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Minutes 2019/10/211 1. OPENING A. Call to Order A C. A. A Citv of Gilroy Citv Council Meetinq Minutes October 21, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco 1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Velasco then led the pledge of allegiance. 2. Invocation There was no invocation. 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on October 16, 2019 at 5:25 p.m., and the revised agenda had been posted on October 17, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. Attendee Name Mayor Roland Velasco Marie Blankley Dion Bracco Peter Leroe-Munoz Carol Marques Fred Tovar Cat Tucker Title Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Status Arrived Present 5:56 PM Present 5:48 PM Present 5:52 PM Present 6:11 PM Present _--1 j 5:53 PM Present 5:57 PM Present ; 5:53 PM Orders of the Day Mayor Velasco recognized Council Member Tovar's birthday and led the singing of Happy Birthday. Employee Introductions Recreation Director De Leon introduced newly hired early childhood recreation staff member Gina Soto. Interim Community Development Director Larson introduced newly promoted Building Official Hipolito Olmos. Council Member Leroe-Munoz arrived at 6:11 p.m. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Manuel Gaytan of the Salvation Armory introduced himself to the Council and described the services provided by the agency. John Taft introduced Mary Vargas and spoke on the problems she had encountered in starting her business in the downtown. Mary Vargas of Fairway EV described the services her business provided and said that she was having difficulty establishing her business due to City business licensing issues. Tom Miller, owner of a downtown building, described the need for parking in the downtown. Historic Heritage Committee Annual Presentation to Council Chairperson Seebart provided the report. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/21 /2019 2 IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco spoke on the Library Joint Powers Authority surplus of $8,000,000. Council Member Blankley spoke on recent activities she had participated in, reported on the VTA express bus reductions and then spoke on the recently enacted Senate Bill 330. Council Member Marques announced the downtown business shop small event. Council Member Tovar spoke on the annual League conference highlighting sessions he had attended. He then spoke the success of the recent Tamale Festival and spoke on a new downtown business. Council Member Leroe-Munoz announced ribbon cuttings at Rebecca's Children's Services and the Neon Exchange. He then spoke on the Valley Water District response to the recent PG&E power outage. Mayor Velasco thanked the organizers of the recent downtown beer crawl and spoke on the recent upturn of business at Gilroy Garden's and their upcoming seasonal events. V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Velasco suggested that a report be prepared by staff to explain the triggers for Historic Heritage Committee review of projects. The full Council agreed to agendize the item. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) A. Minutes of the October 7, 2019 Regular Meeting B. A Resolution 2019-68 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Releasing Specified Unclaimed Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with California Government Code Section 50053 C. A Resolution 2019-69 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Releasing Specified Unclaimed Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with California Government Code Section 50055 Possible Action: Approve Items A. B. C RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker D. Adoption of a Policy for the Establishment of a Housing Assistance Program for Newly Appointed Charter Officers, the Deputy City Administrator and Department Heads The staff report was presented by Finance Director Forbis. Public comment was opened. Ron Kirkish stated that the community was not in support of providing housing assistance for staff, explaining that it tied up city funds for 30 years. Bill O'Connor stated that the loan amount should be capped. Public comment was then closed. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/21 /2019 V Possible Action: Resolution 2019-70 was adopted with the amendment to provide an 80% of value loan capped at $800,000, with 6 months to repay in full at separation, with each loan to return to Council for final approval. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Tovar, Tucker NOES: Blankley, Marques VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. Approval of a Contract Amendment in the Amount of $48,250 With EPC IT Solutions for Network and Infrastructure Improvements The staff report was presented by Information Technology Director Golden. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Approve a contract amendment in the amount of $48,250 with EPC IT Solutions and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were none. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were none. X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of Adopting the "Reach Codes" for Building Electrification to Support Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals The staff report was presented by Building Official Olmos. Public comment was opened. Amanda Rudeen spoke in opposition to the adoption of the Reach Codes, describing the costs to the consumer. Bill O'Connor suggested the City follow the state code. Public comment was then closed. Possible Action: The Council directed staff to not include the "reach codes" in the upcoming building code update. B. Consideration of Adopting the "Reach Code" for Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in New Construction to Support Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals The staff report was presented by Building Official Olmos. There were no public comments. Possible Action: The Council directed staff to not incorporate the "reach codes" in the upcoming building code update. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/21 /2019 0 C. Report on Sustainable Water Supply Management Strategies for the City of Gilroy and the City Morgan Hill The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and further presented by Public Works Director Awoke. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Receive report. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS City Administrator Gonzalez proposed a study session on November 25th to address the standards of cover report and development center update. He then announced a tour to visit the City of Irvine's skating rink on November 14th and asked Council Members to contact him if they wanted to attend. A. Fire Department Alternative Service Model Pilot Study First Quarter Report The staff report was presented by Interim Fire Chief Clet. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Receive report. XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS XIII. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (2); Property:7780 Monterey Street, Gilroy (Downtown Business Association Office), APN 841-04-020 ; Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; Other Party to Negotiations: Jose Montes; Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENVEMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (4); Title: Deputy City Administrator C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (4); Title: Community Development Director There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned to closed sessic VI ICIVVI IQ I IGGIJ, IVIIVII./ City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 10/21 /2019