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For many of the strategies identified in this action plan, financial assistance may be available through FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants, all of which require detailed benefit/cost analyses. These analyses will be performed on projects at the time of application using the FEMA benefit-cost model. For projects not seeking financial assistance from grant programs that require detailed analysis, “benefits” can be defined according to parameters that meet the goals and objectives of this plan.

17.6 Plan Adoption
A hazard mitigation plan must document that it has been formally adopted by the governing bodies of the jurisdictions requesting federal approval of the plan (44 CFR Section 201.6(c)(5)). For multi-jurisdictional plans, each jurisdiction requesting approval must document that is has been formally adopted. Once the MJHMP has received FEMA Approvable Pending Adoption (APA) status, each participating jurisdiction or special district will take the plan to their governing body for final public comment and adoption. Copies of the resolutions adopting this plan for all planning partners can be found in Appendix B of this volume.

17.7 Plan Maintenance Strategy
A hazard mitigation plan must present a plan maintenance process that includes the following (44 CFR Section 201.6(c)(4)):
 A section describing the method and schedule of monitoring, evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan over a 5-year cycle (44 CFR Section 201.6(c)(4)(i)).  A process by which local governments incorporate the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms, such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when appropriate (44 CFR Section 201.6(c)(4)(ii)).
 A discussion on how the community will continue public participation in the plan maintenance process (44 CFR Section 201.6(c)(4)(iii)).

This section details the formal process that will ensure that the hazard mitigation plan remains an active and relevant document and that the planning partners maintain their eligibility for applicable funding sources. The plan maintenance process includes a schedule for monitoring and evaluating the plan annually and producing an updated plan every five years. This section also describes how public participation will be integrated throughout the plan maintenance and implementation process. It also explains how the mitigation strategies outlined in this plan will be incorporated into existing planning mechanisms and programs, such as comprehensive land-use planning processes, capital improvement planning, and building code enforcement and implementation. The plan’s format allows sections to be reviewed and updated when new data become available, resulting in a plan that will remain current and relevant.

Pursuant to 44CFR 201.6(c)(4)(i), the plan maintenance matrix shown in Table 139 provides a synopsis of responsibilities for plan monitoring, evaluation, and update, which are discussed in further detail in the sections below.

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Table 139: Plan Maintenance Matrix
Task Approach Timeline Lead
Responsibility
Support
Responsibility
Monitoring Preparation of status
updates and action
implementation
tracking as part of
submission for Annual
Progress Report.

January to
February, or upon
comprehensive
update to General
Plan or major
disaster
Jurisdictional
points of contact
identified in
Volume 2 annexes
Local Planning
Team Members
identified in
Volume 2 annexes
Evaluation Review the status of
previous actions to
assess the
effectiveness of the
plan
Progress report
completed and
submitted to
MJHMP County
Project Manager
each year
Jurisdictional
points of contact
identified in
Volume 2 annexes
MJHMP County
Project Manager,
as appropriate
Update Reconvene the
planning partners, at a
minimum, every 5
years to guide a
comprehensive
update to review and
revise the plan.

Every 5 years, or
upon
comprehensive
update to General
Plan or major
disaster
MJHMP County
Project Manager
Jurisdictional
points of contacts
identified in
Volume 2 annexes

17.8 Plan Implementation
Each planning partner is responsible for implementing specific mitigation actions as described in the mitigation strategies located in the annexes. In each mitigation strategy, every proposed action is assigned to a specific department or division in order to assign responsibility and accountability and increase the likelihood of subsequent implementation. This approach enables individual participants to update their unique mitigation strategy as needed, without altering the broader focus of the countywide plan. The separate adoption of participant-specific actions also ensures that each plan member is not held responsible for monitoring and implementing the actions of other jurisdictions or special districts involved in the planning process.

The Santa Clara County MJHMP Project Manager is the lead position for plan implementation and will work with the planning partner to ensure mitigation actions are implemented according to jurisdictional or special district capabilities and planning procedures. Each partner will implement the plan and their individual mitigation actions, as resources permit, through existing plans, programs, and policies and in the timeframe appropriate for their planning processes. This implementation will be done by reviewing the MJHMP and mitigation strategy during the update of the planning mechanisms identified.

As necessary, partners may consider seeking outside funding sources to implement mitigation projects in both the pre-disaster and post-disaster environments. When applicable, potential funding sources have been identified for proposed actions listed in the mitigation strategies.

17.9 Plan Maintenance Element
Planning partner points of contact will continue to collaborate as a planning group in coordination with the Santa Clara County MJHMP Project Manager. Primary contact will be through emails and conference calls. Partner points of contact will jointly lead the plan maintenance and update process by:
 Discussing methods for continued public involvement and education;

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 Documenting successes and lessons learned;
 Researching new or updated data, laws, policies, regulations, or initiatives that can contribute to hazard histories, risk assessments, loss estimates, vulnerabilities of assets, or action items for plan participants;
 Reviewing potential funding availability, including state and federal grant program Notices of Funding Opportunities;
 Assessing the progress of previously implemented actions that reduce vulnerability and losses, and any new opportunities for mitigation actions; and
 Maintaining and completing documentation of the MJHMP maintenance process.

Each planning partner is responsible for monitoring and tracking the progress of action items identified by their jurisdiction or special district in this MJHMP and submitting a status summary to the County’s project manager on a yearly basis.

Additionally, each planning partner point of contact will work with their Local Planning Teams and other jurisdictional or special district representatives to:
 Review existing action items to determine appropriateness for local funding;  Prioritize potential mitigation projects; and
 Update decision makers on progress of the plan.

17.9.1 Plan Update
The planning partners intend to update the hazard mitigation plan on a 5-year cycle from the date of initial plan adoption in accordance with the update schedule outlined in the DMA 2000. This cycle may be accelerated to less than 5 years based on the following triggers:
 A Presidential Disaster Declaration that impacts the OA.  A hazard event that causes loss of life.
 A comprehensive update of a planning partner’s general plan.

It will not be the intent of future updates to develop a completely new hazard mitigation plan for the OA.

The update will, at a minimum, include the following elements:
 The update process will be convened through a new planning partner group.  The hazard risk assessment will be reviewed and, if necessary, updated using best available information and technologies.
 The action plans will be reviewed and revised to account for any actions completed, no longer relevant, or changed and to account for changes in the risk assessment or new policies identified under other planning mechanisms.
 The draft update will be sent to appropriate agencies and organizations for comment.  The public will be given an opportunity to comment on the update prior to adoption.  planning partner governing bodies will adopt the updated plan.

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17.9.2 Grant Monitoring and Coordination
Santa Clara County OEM intends to be a resource to the planning partnership in the support of project grant writing and development. The degree of this support will depend on the level of assistance requested by the partnership during open windows for grant applications. It is not Santa Clara County OEM’s intent to lead any grant application effort for any specific planning partner requesting assistance. It will be the role of Santa Clara County OEM staff to provide support to a lead jurisdiction by providing or identifying resources for project development, scoping, feasibility, grant writing, environmental/historic preservation application, and benefit/cost analyses. As part of grant monitoring and coordination, Santa Clara County OEM agrees to provide the following:
 Notification to planning partners about impending grant opportunities.  A current list of eligible, jurisdiction-specific projects for funding pursuit consideration.  Notification about mitigation priorities for the fiscal year to assist the planning partners in the selection of appropriate projects.
 Training on the FEMA benefit-cost analysis tool upon request.  Training on the sub-applicant system upon request.
 Grant writing technical assistance upon request.
 Technical review of the completed sub-applicant package upon request.

Grant monitoring and coordination is expected to occur on an annual basis in coordination with the annual progress report or as needed based on the availability of non-HMA or post-disaster funding opportunities.

17.9.3 Continuing Public Involvement
Each planning partner has agreed to provide links to the hazard mitigation plan website on their individual jurisdictional websites to increase avenues of public access to the plan. Santa Clara County OEM has agreed to maintain the hazard mitigation plan website. This site will not only house the final plan, but it will also become the one-stop shop for information regarding the plan, the partnership and plan implementation. The plan will be posted to the Office of Emergency Management’s website, where there will be an opportunity for continued public feedback and engagement with the County mitigation planning team by providing their contact information. To ensure continued public engagement on issues relating to hazard mitigation, all comments received from the public and from interested agencies on this hazard mitigation plan will be reviewed as part of the plan maintenance procedures.

Public participation will be sought throughout the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the MJHMP. This participation can be sought in a multitude of ways, including but not limited to periodic presentations on the plan’s progress to elected officials, schools, or other community groups; questionnaires or surveys; public meetings; and postings on social media and participant websites.

Each participant in this plan is responsible for creating and documenting continued public involvement opportunities throughout the life of the MJHMP. The Santa Clara County NHMP Project Manager may facilitate countywide public involvement strategies that include plan participants, such as partnering with the countywide groups and organizations to distribute and disseminate public surveys and information related to mitigation. Copies of the MJHMP and annual revisions will be posted on the websites of plan participants, as appropriate.

The Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan acts as a foundation plan for the entire County. MJHMP will inform many other planning efforts such as plans relating to infrastructure projects (green or otherwise), the County of Santa Clara Emergency Operations Plan, the County of Santa Clara Disaster Recovery Framework (currently in draft), and the Office of Emergency Management

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Strategic Visioning Plan. Additionally, all other County plans that require a review of hazards and vulnerability will be informed by the MJHMP.

17.9.4 Incorporation into Other Planning Mechanisms
The information on hazard, risk, vulnerability, and mitigation contained in this plan is based on the best science and technology available at the time this plan was prepared. The general plans of the planning partners are considered to be integral parts of this plan. The planning partners, through adoption of general plans and zoning ordinances, have planned for the impact of natural hazards. The plan development process provided them with the opportunity to review and expand on policies contained within these planning mechanisms. The planning partners used their general plans and the hazard mitigation plan as complementary documents that work together to achieve the goal of reducing risk exposure to the citizens of the OA. An update to a general plan may trigger an update to the hazard mitigation plan.

All municipal planning partners are committed to creating a linkage between the hazard mitigation plan and their individual general plan. Additionally, all planning partners are committed to being in full compliance with California Assembly Bill 2140 and Senate Bill 379, which promote the integration of local hazard mitigation plans and general plans and mandate that these plans address climate change. Other planning processes and programs to be coordinated with the recommendations of the hazard mitigation plan include the following:
 Emergency response plans.
 Training and exercise of emergency response plans.
 Debris Management Plans.
 Recovery Plans.
 Capital improvement programs.
 Municipal codes.
 Community design guidelines.
 Water-efficient landscape design guidelines.
 Stormwater management programs.
 Water system vulnerability assessments.
 Community Wildfire Protection Plans.
 Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plans.
 Resiliency Plans.
 Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery action plans.  Public information/Education plans.

Santa Clara County understands the importance of integrating plans in order to align efforts and increase the chances of success. Plan integration, including working closely with the County’s Safety Element update team and the countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan team, has been a key element of this plan update. In addition to collaborating with these plan updates to integrate public feedback and wildfire risk data, the County will integrate this plan into other planning mechanisms as well. The MJMHP acts as a foundation plan for the entire County. It will inform many other planning efforts such as plans relating to infrastructure projects (green infrastructure or otherwise), the County of Santa Clara Emergency Operations Plan, the County of Santa Clara Disaster Recovery Framework (currently in draft),

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and the Office of Emergency Management Strategic Visioning Plan. Additionally, all other County plans that require a review of hazards and vulnerability will be informed by the MJHMP. Including a broad range of internal partners helps ensure the planning partners that participated in this plan update will be able to carry over knowledge of this plan and its actions into other planning mechanisms. Additional information on how each plan participants will integrate this plan into other planning mechanisms is included in Volume II.

Some action items do not need to be implemented through regulation. Instead, these items can be implemented through the creation of new educational programs, continued interagency coordination, or improved public participation. As information becomes available from other planning mechanisms that can enhance this plan, that information will be incorporated via the update process.

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Appendix A: Public Engagement Results
Public Survey Results
A 35-question survey was available to the public for seven weeks, from April 4–May 19, 2023. The survey results helped the Planning Team learn how the public viewed their risks and vulnerabilities to the hazards they felt could occur in the OA along with their viewpoint on impacts from climate change.

With this survey, the MJHMP planning process better supported the viewpoints and concerns of the public.

Figure 79: Sample of Public Survey Advertisement
The MJHMP public survey received 588 responses. There were 576 responses to the English survey, ten (10) responses to the Chinese survey, and two (2) responses to the Spanish survey.

The survey asked participants to pick a statement that best described their level of concern for each hazard. These levels of concern include:
• Not Concerned
• Somewhat Concerned
• Very Concerned
• Not Sure – Not Enough Information
The survey results are provided in the following tables.

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Table 140: Survey Results Level of Hazard Concern
Hazard Very Concerned Somewhat
Concerned Not Concerned Not Sure/Needs More Information Drought 355 180 45 6
Earthquake 296 245 38 4
Thunderstorms 29 152 268 34
Flood 85 268 200 30
Dam/Levee
Failure
44 160 316 62
Terrorism 67 209 248 58
Tsunami 11 48 456 70
Extreme
Heat/Cold
161 234 170 19
Hazardous
Materials
69 252 218 44
Atmospheric
River
148 264 149 24
Smoke/ Air
Quality
304 193 73 14
Weapons of
Mass
Destruction
73 146 291 74
Wildfire 208 217 138 20
Landslide 54 202 284 43
Tornadoes 11 46 458 69
Windstorms 110 279 172 21
Pandemics 162 275 129 18
Space
Weather/Other
25 90 319 149
Table 141: Level of Concern for Climate Change Impacts
Climate Effect Very
Concerned
Somewhat
Concerned Not Concerned Not Sure/Needs More Information Sea Level Rise 120 260 173 2
Increased Severity of
Hazard Events
227 229 99 0
Hotter Temperatures 285 201 83 1
Damage to the
Environment
310 175 84 1
Human Health Issues 227 247 93 0

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Climate Effect Very
Concerned
Somewhat
Concerned Not Concerned Not Sure/Needs More Information Increased Frequency of
Hazard Events
232 231 92 0
Decreased Water
Resources
392 147 37 2
Damage to Structures Not
Built for Climate Change
232 216 108 1
Harm to Food Production 224 239 97 2
Decreased Outdoor
Worker Productivity
109 264 173 2
Effect on Vulnerable
Populations
245 194 112 1
Table 142: Types of Stakeholders Represented
Group Represented Response (%)
Academia 6.4
Community Based Organizations 15.6
Special District 1.7
Neighboring Community 6.2
Healthcare Agency 2.1
Faith Based Organization 8.3
Private Organization 8.3
Private Utility 0.3
Table 143 lists comments received from the public survey and how this input that was taken into account during the plan update. Comments that didn’t relate to the hazard mitigation plan or were not a suggestion were not included.

Table 143: Public Comments
Public Comment Response
Our traditional methods for planning and
preparation cannot keep pace with the changing
natural hazard landscape. The current planning
cycles are simply too slow.

The Plan Maintenance Strategy in this plan
update emphasizes the need for more
engagement and timely update to information as
appropriate.

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Public Comment Response
I like the hazard maps. Nice to know I'm not in a
tsunami zone but was surprised that part of the
Baylands is in a tsunami zone - and yet proposals
to build homes and businesses quite close to the
bay keep coming. We should be building near 280
not near the SF Bay. I was shocked Saltworks on
an average of 1 foot of elevation in Redwood City
was even considered. I think there are big projects
scheduled for Brisbane and some in the East Bay
too. I have not seen any documentation of the
risks of sea rise affecting Facebook or Google or
NASA building very close to the bay. How can we
overcome the lure of building on the cheapest
land when that land is cheaper because of
hazards?
This plan includes additional information on the
Tsunami hazard which was not previously
profiled. This question is too broad for this plan
update to address but reflects a real concern for
the OA.

Please keep the urban forest a priority and please
push back when the state wants us to increase
our population. We do not have the natural water
for it.

Changes in development and planning for
hazards including drought which includes water
shortage is addressed in this plan.

Reduce flood risks and obvious fire risks.

Mitigation of flood risks from San Franciscquito
Creek should be immediately accelerated as
many are at known risk from this; homeowners
and businesses should be educated and
encouraged to reduce dry brush/fire risks,
including trimming dry trees/foliage from growing
up to affect such things as electrical lines. Code
enforcement should be stronger since we all see
dead wood, etc. close to and eventually affecting
power lines. Utilities should be required to
evaluate and remedy these when they pose a risk.

Actions to reduce flood and fire risk are included
in this plan.

More work needs to be done with clearing fallen
trees in creek and streams.

While not strictly speaking mitigation, this is an
ongoing theme of public feedback. Therefore,
multiple jurisdictions have in progress work
towards debris management plans, and others
selected to include actions related to debris.

As a CERT in Los Gatos, we practice responding
to large scale earthquakes. For the community,
not just my property, the risk of wildfire, landslide,
flooding, dam release, gas leaks is has high
probabilities in specific areas. So the survey
should not be confined to an individual’s property
alone. My property is near, but not on,
landslide/flooding/wildfire zones.

This survey was open to all. Individuals who live
near, but not in, high risk areas are welcome to
participate in future hazard mitigation
opportunities as relevant.

There is so little help for disabled people, and
most of it is useless in practice.

Equity in mitigation is an important concept. This
is integrated into the County and its stakeholders
approach to this plan update, and will be
something discussed in the future as well.

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Public Comment Response
In Louisiana, parishes have designated hurricane
evacuation routes. These are communicated to
the public and signs are posted along the routes
that say "Hurricane Evacuation Route." Should
Santa Clara County consider publishing
evacuation routes? Maybe it's no longer
necessary since we have Apple Maps. But one
would think the county should optimize the routes
and assign certain routes to certain
neighborhoods to minimize the chaos during
evacuations. For example, in New Orleans, they
convert all Interstate 10 lanes to westbound only
during evacuations to get twice the traffic flow out
of the city. Would something like this ever be
needed here?
Evacuation routes were not profiled as a part of
this plan update. However, other plans currently
be updated including the countywide Community
Wildfire Protection Plan will evaluate the current
evacuation route situation.

People are not well-informed about hazards in
their area and what can be done about it,
Multiple public education and outreach actions
were included as a part of the 2023 action items
listed in this plan in attempt to promote public
awareness of the risks to the OA and what can be
done about it, including mitigation.

I wish there had been a specific mention of softstory earthquake hazards in 2-story apartments built in the 1950s–1970s. There are dozens, if not
hundreds, of these in Mountain View alone. There
doesn't seem to be much progress on addressing
this well-known hazard. I also wish there had
been a way to share my level of concern about
large-scale environmental "tipping points" that
might lead to runaway rises in methane and
carbon dioxide. I am highly concerned about
them!
This is noted as a Jurisdiction-Specific
Vulnerability.

I would like to be involved. Gilroy is not well
represented or serviced in SCCo.

Gilroy was an active participate in this plan update
and because of this, will be eligible for future
mitigation funding opportunities. All are welcome
to participate in future plan maintenance and
implementation initiatives. Further information can
be found on Santa Clara County’s website.

How are you going to prioritize among all of the
issues and needs?
The planning teams prioritized each action in
accordance with the criteria listed in this plan.

Solutions should not be forced on residents,
rather provide them with a variety of options or
alternatives to pick from. Everyone wants the best
for the environment and wants to be safe, but no
one wants to be dictated to on exactly how, OR,
have their options taken away and left with only
one method.

The majority of hazard mitigation actions are
voluntary, not mandatory, initiatives. Multiple
jurisdictions selected additional public education
and outreach actions to take in order to share with
residents their options for conducting hazard
mitigation.

I believe everyone in coastal California should be
required to have earthquake insurance.

This suggestion was considered beyond the
scope of this hazard mitigation plan update.

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Public Comment Response
Building new housing needs to have support
infrastructure such as roads so people can
escape their neighborhoods in emergencies and
not be trapped due to traffic.

This suggestion was considered beyond the
scope of this hazard mitigation plan update
however, other current planning initiatives are
evaluating evacuation routes.

I’m concerned about the lack of communication
abilities when the cell phone towers are down.

Power failure was discussed during the planning
meetings as well. A variety of related mitigation
activities were identified in the plan participant’s
lists of mitigation actions.

Traffic hazards, such as the dangerous
southbound 101 entrance from Charleston should
be closed and replaced by one from San Antonio
Road with an auxiliary lane connecting to the offramp at Rengstorff.

Traffic incidents were not profiled in this plan
update as it focused on natural hazards in
accordance with FEMA local mitigation planning
guidance. However, it may be considered in future
updates.

Stronger support and funding are needed Mitigation is an ongoing process. Gathering support and funding for projects are common
challenges. Additional actions and funding
capabilities that could be enhanced to support this
goal are included in the list of 2023 actions.

The most concerning time for us was the 2020
wildfires that caused awful smoke throughout our
area.

Wildfire smoke was also a concern of the Core
Planning Team. It was considered important to
address this in this plan update, particularly given
recent events. Wildfire smoke was addressed
under the “Wildfire” hazard in this plan update.

Ban fires in the Santa Clara Valley. The smoke
enters my home and causes breathing problems.

The entire neighborhood is affected when people
hold bonfires.

This recommendation was considered beyond the
scope of this hazard mitigation plan update.

Wildfires were considered the primary source of
concern for smoke. Smoke from wildfires was
addressed in this plan update.

Despite heavy rains, still need to focus on future
drought conditions. Also, future pandemics. Would
anticipate domestic infrastructure also represent
increasing targets for domestic terrorism
Mitigation actions were identified for both
inclement weather and drought as a part of this
plan update. Terrorism was not profiled as this
plan update focused on natural hazards in
accordance with FEMA local mitigation planning
guidance. However, it may be considered in future
updates.

Never hear of any task force I can join Multiple plan participants selected additional public education and outreach as a part of their
mitigation actions. Future opportunities to
participate will be advertised publicly. All are
encouraged to review the Santa Clara County
website for additional information.

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Public Comment Response
There was no mention of pesticides/herbicides
esp. from professional gardeners. Also air
pollution from living near freeways and greatly
increased population driving in in SC Valley in
recent years. Affordable access to organic food
(vs. genetically modified and sprayed with
pesticides/herbicides). I've had a lot of ground
settling -- 1 foot drop since the Loma Prieta EQ in
1989, and with cold and wet weather recently
more ground settling and my front door latch
would hold the door closed so had to get a barn
latch put in -- lots of expansion and contraction of
house and building materials. ... Way too much
population increase in Silicon Valley, very
concerned about future resources, availability for
everyone, and costing more and getting less.

Food resources were not considered as a part of
this hazard mitigation update.

Offer inexpensive yet good coverage insurance The recommendation was considered beyond the scope of this hazard mitigation plan update but is
noted.

I hope some action is taken to secure Saratoga
Heights area where landslides happened in 80's
and now we see similar issues causing many
issues for residents, and all public utilities
providers like PG&E, SJ Water and
Cupertino/West Valley Sanitation District.

An action item was added by the City of Saratoga
to stabilize Saratoga Heights Drive to reduce the
possibility of landslide, erosion, and roadway
obstruction.

I would like to see more community projects that
encourage people to get involved in environment
preservation.

Noted.

Great job on forming this working group. I’m
hoping the working group incorporates all different
age/sex/race/disability groups, Including the
young, teens and differently abled folks. Telling
folks to get insurance, only solves the end result…
driving preemptive solutions would be more
effective. E.g. employing more environmental
solution minded folks and involving ALL in
discussions would be other suggestions.

The planning process was open to all. Further
public outreach and education as well as plan
maintenance opportunities can be targeted toward
a broad range of stakeholders.

The best thing you can do for county residents is
repave our roads and add drainage points.

The County included an action item on identifying
potential water drainage mitigation projects.

Resources need to be allocated toward hazards
affecting renters. The housing stock in SCC is old;
the majority of landlords appear reluctant to
update their properties to mitigate the hazards
that routinely impact renters (extreme heat/cold
events) or would we catastrophic if they occurred
(severe earthquake).

Multiple plan participants selected additional
public education and outreach initiatives as a part
of their mitigation actions. Renters are one group
that may need additional outreach to understand
their options.

Require use of EcoAtlas.org database of
headwater streams for all hillside community
planning. Require composite mapping of
landslides from property geotech reports in hillside
communities.

This suggestion was not included at this time.

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Public Comment Response
Please include multilingual community forums.

Please include changing street light post bulbs,
my community has very dim lightbulbs and some
streets are not safely lit.

Multilingual public education and outreach
opportunities was noted as a capability that could
be expanded.

Would like to see more communities build up
many more CERTs since we will need to rely on
each other during a disaster
CERTs were considered a capability of multiple
participating jurisdictions. Multiple plan
participants included mitigation actions regarding
support CERTs.

Thanks you for what you are doing -- and
especially for publicizing this in various
languages. These issues affect all of us in Santa
Clara County, and it's so important that the
information be disseminated in languages besides
English.

The Core Planning Team agreed. In addition to
the multilingual engagement conducted during this
plan update process, multilingual public education
and outreach opportunities was noted as a
capability that could be expanded. Multiple plan
participants highlighted public education and
outreach as a part of their mitigation actions.

Targeted marketing to neighborhoods and level
risks. Often, news and warnings are not relevant
to all neighborhoods.

Targeted outreach can be a great way to get
relevant information into the hands of the people
who need it the most. Multiple plan participants
selected to include additional public education and
outreach efforts as a part of their mitigation
actions.

We need to slow or stop growth due to traffic
congestion and the greater problems that creates
in an emergency, and due to the overbuilding
adding risk to more people, and stop building tall
buildings on corners of major intersections.

Traffic incidents were not profiled as a hazard in
this plan update as this plan focused on natural
hazards in accordance with FEMA local mitigation
planning guidance however, it could be
considered in future updates.

A lot of the rules have changed since the late
1970s early 1980 when I purchased my home in
San Jose. I have not heard of any Hazard
Mitigation being done in my area of San Jose.

A discussion of San Jose’s previous mitigation
action items and mitigation success stories is
included in the City’s annex in Volume II.

Trees offer significant protection against heat and
wind as well as soil moisture retention but the city
of San Jose has official policies which deforest the
city by burdening low-income residents with the
cost of maintaining trees and adjacent utility
infrastructure, a significant cost risk which
average households in the East Side and
downtown cannot bear.

This was not identified by the City as a concern
during their capability assessment or actions.

However, the city is currently developing other
environmental-focused plans which may consider
this point further.

I am very concerned about the environment of
Santa Clara County and the whole world. I would
like to learn more and be an advocate for change.

I would be happy to do some community outreach
to help reduce the plastic use in the valley and to
see more trees planted and to see the trees near
power lines and trees at risk of falling are pruned
for safety.

All are encouraged to become involved in future
plan maintenance and implementation
opportunities. Please refer to the Santa Clara
County website for more information.

Ensure that there is informed public review of
plan.

The public was provided a two-week opportunity
to review the plan and specific representatives of
community-based organizations were invited to
review it in additional to planning stakeholders.

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Public Comment Response
We need to keep water in Anderson to mitigate
fire risk and wildlife damage/death. Mitigation for
possible earthquake shouldn’t trump fire dangers
This suggestion was considered beyond the
scope of this hazard mitigation plan update
however it is noted.

Where are hazardous materials in my community
located? What are the disaster plans for my
community?
These are good questions which reflect the need
for additional public education and outreach.

Multiple plan participants selected these kinds of
actions in their action plan.

I’d like to see power and utility lines go
underground.

Multiple plan participants are actively working on
this or selected to include it as an action item.

From a wildland fire hazard perspective, all
communities south of Los Gatos served by the
Highway 17 corridor can only be honestly
described as death traps. A heavy emphasis on
evacuation, including fuels reductions along major
public roads, is the only way to prevent significant
loss of life. Mitigations would include adequate
defensible space, planned developments with
emergency exits, additional fire agency coverage,
a volunteer fire program for the Santa Clara side
as Santa Cruz side has, and last but not least,
cooperation with certain public and private
landowners who either do not care about or do not
have the funding to address significant wildfire
and fuel hazards. ESPECIALLY SAN JOSE
WATER COMPANY.

All of these types of mitigation measures have
been evaluated. Multiple plan participants listed
similar actions in their action plans. San Jose
Water was identified as a potential planning
partner however, they did not participate in this
plan update.

Fire risks are still extremely real. Homeowners
Insurance is tied to this risk. Defensible space is
the key. It’s neither fun or enjoyable work, but it’s
essential to community safety.

Defensible space is listed as a mitigation action
item for multiple plan participants.

You should include traffic planning as a possible
mitigation measure. With many communities
narrowing roadways to slow traffic, I'm concerned
that if people need to be moved from one area to
another, what was once a possible escape
corridor that could handle more traffic, has greatly
reduced the traffic flow capacity. The city has
installed permanent features that narrow the
roadway to a single lane in each direction with no
option to expand the flow if needed for an
evacuation.

This hazard mitigation plan focused on natural
hazards in accordance with FEMA local mitigation
planning guidance, but this can be reevaluated in
future updates.

Using social media to spread the word has
drawbacks — it can exclude many from
marginalized communities. Please be sure to
broaden your messaging beyond the suburban
upper-middle class.

Multiple in-person meetings were conducted as a
part of this plan update. Further, multiple plan
participants selected additional public education
and outreach as a part of their mitigation actions
moving forward.

Allow us to buy reasonably priced earthquake
insurance covering less than total destruction.

Allow us to remove trees next to houses for fire
safety even when they are healthy.

These suggestions were considered beyond the
scope of this hazard mitigation plan update but
are noted.

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Public Comment Response
Don’t let this winter’s record rainfall make you
forget that we live in a drought zone!
This hazard mitigation plan update focused on all
hazards, including both Heavy rain, heavy winds,
extreme temperatures and drought.
(1) Stanford climate scientist, Noah Diffenbaugh,
published peer-reviewed research showing that
we will be subject more frequently and regularly to
both extreme dry spells (leading to wildfires and
water shortages) and extreme wind & rain
patterns (leading to flooding, landslides, and
power outages), all lasting longer periods. We
need to plan for our critical infrastructure (i.e.
electricity and medical services) to sustain this
kind of situations.
(2) We need to be ready for a devastating
earthquake hitting in a bitter and rainy winter.

The Hazard Mitigation Plan is designed to help
communities plan to reduce risk to critical
infrastructure, including community lifelines. Both
climate change and cascading impacts are
considered throughout this plan update.

Fire evacuation in some parts of my community
(Los Altos Hills) will be severely hampered by
one-lane roads and bottlenecks (e.g., Moody
Road by Foothill College) if traffic is not actively
controlled (by a human) to keep vehicles moving.

Specifically, if traffic lights are not deactivated (or set to blink yellow), they alone will create a
massive logjam.

The evaluation of specific evacuation routes was
not a part of the scope of this plan update
however, other current planning processes around
the County are looking into evacuation routes.

Stop building more high density homes in a area
that has regular droughts, limiting people helps w
low supplies. Stop building in areas anyone w
common sense knows could be dangerous, like
below Anderson Dam during the last 25 years
when it was known to be not earthquake safe. The
life's that would have been loss are huge. Areas in
SJ that had landslides in the 1960's should never
be built on yet many are. See what I mean???
Look at how much concrete covers our land,
backyards, water tables cannot be replenished
like that. Common sense folks!!!!
This comment is considered beyond the scope of
this hazard mitigation plan however, integrating
the risk and changes in development information
listed in this plan into future planning
mechanisms, permitting, and development
decisions may lead to the result requested.

Please include local CERT members in you
group. I am currently work in quality and I am very
good at spotting potential hazards and developing
scenarios to fix the issues. SJ CERT program
manager can vouch for me & person in charge of
CERT, my instructor at Santa Clara County Fire
also can. My wife and I are always prepared,
100% all the time!
Stakeholders including CERT members were
invited to planning meetings. All were welcome to
attend the public meetings and provide feedback
on the plan during the review process. All are
welcome to participate in future plan maintenance
and implementation opportunities. More
information will be made available on the Santa
Clara County website.

We need to retrofit buildings in which housing is
built on top of garage or parking, due to increase
risk of collapse in an earthquake.

Mitigation includes retrofitting buildings at risk
from collapse during an earthquake. Multiple plan
participants listed seismic retrofitting as a part of
their mitigation actions.

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Public Comment Response
Please consider making a plan for an
electromagnetic pulse or a coronal mass ejection.

Also, i lost power 3 times in the last 2 years due to
pg&e’s equipment failure. Each of these times
was for 30 hours or more. Twice during a
heatwave. Last summer’s power outage cause me
heat exhaustion, with confusion and rapid heart
rate. It was 113 degrees in my neighborhood and
no power. This is so dangerous and I fear it will
happen again, it seems pg&e temporarily fixes the
problem but under strain the equipment breaks
again when we need it most.

Mitigation measures are important for the private
sector to consider as well. PG&E participated as a
stakeholder in this hazard mitigation plan but did
not develop specific actions as a participating
jurisdiction.

Educate hillside communities on the CA aquatic
resource inventory (EcoAtlas.org) by SFEI -
prohibit development near these small streams for
public safety. Compile complete map of all minor
and major landslide areas - most hillside
developments require GeoTech reports which
map these slides but a complete county-wide map
is not publicly available
These actions were not selected at this time.

Additional landslide mapping is available in
Volume II for each participating jurisdiction.

I have questions, how will all of this be funded?
Who pays?
Potential funding sources are listed in this plan
update for each action.

Thank you for doing this. The county needs to
consider a more proactive central role in disaster
planning that umbrellas the cities.

The County is actively involved in supporting
emergency management and hazard mitigation
efforts. The engagement between jurisdictions
and stakeholders that was conducted for this plan
update is described above as well as in each
annex.

Freeway exit at Arastradero from 280 North is
overgrown with weeds and has flammable debris
build-up. The area needs annual weeds/tree
debris mitigation, but this to my knowledge has
never been done. Fire from cigarettes or ignition
from other sources could spread quickly up hill
and into the surrounding fields and community.

Please attend to this area annually.

A related action was included in the community
where this comment came from.

Manage the water supply to homes effectively.

Invest in rainwater harvesting mechanisms at the
household level.

Multiple plan participants noted their support for
rainwater collection during their capability
assessment. Further education and outreach on
this topic could help residents implement this on a
household level. Multiple plan participants
indicated their support for additional public
education and outreach in their mitigation actions.

Hazmat releases are also concerning. This plan focused on natural hazards in accordance with FEMA local hazard mitigation
planning guidance however, this comment is
noted and can be evaluated during future
updates.

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Public Comment Response
Has the group done a mapping assessment to
understand the number and location of
multijurisdictional areas? We live in SCC, but 4
houses up and down is Los Altos. Across the
street is Los Altos Hills. We have several hazard
issues that need coordination.

Coordination is one of the main goals of the
multijurisdictional hazard mitigation planning
process. This plan update provided the
opportunity to map and assess risk across
jurisdictions in Santa Clara County as well as
bring partners together. Future opportunities for
plan maintenance and the next plan update are
intended to continue to promote coordination.

Make users pay to put power and water in the
urban forest interface if they want to live there.

Not a government or PGE function.

This suggestion was considered beyond the
scope of this hazard mitigation plan update but is
noted.

I am interested in boosting the flood control
around Palo Alto. My neighborhood association,
AMNA, has discussed it.

All are welcome to participate in future plan
maintenance and implantation opportunities.

Further information will be able on the Santa Clara
County website. Ideas for how to reduce flood risk
in Palo Alto are also listed in this plan update.

We could incorporate this hazard mitigation plan
into all other plans for the future of our community
to ensure that hazard mitigation is the standard
and not the bare minimum.

Future plan integration is a goal of all the plan
participants.

We were able to afford putting in some things like
a Big watertank, propane generator, solar cells for
the sole purpose of mobile electricity, Big bus
batteries to store it, etc. I wish there were small
kiosks where residents could go that they were
aware of--in plain sight, but not commonly
operational--for electricity and water (a tank that
was always filled, and then refilled during an
emergency, as needed). It could hand out masks,
tests, do shots, etc. This current system of trying
to figure out your insurance, etc, was too much.

We could use a single site that was passed
everyday by people, a 30-minute walk from
people during an emergency.

This recommendation was considered outside the
scope of this hazard mitigation plan update but is
noted.

How to protect communities in Santa Clara
County?
This plan addresses multiple actions and
alternatives which can help reduce risk from the
hazards Santa Clara County faces.

Need the City of Santa Clara to hold public
hearings on these topics!
Residents of the City of Santa Clara were
welcome to attend two virtual and five in-person
meetings on this plan update. Residents are
encouraged to keep in touch with the city via
social media for future opportunities.
consider incentive programs for personal
emergency preparedness: rebates on expenses.

This suggestion was considered beyond the
scope of this hazard mitigation plan update but is
noted.

As an apartment renter, unclear what I can do or
what I should ask for/about wrt(sic) hazard
mitigation.

Renters often need additional information to
understand their options. Multiple plan participants
included public education and outreach initiatives
as a part of their mitigation actions.

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Public Comment Response
Please create a plan and educate the community. Multiple plan participants included public education and outreach initiatives as a part of
their mitigation actions.

We are on a ridge, hence no personal concern
related to flood or dam failure. Built home in 1980.

Structure and property did just fine in Loma Prieta
quake so we feel very fortunate. Extremely
concerned about potential for wildfire issues
however. No problem with insurance so far, but
have intentionally avoided discussing the issue
with our long-standing provider. New buyers in our
neighborhood have been consistently turned
down for insurance due to fire hazard. I am
president of our small (20 properties) HOA and
would welcome being a conduit for any relevant
information. Many thanks to whoever is reading
this for all that you are doing for our county-wide
community!
All are welcome to participate in future plan
maintenance and implementation opportunities,
including HOAs. Further information will be
available on the Santa Clara County website.

Good Job on the survey. I think the most
important hazard is fire as we live in a valley
surrounded by hillsides. Sea Rise might be next
(flooding in Sunnyvale all the way to El Camino?)
and then earthquakes. I think more regular people
should be trained in emergency preparedness.

Thanks again for the opportunity to participate in
the survey.

All of the hazards listed are profiled in this hazard
mitigation plan update. Additional public education
and outreach initiatives were selected as part of
multiple plan participants’ mitigation actions.

Fire Hazard risk reporting system should be
available and a well-known like 911
The area we live in Cupertino has very high risk of
Fire Hazard due to poor maintenance of the open
area. But I still have not found an effective
authority to contact after many years
Issues like knowing who to contact can be
resolved through additional education and
outreach. Multiple plan participants included
additional public education and outreach activities
as a part of their mitigation actions.

Please get Caltrans and the State to clear the
overgrown and dead foliage on Highway 9
(Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd.) It's the only wildfire
evacuation route for my house and many others.

This activity was considered beyond the scope of
this hazard mitigation plan update but is noted.

I think it is time to re-implement natural disaster
and civil defense training & preparedness for
communities. Evacuation plans, how to shelter-inplace, community/neighborhood-based support groups. Better to be prepared than to panic.

Multiple plan participants included additional
public education and outreach activities as a part
of their mitigation actions.

It is vitally important to actively go into the
community and send specialists to observe survey
storm and any disaster damages to private
property, non-county maintained roads and
infrastructures, wells, etc. in unincorporated areas
of County-- so to NOT FAIL in acquiring
constituents needed relief, and Hazard Mitigation
funding for resilience planning for all Disasters,
including Wildfire.

The County actively supports obtaining Hazard
Mitigation funding and identified this as a
capability that can be increased this planning
cycle.

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Public Meeting Summary
A total of seven public meetings, two virtual and five in-person, were held across the OA. During these meetings, members of the public were surveyed in-person, invited to take the digital MJHMP survey, and had the opportunity to discuss their hazard-related concerns. The results helped the plan participants including the County learn about the public’s interests, hazard impacts, and awareness of their risks.

Figure 80: Sample Public Feedback on Hazard Impacts - Gilroy Meeting

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Figure 81: Sample Public Feedback on Hazard Impacts - Campbell Meeting

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Figure 82: Sample In-Person Feedback Option - Gilroy Meeting Table 144: General Feedback Received
Public Feedback
Wind is a real concern. Falling trees and powerlines are scary to deal with.

Residents are not universally affected by flooding.

Needs to be planning for evacuation on non-County maintained roads. How many residents are in Lexington Hills? No one is paying attention or communicating what is going on in these areas.

PG&E doesn’t care about their mess.

Power is slow to come back on in current event. (Note: There was a heat wave at the time of this meeting)
“Priorities” shift seasonally, but they are all important.

Living with wildfires is a new reality for us. People are working outside when the air is unbreathable.

Indoor workers work without money for air filtration systems. Not just need for cool centers, but filtration.

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Public Feedback
Drought – a community well system is expensive. This is another hazard that is seasonal. Need better system for capturing stormwater runoff. Need more education and funding. Need help installing residential and community systems.

San Jose Water increasing rates, doing a lot of work right now Flooding – takes a long time to recover from losses, get back to pre-disaster state. Roads washing out.

Flooding is an additional insurance, many areas didn’t know it was something they needed.

Extreme heat events happening more frequently and closer together than they use to. (“Once in 25 year rainfall” is happening five times per month)
Weekly newsletters/newspapers to spread information
Sirens in Gilroy, used them in ’98, haven’t used recently to signify floods. Five minutes can make a big difference as a house floods.

Monterey County uses Alert/Sheriff system all the time – has evacuation warning and fire maps. Make you respond that they’ve reached out.

How much time is enough time to evacuate and prepare? Depends on the event. Storms vs fire vs drought have really different timescale.

Averages don’t always capture the real situation on the ground – also look at min and max.

Why are these outreach meetings not also being sent out as press release to local news media for general circulation. Weekly newspapers service each of the different areas of the County unincorporated areas: make a requirement for public notice? County failed to designate evacuation route planning since 2009 CWPP recommendations.

Subdivisions of 30+ homes share a single egress route.

Participants expressed some frustration that the County does not engage with the South County communities enough.

Many questions about how the County is letting people in general know about hazards, specifically flood zones and flood risks, and how are the County is specifically reaching out to farm worker camps.

A reminder that mailing the property owners (directly or through water bill, etc) does not always provide information to renters or temporary residents.

One question about noxious fumes from a sewage plant impacting a neighborhood.

Advance Earthquake warning system should be in place.

Flood area warning system for the public within the areas that are known to flood regularly.

Air quality and evacuation for farm workers. The recent fires showed that the farm workers were not given notices for evacuations or poor air quality like the homeowners in the new housing tracks.

A few key takeaways from this public feedback was how concerned the public is with their risk from the hazards the OA face. Climate-change related changes in hazard frequency and severity is already being felt across the OA. This puts more people in harm’s way from hazards they were not aware they would have to face. Further impacts are discussed throughout the hazard profiles and jurisdictional-specific vulnerabilities are highlighted in Volume II of this plan.

Further, there is significant need for additional public education and outreach. The public may be aware of some hazards, but not all risk is equal. Outreach to both homeowners and renters is important. Mitigation measures such as air filtration are also needed not only for public infrastructure, but residential and private sector structures as well. Additional public education and outreach actions are identified in Volume II of this plan.

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Listening Section Summaries
Summary
Safety Element/MJHMP Update
Listening Session # 1: CARAS
December 15, 2022 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Facilitators: Sam Gutierrez, Principal Planner, County of Santa Clara Location: CARAS, Gilroy, CA
The Listening Session began with a poll to help the County better understand community demographics and experiences. As illustrated in Figure 1. What City Do you Live In/Near? A majority of residents live in or near Gilroy.

Figure 1. What City Do you Live In/Near?
As illustrated in Figure 2. Hazardous Events with the Greatest Impact, participants have experienced a broad range of hazardous events with Extreme Heat the primary event. Drought, wildfire + smoke, and Q1: What City Do You Live In/Near?
Watsonville
Morgan Hill
11% 4%
Milpitas
4%
Gilroy Milpitas Morgan Hill Watsonville
Gilroy
81%

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flooding were experienced by 14 percent of participants. 82 percent of all participants have experienced a hazardous event that has impacted their life or home in the past 5 years.

Figure 2. Hazardous Events with the Greatest Impact
Approximately 4 out of 5 participants do not have a home emergency preparedness kit or supplies to support their household in the event of an emergency.

Figure 3. Emergency Preparedness Supplies
Finally, only 15 percent of participants were aware of County Services or Programs to support them prepare or respond to a hazardous event as illustrated in in Figure 4. County Services Awareness.

Q2: In the Past 5 Years, What Hazardous Event Has
Had the Greatest Impact on Your Life/Home?
Other
4%
None of the Above
18%
Earthquake +
Landslide
8%
Flooding
12%
Extreme Heat
Flooding
Other
Drought Wildfire + Smoke
Earthquake + Landslide None of the Above
Wildfire + Smoke
14%
Drought
12%
Extreme Heat
32%
Q3: Do You Have Emergency Preparedness
Supplies?
Partial
7% Yes
15%
No
78%
Yes No Partial

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Figure 4. County Services Awareness.

County staff facilitated a interactive session where participants could respond to questions posted on whiteboards. The following are their responses.

1. What are your primary hazards of concern and why?
Q4: Are You Aware of County Services and
Programs?
Unsure
15%
No
70%
Yes No Unsure
Yes
15%

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1. Extreme Heat / Calorextremo
a. I do not have air conditioning in my home / No tengo aire acondicionado en mi casa 6 b. I have air conditioning in my home, but cannot afford to run it during all heat events / Tengo aire acondicionado en mi casa, pero no puedo costearlo durante eventos de calor extremo 8 c. I work outdoors / Trabajoal airelibre 0
d. I have a family member or friends that work outdoors / Tengo un familiaro amigos que trabajan al aire libre
7 e. No close access to a cooling facility such as a park, library, or community center / Las instalacionesdel centrode enfriamiento, comoparques, bibliotecaso centroscomunitarios, no se encuentrancercade mí
2 f. There are cooling facilities such as a park, library, or community center in my community, but I don’t have physical access or do not feel safe going. / Instalaciones de centros de enfriamiento, como un parque, bibliotecas o centros comunitarios en mi comunidad, pero no puedo viajar allí debido al acceso físico o problemas de seguridad
2 2. Drought / Sequía
a. Plants are dying / Las plantas se están poniendo marrones y/o muriendo 3 b. Financial hardship of increased water cost / El aumento de los costos del agua es un desafío para mí
6 c. Water restrictions affect my health and well-being / Las restricciones de agua afectan mi salud y bienestar
3 6.5
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d. I work in agriculture or a related and drought has led to less work / Trabajo en el sector agrícola y la sequía ha provocado menos trabajo
5 3. Wildfire + Smoke / Incendioforestal+ Humo
a. Injury to myself, family, friends / Lesión a mí mismo, familia, amigos 6 b. Loss of home, car, belongings / Pérdidade casa, coche, pertenencias 5 c. Don’t have insurance to cover my belongings / No tengo seguro contra incendios para proteger mi propiedad y pertenencias
6 d. I am sensitive to smoke and pollution / Soy sensible al humo y la contaminación del aire 4 e. I have a family member or friends that are sensitive to smoke and pollution / Tengo un familiaro amigos que son sensibles al humo y la contaminación del aire 4 f. Fear of not being able to escape wildfire / Miedo a no poder escapar de un incendio forestal 5 g. Don’t have information where to go during event of a wildfire evacuation / No sabe adónde ir durante un evento de evacuación por incendio forestall
5 4. Flooding / Inundación
a. Injury to myself, family, friends / Lesión a mí mismo, familia, amigos 10 b. Loss of home, car, belongings / Pérdidade casa, coche, pertenencias 6 c. Don’t have insurance to cover my belongings / No tengo seguro contra inundaciones para proteger mi propiedad y pertenencias
6 d. Fear of not being able to escape a flood / / Miedo a no poder escapar de una inundación 4 e. Don’t have information where to go during event of a flooding evacuation / No sabe adónde ir durante un evento de evacuación por inundación
6 5. Earthquake+ Landslide / Terremoto+ Deslizamientode tierra a. Injury to myself, family, friends / Lesión a mí mismo, familia, amigos 10 b. Loss of home, car, belongings / Pérdidade casa, coche, pertenencias 8 c. Don’t have insurance to cover my belongings / No tengo seguro contra terremotos para proteger mi propiedad y pertenencias
5 d. Fear of not being able to escape landslide / No sé si los peligros de deslizamientos de tierra son una preocupación para mi comunidad
5 e. Don’t have information where to go during event of an earthquake evacuation / No sabe qué hacer o adónde ir después de un terremoto
9 6.5
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2. Which of the following applies to your household? Check all that apply. a. My household can easily cover the cost of housing. / Mi hogar puede cubrir fácilmente el costo de la vivienda.
1 b. My household can easily cover other regular expenses like transportation, food, and healthcare. / Mi hogar puede cubrir fácilmente otros gastos regulares como transporte, comida y atención médica. 1 c. My household has spent more than $100 in the past year on repairing damages caused by the environment or reducing potential impacts. / Mi hogar ha gastado más de $100 el año pasado en reparar daños causados por peligros o reducir problemas futuros. 4 d. We have delayed repairs we want to do to our home (like roof, windows, mold) because of cost. / Hemos retrasado las reparaciones que queremos hacer en nuestra casa (como el techo, las ventanas, el moho) debido al costo.
5 e. We do not have or need flood insurance. / No tenemos seguro contra inundaciones. 5 f. We do not have earthquake insurance. / No tenemossegurocontra terremotos. 9 g. If my household faced a $400 emergency expense, we would not be able to immediately pay for it in cash. / Si mi hogar enfrentara un gasto de emergencia de $400, no podríamos pagarlo inmediatamente en efectivo.
10 h. In order to pay a $400 emergency expense, my household would have to pay with a credit card or borrow the money. / Para pagar un gasto de emergencia de $400, mi hogar tendría que pagar con una tarjeta de crédito o pedir prestado el dinero.
9 i. Other / Otro

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3. What information or materials would be helpful to make you feel safer in future hazardous events? What County resources or programs (e.g., fire safety) would be helpful to prepare you for future hazardous events?
What information or materials would be helpful to make you feel safer in future hazardous events?
a. Emergency alerts / Alertasde emergencia 7
b. Know evacuation routes / Conoce las rutas de evacuación 7 c. Items to keep in an emergency preparedness kit / Artículos para tener en un kit de preparación para emergencias
5 d. What to do with pets / Que hacer con las mascotas 4 e. Where are shelters or temporary cooling centers / Dondese ubican albergueso centros de enfriamiento temporal
5 What County resources or programs (e.g., fire safety) would be helpful to prepare you for future hazardous events?
a. Phone app that provides alerts / Aplicación de teléfono que proporciona alertas 3 b. Information about financial resources or services to support preparedness / Información sobre recursos financieros o servicios para apoyar la preparación 2 c. Written information provided in my language spoken / Información escrita proporcionada en mi idioma hablado
2 d. The ability to call someone at the County for support in my language / La capacidad de llamar 2

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aalguien en el condado para obtener apoyo en mi idioma

5. Which of the following would you prioritize for neighborhood improvements? a. Improved transit infrastructure (bus stops, signs, benches) / Infraestructurade tránsitomejorada(paradasde autobús, letreros, bancos)
8 b. Safer biking routes / Rutasciclistasmásseguras 2
c. Pedestrian safety (sidewalks, crosswalks, speed bumps) / Rutas peatonales más seguras (aceras, cruces peatonales, badenes)
4 d. Improved water supply (safe drinking, firefighting) / Mejor suministro de agua (bebida segura, extinción de incendios)
4 e. Flood barriers / Barreras contra inundaciones 2
f. Security cameras for safety and dumping / Cámaras de seguridad para seguridad y vertido 3 g. More or improved parks /Más parqueso mejorados 2
h. Improved roads (potholes) / Carreterasmejoradas(baches) 4 i. Air quality monitoring / Monitoreo de la calidad del aire 2 j. Cool and clean air shelters (community center) / Centrosde enfriamiento/refugiosde airelimpio(centrocomunitario)
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Summary
Safety Element/MJHMP Update
Listening Session # 3: CRC
March 15, 2023 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Facilitators: Sam Gutierrez, Principal Planner, County of Santa Clara Location:

Campbell Community Center, Campbell, CA
The Listening Session began with a poll to help the County better understand community demographics and experiences. As illustrated in Figure 1. What City Do you Live In/Near? A majority of residents live in or near Sunnyvale.

