Minutes 2005/03/21
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Regular Meeting
March 21, 2005
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Mark Milwee, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on March 16,2005 at
10: 15 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Paul Correa; Robert T. Dillon; Craig Gartman; Charles S. Morales;
Russ Valiquette; Roland Velasco; Al Pinheiro - 7:00 p.m.
Introductions of new Employees
The following new employee was introduced: Rito Martinez, Maintenance Worker
Assistant, Community Services Department.
Presentations & Proclamations
John Sheedy, representing the Gilroy Police Officers Association, gave a presentation
recommending that the new Police Facility be named in honor of former Police ChiefC.J.
Laizure.
Jane Howard gave a presentation regarding the hiring process for the new EDC
Director.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Greek Independence Day - March 25, 2005,
which was previously mailed to the recipient.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Assyrian National Day - March 21,2005, which
was previously mailed to the recipient.
The Mayor noted a proclamation for Tartan Day - April 6, 2005, which was
previously mailed to the recipient.
The Mayor noted a certificate for retired Boardmember Bruce L. Williams,
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board, who was not present to accept the certificate.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the month of March, 2005 to Clay
Bentson, Acting Fire Division Chief, Fire Department.
Councilman Dillon made his Councilmember comments at this time due to the
attendance of many members of the Fire Department. He expressed thanks to the Fire
Department on behalf of the Malinoff family for their assistance with the funeral of their
son Keith Malinoff, and for their friendship and interaction with him.
Presentations by members of the public for items not on the agenda, but within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council.
Tony Mannino noted the Gilroy Community Services request to use all three school
pools for their use this summer. He noted the impact that this will have on the Gilroy
Gators program.
Consent Calendar
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and
carried to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item III.H., which will be reagendized
on the April 4, 2005 agenda.
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 7,2005.
Named the new Police Facility in honor of former Police ChiefC.J. Laizure.
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving an application for a
change in zoning designation from C2 (Central Commercial District) to C2-PUD (Central
Commercial District-Planned Unit Development) on approximately 0.37 acres located at
7031 Monterey Street, between Ninth and Tenth Streets, APN 799-11-031, Shirley
Lulevitt, applicant, Z 04-12.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING DESIGNATION
FROM C2 (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO C2-PUD (CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT -PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) ON
APPROXIMATELY 0.37 ACRES LOCATED AT 7031 MONTEREY STREET,
BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH STREETS, APN 799-11-031, SHIRLEY
LULEVITT, APPLICANT, Z 04-12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of March, 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 TM 04-14, a
Tentative Map to subdivide an approximately 0.37 acre site into 8 parcels which include
6 detached livelwork parcels, one commercial parcel and one common space parcel
located at 7031 Monterey Street, between Ninth and Tenth Streets, APN 799-11-031,
Shirley Lulevitt, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 04-14, A TENTATIVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATELY 0.37 ACRE SITE INTO 8 PARCELS WHICH INCLUDE 6
DETACHED LlVE/WORK PARCELS, ONE COMMERCIAL PARCEL AND ONE
COMMON SP ACE PARCEL LOCATED AT 7031 MONTEREY STREET, BETWEEN
NINTH AND TENTH STREETS, APN 799-11-031, SHIRLEY LULEVITT,
APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 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 A/S 04-31, an
application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for
an 8-parcel residential/commercial subdivision which includes 6 livelwork units, 3
apartments, 3 commercial stores and an office located at 7031 Monterey Street, between
Ninth and Tenth Streets, APN 799-11-031, Shirley Lulevitt, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 04-31, AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR AN 8-P ARCEL
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION WHICH INCLUDES 6 LIVE/WORK
UNITS, 3 APARTMENTS, 3 COMMERCIAL STORES AND AN OFFICE LOCATED
AT 7031 MONTEREY STREET, BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH STREETS, APN
799-11-031, SHIRLEY LULEVITT, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of March, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
V ALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the city to apply for
grant funds for the trails and open space grant program under the Clean, Safe Creeks and
Natural Flood Protection Program of2000.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-18
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING THE CITY TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE TRAILS AND
OPEN SPACE GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CLEAN, SAFE CREEKS AND
NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM OF 2000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 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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Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy declaring certain weeds growing
in the City of Gilroy to be a public nuisance, describing weeds which constitute such
nuisance, setting a hearing for objections to the proposed destruction or removal of said
weeds, and providing for giving notice of the adoption of the resolution by publication
thereof
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-19
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE SUCH
NUISANCE, SETTING A HEARING FOR OBJECTIONS TO TIlE PROPOSED
DESTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF SAID WEEDS, AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING
NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF TIlE RESOLUTION BY PUBLICATION
THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy communicating the support of the
elected officials for SB 680. (pULLED - to be reagendized on April 4, 2005)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy setting the annual Fireworks
Service Fee for impacts on City Fire and Police services related to the sale and use of safe
and sane fIreworks pursuant to City Code Chapter lOA.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
SETTING THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS SERVICE FEE FOR IMP ACTS ON CITY
FIRE AND POLICE SERVICES RELATED TO THE SALE AND USE OF SAFE AND
SANE FIREWORKS PURSUANT TO CITY CODE CHAPTER lOA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of March, 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 establishing stop control on EI
Caminito Way at its intersection with Lerma Lane in the City of Gilroy pursuant to
Section 15.40 of the City Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING STOP CONTROL ON EL CAMINITO WAY AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH LERMA LANE IN THE CITY OF GILROY PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15.40 OF THE CITY CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 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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Bids and Proposals
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
Recommendation to award bid for proposal to provide Professional Services for
Engineering Reports for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings (URM) in Downtown Gilroy,
05.RFP.CDD.312, to Biggs Cardosa Associates Incorporated in the amount not to exceed
$100,000.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Gartman and
carried (Councilman Morales absent) to award the bid for a proposal to provide
Professional Services for Engineering Reports for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
(URM) in Downtown Gilroy, 05.RFP-CDD-312, to Biggs Cardosa Associates
Incorporated in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
Neil Mussallem
A continued Public Hearing on a Zone Change request to re-zone (2) two single
family residential lots from Rl (Single Family Residential) to RI-PUD (Single Family
Residential-Planned Unit Development) on property located at 7861 & 7891 Miller
Avenue, Z 03-08, Neil Mussallem, applicant.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Polubinsky.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Barton Hechtman, on behalf of the applicant, noted that they have addressed the
concerns of the Council and neighbors. He explained that they reached out and met with
the neighbors on the project. He stated that they reduced the density from 8 to 6 units.
Lizabeth Ruiz noted concerns with the traffic to be generated from this project.
Noel Alonzo noted that this is a good plan and project, but not for Miller Avenue. He
stated concerns that other property owners on Miller Avenue may also want to build
additional units on their properties.
Robb AIonzo stated that this project did not meet the points the City Council wanted,
nor does it meet the points that the neighbors requested. He noted that he would like the
setback from Miller Avenue to be 100'. He asked to preserve Miller Avenue. He asked
the Council to deny this project.
AIbert Gagliardi stated that he is against the Zone Change. He stated that he likes it
the way it is now.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Traffic Engineer Dey answered traffic related questions posed by Council members.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Mayor Pinheiro and carried
(Council members Dillon and Valiquette voting no) to direct staff to prepare an ordinance
approving Z 03-08.
Police Department
Public Hearing to consider a report from the Gilroy Police Department
recommending projects/programs for funding under the 2005 Byrne Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) monies ($23,628.00) to be expended before September 30, 2008.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Captain Moore.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Mayor closed
the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried (Councilman Dillon absent) to approve projectslprograms for funding under the
2005 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
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Neil Mussallem
Small Project Exemption to allot 8 units on property zoned Rl (Single Family
Residential), located at 7861 & 7891 Miller Avenue, SPE 03-09, Neil Mussallem,
applicant. APPLICATION WITHDRAWN - NO LONGER NEEDED
Mike Conrotto
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving an application for a
change in zoning designation from M2 (General Industrial) to CM (Commercial
Industrial) on approximately 6 acres located at 6460-6490 Chestnut Street, APN 841-15-
069, Emsee Transportation Co. (c/o Mike Conrotto), applicant, Z 03-10.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to adopt Ordinance No. 2005-05 approving an
application for a change in zoning designation from M2 (General Industrial) to CM
(Commercial Industrial) on approximately 6 acres located at 6460-6490 Chestnut Street,
APN 841-15-069, Emsee Transportation Co. (c/o Mike Conrotto), applicant, Z 03-10.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING DESIGNATION
FROM M2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) TO CM (COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL) ON
APPROXIMATELY 6 ACRES LOCATED AT 6460-6490 CHESTNUT STREET, APN
841-15-069, EMSEE TRANSPORTATION CO. (C/O MIKE CONROTTO),
APPLICANT, Z 03-10.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, MORALES, VALIQUETTE,
VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GARTMAN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE (08:28 PM)
City of Gilroy - Ordinance Codification
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy pertaining to the reduction of
air pollution by the regulation of wood burning appliances by adding a new Article V to
Chapter 6 of the Gilroy City Code entitled "Regulation of Wood burning Appliances".
Councilman Gartman requested changes to Section 6.35(c) and adding Section
6.38(c), to add an additional exemption.
Matthew Sullivan noted that he has statistics regarding the amount of wood that is
burned in Gilroy. He asked the Council to not adopt this ordinance, and stated that he can
get additional documentation for them. He asked that the masonry fireplaces be
grandfathered in to repair them if the Council does adopt this ordinance.
James Gailey offered and distributed some recommended changes to this ordinance.
He asked the Council to work with the County to limit the amount of wood burned by
farmers.
Joan Spencer agreed that PM 10 is measured in San Rafael but noted that PM 2.5 is
measured in San Jose. She applauded the City Officials for doing the right thing and
taking this first step towards cleaner air.
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Councilman Gartman voting no) to adopt Ordinance No. 2005-06 pertaining to
the reduction of air pollution by the regulation of woodburning appliances by adding a
new Article V to Chapter 6 of the Gilroy City Code entitled "Regulation of Wood burning
Appliances" .
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
PERTAINING TO THE REDUCTION OF AIR POLLUTION BY THE REGULATION
OF WOODBURNING APPLIANCES BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V TO
CHAPTER 6 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE ENTITLED "REGULATION OF
WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2005, by the following vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, MORALES, VELASCO,
V ALIQUETTE, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GARTMAN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE (09:01 PM)
James Suner
Small Project Exemption request to allot 5 single family residential units on property
zoned Hecker Pass Special Use District, located at 2730 Hecker Pass Highway. James
Suner, applicant, SPE 04.03.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Dillon and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving SPE 04.03.
James Suner
Small Project Exemption request to allot 8 single family residential units on property
zoned Al (Agriculture), located at the northwest corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and
Thomas Road. James Suner, applicant, SPE 04-04.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
James Suner noted that this is basically the tentative map that he will be submitting
tomorrow. He requested that the Council give him any comments tonight, if the Council
has concerns.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Dillon and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving SPE 04-04.
City Administrator's Report
The City Administrator noted a SCRW A meeting tomorrow morning. He noted that
next Tuesday is the cm meeting. He explained that two sections of the agenda have been
pulled out and are now being sent by Email.
City Attorney's Report
The City Attorney noted that the WalMart petitioners filed an appeal of the court's
decision in favor of the City. She stated that they have filed a motion to get a
staylinjunction from moving the project forward.
Council Members Report
Councilmember Valiquette stated that he hopes everyone has a good Easter and
comes to Bonfante Gardens.
Councilman Gartman asked for more information about what happened to the Gators
to see why they were bounced from their practice times. He noted that on March 29th at
10:00 a.m., there will be a street dedication in honor of Bill Lindsteadt, and asked that
everyone come out for the ceremony.
Councilman Velasco asked the Mayor to send a letter to the staff ofCalTrain
regarding their proposal to cut train service out of Gilroy. He asked that the Council not
support that recommendation.
Councilman Correa asked if the Council is interested in a report on the Perchlorate
clean.up. The Mayor asked to have him contact the agency wishing to give the report, to
have them send their request and information to or call the City Administrator.
Mayor's Report
The Mayor reminded everyone of the March 23rd ribbon cutting at the Sports Park at
11 :00 a.m. He discussed the issue of having Study Sessions on Monday vs. Tuesday
nights. He stated that the study session on March 29 will be the last Tuesday night, and
then the schedule will go back to Monday nights. (09:29 PM)
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
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MARCH 2005
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
29*Joint Council/Planning Commission Study Session - Review of the 2005 cm - 6:00
p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
APRIL 2005
4 Study Session - VTA Sales Tax Ballot Measure and Hazard Mitigation DMA 2000-
6:00 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 Closed Session - Conference with Labor Negotiator - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
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
MAY 2005
2*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
9*Budget Workshop - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
10 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
11 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
16*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
23 Quarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board - 6:00 p.m., Sunrise Fire
Station Conference Room, 880 Sunrise Drive, Gilroy
24 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting to the meeting-f~ April 4, 2005.~
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Isl RHONDA PELLIN, CMC
City Clerk