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Misdemeanors
Regular Meeting
March 21, 1994
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Kevin wilson, Gilroy Bible church gave the
Invocation.
The city clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
March 17, 1994 at 8:32 a.m.
present: councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, paul V.
Kloecker, charles S. Morales, Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F.
Gage; Absent: councilmembers: connie Rogers and suellen c.
Rowlison. 7:00 p.m.
councilmembers: Rogers and Rowlison arrived at 7:01 p.m.
and took their seats at the council table.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award of the Month of
February 1994 to Rod pavao, Assistant Fire chief.
The Mayor presented a certificate of service to Jeff S.
watterson, retired Parks & Recreation commissioner.
The Mayor presented a Proclamation Declaring April 1994 as
"city of Gilroy Tobacco Free Families" Month to Gilroy Youth
Leaders representing the Bridge counseling who thanked the city
for its support.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker, seconded by
councilman Morales 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:
Minutes of the Regular council Meeting of February 22,
1994;
Minutes of the Regular council Meeting of February 28,
1994;
Adopted Ordinance No. 94-3 amending sections 1.7, 10.4,
10.5, 16.13-1, 16.28, 16.29, 16.30, 16A.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.5 and
18.6 of the Gilroy city code to designate certain violations of
the code as misdemeanors;
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING
SECTIONS 10.4,10.5,16.13-1,16.28,16.29,16.30, 16A.1, 18.2,
18.3, 18.5 AND 18.6 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN
VIOLATIONS OF THE GILROY CITY CODE AS MISDEMEANORS.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None;
ROGERS,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Denied claims of De La Cruz and Driscoll, et al as
recommended;
Approved the 1994-99 capital Improvement Budget as amended;
Approved Budget Transfers/Amendments as recommended;
Approved Monthly cash & Investments Report, January 31,
1994 as submitted; and
Approved the Minutes of the Regular council Meeting of
March 7, 1994.
The Mayor adjourned to conduct proceedings under the
Development Authorities of the city of Gilroy.
present: Boardmembers of the community Development Agency:
K. A. Mike Gilroy, Paul v. Kloecker, charles S. Morales, connie
Rogers, suellen C. Rowlison, Pete valdez, Jr., and Donald F.
Gage.
Mark Pressman of Pressman & Associates and Philip D. Assaf,
Bond Attorney - sturgis, Ness, Brunsell & Sperry addressed the
council and gave an over-view of the project (consolidated
Refunding District No. 1994-1).
Motion was made by Boardmember Kloecker seconded by
Boardmember Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 94-1 be
waived and that it be adopted Approving Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 1
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994 by the following
vote:
AYES:
BOARDMEMBERS: GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
BOARDMEMBERS: None
BOARDMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The Chairman adjourned the meeting of the community
Development Agency.
The Mayor reconvened the Meeting of the city council.
Roll call. Present: councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy,
paul V. Kloecker, Charles S. Morales, connie Rogers, Suellen C.
Rowlison, Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by
councilman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 94-22 be
waived and that it be adopted Approving Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement re: Consolidation of Refund District.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 22
RESOLUION APPROVING JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the
vote:
AYES:
following
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilwoman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 94-23 be
waived and that it be adopted Approving Agreement for Financial
Advisory Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 23
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES _
CONSOLIDATED REFUNDING DISTRICT NO. 1994-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
councilman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 94-24 be
waived and that it be adopted re: Notice of Intention to Conduct
Reassessment Proceedings pursuant to the Refunding Act of 1984
for 1915 Improvement Act Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 24
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONDUCT REASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS _
CONSOLIDATED REFUNDING DISTRICT NO. 1994-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 94-25 be
waived and that it be adopted Approving Reassessment Report and
Confirming Reassessments.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 25
RESOLUTION APPROVING REASSESSMENT REPORT AND ORDERING
REASSESSMENTS - CONSOLIDATED REFUNDING DISTRICT NO. 1994-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 94-26 be
waived and that it be adopted Authorizing Issuance and sale of
Refunding Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 26
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REFUNDING BONDS _
CONSOLIDATED REFUNDING DISTRICT NO. 1994-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
The Mayor adjourned the meeting and convened the Finance
Authority.
The organizational Meeting of the Gilroy Public Facilities
Financing Authority was convened in accordance with public notice
thereof on March 21, 1994, at the announced meeting place of the
city Council Chambers of the city of Gilroy at 7351 Rosanna
Street, Gilroy, California.
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The meeting was called to order by Donald F. Gage, serving
as chairman. chairman Gage announced that the organizational
Meeting was being convened in accordance with the terms of that
certain agreement entitled "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement"
approved on March 21, 1994, by both the city of Gilroy and the
community Development Agency of the city of Gilroy, pursuant to
which Agreement, the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority
(hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") was established.
The first order of business was the election of a chairman
and vice-chairman from among Boardmembers in conformity with
section 3.01 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (herein-
after referred to as "the Agreement").
On motion duly made by Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by
Boardmember Gilroy, and unanimously carried, Mayor Gage was
selected as the Authority chairman and Mayor Protempore Gilroy,
was selected as vice-chairman.
The next order of business was appointment of a secretary
in accordance with section 3.01 of the Agreement.
On motion duly made by Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by
Boardmember Gilroy, and unanimously carried, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ
was appointed secretary of the Authority. In accordance with
subparagraph (c) of section 3.01 of the Agreement, the Board then
directed the secretary to file a copy of the Agreement, duly
executed, with the secretary of state, state of california,
pursuant to the provisions of section 6500 and following, of the
California Government Code.
The next order of business was the designation of Director
of Finance, NOBLE SHAW, as Treasurer of the Authority, in
accordance with section 3.02 of the Agreement.
On motion duly made by Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by
Boardmember Gilroy, and unanimously carried, Director of Finance,
NOBLE SHAW, was designated as the Treasurer of the Authority.
The next order of business was the appointment of a Legal
Advisory of the Authority, in accordnace with section 3.05 of the
Agreement.
On motion duly made by Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by
Boardmember valdez, and unanimously carried, city Attorney, LINDA
A. CALLON, was appointed the Legal Advisory of the Authority.
The next order of business was adoption of a resolution, to
be spread in these minutes of the organizational Meeting, to
approve date, time and place of the holding of regular meetings
of the Authority, in accordance with subparagraph (a) of section
2.04 of the Agreement.
On motion duly made by Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by
Boardmember Gilroy, and unanimously carried, the Board of the
Authority adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 1
"RESOLVED: That the regular meetings of the Governing Board
of the Gilroy Public Facilities Financing Authority shall be on
the same dates, at the same times, and at the same place as is
apparoved from time to time for the holding of regular meetings
of the city council of the city of Gilroy".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
BOARDMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
NOES:
ABSENT:
BOARDMEMBERS:
BOARDMEMBERS:
The next order of business was to advise the secretary
that, in accordnace with section 2.05 of the Agreement, the
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secretary shall cause to be kept Minutes of the meetings of the
Authority Board, including Minutes of the organizational Meeting,
to be forwarded to each Board member and to each member of the
Authority as soon as possible after each meeting.
The next order of business was consideration by the Board
of the Authority of two separate resolutions which, in substance,
pertained to the following:
On motion duly made by Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by
Boardmember Rowlison, and unanimously carried, the Board of the
Authority adopted Resolution No. 94-2 Approving Agreement for
Legal services.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 2
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES - 1994
AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994 by the following
vote:
AYES:
BOARDMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
BOARDMEMBERS:
BOARDMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
On motion duly made by Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by
Boardmember Rowlison, and unanimously carried, the Board of the
Authority adopted Resolution No. 94-3 Authorizing Purchase of
city Refunding Bonds and Issuance of Authority Revenue Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 3
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CITY REFUNDING BONDS AND
ISSUANCE OF AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS - 1994 AUTHORITY REVENUE
BONDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
BOARDMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
BOARDMEMBERS:
BOARDMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
On motion duly made by Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by
Boardmember Rowlison, and unanimously carried, the Board of the
Authority adopted Resolution No. 94-4 Authorizing preliminary
Official Statement and official Statement - 1994 Authority
Revenue Bonds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
BOARDMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
BOARDMEMBERS:
BOARDMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
These three resolutions have been created as separate legal
instruments, and each of said resolutions was adopted by a
unanimous vote of the Boardmembers present and voting. A
certified copy of each of these three resolutions shall be filed
with as a part of these Minutes of the subject March 21st meeting
of the Board of the Authority.
There being no further business to come before the Board,
and, on motion of Boardmember Kloecker, seconded by Boardmember
Rogers and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31
p.m.
At 7:32 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting of the Gilroy
city Council.
Present: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Paul V.
Kloecker, Charles S. Morales, connie Rogers, suellen C. Rowlison,
Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage.
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A recommendation to approve a proposal of sierra computer
systems, Inc. for professional services to provide permit
tracking software in the amount not to exceed $37,148.58 was
noted and further explained by city Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilwoman Rowlison and carried that the proposal of sierra
computer systems, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $37,148.58 for
professional services to provide permit tracking software be
approved as recommended.
A recommendation to award the bid of carl Chevrolet in the
amount of $12,000.00 for a passenger sedan and two mini vans in
the amount of $15,650.79 each and a Full-size Van in the amount
of $22,312.49 from the state of california was noted and further
explained by city Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by council-
man Kloecker and carried that the bid of carl chevrolet in the
amount of $12,000.00 for a passenger sedan and 2 mini vans in the
amount of $15,650.79 each and a full-size van in the amount of
$22,312.49 from the state of california be awarded as
recommended.
A report and recommendation from the city Attorney re: HCD
20th Program Year Application for st. Joseph's Family Center
recommended by the citizens' Advisory Committee continued from
March 7, 1994 regular Council Meeting was noted and further
explained by the city Attorney.
councilmembers Gilroy and Kloecker declared a conflict of
interest in the matter and did not take place in the discussion
nor vote upon the matter.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
Councilman Morales and carried by the following Roll call vote
that $7500.00 be authorized under the HCD 20th Program Year
Application for st. Joseph's Family center: Ayes: councilmembers:
Morales, Rogers, Rowlison and Gage; Noes: councilmember: valdez;
Absent: councilmembers: Gilroy and Kloecker.
councilmembers: Gilroy and Kloecker returned and took their
seats at the Council table.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider a General plan Amendment from
Local Commercial and Low Density Residential to Park/Public
Facility, on properties located at 140-160-195 and 200 Fifth
street, (on the north and south sides of Fifth street, between
Eigleberry and Rosanna streets, near the intersection of church
street) on approximately 47,535 sq. ft., city of Gilroy
applicant, GPA 94-01.
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 for or against the proposal. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by
councilman Morales that the reading of Resolution No. 94-27 be
waived and that it be adopted approving GPA 94-01.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
GPA 94-01, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP FROM LOCAL COMMERCIAL
AND LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PARK/PUBLIC FACILITY ON
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Z 94-02
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APPROXIMATELY 1.35 ACRES ON FIVE PARCELS LOCATED NEAR THE
INTERSECTION OF CHURCH AND FIFTH STREETS, APN'S 799-07-023, 799-
06-031, 799-07-082, 799-07-001 AND 799-07-002.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider a rezoning request from C1-HN
(Neighborhood commercial-Historic Neighborhood) and R2-HN (Two
Family Residential-Historic Neighborhood) to P/PF-HN (Park/public
Facility-Historic Neighborhood) located on the north and south
sides of Fifth street, between Eigleberry and Rosanna Streets,
specifically more commonly known as the Theatre Angels House
(140 Fifth st.); the Lirio Del Valle Church (160 Fifth st.,); the
Gilroy Historical Museum (195 Fifth st.); and the salvation Army
(200 Fifth st.), city of Gilroy, applicant, Z 94-02.
The Staff Report further explained at the previous Public
Hearing for GPA 94-01 by Senior planner Myer was noted.
The Mayor asked if
to speak for or against
anyone in the audience.
there was anyone in the audience wishing
the proposal. There was no comment from
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by council-
lwoman Rowlison and unanimously carried that the ordinance
approving the rezoning be read by title and waived further read
ing of the ordinance. The city Clerk read the title of the
ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Gilroy and carried that the ordinance approving the
rezoning be introduced and published by title and summary.
The Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda.
Discussion was had on "Hecker Pass Corridor Area Land Use
Plan" and possible change of the land use designation at the
corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Hecker Pass Highway.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by senior
planner Myer.
Paul Crawford of Crawford, Multari & stahr, addressed the
Council regarding the Hecker Pass Land Use study.
Geary coats, representing the applicant, addressed the
Council further explaining their contributions to the study and
change in the map because of elimination of the proposed service
station, noting that they have agreed to use Nob Hill as the
major tenant for their project.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. The Mayor
asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the
matter.
The following addressed the Council:
carolyn Tognetti, 820 carignane, representing citizens for
Balanced Growth in opposition to development at the southwest
corner of santa Teresa Boulevard and Hecker Pass Highway;
Thomas Kruse, 7820 Miller Avenue, opposed to development at
the southwest corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Hecker Pass
Highway;
Steve Mitchell, 7950 whitehurst Road, noting any commer-
cialization other than Agriculture/commercial will ruin the area;
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Mark Joseph, Attorney, representing Adams & Broadfill,
representing the Trade council, supports the planning commission
and staff's recommendation to accept the land use plan without
commercial at the southwest corner, noting the area should be
preserved as a scenic aspect.
Michael Bonfante, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, owner of the
property at the southwest corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard, and
Hecker Pass Highway, explaining their proposed plans for the
site;
chris Adey, Burchell Road, believes the people of Gilroy
should vote upon this matter at an election;
Ernie Olivares, President and CEO of the Gilroy chamber of
Commerce, supporting the rezoning of the property and noted that
this business deserves the support of the community for their
long-term business established in Gilroy;
Bob Jacks, Rancho vista court, opposed to an additional
shopping center when there are already many vacant;
Patti Hale, vice President of the Gilroy Chamber of
Commerce, supporting an existing business wishing to expand to
serve the community specifically for the contributions they
already have made to the city;
carolyn Tognetti, owner of Garlic world, noting that they
did not have to apply for rezoning of their property as it was
already zoned commercial/Agricultural;
Les wallace, vista Del Monte, noting that Burchell Road/
Hecker Pass zoning should not be changed and that the residents
in Gilroy should be given consideration for their wishes;
carl Brennan, presently on welfare and in favor of the
proposed development at the southwest corner of Hecker Pass and
Santa Teresa Boulevard as he is in need of a job;
Pamela Jones, noted her letter submitted in opposition to
the general plan amendment for the property applying for same;
Jeff Martin, noting that if medium/density development is
allowed at the property in question, a sound-wall will be
required and would ruin the view of the hillside more than the
development proposed by Nob Hill;
Glen Brown, Poppy Lane, inquired of the plans for residen-
tial development of the proposed property requesting a general
plan amendment, further noting that minimization of commercial in
the area would keep this area from having sound walls;
Geary coats, responded to a residential use in the area,
noting Nob Hill proposal would insure visions with no sound
walls. He also noted that there is no property on First Street
that could house Nob Hill Foods.
Miguel Paredes, 7781 church street, noting that Nob Hill
Foods would be a responsible tenant who wants to improve the
community and is in favor of the proposal.
Discussion was had by council on the matter.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Gilroy and carried that the Hecker Pass Land Use corridor
study be accepted and that no further action be taken at this
time; schedule a study session within the next few months to
discuss same. councilmembers: Morales and Rowlison voted "no" on
the motion.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a continued Public Hearing to consider a General plan Map
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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 Development Co.,
applicant (GPA 91-01).
The city clerk was directed to include the staff Report and
public input from the Hecker Pass Corridor Area Land Use plan
discussion under Agenda Item V.B. to be placed under this Public
Hearing.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Mr. Geary
coats, representing the applicant addressed the council in regard
to calTrans reviewing the revised plans for this application and
the new revised plans include the necessary dedications required
by CalTrans. senior planner Myer noted that the revised plans do
not include a gasoline service station referred to in the
original Staff Report.
At 11:00 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and reconvened
the meeting at 11:08 p.m.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposal.
Mr. Geary Coats, representing the applicant, addressed the
council and noted that the Hecker Pass Land Use study was
required by the applicants to have a guidance plan for the entire
area and that the city is now not using the plan to evaluate
their project.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposal.
The following addressed the council:
Tom Kruse, noting that he was a member of the citizens'
committee in revisions of the General plan and that it was
unanimously recommended that there would be no commercial
development west of Santa Teresa Boulevard.
Tom Alcott, 8540 El Matador Drive, noting that the study is
a good one, however, need is the issue and commercial development
west of Santa Teresa Boulevard on Hecker Pass is not needed.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter. There were no further comments.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers seconded by
councilwoman Rowlison and carried that staff be directed to
prepare a Resolution denying GPA 91-01 without prejudice as to
the quality of this specific project by the following Roll call
Vote: Ayes: councilmembers: Gilroy, Kloecker, Rogers, Rowlison
and valdez; Noes: councilmembers: Morales and Gage.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a continued Pubic Hearing to consider a rezoning 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) continued from 1-21-92; 2-18-92; 3-16-92; 4-20-92; 9-
21-92; 3-15-93; 11-15-93; 12-20-93 and 3-7-94.
The city Clerk was directed to include the staff Report and
public input from the Hecker Pass Corridor Area Land Use plan
discussion under Agenda Item V.B. under this Public Hearing.
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.
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Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Valdez and carried that staff be directed to prepare a
Resolution denying Z 91-07 zoning Amendment Request.
The Mayor noted continued the Public Hearing to amend the
General plan Map to increase residential density on 10.2 Acres
from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential,
located west of Kern Avenue, east of santa Teresa Boulevard and
north of Welburn Ave., along the planned extension of Mantelli
Drive, Filice Family Estates and city of Gilroy, applicants (GPA
93-02), to April 18, 1994, noting the Planning commission had
continued their public hearing to April 4, 1994.
The Redesignation of "Open Space Reserve" Lands near the
city of Gilroy was noted.
The staff Report was noted further explained by Senior
planner Myer.
Information from Rancho 101 was noted.
Discussion was had by council on the matter. councilwoman
Rogers noted that the county planning staff has recommended
retaining open space reserve and consider future use to be
resolved through joint studies between the city and county and no
further expansion of the urban service area until those studies
are completed.
councilman Kloecker noted that the city has previously
opposed AB 398 and urban growth boundaries and is opposed to any
concept of urban growth boundaries.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman Kloecker and carried that the recommended policy
statement as submitted under option "A" by staff be approved.
councilman Kloecker agreed to prepare a letter from the
city to the county of the city action and request that they
postpone any action regarding Open Space Reserve Lands near the
city of Gilroy scheduled to be discussed at their March 31, 1994
meeting since Representative Rogers will be absent at that
meeting.
The Downtown Gilroy Business Improvement Area 1994 Annual
Report prepared by the Advisory Board and Intent to Levy
Assessment for Fiscal Year 994 and schedule E-1 amendment to the
Report was noted.
Mrs. steven schrepfer, Treasurer of GDDC, addressed the
council and explained the Annual Report.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gage seconded by
councilwoman Rowlison and carried that the 1994 Annual Report of
the Gilroy Downtown Development corporation for the Gilroy
Business Improvement Area be accepted as amended and submitted.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman Gilroy that the reading of Resolution No. 94-28 be
waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING
THE COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
DOWNTOWN GILROY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR 1994 AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Res.94-29
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
correspondence re: Government Restructuring:
ABAG Draft proposed Platform on Restructuring Government;
correspondence re: 1994 state Budget:
Santa Clara county cities Association re: The Impact of
State Budget Cuts on Local cities;
customer service:
James piedad In Appreciation;
Recreation Services Manager re: Completion of 1993-4 Adult
Basketball Program In Appreciation of south Valley Jr. High
school Facilities;
Kenneth A. Noonan, superintendent of schools In
Appreciation of Planning Director;
Department of Public works Inter-Office Memorandum in
Appreciation of Marilyn Guerin re: EMD Customer service Survey;
John Blaettler Commending Youth Basketball Program;
Barbara Clark In Appreciation of Tennis Equipment at Las
Animas and El Roble Parks;
second Harvest Food Bank In Appreciation;
Transportation Agency re: Gladys Jackson Yard for an Animal
Shelter;
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Gage: Glen view Penny Month-
March, 1994; Agriculture Day - March 20, 1994 and Agriculture
Week - March 14-20, 1994;
Henry W. Coe state park, The orestimba Experience
Invitation, April 23rd and 24, 1994;
League of California cities Legislative Bulletin #9-1994;
Emergency Housing consortium, Inc. In Appreciation of
Funding support;
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Advising of Discontinuance of
Secret witness Program;
Hope Rehabilitation services In Appreciation of Funding;
League of California cities Legislative Bulletin #10-1994;
Minutes of the Gilroy visitors' Bureau Advisory Committee
Meeting of February 17, 1994 and october 1, 1993 through January
31, 1994 Financial statement; and
summary of smoking ordinances in Santa clara county
cities. (copies - obtained by councilman Kloecker.)
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation commission Meeting of
February 15, 1994 were noted.
Noted a recommendation to Approve Master Street Tree
Planting plan Revisions.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Gilroy that the reading of Resolution No. 94-29 establishing
a Revised Master street Tree List be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 29
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REVISING THE
MASTER STREET TREE PLANTING PLAN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
The Minutes of the Library & culture Commission Meeting of
March 8, 1994 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa distributed copies of the proposed
Volunteer Service Program requesting that Council bring to the
March 28, 1994 regular council Meeting for formal approval.
city Administrator Baksa noted that at the staff Management
Retreat the Council goals and mission statement was reviewed and
tasks assigned and a draft report would be prepared for Council
review in June 1994.
council agreed to schedule a Joint council/chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors Study Session for April 14, 1993.
Councilman Morales noted that he attended and represented
the Council at the recent Planning commission Meeting.
Councilman Kloecker gave an update on the Library Task
Force Issues.
Councilman Kloecker volunteered to draft a letter to the
Manufacturing Group in regard to a recent report referring to
their basis of point of contention regarding staff level of
approvals on development applications.
Councilwoman Rogers gave an update on the Visitors' Bureau
and inquired when their report to council would be scheduled.
The Mayor noted the following meetings:
Santa Clara county cities Association Meeting, March 31,
1994 - 6:00 p.m., campbell Community center, RSVP by March 28,
1994.
Noted deadline for commission appointment applications to
be March 25, 1994 at 5:00 p.m.
Joint Powers SCRWA Meeting March 22, 1994 at 7:30 a.m.
At 12.33 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 1994 the Mayor adjourned
the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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//susanne E.Steinmetz, city Clerk~