20200406 Regular Meeting Minutes1
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2020
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Velasco.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Velasco 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 April
1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
Roland Velasco
Marie Blankley
Dion Bracco
Peter Leroe-Munoz
Carol Marque._s
Fred Tovar
Cat Tucker
B. Orders of the Day
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Mayor Velasco announced that the meeting was being conducted virtually
pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order Number N-29-20 in order to minimize
the spread of COVID 19, and the meeting was being live streamed from the city
website and viewable on Cable Channel 17. He then offered instructions for
submitting public comment throughout the meeting.
C. Employee Introductions
There were no employee introductions.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
Ill. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
A public comment was submitted by John Taft who announced the Downtown
Business Association gift card program to support downtown merchants.
Public comment was then closed.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
There were none .
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Bracco requested that the Gilroy Gardens lease agreement
return to the Council to address providing the Park with economic certainty.
The Council agreed to agendize the item in closed session.
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
A. Certificate of Commendation for Eagle Scout Benjamin Summers
B. Minutes of the March 16, 2020 Regular Meeting
C. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion and Reduction of the
Faithful Performance and Payment Security Bonds for Property
Improvement Agreement No. 2016-01, Hecker Pass Heartland Estates
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D. Approval of On-Call Consultants List for Engineering and Design Support
Services, Project No. 20-RFQ-PW-329
E. Rescheduling of the Public Hearing Regarding the Annual Weed Abatement
Program Setting the Hearing Date as May 4, 2020
F. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
· Approving Zone Change Application Z 19-03 to Remove a Planned Unit
Development Overlay District Designation from a Single-Family Residential
(R-1) Zoned Parcel at a Property Located at 95 Farrel Avenue, APN 790-07-
007, Applicant Michael Kuang (Z 19-03) (Introduced 3/16/2020 with a 7-0
vote)
G. Claim of Esau Jimenez (The Interim City Administrator recommends a
"yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the
claim)
H. Claim of Karina Cruz on behalf of James Evan Cruz Coronado (The Interim
City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar
shall constitute the denial of the claim)
I. Claim of Stacy Flores (The Interim City Administrator recommends a "yes"
vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Prohibiting Evictions for the Nonpayment of Rent for Tenants Impacted by
the COVID-19 Emergency and Setting Forth the Facts Constituting the Need
for Such Relief (Introduced 3/24/2020 with a 4-3 vote; Council Members
Blankley, Bracco and Velasco voting no)
The item was introduced by Interim City Administrator Forbis and further
presented by City Attorney Faber.
Public comment was opened.
Comment submitted by Chris Vanni spoke in opposition to the adoption of the
ordinance as written, suggesting that the landlord also be protected.
Comment submitted by Bernard , Bagley and Bonaccorsi, representatives of Mike
Greenway and Leonard Harrington of Gilroy Automall car dealerships, suggested
that a monitory cap be included in the ordinance for commercial tenants.
John Taft submitted a comment in opposition to the adoption of the ordinance as
the county ordinance was sufficient.
Rebeca Armendariz spoke in support of the adoption of the ordinance to assist
those in need.
Public comment was then closed .
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Motion:
Not adopt an Ord inance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy prohibiting
evictions for the nonpayment of rent for tenants impacted by the COVID-19
emergency and setting forth the facts constituting the need for such relief.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVE [4 TO 3]
Marie Blankley, Council Member
Dion Bracco, Council Member
Ro land Velasco, Marie Blankley, Dion Bracco, Carol Marques
Peter Leroe-Munoz, Fred Tovar, Cat Tucker
B. Consideration of Financial Support for Local Community Programs During
the COVID-19 Pandemic
The staff report was presented by Interim City Administrator Forbis.
Public comment was opened .
John Taft and Gary Walton commented that direct business assistance should be
provided as it was in other cities, and suggested that small business receive
grants rather than loans.
Jan Bernstein-Chargin submitted a comment in support of the funding and asked
that the City support efforts to house the homeless as they were the most at risk
during the COVID 19 crisis, and asked that the equipment and supplies at
homeless encampments not be swept during the crisis.
Diane Ortiz of the Youth Alliance provided a comment requesting $50,000 of
financial support, described the programs provided through the agency, and
detailed the impacts of the COVID 19 in the community.
Rebeca Armendariz of CARAS commented on the organization's work with
families explaining that they were out of funds for hotel vouchers and other
supplies. She commented on Federal and State business loans and suggested
that small businesses with fewer than 25 employees be provided with grants.
Maria Cid asked why the Youth Alliance was not being considered for funding.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Approve financial support for the St. Joseph's Family Center, Project
Sentinel, Gilroy Compassion Center, Mt. Madonna YMCA Senior Nutrition
Program, and the Gilroy Chamber of CommerceNisit Gilroy in the total
amount of $257,500 to provide immediate support and programs in
response to the COVID-19 Pandemic; and authorize the Interim City
Administrator to develop and implement adequate financial controls and
reporting guidelines to ensure that funds are utilized appropriately, with the
addition of up to $10,000 for the Youth Alliance.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Marie Blankley, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Capital Improvement Plan Projects for Funding by the Road
Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB-1) Funds and Increasing
Appropriations in the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund 215 by
$2,510,621
The item was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
Public comment was opened.
A comment was submitted by Zack Hilton stating that the Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission should be offered an opportunity to provide recommendation on the
use of the funding .
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Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt Resolution 2020-19 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending
the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to incorporate a list of projects to be
funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act and increase
appropriations in the fund by $2,510,621 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Award of a Three Year Contract in the Amount of $226,100 to The Pun
Group, LLP for Professional Auditing Services to Conduct the City's
Annual Financial Audit and Report
The staff report was presented by Finance Manager Guerrero.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Award a three-year, $266,100 contract with two 1-year extension options to
The Pun Group, LLP for professional auditing services and authorize the
Interim City Administrator to execute such agreement.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVE [6 TO 1]
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Peter Leroe-Mufioz, Council Member
Velasco, Bracco, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Marie Blankley
C. Approval of Temporary Memorandums of Agreement with AFSCME Local
101, Gilroy Management Association, Gilroy Firefighters IAFF Local 2805
and the Gilroy Police Officers Association, and Temporary Policy
Memorandums with Unrepresented Employees, in Response to the COVID-
19 Pandemic and Shelter in Place Orders
The item was presented by Human Resources Director McPhillips.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approve, and authorize the Interim City Administrator to execute the
following:
a) A temporary memorandum of agreement with the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME),
Local 101 regarding wages, hours and working conditions in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter in place orders
(copy attached).
b) A temporary memorandum of agreement with the Gilroy Management
Association regarding wages, hours and working conditions in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter in place orders
(copy attached).
c) A temporary memorandum of agreement with Gilroy Firefighters
IAFF, Local 2805 regarding wages, hours and working conditions in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic (copy attached).
d) A temporary memorandum of agreement with the Gilroy Police
Officers Association regarding wages, hours and working conditions
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (copy attached).
e) A temporary policy memorandum with unrepresented employees in
each of the following groups in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
and shelter in place orders (copies attached):
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1. Full-time Unrepresented Confidential Non-Exempt & Exempt
Employees
2. Full-time Unrepresented Council-Appointed Employees
3. Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal Unrepresented Hourly & Exempt
Employees
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Approval of an Employment Agreement for Interim City Administrator
Jimmy Forbis as Recommended by Council Sub-Committee Members Marie
Blankley, Dion Bracco and Mayor Roland Velasco
The item was presented by Mayor Velasco.
There were no public comments .
Possible Action:
Approve an employment agreement with Interim City Administrator Jimmy
Forbis setting forth the compensation, benefits, and terms associated with
his appointment, as recommended by Council sub-committee members
Marie Blankley, Dion Bracco and Mayor Roland Velasco.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Dion Bracco, Council Member
Marie Blankley, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
Interim City Administrator Forbis spoke on the use of Zoom Meetings for the
Council meeting, and explained that Board and Commissions would begin to
meet using the software. He then spoke on addressing finances beginning with
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XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Faber explained that he would be following the City of San Jose
with regards to COVID 19 related items, and would report out to the Council.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
There were no closed session items .
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Shawna Free
City Clerk
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