06/17/2024 City Council Regular MeetingCity Council Regular Meeting
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Blankley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3. Invocation
1.4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
Interim City Clerk Minor reported the agenda was posted on Thursday,
June 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM.
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. Orders of the Day
1.7. Employee Introductions
Community Services Director, Sharon Goei, introduced Deserie De
Leon, Office Assistant I; and Alecs Meza, Building Inspector.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
3. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
4. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
4.1. Presentation by Silicon Valley Creates of its Interim Report on the Elevate
Gilroy Through the Arts Grant Program.
4.2. 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.
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
Marie Blankley, Mayor
Absent None
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John Daley spoke regarding the tax measure and is in support of it.
Robert Zepeda spoke about the need to do away with taxes at all levels.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
5. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco thanked the Gilroy Library for their $20,000 donation and
advised on June 22, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. there will be a dedication of the Donald “Elvis”
Prieto Park.
Council Member Armendariz attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA
Board meeting and they decided to maintain its 4% discount on electric generation costs.
Council Member Marques None
Council Member Hilton attended the VTA Policy Advisory Committee where they
continue to conduct outreach to member agencies to improve travel speed, reliability,
and overall appeal of public transportation.
Council Member Cline thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the great Car Show held
on Saturday; additionally, the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority held a
South County region radio emergency drill on May 23,2024 to test the emergency radio
system.
Council Member Tovar gave thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for the car show.
He also advised that Council Member Bracco is the new Chair for the South County
Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA).
Mayor Blankley attended the VTA board meeting and noted the excitement for the
groundbreaking for the Light Rail that goes to Eastridge Shopping Center. She noted her
attendance at the Gilroy Downtown Live music event and the Car show.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the June 3, 2024 City Council Regular
Meeting.
6.2. Claim of Maria Garcia (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim).
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: TO APPROVE ITEMS 6.1 AND 6.2.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Tom Cline, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
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AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON, CLINE,
TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
7.1. Award a Three-Year Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,064,272 to
Cal-West Lighting & Signal Maintenance, Inc. for Traffic Signal and
Streetlight Maintenance and Repair Services.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Award a three-year Contract (Contract) in a total amount not to exceed
$1,064,272 to Cal-West Lighting & Signal Maintenance, Inc. for traffic signal and
streetlight maintenance and repair services and authorize the City Administrator
to execute the Contract and associated documents.
RESULTS: PASS: 7- 0
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, 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 Calling and Giving
Notice of, on Its Own Motion, the Submission to the Electors of the City of
Gilroy at a Special Municipal Election, to be Consolidated with the Statewide
General Election on November 5, 2024, a Ballot Measure Proposal to Add a
0.25% Dedicated Public Safety Special Transactions and Use Tax.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Jim Wyatt spoke in support of the tax measure and the need for the funds for public
safety.
Jeff MacPhail supports the tax measure and urged the Council to approve the resolution.
Ron Kirkish supports the tax measure.
Robert Zepeda spoke against the tax measure.
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Maria Aquilar was interested to know if this tax measure would take care of the cost of
overtime.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Calling and Giving Notice of the Submission to the Electors of the City of
Gilroy at a Special Municipal Election, to be Consolidated with the Statewide
General Election on November 5, 2024, a Ballot Measure Proposal to Add a
0.25% Dedicated Public Safety Special Transactions and Use Tax.
RESULTS: PASS: 6-1 ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON, CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES: BRACCO
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2024-26
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
10.1. Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) Justice and Mental
Health Collaboration Program
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Greg Felios noted that this is a great opportunity to bring in professional help.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
10.2. Adopt a Resolution Setting the 2024 Fireworks Service Fee for Impacts
on City Fire and Police Services Related to the Sale and Use of Safe and
Sane Fireworks Pursuant to Gilroy City Code Chapter 10A.
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 2024 Fireworks Service Fee for impacts on City Fire and
Police Services related to the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks
pursuant to Gilroy City Code Chapter 10A.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0 ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON, CLINE,
TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2024-27
10.3. Approve the Attached Third Amendment to Agreement with the City of
Morgan Hill for Providing Staff Services for the Implementation of
Stormwater Permitting Requirements and Environmental Services.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with the City of
Morgan Hill to provide shared staff services to the City of Gilroy for
stormwater pollution prevention compliance and environmental
management services, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
Amendment and related documents.
RESULTS: PASS: 7- 0
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Tom Cline, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON, CLINE,
TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator, Jimmy Forbis, noted there are over 650 youth registered in
over 50 summer camps and over 1,00 youth registered for swim classes at
Christopher High School. The Gilroy Museum has seen an 11% increase in
visitors.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney, Andy Faber reported on the Good Neighbor versus the Regents
of the University of California case regarding an Environmental Impact Report
and the California Appellate court decision.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec. 17A.8 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: John M. Filice Jr,. Glen Loma Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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MOTION: To 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:
Council went into the Closed Session at 8:06 P.M.
15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened from the Closed Session at 8:31 P.M. Mayor Blankley advised no
reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:31 P.M.
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