Minutes 2003/11/03
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The following promoted employees were introduced: Hank Snow, Corporal,
Police Department and Chad Gallacinao, Corporal, Police Department.
Promoted
Employees
New Employees The following new employees were introduced: Brian Dutton, Police Officer,
Police Department; Jesus Contreras, Police Officer, Police Department; and Diana
Mora, Police Officer, Police Department.
Present: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig
Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W.
Springer - 7:02 p.m.
Roll Call
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on October 29,2003
at 11 :20 a.m.
Posting
Agenda
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Regular Meeting
November 3,2003
Gilroy, California
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The Mayor congratulated the Police Department for apprehending the cat
burglar that had been terrorizing the community.
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 Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, by
the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert
T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Roland Velasco and
Thomas W. Springer:
Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 20,2003;
Ord. 2003-20
Adopted Ordinance No. 2003-20 amending and revising the Gilroy Zoning
Ordinance and the Gilroy Zoning Map, City of Gilroy, applicant, Z 02-09;
ORDINANCE NO. 2003-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING AND REVISING
THE GILROY ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE GILROY ZONING MAP,
CITY OF GILROY, APPLICANT, Z 02-09.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Ord.2003-21 Adopted Ordinance No. 2003-21 approving an application for a change in
zoning designation from C3 (Shopping Center Commercial) to Rl (Single Family
Residential) on approximately 2.5 acres at 6555 Monterey Road, APN 799-46-
007, James Suner, applicant, Z 03-09;
ORDINANCE NO. 2003-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM C3 (SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL) TO Rl
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ON APPROXIMATELY 2.5 ACRES AT
6555 MONTEREY ROAD, APN 799-46-007, JAMES SUNER, APPLICANT, Z
03 -09.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Ord. 2003-22 Adopted Ordinance No. 2003-22 repealing Section 35 in its entirety and
adding a new Section 35 of the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance and establishing
regulations and standards for the processing of applications for Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities, Antennas, and Windmills at sites in the City of
Gilroy. City of Gilroy, applicant, Z 03-13;
ORDINANCE NO. 2003-22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REPEALING SECTION 35 IN
ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 35 OF THE GILROY
ZONING ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND
STANDARDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES, ANTENNAS, AND WINDMILLS AT
SITES IN THE CITY OF GILROY. CITY OF GILROY, APPLICANT, Z 03-13.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
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vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Budget
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Claim
Denied claim of Martin Corona;
Accept.Impr.
Tract 9270
Accepted Improvements, Tract 9270, Ronan and Taos Way, Sherrel Kirk;
Res. 2003-72
Adopted Resolution No. 2003-72 supporting a Statewide Ballot Initiative to
require voter approval before state government may take local tax funds;
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-72
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE TO REQUIRE VOTER
APPROVAL BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE LOCAL TAX
FUNDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 2003-73 Adopted Resolution No. 2003-73 to authorize those appointed members of the
City of Gilroy Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee to conduct
financial transactions on behalf of that Plan;
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-73
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO
AUTHORIZE THOSE APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF GILROY
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO
CONDUCT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THAT PLAN.
RASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Firefighters MOU Approved the Firefighters, Local 2805 Memorandum of Understanding;
Res. 2003-74 Adopted Resolution No. 2003-74 establishing the July 1, 2003; January 1,
2004; and July 1,2004 salary schedules for the Firefighters, Local 2805
employees;
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-74
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING THE JULY 1,2003; JANUARY 1, 2004; AND JULY 1,2004
SALARY SCHEDULES FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 2805
EMPLOYEES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Res. 2003-75 Adopted Resolution No. 2003-75 approving participation in the Local Agency
Investment Fund and naming City officials authorized to order deposits and
withdrawals;
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-75
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING P ARTICIP ATION IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT
FUND AND NAMING CITY OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO ORDER
DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Accept Site & Accepted the construction of the Site and Utility Improvements for the new
Utility Impr. Gilroy Police Station, Project No. 03-CDD-103, K.J. Woods Construction, Inc.
Gilroy Police
Station
The Mayor adjourned the City Council meeting to conduct proceedings under
the Development Authorities of the City of Gilroy.
Roll Call Present: Authoritymembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig
Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W.
Springer.
Res. 2003-02 Motion was made by Authoritymember Dillon, seconded by Authoritymember
Morales and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2003-02 approving participation in
the Local Agency Investment Fund and Authorizing certain officials to order
deposits and withdrawals.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-02
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL
AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
OFFICIALS TO ORDER DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
vote;
AYES: AUTHORlTYMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: AUTHORlTYMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: AUTHORlTYMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 2003-01 Motion was made by Authoritymember Morales, seconded by
Authoritymember Dillon and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2003-01 approving
participation in the Local Agency Investment Fund and Authorizing certain
officials to order deposits and withdrawals.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-01
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GILROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO ORDER DEPOSITS AND
WITHDRAWALS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2003, by the following
vote;
AYES: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER
NOES: AUTHORlTYMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: AUTHORlTYMEMBERS: NONE
Roll Call
Library Com.
Report
CEQA
Thresholds
Study
Public Art
Committee
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The Chairman adjourned the meeting of the Authorities and reconvened the
meeting of the Gilroy City Council.
Present: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig
Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W.
Springer.
Victor Valdez, Library Commission, noted that the Library is well used by the
community. He stated that the Library did not receive the Library Grant, but that
they will update the application and apply through the third application process.
He stated that the Library installed a new computer system. He explained that they
have been having problems with loitering around the front of the Library. He
commented on the ballot measure for Measure A in 2004. He thanked various
staff members for their assistance to the Commission.
The Mayor noted a CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Thresholds
of Significance Study and CEQA review procedure recommendations. City of
Gilroy, applicant, M 02-08.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Arellano
and carried to continue action to March 15, 2004 at the request of staff
The Mayor noted a request for removal of a Public Art Committee member.
Motion was made by Councilman Arellano, seconded by Councilman Dillon
and carried (Councilmembers Dillon, Gartman, and Springer voting no) to
continue this item to the meeting of December 15, 2003 at the request of the
Public Art Committee member.
Salary Freeze The Mayor noted an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to
place a freeze on salary increases for members of the City Council and the Mayor
for the Fiscal Year of 2004-2005.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried 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 Morales, seconded by Councilman Arellano
and carried to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
placing a freeze on salary increases for members of the City Council and the Mayor
for the Fiscal Year of 2004-2005.
The Mayor noted Item IX.B.6. and displayed the ceremonial ribbon cutting
scissors made by Valeria Newell.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
Letter from Assemblymember Salinas regarding the City of Gilroy letter of
opposition to AB 1160;
Letter from Assemblymember Salinas regarding the City of Gilroy letter of
opposition to SB 18; and
Letter to Governor Elect Schwarzenegger requesting the VLF and sales tax
revenues not be reduced, which would jeopardize the City of Gilroy public health
and safety programs.
Customer Service:
Letter of thanks from Sgt. Phil Cooke, Santa Clara Police Department, to
Officer Mike Terasaki for support during a bank robbery investigation.
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Informational items:
Letter from the Association of Bay Area Governments regarding the
Certification of the ABAG Elections;
Letter from Charter Communications regarding upcoming changes to their
channel lineup;
City of Gilroy Investment Report dated September, 2003;
Letter of acceptance of a gift of ceremonial ribbon cutting scissors to the City
of Gilroy from Valeria Newell; and
Letter from the League of California Cities announcing the appointment of Fire
Chief Clet to a one-year term on the Public Safety Policy Committee.
Retreat Agenda The City Administrator distributed the agenda for the Gilroy City
CouncillPolice & Fire Departments Retreat for November 21, 2003.
The City Administrator distributed a listing of updated population figures for
future discussions on the Nexus studies.
The Mayor noted that tomorrow is election day and asked the citizens to get
out to vote.
Councilman Dillon asked that the citizens get out to vote.
Councilman Morales noted that he attended the ABAG General Assembly
meeting, and that their theme was the importance of starting to think regionally,
including smart growth. He asked citizens to show their democracy by voting
tomorrow. He congratulated all the candidates for running in this election.
Councilman Arellano noted an article in the Dispatch about campaign signs
missing, which stated that it was probably kids and vandalism. He stated that
stealing and destroying signs is un-American. He asked that all citizens get out
and vote tomorrow.
Councilman Pinheiro asked the citizens to get out and vote.
Councilman Gartman thanked his colleagues for their support on the statewide
ballot initiative. He asked the citizens to get out and vote and expressed the best
ofluck to all the candidates.
Councilman Velasco expressed the best of luck to all candidates and asked the
citizens to get out and vote.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
NOVEMBER 2003
3 Study Session - 2004 CDBG Prioritization Process and Santa Teresa
Boulevard Update - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
3*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
12 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
17 Study Session - Review and Approve Redesign Documents and Draft Master
Plan Update Alternatives for the new Police Facility - 6:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers
17*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
18 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior
Center
19 Neighborhood District Task Force -7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
21 Joint City CouncillPolice Department/Fire Department Mini-Retreat - 9:00
a.m., Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 7471 Monterey Street
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25 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy (TENTATIVELY
CANCELLED)
DECEMBER 2003
1 Reception for Outgoing and Incoming Mayor and Councilmembers - 6: 00
p.m., City Hall Foyer
1 *Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8 Interviews for Boards/Commissions - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
9 SCR W A Meeting - 7: 3 0 a. m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
9 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior
Center
15*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
16 Neighborhood District Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
23 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy (TENTATIVELY
CANCELLED)
JANUARY 2004
5*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
12 Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop on the Glen-Loma Ranch
Specific Plan - 6:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
13 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
13 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior
Center
16 Annual Retreat - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 6070 Monterey
Street, Gilroy, (dinner at 6:00 p.m. -location to be determined)
17 Annual Retreat - 8:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 6070 Monterey
Street, Gilroy
20*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
20 Neighborhood District Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
26 Study Session - Master PlanslNexus Study Review - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City
Council Chambers
27 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
Adjournment At 7:35 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 799-07-060 and 061, west side of Monterey Street, between Fifth
and Sixth Streets, Gilroy, California
Agency Negotiator: Jay Baksa
Negotiating Parties: City of Gilroy, Michael and Maria C. Bertolone
Matter Under Negotiation: Price and Acquisition
At 7:42 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting and announced that no action
had been taken in the Closed Session, and further adjourned the meeting to the
next regularly scheduled meeting of November 17, 2003.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s RHONDA PELLIN, CMC
City Clerk