The Hollister City Council held its regular meeting on March 3, 2025, addressing several key topics and reports from council members. The meeting began with a request for reports from ad hoc and standing committees. Council Member Morales reported on the Integrated Waste Management committee, noting that the budget could not be approved due to outstanding questions. A special meeting will be scheduled to finalize the budget once additional information is received.

Council Member Resendiz provided an update on the Council of Governments (COG) meeting, highlighting discussions regarding Highway 156. Another council member shared insights from a tourism advisory committee meeting, where ideas were discussed to enhance tourism and promote local events, including a biker rally.

The council also reviewed two future agenda items: a potential policy on public communication and a discussion on the Planning Commission's tentative map approval process. Both items received unanimous support from council members for inclusion in future meetings.

City Manager David Maroney reported no updates at this time. The meeting then transitioned into closed session, where the council discussed labor negotiations, anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations concerning specific properties in Hollister.

Public comment was invited before the closed session, with Todd DuBois addressing the council. He proposed a project aimed at significant downtown investment and infrastructure improvements for senior care, expressing hope for collaboration with the city.

The council concluded the public comments and prepared to enter closed session, with a consensus to extend the meeting past the 10 PM hour if necessary. Overall, the meeting focused on budgetary discussions, future planning, and community engagement initiatives.