Members Present:
City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
March 2, 2026, 6:30 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 6:32 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Maxwell Neff spoke regarding the railway in Hollister and suggested allowing passenger trains on the railway would help alleviate commute congestion.
5. CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:40 p.m.
There were no speakers for the consent agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 6:40 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Morales
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
1 Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 APPROVE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
5.2 WARRANT REGISTER MARCH 2, 2026
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General -Special - Enterprise -Assessment Funds attached.
5.3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MELTON DESIGN
GROUP, INC
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Melton Design Group, Inc., to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year, such that the Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2028.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Picha and Mayor Stephens reported on a recent meeting of the San Benito County Council of Governments.
Councilmember Morales reported she and Mayor Stephens attended an event held by Speaker Rivas in Sacramento where he hosted a regional gathering of elected leaders.
6.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
No reports
1. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ana Cortez provided an update after her first month in Hollister, including strengths and priorities. City Manager Cortez reported on the Police Department's RIMS program, work done to address odors at the domestic wastewater treatment plant, implementation of water rates, etc.
Mayor Stephens requested additional information at a future meeting regarding the procedures used to restrict access to police records to only authorized personnel.
Councilmember Resendiz requested additional information at a future meeting regarding which development projects are currently connected to the City's wastewater treatment plant and projects already approved for connection. Councilmember Resendiz requested additional information at a future meeting regarding the City's water use and water blend. 2 1. UPDATED CITY COUNCIL PROJECTS
7. CLOSED SESSION
City Manager Ana Cortez read the closed session item titles.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 8:24 p.m.
There were no speakers for the closed session agenda items.
Mayor Stephens closed public comment at 8:24 p.m.
Mayor Stephens convened the meeting into closed session at 8:25 p.m.
7.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Ana Cortez Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521, Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU) , Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA), and un-represented employees.
7.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation): 1 case
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Woodworth, City Clerk
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