Minutes 1996/12/02
Invocation
Roll Call
Posting
Agenda
Proclama-
tion
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord.96-20
Res.96-70
689:3
Regular Meeting
December 2, 1996
Gilroy, California
Mayor Protempore Morales announced that Council held a Closed Session
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 re: Threat to Public Services/Con-
sultation with Gilroy Police Department, Roy Sumisaki, Police Chief and that no
action was taken.
The Mayor Pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Kevin Wilson, Gilroy Bible Church gave the Invocation.
Present: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Connie Rogers, Suellen C.
Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Charles Morales - 7:00 p.m.;
Absent: Councilmember: Donald F. Gage.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
November 27,1996 - 8:45 a.m.
The Mayor Protempore presented a World AIDS Day Proclamation to
Jesse Garcia.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy, seconded by Councilman
Springer that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Connie
Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Charles
S. Morales; Absent: Councilmember: Donald F. Gage:
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 18, 1996;
Adopted Ordinance No. 96-20 Amending Zoning Ordinance Residential
Development Section 50.62(b)(1), Z 96-07;
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
SECTION 50.62(b)(1), Z 96-07. l!,lt'(:,..t: F'Nfl/Jl')
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, ROGERS, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ and MORALES.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: GAGE; and
Adopted Resolution No. 96-70 Approving A/S 96-19 (PUD) Glen-Loma
Group (Craig Filice); (Reviewed 11-18-96.)
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 96-19 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING A 6,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON AN
APPROXIMATE 1.1 ACRE SITE ON A PORTION OF APN 808-12-011,
ZONED C3-PUD (GENERAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, ROGERS, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ and MORALES.
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RD Aps
RD apps.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: GAGE.
At 7:15 p.m. Arts & Culture Commissioner Pray gave the Arts &
Culture Commission Report regarding an update on programs and proposed
plans, assisted by Bruce Davis of the Santa Clara County Arts Council.
The Mayor Protempore stated that it was the time and place scheduled
to consider eight (8) 1996 residential development ordinance applications, totalling
823 units.
The Staff Report previously distributed was noted and further explained by
Planner Faus and traffic impact fees further explained by Community Development
Director Allen.
The following addressed the Council requesting approval oftheir
applications:
John Donahoe on behalf of Armenta Jensen representing Glen Loma, RD
96-08-Villas/Uplands, Thomas Road Properties;
Sue Dillon, representing RD 96-05 and 96-06, Valley Title;
John Filice, representing RD 96-05,96-06 and 96-07 Valley Title and
Longmeadow projects, noting that it would be breach of faith if the units requested
to proceed are not allocated;
Gloria Ballard and Dan Paparoski, MH Engineering representing RD 96-
02, Woodside Terrace and 96-03, Pan Tempo applications;
Cat Tucker, 9430 Eagle View Way, spoke to RD 96-05 and 96-06 and
inquired of the traffic signal proposed at the Longmeadow Project;
Pamela Jones, noted concern with 96-05; 06 and 07 and are a breach of
good faith to the northwest quad residents and has been told that the plans
originally presented were conceptual only and when the Tentative Map was
presented there was no attempt to change the plans.
She objected to 200 homes on small lot sizes anywhere in the northwest
quad. She noted that the sound walls are not esthetically pleasing. She noted
concern for those projects receiving exempt status from the RDO process and is
opposed to RD 96-9 that received exemption and opposed to RD 96-06 Deer Park
allocations;
Dennis Lalor, representing South County Housing, requesting support for
RD 96-09;
Lou Tersini, representing RD 96-05 responded to comments noting
excessive speed on Santa Teresa Boulevard at Longmeadow;
Pamela Jones, requesting price for affordable housing, noting that the
Tentative Map is misleading;
Ted Schaal representing Longmeadow RD 96-07 noting that he is not
pleased with the rating and can reduce requested allocations from 129 to 110 with
19 units to be allocated to local builder exemption; and
Tom Brokaw opposed to RD 96-05 and 96-06 noting too much density.
At 9:30 p.m. the Mayor Protempore declared a recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9:46 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Councilman
Valdez by the following Roll Call Vote that the recommendation of Staff and
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Planning Commission be approved for RD application rankings as presented: Ayes:
Councilmembers: Rogers, Rowlison, Valdez and Morales; Noes: Councilmember:
Gilroy and Springer; Absent: Councilmember: Gage.
The Mayor Pro tempore asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any items not on the agenda.
Pamela Jones addressed the Council regarding alleged violation of the
Brown Act Sec. 54954.3(a) at the September 23, 1996 regular meeting approving
South County Housing Project and CBM Project under the Consent Calendar as
exempt projects without public input. She requested that additional language be
inserted on the Council agendas to emphasize public may discuss items under the
Consent Calendar prior to Council Action.
The City Attorney noted that there was no violation of the Brown Act and
explained as noted on the agenda that there is no separate discussion on Consent
Calendar items unless a request is made prior to the time the Council votes on the
motion to adopt as noted on the agenda format.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion
on same:
Customer Service:
Utility Customer In Appreciation;
Notes from City Council/Planning Commission Study Meeting of
November 23, 1996; and
Library Commissioner Leah Halper not Applying for Library Commission
Appointment.
City Administrator Baksa distributed potential California Conservation
Corps Projects in order for the City to receive matching funding for said program
and proposed City Workplan for 1997 to Council.
Council confIfmed January 24th and 25, 1997 for a Council/Police
Department Mini Retreat.
The Mayor Protempore thanked donators to Salvation Army and St.
Joseph's for the holiday programs.
Councilman Gilroy thanked the City Crews for support on the City-wide
Christmas Event Program and volunteers for the Santa Claus Program. He noted
that December 8 and 11, 1996 will be judging of the business window displays by
the Chamber of Commerce and December 18, 1996 for the residential displays.
Councilwoman Rogers noted the Joint Powers Library Authority adopted
standards for expansion of the library and presented a draft letter from the City
requesting that Phase I be entered into and requested Councilmembers contact her
or the City Administrator if changes are desired and that it will be included on the
December 16, 1996 Council agenda for formal approval.
Councilman Valdez reminded Council of the December 13, 1996 Joint
Powers Site Selection Committee tour and Noon luncheon at the Harvest Time
Restaurant. He noted that the Gilroy Gang Task Force qualified under the 501-
IRS status.
The Mayor Protempore noted the following meetings/events;
Gilroy City Council Study Session, December 9, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., Council
Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, re: Interview for Commission
and Board Appointments Effective January 1,1997; and
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Gilroy City Council Study Session, December 11, 1996 - 4:00 p.rn.,
Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, re: Continued
discussion with South Valley Disposal & Recycling Inc. recycling plans and rate
structuring.
At 10:53 p.rn. the Mayor Protempore adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,