Minutes 1994/12/05
Invocation
posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Cert.Awards
consent
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Minutes
Res.94-82
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Regular Meeting
December 5, 1994
Gilroy, california
The Mayor led the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Father Jim wilson, st. stephens' Episcopal Church, gave the
Invocation.
The city Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
December 1, 1994 at 8:35 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 Acknowledgment and
Appreciation for emergency care to Debbie Maaslanka and Marlene
sutton, noting Alice Dutro ill and not present to receive
Certificate.
The Mayor acknowledged Rod Kelley school students, thanking
council in attendance at their Flag Ceremonies.
Motion was made by councilman Gilroy, seconded by Council-
man Kloecker that the following items under the Consent calendar
be approved by the following Roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmem-
bers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Paul V. Kloecker, Charles S. Morales,
Connie Rogers, suellen C. Rowlison, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald
F. Gage:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
November 21, 1994;
Adopted Resolution No. 94-82 approving TM 94-04 as
modified, Kaufman & Broad, applicants. (Public Hearing held 11-
21-94.);
RESOLUTION NO. 94-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
TM 94-04, FOR A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR A 112-LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH FOUR REMAINDER LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY
69.8 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF LONGMEADOW DRIVE, BETWEEN CALLE DEL
REY AND RANCHO HILLS DRIVE, APNS 783-21-014, -029, - 035, -036,
AND 783-41-060.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 1994, by the
following vote:
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Res.94-13
Pub.Hear.
1994 RDO
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Adopted Resolution No. 94-83 approving TM 94-05, Thomas
Road properties, applicant. (Public Hearing held 11-21-94.);
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
TM 94-05, FOR A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR A 64-LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES, LOCATED WEST
OF THOMAS ROAD, NORTH OF SANTA TERESA BOULEVARD, APN 808-20-004
AND A PORTION OF APN 808-20-006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 1994, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None.
ROGERS,
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider 1994 Residential Development
Ordinance applications. Mayor Gage relinquished the Chair to
Mayor Protempore Kloecker due to a conflict of interest regarding
the ROO application process.
The staff Report previously distributed was noted and
further explained by city Administrator Baksa and Planning
Director Dorn.
Mayor Protempore Kloecker asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for or against the RDO applications.
The following representing RDO applications addressed the
council:
RD 94-1 Shapell Industries: william E. Ayer recommending
council accept the recommendation of the Planning commission;
RD 94-2 valley Title company: Louis Tersini request ability
to continue their project on an on-going basis;
RD 94-4 Farotte Construction: Jack Kent distributed a
letter requesting all of the projects in the northwest quad
receive a reasonable amount of units to continue development
through the 1990s and beyond;
RD 94-5 Thomas Road properties: Jack Kent requesting
council accept the recommendation of the Planning commission;
RD 94-6 Theodore schaal and John Filice: Ted schaal
requesting council make more units available for ongoing projects
(20 units 1996; 20 units 1998; 23 units 1999; 77 units 2000);
RD 94-7 Glen Lorna corporation: Jack Kent urges Council to
accept the recommendation of the Planning commission;
RD 94-12 silicon valley Diversified Inc.: Geary coats
distributed letter requesting additional points be awarded Park
Commons VI further explaining reasons for same;
RD 94-13 sandro Benassi: Geary coats distributed letter
requesting additional points be awarded Cypress courtyard further
explaining reasons for same;
RD 94-15 and RD 94-16 coast Range Development Inc.: Gary
Filice urges Council to allow equal allotments for large and
small categories. Noted that they would donate $20,000.00 to th~
Youth Center or other worthy charity in order to compete with
larger projects and receive points in categories that smaller
Tree Ord.
Economic
Impact
studies
GPA 94-03
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projects are unable to receive points. Noted that RD 94-16
applicant has been working with south county Housing and requests
council consider as an in-fill type project;
RD 94-18, cheng/wang: Deborah ungo-McCormick distributed
letter to council requesting review previous allocations to
possibly regain units from inactivity and that allocations be
given to large and small projects based upon separate categories
for each; and
Ted schaal noted that he is reserving Lots 18 and 20 in his
project for smaller builders.
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Mayor Protempore Kloecker suggested that no decision on the
allocations be made at this meeting; that new information be
studied and a decision be made at the December 19th regular
council Meeting. council concurred, closed the Public Hearing and
continued council action to the December 19, 1994 regular
meeting. council agreed to tabulate their individual ratings and
return to staff by 5:00 p.m. December 8, 1994.
Discussion was had regarding a proposed Tree Preservation
ordinance. Discussion was had on the matter. council directed
staff to develop a Gilroy Educational Awareness Program for tree
preservation to attempt to raise the level of awareness of
property owners rather than adopt an ordinance at this time.
An informal policy on preparation of Economic Impact
studies was noted. council approved same by the following Roll
call Vote: Ayes: councilmembers: Gilroy, Kloecker, Rogers,
Rowlison and valdez; Noes: councilmembers: Morales and Gage.
Discussion was had regarding an Economic Impact study for a
General plan Amendment (GPA 94-03) to commercial zoning on First
street near Santa Teresa Boulevard further explained by Planning
Director Dorn.
Geary coats, addressed the council representing the
applicant, noting that the developer for GPA 94-03 does not have
specific users for the project.
(At 9:30 p.m. councilwoman Rowlison left the council
Chambers.)
councilman Valdez requested Council discuss the matter of
not allowing commercial west of south valley Freeway. It was
suggested that this be a topic of discussion at the council
Retreat.
council agreed that Economic Impact studies be required at
the time a specific user/occupant is known for a specific project
by the following Roll call Vote: Ayes: councilmembers: Gilroy,
Kloecker, Rogers and valdez; Noes: councilmembers: Morales and
Gage; Absent: councilmember: Rowlison.
At 9:35 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9:40 p.m. councilwoman Rowlison returned and took her
seat at the council table.
Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 94-84 be waived and
that it be adopted designating the Santa clara county Transit
District as the congestion Management Agency and authorized
execution of the Joint Powers Agreement for the administration of
the Santa clara county congestion Management Program as
recommended by councilman Kloecker.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 84
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT AS
THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE TO DEVELOP, ADOPT, UPDATE, ADMINISTER AND
ENFORCE A CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY
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Pers.Com.
11-14-94
AND APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THAT PROGRAM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 1994, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by council-
man Valdez and carried that the Administrative code for the Santa
Clara County Transit/CMA be approved as recommended by Councilman
Kloecker.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any item not on the agenda. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience.
The Mayor appointed Councilman Kloecker as the city
Legislative Delegate for contact/Liaison with Legislators
requested by the League of California cities.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Customer service:
city's Appreciation of Invitation to Assemblyman Areias'
Leaving Office Reception November 21, 1994;
,
Inter-office Memo In Appreciation of participation in
Annual Fire Officers' Retreat;
Gilroy Police Department In Appreciation of Assistance from
Hollister Resident;
city Administrator's Inter-office Memo In Appreciation of
Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments Assistance with
Grand opening of the Wastewater Treatment Plant;
Gilroy High school Director of Student Activities In
Appreciation of Parks & Recreation Department; and
Rod Kelley Students In Appreciation of Police Chief and
Councilmembers Attending Flag ceremony;
Ronald MCDonald House In Appreciation of Proclamation
Issued for "Friends of Ronald McDonald House Day";
Mayor's Response Congratulating Local Boy Scouts for
Attaining Status of Eagle scout;
Santa Clara county cities Association Confirmed schedule
for Sacramento Visit, December 7, 1994;
Santa clara county cities Association Notes re: Legislative
Task Force Meeting of October 27, 1994; and
Proclamation Issued by Mayor Gage: Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day - December 7, 1994.
The Report of the Planning commission Meeting of December
1, 1994 was noted.
The Report of the Personnel commission Meeting of November
14, 1994 was noted.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by council-
man Morales and carried that the following be approved as recom-
mended: Extend the Promotion List for corporal until December
1995; Job Description for Purchasing Agent; and Job Title Changes
for Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to Fleet Manager and
Associate civil Engineer to civil Engineer.
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city Administrator Baksa presented and explained Sewer and
Water Flow Reports.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on the
Issue and distributed a news article regarding same.
Kloecker noted that this issue would be discussed at
Clara County cities Association in January.
Paramedic
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Councilwoman Rogers requested the city Council/Managers
Team Workshop be discussed at the Council Retreat.
councilman Kloecker gave an update on the CalTrain users.
councilman Kloecker noted that he would report back to
council on the Santa clara county cities Association visit to
Sacramento on December 7, 1994.
The Mayor noted the following meetings:
Gilroy city council study session, December 12, 1994 - 7:00
p.m. Council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy,
CA 95020 re: Review Storm Drain utility concept; Information re:
Flood Study; and Discuss councilmembers Pay Increase;
Gilroy city council study Session for Interviews of
Applicants for commission Appointments, December 13, 1994 - 7:00
p.m., Employees' Lounge, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street, Gilroy,
CA 95020 re: Library & culture Commission; Parks & Recreation
commission and Personnel commission;
Gilroy City council study session for Interviews of
Applicants for commission and Board Appointments, December 14,
1994 - 7:00 p.m., Employees' Lounge, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna
street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re: Building Board of Appeals;
Handicapped Access Board; and Planning commission.
council requested verification of commission applicants
being registered voters of the city prior to interviews.
At 10:07 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a Closed
session re: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to
Government code Section 54956.8, further explained by the Acting
City Attorney.
At 10:40 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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