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City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 4, 2019
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
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 30, 2019 at 1:15 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mayor Roland Velasco Mayor Present 5:57 PM
Marie Blankley Council Member Present 6:00 PM
Dion Bracco Council Member Present 5:49 PM
Peter Leroe-Munoz Council Member Present 6:03 PM
Carol Marques Council Member Present 5:46 PM
Fred Tovar Council Member Present 5:59 PM
Cat Tucker Council Member Present 5:44 PM
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Employee Introductions
Police Captain Espinosa introduced newly promoted Dispatch Supervisor
Marissa Huntley.
Interim Fire Chief Clet introduced newly hired Firefighter Paramedic Miguel
Rodriguez.
Il. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Proclamation Honoring Retiring Employee Randy Bentson
Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation.
2. Recognition of the Contributions of Karen Aitken to the Garlic Incident
Response and Restoration Effort
Mayor Velasco presented the recognition, and Karen Aitken provided a
background of the project.
3. Recognition of the Contributions of Greg Bozzo to the Garlic Incident
Response and Restoration Effort
Mayor Velasco presented the recognition and Greg Bozzo reported that South
County Rockery, Home Depot, Peninsula Building Materials, Zaavy Apparel and
Habing Funeral Home had all donated products and services for the project
totaling over $7,000.
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III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Sarah Stults of Gilroy High School presented a video of the Christopher High
dance program.
Danielle Jennings of Platinum Advisors spoke on the VTA assessment being
facilitated by her company, detailing the study of the governance of the Authority.
Gary Walton of the Downtown Association shared updates on new businesses
located in the downtown.
A. Annual Report by Visit Gilroy/California Welcome Center Gilroy
The report was presented by Executive Director Jane Howard.
Possible Action:
B. Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Annual Presentation to Council
The presentation was given by Chair Zack Hilton.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Leroe-Munoz thanked Rebekah Children's Services for inviting
him to the grand opening of their new building and spoke on the affects of the
recent power shut-off for the Water District.
Mayor Velasco reported on his attendance at the Rebekah Children's Services
ribbon cutting and the Neon Exchange ribbon cutting event, and then spoke on
the URM Task Force meeting, explaining that the City had hired a hearing officer
to assist with resolving URM code enforcement issues. He then announced the
planned joint meeting with the school district and his recent visit with students
through the Sister Cities Association from Takko Machi, Japan.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Tucker requested that the home purchase incentives resolution
be revisited to include an annual review of the policy by the City Council each
year.
The full Council agreed to agendize the item.
Council Member Tucker requested that an item be agendized to implement a
retired U.S. Flag drop box container, to allow flags to be retired properly.
The full Council agreed to agendize the item.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
A. Minutes of the October 21, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of the Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District (GTBID)
Annual Report as Submitted by Visit Gilroy/California Welcome Center
Gilroy for the Period of July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2019
C. Acceptance of a Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the
Amount of$13,632 and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Gilroy Approving a Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Amendment
D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Authorizing the
Submittal of an Application for Grant Funding Pursuant to Senate Bill 2 the
Building Homes and Jobs Act
E. Consideration of the Recommendation from the Arts and Culture
Commission to Approve the Design of a Public Art Sculpture for
Cambridge Place Park, 750 Sullivan Way
F. Approval of the Refinancing of Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority
Lease Revenue Bonds
G. Annual Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 as Required Under
Government Code 66000
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VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 6.1, 6.6, and 6.7 of
Chapter 6 of the Gilroy City Code and Adopting the Following Codes: 2019
California Building Code (VOL 1 and 2), 2019 California Residential Code,
2019 California Electrical Code, 2019 California Mechanical Code, 2019
California Plumbing Code, 2019 California Energy Code, 2019 California
Historical Building Code, 2019 California Existing Building Code with
Appendices Al, A2, A3, A4, and A5 of the 2018 International Existing
Building Code, 2019 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2018
International Property Maintenance Code with Appendix A
The item was presented by Building Official Olmos.
The public hearing was opened; there being none, it was then closed.
Possible Action:
Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
Introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to amend
and adopt the 2019 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Building, and Green
Building Standards; and the 2018 International Existing Building Code
Appendixes Al, A2, A3, A4, and A5; and the 2018 International Property
Maintenance Code with Appendix A.
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 an Ordinance Amending Sections 6.1, 6.6, and 6.7 of
Chapter 6 of the Gilroy City Code and Adopting the Following Codes: 2019
California Building Code (VOL 1 and 2), 2019 California Residential Code,
2019 California Electrical Code, 2019 California Mechanical Code, 2019
California Plumbing Code, 2019 California Energy Code, 2019 California
Historical Building Code, 2019 California Existing Building Code with
Appendices Al, A2, A3, A4, and A5 of the 2018 International Existing
Building Code, 2019 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2018
International Property Maintenance Code with Appendix A
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance by title.
Possible Action:
Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
Introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to amend
and adopt the 2019 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Building, and Green
Building Standards; and the 2018 International Existing Building Code
Appendixes Al, A2, A3, A4, and A5; and the 2018 International Property
Maintenance Code with Appendix A.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
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B. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Adopting the 2018 International Fire Code and the 2019 California Fire
Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, Including Local
Amendments
The staff report was presented by Interim Fire Chief Clet.
The public hearing was opened, there being no comments the hearing was then
closed.
Assistant City Attorney Houston noted a addition in text to be added to the end
of the ordinance, distinguishing that the ordinance would be in effect January 1,
2020.
Possible Action:
Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Adopting
the 2018 International Fire Code and the 2019 California Fire Code,
California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, Including Local
Amendments.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Adopting the 2018 International Fire Code and the 2019 California Fire
Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, Including Local
Amendments
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance by title.
Possible Action:
Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Adopting
the 2018 International Fire Code and the 2019 California Fire Code,
California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, Including Local
Amendments.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Options to Consolidate the Arts and Culture Commission
and Public Art Committee and the Housing Advisory Committee and
Citizens and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
The staff report was presented by Recreation Director De Leon and Interim
Community Development Director Larson.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, 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
Amending Gilroy City Code Section 10 A "Fireworks" Sections 10A.5 (a),
(b), (d) and (e), and Adding a New Section 10A.5 (f)
The staff report was presented by Interim Fire Chief Clet.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
b) Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Gilroy City Code Sections 10A.5 (a), (b), (d) and (e), and
Adding a New Section 10A.5 (f).
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Gilroy City Code Section 10 A "Fireworks" Sections 10A.5 (a),
(b), (d) and (e), and Adding a New Section 10A.5 (f)
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance by title.
Possible Action:
a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
b) Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Gilroy City Code Sections 10A.5 (a), (b), (d) and (e), and
Adding a New Section 10A.5 (f).
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
C. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Sections 27.36 and 27.40 of Chapter 27 of the Gilroy City Code to
Comply with the Requirements of Senate Bill 998 and Review of Proposed
Policy for the Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment
The staff report was presented by Finance Manager Atkins.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
b) Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending Sections 27.36 and 27.40 of Chapter 27 of the Gilroy City
Code entitled "Water" relating to the discontinuation of water service for
nonpayment.
c) Provide direction regarding proposed policy.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Sections 27.36 and 27.40 of Chapter 27 of the Gilroy City Code to
Comply with the Requirements of Senate Bill 998 and Review of Proposed
Policy for the Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance by title.
Possible Action:
a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
b) Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending Sections 27.36 and 27.40 of Chapter 27 of the Gilroy City
Code entitled "Water" relating to the discontinuation of water service for
nonpayment.
c) Provide direction regarding proposed policy.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Sections 27.36 and 27.40 of Chapter 27 of the Gilroy City Code to
Comply with the Requirements of Senate Bill 998 and Review of Proposed
Policy for the Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment
Direction was given to staff to move forward with the recommendation in the staff
report.
Possible Action:
a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
b)Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending Sections 27.36 and 27.40 of Chapter 27 of the Gilroy City
Code entitled "Water" relating to the discontinuation of water service for
nonpayment.
c) Provide direction regarding proposed policy.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
D. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending
the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget in the Amount of$1.842 Million
for the Planning and Environmental Analysis for the Gilroy Sports Park
Master Plan Phase III
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Forbis.
There were no public comments.
Resolution No. 2019-74.
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Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the
budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in the General and
Public Facilities Impact Fee Funds and appropriating the proposed
expenditure amendments.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
E. Consent to the Appointment of Karen Garner as Community Development
Director
The staff report was presented by City Administrator Gonzalez.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Consent to the City Administrator's recommendation to appoint Karen
Garner to the Department Head position of Community Development
Director.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Adjourn to the Meeting of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority
The Council adjourned to the meeting of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing
Authority.
XI. GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Roll Call of the Board of Directors
A. Approval by the Board of Directors of the Public Facilities Financing
Authority for the Refinancing of Lease Revenue Bonds
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Forbis.
There were no public comments.
Resolution No. PFFA 2019-02
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Public Facilities
Financing Authority approving the issuance by the Gilroy Public Facilities
Financing Authority of not to exceed $17,000,000 of Gilroy Public Facilities
Financing Authority lease revenue refunding bonds, Series 2020A;
approving the execution and delivery of various related documents in
connection with the offering and sale of such bonds; and authorizing the
taking of certain other matters related thereto.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Adjourn to the Meeting of the Gilroy City Council
The Board adjourned to the meeting of the Gilroy City Council.
XII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Gonzalez spoke on the gun buy-back program and Police
Captain Espinosa further updated the Council on the South County program.
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City Administrator Gonzalez then announced that there would be a closed
session on the 18th regarding discussions with the Sharks Organization, and
spoke an article in Western City Magazine.
XIII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report.
XIV. 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 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2);
Employee Name/Title: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned to closed session at 8:20 p.m.
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Shawna Freels,/MMC
City Clerk
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