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, February 18, 2026
5:15 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 5:15 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a closed session.
SPECIAL MEETING
5:15 p.m. Closed Session
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Turner called the City Council meeting to order at 5:15 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.
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2 CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Larkin announced the closed session items.
Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) City of Morgan Hill v. Garcia, 6th District Court of Appeal, Case No. H052498 Public Employee Appointment (§ 54957)
Title: City Attorney
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Public comment opened at 5:16 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned to closed session at 5:16 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting convened at 6:02 p.m.
SILENT INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
YAC Presentation - Developmental Asset #8: Youth as Resources
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Martinez Beltran shared that on February 5 she partnered with Nueva Esperanza to host an employer training on immigration rights and responsibilities and participated in a webinar led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. She attended the February 11 Silicon Valley Clean Energy Board and the groundbreaking for the new Children’s Advocacy Center at the DePaul Center, which will provide critical services locally for vulnerable South County children and families. She shared that on February 21 she will be assisting with the First Responder and Senior Appreciation Pancake Breakfast at the Morgan Hill Grange from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Turner shared updates highlighting the launch of the “My Love Letter to Morgan Hill” campaign as part of the City’s 120th Anniversary celebration, encouraging residents to participate through creative submissions. She also announced the upcoming Elevate Morgan Hill community conversation on housing and jobs scheduled February 18, 2026
3 for February 28. Additionally, she reported on the groundbreaking of The Magnolias affordable housing development, which will provide 66 units serving agricultural workers, veterans, and individuals in need of rapid rehousing. Lastly, she noted that the City is currently recruiting applicants for openings on the Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Larkin shared that the Council met in closed session earlier in the evening on two items and there was no reportable action.
OTHER REPORTS
Mayor Turner shared that the City recently completed planting 25 trees along the Upper Little West Llagas Creek Trail. He noted it was a great community event, with Council Members Vega and Martinez Beltran participating, and expressed appreciation to everyone who came out to help. He also reported on the Mobility Partnership meeting, where he raised concerns with Caltrans regarding potholes and roadway conditions at the southbound Tennant Avenue and Dunne Avenue off-ramps and the northbound Tennant Avenue on-ramp. He reported that he will continue to advocate for needed repairs at those locations.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment opened at 6:16 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Adopting the agenda as posted.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Iwanaga
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
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:
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4 Approving the consent calendar items 2, 3, and 7.
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
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY OF THE DONATE LIFE FLAG
Recommendation:
Adopt resolution authorizing the display of the Donate Life Flag annually during the month of April.
3. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2374, NEW SERIES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL REPEALING CHAPTER 15.63 (PROHIBITION OF NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE IN NEW BUILDINGS) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE MORGAN HILL MUNICIPAL CODE
Recommendation:
Waive the reading, adopt Ordinance No. 2374, 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.
7. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT ON 2025 CITY ENGINEER ACCEPTANCES OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED BY PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
Recommendation:
Accept and file Annual Report on 2025 City Engineer acceptances of public improvements completed by private development projects.
ITEMS PULLED FOR DICUSSION
1. ACCEPT MORGAN HILL MAGICAL BRIDGE SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $362,726
Recommendation:
1. Accept as complete the Morgan Hill Magical Bridge Shade Structure February 18, 2026
5 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.
Public Services Director Ghione provided a report.
Public comment opened at 6:19 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended actions.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
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
4. APPROVE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KB HOME SOUTH BAY INC. FOR OUT-OF-TRACT, NON-FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG
MISSION VIEW DRIVE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CROSSWINDS
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Recommendation:
1. Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with KB Home South Bay Inc. for out-of-tract, non-frontage improvements associated with the Crosswinds Residential Development Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Reimbursement Agreement.
Public Services Director Ghione provided a report.
Public comment opened at 6:24 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended actions.
RESULT: Passed
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6 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
5. APPROVE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
CONSOLE FURNITURE FROM THE RUSS BASSETT CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,538
Recommendation:
1. Approve the purchase of Emergency Communications Center Console Furniture from the Russ Bassett Corporation in the amount of $104,538; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the sales agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the project.
Police Support Services Manager Tada provided a report.
Public comment opened at 6:26 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 Vega
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. APPROVE THE JANUARY 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL AND FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2026 GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation:
Approve the January 28, 2026 City Council and February 6 & 7, 2026 Goal Setting Workshop Meeting Minutes.
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7 Public comment opened at 6:32 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action.
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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMENCEMENT OF 2026 WEED
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendation:
1. Open/Close public hearing; and
2. Adopt resolution authorizing Santa Clara County to commence weed abatement activities.
Public Services Director Ghione provided a presentation and report.
The public hearing opened at 6:37 p.m. With no requests to speak, the public hearing closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended actions.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Council Member Vega
AYES: Mayor Turner, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Librers, Council Member Soraida Iwanaga February 18, 2026
8 The meeting recessed at 6:38 p.m. and reconvened at 6:44 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN
Recommendation:
Approve Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
Public Services Director Ghione provided a report.
Public comment opened at 7:12 p.m.
Brian Sullivan was called to speak.
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action.
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
10. APPROVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH BAY AREA SPORTS FUNDING LLC FOR
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR
AN INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY AT THE BUTTERFIELD PARK SITE
Recommendation:
Authorize staff to pursue a lease/partnership agreement with Bay Area Sports Funding LLC for development of an indoor multi-use sports facility on a portion of the Butterfield Park site.
Public Service Director Ghione provided a presentation and report.
Public comment opened at 7:34 p.m.
Doug Muirhead was called to speak.
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action, including a three-month update.
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9 RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
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
11. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED FUTURE COUNCIL
INITIATED AGENDA ITEM TO EXPLORE POSSIBILITY OF INDOOR SPORTS
AND RECREATION COMPLEX
Recommendation:
Determine if the majority of the City Council wants the following item agendized at a future meeting for discussion:
Strategic exploration of an indoor sports and recreation complex.
City Manager Turner and Mayor Turner provided the report.
Public comment opened at 7:52 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Vega
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
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Martinez Beltran requested an evaluation of whether and how traffic and circulation considerations associated with the City’s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan could be incorporated into the City’s objective development standards.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
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10 Minutes Prepared by:
Vicky Rossi, Deputy City Clerk