08/21/2023 City Council Regular Meeting (01 - Preliminary Agenda)
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Marie Blankley
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rebeca Armendariz
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Fred Tovar
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The agenda for this meeting is outlined as follows:
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
1.3. Invocation
1.4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. Orders of the Day
1.7. Employee Introductions
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
3.1. Presentation from the League of California Cities
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
This part of the meeting allows public address on non-agenda topics within the Council's
jurisdiction. To speak, complete a Speaker's Card from the entrances and give it to the
City Clerk. Speaking time ranges from 1-3 minutes based on the Mayor's discretion.
Extended discussions or actions on non-agenda items are restricted by law. For Council
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action, the topic may be listed on a future agenda.
Email written comments on non-agenda topics to publiccomment@cityofgilroy.org or mail
to City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, by 1:00 pm on the meeting day. These
comments, available at City Hall, will be shared with the Council and included in the
meeting record. Late submissions will be shared as soon as possible. A 10-page limit
applies to hard-copy materials, but electronic submissions are unlimited.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco – Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library Joint
Powers Authority, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee, SCRWA
Council Member Armendariz – Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library Joint
Powers Authority (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa
Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
JPA Board (alternate), South County United for Health
Council Member Marques – ABAG, Downtown Committee, Gilroy Gardens Board of
Directors, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa Clara Valley Habitat
Agency Implementation Board, SCRWA (alternate)
Council Member Hilton – CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Authority JPA Board, South County United for Health (alternate), VTA Policy Advisory
Committee
Council Member Cline – Gilroy Economic Development Partnership (alternate), Gilroy
Sister Cities Association, Gilroy Youth Task Force, Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability
Authority Board, VTA Policy Advisory Committee (alternate), Visit Gilroy California Welcome
Center Board, VTA Mobility Partnership Committee
Council Member Tovar – Downtown Committee, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate),
Santa Clara County Expressway Plan 2040 Advisory Board, Santa Clara Valley Water
Commission, SCRWA, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team
Mayor Blankley – ABAG (alternate), CalTrain Policy Group, Downtown Committee, Gilroy
Economic Development Partnership, Gilroy Sister Cities Association (alternate), Gilroy
Youth Task Force, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee, SCRWA,
South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Board of Directors, VTA Mobility
Partnership Committee
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
6. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items under the Consent Calendar are deemed routine and approved with one motion. If a Council
member or a member of the public wishes for a separate discussion on an item, it must be requested
for removal before the Council's approval vote. If removed, the item will be discussed in its original
order. 7.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the August 7, 2023 City Council Regular
Meeting
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7.2. Accept and File Quarterly Cash and Investment Report as of June 30, 2023
7.3. Approval of the Annual Evaluation Report for the Santa Clara County Multi-
Jurisdictional Program for Public Information Associated with the
Community Rating System of the National Flood Insurance Program
7.4. Authorization to Approve Application to Receive Grant Funds from the
California Youth Community Access Grant Program
7.5. Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 16B, Sidewalk Vending, to the
Gilroy City Code
8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
8.1. Award of Contract to Perkins & Will for the Preparation of 'Basis of Design'
Documents for the Gilroy Ice Center and Approve a Contract Expenditure
of $275,000
1. Staff Report: Karl Bjarke, Interim Public Works Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
a) Award a contract to Perkins & Will in the amount of $250,000 and
approve an additional project contingency of $25,000 (10%) for a total
amount of $275,000 for the preparation of ‘Basis of Design’ documents
related to the Gilroy Ice Center project; and
b) Authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract and associated
documents. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (NONE)
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10.1. Selection and Appointment of Youth Commission Members
1. Staff Report: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review the applications and interviews from the candidates and proceed with
the formal appointment of suitable candidates to the vacant positions within
the Youth Commission. 10.2. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Gilroy Amending Section 2.13 of
the Gilroy City Code to Modify the Regular Meeting Schedule of the City
Council
1. Staff Report: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the
ordinance; and
b) Introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending
Chapter 2 relating to the Regular Meeting Schedule of the City Council.
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11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
11.1. Presentation of the Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Utilities Rate
Study; Adoption of Resolution Commencing the Proposition 218 Noticing
Process, and Setting October 16, 2023, as the Date for the Public Hearing
to Adopt Water and Wastewater Rates
1. Staff Report: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
a) Receive report; and
b) Adopt resolution:
1. Declaring intent to adjust water and wastewater rates;
2. Commencing the Proposition 218 noticing process; and
3. Setting October 16, 2023, as the date for the Public Hearing for the
adoption of the new proposed water and wastewater rates. 11.2. Provide Direction on Extension of Temporary Outdoor Dining Program
11.3. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Reimburse Expenditures for Costs
Incurred in Connection with the Gilroy Ice Center Project
1. Staff Report: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Action to approve a Resolution of Intention to Reimburse Expenditures for
Costs Incurred In Connection with the Gilroy Ice Center Project (the
“Project”).
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
12.1. Gilroy 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
12.2. Santa Teresa Interim Fire Station Update
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETING DATES
September 2023
11 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
18 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
October 2023
2 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
16 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
November 2023
6 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
20 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
December 2023
4 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
11 Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m
18 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m -CANCELED-
Meetings are webstreamed on the City of Gilroy’s website at gilroy.city/meetings.