Minutes 1989/08/21
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Claim:
G.Cooper
Budget
Quitclaim
Def.Dev.
Rios
Dev.Agree.
Raisch
Minutes
BMX Track
Regular Meeting
August 21, 1989
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor called on The Reverend Bruce Rowlison,
Presbyterian Church to give the Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
August 17, 1989 at 4:39 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Daniel D. Palmerlee, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
Absent: Councilmembers: Paul V. Kloecker and Larry Mussallem.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage,
Valdez that the following items under the
approved by the following Roll Call Vote:
Gage, Hale, Palmerlee, Valdez and Hughan.
Paul V. Kloeckerand Larry Mussallem:
seconded by Councilman
Consent Calendar be
Ayes: Councilmembers:
Absent: Councilmembers:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
August 7, 1989;
Denied a Damage Claim of Gary Cooper as recommended;
Approved the request to add new account numbers to the
1989-1990 Budget as recommended;
Approved a Quitclaim Deed for First Street/Dyer as
recommended;
Approved Deferred Development Agreement #89-6, Daniel and
Natalia Rios, as recommended;
Approved Development Agreement #89-4, Raisch Products, as
recommended; and;
Approved the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of
August 10, 1989.
(The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.)
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any item not on the agenda.
Heard from the following requesting Council support that
the BMX Bicycle Track be allowed to continue operation at its
present site located outside of the City of Gilroy, noting that
said use is not allowed at said location in an agriculture zone:
Kitty Headley, representing BMX; Len Ashley, Morgan Hill;
Richard Max, Salinas resident; Marcy Garcia, 803 Lawrence Drive,
parent and school teacher; Karen Santa Cruz, Folsom State Prison;
Dale Paris, Paso Robles; Roslie Roy, Gilroy teacher; Larry Brown,
Police Officer; Dave Oaks, Gilroy resident; Hunter Sutter,
Salinas resident; and Ernest Lara, local businessman.
Councilman Valdez urged the applicant to contact the Gilroy
Little League for information on procedures for receiving exempt
status.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the Council supports continuation of the
BMX Bicycle Track operation and authorized the Mayor to write a
letter to the County indicating the City's support.
(The Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda.)
Li tter Ord.
Underground
Utilities
League Conf.
Council on
Aging
Bldg.Bd. of
Appeals
Wheeler Hosp.
Bldgs.
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Discussion was had regarding a proposed ordinance
pertaining to littering further explained by the City Attorney.
A letter from Gavi1an Newspapers was noted further
explained by Fuller Cowell, requesting that the proposed
penalties for violation of the ordinance be reduced.
Discussion was had on the matter.
Mr. Miguel Paredes, 7781 Church Street, addressed the
Council inquiring as to the number of complaints received
regarding advertising literature distributed throughout the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Palmerlee seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the ordinance presented be
introduced with clarification that citations shall apply only to
continuing violations at anyone location, to be published by
title and summary. Councilman Hale voted "no" on the motion.
Discussion was had on requests of GBF Spencer Rentals, 6300
Chestnut Street and Rosso Furniture, 6881 Monterey Street for
waiver of undergrounding utility requirements, further explained
by City Engineer Allen.
Mr. John E. Pate, representing GBF Spencer Rentals,
addressed the Council further explaining the request.
Mr. Jaime Rosso, Rosso Furniture Partner, addressed the
Council further explaining their request.
Council requested that the matter be reagendized in order
to allow Staff time to obtain additional information regarding
fees proposed in lieu of underground utility requirements at the
time of development similar to those required by the City of San
Jose for Council review.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that Jay Baksa, City Administrator, be
designated as Voting Delegate and Michael Dorn, Planning
Director, be designated as Alternate Delegate for the Annual
League of California Cities Conference in October, 1989.
The Mayor noted that she would be contacting the Senior
Citizen' Advisory Board regarding the request of the Council on
Aging for an appointee to fill the unexpired term of Rudolfo
Nunez (7-1-89).
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
California Highway Patrol thanking the Police Department
for their cooperation during the Garlic Festival;
Gilroy Garlic Festival Association expressing appreciation
of Staff's cooperation during the Garlic Festival;
City's response to County for prompt action regarding
alleged tick problem at Christmas Hill Park; and
Report of Public Safety Director Gillespie in response to
citizen's complaint regaring Cruise Nights.
The Minutes of the Building Board of Appeals meeting of
August 3, 1989 were noted.
(The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience. She inquired if
anyone in the audience wished to speak on any matter not on the
agenda.)
Mrs. Mildred Hanna, addressed the Council requesting a
proposal to retain Wheeler Hospital Buildings between Sixth &
Fifth Streets and Carmel & Princevalle Streets for Senior
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Housing. It was noted that the Wheeler Hospital Association is
the owner of said buildings and that the City would only be
involved in the zoning of the property.
The City Attorney noted that the Building Board of Appeals
hearing regarding the Old City Hall Restaurant building has not
been resolved since it requires four members of a seven-member
board to take any action at all, even when a quorum was present;
no decision on a 3-2 vote.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a revised schedule re:
JPA Sewer EIR information.
The Mayor tabled action on appointment of the RDA Citizens'
Committee in order to obtain additional volunteers for specific
categories.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the State has agreed to
not withhold City's sales tax payments until the court case
regarding same is resolved. He further noted that the City s
attrorneys would be present at a Closed Session scheduled for
September 18, 1989 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. to discuss same.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the School Liaison
Committee Meeting has been scheduled for October 4, 1989 at 5:15
p.m. if there was no objection from Council. There was no
objection noted. Councilman Mussallem, committee member was not
present to confirm same.
Councilman Valdez noted the Hispanic Cultural Festival
opening ceremonies is August 26, 1989 at noon and invited Council
to same.
At 10:02 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to Tuesday,
September 5, 1989 (9-4-89 Legal Holiday).
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