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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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