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Minutes 2019/01/281 Citv of Gilrov Citv Council Meetinq Minutes January 28, 2019 I. 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 Malcolm MacPhail. 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda was posted on January 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Attendee Name Mayor Roland Velasco Marie Blankley Dion Bracco Peter Leroe-Munoz Carol Marques Fred Tovar Cat Tucker I0 C. I1VA Orders of the Day Title Mayor Mayor Pro Tempore Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member There were no agenda changes. Employee Introductions Status Arrived Present 6:40 PM Present 5:52 PM Present 5:50 PM Present ` 5:56 PM Present 5:48 PM Present 1 5:59 PM Absent I Deputy Community Development Director O'Strander introduced newly hired Hazardous Materials Specialist Jennifer Rojero. Public Works Director Awoke introduced newly hired Management Assistant Sheila Castillo and Part time Maintenance Assistant Jose Pacheco. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Certificate in Recognition of Los Bomberos of Northern California Mayor Velasco present the certificate to Los Bomberos members Mary Gutierrez. 2. Proclamation Naming the Week of January 27 - February 2, 2019 Catholic Schools Week Mayor Velasco presented the proclamation to Principal Marcee Ervin. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Susan Mister spoke on the sale of Saint Louise Hospital detailing the Council's previous position with the sale of the property. Donald Perino praised staff at the Senior Center for instituting the new check in process and then spoke on the J walking issue on Wren and Santa Teresa. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco spoke on the South County Youth Task Force meeting describing the increase county wide of juvenile crime Mayor Pro Tempore Blankley reported on her meeting with Supervisor Wasserman regarding homelessness and shared a Chamber meeting City Council Meeting Minutes 01/28/2019 K arrangement with Assemblymember Rivas. She spoke on the VTA Board meeting describing the service vs. coverage reductions bus service in Gilroy. Supreme Court ruling for VTA funding release of measure B monies. Contacts Tammy Brownlow and Taft. Council Member Marques reported that she had attended the LCC New Council Member workshop in Sacramento, and spoke on the DBA meeting re: goals. Council Member Tovar announced the opening of a new business downtown - Capo? and spoke on the DBA meeting and spoke on the upcoming Chamber Spice Award dinner the following weekend. Council Member Munoz spoke on the annual Sister Cities Association dinner and reported on the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission meeting re: water rate increases to agricultural uses. He then reported on the pending full activation of the SVRIA communication system and delays caused by the recent PG&E bankruptcy. Mayor Velasco reported on the Cities Association Board discussion of the CASA compact. EDC meeting regarding Heartwood cabinets building use by a major flower company. Presentation by Evergreen for potential development on the 10th Street corridor. Leavesly expansion - PG& E requirements are not being met as the company is dealing with bankruptcy. He then spoke on the Varity letter regarding the sale of Saint Louise. New letter to the Attorney General supporting the acquisition of Saint Louise to the County. V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Leroe-Munoz requested that the Council agendize a letter to PG&E requesting that they prioritize the SVRIA build out of the network. The Council agreed to having the Mayor submit a letter on the City's behalf. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Cat Tucker A. Minutes of the January 7, 2019 Regular Meeting B. Certificates in Recognition of the 2019 Chamber of Commerce Spice of Life Awardees C. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving Zone Change Planned Unit Development for a Proposed Five - Story Mixed -Use Development on a Two -Acre Site Located at 8955 Monterey Road, APN: 790-14-025; Jan Hochhauser Applicant (Introduced 1/7/2019 with a 7-0 vote) D. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to Declare Weeds and Refuse a Public Nuisance to Begin the Annual Weed and Refuse Abatement Process E. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Supporting the Installation of Two Gilroy Gateway Monument Signs Along State Highway 152 East of Cameron Boulevard and West of Burchell Road and Accepting all Future Maintenance Responsibilities F. Approval of the Extension of the Prequalified Consultant Selection List for Traffic Engineering Design and Operational Studies Support Services for an Additional Year Through March 20, 2020 G. Claim of MaryJanet V. Phan (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim) H. Claim of Maria Felix (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim) City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /28/2019 3 I. Acceptance of California Violence Intervention and Prevention Two -Year Grant Award in the Amount of $500,000 J. Approval of the Eighth Amendment to the Single Tenant Lease Agreement Between Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park and the City of Gilroy Extending the Lease by One Year K. Notice of Acceptance of Completion of Property Improvement Agreement 2014-05, United Natural Foods West Incorporated (UNFI) VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Arrow Sign Company in the Amount of $108,066, with a 10% Project Contingency of $11,000 for the Wayfinding Signs Project The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke. Public comment was opened; there being none, it was then closed. Possible Action: Approve an amendment to the agreement with Arrow Sign Company in the amount of $108,066 with a project contingency of $11,000 for the Wayfinding Signs Project, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Cat Tucker VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Community Development Block Grant Funding Priorities for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 and Consideration of Amendments to Annual Action Plans The staff report was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and was further presented by Grants Coordinator Jim Carney. The public hearing was opened. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Continue the public hearing for funding priorities for CDBG and Housing Trust Funds (HTF) for FY 2019-2020 and FY 2020-2021 to February 4, 2019. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Mayor Pro Tempore AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Cat Tucker IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. Review of Draft Board, Commission, and Committee Handbook The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels. The Council asked that a reference to the pending City Code of Ethics and Values be referenced under Roles, Responsibilities and Relations section of the handbook. Possible Action: Receive report and provide direction to staff. City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /28/2019 0 XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS A. Presentation of Draft Crisis Communication Plan The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and further presented by Communications Coordinator Bedell. Public comment was opened. Jane Howard of Visit Gilroy suggested that her Board utilize the same information with regards to crisis communication. City Administrator Gonzalez then spoke on the First Street improvement project update and community workshop outcomes. Possible Action: Receive report and provide direction to staff. XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There was no report. XIII. CLOSED SESSION There were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Shawna Freels MM&� City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /28/2019