04/03/2023 City Council Regular Meeting Adopted 04/17/2023
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City of Gilroy
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 3, 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
Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3. Invocation
Pastor Malcolm MacPhail from New Hope 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
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tom Cline, Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Member
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Marie Blankley, Mayor
Absent Zach Hilton, Council Member 1.6. Orders of the Day
There were none.
1.7. Employee Introductions
Police Chief Espinoza introduced Veronica Najera Ruiz, Police Records
Technician, and Heidi Bates, Public Safety Communicator.
Administrative Services Director McPhillips introduced Armando Zepeda, Senior
Equipment Mechanic.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
There were none.
3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
3.1. Annual Presentation from Visit Gilroy/California Welcome Center
Visit Gilroy Executive Director Frank Johnson provided the annual presentation to
Council and responded to Council Member questions.
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3.2. 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.
Jeff Orth spoke about the upcoming festival and events happening in the
City.
Gregory Felios requested Council to focus on promoting City’s events.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco had nothing to report.
Council Member Armendariz reported about last Saturday's Cesar Chavez celebration
event. She also informed the public about the Fair for families with children with autism
occurring on April 22, 2023, at the Civic Plaza.
Council Member Marques reported on Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors and thanked folks
for attending the downtown clean-up on March 25, 2023.
Council Member Cline reported attending the retreats for the Gilroy California Welcome
Center Board and the Chamber of Commerce.
Council Member Tovar reported on Gilroy Unified School District.
Mayor Blankley reported on the State of the City Address. She also reported that she
attended the sneak peek event of the Gilroy Youth Impact Center held by Digital Nest on
March 23, 2023, and met with Dignity Moves on March 22, 2023.
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
5.1. Letter of Support – California High Speed Rail Authority Application for
Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program Grant
Mayor Blankley asked Council if they would like to express support for this item.
The item received majority support.
6. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Blankley asked Council Members if they wish to pull an item out of the Calendar.
Council Member Armendariz requested that Item No. 7.3 be pulled out of the Consent
Calendar.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed
Public Comment.
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Motion:
Approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Item No. 7.3.
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 Marques, Council Member Tovar, Mayor
Blankley
ABSENT: Council Member Hilton
7.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the March 20, 2023 City Council Regular
Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
7.2. Resolution of The City Council of The City of Gilroy Proclaiming April 2023
as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2023.16
7.3. Approval of the Updated Purchasing Policy Inclusive of Wage Theft Policy
Statement
Item was pulled out of the Consent Calendar.
7.4. Approval of the Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District (GTBID)
Annual Report as Submitted by Visit Gilroy/California Welcome Center
Gilroy for the Period of January 1, 2022 Through December 31, 2022
A motion was made to approve the Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District
Annual Report.
7.3. Approval of the Updated Purchasing Policy Inclusive of Wage Theft Policy
Statement
Council Member Armendariz requested Council to have the item be discussed at
a future City Council meeting. Her request did not receive majority support.
Motion:
Approve the updated purchasing policy inclusive of the wage theft policy
statement.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Mayor
AYES: Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council Member Cline, Council
Member Marques, Mayor Blankley
NAYS: Council Member Armendariz, Council Member Tovar
ABSENT: Council Member Hilton
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8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Adopt the 2022 Sewer System Master Plan
Public Works Director Jordan introduced Tony Akel from Akel Engineering Group,
Inc., who provided presentations for Public Hearing Items 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.
Finance Director Sangha also provided staff presentation. Director Jordan, Mr.
Akel, and Director Sangha responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Hearing at 7:04 PM. There being no speakers,
Mayor Blankley closed Public Hearing at 7:04 PM.
Motion:
Adopt a resolution approving the 2022 Sewer System Master Plan.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Tom Cline, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco,
Council Member Cline, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
ABSENT: Council Member Hilton Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2023-17
9.2. Adopt the 2022 Water Master Plan
Mayor Blankley opened Public Hearing at 7:05 PM. There being no speakers,
Mayor Blankley closed Public Hearing at 7:05 PM.
Motion:
Adopt the resolution approving the 2022 Water System Master Plan.
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 Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
ABSENT: Council Member Hilton
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2023-18
9.3. Adopt the 2022 Storm Drainage System Master Plan
Mayor Blankley opened Public Hearing at 7:06 PM. There being no speakers,
Mayor Blankley closed Public Hearing at 7:06 PM.
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Motion:
Adopt a Resolution to approve the 2022 Storm Drainage System Master Plan.
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 Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
ABSENT: Council Member Hilton
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2023-19
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10.1. Appointment to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees with Open
Vacancies
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
Council appointed Vincent Saso and Terence Fugazzi to the Parks and
Recreation Commission with terms expiring December 31, 2025.
11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
11.1. Enhancing the Access to the Internet and Technology for Gilroy’s Youth Assistant to the City Administrator Atkins provided staff presentation and
responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
Council provided no further direction to Staff.
11.2. Consideration of Creating a Job Protection Policy Assistant to the City Administrator Atkins provided staff presentation and
responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
Council provided no further direction to Staff.
11.3. Review and Approve an Extension to the Memorandum of Understanding
and Related Salary Schedules for the Gilroy Police Officers Association for
the Period Ending June 30, 2025
Administrative Services and Human Resources Director McPhillips provided staff
presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
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Motion:
Approve the Extension and Supplemental Agreement to the MOU with the GPOA
for the Period Ending June 30, 2025 and adopt the Salary Schedule Resolution.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco,
Council Member Cline, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
ABSENT: Council Member Hilton
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2023-20
11.4. Updates to Employment Agreement for City Administrator Jimmy Forbis
Mayor Blankley provided a brief presentation and responded to Council Member
questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
Motion:
Approve the Employment Agreement for City Administrator Jimmy Forbis.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco,
Council Member Cline, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
ABSENT: Council Member Hilton 11.5. Report on Potential Temporary/Emergency Housing at Gilroy Transit Center City Administrator Forbis provided staff presentation and responded to Council
Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Ron Kirkish complimented City Administrator Forbis’s presentation and
reminisced on his experience in San Francisco. He also expressed that the
City needs help the best it can but need a united front with every elected
official statewide to speak as one voice to Sacramento.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Forbis provided a brief report and responded to Council Member
questions.
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13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Faber provided a brief report and responded to Council Member questions.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Blankley adjourned the meeting 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 April 17, 2023.
Thai Nam Pham, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk