Minutes 2015/01/05City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 5. 2015
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 Pastor Malcolm McPhail.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on December
31, 2014 at 10:15 a.m.
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Introductions
Public Works Director Smelser introduced newly hired employees Operations Services
Supervisor Bill Avila and Engineer I David Monigold.
Chief Turner introduced newly hired Police Department staff Public Safety
Communicator Maggie Russell and Police Officer Julio Romero.
11. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations
There were none.
111. 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
Richard Nava rette-Vil la I ba was called to speak sharing his concerns with hate crime
activities taking place at his home on 7th and Church Streets explaining that he was
dissatisfied with the police department as they would not file a police report.
Sharon McKeegan was called to speak asking that the City Council agendize the pet
licensing issue to provide an exception for pets which were kept indoors, and. explaining
that she had received a charge for a late fee from the city. She then asked the city to
consider bringing the licensing services into California instead of outsourcing to Texas.
B. Annual Presentation by the Personnel Commission
The presentation was given by Commissioner De Lorenzo.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
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There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Gage announced that Jack Foley had submitted a letter of resignation from the
Open Government Commission and the recruitment would be opened to fill the open
seat.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There was a discussion of the future agenda item to address pet licensing.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the December 1, 2014 Regular Meeting
B. Minutes of the December 8, 2014 Special Meeting
C. Notice of Acceptance of Completion of Old Youth Center Building Demolition
and Site Improvements Project at 7400 Railroad Street, Project No. 15 -PW -218
D. Acceptance of Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the Amount of
$51,000.00 for the Purchase of Replacement Portable Radios from Motorola
Inc.
E. A Resolution 2015 -01 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Accepting a
California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CaIGRIP) Grant in the
Amount of $1,500,000.00 from the State of California Board of State and
Community Corrections
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: to approve consent calendar items A, B, C, D, E
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Dion Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Award of Bid for the Eigleberry Street Resurfacing Project No. 14 -PW -213
The staff report was presented by Operations Manager Stubchaer.
Mayor Pro Tempore Woodward recused himself from deliberations explaining that he
owned a home near the subject location. He then left the dais.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item VII.A.
Motion: to Award the Bid for Project No. 14-PW -213 to Granite Rock Company in
the Amount of $1,367,758.00
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Dion
Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
Absent/Recused: Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
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Mayor Pro Tempore Woodward returned to the dais.
B. Award Bid for Pedestrian Crosswalk at Wren Avenue and Byers Street, Project
No. 15 -PW -226
The staff report was presented by Traffic Engineer Servin.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item VIII.B.
Motion: to Award the Bid to Pacific Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $79,551.55
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Terri Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Cancellation of a California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act)
Agricultural Preservation Contract for 8.25 + /- Acres Located at 2300 Hecker
Pass Highway, APN 810 -20 -004; Anthony Luna, Applicant (M 14 -01) (public
hearing held12 11 12014)
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Abrams.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.A.
Motion: to Adopt a Resolution 2015 -02 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Granting a Certificate of Cancellation of a Williamson Act Contract Located in the
City of Gilroy
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat.
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
There were no public comments.
B. Annual Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees with
Member Terms Expired December 31, 2014
Mayor Gage presented the item.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.B.
Motion: to Appoint Barbara Bottini and Bruce Morasca for 4 year terms and Alma
Rocio Perez for a 2 year term on the Arts and Culture Commission; Leonardo
Gonzalez for a 4 year term on the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission; Toby
Echelberry to the Historic Heritage Committee for a 2 year term; Brittany Lehman
and John Almash to the Parks and Recreation Commission for 4 year terms; Paul
Kloecker and Steve Ashford to the Planning Commission for 4 year terms.
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
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Perry Woodward.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
C. Update on Urban Service Area Amendment for North - Central Gilroy, North
Gilroy Neighborhood Districts (USA 14 -01)
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Abrams.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.C.
Motion: to Receive the Report
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Terri Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Increase in Contingency and Change Order for the Eigleberry
Water Service and Water Main Replacement Project - Project No. 15 -PW -215
Mayor Pro Tempore Woodward recused himself from deliberations on the item
explaining that he owned property within the subject location. He then left the dais.
The staff report was presented by Operations Manager Stubchaer.
Motion on Item X.A.
Motion: to Increase the Construction Contingency Amount for the Eigleberry
Water Project No. 15 -PW -215 by $123,000.00 to $199,385.00 and Authorize a
Contract Change Order
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Terri
Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
Absent/Recused: Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
Mayor Pro Tempore Woodward returned to the dais.
B. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
Mayor Gage presented the item.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.B.
Motion: to Select Council Member Woodward to Serve as Mayor Pro Tempore
Moved by Council Member Dion Bracco, seconded by Council Member Peter
Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -1.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
No: Council Member Roland Velasco
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C. Annual Appointments of City Council Members to Representative Seats
Mayor Gage presented the item.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.C.
Motion: to Appoint Council Members to Representative Seats for Calendar Year
2015
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Peter Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
D. Presentation of Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Audited Financial Statements
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Turner.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.D.
Motion: to Accept the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Audited Financial Statements
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Roland Velasco; Council Member
Cat Tucker; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2015
The Council adjourned thr meeting at 7:02 p.m.
nAWNA FRE�LS, MMC
City Clerk
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