CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor David Mirrione, City Manager Rudy Picha, Council Member, District 1 Mary F. Lerner, City Attorney Rolan Resendiz, Council Member, District 2
Dolores Morales, Council Member, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, Council Member, District 4
Gordon Machado, City Treasurer
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Persons who wish to address the City Council are asked to complete a speaker’s card and give it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Those who wish to address the City Council on an agenda item will be heard when the presiding officer calls for comments from the audience. City related items not on the agenda will be heard under the Public Input section of the agenda. Following recognition, persons desiring to speak are requested to advance to the podium and state their name and address. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are joining us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9. After hearing audience comments, the public portion of the meeting will be closed, and the matter brought to the City Council for discussion.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (City Hall is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.CLOSED SESSION REPORT
5.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LOCAL SOCCER PLAYERS FOR THEIR SUCCESS AT THE 2025 FMF7 MUNDIAL JUVENIL TOURNAMENT
5.2 PROCLAMATION HONORING THE HAWAIIAN SPANIARD COMMUNITY
5.3 NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH PROCLAMATION
5.4 PRESENTATION REGARDING AB1466 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
MODIFICATION
Receive a presentation by the San Benito County Clerk-Recorder regarding the implementation of AB1466.
6.PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This is the time for anyone in the audience to speak on any item not on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the council. Speaker cards are available in the lobby, and are to be completed and given to the City Clerk before speaking. When the City Clerk calls your name, please come to the podium, state your name and city for the record, and speak to the City Council. If you are joining us by Zoom, please click on the bottom of your screen to raise your hand. If you are joining us by Zoom using a cell phone, please press *9.
Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes with a maximum of 30 minutes per subject.
Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.
7.CONSENT ITEMS
All items listed under consent agenda will be enacted by one motion authorizing actions indicated for those items so designated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the City Council, a staff member, or a member of the public. There will be one public comment period for all items on the Consent Agenda.
7.1 APPROVE SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 APPROVE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
7.3 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:
Adopt an 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.
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7.4 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODES WITH AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Codes with amendments
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE CONFIDENTIAL UNIT FOR 2025-2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution approving the Confidential Unit Memorandum of Understanding for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.
7.6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT UNIT SALARY
AND BENEFITS PLAN
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the amendments to the Executive Management Unit Salary and Benefits Plan effective July 1, 2025.
7.7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HOLLISTER PEACE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION FOR 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the Hollister Peace Officers’ Association Memorandum of Understanding for a term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.
7.8 HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY AD HOC COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Sunset the 2025 Hollister Independence Rally Council Ad Hoc Committee, form a 2026 Hollister Independence Rally Council Ad Hoc Committee, and appoint Mayor Stephens and Councilmember Resendiz to serve on the 2026 Committee.
7.9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR SANTA CRUZ REGIONAL 911 DISPATCH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $97,133 from Fund 218, $97,133 from Fund 221, and $97,134 from Fund 713 for dispatch services in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
7.10 A RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE THE EXISTING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A NEW
AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC FOR GRANT WRITING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution to approve the termination of the existing contract effective September 30, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to finalize negotiations and execute a new agreement with California Consulting, Inc. for Grant Writing Services utilizing an on-call rate model beginning October 1, 2025.
7.11 A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $50,000 FROM FIRE IMPACT FEES TO IMPROVE A NEW TYPE 3 ENGINE WITH AN AUXILIARY PUMP FOR USE DURING City of Hollister City Council Meeting
FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an allocation of $50,000 from Fire Impact Fee funds for the purchase and installation of an auxiliary pump on the new Type 3 engine to ensure its safe and efficient operation within our service area.
7.12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITH THE 33RD DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2025 SAN BENITO COUNTY FAIR RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for emergency medical services with the 33rd Agricultural Association for the 2025 San Benito County Fair.
7.13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR FIRE, POLICE, AND ANIMAL CONTROL IMPACT FEE STUDY; APPROVAL OF BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR FUNDS 301 AND 302; AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW FUND FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
IMPACT FEE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement and any necessary amendments within the approved budget for consultant to prepare an updated Fire and Police impact fee study and to develop a new Animal Control impact fee;
2. Approving a budget adjustment increasing appropriations in Fund 301 (Fire Impact) and Fund 302 (Police Impact), using available fund balance; and
3. Approving the establishment of a new special revenue fund to account for revenues and expenditures related to the Animal Control Impact Fee as established by the development of the impact fee.
7.14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A TRAFFIC GRANT FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Police Department to apply for a traffic enforcement grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
7.15 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAN BENITO URBAN AREA WATER SUPPLY
AND TREATMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BENITO COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the San Benito Urban Area Water Supply and Treatment Agreement with the San Benito County Water District.
8.PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 INTRODUCE LOBBYING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF HOLLISTER RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold a public hearing and introduce a Lobbying Ordinance to be added to Chapter
1.20 Lobbying to Title 1 General Provisions of the Hollister Municipal Code.
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9.COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN INTERIM CITY MANAGER
AGREEMENT WITH JIM PIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement with Jim Pia.
9.2 SAN BENITO STREET TRAFFIC CALMING FINAL REPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the San Benito Street Traffic Calming Final Report (prepared by Kimley- Horn, dated August 2025); and take no action at this time pending the completion of the City’s Complete Streets Plan.
9.3 WATER RATE STUDY PRESENTATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the presentation and provide direction to staff.
9.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LOAN FROM THE SEWER EXPANSION FUND (FUND 661) TO THE GENERAL FUND (FUND 101) TO REPAY HISTORIC NEGATIVE FUND BALANCES IN FUNDS 206, 229, 241, 249, AND 709 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a five-year interfund loan from the Sewer Expansion Fund (Fund 661) to the General Fund in the amount of $2,040,356.46. The General Fund (Fund 101) will repay the Sewer Expansion Fund with interest at the August 2025 LAIF rate of 4.258% over a five-year term, with annual payments of approximately $461,646.30.
10.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Reports on compensable meetings attended. Brief reports or announcements concerning activities of members of the City Council and staff; opportunity to refer public or Council questions to staff for information; request staff to report to the Council on a matter at a future meeting; or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda. Items in this category are for discussion and direction to staff only. No final policy action will be taken by the Council.
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
1. Hotel Incentive Program- Mayor Stephens
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11.CLOSED SESSION
11.1 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
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11.2 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; and un-represented employees
11.3 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 (1 case)
12.ADJOURNMENT
13.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of September 15, 2025 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on September 12, 2025 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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