Minutes 1997/11/03
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Work Group
Jail Insp.
Consent
Calendar
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Regular Meeting
November 3, 1997
Gilroy, California
Mayor Protempore Valdez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Malcolm MacPhail, New Hope Community Church, gave the
Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on October 30, 1997
at 9:30 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: K. A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S. Morales, Connie
Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, and Pete Valdez, Jr. - 7:05
p.m.
Mayor Protempore Valdez presented certificates to the members of the Work
Group for the Police Department Jail Facility Inspection.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved removing Item C. re: Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
October 20, 1997, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: K.
A. Mike Gilroy, Charles S. Morales, Connie Rogers, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas
W. Springer, and Pete Valdez, Jr.:
K & B-Monterey Property Improvement Agreement No. 97-67, Tract No. 9002, Kaufman and
Bay, Inc. Broad - Monterey Bay, Inc.;
Budget
Minutes
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 27, 1997;
and
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Ord.97-1O Adopted Ordinance No. 97-10 Repealing in its Entirety Chapter 16A of the
Code of the City of Gilroy and Replacing it with a New Chapter 16A Entitled
Peddlers, Solicitors, Vendors and Other Transient Businesses.
ORDINANCE NO. 97-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16A OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF GILROY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 16A
ENTITLED PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, VENDORS AND OTHER
TRANSIENT BUSINESSES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 1997, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY, MORALES, ROGERS,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, and VALDEZ
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
Councilwoman Rogers questioned the minutes of October 20, 1997 page 4
regarding the tie vote on the Glen Lorna project.
City Attorney Callon stated that if the minutes are in order, they should be
approved at this time, since this is not the forum to discuss the issue of the action
taken. She explained that discussion on the action taken can be brought up under
the Mayor Protempore's report or Councilmembers' reports.
Minutes
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rogers, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried to approve the minutes of October 20, 1997 and discuss the
Glen Lorna issue under the Mayor Protempore's report, later in the meeting.
Library Com.
Report
Library Commission Chairperson Lai noted that Jenny Howard and Sunny
Khandwala, Library Commission members, were also in the audience. She
explained that the Library Commission's goal is to make the citizens more aware of
the services of the Library. She noted the conflict of ideas regarding the internet
access policies of the Library regarding pornography. She reminded the Council of
the library expansion soon to take place.
Calpine Power Mayor Protempore Valdez noted a proposal from Calpine Power Services to
Services provide electric generation services to the City of Gilroy.
City Administrator Baksa gave an overview regarding research undertaken to
reduce costs for electricity.
Administrative Services Director Dorn stated that Calpine Power Services
bought out the Gilroy Energy Company, and explained the proposal by Calpine to
provide electric generation services to the City of Gilroy.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carred to authorize Staff to negotiate a contract with Calpine for electric
energy purchase.
Water/Sewer
Credit
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the overbilling for water and
sewer charges and the planned catch up billing process for the utility billing
process.
Administrative Services Director Dorn explained the research on the utility
billing or water and sewer services. He explained that the auditors have requested
that the billing be completed on a more timely basis. He noted that he is
recommending that the December bill not be sent out, which will accomplish the
catch-up process.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried to recommend that the City of Gilroy credit (not bill) all customers for water
and sewer services provided in the month of December, 1997.
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P&RCom.
Rep.-Gen.
Plan Update
Committee
Mayor Protempore Valdez asked ifthere was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience.
Mayor Protempore Valdez noted a request by the Parks and Recreation
Commission to allow Todd Perkins to remain as the P & R Commission's
representative on the General Plan Update Committee, subsequent to completion
of his second complete term on that Commission as of January 1, 1998.
City Administrator Baksa explained the request.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried to deny the request, but encourage Mr. Perkins to continue his
presence in the review committe not as a Commission member but as a member of
the public. It was stated that if the Committee adds on additional members during
the process, Mr. Perkins could apply at that time as a citizen member.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilwoman
Rogers and carried to send a letter requesting urgent action and active support to
retain the Navy Air Reserve VP-91 Squadron at Moffett Federal Airfield.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Customer Service:
Letter of Thanks to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
for Repairs Made to the City of Gilroy Fire Department's Drafting Pit.
Informational items:
Letter from Bob Johnson, President, Santa Clara County Cities Association, to
The Honorable Bruce McPherson, Requesting Urgent Action and Active Support
to Retain the Navy Air Reserve VP-91 Squadron at Moffett Federal Airfield;
South County Regional Wastewater Authority Ongoing Engineering Activities,
October 28, 1997 SCRW A Board Meeting;
Gilroy Sales Tax Digest, 2Q Sales - Results of State Board of Equalization's
Third Quarter Collections, Reflecting Second Quarter Sales;
Letter from Martha L. Martinez, Resigning from the Parks and Recreation
Commission;
Gilroy Visitor's Bureau minutes of August 14, 1997 and Financial Statements
and minues of September 11, 1997 and Financial Statements; and
Memorandum Regarding Termination of Merger Process for the Odd Fellow-
Rebekah Children's Home, Chamberlain's Mental Health Service, and
Chamberlain's Children's Center.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a draft white paper on the golf course in
preparation of the meeting with LAFCO. He distributed a press release from last
week regarding escrow close on the Thomas Road Sports Complex, noting that
we now own the 80 acres. He stated that he had talked with Fire Chief Gillespie
concerning the Emergency Medical Services issue, noting that he would like to
bring it back in a roundtable approach, and will schedule this for a future date.
Mayor Protempore Valdez requested further discussion on the question of the
tie vote on October 20, 1997 regarding the Glen Lorna project.
Council discussed the need for a policy when the Council has a 3-3 tie.
Consensus of the Council was to place this discussion on the agenda for the
Council retreat.
Kenneth E.
Merrill
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Mayor Protempore Valdez noted appointments on the Board committees for
the Santa Clara County Cities Association and also on the League of California
Cities Peninsula Division committees. He remarked on his meeting with the Joint
Powers site selection committee, noting that the Train Depot rated third and South
Gilroy rated fifth as the preferred alternative. He noted that there will be a public
presentation on the maintenance facility at the November 17, 1997 Council
meeting.
Councilman Springer requested Council name a local street after Kenneth E.
Merrill.
Councilman Morales requested a friendly amendment to add Coach Art Baxter
to the request.
Mayor Protempore Valdez suggested that the Gilroy Unified School District
consider naming a school after Kenneth E. Merrill.
Consensus of the Council was to recommend the street naming committee
name a local street after Kenneth E. Merrill.
City Administrator Baksa stated that he will get a copy of the policy for the
Council.
Councilman Gilroy urged everyone to vote tomorrow and thanked his fellow
candidates for a clean campaign.
Councilwoman Rogers asked if there were enough applicants to fill the P & R
Commission with the additional vacancy of Commissioner Martinez, and was told
there are enough applicants. She noted the nice Strand Theater Halloween party.
She stated that she attended a training session of the General Plan Committee,
noting that it is off to a good start. She thanked everyone for allowing her to serve
and requested everyone vote carefully.
Councilman Morales questioned how to request the Department of Motor
Vehicles and the Post Office to move and expand their services. Council requested
the Mayor Protempore write letters to this effect.
Mayor Protempore Valdez noted the following meetings/events:
Tour of the Proposed new Golf Course Site for LAFCO Members, November
18, 1997, 10:15 a.m., meet in the Planning Division, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna
Street, Gilroy, California.
Joint Retreat of the Gilroy City Council and the Gilroy Unified School Board
Members on Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Unified School
District Board Room, 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy, California regarding items of
mutual interest.
Study Session on the Community Development Block Grant Priorities,
November 19, 1997, 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy City Council Chambers, 7351
Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California.
Interviews by the City Council for Applicants for CommissionIBoard
Appointments, 7:00 p.m., December 8, 1997, Gilroy City Council Chambers, 7351
Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California.
Police Department Master Plan Tour and Review, 7:00 p.m., December 10,
1997, Senior Center Meeting Room, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, California.
Councilwoman Rogers noted the ABAG General Assembly meeting on
November 21, 1997, commenting that the topic is regarding schools, and the role
for cities and counties. Council agreed that the City Clerk should call the Gilroy
Unified School District offices tomorrow and invite our local school board
members.
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Pub. Employee At 9:07 p.m. Mayor Protempore Valdez adjourned the meeting to a Closed
Perf Eval. Session regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation, City Administrator.
Adjrnmt.
At 10:15 p.m. Mayor Protempore Valdez reconvened the meeting and noted
that no action was taken during the Closed Session, and at 10: 16 p.m. Mayor
Protempore Valdez further adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk