Minutes 2013/09/16City of Gilroy
City Council Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2013
I. OPENING
A. Call to Order
Mayor Gage called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Leroe- Munoz.
The invocation was given by Father Robert Brocato of Saint Mary's Church.
City Clerk Shawna Freels announced that the agenda had been posted on September
11, 2013 at 11:15 a.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
Absent/Excused: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Mayor Pro Tempore
Perry Woodward
B. Orders of the Day
There were no agenda changes.
C. Introductions
Police Chief Turner introduced newly hired Police Officers Adam Moon and Raul Razo.
Mayor Gage announced that Council Member Arellano had been delayed in traffic and
would be arriving shortly.
Interviews
Council Member Aulman recused herself from interviewing Youth Commission
applicants explaining that her Grandson was an interviewee.
Interviews took place for Youth Commission, Public Art and Arts and Culture
Commission applicants.
Council Member Peter Arellano M.D. joined the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
II. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamations, Awards and Presentations
Mayor Gage presented a proclamation Naming September 22, 2013 as Falls
Prevention Awareness Day.
III. PRESENTATIONS TO COUNCIL
A. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA, BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
There were no public comments.
B. Physically Challenged Board of Appeals Annual Presentation to Council
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The presentation was given by Board of Appeals Member Estorga.
C. Gilroy Welcome Center Presentation to Council
The presentation was given by Gilroy Welcome Center Manager Jane Howard.
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Aulman spoke on a recent YMCA meeting stating that the Board was
working to create a permanent facility in Gilroy.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Gage stated that there would be an upcoming URM Task Force meeting
sharing the number of buildings in the process of remodel and permit process. He then
stated that the VTA advisory Board would meet soon.
V. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Opening of the Recruitment Period for Two (2) Seats on the Housing Advisory
Committee with Terms Expiring September 30, 2015 and December 30, 201
B. Approval of American Crown Circus, Inc. Event to be Held October 10 -14,
2013
C. Claim of Maria Beyer (the City Administrator Recommends a "yes" vote under the
Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
D. Claim of Liberty PCS (the City Administrator Recommends a "yes" vote under the
Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of the claim)
Motion on the Consent Calendar
Motion: to approve Consent Calendar Items A, B, C and D
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Cat Tucker.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri
Aulman; Council
Member Dion Bracco; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
VII. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
There were no items.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision to Deny a Variance Request to
Section 37.58 (a) (2) of the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance to Allow for the Addition
of 128.5 Square Feet of Sign Area to an Existing Freestanding Freeway -
oriented Sign Located at 6980 Chestnut Street (APN 841 -66 -032) at the South
Valley Shopping Center (V13 -01)
The staff report was presented by Planning Division Manager Martin.
The public hearing was opened.
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Andrew Pattisson with West Valley Properties spoke on the issues with the shopping
center's revitalization to incorporate additional tenants and goals in the negotiations
with Harbor Frieght with regards to signage.
Trish Thomas of Harbor Freight Tools spoke on the success of the company in other
Northern California Cities stating that the site would not be successful unless the
requested signing was in place.
Dan Rugg of Coast Sign spoke on the need for the additional signage, sharing the
variety of larger sign regulations for freeway signing in other jurisdictions. He then
suggested that a slightly smaller sign may work for the business.
David Ford of Coast Sign stated that the size of the signing at Gilroy Crossing was
much larger due to the type of zoning at the outlet center.
The public hearing was then closed.
Failed Motion on Item VIII.A.
Motion: to deny the variance request
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member Terri
Aulman.
Vote: Motion failed 3 -3.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Mayor Don
Gage
No: Council Member Peter Arellano MD; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Cat Tucker
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
Motion on Item VIII.A.
Motion: to continue the public hearing until additional information is provided by
staff, and direct staff to provide an amendment to the sign ordinance to enhance
the ordinance to allow for larger freeway facing signage.
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Peter
Arellano M.D.
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri
Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Appointments to the Public Art Committee to Fill Unexpired Terms Ending
12/31/2014 and 12/31/2016
There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.A.
Motion: to Appoint Valerie Hammonds to the Public Art Committee with a term
expiring 12/31/2014 and Frank Segreto with a term expiring 12/31/2016
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Dion
Bracco.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry
Woodward
B. Appointment to the Arts and Culture Commission to Fill an Unexpired Term
Ending 12/31/2016
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There were no public comments.
Motion on Item IX.B.
Motion: to Appoint Nicole Robinson to the Arts and Culture Commission with
a Term Expiration of 12/31/2016 '
Moved by Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz, seconded by Council Member
Terri Aulman. ,
Vote: Motion carried 5 -0 -2.
Yes: Council Member Terri Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council
Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Council Member Peter, Arellano M.D.; Mayor Pro Tempore Perry
Woodward
D. Agriculture Mitigation Program Action Plan Update
The staff report was presented by Planning Director Martin.
Public comment was opened.
Jane Howard of the Gilroy Welcome Center asked if there would be any input needed
for the agri- tourism component.
Public comment was then closed.
C. Development Standards Task Force Update
The staff report was presented by Planner Bischoff
Motion on Item IX.C.
Motion: to direct Staff to include the PUD amenities to the scope of work of the
Development Standards Task Force.
Moved by Council Member Cat Tucker, seconded by Council Member Peter
Arellano M.D.
Vote: Motion carried 5 -1 -1.
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri
Aulman; Council Member Peter Leroe- Munoz; Council Member Cat
Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
No: Council Member Dion Bracco
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Zoning for Emergency Shelters
The staff report was presented by Planner Bischoff.
There were no public comments.
B. Youth Services Report
The staff report was presented by Recreation Director DeLeon.
Public comment was opened.
Ron Kirkish spoke on the need for recreational programs to keep kids off the streets
and out of gangs stating that since 2007, the funding was reduced and a comparison
to the needs should be reviewed to assist the families at poverty level.
Public comment was then closed.
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XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
There was no report provided.
XII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There was no report provided.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8
(a) (2) Property: 7533 Monterey Street, Gilroy, California (APN 841 -04 -020)
Agency Negotiator: Thomas Haglund, City Administrator; Lee Butler
Other Party to Negotiations: Jose Montes
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Lease Payment
There were no public comments.
The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:50 P.M.
Motion to Continue in Closed Session
The Council voted to remain in closed session by the following vote:
Vote: Motion carried 6 -0 -1
Yes: Council Member Peter Arellano M.D.; Council Member Terri
Aulman; Council Member Dion Bracco; Council Member Peter Leroe-
Munoz; Council Member Cat Tucker; Mayor Don Gage
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Perry Woodward
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