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Minutes 1995/02/27 6624 Invocation posting Agenda Roll Call Bids re: Appraisal & Related projects Pub.Hear. Weed Abate. Res.95-16 Regular Meeting February 27, 1995 Gilroy, california The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Pastor Dave Gish, Grace Evangelical church, gave the Invocation. The city Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on February 23, 1995 at 8:30 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. At 7:03 p.m. Police Chief sumisaki and Division staff gave the Police Departmental Report and at 7:55 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting. City Administrator Baksa presented a proposal of Hulberg & Associates for appraisal work for Leavesley Road widening in the amount of.$12,800 and an eligibility list for future capital Improvement projects. Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by Council- man Valdez and carried that the proposal of Hulberg & Associates in the amount of $12,800 be approved as recommended including an eligibility list for future capital Improvement projects. At 8:06 p.m. Councilmembers Kloecker and Rowlison left the council chambers. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to confirm a report and assessments on abatement of weeds and refuse - 1994 Program. The Fire Chief's Report was noted and further explained by city Administrator Baksa. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Motion was made by councilman Valdez seconded by council- woman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 95-16 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 95-16 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE CAUSED BY THE GROWING OF WEEDS AND ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COST SHALL CONSTITUTE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS, VALDEZ and GAGE None KLOECKER and ROWLISON COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: At 8:08 p.m. councilman Kloecker entered and took his seat at the council table. Pub.Hear. USA The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a public Hearing to consider one 1992 and two 1993 USA requests totalling approximately 135 acres, to add these properties into the city'S Urban Service Area, USA 92-2; 93-1 and 93-2. CIB Garlic Coun- try, USA Ag.preserve study Res.95-17 6G9r:-, .1..., " At 8:09 p.m. Councilwoman Rowlison entered and took her seat at the council table. The staff Report was noted and further explained by Planning Director Dorn. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. Mr. Ben Koda, property owner of USA 93-1 application addressed the Council noting that he concurs with including his property in the Urban Service. Gloria Ballard, MH Engineering, representing Tang/Bonino USA 93-2 application, noted concurrence with the staff recommen- dation to include the property in the city's urban service Area. Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience speak. There was no comment from anyone in the The Mayor closed the public hearing. The wishing to audience. Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by councilman Valdez and carried that staff be directed to prepare a Resolution approving USA 92-3; 93-1 and 93-2 in the city's Urban Service Area as recommended. city Administrator Baksa presented the 1995-2000 capital Improvement Budget for approval explaining the Landscape project at city Hall further explained by Park supervisor Headley. Discussion was had by council on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by councilman Valdez and carried that the Landscaping project for the city Hall be approved in the 1995-2000 capital Improvement Budget as presented. councilman Gilroy voted "no" on the motion. Discussion was had regarding improvements at Las Animas Park. city Administrator Baksa noted that specific improvements would not be decided upon until a pre-design is completed; scheduled for 1996-97. Motion was made by councilman Kloecker seconded by councilman Valdez and carried that the remaining portion of the 1995-2000 capital Improvement Budget be approved as presented, noting the Landscape project for the city Hall was approved by separate motion. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any item not on the agenda. Mr. Tom Kruse, 7820 Miller Avenue, introduced GUARD organization, noting opposition to Garlic country USA project requesting that the applicants for this project be required to submit a new EIR for their project. He noted 180 membership; phone 842-4508, FAX 842-9506, P. O. Box 817, Gilroy, CA 95021. At 9:00 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess and reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Mr. paul crawford, crawford, Maltari & starr consultants, addressed the council assisted by Anna Powell and gave a presen- tation on an Agriculture Preserve Study Report for council review. A letter from supervisor Honda was noted, requesting the city join with the county in implementing effective solutions regarding excessive littering along freeways. Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by council- man Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 95-17 be waived and that it be adopted. 6G26 P.& R.Com. 1-17-95 Meetings RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 17 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ENCOURAGING BETTER ENFORCEMENT OF THE VEHICLE CODE SECTION PROHIBITING LITTERING AND SUPPORTING THE ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROGRAM. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE None None ROGERS, COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same: Customer Service: Gilroy All-storage In Appreciation of Planning staff; south Valley Junior High School In Appreciation of Police Department staff; League of California cities Legislative Bulletins, #6 and #7 - 1995; update on Hiring projections for Crime Bill Funded officers, Update on Good Samaritan Health system; and Women's sports Foundation Announcing city of Gilroy as Recipient of Grants For Girls' Award. The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of January 17, 1995 were noted. The Minutes of the Library & culture commission Meeting of February 14, 1995 were noted. The Minutes of the Gilroy Golf club Board Meeting of February 7, 1995 were noted. Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Councilwoman Rogers and carried that 2nd and 3rd regular Council Meetings in August be cancelled, noting August 7, 1995 to be the only scheduled city Council meeting in August 1995. city Administrator Baksa noted TDA3 Funds can be accumulated for one large project in regard to the proposed pedestrian bridge over the slough between chestnut and Lewis Streets. It was noted that at a future date council needs to determine roadway vs. pathway/bridge project. city Administrator Baksa distributed a list of applicants for the Santa Teresa corridor study Task Force and noted appointments to be made at the next regular council Meeting. city Administrator Baksa distributed a revised RDO Build- out Schedule to council. city Administrator Baksa noted a proposed council study Session in the near future for General Fund Revenue History and 5 year projections. city Administrator Baksa noted that video tapes in regard to Public Trust were discussed and made available at the city Managers' Conference. Copy available for Council viewing. The Mayor noted the st. Joseph's Center March 18, 1995 Fund Raiser with council members to volunteer. Councilwoman Rowlison gave an update on the solid Waste commission noting approval of $.04 increase per ton. GG27 councilwoman Rogers gave an update on the Visitors' Bureau Meeting and the 125th Birthday celebration of the city. councilman Kloecker noted information on the Governor's Budget to be agendized on the March 6, 1995 agenda. He further discussed the legislation summary by the League of california cities Bulletins. He also noted the schedule of events on the proposed constitution Revisions noting that he would advise c9uncil of the proposed public forum schedule when available and copies of the newsletter to be agendized. councilman Gilroy noted that the council needs to address the city's position for input to the constitution committee following a hearing or study session on the proposed changes. Mayor Gage requested that councilmembers give their selection of members on the santa Teresa Corridor study Task Force to the city Administrator by 4:00 p.m. on March 1. The Mayor noted the following meetings and events: city council Drawing March 6, 1995 - 6:00 p.m., council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street, Gilroy, for 125 Old city Hall Bell Ringer Contestants for 125th Birthday Celebration ceremonies scheduled for March 12, 1995 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; Dedication of Freedom Shrine re: Exchange Clubs project March 6, 1995 - 6:30 p.m., Council chambers Lobby, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street, Gilroy, CA 95020; Joint city council/planning commission study session, March 13, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., Gilroy senior center, 7371 Hanna street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re: Discussion of Expectations and Philosophies Between city council and Planning commission; Lord's Table Fund Raiser, March 18, 1995 - 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., councilmembers to Volunteer Assistance, st. Mary's Parish Hall, 11 - 1st st., Gilroy, CA 95020; and City council study session, April 10, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re: Discussion of AB 939 and Potential city charter Amendments. The Mayor noted the JPA Meeting (SCRWA) meeting scheduled for February 28, 1995. At 10:30 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, .