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Minutes 1991/02/19 C(9f70 ~) I L Invocation Posting Agenda Roll Call Intro.New Employee Emp.Award Consent Calendar Minutes Budget Res.91-7/ 91-10 Regular Meeting February 19, 1991 Gilroy, California The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:00 p.m. Robert Achilles, Trinity Bible Church, gave the Invocation. The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on February 14, 1991 at 9:04 a.m. Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale, Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan; Absent: Councilmember: Paul V. Kloecker. The Mayor introduced New Employee: Marc Stelling, Fire Fighter. The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month Award for January 1991 to Pat Snar, Recreation Coordinator/Museum. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilwoman Nelson that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the following Roll Call Vote: (Removing Item "C" for discussion Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Mussallem, Nelsdn, Valdez (Councilman Valdez was absent and did not vote on Item "F" due to a conflict of interest) and Hughan; Absent: Councilman Kloecker: Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 4, 1991; Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended; Adopted the following Resolutions re: Country Estates ~ Phase I Assessment District: RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 7 RESOLUTION DETERMINING ASSESSMENTS REMAINING UNPAID - COUNTRY ESTATES - PHASE I ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1991 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: GAGE, HALE, and HUGHAN. None KLOECKER; MUSSALLEM, NELSON, VALDEZ COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER: RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS - COUNTRY ESTATES - PHASE I ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1991 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: GAGE, HALE, and HUGHAN. None KLOECKER; MUSSALLEM, NELSON, VALDEZ COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER: RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 9 RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT - COUNTRY ESTATES - PHASE I ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1991, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, MUSSALLEM, NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN. COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBER: KLOECKER: NOES: ABSENT: PUD-So.Co. Housing Dev.Agree. CET Imprvrnts. Claim- Hernandez Survey Bids Bids 10th & Church Signals Pub. Hear. GPA Pedron & Castello 1::9' '74 , , ;.;,/' I '..,' City Administrator Baksa noted the Interest Rate of the Bonds to be 6.20% to 8.00%, Net Interest Cost: 7.85878%. Council approved the Purchase Agreement for the Bonds; RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 10 RESOLUTION ASSESSMENT PASSED AND following AYES: ORDERING SALE OF BONDS - COUNTRY ESTATES - PHASE I DISTRICT. ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1991, by the vote: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER: GAGE, HALE, and HUGHAN. None KLOECKER; MUSSALLEM, NELSON, VALDEZ Approved a Planned Unit Development for 651 W. Sixth Street, between Carmel and princevalle Streets, South County Housing, A/S 91-01; Approved Development Agreement 189-17, Center for Employment Training, 9095 Monterey Street; (Councilman Valdez did not vote on this item due to a conflict of interest); and Accepted the following Improvements as recommended: Vis5 (Amaral), 5935 Rossi; Sierra Precast, Soundwall Project, Category II; and Joe Espinoza, 6931 Church Street. Discussed and denied claim of Ralph Hernandez as recommended by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Mussallem, Nelson, Valdez and Hughan; Absent: Councilman Kloecker. City Administrator Baksa presented a report and recommendation on bids received to conduct a Public Opinion Survey recommending the firm of Moore Iacofano Goltsman. Senior Planner Myer further explained the Staff Report. Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that the bid of Strategy Research Institute (SRI) be awarded for a Public Opinion Survey. Councilmembers: Valdez and Hughan voted 'no" on the motion. City Administrator Baksa presented a report and recommendation of bids received for the Tenth and Church Street Traffic Signal Installation, Project No. 1990-4. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Hale and carried that the bid of Cupertino Electric in the amount of $93,850.00 be awarded for the Tenth and Church Street Traffic Signal Installation Project No. 1990-4 as recommended. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled to consider a General Plan Amendment Request from No Designation to Professional Office and Inclusion within the 20-Year Planning area, on Property Located on the Northeast Corner of Cohansey Avenue and No Name Uno, and Along Cohansey Avenue between No Name Uno and Terri Court, on approximately 8.43 acres, Evelyn & Carlo pedron and Amy Castello, Applicants, GPA 90-02. The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Senior Planner Myer. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the proposal. Mr. Carlo Pedron, Applicant, addressed the Council further explaining his request. Ms. Amy Castello, Applicant, addressed the Council further explaining her request. 5974 Pub.Hear. GPA Jackson Pub.Hear. HCD Funding Ms. Dianna Tankersley, Terri Court, addressed the Council in opposition of the General Plan Amendment request. The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. 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 Gage seconded by Councilman Valdez and failed by the following Roll Call Vote to deny the request: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Valdez and Hughan; Noes: Councilmembers: Hale, Mussallem and Nelson; Absent: Councilmember: Kloecker. Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilwoman Nelson and failed by the following Roll Call Vote to approve the General Plan Amendment: Ayes: Councilmembers: Hale, Mussallem and Nelson; Noes: Councilmembers: Gage, Valdez and Hughan; Absent: Councilmember: Kloecker. Council continued their deliberations and action to the March 4, 1991 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 No Designation to Visitor Serving Commercial and Inclusion within the 20-Year Planning Area, on property located at the Northwest corner of Buena Vista and No Name Uno, bounded by US 101, Buena Vista Avenue and No Name Uno, on approximately 3.914 acres, Leola and Kenneth Jackson, Applicants, GPA 90-10. The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Senior Planner Myer. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Jackson, Applicants, addressed the Council respectively, further explaining their request. Mr. Francis Tarzian, 9880 No Name Uno, addressed the Council noting that the City should consider the area for development within the next five years, noting that he believes that twenty years will be too late. 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 Hale seconded by Councilwoman Nelson and failed by the following Roll Call vote to approve the General Plan Amendment request 90-10: Ayes: Councilmembers: Hale and Nelson; Noes: Councilmembers: Gage, Mussallem, Valdez and Hughan; Absent: Councilmember: Kloecker. Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman Gage and carried by the following Roll Call Vote to deny the General Plan Amendment request: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Mussallem, Valdez and Hughan; Noes: Councilmembers: Hale and Nelson; Absent: Councilmember: Kloecker. At 8:44 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess and reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on the City of Gilroy's 17th Year Housing and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application. The Staff Report was noted and further explained by HCD Grant Coordinator Rojas. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. Mr. Jack Kazanjian, addressed the Council in opposition to the HCD Funding. 5975 Mr. David Payne, representing the Gilroy Unified School District, addressed the Council explaining the STEPS-Students Engaged in Public Service non-profit organization request for $2,500.00. (Category F). Ms. Marie Juncker, Executive Director of South County Housing, addressed the Council explaining their request of $34,720.00 (Category C) for The Redwood Project and Wheeler Manor. Coleen Lucoff and Linda Trelut, addressed the Council respectfully, representing the Food Bank and explaining their request of $20,000.00, (Category D), Real Property Acquisition for a new Food Distribution Center. Ms. Maria Provencio, representing Project Sentinel, addressed the Council explaining their request of $11,368.00 for Relocation Assistance, (Category E), noting that Operation Sentinel is now Project Sentinel. Heard from the following Non-Profit Organization Representatives further explaining their requests for funding in Category F: Marilyn Mills, Coordinator - Emergency Housing Consortium for Emergency Shelter Nights for Homeless - $12,000.00; Pamela Markus and Bob Pickering, Outreach & Escort, Inc. for Gilroy Senior Center Nutrition Transportation - $6,100.00; Germaine Cummings, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County for Homebound Senior Program/Case Management - $5,136.00; Eleanor Villarreal, Odd Fellow Rebekah Children's Home for Intensive Design Cottages - $5,000.00; Cindy McCown, Food Bank of Santa Clara County for Operation Brown Bag - $5,000.00; Mary Drummond, Vista Volunteer for Friends of the Reading Program for the Reading Program - $5,000.00; Chris Block, Catholic Charities for Santa Clara County for Shared Housing Project - $5,000.00; Maria Provencio, Project Sentinel for Tenant/Landlord Counseling Program - $9,500.00; Shirley Trevino, Voluntary Board Member, CAUSA/ESO for Tutorial Program for Disadvantaged Children - $15,000.00; and Robert Collins, Gilroy Garlic Pressers Wheelchair Basketball Team for WORD-With Our Required Disabilities - $2,600.00. Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman Mussallem and carried that funding be approved as requested in categories A, Band C and that the following funding for category F be allocated: 1. Emergency Housing Consortium 2. Outreach & Escort, Inc. 3. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (Homebound Seniors) 4. Odd Fellow Rebekah Children's Home 5. Food Bank of Santa Clara County 6. Friends of the Reading Program 7. The Bridge Counseling Center, Inc. 8. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (Shared Housing Project) 9. Project Sentinel 10. CAUSA/ESO 11. Gilroy Garlic Pressers Wheelchair Basketball $4,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 $2,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 800.00 3,100.00 3,000.00 500.00 t:.~ 7(:. I , .1 ~...-. '.-' CodeChp. 13 & 16A Intro.Ord. Bay Vision 2020 CIP 91-96 Proclama- tion Councilwoman Nelson left the Council Chambers and did not vote on the motion for HCD funding. At 10:24 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and reconvened the meeting at 10:28 p.m. Revisions to the Gilroy City Code Chapter 13 - Business Licenses and Chapter 16A - Peddlers, Vendors and Other Transient Businesses were noted and further explained by City Administrator Baksa and the City Attorney. Ms. Sharon Enos addressed the Council inquiring about the time limit a Hot Dog Vendor is allowed to stop and sell their product. She was given a copy of the proposed regulations and advised to contact the City Administrator or Planning Director for interpretation of the regulations. 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. A request of Russ Hendrickson was noted to table action on the proposed vendor regulations. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Valdez and carried that the proposed ordinances be introduced and published by title and summary amending and revising Chapters 13, 16A and 15, noted by the City Attorney that Sections 15.61 through 15.64 inclusive pertain to parking to conform to Chapter 16A. Councilwoman Nelson voted "no" on the motion. Discussion was had regarding Bay Vision 2020. A San Jose Mercury News article, dated February 9, 1991 regarding Bay Vision 2020 was noted. Council concurred with forwarding the Mayor'S response draft letter to include review of subregions suggested by the City of San Jose. A Bay Vision 2020 Forum February 20, 1991 was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman Hale and carried to approve the 1991-1996 Capital Improvement Budget as previously presented. Councilwoman Nelson 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. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by Councilman Gage and carried to endorse a Proclamation in support of Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. Councilman Mussallem volunteered to obtain names of local residents participating in the Persian Gulf crisis for display at City Hall and copies of the proclamation to be forwarded individual families. It was also suggested that the names and proclamation be included in the Newsletter. The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same: Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan: Science Fair Week - April 3-13, 1991; Victims of Pornography Week, May 5-11, 1991; and World Marriage Day Celebration for Maud and Ernest A. Scott - 81 years; Kim Wanker, 8212 Kelton, in appreciation of City Fire Fighters' actions; Plan. Com. 2-7-91 2000 Com. Water Con- servation Adjrnmt. kG7'7 "..,,>-.:7 .' Gilroy Downtown Development in appreciation of u.s. Flag displays in the Downtown area; Nursery Clearance Center's Donation of Trees for the Golf Course; and Janice Walls re: Falcon TV Cable service. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 7, 1991 was noted. The Minutes of the Gilroy 2000 steering Committee Meeting of February 6, 1991 were noted. City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the Water Conservation Program. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Hale and carried that a statement be issued in lieu of a resolution on Landscaping Winter Kill Replacement as recommended. Council requested a moratorium on landscape requirements be agendized for Council Action. It was agreed that same could be included in the March prohibitions. Council set March 11, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. as a Study Session on the City'S Water Conservation Program. City Administrator Baksa noted proposed conservation measures to include use of his and Golf Course Operator's residence for experimental purposes by installation of plumbing materials within, noting the labor would be donated by participating plumbers and materials would be paid by the participants. He further noted that if successful these water conservation methods could then be used throughout the City. Council had no objection to this project. City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the schedule of current Public Works' Projects. Discussion was had on water reclamation and possible use of City Wells not presently in use for various projects. City Administrator Baksa distributed street Tree Sidewalk Damage Report for Council review. The Council study Session of February 25, 1991 re: South Valley Refuse Landfill and Rate Increase Discussions was noted. Councilman Hale reported on a Town & Country Conference he recently attended regarding revitalizing smaller communities, noting that he would be sending additional information to Councilmembers. Councilman Mussallem requested an update on the Greenbelt proposal. The Mayor noted that she had no information at this time. Councilwoman Nelson reported on the City/School Liaison Committee Meeting she recently attended. At 11:30 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, ~~t ~~