Minutes 2017/10/16City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2017
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
Mayor Velasco called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Tucker.
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on
October 11, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco; Assistant City Attorney Jolie
Houston; 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 Henig introduced Cultural Arts Specialist Kelly Bourke and
Community Coordinator Sandra Cruz.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
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
There were none.
B. Planning Commission Annual Presentation to Council
The presentation was given by Planning Commission Chair Tom Fischer.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Leroe -Munoz announced the Bartenders Union ribbon cutting on
October 24th and spoke on the Mobility Partnership meeting held the week prior,
sharing the focus of the group.
Mayor Velasco spoke on the Chamber Government Relations Committee meeting
the prior week and reported on the Coffee and Conversation with the Mayor event
held the prior Saturday which focused on budget.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
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Council Member Cat Tucker requested that an item be agendized regarding the
use of consultants for City business over the last 2 years.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the October 2, 2017 Regular Meeting
B. Opening of Annual Recruitment Period for Boards, Commissions and
Committees With Member Terms Expiring 12/31/17
C. Approval of the Write -Off of Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts from
the City's Water and Sewer Funds for the Period of July 1, 2016 to June
30, 2017
D. Adoption of Ordinance 2017 -05 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
E. Approval of Property Improvement Agreement No. 2017 -06 for Santa
Teresa /Ballybunion /Luchessa Roundabout and Class I Trail, Adjacent to
APN 808 -18 -014
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: Approve Items A, B, C, D, E
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
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of 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
There were no public comments.
Motion: to continue the item to the November 6, 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
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
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X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
A. Downtown Police Patrol Pilot Project
The staff report was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez, and further
presented by Police Chief Smithee.
Public comment was opened.
Gary Walton was called to speak and shared the Downtown Association's support
of the program.
Motion on Item XI.A
Motion: Direction to staff to return with the revenue portion for review at a
later date.
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
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Gonzalez reported that the First Street waterline project was on
track and the project was running parallel with Caltrans work. He then spoke on
the 24 inch water line project explaining that Caltrans had approved the waiver of
the encasement of the water line. He then spoke on the assistance off duty
officers from the Police Department gave during the Sonoma area fires, explaining
that the National Guard was now providing security. He then spoke on the inability
to assist with Fire personnel as two of the city fire engines were not working.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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