Minutes 2018/02/261
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 26. 2018
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Tovar.
2. Invocation
There was no invocation provided.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on
February 28, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Mayor Roland Velasco
Mayor
Present
6:00 PM
Marie Blankley
Council Member
Present
6:00 PM
Dion Bracco
Council Member
Present
6.00 PM
Daniel Harney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Present
6:00 PM
Peter Leroe - Munoz
Council Member
Present
6:00 PM
Fred Tovar
Council Member
Present
16:00 PM
Cat Tucker
Council Member
Present
6:00 PM
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Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
Employee Introductions
There were none.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Proclamation Honoring the Contributions of Linda Callon
Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation to Jack Callon.
2. Proclamation Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Pastor Malcolm
MacPhail and Kathy MacPhail at New Hope Community Church
Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Amos Brown spoke on prior problems he had experienced with the city stating
that he felt for the city was discouraged as a citizen.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tucker reported on CalTrain Citizen Advisory Committee
meeting and issues with seating and bicycle capacity, and further reported on the
Gilroy Welcome Center strategic planning session held the prior week.
Mayor Pro Tempore Harney reported on the VTA policy group discussions and
spoke on the litigation related to measure B, and further spoke on the efforts of
the Mobility Partnership. He concluded by reporting on the Gilroy Gardens
strategic planning session.
Mayor Velasco announced his planned State of the City address dates of March
1 st and March 3rd.
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V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Tucker spoke on addressing absences of Board and
Commission Members, asking that attendance be addressed at a future meeting.
Mayor Pro Tempore Harney asked that a future study session be set with VTA
staff to address the Mobility Partnership project options.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar, Tucker
A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of Feb 5, 2018
B. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Establishing Required
Bonding for Designated City Officials
C. Appointment of Members to the Public Art Committee
D. Resolution to Support the "Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe
Act of 2018"
E. California Assembly Bill 1600 Annual Impact Fee Report for FY 2016 -17
F. Approval of an Amended Lease Agreement Between Gilroy Gardens
Family Theme Park and the City of Gilroy to Extend the Lease by One (1)
Year
G. Property Improvement Agreement No. 2017 -08 for Un- reinforced Masonry
Wall (URM) Rehabilitation at 7310 Monterey Street, APN: 841 -08 -004
H. Approval of Final Map and Property Improvement Agreement No. 2018 -03
for Montonico - Tract 10345, APN: 808 -18 -018 (portion)
1. Approval of Final Map and Property Improvement Agreement No. 2018 -02
for Home Ranch, Tract 10302, APN 808 -43 -005
J. Approval of Property Improvement Agreement No. 2018 -01 and Easement
Dedication, APN 835 -04 -078
A. Bid Award to Owen Equipment for the Purchase of a Vactor HXX Paradigm
Vacuum Excavator in an Amount not to Exceed $349,000.00
The item was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
There were no public comments.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Removing Article 30.38 "Landscaping" in its Entirety and Replacing ilt With
a New Article 30.38 Entitled "Landscaping, Water Efficiency and
Stormwater Retention and Treatment" Relating to the Installation and
Maintenance of Landscaping in Existing and New Development (continued
from the 2/5/18 meeting)
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and the staff report was
further presented by Senior Planner Ketchurn.
The public hearing was opened; there being none it was then closed.
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Possible Action:
to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
City Clerk Freels read the ordinance title.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Harney, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
Possible Action:
Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Removing Article 30.38 "Landscaping" in its Entirety and Replacing it With
a New Article 30.38 Entitled "Landscaping, Water Efficiency and
Stormwater Retention and Treatment" Relating to the Installation and
Maintenance of Landscaping in Existing and New Development (continued
from the 2/5/18 meeting)
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Daniel Harney, Council Member
SECONDER:
Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of an Agreement with LimeBike to Operate a 6 -Month Pilot
Bicycle Sharing Program and Authorization to the City Administrator to
Execute the Agreement
The staff report was presented by Transportation Engineer Heap.
Public comment was opened.
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Chair Hilton shared the work of the commission
to bring the proposal to the city.
Public comment was then closed.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Harney, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Fiscal Year 2017 (FY 17) Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Forbis.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
Receive Fiscal Year 2017 Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe - Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
C. Fiscal Year 2017 (FY 17) Year -End and Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 18) Mid -Year
Financial Report
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Forbis.
There were no public comments.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
D. Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Mid -Year Budget Amendment Request
The staff report was presented by City Administrator Gonzalez.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approval of a Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) budget amendment in the amount of
$137,000 for the implementation of an enforcement plan to address quality
of life crimes in the community.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Harney, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
E. Update on Projects Approved During the Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 Budget
Process
The staff report was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and further
presented by Senior Management Analyst Atkins.
There were no public comments.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
F. Council Appointment of Members to Serve in Regional Representative
Seats and Suggested Appointees to Serve on the Gilroy Economic
Development Corporation Board, Gilroy Downtown Business Association
Board and Gilroy Welcome Center Board
Mayor Velasco presented the item.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
Appointment of Council Members to serve in regional representative seats
and suggested appointees to serve on the Gilroy Economic Development
Corporation Board, Gilroy Downtown Business Association Board and
Gilroy Welcome Center Board
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar,
Tucker
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Gonzalez spoke enhancements made to the staffing
compliment at the front counter of Community Development to offer a more
balanced level of seasoned staff for a heightened level of customer service, and
the inclusion of more seasoned staff within the development review meetings.
A. Update on Projects Approved During the Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 Budget
Process
Possible Action:
Receive update on projects.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was none.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
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; Other Party to
Negotiations: Gilroy Gardens; Negotiating Price and Terms
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (4)
Name /Title: Shawna Freels, City Clerk
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned to closed session at 8:16 p.m->
Shawna Freels, MM
City Clerk
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