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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Marie Blankley
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rebeca Armendariz
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Fred Tovar
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ARE TAKEN BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TAKES ACTION. Please keep your comments to 3 minutes. Time restrictions may vary based on the Mayor's discretion.
Send written comments on any agenda item to [email protected] or City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by 1 p.m. on the meeting day will be distributed to the City Council before the meeting. Comments are also available at bit.ly/3NuS1IN.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need assistance, contact the City Clerk’s Office 72 hours before the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or [email protected].
If you dispute any planning or land use decision from this meeting in court, you may only raise issues you or someone else presented at this meeting's public hearing or in written letters to the City Council before the hearing.
Be aware that the time to seek a judicial review of any final decision made at this meeting is defined by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
During this meeting, a Closed Session may be called under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). This will happen if, in the City's legislative body's opinion (based on current facts, circumstances, and legal advice), there's a significant risk of a lawsuit against the City.
Additional materials submitted after agenda distribution are available on www.cityofgilroy.org as soon as possible.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public.
Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, TO
RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION STAFF AT (408) 846-0204.
If you need translation assistance, contact the City Clerk 72 hours before the meeting at 408-846-0204 or [email protected].
Si necesita un intérprete durante la junta y gustaría dar un comentario público, comuníquese con el Secretario de la Ciudad un mínimo de 72 horas antes de la junta al 408-846-0204 o envíe un correo electrónico a la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad a [email protected].
Accessing Meeting Translations | Accediendo a las Traducciones de la Reunión To access written translation during the meeting, please scan the QR Code or click this link:
Para acceder a la traducción durante la reunión, por favor escanee el código QR o haga clic en el enlace:
bit.ly/3FBiGA0
Choose Language and Click Attend | Seleccione su lenguaje y haga clic en asistir
Use a headset on your phone for audio or read the transcript.
Use sus auriculares para escuchar el audio o leer la transcripción en el dispositivo.
The agenda for this meeting is outlined as follows:
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
1.3. Invocation
1.4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. Orders of the Day
1.7. Employee Introductions
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
2.1. Proclamation Proclaiming September 17 - 23, 2023 as Constitution Week
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
This part of the meeting allows public address on non-agenda topics within the Council's jurisdiction. To speak, complete a Speaker's Card from the entrances and give it to the City Clerk. Speaking time ranges from 1-3 minutes based on the Mayor's discretion. Extended discussions or actions on non-agenda items are restricted by law. For Council action, the topic September 18, 2023 | 6:00 PM Page 3 of 5 City Council
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may be listed on a future agenda.
Email written comments on non-agenda topics to [email protected] or mail to City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, by 1:00 pm on the meeting day. These comments, available at City Hall, will be shared with the Council and included in the meeting record. Late submissions will be shared as soon as possible. A 10-page limit applies to hard-copy materials, but electronic submissions are unlimited.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco – Cities Association Santa Clara County Board of Directors (alternate), Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee, SCRWA
Council Member Armendariz – Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board (alternate), South County United for Health
Council Member Marques – ABAG, Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, SCRWA (alternate)
Council Member Hilton – CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board, South County United for Health (alternate), VTA Policy Advisory Committee
Council Member Cline – Gilroy Economic Development Partnership (alternate), Gilroy Sister Cities Association, Gilroy Youth Task Force, Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board, VTA Policy Advisory Committee (alternate), VTA Mobility Partnership, Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center Board
Council Member Tovar – Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate), Santa Clara County Expressway Plan 2040 Advisory Board, Santa Clara Valley Water Commission, SCRWA, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team
Mayor Blankley – ABAG (alternate), CalTrain Policy Group, Cities Association Santa Clara County Board of Directors, Gilroy Economic Development Partnership, Gilroy Sister Cities Association (alternate), Gilroy Youth Task Force, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee, SCRWA, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Board of Directors, VTA Mobility Partnership
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
6. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
7. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
7.1. Interviews for Open Seats on Boards, Commissions, and Committees with Future Appointment October 2, 2023
1. Staff Report: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
2. Possible Action:
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Interview candidates for open seats on City of Gilroy Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
8. CITY COUNCIL TRAINING
8.1. Housing Laws/Public Contracting/Design-Build
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items under the Consent Calendar are deemed routine and approved with one motion. If a Council member or a member of the public wishes for a separate discussion on an item, it must be requested for removal before the Council's approval vote. If removed, the item will be discussed in its original order.
9.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the September 11, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
9.2. Claim of Cari McCormick (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute a denial of the claim
10. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
10.1. Award the Purchase and Replacement of the Fire Departments Inventory of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Total Amount of $850,003.60 Utilizing Sourcewell’s Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 032620
1. Staff Report: Jim Wyatt, Fire Chief
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
1. Award the purchase and replacement of the Fire Department’s SelfContained Breathing Apparatus Personal Protective Equipment to LN Curtis in the amount of $850,003.60 utilizing Sourcewell’s Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 032620; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the purchase contract documents.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (NONE)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.1. Approval of Consulting and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Gilroy and Sharks Ice, LLC
1. Staff Report: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
1. Approve an agreement with Sharks Ice, LLC in the amount of $270,000 for consulting services for the design and construction of the Gilroy Ice Center; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement.
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13. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
13.1. Report on Measures Taken to Improve the Condition of Las Animas Park, Including Safety and Crime Prevention
1. Staff Report: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive the report.
13.2. Sidewalk Vending Permit Fee and Supervising Code Enforcement Officer
1. Staff Report: Sharon Goei, Community Development Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
1. Adopt a resolution establishing a permit application fee and annual renewal fee for sidewalk vending;
2. Approve the addition of a Supervising Code Enforcement Officer position in the Community Development Department; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving the updated Position Control List for FY 24.
14. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
14.1. 2023 Aquatics Center Season Recap
15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETING DATES
October 2023
2 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
16 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
November 2023
6 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
20 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
December 2023
4 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
11 Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m
18 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m -CANCELEDMeetings are webstreamed on the City of Gilroy’s website at gilroy.city/meetings.