2021-07-01City Council Regular Meeting Minutes City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2021
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Marie Blankley.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Bracco led the pledge of allegiance.
2. Invocation
None.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
Management Assistant Ruiz reported tonight's meeting agenda was posted on
Monday, June 28 at 3:42 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
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Marie Blankley Mayor Remote
Rebeca Armendariz_ Council Member Remote
Dion Bracco Council Member Remote
Zach Hilton Council Member Remote
Peter Leroe-Munoz Council Member Remote
Carol Ma ues Council Member Remote
Fred Tovar Council Member Remote
B. Orders of the Day
Mayor Blankley announced that the Council was participating remotely under the
Governor's Order and provided details on the process of public participation.
C. Employee Introductions
None.
IL CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Historic Heritage Committee Annual Presentation to Council
Dave Matuzsak presented the report.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Public Member Loren Ellis spoke on the recent event sponsored by Gilroy
Downtown Business Association (GDBA) revitalization efforts to bring locals and
non-locals to celebrate the community and showcase Gourmet Alley, "Urban
Eats into the Streets". Proposed that these types of events continue in Gilroy and
to consider more strategic partnership with other organizations to allow the
community and businesses in Gilroy the opportunity to grow-
Public Member Freda Kogan - Proposed to have safe parking at closed
elementary schools for those currently unhoused residents to allow children to
play on the lawn and safe sleeping. Mayor Blankley mentioned that the City of
Gilroy does not have jurisdiction to school district properties and suggested
Freda to connect with the School Board.
Public Member Bob Weaver- Proposed that events like the Gourmet Alley
project continue in the revitalization and economic development of downtown
Gilroy.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco - No report.
Council Member Armendariz - No report.
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Council Member Marques - The Gilroy Gardens Birthday Celebration was a
successful event and sold out. Gourmet Alley was also another successful event
and mentioned that one of the vendors signed a lease with an building in
downtown Gilroy. GDBA had a mixer last night and the City of Gilroy won an
award.
Council Member Hilton -Announced that he will be introducing a City Code,
Chapter 30 Performance Labors at the August 2nd meeting.
Council Member Tovar- No report.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz - ABAG met last Friday and celebrated their 60th
anniversary and discussed regional issues including housing, roads, and
homelessness. A budget was approved for ABAG; it was a balanced budget but
was reduced from 60 million to 40 million due to wide variety of factors. Also
mentioned that he will not be available for the next scheduled August 2nd
meeting.
Mayor Blankley - The Gilroy Youth Task Force organization will be having more
youth programs in the near future.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
A. Adoption of Resolution 2021-31 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Setting the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the Gilroy Community
Library Project Bonds
B. Claim of Del Monte Partners (The City Administrator recommends a "yes"
vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
C. 6-21-21 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Authorize the City Administrator to Enter into a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement for the Replacement of Police Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
and Records Management System (RMS) from Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. in
the amount of$703,232
Police Chief Espinoza presented the report.
Council Member Bracco, Armendariz and Tovar commented.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Council Member Leroe-Munoz, seconded by Council
Member Marques to authorize the City Administrator to Enter into a Sole Source
Purchase Agreement for the Replacement of Police Computer Aided Dispatch
(CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) from Sun Ridge Systems, Inc.
in the amount of$703,232.
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
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Possible Action:
Authorize the City Administrator to Enter into a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement for the Replacement of Police.Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
and Records Management System (RMS) from Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. in
the Amount of$703,232. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
B. Approval of Agreements with CSG Consultants and 4Leaf in the Amount
Not-To-Exceed $1,715,800 each and Bureau Veritas in the Amount Not-To-
Exceed $514,740 to Provide On-Call Building and Fire Plan Check and
Inspection Services for the Initial Period of July 15, 2021 to June 30, 2024,
with Two, One-Year Extensions Possible.
Management Analyst Carrera presented the report.
Council Member Bracco commented.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Council Member Leroe-Munoz, seconded by Council
Member Bracco to approve agreements with CSG Consultants and 41-eaf in the
amount not-to-exceed $1,715,800 each and Bureau Veritas in the amount not-to-
exceed $514,750 to provide On-Call Building and Fire Plan Check and Inspection
Services for the initial period of July 15, 2021 to June 30, 2024, with two, one-
year extensions possible, and authorize the City Administrator to execute these
agreements.
