City of Hollister City Council Meeting- August 17/2026

The City of Hollister City Council held a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, where several procurement and policy-related topics were discussed. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval and continuation of general plan amendments and pre-zone projects, which were deferred due to lack of quorum. The council also discussed rescinding and updating the city's traffic calming measures policy to allow staff-level determination of appropriate traffic calming solutions, emphasizing a comprehensive approach beyond just speed humps. Additionally, the council initiated a discussion on potentially adopting a more robust spay and neuter ordinance for animals, inspired by Seaside's successful model, with plans to engage the community and bring back detailed proposals including cost considerations. The city manager reported on a $1.2 million fund infusion from the sale of Maple Street property, which is earmarked for capital projects rather than salaries, and provided updates on major water infrastructure projects, including the Sisquoc Dam expansion, highlighting the need for shovel-ready projects to secure state and federal funding. The meeting concluded with a closed session on anticipated litigation.