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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ARE TAKEN BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TAKES ACTION. Please keep
your comments to 3 minutes. Time restrictions may vary based on the Mayor's discretion.
Send written comments on any agenda item to publiccomments@cityofgilroy.org or City Hall, 7351 Rosanna
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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1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
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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. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
4. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
4.1. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
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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 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.
5. 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)
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, 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
6. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
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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 February 5, 2024 City Council
Regular Meeting
7.2. Accept and File Quarterly Cash and Investment Report as of December 31,
2023
7.3. Approval of Final Map and PIA Tract 10594 700 W. 6th Street Subdivision
7.4. Approval of Notice of Acceptance of Completion for Property Improvement
Agreement No. 2017-06, Ballybunion Dr and Santa Teresa Blvd
Roundabout
7.5. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving
a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment for $20,813 for a County of Santa
Clara Office of Emergency Management Training and Exercise Grant
7.6. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving
a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment of $33,080.66 for a County of Santa
Clara Health Care System Grant
8. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
8.1. Award a Contract in the amount of $408,134 to Blue Raster for Bicycle and
Pedestrian Geographic Information Systems Consultant Services and
Approve a Budget Amendment in the Measure B Fund
1. Staff Report: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Council:
a. Award a contract to Blue Raster for $408,134 for bicycle and
pedestrian geographic information systems consultant services, and
authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement and any
non-financial amendments to the agreement.
b. Adopt a resolution amending the FY24 adopted budget to increase
appropriations in the Measure B Fund (Fund 212) by $408,134.
8.2. Award a Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Design of
Two Traffic Signals Project No. 24-RFP-PW-498 in the amount of $149,854,
Approve a Project Contingency of $29,971, and Approve a Total Project
Expenditure of $179,825 for Design Services
1. Staff Report: Heba El-Guindy, Public Works Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
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Award a contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$149,854 and approve a project contingency of $29,971 for a total project
expenditure of $179,825 for the Design of Two Traffic Signals Project No. 24-
RFP-PW-498 and authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract and
associated documents.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
11.1. Consideration of a Ceasefire Resolution
1. Staff Report: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Council discussion and direction.
11.2. Consent of the Appointment of Beth Minor as Interim City Clerk (Retired
Annuitant) Effective February 27, 2024, and Adoption of a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving the Appointment and
Employment Agreement
1. Staff Report: LeeAnn McPhillips, Administrative Services and Human
Resources Director / Risk Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
a. Consent the City Administrator’s recommendation to appoint Beth
Minor as Interim City Clerk (as a retired annuitant) effective February
27, 2024.
b. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving
the appointment of Beth Minor as Interim City Clerk (Retired Annuitant)
pursuant to California Government Code Section 21221(h) and
authorizing the City Administrator to execute the employment
agreement.
11.3. Receive Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (FY24) Mid-Year Budget Report and Adopt a
Budget Amendment Resolution
1. Staff Report: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
a. Receive Mid-Year Budget Report for FY24.
b. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending
the Appropriations for FY24 in Fund 293.
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11.4. FY24 and FY25 Departmental Workplan Updates
1. Staff Report: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Council receive the report.
11.5. Council-Initiated Agenda Item Policy
1. Staff Report: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Council provide direction regarding the draft policy.
11.6. Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year-Ended
June 30, 2023
1. Staff Report: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept and file the report.
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1. 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.
14.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2)
Property: 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
Other Party to Negotiations: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment for sale or lease.
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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
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
May 2024
6 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
20 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m
Meetings are live streamed on the City of Gilroy’s website at gilroy.city/meetings and on
YouTube at https://bit.ly/45jor03.
Access the 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar at https://bit.ly/3LLzY1n.