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Minutes 1988/10/24 Invocation Posting Agenda Ro II Call New Emp. Emp loyee Award Consent Calendar Minutes Cancer Society Imprvmts. " 5683 Regular Meeting October 24, 1988 Gilroy, California The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Mayor called on Ltd. Dennis Trimmer, Salvation Army, to give the Invocation. The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on October 20, 1988 at 10:33 a.m. Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Daniel D. Palmerlee, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan. The Mayor introduced New employees: Em Rojas, HCD Coordi- nator and Kathy R. Clinton, Clerk Typist I, Fire Department. The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month of September, 1988 award to Steve Morrow, Police Officer. 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: Gage, Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Palmerlee, Valdez and Hughan: Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 3, 1988; Granted American Cancer Society waiver of the Municipal License for solicitation of funds for the Calendar Year 1989; Accepted Improvements for Lyon's Tract #8024 and Arcadia, Tract #8025 as recommended; 5684 Claim-J.F. Hourigan Girl Scouts Redev. Agency Roll Call Res.88-7 Roll Call Sewer Plant EIR Vehicle Denied a Claim of J. F. Hourigan Company as recommended; Granted Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County waiver of the Municipal License for solicitation of funds for their 1989 Cookie Sale. The Mayor adjourned the Regular Meeting to a meeting of the Development Authorities of the City of Gilroy - Redevelopment Agency: Present: Agency Members: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Daniel D. Palmerlee, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan. ., j ..J Mayor Hughan noted that due to a conflict of interest she can Chair the meeting but would not be able to take part in the discussion nor vote on any action taken under the Gilroy Community Redevelopment Project. ,- Mr. Robert Stewart, Piedmont Associates, and Consultant for the project, addressed the Council further explaining that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the Preliminary Plan as presented. He noted that the project can be reduced in size and Council could delete properties but cannot add proper- ties at this time in point. Councilman Gage noted that he had income property within the project and due to this conflict of interest would not be able to take part in the discussion nor vote on any action taken under the Gilroy Community Redevelopment Project. Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman Kloecker that the reading of Resolution No. 88-7 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE GILROY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 33327, AND ESTABLISHING THE BASE YEAR FOR TAX ALLOCATION PURPOSES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th of October, 1988, by the following vote: AYES: ...., ........ NOES: ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PALMERLEE, and VALDEZ; AGENCY MEMBERS: None AGENCY MEMBERS: GAGE and HUGHAN Chairperson Hughan adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened the Regular Council Meeting. Present: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Palmerlee, Valdez and Hughan. City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a recommendation on the selection of a Sewer Plant EIR Consultant requesting authorization to re the firm of David J. Powers and Associates as the Sewer Plant EIR Consultant for preparing the court-mandated changes to the sewer EIR to include approval of the budget amendment necessary for completion of the work. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker and carried that the firm of David J. Powers and Associates be hired as Sewer Plant EIR Consultant as recommended to include any budget amendment necessary for completion of the work. JIIIIlIIlI i I ........ City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a recommendation on bids for one landscape maintenance utility vehicle and to award the bid to West Star Distributing in the amount of $6,630.00. r- ! ....' r ....... [' Contd.P.H. L.Willis Rezoning Pub.Hear. Pre-Zon~ng & Rezoning Intro.Ord. Landscape Policy Res.88-64 Downtown Dev. Corp. Rec.Trail 5685 Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Coun- cilman Gage and carried that the bid of West Star Distributing in the amount of $6,630.00 be awarded for the one landscape maintenance utility vehicle as recommended. The Mayor noted the Continued Public Hearing to consider a rezoning request from Al (Agriculture) District to Ml (Limited Industrial) District, located at 350 Buena Vista Avenue, Larry Willis, Applicant Z 87-6, is cancelled since same was denied by the Planning Commission at their October 6, 1988 regular meeting and no further action is required by Council. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to Consider a Prezoning Initiated by the City of Gilroy to Cl (Neighborhood Commercial) District and Rezoning Rl (Single Family Residential) District to ,Cl (Neighbor- hood Commercial) District for Property Located North of Ronan Channel, South of Day Road Along North Monterey Roadt City of Gilroy, Applicant - Z 88-6, on approximately 6 acres. The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Planner II Faus. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor clos~dthe Public Hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Councilman Gage that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary approving the Prezoning and Rezoning. City Administrator Baksa noted that the continued discus- discussion of the Landscape Policy has been scheduled for the next Futures Study Session on November 21, 1988. Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Coun- Councilman Hale and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 88-64 be waived and that it be adopted authorizing an Agreement with Gilroy Downtown Development Corporaton Pursuant to Ordinance No. 88-18. RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 64 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH GILROY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 88-18. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of October, 1988, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN None None COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any item not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. A request of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council for endorsement of the Recreational Trail Proposal was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Palmerlee and carried that the City endorses the Recreation Trail Proposal of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. The following informational items were noted with no separate disussion on same: City Department Coordination re: Chip Seal Program; Las Animas Post 669 in Appreciation of Golf Course Personnel; Planning Staff Approvals, dated September 30, 1988; \ 5686 City's Response to County Referral {13541--78-13-88SP; Gilroy Visitors' Bureau Highlights of Activities for July, August and September 1988; City of Morgan Hill to Supervisor Wilson re: Wastewater Treatment Plant, including Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee's Letter to County regarding same; Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation Meetings of August 19th and September 9, 1988; Western City/October 1988 Magazine Article re: Retailers on Main Street; , ..... Commissions City Commissioner and Board Member's Terms Expiring January 1, 1989. Council set November 30, 1988 at 5 p.m. as deadline to receive applications for the Planning Commission vacancy and requested that attendance record of other Commissioners seeking reappointment be provided; P.& R.Com. 9-20-88 Plan. Com. 10-6-88 USA Requests Rural/Urban Land Use Pers.Com. 10-10-88 Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan: "South Valley Symphony Week" - October 16-22, 1988 and "Asi~m Americans for Community Involvement" Anniversary November 19, 1988; and Gilroy Unified School District re: City's Fire Safety Programs. The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of September 20, 1988 were noted. The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meetings of July 18, 1988 and August 18, 1988 were noted. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meetings of July 12, 1988 and August 9, 1988 were noted. The Museum Reports of July and August 1988 were noted. J The Minutes of the Gilroy Golf Course Advisory Board Meeting of August 9, 1988 were noted. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 6, 1988 was noted. Council reviewed the 1987 Urban Service Area requests. Mr. Chris Cote, owner of Sierra Bus Lines, addressed the Council requesting that the entire 25 acres be included in the Urban Service Area and noted that he has no problem with preparation of an EIR for the entire 25 acres. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker and carried that the 1987 Urban Service Area Requests be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Council reviewed the South County Joint Planning Project Advisory Committee's Preliminary Findings and Recommendations regarding Rural/Urban Land Use in the unincorporated areas further explained by Planner II Faus. Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that the Preliminary Findings and Recommendations be approved as presented to include the word changes recommended by Staff and to delete No. 23 on page 5 in its entirety. Council requested that Councilman Kloecker advise the Committee that Council feels that Item Nos. 8 and 24 cover No. 23 without making assumptions that have not been made by the policy makers. ] The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of October 10, 1988 was noted. P.Gregor Quick Reac- tion Corp. ,.... ... Closed Session Qr.Reports Co.GPA re: Garlic World ABAG -- ..... IGC Jt. Study Session Adj rnmt . ",... ..... 5687 City Administrator Baksa noted that Dr. Peter Gregor's letter regarding the Medical Building adjacent to South Valley Hospital be continued to November 7, 1988 regular meeting at the request of Dr. Gregor. City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a recommendation regarding Quick Reaction Corporation Sale to Gilroy School District. Mr. W. T, Wollny, President of Centurion Corporation addressed the Council further explaining the request. Disussion was had by Council on the matter. Council noted willingness to discuss the 6500 gallon sewer allocation if the School District is intending to purchase that property knowing that the traffic signal is not a possibility, City Administrator Baksa noted that a Closed Session of the Council has tentatively been scheduled for November 3, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. regarding exposure to possible litigation regarding Shapell Industries Envronmental Impact Report for the O'Connell Property. City Administrator Baksa distributed the Third Quarterly Reports. The Mayor reported that she and Chuck Myer attended the Santa Clara County Planning Commission Meeting regarding the General Plan Amendment proposal of Garlic World explaining that it appears the County is moving ahead with the proposal and this should be discussed again with the Morgan Hill City Council at the next meeting on November 9, 1988. Councilman Kloecker noted that he attended the ABAG General Assembly and it was emphasized that Councilmembers write individual letters or a telephone call supporting or opposing legislative bills rather than adoption of a formal resolution regarding same. Councilman Kloecker reported that ABAG in an effort to institutionalize regional planning, is proposing legislation to reduce some of the cities authority and that he will be watching for that legislation. Councilman Hale reported on the IGC Meeting of October 6th, noting that the Land Use Committee is proposing that South County Joint Planning be their guide for land use policies. The Mayor noted the Joint Gilroy/Morgan Hill City Councils' Study Session, Wednesday, November 9, 1988 - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy City Hall, Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy re: Discussion of the sewer situation. At 10:05 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, 4E.