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Home My WebLink About06/16/2025 City Council Regular MeetingJune 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 1 of 10 City Council Minutes City of Gilroy City Council Minutes Monday, June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM 1.OPENING 1.Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:32 PM. 2.Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Hilton. 3.Invocation Pastor Greg Quirke led the invocation. 4.City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda Acting City Clerk Atkins reported that the agenda was posted on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 2:44 PM. 5.Roll Call Attendance Attendee Name Present Council Member Dion Bracco Council Member Tom Cline Council Member Terence Fugazzi Council Member Zach Hilton Council Member Carol Marques Council Member Kelly Ramirez Mayor Greg Bozzo Absent 6.Orders of the Day 7.Employee Introductions •Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator, introduced Kylie Katsuyoshi and Stefan Mercer. •Sharon Goei, Community Development Director, introduced Michael Fossati. •Arlen Summers, Fire Division Chief, introduced Christopher Glum. •Ken Binder, Interim Police Chief, introduced Madisen Ruelas, Matthew Latshaw, and Aesha Sandoval. 2.CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards 1.Proclamation Honoring the Gilroy High School Wrestling Team Members of the Gilroy High School Wrestling Team and coaches received the June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 2 of 10 City Council Minutes proclamation. 2.Proclamation in Honor of Don Gage The family of Don Gage received the proclamation. 3.PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL 1.Presentation of the Annual Report from Visit Gilroy Frank Johnson, CEO of Visit Gilroy, gave the presentation. 2.PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. John Pena - commented about food trucks and the challenges being experienced. Robert Butler - commented about the kids drama club and an unhoused fundraising concert, food trucks, and a book he published. Miguel Ayala - commented about his concern with the Thursday night music and that there were ADA walkways blocked. Greg Felios - commented about his positive experience with the Thursday night music event, and a group on Saturdays at noon that formed for a peaceful demonstration. Jennifer Del Bono - commented about her pride in the community with the peaceful protesting and civility between opposing protesters. Ron Kirkish - commented about the Garlic Festival ticket sales, excitement about the event, and the Cherries Jubilee attendance. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. 4.REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1.Council Member Bracco – Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority, Santa Clara Water Commission, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee, SCRWA Council Member Fugazzi – Santa Clara Water Commission (alternate), Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board (alternate), SCRWA, Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center, VTA Mobility Partnership Committee Council Member Marques – ABAG, Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 3 of 10 City Council Minutes SCRWA (alternate) Council Member Hilton – CalTrain Policy Group, Santa Clara County Expressway Plan 2040 Advisory Board (alternate), Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Policy Advisory Committee Council Member Ramirez – ABAG (alternate), Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors (alternate), Gilroy Sister Cities, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate), SCRWA, Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee Council Member Cline – CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), Gilroy Sister Cities (alternate), Gilroy Youth Task Force, Santa Clara County Expressway Plan 2040 Advisory Board, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board (alternate), Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board, Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center (alternate), VTA Mobility Partnership Committee, VTA Policy Advisory Committee (alternate) Mayor Bozzo – Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Board of Directors (alternate), Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (alternate) Council Member Bracco - No report. Council Member Fugazzi - No report. Council Member Marques - reported on the Santa Clara County Habitat Agency Governing Board meeting and budget information. Council Member Hilton - No report. Council Member Ramirez - No report. Council Member Cline - No report. Mayor Bozzo - No report. 5.CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 1.Adoption of the Minutes from the May 19 and June 2, 2025 City Council June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 4 of 10 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting, the June 7, 2025 Coffee with the Mayor, and the June 9, 2025 City Council Special Meeting 2. Approve the Purchase of two Playground Shade Covers for the Third Street Park in the amount of $112,497, and include a 10% contingency, for a total not to exceed amount of $123,747, utilizing National Purchasing Partners Contract (NPP) PS21070 and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment, Inc. and any other related documents necessary to complete the purchase and installation of the shade structures. 3. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving the Application for Metropolitan Transportation Commission Capital Implementation Grant Funds for the Gilroy Public Library Electrical Vehicle Chargers Project and Authorize the Execution of the Agreement and Related Documents 4. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the City Hall Backup Generator Project No. 21-PW-268 5. Claim of Terell Felton (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim) 6. Adopt an Ordinance to Adopt by Reference the Mapping of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 7. City Council Appointment of Kim Mancera to the Position of City Clerk 6. BIDS AND PROPOSALS 1. Award a Contract to McKim Corporation for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY25) Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 25-PW-295 Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Award the Contract to McKim Corporation. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo Motion Adopt the budget amendment resolution. RESULT: Passed June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 10 City Council Minutes MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 2.Award a Contract to Vanguard Construction for the FY25 Engineering Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 25-PW-296 in the amount of $652,787, Approve a Project Contingency of $65,278, and Approve a Total Project Expenditure of $718,065 for Construction Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. Maria Aguilar - commented about concerns regarding property owners having to pay to fix sidewalks damaged by City trees, and instructions to property owners about deep watering. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Reject all bids. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Determination for Architectural and Site Review and Variance application for removal of an existing 35-foot monopole and installation of a 65-foot monopole, or 70-foot monopine design, and related equipment located at 401 First Street, Application No. AS 24-14 and V 24-01 (Continued Item) Mayor Bozzo opened the Public Hearing. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the Public Hearing. Motion Uphold the appeal with the requirement to use the monopine design for the project, without the automatic provision request relating to the geological studies results. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 6 of 10 City Council Minutes Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 2.Public Hearing to Accept the Public Health Goal Report for the Gilroy Drinking Water System in Accordance with California Health and Safety Code 116470 Mayor Bozzo opened the Public Hearing. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the Public Hearing. Report was received. 8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Aquatics Program Operations Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. Ron Kirkish - commented about costs associated with heating the pool. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. 2.Sharks Ice Update Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. 9.INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS 1.Acceptance of a One-Year Agreement with Santa Clara County Communications for Emergency Medical Dispatching Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. Ron Kirkish - Commented about negative public perception regarding response times but increasing costs. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the agreement. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 7 of 10 City Council Minutes 2. Approval and Authorization to Purchase Real Property Located at 641 Old Gilroy Street (APN 841-100-10 and 841-100-28) Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve purchase of 641 Old Gilroy Street (APNs 841-100-10 and -28). RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo Motion Adopt the budget amendment resolution. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 3. Gilroy Center for the Arts Proposed Mural Project and Donation Acceptance Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. Eric Vasquez - Commented about his design for this project. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve mural project and delegate acceptance to the City Administrator. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 4. Public Art Plaque and Augmented Reality Art Project at the Downtown Paseo Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 8 of 10 City Council Minutes With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the placement of the proposed public art placard at the downtown paseo. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 5.Approval of the Amendment to the Lease with Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Removing the Treehaven Fire Station from the Premises Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the amendment to the agreement with Gilroy Gardens. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 6.Project Processing Agreement, 315 Las Animas Ave. Project Mayor Bozzo opened public comment. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the 315 Las Animas Project Processing Agreement with a modification to Paragraph 11 of the agreement regarding the Murray Las Animas Avenue Overlay Combining District in Exhibit B regarding the borders of the Master Plan component, setting the borders to be Highway 101 as the eastern border, the canal south of Las Animas Avenue to be the southern border, the Church Street alignment as the western border, and the Buena Vista alignment as the northern border. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 9 of 10 City Council Minutes Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 10.CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS City Administrator Forbis provided an update on the Santa Teresa Fire Station project. 11.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS No report. 12.CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Faber opened public comment. With no speakers, City Attorney Faber closed public comment. City Council entered Closed Session at 10:08 PM. Motion Remain in closed session RESULT: Passed MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo 1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec. 17A.8 Property: Gilroy Gardens Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA (APN’s: 810-17-024, 810-17-026, 810-17-029, 810-17-030, 810-17-031, 810-18- 002, 810-18-013, 810-19-005, 810-19-007, 810-19-010, 810-19-011, 810-19-014) Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Victoria Valencia, Economic Development Manager Other Party to Negotiations: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, LLC Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment for sale or lease. 2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17A.11(4) Collective Bargaining Units: Gilroy Police Officers Association, Inc. Representing Gilroy Police Officers; Gilroy Management Association Representing Mid-Management Employees (GMA); and Unrepresented Exempt Employees (Confidential, Department Heads & Council-Appointed) City Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, Assistant City Administrator and Administrative Services & Human Resources Director/Risk Manager Anticipated Issue(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions June 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 10 of 10 City Council Minutes Memorandums of Understanding: City of Gilroy and Gilroy Police Officers Association Inc.; City of Gilroy and Gilroy Management Association (GMA) 13.ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION The City Council adjourned to open session at 11:15 PM. 14.ADJOURNMENT With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 PM. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gilroy on July 28, 2025. Bryce Atkins Acting City Clerk