Minutes 1985/04/01
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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.
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Bids re:l'Iater
& Storm Dr.
Proj. 85-1
Pub.Hear. re:
RDO numerical
Limits
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Res. ;~85-17
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Pub.Hear. re:
Solid tvaste
Mana<3p.. P J_ an
Revision
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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.
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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
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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:
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April, 1985,.-by the following
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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