CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, April 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Roxanne Stephens, Mayor Ana Cortez, 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
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:
https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhollistercalifornia1489
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.)
If you wish to make a public comment remotely during the meeting, please use the zoom registration link below:
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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].
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 City of Hollister City Council Meeting
between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.)
Notice to anyone attending any public meeting: The meeting may be broadcast live on Cable Channel 17 and/or recorded or photographed. Recent City Council meetings may also be viewed at www.CMAP.com and periodically on Cable Channel 17.
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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 YOUTH'S VOICES ON IMPROVING HOLLISTER
Receive a presentation from Julia Nordstrom, Hollister High School 11th Grade Student
5.2 WATER AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
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 MARCH 16, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 APPROVE MARCH 19, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
7.3 WARRANT REGISTER APRIL 6, 2026
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessment Funds attached.
7.4 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE BUSINESS
ADVISORY COMMISSION
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Ratify the appointments of Adam Hill and Peter Lago to fill vacancies on the Business Advisory Commission.
7.5 AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 1.06 TO THE CITY OF HOLLISTER
MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN CITY CONTRACTS, CONVEYANCES, AND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRING
THE CITY SEAL
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COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 1.06 to the City Municipal Code to delegate authority to the City Manager to sign City contracts, conveyances, and instruments requiring the City seal.
7.6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.06.210 OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE CITY MANAGER’S PURCHASING
AUTHORITY FOR SERVICES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES TO $220,000.00
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt an ordinance amending section 3.06.210 of the City Municipal Code to increase the City Manager’s purchasing authority for services, materials, equipment, or supplies to Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000.00).
7.7 A RESOLUTION CALLING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR ELECTION OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 AND 3, AND THE CITY TREASURER
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution calling for the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities; requesting consolidation with the statewide general election and election services from the San Benito County Board of Supervisors; and providing regulations for candidates’ statements.
7.8 CITY COUNCIL POLICY OUTLINING THE PROCEDURES OF CALLING SPECIAL
MEETINGS
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution approving a City Council policy to govern the process of calling a special meeting of the City Council.
7.9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EMC PLANNING GROUP FOR PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE 851
SUNNYSLOPE ROAD PROJECT
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with EMC Planning Group for environmental consulting services and associated technical studies for 851 Sunnyslope Road (Site and Architectural Review 2025-5 and Tentative Map 2025-4).
7.10 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 93-1 AND ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PREPARE AND FILE THE REQUIRED REPORT WITH THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution approving the initiation of proceedings for the levy and collection of the FY 2026/2027 Annual Assessment for Landscape and Lighting District No. 93-1 and order the City Engineer to prepare and file the required report.
7.11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES,
INC TO PURCHASE AND REPLACE MEMBRANE MODULES AND PARTS FOR TWO (2) MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR TREATMENT TRAINS AT THE DOMESTIC City of Hollister City Council Meeting
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Authorization with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. for the purchase and installation of replacement membrane modules and parts for two (2) Membrane Bioreactor treatment trains at the Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant.
7.12 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING ADDITIONAL SEWER WORK, APPROVING A FUND
TRANSFERS, AND RELATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT, FOR THE WEST
GATEWAY ROUNDABOUT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CONTRACT WITH GRANITE ROCK COMPANY
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Ratifying additional sewer work performed within the project limits in the amount of $103,480, which was not included in the prior resolution approved by Council; and
2. Approving a transfer, and related budget adjustment, of an additional $103,480 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund (Fund 660) to Fund 275 to cover the cost of this additional sewer work; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with Granite Rock Company to reflect this additional sewer work and adjust the total contract amount from $4,547,134 to $4,650,614.
8.COUNCIL BUSINESS
8.1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Approve the consolidation of the Community Development Department into Public Works, Police, Finance, and Parks Departments leading to the elimination of three non-represented positions.
8.2 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-106 AND ADOPTING THE
REVISED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR NAMING AND RENAMING OF
CITY ASSETS
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution 2021-106 and adopting a revised naming policy for City of Hollister Assets.
8.3 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-101 (NAMING A CITY PARK THE “CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY PARK”)
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution 2023-101, A Resolution of the City Council naming a city park the “Cesar Chavez Community Park”
8.4 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 2022-139 AND 2022-146 (RENAMED UNION ROAD TO CESAR CHAVEZ WAY AND SUBSEQUENTLY TO
AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ)
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolutions Nos. 2022-139 and 2022-146, which renamed a segment of Union Road to Cesar Chavez Way and subsequently to Avenida Cesar Chavez.
9.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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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.
9.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.
9.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
•Economic Development
•Sewer
•Water
10.CLOSED SESSION
10.1 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 (1 case).
11.ADJOURNMENT
12.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister regular meeting of April 6, 2026 was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on April 3, 2026 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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