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Roll Call
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Regular Meeting
December 3, 1990
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7:03
p.m.
Reverend Eric Smith, South Valley Community Church gave the
Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
November 29, 1990 at 11:13 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, and Pete
Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor noted New Employees: Patricia Harrell, Public
Safety Communicator I and Isabel Eredia, Police Records
Technician I were not present for introduction.
Mr. Jack Pate, Chairman of the Gilroy 2000 Committee Task
Force, addressed the Council and gave an update on the
Committee's progress.
Councilman Gage presented an Expenditure Budget of a
similar Committee from the City of Modesto for Council
information.
Councilman Hale requested that Item "C" re: Ordinance
amending Section 12B.1(b) of the City Code defining "Secondhand
Dealer" be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion on
same.
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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, removing Item "C":
Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Nelson,
Valdez and Hughan:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
November 19, 1990;
Approved the 1990-91 Appropriations Limits as recommended;
and
Denied the following Claims as recommended: J. Martinez; L.
Hight; E. Espinoza; and R. Bryde.
Discussed the proposed Ordinance amending Section 12B.1(b)
of the Gilroy City Code defining "Secondhand Dealer" previously
introduced at the November 19, 1990 regular meeting and published
by title and summary.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez that Ordinance No. 90-25 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 90 - 25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 12B.1(b) OF
THE GILROY CITY CODE DEFINING "SECONDHAND DEALER".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1990 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HALE, MUSSALLEM and NELSON.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was noted that Council requests a report in one year to
determine if the ordinance is effective as to the recovery rate
of stolen property.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to
award the bid of DKS Associates for Consultant Services for the
Tenth and Church Streets Signalization Project.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the bid of DKS Associates be awarded
for Consultant Services for the Tenth and Church Streets
Signalization Project as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to
award bids for the modification to the Air Conditioning System at
the Gilroy Police Department.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that bids of Chemical Exhaust and
Comm-Air Mechanical be awarded jointly in the total amount of
$33,844.00 for modification to the Air Condition System at the
Gilroy Police Department as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to
award the bid of H. V. Carter for a Rough Mower for the Gilroy
Municipal Golf Course in the amount of $8,022.12.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the bid of H. V. Carter in the
amount of $8,022.12 be awarded as recommended for a Rough Mower.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for an Appeal hearing of Roark W. Cooper on the decision of the
Planning Commission regarding his Variance request, V 90-06.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by
Planning Director Dorn.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
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Mr. Roark W. Cooper, 733 Gettysburg Way, addressed the
Council further explaining his variance request noting that to
change the height of the sign would create an unnecessary
expense.
The Mayor noted a letter from Norman H. Bowman in support
of the appeal.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Nelson that the reading of Resolution No. 90-78 be
waived and that it be adopted modifying the decision of the
Planning Commission by allowing the twenty foot height of the
sign to include the conditions as set forth by the Planning
Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 78
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY MODIFYING AND
AFFIRMING ON APPEAL THE ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR AN EXISTING NON-CONFORMING 20' POLE SIGN
AT 7920 MONTEREY STREET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1990 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, MUSSALLEM and NELSON.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KLOECKER, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Noted Commission and Board Appointments effective January
1, 1991 to expire January 1, 1995 and applications received.
Council extended the deadline for applications for Parks &
Recreation Commission and Personnel Commission to December 12,
1990 at 5:00 p.m. (Appointments to be made at the December 17th
regular Council Meeting.)
Set December 10, 1990 at 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. for interviews
of the Planning Commission applicants. (Depending on another
proposed Study Session for that date.)
Noted a letter from Jim Hoey withdrawing his Planning
Commission application.
Noted a recommendation to approve the Christopher Parcel
Map on Mesa Road further explained by Director of Public Works
Allen.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried to approve the Christopher Parcel Map on Mesa
Road as presented and recommended.
Discussion was had on the Morgan Hill/Gilroy Greenbelt
concept.
A letter from Margaret Vierra to speak on the issue was
noted.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
Mr. Fred Angelino addressed the Council noting that the
proposal had some merit but not as proposed.
Ms. Margaret Vierra addressed the Council and opposed the
Greenbelt concept.
Mr. Miguel Paredes, addressed the Council opposing the
Greenbelt concept.
Ms. Joan Woods, addressed the Council noting that her
parents own property in San Martin and they are opposed to the
Greenbelt concept.
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Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilwoman Nelson and carried by the following Roll Call Vote
to oppose the Greenbelt concept and to further studies on the
matter: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Hale, Mussallem and Nelson;
Noes: Councilmembers: Kloecker, Valdez and Hughan.
