Minutes 2015/02/02City of Gilroy
City Council Meetinq Minutes
February 2, 2015
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gage at 6:00 p.m.
Presentation of the Flag and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop # 792.
The invocation was given by Carolyn Scherck of the Church of Christ of Latter Day
Saints.
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on January 28,
2015 at 3:20 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Introductions
Community Development Director Abrams introduced newly hired Office Assistant
Zinnia Navarro.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations
Mayor Gage presented a letter of congratulations to Eagle Scout Alberto Viarengo.
The presentation of the young artist's poster contest awards was given by Recreation
Department Manager DeLeon and Mayor Gage.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO COUNCIL
A. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Joan Lewis was called to speak sharing her concerns with the condition of the city park
across from her home explaining that the park had become an eye sore as the watering
system did not work and though she had spoken with Park staff, nothing had been done
to correct the issue. She went on to describe that a repair of a sewer line in the park
area had recently taken place and she had witnessed several city staff standing around
drinking coffee and talking on cell phones, which she believed was a waste of city
resources.
Public comment was then closed.
B. Annual Presentation by the Open Government Commission
Chair Walt Glines gave the annual presentation.
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IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Leroe -Munoz announced that the Silicon Valley Interoperability
Authority was still recruiting for an Executive Director, and then explained that the Cities
Association had recently set their priorities at their last meeting. He then spoke on the
Covered California event on Saturday Feb 7th.
Mayor Gage announced that the Economic Development Corporation had not met, the
Downtown Business Association would be meeting the following day, SCRWA would be
meeting on the upcoming Wednesday, and the URM Task Force would be meeting the
following day.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the January 26, 2015 Regular Meeting
B. Certificates of Recognition for the Chamber of Commerce Spice of Life
Awardee's
C. A Resolution No. 2015 -04 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy in Support of
the Sale of the Daughters of Charity Health Care System to Prime Health Care
Services
Motion: to Approve Consent Calendar Items A and B
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Terri Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 6- 0 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Cat Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry
Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
Abstain: Council Member Peter Leroe -Munoz
Motion on Item VI.C.
Motion: to Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -04 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
in Support of the Sale of the Daughters of Charity Health Care System to Prime
Health Care Services, with the inclusion of the Council's strong encouragement
for community services benefits and to maintain a 24 hour emergency room.
Moved by Council Member Dion Bracco, seconded by Council Member Roland
Velasco.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Auto Mall Parkway Improvement Approvals and Budget Amendment
The staff report was presented by Transportation Engineer Servin.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item VII.A.
Motion: to Approve the Designation of Auto Mall Parkway and Authorize an
Associated Budget Amendment
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward, seconded by Council Member
Peter Leroe- Munoz.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
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Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
B. Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management Services Contract
for the Demolition of a City Owned Building Located at 7350 Rosanna Street,
Related Parking Improvements and New Dog Kennel
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Smelser.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item VII.B.
Motion: to Award the Contract in the Amount of $334,781.00 to Nova Partners, Inc.
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 Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement for Legal Services with
Berliner Cohen, Attorneys
The staff report was presented by City Administrator Haglund.
Acting City Attorney Faber stated that he was participating in the discussion of the item
only as a representative from his firm, and would not be able to provide advice on the
matter as the Acting City Attorney.
Public comment was opened.
Ron Kirkish stated that he believed the City Attorney's office had come to the table to
support the budget cuts necessary during the recession and thanked the firm for the
excellent work they had performed representing the city.
Public comment was then closed.
Motion on Item X.A.
Motion: to Approve a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Agreement for Legal Services with Berliner Cohen, Attorney's, a Partnership
Moved by Council Member Terri Aulman, 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 Cat Tucker; Council Member Roland
Velasco; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
B. Funding Priorities for Community Development Block Grant and Housing
Trust Fund Expenditures in Fiscal Years 2015 -16 and 2016 -17
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The staff report was presented by Grants Coordinator Mudllo.
Public comment was opened.
Scott Bladek of Project Sentinel spoke on the benefits of the programs provided
including housing and homebuyer assistance, sharing statistics and details of the
demand for the services in the community which helped to avoid homelessness.
Public comment was then closed.
Motion on Item X.B.
Motion: to Approve the Funding Priorities for Community Development
Block Grant and Housing Trust Fund Expenditures for Fiscal Years 2015 -16 and
2016 17, following the 1st of the 2 recommendations.
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 Cat Tucker; Council Member
Roland Velasco; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward; Mayor Don Gage
C. Review of Gilroy City Code Chapter 8.13 "Elections Campaign Finance"
The Council asked that the item return at a subsequent meeting with additional detail in
a staff report on the changes to election law related to campaign finance and a
comparative analysis of contribution and expenditure limits.
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Haglund announced the San Francisco Giants trophy tour on
February 19th.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2015
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
/s/ SHAWNA FREELS, MMC
City Clerk
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