Minutes 2018/06/041
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2018
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Mayor Roland Velasco
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Tovar.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Bill Tanger of New Hope Community Church.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced hat the agenda had been posted on May
30, 2018 at 5:45 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Mayor Roland Velasco
Mayor
Present
5:58 PM
Marie Blankley
Council Member
Present
5:54 PM
Dion Bracco
Council Member
Present
5:40 PM
Daniel Harney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Present
5:58 PM
Peter Leroe -Munoz
Council Member
Present
5:59 PM
Fred Tovar
Council Member
Present
5:54 PM
Cat Tucker
Council Member
Present
5:55 PM
B. Orders of the Day
Mayor Velasco asked that Item 10A TM 13 -11 and AS 13 -35 time extension be
removed from the agenda and heard at the June 18, 2018 meeting, at staffs
request as the report was not complete.
Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member
Leroe -Munoz and carried 7 -0 to continue item 10A to the June 18, 2018 regular
meeting.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Leroe- Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar, Tucker
C. Employee Introductions
Public Works Director Awoke introduced newly hired Facility Maintenance
Specialist Avelino Maciel.
Human Resources Manager McPhillips introduced newly hired Human
Resources Analyst Connie Kim, and Human Resources Assistant Jenavie
Guerrero.
Police Chief Smithee introduced newly hired Police Officer Mas Yamimoto.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Presentation of Age Friendly City Designation by the World Health
Organization
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Diana Miller of the Santa Clara County Department of Health Services presented
the City with the recognition.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
There were no public comments.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tovar spoke on his participation in the Special Friends golf
tournament the previous weekend and thanked City staff for their work in putting
the event on.
Council Member Leroe -Munoz shared information about the Silicon Valley
Regional Interoperability Authority describing the project progression with the
City.
Mayor Velasco spoke on the rescheduling of the URM Task Force meeting, and
congratulated Gilroy Firefighters for their success at a recent chili cook -off. He
then spoke on a Water District meeting he and City Administrator Gonzalez had
attended on recycled water issues.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe - Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Daniel Harney, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker
A. Minutes of the May 21, 2018 Regular Meeting
B. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Calling a General
Election Municipal Election for Municipal Officers and Requesting the
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Consolidate With the Statewide
General Election to be Held on November 6, 2018 Pursuant to California
Elections Code Section 10403, and Requesting Services of the Registrar of
Voters
C. Approval of a Final Map and Property Improvement Agreement No. 2018 -05
With Filice Family Estate and Tri Pointe Homes, Inc., Tract 10446, APN 808-
19-10 -024 for the Grove Luchessa Tract 10446
D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting the
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2018 -2019
E. Transfer of Interest Income From the Museum Vase Endowment Trust to
the Gilroy Museum Fund
F. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting the Annual
Fireworks Service Fee for Impacts on City Fire and Police Services Related
to the Sale and Use of Safe and Sane Fireworks Pursuant to Gilroy City
Code Section 10A A
G. Consideration of the Appointment of VTA Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory
Committee Representative for a 2 Year Term Ending July 1, 2020
H. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Releasing Unclaimed
Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with California
Government Code Section 50055
I. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Releasing Unclaimed
Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with California
Government Code Section 50053
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Contract Amendment with EPC IT Solutions in the Amount of $406,000 for
Network and Infrastructure Improvements
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
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There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approval of a $406,000 contract amendment with EPC IT Solutions over the
next two (2) years to provide Information technology (IT) professional
services for network and infrastructure improvements, and authorize the
City Administrator to execute the agreement.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe - Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Award of Contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the Amount of
$5,451,990 for the First Street -State Route 152 Water Utility Improvements,
Project No. 16 -PW -217
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
Public comment was opened.
Ron Kirkish spoke on Harry Truman's role describing the frugality of his actions
while serving the community, and suggested that the tax payers money should
be used wisely.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
a) Award a contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the amount of
$5,451,990. for the construction of First Street (State Route 152) Water
Utility Improvements, Project No. 16 -PW -217; establish a project
contingency of $817,798 (approximately 15 %), and authorize the City
Administrator to execute the agreement and related documents,
including amendments up to the contingency amount; and
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
Award of Contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the Amount of
$5,451,990 for the First Street -State Route 152 Water Utility Improvements,
Project No. 16 -PW -217
a) Appropriate $1,935,013 from the Water Fund for the project.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduction of an Ordinance Approving a Zone Change to Provide a
Locally Historic Significance Designation to the Miller Red Barn Located at
Christmas Hill Park, APN 808 -18 -022, and Adoption of a Resolution
Approving the Miller Red Barn Association's Application for a County of
Santa Clara Historical Heritage Grant
The staff report was presented by Planning Manager O'Strander.
The public hearing was opened.
Gary Walton spoke on the support of planning staff in moving the item forward.
The public hearing was then closed.
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Possible Action:
Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Harney, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance title.
Possible Action:
Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving zone change Z 18 -02, a local historic designation for the Miller
Red Barn located at Christmas Hill Park, APN 808 -18 -022 in accordance
with Gilroy City Code Section 30.27.30; and
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
Possible Action:
Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving
the Miller Red Barn Association's application for a County of Santa Clara
historical heritage grant for the designation of locally historic significance
of the Miller Red Barn located at Christmas Hill Park, APN 808 -18 -022
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker,
Velasco
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Proposed Parks and Amenities Design Guidelines
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Adoption of the Parks and Amenities Design Guidelines.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Daniel Harney, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Bracco, Velasco, Blankley, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Time Extension Request for Tentative Map TM 13 -11 and Architectural and
Site Review AS 13 -35 for the Development of 202 Townhouse Units on a
Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and
First Street, APN's 808- 01 -21, 808 -01 -22 and 808- 01 -23, Applicant Eagle
Garden, LLC
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Possible Action:
Continuation of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
extending TM 13 -11 and AS 13 -35 for an additional 12 month period
for the development of 202 townhouse units at a property located at
the southeast corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and First Street,
APN's 808- 01 -21, 808 -01 -22 and 808- 01 -23; filed by Eagle Garden,
LLC.
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
Adoption of the City of Gilroy 2018 Strategic Plan Implementation Action
Plan
The staff report was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez, and was further
presented by Finance Manager Atkins.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Adoption of the 2018 City of Gilroy Strategic Plan Implementation Action
Plan with the addition of the IT strategic plan as a priority 1.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Harney, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
Presentation and Consideration of the Information Technology Strategic
Plan
The staff report was presented by IT Manager Golden and further described by
SDI consultants.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Approval of the Information Technology Strategic Plan; and,
b) Adoption of the recommendations provided in the Information
Technology Strategic Plan
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe - Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2018 3rd Quarter Report
The staff report was presented by Finance Manager Atkins.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive the report.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
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E. Review of the Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 Mid -Cycle Report and
Consideration of Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Budget
The staff report was presented by Finance Manager Atkins and was further
presented by Finance Manager Forbis.
Public comment was opened.
Bill O'Connor spoke on spending additional monies and asked the Council to
consider what work was not being done with an insufficient number of
employees.
Ron Kirkish spoke on the funding request for the arts center asking what other
revenue generating ideas were available such as parking meters or other
revenue streams to accomplish building the new arts center.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Direct staff to return at the next meeting with a resolution with the
proposed amendments for fiscal year 2019, and also include a clear
process on how to loan monies to the art center.
RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 01
MOVER: Mayor Roland Velasco, Mayor
SECONDER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Bracco, Blankley, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
A. Public Safety Messaging Community Engagement Plan
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and was further
presented by Public Information Technician Bedell.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
B. First Street Repair Communication Plan
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and was further
presented by Public Information Technician Bedell.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
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A. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR — COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 and Gilroy City Code
Section 17A.11 (4) Collective Bargaining Unit: Local 2805, IAFF Fire Unit
Representing Gilroy Fire Fighters; City Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City
Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, HR Director; Anticipated Issues(s)
Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions;
Memorandum of Understanding: MOU between the City of Gilroy and the
Gilroy Fire Fighters
B. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Gilroy City Code Section
17A.11 (4) Collective Bargaining Unit: Gilroy Police Officers Association,
Inc. Representing Gilroy Police Officers; City Negotiators: Gabriel
Gonzalez, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, HR Director; Anticipated
Issues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions;
Memorandums of Understanding: MOU Between City of Gilroy & Gilroy
Police Officers
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned to closed session at 10:25 p.m.
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-&Il awna Freels, MMC
City Clerk
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