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, June 3, 2026
6:00 p.m
Council Chamber Building
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Turner called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 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
DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
City Clerk Bigelow declared the posting of the agenda.
SILENT INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
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2 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Iwanaga reported attending a Sister Cities Committee meeting, where updates were provided on ongoing activities and initiatives. She also participated in a South County Disaster Airlift Team (DART) event at the San Martin Airport, learning about regional emergency response coordination among neighboring communities and airports. Additionally, she attended a South County Regional Wastewater Authority meeting and toured the wastewater treatment facility, noting the extensive infrastructure, expertise, and operations required to provide recycled water services.
She also shared that she will attend an upcoming Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project Committee meeting to receive updates on the project's progress.
OTHER REPORTS
Council Member Martinez Beltran recognized the 10-year anniversary of raising the Pride flag and provided an update regarding the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South County. She reported on ongoing efforts over the past year and a half with state, county, and local leaders involving community outreach, resident education, and regional coordination.
Mayor Turner reported attending a VTA Subcommittee meeting, the Oakwood School graduation, and the Voices School end-of-year celebration. He also shared volunteering at the Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival, participated in the Mayor for a Day program with a student at City Hall, and attended a Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Turner reported on a community workshop hosted by the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and shared that LAFCO has embarked on a countywide review of water and wastewater services. She also shared information about the upcoming Youth Action Council (YAC) leadership program for teens and recognized the recent graduation of participants from the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Program. She shared that the City will continue its partnership with the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center for another year, offering business development, financial literacy, youth entrepreneurship, and access to capital programs.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment opened at 6:12 p.m.
Armando Benavides was called to speak.
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:
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RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Librers
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
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 through 5 and 9.
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
ABSENT: None
1. ACCEPT 2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
Recommendation:
1. Accept as complete the 2025 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. APPROVE A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED INTEGRATION June 3, 2026
4 & CONTROLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $277,920 FOR SCADA HMI
APPLICATION UPGRADES
Recommendation:
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Agreement with Advanced Integration & Controls, in the not to exceed amount of $277,920 for SCADA HMI Application Upgrades.
3. APPROVE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH AKEL
ENGINEERING FOR ON-CALL WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $60,000
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a fourth amendment to the agreement with Akel Engineering Group to increase the not to exceed amount by $60,000, for a contract total of $438,750.
4. APPROVE THE 2025 ANNUAL CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT USE REPORT Recommendation:
Approve the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report and the continued use of the controlled equipment contained in the report.
5. APPROVE THE MAY 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAY 20, 2026 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation:
Approve the May 6, 2026 and the May 20, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
7. APPROVE UPDATED REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
LUMBERYARD DEVELOPER FOR COMPLETION OF TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FUTURE CITY-OWNED NON-PROFIT CENTER
BUILDING
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer an updated reimbursement agreement with the MH Lumberyard 49, LLC. for the design and construction of tenant improvements at the future City-owned office space at 17020 Depot Street.
Item removed from the agenda.
9. AWARD POLICE AND PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENTS FLEET SERVICE
AGREEMENT TO FRANK'S AUTO SERVICE
Recommendation:
1. Award Fleet Services Agreement to Frank's Auto Service for a total not to exceed amount of $300,000; and
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ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
6. APPROVE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO VALLEY WATER FOR FLOOD
PROTECTION PROJECT
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant deed and any other documents necessary to transfer the City owned property (APN 767-05-049) for flood protection purposes.
City Manager Turner provided a report. Public Services Director Ghione answered questions.
Public comment opened at 6:21 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 Vega
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Iwanaga, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. AWARD TOW AGREEMENT WITH DICK'S COMMUNITY TOWING AND
TRANSPORT FOR POLICE-GENERATED TOW SERVICES
Recommendation:
1. Award Tow Agreement with Dick's Community Towing and Transport for Police-Generated Tow Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
City Manager Turner provided the report. Police Captain Ramirez answered questions.
Public comment opened at 6:26 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment June 3, 2026
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MOTION:
Approving the recommended actions.
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
ABSENT: None
10. AWARD STREET LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICE AGREEMENT
Recommendation:
1. Award an agreement to Cal-West Lighting and Signal Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $1,000,000 to provide street lighting and traffic signal maintenance and repair services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer said agreement.
City Manager Turner provided a report. Public Services Director Ghione answered questions.
Public comment opened at 6:34 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
ABSENT: None
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INVESTMENT REPORTS
Recommendation:
Receive and file reports.
City Manager Turner provided a report.
Public comment opened at 6:35 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
OTHER BUSINESS
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 Horta provided a report and presentation.
