Minutes 1996/05/26
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Invocation
posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Cert.Serv.
volunteers
Consent
calendar
Budget
Regular Meeting
May 28, 1996
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 May
23, 1996 - 9:40 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 a certificate to officer Ron Latham and
Master of Zak acknowledging their outstanding performance with
the Gilroy police Department.
The Mayor presented channel 34 volunteers of the Month of
May, 1996 with a certificate of Appreciation: Jacqui carrasco,
Rosie Sickmiller, Nancy Pruitt and Nelson pineda.
Bill Lindsteadt, Director of the Economic Development
council, gave a presentation re: Economic Development Work Plan.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by
Councilman Morales that the following item under the consent
Calendar be approved, removing Item "H" - Request for postpone-
ment of street Infrastructure Improvements, 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;
Res.96-33
Park Commons
Res.96-34
Res.96-35
Blake Prop.
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Adopted Resolution No. 96-33 approving the collection of a
countywide AB 939 implementation fee as recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 33
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
THE COLLECTION OF A COUNTYWIDE AB 939 IMPLEMENTATION FEE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 1996 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None;
Approved park commons, phase 5, silicon valley Diversified,
Tract Map 8849 as recommended;
Adopted Resolution No. 96-34 approving a Tentative Map
request of silicon valley Diversified, Inc. to subdivide a
portion of a parcel approximately 2.36 acres into a 22 lot single
family residential subdivision, located along the north side of
Mantelli Drive at Church street and along the west side of Church
street, TM 96-01.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
A TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 2.36 ACRES
INTO 22 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON A PORTION OF PARCEL NO. 790-01-023
ZONED R1-PUD (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT), TM 96-02.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 1996 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None;
Adopted Resolution No. 96-35 approving planned unit
Development (phase III) silicon valley Diversified, "Park
Commons" located at the northwest corner of Mantelli Drive and
Church street.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
A/S 96-03, AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL OF
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) INVOLVING 94 DETACHED SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ON AN APPROXIMATE 12.12 ACRE SITE ON A
PORTION OF APN 790-01-023, ZONED R1-PUD (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 1996 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None;
Discussion was had regarding the request of Jean and
Francis Blake to postpone street infrastructure improvements on
property at Murray Avenue further explained by community
Development Director Allen.
Bill Reimal, representing the property owners, addressed
the council further explaining the proposed improvements and
project proposed for the property.
Discussion was had by council on the matter.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Rogers by the following Roll call vote that deferment be
authorized for two years on fees for street infrastructure
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Equip.
Economic
Incentive
Agree.
Recess
Agreement
Al Sanchez
council on
Aging
improvements with a year extension on the 185 feet of frontage at
8665 Murray Avenue unless the proposed use terminates and
improvements would then be required at that time: Ayes: council-
members: Morales, Rogers, Rowlison, springer and valdez; Noes:
Councilmembers: Gilroy and Gage.
city Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to
award the bid of Motorola for mobile radio units at $1,698.00 per
unit.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by
councilman Valdez and carried that the bid of Motorola for mobile
radio units be awarded at $1,698.00 per unit as recommended.
city Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to
adopt a policy with regard to Economic Incentive Agreements
further explained by community Development Director Allen.
Discussion was had by council. councilman Valdez requested
the city Attorney investigate legality of Gilroy residency
requirement; also requested full-time positions be urged opposed
to part-time employment. He suggested that a Council committee
be established to study standards.
Motion was made by councilman springer seconded by council-
man Valdez by the following Roll call Vote that a policy be
adopted with regard to Economic Incentive Agreements as amended
with credit for traffic impact fee for new permanent full-time
jobs and that staff be directed to prepare Implementation
Guidelines to be reviewed by council as discussed at this meeting
by council: Ayes: councilmembers: Gilroy, Morales, Rowlison,
springer, Valdez and Gage; Noes: councilmember Rogers.
At 9:40 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9:47 p.m.
city Administrator Baksa presented and explained a recom-
mendation to approve an agreement with Al Sanchez volkswagon.
The city Attorney recommended minor changes to the proposed
agreement regarding the guaranteed amount on deferred traffic
fees plus interest, whichever is greater at the end of three
years.
Al sanchez, representing the Auto Dealers' Association,
addressed the council and noted their contributions to the city
in terms of sales tax because of the auto dealer's collective
efforts and advertising.
Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by councilman
springer and carried that the agreement with sanchez volkswagon
as revised and amended be approved.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Manly willis addressed the council inquiring about the
limit of three minutes for presentations under this section. He
also spoke to letters sent to others in the community regarding
false alarm fee requirements that he believes to be in violation
of the people of the community.
Miguel Paredes addressed the council regarding Economic
Incentive Agreements and city power to require local businesses
to relocate only where the city wants them to be relocated.
A request of the Santa clara county cities Association was
noted requesting a representative for the council on Aging. It
was noted by staff the matter would be advertised on Channel 34.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same except as noted:
P.& R.Com.
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Customer service:
Pamela Jones in appreciation of Planning Division staff;
Local resident in appreciation of Fire Department's
response;
community services Director re: improvements to downtown
area;
community services Director thanking the Gilroy Tennis club
for donation;
1996 Gavilan special olympics Area Director in appreciation
of Fire chief's assistance in Track and Field Meet;
Letter of appreciation to Fire Chief for information on
fire fighting;
Falcon Cable systems company Reorganization;
League of california cities Legislative Bulletin #19 -
1996; councilwoman Rogers requested support to AB 3365 re:
public agencies receiving funding for gang suppression programs;
proclamation issued by Mayor Gage: 50th Anniversary of the
Founding of the Italian Republic - June 5, 1996;
American city & county Magazine issue re: stormwater
control;
california constitution Revision commission News May, 1996;
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation commission Meeting of
April 16, 1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the senior Advisory Board Meeting of March
18, 1996 and April 15, 1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the Arts & culture commission Meeting of
April 9, 1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library commission Meeting of April 10,
1996 were noted.
city Administrator Baksa noted the American city & county
magazine article re: stormwater control under Informational
Items.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on the Las Animas
Park Meeting regarding the hydrological report and neighborhood's
input.
city Administrator Baksa noted a report forthcoming in mid-
June on the storm drainage issue in Uvas Park Preserve.
city Administrator Baksa noted progress on land acquisition
negotiations for a golf course.
city Administrator Baksa invited Councilmembers to contact
him regarding any budget issues.
The city Attorney reported on an alternate writ to be heard
May 30, 1996 in superior court 9:00 a.m. and award of judgement
in superior Court as to validity; noted CRLA has filed an appeal.
councilman Morales thanked the visitors Bureau, Don
Christopher and all those hosting the Tecate delegation.
The Mayor noted the invitation from Tecate to visit their
city and requested councilmembers planning to attend to suggest
dates they would be available.
Adjrnmt.
Councilman Valdez gave an update on the California
Constitution Revision Committee, noting legislation on same will
be decided by the electors.
The City Administrator inquired of Council wishing to
attend the Santa clara County cities Association Program on June
24 with Dr. Ronald Heifetz. Councilmembers Rowlison, Rogers and
Valdez requested reservations.
Councilman Valdez requested the matter of the Korean
County-sister city relationship issue be postponed for 2-3 weeks;
that a committee needs to be established to set up guidelines for
some type of leadership regarding these relations. The Mayor and
Councilman Morales volunteered to be a part of said committee
with Councilman Valdez.
Councilwoman Rogers noted the June 6, 1996 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Forum at the Gilroy School District Board Room re: Good
Samaritan Charitable Trust. She also reported on the Downtown
urban Ecology Meeting.
city Administrator Baksa noted a HUD report forthcoming
from the HCD Grant Coordinator regarding Neighborhood
vitalization strategy.
Councilman Gilroy thanked the Police Department for
supporting and participation at the VFW and American Legion
Memorial Services.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
Gilroy city Council study session, wednesday, June 5, 1996
7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna street,
Gilroy, re: 1996-2001 Financial Plan;
Downtown summit Town Meeting, June 9, 1996 - 1:30 p.m. to
4:30 p.m., senior center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy; and
santa clara county cities Association Presents Dr. Ronald
Heifetz, Director of the Leadership Program, June 24, 1996 - 2:30
p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Mountain View Center for the performing Arts.
At 10:43 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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