Minutes 2000/11/17
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Special Meeting
November 17, 2000
Gilroy, California
The Mayor called the special meeting to order.
Posting
Agenda
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on November 14,2000
at 10:25 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Charles S. Morales, Al
Pinheiro, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer; Absent: Councilmembers:
Peter D. Arellano and Anthony C. Sudol III - 1:00 p.m.
Com.Fac.Dist. The Mayor noted a discussion for the establishment ofthe City of Gilroy,
NO.2000-1 Community Facilities District No. 2000-1 (Highway 152).
Highway 152
The staff report was noted and further explained by Administrative Services
Director Dorn. He noted that 80% of the landowners have signed petitions in
favor of this request. He stated that he is expecting to obtain the signature for
Conagra shortly.
Shelly Renner, on behalf of Conagra, stated that she was under the impression
that the petition had been signed. She noted that they are seeking revisions to the
tax formula definitions. She noted a concern regarding the tax formula that might
be triggered if there is a change in the food processing use to that of a different
use. She also noted the language as written seems to be that if any portion of the
property use is changed, that the entire property will then be taxed, rather than just
the portion that changes use.
Lee Weider thanked the Council for holding this special meeting. He stated
that staff has worked with the property owners, as well as the Valley
Transportation Agency. He noted that this area is a safety concern. He
commented that there will be a benefit to the property owners along Highway 152,
as well as indebtedness. He stated that the four policies do not need to be acted on
at this meeting, but adoption of the resolutions does need to take place at this
meeting.
Bill Lindsteadt stated that the Economic Development Corporation supports
formation of this Mello-Roos District. He noted the future employment potential
for the City of Gilroy. He stated that this is reasonable financing for public
infrastructure.
(At 1:54 p.m., Councilmember G. Arellano left the Council Chambers and did
not return.)
Res.2000- 73 Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano and Sudol absent) to adopt
Resolution No. 2000-73 of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving Goals
and Policies for Land-Secured Financings.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-73
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING GOALS AND POLICIES FOR LAND-SECURED FINANCINGS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and
SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO, SUDOL
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Res.2000-74 Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Velasco
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano, and Sudol absent) to adopt
Resolution No. 2000-74 ofIntention to establish a Community Facilities District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-74
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and
SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO, SUDOL
Res.2000- 7 5 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Velasco
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano and Sudol absent) to adopt
Resolution 2000-75 of Intention to incur bonded indebtedness.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-75
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 2000, by the following
vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and
SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO, SUDOL
Mello-Roos
Assessment
District
The Mayor noted a request by Mello-Roos Assessment District Petitioners for
the City Council to adopt four policies.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Administrative Services
Director Dorn.
Lee Weider stated that the property owners need time to discuss the third part
of Policy #1 as amended by staff He noted that he agrees with the two signal
lights and use ofTIF for reimbursement of oversizing sewer, water, and storm
drain pipes.
Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Velasco
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano, and Sudol absent) to adopt
Policy #1 allowing reimbursement from the City's Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) to the
Mello-Roos District as recommended by staff.
Gene Wells stated that option #1 is preferable for Policy #2 for the Silacci Way
property.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano, and Sudol absent) to adopt
Option #4 with a combination of Option #3 for WTI and to adopt Option # 1 for
the Silacci Way property for Policy #2 to require certain non-participating
properties to contribute to the Mello-Roos Assessment District.
Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Velasco
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano, and Sudol absent) to adopt
Policy #3 as amended to add a phrase "that the City will process, but is under no
obligation to approve construction applications" allowing staff to process
construction applications while the Highway 152 improvements are being reviewed
or constructed.
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Adjournment
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Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Velasco
and carried (Councilmembers G. Arellano, P. Arellano, and Sudol absent) to adopt
Policy #4 that City staff may work with Santa Clara County Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA) and CalTrans to request phasing of the Highway 152
improvements which may expedite the private development projects.
Lee Weider thanked the City Council for the direction they have taken, noting
that a partnership has been demonstrated by the actions taken today.
Assistant City Attorney Houston clarified that there will be a small amendment
to the triggering event with regard to Conagra and the definition of food
processmg.
Glenn Pace stated that they have been working on this for three years, and
thanked staff for their input and assistance.
At 2:45 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk