Minutes 2019/10/211
1. OPENING
A. Call to Order
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Citv of Gilroy
Citv Council Meetinq Minutes
October 21, 2019
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Velasco then led the pledge of allegiance.
2. Invocation
There was no invocation.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on
October 16, 2019 at 5:25 p.m., and the revised agenda had been posted on
October 17, 2019 at 9:45 a.m.
Attendee Name
Mayor Roland Velasco
Marie Blankley
Dion Bracco
Peter Leroe-Munoz
Carol Marques
Fred Tovar
Cat Tucker
Title
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Status Arrived
Present 5:56 PM
Present
5:48 PM
Present
5:52 PM
Present
6:11 PM
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Present 5:57 PM
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Orders of the Day
Mayor Velasco recognized Council Member Tovar's birthday and led the singing
of Happy Birthday.
Employee Introductions
Recreation Director De Leon introduced newly hired early childhood recreation
staff member Gina Soto.
Interim Community Development Director Larson introduced newly promoted
Building Official Hipolito Olmos.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz arrived at 6:11 p.m.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Manuel Gaytan of the Salvation Armory introduced himself to the Council and
described the services provided by the agency.
John Taft introduced Mary Vargas and spoke on the problems she had
encountered in starting her business in the downtown.
Mary Vargas of Fairway EV described the services her business provided and
said that she was having difficulty establishing her business due to City business
licensing issues.
Tom Miller, owner of a downtown building, described the need for parking in the
downtown.
Historic Heritage Committee Annual Presentation to Council
Chairperson Seebart provided the report.
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IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco spoke on the Library Joint Powers Authority surplus of
$8,000,000.
Council Member Blankley spoke on recent activities she had participated in,
reported on the VTA express bus reductions and then spoke on the recently
enacted Senate Bill 330.
Council Member Marques announced the downtown business shop small event.
Council Member Tovar spoke on the annual League conference highlighting
sessions he had attended. He then spoke the success of the recent Tamale
Festival and spoke on a new downtown business.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz announced ribbon cuttings at Rebecca's
Children's Services and the Neon Exchange. He then spoke on the Valley Water
District response to the recent PG&E power outage.
Mayor Velasco thanked the organizers of the recent downtown beer crawl and
spoke on the recent upturn of business at Gilroy Garden's and their upcoming
seasonal events.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Velasco suggested that a report be prepared by staff to explain the
triggers for Historic Heritage Committee review of projects.
The full Council agreed to agendize the item.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
A. Minutes of the October 7, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. A Resolution 2019-68 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Releasing
Specified Unclaimed Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with
California Government Code Section 50053
C. A Resolution 2019-69 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Releasing
Specified Unclaimed Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with
California Government Code Section 50055
Possible Action:
Approve Items A. B. C
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
D. Adoption of a Policy for the Establishment of a Housing Assistance
Program for Newly Appointed Charter Officers, the Deputy City
Administrator and Department Heads
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Forbis.
Public comment was opened.
Ron Kirkish stated that the community was not in support of providing housing
assistance for staff, explaining that it tied up city funds for 30 years.
Bill O'Connor stated that the loan amount should be capped.
Public comment was then closed.
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Possible Action:
Resolution 2019-70 was adopted with the amendment to provide an 80% of
value loan capped at $800,000, with 6 months to repay in full at separation,
with each loan to return to Council for final approval.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Tovar, Tucker
NOES: Blankley, Marques
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Approval of a Contract Amendment in the Amount of $48,250 With EPC IT
Solutions for Network and Infrastructure Improvements
The staff report was presented by Information Technology Director Golden.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approve a contract amendment in the amount of $48,250 with EPC IT
Solutions 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, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Adopting the "Reach Codes" for Building Electrification to
Support Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
The staff report was presented by Building Official Olmos.
Public comment was opened.
Amanda Rudeen spoke in opposition to the adoption of the Reach Codes,
describing the costs to the consumer.
Bill O'Connor suggested the City follow the state code.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
The Council directed staff to not include the "reach codes" in the upcoming
building code update.
B. Consideration of Adopting the "Reach Code" for Electrical Vehicle
Charging Infrastructure in New Construction to Support Energy and
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
The staff report was presented by Building Official Olmos.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
The Council directed staff to not incorporate the "reach codes" in the upcoming
building code update.
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C. Report on Sustainable Water Supply Management Strategies for the City of
Gilroy and the City Morgan Hill
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and further presented
by Public Works Director Awoke.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Gonzalez proposed a study session on November 25th to
address the standards of cover report and development center update.
He then announced a tour to visit the City of Irvine's skating rink on November
14th and asked Council Members to contact him if they wanted to attend.
A. Fire Department Alternative Service Model Pilot Study First Quarter Report
The staff report was presented by Interim Fire Chief Clet.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a)
(2); Property:7780 Monterey Street, Gilroy (Downtown Business
Association Office), APN 841-04-020 ; Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City
Administrator; Other Party to Negotiations: Jose Montes; Under
Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENVEMPLOYMENT Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (4);
Title: Deputy City Administrator
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (4);
Title: Community Development Director
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned to closed sessic
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