Minutes 1999/06/07
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
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Regular Meeting
June 7, 1999
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Mark Milwee, First Baptist Church, gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on June 3, 1999
at 3:00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles
S. Morales, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Anthony C. Sudol III, and
K. A. Mike Gilroy - 7:01 p.m.
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New
Employees
GDDC
Proc.-Italian
Republic
The Mayor introduced new employees Ada Kimberly Jenkins, Police Support
Services Manager, Police Department; Arlynn Adlawan, Engineer I, Engineering
Division, Community Development Department; and LeeAnn McPhillips, Human
Resources Director/Risk Manager, Administrative Services Department.
The Mayor noted a presentation by Frank Mendiola and Steve Ashford, Gilroy
Downtown Development Corporation, on the June 20, 1999 Father's Day Antique
and Collectible Classic Car Show.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for the 53rd Anniversary of the Founding of
the Italian Republic, which was previously presented.
Proc.-Veteran The Mayor noted a proclamation for Veteran Appreciation Month, May, 1999,
Appreciation which was previously presented.
Cert.-Police
Department
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Gilroy Police
Department for their response to the Ortega Circle incident. Patty Harrell, Don
Kludt and AI Morales were present to represent various teams.
(At 7:20 p.m., Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers, and returned at
7:21 p.m.)
GHS Girl's The Mayor congratulated the Gilroy High School Girl's Varsity Softball Team
Varsity as the 1999 Central Coast Section Champions, presented each with a rose, and in
Softball Team turn the team gave each Councilmember a Mustang Softball necklace/keychain.
Open Space
Authority
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Res. 99-41
The Mayor noted a presentation by Larry Coons, General Manager, Santa
Clara County Open Space Authority, regarding an update on the Open Space
Authority. He gave a brief overview on what has happened over the last five
years.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved, removing Item B. Budget Amendments/Transfers, and Item C.
Resolution for the California Housing Finance Agency for the HELP Program, by
the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano,
Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles S. Morales, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W.
Springer, Anthony C. Sudol III, and K. A. Mike Gilroy:
Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of May 17, 1999;
Adopted Resolution No. 99-41 approving TM 98-09, a Tentative Map with
twelve single family residential lots and one remainder lot on approximately 1.89
acres located west of Santa Teresa Boulevard, along the south side of Sunrise
Drive, APN 783-20-007. Mahmoud and Monir Kamangar, applicants.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-41
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 98-09, A TENTATIVE MAP WITH TWELVE SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND ONE REMAINDER LOT ON
APPROXIMATELY 1.89 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF SANTA TERESA
BOULEVARD, ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF SUNRISE DRIVE, APN 783-
20-007. MAHMOUD AND MONIR KAMANGAR, APPLICANTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 99-42 Adopted Resolution No. 99-42 approving A/S 99-15 (PUD), an application for
Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) involving
approximately 57.46 acres, APN 810-19-012. Bonfante Gardens, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-42
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 99-15 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCillTECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 57.46 ACRES, APN 810-19-012.
BONF ANTE GARDENS, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Budget Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilmember
Gifford and carried to approve the Budget Amendments/Transfers as
recommended.
Res. 99-43 Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to adopt Resolution No. 99-43 granting authority to the City
Administrator to make application to the California Housing Finance Agency for
the HELP Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-43
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR
THE HELP PROGRAM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, MORALES, ROWLISON,
SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD and SPRINGER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Bid-Landscape City Administrator Baksa presented recommendations to award the bid of
Design Servo Bellinger Foster Steinmetz as primary and Callander Associates as secondary
consultant for Multi- Year Professional Master Planning and Landscape Design
Services Consultant (RFQ/RFP-CDD-254).
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried that the bid by Bellinger Foster Steinmetz as primary and
Callander Associates as secondary consultant be awarded for Multi- Year
Professional Master Planning and Landscape Design Services Consultant
(RFQ/RFP-CDD-254).
Pub.Hearing
USA 98-03
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on the 1999 Urban Service Area request of approximately 133.2 acres,
including the future Gilroy Sports Park, into the City of Gilroy's Urban Service
Area, which would identify it as an area which could be annexed to the City, and
which may have services available within the next five years, for property located
west of Monterey Street, between Luchessa Avenue and Farman Road. City of
Gilroy, applicant, USA 98-03.
The staff report was noted and further explained by City Attorney Call on, who
noted new exhibits for the resolutions.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Res. 99-44 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to adopt Resolution No. 99-44 making certain findings required by the
California Environmental Quality Act in connection with a sports park complex
and a request for Urban Service Area expansion to allow the development of the
sports complex for which an Environmental Impact Report has been prepared, and
adopting mitigation measures and approving a mitigation and monitoring program
for the project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION WITH A SPORTS
PARK COMPLEX AND A REQUEST FOR URBAN SERVICE AREA
EXPANSION TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPORTS
COMPLEX FOR WHICH AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HAS
BEEN PREPARED, AND ADOPTING MITIGATION MEASURES AND
APPROVING A MITIGATION AND MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE
PROJECT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD, MORALES, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 99-45 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to adopt Resolution No. 99-45 approving USA 98-03 to include
approximately 133.2 acres, APNs 808-21-008, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018, 021,
026, 027, 028, 029, 030, and 031, in the City's Urban Service Area and applying to
the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County for modification
to the City's Urban Service Area.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING USA 98-03 TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 133.2 ACRES,
APNS 808-21-008, 009, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018, 021, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030,
AND 031, IN THE CITY'S URBAN SERVICE AREA AND APPLYING TO
THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF SANTA CLARA
COUNTY FOR MODIFICATION TO THE CITY'S URBAN SERVICE AREA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD, MORALES, SPRINGER,
SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO and ROWLISON
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmembers Arellano and Rowlison stated for the record that they voted
no on the resolution, because additional acreage was included in the request.
(At 8:06 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers, and returned at
8:07 p.m.)
Pub. Hearing
Falcon Cable
Franchise
Extension
The Mayor noted it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing for
a six month extension on the Falcon Cable Systems Company current cable
television franchise.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Public Information
Coordinator McCann and City Attorney Callon.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Len Pugh noted his dissatisfaction with Falcon Cable.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Callon stated that new wording would be included in the
ordinance regarding the time limit extension.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to read the Ordinance by title only and waive further reading
ofthe ordinance. The City Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gifford, seconded by Counci}fujri~~,
Morales and carried (Councilman Springer voting no) to introduce the Ordinance
granting a six month extension of the non-exclusive cable franchise granted to
Falcon Cable Systems Company, L.P.
Pub. Hearing
Revenue
Bonds
The Mayor noted it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing
regarding the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the California
Statewide Communities Development Authority.
The staff report was noted and further explained by HCD Coordinator
Yurutucu and Lawrence Tanamura.
(At 8:35 p.m. Councilmember Gifford left the Council Chambers, and returned
at 8:38 p.m.)
Bill Shimshack, who is in the process of acquiring Plum Tree West, explained
the process of acquisition and repair of this property, noting that rental rates would
not increase.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilmember
Gifford and carried to continue the Public Hearing to June 14, 1999 at 6:30 p.m.
due to publishing requirements.
At 8:55 p.m. the Mayor called for a five minute recess, after which he recalled
the meeting to order.
M 98-12/
AHE 98-04
The Mayor noted a resolution partially approving M 98-12/AHE 98-04, an
application for an Affordable Housing Exemption from the Residential
Development Ordinance, APN 810-21-006. Spectrum Group, applicant.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
Councilman Morales stated for the record that he has not breached his oath in
office, that he sought out legal advice regarding this issue, and received an opinion
that he has no conflict of interest.
The Mayor asked if someone were to file a complaint with the FPPC, what
would be the effect. City Attorney Callon stated that if it were to go to court, the
Judge could grant a temporary injunction to stop the project from going forward.
She stated that if the Court found there was a conflict of interest, the court could
issue a permanent injunction, which would invalidate the vote. She stated that the
Court would also look at any innocent third party in its decision.
The Mayor stated for the record that he is uncomfortable with how this has
proceeded. It was noted that the FPPC is the only group that can give final
opinion as to a conflict of interest.
Res. 99-46
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilmember
Gifford and carried to approve Resolution No. 99-46 approving M 98-12/AHE 98-
04, an application for an Affordable Housing Exemption from the Residential
Development Ordinance, APN 810-21-006. Spectrum Group, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
PARTIALLY APPROVING M 98-12/AHE 98-04, AN APPLICATION FOR AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXEMPTION FROM THE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, APN 810-21-006. SPECTRUM GROUP,
APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD, MORALES, SPRINGER, and
SUDOL
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, ROWLISON, and GILROY
ABSENT: COUNC~MEMBERS: NONE
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Councilmember Arellano questioned whether any citizen can file a complaint
with the FPPC, and the City Attorney stated that was correct.
Res. 99-47 The Mayor noted a resolution establishing a policy regarding allocation of
residential dwelling units exempt from the Residential Development Ordinance to
infill projects.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to approve Resolution No. 99-47 establishing a policy regarding allocation
of residential dwelling units exempt from the Residential Development Ordinance
to infill projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING A POLICY REGARDING ALLOCATION OF
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS EXEMPT FROM THE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO INFILL PROJECTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD, MORALES, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 99-48
The Mayor noted a resolution to approve A/S 99-14 (PUD), an application for
Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) involving
approximately 37.41 acres, APNs 790-04-057, 059, and 062. South County
Housing, applicant.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to adopt Resolution No. 99-48 approving A/S 99-14 (PUD),
an application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) involving approximately 37.41 acres, APNs 790-04-057, 059, and 062.
South County Housing, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 99-14 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 37.41 ACRES, APNS 790-04-057, 059, AND
062. SOUTH COUNTY HOUSING, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, MORALES, ROWLISON,
and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD, SPRINGER, and SUDOL
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 99-49 The Mayor noted a resolution to approve TM 99-02, a Vesting Tentative Map
with 180 residential lots, one private street, one park!daycare site, and one
multifamily residential site on approximately 37.41 acres located on the east side of
Santa Teresa Boulevard, adjacent to the Santa Clara Valley Water District channel,
south of Longmeadow Drive, APNs 790-04-057, 059, and 062. South County
Housing, applicant.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gifford, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried to adopt Resolution No. 99-49 approving TM 99-02, a
Vesting Tentative Map with 180 residential lots, one private street, one
park! daycare site, and one multifamily residential site on approximately 37.41 acres
located on the east side of Santa Teresa Boulevard, adjacent to the Santa Clara
Valley Water District channel, south of Longmeadow Drive, APNs 790-04-057,
059, and 062. South County Housing, applicant.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 99-02, A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP WITH 180
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, ONE PRIVATE STREET, ONE PARKIDAYCARE
SITE, AND ONE MUL TIF AMIL Y RESIDENTIAL SITE ON
APPROXIMATELY 37.41 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
SANT A TERESA BOULEVARD, ADJACENT TO THE SANTA CLARA
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT CHANNEL, SOUTH OF LONGMEADOW
DRIVE, APNS 790-04-057, 059, AND 062. SOUTH COUNTY HOUSING,
APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, MORALES, ROWLISON,
and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD, SPRINGER, and SUDOL
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Z 99-01
The Mayor noted an Ordinance approving an application for a change in the
zoning designation from Rl, Single Family Residential, and R3, Medium Density
Residential, to Rl!R3-PUD, Single Family ResidentiallMedium Density
Residential-Planned Unit Development, on approximately 8.83 acres, APNs 790-
16-014 and 149. Edith Huang, applicant, Z 99-01.
(At 9:40 p.m. Councilmember Arellano left the Council Chambers, and
returned at 9:41 p. m.)
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Springer and carried (Councilmember Arellano absent) to read the Ordinance by
title only and waive further reading of the ordinance. The City Clerk read the
Ordinance by title only.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to introduce the Ordinance approving an application for a change in the
zoning designation from Rl, Single Family Residential, and R3, Medium Density
Residential, to Rl/R3-PUD, Single Family ResidentiallMedium Density
Residential-Planned Unit Development, on approximately 8.83 acres, APNs 790-
16-014 and 149. Edith Huang, applicant, Z 99-01.
Res. 99-50 The Mayor noted a resolution approving TM 97-05, a Tentative Map with
sixty-five residential lots and two common area lots on approximately 8.83 acres
located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Ronan Avenue, APNs 790-
16-014 and 790-16-049. Edith Huang, applicant.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to adopt Resolution No. 99-50 approving TM 97-05, a Tentative Map
with sixty-five residential lots and two common area lots on approximately 8.83
acres located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Ronan Avenue, APN s
790-16-014 and 790-16-049. Edith Huang, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 97-05, A TENTATIVE MAP WITH SIXTY-FIVE
RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND TWO COMMON AREA LOTS ON
APPROXIMATELY 8.83 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF CHURCH STREET AND RONAN AVENUE, APNS 790-16-014
AND 790-16-049. EDITH HUANG, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Res. 99-51 The Mayor noted a resolution approving NS 99-07 (PUD), an application for
Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD), involving
approximately 8.83 acres, APNs 790-16-014 and 790-16-049. Edith Huang,
applicant.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to adopt Resolution No. 99-51 approving NS 99-07 (PUD), an
application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD), involving approximately 8.83 acres, APNs 790-16-014 and 790-16-049.
Edith Huang, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING NS 99-07 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD),
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 8.83 ACRES, APNS 790-16-014 AND 790-
16-049. EDITH HUANG, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 99-52 The Mayor noted a resolution revising the RD 96-02 Performance Agreement
by granting an extension until September 1, 1999, for filing a Final Map. Edith
Huang, applicant.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to adopt Resolution No. 99-52 revising the RD 96-02 Performance
Agreement by granting an extension until September 1, 1999, for filing a Final
Map. Edith Huang, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
REVISING THE RD 96-02 PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT BY GRANTING
AN EXTENSION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1999, FOR FILING A FINAL MAP.
EDITH HUANG, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Youth Com.
Bylaws
The Mayor noted the Youth Commission Bylaws, final document for review
and approval.
The staff report was noted and further explained by City Administrator Baksa
and Community Services Director Connelly.
Council discussed various changes to the Bylaws. Consensus of the Council
was to see the following changes made by Staff, including that the Commission
should be advisory to the Council; the Commission should work with all
commissions; should be eleven members; members should not be required to be
registered to vote; age group should be 13-19; and can remain up to three terms.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to revise the Bylaws and reagendize them for the next meeting.
Gilroy Sports
Park Master
Plan
The Mayor noted a review of the Gilroy Sports Park Master Plan.
Facilities and Parks Development Manager Headley recognized the task force
that assisted in the process for review of this plan. He introduced Jay Beals and
Derek McGee, who reviewed the project.
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(At 10: 13 p.m. Councilmember Gifford left the Council Chambers, and
returned at 10: 16 p.m.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried to approve the Gilroy Sports Park Master Plan.
Uniform Codes The Mayor noted an Ordinance amending Section 6.1 ofthe Gilroy City Code
to adopt the Uniform Code for Building Conservation and the California Historical
Building Code and to delete the Uniform Swimming Pool and Uniform Energy
Codes.
The City Administrator stated that this is the first of two meetings to add two
new codes and eliminate two codes that have been integrated into other codes.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to read the Ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the
ordinance. The City Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried to introduce the Ordinance amending Section 6.1 of the
Gilroy City Code to adopt the Uniform Code for Building Conservation and the
California Historical Building Code and to delete the Uniform Swimming Pool and
Uniform Energy Codes.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to hold a Public Hearing on June 21, 1999.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
item not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
The following information items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #18-1999 dated May 14, 1999;
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #19-1999 dated May 21, 1999;
Letter from Senators Ross Johnson and Jim Brulte regarding SB 160 on the
preliminary budget; and
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #20-1999 dated May 28, 1999.
Customer Service:
Letter of appreciation from the Gilroy High School "Law Enforcement" class
for Officer Kurt AsWey's contribution as a guest speaker;
Note of thanks from the RO.P. students to David Keshmiry for his
presentation on Environmental Career opportunities;
Certificate of Appreciation from the Emergency Housing Consortium to
Suellen Rowlison for her work at the Gilroy Armory during '98-'99;
Note of appreciation from the Ynzunza and Quintana Families to the Gilroy
Police Department for traffic control;
Letter of Commendation from Police Chief Giusiana and letter from Gertrude
Welch, Chairperson, Human Relations Commission, to the Gilroy Police
Department for their actions during the Ortega Circle incident;
Letter of thanks from Carol Thomson and Mary A. Delgado, Gilroy Visitors
Bureau, to Lupe Gutierrez, Kelly Singleton, Raul Padilla and Angel Orta for their
assistance in cleaning up the landscape around their building;
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Note of thanks to Bob Connelly from Julie Spier, City of Morgan Hill, for
providing a copy of the Gilroy Sports Park Final Draft Master Plan;
Note of thanks to Bill Faus from Connie Rogers for the presentation at the
AAUW meeting on the new General Plan;
Letter of thanks to Eligio Parraz from Gena Sakahara and Mary Fabing, Gilroy
High School, for his assistance at Christmas Hill Park; and
Note of thanks to the Mayor and Councilmembers from Jeff Garcia for the
honor by proclaiming April 19, 1999 as " Jeff Garcia Day. "
Informational items:
Community Development Department - Planning Division MontWy Report of
Long-Range Applications and status ofRDO Allocation & Activity dated May 21,
1999;
Gilroy Sales Tax Digest, Fourth Quarter Sales;
State of California Department of Finance Annual Percent Change in
Population Minus Exclusions January 1, 1998 to January 1, 1999 and Total
Population January 1, 1999;
City of Gilroy Investment Report - April, 1999;
Letter from Gray Davis requesting submission of names for the Governor's
Award for Citizen Service;
Gilroy Economic Development Corporation Minutes of April 16, 1999;
Letter from David Chew, Department of Transportation, stating that NO-U-
TURN signs have been installed at three intersections on Highway 101, including
at Castro Valley Road; and
Memorandum from Jim McCann, Public Information Coordinator, stating that
Falcon Communications L.P. has been sold to Charter Communications.
A& C Com.
4-13-99
The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of April 13, 1999
were noted.
Gang Task Force The minutes ofthe Gilroy Gang Task Force meeting of April 6, 1999 were
4-6-99 were noted.
P&RCom.
4-20-99
The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of April 20, 1999
were noted.
Sr. Adv. Bd.
4-19-99
The minutes of the Senior Advisory Board meeting of April 19, 1999 were
noted.
P&RCom.
5-18-99
The report of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of May 18, 1999
was noted.
Pers. Com.
4-19-99
The minutes of the Personnel Commission meeting of April 19, 1999 were
noted.
Pavement Mgt. The City Administrator noted the results and approval of the Pavement
Management Program in relation to the Measure A/B "Pothole Money." He
distributed a preliminary copy of the document and suggested a study session on
June 24 at 5:30 p.m. (since changed to 7:30 p.m. on June 28). He noted a study
session on June 15 regarding the analysis of the Golf Course at 7:30 p.m. (since
cancelled and to be rescheduled). He noted a tentative workshop on June 28
regarding the Economic Incentive/HUD 108 program.
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Old City Hall The City Administrator gave an update and requested direction on Old City
Hall. Council consensus was to look at private sector possibilities. He distributed
copies of the SCRW A budget to Councilmembers Arellano, Gifford, and
Rowlison.
The Mayor asked whether anyone could attend a Santa Clara County Cities
Association meeting for him on Thursday, but no one was available. He thanked
the City and the Council for their support of the Memorial Day celebration. He
noted a meeting on September 24 for sergeants and above, to discuss issues. He
stated that he and the City Administrator will hold a candidates forum for potential
office holders to educate them on what is involved with holding an office.
Bullet Train
Route
Councilwoman Rowlison and the Council discussed the proposed Bullet Train
Route. She noted the VT A prefers the Pacheco Pass Route.
Measure B
Councilman Springer requested a letter be sent to Supervisor Donald F. Gage
regarding Measure B Draft Base Case Implementation Plan. He explained the use
of regional funds and noted that Mike Evanhoe, VT A, would like to come here to
give us a presentation on the funds. He stated that we should reagendize the letter
for final approval on June 21, 1999.
Councilwoman Rowlison stated that Safe Night was held at South Valley
Junior High last Saturday night. She distributed information on the Relay for Life
for the American Cancer Society for June 25 & 26. She distributed fliers on the
Community Solutions Even Start Family Literacy Program. She questioned that
when the Greyhound Station becomes vacant on July 1, what is the next step for
that building. She also noted that the vacant lot near the old Strand Theater is for
sale. The City Administrator stated that a major analysis will be done on the
Greyhound station. Councilmember Arellano requested to see the analysis of that
building.
Councilman Morales stated that the Memorial Day parade and celebration was
great. He noted that schools will soon be out for the summer, that he is hoping for
a quiet summer, and challenged businesses to hire a youth for the summer.
Councilmember Gifford noted that the Domestic Violence Council held its first
Restraining Order Clinic on May 26 and were able to process two restraining
orders for citizens unable to pay to have them processed. She stated that they will
try to hold a clinic once a month.
Councilmember Arellano stated that she attended a JP A meeting last Thursday.
She noted that she would like the JP A to meet here in October, if the JP A
approves it. She noted that Seniors graduate on Friday.
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Councilman Springer noted that he represented the City at the kickoff
ceremony for "Tag You Lose", the program where graffiti vandals will lose their
drivers license, money, and weekends if convicted. He thanked the Mayor and
committee for the Memorial Day parade and celebration.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 34
JUNE 1999
7*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
14*City Council Outreach/Call-In Session - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
21 *Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
22 SCR W A Meeting - 7: 3 0 a. m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
JULY 1999
6*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
13 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
19*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
27 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
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AUGUST 1999
2*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
10 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
16 Regular City Council Meeting - CANCELLED
24 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
At 11: 18 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a regular adjourned meeting
of June 14, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk