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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Marie Blankley
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rebeca Armendariz
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Fred Tovar
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your comments to 3 minutes. Time restrictions may vary based on the Mayor's discretion.
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Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by 1 p.m. on the meeting day will be distributed to the City Council
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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
2.1. Proclamation Proclaiming January 29 – February 2, 2024 as Catholic
Schools Week at St. Mary School in Gilroy
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
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
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discussions or actions on non-agenda items are restricted by law. For Council action, the topic
may be listed on a future agenda.
Email written comments on non-agenda topics to publiccomments@cityofgilroy.org or mail them
to City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, by 1:00 p.m. 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
Gardens Board of Directors (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
5.1. Council Information Request – Animal Services Cost Comparison
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.
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7.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the January 8, 2024 City Council Regular
Meeting
7.2. Adoption of the City of Gilroy Donation and Fundraising Policy
7.3. Claim of Gilroy Arroyo One, LLC and Gilroy Arroyo Two, LLC (The City
Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall
constitute a denial of the claim)
8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS (NONE)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (NONE)
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10.1. Downtown Parklet Program
1. Staff Report: Victoria Valencia, Economic Development Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
1. Council to receive the report of the recent downtown business parklet
interest survey; and
2. Provide policy direction to:
a. Pursue a downtown parklet program; or
b. End the development of a downtown parklet program and direct staff
regarding any existing parklet permits. 11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
11.1. Resolution Establishing Gilroy Police Department Towing Rates
1. Staff Report: Pedro Espinoza, Police Chief
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution establishing tow rates pursuant to Section 24A.8 -
Regulations, of the Gilroy City Code Chapter 24A - Towing Services. 11.2. Quality-of-Life Police Officer Program
1. Staff Report: Pedro Espinoza, Police Chief
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
1. Council approve the City’s permanent Quality-of Life-Officer Program; and
2. Approve the reclassification of a Police Officer to a Police Corporal in the
Quality-of-Life Officer Program; and
3. Adopt a resolution updating the City’s Position Control List for Fiscal Year
2024-25 (FY25).
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11.3. City Council Downtown Committee (Part 2) - Subcommittee Reports and
Recommendations – Beautification of Downtown and Noise Ordinance
1. Staff Report: Gilroy Downtown Committee
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Council discussion and direction regarding the report and recommendations
provided by the Downtown Committee’s Beautification of Downtown and
Noise Ordinance Subcommittees. 11.4. Consent to the Appointment of Heba El-Guindy as Public Works Director
1. Staff Report: LeeAnn McPhillips, Administrative Services and Human
Resources Director / Risk Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Consent to the City Administrator’s recommendation to appoint Heba El-
Guindy to the department head position of Public Works Director.
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2)
Property: City-Owned 536 Acres at Hecker Pass (Including Gilroy Gardens
Theme Park), 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA (APN’s: 810-17-024,
810-17-026, 810-17-029, 810-17-030, 810-17-031, 810-18-002, 810-18-013,
810-19-005, 810-19-007, 810-19-010, 810-19-011, 810-19-014)
Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Victoria Valencia,
Economic Development Manager
Other Parties to Negotiations: Paul Nakamoto, Bay.Org (DBA Aquarium of
the Bay/Bay Ecotarium); Chris Sutton, Select Contracts; Nicholas Singer,
Purchase Capital;
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment for sale or lease.
14.2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UNIT Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17A.11 (4);
Collective Bargaining Units: Local 2805, IAFF Fire Unit Representing Gilroy
Fire Fighters
City Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator, LeeAnn McPhillips, HR
Director
Anticipated Issues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working
Conditions; Memorandums of Understanding: City of Gilroy and Gilroy Fire
Fighters Local 2805.
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14.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec. 17A.8(a)(2);
Properties: 10th Street Bridge: APNs 808-19-007, 799-30-006, 799-30-007,
808-19-020, 808-50-999, Thomas Luchessa Bridge: APNs 808-21-025, 808-
21-023, 808-21-021, 808-21-018, New Fire Station: APNs 808-18-003, 808-19-
029
Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Other Party to
Negotiations: Glen Loma Corporation, John M. Filice, Jr.;
Negotiating Price and terms of payment regarding purchase, sale.
15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Report of any action taken in Closed Session and vote or abstention of each Council
Member if required by Government Code Section 54957.1 and GCC Section 17A.13 (a);
Public Report of the vote to continue in closed session if required under GCC Section
17A.11 (e).
16. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETING DATES
February 2024
5 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
26 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
March 2024
4 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
18 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
April 2024
8 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
15 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
Meetings are live streamed on the City of Gilroy’s website at gilroy.city/meetings and on
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Access the 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar at https://bit.ly/3LLzY1n.