Minutes 1996/03/04
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Invocation
posting
Agenda
Roll call
Consent
calendar
Minutes
Budget
claims
Minutes
Res.96-9
Regular Meeting
March 4, 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
February 29, 1996 - 9:40 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;
The Mayor announced that at 6:30 p.m. Council held a closed
session pursuant to Government code section 54957.6 re: Labor
Negotiations with the city Administrator and took no action.
Motion was made by councilman Gilroy, seconded by council-
man Morales that the following items under the Consent calendar be
approved removing Item II. B., Resolution Authorizing Joining
ABAG's Power purchasing Pool for Natural Gas, 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 Adjourned Regular council Meeting of February
20, 1996;
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Denied Claims of Manuela Robinson; c. H. Woten; Martin
Bauer; Christopher, Jasman and Kloded safar; simona Martinez;
Jeannie Walker and Nanette Calder as recommended; and
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 1996.
The city Attorney recommended revisions to the resolution
authorizing joining ABAG'S Power purchasing Pool for natural gas
in regard to the agreement.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy seconded by councilman
springer that the reading of Resolution No. 96-9 be waived and
pub.Hear.
HCD Funds
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that it be adopted as amended to remove the agreement form set
forth in the Exhibit; said agreement form to be finalized by the
city Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AND DELIVER: 1) A NATURAL GAS SALES
AND AGGREGATION AGREEMENT APPOINTING ABAG AS THE CORE TRANSPORT
AGENT FOR THE CITY IN PROCURING THE PURCHASE AND TRANSPORTATION OF
NATURAL GAS AND 2) PG&E's CUSTOMER AUTHORIZATION FOR CORE GAS
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1996 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing on the 1996-1997 Fiscal Year community
Development Block Grant Program Year Funding.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by city
Administrator Baksa and HCD Grant Coordinator Yurutucu. Discus-
sion was had regarding funds in the form of grants or loans.
Marie Juncker, representing South county Housing, addressed
the Council and noted willingness to review the loan concept at
some future date for future years.
sally French of Hope rehabilitation, addressed the council
noting that she was not aware of loan process v grant.
Leonard Hale, Chairman of the Citizens' Advisory committee,
addressed the Council noting the recommendation of the Committee
and process undertaken. He noted that the loan proposal should be
reviewed for future years and not this year. He noted that the
committee would be recommending a time frame process for next year
allocations and requested Council be more specific as to what they
expect from the committee.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
The following applicants addressed the Council in regard to
funds requested:
Pedro Castaneda - CET;
Ann Marquart - project sentinel;
Shirley Trevino - Director of CET;
Paula Gann, Executive Director of Discover Alternatives;
Donna DiMinico - catholic Charities;
Marge Albaugh, Director - st. Joseph's Welfare center;
Donna Reak - Live Oak Day Care;
cindy McCown - second Harvest Food Bank;
Robert Van Tassel, 9094 Concord Court - Neighbor of proposed
CET project and requested more information on the project;
Zoraida Rivas - CAUSA.
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 regarding the four constuc-
tion proposals. Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers seconded
by councilman Valdez and carried that the recommendation of the
Citizens' Advisory Committee be approved specifically for the
three construction projects: 1) South county Housing/Emergency
Housing consortium; 2) Hope Rehabilitation/South county Housing;
3) South county Housing Longmeadow; noting CET proposal needs
restructuring and not recommended to receive funds this year and
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club As de
Oros
the $2,905 balance in the construction funds be transferred to the
Administration category.
Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by councilman
Gilroy and carried to not fund new projects under the Public
services Activities totalling $8,975 for redistribution to other
projects with project sentinel to remain at $6,925 with intent
that the $2,900 from the Administration category be allocated to
them for Fair Housing Project and st. Joseph's Family Center's
allocation of $5,371 be increased to $6,J06 from project
sentinel's $1,335 Public service Activities total allocations as
follows: $55,500 (Re-calculations:)
st. Joseph's Family Center
Project sentinel
Discover Alternatives
catholic charities S.C.V.
Live Oak Day Care
catholic Charities
second Harvest Food Bank
Outreach & Escort
Advent Group Ministries
CAUSA/ESO Inc.
south valley counseling Center
odd Fellow/Rebekah Childrens' Home
The Bridge
Emergency Housing Consortium
$6,706
6,925
5,008
2,386
2,386
2,386
5,008
2,386
2,386
5,371
2,386
5,008
2,386
4,772
Motion was made by councilman springer seconded by council-
man Valdez and carried that $2,905 be authorized from the
Administration category to project sentinel for their Fair Housing
Project.
Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by council-
woman Rowlison and carried that the city of Gilroy's recommended
funding be approved with the conditions that the Downtown Economic
Development study in the amount of $40,000 and Friday Night Jams
project in the amount of $11,000 be held pending final approval by
council of each project.
Discussion was had regarding a council study session to be
scheduled with the Citizens' Advisory Committee well in advance of
the HCD Process for funding to establish perimeters and council
recommendations for the committee to follow for next year's
allocations.
At 9:35 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9:43 p.m.
An Ordinance amending section 4.45 of the city Code
regulating wolf hybrids as wild or exotic animals was noted and
further discussed by council.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman valdez that the reading of ordinance No. 96-3 be waived
and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGULATING
WOLF HYBRIDS AS WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS BY AMENDING GILROY
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.45
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: MORALES, ROGERS, ROWLISON, VALDEZ
and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY and SPRINGER
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
A request for continuance of the hearing currently scheduled
for March 11, 1996 to revoke the regulatory bar permit of club As
de Oros, was noted. Arthur cantu, Attorney representing the owner
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of club As de Oros, addressed the council and further explained
his request for continuance of the appeal hearing.
Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by council-
woman Rogers and failed by the following Roll Call Vote to
continue the appeal hearing to April 9, 1996 with conditions of no
adult entertainment dancing; all city codes adhered to; and no
Alcoholic Beverage control violations: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Rogers, Rowlison and valdez; Noes: Councilmembers: Gilroy,
Morales, springer and Gage.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same except as noted:
Arbor Day - March 9, 1996; (The Mayor noted Tree USA
presentation and tree planting scheduled for Las Animas Park at
10:00 a.m.);
Hope Rehabilitation services 10th Annual Fund Raiser - March
1996;
L. Ron Hubbard Day - March 13, 1996; (Discussed.);
Local business owner objecting to issuance of additional
alcoholic beverage license in the downtown area;
League of california cities Legislative Bulletin, #8 - 1996;
Update on long-range applications and status of RDO
allocations and activity, February 16, 1996;
city's support of Senator Feinstein re: The Federal Gang
violence Act; and
city of concord requesting resolution or letter in
opposition to the U. S. Department of Energy to ship spent nuclear
fuel from foreign countries to the Bay Area. (councilwoman
Rowlison requested the city support city of concord's position in
opposition of this issue.)
city Administrator Baksa noted a Report on Adopt-A-school
Funds.
city Administrator Baksa distributed an ohio newspaper
article on storm Drains.
city Administrator Baksa presented city logo pin samples.
The Mayor noted he would give Council city lapel pins that he
presently has, for distribution.
council concurred with cable TV Hearing rescheduling from
April 8 to April 29, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
The city Attorney advised council to not discuss the Appeal
Hearing regarding revocation of the regulatory bar permit with
anyone and explained hearing procedures.
councilwoman Rowlison noted copies of the S.J. Mercury West
Magazine re: Gangs and the city of San Jose's Youth services
Action plan included in council packets.
councilman Morales complemented the Luigi Aprea's Science
Fair Event.
councilman Valdez noted that he would have a legislative up-
date regarding proposition 62 for council review.
councilwoman Rogers gave an update on the Joint Powers
Library Meeting.
councilman Gilroy gave a report on the Joint city/school
Liaison Committee Meeting of February 28, 1996 noting review of
City/school Agreements for Joint Facilities.
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councilman Gilroy noted the city's representative on the
Council on Aging must be a senior citizen and age 60 or over and
that he is not eligible to be the representative.
councilman springer noted he was impressed with the Science
Fair projects at the Luigi Aprea School. He further noted the
city/school Facility Agreements need review and update with a
consensus that is right for the community. councilwoman Rowlison
noted that a full council/school Board needs to meet in this
regard at a study session.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
Lord's Table Fund Raiser, March 16, 1996 - 5:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m., Saint Mary's Parish Hall, 11 First street, Gilroy;
city councilmembers volunteering to serve;
sound Demonstration re: santa Teresa Boulevard Sound walls,
March 19, 1996 - Time and Location to be Determined; and
special council Meeting, March 11, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. re:
Appeal Hearing on Revocation of Regulatory Bar Permit.
At 11:30 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
k