Minutes 2019/11/181
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Citv Council Meetinq Minutes
November 18, 2019
I. OPENING
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was led by Council Member Marques.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Bill Hawkins of New Hope Community Church.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels reported that the agenda had been posted on
November 13, 2019 at 3:15 p.m.
Attendee Name
Roland Velasco
Marie Blankley
Dion Bracco
Peter Leroe-Munoz
Carol Marques
Fred Tovar
Cat Tucker
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Title
Status
Arrived
Mayor
Present
5:56 PM
Council Member
Present
5:54 PM
Council Member
Present
6:05 PM
Council Member
Present
6:13 PM
Council Member
Present
5:51 PM
Council Member
Absent
Council Member
Present
5:42 PM
Orders of the Day
Mayor Velasco suggested moving Item XA up the agenda following the consent
calendar.
The Council agreed to move the item.
Employee Introductions
Public Works Director Awoke introduced newly hired Engineer Sara Soto,
Maintenance Workers in the Operations Division Frank Medina, Alex Morales,
Tyler Hanson and Scott Povio.
Interim Community Development Director Larson introduced newly hired Building
Inspectors Thomas Smith and Aaron Acomb.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz arrived at 6:13 p.m.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Certificate to Gilroy Elk's Lodge in Appreciation of Ongoing Financial
Contributions to Support Gilroy Recreation Programs
Mayor Velasco presented the certificate to the Elks members.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
John Taft of the Downtown Association announced the annual Christmas parade,
spoke on Gourmet Alley, detailed building issues in the downtown and concluded
by describing work on Opportunity Zones by the Association.
Open Government Commission Annual Presentation to Council
The presentation was given by Vice Chair Bentz.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tucker reported on the recent Visit Gilroy meeting.
Council Member Blankley reported on the vacancy of the EDC Director, and that
she met with Supervisor Wasserman regarding SB 330 and VTA's focus on high
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density transit -oriented housing and preservation of express bus service to
Gilroy.
Council Member Marques spoke on the Downtown Association "shop small"
event and successful downtown beer crawl and Dia De Los Muertos events.
Member Velasco thanked the community for their support during the Veterans
Day events and reported that he had met with the Gilroy Chamber and Visit
Gilroy CEO's and had attended a meeting with Assembly Member Rivas and the
Water District. He concluded by announcing the open recruitment for City Boards
and Commissions.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
A. Minutes of the November 4, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. Fiscal Year 2020 1st Quarter Budget Update
C. Adoption of Ordinance 2019-09 Amending Sections 6.1, 6.6, and 6.7 of
Chapter 6 of the Gilroy City Code and Adopting the Following Codes: 2019
California Building Code (VOL 1 and 2), 2019 California Residential Code,
2019 California Electrical Code, 2019 California Mechanical Code, 2019
California Plumbing Code, 2019 California Energy Code, 2019 California
Historical Building Code, 2019 California Existing Building Code with
Appendices Al, A2, A3, A4, and A5 of the 2018 International Existing
Building Code, 2019 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2018
International Property Maintenance Code with Appendix A (introduced
11/412019 with a 7-0 vote)
D. Adoption of Ordinance 2019-10 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Adopting the 2018 International Fire Code and the 2019 California Fire
Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, Including Local
Amendments (introduced 11/4/2019 with a 7-0 vote)
E. Adoption of Ordinance 2019-11 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Gilroy City Code Section 10 A "Fireworks" Sections 10A.5 (a),
(b), (d) and (e), and Adding a New Section 10A.5 (f) (introduced 11/4/2019
with a 7-0 vote)
F. Adoption of an Ordinance 2019-12 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Amending Sections 27.36 and 27.40 of Chapter 27 of the Gilroy City Code to
Comply with the Requirements of Senate Bill 998 and Review of Proposed
Policy for the Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment
(introduced 11/4/2019 with a 7-0 vote)
G. Adoption of Resolution 2019-75 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Gilroy
Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies
Requiring Annual Inspections in Such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections
13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adoption of the 2040 General Plan Preferred Land Use Alternative for
Analysis in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report
The staff report was presented by Senior Planner Ketchum.
The public hearing was opened.
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Carolyn Tognetti shared her support of the General Plan Advisory Committee
recommendation, explaining that it was very close to the vision the public had
recommended.
Bill O'Connor spoke on the need for jobs and shared his support of the General
Plan Advisory Committee recommendation stating that the area identified for
employment zoning was much needed.
Connie Rogers shared the support of Gilroy Growing Smarter of the General
Plan Advisory Committee recommendation.
Martha Schauss spoke on the issue of population growth stating that the
community was growing too fast, suggesting that the lower density options be
selected.
The public hearing was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution 2019-76 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving the General Plan preferred land use alternative for analysis in
the General Plan environmental impact report.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Proposal to Join the Santa Clara County Planning
Collaborative, as Recommended by the Cities Association of Santa Clara
County, to Potentially Share Resources and Transfer Housing Allocations
Among Participating Jurisdictions
The staff report was presented by Senior Planner Ketchum.
Public comment was opened.
Ron Kirkish suggested that the collaborative was a positive effort to break help
with the LAFCO strangle -hold on the City.
Carolyn Tognetti asked if the City would be transferring housing allocations
describing her concerns with the suggestion.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff to join the proposed Santa
Clara County Planning Collaborative.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation of the Community -Wide Polling Results #2 by EMC Research
to Measure Resident Satisfaction of City Services
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and further presented
by CliffordMoss and EMC consultants.
Public comment was opened.
Ron Kirkish spoke on the importance of public safety describing the need for a
fourth fire station.
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Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff to not move forward with the
measure.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
B. Report on the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance
The staff report was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and was further
presented by Finance Manager Guerrero.
Public comment was opened.
Connie Rogers suggested that the Council prioritize the10th Street bridge and
Glen Loma fire station with the unassigned fund balance.
Bill O'Connor asked if there were other funds with unassigned fund balances
other than the general fund.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff to allocate $2.9 million for the
future fire station, $1.8 million to the IRS Section115 Trust, $1.2 million for a
downtown parking lot, and $1.8 million for a future land acquisition for City
facilities.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
C. A Resolution Establishing an IRS Section 115 Trust Fund, Designation of a
Plan Administrator, Approval of an Agreement with the Public Agency
Retirement Services (PARS) and Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget by $2,000,000 to Fund the Trust
The staff report was presented by Finance Director Forbis.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Adopt Resolution 2019-77 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving the adoption of the PARS public agencies post -employment
benefits trust administered by Public Agency Retirement Services
(PARS), and authorizing the City Administrator or his/her designee as
the City's plan administrator for the trust program.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
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Possible Action:
a) Approve an agreement for administrative services between PARS and
the City of Gilroy to administer the trust, and authorize the City
Administrator or their designee to execute the agreement.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
Possible Action:
a) Adopt Resolution 2019-78 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending
the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) adopted budget by approving a transfer of $1.8
million from the City's General Fund unassigned fund balance, $100,000
from the Water fund (fund 720) balance and $100,000 from the Sewer fund
(fund 700) balance, into the Fringe Benefits fund (fund 699), and increase
appropriation in the Fringe Benefits fund by $2,000,000.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
Direction was given to look at all items and return with some analysis on an
ongoing trust funding financial policy for Council to consider.
D. Approval of the Gilroy Neighborhood Traffic Management Program to
Support Citywide Traffic Calming
The staff report was introduced by Public Works Director Awoke and presented
by Traffic Engineer Heap.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approve the City's neighborhood traffic management program.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
A. Update on the Development Services Center Project
The item was introduced by City Administrator Gonzalez and was further
presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
There were no public comments.
City Administrator Gonzalez spoke on a request from the Gilroy Gardens Board
to hold a joint meeting. He then stated that the December 2, 2019 meeting
agenda would be very heavy and suggested alternative meeting dates in
December.
The Council agreed to spread the items between the December 2nd and 9th
meetings, as needed.
XII. CITY ATTORNEYS REPORTS
There was none.
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XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 and City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (2)
Property: 5925 Monterey Frontage Road, APN 808-21-026 (Gilroy Sports
Park); Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator. Other Party to
Negotiations: Jon Gustofson, VP Sharks Sports & Entertainment, LLC;
Negotiating Price and Terms
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a)
(2); Property: 7665 Crews Road, Gilroy (Van Dyke Ranch); APN 841-46-004;
Negotiators: Gabriel Gonzalez, City Administrator; Other Party to
Negotiations: Peter N. Van Dyke, Elizabeth A. Van Dyke, Kurt E. Van Dyke;
and Eric Van Dyke; Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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Shawna Freels, MMC
City Clerk
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