Minutes 2006/03/20
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Regular Meeting
March 20, 2006
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Pastor George Yates, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on March 15,2006 at
10:50 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Peter Arellano; Dion Bracco; Paul Correa; Craig Gartman; Russ Valiquette;
Roland Velasco; Al Pinheiro - 7:00 p.m.
Orders of the Day
There were no changes to the agenda.
Introductions
The following promoted employees were introduced: Arlene Jeske, Accounting
Technician, Administrative Services Department and Rosanna Pellin, Permit Technician,
Community Development Department.
The following new employees were introduced: Jason Smith, Police Officer, Police
Department and Sondra Banks, Administrative Secretary, Community Services
Department.
Presentations & Proclamations
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of March, 2006 to
Joe Kline, Public Information Officer, Community Services Department.
Gretchen Hayes, Santa Clara County Green Business Program introduced Gena
Pinheiro and Environmental Programs Coordinator Jensema who displayed and explained
the Bay Area Green Business certification award received by the City of Gilroy.
The Mayor noted the Gilroy-Morgan Hill Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility
which was recognized by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) for
"Plant of the Year" and "200S Overall Plant of The Year" award by the Monterey Bay
Section.
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The Mayor noted a Certificate of Recognition to Dustin Van Gundy upon his
achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout.
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 comments by the public.
Consent Calendar
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to approve the Consent Calendar.
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 6,2006.
Property Improvement Agreement No.: 2006-05, 7201 Church Street Parcel Map,
Martha Jaso, APN: 799-09-012.
Property Improvement Agreement No.: 2006-02, Tract 9708, 7031 Monterey Street,
Lu Levitt Villa, Shirley Lulevitt.
Request for removal of Bobby Kovacs from the Youth Commission.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving a one-year
extension for TM 02-11, a Tentative Map to subdivide an approximately 19.2 acre site
into 59 single-family residential parcels plus open space and conservation habitat
easements at the intersection of Thomas Road, Mesa Road, and Miller Avenue, APN
810-28-001, Ruggeri-Jensen-Azar & Associates on behalf of Dividend Homes, applicant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR TM 02-11, A TENTATIVE MAP TO
SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 19.2 ACRE SITE INTO 59 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PARCELS PLUS OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION HABITAT
EASEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF THOMAS ROAD, MESA ROAD, AND
MILLER AVENUE, APN 810-28-001, RUGGERI-JENSEN-AZAR & ASSOCIATES
ON BEHALF OF DIVIDEND HOMES, APPLICANT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, BRACCO, CORREA, GARTMAN,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, AND PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy, California Endorsing and
Supporting the 2006 California State Library Bond.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY,
CALIFORNIA ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE 2006 CALIFORNIA STATE
LffiRARY BOND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, BRACCO, CORREA, GARTMAN,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, AND PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Recommendation to Approve Budget Amendments/Transfers.
Glen Loma Group
Public Hearing on a Tentative Map request to subdivide approximately 24.5 acres
into 107 single family residential lots at Rancho Hills/Deer Park Phase III, on property
zoned RI-PUD (Single Family Residential-Planned Unit Development), located at
Sunrise Drive and Santa Teresa Boulevard. Glen Lom8 Group (c/o John Filice),
applicant, TM 05-02.
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Architectural & Site request to allow the construction of 107 single family homes at
Rancho Hills/Deer Park Phase III, on approximately 24.5 acres on property zoned R1-
PUD (Single Family Residential-Planned Unit Development), located at Sunrise Drive
and Santa Teresa Boulevard. Glen Loma Group (c/o John Filice), applicant,
NS-PUD 05-29.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
John Donahoe explained the PUD overlay district vs. a Planned Unit Development
project. He stated that they are not asking for any special amenities. He noted that since
this is the last area for development, a Homeowners Association is not able to be
approved, and therefore the landscaping berm cannot be paid for or maintained through
an Association. He noted that the
City is also not able financially to maintain the landscaping buffer.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
the motion was withdrawn to direct staff to prepare a resolution denying TM 05-02.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
the motion was withdrawn to direct staff to prepare a resolution denying NS-PUD 05-29.
The applicant's representative stated that the applicant would agree to continue these
applications and would agree to waive the time limitation.
Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to continue these applications to May 1, 2006, with the applicant's approval to
waive the time constraints.
City of Gilroy - Zoning Ordinance
Public Hearing on a Zone Change request to bring the zoning code into compliance
with the Downtown Specific Plan. City of Gilroy (c/o Gregg Polubinsky), applicant,
Z 06-02.
The staff report was noted and further eXplained by Planner II Polubinski.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments from the public,
the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Bracco, seconded by Councilman Arellano and
carried to direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving Z 06-02.
South County Housing
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending Gilroy Zoning
Ordinance Section 50.61(b)(3) to allow flexibility in the number of units exempted from
the provisions of the Residential Development Ordinance for non-profit developers.
South County Housing (c/o Karen Saunders), applicant, Z 06-01.
Mayor Pinheiro recused himself from discussion and vote on this issue due to
business interests with the applicant, stepped down from the dais and left the room.
The staff report was noted and further explained by City Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Gartman and
carried (Council members Arellano and Correa voting no and Mayor Pinheiro absent) to
continue this to the meeting of April 3, 2006 to obtain additional information from the
applicant.
The Mayor returned to his seat at the dais.
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Marty Chappell
Small Project Exemption request to allocate 10 residential units on property zoned Rl
(Single Family Residential) located at 5875 and 5885 Miller Avenue, west of Miller,
Thomas and Mesa Road intersection. Chappell (c/o Marty Chappell), applicant,
SPE 04-06.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Polubinski.
Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Correa and
carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving SPE 04-06.
CommissionsIBoards
Letter of resignation from Gretchen Yoder-Schrock, Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory
Board member.
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to accept the resignation with regrets.
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to open recruitment for this opening.
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Request for support for AB 2435, legislation to discontinue the County's role in
approving the Santa Clara Valley Water District's budget and to make other changes to
the District's enabling Act.
Rick Callendar, Santa Clara Valley Water District, asked for support for AB 2435.
Motion was made by Councilman Correa, seconded by Councilman Valiquette and
carried to direct staff to prepare a letter of support for AB 2435.
CommissionsIBoards
Appointment of member to the Youth Commission.
Motion was made by Councilman Valiquette, seconded by Councilman Bracco and
carried to appoint Jonathan La to fill a term on the Youth Commission expiring August
31, 2007.
City Administrator's Report
City Administrator Baksa noted the mandatory training on AB 1234, and invited
Council members to attend the free training on May 3,2006.
He distributed the cm for the workshop next Monday.
He noted that Susan Johnson will be calling each of the Councilmembers to set up the
spring breakfast/lunch meetings.
City Attorney's Report
The City Attorney commented on the AB 1234 training, noting that she will be giving
sessions later this year.
She reported on a request from Councilman Valiquette to look at mobile home state
statutes regarding enforcement of the Health and Safety statutes, explaining that there is
an issue with a mobile home park in Gilroy. She noted that the State stature does allow
the City to take over enforcement. She stated that the City might want to find out the
expense involved, before applying to the State to allow the City to take this over.
City Administrator Baksa requested that the Council wait to see the State report on
the violations, before taking any action. He noted the good rapport that the City of Gilroy
has with the State Housing Department, explaining that we would not want to jeopardize
that.
Council Members Report
Councilman Velasco gave kudos to City of Gilroy staff on the successful Kids
Discover Arts event, noting that it is a great program.
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Councilman Valiquette asked that City Administrator Baksa recognize Jackie
Bretschneider and Mike Dom and let them know that he appreciates their work on the
mobile home park issue. He noted concerns on the Hecker Pass issue, and that citizens
have provided an alternative 7 for the eastern intersection. He also welcomed the Mayor
back from vacation.
Councilman Arellano asked if staff could look at the intersections of Eighth/Carmel
Streets and EightsIDowdy Streets regarding visibility issues.
Mayor's Report
The Mayor stated that he has received emails that Council members are still not
attending their representative meetings. He asked that they please let their alternate know
if they can't attend.
He also commented that he will look into appointing alternates for some of the
meetings.
*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
MARCH 2006
20 Study Session-Bonfante Gardens Annual Report - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council
Chambers
20 Annual Treasurer's Report - 6:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
20* Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
22 Hecker Pass Workshop - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room
27* Joint Council/Planning Commission Study Session - Review ofthe 2006 cm - 6:00
p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
28 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
APRIL 2006
3* Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
10 Quarterly Workshop with the Gilroy Unified School Board - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City
Council Chambers
11 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
17* Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
25 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
MAY 2006
I * Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
3 Joint City Council/Planning Commission Affordable Housing Workshop - 6:00 p.m.,
Senior Center Meeting Room
8* Budget Workshop - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
9 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
15* Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers
23 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
Adjournment
At 8:45 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to the meeting of April 03, 2006.
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Is! RHONDA PELLIN, CMC
City Clerk