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Minutes 1996/06/17 closed Sess. Invocation Posting Agenda Roll Call Presenta- tion Emp.Award Consent Calendar Budget Minutes Haz.Waste Program G~39~ ',~~j- Regular Meeting June 17, 1996 Gilroy, California The Mayor announced that prior to this meeting the Council held a closed Session pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8 and Council took no action on the matter. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Father Dan Derry, st. Mary'S Catholic Church, gave the Invocation. The City clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on June 13, 1996 - 8:45 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. Michael Clarke, Deputy Probation Officer of the County of Santa Clara presented Certificates of Appreciation to Luis Perez and Teffie Hernandez from the Gilroy MAC SA Center; Kris Beal from the Gilroy Unified school district; and Maria De La Garza representing Gilroy MACSA Center for their volunteer efforts at the Probation Department's I Can Olympics event. The Mayor noted the Employee Award for the Month of May, 1996, Bill Headley, Parks Superintendent, Community Development Department, has been rescheduled for the next regular Council Meeting. Motion was made by Councilman valdez, seconded by Council- man Morales that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmem- bers: 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; Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of April 22 and May 6, 1996; Approved the 1996-97 Amendment to the Agency Agreement for Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program as recommended; 6822 cal ID Sys Minutes Golf Course Bids re: Sr.Cntr. Pub.Hear. CUP 96-01 Pub.Hear. TM 96-03 ord.re: Z 96-04 ~'T"- - ,- Approved the Eighth Amendment to the Agreement providing local law enforcement agency access to the California Identifica- tion (Cal-ID) system, for Fiscal Year 1996-97; and Approved the Minutes of the Regular council Meeting of May 20,1996. The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to accommodate interested persons in the audience. A recommendation to authorize the city Administrator to execute an Agreement for Charitable Transfer of Land to the City and Agreement of Purchase and sale of property located northerly of Burchell Road, Gilroy, APN 783-06-004; 005; 006; 007; 008; 009; 010; and 783-13-003, Day Ranch, re: Golf Course purposes was noted and explained by city Administrator Baksa, community services Director Connelly and Kathy siple, representing Berliner, Cohen. Mr. Kip schultheis, representing Gene Bates Architect addressed the Council and explained the preliminary design of the proposed project. Mr. Gary Gilmore, property owner, addressed the council and explained the history of the property. Mr. Bill Gates, Attorney for the property owner, addressed the council and thanked the city for its cooperation. Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by Councilman Valdez and carried that the city Administrator be authorized to execute the Agreements as recommended. city Administrator Baksa explained the future steps to be a financial analysis and hire a firm for same; land use issues to be complete by March 1998; and options regarding construction and operation within 18-24 months. The Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda. city Administrator Baksa presented and explained a recommendation to award the bid of Gary Thompson in the amount of $29,886.00 for senior, Center ADA Improvements. Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by councilman Valdez and carried that the bid of Gary Thompson in the amount of $29,886.00 be awarded for the senior Center ADA Improvements as recommended. The Hearing to consider an appeal on the decision of the Planning commission regarding a conditional Use Permit pursuant to zoning ordinance section 15.20 and 18.30 to allow the operation of a card Room in the C3 (Shopping Center commercia~) Zoning District, at 353 E. lOth street, suite F and G, R. J. Dyer, General partner, Orchard Center Investors, Applicant, CUP 96-01 was continued to August 5, 1996 requested by the applicant. The public Hearing to consider a Tentative Map request to subdivide a parcel approximately 5.67 acres into a 12 lot single family residential subdivision, plus one remainder lot, Robert walsh & Son, Applicant, TM 96-03 was continued to July 22, 1996. The Planning commission continued the matter to July 11, 1996. Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by councilman Morales and unanimously carried that the reading of an ordinance of the City of Gilroy amending sections 50.62(b)(3) and (b)(4) of the zoning ordinance relating to the Residential Development ordinance, z 96-04 be waived and read by title only. (Public Hearing held 5-20-96.) Motion was made by councilman Springer seconded by councj ~man valdez that the ordinance be introduced and published by ti~le and summary. Ord.re: Z 96-01 Ord.re: Z 96-01 Ag.study Task Force Res.96-38 walton 6323 Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by council- lman springer and unanimously carried that the reading of an ordinance of the city of Gilroy amending sections 18.30, 19.30, 22.30, 31.21, 31.51 and adding section 37.90 to the zoning ordinance; z 96-01 be waived and read by title only. (Public Hearing held 5-20-96.) Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by councilman springer that the ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by council- woman Rogers and unanimously carried that the reading of an ordinance removing the Historic Neighborhood designation from 7496 Hanna street Z 96-01 be waived and read by title only. (Public Hearing held 5-20-96.) Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by councilman springer that the ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. A recommendation to approve recommendations from the south county Agricultural study Task Force's proposed strategies to balance planned growth and agricultural viability was noted. The staff Report was noted and explained by planner Faus. Discussion was had by council on the matter. Autumn Arias, CEO of LAFCO addressed the council further explaining the recommendation (noting the proposal is for properties east of Highway 101 only), and answered questions of council. The Mayor noted that he believes that LAFCO is requiring more of the city of Gilroy than what they will do for the city. council requested city and LAFCO staff compile language affirming the city's position that it is not the intent to allow development past the 20 year plan, (east of Highway 101 only) regarding strategy #1 recommendation for council review and consideration. A resolution establishing a street furniture policy as a development policy pursuant to section 19.30 of the zoning ordinance was noted and discussed. Discussion was had regarding newspaper racks at the corner of Fifth and Monterey streets and if not a safety hazard, to be allowed. Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by councilman Gilroy that the reading of Resolution No. 96-38 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 38 A RESOLUTION OF THE C~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A STREET FURNITURE POLICY AS A DEVELOPMENT POLICY PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.30 OF THE GILROY ZONING ORDINANCE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, SPRINGER, VALDEZ None None ROGERS, ROWLISON, and GAGE NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: At 9:30 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. An appeal of Patrice and John walton on the council decision requiring mandatory trimming of their hedge located at 7590 princevalle street was noted. 6824 Santa Teresa Corridor The city Attorney noted there is no method for reconsi- deration under Roberts Rules of order at this date. community Development Director Allen explained a controlled intersection is one with stop signs or traffic signal; that if council considered modifying the ordinance, the code be amended to refer to a policy so that specific intersections could be analyzed and custom designed for each, and explained the Adams' intersection v. current issue. Mr. walton addressed the council explaining his reasons for appealing the council's decision and requested council adopt an ordinance similar to the city of Palo Alto's ordinance allowing preservation of historic hedges. Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by council- woman Rowlison that staff be directed to investigate considera- tion of approving a policy for certain controlled intersections and hold in abeyance requirement of the city to require mandatory trimming of the hedge located at 7590 princevalle street and proceed with requirement to correct the situation of the hedge overhanging on the sidewalk. Mr. walton withdrew his appeal. A recommendation on proposed Guidelines for sound Attenua- tion and Visual Preservation of the Santa Teresa Boulevard corridor was noted and further explained by planner stice. phil Buchannan, chairperson of the Santa Teresa Boulevard Task Force addressed the council in regard to said Task Force and volunteered to be a member of the proposed Recreation Task Force if formalized. sherri stuart, member of the Santa Teresa Boulevard Task Force, addressed the council and encouraged council to not preclude the west side of Santa Teresa Boulevard for jogging and bicycle paths. Lynn Lockhart, 7664 Los Padres Court, addressed the council and requested jogging/bicycle paths adjacent to any highway or boulevard and volunteered to serve on the Recreational Task Force if formed. Pamela Jones, 1435 Falcon Court, addressed the council and presented petitions requesting jogging/bicycle paths on Santa Teresa Boulevard. Richard Young, 7671 carmel street, addressed the council urging establishment of a Recreation Task Force and volunteered to serve. Todd Perkins, 1176 Petersen Drive, Parks & Recreation commissioner, addressed the council and applauded efforts of the Task Force and urged establishment of a Recreation Task Force and volunteered to serve. sal Tomasello, 1296 chesbro Way, addressed the council and encouraged creation of a Recreational Task Force and volunteered to serve. Kathy Roney, 1627 El Dorado, addressed the council and noted numerous persons using Santa Teresa Boulevard to jog/walk the area and volunteered to serve on a Recreational Task Force. Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by councilwoman Rogers and carried that the recommendation of the Task Force be accepted and that a Recreational Task Force be established as recommended to investigate east and west sides of santa Teresa Boulevard to provide at a minimum, class 1 Bicycle Paths and Jogging Paths and requested the city Attorney investigate moratorium on the zoning ordinance and temporary measures to be attached to the conditions of any tentative map. 602r-- J J Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by council- man Gilroy and carried that the Guidelines for sound Attenuation and visual Preservation of the Santa Teresa Boulevard corridor be adopted and a Recreation Task Force to study jogging/bicycle paths on the east and west sides of santa Teresa Boulevard be created. SCRWA Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by councilman Morales and carried that Councilwoman Rogers be appointed as alternate representative of the city council to the South county Regional wastewater Authority as recommended by the Mayor. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. Mr. Cecil Taylor, 7290 orchard Drive, addressed the council in regard to the purchase of land, Day Road Ranch re: Golf Course purposes. city Administrator Baksa explained the request and noted that a copy of a Financial Analysis and study for an 18- Hole Golf Course would be available for his review. council took no action on a request of the city of Monte Sereno for endorsement of their request for considerations if Moffett Field is granted authorization for cargo Flights. The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same: Customer service: Gilroy visitors' Bureau in appreciation of city'S participation in welcoming Tecate Delegation; community services Director's Inter-office Memo in appreciation of Finance Division staff; Fleet Manager Inter-office Memo in appreciation of Facility Maintenance supervisor and staff; citizen in appreciation of B.L.E.S. and community Development staff; city of Morgan Hill in appreciation of Administrative secretary for oral Board participation; city of Hollister in appreciation of Fire Department's Assistance; Proclamations issued by Mayor Gage: Endorsement of character Counts Program of u.s. conference of Mayors; Recognition of Dr. Donn Gilbert, Gilroy Unified school District Retiree; Day of the African child; city'S response to Gilroy Unified school District re: Telecasting school Board Meetings; city'S response to Legislative Bills; League of california cities Legislative Bulletins #21 & #22 Legislative summary update, June 6, 1996; The Global Network Trend Letter Article re: Economy, Business, Technology, society and the world; Monthly Report of Long-Range Applications and RDO Activity, May 29, 1996; Neighborhood Informational Meeting, June 12, 1996 re: Engineering Feasibility study of Las Animas park for changes to pond and Drainage Channel; 6826 plan.com. 6-6-96 SCRWA Adj rnmt. Concerned citizen re: planned Growth and Agricultural viability; Minutes of the Gilroy Downtown Development corporation Board of Directors' Meeting of April 3, 1996; Concerned citizen re: South county Agricultural Task Force's Recommendation; and walton Hedge at princevalle and Fourth Streets: Report on possible problem areas correcting visibility; city's response to council's action allowing schedule for compliance. The Report of the Planning commission Meeting of June 6, 1996 was noted. The Minutes of the South county Regional Wastewater Authority Meeting of May 21, 1996 were noted. city Administrator Baksa noted an update on the Water Conservation Program. Discussion was had whether charter Amendments would be applicable for the statewide General Election of November 5, 1996. (Council directed staff to prepare a resolution requ$sting the services of the Registrar of voters.) city Administrator Baksa noted the Year-End Report re: Adopt-A-school Program. Councilwoman Rogers requested that the city'S Youth Center be included in the program. city Administrator Baksa noted a proposed Joint workshop with Planning commission/city council re: the Housing Element and requested same be scheduled after the August Recess. Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by councilman Gilroy and carried that the regular council meetings of August 19 and 26, 1996 and December 23, 1996 be cancelled. city Administrator Baksa requested council insert the policy on Economic Incentives with their binder on city policies. councilwoman Rowlison noted the Public Forum on June 18, 1996 re: the Arts & culture plan at the Gilroy Arts Center on Eigleberry street from 7-9 p.m. councilwoman Rowlison donated a poster to the city regarding the recycling of certain materials. councilman valdez reminded council of the Santa clara county cities Association Program June 24 with Dr. Ronald Heifetz. councilwoman Rogers noted the visitors' Bureau's spice of Life cards to be issued to non-residents. councilwoman Rogers noted a successful Antique Faire on Monterey Street and thanked all participants and volunteers. councilman springer noted a successful Downtown Summit Meeting noting the next meeting June 24 at the chamber of Commerce office. At 11:43 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. ;r:;;t;1: Susanne E. steinmetz, Ci~