2021-05-03 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 6
City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
May 3, 2021
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Tovar led the pledge of allegiance.
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2. Invocation
There was no invocation.
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
Management Assistant Ruiz reported the agenda was posted on Wednesday,
April 28th at 3:15 p.m.
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Mane Blankley I MayorRemote
Rebeca Armendariz } Council Member Remote
Dion Bracco I Council Member i Remote
Zach Hilton 9 Council Member Remote
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Peter Leroe-Munoz f Council Member I Remote
Carol Marques I Council Member Remote
Fred Tovar ; Council Member Remote
B. Orders of the Day
Mayor Blankley announced that the Council was participating remotely under the
Governor's order and she then provided details on the process of public
participation.
C. Employee Introductions
No employee introductions.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations
1. Recognition of Retiring Communications 911 Operator Bonnie
Snyder
Mayor Blankley recognized Retiring Communications 911 Operator Bonnie
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2. Recognition of Retiring Police Officer Michael Bolton
Mayor Blankley recognized Retiring Police Officer Michael Bolton.
3. Proclamation Naming the Month of May Building Safety Month
Mayor Blankley presented the proclamation.
Ill. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
A. Youth Commission Annual Presentation to Council
Chairperson Serena Ramirez presented to Council their past year achievements
and future goals.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco sends his condolences to the Prieto family.
Council Member Armendariz shared that Silicon Valley Clean Energy, currently
has a promotion called '2021 Lights On Silicon Valley' for solar storage. The
Downtown Business Association meeting had a discussion on Carmel Indiana
focusing on development and their thriving economy.
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Council Member Marques announced Gilroy Gardens is opening on May 8th to
premium pass holders and to the general public on May 22nd. Kuddos to the
Outreach Manager, Francessa Paist from the Gilroy Compassion Center who
coordinated and conducted a clean-up event from Monterey Hwy to 6th St
bridge.
Council Member Hilton last weekend kicked off an all month long campaign for
Affordable Housing and Bike Anywhere month celebrates, advocacy and
education. Hilton also shares his condolences to Donald Prieto's.family.
Council Member Tovar read a heartfelt letter sharing his condolences to the
Prieto family. Tovar also thanked residents and visitors supporting local .
businesses and restaurants in downtown Gilroy.
Council Member Leroe-Munoz extending his condolences to the Prieto family.
Thanked GUSD colleagues for collaboration of last Monday's meeting.
Mayor Marie Blankley extended her condolences to the Prieto family. Blankley
provided a brief update on Economic Development Corporation moving along
with item 536; no report on Sister Cities; VTA shared the average sales tax by
jurisdiction from Measure B and Gilroy had an average sales revenue of 4%.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Marques requested to agendize Code Enforcement activities
report.
Council agreed to agendize this item.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE)
There was no public comment.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
A. Minutes of the April 19, 2021 Regular Meeting
B. Opening of a Recruitment Period for Four (4) Seats on the Youth
Commission With Terms Ending September 30, 2023
C. Transfer of Interest Income From the Museum Vase Endowment Trust to
the Gilroy Museum Fund
D. Claim of Liliana Quintanilla (The City Administrator recommends a "yes"
vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
VI1. BIDS AND PROPOSALS ® NONE
Vill. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Approval of the Community Development Block Grant and Housing Trust
Fund Public Service Grant Allocations and Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
The staff report was presented by Program Administrator, Maria De Leon and
further presented by Paul Ashby and Vanessa Ashford.
The public hearing was opened.
Public Members Teresa Johnson, Sheri Burns and Alaina Purcell spoke.
The public hearing was then closed.
Possible Action:
Conduct a public hearing and solicit comments on the draft 2021-2022 Annual
Action Plan.
Approve the Community Development Grant (CDBG) and Housing Trust Fund
(HTF) public service grant allocations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
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Possible Action:
Conduct a public hearing and solicit comments on the draft 2021-2022
Annual Action Plan.
Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Housing
Trust Fund (HTF) public service grant allocations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: . Zach Hilton, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
B. Consideration of Amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for
Funding Received Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security (CARES) Act (CV-3 Part A) Relayed to the COVID-19 Pandemic in
the Amount of$422,085
The staff report was presented by Program Administrator, Maria De Leon.
The public hearing was opened; there being none, it was then closed.
Possible Action:
Approve an amendment (Resolution 2021-12) to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
CDBG Annual Action Plan for supplemental funding established by the CARES
Act to provide rental assistance, support to small business affected by COVID-19
pandemic and meals for seniors.
Possible Action:
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action
Plan for supplemental funding established by the CARES Act to provide
rental assistance, support to small business affected by the COVID-19
pandemic and meals for seniors.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Interim Objective Design Standards
The staff report was presented by Senior Planner, Cindy McCormick.
There were no public comments.
Possible Action:
Review draft Interim Objective Design Standards and provide feedback to City
staff.
Council approved Interim Objective Design Standards.
Possible Action:
Review draft Interim Objective Design Standards and provide feedback to
City staff.
B. Council Unhoused Ad Hoc Committee Update
Council Member Marques provided an update.
Public comment was received by Abe Barrera.
Possible Action:
Receive report.
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Possible Action:
Receive Report
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Proclaiming the Month of June 2021 as LGBTQ
BTQ Pride Month
City Administrator Forbis presented the report.
There was no public comment.
Possible Action:
1) Adopt a resolution (2021-13) proclaiming the month of June 2021 as LGBTQ
Pride month.
Possible Action:
1) Adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of June 2021 as LGBTQ Pride
month; and
2) Direct staff to fly the LGBTQ Pride flag at the City's Civic Center during
the month of June; and
3) Direct staff to return to the May 17, 2021 City Council meeting with a
recommended flag raising policy for Council to consider.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
Resolution Proclaiming the Month of June 2021 as LGBTQ Pride Month
City Administrator Forbis presented the report.
There was no public comment.
Possible Action:
2) Direct staff to fly the LGBTQ Pride flag at the City's Civic Center during the
month of June.
Possible Action:
1) Adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of June 2021 as LGBTQ Pride
month; and
2) Direct staff to fly the LGBTQ Pride flag at the City's Civic Center during
the month of June; and
3) Direct staff to return to the May 17, 2021 City Council meeting with a
recommended flag raising policy for Council to consider.
RESULT: APPROVE [4 TO 3]
MOVER: Zach Hilton, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
AYES: Rebeca Armendariz, Zach Hilton, Peter Leroe-Mufioz, Fred
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NAYS: Marie Blankley, Dion Bracco, Carol Marques
Resolution Proclaiming the Month of June 2021 as LGBTQ Pride Month
City Administrator Forbis presented the report.
There was no public comment.
Possible Action:
3) Direct staff to return to the May 17, 2021 City Council meting with a
recommended flag raising policy for Council to consider.
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Possible Action:
1) Adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of June 2021 as LGBTQ Pride
month; and
2) Direct staff to fly the LGBTQ Pride flag at the City's Civic Center during
the month of June; and
3) Direct staff to return to the May 17, 2021 City Council meeting with a
recommended flag raising policy for Council to consider.
RESULT: APPROVE [4 TO 3]
MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member
SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member
AYES: Rebeca Armendariz, Zach Hilton, Peter Leroe-Munoz, Fred
Tovar
NAYS: Marie Blankley, Dion Bracco, Carol Marques
B. Authorization for the City Administrator to Execute the Countywide AB 939
Fee Agreement and the Countywide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Collection Agreement.
Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator presented the report.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide authorization for the City Administrator to execute the
Countywide AB 939 Fee Agreement and the Countywide Household Hazardous
Waste (HHW) Collection Agreement.
Possible Action:
Receive report and provide authorization for the City Administrator to
execute the Countywide AB 939 Fee Agreement and the Countywide
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Agreement.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter Leroe-Munoz, Council Member
SECONDER: Fred Tovar,.Couhcil Member
AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
C. Adoption of a Resolution to Extend Temporary Suspension of Enforcement
of Sections of the Gilroy City Code to Implement a Business Stimulus
Package to Support and Assist Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Karen Garner, Community Development Director presented the report.
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution (2021-14) of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to extend the
temporary suspension of the enforcement of certain sections of the Gilroy City
Code in an effort to support businesses and development activity and aid in the
economic recovery of the City resulting from the impacts of COVID-19.
Possible Action:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to extend the
temporary suspension of the enforcement of certain sections of the Gilroy
City Code in an effort to support businesses and development activity and
aid in the economic recovery of the City resulting from the impacts of
COVID-19.
RESULT: APPROVE'[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
SECONDER: Peter Leroe=Munoz, Council Member
AYES: -Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Leroe-Munoz, Marques,
Tovar
X1. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Forbis annouced dates of upcoming Budget meetings: May 24
Budget Workshop and May 25 Community Workshop. At request of City
Manager, Fire Chieft Wyatt gave a verbal update on COVID-19.
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XI1. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UNITS Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17A.11 (4);
Collective Bargaining Units: AFSCME Local 101 Representing Employees
Affiliated with AFSCME, Local 101; City Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City
Administrator, LeeAnn McPhillips, HR Director; Anticipated Issues(s) Under
Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions; Memorandums
of Understanding: City of Gilroy and AFSCME Local 101 Representing
Employees Affiliated with AFSCME, Local 101.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Blankley adjourned the meeting in memory of Donald Prieto at 8:30 p.m to
Closed Session.
MEETING DATES
MAY 2021
17* Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
JUNE 2021
7* Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
21* Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
JULY 2021
1* Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
* meeting is webstreamed and tele 'wed
Ann McPhilli s, In erim City Clerk
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