Minutes 2000/06/19
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Proc. - Italian
Republic
Vol. Award
Emp. Award
Regular Meeting
June 19, 2000
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Jim Johnson, South Valley Community Church, gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on June 14,2000
at 11 :20 a.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 - 7:03 p.m.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for the 54th Anniversary of the Founding of
the Italian Republic, which was previously presented.
The Mayor presented the Volunteers of the Month of June, 2000 award to
Mike, Erin, Danny and Sean Monroe.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of June, 2000, to
Susan Black, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Department.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
item not on the agenda.
Amos Brown spoke on the behavior of the Gilroy Police Department regarding
the process of filing a police report. He also questioned why there are no African-
American police officers in Gilroy.
Gretchen Vandenberg spoke on the need for a concert hall/multi-cultural
facility in Gilroy. She requested the new gymnasium at the junior high school be
looked at for a multi-use facility to accommodate fine arts.
Maureen Upton stated the need for an arts and cultural facility in Gilroy now.
Consent
Calendar
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Budget
Minutes
Res.2000-39
PARS
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Res.2000-40
Numerical
Limits
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Paul Myrvold noted a facility that is adaptable and currently available for an
arts facility here in Gilroy. He requested the City of Gilroy be a partner in
obtaining this facility.
The Mayor noted Item VIII.A. to be moved forward on the agenda and heard
after the Consent Calendar. He noted updated resolutions for Items III.e. & G.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved, removing Item E. Agreement for AB 939 Implementation Fee and
Funding of Household Hazardous Waste Services, by the following Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro,
Anthony e. Sudol III, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer; Absent:
Councilmember Peter D. Arellano:
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 5, 2000;
Adopted Resolution No. 2000-39 updating the agreement between the City of
Gilroy and the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) for the purpose of
providing tax qualified retirement benefits to part-time City employees, as
amended;
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-39
RESOLUTION UPDATING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GILROY AND THE PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PARS)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TAX QUALIFIED RETIREMENT
BENEFITS TO PART-TIME CITY EMPLOYEES
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: P. ARELLANO
Adopted Resolution No. 2000-40 establishing new Numerical Limits for
maximum total number of residential dwelling units to be built during the years
2001 through 2003.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING NEW NUMERICAL LIMITS FOR MAXIMUM TOTAL
NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS TO BE BUILT DURING
THE YEARS 2001 THROUGH 2003.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: P. ARELLANO
Prop.Imp.Agr. Approved Property Improvement Agreement No. 99-62, Eagle Ridge
No. 99-62 Development Company, LLC, Tract No. 9157, Phase IIIC, Eagle Ridge, APNs
Eagle Ridge 810-40-039 & 810-42-005, 008;
Tract 9157
Res.2000-41
Bicycle
Projects
Adopted Resolution No. 2000-41 approving candidate bicycle projects for
Valley Transportation Plan 2020, as amended
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AB 939/
Household
Hazardous
Waste
New Emp.
Election
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING CANDIDATE BICYCLE PROJECTS FOR V ALLEY
TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2020
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS: P.ARELLANO
(At 7:38 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers and returned at
7:40 p.m.)
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Sudol and
carried (Councilmembers P. Arellano and Morales absent) to approve the
agreement for continued collection of Countywide AB 939 Implementation Fee
and Funding of Household Hazardous Waste Services.
The Mayor introduced new employee James Gillio, Police Officer, Police
Department.
The Mayor deviated from the regular order of the agenda to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
The Mayor noted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy calling
a Special Municipal Election for the purpose of submitting to the Voters certain
ballot measures and requesting consolidation of elections with the General Election
to be held November 7, 2000, and requesting services of the Registrar of Voters.
The City Administrator explained that the resolution does not have to be
approved for submittal at this meeting. He reviewed the discussion for a 5%
admissions tax and increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from 9% to
12%.
Jim Habing, President of the Gilroy Garlic Festival Board of Directors, noted
that by a vote of 9-1 the Board voted to oppose the admissions tax.
George Sammut, Forest Park Inn, noted that a tax increase could hurt the City
more than it could help it. He noted that a tax increase could help surrounding
cities more than Gilroy.
Joseph A. Filice, Leavesley Inn, noted revenue figures for the City of Gilroy in
regard to transient occupancy taxes. He asked that the tax be no more than 10%.
James Buchner, Comfort Inn, stated that a 12% increase is a "risky scheme."
He noted that Gilroy is not yet a destination location. He stated his opposition to
the increase. He noted that 10% is acceptable.
Lynda Trelut noted that there is no history for an admissions tax in Gilroy. She
noted that Bonfante Gardens is anticipating 755,000 attendance and this
admissions tax would add $1.25 to their admission ticket price. She asked for a
$0.50 cap to start with.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to move forward to adopt a
resolution on August 7, 2000 to place on the November 7,2000 ballot measures
for a 5% admissions tax and increasing the TOT from 9% to 10%.
At 8:49 the Mayor called for a recess, after which he recalled the meeting to
order.
The Mayor returned to the regular order of the agenda.
Pub.Hearing
M 99-10
(ARE 99-01)
Pub. Hearing
Z 00-02
Pub.Hearing
TM 99-05
Pub.Hearing
Z 00-03
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The Mayor stated it was the time and place 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).
The City Administrator explained that there are no units to allocate. He stated
that the situation for this application has not changed.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Darrel Kelly, Glenview Court, noted that he has been told that he cannot
compete for the 100 units that are unvested. He noted there is a competition to
become vested.
The City Administrator explained that there is one project that has a deadline
for compliance at the end of September. He noted another project has been denied
without prejudice and those units may still be built.
Mr. Kelly reviewed his project and what he is providing for the downtown
area. He requested the Council make a decision which will allow him to continue
forward with his applications.
Steve Ashford noted his concern regarding parking in the downtown area,
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Velasco
and carried (Councilmembers Sudol and Springer voting no and Councilman P.
Arellano absent) to direct staff to prepare a resolution denying M 99-10 (ARE 99-
01). The Mayor stated that this denial is with prejudice.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on a Zone Change request to amend the City of Gilroy's Zoning Map
from R1/R2 (Single Family Residential/Two Family Residential) to R1/R2-PUD
(Single Family Residential/Two Family Residential-Planned Unit Development) on
1.68 acres located at the southeast corner of Rogers Lane and Lewis Street.
Alfonso Almeida, applicant, Z 00-02.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to continue Z 00-02 to August
7, 2000 at the request of the Planning Commission.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on a Tentative Map request to subdivide 6.68 acres into seven (7)
residential lots in two configurations: three (3) single family residential lots (one
for each existing, non-conforming single family dwelling on Lewis Street) and four
(4) duplex lots, on property located at the southeast corner of Rogers Lane and
Lewis Street, proposed for rezoning to Rl/R2-PUD (Single Family
Residential/Two Family Residential-Planned Unit Development). Alfonso
Almeida, applicant, TM 99-05.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to continue TM 99-05 to
August 7, 2000 at the request of the Planning Commission.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
a Zone Change request to amend the City of Gilroy Zoning Map from C1-HN
(Neighborhood Commercial-Historic Neighborhood) to R2-HN (Two Family
Residential-Historic Neighborhood) on property located at 121 and 141 Fifth
Street. James Gailey, applicant, Z 00-03.
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Pub. Hearing
Fin. Plan
Res.2000-42
Budget
Res.2000-43
Gann Limit
SCRWA
Budget
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner I Casper.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
James Gailey noted that this has been a residential neighborhood in the past.
He stated support for this project from the neighboring property owners. He
noted that this project will fit the design of the neighborhood.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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The Mayor noted a letter in support of the project received prior to the
meeting tonight from Karen York.
The Mayor noted for the record that at the northeast corner of Fifth and
Eigleberry Streets, a project has been approved with commercial on the bottom
floor and residential above.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance approving Z 00-03.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
2000-2005 Financial Plan of the City of Gilroy.
The City Administrator noted the five actions to be taken on the next several
Public Hearings. He reviewed the budget changes requested by Council and the
carryovers. The City Clerk stated the final expenditure figure is $96,512,461, the
final revenue figure is $71,728,251, and the SCR W A expenditure figure is
$20,912,317.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor
closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-42 (incorrectly stated as 2000-38 at the
meeting) adopting the City budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-42
RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: P. ARELLANO
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-43 (incorrectly stated as 2000-
39 at the meeting) adopting the Appropriation Limit for 2000-2001 Fiscal Year.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-43
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR 2000-2001
FISCAL YEAR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS: P.ARELLANO
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Sudol and
carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to approve the 2000-2005 South County
Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA) Financial Plan.
Pub.Hearing
Water Rates
Res.2000-44
Water Rates
Pub.Hearing
Maint.Dist.#l
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The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to
consider revision and adjustment of rates and charges for municipal water service.
The City Administrator reviewed the City Council decision to phase in the
water rate adjustment over a three year period. He noted that this is the second
year, and explained that the third year adjustment may not be needed.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor
closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-44 (incorrectly stated as 2000-40 at the
meeting) establishing rates for water service.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-44
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING RATES FOR WATER SERVICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: P. ARELLANO
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to
Levy Annual Assessments for Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract No. 8136-Gilroy
Country Club Estates, Tract No. 8631-The Forest, and Tract No. 8711-Carriage
Hills), Fiscal Year 2000/2001.
The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor
closed the Public Hearing.
The City Clerk noted for the record that no letters in opposition were received.
RES. 2000-45 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
Maint.Dist.#l carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-45 (incorrectly stated as 2000-41 at the
meeting) regarding Maintenance District No.1, except for territory within
Annexation #3 (Zone D), City of Gilroy, Giving Final Approval To The Annual
Budget and Annual Engineer's Report, Overruling Protests, and Ordering the Levy
and Collection of Benefit Assessments for the Fiscal Year 2000/2001.
AlS 00-14
St. Louise
Regional
Hospital
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
REGARDING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1, EXCEPT FOR
TERRITORY WITHIN ANNEXATION #3 (ZONE D), CITY OF GILROY,
GIVING FINAL APPROVAL TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ANNUAL
ENGINEER'S REPORT, OVERRULING PROTESTS, AND ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2000/2001.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS: P.ARELLANO
The Mayor noted a request for a Planned Unit Development Architectural and
Site review approval to construct a 2,880 square foot modular office building on
the Saint Louise Regional Hospital campus located at 9400 No Name Uno, and
zoned PF-PUD (ParklPublic Facility-Planned Unit Development). Saint Louise
Regional Hospital, applicant, AlS 00-14.
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The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
Rita Garcia, St. Louise Regional Hospital, stated that they are asking for
approval of this project to allow patient rooms to be returned to that use rather
than used for offices. She noted that the modular office building is not planned to
be a permanent part of the hospital campus.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and the motion did not carry (Councilmembers Sudol, Velasco, and Springer
voting no and Councilman P. Arellano absent) to direct staff to prepare a
resolution denying AlS 00-14.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to direct staff to prepare a resolution
approving AlS 00-14, subject to the nine conditions in the staff report and adding
condition # 10 that the exterior be stucco and that the windows be tinted.
AlS 00-15 The Mayor noted a request for a Planned Unit Development Architectural and
Growth & Site design review approval to construct an 11,270 square foot day care center on
Opportunity/ property located at the northeast comer ofHirasaki Drive and Moro Drive, zoned
South County R1/R3-PUD. Growth & Opportunity Inc. and South County Housing Corp.,
Housing applicants, AlS 00-15.
Councilman Pinheiro recused himself from discussion and vote on this
application in that he does business with the applicant, and left the dais.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin, noting
an amendment to the staff report that there will be additional staff, and therefore
additional parking spaces will be required.
(At 10:35 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers, and returned
at 10:38 p.m.)
Cathy Boettcher, Growth and Opportunity, stated that they will be the owner
and operator of the facility. She noted that they will hire a contractor for
construction of this project. She noted that there will be no more than 11 childcare
staff at anyone time, and no more than 10 administrative staff at anyone time.
She reviewed the ratio of staff to children regarding the ages of the children.
Paul Davis, architect for the project, stated that he is available for questions.
He stated that this is not a preschool, but rather a daycare. He stated that the
parking will be adequate.
J an Lindenthal, South County Housing, noting that they are the owner of the
land, which will be donated to the child care center project. She noted that their
role is to assist in the entitlement process.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried (Councilmembers P. Arellano and Pinheiro absent) to direct staff to
prepare a resolution approving AlS 00-15, subject to the 19 conditions in the staff
report, with an additional condition #20 by the Planning Commission restricting
the hours of construction, and an added condition #21 that the fencing adjacent to
the future park shall be landscaped on the applicants side of the fence and
completed now.
Councilman Pinheiro returned to his seat at the dais.
At 11: 06 the Mayor called for a ten minute recess, after which he recalled the
meeting to order.
Nonprofit Corp. The Mayor noted an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
Project enacting the Nonprofit Corporation Project Financing Law of the City of Gilroy,
Financing relating to the issuance and sale of Conduit Revenue Bonds for projects of
Law Nonprofit Corporations.
AlS 00-16
Alamo Group
South Valley
Disposal and
Recycling
Contract
Res.2000-46
Waste
Disposal
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The City Administrator explained the process that the City has to proceed with
to adopt a process so that Bonfante Gardens can proceed with their financing.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano 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 Velasco and
carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to introduce the Ordinance amending
Chapter 8A of the Gilroy City Code.
The Mayor noted a request for a Planned Unit Development Architectural and
Site design review approval to construct a 10,450 square foot building addition on
property located at 8777 San Ysidro Avenue, zoned C3/M1-PUD. Alamo Group,
applicant, AlS 00-16.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
Mark Sweeney, property owner, noted that Wood Works and Mancini's Sleep
World are committed to the site. He noted that they agree with the staff report.
He thanked staff for their efforts.
Bill Lindsteadt stated that he is pleased to see these two businesses come to
Gilroy.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to direct staff to prepare a
resolution approving AlS 00-16.
The Mayor noted an Amendment NO.2 to the contract with South Valley
Disposal and Recycling providing for street sweeping services, and new monthly
rates to include a Consumer Price Index adjustment and an additional charge for
street sweeping.
The City Administrator reviewed the staff report regarding changing the
contract with South Valley Disposal and Recycling, Inc. (SVDR) to allow street
sweeping. He noted that the City can also provide the service for private streets.
Acting City Attorney Faber stated that he has researched the issue and
determined that waivers will not be required for street sweeping on private streets.
The City Administrator noted an addition to #7 regarding the rates for
Additional Street Sweeping will include a rate of $500 for call-out for outside
normal hours and $75 per hour.
John Nicoletti, SVDR, stated that call-out would not be an option for a private
citizen. He explained that this would be for the Police Department, the Fire
Department, or the City for a special incident. It was noted that in these instances,
the cost would not be measured by distance, but rather by time of service.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried (Councilman P. Arellano absent) to approve the Amendment to
the "Agreement between City of Gilroy and South Valley Disposal and Recycling,
Inc. "
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-46 (incorrectly stated as 2000-42
at the meeting) establishing rates for waste disposal, recycling, and street sweeping
Service, as amended.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-46
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING RATES FOR WASTE DISPOSAL, RECYCLING, AND
STREET SWEEPING SERVICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO,
SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: P. ARELLANO
Amicus Brief The Mayor noted a request to join an amicus brief. He asked for and received
consensus from the Council to join the amicus brief regarding ERAF listed in
League Bulletin #21-2000.
The following information items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #21-2000 dated June 2, 2000;
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #22-2000 dated June 9, 2000;
Letters to Senator Bruce McPherson and Assemblymember Peter Frusetta in
opposition to AB 2508; and
Letters to Senator Bruce McPherson and Assemblymember Peter Frusetta in
support of AB 1709.
Customer Service:
Letter of thanks from T. Keith Gurnee, RRM Design Group, for the City of
Gilroy staff who helped prepare the concept plan for the downtown area;
Note of thanks from Mrs. Dorothy A. Mariscal to Robert Connelly for receipt
of a swim scholarship for her children;
Memorandum of thanks from MACSA South County to the Mayor's Gang
Task Force for the donation of $600 for the Job Faire;
Memorandums of thanks from James Craig and Cathy Mirelez to those
responsible for assistance in the Museum move over the past few months;
Memorandum of thanks from Chief Giusiana and letter of thanks from James
W. Freeze to Corporal Veronica Georges and Officers Quinones, Crivello and
Terasaki for their participation in "ABC Seatbelt Enforcement Week;"
Letter of appreciation from Chief Gillespie to Chief W oodill, Chief Moreno,
Chief Alarcon, and Chief Sporleder for their agencies assistance at the Monterey
Street fire;
Letter of thanks from Chief Schwab, City of Morgan Hill, to Explorers Joe
Mosquez, Dan Contreras, Al Castro, Ron Saucedo, Efriam Contrares, and Paul
Ward for their assistance in an alcohol and tobacco sting; and
Letter of thanks from Bob Power, Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, to Bill
Headley for orienting him to the RidgeTrail alignment in and around Gilroy.
Informational items:
Notice of Applications for a Gas Rate Increase and Electric Revenue Increase:
Annual Earnings Assessment and Cost of Capital Proceedings; and
P&R
5-16-00
P&R
Master Plan
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Gilroy Visitors Bureau minutes of April 11, 2000 and additional information.
The report of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of May 16,2000
was noted.
The Mayor noted a request to adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
separately from the General Plan adoption.
The City Administrator reviewed the issues involved in adoption of the P & R
Master Plan, including the cost of the environmental work and the construction of
the park site in the northwest quad.
The consensus of the Council was to not adopt the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan at this time due to the environmental costs.
Christmas Hill The Mayor noted a request to rename Christmas Hill Park and/or the Ranch
Park-Rename Site to the Garlic Festival Park or Garlic Festival Volunteer Park.
Jim Habing clarified that the request is just for the Ranch Site.
The Council agreed (Councilmembers G. Arellano and Sudol voting no and
Councilman P. Arellano absent) to have the Parks and Recreation Commission
review renaming of Christmas Hill Park and/or the Ranch Site, but that it would be
a low priority.
Gilroy Sports The Mayor noted a request to rename the Gilroy Sports Park to Gilroy's
Park-Rename Massey Thomas Memorial Sports Park.
SCRWA
5-23-00
Plan. Com.
6-1-00
Legislative
Digest
The Council agreed (Councilmembers Sudol and Springer voting no and
Councilman P. Arellano absent) that the name Gilroy Sports Park will remain, but
that the individual fields would be appropriate to name with historical or significant
names.
The minutes of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority meeting of
May 23,2000 were noted.
The report of the Planning Commission meeting of June 1,2000 was noted.
The City Administrator noted that on July 10,2000 the Police Department will
report on the POST Management Report, and distributed copies ofthe document
to the Councilmembers for review. He noted three items of priority that need
study sessions set. Council agreed to discuss the RDO in September, and High
Density Housing and setting a Mini-Retreat with the Planning Commission
regarding vision for October. He requested Councilmembers return the Budget,
the Capital Improvement Budget, the SCRW A Budget, and the Revenue binders
to be updated.
Acting City Attorney Faber announced that City Attorney Callon had
successfully completed walking the Anchorage, Alaska marathon to benefit the
leukemia and lymphoma societies.
The Mayor noted a request to consider a process for more timely responses to
the Legislative Digest.
The City Administrator explained the possibility of setting up a process. The
Mayor stated that this would just be for the three issues already approved by
Council, including the unfunded mandates issue, the local authority level, and the
preservation of funding sources.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Sudol and
carried (Councilman P. Arellano) to allow staff to respond in a timely manner to
Legislative issues regarding takeaways of City funding sources.
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the Day
Adjournment
It was requested that stafflook into the other two issues regarding Legislative
Digest responses.
The Mayor noted a request to add Orders of the Day to the Opening section on
the Council agenda. He explained that this would be after the Call to Order and
before the introductions.
Council consensus was to do this.
The Mayor reminded Councilmembers that the joint workshop with the Gilroy
Unified School District Board was rescheduled from June 21,2000 to July 19,
2000.
Councilmember G. Arellano noted a successful Father's Day Festival.
Councilman Pinheiro stated that a letter is being sent out requesting
appointments to the Visitors Bureau Board. He stated that two City Council
appointed persons would be needed. It was discussed that two Councilmembers
would be preferred for appointment to the Board, and Councilmember G. Arellano
volunteered to join Councilman Pinheiro on this Board.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 34
JUNE 2000
19 Study Session - Parks & Recreation Master Plan - 6:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers
19*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
27 SCRWA Meeting - CANCELLED
JULY 2000
3*Regular City Council Meeting - Rescheduled to July 10,2000
10 Study Session - Police Department - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
10*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
11 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
17 Presentation on the Open Space Authority - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
17*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
19 Quarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board -7:00 p.m., GUSD
Board Room, 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy
25 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
31 Tentative Study Session - Fee Schedule Update - 7:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers
AUGUST 2000
7*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
21 *Regular City Council Meeting - CANCELLED
22 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
SEPTEMBER 2000
5*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
12 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
18*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
26 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
At 12: 12 a.m., June 20, 2000, the Mayor adjourned the meeting.