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2021-06-21City Council Regular Meeting Minutes City of Gilroy City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 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 Armendariz led the pledge of allegiance. 2. Invocation None. 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda Management Assistant Ruiz reported tonight's meeting agenda was posted on Wednesday, June 16th at 2:09 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Ma ie Blankley Mayor _ ' Remote --- -- - Rebeca Armendariz Council Member_ Remote Dion Bracco Council Member Remote Zach Hilton Council Member Remote Peter Leroe-Munoz Council Member Remote Carol Marques : Council Member Remote Fred Tovar Council Member Remote B. Orders of the Day C. Employee Introductions II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee Annual Presentation to Council Greg Bozzo presented the report. Vanessa Ashford added to the presentation. 2. Presentation by Santa Clara Valley Urban Forestry Alliance Olivia Rodriguez presented the report. Ashley from City Forest added to the presentation. III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Public member Antonio Salazar proposed to open a new Skate Park in Gilroy. Salazar was advised to approach the Parks & Recreation Commission to start the process. IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco -Attended the Santa Clara County Homeless Task Force meeting last week; reports were given per county on what each city is doing to reduce and help with the homelessness issues. Council Member Armendariz - Attended the Historic Heritage Committee meeting last week; members of the committee finalized their annual presentation going forth to Council on July 1 st. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association is holding a preview of Gourmet Alley on Saturday, June 26th. Council Member Marques - Provided important dates for Gilroy Gardens; 6123 opening of the water oasis, 6/26 20th birthday celebration, 7/3 -7/4 Ken Christopher, author of Elephant Garlic will be conducting author readings. Council Member Hilton - Announced that the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority is implementing communication efforts to inform local customers of City Council Meeting Minutes 06/21/2021 L possible flex alerts for the need of conservation of extreme weather events. SVCEA will prepare and share a video of how to prepare for these events. SBC emission electrical vehicle adoption. Council Member Tovar- Thanked staff and the community for those getting vaccinated. Announced that Milias Restaurant celebrated their 10th anniversary. Council Member Leroe-Munoz - Announced that he will be attending the ABAG quarterly meeting on Friday, June 25th; discussion on adopting a proposed budget and proposed workplan FY 21-22. Mayor Blankley - Encouraged the public to get vaccinated; the County is at 80%. Announced that the VTA 568 express bus to San Jose will be operating every 30 minutes all day long. V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Marques received a Citizen's Request and asked Council to initiate a future council agenda item for discussion for flags to be flown at City Hall: September(Fire Fighter), October(Breast Cancer Awareness), February (American Heart), April (Autism awareness), May (Memorial). Council Member Bracco received a request from public member, Phil Larson to fly the thin blue line flag in the month of July to commemorate the officers that saved lives at the Garlic Festival shooting in 2019. Mayor Blankley- Asked Council Member Bracco and Marques to amend the request and to also revisit the flag policy with staff with what we have learned and how to best move forward with these requests. Council Member Tovar also suggested that the City of Hollister's policy be looked at. Vote: 6-1-0-0 (Nay's: Hilton) VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar A. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Gilroy Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Requiring Annual Inspections in Such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code B. Resolution 2021-25 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting the Annual Fireworks Service Fee for Impacts on City Fire and Police Services Related to the Sale and Use of Safe and Sane Fireworks Pursuant to Gilroy City Code Section 10A C. Opening of Recruitment for Current Openings on Various Boards, Committees and Commissions D. 6-7-21 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. Authorize the City Administrator to Enter into an Agreement to Purchase a Replacement Police Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) from Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. in the amount of $703,232 This item was introduced by Mayor Blankley and postponed to the next scheduled City Council meeting on July 1, 2021. Unanimous - Yes. City Council Meeting Minutes 06/21/2021 3 Possible Action: Authorize the City Administrator to Enter into an Agreement to Purchase a Replacement Police Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) from Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $703,232 (Roll Call Vote) Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing and Approval of the Issuance of Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for an Affordable Housing Project Located at 1520 Hecker Pass Highway Senior Planner Tambornini presented the report. Public comment opened. No public comment. Public comment closed. Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member Bracco to adopt resolution 2021-26 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition and construction of Hecker Pass Apartments project. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition and construction of Hecker Pass Apartments project. (Roll Call Vote) RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar B. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending the Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30 (Zoning), Article XXXIV (Fences and Obstructions) to Allow Monitored Perimeter Security Fence Systems on Commercial and Industrial Zoned Properties, Subject to Specified Criteria In the Ordinance Senior Planner McCormick presented the report. Council Member Leroe-Munoz, Armendariz and Tovar questioned the electrical impact on humans, pets and wildlife. Applicant Keith Kaneko responded to the Council's questions. Public comment was opened. No public comment. Public comment was closed. Possible Action: Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member Leroe-Munoz to introduce Ordinance 2021-02 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30 (Zoning), Article XXXIV (Fences and Obstructions) to allow monitored perimeter security fence systems on commercial and industrial zoned properties, subject to specified criteria in the ordinance. City Council Meeting Minutes 06/21/2021 4 Possible Action: Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30 (Zoning), Article XXXIV (Fences and Obstructions) to allow monitored perimeter security fence systems on commercial and industrial zoned properties, subject to specified criteria in the ordinance (Roll Call Vote) RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar C. Tentative Map TM 20-08 to Subdivide 8.95-acres in to Three Parcels, for a Property Located in the Commercial Industrial (CM) Zoning District at 6605 Automall Parkway (formerly Chestnut St.) (APN 841-16-117) Planner I Contreras presented the report. Public comment was opened. No public comment. Public comment was closed. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution 2021-27 approving Tentative Map TM 20-08 to subdivide 8.95-acres in to three parcels, for a property located in the Commercial Industrial (CM) Zoning District at 6605 Automall Parkway (formerly Chestnut St.), APN 841-16-117. (Roll Call Vote) RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Code Enforcement Program Update Community Development Director Garner presented the report. Council Member Marques and Council Member Armendariz provided feedback. Public Comment opened. Public comments were received by Bruce Magee and Maria Aguilar. Public Comment closed. Possible Action: Receive this report and provide direction to staff, if any. X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. Fireworks Enforcement Strategy City Administrator Forbis introduced the item and Captain Smith added to the presentation. Mayor Blankley asked Captain Smith to address the following questions that may be of concern to the public: 1: What is the maximum fine? 2. Can the City of Gilroy increase administrative fees? 3. Does the City of Gilroy impose fines through administrative or criminal charges? City Council Meeting Minutes 06/21/2021 5 4. What does the Police do when someone uses the Nail 'em App to report a person? 5. Does Safe & Sane fireworks pay for the additional police officers? 6. Are Safe & Sane a Fire Hazard? Comments were received by Council Member Armendariz and Council Member Leroe-Munoz. Public comment opened. Public comments were received by Susan Sheehan, Annedore Kushner, Bruce Magee, Danielle Arvanitis, Jay, Karen Fortino, Makan Gupta, Peter Salazar and Maria Gaynor. Public comment closed. Possible Action: Receive report. B. Report on Housing Element Workplan and Status of Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Distribution Senior Planner McCormick presented the report. Public comment opened. No public comment. Public comment closed. Possible Action: 1. Receive report and provide staff direction regarding Council expectations for the 2023-2031 Housing Element. 2. Direct staff on whether to appeal the ABAG RHNA distribution (equity adjustment) for the City of Gilroy. C. Declaration of Certain Substandard Housing Conditions at 402 Madison Court and 6860 Rosanna Street as Blighted Property and a Public Nuisance Building Official Olmos presented the report. Comments were received by Council Member Bracco. Public comment opened. Makan Gupta spoke. Public comment closed. Possible Action: Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member Bracco to adopt resolution 2021-28 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy declaring 402 Madison Ct to be a blighted property and adopt Resolution 2021- 29 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy declaring 6860 Rosanna St to be a blighted property and directing the City Administrator to begin the process to abate such nuisances. City Council Meeting Minutes 06/21/2021 6 Possible Action: a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy declaring 402 Madison Court to be a blighted property and directing the City Administrator to begin the process to abate such nuisance. b) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy declaring 6860 Rosanna Street to be a blighted property and directing the City Administrator to begin the process to abate such nuisance. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco,.Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar D. Approval of an Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period for Work After Retirement for Bonnie Snyder (Retired Annuitant) to Serve in an Extra Help Position in the 911 Communications Center of the Police Department Administrative Services/HR Director/Risk Manager McPhillips presented the report. Public Comment opened. No public comment. Public Comment closed. Motion was made by Council Member Leroe-Munoz seconded by Council Member Bracco to adopt resolution 2021-30 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the exception to the CalPERS 180-day wait period and appointment of Bonnie Snyder (retired annuitant) to an extra help position in the 911 Communications Center of the Gilroy Police Department. Possible Action: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the exception to the CalPERS 180-day wait period and appointment of Bonnie Snyder (retired annuitant) to an extra help position in the 911 Communications Center of the Gilroy Police Department. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar E. Discontinuance of Certain Concessions Previously Agreed to with the Gilroy Firefighters, IAFF, Local 2805 Labor Group Administrative Services/HR Director/Risk Manager McPhillips presented the report. Public Comment opened. No public comment. Public Comment closed. Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member Bracco to approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Gilroy Firefighters, IAFF, Local 2805 which ends certain agreed upon concessions effective July 1, 2021. City Council Meeting Minutes 06/21/2021 / Possible Action: Approve and authorize the City'Adminc -sI atdk*` e e'i to an`a rendment to the Memorandum of Understandingg'%vath Gitroy­ t"sref?ghter.6'1AFF, Local' 2805 which ends certain agreed upon concessions effective July 1, 2021. RESULT: APPROVE UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Dior Bracco; Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques, Tovar XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS City Administrator Forbis announced that the City's messaging of 4th of July will begin Tuesday, June 22nd; no public gathering and street closure will occur at Gilroy High School for the Pyrotechnic Display. Forbis congratulated the Finance and Public Works Department on their hard work and achievement of the Wastewater Bond; approved 47 million dollars at a 2.39% interest on Wednesday, June 16th. XII. CITY ATTORNEY°S REPORTS No report. XIII. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Faber read the closed session item. Public comment was opened. No public comment. Public comment was closed. The meeting went into closed session at 8:56 p.m. A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2) Name/Title: City Clerk ADJOURNMENT Mayor Blankley adjourned the Gilroy City Council meeting at 8:56 p.m. MEETING DATES JULY 2021 1* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m. AUGUST 2021 2* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m. 16* Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m. 23* Special Joint Meeting with Santa Clara Valley Water District and City of Morgan Hill via Zoom — 6:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 2021 13* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m. 20* Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m. * meeting is webstreamed and televised 't e° Ann McPhillips,V,pterim City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 06/21/2021