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Minutes 2017/10/02I City of Gilroy City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2017 I. OPENING A. Call to Order Mayor Velasco called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Harney. The invocation was given by Bishop James Rawlings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on September 27, 2017 at 4:30 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 Mayor Velasco announced that the scheduled closed session would be cancelled as there was no action to be taken. C. Employee Introductions Police Chief Smithee introduced newly hired Police Officer Frank Ceja. II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations Mayor Velasco presented a certificate to Theodore Carpenetti in celebration of his 101st Birthday Mayor Velasco presented a certificate to Planning Commission Chair Fischer naming October, 2017 Planning Month. 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 Donald Perino congratulated Ted Carpenetti's on his birthday, sharing activities he was involved in at the Senior Center. He then spoke on a speeding near El Roble school and reduced speed limits near schools in San Jose. He then went on to ask how new inductees were entered into the Gilroy Hall of Fame. Julie Garcia, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission invited the public and the Council to the Fun Run on October 28th and announced a fund raising raffle to help fund youth scholarships. Public comment was then closed. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/2/2017 z IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Pro Tempore Bracco explained that the City did not choose the Hall of Fame inductees, but rather the Chamber of Commerce did. Council Member Tucker reported that the General Plan Advisory Committee had met the prior week and was identifying five target areas that will be further evaluated. She then reported on the Habitat Agency meeting the prior week sharing the monitoring of protected species in locations identified in the area. Council Member Kloecker reported that the SCRWA meeting would be held on the coming Wednesday, followed by the South County Water Committee meeting. Council Member Harney spoke on the Habitat Agency meeting the prior week describing the various restoration and rehabilitation at locations identified as wildlife rehabilitation areas. Council Member Tovar spoke on the upcoming SCRWA and South County Water Committee meetings and thanked CARAS and others who participated in the Tamal Festival the prior weekend. Council Member Leroe -Munoz spoke on the Cities Association meeting the prior week describing the recap of state legislation, and the safe routes to school presentation which identified Gilroy's opportunities for improvement. Mayor Velasco reported that the exclusivity period with Great Wolf Lodge had ended and the company had announced they would be looking at other locations. He explained that the City was hopeful that Gilroy would be a future site, describing the tax revenues that could be generated which would improve the operating budget for the City. V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Leroe -Munoz asked the Council to consider developing a City code of ethics as a statement of values and principles in how to staff and officials would conduct themselves. The Council agreed to have Mayor Velasco and Council Member Leroe -Munoz work together to develop a City code of ethics for Council consideration. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of the September 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Motion on the Consent Calendar Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Item A Moved by Council Member Fred Tovar, seconded by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz. 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 10/2/2017 N VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Adding Article 54 to Chapter 30 of the Gilroy City Code Pertaining to the Ministerial Approval of Accessory Dwelling Units, and Amending City Code Sections 30.2.20, 30.4.10, 30.4.20, 30.5.40, 30.11.10, 30.31.21, 30.39.10, and 30.39.30 The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Abrams. There were no public comments. Motion on Item VIII.A. Motion: to continue the item to the October 16, 2017 regular meeting. Moved by Council Member Daniel Harney, seconded by Council Member Cat Tucker. 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 B. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Adopting Amendments to Article 30.35 of the Gilroy City Code Entitled "Wireless Telecommunications, Antennas and Windmills" and Article 30.45 of the Gilroy City Code Entitled "General Regulations" Relating to the Installation of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Abrams. There were no public comments. Motion on Item VIII.B. Motion: to continue the item until the December 4, 2017 Regular Meeting. 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 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of Property Improvement Agreement No. 2017 -06 for Santa Teresa /Ballybunion /Luchessa Roundabout and Class I Trail, Adjacent to APN: 808 -18 -014 The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke. There were no public comments. Motion on Item IX.A. Motion: to continue the approval of Property Improvement Agreement No. 2017 -06 for Santa Theresa /Ballybunion/ Luchessa Roundabout and Class I Trail, Adjacent to APN: 808 -18 -014, to the October 16, 2017 meeting. Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz. Vote: Motion carried 7 -0. Yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Council Member Daniel City Council Meeting Minutes 10/2/2017 4 Harney; Council Member Paul Kloecker; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Fred Tovar; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Roland Velasco B. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article 7 Section 21.127 of the Gilroy Code Pertaining to the Payment of Impact Fees, and Approval of an Update to the Economic Incentive Policy The staff report was presented by Interim Development Center Manager O'Strander. There were no public comments. Motion on Item IX.B. Motion: Approval of an amendment to the City's Economic Incentive Policy. 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 Second 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 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 City Clerk Freels read the ordinance title. Third Motion on Item IX.B. Motion: to Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Chapter 21, Article 7 Section 21.127 of the Gilroy Code Pertaining to the Payment of Impact Fees. 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. Appointment of 6 Youth Commission Members to Terms Ending 9/30/18 and 9/30/19 The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels. There were no public comments. Motion on Item IX.C. Motion: to appoint Senna Kolagotla, Bettye Chargin, Kenneth Apte, Justin Fajardo and Akash Sabharwal to the Youth Commission with terms ending 9/30/19 and Michelle Sanchez Del Real to a term ending 9/30/18 City Council Meeting Minutes 10/2/2017 5 Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, 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 A. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Plan Projects for Funding by SB -1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act The staff report was presented by Operations Manager Stubchaer. There were no public comments. Motion on Item X.A. Motion: Adoption of Resolution 2017 -39 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to include a list of projects funded by SB -1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act. Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco, 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 B. Review of Park Developer's "Park Guidelines and Standards" Developed by the Parks & Recreation Commission The staff report was presented by Recreation Manager Henig. Public comment was opened. Bill O'Connor was called to speak asking the Council to direct staff to provide more details in the document and clarify the standards of the city. Public comment was then closed. 1 Motion on Item X.B. Motion: Direction to staff to retitle the document as general guidelines and amenities, and include all references to the required development standards of the city. Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Cat Tucker. 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 XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS There were none. XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There were none. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/2/2017 R 1 XIII. CLOSED SESSION Closed session was cancelled. A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec. 17A.8 (a) (2) Property: 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, APN's 783 -05 -011; 012; 013;810 -17- 014;015; 021; 024; 025; 026; 029; 810 -18 -002; 010; 011;801 -19 -005; 007; 010; 011; 014 (Gilroy Gardens) Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; Jimmy Forbis, Finance Dir.; Girum Awoke, Public Works Dir.; Other Party to Negotiating: Bryson Heezen, Great Wolf Resorts; Cecily Barclay, Attorney; Negotiating Price and Terms The Council adjourned the meeting at E City Council Meeting Minutes 10/2/2017