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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCityCouncil_RegularSession_agenda_02_24_2025.PDFFebruary 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 1 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 6:00 PM (APPROXIMATE) MAYOR Greg Bozzo COUNCIL MEMBERS Dion Bracco Tom Cline Terence Fugazzi Zach Hilton Carol Marques Kelly Ramirez 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ARE TAKEN BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TAKES ACTION. Please keep your comments to 3 minutes. Time restrictions may vary based on the Mayor's discretion. Send written comments on any agenda item to publiccomments@cityofgilroy.org or City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by 1 p.m. on the meeting day will be distributed to the City Council before the meeting. Comments are also available at bit.ly/3NuS1IN. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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’s Office at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org to help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made. If you dispute any planning or land use decision from this meeting in court, you may only raise issues you or someone else presented at this meeting's public hearing or in written letters to the City Council before the hearing. Be aware that the time to seek a judicial review of any final decision made at this meeting is defined by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. During this meeting, a Closed Session may be called under Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). This will happen if, in the City's legislative body's opinion (based on current facts, circumstances, and legal advice), there's a significant risk of a lawsuit against the City. Additional materials submitted after agenda distribution are available on www.cityofgilroy.org as soon as possible. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE 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. February 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 2 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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 translation assistance, contact the City Clerk 72 hours before the meeting at 408-846-0204 or 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 dispositivo. The agenda for this meeting is outlined as follows: 1. OPENING 1.1. Call to Order 1.2. Pledge of Allegiance 1.3. Invocation 1.4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda 1.5. Roll Call 1.6. Orders of the Day 1.7. Employee Introductions 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) and Paragraph (3) of Subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (3) (b), based upon receipt of a written communication from Shenkman & Hughes, PC (available for inspection upon request at the office of the City Clerk). One case as defendant. February 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 3 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION Report of any action taken in Closed Session and vote or abstention of each Council Member if required by Government Code Section 54957.1 and GCC Section 17A.13(b); Public Report of the vote to continue in closed session if required under GCC Section 17A.11(5). 4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards 4.1. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of March 2025 as American Red Cross Month 4.2. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of March 2025 as Youth Arts Month 5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only) 5.1. Civic Center Master Plan Public Workshops Flyer 6. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL 6.1. Annual Presentation from the City Historian, Toby Echelberry 6.2. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL This part of the meeting allows public address on non-agenda topics within the Council's jurisdiction. To speak, complete a Speaker's Card from the entrances and give it to the City Clerk. Speaking time ranges from 1-3 minutes based on the Mayor's discretion. Extended discussions or actions on non-agenda items are restricted by law. For Council action, the topic may be listed on a future agenda. Email written comments on non-agenda topics to publiccomments@cityofgilroy.org or mail them to City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, by 1:00 p.m. on the meeting day. These comments, available at City Hall, will be shared with the Council and included in the meeting record. Late submissions will be shared as soon as possible. A 10-page limit applies to hard-copy materials, but electronic submissions are unlimited. 7. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 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, SCRWA (alternate) February 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 4 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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 (alternate), 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) 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Items under the Consent Calendar are deemed routine and approved with one motion. If a Council member or a member of the public wishes for a separate discussion on an item, it must be requested for removal before the Council's approval vote. If removed, the item will be discussed in its original order. 8.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the January 27, 2025 and February 3, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting. 8.2. Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year- Ended June 30, 2024 8.3. Acceptance of the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Federal Single Audit 8.4. Acceptance of an Office of Traffic Safety Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grant in the Amount $15,000 and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Approving a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendment 8.5. Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Ruggeri-Jensen- Azar for the Sharks Ice Gilroy Street Improvements and Traffic Signal Project and Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Second Amendment 8.6. Approval of a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Circlepoint, Inc. for the Gilroy Data Center Project Environmental Impact Report in the amount of $40,452.90 for a total project cost of $284,462.20 (paid by the applicant) 8.7. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Declaring Weeds a Nuisance 8.8. Adoption of the Amended 2025 City Roster of County, Regional, and Statewide Bodies 9. BIDS AND PROPOSALS February 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.1. Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Declaring an Intent to Transition from an At-Large Election System to a District-Based Election System Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10010, with the Transition Taking Effect in time for the November 2026 and 2028 Elections 1. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications 2. Staff Report: Andy Faber, City Attorney 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Possible Action: Council consider adopting the resolution. 10.2. Introduction of an Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment Application to Rezone an Undeveloped Property (APN # 810-23-005) to Residential Hillside, Consistent with the 2040 General Plan Hillside Residential Land Use Designation (Z 22-03), and Adopt a Resolution Approving a Tentative Map Application to Subdivide an Approximately 37.54-Acre Site into 54 Single-Family Residential Lots (TM 22-02) 1. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications 2. Staff Report: Sharon Goei, Community Development Director 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Possible Action: 1. Adopt, by resolution, the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Ren Fu Villa Residential Project, dated January 2025. 2. Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading (Z 22-03). 3. Introduce an ordinance of the City Council approving Zoning Amendment application Z 22-03 to redesignate a 37.5-acre site from Agriculture (A1) Zone to Residential Hillside (RH) Zone, consistent with the 2040 General Plan. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Map application TM 22-02 to subdivide the property into 54 single family residential lots. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS 13. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS 14. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS 14.1. Santa Teresa Fire Station Update 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS February 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 6 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 16. CLOSED SESSION 16.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. Pending Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (3) (a), Gandolfi Investments, LLC v. City of Gilroy, et.al., Superior Court for the County of Santa Clara, Case Number 24CV444165, filed July 26, 2024. 16.2. 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. 17. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION Report of any action taken in Closed Session and vote or abstention of each Council Member if required by Government Code Section 54957.1 and GCC Section 17A.13(b); Public Report of the vote to continue in closed session if required under GCC Section 17A.11(5). 18. ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETING DATES March 2025 3 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m 17 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m April 2025 7 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m 21 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m May 2025 5 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m 19 Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m Meetings are live streamed on the City of Gilroy’s website at gilroy.city/meetings and on YouTube at https://bit.ly/45jor03. Access the 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar at https://gilroy.city/2025.