CITY OF HOLLISTER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 18, 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
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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.)
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.)
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City of Hollister City Council Meeting
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.CLOSED SESSION REPORT
5.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1 PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 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 MAY 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER MAY 18, 2026
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise- Assessment Funds attached.
7.3 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL AB 481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
REPORT FOR THE HOLLISTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution accepting the report.
7.4 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A TRAFFIC GRANT FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Police Department to apply for a traffic enforcement grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
7.5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY OF THE 1620 BUENA VISTA MULTI-FAMILY SUBDIVISION, TRACT 361 FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 ANNEXATION City of Hollister City Council Meeting
NO. 28 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES)
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the 1620 Buena Vista Multi-family Subdivision, Tract 361 into CFD#5.
7.6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE 1620 BUENA VISTA MULTI-FAMILY SUBDIVISION, TRACT 361, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #4 ANNEXATION NO. 65 (PUBLIC FACILITIES SERVICES) COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution approving the annexation of the 1620 Buena Vista Multi-family Subdivision, Tract 361 into CFD#4.
7.7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 2027 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution approving a list of projects funded by SB1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
7.8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL TAX SHARING AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BENITO FOR LAFCO ANNEXATION REQUEST 2024-549
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
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.PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AND APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT,
BOUNDARY DIAGRAM, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS OF LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 93-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Adopt a resolution approving the final engineer’s report, confirming the boundary and assessments, and ordering the levy and collection of assessments of Landscape and Lighting District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
9.COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 DISCUSSION REGARDING BICYCLE SAFETY THROUGHOUT THE CITY COUNCIL NEXT STEPS:
Discuss concerns regarding bike safety and provide direction to staff, if needed.
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 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 City of Hollister City Council Meeting
Standing City Council Committees.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
1.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
•Airport
•Sewer
•HR1 Impacts on Sewer and Water Rates
11.CLOSED SESSION
11.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code section 54954.5 (e)
Title: City Manager
11.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code § 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation: Final Offer to Negotiate Purchase of Right of Way in Hollister Prior to Commencement of Eminent Domain Proceedings from San Benito High School District.
11.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code § 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation: State Board Request/Demand for water services (Valenzuela Water)
11.4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Ana Cortez and City Attorney Nick Clair
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 521; Hollister Firefighters Union (HFFU), Local 3395; Hollister Peace Officer Association (HPOA); and un-represented employees
12.ADJOURNMENT
13.VERIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
The agenda for the City Council of the City of Hollister's regular meeting of May 18, 2026, was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on May 15, 2026 per Government Code Section 54954.2.
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