Figure 1. What City Do you Live In/Near?
Santa Clara
9%
San Jose
27%
Sunnyvale
46%
Sunnyvale Palo Alto
Palo Alto
9%
Lexington Hills San Jose Santa Clara
As illustrated in Figure 2. Hazardous Events with the Greatest Impact, participants have experienced a broad range of hazardous events with Extreme Heat the primary event, followed by Drought. Wildfire + smoke, and flooding were experienced by at least 11 percent of participants. 97 percent of all participants have experienced a hazardous event that has impacted their life or home in the past 5 years.

Lexington Hills
9%

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Figure 2. Hazardous Events with the Greatest Impact
None of the
Earthquake +
Landslide
7%
Other
11%
Above
3%
Extreme Heat
29%
Wildfire +
Smoke
18%
Flooding
11%
Drought
21%
Extreme Heat Drought Flooding
Wildfire + Smoke Earthquake + Landslide Other
None of the Above
Approximately 1/3 of participants do not have a home emergency preparedness kit or supplies to support their household in the event of an emergency as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Emergency Preparedness Supplies
Yes No Partial
Finally, only 46 percent of participants were aware of County Services or Programs to support them prepare or respond to a hazardous event as illustrated in in Figure 4. County Services Awareness.

Yes
18%
Partial
46%
No
36%

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Figure 4. County Services Awareness.

Yes No Unsure
County staff facilitated a interactive session where participants could respond to questions posted on whiteboards.

The following are their responses.

1. What are your primary hazards of concern and why?
Wildfire, severe rainstorms and evacuation planning, eroded roads

1. Extreme Heat / Calorextremo
a. I do not have air conditioning in my home / No tengo aire acondicionado en mi casa 1 b. I have air conditioning in my home, but cannot afford to run it during all heat events / Tengo aire acondicionado en mi casa, pero no puedo costearlo durante eventos de calor extremo 1 c. I work outdoors / Trabajoal airelibre
d. I have a family member or friends that work outdoors / Tengo un familiaro amigos que trabajan al aire libre
1 e. No close access to a cooling facility such as a park, library, or community center / Las instalacionesdel centrode enfriamiento, comoparques, bibliotecaso centroscomunitarios, no se encuentrancercade mí
f. There are cooling facilities such as a park, library, or community center in my community, but I don’t have physical access or do not feel safe going. / Instalaciones de centros de enfriamiento, como un parque, bibliotecas o centros comunitarios en mi comunidad, pero no puedo viajar allí debido al acceso físico o problemas de seguridad
Yes
46%
No
45%
Unsure
9%

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2. Drought / Sequía
a. Plants are dying / Las plantas se están poniendo marrones y/o muriendo 3 b. Financial hardship of increased water cost / El aumento de los costos del agua es un desafío para mí
3 c. Water restrictions affect my health and well-being / Las restricciones de agua afectan mi salud y bienestar
1 d. I work in agriculture or a related and drought has led to less work / Trabajo en el sector agrícola y la sequía ha provocado menos trabajo

3.Wildfire + Smoke / Incendioforestal+ Humo
a. Injury to myself, family, friends / Lesión a mí mismo, familia, amigos 1 b. Loss of home, car, belongings / Pérdidade casa, coche, pertenencias 1 c. Don’t have insurance to cover my belongings / No tengo seguro contra incendios para proteger mi propiedad y pertenencias
1 d. I am sensitive to smoke and pollution / Soy sensible al humo y la contaminación del aire 5 e. I have a family member or friends that are sensitive to smoke and pollution / Tengo un familiaro amigos que son sensibles al humo y la contaminación del aire 5 f. Fear of not being able to escape wildfire / Miedo a no poder escapar de un incendio forestal 2 g. Don’t have information where to go during event of a wildfire evacuation / No sabe adónde ir durante un evento de evacuación por incendio forestall
5 4. Flooding / Inundación
a. Injury to myself, family, friends / Lesión a mí mismo, familia, amigos b. Loss of home, car, belongings / Pérdidade casa, coche, pertenencias c. Don’t have insurance to cover my belongings / No tengo seguro contra inundaciones para proteger mi propiedad y pertenencias
4 d. Fear of not being able to escape a flood / / Miedo a no poder escapar de una inundación 4 e. Don’t have information where to go during event of a flooding evacuation / No sabe adónde ir durante un evento de evacuación por inundación
2 5. Earthquake+ Landslide / Terremoto+ Deslizamientode tierra a. Injury to myself, family, friends / Lesión a mí mismo, familia, amigos 4 b. Loss of home, car, belongings / Pérdidade casa, coche, pertenencias 3 c. Don’t have insurance to cover my belongings / No tengo seguro contra terremotos para proteger mi propiedad y pertenencias
3 d. Fear of not being able to escape landslide / No sé si los peligros de deslizamientos de tierra son una preocupación para mi comunidad
2 e. Don’t have information where to go during event of an earthquake evacuation / No sabe qué hacer o adónde ir después de un terremoto
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2. Which of the following applies to your household? Check all that apply. a. My household can easily cover the cost of housing. / Mi hogar puede cubrir fácilmente el costo de la vivienda.
2 b. My household can easily cover other regular expenses like transportation, food, and healthcare. / Mi hogar puede cubrir fácilmente otros gastos regulares como transporte, comida y atención médica. 2 c. My household has spent more than $100 in the past year on repairing damages caused by the environment or reducing potential impacts. / Mi hogar ha gastado más de $100 el año pasado en reparar daños causados por peligros o reducir problemas futuros. 3 d. We have delayed repairs we want to do to our home (like roof, windows, mold) because of cost. / Hemos retrasado las reparaciones que queremos hacer en nuestra casa (como el techo, las ventanas, el moho) debido al costo.
3 e. We do not have or need flood insurance. / No tenemos seguro contra inundaciones. 4 f. We do not have earthquake insurance. / No tenemossegurocontra terremotos. 2 g. If my household faced a $400 emergency expense, we would not be able to immediately pay for it in cash. / Si mi hogar enfrentara un gasto de emergencia de $400, no podríamos pagarlo inmediatamente en efectivo.
1 h. In order to pay a $400 emergency expense, my household would have to pay with a credit card or borrow the money. / Para pagar un gasto de emergencia de $400, mi hogar tendría que pagar con una tarjeta de crédito o pedir prestado el dinero.
1 i. Other / Otro

3. What information or materials would be helpful to make you feel safer in future hazardous events? What County resources or programs (e.g., fire safety) would be helpful to prepare you for future hazardous events?
a. Emergency alerts / Alertasde emergencia 5
b. Know evacuation routes / Conoce las rutas de evacuación 5 c. Items to keep in an emergency preparedness kit / Artículos para tener en un kit de preparación para emergencias
3 d. What to do with pets / Que hacer con las mascotas 2 e. Where are shelters or temporary cooling centers / Dondese ubican albergueso centros de enfriamiento temporal
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What County resources or programs (e.g., fire safety) would be helpful to prepare you for future hazardous events?
a. Phone app that provides alerts / Aplicación de teléfono que proporciona alertas 4 b. Information about financial resources or services to support preparedness / Información sobre recursos financieros o servicios para apoyar la preparación 3 c. Written information provided in my language spoken / Información escrita proporcionada en mi idioma hablado
1 d. The ability to call someone at the County for support in my language / La capacidad de llamar aalguien en el condado para obtener apoyo en mi idioma

5. Which of the following would you prioritize for neighborhood improvements? a. Improved transit infrastructure (bus stops, signs, benches) / Infraestructurade tránsitomejorada(paradasde autobús, letreros, bancos)
1 b. Safer biking routes / Rutasciclistasmásseguras
c. Pedestrian safety (sidewalks, crosswalks, speed bumps) / Rutas peatonales más seguras (aceras, cruces peatonales, badenes)
3 d. Improved water supply (safe drinking, firefighting) / Mejor suministro de agua (bebida segura, extinción de incendios)
1 e. Flood barriers / Barreras contra inundaciones 2
f. Security cameras for safety and dumping / Cámaras de seguridad para seguridad y vertido 1 g. More or improved parks /Más parqueso mejorados 1
h. Improved roads (potholes) / Carreterasmejoradas(baches) 4 i. Air quality monitoring / Monitoreo de la calidad del aire 3 j. Cool and clean air shelters (community center) / Centrosde enfriamiento/refugiosde airelimpio(centrocomunitario)
General comments:
• Wind is a real concern. Falling trees and powerlines are scary to deal with. • Residents are not universally affected by flooding.
• Needs to be planning for evacuation on non-County maintained roads. How many residents are in Lexington Hills? No one is paying attention or communicating what is going on in these areas. • PG&E doesn’t care about their mess.
• Power is slow to come back on in current event. (Note: These was a heat wave at time of listening session.)
• “Priorities” shift seasonally, but they are all important. • Living with wildfires is a new reality for us.
o People are working outside when the air is unbreathable. o Indoors [workers] work without money for air filtration systems. o Not just need for cooling centers, but filtration.

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• Drought – A community well system is expensive.
o This is another hazard that is seasonal.
o Need better system for capturing stormwater runoff. Need more education and funding. Need help installing residential and community systems.
• San Jose Water increasing rates, doing a lot of work right now • Flooding
o Takes a long time to recover from losses, get back to pre-disaster state o Roads washing out
o Flooding is an additional insurance, many areas didn’t know it was something they needed. • Extreme heat events happening more frequently and closer together than they use to. (“Once in 25 year rainfall” is happening five times per month)
• Weekly newsletters/newspapers to spread information.
• Sirens in Gilroy, used them in ’98, haven’t used recently to signify floods. o Five minutes can make a big difference as a house floods. • Monterey County uses Alert/Sheriff system all the time – has evacuation warning and fire maps. o Make you respond that they’ve reached you.
• How much time is enough time to evacuate and prepare? Depends on the event. Storms vs fire vs drought have really different timescale.
• Averages don’t always capture the real situation on the ground – also look at min and max. • Why are these outreach meetings not also being sent out as press release to local news media for general circulation. Weekly newspapers service each of the different areas of the County unincorporated areas: Make a requirement for Public Notice?
• County failed to designate evacuation route planning since 2009 CWPP recommendations.

Subdivisions of 30+ homes share a single egress route.

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Appendix B: Adoption Resolution
Once the 2023 Santa Clara Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) has received FEMA “Approvable Pending Adoption” (APA) status, the governing body of every participating jurisdiction will formally adopt this MJHMP.

After FEMA has determined that all plan requirements have been met, including receipt of the formal adoption documentation, FEMA will provide a letter indicating the plan is approved.

A copy of the adoption resolutions and approval letter are included in this appendix.

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City of Gilroy Annex
February 21, 2024

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3. City of Gilroy

3.1. Hazard Mitigation Plan Point of Contact
The point of contact during the Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation (MJHMP) Plan planning process for the City of Gilroy was the Emergency Services and Volunteer Coordinator. This annex within the MJHMP was developed using information provided by the City of Gilroy’s Local Planning Team.

Table 36: City of Gilroy Local Planning Team Members for the 2023 Santa Clara County MJHMP
Name Position Organization Role on Team and in Planning Process
Andrew Young Emergency Services &
Volunteer Coordinator
City of Gilroy
Administration
General oversight, hazard
identification, and plan development
Sharon Goei Community
Development Director
City of Gilroy
Community
Development
Hazard identification and plan
development
Daryl Jordan Public Works Director,
Floodplain
Administrator
City of Gilroy
Public Works
Hazard identification and plan
development
The City’s Local Planning Team Members participated in the MJHMP by attending meetings on the Plan Kick-Off, Risk Assessment, Capabilities Assessment, Mitigation Strategy, Wrap-up, and one one-on-one meeting with the planning consultant. In addition, the city filled out the requested forms on each section or provided the requested information verbally to the planning consultant. The city also shared information regarding public opportunities to participate in the draft plan update utilizing the digital survey and seven in-person and virtual public outreach meetings. Further, the City team was provided the opportunity to review the draft plan prior to submittal to Cal OES and FEMA.

Table 37: External Stakeholders Invited to Be Involved in Planning Process Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
American Red Cross Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations, among
others.
organization that provides
emergency assistance, disaster
relief, and disaster
preparedness education in the
United States.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
American Red Cross – Silicon
Valley Chapter
Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations, among
others.

A nonprofit humanitarian
organization that provides
emergency assistance, disaster
relief, and disaster
preparedness education in the
United States.

Amateur Radio Emergency
Service (ARES)
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

A corps of trained amateur radio
operator volunteers organized to
assist in public service and
emergency communications.

CADRE - Collaborating
Agencies’ Disaster Relief Effort
Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations.

A leading network of
organizations that provide
community services that are
essential.

Cal OES Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities.

Office responsible for
overseeing and coordinating
emergency preparedness,
response, recovery, and
homeland security activities
within the state.

California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities.

The fire department of the
California Natural Resources
Agency.

California Department of
Transportation
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

An executive department of the
U.S. state of California.

Cattlemen’s Association Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

A nonprofit trade association
that represents California's
ranchers and beef producers in
political affairs.

Cooper-Garrod Estate
Vineyards
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Garrod Farms is a family-owned
and operated estate winery and
stables.

Department of Homeland
Security
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

The U.S. federal executive
department responsible for
public security, roughly
comparable to the interior or
home ministries of other
countries.

Department of Toxic Substances Agencies that have the authority to regulate development.

An agency of the government of
the state of California that
protects public health and the
environment from hazardous
waste.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
Emergency Medical Services Agencies that have the authority to regulate development.

Provides statewide coordination
and leadership for the planning,
development, and
implementation of
local EMS systems.

Emergency Services Volunteer
Representative
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities.

Organization that ensures public
safety, security, and health by
addressing and resolving
different emergencies.

Federal Aviation Administration Agencies that have the authority to regulate development.

Offers civil aviation safety
enforcement services.

Foothill - De Anza Community
College District
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Community college district
headquartered on the grounds
of Foothill College in Los Altos
Hills, California, United States.

Gavilan College Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

A public community college in
Gilroy, California.

Gilroy Unified School District Representatives of businesses, academia, and other private
organizations.

Located in the southernmost tip
of Santa Clara Valley, California.

Gilroy/Hollister California
Highway Patrol
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

Has primary patrol jurisdiction
over all California highways and
roads and streets outside city
limits, and can exercise law
enforcement powers anywhere
within the state.

Google Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

American multinational
technology company focusing
on artificial intelligence, online
advertising, search engine
technology, cloud computing,
computer software, quantum
computing, e-commerce, and
consumer electronics.

Hidden Villa Farm Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations, among
others.

Nonprofit educational
organization teaching programs
on environmental and
multicultural awareness.

Intel Corporation Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

An American multinational
corporation and technology
company headquartered in
Santa Clara, California.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
Kaiser Permanente—Santa
Clara
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

An American integrated
managed care consortium.

Life Moves Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Provides interim housing and
supportive services for
homeless families and
individuals to rapidly return to
stable housing.

Moffett Field Ames Research
Center, National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
(NASA)
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Major NASA research center
at Moffett Federal Airfield in
California's Silicon Valley.

National Weather Service,
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA)
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

Scientific and regulatory agency
within the U.S. Department of
Commerce.

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Representatives of businesses, academia, and other private
organizations, and neighboring
communities.

One of the largest combination
natural gas and electric utilities
in the United States.

Regional Water Quality Control
Board
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

Provides government regulatory
services related to water
pollution and control.

Rotating Safe Car Park Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities, and neighboring
communities.

Allows for temporary overnight
parking for homeless individuals
or families living out of their
cars as a safe alternative to
sleeping on the streets or in a
homeless shelter.

San Francisquito Creek Joint
Powers Authority
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities, and neighboring
communities.

The agency works to address
the cities' flooding,
environmental and recreational
concerns.

San José Water Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

An investor-owned public utility.

Santa Clara County CERT Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations.

Trains residents to prepare for
and respond to life-threatening
events in their community.

Santa Clara County FireSafe
Council
Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations.

A nonprofit, grassroots
organization that provides
education and project
assistance for homeowners.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
Santa Clara County Local
Oversight Program
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities.

Program to oversee assessment
and mitigation of contaminated
sites to protect groundwater
resources, human health,
safety, and the environment.

Santa Clara County Parks Agencies that have the authority to regulate development, and
neighboring communities.

Provide, protect, and preserve
regional parklands for the
enjoyment and education.

Santa Clara County Planning &
Development
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development, and
neighboring communities.

Plays a key role in supporting
economic development and
ensuring opportunities for the
public to participate in
land development.

Santa Clara County Sheriff’s
Office
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development, and
neighboring communities.

A local law enforcement agency
that serves Santa Clara County,
California.

Santa Clara University Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

A private Jesuit university in
Santa Clara, California.

Santa Clara Valley Open Space
Authority
Neighboring communities. An independent special district in Santa Clara County.

Santa Cruz County Neighboring communities. A county on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California.

Silicon Valley Animal Control
Authority (SVACA)
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Provides local cities with care of
sick, injured, lost, and
abandoned animals and has an
adoption program.

Silicon Valley Clean Energy Representatives of businesses, academia, and other private
organizations, and neighboring
communities.

Not-for-profit agency that
provides clean electricity for
residential and business
customers.

St. Louise Hospital (Santa Clara
County Hospital System)
Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations.

Community hospital.

Stanford Healthcare Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations, and neighboring
communities.

Multispecialty clinic provides
convenient access to advanced,
specialty care in the South Bay.

Vista Center for the Blind and
Visually Impaired
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Empowers individuals who
are blind or visually impaired to
embrace life to the fullest
through evaluation, counseling,
education, and training.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
County of Santa Clara Neighboring jurisdiction, local
agency involved in hazard
mitigation.

Response for engaging the
whole community in assessing
needs and developing strategies
to achieve stronger mitigation
capabilities within the Santa
Clara County Operational Area.

City of Campbell Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County City of Cupertino Neighboring communities. Located in Silicon Valley City of Los Altos Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County Town of Los Altos Hills Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County Town of Los Gatos Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County City of Milpitas Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County City of Morgan Hill Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County City of Mountain View Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

City of Palo Alto Neighboring communities. Located in Silicon Valley City of San José Neighboring communities. Located in Silicon Valley City of Santa Clara Neighboring communities. A city near San Jose, in California’s Silicon Valley.

City of Saratoga Neighboring communities. Located in Silicon Valley City of Sunnyvale Neighboring communities. Located in the Santa Clara Valley
Santa Clara County Fire
Department
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities, and neighboring
communities.

A California Fire Protection
District serving Santa Clara
County.

Santa Clara Valley Water
District
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations, and neighboring
communities.

Provides stream stewardship,
wholesale water supply, and
flood protection for Santa Clara
County, California.

The City supported a “whole community” approach to this plan update. Neighboring communities, local and regional agencies involved in mitigation activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate development as well as businesses, academia, and other private and nonprofit interests were invited to be involved in the planning process by participating in planning meetings, public meetings, or reviewing the draft plan. In addition to the wide variety of stakeholders identified by the County, other stakeholders the City of Gilroy recommended including included the Gilroy Unified School District, Gavilan College, Gilroy/Hollister CHP, and St. Louise Hospital. Additional stakeholders that were able to participate are included in Volume 1 of this plan. The City and participants did not identify any changes in priorities for this planning process.

3.1.1. Public Outreach and Engagement
In addition to inviting a wide range of stakeholders, the City supported public outreach and engagement through distributing a digital survey utilizing social media and a city newsletter. This survey reached members of underserved populations, including primarily non-English speaking households.

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Figure 25: City of Gilroy Multilingual Facebook Post

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Figure 26: City of Gilroy Newsletter

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Figure 27: City of Gilroy Spanish Email and Website Text In addition, the city hosted a joint in-person plan outreach opportunity with the Safety Element development team and the MJHMP was discussed at an additional two virtual and four in-person public meetings across Santa Clara County. These in-person meetings were targeted towards areas with socially vulnerably populations. These meetings were also designed to be accessible for AFN (access and functional needs) populations. The public was also provided the opportunity to comment on the draft plan. Comments from the public survey were reviewed, evaluated for alignment with planning priorities, and incorporated as appropriate.

The participation of the City of Gilroy and its stakeholders helped inform the development of the MJHMP and this annex in accordance with current priorities. The new plan continues to expand upon the work of the prior plan including emphasizing partnerships both within jurisdictions and special districts as well as with external stakeholders. Further, there is an increased emphasis on climate change, reflecting the increased understanding of the risk this hazard poses to the OA. The City did not identify additional changes in priorities to be highlighted in their annex.

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3.2. Jurisdiction Profile
The following is a summary of key information about the jurisdiction and its history:
 Date of Incorporation: 1868
 Current Population: 58,005 (as of July 2022 – U.S. Census Bureau)  Population Growth: Based on data tracked by the California Department of Finance, Gilroy has experienced a population increase since the last plan update. The overall population has increased from an estimated 54,324 in 2015 to 59,269 in 2022. Between January 2022 and January 2023, Gilroy experienced a small population increase of 0.6%.  Location and Description: The City of Gilroy is on the inland U.S. Route 101 corridor, approximately 40 miles north of Monterey and 30 miles south of San José. The City is surrounded by unincorporated Santa Clara County. This unincorporated area is served by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, City of Gilroy fire department, and a South Santa Clara County Fire District and CalFire. To the east and approximately 2.5 miles from the city limits are the foothills of the Diablo Mountain range. To the west and outside of the city limits are the Santa Cruz Mountains. Seven miles to the north is Morgan Hill, the closest incorporated City to Gilroy in Santa Clara County. Gilroy is well known as the “Garlic Capital of the World” and for the Gilroy Garlic Festival, featuring a wide variety of garlic-flavored foods, including garlic ice cream. Olam Spices and Vegetables (formerly Gilroy Foods) processes vast quantities of garlic and other fresh vegetables. Gilroy is home to the Gilroy Premium Outlets, a large shopping center consisting of outlet stores. The major highways through Gilroy are U.S. Route 101 and State Route 152. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority provides local buses and express buses to San José and Sunnyvale. Caltrain provides weekday rush-hour commuter rail service to the Santa Clara Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. Amtrak California’s Capitol Corridor line runs a San José-Santa Barbara Thruway Motorcoach connection with a stop in Gilroy. Monterey-Salinas Transit’s Line 55, which stops in Gilroy, is a rush-hour San José-Monterey express bus that also serves as an Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach connection. San Benito County Express provides intercounty bus service to Hollister and San Juan Bautista.  Brief History: Gilroy’s first inhabitants were the Amah Mutsun native American tribes. The area was first settled in the late 1700s by the Spanish missionaries and military, followed by wider Spanish settlement, including Spanish land grants, in the early 1800s. In the post Mexican American War and gold rush years, the area’s first agricultural enterprises began. The village of Gilroy was incorporated in 1868. Agriculture continued to expand throughout the 1900s with tree crops such as prunes, cherries and apricots dominating until the early 1960s when the area transitioned to row crops such as tomatoes, sugar beets, and, of course, garlic. In the latter half of the 20th century, Gilroy began the shift to an urban community, while maintaining its small-town feel and agricultural roots.
 Climate: Gilroy’s climate strikes a pleasant balance between hot and cold, wet, and dry, making it perfect for agriculture and recreation. Nestled between the Diablo and Santa Cruz mountains in the Santa Clara Valley, Gilroy residents enjoy mild temperatures, while missing most of the coastal fog. A state climatology report says up to 70 percent of Gilroy’s days are sunny, with an average annual rainfall of 19.11 inches. The proximity of the Pacific Ocean keeps temperatures uniform. The average annual temperature is 62.8 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), although it is not unusual for summer readings to top 100°F. The average July high temperature is near 90°F.

Winter temperatures drop to an average of 57°F in January.  Governing Body Format: The City of Gilroy is a charter city, governed by a seven-member City council and mayor elected at-large. The City employs 260 people in seven departments: Police, Fire, Administration, Administrative Services, Finance, Community Development, and Public Works. In addition to local police services and fire services, the City also provides emergency medical services. The City has 9 commissions, boards and committees, which report to the City Council. The City Council assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan and the City Administrator will oversee its implementation.

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3.3. Development Trends
Gilroy continues to see development within its boundaries. The following construction activity has been recorded since 2017:
 2017-2018: 25 residential units and 695,000 square feet of nonresidential space was constructed.  2018-2019: 788 residential units and 277,071 square feet of nonresidential space was constructed.
 2019-2020: 128 residential units and 2,991 square feet of nonresidential space was constructed.  2020-2021: 132 residential units and 15,190 square feet of nonresidential space was constructed.  2021-2022: 112 residential units and 76,711 square feet of nonresidential space was constructed.

The City of Gilroy 2040 General Plan was adopted in 2002, with the 2040 General Plan update almost complete. City actions, such as those relating to land use, zoning, subdivisions, design review, and capital improvements, must be consistent with the plan. Future growth and development in the City will be managed as identified in the general plan. Table 36 summarizes development trends in the performance period since development of the previous hazard mitigation plan and expected future development trends.

The City of Gilroy has increased its population since the previous plan was developed. Although it is unknown if this population growth occurred in a location vulnerable to a specific hazard, it can be inferred that for hazards that have broad, undefined geographic areas of impact, such as drought or severe weather, there is a proportional growth in the number of people potentially exposed to these hazards.

Table 38: Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed
any land since the development
of the previous hazard mitigation
plan?
 If yes, give the estimated area
annexed and estimated
number of parcels or
structures.

No
Is your jurisdiction expected to
annex any areas during the
performance period of this plan?
 If yes, please describe land
areas and dominant uses.
 If yes, who currently has
permitting authority over
these areas?
No
Are any areas targeted for
development or major
redevelopment in the next five
years?
 If yes, please briefly describe,
including whether any of the
areas are in known hazard
risk areas.

No

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Criterion Response
How many building permits were
issued in your jurisdiction since
the development of the previous
hazard mitigation plan?
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total
Number of
Permits
1,953 1,669 1,851 1,191 1,643 1,971
Please provide the number of
permits for each hazard area or
provide a qualitative description
of where development has
occurred.

Development has occurred throughout the City during the performance period for this plan. For hazards with a clearly defined extent and location, the City cannot estimate
development impacts. For hazards with impacts citywide, it is safe to assume that this new development could be subject to impacts from those hazards. However, it is important to note that all new development was subject to the regulatory capabilities identified in this annex. Currently, permits are not displayed geographically; however, the City will be migrating to a more robust system. There is no GIS capability, but the City is planning to upgrade.

Please describe the level of
buildout in the jurisdiction,
based on your jurisdiction’s
buildable lands inventory. If no
such inventory exists, provide a
qualitative description.

City residents voted no growth via Prop. H measure in 2016.

3.4. Capability Assessment

3.4.1. Resources for the 2023 Planning Initiative
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for inclusion into the 2023 Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for both Volume 1 and Volume 2 (City of Gilroy Annex). All the below items were additionally reviewed as part of the full capability assessment for the City of Gilroy.
 City of Gilroy General Plan: The General Plan, including the Community Resources and Potential Hazards (Chapter 9) was reviewed for information regarding goals and policies consistent with hazard mitigation for carry over as goals and objectives. Specifically, Section 25, Natural Hazards, was reviewed. The subsections in this Chapter include Natural Hazards in which, policies include Seismic, Fire, and Flooding.
 City of Gilroy Municipal Code: The Municipal Code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration.  Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance: The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance was reviewed for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program.  Capital Improvements Plan: The Capital Improvements Plan was reviewed to identify crossplanning initiatives for inclusion as mitigation projects.

3.4.2. Full Capability Assessment
An assessment of legal and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 39Table 39 and Table 40Table

40. An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 41Table 41. An assessment of staffing capabilities is presented in Table 42Table 42. An assessment of administrative and technical

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capabilities is presented in Table 43. Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 44Table 44. An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 45Table 45. Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 46Table 46. Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 47Table 47, and the community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 48Table 48.

Table 39: Legal and Regulatory Capability: Codes, Ordinances, and Requirements Local
Authority
Other
Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Building Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: See City Code, Chapter 6
Zoning Ordinance Yes No Yes No
Comment: Actively administered and enforced, City Code, Chapter 30 Subdivision Ordinance Yes No Yes No
Comment: Actively administered and enforce, City Code, Chapter 21 Stormwater
Management
Ordinance
Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: The City of Gilroy, City of Morgan Hill, and South Santa Clara County have jointly developed a guidance manual to aid developers, engineers, and architects to meet the PCRs of resolution R3-2013-0032. Gilroy City Code Chapter 30, Article 38.

Other Natural HazardSpecific Ordinances
No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Post-Disaster
Recovery
Yes No No Yes
Comment: County draft recovery framework was completed in Fall 2016.

Real Estate Disclosure No Yes Yes No
Comment: Cal. Civ. Code §1102 et seq.

Growth Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Adoption of local measure H limits City annexation limits to current City boundaries. Cal.

Gov. Code §65300 et seq.

Site Plan Review Yes No Yes No
Comment: 2016 Municipal Code Chapter 30, Codes adopted with amendments – effective Jan. 1, 2017.

Environmental
Protection
No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Flood Damage
Prevention
Yes No Yes No
Comment: Floodplain Management Ordinance reflects updates to floodplain management policies affecting real property located in designated flood hazard areas of the City of Gilroy (ordinance No. 98- 17; updated January 2017).

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Local
Authority
Other
Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Emergency
Management
Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The Emergency Organization and Functions provides for the protection of persons and property within the City of Gilroy in the event of an emergency; the establishment, coordination, and direction of the City of Gilroy’s Emergency Organization & Office of Emergency Services (City Code, Chapter 9).

Climate Change Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: SB 97 directs California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines to address greenhouse gas emissions. Other state policies include AB 32, SB 375, SB 379 and regulations of the Climate Action Plan.

Acquisition of land for
open space and public
recreation uses
Yes No No No
Comment: Chapter 30, Article XXIV
Table 40: Planning, Legal, and Regulatory Capabilities
Planning, Legal, or Regulatory Capability Local
Authority
Other
Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? Yes
Comment: Gilroy 2020 General Plan
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No No Yes
How often is the plan updated? Updated with the General Plan and as needed.

Comment: Capital Improvement Projects and Master Plans are evaluated every five years. Each capital improvement project undertaken by the City of Gilroy is the result of a master plan prepared in conjunction with data from the General Plan and other policy or forecast documents. The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department uses the master plan reports as a tool in developing the City’s capital improvement budget and to identify the timing and/or type of improvement to be made.

Floodplain or Watershed Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Stormwater Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: City of Gilroy Municipal Storm Water Quality Protection and Discharge Control (Ord. No. 2011-13, § 1, 11-21-11).

Urban Water Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The Storm Water Plan will manage both of these categories.

Habitat Conservation Plan No Yes No Yes
Comment: City of Gilroy has adopted the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan is a 50-year regional plan to protect endangered species and natural resources while allowing for future development in Santa Clara County and is both a habitat conservation plan and natural community conservation plan, or HCP/NCCP. The final Habitat Plan was approved and adopted in 2013.

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Planning, Legal, or Regulatory Capability Local
Authority
Other
Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Green Infrastructure Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Parks or Open Space Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Economic Development Plan No No No No
Comment: Article 8A of the General Municipal Code: The purpose of this article to provide industry and commerce with an alternative method of financing in acquiring, constructing or rehabilitating facilities which will increase employment opportunities for the inhabitants of or otherwise contribute to the economic development of the City.

Transportation Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: Santa Clara County Fire Department. 2016 plan is undergoing 2022-2023 update.

Forest Management Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Climate Action Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The Climate Action Plan for the City of Gilroy Operations and Facilities was developed and approved in 2009. SB 97 directs California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines to address greenhouse gas emissions. Other state policies include AB 32 and SB 375 and regulations of the Climate Action Plan.

Local Emergency Operations Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: City of Gilroy Emergency Operations Plan was approved in 2009. The plan is consistent and compliant with all state and federal documents.

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk
Assessment (THIRA)
Yes No No Yes
Comment: Consistent with adopted City of Gilroy ABAG 2010 adopted plan.

Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: County draft recovery framework was completed in Fall 2016. Final draft framework projected to be published within the next 12 months. City of Gilroy will begin post disaster recovery planning following the county’s adoption.

Continuity of Operations Plan No No No Yes
Comment: No COOP/COG currently exists. The City will examine integrating for mitigation in the future.

Public Health Plan No Yes Yes No
Comment: The City of Gilroy falls under the authority of the Santa Clara County Dept. of Public Health, which has the following of Public Health Plans. 2015-2020 community health assessment and health improvement plan, 2014 EMS services plan 2013 EMS strategic plan, 2013 Santa Clara County EMS strategic implementation plan, & Santa Clara County EMS trauma system plan, and Santa Clara County EMS stroke plan.

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Table 41: Financial Capabilities
Financial Capabilities Could the resource be used to
fund future mitigation
activities?
Has the funding resource
been used in the for
mitigation activities? If yes,
for what type of mitigation
activities?
Community Development
Block Grants
Yes No
Other Federal Funding
Programs
Yes No
Capital Improvements Project
Funding
Yes Yes, utilized for improvements to
facilities, utilities, parks and
trails, streets improvements.

Authority to Levy Taxes for
Specific Purposes
No No
User Fees for Water, Sewer,
Gas or Electric Service
Yes No
Incur Debt through General
Obligation Bonds
Yes No
Incur Debt through Special
Tax Bonds
Yes No
Incur Debt through Private
Activity Bonds
No No
Withhold Public Expenditures
in Hazard-Prone Areas
Yes No
State Funding Programs Yes Yes, the Cal OES PrepareCA
Jumpstart Grant funding for the
Community Resilience
Coordinator position (5 years)
which will emphasize public
outreach amongst vulnerable
populations.

Also, the Cal OES Community
Power Resiliency Allocation
provided funding to install backup power to critical facilities.

And the Listos California CERT
Support Grant supports local
CERT training and operations.

Development Impact Fees for
Homebuyers or Developers
Yes Yes, impact fees are utilized to
increase the stormwater system
capacity and to reduce flood
risk.

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Table 42: Staffing Capabilities
Staffing Capability Have Capability? Is staffing adequate to enforce regulations?
Is staff trained on
natural hazards and
mitigation?
Planners or engineers
with knowledge of
land development and
land management
practices
 Yes
 Full time
 Community
Development
Department,
Planning Division
Yes No
Engineers or
professionals trained
in building or
infrastructure
construction
practices
 Yes
 Full time
 Sr. Planner and
Planning Manager,
Community
Development
Department,
Planning Division
and Sr. Civil
Engineer, City
Engineer, Public
Works Department,
Engineering Division
Yes Yes
Staff with training in
benefit/cost analysis
No N/A N/A
Surveyors No N/A N/A
Personnel skilled or
trained in GIS
applications
 Yes
 Full time
 Finance
Department,
Information
Technology Division
N/A No
Scientist familiar with
natural hazards in
local area
No N/A N/A
Emergency manager  Yes
 Full time
 Administration
Department,
Emergency Services
Division
Yes Yes

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Table 43: Administrative and Technical Capabilities
Administrative or Technical
Capability
Have Capability? Has the capability been used to
assess or mitigate risk in the past? If
yes, what type of hazard event?
Maintenance programs to
reduce risk
Yes Yes, the Public Works Department,
Parks and Landscape Maintenance
Division, mitigate risks related to
Vegetation Abatement/Wildfire.

Mutual aid agreements Yes Automatic and mutual aid agreements support Fire, Police, Public Works,
Administration
Hazard data and information Yes The compilation of historical data from prior incidents (flooding, wildfire) to
better understand areas of concern and
extent of impacts.

Hazus analysis or GIS
software
No No
Grant writing Yes The City contracts with a grant writing firm and grant management is conducted
internally. The City has a dedicated
Management Analyst for grant
administration situated under City
Administration Department.

Grant funding approved through the Cal
OES’ PrepareCA Jumpstart Grant to hire
a Community Resilience Officer. This
position will provide outreach to the
City’s most vulnerable demographic
regarding heavy rain, high wind, extreme
cold, and extreme heat. , earthquakes,
floods, wildfires, and drought.

Grant funding approved through the Cal
OES Community Power Resiliency
Allocation provided funding to install
back-up power to critical facilities from
potential outages related heavy rain,
high wind, extreme cold, and extreme
heat. and fire.

Does your jurisdiction have
any established warning
systems or services for
hazard events?
Yes AlertSCC. Alerts are sent directly to your
mobile device, landline, and or
email. Alerts for fire, earthquake, heavy
rain, high wind, extreme cold, and
extreme heat, crime, and instructions
during a disaster.

The City of Gilroy also utilizes Nixle to
share community-related public safety
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Administrative or Technical
Capability
Have Capability? Has the capability been used to
assess or mitigate risk in the past? If
yes, what type of hazard event?
Nixle notifications: Alert, Advisory, and
Community. These notifications may be
sent via text or email and will be posted
to the 95020 Nixle Alert page. Nixle is
used more frequently for urgent
community messaging that does not
meet criteria for AlertSCC or used in
conjunction with AlertSCC.

Table 44: National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Compliance Topic Response
What local department is responsible for
floodplain management?
Public Works Department
Who is your floodplain administrator?
(department/position)
Director of Public Works, Public
Works Department, according to Chapter 27E
Floodplain Management Ordinance
Is the floodplain administrator or NFIP
Coordinator certified?
Yes
Is floodplain management an auxiliary
function in your jurisdiction?
No
What is the date of adoption of your flood
damage prevention ordinance?
January 2017
Do floodplain development regulations meet
or exceed FEMA or state minimum
requirements? If regulations exceed
requirements, in what ways?
Yes, the one-foot additional freeboard
requirement and cumulative substantial
damage exceed requirements.

How are the substantial
improvement/substantial damage provisions
implemented?
The Floodplain Administer is responsible for
identifying and administering requirements for
substantial improvement and substantial damage
utilizing FEMA 213 “Answers to Questions About
Substantially Damaged Buildings.” This process is
administered in coordination with other
departments/divisions and implemented by
community staff as necessary. In addition to the
standard definition, substantial damage is defined
as any “flood-related damages sustained by a
structure on two separate occasions during a 10-
year period for which the cost of repairs at the
time of each such event, on the average, equals
or exceeds 25 percent of the market value of the
structure before the damage occurred."
Substantial improvement is also defined
cumulatively, meaning “any combination of
repairs, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or other
improvement of a structure taking place during a
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Topic Response
equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value
of the structure before the “start of construction” of
the improvement. For each structure, the five-year
period begins on the date of the first improvement
or repair of that structure subsequent to the
effective date of the Floodplain Management
Ordinance. Cumulative tracking of improvements
or repairs to structures/buildings are tracked in
accordance with Section 2.0 – Substantial
Improvement definition of the Floodplain
Management Ordinance. In addition, the
Floodplain Administer is responsible for all permit
reviews, including, if necessary, the determination
of substantial improvement/substantial damage of
existing structures.

Provide an explanation of the permitting
process for development within the floodplain.

See City floodplain management ordinance,
Section 4.0: Administration
When did your jurisdiction enter the NFIP? August 1, 1980 Is your jurisdiction in good standing with the
NFIP?
Yes
Are the jurisdiction’s Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (FIRMs) digital, paper, or both?
Digital
Explanation of NFIP administration services
within your jurisdiction.

Services include CRS annual review and update
every 5-years, outreach and education conducted
via mail, in-person contact, social media, email,
and City Website, and local ordinances adopted
regarding flood plain utilization. There is also a
process covering permit review, project
monitoring, and record keeping.

Barriers to running an effective NFIP program
in your jurisdiction.

Not having dedicated staffing.

When was the most recent Community
Assistance Visit (CAV) or Community
Assistance Contact (CAC)?
Fall 2022
Is a CAV or CAC scheduled or needed? No
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding
NFIP compliance violations that need to be
addressed?
 If so, please state what they are.

No
Do your flood hazard maps adequately
address the flood risk within your jurisdiction?
 If no, please state why.

No, the maps do not include flood blockage issues
in a portion of the City per study prepared by
Schaaf & Wheeler and there are flood zone ‘A’
areas where base flood elevations have not been
determined.

Does your floodplain management staff need
any assistance or training to support its
floodplain management program?
 If so, what type of assistance/training is
needed?
Yes, ongoing training is needed to keep up with
latest developments and updates.

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Topic Response
Does your jurisdiction participate in the
Community Rating System (CRS)?
 Is your jurisdiction interested in joining the
CRS program?
 Current class: 8 (Class 7 approved to begin in
October 2023)
 CRS entry date: December 2022
 % Premium discount, SFHA/non-SFHA: 15/5
How many structures are exposed to flood risk
within your jurisdiction?
 In 10% annual chance flood hazard area: 93
 In 1% annual chance flood hazard area: 241
 In 0.2% annual chance flood hazard area:
9,807
How many flood insurance policies are in
force in your jurisdiction?
 What is the insurance in force?
 What is the premium in force?
 175 policies in force
 $65,758,000 insurance in force
 $233,485 premium in force
Areas of flood risk with limited NFIP policy
coverage.

None
How many total loss claims have been filed in
your jurisdiction?
 How many claims were closed without
payment/are still open?
 What were the total payments for losses?
 32 total loss claims have been filed
 10 claims still open (as of December 21, 2016)
 $302,117.33 total payments for losses. Zero
claims for sustainable damage
How NFIP compliance will be continued during
the next 5 years.
 Adoption and enforcement of floodplain
management requirements and compliance
with local ordinances, including regulating new
construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas
(SFHAs).
 Floodplain identification and mapping,
including any local requests for map updates.
 Description of community assistance and
monitoring activities.
 Work will not be completed in SFHA unless
building area is elevated. Elevation certificates
are required.
 Building Division monitors and inspects
projects in the flood plain.
 Issue or deny permits and maintain records of
floodplain development.
 Remedy violations
 Participate in the Santa Clara County
Multijurisdictional Program for Public
Information
 Outreach and education continued in-person,
at events, and through social media, and
community emails regarding hazard
information, risk, mitigation, flood plain data,
and flood insurance.
 Ensure appropriate cross integration of plans
and identification of mitigation measures when
developing plans or reviewing existing plans.

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Table 45: Education and Outreach
Education or
Outreach Capability
Response How does the
personnel, program,
or organization relate
to disaster resilience
and mitigation?
Could the personnel,
program, or
organization help
implement future
mitigation activities?
Do you have a Public
Information Officer or
Communications
Office?
Yes The Communications
and Engagement
Division collaborates
with the Emergency
Service Division and
various departments to
coordinate disaster
resilience and
mitigation outreach
strategies.

Yes
Do you have
personnel skilled or
trained in website
development?
Yes Website development is
managed by the
Administration
Department’s
Communications and
Engagement Division.

Each department has a
responsible
representative trained
by and coordinates with
the Communications
and Engagement
Division on department
webpage development,
which may be used to
present disaster and
hazard related
information.

Yes
Do you have hazard
mitigation information
available on your
website?
 If yes, please
briefly describe.

Yes The City’s website has
integrated mitigation
information across
various department
webpages with links to
cross reference and
additional information.

Yes
Do you utilize social
media for hazard
mitigation education
and outreach?
 If yes, please
briefly describe.

Yes Multiple social media
platforms are utilized to
expand reach into the
community and provide
pertinent information.

Yes
Do you have any
citizen boards or
commissions that
address issues
No N/A N/A

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Education or
Outreach Capability
Response How does the
personnel, program,
or organization relate
to disaster resilience
and mitigation?
Could the personnel,
program, or
organization help
implement future
mitigation activities?
related to hazard
mitigation?
Does your jurisdiction
have any ongoing
public education or
information programs
that could be used to
communicate hazardrelated information?
Yes  Administration:

Preparedness
information is
regularly shared on
the City’s website,
community emails,
and social media.

Preparedness
training is available
through the City
Community
Emergency
Response Team
(CERT) under the
Administration
Department’s
Emergency Services
Division (Includes
fire safety and
household
preparedness).

Community
engagement and
outreach is often
conducted at
community events
such as National
Night Out.
 Public Works: Water
Conservation
Specialist under the
Public Works
Department
develops awareness
and educational
materials, and
engages the public
regarding drought,
water restrictions,
waste, and
conservation. Also,
the Flood Plain
Administrator under
the Public Works
Department utilizes
flood and
stormwater
Yes

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Education or
Outreach Capability
Response How does the
personnel, program,
or organization relate
to disaster resilience
and mitigation?
Could the personnel,
program, or
organization help
implement future
mitigation activities?
management related
outreach material
developed by Valley
Water District.

Public Works
regularly updates
information through
the City’s website,
community emails,
and social media.
 Fire: Preparedness
information is
regularly shared on
the City’s website,
community emails,
and social media.

Community
engagement and
outreach is regularly
conducted at
community events
and through regular
public contact.

Does your jurisdiction
have local citizen
groups or nonprofit
organizations focused
on environmental
protection,
emergency
preparedness, and/or
underserved
populations?
Yes There is a Voluntary
Organization Active in
Disaster, regional and
local community- and
faith-based
organizations that
coordinate to provide
outreach to
underserved
populations.

Yes
Does your jurisdiction
have natural disaster
or safety related
school programs?
Yes The Gilroy Unified
School District
communicates general
awareness and
preparedness with staff,
students, and families.

They also maintain
comprehensive safety
and emergency plans
and procedures and
conduct regular drills
consistent with
California Educational
Code - Section 32282.

These actions improve
awareness, enhance
Yes

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Education or
Outreach Capability
Response How does the
personnel, program,
or organization relate
to disaster resilience
and mitigation?
Could the personnel,
program, or
organization help
implement future
mitigation activities?
safety, and build the
community’s resilience
capacity.

Gavilan College
(unincorporated Gilroy)
maintains a
comprehensive
emergency response
plan and shares
communicates
preparedness with staff,
students, and families.

They also conduct drills
to exercise various
aspects of their
emergency response
plan.

Does your jurisdiction
have public/private
partnership initiatives
addressing disasterrelated issues?
No N/A N/A
Do you have any
other programs
already in place that
could be used to
communicate hazardrelated information?
 If yes, please
briefly describe.

No N/A N/A
Table 46: Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date
Classified
Community Rating System Yes 8 May 2007
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes 2 February 2013
Insurance Services Office (ISO) Fire Rating Yes 2 2021
National Weather Service StormReady Program® No N/A N/A Firewise USA® Program No N/A N/A

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Table 47: Development and Permitting Capabilities
Development or Permitting Capability Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development
permits?
 If no, who does? If yes, which department?
Yes - Community Development Department,
Planning Division
Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track
permits by hazard area?
No
Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands
inventory?
No
Table 48: Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Adaptive Capacity Assessment Question Jurisdiction Rating Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential
climate change impacts Medium
Comment: None provided.

Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate
change impacts Low
Comment: None provided.

Technical resources to assess proposed
strategies for feasibility and externalities Low
Comment: None provided.

Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of
greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low
Comment: None provided.

Capital planning and land use decisions
informed by potential climate impacts Medium
Comment: None provided.

Participation in regional groups addressing
climate risks Low
Comment: None provided.

Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate
change impacts during public decisionmaking processes
Medium
Comment: None provided.

Identified strategies for greenhouse gas
mitigation efforts Low
Comment: None provided.

Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Low
Comment: None provided.

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Adaptive Capacity Assessment Question Jurisdiction Rating Champions for climate action in local
government departments Medium
Comment: None provided.

Political support for implementing climate
change adaptation strategies Medium
Comment: None provided.

Financial resources devoted to climate change
adaptation Low
Comment: None provided.

Local authority over sectors likely to be
negative impacted Low
Comment: None provided.

Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and
understanding of climate risk Low
Comment: None provided.

Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment: None provided.

Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate
impacts Medium
Comment: None provided.

Local economy current capacity to adapt to
climate impacts Low
Comment: None provided.

Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate
impacts Medium
Comment: None provided.

3.4.3. Opportunities to Expand Upon and Improve Existing Capabilities The hazard mitigation planning process presented the opportunity for the community to discuss and evaluate their current capabilities however, building mitigation capabilities is an ongoing process. New capabilities can be added which will support mitigation. Current capabilities can also be enhanced to actively support mitigation and reduce risk. Significant efforts have been made to increase the capabilities of jurisdictions across the OA. By participating in this plan update, each community is reinforcing their support for mitigation and understanding of the capabilities they need to successfully implement mitigation measures. Actions that can expand and improve existing authorities, plans, policies, and resources for mitigation include:
 Developing a Climate Action Plan which incorporates hazard data and actions to adapt to a changing climate.
 Budgeting and passing policies and procedures for mitigation actions.  Adopting and implementing stricter mitigation regulations.  Approving the training of staff for mitigation activities.

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 Approving mitigation updates to existing plans as new needs are recognized.  Continuing to update plans as necessary to ensure they are current and reflect the needs of the community or special district.
 Further developing warning systems and messaging.
 Creating and implementing additional public education and outreach offerings and increasing the volume of translated materials.
 Ensuring grant opportunities are capitalized upon to meet mitigation goals.

Each type of the four FEMA-identified capabilities were evaluated, in addition to OA-priority capabilities like adaptive capacity. Gaps and limitations, if any, are discussed in the tables above. Additional jurisdiction-specific opportunities to expand on and improve capabilities for reducing risk include:
 Continue to participate in the Community Rating System and identify additional actions to both reduce flood risk and reduce flood insurance premiums.
 Support staff in taking training on and expanding their floodplain management capabilities.  Expand the existing communications networks and public outreach, as well as more preparedness and response focused outreach, to include information on mitigation.  Incorporate mitigation into future COOP/COG and General Plan.  Since the last plan update, multiple new grant programs that support mitigation measures have been established. FEMA’s annual BRIC grant program funds a variety of mitigation actions, including infrastructure projects, nature-based solutions, climate adaptation, hazard resistant building codes, and projects benefitting disadvantaged communities. This program is funded annually, meaning the City can apply on a consistent basis, rather than waiting for a disaster declaration to make additional mitigation funds available. Within California, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research has established the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP), which funds multiple grants related to climate adaptation and resilience. Types of projects that could be funded under ICARP grants include adaptation planning, capacity building, climate resilience measures, and reducing the impacts of extreme heat. Regional partnerships are also a priority. In addition to local funding, pursuing these types of grant programs can help the City fund additional mitigation actions and increase their financial capabilities.

3.5. Integration with Other Planning Initiatives
This section describes the process for integrating the hazard mitigation plan into local planning mechanisms.

3.5.1. Existing Integration
The following plans and programs currently integrate the goals, risk assessment and/or recommendations of the hazard mitigation plan:
 General Plan: The City of Gilroy General Plan includes information on natural hazards. At the time of the next update, it can expand to incorporate mitigation action goals and action items to address current and emerging risks, as applicable.
 Municipal Code: The City of Gilroy Municipal Code includes regulations pertaining to reducing risk from natural hazards, such as building codes with seismic standards and the flood damage prevention ordinance.

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 Community Wildfire Protection Plan: County Fire has the authority and responsibility to provide for life safety and protection of property as well as to mitigate wildfire risk. The plan directly references the LHMP. The 2023 version of this plan was updated in collaboration with the LHMP planning team.
 Silicon Valley 2.0 Project: An extensive regional effort, this project is designed and managed by the Santa Clara County Office of Sustainability and funded by the State of California’s Strategic Growth Council, to minimize the anticipated impacts of climate change within the boundary of Santa Clara County.

3.5.2. Opportunities for Future Integration
The following plans and programs do not currently integrate the goals, risk assessment and/or recommendations of the hazard mitigation plan but provide an opportunity for future integration.

These plans and programs will be developed, reviewed and/or updated to include information on hazard risk reduction as feasible and appropriate:
 Building Codes: There is a need to evaluate and update to include the most recent mitigation recommendations, as appropriate.
 Public engagement, education, and outreach: The City could participate in events to regularly engage and educate the public about mitigation planning.  Other Local Planning Mechanisms: Local plans such as the Capital Improvement Plan, Floodplain or Watershed Management Plan, Stormwater Plan, Climate Action Plan, and COOP plan all present an opportunity to incorporate this MJHMP upon their creation or update.

Gilroy’s Planning Division is responsible for developing and supporting programs to support the city’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, adopted specific plans, and other associated ordinances as well as updating relevant ordinances. The Planning Division is housed in the Community Development Department, which was represented in this plan update. The Planning Commission, a 7-member body which acts as an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to land use, makes recommendations to the City regarding plan updates and specific plans. The Local Planning Team will be responsible for ensuring this MJHMP gets to the necessary individuals, departments, and commissions in order to be integrated into other planning mechanisms.

3.6. Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 49Table 49 lists all past occurrences of natural hazards within the jurisdiction.

Table 49: Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster #
(if applicable)
Date Preliminary
Damage Assessment
Earthquake DR-845 10/18/89 $1,409,677,726.18
Freeze DR-894 02/11/91 Unknown
Severe Storm DR-1044 01/10/95 $17,482,926.56
Severe Storm DR-1046 03/12/95 $9,331,377.98
Severe Storm DR-1155 01/04/97 $21,792,068.12
Severe Storm DR-1203 02/09/98 $25,537,087.33
Heavy Rain N/A 12/15/02 Unknown

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Type of Event FEMA Disaster #
(if applicable)
Date Preliminary
Damage Assessment
Severe Winter Storms N/A 01/08/17 No property damage
within jurisdiction.

Multiple roadway
closures resulting in
significant traffic
management issues for
several hours within
jurisdiction.

Heavy Rain DR-4301 02/14/17 $6,608,518
Wildfire N/A 09/03/17 No infrastructure,
structure, or property
damage within
jurisdiction. Vegetation
to hillside burned
(Primarily oak trees and
grass) within
jurisdictional
boundaries.

Severe Winter Storms EM-3591
DR-4683
01/09/23 No property damage
with jurisdiction.

Multiple roadway
closures resulting in
significant traffic
management issues for
several hours within
jurisdiction.

Severe Winter Storms DR-3592 03/10/23 Unknown

3.7. Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
 Number of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties (RL): 0
 Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss (SRL) Properties: 0  Number of RL Properties or SRL Properties that have been mitigated: 0 Other noted vulnerabilities include:
 There are a number of unreinforced masonry buildings in the downtown area, soft-story structures, and older structures constructed prior to 1990 that are not retrofitted that are vulnerable to earthquakes and a wide range of hazards. Additional studies may be necessary to identify structures most in need of retrofitting or other mitigation actions. Potable water and waste water pipelines and systems may also be at risk to damage from earthquake.  For the 100-Year Probabilistic Earthquake Hazus model, Gilroy had the highest percentage estimated building value loss, and third highest in the 500-year scenario. Estimated losses for other scenarios were less significant than for other cities.  Although the Hazus earthquake model results are county-wide and do not produce specific impacts to population for individual cities, it can be anticipated that impacts to people through

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injury, displacement from damaged homes, and disruption of emergency services and other systems will have significant human impacts.
 Most of the City has in low to moderate liquefaction potential. There are areas with high and very high liquefaction potential, such as along Uvas Creek and west of Llagas Creek.  A total of 4,582 structures are within wildfire hazard areas, and 4,426 of these are residential.

22.18% of the population is located within wildfire hazard areas. This is the 7th highest percentage of population exposed to wildfire in the OA. Wildfire risk to structures is identified as high on the west and southwest sides of the city. A fire station on Hecker Road is in a moderately high wildfire risk classification zone, Four schools are in the southwestern area of the city that are not directly in high-risk classification areas, but their proximity to higher risk areas should be a consideration. Homes and roadways in the schools’ boundaries are in areas of moderate to high risk. Fire risk in these areas is increased due to terrain, accessibility, vegetation type and density, and other factors. Fuels from vegetation close to structures is a particular concern. Drought and extreme heat can contribute to greater fire risk.
 According to the Hazus model results, over 17% of the City’s population is within the 1-percent annual chance flood hazard area. Over 22% is within the 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard area where flood damage regulations and mandatory flood insurance requirements do not apply.

They have the highest proportion of people exposed to the 1-percent flood hazard in the OA, and second highest in the 0.2 percent area. Hazus models show a high proportion of people potentially displaced and needing shelter from 10%, 1%, and 0.2% flood hazard zones. A portion of Monterey Road, a major transportation route, is in the 1% annual floodplain in the southern end of Gilroy. Several highway bridges are also in flood hazard zones. A total of 10 schools, 2 police stations, 3 fire stations, and 1 hospital are in the .02% hazard zone.  Approximately 6.9% of the City’s structures are in the 1 percent annual chance flood hazard area.

Also, 9.2% of the City’s structures are in the 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard area, where flood damage prevention regulations and mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements do not apply. Flood hazard mitigation actions are addressed in city ordinance 27E Floodplain Management and 27 Municipal Stormwater and should be considered in all future ordinances or ordinance revisions regarding floodplain, watershed, and stormwater management.  Current flood maps do not include flood blockage issues in a portion of the city per a study prepared by Schaaf & Wheeler. Some flood zone “A” areas do not have base flood elevations determined. A more comprehensive study could provide a clearer picture of Gilroy’s flood hazard.  A heavy precipitation event in early 2023 resulted in the temporary closure of several roads around Gilroy due to flooding, including parts of Hwy 101. Silvas Crossing on Miller Road was identified as needing flood mitigation measures to prevent future closures.  Approximately 27,185 people in the city are within dam inundation boundaries. Over $5 million in structures are also potentially at risk of dam failure. Gilroy could be impacted from failure of either the Andersen, Uvas, or Chesbro Dams. Critical facilities in the inundation area include 1 hospital, 1 fire station, 2 police stations, and 10 schools. Vulnerable populations may include those with lack of a personal vehicle or disabilities affecting their mobility, which may make evacuation difficult.
 Although 36.6% of Gilroy’s land area is within moderate to high landslide hazard zones, only

4.3% of the population and 4.33% of the land value is exposed to moderate to high landslide hazard. Much of the landslide potential does not intersect the built environment of the city. An area on the north side of Hecker Pass Hwy within the city limits has high landslide susceptibility.

Some neighborhood roads in the southwest portion of the city, as well as along portions of Uvas Creek, also are within moderate to high susceptibility zones. No critical facilities are identified in these hazard zones.
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may necessitate limits on landscape irrigation or higher costs for irrigation, which can have economic impacts. Drought can have severe negative impacts on growth of crops and gardens.

Much of the unincorporated area near Gilroy is utilized in agricultural production. Gilroy could experience economic impacts, particularly for residents employed in these areas. Drought could contribute to land subsidence, which could impact water distribution systems. Water conservation measures by the city and its citizens can help reduce the impacts of drought.  Impacts from inclement weather, such as heavy rain, hail, and wind, are likely to be very similar across the OA. Individual events may impact only limited areas, but the entire OA is at risk of similar conditions. Heavy rain may cause localized flooding on roadways and low-lying areas, which may disrupt transportation for the general public and can also delay emergency response.

Heavy rain can also have cascading impacts on landslide potential or strain the capacity of dams.

High winds can result in fallen trees and downed power lines, which can result in power and communication system outages. Extreme heat or cold can be harmful to health, particularly to those without access to housing with adequate warming and cooling systems.  Climate change is anticipated to change the frequency and intensity of storms, droughts, and extreme heat. These changes can also change conditions of vegetative fuels and the associated risk of wildfire. Additional planning is needed to address how the city will respond to these changing conditions to reduce negative impacts to the community.  Gilroy is distant from the shoreline and has no direct tsunami risk, so this hazard was not profiled for this annex.
 The planning department lacks the capability to overlay permits for development with known hazard areas in GIS or other mapping system. This presents a challenge for diverting future development away from high-hazard areas. Additional tools are needed to address how changes in development and changes in population will contribute to vulnerability in Gilroy.  Gilroy has a large number of people considered vulnerable according to the Social Vulnerability Index (see 3.7.1.) Some individuals may need additional assistance to understand what hazards could impact their area and what appropriate actions they should take to reduce their risk.

Language, age, disabilities, and other factors may influence the needs of residents in understanding how to reduce their risk. Education efforts need to consider in-person meetings as well as alternatives to reach a variety of people and address each hazard, including earthquake, dam failure, flood, wildfire, landslide, drought, and severe weather such as heavy rain, wind, and extreme heat. The SVI may not capture some vulnerable populations, such as unhoused people or outdoor workers, who are more vulnerable to severe weather such as heavy rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.

3.7.1. Social Vulnerability
Figure 28 shows the social vulnerability of Gilroy. Much of the community is considered moderate to high vulnerability. This vulnerability extends through all four themes: housing type/transportation, racial and ethnic minority status, household characteristics, and socioeconomic status. This data at the census tract level may not be sufficient to determine exactly what vulnerable populations could be impacted by a particular hazard. However, general observations show that areas of high vulnerability could be impacted by earthquake, drought, and severe weather, and some may be in areas at risk of flood, dam failure, wildfire, and landslide. These vulnerability rankings indicate that people in the area may have multiple characteristics that might make recovery from a natural disaster more difficult, and further study is needed to determine more specific needs.

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Figure 28: Gilroy Social Vulnerability

3.8. Hazard Risk Index
Table 50Table 50 presents the hazards of concern from highest risk index number to lowest, as assigned by the City of Gilroy.

Table 50: Hazard Risk Index
Hazard Probability Life Impact Property
Impact
Percentage
of Area
Impacted
Maximum
Probable
Extent
Earthquake Highly Likely Catastrophic Catastrophic Significant Major Dam/Levee Failure Unlikely Catastrophic Catastrophic Significant Major Heavy Rain Highly Likely Minor Limited Minimal Moderate High Wind Likely Minor Limited Minimal Moderate
Extreme Heat Likely Minor Limited Minimal Moderate
Wildfire Likely Limited Minor Minimal Moderate
Drought Likely Minor Minor Extensive Weak
Flood Occasional Minor Moderate Minimal Moderate
Climate Change Occasional Minor Minor Negligible Weak

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Hazard Probability Life Impact Property
Impact
Percentage
of Area
Impacted
Maximum
Probable
Extent
Landslide/Mass
Movement Unlikely Minor Minor Negligible Weak
Table 51: Comparison of Risk Index Score for Gilroy and Operational Area (OA) Risk Score Earthquake
Dam/
Levee
Failure
Heavy
Rain
High
Wind
Extreme
Heat Wildfire Drought Flood Landslide
Climate
Change
Gilroy 2.9 2 1.25 1.15 1.15 1.05 0.9 0.4 0 0.3
OA 2.24 1.19 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.68 1.21 0.90 0.36 1.13

3.9. Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability Current flood maps do not include flood blockage issues in a portion of the City according to a study prepared by Schaaf & Wheeler and there are flood zone ‘A’ areas where base flood elevations have not been determined. A more comprehensive study could provide a clearer picture of Gilroy’s flooding hazard.

Additionally, the Planning Department lacks the capability to overlay permits for development with known hazard areas. Consequently, the City should consider the acquisition and implementation of a GIS-based system to visually represent development in known hazard areas.

A comprehensive study of all seismically vulnerable structures and infrastructure citywide would aid in identifying project remediation scopes and costs.

Additional mitigation in the form of outreach is necessary to determine what community-specific challenges, barriers, and gaps exist to better prepare community members through awareness and education.

3.10. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Participants were asked to report the status of their mitigation actions listed in the previous plan as a part of this plan update. Where further information isn’t provided, the answers are defined as follows:
 Completed – work on this action is totally complete.
 Completed and ongoing – work on this action is complete; however, it is an ongoing project that will continue to be implemented. An example is a public outreach campaign that was created and will continue to be implemented.
 In progress – work on this action has begun and is in progress, but the action is not yet complete.  Retain – work on this action has not begun yet, the action is still relevant, and it should be in the 2023 MJHMP.
 No longer relevant – Action item is no longer relevant due to reduce or eliminated risk, it no longer being feasible, there has been a change in jurisdictional or organizational priorities, or another reason as stated.

Unless specifically requested otherwise, only those actions listed as “retain” are incorporated into the 2023 action plan.

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Table 52: Status of Action Items from the 2017 MJHMP
Action Item Number* Action Item
Description
Hazard(s) Mitigated Current Status and
Comments
GIL.1 Continue/ maintain a
relationship with local
service providers to
ensure a backup
system/process for
telephonic
communication with a
local PSAP.

All Hazards No longer relevant
GIL.2 Continue/ maintain a
plan for a cooperative
program to retrofit or
tear down unreinforced
masonry buildings
(downtown).

Earthquake Retain
GIS.3 Continue/ maintain to
reinforce/retrofit
existing structures to
meet current building
code standards for
essential facility
seismic safety.

Earthquake Retain
GIL.4 Identify feasible means
and alternates to
supplying all essential
City facilities in hazard
areas assessed by this
plan with backup power
to generation capability.

These include, but are
not limited to: city hall,
fire stations, senior
centers, auditorium,
community rooms, alert
and warning facilities,
etc.

Any hazard assessed
by this plan that could
result in the interruption
of power
In progress
GIL.5 The City of Gilroy will
take into account
hazard risk
assessments,
mitigation actions and
projects when
developing any growth
management plan, as a
result of local Ballot
Measure H, which limits
the boundaries of the
City to its current
status.

Dam Failure,
Earthquake, Flood,
Landslide, Wildfire
In progress

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Action Item Number* Action Item
Description
Hazard(s) Mitigated Current Status and
Comments
GIL.6 The City of Gilroy will
develop a PostDisaster Recovery Plan
that at a minimum will
address all hazards
assessed by this plan,
following the County’s
adoption of its
Recovery Framework.

All Hazards Retain
GIL.7 The City of Gilroy will
consider areas to
integrate mitigation and
climate change
planning.

All Hazards Completed and
ongoing
GIL.8 The City of Gilroy will
consider integrating
mitigation actions
during the next update
to the General Plan in
order to reduce the
impact from natural
disasters.

All Hazards Completed and
ongoing
GIL.9 The City of Gilroy will
integrate, feasible
grant-eligible mitigation
actions during the next
update to the Capital
Improvement Plan in
order to reduce the
impact from natural
disasters and to
leverage the benefits of
this hazard mitigation
plan.

All Hazards Completed and
ongoing
GIL.10 The City of Gilroy will
take into account
mitigation activities as
per revised ordinance
No. 2017-01 or when
developing any
floodplain or watershed
plan in the future.

Flood Retain

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Action Item Number* Action Item
Description
Hazard(s) Mitigated Current Status and
Comments
GIL.11 The City of Gilroy will
include mitigation
activities when revising
Chapter 27C of the
Municipal code- Storm
Water Quality
Protection and
Discharge Control or
when developing any
storm water
management plan.

Flood Retain
GIL.12 The City of Gilroy will
include mitigation
activities when revising
Chapter 27C of the
Municipal code, the
Habitat Conservation
Plan.

Climate Change Retain
GIL.13 Consider development
of COOP/COG for
essential functions
within the City’s
government.

All Hazards Retain
GIL.14 If it is determined to be
feasible and costeffective, the City of
Gilroy will develop and
implement a system to
track development in
hazard-prone areas
using GIS software or
an appropriate
substitute.

All Hazards Retain
GIL.15 Actively participate in
the plan maintenance
protocols outlined in
Volume 1 of the hazard
mitigation plan.

All Hazards Completed and
ongoing

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Action Item Number* Action Item
Description
Hazard(s) Mitigated Current Status and
Comments
GIL.16 Continue to maintain
good standing and
compliance under the
National Flood
Insurance Program
(NFIP). This will be
accomplished through
the implementation of
floodplain management
programs that will, at a
minimum, meet the
requirements of the
NFIP:

Enforcement of the
flood damage
prevention ordinance
Participate in floodplain
identification and
mapping updates
Provide public
assistance/information
on floodplain
requirements and
impacts.

Flood Completed and
ongoing
* Number given to action item in 2017 Santa Clara County Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan

3.11. Mitigation Successes
The City of Gilroy recognizes the risks it faces from hazards such as floods, wildfires, and earthquakes and has developed strategies to address this risk. Hazard mitigation goals and actions are incorporated into the City’s other plans beyond the Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the 2040 General Plan. The City has
adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code,
recently updated its Flood Ordinance, and has taken
additional steps to understand its flood risk. A floodplain management study prepared on behalf of the City of
Gilroy for Uvas Creek and the results are used to
implement additional regulations in applicable areas.

The City, Valley Water, and the United States Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) have worked to address
flooding from local streams after severe storms. In 2019, Valley Water, who operates the Uvas Creek levee that
was originally built by the USACE, completed a levee
rebuild project to address severe damage caused by
burrowing animals. Ensuring the levee’s functionality is intended to reduce flood risk and keep the community
safe. Work is ongoing on another Valley Water project, in conjunction with U.S.ACE and the State of California, known as the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection project. This project will provide flood protection to 1,100 homes, 500 businesses, and 1,300 agricultural acres in Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy.

Figure 29: Llagas Creek Flooding

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Gilroy provides educational information to residents through virtual and in-person public engagement opportunities. It also participates in a Multijurisdictional Program for Public Information. This type of program is recommended in FEMA’s NFIP CRS Coordinator’s Manual (Edition 2013) and has been in place in Santa Clara County since 2015 with twelve (12) communities participating. This program allows local jurisdictions and Valley Water to get together and develop an extensive public outreach plan which reflects the key messages that need to be shared and builds on what the communities know works well.

Gilroy shares information on Valley Water’s Flood Awareness campaign on its website and participates in the National Night Out to share flood preparedness information. In addition, all residents in the SFHA receive Valley Water’s annual floodplain mailer.

3.12. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and Evaluation of
Recommended Actions
Table 53Table 53 lists the actions that make up the City of Gilroy hazard mitigation action plan. The maps in Figure 30Figure 30 through Figure 37Figure 37 present the City’s critical facilities, infrastructure, and identified hazard risk areas.

Descriptions of the expected time frames for actions are provided below:
• Short term: 1–5 years
• Medium term: 5–10 years
• Long term: Over 10 years
 Ongoing: Currently being funded and implemented under existing programs The planning partners utilized the following criteria to prioritize action items into the categories of high, medium, or low.
 High Priority— A project that:
 Meets multiple goals and objectives (i.e., multiple hazards);  Addresses multiple hazards;
 Has benefits that exceed cost;
 Has funding secured or is an ongoing project;
 Meets eligibility requirements for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants;  Can be completed in the short term (1 to 5 years);
 Addresses immediate short-term impacts of climate change;  Benefits underserved and/or socially vulnerable populations; AND  Considers the Multi-Benefit Criteria utilized by the Santa Clara County Climate Collaborative, including equity, long-term value, ecosystem benefit, community benefit, and crossjurisdictional alignment.  Medium Priority— A project that:
 Meets multiple goals and objectives;
 Addresses multiple hazards;
 Has benefits that exceed costs;
 Has funding has not been secured, but that is grant eligible under Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants or other grant programs;

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 Project can be completed in the short term (1-5 years), once funding is secured. Medium priority projects will become high priority projects once funding is secured;  Addresses immediate short-term impacts of climate change;  Benefits underserved and/or socially vulnerable populations; AND  Considers the Multi-Benefit Criteria utilized by the Santa Clara County Climate Collaborative, including equity, long-term value, ecosystem benefit, community benefit, and crossjurisdictional alignment.  Low Priority— A project that:
 Will mitigate the risk of at least one hazard;
 Has benefits that do not exceed the costs or are difficult to quantify:
 Does not have secured funding;
 Is not eligible for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funding;  Has a timeline for completion that is long term (greater than 5 years). Low priority projects may be eligible for other sources of grant funding from other programs;  May address impacts of climate change;
 May benefit underserved and/or socially vulnerable populations; AND  Considers the Multi-Benefit Criteria utilized by the Santa Clara County Climate Collaborative, including equity, long-term value, ecosystem benefit, community benefit, and crossjurisdictional alignment.

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Table 53: City of Gilroy 2023 Action Items
Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s) Mitigated
Lead Position,
Office, Department
or Division
Responsible for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Sources
Expected
Timeline
for
Completion
Priority
GIL.2* Continue/ maintain a plan for a
cooperative program to retrofit or
tear down unreinforced masonry
buildings (downtown).

Earthquake Community
Development
General Fund,
EMPG, The
Federal HMGP
Short-term Medium
GIS.3* Continue/ maintain to
reinforce/retrofit existing structures
to meet current building code
standards for essential facility
seismic safety.

Earthquake Community
Development
General Fund,
EMPG, The
Federal HMGP
Ongoing Medium
GIL.6* The City of Gilroy will develop a
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan that at
a minimum will address all hazards
assessed by this plan, following the
County’s adoption of its Recovery
Framework.

All Hazards Administration General Fund,
EMPG, The
Federal HMGP
Long-term Medium
GIL.10* The City of Gilroy will take into
account mitigation activities as per
revised ordinance No. 2017-01 or
when developing any floodplain or
watershed plan in the future.

Flood Public Works General Fund Long-term Medium
GIL.11* The City of Gilroy will include
mitigation activities when revising
Chapter 27C of the Municipal codeStorm Water Quality Protection and Discharge Control or when
developing any storm water
management plan.

Flood Public Works General Fund Long-term Medium

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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s) Mitigated
Lead Position,
Office, Department
or Division
Responsible for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Sources
Expected
Timeline
for
Completion
Priority
GIL.12* The City of Gilroy will include
mitigation activities when revising
Chapter 27C of the Municipal code,
the Habitat Conservation Plan.

Climate Change Community
Development
General Fund Long-term Medium
GIL.13* Consider development of
COOP/COG for essential functions
within the City’s government.

All Hazards Administration General Fund:

EMPG
Short-term Medium
GIL.14* If it is determined to be feasible and
cost-effective, the City of Gilroy will
develop and implement a system to
track development in hazard-prone
areas using GIS software or an
appropriate substitute.

All Hazards, including
Landslide, Flood, Dam
Failure, Wildfire,
Earthquake
Community
Development
General Fund Long-term Medium
1 Conduct all-hazard public outreach
to promote hazard awareness and
preparedness through in-person
events.

All Hazards, including
Heavy Rain, High Wind,
Extreme Heat, Drought,
Flood, Dam Failure,
Earthquake, Wildfire
Administration General Fund, Cal

OES, HMPG
Ongoing High
2 Collaborate with community
stakeholders to promote hazard
awareness and community
preparedness.

All Hazards, including
Heavy Rain, High Wind,
Extreme Heat, Drought,
Flood, Dam Failure,
Earthquake, Wildfire
Administration General Fund,
BRIC
High
3 Develop a public education initiative
to improve multilanguage all-hazard
community education and outreach.

All Hazards, including
Heavy Rain, High Wind,
Extreme Heat, Drought,
Flood, Dam Failure,
Earthquake, Wildfire
Administration General Fund, Cal
OES
Short term High
4 Develop Climate Action Plan and
integrate mitigation action items as
appropriate.

Climate Change,
Drought, Extreme Heat
Community
Development
General Fund,

HMPG, BRIC
Long term Medium

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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s) Mitigated
Lead Position,
Office, Department
or Division
Responsible for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Sources
Expected
Timeline
for
Completion
Priority
5 Incorporate drought resistant
landscapes into ordinances as a
water conservation measure.

Climate Change,
Drought, Heavy Rain,
Extreme Heat
Public Works General Fund,
HMPG
Short term Medium
6 Develop a vegetation management
plan for the wildland urban interface
to reduce wildfire risk by reducing
fuels and improving defensible
space.

Climate Change,
Drought, Wildfire
Community
Development
General Fund, Cal
Fire, HMPG, BRIC
Long term Medium
7 Provide flood-related public
outreach to promote awareness and
preparedness to community
members residing within the flood
plain.

Climate Change, Flood,
Heavy
Precipitation/Atmospheric
River, Dam Failure
Public Works General Fund,

HMPG, FMA
Ongoing High
8 Evaluate alternate routes to mitigate
flood-related road closures at
Silva’s crossing.

Climate Change, Flood,
Heavy
Precipitation/Atmospheric
River, Dam Failure
Public Works General Fund,
BRIC
Long term Low
9 Modify water, stormwater, and
wastewater infrastructure to
mitigate damage from droughtrelated subsidence and
earthquakes.

Drought, Earthquake,
Heavy
Precipitation/Atmospheric
River
Public Works General Fund,

BRIC, HMPG
Long term Low
10 Utilize GIS to map hazard areas, atrisk infrastructure and structures, associated hazards and to manage
emergency incidents.

Earthquake, Landslide,
Dam Failure, Flood,
Wildfire
Finance General Fund,

EMPG, BRIC,
HMPG
Short term Medium
11 Conduct a planning
feasibility/project scoping study for
soft-story retrofitting.

Earthquake Community
Development
General Fund,

HMPG, BRIC
Long term Medium

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Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s) Mitigated
Lead Position,
Office, Department
or Division
Responsible for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Sources
Expected
Timeline
for
Completion
Priority
12 Identify and implement emergency
management and public safety
communication systems
redundancies.

Terrorism, Cyber
Threats, Power Outages,
Space Weather
Police General Fund,

EMPG, SHSGP
Short term High
13 Assess fuel needs, develop refueling plan, and identify needs for critical facility operations during
extended outage.

Power Outages, High
Wind
Administrative
Services
General Fund,
HMGP
Long term Medium

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Figure 30: City of Gilroy Critical Facilities

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Figure 31: City of Gilroy Critical Infrastructure

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Figure 32: City of Gilroy Flood Hazard Area Map

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Figure 33: City of Gilroy Deep-Seated Landslide Susceptibility

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Figure 34: City of Gilroy Liquefaction Susceptibility Map

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Figure 35: City of Gilroy Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Historic Fires

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Figure 36: City of Gilroy Wildfire Hazard Classification

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Figure 37: City of Gilroy Wildfire Risk to Structures Map

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City of Gilroy

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Claim of Maria Medina (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent
Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
Meeting Date: July 29, 2024
From: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Department: Administrative Services
Submitted By: LeeAnn McPhillips, Administrative Services and Human Resources Director / Risk Manager
Prepared By: LeeAnn McPhillips, Administrative Services and Human Resources Director / Risk Manager
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Not Applicable

RECOMMENDATION
Based on the recommendation from Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) and/or legal counsel, this claim is recommended for rejection.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Based on the recommendation from Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) and/or legal counsel, the following claim is submitted to the City Council for rejection at the July 29, 2024 meeting:
• Claim of Maria Medina
Attachments:

1. Claim of Maria Medina

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City of Gilroy

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Claim of Christina Cornell (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent
Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
Meeting Date: July 29, 2024
From: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Department: Administrative Services
Submitted By: LeeAnn McPhillips, Administrative Services and Human Resources Director / Risk Manager
Prepared By: LeeAnn McPhillips, Administrative Services and Human Resources Director / Risk Manager
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Not Applicable

RECOMMENDATION
Based on the recommendation from Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) and/or legal counsel, this claim is recommended for rejection.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Based on the recommendation from Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) and/or legal counsel, the following claim is submitted to the City Council for rejection at the July 29, 2024 meeting:
• Claim of Christina Cornell
Attachments:

1. Claim of Christina Cornell

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City of Gilroy

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Authorization to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for Grant
Funding Related to the City of Gilroy Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)/Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction
Program
Meeting Date: July 29, 2024
From: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Department: Community Development
Submitted By: Sharon Goei, Community Development Director Prepared By: Cindy McCormick, Planning Manager
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Develop a Financially Resilient Organization

RECOMMENDATION

1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to execute all restricted grant agreements and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation for the City of Gilroy VMT/GHG Reduction Program.

2. Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY25) Budget to appropriate the grant related revenue and expenditure.

BACKGROUND
On December 11, 2023, the City Council adopted a Resolution in support of City staff to apply for grant funding to develop a City-wide VMT Reduction / Transportation Demand Management Policy and a City-wide Greenhouse Gas Reduction / Climate Action Plan.

At that time, staff indicated they would return to the Council in summer 2024 with an update on whether the City’s grant application was successful, and whether additional funds may be needed to complete the work.

Development of a City-wide VMT Reduction / Transportation Demand Management Policy and a City-wide Greenhouse Gas Reduction / Climate Action Plan will help the City implement the Gilroy 2040 General Plan and develop a detailed and strategic

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Authorization to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation for grant funding related to the City of Gilroy VMT/GHG Reduction Program City of Gilroy City Council Page 2 of 3 July 29, 2024 1 6 framework for measuring, planning, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and related climate vulnerabilities. This effort will also help streamline project review, by developing a menu of mitigation measures that an applicant can choose to satisfy their CEQA compliance requirements.

ANALYSIS
On January 18, 2024, City staff applied for a $335,529 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant to fund the Gilroy VMT/GHG Reduction Program. The requested amount does not cover the cost to complete the associated environmental compliance for the project, because as noted in the grant guidelines, “environmental studies, plans, or documents required for project development under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)” are “ineligible” for grant funding. The lack of funding for CEQA compliance was the primary reason why the City was unable to formally adopt a Climate Action Plan in 2012. It was noted at the time that CEQA analysis was necessary for the Climate Action Plan to gain Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Qualified Reduction Strategy status. Therefore, the City Council alternatively approved “Climate Action Plan (CAP) Interim Guidelines”. In 2020, these guidelines were incorporated into the Gilroy 2040 General Plan Natural and Cultural Resources Element, with the understanding that the City would consider the interim guidelines when developing a formal CAP.

On July 9, 2024, Caltrans conditionally awarded the City of Gilroy a $335,529 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant to fund the Gilroy VMT/GHG Reduction Program. The City intends to release a Request for Proposals for the project in November 2024 (the beginning of the grant period). The City will then have a better idea of how much the additional CEQA work will cost.

The approved and budgeted FY 24/25 Community Development Workplan includes up to $400,000 in funding to supplement the grant, including the required CEQA work.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
The entire project will be funded with a combination of the $335,529 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant and a portion of the $400,000 City budget in the Planning Division (1004020). Included with this staff report is a budget amendment Resolution to appropriate the grant revenue and expenditures. Once a consultant is selected, City staff will know how much of the $400,000 City budget will be needed to fund the complete project and staff will request the re-appropriation of the City’s budget in FY25 at the time the contract is awarded. The grant also requires a minimum 11.47% match from the City; however this match can be an in-kind contribution, which includes staff time to work on developing the VMT/GHG Reduction Program.

NEXT STEPS
City staff will provide the City Council with an update, once a consultant has been

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Authorization to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation for grant funding related to the City of Gilroy VMT/GHG Reduction Program City of Gilroy City Council Page 3 of 3 July 29, 2024 1 6 selected through the RFP process, and the entire cost of the project is known.

Attachments:

1. Draft Grant Resolution

2. Draft Budget Amendment Resolution

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RESOLUTION 2024-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

GILROY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO

EXECUTE ALL RESTRICTED GRANT AGREEMENTS AND

ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CITY OF

GILROY VMT/GHG REDUCTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy intends to adopt a Vehicle Miles Traveled / Greenhouse Gas (VMT/GHG) Reduction Program that includes a City-wide VMT Reduction / Transportation Demand Management Policy and a City-wide Greenhouse Reduction / Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Program is necessary to ensure that VMT and GHG reduction measures are tailored to the unique needs of Gilroy, with an emphasis on mode shift, energy efficiency, and equity in Gilroy’s disadvantaged communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy is eligible to receive Federal and/or State funding for certain transportation planning related plans, through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2024, the City of Gilroy applied for a $335,529 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant to fund the Gilroy VMT/GHG Reduction Program; and
WHEREAS, the Gilroy VMT/GHG Reduction Program addresses the objectives of the Sustainable Transportation Planning grant, including but not limited to helping to meet California's GHG emission reduction goals, improving air quality, promoting energy conservation, increasing transit ridership, increasing investment in the green economy, and promoting social equity by including equity recommendations that will direct investments to the City's disadvantaged communities; and WHEREAS, on July 9, 2024, Caltrans conditionally awarded the City of Gilroy a $335,529 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant to fund the Gilroy VMT/GHG Reduction Program; and
WHEREAS, a Restricted Grant Agreement is needed to be executed with Caltrans before such funds can be reimbursed through the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy wishes to delegate authorization to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gilroy hereby authorizes the Gilroy City Administrator to execute all restricted grant agreements and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation for the City of Gilroy VMT/GHG reduction program.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting duly held on the 29th day of July 2024 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED:

Marie Blankley, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Beth Minor, Interim City Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF GILROY FOR 2024-2025 AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND

FOR THE GRANT-RELATED EXPENDITURE
WHEREAS, the City Administrator prepared and submitted to the City Council a budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and the City Council carefully examined, considered and adopted the same on June 5, 2023; and WHEREAS, City Staff has prepared and submitted to the City Council proposed amendments to the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the City of Gilroy in the staff report dated July 29, 2024, regarding the California Department of Transportation Grant award for the City’s Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the revenue and expenditure appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in Fund 100 – General Fund shall be increased by $335,529.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of July 2024 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED:

Marie Blankley, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Beth Minor, Interim City Clerk

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City of Gilroy

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Approve the Purchase of Three Public Works Vehicles (One 2024 Ford F750 with 5.5 ton hydraulic
telescoping crane, generator and compressor; One
2024 Ford F750 Utility truck with generator and
compressor; and One 2024 Ford F750 Dump Truck) in
the Combined Amount of $776,679, plus a
contingency in the amount of $23,300, for a total of
$799,979
Meeting Date: July 29, 2024
From: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Department: Administrative Services
Submitted By: LeeAnn McPhillips, Administrative Services and Human Resources Director / Risk Manager
Prepared By: Walter Dunckel, Facilities & Fleet Superintendent; LeeAnn McPhillips, Administrative Services and Human
Resources Director / Risk Manager; & Harjot Sangha,
Finance Director
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Not Applicable

RECOMMENDATION
a) Award the Purchase of Three Public Works Vehicles:
• One 2024 Ford F-750 Utility Truck with 5.5 ton hydraulic telescoping crane, with air compressor and generator under Sourcewell contract No. 080521-PBL, from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $335,585.46
• One 2024 Ford F-750 Utility Truck with compressor and generator under Sourcewell contract No. 080521-PBL, under Sourcewell contract No. 080521- PBL from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $288,361.62 • One 2024 Ford F-750 Dump Truck under Sourcewell contract No. 080521-PBL, from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $152,731.46

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Approve the Purchase of Three Public Works Vehicles (One 2024 Ford F750 with 5.5 ton hydraulic telescoping crane, generator and compressor; One 2024 Ford F750 Utility truck with generator and compressor; and One 2024 Ford F750 Dump Truck) in the Combined Amount of $776,679, plus a contingency in the amount of $23,300, for a total of $799,979 City of Gilroy City Council Page 2 of 4 July 29, 2024
b) Approve up to 3%, or $23,300, as a contingency should there be any year/model, commodity surcharges, or modifications placed on these vehicles. c) Authorize the City Administrator to execute the purchase contracts and associated documents.
d) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the budget process, the City Council approved the replacement of three Public Works Utility Trucks in FY24 and one Utility Truck in FY25. After meeting with staff to go over their specific work needs, coupled with a review of funding, Fleet has identified the following replacement vehicles:
• One 2024 Ford F750 Utility Truck with 5.5 ton Telescopic Crane, Generator and Air Compressor to replace #2606, 2006 Ford F450 Utility Crane Truck • One 2024 Ford F750 with 5-7 Yard Dump Bed
• One 2024 Ford F750 Utility Truck with Generator and Air Compressor Staff completed the cooperative bid process as authorized by the City of Gilroy Purchasing Policy. Based upon the Sourcewell quotes received, staff recommends awarding the bid to PB Loader Corp. as Sourcewell’s lowest recognized competitive bidder for these vehicle replacements.

BACKGROUND
2024 Ford F650 Utility Truck with 5.5 Ton Hydraulic Telescopic Crane with Air Compressor and Generator
As noted above, this vehicle will replace a 2006 Ford F450 utility truck that is 17 years old and no longer meets the needs of the Department. Further, the utility truck is showing metal fatigue and deterioration in the cargo area due to hauling debris and water treatment chemicals. In addition, this utility crane truck is often having mobile crane issues.

The replacement vehicle will be used by the Water Section to service and maintain water wells, water reservoirs, and main water lines throughout the community. This vehicle will allow personnel to complete jobs efficiently and will reduce the need for multiple vehicles to complete a job, as this vehicle is capable of various functions. It will also have plenty of storage space for tools and equipment used in water distribution system maintenance tasks.

Staff solicited a quote for this vehicle via the cooperative purchasing process, through a

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Approve the Purchase of Three Public Works Vehicles (One 2024 Ford F750 with 5.5 ton hydraulic telescoping crane, generator and compressor; One 2024 Ford F750 Utility truck with generator and compressor; and One 2024 Ford F750 Dump Truck) in the Combined Amount of $776,679, plus a contingency in the amount of $23,300, for a total of $799,979 City of Gilroy City Council Page 3 of 4 July 29, 2024
Sourcewell quote provided by PB Loader Inc. Staff has evaluated the quote, which matches our specific requirements.

Based on the Sourcewell quote received from PB Loader Inc., staff is recommending that this vehicle be purchased from PB Loader, Inc., in the amount of $335,585.46. 2024 Ford F750 Utility Truck with Air Compressor and Generator This vehicle will be used mostly by the Wastewater Section to complete the following types of work:
• Move and operate air jack hammers for road and sewer repair/replacement work • Carry extensive tools and repair parts for sewer line repairs, eliminating the need for multiple trips
• On board generator and air compressor, eliminating the need to tow portable compressors, or separate generators to power equipment and tools needed at the job site
The truck will have space to be stocked with all equipment and tools necessary to complete a wide range of projects and tasks more efficiently.

Staff solicited a quote for this vehicle via the cooperative purchasing process, through a Sourcewell quote provided by PB Loader Inc. Staff has evaluated the quote, which matches our specific requirements.

Based on the Sourcewell quote received from PB Loader Inc., staff is recommending that this vehicle be purchased from PB Loader, Inc., in the amount of $288,361.62. 2024 Ford F750 with Dump Bed
The Water Section does not have a dump truck this size and needs one for water line repairs and water line related road work. The Water Section has been borrowing equipment from other sections, which sometimes impedes work for the other sections or delays the work in the Water Section until the equipment is available.

Staff solicited a quote for this vehicle via the cooperative purchasing process, through a Sourcewell quote provided by PB Loader Inc. Staff has evaluated the quote, which matches our specific requirements.

Based on the Sourcewell quote received from PB Loader Inc., staff is recommending that this vehicle be purchased from PB Loader, Inc., in the amount of $152,731.46.

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Approve the Purchase of Three Public Works Vehicles (One 2024 Ford F750 with 5.5 ton hydraulic telescoping crane, generator and compressor; One 2024 Ford F750 Utility truck with generator and compressor; and One 2024 Ford F750 Dump Truck) in the Combined Amount of $776,679, plus a contingency in the amount of $23,300, for a total of $799,979 City of Gilroy City Council Page 4 of 4 July 29, 2024

ALTERNATIVES
Given the aging fleet and operational needs of the Public Works Operations Division, the replacement and purchase of these vehicles is critical. These types of specialty vehicles are in high demand and are difficult to obtain. Therefore, staff is recommending moving forward with locking in these orders at these prices quickly to minimize supply chain issues.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
The cost of the three vehicles is $776,679. A contingency of $23,300, or about 3%, is recommended for any additional model and commodity surcharges or modifications, for a total funding of $799,979.

The budget for the three vehicles is appropriated across two fiscal years: $553,735 available in FY24 ($357,959 Water Fund and $195,776 Sewer Fund) and $115,000 in FY25 (Water Fund). Since the procurement is being made in FY25, staff recommends re-appropriating the unspent FY24 budget of $553,735. A budget amendment resolution is attached to this report. The remaining $131,244 will be accommodated within the existing FY25 appropriations in the Utilities Funds ($30,008 -Water and $101,236 - Sewer), as operational savings typically exist.

NEXT STEPS
Following Council approval, staff will immediately finalize the purchase contracts for the City Administrator’s signature to fully secure the orders and work with the vendor to finalize the build and delivery of the vehicles per the specifications.

Attachments:

1. PB Loader, Inc., quote NO. 12301- Sourcewell Contract NO. 080521-PBL

2. PB Loader, Inc., quote NO. 12298 - Sourcewell Contract NO. 080521-PBL

3. PB Loader, Inc., quote NO. 12305 - Sourcewell Contract NO. 080521-PBL

4. Budget Amendment Resolution

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PB Loader Corporation
5778 W. Barstow • Fresno, California 93722-5024 • Telephone (559) 277-7370 • Fax (559) 277-7375 Toll free 800-350-8521 • Web www.pbloader.com

QUOTATION
CUSTOMER: CITY OF GILROY -WATER DEPARTMENT DATE: 6/17/2024 SOURCEWELL MEMBER ACCOUNT# 102062 TERMS: NET 30
F.O.B: GILROY, CA
SUJECT: 11' CRANE TRUCK PAGES: 1 OF 2
QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE (EA.) EXTENSION
PB LOADER SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO. 080521-PBL - LISTED PRICES

CHASSIS
1 FORD-08 $105,682.00
5% SOURCEWELL CHASSIS DISCOUNT: ($5,285.00)

NON-LISTED SERVICE BODY AT MARKET PRICE
1 $206,430.00
NO. 12301
2024 FORD F-750 GAS REGULAR CAB CHASSIS WITH 37,000 LB. GVWR , 7.3L GASOLINE 335HP @ 3750

RPM ENGINE, TORQSHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE AND PTO PROVISION, LEAF SPRING SUSPENSION, 50 GALLON FUEL TANK, STEEL WHEELS, CAB PAINTED WHITE CUSTOM UTILITY BODYCOMPLETE WITH:

BODY:
○ SERVICE BODY APPROXIMATELY 11 FT LONG X 62" HIGH SIDE PACKS ○ SIDE PACK COMPARTMENTS ARE 24" DEEP CONSTRUCTED FROM 10 GA. GALVANNEAL SHEET STEEL ○ INNER WALL AND TOPS ARE 12 GA TREAD PLATE ○ DOORS ARE 10 GA. GALVANNEAL ○ 50” WIDE CARGO AREA WITH 1/8" TREAD PLATE FLOOR ○ 6 FLUSH MOUNT 3/8" CHAIN TIE DOWNS ○ CONCEALED DOOR HINGES, OUTTER BODY IS SMOOTH WITH NO BENDS OUTWARD OR EXTERNAL HINGES TO MAKE FOR A SMOOTH SIDED BODY FOR EASY CLEANING ○ INSTALLATION OF DECALS OR BODY WRAPS ○ INTERIOR OF COMPARTMENTS ARE SPRAYED WITH A DURABLE MATERIAL WITH A RUBBERIZED FEE ○ GAS SHOCK SOFT-STOP DOOR OPENERS ○ WHALE TAIL DOOR LATCHES KEYED ALIKE ○ GANG LOCK DOOR SYSTEM PROVIDES A 3-POINT LOCKING SYSTEM AND LOCKS ALL DOORS ON EACH SIDE (EXCEPT FOR WORKBENCH

DOORS, CRANE TOWER DOOR AND DOOR BELOW CRANE TOWER) WITH ONE LEVER FOR LOCKING BOTH SIDEPACKS ○ 10" HIGH SLAM LATCH TAIL GATE AT REAR OF BODY ○ LED LIGHTING STRIPS IN ALL MAIN BODY COMPARTMENT DOORS ○ RUBBER CROWN TYPE FENDERS ○ FULL LENGTH RAIN GUTTERS ○ AUTOMOTIVE TYPE WEATHER STRIPPING ○ MUD FLAPS ○ DOT APPROVED LIGHTING (LED), BACK UP ALARM ○ PRESURIZED CABINETS ○ BODY FULLY UNDERCOATED ○ BED LINE CARGO FLOOR, VERTICAL SIDE WALLS & TAILGATE.

DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENTS:
○ FIRST COMPARTMENT APPROX 55-5/8" WIDE DESIGNED WITH LIFT TO LOAD INGERSOLL RAND MX90B JACK HAMMER AND MTX-70 TAMPER INTO CAMPARTMENT AND STORE THEM. IT WILL ALSO STORE THREE ASSORTED SPADES AND TIPS. COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY TO INCLUDE MOUNTING OF VANAIR CONTROLS FOR AIR COMPRESSOR, GENERATOR AND WELDER IN CABINET IF SPACE AVAILABLE. ○ SECOND COMPARTMENT APPROX 50-1/4" WIDE D/S WHEEL WELL COMPARTMENT WITH TWO ADJUSTABLE

SHELVES
○ REAR COMPARTMENTAPPROX. 37" WIDE VENTED FOR OXY/ACYTYLENE TANKS WITH STRAPS TO SECURE TANKS AND HOOKS FOR OXY/ACYT HOSE STORAGE.

CURBSIDE COMPARTMENTS:
○ FIRST COMPARTMENT APPROX. 55-5/8" WIDE WITH TWO 8" FETERL FULL WIDTH DRAWERS DESIGNED TO HOLD TWO CTECH CABINETS WITH FIVE-5" DRAWERS EACH. ALL DRAWERS HAVE A CAPACITY OF 500#. ○ SECOND COMPARTMENT APPROX. 37" WIDE WITH CTECH CABINET FULL WIDTH THREE 6" DRAWERS, BOTTOM TWO WITH APROX. 6" X 6" GRID AND THE TOP ONE WITH 6" X 8" GRID AND ONE ADJUSTABLE SHELVES. 500# DRAWER CAPACITY.

HEADACHE RACK:
○ EXPANDED METAL HEADACHE RACK WITH 1,000 LBS. CARRY CAPACITY DESIGNED WITH STRUCTURAL TUBING AS

THE MAIN FRAME WITH TWO VERTICAL EARS EXTENDING UPWARD ONE ON EACH SIDE TO KEEP PIPE FROM ROLLING OFF WITH TIE DOWN D RINGS TO SECURE PRODUCT BEING TRANSPORTED.

WORK BENCH:
○ 30" WORK BENCH WITH PASS THROUGH COMPARTMENT WITH 3/8" THICK TOP PLATE, CLASS 5 RECIEVER HITCH AND 6 POLE TRAILER RECEPTICAL
○ TOP SURFACE WILL HAVE 2 STRIPS OF NON-SLIP SAFTY TAPE EACH BEING 6" WIDE THE FULL WIDTH OF

WORKBENCH
○ ONE (1) REMOVABLE VERTICAL PIPE GRAB HANDLE ON WORKBENCH FOR 3-POINT CONTACT VISES:
○ WILTON TRADESMAN VISE MODEL 1765 6-1/2" (WIL 63201) MOUNTED ON C/S WORK BENCH ○ RIDGID PIPE VISE MODEL 40215 MOUNTED ON S/S WORK BENCH RECIEVER HITCH:
○ BUYERS MODEL RM122516 HITCH COMBO, FITS 2-1/2"RECIEVER TUBE, 12T, 2-5/16" BALL.

BRAKE CONTROLLER:
○ ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WITH 6 WAY RECEPTICAL (CITY TO CONFIRM WIRING SCHEMATIC) BACKUP CAMERA:
○ BACKUP CAMERA WITH 7" MONITOR WITH ONE WAY AUDIO. MODEL RVS FLAGSHIP BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM SKU# RVS 770613-NM
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QUOTATION
CUSTOMER: CITY OF GILROY -WATER DEPARTMENT DATE: 6/17/2024 SOURCEWELL MEMBER ACCOUNT# 102062 TERMS: NET 30
F.O.B: GILROY, CA
SUJECT: 11' CRANE TRUCK PAGES: 2 OF 2
QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE (EA.) EXTENSION

NON-LISTED SERVICE BODY AT MARKET PRICE - CONTINUED
1 SUB-TOTAL: $306,827.00
SALES TAX (9.125%): $27,997.96
FREIGHT: $750.00
CA TIRE RECYCLING FEE: $10.50
GRAND TOTAL: $335,585.46
NOTES:

NO. 12301
<<<<<<< CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 >>>>>>>>>
UNDERDECK SYSTEM:
○ VANAIR COMBINATION 9.6 KW GENERATOR AND 160 CFM / 100 PSIG COMPRESSOR WITH DUAL SENSOR REDUNDANCY SYSTEM AND AIR SEPERATION TANK.
○ PTO FOR FORD CHASSIS WITH DRIVE LINE AND HYDRAULIC PUMP TO OPERATE CRANE CRANE:
○ TIGER MODEL 1069 CRANE, 11,000 LBS. LIFTING CAPACITY, 75,000 FT-LB CRANE MOMENT RATING. 29 FT OF HYDRAULIC REACH, 60 FPM NO LOAD LINE WINCH SPEED, AUTO II SPEED 6 FUNCTION FULL WIRELESS

PROPORTIONAL TRIGGER CONTROL WITH DIGITAL CRANE LOAD DISPLAY, INTREGRATED FILTRATION WITH VISUAL BYPASS ALERT, 400 DEGREE ROTATION, ANTI-TWO-BLOCK, OVERLOAD PROTECTION, NOTIFICATION HORN AND 33 FT TETHER CORD.

E-TRACK & ACCESSORIES:
○ E-TRACK INSTALLED ALONG DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE COMPARMENTS AND FRONT OF BODY, 1 ROW 6" ABOVE BED FLOOR AND THE SECOND ROW 6" FROM THE TOP OF SIDE PACK ○ TEN (10) E-TRACK ATTACHMENTS OF ASSORTED CONFIGUATIONS, EIGHT E-TRACK RATCHET STRAPS ○ TEN (10) E-TRACK ATTACHMENTS TO HOLD BROOMS AND SHOVELS CONE HOLDERS:
○ TWO (2) FOLD DOWN CONE HOLDERS TO BE LOCATED ON THE FRONT BUMPER AIR CONNECTION & REELS:
○ 3/4" AIR CONNECTION WITH GATE VALVE LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT BUMPER ON C/S ○ COXREELS 3/4" X 50 FT AIR REEL MOUNTED ON TOP OF D/S SIDE PACK AT THE REAR WITH GATE VALVE ○ COXREELS 1/2" X 50 FT AIR REEL MOUNTED ON C/S REAR COMPARTMENT.

