City Council
Meeting Minutes
Mark Turner - Mayor
Marilyn Librers - Mayor Pro Tem
Soraida Iwanaga - Council Member
Yvonne Martínez Beltrán - Council Member
Miriam Vega - Council Member
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Regular Session
Council Chamber Building
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING
A special meeting of the City Council was 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 City Council meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
Deputy City Clerk Rossi called the roll.
PRESENT Mark Turner, Marilyn Librers, Soraida Iwanaga, Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Miriam Vega
ABSENT None
DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
Deputy City Clerk Rossi declared the posting of the agenda.
October 22, 2025
2 CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney announced the closed session item.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Pursuant 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 #23-051
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Public comment opened at 5:01 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned to closed session at 5:01 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
SILENT INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Turner expressed his gratitude to Senator Dave Cortese for visiting the Reachout Food Pantry at St. Catherine’s of Alexandria Church to learn more about their critical work and food supply needs. He also thanked Assembly Member Gail Pellerin for delivering a Proclamation on October 2, 2025, in recognition of the Healthy Morgan Hill Initiative. The Mayor shared that he attended the MOHI Food and Wine event, where approximately 650 people attended to raise funds for the Morgan Hill Unified School District. He continues working with farmers, ranchers, and winery owners to coordinate with county supervisors regarding proposed amendments. Additionally, he participated in the Health Fair at St. Catherine’s last Sunday and the Wellness Fair at 5th Element Gym to promote the Healthy Morgan Hill Initiative launched in May 2025.
Lastly, he invited the community to the Pumpkins on 3rd Street event on October 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 3rd Street and Depot Street, featuring trick-ortreating, a pumpkin patch, vendors, pet costumes, and live music.
October 22, 2025
3 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Turner announced the appointment of Vicky Rossi as the new Deputy City Clerk. She mentioned that the 2025 Morgan Hill Halloween Haunt featured 25 decorated homes, with winners to be announced soon. The program is sponsored by the Morgan Hill Wine Trolley, and proceeds from ticket sales from their Halloween Haunt trolley tours will benefit Morgan Hill Parks and Recreation. You can view the participating homes on the map at www.morganhill.ca.gov/mhhaunt. The 5th Annual Morgan Hill Open Studios will take place on October 25 and October 26, 2025, with a preview reception at Colibri Art Gallery and a commendation from Supervisor Arenas’ office recognizing support for the arts. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025, followed by a facilitated session on November 10, 2025, to discuss norms and ethics policy. She concluded with recognition of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Cohort Class graduates from October 2, 2025.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Larkin shared that the Council met in closed session earlier in the evening and there was no reportable action.
OTHER REPORTS
Council Member Martinez Beltran attended several community and regional events, including the CAIR 30th Anniversary, labor union campaigns, and Congress Member Zoe Lofgren’s annual barbecue. She also celebrated the reopening of Britton Middle School’s gym, joined discussions on water rates at the Valley Water Commission meeting, and acknowledged new state legislation signed by the Governor. She closed by noting the County’s resolution prohibiting ICE enforcement on County property.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment opened, the following people were called to speak:
Greg Felios
Dmitry Novokhaskiy
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Adopting the agenda as posted.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Vega
October 22, 2025
4 SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Librers
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
OTHER BUSINESS
1. HOUSING UPDATE
Recommendation:
Receive report and provide feedback.
Assistant City Manager Ramirez introduced the conversation. Development Services Director Carman and Housing and Economic Mobility Director Lang provided a presentation and report.
Public comment opened at 7:43 p.m. The following people were called to speak:
Joe Guerra
Rocke Garcia
John McKay
Chris Borello
Armando Benavides (Zoom)
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
No action taken.
The meeting recessed at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Recommendation:
Receive report and provide feedback.
Economic Development Director Mahood provided a presentation and report.
Public comment opened at 9:16 p.m. The following people were called to speak:
Nick Gaich
Cenobio Albarran Mendoza
John McKay
Armando Benavides (Zoom)
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
No action taken.
October 22, 2025
5 FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Minutes Prepared by:
Michelle Bigelow, City Clerk