City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 15, 2022
City of Gilroy
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 15, 2022
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Marie Blankley.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Marques led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Invocation
Invocation was led by Pastor Quirke from South Valley Community Church.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Pham declared the posting of the agenda.
Attendee Name Title Status
Marie Blankley Mayor Present
Rebeca Armendariz Council Member Present
Dion Bracco Council Member Present
Zach Hilton Council Member Present
Peter Leroe-Muñoz Vice Mayor Present
Carol Marques Council Member Present
Fred Tovar Council Member Present
1.2. Orders of the Day
There were none.
1.3. Employee Introductions
Finance Director Sangha introduced Financial Analyst Dawn Allen.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
2.1. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
3.1. Annual Parks and Recreation Commission Presentation Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Graham provided the presentation to Council.
3.2. Presentation from SCC Office of Supportive Housing SCC Office of Supportive Housing Director Consuelo Hernandez provided the presentation to Council and answered Council Members questions.
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3.3 PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON
THE AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
The following individuals spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Paul Lynam spoke about the proposed electronic billboard ordinance and requested Council to carefully review the initial study that he presented to Council and recommend for a full environmental impact report.
Marty Estrada spoke on in favor of Youth Center with a pool within the City.
Araceli Vaquera thanked Chief Espinoza and Gilroy Police Department for their services and addressed the issues that occur in her of her neighborhood.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco had nothing to report.
Council Member Armendáriz had nothing to report.
Council Member Marques had nothing to report.
Council Member Hilton reported on Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center Board and Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board. He also welcomed youth of Gilroy back to school. Lastly, he stated he will be introducing a safe-storage firearms ordinance under Future Council Initiated Agenda Items at the September 12th meeting.
Council Member Tovar reported on Gourmet Alley Ad Hoc Committee.
Vice Mayor Leroe-Muñoz had nothing to report.
Mayor Blankley reported SCRWA, VTA Board of Directors, and VTA Policy Advisory Committee.
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
There were none listed.
6. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Tovar requested to agendize having March 31st as Cesar Chavez Day (March 31st) as an official city holiday. The request received unanimous support.
Council Member Armendariz requested staff for an inventory of available park acreage facilities and activities in the City, specifically that are youth focused and accessible to low income families. City Administrator Forbis stated that he could provide a report to Council as Council Correspondence.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
7.1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Aug 1, 2022 6:00 PM A motion was made to approve the minutes.
7.2. Acceptance of the City Fiscal Year 2020-21 Federal Single Audit, and the Amended Annual Comprehensive Financial and Single Audit Reports for Fiscal Year 2019-20
A motion was made to accept and file the City Fiscal Year 2020-21 Federal Single Audit and accept file the City’s amended Annual Comprehensive Financial and Single Audit reports for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
7.3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Budget Amendments in Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adding $244,000 from the Office of the District Attorney and $172,550 from the Probation Office to the Gang Prevention and Intervention Fund
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2022-63
7.4. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to Release Unclaimed Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with California Government Code Section 50053 and Section 50055 A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2022-64
7.5. Adoption of an Ordinance approving a Planned Unit Development Zoning Amendment (Z 21-04) for property located on Gurries Drive (APN: 790-35- 038, 039, & 054)
A motion was made to adopt the Ordinance.
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 2022-06
7.6. Adoption of an Ordinance approving 700 W Sixth Street Rezoning from Professional Office (PO) to Single Family Residential (R1) Zone A motion was made to adopt the Ordinance.
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 2022-07
7.7. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion, and Reduction of the Faithful Performance and Payment Security Bonds for Property Improvement Agreement No. 2018-03, Montonico – Tract 10345 A motion was made to approve the Notice of Acceptance of completion.
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7.8. Approval of the Annual Evaluation Report for the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information Associated with the Community Rating System of the National Flood Insurance Program A motion was made to approve the item.
7.9. Purchase of Five Dodge Durango Police Pursuit Vehicles Via Alameda County Tag-On Bid Process (Master Contract No. 902035)
A motion was made to approve the item.
8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
8.1. Award of Contract to CSG Consultants for the Design of the Gourmet Alley and Railroad Alley Pedestrian and Bicycle Beautification Improvements Project (No. 22-RFP-PW-478) in the amount of $343,240 with a Project Contingency of $34,760 (~10%) and Approve a Project Expenditure of $378,000
Public Works Director Jordan gave a brief presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no comments, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and appropriating proposed expenditure amendments.
b) Award a contract to CSG Consultants in the amount of $343,240 with a project contingency of $34,760 (approximately 10%) for the design of the Gourmet Alley and Railroad Alley Pedestrian and Bicycle Beautification Improvements Project, No. 22-RFP-PW-478 and authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract and associated documents.
RESULT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO CSG
CONSULTANTS
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2022-65
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Adoption of An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Adopting a Short-Term Interim Franchise Agreement with Recology South Valley for Solid Waste Hauling Services and a Finding that Its Action in Adopting the Ordinance is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) In that the Proposed Ordinance Will Continue an Existing State-Mandated Program for the Protection of Public Health and the Environment, and None of the Circumstances in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 Apply.
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Mayor Blankley asked the Council if they have any ex-parte communications to disclose. There were none disclosed.
Senior Management Analyst Atkins gave staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 PM.
There being no comments, Mayor Blankley closed the public hearing at 6:55 PM.
Possible Action:
a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive any further reading.
RESULT: READ TITLE ORDINANCE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
City Clerk Pham read aloud the title of the ordinance.
b) Adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving a short-term interim franchise agreement with Recology South Valley for solid waste hauling services.
RESULT: ADOPT 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 2022-08
9.2. Establishment of Application Fees for Flying a Commemorative Flag at City Hall
Mayor Blankley asked the Council if they have any ex-parte communications to disclose. Mayor Blankley disclosed she emailed two residents about the item.
Senior Management Analyst Atkins gave staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 PM.
There being no comments, Mayor Blankley closed the public hearing at 7:00 PM.
Possible Action:
Council adopt the resolution to establish an application fee for flying commemorative flags at City Hall.
RESULT: APPROVE [5 TO 2]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
NAYS: Rebeca Armendariz, Zach Hilton
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Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2022-66
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none listed.
11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
11.1. Approve a Marketing and Economic Development Agreement with the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
City Administrator Forbis gave staff presentation. He and Gilroy Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Turner responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Ron Kirkish spoke about the need of an adversarial system between labor and business.
There being no further comments, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Possible Action:
Approve a Marketing and Economic Development Agreement with the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce for an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $50,000, Plus a Percentage of Administrative Grant Funding for the Business Community Received, and Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Agreement.
RESULT: APPROVE WITH SPECIFIC VERBIAGE THAT NONE OF
THE CITY FUNDS GOES TO SPECIFIC POLITICAL
ENDORSEMENTS [6 TO 1]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Mayor
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar NAYS: Zach Hilton
11.2. Rename Gilroy Museum's Research Room After the Late Author and Museum Volunteer Claudia Salewske
Recreation Manager Henig gave staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Connie Rogers stated that this recognizing Claudia Salwske was long overdue and urged Council to adopt the item.
There being no further comments, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
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Possible Action:
Motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation to rename Gilroy Museum's Research Room to the "Claudia Salewske Research Room."
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
11.3. Gilroy Zoning Ordinance Update Progress Report
Senior Planner Tamborini gave staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Joe Goggiano requested Council to carefully review the zoning ordinance update when it come back before them.
There being no further comments, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Possible Action:
Accept the Zoning Ordinance update progress report.
RESULT: RECEIVE REPORT
11.4. Consideration of Formal Council Position On the Proposed Sargent Ranch Quarry Project in South Santa Clara County
Community Development Director gave staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
The following speakers spoke in favor for Council to adopt a resolution in opposition of the proposed Sargent Ranch Quarry Project:
Brian Schmidt
Erik Medina
Michelle Nelson
Lou Chiaramonte, Jr.
Connie Rogers
Carolyn Tognetti
Valentin Lopez
Catherine Luna
Tedde Simon
Joseph Robinson
Sally Armendariz
Ron Kirkish
There being no further comments, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
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Possible Action:
Council consider adopting a formal position on the proposed Sargent Ranch Quarry Project in South Santa Clara County.
A motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member Hilton, to adopt a resolution in opposition of the proposed Sargent Ranch Quarry Project and direct City Staff to speak at the Public Hearing at the Santa Clara County Planning Commission in accordance with the resolution in opposition of the project. The motion failed by the following vote:
RESULT: FAILED [3 TO 4]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
AYES: Rebeca Armendariz, Zach Hilton, Fred Tovar
NAYS: Marie Blankley, Dion Bracco, Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Carol Marques
A motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member Marques, to adopt a resolution in opposition of the proposed Sargent Ranch Quarry Project in South Santa Clara County. The motion was carried by the following vote:
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
12.1. Report on the City’s Grant Applications and Awards City Administrator Forbis provided a brief report.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none listed.
14. CLOSED SESSION
There were none listed.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM by Mayor Blankley.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gilroy on September 12, 2022.
Thai Nam Pham, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk