Minutes 2016/04/18City of Gilroy
City Council Meetinq Minutes
April 18, 2016
Special Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Woodward called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
1111. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section
54956.9 (d) (4) and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (3) (b)
One (1) Case as Defendant
Acting City Attorney Faber explained that the Council was entering into closed session
on the item as discussion in open session would unavoidably prejudice the city's
position in the case.
There were no public comments.
The Council adjourned to closed session.
Regular Meeting
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
Mayor Woodward called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Harney.
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 13, 2016
at 10:35 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Employee Introductions
There were none.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations
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Mayor Woodward presented certificates of recognition to Joel Goldsmith, Terri Neidigh,
Alex Salinas and Claudia Salinas for Their Heroic Lifesaving Efforts.
The Recology South Valley Recycler of the Year Award for Black Bear Diner was
announced.
INTEVERVIEWS
A. Interviews for One Open Seat on the Historic Heritage Committee
The Council interviewed Steve Seebart.
Ill. 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
John Skinner was called to speak sharing his concerns with traffic in the Mesa Ridge
area issues with children using the crosswalk. He detailed 2 deaths on the Road
describing the speeding and then handed out a petition that had been signed by 60
residents of the area. He spoke on a blind comer and the number of calls he had made
to the city explaining that nothing had been done, and concluded by asking the city to
consider putting in 2 additional stop signs on Miller Road at San Justo with a crosswalk.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Harney spoke on the first Silicon Valley Clean Energy meeting
describing the functions of the JPA.
Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe -Munoz shared rain statistics from the Santa Clara Valley
Water District explaining that the region was 95% to average with 12 inches in rain to
date, but the District was continuing to advocate for reduced water usage. He then
spoke on the Santa Clara County Cities Association ballot measure to preserve the
wetlands of the bay area.
Mayor Woodward spoke on the URM Task Force meetings explaining that there were 4
buildings remaining to begin their URM repair. He spoke on his first Coffee with the
Mayor event and went on to detail a city tour he had taken with the City Administrator.
He detailed recent discussions with a group that was interested in bringing in a BMX
park and announced that he and the City Administrator_ would be meeting with members
of the school district the next morning for their monthly meeting. .
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the April 4, 2016 Regular Meeting
B. Authorization to Dispose of Seized Computer Assets and Property
C. Confirmation of the Appointment of City Administrator Pro Tempore
D. Amendment to Contract with EPC IT Solutions, Inc.
E. Approval of American Crown Circus Event May 3 - May 9, 2016
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Items A, B, C, D, E
Moved by Council Member Dion Bracco, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
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Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe - Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Award of Contract for City Hall Upgrade Project 16- RFP -ASD -387
The staff report was presented by Facilities Manager Dunckel.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item VII.A.
Motion: to Award a Construction Contract for the City Hall Upgrade Project in the
Amount of $320,000.00 to Everlast Builders, Inc.
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Dion
Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Continued Public Hearing for the Appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial
of AS 14 -41 Architectural and Site Permit Application for the Construction of a
75 -unit Four -Story Senior Apartment Complex on a Property Located on the
East Side of Monterey Road Across from Ervin Court, APN 841 -14 -011; AMG
and Associates
The staff report was presented by Planner I Negrete.
The public hearing was opened, there being no comments it was then closed.
Motion on Item VIII.A.
Motion: to adopt Resolution 2016 -22 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
granting the appeal and creating a new condition for the sidewalk installation in
concrete as opposed to asphalt.
Moved by Council Member Dion Bracco, seconded by Council Member Terri
Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -2.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Mayor Pro
Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Perry Woodward
No: Council Member Daniel Harney; Council Member Roland Velasco
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Appointment to an Open Seat on the Historic Heritage Committee
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.A.
Motion: to Appoint Steve Seebart to the Historic Heritage Committee
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Daniel
Harney.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
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B. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving
Zoning Application Z 13 -08 Changing the Zoning Designation From R4 (High
Density Residential) to R4 1PUD (High Density Residential /Planned Unit
Development) to Allow for a 202 -Unit Condominium Townhouse Development
on a Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and
First Street, APN's 808- 01 -21, 808 -01 -22 and 808- 01 -23; filed by Imwalle
Properties
Council Member Aulman recused herself from deliberations on the item due to her
property ownership within 500 feet of the subject site. She then left the chambers.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.B.
Motion: to Adopt an Ordinance 2016 -09 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Approving Zoning Application Z 13 -08 Changing the Zoning Designation From R4
(High Density Residential) to R4 /PUD (High Density Residential /Planned Unit
Development) to Allow for a 202 -Unit Condominium Townhouse Development on
a Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and First
Street, APN's 808- 01 -21, 808 -01 -22 and 808- 01 -23; Filed by Imwalle Properties
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -1 -1.
Yes: Council Member Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro
Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Perry Woodward
No: Council Member Roland Velasco
Recused: Council Member Terri Aulman
C. Amendment to the Authorized Consultant Services Fee for the Preparation of
a Report on the Impacts of the Recently Submitted Citizen Initiative as
Provided for Under California Elections Code Section 9212
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Abrams.
Council Member Aulman returned to the dais.
Public comment was opened.
Ron Kirkish was called to speak explaining that the recently circulated initiative was a
scare tactic and he believed that the report was needed to save the city from the
possible problems associated with it as the city was decaying.
Public comment was closed.
Motion on Item IX.C.
Motion: Approve an Amendment of an Additional $75,000.00 to the Authorized
Fee for the Preparation of a Report on the Impacts of the Recently Submitted
Citizen Initiative.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat
Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
D. Police Dept. Staffing Study Update
The staff report was presented by Police Chief Turner.
There were no public comments.
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Motion on Item IX.D.
Motion: to Receive the Report
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Terri
Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Historic Building Window Replacement Policy
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Abrams.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.A.
Motion: to Provide Direction to Staff to analyze the use of alternate materials for
window replacement for further discussion
Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Terri
Aulman.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Council Member Roland Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
B. Report on the Draft 2016 Business Plan for High Speed Rail
The staff report was presented by Planner Bischoff.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.B.
Motion: to Direct Staff to submit the letter with the changes as recommended by
Mayor Pro Tempore Leroe- Munoz, and Mayor Woodward.
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Daniel
Harney.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -1.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Daniel Harney; Mayor Pro
Tempore Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Council Member Roland
Velasco; Mayor Perry Woodward
No: Council Member Dion Bracco
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
There were none.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
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 280,5, IAFF Fire Unit Representing Gilroy Fire Fighters
City Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, City Human
Resources Director
Anticipated Issues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions
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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: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, City Human
Resources Director; Charles Sakai, Labor Negotiations Counsel
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.
The Council adjourned to closed session at 7:55 p.m.
SHAWNA FREED', MMC
City Clerk
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