Minutes 1988/05/16
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Regular Meeting
May 16, 1988
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor called on The Reverend Bruce Rowlison, Gilroy
Presbyterian Church to give the Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on.
May 12, 1988 at 9:00 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Daniel D. Palmerlee, and Pete
Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan - 8:05 p.m.
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Award-
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord.88-6
Ord.88-7
Dev.Agree.
Res.88-34
Fertilizer
Bid
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Mr. Barney Kramer, State Law Consultant with the California
Youth Authority presented a California Youth Authority Award to
the Mayor and other local youth groups, introduced by Public
Safety Director Gillespie including the School District, Santa
Clara County Probation Department, South County Alternatives, The
Bridge Counseling Center, Parents Awareness Network, Gilroy Com-
munity Drug and Alcohol Task Force, Friends to Friends, Students
Against Drunk Driving, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and South
Valley Counseling Center.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Hale that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Gage, Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Palmerlee, Valdez and Hughan:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May
2, 1988;
Adopted Ordinance No. 88-6 amending Sections 12.18 and
12.32 of the Gilroy City Code pertaining to maximum weight of
garbage receptacles and refuse bundles;
ORDINANCE NO. 88 - 6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 12.18 AND
12.32 OF THE GILROY CODE PERTAINING TO MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF GARBAGE
RECEPTACLES AND REFUSE BUNDLES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 1988, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Adopted Ordinance No. 88-7 Amending Sections 2.47, 2.48,
2.51 and 2.52 of the Gilroy City Code to permit merger of Police
and Fire Department management under a Public Safety Director;
ORDINANCE NO. 88 - 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 2.47, 2.51
AND 2.52 OF THE GILROY CODE SO AS TO PERMIT MERGER OF POLICE AND
FIRE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT UNDER A PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 1988 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Approved Development Agreements for Hewell & Sheedy and for
Filbro Development (Gilroy Village) as recommended; and
Adopted Resolution No. 88-34 Authorizing Certain
Individuals to Conduct City Financial Business;
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 34
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING
OFFICERS TO MAY CONDUCT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 1988 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Baksa presented a report and recommenda-
tion to award the bid of Moyer Chemical Company for the annual
fertilizer order in the amount of $12,888.79.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Palmerlee and carried that the bid of Moyer Chemical Company be
awarded in the amount of $12,888.79 for the annual fertilizer
order as recommended.
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Cust.Serv.
Bid
Pub. Hear.
GPA 86-2
(G.Filice)
Pub. Hear.
Z 87-6
(L.Willis)
Martin
GP A( County)
Res. 33-35
Haz Waste
Mgmt.Plan
(S.C.Co.)
Water Ord.
City Administrator Baksa presented a report and recommenda-
tion to award the Bid of Gold Star Maintenance for the two-year
custodial service at City Hall in the amount of $15,510.00 per
year.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the bid of Gold Star Maintenance in the
amount of $15,510.00 per year be awarded for the two-year
custodial service at City Hall as recommended.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the continued Public Hearing to consider a General Plan
Amendment request from Open Space to General Services Commercial
on property located at 5480 Monterey Highway, south of Luchessa
Avenue, on approximately 27 acres, Gennero Filice, applicant (GPA
86-2) and noted the recommendation to continue same to the
November 7, 1988 regular Meeting.
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Motion was made by Councilman Palmerlee seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the Public Hearing be .
continued to November 7, 1988 as recommended.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the continued Public Hearing to consider a rezoning request
from Al (Agriculture) to Ml (Limited Industrial) District located
at 350 Buena Vista Avenue, Larry Willis, applicant (Z 87-6) and
noted the recommendation to continue same to the July 18, 1988
regular meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Palmerlee seconded by
Councilman Gage and carried that the Public Hearing be continued
to July 18, 1988 as recommended.
Discussion was had regarding the Martin General Plan Amend-
Amendment presently to be heard by the County of Santa Clara.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that Council action be taken on the
Martin General Plan Amendment, not agendized, and a matter of
urgency.
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Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Palmerlee that the reading of Resolution No. 88-35 be
waived and that it be adopted opposing the Martin General Plan
Amendment at Masten Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 35
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY IN OPPOSITION TO
THE MARTIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COUNTY
OF SANTA CLARA AND LOCATED AT MASTEN AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 1988, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
The Santa Clara County Hazardous Waste Management Plan was
noted and further explained by Isao Kobashi, Program Director of
the Hazardous Waste Management Program, County of Santa Clara.
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The Staff Report was noted and further explained by
Planning Director Dorn.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Hale and carried that the Plan be approved in concept with the
recommendations as presented in the Staff Report and noted the
Joint Council/Planning Commission Study Session on same to be
scheduled in August when the Final Draft Plan and EIR are
available.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a
recommendation on a new State Mandated Cross Connection Control
Ordinance.
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Water
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Res.88-36
Crime Prevo
Grant
Census
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Motion was made by Councilman Palmerlee seconded by Coun-
cilman Gage and carried that a proposed ordinance be introduced
and published by title and summary enacting Chapter 27 Article V
of the Gilroy City Code pertaining to Water System Backflow
Prevention, as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a Staff
report and recommendation on the Regional Highway System for
Santa Clara County.
Council requested that the recommendation be incorporated
in the City's comments to same. Council also discussed the
matter of including some portion of routing between Leavesley
Road and Masten Avenue to be included in the system to provide
alternate ingress and egress from 101 and Monterey Highway. City
Administrator Baksa noted that he would discuss same with City
Engineer Allen.
The Mayor deviated from the regular Agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.
Heard from Mr. David Peoples, Secretary of the Downtown
Gilroy Association requesting Council to maintain the Downtown
from First to Tenth Streets and from Eigleberry Street to Rail-
road Street as a major priority in the City's Budget process. He
further invited Council to attend the Parking and Business
Improvement District (AB 1693) Workshop, May 20, 1988 from Noon
to 3:00 p.m. at the Old City Hall Restaurant. (Reservations
required if lunch is desired.)
Heard from Mrs. Elaine Long, requestng that the Downtown
Development be kept at a high priority in City projects and noted
the need for additional signing in the downtown area prohibiting
truck traffic and signing on routes where trucks are allowed.
The Mayor continued with the regular order of the Agenda.
City Administrator Baksa presented recommended water
conservation measures.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Coun-
cilman Gage and carried that the recommended water conservation
measures be endorsed.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to
approve an application and project agreement for a Crime Analysis
Grant through the Career Criminal Apprehension Program further
explaining same.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem that the reading of Resolution No. 88-36 be waived and
that it be adopted approving an Application and Project Agreement
for a Crime Analysis Grant as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 36
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING THE
APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR A CRIME ANALYSIS GRANT
THROUGH THE CAREER CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 1988, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
City Administrator Baksa presented a report and recommenda-
tion to obtain State Certification of the January 1, 1988
estimated population of 28,847 for the City of Gilroy.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Gage and carried that authorization be given to obtain
State Certification of the January 1, 1988 estimated population
as recommended.
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Plan. Com.
5-5-88
Hist. Herit.
Committee
Plan. Dept.
Priorities
P & R Com.
4-19-88
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The following informational items were noted with no separate
diSC'L1Ssion on same:
Proclamations issued by Ivla?or Hughan: California "?ire a Veteran"
Week, May 1-7, 1988; "Pop:?y Week", MEl.y 15-21, 1988; "Poster Parent
Appreciation Week" - May 23-29, 1988; "Day of the Teacher", May 11,
1983; and "National Trans'")ortation and Pu~lic Works r.veek", Mav 15-21,
19S8 and "Trans:nortation Emrloyee .Appreciation Day" - May 18, 1988;
Thomas Road Bridge on Uvas Creek Schedule (noted concern that
tl:'.ere. may not be _ detour rrovir3.ed a.t the time tl:1e Thomas Road Bridge
is removed);
Planning Staff A:?prova,ls, d3.tedA.?ril 28, 1988;
Minutes of the Gilroy Downtown Development Co~poration Meetings
of March 25, April 8 and 22, 1988;
Santa Clara county Joint Planning Advisory Committee Supporting
SB 2581 to Create an ODen Space Authority for Santa Clara County;
South Valley Refuse Donation to Senior Program; and
Status of ~he San Martin Interchange Land Use Study.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 5, 1988,
was noted.
Noted the recommendation of the Planning Commission's recom-
mendation on consensus of the Ad Hoc Committee regarding possible
dissolution of the Historic Heritage Committee and agreement to retain
the five (5) member Historic Heritage Committee. Motion was made by
Councilman Kloecker seconded by Councilman palmerlee and carrier3. that
the Historic Heritage Committee be retained as a five member committee
as recommended. Councilman Mussallem voted "no" on the motion. It
was noted that vacancies would be filled.
Noted the recommendation of the planning Commission on the
Planning Department priorities for 1988-89 Fiscal Year. The Mayor
requested that revision of the sign ordinance be included in the
priorities. The Planning Director gave an update on the formation
of the Redevelopment Agency.
Noted the Progress Report on Ford's Department Store Remodeling.
Noted a Report on the Planning Commission Retreat.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
April 19, 1988 were noted.
The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of March 21,
1988 were noted.
The Minutes of the Gilroy Golf Course Advisory Board Meeting of
March 15, 1988 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
March 8, 1988 were noted.
The Museum Report, dated April 12, 1988, was noted.
The Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee Meeting
of' March 22, 1988 were noted.
Financial Plan City Administrator Baksa presented the 1988-1993 Financial Plan
1988-93 of the City of Gilroy including the City Administrator's Message
regarding same.
Mission
Statement
City Administrator Baksa presented the Mission Statement of the
City of Gilroy for Council review.
Jt. School Brd
Mtg/Tour for
the
City Administrator Baksa presented a request of the School
a Joint Meeting with Council on June 13, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. to
proposed high school site/community uses. Council concurred.
District
tour
City Administrator noted that the Wastewater Treatment Plant
EIR hearing matter before Judge Stone has been scheduled for May 18,
1988 at 10:00 a.m. at the Superior Court in San Jose and that there
would be a car of officials leaving from City Hall at 8:30 a.m.
Councilman Palmerlee welcoMed CouncilmeIDbers to the Parking
and Business Improvement District Workshop on May 20, 1988 at the
Old City Hall Restaurant from Noon to 3:00 p.m.
The Mayor noted the League of California Cities, Monterey Bay
Division Workshop, May 25, 1988 in Salinas.
The Mayor noted the Council Study Sessions re: 1988-1993
Financial Plan on May 23 and 24, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the Employees'
Lounge.
Adjrnmt
At 10:11 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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