City Council
Meeting Minutes
Rich Constantine - Mayor
Gino Borgioli - Mayor Pro Tem
John McKay - Council Member
Yvonne Martinez Beltran - Council Member
Rene Spring - Council Member
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 7:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Link to join the meeting can be found below
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Constantine called the City Council meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
Deputy City Clerk Angie Gonzalez called the roll.
PRESENT Rich Constantine, Gino Borgioli, John McKay, Yvonne Martinez Beltran
ABSENT Rene Spring
DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
Deputy City Clerk Angie Gonzalez declared the posting of the agenda.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Constantine Proclaimed June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Martinez Beltran thanked the community members who attended the vigil to honor the victims of Uvedale Texas and violence throughout our nation. She shared that in April, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) celebrated five years of clean June 1, 2022
2 power. They have been providing carbon-free electricity to residents and businesses. In the past five years, SVCE communities have reduced community-wide energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 35%, saved $77 million on energy bill costs for all customers, avoided 575 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, invested $45 million in local customer programs, and signed contracts for 11 new renewable power projects in California. Customers will continue to have free, secure, and authorized access to their energy data through a program with UtilityAPI. In May, SCVE also talked about communities taking strides for a better building code. Communities being served by SCVE are making a coordinated effort to adopt reach codes and amendments to the State building or energy code that requires or encourages electrification in new construction for buildings or EV charging infrastructure. She reported that the Latino Caucus for the League of Cities met for the City Summit and was able to meet with a few legislators to speak about many items like housing and affordable housing. She highlighted that the Latino Caucus discussed alternative ways to homeownership including sweat equity programs and lease to own.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Christina Turner gave a few updates:
Emergency Operations
On May 19, 2022, the Office of Emergency Services as well as Morgan Hill Fire, and other jurisdictional partners participated in the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative Annual Golden Eagle Exercise. This was done in conjunction with the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) . In Morgan Hill, we activated our amateur radio capabilities out of our primary EOC and tested packet communications with the operational area and Gilroy's EOC. The following day, Morgan Hill's EOC and leadership team visited the backup EOC, which is at West Hills Church, for an overview of capabilities in the event that our primary EOC is unsafe due to damage, security, or other unforeseen emergency events. Teammates reported that the Golden Eagle exercises were very informative and valuable for emergency planning, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts.
Magical Bridge Playground
The grand opening of the Magical Bridge playground will be this Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Community Park. We will start at 10:00 a.m. with activities and performances that will continue into the afternoon. This will be a celebration of the many residents, businesses, and organizations that have come together to make this project a reality.
Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
The flag-raising ceremony was well attended. Starting June 1, 2022, you will see the progress pride flag is displayed at three different locations across the City, which include City Hall, the Community and Cultural Center, as well as the Centennial Recreation Center, demonstrating our inclusive community.
Recreation
Turner encouraged families to go out and enjoy our recreation programs. We are showcasing our Summer Access Passes that provide a three-month membership from June 1, 2022
3 June 6 through September 5, 2022, that gives access to the Centennial Recreation Center as well as the Aquatics Center. Please visit our website for more information.
She concluded by sharing that at the June 15, 2022, City Council meeting we will have a presentation recognizing all of our new teammates as well as the announcement of promotions and retirements.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Don Larkin had no report.
OTHER REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment opened at 7:11 p.m. There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.
Public Comment Supplement
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Adopting the agenda as posted.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member McKay
SECONDER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
AYES: Mayor Constantine, Mayor Pro Tem Borgioli, Council Member McKay, Council Member Martinez Beltran
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Spring
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. Pursuant to City Council Policies and Procedures (CP 97-01), any member of the Council or public may request to have an item removed from the Consent Calendar for comment and action.
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4 Time Estimate for Consent Calendar: 1 - 10 Minutes
MOTION:
Approving consent calendar items 1 through 9.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Borgioli
AYES: Mayor Constantine, Mayor Pro Tem Borgioli, Council Member McKay, Council Member Martinez Beltran
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Spring
1. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT VENTURE SILICON VALLEY
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR THE COUNTYWIDE SOLID WASTE
PROGRAM
Recommendation:
1. Approve the first amendment to the consultant agreement with Joint Venture Silicon Valley to add Inspection Program services for $100,000 and remove $50,000 in extra services for a revised total contract amount of $350,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the first amendment to the consultant agreement with Joint Venture Silicon Valley.
2. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO IMPACT FEE FREEZE POLICY
Recommendation:
Accept Impact Fee Freeze Program update and amend the Impact Fee Freeze Policy to use the current fiscal year fee schedule at the time the agreement is executed.
3. APPROVE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT OF EL
TORO BUILDING WITH COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease amendment with Community Christian for the use of the El Toro Building.
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5 4. APPROVE THE MAY 18, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation:
Approve the May 18, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes.
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR TRAFFIC
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT MIDDLE AVENUE AT THE WEST LITTLE
LLAGAS CREEK TRAIL, WATSONVILLE ROAD AT THE WEST LITTLE
LLAGAS CREEK TRAIL, AND DEWITT AVENUE/SPRING AVENUE
INTERSECTION
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute Maintenance Agreements with the County of Santa Clara, following approval by the City Attorney, for traffic safety improvements at Middle Avenue at the West Little Llagas Creek Trail, Watsonville Road at the West Little Llagas Creek Trail, and DeWitt Avenue/Spring Avenue Intersection.
6. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENT
EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ONGOING MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,229
Recommendation:
1. Approve the purchase of 25 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems, 33 additional SCBA cylinders, and 5 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs, from AllStar Fire Equipment for $201,553;
2. Approve the purchase of three LIFEPAK 15 V4 Monitor/Defibrillators with accessories and nine spare batteries from Stryker for $104,031;
3. Approve a four-year service agreement with Stryker for the ongoing maintenance of three new LIFEPACK 15 V4 Monitor/Defibrillators for $19,645; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute associated purchase documents.
7. AWARD 2022 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT TO A.TEICHERT & SON, INC. DBA TEICHERT CONSTRUCTION
Recommendation:
1. Approve 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project plans and specifications;
2. Award contract to A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $3,879,053;
3. Authorize expenditure of construction contingency not to exceed $387,906; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the construction contract with A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction contingent June 1, 2022
6 on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
8. AWARD A TWO-YEAR TRAFFIC STRIPING, SIGNING, AND PAVEMENT
MARKINGS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO CHRISP COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000
Recommendation:
1. Award a two-year contract to Chrisp Company in the amount of $200,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the Maintenance Service Agreement with Chrisp Company.
9. RATIFY CITY POSITION ON PENDING LEGISLATION, ASSEMBLY BILL 2181 (BERMAN) SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Recommendation:
Ratify the City’s position on pending legislation, Assembly Bill 2181.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. APPROVE THE HOTEL STRATEGY AND INCENTIVE POLICY TO SUPPORT
NEW HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING HOTELS Recommendation:
Approve the Hotel Strategy and Incentive Policy to support New Hotel Development and rehabilitation of Existing Hotels.
Economic Development Director Matt Mahood gave a presentation and answered questions along with Assistant City Manager Edith Ramirez and Consultant Hans Detlefsen.
Public comment opened at 8:12 p.m. The following people were called to speak:
Nick Gaich
David Ramirez
Michael Meredith
Joe Baranowski
Hearing no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
Motion by Council Member Martinez Beltran to review the incentive policy, reach out to hoteliers, and return to council. Motion dies due to lack of a second.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action and directing staff to return to Council in two June 1, 2022
7 months with a report on refining the policy.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member McKay
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Borgioli
AYES: Mayor Constantine, Mayor Pro Tem Borgioli, Council Member McKay NAYS: Council Member Martinez Beltran
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Spring
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION ORDERING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND RELATED
ACTIONS FOR CITY OF MORGAN HILL LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NUMBER 1
Recommendation:
1. Open and close the Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt resolution confirming Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 annual assessments and ordering the levy of assessments for the District.
Maintenance Coordinator Keri Russell presented the report.
The public hearing opened at 8:54 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Council Member McKay
AYES: Mayor Constantine, Mayor Pro Tem Borgioli, Council Member McKay, Council Member Martinez Beltran
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Spring
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8 12. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVISIONS TO WATER RATE
ADJUSTMENTS
Recommendation:
1. Receive and adopt final 2022 Water Rate Study Report prepared by NBS;
2. Open public hearing and receive public comment;
3. Request submission or withdrawal of proposition 218 protest letters from the public/audience;
4. Suspend public hearing and allow City Clerk, or designee, to tabulate final Proposition 218 protest letter count;
5. Reconvene meeting and reopen public hearing;
6. Receive and accept verbal report from City Clerk, or designee, on ballot tabulation results;
7. Close public hearing; and
8. Adopt resolution approving water rate adjustments.
Finance Director Dat Nguyen gave a presentation and answered questions.
The public hearing opened at 9:03 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing closed.
The meeting recessed to tabulate the protest letters at 9:04 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
13 letters were received which did not quantify a majority of the protest.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Council Member McKay
AYES: Mayor Constantine, Mayor Pro Tem Borgioli, Council Member McKay, Council Member Martinez Beltran
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Spring
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Borgioli requests that the City Council meeting be adjourned in honor of the victims of Uvedale Texas. He would like a stronger discussion about school safety at Morgan Hill schools.
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9 Council Member McKay would like a BBQ for City teammates in July.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Constantine adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m. in honor of the victims in Uvedale Texas.
Minutes Prepared by:
Angie Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk