Minutes 1989/12/18
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Emp. of Mo.
Award
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Res.89-66
Regular Meeting
December 18, 1989
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 8:00
p.m.
The Reverend George Minerva, Presbyterian Church, gave the
Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
December 15, 1989 at 9:12 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, Pete Valdez,
Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor introduced the following new employees: Lynda
Bloom, Public Safety Communicator I; Jose L. Muniz and Tom E.
Gotterba, Maintenance I - Public Works.
Presented the Employee of the Month Award for November 1989
to Carmen Horta, Account Clerk II.
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, Nelson, Valdez and Hughan;
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
December 4, 1989;
Adopted Resolution No. 89-66 Declaring Certain Weeds
Growing in the City to be a Public Nuisance, Describing Weeds
which constitute such Nuisance and Providing for Giving Notice of
the adoption of the Resolution by Publication thereof;
RESOLUTION NO. 89-66
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN
WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUSIANCE,
DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE SUCH NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR
GIVING NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION BYPUBLICATION
THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this JBth day of December, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NONE
NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Budget
Dev.Agree.
Alioto
Imprvmts.
Bids Re:
Old City Hall
Pub. Hear.
IFDES Lodge
Pub.Hear.
Gilroy Unif.
School Dist.
GPA 89-5
Pub.Hear.
Gregor &
Gallo 89-3
5821
Approved Budget Amendments and Transfers as recommended;
Approved Development Agreement #89-27, Ann Alioto, 7145
Eigleberry Street, Gilroy as recommended. (Councilman Mussallem
did not vote on this item, due to a conflict of interest.); and
Accepted Improvements for Gilroy Auto Center, Raisch
Products, 6800 Chestnut street, Gilroy, as recommended.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained a recommen-
dation on bids received for Architect Services for the Old City
Hall Repairs project.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the bid of Architectural Resources
Group of San Francisco in the amount of $29,450.00 be awarded as
the Architectural Firm for the Old City Hall Repairs Project, as
recommended.
The Mayor noted that it was the time and place scheduled
for a continued Public Hearing to consider a General Plan
Amendment request of IFDES Lodge, applicant, from Low Density
Residential to General Services Commercial, GPA 89-3.
The Mayor noted an IFDES Lodge letter requesting withdrawal
of the General Plan Amendment and rezoning applications. Motion
was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mussallem that
the request be accepted and the applications withdrawn. Discus-
sion was had reg~rding refunding of the fees paid.
Councilman Kloecker appealed the decision of the Planning
Commission declaring the IFDES Lodge as a church definition.
Councilmember Gage and Mussallem withdrew their motion to
accept the withdrawal of the applications in order to hear the
appeal.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Mussallem and carried that the appeal hearing be set for
January 2, 1990 on the decision of the Planning Commission
declaring the IFDES Lodge as a church definition.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Hale and carried that the Public Hearing on the IFDES Lodge
General Plan Amendment and the Public Hearing to consider the
rezoning request of the IFDES Lodge, Z 89-3, be continued to
January 2, 1990.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the continued Public Hearing to consider a General Plan
Amendment request from Park/Public Facility to Low Density
Residential and Low Density Residential to Park/Public Facility,
for property located on Calle Del Rey, north of Mantelli Drive on
approximately 13 acres, Gilroy Unified School District,
applicant, GPA 89-5 and noted that the Planning Commission
continued the matter to their January 4, 1990 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the Public Hearing be continued to the
January 16, 1990 regular Council Meeting.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment request
from County (No designation) to Professional Office and to
include the property in the 20 year planning area for property
located at Cohansey Avenue and Terri Court, on approximately
2.761 acres, Dr. Peter Gregor & Dr. T. Gallo, Applicants, GPA 89-
3.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Senior
Planner Myer.
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Res.89-67
Pub.Hear.
Noble
GPA 89-6
Dist.Elec.
Drs. Gregor and Gallo, Applicants, addressed the Council
regarding their requested General Plan Amendment.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on the proposal.
Dr. John Wang, Chairman of the South Valley Medical
Pavilion, addressed the Council noting the need for the General
Plan Amendment, noting that he could provide a list of other
physicians interested in locating their offices adjacent to the
Hospital Project.
Ms. Dianna Tankersley, 645 Terri Court, addressed the
Council in opposition to the general plan amendment for doctor's
offices in a residential zone.
Ms. Amy Costello, Terri Court & Cohansey, addressed the
Council noting that she is in favor of the proposed general plan
amendment.
Ms. A. Kunes, Terri Court, addressed the Council noting the
physicians are welcome and beneficial to the City, but she is
opposed to the general plan amendment at this time.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter. There was no comment from anyone
in the audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was
made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilwoman Nelson that
the reading of Resolution No. 89-67 be waived and that it be
adopted. It was noted by Staff that mitigation measures would be
prepared at the time of development.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 67
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, MUSSALLEM,
and VALDEZ
KLOECKER and HUGHAN
None
NELSON,
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment, GPA
89-6 request from Park/Public Facility to Low Density Residential
for property located west of Santa Teresa Boulevard, South of Day
Road, on approximately 8 acres, Barbara & Robert NOble,
applicant, noting that the Planning Commission continued same to
their January 4, 1990 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Gage and carried that the Public Hearing be continued to the
January 16, 1990 regular Council Meeting.
Councilman Valdez presented and explained an update on the
District Election proposal.
(Councilman Gage left the Council Chambers at 9:06 p.m. and
returned at 9:11 p.m. and took his seat at the Council table.)
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that a seven (7) member Task Force to
investigate the District Election proposal be established as
recommended to include defining the scope of work to be appointed
under the interview process used for Commission appointments.
The Mayor continued appointments of City Commissioners to
the January 2, 1990 regular Council meeting.
The Mayor continued introduction of a proposed Anti-
Scavenger Ordinance to the January 16, 1990 Regular Meeting.
Martin
Co.GPA
City Hall
Exp.Proj.
Unf.Codes
Res.89-68
Res.89-69
Res.89-70
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City Administrator Baksa presented Staff's recommendation
regarding the Martin General Plan Amendment further explaining
same.
Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilman Kloecker seconded by Councilman Valdez and carried
that Staff's recommendation be approved with minor changes to be
reviewed by Councilman Kloecker and the Mayor and that same be
forwarded to each individual County Supervisor.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to hear
interested persons in the audience for an unagendized matter.
There was no comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor
returned to the regular order of the agenda.
City Administrator Baksa requested Council direction for
expansion of the Council Chambers within the City Hall Expansion
Project. Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion
was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Councilman Nelson and
carried that the proposed expansion/council chambers project be
included as an alternate in the City Hall Expansion Project.
Chief Building Inspector James presented and explained a
recommendation on adoption of the Uniform Codes.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the reading of Resolution No. 89-68 be waived and
that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 68
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY MAKING FINDINGS
REGARDING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 89-69 be
waived and that it be adopted Making Findings Regarding Changes
and Modifications of the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Building
Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 69
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY MAKING FINDINGS
REGARDING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 89-70 be
waived and that it be adopted, adopting the Uniform Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Housing and Abatement Codes, 1988 Editions,
with Modifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 70
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE
UNIFORM BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, HOUSING AND ABATEMENT
CODES, 1988 EDITIONS, WITH MODIFICATIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Res.89-71
Recycling
1st Assembly
of God
Plan. Com.
12-7-89
P.&R.Com.
9-19-89 &
11-21-89
Lib.&Cult.
9-12-89 &
10-10-89
JPA Com.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 89-71 be
waived and that it be adopted, adopting the Uniform Administra-
tive Code, 1988 Edition with Modifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 71
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12 th
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE
1988 EDITION WITH MODIFICATIONS.
day of December, 1989, by the
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
A request of Tiny Tots Diaper Service, Inc. was noted
requesting to encourage use of reusable products. It was noted
that same would be included in the public information campaign in
the Recycling Program.
A request of the First Assembly of God Church for a four
(4) year extension on Architectural approval and Sewer Allocation
was noted and further explained by City Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Gage and carried that the request for a four (4) year
extension on architectural approval and sewer allocation for the
First Assembly of God Church be approved as requested.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Planning Staff Approvals, dated November 30, 1989;
Police Department Employee of the Month of August 1989,
Detective Mike Terasaki;
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce in appreciation re: Christmas
Decorations;
Community Development Agency notification to County
Assessor of results of Measure B; and
Assemblyman Areias AB 2262 Authorizing Local Jurisdictions
to Offer Specified Incentives to Real Property OWners in Order to
Encourage Voluntary Right-of-Way Donations.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of December
7, 1989 was noted.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Meetings of
September 19 and November 21, 1989 were noted.
The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meetings of
September 18 and October 16, 1989 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission Meetings of
September 12 and October 10, 1989 were noted.
The Minutes of the Gilroy Golf Course Advisory Board
Meetings of September 19 and October 31, 1989 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa noted the update schedule for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant EIR. Councilman Mussallem requested
that this item be a regular agenda item for Council information.
The Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee
Meetings of October 31, November 14 and 28, 1989 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa presented a revised operations
budget and budget amendment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
further explaining same.
Pers.Com.
11-13-89 &
12-11-89
HCD Loans
Res. 89-72
HCD 16th
Yr. Applic.
5825
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Gage and carried that the revised operations budget
and budget amendment be approved as presented and recommended.
The Minutes of the Personnel Commission Meetings of
November 13th and December 11, 1989 were noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Gage that the reclassifications for the positions of
Senior Planner and Personnel Director be approved and presented
and recommended.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.
Mr. Fred Angelino addressed the Council in regard to the
Greenbelt Issue noting that the people directly affected should
vote upon same rather than the entire County-at-Iarge.
The Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda.
HCD Grant Coordinator Rojas presented and explained
proposed loans available under the California Natural Disaster
Assistance Program.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Hale that the reading of Resolution No. 89-72 be waived and that
it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 72
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY HEREBY
AUTHORIZXING THIS SUBMITTAL OF A LOAN APPLICATION, THE EXECUTION
OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY
RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA
NATURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SECURE A COMMITMENT OF
FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 1989, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NELSON
None
MUSSALLEM
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
City Administrator Baksa noted the 16th Year Application
Process for Housing Community Development Block Grant noting that
an outline of all agencies applying for same would be presented
to Council in February, 1990.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the update on the
Gilroy Recycling Task Force would be discussed under Reports of
Councilmembers.
City Adminisrator Baksa gave a water conservation program
update and future and discussed lifeline water rates. Council
requested that same be scheduled for a Study Session prior to the
January 16, 1990 Regular Meeting.
Council set January 22, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. as a Study
Session of the Council regarding the Capital Improvement Program
and Revenue Projections 1990-1995.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the Council Retreat has
been scheduled for March 9, 10 and 11, 1990, out-of-town
location to be determined.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the company that
prepared the City's computer software package is presently out of
business. Councilman Gage suggested that the City verify that
the programs are documented.
City Administrator Baksa noted that he was recently
appointed Chairman of the Santa Clara County Managers'
Association.
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Recycling
Adjrnmt.
City Administrator Baksa requested Council direction
regarding televising Council and Commission Meetings. Discussion
was had by Council.
City Administrator Baksa invited Councilmembers to the City
Hall Christmas Potluck Luncheon, Friday, December 22, 1989.
Councilman Kloecker noted that the Recycling Program is
progressing.
Councilman Mussallem suggested that regular Council
Meetings be changed to Wednesdays.
At 11:23 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to a Closed Session re:
Possible Litigation in that there is significant exposure to
litigation, in accordance with Section 54956.9(b)(1) of the
Government Code.
At 11:40 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned to Tuesday, January 2, 1990 (January 1, 1990 Legal
Holiday) .
Respectfully submitted,
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