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2021-01-25 Regular Meeting Minutes1 I. OPENING A. Call to Order B C II. A City of Gilroy City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2021 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Marie Blankley 1. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Leroe-Munoz. 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 January 20, 2021 at 5:35 p.m. Attendee Name Marie Blankley Rebeca Armendariz Dion Bracco Zach Hilton Peter Leroe-Munoz Carol Marques Fred Tovar Orders of the Day Title Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Status Arrived Remote �6:00 PM Remote 6:00 PM Remote 6:00 PM Remote 6:00 PM Remote � 6:00 PM ��_ Remote 6:00 PM Remote 6:00 PM Mayor Blankley announced that the Council was participating remotely under the Governor's order and she then provided detail on the process of public participation. Employee Introductions Chief Espinoza introduced Juan Rocha and Dawn Delfino newly promoted Police Sergeants. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Recognition of Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering 2020 STEM Winner Aryan Ganesh Mayor Blankley read the proclamation. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Jan Berstein Chargin suggested the Council address the community plan to end homelessness on a future agenda. Erin O'Brien of Community Solutions asked the Council to address the plan to end homelessness on a future agenda. Ben Garcia shared his support of the Council addressing homelessness on a future agenda. Larissa Purnell suggested the Council address the community plan to end homelessness on a future agenda. Shayne S shared his support of the Council addressing homelessness on a future agenda. Katrina Hernandez spoke in support of the Council addressing homelessness on a future agenda. City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /25/2021 2 Greg Garcia asked the Council to address the plan to end homelessness on a future agenda. Ava Lopez asked that the Council address the plan to end homelessness on a future agenda. Vanessa suggested the Council adopt the community plan to end homelessness asking that it be added to a future agenda. Olivia suggested the Council address the community plan to end homelessness on a future agenda Maria Fernandez supported adding the homelessness plan to a future Council meeting. Savannah supported the 2020 community plan to end homelessness and asked that it be placed on a future agenda. Mikayla Hernandez suggested the Council address the community plan to end homelessness on a future agenda Rebecca Garcia supported the 2020 community plan to end homelessness and asked that it be placed on a future agenda. Angie Loyola suggested the Council address the community plan to end homelessness on a future agenda. Monique Chappell supported the 2020 community plan to end homelessness and asked that it be placed on a future agenda. Greg Bozzo of the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee stated that the committee had received a presentation of the plan and explained that there were other ramifications the City would need to consider before adopting it. Bella Bustamante supported the 2020 community plan to end homelessness Aaliyah Cordova supported the 2020 community plan to end homelessness and asked that it be placed on a future agenda. Charleen Pinetto supported the 2020 community plan to end homelessness and asked that it be placed on a future agenda. Public comment was then closed. A. Presentation by Jacob Martinez of Digital NEST Youth Job Training and Career Development Program Jacob Martinez of Digital NEST gave the presentation. Possible Action: IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco spoke on the Library JPA meeting approval of the CIP budget, and revenue projections. He then stated that he would not be participating in the city's professional photo shoot because of the expense. Council Member Marques spoke on the planned opening of Gilroy Gardens, announced the Downtown Business Association Valentines contest, new downtown businesses and described vandalism downtown. She then reported on the Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee work describing the meetings taking place to get a full perspective before bringing recommendation to the full Council. Council Member Hilton reported on the success of the Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center support Gilroy campaign, and submission of a application. He then spoke on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy program to reduce power costs, and long term clean energy contracts and concluded by detailing rebate and other programs of the Agency. City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /25/2021 3 Council Member Tovar spoke on the work of the Homeless Ad Hoc Committee and focus to present strong solutions. He asked the community to support local businesses by shopping and eating locally, and concluded by describing work to revitalize a program to discard mattresses. Council Member Leroe-Murioz spoke on the Historic Heritage Committee review of a Mills Act contract and reported on the EDC's review of the gourmet alley proposal. Mayor Blankley spoke on work with CalTrans to clean up encampment trash on the highway. She then recognized Gilroy Police Officers who had been awarded medal of valor by the Governor. She reported on work to address use of Measure B funds and announced the recent resignation of the CEO of VTA. She concluded by reporting on the Cities Association communications to BART, ABAG and the Governor's office. V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Blankley asked for a future discussion of resolution 2019-70 related to housing loans for newly appointed city officers. The Council agreed to agendize the item. A. Gilroy City Code Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Bicycle Parking -Council Member Hilton The Council did not have consensus to agendize the item. B. 2020-2025 Community Plan to End Homelessness -Council Member Hilton Public comment was opened. Diane Ortiz of the Youth Alliance suggested the Council on agendizing the item. Public comment was then closed. The Council did not have consensus to agendize the item. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Murioz, Marques, Tovar A. Approval of the January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes B. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to Declare Weeds and Refuse a Public Nuisance to Begin the Annual Weed and Refuse Abatement Process C. Claim of Pedro Bazurto (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim) VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. Award a Contract to McKim Corporation for the Curb Ramp and Minor Concrete Improvements on 2nd and 3rd Street Project (No. 21-PW-265), and approve a project expenditure of $69,300. The item was presented by City Engineer Heap. There were no public comments. City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /25/2021 !� Possible Action: A. Award a contract to McKim Corporation in the amount of $62,999.99 for the Curb Ramp and Minor Concrete Improvements on 2"d and 3�d Streets Project. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Murioz, Marques, Tovar B. Approve the expenditure of $6,300.01 for contingency only to be expended by approved Change Orders thus allowing for a maximum project expenditure of $69,300.00 RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Murioz, Marques, Tovar VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were none. l:��P► r�l,iL+�T � : �9T���9 A. Standing Report on Operational Impacts and City/Community Efforts Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic The report was presented by City Administrator Forbis. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Receive report. B. Adoption of the Revised Gilroy City Council Norms The item was presented by City Clerk Freels. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Adopt the revised Gilroy City Council Norms. RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 1] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar NAYS: Zach Hilton X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of Two City Council Members to the South County Joint Recycled Water Advisory Committee The staff report was presented by City Administrator Forbis There were no public comments. Mayor Blankley and Council Member Tovar were selected to serve on the Committee. City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /25/2021 5 Possible Action: Appoint two Council Members that currently serve on the South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA) Board to the South County Joint Recycled Water Advisory Committee. RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 1] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Leroe-Murioz, Marques, Tovar NAYS: Zach Hilton B. Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Gilroy City Code to Eliminate Smoking Areas in City Parks The staff report was presented by Recreation Manager Henig. Public comment was opened. Carol Baker spoke of the Tobacco Free Santa Clara County organization spoke in support of the proposal. Vanessa Marvin of the Tobacco Free Santa Clara County organization spoke in support of the proposal. Michelle Wexler spoke in support of the proposal. Public comment was then closed. Possible Action: Receive report and direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending Chapter 19B of the Gilroy City Code entitled "Smoking Pollution Control" to prohibit smoking areas in city parks. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Zach Hilton, Council Member SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar C. Introduction of Economic Development Incentives for the Business Attraction and Expansion of Automotive Dealerships The staff report was presented by Senior Management Analyst Barber. There were no public comments. Direction was given to move forward with the proposal. Possible Action: Receive report and provide direction to staff. RESULT: APPROVE [5 TO 2] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar NAYS: Rebeca Armendariz, Zach Hilton D. Review of Approaches and Tools in Addressing Commercial Blight The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Garner. There were no public comments. The Council received the report. XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS City Administrator Forbis announced that CalTrans would be cleaning up garbage on Highway101 between 6th and 10th streets and that the City would be developing a mattress recycling event. XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /25/2021 C. There were none. XIII. CLOSE® SESSION A. CONFERENCE �IVITH REAL PROPERT`� I�EGOT9,�TORS Purs�an�i: to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2); �'roperties:l0th St Sridge: API'�s 808-19�m 007, 799-30-006 � 007, 808-19-020, 808-50-999, Thomas L�achessa fridge: APi�s 808-21-025, 023, 021, 018; New Fire Station: APNs 808-18-003, 808-19-029; Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Other Party to Negotiations: Glen Loma Corp., John M. Filice, Jr.; Negotiating Price and Terms o$ Payment Regarding Purchase, Sale, Exchange or Lease Ei. CONFERENCE V111TH REAL PROPERTl( NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2) Property: 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, APN's 783-05-011, 012, 013, 810-17-014,015,021,024,025,026,029, 810-18- 002,010,011,801-19-005,007,010,011,014 (Gilroy Gardens); Negotiators: Jim�ay Forbis, City Administrator, LeeAnn McPhillips, HR/Administrative Seovices Director; Other Party to Negotiations: Greg Edgar; Negotiating Price and Farms E��:111:3 � [�7=F►�il � ��]FI"� � �!�I'7��77►�iI_\�[� �.=U�iS�1�Li7 ��'R : � •� Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Sec�dio� 97A.11 (ti); Employee Name/Title: Shawna Freels, City Clerk There were no public comments. ADJOl9RNMENT The adjourned to closed session at 10:01 p.m ��.. Suzan�n�Guzz to ta�; CIVIC Deputy Ci y Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 01 /25/2021