Minutes 1992/03/04
Invocation
Posting
Agenda
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Regular Meeting
March 2, 1992
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Roger Wisdom, Grace Evangelical Church gave the
Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
February 27, 1992 at 12:36 p.m.
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Roll
Call
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Claim
Budget
Ord.92-1
RDO
Pub Wks
Report
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Present: Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale, Paul
V. Kloecker, Sara C. Nelson, Suellen C. Rowlison, Pete Valdez Jr.
and Donald F. Gage;
Councilman Kloecker requested removal of Item "D" from the
Consent Calendar. Councilwoman Nelson noted a correction in the
Council Minutes of February 18, 1992, Page 6, noting that
Councilwoman Rowlison volunteered as Alternate Representative on
the League of California Cities' Participation in Regional
Children's Summits.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Hale that the following items under the Consent
Calendar be approved as recommended removing Item "D" Ordinance
updating the Residential Development Ordinance and correcting the
February 18, 1992 Gilroy City Council Minutes as noted: Roll
Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Sara C. Nelson, Suellen Rowlison, Pete Valdez,
Jr. and Donald F. Gage:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
February 18, 1992 as corrected;
Denied Claim of Guadalupe Castaneda as recommended; and
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilwoman
Nelson that Ordinance No. 92-1 be adopted updating the Residen-
tial Development Ordinance by amending Section 2.20 of the Zoning
Ordinance, repealing Sections 50.60 to 50.67 and replacing
Sections 50.60 to 50.67 with Sections 50.60 to 50.68.
ORDINANCE NO. 92 - 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY UPDATING ITS RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 2.20 OF THE GILROY
ZONING ORDINANCE, REPEALING SECTIONS 50.60 TO 50.67, AND
REPLACING SECTIONS 50.60 TO 50.67 WITH SECTIONS 50.60 TO 50.68.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of March, 1992, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, HALE,
and GAGE
KLOECKER
None
NELSON, ROWLISON, VALDEZ
Public Works Director Allen gave a report of the Department
of Public Works.
Councilman Kloecker requested information regarding the
City's Street Sweeping Program. It was noted by City
Administrator Baksa that the information requested would be
agendized on the March 16, 1992 Council Agenda.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilwoman Rowlison that the reading of the Residential
Development Ordinance Rating Scale - Resolution No. 92-14 be
waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING A PROJECT RATING SCALE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 50.65 OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of March, 1992, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, HALE, KLOECKER, NELSON,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for continued Council action on the request for revisions and
adjustments of charges for collection of garbage, rubbish and
refuse. He noted additional information requested of South
Valley Refuse Disposal. He also noted that the Public Hearing
was held February 18, 1992, closed and Council action continued
to this meeting.
Discussion was had by Council. Motion was made by Council-
Councilman Kloecker seconded by Councilman Hale and carried that
Council action on the matter be further continued to the next
regular meeting of March 16, 1992 in order to allow additional
time for Councilmembers Gilroy, Nelson and Kloecker to meet with
South Valley Refuse & Disposal, Inc., to further clarify
questions regarding the proposed rate increase.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Manly Willis, 7272 Carmel Street,
Council regarding revisions and adjustments
collection of garbage, rubbish and refuse.
that he provide input at the March 16, 1992
this matter will be discussed.
Gilroy, addressed the
of charges for
The Mayor requested
regular meeting when
A request of Alex Larson regarding dispute and complaints
at 430 First Street and staff Report on same were noted and
further explained by City Administrator Baksa and City Attorney
Callon.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same except as noted:
Correspondence re: Regional Government/Governance:
City of Los Altos to Senator Rebecca Morgan;
Customer Service:
County of Santa Clara Probation Department in
Appreciation of the Gilroy Police Department;
Greyhound Lines, Inc. in Appreciation of the Gilroy
Police Department;
Fire Department in Appreciation of Department of
Public Works;
Gilroy High School in Appreciation of Fire Department;
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Report on 1991 City-Wide
Christmas Program for Installation and Removal of Christmas
Decorations and Banners;
Monthly Cash & Investments Report, January 31, 1992;
City's Letter and Assemblyman Areias' Response re: Tax
Subventions;
City's Letter and Senator Mello's Response re: Tax
Subventions;
Gilroy Police Department Gang Suppression Meeting; and
Citizens' for Balanced Growth in Appreciation.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of
January 21, 1992 were noted.
The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of January
27, 1992 were noted.
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The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission Meeting of
February 11, 1992 were noted.
Councilman Gilroy noted the Parks & Recreation Commission
action reaffirming their position expressed in the February 4,
1991 Report re: street Tree/Sidewalk Damage.
Council set March 30, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers as a study Session re: Street Tree/Sidewalk Issue and
requested the report be re-issued to Council.
The Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee
Meeting of January 28, 1992 were noted.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of February
8, 1992 was noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
woman Nelson and carried that the thirteen (13) job descriptions
be approved as presented and recommended.
Council requested that the March 9, 1992 Study Session re:
Congestion Management Agency/Transportation Program not be
televised.
City Administrator Baksa noted the Water Conservation
Program update.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the Growth Task
Force Steering Committee noting that they would meet every
Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. to meet the Council deadline.
City Administrator Baksa distributed copies of the 1990-91
Financial Audit Report.
City Administrator Baksa noted completion of Supervisory
Employees' Six Week Training Program.
City Administrator Baksa distributed computer photo of the
Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the RDO process
timetable.
The Mayor noted that Staff would present an Economic
Development Report information at a later date.
The Mayor noted the Blue Ribbon Committee would make a
presentation on Gang Task Force at a later date.
The Mayor noted that the Crime Report would be distributed
and Council set March 24, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers for a Study Session on same, to be televised. (Meeting
subsequently rescheduled to March 31, 1992.)
Councilman Gilroy gave an update on the Drug Abuse
Prevention Council Workshop.
Councilman Kloecker noted that an editorial in the Gilroy
Dispatch noted that Bus Line 17 would be eliminated and that this
was in error.
Councilman Hale requested input from Council regarding the
County Ten Year General Plan Review noting that he represents the
Council on this issue. Council set the remaining time following
the March 9, 1992 Study Session to discuss same and further set
April 13, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. to continue the discussion of the
County's Ten Year General Plan Review.
Councilwoman Nelson gave an update on the Visitor's Bureau
noting that they have been working with Pacific West Outlet for
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Phase III project. She also noted that Council needs to discuss
the Greenbelt Issue and that the matter should be agendized for
Council action.
Councilwoman Rowlison suggested that if Council meetings
are in progress at 11:00 p.m. that the matter should be voted on
by Council to adjourn the meeting by 11:30 p.m. or 12:00 a.m.
The Mayor noted that volunteers are needed for April 4 at
South Valley Hispanic Parents' Forum. All Councilmembers
volunteered and gave the Mayor the preferred time they would
work.
The City Attorney gave an update on the Attorney's Fees
regarding the Sales Tax Suit.
Councilman Gilroy requested that the proposed amendment to
the Brown Act be investigated to determine what impact it would
have on Council. The City Attorney noted that she is investi-
gating same as to how it would affect Council.
The following meetings were noted:
Gilroy City Council Study Session, March 9, 1992 - 7:00
p.m., Gilroy Senior Center re: Congestion Management Agency/
Transportation Demand Ordinance;
Gilroy City Council Study Session, March 10, 1992, 7:00
p.m., Employees' Lounge, City Hall, Gilroy re: Discussion with
Financial Consultants on Funding Options for Wastewater Treatment
Plant Facilities;
City of Gilroy Leadership Forums, Gilroy Senior Center
Meeting Room, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.,
March 19, 1992 re: Development Process; May 21, 1992; July 16,
1992; September 17, 1992; and November 19, 1992;
Oral Arguments re: Sewer EIR Suit - March 19, 1992 - 9:30
a.m., San Jose;
Joint Gilroy City Council/Planning Commission Study
Session, March 23, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers re:
Discussion on Land Use Study of the West Quadrant Area of Santa
Teresa Boulevard, specifically the area between Uvas Creek and
Hecker Pass Highway; and
Joint City/School Liaison Committee Meeting, March 25, 1992
- 5:30 p.m., Gilroy Unified School District Board Meeting Room,
7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy.
At 9:14 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk