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Res.95-89
Res.95-90
Regular Meeting
December 18, 1995
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced that Council was in Closed session prior
to the meeting and would further adjourn to a Closed session
following the regular adjournment of this meeting.
Pastor Mark wilson, The Foothill's Foursquare Church gave
the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
December 14, 1995 - 9:10 a.m.
Present: councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S.
Morales, Connie Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. springer,
Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage~ 7:08 p.m.
The Mayor presented the Gilroy Browns (Midget Division) -
Pop Warner Football Team and Coaches (Super Bowl Champs) with a
certificate of commendation and recognition for their National
championship Award, defeating the Wilmington pilots (from the Los
Angeles area) 36-0 December 10, 1995 in Florida.
Councilman springer donated his Council salary to signage
for entrances to the city depicting "Home of the Gilroy Browns"
National Champions.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of
November, 1995, to steve Eddlemon, community services Department.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Coun-
cilman Morales that the following item under the Consent calendar
be approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
K. A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S. Morales, Connie Rogers, Suellen C.
Rowlison, Thomas W. springer, Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage:
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended~
Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of November 6, 20,
and 27, 1995~
Adopted Resolution No. 95-89 declaring weeds and refuse to
be a public nuisance, setting a hearing date of January 16, 1996~
RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING
CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING AND REFUSE ACCUMULATING IN THE CITY OF
GILROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE
SUCH NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF
THE RESOLUTION BY PUBLICATION THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 1995, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None~ and
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 90
RESOLUTION INITIATING REORGANIZATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS:
"SHAPELL REORGANIZATION 95-01" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 1995, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ and GAGE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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GPA 95-04
MAC SA
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the continued public Hearing on a General plan Text Amendment
request to amend the city's General plan Document, section III,
Natural Environment - policies - Noise, for the purpose of modi-
fying acceptable sound level limits and setting forth the required
location of measurement, city of Gilroy, Applicant, GPA 95-04.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by planner
stice.
planning commissioner Lai gave a presentation in opposition
to the General plan Text Amendment.
The consultant's report on Air Quality & Acoustical
specialist was noted and further explained by Michael weber, LSA
Associates, Inc.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
The following addressed the council:
Mary Carson, homeowner on Jacaranda way next to santa Teresa
Boulevard, suggested actual sound tests be performed and requested
council accept the recommendation of the Planning commission.
Tim Filice, partner in the Glen-Loma Group, spoke in favor
of the GPA amendment that would raise noise limits but let
developers build lower sound walls.
Holly wonder, project Manager of South county Housing,
reminded council that their projects are for affordable housing
and noted the cost and esthetic implications if the proposed
changes in sound walls are approved.
Matthew Drummond, 7500 chestnut street, recommended the
location of the sound measurement should be addressed rather than
the decibel differences.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion was had by council on the proposals.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers seconded by council-
woman Rowlison and not carried by the following Roll call Vote to
approve proposed amendment No. 3 that would raise noise limits but
allow lower sound walls: Ayes: councilmembers Rogers, Rowlison and
Gage~ Noes: councilmembers: Gilroy, Morales, springer and Valdez.
council requested staff investigate the possibility of
additional noise testing and report back to them with
alternatives.
At 9:10 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9:25 p.m.
The Mayor deviated from the regular order of the agenda in
order to accommodate interested persons in the audience.
A proposal by MACSA for Friday Night Jams was noted and
further explained by Olivia Mendiola.
Ramiro savedra, 7351 Alexander street and Jose de Luna, 7531
Forest street, Apt. B addressed council in favor of the proposal.
The proposal of MACSA was referred to staff to review and
report back to council on a recommendation.
Donna pray and virginia Wright addressed the council and
presented a report on a cultural Planning workshop held september
8, 1995 for council information.
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GPA 95-01
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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.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda:
The Mayor recommended and motion was made by councilman
Valdez seconded by councilman springer and carried that the
following be appointed to Boards and Commissions for terms expir-
ing December 31, 1995: (New commission terms determined by lot.)
parks & Recreation commission:
Term To Expire
Martha Martinez - 4 year term
Greg Camaco-Light - 4 year term
1-1-'00
1-1-'00
Planninq Commission:
Marie Blankley - 4 year term
Ermelindo Puente - 4 year term
1-1-'00
1-1-'00
Librarv commission:
Elizabeth Lai - 1 year term
Leah Halper - 1 year term
sohail "sunny" Khandwala - 2 year term
Jenny Howard - 3 year term
Walter Emerdinger - 4 year term
1-1-97
1-1-97
1-1-98
1-1-99
1-1-'00
Arts & Culture commission:
Donovan George Bayuga - 1 year term
patricia Delleney-Gilroy - 1 year term
Arline silva - 2 year term
catherine (Cathi) Johnson 2 year term
Donna pray - 3 year term
sandy stanford - 3 year term
caroline Haessler - 4 year term
1-1-97
1-1-97
1-1-98
1-1-98
1-1-99
1-1-99
1-1-'00
Buildinq Board of Appeals:
David sheedy - 4 year term
1-1-'00
Handicapped Access Board:
Ben pappani - 4 year term
1-1-'00
The Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda:
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the public Hearing to amend the city's General plan Document
for the purpose of incorporating portions of the Santa Clara
county Hazardous Waste Management plan into the Gilroy General
plan, to comply with California Assembly Bill 2948 (Tanner Act).
The proposed amendment would enable the city to adopt a set of
criteria for evaluating proposals to site commercial hazardous
waste management facilities, GPA 95-01.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by city
Administrator Baksa noting that the staff and Planning commission
recommend tabling and filing the proposal.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by council-
man Gilroy and carried that GPA 95-01 be tabled and filed as
recommended.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a public Hearing to amend zoning ordinance section 50.67
council on
Aging
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Housing
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Applicant's Agreement to perform (Residential Development Ordi-
nance). The proposed amendment will modify the city's Residential
Development Ordinance to conform with the city's ROO Performance
Agreements.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by city
Administrator Baksa noting that planner Faus was present to answer
questions.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers seconded by
councilman Gilroy and carried that staff be directed to prepare an
ordinance approving said amendment.
The Mayor recommended and council approved the appointment
of councilman Gilroy as the South county Representative to the
council on Aging as recommended.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
customer service:
OMI project Manager In Appreciation of community services
Department~
Resident and city'S Reply to Recycling Inquiry~
police chief's Inter-Office Memo In Recognition of Angela
Kaho, MSO outstanding Performance~
police chief's Inter-office Memo In Appreciation of officer
steve Morrow's Presentation and Accomplishments at Eliot School~
city'S Response to Legislative Bills:
opposition to HR 1058 and S 240~
Minutes of the Gilroy visitors' Bureau Advisory Council
October and November 1995 Meetings.
The Report of the Planning commission Meeting of December
7, 1995 was noted.
The Minutes of the Housing Element Implementation Task Force
Meeting of November 20, 1995 were noted.
city Administrator Baksa noted the update on the Water
Conservation Program.
Discussion was had on the council Retreat to be scheduled in
February 1996.
city Administrator Baksa noted the Pajaro River watershed
workshop re: Joint-powers Legislation and requested council
contact him if they wish to attend. councilwoman Rowlison
indicated she would attend.
Discussion was had and city Administrator Baksa gave an
update on the the CDBG Process.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on acquisition of
the Youth Center Building.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on the GDDC Meeting
of December 7, 1995.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on the cable TV
Franchise process noting a Joint Meeting with Hollister/Morgan
Hill will be scheduled for February 1996.
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
New Emp.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on community
services reorganization and city employees successfully handling
seasonal flooding incidents. councilman springer suggested that
the employees be recognized on channel 34.
councilman Gilroy requested staff determine the cost of the
storm drain issues. councilman springer noted that Fifth street
between Rosanna street to Miller is a flooding issue.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on the city
staff/school Administration meeting regarding security issues
noting a staff Report is forthcoming prior to any scheduled Joint
city/school Liaison Committee Meeting.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on the curfew center
proposal of MACSA and that a staff recommendation is forthcoming
for the January 16, 1996 Regular Meeting.
city Administrator Baksa noted that a meeting of the city'S
representatives on the Joint city/school Liaison Committee will be
scheduled for early January 1996.
The city Attorney gave an update on the Gaeta v city case
noting that the Judge has 90 days to rule.
The Mayor noted the Toys for Tots project needs toys.
The Mayor gave an Update on the Skating Party.
councilwoman Rogers gave an update on recent meetings she
attended: Transit Authority policy committee~ visitor's Bureau;
Housing Implementation Task Force and Santa clara county cities
Association.
planner Faus gave a summary report on the South county
Agricultural Preserve study Task Force, November 16, 1995 Meeting
attended by councilman Morales.
At 11:20 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to the continued Closed
session held prior to this meeting.
At 11:45 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned to Monday, January 8, 1996 if sufficient Agenda items or
Adjourn to Tuesday, January 16, 1996. (TUesday, December 26, 1995
and Tuesday, January 2, 1996 regular meetings previously cancelled
by council.)
Respectfully submitted,
Adjourned Regular Meeting
January 8, 1996
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Kevin wilson, Gilroy Bible Church gave the
Invocation.
The city clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
January 4, 1996 - 11:30 a.m.
The Mayor noted Introduction of New Employee: Susana Serna,
Police Records Technician I, not present.
Roll Call
Volunteer
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calendar
Minutes
Budget
Imprvmts.
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Housing
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Present: councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, charles s.
Morales, connie Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas w. springer,
Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage; 7:00 p.m.
The Mayor presented the volunteer of the Month of December,
1995 to Nancy pruitt, volunteer service program under channel 34.
Motion was made by councilman Gilroy, seconded by councilman
springer that the following item under the Consent calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: councilmembers: K.
A. Mike Gilroy, charles S. Morales, connie Rogers, suellen C.
Rowlison, Thomas w. springer, Pete valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage:
Minutes of the Regular council Meetings of December 4th and
18, 1995~
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfer as recommended~
Accepted Mantelli Drive Improvements - silicon valley
Diversified~ and
Approved RDO Exemption for south county Housing, church
street project.
At 7:05 p.m. Administrative services Director Dorn gave the
Department Report for the Administrative services Department
explaining the city's Investment program. At 8:00 p.m. the Mayor
reconvened the meeting.
A proposed ordinance amending section 50.67 of the zoning
ordinance re: Residential Development ordinance was noted.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
Councilman Morales and unanimously carried that the ordinance be
read by title only and waived further reading of the ordinance.
The clerk read the title of the ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilwoman Rogers and carried that the ordinance be introduced
and published by title and summary.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Rick Barmore, resident of North Church street, addressed the
council concerned with the development at the end of church street
regarding an application continued from the Planning commission
regular meeting for future discussion by council at a later date.
staff advised Mr. Barmore to contact the Planning Division of the
city for additional information on proposed plans and future
development of church street.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience.
council concurred with the reappointment of Robert connelly,
community services Director, and connie Rogers, councilwoman, as
city representatives on the Gilroy visitors' Bureau Advisory
council. Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy seconded by
councilman springer and carried that the city's representatives be
reappointed on the Gilroy visitors' Bureau Advisory council.
Noted and discussed request of Nob Hill Foods regarding
Economic Impact Reports.
Heard from Jim oteri, representing Nob Hill Foods regarding
their proposed project.
Heard from Patti Hale, President of the Gilroy chamber of
Commerce.
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Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by council-
man Gilroy by the following Roll Call Vote that Nob Hill Foods
proceed with their application for a new grocery store, not
requiring an Economic Impact study Report with the concurrence
that a study Session is forthcoming to examine topics of traffic,
regional draw and anti-blight issues and city's policy regarding
requirements for Economic Impact study Reports: Ayes: councilmem-
bers: Gilroy, Morales, Rogers, Rowlison, springer, Valdez and
Gage.
city Administrator Baksa noted that he would redistribute
the San Jose anti-blight ordinance for review and discuss the
matters of regional draw and traffic issues with the Planning
Division to be discussed by council at a future study session.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by council-
man Morales and carried that the city supports the city of
Temecula ~equesting support to recover state Library Funding.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same except as noted:
customer service:
Response of Field Crews in December, 1995;
south county Housing In Appreciation of staff Assistance
with Monterra village Applications;
safeway In Appreciation of Administrative Assistance;
safeway, Inc. In Appreciation of community Development
Department in Expediting Approval Process~
Assistant Fire chief In Appreciation of Administrator's
participation at Annual Retreat~
Assistant Fire Chief commendation to Fire Department
Personnel regarding Recent Fire~
Assistant Fire Chief Recognition of Fire personnel during
EMT Training Program~
city's Appreciation of south Santa Clara county Fire
District's Assistance~
Pacific Gas & Electric Company In Appreciation of community
services Department's Acknowledgment of Their Service to the
community~
Marine Corps Reserve re: Toys for Tots campaign;
community services Director's Inter-office Memo In
Appreciation of customer Assistance~
San Jose Mercury News Article, December 10, 1995 re: Curfew
Regulations~
Minutes of the Gilroy Visitors' Bureau Advisory council
Meeting of November 9, 1995;
santa clara cities Association 1996 calendar;
Proclamation Issued by Mayor Gage:
vietnamese community week - February 10-18, 1996~
League of California cities Bulletin #39 - 1995;
Local Armory Daily closing Hours~ (council requested a
letter be sent to the Emergency Housing Consortium to revert back
to the original hours previously used;
P & R Com.
11-21-95
Housing
Task Force
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city's Response to Transportation Agency Membership and
Meetings~ and
USA Todav Article re: changing Behavior patterns of Youth in
the community.
ABAG update on Power purchasing pool Natural Gas Purchase.
Noted the Minutes of the parks & Recreation Commission
Meeting of November 21, 1995.
Noted the Minutes of the Library & culture commission
Meeting of December 12, 1995.
Noted the Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of
November 20, 1995.
Noted the Minutes of the Gilroy Golf club Meeting of
December 5, 1995.
Noted the Minutes of the Housing Element Implementation Task
Force Meeting of December 14, 1995.
city Administrator Baksa introduced Environmental Program
Coordinator Menacho who gave an update on the citizens' Advisory
Committee re: solid waste and Recycling.
council concurred with the council/Administrator Retreat
scheduled for February 9 and 10, 1996 at the Senior Center 7:00
p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., respectively.
city Administrator Baksa noted the Wellness committee
calendars for sale at $3.00 each.
city Administrator Baksa distributed and noted the police
Department Report complete regarding the Gilroy High school
security request to be agendized on the January 16, 1996 regular
agenda to include the Curfew Center report and recommendation to
be included in the January 16, 1996 agenda packet.
council set January 29, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. as a Council study
Session re: the 1996-2001 capital Improvement Budget.
city Administrator Baksa noted the Luigi Aprea Fundamental
School science Fair scheduled for February 27, 1996 at 8:00 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. requesting council to Judge the program. council-
members springer, Morales, Gilroy, Gage and Rowlison noted they
would attend and participate.
city Administrator Baksa noted the supervisory Training
scheduled to begin January 10 for four weeks. councilwoman Rogers
requested that customer services be reviewed from the customer's
viewpoint.
councilwoman Rowlison gave an update on the South county
Domestic Task Force Meeting and noted the Family county Clinic for
free services in obtaining a restraining order.
councilman Morales noted he participated in the FATS
Training at the police Department and was impressed by same.
councilman Valdez gave an update on the Transportation
Agency Board Meeting and noted retired councilman Kloecker will be
scheduled to receive a Certificate from the Agency for his
services during his tenure.
councilman Valdez gave an update on the finalization of the
Train Depot Agreement. city Administrator Baksa noted councilman
Kloecker should be recognized for his efforts in this
accomplishment.
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councilwoman Rogers noted she participated in the FATS
Training at the police Department and noted policy Advisory
committee Meetings she attended including additional meetings
representing the city.
At 10:05 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,