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I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2020
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Roland Velasco
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Bracco.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Greg Quirke of South Valley Community
Church.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
The Mayor announced that the agenda had been posted on May 13 , 2020 at 3
p.m .
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived --I Remote_ Roland Velasco Mayor 6:00 PM ----
Council Member Remote 6:00 PM Marie Bl_ankley -7 Remote
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Dion Bracco Council Member 6:00 PM --
Peter Leroe-Munoz Council Member Remote 6:00 PM ---Carol Marqu~s Council Member Remote 6:00 PM ---
Fred Tovar Council Member Remote 6:00 PM ----
Cat Tucker Council Member Remote 6:00 PM
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Employee Introductions
There were none.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
Mayor Velasco read the proclamation and Council Member Marques then read a
letter from the Miller Red Barn Association thanking the Council for the
proclamation.
1. Proclamation Naming July 27, 2020 Henry Miller Day
Ill. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
A comment was submitted by Chamber Director Mark Turner asking the City to
urge County Officials and the Health Department to open business in the County.
A comment was submitted by Zachary Hilton detailing the Bike Gilroy program .
Public comment was then closed.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco described a recent incident with a local business
attempting to serve customers.
Council Member Blankley reported that the EDC and VTA meetings had focused
on finances. She then reported on the Cities Association success with testing
sites and varying City opinions on opening up the County economy.
Council Member Tucker announced the Cities Association appointment of
Morgan Hill Mayor Constantine to the LAFCO Board.
Council Member Marques described the facade improvements in the downtown.
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Council Member Tovar thanked staff for cleaning up areas of the downtown and
reported the financial support being provided throughout the City by the Clean
Energy Authority.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz reported on the Mobility Partnership work to
improve regional transportation within the highway 152/156/25 corridor.
Mayor Velasco described his meeting with County Officials to address reopening
the County, and the implementation of a County mobile van for COVID testing.
V. FUTURE COUNC IL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Tovar asked to agendize a future item to develop a recovery
plan for local businesses, both short term and long term.
Council Member Bracco asked to schedule study sessions to develop incentives
to help business to reopen quickly and streamlining permit processes for new
businesses .
Mayor Velasco asked to agendize an ordinance to anticipate future County
health guidelines to allow business to open in public space with outdoor
operations and waiving permit fees .
The Council agreed to agendize the items.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
There were no public comments.
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RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Fred Tovar, Council Member
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
Minutes of the May 4, 2020 Regular Meeting
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Extending the
Existence of a Local Emergency as Issued by the Director of Emergency
Services
C. Annual Re-Adoption of the City's Investment Policy as Required by
Government Code Section 53646(a)
D. Claim of Diana Clark (The Interim City Administrafor recommends a "yes"
vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
E. Claim of Veronica Henderson (The Interim City Administrator recommends
a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the
claim
F. Claims of Law Offices of Richard J. Plezia Representing Two Claimants
Related to the Gilroy Garlic Festival Incident -Lopez (The Interim City
Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall
constitute the denial of each claim)
G . Claim of Rosetta Mullens (The Interim City Administrator recommends a
"yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the
claim)
H. Claims of Law Offices of Richard J. Plezia Representing Four Claimants
Related to the Gilroy Garlic Festival Incident -Salazar (The Interim City
Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall
constitute the denial of each claim)
I. Second Amendment to Countywide Household Hazardous Waste
Management Agreement
J. Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa
Clara for the Youth Task Force Extending the Term Two Years and
Accepting Additional Funding and Adoption of a Resolution Approving
Budget Amendments in Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 in the Gang
Prevention and Intervention Fund 227
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K. Declaration of Surplus Property and Approval of a Purchase and
Indemnification Agreement for the Police Department Canine "Scotty"
L. Approval of a Parcel Map and Dedication of Public Service Easement for
5717 Obata Way, Gilroy; APN 841-76-014
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
VIII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Extension of the Memorandum of Understanding With Garlic City BMX for a
BMX Pump Track
The item was presented by Interim City Administrator Forbis.
Public comment was opened.
Gina Hallick submitted a comment requesting that the BMX park not be placed at
the Gilroy Sports Park.
Mary Garcia of Garlic City BMX provided comment describing the efforts of the
organization, and asked the Council to extend t he agreement.
Zachary Hilton sent a comment in support of the extension of the agreement and
describing the benefits of the proposal.
Jodi Hall submitted a comment in support of the MOU extension and benefits of
the sport.
Eugene Bernosky sent in a comment in support of the MOU extension detailing
the benefits of BMX cycling .
Tamara Goldie submitted a comment in support of the MOU extension and
benefits of the track for community members .
Teresa Perez sent a comment asking that the BMX track not be removed from
the sports park master plan.
Dwayne Taylor's comment asked that the BMX track not be removed from the
sports park master plan .
Public comment was then closed .
Possible Action:
Authorize the Interim City Administrator to sign an extension of the
Memorandum of Understanding with Garlic City BMX for a BMX pump track
through May 20, 2021.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz , Council Member
AYES: Velasco , Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Report on General Fund Expenditures, Impacts of COVID-19 to Non-
General Fund Revenues and Preliminary Recovery Plan Recommendations
The staff report was presented by Interim Finance Director Atkins and Interim
City Administrator Forbis.
Public comment was opened .
A comment was submitted by Toni Bowles of the Neon Exchange asking that
funding for downtown parking not be used to offset budget shortfalls.
Comment was submitted by John Taft and Gary VValton of the Downtown
Business Association asking the city to consider increasing the tax base by
working with businesses and not postpone downtown parking project plans .
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Rebeca Armendariz commented that the City should be careful in reopening the
city businesses to avoid the continued spread of COVID 19.
Public comment was then closed.
Direction was given to remove the $1.5 million for parking from the budget cuts
and add the land acquisition funding.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
Standing Report on Operational Impacts and Other City Efforts Related to
the COVID-19 Pandemic
The staff report was introduced by Interim Fire Chief Bisbee and further
presented by Captain Wyatt and City Attorney Faber.
Public comment was opened.
Comment was submitted by Rebeca Armendariz asking that the Council not
move too quickly in opening up as COVID19 was easily transferred.
Public comment was then closed.
Council gave direction to staff to draft a letter urging the County to re-open for
businesses, to be signed by the full Council.
Possible Action:
Receive report
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on Fire Department Standards of Cover Performance Measures
The staff report was presented by Interim Fire Chief Bisbee.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
8. Amendment to the City of Gilroy Position Control List for the
Reclassification of the Deputy City Administrator Position to Economic
Development Manager
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The staff report was presented by Interim City Administrator Forbis.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report and approve amendments to the position control list
contained within the Fiscal Year 20 and Fisc al Year 21 budget.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Cat Tucker, Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Murioz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Progress Report on the Implementation Action Plan for the Strategic Plan
for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
The item was presented by Interim City Administrator Forbis.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
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XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
Interim City Administrator Forbis described the research with PG&E on adding
Gourmet Alley into the undergrounding district, announced the High Speed Rail
Authority public meetings and thanked residents for their patience with the City.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. 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.
Public comment was submitted by Zachary Hilton who suggested the City consider
revising residency requirements for Firefighters
Public comment was then closed .
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned to closed session at 9:40p.
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