Minutes 2013/06/03City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2013
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
Mayor Gage called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Bracco.
The invocation was given by Bishop Jeff Scherck of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints. -
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on May 29,
2013 at 3:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Don Gage; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
Absent/Excused: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Terri Aulman
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Introductions
Fire Chief Alan Anderson introduced newly hired Firefighters William Nguyen, Corey
Maciel and Thomas Cooper.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations
Mayor Gage presented a proclamation naming June 1 Through June 22, 2013 as "Paint
the Town Purple Days" in Gilroy.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO COUNCIL
A. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA, BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
Blanco Cinco spoke on transient issues in her neighborhood on Broadway sharing the
details of vandalism, attempted robbery, and other destructive activities by transients at
her home and in her neighborhood. She spoke on the costs associated with putting in
security systems and then asked the Council to address the transient issue.
Tim Gavin spoke on his discussions with the Mayor regarding continuing issues with
traffic in his neighborhood on Welburn, sharing the definitions of "collector streets ".
Victoria Bowdon, community Co -chair of the Menthol Tobacco Prevention Project
shared information on the group's goal of removing youth marketed tobacco products
throughout the County and asked the Council to consider agendize a discussion on
FDA regulation of flavored tobacco products.
Terrence Battle spoke as the youth Co -chair of the Menthol Flavored Tobacco
Regulation Project asking the City Council to consider adoption of a resolution asking
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for more FDA regulating of the products.
Public comment was then closed.
Council Member Peter Leroe -Munoz joined the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
B. Planning Commission Annual Presentation to Council
The presentation was given by Planning Commission Chair Sanford.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Leroe -Munoz spoke on his recent Silicon Valley Regional
Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) meeting explaining that they would not be pursuing
bond measure as the Authority was in the process of looking for a new Executive
Director.
Mayor Pro Tempore Woodward shared the recent interviews the City Audit Committee
had conducted.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Gage spoke on the meetings he had attended during the previous weeks
explaining that there were no new reports to present.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Council initiated agenda items.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of May 20, 2013 Regular Meeting
B. Opening of the Recruitment Period for 7 Seats on the Youth Commission
C. A Resolution 2013 -18 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Authorizing the
Release of Unclaimed Checks to the City of Gilroy in the Amount of $230.77,
Pursuant to California Code Section 50053
D. A Resolution 2013 -19 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Authorizing the
Release of Unclaimed Checks to the City of Gilroy in the Amount of $54.51,
Pursuant to California Code Section 50055
E. A Resolution 2013 -20 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting the Tax
Rate for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 With Respect to General Obligation Bonds for
the Gilroy Community Library Project
F. Budget Amendment in the Amount of $47,861.00 from Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) Grant for 80/20 Program Improvements
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: to approve consent calendar items A, B, C, D, E and F
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Dion
Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Don Gage; Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri Aulman
Public comment.
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A member of the public spoke on the grant from ABAG, sharing her concerns with
taking money from an agency that supports the One Plan Bay Area and stating that the
city should be careful with taking monies from ABAG.
Public comment was then closed.
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Award of 3 -Year Contract to Honeywell International, Inc. for Heating,
J Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance Services
The staff report was presented by Facilities Superintendent Brandini.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item VII.A.
Motion: to Award a 3 -Year HVAC Contract to Honeywell International, Inc.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Don Gage; Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri Aulman
B. Selection of Consultant for the Preparation of the New Gilroy General Plan,
and Approval of Proposed Refined Scope, Schedule and Costs
The staff report was presented by Senior Planner Ketchum.
There were no public comments.
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Motion on Item VII.B.
Motion: to Award the Consultant Agreement to Mintier - Harnish, and Approve
Proposed Refined Scope, Schedule and Costs for the Preparation of the New
Gilroy General Plan
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Peter Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Don Gage; Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri Aulman
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing to Consider Increases to Rates for Solid Waste and Recycling
Services Within the City of Gilroy to Become Effective July 1, 2013
The item was presented by Finance Director Turner.
Phil Coche of Recology South Valley spoke on the contractual agreement with the city
and use of a mathematical formula for the rate increase.
The public hearing was opened.
Sue Rodriguez spoke on the continuous rate increases asking if there would ever be
cap in the rate hikes.
Beverly Pierce spoke on the initial contract stating that recycling was taken from
property owners which was in effect taking income that the city received for recycling.
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The public hearing was then closed.
Motion: to Adopt Resolution 2013 -17 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Setting Maximum Charges for the Collection of Garbage, Rubbish, Refuse and
Recyclable Materials Within the City of Gilroy, to Become Effective July 1, 2013
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Don Gage;
Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no unfinished business items.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of the Downtown Gilroy Specific Plan
Council Member Peter
Tempore Perry Woodward
Member Terri Aulman
The staff report was presented by Development Center Manager Butler.
Public comment was opened.
James Suner of the Downtown Association spoke on the obstacles associated with the
plan and discussions by the Downtown Association related to fees explaining that
continued impact fee waiver programs were necessary for new building, and building
restoration in the downtown.
Connie Rogers spoke in support of the previous speakers comments and then spoke on
the request of the Historical Society to maintain the historic character of the downtown
Unreinforced masonry buildings. She than asked that a representative from the Historic
Society be appointed to the downtown specific plan committee and spoke on the
Society's continued request for downtown design guidelines. She concluded by
speaking on the tax credits for rehabilitation of historic structures.
Jane Howard of the Gilroy Welcome Center spoke on the Board marketing plan which
placed emphasis on the downtown.
Public comment was then closed.
Motion on Item X.A.
Motion: to accept the report and direct staff to return with the action plan adding
the historic design guidelines with an update on the outcome of the URM
ordinance revisions.
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Don Gage; Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri Aulman
B. General Plan Advisory Committee Formation
The staff report was presented by Senior Planner Ketchum.
Public comment was opened.
James Suner suggested a Downtown Business Association Member be appointed to
the committee.
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Connie Rogers suggested that a member of the Historic Society be appointed to the
committee.
Public comment was closed.
Motion on Item X.B.
Motion: to Approve the Membership Composition of the New General Plan
Advisory Committee with 10 members of the public at -large and Direct Staff to
Begin Recruitment Efforts.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Don Gage; Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri Aulman
C. 2010 Bond Anticipation Notes Refinancing Plan
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Turner.
Public comment was opened.
Mike Catina asked what the highest interest rate was over the last 3 years stating that
the city would be losing money with the recommended course of action .
Public comment was then closed.
Motion on Item X.C.
Motion: to accept the staff recommendation of the 20 year bond option, and to
immediately lock into a low rate as soon as possible.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Peter Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Don Gage; Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry. Woodward
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri Aulman
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
There was no report.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
City Clerk
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