2021-01-04 Regular Meeting Minutes1
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 4, 2021
OPENING
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Marie Blankley
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Armendariz 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
December 30, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
Attendee Name Title
Status Arrived
Marie Blankley Mayor
Remote 6:00 PM
Rebeca Armendariz Council Member
Remote 6:00 PM
Dion Bracco Council Member
Remote 6:00 PM
Zach Hilton Council Member
Remote 6:00 PM
Peter Leroe-Murioz Council Member
Remote 6:00 PM
Carol Marques Council Member
Remote 6:00 PM
Fred Tovar Council Member
Remote 6:00 PM
B. Orders of the Day
Mayor Blankley announced that the meeting was
being held under the
Governor's order and described the process of public participation.
C. Employee Introductions
There were none.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Retiring employee Felix Figeroa was recognized for his service to the city.
Retiring employee Manual Reyes was recognized for his service to the city.
Retiring employee Carlos Valdez was recognized for his service to the city.
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
There were none.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Hilton reported on Visit Gilroy sales and their TBID forecast,
work of the Gilroy Economic Development Partnership and described other
organizations he would be serving on as a representative.
Council Member Marques spoke on the work of the Homelessness Task Force.
Council Member Tovar reported on ad hoc committee discussions of annexing
the Gilroy sports park and developing market analysis, and thanked the Fire
Department for recognizing a local child's birthday.
Mayor Blankley spoke on Measure B discussions and work to ensure funding
allocation went to all cities, and announced a CalTrain route cut to Gilroy.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Blankley asked that staff return with a report on the financial condition of
the city this far into the pandemic, with the workforce adjustments, emergency
reserve condition, and service impacts.
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The full Council agreed to agendize the item.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
A. Minutes of the December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Tentative Map Request to Subdivide a 4.42 acre Commercial Lot into Two
Parcels Consisting of a 3.829 Acre Developed Parcel and a 0.887 Acre New
Parcel Located at the Corner of East Tenth Street and Alexander Street at
301 and 303 East Tenth Street, APN 841-16-100, Applicant Mike Conrotto
(TM 20-02)
The staff report was presented by Senior Planner Tambornini.
There were no ex-parte communications.
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments it was then closed.
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution 2020-01 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving application TM 20-02 for a two lot split for a property located at
301 and 303 East Tenth Street, APN 841-16-100
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
A. Annual Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees With
Seats Vacant or Expired as of December 31, 2020
The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels.
There were no public comments.
Appointments:
Arts and Culture Commission - Edgar Zaldana (12/31/2024)
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission -Alison Beach, Kristen Robbins, Nirza Starks
(12/31 /2024)
Historic Heritage Committee -Kathleen Chavez (12/31/2022), Ian Bruesehoff
(12/31 /2021)
Housing &Neighborhood Revitalization Committee -Vanessa Ashford, Jasmine
Ledesma (12/31/2024)
Library Commission - Michaela Gonzalez (12/31/2024)
Open Government Commission -Matthew Carvalho, Karen Enzensperger,
Robert Esposito (12/31/2024)
Parks &Recreation Commission -Patricia Bentson 12/31/2024), Gregory Troy
(12/31 /2022 )
Personnel Commission -Catherine Cummins (12/31/2024)
Planning Commission -Joan Lewis (12/31/2024), Manny Bhandal (12/31/2022),
Andrew Ridley (12/31/2021)
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Possible Action:
Appoint members to Boards, Commissions and Committees with seats
vacant or expired as of December 31, 2020.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
B. Appointment to One Seat on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation
Authority Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a Term Ending July 1,
2022
The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Appoint a Gilroy Carolyn Schimandle as representative to the VTA Bicycle
Pedestrian Advisory Committee for an unexpired term ending July 1, 2022.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques
ABSENT: Fred Tovar
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Single Source Contract in the Amount of $233,039 with US
Digital Designs for the Purchase of a Fire Station Alerting System
The staff report was presented by Fire Chief Wyatt.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Award a single source contract to US Digital Designs in the amount of
$233,039 for the purchase of the Phoenix G2 Station Alerting System and
authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract and associated
documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Murioz, Marques,
Tovar
B. City Council Agreements Update
The report was presented by Mayor Blankley.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Direct staff to initiate the process of updating the 2014 City Council
Agreements document.
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
A. Standing Report on Operational Impacts and City/Community Efforts
Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
City Administrator Forbis spoke on the COVID 19 efforts for the community.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was none.
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XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2); Properties:l0th Street Bridge:
APNs 808- 19-007, 799-30-006, 799-30-007, 808-19-020, 808-50-999, Thomas
Luchessa Bridge: APNs 808-21-025, 808-21-023, 808-21-021, 808-21-018,
New Fire Station: APNs 808-18-003, 808-19-029 Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis,
City Administrator; Other Party to Negotiations: Glen Loma Corporation,
John M. Filice, Jr.; Negotiating Price and terms of payment regarding
purchase, sale
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned to closed session at 8:34 p.m.
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