2021-01-25 Regular Meeting Minutes1
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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
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Council Member
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Deputy Ci y Clerk
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