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Regular Meeting
September 17, 1990
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:04
p.m.
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It was noted that the scheduled Pastor to give the
Invocation was not present.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
September 13, 1990 at 2:50 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, Pete Valdez,
Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor introduced new employees, Richard Smelser, City
Engineer and Colette Harmon, Firefighter Trainee and Promotion of
Rhonda Pellin, Administrative Secretary.
Mr. Jack Pate, Chairman of the Gilroy 2000 Committee Task
Force, addressed the Council and gave an update on the
Committee's progress. Copies of the Committee Meeting minutes of
September 12, 1990 were distributed.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that City Staff time be accounted for in
regard to Gilroy 2000 Committee Task Force. Councilmembers:
Valdez and Hughan.voted "no" on the motion.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of outstanding Service to
Dan Daniels, Senior Dance Class Instructor.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Gage, Hale, Kloecker Mussallem, Nelson, Valdez and Hughan:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
September 4, 1990;
Approved the following Development Agreements as
recommended: #90-02, Rocha Drywall, Obata Way; #90-14, Dennis
Barroza, Eighth Street; #90-31, Odd Fellow Rebekah Children's
Home, I.O.O.F. Avenue; and #90-39, Gary Walton, Liman Avenue;
Approved a sewer connection request of Jess Arias, Hecker
Pass Highway as recommended;
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Water Sup.
Tomlinson
Res.90-66
Pub. Hear.
USA
Approved a Water Supply request for Tomlinson Property
outside the City Limits as recommended; and
Adopted Resolution No. 90-66 in support for the
Benito/Clara Trail as recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 66
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF
BENITO/CLARA TRAIL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
THE CITY OF GILROY IN SUPPORT OF THE
day of September, 1990 by the
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
None
None
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider the 1990 Urban Service Area
requests totalling approximately 954 acres.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Senior
Planner Myer.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
Drs. Peter Gregor and Tino Gallo addressed the Council
requesting inclusion of 2.7 acres, USA 90-1 applicant, into the
Urban Service Area further explaining their request.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on USA 90-2 application.
Mr. David Kunes, representing USA 90-2 Applicant, William
Lyon Company addressed the Council noting that he was present to
explain any questions on their request.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on USA 90-3, J. B. Howard, Applicant.
Mr. Steve Graves, Coates Consulting, addressed the Council
representing J. B. Howard, noting his presence if there were any
questions on their request.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on behalf of USA 90-4, Al Woolworth, Applicant. It was
noted that the new owner wished approval of the property in the
Urban Service as a condition of sale of the property.
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Senior Planner Myer noted that William E. Ayer,
representative of USA 90-5 Applicant, Nob Hill Foods/Hecker Pass-
-A Family Adventure was ill and not able to be present.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the entire Urban Service Area concept. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that USA 90-1 Application of Gregor and
Gallo for inclusion in the Urban Service Area of 2.7 acres be
approved. Councilmembers: Kloecker and Hughan voted "no" on the
motion.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilwoman Nelson and carried that USA 90-2 Application of
William Lyon Company for inclusion in the Urban Service Area of
58.1 acres be approved. Councilmembers: Valdez and Hughan voted
"no" on the motion.
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Element
GPA 90-1
S.C. Co.
Pub. Health
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Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilwoman Nelson and carried that USA 90-3 Application of J.
B. Howard for inclusion in the Urban Service Area of 22.4 acres
be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilwoman Nelson and carried that USA 90-4 Application of Al
Woolworth for inclusion in the Urban Service Area of 18.1 acres
be approved. Councilmembers: Kloecker and Hughan voted "no" on
the motion.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilwoman
Nelson and carried that USA 90-5 Application of Nob Hill
Foods/Hecker Pass--A Family Adventure for inclusion in the Urban
Service Area of 853 acres be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Gage that the reading of Resolution No. 90-67 be waived and that
it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 67
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY RECOMMENDING
MODIFICATION OF THE URBAN SERVICE AREA OF THE CITY OF GILROY
WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 1990, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GAGE, HALE, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ.
KLOECKER and HUGHAN.
None
NELSON and
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.
The report of the Planning Commission Meeting of September
6, 1990 was noted.
Discussion was had on the Housing Element (GPA 90-1)
further explained by Melanie Freitas, representing the Housing
Task Force Committee.
After discussion motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson
seconded by Councilman Mussallem and not carried to eliminate
reference to tax increment funding. Councilmembers: Gage, Hale,
Kloecker, Valdez and Hughan voted "no" on the motion.
Mr. Herb Peckham, 750 La Paloma Way, representing the
Housing Task Force, addressed the Council noting that the Housing
Element proposed is a statement of intent only and if approved by
the State, final analysis and rules will have to be established
by the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that authorization be given to
forward the proposed Housing Element (GPA 90-1) to the state for
approval with the following changes: Remove reference to
"industrial" on Page 66; Add "of that time" in reference to ROO
on Page 65; eliminate "may" on Page 40 and make same a
requirement. Councilmember Nelson voted "no" on the motion.
At 8:36 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and Reconvened the
meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Ms. Suellen Rowlison, representing the Santa Clara County
Public Health Bureau, addressed the Council and gave an update on
Public Health trends and the Bureau's Services.
Mr. Art Copert, Specialist of the Environmental Health
Services, addressed the Council explaining the programs provided.
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Mr. Bob Alanis, Deputy Director of Public Health Services,
addressed the Council and further explained the services
available.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matters not on the agenda.
Mr. Roark Cooper, 733 Gettysburg Way, addressed the Council
presenting documents for agendizing same on the October 1, 1990
City Council Agenda for Council consideration.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. The Mayor reverted back to the regular order of the
agenda.
Council reviewed a report on Sewer Allocations, further
explained by City Administrator Baksa.
Mr. Gary Calvert, 455 Campisi Court, addressed the Council
requesting sewer allocation for 10 unit under RD 81-4 (Price).
Mr. Lou Tersini, representing Arcadia, addressed the
Council requesting that the Developers of RD 81-11 and 83-1
(Schaal) be allowed to propose their requested allocation from
the 220 units available, noting that Arcadia now owns
approximately 160 units of the 220 and that they are also owners
of RD 82-5 (Citation-21 units). The Mayor requested that the
Developers consider affordable housing on their proposal.
Mr. David Sanchez, Country Estates, addressed the Council
requesting approval of sewer allocation for 30 units in Country
Club Estates.
Mr. Ted Schaal, Long Meadows, addressed the Council noting
that he was in accord with developers proposing the sewer
allocations for their projects as noted and requested by Lou
Tersini, with his approval, since he is the major owner and
further noted that his project is basically affordable housing.
Mr. John Filice, Glen Lorna Group, addressed the Council
requesting that their project be deferred until next year with
the condition that the service exists but if a change occurs the
tentative maps, etc. can be acted upon. He noted that they
proposed 100% construction in 1991 but require City's certainty
that sewer service will be available in order to proceed with
preliminary plans, etc.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez that sewer allocation be approved for 10 units
requested for RD 81-4 (Price) by the following Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Kloecker, Valdez and Hughan; Noes:
Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Mussallem and Nelson. Motion failed
and it was noted that the matter of Sewer Allocations for the RDO
applications presented would be agendized on the October 1, 1990
Council Agenda.
Noted a letter of resignation from Patricia Bentson,
Planning Commissioner and accepted same with regret. Council
requested that the vacancy be filled at the regular time of the
terms expiring December 31, 1990 are filled. Council also
requested that the vacancies be agendized in October in order to
allow ample time for submitting applications.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion:
Planning Staff approvals, dated August 30, 1990;
Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc. in appreciation;
Gil2000
Com.
WaterCons.
prog.
Purchase
Property
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1990;
Minutes of the Housing Task Force Meeting of August 27,
Bishop Hoggan expressing regret;
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan: Constitution Week _
September 17-23, 1990; Emergency Medical Services Week _
September 16-22, 1990; Welcoming M. E. Lazerte High School, a
Canadian Football Team from Edmonton, Alberta; and
Petition and Staff Report on a Street Sign.
Noted the Minutes of the Gilroy 2000 Steering Committee
Meeting of September 9, 1990.
A Report on the Water Conservation Figures was noted and
further explained by City Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage to approve the third
tier for 12,0001+ gallons as presented. Motion died for lack of
a second.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilwoman
Nelson that the current water rates remain during the winter
months by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Nelson and Valdez; Noes:
Councilmembers: Gage and Hughan.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to
authorize purchase of the "Ranch Site" and "Hillside Site"
properties adjacent to Christmas Hill Park.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that purchase of the "Ranch Site" and
"Hillside Site" adjacent to Christmas Hill Park be authorized as
presented as follows: Signing of the Real Estate Purchase
Agreement, Signing of the Lease Agreement between the City of
Gilroy and the County of Santa Clara, Granting of an Easement to
the County of Santa Clara and appropriate budget amendment be
authorized for said purchase. Councilwoman Nelson voted "no" on
the motion.
Councilman Kloecker noted that he had no update on the
Recycling Program.
Councilwoman Nelson noted events of the Visitors' Bureau.
Councilman Hale requested copies of the minutes of the
Santa Clara County Cities Association be agendized for Council
information.
The following meetings were noted: Public Informational
Meeting of the Gilroy/Morgan Hill City Councils', September 18,
1990 - 7:30 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center re: Future Plans of the
Jointly Owned Sewer Plant. City Administrator Baksa noted that
he would schedule a tour of the proposed land disposal sites for
any Councilmember wishing to view same. Councilwoman Nelson
noted that she would be available after 4:00 p.m., September 18,
1990;
Joint Gilroy/Morgan Hill City Councils' Closed Session 6:00
p.m., and Special Meeting - 7:30 p.m., re: Completion of CEQA
Certification and Adoption of an Alternative for the Long-Term
Wastewater Management Plan and Associated Findings and Mitigation
Monitoring Program - Morgan Hill Council Chambers, September 24,
1990; Gilroy City Council Study Session October 8, 1990 _ 7:00
p.m., Gilroy Senior Center re: Discussion of Residential
Development Ordinance (RDO) Revisions; and Gilroy City Council
Study Session October 29, 1990 - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Senior Center
re: Discussion of City Annexation Policy.
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City Administrator Baksa noted that he has not had time to
forward letters to Commercial/Industrial under users of their
sewer capacity to determine if they would voluntarily return any
of their unused sewer allocation.
At 10:25 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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