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 17, 2026
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber Building
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING
A special meeting of the City Council was called at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a closed session.
SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 p.m. Closed Session
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Turner called the City Council meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
Deputy City Clerk Rossi called the roll.
PRESENT Mark Turner, Marilyn Librers, Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Miriam Vega ABSENT Soraida Iwanaga
Council Member Librers arrived at 5:35 p.m.
DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
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2 Deputy City Clerk Rossi declared the posting of the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tolentino announced the closed session item.
CONFERENCE WITH COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION [Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)]
Bertram Berns v. City of Morgan Hill, et al. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Case No. 25CV472644
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Public comment opened at 5:32 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned to closed session at 5:33 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
SILENT INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
Parks and Recreation Month
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Turner reported attending the Santa Clara County Library District Board meeting, where the Board approved a referral he brought forward to implement a countywide literacy program focused on third-grade reading proficiency. He also shared attending a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board meeting, the Reach Out Food Pantry open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a Youth Leadership Morgan Hill presentation, where he spoke with students about leadership.
OTHER REPORTS
Council Member Martinez Beltran reported attending a League of California Cities Policy Committee meeting, the Peninsula Division meeting, and a meetup at Pinstripes.
She also shared attending graduation ceremonies for Jackson Academy, Murphy Middle School, and Sobrato High School. She provided an update on ongoing matters related to the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in June 17, 2026
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Turner reported on a recent life-saving response by the Morgan Hill Police Department and shared that Officer Lorenzo is being commended for his actions.
She announced the launch of the Greater Downtown Specific Plan, which will update the 2009 Downtown Specific Plan and guide future growth in the expanded downtown area. She noted that the effort will address housing, mobility, infrastructure, and public spaces while helping maintain eligibility for future One Bay Area Grant funding, with extensive community outreach anticipated over the next two years. She also shared the launch of the ELEVATE Academy, a new Spanish-language leadership and civic engagement program for Spanish-speaking residents, with the inaugural program scheduled to begin in fall 2026. She shared that Human Resources Director Michael Horta is departing the City and recognized his service and contributions to the organization.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Tolentino reported that the Council met in closed session earlier in the evening and there were no reportable actions.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment opened at 6:10 p.m. The following people were called to speak:
Gabby Crescini
Marilyn Kalpin
Daniel Cloutier
Rick Kent
Greg Felios
Bruce Cooley
Shelia Dunwoodie
Kaitlin Blue
Lauren Howsman
Armando Benavides
Sharon Luna
With no further requests to speak, public comment closed.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Adopting the agenda removing item 3.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Librers
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
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4 NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Iwanaga
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 the consent calendar items 1, 2, and 4 through 10.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Council Member Vega
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Iwanaga
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO DEDICATE TWO EASEMENTS TO PACIFIC GAS
AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E) FOR THE UPPER LLAGAS CREEK
FLOOD CONTROL AND HALE AVENUE EXTENSION PHASE 2B PROJECT Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer two easement deeds to dedicate to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in order to underground overhead utilities along Hale Avenue.
2. APPROVE A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH PLANET FUTSAL, INC.
DBA FUTSAL KINGZ TO PROVIDE YOUTH FUTSAL, SOCCER CLASSES, AND CAMPS FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $150,000
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant agreement with Planet Futsal, Inc. DBA Futsal Kingz to provide youth futsal, soccer classes, and camps not-to-exceed $150,000.
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5 3. APPROVE FINAL MAP FOR SPRING VIEW – TRACT NO. 10589 AND RELATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (335 SPRING
AVENUE)
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Final Map;
2. Approve a Subdivision Improvements Agreement with 335 Spring LLC, a California limited liability company;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvements Agreement; and
4. Authorize the recordation of the Final Map and Subdivision Improvements Agreement.
Item 3 removed from the agenda.
4. APPROVE PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E) AGREEMENT
TO UNDERGROUND DRY UTILITIES FOR THE UPPER LLAGAS CREEK FLOOD CONTROL AND HALE AVENUE EXTENSION PHASE 2B PROJECT Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer a Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Agreement to underground dry utilities at the intersection of Hale and Wright Avenues for a not-to-exceed amount of $297,083.51.
5. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SOLAR SYSTEMS AT THE AQUATICS CENTER AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR UP TO $1.91 MILLION
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to purchase the existing solar systems at the Police Department and Morgan Hill Aquatics Center for a purchase price of up to $1,910,000.
6. APPROVE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH THE MORGAN
HILL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TRANSPORTATION YARD FACILITY Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Seventh Amendment to the lease agreement with the Morgan Hill Unified School District for the transportation yard facility.
7. APPROVE THE JUNE 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation:
Approve the June 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
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6 8. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO ON-CALL REPAIR CONTRACT WITH
GOLDEN BAY CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW TOTAL COMPENSATION UP TO $1,200,000
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the on-call water and sewer repair contract with Golden Bay Construction with compensation up to $1,200,000.
9. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PROPERTY USE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS FOR
CELL SITE AT 2275 ROLLING HILL DRIVE
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to New Cingular Wireless PCS's Property Use Agreement.
10. AWARD ON-CALL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENTS Recommendation:
1. Award maintenance service agreements to Burr Plumbing and Pumping, Inc. and Stephen Ciari Plumbing & Heating, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 each to provide on-call plumbing maintenance and repair services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer said agreements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) AND THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL TO
PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES SHARING ADDITIONAL COSTS UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20516 (EMPLOYEES SHARING
ADDITIONAL COSTS)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Morgan Hill stating its intent to amend the contract between the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of Morgan Hill in order to provide for employees sharing additional cost under Government Code Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost);
2. Open/close the public hearing;
3. Waive the first and second reading of the ordinance amending the City's contract with CalPERS; and
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7 4. Introduce ordinance.
Finance Director Nguyen provided a report.
Public comment opened at 6:32 p.m. With no requests to speak, public comment closed.
MOTION:
Adopting the resolution.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Librers
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Iwanaga
MOTION:
Waiving the first and second reading.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Librers
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Iwanaga
MOTION:
Introducing the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Council Member Vega
AYES: Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
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8 NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Iwanaga
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Martinez Beltran requested a discussion regarding a resolution opposing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expansion and no staging zones.
The meeting recessed at 6:36 p.m. and reconvened at 6:53 p.m.
MOTION:
Calling a Special Meeting for the City Council to discuss joining the amicus brief to be filed in the lawsuit brought by the State of California and Santa Clara County to oppose the development of an ICE facility in the county.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Martinez Beltran
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Librers
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Librers, Council Member Martinez Beltran, Council Member Vega
NAYS: Mayor Turner
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Iwanaga
Mayor Turner requested a discussion regarding funding for the Morgan Hill Gateway Vintage Sign project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Turner adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Minutes Prepared by:
Vicky Rossi, Deputy City Clerk