Minutes 2019/04/011
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
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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 Marques.
2. Invocation
The invocation' was given by Pastor Malcolm MacPhail of New Hope Community
Church.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on March 27,
2019 at 6:15 p.m.
Attendee Name
Mayor Roland Velasco
Marie Blankley
Dion Bracco
Peter Leroe-Munoz
Carol Marques
Fred Tovar
Cat Tucker
Title Status
Mayor Nm� K Present
Council Member Present
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5:58 PM
Council Member
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5:50 PM
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Orders of the Day
Mayor Velasco suggested moving Items X B and X. C up the agenda follow the
consent calendar.
The Council agreed to move the items.
Employee Introductions
There were none.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Presentation of NewTransit Service
Plan
The presentation was given by Jay Taree of VTA.
Annual Presentation by Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Barbara Granter of Gilroy Gardens provided the presentation.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tucker reported on the General Plan Advisory Committee
meeting held the prior week.
Council Member Blankley announced the upcoming Sister Cities fundraising
dinner, and spoke on the Gilroy Youth Task Force. She then detailed her meeting
with Supervisor Wasserman regarding services provided at Saint Louise
Hospital.
Council Member Tovar announced the Poppy Jasper International film festival
and thanked members of the community who assisted Golden State Brewery
with their re -opening.
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Mayor Velasco spoke on his meeting with State Senate candidate Laird and then
announced the City's 150th anniversary committee and logo design contest. He
then announced the various filing requirements for Council, and reminded
members to fulfill their obligations on representative committees.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz
A. Minutes of the March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to Remove
On -street Parking Along Portions of State Route 152 (First Street and
Monterey Street) in Conjunction with the Caltrans Paving Project
C. Approval of Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the Fire Hydrant
Painting and Identification Tags Project No. 18-PW-243-2
D. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Rezoning
a +/-103-acre Site Located Northeast of Bolsa Road, Assessor Parcel
Numbers (APNs) 841-31-003, 841-31-019, and 841-31-022, from Open Space
(OS) to Commercial Industrial (CM) (introduced 3/18/19 with a 7-0 vote)
E. Claim of Rosa Olivia Dominguez Conde (The City Administrator
recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the
denial of the.claim)
F. Claim of Roy Swenson (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
G. Proclamation Honoring Doer! Welch During the Poppy Jasper International
Film Festival
H. Proclamation for Retiring Firefighter Paramedic Jim Dempsey
I. Acceptance of the 2018 General Plan Annual Report
X. B. Presentation of the Draft 2019 Strategic Plan
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and was presented by
consultant Kendal Flint.
There were no public comments.
X.C. Presentation By EMC Research to Initiate Community -Wide Polling to
Measure Resident Satisfaction of City Services
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and was further
presented by Andy Morehouse of EMC Research.
There were no public comments.
Motion: An ad -hoc committee of Council Member Marques, Mayor Pro
Tempore Blankley and Mayor Velasco was created to address the ballot
measure polling.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Mayor Roland Velasco, Mayor
SECONDER:
Cat Tucker„ Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT:
Peter Leroe-Munoz
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Amendment to the.Agreement with Granite Rock Company for the Ronan
Channel Trail West Branch Llagas Creek Trail Construction Project Number
15-PW-228, and Approval of Budget Amendment in the Amount of $185,000
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
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There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the
budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and appropriating
proposed expenditure amendments.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER:
Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT:
Peter Leroe-Munoz
Possible Action:
b) Approve an amendment to the contract with the Granite Rock Company
in the amount of $185,000 including a 10% contingency for the Ronan
Channel Trail, West Branch Llagas Creek Trail Project, and authorize the
City Administrator to execute the amendment and associated
documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Mayor Roland Velasco, Mayor
SECONDER:
Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT:
Peter Leroe-Munoz
B. Amendment to the Agreement with TRC Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$192,319 for Construction Management Services for Ronan Channel Trail,
Project No. 15-PW-228, and Approval of Budget Amendment in the Amount
of $192,319
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the
budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and appropriating
proposed expenditure amendments.
RESULT:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER:
Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT:
Peter Leroe-Munoz
b) Approve an amendment to the agreement with TRC Solutions, Inc. in the
amount of $192,319 for construction management services for the
Ronan Channel Trail Project and extending the term through June 30,
2020 and authorize the City Administrator to execute this amendment
and associated documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz
C. Award of a Contract in the Amount of $150,998 to 4LEAF, Inc. for
Construction Management Services for the Citywide Pavement
Maintenance Phase II Project No. 19-RFP-PW-422 and Approval of a Budget
Amendment in the Amount of $57,695
The staff report was presented by City Engineer Heap.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the
budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and appropriating
proposed expenditure amendments.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz
b) Approve a contract with 4LEAF, Inc. in the amount of $137,271 for
construction management services for the citywide pavement
maintenance phase II project, No. 19-RFP-PW-422, establish a project
contingency of $13,727 (10%), and authorize the City Administrator to
execute the contract and associated documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER:
Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT:
Peter Leroe=Munoz
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing to Establish a List of Properties Subject to the Weed
Abatement Program and Adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Fire Chief
to Abate the Nuisance Arising Out of Weeds Growing and Refuse
Accumulating Upon Property in the City of Gilroy Pursuant to Section 12.51
of the Gilroy Code
The staff report was presented by Deputy Director of Community Development O'
Strander.
The public hearing was opened.
George Dorano spoke on the notice he -had received asking why he had just
become aware of the weed abatement program.
The public hearing was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy ordering the
Fire Chief to abate the nuisance arising out of weeds growing and refuse
accumulating upon property in the City of Gilroy, pursuant to Section 12.51
of the Gilroy City Code.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER:
Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES.
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
ABSENT:
Peter Leroe-Munoz
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Mid -Year Budget Update and Approval of Increasing
Appropriations from the Public Facilities Impact Fee Fund by $1.5 million
and Water and Wastewater Funds by $55,444
The item was presented by Finance Manager Atkins.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the
budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and appropriating proposed expenditure
amendments, with the use of the budget amendment for full plans and
specifications for construction of the one -stop center.
RESULT: APPROVE [5 TO 1]
MOVER:
Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER:
Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Bracco, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
NAYS:
Marie Blankley
ABSENT:
Peter Leroe-Munoz
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Gonzalez announced the following week's study session on
fire services 4/8 and closed session, and announced the filing of the Deputy
Director of Public Works position.
XII. CITY ATTORNEYS REPORTS
There was none.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2) Property: 3050 Hecker Pass
Highway, APN's 783-05-011; -012;-013;810-17-014;-015; -021; -024; -025; -
026; -029; 810-18-002; -010;-011;801-19-005; -007; -010; -011; -014 (Gilroy
Gardens) Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; Other Party to
Negotiations: Greg Edgar; Negotiating Price and Terms
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2) Property: 140 Fifth Street, Gilroy
(Willey House) Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; Other
Party to Negotiations: Gary Walton; Negotiating Price and Terms
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to closed session at 9:C
Shawna Freels, MMC
City Clerk
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