Remarks by Roxanne Stephens
310 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 13
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“Okay, so that was really, really a cool experience. And yeah, lots of hard work goes into recovery. So I'm really glad that we're able to acknowledge that. We'll move on to 4.2, receive a report on the Eagle Scout project completed by the Hollister Police Animal Shelter in August of 2026. The report will come from the Eagle Scout, Riley Wells. Riley, come to the podium.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Well, first of all, I think we should give this young man a round of applause for what an incredible project. Thank you.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Another round of applause for this incredible gentleman. And thank you, Chief Reynoso and the staff at the shelter for supporting this young man. Incredible project. Okay, so we are going to move on with our next item, 4.3, Council of San Benito County Governments, and this will be executive director Binu Abraham, who will be presenting on just giving us an update on what's happening and also giving us some information about how people can stay informed and what's happening, all things roads, well, highways and public transportation in general. Okay, Bino, take it away.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much for that. recap of what we've been working on for the last year or so appreciate it that you were able to come in and bring that presentation to us so i'm going to check to see if there's any questions or comments and questions or comments on this side. Council Member Morales, go ahead.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Okay, thank you for that. And then thank you for that update. We may ask you at another point to come back with some more updates. And we'll let you know, maybe in several months or something, get a little bit more project updates, especially around how we're progressing with all the studies and making sure that we're on the projected timeline. Yes, and then again, I just wanna acknowledge Commissioner Tiffany, thank you for your hard work at the state level and keeping the focus on San Bernardino County and the city of Hollister. So thank you so much for your work up there and the advocacy.…”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Okay, thank you for that. Let's move on to our consent agenda. So do any members of the council have any brief questions or comments on any item on the consent agenda? Council Member Morales.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Okay. Okay, so we'll pull that. Other than that, any other questions or comments? Okay, so let's go to public comment on the consent agenda. Any public speakers on the consent agenda? Okay, so let's bring it back, and I will call for an action on all items except the one that was pulled. So can I get a motion on that?”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Okay, so then let's move then to the pulled item. And that is 6.3. Is that right? 6.3? Yes. Okay. Okay, go ahead.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Have they submitted their applications for the appointment? Yeah, there is. It's a really short, simple one, but did you have to go through that? I don't believe we can appoint them today.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Right? And you can go through the... Well, go ahead, Jessica. Go ahead.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Yeah, and it's not a super extensive one. It should be pretty simple. And then city clerk or others in the city clerk's office can help with that process as well.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Great. Okay, thanks for that. Well, thanks for finding for finding a couple of other prospective applicants because it's an important company. Okay, so with that, let's move back to that item and see if anybody have any questions or comments on that particular item. No. Okay, so let me check with public comment and public comments on that particular item. No, no. Okay, so bring it back for an action, please.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Any opposed? Okay, so then let's move on with council business. So we're going to move on to 7.1, and that is June 30th, 2026 budget to actual treasury report, building permit report, financial reports, general fund, and contracts. So can we get a staff report on that item?”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“And then just knowing that we have to do one action per item, but the summary of those items are their same June 30th, 2026 budget to actual financial reporting. And the other items are water fund, sewer fund, airport fund, and I think I read the other one, the airport fund, treasury report, building permits and contracts. Okay, so yeah, let's hear all of them at the same time. Thank you.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Okay, do we have any questions on any of the funds? Any questions on the side?”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Okay. Other questions? No. Okay. Do we have any public comments on any of these items?”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Okay, so then let me check with our city manager, maybe our city clerk. Do we need an action? Yeah, I assume that we needed an action on this, but maybe not.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026
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“Okay, any other questions or comments on this? Oh, Council Member Pichet, can you just give me a sec? Council Member Morales, go ahead.”
City Council · Sep 21, 2026