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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-02 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes City of Gilroy City Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 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 Marques led the pledge of allegiance. 2. Invocation There was no invocation. 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda Michelle Bigelow reported the agenda was posted on July 29th at 10:50 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Marie Blankley ; Mayor Remote - - ..-. Rebeca Armendariz Council Member Remote Dion Bracco Council Member " Remote Zach Hilton Council Member Remote Peter Leroe Munoz Council Member Absent Carol Marques 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 City Manager Jimmy Forbis introduced Karine Decker, the City's new Economic Development Management Analyst. Administrative Services/Human Resources Director LeeAnn McPhillips introduced Cheryl Kouetas, the new Senior Human Resources Analyst. 11. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Certificate of Achievement Valeria Rivera Mayor Blankley presented Valeria Rivera a certificate of recognition in honor of being selected as Miss Gilroy USA. III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Mayor Blankley opened Public Comment for items not on the agenda. The following people spoke regarding the Stars and Strides Run fundraising event on August 22, 2021 sponsored by Bloomenergy: James Apffel and Michael Elliot. There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. A. Interviews for Open Seats on Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacant as of June, 2021 for Future Appointment August 16, 2021 Interviews for open seats were held as follows: Arts and Culture Commission, term expires 12/31/2023 - Applicant Lisa Carter Housing Advisory Committee, term expires 12/31/2023 -Applicant Carissa Purnell City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021 Z Physically Challenged Board of Appeals, term expires 12/31/2023 and 12/31/2024 - One Applicant Tracy Stephens Possible Action: Interview candidates for open seats on Boards, Commissions and Committees vacant as of June, 2021. IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco, no report. Council Member Armendariz, no report. Council Member Marques reported 25% of Gilroy Gardens website referrals are going to lodging facilities listed on the website. Council Member Hilton reported on Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center Board and results of a report regarding the co-op campaign with Expedia and visit Gilroy. Council Member Tovar, no report. He thanked fellow council members and the many community members who joined the last downtown live music event and supported the local businesses. Also announced a new restaurant, the Temple Restaurant. Mayor Blankley reported that the Cities Association has now received updated information on Gilroy PD training and public safety procedures. V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Hilton requested to place the city code chapter 30 (noise and zoning) on a future agenda. Mayor Blankley stated this does not need to be a future agenda item and staff can include the recommendation in the work they are already doing. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) There were no public comments. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Carol Marques, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz A. 7-1-21 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes B. Approval of a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Lynx Technologies in the Amount of$43,725 for Geographic Information System (GIS) Support and Maintenance C. Opening of Recruitment for Vacancy on Planning Commission VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. Award a Contract for Tree Pruning and Maintenance Services Under a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the Amount Not-To-Exceed $395,045 for the Initial Period with Contract Extensions up to Five Additional Years Public Works Director Daryl Jordan provided the report. Mayor Blankley opened public comment. There were no public comments. Mayor Blankley closed public comment. City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021 Possible Action: Award a contract for annual tree pruning and maintenance services under a cooperative purchase agreement to West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $395,045 for the initial 12 month period with options for extensions up to year five and authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract and associated documents. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz Vlll. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolutions Ordering The City Administrator To Abate, Or Cause To Be Abated, Blight Conditions that Constitute a Public Nuisance At 402 Madison Court And 6860 Rosanna Street. Building Official Hipolito Olmos provided the report and presentation. Ex-parte communications - none. Mayor Blankley opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Blankley closed the public hearing. Possible Action: a) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy ordering the City Administrator to abate, or cause to be abated, blight conditions that constitute a public nuisance at 402 Madison Court. b) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy ordering the City Administrator to abate, or cause to be abated, blight conditions that constitute a public nuisance at 6860 Rosanna Street. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz Motion: Part B - 6860 Roseanna St. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Leroe-Munoz B. Consideration of the Report of Abatement of Weeds and Refuse Within the City of Gilroy and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Confirming the Imposition of Assessment Liens Against the Land Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Crick provided the report. Ex-parte communications - none. Mayor Blankley opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Blankley closed the public hearing. City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021 4 Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy confirming the report of the Chief of the Fire Department setting forth the description of property, naming the owners thereof and the costs of abating the nuisance caused by the growing of weeds and accumulation of refuse on the property, and providing that such costs shall constitute assessments against the land. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Unhoused Ad Hoc Committee Priorities Implementation Report Senior Management Analyst Bryce Adkins provided the report and presentation. Mayor Blankley opened public comment. Public comment was received from the following speakers: Tim Davis Tristia Bauman Chris Vanessa Bruce Magee Lizanne Davey Francesca Paist There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. Possible Action: Receive report. X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. Un-housed Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Endorsing the Community Plan to End Homelessness City Administrator Jimmy Forbis provided the report. Mayor Blankley opened public comment. Public comment was received from the following speakers: Tim Davis Tristia Bauman Jorge Mendoza David Almeida Bruce Lizanne Davey Chris Jan Bernstein Chargin There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021 5 Possible Action: The Unhoused Ad Hoc Committee recommends adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy endorsing the Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness 2020-2025. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz B. Resolution Declaring the Gilroy Gardens Hillside Property as Surplus Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 Community Development Director Karen Garner provided the report and presentation. Mayor Blankley opened public comment. Public comment was received from the following speakers: Brian Schmidt - Green Foothills Bruce Magee Chris There being no requests to speak, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. Possible Action: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy declaring the Gilroy Gardens Hillside Property (approximately 342 acres) to be surplus land, and direct staff to proceed in conformance with the State Surplus Lands Act regarding the potential disposition of said property. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz C. Review of City Clerk Job Description and Recruitment Process, and Establish a Council Sub-Committee for the City Clerk Recruitment Process Administrative Services/Human Resources Director LeeAnn McPhillips provided the report. Subject to City Council approval, Mayor Blankley recommended Councilmembers Leroe-Munoz and Hilton, and Mayor Blankley be appointed to the Subcommittee. Mayor Blankley opened public comment. There was no public comment. Mayor Blankley closed public comment. Motion on Item a. Motion was made by Council Member Bracco and seconded by Council Member Tovar to approve updates to the City Clerk job description. City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021 Possible Action: a. Review and Approve Updates to the City Clerk Job Description b. Review City Clerk Recruitment Process/Schedule and Provide Feedback/Direction c. Establish a Three Member Council Sub-Committee to work on the City Clerk Recruitment Process RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dion Bracco, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz Motion to: Motion Motion on Item c. Motion was made by Council Member Tovar and seconded by Council Member Bracco to establish a sub-committee of Mayor Blankley, and Council Member Hilton and Leroe-Munoz to work on the City Clerk recruitment process. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Leroe-Munoz D. Approval of AFSCME, Local 101 (General & Supervisory Units), Gilroy Chapter, Memoranda of Understanding and Salary Schedules for the Period July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2022 and Approval of the Unrepresented, Confidential, Non-Exempt Salary Schedule for the Period Beginning July 1, 2021 Administrative Services/Human Resources Director LeeAnn McPhillips provided the report. Mayor Blankley opened public comment. There was no public comment. Mayor Blankley closed public comment. Action on Item a. Motion was made by Council Member Armendariz, seconded by Council Member Hilton to approve the Memoranda of Understanding between the City and AFSCME, Local 101 (General & Supervisory Units), Gilroy Chapter for the period of July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022: City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021 i Possible Action: a. Approve the Memoranda of Understanding between the City and AFSCME, Local 101 (General & Supervisory Units), Gilroy Chapter for the period July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022; and, b. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the July 1, 2021 AFSCME, Local 101 (General & Supervisory Units), Gilroy Chapter salary schedules associated with the AFSCME, Local 101 (General & Supervisory Units), Gilroy Chapter, Memoranda of Understanding; and c. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the Unrepresented, Confidential, Non-Exempt Employee Salary Schedule for the period beginning July 1, 2021. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member SECONDER: Zach Hilton, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz Motion to: Motion Action on Item b. Motion was made by Council Member Hilton, seconded by Council Member Armendariz to adopt Resolutions 2021-39 and 2021-40 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the July 1, 2021 AFSCME, Local 101 (General & Supervisory Units), Gilroy Chapter salary schedules associated with the AFSCME, Local 101 (General & Supervisory Units), Gilroy Chapter, Memoranda of Understanding. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Zach Hilton, Council Member SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Leroe-Munoz ------------------ ----- Motion to: Motion Action on Item c. Motion was made by Council Member Armendariz, seconded by Council Member Hilton to adopt Resolution 2021-41 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the Unrepresented, Confidential, Non-Exempt Employee Salary Schedule for the period beginning July 1, 2021. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member SECONDER: Zach Hilton, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Leroe-Munoz E. Approval of a Declaration that Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Conditions Exist, Implementing the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2016-15, Section III, D "Level 2 Water Supply Shortage (21% - 35% reduction)" Public Works Director Daryl Jordan provided the report and presentation. Mayor Blankley opened public comment. Public comment was received from the following speaker: Bruce Magee There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. Action on Item a. Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member Armendariz to adopt Resolution 2021-42 declaring that Level 2 Water Supply City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021 Shortage Conditions exist, which would implement the provisions of Ordinance No. 2016-15, Section III, D "Level 2 Water Supply Shortage (21%-35% reduction)" effective immediately, with the goal of achieving a 33% reduction as called for by the Santa Clara Valley Water District for our water basin. Possible Action: a) Approve a Resolution declaring that Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Conditions exist, which would implement the provisions of Ordinance No. 2016-15, Section III, D "Level 2 Water Supply Shortage (21% - 35% reduction)" effective immediately, with the goal of achieving a 33% reduction as called for by the Santa Clara Valley Water District for our water basin. b) Suspend the installation of turf in new parks until further notice unless turf will be irrigated with recycled water. RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Tovar, Council Member SECONDER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz Motion to: Motion Action on Item b. Motion was made by Council Member Tovar, seconded by Council Member Armendariz to suspend the installation of turf in new parks until further notice, unless turf will be the irrigated with recycled water. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rebeca Armendariz, Council Member SECONDER: Fred Tovar, Council Member AYES: Blankley, Armendariz, Bracco, Hilton, Marques, Tovar ABSENT: Leroe-Munoz F. Authorization to Request a Deferment in Releasing a Request for Offer from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for a Transit Oriented Development Project City Administrator Jimmy Forbis provided the report. Mayor Blankley opened public comment. Public comment was received from the following speakers: Huascar Castro Tim Davis Kat Wortham Rick SV@Home Vanessa Jorge Mendoza Roland Gary Walton Consuelo Rebecca Garcia There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Blankley closed public comment. City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021 Possible Action: Authorize the Mayor to state the City's request to delay release of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency's issuance of a Request for Offer of a portion of the Gilroy Transit Center's location for an affordable housing project for further impact analysis. RESULT: APPROVE [4 TO 2] MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member AYES: Marie Blankley, Dion Bracco, Carol Marques, Fred Tovar NAYS: Rebeca Armendariz, Zach Hilton ABSENT: Peter Leroe-Munoz XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT None. XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS None. XIII. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Blankley adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m. MEETING DATES AUGUST 2021 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 I i L"/e nn McPhillips, Inter`ign City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes 08/2/2021