Minutes 2019/12/021
Citv of Gilrov
Citv Council Meetinq Minutes
December 2, 2019
I. OPENING
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was led by Council Member Tucker.
2. Invocation
The invocation was provided by Bishop Mark Fullmer of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels reported that the agenda had been posted on
November 27, 2019 at 2:15 p.m.
Attendee Name
Roland Velasco
Marie Blankley
Dion Bracco
Peter Leroe-Munoz
Carol Marques
Fred Tovar
Cat Tucker
Title
Status
Arrived
Mayor
Present
6:00 PM
Council Member
Present
5:58 PM
Council Member
Present
5:58 PM
Council Member
Present
5:59 PM
Council Member
Present
5:56 PM
Council Member
Absent
Council Member
Present
5:55 PM
Orders of the Day
Mayor Velasco announced the Public Hearing Item VIII.A. would not be heard
due to a noticing issue, and was being rescheduled to January 27, 2020.
Employee Introductions
City Administrator Gonzalez introduced newly hired Community Development
Director Karen Garner.
Community Engagement Officer Bedell introduced newly hired Communications
Assistant MaryLynn Cruz.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Gary Walton of the Downtown Business Association announced the holiday
parade and tree lighting on December 7th and announced the remaining
downtown events scheduled in December.
Presentation of 2019 City Accomplishments
City Administrator Gonzalez presented the 2019 City accomplishments.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Blankley commented on the appearance of downtown prior to
the Saturday shop -small event and thanked the downtown community for their
efforts.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz spoke on the recent substantial rain and
described the resources available on the Santa Clara Valley Water website
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
B. Approval of Notice of Acceptance of Completion and Reduction of the
Faithful Performance and Payment Security Bonds for Property
Improvement Agreement No. 2018-04, Performance Food Group, Inc.
C. Approval of Property Improvement Agreement No. 2019-03 for The Patio
Commercial Development, Donald Vanni Land Company, LLC, Assessor
Parcel Numbers 790-39-025
D. Approval of A Right -of -Way Master Lease Agreement with GTE Mobilenet
(Doing Business as Verizon Wireless) for Installation of a Small Cell
Wireless Network
E. Adoption of a Resolution 2019-79 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Adopting the 2019 Pajaro River Watershed Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan and Adoption of a Resolution 2019-80 of the City Council
of the City of Gilroy Approving the Application for a $250,000 Grant from
the State of California Proposition 1 Funds for Integrated Regional Water
Management Projects
G. Adoption of Resolution 2019-81 for Consolidation of the Arts and Culture
Commission and Public Art Committee and Resolution 2019-82
Consolidation of the Housing Advisory Committee and Citizens and
Neighborhood Revitalization Committee to Create a New Housing and
Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
A. Minutes of the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting
Council Member Blankley described the modification she had asked to be made to
the minutes under her Council report, which were available for review at the dais.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
F. Adoption of the Implementation Action Plan for the 2020-2021 Strategic
Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
City Administrator Gonzalez provided a memo at the dais to further address
items listed in the action plan.
Public comment was opened.
Gary Walton of the Downtown Association stated that the action plan was staff -
centric and asked that ideas from the Association be included in the plan.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adoption of the Implementation Action Plan for the 2020-2021 Strategic
Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-202, with the removal of the CAFR
actions under section 1.5 and the Residential Development Ordinance
under section 7.3.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
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VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Award of a Three-year Agreement with First Alarm & Security Inc. in the
Amount of $257,520 ($85,840 annually) for Park Security Patrol Services for
the Period January 2020-2023
The staff report was presented by Deputy Public Works Director Skinner.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Award a three-year agreement with First Alarm & Security, Inc. in the
amount of $257,520 ($85,840 annually), and authorize the City
Administrator to execute the contract and associated documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of an Urban Service Area Request to Incorporate
Approximately 55.66 Acres Located West of Wren Avenue, South of Vickery
Avenue, and North and South of Tatum Avenue; and Just Outside the
Northern City Limits Northeast of the Intersection of Vickery Lane and Kern
Avenue, APNs 790-09-006, 008, 009, 010, 011; 790-17-001, 004, 005, 006,
007, 008, 009, 010; 790-06-017 and 790-06-018 into the Urban Service Area
of the City of Gilroy; Applicants Wren Investors, LLC c/o Dick Oliver and
Mark Hewell and David Sheedy (USA 12-01 and USA 14-02)
The item was not heard.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. 2019 Regional and City of Gilroy Fire Department Standards of Coverage
Assessment and Master Plan Update - Fire Department Performance
Measures, Outcome Objectives, and Future Policy Considerations
The staff report was presented by Interim Fire Chief Clet.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approve the recommended performance measures, incident specific
response measures and outcome objectives and direction was given that a
study session be held by May 1, 2020 for Items 5, 7 and 8, and a letter be
sent to CALFire and South Santa Clara County Fire District on outsourcing
Fire dispatch for improved dispatch service.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
B. Approval of the Glen Loma Ranch Fire Station Design and Notice to
Proceed to Glen Loma Corporation for the Construction of the Fire Station
The item was presented by Interim Fire Chief Clet.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
a) Approve the proposed design and scope of the new +/-7,350 square -foot
Glen Loma Ranch Fire Station and re -allocate the dedicated monies for
the park to the fire station, to reduce the gap in fire station funding.
b) Provide notice to proceed to Glen Loma Corporation for the
construction of the fire station.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
C. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Revising
Resolution 2019-70 Adopting a Policy for the Establishment of a Housing
Assistance Program for Newly Appointed Charter Officers, the Deputy City
Administrator and Department Heads
The item was presented by City Attorney Faber.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Adopt Resolution 2019-83 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending
Resolution 2019-70.
RESULT: APPROVE [5 TO 11
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
NAYS: Marie Blankley
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Declaration by the City Council that a Transfer of $25,000 Appropriated for
the City's 150th Anniversary Celebration to the Gilroy Foundation for 150th
Anniversary Public Events Constitutes a Public Purpose
The staff report was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and was further
presented by Community Engagement Coordinator Bedell.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Declare that the transfer of appropriated funds for the City's 150th
Anniversary Celebration to the Gilroy Foundation for use to produce 150th
Anniversary Celebration public events constitutes a public purpose.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
A. Proposed Guidelines on the Role of Elected Officials During Emergency
Operations for Inclusion in the City Emergency Operations Plan
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and further presented
by Community Engagement Coordinator Bedell.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
Direction was given to staff to specifically identify Mayor and Council,
provide an opportunity for newly elected's to take Cal OES training, to
create a phone contact card and a visual representation of the phone tree
within the plan.
City Administrator Gonzalez then invited the Council to the annual holiday
luncheon.
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XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
..Shawna Free�",,1AC
City Clerk
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