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Home My WebLink About05/17/2021 City Council - Regular Meeting AgendaSelect Language Powered by Translate City Council MAYOR Marie Blankley Agenda CITY OF GILROY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 7351 ROSANNA STREET GILROY, CA 95020 CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM MONDAY MAY 17, 2021 COUNCIL MEMBERS Rebeca Armendariz Dion Bracco Tom Cline Zach Hilton Carol Marques Fred Tover 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 1/10 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING Due to COVID-19, it is possible that the planned in-person meeting may have to change to a virtual meeting at any time and possibly on short notice. Please check the City of Gilroy website at http://gilroyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx for any updates to meeting information. 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Items received after the 1 p.m. deadline will be provided to the City Council as soon as practicable. Written comments are also available on the City’s Public Records Portal at bit.ly/3NuS1IN. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Assembly Bill 361, the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 846-0204. If you challenge any planning or land use decision made at this meeting in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing held at this meeting, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Please take notice that the time within which to seek judicial review of any final administrative determination reached at this meeting is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. A Closed Session may be called during this meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) if a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the City on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available with the agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org subject to Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 2/10 Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION STAFF AT (408) 846-0204 If you need assistance with translation and would like to speak during public comment, please contact the City Clerk a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting at 408-846-0204 or e-mail the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org. Si necesita un intérprete durante la junta y gustaría dar un comentario público, comuníquese con el Secretario de la Ciudad un mínimo de 72 horas antes de la junta al 408-846-0204 o envíe un correo electrónico a la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad a cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org. To access written translation during the meeting, please scan the QR Code or click this link: Para acceder a la traducción durante la reunión, por favor escanee el código QR o haga clic en el enlace: bit.ly/3FBiGA0 Choose Language and Click Attend | Seleccione su lenguaje y haga clic en asistir Use a headset on your phone for audio or read the transcript on your device. Use sus auriculares para escuchar el audio o leer la transcripción en el disposivo. The agenda for this City Council - Regular Meeting is as follows: 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 3/10 I. OPENING A. Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Invocation 3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda 4. Roll Call B. Orders of the Day C. Employee Introductions II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS A. Proclamations, Awards, and Presentations 1. Bicycle Awareness Month 2. National Public Works Week 3. Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Madison Hammer 4. Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Lauren DeRosa III. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO: cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org, (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on matters not on this agenda. The law does not permit Council action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Council action is requested, the Council may place the matter on a future agenda. Written material provided by public members for Council agenda item “public comment by Members of the Public on items not on the agenda” will be limited to 10 pages in hard copy. An unlimited amount of material may be provided electronically.) A. Art & Culture Commission Annual Presentation to Council B. Interview of Park & Recreation Commission Applicants IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Bracco – Gilroy Sister Cities Association (alternate), Santa Clara Co. Library JPA, SCVWD Joint Council-SCRWA-Board Water Resources Committee, South County Regional Wastewater Authority Board, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, Street Naming Committee, URM Task Force Sub-committee 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 4/10 Council Member Armendariz – ABAG (Alternate), CalTrain Policy Group, Gilroy Downtown Business Association Board (alternate), Historic Heritage Committee, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board (Alternate), Street Naming Committee, VTA Committee for Transit Accessibility (Alternate) Council Member Marques - Gilroy Downtown Business Association Board, Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors, Historic Heritage Committee (Alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board (alternate), South County Regional Wastewater Authority (Alternate), URM Task Force Sub-Committee Council Member Hilton – Gilroy Economic Development Partnership, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board, South County United for Health, Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center Board Council Member Tovar – Economic Development Corporation Board, Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission, Santa Clara Co. Expressway Plan 2040 Policy Advisory Board, Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission, Santa Clara Co. Library JPA (alternate), SCVWD Water Commission (alternate), South County Regional Wastewater Authority Board, Street Naming Committee, VTA Committee for Transit Accessibility Council Member Leroe-Muñoz - ABAG, CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors (alternate), Economic Development Corporation Board, Gilroy Youth Task Force, SCVWD Water Commission, Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team (alternate), VTA Mobility Partnership, VTA South County City Group, VTA Policy Advisory Committee Mayor Blankley - Cities Association of Santa Clara Co. Board of Directors, Gilroy Economic Development Partnership, Gilroy Sister Cities Association, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, SCVWD Joint Council- SCRWA-Board Water Resources Committee, South County Regional Wastewater Authority Board, VTA Board of Directors Alternate, VTA Mobility Partnership, VTA Policy Advisory Committee, VTA South County City Group V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (ROLL CALL VOTE) All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made by a member of the City Council or a member of the public. Any person desiring to speak on any item on the consent calendar should ask to have that item removed from the consent calendar prior to the time the Council votes to approve. If removed, the item will be discussed in the order in which it appears. A. Minutes of the May 3, 2021 Regular Meeting B. Endorsement Letter to Support Grant Request for Restoration of Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs C. Agreement No. 2021-01, Approval of the Final Map - Property Improvement Right of Way Dedications by Separate Documents, and Easement Dedications by Separate Documents 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 5/10 for Hoey Ranch Development, Tract 10495, APN's 783-04-023, 783-04-026, 783-04-027 (portion), and 783-04-028 (portion) D. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the Curb Ramps and Minor Concrete Improvements on 2nd and 3rd Street Project No. 20-PW-265 and Approval of a Final Contract with McKim Corporation in the Amount of $62,100 E. Claim of George Rosas (The City Administrator recommends a “yes” vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim) F. Claim of Nicole Craig (The City Administrator recommends a “yes” vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim) VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS A. First Amendment to the Agreement for Services with CSG Consultants, Inc. for Continued On-Call Building and Fire Prevention Plan Check and Inspection Services until July 15, 2021 1. Staff Report: Robert Carrera, Management Analyst 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conduct of a TEFRA Public Hearing and Approval of the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for an Affordable Housing Project Located at 1520 Hecker Pass Highway 1. Staff Report: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner 2. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy authorizing the Fire Chief to abate the nuisance arising out of weeds growing and refuse accumulating upon property in the City of Gilroy, pursuant to Section 12.51 of the Gilroy City Code. B. Public Hearing to Establish a List of Properties Subject to the Weed Abatement Program and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Fire Chief to Abate the Nuisance Arising Out of Weeds Growing and Refuse Accumulating Upon Property in the City of Gilroy Pursuant to Section 12.51 of the Gilroy Code 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 6/10 1. Staff Report: Jim Wyatt, Fire Chief 2. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy authorizing the Fire Chief to abate the nuisance arising out of weeds growing and refuse accumulating upon property in the City of Gilroy, pursuant to Section 12.51 of the Gilroy City Code. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Garlic City BMX Proposal Presentation 1. Staff Report: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. B. Approval of Capital Improvement Plan Projects for Funding by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB-1) Funds 1. Staff Report: Ogarita Carranza, Management Analyst 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. C. City Facilities Flag Flying Policy 1. Staff Report: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 7/10 wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. D. Standing Report on Operational Impacts and Other City Efforts Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic 1. Staff Report: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS A. City Council Position on Senate Bill 612 (Portantino): A Ratepayer Equity Bill 1. Staff Report: Trevin Barber, Senior Management Analyst 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. B. Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act Funding and Review and Approval of the Conceptual Plan to Restore Projects and Services in the Upcoming Biennial Budget 1. Staff Report: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. C. Appointment to a Vacant Seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission with a Term Ending December 31, 2022 1. Staff Report: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator 2. Public Comment 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 8/10 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. D. City Council Position on AB 1091 (Berman) - Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors 1. Staff Report: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. Adjourn to the Meeting of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority XI. GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Roll Call of the Board of Directors 1. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority Declaring Intent to Reimburse Costs Incurred In Connection to Wastewater Capital Improvements from the Proceeds of Bonds to be Issued by the Authority 1. Staff Report: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority declaring intent to reimburse costs incurred in connection with the wastewater system capital improvements, including the expansion of the regional wastewater treatment facility owned by South County Regional Wastewater Authority, from the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued by the Authority. Adjourn to the Meeting of the Gilroy City Council XII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS XIII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS A. State Surplus Lands Act XIV. CLOSED SESSION 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 9/10 A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation; Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of 54956.9 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(3)(a); Case Name: Joseph Foshee vs. City of Gilroy; Robert Zuniga; and Does 1 to 10 Inclusive; United States Northern District Court of California San Jose Division; Case No. 5:20-cv-000132- VKD, Filed January 7, 2020. B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 (a) (2); Property: 6490 Auto Mall Parkway, Gilroy, APN 841-15-069 ; Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Other Party to Negotiations: Mike Conrotto; Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment. C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec.17A.8 (a) (2); Properties:10th Street Bridge: APNs 808- 19-007, 799-30-006, 799-30-007, 808-19-020, 808-50-999, Thomas Luchessa Bridge: APNs 808-21-025, 808-21- 023, 808-21-021, 808-21-018, New Fire Station: APNs 808-18-003, 808-19-029 Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Other Party to Negotiations: Glen Loma Corporation, John M. Filice, Jr.; Negotiating Price and terms of payment regarding purchase, sale 11/6/24, 8:40 AM Meeting https://gilroy.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1212 10/10