Minutes — Morgan Hill City Council, June 4, 2025

City Council
Meeting Minutes
Mark Turner - Mayor
Yvonne Martínez Beltrán - Mayor Pro Tem
Soraida Iwanaga - Council Member
Marilyn Librers - Council Member
Miriam Vega - Council Member
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Special meeting at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session at the address below:

City Hall, Grand Conference Room
17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the address below:

Council Chamber Building, West Conference Room
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING
A special meeting of the City Council is called at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a closed session.

SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 p.m. Closed Session

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Turner called the Special City Council meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
City Clerk Michelle Bigelow called the roll.

PRESENT Mark Turner, Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Soraida Iwanaga, Marilyn Librers, Miriam Vega
ABSENT None
Council Member Vega participated via Zoom.

June 4, 2025
2 DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
City Clerk Michelle Bigelow declared the posting of the agenda.

CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Donald Larkin announced the closed session items.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Christina Turner, City Manager; Donald Larkin, City Attorney; Michael Horta, Human Resources Director; Dat Nguyen, Finance Director; Chris Ghione, Assistant City Manager, Public Services
Employee Organization: Morgan Hill Police Officers Association; AFSCME Local 101 Morgan Hill; Community Service Officers Association; Employees Covered under Management Resolution #21-050

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation § 54956.9(b)
(Unknown Number of Cases)
Potential Builders' Remedy Litigation

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment opened at 5:02 p.m. There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned to closed session at 5:02 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.

The regular meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.

SILENT INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATION
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 4, 2025
3 RECOGNITIONS
MH Pony Baseball - Toros 12U
Jeff Dixon

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Librers shared that she was recently appointed to the Recycle Waste Reduction Commission for a six-year term. She mentioned that they are currently focused on food waste from restaurants, schools and other institutions.

June 4, 2025
4 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Christina Turner shared the following updates:

Business Support Services Program Launch
• A successful Open House was held in partnership with MHUSD and the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center.
• Over 30 attendees, the majority of whom were Spanish speakers, requested translated materials.
• The first cohort (Spanish only) begins on June 5 at the Community Adult School. • First virtual bilingual workshop on June 11.

Public Art Master Plan Workshop
• A workshop was held at the Council Chamber, with vision and goals displayed in the lobby.
• LCAC gathered ~300 community inputs, including youth feedback from schools. • Upcoming interactive chalk wall installation to gather feedback, installation coming to CCC in June and library in July.

Police Department Hiring
• Recruiting for Explorers (16–21), Cadets (18–21), MSOs (21+), and Officers. • Visit the City website for details and to apply or share with others.

Butterfield Fire Station Ribbon Cutting
• Ceremony this Saturday, June 7, at 9:00 a.m.
• Celebrates the new fire station at 17285 Butterfield Blvd. • Parking is available in the adjacent VTA lot.

National Night Out
• Scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Donald Larkin reported that there was no reportable action from the first closed session, which took place earlier in the evening, and the second closed session was continued after the regular meeting.

June 4, 2025
5 OTHER REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran shared updates on recent events and activities. She participated in the U.S. 101/State Route 25 interchange groundbreaking ceremony and attended the Memorial Day Ceremony in downtown Morgan Hill on May 26. On May 27, she celebrated the grand opening of Chick-fil-A, followed by the “Here I Am” interfaith event hosted by Congregation Emeth and Advent Lutheran Church on May 28. On May 29, she welcomed representatives from Silicon Valley Clean Energy for a tour of the new fire station and the battery storage facility at the CRC. She also attended the Latino Leadership Alliance meeting this past Friday.

Council Member Iwanaga shared that she and Council Member Vega attended the graduation ceremony for the Northern California Carpenters Union. She noted it was inspiring to hear the graduates’ stories. She also attended the Wednesday night Antisemitism Education Night and commended the speakers for doing a phenomenal job.

Mayor Turner attended the Farm Tech groundbreaking at Sobrato High School, the Antisemitism Education Night, and volunteered at the Mushroom Festival over two days, calling it a great community event. He also participated in the groundbreaking for the U.S. 101/State Route 25 interchange and attended the 100th anniversary celebration of Guglielmo Winery.

Council Member Vega also attended the Antisemitism Education Night and expressed appreciation to Chris for the tour of the water facilities.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment opened at 6:23 p.m. There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:

Adopting the agenda as posted.

RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Council Member Librers
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Librers, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
June 4, 2025
6 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.

MOTION:

Approving consent calendar items 1–5, 8, and 9.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF 2024 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,220,947
Recommendation:

1. Accept as complete the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project;

2. Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Notice of Completion; and

3. Direct the City Clerk to file said Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.

2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2364, NEW SERIES, UPDATING AND

DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN LOCAL

RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Recommendation:

Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2364, New Series, and declare that said title, which appears on the agenda, shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

3. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2365, NEW SERIES, AMENDING SECTIONS

3.04.240 (CONSULTANT CONTRACTS) AND 3.04.250 (REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS) OF CHAPTER 3.04 (PURCHASING) OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE June 4, 2025
7 AND FINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL

REGARDING PROCUREMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL, LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL, LAND SURVEYING,

AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PURSUANT

TO ARTICLE XXII OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND
GOVERNMENT CODE § 4529.10 ET SEQ.

Recommendation:

Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2365, New Series, and declare that said title, which appears on the agenda, shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

4. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2366, NEW SERIES AMENDING CHAPTER 5.32 (MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE PROFESSIONALS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY) OF THE

MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL MODIFYING THE

PERMITTING PROCEDURE FOR MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS

AND SERVICES
Recommendation:

Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2366, New Series, and declare that said title, which appears on the agenda, shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

5. APPROVE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FISCAL AGENT SERVICE

AGREEMENT
Recommendation:

1. Approve the FY 25-26 Fiscal Agent Service Agreement with the County of Santa Clara in the amount of $399,543; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the Fiscal Agent Service Agreement with the County of Santa Clara, with the option to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year terms in amounts to be approved by the County of Santa Clara Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission as part of their annual budget approval process.

8. APPROVE THE MAY 21, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation:

Approve minutes.

9. AWARD OF 2025 MORGAN HILL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO DPI, INC.

Recommendation:

1. Approve the 2025 Morgan Hill Water Main Replacement Project Plans and June 4, 2025
8 Specifications;

2. Award 2025 Morgan Hill Water Main Replacement Project to DPI, Inc. in the amount of $537,800;

3. Authorize the expenditure of contingency in the amount of $107,560; and

4. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the construction contract with DPI, Inc.

ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

6. APPROVE THE 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT Recommendation:

1. Approve the 2024 Annual Military Equipment Use Report and the continued use of the controlled equipment contained in the report; and

2. Authorize the purchase of controlled equipment for approximately $32,581.

City Manager Christina Turner provided a report. Police Chief Shane Palsgrove answered questions.

Public comment opened at 6:29 p.m. There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Approving the recommended action.

RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Council Member Iwanaga
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Librers, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

7. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENT UPDATE TO SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY (SVCE) FOR 2025
Recommendation:

1. Approve the appointment of Mayor Mark Turner as the alternate representative to the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCE), June 4, 2025
9 replacing outgoing staff member Tanya Carothers; and

2. Direct the City Clerk to notify SVCE of the updated assignment and update the Form 806 as necessary.

City Manager Christina Turner provided a report.

Public comment opened at 6:35 p.m. There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Approving the recommended action.

RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Librers
SECONDER: Council Member Vega
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Librers, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

10. RATIFY CITY POSITION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
Recommendation:

Ratify the City’s position opposing pending legislation, Senate Bill 16 (Blakespear) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program: housing element.

City Manager Christina Turner provided a report.

Public comment opened at 6:39 p.m. There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Approving the recommended action.

11. RECEIVE MONTHLY BUDGET UPDATE AND APRIL 2025 FINANCIAL AND

INVESTMENT REPORTS
Recommendation:

Receive and file reports
City Manager Christina Turner provided a report. Finance Director Dat Nguyen answered questions.

Public comment opened at 6:42 p.m. There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Approving the recommended action.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

12. RECEIVE A REPORT ON CITY OF MORGAN HILL VACANCIES, AND

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
Recommendation:

Receive the informational report on City of Morgan Hill Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 (AB 2561).

Human Resources Director Michal Horta provided a presentation and report.

The public hearing opened at 6:55 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing closed.

Report Received.

The meeting recessed at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened at 7:04 p.m.

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11 OTHER BUSINESS

13. ADOPT OR DO NOT ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY

OF THE JUNETEENTH FLAG
Recommendation:

Adopt or do not adopt a resolution authorizing the display of the Juneteenth Flag for the week of June 16-20, 2025.

City Clerk Michelle Bigelow provided a report. City Attorney Donald Larkin answered questions.

Public comment opened at 7:18 p.m. The following people were called to speak:

Robert Frank Aguirre
Terry Hernandez
There being no further requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Adopting a resolution authorizing the display of the Juneteenth flag for the week of June 16-20, 2025, at City Hall.

RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Mayor Turner
SECONDER: Council Member Iwanaga
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Librers, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

14. ADOPT FISCAL YEARS (FY) 2024-25 AND 2025-26 MID-CYCLE BUDGET AMENDMENTS; APPROVE THE FY 2025-26 COMMUNITY FUNDING;

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE AGREEMENTS

WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR ANIMAL SHELTERING
SERVICES AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH SERVICES; AMEND

THE FISCAL POLICY TO ELIMINATE THE ALLOCATION OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET SAVINGS TO THE OPEB SECTION 115 TRUST; DELEGATE

THE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW SOFTWARE
LICENSES IF THEY ARE INCLUDED IN THE ADOPTED BUDGET; AND

REVIEW POTENTIAL BUDGET ACTIONS AND DIRECT STAFF TO

CONTINUE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS FOCUSED ON SERVICE

PRIORITIZATION AND OR A REVENUE ENHANCEMENT MEASURE
Recommendation:

1. Adopt a resolution amending the Adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 and June 4, 2025
12 2025–26 budgets;

2. Approve the FY 2025-26 Community Funding;

3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with the County of Santa Clara for Animal Sheltering Services and Emergency Medical Dispatch Services;

4. Amend the Fiscal Policy to eliminate the allocation of General Fund Budget Savings to the OPEB Section 115 Trust;

5. Delegate the authority to the City Manager to renew software licenses if they are included in the Adopted Budget; and

6. Review potential Budget actions and direct staff to continue Community Engagement efforts focused on service prioritization and/or a Revenue Enhancement Measure.

Finance Director Dat Nguyen provided a presentation and report.

Public comment opened at 8:26 p.m. The following people were called to speak:

Nick Gaich
Peter Mandel
Mattie Scariot
Matthew Stein (Zoom)
Kathy Sullivan
There being no further requests to speak, public comment closed.

Community Funding - Item 2
MOTION:

Approving option two and directing staff to bring the item back at the June 18, 2025, council meeting for further discussion.

RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Council Member Vega
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Librers, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION:

Approving the recommended actions for items 1 and 3-5.

RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran
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13 SECONDER: Council Member Vega
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Librers, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION:

Continuing item 6 to the June 18, 2025, City Council meeting.

15. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED FUTURE COUNCIL

INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
Recommendation:

Determine if the majority of the City Council wants the following item agendized at a future meeting for discussion:

Create a policy on the regularity of City Council meetings.

City Manager Christina Turner provided the report.

Public comment opened at 9:32 p.m. There being no requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Directing staff to bring the council meeting policy discussion forward at a future meeting.

RESULT: Failed
MOVER: Council Member Librers
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran
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14 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran, Council Member Librers NAYS: Mayor Turner, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Vega ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Vega requested a discussion on the flag-raising policy and the order in which flags are displayed.

Council Member Librers requested a policy requiring community funding applications to come before the council within 6 weeks of receipt.

Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran requested an item to explore establishing a standard for fire response.

Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Beltran requested to discuss gathering consent from the council before sending a letter of support between council meetings.

Council Member Iwanaga requested an item to discuss a vacant business tax.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:36 p.m.

City Attorney Donald Larin announced that there was no reportable action from the closed session.

There being no further business, Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 10:42 p.m.

Minutes Prepared by:

Michelle Bigelow, City Clerk

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