City Council Special Meeting Minutes
12/12/2022
City of Gilroy
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2022
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Leroe-Muñoz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Invocation
Pastor Malcolm MacPhail from New Hope Community Church led the Invocation.
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
There were none.
2. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1. Proclamation for Gilroy Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Mark Turner
Mayor Blankley read aloud the Proclamation and presented it to Gilroy Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Mark Turner.
2.2. Retirement Proclamation for Gilroy Police Department Records Technician Virginia Hernandez
Mayor Blankley acknowledged the Proclamation.
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3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
3.1. 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 speaker spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Ron Kirkish thanked outgoing Council Member Leroe-Muñoz for his work on the City Council.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco had nothing to report.
Council Member Armendariz had nothing to report.
Council Member Marques reported on no report.
Council Member Hilton reported on Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board and third graders from Rucker Elementary visiting the Council Chambers on December 7th. He also wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Council Member Tovar had nothing to report.
Council Member Leroe-Muñoz had nothing to report.
Mayor Blankley reported on VTA Policy Advisory Committee and third graders from Rucker Elementary visiting the Council Chambers on December 7th. She also announced that the YMCA Holiday Toy Drive is in full swing at the Neon Exchange.
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
5.1. City Council Member Meeting Attendance
Council accepted the meeting attendance report.
6. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
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: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
7.1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 5, 2022 6:00 PM A motion was made to approve the minutes.
7.2. Approval of City of Gilroy's Response to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding Ballot Measure Wording
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A motion was to approve the City of Gilroy’s Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding Ballot Measure Wording and Recommendations and Authorize the Mayor to Submit the Response on Behalf of the Gilroy City Council.
7.3. Mayoral Appointments of Council Members to Serve in Regional Representative Seats and Seats on Local Boards and Committees A motion was made to approve representative seat assignments as determined by Mayor Blankley per California Government Code section 40605.
7.4. Council Designation of Obsolete and Used Computer and Other Electronic Waste as Surplus and Auction or Discard as Deemed Appropriate by the Administrative Services and Finance Departments.
A motion was made to declare the list of electronic waste as surplus and designate the items to be auctioned or discarded as deemed appropriate by the Administrative Services and Finance Departments.
7.5. Approval of Parcel Map and Property Improvement Agreement No. 2022- 05 for 6605 Automall Parkway Commercial Development, APN 841-16-117 A motion was made to approve Parcel Map and Property Improvement Agreement No. 2022-05 for 6605 Automall Parkway Commercial Development, APN 841-16-117.
8. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
8.1. Acceptance of the Official Canvass of the November 8, 2022 Municipal Election Results
City Clerk Pham provided a brief report.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Vice Mayor
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2022-91
8.2. Presentation of Plaque to Outgoing Council Member Leroe-Muñoz Mayor Blankley recognized Council Member Leroe-Muñoz with a plaque for his 12 years of service as Council Member.
8.3. Council Member Leroe-Muñoz Farewell Remarks
Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe-Muñoz gave his farewell remarks.
8.4. Adjourn Sine Die
The Council adjourned sine die.
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8.5. Swearing in of Council Members Elect
City Clerk Pham administered the oath of office to incoming Council Members Dion Bracco, Tom Cline, and Carol Marques.
8.6. Roll Call
Attendee Name Title Status
Marie Blankley Mayor Present
Rebeca Armendariz Council Member Present
Dion Bracco Council Member Present
Tom Cline Council Member Present
Zach Hilton Council Member Present
Carol Marques Council Member Present
Fred Tovar Council Member Present
8.7. Incoming Council Member's Remarks
Council Members Bracco, Marques, and Cline gave incoming remarks.
8.8. Recess for Refreshments for Outgoing and Incoming Council Members
Mayor Blankley recessed the Council for refreshments in honor of outgoing Council Member Leroe-Muñoz and incoming Council Members Bracco, Cline, and Marques at 6:32 PM.
Mayor Blankley reconvened the Council at 6:48 PM.
9. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
9.1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore Following the November 8, 2022 General Election
City Clerk Pham provided a brief report.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Possible Action:
Elect a Mayor Pro Tempore for calendar year 2023.
RESULT: ELECT DION BRACCO AS MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Mayor
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Cline, Hilton, Marques, Tovar
9.2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Budget Amendment in Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adding $265,801 from the Office of the District Attorney to the Police Grants Fund for the South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF)
Police Chief Espinoza and SCYTF Coordinator Sandra Cruz provided a staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
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There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving a budget amendment in Fiscal Year 2022-23 adding $265,801 from the Office of the District Attorney to the Police Grants Fund for the South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF).
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Cline Hilton, Marques, Tovar
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2022-92
9.3. Acceptance of the 2022 Title II Board of State and Community Corrections Three-Year Grant Award in the Amount of $1,049,952 to Support Delinquency Prevention and Juvenile Justice System Improvement and Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget by $349,984
SCYTF Coordinator Sandra Cruz provided a staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Possible Action:
a) Authorize acceptance of a three-year Title II grant award in the amount of $1,049,952 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), and authorize the City
Administrator to execute all grant agreements and related documents; and
b) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget in the amount of $349,984, appropriating the first year of the Title II grant funds and
c) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy accepting grant funds and designating certain positions as agents for the City of Gilroy’s application for, and
administration of, funding from the Board of State and
Community Corrections.
RESULT: APPROVE ACTIONS A, B, and C [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Cline, Hilton, Marques, Tovar
Enactment Nos.: Resolution Nos. 2022-93 and 2022-94
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10. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
10.1. Interviews for Open Seats on Boards, Commissions and Committees with Future Appointment January 9, 2023
Possible Action:
1. Accept three applications for open seats on City of Gilroy Boards, Commissions, and Committees that were received after the November 30th, 2022 application deadline; and
The Council accepted the three late applications.
2. Interview candidates for open seats on City of Gilroy Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
The Council conducted Commission Interviews.
Arts & Culture Commission Applicants
1. Joseph Robinson - Present
2. Jan Bernstein Chargin - Not Present
3. Ruben Dario Villa - Present
4. Ronald Robinson, Jr. - Present
5. Adilene Moreno - Present
Building Board of Appeals Applicants
1. Ronald Robinson, Jr. - Present
Open Government Commission Applicants
1. Terence Fugazzi - Present
2. Sandra Ramirez - Present
3. Joseph Robinson - Present
4. Jan Bernstein Chargin - Not Present
5. Diane Sanchez Bentz *incumbent - Not Present
6. Shayne Somavia - Present
7. Rebecca Garcia - Present
Parks and Recreation Commission Applicants
1. Terence Fugazzi - Present
2. Luis Ramirez *incumbent - Present
3. Sandra Ramirez - Present
4. Vincent Saso - Present
5. Jan Bernstein Chargin - Not Present
6. Adeline Moreno - Present
Planning Commission Applicants
1. Mike Kim - Not Present
2. Terence Fugazzi - Present
3. Manny Bhandal *incumbent - Present
4. Michelle Montez - Present
5. Sandra Ramirez - Present
6. Zhuoyuan Zhang - Present
7. Harold Sontag - Not Present
8. Adilene Moreno *incumbent - Present
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9. Kelly Ramirez - Present
Youth Commission Applicants
1. Natalie Nguyen - Not Present
2. Melanie Reynolds - Present
3. Jaimee Nguyen - Present
4. Ryan Verrette - Not Present
5. Mariam Ndao - Not Present
11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Forbis provided a brief report.
11.1. 2022 City of Gilroy Year-End Video
City Administrator Forbis presented 2022 City of Gilroy Year-End Video to Council.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Faber wished everyone Happy Holidays.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Blankley at 8:03 PM.
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 January 9, 2023.
Thai Nam Pham, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk