Minutes 2002/02/04
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Regular Meeting
February 4, 2002
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor noted that the Council had just adjourned from a Study Session
regarding the Santa Teresa Corridor and that he will make references to that study
session later in the meeting.
Posting
Agenda
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on January 30, 2002
at 11 :59 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig
Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W.
Springer - 7:00 p.m.
Under Orders of the Day, the Mayor announced that Item VI.A. would be
continued for two weeks to the February 19,2002 meeting at Mr. Bonfante's
request.
Councilman Velasco announced that he had reviewed the Council meeting of
January 22, 2002 and will be voting on items related to that meeting.
New Employee The Mayor introduced new employee Laurie Loveless, Engineering
Technician/Inspector I, Community Development Department.
Consent
Calendar
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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 Morales, seconded by Councilman Gartman
and carried that the following item under the Consent Calendar be approved, by
the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert
T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Roland Velasco, and
Thomas W. Springer:
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 22,2002.
Personnel Com. Annie Tomasello, Vice-Chairperson of the Personnel Commission, noted the
Report current members of the Personnel Commission. She reviewed the Personnel
Commission activities over the past year including approval of the City-wide job
description update; review of job classification studies and salary reviews, and
abolishment of job eligibility lists. She noted that the Commission also tracks and
monitors the recruitment activity of the City. She commented that the Commission
has not heard any disciplinary hearings this past year. She noted that the
Commission, over the next year, will review the part-time recreation job
classifications and salary ranges and review the Human Resources Rules and
Regulations. She reported that Jan Howell agreed to continue as Chairperson and
that she was elected as the Vice-Chairperson for this year. She commented that
the Commission recently said goodbye to Roxie Thomas after she served eight
years on the Personnel Commission.
Bid-RDA
Pub.Hearing
GPA 99-01
RDO
Z 01-11
The City Administrator and Administrative Services Director Dom presented a
recommendation to approve the consulting firm of McGill Martin Self, Inc. as the
City's Redevelopment Agenda (RDA) consultant to prepare the Redevelopment
Plan and associated environmental documents and also recommended approval of
the firm McDonough, Holland & Allen as the City's legal counsel for RDA Plan
development.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon
and carried to approve the consulting firm of McGill Martin Self, Inc. as the City's
Redevelopment Agenda (RDA) consultant to prepare the Redevelopment Plan and
associated environmental documents and also recommended approval of the firm
McDonough, Holland & Allen as the City's legal counsel for RDA Plan
development.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
the General Plan Update. The proposed 2001 Update of the City of Gilroy's
General Plan document is the first comprehensive update of the General Plan since
its initial adoption in November, 1979. The proposed 2001 General Plan Update
provides a guide for the physical development of the City, and brings the Plan into
conformance with changes in State law and other legal requirements; reflects
changes in the local population and economy since 1979; incorporates the most
recent projections and assumptions regarding future growth; responds to the
issues, challenges and opportunities created by recent trends and developments.
The proposed 2001 General Plan Update includes goals, policies and programs
regarding State-mandated general plan elements (Land Use, Circulation, Housing,
Open Space, Conservation, Safety, and Noise), and "optional elements"
(Agriculture, Air Quality, Cultural Facilities, Economic Development, Growth
Management, Historic Preservation, Parks and Recreation, Scenic Highways,
Schools, and Water Supply and Quality) to the year 2020. City of Gilroy,
applicant, GP A 99-01.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Gartman
and carried to continue the Public Hearing to February 19, 2002 due to
continuance by the Planning Commission.
The Mayor noted an Ordinance of the City of Gilroy amending Gilroy Zoning
Ordinance, the Residential Development Ordinance (RDO), Section 50.63 entitled
"Annual Numerical Limits", Z 01-11, regarding RDO exemptions.
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Z 01-02
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Dillon
and carried to continue this item to February 19,2002.
The Mayor noted an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy
approving an application for a change in zoning designation from Rl (Single
Family Residential) to RI-PUD (Single Family Residential-Planned Unit
Development) on approximately 1.3 acres, APNS 790-19-086, 790-19-087 and
790-19-088, Syncon Homes of California, applicant, Z 01-02.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried 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 Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon
and carried to introduce the Ordinance approving Z 01-02.
The Mayor noted Item IX.B.1.a. regarding a letter the City sent to
Assemblyman Salinas in opposition to AB 680 regarding redistribution of sales tax
revenues. The Mayor announced that the Assembly voted to support AB 680. He
noted that a letter was drafted today to send to Senator McPherson in opposition
to AB 680. He asked that a letter be drafted and signed by all seven
Councilmembers to Assemblyman Salinas regarding the impacts this bill will have
on the City of Gilroy. Councilman Arellano requested additional information on
this bill. It was agreed that information will be provided to all the Councilmembers
on AB 680. It was noted that a letter will be drafted and available for each
member to sign, ifthey wish to do so.
(At 7:29 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers, and returned at
7:30 p.m.)
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
Letter from Mayor Springer to The Honorable Simon Salinas urging
opposition to AB 680 regarding sales tax revenues;
League of California Cities Priority Focus #2-2002 dated January 11,2002;
League of California Cities Priority Focus #3-2002 dated January 18,2002;
and
League of California Cities Priority Focus #4-2002 dated January 25,2002.
Customer Service:
Email ofthanks from Dave Bozzo to Paul Butler, Robert Silvia, Greg Renn,
Danny Martin and son, Mike Lucio, Rhonda Pellin, Norm and Vicky Allen, Pat
and Leslie Bentson, Tim Price, Art Amaro, Ed Lujan, and Rotarian Richard
Patereau for the successful Salvation Army Holiday Kettle Drive.
Informational items:
City of Gilroy Investment Report dated December, 2001;
Article from Dailyfee Golf, NovemberlDecember 2001 issue entitled Course
Profile: The City of Gilroy Go(fCourse; and
Community Development Department - Planning Division monthly report of
long-range applications and status ofRDO allocation & activity dated January 18,
2002.
A& C Com.
12-11-01
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The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of December 11,
2001 were noted.
Gang Task Force The minutes of the Gilroy Gang Task Force meeting of December 3,2001
12-3-01 were noted.
P&RCom.
12-18-01
Youth Com.
12-10-01
The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of December 18,
2001 were noted.
The minutes of the Gilroy Youth Commission meeting of December 10,2001
were noted.
The City Administrator noted the 2002 City Council workplan. He explained
that this came out of the retreat, and is what staffwill start implementing. He
requested that the February 19, 2002 Council meeting start at 6:00 p.m. to
accommodate the General Plan Public Hearing, and the Council concurred.
The Mayor announced that as a result of the study session on the design of
Santa Teresa Boulevard, a Santa Teresa Corridor Landscape Review
Subcommittee of the City Council was created, with Councilmembers Pinheiro,
Morales, and Gartman to serve on the Subcommittee to work with staff to review
the appropriate landscape that is being constructed on this revised corridor.
Councilman Velasco asked if the February 25, 2002 workshop was optional,
and was told that it was.
Councilman Gartman questioned whether his City Email was up and running,
and was told that it was.
Councilman Pinheiro asked that the City entertain the idea that no cost
estimates be given for a project when proposed to the Council, but rather the
Council only be given an amount at the time of the bid.
Councilman Arellano noted his Email is not working; and will not be working
until he gets it repaired. He noted that this month is Healthy Heart Month and
asked people to start looking at their health. He commented on a health survey,
the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, that has been sent out, and
asked that if they were contacted to please complete the survey.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
FEBRUARY 2002
4 Study Session - Santa Teresa Expressway Design - 6:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers
4*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
11 Study Session - Update on Certificates of Participation - 6:00 p.m., Council
Chambers
11 *Joint Council/Planning Commission Study Session - Review the 2003 cm-
7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
12 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
19 Regular City Council Meeting - Tentative start time at 6:00 p.m.
19*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
25 Workshop for CouncilmemberslBoardmembers/Commission Members on the
Brown Act. Conflict ofInterest. and Meeting Procedure - 7:00 p.m., City
Council Chambers
26 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
MARCH 2002
4*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy 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
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Adjournment
APRIL 2U02
1 *Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
9 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
15*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
23 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
At 7:44 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN, CMC
City Clerk