2021-06-07 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2021
SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Blankley called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Faber read the closed session items.
Public comment was opened.
No public comment.
Public comment was closed.
The meeting went into closed session at 5:35 p.m.
i. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2) Property: Old
City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA and Adjacent
Parking Lot (APN's: 846-06-061 and 841-08-044) Negotiators: Jimmy
Forbis, City Administrator Other Party to Negotiations: Fran and
Bobby Beaudet Under Negotiations: Terms of Lease
ii. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2) Property:
Gilroy Sports Park, 5925 Monterey Frontage Road (APN's 808-221-
026, -028, and -030) Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
Other Party to Negotiations: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Lease
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iii: 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, No
1. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
2. City Attorney's Advice Re: Entering into Closed Session
3. Adjourn to Closed Session
ADJOURN TO THE MEETING OF THE GILROY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
I: OPENING
City Attorney Faber.stated there was no reportable action from any of the items
on the closed session agenda.
II. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Blankley.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Marques led the pledge of allegiance.
2. Invocation
None.
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3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
Management Assistant Ruiz reported tonight's meeting agenda was posted on
Wednesday, June 2nd at 5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name ; : r 'itle Status., ,., 1
Marie Blankle _ _ Roo_ y i Mayor _ Remote
Rebeca Armendariz i_Council Member Remote !
Dion Bracco Council Member Remote
Zach_Hilton Council Member Remote
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Peter Leroe-Munoz _ Council Member Remote
Carol Marques Council Member .Remote I
Fred Tovar Council Member Remote
III. Orders of the Day
Mayor Blankley requested to move item Xlll. Unfinished Business, A. Council
Unhoused Ad Hoc Committee Update after item Xl. Public Hearing, A. Hecker
Pass Apartments TEFRA Hearing. Council agreed.
IV. Employee Introductions
'I. Promotion of Fire Division Chief Shaun Peyghambary
Chief Jim Wyatt provided a brief introduction of Shaun Peyghambary's
accomplishments and well-deserved promotion to Fire Division Chief.
V. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - NONE
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
VI. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL - NONE
VII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco - Announced the Library District approved their 2022-23
budget; 19 million dollars in reserves and will be upgrading their cyber security. cn
Council Member Armendariz- Announced the GDBA will be holding a fundraiser
event for flags to.be posted in Downtown Gilroy. The Historic Heritage
Committee was cancelled in May. Attended the funeral of local resident Adrian
Balleza.
Council Member Marques - Attended the GDBA meeting and added to Council
member Armendariz's report. A fundraising event will be held at Gourmet Alley
on June 26th from 5-9 pm; proceeds will go to Asher Heirloom's renovation.
GDBA will also be hosting a Craft and Vendor event on Saturday, July 10th.
Downtown Live will begin Thursday, July 22nd.
Council Member Hilton -.Announced that the community is invited to join the
Unhoused SCYTF meeting on Thursday, June 10th at 5:30 p.m. Sent birthday
wishes to Frank Aredondo who turned 100 on June 7th. Sends his condolences
to the VTA families who lost a loved one in the recent shooting in San Jose.
Council Member Tovar- Attended the Salvation Army Community Awards
Ceremony and congratulated many local residents who continue to dedicate their
time to help the Salvation Army. Thanked those who supported and attended the
recent Pride Flag raising on June 1 st.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz- Announced that the Gilroy Economic
Development corporation meeting will be held this"Wed, 619 Chamber/Gavilan.
The Mobility Partnership meeting is cancelled; collaboration from elected officials
from SSC and SBC regards to mutual transportation. Sends his condolences to
the families who lost a loved one during the tragic accident in San Jose.
Mayor Blankley - reported that the Mobility Partnership meeting was postponed.
Sends her condolences to'the Balleza family as well.
VIII. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: _ Dion.Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter teroe:-Ma�noz,'Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Arrner dariz, Bracco, Hilton; Leroe-Monbz, Marques,
ToVar
A. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the 2021 Annual
Sidewalk Gap Closure and Curb Ramp Improvements Project No. 21-PW-
267 and Approval of a Final Contract with ASG Builders in the Amount of
$117,000
B. Adoption of a Resolution Continuing Participation in the Abandoned
Vehicle Abatement Program for another 10-year Term Pursuant to
California Vehicle Code Section 22710
C. 5-10-21 City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes
D. 5-17-21 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
E. 5-24-21 City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes
X. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Award a Contract to Golden Bay Construction Inc. for the W. 10th Crossing
at Orchard Drive Project (No. 21-PW-269), and approve a project
expenditure of$150,895
Public Works Director Jordan presented the report.
Public comment was opened.
No public comment.
Public comment was closed.
Possible Action:
a) Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member
Marques to adopt Resolution 2021-19 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending the budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and
appropriating proposed expenditure amendments.
Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the
budget for the City.of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and appropriating
proposed expenditure amendments.
b) Award a Contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$137,177.50, with an additional project contingency of$13,717.50 (10%),
for a total construction cost of$150,895 for the W. loth Crossing at
Orchard Drive Project, No. 21-PW-269, and authorize the City
Administrator to execute the contract and associated documents.
RESULT: APPROVE:[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER °Fred Tovar Council.Member
SEC®NDER Caroh'Marques, Council Member
AYES. Blankley, Armendanz, ;Bracco, Hilton, Leroe Munoz;,Marques,
Tovar
Award a Contract to Golden Bay Construction Inc. for the W. loth Crossing
at Orchard Drive Project (No. 21-PW-269), and approve a project
expenditure of$150,895
Possible Action:
b) Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member
Leroe-Munoz to award a contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. in the amount
of$137,177.50, with an additional project contingency of$13,717.50 (10%), for a
total construction cost of$150,895 for the W. 10th Crossing at Orchard Drive
Project, No. 21-PW-269, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
contract and associated documents.
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Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Milroy amendMg the
budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2020-20�1 and appropriating
proposed expenditure amendments.
b) Award a Contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$137,177.50, with an additional project contingency of$13,717.50 (10%),
for a total construction cost of$150,895 for the W. 10t' Crossing at
Orchard Drive Project, No. 21-PW-269, and authorize the City
Administrator to execute the contract and associated documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: 'Fred Tovar, Council IVlernber
SECONDER: 'Peter Leroe-Munoz, ,Council Member
AYES: Biankley, Armendariz Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muaioz, Marques, "
Tovar
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Conduct of a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public
Hearing and Approval of the Issuance of Multi-family Housing Revenue
Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for an Affordable
Housing Project Located at 1520 Hecker Pass Highway
The item was introduced by Mayor Blankley informing Council and the public the
item would be moved to the next scheduled City Council meeting on June 21 st
due to another newspaper noticing error.
Public comment was opened.
No public comment.
Public comment was closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the
issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for the purpose of financing or
refinancing the acquisition and construction of Hecker Pass Apartments
project.
B. Adopt Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets, GANN
Appropriations Limit for FY2022, Position Control List, and City Goals,
Priorities, Legislative Agenda, and Departmental Workplan
Finance Director Sangha presented the report.
Possible Action:
1.) Public hearing was opened; there were no public comment, public hearing
was closed.
2) Motion was made by Council Member Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Leroe-Munoz to adopt Resolution 2021-20 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
setting the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22).
Motion Passed: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
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Possible Action:
1."". Open/Close public hearing;
2. Adopt a,resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy setting the
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year.2022 (FY22);
3. Adopt a resolution of the City.Council of the .Cfty,of Gilroy adopting
the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Year
2022 (FY22) and Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) and appropriating proposed
expenditures for the purposes set forth in the budget;
4. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
establishing the Position Control List for FY22 and FY23; and
5. Approve of the FY22 and FY23 City Goals, Priorities, Legislative Agenda,
and Departmental Workplans
RESULT: APPROVE.[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion'Brakco, Co.unc-[I'Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe7Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Arm" endarizi Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
Adopt Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets, GANN
Appropriations Limit for FY2022, Position Control List, and City Goals,
Priorities, Legislative Agenda, and Departmental Workplan
Possible Action:
3) Motion was made by Council Member Hilton, seconded by Council Member
Armendariz to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting
the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Year 2022
(FY22) and Fiscal Year(FY23) and appropriating proposed expenditures for the
purposes set forth in the budget and to add specific language to this motion; if
there's a surplus at the end of FY22 and FY23 put it toward Christmas Hill Park
signage.
Motion Failed: 2-5-0-0 (AYES: Hilton, Armendariz)
3) Second motion was made by Council Member.Bracco, seconded by Council
Member Leroe-Munoz to adopt Resolution 2021-21 of the City Council of the City
of Gilroy adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget for
Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) and Fiscal Year (FY23) and appropriating proposed
expenditures for the purposes set forth in the budget.
Motion Passed: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
1 Open/Close public hearing;
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy setting the
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2022.(FY22);
3. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting
the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Year
2022 (FY22) and Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) and appropriating proposed
expenditures for the purposes set forth in the budget;
4. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
establishing the Position Control List for FY22 and FY23; and
5. Approve of the FY22 and FY23 City Goals, Priorities, Legislative Agenda,
and Departmental Workplans
RESULT: APPROVE:.[U NANI MOUS]
MOVER:*- ' Dloh.Bracco,,,,,,Council-Member
SECONDER: .p.eter!L,er6e7Munoz, C6uncil Member
AYES': ':�1318' k - 'A B cco, Hiltoni'Leroe-Whoz, Marques,
n ley,��'Armendariz; .Bracco,
Tr:
ovar
Adopt Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets, GANN
Appropriations Limit for FY2022, Position Control List, and City Goals,
Priorities, Legislative Agenda, and Departmental Workplan
Possible Action:
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4) Motion was made by Council Member Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Marques to adopt Resolution 2021-22 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
establishing the Position Control List for FY22 and FY23.
Motion Passed: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
1. Open/Close public hearing;
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy setting the
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22);
3. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting
the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Year .
2022 (FY22) and Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) and appropriating proposed
expenditures for the purposes set forth in the budget; "
4. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
establishing the Position Control List for FY22 and FY23; and
5. Approve of the FY22 and FY23 City Goals, Priorities, Legislative Agenda,
and Departmental Workplans
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques,
Tovar
Adopt Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets, GANN
Appropriations Limit for FY2022, Position Control List, and City Goals,
Priorities, Legislative Agenda, and Departmental Workplan
Possible Action:
5) Motion was made by Council Member Bracco, seconded by Council Member
Tovar to approve of the FY22 and FY23 City Goals, Priorities, Legislative
Agenda, and Departmental Workplans.
Motion Passed: 7-0-0-0 (Unanimous)
Possible Action:
1. Open/Close public hearing;
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy setting the
Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22);
3. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting
the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Year
2022 (FY22) and Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) and appropriating proposed
expenditures for the purposes set forth in the budget;
4. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of.the City of Gilroy
establishing the Position Control List for FY22 and FY23; and
5. Approve of the FY22 and FY23 City Goals, Priorities, Legislative Agenda,
and Departmental Workplans
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco,�'Councfl Member
SECONDER: Fred':Tovar, Council Member .
AYES: Blankley; Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. CounciI-Unhoused Acl Hoc--Committee Update:
Council member Marques presented the report. Council Member Tovar and
Bracco added to the presentation.
1. Establish a Safe Parking Program - Unanimous Yes
2. Support a Mobile Garbage Removal.Program - Unanimous Yes
3. Explore the purchasing of a Garbage Compacter Truck
Yes - Bracco, Tovar, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Blankley
No -Armendariz, Hilton
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4. Hire a Quality of Life Officer
Yes - Bracco, Tovar, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Blankley
No - Hilton, Armendariz
Public Comment was opened for each recommendation.
Public comment was received from Freda, Mickey Scagliotti and Jan Bernstein.
Public Comment was closed.
Council member Leroe-Munoz- Requested to consider expanding the bandwidth
of Wireless Internet at City Hall. - Unanimous Yes
Council member Hilton - Requested to consider item 14. Partner with the County
Office of Supportive Housing and establish a partnership to have access to their
programs and services. - Unanimous Yes
Possible Action:
Receive Report
XIII. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Issuance of Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A
Finance Director Sangha presented the report.
Craig Hill, NHA Advisors and Danny Kim were present.
Public comment opened.
There was no public comment.
Public comment closed.
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Possible Action:
Motion was made by Council member Leroe-Munoz, seconded by Council
member Bracco to adopt Resolution 2021-23 of the City Council of the City of
Gilroy approving the issuance by the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority
of not to exceed $55,000,000 of Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority
wastewater bonds, Series 2021A; 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.
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the
issuance by the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority of not to
exceed $55,000,000 of Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority
wastewater bonds, Series 2021A; 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: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Blankley; Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
ADJOURN TO THE MEETING OF GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING
AUTHORITY
Chairperson Blankley called the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority to
Qrder at 8:30 p.m. :,:
XIV. GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. Approval by the Board of Directors of the Public Facilities Financing
Authority for the Issuance of Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A
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Finance Director San gha provided a brief summary.
Public comment opened.
There was no public comment.
Public comment closed.
Possible Action:
Motion was made by Board of Directors Tovar, seconded by Board of Directors
Leroe-Munoz to adopt Resolution PFFA 2021-02of the Board of Directors of the
Public Facilities Financing Authority approving the issuance by the Gilroy Public
Facilities Financing Authority of not to exceed $55,000,000 of Gilroy Public
Facilities Financing Authority wastewater bonds, Series 2021 A; 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.
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 $55,000,000 of Gilroy Public Facilities
Financing Authority wastewater bonds, Series 2021A; approving the
execution and delivery of various related documents in connection with the
offering and sale of such bonds; and authorizing the taping of certain other
matters related thereto.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, 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
Adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
XV. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Forbis thanked the community for participating in the
successful mattress recycling event and to the residents who brought forth this
item to our attention.
XVI. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Blankley adjourned the meeting at 8.35 p.m.
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2* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
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