Minutes 1997/12/15
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Ro II Call
New Emp.
Emp. Award
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Res. 97-65
Regular Meeting
December 15, 1997
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Lee Neish, Gilroy United Methodist Church, gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on December II,
1997 at 3:46 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles
S. Morales, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Anthony C. Sudol III, and
K. A. Mike Gilroy - 7:01 p.m.
The Mayor introduced new employee Susan Stearns, Clerk Typist I -
Administrative Services Department.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of November, 1997,
to Randy Newell, Senior Custodian, Administrative Services Department.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe
Arellano, Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles S. Morales, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas
W. Springer, Anthony C. Sudol III, and K. A. Mike Gilroy:
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 1, 1997;
Adopted Resolution No. 97-65 authorizing the City Administrator to execute
Program Supplement Agreement No. 010 to Administering Agency-State
Agreement No. 04-5034, required for all projects receiving Federal funds through
the State;
RESOLUTION NO. 97-65
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 010 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-
STATE AGREEMENT NO. 04-5034, REQUIRED FOR ALL PROJECTS
RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDS THROUGH THE STATE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 1997, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Contract-Grant Approved the request to contract for grant writing services with Griffin Grant
Writing Writing & Consulting, Inc. (GGW&C, Inc.).
Arts & Culture Arline Silva, representing the Arts & Culture Commission, gave her semi-
Com. Report annual report on the commission. She reported on the Arts and Culture needs
assessment survey, noting that many cities are adding this as an element to their
General Plan.
Virginia Wright discussed her work on the cultural arts master plan.
Pub. Hearing
M 97-12/
AHE 97-03
Pub.Hearing
Z 97-05
A/S 97-55
Pub. Hearing
M 97-09/
AHE 97-02
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The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on an Affordable Housing Exemption from ROO application pursuant to
Zoning Ordinance Section 50.62(b)(3), for the purpose of constructing 21 low-
income housing units intended to serve the developmentally disabled, on property
located on the west side of Kern Avenue, north of Mantelli Drive, presently zoned
R 1 (Single Family Residential), and proposed for rezoning to R3-PUD (Medium
Density Residential-Planned Unit Development). Beverly Working/ Gloria
Bentinck/South County Housing Corp., applicants, M 97-12/AHE 97-03.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to continue the request to January 5, 1998, at the request of
the applicant.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on a Zone Change request to rezone approximately 1.3 acres of a larger
site from its current Rl (Single Family Residential) zoning designation, to R3-
PUD (Medium Density Residential-Planned Unit Development), for the purpose
of constructing 21 low-income apartment units intended to serve the
developmentally disabled, on property located on the west side of Kern A venue,
north of Mantelli Drive. Beverly Working/Gloria Bentinck/South County
Housing Corporation, applicants, Z 97-05.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to continue the request to January 5, 1998, at the request of
the applicant.
The Mayor deviated from the regular order of business to accommodate
similar projects to be reviewed together.
The Mayor noted a request for Architectural and Site (PUD) Design Review
approval to allow the construction of 21 low income apartment units intended to
serve the developmentally disabled, on property located on Kern A venue, north of
Mantelli Drive, currently zoned Rl (Single Family Residential), proposed to be
rezoned R3-PUD (Medium Density Residential-Planned Unit Development).
Beverly Working/Gloria Bentinck/South County Housing Corp., applicants, A/S
97-55.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried to continue the request to January 5, 1998, at the request of the
applicant.
The Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda.
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), to exempt the construction of 75 affordable
apartment units from the Residential Development Ordinance (ROO) competition
process, on property zoned Rl (Single Family Residential) and located on the
west side of Monterey Road, north of Farrell Avenue, at 9345 Monterey Road.
Central Valley Corporation, applicant, M 97-09/AHE 97-02.
The staffreport was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin, noting
that the applicant would like to change this to a senior citizen housing project.
City Attorney Call on stated that Council may want this to go back to the
Planning Commission for further review.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
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RD 94-05
Res. 97-66
A/S 97-59
Geary Coates, representing the applicant, stated that he would like to defer and
make comments at the Planning Commission.
Loretta Goolsby, 9053 Freeman Court, stated that she is opposed to the
project, and is concerned that several years in the future, this will be changed from
senior housing to low-cost housing.
Nancy Johnson, 9315 Church Street, stated that she is opposed to the project.
Richard Mackie, stated that he is in favor of the request.
Glen Burkhardt, 158 Hennessy Way, stated that he is opposed to the request.
Cory Johnson, Las Animas Avenue, stated that there is a lot of growth in the
north end of town, and it is not fair to construct this project at this location.
Edna Holcomb, 195 Farrell Avenue, requested a guarantee for the number of
years in the future that the senior housing requirement would stay in effect.
Ellen De Silva, 830 Greystone Court, stated that if Gilroy has a policy of
distributing housing throughout community, we also need to disburse low end
housing.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to refer the project back to the Planning Commission for reevaluation
with full Public Hearings and development of information on the proposed change
to senior housing, including various controls to insure that the project remain
senior housing, as well as information on the diversity of unit type and
architectural styles proposed for the development, and the need for the number
and type of units proposed under the new proposal.
The Mayor noted a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving amendment to RD 94-05, Glen-Lorna Group.
Councilman Sudol recused himself from this application.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to adopt Resolution No. 97-66 approving amendment to RD 94-05,
Glen-Lorna Group.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO RD 94-05, GLEN-LOMA GROUP.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 1997, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD, MORALES, SPRINGER, and
GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, ROWLISON
COUNCILMEMBERS: SUDOL
The Mayor noted Architectural and Site review approval to construct six (6)
single-family dwellings, ranging from 1,495 sq.ft. to 6,630 sq.ft., on property
located along Mesa Road, south of Thomas Road and west of Santa Teresa
Boulevard. Albert Fortino, applicant, A/S 97-59.
The staffreport was noted and further explained by Planner I Stice.
Councilmember Arellano stated for the record that she commends the
Planning Commission for presenting several elevations.
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Gene Wells, Mesa Road, on behalf of the applicant, commended staff for their
work on this project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving the request.
M 97-14
The Mayor noted a request for direction regarding a proposed residential
project that would involve property located within two existing commercial PUDs
(PO-PUD and C3-PUD). The two PUDs each have undeveloped acreage and are
located at the southeast corner of First Street and Wren A venue, and acreage
immediately to the south. Glen Loma Corporation, M 97-14.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planning Services
Manager Faus, who first wished his wife a Happy Birthday.
Tim Filice explained the senior housing project.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to approve option # 1 as presented in the staff report.
Bd./Com. The Mayor noted discussion for appointments of Board Members and
Appointments Commissioners for terms expiring January 1, 1998 and Unexpired Vacancies.
City Attorney Callon explained why the voting will need to be in public.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried to appoint Elizabeth Barratt, Jesse A. Garcia, and Arline Silva
to the Arts and Culture Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried to appoint Robert T. Dillon to the Library Commission.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried to appoint Sohail (Sunny) Khandwala and Alfred Navaroli to
the Parks and Recreation Commission, and to also reopen the application period
to fill the third vacancy.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to appoint Debi Murray and Roxie Thomas to the Personnel
Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to appoint Craig Gartman and Cat Tucker to the Planning
Commission.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to appoint John 1. Holson, Jr. to the Building Board of Appeals.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried to appoint Paul Kloecker and Lael McCormack to the Physically
Challenged Board of Appeals.
Council Adv. The Mayor noted appointments to Council Advisory Committees.
Committee
Appointments Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to approve appointments as recommended, including Councilmember
Arellano as alternate to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency Policy
Advisory Committee and Councilmember Arellano representative and
Councilman Springer alternate to the Santa Clara Council Library Joint Powers
Authority.
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Bikeway Master The Mayor noted discussion of adding certain street segments to the City-wide
Plan Bikeway Master Plan.
The staff report was noted and further explained by City Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried to authorize Class II bike lane striping of the street segments
noted on Exhibit I in the staff memorandum of December 9, 1997 where adequate
roadway width is available with allowance of Class III bike route designations on
roadways with inadequate cross section width.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
Olga Carrillo
VTA
The Mayor noted a letter from Olga Carrillo requesting discussion on the
Route 68 bus schedule.
Councilmember Arellano stated that Ms. Carrillo wants to be notified when
VT A makes a change.
Councilman Springer stated that we should also put bus schedule changes on
Channel 34.
Greg Toscano The Mayor noted a letter from Greg Toscano requesting discussion of the
Community Services Department Youth Basketball Program, and specifically
selection procedure for coaches.
The Mayor'noted that Mr. Toscano requested this be continued to the January
5, 1998 meeting.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Customer Service:
Letters of commendation to City of Gilroy Fire Personnel for performance
following a vehicle accident;
Letter of commendation to City of Gilroy Fire Personnel for performance
responding to a medical call; and
Letter awarding a $500 grant to assist with the Kids Discover Arts project.
Informational items:
Letter announcing 7-Eleven Stores implementation of new age-verification
program in California;
Letter from Glen-Loma Group regarding traffic monitoring report and capital
budget;
Letter from City Attorney regarding validity of the City of Gilroy oath of
office;
Community Development Department - Planning Division Monthly Report of
Long-Range Applications and Status of ROO Allocation & Activity;
Gilroy Visitor's Bureau Minutes of November 13,1997; and
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Petition from residents of the Fairview/HannaIN inth Streets neighborhood
requesting installation of a 4-way stop at the intersection of Hanna and Ninth
Streets.
Plan.Com.
10-2-97 &
11-6-97
Plan.Com.
12-4-97
The minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of October 2, 1997 and
November 6, 1997 were noted.
The report of the Planning Commission meeting of December 4, 1997 was
noted.
CDBG
The staff report was noted and further explained by City Administrator Baksa
for increasing the minimum grant amount for the public service category for
public service activities under the CDBG program.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to set the minimum at $4,000.
City Administrator Baksa noted the red curb question at Wren A venue, and
stated that it will be set for a turning radius, but that he will bring this back after
he looks at it again.
Councilmember Arellano requested he look at Santa Teresa Boulevard and
First Street also.
The Mayor noted the 90 day City Council calendar, a list of upcoming
meetings. He congratulated Gavilan College on their bowl win over Shasta
College. He congratulated the commission and board appointees. He wished
everyone a happy holiday season.
Council Retreat Councilwoman Rowlison reviewed the proposal by the Council subcommittee
for the January, 1998 Council Retreat. Council agreed on the January 9/1 0, 1998
date, and requested staff check to see if the Willey House is available. Council
requested staff work in locating a facilitator. Topics for the retreat are to be given
to the City Administrator by January 5, 1998, who will prioritize them.
Councilman Morales thanked the Mayor and his wife for hosting the
Councilmembers on Sunday. He wished the community and staff a Merry
Christmas and prosperous year. He asked the community to give to St. Joseph's,
the Salvation Army, and Toys for Tots.
Councilman Sudol thanked the Mayor for his hospitality. He requested staff
research a mechanism for funding landscaping soundwalls. He wished everyone a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Gifford requested the Restorative Justice Program be
agendized for the January 20, 1998 meeting. She requested the Council actively
pursue having another probation officer assigned to south county. She wished
everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Arellano noted the Arts Auction at the Strand Theater on
December 19, 1997. She thanked the Mayor and his wife for hosting the group.
She wished the citizens of Gilroy a Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
Councilman Springer questioned the meeting with VT A, and was told it
would be scheduled for January, 1998. He noted the Fairview neighborhood
petition that was under information. He requested that this come back quickly.
He asked that citizens remember that someone out there is less fortunate than you.
The Mayor noted the following meeting/event:
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Community Plan for the Los Arroyos Project by South County Housing, 7:00
p.m., December 17, 1997, The New Renaissance Centre, 7400 Monterey Street,
Gilroy, California.
At 9: 19 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk
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