Minutes 1999/10/18
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Invocation
Posting
Roll Call
New
Employees
Emp. Award
Proc.-So.Co.
Housing
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Regular Meeting
October 18, 1999
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Mark Wilson, Foothills Foursquare Church, gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on October 14, 1999
Agenda at 12:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Lisabeth A. Gifford, Suellen
C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Anthony C. Sudol III, and K. A. Mike Gilroy;
Absent: Councilmember Charles S. Morales - 7:00 p.m.
The Mayor introduced new employees Cydney Casper, Planner I, Planning
Division, Community Development Department and Mark Forry, Public Safety
Communicator, Police Department.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of September, 1999,
to Jackie Martin, Employee Benefits & Risk Assistant, Administrative Services
Department.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for South County Housing's 20th
Anniversary, which was previously presented.
Proc.-Mr. Pepe The Mayor noted a proclamation for "Mr. Pepe" Day - November 1, 1999,
which will be reagendized for November 1, 1999.
V 01. Award
Gilroy Sports
Park
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Bid - Police
Interceptors
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The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of October, 1999 Award to
Pat Risk.
The Mayor noted presentation of$100,000 checks from Gilroy Little League
and Kaufman & Broad for the Gilroy Sports Park.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Springer and carried that the following item under the Consent Calendar be
approved, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe
Arellano, Lisabeth A. Gifford, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer,
Anthony C. Sudol III, and K. A. Mike Gilroy; Absent: Councilmember Charles S.
Morales:
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 4, 1999.
City Administrator Baksa presented recommendations to purchase two (2)
2000 Ford, Crown Victoria Police Interceptors in the amount of$47,716.00 from
Miracle Ford.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried to purchase two (2) 2000 Ford, Crown Victoria Police Interceptors in
the amount of$47,716.00 from Miracle Ford.
Pub. Hearing The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing for
Com. Facilities consideration of a proposed Community Facilities District NO.1 for Emergency
District #1 Medical Services.
Res. 99-80
The Hearing Report was noted and further explained by Administrative
Services Director Dorn.
Councilmembers suggested a sunset clause be added to the resolution.
Sam Sperry, special legal counsel, noted that Prop. 13 requires this to be
approved by a 2/3 vote of the citizens. He explained that if a sunset clause is to be
added, it should be added to the last sentence of paragraph 7, which would need to
be changed deleting the last two words "continue indefinitely" and add that it
would terminate after a specific tax year or after a specific number of years. He
asked whether any written protests were received and the City Clerk noted that no
written protests were received.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Mayor Gilroy and
carried (Councilman Sudol voting no and Councilman Morales absent) to allow for
an eight year sunset clause, amending the proposed resolution paragraph 7 to
delete the last two words "continue indefinitely" and add the wording "shall
terminate after tax year 2007-2008".
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried to approve Resolution No. 99-80 offormation of
Community Facilities District and levy of a special tax.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-80
RESOLUTION OF FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
AND LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 1999, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GWFORD, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: SUDOL
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MORALES
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Pub. Hearing
TM 99-09
Pub. Hearing
TM 99-10
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
a Tentative Map request to subdivide 1.1 acres into a six lot residential
subdivision, on property zoned R3 (Medium Density Residential), located at the
southeast corner of Wren Avenue and Farrell Avenue. Greg Mussallem, applicant,
TM 99-09.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner I Stice.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Gloria Ballard, MH Engineering, representing the applicant. requested
approval of this request.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried (Councilman Morales absent) to recommend approval of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration, finding that (a) it is completed in compliance with
CEQA; (b) it reflects the independent judgment of the City; and (3) there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried (Councilman Morales absent) to direct staff to prepare a
resolution approving TM 99-09, amending condition #9 that the bus pad should be
required and placed on the Wren Street side of the Wren/Farrell intersection
significantly south of the intersection, and additional conditions # 16 to require full
6- 7' fencing for yards and condition # 17 that the parkstrip be landscaped with
appropriate landscaping to deter pedestrians from crossing it.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
a Tentative Map request to subdivide 9.78:!: acres into a 1210t single family
subdivision, plus three remainder parcels, on property zoned Rl (Single Family
Residential), located at the northeast corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and the
future Mantelli Drive extension. Dividend Homes, Inc., applicant, TM 99-10.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner I Stice.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Skip Sperry, Dividend Homes, reviewed the project and asked ifthere were
any questions.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried (Councilman Morales absent) to recommend approval of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration, finding that (a) it is completed in compliance with
CEQA; (b) it reflects the independent judgment of the City; and (3) there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried (Councilman Morales absent) to direct staff to prepare a
resolution approving TM 99-10.
Afford. Housing The Mayor noted amendments to the RDO Affordable Housing Exemption
Exemp.Policy Procedure Policy. City of Gilroy, applicant, M 99-03.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember Arellano
and carried (Councilman Morales absent) to table this project to October 16,
2000, when the General Plan Housing Element has been adopted.
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Soundwall
Task Force
The Mayor noted recommendations by the Soundwall Task Force for
amendments to the Consolidated Landscaping Policy.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner I Stice.
Council discussion was to have Exhibit A, that is proposed as a supplemental
attachment, moved to become Section 4.2.1
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried (Councilman Morales absent) modifying the recommended
amendments to the Consolidated Landscaping Policy deleting Section 4.2(E) and
adding Section 4,2.1 to be the wording from Exhibit A, supplemental attachment
for sound wall appearance, replacing the second sentence under "Texture" to read
"To the extent feasible, the cultivation of climbing vines to cover the soundwall is
encouraged.", and modifying Section 4.3(G) to add a phrase that berms shall be
landscaped.
Catholic Health- The Mayor noted a proposed letter from the City of Gilroy to Catholic Health-
care West care West requesting implementation ofthe "community model" at their hospital in
Gilroy.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilmember
Gifford and carried (Councilman Morales absent) to send a modified letter to
Catholic Healthcare West with a copy to the Diocese of San Jose.
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.
Councilman Sudol commented on agenda item IX.B.4. and requested
additional striping be added to West Luchessa. City Administrator Baksa stated it
would cost approximately $3,700 to stripe it. The consensus of the Council was to
stripe it now,
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Customer Service:
Note of appreciation from Kathy Sakahara to Nina Sheleman for her assistance
with Police agility testing;
Letter of thanks from Laurie Smith, Santa Clara County Sheriff, to Police
Officers Jason Kadluboski, Rosa Quinones, and Nestor Quinones, and Probation
Officer Mike Clarke for their participation in the Santa Clara County Fair as
member of the Gang Interdiction Team;
Letter of thanks from Mae Franco, City of Hollister, to Dave Jackson for
serving as a Technical Evaluator for the position ofInformation System
Technician;
Letter of support from Craig Filice, Glen-Loma Group, complimenting Officer
Terasaki for his professionalism and fine overall demeanor;
Letter of thanks from Susan Valenta, Leadership Gilroy, to Bob Connelly for
his assistance with seating arrangements for the graduation ceremony for
Leadership Gilroy;
Letter of appreciation from Arline Silva to Cathy Mirelez for her work on a
wonderful Art Show;
E-mail from Pat Bentson to Mike Dorn expressing appreciation for the hiring
of Cindy Murphy and Raymond Chin in the Finance Division; and
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Letter of appreciation from the Walnut Lane and I.O.O.F. Avenue
Neighborhood to Mayor Gilroy and City Administrator Baksa and staff members
Rachel Munoz, Rick Brandini, Staff of Community Services, and Al Signorotti for
the improvement and upgrading oftheir neighborhood.
Informational items:
Memorandum from Kristi Abrams, Traffic Engineer, to Jay Baksa, City
Administrator regarding the striping for the Monterey/Luchessa intersection;
Drought Alert Calculations - summary of monthly water production -
September 1999;
Letter from Susan Valenta to Jay Baksa regarding of review of excess funds in
the Visitors Bureau Reserve Account;
Letter from Bill Hansell, ICMA, to Jay Baksa to present him with his ICMA 25
year Service Award;
Gilroy Visitors Bureau Minutes of September 9, 1999 and Statement of
Revenue and Expenses ending August 31, 1999;
Letter from Association of Bay Area Governments announcing the officers for
2000, including President, Mayor Doris Morse, City of Mill brae and Vice-
President, Supervisor William Carroll, County of Solano;
Gilroy Economic Development Corporation Minutes of September 24, 1999;
and
Letters from Linda Callon to Local Agency Formation Commission and Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed indemnification of
LAFCo by the City of Gilroy,
Personnel Com. The minutes of the Personnel Commission meeting of September 13, 1999
9-13-99 were noted.
Planning Com. The report of the Planning Commission meeting of October 7, 1999 was
10- 7-99 noted.
Homeless Shel- The City Administrator noted the status of the Homeless Shelter Policy
ter Policy (M 99-02) and stated that the report that was being prepared by a consultant does
not look like it will be completed soon. The consensus of the Council was to
agendize this for action on November 1, 1999. Councilwoman Rowlison stated a
meeting is being hosted by Supervisor Don Gage on October 20 regarding the
regional issues on the homeless.
The City Administrator noted the October 25, 1999 Special Meeting Public
Hearing on the General Plan will need to be opened and then continued to
November 1, 1999, due to the continued Public Hearing by the Planning
Commission. He suggested moving the study session on October 19, 1999 to
directly follow the Special Meeting on October 25, and the Council agreed. He
stated that a performance audit of the Police Department has begun. He
questioned whether the Council would like a facilitated retreat in January, 2000,
and they agreed that would be good. He stated that he will contact Marilyn
Manning to see if she is available.
The City Attorney noted that the Stull vs. Bank of America suit has settled,
and she is waiting to see what funds we will receive, offset by attorney fees.
Councilwoman Rowlison stated that she attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at
Mt. Madonna Park last weekend for the Bay Area Ridge Trail. She reminded
everyone of the Santa Clara Valley Water District tour of south county on October
22, 1999. She congratulated City Administrator Jay Baksa on his 25 years of
service to local government award.
Adjournment
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Councilman Sudol reported that the Valley Transportation Authority said they
would go along with the lighting the City of Gilroy wants for the Train Station if
we pay for it, which will be about $250,000.00.
Councilman Springer stated that the Measure A/B report is available for City
Council to review, and that he will leave it at the City Clerk's office. He noted a
resolution which failed at the League of California Cities Conference which would
allow for local control over floridation of water. He stated that he would like staff
to do some research to see if money were made available to the City of Gilroy,
would floridation be imposed upon us. The City Attorney will review this.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 34
OCTOBER 1999
18*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
19 Study Session to review the League of California Cities Conference - 7: 00
p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers (CHANGED TO OCTOBER 25, 1999)
20*Mayor Candidate Forum - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
25* Special City Council Meeting-General Plan - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
26 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
27*Mayor and Council Candidate Forum - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
NOVEMBER 1999
1 *Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
9 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
15*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
23 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
DECEMBER 1999
6*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
13 Interviews for Boards/Commissions - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
14 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
20*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
28 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
At 9:33 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk