Minutes 2018/02/051
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 59 2018
1. OPENING
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Velasco.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Velasco.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Gerald Harris of Bethany Church of God in
Christ.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on
January 31, 2018 at 4:30 PM.
Name
Title
Status
Arrived
_Attendee
Mayor Roland Velasco_
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I Mayor
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i Present
5:59 PM
Blankley
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Council Present
5:59 PM�
_Marie _
Dion Bracco~ - Y
_Member �:
Mf Mayor Pro Tempore 'Present 5:43 PM_
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Daniel Harney_
Council Member
_ _
� Present 16:01 PM_
_ _
Leroe -Munoz
= Council Member
_
Present:
y
5:56 PM -�
_Peter
Tovar`
Council Member
�-Prese_nt_����_5:58PM
_Fred
Cat Tucker
Council Member
Present � i 5:55 PM� -_
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Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
Employee Introductions
There were no employee introductions.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Certificate Recognizing Eagle Scout Dawson Summers
Mayor Velasco presented a certificate to Eagle Scout Dawson Summers.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Tim Gavin asked to give a presentation to Council at a future meeting on
reducing traffic on lower Welburn Avenue.
Public comment was then closed.
Open Government Commission Annual Presentation to Council
Vice Chair Weaver presented the annual activities of the commission in 2017.
DEPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Harney reported on the South County VTA meeting describing
continued rail electrification and updates on the High Speed Rail Business plan,
and then announced the Mobility Partnership meeting on February 7th to review
proposals for improving the highways 152/25/101/156 transportation corridor.
Council Member Tovar thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the spice
of life awards event held on Saturday, February 3rd.
Council Member Leroe -Munoz spoke on the upcoming Chamber breakfast and
legislative summit, and announced the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
openings.
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Mayor Velasco reported on the URM Task Force progress, announced the
Council Strategy Planning session on Saturday February 9th and the State of the
City address he would be presenting on March 1 st and March 3rd.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Tucker requested that the Council consider Mr. Gavin's
presentation on address reducing traffic on lower Welburn Avenue.
The Council directed staff to include the presentation from Tim Gavin when the
traffic calming policy update was presented to Council in late March or April.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker
A. Minutes of the January 22, 2018 Regular Meeting
B. Utility Easement Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG &E) on a
Portion of a City Owned Parcel Within the decker Pass Development Area
APN 810 -20 -023
C. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to Declare
Weeds and Refuse a Public Nuisance to Begin the Annual Weed and
Refuse Abatement Process
D. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending City Code Sections 18.1 (2) and 18.6 (b) to Allow for the
Consumption of Alcohol in Public Parks on a Permit Basis in Certain
Designated Drinking Areas Only (introduced 1/22/18 with a 7 -0 vote)
E. Claim of Socorro Muniz (The City Administrator recommends a 66yes99 vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
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There were none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Removing Article 30.38 "Landscaping" in its Entirety and Replacing it With
a New Article 30.38 Entitled "Landscaping, Water Efficiency and
Stormwater Retention and Treatment" Relating to the Installation and
Maintenance of Landscaping in Existing and New Development
Senior Planner Ketchum presented the staff report.
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments it was then closed.
Possible Action:
a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading:
and,
b) Motion to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Gilroy Removing Article 30.38 "Landscaping" in its Entirety and
Replacing it With a New Article 30.38 Entitled "Landscaping, Water
Efficiency, and Stormwater Retention and Treatment" Relating to the
Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping in Existing and New
Development
RESULT: TABLE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 2/26/2018 6:00 PM
MOVER: Daniel Harney, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
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IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Members to Hoards, Commissions and Committees with
Member Terms Expired or Vacant as of 12/31/2017
City Clerk Freels presented the report.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Appointment of members to the Arts and Culture Commission, Historic
Heritage Committee, Housing Advisory Committee, Library Commission
and Planning Commission
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
Mayor Velasco presented the item and further recommended Council Member
Harney be appointed as Mayor Pro Tempore.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Appointment of Council Member Daniel Harney as Mayor Pro Tempore.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
A. Assessment Report of Select City Commissions and Committees
Senior Management Analyst Atkins presented the staff report. It was further
presented by City Administrator Gonzalez.
Public comment was opened.
Ron Kirkish described recent negative comments made of staff on social media by
a Commission member, explaining that a code of conduct needed to be put in
place for all board and commission members to adhere to.
Connie Rogers commented on the importance of the public input that was
provided by the members of the community who served on boards and
commissions.
Public comment was then closed.
The Council directed staff to return at the Strategic Planning Session with further
information.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY °S REPORTS
There were none.
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XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION; Paragraph
(1) of Subdivision (d) of 54956.9 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(3)(a);
Case Name: Patricia Harrell v. City of Gilroy, et al.; Santa Clara Co. Superior
Court, Case No. 17VC314125, Filed August 7, 2017
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (4)
Name /Title: Shawna Freels, City Clerk
City Attorney Faber explained that the Council was entering into closed session
on Item A as discussion of the item in open session would unavoidably prejudice
the city in the case.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council voted to adjourn to closed session at 8:23 PM
/s/ Shawna Freels, MM`C
City Clerk
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