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20201102 Regular Meeting Minutes1 Citv of Gilrov Citv Council Meeting Minutes November 2, 2020 I. OPENING r_� �:? IV 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 Tovar. 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 28, 2020 at 3:30 p. m. Attendee Name Roland Velasco Marie Blankley Dion Bracco Peter Leroe-Munoz Carol Marques Fred Tovar Cat Tucker Title Status Arrived Mayor Remote 6:00 PM Council Member Remote 6:00 PM Council Member Remote 6:00 PM Council Member Remote 6:00 PM Council Member Remote 6:00 PM Council Member Remote 6:00 PM Council Member Remote 6:00 PM Orders of the Day Mayor Velasco announced that Council Members were participating remotely under the Governors Order and described the process of public comment. He then suggested moving Item10B the RFP for Gilroy Gardens to be heard after the General Plan public hearing. The full Council agreed. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Certificates in Recognition of General Plan Advisory Committee Members Mayor Velasco presented highlights of the Committee's work and recognized each of members, thanking them for their work. 2. Arbor Day Proclamation Mayor Velasco read the proclamation. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL There were no public comments on items not on the agenda. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker spoke on the CalTrain ridership drop. Council Member Marques provided an update on the Ad Hoc Homeless Committee. Council Member Leroe-Munoz announced the appointment of a new Director of the SVRIA and reported on the Water District grant program. Mayor Velasco reported on his meeting with Gilroy Unified School District, and reported on the County Officials meeting highlighting the increased voter turn out and precautions being taken for election day. He went on to describe a potential COVID 19 vaccine and rate of testing and concluded by thanking Council candidates and reminded the public to get out and vote. City Council Meeting Minutes 11 /2/2020 2 V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS There were none. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker A. Minutes of the October 19, 2020 Regular Meeting B. Opening of the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Representative Seat Recruitment. VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS There were none. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consideration of the Adoption of the 2040 General Plan as a Comprehensive Update of the Gilroy 2020 General Plan as Comprised of Nine Elements Including Land Use, Transportation, Economic Prosperity, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Parks and Recreation, Natural and Cultural Resources, Potential Hazards and Environmental Justice. The 2040 General Plan Also Incorporates the Requirements of the Gilroy Urban Growth Boundary as Approved by the Voters in 2016. An Associated Environmental Impact Report Will Also be Considered The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Garner and Senior Planner McCormick. The public hearing was opened; there being no comments, it was then closed. Mayor Velasco and Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker thanked Senior Planner Stan Ketchum for his work managing the General Plan process. Possible Action: Certify that the environmental impact report for a comprehensive replacement of the City's General Plan is adequate, and in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker Resolution 2020-71 With an amendment to the Economic Prosperity Element, Policy EP 7.5 to read: Commercial Recreation: "Coordinate with private and non-profit organizations regarding commercial recreational opportunities in the City of Gilroy, consistent with Council Resolution 2020-56 supporting Gilroy as a Recreation Destination". Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to adopt the CEQA findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations with respect to certain significant adverse environmental impacts identified in the environmental impact report and mitigation monitoring and reporting program for the Gilroy 2040 General Plan. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker City Council Meeting Minutes 11 /2/2020 [<3 Resolution 2020-72 With amendment to the Land Use Element description of open space to read: OPEN SPACE (OS) "This designation is applied to areas where urban development is either inappropriate or undesirable. Specifically, it is intended to preserve and protect lands that are considered environmentally unsuitable for development, including natural resource areas such as the Uvas Creek and Llagas Creek corridors and the southwestern foothills and hazardous areas such as fault zones and floodways. While some limited activities and structures may be allowed, these are subject to site -specific environmental review and must be limited in scope to ensure preservation of natural resources and protection of public health and safety. For example, there maybe an opportunity to allow public access to City -owned Open Space for limited activities, such as hiknig and bicycling, in furtherance of City Council Resolution 2020-56, supporting Gilroy as a Recreation Destination; however such activities would be subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act". Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to adopt the new Gilroy 2040 General Plan to replace the City's 2020 General Plan in its entirety. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cat Tucker, Council Member SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker X.B. Review of Draft Request for Proposal Document and Provide Direction for the Potential Development on 536 Acres of City -owned Property Located on 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 The staff report was presented by City Administrator Forbis. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Review a draft request for proposals (RFP) document, provide input and direct staff to issue an RFP for a potential Hecker Pass gateway tourism and recreation development at Highway 152 and Rancho Vista Drive. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, 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 There was no report provided. Possible Action: Receive report. X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of the Approval of Mills Act Agreements for a Property Located at 7363 Monterey Road, Gilroy and a Property Located at 7511 Carmel Street, Gilroy (MA 20-01 & MA 20-02) The staff report was introduced by Community Development Director Garner and further presented by Senior Planner McCormick. City Council Meeting Minutes 11 /2/2020 There were no public comments. Possible Action: a) Approve a Mills Act agreement for a property located at 7363 Monterey Road, Gilroy, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement and related documents. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Murioz, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker Possible Action: b) Approve a Mills Act agreement for a property located at 7511 Carmel Street, Gilroy, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement and related documents. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Murioz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker C. Approval of an Exception to the CaIPERS 180-Day Waiting Period for Work After Retirement for Joe Hall (Retired Annuitant) to Serve in an Extra Help Position in the Finance Department The staff report was presented by Human Resources Director McPhillips. There were no public comments. Possible Action: Adopt a resolution 2020-73 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the exception to the CaIPERS 180-day wait period and appointment of Joe Hall (retired annuitant) to an extra help position in the finance department. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Marie Blankley, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker B. Consent of the Appointment of Karl Bjarke as Interim Public Works Director (Retired Annuitant) Effective November 3, 2020 and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving the Appointment and Employment Agreement Possible Action: a) Consent of the City Administrator's recommendation to appoint Karl Bjarke as Interim Public Works Director (as a retired annuitant) effective November 3, 2020. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marie Blankley, Council Member SECONDER: Cat Tucker, Council Member AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker City Council Meeting Minutes 11 /2/2020 5 b) Adopt a Resolution 2020-74 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the appointment of Karl Bjarke as Interim Public Works 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 AYES: Velasco, Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar, Tucker XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS There were none. XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There were none. XIII. CLOSED SESSION There was none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. City Clerk ��, � � City Council Meeting Minutes 11 /2/2020