Minutes 2019/08/051
Citv of Gilrov
Citv Council Meetinq Minutes
Auqust 5, 2019
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco
1. Moment of Silence in Memory of the Victims of the Garlic Festival Incident
Mayor Velasco opened the meeting with a moment of silence.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Velasco led the pledge of allegiance
3. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor's Greg Quirk and Bill Hawkins.
4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on
August 2, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.
Attendee Name Title
Status
Arrived
Mayor Roland Velasco Mayor
Present
6:00 PM
Marie Blankley Council Member
Present
6:00 PM
Dion Bracco Council Member
Present
6:00 PM
Peter Leroe-Munoz Council Member
Present
6:03 PM
Carol Marques Council Member
Present
6:00 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
There were no introductions.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews for One Open Seat on the Library Bond Oversight Committee and
Community & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
The Council held interviews.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Jane Howard, Executive Director of the Gilroy Welcome Center, thanked City
staff for their courageous support of Gilroy and then detailed her agency's
experiences of support from visitors at the Gilroy California Welcome Center
Mark Turner, Executive Director of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, shared his
gratitude to the City of Gilroy for their swift and processional support during the
tragic incident at the Garlic Festival.
Jan Thoren suggested the idea of offering an expanded schedule and evening
hours at the swimming pool at Christopher High school offering her ideas of a
better business model.
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David Chan asked for extended hours for swimming at Christopher High school.
Public comment was then closed.
A. Caltrans Presentation on State Route 152 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
The presentation was given by Vicor Gauthier and Tanzeeba Kishwar of
Caltrans.
Public comment was opened.
Beth Sullivan spoke on the trees on Hecker Pass on highway 152 asking when
Caltrans would be trimming them.
Public comment was then closed.
B. Gilroy Gardens Presentation of Its Master Plan Phase I, Proposed Hillside
Development
The presentation was given by Gilroy Gardens Director Barb Granter.
There were no public comments.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco thanked the whole community for their work and
responsiveness following the Garlic Festival incident.
Council Member Tucker thanked City staff and first responders for their work and
responsiveness during the Garlic Festival incident and offered to speak with
members of the community if they wished to. She then thanked the Chamber and
the Downtown Business Association for coordinating the Garlic Festival incident
vigil.
Council Member Blankley spoke on her presentation at the vigil following the
Garlic Festival incident and went on to report on the VTA meeting describing the
funding in 2050 for roadway improvements. She concluded by announcing seats
that were open on the Caltrain local policy makers committee and VTA citizen
advisory committee.
Council Member Marques shared her sentiments following the Garlic Festival
incident and went on to report on the grand opening of the cannery project
apartments and the URM building tour in downtown. She then went on to
describe her position in working with property owners to repair their URM
buildings.
Council Member Tovar thanked the community and first responders, City staff
and the Council for their responsiveness and leadership during the Garlic
Festival incident. He spoke on the work of the Downtown Business Association
and Chamber and went on to announce fundraising events at local businesses
for the victim's families. He concluded by relaying the thanks of the family of
Steven Romero.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz thanked the community and staff for stepping up
during the tragic events, and then reported on the Valley Water District plans of
opening public space owned by the District.
Mayor Velasco reported on recent meeting cancellations of the representative
boards he participated. He congratulated the finance department for their award
in excellence in financial reported issued by the Government Finance Officers
Association. He described the positive feedback from the URM tours and
thanked the Downtown Business Association and the Chamber for their efforts
putting on the Garlic Festival incident vigil. He concluded by announcing his
coffee with the Mayor event on Saturday August.
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V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Blankely reminded the Council that the Christopher Ranch
water service request was planned to be agendized in August and then asked for
periodic reports on the Sharks project proposal, and update on the development
of a pension trust.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
A. Minutes of the July 1, 2019 Meeting
B. Claim of David Olsen (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
C. Claim of Oscar & Paula Freitas (The City Administrator recommends a
"yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the
claim)
D. Claim of Jesus Gutierrez (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
E. Claim of Miriam Smith (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of the Placement of Special Assessment Liens for the Non-
payment of Charges for the Collection of Garbage, Rubbish, and Refuse on
Certain Properties Located in the City of Gilroy
The staff report was presented by Finance Manager Atkins.
The public hearing was opened.
Sharif Razzaqui spoke on his renter's non-payment of garbage charges stating
that he should not be incurring the bill.
The public hearing was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy imposing special
assessment liens for the costs of delinquent garbage collection services for
certain properties located in Gilroy, California.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Public Hearing to Consider the Report of Abatement of Weeds and Refuse
Within the City of Gilroy and Confirming the Imposition of Assessment
Liens Against the Land
The staff report was presented by Chief Clet.
The public hearing was opened.
Michael Johnson spoke on his recent purchase of a property on Mesa Road that
was on the lien list, requesting to have his property removed as it had been well
maintained.
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Ramiro Gomez of 1705 Hecker Pass Road stated that he had always cleared his
property and felt it was unfair to be on the list and incur the continuing costs.
The public hearing was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy confirming the
report of the Chief of the Fire Department setting forth the description of
property, naming the owners thereof and the costs of abating the nuisance
caused by the growing of weeds and accumulation of refuse on the
property, and providing that such costs shall constitute assessments
against the land.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
C. Tentative Map Application to Subdivide Approximately 125.32 Acres
Located North of Santa Teresa Boulevard Between Merlot Drive and Miller
Avenue, APN's 808-18-003, 808-18-024, 808-18-025 and 808-18-026 to Create
a Total of 171 Residential Lots of the Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan Area
With Two Public Open Space Trail Parcels, 22 Private Open Space Parcels
and Three lots for Future Development; Applicant Tim Filice Representing
the Glen Loma Group (TM 18-02)
The staff report was presented by Planner II Durkin.
There were no ex-parte communications of Council Members.
The public hearing was opened.
Bill O'Connor asked for details of the trail system.
Connie Rogers thanked staff for guiding the developer to use Native American
names asking if there would be any markings or plaques to identify the history of
the site.
The public hearing was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving
tentative map TM 18-02 a subdivision of 125.32+/- acre site into 102 village
lots in the nebbiolo neighborhood, 46 compact lots in the Malvasia
neighborhood and 23 compact lots in the Glen Neighborhood for a total of
171 residential lots, with two public open space trail parcels, 22 private
open space parcels and three lots for future development on a property
located north of Santa Teresa Boulevard between Merlot Drive and Miller
Avenue, APN's 808-18-003, 808-18-024, 808-18-025 and 808-18-026, filed by
Glen Loma Group.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
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D. Consideration of an Amendment of Gilroy City Code Chapter 30 to Make
Minor Revisions and Amend, Repeal or Replace Provisions Including the
Definitions, Land Use Table, Parking and Storage, Nonconforming Uses,
Minor Modifications, and Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations, to Ensure
Internal Consistency, Improve Interpretations and Conform with State Laws
(Z 18-07)
Possible Action:
Motion to continue the public hearing to the August 19, 2019 regular
meeting.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
E. Consideration of Adding an Addendum for the Downtown Commercial
Corridor to the City of Gilroy's Comprehensive Fee Schedule Charged by
all Departments of the City
Possible Action:
Motion to continue the public hearing to the August 19, 2019 regular
meeting.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Appointment to Open Seats on the Library Bond Oversight Committee and
Community and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
City Clerk Freels presented the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Appoint Carissa Purnell to the community member at -large to the
Library Bond Oversight Committee.
b) Appoint Jennifer Del Bono to the Community and Neighborhood
Revitalization Committee to a term ending December 31, 2020.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Supporting the Miller Red Barn Association's Application for a County of
Santa Clara Historical Grant for Capital Improvements at the Miller Red
Barn Located at Christmas Hill Park, APN 808-18-022
The staff report was presented by City Administrator Gonzalez.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the
use of City -owned property for the proposed capital improvement project in
support of the Miller Red Barn Association's application for a County of
Santa Clara historic grant.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Approval of Memorandums of Understanding With AFSCME, Local 101
General Unit and AFSCME, Local 101 Supervisory Unit and Related Salary
Schedules for the Period July 1, 2019 Through June 30, 2021
The staff report was presented by Human Resources Director McPhillips.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Approve the Memorandums of Understanding with AFSCME, Local
101 General Unit and AFSCME, Local 101 Supervisory Unit for the
period July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Possible Action:
b) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving
the July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020 salary schedules associated with
the AFSCME, Local 101 General unit.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Possible Action:
c) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving
the July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020 salary schedules associated with
the AFSCME, Local 101 Supervisory unit.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
C. Approval of a Salary and Benefit Increase for City Administrator Gabriel A.
Gonzalez Effective April 1, 2019
The staff report was presented by Mayor Velasco.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
Approve the City Administrator's compensation package increase effective
April 1, 2019 with a 5% market equity adjustment to $238,493 annually, a 3%
performance increase to $245,648 annually, and an increase vacation
accrual from three to four weeks per year.
RESULT: APPROVE [4 TO 31
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Mayor Roland Velasco, Peter Leroe-MuFioz, Fred Tovar, Cat
Tucker
NAYS: Marie Blankley, Dion Bracco, Carol Marques
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
A. Presentation of the Proposed Use of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems in
Public Safety (continued from June 17, 2019 and July 1, 2019)
The staff report was presented by Police Captain Espinosa.
Public comment was opened.
Bill O'Connor spoke in support of the use of the device for car chases and
fireworks violation issues, describing the safety benefits to the community.
Mike Johnson descried the benefits for public safety, explaining recent issues
where such a device could be used.
Public comment was then closed.
City Administrator Gonzalez then reported on the community engagement efforts
for the proposed revenue measure and then spoke on the ongoing work of the
environmental consultant for the proposed Sharks project at the sports park. He
spoke on the ongoing hours at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
work with the FBI describing his pride with city staff in manning the EOC
throughout the incident and their willingness to support the incident recovery
efforts. He announced that the EOC and support services would be opened for
the next week until the FBI closed the investigation, and then announced the
planned press conference the following day and detailed the FBI processes with
the crime scene.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR — UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES;
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Gilroy City Code Section
17A.11 (4) (a); Employee Groups: Unrepresented Non-Exempt/Confidential
Employees; Part-Time/Seasonal/Temporary Employees; Unrepresented
Exempt/Confidential Employees: City Negotiator: Gabriel Gonzalez, City
Administrator and LeeAnn McPhillips, HR Director; Anticipated Issue(s)
Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions
B. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR — UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES;
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Gilroy City Code Section
17A.11 (4) (a); Employee Groups: Unrepresented Exempt/Confidential/
Department Heads: City Negotiator: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator;
Anticipated Issue(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working
Conditions
C. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES — Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957 (a) and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (1);
Consultation with Gilroy Police Department, Chief Scot Smithee, Gabriel A.
Gonzalez, City Administrator
Public comment was opened; there being none it was then closed.
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The Council adjourned to closed session at 9:37 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker _
S6wna Frees, MM�
City Clerk
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