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
Approve agreements with CSG Consultants and 4Leaf in the amount not-to-
exceed $1,715,800 each and Bureau Veritas in the amount not-to-exceed
$514,750 to provide On-Call Building and Fire Plan Check and Inspection
Services for the initial period of July 15, 2021 to June 30, 2024, with two,
one-year extensions possible, and authorize the City Administrator to
execute these agreements. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of the Placement of Special Assessment Liens for the Non-
payment of Charges for the Collection of Garbage, Rubbish, and Refuse on
Certain Properties Located in the City of Gilroy
Finance Director Sangha presented the report.
Public hearing was opened.
No public comment.
Public hearing was closed.
Possible Action:
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Motion was made by Council Member Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Tovar to adopt Resolution 2021-32 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
imposing special assessment liens for the costs of delinquent garbage collection
services for certain properties located in Gilroy, California.
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy imposing special
assessment liens for the costs of delinquent garbage collection services for
certain properties located in Gilroy, California. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
B. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the City Code to Combine in One
Person the Powers and Duties of the City Administrator and City Clerk
Administrative Services/HR Director/Risk Manager McPhillips presented the
report.
Council Members discussed their concerns.
Public hearing was opened.
Public Member Cat Tucker spoke.
Public hearing was closed.
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Mayor Blankley, seconded by Council Member Hilton to
introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending
Chapter 2 of the Gilroy City Code to Authorize the City Council to Combine in
One Person the Powers and Duties of the Offices of City Administrator and City
Clerk.
Motion Failed: 3-4-0-0
Possible Action:
Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending
Chapter 2 of the Gilroy City Code to Authorize the City Council to Combine
in One Person the Powers and Duties of the Offices of City Administrator
and City Clerk. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: DENY [3 TO 4]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Mayor
SECONDER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
AYES: Marie Blankley, Rebeca Armendariz, Zach Hilton
NAYS: Dion Bracco, Peter Leroe-Munoz, Carol Marques, Fred Tovar
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the
Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30 (Zoning), Article XXXIV (Fences and
Obstructions) to Allow Monitored Perimeter Security Fence Systems on
Commercial and Industrial Zoned Properties, Subject to Specified Criteria
In the Ordinance
Senior Planner McCormick presented the report.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
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Possible Action:
Motion was made by Council Member Leroe-Munoz, seconded by Council
Member Marques to adopt Ordinance 2021-02 of the City Council of the City of
Gilroy Amending the Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30 (Zoning), Article XXXIV
(Fences and Obstructions) to Allow Monitored Perimeter Security Fence Systems
on Commercial and Industrial Zoned Properties, Subject to Specified Criteria in
the Ordinance.
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the
Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30 (Zoning), Article XXXIV (Fences and
Obstructions) to Allow Monitored Perimeter Security Fence Systems on
Commercial and Industrial Zoned Properties, Subject to Specified Criteria
In the Ordinance. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
B. Resolution Granting an Exemption from the 60-day Length of Stay
Requirement Contained in CUP 00-10 for the Garlic Farm RV Park Special
Occupancy Use.
Senior Planner McCormick presented the report.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Council Member Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Tovar to adopt Resolution 2021-33 granting an exemption from the 60-day
length of stay requirement contained in CUP 00-10 for the Garlic Farm RV Park
Special Occupancy Use.
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution Granting an Exemption From the 60-day Length of Stay
Requirement Contained in CUP 00-10 for the Garlic Farm RV Park Special
Occupancy Use. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
C. Approval to Enter into an Exclusivity Agreement with Sharks Sports &
Entertainment, LLC to Fully Assess the Potential of Having the Sharks
Organization Operate a New Indoor Recreational Facility
City Administrator Forbis presented the report.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
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Motion was made by Council Member Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Tovar to approve an exclusivity agreement with the Sharks Sports &
Entertainment, LLC, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
agreement.
