Minutes 2014/04/21City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2014
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
Mayor Gage called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Council Member Leroe -Munoz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The invocation was given by Ruth Brenton of the Bahai Faith Community.
City Clerk Shawna Freels reported that the agenda had been posted on April 16, 2014
at 12 :30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz;
Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don
Gage; City Administrator Haglund; City Attorney Callon
Absent/Excused: Council Member Dion Bracco
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Introductions
Chief Turner introduced newly hired Police Officer Jason Greathead.
11. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations
Mayor Pro Tempore Woodward presented a proclamation of Appreciation for Mark
Derry's 30 Years of Service to the Community as Editor of the Gilroy Dispatch.
Bob Dillon was called to speak sharing his thanks and appreciation of Mark Derry.
Mark Zappa was called to speak sharing his appreciate of Mark Derry for his honesty
and work with the Dispatch.
Andi Joseph was called to speak thanking Mark Derry for his support as her supervisor
at the Dispatch.
David Cox was called to speak sharing his thanks for all that Mark Derry had
contributed to the community.
John Zekenoski was called to speak thanking Mark Derry for his column and work at the
Dispatch.
Susan Mister thanked Mark Derry for his support of the community.
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
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Council Member Peter Arellano joined the meeting at 06:30 p.m.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tucker spoke on the Welcome Center Board of Directors meeting
sharing the numerous national publications and international events the Welcome
center was a part of to promote tourism in Gilroy.
Council Member Arellano stated that he had attended the ABAG meeting and would
report out at the next City Council meeting.
Council Member Aulman spoke on the strategic plan at Gilroy Gardens sharing the goal
to present the plan at one of the Council's June meetings.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Gage spoke on the South County Expressway Plan sharing the areas identified
in their specific plan. He then explained that there were only 3 more URM buildings that
were left to address, explaining that 2 had recently been retrofit and were off of the
URM list.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the April 7, 2014 Regular Meeting
B. Proclamation Recognizing Arbor Day in the City of Gilroy
C. First Amendment to Property Improvement Agreement No. 2006 -13, Tract 9570
McCarthy Business Park, APN's 841 -17 -100, 101, 104 Through 112, and 841 -84-
001 Through 009, United Natural Foods, Inc.
There were no public comments.
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: to approve Consent Calendar Items A, B, and C
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Draft 2014 -2015 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Dollars of the 2014 Action Plan
and Associated CDBG and HTF Funding Allocations
The staff report was presented by Housing and Community Development Grants
Coordinator Murillo.
The public hearing was opened.
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Gary Walton was called to speak sharing his thoughts on funding other areas of the city.
Jan Berstein Chargin was called to speak sharing her support of the funding allocations
and reminding the Council of the need for housing and services for the homeless.
The public hearing was then closed.
Motion on Item VIII.A.
Motion: to Continue the Public Hearing to the May 5, 2014 Regular Meeting
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Peter Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
B. A Planned Unit Development Zoning Amendment to Revise the Glen Loma
Ranch Specific Plan for a Property Located Northeast of Santa Teresa
Boulevard, West of Greenfield Drive, and Southwest of Uvas Creek on
Approximately 309 acres, APN's 808 -43 -001, 002, 003, and 005; 808 -18 -003,
014, 015, 016, 017, and 018; 808 -19 -016, 018, and 019, and 2.3 Acres of Existing
City Right -of -way. Tim Filice c/o The Glen Loma Group, Applicant (Z 14 -01)
and a Tentative Map Request to Subdivide the Area to Develop 369 Single -
Family Lots on 45.4 + /- Acres, 9 public open space lots, 59 private open space
lots, and 11 Lots for Future Development (TM 13 -08)
The staff report was presented by Planning Division Manager Martin and further
presented by Transportation Engineer Servin.
The public hearing was opened. .
Applicant Tim Filice was called to speak sharing the history of the project, and his
recent work with staff on the project.
Arementa Jensen of RJA spoke on the project proposal as consultant for the applicant.
The public hearing was then closed.
Mayor Gage, Mayor Pro Tempore Woodward Council Member Tucker each announced
that they had individually spoken with the applicant
Motion on Item VIII.B.
Motion: to Accept the Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for
the Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan Area, and direct staff to prepare an Ordinance
approving Z 14 -01 and Resolution approving TM 13 -08
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Terri Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
Mayor Gage announced that Council Member Bracco was recovering from surgery,
which is why he was not present at the meeting.
C. Consideration of Revisions and Adjustment to the Charges Established in
the City Wide Comprehensive Fee Schedule
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Turner.
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The public hearing was opened, there being no comments the hearing was then closed.
Motion on Item VIII.C.
Motion: to Adopt a Resolution 2014 -15 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Revising the Comprehensive Schedule of Fees Charged by all Departments of the
City
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Peter Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. A Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 30.19.10 (c) (2) of the Gilroy City
Code to Allow Ground Floor Offices in the Downtown Historic District Without
a Conditional Use Permit for a Period of Three (3) Years
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.A.
Motion: to Read the Ordinance by Title Only and Waive Further Reading
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor
Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance title.
Second Motion on Item IX.A.
Motion: to Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Section 30.19.10 (c) (2) of the Gilroy City Code to Allow Ground Floor
Offices in the Downtown Historic District Without a Conditional Use Permit for a
Period of Three (3) Years
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Peter Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 4 -1 -2.
Yes: Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
No: Council Member Peter Arellano
Absent: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco
B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Various
Provisions of Chapter 30 of the Gilroy City Code Regarding Emergency
Shelters, Supportive and Transitional Housing, Reasonable Accommodation
and Density Bonus
Jan Berstein Chargin was called to speak sharing her support of the ordinance.
Motion on Item IX.B.
Motion: to Read the Ordinance by Title Only and Waive Further Reading
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
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Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance title.
Second Motion on Item IX.B.
Motion: to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of Chapter 30 of
the Gilroy City Code Regarding Emergency Shelters, Supportive and Transitional
Housing, Reasonable Accommodation and Density Bonus
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Auto Mall Parkway Conceptual Improvements
The staff report was presented by Transportation Engineer Servin.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.A.
Motion: to Receive Report and Provide Direction to follow the staff
recommendations
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
B. Approval of City Council Sub - Committee Recommendation to Provide a Salary
Increase to City Clerk Shawna Freels
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.B.
Motion: to Approve a 2% Salary Increase to $106,789.84 Effective
January 1, 2014, and a 2% Salary Range Adjustment to $108,925.64 Effective July
1, 2014
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
C. Approval of City Council Sub - Committee Recommendation to Provide a Salary
Increase to City Administrator Thomas Haglund
There were no public comments.
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Motion on Item X.C.
Motion: to Approve a 2% Salary Increase to $217,403.00 Effective May 1, 2014,
and a 2% Salary Range Adjustment to $221,751.00 Effective July 1, 2014
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Dion Bracco
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
The City Administrator stated that May 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. would be scheduled for a
study session on a police services and staffing study. He then asked the Council to
consider June 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. for a study session on Gilroy Gardens.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11
(4)
Collective Bargaining Unit:
Local 2805, IAFF Fire Unit Representing Gilroy Fire Fighters
City Negotiators: Thomas Haglund, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, City Human
Resources Director
Anticipated Issues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions
Memorandum of Understanding:
MOU between the City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Firefighters Local 2805
B. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (4)
Collective Bargaining Unit:
Gilroy Police Officers Association, Inc. Representing Gilroy Police Officers
City Negotiators: Thomas Haglund, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, City Human
Resources Director
Anticipated Issues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions
Memorandums of Understanding:
MOU Between the City of Gilroy and Gilroy Police Officers Association, Inc.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Closed Session
Motion: to enter into closed session
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano; Council Member Terri Aulman; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Absent. Council Member Dion Bracco
The Council adjouned to Closed Session at 8:20 p.m.
SNiawna Freels, MMC
City Clerk
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