Hollister 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Agricultural Lands Preservation Program Revised Draft EIR

The City of Hollister has approved modifications to its 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, collectively referred to as the Modified Project, which reduces the previously established Sphere of Influence and adjusts land use designations to promote infill and intensification within existing urban boundaries. These revisions align with state regulations and guidance, ensuring consistency in planning practices and environmental compliance. The Agricultural Lands Preservation Program now requires a minimum two-acre conservation easement dedication for every one acre of agricultural land converted to non-agricultural use, establishing a 2:1 mitigation ratio to protect farmland. Environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act has been completed via a Certified Environmental Impact Report and subsequent Addendum, evaluating impacts on biological resources, transportation, hazardous materials, wildfire risk, seismic hazards, noise, and air quality, with findings categorized according to significance thresholds such as cancer risk above 10 in 1 million and hazard index above 1.0. The project’s performance is situated within Hollister, California, with regulatory oversight and compliance responsibilities resting with the City of Hollister as the lead agency. Key administrative functions are coordinated through the Parks and Recreation Director and Planning Manager, who serve as primary contacts for public and intergovernmental communications. While the scope includes implementation of Best Management Practices for stormwater, noise, and wildfire mitigation, as well as compliance with CALGreen, MWELO, and local municipal codes, no formal contract structure, pricing, procurement clauses, or contracting officer designations are present in the documentation. The effort is framed as an environmental planning and regulatory compliance initiative rather than a traditional government procurement, with no identified contract type, invoice processing system, payment office details, or accounting codes such as TAS or AAC. Supporting documentation, including Health Risk Assessments and Water Supply Assessments, has been prepared and incorporates references to state and federal standards like the Uniform Building Code and Department of Transportation regulations, but no attachments, packaging requirements, inspection protocols, or offeror certifications are formally delineated. The modification was formally approved on April 20, 2026, filed with the San Benito County Clerk-Recorder on April 23, 2026, and published for public notice on May 28, 2026, under State Clearinghouse No. 2021040277.