Minutes 1989/10/16
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Regular Meeting
October 16, 1989
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at
8:01 p.m.
The Mayor called on Dr. Joe Caldwell, First Baptist Church
to give the Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
October 12, 1989 at 1:39 p.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: John K. Cromwell and
David Cruz, Maintenance I - Public Works.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of
September 1989 to Bob Lewis, Senior Maintenance - Public Works.
The Mayor honored students of the Red Ribbon Week Poster
Contest Winners, noting posters on display in the Council
Chambers.
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 2, 1989;
Adopted Resolution No. 89-53 Approving a Traffic Signal
Modification Agreement - Leavesley & Murray Avenues;
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 53
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF MURRAY AVENUE WITH LEAVESLEY ROAD
(STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 152) IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS :
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and
None
None;
MUSSALLEM,
HUGHAN
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Res.89-54
Ord.89-17
Claim
Peterson
CDBG
Dev.Agree.
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Westwood
RDA
Pub.Hear.
HCD
Approved Budget Amendments and Transfers as recommended;
Adopted Resolution No. 89 - 54 Honoring Gloria Mullings'
Retirement;
Adopted Ordinance No. 89-17 Amending Paragraph (5) of
Section 22.35 and Enacting Chapter 21, Article V of the City Code
Pertaining to Requirements for Undergrounding Utilities;
ORDINANCE NO. 89 - 17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (5) OF
SECTION 22.35 AND ENACTING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE V OF THE GILROY
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGROUNDING
UTILITIES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and
None
None
MUSSALLEM,
HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Denied the Claim of Clifford Peterson as recommended;
Authorized transfer of $5000.00 15th Year CDBG Allocation
of CAUSA (previously approved) to Economic & Social
Opportunities, Inc., now Management of CAUSA; and
Approved Development Agreement #88-43, Brent-Westwood
Investors, 1210-1360 First Street.
The Mayor adjourned the Regular Meeting and Convened the
Redevelopment Agency noting that the same Roll Call would stand
for the Redevelopment Agency.
Discussion was had on the Eminent Domain Policy. Director
Valdez recommended that commercial and industrial property be
eliminated from the Agency's eminent domain policy and that steps
be taken to officially eliminate eminent domain proceedings from
all RDA Projects.
Executive Director Baksa explained the Council options
regarding an action of this nature.
Motion was made by Director Valdez seconded by Director
Hale and carried that Staff be requested to formalize same for a
Redevelopment Agency Plan amendment.
Discussion was had regarding the financial impact of RDA,
further explained by Executive Director Baksa. It was noted that
a RDA amendment would be agendized for formal action at the
earliest date.
The Chairwoman adjourned the RDA Meeting and reconvened the
Council Meeting.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider reallocation of $5,000.00 from
the Housing Rehabilitation set aside to "Special Needs" of Public
Service Agencies for the 15th Program Year.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by City
Administrator Baksa and HCD Grant Coordinator Rojas.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak.
Cynthia McCown, Program Manager, of The Food Bank,
addressed the Council requesting allocation of the available
fund s .
Mary Ellen Rocha, Operation Sentinel, addressed the Council
requesting the available funds.
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Pub.Hear.
IFDES GPA
Pub.Hear.
IFDES Re-
zoning
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Randall Jimenez, Growth & Opportunity, addressed the
Council requesting funding for Child Care for the Homeless
Program.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the $5,000.00 be allocated to Operation
Sentinel.
The Mayor recommended that the Public Hearing on a General
Plan Amendment request of the Gilroy Unified School District,
applicant, from Park/Public Facility to Low Density Residential
and from Low Density Residential to Park/Public Facility, on
property located on Calle Del Rey, north of Mantelli Drive, on
approximately 13 acres (GPA 89-5) be continued to December 18,
1989 Regular Council Meeting since the Planning Commission
continued same to their December 7, 1989 meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the Public Hearing on a
General plan Amendment request of the Gilroy Unified School
District be continued to the December 18, 1989 Regular Council
Meeting as recommended.
The Mayor recommended that the Public Hearing on a General
Plan Amendment request of IFDES Lodge, applicant, from Low
Density Residential to General Services Commercial, on property
located at 250 Old Gilroy Street, southwest corner at Forest
Street on approximately 0.54 acre (GPA 89-3) be continued to
November 6, 1989 Regular Council Meeting since the Planning
Commission continued same to their November 2, 1989 meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the Public Hearing on a
General Plan Amendment Request of the IFDES Lodge be continued to
the November 6, 1989 Regular Council Meeting as recommended.
The Mayor recommended that the Public Hearing on a rezoning
request of IFDES Lodge, applicant, from R2 (Two Family Residen-
tial) to CM (Commercial Industrial) District, on property located
at 250 Old Gilroy Street, southwest corner at Forest Street, on
approximately 0.54 acre (Z 89-3) be continued to November 6, 1989
Regular Council Meeting since the Planning Commission continued
same to their November 2, 1989 meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Valdez that the Public Hearing to consider the IFDES
Lodge Rezoning request be continued to the November 6, 1989
Regular Council Meeting as recommended.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider a rezoning request of South
Community Church, applicant, from R3 (Medium Density Residential)
to C3 (Shopping Center Commercial) District, on property located
at Kelton Drive, North of First Street, on approximately 1.59
acres (2 89-4).
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by
Associate Planer Myer.
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. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Coun-
cilman Kloecker and carried that an ordinance be introducedand
published by title and summary approving the rezoning request of
South Valley Community Church from R3 (Medium Density Residen-
tial) to C3 (Shopping Center Commercial) District as recommended.
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Pub.Hear.-USA The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider the 1989 Urban Service Area
requests totalling 132 acres for property located at 1060 Gilman
Road, E/South Valley Freeway, 95 acres, Robert J. Lindeleaf,
applicant and for property located at 580 Thomas Road, N/Santa
Teresa Boulevard, 37 acres, Mario C. Fiorio, applicant (M 89-3).
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by
Associate Planner Myer, noting the recommendation to not forward
the applications to LAFCO.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
Mr. Rod D'Christafero, representing the Lindeleaf applica-
tion addressed the Council further explaining the request for
inclusion of their property in the Urban Service Area.
Mr. Richard Fiorio, 7035 Princevalle Street, representing
the Fiorio application, addressed the Council further explaining
the request for inclusion of their property in the Urban Service
Area.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Res.89-55
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Palmer lee that the reading of Resolution No. 89-55 be
waived and tht it be adopted upholding the Planning Commission's
decision to not forward the applications to LAFCO.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 55
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY RECOMMENDING NO
MODIFICATION OF THE URBAN SERVICE AREA OF THE CITY OF GILROY
WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and
None
None
MUSSALLEM,
HUGHAN
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.
Wheeler Hosp. The Staff Report on use of CDBG Funding for a feasibility
study of Wheeler Hospital Buildings was noted and discussion was
had regarding inter jurisdictional cooperation further explained
by City Administrator Baksa, noting that it would be possible for
the City to use $12,000.00 HCD funding for said purpose and that
South County Housing has stated that they could contribute
$3,000.00 for said project.
Motion was made by Councilman Palmerlee seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that a Public Hearing date of
November 6, 1989 be set for consideration of HCD Funding for a
Feasibility Study of the Wheeler Hospital Buildings between Fifth
and Sixth Streets, requesting information at the Hearing as to
what the study would entail and accomplish with Staff, City,
Wheeler Hospital Trustees and interested Citizens' Committee to
work together on this matter.
The Mayor appointed Council Committee volunteers:
Councilmember: Hale, Gage, Valdez; and Alternate - Councilmember:
Mussallem as the City's representatives.
Mr. Mort Walser, Wheeler Hospital representative addressed
the Council noting that time is of the essence.
Mr. Rolf Bruckner noted that as a member of the Citizens'
Committee a letter was forwarded the Wheeler Board of Trustees
with the intention to work together with them and no intention to
delay their plans.
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Fire MOUs
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ABAG Tanner
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A Petition and Staff recommendations were noted regarding
Truck Parking on Murray Avenue.
Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilman Palmer lee seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that
a proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and
summary prohibiting parking of commercial vehicles having a
manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 lbs. or more
in residential districts. Councilmembers: Hale, Kloecker and
Mussallem voted "no" on the motion.
The Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda.
Motion was made by Councilman Palmerlee seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the Fire Department Memorandum
of Understanding be approved as recommended to include the
necessary budget amendment required for same.
Discussion was had regarding Country Estates Venture
Development conformity to the Residential Development Ordinance
noting a letter from County Estates Venture giving their proposed
marketing plan for the first unit of Country Estates.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Palmerlee and carried that the conditions set forth in the letter
of September 21, 1989 from Country Estates Venture be approved
for the marketing plan of the first unit with an additional
condition to option #3 requiring the lot be built out in the
year, requires discretion. Councilman Kloecker voted "no" on the
motion.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Kirk Enslinger, Los Gatos, owner of the Fire Station
Building on Fifth Street addressed the Council, noting the City's
requirements for unreinforced masonry buildings is not economical
for such improvements. He urged the City to include buildings in
the downtown area under RDA projects if the City wish to keep the
old buildings as a part of Gilroy's history. The Mayor urged him
to attend the Downtown Project meetings for his in-put.
ABAG Tanner Committee Requesting comments on Hazardous
Waste Management Planning MOU and recommendation was noted.
Council took no action on same.
The request of California Water Awareness Committee for
support contribution for the Water Awareness Campaign was noted.
Council took no action on same.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Edwin F. Putman, Councilman Candidate, November 7, 1989
Special Municipal Election not seeking election;
Glenn S. Suyeyasu, Planning Commissioner, seeting
reappointment;
Planning Staff Approvals, dated September 28, 1989;
proclamation Issued by Mayor Hughan: Paratransit Services
Month, October 1989;
CEO/President in Appreciation at Gilroy Senior Center Van
Day; and
Taxpayers United request to Join the League of California
Cities, Regional Council of Rural Counties.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 5,
1989 was noted.
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Water Update
Qr.Reports
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The Minutes of the Personnel Commission Meeting of October
9, 1989 were noted and further explained by City Administrator
Baksa.
Motion was made by Councilman Palmerlee seconded by
Councilman Hale and catried that the recommendation to change the
title of Secretary to Police Administrative Assistant; Tree
Climber to Tree Maintenance Specialist; and Police Records Clerk
to Police Records Technician be approved and the change of job
description from Purchasing Agent to Purchasing & Property
Manager be approved.
City Administrator Baksa presented the Employees' Sugges-
tion Program for approval. Discussion was had on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Palmerlee and carried that the Employees' Suggestion Program be
approved as presented and recommended. Councilman Kloecker voted
"no" on the motion.
City Administrator Baksa gave an up-date on the City's
water Conservation Program. Discussion was had regarding the
City turf repair program. Council agreed that the City should
not do any turf repair unless within the present water rules and
regulations.
Distributed Quarterly Reports to Council.
The Mayor recommended reappointment of Councilman Hale as
Council Representative to Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation
(GDDC) .
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Palmerlee and carried that Councilman Hale be
reappointed as the City's representative on the Gilroy Downtown
Development Corporation (GDDC).
Councilman Palmerlee reported that the City Council Team
had won the Bucket Brigade Competition at Nob Hill Foods on Fire
Prevention Day.
At 11:03 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
submitted,
City Clerk