Minutes 1997/11/17
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Regular Meeting
November 17,1997
Gilroy, California
Mayor Protempore Valdez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Mark Wilson, The Foothills Foursquare Church, gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on November 13,
1997 at 9:50 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S. Morales, Connie
Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, and Pete Valdez, Jr. - 7:02
p.m.
Proc.-El Roble Mayor Protempore Valdez presented a proclamation to Martha Martinez for El
Roble Elementary School's 30th Birthday Week, November 17-21, 1997.
Proc.-Hunger & Mayor Protempore Valdez noted a proclamation for Hunger and Homelessness
Homelessness Awareness Week, November 16-22, 1997, which was mailed to the Emergency
Awareness Housing Consortium. Florence Trimble addressed the Council on this issue.
Week
Proc. -Operation Mayor Protempore Valdez noted a proclamation for Operation - We The
We The People - A Week of Reflection of All Who Have Served - November 16-23, 1997,
People inviting everyone to Las Animas Park to see the visiting moving Vietnam Wall.
Proc.-ChiefRoy Mayor Protempore Valdez presented a proclamation to Chief Roy M. Sumisaki
M. Sumisaki for Chief Roy M. Sumisaki Day, November 17, 1997, on his retirement.
Proc. -Connie
Rogers
Mayor Protempore Valdez noted a proclamation was presented to
Councilwoman Connie Rogers on her retirement at the reception prior to this
meeting.
Caltrain Maint. Noted the presentation by Andy Nash regarding the Caltrain Maintenance
Facility Facility.
Guadalupe
Arellano
Emp. Award
Mayor Protempore Valdez presented a Certificate of Service to Guadalupe
Arellano, Retired Planning Commissioner.
Mayor Protempore Valdez presented the Employee Award for the Month of
October, 1997, Roberta Kyle, Clerk Typist II, Planning Division, Community
Development Department.
Consent
Calendar
City Admin.
Salary Incr.
Minutes
Prop.Impf.
Tract 8962
Res. 97-60
Budget
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Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved
removing Item A re: Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfers, by the following
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S. Morales,
Connie Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, and Pete Valdez, Jf.:
Increase the City Administrator's Salary;
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 3, 1997;
Property Improvement Agreement No. 97-55, and Final Map for Tract 8962,
Eagle Ridge, APNs 810-21-003; 841-22-001, 002 & 003; 810-24-005 & 006
Eagle Ridge Development Company, LLC; and
Adopted Resolution No. 97-60 to Indemnify the State Against Hazardous
Materials Remediation for the S. P. Train Depot Rehabilitation Project;
RESOLUTION NO. 97-60
RESOLUTION TO INDEMNIFY THE STATE AGAINST HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS REMEDIATION FOR THE S. P. TRAIN DEPOT
REHABILITATION PROJECT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 1997, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, and VALDEZ
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
After assurances that the budget amendment was only for a temporary time and
would not be permanent, motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by
Councilman Morales and carried approving the budget amendment/transfer as
recommended.
Bid-Train Depot City Administrator Baksa presented recommendations to award bid of The
Rehabilitation G. B. Group in the amount of $727,443.00 for the train depot rehabilitation
project, Project No. 97-CDD-480.
Pub. Hearing
M 97-12/
AHE 97-03
(Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers at 7:48 p.m. and returned at
7:49 p.m.)
Community Development Director Allen reviewed some of the concerns
regarding the project.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilwoman
Rogers and carried (Councilman Gilroy voting no) that the bid by The G. B.
Group in the amount of $727,443.00 be awarded for the train depot rehabilitation
project, Project No. 97-CDD-480.
Mayor Protempore Valdez stated it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on an affordable housing exemption from an RDO application
pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 50. 62(b )(3), for the purpose of constructing
21 low-income housing units intended to serve the developmentally disabled, on
property located on the west side of Kern Avenue, north of Mantelli Drive, ,
presently zoned Rl (Single Family Residential), and proposed for rezoning to R3-
PUD (Medium Density Residential-Planned Unit Development). Beverly
Working/Gloria BentincklSouth County Housing Corp., applicants, M 97-12/AHE
97-03.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to continue the request to December 15, 1997, at the request ofthe
applicant.
