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CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Tovar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3. Invocation
Bishop Mark Fullmer, Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints led the
Invocation.
1.4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
Interim City Clerk Beth Minor announced the agenda was posted on Friday,
August 16, 2024 at 8:12 A.M.
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
Marie Blankley, Mayor
Absent None
1.6. Orders of the Day
1.7. Employee Introductions
LeeAnn McPhillips introduced newly promoted Senior Facilities Specialist
Paul Gimenez.
Heba-El Guindy introduced Public Works Management Analyst Karen
Gumin, and Maintenance Worker I Eric O’Connor.
Fire Division Chief Summers introduced Firefighters Eleazar Pagatpatan,
and Adrian Calderon.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
3. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
4. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
4.1. Annual Presentation by the Parks and Recreation Commission
Patricia Bentson presented the annual Parks and Recreation Commission
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report.
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.
Kenny Silva read the beginning of the United Sovereign Americans proposed
resolution for a valid 2024 General Election.
Josephine Kawanami continued reading the resolution.
Joanie Murphy continued reading the resolution.
Jean read the final section of the resolution.
Teresa Higginson concluded the presentation from the United Sovereign Americans
group.
Jim Wyatt spoke in favor of Ballot Measure C and the need for public safety funding.
James Suner requested Council agendize an item regarding his Greeenfield Project.
Zachariah DeLaRosa spoke regarding the need for assistance for the homeless in
Gilroy.
Elaine Goodinghamitlon let the Council know about the problems with trash, mice,
flies, feral cats, and kids congregating at the Garlic Farm RV Park.
Ron Kirkish spoke regarding an issue he has with the Registrar of Voters Office
sending ballots to his house for his grown son who lives out of the area.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
5. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco No report.
Council Member Armendariz announced that on Sunday, August 25, 2024, the San
Jose Earthquakes Foundation would be holding a youth soccer clinic at South Valley
Middle School.
Council Member Marques No report.
Council Member Hilton spoke regarding the VTA Policy Advisory Committee Better
Bus Stop Program to install amenities and site improvements at their 3200 bus
stops.
Council Member Cline gave a shout out to the Gilroy Rodeo and noted what a great
event it was.
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Council Member Tovar thanked the Gilroy Downtown Business Association for the
music events held over the last several months. He also acknowledged the Gilroy
Rodeo.
Mayor Blankley reported that she attended the Santa Clara County All Mayor’s
meeting where they discussed Proposition 1 that passed last spring, and retail theft
legislation. She also noted that she would be accepting the grant money for the new
crosswalk in front of the Gateway Apartments.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the July 29, 2024 and August 5,
2024 City Council Regular Meeting.
6.2. Time Extension for a Vesting Tentative Map to Subdivide 3.37 acres
for a 45 Unit Townhome Planned Development on Royal Way, APN
799-44-93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 101, 109 & 110, Gilroy, CA 95020 (File
Number TM 21-04).
6.3. Acceptance of Cash and Investment Report as of June 30, 2024.
6.4. Approval of Notice of Acceptance of Completion for FY24 Annual
CDBG Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Project No. 24-PW-285 (Phase 1).
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: To Approve Agenda Item Nos. 6.1-6.4.
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:
7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.1. Selection and Appointment of Youth Commission Members.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
The Council appointed the following youth:
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1-year term:
Alfred James
2-year terms:
Anna Nguyen
Karin Sandoval Rodriguez
Jacob Ortega
Sofia Romero
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
10.1. Award a Contract to Paired Power in the Amount of $172,903 for the
Purchase and Installation of Two PairTree Solar EV Chargers and
Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: To Adopt a resolution amending Fiscal Year 2024 budget; and
Award a contract to Paired Power for the purchase and installation of two
PairTree Solar EV Chargers and associated support products and authorize
the City Administrator to execute the agreement.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON, CLINE,
TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2024-40
10.2. Special Event Permit Process and Program Revision.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Jeff Orth thanked the Council for their work on this plan, and noted the increased
costs associated with public events, especially downtown.
Danny Mitchell suggested Council put together a group of representatives who put
on special events so they can all discuss the issues.
Maria Aguilar inquired about the omission of the La Ofrenda Festival from the
report.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
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10.3. Food Truck Ordinance.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Ron Kirkish noted that there are probably a number of Monterey Road businesses
that do not want the food trucks on Monterey Road.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
11. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
12.1. Monterey Gateway Crosswalk Update
City Administrator, Jimmy Forbis noted that the City recently received grant funding for
the Monterey Gateway crosswalk project and that construction would probably begin
the middle of 2025.
12.2. End of Summer Recreation Report
City Administrator, Jimmy Forbis noted that the summer aquatics program grew by 40
percent compared to last year, almost 2,000 kids were signed up for lessons. He also
report on the increase in the number of summer camp participants and the return of the
summer camps at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
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
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
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
The Council adjourned to the Closed Session at 8:30 P.M.
The Council unanimously voted to stay in Closed Session.
15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
The City Attorney advised no reportable action.
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16. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 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