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Minutes 2003/07/07 Invocation Posting Agenda Roll Call 8089 Regular Meeting July 7,2003 Gilroy, California The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Pastor Kevin Wilson, Gilroy Bible Church, gave the Invocation. The Mayor noted that a modified agenda had been prepared and posted to adopt four resolutions relating to the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority. The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on July 2, 2003 at 11 :55 a.m. and the addendum was posted on July 3,2003 at 3:25 p.m. Present: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer; Absent: Councilmember Al Pinheiro (excused) - 7:03 p.m. The Mayor noted that the presentation by the Gilroy Garlic Festival would be continued to September 2, 2003. He also noted that this meeting would be adjourned in memory of Joe Gamboa, who had served on various City of Gilroy Boards and Commissions. New Employees The following new employees were introduced: Eric Garcia, Police Officer, Police Department; Nancy Sanchez-Clark, Multi-Service Officer, Police Department; and Mark Tarasco, Police Officer, Police Department. Garlic Festival The Mayor noted a presentation by the Gilroy Garlic Festival regarding their 25th anniversary has been continued to September 2, 2003. Vol. Award V 01. Award Proc.-Heroes Day Consent Calendar Ext.-TM 99-11 Res. 2003-46 The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of May, 2003 award to David Romero. The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of June, 2003 award to Laurie Goldsmith. The Mayor noted a proclamation for You Are The Heroes Day - June 21, 2003, which was presented on June 21,2003. 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 the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Arellano and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, removing Item A. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 16, 2003 and Item G. Oyao Property Purchase Agreement Recommendations for the Cultural Arts Center, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Roland Velasco and Thomas W. Springer; Absent: Councilmember: Al Pinheiro: Extension ofTM 99-11 (The Forest); Adopted Resolution No. 2003-46 approving the application for grant funds California Department of Conservation's California Farmland Conservancy program for the Land Trust for Santa Clara County; RESOLUTION NO. 2003-46 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION'S CALIFORNIA FARMLAND CONSERVANCY PROGRAM FOR THE LAND TRUST FOR SANTA CLARA 8090 COUNTY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO Accept Impr. Tract 8963 Accepted Improvements, Tract 8963, Eagle Ridge Development Co., LLC; Prop.Impr.Agr. Property Improvement Agreement No. 2003-06, Sunrise Estates, Phase II, Bay NO.2003-06 Colony Investors II; Mantelli Gap Closure/Sig. Accepted the Construction of the Mantelli Gap Closure & Signal Project, Project eS-CDD-S36, The Don Chapin Company, Inc.; C:bl - c...oo "::) '+U Prop.Impr.Agr. Property Improvement Agreement No. 2003-05, Tract No. 9483, Church No.2003-05 Street Homes; and Res. 2003-47 Adopted Resolution No. 2003-47 clarifying provisions ofthe Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-47 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CLARIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FORMING THE GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO Minutes Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Gartman and carried (Councilmembers Pinheiro and Velasco absent) to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 16, 2003. Oyao Property Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales Purchase and carried (Councilman Gartman voting no and Councilman Pinheiro absent) to approve the Oyao Property Purchase Agreement Recommendations for the Cultural Arts Center. The Mayor adjourned the City Council meeting to conduct proceedings under the Development Authorities of the City of Gilroy. The Chairman called the meeting to order of the Community Development Agency. Roll Call Present: Authoritymembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, and Thomas W. Springer; Absent: Authoritymember Roland Velasco - 7:28 p.m. The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Attorney. Res. 2003-01 Motion was made by Authoritymember Dillon, seconded by Authoritymember Morales and carried (Authoritymember Pinheiro absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-01 clarifying provisions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming the Gilroy Public Facilities Finance Authority. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-01 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GILROY CLARIFYING 8091 PROVISIONS OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FORMING THE GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCE AUTHORITY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: PINHEIRO The Chairman adjourned the Community Development Agency meeting to conduct proceedings under the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority. The Chairman called the meeting to order of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority. Roll Call Present: Authoritymembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer; Absent: Authoritymembers Charles S. Morales (arrived 7:33 p.m.) and Al Pinheiro - 7:31 p.m. Res. 2003-02 Motion was made by Authoritymember Dillon, seconded by Authoritymember Arellano and carried (Authoritymembers Morales and Pinheiro absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-02 electing officers and appointing assistant to act in place of Treasurer. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-02 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY ELECTING OFFICERS AND APPOINTING ASSIST ANT TO ACT IN PLACE OF TREASURER. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: MORALES and PINHEIRO The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Attorney. The Mayor noted a change to the draft resolution to add a new Section 2. Res. 2003-03 Motion was made by Authoritymember Dillon, seconded by Authoritymember Gartman and carried (Authoritymember Pinheiro absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-03 amending Resolution No. 2003-01, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority Authorizing Delivery and Sale of Auction Rate Certificates of Participation in the Principal Amount of not to exceed $47,000,000 to Finance Construction of the 2003 Public Buildings Project, and Approving Related Documents and Actions." RESOLUTION NO. 2003-03 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-01, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING DELIVERY AND SALE OF AUCTION RATE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $47,000,000 TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2003 PUBLIC BUILDINGS PROJECT, AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS." PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AUTHORITYMEMBERS: PINHEIRO 8092 Roll Call P&R Com. Report Pub.Hearing Z 00-08 Pub.Hearing A 00-01 Pub.Hearing M 03-06 Pub.Hearing Weeds The Chairman adjourned the meeting of the Authority and reconvened the meeting of the Gilroy City Council. The Mayor called the meeting of the Gilroy City Council to order. Present: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer; Absent: Councilmember Al Pinheiro - 7:35 p.m. Phil Buchanan, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, noted the current members of the Commission. He commented on the naming of Dennis DeBell Uvas Creek Park Preserve. He stated that they have completed the design and review process for three new parks. He commented that they are working with the veterans to establish a site to honor all veterans. He noted the naming rights policy that they are working on. He stated that they are developing a non- profit organization that will work with the Gilroy Foundation and the Foundation of Silicon Valley. He noted that they are working on a logo for Community Services. He commented that they are starting the infrastructure construction of the Sports Park on Thomas Road. He explained that they are still studying possibilities for a bicycle park location. He noted that they will be scheduling a study session on street design and parkway strip widths. He commented that they are looking forward to scheduling classes at the new middle school. He noted that they were happy with this year's Kids Discover Arts Program. The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public Hearing on a Pre-zone request to RI-PUD and PF (Single Family Residential- Planned Unit Development and Park-Public Facility), on property located at 850 Day Road. Glen Lorna Group, applicant, Z 00-08. Motion was made by Councilman Arellano, seconded by Councilman" Morales and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to continue Z 00-08 to July 21,2003 at the request of the applicant. The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public Hearing on an annexation request for 66.4 acres, located at 850 Day Road. Glen Lorna Group, applicant, A 00-01. Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to continue A 00-01 to July 21,2003 at the request of the applicant. The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to reaffirm the RDO Numerical Limits of Dwelling Units to be Permitted under the requirements of the City of Gilroy's Residential Development Ordinance (RDO) for the years 2004 through 2013, M 03-06. The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment from the audience, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to reaffirm the RDO Numerical Limits for the years 2004 through 2013. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Gartman and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to hold no RDO competition for 2003. 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. 8093 The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment from the audience, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Res. 2003-48 Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-48 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 ofland. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-48 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 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO Pub.Hearing Garbage Liens The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to consider placement ofliens for non-payment of charges for the collection of garbage, rubbish and refuse in the City of Gilroy. The staff report was noted and further explained by Finance Director Murphy. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Jim Gailey noted that he owns multiple rental properties in Gilroy. He noted problems associated with this process. Dave Vaughn, South Valley Disposal and Recycling, Inc., explained processes that other cities use. He agreed that perhaps the City and SVDR can meet with area property owners to resolve this issue. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Res. 2003-49 Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Arellano and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-49 regarding the imposition of a special assessment lien the costs of delinquent garbage collection services for certain properties located in Gilroy, California, and also to have staff set up a meeting between the City, South Valley Disposal and Recycling, Inc., and property managers in Gilroy. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGARDING THE IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN THE COSTS OF DELINQUENT GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED IN GILROY, CALIFORNIA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO 8094 Pub.Hearing Maint.Dist.l The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to Levy Annual Assessments for Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract No. 8136 and 920 I-Gilroy Country Club Estates; Tract No. 8631-The Forest; Tract No. 8711, 8853 and 8854-Carriage Hills, and Tract No. 8962, 8963, 8964, 8965, 9087, 9155, 9156,9157, 9286, 9287, 9300, 9302, 9312 and 9365-Eagle Ridge), Fiscal Year 2003/2004. 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. The City Clerk noted for the record that two parcels protested the assessment. Res. 2003-50 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-50 regarding Maintenance District No.1, giving final approval to the Annual Budget and Annual Engineer's Report, overruling protests, and ordering the levy and collection of benefit assessments for the Fiscal Year 2003/2004. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGARDING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT, OVERRULING PROTESTS, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, VELASCO, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO Councilman Velasco recused himself from discussion and vote on the next three items due to his absence from the meeting when they were discussed, stepped down from the dais, and left the Council Chambers. Res. 2003-51 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried (Councilmembers Pinheiro and Velasco absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-51 approving TM 02-12, a Tentative Map to subdivide an approximately 0.75 acre site into 5 Single-Family Residential lots located at the northwest corner of Ronan Avenue and Taos Way, APN 790-16-048, Sherrell Kirk, applicant. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING TM 02-12, A TENTATIVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 0.75 ACRE SITE INTO 5 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RONAN AVENUE AND T AOS WAY, APN 790-16-048, SHERRELL KIRK, APPLICANT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO and VELASCO Res. 2003-52 Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried (Councilmembers Pinheiro and Velasco absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-52 approving SPE 02-07, an application for a Small Project Exemption from the Residential Development Ordinance, APN 790-17-011, Stewart Fahmy, applicant. 8095 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING SPE 02-07, AN APPLICATION FOR A SMALL PROJECT EXEMPTION FROM THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, APN 790-17-011, STEWART FAHMY, APPLICANT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO and VELASCO Res. 2003-53 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried (Councilmembers Pinheiro and Velasco absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2003-53 approving A/S 03-17, an application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for two new units at 520 and 530 Lewis Street in an existing PUD on approximately 1.68 acres, APN 841-53-068, Alfonso Almeida, applicant. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING A/S 03-17, AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR TWO NEW UNITS AT 520 AND 530 LEWIS STREET IN AN EXISTING PUD ON APPROXIMATELY 1.68 ACRES, APN 841-53-068, ALFONSO ALMEIDA, APPLICANT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2003, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO and VELASCO Councilman Velasco returned to his seat at the dais. Sunrise Park Master Plan The Mayor noted a review of the Sunrise Park Master Plan. The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator, Operations Services Manager Ruigh, Recreation Superintendent Bolin, and Lee Steinmetz. Brandon and Anne Marie Merrick stated that the design is unfair to the residents in the area. He noted a safety issue regarding the Sprig Way entrance ending into the parking lot. He asked that the parking lot be moved down, to allow for a landscaping buffer in that area. Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried (Councilmembers Arellano and Pinheiro absent) to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration, finding that (a) it is completed in compliance with CEQ A; (b) it reflects the independent judgment of the City, and ( c) there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, with an amendment to the Negative Declaration to add Section 6 d. to limit construction traffic in and out of the project to the north side from Sunrise and Ohlone to Sprig Way. Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried (Councilmembers Arellano and Pinheiro absent) to approve the Sunrise Park Master Plan in concept and direct staff to review the construction time frame and financing of the recreation building to see if the construction could be advanced. 8096 Joe Gamboa The Mayor noted a memorandum regarding the passing of Joe Gamboa, Building Board of Appeals member and representative to the Advisory Council of the Council on Aging. Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to include the opening for Building Board of Appeals member in the upcoming recruitment/application period and request that the Senior Advisory Board fill the Advisory Council of the Council on Aging immediately. Voting Delegate The Mayor noted a request for designation of voting delegate for the 2003 League Annual Conference. Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to appoint Mayor Springer as the voting delegate and Councilman Morales as the alternate voting delegate for the 2003 League Annual Conference. The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same: Customer Service: Letter to the Editor in the Gilroy Dispatch by Natalie Schnetzler regarding a "Great start to Glenview Drive Neighborhood Association thanks to Gilroy's dedicated public safety team"; Letter of thanks from Tracey Fry DeBell to Chris Orr and his staff for the dedication in honor of Dennis DeBell on April 9,2003; and Letter to the Editor in the Gilroy Dispatch by Jackie Mitchell regarding "Handicapped children now have a beautiful blue-bucket swing to use at Miller and Christmas Hill Parks". Informational items: City of Gilroy Investment Report dated May 2003; Letter from Reid Lerner, AlA, President, Board of Directors, Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation, noting that the Downtown Business Association does not support or endorse the recently passed ordinance prohibiting the establishment of certain uses in the central business district; and Information on the LAFCO Final Budget for FY 2003-2004. A& C Com. 5-13-03 The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of May 13, 2003 were noted. A& C Com. 6-10-03 The report of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of June 10, 2003 was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Gartman and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to appoint Camille McCormack to the Public Art Committee. Gang Task Force The minutes of the Gilroy Gang Task Force meeting of May 6,2003 were 5-6-03 noted. Library Com. 5-14-03 The minutes of the Library Commission meeting of May 14, 2003 were noted. P&RCom. 5-20-03 The minutes ofthe Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of May 20, 2003 were noted. 86-97 Sr.Adv.Bd. 5-19-03 The minutes of the Gilroy Senior Advisory Board meetings of April 21, 2003 and May 19, 2003 were noted. Youth Com. 5-12-03 The minutes of the Gilroy Youth Commission meeting of May 12, 2003 were noted. Personnel Com. The minutes of the Personnel Commission meeting of April 14, 2003 were 4-14-03 noted. Ag.Mit.Policy TF The report ofthe Agricultural Mitigation Policy Task Force meetings of April 4-23-03 23, May 14, and May 28,2003 were noted. 5-14-03 5-28-03 The City Administrator noted that staff will implement video streaming of City Council and Planning Commission meetings in July, and hopefully by September everyone on the Internet would be able to view meetings on-line. He noted that Silicon Valley Joint Ventures has secured a grant to look at a shared vision ofEI Camino and Monterey Street. He noted that a policy advisory group would be made up and asked for a volunteer. He stated that he has received from Simon Salinas information on the VT A southern gateway transportation six options. He questioned whether there was any interest in making a recommendation, and the Council agreed that they would wait until the program was complete. He displayed a graphic of the new official City of Gilroy flag. Utility District The Mayor noted discussion and direction on consideration of a utility district. The Council agreed to schedule a study session on this for October and to see if any information or sessions are scheduled on this at the League conference in September. Councilman Gartman commended the Police and Fire and dispatchers, and stated that they did an outstanding job on the Fourth of July. Councilman Arellano expressed his sympathy to the family of Mr. Gamboa. He questioned the Burbank case regarding prayers at Council meetings, and the City Attorney noted that the cover page of the agenda had been modified due to this case. Councilman Morales gave his respects and condolences to the Gamboa family. Councilman Dillon stated that he would like to agendize for the Council retreat a discussion on non-Safe & Sane fireworks. The Mayor echoed what others had said about Joe Gamboa. The Mayor noted the following meetings/events: *Meeting will be televised on Channel 17 JULY 2003 7 Study Session - Review ofEMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) contract and report by the Police Department on current activities - 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers 7*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 8 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy 8 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center 9 Ag Mitigation Task Force -7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center 14 Study Session - Residential Blight Ordinance and Business Improvement District - 6:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 15 Neighborhood District Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 21 Interviews - Youth Commission - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 21 *Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers l sus Adjournment 22 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy 23 Ag Mitigation Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center AUGUST 2003 4 Study Session - Police Facility - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 4*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 12 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy 12 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center 13 Ag Mitigation Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center 18*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers (CANCELLED) 19 Neighborhood District Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center 26 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy 27 Ag Mitigation Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center SEPTEMBER 2003 2*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 9 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy (CANCELLED) 9 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center 10 Ag Mitigation Task Force -7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center 15*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 16 Neighborhood District Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 22 Quarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 23 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy 24 Ag Mitigation Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center 29 Study Session - Master Plans Review - 6:00 p.m., Senior Center Meeting Room At 9:26 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Number of Potential Cases: Two (Barberi-APN 808-21-016/ Gormly-APN 808-21-018) At 9:36 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and announced that no action had been taken in the Closed Session, and further adjourned the meeting in memory of Joe Gamboa. Respec!fully submitted, ) ,- ) , /~ '1 .' /? /' .. If I N,di''--. ~-( j ((J.. . RHONDA PELLIN, CMC City Clerk ,-1\ /s/