Minutes 1996/06/24
Invocation
posting
Agenda
Roll call
Emp.Award
Consent
calendar
Minutes
Budget
P.o. Pkg.
Minutes
Claims
surp.Prop.
Res.96-39
Bid re:
Leavesley Rd.
proj.
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Maint.Dist.#l
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Regular Meeting
June 24, 1996
Gilroy, california
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Ray webb, south valley community Church, gave the
Invocation.
The city Clerk noted the Agenda had been posted on June 20,
1996 - 9:45 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 May,
1996 to Bill Headley, Parks superintendent, community Development
Department.
Motion was made by councilman Morales, seconded by council-
man valdez 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 Meeting of May 28, 1996;
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Approved an Agreement with the county of Santa clara for the
police Department parking Area as recommended;
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 3, 1996;
Denied claims of Jennie wieler; Frank & cindy Dadrass; and
Frank Martinez as recommended;
Declared surplus Property as recommended; and
Adopted Resolution No. 96-39 re: pre-tax payroll deduction
for service credit purchases for eligible employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 39
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY RE:EMPLOYER PICKUP
PRE-TAX PAYROLL DEDUCTION PLAN FOR SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES
(CONTRIBUTION CODE 14).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
city Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to award
the bid of Granite Construction Co. in the amount of $3,350,350.00
for the Leavesley Road widening project.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman Valdez and carried that the bid of Granite construction
company in the amount of $3,350,350.00 for the Leavesley Road
widening project be awarded as recommended.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for the
Public Hearing to consider levy of annual assessments for
Maintenance District No.1, Fiscal Year 1996-1997.
The Engineer'S Report was noted. The city Clerk noted that
no protests were received regarding this District. The Mayor
asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the
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Res.96-40
Pub Hear.
Landscape
& Lighting
Dist.#2
Pub.Hear.
Budget
Res.96-41
matter. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. The
Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The City Attorney noted a revision to Exhibit "A" of the
proposed resolution.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy seconded by
Councilwoman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 96-40 be
waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 40
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGARDING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1, CITY OF GILROY, GIVING FINAL APPROVAL
TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ENGINEER'S REPORT, OVERRULING PROTESTS
AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing to consider levy of annual assessments for
Landscaping and Lighting District No.2, Fiscal Year 1996-1997.
A letter of protest and staff's response was noted.
The staff Report noted that no assessment will be levied for
fiscal year 1996-1997.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. councilwoman
Rowlison requested information on landscaping proposed for the
District. It was noted that Council adopted the Master Plan:; that
this would be further explained in detail at a future Departmental
Report. Councilman springer suggested staff distribute explana-
tory pamphlets to interested citizens regarding assessment
districts.
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 Rowlison seconded by Coun-
cilman Valdez declaring there would be no levy of Assessments on
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2 for the 1996-1997 Fiscal
Year by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Gilroy, Morales, Rogers, Rowlison, Springer, Valdez and Gage.
Following close of the Public Hearing Mr. George
Freislinger, 762 vinca Court, addressed the Council and inquired
about the District and filed his letter of protest and requests
with the city Clerk.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing on the 1996-1997 Fiscal Year city Budget.
Discussion was had regarding the crime problem in Gilroy.
councilman Gilroy recommended the city consider providing security
for the Downtown in the next Budget year.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the 1996-1997 Budget. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by
Councilwoman Rogers that the reading of Resolution No. 96-41 be
waived and that it be adopted.
pub.Hear.
Sewer Rates
Res.96-42
comp.Fee
Schedule
splElec.
Res.96-43
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RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 41
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE
BUDGET FOR SAID CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997 AND APPROPRIATED
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR PURPOSES SET FORTH IN BUDGET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 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 to consider revision and adjustment of
rates and charges for Municipal Sewer Service further explained by
city Administrator Baksa.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposed sewer rates. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor closed the public
Hearing.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
councilman Gilroy that the reading of Resolution No. 96-42 be
waived and that it be adopted approving the revised sewer rates.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING RATES FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
1996.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
city Administrator distributed proposed rev~s~ons and
adjustments of rates and charges of the comprehensive Fee schedule
and recommended the Public Hearing be continued and that a study
session be scheduled on July 8, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss same
and if time permits, discussion of the police Department plan of
Goals and Objectives.
Motion was made by councilman valdez seconded by
councilwoman Rogers and carried that the Public Hearing on the
comprehensive Fee Schedule revisions be continued to a date
uncertain after the July 8, 1996 study Session.
Discussion was had on resolutions regarding a special
Election for charter amendments further explained by city
Administrator Baksa.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rogers seconded by
councilman Gilroy that the reading of Resolution No. 96-43 be
waived and that it be adopted as amended proposing amendments to
the city charter and directing said amendments to be submitted to
the electors of the city.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROPOSING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER AND DIRECTING SAID AMENDMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Res.96-44
Santa Teresa
Corridor
Res.96-45
Res.96-46
Motion was made by councilman Springer seconded by council-
man Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 96-44 be waived and
that it be adopted calling special Election for charter Amendments
and requesting consolidation with November 5, 1996 General state-
wide Election, and requesting services of the Registrar of Voters.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CALLING A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSES FOR SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER; REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 5, 1996; AND REQUESTING SERVICES OF THE REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS:
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ and GAGE
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Discussion was had on the policy for recreational access
along Santa Teresa Corridor requiring preservation of rights-of-
way for jogging/bicycle paths further explained by the city
Attorney.
Mr. Dan Hancock, President of Shapell, addressed the council
opposed to paths on the west side of Santa Teresa and not in
concert with their project.
Motion was made by councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Coun-
cilman Valdez and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 96-45
be waived and that it be adopted as amended establishing recrea-
tional access policy along Santa Teresa Corridor to approve same
with an exception of the western side between Uvas and Miller.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING A
RECREATION ACCESS POLICY ALONG THE SANTA TERESA CORRIDOR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
AYES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
Councilman Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 96-46 be
waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 46
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROPRIATION LIMITS FOR 1996-1997 FISCAL YEAR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 1996,
vote:
AYES:
ADOPTING THE
by the following
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, MORALES,
SPRINGER, VALDEZ
None
None
ROGERS, ROWLISON,
and GAGE
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilwoman Rogers requested that staff prepare an
ordinance requesting developers of 200+ units be required to
dedicate bicycle path rights-of-way for Council consideration.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Manly willis inquired about citations issued by the Police
Department regarding false alarms. Councilwoman Rowlison
requested that Mr. willis document his complaints and provide same
in writing.
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The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
customer service:
Gilroy Exchange club in appreciation of Fire Department;
Gilroy Unified School District in appreciation of park
supervisor's assistance and coordination at Uvas workshop;
Library commission in appreciation of Theresa Hernandez
efforts;
city of Watsonville in appreciation of police chief for
assistance with job promotion;
Minutes of the Gilroy Economic Development corporation Board
of Director's June 13, 1996 Meeting;
Minutes of the Gilroy visitors' Bureau Advisory council
Meetings of April 4, 1996 and May 9, 1996 and Financial Reports
through April 30, 1996;
League of california cities Legislative Bulletin #23 - 1996.
city's response to Legislative Bills; and
city's notification to John walton regarding hedge violation
and city council's intent to review intersection visibility
requirements.
set July 8, 1996 workshop on the revisions to the
comprehensive Fee Schedule and time permitting, police Department
plan of Goals and objectives.
city Administrator Baksa noted that the proposed Blight
Ordinance would be agendized early in september, 1996.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
Annual city Barbecue, August 17, 1996 - 4:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., christmas Hill Park; and
Joint Planning commission/city council study session,
september 9, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., council Chambers, city Hall, 7351
Rosanna street, re: Housing Element Implementation Task Force.
At 9:25 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
~"Y submitted,
, Susanne E. steinmetz, city