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
a) Approve an exclusivity agreement with the Sharks Sports &
Entertainment, LLC, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
agreement.
b) Authorize the City Administrator to spend up to $100,000.00 from the
unrestricted general fund balance on activities related to the financial
analysis and feasibility of this project. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muctoz, Marques,
Tovar
Approval to Enter into an Exclusivity Agreement with Sharks Sports &
Entertainment, LLC to Fully Assess the Potential of Having the Sharks
Organization Operate a New Indoor Recreational Facility
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Council Member Leroe-Munoz, seconded by Council
Member Bracco to authorize the City Administrator to spend up to $100,000.00
from the unrestricted general fund balance on activities related to the financial
analysis and feasibility of this project.
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
a) Approve an exclusivity agreement with the Sharks Sports &
Entertainment, LLC, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
agreement.
b) Authorize the City Administrator to spend up to $100,000.00 from the
unrestricted general fund balance on activities related to the financial
analysis and feasibility of this project. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Renaming of Gilroy Senior Center to Encompass the Enhanced Recreation
and Community Services Provided
Recreation Manager Henig presented the report.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Mayor Blankley, seconded by Council Member Leroe-
Munoz to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation's
name change of the "City of Gilroy Senior Center" to "City of Gilroy Community
Center'.
Motion Failed: 2-5-0-0
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Possible Action:
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation's name
change of the "City of Gilroy Senior Center" to "City of Gilroy Community
Center". (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: DENY [2 TO 5]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Mayor
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Marie Blankley, Peter Leroe-Munoz
NAYS: Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar
B. Approve the implementation of the 5-year plan for the Santa Clara County
Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information (PPI) Associated with
the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood Insurance
Program
Public Works Director presented the report.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Council Member Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Tovar to approve the implementation of the 5-year plan for the Santa Clara
County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information (PPI) Associated with
the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood Insurance Program.
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (unanimous)
Possible Action:
Approve the implementation of the 5-year plan for the Santa Clara County
Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information (PPI) Associated with
the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood Insurance
Program. (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES:. Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
C. Report on Reopening of City Offices on August 30, 2021
City Administrator Forbis presented the report. Administrative Services/HR
Director/Risk Manager McPhillips added to the presentation.
Comments were received by Council Member Bracco, Armendariz and Tovar.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide feedback.
Adjourn to the Meeting of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority
Mayor Blankley adjourn at 8:51 p.m. to the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing
Authority.
XI. GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Roll Call of the Board of Directors
Present: Amerndariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Tovar, Marques, Blankley
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1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Investment of Funds in the Local Agency
Investment Fund (LAIF)
Finance Director Sangha presented the report.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Council Member Armendariz, seconded by Council Member
Leroe-Munoz to adopt Resolution PFFA 2021-03 of the Gilroy Public Facilities
Financing Authority authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency
Investment Fund (LAIF).
Motion Passes: 7-0-0-0 (unanimous)
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority
authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund
(LAIF). (Roll Call Vote)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
Adjourn to the Meeting of the Gilroy City Council
Mayor Blankley adjourned at 8:56 p.m. to the Gilroy City Council.
XII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
Update:
1. Sunday, 4th of July Community Firework Show at 9:30p.m. at GHS.
2. Fire Fighters have been deployed to the Salt Fire in Redding, CA
A. Current Drought Conditions and Water Conservation Measures
City Administrator Forbis introduced the topic.
Public Works Director Jordan provided a brief presentation on the current
drought conditions and water conservation measures.
XIII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Faber introduced the closed session items.
Public comment opened.
No public comment.
Public comment closed.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UNITS Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17A.11 (4);
Collective Bargaining Units: AFSCME, Local 101; Confidential Non-Exempt
Employees
City Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator, LeeAnn McPhillips, HR
Director Anticipated Issues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits,
Working Conditions; Memorandums of Understanding: City of Gilroy and
AFSCME Local 101 Representing Employees Affiliated with AFSCME, Local
101.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Blankley adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
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MEETING DATES
AUGUST 2021
2* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
16* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
23* Special Joint Meeting with Santa Clara Valley Water District and City
of Morgan Hill via Zoom — 6:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 2021
13* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
20* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
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