Minutes 1989/09/18
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Cert. of
Service
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Budget
Impts.-
Heinsen
Measure A
Sewer Data
SB1422
Sprinklers
Res./Hillside
578S
Regular Meeting
September 13, 1989
Gilroy, California
Mayor Protempore Mussallem led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
The Mayor Protempore called on Pastor Richard Smith,
Seventh Day Adventist Church to give the Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
September 14, 1989 at 4:25 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Daniel D. Palmer lee , Pete Valdez, Jr. and Larry
Mussallem; Absent: Councilmember: Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor Protempore presented Rudolfo F. Nunez, member of
the Advisory Council of the Council on Aging (4-18-88/7-1-89)
with a Certificate of Service.
It was noted that an Up With People representative would be
present later this meeting.
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, Palmerlee, Valdez and Mussallem; Absent:
Councilmember: Hughan:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
September 5, 1989;
Approved Budget Amendments and Transfers as recommended;
and
Accepted Improvements for Heinzen, 305 Mayock as
recommended.
Mr. Jim Pierson, Deputy Director for Project Management,
Santa Clara County Traffic Authority, gave an update of the
Strategic Plan for Measure "A" Program.
Up With People representative invited Council to the 100th
Anniversary of McCormick Spice, Inc. and 30th Anniversary of
Gilroy Foods, Inc. to their celebration September 23, 1989 from
4:00 p.m. to 6:80 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. barbecue at Coyote Ranch.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained the 1989
Sewer Flow Data recommending the balance of 9,950 gpd be
allocated for 20 units of residential fill-in and 3,550 gpd for
local business expansion.
Mr. Frank Arrendondo, 4410 Hecker Pass Highway, addressed
the Council explaining his dilemma in applying immediately for
the 20 unit fill-in category.
, Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that Staff recommendation on sewer allocation
be approved as submitted.
Noted a request of Sharon. Albert for support of SB 1422,
Open Space Programs.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Palmerlee and carried that the Council supports SB 1422 and that
a letter be forwarded regarding their action.
A recommendation to amend the Uniform Fire and Building
Codes regarding installation of sprinklers in Residential
Hillside designations was noted and further explained by Public
Safety Director Gillespie and Tom Campbell, Fire Chief and
Director of Building of the City of Salinas.
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Recess
Traffic
Study
Pers.Com.
The following addressed the Council in opposition to the
requirement of sprinkler installation in Residential Hillside
Developments:
John Hughan, Architect, Robert Livengood, Executive Director of
the Building Industry Association - Southern Division; David
Sanchez, Country Estates Venture; and Micky Clark, Pyramid Homes
representative.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Council set a
Study Session at 6:00 p.m. on October 2, 1989 to further discuss
the proposed requirement of the installation of sprinklers in
Residential Hillside designations, prior to the October 2, 1989 -
8:00 p.m. regular meeting.
At 10'34 p.m. the Mayor Protempor~ declared a recess and
reconvened the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
City ~ngineer Allen presented and explained a Santa Teresa
Traffic Signal Study. Council agreed that the matter should be
further studied in six months.
Mr. Richard Perino, 9115 Crest Hill Drive, addressed the
Council requesting an additional traffic study for the inter-
section of Welburn Avenue and Santa Teresa Boulevard within six
months.
Council agreed that an additional study would be
forthcoming to determine warrants for a traffic signal at this
location.
The Mayor Protempore asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There
was no comment from anyone in the audience.
A letter from Tony Lerma, Personnel Commissioner, resigning
from the Personnel Commission was noted. Motion was made by
Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman Kloecker and carried
that Commissioner Lerma's resignation be accepted with regret.
It was noted that a replacement be scheduled for the regular
appointments OL commissioners in December, 1989.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Police Department Employee of the Month of July 1989,
Officer Gregory Flippo;
Planning Staff Approvals, dated August 31, 1989;
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan: 1989 Family Week,
November 19-25, 1989; Constitution Week - September 17-23, 1989;
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Man, Woman and Business of the Year
Awards; and Red Ribbon Week - October 22-19, 1989;
Santa Clara County Cities Association re: Bylaws;
Report on Additional Signing at Uvas Levee Bike Path and
Miller Avenu~;
Santa Clara County Intergovernmental Council Invitation to
The Greatest Show on Earth in Land Use/Transportation Management
(Retreat);
Gilroy Visitor's Bureau Minutes of their Augubt 16, 1989
Meeting and Visitor's Bureau Advisory Committee Meeting of August
3, 1989,
Elinor and Bill Workman in Appreciation of Parks &
Recreation Superintendent;
Supervisor McKenna re: Golden Triangle Task Force Workshop
on California Clean Air Act of 1988; and
Plan.Com.
9-7-89
P.& R.Com.
6-20/8-15
Res.89-47
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The Planning and Conservation League re: Rail Bond
Initiative Fact Sheet.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of
September 7, 1989 was noted.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
of August 15, 1989 and June 20, 1989 were noted. (There was no
meeting in July 1989).
The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of July
17, 1989 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission Meeting of
July 11, 1989 and Study Session were noted.
The Minutes of th~ Gilroy Golf Course Advisory Board
Meeting of July 18, 1989 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa noted the letter to be forwarded
to property owners regarding unreinforced masonry. Council
concurred with same.
City Administrator Baksa presented the Multi-Hazard
Functional Planning Guidance Plan - 1990.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Hale that the reading of Resolution No. 89-47 be waived and that
it be adopted, approving the Plan as presented. Councilmembers
Gage and Hale requested copies. Councilman Valdez requested that
a copy be available at City Hall for public inspection.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 47
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE
MULTlHAZARD FUNCTIONAL PLANNING GUIDANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
1990
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, PALMERLEE, VALDEZ
and MUSSALEM
None
HUGHAN.
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBER:
Councilman Gage recommended that a letter be forwarded the
City of Morgan Hill requesting information on their proposed
sewer alternatives for presentation to the Joint Powers Sewer
Advisory Committee. Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker
seconded by Councilman Palmerlee and carried that a letter be
forwarded the City of Morgan Hill requesting information on their
proposed sewer alternatives for presentation to the Joint Powers
Sewer Advisorty Committee as recommended.
Councilman Hale noted that he would be attending a
Redevelopment Seminar in San Diego on September 21, 1989.
The Mayor Pro tempore requested that a Closed Session of the
Council be scheduled to follow the October 2, 1989 regular
meeting regarding discussion of the City Administrator and City
Attorney's compensation.
Councilman Valdez requested reservations for the IGC
Retreat.
At 11:32 p.m. the Mayor Protempore adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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