Minutes 1997/01/27
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Invocation
Roll Call
Posting
Agenda
Volunteers
Consent
Calendar
Regular Meeting
January 27, 1997
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Kevin Wilson, Trinity Bible 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. - 7:03 p.m.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on January 23,
1997 - 10:20 a.m.
The Mayor presented Certificates of Service to Volunteers of the Month of
January, 1997: Susana Arias, Mary Avina, Debbie Dermates, Evalia Flores, Olivia
Flores, Rosa Juarez, Melissa Martinez, Esther Palacios, Sharon Root and Ann
Samarron.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer seconded by Councilwoman
Rogers that the following items 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:
Mesa Rd.
Project
Budget
Res.97-11
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Mr. Peter Baez, a member of the audience requested permission to speak
to Item "C" under the Consent Calendar.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilwoman
Rogers that the previous motion approving items under the Council Calendar be
rescinded that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved
removing Item "C" Packard Foundation Grant Application for discussion
requested by a member of the audience, Peter Baez) Ayes: Councilmembers: K.
A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S. Morales, Connie Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas
W. Springer, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage:
Accepted completion of Mesa Road Project 95-20, Albert Fortino,
as recommended;
Approved Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended; and
Adopted Resolution No. 97-11 setting priorities for TDA funding as
recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY SETTING
PRIORITIES FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING FROM THE
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 PROGRAMS
FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE SANTA CLARA V ALLEY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA) AND THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC).
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th day of January, 1997, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON; SPRINGER, V ALDEZ and GAGE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
Discussion was had regarding Item "C" of the Consent Calendar. Mr.
Peter Baez requested information on the Packard Foundation Grant Application
regarding inconsistencies in Category" A" specifically in-kind services for facility
use when there is usually no charge and concerned with the cover letter submitted
for Council review prior to the Council voting upon the grant application.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to the dollar amount shown for
in-kind services. Staff noted the amount for in-kind services is typically deter-
mined for grant applications at a rate normally charged the user; and it was noted it
is typical to prepare a transmittal letter for Council review prior to submitting an
application in the event Council may wish to revise or modify the letter.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Morales that the Packard Foundation Grant Application including the draft
transmittal letter dated January 28, 1997 be approved as written with any minor
corr~ctions if necessary regardin,g the Facility Use Fee by the following Roll Call
V()tt): Ayes: Couu<;llm~mp~rs: Gilroy, Morales, Rogers, Rowlison, Springer,
V alde~ ;m4 O~~e.
At 7:30 p.m. Community Services Director Connelly gave the Community
Services Departmental Report of an update on the Reorganization Process and San
YSldro Park Project. Recreation Supery~sorp(l.yleGJin~s explained the Junior
High Teen Program.
At 8 :00 p.m. the Mayor recopvened the meeting and continued with the
regular order of the agenda.
The Mayor asked it there W&S iUlyone in the audience wishing to speak on
any item not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
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The following informational items were noted with no discussion on same
except as noted:
Notice of Meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Committee to Hear Project
Presentations for the 1997-1998 CD BG Pro gram Year;
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #2 - 1997; (Councilwoman
Rogers noted the City Link 2000 information provided). City Administrator Baksa
noted the City is investigating these services. Councilwoman Rogers also noted
she attended the Haz Mat Advisory Committee Meeting. City Administrator
Baksa noted the City is appealing a Cal- EP A denial of CUP A Designation.); and
Henry W. Coe State Park Public Hearing, February 6, 1997 - 7:00 p.m.,
Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, CA.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of
December 17, 1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the Arts & Culture Commission Meeting of December 9,
1996 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library Commission Meeting of December 11, 1996
were noted.
City Administrator Baksa distributed an update of the General Plan for
Council review.
City Administrator Baksa distributed the Quarterly Report and the 1997-
2002 Capital Improvement Budget
Council set February 10, 1997 - 7 :00 p.m. as a Study Session with the
Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission on the General Plan
Amendments.
Council set February 13, 1997 (time to be announced) for a Council Study
Session on Review of the Capital Improvement Budget.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the Recycling Plans and Rate
Structuring proposal of South Valley Disposal & Recycling Inc. is to be agendized
for February 18, 1997.
Councilman Valdez suggested that the Quarterly Reports contain
information on the increase of Volunteers in the City's Volunteer Program.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a time line on the train depot grant
procedures.
The Mayor noted receipt of a GDE $5,000 Grant for the Youth Center.
Councilwoman Rowlison explained a request for Support for Resources for
Families and Communities letter ofIntent for $125,000 Planning Grant for Child-
ren and Youth Community Health Initiative from California Wellness Foundation.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that (1 letter of support be authorized for the Resources
Families and ,Communities Grant as recommended.
Councilman Morales thanked the City Administrator and Staff for the
Council Retreat accommodations.
COl:IDcilman Valdez suggested a public report ofthe retreat at the Council
level.
Councilman>\! alOOZ- gaVe an update on the Rail Express Corridor project
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and noted information from the Cities Association regarding Assistance Program
on Welfare Reform.
Councilwoman Rogers noted that the Social Services Office is working for
this Welfare Reform Program. She gave an update on the Library Joint Powers
Board Meeting and Visitors' Bureau Advisory Council Meeting.
Councilman Valdez gave an update on the Train Depot Funding.
Councilwoman Rowlison noted a Sister Cities' Association conference in
Palm Desert May 16-18, 1997.
The Mayor noted the following event:
City Council/Police Department Mini Retreat, February 8, 1997 - 8:00 a.m.
to approximately 5:00 p.m.+, Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy.
At 8:35 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session
pursuant to Gov't. Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Appointment - City
Clerk.
At 9:20 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susanne E. Steinmetz, City Clerk