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Minutes 2018/10/011 City of Gilroy City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2018 OPENING 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 The invocation was given by Pastor Greg Quirke of South Valley Community Church. 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on September 26, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mayor Roland Velasco Mayor Present 6:00 PM Marie Blankley Council Member Present 5:51 PM Dion Bracco Council Member Present 5:53 PM Daniel Harney Mayor Pro Tempore Present 5:50 PM Peter Leroe -Munoz Council Member Present 6:04 PM Fred Tovar Council Member Present 6:00 PM Cat Tucker Council Member Present 6:00 PM B. Orders of the Day There were no agenda changes. C. Employee Introductions City Administrator Gonzalez introduced newly promoted Community Engagement Coordinator Rachelle Bedell, and his newly hired Senior Management Analyst Trevin Barber. Chief Anderson introduced recently promoted Management Assistant Natalia Batiz. Public Works Director Awoke introduced newly promoted Maintenance Worker I Jonathan Grifall, and newly hired Engineers David Raposo and Jason Santos. Recreation Manager Henig introduced Recreation Coordinator II Adelaida Corona and Recreation Leader I Lori Emburton, and recently promoted Recreation Specialist's Leah Arenas and Sonny Old Elk. II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Proclamation Naming the Month of October as Community Planning Month Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation. 2. Proclamation Celebrating South Valley Civic Theater's 50th Anniversary Season Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation to members of the South Valley Civic Theater Board of Directors. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/1/2018 2 III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Gilroy Fire Department Captain Scott MacDonald spoke on the Fire Department's recognition of October as Breast Cancer awareness month. Joanie Lewis explained that the trees needed to be trimmed at Oak Park and described the blighted property at Miller Slough explaining that the area needed to be cleared as it was overgrown and was filled with trash and homeless encampments. Ruben Ynzunza described the garbage, broken fencing and overgrown vegetation at Miller Slough explaining that the neighbors had been clearing and repairing the fence for years, and it was at a point the City needed to address the issue. Ron Kirkish shared his condolences on the passing of Kai Lai. He then spoke on Gilroy Growing Smarter endorsement of candidates who were in support of legalizing marijuana. Rebeca Armendariz spoke on a letter from the Mayor's office regarding the purchase of Saint Louise Hospital by the County and voiced her concerns that the citizen's views on the sale had not been considered. Tom Fischer stated that he believed the County should purchase Saint Louise Hospital and he went on to present his thoughts on studying the possibility of allowing for the grow and sale of marijuana in the City. Public comment was then closed. A. Planning Commission Annual Presentation to Council Chair Fischer presented the report. IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Tucker stated that the Council had held two economic development workshops, one of which focused on medical marijuana and explained that the Council had not chosen to move forward with the concept as a revenue generator. Council Member Blankley spoke on the Sister Cities meeting and then shared her interactions with Kai Lai. She spoke on the value of Saint Louise Hospital, explaining that the hospital itself was doing very well. Mayor Pro Tempore Harney reported on the Mobility Partnership meeting and updated the Council on the Measure B funding, ballot measure for roadways in San Benito County, and SB1 funding for the Highway 101/25 improvements. He then reported on the new Halloween hours of operation at Gilroy Gardens. Council Member Tovar thanked everyone for their participation at the Bonanza Day event, announced that Golden State Brewery was closed for remodeling and concluded by announcing the Tamale Festival. Council Member Leroe -Munoz spoke on the Mobility Partnership meeting describing the Measure B litigation and the VTA position on the probability of High Speed Rail. He then reported on the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority, and recognized Lime Light Theater's nomination of awards for Best in the Bay Area. Mayor Velasco reported on the remodel of Golden State Brewery, and congratulated Leadership Gilroy for the success of Bonanza Days. He then spoke on the Council's joint meeting with the GUSD Board and reported on the Economic Development Corporation's recent meeting with Chinese Officials and business owners who were looking at land available throughout the state. He then announced his next coffee and conversation with the Mayor scheduled for October 20th. He then congratulated Council Member Tovar for receiving an award from the Y. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/1/2018 3 h�- 011-111,11110 [*01" 1! Is] tINQ, rt#u&l Council Member Tucker asked to agendize an item on the scope of the Planning Commission and other Commissions. Mayor Velasco asked to work with the City Administrator and return with an item on the Miller Slough issue brought forward under public comment. The Council agreed to agendize both items. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) Items A, B, C, D, and E. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe - Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker A. Minutes of the September 10, 2018 Regular Meeting B. Minutes of the September 17, 2018 Regular Meeting C. Opening of Annual Recruitment Period for Boards, Commissions and Committees With Member Terms Expiring December 31, 2018 D. Reduction of the Faithful Performance and Payment Security Bonds for Back -Bone Improvements, Property Improvement Agreement No. 2014 -01, Hecker Pass East Cluster Tract 10220 E. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Roles and Responsibilities (introduced 9/17/2018 with a 7 -0 vote) VI. CONSENT CALENDAR F. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Opposing Proposition 6 on the November 6, 2018 Statewide Ballot Public comment was opened. Ron Kirkish spoke on the title of the measure, explaining that the citizens were purposefully being confused by it. Susan Mister spoke on the tax agreeing that the money could be used for very needed road repairs, but it was a tax. Rebeca Armendariz asked that the Council support opposing proposition 6, detailing the projects that were to be funded by the current measure and those that were currently underway that would be put to a halt. Public comment was then closed. Possible Action: Adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy opposing Proposition 6, which would repeal SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act. RESULT: DENY [5 TO 21 MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Tucker NAYS: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Fred Tovar VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. Contract Amendment With CalWest Lighting and Signal Maintenance, Inc. and a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $96,081 for Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke. There were no public comments. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/1/2018 M Possible Action: a) Approve an amendment to the agreement with Cal -West Lighting and Signal Maintenance, Inc. to extend the contract term to June 2019; and b) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $96,081 for additional services not included in the original scope of work. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe - Munoz, Tovar, Tucker B. Contract Award to American Pipeline Services in the Amount of $333,778 for Large Water Meter Replacement Project No. 18 -PW -251 The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke. There were no public comments. Possible Action: a) Award a contract for Large Water Meter Replacement Project No. 18- PW -251 to American Pipeline Services in the not to exceed amount of $333,778, with a project contingency budget of 10 %($33,378), and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement and related documents; and, b) Approve a budget amendment from the water fund in the amount of $70,663 to complete the Large Meter Replacement Project. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe- Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearing items. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Appointment of 6 Youth Commission Members to Terms Ending September 30, 2020 The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels. There were no public comments. Commission Members appointed: Bryan Alonso, Edwin Lopez, Vikash Sabharwal, Paul Song, Elizabeth Van Sambeek and Jane Tovar. Possible Action: Appointment of six Youth Commission members to terms ending September 30, 2018. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Harney, Mayor Pro Tempore SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS There were no new business items. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS There were none. XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There were none. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/1/2018 5 XIII. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION; Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Sub. (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 and Gilroy City Code 17A.11 (3) (a); 1 case as defendant; Christopher Saicido, Andora Salcido, individually for themselves; Christopher Salcido as Guardian ad Litem for Natalia Saicido, a minor; Case Filed: 8/26/2015; Case No. 115CV284875; Superior Court of Santa Clara County The City Attorney announced that the Council was entering into closed session on the item as discussion in open session would unavoidably prejudice the City's position. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Motion to adjourn to closed session. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Harney, Mayor Pro Tempore SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Harney, Leroe- Munoz, Tovar, Tucker ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:15 Shawna Freels, MMC City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 10/1/2018