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Minutes 1993/11/16 posting Agenda Roll call Youth ctr. 1; 4- ~ <} special Meeting November 16, 1993 Gilroy, california The city Clerk noted that a Notice of the Meeting had been posted on october 26, 1993 and the Agenda had been posted on November 15, 1993 at 3:57 p.m. Present: councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Paul v. Kloecker, charles s. Morales, connie Rogers, suellen C. Rowlison, Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage. The Mayor stated that the purpose of this special Meeting was called for discussion and/or decision re: the proposed community/Youth Center to be located in the old P. G. & E. Building at sixth and Railroad streets. A letter from south valley counseling center, was noted. city Administrator Baksa explained the informational items forwarded to council for an update on results of PCB analyses and asbestos status of the property and comments from the parks & Recreation Director by the Alexander street Neighborhood/com- munity Group relating to the use of the P. G. & E. Building. He also distributed a summary of the Alexander street Neighborhood Meeting. Nick Amper, Chern control specialist - Fire Department, fur- ther explained the asbestos issues concerning the neighborhood. John Garcia, Recreation service Manager explained the schedule of activities at wheeler center. Discussion was had by council on the matter. Mr. George Rosas, Alexander street, addressed the council and expressed his objection to the P. G. & E. Building used for a Youth Center. Further discussion was had by council on the matter. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience with new information regarding the proposed community/Youth Center. The following addressed the council: John Perkins, Attorney, representing Mr. & Mrs. James, 7409 Alexander street spoke to the following issues: 1) Assurance and Insurance proposed for the activities at the site. 2) Hours of operation and outdoor noise impacts. 3) proposed use of the alley in conjunction with the center. 4) supervision proposed to protect the neighborhood including schedule of hours. (Mr. perkins further noted that his clients want assurance that these issues be addressed and enforced.) 5) Requested ability to view some type of structure proposed for operation of the Center. 6) Requested protection for neighborhood properties. suggested a Neighborhood committee be established with some mechanism for positive response from the city. councilman Kloecker suggested concerned residents volunteer for a possible committee to oversee the Youth center if approved. Nina Cassarez, born and raised in Gilroy, supported a need for a center and believes the P. G. & E. Building is a perfect location for such a Center. Felicia Rosas, Alexander street, noted that most of the residents near the proposed center are elderly and it would be difficult for them to volunteer in supervising activities or any volunteer basis at the proposed Center. Diane McGinty, presented and read a letter from the youth at the south valley Recreation Center, encouraging development of a youth center at the P. G. & E. Building. Joseph Gallegos, noted that he works with youths as a pastor of the church on Forest street. Alma Garcia zimmaron, Hollister, coordinator of 25-50 youths at the Hillcrest Center on her property and spoke to the positive aspects of the center and the need of same for youths in Gilroy. Adjrnmt. " '1:" 0- ':. - - ~. ~' \.> J.. \jt.:J ortencia Vasquez, agreed with the P. G. & E. Building for a youth center, noting that she has been active in a parent gang prevention group and suggested that the city activate a youth center on a trail basis for one year and if it is not successful at the proposed building, close it. Helen Trujillo, 7429 Alexander street, opposed to the center at the P. G. & E. Building because of her concern of asbestos and hazardous materials on the site. Leonard Trujillo, 7429 Alexander street, noted that he is a minister and works with youths in the area and when the building was used by P. G. & E. they would not allow the youth on their property because of possible hazardous materials on the site. He noted his opposition to use of the building as a Youth Center. Ponce Perra, Gilroy High School student, in support of the P. G. & E. Building and a Youth Center for gang/drug intervention. Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by councilman Morales and subsequently withdrawn, to move forward on approval of the P. G. & E. Building for a Youth Center. Discussion was had in regard to continuing action on this matter to the November 22, 1993 regular meeting. Councilman Valdez requested the Board of Education be contacted for substantial by-in from the school and addressing some of the issues raised. He further requested that the Parks & Recreation Department develop a program to reach the youths in the community in need of a youth center; a long-term solution. Councilwoman Rowlison withdrew her previous motion to take action on the P. G. & E. Building for a Youth Center and Councilman Morales withdrew his second to the motion. Council agreed that the matter be reagendized on the November 22, 1993 regular Council Agenda. At 10:16 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, sz{!Cu>M,..,J?s<~~i;- r city Clerk c7-'