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Regular Meeting
April 15, 1996
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
April 10, 1996 - 11:00 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 introduced new employee, Lynn Lawrence, Clerk
Typist I - police Department.
supervisor Ron Gonzales gave a presentation regarding Crime
in Santa Clara county and requested council endorse their
proposal.
Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by council-
woman Rogers and carried that the city council supports the county
crime Task Force proposal as explained by supervisor Gonzales.
Motion was made by councilman valdez, seconded by councilman
Morales that the following item under the Consent calendar be
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approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: K.
A. Mike Gilroy, Char+es 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 25, 1996.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the continued Public Hearing on a rezoning from R1 to R1-PUD
on approximately 10.3 acres, on property located at the southwest
corner of Farrell Avenue and Monterey street, Z 95-10, South
County Housing, applicant. (continued from 3-18-96.)
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The staff Report was noted and further explained by planner
Durkin.
Discussion was had by council regarding exempt projects and
impact in terms of the effect on the school's needs.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the proposal.
The following persons addressed the Council:
Holly wonder, representing South County Housing further
explained the proposed project and addressed the issue of the
school impact fees.
Patrick Moore, 9111 Church street, thanked the staff and
community, Council, etc. for addressing the potential problems and
noted consensus of most of the issues but expressed concern with
no local neighborhood park in the area.
Rick Barmore in favor of the project noting that south
County Housing has addressed all neighborhood concerns and issues.
Terri wenig, representing the school District noted the Dis-
trict supports the affordable housing project but expressed
concern of the District to re-visit the definition of affordable
housing and to allow the school District to participate and
address the issue as affordable housing has a great impact on the
District.
Councilman valdez noted that a study session of the
council/school Board and both staffs should be scheduled.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no response from anyone in the
audience. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion was had by council on the rezoning proposal.
Councilman Valdez requested a modification to the mitigation
measures to address the ohlone Indian geological site. The city
Attorney advised that the mitigation measures should not include
same at this time until staff determines if this can be legally
imposed. The Mayor requested staff research this matter.
Motion was made by councilman Valdez seconded by Council-
woman Rowlison and carried that the Negative Declaration has been
considered and that it be approved, and findings have been made
that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment and that the Mitigation
Monitoring Program be adopted as presented and modified.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman Morales and carried that Staff be directed to prepare
an ordinance approving the rezoning of Z 95-10 as modified.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the continued Public Hearing on a Tentative Map request to
subdivide parcels totalling approximately 10.3 acres into a 62 lo~
Single Family Residential subdivision on property as noted in the
rezoning hearing for Z 95-10, TM 95-05, South county Housing
Applicant.
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The staff Report was noted and further explained by planner
Durkin.
community Development Director Allen explained the traffic
signal proposal relating to the project.
councilman springer expressed a need for crosswalks for
children from the neighborhood using Las Animas Park. staff noted
that traffic counts will be made after completion of the project
to determine the number of warrants.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on the proposal.
The following persons in the audience addressed the council:
Rick Barmore inquired of the back water area and park for
the neighborhood children in the area.
Pat Moore spoke to the proposed barrier noting that same
could be removed when a school is completed on Farrell Avenue.
Marie Juncker, south county Housing Executive Director,
spoke to the process and noted appreciation of neighborhood
participation in solving the issues concerning this project.
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.
council discussion was had regarding conditions 28 and 29.
Motion was made by councilman springer seconded by council-
man Morales and carried that staff be directed to prepare a
resolution approving said Tentative Map request as modified speci-
fically conditions #28 and #29, TM 95-05, South county Housing.
At 9:10 p.m. the Mayor declared a Recess and reconvened the
meeting at 9:18 p.m.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
complete the Architectural and site Design process of A/S 95-31,
South County Housing.
The staff Report was noted and further explained by planner
Durkin.
Discussion was had by council on the matter of rearrangement
of the models and council concurred with staff to determine same
to allow for flexibility.
Motion was made by councilman springer seconded by council-
man Gilroy and carried that staff be directed to prepare a
resolution approving A/S 95-31 as recommended with twenty-four
conditions as noted.
The Mayor continued with the regular order of the agenda and
noted that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public
Hearing to establish Numerical Limits of dwelling units to be
permitted under the requirements of the city of Gilroy'S
Residential Development ordinance for the year 1997-2003.
The staff Report was noted. The Mayor opened the Public
Hearing and noting no one present in the audience wishing to speak
on the matter, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Coun-
cilman springer and carried that staff be directed to prepare a
Resolution establishing Numerical Limits for 1997-2003 as
presented.
proposed Residential Development ordinance amendments
recommended were noted. council set April 29, 1996 as a Joint
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study Meeting of the council/planning commission/ and Developers
to discuss the proposed amendments following the Public Meeting
regarding Falcon Cable.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
from anyone in the audience.
in the audience wishing
There was no comment
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Customer service:
Arcadia Development Co. In Appreciation of Administration
staff;
Police Department In Appreciation of security services at
Local Club;
Gavilan college In Appreciation of community services
Department's Assistance;
Bruce Williams In Appreciation of community services
Director;
Police Department Inter-office Memorandum In Appreciation of
community services support with Downtown spring Cleaning Day;
Inter-office Memo Informing Department of victim's
Appreciation of Fire Departments services;
Fire Chief In Appreciation of Police Department's Assistance
during recent fire;
GDDC In Appreciation of Police Department for services;
proclamation Issued by Mayor Gage: Multiple sclerosis
society Day - May 1, 1996;
cattlemen's Association of santa clara county In
Appreciation of city'S support of proposition 197;
League of California cities Legislative Bulletin #13 - 1996;
community services Article, peninsula Division Newsletter,
March 1996;
city'S Response to SB 1896, AB 2841, 3382 and 3365;
update on Long-Range RDO Applications, April 1, 1996;
Minutes of the Gilroy visitors' Bureau Advisory council
Meeting of March 14, 1996 and Financial statements through
February 29, 1996;
Live oak services In Appreciation of CDBG Funds;
Local Resident In Appreciation of City council support In
opposition to Domestic Partner Registry proposal; and
Falcon Cable re: Customer service.
The Report of the Planning commission Meeting of April 4,
1996 was noted.
The Minutes of the Housing Element Implementation Task
Force Meeting of March 28, 1996 (Cancelled); April 11, 1996 Agenda
were noted.
The Minutes of the Library commission Meeting of March 13,
1996 were noted.
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The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of
March 19, 1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the Arts & Culture commission Meeting of
March 12, 1996 were noted.
The Water Conservation Program update was noted.
city Administrator Baksa gave an update on Municipal
Resource Consultants re: City'S Property Tax Audit Report.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a Traffic Impact Fund
Reimbursement memo regarding proposed ordinance change further
explained by Community Development Director Allen.
Council set May 1, 1996 for a study session re: Economic
Development Incentives.
Councilwoman Rowlison reported on possible establishment of
a Youth Corp.
Councilman Morales gave an update on the Agricultural
Preserve Task Force.
Councilwoman Rogers gave an update on the Santa Teresa
Corridor study Task Force noting a Joint study session with
council/planning and Parks & Recreation commissions would be in
order with Santa Teresa property owners within the next two months
to discuss their recommendations.
Councilman Gilroy noted senior Day May 10, 1996 at 6:00 a.m.
and council to volunteer to sell newspapers for their fund raiser.
The Mayor noted the following Meetings/Events:
continued Special council Meetings, April 16 and 18, 1996 at
7:30 p.m., re: Appeal Hearing on the Decision of the city
Administrator to Revoke the club As de Oros' Regulatory Bar
Permit, Council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street, Gilroy,
CA 95020; and
Public Meeting/Hearing, April 29, 1996 - 7:30 p.m., re:
Falcon Cable TV, Council Chambers, city Hall, 7351 Rosanna street,
Gilroy, CA 95020.
At 10:10 p. m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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