Members Present:
City Council of the City of Hollister
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
June 1, 2026, 6:30 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 6:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Acting City Clerk Gonzalez called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Resendiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Manager Cortez reported that at their closed session at the May 18, 2026, City Council Meeting, for item 11.2 the City Council unanimously voted to accept the offer given by the school district for the purchase of the City's portion of Nash Road between West Street and Monterey Street.
For item 11.3, regarding the provision of water services to the Valenzuela community, the City Council unanimously voted to continue services.
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5.1 PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Stephens presented the Proclamation to Airport Director Jeff Crechriou, who accepted it on behalf of his colleagues in the City's Parks and Recreation Department.
6. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
1 Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:36 p.m.
Bo Leland spoke regarding police department staffing and shared the Hollister Peace Officer Association's priorities moving forward. He spoke to the impacts that recent budget negotiations may have on an already lean force and the difficulties of retaining quality staff in a competitive workforce. He concluded by urging Council to prioritize public safety.
Maxwell Neff spoke about the anti -growth movement and shared that an anti - sprawl movement would be more sensible to the City's needs.
There being no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
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.
Councilmember Picha pulled Item 7.3 from the consent calendar.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:42 p.m.
There being no speakers for the consent agenda items, public comment was closed.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Approving the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 7.3.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda
Carried (5 to 0)
7.1 MAY 18, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7.2 WARRANT REGISTER JUNE 1, 2026
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General -Special - Enterprise -Assessment Funds attached.
Carried
7.4 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRPORT
2 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FOR DESIGN SERVICES OF THE
TAXIWAY A RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT THE HOLLISTER
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving application for and acceptance of a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program grant for design services of the Taxiway A Reconstruction project at the Hollister Municipal Airport ("FAA Grant"); and
2. Approving application for and acceptance of a State of California Caltrans match grant ("Caltrans Grant"); and
3. Authorizing Finance Department to make necessary accounting and budgetary entries; and
4. Authorizing City Manager or his/her designee ("Authorized Officers") to execute FAA grant applications, FAA grant agreements, and other necessary documents contemplated herein; and
5. Authorizing City Manager or his/her designee ("Authorized Officers") to execute Caltrans grant applications, Caltrans grant agreements, and other necessary documents contemplated herein; and
6. Authorizing and directing the Authorized Officers, and each of them, for and in the name of and on behalf of the City, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents that they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to, and comply with the terms and intent of the resolution. All actions heretofore taken by such officers and agents that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of the resolution shall hereby be ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects.
Carried
7.3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION BIPARTISAN
INFRASTRUCTURE LAW GRANT FOR AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN
UPDATE WITH NARRATIVE AND AGIS SURVEY FOR THE HOLLISTER
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Airport Director Crechriou presented the report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 6:54 p.m.
There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.
Moved by: Council Member Picha
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution:
1. Approving application for and acceptance of a U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant for Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Update with narrative and AGIS survey for the Hollister Municipal Airport ("FAA Grant"); and
2. Approving application for and acceptance of a State of California Caltrans match grant ("Caltrans Grant"); and
3. Authorizing Finance Department to make necessary accounting and budgetary entries; and
4. Authorizing City Manager or his/her designee ("Authorized Officers") to execute FAA grant applications, FAA grant agreements, and other necessary documents contemplated herein; and
5. Authorizing City Manager or his/her designee ("Authorized Officers") to execute Caltrans grant applications, Caltrans grant agreements, and other necessary documents contemplated herein; and
6. Authorizing and directing the Authorized Officers, and each of them, for and in the name of and on behalf of the City, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents that they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to, and comply with the terms and intent of the resolution. All actions heretofore taken by such officers and agents that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of the resolution shall hereby be ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects.
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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 21
OFF -SALE GENERAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE
AT THE GROCERY OUTLET LOCATED AT 550 TRES PINOS ROAD
Associate Planner Brendon Coye provided a presentation.
Steve Rawlings spoke on behalf of Grocery Outlet and stated that they agree with the conditions of approval outlined by staff and explained how they plan on displaying their product.
Dr. Resendiz requested that a condition be added to the Conditional Use Permit to store the liquor in an enclosed structure.
Mayor Stephens opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
There were no speakers for this item.
4 Mayor Stephens closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Picha
Adopting the resolution and adding a condition to the permit to store liquor items in an enclosed structure.
Ayes (2): Council Member Picha, and Council Member Resendiz Noes (3): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda
Failed via roll call vote (2 to 3)
Moved by: Mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Hold a public hearing and take the following actions: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving CUP 2025-3 2. Adopt a Resolution making a finding and determination that public convenience or necessity will be served by the issuance of a Type 21 Off -Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License.
Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried via roll call vote (5 to ©)
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
9.1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT WITH VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES,
INC.
Public Works Director Hernandez provided the staff report.
Mayor Stephens opened public comment at 7:22 p.m.
There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.
Moved by: Council Member Resendiz
Seconded by: Council Member Morales
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Seventh Amendment to the Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. at the City Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant (DWWTP).
5 Ayes (5): Mayor Stephens, Council Member Picha, Council Member Resendiz, Council Member Morales, and Council Member de Anda Carried (5 to 0)
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
1. SELECTION OF AN ALTERNATE COUNCIL MEMBER FOR THE
RALLY AD -HOC
Item withdraw.
10.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive informational reports from the City Council
Dr. Resendiz wished everyone a Happy Pride and expressed his pleasure at seeing the Pride flag flying from the City Hall flagpole.
Council Member Morales announced that we will see an increase in fees for Integrative Waste Management. She shared that the committee is considering if it will be a one-year or multi -year approach and will return with more information at a future meeting. She stated that they added the City Manager as part of the planned negotiations. She shared that 3CE will have an event on September 16 to review reports. She also announced that Heather from 3CE, who has supported the committee for several years, has announced that she is leaving her position and requested that the City send a thank -you letter. She concluded by requesting that a report regarding the delegation of authority contracts be brought monthly for community transparency purposes.
Council Member Picha shared that on Friday, May 29th, he attended a tour of the Jovy Aviation plant, and he was very impressed with what he saw.
Mayor Stephens reported that she attended the MEChA club graduation and honored some of the officers from that club and presented certificates from the City Council. She shared that she attended the tourism advisory committee, and they continue exploring design ideas for wayfinding/signage that highlight some of the tourist destinations within our county. There will be a large public workshop in the upcoming months to seek community feedback.
6 10.3 CITY MANAGER REPORT
• SEWER
• AIRPORT
City Manager Cortez spoke regarding the sewer and airport enterprise funds and the healthy state of those funds. She shared that the budget discussion will begin at the June 8th meeting. She stressed that difficult times are ahead and the next few years will be difficult yet, we will endure.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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