Minutes 1992/02/18
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll
Call
New Emp.
Cert.Ser.
Emp.Award
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Budget
RDO & Sewer
Allotments
Dev.Agree.
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Regular Meeting
February 18, 1992
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Roger Wisdom, Grace Evangelical Church gave the
Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
February 13, 1992 at 2:00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale, Paul
V. Kloecker, Sara C. Nelson, Suellen C. Rowlison, Pete Valdez Jr.
and Donald F. Gage;
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor Lang introduced new
employee, Christopher R. Weske, Groundskeeper I, Parks &
Recreation Department.
The Mayor noted a Certificate of Service to E. Earl
Dennison, retired Library & Culture Commissioner, not present.
The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month of January
1992 Award to Lupita Gaeta, HCD Technician.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Hale that the following items under the Consent
Calendar be approved as recommended removing Item "D" Development
Agreements by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker, Sara C. Nelson,
Suellen Rowlison, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
February 3, 1992;
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Approved a request to transfer RDO and Sewer Allotments as
presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Gilroy and carried that development agreements be approved with
Odd-Fellow-Rebekah Children's Home of California #92-05 and #92-
06 and James & Douglas White, #92-09 as recommended. Councilman
Kloecker was absent due to a conflict of interest.
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RDO
Pub.Hear.
Garb. Rates
The Mayor noted that it was the time and place scheduled
for Council action re: Public Hearing to consider a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment initiated by the City to amend the
Residential Development Ordinance and Rating Scale Section, Z 91-
01, continued from 11-18-91; 1-21-92 and 2-3-92. It was noted
that the Public Hearing was closed 2-3-92 and Council action
continued to allow Council additional time to review the Build-
out Scenarios.
The Staff Report was noted including revised Ordinance
Text; Revised Rating Scale; and Build-out Scenarios.
The Mayor re-opened the Public Hearing and heard from the
following:
Mr. Keith Higgins, Traffic Engineer.
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 Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and failed by the following Roll Call vote approving
exempt status of 45 units per year up to 450 in a ten year period
that would be exempt from the process: Ayes: Councilmember:
Valdez; Noes: Councilmembers: Gilroy, Hale, Kloecker, Nelson,
Rowlison and Gage.
Planning Director Dorn further explained the process.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Gilroy by the following Roll Call vote to accept the 130%
scenario as presented: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gilroy, Hale, Nelson
and Gage; Noes: Councilmembers: Kloecker, Rowlison and Valdez.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez by the following Roll Call vote to not exceed
in any year 30% above the ten year goal, whichever is less: Ayes:
Councilmembers: Gilroy, Hale, Kloecker, Nelson, Rowlison, Valdez
and Gage.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried by unanimous vote that the Ordinance
be read by title only and waive further reading of said ordinance
to include the changes as stated by Senior Planner Myer.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that the ordinance be introduced as
amended approving said Zoning Text Amendment. Councilman
Kloecker voted "no" on the motion.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilwoman Rowlison and carried that Staff be directed to
prepare the Resolution for the Rating Scale for consideration at
the next regular meeting.
At 8:25 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and reconvened the
meeting at 8:34 p.m.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing to consider revisions and adjustments of
charges for the collection of garbage, rubbish and refuse in the
City of Gilroy.
The request of South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. for a
rate increase was noted.
A letter from R. E. Jones in opposition to revisions and
adjustments was noted.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposal.
Pub.Hear.
GPA 91-01
& Z 91-07
D.B.O.
Pub.Hear.
CDBG Funds
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Mr. Manly Willis, 7272 Carmel street, addressed the Council
inquiring if the increase funds needed for federal and state
regulations would continue to be imposed once the goal is
obtained.
Mr. John Rice, Controller for South Valley Refuse Disposal,
Inc., addressed the Council noting that once the landfill reaches
capacity the charges would be eliminated, however new regulations
may be imposed that would require additional funding for new
regulations.
Council requested additional information prior to making a
decision on the rate increase request, specifically their 1991
Budget vs. 1991 actual, relative to Gilroy only.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak.
Ms. Carmen Hernandez, 7081 Church street, Apt. "A"
addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed increase.
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 Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Gilroy and carried that Council action on their
decision regarding the Garbage Rate increase be continued to the
March 2, 1992 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that the Public Hearings to consider
a General Plan Amendment #91-01 and Zoning Amendment #91-07 be
continued to the March 16, 1992 regular meeting as requested by
the applicant, D.B.O. Development Company.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider approval of CDBG Funding.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by City
Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by
Councilwoman Rowlison and carried that the maximum voluntary
compliance be approved to authorize $34,000.00 funding as
recommended by the County. Councilman Gilroy voted "no" on the
motion.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that a $2,000.00 minimum grant be applied to
anyone application.
Heard from Ms. Cindy McCowan representing the Food Bank,
addressed the Council and explained the new facilities proposed.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Hale and carried that the funding for the following categories be
approved:
A - Housing Rehabilitation - $60,000.00
B - City Code Enforcement - -0-
C - Special Activities - $35,000.00
D - Property/Equipment Acquisition - $28,632.00.
At 9:44 p.m. Councilman Kloecker left the Council Chambers.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak regarding applications of Category E - Public Service
Non-Profit Organizations.
The following addressed the Council:
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Ms. Marie Juncker, South County Housing, representing Live
Oak Adult Day Care - $3,000.00;
Ms. Glenita Jordan, 7662 Cruz Road, representing Odd
Fellow-Rebekah Children's Home - $2,500.00;
Ms. Mary Drummond, Reading Program - $5,000.00;
Ms. Ann Marcot, Tenant/Landlord Counseling Program -
Project Sentinel;
Mrs. Olivia Mendiola, Y.O.U.-Youth Opportunities Unlimited
MACSA - $23,500.00;
Mr. Louis Molina - Tutorial Program/Disadvantaged Children
- CAUSA - $7,500.00;
Mr. Robert Collins, Gilroy Garlic Pressers Basketball -
$4,500.00;
Ms. Cindy McCown, Food Bank of Santa Clara County -
$5,500.00;
Mr. Bill Swartz, Gilroy Senior Center Transportation -
Outreach Inc. - $6,000.00;
Ms. Terri Escadaro, South Valley Counseling Center -
$6,000.00;
Victoria, Bridge Counseling Center - $4,000.00;
Mr. Chris Block, Catholic Charities $2,000.00;
Mr. Barry Del Bono, Emergency Housing Consortium -
$10,000.00.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the following allocations for Category E
be approved: Public Service Non-Profit Organizations -
$34.000.00:
1. Emergency Shelter Nights for Homeless-Emergency
Housing Consortium - $3,000.00;
2. Gilroy Senior Center Transportation - Outreach, Inc. _
$2,000.00;
3. Homebound Senior Program/Case Management - Catholic
Charities - $2,000.00;
4. Intensive Design Cottages - Odd Fellow Rebekah
Children's Home - $2,000.00;
5. Live Oak Adult Day Care, Live Oak Adult Day Services -
$2,000.00;
6. Mt. Madonna YMCA - -0-;
7. Operation Brown Bag, Food Bank of Santa Clara County -
$3,000.00;
8. Reading Program - Friends of the Reading Program -
$2,000.00;
9. Child Abuse Treatment - The Bridge Counseling Center,
Inc. $2,000.00;
10. Shared Housing Project - Catholic Charities -
$2,000.00;
Retreat
Lib.& Cult.
League of
Calif. Cities
Water
Conserv.
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11. South Valley Counseling Center Expansion - South
Valley Counseling Center, Inc. - $2,000.00;
12. Tenant/Landlord Counseling Program - Project Sentinel
- $6,000.00;
13. Tutorial Program/Disadvantaged Children - CAUSA -
$4,000.00;
14. WORD-with Our Required Disabilities - Gilroy Garlic
Pressers Basketball - $2,000.00; and
15. Y.O.U.-Youth Opportunities unlimited - MACSA - -0-.
At 10:43 p.m. Councilman Kloecker entered and took his seat
at the Council table.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy seconded by
Councilwoman Rowlison and carried that the January 3-5, 1992
Council/Manager Retreat Report and Priorities be accepted as
presented.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that Betty M. Edel be appointed as
Library & Culture Commissioner to fill the unexpired term 1-1-94
vacated by E. Earl Dennison.
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
The Mayor appointed Councilman Kloecker as the elected
official to participate in Regional Children's Summits requested
by the League of California Cities. Councilwoman Nelson
volunteered as Alternate Representative.
Mr. Ernie Stanford addressed the Council requesting changes
in the Water Conservation Regulations. Council noted that they
would take the matter under consideration when the water
regulations are reviewed.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same except as noted:
Correspondence re: Regional Government/Governance:
Gary Fazzino, Mayor - City of Palo Alto;
Jane Howard in appreciation;
Rolf Bruckner in appreciation;
Parks & Recreation in appreciation to Pacific Gas &
Electric Co.;
Pete Santana & The Martinez' Family in appreciation.
Proclamations issued by Mayor Gage:
Glen View Penny Month - February, 1992;
Science Fair Week - March 22-28, 1992.
Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Notice to City
Councils to amend conflict of interest code if necessary per GC
Sec. 87306.5.
Revised City Council Advisory Committees and
Representatives.
City of Rosemead in support of adequate funding for State
Department of Alcohol Beverage Control; and
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Plan. Com.
2-6-92
JPA Com.
Water
Consrvtn.
Growth
Control
Task Force
CalTrain Fare Adjustment Hearings.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February
6, 1992 was noted.
The Mayor noted the addendum to the Planning Commission
Report - Item B., Page 2, additional Council action requested:
Direct Staff to conduct a Land Use Study of the West
Quadrant Area of Santa Teresa Boulevard, specifically the area
between Uvas Creek and Hecker Pass Highway.
Set Joint Council/Planning Commission Study Session to
discuss the West Quadrant Area as noted above.
City Administrator Baksa recommended setting a Joint Study
Session to determine how to proceed with the Land Use Study.
Council set March 23, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. as a Joint Study Session
for same. Councilman Hale recommended that the residents in the
area be invited to the meeting.
Noted the Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory
Committee Meeting of January 14, 1992.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the Water
Conservation Program.
Council set March 9, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. as a Study Session
re: Congestion Management Agency/Transportation Demand
Ordinance. Councilman Kloecker noted that the ordinance needs to
be adopted by March 31, 1992.
Noted the Joint City/school Liaison Committee Meeting
scheduled for March 25, 1992 - 5:30 p.m.
Relocated the Joint Gilroy City Council/Commission/Boards'
Study Session, February 24, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. at the Senior
Center. Council requested that their priorities established at
the Retreat be forwarded to the Commissioners and Board Members
prior to the meeting and that name tags be provided at the
meeting.
The Mayor appointed Councilwoman Rowlison as Alternate
Council Representative on the League of California Cities'
Participation in Regional Children's Summits.
The Mayor directed Staff to investigate incentives other
cities have to attract industries and businesses and whether they
have a RDA or not for developing an economic development plan and
incentives for same for the City of Gilroy.
At 11:21 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and Reconvened
the Meeting at 11:26 p.m.
Councilman Kloecker presented proposed charges for the
Growth Control Task Force. Motion was made by Councilman
Kloecker seconded by Councilwoman Rowlison and failed by the
following Roll Call vote to accept the report: Ayes: Council-
members: Kloecker, Rowlison and Valdez; Noes: Councilmembers:
Gilroy, Hale, Nelson and Gage.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilwoman Rowlison by the following Roll Call vote to approve
the Purpose of the Citizens' Advisory Task Force as presented in
Councilman Kloecker's memo; approve Goal #1 to recommend to the
City Council a housing growth rate with supporting rationale to
be used in conjunction with the RDO. The growth rate should be
expressed in terms of a ten year goal of total housing units.
Goal #1 to be completed no later than August 1, 1992. Page 2 of
Councilman Kloecker's memo to be used for training-staff
criteria: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gilroy, Hale, Nelson, Rowlison
and Gage; Noes: Councilmembers: Kloecker and Valdez.
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Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that Staff be directed to contact the
Gilroy 2000 Steering Committee with the charges approved for a
Growth Control Task Force to determine if they would be
interested in recommending fifteen (15) members for Council
appointment.
Councilman Kloecker gave an update of the Transportation
Commission and Transit Agency regarding buses and suggested that
a public meeting be scheduled at the Senior Center inviting
transit users to inform them of the proposed changes in the bus
system.
Discussion was had regarding a Santa Clara County Cities
Association letter to Honorable Rebecca Morgan, presented by
Councilman Hale. Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison
seconded by Councilwoman Nelson and failed to not sign the
letter. Councilmembers: Hale, Kloecker, Valdez and Gage voted
"no" on the motion.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried to sign the letter. Councilmembers:
Gilroy, Nelson and Rowlison voted "no" on the motion.
Councilwoman Nelson distributed information on regional
government to Councilmembers.
The following meetings were noted:
Joint Gilroy City Council/Commission/Boards' Study Session,
February 24, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., Senior Center re: Orientation/
Objectives/Goals and Philosophies.
Gilroy City Council Study Session, March 9, 1992 - 7:00
p.m., re: Congestion Management Agency/Transportation Demand
Ordinance.
City of Gilroy Leadership Forums, Gilroy Senior Center
Meeting Room, 7371 Hanna Street, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., March
19, 1992 re: Development Process, May 21, 1992; July 16, 1992;
September 17, 1992; and November 19, 1992.
Joint City/School Liaison Committee Meeting, March 25, 1992
- 5:30 p.m., Gilroy Unified School District Board Meeting Room,
7810 Arroyo Circle.
At 12:17 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 1992, the Mayor
adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,