Minutes 1987/01/05
Posting
Roll Call
Cert.Serv.
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January 5, 1987
Regular Meeting
Gilroy, California
Mayor Hughan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
December 31, 1986 at 2:01 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Sharon A. Albert, Donald F. Gage,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Daniel D. Palmerlee, Pete
Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan. (8:00 p.m.)
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to retired
Library & Culture Commissioner, James Merrill. The following
retired Commissioners were not present to receive their certifi-
cates: Maryann Mattos - Personnel; Mark Kennedy - Planning; and
Doug Hollenback - Building Board of Appeals.
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Consent
Calendar
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Albert, Gage, Kloecker, Mussallem, Palmerlee, Valdez and Hughan:
Accepted the following Improvements: Ray Sotelo, Eighth and
Monterey Streets and Ai Fortino, Welburn and Kern Avenues;
Minutes Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December
15, 1986;
Claim-
Myers Bros
Res.87-1
Salaries
Bids: Air
Sweeper
Pub. Hear.
re: HCD
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Denied a Claim of Myers Bros. Farming & Well Drilling for
Damages/Indemnity as recommended; and
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Adopted Resolution No. 87-1 approving the 1986-87 Salary
Schedules.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING
THE 1986-87 SALARY SCHEDULES FOR CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 1987 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS :
ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to award
the bid of GCS Inc. in the amount of $42,020.00 for a Regenerative
Air Sweeper.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the bid of GCS, Inc.in the amount of
$42,020 for a Regenerative Air Sweeper be awarded as recommended. --
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing on the HCD 13th Entitlement.
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City Administrator Baksa presented a request of Operation
Sentinel for $7,650.00.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
Ms. Dolores Ferriera, representing South County Housing,
addressed the Council requesting $7,000.00 for the Laurelwood
Project on Murray Avenue.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak.
Ms. Mary Ellen Rocha, addressed the Council representing
Operation Sentinel, requesting Council reconsider funding this
organization's request and South County Housing.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak.
Mr. Mark Moore, 575 San Pedro, Sp. #19, Morgan Hill, Asso-
ciate Director, representing Golden State Mobile Home League in
Morgan Hill and Gilroy, addressed the Council requesting funds for ~
mobile homes, noting that same are not qualified to use HCD
funding.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was
made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilwoman Albert and
failed by the following Roll Call vote to allocate $7,000 to South
County Housing and $7,650 to Operation Sentinel and the balance of
funds to the Rehabilitation Program: Ayes: Councilmembers: Albert,
Mussallem and Valdez; Noes: Councilmembers: Gage, Kloecker,
Palmer lee and Hughan.
Hearing
Variance
Appeal
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Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Gage and carried that the entire $135,000 be allocated to the
Rehabilitation Program as recommended. Councilman Valdez voted
"no" on the motion.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Hearing to consider an appeal on the decision of the Plan-
ning Commission regarding granting of a variance request to Sec-
tion 31.22 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a reduction in the
required off-street parking, on property located between Sixth and
Seventh Streets and between Church and Hanna Streets for 2 1/2
blocks in a PF (Park/Public Facility) District and Rl (Single
Family Residential) District, City of Gilroy, applicant.
Noted the Appeal Letter from Martin Quiroz, 7330 Dowdy
Street, Gilroy.
Noted the Staff Report and City Administrator Baksa noted
that a variance will not be required since the City is in the
process of purchasing additional property that will provide the
required parking simultaneous with the construction of the Senior
Expansion Project.
Heard from Mr. Martin Quiroz requesting that the parking be
provided at the same time the Gilroy Senior Expansion project is
constructed.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
Mr. Phil Garcia, addressed the Council and inquired if the
City is contemplating purchasing any properties on the most
westerly side of Dowdy and Seventh Streets.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch reported that the City
is not intending to purchase these properties at this time.
The City Attorney recommended that the Council uphold the
Planning Commision's variance in the event that construction of
the project needs to begin prior to finalizing purchase of the
additional property.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Gage that the reading of Resolution No. 87-2 be waived and
that it be adopted approving the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 2
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AFFIRMING ON
APPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 86-34 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING FOR
THE CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 1987 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The Mayor recommended appointment of the following Commis-
Commissioners for terms expiring December 31, 1986:
Kenneth W. Cooper - Planning Commission reppointment;
Philip M. Buchanan - Planning Commission
John Bellis - Personnel Commission reappointment;
Ralph Burge, Jr. - Personnel Commission
Tony Adame and Sherrie Kennedy - P. & R. Commission
reappointments
Mary B. Lee - Library & Culture Commission reappointment;
Everett Burchell - Library & Culture Commission.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Palmerlee and carried that the Mayor's recommendation for
reappointments and appointments of Commissioners for terms
expiring January 1, 1991 be approved.
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Truck Stop
JPSA
Bldg.Bd.
of Appeals
P.& R.Com.
12-16-86
Canine &
Police Well-
ness Programs
The Mayor noted that appointment of a Mayor Pro tempore will
be agendized on the January 19 Agenda and recommended that
Councilman Kloecker be appointed for five months and Councilman
Mussallem be appointed for the remaining five months.
The following informational items were noted:
Senator Mello re: Local Regulation of Trucks in Residential
Districts. ;
League of California Cities re: City Managers Department i--'
Appointment to Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee.;
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Kenneth Noonan, Superintendent of Schools re: City's Support
Governing Catering Trucks at Elementary and Jr. High Schools.;
City's Response to Santa Clara County Traffic Authority re:
Measure A Draft Strategic Plan.;
a.Traffic Authority Postponement of Final Strategic Plan.;
League of California Cities re: Police Chiefs Department
Appointment to Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee.;
Santa Clara Valley Water District re: City's Endorsement of
Measure I - November Flood Control Ballot Measure.;
City's Response to Site Plan Review for a Single Family
Residence at 10301 Murphy Lane, Located in the County of Santa
Clara. ;
Jane S. Podesta re: Resolution in Support of One Year
Moratorium on Testing of Nuclear Weapons.;
Catholic Charities re: Financial Support for the Long Term
Care Ombudsman Program of Catholic Social Service.;
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State Water Commission Meeting of January 9, 1987.;
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Trevis Berry re: Proposed Truck Stop.;
a. Noted Staff Report further explained by City
Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the sewer allocation extension be
approved to the second year of the 1986-87 allocations as
recommended for Trevis Berry's proposed Truck Stop.
Proclamation Issued by Mayor Hughan: Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Celebration.
The Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee
Meeting of October 28, 1986 were noted.
The Minutes of the Building Board of Appeals Meeting of
December 23, 1986 were noted.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
of December 16, 1986 were noted.
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The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of November ~
17, 1986 were noted.
The Minutes of the Golf Course Advisory Board Meetings of
November 18th and December 9, 1986 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa recommended approval of the Canine
Program and Police Incentive Program in concept for a one year
trial basis.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Gage and carried that the Canine and Police Wellness
Incentive Programs be approved in concept for a one year trial
basis as recommended.
Lighting
& Maint.Dist.
Cap. Imp.
Budget
Thomas Rd.
Church St.
Property
So.Co.Plan
Gav.Water
Dist.
Adjournment
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City Administrator Baksa recommended hiring the Consulting
givil Engineer firm of John H. Heindel to begin the preliminary
engineering for the proposed Lighting and Special Assessment
Districts.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the Consulting Civil Engineering firm of
John H. Heindel be hired to begin the preliminary engineering
required for the proposed Lighting and Maintenance Districts as
recommended.
Council set January 26, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. as a Council Study
Session for the Capital Improvement Budget 1987-1992.
City Administrator Baksa gave an Update on the Police
Expansion Project and the Computer System.
Noted a Report on Thomas Road Bridge/Uvas Creek Levee
Project and Schedules from the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the matter will be agendized
at the January 19, 1987 regular Council Meeting for Public
comment.
City Administrator Baksa recommended purchase of Property. at
7311 Church Street.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that the City be authorized to purchase
Property at 7311 Church Street as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa recommended Council set a Joint
Study Session with the Planning Commission in regard to the South
County Joint Planning Project. Council set February 9, 1987 at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for same.
The Mayor requested that the City Attorney prepare a
memorandum for Council in regard to the Brown Act Amendment
affecting Council action as of January 1, 1987.
Councilman Mussallem noted that he would attend the Gavilan
Water District Meeting at the Morgan Hill Unified School District
Office on January 7, 1987 at 7:00 p.m.
The Mayor noted the Council Study Session scheduled for
January 12, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers re:
discussion on the Northwest Quadrant RDO Sewer Allocations and
discussion on the Long-term Sewer Capacity.
At 9:34 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,