Minutes 2016/01/25City of Gilroy
_City Council Meeting Minutes
January 25, 2016
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
Mayor Woodward called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Woodward.
The invocation was given by Pastor Greg Quirke.
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on January 20,
2016 at 12:15 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
B. Orders of the Day
Mayor Woodward announced that the study session on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Authority would be moved following the consent calendar.
C. Employee Introductions
There were none.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations
1. Proclamation Naming January 31- February 5, 2016 as Catholic Schools Week
Mayor Woodward presented the proclamation to Principal Pamela Greteman
NEW BUSINESS
A. Interviews and Appointment to One Open Seat on the City Council and
Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
The City Council interviewed 8 candidates for the open seat on the City Council.
Public comment was opened.
Mildred B was called to speak sharing her support of the appointment of Daniene
Marciano.
Irma Silveira was called to speak sharing her support of the appointment of Daniene
Marciano.
Don Perino was called to speak sharing his thoughts on selecting the right candidate.
Bob Sigala was called to speak suggesting the right candidate would be focused on
bringing decent jobs and affordable housing to the community.
Lori Hawk was called to speak sharing her support of the appointment of Dan Harney.
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Bob Benevento was called to speak sharing his support of the appointment of Dan
Harney.
Susan Mister was called to speak sharing her support of the appointment of Joan Lewis.
Ron Kirkish was called to speak sharing his support of the appointment of Paul Kloecker
and expressing his concerns regarding allegations of the appointment being a "done
deal ".
Public comment was then closed.
Motion on New Business Item A.
Motion: to Appoint Daniel Harney to the City Council to a Term Ending in
November, 2016
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Roland Velasco.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
Second Motion on New Business Item A.
Motion: to Select Peter Leroe Munoz as Mayor Pro Tempore
Moved by Mayor Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward; Council Member Harney
City Clerk Freels administered the oath of Office to Council Member Harney.
I. INTERVIEWS
A. I nterviews for Open Seats on Boards, Commissions and Committees with
Terms Expired 12131/2015
The Council held interviews with applicants for boards and commissions.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO COUNCIL
A. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA, BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
Bill O'Connor was called to speak explaining that he had attended most of the GPAC
meetings and suggesting that more public input be included in the plan before it moved
further into the process.
Ron Kirkish was called to speak sharing his thoughts on an article on Morgan Hill's
application to LAFCO.
Bob Sigala was called to speak sharing concerns with sewer hookup problems he was
having.
Council Member Leroe- Muiioz spoke on the Cities Association priority setting session
including affordable housing, transportation and senior housing.
Council Member Aulman spoke on the Gilroy Gardens Board discussions of the
$10,000 increase in the parks revenues for calendar year 2015.
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Mayor Woodward spoke on the VTA discussions on the Envision Silicon Valley ballot
measure for the fall to raise $4 -$6 billion for mobility improvements.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the January 4, 2016 Regular Meeting
B. Chamber of Commerce 2016 Annual Spice of Life Awardee Certificates
C. ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance Contract Amendments
D. 7380 Dowdy Street Purchase Agreement with Lease Back Option
E. Claim of Lois DuBridge (the City Administrator Recommends a "yes" vote under the
Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
F. Claim of Jerry Rodriguez (the City Administrator Recommends a "yes" vote under
the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
G. Claim Rejection Sabrina Thomas (the City Administrator Recommends a "yes"
vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
H. Acceptance of Donation of Police Vehicles from South County Chrysler
Police Vehicles
I. Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Development Impact Fee Report
J. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Declaring Certain Weeds
Growing in the City and Accumulations of Refuse in the City to be a Public
Nuisance, Describing Weeds and Refuse Which Constitute Such Nuisance and
Providing Notice of the Adoption of a Resolution by Publication Thereof
K. Authorize Change in Full Time Employee in FY 15116 Budget From an Officer
to a Corporal
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: to approve Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K.
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Dion
Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward; Council Member Harney
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Services Agreement for Water Conservation Program
Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe -Munoz anounced that he represented a client that had
interest in the company which caused for a conflict of interest, and he would need to
recuse from deliberations on the item. He then left the Council Chambers.
The staff report was presented by Operations Manager Stubchaer.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item VII.A.
Motion: to Award a Contract in the Amount of $160,076.00 to Smart Utility
Systems
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Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Terri
Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 4- 1 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council
Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
No: Council Member Dion Bracco
Recused: Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Harney
Council Member Leroe -Munoz returned to the dais.
I. STUDY SESSION
A. Study Session on Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Smelser.
Public comment was opened.
Bruce Karney was called to speak sharing his participation in the Mountain View
environmental action plan development sharing his support for the approval of joining
the JPA, explaining that joining would be the only way for Gilroy to achieve its Climate
Action Plan goals.
Ron Kirkish was called to speak sharing his concern with creating another bureaucracy
that would be another level of control.
Bob Sigala was called to speak stating that the Council should take its time in deciding
to join the JPA, and do more research.
Rebecca Armendariz was called to speak sharing her support of joining the JPA and the
environmental benefits to the community.
Public comment was then closed.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Repealing
Gilroy City Code Section 13.65 in Its Entirety; Amending Gilroy City Code
Section 30.2.20 to Add New Definitions Pertaining to the Prohibition of
Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, Delivery and Dispensary Uses; and Adding
New Sections to Article XLV of Chapter 30 Pertaining to the Prohibition of
Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, Delivery and Dispensary Uses in the City of
Gilroy
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.A.
Motion: to Adopt Ordinance 2016 -01 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Repealing Gilroy City Code Section 13.65 in Its Entirety; Amending Gilroy City
Code Section 30.2.20 to Add New Definitions Pertaining to the Prohibition of
Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, Delivery and Dispensary Uses; and Adding
New Sections to Article XLV of Chapter 30 Pertaining to the Prohibition of
Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, Delivery and Dispensary Uses in the City of
Gilroy
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
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Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward; Council Member Harney
B. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Adding a
New Article 3, Sections 1.18 through 1.20 to the Gilroy City Code Entitled "Use
of the City Seal"
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.B.
Motion: o Adopt an Ordinance 2016 -02 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Adding a New Article 3, Sections 1.18 through 1.20 to the Gilroy City Code
Entitled "Use of the City Seal"
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Terri Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward; Council Member Harney
C. Status Update on the Draft City Action Plan for Downtown
Mayor Woodward announced that he was recusing from deliberations on the item due
to property ownership in the downtown. He then left the Council Chambers.
The staff report was presented by Development Center Manager Butler.
Brian Dauenbauer of the Downtown Association was called to speak sharing his
thoughts about impact fees on use changes, and thanking the city for the work on the
development of the draft action plan.
Linda West was called to speak sharing her support for the action plan for the
downtown and asked who was responsible for continued work on the plan. She then
spoke on facade standards.
Ron Kirkish was called to speak stating that other cities had programs that shared
parking fees and he then spoke on the HSR progress and ability to generate funds.
Public comment was then closed.
Motion on Item IX.C.
Motion: to Accept the Status Update
Moved by Council Member Terri Aulman, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 6- 0 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council. Member
Roland Velasco; Council Member Harney
Recused: Mayor Perry Woodward
Mayor Woodward returned to the dais
D. Appointments to Open Seats on Boards, Commissions and Committees with
Terms Expired 12/3112015
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.D.
Motion: to Appoint Sally Armendariz to the Arts and Culture Commission, Moe
McHenry to the Building Board of Appeals, Alex Herrera and Edith Edde to the
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Historic Heritage Committee, Jan Bernstein Chargin to the Housing Advisory
Committee, Sumana Reddy to the Library Commission, Terri Berry and Troy
Trede to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Sean Reedy to the Bicycle
Pedestrian Commission, and Rebeca Armendariz and Sue Rodriguez to the
Planning Commission
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward; Council Member Harney
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Prevailing Wage and Public Support for Private Developments
The staff report was presented by Development Center Manager Butler
There were no public comments.
B. Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Audited Financial Statements
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Turner.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.A.
Motion: to Accept the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Audited Financial Statements
Moved by Council Member Terri Aulman, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Perry
Woodward; Council Member Harney
Absent: Council Member Roland Velasco
C. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Rescinding in Their
Entirety Resolution No. 2015 -63, Which Certified the Environmental Impact
Report, State Clearinghouse Number 2014122071; and Resolution No. 2015 -64,
Which Approved the North Gilroy Neighborhood District Urban Service
Amendment Application USA 14 -01
The item was presented by Acting City Attorney Faber.
Public comment was opened.
Applicant Skip Spiering was called to speak explaining that they had rescinded their
application to allow for more public education.
Ron Kirkish was called to speak sharing his support for the proposal.
Public comment was then closed.
Motion on Item X.C.
Motion: to Adopt Resolution 2016 -06 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Rescinding in Their Entirety Resolution No. 2015 -63, Which Certified the
Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse Number 2014122071; and
Resolution No. 2015 -64, Which Approved the North Gilroy Neighborhood District
Urban Service Amendment Application USA 14 -01 and, for Inclusion of
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 783 -18 -002, 783 -19 -002, 790 -05 -031, 790 -06 -027, 790-
10 -007, 783 -18 -003, 783 -19 -003, 790 -05 -033, 790 -06 -034, 790 -10 -008, 783 -18 -004,
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17 -010, 783 -19- 001, 790 -05 -025, 790 -06 -025, AND 790 -10 -005, Generally Located
South of Fitzgerald Avenue, West of Monterey Road, and East of Santa Teresa
Boulevard, Into the City of Gilroy Urban Service Area, Filed by Martin Limited
Partnership: Jeffery Martin, 10756 Green Valley Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020
Moved by Council Member Roland Velasco, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward; Council Member Harney
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
There was none.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
There was none.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2016-
The Council adjourned the meeting at 10:44 PM - ',
SHAWNA FREELS,
City Clerk
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