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Pub.Hearing
Z 97-05
Canvass
Res. 97-61
Mayor Protempore Valdez stated it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a Zone Change request to rezone approximately 1.3 acres of a
larger site from its current Rl (Single Family Residential) zoning designation, to
R3-PUD (Medium Density Residential-Planned Unit Development), for the
purpose of constructing 21 low-income apartment units intended to serve the
developmentally disabled, on property located on the west side of Kern Avenue,
north ofMantelli Drive. Beverly Working/Gloria Bentinck/South County Housing
Corporation, applicants, Z 97-05.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to continue the request to December 15, 1997, at the request of the
applicant.
The Official Canvass of the Registrar of Voters for the November 4, 1997
General Municipal Election was noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 97-61 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-61
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS' CANVASS
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND DECLARING RESULT
OF SUCH ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF GILROY ON NOVEMBER 4,
1997.
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Gilroy, California that;
WHEREAS, by order of this Council a general municipal election was held and
conducted in the City of Gilroy on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 1997 as
required by law and the Charter of said City as amended; and
WHEREAS, it appears that notice of said general election was duly and legally
given; voting precincts were properly established; election officers were appointed
and election supplies furnished; and in all respects the election was held and
conducted and the votes cast thereat received and canvassed, and the returns
thereof made, determined and declared in time, form and manner as required by the
Charter of said City as amended and the general laws of the State providing for
and regulating municipal elections in said City; and
WHEREAS, the Registrar of Voters did conduct the canvass of the returns of
said municipal election and did count the absentee ballots cast thereat, pursuant to
direction and order of the City Council of said City; and
WHEREAS, said canvass was duly completed and the results thereof were
certified by the Registrar of Voters and submitted to this Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND ORDERED, as
follows:
1. Said municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Gilroy,
County of Santa Clara, State of California on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 in the
time and in the form and manner as required by law.
2. That there were established twelve (12) voting precincts for the purpose of
holding said municipal election consisting of either regular election precincts
established for holding state or county elections, or a consolidation of some or all
of such precincts, as follows:
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3951, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3951, 3966, 3969 and 3971 as established
by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
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CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3952, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3952 and 3955 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3953, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3953 and 3956 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3954, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3954 and 3965 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3957, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3957 and 3959 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3958, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3958,3961,3972,3973 and 3975 as
established by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3960, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3960 and 3978 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3962, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3962,3963,3968 and 3977 as established
by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3964, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3964 and 3967 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3970, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3970 and 3979 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3974, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3974 and 3980 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT NO. 3981, comprising state and county
precincts designated Precinct Numbers 3981 and 3982 as established by the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors.
3. The canvass of the returns of the votes cast and the counting of absentee
ballots cast in said City for the offices of Mayor and City Councilmembers and
Charter Amendment Measures D through I was duly held by the Registrar of
Voters in accordance with the order of the Council and in accordance with law and
said Registrar of Voters has executed a certificate certifYing to the results of such
canvass, which certificate is hereto attached, marked Exhibit "A" and by this
reference is made a part hereof Said certificate has been examined and is hereby
approved and adopted by this Council as the official canvass of said municipal
election.
4. The whole number of votes cast in said City of Gilroy at said municipal
election was 4,685 (including 720 absentee votes).
5. The names of the persons voted for, the offices for which they were voted,
the number of votes received by each of said persons in each of said precincts and
by absentee votes, are shown on said Exhibit "A", hereto attached.
6. The measures voted upon, the number of votes received in favor of and
against said measures in each of said precincts and by absentee votes, together
with the whole number of votes which each measure received in the entire city, are
shown on said Exhibit" A", hereto attached.
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7. At said general municipal election held in the City of Gilroy and Election
held on November 4, 1997, the following persons were elected to the following
offices:
KEVIN A. MIKE GILROY was elected Mayor of the City Council to hold
office for a term of two years, from and after Monday, November 17, 1997, and
continuing until his respective successor shall qualify.
GUADALUPE ARELLANO was elected a member of the City Council to
hold office for a term of four years, from and after Monday, November 17, 1997,
and continuing until her respective successor shall qualify.
CHARLES S. MORALES was elected a member of the City Council to hold
office for a term of four years, from and after Monday, November 17, 1997, and
continuing until his respective successor shall qualify.
ANTHONY C. SUDOL III was elected a member of the City Council to hold
office for a term offour years, from and after Monday, November 17, 1997, and
continuing until his respective successor shall qualify.
8. At said general municipal election the following measures were approved:
CHARTER AMENDMENT (MEASURE D)
Shall Section 608( c) of the City Charter be amended to clarify that YES
ordinances providing for any tax levy of fixing the rate or amount of NO
taxation take effect upon adoption only if permitted by state law and to
delete reference to ordinances levying the annual property tax?
CHARTER AMENDMENT (MEASURE E)
Shall Section 703(f), (g), and G) of the City Charter be amended to YES
clarify and establish the City Administrator's responsibilities and duties NO
to make and execute contracts for expenditures and bids and proposals
approved by the Council, to establish a purchasing system, and to submit
periodic reports to the Council regarding City agencies?
CHARTER AMENDMENT (MEASURE F)
Shall Section 911 of the City Charter be amended to rename the YES
Recreation and Parks Commission as the Parks and Recreation NO
Commission and to clarify and establish the duties of such Commission?
CHARTER AMENDMENT (MEASURE G)
Shall Section 1004(a) of the City Charter be deleted to conform to State YES
law which requires that City employees in the Competitive Service or on NO
the eligibility list be allowed to actively participate in municipal campaigns
and to hold public office?
CHARTER AMENDMENT (MEASURE H)
Shall Section 1 101 (c) of the City Charter be deleted to conform to State YES
law so that the City Administrator's budget for the ensuing fiscal year NO
does not include the levy of property taxes?
CHARTER AMENDMENT (MEASURE I)
Shall Section 1109 of the City Charter be amended to raise the YES
requirement for formal bids on public works projects from $5,000 NO
to $35,000 and to define public works projects?
9. The City Clerk is hereby directed to make out and deliver to each of the
persons elected a certificate of election signed by her and duly authenticated. She
shall also impose the constitutional oath of office and have them subscribe thereto.
10. That the City Clerk be, and she is hereby instructed to enter this resolution
in full in the minutes of this Council as a statement of the result of said general
municipal election.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 1997 by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, and VALDEZ
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
APPROVED: /s/ PETE VALDEZ, JR.
Mayor Protempore
ATTEST: /s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION RESULTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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County of Santa Clara )
I, Dwight M. Beattie, Registrar of Voters of the County of Santa Clara, State of California,
hereby declare that an election was held in Gilroy on November 4, 1997 for the purposes of
electing a Mayor, members to the City Council and submitting Measures D, E, F, G, H, and I to
the voters of said City; and to wit;
D Shall Section 608( c) of the City Charter be amended to clarify that ordinances providing for
any tax levy of fixing the rate or amount of taxation take effect upon adoption only if
permitted by state law and to delete reference to ordinances levying the annual property tax?
E Shall Section 703(f), (g), and G) of the City Charter be amended to clarify and establish the
City Administrator's responsibilities and duties to make and execute contracts for expenditures
and bids and proposals approved by the Council, to establish a purchasing system, and to
submit periodic reports to the Council regarding City agencies?
F Shall Section 911 of the City Charter be amended to rename the Recreation and Parks
Commission as the Parks and Recreation Commission and to clarify and establish the duties of
such Commission?
G Shall Section 1004(a) of the City Charter be deleted to conform to State law which requires
that City employees in the Competitive Service or on the eligibility list be allowed to actively
participate in municipal campaigns and to hold public office?
H Shall Section 1101 ( c) of the City Charter be deleted to conform to State law so that the City
Administrator's budget for the ensuing fiscal year does not include the levy of property taxes?
I Shall Section 1109 of the City Charter be amended to raise the requirement for formal bids on
public works projects from $5,000 to $35,000 and to define public works projects?
That the official canvass of the returns of said election was conducted by the office of the
Registrar of Voters in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the Elections Code of the
State of California; and
That the Statement of Votes Cast, hereto attached, shows the whole number of votes cast for
each candidate for said elective offices, and for and against Measures D, E, F, G, H and I in
Gilroy, and in each of the respective precincts; and that the totals shown for each candidate are
true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 14th day of November, 1997.
/s/ DWIGHT M. BEATTIE
Registrar of Voters
(Seal)
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CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS, NOVEMBER 4, 1997
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3951 1418 338 23.8 81 26219 80 118 191 82 12 34 142 103 132
3952 1321 408 30.9 91 6294 125 159 210 118 19 50 128 159 110
3953 1148 407 35.5 104 26 261 94 124 256 136 22 51 157 109 150
3954 1123 306 27.2 57 15 226 82 122 169 92 16 32 99 130 82
3957 1089 322 29.6 78 23217 73 86 203 82 13 29 146 103 120
3958 622 141 22.7 33 37 65 23 23 95 26 4 23 77 25 69
3960 1057 392 37.1 110 14257 101 191 234 132 22 56 126 109 110
3962 786 165 21.0 45 23 92 22 43 115 36 5 15 81 36 82
3964 1310 460 35.1 102 14 335 136 168 242 123 20 59 168 150 124
3970 1152 317 27.5 67 22217 82 126 177 97 14 31 120 97 83
3974 1166 321 27.5 81 12217 71 132 154 101 18 28 133 108 94
3981 1375 388 28.2 99 14266 80174 211 153 15 37 168 131 104
ABT 13567 720 5.3 157 11 527 201 221 366 242 49 62 193 297 235
GRT 13567 4685 34.5 1I05 2433193 1I701687 2623 1420 229 507 1738 1557 1495
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3951 1418 338 23.8 198 85 213 67 225 56 196 80 197 82 169 109
3952 1321 408 30.9 259 75 278 56 293 50 261 72 269 62 230 100
3953 1148 407 35.5 239 67 256 58 267 46 247 69 239 73 208 102
3954 1123 306 27.2 194 66 213 55 212 55 194 62 204 61 197 74
3957 1089 322 29.6 196 82 214 65 226 56 199 81 195 80 161 116
3958 622 141 22.7 67 49 76 45 86 32 73 45 67 47 61 57
3960 1057 392 37.1 268 65 297 47 295 43 270 68 289 47 229 102
3962 786 165 21.0 94 43 108 31 107 33 94 43 95 41 85 53
3964 1310 460 35.1 295 88 315 72 323 74 306 85 305 77 268 119
3970 1152 317 27.5 208 52 210 54 220 48 198 61 211 49 173 88
3974 1166 321 27.5 209 70 220 60 237 49 199 78 215 64 182 107
3981 1375 388 28.2 279 61 283 63 301 48 273 66 295 43 245 96
ABT 13567 720 5.3 445 131 456 132 490 10 1 431 151 472 100 388 197
GRT 13567 4685 34.5 2951 934 3139 805 3282 691 2941 961 3053 826 2596 1320
AB T = Absentee Totals
GR T = Grand Totals
Mayor Protempore Valdez adjourned the meeting Sine Die.
Councilwoman Rogers gave farewell remarks. She received a standing
ovation.
Councilman Valdez' daughter, Christina Martinez, spoke of the pride she has
for her father. Councilman Valdez gave farewell remarks, and also received a
standing ovation.
The City Clerk swore in the Mayor and Councilmembers Elect.
The City Clerk presented Certificates of Election to the Mayor and
Councilmembers Elect.
Roll Call Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Charles S. Morales, Suellen
C. Rowlison, Anthony C. Sudol III, Thomas W. Springer, and K. A. Mike Gilroy.
Cert. Service The Mayor noted that he had received a Certificate of Service at the reception
prior to this meeting, as a retiring Councilmember.
Council Vacancy Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried declaring the existence of a vacancy of a Councilmember Office.
Council Appt. Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to appoint Lisabeth A. Gifford to the vacant Councilmember Office,
and swear her in tonight.
The City Clerk swore in Lisabeth A. Gifford as Councilmembef.
At 8:45 p.m. the Mayor called for a recess, after which he recalled the meeting
to order.
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A/S 97-55
A/S 97-58
M 97-13
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried to appoint Councilwoman Rowlison as Mayor Protempore
from November 18, 1997 to August 1, 1998.
The Mayor noted a request for an Architectural and Site (PUD) Design
Review approval to allow the construction of 21 low income apartment units
intended to serve the developmentally disabled, on property located on Kern
Avenue, north ofMantelli Drive, currently zoned Rl (Single Family Residential),
proposed to be rezoned R3-PUD (Medium Density Residential-Planned Unit
Development). Beverly Working/Gloria Bentinck/South County Housing Corp.,
applicants, A/S 97-55.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to continue the request to December 15, 1997, at the request of the
applicant.
The Mayor noted a request for an Architectural and Site (PUD) Design
Review approval to allow the construction of a 45 lot single family residential
subdivision located on Briarberry Lane, between Rancho Hills Drive and Calle Del
Rey, zoned RI-PUD. Kaufinan and Broad, applicant, A/S 97-58.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin noting
the recommendation for approval and removal of condition # 11.
Barry Freeland, Kaufman and Broad, stated that most of the backyards will
exceed 15' in depth. In answer to a question regarding recent dissatisfaction with
Kaufman & Broad homes, he noted that they have made several changes including
appointing a new area manager and better customer service.
John Donahoe, Kaufman and Broad, noted that the rear yard deviation request
has been withdrawn.
Craig Gartman questioned what the start and finish dates are for the project.
He requested a traffic study be done for the area of Pheasant Drive and Calle del
Rey for construction ofa three way stop.
Planner II Durkin stated that a traffic study had been done and noted that the
warrants were not met.
Discussion was had regarding construction hours and traffic in the area.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, secunded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving the request,
including conditions listed in the staff report, deleting condition # 11, and adding a
condition limiting construction hours to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with no construction on Sunday, and on
condition # 1 0 to include the restriction not to intrude on the sideyard setbacks
with any obstructions as outlined in the letter from Kaufman and Broad dated
November 7, 1997 with respect to fireplaces or air conditioners.
The Mayor noted a request for determination involving a proposed project that
would allow more than a single residential unit within a project on property zoned
Cl (Neighborhood Commercial), located at the northeast corner of Fifth and
Eigleberry Streets. Custom One, Inc., applicant, M 97-13.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Planning Services
Manager Faus.
Community Development Director Allen stated that the two hour parking
limits on Monterey Street from Fourth to Seventh Streets and side streets to
Eigleberry Street are enforced on a complaint basis only, but noted that he will
look to see if the signs are down.
Gloria Pariseau reviewed the proposed project.
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Bill Lindsteadt, Economic Development Director, stated that the project was
received favorably by the Economic Development Corporation and the Gilroy
Downtown Development Corporation.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried to approve Option 2A.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
The following informational items were noted with no specific discussion on
same:
Customer Service:
Note of gratitude from Gilroy Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for
assistance in making the "Walk to Burger King" a reality;
Letter from John W. Wilton wishing Chief Sumisaki good luck in his
retirement;
Letter of appreciation from Gilroy Unified School District Superintendent
David Alvarez for a presentation by the Gilroy Police Department;
Letter of thanks from Maria Schwartz, City of Santa Cruz, for City Employee's
participation on an oral board; and
Letter of thanks from Olga Medina Salazar, City of Hollister, for City
Employee's participation on an oral board.
