Minutes 1990/10/01
Regular Meeting
October 1, 1990
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:07
p.m.
Invocation
It was noted that the scheduled Pastor to give the
Invocation was not present.
Posting
Agenda
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
September 27, 1990 at 9:02 a.m.
Roll Call
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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, Phyllis A. Ward and
Jolie M. Church, Public Safety Communicators I; Patricia Bentson,
Secretary-Planning Department.
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 26, 1990 were distributed.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that Council reaffirmed their support of
Phase I, which includes Consultant fees of $12,000.00 and
miscellaneous expenses of $1,500.00 plus two surveys estimated to
be $6-7,000.00. Councilmembers: Gage, Mussallem and Nelson voted
"no" on the motion.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of
August, 1990 to Ellen Bellairs, Gilroy Senior Center
Receptionist-Secretary.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to Patricia
Bentson, retired Planning commissioner.
The Mayor presented Certificates to Citizens assisting at
an accident scene. The family of the victim also presented
plaques, flowers and T-shirts in appreciation. It was noted that
a Fund Raiser was scheduled for October 6th and 7th at the Town
Plaza Parking Lot for the victim.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Gage 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 17, 1990;
Approved waiver of the municipal license for March of Dimes
for their annual Solicitation of Funds October 1, 1990 through
September 30, 1991;
Accepted improvements for Ochoa Seeds, 230 Mayock as
recommended.
The Fire Department and Sparky announced Fire Prevention
Week and invited Council to the Bucket Brigade October 13, 1990
at Noon, and presented Council with T-shirts celebrating Fire
Prevention Week October 6-l3, 1990.
City Administrator Baksa noted a report and recommendation
on bids received for the Shooting Range Improvement Project 1990-
2 further explaining same. Councilman Mussallem noted that he
would not take part in the discussion nor action on the matter
due to a conflict of interest.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the bid of Trinchero Construction in the
amount of $35,361.00 be awarded as recommended for the Gilroy
Shooting Range Improvement Project 1990-2.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing to consider revision and adjustment of
Winter Rates and Charges for Municipal Water Service.
A letter from Ann Zuhr regarding suggestions concerning the
drought was noted.
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City Administrator Baksa gave the Staff Report noting that
the proposed Resolution is a follow-up from the Council's wishes
at the last regular meeting to eliminate winter rates, noting the
current rates would remain for the winter.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
Mr. Ben Griffin, 6400 Hastings Place, addressed the Council
and was concerned and opposed to the tier rates.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter. There was no comment from anyone
in the audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 90-70 be waived and
that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 70
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING
RATES FOR WATER SERVICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1990, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
NELSON, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
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City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation on
Gilroy's Tree Preservation Program (M 90-6) further explaining
same. Council requested under Section 6.2 "may" be inserted for
"shall".
Council approved Staff's recommendation as recommended by
the Planning Commission and approved by the Parks & Recreation
Commission with "may" being inserted for "shall" under Section
6.2. Councilmembers: Mussallem and Nelson voted "no" on the
motion.
Council continued their review of RDO Sewer Allocations,
further explained by City Administrator Baksa and Senior Planner
Myer.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter. The following addressed the Council on
the matter:
John M. Filice Jr., representing Lyon/Glen Lorna/Arcadia;
David SanChez, representing Country Estates; and
Ted Schaal, representing Long Meadow.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez to approve RDO 81-4 Price request for sewer
allocation for 10 units and failed by the following Roll Call
Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Kloecker, Valdez and Hughan; Noes:
Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Mussallem and Nelson.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that written proposal from John
Filice as presented orally be submitted to be reviewed by Staff
and the City Attorney to determine if said proposal is feasible
and whether action can be made at this time to proceed with a
Tentative Map or not.
Council deferred action to extend the City Hall Architect
Contract as recommended.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
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Mr. Rick Mello, 7330 Orchard Drive, addressed the Council
in regard to the City Hall Construction Project regarding posting
of permits, plans, etc. at the site.
Mr. Tim Gavin, Long Meadow Drive, addressed the Council in
regard to a problem with his driveway not matching up to the
approach, further explained by Director of Public Works Allen.
Mr. Lou Tersini, representing Arcadia Development,
addressed the Council noting that they will reconcile the problem
and are willing to rectify whatever is determined by the State
Licensing Board.
Councilman Kloecker requested that the matter of non-
conforming driveways in the development be agendized as a status
report of each and every location and what is being done to
rectify the situation.
Ms. Lani Havens, representing William Lyon, addressed the
Council noting that these developers are attempting to locate the
problem driveways in their development but have not sent letters
to any of the property owners as of this date.
Mr. Tim Gavin addressed the Council and noted that he had
not received a reply from Arcadia Development to any of his
certified letters, noting that his first letter was dated March
11, 1990.
Councilwoman Nelson left the Council Chambers at 10:09 p.m.
and returned at 10:15 p.m.
A request of Mr. Roark Cooper concerning an existing pole
sign at 7920 Monterey Street and Staff report and recommendation
was noted and further explained by Mr. Cooper.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that Mr. Cooper be encouraged to resolve
the problem with Staff and in any event authorized him to proceed
with a variance application, if necessary at no fee.
City Administrator Baksa presented the wording of a future
utility easement through Christmas Hill Park property
recommending approval of same.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that the future utility easements
through Christmas Hill Park property be approved as presented.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Minutes of the Visitor's Bureau Advisory Committee Meeting
of August 9, 1990 and August 1990 Financial Statement;
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan: Fire Prevention Week
- October 6-13, 1990; Commendation to David Andrew Lewis - Eagle
Scout; and 1990 Business of the Year;
Commission and Board Appointments effective January 1, 1991
to expire January 1, 1995;
City's Nomination of Chairman of Congestion Management
Agency Board;
City'S letter to Commercial/Industrial Under Users of their
Sewer Capacity;
Tenth and Church Streets Traffic Signals Schedule;
IGC-A-Gram re: Ridge Trail Events;
Assemblyman Areias re: Earthquake Preparedness; and
Monthly Cash and Investments Report, August 31, 1990.
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The Minutes of the Gilroy 2000 Steering Committee Meeting
of September 19, 1990 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa had no update on the Water
Conservation Program.
City Administrator Baksa suggested November 15, 1990, 5-
6:30 p.m.'as a City/School Liaison Committee Meeting.
Councilmembers: Mussallem and Nelson noted that they would not be
able to attend on the suggested date. City Administrator Baksa
noted that he would attempt to reschedule same.
City Administrator Baksa noted the close of escrow for the
recently purchased properties adjacent to Christmas Hill Park.
City Administrator Baksa noted the League of California
Cities Call to Action re: "Operation Budget Freedom" to eliminate
City involvement in State Budget and repeal County charges for
booking fees and property tax collection and noted no response on
same from local legislators. Council requested the matter be
agendized at the next regular meeting.
City Administrator Baksa noted the hiring of new employee,
Christina Pitsch as Public Information Technician.
The Mayor noted that she would be out of the Country
October 3-20, 1990 and requested Council reschedule the RDO Study
Session from October 8th to November 12, 1990. (Rescheduled for
November 13, 1990, due to the 12th being a Legal Holiday.)
Councilman Gage noted he has a copy of Marsh Lands-Wet
Lands, Keeping Open Spaces for consideration in designing and
planning if any of the Council desire to review same.
Councilman Kloecker noted that the City of Gilroy is the
first California city to recycle polystyrene further explaining
same. Councilman Hale suggested that an up-date of recyclable
materials be noted on the City'S utility bills.
Councilman Gage inquired of those Councilmembers
participating in the Bucket Brigade.
Mayor Hughan noted a newspaper article of Gilroy regarding
its garlic, wine and parks.
Councilwoman Nelson inquired about the City's
recommendation on processing applications in Planning and Public
Works Departments. Director of Public Works Allen gave an up-
date on the Committee that is studying same.
Councilman Mussallem concurred with the City'S letters to
Commercial/Industrial Under Users of their Sewer Capacity.
The following meetings were noted:
Annual League of California Cities Conference, October 21-
24, 1990;
Gilroy City Council Study Session, October 29, 1990 - 7:00
p.m., Gilroy Senior Center re: Discussion of City Annexation
Policy;
Noted South County Housing Open House - Wheeler Hospital
Bldg., October 4, 1990.
At 10:45 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to the continued Closed
Session from 7:30 p.m. re: Personnel Matter and Possible
Litigation and reconvened and further adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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