Minutes 2016/03/07I
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 7, 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 Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Brocato.
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the Agenda had been posted on March 2,
2016 at 11 :30 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Employee Introductions
There were none.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations
Mayor Woodward presented a proclamation naming the Month of March, 2016 as "Arts
Education Month ".
Mayor Woodward presented a proclamation Naming the Week of March 14, 2016
"Science Fair Week"
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
There were none.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tucker shared information from the Welcome Center and proposal to
update the TBID process. She then spoke on the approved way finding signs asking
when they would be installed. She concluded her comments by sharing the TOT
upswing because of increase hotel occupancy rates.
Council Member Aulman shared a report from the SCRWA meeting explaining that the
solar RFP for the system at the facility.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the February 22, 2016 Regular Meeting
B. Adoption of Ordinance 2016 -03 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Gilroy City Code Chapter 30, Sections 30.50.40 and 30.50.41 Related
to Architectural and Site Permits and Minor Modifications
C. Adoption of Ordinance 2016 -04 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Chapter 12B of the Gilroy City Code, Entitled "Junk and Secondhand
Dealers" Regulating Metal Recycling
D. Confirmation of the Appointment of an Interim Finance Director
E. Claim of Monica Fernandez (the City Administrator Recommends a "yes" vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
F. Claim of Irma Garcia (the City Administrator Recommends a "yes" vote under
the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion to Approve Consent Calendar Items A, B, C, D, E and F.
Moved by Council Member Dion Bracco, seconded by Council Member Terri
Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
VII, BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Adoption an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending
Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30, Section 30.19.10 (c) (2) Entitled "Downtown Use
Table" and Adding Section 30.50.35 Entitled "Downtown Use Permits"
Mayor Woodard recused himself from deliberations explaining that he owned property in
the downtown. He then left the dais.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.A.
Motion to Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending
Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30, Section 30.19.10 (c) (2) Entitled "Downtown Use
Table" and Adding Section 30.50.35 Entitled "Downtown Use Permits"
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Terri
Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco
Recused: Mayor Perry Woodward
B. Formation and Membership in Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
The report was presented by Interim City Administrator Tewes
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Public comment was opened; there being none it was then closed.
Motion on Item IX.B .
Motion: to Read the Ordinance by Title Only and Waive Further Reading
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -2.
Yes: Council Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz;
Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry
Woodward
No: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance title.
Second Motion on Item IX.B .
Motion: to Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)
Program
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -2.
Yes: Council Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz;
Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry
Woodward
No: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco
Third Motion on Item IX.B .
Motion: to Adopt Resolution 2016 -11 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Approving the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Silicon Valley Clean
Energy Authority
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker
Vote: Motion carried 5 -2.
Yes: Council Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz;
Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry
Woodward
No: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco
Fourth Motion on Item IX.B .
Motion: to Approve a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $150,000.00 to Remit
to Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Appoint Harney as Member to Serve as
Director and Leroe Munoz as Alternate to the Authority's Board of Directors
Moved by Mayor Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -2.
Yes: Council Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz;
Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry
Woodward
No: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Gabriel Gonzalez as City Administrator
The report was presented by Mayor Woodard.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.A .
Motion: to Appoint Gabriel Gonzalez as City Administrator and Approve
Employment Agreement
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Dion
Bracco.
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Vote: motion carried 7 -0
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco Council
Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
B. Report on the Outcome of the Community Arts Forum
Acting City Administrator Tewes presented the report.
Public comment was opened.
Sharon Albert, Mattie Scariot and Donna Pray shared additional details of the priorities
requested by the Arts Stakeholders.
Public comment was then closed.
C. Direction to Staff to Prepare a Report on the Impacts of the Recently Submitted
Citizen Initiative as Provided for Under California Elections Code Section 9212
The staff report was presented by City Administrator Tewes.
Public comment was opened.
Connie Rogers was called to speak on behalf of Gilroy Growing sharing the impetus of
the compact growth measure having come from the guiding principles and outcomes
from public input at the General Plan workshops. She explained that the industrial
needs, schools and parks were all incorporated into the initiative proposal.
Ron Kirkish was called to speak explaining that there could be unintended
circumstances with the initiative as it would circumvent the city planners and LAFCO
which he believed would be too much to risk.
Public comment was then closed.
Motion on Item X.0 .
Motion: to Direct Staff to Prepare a Report on the Impacts of Citizen Initiative
Authorizing Enter into a Consultant Contract up to a Cost of $75,000.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Dion
Bracco.
Vote: motion carried 7 -0
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco Council
Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
There was none.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
There was none.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) and Gilroy City Code
Section 17A.11 (3)(a)
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LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY, a state -
mandated independent local agency v. CITY OF GILROY, a charter city; CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, a governmental body; and DOES 1 -20, inclusive,
MARTIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a limited partnership, JEFFREY MARTIN, an
individual, RANCHO 101 GILROY LLC, a limited liability corporation, NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA LAND AND ENTITLEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC., a corporation,
WANMAEI PROPERTIES, INC., a corporation, and CHESTER H. (SKIP) SPIERING, an
individual and ROES 21 -40 inclusive,
Real Parties in Interest.
Court: Superior Court of Santa Clara County, Case No. 16CV290062
Date Filed: January 13, 2016 (Activated at 01:23:46)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) and
Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (3)(a)
KEN KERLEY AND DANIEL FIORIO v. THE CITY OF GILROY, THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GILROY, and DOES 1 -25, MARTIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP C/O
JEFFREY MARTIN, WREN INVESTORS LLC, and MARK HEWELL, and DOES 26 -50,
inclusive, Real Parties in Interest
Court: Superior Court of Santa Clara County, Case No. 16CV290062
Date Filed: January 12, 2016 (Activated at 01:23:56)
The City Attorney announced that the Council was adjourning to closed session as
addressing the litigation in open session would likely predjudice the city's position in the
cases.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.A .
Motion: to Adjourn to Closed Session
Moved by Council Member Dion Bracco, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: motion carried 7 -0
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco Council
Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
The Council adjourned to closed session at 7:25 p.m.
SHAWNA FREEL"MC
City Clerk
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