2021-02-01 Regular Meeting Minutes1
Citv of Gilroy
Citv Council Meeting Minutes
February 1, 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 Tovar led the pledge of allegiance.
2. Invocation
Pastor Malcolm MacPhail from New Hope Community Church provided the
invocation.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Shawna Freels reported that the agenda was posted on Thursday,
January 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
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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-Munoz
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 all Council Members are participating remotely
pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order Number N-29-20 in order to minimize
the spread of the COVID 19 virus.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Certificates of Appreciation for Outgoing Board, Commission and
Committee Members
Mayor Blankley presented certificates of appreciation to the outgoing board,
commission and committee members.
Former Arts and Culture Commissioner Wendy Sue Kissa and Planning
Commissioner Sam Kim offered thanks for the chance to serve the City.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Armendariz offered a reminder that today marks the beginning
of Black History Month.
Council Member Marques reported on the Homeless Ad Hoc Committee meeting
with homeless individuals to discuss their challenges and difficulties, and
attended a webinar on how to create safe parking lots for people living in their
cars. Destination HOME will speak with the Homeless Ad Hoc Committee on
February 11, and the committee will meet with other agencies on February 25th.
Council Member Hilton spoke on Gilroy Bike Match and asked bike owners to
see if they have additional bikes to donate. He thanked Destination HOME for
providing 1.4 million dollars in rent relief and AFSCME Local 101.
Council Member Tovar wished Mayor Blankley an upcoming happy birthday.
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Council Member Leroe-Munoz reported that Valley Water District met last week
and will be considering a rate increase to fund delayed improvements to
Anderson Dam and water infrastructure. The Silicon Valley Regional
Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) also met in the past week and discussed the
new mandate for statewide law enforcement that all communications must be
encrypted with they include personally identifiable information.
Mayor Blankley noted she met last week with Gilroy Economic Development
Partnership and are waiting for RFP Responses on February 12th on potential
development opportunities.
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Armendariz suggested the City discuss more robust protections
for renters including small businesses and families.
Council Member Hilton asked for staff to return with an updated report on SB
330, SB 35 and the ADU Ordinance with the Housing Element.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
There were no public comments.
FF£SULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
Minutes of the January 25, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Certificates Recognizing the 2021 Chamber of Commerce Spice of Life
Awardees
BIDS AND PROPOSALS
Award of a Contract to ASG Builders in the Amount of $119,000 for the
2021 Annual Sidewalk Gap Closure and Curb Ramp Improvement Project,
No. 21-PW-267 and Approval of a Total Project Expenditure of $131,000
City Engineer Heap presented the report.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Award a contract to ASG Builders in the amount of $119,000 for the
construction of the 2021 annual sidewalk gap closure and curb ramp
improvements project and authorize the City Administrator to execute
the contract and associated documents.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
b) Approve a contingency amount of $12,000 to be expended only with an
approved change order for a maximum project expenditure of $131,000.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
Award of a Contract to Rosenbauer America in the Amount Not to Exceed
$699,501.91 for a Type I Fire Engine and Adoption of a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Gilroy to Enter into a Lease -Purchase Agreement
with Leasing 2, Inc. to Finance the Type I Fire Engine Purchase for Five
Years at the Interest Rate of 1.9% for a Financing Cost Not to Exceed
$40,451.09
Fire Chief Wyatt and Human Resources Director McPhillips presented the report.
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There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Award contract not to exceed $699,501.91 (Base price of $642,073 plus
9% sales tax) to Rosenbauer America for a Type I Fire Engine, Project
No. 21-PW-262.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: . Zach Hilton, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
b) Adopt a Resolution 2021-04 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a five-year lease -
purchase Agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. to finance the purchase of the
Type I Fire Engine in the amount of $699,501.91 purchased from
Rosenbauer America for a financing cost not to exceed a rate of 1.9% or
$40,451.09.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Standing Report on Operational Impacts and City/Community Efforts
Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fire Chief Wyatt presented the update.
Makhan Gupta spoke on the extended wait for vaccinations.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
B. Continued Annual Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and
Committees With Seats Vacant or Expired as of December 31, 2020
City Clerk Freels presented the report. The City Council interviewed applicants
and made the following appointments: Melanie Reynission to the Arts & Culture
Commission, Christopher Demers and Ismail Saleem to the Building Board of
Appeals, Makhan Gupta and Janel Valenzueal to the Housing & Neighborhood
Revitalization Committee, Victoria Coverson to the Library Commission, and
Mary Drummond to the Physically Challenged Board of Appeals.
There were no public comments.
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: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
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Acceptance of Gilroy Little League Ball Park Fund Donation in the Amount
of $200,000
City Administrator Forbis presented the report.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Accept a donation from the Gilroy Little League Ball Park Fund in the
amount of $200,000 for the purposes outlined in the donation agreement
and authorize the City Administrator to execute agreement.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Mui)oz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
Fiscal Year 2021 Mid -Year Budget Update, Approval of Increasing Fiscal
Year 2020-2021 Revenue and Appropriations by $35,648 in the Measure B
Fund 216 and Acceptance of the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended
September 2020
City Administrator Forbis presented the report.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
a) Receive the mid -year budget report,
Report received.
b) Adopt a Resolution 2021-05 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget by $35,648 in the Measure B
Fund 216, and appropriating proposed expenditure amendments, and
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar
ABSENT: Dion Bracco
c) Receive the investment report for the quarter ended September 2020.
Report received.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Forbis reported on trash pickup near 101.
XII. CITY ATTORNEYS REPORTS
No report.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to
�Drnment Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (2)
ierty:7491 Railroad Avenue, Gilroy, APN 841-06-001(Creamery Building)
otiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Karen Garner, Community
elopment Director; Other Party to Negotiations: Mark Garrison; Under
otiations: Price and Terms of Payment
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8.12 p.m.
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Deputy ity Clerk
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