Informational items:
Community Development Department - Planning Division Monthly Report of
Long-Range Applications and Status ofRDO Allocation & Activity;
Drought Alert Calculations, Summary of Monthly Water Production,
September, 1997;
Article from Western City Magazine, League of California Cities, November,
1997, What's Neededfor Public Safety;
Letter from the City of Gilroy to The Honorable Bruce McPherson Requesting
Retaining the Navy Air Reserve VP-91 Squadron at Moffett Federal Airfield;
Article from Governing Magazine, October, 1997, Privatization - Revenue in
the Rough;
Article in the November 7, 1997 Gilroy Dispatch Regarding Graffiti
Eradication Program; and
Gilroy Visitor's Bureau Minutes of September 11, 1997 and October 9, 1997,
and Financial Recap July, 1997 - September, 1997.
The report of the Planning Commission meeting of November 6, 1997 was
noted.
The City Administrator distributed copies of the Street Naming Policy to the
Council as requested. He requested the Council reschedule the CDBG workshop
from November 19, 1997, and Council rescheduled the workshop to December 2,
1997 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. He noted that South County Housing has
requested the City Council and Planning Commission meet with them on
December 17, 1997, time and place to be determined. He distributed a list of
advisory committees that will need appointments. He asked that Councilmembers
give their appointment requests to the Mayor. He stated that he had copies of the
1998 Employee Wellness calendars for sale.
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City Attorney Callon noted for the Council and also for the public, legislation
requiring no smoking in bars, bar areas and gaming clubs effective January 1,
1998.
The Mayor stated that he looks forward to working with the new
Councilmembers. He commented that the moving Vietnam Wall is at Las Animas
Park, with the major event scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 11 :00
a.m., with Jay Vargas scheduled to speak. He noted the City-wide Christmas
program scheduled the day after Thanksgiving, beginning around 5:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Rowlison stated that there is a citizen's advisory committee
meeting tomorrow at noon regarding the California Conservation Corps.
Councilman Morales noted a blood marrow testing drive being conducted for
Pastor Malcolm MacPhail and also the yearly kettle drive for Salvation Army.
Councilman Sudol thanked the members of the community for this
opportunity.
Councilmember Gifford thanked the Council for the vote of confidence.
Councilmember Arellano thanked the public for their vote and allowing her to
serve them. She stated that she will not be at the functions for the Vietnam Wall,
since she will be out of town.
Councilman Springer noted that Thursday night Tom Carr passed away, and
stated that he would like to establish a memorial for Tom, suggesting that the
Police Department range be dedicated as the "Tom Carr Memorial Range." It was
the consensus of the Council to place this on next week's agenda.
Mini-Retreat The Mayor noted a request for a possible dinner/mini-retreat for
Councilmembers on November 21, 1997. He noted that since this date was not
good for everyone, he would choose another date, and have the event at his home.
The Mayor announced that Tom Carr's funeral is tomorrow at 11 :00 a.m.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
Reception for Retiring and New Councilmembers, November 17, 1997, 5:00
p.m., Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, California.
Tour of the Proposed new Golf Course Site for LAFCO Members, November
18, 1997, 10: 15 a.m., meet in the Planning Division, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna
Street, Gilroy, California.
Joint Retreat of the Gilroy City Council and the Gilroy Unified School Board
Members on Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Unified School
District Board Room, 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy, California regarding items of
mutual interest.
Interviews by the City Council for Applicants for CommissionIBoard
Appointments, 7:00 p.m., December 8, 1997, Gilroy City Council Chambers, 7351
Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California.
The Mayor stated that the Council will not interview applicants for the
Physically Challenged Board of Appeals, since there are only two applicants for the
two openings.
Police Department Master Plan Tour and Review, 7:00 p.m., December 10,
1997, Senior Center Meeting Room, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, California.
Adjrnmt.
At 10:08 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
~ectfullY submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk