Minutes 1990/02/20
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Recycling
Poster
Contest
Regular Meeting
February 20, 1990
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 6:33
p.m.
The Reverend Robert Hansen, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
February 15, 1990 at 1:15 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, and Roberta H.
Hughan; Absent: Pete Valdez, Jr.
Councilman Kloecker gave a presentation regarding the
Recycling Posre~ Contest and introduced Natalie Cook, Science
Teacher at :South valley Junior High Scl1oo1 and Mrs;. Bertie
Heinzen, Assistant. in the Poster Contect.
Councilman Valdez entered at 6:35 .p.m. and took his seat at
the Council tabl~.
Ms. Natalie Cook addressed. the ('ollncil furtl:er explaining
the .Kecyc.ling l'oc:::er Ccnte~... ant. prt:lsented a\o'3.rds to the
recipientsi i.e. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for the 3rd, 4th,
5th and 6th grades.
Councilman KloeckHr introduced other Recycling Task Force
Committee members present in the audience.
The Mayor presented Certificates of Service to Natalie Cook
and Bertie Heinzen for tl:~ir services.
At 6:55 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess and reconvened the
meeting at 7:03 p.m.
S.C.Valley
Water Dist.
Intro.New
Emps.
Cert.Serv.
Emp.Month
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord.90-1
Ord.90-2
Budget
Res.90-11
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Mr. John Sutcliff, Santa Clara Valley Water District,
addressed the Council and gave a presentation of the Annual Update
of the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
At 7:59 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess and reconvened the
meeting at 8:05 p.m.
The Mayor Introduced New Employees: Olga Mary Juarez, Clerk
Typist I - Public Works, and Loren Richard Mansel, Lube Person.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to Rudolfo
Nunez, Advisory Council of the Council on Aging, April 1988 to
January 1990.
The Mayor tabled presentation of a Certificate of Service to
Vinod Patel, retired Library & Culture Commissioner, to the March
5, 1990 Regular Council Meeting.
The Mayor presented Mr. Matthew Drummond with a Certificate
of Appreciation for his heroic actions on January 31, 1990.
The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month Award for
January, 1990 Award to Rod Pavao, Assistant Fire Chief.
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, and at the request of
Councilwoman Nelson, removed Items "B" Ordinance Enacting Chapter
12, Article IV of the City Code Pertaining to Recyclable
Materials; Item "F" Resolution Designating March, 1990 as "Women's
History Month"; and Item "G" Recommendation for Approval of Santa
Clara County Cities Association Agreement, for discussion: Ayes:
Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Nelson, Valdez
and Hughan:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
February 5, 1990;
Adopted Ordinance No. 90-1 Amending Sections 15.55, 15.67
and 15.84 and Enacting Section 15.68 of the City Code Pertaining
to Vehicle Parking;
ORDINANCE NO. 90 - 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 15.55, 15.67
AND 15.84 AND ENACTING SECTION 15.68 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO VEHICLE PARKING.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 1990 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None;
MUSSALLEM, NELSON,
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Adopted Ordinance No. 90-2 Amending Section 12.11 of the
City Code Pertaining to Garbage Collections;
ORDINANCE NO. 90 - 2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 12.11
GILROY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO GARBAGE COLLECTIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 1990 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
OF THE
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None;
MUSSALLEM, NELSON,
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Approved Budget Transfers and Amendments as recommended;
Adopted Resolution No. 90-11 Authorizing Execution of a
Proposed Agreement with the State for Traffic Signals - SR 101 &
Tenth Street;
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Sandrino's
Ord.90-3
Women In
History
Res.90-12
S.C. Co. Cities
Assoc.
Bid-Disc
Harrow
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 11
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
AGREEMENT NO. 4-1254-C FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 1990, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None; and
MUSSALLEM, NELSON,
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Accepted Improvements for Sandrino's Restaurant, 420-1st
Street.
Discussed a proposed Ordinance pertaining to recyclable
materials. Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson to further
clarify Section 12.57 re: collection of recyclable materials by
unauthorized persons prohibited. Motion died for lack of a
second.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the reading of Ordinance No. 90-3 be waived and that
it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 90 - 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENACTING CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE
OF THE GILROY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 1990, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
IV
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE,
and HUGHAN
NELSON
None
KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, VALDEZ
COUNCILMEMBER:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Discussed a proposed Resolution Designating March, 1990 as
"Women's History Month."
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Mussallem that a Resolution Designating "Women In
History Month" be adopted with the deletion of paragraph 4 and
the first sentence of the 5th paragraph, and not carried by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Mussallem and
Nelson; Noes: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Kloecker, Valdez and
Hughan.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 90-12 be
waived and that it be adopted as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 12
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DESIGNATING MARCH,
1990 AS "WOMEN' HISTORY MONTH."
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 1990, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, VALDEz and HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSSALLEM and NELSON.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Discussion was had on the recommendation to approve the
Santa Clara County Cities Association Agreement. The Mayor
explained the Statewide Legislation and League of California
Cities policy regarding this Association to Councilwoman Nelson,
noting the elimination of the Inter-City Council and Mayor'S
Conference is to be replaced by the new Cities Association.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the Santa Clara County Cities
Association Agreement be approved as presented.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a
recommendation to award the bid of Coastal Ford Tractor in the
amount of $13,969.31 for a heavy-duty disc harrow.
Pub.Hear.
GPA 89-4
Pub.Hear.
Z 89-5 a&b
Pub.Hear.
HCD Grant
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Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the bid of Coastal Ford Tractor in the
amount of $13,969.31 be awarded for a heavy-duty disc harrow as
recommended.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by Council-
Councilman Kloecker and carried to continue the Public Hearing to
consider a General Plan Amendment request from Park/Public
Facility to Low Density Residential, on property located at 651
Sixth Street, between Carmel and princevalle Streets, on approxi-
mately 3.74 acres, Wheeler Hospital Association, applicant, GPA
89-4 to the April 16, 1990 Regular Council Meeting due to the
Planning Commission continuing same to their April 5, 1990 regular
meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the Public Hearing to consider a
rezoning from PF (Public Facility) to R1 (Single Family Residen-
tial) District and to remove the historic site designation from
the 1929 Wheeler Hospital building for the purposes of demolishing
the building, on property located at 651 Sixth Street, between
Carmel and princevalle Streets, on approximately 3.74 acres,
Wheeler Hospital Association, applicant, Z 89-5 (a & b) to the
April 16, 1990 Regular Council Meeting due to the Planning
Commission continuing same to their April 5, 1990 regular meeting.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing to consider the City's 16th Year Housing
and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by HCD
Grant Coordinator Rojas including the recommendation in Category
A.
Chief Building Inspector James explained the recommendation
in Category B for City Code Enforcement.
Heard from representatives of the applicants in each
category (C-E) further explanation of their individual requested
funding. The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the
audience wishing to speak on Categories A through E. There was no
further comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor closed
that portion of the Public Hearing for Categories A through E.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was
made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman Kloecker and
carried that the Staff recommendations for Categories A through E
with an exception to Category D be approved as follows:
Category A - City of Gilroy Housing Rehabilitation Program -
$30,000.00.
Category B - City of Gilroy Code Enforcement - $30,000.00.
Category C - Special Activities by a Subrecipient -
$29,531.00.;
Category D - Real Property Actuisition: Bridge Clustered
Housing (Housing for Independent People - HIP) - $12,000.00; La
Isla Pacifica (South County Alternatives - SCA) - $10,000.00; and
The Redwoods Housing project - Kern Avenue (South County Housing -
SCH) - $10,000.00.;
Category E - Reloaction Assistance - Relocation/Rehabilita-
tion Assistance (Operation Sentinel) - $4,900.00.
(It was noted that Category G be eliminated and if
Contingency for Added Public Service funds become available that
the City would conduct a subsequent Public Hearing for
distribution of same.)
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Category F - Public
Service Non-Profit Organizations Request and asked if there was
anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the matter. 'Heard from
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Audit
Visitor's
Bureau
Lib.&Cult.
C~.
representatives from the various applications further explaning
their requested funding. 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
for Category F.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the following allocations be approved
for Category F ($22,350.00):
Child Care at Ochoa Homeless Center - Growth & Opportunity,
Inc. - $1,000.00;
Emergency Shelter Nights for Homeless - Emergency Housing
Consortium - $4,000.00;
Gilroy Senior Center Nutrition Transportation - Outreach &
Escort, Inc. - $1,000.00;
Homebound Senior Program/Case Management - Catholic
Charities of Santa Clara County - $2,000.00;
Intensive Design Cottages - Odd Fellow Rebekah Children's
Home - $2,000.00;
Operation Brown Bag - Food Bank of Santa Clara County -
$3,000.00;
Reading Program - Friends of the Reading Program -
$1,000.00;
School Prevention Program & Child Abuse Treatment - The
Bridge Counseling Center, Inc. - $2,000.00;
Shared Housing project - Catholic Charities of Santa Clara
county - $800.00;
Tenant/Landlord Counseling Program - Operation Sentinel -
$2,550.00; and
Tutorial Program for Disadvantaged Children - CAUSA/ESO -
$3,000.00.
(The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.)
Mr. Ken Allemand, Auditor for the City's Financial
transactions addressed the Council noting distribution of copies
of the Financial Audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1989.
Mr. Steve Emick, Gilroy Vicitor's Bureau, addressed the
Counciland gave a Six Months Progress Report of the Bureau.
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(At 10:26 p.m. Councilman Gage left the Council Chambers and
returned at 10:28 p.m.)
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Miguel Paredes, addressed the Council regarding the
recent demolition project of the Gilroy Unified School District
Administration Offices on Church Street.
(At 10:37 p.m. Councilwoman Nelson left the Council Chambers
at returned at 10:40 p.m.)
(The Mayor returned to the regular order of the Agenda.)
The Mayor noted the Library and Culture Commission vacancy
to fill the unexpired term of Vinod Patel (1-1-94) noting
application for same will be accepted until March 14, 1990 at 5:00
p.m.
(Councilman Mussallem left the Council Chambers and returned
at 10:44 p.m.)
Handicap
Appeals Bd.
Narcotics
Task Force
RDO
Res.90-13
JPA
5845
The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed
ordinance required for the creation of a Handicapped Appeals
Board.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the proposed ordinance creating
a Handicapped Appeals Board be introduced, the reading waived and
that it be published by title and summary.
Police Commander Gardner presented and explained a proposal
for South Santa Clara County and San Benito County Narcotics Task
Force.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Hale and carried that the proposal for a South Santa Clara County
and San Benito County Narcotics Task Force be approved as
presented in concept.
The Mayor recommended tabling action on a request of the
Santa Clara Valley Water District proposed District Resolution
regarding solid waste landfills. The matter was tabled.
Councilman Hale noted the Water District Channel adjacent to
the freeway, noting opportunity for chemical spills close
proximity to groundwater supplies.
The Mayor presented a recommendation to instruct the Plan-
ning Department Staff to include priority status for developers
with projects in process to their list of RDO revisions.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Council-
man Gage and carried that the Mayor's recommendation for RDO
revisions be approved and referred to the Planning Department
Staff.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Gage that the reading of Resolution No. 90-13 be waived and
that it be adopted approving designation of Source Reduction and
Recycling Task Force for Santa Clara County, requested by IGC.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 13
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING COUNTY
OF SANTA CLARA DESIGNATE A SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING TASK
FORCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 1990, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
None
None
MUSSALLEM, NELSON,
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Th~ following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan: Science Fair Week,
March 25-31, 1990 and No Way Week, March 4-10, 1990;
Assemblyman Dominic L. Cortese re: State Constitution
Amendment 2, Issuance of Short-term Bonds;
Rachel Chesbro re: Outlet Center and Wheeler Hospital
Building;
Marvin P. Dirk re: Wheeler Hospital Building;
1989 Bay Area Poll; and
Advance Planning Office, County of Santa Clara, Info, Issue
#89-9, September, 1989.
Noted the Wastewater Treatment Plant Schedule with no change
from the February 5, 1990 Agenda.
Adjrnmet.
Noted the Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory
Committee Meeting of January 23, 1990.
City Administrator Baksa noted that he had nothing to report
on the Water Conservation Program Update.
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposed revised
ordinance re: "Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison
System" from the February 12, 1990 Council Study session, noting
that same would be agendized for introduction as recommended by
Council.
City Administrator Baksa recommended that the proposed
traffic signal study at Santa Teresa Boulevard and Welburn Avenue
be temporarily tabled. Council agreed and temporarily tabled
same.
Councilman Hale inquired of the County's time schedule for
street construction on Santa Teresa Boulevard north of Welburn
Avenue Intersection. City Administrator Baksa noted that he did
not have their time schedule for same. He also noted that he had
not received information on traffic signals warranted on Monterey
Street at Highland Avenue.
The Mayor extended applications for the Minority Under-
Representation Task Force appointments to February 28, 1990 at
5:00 p.m.
The Mayor requested Councilmembers to seek applications for
City's Representative to the Advisory Council on Aging for the
Unexpired Term (June 1991).
The Mayor noted Councilman Gage's consent to serve as the
City's Representative on the County Drug Abuse Council, to be
agendized for appointment on the March 5, 1990 Agenda.
Councilman Kloecker noted receipt of a letter from a
Committee Member of the City's Recycling Task Force on Germany's
recycling process.
Councilman Hale noted a proposed November 1990 Election
Ballot issue for a State Constitution Amendment regarding fair
allocation of State income taxes.
The Mayor noted the February 26, 1990 Joint Special Meeting
of the Gilroy/Morgan Hil City Councils' in the City of Morgan Hill
at 5:00 p.m.
The Mayor noted the City Council Retreat, March 9-11, 1990
at the Days Inn in Seaside.
At 11:13 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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