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Minutes 2018/05/071 City of Gilroy City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2018 I. OPENING A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Velasco. 1. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Leroe- Munoz. 2. Invocation The invocation was led by Pastor Greg Quirke of South Valley Community Church. 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda Deputy City Clerk Suzanne Guzzetta announced that the agenda had been posted on May 2, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mayor Roland Velasco Mayor Present 6:00 PM Marie Blankley Council Member Present 5:55 PM Dion Bracco Mayor Pro Tempore Present 5:56 PM Daniel Harney Council Member Present 6 :00 PM Peter Leroe -Munoz Council Member Present 6:00 PM Fred Tovar Council Member Present 6:00 PM Cat Tucker Council Member Present 5:53 PM B. Orders of the Day There were no agenda changes. C. Employee Introductions Finance Director Forbis introduced newly appointed Finance Manager Bryce Atkins. Public Works Director Awoke introduced newly hired Maintenance Workers Marco Casillo and Jacod Lunn. Police Chief Smithee introduced newly hired Police Records Technician's Celina Delacruz, Luana Lascala, and Officer Brent Hughes, Corporal Kenny Elsworth, and Sergeant Mike McMahon. II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Recology So. Valley Presentation of Business Recycler of the Year Award to Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park Julie Alter of Recology South Valley presented the Award to the Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park. 2. Proclamation Naming May Bicycle Awareness Month Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. 3. Proclamation Naming May 6 -12, 2018 as National Travel and Tourism Week Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. 4. Proclamation Recognizing May 20 -26, 2018 as Public Works Week Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/7/2018 2 III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL James Suner requested that the Council agendize a discussion of his Tentative Map and project on Greenfield Drive describing delays in processing the application Ryan McCabe voiced concerns about speeding and dangerous driving in the Longmeadow neighborhood. Public comment was then closed. IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco reported on the South County Youth Task Force and noted that juvenile crime remains lower, but issues with disrespect for peace officers is growing. Council Member Tucker noted that the Gilroy Welcome Center had launched their new visitgilroy.com website, and it had already received an award. Mayor Pro Tern Harney reported on the Gilroy Downtown Business Association meeting, Silicon Valley Energy meeting and thanked staff, the School District and Bicycle Pedestrian Commission for their participation to develop a safe route to school for children at Alexander Station. He concluded by sharing a reminder about bike to school week. Council Member Tovar spoke on the recent fundraiser at the Wiley House and thanked the Police Department and City Administrator for their help with a downtown restaurant opening. Mayor Velasco reported on the South County Youth Task Force and issues with growing disrespect from younger individuals, and then spoke on his participation on the South County Ag Task Force. V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Bracco asked to agendize an item on the processing of development applications. The full Council agreed to agendize the item. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Mui)oz, Tovar, Tucker A. Minutes of the April 16, 2018 Regular Meeting B. Acceptance of the Donation of a Kodiak Communications Van from the State of California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) C. Partial Tract Acceptance and Reduction of the Faithful Performance and Payment Security Bonds for In -Tract Improvements, Property Improvement Agreement No. 2016 -01, Hecker Pass Heartland Estates Phase II Tract 10315 D. Approval of a Parcel Map, Property Improvement Agreement No. 2018 -04 and Public Improvement Plans With Performance Food Group, APN 808 -43- 005 E. Vacation of a Portion of Cobblestone Court Designated as a Public Street Right of Way in the Hecker Pass Specific Area, and Approval of an Access Easement and Covenant Agreement With Syngenta Flowers, LLC (APN 810- 85 -034) F. Proclamation Recognizing Eagle Scout Joshua Ryan Lance City Council Meeting Minutes 05/7/2018 3 VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. Award of a Professional Services Contract to Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for Corporation Yard Storm Water Compliance Improvements Project No. 18- RFP -PW -405 Public Works Director Awoke presented the report. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Award a professional services contract to Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design and engineering services for Corporation Yard Storm Water Compliance Improvements, Project No. 18- RFP -PW -405 in the not to exceed amount of $118,200, establish a project contingency of approximately 10% ($11,800), and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement and related documents, including agreement amendments up to the contingency amount RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Daniel Harney, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar, Tucker B. Award of a Professional Services Contract with BKF Engineers for the Design of the Monterey Road Rehabilitation, Project No. 18 -PW -400 Public Works Director Awoke presented the report. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Award a professional services contract to BKF Engineers for the design of the Downtown Monterey Road Rehabilitation Project No. 18 -PW -400 in the not to exceed amount of $136,613, establish a project contingency budget of 15% ($20,492), and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement and related documents, including agreement amendments up to the contingency amount. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Approval of the Community Development Block Grant and Housing Trust Fund Fiscal Year 2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan Community Development Director Abrams requested that the Council continue the item to May 21, 2018. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/7/2018 M Possible Action: Continuation of the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to May 21, 2018. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker B. A Tentative Map Request to Subdivide a 103 + /- Acre Site into 23 Multi - Family Condominium Lots for up to 125 Townhouse Units, 3 Parcels for Public Facilities (a Fire Station and Two Public Trails), 7 Private Open Space Lots and 4 Lots for Future Development on a Property Located North of Santa Teresa Boulevard Between West Tenth Street and Miller Avenue; APN's: 808 -18 -003 (portion); 808 -19 -010 (Portion), 808 -19 -022, 808 -19 -023, and 808 -19 -024 (Portion), the Glen Loma Corporation c/o Tim Filice Applicant (TM 17 -01) Planner II Durkin presented the staff report The public hearing was opened. Connie Rogers asked for certainty as to when the fire station and bridge will be built. Scott Alarid voiced concerns with the numbers presented in the staff report including current capacity in schools, road construction issues and traffic. The public hearing was then closed. Possible Action: Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving tentative map TM 17 -01 to subdivide approximately 103 acres into 23 multi- family condominium lots for up to 125 townhouse units, 3 parcels for public facilities (a fire station and two public trails), 7 private open space lots and 4 lots for future development on a property located north of Santa Teresa Boulevard between West Tenth Street and Miller Avenue; APN's: 808 -18 -003 (portion); 808 -19 -010 (portion), 808 -19 -022, 808 -19 -023, and 808- 19 -024 (portion), filed by the Glen Loma Corporation c/o Tim Filice, Applicant. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker A Tentative Map Request to Subdivide a 103 + /- Acre Site into 23 Multi - Family Condominium Lots for up to 125 Townhouse Units, 3 Parcels for Public Facilities (a Fire Station and Two Public Trails), 7 Private Open Space Lots and 4 Lots for Future Development on a Property Located North of Santa Teresa Boulevard Between West Tenth Street and Miller Avenue; APN's: 808 -18 -003 (portion); 808 -19 -010 (Portion), 808 -19 -022, 808 -19 -023, and 808 -19 -024 (Portion), the Glen Loma Corporation c/o Tim Filice Applicant (TM 17 -01) Possible Action: Council direct staff to contact the developer to conduct outreach for the below market units, and for staff to report on the background on the commercial center and any efforts the developer would be taking to create a successful commercial effort. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/7/2018 RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 0] MOVER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker AWAY: Daniel Harney IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Gilroy City Code Chapter 10A, Section 10A.14 (Penalties) Pertaining to Fireworks Violation Penalties, and Adoption of a Resolution Setting Forth the Administrative Penalty Schedule for Certain Violations of the Gilroy City Code Police Chief Smithee presented the report. There were no public comments. Possible Action: a) Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading; and RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe - Munoz, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Gilroy City Code Chapter 10A, Section 10A.14 (Penalties) Pertaining to Fireworks Violation Penalties, and Adoption of a Resolution Setting Forth the Administrative Penalty Schedule for Certain Violations of the Gilroy City Code Possible Action: b) Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Gilroy City Code Chapter 10A, section 10A.14 (Penalties) pertaining to fireworks violation penalties, and RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Mayor Pro Tempore AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Gilroy City Code Chapter 10A, Section 10A.14 (Penalties) Pertaining to Fireworks Violation Penalties, and Adoption of a Resolution Setting Forth the Administrative Penalty Schedule for Certain Violations of the Gilroy City Code Possible Action: c) Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy setting forth the administrative penalty schedule and late payment charges for certain violations of the Gilroy City Code RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker Discussion to Commission a Community Poll to Evaluate the Potential of a Revenue Ballot Measure for the City of Gilroy The report was presented by City Administrator Gonzalez. Public comment was opened. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/7/2018 N 91 A. Ron Kirkish spoke on the difficulty of the issue and offered comments related to city employee pension costs. John Troini noted that the City needs to pause in its housing development before adding an additional tax. Amanda Rudeen asked for confirmation that the polling firm will get a certain number of responses and not just make a certain number of calls. Public comment was then closed. The Council directed staff to go forward with polling on the public safety revenue measure sales tax. Possible Action: Council discussion and direction to either: a) Direct staff to solicit proposals from firms to conduct polling to measure community support for a potential revenue ballot measure and delegate authority to the City Administrator to select the most qualified firm RESULT: APPROVE [5 TO 21 MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar, Tucker NAYS: Dion Bracco, Daniel Harney INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS Decision on Preferred Alignment for Mobility Partnership US 101 /State Route 25 Interchange Improvements The staff report was presented by Transportation Engineer Heap. Public comment was opened. Alex Larson shared concerns with the loss of access to the freeway from his business, and emphasized the need for access to Santa Teresa. Public comment was then closed. Possible Action: Selected the preferred alignment of Option A with the construction of the Santa Teresa extension between Castro Valley Road, or maintaining the current Castro Valley Road access ramps to US101. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Daniel Harney, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker Report on the Gilroy 2040 General Plan Update Process Senior Planner Stan Ketchum presented the report. Public comment was opened. James Suner voiced concerns about programs being linked to the General Plan. Connie Rogers expressed her concerns with the public workshop being postponed. Public comment was then closed. City Council Meeting Minutes 05/7/2018 7 Possible Action: Receive report and provide direction to staff. C. Approval of a 3% Salary Increase for City Clerk Shawna Freels Effective Retro- Active to January 1, 2018 Mayor Velasco presented the report. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Approval of City Clerk's salary increase to $117,870.40 annually. 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 reported on meeting with High Speed Rail representatives. XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There was no report. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. �nawna rreeis, iviiviL, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 05/7/2018