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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollister public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Falcon Nano drone and bird detection field testing
NASA Ames and partner companies like Hidden Level want to install passive radio-frequency sensors at two airport locations to collect data that will help safely integrate drones and advanced air mobility aircraft into the national airspace. The commission recommended the City Council approve the airport use agreements.
Meridian Village continuation
The big 219-unit Meridian Village housing project south of Meridian Street didn't get heard — the applicant asked to push it to November 19. Residents following that debate will have to wait another two months.
340 Bridgevale affordable rental housing sewer agreement
A 53-unit, 100% affordable rental project outside city limits will get city sewer service, with annexation to follow. It's the first test of the city's stipulated agreement with state HCD on fair housing.
Community Development Department overhaul
After public complaints, the city added permit-center staff, expanded appointments, triaged emails, and enabled payments at all counters — quick fixes ahead of a March 12 joint Planning Commission/council meeting.
JRVS Ventures hangar proposal transparency concerns
JRVS wants to replace a 2,200-square-foot storage building with a 15,000-square-foot hangar. Commissioner Watt objected that the unsigned proposal lacks lease terms, displaces a month-to-month storage tenant, and doesn't identify who is behind the investment group.
204 Hawkins affordable housing litigation
In closed session, the council voted unanimously to sue to enforce an affordable housing agreement at 204 Hawkins — a move aimed at holding a developer to its housing obligations.
851 Sunnyslope Road project environmental review
The council authorized releasing an RFP for the CEQA environmental document — an early step in moving the Sunnyslope project forward.