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I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2020
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Velasco led the pledge of allegiance.
2. Invocation
There was none.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on April
15, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Orders of the Day
Mayor Velasco announced that the meeting was taking place virtually pursuant to
the Governor's Executive Order and described the process for public
participation.
C. Employee Introductions
There were none .
Attendee Name -I
Roland Velasco -
Title
Mayor
Council Member
Status Arrived
I Remote 6:00 PM --Remote 6:00 PM Marie Blankley -1 Remote --
Dion Bracco Council Member 6:00 PM -----
Peter Leroe-Munoz Council Member I Remote 6:00 PM ---!
Carol Marqu~s Council Member Remote 6:00 PM -----
Fred Tovar Council Member 1 Remote 6:00 PM -----t---
Cat Tucker Council Member Remote 6 :00 PM
INTERVIEWS
Interviews for One Open Seat on the Planning Commission with a Term Expiring
December 31, 2022
The Council interviewed candidates for the Planning Commission.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
Ill. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
Terri Lindseth submitted a comment suggesting that City leaders be more vocal
on social media regarding COVID 19 testing.
Zachary Hilton sent in a comment detailing a bicycle match program to assist
people with b icycle transportation.
John Perales submitted a comment requesting that the Council explore district
area based Council elections in place of the current at-large approach to provide
better representation of the community.
Public comment was then closed .
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IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tucker reported on the Visit California Gilroy meeting describing
the impacts of the pandemic on tourism in the community and work to turn
around tourism when the pandemic was over.
Council Member Blankley spoke on the work of the Cities Association and
reported on CalTrain plans for a fourth train to Gilroy in 2021. She concluded by
explaining that Gilroy's request to be a testing site for the coronavirus had been
declined.
Council Member Marques announced the Downtown Business Association gift
card program and spoke on Gilroy Garden's season pass extension to 2021.
Council Member Tovar stated that other cities in Santa Clara County had not
adopted local eviction moratorium ordinances and he then spoke on the Silicon
Valley Clean Energy Authority discount and financial assistance program.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz spoke on the Silicon Valley Regional
Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) work to provide communication network for all
public safety agencies throughout the county, announcing that Gilroy's dispatch
center was now connected to the regional system.
Mayor Velasco thanked Council Member Leroe-Munoz for his efforts on the
SVRIA. He spoke on the coronavirus testing site in Morgan Hill and announced
his upcoming meeting with Congressman Panetta. He described city services
that were being provided during the Shelter in Place Order and announced an
upcoming VTA Mobility Partnership meeting in May. He also announced his
planned Coffee and Conversation with the Mayor event the following Saturday , at
9:30 a.m.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
There were none .
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley , Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley , Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
A. Minutes of the March 24, 2020 Special Meeting
B. Minutes of the April 6, 2020 Regular Meeting
C. Appointment of One Member to the Building Board of Appeals With a Term
Ending December 31, 2023
D. Approval of the Extension of the Exclusivity Agreement With the Sharks
Sports & Enterta inment, LLC Through January 31, 2021 to Fully Assess the
Potential of Having the Sharks Organization Operate a New Indoor
Recreational Facility in Gilroy
E. Acceptance of the City Fiscal Year 2018-19 Federal Single Audit for the
Reporting Period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Approval of a Purchasing Contract With Pape Machinery of Gilroy in the
Amount of $122,985 for the Purchase of a John Deere 310SL Backhoe
Under a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell, Formerly
Known as National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Awoke .
There were no public comments .
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Possible Action:
Approve a purchase contract with Pape Machinery of Gilroy in the amount
of $122,985 for the purchase of a John Deere 31 0SL Backhoe, using the
cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell formerly known as
National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), and authorize the Interim City
Administrator to execute the contract and related documents.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Lero e-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Approval of a Purchasing Contract With Pape Machinery of Gilroy in the
Amount of $151,410 for the Purchase of a John Deere 344L Loader Through
a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell, Formerly Known as
National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)
The item was presented by Public Works Director Awoke.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approve a purchase contract with Pape Machinery of Gilroy in the amount of
$151,410 for the purchase of a John Deere 344L loader using a cooperative
purchasing agreement with Sourcewell,,, formerly known as National Joint
Powers Alliance (NJPA), and authorize the Interim City Administrator to
execute the contract and associated documents.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Dion Bracco, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
· A. Appointment to One Open Seat on the Planning Commission with a Term
Ending December 31, 2022
The item was presented by City Clerk Freels .
There were no public comments .
Reid Lerner was selected .
Possible Action:
Appoint a member to the open seat on the Planning Commission with a
term ending December 31, 2022.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVE [5 TO 2]
Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Velasco, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tucker
Marie Blankley, Fred Tovar
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of a Services Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the
South County Youth Task Force and Adoption of a Resolution Approving
Budget Amendments in Fiscal Years 2019-2 0 and 2020-21 Adding $220,000
to the Gang Prevention and Intervention Fund 227
The item was introduced by Chief Smithee and further presented by Captain
Smith .
There were no public comments .
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Possible Action:
a) Approve a services agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the
South County Youth Task Force, and authorize the Interim City
Administrator to execute the agreement and related documents.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Membe r
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Muiioz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-20 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving budget amendments in Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 in the
Gang Prevention and Intervention Fund 227.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Muiioz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Consideration of the Transfer of Santa Clara Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA) Measure B Obligated Funds from the Buena Vista
Interchange to the 10th Street/SR 152 Interchange Improvements
The item was introduced by Public Works Director Awoke and further presented
by City Engineer Heap .
There were no public comments.
Direction was given to move forward with the request.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Muiioz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
C. Consideration of Project and Program Options to Expend $275, 486 of
Funding Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act
The item was introduced by Community Development Director Garner and
further presented by Deputy Community Development Director O'Strander.
Public comment was opened.
Gary Walton and John Taft provided a comment suggested that the monies be
put into programs for local small business and job placement instead of rental
relief.
David Aguilar submitted a comment asking the Council to consider rent increase
freeze regulations.
Elidia Vasquez submitted a comment asking for rental relief.
Angel Mendoza submitted comment that relief be provided to all Gilroy families
regardless of legal status.
Candelaria Porras detailed the need for rental relief.
Miguel Garcia in a comment requesting rental assistance.
Pablo Pacheco in a comment requesting rental assistance.
James Morales sent in a comment requesting rental assistance.
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Reyna Moralesmo asked for assistance with her rent.
Lizett Aramburo asked for rental assistance.
Laura Maldonado sent a comment asking for financial aid for all residents
regardless of legal assistance.
Claudia Nunez sent a comment asking for monies for rental assistance
Barbara Reyes submitted a comment requesting assistance to pay rent and
inability to apply for unemployment.
Griselda Garcia sent in a comment requesting help to pay her rent.
Reyna Luste commented looking for assistance with her rent.
Sonia Ruano sent in a comment requesting monies for her rent.
Mary Quiroz sent in a comment asking for rental assistance.
Zulema Cruz sent in a comment asking for rental assistance.
Son ia Ruano sent in a comment asking for rE?ntal assistance.
Angel Mendoza sent in a comment asking for rental assistance.
Claudia Sanchez asked for assistance with her rent.
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Carolos Rojas sent in a comment asking for financial assistance to pay his rent.
Felipe Rodriguez submitted a request for rental assistance for his mother.
Manuel Cazas sent in a comment asking if he qualified for rental assistance.
Guadalupe Rodriguez sent in a comment that described his job loss and need for
rental assistance .
James Morales submitted a comment asking for assistance with rent.
Juan Cisneros sent a comment asking for low income housing assistance.
Vianey Domingueaz described her loss of wages and need for assistance to pay
rent.
Alejarndra Partida submitted a comment asking for rental assistance .
Mario Zamora asked for assistance with rent.
Sarah Arrazola submitted a comment asking for rental assistance.
Delfino Lugo submitted a comment describing his job loss and need for rental
assistance.
Public comment was then closed .
Direction was given to further research the CARES program and return at the
May 4th meeting for action , and get the Chamber's input on providing small
business assistance.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff ..
RESULT:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Velasco , Blankley , Bracco , Leroe-Mufioz , Marques , Tovar,
Tucker
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X I. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
Interim City Administrator Forbis announced the Executive Management Team
online webinar to connect with the community and answer questions of residents.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Section 54956.8 and GCC Section 17A.8 (a) (2) Property: 3050 Hecker Pass
Highway, APN's 783-05-011; 783-05-012; 783-05-013;810-17-014;015; 021; 024;
025; 026; 029; 810-18-002; 010; 011;801-19 -005;007; 010; 011; 014 (Gilroy Gardens
Property); Negotiator: Jimmy Forbis, Interim City Administrator, LeeAnn
McPhillips, HR Director; Other Party to Negotiations: Greg Edgar; Under
Negotiation: Lease Price and Terms
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UNITS Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17A.11 (4); Collective
Bargaining Units: Local 2805, IAFF Fire Unit Representing Gilroy Fire Fighters;
AFSCME Local 101 Representing Employees Affiliated with AFSCME, Local 101;
Gilroy Management Association (GMA); Gilroy Police Officers Association, Inc.
Representing Gilroy Police Officers;
Unrepresented Confidential Exempt Employees, Unrepresented Confidential Non-
Exempt Employees, Non-Exempt Part-Time/Temporary/ Seasonal Employees,
Exempt Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal Employees and Department Head
Employees
City Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, Interim City Administrator, LeeAnn McPhillips,
HR Director; Anticipated lssues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits,
Working Conditions; Memorandums of Understanding: City of Gilroy and Gilroy
Fire Fighters Local 2805, City of Gilroy and AFSCME Local 101 Representing
Employees Affiliated with AFSCME, Local 101; City of Gilroy and the Gilroy
Management Association (GMA); City of Gilroy and Gilroy Police Officers
Association, Inc.
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 8: 10 p.m.
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