20201019 Regular Meeting Minutes1
Citv of Gilrov
Citv Council Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2020
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
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
There was none.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on
October 14, 2020 at 2:03 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Roland Velasco Mayor Remote 6:00 PM
Marie Blankley Council Member Remote 6:00 PM
Dion Bracco Council Member Remote 6:00 PM
Peter Leroe-Munoz Council Member Remote 6:00 PM
Carol Marques 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
Mayor Velasco announced the remote participation of members of the Council
under the Governors order, and provided details of public participation.
C. Employee Introductions
Chief Espinosa introduced newly graduacted police academy Police Officers
Katherine Bobadilla and Edwyn Carrillo.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
There were none.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
There were no public comments.
A. Presentation by Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) on 2021 Service Plan
Jay Tyree presented an update on the VTA 2021 service plan.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco reported on the SCRWA meeting detailing a bid process
and announced the SCRWA employee donations to residents at the Ochoa
Migrant camp. He concluded by questioning the poor painting of the Willey
House.
Council Member Blankley spoke on the Cities Association decision not to support
or oppose any of the state propositions.
Council Member Marques spoke on the Halloween and fall decorations
downtown and the number of people visiting the downtown businesses. She
reported on Gilroy Gardens plans for opening in May 2021, and described issues
with abuse of the garbage dumpster's provided for the homeless.
Council Member Tovar spoke on the painting job at the Willey House and up -tick
in business for downtown businesses. He then spoke on the recent levee clean
up event and then thanked Relay for Life south county.
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Council Member Leroe- Munoz spoke on the appointment of SVRIA Executive
Director.
Mayor Velasco spoke on the presentation of the Downtown Association's vision
for gourmet alley presented at the recent Economic Development Corporation
meeting.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Marques requested that an ordinance related to property and
business owner responsibility for the upkeep of their buildings return to the
Council.
The full Council agreed to agendize the request.
Council Member Tovar asked about agendizing the continued discussion of a
new paseo in the downtown.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
There were no public comments.
RESULT: APPROVE [7 TO 0]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker
A. Minutes of the September 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
B. Minutes of the October 5, 2020 Regular Meeting
C. Claim of Mario Frausto (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
D. Claim of Gary Vogel (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
E. Adoption of a Resolution 2020-64 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Approving the Applications) for State of California Proposition 68 General
Per Capita Program Grant Funds for the San Ysidro Park Projects and
Authorize the Execution of the Agreement and Related Documents
F. Adoption of a Resolution 2020-65 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Supporting the Miller Red Barn Association's Application for a County of
Santa Clara Historical Grant for Capital Improvements at the Miller Red
Barn Located at Christmas Hill Park, APN 808-18-022
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A. Approval of a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Amendment in the Amount of
$2,997,955 and Award of a Contract in the Amount of $2,997,955 to Teichert
Construction for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Citywide Pavement Maintenance,
Project No. 21-PW-260
The staff report was presented by Engineer Than.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Adopt a Resolution 2020-66 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending the budget for the City of Gilroy for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and
appropriating proposed expenditure amendments.
RESULT:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER:
Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES:
Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Possible Action:
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b) Award a contract to Teichert Construction in the amount of $2,997,955
for the construction of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Citywide Pavement
Maintenance Project, No. 21-PW-260 and authorize the City
Administrator to execute the contract and associated documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Approval of a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Amendment in the Amount of
$389,316 and Approval of a First Amendment to the Agreement with
Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the Amount of $6,659,104 for the First
Street (State Route 152) Water Utility Improvements, Project No. 16-PW-217
The staff report was presented by City Engineer Heap.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Adopt a Resolution 2020-67 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the Water Enterprise
Fund 720 increasing appropriations in the amount of $389,316.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
b) Approve a first amendment to the agreement with Monterey Peninsula
Engineering in the amount of $6,659,104 for the First Street (State Route
152) Water Utility Improvements, Project No. 16-PW-217, and authorize
the City Administrator to execute the amendment and associated
documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
C. Approval of an Agreement with the City of Gilroy, the City of Hollister, the
City of San Juan Bautista and Community Media Access Partnership
(CMAP) for Public, Education and Government (PEG) Services
The item was introduced by City Administrator Forbis and further presented by
Communications Manager Bedell.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Approve an agreement with the City of Gilroy, the City of Hollister, the City
of San Juan Bautista and Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP) for
continued public, education and government (PEG) services with the
caveat that the City Attorney will make minor modifications to the
agreement..
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
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VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Approval of the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the
California Public Finance Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not
to Exceed $40,000,000 for a Housing Project Located at 1st Street and Kern
Avenue (APN 790-21-041)
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Garner.
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed.
Resolution 2020-68
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the
issuance by the California Public Financing Authority of multifamily
housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$40,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition and
construction of First and Kern Apartments project.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
B. Approval of the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the
California Public Finance Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not
to Exceed $35,000,000 for a Housing Project Located at 1520 Hecker Pass
Highway
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Garner.
The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed.
Resolution 2020-69
Possible Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the
issuance by the California Public Finance Authority of multifamily housing
revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000
for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition and construction
of Hecker Pass Apartments.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Standing Report on Operational Impacts and City/Community Efforts
Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The staff report was presented by Cit Administrator Forbis.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
B. Gilroy Garlic Festival Memorial
The staff report was presented b City Administrator Forbis.
There were no public comments.
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Possible Action:
Direct staff to remove vertical flags from Gilroy Garlic Festival Memorial
and eliminate the "Temporary Memorial" designation.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
C. Annual Update on the Downtown Improvement Incentive Program
The staff report was presented by Senior Management Analyst Barber.
Public comment was opened.
Rachel Munoz thanked the Council for the program for Gary's Plumbing.
Public comment was then closed.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
D. Appointment of One Member to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term
Ending September 30, 2021
The staff report was presented by City Clerk Freels.
There were no public comments.
Alyssa Gonzalez was appointed to fill the vacancy.
Possible Action:
Appoint one Youth Commission member to a term ending September 30,
2021.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Funding Agreement with Santa Clara County for the
Countywide Isolation and Quarantine Program
The item was introduced by City Administrator Forbis and further introduced by
Program Administrator De Leon.
Public comment was opened.
A speaker from the County of Santa Clara spoke in opposition to the City not
participating in the program as recommended by staff.
Possible Action:
Decline to enter into an agreement with Santa Clara County for the
Countywide Isolation and Quarantine Program and continue to utilize
existing service providers (both public and private) to assist residents
impacted by Covid-19.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
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B. Consent of the Appointment of Cindy Murphy as Interim Finance Director
(Retired Annuitant) Effective November 2, 2020 and Adoption of a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving the
Appointment and Employment Agreement
The staff report was presented by Human Resources Director McPhillips.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Consent of the City Administrator's recommendation to appoint Cindy
Murphy as Interim Finance Director (as a retired annuitant) effective
November 2, 2020.
b) Adopt a resolution approving the appointment of Cindy Murphy as
Interim Finance Director (Retired Annuitant) pursuant to California
Government Code Section 21221(h) and authorizing the City
Administrator to execute the employment agreement.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
Consent of the Appointment of Cindy Murphy as Interim Finance Director
(Retired Annuitant) Effective November 2, 2020 and Adoption of a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving the
Appointment and Employment Agreement
Resolution 2020-70
Possible Action:
a) Consent of the City Administrator's recommendation to appoint Cindy
Murphy as Interim Finance Director (as a retired annuitant) effective
November 2, 2020.
b) Adopt a resolution approving the appointment of Cindy Murphy as
Interim Finance Director (Retired Annuitant) pursuant to California
Government Code Section 21221(h) and authorizing the City
Administrator to execute the employment agreement.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar,
Tucker
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Forbis spoke on the painting of the Willey House and the
reopening of city playgrounds.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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