City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION

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.

MAY 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

WARRANT REGISTER MAY 18, 2026

COUNCIL NEXT STEPS: Ratify and approve the Warrant Registers for the General-Special-Enterprise-Assessment Funds attached.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DISCUSSION REGARDING BICYCLE SAFETY THROUGHOUT THE CITY

COUNCIL NEXT STEPS: Discuss concerns regarding bike safety and provide direction to staff, if needed.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Receive oral reports from members regarding the activities of various Ad Hoc and Standing City Council Committees.

CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

- Airport - Sewer - HR1 Impacts on Sewer and Water Rates

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Government Code section 54954.5 (e) Title: City Manager

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.

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)

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

ADJOURNMENT

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 or May 15, 2026 per Government Code Section 54954.2.