2021-11-01 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved 2021-12-06City of Gilroy
Citv Council Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2021
I. 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 Bracco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Invocation
Pastor Bill Hawkins of New Hope Community Church provided the invocation.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
Interim City Clerk McPhillips reported that the agenda was posted on
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 1:28 p.m.
Attendee Name
Marie Blankley
Rebeca Armendariz
Dion Bracco
Zach Hilton
Peter Leroe-Munoz
Carol Marques
Fred Tovar
B. Orders of the Day
None.
Title Status
Mayor Present
Council Member Absent
Council Member Present
Council Member Absent
Council Member Present
Council Member Present
Council Member Present
C. Board and Commission Interviews
Council conducted Board/Commission Interviews. Council will consider
appointments on November 15, 2021.
Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
Alicia Costa - not present for interview
Laura One Feather - present
Jan Guffey - present
Michael Sanchez - present
Open Government Commission
Kenneth Christopher - not present for interview
Tia Enriquez - not present for interview
1. Interviews for Open Seats on Boards, Commissions and Committees
Vacant as of September 2021 for Future Appointment on November
15, 2021
Possible Action: Interview candidates for open seats on Boards,
Commissions and Committees vacant as of September 2021.
D. Employee Introductions
Police Chief Pedro Espinoza introduced Corporal Diana Casey and Sergeant
Raul Razo - both employees earned promotions within the Gilroy Police
Department.
Public Works Director Daryl Jordan introduced new employees Engineer I
Susana Ramirez and Engineering Technician/Inspector II lqbal Rai.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
None.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
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Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period.
The following speakers spoke during public comment on items not on the
agenda:
Mike Hanson; Edward Taylor; Kathy Cabassa; Debbie Baker; Ray Blagoff;
Ernesto Olivares; Brian Hentschke - all spoke in favor of the Gilroy Tennis Club
and the need for the tennis courts at Las Animas Veterans Park to remain
dedicated for tennis.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Bracco - no report
Marques - no report
Tovar - no report
Leroe-Munoz - provided update on recent Valley Water meeting - update on
drought information and drought/water conservation outreach.
Blankley - no report
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar
ABSENT: Armendariz, Hilton
A. Tech Electric 2nd Amendment Approval and Ratification
B. Adoption of Resolution 2021-60 of the City Council of Gilroy Approving a
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funding from the
Federal Asset Seizure Fund for the Gilroy Police Department
C. City Council Appointment Thai Pham to the Position of City Clerk
D. Open Annual Recruitment to Fill Vacancies on Various City Boards &
Commissions
E. Accept and File Quarterly Cash and Investment Reports as of June 30, 2021
and September 30, 2021
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
None.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Annual Re -Adoption of City's Investment Policy and Approval of Section
115 Investment Guidelines and Contribution
Staff report provided by Finance Director Harjot Sangha.
Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period.
No public comment.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
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Possible Action:
1. Adopt Resolution 2021-61 approving the City's updated Investment
Policy; and
2. Approve the City's Investment Guidelines Document (IGD) for the Post -
Employee Benefits Trust for Pension established with PARS.
3. Authorize $242,000, realized savings from pre -payment option of the
FY22 unfunded accrued liability (UAL), as contribution to the Section
115 Trust.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar
ABSENT: Armendariz, Hilton
B. Receive Preliminary FY21 Year -End Financial Report
Finance Director Harjot Sangha provided the staff report.
Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period.
Tammorja Moharty spoke on this item.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
City Council received the report.
Possible Action:
Receive preliminary Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Year -End Report.
C. Authorization to Hire and Implement the Quality of Life Peace Officers
Program
Senior Management Analyst Bryce Atkins and Chief of Police Pedro Espinoza
provided the staff report on this item.
Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period.
Ron Kirkish - spoke in support of adding Quality of Life officers.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
Possible Action:
Council authorize the two-year Quality of Life Officers Pilot Program and
adopt Resolution 2021-62 amending the adopted budgets for Fiscal Years
Ending June 2022 and 2023.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar
ABSENT: Armendariz, Hilton
D. Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan Consortium Agreement
with the County of Santa Clara County
Senior Management Analyst Bryce Atkins provided the staff report.
Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period.
No public comment.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
Motion by Council Member Leroe-Munoz to adopt Resolution 2021-63 approving
the City of Gilroy's 5-year participation in a County consortium to receive and
allocate funds totaling $623,913 ($244,259 from 2019 and $379,654 from 2020)
by the State of California from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
program.
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Motion was seconded by Council Member Marques.
Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Council Member Leroe-Munoz to authorize the City Administrator to
execute the final Santa Clara County Consortium Agreement following an
"Approved as to Form" determination by the City Attorney.
Motion was seconded by Council Member Marques.
Motion passed 5-0.
Possible Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the City of Gilroy's 5-year participation in a
County consortium to receive and allocate funds totaling $623,913
($244,259 from 2019 and $379,654 in 2020) by the State of California from
the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the final Santa Clara County
Consortium Agreement following an "Approved as to Form and Content"
determination by the City Attorney.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar
ABSENT: Armendariz, Hilton
E. Gourmet Alley Ad Hoc Committee Formation
Management Analyst for Economic Development Karine Decker provided the
staff report.
Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period.
Gary Walton - President of the Gilroy Downtown Business Association; spoke in
support of this committee.
Ron Kirkish - commented about a PG&E delay on Jose Montez' project; the
longer Montez' project is delayed, the longer improvements to the Downtown and
Gourmet Alley are delayed.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
Mayor Blankley asked who from Council would like to be on committee and has
the time?
Council Member Marques indicated interest in serving; Council Member Tovar
would like to serve, but does not have a flexible schedule; still room for one more
person to serve if later identified.
City Attorney Faber confirmed that this Ad Hoc committee is not a permanent
committee.
Council Members Marques and Tovar selected to serve on the Gourmet Alley Ad
Hoc Committee.
Possible Action:
Council approval to establish a Gourmet Alley Ad Hoc Committee and
appoint up to three Council Members to serve on the committee.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Bracco, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar
ABSENT: Armendariz, Hilton
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
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City Administrator Forbis report that our new financial system went online today
noting the new system has improved electronic processes to assist our residents
and business owners. City Administrator Forbis thanked City staff for their hard
work on this project despite the pandemic.
A. State Wildland Fire Support from GFD
Fire Chief Jim Wyatt provided a report on State Wildland Fire Support.
The Gilroy Fire Department joined the State of CA OES fire response with a Type
VI engine for wildland response; State maintains engine and reimburses all
overtime costs.
Council Member Bracco asked about the make-up of the team and if Gilroy was
with San Francisco and Nevada City through the entire deployment; Chief Wyatt
confirmed that the team remained consistent through the deployment.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Faber announced the closed session at 8:04 p.m.
Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period.
No public comment regarding closed session.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Blankley closed public comment.
Council adjourned into closed session.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC
Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2) Property: Gilroy Gardens
Hillside Property (approximately 342 acres) Assessor Parcel Numbers
(APNs) 810-19-005, 810-18-002, and a portion of 810-18-013 Negotiators:
Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Other Party to Negotiations; Santa
Clara County Parks and Recreation Department; Under Negotiations:
Price and Terms of Payment
1. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
2. City Attorney's Advice Regarding Entering into Closed Session
3. Adjourn to Closed Session
ADJOURNMENT
At the conclusion of closed session, Council reconvened to open session. It was
reported that the City Council voted 5-0 to remain in closed session. There was
no other reportable action.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:19 p.m.
MEETING DATES
FUTURE MEETING DATES
NOVEMBER 2021
15* Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 2021
6* Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
13* Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
* meeting is webstreamed and televised
Ann McPhillips
City Co
im City Clerk
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