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COUNCIL MAYOR
Al Pinheiro
AGENDA COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Peter Arellano
CITY OF GILROY Dion Bracco
Council Chambers, City Hall Bob Dillon
7351 Rosanna Street Craig Gartman
GILROY, CALIFORNIA 95020 Cat Tucker
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 Perry Woodward
SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
ALL CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.ci.gilroy.ca.us
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
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THE CITY COUNCIL. Persons wishing to address the Council are requested, but not required to
complete a Speaker’s Card located at the entrances. Public testimony is subject to reasonable
regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions for each individual speaker. A minimum
of 12 copies of materials should be provided to the City Clerk for distribution to the Council and
Staff.
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a request is made prior to the time the Council votes to approve the
Consent Calendar.
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opens the public hearing. After all public comment is taken; the public hearing will be closed and
brought to the Council level for discussion and action, and no further public comment will be
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administrative determination reached at this meeting is governed by Section 1094.6 of the
California Code of Civil Procedure.
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54956.9(b)(1) if a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the City
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Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third Monday of each month, at 7:00
p.m. If a holiday, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Monday.
STUDY SESSION – 5:30 P.M.
I.Streamlining the development permit process and possible transfer of certain
project approval responsibilities to Planning Commission and/or staff
II.Habitat Conservation Plan
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
I.OPENING
Religious leaders who wish to participate in the Invocation may contact the City Clerk. The City does not
discriminate on the basis of religious belief. Sectarian prayers, however, are not allowed.
A.Call to Order
1.Pledge of Allegiance
2.Invocation
3.City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
4.Roll Call
B.Orders of the Day
C.Introductions
1.Introduction of New Employees:
a. Hipolito Olmos, Code Enforcement Officer
b.Valarie Santistevan, Accounting Assistant 1
c.Lisa Gabrielsen, Engineering Technician/Inspector 1
D.Presentations & Proclamations
1.Presentation by the Youth Commission
2.Presentation of the Volunteers of the Month Award for April 2008 to South
Valley Fleurs Garden Club
3.Proclamation Designating May 5th through May 11th, 2008 as Building
Safety Week
4.Presentation of Awards to the “Keep Gilroy Clean & Green” Volunteers
5.Presentation of Proclamation Naming April 2008 as Volunteer Month
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II.PRESENTATIONS (Please limit your presentations to 3 minutes.)
A.BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA, BUT
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council
on any matter not on this agenda. The law does not permit Council action or
extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special
circumstances. If Council action is requested, the Council may place the matter on a
future agenda. All statements that require a response will be referred to staff for
reply in writing.)
III.CONSENT CALENDAR. (Roll Call Vote)
A. Approval of the Minutes of April 7, 2008 Regular Meeting
B. Open the recruitment of two (2) seats open seats on the Housing Advisory
Committee, terms ending June 30, 2010
C.Recommendation to Approve Budget Transfers/Amendments
D. Claim of Oscar Trejo (Interim City Administrator recommends a “yes” vote
under the Consent Calendar shall constitute the denial of claims)
E.Adoption of a Resolution Setting the Annual Fireworks Service Fee for
Impacts on the City Fire and Police Services Related to the Sale and Use of
Safe and Sane Fireworks Pursuant to the City Code, Chapter 10A
F.Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Tentative Map Request to Subdivide
a Three (3) Acre Parcel into 86,770 Square Feet Industrial Storage Lots and
one Common area Lot of 64,462 Square Feet located at 6805 Silacci Way,
APN 841-70-024, TM 07-09, PSC Development LLC (c/o Todd Zema)
G.Adoption of a Resolution in Opposition to Proposition 98
H.Adoption of a Resolution in Support of AB 346
I.Appointment of Sherrean Carr to the Physically Challenged Board of Appeals,
Term Expiring December 31, 2011
IV.BIDS AND PROPOSALS
A.Approval of a Bid to R.A.N. Electric, Inc. for the Gilroy City Hall Generator
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Replacement, Project No. 08-ASD-153, in the amount of $179,900.00
V.PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
VI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.A Resolution Approving a Tentative Map Request for a Fourteen Parcel Industrial
Subdivision located Between Forest Street and Murray Avenue (South of Kishimura
Street) APN 835-01-059, Forest Street Industrial Subdivision/Desmond Melia, c/o V.
Sulic. TM 07-10 [Public Hearing held 2/25/08, item continued to March 3, 2008 with
a 6-1 vote (Council Member Dillon voting no), continued from March 3, 2008 with a
5-1-1 vote (Council Member Woodward voting no, Council Member Tucker absent,
Heard April 7, 2008 with a 4-3 Affirmative vote (Council Members Arellano, Bracco
and Pinheiro voting no)] (ROLL CALL VOTE)
1. Staff Report.
Possible Action:
2.Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Tentative Map Request for a Fourteen
Parcel Industrial Subdivision located Between Forest Street and Murray Avenue
(South of Kishimura Street) APN 835-01-059, Forest Street Industrial
Subdivision/Desmond Melia, c/o V. Sulic. TM 07-10
B.A Resolution Approving a Tentative Map Request to Convert 104 Apartment
Dwelling Units into 104 Condominium Units on Property Zoned R3, located at
766 first Street (Mission Park Apartments) APN 808-13-001 & 007, Vasona
Redwoods Inc., c/o Terry Maas. TM 07-03. [Public Hearing held January 22,
2008, item continued from February 25, 2008 and March 17, 2008 Regular
Meetings, Heard April 7, 2008 with a 6-1 Affirmative vote (Council Member
Gartman voting no)] (ROLL CALL VOTE)
1.Staff Report
Possible Action:
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Tentative Map Request to Convert
104 Apartment Dwelling Units into 104 Condominium Units on Property
Zoned R3, located at 766 first Street (Mission Park Apartments) APN 808-
13-001 & 007, Vasona Redwoods Inc., c/o Terry Maas. TM 07-03.
C.A Resolution Approving the Architectural and Site Approval to Demolish an
Existing 1-Story Unreinforced Masonry Building located at 7515 Monterey
Street, North of Fifth Street intersection, APN 799-06-053, Richard Chavarria,
AS 08-09 (Heard April 7, 2008 with a 5-0-2 Affirmative vote, Council Members
Gartman and Woodward absent) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
1.Staff Report
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VI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Possible Action:
2.Adoption of a Resolution Approving Architectural and Site Approval to
Demolish an Existing 1-Story Unreinforced Masonry Building located at
7515 Monterey Street, North of Fifth Street intersection, APN 799-06-053,
Richard Chavarria, AS 08-09
VII.INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
A.Report on Caltrans Hecker Pass Highway 152 Improvements and
Authorization to Staff to Pursue the Sale of City Lands Needed for Highway
Improvements
1. Staff Report
Possible Action:
2.Motion to Authorize Staff to Proceed with the Sale of City Lands Needed
for State Highway 152 Bridge and Lane Improvements and Authorization
for Caltrans Right-of-Access
B. Approval of the Downtown Paseo Design Guidelines, M 07-04
1. Staff Report.
Possible Action:
2.Motion to Approve the Downtown Paseo Design Guidelines, M 07-04
C.Consideration of the Approval of a Affordable Housing Request to Allocate 35
Residential Units (32 Homes and 3 Apartments) Located at 6300 Monterey
Road (South West Corner of Luchessa Road and Monterey Road), Luchessa
Road, LLC c/o Michael McDermott, AHE 07-01
1. Staff Report.
Possible Action:
2.Motion to Direct Staff to Prepare a Resolution Approving/Modifying or
Denying AHE 07-01
VIII.CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
IX.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
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X.REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Arellano – ABAG, PAB County Expressway Advisory Board
Council Member Bracco – Gilroy Gang Task Force, Gilroy Gardens Board, Historical
Heritage Committee, Santa Clara Co. Library JPA, SCRWA, Street Naming Committee
Council Member Dillon – Gilroy School District Accountability Task Force, SC Valley
Water District Uvas/Llagas Committee, SCRWA
Council Member Gartman –Street Naming Committee, South Santa Clara County
Planning Committee
Council Member Tucker – Gilroy Visitor’s Bureau, SCC Recycling & Waste Reduction
Commission
Council Member Woodward - SCC Emergency Preparedness Council, VTA Policy
Advisory Committee
XI.MAYOR'S REPORT
Economic Development Corporation Board, Gilroy Downtown Business Assoc. Board,
Gilroy Sister Cities Association, LAFCO, SCC Cities Association Board, SCRWA, Street
Naming Committee, VTA Board of Directors, South County VTA Policy Advisory Board
XII.CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA.
Agency Negotiators: Anna Jatczak, Christina Turner, Cindy Murphy
Other party to negotiations: Chips and Salsa, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Lease Assignment, Lease Terms, Renegotiation: Price and Terms
of Payment
ADJOURN to Open Session.
Public Report of any action taken in Closed Session and the vote or abstention of each
Councilmember, if required by Government Code Section 54957.1.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 5, 2008
MEETINGS/EVENTS
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*Meeting will be televised on Channel 17
APRIL 2008
21* Study Session, Streamlining the development permit process, Habitat Conservation
Plan - 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
21*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
22 CANCELLED SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
28* Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session, Budget (Capital
Improvement) - 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
30* Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session, Budget (Capital
Improvement) - 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers
MAY 2008
5*Study Session, Open Government Ordinance – 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers
5* Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
12 Joint City Council/GUSD Board Study Session – 6:00 p.m., PD Community Room, 7301
Hanna Street, Gilroy
13 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
14* Study Session, Budget (Financial Plan) – 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
19*Study Session, Art’s Center – 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers
19* Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
21* Study Session, Budget (Gap Closure) – 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
27 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
28* Study Session, Budget (Gap Closure) – 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
JUNE 2008
2*Study Session, Master Plan/Nexus Study – 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
2*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
9*Study Session, Sidewalks – 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
10 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
16*Study Session, Master Plan/Nexus Study – 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
16*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
24 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
30*Study Session, Matrix Study - 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
JULY 2008
7*Study Session, E-Government - 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
7*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
8 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
18 City Council Mini Policy Summit – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., location TBD
21*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
28*Special City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
AUGUST 2008
4 Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., TBD
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12 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
18 CANCELLED Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
26 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
SEPTEMBER 2008
8 CANCELLED Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
9 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
15*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
23 SCRWA Meeting – 7:30 a.m., 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy
29*Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers