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
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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
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6:40 PM
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5:52 PM
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5:50 PM
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5:48 PM
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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