10/07/2024 City Council Regular MeetingCity Council Regular Meeting
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Marques led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3. Invocation
Pastor Greg Quirke led the invocation.
1.4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
Interim City Clerk Beth Minor advised the agenda was posted on Friday,
October 4, 2024 at 1:07 P.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
City Administrator, Jimmy Forbis introduced Mark Johnson-Environmental
Program Manager; Daniel Padilla-City Engineer; and Shawn Wright-Engineer 1.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
2.1. Presentation of Certificates of Commendation and Recognition to the
Gilroy Firefighters that Saved a Life in Chico, CA.
2.2. Proclamation Recognizing October 17, 2024 as The Great Shakeout Day.
3. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
4. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
4.1. Annual Presentation of the Library Commission
Victoria Coverson, Library Commission Chair, provided the presentation.
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
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Ron Kirkish spoke regarding a political mailer that he felt contained false
information.
Robert Lance spoke regarding the uptick of vehicle sideshows within the city.
Bill O’Connor felt that the elections process should stay with the Santa Clara
County Registrar of Voters.
Jim Wyatt urged all Gilroy residents to vote yes on Measure C, which is meant
to provide essential funding for Gilroy Police, Fire, and paramedics.
5. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco asked that everyone keep our fellow Americans in the
south in our prayers as they have had to endure a catastrophic hurricane.
Council Member Armendariz thanked everyone who came to support the 9th
annual tamale festival downtown.
Council Member Marques reported the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency
Implementation Board provided an update on several species that have been added
to the protected list; cattle grazing is used on the grasslands along Coyote Ridge.
There will be a presentation regarding the Garlic Festival proposal to Gilroy Gardens
Board Members. There are several repairs and upgrades that will be completed
shortly.
Council Member Hilton noted that the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA
Board approved the Fiscal year 2024/25 operating budget with an expectation of
maintaining a discount to PG&E rates and making positive contributions to the
agency’s financial reserves.
Council Member Cline reported Visit Gilroy’s website will have additional features
allowing tourism partners to update and manage their own listings. It will also
leverage tourism assets in a very organized manner.
Council Member Tovar thanked those who attended the Tamale Festival. He
congratulated Tempo Kitchen and Bar on their 3rd anniversary.
Mayor Blankley noted that she attended two meetings with nothing further to note.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the September 9, 2024 and
September 16, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting.
6.2. Annual Review and Adoption of the City's Investment Policy.
6.3. Claim of Jennifer Figueroa/Melvin Ketchum (The City Administrator
recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute
denial of the claim).
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Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: To approve Agenda Items 6.1-6.3
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
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
10.1. Addition of Gilroy Library Improvements Project to the City's Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) in Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY25).
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Stephen Fitzgerald, Deputy County Librarian noted that they are working
to make the library more secure, better functioning and more accessible
for the community.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public
Comment.
MOTION: To approve the addition of the Gilroy Library
Improvements Project to the City’s CIP program; and to adopt
a resolution to amend the FY25 budget to appropriate $800,000
from Fund 405 – Gilroy Community Library, for the design phase
of the project.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2024-45
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10.2. Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee and Appointment of Members for the
Gilroy Gardens Lease Negotiations.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: To create an ad hoc committee for the negotiations
regarding the lease agreement with Gilroy Gardens Family Theme
Park; and Appoint Council Members Bracco, Cline, and Tovar to the
created ad hoc committee.
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:
10.3. Authorization for Council Travel to the League of California Cities
Annual Conference, Selection of Voting Delegate, and Direction
Regarding the Proposed League Resolution.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Authorize travel for Council Members Armendariz and
Tovar, and Mayor Blankley to attend the League of California Cities
(League) Annual Conference.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Tom Cline, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MOTION: To select Council Member Tovar as the voting delegate to
vote on the proposed League resolution; and direct him to vote in
favor of the resolution.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
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ABSTAIN:
10.4. Glen Loma Ranch EIR Addendum and Development Agreement
Operating Memorandum
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
Paul Severance read a letter from Jeff who was not able to attend the
meeting. He thanked the Council for their consideration and efforts to
revise the design area.
Stephanie Elle stated she was excited to hear that an agreement has
come for the new fire station. She also thanked the Council for their work
on this project.
Connie Rogers spoke on behalf of Gilroy Growing Smarter and
congratulated the negotiations and to finally get the funding for the fire
station.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
MOTION: To adopt a Resolution to approve Addendum #2 to the Glen
Loma Ranch Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2024-46
2. Adopt a Resolution to approve the Fourth Operating Memorandum to
the Glen Loma Ranch Development Agreement.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2024-47
3. Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to
appropriate $7,200,000 as revenue in the Capital Projects Fund for
contribution towards the new Fire Station and $1,046,337 as
expenditures to be transferred out of the Traffic Impact Fund for the
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Traffic Impact Fee Reimbursement policy amounts assigned to the City.
RESULTS: PASS: 7 -0
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Tom Cline, Council Member
AYES: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, CLINE,
HILTON, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2024-48
11. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator, Jimmy Forbis reported that on October 25 at 6:30 P.M. there will
be a virtual workshop entitled Your Housing Rights-Fair Housing 101in cooperation
with Project Sentinel. The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween
adaptive dance on Friday, October 25th at the Gilroy Senior Center. The ribbon cutting
ceremony for the Gourmet Alley Project will be held on November 8th.
Mayor Blankley advised there will be a High Speed Rail meeting on October 22nd at
South Valley Middle School.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney, Andy Faber acknowledged the hard work on the Glen Loma item by
Mayor Blankley, Jimmy Forbis and Tim Foley.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) and Gilroy City Code Section
17A.11(3)(b)
Name of case: Jesse R. Sanchez; Mirna Leonides Sanchez; and the
Estate of Jesse Sanchez, Jr. v. The City of Gilroy; County of Santa
Clara; Rebeca Armendariz; Sally Armendariz; Domingo Armendariz
Filed August 22, 2022
14.2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE:
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and Gilroy City Code Section
17A.8(4) Consideration of consent to removal of one Department
Head, per Gilroy Charter Section 703(c).
Council unanimously voted to go into Closed Session.
Council unanimously voted to stay in Closed Session for Item 14.2.
Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment.
There being no speakers, Mayor Blankley closed Public Comment.
15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Council adjourned to open session and the Mayor advised no reportable action.
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16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 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