Minutes 2000/04/17
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
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Regular Meeting
April 17,2000
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on April 12, 2000
at 2:00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Peter D. Arellano, Charles S.
Morales, Al Pinheiro, Anthony C. Sudol III, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W.
Springer - 7:04 p.m.
The Mayor requested and it was the Council consensus to move Item VII.A.
(renaming of West Luchessa Avenue to become West Thomas Road) after the
Consent Calendar and Item VIII.A. (Spectrum Group) after Item VI.A. (actually
heard before Item VI.A.).
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Proc.-Vol.Month The Mayor presented a proclamation for Volunteer Month, April, 2000 to
Sandra Sammut.
Proc.-Sylvia
McLaughlin
Emp. Award
Vol. Award
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Sylvia McLaughlin upon her retirement.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of March, 2000, to
Don Nunes, Senior Civil Engineer, Community Development Department.
The Mayor presented the Volunteers of the Month of April, 2000 award to
Dan Contreras and Joe Musquez.
IT Work Group The Mayor recognized the Information Technology Work Group consisting of
Martin Quiroz, Dave Jackson, Dave Rivers, Keith Meader, and Ryan Roaseau.
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Budget
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
item not on the agenda.
Celia McCormack noted her concern regarding public access to the open space
above the Shapell development.
(At 7:26 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers, and returned at
7:27 p.m.)
Amos Brown requested a four way stop at Martin and Forest Streets, he noted
hate crimes by the Gilroy Police Department, he noted total disagreement with
discussion that does not allow citizens to speak on the RDO, and he noted
violation by the Planning Commission and City Council on the historical sites and
charged them with violation ofthe Interior Secretary.
Julianne Palma, theater instructor at Gavilan College, noted ''Bang, Bang,
You're Dead" performance which opened Friday night. She noted another
performance on April 25th at Old City Hall at 8:00 p.m. She distributed programs
from the April 14th performance.
Craig Gartman noted VT A route changes that were explained at community
meetings. He noted Route 19, and citizen concerns regarding this route. Council
set a study session for May 1,2000 (later changed to May 15) at 6:00 p.m. on the
route changes.
John Green noted the Route 19 VTA issue, noting that this will serve CalTrain
riders and high school student riders. He noted that mass transit is needed in that
area.
Jim Lombardi noted concerns with the VT A bus route down Rancho Hills
Drive, between Longmeadow and Sunrise. He requested a speed limit sign in that
area.
Tom Micele stated his concerns with the VT A route going down Rancho Hills
Drive. He noted that this street has a lot of speeding. He requested to have a
parking lot on Santa Teresa Boulevard to park and then ride the bus.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe
Arellano, Peter D. Arellano, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Anthony C. Sudol
III, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer:
Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of March 27,2000;
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
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Res. 2000-18 Adopted Resolution No. 2000-18 establishing an all-way stop at the
intersection of Rancho Hills Drive and Sunrise Drive in the City of Gilroy pursuant
to Section 15.40 of the City Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-18
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF
RANCHO HILLS DRIVE AND SUNRISE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF GILROY
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.40 OF THE CITY CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 2000-19 Adopted Resolution No. 2000-19 establishing an all-way stop at the
intersection of Long meadow Drive and Hirasaki Avenue in the City of Gilroy
pursuant to Section 15.40 of the City Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-19
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF
LONGMEADOW DRIVE AND HIRASAKI AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
GILROY PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.40 OF THE CITY CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 2000-20 Adopted Resolution 2000-20 declaring certain weeds growing in the City of
Gilroy to be a public nuisance, describing weeds which constitute such nuisance
and providing for giving notice of the adoption of the resolution by publication
thereof
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY OF GILROY TO
BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE
SUCH NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE
ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION BY PUBLICATION THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 2000-21 Adopted Resolution No. 2000-21 establishing prima facie speed limits on City
streets.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-21
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
EST ABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Res. 2000-22 Adopted Resolution No. 2000-22 requesting approval of an out-of-agency
contract for services request by the County of Santa Clara Local Agency
Formation Commission concerning property located at 9190 Kern Avenue, Gilroy,
California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AN OUT -OF-AGENCY CONTRACT FOR
SERVICES REQUEST BY THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION CONCERNING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 9190 KERN AVENUE, GILROY, CALIFORNIA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Prop.Imp.Agr. Property Improvement Agreement No. 2000-05, Tract No. 9226, APN
2000-05, 790-04-70, Cotswold Place, Phase I, Cotswold L.L.C., A California Limited
Tract 9226 & Liability Company, by Dividend Homes, Inc., A California Corporation and
Prop.Imp.Agr. Property Improvement Agreement No. 99-61,6791 Alexander Street, Fibre
No. 99-61 Innovations Limited Liability Corporation, A California Corporation.
