Members Present:
City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
December 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City HaII
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 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jennifer Thompson read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 5:31 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 5:31 p.m.
Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 5:31 p.m.
3.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code.
1 case — Notice of Violation from the Department of Housing and Community Development
3.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
1 Property: 190 Maple Ave., Hollister, CA 95023
Agency Negotiator: Jim Pia, Interim City Manager
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms and Conditions
The closed session ended at 6:26 p.m.
Mayor Stephens convened the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jennifer Thompson stated no reportable action was taken in closed session.
6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No speakers present.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Morales pulled Item 7.1 from the consent calendar.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:32 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:32 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
The consent calendar items are approved as presented, except for Item 7.1.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda
Carried (5 to 0)
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER DECEMBER 15, 2025
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General -Special - Enterprise -Assessments funds attached.
Carried
7.3 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
2 Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Hollister and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System.
Carried
7.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
PARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN AIR ADVANTAGE CONSORTIUM
FOR A SUBMISSION TO THE FAA eVTOL INTEGRATION PILOT
PROGRAM
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution:
1. Approving the City of Hollister participation in the American Air Advantage (A3) Consortium and in the December 19, 2025, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) submission; and
2. Authorizing the Airport Director to execute a non -binding Letter of Commitment (LOC) on behalf of the Hollister Municipal Airport; and
3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a non -binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on behalf of the City of Hollister; and
4. Directing staff to continue engagement with the Monterey Bay Tech Hub and the (A3) consortium and return to Council with periodic updates as the FAA evaluation process advances.
Carried
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ANNUAL
ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving the CFD 2 Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Carried
7.6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 4 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES) FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ANNUAL
ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
3 Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving the CFD 4 Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Carried
7.7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ANNUAL
ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving the CFD 5 Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Carried
7.8 A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM FIRE IMPACT FEES TO
MAKE FULL PAYMENT FOR INCOMING TILLER TRUCK
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution authorizing a budget adjustment to appropriate the full contract cost for the Rosenbauer Tiller Truck from Fund 713 (CFD #5), consistent with Council direction in Resolution 2024-76.
Carried
7.9 A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING HOLLISTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERFORMED ANNUAL INSPECTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION
13146.4 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND
ACCEPTING THE COMPLIANCE REPORTING FOR STATE
MANDATED LOCAL PROGRAMS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1205
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution accepting the compliance reporting for state -mandated local programs for Senate Bill No. 1205 pursuant to Section 13146.4 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to fire protection regarding certain occupancies annual inspections.
Carried
4 7.10 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ASSET FORFEITURE DISTRIBUTION
FROM UNIFIED NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (UNET) OF
$34,934.84 AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A MOBILE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $34,934.84 from asset forfeiture cases from prior UNET investigations for the purchase in this fiscal year (25-26) of a mobile surveillance system for the police department.
Carried
7.1 APPROVE THE DECEMBER 1, 2025 SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Council Member Resendiz
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 16.64 GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN ITS ENTIRETY
Planning Manager Eva Kelly provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
Seconded by: Council Member Resendiz
Introduce an Ordinance repealing Chapter 16.64 Growth Management Program from the Municipal Code and schedule a second reading and adoption for the January 5, 2026, City Council meeting.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
5 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROADSHOWS
INC. FOR OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2026
HOLLISTER INDEPENDENCE RALLY
Parks and Recreation Director Charles Wall provided the staff report.
Councilmember Resendiz suggested entering into a multi -year agreement with Roadshows, Inc., such as a three to five year agreement.
Interim City Manager Jim Pia suggested a future agreement with Roadshows, Inc. could be multi -year, but recommended approval of the proposed agreement for the 2026 Independence Rally.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:55 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:55 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member de Anda
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Roadshows Inc. for operational management services for the 2026 Hollister Independence Rally and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the agreement.
Ayes (4): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, and Council Member de Anda
Noes (1): Council Member Morales
Carried (4 to 1)
9.2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TJKM FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY ACTION PLAN AND GRANT
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SAFE STREETS FOR ALL (SS4A)
GRANT
This item was continued to future meeting.
9.3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALENDAR FOR 2026
Interim City Manager Jim Pia provided the staff report.
Councilmember Morales suggested changing the Council regular meetings to the second and fourth Mondays by ordinance.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:05 p.m.
6 There were no speakers for this item.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:05 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a resolution approving the 2026 City Council meeting calendar to assist with the scheduling of City Council meetings.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
9.4 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVISIT THE PROCESS AND BYLAWS
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BRING BACK PROPOSED
CHANGES FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Interim City Manager Jim Pia provided the staff report.
Councilmember Morales suggested postponing the item until later in 2026, such as late spring or early summer.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:32 p.m.
Peter Hernandez, member of the Hollister Planning Commission, supported changes to the Planning Commission's bylaws to give it more authority.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 7:35 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with amendments to the Planning Commission Bylaws to allow the Planning Commission Chair to have input on the Planning Commission agenda and to have the authority to place items on the the Planning Commission agenda for City Council consideration. Additionally staff is directed to provide the Planning Commission with updates on proposed development projects.
10. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Picha reported the Fire Protection Advisory Committee met on December 11, 2025 and provided direction regarding meeting time and received information related to the fire district feasibility study and a proposed cost recovery ordinance.
Mayor Stephens reported the San Benito County Tourism Advisory Committee met and proclaimed San Benito County "The Home of Pinnacles National Park" and discussed possible funding options for public 7 art projects. Mayor Stephens reported the San Benito Council of Governments met and discussed the draft Regional Transportation Plan, which will also be discussed on January 15, 2026 and received a year in review report. Mayor Stephens reported the San Benito County Local Area Formation Committee met.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
1 CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Jim Pia thanked the Council, staff, and the City Attorney for their work in 2025.
1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
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