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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002/10/07 7970 Regular Meeting October 7, 2002 Gilroy, California The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation Pastor Mark Milwee, First Baptist Church, gave the Invocation. Posting Agenda The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on October 2, 2002 at 11:37 a.m. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer - 7:01 p.m. Under Orders of the Day, the Mayor stated that items VI.B. and VIII.A. would be heard together. New Employees The Mayor introduced new employees Maria Cabatingan, Community Services Officer, Police Department; Aaron Avila, Police Officer, Police Department; Lani Antonio, Firefighter I Lateral, Fire Department; Michael Scott MacDonald, Firefighter II Lateral, Fire Department; Shaun Peyghambary, Firefighter II Lateral, Fire Department; Randall Wong, Firefighter II Lateral, Fire Department; and Rene Arbizu, Community Services Officer, Police Department. POW Flag The Mayor noted a presentation ofa P.O.W. flag to the City of Gilroy by Dolores Corrales and Joanne Baker, VFW Women's Auxiliary. Proc.-Domestic The Mayor noted a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month- Violence October, 2002, which was accepted by Elizabeth Delgadillo and Lisa Ramos from Awareness Community Solutions. 7971 Charter Com. The Mayor noted an update by Dan McGough on the Charter Communications upgrade. Vol. Award The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of September, 2002 award to Judy Ornelas. Emp. Award The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of September, 2002 to Rosa Quinones, Police Corporal, Police Department. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any item not on the agenda. Chris Cote, 1515 W elburn Avenue, distributed information regarding the effects of radiation emitted from microwave towers. He noted that the Planning Commission denied a request for a tower near his home. He requested the City adopt an ordinance banning all microwave towers in the future, since he understands that the Planning Commission denial will be appealed. Consent Calendar Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Peter D. Arellano, Robert T. Dillon, Craig Gartman, Charles S. Morales, Al Pinheiro, Roland Velasco, and Thomas W. Springer: Minutes Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of September 3 and 16, 2002; Budget Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended; Claim Denied claim of Joaquin and Julie Chacon; Accept.Impr. Accepted Improvements, Street Resurfacing Program, Project 01-CDD-538, Street Resurf Duran & Venables, Inc.; Ord.2002-17 Re-adopted Ordinance No. 2002-17 pre-zoning to PF (ParklPublic Facility) on approximately 78.36 acres, Z 02-08, APNS 808-21-026, -028, and -030, known as the Sports Park, City of Gilroy, applicant; ORDINANCE NO. 2002-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PRE- ZONING TO PF (P ARKIPUBLIC FACILITY) ON APPROXIMATELY 78.36 ACRES, Z 02-08, APNS 808-21-026, -028, AND -030, KNOWN AS THE SPORTS PARK, CITY OF GILROY, APPLICANT. PASSED AND RE-ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Ord.2002-19 Adopted Ordinance No. 2002-19 amending Article IV, Chapter 6, entitled "Building Security" is amended by adding new sections regarding "Public Safety Radio Requirements for new buildings", City of Gilroy, applicant; ORDINANCE NO. 2002-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "BUILDING SECURITY" IS AMENDED BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS REGARDING "PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW BUILDINGS", CITY OF GILROY, APPLICANT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 7912 Parcel IV!:: iJ 8c Bid-Rescue/ Transport Ambulance P<lTCt,j i\'i:lp, A.P.N. 841-16-073, Alexander Street, Fibre 1I1110vcltiul1s The City Administrator presented a recommendation to award the bid for one (1) 2002 Model Year Rescue/Transport Ambulance, to Hi-Tech Fire Trucks Inc. in the amount of$262,983.63. '/ Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to award the bid for one (1) 2002 Model Year Rescue/Transport Ambulance, to Hi-Tech Fire Trucks Inc. in the amount of$262,983.63. Bid-Audio Video The City Administrator presented a recommendation to award the bid for an Projection Audio Video Projection System to CompView, Inc. in the amount of$54,387.50. System Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to award the bid for an Audio Video Projection System to Comp View, Inc. in the amount of$54,387.50. Bid-Monterey The City Administrator presented a recommendation to reject and re-bid the Operational bid for Monterey Operational Improvement Project (and Fifth Street Impr.Project undergrounding), Project No. CDD-01-531. Motion was made by Councilman Velasco, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to reject and re-bid the bid for Monterey Operational Improvement Project (and Fifth Street undergrounding), Project No. CDD-01-531. Pub.Hearing LLEBG The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for 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 Grant monies for the 2002-03 Fiscal Year, and the Federal Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) monies for the 2002-04 Fiscal Years. The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator and Police Chief Giusiana. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Gartman and carried to accept the funding for projects/programs as recommended. Pub.Hearing Z 02-11 The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on a request for a text amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance under Section 28 Adult Businesses. City of Gilroy, applicant, Z 02-11. The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Attorney. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. There being no comment, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Ord.2002-20 Motion was made by Councilman Arellano, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to adopt Ordinance No. 2002-20, an Emergency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending Section 28.20 of the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance regarding regulation of adult businesses. ORDINANCE NO. 2002-20 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 28.20 OF THE GILROY ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 79.73 Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to read the Ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending Section 28.20 of the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance regarding regulation of adult businesses. The Mayor deviated from the regular order of the agenda to accommodate interested persons in the audience. Z 02-11 The Mayor noted a request for a text amendment to the City of Gilroy Municipal Code Section 2A.2 regarding regulation of adult businesses. City of Gilroy, applicant, Z 02-11. The staff report was reviewed by the City Attorney on the previous item. Ord.2002-21 Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to adopt Ordinance No. 2002-21, an Emergency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending Section 2A.2 of the City Code regarding regulation of adult businesses. ORDINANCE NO. 2002-21 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 2A.2 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to read the Ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending Section 2A.2 of the City Code regarding regulation of adult businesses. The Mayor returned to the regular order of the agenda. RDA The Mayor noted a request to stop further efforts to create a Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) for the City of Gilroy. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Gartman and carried to stop further efforts to create a Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) for the City of Gilroy. Res.2002-73 Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried (Councilman Arellano voting no) to adopt Resolution No. 2002-73 approving AlS 02-20, an application for Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on approximately 0.75 acres, APN 841-14-077. KFC/ A & W, Harman Management Corp, applicant. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AlS 02-20, AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ON APPROXIMATELY 0.75 ACRES, APN 841-14-077. KFC/A & W, HARMAN MANAGEMENT CORP, APPLICANT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote; 7974 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE AlS 01-86 Police Facility The Mayor noted an Architectural & Site review request for a PUD design review to construct a new 48,790 square foot Police Facility in a PF-PUD (Public Facility-Planned Unit Development) zone, located at 7301 Hanna Street. City of Gilroy, applicant, AlS 01-86. The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner I Polubinski. Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving AlS 01-86. SPE 02-04 Sherrel Kirk The Mayor noted a Small Project Exemption request for 5 single family residential units on 4.3 acres in an R1 (Single Family Residential) zone, located at the northwest corner of Ronan Avenue and Taos Way. Sherre1 Kirk, applicant, SPE 02-04. The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Casper. Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Velasco and carried (Councilman Pinheiro absent) to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving SPE 02-04. Adopt Bldg. Codes The Mayor noted a request for adoption of Building Codes for the City of Gilroy and to amend Section 6.1 of Chapter 6 ofthe Gilroy City Code. The staff report was noted and further eXplained by the City Administrator. Ord.2002-22 Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to adopt Ordinance No. 2002-22, an Emergency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting the following Codes: 1997 Uniform Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 2001 California Code for Building Conservation, 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition of the California Historical Building Code, 1999 Edition of the National Electrical Code; and adopting local amendments to the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 2 (California Building Code), 3 (California Electrical Code), 4 (California Mechanical Code), 5 (California Plumbing Code), 6 (California Energy Code), 8 (California Historic Buildings Code), 10 (California Code of Building Conservation), 1997 Uniform Administration Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code, and 1997 Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code; and amending Section 6.1 of Chapter 6 of the Gilroy City Code. ORDINANCE NO. 2002-22 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING CODES: 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE VOLUMES 1 AND 2, 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 2001 CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION, 2000 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 2000 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 1999 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PARTS 2 (CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE), 3 (CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE), 4 (CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE), 5 (CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE), 6 (CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE), 8 (CALIFORNIA HISTORIC BUILDINGS CODE), 10 (CALIFORNIA CODE OF BUILDING CONSERVATION), 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATION CODE, 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND 1997 UNIFORM ABATEMENT OF 7975 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE; AND AMENDING SECTION 6.1 OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Gartman and carried to read the Ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Gartman and carried to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting the following Codes: 1997 Uniform Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 2001 California Code for Building Conservation, 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition of the California Historical Building Code, 1999 Edition of the National Electrical Code; and adopting local amendments to the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 2 (California Building Code), 3 (California Electrical Code), 4 (California Mechanical Code), 5 (California Plumbing Code), 6 (California Energy Code), 8 (California Historic Buildings Code), 10 (California Code of Building Conservation), 1997 Uniform Administration Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code, and 1997 Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code; and amending Section 6.1 of Chapter 6 of the Gilroy City Code. Adopt Fire Code The Mayor noted a request for adoption of the 2000 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, volumes 1 and 2, and to amend Section 10. 1 of Chapter 10 of the Gilroy City Code. The staff report was noted and further eXplained by the City Administrator. Ord.2002-23 Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to adopt Ordinance No. 2002-23, to adopt an Emergency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting the 2000 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, Volumes 1 and 2, with amendments to the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, and amending Section 10.1 of Chapter 10 of the Gilroy City Code. ORDINANCE NO. 2002-23 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2, WITH AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PART 9, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.1 OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2002, by the following vote; AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO and SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ,.,.- Motion was made by Councilman Gartman, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried to read the Ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy adopting the 2000 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, Volumes 1 and 2, with amendments to the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9, and amending Section 10.1 of Chapter 10 of the Gilroy City Code. 7976 The Mayor noted item IXB.1.c., a letter by Senator Machado regarding the City of Gilroy's opposition to AB 680 and also noted item IXB.2.e., a letter congratulating Officer Mike Beebe for his assistance. Councilman Velasco noted item IXB.6. regarding funding for the Cultural Center and also item IXB. 9 announcing the Best of the West and congratulating our officers. The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same: Legislation: League of California Cities Priority Focus #34-2002 dated September 13, 2002; Letter to The Honorable Gray Davis requesting a VETO for SB 905 (Perata) and AB 1243 (Wiggins); Letter from Senator Michael 1. Machado regarding opposition to AB 680 (Steinberg) relating to land use and sales tax; and League of California Cities Priority Focus #35-2002 dated September 20, 2002. Customer Service: Letter of thanks from Fire Chief Garringer, Hollister Fire Department, to Firefighter John Espinoza, Firefighter Heinz Maibaum, Fire Engineer Mark Ordaz, and Fire Captain Art Amaro for their assistance with a fire; Letter from Richard L. Cauley, South Valley National Bank, to LeeAnn McPhillips expressing his positive feelings about sitting on oral boards for the City of Gilroy; Email of appreciation from Vicki Seaton to LeeAnn McPhillips for the health fair on September 6, 2002; Letter of appreciation from Del D. Borgsdorf, City Manager, City of San Jose, to Jay Baksa for the mutual aid assistance provided by the City of Gilroy public safety personnel at a fire on August 19, 2002; Letter of commendation from Gwen Westphal, Santa Clara County Department ofPamily and Children Services, to Officer Mike Beebe for assistance with a juvenile; Card of thanks from Konie Thomas to Firefighter Chris Weber, Firefighter Jim Buessing, Fire Engineer Mark Ordaz, and Fire Captain Colin Martin for their assistance at an accident scene; Memorandum of thanks from Cathy Mirelez to Rick Brandini, Chris Orr, and their maintenance and landscape crews for the excellent job cleaning the Willey House interior and exterior prior to the 2002 "Art & Culture Exhibit"; Letter of appreciation from Mayor Ron Gonzalez, City of San Jose, to the Gilroy Fire Department for the assistance provided during the Santana Rowand Moorpark fires; and Letter of thanks from John Kent, Pacific Oak Properties, to Jay Baksa and the Gilroy City Councilmembers for the support ofBenassi Oaks during the RDO process. Informational items: 7977 Letter to Mr. Mark Zappa regarding request for exemption from business license fees; Gilroy Economic Development Corporation minutes; City of Gilroy Investment Report dated August, 2002; Letter from Elaine Berghausen, State of California Resources Agency, announcing that there was a reappropriation of the Proposition 12 Park Bond funds for funding for the Community Center; Article from the California Planning & Development Report dated September, 2002 entitled "Prevailing Wage law Has Mixed Impact"; Letter from Richard Wittenberg, County Executive, Santa Clara County, regarding the Mosquito Abatement District activities against the West Nile Virus; Email announcing the Best of the West results and congratulations; and Minutes ofthe Gilroy Visitors Bureau Board of Directors meeting dated September 10, 2002. A& C Com. 7-9-02 The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of July 9,2002 were noted. A & C Com. The report of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of September 19, 9-19-02 2002 was noted. Public Art Mural The Mayor noted a request to approve the revised concept for the proposed public art mural to be placed on the City-owned wall at 7th and Monterey Streets; to approve execution of an Agreement for Artist's Services with artist Nancy Grieves; and for release of matching funds. The staff report was noted and further explained by the City Administrator, Recreation Supervisor I Mirelez, and Chairperson Pray of the Arts and Culture Commission. Richard Young and Nancy Grieves reviewed the mural project. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to approve the revised concept for the proposed public art mural to be placed on the City-owned wall at 7th and Monterey Streets; to approve execution of an Agreement for Artist's Services with artist Nancy Grieves, subject to review by the City Attorney; for release of matching funds for the first phase; and for approval of matching funds for phases 2 and 3. Gang Task Force The minutes of the Gilroy Gang Task Force meeting of July 2,2002 were 7-2-02 noted. Library Com. 7-10-02 The minutes of the Library Commission meeting ofJuly 10, 2002 were noted. Library Com. 9-11-02 The report of the Library Commission meeting of September 11, 2002 was noted. Library Com. By-Laws The Mayor noted a request to approve the Library Commission By-Laws. Motion was made by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Gartman and carried to approve the Library Commission By-Laws. Sr.Adv.Bd. 5-20-02 The minutes of the Senior Advisory Board meeting of May 20,2002 were noted. 7978 SCRWA 8-13-02 9-10-02 Youth Com. 7 -8-02 Measure I USA 98-03 Sports Park The minutes of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority meetings of August 13,2002 and September 10, 2002 were noted. The minutes of the Youth Commission meeting of July 8, 2002 were noted. The City Administrator requested Councilmembers get information to him regarding changes they want to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. He described a new program at the Fire Department called The Vial of Life. The Mayor noted a request for endorsement of Measure I. Motion was made by Councilman Pinheiro, seconded by Councilman Morales and carried to endorse Measure I. The Mayor requested a representative from the Council to attend the South Valley Symphony on Saturday night. No Councilmember was able to make that commitment at that time. The Mayor noted a request by Councilman Morales on USA 98-03 (Sports Park) for suggested considerations to developing an Agricultural Mitigation Program. The City Administrator noted that this has been given to the Planning Division to consider incorporating in the Ag Mitigation Plan for the General Plan. Lee Wieder noted the policies that are being considered and asked the Council to perhaps add language that the City will develop a draft Implementing Agricultural Mitigation Plan within the next six months to demonstrate to LAFCO that the City is serious about implementing these policies. Councilman Arellano noted the Wild Rose Restaurant visual display by students, of the history of the long-standing citizens of Gilroy. He thanked the Calpine Foundation for the support for this display. He noted that the Council just got back from Long Beach and the League of California Cities Conference, and he really enjoyed the sessions that he attended. Councilman Pinheiro questioned what the Sports Park would cost to develop it in the County vs. in the City, and was told that there would be no cost difference. He commented on the petition that the Council received tonight regarding the antenna. He stated that he would like some explanation as to what types of transmissions are dangerous. The City Attorney stated that her office will look at the petition to advise the City what they can and cannot do. He noted a preservation farmland session at the League of California Cities Conference that he attended. The City Administrator requested the Councilmembers schedule the two November meetings for study sessions at 6:00 p.m., one for the Fire Department to update on the paramedic program, and one for the League of California Cities Conference review. Councilman Gartman noted that he went out to Christmas Hill Park while the firefighters were there. He commented that they conveyed how grateful they were for the support of the community and businesses. He noted at the League conference he attended youth-oriented programs, and commented that the City of Gilroy is on the cutting edge with our Youth Commission. Councilman Velasco invited the Councilmembers and Gilroy Unified School District Boardmembers to the Youth Center at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 to celebrate the purchase ofthe Youth Center. The Mayor noted the following meetings/events: *Meeting will be televised on Channel 17 1 Adjournment 7979 OCTOBER 2002 7 Community Development Department Report to Council- 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 7*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 8 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy - CANCELLED 16 Study Session - Downtown Infrastructure - 6:00 p.m., Senior Center Meeting Room 21 Presentation by VTA - 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 21 *Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 22 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy NOVEMBER 2002 4*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 12 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy 18*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 22 CouncillPolice Department Mini-Retreat - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey Street, Gilroy 26 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy DECEMBER 2002 2*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 10 SCRW A Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy 16*Regular City Council Meeting -7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers 24 SCRWA Meeting - 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy At 10: 13 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. " Respectfully submitted, /"', /' y/ /1 . !-~/.. , Ii. II / 00,..4 In/ '}' /' l //. 4 .... Lf I/L~1./LjC..z.... UA-/ /s/ RHONDA PELLIN, CMC City Clerk