The Mayor deviated from the regular order of the agenda to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
Renaming Road The Mayor noted a request to rename "West Luchessa Avenue" to become
"West Thomas Road".
The City Administrator noted that notice went out announcing this issue, and
that additional copies of the February report are available if anyone needs to see
one.
Sandoe Hanna noted the land title suit regarding this property, stating that
everyone in the City of Gilroy was a defendant. He requested that West Luchessa
Avenue to renamed to West Thomas Road.
Connie Rogers, president of the Gilroy Historical Society, thanked the Council
for reagendizing this issue, so that additional public input can be provided. She
noted the historical significance of Thomas Road. She commented on the land suit
of Henry Miller vs. Massey/Thomas.
Mario Fiorio, 6300 Thomas Road, stated that originally his address was 580
Thomas Road, and noted the changes that he had to go through for this address
change. He stated now the Council wants to make another change to his address.
Dan Fiorio stated that he disagrees with the Historical Society request to
change the name again. He noted that he has spent a considerable amount of
money to change the address number because of the previous change, and it should
be left the way it is now. He noted that the citizens should have come forward the
first time, and should have made a plea at the first forum. He noted that there still
is a portion of Thomas Road.
Lillian Crocker noted that this road has always been Thomas Road. She noted
the whole Thomas family has served Gilroy and the City of Gilroy should
remember them.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Mayor Springer and
the motion did not carry (Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano, Pinheiro,
Sudol and Velasco voting no) to rename West Luchessa Avenue from Monterey
Road to Santa Teresa Boulevard to become Massey Thomas Road.
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Traffic Engineer Abrams noted several safety concerns and confusion by
leaving Thomas Road as it was. She noted if it was returned to the previous name,
the City would have three different street names along a portion of one street.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman P.
Arellano and the motion did not carry (Councilmen Morales, Pinheiro, Sudol,
Velasco, and Springer voting no) that Thomas Road revert back to Thomas Road
from Monterey Road and south to Santa Teresa Boulevard, and that the new
extension of West Luchessa be renamed to a new name.
It was noted that since there were no further motions, the street name will
remain as it is.
It was the consensus of the Council to refer to the Parks and Recreation
Commission the issue of possibly renaming the Gilroy Sports Park complex to
Gilroy's Massey Thomas Memorial Sports Park.
Z 99-04 Appeal The Mayor noted a request by the Spectrum Group for an appeal ofthe
Spectrum decision of the Planning Commission determining that their vote of denial was
Group "with prejudice" for Z 99-04.
Councilman Velasco stated that he has a financial interest in this issue and
recused himself and left the dais.
The City Administrator noted an issue is the amount of units that were granted
to Spectrum in relation to their exemption from the RDO.
The City Attorney clarified that the Zoning Ordinance states if a zoning
petition is denied without prejudice, the applicant can resubmit revised plans within
a year. She noted that if it is not stated, it normally means that the action was
taken with prejudice, so the applicant is asking for a clarification. She explained
what "with prejudice" and "without prejudice" means.
It was noted that a split 3-3 vote would result in that the Planning Commission
action would be upheld and that the project was denied "with prejudice."
Franco Mola reviewed the history of the Village Green project. He noted this
would be a positive project for Gilroy. He stated that he would like to hear
concerns of the Planning Commission and Council at a study session to make it a
better project.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried (Councilmen P. Arellano and Pinheiro voting no and
Councilman Velasco absent) to modify the action of the Planning Commission that
the project was denied without prejudice.
Councilman Velasco returned to his seat at the dais.
The Mayor returned to the regular order of the agenda.
At 9:02 p.m. the Mayor called for a 5 minute recess, after which he recalled the
meeting to order.
Pub.Hearing
M 99-10/
ARE 99-01
The Mayor stated it was the time and placed scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on an Affordable Housing Exemption request pursuant to Zoning
Ordinance Section 50.62(b)(4) to allow the construction of 46 housing units
consisting of 45 low-income studio apartments and one manager's unit, to be
developed as a part of the proposed City Plaza project to be constructed at 7598
Monterey Street, within the C2-HN (Central District Commercial-Historic
Neighborhood) zoning District. North Point Management (c/o Bruce
Tingey)/Darrel Kelly, applicant, M 99-10 (ARE 99-01).
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Pub. Hearing
RDO
Requests
The City Administrator noted that there is still controversy over the Victoria
Woods issue of available units. He asked to continue this issue for 30 days to
resolve the Victoria Woods issue.
Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Velasco
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano and P. Arellano voting no) to continue
this item to May 15,2000.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on the 1999 Residential Development Ordinance (RDO) requests. There
are sixteen applications totaling 1,721 units, requesting housing permit allocations,
to be built over a phasing period over three years (2000-2003).
The City Administrator reviewed the items that were received today regarding
the RDO issues, and noted that he does have extra copies of the staff report
available if anyone needs one.
Motion was made by Councilman P. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to open the Public Hearing.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Celia McCormack noted that she was speaking on behalf of the community,
and not as a property owner. She noted the 10-15 year process by Shapell for
development of their property. She emphasized the need for Shapell to provide
access to public open space above Eagle Ridge. She asked for a recorded
irrevocable easement to the hilltop, and for the Council to place a condition on the
approval of this application. She requested the Babbs Creek Canyon be protected.
She commented that she has over 390 signatures on a petition requesting this area
be saved.
Chris Thomas read a petition that he has been circulating regarding the Shapell
development and the request for open space. He noted that citizens are against
anymore RDOs being approved.
Steve Riter advised the Council that the Catellus Development Corporation is
seeking the sale of Catellus Residential Group. He noted that sales and mergers
create uncertainty. He stated that if they receive RDO units, they will complete
the process with a tentative map in a timely manner.
Arminta Jensen, RJA, spoke regarding Eagle Ridge, noting a clarification that
an RDO allocation is not approval of a project, but it allows a project to proceed
to the next step, with is also a public process. She noted the EIR was certified, a
vesting TM was approved for 650 units, and a PUD covering 831 units was
approved.
Dennis Taylor noted concerns with open access and public access. He
requested no allotments be made until the confusion is cleared up. He stated that
this land is critical to all the citizens of Gilroy.
Bill Cinnamond, 990 Sage Hill Drive, discussed the completion of Sunrise
Drive. He requested RD 99-15 and RD 99-16 be approved so that housing will be
built and Sunrise Drive will be completed.
Connie Rogers spoke in support of Celia McCormack's request. She noted the
Babbs Creek and Serpentine Hill areas are environmentally sensitive. She noted
that Shapell needs to be held to the mitigation measures. She requested additional
allocations not be granted at this time.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried to act on RD 99-02 (Spectrum Group) first.
Councilman Velasco recused himself from discussion and vote on RD 99-02
due to financial concerns, and left the dais.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried (Councilman Velasco absent) to award no allocations to RD 99-02.
Councilman Velasco returned to the dais.
The Council noted the following units for RDO allocations:
G. Arellano P. Arellano Morales Pinheiro Sudol Velasco Springer
RD 99-01 0 33 33 33 30 33 30
RD 99-02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 99-03 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 99-04 0 27 27 0 0 27 0
RD 99-05 120 120 0 0 85 0 0
RD 99-06 60 111 52 0 0 0 0
RD 99-07 60 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 99-08 125 99 120 50 120 0 120
RD 99-09 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 99-10 75 105 83 0 0 0 0
RD 99-11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
RD 99-12 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
RD 99-13 30 0 30 0 0 30 30
RD 99-14 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
RD 99-15 0 0 75 164 120 188 103
RD 99-16 0 0 75 203 120 203 107
INFILL 25 0 0 45 20 14 105
(At 10:28 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers and returned at
10:32 p.m.)
Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Velasco
and carried (Councilman P. Arellano voting no) to accept the overall RDO
allocations as noted above.
At 11:02 p.m. the Mayor called for a ten minute recess, after which he recalled
the meeting to order.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Councilman P. Arellano voting no) to approve the following RDO
allocations:
2001 2002 2003
RD 99-01 33
RD 99-08 26 40 40
RD 99-11 2
RD 99-12 12 12
RD 99-13 30
RD 99-14 4
RD 99-15 46 52 32
RD 99-16 46 53 43
INFILL 18 18 18
Councilman P. Arellano noted for the record that considering the proposed
General Plan, what the Council did tonight goes against what the General Plan is
to be.
CIB The Mayor noted a request for approval of the 2000 Capital Improvement
Budget.
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The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no public comment, the
Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman P.
Arellano and carried to approve the 2000 Capital Improvement Budget as
recommended by the Planning Commission to include an additional $7,500 one
time only for downtown improvements.
Pub. Hearing
Dev.Impact
Fee
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
the proposed changes to the 2000-2001 Development Impact Fees for the City of
Gilroy.
The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator.
The Mayor noted a revision to the attachment to the resolution to include the
units.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no public comment, the
Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Res. 2000-23 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Mayor Springer and
carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-23 revising the Development Impact Fees
charged by the Community Development Department, to be effective 60 days from
the date of adoption of this resolution, unless the project is given an exception for
a longer period of time.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REVISING
THE DEVELOPMENT IMP ACT FEES CHARGED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Public Art Policy The Mayor noted a recommendation to approve the City of Gilroy Public Art
Mural Art Policy and City of Gilroy Mural Art Guidelines.
Guidelines
The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator,
noting that the funding mechanism was removed, and that the Arts & Culture
Commission had recommended approval of the Policy and Guidelines
Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried (Councilman Sudol voting no) to approve the City of Gilroy
Public Art Policy and City of Gilroy Mural Art Guidelines.
Councilman Sudol stated for the record that his no vote was based upon the
fact that he believes architects and landscape architects should be included.
The City Administrator thanked the Arts and Culture Commission for their
patience and expertise throughout this process.
A/S 99-52
The Mayor noted a Planned Unit Development Architectural and Site design
review approval to construct a 16-foot wide bridge over Uvas Creek within an
existing theme park site, located at 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, on property zoned
HC-PUD and OS (Highway Commercial-Planned Unit Development and Open
Space). Bonfante Gardens, applicant, A/S 99-52.
The staff report was noted and further eXplained by Planner I Stice.
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Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration, finding that (1) it is
completed in compliance with CEQA; (b) it reflects the independent judgment of
the City; and (c) there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving A/S 99-52.
A/S 00-06
The Mayor noted a Planned Unit Development Architectural and Site design
review approval to construct a 17-unit multi-family residential development on the
south side ofE. Eighth Street, on a parcel zoned R3-PUD (Multi-Family
Residential-Planned Unit Development). Joe Rocha, applicant, A/S 00-06.
Councilman Pinheiro stated that he has business dealings with Mr. Rocha,
recused himself from discussion and vote on this issue, and left the dais.
Councilmember G. Arellano stated that her primary residence is over 300'
away from this project, but that she is recusing herself from discussion and vote on
this application due to a possibility of conflict of interest, and left the dais.
The Mayor thanked Planner I Stice for his work for the City of Gilroy, and Mr.
Stice thanked Council and staff for their support.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner I Stice.
Gene Wells stated that this is the finest project for the east side and perhaps for
the City. He reviewed the positive aspects of this project. He noted that these are
market rate housing units, rather than a low income affordable housing project.
Joe Rocha explained that he is planning to keep these apartments, and although
they look like townhomes, he chose to construct apartments. In answer to a
question, he stated that he could put locks on the trash enclosure to ensure that
only the tenants will be able to use it. For the record, he stated he withdraws
application TM 98-11.
Motion was made by Councilman P. Arellano seconded by Councilman Sudol,
who subsequently withdrew his second and therefore the motion died for lack of a
second, to prepare a resolution denying A/S 00-06.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried (Councilman P. Arellano voting no and Councilmembers G. Arellano
and Pinheiro absent) to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving A/S 00-06
with 12 conditions in the staff report, and additional conditions that TM 98-11 be
abandoned and the addition of a requirement for a locked trash enclosure.
Councilmember G. Arellano and Pinheiro returned to their seats at the dais.
Commission
Appts.
The Mayor noted a request for appointment of one (1) member each to the
Arts and Culture Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Velasco and
carried to appoint Dia F. Hoshida to the Arts and Culture Commission and Lael
McCormack to the Parks and Recreation Commission vacancies.
MOU/Cable TV The Mayor noted a request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding,
Franch.Impl.& Cable TV Franchise Implementation and Agreement for Services with the Buske
Agr.for Serv.- Group.
Buske Group
Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to approve a Memorandum of Understanding, Cable TV Franchise
Implementation and Agreement for Services with the Buske Group.
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The Mayor noted that in both Legislative bulletins, there is information
regarding opposition to SB 2000. It was the consensus ofthe Council to take a
position in opposition to SB 2000, and request that staff prepare a letter.
The following information items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #14-2000 dated April 7, 2000;
and
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin # 13-2000 dated March 31,
2000.
Customer Service:
Letter of thanks from Maria Elena De La Garza, MACSA, to Annabel
Y urutucu and Linda Kimbal for their assistance in securing funding;
Note of thanks from Julie Hudson and Candice Tomlison to the Police
Department Staff for all that they do in our community;
Letter of appreciation from Kim Jenkins to Cheri Carreiro and Steve Ynzunza
for their professional presentation for the Gilroy Police Department's Citizen
Academy; and
Letter of thanks from Julie C. Paisant, City of Salinas, to Captain Lanny Brown
for serving as an evaluator for the position of Administrative Secretary.
Informational items:
Letter ofthanks from Susan Black, Youth Center Recreation Coordinator, to
Rotary Club of Gilroy for the $1,700 grant for purchase of a bumper pool table
and airless hockey table;
Notice from Arcadia Development Company to Lions Creek II subcontractors
and their employees requesting awareness of the 25 mile per hour speed limit on
Sunrise Drive;
Drought Alert Calculations, summary of monthly water production, dated
March, 2000;
Gilroy Visitors Bureau minutes of March 14,2000 and additional information;
Gilroy Economic Development Corporation minutes of February 18,2000;
Letter from Melissa Durkin to Julie Caporgno, City of San Jose Department of
Planning, Building & Code Enforcement regarding comments on the Coyote
Valley Research Park Draft EIR;
City of Gilroy Investment Report dated March 2000;
Base Year Adjustment Report to Revise AB 939 Diversion;
Information from the Advisory Council of the Council on Aging;
Information from Silvia Zeigler, The Pet Stop, regarding a low cost
vaccination clinic held on a monthly basis; and
Police Chiefs Advisory Board Meeting minutes of March 8,2000.
The minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of February 3, 2000,
February 17,2000, March 2,2000, and March 16, 2000 were noted.
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Adjournment
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The City Administrator distributed the final General Plan votes, requesting
direction to take to a meeting of property owners to be held tomorrow regarding
the 660 acres in the General Plan. It was noted that Councilmembers Pinheiro,
Sudol, Velasco and Springer indicated that a portion of the property was to be
open space and Councilman Morales felt that all the property was to be industrial.
It was requested that this be agendized for May 1, 2000 for a vote. He distributed
the General Fund Revenue analysis information. He requested and Council set a
mid-year Council retreat for June 9, 2000 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with
Marilyn Manning or someone else to assist with facilitation. He noted the Aroma
Touch appeal will be 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 1,2000. The Council agreed
to reschedule the VTA presentation to May 15,2000.
The City Attorney commended the City Administrator for his "Person of the
Century" nomination.
The Mayor encouraged the community to attend the production of ''Bang
Bang You're Dead". He stated that he judged a beauty pageant for the first time,
noting that Mary Ann Sapio will receive a proclamation on May 1 or 15 from the
Council.
Councilmember G. Arellano stated that she attended the CODE committee
meeting regarding design guidelines. She questioned where the money is that
Gilroy is to receive. She noted the Hispanic Chamber is having an Ambassador's
Ball on May 5th at the Elks Lodge at 6:00 p.m. to give out scholarships.
Councilman Sudol stated that he appreciates all the work that has been done
on Sunrise Drive. He noted that west of Kite Drive there is no center line, and it
was noted that the Traffic Engineer will look at it.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 34
APRIL 2000
17 Commission Interviews - 6:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
17*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
19 Study Session - Downtown Streetscape Proiects - 7:00 p.m., Temporary
Environmental Education Center (TEEC) building at the Ranch Site Christmas
Hill Park, 7049 Miller Avenue, Gilroy
24 Study Session - Sidewalks - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room
25 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
MAY 2000
1 * Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8* Study Session - Financial Plan - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
9 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
15*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
22*Study Session - Financial Plan -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
23 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
31 Quarterly Workshop with GUSD Board - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Unified School
District Board Room, 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy
JUNE 2000
5*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
13 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
19*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
27 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
At 1 :22 a.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
~eL.
/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk