Minutes 2005/12/19
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Regular Meeting
December 19, 2005
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Pastor Malcolm MacPhail, New Hope Community Church, gave the invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on December 15, 2005 at
8:45 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Paul Correa; Robert T. Dillon; Craig Gartman; Charles S. Morales;
Russ Valiquette; Roland Velasco; Al Pinheiro - 7:00 p.rn.
Orders of the Day
The Mayor reminded everyone that several items including Items YD. & YE. will be
continued to January 23,2005.
The Youth Commission gave a report on their activities.
Presentation by members of the public for items not on the agenda, but within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council.
There were no comments by the public.
Consent Calendar
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to approve the Consent Calendar.
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 5,2005.
Request for removal ofY outh Commission member.
Annual adoption and revisions to the Investment Policy.
Claims of Esmeralda Garcia and Samuel Ambriz, Romo's Auto Sales, and
Irma Silveira.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy establishing the July 1,2005 and
July 1, 2006 salary schedules for exempt personnel.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-91
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING THE JULY 1,2005 AND JULY 1,2006 SALARY SCHEDULES
FOR EXEMPT PERSONNEL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 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 establishing the January 1,2006
salary schedule for part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-92
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING THE JANUARY 1,2006 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME,
TEMPORARY, AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 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
Recommendation to award the bid for Two (2) New Model Year Ford F-450 2WD
Regular Cab and Chassis Trucks, bid #06-ASD-123, to Bob Lynch Ford in the amount of
$106,128.62.
The City Administrator presented a recommendation to award the bid for Two (2)
New Model Year Ford F-450 2WD Regular Cab and Chassis Trucks, bid #06-ASD-123,
to Bob Lynch Ford in the amount of$106,128.62.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried to award the bid for Two (2) New Model Year Ford F-4502WD Regular Cab and
Chassis Trucks, bid #06-ASD-123, to Bob Lynch Ford in the amount of$106,128.62.
Glen Loma Group
A continued Public Hearing on a Zone Change request to change the zoning of 1.02
acres from RI (Single Family Residential) to RI-PUD (Single Family Residential-
Planned Unit Development) on property located at 1645 Anson Court. Glen Loma Group
(c/o Tim Filice), applicant, Z 04-15.
A continued Public Hearing on a Tentative Map request to sub-divide 1.02 acres into
six single family residential lots, located at 1645 Anson Court on property zoned RI
(Single Family Residential). Glen Lama Group (c/o Tim Filice), applicant, TM 04-18.
Architectural & Site review to allow the construction of 6 single family homes
located at 1645 Anson Court, on property zoned RI (Single Family Residential). Glen
Loma Group (c/o Tim Filice), applicant, A/S-PUD 04-70.
Councilman Velasco recused himself from discussion and vote on this matter due to
property ownership near this development, stepped down from the dais and left the room.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Tim Filice reviewed the original project. He noted that they met with the neighbors
and have revised the project after that meeting. He stated that he feels that this is a good
compromise solution.
John Troini acknowledged that a lot of effort was put in by Mr. Filice to
accommodate the project. He still feels that there should be no more than two single
story homes.
Ray Berzins distributed information on the project and reviewed it with the Council.
He stated that the neighbors would like single story ranch style homes. He stated that
there has been inadequate compromise on behalf of the developer.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Councilman Velasco absent) to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
with 8 mitigation measures, 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 Valiquette and
carried ( Councilman Velasco absent) to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving
Z 04-15.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Councilman Velasco absent) to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving TM
04-18, with additional conditions.
Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Councilman Velasco absent) to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving
A/S-PUD 04-70, with additional conditions.
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Councilman Velasco returned to his seat at the dais.
South County Housing
A continued Public Hearing on a Zone Change text amendment request to section
50.62(b)(3) of the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance to allow projects that seek an affordable
housing exemption from the RDO (Residential Development Ordinance), to have
flexibility in the number of units requested. South County Housing, c/o Karen Saunders,
applicant, Z 05-15.
Mayor Pinheiro recused himself from discussion and vote on this item due to business
dealings with the applicant, stepped down from the dais and left the room.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin for Z 05-15 and
ARE 05-02.
Mayor Protempore Valiquette opened the Public Hearing.
Dennis Lalor spoke in favor ofthe request. He gave a history of the Residential
Development Ordinance and the types of units that are applied for. He stated that this is
an outdated ordinance. He reviewed the request for changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
He stated the need for flexibility in the ordinance, and understands the Council's concern
for possible abuse.
Jan Lindenthal stated that this project is exceptional. She stated that 80% of their
clients are from Gilroy. She stated that this is an opportunity to showcase the
Neighborhood District Policy.
Judy Hess expressed her thanks to South County Housing for giving her the
opportunity to purchase her home. She stated that this is a great opportunity for citizens
to become homeowners.
Bernadette Arellano discussed the meaning of affordable housing. She stated that the
City of Gilroy should use the term "affordable" in a positive term. She explained that this
is something that is heard all the time. She stated that affordable housing means that it is
affordable to middle class individuals. She noted that Gilroy has shown an incredible
dedication to bring affordable housing to Gilroy.
Mayor Protempore Valiquette closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Correa and the
motion did not carry (Councilmembers Dillon, Gartman, and Velasco voting no and
Mayor Pinheiro absent) to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving Z 05-15.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Velasco and
the motion did not carry (Councilmembers Correa, Morales, and Valiquette voting no and
Mayor Pinheiro absent) to prepare a resolution denying Z 05-15.
South County Housing
A continued Public Hearing on an Affordable Housing request to allot 303 housing
units on property zoned ND (Neighborhood District), located on Monterey Road, north
and south ofCohansey Avenue. South County Housing, c/o Karen Saunders, applicant,
ARE 05-02.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Velasco and
the motion did not carry (Council members Correa, Morales, and Valiquette voting no and
Mayor Pinheiro absent) to prepare a resolution denying ARE 05-02.
At 9:04 p.m. Mayor Protempore Valiquette called for a recess, after which he recalled
the meeting to order.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried (Council members Gartman and Velasco voting no and Mayor Pinheiro absent) to
direct staff to prepare a resolution approving ARE 05-02.
Mayor Pinheiro returned to his seat at the dais.
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City of Gilroy - Zoning Ordinance
A continued Public Hearing on a Zoning Ordinance text change, amendments to
accommodate changes to the City's right-of-way standards, sections 11.23, 19.23 and
23.23. City of Gilroy, applicant, Z 05-06.
Request for adoption of the 2005 City of Gilroy Right-of-Way Standards.
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried to continue this request to January 23, 2006 at the request of staff.
City of Gilroy - Ordinance Codification
A Public Hearing to consider adopting an ordinance amending the Gilroy City Code,
Chapter 20 by adding a new Article X entitled "Maintenance and Repair of Public Use
Easement Area" regarding street tree and sidewalk maintenance, repair, and liability.
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried to continue this request to January 23, 2006 at the request of staff
City of Gilroy - Police Department
A Public Hearing on a request to consider a report by the Gilroy Police Department
recommending projects/programs for funding under the State Law Enforcement Block
Grant monies for the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year.
The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments from the public,
the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to accept the funding for projects/programs as recommended.
Miller Avenue Reorganization
A Public Hearing on a Zone Change request to pre-zone approximately 5.5 acres from
County A-I to Rl (Single Family Residential) located at 5875 & 5885 Miller Avenue, at
the Thomas and Mesa Road intersection. Chappell/Sargenti (c/o Martin Chappell),
applicant, Z 03-04.
A Public Hearing on an annexation request of approximately 5.5 acres of land located
at 5875 & 5885 Miller Avenue, at the Thomas and Mesa Road intersection.
Chappell/Sargenti (c/o Martin Chappell), applicant, A 03-01.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Polubinsky.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments from the public,
the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to certify the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) finding that (a) it is
completed in compliance with CEQA; (b) that the final EIR was presented to the City
Council and that the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained
in the final EIR prior to approving the project; and ( c) the final EIR reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution preparing Specific Findings with respect to
each significant effect identified within the EIR, and to include a statement of overriding
considerations for those significant effects that are unavoidable.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving Z 03-04.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving A 03 -0 I.
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BarberiILuchessa Road
A Public Hearing on a Zone Change request to prezone 27.7 acres from County A-I
to ND (Neighborhood District) at the southwest corner ofLuchessa Avenue and
Monterey Road. Luchessa Road, LLC, applicant, Z 05-07.
A Public Hearing on an Urban Service Area amendment to amend the Urban Service
Area boundary to include 27.7 acres ofland at the southwest corner ofLuchessa Avenue
and Monterey Road. Luchessa Road, LLC, applicant, USA 04-02.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Lee Wieder thanked staff for the staff report and stated that he concurred with the
findings. He stated that this area will have its own master plan and an ag mitigation
program. He noted the tour for the LAFCO commissioners last week, showing them
growth areas of Gilroy.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried to certify the final subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) finding that (a)
it is completed in compliance with CEQA; (b) that the final EIR was presented to the City
Council and that the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained
in the final EIR prior to approving the project; and ( c) the final EIR reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Dillon and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution preparing Specific Findings with respect to
each significant effect identified within the EIR, and to include a statement of overriding
considerations for those significant effects that are unavoidable.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving Z 05-07.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Dillon and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving USA 04-02.
Elections (Municipal)
Registrar's Official Canvass.
Official Canvass of the Registrar of Voters for the November 8,2005 Special
Municipal Election.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to adopt Resolution No. 2005-93 Declaring the Total Vote and Elected Officers.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-93
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS' CANVASS OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND DECLARING
RESULT OF SUCH ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY
OF GILROY ON NOVEMBER 8, 2005.
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Gilroy, California that;
WHEREAS, by order of this Council a general municipal election was held and
conducted in the City of Gilroy on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2005 as required
by law and the Charter of said City as amended; and
WHEREAS, it appears that notice of said general election was duly and legally given;
voting precincts were properly established; election officers were appointed and election
supplies furnished; and in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes
cast thereat received and canvassed, and the returns thereof made, determined and
declared in time, form and manner as required by the Charter of said City as amended
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and the general laws of the State providing for and regulating municipal elections in said
City; and
WHEREAS, the Registrar of Voters did conduct the canvass of the returns of said
municipal election and did count the absentee ballots cast thereat, pursuant to direction
and order of the City Council of said City; and
WHEREAS, said canvass was duly completed and the results thereof were certified by
the Registrar of Voters and submitted to this Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND ORDERED, as follows:
1. Said municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Gilroy, County of Santa
Clara, State of California on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 in the time and in the form and
manner as required by law.
2. That there were established twenty (20) voting precincts for the purpose of holding
said municipal election consisting of either regular election precincts established for
holding state or county elections, or a consolidation of some or all of such precincts, as
follows:
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3951, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3951,3966, and 3977 as established by the Santa Clara
County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3952, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3952 and 3955 as established by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3953, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3953 and 3956 as established by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3954, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3954 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3957, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3957 and 3959 as established by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3958, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3958 and 3972 as established by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3960, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3960 and 3970 as established by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3961, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3961 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3962, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3962, 3963, 3968, 3973, and 3975 as established by the
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3964, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3964 and 3967 as established by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3965, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3965 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3969, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3969,3976, and 3985 as established by the Santa Clara
County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3971, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3971 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3974, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3974 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3978, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3978 and 3979 as established by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3980, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3980 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
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CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3981, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3981 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3982, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Numbers 3982 and 3986 as established by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3983, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3983 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3984, comprising state and county precincts
designated Precinct Number 3984 as established by the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors.
3. The canvass of the returns of the votes cast and the counting of absentee ballots cast in
said City for the offices of City Councilmembers was duly held by the Registrar of
Voters in accordance with the order of the Council and in accordance with law and said
Registrar of Voters has executed a certificate certifying to the results of such canvass,
which certificate is hereto attached, marked Exhibit "A" and by this reference is made a
part hereof Said certificate has been examined and is hereby approved and adopted by
this Council as the official canvass of said municipal election.
4. The whole number of votes cast in said City of Gilroy at said municipal election was
8,986 (including 3,680 absentee votes).
5. The names of the persons voted for, the offices for which they were voted, the number
of votes received by each of said persons in each of said precincts and by absentee votes,
are shown on said Exhibit "A", hereto attached.
6. At said general municipal election held in the City of Gilroy and Election held on
November 8, 2005, the following persons were elected to the following offices:
PETER ARELLANO was elected a member of the City Council to hold office for a term
of four years, from and after Monday, December 19, 2005, and continuing until his
respective successor shall qualify.
DION BRACCO was elected a member of the City Council to hold office for a term of
four years, from and after Monday, December 19,2005, and continuing until his
respective successor shall qualify.
CRAIG GARTMAN was elected a member of the City Council to hold office for a term
of four years, from and after Monday, December 19, 2005, and continuing until his
respective successor shall qualify.
7. The City Clerk is hereby directed to make out and deliver to each of the persons
elected a certificate of election signed by her and duly authenticated. She shall also
impose the constitutional oath of office and have them subscribe thereto.
8. That the City Clerk is hereby instructed to enter this resolution in full in the minutes of
this Council as a statement of the result of said general municipal election.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2005 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPROVED: Is! ALBERT PINHEIRO, Mayor
ATTEST: Is/ RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk
EXlllBIT "A"
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION RESULTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
County of Santa Clara )
I, Jesse Durazo, Registrar of Voters of the County of Santa Clara, State of California,
hereby declare:
I. A Uniform District Election Law election was consolidated with a Special Statewide
Election held in the County of Santa Clara, in the City of Gilroy, on November 8, 2005
for the purpose of electing three (3) Council Members to the Governing Board.
2. The official canvass of the returns of this election was conducted by the Office of the
Registrar of Voters in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the Elections Code
of the State of California.
3. The Statement of Votes Cast, now on file in my office, shows the number of votes for
each candidate for the Governing Board of the City of Gilroy and in each of the precincts
and that the total shown for each candidate are true and correct.
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WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 6th day of December, 2005.
Is! Jesse Durazo, Registrar of Voters
(Seal)
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3951P 784 264 33.7 126 124 135 125 96
3951A 784 200 25.5 117 123 72 81 112
3952P 1331 383 28.8 216 197 175 160 174
3952A 1331 373 28.0 210 204 134 135 196
3953P 1025 349 34.1 152 171 168 164 116
3953A 1025 218 21.3 120 123 89 93 94
3954P 644 206 32.0 101 90 104 102 72
3954A 644 94 14.6 53 53 42 26 46
3957P 974 320 32.9 145 145 181 145 120
3957 A 974 208 21.4 104 125 89 80 93
3958P 247 89 36.0 24 29 65 65 17
3958A 247 33 13.4 9 15 14 17 7
3960P 1238 371 30.0 194 195 191 156 132
3960A 1238 283 22.9 165 160 138 95 138
3961P 723 227 31.4 54 83 151 138 44
3961A 723 84 11.6 36 38 34 37 26
3962P 468 157 33.6 54 70 92 98 25
3962A 468 38 8.1 IS 20 21 18 11
3964P 1253 356 28.4 190 212 141 143 150
3964A 1253 309 24.7 185 1% 112 91 167
3965P 898 273 30.4 129 147 114 114 122
3965A 898 259 28.8 164 156 73 92 138
3969P 1007 272 27.0 100 99 154 145 64
3969A 1007 127 12.6 79 57 55 48 56
3971P 00 0 0 0 0 0 0
3971A 00 0 0 0 0 0 0
3974P 775 255 32.9 99 76 165 134 47
3974A 775 137 17.7 70 62 54 54 47
3978P 1244 366 29.4 206 199 194 154 157
3978A 1244 326 26.2 172 173 156 97 138
3980P 803 277 34.5 ISO 151 127 126 116
3980A 803 203 25.3 109 94 88 96 78
3981P 859 300 34.9 163 147 144 118 119
3981A 859 177 20.6 115 101 73 62 82
3982P 1121 335 29.9 196 191 159 115 129
3982A 1121 245 21.9 125 109 130 102 122
3983P 714 271 38.0 150 159 126 95 III
3983A 714 15321.4 92 81 62 33 60
3984P 857 235 27.4 131 117 III 100 87
3984A 857 213 24.9 118 III 71 78 91
GR T 16965 8986 53.0 4638 4603 4204 3732 3600
GR T == Grand Totals
Council members Farewell Remarks.
Council members Morales and Dillon gave their farewell remarks and each received a
standing ovation.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to Retiring Council members Charles
Morales and Bob Dillon.
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The Mayor adjourned the meeting Sine Die.
At 9:51 p.m. the Mayor called for a recess, after which the meeting was recalled to
order.
Swearing In of Councilmembers Elect.
Presentation of Certificates of Election to Council members Elect.
The City Clerk swore in the Councilmembers Elect and presented Certificates of
Election to them.
Mayor Pinheiro called the meeting to order.
Roll Call.
Present: Peter D. Arellano; Dion Bracco; Paul Correa; Craig Gartman;
Russ Valiquette; Roland Velasco; AI Pinheiro - 10:00 p.m.
Appointment of Board Members and Commissioners for terms expiring December
31,2005 and Unexpired Vacancies.
Council members agreed to appoint the following board members and commissioners:
Kirsten Carr, Arts & Culture Commission
Mary 1. Ellison, Arts & Culture Commission
Joyce Taylor, Library Commission
Denise Jungling, Parks & Recreation Commission
Cat Tucker, Parks & Recreation Commission
Toni Ferreira, Personnel Commission
Annie Tomasello, Personnel Commission
Arthur C. Barron, Sr., Planning Commission
Joan Spencer, Planning Commission
Robert Leon Lessman, Physically Challenged Board of Appeals
Walter B. Schinke, Physically Challenged Board of Appeals
Thomas A. Muniz, BicycleIPedestrian Advisory Board
Anthony Rosso, BicycleIPedestrian Advisory Board
Walter Schinke, BicycleIPedestrian Advisory Board
James Gailey, Historic Heritage Committee
Katherine N. McBride, Historic Heritage Committee
Heidi Carver Collier, Public Art Committee
Trudie Conrotto, Public Art Committee
Ashley D. Miller, Public Art Committee
Recommendation to approve Council representative appointments to advisory
committees.
The Mayor stated that the Council representative appointments to advisory
committees had been tabled.
City Administrator's Report
The City Administrator distributed the right of way standards document that is
scheduled to be heard on January 23, 2006.
City Attorney's Report
The City Attorney wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
.council Members Report
Councilman Gartman reviewed his request to possibly agendize transferring the 70
downtown residential units to the Small Project Exemption. It was agreed to add this to
the retreat agenda. He also requested a review of the RDO ordinance.
Councilman Gartman wished everyone Happy Holidays to everyone and a safe
Holiday season.
Councilman Valiquette welcomed his new colleagues and wished everyone a Happy
Holiday season.
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Councilman Arellano stated that it was good to be back and wished everyone a Merry
Christmas, Happy New Year & Happy Holidays and requested everyone be safe.
Councilman Bracco thanked his fellow Council members and the Mayor and staff for
welcoming him and Councilman Arellano and stated that he looks forward to working
with everyone.
Mayor's Report
The Mayor reviewed the LAFCO tour. He stated that Staff had made a good
presentation before the tour. He commented that he will be sending letters to the full
LAFCO board thanking them for attending and questioning where we go from here. He
stated that he would like to continue the open dialog between the two bodies. He
welcomed the new members and Councilman Gartman and thanked them for joining the
Council. He stated that he looks forward to making Gilroy a better place. He wished all
citizens a Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and asked everyone to be
safe.
Adjourn to Closed Session conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: LeeAnn McPhillips, Charles Sakai, Jeffrey Sloan, Dale Foster,
Phil King
Employee Organization: IAFF, Local 2805 (Fire Employees)
Adjourn to Open Session
Public Report of any action taken in Closed Session and the vote or abstention of
each Council member, if required by Government Code Section 54957.1.
The Mayor announced that there was no action taken in closed session.
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
DECEMBER 2005
19 Reception for Outgoing and Incoming Council members - 6:00 p.m., City Hall Foyer
19*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
27 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy - CANCELLED
JANUARY 2006
2*Regular City Council Meeting - CANCELLED
9 Joint City CouncillPlanning Commission Study Session - Hecker Pass Trees -
6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
10 SCRWAMeeting -7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
23 * Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
24 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
27 Annual Retreat - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Bonfante Gardens Meeting Room, 3050
Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy (dinner at 6:00 p.m. -location to be determined)
28 Annual Retreat - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Bonfante Gardens Meeting Room, 3050
Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy
FEBRUARY 2006
6 Tentative Study Session - Bicycle Facility Location - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
6*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
14 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
27*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
28 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
Adjournment
At 11 :30 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to the meeting of January 23, 2006.
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/sl RHONDA PELLIN, CMC
City Clerk