Minutes — Morgan Hill City Council, November 19, 2025

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, November 19, 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 Special City Council meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.

PRESENT Mark Turner, Marilyn Librers, Soraida Iwanaga, Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Miriam Vega
ABSENT None
Council Member Vega arrived at 5:55 p.m.

November 19, 2025
2 DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
City Clerk Bigelow declared the posting of the agenda.

CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Bigelow announced the closed session item.

Public Employment (§ 54957)
Title: City Attorney

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
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

PRESENTATIONS
YAC Presentation — November Developmental Asset #41, Positive Cultural Identity

RECOGNITIONS
YAC Recognition of Mike Cox

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Vega shared that during last Monday’s City Council facilitated session, she was reminded of the importance of diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. She noted that “fitting in” isn’t the goal, especially for a Council charged with representing a wide and varied community. Embracing differences, she said, is essential to serving well. She also expressed her appreciation to the staff for the work that went into organizing the session.

OTHER REPORTS
November 19, 2025
3 Council Member Martinez Beltran shared that she wants to commend the community members, businesses, and organizations who stepped up during the shutdown to support families and individuals whose lives and livelihoods were disrupted. She said she was deeply proud of the Morgan Hill community for the way it showed up for one another.

She also reported attending the Cal Cities Peninsula Division Executive Board meeting, chairing the VTA PAC Board meeting, and participating in several legislative and committee updates.

Finally, she shared that on Sunday, she was honored with the Civic Engagement Award by the Silicon Valley Latina Coalition at their 27th anniversary and 15th annual brunch.

Mayor Pro Tem Librers shared that she had the privilege of filling in for Mayor Turner at Philanthropy Night. She offered opening remarks, helped present awards to local groups and individuals, and enjoyed a warm, meaningful evening celebrating the Community Foundation’s work supporting nonprofits. She expressed gratitude to the Foundation for lifting up so many good people and good causes in the community.

November 19, 2025
4 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Turner noted that the Mike Cox dedication was a powerful reminder of how deeply interconnected and generous the Morgan Hill community is. She pointed out that Steve Cox, who also presented at the recent Philanthropy Night dinner and serves on the Morgan Hill Community Foundation Board, exemplifies how local businesses invest in the community’s well-being. She said it was a meaningful reflection of what makes Morgan Hill special.

She then highlighted the rollout of new translation technology, led by City Clerk Michelle Bigelow and the team. The PocketTalk Sentio tool provides real-time, two-way, AIpowered translation in more than eighty languages, delivered as text or audio on any smartphone, tablet, or laptop. It works instantly via a simple QR code, with no app required, and functions both in person and on Zoom. For those without a device, tablets and single-use headphones are available, and translated text will also be displayed on one of the room’s projectors. She explained that this rollout is a significant step in fulfilling the Communications Outreach and Engagement Work Plan, strengthening transparency, removing language barriers, and making participation more accessible for all. She added that the solution is impressively budget-friendly thanks to the Clerk’s due diligence.

City Manager Turner also shared that the City has removed no parking signs along the corridor near Ginger and Taylor to provide parking relief for the neighborhood.

She reported that the City and Visit Morgan Hill participated in the County Board of Supervisors meeting to comment on zoning regulations affecting South County agricultural land. The County has now paused the zoning changes and will reevaluate after further outreach.

She noted attending the South County Youth Task Force meeting with Mayor Pro Tem Librers, where much of the discussion focused on e-bike safety, recent severe accidents, and the work plan to prevent youth violence.

She closed with an economic development update, sharing that Raising Cane’s is now open and that Philz Coffee will open soon, with signage already posted.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Deputy City Attorney Ma shared that there was no reportable action from the closed session earlier in the evening.

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment opened at 6:19 p.m. The following people were called to speak:

Krista Rupp and Gabby Crescini
Sean Mulligan
November 19, 2025
5 Nick Arnett
Ron Kirkish
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:

Adopting the agenda as posted.

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

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 1through 6, 9, and 10.

MOTION:

Approve
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Vega
SECONDER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
November 19, 2025
6 1. ADOPT WEED ABATEMENT RESOLUTION, DECLARING WEEDS TO BE A

PUBLIC NUISANCE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Recommendation:

Adopt the resolution declaring weeds and brush to be a nuisance and setting the hazardous vegetation public hearing for February 18, 2026.

2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2369, NEW SERIES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING CHAPTER 5.28 (“AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT PREMISES”) TO TITLE 5
(“BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY”) OF THE MORGAN HILL MUNICIPAL CODE
Recommendation:

Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2369, 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. 2370, NEW SERIES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING THE HIGHWAY

COMMERCIAL (CH) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) OVERLAY ZONE ON A

25.3-ACRE SITE ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CONDIT ROAD AND DIANA AVENUE (ZA2025-0001 CONDIT – AUTO PARK PD) APN’S: 728-17- 031, -035, and -036
Recommendation:

Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2370, 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. 2371, NEW SERIES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING THE

DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ON A 35 ACRE SITE ON THE WEST SIDE OF CONDIT ROAD BETWEEN DUNNE AND TENNANT AVENUES (ZA2025-0002 CONDIT – CONDIT ROAD PUD) APN’S 817-12-001,-003, -004, -018, -019; 817-13-019-022, -024, -026,027, 029- 032, and 034-035
Recommendation:

Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2371, 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. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2372, NEW SERIES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING THE HIGHWAY

COMMERCIAL (CH) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) OVERLAY ZONE ON A November 19, 2025
7 9.27 ACRE SITE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF LAUREL ROAD (ZA2025-0005 LAUREL – HONDA) APN’S: 726-01-001, 726- 01-006, AND 726-01-007
Recommendation:

Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2372, 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.

6. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2373, NEW SERIES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING THE TENNANT

STATION SHOPPING CENTER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ON A

21.88 ACRE SITE ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MONTEREY ROAD AND TENNANT AVENUE (AAE2025-0003 TENNANT-TENNANT STATION PD) APN’S: 817-06-041, 055, 056, 057, AND 058
Recommendation:

Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2373, 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.

9. APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 5 AND NOVEMBER 10, 2025 CITY COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation:

Approve the November 5 and November 10, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.

10. RECEIVE REPORT REGARDING UPCOMING 2026 COMMISSION

VACANCIES PER THE MADDY ACT
Recommendation:

Receive report.

ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

8. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT FOR MANZANITA PARK - TRACT NO. 10585 LOCATED EAST OF THE MONTEREY ROAD/TILTON AVENUE INTERSECTION (APN:725-01- 035 and 725-16-001)
Recommendation:

1. Approve the Second Amendment to Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Manzanita Park - Tract No. 10585;

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Subdivision Improvements Agreement with TOLL WEST COAST LLC (Subdivider); and

3. Authorize the recordation of the Second Amendment to Subdivision November 19, 2025
8 Improvements Agreement.

Senior Civil Engineer Angeles provided a report and answered questions.

Public comment opened at 6:33 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Approving the recommended actions.

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

7. ADOPT MORGAN HILL'S APPROACH TO PUBLIC SERVICE
Recommendation:

Adopt "Morgan Hill's Approach to Public Service."
City Manager Turner provided a report.

Public comment opened at 6:37 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Approving the recommended action.

11. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2368, NEW SERIES, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.08 (BUILDING CODE), 15.12 (ELECTRICAL CODE), 15.16 (MECHANICAL CODE), 15.20 (PLUMBING CODE), 15.44 (FIRE CODE), AND TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES

KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24
Recommendation:

1. Open/close the public hearing;

2. Waive the second reading of the ordinance; and

3. Adopt the ordiance.

Building Official Eric Blomquist provided the report.

The public hearing opened at 6:39 p.m. With no requests to speak, the public hearing closed.

MOTION:

Waiving the second reading of the ordinance.

Introducing the ordinance.

12. CONDUCT TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA)

HEARING APPROVING ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR VILLAGE AT MADRONE APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 18730 MINER LANE WITHIN THE

CITY OF MORGAN HILL
Recommendation:

1. Open and close public hearing consistent with the requirements of the Federal Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") and Section 147 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and

2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA), for the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of Village at Madrone, a 249- multifamily rental housing project located at 18730 Miner Lane, Morgan Hill, California (the “Project”).

Housing and Economic Mobility Director Lang provided the report.

The public hearing opened at 6:43 p.m. With no requests to speak, the public hearing closed.

MOTION:

Approving the recommended actions.

OTHER BUSINESS

13. APPROVE THE 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Recommendation:

Review, discuss, if needed, amend, and approve the 2026 City Council meeting November 19, 2025
11 schedule.

City Clerk Bigelow provided the report.

Public comment opened at 6:50 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.

MOTION:

Approving the recommended action, including holding August 26, 2026, as a regular meeting and identifying an alternative date for the Mid-Year Goal Review Workshop.

RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Vega
SECONDER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The meeting recessed at 6:59 p.m. and reconvened at 7:02 p.m.

14. RECEIVE MONTHLY BUDGET UPDATE; SEPTEMBER 2025 FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REPORTS; AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY REPORT
Recommendation:

Receive and file reports.

Finance Director Nguyen provided the report and presentation.

Public comment opened at 7:14 p.m.

Chris Robell (Zoom) was called to speak.

With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.

Report received.

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.

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