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Minutes 2003/11/17 8152 Posting Agenda Roll Call Regular Meeting November 17, 2003 Gilroy, California The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on November 12, 2003 at 3 :05 p.m. 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. New Employees The following new employees were introduced: Michael Goodhue, Senior Civil Engineer, Community Development Department and Charles Hurley, Fire Division Chief, Fire Department. Target Stores The Mayor noted a presentation by Target Stores of a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 for support of the Summer Concert Series. Hunger & The Mayor presented a proclamation for Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Homelessness Week - November 16-22, 2003 to Sean Charpentier, Emergency Housing Awareness Consortium. Week Employee Award Consent Calendar Minutes Budget Ord.2003-23 The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of November, 2003 to Alison Comerford, Senior Police Records Technician, Police Department. 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. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, with two minor amendments to Item III.H., 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 of the Regular Council Meeting of November 3,2003; Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended; Adopted Ordinance No. 2003-23 placing a freeze on salary increases for members of the City Council and the Mayor for the Fiscal Year of2004-2005; ORDINANCE NO. 2003-23 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. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th 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.2003-76 Adopted Resolution No. 2003-76 supporting the proposed restructuring of the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors; RESOLUTION NO. 2003-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING OF THE SANTA 8153 CLARA COUNTY VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th 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.Impr. Accepted Improvements, Village Green, Santa Teresa Blvd./Hecker Pass Village Green Road, DMA Gilroy Partners, LLC; Res.2003-77 Adopted Resolution No. 2003-77 adopting the City of Gilroy Bicycle/ Pedestrian Transportation Plan and committing the required ten percent (10%) local matching funds as required by Caltrans for the Bicycle Transportation Account (BT A) 2004-05 Grant Funding Program; RESOLUTION NO. 2003-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE CITY OF GILROY BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND COMMITTING THE REQUIRED TEN PERCENT (10%) LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS AS REQUIRED BY CALTRANS FOR THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA) 2004-05 GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th 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.2003-78 Adopted Resolution No. 2003-78 supporting the application for grant funds for the Murray-Hayden Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 and 2002 Resources Bond Act for the Remastered Planned Youth Center; RESOLUTION NO. 2003-78 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MURRAY -HAYDEN PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 AND 2002 RESOURCES BOND ACT FOR THE REMASTERED PLANNED YOUTH CENTER. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th 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.2003-79 Adopted Resolution No. 2003-79 repealing Resolution No. 1093 and adopting the City of Gilroy Records Retention Guidelines which authorize the destruction of old records which are no longer required to be retained by the City. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1093 AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF GILROY RECORDS RETENTION GUIDELINES WHICH AUTHORIZE THE DESTRUCTION OF OLD RECORDS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO BE RETAINED BY THE CITY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 2003, by the following 8154 Pub.Hearing Z 03-02 Pub.Hearing TM 03-01 A/S 03-20 Pub.Hearing Z 03-15 vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on a Zone Change request to rezone 1.9 acres, located on Church Street at the terminus of Woodworth Way, from Rl (Single Family Residential) to Rl - PUD (Single Family Residential- Planned Unit Development). Mark Hewell, applicant, Z 03-02. The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Mark Hewell stated that he concurs with staff and that he is in agreement with all the conditions. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving Z 03-02. The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on a Tentative Map request to subdivide 1.9 acres into 11 single family residential lots, zoned Rl (Single Family Residential), located on Church Street at the terminus of Woodworth Way. Mark Hewell, applicant, TM 03-01. The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving TM 03 -0 1. The Mayor deviated from the regular order of the agenda to accommodate interested persons in the audience. The Mayor noted an Architectural & Site review request to allow the construction of 11 single family homes on property zoned Rl (Single Family Residential) located on Church Street at the terminus of Woodworth Way. Mark Hewell, applicant, A/S 03-20. The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper. Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving A/S 03-20. The Mayor returned to the regular order of the agenda. The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on a Zone Change request to rezone 19.2 acres from Al (Agriculture) to Rl - PUD (Single Family Residential- Planned Unit Development) on property located between Miller Avenue and Mesa Road, north of Thomas Road, at Santa Teresa Boulevard. Mesa Ridge Investors, LLC, applicant, Z 03-15. Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Arellano and carried to continue Z 03-15 to the meeting of December 15, 2003, due to continuance at the Planning Commission. Pub.Hearing TM 02-11 Pub. Hearing TM 03 -03 Open Space Program 8155 The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on a Tentative Map request to subdivide 19.2 acres into 60 single family residential lots on property zoned Al (Agriculture) located between Miller Avenue and Mesa Road, north of Thomas Road, at Santa Teresa Boulevard. Mesa Ridge Investors, LLC, applicant, TM 02-11. Motion was made by Councilman Arellano, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to continue TM 02-11 to the meeting of December 15, 2003, due to continuance at the Planning Commission. The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on a Tentative Map request to subdivide 4. 12 acres into 16 single family residential lots on property zoned Rl (Single Family Residential) located on the southwest corner of Tatum Avenue and Wren Avenue. Stewart Fahmy, applicant, TM 03-03. The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner I Polubinsky. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving TM 03-03. The Mayor noted a Conservation and Open Space Easement Program: Agricultural Mitigation Policy as recommended by the Agricultural Task Force and as outlined in the General Plan Environmental Impact review, establishing the criteria for mitigation of agricultural lands converted to urban uses. City of Gilroy, applicant, M 02-12. Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to continue action on this request to March 15, 2004, at the request of staff. SHE 03-01 The Mayor noted a Senior Housing Exemption to allot 44 senior housing units (16 duettes and 28 apartment units) on 4.8 acres, zoned Rl (Single Family Residential), located at 9325 Monterey Street. Salvatore Oliveri, applicant, SHE 03-01. The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin. Milton Mintz, representing the owners of the property, reviewed the proposed projects to be built in the area, noting that the applicant was not in opposition to the proposed transitional housing center to be built next to this property. Jeff King, architect, commended staff for their assistance with this project. Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Arellano and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving SHE 03-01. Jt.Prosecution! The Mayor noted a request for approval of a Joint ProsecutionlDefense Defense Confidentiality Agreement. Confidentiality Agreement The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to approve a Joint ProsecutionlDefense Confidentiality Agreement. The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same: Customer Service: 8156 Email of thanks from Christopher M. Cote to Jay Baksa for structuring a great operation, noting that several departments have been helping him with various projects. Informational items: Letter to the Editor in the Gilroy Dispatch by John Walski regarding Jenny Liu's water bill problem; Gilroy Economic Development Corporation minutes of October 10,2003; Letter from Bob Wilson, The Wilson Group, LLC, regarding assistance in securing a new library grant; and Letter to Larry Stone, Santa Clara County Controller - Treasurer, requesting a Welfare Exemption for Bonfante Gardens, Inc. SCRWA 9-23-03 The minutes of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority meeting of September 23,2003 were noted. Downtown Plan The report of the Downtown Specific Plan meeting of October 14, 2003 was 10-14-03 noted. The City Administrator asked to make sure that all the Councilmembers received the information via Email regarding the PG & E construction. He requested Councilmembers call the City Clerk to sign up for a pre-retreat interview time with the facilitator for December 11, 2003. The Mayor stated that it has been a pleasure and congratulated all the winners in the election. He stated that it looks like a great Council coming up. He commented that it has been a pleasure serving with all of the City Councilmembers for the last four years as Mayor and the previous four years as Councilmember and wished them all the best. Councilman Morales reminded the community that the Salvation Army and St. Joseph's are in need at this time of year. Councilman Arellano thanked the Council for working together for the last four years. He stated that the time has been pleasurable and challenging. He thanked the people for voting and allowing him to serve the last four years. Councilman Gartman congratulated the winners of the election. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and asked that they be safe in their travels. Councilman Velasco thanked the citizens for voting and the candidates for running. He noted the article in Western City Magazine regarding the statewide ballot initiative. The Mayor stated that it is difficult out there for a lot of folks and asked the citizens to help those in need and those less fortunate. The Mayor noted the following meetings/events: *Meeting will be televised on Channel 17 NOVEMBER 2003 17*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 18 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers 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 25 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy (CANCELLED) 1 Adjournment 8157 DECEMBER 2003 1 Reception for Outgoing and Incoming Mayor and Councilmembers - 6:00 p.m., City Hall Foyer 1 *Regular City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers (NOTE TIME CHANGE) 8 Interviews for Boards/Commissions - 6:00 p.m., Senior Center Main Hall (NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION) 9 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 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 SCR W A Meeting - 7: 3 0 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy (TENT A TIVEL Y CANCELLED) JANUARY 2004 5*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 12 Joint City CouncillPlanning 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 At 8:22 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, , ti:lUlA,du,- /s RHONDA PELLIN, CMC City Clerk