Minutes 2004/05/03
Posting
Roll Call
Promoted
Employee
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Claim
Res.2004~36
Accept. Impr.
Tract 9331
TM 01-04
Stan Davis
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Regular Meeting
May 3, 2004
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor welcomed members of Gilroy Cub Scout Pack 789, Den 1, who
attended the meeting with their leader Debbie Wright.
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on April 28, 2004 at
2:08 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Paul Correa, Robert T. Dillon, Craig Gartman.,
Charles S. Morales, Russ Valiquette, Roland Velasco, and Al Pinheiro ~ 7:00 p.m.
The following promoted employee was introduced: Wes Stanford, Corporal,
Police Department.
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 Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, by
the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Paul Correa, Robert T.
Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Russ Valiquette, Roland Velasco and
AI Pinheiro:
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 19, 2004;
Denied claim of Derrick Hudson;
Adopted Resolution No. 2004~36 requesting the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission allocation of fiscal year 2004~2005 Transportation Development Act.
Article 3. PedestrianlBicycle Project funding;
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT. ARTICLE 3. PEDESTRIANIBICYCLE PROJECT
FUNDING.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 2004, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Accepted Improvements, Tract No. 9331, Almeida Construction, Inc.;
Directed staff to prepare a resolution approving an extension for TM 01-04,
Tentative Map south of Travel Park Circle on Monterey Road for 13 industrial lots
by Stan Davis, applicant;
Prop.Impr.Agr. Property Improvement Agreement No. 2004-04, Tract 9536 for Eagle Ridge
2004-04 Development, APN 810-40-007; and
Tract 9536
Ord.2004-06 Adopted Ordinance No. 2004~06 amending Section 2.41 of Chapter 2, Section
22.27 of Chapter 22; Section 25A7 of Chapter 25A; and Sections 26B.25,
26B.26, 26B.28, 26B.30 and 26B.31 of Chapter 26B of the Gilroy City Code,
pertaining to the interest to be paid on certain delinquent tax and other payment
obligations and correcting typographical errors.
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Bid-Mgt.
Services
Pub.Hearing
Z 03-14A
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING SECTION 2.41 OF CHAPTER 2, SECTION 22.27 OF CHAPTER
22; SECTION 25A 7 OF CHAPTER 25A; AND SECTIONS 26B.25, 26B.26,
26B.28, 26B.30 AND 26B.31 OF CHAPTER 26B OF THE GILROY CITY
CODE, PERTAINING TO THE INTEREST TO BE PAID ON CERTAIN
DELINQUENT TAX AND OTHER PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS AND
CORRECTING TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 2004, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
The City Administrator presented a recommendation to select multiple firms
for on-call Civil Engineering, Architectural and Construction Management
Services as follows: Civil Engineering Services - Harris & Associates, HMH
Engineers, Nolte, and Raines, Melton & Carrella; Construction Management
Services - Ghiradelli Associates, Harris & Associates, Nichols Consulting
Engineers, and Hanna & Brunetti; Architectural Services - Carter Burgess,
Edward Gee & Associates, and Hemingway/Stock Architects.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon
and carried to select multiple firms for on-call Civil Engineering, Architectural and
Construction Management Services as follows: Civil Engineering Services -
Harris & Associates, HMH Engineers, Nolte, and Raines, Melton & Carrella;
Construction Management Services - Ghiradelli Associates, Harris & Associates,
Nichols Consulting Engineers, and Hanna & Brunetti; Architectural Services -
Carter Burgess, Edward Gee & Associates, and Hemingway/Stock Architects.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on a Zone Change request to rezone 14.5 acres from R2-R3-C3 (Two
Family Residential-Medium Density Residential-Shopping Center Commercial) to
R2-R3-C3-PUD (Two Family Residential-Medium Density Residential-Shopping
Center Commercial-Planned Unit Development), located between Cypress Court
and First Street, Orchard Valley Communities/Benassi Oaks, applicant, Z 03-14A
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper for Z 03-
14A, TM 03-04, RD 01-07/SHE 02-02 and A/S 03-28.
Council agreed that splitting/phasing the project would work for this
application, with the 2nd and 3rd phases to reapply in the future.
Council agreed that their preference was to use Cypress Court as the entrance
to the project.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Z 03-14A and TM 03-04.
John Kent, representing the Benassi family, reviewed why they are exploring
an alternative plan. He explained that many of the residents in the area were not
happy with the proposed plan and had concerns with increased traffic. He also
reviewed various Councilmembers concerns with the project.
Bruce Morasca stated that he is in favor of the phasing of the project. He
noted that he lives in the area and sees the traffic and would like the Council to
consider a second exit to the project.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing for Z 03-14A and TM 03-04.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Correa
and carried to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving Z 03-14A
Pub.Hearing
TM 03-04
RD 01-07/
SHE 02-02
A/S 03-28
Pub. Hearing
Z 03-14B
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The Mayor stated it was the time and place for a continued Public Hearing on a
Tentative Map request to sub-divide 14.5 acres into 25 residential lots, and one
commercial lot, on property zoned R2-R3-C3 (Two Family Residential-Medium
Density Residential-Shopping Center Commercial) located between Cypress Court
and First Street. Orchard Valley CommunitieslBenassi Oaks, applicant, TM 03-04.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving TM 03-04, with
modifications to conditions 2 & 3.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda to accommodate interested
persons in the audience.
The Mayor noted an RDO amendment request to modify the housing type
from attached senior duet units to detached senior duet units, on property zoned
R2 (Two Family Residential) located between Cypress Court and First Street.
Orchard Valley CommunitieslBenassi Oaks, applicant, RD 01-07/SHE 02-02.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving RD 01-07/SHE 02-02.
The Mayor noted an Architectural & Site review Planned Unit Development
request to allow the construction of 24 senior residential units, and an 80 unit
apartment complex, on property zoned R2-R3-C3 (Two Family Residential-
Medium Density Residential-Shopping Center Commercial) located between
Cypress Court and First Street. Orchard Valley CommunitieslBenassi Oaks,
applicant, A/S 03-28.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Correa
and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution modifYing A/S 03-28 to include
only the 24 senior housing component.
The Mayor returned to the regular order of the agenda.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on a Zone Change request of 13 :!: acres from R4-C3-PO (High Density
Residential-Shopping Center Commercial-Professional Office) to R4-C3-PO-PUD
(High Density Residential-Shopping Center Commercial-Professional Office-
Planned Unit Development) located at First Street and Wren Avenue. Oak
Commons, O'Brien Group, applicant, Z 03-14B.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Polubinski for Z
03-14B, TM 03-05, and A/S 03-30.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Z 03-14B and TM 03-05.
Eric Keller, O'Brien Group, reviewed the layout of the site and the proposed
project.
Connie Rogers, Santa Theresa Drive, stated that the area residents are
supportive of the project.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing for Z 03-14B and TM 03-05.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to approve the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, finding that (a) it is completed in compliance with CEQA, (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.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance approving Z 03-14B.
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Pub. Hearing
TM 03-05
A/S 03-30
M 02-12
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on a Tentative map request to subdivide 13 i: acres ofland to create a 137
lot single family subdivision on property zoned R4-C3-PO (High Density
Residential-Shopping Center Commercial-Professional Office), located at First
Street and Wren Avenue. Oak Commons, O'Brien Group, applicant, TM 03-05.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to direct staff to prepare a resolution
approving TM 03-05.
The Mayor deviated from the regular order of the agenda to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
The Mayor noted an Architecture & Site, Planned Unit Development review to
allow the construction of 13 7 detached single family homes arranged in clusters on
property zoned R4-C3-PO (High Density Residential-Shopping Center
Commercial-Professional Office), located at First Street and Wren Avenue.
O'Brien Group, applicant, A/S 03-30.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Correa
and carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to direct staff to prepare a resolution
approving A/S 03-30.
The Mayor noted a Conservation and Open Space Easement Program:
Agricultural Mitigation Policy as recommended by the Agricultural Task Force and
as outlined in the General Plan Environmental Impact review, establishing the
criteria for mitigation of agricultural lands converted to urban uses. City of Gilroy,
applicant, M 02-12.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper.
Richard Barberi, speaking as a farmer, stated that he would like the Policy
recommendation to go from the Task Force recommendation of 1: 1 acreage to
10:40 acres as part of the Santa Clara County Conservation Plan adopted a few
years ago, since some of the parcels to be developed are small, with going to the
1 : 1 criteria after the 10 acre criteria is met. He noted that with Section 1. 02( C)
that he doesn't see any reason to cloud the title of a property with agricultural
mitigation.
Carolyn Tognetti, on behalf of Save Open Space (SOS) Committee,
commended the Task Force for their hard work. She read an excerpt from the
September, 1999 Santa Clara County Farm Bureau Broadcaster regarding farming
in this area. She noted objection to the complete exemption from complying with
the Agricultural Mitigation Policy for any Specific Plan. She noted under 4.4-A
that the City should consider joining the Open Space Authority.
Connie Rogers noted the support of SOS of the March 31, 2004 version of the
Ag. Mitigation Policy. She noted concern and objection on Page 3 of the April 26,
2004 staff report regarding extending on-site mitigation and defining the size of
their buffers as a blanket exemption for all future Specific Plans except for the
Hecker Pass Specific Plan.
John Hewitt noted a letter on behalf of the Audubon Society supporting the
Policy as written. Two main points that he noted were 1) support of the 1: 1
mitigation for all parcel sizes, and 2) agreement with SOS regarding the exempting
of Specific Plan areas from this Policy. He commented on the question raised by
Lee Weider regarding the exemption of public rights of way, since the roads would
not be needed if the land were not developed.
Lee Wieder, Access Land Development, noted that restricting the flexibility of
on-site mitigation only to the Hecker Pass Specific Plan gives away future
discretions of City Councils should the City see benefits in other Specific Plan
areas. He noted that it would be up to the Council to ensure a Specific Plan's
mitigation program meets the General Plan EIR mitigation measure 4.4-A
M 02-08
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requirement for mitigation. He asked the Council to consider some financial relief
for the applicants on fees for projects that have been in the development process.
He noted an issue regarding public rights of way, in that 25-30% of a project is for
public rights of way, and that acreage is exempt only ifit is within the City's
circulation element. He asked the Council to modify the language regarding the
exemption maximum of 100' for land to remain in a permanent agricultural buffer.
Jim Hoey, representing the Hecker Pass Property Owners, stated that they
concur with staff recommendations, noting that they submitted a letter expressing
their points.
Beverly Bryant, Home Builders Association of Northern California, stated that
they would like to go on record opposing the agricultural mitigation policies. She
noted that if the City does approve it, that it should be no more than 1: 1 and be
current farm land, not land that has laid fallow for many years.
The Council agreed to the following issues:
# 1 - Specific Plan issue - that Specific Plan areas can mitigate on site rather than
going to the preferred site.
#2 - Public right of ways - areas for public right of ways would be exempt iffor
City benefit as in the General Plan circulation element or else would need to
be mitigated if only serving the development.
#3 - Regarding the request to separately agendize the issue for the Obata/Rossi
area for an exemption of fees - staff will provide a written document to the
Council, but will not reagendize the issue.
#4 - Regarding the 100' buffer - the City will not change the intent of the Policy
and exceptions would have to go before the City Council.
#5 - Request that the fees and mitigation would be required at final map - if there
is a final map, the fees would be required at that time or at the time
established by the development agreement if there is no final map.
#6 - Regarding the amount of acreage I: 1 or 10:40 - Council approves of the 1: 1
acreage requirement.
#7 - Regarding the LAFCO letter of April 27, 2004 - Council agreed to include
the comments #2 and #4, since staff had no comments or concerns.
Mr. Barberi questioned Section 1.02.A3(b) (LAFCO letter comment #3) as to
whether this would apply to the Sports Park, and was told that it would not. As
Chairperson of the Ag Task Force, he thanked everyone for all their work. He
especially thanked Cydney Casper for all her hard work.
David Collier noted that Hecker Pass is a very special case with a vision for
limited development and preserving the agricultural nature of the tourist serving
areas. He stated there is some conflict between the details of the General
Plan/Hecker Pass Specific Plan and the Policy. He stated that it is reasonable to
exempt Hecker Pass from some of the Ag. Mitigation Policy. He stated that not
all Specific Plans should be exempted from the Policy.
Lee Wieder stated that he would defer to legal counsel as to the interpretation
that staff has regarding future exemptions for Specific Plans.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to direct staff to prepare a resolution
approving M 02-12 as amended.
The Mayor noted the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
Thresholds of Significance Study and CEQA review procedure recommendations.
City of Gilroy, applicant, M 02-08.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to approve the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, finding that (a) it is completed in compliance with CEQA, (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.
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Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to direct staff to prepare a resolution
approving M 02-08.
At 10:08 p.m. the Mayor called for a recess, after which he recalled the
meeting to order.
Pub.Hearing
GPA 03-02
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on a General Plan text amendment to Section 26, Noise. Specific changes
to Figure 8-3, titled "Permissible maximum Outdoor and indoor Noise Levels" and
Section 26.05, titled "Earth Berms." City of Gilroy, applicant, GPA 03-02.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planning Division Manager
Faus on the Soundwall Attenuation Policy and GPA 03-02.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor
closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Correa
and carried to approve the Soundwall Attenuation Policy.
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving GPA 03-02.
The Mayor returned to the regular order of the agenda.
Pub. Hearing
HCD
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
the 2004-2005 Program Year Community Development Block Grant Program
Year Funding Allocation (One-Year Action Plan).
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.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to adopt the PY 2004-2005 CDBG funding allocations (One-Year
Action Plan). -./
Pub.Hearing The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to
Urban Water consider an update to the Urban Water Management Plan.
Management Plan
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.2004-37 Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Correa
and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2004-37 adopting the 2000 Urban Water
Management Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ADOPTING THE 2000 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 2004, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Res.2004-38 Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Dillon
and carried (Councilmen Gartman and Valiquette voting no) to adopt Resolution
No. 2004-38 approving TM 03-07, a Tentative Map to subdivide an approximately
6 acre site into 49 parcels, consisting of 48 residential townhouse parcels and 1
parcel for a clubhouse, open space and common areas, located at the intersection
of Carriage Drive and Acorn Way, APN 783-52-012, Santa Clara County New
Communities, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 03-07, A TENTATIVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATELY 6 ACRE SITE INTO 49 PARCELS; CONSISTING OF 48
RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE PARCELS AND 1 PARCEL FOR A
CLUBHOUSE, OPEN SPACE AND COMMON AREAS, LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF CARRIAGE DRIVE AND ACORN WAY, APN 783-52-
012, SANTA CLARA COUNTY NEW COMMUNITIES, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 2004, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, MORALES,
VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GARTMAN and VALIQUETTE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 2004-39 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Correa
and carried (Councilmen Gartman and Valiquette voting no) to adopt Resolution
No. 2004-39 approving RD 01-19, an application for an amendment to an
approval under the Residential Development Ordinance of 50 attached and
detached units to allow 48 detached Z-lot townhouses, located at the intersection
of Carriage Drive and Acorn Way, APN 783-52-012, Santa Clara County New
Communities, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-39.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING RD 01-19, AN APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO AN
APPROVAL UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
OF 50 ATTACHED AND DETACHED UNITS TO ALLOW 48 DETACHED Z-
LOT TOWNHOUSES, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF CARRIAGE
DRIVE AND ACORN WAY, APN 783-52-012, SANTA CLARA COUNTY
NEW COMMUNITIES, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 2004, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, MORALES,
VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GARTMAN and VALIQUETTE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res.2004-40 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Correa
and carried (Councilmen Gartman and Valiquette voting no) to adopt Resolution
No. 2004-40 approving A1S 03-38, an application for Architectural and Site
approval ofa Planned Unit Development (PUD) on an approximately 6 acre site
located at the intersection of Carriage Drive and Acorn Way, APN 783-52-012,
Santa Clara County New Communities, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 03-38, AN APPLICATION FOR ARClllTECTURAL AND
SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUO) ON AN
APPROXIMATELY 6 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
CARRIAGE DRIVE AND ACORN WAY, APN 783-52-012, SANTA CLARA
COUNTY NEW COMMUNITIES, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 2004, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, MORALES,
VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
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NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GARTMAN and VALIQUETTE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
Letter from Mayor Pinheiro to Assemblymember Simon Salinas regarding
opposition to AB 2702 - Second Units;
Letter from Mayor Pinheiro to Assemblymember Simon Salinas regarding
support of AB 2980 - Housing Elements: Production-based Certification; and
Letter from Jay Baksa to Senator Dianne Feinstein regarding opposing
language added to the Internet Tax Non-Discrimination Act (S.150).
Customer Service:
Letter of thanks from Elizabeth Barratt, Gilroy Historical Society, to Bob
Connelly for assistance of acquiring and wording of the plaque honoring the site of
the old Chinese Cemetery on the Gilroy Golf Course property; and
Letter of thanks from Sheryl Cathers, St. Mary Parish Youth Group, to Lisa
Jensema for the opportunity to work on the curb stenciling project.
Informational items:
City of Gilroy Investment Report dated March, 2004; and
Article announcing that the Gilroy Golf Course received the Total Quality
Management award for the third season of 2003 by IGM.
A& C Com.
3-9-04
The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of March 9, 2004
were noted.
Gang Task Force The minutes of the Gilroy Gang Task Force meeting of March 2,2004 were
3-2-04 noted.
Library Com.
3-10-04
The minutes of the Library Commission meeting of March 10,2004 were
noted.
P&RCom.
3-16-04
The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of March 16,
2004 were noted.
Sr.Adv.Board The minutes of the Gilroy Senior Advisory Board meeting of March 15, 2004
3...15-04 were noted.
SCRWA The minutes of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority meetings of
4-13-04 March 23,2004 (revised) and April 13, 2004 were noted.
3-23-04 (revised)
Youth Com.
3-8-04
The minutes of the Gilroy Youth Commission meeting of March 8, 2004 were
noted.
Legislative The City Administrator noted that California's Community Leaders will
Action Days convene at Legislative Action Days at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento,
May 12-13, 2004.
Council agreed that Councilman Morales would be the voting delegate and
Councilman Correa would be the alternate voting delegate.
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Council Mini- The City Administrator requested to set a location for the June 11, 2004
Retreat Council mini-retreat. Council agreed to have the retreat at the Corporation Yard
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Financial Plan The City Administrator presented the 2004-2009 Financial Plan and the
SCRW A Financial Plan to the Mayor and Councilmembers.
The City Administrator requested topics for the May 24,2004 workshop with
the School Board. He stated that the City Attorney and Community Development
Director were working on a white paper on the Open Space Authority, which is
tentatively set for a study session on June 1,2004. He gave an update on fee
waivers in the downtown and an update on the two shopping centers on Hwy. 152.
He distributed information for the May 17, 2004 study session. He noted the
California High Speed Rail study session scheduled for June 7,2004. He noted
that the Wilson Group, the firm assisting with the Library Grant application, has
suggested the City enlist the help of the Gilroy Unified School District, the
Chambers of Commerce, etc. in starting a letter writing campaign to help the grant
along. Councilman Dillon agreed to assist in this venture.
Councilman Dillon stated that he and Councilmembers Gartman and Valiquette
attended a conference in Sacramento last week and met with other
Councilmembers on various issues. He noted that he learned a lot and thanked the
City for allowing him to attend.
Councilman Morales stated that he attended the Strategic Plan meetings with
Gilroy Unified School District to discuss how to improve the school system. He
noted that he went to Sacramento with the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group to
lobby for the City's interests, and met with 109 legislators. He thanked the public
for allowing him to go. He stated that he attended, with Councilman Correa, the
ABAG Spring General Assembly regarding housing issues.
Councilman Correa noted that he attended the ABAG Spring General
Assembly, which was very informative, and thanked the City for allowing him to
attend. He noted that he also attended a meeting with the Santa Clara Valley
Water District (SCVWD) regarding water rates. He stated that he attended the
Water Commission meeting following the SCVWD meeting, and noted that the
Water Commission meeting did include the City of Gilroy comments that he made.
Councilman Velasco thanked staff for the great Earth Day celebration last
weekend. He asked about the train museum, and was told that there had been no
correspondence recently.
Councilman Gartman noted the Memorial Day parade is coming up May 31,
2004. He commented that Bill Lindsteadt attended a conference and heard about
the State announcing that the State would be awarding three Enterprise Zone
grants. He stated that we need to start putting the approval process in place and
thinking about funding $75,000 to do the application.
Council agreed to set May 10,2004 at 5:30 p.m. for a closed session and 5:45
p.m. for a discussion on the Enterprise Zone, with the already scheduled televised
budget workshop to start at 6:00 p.m.
Councilman Valiquette noted the ballot measure signatures and initiative by the
League of California Cities that the Governor is willing to back, but not for two
years out. He noted a discussion and request for donation from the City of San
Pablo for a police canine.
The Mayor requested the City Attorney provide information to the Council on
the Business Improvement District. He discussed the issue of a new City pin, due
to the updated City logo. Council agreed to the concept provided in Style B.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
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MAY 2004
3 Joint Council/Parks and Recreation Commission/Gilroy Cultural and
Performing Arts Facility Task Force Study Session - City of Gilroy Parks or
Recreation Facilities Naming. Community and Memorial Contribution. and
Gifts and Sponsorship Policy - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
3 * Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
1O*Budget Workshop - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
11 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
11 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior
Center
17 Study Session - Discussion on the Downtown Specific Plan/Unreinforced
Masonry/ South Valley Disposal Refuse Rates - 5:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
17*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
18 Neighborhood District Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
24 Ouarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board -7:00 p.m., Gilroy
City Council Chambers
25 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
JUNE 2004
7 Study Session - High Speed Rail- 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
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
8 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior
Center
11 Council Mini-Retreat - 8:00 a.m., location to be determined
14 Workshop - Downtown Task Force - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
15 Neighborhood District Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
21 *Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
22 SCRWAMeeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
JULY 2004
6*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
13 SCRWA Meeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
13 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior
Center
19*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
20 Neighborhood District Task Force - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
27 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
Adjournment At 11 :05 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to the meeting of May 17,
2004.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk