Minutes 1998/03/23
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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 :04 p.m.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on March 19, 1998
at 11 :55 a.m.
Pastor Mark Wilson, Foothills Foursquare Church, gave the Invocation.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Mayor announced that Council had just adjourned from a Closed Session
re: Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to Gov't. Code Section
54956.8, and that no action had been taken.
Regular Meeting
March 23, 1998
Gilroy, California
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Roll Call
Posting
Agenda
Invocation
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New Emp.
Vol. Award
Consent
Calendar
Budget
The Mayor introduced new employees Jonathan Castro, Maintenance I Streets
& Sewer, Community Services Department; and Manuel Reyes, Maintenance I
Streets & Sewer, Community Services Department.
The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of March, 1998 A ward to
Randy Diaz.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Morales 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 (Councilmember
Gifford absent for Item C. re: Agreement No. 97-80 and Tract Map No. 9035,
Orchard Valley Communities, Inc.):
Budget Amendments/Transfers as recommended;
Prop.Agree. Property Agreement 97-78, Gilroy Self-Storage, Murray Avenue, Thomas A.
97 -78, Gilroy Dailey, General Partner, Murray Avenue Partnership; and
Self Storage
Agree. 97-80
Tract 9035
Com. Dev.
Dept. Report
Pub.Hearing
CDBG Funds
Agreement No. 97-80 and Tract Map No. 9035, Orchard Valley Communities,
Inc.
Community Development Director Allen reviewed the Eagle Ridge
Development. City Engineer Smelser reviewed the sidewalk replacement
program, the 1997/1998 accomplishments, and 1998/2003 goals, including the
overall Capital Improvement Budget.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on
the Community Development Block Grant Program Funding Cycle for 1998-1999
Program Year.
Susan Valenta, Chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Community
Development Block Grant Program, explained the process to recommend the
allocation of public service agency funds, and acknowledged the volunteers on the
Advisory Committee.
Housing and Community Development Coordinator Yurutucu answered
questions posed by Councilmembers.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Marge Albaugh, St. Joseph's Family, asked that the funds not be reduced from
last year's allocation for St. Joseph's.
Olivia Mendiola, 7508 Stewart Drive, speaking for MAC SA, stated her
concerns regarding the elimination of Saturday Night Jams.
Cheryl Huganor, Program Director of Live Oak Adult Day Services, thanked
the Council for their support.
Bob Dolsey, Emergency Housing Consortium, thanked staff for the
recommendation for funding.
(At 8:48 p.m., Councilman Sudol left the Council Chambers, and returned at
8:52 p.m.)
Bill Schwarse, Outreach, discussed the Dial-a-Ride service proposed by VTA
vs. paratransit.
(At 8:52 p.m. Councilmember Gifford left the Council Chambers, and
returned at 8:55 p.m.)
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Luis Perez, MAC SA coordinator, stressed the importance of Saturday Night
Jams in Gilroy.
The following students spoke in favor of Saturday Night Jams: Reyna,
Ricardo Comosano, Nicole True, Brianna Villareal, Danny Melendez, Jesse
Padron, and Elizabeth.
Genieva Catanyo, 7051 Eigleberry Street, head coach for Saturday Night Jams
for MACSA, spoke in favor of Saturday Night Jams.
Marlene Sebert, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of Catholic Charities,
thanked the Council for the funding allocation.
Steve Behetich, Executive Director of St. Vincent De Paul Society for Santa
Clara County, thanked staff and the Citizens Advisory Committee for the funding
recommendation.
Bea Naranjo, Project Sentinel, thanked the Council for the funding allocation.
Eleanor Villareal, Odd Fellow Rebekah Childrens Home, thanked the Council
for their support of the programs they provide.
Cindy McCown, Second Harvest Food Bank, asked the Council to look at the
service they extend, and to continue the funding at last year's level.
Caroline Punches, HOPE Rehabilitation Services, stated that she appreciates
the funding in other areas, and is not asking for reconsideration on this request,
but reviewed the request for the Council.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Gifford recused herself from discussion on this item and
stepped down from the dais.
The Mayor stated that he would like to see funding for MACSA and St.
Joseph's brought up to last year's funding, and an additional $500 be added for
Second Harvest Food Bank.
Motion was made by CouncilllJember Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Springer and carried (Councilwoman Rowlison voting no and Councilmember
Gifford absent) to make minor changes to the proposed Community Development
Block Grant Program Funding Cycle for 1998-1999 Program Year.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried (Councilwoman Rowlison voting no and Councilmember Gifford
absent) to approve the Community Development Block Grant Program Funding
Cycle for 1998-1999 Program Year as follows:
City of Gilroy Grant Administration
City of Gilroy Capital Projects
City of Gilroy Public Service Cap Budget- Youth Center Recreation
City of Gilroy Public Service Cap Budget-Community Building
City of Gilroy Code Enforcement
Catholic Charities-Long Term Care
Community Solutions-Domestic Violence Services
Community Solutions-Transitional Housing Young Adults
Emergency Housing Consortium-Shelter for Homeless
ESO/CAUSA- Tutoring
Live Oak Adult Day Care-Adult Day Care Services
MAC SA-Saturday Night Jams
Odd-Fellow Childrens Home-FamilyCare
Outreach & Escort-Special Needs Transportation
Second Harvest Food Bank-Operation Bwwn Bag
$130,800
$100,000
$ 40,000
$ 20,000
$ 25,000
$ 4,000
$ 5,000
$ 4,000
$ 6,000
$ 5,500
$ 4,000
$ 4,500
$ 7,500
$ 4,000
$ 5,000
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St. Joseph's Center-Housing & Family Services
Project Sentinel-Tenant/Landlord Dispute Resolution
St. Vincent De Paul-Emergency Services
$ 7,500
$ 4,000
$ 4,000
Councilmember Gifford returned to her seat at the dais.
At 9:33 p.m. the Mayor called for a recess, after which he recalled the meeting
to order.
PG&EN outh
Center
The Mayor noted it was time for discussion on the PG&E/Y outh Center site
acquisition.
City Attorney Callon distributed a memorandum regarding the youth center
site acquisition.
City Administrator Baksa reviewed the youth center site acquisition details,
noting the need for a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency to purchase the youth center to
receive some of the proposed funding, He explained that the City needs to assign
its rights to the Gang Task Force, who will lease the property back to the City,
who will then sublease to MACSA.
Mayor Gilroy and Councilmembers Arellano and Rowlison recused
themselves from voting on this issue.
Mayor Gilroy requested Councilman Morales chair the meeting for action on
this issue.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer,
and carried (Mayor Gilroy and Councilmembers Arellano and Rowlison absent) to
approve assignment of the purchase agreement to the Gilroy Gang and Drug
Prevention Task Force, who will lease the property back to the City of Gilroy,
and then sublease to MAC SA, Inc.
CIB The Mayor noted it was time for discussion regarding approval of the 1998-
2003 Capital Improvement Budget.
City Administrator Baksa answered questions regarding the youth center
purchase funds.
Council discussed moving forward funds for Sunrise Drive Park and Carriage
Hills Park designs and also funding for the Amphitheater improvements.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilmember
Gifford and carried to approve the 1998-2003 Capital Improvement Budget, and
reagendize in September, 1998 discussion of the possibility of funding for a
cultural facility in 1999-2000.
Allowable
Sign Area
The Mayor noted it was time for a discussion regarding available options for
the purpose of setting standards on the amount of sign area allowable for regional-
serving commercial businesses.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to initiate a Zoning Ordinance text amendment during the yearly
review to set standards for the amount of sign area that should be allowed for
regional-serving commercial businesses.
Econ.Incentive The Mayor noted a request for consideration to execute an Economic
Agree.-Nob Incentive Agreement for Nob Hill General Stores, Inc.
Hill Gen.Store
Community Development Director Allen noted the applicant's request that this
item be withdrawn from the agenda
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Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilmember
Gifford and carried to withdraw the request for an Economic Incentive Agreement
for Nob Hill General Stores, Inc. from the agenda.
Arcadia Dev. The Mayor noted an agreement with Arcadia Development Company
Company regarding condemnation of offsite property for Tract No. 8918, TM 95-02 and
Condemnation TM 95-03, for an access road extending to Santa Teresa Boulevard.
City Attorney Callon reviewed the request, and Community Development
Director answered questions regarding the property.
It was noted that Arcadia Development Company will receive the interest on
the money, if it is held over a long period of time.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Morales
and carried to approve the agreement with Arcadia Development Company
regarding condemnation of offsite property.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
item not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
SCJPAC
The Mayor noted a request for the City Council to select a replacement
"Public-at-Large" member for the South County Joint Planning Advisory
Committee (SCJP AC).
It was requested that this be advertised on Channel 34 and in the Dispatch, for
applicants to send in a letter of interest to the City Clerk by April 15, 1998, and
agendize the appointment for the April 20, 1998 meeting.
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Customer Service:
Letter of thanks from David Alvarez, Superintendent, Gilroy Unified School
District, for City staff participation at the Antonio Del Buono School Design
Committee meeting;
Letter of Appreciation from Acting Police Chief Giusiana to Detective Stan
Devlin regarding a letter from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Detective
Devlin's assistance and patience in a recent case;
Letter of appreciation from Bob Tessler to Bill Faus, City of Gilroy Planning
Services Manager, for assistance with a project; and
Letter of thanks from Judith C. Stumpf, Odd Fellow-Rebekah Children's
Home Family Linkage, to the Gilroy Fire Department for transporting Mr. and
Mrs. Santa Claus to the Foster Parent Christmas Party.
Informational items:
Update on the Allwaste Transportation and Remediation, Inc. hazardous waste
facility;
South County Regional Wastewater Authority Ongoing Engineering
Activities March 10,1998 SCRWA Board Meeting;
Letter from W. Scott Barron, City of Gilroy Construction Rehabilitation
Specialist, to Property & Business Owners of Downtown Gilroy regarding the
Gilroy Downtown Renaissance Improvement Program;
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #10-1998 dated January 9,
1998;
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P&R Com.
2-17-98
A&C Com.
2-10-98
Lib.Com.
2-11-98
Sr.Adv.Bd.
2-23-98
SCRWA
2-24-98
Letter to The Honorable Kenneth Shapero from the City of Gilroy regarding
sentencing of graffiti offenders;
City of Gilroy Investment Report, February 1998; and
Gilroy Visitors Bureau Advisory Council Agenda of March 18, 1998 and
Minutes of February 12, 1998.
The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of February 17,
1998 were noted.
The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of February 10,
1998 were noted.
The minutes of the Library Commission meeting of February 11, 1998 were
noted.
The minutes of the Senior Advisory Board meeting of February 23, 1998 were
noted.
The minutes of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority meeting of
February 24, 1998 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa distributed proposed amendments to the safe and
sane fireworks ordinance, to be agendized for April 20, 1998. Council consensus
was to schedule the next City Council/Police Department Retreat for May 8, 1998
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center with City Administrator
Baksa facilitating the retreat. He reported on Mike Evanhoe's board retreat,
noting that there will be a countywide workshop in spring or summer for all
elected officials and their staff. He asked that a task force be formed of
Councilmembers and staff to attend the workshop. Councilmembers Arellano,
Rowlison, and Springer volunteered to be on the task force. He noted the
administrative staff retreat will be held in San Juan Bautista on Thursday for
Department Heads, and Friday for Department Heads and Division Heads.
City Attorney Callon explained that the Attorney General's opinion regarding
the cultural facility cannot be requested by the City Attorney, Mayor or staff; it
must be requested by a legislator. She noted that it would take about six months
to get an opinion. City Administrator Baksa reviewed his meeting with the City
Attorney and the consultant preparing the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He
noted that a short term charge to the General Plan Update Committee to amend
the current General Plan Recreation and Parks Element would take about two to
three months.
Consensus of the Council was to seek an Attorney General's opinion and to do
the General Plan process concurrently.
The Mayor noted the 90 day City Council calendar, a list of upcoming
meetings. He reminded members of the South County Regional Wastewater
Authority meeting tomorrow. He commented on the dedication ceremony for
Phase II of the Ranch Site on Saturday.
Councilwoman Rowlison shared a packet of Caltrain and Light Rail Transit
information, noting the recommended budget for VT A.
Councilman Sudol gave an update regarding the General Plan revision, noting
that the last meeting was very productive with the consultant.
Councilmember Gifford stated her concerns with the graffiti in Gilroy,
commenting that it is not getting any better. Council agreed to discuss this at the
May 8, 1998 retreat.
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Councilmember Arellano stated that she attended the Valley Transportation
Authority meeting regarding Dial-a-Ride and asked when they are scheduled to
make their presentation to Council. It was noted that VT A will probably make a
presentation in April or May. She requested to reagendize the Strand Theater
issue to look at alternate funding or ways to fund some portion of the Strand
Theater.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried (Mayor Gilroy and Councilmembers Springer and Sudol
voting no) to agendize discussion regarding funding of cultural arts at the present
time.
The Mayor noted the following meeting/event:
Police Department Master Plan Study Session, April 13, 1998, 7:00 p.m.,
Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, California.
At 11: 12 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk