City Council
Regular MeetingMorgan Hill, CA · August 5, 2015
Minutes
City of Morgan Hill
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Steve Tate ~ Mayor
Rich Constantine ~ Mayor Pro Tem
Gordon Siebert ~ Council Member
Marilyn Librers ~ Council Member
Larry Carr ~ Council Member
6:45 PM Council Chamber
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
17555 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Special City Council Meeting Agenda
6:45 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
Council Member Siebert arrived at 7:00 p.m.
Present: 5- Council Member Carr, Mayor Pro Tem Constantine, Council Member Librers,
Council Member Siebert, Mayor Tate
Absent: 0
DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
Commission Interviews
1 15-466 CONTINUED INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL FOUR (4)
VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Action: On a motion by Council Member Carr and seconded by Council Member Constantine, Adopting
resolution 15-185, ratifying the mayor's recommended appointments to the Planning Commission. The
motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 1 - Siebert
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Regular Meeting Agenda
7:00 p.m.
The City Council has adopted a policy that regular meetings shall not continue beyond 11:00
p.m. unless extended by a majority of the City Council.
SILENT INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
15-505 Council Member Constantine
Council Member Constantine shared that on July 23, 2015 he attended a press
conference put on by the Santa Clara Valley Water District regarding the drought. He
was able to boast about the fact that Morgan Hill is leading the county in reducing water
usage. He continued by sharing that on July 17, 2015 He and his teammates Mayor Pro
Tem Larry Carr and City Attorney Renee Gurza attended the YAC scavenger hunt. He
concluded that they had a wonderful time and thanked the YAC members for making
his morning very memorable.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Rymer thanked the community for their attendance. He continued by
recognizing Margarita Balagso, Jennifer Ponce, Carlos Guerro, Jennie Tucker and
Chiquy Mejia for the efforts in putting the National Night Out event together. He shared
that you can pick up a free water capture bucket at the Community and Cultural Center
to continue your water conservation efforts. He concluded by speaking to the evenings
supplements and presentations.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
City Attorney Gurza reported that a final resolution in the 3rd Street Pavers litigation has
been reached. All of the parties have entered into a final settlement agreement that will
end the litigation and it will allow the parties to avoid further litigation and costs. She
thanked the parties involved for working diligently and negotiating a successful
resolution that will make the City whole by covering the costs for repair so that the area
really can become the downtown center piece that the Council had envisioned and
intended. The total amount to be paid to the City under that agreement is $357,907.60.
She concluded by thanking outside counsel who zealously defended the City in the
litigation; Claire Gibson and Claudia Hudner with Jarvis, Faye, DoPorto and Gibson.
OTHER REPORTS
Mayor Tate shared that his next coffee with the Mayor and guest Council Member
Librers will be at Booksmart on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESENTATIONS
15-504 YAC Presentation-Asset # 3 Caring Neighborhood
RECOGNITIONS
YAC Member Armando Banuelos
Judy and Murv Little
Mighty Mushrooms Pony Baseball Team
Freedom Fest Committee
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Tate Opened Public Comment
Liam Downey
Rich Bergin
Bernie Mulligan
Hearing no further request to speak, the public comment was closed.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Action: On a motion by Council Member Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert adopting the
agenda with the removal of item 18. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: On a motion by Council Member Librers and seconded by Council Member Constantine,
approving consent calendar items 2 through 6 and 14 through 21. The motion passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Carr approving
consent calendar items 7 through 13. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Carr, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 1 - Constantine
Absent: 0
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2 15-490 APPROVE TWO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
SOUTH SANTA CLARA FIRE DISTRICT FOR ASSISTANCE FOR
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
Adopt resolution 15-186 authorizing City Manager to execute two memorandums of understanding
(MOUs) between the City and the South Santa Clara County Fire District.
3 15-465 ACCEPTANCE OF COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER EXTERIOR
PAINTING PROJECT
Adopt resolution 15-187 accepting the Community & Cultural Center Exterior Painting Project in the final
amount of $64,200; and
directing the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion with the County of Santa Clara’s
Recorder’s Office.
