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Invocation
posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Emp.Award
Res.93-79
Regular Meeting
December 20, 1993
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Fred Edin, South valley community Church gave the
Invocation.
The city Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
December 16, 1993 at 9:00 a.m.
Present: councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Paul V.
Kloecker, charles S. Morales, Connie Rogers, suellen C. Rowlison,
Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage.
The Mayor recognized the families of city councilmembers
present in the audience and each member introduced those members
of their family present.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of
November 1993 to Jackie Martin, Senior Account Clerk.
Council adopted and the Mayor presented Resolution No. 93-
79 and a certificate recognizing the Gilroy Pop Warner Football -
Pee Wee Division coaches and players.
RESOLUTION NO. 93 - 79
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY RECOGNIZING AND
COMMENDATION TO GILROY POP WARNER FOOTBALL - PEE WEE DIVISION -
COACHES AND PLAYERS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 1993, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
consent
calendar
Budget
PERS ord.
Res.93-80
Ord.93-22
Equip.
Tract Map
Filice/Schaal
Equip.
pub.Hear.
GPA 91-01
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Gilroy Pop Warner Football - Pee Wee Division presented a
trophy to the city, signifying their accomplishments.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker, seconded by
councilman Valdez that the following items under the consent
calendar be approved, by the following Roll call Vote: Ayes:
councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Paul V. Kloecker, charles S.
Morales, connie Rogers, suellen C. Rowlison, pete valdez, Jr. and
Donald F. Gage:
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Introduced an ordinance amending the PERS contract, Section
20024.2 (One Year Final compensation) for local police members to
be published by title and summary;
Adopted Resolution No. 93-80 declaring certain weeds
growing and refuse accumulating 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. 93 - 80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING
CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING AND REFUSE ACCUMULATING IN THE CITY OF
GILROY 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 1993, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None;
Adopted Ordinance No. 93-22 adding a new chapter to the
city code entitled "Agricultural Disclosure Requirements for
Residential Real Estate Transactions and Related Dispute
Resolution Procedures";
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADDING
CHAPTER 3A TO THE GILROY CITY CODE ENTITLED AGRICULTURAL
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
AND RELATED DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 1993, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
Approved disposal of surplus equipment as recommended; and
Approved Tract Map #93-45, John Filice & Ted schaal as
recommended (Tract 8627).
city Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to
award the bid of precision Technology in the amount of $58,591.40
for computer equipment.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
woman Rogers and carried that the bid of precision Technology be
awarded in the amount of $58,591.40 for computer equipment as
recommended.
The Mayor continued a continued public Hearing to consider
a General plan Map Amendment on approximately 12.75 acres from
Medium Density Residential to General services and amend Section
V., policies 12, 17 and 22 of the General plan Text, DBO
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Z 91-07
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Development Company, applicant (GPA 91-01) to March 7, 1994
requested by Geary T. Coats, representing the applicant.
The Mayor continued a continued Public Hearing to consider
a erzoning from A1 (Agriculture) to C3 (Shopping Center
commercial) District on approximately 12.75 acres located at the
southwest corner of Highway 152 and Santa Teresa Boulevard, DBO
Development Company (Z 91-07) to March 7, 1994 requested by Geary
T. coats, representing the applicant.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a continued Hearing on Appeal by councilman Kloecker on the
decision of the Planning commission regarding affirming the
Planning Director's interpretation of section 50.62 b.1. of the
zoning ordinance allowing Mr. Fortino to build on lots on Mesa
Road.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by
planning Director Dorn.
Councilman Kloecker explained his appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
Mr. Bill Henry, representing Mr. Fortino, addressed the
Council and explained the chronology of the project and the
proposed project.
Mr. Gene Wells, Mesa Road, addressed the Council and
distributed documents to Council referring to similar situations
on Hoesch Way.
Mr. Lee Kalpin, Nicole Way, addressed the Council, request-
ing approval to Fortino to develop his property and complete the
Mesa Road subdivision. He presented and read a letter from Larry
and Linda Edwards in favor of approving Fortino's project. He
further noted previous petitions presented to Council signed by
75% of the property owners in the area, in favor of Fortino's
project to be completed as proposed. He requested that Council
support local developers.
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 Hearing.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Valdez that the city Attorney be directed to prepare a
Resolution disapproving the decision of the Planning commission
upholding the Planning Director's interpretation. Councilwoman
Rogers made a friendly amendment to the motion to include a
refund of the $2,306.20 fees deposited with the city. Motion
carried.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a public Hearing to consider revisions and adjustments to the
comprehensive Fee schedule of the city of Gilroy.
city Administrator Baksa noted that the Draft comprehensive
Fee Schedule had previously been distributed to council. 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.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:59 p.m. to change the
video tape. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:05 p.m.
and reconvened the meeting. councilwoman Rowlison did not return
to her seat at the council table.
Res.93-81
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Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 93-81 be
waived and that it be adopted approving the comprehensive Fee
schedule as revised and amended.
RESOLUTION NO. 93 - 81
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING A
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE REVISING FEES CHARGED BY ALL
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20h day of December, 1993, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBER:
GILROY, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and GAGE
None
ROWLISON
MORALES, ROGERS,
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider special funds requested by
Emergency Housing consortium to house homeless families at the
ochoa Migrant Center.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by HCD
Grant Coordinator Rojas. (At 9:07 p.m. councilwoman Rowlison
entered and took her seat at the council table.)
Mr. Barry Del Bono, Executive Director of the Emergency
Housing Consortium, addressed the Council further explaining the
proposed project and requested funding.
Discussion was had by council on the matter. Councilman
Valdez inquired if the sewer and water utilities would be waived
for this project.
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.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by council-
woman Rowlison and carried that $15,000.00 of CDBG Funds be
approved as requested by the Emergency Housing Consortium to
house homeless families at the ochoa Migrant center, noting that
this is a one time funding approval.
The Mayor requested appointment of the following to Boards
and commissions for terms expiring January 1, 1994 and specific
vacancies as noted:
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Valdez and carried that Parks and Recreation Commissioners
Jeff watterson and Todd perkins be reappointed for terms expiring
January 1, 1998 and Sherri stuart be appointed as Parks & Recrea-
tion commissioner to fill the unexpired term January 1, 1997.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Valdez and carried that Personnel commissioner James Trelut
be reappointed for a term expiring January 1, 1998 and Roxie
Thomas be appointed as Personnel commissioner for a term expiring
January 1, 1998.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy seconded by Council-
woman Rowlison that Planning commissioners Glenn suyeyasu and
Frank Romero be reappointed for terms expiring January 1, 1998.
Councilman Valdez requested a Roll call vote on the motion.
Ayes: councilmembers: Gilroy, Rowlison and Gage; Noes: council-
members: Kloecker, Morales, Rogers and Valdez. Motion failed.
Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by councilman
Kloecker that commissioner Glenn Suyeyasu be reappointed for a
term expiring January 1998 and Guadalupe Arellano be appointed as
planning commissioner for a term expiring January 1, 1998.
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Res.93-82
Discussion was had on the matter of appointments to the
Planning commission. Commissioner Romero, addressed the Council
and noted that if it appeared that he had a conflict of interest
as Planning commissioner and his affiliation with GDDC that he
would resign from GDDC and take his first obligation as a
Planning Commissioner.
The motion reappointing commissioner Suyeyasu and appoint-
ing Guadalupe Arellano for terms expiring January 1, 1998 carried
by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Kloecker,
Morales, Rogers and Valdez; Noes: Councilmembers: Gilroy,
Rowlison and Gage.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Valdez and carried that Library & culture commissioners Betty
Edel and Dyan Tinsley be reappointed for terms expiring January
1998. councilman Gilroy voted "no" on the motion.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Valdez and carried that Al pinheiro be appointed as a Board
member of the Building Board of Appeals for a term expiring
January 1, 1998.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Valdez and carried that Lael McCormack be appointed as a
Board member of the Handicapped Appeals Board for a term expiring
January 1, 1998.
The City Attorney presented an addendum to the Agenda of an
urgency nature that arose after completion of the Agenda regard-
ing a proposed amendment to the P. G. & E. Lease for a community/
Youth Center on property located at sixth and old Gilroy streets.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Gilroy and carried that the addendum to the P. G. & E. Lease
be added to the agenda for action which is an urgency nature and
the matter arose after completion of the agenda.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
Councilman Kloecker and carried that the addendum to the Agenda
regarding an amendment to the P.G. & E. Lease to begin January 1,
1994 be approved as presented.
A request for A/S 93-30 Planned Unit Development (PUD) for
approval on property located at the southwest corner of Long-
meadow Drive and calle del Rey, Kaufman & Broad, applicants, was
noted.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by
Planning Director Dorn.
The city Attorney noted that the resolution approving A/S
93-30 application would include the ten (10) conditions and other
amendments plus an eleventh (11th) condition that would require
the developer to be obliged to notify prospective purchasers of
all conditions.
Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the reading of Resolution No. 93-82 be waived and
that it be adopted approving A/S 93-30 with amendments as noted
including condition #11 as noted by the city Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 93 - 8:1.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A/S 93-30, DESIGN REVIEW FOR A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) APPROVAL ON PROPERTY ZONED R1-PUD, FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 47 LOT SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON
APPROXIMATELY 9.9 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LONGMEADOW DRIVE AND CALLE DEL REY, APN 783-21-036.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 1993, by the
following vote:
Taxicab
ord.
visitors'
Bureau
San Martin
Fam.Living
Center
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
A proposed ordinance adding chapter 23 to the Gilroy city
code regulating taxicab businesses was noted and further
explained by Traffic and Patrol service Technician Hartley.
Discussion was on the matter by council. council requested
the ordinance be reviewed by the city Attorney prior to
introduction of said ordinance.
The Gilroy visitors' Bureau Cross Marketing plan of Action
was noted and further explained by Jeff Martin, representing the
visitors' Bureau.
Discussion was had by council on the matter. councilman
Kloecker requested tabling action for further study on the
proposal.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman Morales and carried that the Marketing plan of Action
of the Gilroy visitors' Bureau be approved as presented and
approval of city'S contributions to a maximum of $10,000.00 as
recommended by the following Roll Call vote: Ayes: council-
members: Gilroy, Morales, Rogers, Rowlison and Gage; Noes:
councilmembers: Kloecker and valdez.
A request of South county Housing was noted for assistance
and support to expand the San Martin Family Living center.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by city
Administrator Baksa and Director of public Works Allen.
Ms. Marie Juncker, Executive Director of south county
Housing, addressed the council requesting approval in concept and
to allow staff to work with her and Morgan Hill to address the
issues.
It was the consensus of the council that the project be
approved in concept and that staff work with Marie Juncker to
address the issues.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
customer Service:
Inter-Office Memorandum - chief sumisaki to officer
castaneda in Appreciation;
Inter-Office Memorandum - chief sumisaki to corporal
Ellevan and officers Hansell, Harrold and Johnson In
Appreciation;
Inter-Office Memorandum - chief sumisaki to corporal
Morales In Appreciation;
Recreation Department In Appreciation of the Hispanic
chamber Fund Raiser Dance;
Santa Clara county Metro softball Association In
Appreciation and confirming Appointment of John Garcia,
Recreation Service Manager as Metro Santa clara'S At-Large Player
Representative to Represent santa clara county;
police Chief's Invitation to Western scholastic Marching
Band conference;
Inter-Office Memorandum of Appreciation of sergeant
Smithee;
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Local Train Commuter In Appreciation of Police Department
Assistance;
FCC Cable Rate Regulation certification;
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce re: Smith's A/S 93-10 project;
Letter to Dispatch Editor re: Recognition of Harvest Time
Restaurant's Efforts in the Downtown Area;
Gilroy Unified school District re: In-Put in Anti-Gang
Issues;
city's Concerns re: Falcon Cable system, contel's
Telecommunication future plans, and Local Falcon Cable
subscribers In opposition to Elimination of KPIX, Channel 5 and
other complaints;
Final Cable Customer service standards;
Gilroy Downtown Development corporation withdrawing Funding
Request; and
Gilroy Crime Analysis Unit Season's Greetings.
The Minutes of the south county Regional Wastewater
Authority Meeting of october 26, 1993 were noted.
The Minutes of the Handicapped Appeals Board Meetings of
November 15, 1993 and December 6, 1993 were noted.
The report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of December
13, 1993 was noted.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Gilroy and carried that the new job description for
community service officer be approved as recommended.
An update on the Water Conservation Program was noted.
city Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation on
citizen Advisory Committee composition re: CDBG and Council
concurred and agreed to give nomination names to the city
Administrator for the citizens-at-Large.
city Administrator Baksa noted a report on the Theater
Angels Grant.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on
Council/ManagerRetreat and noted that the facilitator would be
present at the January 10, 1994 Council study session on
strategic Planning.
The city Attorney noted and explained a request from the
city of Glendale asking the city to Join as Amicus. Motion was
made by councilman Gilroy seconded by councilman Kloecker and
carried that the city supports the following to join as Amicus as
recommended:
Hensler v. city of Glendale, a case challenging a ridge
line prevention ordinance.
Thorn v. city of Glendale and Milgrom v. city of Glendale,
cases involving scope of employment for firefighters.
The city Attorney distributed a draft RDO Performance
Agreement to be agendized on the January 18, 1993 council Agenda.
councilman Valdez distributed a packet from Responsible
Hospitality Council to council.
The Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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councilwoman Rogers gave an update on a recent Gilroy
visitors' Bureau meeting.
councilwoman Rogers volunteered her services to schedule a
Gun Amnesty Program.
councilwoman Rowlison distributed an article from Time
Magazine re: Guns.
councilman Kloecker reported on the Zero Tolerance Program
and gave an update on the cities Association selection committee
announcing appointment of councilwoman Rogers as the city's
representative on the Selection committee. He also gave an
update on proposed legislation and noted the MTC membership
proposal requesting the city support supervisor Gonzalez' letter
under the Mayor's signature. council had no objection.
councilman Kloecker requested a letter under the Mayor's
signature in support of issues on Measure A be forwarded
requested by the Santa clara county cities Association. city
Administrator Baksa to draft said letter. councilman Kloecker to
provide sample.
councilman Kloecker gave an update on the Transportation
commission meeting and noted new legislation forthcoming. He
further noted a scheduled meeting regarding the southern Pacific
Depot with city representatives.
councilman Gilroy requested an update on GDDC issues and
noted that the pros and cons need to be addressed including the
Downtown parking Maintenance District.
The Mayor noted the following meetings and events and noted
that he would be absent at the January 3, 1994 regular council
Meeting to be chaired by Mayor Protempore Gilroy:
Gilroy city council Regular Meeting, December 27, 1993 -
7:00 p.m., previously cancelled.
Leadership Forum, January 20, 1994 - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00
a.m., Gilroy senior center, 7371 Hanna st., Gilroy, CA 95020.
(Topic: Gang problems.)
At 12:06 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 1993 the Mayor
adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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