20200615 Regular Meeting Minutes1
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 151 2020
I. OPENING
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 Mayor Velasco.
2. Invocation
There was no invocation given.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on June
10, 2020 at 2 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived -·--------------------------
Roland Velasco Mayo~_ Remote 6:00 PM --6:00 PM --! Marie Blankley Council Member Remote
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Dion Bracco Council Member Absent -------· -----.-,
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Peter Leroe-Mufioz Council Member Remote 6:00 PM
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Carol Marques Council Member Remote 6:15 PM -·
Fred Tovar Council Member Remote 6:00 PM ----
Cat Tucker Council Member Remote 6:00 PM
Orders of the Day
Mayor Velasco announced that the City Administrator's report and items 98 and
7C were being moved up the agenda following the consent calendar.
The Council agreed to the agenda changes.
The Mayor then described the details of the virtual meeting under the Shelter in
Place Order, and process of public participation in the meeting.
Council Member Marques joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Resolution Recognizing Sig Sanchez in Honor of His100th Birthday
Mayor Velasco announced the joint resolution detailing the service of Sig
Sanchez throughout the Santa Clara County area, in celebration of his 100th
birthday year.
Ill. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker reported on the Cities Association meeting
describing the housing related Assembly Bills that will remove additional local
control. She concluded by speaking on the Black Lives Matter resolution being
sent to cities for consideration.
Mayor Pro Tempore Blankley congratulated all of the Gilroy graduates. She then
read a statement from Council Member Bracco detailing his overall support of the
budget reductions at the prior meeting, and apologizing for any confusion his
comments may have caused.
She then spoke on the SCRWA meeting and her attendance at a recent VTA
train station opening, and reported on the Economic Development Corporation
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work with prospective businesses. She concluded by describing the City's point
in the negotiations with the Sharks Organization.
Council Member Tovar spoke on his conversations with staff on concerns in the
community with regards to potential policy change in the Police Department.
Council Member Leroe-Mufioz reported on the High Speed Rail EIR discussion
with the Mobility Partnership Group , then spoke on the recruitment for a Director
for the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority, and concluded by
reporting on the ABAG decision to increase annual member dues.
Mayor Velasco reported on the work of the Silicon Valley Mayor's Group to
develop a public-private partnership for economic recovery, describing the
economist data and eventual report to the regional Mayor's Roundtable.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tempore Blankley asked if in-person Council meetings could be
addressed.
Council Member Tucker requested agendizing the resolution from the Cities
Association for Black Lives Matter.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
There were no public comments.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Peter Leroe-Mufioz, Council Member
Cat Tucker, Council Member ·
AYES:
ABSENT:
Velasco, Blankley, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques , Tovar, Tucker
Dion Bracco
A. A Resolution 2020-37 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Calling a
General Election Municipal Election for Municipal Officers and Requesting
the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Consolidate With the
Statewide General Election to be Held on November 3, 2020 Pursuant to
California Elections Code Section 10403, and Requesting Services of the
Registrar of Voters
8. Proclamation in Support of the 2020 Census Efforts
C. Adoption of a Resolution 2020-38 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to
Release Unclaimed Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with
California Government Code Section 50053
D. Adoption of a Resolution 2020-39 by the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Releasing Unclaimed Checks Under $15.00 to the City's General Fund in
Accordance with California Government Code Section 50055
E. A Resolution 2020-40 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget in the Measure 8 Fund 216 by $106,944
F. A Resolution 2020-41 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting the
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-21
G. A Resolution 2020-42 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the
Fiscal Year 2019-20 and 2020-21 Budgets in the Community Development
Block Grant Fund 254 by $220,352 and Housing Trust Fund 259 by $168,000
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
Interim City Administrator Forbis spoke on the July 4th Fireworks event at Gilroy
High School and then introduced Police Chief Smithee.
Chief Smithee detailed planned illegal fireworks enforcement, and then spoke on
the limitations on use of force as described in Gilroy's policy for Police Officers .
IX. 8. Report on Gilroy Police Department Quality of Life and Homelessness Plan
Initiatives
The staff report was presented by Chief Smithee.
There were no public comments .
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Possible Action:
Receive report.
VII.C. Approval of an Agreement with Advantage Peak to Waive 24-months of
Tenant Payments in Exchange for Building Improvements to the Willey House
The staff report was presented by Interim City Administrator Forbis.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
To not take action on the item
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES:
ABSENT:
Velasco, Blankley, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Dion Bracco
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. First Amendment to the Agreement With Nyanda & Associates, LLC (dba
HouseKeys) to Administer the City's Below Market Rate Housing Program
and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget in the Amount of $45,000 in Fund
259
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Garner.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Approve an amendment to the agreement with Nyanda & Associates,
LLC (dba HouseKeys) extending the agreement to December 31, 2020.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Dion Bracco
Possible Action:
b) Adopt a Resolution 2020-43 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget in the amount of $45,000 in
Fund 259.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Dion Bracco
B. Approval of a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Lynx
Technologies in the Amount of $121,000 for Geographic Information
System (GIS) Support and Maintenance
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
Approve a second amendment to the agreement with Lynx Technologies in
the amount of $121,000 for geographic information system {GIS) support
and maintenance.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Marie Blankley; Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Dion Bracco
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of an Amendment to Gilroy Sports Park Phase Ill and
Certification of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for an
Update to the Gilroy Sports Park Master Plan for a City Owned Property
Located on 9.1 Acres Located at 5925 Monterey Frontage Road, within
APN's 808-21-026, 808-21--028 and 808-21-030
The staff report was introduced by Community Development Director Garner and
further presented by Deputy Community Development Director O'Strander.
There were no Council ex-parte communications.
The public hearing was opened.
Teresa Perez spoke in opposition to the removal of the BMX bike track from the
sports park master plan, explaining that it was a fitting permanent location for the
track.
The public hearing was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution 2020-44 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
certifying a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report {SEIR)
prepared for the Sports Park Phase Ill Amendments, and finding that the
SEIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Marie Blankley, Council Member
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Dion Bracco
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution 2020-45 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving the Sports Park Phase Ill Amendments to the Gilroy Sports Park
Master Plan, to include a BMX facility as a possibility in a future phase.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Marie Blankley, Council Member
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Dion Bracco
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Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution 2020-46 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy making
findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for
the approval of the Sports Park Phase Ill Amendments to the Gilroy Sports
Park Master Plan and adopting a mitigation monitoring and reporting
program.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
AWAY:
APPROVE [5 TO O]
Marie Blankley, Council Member
Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Dion Bracco
Peter Leroe-Munoz
B. Approval of Funding Priorities for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Prog rams for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
and Receipt of Comments on the Draft 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan
(continued from the 6/1/2020 regular meeting)
The staff report was introduced by Community Development Director Garner and
further presented by Deputy Community Development Director O'Strander.
There were no Council ex-parte communications .
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed .
Possible Action:
Approve funding for renewal of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) grants for
public services and housing rehabilitation programs.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:
AWAY:
APPROVE [5 TO O]
Marie Blankley, Council Member
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
· Dion Bracco
Peter Leroe-Munoz
C. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Gilroy City Code Chapter 30 by Repealing and Replacing Article
54 "Accessory Dwelling Units" in its Entirety and Adopting New Standards
in Compliance with Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 (Z 20-
01)
The staff report was presented by Senior Planner Tambornini.
There were no Council ex-parte communications.
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed.
Possible Action:
Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading .
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance title.
Possible Action:
Motion to introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending chapter 30 of the Gilroy city code by repealing and replacing
article 54 entitled "Accessory Dwelling Units" in its entirety and adopting
new standards in compliance with state law.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Marie Blankley, Council Member
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
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IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Standing Report on Operational Impacts and City/Community Efforts
Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The staff report was presented by Interim City Administrator Forbis.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on Implementation of the Information Technology Strategic Plan
The staff report was presented by Information Technology Director Golden.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
XI. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report.
XII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UNITS Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17A.11 (4); Collective
Bargaining Units: Local 2805, IAFF Fire Unit Representing Gilroy Fire Fighters;
AFSCME Local 101 Representing Employees Affiliated with AFSCME, Local 101;
Gilroy Management Association (GMA); Gilroy Police Officers Association, Inc.
Representing Gilroy Police Officers;
Unrepresented Confidential Exempt Employees, Unrepresented Confidential Non-
Exempt Employees, Non-Exempt Part-Time/Temporary/ Seasonal Employees,
Exempt Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal Employees and Department Head
Employees
City Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, Interim City Administrator, LeeAnn McPhillips,
HR Director; Anticipated lssues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits,
Working Conditions; Memorandums of Understanding: City of Gilroy and Gilroy
Fire Fighters Local 2805, City of Gilroy and AFSCME Local 101 Representing
Employees Affiliated with AFSCME, Local 101; City of Gilroy and the Gilroy
Management Association (GMA); City of Gilroy and Gilroy Police Officers
Association, Inc.
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
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT -in Memory of Steve Ashford
The Council adjourned to closed session at 9:50 p.m
awna Freels,
City Clerk
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