Minutes 2005/04/18
Introductions
The following promoted employees were introduced: James Gillio, Sergeant; Police
Department and Joseph Crivello, Corporal, Police Department.
Orders of the Day
Mayor Protempore Gartman noted that Items V.F. and VII.A. would be continued to
May 2, 2005. He stated that Item I.D.5. would immediately follow Item I.D.l.
Present: Paul Correa; Robert T. Dillon; Charles S. Morales; Russ Valiquette; Roland
Velasco; Craig Gartman I Absent: AI Pinheiro -7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on April 13, 2005 at
3 :40 p.m.
There was no invocation given.
Mayor Protempore Gartman led the Pledge of AIlegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Protempore Gartman announced that the Council had adjourned from a Closed
Session regarding Conference with Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b) and that no action had been taken.
Regular Meeting
April 18, 2005
Gilroy, California
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The following new employees were introduced: Betsy Brewer, Police Records
Technician, Police Department; Regina Adams-Brisco, Housing Planner I, Community
Development Department; and James Dempsey, Firefighter II, Fire Department.
Presentations & Proclamations
Mayor Protempore Gartman noted a proclamation for National Volunteer Month - -
April, 2005.
Mayor Protempore Gartman presented a proclamation for Fair Housing Month-
April, 2005 to Veronica Navarro.
Mayor Protempore Gartman noted a presentation by the Housing Trust of Santa Clara
County. (This presentation will be rescheduled to May 16, 2005.)
Mayor Protempore Gartman presented the Employee Award for the Month of April,
2005 to John Garcia, Recreation Supervisor, Community Services Department.
Mayor Protempore Gartman noted a presentation by South Valley Disposal &
Recycling, Inc. of the 2004 Business Recycler of the Year to Saint Louise Regional
Hospital, the 2004 Residential Recycler of the Year to the Denham Family, and of the
Unincorporated Santa Clara County Business Recycler of the Year to Rancho de Solis
Winery.
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 Dillon, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 4, 2005.
Property Improvement Agreement No.: 2005-05, The Vineyards @ 7900 Westwood
Drive, APN: 808-11-001,002 and 003, South Valley Apartments, LLC.
Property Improvement Agreement No. 2004-28, Parcel Map @ Arroyo Circle, APN:
841-69-038, Southpoint Business Park Associates, A California Joint Venture.
Request for Acceptance of Improvements, City Hall, Library and Police Station
Sidewalk Project, Osuna Concrete Construction.
Request for revisions to the City of Gilroy Parks or Recreation Facilities Memorial
Recognitions, Gift and Sponsorship Policy.
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Public Hearing to adopt the City of Gilroy Hazard Mitigation Plan and endorse the
ABAG Report "Taming Natural Disasters."
The staff report was noted and further explained by Community Development
Director Rooney.
Mayor Protempore Gartman opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments,
he closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2005-29 adopting the City of
Gilroy Hazard Mitigation Plan and endorsing the ABAG Report "Taming Natural
Disasters. "
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE CITY OF
GILROY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND ENDORSING THE ABAG REPORT
"TAMING NATURAL DISASTERS," OF WHICH THE GILROY HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN IS CONTAINED WITHIN.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of April, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, MORALES, VALIQUETTE,
VELASCO, and GARTMAN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO
Gilroy General Plan
Public Hearing on a request to adopt the City of Gilroy Neighborhood District Policy
as recommended by the Neighborhood District Task Force. City of Gilroy, applicant, M
03-01.
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to continue the Public Hearing to May 2, 2005 to allow
the Neighborhood District Task Force to reconvene.
Zoning Ordinance
Public Hearing on a request for a text amendment to the City of Gilroy's Zoning
Ordinance C2 (Central District Commercial) use table to amend the uses in the
Downtown District. City of Gilroy, applicant, Z 05-01.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Polubinsky.
Mayor Protempore Gartman opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments,
he closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving
Z 05-01.
Melia, Augustine
Public Hearing on a Pre-Zone Change request to pre-zone 53 acres to Ml (Limited
Industrial) on property located north of Las Animas Avenue, between Monterey Road
and Murray Avenue. Augustine Melia clo Lee Weider, applicant, Z 02-01.
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to continue to the meeting of May 16,2005 due to
continuance at the Planning Commission.
Melia, Augustine
Public Hearing on a request for annexation of 53 acres ofland located north of Las
Animas Avenue between Monterey Road and Murray Avenue. Augustine Melia clo Lee
Weider, applicant, A 01-01.
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Dillon and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to continue to the meeting of May 16,2005 due to
continuance at the Planning Commission.
Gilroy General Plan
Public Hearing on a request to adopt the Trails Master Plan as recommended by the
Trails Master Plan Task Force throughout the City of Gilroy and the City's General Plan
area. City of Gilroy, applicant, M 05-02.
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Dillon and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to continue the Public Hearing for M 05..()2 to May 2,
2005.
Economic Incentive Program
Consideration of approving modifications to the City's existing Economic Incentive
Program to incorporate a Limited Term Program that partially waives impact fees for
small/medium multi-tenant and single entity tax or TOT generating commercial and
industrial businesses.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Community Development
Director Rooney.
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Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to approve the modifications to the City's existing
Economic Incentive Program.
Gilroy General Plan
Request for minor modifications to the Residential Development Ordinance relating
to the City of Gilroy Trails Master Plan as recommended by the Trails Master Plan Task
Force. City of Gilroy, applicant, M 05-03.
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Dillon and
carried (Mayor Pinheiro absent) to continue M 05-03 to May 2,2005.
City Administrator's Report
The City Administrator noted the headline regarding the overtime by the Fire
Department. He explained that he has asked the Fire Chief to give a brief review at the
May 16, 2005 study session regarding this issue.
Council Members Report
Mayor Protempore Gartman noted concerns regarding the timeline for the two block
area construction of downtown to see if it can be reduced or shifted. The City
Administrator explained that those downtown merchants with concerns should attend the
outreach meetings and stated that the timeline was created to start after the Christmas
season. He noted that we don't have the money to shorten the process.
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
APRIL 2005
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 Information Technology Strategic Plan Update - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
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
24 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
25 Quarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board - 6:00 p.m., Sunrise Fire
Station Conference Room, 880 Sunrise Drive, Gilroy (TO BE RESCHEDULED)
JUNE 2005
6*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
8 Downtown Specific Plan Task Force Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
10 City Council Mini-Retreat - 8:30 a.m., Willey Cultural Center, 140 Fifth Street,
Gilroy
13*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers (NOTE
CHANGE OF DATE)
14 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
20 Regular City Council Meeting - (HAS BEEN MOVED TO ruNE 13, 2005)
28 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
Adjournment
The Mayor Protempore adjourned the meeting of May 2,2005.
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City Clerk