4 15-469 ACCEPTANCE OF ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEM
UPGRADES PROJECT
Adopt resolution 15-188 accepting the Ultraviolet Disinfection System Upgrades Project in the final
amount of $60,524; and
Directing the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion with the County of Santa Clara’s
Recorder’s Office
5 15-456 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2150, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3.60
(PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS)
TO TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE MORGAN HILL
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE INFORMAL BIDDING
PROCEDURES UNDER THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION
COST ACCOUNTING ACT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
6 15-457 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2151, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR APPLICATION DA-15-04: SECRETARIAT - QUAIL
MEADOWS
7 15-458 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2152, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL (ZA-14-11) AMENDING THE MORGAN HILL
ZONING CODE (MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18) BY ADDING SECTION
18.08.070, ENTITLED “AGRICULTURAL LANDS MITIGATION
ORDINANCE" AND MAKING MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE OPEN
SPACE ZONING DISTRICT SECTION 18.080.060
8 15-459 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2153, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING THE MORGAN HILL
ZONING CODE ZA-14-09 (MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18) BY ADDING
CHAPTER 18.27 SPORTS RECREATION AND LEISURE DISTRICT
ZONING DISTRICT
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9 15-460 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2154, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER
OF BARRETT AVENUE AND MURPHY AVENUE TO PUBLIC
FACILITIES/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBERS 817-17-001, 817-17-009, 817-17-025 and 817-17-026)
10 15-470 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2155, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TENNANT
AVENUE, EAST OF HIGHWAY 101 TO
SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE (SUB DISTICT B) (SRL-B)
(ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 817-14-004, 817-14-005, and
817-14-009)
11 15-462 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2156, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
TENNANT AVENUE, EAST OF MURPHY AVENUE TO
SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE (SUB DISTICT A) (SRL-A)
(ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 817-16-002 THROUGH 817-16-005)
12 15-463 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2157, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE CITY
OF MORGAN HILL AQUATICS CENTER AT THE NORTHEASTERN
CORNER OF CONDIT ROAD AND TENNANT AVENUE TO
SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE (SUB DISTICT B) (SRL-B)
(ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 817-13-008)
13 15-464 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2158, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF SAN PEDRO AVENUE AND
GENERALLY WEST OF HILL ROAD AND NORTH OF MAPLE
AVENUE TO SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE (SUB DISTICT A OR
B) (SRL-A OR SRL-B) (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 817-13-011,
817-13-037, 817-14-011, 817-14-012, 817-14-014, 817-14-017,
817-14-019, 817-16-001, 817-16-014, 817-18-001 and 817-17-002)
14 15-360 AMEND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REPORTING CATEGORIES
Adopt resolution 15-189 amending the list of positions subject to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
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15 15-482 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF
PROPERTY WITH WESTON MILES ARCHITECTS FOR THE
EXPANSION OF THE GRANARY
Action: On a motion by Council Member Librers and seconded by Council Member Siebert Adopting
resolution 15-190 authorizing negotiations for the sale, exchange or lease of the Depot building parking
lot property with Weston Miles Architects for the expansion of the Granary. The motion passed by the
following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 1 - Carr
16 15-467 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR OUTCOME-BASED
JOB DESCRIPTION.
Adopt resolution 15-191 approving the Economic Development Coordinator Outcome-based job
description and corresponding salary.
17 15-444 FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR CALLE SIENA - TRACT NO. 10293
Adopt Resolution 15-192 approving Final Map,
authorizing the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Glenrock Builders,
Inc.,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Stormwater Best-Management-Practices (BMP) Operation and
Maintenance Agreement pending review and approval by the City Attorney; and authorizing the
recordation of the Final Map, the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and the Stormwater BMP
Operations and Maintenance Agreement.
18 15-481 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS AND SORENSEN FOR LEGAL
ASSISTANCE FOR SALE OF FORMER REDEVELOPMENT ASSETS
CONSISTENT WITH THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PLAN (LRPMP)
Item pulled from agenda
19 15-476 FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 COMMISSION WORK PLANS
Approving the proposed Library, Culture and Arts Commission FY 2015/16 Work Plan and Approving the
proposed Parks and Recreation Commission FY 2015/16 Work Plan.
20 15-474 LEADERSHIP MORGAN HILL 2015 DOWNTOWN AMPHITHEATER
LIGHT PROJECT DONATION ACCEPTANCE
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21 15-489 RESOLUTION SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 15-125 TO
REPLACE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (POA) AND CORRESPONDING
SALARY SCHEDULES IN ITS ENTIRETY
Adopt resolution 15-194 superseding Resolution No. 15-125, which approved the Memorandum of
Understanding with the POA effective July 2015 - December 2018 and corresponding salary schedules, to
replace the Memorandum of Understanding and corresponding salary schedules in its entirety with the
attached revised version.
22 15-475 UPDATE ON “SUPPORTING YOUTH” INITIATIVES
Calubaquib presented the staff report
Action: On a motion by Council Member Carr and seconded by Council Member Constantine, accepting
the report on "Supporting "Youth" initiatives. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
OTHER BUSINESS:
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23 15-492 MONTEREY ROAD COMPLETE STREET PILOT PROJECT FINAL
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION (supplements added in
attachments)
Principal Planner Ramirez presented the staff report.
The public comment was opened.
Claudia Rossi spoke in favor
Jennifer Hallabaugh spoke on behalf of Michelle McKay - in favor
Liam Downey spoke in favor
Sanjar Chakamian spoke in opposition
Melissa Murphy spoke in opposition
Ed Hunter spoke in opposition
Sean Adams spoke in opposition
David Dindak spoke in opposition
Kerry Dindak spoke in opposition
Carma Dreyfus spoke in favor
Chris Reynolds spoke in favor
Marby Lee spoke in opposition
George Flores spoke in favor
John McKay spoke in favor
Roger Knopf spoke in favor
Brad Jones spoke in favor
Nathan Winchell spoke in favor
Megan Winchell spoke in favor
Jeff Dixon spoke in opposition
Bernie Mulligan spoke in opposition
Nancy Reynolds spoke in favor
John Horner spoke in opposition
Josh Conlon spoke in favor
Eugene Davis spoke in opposition
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Rocke Garcia spoke in favor
Rich Bergin spoke in favor
Rosy Bergin spoke in favor
Joesph Carrillo spoke in favor
Susan Mister spoke in opposition
Philip Bogosian spoke in opposition
Brian Faircloth spoke in opposition
Ron Ferenz spoke in opposition
Charles Weston spoke in favor
Kathy Reno spoke in opposition
Andy Francke spoke in favor
Lucy August-Perna spoke in favor
Jeanne Gregg spoke in opposition
Kevin B spoke in opposition
Marty Cheek spoke in favor
Tess Rogers spoke in opposition
Armando Banuelos spoke in opposition
Allan Lebotz spoke in opposition
Frank Manochio spoke in opposition
Cindy Acevedo spoke in opposition
Hearing no further requests to speak, the public comment was closed at 9:55 pm
Meeting went into Recess. Meeting Reconvened
Direction provided to staff.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Carr, extending
the meeting until 12:30 a.m. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
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Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Carr, not to make a
decision tonight on permanent change, continue the one lane experiment and collect additional
information during that time period until December 1 and work to resolve problems that have been
raised. travel times from north to south and south to north and the traffic volumes
. The motion failed.by the following vote:
Ayes: 2 - Carr, Siebert
Noes: 3 - Constantine, Librers, Tate
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Librers,
Directing staff to explore the following complete street enhancements:
a) Reducing the width of the travel lane to reduce the driver field of view and reduce
speeding
b) Studying signal timing at the intersection of Monterey Road and Main Avenue and
potential conversion of the outside westbound travel lane to a shared through/right-turn
lane and evaluate northbound and southbound left-turn movement operations
c) Adding advance yield bars, green pavement markings, rectangular rapid flashing
beacons, decorated crosswalks, and other safety enhancements
d) Adding bicycle racks and bicycle corrals in Downtown, particularly along Monterey
Road and Third Streets
e) Exploring other improvements to signal timing at key intersections to improve flow of
traffic
f) Continuing to monitor business health through State Department of Revenue Quarterly
Sales Tax Receipt Data;
Directing staff to continue to pursue funding opportunities, including grants, for the construction of
Hale Avenue;
Directing staff to develop and implement a strategy to increase the STIP (State Transportation
Improvement Program) priority of funding for the widening of Interstate 101; and
going back to the enhance four lane configuration, going through item number 2; In some way figuring
out a way that we can help slow down traffic, and allow bikes and pedestrians to co-exist with our
vehicles in our downtown.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 1 - Carr
Absent: 0
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24 15-468 REVISIONS TO WATER WASTE ORDINANCE
Program Administrator Eulo presented the staff report
.
The pulbic comment was opened at 11:19 p.m.
Steve Bolaris
Hearing no further requests to speak, the public comment was closed.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Librers, waiving
the first and second reading of Ordinance 2159; and
directing staff to come back with a recommendation on recycled water for construction sites. The motion
passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Carr, Introducing
Ordinance 2159. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
25 15-502 CONSIDERATION OF A CITY-WIDE MINIMUM WAGE COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
Human Resources Manager Katsuyoshi presented the staff report.
Public comment was opened.
Ed Hunter spoke in opposition
Hearing no further requests to speak, the public comment was closed.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Librers, Directing
staff to initiate a city-wide minimum wage engagement process. The motion passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
26 15-422 2015 WEED AND BRUSH ABATEMENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
REPORT - PROGRAM CHARGES (supplements added in attachments)
Public Hearing Opened
Jeff Lawson was called to speak (handout and photo received)
Stephen Bolaris was called to speak (handout and photo received received)
Mark O Bagula was called to speak (letter received)
Yoram Rozi was called to speak
Ali Entezarmahdi was called to speak
David Bo Liang was called to speak
Hearing no further request to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Librers and seconded by Council Member Carr, waiving the
charges for line 70 of resolution A; 18100 Christeph 764-32-059 Lawson, Jeffrey Scott Tr 18100 Christeph
Dr MORGAN HILL, 95037-3430 $344.00. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Carr, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 1 - Constantine
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Council Member Librers and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carr, reducing the fee
for line 91 of resolution A; 773-32-011 Bolaris, Stephen And Bolaris, Valerie 18200 Sabini Ct MORGAN
HILL, 95037-3428 to $250.00. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Mayor Tate, reducing the charges
for line 84 of resolution A; 773-18-022 Rozi, Yoram 1700 Llagas Rd MORGAN HILL, 95037-9447 to $644.00.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: 2 - Constantine, Tate
Noes: 3 - Carr, Librers, Siebert
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Siebert,
extending the meeting to 1:00 am. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
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26 15-422 2015 WEED AND BRUSH ABATEMENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
REPORT - PROGRAM CHARGES (supplements added in attachments)
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Librers, reducing
the charge for Line 34 of resolution A; 17085 Copper Hill 729-30-008 Liang David Bo & He You 17085
Copper Hill Dr MORGAN HILL, 95037-6502 to $250.00. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Constantine, Librers, Tate
Noes: 2 - Carr, Siebert
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, adopting
resolution 15-195 Ordering the Final Report on the 2015 Weed and Brush Abatement Program
Assessment Report - Program Charges be Transmitted to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office and
that Liens be Posted Against the Properties on the Report, excluding Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN)
struck out of the attached list; eliminate line 9; reduce line 34 to $250; Line 70 eliminate; line 91 reduce to
$250.00
. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Constantine, adopting
resolution 15-196 Ordering the Final Report on the 2015 Weed and Brush Abatement Program
Assessment Report - Program Charges be Transmitted to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office and
that Liens be Posted Against the Properties on the Report, excluding Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN)
struck out of the attached list; and
. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Recused: 1 - Tate
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Carr, adopting
resolution 15-197 Ordering the Final Report on the 2015 Weed and Brush Abatement Program
Assessment Report - Program Charges be Transmitted to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office and
that Liens be Posted Against the Properties on the Report, excluding Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN)
struck out of the attached list.. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Recused: 1 - Siebert
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27 15-497 ZONING AMENDMENT, ZA-14-16: CONDIT-EVERGREEN
Community Development Director Crabtree presented the staff report
public hearing opened
Scott Murray was called to speak
Ross Doyle was called to speak
Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Constantine, Waiving
the first and second reading of the Zoning Amendment Ordinance for ZA-14-16
. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Constantine
introducing Zoning Amendment Ordinance 2160. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
28 15-451 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT DAA-09-05B:
COCHRANE-BORELLO
Community Development Director Crabtree presented the staff report
Public Heaing opened. Hearing no request to speak, the public hearing was
closed
Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Librers, Waiving the
first and second reading of Development Agreement Amendment Ordinance
. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Constantine,
introducing Development Agreement amendment Ordinance 2161. The motion passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
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29 15-471 ZONING AMENDMENT, ZA-14-13: PEAK-AMAS: A ZONING
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE CURRENT ZONING ON A 1.94
ACRE PARCEL FROM R-3(C) CONDITIONAL TO R-3 MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CONSISTENT WITH THE
ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST DUNNE AVENUE AND PEAK
AVENUE (APN 767-03-017) CEQA: PRIOR EIR PREPARED WITH
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Public Hearing opened
Daniel Tirado was called to speak and shared his concerns with the project.
Lesley Miles was called to speak
JoAnne Roth was called to speak
Hearing no further request to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Item tabled Council requested a written report.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Siebert,
extending the meeting to 1:45 am. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
OTHER BUSINESS:
30 15-495 MORGAN HILL 2035: RDCS UPDATE WORKING GROUP
PROGRESS REPORT - MEETING #6 AND #7
Council requested a report my Memorandum.
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FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS:
Come back with Wastewater Ordinance
Council Member Siebert requested that we come back with an analysis/review of 3
meetings per month
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Gurza read the closed session into the record
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment opened. Hearing no request to speak, the public comment was closed.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
Authority: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators City Manager; City Attorney; Assistant City Manager for Administrative Services;
Human Resources Manager
Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 101
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to: Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 81713037 1250 Barrett Avenue
Negotiating Parties: Attendees; City Manager; City Attorney
Name of Property Owner: Lomanto, Virginia Trustee
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code 54957
Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney
Attendees: City Council; City Attorney
RECONVENE
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
No reportable action
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Tate adjourned the meeting.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Michelle Wilson, Deputy City Clerk
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City Council Policies and Procedures (CP 03-01) outlines the procedure for the conduct of public hearings. Notice
is given, pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, that any challenge of Public Hearing Agenda items in
court, may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or on your behalf at the Public Hearing described
in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the Public Hearing on these
matters.
The time within which judicial review must be sought of the action by the City Council, which acted upon any
matter appearing on this agenda is governed by the provisions of Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure.
For a copy of City Council Policies and Procedures CP 97-01, please contact the City Clerk’s office (408)
779-7259, (408) 779-3117 (fax) or by email michelle.wilson@morganhill.ca.gov.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a
disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's
Office at (408)779-7259, (408)779-3117 (fax) or by email michelle.wilson@morganhill.ca.gov. Requests must be
made as early as possible and at least two-full business days before the start fo the meeting.
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City Council’s Priorities, Goals, and Strategies
2015
2015 Commitment
For 2015, the City Council is committed to remaining focused on existing planning efforts, projects, and initiatives
with an eye towards completing what has already been started.
Ongoing Priorities
The City Council is committed to providing high quality and sustainable services to the entire Morgan Hill
community. Fundamental to the City Council’s success are the ongoing priorities of:
- Enhancing public safety
- Protecting the environment
- Maintaining fiscal responsibility
- Supporting youth
- Fostering an organizational culture
- Preserving and cultivating public trust
2015 Focus Areas
In addition to the City Council’s priorities, eleven specific focus areas were recognized by the Council that require
significant resources in 2015.
- Stimulate economic development to increase jobs and expand the City's tax base
- Actively participate in regional issues for the benefit of Morgan Hill
- Develop an infrastructure funding and advocacy plan
- Evaluate, develop, and implement short and long term strategies to address the
environmental and financial impacts of drought conditions
- Continue our General Plan Update, Morgan Hill 2035, including updating and
incorporating the Residential Development Control System (RDCS)
- Advance revitalization of our downtown by completing our significant public
investment
- Implement Southeast Quadrant agricultural preservation and land use plans that
satisfy the Council’s goals by working cooperatively with landowners, public
agencies, and other stakeholders
- Develop a plan for ongoing and comprehensive support of senior services
- Advance regional transportation decisions that are consistent with the Council’s
position to best serve Morgan Hill by working with regional and state organizations
- Measure the effectiveness of community engagement efforts
- Facilitate maintaining and enhancing the provision of medical services in Morgan Hill
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Agenda
Special - Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council
Steve Tate ~ Mayor
Larry Carr ~ Mayor Pro Tem
Gordon Siebert ~ Council Member
Marilyn Librers ~ Council Member
Rich Constantine ~ Council Member
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Council Chamber
6:45 PM 17555 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Special City Council Meeting Agenda
6:45 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the City Council is called at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of
conducting Commission Interviews
CALL TO ORDER
(Mayor Tate)
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
(Deputy City Clerk Wilson)
DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
Per Government Code 54954.2
(Deputy City Clerk Wilson)
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Commission Interviews
1 15-466 CONTINUED INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL
FOUR (4) VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Recommendation: 1. Council discussion about the characteristics/traits it is
seeking in candidate(s) to serve on the Planning Commission;
2. Council to conduct/conclude interviews;
3. Council Members to recommend appointment(s); and
4. Council to Adopt Resolution, Ratifying the Mayor's
Recommended Appointments to the Planning Commission.
Estimated Time: 15 Minutes
Regular Meeting Agenda
7:00 p.m.
The City Council has adopted a policy that regular meetings shall not continue beyond 11:00
p.m. unless extended by a majority of the City Council.
SILENT INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
15-505 Council Member Constantine
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
OTHER REPORTS
PRESENTATIONS
15-504 YAC Presentation-Asset # 3 Caring Neighborhood
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RECOGNITIONS
YAC Member Armando Banuelos
Judy and Murv Little
Mighty Mushrooms Pony Baseball Team
Freedom Fest Committee
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item
within the Morgan Hill City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Public comments
are limited to no more than three minutes. Except for certain specific exceptions,
the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not
appearing on the posted agenda. (See additional noticing at the end of this
agenda)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be
approved by one motion. Pursuant to City Council Policies and Procedures (CP
97-01), any member of the Council or public may request to have an item removed
from the Consent Calendar for comment and action.
Time Estimate for Consent Calendar: 1 - 10 Minutes
2 15-490 APPROVE TWO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH SOUTH SANTA CLARA FIRE DISTRICT FOR
ASSISTANCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
Recommendation: Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute two
memorandums of understanding (MOUs) between the City and
the South Santa Clara County Fire District.
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3 15-465 ACCEPTANCE OF COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt resolution approving the following actions:
1. Accept the Community & Cultural Center Exterior Painting
Project in the final amount of $64,200; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion
with the County of Santa Clara's Recorder's Office.
4 15-469 ACCEPTANCE OF ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEM
UPGRADES PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt resolution approving the following actions:
1. Accept the Ultraviolet Disinfection System Upgrades Project
in the final amount of $60,524; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion
with the County of Santa Clara's Recorder's Office
5 15-456 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2150, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL ADDING A NEW CHAPTER
3.60 (PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECTS) TO TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE
MORGAN HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE INFORMAL
BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER THE UNIFORM PUBLIC
CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2150 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
6 15-457 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2151, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR APPLICATION
DA-15-04: SECRETARIAT - QUAIL MEADOWS
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2151 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
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7 15-458 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2152, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL (ZA-14-11) AMENDING THE
MORGAN HILL ZONING CODE (MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18)
BY ADDING SECTION 18.08.070, ENTITLED
“AGRICULTURAL LANDS MITIGATION ORDINANCE" AND
MAKING MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE OPEN SPACE
ZONING DISTRICT SECTION 18.080.060
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2152 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
8 15-459 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2153, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING THE
MORGAN HILL ZONING CODE ZA-14-09 (MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 18) BY ADDING CHAPTER 18.27 SPORTS
RECREATION AND LEISURE DISTRICT ZONING DISTRICT
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2153 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
9 15-460 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2154, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF BARRETT AVENUE AND
MURPHY AVENUE TO PUBLIC FACILITIES/PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS
817-17-001, 817-17-009, 817-17-025 and 817-17-026)
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2154 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
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10 15-470 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2155, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF TENNANT AVENUE, EAST OF HIGHWAY 101 TO
SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE (SUB DISTICT B) (SRL-B)
(ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 817-14-004, 817-14-005,
and 817-14-009)
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2155 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
11 15-462 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2156, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE
SOUTH SIDE OF TENNANT AVENUE, EAST OF MURPHY
AVENUE TO SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE (SUB
DISTICT A) (SRL-A) (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS
817-16-002 THROUGH 817-16-005)
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2156 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
12 15-463 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2157, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY
SOUTH OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AQUATICS
CENTER AT THE NORTHEASTERN CORNER OF CONDIT
ROAD AND TENNANT AVENUE TO
SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE (SUB DISTICT B) (SRL-B)
(ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 817-13-008)
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2157 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
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13 15-464 ADOPT ORDINANCE 2158, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING PRE-ZONING
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF SAN
PEDRO AVENUE AND GENERALLY WEST OF HILL ROAD
AND NORTH OF MAPLE AVENUE TO
SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE (SUB DISTICT A OR B)
(SRL-A OR SRL-B) (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS
817-13-011, 817-13-037, 817-14-011, 817-14-012, 817-14-014,
817-14-017, 817-14-019, 817-16-001, 817-16-014, 817-18-001
and 817-17-002)
Recommendation: Waive the Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2158 New Series, and
Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be
determined to have been read by Title and further reading
waived.
14 15-360 AMEND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REPORTING
CATEGORIES
Recommendation: Adopt resolution amending the list of positions subject to the
City's Conflict of Interest Code.
15 15-482 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF
PROPERTY WITH WESTON MILES ARCHITECTS FOR THE
EXPANSION OF THE GRANARY
Recommendation: Adopt resolution authorizing negotiations for the sale, exchange
or lease of the Depot building parking lot property with Weston
Miles Architects for the expansion of the Granary.
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16 15-467 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
OUTCOME-BASED JOB DESCRIPTION.
Recommendation: Adopt resolution approving the Economic Development
Coordinator Outcome-based job description and corresponding
salary.
17 15-444 FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR CALLE SIENA - TRACT NO.
10293
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution approving the following actions:
1. Approve Final Map;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement with Glenrock Builders, Inc.;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Stormwater
Best-Management-Practices (BMP) Operation and Maintenance
Agreement pending review and approval by the City Attorney;
and
4. Authorize the recordation of the Final Map, the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement, and the Stormwater BMP Operations
and Maintenance Agreement.
18 15-481 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS AND SORENSEN FOR
LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SALE OF FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT ASSETS CONSISTENT WITH THE LONG
RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN (LRPMP)
Recommendation: Adopt resolution approving a contract with Burke, Williams and
Sorensen in an amount not to exceed $110,000 for legal
assistance in connection with the preparation of various
transactional documents related to the sale of several former
Redevelopment Agency assets consistent with the Long Range
Property Management Plan (LRPMP).
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19 15-476 FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 COMMISSION WORK PLANS
Recommendation: 1. Approve the proposed Library, Culture and Arts Commission
FY 2015/16 Work Plan.
2. Approve the proposed Parks and Recreation Commission FY
2015/16 Work Plan.
20 15-474 LEADERSHIP MORGAN HILL 2015 DOWNTOWN
AMPHITHEATER LIGHT PROJECT DONATION
ACCEPTANCE
Recommendation: Adopt resolution accepting a donation from the Leadership
Morgan Hill Class of 2015 for the Downtown Amphitheater Light
Project.
21 15-489 RESOLUTION SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 15-125 TO
REPLACE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (POA) AND
CORRESPONDING SALARY SCHEDULES IN ITS ENTIRETY
Recommendation: Adopt resolution superseding Resolution No. 15-125, which
approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the POA
effective July 2015 - December 2018 and corresponding salary
schedules, to replace the Memorandum of Understanding and
corresponding salary schedules in its entirety with the attached
revised version.
22 15-475 UPDATE ON “SUPPORTING YOUTH” INITIATIVES
Recommendation: Accept the report on "Supporting "Youth" initiatives.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
23 15-492 MONTEREY ROAD COMPLETE STREET PILOT PROJECT
FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION (supplements
added in attachments)
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the permanent implementation
of the single travel lane (in each direction) complete street
project through Downtown.
2. Direct staff to explore the following complete street
enhancements:
a) Reducing the width of the travel lane to reduce the driver field
of view and reduce speeding
b) Studying signal timing at the intersection of Monterey Road
and Main Avenue and potential conversion of the outside
westbound travel lane to a shared through/right-turn lane and
evaluate northbound and southbound left-turn movement
operations
c) Adding advance yield bars, green pavement markings,
rectangular rapid flashing beacons, decorated crosswalks, and
other safety enhancements
d) Adding bicycle racks and bicycle corrals in Downtown,
particularly along Monterey Road and Third Streets
e) Exploring other improvements to signal timing at key
intersections to improve flow of traffic
f) Continuing to monitor business health through State
Department of Revenue Quarterly Sales Tax Receipt Data
g) Widening and adding buffers along the existing bicycle lanes
between Cochrane Road and Main Avenue and adding bicycle
way-finding between Coyote Creek Trail and Downtown
3. Direct staff to develop design and safety standards to
facilitate the voluntary use of parking spaces along Monterey
Road as restaurant/retail expansion areas.
4. Direct staff to continue to pursue funding opportunities,
including grants, for the construction of Hale Avenue.
5. Direct staff to continue to explore educational, way-finding
signage and enforcement activities that reinforces using
Butterfield Road as a truck route (as Monterey Road is not a
designated truck route) and for commuting.
6. Direct staff to develop and implement a strategy to increase
the STIP (State Transportation Improvement Program) priority of
funding for the widening of Interstate 101.
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Estimated Time: 90 Minutes
24 15-468 REVISIONS TO WATER WASTE ORDINANCE
Recommendation: 1. Waive First and Second Reading of the Ordinance; and
2. Introduce Ordinance.
Estimated Time: 10 Minutes
25 15-502 CONSIDERATION OF A CITY-WIDE MINIMUM WAGE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
Recommendation: Direct staff to initiate a city-wide minimum wage engagement
process.
Estimated Time: 10 Minutes
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
26 15-422 2015 WEED AND BRUSH ABATEMENT PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT REPORT - PROGRAM CHARGES
(supplements added in attachments)
Recommendation: 1. Open/Close Public Hearing;
2. Adopt Resolution A Ordering the Final Report on the 2015
Weed and Brush Abatement Program Assessment Report -
Program Charges be Transmitted to the Santa Clara County
Assessor's Office and that Liens be Posted Against the
Properties on the Report, excluding Assessor Parcel Numbers
(APN) struck out of the attached list;
3. Adopt Resolution B Ordering the Final Report on the 2015
Weed and Brush Abatement Program Assessment Report -
Program Charges be Transmitted to the Santa Clara County
Assessor's Office and that Liens be Posted Against the
Properties on the Report, excluding Assessor Parcel Numbers
(APN) struck out of the attached list; and
4. Adopt Resolution C Ordering the Final Report on the 2015
Weed and Brush Abatement Program Assessment Report -
Program Charges be Transmitted to the Santa Clara County
Assessor's Office and that Liens be Posted Against the
Properties on the Report, excluding Assessor Parcel Numbers
(APN) struck out of the attached list.
Estimated Time: 10 Minutes
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27 15-497 ZONING AMENDMENT, ZA-14-16: CONDIT-EVERGREEN
Recommendation: 1. Open/Close Public Hearing;
2. Waive the first and second reading of the Zoning Amendment
Ordinance for ZA-14-16; and
3. Introduce Zoning Amendment Ordinance.
Estimated Time: 30 Minutes
28 15-451 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT DAA-09-05B:
COCHRANE-BORELLO
Recommendation: 1. Open/close Public Hearing;
2. Waive First and Second Reading of Development Agreement
Amendment Ordinance; and
3. Introduce Development Agreement amendment Ordinance.
Estimated Time: 5 Minutes
29 15-471 ZONING AMENDMENT, ZA-14-13: PEAK-AMAS: A ZONING
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE CURRENT ZONING ON A
1.94 ACRE PARCEL FROM R-3(C) CONDITIONAL TO R-3
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CONSISTENT
WITH THE ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN. THE PROPERTY IS
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST
DUNNE AVENUE AND PEAK AVENUE (APN 767-03-017)
CEQA: PRIOR EIR PREPARED WITH GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE
Recommendation: 1. Open/Close Public Hearing;
2. Waive the first and second reading of the Ordinance; and
3. Introduce Ordinance approving Zoning Amendment
ZA-14-13.
Estimated Time: 15 Minutes
OTHER BUSINESS:
30 15-495 MORGAN HILL 2035: RDCS UPDATE WORKING GROUP
PROGRESS REPORT - MEETING #6 AND #7
Recommendation: 1. Receive progress report; and
2. Provide input.
Estimated Time: 20 Minutes
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FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS:
Note: in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a), there shall be no
discussion, debate and/or action taken on any request other than providing direction to
staff to place the matter of business on a future agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
Authority: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators City Manager; City Attorney; Assistant City Manager for Administrative Services;
Human Resources Manager
Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 101
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to: Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 81713037 1250 Barrett Avenue
Negotiating Parties: Attendees; City Manager; City Attorney
Name of Property Owner: Lomanto, Virginia Trustee
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code 54957
Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney
Attendees: City Council; City Attorney
RECONVENE
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURNMENT
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NOTICE
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an open meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk ’s Counter at City Hall located at
17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037 and at the Morgan Hill Public Library located at 660 West Main
Avenue, Morgan Hill, California, 95037 during normal business hours. (Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public are entitled to directly address the City Council concerning any item that is described in
the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the Council on any
issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located in the foyer of the Council
Chambers, and deliver it to the Minutes Clerk prior to discussion of the item. You are not required to give your
name on the speaker card in order to speak to the Council, but it is very helpful. When you are called, proceed to
the podium and the Mayor will recognize you. If you wish to address the City Council on any other item of interest
to the public, you may do so by during the public comment portion of the meeting following the same procedure
described above. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less.
Please submit written correspondence to the Minutes Clerk, who will distribute correspondence to the City
Council.
Persons interested in proposing an item for the City Council agenda should contact a member of the City Council
who may plan an item on the agenda for a future City Council. Should your comments require Council action,
your request may be placed on the next appropriate agenda. Council discussion or action may not be taken until
your item appears on an agenda. This procedure is in compliance with the California Public Meeting Law (Brown
Act) Government Code §54950
City Council Policies and Procedures (CP 03-01) outlines the procedure for the conduct of public hearings. Notice
is given, pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, that any challenge of Public Hearing Agenda items in
court, may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or on your behalf at the Public Hearing described
in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the Public Hearing on these
matters.
The time within which judicial review must be sought of the action by the City Council, which acted upon any
matter appearing on this agenda is governed by the provisions of Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure.
For a copy of City Council Policies and Procedures CP 97-01, please contact the City Clerk’s office (408)
779-7259, (408) 779-3117 (fax) or by email michelle.wilson@morganhill.ca.gov.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a
disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's
Office at (408)779-7259, (408)779-3117 (fax) or by email michelle.wilson@morganhill.ca.gov. Requests must be
made as early as possible and at least two-full business days before the start fo the meeting.
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City Council’s Priorities, Goals, and Strategies
2015
2015 Commitment
For 2015, the City Council is committed to remaining focused on existing planning efforts, projects, and initiatives
with an eye towards completing what has already been started.
Ongoing Priorities
The City Council is committed to providing high quality and sustainable services to the entire Morgan Hill
community. Fundamental to the City Council’s success are the ongoing priorities of:
- Enhancing public safety
- Protecting the environment
- Maintaining fiscal responsibility
- Supporting youth
- Fostering an organizational culture
- Preserving and cultivating public trust
2015 Focus Areas
In addition to the City Council’s priorities, eleven specific focus areas were recognized by the Council that require
significant resources in 2015.
- Stimulate economic development to increase jobs and expand the City's tax base
- Actively participate in regional issues for the benefit of Morgan Hill
- Develop an infrastructure funding and advocacy plan
- Evaluate, develop, and implement short and long term strategies to address the
environmental and financial impacts of drought conditions
- Continue our General Plan Update, Morgan Hill 2035, including updating and
incorporating the Residential Development Control System (RDCS)
- Advance revitalization of our downtown by completing our significant public
investment
- Implement Southeast Quadrant agricultural preservation and land use plans that
satisfy the Council’s goals by working cooperatively with landowners, public
agencies, and other stakeholders
- Develop a plan for ongoing and comprehensive support of senior services
- Advance regional transportation decisions that are consistent with the Council’s
position to best serve Morgan Hill by working with regional and state organizations
- Measure the effectiveness of community engagement efforts
- Facilitate maintaining and enhancing the provision of medical services in Morgan Hill
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