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Regular Meeting
January 24, 1994
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The city clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
January 20, 1994 at 2:58 p.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 - 7:00 p.m.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker, seconded by Coun-
cilman Gilroy 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;
Denied the following claims: christine ordaz and Ezequiel
Saenz as recommended; and
Accepted Improvements of project 83-11, Gary walton as
recommended.
Heard a Departmental Report of the Human Resources
Department by Human Resources Director Valenzuela. At 7:43 p.m.
the Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda.
A Report re: sewer connections outside the city limits was
noted and further explained by Director of Public works Allen and
city Administrator Baksa.
Marie Juncker, Executive Director of south county Housing,
addressed the council further explaining the proposed San Martin
Family Living center project and requested support of their
applications to the county of Santa clara for funding. she noted
that this support would not be precedent-setting as the project
is for Migrant Emergency Housing.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience. Discussion was had by council on the matter.
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Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by
councilwoman Rowlison and carried that staff be authorized to
forward a letter of support for the San Martin Family Living
Center project provided the sewer issue can be resolved.
It was noted that council policy for sewer connections
outside the city limits would be formalized at a later date.
Public works Director Allen explained the city's front foot
charge policy and recommended that said policy be changed to
eliminate collection of front foot charges for water and sewer
mains, storm drains and street improvements after a Development
Agreement has expired.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
woman Rowlison that the reading of Resolution No. 94-14 be waived
and that it be adopted deleting certain front foot charges as
recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DELETING
CERTAIN FRONT FOOT CHARGES FOR WATER MAINS, SEWER MAINS, STORM
DRAINS AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of January, 1994 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
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 st. Francis of Assisi Low Cost spay/Neuter
Clinic re: Animal control was noted.
Marianne Davis, 16408 Rustling Oak Court, Morgan Hill and
olga Matheu, Founder of st. Francis of Assisi, 17297 chesbro Lake
Drive, Morgan Hill addressed the Council requesting use of city
buildings at the Sewer plant for use as an animal shelter.
At 8:58 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess to change the
video tape and reconvened the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Marianne Davis further explained their request to convert
the two buildings at the Sewer plant to an animal shelter that
they and other volunteers would be willing to staff.
Jan Hageman, 7380 Cory Road Morgan Hill, President of st.
Francis of Assisi Animal Shelter, addressed the Council
explaining the objectives of the shelter.
It was noted that the buildings at the sewer plant would
not be available for use as an animal shelter. city Administra-
tor Baksa suggested that the city contact supervisor Honda to
inquire about st. Joseph's of Assisi using the present shelter in
San Martin and possibly the county's Bus Yard in San Martin.
Mr. Ed Geary, 6360 Pacheco Pass Highway, addressed the
council and suggested higher fines be imposed on persons letting
dogs run at large. He further distributed pictures of animals
mutilated by stray dogs and dog packs.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by
planning Director Dorn.
Ellen Diamond, representing the Coalition for Humane
Legislation addressed the council and requested a thorough review
of legislation for animal welfare, specifically, Penal code
section 597, noting a city's responsibility regarding animals.
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Diane wallace, resident of the Uvas Dam area for 40 years,
addressed the Council noting numerous abandoned animals in this
area and cited various diseases from these animals. she urged
the city to assist in locating an animal shelter to be available
for South County residents.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Morales and carried that the staff Report on the status of
Animal Control Activities explained by Planning Director Dorn be
accepted as presented.
Councilman Gilroy requested that Penal Code section 597 be
reviewed by the City Attorney.
Petitions for dissolution of the Parking and Business
Improvement Area was noted and further explained by Tom Reid,
7090 Rosanna street, noting that 66% of the businesses within the
District are in favor of dissolving it.
Bill Ganson, 13135 Center Avenue, San Martin, addressed the
Council noting revised 1989 statutes pertaining to the Parking
and Business Improvement Area and noted that the city must
annually reaffirm plans of the Advisory Board of the District.
Tom Reid noted that the petitions are not negotiable; that
the signers want the District abandoned.
Frank Romero, 6400 Sussex Place, representing the GDDC,
addressed the council and distributed information to Council and
signatures withdrawing some of the names from the original
petition. He further noted that GDDC would be giving an update
on GDDC's progress and proposed projects at the February 7, 1994
Council meeting.
Ernie Olivares, 7671-A church street, and President of the
Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council supporting the Parking
and Business Improvement District and requested that all
businesses in the downtown area cooperate.
Councilman Gilroy requested that the City Attorney review
the legalities of the District with a report back to Council and
noted that the GDDC needs to contact the businesses on Eigleberry
and Railroad Streets to let them know what benefits they are
receiving from the District.
Discussion was had by Council regarding the petition and
action required if the District is dissolved. The city Attorney
noted that the law is silent in regard to a petition in
dissolving the District; public hearings, resolution of intent,
notification to all businesses in the district would be required
including distribution of assets.
At 11:04 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess in order to
change the video tape and reconvened the meeting at 11:09 p.m.
Tom Reid noted that he was not aware that a formal petition
was ever required; petitions circulated specifically requested
abolishing the District.
The Mayor noted the Progress Report of the Gilroy Downtown
Development corporation would be presented to council on February
7, 1994 and that Council action on the matter be tabled to the
February 22, 1994 regular Council meeting.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
correspondence re: 1994-95 State Budget:
League of California cities Legislative Bulletin #2-1994
re: Governor presents proposed 1994-95 State Budget; and
P.& R.Com.
12-21-93
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Richard A. Rasmusson re: Falcon Cable eliminating KPIX,
Channel 5.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of
December 21, 1993 were noted.
The Minutes of the senior Advisory Board Meeting of
December 20, 1993 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library & culture commission Meeting of
January 11, 1994 were noted.
A request for the old city Hall Lease provision for the
city of Gilroy Art show was noted.
city Administrator Baksa noted the city of San Jose
Ambulance study and that he would keep council informed on the
results.
city Administrator Baksa distributed strategic plan
objectives and priority lists for use at the council/Manager
Retreat.
city Administrator Baksa distributed Quarterly Reports and
noted that staff will be revising the format for more effective-
ness and efficiency and data to be summarized.
city Administrator Baksa distributed parameters of the old
city Hall Lease negotiations, requesting that he be advised if
council has any changes. He noted that the draft Lease may be
reviewed by council when completed.
city Administrator Baksa distributed the 1994-99 capital
Improvement Budget for the January 31, 1994 study session.
city Administrator Baksa discussed possible land
acquisition for the Thomas Road sports complex and community
Park, giving an update and concept of same.
The city Attorney explained a report on clarification of
the Assignment on a clause in the Residential Design ordinance
Performance Agreement, noting that the agreements will be
recorded and the city has discretion on assigning the Agree-
ments. city Administrator Baksa explained the procedural process
in administering the Agreements.
The city Attorney noted that the proposed ordinance re:
Taxi Businesses in the city will be agendized on the next council
Agenda.
The Mayor noted the SCRWA Meeting scheduled for January 25,
1994 at 7:30 a.m.
councilman Morales commended the students for participating
in Quarters for Quake Day, noting that his daughter is Chair-
person and collecting funds for the American Red Cross.
council concurred with February 24, 1994 as a revised date
for the city/school Liaison committee Meeting.
Councilwoman Rogers gave an update on the county General
plan Review committee Meeting and policies discussed re: Hillside
development.
councilman Kloecker noted importance of council input re:
the county General plan and Ballot measure re: operational hours
of county libraries.
councilman Kloecker noted that Cal-Train is scheduling
eight trains per day as of February 7 and requested participa-
tion in the event by the chamber of Commerce, visitors' Bureau,
GDDC, and involvement by the community.
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councilman Kloecker requested AB 398 re: Regional
Government be agendized for a stronger position by the city.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
city council/Manager Retreat, January 28, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m.; January 29, 1994 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., The odd
Fellow Rebekah children's Home, 290 I.O.O.F. Avenue, Gilroy, CA
95020;
city council study session, January 31, 1994 - 7:00 p.m.,
council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street, Gilroy, CA
95020 re: capital Improvement Budget;
League of California cities, peninsula Division, General
Membership Meeting, February 3, 1994 - 6:00 p.m., sunnyvale.
RSVP city Clerk by January 31, 1994; and
city/school Liaison committee Meeting, February 3, 1994 -
6:30 p.m., Gilroy Unified school District, 7310 Arroyo circle,
Gilroy, CA 95020. (Subsequently changed to February 24, 1994.)
The proposed closed session pursuant to Government code
54956.8; CONFER WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR was cancelled.
At 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 1994 the Mayor adjourned
the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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