06/19/2023 City Council Regular Meeting Adopted 07/10/2023
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City of Gilroy
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 19, 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 Armendariz led the pledge of allegiance.
1.1 Invocation
There was none.
1.2 City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Pham reported on the posting of the agenda.
1.3 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 1.4 Orders of the Day
There were none.
1.5 Employee Introductions
Police Chief Espinoza introduced Chris Silva and Jesus Cortez, who were
promoted to Corporal and Sergeant, respectively.
Assistant to City Administrator Atkins introduced Daniel Scott, Community
Resilience Coordinator.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
There were none.
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:
Ron Kirkish spoke about the Council Member's attendance at meetings.
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Michelle Campbell gave a report about the Downtown Wine and Art Walk
event.
Sharon Luna invited the council and public to a town hall meeting at San
Martín's Lions Club on June 29, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The meeting will focus
on the critical topic of lead in the environment.
Robert Zepeda addressed the council, expressing concerns about the
decline of the United States.
Cristian Moadragon emphasized the importance of building a stronger
community and urged everyone to collaborate for that purpose.
Wes White advocated for the rights and well-being of the LGBT+
community.
Todd Langton advocated for the unhoused population and appealed to
the Council to display greater compassion toward them.
Robert Aguirre also advocated for the unhoused individuals and voiced
his concerns to the Council.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco had no report.
Council Member Armendariz had no report.
Council Member Marques reported on Downtown Committee and Santa Clara Valley
Habitat Agency Governing Board.
Council Member Cline reported on the Garlic City Car Show.
Council Member Tovar reported on SCRWA, the Garlic City Car Show, Juneteenth
acknowledgment, visiting Gallery 1202 for the "Flamin' Hot" art show by Ruben Dario Villa,
and attending John Ballard's retirement.
Mayor Blankley reported VTA Board of Directors, CalTrain Policy Group, and SCRWA.
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
There were none.
6. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
7 BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
7.1. Interviews for Open Seats on Boards, Commissions, and Committees with
Terms Expired or Vacant as of June 19, 2023, for Future Appointment
Scheduled for July 10, 2023
City Clerk Pham provided a brief report to Council.
Council accepted the two late applications for open seats and proceeded
to interview applicants.
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8. CITY COUNCIL TRAINING
City Attorney Faber provided the training to Council and responded to Council Member
questions.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Blankley asked Council if there is any item they wish to pull from the Consent
Calendar. Council Armendariz requested that Item No. 9.9 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley opened
Public Comment.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar except for Item No. 9.9.
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
9.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the June 5, 2023 City Council Regular
Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
9.2. Accept the Appointment of a Representative to the Sourcewise Advisory
Council with a Term Ending June 30, 2026.
A motion was made to accept the Parks and Recreation Commission’s
recommendation of Dyanne Hofstad to serve on the Sourcewise Advisory
Council with a term ending June 30, 2026.
9.3. Approve a Second Amendment to the Agreement with SDI Presence for
Information Technology (IT) Consulting and Project Support Services for
an additional $120,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $309,000
A motion was made to approve the second amendment to the agreement with
SDI Presence.
9.4. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving
a Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Amendment for $18,404 for an Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2023-43
9.5. Approval of a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Lynx Technologies
for Geographic Information System (GIS) Support and Maintenance for an
additional $96,775, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $448,590
A motion was made to approve the fifth amendment with Lynx Technologies.
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9.6. Approve First Amendment to Agreement with The Pun Group LLP for a
Two-Year Extension to Provide Annual Financial Audit and Reporting
Services with a Revised Not-to-Exceed Amount of $388,364
A motion was made to approve the first amendment to the agreement with The
Pun Group LLP.
9.7. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the FY23 Annual
Citywide Curb Ramp Project No. 23-PW-280 and Approval of a Final
Contract with J.J.R. Construction in the Amount of $159,065
A motion was made to approve the Notice of Acceptance.
9.8. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Gilroy Crossings Phase II
Commercial/Industrial Planned Unit Development Zone District for
Property Located at 6970 Camino Arroyo
A motion was made to adopt the Ordinance.
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 2023-06
9.9. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Adding
Chapter 5 to the Gilroy City Code Relating to Banning the Use of Certain
Public Rights-of-Way as Sleeping or Living Accommodations
Council Member Armendariz pulled the item out of the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
The following members spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance:
Robert Aguirre
Tristia Bauman
Todd Langton
Wes White
Ron Kirkish spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Cristian Moadragon spoke on the need for unity to find the solution to
address the issue of homelessness.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt the Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Adding Chapter 5 to the Gilroy City Code Relating to Banning the Use of
Certain Public Rights-of-Way as Sleeping or Living Accommodations
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco, Council Member Cline, Council
Member Marques, Council Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
NAYS: Council Member Armendariz
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 2023-07
10. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
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10.1. Approve the Purchase of Three Public Works Vehicles (One 2024 Ford
F650 with Rugby Dump Bed; One 2024 Ford F650 Utility Truck with
Hydraulic Telescopic Crane and Vanair Hydraulic Drive Air Compressor;
and One 2024 Ford F750 Water Tank Truck with 1500 Gallon Water Tank
and Honda WB20XT External Gas Engine) in the Combined Amount of
$518,125
Assistant City Administrator LeeAnn McPhillips provided staff presentation and
responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
Motion: Waive the requirement for a single bid submittal from Transwest
Truck Center, LLC for Project No. 23-PW-283 and award the Purchase of
Three Public Works Vehicles:
• One 2024 Ford F650 with Rugby Dump Bed from Transwest Truck
Center, LLC in the amount of $110,625 (Project No. 23-PW-282)
• One 2024 Ford F650 Utility Truck with Hydraulic Telescopic Crane
and Vanair Hydraulic Drive Air Compressor from Transwest Truck
Center, LLC in the amount of $276,500 (Project No. 23-PW-283)
• One 2024 Ford F750 Water Tank Truck with 1500 Gallon Water Tank
and Honda WB20XT External Gas Engine from Transwest Truck
Center, LLC in the amount of $131,000 (Project No. 23-PW-284);
Approve up to $15,000 as a contingency should there be any year/model
or commodity surcharges or modifications placed on these vehicles
and authorize the City Administrator to execute the purchase contracts
and associated documents.
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 Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
10.2. Authorize the City to Enter into a Ten-year Master Services and Purchasing
Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc., to Purchase the Police Officer
Safety and Fleet Bundle to Include Body-Worn Cameras, Conducted
Energy Weapons (Tasers), In-Car Camera System, and Digital Evidence
Storage for $3,791,290
Police Captain Rocha provided staff presentation and responded to Council
Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment. There being no speaker, Mayor
Blankley closed Public Comment.
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Motion: Authorize the City of Gilroy to enter a ten-year Master Services
and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. for $3,791,290 to
upgrade and replace the Police Department's body-worn cameras,
conducted-energy weapons (Tasers), in-car cameras, and digital evidence
storage capabilities and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
Master Services and Purchasing Agreement and related purchasing
documents.
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
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
13. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
13.1. South County Youth Task Force Report
Police Chief Espinoza introduced South County Youth Task Force Coordinator
Cruz, who provided staff presentation for 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, and 13.4, collectively
and responded to Council Member questions.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment for items 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, and 13.4.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
Council received the report for Item 12.1.
13.2. Ratification of the First and Second Amendment, and Approval of a Third
Amendment, to the Agreement with Community Solutions in an Amount
Not to Exceed $401,800 for Support with South County Youth Task Force
Strategies
Motion: Ratify the First and Second Amendments to the AGreement with
Community Solutions.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Fred Tovar, 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
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Motion: Approve a Third Amendment to the agreement with Community
Solutions for a total not-to-exceed amount of $401,800 to continue to
provide programs and services for disadvantaged at-risk youth in South
County utilizing South County Youth Task Force’s grant funds and
contributions and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
Amendment.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member
SECONDER: Tom Cline, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco,
Council Member Cline, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
13.3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Budget Amendment in Fiscal Year
2023-24 Adding an Additional $331,406 from the County of Santa Clara,
District Attorney Office to the South County Youth Task Force Fund 227
Motion: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving a budget amendment in Fiscal Year 2023-24 adding an
additional $331,406 in expenditures and offsetting revenue from the
County of Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office to the South County
Youth Task Force Fund 227.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Armendariz, Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco,
Council Member Cline, Council Member Marques, Council
Member Tovar, Mayor Blankley
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2023-44
13.4. Amendment to a Service Agreement with the County of Santa Clara
Probation Department for the South County Youth Task Force Violence
Prevention Services for FY 2024-2027
Motion: Approve an amendment to the Service Agreement with the County
of Santa Clara Probation Department for South County Youth Task Force
Violence Prevention Programs and authorize the City Administrator to
execute the Amendment to the Service Agreement and related documents.
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
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14. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
There was no report.
15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report.
16. ADJOURNMENT IN CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH
Mayor Blankley adjourned the meeting in celebration of Juneteenth at 8:41 PM.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a special
meeting of the City Council of the City of Gilroy on July 10, 2023.
Thai Nam Pham, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk