Minutes 1997/03/17
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Ro II Call
Introductions
New Emp.
POW/MIA
Proc.
"Adi"
Regular Meeting
March 17,1997
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Lee Neish, United Methodist Church, gave the Invocation.
The Deputy City Clerk noted the Agenda had been posted on March 13,
1997 - 9:40 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Charles C. Morales, Connie
Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Pete Valdez, Jr., and Donald
F. Gage - 7:01 p.m.
Noted the following Gilroy citizens recognized at the 17th Annual Human
Relations Awards Banquet on February 27, 1997 in San Jose and present for
introduction: TJ Owens, Sunny Khandwala, and Annie Tomasello.
The Mayor introduced new employee Cliff Colyer, Firefighter.
Aldo Viarengo and Matthew Vidrine presented a POW /MIA flag to the
City Flag from the American Legion Post #217 and the VFW.
The Mayor presented a proclamation in honor of Admiral Vonder Villa
Rose ("Adi"), Gilroy Police Department Canine Unit, for Service Above and
Beyond the Call of Duty, accepted by Police Officer Kurt Svardal.
Consent
Calendar
Ord. 97-6
Budget
Minutes
Claims
K&B
Oakbrook
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Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: (Item "D" - claim of Alexis Kerr was
requested to be removed by Councilman Springer and placed on a future agenda)
Ayes: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S. Morales, Connie Rogers,
Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage:
Adopted Ordinance No. 97-6 Amending Section 50.62 (B)(3) and (4) of
the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance, Z 96-11 to Provide for Public Hearings for Requests
for Affordable Housing Exemptions From the Residential Development Ordinance;
ORDINANCE NO. 97-6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING THE TEXT OF ZONING ORDINANCE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT SECTION 50.61(B)(3) AND (4), Z 96-11
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, VALDEZ and GAGE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None;
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 24, 1997;
Denied claims of Pete & Elva Castillo; David S. Coates; Hector Armas;
Barbara Boggs; Deborah Carlos-Goodwin; Betty Buski, et al.;
Property Improvement Agreement No. 97-06, Tracts No. 8918, 8919 and
8920 (Oakbrook), Kaufman and Broad, Monterey Bay, Inc.; and
Sidewalk Completion of Sidewalk Repairs in HCD Area, Project No. 96-CCC-
Repairs-HCD 453, JR. Clark Co.
Bid-Turf
Repair
Pub.Hear.
Garbage
Collection
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to award the bid of
Perrna Green in the amount of$9,562.00 for turfrepair at Las Animas Park.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried that the bid by Perrna Green in the amount of$9,562.00 be
awarded for turf repair at Las Animas Park.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public
Hearing to Consider Revision and Adjustments of Charges for the Collection of
Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse in the City of Gilroy.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by City Administrator
Baksa, who also commented that South Valley Refuse has requested to take over
all billing and customer service.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for
or against the proposal.
The following persons addressed the Council:
Lily Reinschrnidt, 9044 Freeman Court, in favor of recycling, but requested
the fees be placed on the property tax bill.
John Rice and Lisa Jensema explaining the program.
Lettie Gutierrez Camarena, 8830 Fushcia Court, questioning the cost, how
to sign up, and, the requirement to have service.
~coH Gustafsoh, 726 Alder Street, in favor of the recycling plan.
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Felicia Rosas, 269 Second Street, regarding leaf refuse from City trees.
Mary Leets, 7380 Carmel Street, questioning the rebate or cost savings to
the City.
Torn Carmichael, 7700 Santa Barbara Drive, concerned about the
commercial rates, and questioning whether there was a competitive bid process.
Darlene Silva, 6520 Kings Place, in favor of the program.
Craig Gartman, 1284 Pheasant Drive, on the lack of public education on
this issue.
Fred Aguilera, 445 Kennedy Court, stating that he has a large family and
needs more cans.
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.
Discussion was had by Council regarding the franchise and the rate
structure.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Council-
woman Rogers and carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving
adjustments of charges for the collection of garbage, rubbish and refuse in the City
of Gilro y (Councilman Springer voting no).
At 9:07 the Mayor called for a five minute recess, after which the Mayor
reconvened the meeting and continued with the regular order of the agenda.
CIB The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
regarding the approval of the 1997-2002 Capital Improvement Budget.
The following persons addressed the Council:
Shirley McGee, 1028 Fillipelli Drive, on behalf of the Gilroy Skaters, and
presented petitions requesting a place for skateboarders to practice their art.
Lisa Terasco, 7110 Potomac Place, in favor ofa skateboard location so the
skateboarders do not get ticketed by the Police.
Rod Budness, 7130 Potomac Place, against ticketing skateboarders.
Megan Budness, 7130 Potomac Place, in favor of a place for
skateboarding.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried to approve moving the planning up to the 97-98 time frame
and the construction as soon after as possible for the skateboard park.
Heard from Scott Terasco against ticketing skateboarders.
Heard from C,Quncilman Gilroy on his concern with spending money on the
train statio";' at the ~xpense of money for reconstruction of Gilroy streets.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez, seconded by Councilwoman
Rogers ahd carried to approve the Capital Improvement Budget (Councilman
Gilroy voting no).
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on
any tpatter not OIi the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience.
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The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion
on same:
Customer Service:
Letter of Gratitude from U.N.E.T. (Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team)
to Members of the Gilroy Police Department For Assistance During Recent
UN.E.T. Operations;
Letter of Thanks for Approval of Application;
Letter of Thanks to the Gilroy Fire Department for Donation of Books to
the Eliot School Library as Part of the "Just Read" Program;
Letter of Thanks for Staff Attendance at the Economic Development
Corporation Partnership Luncheon;
Letter of Appreciation for the Excellent Customer Service From the
Human Resources Division;
Letter of Appreciation From a Citizen for Actions by the Police
Department;
Letter from County of Santa Clara, Office of the County Executive
Regarding Welfare Reform Redesign and Implementation;
Community Development Department, Planning Division, Monthly Report
of Long-Range Applications and Status ofRDO Allocation & Activity;
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Gage:
Children's Arts Month - March, 1997;
Letter From South County Housing for Support for the San Martin Family
Living Center;
Drought Alert Calculations, Summary of Monthly Water Production;
Letter to Supervisor Jim Beall, Chair, County Board of Supervisors
Regarding Support for Scenic Highway Designation for Highway 152 - Hecker
Pass Highway;
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #9-1997 - March 7, 1997;
San Jose Mercury News Article Dated March 5, 1997 Regarding S.l
"Slow to Enforce Gun Law";
Letter From the California Conservation Corps Notifying the City of Gilroy
That a Satellite Operation in Gilroy Will Be Effective July 1, 1997;
City of Gilroy Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report, July 1, 1995
- June 30, 1996 By the Housing and Community Development Division;
Minutes of the Gilroy Visitors Bureau Advisory Council Meeting of
February 13, 1997, Financial Transactions Through February 28, 1997, and 1997
Calendar of Events;
Information from Tour of Pour Train Depots on March 5, 1997;
Letter from Marnie Oshan Commending Falcon Cable Systems for
Donation of Cable Services to Gilroy High School; and
Application Before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of
California Received From GTE & Conte! of California Regarding Local Telephone
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Plan. Corn.
2-6-97
Service. Request to Eliminate Charge for Nonpublished Telephone Numbers and
Increase Basic Residential Flat Rates to Offset the Cost of Elimination of the
Nonlisted Numbers.
The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 6, 1997 was
noted.
City Administrator Baksa noted that he needs to do more analysis on the
pending electricity deregulation before he can fmalize the 1997-2002 General Fund
Revenue History and Five Year Projections.
City Administrator Baksa distributed the fmal version of the City General
Plan update.
City Administrator Baksa distributed the Goals and Objectives updates.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a report on the analysis of street
lighting vs. crime.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a report on handicapped ramps
throughout the City.
The Mayor wished everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day.
Councilwoman Rowlison noted that she attended a meeting of the
California Coastal Commission and distributed information from the meeting.
Noted that she also attended a meeting on the need for foster homes for Hispanic
children.
Councilman Morales noted that he represented the Mayor at the 85th
anniversary of Girl Scouting and also at the St. Joseph's St. Patrick's day dinner.
Councilman Valdez distributed a Valley Transportation Authority booklet.
Noted that several judges would like to talk to the Council about the domestic
violence issue. He stated that he had toured the Willey House and publicly
thanked Bill Headley for the tour since he could not be at the opening last week.
He commended staff and the volunteers for their accomplishments in making a
long term vision a reality.
Councilwoman Rogers noted that she met with several other Council-
members and representatives from HUD regarding CDBG funds. She distributed
the library policy regarding materials for use in the library and noted the San Jose
Mercury News article and discussion regarding the Internet and the library.
Councilman Gilroy noted a letter to the Council from Joan Buchanan,
secretary of the GDDC, regarding the capital expenditures that have been made
with the $5,000 from the City for the GDDC.
Councilman Springer reminded everyone to vote tomorrow.
Councilwoman Rowlison questioned when the names for the Citizen
Advisory Committee for the General Plan need to be in to the City Administrator,
and he stated he needs them by tomorrow at 5 :00 to be on the next agenda to vote
on.
The Mayor noted the following meeting/event:
Public Forum: Gilroy Library Expansion, Wednesday, March 26, 1997,
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street,
Gilroy, California.
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Adjrnmt.
At 10:30 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Rhonda pellin, Deputy City Clerk