Minutes 1998/02/23
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Leadership
Gilroy
Vol. Award
Consent
Calendar
Budget
Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 23, 1998
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Bob Achilles, Trinity Bible Church, gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on February 19,
1998 at 11 :00 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles
S. Morales, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, Anthony C. Sudol III, and
K. A. Mike Gilroy - 7:00 p.m.
The Mayor presented the Charter Class of Leadership Gilroy, noting thirteen
members present for introduction, including Susan Valenta, Ortensia Vasquez,
Sandra Leon, Sunny Khandwala, Curtis Robinson, AI Roybal, Lourdes Perez
Arellano, Thelma DeLeon, Barbara Martinez Smith, Donavan George Bayuga,
Terry Lawrence, Deb Smith, and Lynda Nolan.
The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of February, 1998 Award to
Wipe Out Watch Volunteer Group, including Sunny Khandwala, Aldo Viarengo,
AI Gagliardi, Sue Baker, and Robert Baker.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved, by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe
Arellano, Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles S. Morales, Suellen C. Rowlison, Thomas
W. Springer, Anthony C. Sudol III, and K. A. Mike Gilroy:
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended; and
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 17, 1998.
Pub. Hearing The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing
GPD Funding to consider a report by the Gilroy Police Department recommending projects/
programs for funding under the AB 3229 Law Enforcement Bill (Public Safety
COPS Program) and the Federal Block Grant monies for the 1997-99 Fiscal
Years.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Acting Police Chief
Giusiana.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Rose Marie Joyce noted that the Citizen Advisory Board, which reviewed the
projects/programs for funding, was a very diverse group and the participation
within the group was very productive.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried to accept the funding for projects/programs as recommended
with the additional statement that further review will be completed on item #4.
Tenth St. The Mayor noted the Tenth Street Traffic Study from Princevalle Street to
Traffic Study Uvas Park Drive.
The staffreport was noted and further explained by Traffic Engineer Abrams.
Len Pugh, stated that he would like to see full signalization at Valley Forge.
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He noted that we need to control the behavior of the parents and students.
Tina Navarrette stated that her son nearly was run over in front of the high
school. She noted that the adults are just as much to blame as the students for the
problems. She stated that we need stop signs for control.
Craig Gartman, 1284 Pheasant Drive, noted that this same issue came up in
San Jose, and a fence was constructed to solve the problem.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and the motion did not carry (Councilmembers Arellano, Gifford, Sudol and
Gilroy voting no) to authorize the installation of passenger loading zones on the
north side of Tenth Street in the vicinity of the Orchard Drive and Princevalle
Street intersections, and request the High School restrict campus pedestrian access
on Tenth Street to the gate located nearest the high school office only, with the
addition of an all-way stop at Tenth Street and Orchard Drive.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried (Councilmembers Morales, and Springer voting no) to authorize
the installation of passenger loading zones on the north side of Tenth Street in the
vicinity of the Orchard Drive and Princevalle Street intersections, and request the
High School restrict campus pedestrian access on Tenth Street to the gate located
nearest the high school office only, and continue to look at alternatives on Tenth
Street and revisit this discussion in one year.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
The Mayor noted a request for the City of Gilroy to join in opposition to the
PECG (Professional Engineers in California Government) Initiative regarding
local government agencies' ability to control the design and construction of locally
sponsored projects.
Keith Higgins reviewed Proposition 224, noting the request for the City of
Gilroy to join in opposition to this initiative.
Peter Anderson reviewed hypothetical projects as examples of what could
happen if Prop 224 passes.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried to adopt Resolution No. 98-10 opposing the PECG
(Professional Engineers in California Government) Initiative on the June, 1998
ballot, striking the last part of the last sentence of the proposed resolution, which
would then end with "millions of dollars."
RESOLUTION NO. 98-10
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
OPPOSING THE PECG (PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT) INITIATIVE ON THE JUNE, 1998 BALLOT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Customer Service:
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A&C Com.
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Lib.Com.
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Sr.Adv.Bd.
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Cultural
Facility
Letter to Sherrean Carr from the Community Services Department expressing
appreciation for the working relationship between Gavilan Special Olympics and
Gavilan College Disabled Students Program and Services; and
Letter of appreciation from Jan Buessing to Marleen Trujillo for her expertise
during interviews for a General Plan Update consultant.
Informational items:
Article from the National Trust for Historic Preservation Information Series,
No. 72, 1993 entitled "Curtain Up: New Life for Historic Theaters";
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #6-1998 dated February 13,
1998;
Internet e-mail from John L. Campos regarding payment of higher utility fees;
and
Gilroy Community Services Department 1997 City Water Usage.
The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of January 20,
1998 were noted.
The report of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of February 17,
1998 was noted.
The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of January 13, 1998
were noted.
The minutes of the Library Commission meeting of January 13, 1998 were
noted.
The minutes of the Senior Advisory Board meeting of January 12, 1998 were
noted.
The Mayor called for a recess, after which he reconvened the meeting.
The City Administrator gave an oral report on the capital funding possibilities
and options for a cultural facility. He reviewed several scenarios for funding a
cultural facility through the Parks and Recreation Development Fund, reviewing
capital costs issues vs. operations and maintenance issues.
Sherri Stuart questioned Option #2 and the costs for Sunrise Park
construction.
Dennis Hagins stated that he owns property in the vicinity, and noted that an
option might be that they purchase his property.
Dick Barratt, 7541 Church Street, noted the necessity of having a non-profit
agency run this venture, but also discussed the necessity of a partnership with the
City.
Jesse Garcia questioned the time line to get the information to the Council,
and City Administrator Baksa suggested agendizing this for discussion on March
16, 1998.
Council consensus was to agendize this for March 16, 1998.
Connie Rogers noted that this building was part of the downtown
revitalization plan.
Councilmembers Gifford and Sudol suggested looking at other avenues and
possibilities.
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Councilmember Arellano questioned the number of parking spaces downtown.
Sound System Public Information Officer McCann reviewed changes that have been
completed and noted additional possibilities for upgrading the City Council
Chambers sound system.
The Mayor noted the 90 day City Council calendar, a list of upcoming
meetings. He noted that Seniors Day is May 8, 1998. He noted that the notes
from the City Council and Police Department retreat will be reviewed to see if
closure needs to be brought to any issues. He reminded members that there will
be a SCRW A meeting tomorrow morning.
Councilmember Arellano requested, and Council concurred, that a sign shall
be installed on Old Gilroy Street stating the speed limit.
Councilmember Gifford stated that she signed up some citizens for the
Restorative Justice Program, and noted if anyone is interested in getting involved
they should contact Rafael De La Cruz at 798-2344.
Councilwoman Rowlison noted MTBE concerns and City Administrator
Baksa stated that this issue has been agendized for the March 23, 1998 meeting at
the request of the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Emerg.Item
Hwy. 101
Councilwoman Rowlison requested an emergency item be added to the agenda
pursuant to Section 54954.2(b)(2) of the Brown Act regarding the widening of
Highway 101, a regional transportation issue.
Motion was made by Mayor Gilroy, seconded by Councilwoman Rowlison
and carried to add this as an emergency item on this agenda; that there is a need to
take immediate action since the Board of Supervisors will be meeting on this issue
in the morning and there is a need to forward the action to the appropriate
Caltrans division who will make their decision on March 2, 1998, and the need to
take immediate action came to the Council attention after the agenda was posted.
Res. 98-11
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried to forward Resolution No. 98-11 to Caltrans requesting the
Caltrans Director restore $2 million to the State transportation budget for the
E.I.R. to widen Highway 101 between San Jose and Morgan Hill, adding an
additional statement to the proposed resolution regarding traffic congestion on
California roadways increasing pollution.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
REQUESTING CAL TRANS DIRECTOR RESTORE $2 MILLION TO
STATE TRANSPORTATION BUDGET FOR THE E.I.R. TO WIDEN
HIGHWAY 101 BETWEEN SAN JOSE AND MORGAN HILL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilwoman Rowlison noted that she attended a childhood immunization
partnership meeting and distributed information to the councilmembers.
Councilman Morales stated that Mothers Against Gangs are meeting regarding
stopping violence on Eigleberry Street on February 25th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Rowlison stated that she will be attending a Caltrain
symposium on Friday.
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The Mayor noted that he is travelling to Sacramento on Wednesday to see if
Caltrans will fund some signalization on Hecker Pass Highway.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
Closed Session - Police Department, March 2, 1998, 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City
Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California.
City Council/Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education Workshop,
March 11, 1998, 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Unified School District Board Room, 7810
Arroyo Circle, Gilroy, California.
At 9:54 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk