Minutes 2017/02/06City of Gilroy
City Council Meetinq Minutes
February 6, 2017
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
Mayor Velasco called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Tucker.
The invocation was given by Carolos Perez of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
City Clerk Freels reported that the agenda had been posted on February 1, 2017 at
2:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel Harney;
Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council
Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Roland Velasco
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Employee Introductions
Recreation Manager De Leon introduced newly hired Recreation Specialist
Margarita Villarreal, Management Analyst Carina Baksa and Recreation Manager
Adam Henig.
Captain Deras introduced newly hired Police Records Technician Vien Myles,
Detention Services Officer Candice Wilson and Police Officer David Ludden.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
Mayor Velasco presented a proclamation recognizing service dog Gusty for his
service to the citizens of Gilroy.
Mayor Velasco read a proclamation providing support and assistance to the
residents of the City of Gilroy.
Public comment was opened.
Lorena Guzman was called to speak sharing her thoughts on the need for Gilroy to
protect the immigrants in the City and suggested the proclamation be enhanced with
stronger language.
Lizette Ortiz was called to speak and requested that the City protect the immigrants
of the community.
Pat Reinhart was called to speak sharing the statistics of the undocumented
immigrants in the city asking if immigrants would be protected, and not sent to
immigration services.
Emmanuel DeLaTorre was called to speak sharing his thoughts on the support
City Council Meeting Minutes
2/6/2017
z
needed for the immigrants of the community.
Edwin was called to speak describing his experience growing up as a Hispanic; he
then asked the Council to approve the proclamation.
Reymundo Armendariz was called to speak and thanked the Council for
considering the adoption of the proclamation. He then asked for stronger language
in the proclamation to support the undocumented families of Gilroy.
Arcelia O'Connor was called to speak and expressed her concerns with the hatred
against immigrants at the Federal level.
Marlene Magana was called to speak in support of immigrants sharing the
contributions they made to the community and economy, and the need for a
stronger resolution to protect immigrants.
Sandra Cruz was called to speak in support of immigrants sharing the fear many
immigrants felt with the new administration. She stated that the city needed to
support the undocumented population more than symbolically.
Bob Sigala was called to speak sharing the need for support of the immigrants of
the community and the fear felt throughout the area with the recent Federal order.
He then asked the Council to make Gilroy a sanctuary city.
Susan Mister was called to speak describing that she believed that the City Council
should not be spending time on something the city had no jurisdiction over, and
asked that the proclamation be adopted as written.
Ron Kirkish was called to speak explaining that the Council Members themselves
could be fined and held in contempt of a Federal order if the city was deemed a
sanctuary city.
Public comment was then closed.
The Council Members shared their support of the proclamation and unanimously
agreed to the presentation of the proclamation.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE 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
Kim Moyano presented the Council with a petition asking the Council to consider
the removal of the traffic calming measures on Welburn Avenue and Mantelli,
explaining that noticing and impact studies had not been done prior to installation.
Jill Vanni was called to speak sharing traffic safety concerns and issues drivers
were having with the new traffic calming measures on Mantelli and Welburn and
spoke on the change in the traffic circulation plan and need for a traffic study.
Melanie Troini was called to speak sharing her concerns with the new traffic calming
measurers on Welburn and Mantelli.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Kloecker spoke on the recent SCRWA meeting.
Council Member Harney explained that he had recently attended the Gilroy Gardens
City Council Meeting Minutes
2/6/2017
annual goal setting- strategic planning session.
Council Member Tovar spoke on the recent SCRWA meeting and a downtown
mixer he had attended.
Council Member Leroe -Munoz spoke on the recent Water District meeting
explaining that the city was down 26% in total use in 2016. He then shared new
businesses opening in Gilroy.
Mayor Velasco announced that the EDC and URM Task Force were both meeting
later in the week.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Harney asked that a future report be presented to Council on
planned road repair and associated plans for public information of the repairs.
Mayor Velasco explained that the City Administrator had described during the
recent strategic plan session that he would be bringing such a report to Council.
Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco suggested that direction be provided to the City
Administrator on the amount of monies to budget for road repairs in the next budget
cycle.
City Administrator explained that a report on street repairs along with planned
budgeted funds would be presented.
Council Member Harney asked that Council consider holding a one hour workshop
to review the Gilroy Gardens master plan.
The Council agreed to agendize the item.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the January 23, 2017 Regular Meeting
B. Certificates of Recognition for Chamber of Commerce Awardees
C. Proposed Amendment to Contract with EPC IT Solutions
D. California Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for
Fiscal Year 2015 -16
E. Appointment of Gilroy City Attorney Resolution 2017 -06
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: to approve Consent Calendar items A, B, C, D and E
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tempore Dion Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
City Council Meeting Minutes
2/6/2017
4
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing Request For
Approval of Tax - Exempt Revenue Bonds By California Municipal Finance
Authority (CMFA) on behalf of MRW, L.P
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Abrams.
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed.
Motion on Item VIII.A.
Motion: Adoption of Resolution 2017 -03 of the City Council of the City of
Gilroy Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal
Finance Authority (CMFA) in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed
$8,000,000 for MRW, L.P. ( "Borrower ")
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Daniel Harney.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
B. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing Request For
Approval of Tax - Exempt Revenue Bonds By California Municipal Finance
Authority (CMFA) on behalf of Redwoods Wheeler, L.P.
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Abrams.
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed.
Motion on Item VIII.B.
Motion: Adoption of Resolution 2017 -04 of the City Council of the City of
Gilroy Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal
Finance Authority (CMFA) in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed
$40,000,000 for the Benefit of Redwoods Wheeler, L.P. ( "Borrower ")
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Daniel
Harney
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
C. Tentative Map approval to subdivide a 29.85 -acre site located within the
Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan area to create the McCutchin Creek
neighborhood (26 duet, or single - family attached, lots) and the Palomino
neighborhood (33 single - family detached lots) on a property located
Northeast of Santa Teresa Boulevard South of Club Drive, APN 808 -43 -002,
003 and 005 (TM 16 -01)
The staff report was presented by Planner II Durkin.
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments it was then closed.
Motion on Item VIII.C.
Motion: Adoption of Resolution 2017 -05 of the City Council of the City of
Gilroy Approving Tentative map application TM 16 -01 creating 59 single - family
residential lots, one lot for future development, one remainder lot, nine private
City Council Meeting Minutes
2/6/2017
open space lots, one public open space lot and associated public and private
streets located within the Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan area, northeast of
Santa Teresa Boulevard, south of Club Drive, APN's 808 -43 -002, 003 and 005.
with additional modifications to the conditions
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Fred Tovar.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
The Council took a break at 8:00 p.m.
A. City of Gilroy Community Development Department Organizational Review
Report
The staff report was introduced by Community Development Director Abrams.
Gary Walton was called to speak sharing his thoughts on supplementing the
knowledge base of staff and described the importance of investing in technology
and reducing regulations.
Bill O'Connor was called to speak sharing his thoughts on the need for sufficient
staffing.
The Council received the report.
B. Police Department 9 -1 -1 Communication Center Proposed Reorganization
The staff report was presented by Police Captain Deras.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.B.
Motion: Approve a budget re- appropriation of four part time Public Safety
Communicator (dispatcher) positions to one full time Public Safety
Communicator position; and,
Authorize addition of one (1) full time equivalent (FTE) Public Safety
Communicator in the 9 -1 -1 Communication Center from 12 to 13
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Dion
Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
C. City of Gilroy Annual Financial Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Forbis.
City Council Meeting Minutes
2/6/2017
M.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.C.
Motion: to Receive and accept: the City's Annual Financial Audit and
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2016; the Federal Single Audit; the Transportation Development Act
Fund Audit; and the Gann Report
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Fred Tovar.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
D. Ordinance Amendment to Gilroy City Code Chapter 17A, Section 17A.20, entitled
"Process for Gaining Access to Public Records - Administrative Appeals"
The staff report was presented by City Attorney Faber.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.D.
Motion: to Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Gilroy
City Code Section 17A.20 (d) and (e) regarding the timing of petitions
(appeals) made to the City Administrator and the Open Government
Commission.
Moved by Council Member Daniel Harney, seconded by Council Member Fred
Tovar.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
E. Proposal to the City of Gilroy to Create a Joint City Council -SCRWA -Water
District Board Committee on Recycled Water and Other Areas of Common
Interest
The staff report was presented by City Administrator Gonzalez.
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item X.E.
Motion: to Approve becoming a member of the proposed Joint City Council -
SCRWA- District Board Committee on Recycled Water and Other Areas of
Common Interest.
Moved by Council Member Fred Tovar, seconded by Council Member Daniel
Harney.
Vote: Motion carried 7 -0.
Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel
Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor
Roland Velasco
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
City Council Meeting Minutes
2/6/2017
7I
1
1
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
1
1
City Council Meeting Minutes
2/6/2017