Public comment opened at 6:43 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
Report Received.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. ADOPT RESOLUTION ORDERING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND RELATED
ACTIONS FOR CITY OF MORGAN HILL LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NUMBER 1 (DISTRICT)
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1. Open and close the public hearing; and
2. Adopt resolution confirming Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 annual assessments and ordering the levy of assessments for the District.
Council Member Iwanaga stepped down and recused herself from the dais due to a conflict of interest.
Maintenance Manager Russell provided a report.
The public hearing opened at 6:45 p.m. With no requests to speak, the public hearing 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 Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Soraida Iwanaga
ABSENT: None
The meeting recessed at 6:46 p.m. and reconvened at 6:50 p.m.
14. ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 AND 2027-28 OPERATING BUDGET, FY 2026-27 THROUGH 2031-32 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET, ADOPT FY 2026-27 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT,
AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET SAVINGS TO EXCESS ERAF RESERVES; DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE CITYWIDE COMPUTER REPLACEMENTS
INCLUDED IN THE ADOPTED BUDGET, AND APPROVE MANAGEMENT,
PROFESSIONAL, AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE GROUP SALARY
SCHEDULES
Recommendation:
1. Open/Close Public Hearing;
2. Adopt resolution to:
a. Adopt the FY 2026-27 and 2027-28 Operating Budget;
b. Adopt the FY 2026-27 through 2031-32 Capital Improvement Program June 3, 2026
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c. Adopt the 2026-27 Appropriations Limit and Appropriations Limit Adjustment Factors;
3. Authorize the allocation of General Fund Budget Savings to Excess Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) reserves;
4. Delegate authority to the City Manager to purchase citywide computer replacements included in the Adopted Budget; and
5. Approve the Management, Professional, and Confidential Employee Group salary schedules.
City Manager Turner provided a report and presentation. Finance Director Nguyen, Budget Manager Delgado, Police Chief Palsgrove, and Public Services Director Ghione answered questions.
The public hearing opened at 7:17 p.m.
Doug Muirhead was called to speak.
With no further requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended actions.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Vega
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
15. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR INPUT ON THE 2025 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN (UWMP) AND ADOPTION OF THE UWMP AND THE
WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN (WSCP)
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan;
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and authorize its submittal to the Department of Water Resources; and
3. Adopt a Resolution approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and authorize its submittal to the Department of Water Resources.
Deputy Director for Utilities Services Sylvain provided a report and a June 3, 2026
10 presentation. Tony Akel of Akel Engineering answered questions.
The public hearing opened at 7:52 p.m. The following people were called to speak:
Doug Muirhead
Armando Benavides
With no further requests to speak, the public hearing was 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
OTHER BUSINESS
16. APPROVE LEADERSHIP MORGAN HILL CLASS OF 2026 PROJECT
PROPOSAL
Recommendation:
1. Approve the proposed Leadership Morgan Hill Class of 2026 (Class) Project to create a historical trail in partnership with the Morgan Hill Historical Society; and
2. Direct City staff to coordinate with the Class on the final implementation of the Project.
Public Services Director Ghione provided an introduction to the item. Heather Gallegos and Anja Hamilton of the 2026 Leadership Morgan Hill Class presented their class project.
Public comment opened at 8:17 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action.
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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
17. ADOPT POLICY REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC,
AUDIO/VISUAL, OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
Recommendation:
Adopt the City Council Policy regarding disruption of telephonic, audio/visual, or internet service during City Council meetings in compliance with Government Code section 54953.4.
City Clerk Bigelow provided a report.
Public comment opened at 8:27 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Approving the recommended action.
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
ABSENT: None
18. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED FUTURE COUNCIL
INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Recommendation:
Determine if the majority of the City Council wants the following items agendized June 3, 2026
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1. Establish a Formal Policy for Intergovernmental Agency and Organizational Briefings; and
2. Evaluate Banning Class 2 E-bikes Operated by Minors.
City Manager Turner introduced the item.
Mayor Turner shared his concerns regarding Type 2 e-bikes and requested a future discussion on potentially banning the use of Type 2 e-bikes by minors under the age of 18. Council agreed to bring the topic back for further discussion.
Council Member Martinez Beltran requested a discussion of intergovernmental and other government agency presentations at City Council meetings. The Council did not agree to bring the topic back for discussion.
Public comment opened at 8:49 p.m.
Joe Baranowski (Zoom) was called to speak.
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Martinez Beltran requested a discussion to review zoning code as it relates to environmental challenges.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Minutes Prepared by:
Michelle Bigelow, City Clerk