Minutes 1992/11/23
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
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Regular Meeting
November 23, 1992
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
November 19, 1992 at 9:30 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale, Paul
V. Kloecker, Sara C. Nelson, Suellen C. Rowlison, Pete Valdez Jr.
and Donald F. Gage, 7:02 p.m.
Pat Kolstead, Sergeant of the San Jose Police Department
representing the California Crime Prevention Coalition presented
the Governor's Crime Prevention Award to Pam Latronica, Gilroy
Police Department.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Coun-
cilman Hale that the following item under the Consent Calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker, Sara C. Nelson,
Suellen C. Rowlison, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage;
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Budget
GDDC
RDO
Res.92-85
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended.
A report of Mark Ebner, Gilroy Downtown Development
Corporation re: reassessment of Goals and Objectives/City's
Commitment of the Funding for Downtown Main Street Program was
noted; distributed to Council November 16, 1992.
Mr. Mark Ebner addressed the Council further explaining
said Financial Report. Council requested copies of the Gilroy
Downtown Development Corporation's Financial Statement on a
monthly basis if possible; quarterly at the very least.
Mr. David Peoples addressed the Council further answering
questions of Council regarding the Downtown Mainstreet Program.
Ms. Cheryl Boomgarden, addressed the Council inquiring
about the Downtown Assessment District and noted that she did not
receive notification of the Assessment District and requested
that the GDDC contact everyone to determine if a majority still
want the Assessment District.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried by the following Roll Call Vote to approve a
$30,000.00 per year of funds to the GDDC for the Downtown
Mainstreet Program as an independent city for a three year period
with funds to be advanced quarterly and with the provision that
the GDDC provide the City with copies of their monthly financial
statements: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gilroy, Hale, Nelson, Rowlison,
Valdez and Gage; Noes: Councilmember: Kloecker.
Discussion was had regarding the Residential Development
Ordinance further recommended by Staff to table action until the
ordinance can be amended recommending suspension of the RDO
Process at this time. Discussion was had by Council. The City
Attorney further clarified the legal points of issue.
At 9:01 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried to suspend the RDO process indefinitely to
be further discussed December 7, 19932 following receipt of a
Staff analysis for ordinance amendments regarding schools and
resolution revising the point system prior to amending the
ordinance and resolution; RDO starting date; disposition of
"Backlog Housing Units" and setting of the Annual Limits and
Staff concept on large projects v. small projects.
Councilmembers Hale and Nelson voted "no" on the motion. It was
noted that these points would be discussed December 7, 1992 with
the possibility of lifting suspension of the RDO.
Noted a request of Supervisor Ron Gonzales re: County
Hazardous Waste Management Plans.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 92-85 be waived and
that it be adopted requesting review and approval on currently
submitted Hazardous Waste Management Plans for Bay Area Counties.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 85
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGARDING COUNTY
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of November, 1992, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GILROY, HALE, KLOECKER, NELSON,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Noted the following informational items with no separate
discussion on same:
Gang Task
Force
P.& R.Com
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Customer Service:
Parks & Recreation Department in appreciation to Goldsmith
Seeds, Inc. and Wright Iris Nursery for flower donations;
Parks & Recreation Department in appreciation to Sherrie
Allee for piano donation;
Federal Emergency Management Agency Update re: Earthquake
Repairs to the Old City Hall;
Monthly Cash and Investment Reports, July 31, 1992; August
31, 1992 and september 30, 1992;
Noted the Minutes of the Gang Task Force Meeting of
November 4, 1992.
Noted the Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission
Meeting of October 27, 1992.
Noted the Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of
October 19, 1992.
Noted the Minutes of the Library & Culture commission
Meeting of November 10, 1992.
City Administrator Baksa noted the Customer Training had
been completed.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the Airport Site
Selection Study previously distributed November 2, 1992;
additional reports to be forwarded the City Administrator and
Councilman Gilroy with a presentation proposed prior to Council
taking action on the matter.
City Administrator Baksa requested Council return the
Monthly Report survey for suggested topics.
City Administrator Baksa distributed information re:
Channel 34 statistics on recent telephone responses at the last
council meeting.
City Administrator Baksa distributed copies of the proposed
Seven Point Plan for the Financial Analysis of the Plan for
funding Sidewalk/Curb-Gutter/Street Tree Issue for Council action
December 7, 1992. Council requested additional criteria for the
Match Program to eliminate sidewalk replacement that does not
need repair.
Councilman Gilroy reported on the Council Retreat January
22, 23 and 24, 1993 recommending 6 p.m. to 9/10 p.m. (22nd); 8
a.m. to 5/6 p.m. (23rd) and 8 a.m. to Noon (24th) noting the
Council Subcommittee recommends that the Retreat be held at the
Gilroy Senior Center and recommended contracting with Jim Bower,
Gilroy resident for Facilitator at the Retreat to be agendized
December 7, 1992 for Council action.
Councilman Gilroy requested a legal opLnLon on Council
control and limitations of a proposed Adult Book Store on
Leavesley Road.
Noted the following Meetings:
City of Gilroy Public Information Meeting, November 24,
1992 - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street,
Gilroy, CA 95020 re: Discussion of Traffic Impact Fees;
Gilroy City Council Special Meeting, November 30, 1992 to
follow Closed Session of 6:30 p.m., Gilroy Council Chambers, 7351
Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re: Consideration of Police
Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding;
Adjrnmt.
City Council study Session, November 30, 1992 - 7:00
p.m., Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020,
re: Discussion of Violent Crime Rate Issue. To be televised; and
Gilroy City Council Retreat, January 22, 23, & 24, 1993,
Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.
At 9:30 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to a Special Meeting,
November 30, 1992 to immediately follow the Closed Session of
that date (6:30 p.m.) to consider approval of the Gilroy Police
Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk