20201207 Regular Meeting Minutes1
Citv of Gilrov
Citv Council Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2020
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 of allegiance was led by Council Member Tovar.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Greg Quirk of South Valley Community
Church.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels reported that the agenda had been posted on
December 3, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Attendee Name
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
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Orders of the Day
Mayor Velasco announced that the Council was participating remotely and he
then detailed the processes of public participation.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
There were no public comments.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Blankley spoke on the Measure B funding allocations.
Council Member Marques spoke on the shop local passport event in the
downtown and holiday toy drive.
IV. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
V. 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 November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the First Street (State
Route 152) Water Utility Improvements, Project No. 16-PW-217, and
Approval of a Final Contract with Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the
Amount of $6,659,104
C. Acceptance of the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year
2019-2020 as Required Under Government Code 66000
D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Opposing Valley
Transportation Authority's 2016 Measure B 10-Year Funding Plan
E. Authorize Acceptance of a $1,000 Sponsorship Donation from Gilroy
Chevrolet Cadillac to Support City Recreation Youth Sports
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VI. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Acceptance of the Official Canvass of the November 3, 2020 Municipal
Election Results
The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution 2020-79 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
declaring a results of the November 3, 2020 Municipal Election
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Mayor Velasco then recognized Council Member Marques with a plaque and she
gave her farewell remarks.
Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker received a plaque from Mayor Velasco recognizing
her service and she gave her farewell remarks.
Mayor Velasco received a plaque from Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker recognizing
him for his service and leadership and he gave farewell remarks.
The Council adjourned sine die.
City Clerk Freels administered the oath of office to incoming Mayor Marie
Blankley and Council Member's Rebeca Armendariz, Zachary Hilton and Fred
Tovar.
Roll Call:
Rebeca Armendariz, Dion Bracco, Zachary Hilton, Peter Leroe-Munoz, Fred
Tovar and Marie Blankley
Council Members Rebeca Armendariz, Zachary Hilton and Fred Tovar, and
Mayor Blankley gave incoming remarks.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
IX. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Declaration of a Vacancy on the City Council and Consideration of Filling
Said Vacancy Until a Successor is Elected at the Next General Municipal
Election of November 8, 2022
The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels.
Public comment was opened.
Carolyn Tognetti supported the appointment of Carol Marques to the open seat,
noting her prior service on the Council.
Public comment was then closed.
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Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution 2020-80 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
declaring a vacancy on the City Council
RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Armendariz, Blankley, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Tovar
b) Consideration of filling said vacancy by appointment (which could
include immediate appointment and swearing in of newly appointed
Council Member), special election or the opening of a recruitment, until
a successor is elected at the next General Municipal Election of
November 8, 2022.
RESULT: APPROVE [5 TO 1]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Armendariz, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Tovar
NOES: Hilton
City Clerk Freels then administered the oath of office to Carol Marques.
B. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore Following the November 3, 2020 General
Election
Mayor Blankley recommended the appointment of Council Member Tovar as
Mayor Pro Tempore.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Elect a Mayor Pro Tempore for calendar year 2021.
RESULT: APPROVE [7 TO 0]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Armendariz, Blankley, Bracco, Hilton,Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
C. Consideration of Council Members to Serve in Regional Representative
Seats and Suggested Appointees to Serve on the Gilroy Economic
Development Corporation Board, Gilroy Economic Development
Partnership, Gilroy Downtown Business Association Board and Visit Gilroy
California Welcome Center Gilroy Board for 2021
Mayor Blankley read the listing of proposed appointments for 2021.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Appointment of Council Members to serve in regional representative seats
and suggested appointees to serve on the Gilroy Economic Development
Corporation Board, Gilroy Economic Development Partnership, Gilroy
Downtown Business Association Board and Visit Gilroy/California
Welcome Center Gilroy Board for 2021.
RESULT: APPROVE [7 TO 0]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Armendariz, Blankley, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Forbis announced the Dec 17th community meeting with
Police Chief Espinosa, and spoke on the newest shelter in place restrictions and
testing site at the city annex building.
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XI. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Faber thanked outgoing Mayor Velasco and Council Member
Tucker for their service to the City.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.
City Clerk
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