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Invocation
posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Emp.Award
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 18, 1996
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Malcolm MacPhail, New Hope community church, gave the
Invocation.
The city Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
March 14, 1996 - 9:05 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 presented the Employee Award for the Month of
February, 1996, to Phylis Reese, clerk Typist II, community
Services Department.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy, seconded by councilman
Morales that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved removing Item II. A. Ordinance amending section 16.32 of
the city Code and adding section 16.32-1 relating to the
regulation of skateboards, roller-skates, in-line skates and other
similar wheeled devices for discussion 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 Meeting of March 4, 1996;
Res.96-10
Minutes
Imprvmts.
skate-
boards
Pub.Hear.
Z 95-03
Pub. Hear.
TM 95-02
Pub.Hear.
TM 95-03
Pub.Hear.
Z 95-10
Pub.Hear.
TM 95-05
Downtown
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Adopted Resolution No. 96-10 Detaching Shapell Reorganiza-
tion 95-1 from Santa Clara County Open Space Authority;
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING
THE REORGANIZATION BY ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS TOTALLING
APPROXIMATELY 2,216 ACRES, DESIGNATED AS "SHAPELL REORGANIZATION
95-01," TO THE CITY OF GILROY AND DETACHMENT FROM SOUTH SANTA
CLARA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT AND SANTA CLARA COUNTY OPEN SPACE
AUTHORITY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 1996 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None;
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
and
Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of March 11, 1996;
Accepted Improvements: southpoint Business park Associates,
Outlet Mall, phase III, and Glen Lorna Corp./Arcadia Homes, Inc.,
Outlet Mall, phase IV, as recommended.
city Administrator Baksa noted a request of Glen Lorna Group
to include commercial/profession properties in the proposed skate-
board ordinance. Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
The City Attorney suggested revised wording of the proposed
ordinance to include private, commercial and public properties
owned by other agencies.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer seconded by
Councilman Valdez and unanimously carried that the reading of the
revised proposed ordinance be waived and that it be re-introduced
and published by title and summary.
The Mayor noted a scheduled Public Hearing on a zone change
request, Valley Title Company (Arcadia Development Co. & Farotte
construction), Applicants, Z 95-03 and continued said hearing to
March 25, 1996 to accommodate the appeal received on the decision
of the Planning commission to deny the zoning.
The Mayor noted a scheduled Public Hearing on a Tentative
Map request of Valley Title Company (Arcadia Development Co. &
Farotte Construction), applicants, TM 95-02 ana continued said
hearing to March 25, 1996.
The Mayor noted a scheduled Public Hearing on a Tentative
Map request of Valley Title Company (Arcadia Development Co. &
Farotte Construction), TM 95-03 and continued said hearing to
March 25, 1996.
The Mayor noted a scheduled Public Hearing on a rezoning
request of south County Housing, applicant, Z 95-10 and continued
said hearing to April 15, 1996 requested by the applicant.
The Mayor noted a scheduled Public Hearing on a Tentative
Map request of South County Housing, applicant, TM 95-05 and con-
tinued said hearing to April 15, 1996 requested by the applicant.
city Administrator Baksa recommended discussion of the
proposed Downtown Urban Ecology Study be tabled for two months in
order for the HCD Grant Coordinator to obtain information on a
Neighborhood Rehabilitation plan from HUD and other options.
Council agreed that Staff obtain the information and
schedule a Study Session at some future date to discuss proposed
plans for the downtown area including First Street and Tenth
Street with various options and requested that the downtown
property owners be contacted early on to be sure they are in
agreement with, and that there is a consensus and will support
whichever plan is selected.
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Prop. 197
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~he 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.
proposition 197 regarding the mountain lion issue was noted
requesting council support by the Santa Clara County Farm Bureau.
Mr. walt Warner, 9901 Canada Road, Gilroy, Director of the
Santa Clara County Cattleman's Association addressed the Council
in support of Proposition 197 urging Council su~port.
Nancy Richardson, Santa Clara County Farm Bureau addressed
the Council on behalf of the Cattleman's Association and Farm
Bureau requesting Council support for proposition 197.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales seconded by councilman
Valdez and unanimously carried that a letter of support for
Proposition 197 be sent to the Santa Clara County Farm Bureau.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Customer Service:
Commissioner Khandwala In Appreciation of City Facilities;
County of Sonoma In Appreciation of city's expertise
service;
Community Development Department In Appreciation of School
District's and commissioner Golden's participation in Consultant
Selection re: Parks Improvements;
Jordan school Teacher In Appreciation of Museum staff;
Inter-office Memo from community Services Department In
Appreciation of Finance Staff;
Gilroy Fire Department In Appreciation of Assistance from
south santa Clara County Fire District, San Jose Fire Department
and Central Fire Protection District During Recent Fire;
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Local citizens In Appreciation of Assistance I.l Permit
Process;
Recreation Services Manager In Appreciation for Cooperation
by south Valley Junior High School re: Adult Basketball Program;
Director of community Services Department In Appreciation of
Water District for Tree Removal Assistance;
Police Chief's Advisory Group Meeting of Februar.y 14, 1996;
etc. ;
Trend Letter, Vol. 15, *3 re: Economy, Busine~q, ~echnology,
Neighborhood Newsletter, Northwest Residents, February 1996;
League of california cities Legislative Bulletin #9 - 1996;
1995-96 Christmas Decoration Installation/Removal Costs;
catholic Charities In Appreciation of CDBG Funding;
Proposals re: Pedestrian Safety at Santa Teresa Boulevard
and First Street;
santa Clara county Domestic Partners Issue Referred to Human
Relations commission Meeting of March 26, 1996.(page 3 HRC
Executive Committee 2-12-96 Minutes.);
Local citizens Urging Revc~ation of Regulatory Bar Permit of
As de Oros;
Plan.com.
3-7-96
Housing
Task Force
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League of California cities Legislative Bulletin, 410 -
1996;
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce 1995 Holiday Season Report; and
Minutes of the Gilroy visitors' Bureau Advisory Council
Meeting of February 15, 1996; Financial Statement through January
31, 1996; and 1995-96 plan of Action.
The Report of the Planning commission Meeting of March 7,
1996 was noted.
The Minutes of the Housing Element Implement~tion Task Force
Meeting of February 22, 1996 were noted.
city Administrator Baksa noted an update on the Water
Conservation Program.
city Administrator Baksa noted calTrans will not allow
Gilroy Browns' signs at locations on 101 Highway in the city
Limits. Noted three other locations within the city Limits: North
Monterey street, Santa Teresa Boulevard and Hecker Pass Highway.
Council concurred with the th~e locations and requested a banner
be installed and an exhibit of a permanent nature be placed in the
museum.
The Mayor thanked Council volunteers at the st. Joseph's
Fund Raiser March 16, 1996.
councilwoman Rowlison gave a report on an open House she
attended for CAUSA to be combined with ESO at a new headquarters
on Monterey and Hornlein Court and noted more resources in their
tutoring program and grant. she distributed child Abuse
Prevention literature and noted the Gilroy Youth Leadership
Program she attended March 16, 1996.
councilman Morales noted the Agriculture Preserve Task Force
is finalizing their draft plan to be agendized for Council review
of the proposed concepts of the 20 year plan.
councilman Valdez reported on the 50th Anniversary of the
Veteran's John Berri Post 6309 and ceremonies held March 16, 1996.
councilman Valdez gave an update on the Constitution
Revision Commission noting new members recently appointed and
drastic changes to be provided to council at the next meeting.
city Administrator Baksa noted at the City Managers' Association
this was also discussed and that the League of California cities
may recommend against these proposed constitution Revisions.
councilwoman Rogers noted a Press confer~nce with the city
of San Jose's Mayor Hammer that she attended on behalf of the
Mayor, where it was recommended that all Mayor'S endorse AB 2828
(Sweeney) re: property Taxes recommending that the School Board
support this legislative bill. council concurred with a letter of
support and individual letters of support to local legislatures.
councilman Gilroy recommended city review actions at a local
Bar and Restaurant on First Street for an incident occurring March
15, 1996. city Administrator Baksa reported the city is reviewing
the matter.
councilman springer expressed concern for recognition by the
community of local veterans who sacri~iced their lives for their
country and echoed co~ncilman Valdez' sentiments ~f the VFW core-
mony for the 50th Annivers~ry of the John Berri Post 6309, urging
more co~unity involvement ct the Memorial Day services in May.
The Mayor noted the following ~eetings and events:
sound Demonstration res santa Teresa Boulevard sou~d Walls,
March 19, 1996 - 4:45 p.m., council Chambers, city Hall, 7351
Rosanna street, Gilroy, CA 95020;
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special Council Meeting, Appeal Hearing re: Regulatory Bar
permit, Club As de Oros, April 8, 1996, (Time to be announced.)
Council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 aosanna street, Gilroy, and
Public Meeting/Hearing, April 29, 1996, 7:30 p.m., r~:
Falcon Cable TV, Council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street,
Gilroy.
At 8:20 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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