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City of Hollister City Council Meeting -6/29/2026
Published: Jun 29, 2026
Retired Annuitant Appointed Interim Parks and Recreation Director
The City Council adopted a resolution approving the temporary employment of a retired annuitant as the interim Parks and Recreation Director. This appointment is authorized under Government Code Section 21221G, which allows temporary employment of a retired annuitant due to a leave of absence, provided the position requires specialized skills and the employment does not exceed one year. The retired annuitant possesses the necessary specialized experience to ensure continuity within the department during the incumbent's absence. The council also agreed to defer the appointment of a council member to the finance committee until August.
City Presents Positive 2025 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report
The city presented an informational report on its 2025 Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. Key findings included zero detections of E. coli, total coliform, and PFAS, and historic lows in nitrate levels. Over 800 water quality tests were conducted, confirming the city's ability to meet customer demand. In 2025, the city produced over 1 billion gallons of water, with various sources including groundwater wells and water treatment plants. Water consumption rose slightly due to infrastructure improvements and conservation efforts. The report also highlighted the reduction of total trihalomethanes and ongoing efforts to comply with hexavalent chromium regulations, with an approved plan from the State Water Resources Control Board.
City Amends Authorized Representative for Housing Allocation Program
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing an amendment to the authorized representative for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program. The amendment changes the authorized signatory from the Development Services Director to the Mayor or a designee, specifically the Finance Director, following council approval. This change is required by the HCD to meet legal requirements for PLHA documents and ensures the city can complete its PLHA application. There is no change to the grant funding, approved activities, or the city's five-year PLHA allocation plan. The resolution was adopted via a roll call vote.
City Council Approves SEIU MOU and Forms Financial Oversight Task Force
The City Council approved a resolution approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a one-year term with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521, effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This successor MOU resulted from good faith negotiations and maintains the status quo regarding salaries and employer benefit contributions, reflecting a balanced approach to fiscal responsibility and long-term financial stability. The council also approved the formation of an 11-member Financial Oversight Task Force, comprising one council member, representatives from the finance department, SEIU, police association, fire association, and six community members. This task force will review financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and forecast assumptions, operating in six-month terms. The council decided to consider adding a treasurer and a middle manager to the task force. The decision was made to move forward with adopting the resolution for the task force, with a motion to adopt and a subsequent roll call vote.
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