05/02/2022 City Council Regular Meeting Adopted 05/16/2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
May 2, 2022
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City Council Meeting Minutes
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City of Gilroy
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
May 2, 2022
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Blankley.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Invocation
Pastor Robert MacPhail of New Hope Community Church led the Invocation.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Pham declared the posting of the agenda.
Attendee Name Title Status
Marie Blankley Mayor Present
Rebeca Armendariz Council Member Present
Dion Bracco Council Member Present
Zach Hilton Council Member Present
Peter Leroe-Muñoz Vice Mayor Present
Carol Marques Council Member Present
Fred Tovar Council Member Present
1.2. Orders of the Day
There were none.
1.3. Employee Introductions
There were none.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
2.1. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
2.1.1. Proclamation - Bike Awareness Month
Mayor Blankley read aloud the proclamation. Parks and Recreation
Commission Chair Graham accepted the Proclamation.
2.1.2. Proclamation - National Public Works Week
Mayor Blankley read aloud the proclamation. Public Works Director Jordan
accepted the proclamation.
3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
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3.1. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period.
The following individuals spoke on items not on the agenda:
City Clerk Pham reported Council received eight written correspondences
from the public.
Ron Kirkish updated the council about the latest ruling from the Supreme
Court decision in relation to the City’s flag policy and requested the Christian
flag and Thin Blue Line flag be flown at City Hall.
Marty Cheek asked City Council to fill out his survey of Vision 2040.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco reported Santa Clara County Library JPA .
Council Member Armendariz had no report.
Council Member Marques had no report.
Council Member Hilton reported on Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center Board
and Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board.
Council Member Tovar had no report.
Vice Mayor Leroe-Muñoz had no report.
Mayor Blankley reported on High Speed Rail Authority and reminded about the
Coffee with the Mayor event this upcoming Saturday, May 7, 2022.
5. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Hilton requested for staff to bring to Council a minor language
change to the City’s complete street policy. The item received unanimous support
Council Member Hilton requested that Council adopt a resolution declaring May as
Affordable Housing Month. The item received majority support.
Council Member Marques requested a Special Study Session with Gilroy Garlic
Festival Organization. The item received unanimous support.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques, Tovar
6.1. City Council - Regular Meeting - Apr 18, 2022 6:00 PM
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
6.2. City Council - Joint Meeting with Gilroy Unified School District - Apr 25,
2022 6:00 PM
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
6.3. Claim of Rissa Arellano (The City Administrator recommends a “yes” vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim.)
A motion was made to deny the claim.
6.4. Claim of Linda Valdez (The City Administrator recommends a “yes” vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim.)
A motion was made to deny the claim.
7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none listed.
8. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
8.1. City Council Position on Proposed Santa Clara Valley Water District's
Ballot Measure Concerning Board Member Term Limits
City Administrator Forbis gave staff presentation and responded to Council
Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no comments, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
Possible Action:
Council provide direction regarding its policy stance on Santa Clara Valley
Water District's proposed ballot measure, and if opposed adopt a resolution
opposing the ballot measure.
RESULT: REMAIN NEUTRAL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques,
Tovar
8.2. Progress Update on the Unhoused Ad-Hoc Committee Recommendations
Senior Management Analyst Atkins gave staff presentation and responded to
Council Member questions.
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Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no comments, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
Possible Action:
Council receive the report.
RESULT: RECEIVE REPORT
8.3. Approval of a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-Year
Expenditure Plan
Program Administrator Zamora gave staff presentation and responded to
Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
David Cox voiced his concerns in working with the County.
There being no further comments, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
Possible Action:
Council approve the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-Year
Expenditure Plan.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques,
Tovar
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Approval of the Community Development Block Grant and Permanent Local
Housing Allocation Public Service Grant Allocations and Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Mayor Blankley asked Council Members if they received any ex-parte
communications. No ex-parte communications were reported.
Council Member Armendariz notified she will be recusing herself from this item.
Program Administrator Zamora gave staff presentation and responded to Council
Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Hearing at 7:47 PM.
Ron Kirkish inquired how South County Collaborative and CARAS would
use the funds.
Ann Peterson, Executive Director of Live Oak Adult Day Service, expressed
gratitude to Council and updated Council Members about their work.
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Teresa Johnson from The Health Trust provided an update on the Meals on
Wheels program.
Tim Davis from Compassion Center stated he is grateful to receive
assistance from CDBG and encourage Council to approve Option D within
the staff report.
There being no further comments, Mayor Blankley continued Public Hearing to
next Meeting Date of May 16, 2022.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10.1. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Military Use Policy 708 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
Captain Powell gave staff presentation and responded to Council Member
questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no comments, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
Possible Action:
1) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading;
RESULT: READ TITLE ORDINANCE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques,
Tovar
City Clerk Pham read aloud the title of the ordinance.
x Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Military Use Policy 708 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
RESULT: ADOPT 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Muñoz, Marques,
Tovar
11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
11.1. Update on Cohansey Avenue and Monterey Road
City Administrator Forbis provided staff presentation on this item. City
Administrator Forbis and Public Works Director Jordan responded to Council
Member questions.
11.2. Sargent Quarry Status Update
City Administrator Forbis provided staff presentation on this item.
11.3. Outdoor and Parklet Update
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City Administrator Forbis provided staff presentation on this item. Interim
Community Development Director Biggs responded to Council Member
questions.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Faber provided brief report about the Supreme Court decision on
Shurtleff vs. Boston and stated that the City's current flag policy in line with the
ruling.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Mayor Blankley adjourned Regular Meeting to Closed Session at 8:21 p.m.
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 8:26 p.m.
The Council voted to stay in closed session was unanimous.
13.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2)
13.1.1. Property: 140 5th Street (APN 799-070-23)
Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator and Karine Decker,
Economic Development Analyst
Other Party to Negotiations: Advantage Peak, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Lease
No reportable action.
14. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Blankley reported out of Closed Session as shown above.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. by Mayor Blankley.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at
a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gilroy on May 16, 2022.
Thai Nam Pham, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk