06/03/2024 City Council Regular MeetingCity Council Regular Meeting
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City Council Meeting Action Minutes
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Cline led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3. Invocation
None
1.4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda City Clerk Minor advised the
agenda was posted on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 1:27 PM.
1.5. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Dion Bracco, Council Member
Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Member
Zach Hilton, Council Member
Tom Cline, Council Member
Fred Tovar, Council Member arrived at 6:19 P.M.
Marie Blankley, Mayor
Absent None
1.6. Orders of the Day
None
1.7. Employee Introductions
None
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
None
3. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
None
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.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment
Ron Kirkish read an email to the City Council regarding an item at the last
Council meeting.
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Robert Butler let the Council know that he is on the board of the
downtown theater and is starting the Gilroy Future Filmmakers, and
requested information on how to apply for grants.
Robert Zepeda spoke about the H5N1 Avian Flu and what affect it
could have on people and the lack of food.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
5. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Member Bracco advised that the library is providing daily lunches for kids
on a first come first served basis for the summer.
Council Member Armendariz No report.
Council Member Marques advised that Gilroy Gardens attendance and revenue
were down about 20 percent likely caused by the unusually rainy season. Lakeside
Splash opened on Memorial Day weekend.
Council Member Hilton reported Silicon Valley Clean Energy Board approved a
contract with clear result for support on design and implementation of the commercial
and industrial CNI decarbonization program. The Pride Flag was raised in honor of
Pride Month.
Council Member Cline No report.
Council Member Tovar No report.
Mayor Blankley noted that Caltrain will be at the August 5, 2024 Council meeting
to discuss grade separations and electrification.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the May 20, 2024 City Council
Regular Meeting.
6.2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting
the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
6.3. Approve First Amendment to the Agreement with HdL Companies
for the City's Business License Tax Administration Services.
6.4. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Road
Rehabilitation Projects for Funding by Senate Bill 1, the Road
Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Funds.
6.5. Claim of Isabel Christensen (The City Administrator recommends a
"yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the
claim).
6.6. Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30
(Zoning), Article XI (Residential Use Tables) in Conformance with
the City of Gilroy 2023-2031 Housing Element.
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Mayor Blankley noted a correction was needed to the May 20, 2024
minutes under her Council Comments. The group name should be
South County Task Force. Ms. Minor noted she would make the
change.
Mayor Blankley requested to pull Agenda Item Numbers 6.3 and 6.4
and the full Council agreed.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: To approve Consent Calendar Nos. 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, and 6.6.
RESULTS: PASS: 6-1 ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT: TOVAR
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: (6.2) Resolution No. 2024-24
Enactment No.: (6.6) Ordinance No. 2024-01
MOTION: To approve Consent Calendar Nos. 6.3, 6.4.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0 ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Tom Cline, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: (6.4) Resolution No. 2024-25
7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
7.1. Approval of an Agreement for Services in the Amount of up to
$517,668 with Innovative Claims Solutions, Inc. for Workers
Compensation Program Claims Administration.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
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There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Approve an Agreement for Services with Innovative
Claims Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $197,935 for workers
compensation program claims administration for the period July 1,
2024 through June 30, 2026 with an option to extend up to an
additional three years in the amounts of $103,443 (FY 27), $106,547
(FY 28), and $109,743 (FY 29), for a total potential contract amount
of $517,668. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the
Agreement.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
8.PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Setting the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY25) for the
Gilroy Community Library Project Bonds.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Gilroy setting the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25 with respect
to the general obligation bonds for the Gilroy Community
Library Project.
RESULTS: PASS: 7-0 ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2024-29
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10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
10.1. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding among Local
Public Agencies in Santa Clara County for the Countywide Food
Recovery Program.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public
Comment.
MOTION: Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) and Authorize the City Administrator to execute this MOU
that will allow the City to participate in the Santa Clara County
Food Recovery Program (Food Recovery Program) for California
Senate Bill 1383 compliance.
RESULTS: PASS: 7-0
MOVER: Tom Cline, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation;
Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of 54956.9 and Gilroy City
Code Section 17A.11(3)(a); Case Names:
1. WENDY TOWNER; FRANCISCO AGUILERA; NICK MCFARLAND;
JUSTIN BATES; BRYNN OTA-MATTHEWS; GABRIELLA GAUS;
HARRY DE LA VEGA; BARBARA V. AGUIRRE; ALBERTO
ROMERO; BARBARA J. AGUIRRE; LESLEY SANCHEZ, a minor,
by and through her Guardian ad Litem Diana Galindo; and
LESLIE ANDRES, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem
Laura Rodriguez, Plaintiffs, vs. GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL
ASSOCIATION, INC., a California Nonprofit Corporation; FIRST
ALARM SECURITY & PATROL, INC., a California Corporation;
CITY OF GILROY; and DOES 1 to 100, inclusive, Defendants;
Santa Clara County Superior Court; Case No. 19CV358256; Filed
November 12, 2019, Fifth Amended Complaint: July 23, 2021
2. VERONICA HENDERSON, Plaintiffs, vs. GILROY GARLIC
FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION, INC., a California Nonprofit
Corporation; FIRST ALARM SECURITY & PATROL, INC., a
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California Corporation; CITY OF GILROY; CENTURY ARMS,
INC.; and DOES 1 to 125, inclusive, Defendants; Santa Clara
County Superior Court; Case No. 19CV358256; Filed: October
30, 2020, Second Amended Complaint: July 18, 2022
3. JUAN SALAZAR; LORENA SALAZAR; LYANN SALAZAR, a
minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem Juan Salazar;
EDUARDO PONCE; and DASHA PIMENTAL, a minor, by and
through her Guardian ad Litem Eduardo Ponce, Plaintiffs, vs.
GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION, INC., a California
Nonprofit Corporation; FIRST ALARM SECURITY & PATROL,
INC., a California Corporation; CITY OF GILROY; CENTURY
ARMS, INC.; and DOES 1 to 125, inclusive, Defendants; Santa
Clara County Superior Court; Case No. 19CV358256; Filed:
September 10, 2020, Third Amended Complaint: July 27, 2021
14.2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section
17A.11 (2); Employee Name/Title: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator
MOTION: Go into Closed Session.
RESULTS: PASS: 7-0
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Mayor
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Blankley advised no reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETING DATES
Meeting was adjourned at 8:21 P.M.
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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.
/s/Beth Minor
Interim City Clerk