Minutes 2001/06/04
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
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Regular Meeting
June 4,2001
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Dennis Nichols, South Valley Community Church, gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on May 30,2001
at 1 :30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Peter D. Arellano, Charles S.
Morales, Al Pinheiro, Anthony C. Sudol III, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W.
Springer - 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Sudol announced that he had reviewed the tape from the previous
meeting and will vote on issues brought forward from that meeting. He noted that
he will be standing rather than sitting for most of this meeting due to back pain.
Promoted Emp. The Mayor introduced promoted employee Vivian Sanchez, Secretary, Fire
Department.
Proc.- The Mayor noted a proclamation for Scleroderma Awareness Month - June,
Scleroderma 2001, which was previously mailed to the recipient.
Proc.-u. S. The Mayor noted a proclamation for the United States Army's 226th Birthday-
Army's 226th June 14,2001, which will be mailed to the recipient.
Birthday
Proc.-55th Anniv. The Mayor noted a proclamation for the 55th Anniversary of the Founding of
Italian the Italian Republic - June 7, 2001, which will be presented to the recipient on
Republic June 7, 2001.
Hecker Pass
Specific Plan
Memorial Day
Committee
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Claim
Joel Goldsmith gave an update on the Hecker Pass Specific Plan.
The Mayor recognized the Memorial Day Celebration committee.
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 Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, by
the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Peter
D. Arellano, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Anthony C. Sudol, Roland Velasco,
and Thomas W. Springer:
Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of May 21, 2001;
Denied claims of Nancy Castro and Rebecca Schandling;
Prop.Impr.Agr. Property Improvement Agreement No. 2001-18 and Tract Map No. 9300,
2001-18 and Eagle Ridge Courtyard;
Tract 9300
Prop.Impr.Agr. Property Improvement Agreement No. 2001-16 and Tract Map 9302, Eagle
2001-16 and Ridge, South Knoll;
Tract 9302
Accept. Impr.
2000 Street
Resurfacing
Accepted Improvements, 2000 Street Resurfacing Program, Project No. 00-
CDD-519, RGW Construction;
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Accept. Impr.
Standby
Power-Wells
Accepted Improvements, Standby Power at Wells 2,4,6 & 7, Project 99-
CDD-515, DuFour, Inc., DBA Central Electric Company;
Accept. Impr.
Hwy. 152 &
Golf Course
Waterline
Accepted Improvements, Highway 152 and Golf Course Waterline, Project 00-
CDD-521, Ranger Pipelines, Inc.;
Budget
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended.
(At 7: 18 p. m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers, and returned at
8:23 p.m.)
Arts & Culture Jesse Garcia, Chairman of the Arts & Culture Commission, noted that the Arts
Com. Report & Culture Commission is working with the Valley Transportation Authority
(VT A) on the CODE committee, and that Len Pugh is attending those meetings.
He noted the Public Art Committee is working on prioritizing projects. He stated
that the summer concert series has been finalized and that "Daddy-O" will be the
first concert to be held on June 10,2001. He noted that Community Foundation
Silicon Valley Art Attack Grants are still available. He commented that the
Cultural Facilities Task Force is working to bring a Cultural Center to Gilroy.
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Pub. Hearing The Mayor stated it was the time and place for a continued Public Hearing on
Uvas Creek the Uvas Creek Park Preserve Northside Trail Improvement Project regarding
Park Preserve improvements alongside the north side of the Uvas Creek Park Preserve to include
Northside a Class 1 bicycle/pedestrian trail extension from the current trail, which ends at
Trail Impr. Laurel Drive, west to Santa Teresa Boulevard. This project will include a bridge
Project undercrossing at the Santa Teresa Boulevard Bridge, provide for the needed
connection to the future trail upstream of Santa Teresa Boulevard Bridge, and will
include a staging area with restroom facilities and a parking area. City of Gilroy,
applicant, M 01-03.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Pinheiro
and carried (Councilman Morales absent) to direct staff to prepare a resolution
modifYing the Uvas Creek Park Preserve Northside Trail Improvement Project to
include relocating a tree out of the trail.
Ord. 2001-7 Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried (Councilman Morales absent) to adopt Ordinance No. 2001-7
amending Chapter 16 of the Gilroy City Code regarding urinating or defecating in
public.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-7
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE REGARDING
URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 2001, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MORALES
NS 01-12
Chris Vanni
The Mayor noted a request for Architectural and Site Design Planned Unit
Development review for the development of a 50,000 sq.ft. office complex on
property zoned C3-PUD (Shopping Center Commercial-Planned Unit
Development) located northeast of Santa Teresa Boulevard at First Street. Chris
Vanni, applicant, NS 01-12.
Councilman Velasco recused himself from discussion and vote on this issue
because of a conflict of interest due of the proximity of his residence to this
project, and stepped down from the dais.
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The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper, noting a
modification to condition #8C.
Chris Vanni noted the concerns regarding the traffic and left turn into the
project from Santa Teresa Boulevard and also the issue ofthe location of a
sidewalk from this project to First Street. He noted the problems that they have
encountered regarding acquiring property to put the sidewalk along First Street.
He asked that the condemnation process run parallel to his permitting process, and
that the City agrees to go through a condemnation process.
(At 8:23 p.m. Councilman Morales returned to the Council Chambers)
(At 8:45 p.m. Councilman P. Arellano left the Council Chambers and returned
at 8:47 p.m.)
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried (Councilman Velasco absent) to direct staff to prepare a
resolution approving NS 01-12 with conditions as modified.
Councilman Velasco returned to his seat at the dais.
At 8:50 p.m. the Mayor called for a recess, after which he recalled the meeting
to order.
Res. 2001-28 Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Pinheiro and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2001-28 approving NS 01-21, an
application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) on approximately 0.75 acres, subdivided parcel 2 of APN 841-14-076,
Carl's Jr., applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING NS 01-21, AN
APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL OF A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ON APPROXIMATELY 0.75
ACRES, SUBDIVIDED PARCEL 2 OF APN 841-14-076, CARL'S JR.,
APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 2001, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, VELASCO and SPRINGER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Econ.Incentive The Mayor noted a request for consideration of an Economic Incentive for
Garlic Farm Garlic Farm RV Park, 5878 Monterey Road, Howard Vierra, applicant.
RV Park
Community Development Director Allen reviewed the request.
Howard Vierra reviewed the request. He stated that if there is a concern
regarding a shortfall, he requested a bond be required of a percent that the Council
assumes that he will fall short.
(At 9:40 p.m. Councilman P. Arellano left the Council Chambers and returned
at 9:41 p.m.)
Bill Lindsteadt, EDC Director, noted the thresholds set up for the economic
incentive policy. He spoke in support of this economic incentive.
Motion was made by Councilmember G. Arellano, seconded by Councilman P.
Arellano and carried (Councilman Morales voting no) to enter into negotiations
and prepare an economic incentive for $390,800.00 for the RV Park to include
preparation of a bond or escrow account to guarantee repayment.
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Econ.Incentive The Mayor noted a request for consideration of an Economic Incentive for the
Truck/RV Truck/RV Maintenance Facility, 5870 Monterey Road, Howard Vierra, applicant.
Maint.Facility
Community Development Director Allen reviewed the request.
Howard Vierra addressed the issue of being near the threshold. He stated that
he and his partners are the owner/operators. He requested that this be continued,
so that he can rewrite his business agreement, if that would solve the issues.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilmember G.
Arellano and carried to continue this request to June 18, 2001.
Councilman Sudol noted for the record Item IX.6. that the population in 2020
is projected to be 60,000 by the ABAG formula. He also noted Item IX.l0., the
General Plan completion schedule. He stated that this is a ridiculous length of
time, and that it is dragging out the process. He requested an informational item
be placed on the June 18, 2001 agenda, giving a more in depth chart showing the
time schedule for the General Plan review.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
League of California Cities Priority Focus #18-2001 dated May 11,2001.
Customer Service:
Comments noted in a Gilroy Dispatch article from Brian McDonald, Calpine,
regarding Jay Baksa and city staff responsiveness to their expedited review
timetable;
Letter of thanks from Kay S. Robinson, State of California Department of
Parks and Recreation, to Bob Connelly and the Community Services Department,
specifically Chris Weske, for the cooperative assistance between the two
departments;
Email from Tony Jordan regarding the City of Gilroy and web site;
Note of thanks from Laura Miyakawa, City of Saratoga, to Michael Dorn for
his assistance with an assessment center; and
Memorandums of appreciation from Bob Connelly to Tina Kekaha, Mike Dorn
and staff (specifically Bob Bozzo and Rick Brandini), Greg Kossob, Paul Bischoff,
Jeff Castro, Steve Eddlemon, George Ocampo, and Matt Sullivan for everyone's
cooperation and consideration in the creation of a new office space for the new
Operations Services Manager.
Informational items:
Notice regarding the final community input session for Glen Lorna Ranch on
June 20,2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the TEEC Center at Christmas Hill Park;
Police Chiefs Advisory Board Meeting minutes of May 9,2001;
Informational letter sent by Calpine Corporation to the neighbors near the new
peaker plant;
INFO - Conditions and Trends in Santa Clara County - Growth Projections
for Santa Clara County 2000-2020;
INFO 2000 Collection - Conditions and Trends in Santa Clara County;
SCRWA
4-24-01
4-26-01
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Letter from William G. Barron, Jr., United States Department of Commerce,
regarding Census 2000 data;
Email from Shanna Boigon regarding information sent to realtors on "Open
House" signs;
General Plan Update completion schedule;
Letter of support to Jeanne L. Peterson, Executive Director, California Tax
Credit Allocation Committee for the South County Housing Corporation
application for low-income housing tax credits for the Monticelli Family
Apartments and Monticelli Senior Apartments; and
Information from the Advisory Council of the Council on Aging.
The minutes of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority meetings of
April 24, 2001 and April 26, 2001 were noted.
The City Administrator distributed a press release regarding the Public Safety
agencies of the County initiating an interoperability project. He explained that all
the cities in the County are cooperating to improve the ability of all public safety
agencies to be able to communicate with each other for voice radio and computer
aided dispatch.
City Attorney Callon stated that there would not be a closed session at the end
of the meeting. She commented that she is working on the resolution calling for
the election in November, noting a possible charter amendment changing the
unanimous vote to a majority vote to waive the reading of an ordinance. She
stated that she will be preparing information as to whether the Council wants to
bill the candidates for the cost of their candidate campaign statement, and is also
looking at campaign contribution limits.
(At 10:25 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers and returned at
10:26 p.m.)
The Mayor noted the wonderful Memorial Day celebration. He noted a project
for veterans to video tape memories of their experiences.
Councilmember G. Arellano stated that she thought the Veteran's project was
a wonderful idea and noted that she had volunteered on a similar project for the
USS Hornet, and explained that veterans have some trouble talking about their
experiences. She stated that they might want to work in tandem with this project.
Councilman Morales applauded the Mayor's efforts in regard to the video
taping of the veteran's memories. He noted the great Memorial Day celebration.
He explained that he left the meeting earlier to attend a sports banquet at the Blue
Ridge High School for the Boy's Ranch. He requested a letter of support to have
the sports program continue at the Boy's Ranch. The consensus of the Council
was to send a letter of support for continuance of the sports program. He
congratulated Victory Outreach for their ten years of work in Gilroy. He asked
the Mayor to draft a proclamation for them.
Councilman Velasco requested an update from the Council subcommittee that
met with Calpine. The Mayor gave an update on his meeting with
Councilmembers G. Arellano and Morales with Sunny Claggett. He explained that
he will be setting up a follow-up session with her. He stated that after that
meeting, he will invite Calpine to a Council meeting to update the entire Council
on their community benefit proposal.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
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JUNE 2001
4*Library Pre-Design Presentation - 5:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
4*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
11 Study Session - Presentation by "For the Game" on outsourcing the Gilroy
Sports Park - 5:30 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room
11 *Redevelopment Agency Forum - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
12 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
18 Planning Commission Interviews - 5:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
18 Police Department Pre-Design Presentation - 6:00 p.m.,Gilroy City Council
Chambers
18*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
26 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
27 Quarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board - 7:00 p.m.,
Temporary Environmental Education Center (TEEC) building at the Ranch
Site, Christmas Hill Park, 7049 Miller Avenue, Gilroy, California
JULY 2001
2 Study Session - Police Department - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
2*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
10 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
16*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
24 SCR W A Meeting - 7: 3 0 a. m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
AUGUST 2001
6*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
14 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
20*Regular City Council Meeting - CANCELLED
28 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
Adjournment At 10:35 p.rn. the Mayor adjourned the meeting, since the closed session was
cancelled.
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk