Minutes 2005/04/11
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Special Meeting
April 11, 2005
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on April 6, 2005 at
10:40 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Paul Correa; Robert T. Dillon; Craig Gartman; Charles S. Morales;
Russ Valiquette; Roland Velasco; AI Pinheiro - 5:50 p.m.
Councilman Valiquette recused himself from discussion and vote on Items II.A.,
II.B., II.C., and II.D. due to financial interests due to his employment with Bonfante
Gardens, stepped down from the dais and left the room.
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Shapell Industries
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving an application for a
change in zoning designation from HC (Highway Commercial) to RI-PUD (Residential
Single Family - Planned Unit Development) on approximately 32.9 acres located at the
far northwest corner of the Eagle Ridge development, Shapell Industries of Northern
California, applicant, Z 04-10.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Councilman Valiquette absent) to adopt Ordinance No. 2005-07 approving an
application for a change in zoning designation from HC (Highway Commercial) to Rl-
PUD (Residential Single Family- Planned Unit Development) on approximately 32.9
acres located at the far northwest corner of the Eagle Ridge Development, Shapell
Industries of Northern California, applicant, Z 04-10.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING DESIGNATION
FROM HC (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) TO RI-PUD (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY -PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) ON APPROXIMATELY 32.9 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE FAR NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAGLE RIDGE
DEVELOPMENT, SHAPELL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA,
APPLICANT, Z 04-10.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11 th day of April, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: VALIQUETTE
Bonfante Gardens
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving M 04-12, an
amendment to the pre-annexation development agreement for Hecker Pass dated April 1,
1997, Bonfante Gardens, Inc, applicant, M 04-12.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Councilman Valiquette absent) to adopt Ordinance No. 2005-08 approving M
04-12, an amendment to the pre-annexation development agreement for Hecker Pass
dated April 1, 1997, Bonfante Gardens, Inc, applicant.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING M 04-12, AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRE-ANNEXATION
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR HECKER PASS DATED APRIL 1, 1997,
BONF ANTE GARDENS, INC, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: VALIQUETTE
ShapellIndustries
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving TM 04-11, a
Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide approximately 32.9 acres at the far northwest corner
of the Eagle Ridge development to create 118 single family lots and one 3.2-acre
community park site, Shapell Industries of Northern California, applicant.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Councilman Valiquette absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2005-26 approving TM
04-11, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide approximately 32.9 acres at the far
northwest corner of the Eagle Ridge development to create 118 single family lots and one
3.2-acre community park site, Shapell Industries of Northern California, applicant.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-26
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 04~ 11, A VESTING TENT A TlVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE
APPROXIMATELY 32.9 ACRES AT THE FAR NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
. EAGLE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE 118 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND
ONE 3.2-ACRE COMMUNITY PARK SITE, SHAPELL INDUSTRIES OF
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMrnMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: VALIQUETTE
Shapell Industries
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving A/S 04-39, an
application fOf Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for
118 single family lots and one 3.2 acre community park on 32.9 acres at the far northwest
corner of the Eagle Ridge development, Shapell Industries of Northern California,
applicant.
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Councilman Valiquette absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2005~27 approving A/S
04-39, an application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) for 118 single family lots and one 3.2 acre community park on 32.9 acres at the
far northwest corner of the Eagle Ridge development, Shapell Industries of Northern
California, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 04-39, AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR 118 SINGLE
F AMIL Y LOTS AND ONE 3.2 ACRE COMMUNITY PARK ON 32.9 ACRES AT
THE FAR NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAGLE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT,
SHAPELL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: VALIQUETTE
Councilman Valiquette returned to his seat at the dais.
StateIFederal Legislation
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy communicating the support of the
elected officials for SB 680. (On April 4, 2005, motion failed to carry [Council members
Dillon, Gartman, Morales, and Valiquette voting no] to adopt resolution.) Councilman
Morales has requested this be reagendized.
Joe Thompson noted that he spoke to many people in Gilroy on this subject and
everyone agreed that they wanted no more tax burdens. He urged the Council not to
reverse their course.
Mark Zappa stated that he agreed with Mr. Thompson in that VT A is currently in
violation. He stated that the Council should ask the citizens if they want this tax increase.
He asked that the Council not give VT A any money.
Ric Espinosa noted the negative effect on him as a small business owner. He stated
that his business vehicles are sitting idle, as he cannot afford to use them.
Carl Guardino thanked the Council for reconsidering this issue. He reviewed some of
the issues noted by the previous speakers. He noted that this is a small gesture to help
fund some local street and road improvements. He emphasized that these funds are for
local improvements. He noted that none of this money is going towards VT A operations.
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Councilman Velasco stated that he asked the City Attorney to review whether he had
a conflict of interest. He explained that he is charged with researching the items and
making an informed decision on issues that come before the Council.
City Attorney Callon stated that neither the City nor the County have jurisdiction over
this issue, and therefore there is no impropriety and no conflict of interest for any
Councilmember.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Council members Dillon, Gartman, and Valiquette voting no) to adopt Resolution
No. 2005-28 communicating the support of the elected officials for SB 680.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-28
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
COMMUNICATING THE SUPPORT OF THE ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR SB 680.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11 th day of April, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, MORALES, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DILLON, GARTMAN, and VALIQUETTE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
The Mayor invited everyone to a Public Information Meeting in the Council
Chambers tomorrow, April 12, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Downtown
Monterey Streetscape Phase III (from 4th to 6th Streets).
City Administrator Baksa reviewed the Revenue Projections and the Preliminary
Financial Plan.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting to the meeting of April 18, 2005.
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Isl RHONDA PELLIN, CMC
City Clerk