02/06/2023 City Council Regular Meeting Adopted 02/27/2023
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Regular Meeting Minutes
City of Gilroy
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 6, 2023 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Blankley at 6:00 PM.
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Cline led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3. Invocation
Pastor Greg Quirke from South Valley Community Church provided the
Invocation.
1.4. City Clerk’s Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Pham reported on the Posting of the Agenda.
1.5. Roll Call
Attendee Name Title Status
Rebeca Armendariz Council Member Present
Dion Bracco Mayor Pro Tempore Present
Tom Cline Council Member Present
Zach Hilton Council Member Present
Carol Marques Council Member Present
Fred Tovar Council Member Present
Marie Blankley Mayor Present
1.6. Orders of the Day
Mayor Blankley announced that Council will postpone in hearing of Closed
Session Item No. 14.1 to February 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
Mayor Blankley requested to move 11.4 to be the first item heard in Introduction
to New Business. She received no objections to the request.
1.7. Employee Introductions
Police Chief Espinoza introduced the following Police Officers Mario Corvera, Luis
Gonzalez, Travis Johnson, and Justin Rhodes.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
2.1. Proclamation – Gun Violence Survivors Week
Mayor Blankley read aloud the proclamation.
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3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
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 Public Comment. The following members spoke on items
that were not on the agenda.
Robert Zepeda to discuss the issue of acceptance of drag entertainment
within the community.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco recognized Mayor Blankley’s birthday.
Council Member Armendariz reported on Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers
Authority.
Council Member Marques had nothing to report.
Council Member Hilton reported on Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board.
Council Member Cline reported on Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center Board and Gilroy
Youth Task Force Policy Team. He also mentioned his attendance to the Mayor and New
Mayors and Council Members Academy hosted by the League of California Cities.
Council Member Tovar wished a Happy Birthday to the Mayor and Council Member Hilton
and thanked the public for attending the January 28th Strategic Planning Meeting.
Mayor Blankley reported on CalTrain Policy Group, VTA Board of Directors, VTA Board
Workshop, VTA Administrative and Finance Committee, and Gilroy Youth Task Force.
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
5.1. Current Grant Status Update
Council received the report.
6. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Hilton requested for Council to receive a presentation from CARAS a youth
center at a future meeting. The item received majority support.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed
Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council Member Cline,
Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
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7.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the January 23, 2023 City Council Regular
Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
7.2. Approval of the Action Minutes of January 28, 2023 City Council Strategic
Planning Workshop
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
7.3. Claim of Javier Roacho (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.
7.4. Claim of Mark Ribeiro (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.
8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
8.1. Approve the Purchase of Two Public Works Vehicles (One 2023 Ford Super
Duty F-550 Dump Truck and One 2023 Ford F-150 Crew Cab) Utilizing
Sourcewell Bid 091521-NAF in an amount not to exceed $154,829
Administrative Services and Human Resources Director McPhillips gave staff
presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no further speakers, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
Motion: Approve the purchase of two public works vehicles (One 2023 Ford
Super Duty F-550 Dump Truck and One 2023 Ford F-150 Crew Cab) utilizing
Sourcewell bid 091521-NAF in an amount not to exceed $154,829
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council
Member Cline, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
9. PUBLIC HEARING
There were none.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
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11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
11.4. Approve a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding for
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Police Chief Espinoza provided staff presentation and responded to Council
Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
The following speakers spoke in favor of the item:
Debbie Flores
Ron Kirkish
Mike Nebsnick
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement between the
City of Gilroy and Gilroy Unified School District for two school resource
officers, including cost sharing, for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (FY24).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Tom Cline, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council
Member Cline, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2023-06
11.1. Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Chapter 19C of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Social Host
Accountability to Increase the Penalty Amounts and Increase the Period of
Time for Issuing Citations
Assistant to City Administrator Bryce Atkins provided staff presentation and
responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
Motion: Read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council
Member Cline, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
City Clerk Pham read aloud the title of the ordinance.
Motion: Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Chapter 19C of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Social Host
Accountability to Increase the Penalty Amounts and Increase the Period of
Time for Issuing Citations.
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RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council
Member Cline, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
11.3. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Chapter 19B of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Smoking
Pollution Control to Prohibit Smoking at Multi-family Housing Properties and
Public Events
Assistant to City Administrator Bryce Atkins provided staff presentation and
responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Thomas Lopez Lara spoke in support of the ordinance.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Mayor Blankley requested the addition of the following language, “Except in
Designated Areas” to the end of title of the ordinance to further clarify the title.
Motion: to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the
ordinance.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Mayor
SECONDER: Tom Cline, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council
Member Cline, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
City Clerk Pham read aloud the title of the ordinance.
Motion: Introduce the ordinance with the clarification of the title as
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Chapter 19B
of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Smoking Pollution Control to Prohibit
Smoking at Multi-family Housing Properties and Public Events Except in
Designated Areas
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council
Member Cline, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
11.4. Discussion and Possible Direction Concerning Oversight/Administration of
Council-Adopted Downtown Initiatives
City Administrator Forbis provided staff presentation and responded to Council
Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
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Jeanie Rizzuto thanked City Administrator Forbis for having a meeting with
her with regard to the beautification of downtown and inquired how she and
other members of the community could get involved in the committee.
Ron Kirkish opined that downtown business owners should have longer
terms in the standing committee as opposed to the proposed one year.
Terence Fugazzi stated that the City should enforce the current codes.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Motion:
• To continue the current reporting structure for Council to receive
information concerning Downtown-related projects/issues;
• To form a City Council Downtown Committee for two years with the
first year focusing on the nine goals, and year two focusing on new
additional goals; and
• Council flesh out the goal parameters and the structure of the
committee at the March 13, 2023 City Council / Priority Setting
Workshop.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Council Member Cline, Council Member
Marques, Council Member Tovar
NAYS: Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council Member Hilton, Mayor Blankley
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Forbis provided an update on the Shark Ice Rink Arena and housing
update efforts.
12.1. PG&E Scheduling Impacts on City Projects
Director of Public Works Jordan provided a brief report and responded to Council
Member questions.
12.2. Downtown Parking Lot Update
Director of Public Works Jordan provided a brief report and responded to Council
Member questions.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Faber gave an update on the Civil Grand Jury Report and Housing Element.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1. Conference with Negotiator – Collective Bargaining Unit Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6, Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (4)
Collective Bargaining Unit: Gilroy Police Officers Association, Inc.,
Representing Gilroy Police Officers;
City Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, Assistant
City Administrator/Administrative Services & Human Resources Director;
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Anticipated Issue(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working
Conditions; Memorandum of Understanding: MOU Between City of Gilroy & Gilroy
Police Officers
The item was postponed to the February 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
N/A.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Blankley at 8:00 PM.
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 February 27, 2023.
Thai Nam Pham, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk