Minutes 1990/11/19
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Intro.New
Emp.Awards
Gilroy
2000
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
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Budget
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Regular Meeting
November 19, 1990
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:00
p.m.
Reverend George Minerva, gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
November 15, 1990 at 8:51 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, and Pete
Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor noted New Employees: Patricia Harrell, Public
Safety Communicator I, not present for introduction.
The Mayor presented Rick Bryde and Jose Avelar of the Parks
& Recreation Department Employee Awards for the Month of October,
1990.
Mr. Jack Pate, Chairman of the Gilroy 2000 Committee Task
Force, addressed the Council and gave an update on the
Committee's progress.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Hale 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
November 5, 1990;
Adopted Ordinance No. 90-24 Repealing Section 19.74 and
Amending Section 19.75 of the City Code Defining Multiple Family
Dwelling Units;
ORDINANCE NO. 90 - 24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REPEALING SECTION 19.74 AND
AMENDING SECTION 19.75 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE DEFINING MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 1990, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
None
None; and
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Approved Budget Amendments as recommended.
Noted a recommendation to amend Section 12B.1(b) of the
Gilroy City Code Defining Secondhand Dealers further explained by
Public Safety Director Gillespie and Detective Morrow.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the proposal.
Mr. Robert Littlejohn, owner of Littlejohn's Jewelry Store,
addressed the Council opposing the requirement of numerous
licenses to operate his business.
Mr. Wayne Lindsay, owner of an Antique Store on Monterey
Street, addressed the Council opposed to the proposed new
regulation noting that his renters are in the antique business
for a hobby and that they do not purchase merchandise from people
off the street.
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Officer Morrow noted that if they do not purchase
merchandise from transient vendors that they would not be
required to obtain a license under the proposed new ordinance.
Ms. Joyce Duarte, owner of an Antique store, addressed the
Council noting that she has nine dealers within her store and
they would not be able to afford a separate license.
City Administrator Baksa noted that one license for the
antique store would be required if the required forms were
completed for all purchases.
Mr. Littlejohn addressed the Council noting that the
required form is a problem and that it is illegal to require
fingerprints. It was noted that the form is a State requirement
and that the license is a one time fee to buy into the state's
computer system.
Councilman Mussallem suggested that the Cities of San Jose
and Campbell be contacted to determine if the licensing
regulations have been effective in their cities in recovering
stolen property.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez that the reading of the proposed ordinance be
waived and that it be introduced and published by title and
summary and carried by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers: Gage, Kloecker, Valdez and Hughan; Noes:
Councilmembers: Hale, Mussallem and Nelson.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
K10ecker and carried that letters be forwarded the League of
California Cities urging the proposed ordinance be state-wide;
Cities of Morgan Hill and Hollister requesting they consider
adoption of the proposed ordinance; local legislators for state-
wide conformance and that Officer Morrow be available for the
Cities of Morgan Hill and Hollister to explain the proposed
ordinance.
Council requested a report in one year to determine if the
ordinance is effective as to the recovery rate of stolen
property.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
from anyone in the audience.
in the audience wishing
There was no comment
A request of the Santa Clara Valley Water District for
support of their resolution regarding Solid Waste Landfills was
noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the Santa Clara Valley Water
District Resolution regarding Solid Waste Landfills be supported
as requested.
Took no action on a request of the Korean American
Community Services, Inc. for support to include Asian and Pacific
Islanders as a separate population group in the Census Bureau
Enumeration Survey.
Noted a request of the Wheeler Advisory Committee regarding
adoption of the Gilroy Housing Element and noted Staff Report
that the City would adopt same as expeditiously as possible.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Appeal of Roark W. Cooper on decision of the Planning
Commission re: Variance request, V 90-06. (Hearing before City
Council scheduled for December 3, 1990 Regular Meeting);
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Minutes of the Housing Task Force Meeting of October 19,
1990;
Proclamation Issued by Mayor Hughan: Commendation to
Susanne Wilson, Supervisor, upon her retirement;
County Planning Department re: Tanner Plan Revisions and
Resubmittal;
Monthly Cash and Investment Report, October 30, 1990;
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, November 30, 1990
re: Bay Vision 2020;
City Attorney re: Tentative Maps; and
State Office of Historic Preservation re: Wheeler Hospital.
Noted the Minutes of the Gilroy 2000 Steering Committee
Meeting of November 7, 1990; and November 14, 1990 minutes
mailed.
Noted a schedule of Law Suit Proceedings further explained
by City Administrator Baksa, noting that all paper-work should be
completed by January 17, 1991.
Noted no update on the Water Conservation Program.
City Administrator Baksa noted a City/School Liaison
Meeting scheduled for January 10, 1991.
City Administrator Baksa noted the City Auction scheduled
for December 1, 1990.
City Administrator Baksa noted an Invitation to a reception
for the new Police Chief, December 3, 1990, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m., at the Museum.
The Mayor noted a Bay Area Air Quality Management District
News Release, dated November 5, 1990 for information.
The Mayor announced Councilman Valdez to be Mayor
Protempore for six months. (Through May 31, 1991.)
The Mayor noted the deadline for submitting applications
for Commission vacancies to be November 28, 1990 - 5:00 p.m.
There was no objection from Councilmembers.
The Mayor noted the Candlelight Walk for Life, November 30,
1990 at 6:00 p.m. at the Library sponsored by South Valley
Counseling.
Councilman Kloecker noted that the City Offices would be
the leaders in recycling white paper with other commercial
businesses to follow.
Councilman Kloecker noted a recent article in the Dispatch
regarding Gilroy landfill with a picture of some other landfill
site, not Gilroy.
Councilwoman Nelson distributed information on National
Bible Week and requested the Mayor issue a proclamation for
same. The Mayor requested specific information in order to
proclaim same.
Councilman Gage reported on the Bethel Series Bible Study
at the Presbyterian Church for $18.00 per year.
Councilman Kloecker reported on the December 14, 1990
meeting he and Councilmembers Hale and Mussallem had with Senator
Henry J. Mello re: SB 2557 noting that the City should continue
to support the League's efforts to repeal SB 2557 or portions
thereof depending upon their recommendations.
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Intro.New
Emp.
Gilroy
2000
Consent
Calendar
City Administrator Baksa noted the City/School Liaison
Committee Meeting scheduled for January 10, 1990 at 5:15 p.m.,
School District Office.
The following Meetings were noted:
County Planning Public Information meeting re: Greenbelt
Study, November 19, 1990, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., San Martin
Lion's Club;
Joint Gilroy City Council/Planning Commission Study
Session, November 26, 1990 - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center re:
Santa Clara County Consultant's Report on Greenbelt Proposal;
Board of Supervisors' meeting re: Greenbelt Study, December
4, 1990, Board of Supervisor's Chambers, San Jose.
At 9:03 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to a continued Study
Session re: Cable Casting and Closed Session re: a Personnel
Matter/Annual Administrator's evaluation.
At 10:30 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Regular Meeting
December 3, 1990
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:03
p.m.
Reverend Eric Smith, South Valley Community Church gave the
Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
November 29, 1990 at 11:13 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, and Pete
Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor noted New Employees: Patricia Harrell, Public
Safety Communicator I and Isabel Eredia, Police Records
Technician I were not present for introduction.
Mr. Jack Pate, Chairman of the Gilroy 2000 Committee Task
Force, addressed the Council and gave an update on the
Committee's progress.
Councilman Gage presented an Expenditure Budget of a
similar Committee from the City of Modesto for Council
information.
Councilman Hale requested that Item "c" re: Ordinance
amending Section 12B.1(b) of the City Code defining "Secondhand
Dealer" be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion on
same.
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City Administrator Baksa noted the City/School Liaison
Committee Meeting scheduled for January 10, 1990 at 5:15 p.m.,
School District Office.
The following Meetings were noted:
County Planning Public Information meeting re: Greenbelt
Study, November 19, 1990, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., San Martin
Lion's Club;
Joint Gilroy City Council/Planning Commission Study
Session, November 26, 1990 - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center re:
Santa Clara County Consultant's Report on Greenbelt Proposal;
Board of Supervisors' meeting re: Greenbelt Study, December
4, 1990, Board of Supervisor's Chambers, San Jose.
At 9:03 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to a continued Study
Session re: Cable Casting and Closed Session re: a Personnel
Matter/Annual Administrator's evaluation.
At 10:30 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,