Minutes 1994/09/26
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Invocation
posting
Agenda
Roll call
cert.of
Apprec.
Consent
calendar
Budget
Res.94-72
Res.94-73
Regular Meeting
september 26, 1994
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Bob Achilles, Trinity Bible Church, gave the
Invocation.
The city clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
september 22, 1994 at 8:46 a.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; 7:00 p.m.
The Mayor presented certificates of Appreciation to Richard
Kaiser, project Chairman, and Karen Riso, club President of the
Gilroy Kiwanis club for installation of the circular sidewalk
around the Wheeler community Center Tot Lot.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Gilroy that the following items under the Consent calendar be
approved removing Item "B" resolution approving GPA 93-02, by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike
Gilroy, Paul V. Kloecker, Charles S. Morales, Connie Rogers,
Suellen C. Rowlison, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage:
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended; and
Adopted Resolution No. 94-72 approving Reorganization of
uninhabited Territory (city of Gilroy Property) "Miller Avenue
Reorganization 94-01 of the city of Gilroy, containing 15.732
acres of uninhabited territory.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING
THE REORGANIZATION OF APPROXIMATELY 15.732 ACRES OF LAND EAST OF
MILLER AVENUE AND SOUTH OF CHRISTMAS HILL PARK, FOR ANNEXATION TO
THE CITY OF GILROY AND DETACHMENT FROM THE SOUTH SANTA CLARA
COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT (MILLER AVENUE REORGANIZATION 94-01).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of september, 1994, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None
ROGERS,
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
woman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 94-73 be waived
and that it be adopted approving GPA 93-02, Filice Family
Estates, noting mitigation measures include complete widening of
Kern Avenue and sidewalks as previously discussed.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING "
GPA 93-02, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP TO INCREASE THE
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY ON 10.2 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF KERN
AVENUE, EAST OF SANTA TERESA BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF WELBURN
AVENUE, ALONG THE PLANNED EXTENSION OF MANTELLI DRIVE, APN NOS.
790-04-039, -046, AND -066.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of september, 1994, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Economic
Dev.Prog.
Park
Impts.
Anti-Graf-
fiti Ord.
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At 7:08 p.m. a Public Works Departmental Report was given
by Director of Public Works Allen re: Chip seal program/survey;
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Miller re: city's Corp. Yard
Expansion/Improvement project; and City Engineer Smelser re:
Transportation capital Improvement projects. At 8:07 p.m. the
Mayor reconvened the meeting.
A request of the Gilroy chamber of Commerce for conceptual
approval of the City's participation in an Economic Development
Program was noted and further explained by city Administrator
Baksa.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Patti Hale, representing the Gilroy chamber of Commerce
Economic Development committee, addressed the Council requesting
the city's partnership for participation in the proposed program
further explaining same.
At 9:00 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9:10 p.m.
sherri stuart, representing the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Committee focus group, addressed the Council
further explaining the proposed program requesting the city's
participation.
Gary Bowe, 5097 El Dorado Drive, addressed the council
requesting the city's support in the program.
Further discussion was had by council on the matter.
Motion was made by councilman Gilroy seconded by council-
woman Rowlison and carried that the matter of the city'S parti-
cipation in the Economic Development Program be continued to the
November 7, 1994 regular Council Meeting in order to allow time
to explore availability of funding.
Park Supervisor Headley gave a presentation on Las Animas
Park Frontage Improvements and Babbs Creek project.
Discussion was had and explained by Director of Public
Works Allen regarding the need to remove some species of oak
trees within the alignment of Thomas Road improvement adjacent to
Babbs Creek Project.
Director of Public works Allen presented and explained the
staff Report and information regarding the draft anti-graffiti
ordinance and proposed schedule for adoption.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Council agreed to further discuss same at a study Session
on October 10, 1994 together with presentation of the previously
scheduled session on the city of Salinas' Gang Advisory
Committee.
Andy Faber, Acting city Attorney was directed to determine
from the city of Davis how their anti-graffiti program penalties
are regulated by the Vehicle Code and process for requiring state
and county to pay expenses incurred when their buildings are
targets of graffiti.
Council directed staff to determine if other cities with
anti-graffiti ordinances have realized a decrease in graffiti
from their regulations.
Councilman Kloecker requested staff contact the county
regarding repeated graffiti at the bus stops at the senior Center
and at sixth and Rosanna streets and their time line for removing
same through their recent contract for maintenance of these bus
stops.
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P & R Com.
8-16-94
Pers.Com.
Police
Records Tech.
RDO
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Customer service:
Fire Chief MCFadden, CDF, and the city of San Luis Obispo
In appreciation of assistance during the Highway 41 fire;
proclamations Issued by Mayor Gage: Gilroy chamber of
Commerce Woman, Man, Business and Volunteer of the Year; Arts and
Humanities Month - october 1994; Hispanic Heritage Month -
september 15 - October 15, 1994; Disability Awareness Month -
october, 1994; Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 1994;
Monthly Cash and Investments Report for June 30, 1994;
Invitation to attend Open House at project Match's senior
Group Residence, October 13, 1994 - 4-7 p.m., santa clara;
Notice of Election for ABAG officers;
Gilroy Downtown Development corporation Minutes of August 5
& 22, 1994 and Financial statement through september 15, 1994;
League of California Legislative Implementation Briefings,
November 9, 1994, Oakland; RSVP November 5, 1994; and
Gilroy visitors' Bureau Advisory committee Minutes of
september 8, 1994 Meeting and Financial statements through August
31, 1994.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
of August 16, 1994 were noted.
The Minutes of the senior Advisory Board Meeting of August
15, 1994 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library & Culture commission Meeting of
september 13, 1994 were noted.
The report of the personnel commission Meeting of september
13, 1994 was noted.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by
councilman Valdez and carried that the list for Police Records
Technicians be abolished as recommended.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained a staff
recommendation for flexibility in negotiating the first year's
deadlines for RDO performance agreements.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Gilroy and carried that staff be given flexibility in
negotiating the first year's deadlines for the RDO performance
agreements as recommended.
Council requested that they be informed of any changes in
RDO performance agreement completion dates and update on
allocation backlogs..
city Administrator Baksa and Planning Director Dorn gave an
update on status of Garlic country U.S.A. proposed project.
council requested a written summary of the traffic, sewer
and water impacts of the proposed project as presented.
city Administrator Baksa distributed a staff report on the
Community survey results to be discussed at the september 27,
1994 Council study Session.
councilwoman Rowlison inquired of the status of the Theatre
Angel's Grant Funds. The Mayor noted he is pursuing the matter
with supervisor Honda's office.
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The Mayor reported on the recent golf tournament for
community Youth Center fund raiser and its success. councilman
Gilroy complimented and thanked John Garcia and staff for their
assistance and success of the tournament.
councilman Kloecker noted the CMA and ABAG are discussing
Land Use Planning issues and that staff notify council of
Technical Advisory committee policy issues relating to land use
planning prior to supporting/opposing same.
Discussion was had regarding the recent newspaper article
on law enforcement at the outlet Center.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
SCRWA-JPA Meeting, september 27, 1994 - 7:30 a.m.;
Gilroy city council study session, september 27, 1994 -
7:00 p.m., council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street,
Gilroy, re: Review of community Survey with Consultants;
Gilroy city council study session, october 10, 1994 - 7:00
p.m., council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street, Gilroy,
re: Presentation by city of salinas re: Gang Advisory committee;
and
League of California cities 96th Annual conference, Long
Beach, October 23-25, 1994. Gilroy city council Meeting of
october 24, 1994 cancelled.
At 10:57 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
'Susanne E.