Minutes 1998/04/27
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Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Special
Olympics
Vol. Award
Consent
Calendar
Ord. 98-9
Regular Meeting
April 27, 1998
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to thc Flag.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on April 23, 1998
at 3 :00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano, Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles
S. Morales, Suellen e. Rowlison, Thomas W. Springer, and K. A. Mike Gilroy;
Absent: Councilmember Anthony C. Sudol III - 7:00 p.m.
The Mayor commented that Councilman Sudol has the chicken pox.
Judy Mireles-Janisch and three Special Olympians invited everyone to the
Special Olympics on May 2, 1998 at Gilroy High School from 9:00 a.m. to noon,
and presented T-shirts to the Mayor and Councilmembers.
The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of April, 1998 Award to
Richard Pogue.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, secondcd by Councilman Springer
and carried that the following items under the Conscnt Calendar be approved by
the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Guadalupe Arellano,
Lisabeth A. Gifford, Charles S. Morales, Sucllen e. Rowlison, Thomas W.
Springer, and K. A. Mike Gilroy; Absent: Councilmember Anthony C. Sudol III:
Adopted Ordinance No. 98-9 amending Chapter lOA or the Gilroy City Code
Regulating the Sale, Use and Storage of Safe and Sane Fireworks;
ORDINANCE NO. 98-9
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING CHAPTER lOA OF THE GILROY CITY CODE REGULATING
THE SALE, USE AND STORAGE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of April, 1998, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SUDOL
Ord. 98-10 Adopted Ordinance No. 98-10 Amending the Hazardous Materials Storage
Permit Ordinance to authorize the City, as a Certified Unitied Program Agency, to
regulate generators of hazardous wastc, as wcll as the treatmcnt, storage,
recycling, and disposal of hazardous waste;
ORDINANCE NO. 98-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AMENDING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE PERMIT
ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY, AS A CERTIFIED UNIFIED
PROGRAM AGENCY, TO REGULATE GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS
WASTE, AS WELL AS THE TREATMENT, STORAGE, RECYCLING, AND
DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of April, 1998, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SUDOL
Res. 98-21
AB 939
Fire Dept.
Report
Pub. Hearing
M 98-04/
AHE 98-0 I
Pub. Hearing
Numerical
Limits
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Adopted Resolution No. 98-21 affirming the decision of the Physically
Challenged Board of Appeals requiring accessibility in the 16 unit motel in the
Gilroy Roadway Plaza project, pursuant to State law and the Uniform Building
Code and denying the appeal of Howard Vierra in regard thereto;
RESOLUTION NO. 98-21
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
BOARD OF APPEALS REQUIRING ACCESSIBILITY IN THE 16 UNIT
MOTEL IN THE GILROY ROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT, PURSUANT TO
STATE LAW AND THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND DENYING THE
APPEAL OF HOWARD VIERRA IN REGARD THERETO.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of April, 1998, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SUDOL
Approved a requcst for the Second Amcndment for a Countywide AB 939
Implementation Fee from all waste disposed into landfills within Santa Clara
County in effect through July 1,2000 (County Integrated Waste Management
Program).
Fire Chief Gillespie reviewed statistics from the Fire Department, including
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Care, and reflex time.
AI Nunes spoke regarding the AMR paramedic servicc.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a continued Public
Hearing on an Affordable Housing Exemption request pursuant to Zoning
Ordinance Section 50.62(b)(3) for the purpose of constructing 74 residential units
and one on-site manager unit intended for seniors age 55 and above, on property
located on the east side of Wren A venue, south of First Street, zoned PO-PUD
(Professional Office-Planned Unit Development). American Housing Partners,
applicant, M 98-04/ AHE 98-0 I.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planner II Durkin.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Paul Filice spoke in favor of the request, and answered questions posed by
Councilmembers.
(At 8: 12 p.m. Councilman Morales left the Council Chambers, and returned at
8: 14 p.m.)
City Attorney Call on noted concerns with the age restrictions.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Council member Arellano, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried (Councilman Sudol absent) to direct stafTto prepare a
resolution approving the request.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to
establish Numerical Limits of Dwelling Units to be Permitted under the
requirements of the City of Gilroy's Residential Development Ordinance for the
years 1999 through 2003.
The staff report was noted and further explained by Planning Services
Manager Faus, who answered questions posed by Councilmembers.
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The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried (Councilman Sudol absent) to direct stalfto prepare a
resolution establishing Numerical Limits for the years 1999 through 2003, and not
hold a competition for 1998.
Growth Mgt. The Council discussed appointing a citizen task force to revicw the growth
numbers for next year's allocation.
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilmember
Gifford and carried (Councilman Sudol absent) to direct staff to prepare a
recommendation for the May 18, 1998 Council meeting regarding public input
into the five year allocation process.
Civic Center
Master Plan
The Mayor noted a recommendation to approve the Conceptual Master Plan of
the Civic Center.
The staffreport was noted and further explaincd by Community Development
Director Allen.
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried (Councilman Sudol absent) approving the Conceptual Master Plan of
the Civic Center.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
item not on the agenda.
Rojean Wilson introduced herself: and thanked the Mayor and Council for
appointing her to the Santa Clara County Council on Aging Advisory CounciL
The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin # 14-1998 dated April 17,
1998; and
, Memorandum from Captain Lanny Brown regarding Council support of
AB 1938 - Alcoholic Beverages License Fees.
Customer Service:
Memorandums from the Acting Chief of Police to Sergeant Al Morales,
Detective Stan Devlin, Officer Ron Latham, and Officer Joe Harrold
acknowledging the appreciation for the contribution by "Kathy & The Bad Boyz"
at a recent fund raiser and rally;
Memorandum from the Acting Chief of Police to Sergeant Morales regarding
a citizen's appreciation for Sergeant Morales participating in the Padres con Poder
theatrical presentation presented by the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Children's Home;
Letter from The Angels' Art League in apprcciation for City staff support
during the visit by the Artrain;
Lettcr from Bob Cooke, Commander-UNET, to thc Acting Chief of Police in
appreciation for the use of three (3) lap top computers and carrying cases, to be
used by UNET;
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Letter of thanks from Donald W. Rich for the Gilroy Police Department
dispatcher and officers who assistcd in patrolling the Greyhound Bus Depot while
his sixteen year old son was waiting outside the closed terminal for the next bus;
and
Letter of thanks from Maria Tamez to Suellen Rowlison for her attendance at
the Padres con Poder theatrical presentation.
Informational items:
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority letter announcing a series of
transportation planning workshops and public meetings regarding expansion of
public transit services in the City of Gilroy; and
City of Gilroy Investment Report, March 1998.
Pers.Com. The minutes of the Personnel Commission meeting of March 9, 1998 were
noted.
P&R Com. The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of March 17,
1998 were noted.
A&C Com. The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of March 17, 1998
were noted.
Lib. Com. The minutes of the Library Commission meeting of March II, 1998 were
noted.
Sr. Adv. Bd. The minutes of the Senior Advisory Board meeting of March 16, 1998 were
noted.
City Administrator Saksa noted a report by the Planning Division on the
regulations of wall murals. He stated that he had met with representatives of
MACSA on the cooperative agreement with MACSA on a job training program.
He explained that an arrangement with MACSA can be done with little expense
on the City of Gilroy's part. He distributed copies of a letter from South Valley
Disposal and Recycling, explaining that they would like to go to a quarterly
billing cycle. He stated that staff will be giving their opinion on this request, and
if any Councilmember has any input to let him know. He distributed the 1998
First Quarter Reports. He commented that there is a facility available for sale as a
possible cultural facility (South Valley Community Church) and questioned
whether the Council would like staff to look at thc possibility of pur -chasing the
building for a cultural facility. Council consensus was to have staff look at the
building and also bring back a cost analysis. He stated that the two June
neighborhood meeting dates have been confirmed, and staff will get information
out regarding these meetings. He stated that Dennis Lalor, South County
Housing, would like to brief the Council and Planning Commission on the results
of his community meetings regarding the Los Arroyos project. Council agreed to
meet at the New Renaissance Center on May 21, 1998 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. if this
is convenient for Mr. Lalor.
The Mayor noted the 90 day City Council calendar, a list of upcoming
meetings. He noted that WalkAmerica will be at Las Animas Park on Saturday,
May 2, 1998 starting at 9:00 a.m. He again noted the 20th Annual Special
Olympics Track and Field meet at Gilroy High School on Saturday, May 2, 1998
from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Councilwoman Rowlison noted that the local California Conservation Corps
(CCC) is up to 10 members. She stated that on Saturday she is attending a CCC
orientation for two new members. She stated that she attended a budget
subcommittee meeting in Sacramento on resources to repay subvention monies.
She noted and distributed ESO information on opportunities such as SPEDY. She
noted upcoming water rate hearings.
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Adjrnmt.
Councilman Morales noted that the 20th anniversary of the Garlic Festival is
approaching, and requested a proposal be agendized regarding naming streets for
our sister cities. He noted several letters regarding police officers in the customer
service area in the agenda.
Councilmember Arellano reminded everyone to attend the "Smoothies &
Music" event at the New Renaissance Center on May I, 1998 from 3:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. to accentuate the positive happenings at the Center. She gave a report
regarding recommendations of the JPA Internet Task Force, noting that a decision
was made to place a filter on one of the computers on the children's side. She
stated that it will take about three months to review filters to decide which one to
use. She noted that at their meeting on June 4, 1998, the JP A will look at a
suggestion to advertise that it is a filtered system.
Councilman Springer reminded everyone of the neighborhood cleanups
scheduled on May 2, 1998, including Eigleberry Street, between Ninth and Tenth
Streets, and Stoney/Maple Court. He stated that he attended the Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting on the skateboard park, noting that the
Commission questioned what parameters the Council is looking for in the park,
such as entry level park or competition park, fenced, and easily enforced.
The Council consensus was that the skateboard park is for recreation and to
get the kids otTthe street, with the cost to be under $200,000.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events, including a South County
Regional Wastewater Authority meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 at the
wastewater treatment plant:
City Council Study Session - Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy, April 30,
1998, 6:00 p.m., Gilroy City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy,
California.
City Council/Police Department Retreat, May 8, 1998,9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Senior Center Meeting Room, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, California.
At 9:32 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk
Regular Meeting