Minutes 2000/09/18
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Regular Meeting
September 18, 2000
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
Posting
Agenda
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on September 13,2000
at 4:30 p,m.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Peter D. Arellano (arrived at
7:05 p.m.), Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Anthony C. Sudol III, Roland
Velasco (arrived at 7:03 p,m,), and Thomas W. Springer - 7:02 p.m.
The Mayor noted that under New Business, application A/S 00-25 will be
heard along with TM 99-14 under Public Hearings.
New. Emp. The Mayor introduced new employees Jacqueline Bretschneider, Fire Marshal,
Community Development Department; Rubil Diaz, Equipment Mechanic,
Administrative Services Department; Misty Sampaolo, Public Safety
Communicator Trainee, Police Department; Walter Montti, Police Officer, Police
Department; and Walter Stanford, Police Officer, Police Department.
Proc.-Undoing The Mayor noted a proclamation for Undoing Racism Day, September 20,
Racism Day 2000 which was previously presented.
Emp. Award The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of September, 2000,
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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.
Consent
Calendar
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved, with a change to Item D. from "the northwest corner" to "the northeast
corner", 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
Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of September 5, 2000;
Ord.2000-12
Adopted Ordinance No. 2000-12 approving an application for a change in the
zoning designation from Rl!R2, Single Family/Two Family Residential, to Rl!R2-
PUD, Single Family/Two Family Residential-Planned Unit Development, on
approximately 1.68 acres, APN 841-07-035. Alfonso Almeida, applicant, Z 00-02;
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE IN THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM Rl!R2, SINGLE FAMILY/TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, TO Rl!R2-PUD, SINGLE FAMILY/TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL-PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ON APPROXIMATELY
1.68 ACRES, APN 841-07-035. ALFONSO ALMEIDA, APPLICANT, Z 00-02.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Ord.2000-13 Adopted Ordinance No. 2000-13 approving an application for a change in the
zoning designation from Rl, Single Family Residential, to RI-PUD, Single Family
Residential-Planned Unit Development, on approximately 9.78 acres, APN 790-
04-070. Cotswold L.L.c., applicant, Z 00-05;
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE IN THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM Rl, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RI-PUD,
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ON
APPROXIMATELY 9.78 ACRES, APN 790-04-070. COTSWOLD L.L.c.,
APPLICANT, Z 00-05.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 2000-59 Adopted Resolution No. 2000-59 approving TM 00-03, a Tentative Map to
create thirty-three single-family lots on approximately 9.78 acres located at the
northeast corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Mantelli Drive, APN 790-04-070,
Cotswold L.L.c., applicant;
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 00-03, A TENTATIVE MAP TO CREATE THIRTY-THREE
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 9.78 ACRES LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SANTA TERESA BOULEVARD AND
MANTELLI DRIVE, APN 790-04-070, COTSWOLD L.L.C., APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 2000-60 Adopted Resolution No. 2000-60 approving A/S 00-18 (PUD), an application
for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
involving approximately 9.78 acres, APN 790-04-070, Cotswold LLC, applicant;
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 00-18 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 9.78 ACRES, APN 790-04-070,
COTSWOLD LLC, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Accept Impr. Accepted Improvements, Monterey Road and Farrell Avenue Traffic Signal,
Monterey/ Project No. 99-CDD-500, Don Chapin Co., Inc;
Farrell Traffic
Signal
Res. 2000-61 Adopted Resolution No. 2000-61 establishing a stop control for the
northbound Monterey Road turn lane to eastbound Luchessa Avenue in the City of
Gilroy pursuant to Section 15.40 of the City Code;
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A STOP
CONTROL FOR THE NORTHBOUND MONTEREY ROAD TURN LANE TO
EASTBOUND LUCHESSA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF GILROY PURSUANT
TO SECTION 15.40 OF THE CITY CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Budget
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Prop.Imp.Agr. Approved Property Improvement Agreement No. 2000-36 and Improvement
No.2000-36 Plans, Tract Map No. 9286, APN 810-43-003, Summerhill Gilroy, LLC; and
Tract Map 9286
Prop.Imp.Agr. Approved Property Improvement Agreement No. 2000-34 and Improvement
No.2000-34 Plans, 800 Eighth Street, APN 841-12-053, Joe Rocha.
Com. Services
Dept. Report
Pub. Hearing
TM 99-14
A/S 00-25
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Community Services Director Connelly introduced Joe Kline and Jim Craig.
He noted that they anticipate receiving about 25 applications for the youth
Commission. Joe Kline, Public Information Coordinator, reviewed the City's web
site, and commented on planned changes for the future. Jim Craig, Operations
Services Manager, noted that the chip seal program will start soon. He
commented on the new street sweeping program and the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Board. He noted that they are working on a cross-training program for
the operations area. He commented on improvements to our facilities.
The Mayor deviated from the regular order of the agenda to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
a Vesting Tentative Map request to subdivide approximately 21.4 acres into a 58-
lot single family residential subdivision with open space areas, on property zoned
Rl/OS-PUD (Single Family Residential/Open Space-Planned Unit Development),
located on Luchessa Avenue, east of Greenfield Road. Thomas Road Properties,
applicant, TM 99-14.
The Mayor noted a request for a Planned Unit Development Architectural and
Site design review approval to construct 58 single family residences on property
zoned Rl/OS-PUD (Single Family Residential/Open Space-Planned Unit
Development), located on Luchessa Avenue, east of Greenfield Road. Thomas
Road Properties, applicant, A/S 00-25.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
John Donohoe, RJA, reviewed the project and gave a presentation on the
project.
Amos Brown stated that the developer will be destroying this property. He
stated that the homes do not belong there if the soundwall is needed to protect
them.
Arminta Jensen, RJA, reviewed the soundwall, noting that there is not enough
room to have a berm at this location.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember G. Arellano stated that she is pleased that the developer has
listened to the Council and staff.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Velasco and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving TM 99-14 with conditions.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving A/S 00-25 with
conditions.
At 9:32 p.m., the Mayor called for a five minute recess, after which he recalled
the meeting to order.
The Mayor returned to the regular order of the agenda.
Bid- Train Depot The City Administrator presented a recommendation to authorize staff to
negotiate and sign a lease agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for lease of the
Gilroy Train Depot.
Councilman Pinheiro recused himself from discussion and vote on this issue.
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Administrative Services Director Dorn explained that the City had only
received one proposal, which was from Greyhound, Inc. He introduced Tighe
Boyle from Greyhound.
Tighe Boyle, Greyhound, Inc., stated that Greyhound is committed to making
sure this proposal works. He stated that he wanted to help make the station viable.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to authorize staff to negotiate a lease
agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for lease of the Gilroy Train Depot.
Councilman Pinheiro returned to his seat at the dais.
Pub. Hearing
TM 00-05
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing 01}.
a Vesting Tentative Map request to subdivide approximately 7.2 acres into a 33-10t
single family residential subdivision, on property zoned RI-PUD (Single Family
Residential-Planned Unit Development), located along Muirfield Way, within the
Eagle Ridge development. Eagle Ridge Development Corporation LLC and
Shapell Industries Inc., applicants, TM 00-05.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planning Division Manager
Faus.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Susan Mineta, Shapell Industries, noted that approval of this map will allow
them to complete construction of this street.
(At 10:15 p.m. Councilman Sudol left the Council Chambers, and returned at
10: 18 p.m.)
Amos Brown stated that there should be a fire station provided by this project.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Velasco and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving TM 00-05 with conditions.
Streetscape Kristi Abrams, Traffic Engineer gave a presentation on the Streetscape Design
Design - for the Monterey Street Improvement Project.
Monterey Street
Res. 2000-62 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-62 approving TM 99-05, a Tentative
Map to create nine single-family lots on approximately 1.68 acres located at the
southeast corner of Lewis Street and Rogers Lane, APN 841-07-035, Alfonso
Almeida, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 99-05, A TENTATIVE MAP TO CREATE NINE SINGLE-
FAMILY LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 1.68 ACRES LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LEWIS STREET AND ROGERS LANE, APN
841-07-035, ALFONSO ALMEIDA, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: VELASCO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Res. 2000-63 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-63 approving A/S 00-12 (PUD), an
application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) for the development of three single-family homes, four duplexes, and two
private streets on 1.68 acres, APN 841-07-035, Alfonso Almeida, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 00-12 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, FOUR
DUPLEXES, AND TWO PRIVATE STREETS ON 1.68 ACRES, APN 841-07-
035, ALFONSO ALMEIDA, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: VELASCO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Velasco stated for the record that he is not opposed to the
Almeida project, but stated that it is the wrong project at the wrong time. He
stated that the neighborhood needs to be strengthened.
Radiation Community Development Director Allen reviewed a request by Radiation
Detection Co. Detection Company for an Economic Incentive.
Barrie Laing stated that he is anticipating the move to Gilroy. He explained
that their business plan is to make their business competitive. He noted that he
anticipates the business to expand to 65-70 employees.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried to approve terms and direct staff to prepare an economic
incentive agreement for Radiation Detection Company.
Self-Sufficiency The Mayor noted a discussion of Self-Sufficiency Center contracts with the
Center City of San Jose and NOVA Private Industry Council.
The City Administrator reviewed the history of working with the NOVA PIC,
and our need to also contract with a new agency to administer these programs. He
explained that the City of Gilroy would be the conduit for disbursement of the
grant money.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman P.
Arellano and carried to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a contract
with the City of San Jose in the amount of $327,894 and with Nova PIC in the
amount of $64,500.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman P.
Arellano and carried to authorize the recruitment and hiring of a new position
entitled Grant Management Specialist and authorize the hiring of a contractual
Case Worker.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
Letter to Governor Gray Davis requesting his veto on SB 1621; and
League of California Cities Priority Focus #8-2000 dated September 1,2000.
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Customer Service:
E-mail from Adele Acosta to Officer Bozzo for dealing with a difficult
situation;
Letter of appreciation from Phyllis Kelly, Gilroy Foods, to Susan Black for her
thank you letter;
Memo of appreciation from Chief Giusiana to All Gilroy Police Department
Employees for the smoothest Garlic Festival ever;
E-mail to Yvette Gonzales from Vivian Sanchez for her professional and
informative presentation on "Disaster Preparedness"; and
E-mail of appreciation to Art Gillespie from Lisa Jensema recognizing Yvette
Gonzales in teaching Pediatric CPR class.
Informational items:
Letter to District Attorney George Kennedy supporting the concept of formulating
guidelines regulating residential treatment facilities within neighborhoods;
Information from the Advisory Council of the Council on Aging;
Pacific Gas and Electric Notice of Distribution Performance Standards
Application dated September 5, 2000; and
Certificate of Appreciation to KTEH San Jose Public Television for their
donation of Spanish books for the City of Gilroy's Mujeres Pueden program.
Personnel Com. The minutes of the Personnel Commission meeting of July 10, 2000 were
7-10-00 noted.
Planning Com. The report of the Planning Commission meeting of September 7, 2000 was
9- 7 -00 noted.
The City Administrator distributed RDO information for next Monday's study
session. He noted the need to set a mini-retreat with the Police Department, which
was tentatively set for November 17,2000 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. He stated that
the City has received additional COPS money ($125,000 over three years) in the
area of School Liaison for DARE and on-campus programs.
City Adm. Comp. The Mayor noted a recommendation and Authorization to increase the City
Increase Administrator's compensation.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Sudol and
carried to authorize increasing the City Administrator's compensation by the City
of Gilroy paying 6% of the base salary to Deferred Compensation.
The Mayor noted a request from AAUW to move the City/School District
liaison meeting from October 18, 2000, due to an election forum they had
scheduled. It was agreed to try to schedule it after the election on a Thursday.
The Mayor stated that he has tickets for an Oakland As vs. Texas Rangers baseball
game on September 30, 2000. He announced that anyone wishing to receive two
free tickets per person to call the City Clerk.
Councilmember G. Arellano reminded everyone that this Friday night is the
Pasta Extravaganza downtown. She noted that she went to a CODE meeting and
they tried to take money away from Gilroy. She noted the Library expansion is
on-gomg.
Adjournment
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Councilmember Pinheiro stated that the Visitors Bureau had a retreat last week
and it went well. He thanked the City Administrator for facilitating the retreat. He
noted that the Visitors Bureau is accepting applications for the new Executive
Director.
Councilman Morales thanked the taxpayers and the City Clerk for organizing
the League of California Cities conference trip. He stated that the City of Gilroy
needs a City flag.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
SEPTEMBER 2000
18*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
25 Study Session - Review of the League of California Cities Conference - 6:00
p.m., Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room
25 Study Session - Initial Discussion on the RDO Numerical Limits for 2004-
2013 - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room
26 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
OCTOBER 2000
2 Study Session - Police Department - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
2*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
10 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
16*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
18 Ouarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board -7:00 p.m.,
Temporary Environmental Education Center (TEEC) building at the Ranch
Site, Christmas Hill Park, 7049 Miller Avenue, Gilroy (chan2ed to 11-27-00)
24 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
23 Study Session - Economic Incentive Annual Review - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy
Senior Center Meeting Room
23 Study Session - Design Standards for High Density Housing -7:00 p.m.,
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room
NOVEMBER 2000
6*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
13 Study Session - Affordability Housing Exemption - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior
Center Meeting Room
14 SCRWAMeeting -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
DECEMBER 2000
4*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
11 Interviews for Boards/Commissions -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 11:40 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk