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Minutes 1983/07/18 4900 Roll Call Intro. Ci ty Admi n . & New Empl. Consent Calendar Minutes pub.Hear.re: 1. M. - Regency Mona rch Dev. Pub.Hear. re: T.M.-T. Schaal Ord. #83-10 Redev.Agency July"18~ 1983 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council Wi)S called to order by Hi s Honor Mayor Norman B.' Goodri.ch at 8: 02 D.. m. Present: Council Members: ,Sharon A. Albert, Donald F. Gage, Marion T. Link, Robert E. Taylor, Pete Valdez, Jr. an~ Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: Roberta H. Hughan. The Mayor introduced Jay Baksa, new City Administrator. 1 - The Mayor introduced new City Employee, Harold Ritter, Jr., Fire Marshal. Moti on was made by Counci 1 man Li nk seconded by Council man Tay- lor that the following items under the Consent Calendar excluding Item "G" re: recommendation to acceot partial imorovements of Las Animas Technology Park, be apDroved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Albert, Gage, Link, Taylor, Valdez, and ?oodri ch. Absent: Counci 1 Member: Hughan: Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 5, 1983 ; Set August 1, 1983, as a Public Hearing date to consider a Tentative Map request of Regency Monarch Development Company, appli- cant, for a residential subdivision of 147 lots located on the west side of Santa Teresa Boulevard, apnroximately 2,000 feet north of Mantelli Drive, in a County A20 Zone on 32.3 acres; Set August 1, 1983, as a Public Hearinq date to consider a Ten- tative Map request of Ted Schaal, applicant, for a residential subdivi- sion of 57 lots located on the west side of Morey Avenue, between Man- telli Drive and Day Road, in an Rl PUD (Single Family) Residential Planned Unit Development District on 14.9 acres; ..... Adopted Ordinance No. 83-10 establishing a Redevelopment Agency for the City of Gilroy. .... . ORDINANCE NO. 83-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF' GILROY DECLARING THE NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN if HE CITY, DETERMINING TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES AND EXERCISE OF THE POWERS GRANTED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVLEOPMENT LAW, AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR. THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE,. LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: HUGHAN; Ord. #83-11 re: Adopted Ordinance No. 83-11 repealing City Code Section 13.40(4) Auctioneers which licenses auctioneers. Sa 1 a ry Increase Res. #83- 54 Easement Vacation ORDINANCE NO. 83-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REPEALING SEC- TION 13.40(4) OF THE GILROY CITY CODE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCI L MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ anrl GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: HUGHAN; ...... ~~ Approved a Salary Achievement Increase for one (1) City Employee, Lorna Jones, Clerk Typist I, Range 22.5 from Step D, $1,295 to Step E, $1 , 362 ; Adopted Resolution No. 83-54 of intention to vacate a portion of an easement; ,.... L Res. #83-55 Deeds & Grants Las Animas Tech. Pk. Impts. 1983 Overlay Proj. 8l St. Repair Proj. l...... ....., Gun Sale Pub.Hear. re: Zon.Ord. , Map & Dist. -- j .... 4901 RESOLUTION NO. 83-54 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE THE EASTERLY 10 FEET OF A 40 FOOT NORTH- SOUTH PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ADJACENT Tn THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF TRACT #3398. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCI L MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: HUGHAN RESOLUTION NO. 83-55 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING OFFICERS WHO MAY ACCEPT AND CONSENT TO THE ACGEPTANCE OF DEEDS OR GRANTS TO THE CITY OF GILROY AND CONSENT TO THE RECORDATION THEREOF. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by the fOllowinD vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: HUGHAN; City Administrator Baksa presented additional requirements regarding acceptance of partial improvements for Las Animas Technology Park recommend- ing an additional requirement to include after "Hell imorovements" - "final clean-up, grading, etc." Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Valdez and carried to accept oartial imorovements of Las Animas Technology Park as recommended to include the additional requirements oresented. A report and recommendation on bids received for the 1983 Overlay Project and the 1983 Street Repair and Bus Stop Construction Project was noted. Di rector of Pub 1 i c t'lorks-City Engi neer Ha.l1sen recommended award of bid to Granite Construction in the amount of $69,51,{I..00 for the Street Repair and Bus Stop Project, and award of bid to Piazza Construction in the amount of $69,722.00 for the 1983 0verlay ?roject. Motion was made by Councilman LInk seconded by Councilman Taylor and carried that the bid of Granite Construction in the amount of $69,514.00 be awarded for the 1983 Street Repair and Bus Stop Project as recommended. Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert seconded by Councilman Val dez and carried that the bid of Piazza Construction in the amount of $69,722.00 be awarded for the 1983 Overlay Project as recommenderl. Councilwoman Hughan entered and took her seat at the Council table at 8:06 p.m. An informational report on sale of guns was noted. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the continued public hearing on complete revision of the City's Zoning Ordinance, Districts, and Maps. A report and recommendation re: the Local Business Committee of the Chamber of Commerce was noted and further explained by Plannina Director Darn recommending that the word "oermanent" not be included in Section 37.31, paraqraph (BB) since it would not be enforceable. Discussion was had on the matter by Counci i . . ,.... :,.' A report re: minor correctlons to the p~oposed Zoning Ordinance was noted and further explained by Planning Directbr Dorn. The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing to sneak on the proposal. Mr. David Peoples, owner of the Nimble Thimble, representing the Chamber of Commerce local Business Committee and the Downtown Business A~~ociation, addressed the Council noting that the r~moval of the word "permanent" from Section 37.31 (BB) would prohibit outdoor disolay of mer- chandise which would oil displays in service stations and various other creative marketina Dractices that are accented world-wide. He further noted that their compromise proposed as to number of times and definition of marketing areas is a workable solution for sidewalk sales, etc. 4902 Mr. Al Youngwerth, member of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council opposed to restrictinq use of private property for disDlay of merchandise, noting that in his opinion, same would be discrimina- tory, unfai r, detri menta 1 and woul d create a tremendous hardshi p. Mr. Mike Sheehy, Ruth and Goino, A.I.A., addressed the Council noting that their previous request for the chan~e in the Zoning MaD for Arcadia/Citation property on Morey Avenue at Day Road was not in- cluded in the proposed new Zoning Map. He noted that their original request was to change from the proposerl open-space and Rl PUD Zoning to be in conformance with the General Plan and allow maximum flexi- bility for planning on the proDertv which would be R1 and RH Zoning. The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. ~ I I ........ Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Link that the Public Hearing be closed. It was noted that there may be additional persons in the audience wishing to speak Drior to closing the Public Hearing. . Mr. Dennis Murphy, Adqms Court, addressed the Council noting that he was forced to move to the Arcadia Development on the west side of the City because of the zoning on the east side of the City. He suggested that the Council should investi~ate the zoning of resi- dential property and not allow the accumulation of junk in front of residential property. He further noted concern about the exceeding growth in Gilroy; that the City appears to be more concerned with the developers than with the single family residents. Mr. David V. Stout, 1331 Fernwood Lane, addressed the Council representi ng the Ghi rl anda Property on' Chestnut/Lewi s Streets and the Harrison Property on the southeast corner of Second and Church Str~ets, noting his continued interest in the petitioner's desired zoning for both properties. It was noted by Staff that these zoning matters would require a General Plan amendment which will be discussed later on the agenda. The Mayor asked if there was anyone further wishing to speak. Mr. Bruce Sweeney, 6380 Hyde Park Drive, addressed the Council inquiring about possible expansion of the Glen Loma Industrial Park property located on the west side of the near Santa Teresa Boulevard, expanding south including changes on Thomas Road. Planning Director Dorn noted that a General Plan amendment is in process and that the Public Hearing for same is proposed in three to four months. The City Attorney noted that this public hearino is fora new oroposed Zoning Ordinance for the City, not any oarticular application. ~ - Mrs. Joan Harrison, attorney representing the Mondelli property, addressed the Council noting that in regard to the General Plan amend- ment for this proDerty, the Staff reDort indicates that the oetitioners desired zoning is M2; that it should be noted that the petitioner now has M2 on the back portion of the nroperty and commercial on the front portion and merely desires this zoning to remain. It was noted by Staff that this matter is also a General Plan amendment and would be discussed later on the agenda. The Mayor asked if there was anyone further wishing to speak. There was no further comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman Hughan and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council on the matter. ..... I I i - Motion was made by Councilman LInk seconded by Councilman Valdez and carried that the phrases, '~hich is visible from the public right- of-way" and "parking lot or other visible area" within Section 37.31(bb) be deleted. Councilman Taylor voted "noli on the motion. Councilwoman Hughan noted she would have a conflict of interest on properties included in the Zonina MaD proposal and would not be able to take part in voting on said Map,. but could participate in voting on the written material (Zoninq Ordinance). ,... i I , '-- I.... -- ..... t ~ Gen.Plan Amendments 4903 The Mayor noted that Councilwoman Hughan would be excused from voting upon any material that she felt had a conflict of interest. Councilman Link recommended that the setback requirements for Ml and M2 Zoning on Page 23-2 should be fifteen (15') for both zones. The Mayor suggested that Council defer action on the Zoning Ordinance to the next regular Council Meeting to allow Staff to prepare a list of all items that concerned citizens are not satisfied with and items that need Coun- il acti on. Planning Director Dorn noted that all but Mr. Sheehy's recommendation has been brought to Council in the Planning Department's memos and that all Public Hearing comments have been addressed. Discussion was had regarding modifications to the Zoning Ordinance and Map affecting interested persons in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilm~n Valdez that PO zoning be approved in regard to the Map for Parcel 799-01-043 located on the southwest corner of First and Church Streets to conform to the General Plan Map. Motion was made by Councilman L.nk seconded by Councilman Taylor and carried that Item II as outlined in the Planning Department memo dated July 13, 1983, ordinance additions and rewording, be aDproved as recommended. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the request of Mr. Mike Sheehy, Ruth & Going, regarding Arcadia/Citation PUD line be approved, specifically, to revert back to the original zoning for said property. Discussion was had regarding the Planning Commission's recommended changes to the proposed new Zoning Ordinance (5-9-83), specifically, Page 2, Footnote #4, further explained by Planning Director Dorn in regard to "may uti 1 i ze exi s ti ng setbacks. II Councilwoman Hughan suqgested that they should either setback six feet or let present setbacks remain. Planning Director Dorn noted that this can be reworded to accommodate same. Discussion was had regarding Section 31.52 regardinG employee parking stalls further explained by Planning Director Dorn. Discussion was had regarding elimination of findings in Section 50.61. It was noted by Planning Director Dorn that it would be inapDropriate within the middle of the Code to have a separate section noting findings. Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert seconded by Councilwoman Hughan and carried that Section 20.40 be eliminated because same is pre- sently covered under the Hazardous Materials Ordinance to be monitored by the Fire Department. Councilwoman Albert noted a typographical error re: Section 18.10. Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that Footnote #1 be changed to Footnote #2 under Adult Entertainment. Discussion was had regarding Performance Standards within Section 41 on Page 19-2. Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert Seconded by Council- man Valdez and carried that PO through HC Districts on Page 19-2 be changed from "no" to "yes." Motion was made by Councilwoman Huqhan seconded by Councilman Valdez and carried that further action on the Zoning Ordinance be deferred and Council set a Study Session where Councilmembers can put forth individual concerns. Council set Monday, July 25, 1983, at 8:00 p.m. for said Study Session of the proposed Zoning Ordinance. The Mayor deviated from the regular Agenda in order to accommodate interested persons in the audience. Planning Director Dorn ptesented and explained a report1regarding issues discussed at the first Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance revisions which need to be acted upon as changes to the General Plan rather than Zoning Ordinance changes. 4904 Visitors & Convent. Council C of C I Motion was made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman Link and carried that Staff be directed to proceed with city- initiated General Plan amendments for the fOllowing petitioners: Ghirlanda (Chestnut/Lewis Streets); Harrison (S.E. corner of 2nd and Church Streets); Mondelli (\~/Chestnut, SjOld Gilroy); Mulch, O'Brien & Adams (N/Leavesley, E/Murray); and Larson (SE/Broadway & Ca rme 1 St.). The Mayor continued with the regular agenda. A request of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce was noted in regard to thei r proposal for Greater Gil roy Vi-si tors and Con venti on Council accompanied by 1) a Policy Statement; and 2) Staff Response. IIIIIIl Mr. Bob Dyer, President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council further explaining the proDosal. Mr. Bob Infelise, Co-Chairman, addressed the Council request- ing that the City increase the transient occurancy tax an additional 4% and earmark the difference from the ~urrent 5% tax for the Visitors and Conventi on Council's budget proposed at thi s time to be in the amount of $39,500.00 for the fi rst year. .... etc. Discussion was had regardinq the Droposed Dolicy, procedure, Ms. Lila Steuck, Manager of the Best Western Inn, addressed the Council noting that the. 100% occupancy factor at her business is seasonal and that she is in favor of the Chamber's proposal. Ms. Janice Bolt, Executive Vice-President of the Gilroy Cham- ber of Commerce, addressed the Council further explaining that the Visitors and Convention Council would be attempting to establish themselves in the competitive market for those attractions that are presently in the City of Gilroy's sph~re of influence and region. She noted that thi s is an essenti a 1 acti vity in order for Gil roy to compete with surrounding cities. .... Ms. Rosetta Walski, 5401 Nicole Way, addressed the Council __ representing individual citizens, noting that she is pro-9rowth for the City, however, believes that the City should get their sewer system in order and address the over-crowded schools before makinq Gilroy a tourist attraction. Mr. Dennis MurDhy, 550 Adams Court, formerly of 8340 Forest Street, addressed the Council noting that he moved because of the motel located on Leavesley Road. He noted that he does not want Gilroy to become a congested city. He further noted that no one is for the single family resident; that Gilroy should be olanninq for the "10ng- term" rather than the "short-term" dollar such as conventions, etc. Mr. Gordon Sakai, 6520 Hastings Place, addressed the Council requesting Council to conside~ residents who live,in Gilroy and are 1 andowners. Mrs. Eleanor Frusetta, Gilroy Travel SErvice, addressed the Council noting that this proposal for a Convention Council is for small seminars, not large conventions, and that Gilroy should begin now to plan for these activities. Mr. Dennis Murphy further addressed the Council noting that he has been a resident of Santa Clara County for twenty-eight (28) years and that some of the cities in North County are now wall-to-wall cement; that he wants controlled growth for the City of Gilroy. ~ J Mr. Paul Barrish, employed at 7877-C Wren Avenue, addressed the Council noting that he resides in an adjacent town that is heavily in- fluenced by the hotel/motel trade, noting that he lives there by choice and that they have the lowest tax rate in the County. He noted that he does not find the hotel/motel visitors objectionable. He noted that he believes the character of the city will transfer to the people that vi sit it. ..... .... League of Ca 1 if . Cities So. Valley Symphony Energy Savers re : B 1 d g. Permit Fees ~j;c... ...... Plan. Com. Report 7-7-83 -- I i ... Personnel Com. 7-11-83 4905 Motion was made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that the reading of a proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary increasing the Dresent transient occupancy tax to 9%. Councilwoman Albert voted "no" on the motion. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishina to speak on any matter not on the agenda. Mr. Dan Mello, resident of Gilroy and member of the Gilroy Planning Commission, addressed the Council requesting the Council to seriously move forward with the proposed Zoning Ordinance to accommodate apDlicants with pending projects. The Mayor noted that Council has scheduled a Study Session for same on July 25 and anticipates action at the August 1, 1983, regular Council meeting. A request of the League of California Cities for a voting delegate and alternate for the annual conference was noted. Motion was made by Councilman LInk seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that the Mayor be designated as the City's voting delegate and Councilwoman Hughan as the alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities annual conference. A request of the South Valley Symphony for funds for their 1983-84 season was noted and tabled. It was noted that requests for 1983-84 city funds had been voted upon prior to adoption of the 1983-84 budget. A request of Energy Savers for a reduction of building permit fees in regard to their Solar Project was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the request of Energy Savers for a reduction in building permit fees for their solar project be denied. The following informational items were noted with no separate dis- cussion on same: Gilroy Police Officers' Association contributions; League of California Cities re: Compulsory and Binding Arbitration; Supervisor Susanne Wilson commending Police Chief Cowart; Radio Station KWSS re: "Action Line" Program; and League of California Cities re: AB 1956 Nomination Period for Municipal Candidates. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of ,July 7, 1983, was noted. Planning Director Dorn presented and explained A/S 83-22 Castlewood Commercial Properties, LTD. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Link and carried that Castlewood Commercial Properties, Ltd., PUD design review be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the Architectural and Site Control Committee as presented. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of July 11, 1983, was noted. Discussion was had regarding the GPOA request that the scoring of written examinations be monitored by a third party. Personnel Director Booth noted that the third party would be in- house to double check his scoring. 4906 Executive Session Res. #83-56 Muni. El ec. Ord.#83-12 & 83-13 Tax Rate Res. #83-57 St. Name Changes City Administrator Baksa noted a request for an Executive Session to follow this meeting regarding t1eet and Confer Process. The City Attorney presented a resolution calling a municipal election of November 8, 1983, requesting consolidation with the School Governing Board Member Election to be conducted by the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Taylor that the reading of Resolution No. 83-56 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 83-56 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFI- CERS TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF GILROY ON NOVEMBER 8, 1983, AND REnUEST- ING THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD MEr1BER ELECTION TO BE HELD IN GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, GAVILAN JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1983. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ anrl GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ..... ....... A report on assessed valuations for 1983-1984 and request to set the tax rate for Parkinq District No. 1 (First and Second Divi- sions) was noted. - . Motion was made by Councilman.Link seconded by Councilman Gage that the reading of the ordinance setting necessary revenues be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 81-12 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO PAY BONDED OR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF GIL- ROY OR ANY PORTION OR DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GILROY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-1984. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by thefo 11 owi ng vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HGUHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ..... ...... Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Gage that the reading of the ordinance setting the tax rate for Parking District No.1 (First and Second Divisions) be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 83-13 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1983-1984 NECESSARY TO PAY BONDED INDEBTEnNESS OF THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE CITY OF GILROY PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 _ FIRST AND SECOND DIVISIONS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ~ . I I I ......J A recommendation to change names of streets in Solis Rancho Sub- division, Tract #7406, was noted. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Gage that the reading of Resolution No. 83-57 be waived and that it be adopted. "",.., ~ Reg. Water Qual. Control Brd. . - .... Land Purchase re: Ci vi c Center ",... {; f ~ Stop Signs- Alexander & Martin Sts. 4907 RESOLUTION NO. 83-57 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY RENAMING J.D. CULP DRIVE "CULP DRIVE,., VOLNEY HOWARD AVENUE, "HOWARD AVENUE," DOCTOR SILVIA STREET, "SILVIA STREET, II AND JUDGE HOESCH WAY, "HOESCH WAY. II PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE City Administrator Protempore Reinsch reported on the Regional I Water Qual ity Control Board Hearing of l!uly 15, 1983, noting that a Cease and Desist Order was issued and that the City is complying with same. He further noted that Staff should be complimented for wastewater management. Councilwoman Hughan recommended that the Mayor be authorized to contact the City of Morgan Hill to determine if they are interested in forming a Citizens' Committee for input in the wastewater issues. Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilwoman Albert and carried by the following Roll Call vote that the Mayor pursue establishing a Citizens' Committee for long-range planning of the waste- water issues: Ayes: Council Members: Albert, Gage, Hughan, Link, Taylor, Valdez and Goodrich. It was noted that said committee would be planning and studying for 20-30 years in "the future. Councilwoman Hughan suggested that the committee consist of 12 to 15 members. Mr. Keith Hoff, resident of Gilroy, addressed the Council in reference to urgency of the sewer policy and inquired of the possibility of using the transient occupancy tax for sewel~ expenrlitures. It was noted that transient occupancy taxes were General Fund m0nies and that sewer expenditures are from a separate fund. Mr. Larry Pavese, 240 Old Gilroy Street, addressed the Council and gave his opinion as to how the City should acquire less expensive lands for diverting industrial wastewater. City Administrator Protempore Reinsch presente~ and explained a request to obtain appraisal and begin negotiations for purchase of pro- perty at 271 West Seventh Street for proposed Civic Center purDoses. Discussion was had regarding City nolicy on whether the Council desires to purchase additional property in the block between Sixth and Seventh Streets and Rosanna and Church Streets. Motion was made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that the-City establish a Dolicy to investigate properties as they become available in the block between Sixth and Seventh Streets and Rosanna and Church Streets for possible purchase of same. The following information items were noted with no separate dis- cussion on same: Community response to Gilroy Police services; Summary of Monthly Reports of May, 1983; Leqislative Update; and Quarterly Financial Report, ending June 30, 1983. A report on a reocmmendation to not install stop signs on Alexander Street at Martin Street was noted. Councilman Link noted opposition to the recommendation noting that there are no stop signs at this intersection whatsoever; that there was a very serious accident approximately two months ago at said intersection, and that previously, he ,presented a petition signed by approximately one hundred signatures requesting installation of stop signs at said inter- section. 4908 Res. #83-58 Budget Amendments ) Sewer Pl ant Adjournment " : Motion was made by Councilman 'Link seconded by Councilman Val- dez that the reading of Resolution'No. 83-58 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 83-58 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING AN ARTERIAL STOP AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH ENTRANCES OF ALEXANDER STREET AT ITS INTERESECTION WITH MARTIN STREET IN THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE Assistant City Administrator Reinsch presented and explainerl a request to amend the 1983-8d Budget in the amount of $11,209.00 which is a carry-over from the 1982-83 Bud0et, to reimburse the School Dis- trict in regard to pool renovation and request to amenrl the 1983-84 Budget to rent a dewatering pump at the domestic Donds to divert water out of the 566 Creek Widening Project. Motion was made by Councilman LInk seconded by Councilman Val- dez and carried that the 1983-84 Budget be amenrled in the amount of $11,209.00 for pool renovation costs c'1d $10,OJO.OO (3900) for rental of a dewatering pump as recommended. Assistant City Administrator Reinsch presented a recommendation to award a bid to South Bay Grade-All in the amount of $29,800.00 for cleaning ditches at the sewer plant. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Tay- lor and carried that the bid of South Bay Grade-All in the amount of $29,800.00 be awarded for cleaning ditches at the Sewer Plant as re- commended. The Mayor noted a Reception-Open House in the Council Chambers on July 22, 1983, at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in honor of Vickie and Jay Baksa; and Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee Meeting of July 26, 1983; Agricultural Wastewater Committee Meeting July 26, 1983, , 11 :00 a. m.; and League of California Cities - Peninsula Division Board of Dir- ectors Meeting, July 21, 1983, Hyatt Del Monte, Monterey. At 11:01 p.m., the Mayor adjourned to a Closed Session. At 12:17 a.m., July 19, 1983, the Council reconvened the meeting and further adjourned to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 28, 1983,2:00 p.m., re: award of bid for the Sewer Percolation Pond Project. Respectfully submitted, yftM~~~r/~