Minutes 1995/07/10
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Invocation
Posting
Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
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Adjourned Regular Meeting
July 10, 1995
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Lee Neish, United Methodist Church gave the
Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
July 6, 1995 at 11:00 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Paul V.
Kloecker, Charles S. Morales, Connie Rogers, Pete Valdez, Jr. and
Donald F. Gage; Absent: Councilmember: Suellen C. Rowlison.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker, seconded by Council-
man Valdez that the following items under the Consent Calendar, to
include changes to the agreements under Item "G" as noted by the
City Attorney, be approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Paul V. Kloecker, Charles S.
Morales, Connie Rogers, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage;
Absent: Councilwoman: Suellen C. Rowlison:
Minutes
Res.95-56
Budget
Util. Accts.
Claims
Minutes
Imp. Agree
Maint.Mat-
erials
Water Test.
Sewer Rates
Res.95-57
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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 19, 1995;
Adopted Resolution No. 95-56 approving a grant from the
Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a Community Service
Officer as recommended;
RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 56
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING A
GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 1995, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and GAGE
None
ROWLISON;
MORALES, ROGERS,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBER:
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Authorized write-off of uncollectable utility accounts;
Denied Claims of Kelly Bogue, Maria Hernandez and Bruce
Watson as recommended;
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 26, 1995; and
Approved Property Improvement Agreements: #95-06, Gilroy
Forest, Tract 8631, and #95-22 Kaufman & Broad-Monterey Bay, Inc.,
The Vineyards Phase II, Tract 8728 as recommended (including the
changes noted by the City Attorney).
City Administrator Protempore Dorn presented and explained a
recommendation to award the bid of Granite Rock for maintenance
materials.
Motroo.was-made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the bid of Granite Rock be
awarded for maintenance materials as recommended.
City Administrator Protempore Dorn presented and explained a
recommendation to award the bid of Sequoia Analytical in the
amount of $12,965. for Water Quality Testing.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Morales and carried that the bid of sequoia Analytical be
awarded in the amount of $12,965. for Water Quality Testing.
The Mayor stated that it was the time ahd place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider revision and adjustment of rates
and charges for municipal sewer service.
City Administrator Protempore Dorn explained the proposed
revisions and adjustments to sewer service rates and charges.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers seconded by
Councilman Kloecker that the reading of Resolution No. 95-57 be
waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING RATES FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
1995.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 1995 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBER:
GILROY, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ and GAGE
None
ROWLISON
MORALES, ROGERS,
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So.Co.Jt.
Plan.Adv.Com.
Housing
Task Force
Co.Lib.Jt.
Powers Com.
Graffiti Ord.
Lib & Cult
Com.
Res.95-58
The Mayor recommended appointment of John Kilcoyne as the
City's representative to the South County Joint Planning Advisory
Committee.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Morales and carried that John Kilcoyne be appointed as
the City's representative to the South County Joint Planning
Advisory Committee as recommended.
A recommendation on appointments to the Housing Element
Implementation Task Force was noted.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers seconded by Council-
man Gilroy and carried that Option 12 be approved; specifically to
appoint Felicia Rosas to the Task Force in the vacant citizen
position; appoint Mark Starritt to the Task Force in the vacant
Housing Industry position and substitute Dennis Lalor for Marie
Juncker's non-profit developer position as recommended.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers seconded by Council-
man Morales and carried that Leah Halper, Library & Culture
Commissioner, be appointed as the Commission representative on the
County Library Joint Powers Committee as recommended by the
Commission.
A recommendation to amend Chapter 12.5 of the City Code to
make unlawful existence of graffiti in commercial or industrial
zones and to require retrofitting of buildings in certain
instances was noted and further explained by the City Attorney.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Council requested that the proposed ordinance be revised to
not include the retrofitting requirement; contract requirement for
graffiti removal for commercial properties to address owners that
.----. are nof-1.ocal; a.nd require property owners be notified prior to
issuance of any citations.
Council also requested that the downtown blight issue be
discussed and reviewed at a future date; specifically to review
appearance and safety hazard aspects - City's present controls for
same and what options are available.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience. Councilwoman Rogers welcomed
Assemblyman Frusetta's Aide, Jim Hallom, present in the audience
and requested that the Council meet with Assemblyman Frusetta when
mutually convenient.
A letter of resignation from the Library & Culture Commis-
sion from Betty M. Edel was noted. The Mayor accepted the resig-
nation with regret and recommended this replacement be delayed to
the January 1, 1996 Commission appointments if agreeable with the
Library & Culture Commission. Council concurred.
A request of ABAG for a resolution in opposition to the
reconsideration of the San Luis Drain Project was noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Morales that the reading of Resolution No. 95-58 be
waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 58
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY OPPOSING THE SAN
LUIS DRAIN PROJECT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 1995, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, KLOECKER, MORALES, ROGERS,
VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBER: ROWLISON
Revival/
Concert
Housing
Task Force
SCRWA
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A request of Kenneth R. Diamond for permission to conduct a
14-day Revival/Concert on Kern Avenue and First Street was noted.
Mr. Kenneth Diamond addressed the Council further explaining
his request.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Morales and carried that the request of Mr. Diamond for
permission to conduct a 14-day Revival/Concert on Kern Avenue and
First street be granted, subject to the City's Special Events
regulations, noting that definition of "revival/concert" is within
an unforeseen category not considered in the moratorium action for
events on First street.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Customer Service:
California Highway Patrol In Appreciation of City's
Immediate Response to a Hazardous Incident;
Napa Morgan Hill Distribution Center Complementing Parks and
Recreation Staff for Receiving outstanding Accommodations;
City's Response to Request for sponsoring a Foreign Exchange
Student Program;
City's Response In Appreciation of Polyaire Mechanical for
Air Conditioning Services;
Police Chief's Inter-Office Memo In Appreciation of Staff
Assistance to Human Resources Department;
Parks & Recreation Department In Appreciation of Assistance
HorCityAdministrator to Youth Programs Coordinator;
Bracco's Towing In Appreciation of Fire Department Staff's
Participation in Drunk Driving Exhibition for High School
Students; and
City In Appreciation of Donation from P.G. & E. for Ticket
Donation to Community Youth Center; and
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara In
Appreciation of Participation in Council Participation in the
Ochoa Migrant Housing Center Dedication;
Sacramento Bee Newspaper Article re: Chuck Myer Family;
American Red Cross In Appreciation of City of Gilroy's
Service to Blood Drives;
Legislative Bulletins #24 & #25 - 1995;
Legislative Summary Update, June 27, 1995;
The Manning Newsletter, Spring 1995; and
San Jose City Manager Congratulating Jay Baksa on ASPA
Award.
The Minutes of the Housing Element Implementation Task Force
Meeting of June 23, 1995 were noted.
The Minutes of the South County Regional Wastewater
Authority Meeting of April 25, 1995 were noted.
The Update on the Water Conservation Program was noted.
City Administrator Protempore Dorn distributed a Memo to
Council on the Housing set-Aside figures re: the ROO document.
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The Mayor noted the following meetings and events:
League of California Cities Peninsula Division General
Membership Meeting, July 20, 1995 - 5:30 p.m., Redwood City. RSVP
by 7-14-95;
City Council Exhibition Wheelchair Basketball Game, August
26, 1995 - 2:00 p.m., Wheeler Facility, 202 W. 6th Street, Gilroy.
At 8:25 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to a Closed Session: re:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to
Subdivision (c) GC SEC 54956.9:
Claim Against County for Interest on Assessments and
Property Taxes.
At 8:35 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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