Minutes 2005/02/07
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Presentations & Proclamations
The following citizens were Introduced and sworn in as new Board and Commission
Members:
Shirley E. Willard, Arts and Culture Commission
Carol Peters, Arts and Culture Commission
Phyllis Armenta, Library Commission
Cecilia Del Buono Weymouth, Library Commission
Barbara DeLorenzo, Parks & Recreation Commission
Curt Goris, Parks & Recreation Commission
Joan Spencer, Parks & Recreation Commission
Shairon Williams, Personnel Commission (not present)
Robert H. Emberley, Jr., Building Board of Appeals (oath previously given)
Jim Gailey, Building Board of Appeals
Don Kludt, Physically Challenged Board of Appeals (not present)
Introduction of new employee
The following new employee was introduced: Dale Foster, Fire Chief,
Fire Department.
Present: Paul Correa; Robert T. Dillon; Craig Gartman; Charles S. Morales;
Russ Valiquette; Roland Velasco; Al Pinheiro.
Roll Call
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on February 2, 2005 at
3 :25 p.m.
No invocation was given.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Regular Meeting
February 07, 2005
Gilroy, California
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AIlen D. Beale, BicycleIPedestrian Advisory Board (not present)
Bruce Williams, BicycleIPedestrian Advisory Board
Roberta H. Hughan, Historic Heritage Committee
Joan Buchanan, Public Art Committee (not present)
Barbara DeLorenzo, Public Art Committee
The Mayor presented certificates for the following retired Board and Commission
Members:
Kermit DeLaurant, Arts and Culture Commission
Ryan Romero, Library Commission (not present)
Victor Valdez, Jr., Library Commission (not present)
Rebeca Armendariz, Parks & Recreation Commission (not present)
Phil Buchanan, Parks & Recreation Commission
Sherri Stuart, Parks & Recreation Commission
Chris Ordaz, Personnel Commission (not present)
Samuel P. Kekaha, Building Board of Appeals (previously mailed)
Norman Thompson, Building Board of Appeals
Beverly Kludt, Physically Challenged Board of Appeals (accepted by Clay Bentson)
Phil Buchanan, BicycleIPedestrian Advisory Board
Sherri Stuart, Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board
Mike Will, BicycleIPedestrian Advisory Board (not present)
Gretchen Yoder-Schrock, BicycleIPedestrian Advisory Board (not present)
Maurice Reid, Historic Heritage Committee (not present)
Roberta Jones, Public Art Committee (not present)
Kermit DeLaurant, Public Art Committee
The Mayor presented the Volunteers of the Month of December, 2004 award to
Monique Medaxian & Morgan Kidd.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Arbor Day - May 1,2004, which was previously
mailed to the recipient.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for J. Chris Mickartz, 2004 Woman ofthe Year,
which was presented to the recipient on February 5,2005.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Bill Lindsteadt, 2004 Man of the Year, which
was presented to the recipient's family on February 5, 2005.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Patricia Golden, 2004 Firman B. Voorhies
Volunteer of the Year, which was presented to the recipient on February 5,2005.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Stacy Huddleston, 2004 EDC Educator of the
Year, which was presented to the recipient on February 5,2005.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Articulate Solutions, 2004 Small Business of the
Year, which was presented to the recipient on February 5,2005.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Pacific Diversified Insurance Services, Inc.,
2004 Large Business ofthe Year, which was presented to the recipient on February 5,
2005.
Physically Challenged Board of Appeals Report
Walter Schinke, Physically Challenged Board of Appeals member, gave a report on
their activities on their Top 10 List, including repair of Gilroy's sidewalks, inclusion of
audible-pedestrian crosswalks at various locations, inspections for safety accessible
pathways in businesses, making Channel 17 accessible to hearing impaired citizens,
requiring residential projects to have sidewalks, and upgrading the Museum to be
handicapped accessible.
Presentations by members of the public for items not on the agenda, but within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council.
There were no presentations by the public.
Consent Calendar
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to approve the Consent Calendar.
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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 18, 2005.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving TM 04-08, a
Tentative Map to subdivide an approximately 4.8 acre site into a 16-parcel residential
subdivision located south of Sunrise Drive, west of Santa Teresa Boulevard, north of
Rodeo Drive dead-end, and east of Cheyenne Drive dead-end, APN 783-20-016, Rancho
Meadows, Inc., applicant.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 04-08, A TENTATIVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATELY 4.8 ACRE SITE INTO A 16-PARCEL RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH OF SUNRISE DRIVE, WEST OF SANTA
TERESA BOULEVARD, NORTH OF RODEO DRIVE DEAD-END, AND EAST OF
CHEYENNE DRIVE DEAD-END, APN 783-20-016, RANCHO MEADOWS, INC.,
APPLICANT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2005, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMrnMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving TM 04-09, a
Tentative Map to subdivide an approximately 9.6 acre site into a 17-parcel residential
subdivision located south of Sunrise Drive, west of Santa Teresa Boulevard, north of
Rodeo Drive dead-end, and east of Cheyenne Drive dead-end, APN 783-20-015, Camino
Enterprises Corp., applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 04-09, A TENTATIVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATELY 9.6 ACRE SITE INTO A 17-PARCEL RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH OF SUNRISE DRIVE, WEST OF SANTA
TERESA BOULEVARD, NORTH OF RODEO DRIVE DEAD-END, AND EAST OF
CHEYENNE DRIVE DEAD-END, APN 783-20-015, CAMINO ENTERPRISES
CORP., APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving SPE 04-08, an
application for a Small Project Exemption from the Residential Development Ordinance,
APN 799-11-031, Shirley Lulevitt, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING SPE 04-08, AN APPLICATION FOR A SMALL PROJECT
EXEMPTION FROM THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, APN
799-11-031, SHIRLEY LULEVITT, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the Gilroy Zoning
Ordinance to add Section 29, Hecker Pass Special Use District, implementing provisions
of the Hecker Pass Specific Plan and to amend the Zoning Map on property located on
8350
Hecker Pass Highway, west of Santa Teresa Boulevard from RH, Al and HC to Hecker
Pass Special Use District/PUD, Hecker Pass Property Owners, applicant, Z 04-04.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING THE GILROY ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 29,
HECKER PASS SPECIAL USE DISTRICT, IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE
HECKER PASS SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP ON
PROPERTY LOCATED ON HECKER PASS HIGHWAY, WEST OF SANTA
TERESA BOULEVARD FROM RH, Al AND HC TO HECKER PASS SPECIAL USE
DISTRICT/PUD, HECKER PASS PROPERTY OWNERS, APPLICANT, Z 04-04.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Denied claims of Carol Sasso-Carlson, Manuel Del Villar, and Ellen Clark.
Property Improvement Agreement No. 2005-02, Tract No. 9643, Carriage Hills Phase
IV @ Carriage Drive, APN: 783-52-012.
Property Improvement Agreement No. 2005-01, Tract No. 9650, Ervin Court @
Monterey Road, Ervin Court LLC, APN: 799-46-007.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy making certain findings and
approving the reorganization of territory designated "Thomas Road Reorganization No.
02-01" pursuant to application No. A 02-01 to annex approximately 10.6 acres at 6151 .
Thomas Road, contiguous to the City of Gilroy, and approving detachment of said
territory from the County of Santa Clara, South Santa Clara County Fire District and
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
applicant, A 02-01.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVING THE REORGANIZATION OF
TERRITORY DESIGNATED "THOMAS ROAD REORGANIZATION NO. 02-01"
PURSUANT TO APPLICATION NO. A 02-01 TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 10.6
, ACRES AT 6151 THOMAS ROAD, CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF GILROY,
AND APPROVING DETACHMENT OF SAID TERRITORY FROM THE COUNTY
OF SANTA CLARA, SOUTH SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT AND
SANT A CLARA COUNTY OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY, CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, APPLICANT, A 02-01.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy setting forth the
Administrative Penalty Schedule and late payment charges for certain violations of the
Gilroy City Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
SETTING FORTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY SCHEDULE AND LATE
PAYMENT CHARGES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE GILROY CITY
CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Karen Christopher
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving a one-year
extension for TM 99-07, a Tentative Map to subdivide an approximately 16.05 acre site
into 12 single-family lots and one remainder lot for open space dedication located at 1000
Mesa Road, APN 810-28-22, Karen Christopher, applicant.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
Jim Fletcher, representing the applicant, stated that they met with staffwho informed
them that a loop water pressure would be required with the Mesa Ridge project for water
service.
Karen Christopher, applicant, stated that they have made tremendous progress with
the various environmental agencies. She stated that she is under contract with a person to
purchase her property and develop it.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Council members Dillon, Gartman, and Valiquette voting no) to adopt Resolution
No. 2005-10 approving a one-year extension for TM 99-07, a Tentative Map to subdivide
an approximately 16.05 acre site into 12 single-family lots and one remainder lot for open
space dedication located at 1000 Mesa Road, APN 810-28-22, Karen Christopher,
applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR TM 99-07, A TENTATIVE MAP TO
SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRE SITE INTO 12 SINGLE-FAMILY
LOTS AND ONE REMAINDER LOT FOR OPEN SPACE DEDICATION LOCATED
AT 1000 MESA ROAD, APN 810-28-22, KAREN CHRISTOPHER, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of , February, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, MORALES, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DILLON, GARTMAN, and VALIQUETTE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Commissions and Boards
Letter of resignation from Barbara Cabello Khan, Physically Challenged Board of
Appeals member.
The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to accept the resignation with regrets.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to appoint Ben Pappani to the term to expire 12/31/05.
Customer Service
Email of appreciation from Wendie Rooney to Joe Kline for assistance in preparing
the first Downtown Newsletter.
Email of appreciation from Irma Navarro to Lisa Bacio for assistance with a question
regarding AFLAC.
Memorandum of appreciation from Chief Giusiana to Officer Bozzo for his diligence
and follow-through to solve several crimes.
Memorandum of appreciation from Chief Giusiana to Corporal Callahan and Officer
Bolton for using sound patrol procedures and teamwork to help reduce crime in our
community.
Memorandum of appreciation from Chief Giusiana to Officers Rodriguez, Richards
and Dutton for solving two auto burglary cases.
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Email of thanks from John Greenhut to Rick Brandini and Bob Bozzo for the speedy
and high quality job constructing the inspectors' plan review table and to Bob Bozzo for
adjusting the air flow into some offices.
Email of thanks from Rhonda Pellin to Randy Newell, Bob Bozzo, Chris Rogers, and
Ralph Hernandez for their hard work setting up and taking down the furniture for the City
Council retreat.
Email of thanks from Ed Bozzo to Rick Brandini, Bob Bozzo, Chris Rogers, and
Martin Quiroz for their time and effort in purchasing and installing the emergency
telephones at each fire station.
Email of thanks from Gayle Glines to various City staff members and their families
for assistance to over 80 teens and children from the Ochoa Camp to shop for new school
clothes and supplies.
City of Gilroy Investment Report dated December, 2004.
Letter of thanks from Joan Buchanan for the efforts being made for the Downtown
projects.
Commission and Board Minutes
Minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of December 14, 2004.
Minutes of the Gilroy Gang Task Force meeting of January 4,2005.
Minutes of the Library Commission meeting of December 8, 2004.
Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of December 21,2004.
City Administrator's Report
Council agreed to move the June 20,2005 Council meeting to June 13, 2005.
The City Administrator distributed the 2005-2007 Workplan and prioritization. He
noted that he would ask the City Engineer to write a technical memo regarding the water
looping system on Mesa Road.
City Attorney's Report
Acting City Attorney Faber informed the Council of a letter regarding a request for
Grant of Review - Building Industry Association of San Diego County v. State Water
Resources Control Board (2004) 124 Cal.App.4th 866.
Council Members Report
Councilman Morales noted that he spoke to the Mayor of Tecate when he was in San
Diego, and the Mayor thanked Mayor Pinheiro for the invitation to visit. Councilman
Morales noted that goodwill with our sister cities is good.
Councilman Correa requested an update from the Interim Director of the Economic
Development Corporation on the status of hiring a permanent Director.
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
FEBRUARY 2005
7 Study Session - Bonfante Gardens Annual Report & HCD Consolidated Plan -
6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
7 Study Session - HCD Consolidated Plan - 6:30 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
9 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
16 Workshop for Councilmembers/BoardmemberslCommission Members on the Brown
Act, Conflict ofInterest, and Meeting Procedure - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
22*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
22 SCR W A Meeting - 7 :30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
28*Joint Council/Planning Commission Study Session - Review of the 2005 cm-
6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
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MARCH 2005
1 Study Session - VTP 2030 Presentation & Discussion ofa Vehicle Registration Fee
Increase - 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
9 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
15 Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission on the Draft Trail Master Plan -
6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
21 *Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
22 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
APRIL 2005
4 Study Session - Hazard Mitigation DMA 2000 - 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
4*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
12 SCRW A Meeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
13 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
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
Adjournment
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