Minutes 1996/11/04
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Invocation
Roll Call
Posting
Agenda
Consent
Calendar
Budget
Claims
Imprvmts.
Lib. Com.
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Regular Meeting
November 4, 1996
Gilroy, California
The Mayor noted Council were in a continued Adjourned Closed Session
pursuant to GC Section 54957 re: Performance Evaluation of the City
Administrator and no action taken.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Robert Langley, First Baptist Church gave the Invocation.
Present: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S. Morales, Connie
Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F.
Gage - 7:07 p.m.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on October 31,
1996 - 10:40 a.ill.
Bill Lindsteadt addressed the Council and gave an update on the Economic
Development Corporation programs.
The Mayor recommended that the claims of Roberta Schanding and
Lindsey Crocker be removed from the Consent Calendar to discuss same in Closed
Session.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman
Morales that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved
removing claims of Roberta Schanding and Lindsey Crocker from Item B to
discuss same in Closed Session by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes:
Counci1members: 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;
Denied Claims of Gloria Webster and Albert Nunes as recommended; and
Accepted Improvements for Underground Diesel and Gasoline Fuel Tank
Removal, Project 9-AS 428 as recommended.
Library Commissioner, Leah Halper addressed the Council and gave a
report and update of the Library Commission, noting goals and accomplishments
and Commissioners Lai and Khandwala present in the audience.
Noted Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment amending Sections 18.30
ComnWf~~al Use Table; 46.40 Density Exceptions; and 50.41 Architectural & site
Apprpy~~, Z 96-06. (Public Hearing held 10-21-96.) City Administrator Baksa and
Comm\Plity Development Director Allen answered questions of Council.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Councilman
Moral~s l\rtdWlm,llmous1y carried that the ordinance be read by title only. The
Clerk read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Councilwoman
Ro gers and carried that the ordinance be introduced and published by title and
sunnciry'approving the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, Z 96-06.
A request of Jeff Martin for Sewer Connections for the Meadows
Subdivision located at the southeast corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard was noted
and further explained by Community Development Director Allen.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
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Motion was made by Councilman Morales seconded by Councilman
Springer and carried that the request of Jeff Martin for Sewer Connections for the
Meadows Subdivision be approved as presented. Councilwoman Rogers voted
"no" on the motion.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on
any item not on the agenda.
Ms. Pamela Jones, Falcon Court, addressed the Council and noted concerns
and questions regarding the Northwest Quad and Shapell Project.
Ms. Kit Tucker, 9440 Eagleview Way, addressed the Council and noted that
she and the residents concur with Pamela Jones' concerns about the density in Deer
Park and Carriage Hills and requested an explanation of how the density was
determined. The matter was referred to Staff to reply to Pamela Jones' concerns.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion
on same:
Customer Service:
Letter from Sandi Nelson in Appreciation of Gilroy Police Department for
their Efforts to Clean-Up the South Monterey Road Area;
Letter from Cass Peterson in Appreciation for the Actions of the Police
Department;
Bill Lindsteadt, Executive Director Economic Development Corporation, In
Appreciation of Sandra Sammut for Assistance with Downtown Beautification Day;
Letter from Elaine C. Long re: South County Housing "Center for
Community Connection" and their proposal for Old City Hall;
Letter from Susan Valenta, Executive Director of the Gilroy Chamber of
Commerce in Appreciation for the Opportunity to have been a part of the Annual
Fourth of July Fireworks' Program;
Letter from Kimberly Kloessar regarding Gilroy's Proposed Recycling
Program;
State Board of Equalization's Third Quarter Sales Tax Digest reflecting
Second Quarter Sales, Third Quarter Collections;
Information from Pamela Jones;
South County Housing Community Meeting, November 6, 1996, Gilroy
Senior Center, Hanna Street; and
San Jose Newspaper Article, October 31, 1996 re: Gilroy Police
Department's Anti-Crime Team, (ACT).
Acting City Attorney Faber explained the City Attorney's report on revisions
to proposed LAFCO filing requirements.
Councilwoman Rowlison noted the PeaceBuilders' Community Forum,
Tuesday, November 19, 1996 from 7 :00 p.m. to 9 :00 p.m. at the Gilroy Unified
School District Board Room, 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy, CA.
Councilman Valdez noted the Transportation Agency and Joint Powers
Board were in Gilroy visiting today as a preview for their December 13, 1996
meeting.
Councilman Valdez invited Council to the Veterans' Day Celebration at the
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Veteran's Building, 74 W. 6th Street noting Councilman Gilroy to be the guest
speaker, November 11 th at 11 :00 a.m.
Councilwoman Rogers noted that she and Councilwoman Rowlison
participated with the Youth Development Task Force and gave an update on same.
Councilman Gilroy noted a successful Trick or Treat Event on Halloween
throughout the City.
Councilman Springer concurred with Councilman Gilroy and suggested the
City have Youth Center plans for Halloween in 1997 as it will be on a Friday night.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
Joint Study Session-Gilroy City Council/Personnel and Planning
Commissioners to Discuss Issues of Mutual Interest - November 12, 1996,6:00
p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Planning Commission; 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.rn. Personnel
Commissioners, Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA
95020;.
Gilroy City Council Study Session, November 13, 1996 - 7 :00 p.m., Council
Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re: Discussion of the
Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Gilroy;.
Gilroy City Council Study Session, November 14, 1996 - 4:00 p.rn. to 6:00
p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re:
Discuss and Establish new Procedures concerning CDBG Funding with HCD Staff;.
Gilroy City Council Study Session, November 19, 1996 - 4:00 p.rn. to 6:00
p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re:
Discussion with South Valley disposal & Recycling Inc. recycling plans and rate
structuring; and
Joint City Council/Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education
Liaison Committee Study Session, November 20, 1996 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
Gilroy Unified School District Board Room, 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy, CA.
At 8:47 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Gov't.
Code Section 54956.8.
Property:
Old City Hall, Sixth & Monterey Streets,
Gilroy, CA.
Negotiating Parties:
Bickerson's Inc.; MCJM Inc. and South County
Housing.
Matter under negotiation: Lease and negotiations concerning price and
terms of payment.
The Mayor reported no action taken in Closed Session and reconvened the
regular meeting.
Councilman Valdez left the Council Chambers because ofa conflict of
interest.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried that Staffbe directed to negotiate with South County Housing for a
Lease of the Old City Hall Property. Absent: Councilmember: Pete Valdez, Jr.
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At 9:40 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the
Respectfully submitted,
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Susanne E. Steinmetz, City Clerk
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