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Minutes 2019/05/061 Citv of Gilrov Citv Council Meetinq Minutes Mav 6, 2019 I. OPENING A. B. C. II. A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco 1. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Leroe-Munoz. 2. Invocation There was none. 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on May 1, 2019 at 5:20 p.m. Attendee Name Mayor Roland Velasco Marie Blankley Dion Bracco Peter Leroe-Munoz Carol Marques Fred Tovar Cat Tucker Orders of the Day Title Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member There were no agenda changes. Status Arrived Present 5:54 PM Present 5:47 PM Present 6:00 PM Present 6:00 PM Present 5:42 PM Present 5:58 PM Present 5:48 PM Employee Introductions Community Development Director Abrams introduced newly hired Hazardous Materials Control Inspector Inge VanHoose and Planning Manager Julie Wyrick. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Proclamation in Recognition of Retiring Employee Kristi Abrams Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. 2. Proclamation Naming May Foster Care Awareness Month Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. 3. Proclamation Naming May 3-17, 2019 Affordable Housing Week Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. 4. Proclamation Naming May 21, 2019 as Arbor Day Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. 5. Proclamation Naming May Building Safety Month Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. 6. Proclamation Naming May Bicycle Awareness Month Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Amanda Rudeen, Chair of the 150th Committee spoke on the 150th Anniversary logo contest. Maureen Cruzen spoke on the Verizon Wireless small cell program. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/6/2019 2 Jan Berstein Chargin spoke on the homelessness program that was held earlier in the day at the library. Robert Stromberg of Destination Home spoke on the program at the library. Public comment was then closed. A. Annual Presentation by the Youth Commission Chairperson Sabharwal and Vice Chair Fajardo gave the presentation. IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco spoke on the Library JPA budget approval and plans for passport services and a new schedule at the library and then spoke on a recent SCRWA award. Council Member Tucker spoke on a recent article on California tourism in 2018. Council Member Marques spoke on the URM building retrofit progress in the downtown and thriving business environment at night. Council Member Tovar spoke on supporting business in the downtown, detailed a recent award at SCRWA and reported on the recent Latino Family Fund and CARAS fundraising events. Council Member Leroe-Munoz announced that he would be attending the biannual Santa Clara County Cities Association conference. Mayor Velasco reported on the Chamber legislative summit and spoke on his meeting with the School District. He went on to describe the City's 150th anniversary planning committee meeting and announced that Council would be judging the logo contest. He concluded by reporting on the Economic Development Committee workshop and the annual prayer breakfast at South Valley Community Church. V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS There were none. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) Approval of Items A, B, C, D, F, G, H and I. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker A. Minutes of the April 15, 2019 Regular Meeting B. Opening of a Recruitment Period to Fill Vacancies on the General Plan Advisory Committee and Library Bond Oversight Committee. C. Opening of a Recruitment Period for Five Seats on the Youth Commission D. Approval of the Addition of a Housing Advisory Committee Representative on the General Plan Advisory Committee F. Claim of David Matuszak (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim) G. Claim of James Meintzer (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim) H. Claim of Darcie Layhee (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim) Item VI.E. was continued to the May 20, 2019 meeting. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/6/2019 3 E. Approval of Parcel Map and Property Improvement Agreement No. 2019-01 for Glen Loma Ranch Below Market Rate (BMR) Towncenter Development Regarding Assessor Parcel Numbers 808-18-003, 808-19-022, and 808-19- 023 VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS There were none. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Approval of FY2019-2020 and FY2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant and Housing Trust Fund Grant Distributions for Public Service and Housing Rehabilitation Projects (continued from 4/15/19) The item was presented by Senior Planner Jim Carney. The public hearing was opened. Teresa Johnson of Health Trust spoke on her program's success and the resources available. Jan Bernstein Chargin spoke on the success of the Compassion Center program and thanked the Council for considering continuing funding for the program. Tony Light spoke on the National Football League donation to Alexander station and spoke on the work of the Compassion Center. Karen Schwindt spoke on the of the Catholic Charities umbrella and described the ombudsman program. Ann Peterson of Live Oak Adult Day Services spoke on the success of the program with the funds provided through the public service grant program. The public hearing was then closed. Possible Action: Approve distribution of Community Development Block Grant and Housing Trust Fund allocations to nonprofit agencies for public service and housing rehabilitation projects, for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and Fiscal Year 2020-2021, as recommended by the Community and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker B. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Promoting the Right to do Business in Downtown and Promulgating Deed Notifications as a Condition of Discretionary Development Permits and Transfers of Property The staff report was presented by City Administrator Gonzalez. Mayor Velasco disclosed that he had discussed the concept with Gary Walton months prior. The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/6/2019 M Possible Action: Motion to read the ordinance by title only. City Clerk Freels read the ordinance title. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Promoting the Right to do Business in Downtown and Promulgating Deed Notifications as a Condition of Discretionary Development Permits and Transfers of Property Possible Action: Introduce an Ordinance Promoting the Right to do Business in Downtown and Promulgating Deed Notifications as a Condition of Discretionary Development Permits and Transfers of Property RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker C. Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Draft Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 The staff report was presented by Senior Planner Carney. The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed. Possible Action: Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. Approval to Enter into an Exclusivity Agreement with Sharks Sports & Entertainment, LLC to Fully Assess the Potential of Having the Sharks Organization Operate a New Indoor Recreational Facility The staff report was presented by City Administrator Gonzalez. Public comment was opened. Jeanie Rizzutto asked who would be building the complex and where the location of it would be. Public comment was then closed. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/6/2019 5 Possible Action: Approve an exclusivity agreement with the Sharks Sports & Entertainment, LLC, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS A. Report on the Status of Existing Broadcasting Capabilities at City Hall and Proposal for Upgrading Services and City -Owned Equipment The staff report was presented by City Administrator Gonzalez and was further presented by Community Engagement Coordinator Bedell . Public comment was opened. Becca Reed, Executive Director of CMAP, asked to have additional time to understand and respond to what the City was proposing as she had just learned of the proposal Friday. Hollister IT Director Paul Da Silva of the CMAP Board explained the partnership between the cities of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Gilroy which had created CMAP in 1999, and further described the programming on the four channels through the fiber optic network that serves all of the schools in the school districts of the member cities, Gavilan College and San Benito County. Public comment was then closed. Possible Action: Receive report and provided direction to staff to continue to the item to the May 20, 2019 meeting. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS City Attorney Faber spoke on changes to FPPC related to conflict of interest rules. XIII. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR — COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (4) (a) Collective Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Local 101 Representing Employees Affiliated with AFSCME, Local 101 City Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, Human Resources Director; Charles Sakai, Labor Counsel Anticipated Issues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions: MOU With AFSCME 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 Management Association (GMA): Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Management Association (GMA); City Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, Human Resources Director; Anticipated Issue(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions City Council Meeting Minutes 05/6/2019 61 C. 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 D. Motion to: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2); Employee Name/Title: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator ADJOURNMENT There were no public comments. The Council adjourned to closed session at 8:47 p.m. Shawna Freels, MMC City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 05/6/2019