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Regular Meeting
September 16, 1991
Gilroy, California
The Mayor Protempore led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Valdez gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the agenda had been posted on
September 12, 1991 at 10.19 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker,
Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F.
Gage; Absent: Councilmember: Roberta H. Hughan.
Mayor Protempore Gage introduced new employee: Daniel
Castaneda, Police Officer.
Mayor Protempore Gage presented the Employee Award of the
Month of August, 1991 to Kathy McHenry, Clerk Typist II, Fire
Department.
Motion was made by Councilman Nelson seconded by Councilman
Hale that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved as recommended by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers: Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Nelson, Valdez and
Gage; Absent: Councilmember: Hughan;
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
September 3, 1991;
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Adopted Ordinance No. 91-2Damending Sections 19.80,
19.102(d), 19.102(k) and 19.102(p) of the Gilroy City Code
relating to Sewer Use;
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OROINANCE NO. 91 - 20
AN OROINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 19.80,
19.102(d), 19.102(k), AND 19.102(p) OF THE GILROY CITY CODE
RELATING TO SEWER USE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 1991, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, NELSON,
VALDEZ and GAGE.
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBER: HUGHAN
Approved recommendation of Architectural and Site Review
for Demolition of Accessory Structures at 140 W. Fifth Street
(Theater Angels House) and Garage at 665-5th Street, Arthur
Chesbro House. (A/S 91-21 and 91-22);
Approved the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of
September 10, 1991;
Approved Development Agreement with Joanne and George Hall
as recommended; and
Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Firefighters Local
2805, IAAF as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation of bids
received for the Custodial Services at City Hall and Chestnut
Street Fire Station recommending award of the bid of South Valley
Cleaning Company in the amount of $33,060.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez, seconded by
Councilman Kloecker and carried that the bid of South Valley
Cleaning in the amount of $33,060.00 be approved as recommended.
Mayor Protempore Gage continued the Public Hearing to
consider a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment initiated by the City
to amend the City'S Residential Development Ordinance and Rating
Scale Section to October 7, 1991 noting that the Planning
Commission had continued their Hearing to October 3, 1991.
The Mayor Protempore stated that it was the time and place
scheduled to consider a Zoning Map Change from C2-HS (Historic
Site) to C2-HN (Historic Neighborhood) designation on
approximately 10,500 sq. ft. located at the southeast corner of
Monterey and Lewis Streets, Z 91-5.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by
Planning Director Dorn.
The Mayor Protempore asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. There was
no comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor Protempore
closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Hale and carried that the proposed ordinance be read by title
only for introduction.
The City Clerk read the proposed ordinance by title.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Hale that the proposed ordinance be introduced
approving said Zoning Map amendment, that the entire reading of
the ordinance be waived and that it be published by title and
summary by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers;
Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Nelson, Valdez and Gage; Absent:
Councilmember: Hughan.
The Mayor Protempore asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There
was no comment from anyone in the audience.
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A request of the Santa Clara County Intergovernmental
Council for endorsement of the Work Plan drafted by IGC Homeless
Task Force was noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the City of Gilroy endorses the Work
Plan drafted by IGC Homeless Task Force.
Noted a request of the City of Santa Clarita for adoption
of a formal City Policy for POW/MIA Members.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by
Councilwoman Nelson that the reading of Resolution No. 91-57 and
91-58 respectively be waived and that they be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF UNITED
170.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
OF THE CITY OF GILROY,
STATES SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
of September, 1991, by the
NOES:
ABSENT:
HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ and GAGE.
None
HUGHAN;
NELSON
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBER:
RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY,
CALIFORNIA, IN CONCERN FOR POW/MIA MEMBERS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 1991, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
VALDEZ and GAGE.
None
HUGHAN.
NELSON
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBER:
A request of Dorothy Johnson, representing the Senior
Citizens' was noted for endorsement of a Bus Route change further
explained by City Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the requested Bus Route change
be endorsed as presented. Councilman Kloecker noted that he
would draft a letter on behalf of the City requesting the local
Chamber and Downtown Development Corporation for their support.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Parks & Recreation Department in appreciation re: Handball
Tournament at San Ysidro Park;
Citizen in appreciation of Jr. High Swim Staff;
Local Resident commending Gilroy Police Department;
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan: Gilroy Chamber of
Commerce 1991 Man, Woman, Volunteer and Business of the Year;
City'S response re: Appeal to FEMA re: Gilroy LOMR dated
April 18, 1991;
Gilroy Foods in appreciation;
Santa Clara County General Plan Review Newsletter, dated
September, 1991;
Chip Seal Questionnaire;
Santa Clara County Traffic Authority re: Sales Tax Revenue;
Plan. Com.
9-5-91
JPA
8-27-91
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Filbro Development Co./Ernie Filice appealing decision of
Planning Commission denying Sign Variance of Gilroy Village
Shopping Center (appeal Hearing scheduled for October 7, 1991
Regular Meeting).
Report on EIR for the Hillsdale Rock Company Quarry in the
Flint Hills of San Benito County;
Update on Old City Hall Funding from FEMA;
Gilroy Fire Department in appreciation re: Recent Fire; and
Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation Committee Handbook.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of September
5, 1991 was noted.
The Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee
Meeting of August 27, 1991 were noted.
The Mayor Protempore deviated from the regular agenda in
order to accommodate interested persons in the audience.
Discussion was had regarding the Gilroy Downtown
Development Corporation request for funding the Downtown
Mainstream Program and noted the recommendation of the Council
Task Force Committee.
The following addressed the Council giving public input on
the proposal:
Ken Harlan, 7800 Ponderosa Drive, presenting a letter from
the Board of Directors of the Gilroy Downtown Development
Corporation requesting that a Study Session of the Council-as-a-
whole with the GDDC for a better understanding of their request.
David Peoples, Nimble Thimble Co-Owner and President of the
GDDC, requesting Council financial support on the Downtown
Mainstream Project.
Miguel Paredes, 7730 Church Street, opposed to mixing
public and private monies for private enterprises, noting too
many City restrictions placed upon investors willing to
revitalize the downtown area.
Roxie Thomas, 1186 Hacienda Drive, urging City support of
funds for the Downtown Mainstream Project.
Jim Habing, 545-5th street, expressing support for the City
to fund the Downtown Mainstream Project requested by GDDC.
Curt Angelina, 55-5th Street, urging the City to commit
funding for the GDDC requested.
Jeff Martin, 820-2nd Street, President of the Chamber of
Commerce, endorsing the GDDC's proposal and City's approve of
funding for same.
Suellen Rowlison, 795 Williamsburg Way, requesting the City
endorse the GDDC proposal to allow them to complete their
Downtown Mainstream Project.
J. Chris Dowell, 7446 Rosanna Street, Director of the
Visitors Bureau, requesting the City support the request of the
GDDC for funding to complete their Downtown Mainstream Project.
Patti Hale, 955 Ortega Circle, noting a newspaper article
in the Gilroy Advocate, 1905 at the time the Old City Hall was
originally dedicated.
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Lee Neisch, Pastor of the Methodist Church, 741-4th street,
noting that the public and private sector need cooperation to
rebuild the downtown area. He concurred with Council of the
whole Study Session with GDDC to determine the minimum funding
needed in order that the Downtown Mainstream Project application
can be approved by the State.
At 8:59 p.m. the Mayor Protempore declared a recess and
reconvened the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Jim Hoey, 7565 princevalle Street, requesting that the City
contribute the $32,000.00 funding requested to assist GDDC in the
downtown project.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. David Peoples
addressed the Council noting that the GDDC needs the $32,000.00
first year funding now and a commitment for the next three years.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez that study Sessions be scheduled of the entire
city Council with the Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation
Board of Directors to further study the matter and identify
issues with specific identification of the funds requested for
the Downtown Mainstream Project to determine if the City can
support the project at a level to meet their concerns, by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Hale, Kloecker,
Mussallem, Nelson, Valdez and Gage; Absent: Councilmember:
Hughan.
It was suggested by City Administrator Baksa that the Study
Sessions be scheduled for September 23rd and 30, 1991 at 7:00
p.m.
The Mayor Protempore thanked the audience for their
participation and requested a show of hands of those in support
of the City funding the Downtown Mainstream Project. A majority
of the audience raised their hands.
At 9:40 p.m. the Mayor Protempore declared a Recess and
reconvened the meeting at 9:49 p.m. and continued with the
regular order of the agenda.
City Administrator Baksa presented the 1991 Sewer Flow and
recommended allocations with three options.
Motion was made by Council Nelson seconded by Councilman
Mussallem that the Council agree to not review the 163 Housing
Unit allocations and honor the City's commitment previously
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Hale, Mussallem, Nelson, and Gage; Noes: Councilmembers: Kloecker
and Valdez; Absent: Councilmember: Hughan.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that Option No. 1 be approved as
recommended: Residential Infill- 2,650 gpd; Local Business
Expansion - 7,500 gpd; Commercial/Industrial - 5,000 gpd; Obata
Industrial Park - 10,000 gpd; and Residential - 43,195 gpd by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Hale, Mussallem,
Nelson, Valdez and Gage; Noes: Councilmember: Kloecker; Absent:
Councilmember: Hughan.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the Water
Conservation Program.
City Administrator Baksa noted the successful Chip Seal
Program.
City Administrator Baksa noted the Accelerated Delinquency
Utility Accounts Report, December 1989 - June 1991.
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city Administrator Baksa noted that the Council has been
invited to attend the Planning Commission study Sessions
scheduled for September 17th and 24, 1991 re: Residential
Development Ordinance.
Councilman Kloecker gave an update on the Cal Train Issue.
Councilman Kloecker gave an update on the Bay Vision 2020
and issues to be discussed at the Santa Clara County Cities
Association Committee Meetings on September 19, 1991.
Councilman Valdez gave an update on the Cable TV Task Force
Committee.
Councilwoman Nelson noted additional response to the
Regional Government document distributed to various cities and
agencies.
The Mayor Protempore noted the following meetings:
Planning Commission Study Sessions, September 17th and 24,
1991 - 7:00 p.m., City Hall Employees' Lounge;
Santa Clara County Cities Association General Membership
Meeting, September 19, 1991 - 6:30 p.m., Christmas Hill Park;
SCCCA Selection Committee Meeting, September 19, 1991 - 6:00
p.m., Gilroy Senior Citizens' Center, Hanna Street;
Joint Gilroy City Council/Gilroy Unified School District
Board of Education Liaison Committee Meeting, September 23, 1991
- 5:15 p.m., Gilroy Unified School District Board Room; and
League of California Cities 93rd Annual Conference -
October 13-16, 1991, San Francisco, CA.
At 11:02 p.m. the Mayor Protempore adjourned the meeting to
a Closed Session re: Personnel Matter (City Administrator's
Annual Evaluation).
At 12:20 a.m., the Mayor Protempore reconvened the meeting
and further adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,