Minutes 1988/12/19
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
New Emp.
Employee
Award
Thank you
Frisone
Consent
Calendarr
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Regular Meeting
December 19, 1988
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor called on Rev. George Minerva, Presbyterian
Church to give the Invocation.
The Deputy City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been
posted on December 15, 1988 at 8:45 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta
H. Hughan; Absent: Councilmember: Daniel D. Palmerlee.
The Mayor introduced new employees: Noble Shaw, Director of
Finance and Marlene Marino-Samuel, Account Clerk I.
The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month Award for
November 1988 to Chris Weske, Part-time Seasonal Groundskeeper.
The Mayor publicly thanked Gloria V. & Larry F. Frisone for
donating Lot 2, Tract 6408, Parkside Manor, to the City, noting a
letter will also be sent.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Coun-
Councilman Gage that the following items under the Consent
Calendar be approved (Item C was removed) by the following Roll
Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Kloecker,
Mussallem, Valdez and Hughan; Absent: Councilmember: Palmerlee:
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Minutes
Minutes
Claim-Raul
M. Sandoval
Res .88-72
Res.88-73
Res. 88-74
Res.88-75
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
November 21, 1988;
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
December 5, 1988;
Denied a Claim of Raul M. Sandoval as recommended;
Adopted Resolution No. 88-72 declaring certain weeds
growing in the City to be a public nuisance, describing weeds
which constitute such nuisance and providing for giving notice of
the adoption of the resolution by publication thereof.
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RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 72
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN
WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE,
DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE SUCH NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR
GIVING NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION BY PUBLICATION
THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: PALMERLEE
Adopted Resolution No. 88-73 amending Resolution No. 85-75
authorizing participation in the Local Agency Investment Funds by
changing city officials.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 73
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 85-75 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL
AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDS BY CHANGING CITY OFFICIALS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: PALMERLEE
Adopted Resolution No. 88-74 amending Resolution No. 88-34
authorizing officers who may conduct financial transactions on
behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 74
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 88-34 AUTHORIZING OFFICERS WHO MAY CONDUCT
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: PALMERLEE
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Adopted Resolution No. 88-75 commemorating "Vietnamese
Community Week" January 21, 1989 through January 28, 1989.
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RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 75
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROCLAIMING
VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY WEEK.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988 by the
following vote:
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Res.88-76
Imprvrnts.
Development
Agreements
Res.88-77
Comm./Bd.
Apptments.
Toxic Pol.
Council
Highway 152
Alignment
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AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: PALMERLEE
Adopted Resolution No. 88-76 honoring Jeanne Wenneberg,
Account Clerk II, upon her Retirement.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 76
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY COMMENDING
SERVICES OF MRS. JEANNE WENNEBERG.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: PALMERLEE
Accepted Improvements for Chevron Service Station, 401
Leavesley Road; Jet Gas, First & Westwood, and Water" Storm &
Parking Lot Improvements, Project 1988-1 as recommended.
Approved Development Agreements with James J. Viso, et aI,
5935 Rossi Lane; Joe Rocha, 5750 Obata Way; and Alosi
Construction Inc., Eighth Street.
Adopted Resolution No. 88-77 Supporting the Bay Ridge Trail
Concept and Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 77
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY OF SUPPORT FOR
THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1988 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: PALMERLEE
The Mayor recommended appointments to City Commissions and
Board which were approved by the following motion:
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that the following appointments be
made effective January 1, 1989 to expire January 1, 1993: Mike
M. Brem, Planning Cbmmission; Jeanne Gage, Parks & Recreation
Commission; Anthony P. Lerma, Personnel Commission; Mark Kennedy
and Laurie A. Matt, Building Board of Appeals, and the following
appointments be made to the Library & Culture Commission to fill
vacancies: E. Earl Dennison, appointment to expire January I,
1990 and Leo J. Moser, appointment to expire January I, 1993.
The Mayor also reopened for additional applications for the
Library & Culture Commission, due to the resignation of Mary B.
Lee, deadline to be January 20, 1989.
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The Mayor explained this item and her recommendation for
reorganizing the IGC.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried to support having the Toxic Policy Council
as a function of the IGC, and recommended reformulation and
permanent staffing of the IGC.
The Mayor explained this item to the students present in
the audience.
The City Engineer explained the maps showing the different
alternatives.
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Vicious
Animals
Intro.Ord.
Thank you
Crip.Child.
Society
(At 8:38 p.m. Councilman Gage left the Council Chambers.)
The City Engineer explained that with the increased traffic
the City will need to look at the Circulation Element currently
being revised.
(At 8:40 p.m. Councilman Gage returned to the Council Chambers.)
The City Engineer noted that there will be traffic signals
at every intersection on Santa Teresa Boulevard, and First Street
will come back to the City rather than being designated a State
highway. He stated that he recommends the Southern Alternative.
(At 8:43 p.m. Councilman Valdez left the Council Chambers.)
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(At 8:44 p.m. Councilman Valdez returned to the Council
Chambers.)
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Gage and carried supporting the Southern Alternative
for Realignment of Highway 152, South of the City.
The City Administrator noted that they had waited for
possible State legislation, which had not occurred.
The Public Safety Director noted that this will be used as
a tool for officers to deal with this type of situation.
The Mayor explained to the students present in the audience
that they are defining vicious animals and the animals would need
to'~e confined or on a leash, with a muzzle, with signs posted on
the premises if the animals were vicious. The Mayor also noted
that this would prohibit anyone in the City to own animals that
are trained to fight. She noted that the owners of vicious
animals would need to have insurance.
Mary Gold-Drummond, 7500 Chestnut Street, explained why she
is in favor of the Ordinance.
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Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and
that it be introduced and published by title and summary
approving the regulation of vicious animals as amended, striking
"within days of the effective date of this ordinance" from
the Insurance section.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any item not on the agenda.
Sam Bozzo, Gilroy Unified School District, thanked the
Council for allowing the transfer of sewer allocation, which has
prompted the Office of Local Assistance to approve the transfer
of lien to the new property.
The City Administrator explained that the City has not
approved a request such as this before.
Councilman Kloecker stated that the City should waive all
of these or none of them.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Valdez and the motion did not carry to approve a
requested waiver of Business License Fee and Refund.
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The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Report to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission dated
November 23, 1988;
County Planning re: Special Permit to Allow a Seasonal
Farmer's Market;
Pers.Com.
Homeless
Shelter
HCD
City/School
Liaison
Meeting
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Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control' District re:
En~ironmental Review of Regionally Significant projects;
Police Department Employee of the Month of November, 1988)
Detective John Sheedy;
Minutes of the Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation
Meetings of November 11 and 18, 1988;
Gilroy Visitors Bureau October and November 1988 Activities
and Transactions.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried to approve a Classification Title Change from
Chief Building Inspector to be Chief Building Official and a
Classification Change from Museum Aide to Recreation Coordinator-
Museum as recommended.
The City Administrator wished everyone a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
The Mayor noted that the Homeless Shelter had opened that
night at the National Guard Armory on Wren Avenue, and that the
City had loaned them cots. The Mayor noted that the Council may
be called upon to cook and/or staff the Shelter.
Councilman Hale noted that the HCD Council Committee voted
to take money from each of the Cities in Santa Clara County to
fund County staff for their assistance to the Cities. He noted
that this would be a net loss of from $10,000 to $12,000 of CDBG
funds.
The Mayor noted the City/School Liaison Committee Meeting,
January II, 1989, 5:15 p.m., Employees' Lounge, City Hall.
At 9:25 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted)
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Rhon a Pellin, Deputy City Clerk