Minutes 2017/09/18City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
September 18, 2017
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
Mayor Velasco called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Tucker.
The invocation was given by Bishop Glen Saul of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Assistant City Attorney Jolie
Houston; Council Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker;
Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council
Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Roland Velasco
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on
September 13, 2017 at 4:20 p.m.
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Employee Introductions
There were none.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Mayor Velasco presented a certificate of appreciation to Retiring Fire Marshal
Jackie Bretschneider.
Mayor Velasco presented a commendation Proclamation for Monica Sendejas.
I. INTERVIEWS
A. Youth Commission Interviews
The Council conducted interviews.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE 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 no public comments.
A. Arts and Culture Commission Annual Presentation to Council
The presentation was given by Chair Scariot.
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IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tucker reported that there was a new video being released
through the Welcome Center showcasing the wineries in Gilroy.
Council Member Tovar reported on the League of California Cities conference that
he had attended the prior week and then spoke on the Change Makers event the
prior Saturday, and announced the Tama[ Festival.
Mayor Velasco spoke on the EDC Board meeting explaining that Big 5 was
interested in moving into the former CVS site on First Street and he then spoke on
Somanos Bakery moving to Gilroy from Watsonville.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Peter Leroe -Munoz requested that the prioritization of measure B
funds be agendized at a future meeting.
The full Council agreed to agendize the item.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Tucker asked to remove Item H for additional discussion.
A. Minutes of the September 11, 2017 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of the 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule
C. Approval of the Recycled Water Main Reimbursement Between the City of
Gilroy and Glen Loma Ranch Development
D. Approval of the Recycled Water Main Reimbursement Agreement Between
the City of Gilroy and Santa Clara Valley Water District Related to Hecker
Pass West Cluster Project
E. Approval of the Recycled Water Main Agreement Between the City of
Gilroy and Santa Clara Valley Water District Related to Glen Loma Home
Ranch and Wild Chestnut Neighborhoods / Filice Family Estate
F. Approval of the Recycled Water Main Reimbursement Agreement Between
the City of Gilroy and Meritage Homes
G. Approval of Final Map and Property Improvement Agreement No. 2017 -04
for Wild Chestnut - Tract 10301, APNs: 808 -18 -014 and 808 -18 -018
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: Approve Consent calendar Items A, B, C, D, E, F and G
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
H. Approval of Property Improvement Agreement No. 2017 -06 for Santa
Teresa /Ballybunion /Luchessa Roundabout and Class I Trail, Adjacent to
APN: 808 -18 -014
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Motion on Item VI.H.
Motion: to continue item H to October 2, 2017
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the 2017/2018
Fiscal Year
The staff report was presented by Captain Svardal.
The public hearing was opened; there being none, it was then closed.
Motion on Item VIII.A.
Motion: Approve the recommended grant funding application for the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $14,543 for the
2017/2018 Fiscal Year.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Peter Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
B. Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Approval
The staff report was presented by Interim HCD Grant Coordinator Calleja.
The public hearing was opened; there being none, it was then closed.
Motion on Item VIII.B.
Motion: Approve the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tempore Dion Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
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XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
A. Review of City Purchasing Policies and Procedures Including Bid Protest
and Local Bid Preference
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and further presented by
Finance Director Forbis.
Doug Puening was called to speak asking if there was an approved Vendor
explaining that it assisted with purchases in the private sector.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec. 17A.8 (a) (2) Property: 3050 Hecker Pass Highway,
APN's 783 -05 -011; -012; - 013;810 -17- 014; -015; -021; -024; -025; -026; -029; 810-
18 -002; -010; - 011;801 -19 -005; -007; -010; -011; -014 (Gilroy Gardens)
Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; Jimmy Forbis, Finance Dir.;
Other Party to Negotiations: Bryson Heezen, Great Wolf Resorts; Cecily Barclay,
Attorney; Negotiating Price and Terms
Public comment was opened.
Betty Siemer was called to speak and described a phone survey she had taken
regarding Great Wolf Lodge moving to Gilroy. She explained that the proposal
would bring revenue and jobs to Gilroy and would be a positive draw for the City.
Wennifred Hsu was called to speak asked if the City was looking to see if the
proposal would be beneficial to the community, asking if there was going to be an
opportunity to review the proposal and share concerns with the size of the building.
Connie Rogers was called to speak and described the tax funding that would be
provided if the hotel was put in place asking if the monies could be ear marked for
a special purpose.
Sandy Welsh was called to speak describing her concern with the environmental
infringement in building the center at the Gilroy Gardens site, asking if an
environmental impact report would be prepared.
Public comment was then closed.
The Council adjourned to Closed SPccinn nt 7-C;9 n m
City Clerk
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