Minutes 1998/09/08
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Invocation
Regular Meeting
September 8, 1998
Gilroy, California
The Mayor announced that the Council had adjourned from a Closed Session
regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and that no action had been taken.
The Mayor announced that the Council had adjourned from a Closed Session
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6 and that no action had been taken.
The Mayor announced that the Council had adjourned from a Closed Session
regarding Threat to Public Services, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
and that no action had been taken.
The Mayor noted that the closed sessions had not concluded and would
continue at the end of the regular meeting.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Mark Wilson, Foothills Foursquare Church, gave the Invocation.
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
New
Employees
Promoted
Employee
Cert. Service-
Jenny
Howard
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The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on September 3, 1998
at 1 :30 p.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 - 7:05 p.m.
The Mayor introduced new employees Michael Blundo, Equipment Mechanic,
Administrative Services Department; John Greer, Groundskeeper I, Community
Services Department; Clare O'Brien, Planner I, Community Development
Department; Randall Bentson, Police Officer, Police Department; Michael Bolton,
Police Officer, Police Department; Mitchell Madruga, Police Officer, Police
Department; and Theresa Marquez, Clerk Typist I, Administrative Services
Department.
The Mayor introduced promoted employee Donna Greenhut, Secretary, Fire
Department.
The Mayor noted Retired Library Commissioner Jenny Howard not present
to receive a Certificate of Service.
Proc.-Danielle The Mayor noted a proclamation for Danielle Coney, and that it had been
Coney presented previously.
V 01. Award
Emp. Award
Proc.-Robert
Guerrero
The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Month of August, 1998 Award to
Drew Viale.
The Mayor presented the Employee Award for the Month of July, 1998,
to Marleen Trujillo, Project Coordinator, Community Development Department.
The Mayor presented a Proclamation to Robert Guerrero on earning the title
of 1998 USA Junior Olympic Boxing Champion for the 106 pound weight class.
Officer John Lara explained what the Gilroy PAL has planned for the future.
Proc. -Constitu- The Mayor presented a Proclamation to Marian Smith for Constitution
tion Week Week, September 17-23, 1998.
Consent
Calendar
Budget
Minutes
Ord. 98-17
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Morales and carried that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved amending item B. re: Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August
3, 1998 on page 9, paragraph 4 to add "voted no" after the word Gilroy, and
removing item L. re: Request for approval to initiate telephone system upgrade
with GTE California, item M. re: Request to approve firms for consultant services,
and item N. re: Request for approval of a salary adjustment for Public Safety
Communicator 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;
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 3, 1998, as amended;
Adopted Ordinance No. 98-17 adopting a new Ordinance No. 98-17 entitled
"Floodplain Management Ordinance";
ORDINANCE NO. 98-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEW ORDINANCE NO. 98-17 ENTITLED
"FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Ord.98-18 Adopted Ordinance No. 98-18 Adding Section 42 (Recreational Vehicle Park
Regulations) to the City of Gilroy Zoning Ordinance, Z 98-03);
ORDINANCE NO. 98-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ADDING SECTION 42 (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK REGULATIONS)
TO THE CITY OF GILROY ZONING ORDINANCE, Z 98-03).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ord. 98-19 Adopted Ordinance No. 98-19 approving an application for a change in the
zoning designation from Rl (Single Family Residential-Planned Unit Development)
to R1/R3-PUD (Single Family Residential/Medium Density Residential-Planned
Unit Development) on approximately 64.32 acres, APN 790-04-037,038,062,
059,057, Z 98-05, South County Housing Corporation;
ORDINANCE NO. 98-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE IN THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM RI (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT) TO R1/R3-PUD (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT) ON APPROXIMATELY 64.32 ACRES, APN 790-04-037,
038, 062, 059, 057, Z 98-05, SOUTH COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Res. 98-44 Adopted Resolution No. 98-44 approving TM 98-05, a Vesting Tentative Map
with 75 Residential lots on approximately 48.52 acres located east of Santa Teresa
Boulevard between North and South Morey Channel, APN 790-04-062 and 790-
04-059;
RESOLUTION NO. 98-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 98-05, A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP WITH 75
RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 48.52 ACRES LOCATED
EAST OF SANTA TERESA BOULEVARD BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH
MOREY CHANNEL, APN 790-04-062 AND 790-04-059.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Res. 98-45 Adopted Resolution No. 98-45 approving A/S 98-31 an application for
Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) involving
approximately 17.45 acres, APN 790-04-062 and 790-04-059;
RESOLUTION NO. 98-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 98-31 AN APPLICATION FOR ARCIllTECTURAL AND
SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 17.45 ACRES, APN 790-04-062 AND 790-
04-059.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Res. 98-46 Adopted Resolution No. 98-46 approving a General Plan Amendment to
Section VI., Public Services and Facilities, allowing the dedication ofland and/or
payment of fees in lieu of dedication by developers of new residential subdivision,
to be used for cultural facilities, GP A 98-01.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO SECTION VI., PUBLIC
SERVICES AND FACILITIES, ALLOWING THE DEDICATION OF LAND
AND/OR PAYMENT OF FEES IN LIEU OF DEDICATION BY
DEVELOPERS OF NEW RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, TO BE USED FOR
CULTURAL FACILITIES, GP A 98-01.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Res. 98-47 Adopted Resolution No. 98-47 approving A/S 98-33 (PUD), an application for
Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) involving
approximately 1.03 acres, APN 841-75-006;
RESOLUTION NO. 98-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 98-33 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCIllTECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 1.03 ACRES, APN 841-75-006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Minutes
Corrected the City Council Minutes of September 3, 1996 regarding Uvas
Creek Park Preserve Class I Trail Development Policy as recommended;
Tracts 8750,
8751,8995,
and 8999
Accepted improvements for Tract 8750, Glenbrook Unit 1, South County
Housing; Tract 8751, Glenbrook Unit 2, South County Housing; and Tracts 8995
and 8999, Old Orchard Company; and
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Res. 98-48
Adopted Resolution No. 98-48 establishing the 1998 salary schedule for the
Gilroy Police Officers Association;
RESOLUTION NO. 98- 48
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
ESTABLISHING THE 1998 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE GILROY
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
GTE California Councilman Sudol recused himself from this item.
Consultant
Services
Salary-Public
Safety Com.
Plan. Com.
Report
Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilmember
Arellano and carried (Councilman Sudol absent) to approve initiating telephone
system upgrade with GTE California.
Motion was made by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried (Councilman Sudol voting no) to approve the following
firms for consultant services: Harris & Associates - Pipelines; Nolte & Associates
- Water Wells; Harris & Associates - Construction Management Services; Pacific
Graphics Systems - GIS Services.
Richard Sharp, AFSCME representative, explained the negotiation process,
and the request by the City for a salary adjustment for the Public Safety
Communicator position. He noted that this is a tentative agreement at this time,
subject to ratification by the full membership. He asked that Council postpone
taking any action on this request at this time.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember Gifford
and carried to approve a salary adjustment for Public Safety Communicator,
subject to contract ratification by the AFSCME union.
AI Pinheiro, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reviewed the activities of
the Planning Commission. He noted that the Planning Commission would like to
meet with the City Council to discuss various issues. Council agreed to set
November 9, 1998 for a study session with the Planning Commission. It was
requested that any items of interest to be discussed be given to City Administrator
Baksa by October 12, 1998.
Bid-Pub. Safety City Administrator Baksa presented recommendations to award the bid of
Com.Upgrade Telepath in the amount of $52,487.09 for the Public Safety Communication
Upgrade (RFP-IT -240).
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember Gifford
and carried that the bid by Telepath in the amount of$52,487.09 be awarded for
the Public Safety Communication Upgrade (RFP-IT -240).
Bid-Calle del City Administrator Baksa presented recommendations to award the bid of
Rey Park Lone Star Landscape, Inc. in the amount of$14,890,00 for the Calle del Rey
Drainage Neighborhood Park Drainage Improvements (98-CDD-499).
Improvements
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilmember Gifford
and carried (Councilman Springer voting no) that the bid by Lone Star Landscape,
Inc. in the amount of$14,890.00 be awarded for the Calle del Rey Neighborhood
Park Drainage Improvements (98-CDD-499).
Bid-San Y sidro City Administrator Baksa presented recommendations to award the bid of
Park Public Boulder Rock Landscape Construction in the amount of $258,454.00 for the San
Safety Imp. Y sidro Park Public Safety Improvements (98-CDD-498).
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Motion was made by Councilman Morales, seconded by Councilwoman
Rowlison and carried that the bid by Boulder Rock Landscape Construction in the
amount of$258,454.00 be awarded for the San Ysidro Park Public Safety
Improvements (98-CDD-498).
The Mayor deviated from the regular order of business to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any
item not on the agenda.
Phil Buchanan, 7440 Miller Avenue, stated that one of his interests is the
appearance of the soundwalls in the City. He distributed a brochure on how
soundwalls can look. He asked that a task force be formed to study this issue.
AI Pinheiro, 1463 Ousley Drive, echoed what Mr. Buchanan said. He noted
that houses are being built right up to the sound wall, and that we need to address
that.
Councilman Springer asked that this be an item to be brought to the table on
November 9, 1998.
There was a consensus of the Council to agendize on the September 21, 1998
Council agenda, discussion regarding formation of a task force of the Planning
and Parks and Recreation Commissions to study soundwall issues.
Bob Segala, 9555 Santa Teresa Boulevard, spoke regarding a letter he
received regarding acquisition ofthe front of his property. He brought up various
problems with the acquisition, and the fact that the agenda item had been
continued. He stated that he would like to meet with some Councilmembers to
resolve the issues.
Councilmember Arellano requested the City Administrator and staff meet with
Mr. Segala.
Councilman Sudol requested Council be kept apprised of this issue.
Councilmember Arellano requested the City Clerk notify Mr. Segala of any
future discussions on this issue.
AI Pinheiro spoke regarding this issue on behalf of a family member.
At 8:56 p.m. the Mayor called a five minute recess, after which he recalledthe
meeting to order.
The Mayor ~t\ltf\~~to the regular order of the agenda.
Res. 98-49
Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried that the reading of Resolution 98-49 be waived and that it be adopted
approving TM 98-08, a Vesting Tentative Map with 4 residential lots on
approximately .86 acres located at 760 Mesa Drive, APN 810-29-009.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 98-08, A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP WITH 4
RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY .86 ACRES LOCATED AT 760
MESA DRIVE, APN 810-29-009.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
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AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and
GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Res. 98-50 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Morales and
carried that the reading of Resolution No. 98-50 be waived and that it be adopted
approving A/S 98-19 (PUD), an application for Architectural and Site approval of
a Planned Unit Development (PUD) involving approximately 2.67 acres, APN
808-08-011.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 98-19 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 2.67 ACRES, APN 808-08-011.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, MORALES, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Barton Hechtman noted that they do not have the particulars at this time, but
are requesting continuance of application A/S 98-30 to September 21, 1998.
A/S 98-30 Motion was made and amended by Councilmember Arellano, seconded by
Councilman Morales and carried to continue action to October 19, 1998 on a Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Gilroy denying A/S 98-30, an application for
Architectural and Site approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) involving
approximately 30,952 square feet, APN 841-75-002 and 841-75-004.
Res. 98-51 Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried that the reading of Resolution 98-51 be waived and that it be adopted
approving TM 98-07, a Tentative Map with 47 residential lots on approximately
8.97 acres located west of Kern Avenue, between Mantelli Drive and Tatum
Avenue, APN 790-04-037,038.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-51
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING TM 98-07, A TENTATIVE MAP WITH 47 RESIDENTIAL
LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 8.97 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF KERN
A VENUE, BETWEEN MANTELLI DRIVE AND TATUM AVENUE, APN
790-04-037, 038.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, MORALES, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: GIFFORD
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Res. 98-52 Motion was made by Councilman Springer, seconded by Councilman Sudol
and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 98-52 be waived and that it be
adopted approving A/S 98-25 (PUD), an application for Architectural and Site
approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) involving approximately 8.97
acres, APN 790-04-037,038.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-52
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
APPROVING A/S 98-25 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 8.97 ACRES, APN 790-04-037,038.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, MORALES, ROWLISON,
SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: GWFORD
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
VT A Bike Adv. Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Committee- Morales and carried to appoint Debbie Cottingham to the Santa Clara Valley
D.Cottingham Transportation Authority Bicycle Advisory Committee. It was requested that she
report back to the Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission once a year
on actions taken by the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Res. 98-53
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 98-53 be waived and that it be
adopted approving the intent to join a multi-jurisdictional study of flooding in the
Pajaro River Watershed.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-53
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO JOIN A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL STUDY
OF FLOODING IN THE PAJARO RIVER WATERSHED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1998, by the following
vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GWFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, and GILROY
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
League Conf.
Voting
Delegates
The Mayor noted a request to designate a voting delegate and alternate for
the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison, seconded by Councilman
Sudol and carried to designate Mayor Gilroy as the voting delegate and
Councilman Springer as the alternate voting delegate.
Prop. 9
The Mayor noted a request from P.G.&E. to take a stance in opposition to
Proposition 9.
Consensus of the Council was to take no action of this body regarding
Proposition 9.
Councilmember Gifford noted a letter from Jeff Horton regarding garage sales,
and stated that he made some good points.
The following information items were noted with no separate discussion on
same:
Legislation:
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #28-1998 dated August 7,
1998;
Letters in support of SB 1477 to appropriate funds for three fiscal years for
street and highway reconstruction, overlays, and repair to storm damage to local
streets and highways;
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League of California Cities Status on the State Budget Negotiations; and
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #29-1998 dated August 24, 1998.
Customer Service:
Letter of thanks from Community Services Department staff to Kathy
Sakahara for the professional manner in which she processed the part-time
Summer Staff;
Letter of thanks from the Community Services Department staff to Liz Ugalde
for her presentation to the Summer Staff on "Alcohol, Drugs and Sexual
Harassment" ;
Letters of thanks from William 1. Beals, III, Beals Landscape Architecture, Inc.
to Bob Connelly and Jay Baksa for their participation in the Vision Insight and
Planning survey project;
Letter of thanks from Michael R. MaeWer, Chief of Police, City of Mountain
View, to Chief Gregg Giusiana for his participation in a Lieutenant's promotional
assessment test;
Letter of thanks from Al Pinheiro, President, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, to
John Garcia for all his support during the Garlic Festival;
Letter of thanks from Paul Y. Moore, League of California Cities, to Suellen
Rowlison for her presentation on flU sing Welfare Reform to Build Our
Communities" during the League of California Cities 1998 Mayors and Council
Members Executive Forum;
Letter of thanks from Michael L. Parker, Chief of Police, City of Mill brae, for
the City of Gilroy Police Department's participation at the funeral services for
Officer Dave Chetcuti;
Letter of thanks from Doug Van Zante to Kelli Stice for her assistance in
reaching his goal with a Police Department patch collection; and
Letter of thanks from Sf. Mary Marcos to MSO Jose Torres for his "kindness
in looking out for two seniors" during the Garlic Festival.
Gilroy Sales Tax Digest, First Quarter 1998 Sales;
Article from the Gilroy Dispatch dated 8-13-98 entitled Water Release in
Anticipation of Winter Rains;
Gilroy Visitors Bureau Advisory Council Minutes of July 9, 1998;
Gilroy Economic Development Corporation Minutes of June 18, 1998;
Community Development Department - Planning Division MontWy Report of
Long-Range Applications and Status ofRDO Allocation & Activity dated August
20, 1998;
Letter from Jeff Horton and response from Lisa Jensema regarding garage sale signs;
City of Gilroy Investment Report July, 1998;
League of California Cities Transmittal of Annual Conference Resolutions;
Letter of thanks from Rebecca Q. Morgan, Joint Venture Silicon Valley
Network, for the City of Gilroy's investment in support of Joint Venture;
Gilroy Economic Development Corporation Agenda for September 10, 1998
and Minutes of July 30, 1998; and
P&R Com.
7-21-98
A&C Com.
7-14-98
Lib.Com.
7 -8-98
Sr.Adv.Bd.
7-20-98
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Letter from Leonard 1. Poletti, Stephens & Poletti Ambulance Inc., notifying
the City of Gilroy that he is retiring and that the company has been acquired by
American Medical Response.
The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of July 21, 1998
were noted.
The minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting of July 14, 1998
were noted.
The minutes of the Library Commission meeting of July 8, 1998 were noted.
The minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of July 20, 1998 were
noted.
The City Administrator asked Public Information Officer McCann to give an
update of the cable television issues. Mr. McCann reviewed the negotiations on
the refranchizing process, noting just a few issues that have not been resolved. He
stated there is a transfer of ownership issue involved also. He stated a Community
Media Access Partnership is being formed and applications are currently being
taken for Board Members.
Councilmember Arellano asked about the request to name parks, and was told
that any submittals can be faxed or sent to the City of Gilroy by Friday.
The City Administrator stated that he attended a meeting hosted by Senator
McPherson for input from local officials concerning the State. He noted that
erosion of local control of finances and public financing themes were prevalent.
City Attorney Callon noted the City Attorney's impartial analysis of the
proposed Charter amendments and measures.
The Mayor noted the 90 day City Council calendar, a list of upcoming
meetings. He stated that there was no response for applications for the Street
Naming Committee, and that it will be left open for another 30 days. He noted the
ABAG General Assembly meeting on October 30, 1998 in San Francisco. He
stated that he had a great vacation.
Councilman Sudol explained the request to add members to the General Plan
Update Committee of citizens who reside outside the 20 year planning area.
Motion was made by Councilman Sudol, seconded by Councilman Springer
and did not carry (Councilmembers Arellano, Gifford, Morales, Rowlison and
Gilroy voting no) to add members to the General Plan Update Committee from the
sphere of influence.
It was noted that it should be made clear that anyone present at a meeting has a
right to be heard.
Mayor Gilroy noted that there are seven applicants to be considered as
alternates to the General Plan Update Committee. He requested the City Clerk
give the names to the Planning Division to be reviewed for a recommendation to
Council.
Councilwoman Rowlison questioned whether the City of Gilroy would have a
flag for the opening session procession for the League of California Cities
Conference. It was requested that this issue be added to a future retreat agenda.
Councilman Morales stated that on August 8, 1998 he attended a League of
California Cities conference and discussed the daytime curfew issue. City Attorney
Callon stated that she will check on the City of Monrovia case.
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Councilman Sudol requested a session on graffiti eradication. Council
consensus was to set October 26, 1998 as a study session to discuss the City of
Gilroy's role in graffiti eradication.
Councilmember Gifford stated that she attended a League of California Cities
conference in Monterey. She stated that the defensive coordinator for the Gilroy
High School football team has invited the Council to the football game this Friday
against Watsonville, and to pick up their tickets at the will call gate at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Arellano stated that about six months ago she requested a
status of the janitorial service at the Police Department and City Hall and how the
outsourcing is going. She stated that on October 24, 1998 a Sister to Sister
Summit will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. She stated that LULAC and the
GDDC will be sponsoring a celebration downtown on September 20, 1998 from
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Mayor noted the following meetings/events:
Neighborhood Meeting - City Council will hold a Neighborhood Meeting,
September 14, 1998, 7:00 p.m., Brownell Academy Library, 7810 Carmel Street,
Gilroy, California regarding items of community or neighborhood interest.
City Employee's Annual Barbecue on September 19, 1998,4:00 p.m. at
Christmas Hill Park, Miller Avenue, Gilroy, California.
City Council Study Session - September 28, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gilroy
City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California to review the City
of Gilroy Standard Details for Off site Improvements (New Streets, Utilities-water,
sewer, storm drains, Electrical-street lighting, etc.) and Discussion of the
Maintenance Endowment Fund.
Joint Workshop - City Council and Gilroy Unified School District Board of
Education, September 30, 1998, 7:00 p.m., Gilroy Unified School District Board
Room, 7810 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy, California.
League of California Cities Conference - City Council to attend Annual
Conference, October 2-4, 1998, Long Beach, California.
Neighborhood Meeting - City Council will hold a Neighborhood Meeting,
October 12, 1998, 7:00 p.m., Gilroy High School Library, 750 West Tenth Street,
Gilroy, California regarding items of community or neighborhood interest.
At 10:20 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a continued Closed Session
regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and Conference with Labor Negotiator,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
At 11 :30 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting stating that no action had
been taken during Closed Session and further adjourned the meeting.
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/s/ RHONDA PELLIN
City Clerk