Minutes 1983/12/19
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Roll Call '
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord. #83-22 re:
Obata Prop.
Prezoning
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December 19, 1983
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by Her Honor Mayor Roberta H. Hughan at 8:05 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.
(Santa Claus entered the Council Chambers and presented candy to
the Council and wished everyone a Merry Christmas!)
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloe-
cker that the fOllowing items under. the Consent Calendar be approved
by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council t1embers: Albert, Gage,
Kloecker, Mussallem, Pate, Valdez and Hughan:
A. Approved the Minutes of the Regul ar Counci 1 Meeti ng of Decem-
ber 1983.
B. Adopted Ordinance No. 83-22 prezoning property located east
of the Southern Pacific Railroad and south of Southside Drive to PF
(Park/Public Facility) Zone (Obata Property);
ORDINANCE NO. 83-22
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY PREZONING APPROXIMATELY 130 ACRES ADJOINING THE CITY OF GILROY
EAST OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS, SOUTH OF SOUTHSIDE DRIVE
AND WEST OF THE GILROY SEWER TREATMENT PLANT AS )F (PARK/PUBLIC FACILITY)
ZONE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1983, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, CLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VAL-
DEZ anrl HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE;
C. Denied a Personal Injury Clai.m of t1ark Painter; and
Ord. #83-23 re:
Haz. Mater.
Ord. Amend.
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Abatement
Contract
Street
Trees
Bids re: T. V.
Sewer Main
Inspect.
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Weed Abatement
Res. #83-34
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D.Adopted Ordinance No. 83-23 amending the Model Hazardous Mater-
ials Storage Ordinance to conform to State law;
ORDINANCE NO. 83-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE rvl0DEL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
STORAGE ORDINANCE TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1983, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ
and HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
City Administrator Baksa reported on two bids received for the 1984
Weed Abatement Contract - El Camino Crop Supply and C. J. Simms - recom-
mending the bid be awarded to El Camino Crop Supply, the apparent low
bidder.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman Gage
and carried that the 1984 Weed Abatement Contract be awarded to El Camino
Crop Supply.
Councilman Gage noted that some trees along major streets have ivy
growing up them threatening the life of the trees and requested positive
action be taken to alleviate the problem. Staff was rlirected to investigate
the situation and report back to Council.
City Administrator Baksa reported on bids received for the closed
circuit television inspection of 22,000 l.f. of sewer main, recommending
the bid be awarded to Pacific Pipeline Survey for $ .35 per lineal foot.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker
and carried that the bid for closed circuit television inspection of 22,000
l.f. of sewer main be awarded to Pacific Pipeline Survey for $ .35 per
1 i nea 1 foot.
Mayor Hughan stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public
Hearing on the Report of the Fire Chief and Assessments on Abatement of
Weeds and Refuse.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
in favor of or opposition to the report. There were no comments from the
audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Kloecker
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert seconded by Councilman Gage
that the reading of Resolution No. 83-84 Confirming the Report of the Fire
Chief and Assessments on Abatement of WEeds and Refuse be waived and that
it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-84
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF
THE CH IEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH :HE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY,
THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE CAUSED BY THE
GROlJING OF WEEDS AND ACCUr,1ULATION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND
PROVIDING THAT SUCH COST SHALL CONSTITUTE ASSESS~fl,ENTS I\GAINST THE RESPEC-
TIVE OWNERS OF LAND.
PASSED ,l.\,ND ADOPTED thi s 19th day of December, 1933, by the foll owing vote:
/WES: COUNCIL ~1Et~I3ERS: ALBERT, r.,AGE, KLOECI<ER, r,mSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ
and HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
City Administrator Baksa noted a request from South County Housing
Corporation for exemption under the Residential Oev~lo~ment Ordinance for
extension of their Aspen Grove Project, further notinq the request quali-
fies for said exemption and recommended aoproval.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert seconded by Councilman Gage
and carried that the request of South County HousinG Corporation for exemp-
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Storm Damage -
Street Trees
Employee
Commendations
Pers. Com.
12/13/83
Lib. &. Cult.
Com. 11/8/83
E. Ag. Sewer
Ponds Pre-
zoning
Las Animas
Pk. 65864
Dev. Agree.
Mid-Decade
C ens u s ( 1985 )
tion under the Residential Development Ordinance for extension of the
Aspen Grove Project be approved.
The following informational items were noted:
Letter from Assemblyman Areias re: Federal Aid Interstate Sys-
tem; and
Report on recent storm damage to City trees. Council requested
a written reoort as to where the damaged trees were located, type of
trees, amount of damage, etc.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on any matter not on the Agenda.
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There was no comment from anyone in the audience. However,
Councilman Gage recommended individual commendations be sent to those
City Employees who worked overtime during the December 3 rain and wind
storm. Council directed City Administrator Baksa to send letters of
commendation to each of the involved employees.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of December 13,
1983, was removed from the Agenda for report at a later time.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
November 8, 1983, were noted. Councilman Valdez questioned the eliqi-
bility of a temporary position at the Library under the Jobs Bill Pro-
gram. It was noted that the City has no jurisdiction in this matter
but would contact the County regarding same.
(Another Santa entered the Council Chambers and distributed
candy canes to Council and Staff.)
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to proceeq
with the process to prezone approximately 32.8 acres for the new east
agricultural sewer ponds to PF (Park/Public Facilities) Zone. This
land is a replacement for the land used for agricultural wastewater
percolation taken by the Santa Clara Valley Water District during
construction of the 566 Llagas Creek Drainage Project.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mus-
sallem and carried to initiate the process for prezoning to PF (Park/
Public Facilities) Zone approximately 32.8 acres of land to be used for
the new east agricultural sewer ponds.
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Tech. City Administrator Baksa noted a request of Las Animas Technol-
ogy Park for a 65864 Development Agreement with Arroyo Development Co.,
noting that, at this time, Council is being asked to consider the pro-
posal in concept and that a public hearing will have to be held on the
matter.
City Administrator Baksa further noted that in the Dysan Agree-
ment, the trade-off for guaranteed municipal services was the creation
of jobs, while in the proposed Las Animas Technology Park Agreement,
the issue is the number of acres to be developed in the industrial park.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Mr. Paul Barrish, Project Manager of Las Animas Technology Park,
addressed the Council and further explained the proposed agreement.
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Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mus-
sallem and carried that a public hearing be set for January 16, 1984,
to consider the proposed 65864 Development Agreement with Arroyo Develop-
ment Co., relating to the development of Las Animas Technology Park.
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City Administrator Baksa presented a memo from the County Office
of Planning requesting City's interest in a possible mid-decade cen-
sus in 1985.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mussal-
lem and carried that the City of Gilroy indicate to the County Office
of Planning that we are interested in participating in a mid-decade
census in 1985.
Aerat ion
Sys tem-STP
Auto. Aid
Agreement
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Commi s si on
Appointments
Jt. Powers
Sewer Com.
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Sewer Adv.
Commi tt ee
Ci ty/Schoo 1
L i a i son
Commi ttee
Gilroy
Librarian
( J . Hyma s )
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City Administrator Baksa reminded members of the Joint Powers Sewer
Committee that they will be meeting with PRC Consoer Townsend on Wednesday,
December 21, at 3:00 p.m. in the Employees' Lounge to discuss the new
aeration system at the Sewer Treatment Plant and invited interested Coun-
cilmembers to attend;
City Administrator Baksa presented a request from the South Santa
Clara County Fire District to enter into discussions regarding an automatic
aid agreement between the City of Gilroy and the Fire District.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Fire Chief Brittain further explained the proposed agreement. Mayor
Hughan instructed Staff to negotiate an agreement with the Fire District,
to be presented to Counci 1 for approval at a 1 ater date.
Upon recommendation of Mayor Hughan, motion was made by Councilman
Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker and carried that the following appoint-
ments be made to City Commissions:
Librarf & Culture Commission: Reappointed Joan Buchanan and appoint-
ed Elizabeth Libby) Lai to four-year terms, expiring aanuary 1, 1988.
Parks and Recreation Commission: Reappointed Andree Schoutens and
appointed Ermelindo Puente to four-year terms, expiring January 1, 1988.
Planning Commission: Reappointed Daniel palmerlee and Lupe Sanchez
to four-year terms expiring January 1, 1988.
Councilman Gage reported on the last Joint Powers Sewer Committee
Meeting, noting the design and funding of the new aeration system has been
approved by the State. The Committee approved the installation of a tem-
porary aeration system to be installed as soon as possible to alleviate
the odor problem on the domestic sirle until the new system can be installed.
City Administrator Baksa noted the cost of the temporary system would be
about the same as chemically treating the ponds but would be more effective.
Councilman Gage noted the next meeting of the Committee will be January 10,
1984 .
Councilman Kloecker reported on the progress of the Citizens Sewer
Advisory Committee noting a scheduled tour of the treatment plant had to
be postponed due to rain and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Mayor Hughan asked Councilman Valdez if the City/School Liaison
Committee has discussed sites on the northwest side of the City. Council-
man Valdez reported this will be discussed sometime in January.
Councilwoman Albert noted the transfer of Gilroy Librarian, June
Hymas, and recommended a Certificate of Recognition be prepared for her to
be presented at the next Council Meeting. Council concurred.
At 9:05 p.m., Mayor Hughan adjourned the meeting, noting the next
regular meeting of the Council will be held Tuesday, January 3, 1984, as
Monday, January 2, is a Legal Holiday.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deputy i Cl erk