Members Present:
City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
December 1, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor
Rudy Picha, District 1
Rolan Resendiz, District 2
Dolores Morales, District 3
Priscilla de Anda, District 4
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stephens called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hollister to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jennifer Thompson read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:02 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:02 p.m.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Precision Grade, Inc. vs. City of Hollister
City of Hollister vs. Precision Grade, Inc. and Everest Reinsurance Company
Case No. CU -24-00290
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 190 Maple Ave., Hollister, CA 95023
Agency Negotiator: Jim Pia, Interim City Manager
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms and Conditions
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:03 p.m. 1 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember de Anda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jennifer Thompson reported in closed session, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a settlement agreement between Precision Grade, Inc., Sierra Traffic Markings, Inc., and the City of Hollister. According to the terms of the settlement agreement, the City shall make a payment of $72,500 to Sierra Markings, Inc. Precision Grade, Inc. shall make a payment of $27,500 to Sierra Markings, Inc. and the City shall retain the remaining balance due under the underlying construction agreement in the amount of $179,228.75. Precision and Sierra waive any claim, demand, or entitlement to the remaining balance due.
6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Rigo spoke regarding the work of the Food Not Bombs Hollister organization and expressed concern regarding regulation by San Benito County that contradicts regulations included in California Senate Bill 634 related to providing food shares to residents.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
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 NOVEMBER 17, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General -Special - Enterprise -Assessment Funds attached.
Carried
7.3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
RECORDATION OF AN AVIGATION EASEMENT FOR POLAR
SERVICE COMPANY (APN 051-162-0020) LOCATED AT 1901 LANA WAY
2 Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance and recordation Carried
7.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER AND JOBY AERO, INC. FOR AN AIRPORT ACCESS
PERMIT
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of Hollister and Joby Aero, Inc. for an Airport Access Permit, contingent upon Federal Aviation (FAA) concurrence and authorizing the Interim City Manager or City Manager to finalize the location prior to FAA submittal and to execute the agreement subject to FAA concurrence.
Carried
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF A
SECTION OF BROWNS ALLEY FOR OUTDOOR DINING WITH CASEY
MUNOZ
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement for use of a section of Browns Alley for outdoor dining with Casey Munoz.
Carried
7.6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE
APPARATUS
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to initiate the purchase of one Type 1 Rosenbauer Fire engine and negotiate the associated financing terms, with final financing terms to be returned to the City Council for formal approval.
Carried
7.7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MID -MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES SALARY & BENEFITS PLAN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
3 Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving the amendments to the Mid -Management Employees Salary & Benefits Plan effective July 1, 2025.
Carried
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 SELECTION AND OATH FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:39 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:39 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Select Councilmember Priscilla de Anda to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore (Vice Mayor) for the 2026 calendar year.
Carried
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
9.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Resendiz reported on a meeting of the San Benito Council of Governments (SBCOG) where Gavilan College students spoke regarding the need for public transportation.
Councilmember Morales reported the Integrated Waste Management and Central Coastal Community Energy bodies will be meeting in the coming weeks.
Councilmember Picha reported all members of the Council attended the Lights On parade.
Mayor Stephens reported she and the Interim City Manager began meeting with Amazon to discuss potential community partnerships.
9.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
1. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Resendiz - Revisions to Planning Commission Bylaws 4 Councilmember Resendiz provided comments regarding the need to review the Planning Commission's bylaws and processes.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to bring a future agenda item regarding review Planning Commission bylaws.
9.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Jim Pia thanked staff and the Hollister Downtown Association for their work to organize the Lights On parade.
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
10. SWEARING IN OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
City Clerk Jennifer Woodworth swore in Councilmember Priscilla de Anda to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
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