At 8:32 p.m. the Mayor declared a ten minute recess and
reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Councilman Gage requested a Customer Service/General
Information Survey and to discuss same with a consultant at a
Council Study Session.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that a Study Session be scheduled with a
Consultant to discuss costs, etc. for a Customer Service Survey.
It was suggested that the session be scheduled prior to the
December 10, 1990 Study Session regarding Planning Commission
Applicant's interviews if possible. (Meeting scheduled for
December 11, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Planning Conference Room.)
The Mayor asked if there was anyone
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
from anyone in the audience.
in the audience wishing
There was no comment
A request of Ralph Zertuche for an amendment to the
Underground Utility Fee Policy to exempt development of one unit,
was noted and further explained by Director of Public Works
Allen.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson to restrict the
policy to apply to major thoroughfares at the entrances to the
City. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried by the following Roll Call Vote to authorize
exemption from Underground Utility Fee Policy to allow $2,000.00
or $107.00 per front foot, whichever is less for developers
adding one unit in a single family residential district: Ayes:
Councilmembers: Gage, Kloecker, Valdez and Hughan; Noes:
Councilmembers: Hale, Mussallem and Nelson.
(The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.)
A letter from Sue Larson regarding Falcon Cable and the
City's response were noted requesting the City notify the Falcon
Corporate Office regarding the problem with cable television as
outlined in her letter.
Ms. Sue Larson, addressed the Council further explaining
her request.
Mr. Richard Furtado, 269 Roop Road, Acting General Manager
of Falcon Cable addressed the Council further explaining the
cable system in Gilroy.
Councilman Valdez suggested a Task Force be formed of all
concerned including Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister to meet
with Falcon Cable representatives to work on the problem. The
Mayor appointed Councilman Valdez to represent the City on the
Task Force Committee. The Mayor also noted that the City would
write the Corporate Office of Falcon Cable regarding the concerns
of the citizens regarding the cable system in the City.
A letter from Jeff Martin regarding the Martin General Plan
Amendment/Vintner's Showcase, CR 87-06 was noted (scheduled
before the County 12-4-90 for continuance to their 12-11-90
meeting).
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Councilwoman Nelson noted that she would not take part in
the discussion nor action by the Council regarding this matter
due to a conflict of interest on same.
Council concurred with the Mayor's letter to the County
regarding the Martin General Plan amendment to include the
recommendations of the South County Joint Planning Advisory
Committee as outlined by Councilman Kloecker, specifically that
the project be built to City specifications and regulations.
The following informational items were noted with np
separate discussion on same:
Monthly Cash and Investments Report, October 31, 1990;
County of Santa Clara - Planning Info, Issue #90-7A;
Polystyrene Packaging Council, Inc. and News Release;
Minutes of the Visitor's Bureau Advisory Committee Meeting
of October 4, 1990; and
The Bay Vision 2020 Commission's Meeting of November 26,
1990.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of November
13, 1990 was noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the Salary Range of Administrative
Secretary of C30.5 be approved and that the job description for
Senior Police Records Technician be approved as presented.
The Financial Accounting Report of the Gilroy 2000 Steering
Committee from August 22, 1990 to November 28, 1990 was noted.
City Administrator Baksa presented an update on the Water
Conservation Program. Councilman Gage requested that the
informational reports be computerized.
Discussion was had regarding a proposed policy concerning
Housing Assistance for Department Directors and City
Administrators of the city.
Mr. Miguel Paredes addressed the Council and opposed the
City providing housing assistance to any City employee.
Council requested additional information regarding
thresholds and conditions and description of programs of other
cities prior to action on a policy.
Councilman Gage noted concern to further discuss assistance
to local businesses that return revenue to the City and provide
jobs for local residents requesting that same be agendized after
the first of the year for Staff to meet with the Economic
Development Committee for a recommendation on same to Council.
Councilman Kloecker noted that additional information is
forthcoming from the Congestion Management Agency.
Councilman Hale requested the City Staff formulate criteria
regarding non-profit organizations applying for Housing and
Community Development funding for their projects for Council
review.
Councilman Gage requested Council support the Bridge
Counseling Wine & Cheese Event on Friday, December 7, 1990.
Councilman Mussallem inquired about a report of the
conditions at the Golf Course. City Administrator Baksa noted
that he had such a report and requested Councilman Mussallem
contact him for said information.
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The Mayor noted the following meetings:
Reception for the new Police Chief, December 3, 1990,
Gilroy Museum;
City/school Liaison Committee Meeting, January 10, 1991,
Gilroy School District; and
Santa Clara County Cities Association General Membership
Meeting, December 13, 1990, Sunnyvale Hilton Hotel.
At 11:37 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a Closed
Session re: Discussion and consideration of land acquisition per
Government Code section 54956.8.
At 12:30 a.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk