Minutes 2000/01/03
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Board/Com.
Members
Regular Meeting
January 3,2000
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 December 29, 1999
at 5:02 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Charles S. Morales, Al
Pinheiro, Anthony C. Sudol III, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer;
Absent: Councilmember Peter D. Arellano - 7:00 p.m.
The Mayor introduced and the City Clerk swore in the following new
Board and Commission members:
Ermelindo Puente, Parks and Recreation Commission
Huldah Champion, Planning Commission
Joe Gamboa, Building Board of Appeals
The following new Board and Commission members were not present:
Jesse Garcia, Arts & Culture Commission
Eileen F. Kopp, Library Commission
Alicia Bollesen and Albert Roybal, Parks and Recreation Commission
Belinda Allen, John Ceballos, and Joan M. Lewis - Planning Commission
Sherrean Carr, Physically Challenged Board of Appeals
Vol. Award The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of December, 1999 Award
to Connie Rogers and Carol DeSantis.
Retired Board/ The Mayor presented certificates to the following retired Board and
Commission Commission members:
Members John Ceballos, Parks & Recreation Commission
David Collier, Planning Commission
Al Pinheiro, Planning Commission
Ermelindo Puente, Jr., Planning Commission
Consent
Calendar
The following retired Board and Commission members were not present:
Walter Emerdinger, Library Commission
Warren S. Barham and Gloria Mendivil, Parks & Recreation Commission
David Sheedy, Building Board of Appeals
Gil Montalvo, Ben Pappani, and Chuck Wear-Physically Challenged Bd.of Appeals
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, by
the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano,
Charles S. Morales, AI Pinheiro, Anthony C. Sudol III, Roland Velasco, and
Thomas W. Springer; Absent: (quncilmember Peter D. Arellano:
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Ord.2000-01 Adopted Ordinance No. 2000-01 amending Section 18.30 (Commercial Use
Table), Section 34.43 (Fences and Obstructions), and Section 35.20 (Antennas and
Windmills) of the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance, Z 99-05, City of Gilroy, applicant;
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ORDINANCE NO. 2000-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING SECTION 18.30 (COMMERCIAL USE TABLE), SECTION 34.43
(FENCES AND OBSTRUCTIONS), AND SECTION 35.20 (ANTENNAS AND
WINDMILLS) OF THE GILROY ZONING ORDINANCE, Z 99-05, CITY OF
GILROY, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS: P.ARELLANO
Minutes Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 1999;
Claims Denied claims of Mary Ellen DeLaRosa and Sara M. Salinas; and
Res. 2000-01 Adopted Resolution 2000-01 of Intention to Annex Territory to Maintenance
District NO.1 of the City of Gilroy.
P&RCom.
Report
Z 98-07
Robert Bein,
William Frost
& Associates
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-01
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: P. ARELLANO
Phil Buchanan, Park & Recreation Commission Chairman, noted the
accomplishments of the Commission for 1999, including the skateboard park, the
naming of two new parks, development of the Parks Master Plan, host of the first
inter-commission BBQ, preparation of guidelines for the youth council, and
renaming of and installation of flagpoles at Las Animas Veterans Park. He noted
their work in progress, including developing the avenue of the flags for sister cities
at Christmas Hill Park, implementing the Parks Master Plan, placing signs noting
Gilroy as a Tree City USA, development of the Gilroy Sports Park, review of the
public relations program, updating the Street Tree Program, and reviewing the
recreation programming.
The Mayor noted an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending Section 37 (Sign Regulations) of the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance by adding
a new section 37.58 (Regional-Serving Commercial Development) to the Gilroy
Zoning Ordinance, Z 98-07, City of Gilroy, applicant.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried (Councilman P. 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 Pinheiro
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano and Morales voting no and Councilman
P. Arellano absent) to introduce the Ordinance approving the Zoning Ordinance
text amendment.
The Mayor noted a request to enter into a contract with Robert Bein, William
Frost & Associates as a consultant for design services for Santa Teresa Road
Widening and Mantelli Drive Gap Closure (RFP-CDD-261) in the amount of
$415,185.00.
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The City Administrator reviewed the staff recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to approve entering into a
contract with Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates as a consultant for design
services for Santa Teresa Road Widening and Mantelli Drive Gap Closure (RFP-
CDD-261) in the amount of$415,185.00.
Ord.2000-02 The Mayor noted an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
amending Chapter 13, Article V, Section 13.45, regarding revocation,
modification, or suspension oflicenses; violation; notice; hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Councilmember G. Arellano voting no and Councilman P. Arellano
absent) to adopt Ordinance No. 2000-02 amending Chapter 13, Article V, Section
13.45, regarding revocation, modification, or suspension oflicenses; violation;
notice; hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE V, SECTION 13.45, REGARDING
REVOCATION, MODIFICATION, OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSES;
VIOLATION; NOTICE; HEARING.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL,
VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: P. ARELLANO
Phys. Challenged The Mayor noted a request to appoint members to the Physically Challenged
Board of Board of Appeals for unexpired vacancies.
Appeals
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Velasco and
carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to appoint Susan Murphey Patereau and
Beverly Kludt to the unexpired vacancies on the Physically Challenged Board of
Appeals.
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.
Customer Service:
Letter of appreciation from Celia McCormack to Officer Gilbert Gallo and
Officer Robert Locke-Paddon for their assistance with an incident;
E-mail of thanks from Kathy McHenry to all who made Santa's visit to the fire
station so fun (especially "Elf Amaro"); and
E-mail from Art Gillespie to Teri Davis-Patane noting that because of her
customer service, a business owner dropped off a car load of toys for the Toys for
Tots Program for Gilroy.
Informational items:
Community Development Department - Planning Division monthly report of
long-range applications and status ofRDO allocation & activity dated December
23, 1999;
Plan. Com.
12-2-99
Plan. Com.
12-16-99
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Santa Clara County Info, Santa Clara County Planning Office regarding
Population, Housing Units, and Dwelling Units; and
Letter from Sergio M. Perez, Silicon Valley Private Industry Council regarding
collaboration under the Workforce Investment Act.
The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 2, 1999 were
noted.
The report of the special Planning Commission meeting of December 16, 1999
was noted.
Council on Aging The minutes of the Advisory Council of the Council on Aging meeting of
12-6-99 December 6, 1999 were noted.
The City Administrator requested a joint workshop be set on the Public Art
Policy with the Arts & Culture Commission, and January 20, 2000 from 5:30-6:30
was set. He reminded the Council of their retreat February 9 & 10,2000 and
requested they submit by January 10,2000 five or six items to discuss at the
retreat. He stated that the School District is discussing the third Junior High
School, noting that the City is assessing a possible partnership for a
gymnasium. He noted the next Council/School Board quarterly meeting is March
8, 2000.
The Mayor complimented staff on the work they have done over the past two
years so that the City of Gilroy had no problems with Y2K.
Councilmember G. Arellano wished everyone a Happy New Year. She stated
that she would no longer be able to be the representative for the Gilroy Visitors
Bureau since they have changed their meeting schedule, and Councilman Pinheiro
agreed to be the representative. She requested Council cancel the tentative
meeting for February 14,2000, and Council concurred. She questioned the results
of the current grant consultant, and was told that the City only received one grant
through this effort.
The Mayor thanked Teri Davis-Patane for her customer service, which led to a
citizen donating toys for Toys for Tots in Gilroy because of her actions.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 34
JANUARY 2000
3 Study Session - Police Department - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
3*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
3 Study Session - Homeless Policy - 7:30 p.m. (after conclusion of regular
Council Meeting, assuming light agenda), Gilroy City Council Chambers
10 Study Session - General Plan Update - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
11 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
18*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
24* Special Meeting - General Plan Update - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
25 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
31 *Joint Study Session with Planning Commission - CIB - 7:00 p.m., Council
Chambers
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Adjournment
FEBRUARY 2000
7*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
9 Annual Retreat - 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (including dinner off-site-location to
be determined), Temporary Environmental Education Center (TEEC) building
at the Ranch Site, Christmas Hill Park, 7049 Miller Avenue, Gilroy, California
10 Annual Retreat - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Temporary Environmental Education
Center (TEEC) building at the Ranch Site, Christmas Hill Park, 7049 Miller
Avenue, Gilroy, California
14*Potential Special Meeting - General Plan Update - 7:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers
22 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
22*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
MARCH 2000
6*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
14 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
20*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
28 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
At 7:48 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk