09/17/2014 Historic Heritage Committee Regular Meeting Adopted 01/21/2015Preliminary Minutes
Historic Heritage Committee Meeting
September 17, 2014 at 4:30 P.M.
I. OPEN MEETING
Chair Nicole Robinson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Planning Technician Kelsey Heyd reported that the agenda for the Regular Historic Heritage
Committee meeting of September 17, 2014 was posted on Friday September 12, 2014 at
9:55 a.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Committee Member Steve Ashford, Chair Nicole Robinson, Committee Member
Paul Kloecker
Absent: Committee Member Edith Edde, Committee Member Peter Leroe-Muñoz
Staff Present: Planning Division Manager Sue Martin, Planning Technician Kelsey Heyd,
Planner I Valerie Negrete
III. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES: June 18, 2014
Motion on Item III
Motion: to approve the minutes of June 18, 2014 as written
Moved by Committee Member Paul Kloecker, seconded by Chair Nicole Robinson
Vote: Motion carried 3-0-0-2
Yes: Chair Nicole Robinson, Committee Member Steve Ashford, Committee Member Paul
Kloecker
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Committee Member Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Committee Member Edith Edde
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IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC:
Connie Rogers inquired about a URM building located downtown at 7401 Monterey Street
and whether the other URM buildings downtown will be coming before the Committee for
review. She also had two suggestions for the Committee and staff. She asked for the
historic inventory to be updated and also that the borders of the Historic district and
properties could be more visible on the City’s maps.
Planning Manager Sue Martin addressed Rogers’ map inquiry, informing her that the City is
working on updating the GIS servers and the historic layer is on the list for revisions.
Planner I Valerie Negrete addressed Rogers’ questions regarding 7401 Monterey Street
and the downtown.
Committee Member Steve Ashford provided video of the brick demolition at 7401 Monterey.
Chair Nicole Robinson introduced Mayor Don Gage for his annual presentation to the
Committee.
Mayor Don Gage asked the Committee if they had any questions for him regarding the City.
Chair Nicole Robinson asked the Mayor about development in the Downtown.
Committee Member Steve Ashford inquired about the potential to contract an architect
and/or engineer to assist with the review of historic and URM buildings.
Chair Nicole Robinson asked about entertainment and what types of activities we’re doing
to attract people to Gilroy.
Planning Manager Sue Martin mentioned the Gilroy 2040 website and the forum available
for citizens to provide their ideas and input.
Chair Nicole Robinson inquired about public transportation and access to and from other
major cities in the Bay Area.
Mayor Don Gage completed his presentation.
Chair Nicole Robinson closed the Public Comment period.
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None
VIII. ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC HERITAGE COMMITTEE:
Miscellaneous information and updates (no action)
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IX. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT:
Miscellaneous information and updates (no action)
ADJOURNMENT at 5:36 p.m. to the Next Regular Meeting of October 15, 2014 at 4:30
p.m.
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Kelsey Heyd, Planning Technician