resources within the city. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
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15.16.040 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
Adaptive reuse means conversion of underutilized structures into more productive uses.
Alteration means any change or modification, through public or private action, to the character-defining or significant physical features of properties affected by this chapter. Such changes to or modification of structure, architectural details or visual characteristics, grading, surface paving, the addition of new structures, removal of natural features, disturbance of archeological sites or areas and the placement or removal of any significant objects such as signs, plaques, light fixtures, street furniture, walls, fences, steps or accessories affecting the significant visual or historical qualities of the property.
Certificate of appropriateness means a certificate issued by the historic resources commission approving such plans, specifications, statements of work and any other information which are reasonably required by the commission to make a decision on any proposed alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, construction, removal, relocation or demolition, in whole or in part, of or to a designated resource, resource site, or to a building or structure.
Certificate of economic hardship means a certificate authorizing work described in the accompanying certificate of appropriateness granted by the commission because of extreme financial privation or adversity and in accordance with the procedures and findings of this chapter.
Commission means historic resources commission.
Demolition means any act or process that destroys in part or in whole an individual historic resource.
Design guidelines means the principles contained in a document which illustrate appropriate and inappropriate methods of rehabilitation and construction. The purpose of using design guidelines is to aid design and decision-making with regard to retaining the integrity of scale, design intent, materials, feeling, patterns of development and historical character of a cultural resource.
Designated historic resource means any improvement or natural feature that has special historical, cultural, aesthetic or architectural character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or history of the city, the state, or the nation and that has been nominated and designated pursuant to this chapter or nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation shall specify the significant exterior and interior architectural elements and natural features which are expressly found by the commission to meet one or more of the criteria in Section 15.16.070.
Designated site means a parcel or part thereof on which a historic resource is or has been situated, and any abutting parcel or part thereof constituting part of the
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premises on which the cultural resource is situated, and which has been designated a cultural resource pursuant to this chapter.
Director means the development services director.
Economic hardship means all reasonable use of or return from a designated historic resource will be denied to a property owner. In the case of a proposed demolition, the historic resources commission must make a finding that the designated historic resource cannot be remodeled or rehabilitated in a manner, which would allow a reasonable use of or return from such resource or property to a property owner.
Historic resource means improvements, buildings, structures, signs, features, sites, scenic areas, views and vistas, places, areas or other objects of scientific, aesthetic, educational, cultural, architectural or historical significance to the citizens of the city and the state of California, or the nation which may be eligible for designation or designated and determined to be appropriate for historic preservation by the historic preservation commission, or by the city council on appeal, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Improvement means any building, structure, place, fence, gate, wall, parking facility, work of art or other object constituting a physical feature of real property, or any part of such feature.
Minor exterior alterations means changes to the exterior of a property that do not substantially modify the appearance of a structure. Examples include change in the exterior surface, window replacement, door replacement, new roof covering that does not change design and pitch of a roof, and foundation work. Application of exterior paint does not meet the definition of minor exterior alterations.
Natural feature means any geographical or geological site or feature subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Object means a material thing of functional, aesthetic, cultural, symbolic or scientific value.
Ordinary maintenance and repair means any work, for which a building permit is not required by law, where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any deterioration of or damage to a structure or any part thereof and to restore the same to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration or damage.
Potential historic resource means an improvement or natural feature which may be nominated for consideration by the commission and may be desi gnated under the condition that either: (1) more research becomes available regarding its eligibility; or (2) the resource is restored to its original condition; or (3) the resource is one of the few remaining examples in the city of its type.
Preservation means the protection, conservation, enhancement, perpetuation, rehabilitation, restoration, repair, reconstruction or other action taken to repair, conserve or prevent the deterioration or destruction or removal of a cultural resource or property in a historic district or a list adopted by the city council.
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Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation means the guidelines prepared by the National Park Service for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and the Standards for Historic Preservation Projects prepared by the National Park Service with Guidelines for Applying the Standards.
Significant feature means the natural or manmade elements embodying style or type of historic resource, design or general arrangement and components of an improvement, including, but not limited to, the kind, color and texture of the building materials and the type and style of all windows, doors, lights, signs and other fixtures appurtenant to such improvement.
Work means alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, remodeling, addition, change of use, demolition, or relocation.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.050 Historic resources commission.
A. Composition. The historic resources commission shall be comprised of five members appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council. One member shall be a member in good standing of the Hollister Downtown Association; one member shall be a member in good standing of the San Benito County Historical Society; one member shall be a person knowledgeable about historic preservation with a background in architecture, engineering, and construction; two members who are a resident or property owner of a histor ical district in the city.
B. Term. The term of office of each member shall be for four years commencing July 1st of each year and until the appointment and qualification of a successor, except for the initial terms of office as provided herein when the terms of office for commissioners shall be staggered. Any vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council.
1. Initial Terms. In order to promote continuity of the commission, the terms of the first five commissioners shall be staggered. Two of the first five commissioners shall have a term of two years and three of the first five commissioners shall have a term of four years, by the casting of lots at the commission's first meeting.
C. Schedule of Meetings. The commission shall meet at least quarterly. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.060 Powers and duties of commission.
The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
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A. Adopt procedural rules for the conduct of its business in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
B. Establish criteria and conduct or cause to be conducted a comprehensive survey in conformance with federal and state survey standards and guidelines of historic resources within the boundaries of the city. Publicize and periodically update the survey results;
C. Recommend in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 15.16.070 the designation of historic resources including individual properties, landmark sites and historic districts;
D. Maintain a local register of historic resources consistent with the National Register of Historic Places criteria including individual properties, landmark sites, landmarks, and historic districts within the city including all information required for each designation;
E. Review and comment upon the conduct of land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal improvement and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any agency of the city, the county or state, as they relate to the survey results and historic resources of the community; F. Recommend to the city council standards and guidelines to be used by the commission in reviewing applications for permits to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel, remove or significantly affect any historic resource; G. Investigate and make recommendations to the city council on the use of various federal, state, local or private funding sources and mechanisms available to promote historic resource preservation in the city; H. Approve or disapprove, in whole or in part, or approve with conditions, applications for permits pursuant to Sections 15.16.090, 15.16.100, 15.16.120 and 15.16.160;
I. Review all applications for permits, environmental assessments, environmental impact reports, environmental impact statements and other similar documents as set forth in this chapter, pertaining to designated and potential historic resources, or related neighboring property within public view. The development services department shall forward all such documents to the commission for review and comment, prior to review and approval by the planning commission, city council or other city body;
J. Review the actions and proposed actions and advice environmental review processes of all city departments and public agencies concerning the effects of their actions, programs, capital improvements or activities on designated and potential historic resources;
K. Consider whether denial of certificates of appropriateness (permits) affecting historic resources results in economic hardship to the property owner according to the procedures outlined in Section 15.16.160;
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L. Recommend hiring staff, retaining consultants and conducting studies as the commission deems desirable or necessary, by the city council; M. Cooperate with local, county, state and federal governments in the pursuit of the objective of historic resource preservation;
N. Assume whatever responsibilities and duties may be assigned to it by the state under the Certified Local Government Provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended;
O. Keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings including voting records, attendance, resolutions, findings, determinations and decisions. All such material shall be public records;
P. Provide opportunity for direct public participation in all responsibilities deleted to the certified local government including the survey and National Register nomination processes. Commission meetings shall be open to the public with published agenda and minutes in accordance with the California Open Meeting Act. The published agenda shall be mailed in advance of meetings to individuals and citizen organizations interested in the commission's activities; Q. Render advice and guidance, upon the request of the property owner or occupant, on the restoration, alteration, decoration, la ndscaping or maintenance of any historic resource including landmarks and landmark sites; R. Encourage and render advice and guidance to property owners or occupants on procedures for inclusion of a historic resource on the National Register of Historic Places;
S. Participate in, promote and conduct public information, educational and interpretive programs pertaining to historic resource preservation; T. Confer recognition upon the owners of landmarks or property or structures by means of certificates, plaques or markers, and from time to time make recommendation to council for commendations to owners of historic resources who have rehabilitated their property in an exemplary manner; and U. Undertake any other action or activity necessary or appropriate to the implementation of its powers or duties to fulfill the objectives of this chapter. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.070 Historic resource designation criteria.
For the purposes of this chapter, an improvement, natural feature or site may be designated a historic resource by the historic resources commission pursuant to Section
15.16.080 if it meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, State Register, or one or more of the following:
A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, architectural or natural history;
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B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history;
C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship;
D. It is representative of the work of a notable builder, designer or architect; E. It contributes to the significance of a historic area, being a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of historic or scenic properties or thematically related grouping of properties which contribute to each other and are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development; F. It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic or is a view or vista representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city;
G. It embodies elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship that represent a significant structural or architectural achievement or innovation;
H. It is similar to other distinctive properties, sites, areas or objects based on a historic, cultural or architectural motif;
I. It reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes or distinctive examples of park or community planning;
J. It is one of the few remaining examples in the city, region, state or nation possessing distinguishing characteristics of an architectural or historical type of specimen.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.071 Historic district designation criteria.
A. Criteria. A historic district is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration, linkage or continuity, constituting more than 50 percent of the total, of historic properties or thematically related grouping of properties which contribute to each other and are unified aesthetically by plan or physical development which has been designated an historic district by the city council upon the recommendation of the commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. A geographic area may be designated as an historic district if it:
1. Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, architectural, or natural history;
2. Is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history;
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3. Embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship;
4. Represents the work of notable builders, designers, or architects;
5. Has a unique location or is a view or vista representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood community or of the city;
6. Embodies a collection of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship that represent a significant structural or architectural achievement or innovation;
7. Reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated wi th different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of park or community planning; or
8. Conveys a sense of historic and architectural cohesiveness through its design, setting, materials, workmanship, or association.
B. Initiation. The nomination, repeal or modification of an historic district designation may be initiated by the commission, city council, or by petition of any of the record property owners in the proposed district, or by any person, organization, or entity.
Application shall be made on such forms and accompanied by such data and information as may be required so as to assure the fullest practical presentation of the facts for proper consideration of the request.
C. Notice of Hearing. Upon the filing of a complete application, the matter shall be set for public hearing before the commission not more than 60 days from the date of filing of the complete application. Notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing before the commission shall be given by first class mail no less than 30 days prior to the date of the public hearing, using the name and address of such owners as shown on the latest equalized assessment rolls, and shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city not less than ten days prior to the date of such hearing. Failure to send any notice by mail to any property owner or nonreceipt of any notice mailed pursuant to this chapter shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with the proposed designation.
D. Hearing. A public hearing shall be conducted before the commission at the time and place so fixed and noticed. The commission may continue such hearing to such time and place certain when such action is deemed necessary or desirable.
The commission may establish rules for the conduct of the public hearings.
E. Designation. The city council upon the recommendation of the commission may designate an historic district, in whole or in part, based on the criteria set forth in this chapter, and the facts presented in connection with the application. The city council shall designate a historic district by a numbered resolution which shall include the facts and findings on which the designation is based. The application must receive affirmative votes of a majority of the council members then present and voting.
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F. Notice of Designation. Notice of the designation of an historic district shall be transmitted to all departments of the city, and the county assessor and recorder.
Each city department shall incorporate the notice of historic designation into its records so that future decisions or permissions regarding or affecting any property within the district will be made with the knowledge of the historic district designation and in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter. The city clerk shall record the resolution in the office of the San Benito County recorder.
G. Repeal. A historic district designation may be repealed by the city council in the same manner provided by this chapter for the designation of a district if the majority of the resources no longer meet the designation criteria found to apply due to the subsequent discovery of substantial information on the significance of the resource or destruction of the resource by a catastrophic event. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.080 Historic resource designation procedures.
The commission shall establish historic resources in the following manner:
A. Only the property owner(s) may request the designation of an improvement as a historic resource by submitting an application for such designation to the commission. The nomination application shall contain sufficient documentation and information indicating how the nominated resource meets the criteria for designation in this chapter. Notification of the nomination shall be sent to the property owner(s) and occupant(s) of the property within 30 days of the receipt of the nomination.
B. The director shall make a preliminary determination based on the documentation required as to whether the nomination application is appropriate for consideration. If the director determines that the application merits consideration, a public hearing shall be scheduled.
C. Notice of the decision to schedule the hearing shall be given by mail to the applicant.
D. No building, alteration, demolition or removal permits for any improvement, building or structure relative to a nominated historic resource shall be issued while a nomination application is pending.
E. In the case of a proposed historic resource site, notice of the date, place, time and purpose of the hearing shall be given by first class mail to the applicants, owners and occupants of the improvement at least 30 days prior to the date of the public hearing, using the name and address of such owners as shown on the latest equalized assessment rolls, and shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.
F. At the conclusion of the public hearing, but in no event more than 30 days from the date set for the initial public hearing for the designation of a proposed
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historic resource, the commission shall recommend approval in whole or in part, or disapproval in whole or in part, of the application in writing. The commission's recommendation shall include findings of fact relating to the criteria for designation in Section 15.16.070 that constitute the basis for its decision and shall transmit its recommendation to the city council, the property owner and the applicant.
G. The city council, within 60 days of receipt of the recommendations from the commission, shall, approve the application in whole or in part, or shall, by motion, disapprove it in its entirety.
H. The failure of any person or entity to receive notice given pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the actions of the city for which the notice was given.
I. The commission shall not recommend that a resource be removed from the city's list of designated cultural resources unless it is discovered that the information relied on by the commission and the city council in making the original designation was erroneous or false, or that circumstances wholly beyond the owner's control have rendered the resource ineligible for designation based on the criteria listed in Section 15.16.070 and it would be infeasible to restore the resource.
J. Designations must be recorded with the recorder of San Benito County at the expense of property owner.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010; Ord. 1071, § 1, 2011)
15.16.090 Certificate of appropriateness (permits) required—Application.
A. All permits for work for designated historic resources shall require a certificate of appropriateness issued by the commission or by the commission staff.
B. All permits for work on a designated historic resource shall follow the procedures listed below in processing applications for obtaining certificates of appropriateness and approval of work covered by this chapter.
C. No permits for work on a nominated historic resource shall be awarded until eligibility for designation has been determined or the designation process has been initiated in accordance with this section and a certificate of appropriateness, if applicable, has been secured.
D. Except for minor exterior alterations, all applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be submitted to the commission for approval. The building and development services departments shall report any application for a permit to work on a designated historic resource to the commission and its staff. The applicant is encouraged to confer with commission staff prior to submitting an application.
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E. Applications for certificates of appropriateness for minor exterior alterations shall be reviewed and approved by the commission staff, using the same application forms and procedures required for applications for certificates of appropriateness issued by the commission.
F. Applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be filed with city's development services department for processing. Applications shall include plans and specifications showing the proposed exterior appearance and texture of materials and the proposed architectural design of the exterior of the structure. The application shall also show the relationship of the proposed work to the surrounding environs. The application shall be accompanied by any other information required for an informed determination relating to the proposed work according to the standards of review in this chapter
G. If no building or other permit is required to pursue work on a designated historic resource, whoever is responsible for the work, whether it is the tenant, resident or property owner, shall apply for a certificate of appropriateness to the commission staff directly.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.100 Evaluation of application.
A. In evaluating applications for certificates of appropriateness, the commission, or the city council upon appeal, shall consider the existing and proposed architectural style, design, arrangement, texture, materials and any other factors with regard to the original distinguishing architectural characteristics of the designated resource.
Using the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects as a guide, the commission, or city council upon appeal, shall approve the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness for any proposed work if, and only if, it makes the following findings:
1. With regard to a designated resource, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the significant architectural features of the designated resource nor adversely affect the character of historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value of the designated resource and its site;
2. In the case of construction of a new improvement, addition, building or structure upon a designated historic resource site, the use and exterior of such improvements will not adversely affect and will be compatible with the use and exterior of existing designated historic resources, improvements, buildings, natural features and structures on said site.
B. The commission shall establish guidelines for determining which types of applications for certificates of appropriateness should be set for public hearing. If a public hearing is held, it shall be scheduled not more than 60 days from the date of application. Notice of the hearing shall be given by sending written notice to all property owners within 300 feet of the property for which application has been
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made. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 notices shall be mailed no less than ten days prior to the hearing. Failure to send any notice by mail to any property owner where the address of such owner is not a matter of public record shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with an application for a certificate of appropriateness. The failure of any person or entity to receive notice given pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the actions of the city for which the notice was given.
C. Public testimony shall be taken on any application for a certificate of appropriateness for commission consideration.
D. If the commission fails to consider an application for a certificate of appropriateness within 90 days of the date of submission of the application, the director of planning shall issue the certificate of appropriateness. If an appeal to the city council is filed within ten days from the date of a commission decision on an application, no certificate of appropriateness shall be issued until the outcome of the appeal is determined by the city council.
E. The commission may incorporate in any certificate of appropriateness such condition or conditions, if any, as the commission may find necessary or desirable to effect the purposes of this chapter which conditions shall be covenants running with the land.
F. When the commission has approved a plan for the preservation of a cultural resource which sets forth particular development standards, an application to the commission to do work consistent with the approved plan development standards shall be approved by the staff person designated by the commission. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.110 Inspection—Stop work order—Commencement of work and renewal.
A. After the permit has been issued, the planning director or designee shall, from time to time, inspect the work approved by the commission in order to assure compliance. If the work is not being performed in accordance with the certificate of appropriateness, a stop work order shall be issued and all work shall cease.
B. A certificate of appropriateness shall become void unless construction is commenced within 18 months of the date of issuance. Certificates of appropriateness may be renewed for an additional 18-month period by applying to the commission staff. If the project is not completed within 36 months, a new certificate of appropriateness shall be required to complete work. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
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15.16.120 Change of use for designated historic resource.
For any designated historic resource, the commission may give a certificate of appropriateness on approval of the planning commission for a change of use of a property provided the following findings can be made:
A. The change of use is required for an adaptive reuse of the resource and is compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located; B. The adaptive reuse of the resource will result in substantial restoration of the significant architectural features, facade or structure of the resource in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation Projects;
C. The change of use will not impair the architectural, aesthetic, historical or natural integrity of the resource;
D. In residential districts the change of use will occupy only the original square footage of the resource or any portion thereof. In the case of a single structure, if the structure contains more than five residential units, one unit must be retained in whole as a residential unit;
E. The applicant has made reasonable efforts to secure the façade or other features of the resource in perpetuity;
F. The change of use complies with the requirements of the Zoning Code Title 17. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.130 State Historic Building Code.
The California State Historic Building Code (SHBC) provides alternative building regulations for the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, or relocation of structures designated as historic resources. The SHBC shall be used for any designated historic resource in the city's building permit procedure in conjunction with other applicable building codes.
(Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
15.16.140 Preservation easements.
Preservation easements on the facades of buildings designated as a historic resource may be acquired by the city or nonprofit group through purchase, donation or condemnation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 815. (Ord. 1067, § 1, 2010)
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15.16.160 Certificate of economic hardship.
A. Application of a certificate of economic hardship shall be made on a form approved by the commission. The commission shall schedule a public hearing concerning any application for a certificate of economic hardship and provide notice in the same manner as in Section 15.16.080. Any person may testify at the hearing concerning economic hardship in the same manner as provided in Section
15.16.080.
B. The commission shall review all the evidence and information required of an applicant for a certificate of economic hardship and, following a public hearing as set forth herein, make a determination within 45 days of receipt of the application whether the denial of a certificate of appropriateness has deprived, or will deprive, the owner of the property of all reasonable use of, or economic return on, the property. Written notice of the determination shall be provided in the same manner as required by Section 15.16.080.
C. If the applicant presents the facts and clear evidence demonstrating to the commission that failure to approve the application or a certificate of appropriateness will cause an immediate extreme hardship because of conditions peculiar to the particular structure or other feature involved, and the damage to the owner of the property is unreasonable in comparison to the benefit conferred to the community, the commission may approve or conditionally approve such certificate even though it does not meet the standards set forth herein. The commission shall hold a public hearing in order to determine whether a certificate of appropriateness will be approved or denied. A certificate of economic hardship shall be accompanied by a written demonstration, based on the following findings:
1. Denial of the application will diminish the value of the subject property so as to leave substantially no value;
2. Sale or rental of the property is impractical, when compared to the cost of holding such property for uses permitted in this zone;
3. A change of occupancy code analysis has determined that use of the prope rty for lawful purposes is prohibited or impractical;
4. Rental at a reasonable rate of return is not feasible;
5. Denial of the certificate of appropriateness would damage the owner of the property unreasonably in comparison to the benefit conferred on the community;
6. Damage to or deterioration of the property was not caused by the failure of the applicant or the owner to provide ordinary maintenance and repair of the property; and
7. All means involving city-sponsored incentives, such as transfer of development rights, tax abatements, financial assistance, building code modifications,
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