CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, January 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor Jim Pia, Interim City Manager Rudy Picha, Council Member, District 1 Jennifer P. Thompson, 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
Special and Regular Meeting of the Hollister City Council 5:00 PM Special Meeting- Closed Session
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
As of January 1, 2023, the Levine Act (Government Code Section 84308) applies to City Council proceedings involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, no Council Member shall accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or their agent, or from any participant or their agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the City or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding. Any Council Member who has received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from a party or their agent, or from a participant or their agent, shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the decision.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308(d), any party to a covered proceeding before the Council is required, and any participant to such a proceeding is strongly urged, to disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made within the preceding 12 months by them or their agent to any Council Member. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, if any; the name of the recipient; the amount of the contribution; and the date the contribution was made.
The disclosure shall occur in the manner required under Government Code Section 84308 and any applicable state or local regulations, opinions, or policies. No party or their agent, and no participant or their agent, shall make a contribution of more than $500 to any Council Member during the proceeding or for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in that proceeding.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.
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.)
Requests to make presentations to the City Council should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least ten days before the City Council meeting. It is customary for City staff members to review such matters before the formal presentation so that the City Council may have the benefit of all available data. PowerPoint presentations must be presented to the City Clerk by noon on the day of the City Council meeting.
The public may watch the meeting via live stream at:
City of Hollister Website
https://pub-hollister.escribemeetings.com/
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http://cmaptv.com/government/
City of Hollister YouTube Channel:
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Public Participation:
The public may attend meetings.
NOTICE: The City Council will hold its public meetings in person, with a virtual option for public participation based on availability. The City of Hollister utilizes Zoom teleconferencing technology for virtual public participation; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, regarding the adequacy, reliability, or availability of the use of this platform in this manner. Participation by members of the public through this means is at their own risk. (Zoom teleconferencing may not be available at all meetings.)
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 636-4300. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to attempt to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II].
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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.CLOSED SESSION
3.1 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 (3 cases)
3.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
3.3 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
3.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Cain, Robert et al vs. City of Hollister et al, San Benito County Superior Court Case CU-22-00087
4.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5.CLOSED SESSION REPORT
6.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
7.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.
8.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.
8.1 APPROVE DECEMBER 8, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
8.2 APPROVE DECEMBER 12, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
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8.3 APPROVE DECEMBER 13, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
8.4 APPROVE DECEMBER 15, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
8.5 WARRANT REGISTER JANUARY 05, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessments funds attached.
8.6 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 16.64 GROWTH MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM IN ITS ENTIRETY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance repealing Chapter 16.64 Growth Management Program from the Municipal Code.
8.7 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE BUSINESS
ADVISORY COMMISSION AND PARKS, ARTS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify the appointments of Peter Hernandez to fill a vacancy on the Business Advisory Commission and Francisco Rodriguez to fill a vacancy on the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture Commission.
8.8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN
RESOURCES DIVISION, RECLASSIFYING THE HUMAN RESOURCES
TECHNICIAN II TO HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, AND RECLASSIFYING THE
PUBLIC WORKS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS MANAGER TO MANAGEMENT
ANALYST
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the reorganization of the Human Resources Division by transferring the Division from the Administrative Services Department to the City Manager’s Office and establishing a new classification titled Human Resources Officer and authorizing a Management Analyst position to the Public Works Department to replace an existing classification.
8.9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL TAX SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BENITO FOR LAFCo ANNEXATION REQUEST 2024- 549
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a required Residential Tax Sharing Agreement with the County of San Benito to allow for an owner-initiated annexation of seven parcels included in LAFCo Annexation Request 2024-549.
8.10 A RESOLUTION RENEWING A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR EUPHORIC LIFE INC. TO OPERATE A CANNABIS MANUFACTURING FACILITY AT 807 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE (APN 056-270-012-000)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the renewal of a regulatory permit for Euphoric Life Inc. to operate a cannabis manufacturing facility located at 807 Industrial Drive for the 2026/2027 period.
8.11 A RESOLUTION RENEWING A REGULATORY PERMIT FOR EUPHORIC LIFE City of Hollister City Council Meeting
INC. TO OPERATE A CANNABIS DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AT 807 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE (APN 056-270-012-000)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the renewal of a regulatory permit for Euphoric Life Inc. to operate a cannabis distribution facility located at 807 Industrial Drive for the 2026/2027 period.
8.12 FORMALLY RECEIVE AND ACCEPT THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-22 ANNUAL AUDIT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Formally receive and accept the final draft of the FY 2021-22 annual audit, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit.
8.13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF
EXPIRED AND OBSOLETE BALLISTIC VESTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authoring the police department to dispose of the obsolete ballistic vests.
9.COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH ANA CORTEZ
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the City Manager Employment Agreement with Ana Cortez.
9.2 UPDATE ON GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive an update from staff on the General Plan and Housing Element.
9.3 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO BRING BACK OPTIONS,
INCLUDING POLICIES AND A POSSIBLE ORDINANCE THAT CAN ADDRESS
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS THAT ARE VACANT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss options for addressing the effects of closed commercial buildings, and authorize staff to work to bring back options, including policies and a possible ordinance that can address commercial buildings that have been closed.
9.4 DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL EVENT AND BANNER PERMIT FEES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss and provide direction regarding the City’s current and proposed fees for special events and banners. Staff recommends an update to the City’s fee schedule to include reimbursement of actual costs related to special event and banner permit fees with a 50% discount for non-profit organizations and governmental agencies.
Fees are recommended to be implemented on a phased approach with a 10% increase per year until the fee reaches the City’s actual costs.
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 City of Hollister City Council Meeting
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
Councilmember Morales - City Council Meeting Date Change
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
11.ADJOURNMENT
12.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of January 5, 2026 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on January 2, 2026 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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