Minutes 1996/02/26
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Invocation
posting
Agenda
Roll Call
volunteer
consent
calendar
Budget
Regular Meeting
February 26, 1996
Gilroy, california
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
pastor Malcolm Macphail, New Hope community church, gave the
Invocation.
The city clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
February 22, 1996 - 8:20 a.m.
present: councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, charles s.
Morales, connie Rogers, suellen c. Rowlison, Thomas w. springer,
Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage;
The Mayor presented the Volunteer service program volunteers
of the Month of February 1996 to the Rainbow Girls' organization.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy, seconded by council-
man Morales that the following item under the consent calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: councilmembers: K.
A. Mike Gilroy, charles s. Morales, connie Rogers, suellen C.
Rowlison, Thomas w. springer, Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage;
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended.
willey
cult. ctr.
pub.Hear.
Waste Mgt.
plan
Res.96-7
skateboards
etc.
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Fire chief Gillespie gave the Department Report assisted by
Rod Pavao, chief of operations; Ed Bozzo, Fire Apparatus Engineer
regarding swift Water Rescue; update on Emergency Medical services
and Regional Fire Protection Update.
At 7:35 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and continued
with the regular order of the agenda.
city Administrator Baksa presented and explained a recommen-
dation on bids received for the willey cultural Center further
explained by parks superintendent Headley.
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.
Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by council-
woman Rowlison and carried that the bid of south Bay Maintenance
company in the amount of $213,790.00 be awarded for the willey
cultural Center Restoration project as recommended.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing to consider a resolution approving the
county of Santa Clara Integrated Waste Management plan, Summary
plan and siting.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by city
Administrator Baksa.
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 Rowlison seconded by
councilwoman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 96-7 be
waived and that it be adopted approving said plan as recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN, SUMMARY AND SITING ELEMENT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1996, by the
following vote:
AYES; COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
An ordinance amending section 16.32 of the city code and
adding section 16.32-1 was noted relating to the regulation of
skateboards, roller skates, inline skates and other similar
wheeled devices further explained by city Administrator Baksa.
Discussion was had by council regarding the proposed
ordinance.
Mr. Bob Dyer, 1230 First street, Ste. 204, representing
Hecker Pass, Westwood center, orchard, safeway, El Dorado plaza
and contempo shopping centers, addressed the council noting a
severe problem with property damage, landscaping, sprinklers, curb
and sidewalks, walls and windows, and customer harassment at the
centers created by skateboard riders.
Discussion was had regarding penalty for repeated
violators. councilman Valdez suggested that vendors issue the
city'S regulations at the time of purchase of skateboard, etc.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman Morales and unanimously carried that the ordinance be
read by title and waived further reading of the ordinance. The
city Attorney noted minor changes to the ordinance. The Clerk
read the title of the ordinance.
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CIB 1996-
2001
Visitors'
Bureau
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman Morales and carried that the ordinance as amended be
introduced and published by title and summary.
The 1996-2001 capital Improvement Budget was noted and
further explained by city Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman valdez and carried that the 1996-2001 capital
Improvement Budget be approved as submitted.
city Administrator Baksa requested council return their
copies of the CIB for an update on same.
The year-end audit of the Visitors' Bureau was noted and
further explained by Len west, Executive officer, and Kerry
Dexter/David peoples, chairperson of the Advisory Council and
review of the Visitors' Bureau of Goals and objectives.
It was requested the Visitors' Bureau video tape be
displayed on Channel 34.
It was requested by council that a survey of Cal Train's
number of patrons for cal Train weekend service be polled.
The following information items were noted with no separate
discussion on same except as noted:
customer service:
Inter-office Memorandum from community Development to
community Services staff In Appreciation;
Letters In Appreciation of police Department for Adopt-A-
school Program; (Councilwoman Rogers complemented officer steve
Morrow and others for this successful program. city Administrator
Baksa noted that letters and funding were received without
solicitation);
Concerned citizens In Appreciation of Museum staff;
councilman springer In Appreciation of community Development
Director's Efforts on Arcadia/Farotte Development;
santa clara valley Water District's reappointment of
councilwoman Rowlison as representative on Board of Directors and
community Development Director as alternate representative on the
South Flood Control Zone Advisory; and reappointment of c~uncil-
woman Rowlison as representative on the santa Clara valley Water
commission and Mayor Gage as alternate;
League of california cities Legislative Bulletin #7 - 1996;
(councilwoman Rowlison requested council support proposition #62-
tabled action on same to await a formal bill identification and
recommendation from the League);
Concerned citizen re: Gilroy Dispatch Article on police
officer at High school Campus;
Gilroy Police Department Employee of the Month of November,
1995, Carol sanford, Police Records Technician II;
GDDC re: Future of Gilroy's Downtown;
Minutes of Santa clara county Library District Joint Powers
Authority Meetings of october 26, 1995 and January 25, 1996;
city'S Investment Report, January 1996;
Senator Feinstein re: Federal Gang Violence Act Press
Release, February 12, 1996; (councilman Gilroy requested that a
letter of support from the Mayor be forwarded.); and
P.& R.Com.
1-16-96
2-20-96
Res.96-8
Amicus
Brief
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supervisor Honda re: Domestic Partners' Ordinance for Santa
clara county. councilman Gilroy requested the city respond with a
reply not in favor of the proposed ordinance. council requested
this matter be addressed by supervisor Honda at a council study
session.
The Minutes of the of the Parks & Recreation commission
Meeting of January 16, 1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the senior Advisory Board Meeting of January
22, 1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the Arts & culture Commission Meetings of
January 9, 1996 and February 13, 1996 were noted; and
The Minutes of the Library Commission Meeting of January 10,
1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of
February 20, 1996 were noted.
Motion was made by councilman Valdez seconded by council-
woman Rowlison that the reading of Resolution No. 96-8 be waived
and that it be adopted endorsing Measure "A" Yes on Parks.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENDORSING THE
PASSAGE OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY MEASURE A ON THE MARCH 26, 1996
BALLOT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1996, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS;
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
city Administrator Baksa distributed the summary of the
Facilitator's Report on the council/Managers' Retreat.
A request from Independent cities Association was noted to
]01n Amicus Brief re: city of Alhambra v. Ikemoto re: property
Taxes further explained by the city Attorney. Council took no
action on the matter.
The city Attorney reported on the Gaeta v Gilroy Law suit
and North v city Law Suit noting both had been ruled in favor of
the city of Gilroy.
councilwoman Rowlison noted an article re: Gangs in the
February 25 San Jose Mercury News to be copied for council review.
councilman Morales recognized concerned citizens in their
efforts for community safety and funding received for At Risk
Families/Youth and AAUW for Seminars provided.
councilwoman Rogers noted a Youth services Action plan of
the city of San Jose to be distributed to council for information
requesting that a council Study Session be scheduled regarding
Youth Programs, opportunities and recreational needs for their
involvement during planning process.
city Administrator Baksa suggested council representatives
be appointed as subcommittee of collaboratives' to address the
youth programs.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
Luigi Aprea Fundamental School Science Faire, February 27,
1996 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 9225 calle Del Rey, Gilroy, re:
city councilmembers volunteering to judge exhibits;
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Joint cities of Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill and San Juan
Bautista study Session, February 27, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., Hollister
city Hall 375 Fifth street, Hollister, re: Cable TV
Refranchising;
Joint city/school Liaison committee Meeting, February 28,
1996 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., School District Board Meeting Room,
7810 Arroyo circle, Gilroy, re: Issues of ~utual Concern;
Lord's Table Fund Raiser, March 16, 1996 - 5:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m., Saint Mary's Parish Hall, 11 First street, Gilroy;
city councilmembers volunteering to serve; and
sound Demonstration re: santa Teresa Boulevard Sound walls,
March 19, 1996 - Time and Location to be Determined.
At 9:00 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,