WORK & SAFETY LIGHTING:
○ TWO (2) ECCO EB 7185 AMBER STROBE LIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE HEADACHE RACK ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF PIPE RACK.
○ TWO (2) ECCO EW 2311 WORK LIGHTS MOUNTED ON HEADACHE RACK BELOW PIPE RACK FACING TO THE REAR. ○ ECCO 37038AS SERIES SAE CLASS I LED SAFETY DIRECTOR TO BE MOUNTED ON REAR OF WORK BENCH ○ ONE (1) GO LIGHT WITH LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
○ AUXILIARY LIGHT, WHELEN 3000 POLE SYSTEM MODEL 86930PB4 DC TELESCOPIC MOUNTING POLE ASSEMBLY 57" WITH 150-WATT 12V DC PIONEER LIGHT HEAD MODEL PFH2P1 (LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED). ○ SIX (6) ECCO ED3777 LIGHTS TO BE MOUNTED, TWO IN FRONT CHASSIS GRILL, TWO MIDBODY EACH SIDE OF BODY AND TWO MOUNTED AT REAR OR EACH SIDE PACK. WIRED TO THREE SEPARATE SWITCHES; ONE FOR WARNING LIGHTS. ONE FOR WORK LIGHTS, AND ONE FOR PUDDLE LIGHTS. ○ TWO (2) ECCO EW 2450 WORK LIGHTS MOUNTED AT THE REAR OF EACH SIDE PACK POINTING TO THE REAR INVERTER:
○ 3000-WATT INVERTOR MOUNTED IN THE C/S WHEEL WELL COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP.

OUTLETS:
○ 120 VOLT FOUR PLEX OUTLET MOUNTED IN THE C/S WHEEL WELL COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP RIGHT HAND SIDE, POWERED BY INVERTER.
○ 120 VOLT DUPLEX OUTLET MOUNTED IN THE C/S WHEEL WELL COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP, POWERED BY VANAIR GENERATOR.
○ 120 VOLT DUPLEX OUTLET MOUNTED IN THE D/S SIDE PACK AT THE REAR OF BODY TOWARD THE TOP, POWERED BY VANAIR GENARATOR.

TRAINING – SEE NOTES

1. CHASSIS PRICE SUBJECT TO MODEL YEAR SURCHARGES AND ESCALATORS.

2. QUOTE IS VALID FOR 90 DAYS.

3. TRAINING INCULDES 2 DAYS OF TRAINING AT THE CITY OF GILROY FACILITIES, INCLUDES AIRFARE, CAR RENTAL LODGING, LABOR AND MISC EXPENSES. IF MORE THEN ONE UNIT IS PURCHASED THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE CHARGE OF $4 50.00 FOR ALL UNITS. IF MORE THEN TWO DAYS ARE NEEDED THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $800.00 PER DAY.

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QUOTATION
CUSTOMER: CITY OF GILROY - SEWER DEPARTMENT DATE: 6/17/2024 SOURCEWELL MEMBER ACCOUNT# 102062 TERMS: NET 30
F.O.B: GILROY, CA
SUJECT: 14' SERVICE BODY TRUCK PAGES: 1 OF 2
QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE (EA.) EXTENSION
PB LOADER SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO. 080521-PBL - LISTED PRICES

CHASSIS
1 FORD-08 $105,682.00
5% SOURCEWELL CHASSIS DISCOUNT: ($5,285.00)

NON-LISTED SERVICE BODY AT MARKET PRICE
1 $163,155.00
NO. 12298
2024 FORD F-750 GAS REGULAR CAB CHASSIS WITH 37,000 LB. GVWR , 7.3L GASOLINE 335HP @ 3750

RPM ENGINE, TORQSHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE AND PTO PROVISION, LEAF SPRING SUSPENSION, 50 GALLON FUEL TANK, STEEL WHEELS, CAB PAINTED WHITE CUSTOM UTILITY BODYCOMPLETE WITH:

BODY:
○ SERVICE BODY APPROXIMATELY 14 FT LONG X 62" HIGH SIDE PACKS ○ SIDE PACK COMPARTMENTS ARE 24" DEEP CONSTRUCTED FROM 10 GA. GALVANNEAL SHEET STEEL
○ INNER WALL AND TOPS ARE 12 GA TREAD PLATE ○ DOORS ARE 10 GA. GALVANNEAL ○ 50” WIDE CARGO AREA WITH 1/8" TREAD PLATE FLOOR ○ 6 FLUSH MOUNT 3/8" CHAIN TIE DOWNS ○ CONCEALED DOOR HINGES ○ OUTTER BODY IS SMOOTH WITH NO BENDS

OUTWARD OR EXTERNAL HINGES TO MAKE FOR A SMOOTH SIDED BODY FOR EASY CLEANING ○ INSTALLATION OF DECALS OR BODY WRAPS ○ INTERIOR OF COMPARTMENTS ARE SPRAYED WITH A DURABLE MATERIAL WITH A RUBBERIZED FEEL ○ GAS SHOCK SOFT-STOP DOOR OPENERS ○ WHALE TAIL DOOR LATCHES, KEYED ALIKE ○ GANG LOCK DOOR SYSTEM PROVIDES A 3-POINT LOCKING SYSTEM LOCKING ALL DOORS ON EACH

SIDE (EXCEPT

FOR WORKBENCH DOORS) WITH ONE LEVER FOR LOCKING BOTH SIDEPACKS ○ 10" HIGH SLAM LATCH TAIL GATE AT REAR OF BODY ○ LED LIGHTING STRIPS IN ALL MAIN BODY COMPARTMENT ON DOORS ○ RUBBER CROWN TYPE FENDERS ○ FULL LENGTH RAIN GUTTERS ○ AUTOMOTIVE TYPE WEATHER STRIPPING ○ MUD FLAPS, DOT APPROVED LIGHTING (LED) ○ BACK UP ALARM ○ PRESSURIZED CABINETS ○ BODY FULLY UNDERCOATED ○BEDLINER ON CARGO FLOOR, VERTICAL SIDE WALLS & TAILGATE DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENTS:
○ FIRST COMPARTMENT APPROX 36" WIDE WITH FOUR ADJUSTABLE SHELVES ○ SECOND COMPARTMENT APPROX 55-1/2" WIDE WITH FOUR ADJUSTABLE SHELVES○ THIRD COMPARTMENT APPROX 50-1/4" WIDE, WHEEL WELL COMPARTMENT WITH ONE ADJUSTABLE SHELVES. ○ REAR COMPARTMENT APPROX 20-1/2" WIDE WITH THREE ADJUSTABLE SHELVES.

CURBSIDE COMPARTMENTS
○ FIRST COMPARTMENTAPPROX 36" WIDE DESIGNED WITH LIFT TO LOAD INGERSOLL RAND MX90B JACK HAMMER AND MTX-70 TAMPER INTO CAMPARTMENT AND STORE THREE ASSORTED SPADES AND TIPS. ○ SECOND COMPARTMENTAPPROX. 27" WIDE WITH NO SHELVES
○ THIRD COMPARTMENT APPROX 28-1/2" WIDE WITH FULL WIDTH CTECH CABINET WITH TWO 10" DRAWERS, TWO 6" DRAWERS, THREE 4" DRAWERS, ONE WITH TWO DIVIDERS EQUALLY SPACED. THE CABINET WILL BE 48" TALL. ○ FOURTH COMPARTMENT APPROX. 50-1/4" WIDE WITH FULL WIDTH CTECH CABINET WITH THREE 6" DRAWERS 500 LB CAPACITY AND ONE SHELF.
○ REAR COMPARTMENT APPROX 20-1/2" WIDE WITH NO SHELVES WITH COX 1/2" X 50' REEL (LISTED BELOW) AND CONTROLS FOR VANAIR COMPRESSOR/GENERATOR.

WORK BENCH & ACCESSORIES:
○ 30" WORK BENCH WITH PASS THROUGH COMPARTMENT WITH 3/8" THICK TOP PLATE, CLASS 5 RECIEVER HITCH AND 6 POLE TRAILER RECEPTICAL
○ TOP SURFACE WILL HAVE 2 STRIPS OF NON-SLIP SAFTY TAPE EACH BEING 6" WIDE THE FULL WIDTH OF

WORKBENCH
○ ONE (1) REMOVABLE VERTICAL PIPE GRAB HANDLE ON WORKBENCH FOR 3-POINT CONTACT ○ RIDGID PIPE VISE MODEL 40215 MOUNTED ON CUBSIDE WORK BENCH BRAKE CONTROLLER:
○ ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER WITH 6 WAY RECEPTICAL (CITY TO CONFIRM WIRING SCHEMATIC) BACKUP CAMERA:
○ BACKUP CAMERA WITH 7" MONITOR WITH ONE WAY AUDIO. MODEL RVS FLAGSHIP BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM SKU# RVS 770613-NM
UNDERDECK SYSTEM:
○ VANAIR COMBINATION 9.6 KW GENERATOR AND 160 CFM / 100 PSIG COMPRESSOR WITH DUAL SENSOR REDUNDANCY SYSTEM AND AIR SEPERATION TANK.
○ PTO FOR FORD CHASSIS WITH DRIVE LINE AND HYDRAULIC PUMP TO OPERATE CRANE <<<<<<< CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 >>>>>>>>>

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QUOTATION
CUSTOMER: CITY OF GILROY - SEWER DEPARTMENT DATE: 6/17/2024 SOURCEWELL MEMBER ACCOUNT# 102062 TERMS: NET 30
F.O.B: GILROY, CA
SUJECT: 14' SERVICE BODY TRUCK PAGES: 2 OF 2
QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE (EA.) EXTENSION

NON-LISTED SERVICE BODY AT MARKET PRICE - CONTINUED
1 SUB-TOTAL: $263,552.00
SALES TAX (9.125%): $24,049.12
FREIGHT: $750.00
CA TIRE RECYCLING FEE: $10.50
GRAND TOTAL: $288,361.62
NOTES:

NO. 12298
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UNDERDECK SYSTEM:
○ VANAIR COMBINATION 9.6 KW GENERATOR AND 160 CFM / 100 PSIG COMPRESSOR WITH DUAL SENSOR REDUNDANCY SYSTEM AND AIR SEPERATION TANK.
○ PTO FOR FORD CHASSIS WITH DRIVE LINE AND HYDRAULIC PUMP TO OPERATE CRANE E-TRACK & ACCESSORIES:
○ E-TRACK INSTALLED ALONG DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE COMPARMENTS AND FRONT OF BODY, 1 ROW 6" ABOVE BED FLOOR AND THE SECOND ROW 6" FROM THE TOP OF SIDE PACK ○ TEN (10) E-TRACK ATTACHMENTS OF ASSORTED CONFIGUATIONS, EIGHT E-TRACK RATCHET STRAPS ○ TEN (10) E-TRACK ATTACHMENTS TO HOLD BROOMS AND SHOVELS GOAL POSTS:
○ TWO REMOVEABLE GOAL POSTS TO SUPPORT PLASTIC PIPE AT THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE HEADACHE RACK, EACH TO SUPPORT 750 LBS. ONE MOUNTED IN RECIEVER TUBES MID BODY AND THE SECOND ONE TO BE MOUNTED IN RECIEVER TUBES TOWARD THE REAR OF THE BODY.

SIGN RACK:
○ SIGN RACK MOUNTS TO E TRACK OF CARGO AREA
JOB BOX:
○ JOB BOX 48"W X 24"D X 28"H TO BE MOUNTED IN THE FRONT OF THE CARGO AREA BETWEEN SIDE PACKS.

CONE HOLDERS:
○ TWO (2) FOLD DOWN CONE HOLDERS TO BE LOCATED ON THE FRONT BUMPER AIR CONNECTION & REELS:
○ 3/4" AIR CONNECTION WITH GATE VALVE LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT BUMPER ON C/S ○ COXREELS 3/4" X 50 FT AIR REEL MOUNTED ON TOP OF D/S SIDE PACK AT THE REAR WITH GATE VALVE ○ COXREELS 1/2" X 50 FT AIR REEL MOUNTED ON C/S REAR COMPARTMENT.

WORK & SAFETY LIGHTING:
○ TWO (2) ECCO EB 7185 AMBER STROBE LIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE HEADACHE RACK ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF PIPE RACK.
○ TWO (2) ECCO EW 2311 WORK LIGHTS MOUNTED ON HEADACHE RACK BELOW PIPE RACK FACING TO THE REAR. ○ ECCO 37038AS SERIES SAE CLASS I LED SAFETY DIRECTOR TO BE MOUNTED ON REAR OF WORK BENCH ○ ONE (1) GO LIGHT WITH LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
○ AUXILIARY LIGHT, WHELEN 3000 POLE SYSTEM MODEL 86930PB4 DC TELESCOPIC MOUNTING POLE ASSEMBLY 57" WITH 150-WATT 12V DC PIONEER LIGHT HEAD MODEL PFH2P1 (LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED). ○ SIX (6) ECCO ED3777 LIGHTS TO BE MOUNTED, TWO IN FRONT CHASSIS GRILL, TWO MIDBODY EACH SIDE OF BODY AND TWO MOUNTED AT REAR OR EACH SIDE PACK. WIRED TO THREE SEPARATE SWITCHES; ONE FOR WARNING LIGHTS. ONE FOR WORK LIGHTS, AND ONE FOR PUDDLE LIGHTS. ○ TWO (2) ECCO EW 2450 WORK LIGHTS MOUNTED AT THE REAR OF EACH SIDE PACK POINTING TO THE REAR INVERTER:
○ 3000-WATT INVERTOR MOUNTED IN THE C/S WHEEL WELL COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP.

OUTLETS:
○ 120 VOLT FOUR PLEX OUTLET MOUNTED IN THE C/S WHEEL WELL COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP RIGHT HAND SIDE, POWERED BY INVERTER.
○ 120 VOLT DUPLEX OUTLET MOUNTED IN THE C/S WHEEL WELL COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP, POWERED BY VANAIR GENERATOR.
○ 120 VOLT DUPLEX OUTLET MOUNTED IN THE D/S SIDE PACK AT THE REAR OF BODY TOWARD THE TOP, POWERED BY VANAIR GENARATOR.

TRAINING – SEE NOTES

1. CHASSIS PRICE SUBJECT TO MODEL YEAR SURCHARGES AND ESCALATORS.

2. QUOTE IS VALID FOR 90 DAYS.

3. TRAINING INCULDES 2 DAYS OF TRAINING AT THE CITY OF GILROY FACILITIES, INCLUDES AIRFARE, CAR RENTAL LODGING, LABOR AND MISC EXPENSES. IF MORE THEN ONE UNIT IS PURCHASED THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE CHARGE OF $4 50.00 FOR ALL UNITS. IF MORE THEN TWO DAYS ARE NEEDED THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $800.00 PER DAY.

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QUOTATION
CITY OF GILROY DATE: 6/20/2024
GILROY, CA TERMS: NET 30
SOURCEWELL MEMBER ACCOUNT # 102062 F.O.B: GILROY
PROJECT: F750 GAS 10' DUMP TRUCK
QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE EXTENSION
PB LOADER CONTRACT NO. 080521-PBL

SOURCEWELL CONTRACT - LISTED PRICES
1 FORD-08 $105,682.00
5% SOURCEWELL CHASSIS DISCOUNT: ($5,285.00)

NON-LISTED DUMP BODY UPFIT AT MARKET PRICE
1 $33,856.00
1 CHASSIS MODEL YEAR ESCALATORS FROM 2024 TO 2025 $4,552.00 TOTAL PRICE: $138,805.00
SALES TAX (9.125%): $12,665.96
FREIGHT: $1,250.00
CALIFORNIA TIRE RECYLING FEE: $10.50
GRAND TOTAL: $152,731.46
NOTES:

NO. 12305
BEAUROC 10’ STEEL CONSTRUCTION DUMP BODY UPFIT COMPLETE WITH - 24” SIDES WITH 6”BOARD POCKETS
- 34” HIGH TAILGATE
- 3/16 HARDOX 450 FLOOR PLATE,
- BODY PROP
- MANUAL RELEASE TAILGATE
- MAILHOT HOIST PACKAGE
- CHELSEA PTO WITH DIRECT MOUNTED 3LINE PUMP
- CAB CONTROLS
- BODY "UP" WARNING LIGHT IN CAB
- CAB SHIELD
- 6” SPREADER APRON
- MANUAL TARP SYSTEM
- DUAL 48” HD TOOLBOXES
- FOUR (4) TUBE STYLE TOOL HOLDERS – 2 EACH SIDE ON FRONT BULKHEAD - RECESSED LIGHTS,
- COMPLETE INSTALLATION AND PAINTED TO MATCH CAB
- HD HITCH PLATE WITH 20 TON PINTLE HITCH AND SET OF D-RINGS - ELECTRIC SOCKET ( 7 WAY RV)
- CENTER MOUNTED DITCH GATE,
- INSTALLATION OF FACTORY PROVIDED REVERSE CAMERA
- INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) STANDARD AMBER STROBE HEADS (2-FRONT, 2-REAR, 2-SIDES - (2) FRONT BUMPER CONE HOLDERS
- CURB SIDE PULL OUT ACCESS LADDERS

1. PURCHASE ORDERS ARE TO BE MADE OUT TO PB LOADER CORPORTATION.

2. SEE FULL CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE, ACCESSORIES AND WARRANTY COVERAGE.
2024 FORD F-750 GAS REGULAR CAB CHASSIS WITH 33,000 LB. GVWR , 7.3L GASOLINE 335HP @ 3750 RPM ENGINE, TORQSHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVEAND PTO PROVISION, LEAF SPRING SUSPENSION, 50 GALLON FUEL TANK, STEEL WHEELS, CAB

PAINTED WHITE

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF GILROY FOR 2024-2025 AND REAPPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE WATER AND

WASTEWATER (SEWER) FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City Administrator prepared and submitted to the City Council a budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and the City Council carefully examined, considered and adopted the same on June 5, 2023; and WHEREAS, City Staff has prepared and submitted to the City Council proposed amendments to the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the City of Gilroy in the staff report dated July 29, 2024, for the Purchase of Three Utility Trucks.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in Fund 700 – Wastewater (Sewer) Fund shall be increased by $195,776, and in Fund 705 – Water Fund shall be increased by $357,959.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of July 2024 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED:

Marie Blankley, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Beth Minor, Interim City Clerk

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City of Gilroy

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the Submission to the Qualified
Electors of the City of a Certain Measure Relating to
the Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax at the
Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday,
November 5, 2024, as Called by Resolution No. 2024-
26, Relating to a Minor Adjustment to the Ballot
Question Identified by the Registrar of Voters
Meeting Date: July 29, 2024
From: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Department: Administration
Submitted By: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Prepared By: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Develop a Financially Resilient Organization Ensure Neighborhood Equity from City Services
Promote Safe Affordable Housing for All
Maintain and Improve City Infrastructure

RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.

BACKGROUND
At the June 17, 2024 regular City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-26, calling for an election to be consolidated with the general election on November 5, 2024 and adding a ballot measure to ask voters to approve a 0.25% transactions and use special public safety tax. When adopted by the Council, staff sent the resolution into the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters (ROV) for inclusion on the ballot.

ANALYSIS

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Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of a Certain Measure Relating to the Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax at the Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as Called by Resolution No. 2024-26, Relating to a Minor Adjustment to the Ballot Question Identified by the Registrar of Voters
City of Gilroy City Council Page 2 of 3 July 29, 2024 1 6 Staff recently received in inquiry from the ROV about the language used for the question for the ballot measure compared with the language from the effectuating ordinance. The language the adopting resolution has for the ballot measure question is as follows, with the highlight being the language component under consideration for the amendment proposed:

To generate funding that cannot be seized by the State, but stays in Gilroy and is dedicated to public safety (police, fire and ambulance) services and public safety infrastructure projects, shall Gilroy enact a quarter-cent transactions and use tax; and include a citizen oversight committee and annual audits for the tax? The draft ordinance uses the following language:

22.38 Transactions tax rate
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of 0.25 percent (one-quarter of one percent) of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

The ROV inquired if the City desires to make a change to make the specific language used for each the ballot question and resolution the same. Although the two statements mean the same rate, 0.25%, the ROV raised the point of the phrasing not matching exactly. Therefore, staff has prepared the attached resolution to amend the ballot question to address the ROV’s observation, and amends the question language to read as follows:

To generate funding that cannot be seized by the State, but stays in Gilroy and is dedicated to public safety (police, fire and ambulance) services and public safety infrastructure projects, shall Gilroy enact a 0.25 percent (one-quarter of one percent) transactions and use tax; and include a citizen oversight committee and annual audits for the tax?
Staff is requesting Council to adopt the attached resolution to amend the ballot question to match the above language, which will resolve the variance identified by of the ROV.

ALTERNATIVES
Council may choose not to adopt the amending resolution. This would maintain the current language that the ROV is recommending be amended.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

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Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of a Certain Measure Relating to the Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax at the Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as Called by Resolution No. 2024-26, Relating to a Minor Adjustment to the Ballot Question Identified by the Registrar of Voters
City of Gilroy City Council Page 3 of 3 July 29, 2024 1 6 None. There is no cost increase for submitting a revised resolution to the ROV.

Attachments:

1. Resolution Amending the Ballot Question.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

GILROY AMENDING THE SUBMISSION TO THE

ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF GILROY THE BALLOT

QUESTION RELATED TO A CERTAIN BALLOT MEASURE
PROPOSAL TO ADD ARTICLE V TO CHAPTER 22 OF THE

GILROY CITY CODE TO IMPOSE A PUBLIC SAFETY

SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
WHEREAS, a General election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, has been called by Resolution No. 2024-21, adopted on Monday, May 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.91 authorizes the City, subject to approval by a two-thirds vote of the qualified voters of the City voting in an election on the issue, to levy a transactions and use tax pursuant to the Transactions and Use Tax Law at a rate of 0.125% or any multiple thereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gilroy desires to submit to the voters a proposed special transactions and use tax dedicated to fund public safety services and public safety infrastructure, and to place the measure on the ballot for the next General Election on November 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized and directed by statute to submit the proposed tax measure to the voters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-26 on June 17, 2024, calling for the special election to be consolidated with the statewide general election, and adding a measure to the ballot regarding the proposal to add Article V to Chapter 22 of the Gilroy City Code to impose a public safety special transactions and use tax; and WHEREAS, after submitting the resolution to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters (ROV), the ROV identified a minor adjustment to be made to the ballot question.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy that Section 2 of Resolution No. 2024-26 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 1. Section 2 of Resolution No. 2024-26 is hereby amended to read as follows:

The ballot measure question to be placed on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election is amended to read in substantially the following form:

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Resolution No. 2024-XX
Transactions and Use Tax Ballot Measure Amendment
City Council Regular Meeting | July 29, 2024

MEASURE_______
Public Safety Special Transactions and Use Tax
YES
To generate funding that cannot be seized by the
State, but stays in Gilroy and is dedicated to public
safety (police, fire and ambulance) services and
public safety infrastructure projects, shall Gilroy
enact a 0.25 percent (one-quarter of one percent)
transactions and use tax; and include a citizen
oversight committee and annual audits for the tax?
NO
Section 2. That all other provisions of Resolution No. 2024-26 remain in full effect.

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting duly held on the 29th day of July, 2024 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED:

Marie Blankley, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Beth Minor, Interim City Clerk

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City of Gilroy

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Discussion on the Open Government Commission’s Recommendations (from the November 6, 2023
Presentation) Regarding Rules of Conduct for All
Public Speakers and Virtual Public
Comment/Participation
Meeting Date: July 29, 2024
From: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Department: Administration
Submitted By: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator Prepared By: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Not Applicable

RECOMMENDATION
Council discussion and direction.

BACKGROUND
At the November 6, 2023 regular City Council meeting, the Open Government Commission presented their report on Enabling Hybrid Public Meetings to the City Council (PowerPoint from the report is attached).

The OGC’s presentation included identified findings recommending the establishment of:

1. Hybrid (in-person and virtual presence) meetings for the City Council and possibly other boards, commissions and committees, and

2. Rules of Civility and Decorum for members of the public to abide by when participating in a public meeting.

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Discussion on the Open Government Commission’s Recommendations (from the November 6, 2023 Presentation) Regarding Rules of Conduct for All Public Speakers and Virtual Public Comment/Participation
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At the conclusion of the presentation, there was an initial desire for discussion amongst the Council to discuss these two items, and ultimately Council direction was issued to bring back the matter to a future City Council meeting agenda to have such discussions.

ANALYSIS
Staff has yet to analyze the presentation that the OGC provided, as Council has yet to direct any staff time to be spent on the matter. Each of the two components requested for discussion may proceed without the other. However, the rules of conduct may be helpful regardless of any virtual participation structure being pursued. Virtual meetings, if pursued, benefit significantly from the ability to reference and hold speakers accountable to a set of conduct rules to be followed when participating in Council meetings.

In discussing any possible direction, a few policy questions should be considered:
• Hybrid Meetings
o Does the Council desire to have members of the public participate virtually?
o How would the Council desire to address participants wishing to provide public comment who live outside of the city, region, and possibly state and nation?
o Would Council desire to allow virtual participants to share their screen for public comments? What about presenters to the Council on the agenda? o Would Council desire or allow City consultants and non-staff participants to a business item on the agenda to present virtually during the meeting? o Would multiple people on one login to a virtual meeting be allowed time? • Rules of Conduct
o How are the rules to be enforced?
o If there is conflict amongst the Council on if a rule is violated, who is the final arbiter of violations?
o What is the enforcement mechanism for ongoing or repeat violations? o How often should the rules of conduct be reviewed for possible amendments?
Based on Council’s direction, staff time would then be required to update the research conducted by the Open Government Commission, and additional research specific to the operations, technology, and financial implications of whatever direction Council desires to investigate or pursue.

ALTERNATIVES
No alternatives have been analyzed yet. Staff will prepare a report, pending Council direction regarding the matter, at which point alternatives may be presented if appropriate.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

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None for this discussion. Any direction that is received will be analyzed for its financial impacts to the organization.

PUBLIC OUTREACH
The matter was presented publicly to the Council on November 6, 2023, and was included on the publicly posted agenda for this meeting.

NEXT STEPS
Should Council provide direction to analyze and/or prepare to implement a particular direction, staff will return to Council with a report and recommendations to be considered by Council for a formal action.

Attachments:

1. November 6, 2023 Open Government Commission Presentation PowerPoint.

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ENABLING HYBRID

PUBLIC MEETINGS
Open Government Commission
6 November 2023

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OUTLINE
• Scope & Objectives
• Capabilities Analysis
• Findings & Recommendations
• Commissioner Q & A | Discussion

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SCOPE & OBJECTIVES
Scope:

1. Analyze the capabilities used by cities in Santa Clara County to enhance public participation and access to local government meetings.

2. Bridge the public’s in-person experience and participation with one that includes the virtual environment.

Objectives:

1. Study, analyze and identify technological benchmarks and procedural best practices used by other municipalities to increase community participation and access to public meetings.

2. Recommend options to the Open Government Commission for its consideration and recommendation to City Council for adoption.

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CAPABILITIES ANALYSIS

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FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Meeting Announcement to Archive Cycle

1. Recognize the phases within the cycle and identify the touchpoints created with increased access and participation presented with a hybrid public meeting

2. Link Findings and Recommendations to the cycle
Public Communication
with Governing Body
Agenda Meeting Archive

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FINDINGS 1 - 2
Phase Description Importance
(A, B or C)
Agenda
1 Outline the ways and means members of the public can
watch public meetings in person, stream live or view
them after the fact online.

A
Agenda
2 Explain how members of the public can participate and make public comments in person as well as online.

Summarize the ways members of the public can
participate in the meeting to provide public comment
(before and during the meeting).

A

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RECOMMENDATION
Agenda example identifies

1. How members of the
public can participate
(view/watch)

2. How members of the
public can provide public
comment (written/verbal)

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FINDING 3
Phase Description Importance
(A, B or C)
Communication
3 Create an email distribution list to allow members
of the public to send questions or concerns to all
City Council members.

N/A
NOTE: The City of Gilroy has established the [email protected] email address and included it on the City Council website for public use.

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HIGHLIGHT
• When selected, a new draft email is
started within the user’s default email
application
• Email distribution:
• 7 x City Council members
• City Manager
• City Clerk

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FINDING 4
Phase Description Importance
(A, B or C)
Communication
4 Enable “Comment” feature within the City’s Agenda
& Minutes website application. This feature can
provide an additional method for members of the
public to communicate with the City Council
regarding items on the agenda as well as topics not
on the agenda.

C

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RECOMMENDATION
Information Technology Feature
• Enable an electronic commenting feature, which
would allow members of the public to provide
written comments
• Associated with the City of Gilroy Agenda Portal
• Commenting enabled at the time the agenda is
posted
• Feature activated for each specific public
meeting
• Include items on and not on the agenda
• Depending on the feature’s configuration, comments
could be visible to the public and council as soon as
they are submitted by members of the public
Conceptual & Predecisional – Not for Implementation

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RECOMMENDATION
City of Gilroy
Meeting: City Council Special Meeting
Meeting Time: July 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Disclaimer: Tell the City Council what is on your mind. Your comments will become part of the official public record. If you do not want your personal information included in the official record, do not Sign In.

AGENDA ITEM

9.1. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 16B, Sidewalk Vending, to the Gilroy City Code
Select a Position: Oppose Neutral Support
Comment
500 of 500 characters remaining
Conceptual & Predecisional – Not for Implementation

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FINDING 5
Phase Description Importance
(A, B or C)
Communication
Meeting
5 Include public meeting viewing options on a
title/intro slide of public meetings.

Examples: In Person, City website, YouTube,
Zoom/Dial In
B

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RECOMMENDATION
ZOOM
https://us.02web.zoom.us/#
Web ID: 123 4567 8901

CALL IN
Dial: 1-408-638-0968 or 1-669-900-6833
Web ID: 123 4567 8901

CITY WEBSITE
www.cityofgilroy/watch

CITY YOUTUBE CHANNEL
www.youtube.com/channel/UPO_88updEJP9
gZOdQJ54Pw
Conceptual & Predecisional – Not for Implementation

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FINDING 6
Phase Description Importance
(A, B or C)
Meeting
6 Establish Rules of Civility and Decorum for members
of the public to abide by when participating in a
public meeting. This incorporates in-person, audio
and written correspondence/comments sent to or
presented in front of the council, boards,
committees, and commissions. Provides
administration and staff with a baseline of norms to
hold the public to as well as to justify and cite when
ending (cut off) specific comments or
correspondence.

B

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RECOMMENDATION
• Rules of Civility and Decorum
provide the public with
guidelines for participating in a
public meeting.
• Outlines acceptable and
unacceptable behavior when
interacting with local
government.
• Identifies the protocols in place
when addressing officials at
public meetings.
• Outlines actions the presiding
officer can take to enforce the
rules if they are not adhered to.

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FINDING 7
Phase Description Importance
(A, B or C)
Meeting
7 Members of the public speaking on items not on the
agenda as well as on agenda items:
• Email to [email protected]
• If Comment feature is incorporated include these
comments to the agenda
• Fill out a speaker card to address the council in
person
• Raise hand feature (Zoom) to address the council
virtually
• Press * 9 (Zoom) to address the council
telephonically
A

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RECOMMENDATION
Conceptual & Predecisional – Not for Implementation
• Linked to Findings 1, 2 and 4.
• Illustrates the stages for public comment and opportunities where public comment is received during a public meeting.
• Serves as a tool to reconcile existing processes with recommended or implemented solutions.

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FINDING 8
Phase Description Importance
(A, B or C)
Archive
8 Provide a “Captions File” to include a transcription of the recorded audio/video. Having the file posted as a
file option next to the recorded video link on the
City’s Agenda and Minutes webpage gives members
of the public the ability to download the transcript.

The transcript (html) can then be translated to
another language using the Google Translate feature.

C

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RECOMMENDATION
Transcript
Transcript
Conceptual & Predecisional – Not for Implementation

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FINDING 9
Phase Description Importance
(A, B or C)
Archive
9 Create a Recorded Media Smart Sheet. Outline how
transcripts of recorded meetings can be obtained
(YouTube). This can include specific features such as
autogenerate translated transcripts in other
languages (Subtitles/Closed Caption & Transcripts).

NOTE: Establish a template or standard when
rendering meetings to YouTube. Ensures
Subtitles/Closed Caption capability is enabled prior
to rendering.

B

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RECOMMENDATION
Smartsheet Reference | Access
• When requests arise during public meetings regarding
where members of the public can access and download
recordings of the proceedings, the Recorded Public Meeting Smart Sheet can be used as a reference and guide.
• Acquaints the public with an easy, responsive, and
accountable process (even educates the public)
• Incorporates how to enable closed caption, auto
translate, transcription and more.
• Includes a QR Code reference at the
information desk in the Council
Chambers to give members of the
public the resource at their fingertips

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CONSIDERATION & RISK MANAGEMENT

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CONSIDERATION & RISK MANAGEMENT
Mitigating Zoom Bombs & Hate Speech
ü Standards of Conduct  Rules of Civility and Decorum (Recommendation) ü Zoom Participant Registration (Unique Meeting ID & Password) ü Public Comment Front Row | Virtual Waiting Room
ü Request speakers provide full name and location prior to speaking ü Remove Disrupters (Legal Standard)
ü City Council Statement of Values
ü Resolution condemning hate speech
ü Chair calls recess
ü End option to provide virtual public comment
Webinar Registration

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CONCLUSION
Commissioner Questions & Answers

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City of Gilroy

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Updated Mid-Cycle Position Control List
Meeting Date: July 29, 2024
From: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Department: Finance
Submitted By: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
Prepared By: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Develop a Financially Resilient Organization Ensure Neighborhood Equity from City Services
Promote Economic Development Activities
Promote Safe Affordable Housing for All
Maintain and Improve City Infrastructure

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the updated Position Control List for the current biennial budget Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

BACKGROUND
The current biennial budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and 2024-25 was adopted on June 5, 2023. Included with the budget adoption was a resolution establishing the Position Control List (PCL) which outlines the various positions and count of full-time equivalent positions authorized for the current budget cycle. The current PCL was last updated in January 2024. Staff are bringing forward mid-cycle updates to the PCL.

ANALYSIS
The notable updates to the PCL include the following:
• Utilities—The creation of the Utilities Department, as part of the Fiscal Years 23 and 24 adopted budgets, was always intended to be an ongoing process. It was assumed that further adjustments would be made to the department once a permanent, full-time Department Head was hired and had an opportunity to

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evaluate the staffing model. This ongoing process of adjustment is necessary to create a high-functioning Utility Department. While the following recommended adjustments will assist in setting up the department with the proper staffing structure, it is anticipated that further staffing adjustments will be needed at some point.
o Utilities Operations Manager - Based on the evaluation of the Utilities Department structure and operations, a Utilities Operations Manager position is needed to oversee both water and wastewater utilities operations. Under the general direction of the Utilities Director, the position will manage, plan, direct, and review the daily activities of the City's water and wastewater utilities, including operation, maintenance, and repair of the utilities' infrastructure. The position will also manage utilities' mandated compliance, governing regulations, and operational permits and provide oversight to the Operations Services Supervisors.

The mid-range salary of the position is $158,000, will be an addition to the Gilroy Management Association, and the position's funding will be split 50/50 between the Water (705) and Wastewater Fund (700). Both utilities have adequate rate revenues to accommodate this addition. o Operations Services Supervisor (Wastewater) - The City currently has three Operations Services Supervisor positions in the Public Works Operations Division: one in the water operations section, second in the parks and landscape section, and third in the streets, trees, and wastewater operations section. When Utilities was established as its own Department, only one of the three current supervisor positions (water) was transferred. A further evaluation of the Utilities Department structure and operations has determined the need to establish an Operations Services Supervisor role for the wastewater operations team of Maintenance Workers. This addition will provide a supervisor for each utility section - water and wastewater.

The position will plan, organize, lead, and monitor the field activities of the wastewater team, including inspecting, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing the City’s sanitary sewer lines by established practices and industry standards. The position will also conduct safety training and development programs for the assigned personnel to ensure the team remains current with the latest developments in wastewater operations.

This new position and the existing Operations Services Supervisor (water) would report to the aforementioned Utilities Operations Manager position.

The mid-range salary of the position is $105,000, which will be an addition to the AFSCME Supervisory Unit and will be funded by the Wastewater Fund (700). The wastewater utility has adequate rate revenues to accommodate this addition.
o Reclass Engineer I/II to Senior Civil Engineer - Based on the evaluation of the Utilities Department structure and operations, it is determined that one

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of the two current vacant Engineer I/II positions be reclassified to a Senior Civil Engineer position. Given the highly complex Utilities Capital Improvement Program, one of the existing Engineer I/II positions is recommended to be elevated to a Senior Civil Engineer position. The Senior Civil Engineer, carrying a Professional Engineer designation/registration, will direct, manage, and perform complex professional-level field and office engineering activities involving the design, development, and construction of capital projects for both water and wastewater utilities.

Under the general direction of the Utilities Director, the position will be tasked to implement the recently adopted water and wastewater master plans, conduct or coordinate engineering studies, review the work of consultants, and provide oversight of other utility engineering staff in the department. The mid-range salary for the Senior Civil Engineer position is $158,000, and the funding will be split 50/50 between the Water (705) and Wastewater Fund (700). Since this is a reclass of an existing position, the net fiscal impact from the reclassification is approximately $40,000. Both utilities have adequate rate revenues to accommodate this addition. The job classification would change from an AFSCME General Unit to a Gilroy Management Association classification.
• Community Development
o Addition of a Deputy Director of Community Development - A Deputy Director position is recommended to assist the Director and the Department in implementing Council goals and priorities and accomplishing Department workplan items based on Council initiatives.

The position will also assist in overseeing and streamlining development services, code enforcement activities, and implementing technology enhancements. Development activity and service demand have been increasing for the Community Development Department.

Development-related revenue in FY24 is $4.6 million, versus $3.7 million in FY23 and $3.6 million in FY22. Revenue represents application and permit fees, reflecting the rising volume and scale of development projects. In examining the Building and Planning counter in-person customer data, in 2022, 3,364 customers were assisted with an average service time of 49 minutes. In 2023, 3,852 customers were assisted with an average service time of 59 minutes. This represents an increase of 61,455 minutes, or 1,024 hours, of counter customer service. The increasing number of customers and the length of service time also indicate the rising volume and complexity of development applications and inquiries. In addition, code enforcement activities have been surging. The number of new cases increased from 944 in 2022 to 1,658 in 2023, reflecting a 76% rise. Historically, the Community Development Department generates $3.6 million in revenues, and expends on average

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$4.4 million, requiring a General Fund investment of about $0.8 million a year. This financial situation is typical as only some of the department's activities can recover costs, such as implementing state mandates and certain code enforcement activities. For FY24, the net General Fund investment is projected to be about $0.6 million, approximately $0.2 million better than the historical average.

There has been an increase in the baseline revenue for development services because of the increased development activities and the implementation of the 2022 user fee updates combined with the EnerGov system, which has allowed better capture and collection of fees. From a fiscal impact perspective, the mid-range salary of the Deputy Director position is $174,000 and funded by the General Fund (100). The cost will be absorbed within existing appropriations in FY25. A future fee study is anticipated to achieve further cost recovery. The position will be an addition to the Gilroy Management Association.
o Reclass Housing and Community Development Technician II to Housing and Community Services Coordinator – As part of the current budget cycle, the City established a new Housing and Community Services Division within the Community Development Department. The Division is headed primarily by the Housing and Community Services Manager and the existing Housing and Community Development Technician to implement related programs and services. A further review of the roles and responsibilities within the division has determined the need to Reclass the existing Housing and Community Development Technician to a Housing and Community Services Coordinator position. The review of the position’s duties determined that the incumbent performs various higherlevel technical, and coordination activities that create and implement housing programs and resources to support long-term housing stability and affordability for the community, including unhoused and vulnerable residents.

In addition, the reclassed position will plan and coordinate the City’s Community Development Block Grant program, assess and implement HUD regulations, plan and host community outreach/educational events, and work on tenant and property management for affordable housing development and below-market-rate housing programs. The mid-range salary for the Housing and Community Services Coordinator position will be $115,000. Since this is a reclassification of an existing position, the net fiscal impact from the reclassification is approximately $27,000. The position is funded by the General Fund and is offset by the CDBG program administration and the Housing Trust Fund. The position will remain in the AFSCME General Unit.

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o Reclass Deputy Fire Marshal to Fire Marshal - The Community Development Department’s Fire Prevention, Hazardous Materials (CUPA), and Pretreatment Division currently consists of a Deputy Fire Marshal and three Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II positions. Fire Marshal is the position that oversees a typical Fire Prevention, Hazardous Materials (CUPA), and Pretreatment Division. A Deputy Fire Marshal assists the Fire Marshal with managing the Division. The current structure has an assistant division manager but lacks a division manager. The current Deputy Fire Marshal’s role and responsibilities have evolved to those of a Fire Marshal, where the incumbent has been leading, planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating all segments of the Division, including assigning and directing the work activities of all staff in the Division and developing the budget, work plan and activity goals. As such, it is recommended that the Deputy Fire Marshal position be reclassed to a Fire Marshal position.

Also, this is a return of a position that was eliminated during the COVID reductions. Since this is a reclass of an existing position, the net fiscal impact from the reclassification is approximately $6,000. It is funded 80% by the General Fund and 20% by the South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA). The job classification would change from an AFSCME Supervisory to a Gilroy Management Association classification. o Reclass Hazardous Materials Inspector II to Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector - The Community Development Department’s Fire Prevention, Hazardous Materials (CUPA), and Pretreatment Division currently consists of a Deputy Fire Marshal and three Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II positions. The Hazardous Materials Inspector II incumbent has taken on additional responsibilities this past year and has attained higher-level certifications. The incumbent serves as the lead and provides training to the newer inspectors on the team. In addition, the incumbent handles the more complex inspections and follow-ups required. The incumbent was already receiving out-of-class pay for the additional duties and responsibilities, so there is no net cost increase associated with this reclassification.
o Reclass Customer Service Manager to Planning Manager – In 2020, the Customer Service Manager position was established in the Community Development Department to oversee the implementation of the new land management system (EnerGov) and improve the department's workflow and customer service response. Now that the land management system has been implemented and new workflows are in place, the work of the Customer Service Manager has transitioned to leading the planning function, as that is where there was a need within the department. As a result of these continued higher-level planning duties and planning team management, the prior job classification of Planning Manager was re10.3 p. 744 of 750
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evaluated and updated to reflect the work being performed by the employee. The customer service function is now spread across all divisions by implementing the land management system, improved workflows, and checklists for various processes. The Customer Service Manager and Planning Manager are on the same management pay band, so this change was a no-cost transition to have their position title better reflect the work they perform.
• Public Works
o Addition of a Project Manager – The Public Works Department recommends adding a Project Manager position to the
Engineering/Capital Improvement Program team to assist with implementing the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The City has an adopted five-year Capital Improvement Program totaling $211 million, of which approximately $124 million is slated in the current biennial budget cycle. Many projects are underway and in various stages, including planning, designing, and construction. Under the general direction of the Public Works Director and City Engineer, the position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the work activities of the assigned capital projects, including coordinating with internal City staff, contractors, consultants, utility companies, and other regional agencies. The mid-range salary of the position is $158,000. It is recommended to be funded in proportionate share by the various development/capital project funds that will directly be assigned to the incumbent. The position will be an addition to the Gilroy Management Association.
• Administration
o Remove Deputy City Clerk and Add Management Assistant - The Deputy City Clerk position became vacant during FY24. The vacancy provided an opportunity for the Administration Department to evaluate the role and responsibilities, and a determination was made that to reflect better the tasks and duties of the role within the Administration Department, it should be filled at the Management Assistant level, which is an entry-level professional position involving the analytical and administrative ability to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. The position supports the offices of the City Clerk and the City Administrator. The midrange salary for the Management Assistant position is $84,000. Since this update includes removing and adding a position, the net fiscal impact is approximately $4,000. The position will continue to be in the AFSCME General Unit and is funded by the General Fund (100).
• Other miscellaneous changes:
o Also included in this update are other minor position title clean-ups, which do not have a fiscal impact and are administrative in nature. Examples of these include Updating the Senior Human Resources Analyst to Human

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Resources Analyst and the Senior Custodian to Custodian as the positions were underfilled, rewording Accountant I/II to Accountant, and the Environmental Program Administrator to Environmental Programs Manager.

In summary, the mid-cycle PCL update adds four new positions and amends six existing positions to reflect better the roles' needs or responsibilities across the various departments. The staff report includes a resolution for City Council adoption that establishes the updated Position Control List.

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could approve only select updates to the PCL. This is not recommended as these updates have been carefully reviewed and recommended based on the needs of the Departments to execute their daily operations, work plans items, and the Council priorities.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
The fiscal impact of each update is included with the narrative in the Analysis section above. The fiscal impact of the four new positions added to the PCL is summarized below. Given that these added positions will take time to recruit and fill, the costs for FY25 are projected to be accommodated within existing budgetary appropriations as personnel and operational savings typically exist. The positions' budgets will be included in future budget development cycles.

Position Amount Funding Source FY25 Budgetary
Impact
Utilities Operations
Manager
$158,000 50/50 split by Water
(705) and Wastewater
Fund (700)
Operations Services
Supervisor
(Wastewater)
$105,000 Wastewater Fund
(700)
Project Manager $158,000 Various
Development/Capital
Project funds
Deputy Director for
Community
Development
$174,000 General Fund (100)
None. Position costs
will be absorbed
within existing
budgetary
appropriations.

Attachments:

1. Resolution - Position Control List

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY

ADOPTING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION CONTROL LIST FOR THE
CITY OF GILROY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 WHEREAS, the business operations of the City of Gilroy are conducted by hired professional staff; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy is committed to delivering services to our residents; and WHEREAS, the delivery of services is effectuated by providing adequate and appropriate staffing levels to carry out the business of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the number and classifications of both regular and limited-term full-time positions in which persons may be employed by the City of Gilroy during Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 are hereby amended and shall be as set forth in the attached position control list, incorporated herein by reference.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a change in the position control list shall only be accomplished by resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council this 29th day of July 2024 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
APPROVED:

Marie Blankley, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Beth Minor, Interim City Clerk

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Position Control List
City Council Regular Meeting | July 29, 2024

DEPARTMENT
Amended
FY22
Amended
FY23
Amended
FY24
Amended
FY25
ADMINISTRATION 14 16 15 15
Assistant to the City Administrator 0 1 1 1
City Administrator 1 1 1 1
City Clerk 1 1 1 1
Community Coordinator 1 1 1 1
Communication and Engagement Manager 1 1 1 1
Community Engagement Coordinator 0 0 1 1
Community Resilience Coordinator 0 1 1 1
Deputy City Clerk 1 1 0 0
Economic Development Manager 1 1 1 1
Emergency Services & Volunteer Coordinator 1 1 1 1
HCD Technician 1 1 0 0
Management Analyst 0 1 1 1
Management Assistant 0 0 1 1
Office Assistant I/II 0 0 1 1
Program Administrator 1 1 0 0
Recreation Coordinator 2 1 1 1
Recreation Manager 1 1 1 1
Recreation Supervisor 0 1 1 1
Senior Management Analyst 2 1 0 0
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 14 14 14 14
Administrative Services & Human Resources Director/Risk Manager 1 1 1 1 Custodian 0 0 1 1
Equipment Mechanic 2 2 2 2
Facilities Maintenance Specialist 3 3 2 2
Facilities Superintendent 1 1 0 0
Fleet Superintendent 1 1 0 0
Facilities and Fleet Superintendent 0 0 1 1
Human Resources Analyst 1 1 2 2
Human Resources Technician II 1 1 1 1
Management Assistant 1 1 2 2
Senior Custodian 1 1 0 0
Senior Equipment Mechanic 1 1 1 1
Senior Human Resources Analyst 1 1 0 0
Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist 0 0 1 1
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 23 23 26 27
Building Inspector I/II 3 3 3 3
Building Official 1 1 1 1
Code Enforcement Officer 2 2 2 2
Community Development Director 1 1 1 1
Customer Service Manager 1 1 0 0
Deputy Director of Community Development 0 0 0 1
Deputy Fire Marshal/Haz Mat Supervisor 1 1 1 0
Fire Marshal 0 0 0 1
GIS Coordinator/Planner 1 0 0 0
Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II 3 3 2 2
HCD Technician 0 0 1 0
Housing and Community Services Coordinator 0 0 0 1
Housing and Community Services Manager 0 0 1 1
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1
Management Assistant 1 1 1 1
Office Assistant I/II 1 1 1 1
Permit Technician 2 3 3 3
Planner I/II 2 2 2 2
Planning Technician 1 1 1 1
Planning Manager 0 0 1 1
Supervising Code Enforcement Officer 0 0 1 1
Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector 0 0 1 1
Senior Planner 2 2 2 2
FINANCE 17 20 21 21
Accountant 1 1 2 2
Accounting Assistant I/II 6 7 7 7
Accounting Technician - Payroll 1 1 1 1
Accounting Technician I/II 1 0 0 0
Finance Director 1 1 1 1
Finance Manager 2 2 2 2
Below is the Table of authorized full-time positions by Department for FY24 and FY25.

POSITION CONTROL LIST

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Position Control List
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Financial Analyst 1 1 1 1
Geographic Information Systems Analyst 0 1 1 1
IT Applications Analyst 1 1 1 1
IT Manager 1 1 1 1
IT Technician I/II 1 1 1 1
Network Administrator 0 1 1 1
Public Safety Systems Administrator 1 1 1 1
Supervising Accounting Technician 0 1 1 1
FIRE 44 44 44 46
Fire Administration Technician 1 1 1 1
Fire Captain 10 10 10 10
Fire Chief 1 1 1 1
Fire Division Chief 3 3 3 3
Fire Engineer 9 9 9 9
Firefighter I/II 19 19 19 21
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1
POLICE 101 102 104 107
Community Engagement Coordinator 0 0 1 1
Community Services Officer 4 4 4 4
Police Crime Analyst 1 1 1 1
Detention Services Officer 3 4 5 5
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1
Management Assistant 1 1 1 1
Multi-Service Officer 1 1 0 0
Office Assistant I/II 1 1 1 1
Police Captain 3 3 3 3
Police Chief 1 1 1 1
Police Corporal 8 8 8 9
Police Officer 44 44 44 45
Police Records Technician I/II 6 6 6 6
Police Sergeant 11 11 11 11
Property and Evidence Technician 1 1 1 1
Public Safety Communications Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Public Safety Communicator 12 12 13 14
Police Records Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Youth Task Force Coordinator 1 1 1 1
PUBLIC WORKS 49 49 31 32
City Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 1 1 1
Deputy Director of Public Works 1 1 1 1
Engineer I/II 5 5 5 5
Engineering Technician/Inspector I/II/III 2 2 3 3
Environmental Programs Manager 0 0 1 1
Maintenance Worker I/II 27 25 10 10
Management Analyst 2 2 2 2
Management Assistant 1 1 1 1
Operations Services Supervisor 3 3 2 2
Project Manager 0 0 0 1
Public Works Director 1 1 1 1
Senior Civil Engineer 2 2 2 2
Senior Environmental Engineer 1 1 0 0
Senior Maintenance Worker 3 5 2 2
UTILITIES 0 0 27 29
Utilities Director 0 0 1 1
Utilities Operations Manager 0 0 0 1
Business Manager 0 0 1 1
Engineer I/II 0 0 2 1
Environmental Engineer 0 0 1 1
Maintenance Worker I/II 0 0 15 15
Management Analyst 0 0 1 1
Office Assistant I/II 0 0 1 1
Operations Services Supervisor 0 0 1 2
Senior Civil Engineer 0 0 0 1
Senior Environmental Engineer 0 0 1 1
Senior Maintenance Worker 0 0 3 3
CITYWIDE FULL-TIME PERSONNEL 262 268 282 291

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