Minutes 1989/01/17
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Emp.Awards
Res.Wenne-
berg
T.Campbell
Consent
Calendar
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Regular Meeting
January 17, 1989
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor called on Ltd. Trimmer, Salvation Army, to give the
Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
January 12, 1989 at 9:46 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 presented the Employee of the Month for December,
1988 Award to Co-Employees, Wade Berry and Raul Caballero, Tree
Climbers.
The Mayor presented Jeanne Wenneberg, retired, a Resolution
commending her services with the City.
Heard from Congressman Tom Campbell noting his address for his
local office to be: 599 N. Mathilda Avenue, Suite 105, Sunnyvale, CA
94086 (408) 245-4835 and that he is investigating an office for
Gilroy/Morgan Hill area.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker 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:
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Minutes
Res.89-5
Res.89-6
Impts.
Dev.Agree.
Budget
Com.Dev.
Roll Call
Res.89-1
Pub. Hear.
S.Co.Plan.
proj.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January
3, 1989;
Adopted Resolution No. 89-5 calling for formation of Fiscal
Review Committee for the Community Development Agency of the City;
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 5
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CALLING FOR THE
CONVENING OF A FISCAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1989, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None;
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Adopted Resolution No. 89-6 commending and,honoring Mary
Prien, Museum Director and City Historian, upon her retirement;
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 6
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY COMMENDING
SERVICES OF MRS. MARY PRIEN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1989 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE,VALDEZ, and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Accepted Improvements for Print Spot and South County
Chrysler;
Approved the following Development Agreements: Howson
Industries, (Kentucky Fried Chicken); Alan R. Owens (Luchessa
Avenue); Hewell & Sheedy Construction (Monterey Street); and Hewell
& Sheedy and Thomas J. Obata (Rancho Real); and
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Approved Budget Amendments and Adjustments as recommended.
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The Mayor adjourned the meeting sine die and called the
Redevelopment Agency meeting to order.
Present: Agencymembers: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
Motion was made by Agencymember Hale seconded by Agencymember
Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 89-1 be waived and that 'it
be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
GILROY AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPORT TO THE
AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES FOR THE GILROY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE DRAFT COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PLAN AND DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE PROJECT UPON THEIR COMPLETION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1989, by the following
vote:
AYES:
AGENCYMEMBERS:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None
MUSSALLEM, PALMERLEE,
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NOES:
ABSENT:
AGENCYMEMBERS:
AGENCYMEMBERS:
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The Mayor adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting and
reconvened the regular Council Meeting noting the previous Roll Call
to stand as recorded.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
the Public Hearing to consider a Draft Environmental Impact Report
(DEIR) for the South County Joint Planning Project (SCJPP) Policy
Plan.
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The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Planning
Director Dorn.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on the matter. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. Council discussion. Councilman Kloecker noted that the
South County Planning Committee had reviewed the matter at their two
previous meetings. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the Staff recommendation and twelve \
Planning Commission recommendations as presented be approved and
forwarded to the South County Joint Planning Project Advisory
Committee.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a recom-
mendation on a proposed revised ordinance amending Chapter 13A of
the City Code regulating meetings, assemblies, parades, sound
amplifying systems and live music re: Private Property Outdoor
Entertainment Permit.) He noted that if approved the fees for same
would be adopted in June.
Motion was made by Councilman Palmer lee seconded by Councilman
Gage and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be
waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary
amending Chapter 13A of the City Code as recommended.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Ms. Jane McClellan, representing South Valley and Wheeler
Hospitals as a Public Relations Consultant, addressed the Council
and noted the new hospital proposed opening this spring with
building to be completed by March.
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposed ordinance and
recommendation to restrict hours of solicitation in the City of
Gilroy from 9:00 a.m. to sunset. Discussion was had by Council on
the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem by the following Roll Call Vote that the reading of the
proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and published
by title and summary restricting hours of solicitation in the City
from 9:00 o'clock a.m. to sunset: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale,
Mussallem, Palmerlee, Valdez and Hughan; Noes: Councilmember:
Kloecker.
The Mayor requested nominations to replace HCD Citizens'
Advisory Committee Member, Ann Juri.
A request to support State installation of maximum speed
limit signs on Highway 152 was noted and discussed.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor noted that the City would
write the State in support of installation of speed limit signs on
State Highway 152 as requested.
Council reviewed a request for endorsement of CalTrain
Extension, Findings and Recommendations further explained by Mr.
Steve Fisher, Project Manager.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made
by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman Kloecker and carried
that the City endorses the findings and recommendations as
presented.
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D.Burgoyne re:
Septic Tank
Japanese
Cultural
Center
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a request of
Mr. D. L. Burgoyne to allow construction of a home and septic tank
within the City Limits, noting his response to Staff's recommenda-
tion.
Heard from Mr. Burgoyne further explanation of his request.
Council discussed said matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Palmerlee and carried by the following Roll Call vote that the
request to allow construction and septic tank to Mr. Burgoyne be
denied. Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Palmerlee and Valdez;
Noes: Councilmembers: Kloecker, Mussallem and Hughan.
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(The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.)
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Discussed and reviewed the City's Response/Comment Letter
regarding the proposed Japanese Cultural Center (City file #Cr 88-
18), further explained by Planning Director Dorn.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the matter.
Heard from Mr., Steve Sahlin, 2360 Dryden Avenue, representing
local residents in the area noting that the project is good, but the
location is wrong; urban use in a rural area that will cause traffic
problems, impair present water quality and requested that the City's
letter response be strengthened and that the project be relocated.
Heard from Mr. Gray Rude, 3435 Dryden Avenue, requesting that
Council consider the magnitude of sewage, size of roadway inadequate
for proposed use.
Heard from Ms. Mary Scott, noting that the project is adjacent
to her 25 acres and that her water system is spring fed. She noted
her opposition to the project.
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Heard from Mr. Sam Bozzo, representing the Gilroy Unified
School District, noting no objection to the project.
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Heard from Mr. Tony Adame, local resident, inquiring of
traffic proposed vs. present traffic at the Flying Lady Restaurant.
Staff noted that these figures were not available.
Heard from Mr. Tony Taormino, 3185 Dryden Avenue, opposed to
the project.
Heard from Michelle. . . . . " 2360 Dryden Avenue, noting
that the proposed project needs more sewer capacity than the two
restaurants at Monterey Bay Aquarium and is opposed to a private
package treatment plant.
Heard from Ms. Mary Escobar, Dryden Avenue, opposed to the
project at its proposed location.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter. There was no further comment from
anyone in the audience. Discussion was had by Council on the
matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that a revised strengthened letter response be .....
forwarded to include additional Council comments regarding water
quality issue, open-space, traffic situation, not in agreement with '~
the proposed 2,000 gallons per day, EIR does not adequately describe
rebuilding of the road, impact fees need to be addressed regarding
feasibility and implementation, nitrate issue regarding water, no
sewer capacity available to handle this project at the City's
wastewater treatment plant. Council requested that a copy of the
City's response letter be forwarded to them.
(The Mayor returned to the regular order of the Agenda.)
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Adjournment
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Noted the following informational items with no separate
discussion on same:
Ralph Burge, Jr., Personnel Commissioner, resigning from the
Personnel Commission;
Info - Advance Planning Office, County of Santa Clara, Issue
#88-10a;
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan:
Jr. Day - January 16, 1989; Human Relations
No Way Week - January 15th through 21, 1989
emphasized participation in these events);
Month - February 1989;
Dr. Martin Luther King,
Month - February, 1989;
(Councilman Valdez
and American History
Public Safety Director's Letter of Appreciation re: Traffic
Enforcement;
Response to Notice of Preparation of a DEIR/EIS for Highway
152 in Gilroy;
Letter re: Special Permit to Allow a Seasonal Farmer's Market;
Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District re:
Environmental Review of Regionally Significant Projects;
County Referral (City File #Cr 84-23) re: Northrup King
Company; and
CHP re: Radio Station Advisory Signs.
Noted the Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of January
5, 1989.
Reviewed the City's Response/Comment Letter regarding the
proposed Martin General Plan Amendment (City file #Cr 87-6) further
explained by Planning Director Dorn. Motion was made by Councilman
Palmer lee seconded by Councilman Hale that the letter be approved
and copies be forwarded to the County Planning Commissioners and
Board of Supervisors individually.
City Administrator Baksa noted a Council Study Session set for
January 30, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the Capital Improvement Plan
and General Fund Revenues; location to be determined.
City Administrator Baksa noted the annual HCD Public Hearing
scheduled for February 6, 1989 and he distributed advance materials
for Council to study that will be included with the February 6
Agenda packet.
City Administrator Baksa distributed the 4th Quarterly
Reports.
Councilman Gage requested public relations to begin regarding
water usage before it becomes necessary for the City to issue
citations to violators. City Administrator Baksa noted that he is
expecting information from the Water District this week to prepare a
plan proposed to be completed in a month.
The Mayor reminded Council of the Intergovernmental Council
(IGC) Dinner Meeting on February 2 and suggested car pooling,
noting that she and the City Administrator will not be included
since they will already be in the vicinity of the meeting.
The Mayor noted the City Council/City Manager Retreat,
February 3-5, 1989 in Aptos, noting that Council will meet at City
Hall at 5:30 p.m. Councilmembers Mussallem and Valdez requested a
map of the location of the retreat.
At 10:19 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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