Minutes 2000/07/10
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Regular Meeting
July 10, 2000
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Invocation
Elder Gerhard Link, South Valley Community Church, gave the Invocation.
Posting
Agenda
Deputy City Clerk Bentson noted that the Agenda had been posted on
July 5, 2000 at 10:30 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Peter D. Arellano, Charles S.
Morales, Anthony e. Sudol III, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer;
Absent: Councilmember: Al Pinheiro - 7:04 p.m.
The Mayor deviated from the regular order of the agenda to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
Census 2000 The Mayor noted a presentation by Fred Casillas and Judy McTighe regarding
the Census 2000 count.
Gilroy Census The Mayor recognized the Gilroy Census 2000 Collaboration and presented
2000 Collab. Certificates of Appreciation to the participants.
The Mayor returned to the regular order of the agenda.
New Emp.
The Mayor introduced new employees Rebecca Jiminez, Case Worker,
Community Development Department and John Greenhut, Deputy Community
Development Director, Community Development Department.
Carl Guardino The Mayor noted a presentation by Carl Guardino, Silicon Valley
Manufacturing Group, regarding a Traffic Relieflnitiative for the November 2000
ballot.
Proc.-Relay
for Life
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Relay for Life, which was previously
presented.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
item not on the agenda.
Thomas R. Laye, 7031-B Rosanna Street, spoke regarding the speed with
which the proposed Traffic Relief Initiative is being pushed for inclusion on the
November 2000 ballot.
Amos Brown, P. O. Box 823, San Martin, spoke regarding having a personal
vehicle towed and noted missing items from the vehicle.
Mary Yates spoke in opposition to the proposed location of the new police
station and asked that the Council revisit the discussion for location of the new
Police Station.
Ruben De La Rosa spoke regarding the location of the new police station. He
asked that the Council be open to discussing a new location.
Councilman P. Arellano stated that he read the staff reports and the minutes,
but did not finish viewing the videotape from the June 19,2000 meeting, and
therefore has been advised by Counsel that he should not vote on items A, B, and
F under Unfinished Business. He stated that he did review the rest and will vote
on the other items.
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Consent
Calendar
LLEBG
Minutes
P & R Com.
Pub.Hearing
Weeds
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved, removing Item A. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 19,
2000, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe
Arellano, Peter D. Arellano, Charles S. Morales, Anthony C. Sudol III, Roland
Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer; Absent: Councilmember Al Pinheiro:
LLEBG (Local Law Enforcement Block Grant) Sharing Agreement.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried (Councilmembers P. Arellano and Pinheiro absent) to approve
the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 19, 2000.
Al Navaroli, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission, gave an
update on the ongoing activities of the Commission, including recruitment for the
Youth Commission, background preparation for the Bicycle Advisory Board, and
work on the Avenue of the Flags for Christmas Hill Park Ranch Site.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
Report and Assessments for Weeds and Refuse Abatement.
The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor
closed the Public Hearing.
Res. 2000-47 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-47 confirming the report ofthe Fire Chief
and levying assessments.
M 99-10/
ARE 99-01
Z 00-03
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-47
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, THE OWNERS
THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE CAUSED BY
THE GROWING OF WEEDS AND ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE IN THE
CITY OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COST SHALL
CONSTITUTE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF
LAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to defer action on M 99-
10/ ARE 99-01, an application for an Affordable Housing Exemption from the
Residential Development Ordinance, APN 841-05-065, NorthPoint Management,
LLC, applicant to the meeting of July 17,2000.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Sudol and
carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) 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 Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Councilmembers P. Arellano and Pinheiro absent) to introduce an
Ordinance amending the City of Gilroy Zoning Map.
Res. 2000-48 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-48 approving AlS 00-14 (PUD), an
application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) involving approximately 22.8 acres, APN 835-05-032, Saint Louise
Regional Hospital, applicant.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AlS 00-14 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 22.8 ACRES, APN 835-05-032, SAINT
LOUISE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO
Res. 2000-49 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-49 approving AlS 00-15
(PUD), an application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) involving approximately 0.8 acres, APN 790-04-076, 790-
04-079, Growth & Opportunity, Inc., applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AlS 00-15 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 0.8 ACRES, APN 790-04-076, 790-04-079,
GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY, INe., APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO
Res. 2000-50 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to adopt Resolution No. 2000-50 approving AlS 00-16 (PUD), an
application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) involving approximately 8.5 acres, APN 835-04-063, Alamo Group,
applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AlS 00-16 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 8.5 ACRES, APN 835-04-063, ALAMO
GROUP, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO
Ord. 2000-06 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to adopt Ordinance No. 2000-06 enacting the Nonprofit Corporation
Project Financing Law of the City of Gilroy, relating to the issuance and sale of
Conduit Revenue Bonds for projects of Nonprofit Corporations.
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-06
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ENACTING THE NONPROFIT CORPORATION PROJECT FINANCING
LAW OF THE CITY OF GILROY, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF CONDUIT REVENUE BONDS FOR PROJECTS OF NONPROFIT
CORPORATIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 2000, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, MORALES, SUDOL,
VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: P. ARELLANO and PINHEIRO
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Gilroy Visitors The Mayor noted a request by the Gilroy Visitors Bureau to appoint two (2)
Bureau directors to the new Board.
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Motion was made by Councilman Morales and the motion died for lack of a
second, to appoint Councilmembers G. Arellano and Velasco as directors to the
new Gilroy Visitors Bureau Board.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco and the motion died for lack of a
second, to appoint Councilman Pinheiro as a director to the new Gilroy Visitors
Bureau Board.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Velasco and
carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to appoint Councilmembers G. Arellano and
Pinheiro as directors and Councilman Velasco as an alternate director to the new
Gilroy Visitors Bureau Board.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #23-2000 dated June 16,2000;
and
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #24-2000 dated June 23,2000.
Customer Service:
E-mail of appreciation from Reserve Officer Ben Charnota to Captain Lanny
Brown for his support to the Department's specialized teams;
Letter of thanks from Cynthia M. Wentworth, American Medical Response, to
Fire Chief Arthur Gillespie for assistance in preparing a bid; and
Memorandum of thanks from Allison Andrade and Mark Dover to the Parks
Crews for their assistance and resources and to the BLES Division for use of their
communication radios for the ASA Tournament.
Informational items:
Article from Western City Magazine, March 2000 entitled Six Things Elected
Officials Need to Know About Municipal Debt by Edward Schilling;
Advisory Council of the Council on Aging information;
Community Development Department - Planning Division monthly report of
long-range applications and status ofRDO allocation & activity dated June 20,
2000;
Letter from Acting City Attorney Andrew L. Faber to Leland Dolley
authorizing him to add the City of Gilroy to an Amicus Curiae Brief; and
Letter from the Glen-Lorna Group to Pat Matthews, Gilroy Unified School
District, regarding the exchange of properties enabling the creation of a middle
school site.
The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of May 9,2000 were
noted.
The minutes ofthe Library Commission meeting of May 10, 2000 were noted.
The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of May 16,2000
were noted.
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The minutes of the Senior Advisory Board meetings of April 17, 2000 and
May 22, 2000 were noted.
N ewsracks
The Mayor noted a report on permissible restrictions on newsracks, stating
that this is just for information, no action is needed at this time.
The City Administrator noted that Charter Communications and AT&T will
not swap systems. He gave an update on the sublease at the train station, noting
that by mutual agreement the Centenos will leave the Train Depot by September
30,2000. He stated that the City is trying to fill a business into the train station,
and the RFP process will start next week. The Mayor noted the automated VT A
ticket vending machine is currently under construction.
The City Administrator reviewed scheduled meetings for this fall, including
September 25 on Numerical Limits linked with a review of the California League
of Cities meeting and October 30,2000 on Design Standards for high density
housing linked with the economic development update. He stated that September
24 and 31 are open in case we need to hold a meeting regarding the ballot
measures. He stated that the July 17,2000 meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. with a
closed session on fire negotiations.
The City Administrator distributed information on the admission tax. Council
agreed to set July 24,2000 at 7:00 p.m. as a special meeting to discuss this.
The City Administrator requested a subcommittee of the Council be enlisted to
help purchase new Council chairs. Councilmembers G. Arellano, Sudol and
Springer volunteered to help with this purchase.
Transportation The Mayor noted a discussion of 20 year transportation planning activities.
Planning He noted that some of the dollar amounts may change from the current proposal.
It was requested that this issue be reagendized for discussion on the July 24, 2000
special meeting.
The Mayor suggested the City of Gilroy be the Lead Agency for the VT A
projects for Gilroy.
The Mayor stated that the official cornerstone ceremony for the new Del
Buono School will be on October 26,2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the school.
Councilmember G. Arellano requested a review of the new street sweeping
procedure, and questioned how the City will survey that it is actually happening.
The City Administrator requested Councilmembers call the Community Services
Department if they receive any complaints. She stated that the Gilroy Downtown
Development Corporation will host a Street Dance downtown on July 15,2000 at
6:00 p.m. She noted the Concert in the Park with Daddy-O on Sunday was
successful, and thanked those who organized it.
Councilman P. Arellano reminded everyone of the Neighborhood Faire at
Glenview School on July 15, 2000 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Mayor noted that next Monday's meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. with a
closed session. He requested agenda items for the School District meeting for July
19 be given to the City Administrator as soon as possible.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 34
JULY 2000
10 Study Session - Police Department - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
10*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
11 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
17 Presentation on the Open Space Authority - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
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17*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
19 Quarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board -7:00 p.m., GUSD
Board Room, 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy
25 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
31 Tentative Study Session - Fee Schedule Update - MOVED TO SEPT. 11.
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AUGUST 2000
7*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
21 *Regular City Council Meeting - CANCELI.ED
22 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
SEPTEMBER 2000
5*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
11 Study Session - Fee Schedule Update - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
12 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
18*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
26 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
Adjournment At 9: 18 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: APN 808-20-014, on the north side of West Luchessa Avenue at
Thomas Road. Pavlina Properties Partnership, Div. 1, land owner.
Negotiating parties: Jay Baksa and Pavlina Properties Partnership, Div. 1
Under negotiation: Acquisition
At 9:35 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and announced that by a
vote of 6-0-1 (Councilman Pinheiro absent) Council authorized the City
Administrator to obtain an appraisal report on the property and further adjourned
the meeting at 9:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk