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2021-10-18 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Adopted 2021-12-06City of Gilroy City Council Meeting Minutes October 18, 2021 I. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Blankley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period. No public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session. A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT; Pursuant to Government Code Sectio_n 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2) Name/Title: City Clerk The City Council convened in Closed Session. The City Council reconvened in Open Session at 6:31 p.m. The Council vote to stay in closed session was unanimous. There was no reportable action from the closed session. II. OPENING A. Call to Order B. C. The meeting reconvened at 6:31 p.m . by Mayor Blankley. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Hilton led the pledge of allegiance. 2. Invocation None 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda Michelle Bigelow declared the posting of the agenda. Attendee Name Title Marie Blankley Mayor Rebeca Armendariz Council Member Dion Bracco Council Member Zach Hilton Council Member Peter Leroe-Mufioz Council Member Carol Marques Council Member Fred Tovar Council Member Orders of the Day None. Employee Introductions Status Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Public Works Director Daryl Jordan introduced new Engineer I Jose Cedano. Ill. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. United Against Hate Week Mayor Blankley read the proclamation. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/18/2021 L 2. Library Commission Annual Presentation to Council Library Commissioner Sumana Reddy provided the Library Commission update. Gilroy Librarian Ms. Wong invited the community to visit the library. 3. Retirement Proclamation for Police Officer Ryan Hollar Mayor Blankley read the proclamation for retired Police Officer Ryan Hollar and thanked him for his service. 4. Retirement Proclamation for Police Sergeant Jason Kadluboski Mayor Blankley read the proclamation for retired Police Sergeant Jason Kadluboski and thanked him for his service. · IV. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period. The following speakers spoke on items not on the agenda: Bill Reimal; Cheryl Ellenberg; Steve Ellenberg; Matt Belluomini; Becky Azevedo; Ellen Zito; Michael Barton; Kirk Anderson; Alejandro Del Campo; Lee Nakamura; Alexander Tom; Lisa Truempler; Pam Marshall; Bruce Serpa -all spoke in support of pickle ball and the need for access to courts, to include the courts at Las Animas Veterans Park, for pickle ball. Group would like to find a shared solution for both pickle ball and tennis. Sharon Luna -spoke about concerns related to development in the South County area and other issues of interest; would like to reestablish the South County Joint Advisory Committee; still active, but have not met since June 2017; would like the body to be an official Commission instead of an Advisory Committee. There being no further public comment, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. A. Presentation from SVCreates (Santa Clara County Arts Council) Connie Martinez with Silicon Valley Creates provided a presentation. V. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco spoke regarding the Water District Subcommittee and shared that in the future if they don't have action items, they will not meet; noted that the Library Joint Powers Authority received $175K in donations in the last quarter, hiring an employee to be shared between Gilroy and Milpitas: approved a ten year maintenance plan, extending hours for all libraries, planning outside events beginning in Spring, 25,000 ballots dropped off at libraries throughout the county, and forty-one employees working in vaccination clinics. Council Member Armendariz reported on the Gilroy Downtown Business Association noting this weekend was the Vines and Hops event and it was very successful. Upcoming events include the Dia de los Muertos event, Holiday Parade and festivities, and a mixer at the new Tempo Restaurant in January. Council Member Marques shared that Gilroy Gardens has great Halloween decorations and festivities. Council Member Hilton shared about Visit Gilroy/Gilroy California Welcome Center noting hotel occupancy up from 2020, but down since 2019; provided an update regarding South County United for Health noting work plan efforts in the areas of tobacco prevention, active transportation , diabetes prevention , climate change; Silicon Valley Clean Energy update on renewable energy procurement; and reported on the public bike decal program fund raiser. Council Member Tovar had no report. He thanked the Gilroy Downtown Business Association and all the organizations for all of the Downtown events. Council Member Leroe-Mufioz reported on the Gilroy Economic Development Council noting funds approved for the website; also noted that Kathleen Rose reported that she will be stepping down from Gavilan College; attended the VTA ribbon cutting for the new 568 rapid transit line; National Night Out occurred two City Council Meeting Minutes 10/18/2021 weeks ago and was a great opportunity for the community to come together and interact in a positive setting with law enforcement, the Fire Department, and the South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF). The SCYTF provided a $2,500 donation for this event. Mayor Blankley had no report. She wished Council Members Tovar and Marques happy birthdays. VI. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Tovar requested that the pickle ball issues be brought to Council for discussion. Council Member Hilton, Leroe-Mufioz, and Armendariz agreed. Timing will be determined by the City Administrator and when it can fit into the work plan. Council Member Bracco requested information on an El Roble Park site for pickle ball as well as information on other sites. Council Member Armendariz requested that until there is an equity and inclusion policy in place that an item be brought to Council to delay the installation of the mission bell. Council Members Hilton and Tovar supported the idea. There was not majority support of the Council to add this item to a future agenda. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period. No public comment. Mayor Blankley closed public comment. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] Peter Leroe-Mufioz, Council Member Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Mufioz, Marques, Tovar A. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the Citywide Sign Replacement Project No. 21-PW-259 and Approval of a Final Contract with Safety Network Traffic Signs, Inc. in the Amount of $278,314.70 B. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the Ranch Site Building and Trailer Demolition Project No. 21-PW-263 and Approval of a Final Contract with Silicon Valley Group, Inc. in the Amount of $37,143.26 C. Approval to Convey and Dedicate Portion of City Parcel APN 808-20-024 to Santa Clara Valley Water District D. Acceptance of an Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the Amount of $90,000 and Adoption of Resolution 2021- 57 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving a FY22 Budget Amendment E. Adopt Resolution 2021-58 Establishing Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Chapter 10 -Consultant Selection, as the City Procedure to Procure Services for State and Federal Projects F. 10-04-21 City Council Meeting Minutes VIII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. 2023-2031 Housing Element Award of Contract Senior Planner Cindy McCormick provided a staff report . Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period. No public comment. Mayor Blankley closed public comment. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/18/2021 4 Possible Action: Award a Contract to Michael Baker and Associates in the amount of $306,155 for preparation of the 2023-2031 Housing Element and authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract and associated documents. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] Zach Hilton, Council Member Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt the 2020 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency Plans Public Works Director Daryl Jordan provided the staff report. Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period. No public comment. Mayor Blankley closed public comment. Possible Action: Adopt the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] Dion Bracco, Council Member Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques , Tovar X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Additional Appointment of a Member to the Youth Commission with a Term Ending September 30, 2023 Mayor Blankley suggested that the Council go back to the previous voting record with the fifth candidate being a run-off between Diego Garcia and Aiden Francis. The Council Members cast their votes for appointment to the Youth Commission: Council Member Bracco -Diego Garcia Council Member Armendariz -Aiden Francis Council Member Marques -Aiden Francis Council Member Hilton -Aiden Francis Council Member Tovar -Aiden Francis Council Member Leroe-Munoz -Aiden Francis Mayor Blankley -Diego -Garcia The Council appointed Aiden Francis to the remaining seat on the Youth Commission. Possible Action: Appoint one Youth Commission member to a term ending September 30, 2023. The meeting recessed at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. B. Gilroy Mixed-Use Residential and Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards City Policy Senior Planner Cindy McCormick provided the staff report. Brent Gibbons with Minter Harnish provided a presentation and continued the report. Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period. No public comment. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/18/2021 Mayor Blankley closed public comment. The resolution approved was amended by staff and shared with Council prior to meeting and vote. The revised resolution is the version approved by City Council. Possible Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2021-59 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting the Gilroy Mixed-Use Residentia l and Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards Policy for all mixed-use residentia l and multi-family residential development projects in Gilroy, as amended by the Planning Commission. RESULT: APPROVE [5 TO OJ MOVER: Zach Hilton, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member AYES: Armendariz, Blankley, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar XI. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. Final Report of the Un-housed Ad-Hoc Committee Senior Management Analyst Bryce Atkins provided the staff report. Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period. No public comment. Mayor Blankley closed public comment. Report received. Possible Action: Council receive the report. B. Report on the Housing Trust Fund's Fiscal Health Senior Management Analyst Bryce Atkins provided the staff report. Mayor Blankley opened the public comment period. Ron Kirkish spoke on this item and concern for corporate linkage fees driving business away. There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. Report received . Council acknowledged that a funding source needs to be established. Possible Action: Council receive report and provide any direction. XII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS A. Update on Surplus Lands Act 342 Acres at Hecker Pass/Gilroy Gardens Hillside City Administrator Jimmy Forbis provided a report on the Surplus Lands Act process for the 342 acres at Hecker Pass/Gilroy Gardens. Gilroy received two notices of inquiry: one from Santa Clara County Parks and Open Space and the other from Acquisition Investment Group for potential agriculture use . City Attorney Andy Faber provided clarification on the Surplus Lands Act and the process. Council Member Bracco asked that Jimmy look into why the music isn't playing downtown. Council Member Armendariz asked for an update on the Chamber upgrades. XIII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS No report. City Council Meeting Minutes 10/18/2021 ti ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. MEETING DATES OCTOBER 2021 25* Special Meeting -Study Session -6:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 2021 1* Regular Meeting -6:00 p.m. 15* Regular Meeting -6:00 p.m. DECEMBER 2021 6* Regular Meeting -6:00 p.m. * meeting is webstreamed and City Council Meeting Minutes 10/18/2021