Minutes 2019/03/041
Citv of Gilroy
Citv Council Meetinq Minutes
March 4, 2019
I. OPENING
A. Callao Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Mayor Roland Velasco
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tempore Blankley led the pledge of allegiance.
2. Invocation
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on
February 27, 2019 at 5:05 p.m.
Attendee Name
Title
Status_
Arrived
Mayor Roland Velasco
Mayor ra
Present
¢ 6:00 PM
Marie Blankle _.- _._ - .._
Council Member
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f Present
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5:56 PM
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Dion Bracco
Council Member
Present
5:48 PM
Peter Leroe-Munoz
Council Member
Present
5:59 PM
Carol Marques
Council Member
Present
1 5:56 PM
Fred Tovar
1� Council Member
Present
1 5:53 PM
Cat Tucker
3 Council Member
I Present
1 5:53 PM
B. Orders of the Day
There were no. agenda changes.
C. Employee Introductions
There were none.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Proclamation Naming the Month of March Red Cross Month
Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation.
2. Proclamation Naming the Month of March Youth Arts Month
Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Gary Arnold spoke on community TV and communist activity describing the
various elected officials in the party suggesting that the city break contacts with
regional partners who supported the efforts.
Victorius Alexander spoke on Brown Act and 1 st amendment rights and issues at
the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor's meetings.
Public comment was then closed.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tucker reported on the grand opening of the Gilroy California
Welcome Center.
Mayor Pro Tempore Blankley reported on her first VTA meeting.
Council Member Marques reported on the URM meeting announcing that 5
buildings were left to go through construction retrofit. -
Council Member Tovar reported on his tour of downtown with the City
Administrator.
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Council Member Leroe-Munoz congratulated the Gilroy California Welcome
Center and reported on the Historic Heritage Meeting describing a narrative of
the history of Gilroy that was being created.
Mayor Velasco announced that the General Plan Advisory Committee would be
meeting on March 28th.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council. Member Tucker requested a letter from the Council to support extra train
service to Gilroy.
The full Council supported sending the letter.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
There were no items.
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Amendment to the Agreement With 4LEAF Inc. in the Amount of $375,000
for Construction Management and Inspection Services for First Street
Water Line Replacement Project
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
Public comment was opened.
Bill O'Connor spoke on determining how the changes occurred suggesting a
requirement to identify the way the item had gotten to where it was.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Approve an amendment to the agreement with- 4LEAF, Inc. in the amount of
$375,000 for construction management and construction inspection
services for the First Street Water Line Replacement Project, with
extending the term through December 30, 2019, and authorize the City
Administrator to execute the amendment and related documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Gilroy Housing Trust Fund Update and Funding Priorities for FY 2019-2020
and FY 2020-2021
The staff report was presented by Planner Carney.
Public comment was opened.
Jan Bernstein Chargin spoke on the programs that were funded through the
Trust Fund describing in detail the monitoring of funding.
Public comment was then closed.
Direction was given to accept the recommendations as presented by staff with a
reduction of the administrative costs to not exceed 50%.
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Possible Action:
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Review the Housing Trust Fund update and establish funding priorities for
Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
Temporary Use Permit for Alpine Landscapes for a Temporary Office
Trailer at 8585 Murray Avenue (TUP 18-19)
The staff report was presented by Senior Planner Tambornini.
The applicant spoke on the proposal describing the use and lease of the
property.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approval of a temporary use permit for a temporary office trailer for Alpine
Landscapes at 8585 Murray Avenue.
RESULT:-
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER:
Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Consideration of Design for Gilroy Welcome Sign at the Southwest Corner
of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Hecker Pass Highway
The staff report was presented by Planner II Durkin.
Public comment was opened.
Jane Howard of the Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center suggested using the
same terminology and involving the tourism sector in the creation of the signing.
Tom Fischer described the direction of the sign suggesting that more public input
be provided on design and terminology on the sign.
Direction was given to work with the Wine Association and Visit Gilroy to create
the design.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Request by Meritage Homes to Modify Public Improvement Agreement
2015-06 for the Harvest Park II Development
The staff report was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and further
presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
Public comment was opened.
Bill O'Connor explained that the developer had signed an agreement with an
estimate which they had participated in creating.
Applicant James Suner spoke on impact fees, his consultant's estimate and an
inadequate bridge that had to be re -built causing the costs of the development to
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rise. He concluded by asking the Council to continue the item to the next
meeting.
Jon Caukus'of Meritage Homes provided background of the property
improvement agreement, explaining that the City didn't know how much money
was in the transportation impact fees.
Public comment was then closed.
Direction was given to continue the item to the March 18, 2019 meeting for
a report from City Attorney on the legality of off -site improvements, and
additional information on how off -site improvements at 100%.have been
dealt with in the past.
RESULT: APPROVE [4 TO 3]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Dion Bracco, Peter Leroe-Munoz, Carol Marques, Fred Tovar
NAYS:. Mayor Roland Velasco, Marie Blankley, Cat Tucker
D. City Historian Volunteer Position Description
The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels.
City Historian Echelberry further spoke on the item.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Adoption of a Resolution 2019-04 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
establishing a position description for the City Historian.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
E. Proposed Ordinance Promoting the Right to do Business in Downtown and
Promulgating Deed Notifications as a Condition of Discretionary
Development Permits and Transfers of Property
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and the staff report was
further presented by Senior Management Analyst Barber.
Public comment was opened.
Gary Walton spoke in support of the proposal and offered a suggestion to
address the issue of getting existing rental tenants to sign an acknowledgment
that they are in a business zone.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff. Direction was given to return
to Council with the ordinance.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
There was none.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was none.
XII1. CLOSED SESSION
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A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a)
(2) Property:7070 Chestnut Street, Gilroy (Gilroy Fire Station), APN 841 66
012; Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; Other Party to
Negotiations: Rogg Collins of Evergreen; Under Negotiations: Price and
Terms of Payment
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2);
Employee Name/Title: Shawna Freels, City Clerk
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (2)
Name/Title: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned to closed session at 9:42 p.m.
hawna Freels, MMC
City Clerk
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