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Minutes 1985/04/01 5134 Roll Call Emp. of Month Consent Calendar April 1, 1985 (Out of Order) Gilroy, California Mayor Hughan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by Her Honor Mayor Roberta H. Hughan at 8:04 p.m. Present: Council Members: Sharon A. Albert, Donald F. Gage, Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, John E. Pate, Pete Valdez, Jr., and Roberta H. Hughan. The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month Award to Ralph Hernandez, Parks & Recreation Department. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Pate that the following item under the Consent Calendar be approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Albert, Gage, Kloecker, Mussallem, Pate, Valdez and Hughan. Minutes Bids re: 3-Wheel Traffic Veh. - - Bids re:l'Iater & Storm Dr. Proj. 85-1 Pub.Hear. re: RDO numerical Limits j~ ....... Res. ;~85-17 - Pub.Hear. re: Solid tvaste Mana<3p.. P J_ an Revision - 5135 Approved the ~'linutes of the RerJ1l1ar COlDv::ill"!eet:ing of March 18, 1985. Ci ty A~inistfatQr Ra~sa pr~se!lted..a regommp.ndai:.ion for award of a bid to Turf ~nd Industrial Equipment for a three-wheel traffic vehicle for the Police Department. Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman r::c_ge and carried that the hid of 'T'urf and Industrial Eouipment be awarded in the amount of $6,769.40 as recommended. City Administrator Baksa presented a recoro~erdation for award of a bid to Edward Pestana in the amount of $165,764.00 fr))" the Water and S'corm Drain Improuement Project 1985-1. Motion was made by Councilman Mussalle~ secondec hy Councilman Gage and carried that the :!::>id of Ec'hirard ,T. :Oestana in the amount of $165,764.00 for the Water and Storm Drain Improvement Project 1985-1 be awarded as recommendp.d. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing req~ired to establish numberical limits for residential dwelling units to be iss~ed buildin0 permits fer 198n, ~987 and 1988. City Administrator Baksa presented and explained the Staff Report. The Mayor asked fi there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the matter. Mr. Paul Stm.;rart, re:;:>resentinq the Building Industry Association, addressed the Council requesting that any excess sewer capacity from commercial/industrial development be reallocated to sor~:e of the resi- dential units. The Mayor asked' if there '."as. anyone <=urther in ele audience wishing to speak. There were no further comments from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by CouncilInilnMussallem. s88onl-':.ed by Councilman Gage and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was m03.de by Councilman Gage seconc1ec" r'y Councilwoman Albert that the readir.q of R.esolution ;"0. P5-li be ~.va:Lve(? and that it be adopted. RESOLUTIO~ NO. 85 -17 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING NUMERICAL LIMITS FORP.ESIDENTIAL DWELLIJ.\fG l.j'NJ:TS TO,BE ISSUED ?UILDING PERMITS FOR EACH OF THE YEARS 1986," 1987 and 1988. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ls.t day of April, 1985, ~JY the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL i'1EM3ER..S: l"LBERT, GAG3; KLOECY-.:cR, !'IUSSA.:C,LEM, PATE, 'lAL2EZ and Hr;GH1,j~ NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE (208 max. dmel7Jng wn:ts - lP86; 0 -.1.987; and 0:.,.. 1.988)' The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to consider approval of the lC)'34.revision of the County Solid Waste 'Management Paln~ The summary and infornation Cl.ocunent pnwiously distributed March 14, 1985, was noted. City Admini:Tcrator Baksa presented an(1 .further explained the St2,ff Report. The Mayor askec. if there was nnyone. in the. A.ud.ience wishing to speak for or against the proposed revision. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mussallem and carried that the public hearing be closed. 5136 Res. #85-18 Rent Control Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Negative Declaration be considered and approved. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mussallem that the reading of Resolution No. 85-18 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 85 - 18 .. THE'CITX O~.GILROY APPROVINc;_THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SANTA CLARA RESOLUTION OF 1984 REVISION COUNTY . PASSED AND ADOPTED this lst'day of vote: AYES: ..... April, 1985,.-by the following ...- NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN COUNCIL MEMBERS:'NONE COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE Noted the Staff Report regarding the Rent Control issue, further explained by Bill Faus, Planning Department. Letters from James M. Callahan, Western. Mobilehome Associa- tion, Operation Sentinel Fair Housing, and Manu~acturing'Housing Education Trust regarding the Rent Control Issue were noted. The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing to speak on. the matter. Mr. Valeriano Saucedo, Director of California Rural Legal Assistance, addressed the CouIicil requesting further study and offering assistance to the Planning Staff, etc., to further study the issue. Ms. Mary Ellen Rocha, Operation Sentinel, addressed the Council offering assistance' from her group. ...... Mrs. A. R. Jensen, Mobile Home Park - Tenth Street, addressed the Council noting that the tenants have no where to live if the rents continue to increase. ii;o.,;.,. Ms. Donni Grotte, Tri-County Apartment Association, addressed the Council and clarified the relationshig with Operation Sentinel noting that they. work with Operation Sentinel, PAAIRS, Santa Clara County Information and Referral, and the County of San Mateo in voluntary mediation programs without binding arbitration. She fur- ther recommended that the options of the mediation be thoroughly examined prior to Council action. Ms. Jennifer Kirby addressed the Council noting that she is working with the Emergency Housing Consortium of Santa Clara County and on the Board of Directors of South County. Collective and is speaking as a resident of Gilroy, not representing these organiza- tions. She further inquired about the Staff Report, further ex- plained by Planning Director Dorn. Mr. Paul Stewart, Building Industry Association, addressed the Council requesting Council to move cautiously because this is not a short-term prOblem. Mr. Brian Cunningham, 7240 Ticonderoga Place, addressed, the Council supporting the concept that additional study is needed. He suggested that part of the study include new multi-family units - package sewer plants to solve the problem on an interim basis; noting that he is opposed to rent control. ...... ~ Mr. John Hoffmire, American Diversified, addressed the Coun- cil concurring with Mr. Stewart and Mr. Cunningham, noting that to encourage more aprtment development, it would be negative to adopt a strict rent control program for the City. Mr. Jack Kazajian, 831 Third Street, addressed the Council opposed to rent control. 5137 Mr. Ron Gurries addressed the Council, opposed to rent control. Mr. Ted Schaal addressed the Council, opposed to rent control, noting the fact that this issue has already caused landlords to increase rents before rent control is in effect in Gilroy. Ms. Donna'Burks addressed the Council requesting Council assis-. tance for landlords to' only increase rents gradually.' .... Mrs. Frances Light, Mobile Park - Tenth Street, addressed the Council noting that rent increases are exorbitant and prohibitive for individuals to purchase mobile home park spaces. The Mayor asked for percentages of increases in the Tenth Street Mobile Home Park. Mrs. Light indicated that she could provide this information. - Mr. Carmen Patane, 8750 New Avenue, addressed the Council opposed to rent control. Discussion was had by Council. Staff was instructed to further study and expand the report regarding the issue of mediation and arbi- tration and how this would apply to mobile home parks as well as apart- ment units. Unable to set a Study indicated that she would set the meeting when scheduled. Counci Z ChambeY's.) Session date on the matter, the Mayor a date and notify interested parties of (LateY' set faY' ApY'iZ 22, 1985, 7:00 p.m., Council noted their interest in the Los Angeles Rent Control Study when available. Nob Hill Family Park The Mayor asked for presentations by members of the public. Mr. Geary Coats, representing Nob Hill Family Park, specifically Michael Bonfante, addressed the Council and explained the progress of their proposed project on Hecker Pass Highway. -- Councilman Pate noted that he would not take part in the discus- sion nor action on the matter due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Coats further explained the proposed sewage on-site reclamation plans for the project as well as the mitigation measures of Council con- cern regarding the traffic proposed to be generated from the project. He further noted that the property owner has no objection to annexation of the property; the City, however, would not be able to proceed im- mediately because the County would not allow inclusion in the Urban Service Area and the city's sewer situation would not allow them to proceed at this time. He further requested that the City initiate the General Plan change to allow such a use in the area and requested that he be allowed to assist in preparing for this change. Mr. Coats further introduced Mr. Leo Torrato, Nob Hill Park Plan Architect. He further noted that he would obtainistorage capacity infor- mation figures for the project's sewage disposal, requested by the City Administrator. 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. ',J'>,",~ Dawn Way Reorg. 84-4. The Mayor noted receipt of a Petition from Faye S. & Robert Kishimura requesting reorganization of uninhabited territory to be known as "Dawn Way Reorganization 84-4" located west of Mesa Road at the end of a cul-de-sac called "Dawn Way," containing 2.26 acres, 100% consent, approved by LAFCO March 13, 1985. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker that the reading of Resolution No. 85-19 be waived and that it be adopted. Res. #85-19 RESOLUTION NO. 85 - 19 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PURSUANT TO DIRECTION BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO A REORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO THE DISTRICT REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1965 DESIGNATED AS DAWN WAY REORGANI7.ATION 84-4 OF THE CITY OF GILROY. 5138 Temp. Trailer E.Cervantes JPSA Com. Minutes state OES Res. #85-20 Mort. Rev. Bond Prog. 85-90 Cap. Imp. prog. Adjournment PASSED AYES: AND ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 1985, by COUNCIL MEMBERS.: Albert, Gage, Kloe<::ker, Valdez and Hughan COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE CO~CIL MEMBERi': N()~~ the following vote: Mussallem, Pate, NOES: ABSENT: City Administrator Baksa presented a request of Anita and Eddie Cervantes for an additional six (6) months for urse of a temporary trailer at 730 Dawn Way. and noted .Staffreo::ommendation approving same. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mussallem and carried that the additional six (6)' months'. for use of a temporary trailer-at 730 Dawn Way be approved expiring Sep- tember 17, 1985. - --- The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same: Proclamatiornissued by Mayor Hughan: Science Fair Week - April 22-27, 1985; Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 1985; and Victims' Rights Week - April 14-20, 1985; and endorsing Earthquake Preparedness Week - April 15-20, 1985; Planning Staff actions, dated February 14, 1985 and March 1, 1985. The Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee Meeting of March 12, 1985, were noted. City Administrator Baksa noted a State OES presentation scheduled for May 20, 1985, to precede the Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. City Administrator Baksa presented a Staff Report recommending affirmation.of continued participation in the Fourth Mortgage Revenue Bond Program. ~ Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman Gage that the reading of Resolution No. 85-20 be waived and that it be adopted. fWItII1II RESOLUTION NO. 85-20 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AFFIRMING THE CITY'S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION .IN THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PROGRAM. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 1985, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE NOES: City Administrator Baksa distributed a report on Smoke Test- ing previously presented to the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Com- mittee. City Administrator Baksa noted that the Capital Improvement Program for 1985-1990 would be presented to Council at their April 15, 1985, meeting for approval and adoption. City Administrator Baksa presented a letter from the State Water Resources Control Board informing the City of twenty days to respond to the Petition of Appeal previously filed in November 1985. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that Mr. Andy Faber be contacted by the City Attorney for a brief response. ., J Mayor Hughan noted the scheduled Team Building Workshop for the Council June 21, 22 and 23, 1985, with Nr. David Jones; location to be selected. At 10:49 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, ~~ ~'1'J ~ r"; +-"... r"1,..._1_