Minutes 1984/04/16
Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
4999
April 16, 1984
Gilroy, California
Mayor Hughan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by
Her Honor Mayor Roberta H. Hughan at 8:09 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Donald F. Gage, Paul V. Kloecker, Larry
Mussallem, John E. Pate, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan. Absent:
Council Member Sharon A. Albert.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman Gage
that the fOllowing items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the fol-
lowing Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Gage, Kloecker, Mussallem,
Pate, Valdez and Hughan. Absent: Council Member: Albert.
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Minutes
Ord. #84-5 &
Res. #84-28
re:Public
Safety Fees
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council t~eeting of April 2,
1984 ;
Adopted Ordinance No. 84-5 amending Section 21.53 of the Gilroy
City Code re: Public Safety Fees.
ORDINANCE NO. 84-5
AN ORDRINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL OUTLAY
PUBLIC SAFETY FUND AND PROVIDING THAT A~L FEES RE~UIREn SHALL BE
ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF THE GILROY CITY COUNCIL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1984" by the following vote:
AYES,: COUNCIL MEMBEgS,: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ
and HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: ALBERT;
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Adopted Resolution No. 84-28 establishing fees for Public Safety
Capital Improvements, to becClme effective May 16, 1984.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ,thi s 16th day of April, 1984, by the fo 11 owi ng vote:
AYES: COUNCI L MEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE , VALDEZ and
, HUGHAN
NOES.: COUNCI L MEMBERS; NONE.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: ALBERT;
Ord. #84-6 re: Adopted Ordinance No. 84-6 grantinq a 15 year franchise to Falcon
CATV Fran- Cable T.V.
chise
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Claim-F.
Bloom
Diesel Truck
Purchase
Spec;ial
Olympics
ORDINANCE NO. 84-6
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO FALCON CABLE TV
OF 'NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMt~UNITY
ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF GILROY. \....,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this, 16th day of April, 1984,' by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and '...,.
HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL Mn~BER: ALBERT; and
Denied a Personal InjurY Claim of Frances Bloom.
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposal recommending pur-
chase of a 3/4 ton diesel pickup truck in the amount of $10,418.75
through the State Cooperative Purchasing.
Motion was made by .Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman
Gage and carried that the City be authorized to purchase a 3/4 ton diesel
pickup truck in the amount of $10,418.75 through the State Cooperative
Purchasing as recommended.
Under the leadership of Gayle Glines, Council received a presenta-
tion by the Special Olympics Group inviting Council to their track and
field event May 5, 1984, and urging 100% attendance by Council.
The Mayor thanked the group for the hats and pins presented to
each Council member, City Administrator and City Attorney.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wish- 0
ing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience.
Res. #84-29 re:. City Administrator Baksa presented a resolution in regard to Pub-
Ind. Dev. lic Project Industrial Development Bonds recommending approval.
Bonds
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Valdez
that the reading of Resolution No. 84-29 be waived and that it be adopted
supporting the concept presented and recommended regarding Public Project
Industrial Development Bonds.
Res. #84-29
Ind. Dev.
Bonds
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SCVWD Re:
State Sub-
vention
Funds
Fireworks
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Plan. Com.
4/5/84
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Garden
Valley Foods
Caltrans
Study re:
Rte. 152
Pers. Com.
4-9-84
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Res. #84-30
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-29
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF PUBLIC PROJECT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
BONDS AND REQUESTING SUPPORT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1984, by the following vote:
'AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEt~BERS: tlONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: ALBERT
City Administrator Saksa oresented a request of the Santa Clara Valley
Water Oistrict to solicit legislator's support for increased level of funding
the State's Subvention Program for Federal Floorl Control Projects.
Moti on was made by Coul1cilr1an Gage seconded by Council man Mussa 11 em
and carried that the City support and solicit legislator's support for
increased level of funding the State's subvention orogram for Federal Flood
Control Projects as requested.
The fOllowing in~ormational items were noted with discussion on
Item No.1:
Planning Staff Actions It/ere noted and further exolained by Planninq
Director Dorn. He noted that the reason for denial of the Conditional Use
Permit at 765 Lisa Court was creating sawdust in a garage which is considered
to be an explosive and not allowed in a residential district;
Solar Access, The Key to Natural Heatinq and Cooling.
The Mayor presented a letter from Senator Roberti requestinq the City
take a position on the sale and use of fireworks. Motion was made by Council-
man Valdez seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that the City support
Senator Roberti's recommendation that the sale and use of fireworks be con-
trolled locally rather than at the State level.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 5, 1984, was
noted.
. Discussion was had in regard to the Public Hearing held on a variance
request of Garden Valley Foods, further explained by Plannina Director Dorn.
Council did not wish to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission
on thi smatter.
Discussion was had on the Caltrans Special Study regarding Route 152
further explained by Planning Director Dorn.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Kloecker
and carried that the alignments A-I and A-2 be approved requesting that Cal-
trans obtain the rights of way for both routes and that alignment A-1 be
constructed as the first phase of the project and the balance of alignment
A-2 be designed as a future phase of this project as recommended by Staff.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of April 9, 1984 was
noted. The recommendation to revise the Personnel Rules and Requlations
was further explained by Personnel Director Booth.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Councilman Gage recom-
mended that "personal leave" be standardized throuqhout the departments.
It was noted that the recommended revisions had been before all the associa-
tions and additional proposed revisions should be presented during negotia-
tions under the Meet and Confer process.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Pate that
the reading of Resolution No. 84-30 be waived and that it be adopted approving
the revisions to the Personnel Rules and Requlations as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-30
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING REVISED PERSONNEL
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1984, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: ALBERT
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Lib. & Cult.
Com.
3/13&27
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Res. #84-31
Multi-Fam.
Tax Exempt.
Fi nanci ngs
Res. #84-32
Leavesley/
Murray Sig-
nalization
City Auction
Cap. Imp.
Program
Quarterly
Reports
STP Opera-
tions
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meetings of
March 13 and 27, 1984, were noted.
re: City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation regarding new
1 oca 1 requi rements for mul ti -fami ly taK-exempt fi nanci ngs further ex-
plained by Planning Director Dorn.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Gage
that the reading of Resolution No. 84-31 be waived and that it be
adopted certifying compl iance with the requirements of Heal th and Safety
Code Secti on 52080 as amenrled regardi ng process i ng of multi -family '1.....
rental housing development. ..
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-31
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 52080 AS AMENDED
BY ASSEMBLY BILL 55.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1984, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and
HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: ALBERT
re: City Administrator Baksa presented an agreement with Caltrans for
signalization at Murray and Leavesley Road for execution.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman Mus-
sallem that the reading of Resolution No. 84-32 be waived and that it be
adopted.'
RESOLUTION NO. 84-32
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN AGREE-
MENT NO. 4-0929-C FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL SYSTEM J
AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF LEAVESLEY ROAD (ROUTE 152) AND · "
MURRAY AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1984, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEt1, PATE, VALDEZ and
HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: ALBERT
City Administrator Baksa reported a successful City Auction held
April 14, 1984.
City Administrator Baksa noted that a Council Study Session has
been scheduled for April 30, 1984, at 7:30 p.m., in regard to the Capital
Improvement Program and that a Closed Session regarding Meet & Confer
process is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on that date.
City Administrator Saksa presented Council with copies of the first
Quarterly Report for 1984.
Counci lman Gage gave a Progress Report for the Sewer Treatment
Plant Operations noting that a monthly summary of the plant status is
forthcoming and will be explained by the consultant at a forthcoming
presentation.
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City Administrator Baksa noted that proposals for a comprehensive
Operations Contract had been received and would be evaluated and presented
to the Joint Powers Committee and Council within the next two weeks.
Councilman Gage noted that the next meeting of the Joint Powers
Sewer Committee is scheduled for April 24, 1984. He further noted that
the Disaster Preparedness Council met last week and are in the process
of preparing a communication package for local emergency to replace the
existing regulations. He further noted that the Police and Fire Depart-
ments were sent copies of the proposal. He further noted that the Com-
mittee toured the City of Santa Clara's elaborate Disaster Recovery facili-
ties.
1984-85
Budget
Mileage
All owance
Adjourn to
Closed
Session
Adjournment
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.: Councilman Kloecker noted the next Citizens I Sewer Committee meeting
is scheduled for April 17, 1984, at 7:30 p.m., and they will be reviewing
a new chapter of the long-term plan for presentation to Council when com-
pleted.
Councilman Kloecker further renorted on the status of the County
Transportation Commission regarding San Jose's membership and that City's
introduction of legislation requiring 4 additional members on the Commission
from the City of San Jose; noting passage of said bill by the Senate and
not voted on at this date at the Assembly level. He further noted concern
by the Commission that the matter was before the Senate prior to presenta-
tion to the Commission.
The Mayor suggested a letter to Assemblyman Areias notinq the City's
concern in this matter.
Councilman Kloecker noted that the Transportation Commission is also
concerned of their IIrolell and agreed to make an additional study of the
role of the Commission in concert with the Transportation Board that is
comprised of the same members of the Board of Supervisors. He further
explained the function of the Commission which is advisory to the Transpor-
tation Board.
Councilman Mussallem noted concern about Santa Teresa Boulevard and
the County's responsibility to same in regard to future improvements.
Councilman Kloecker noted that he is also a member of the Subordi-
nate Committee on the Transnortation Commission for planning and pro-
gramming and would advise Council of any matter or priorities concerning
Gilroy.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the 1984-85 preliminary budget
is proposed to be presented to Council at their May 7, 1984, meeting.
City Administrator Baksa reported on the progress of the recruitment
of the Director of Public Works position.
Councilman Gage requested Staff to review the City's mileage allow-
ance of 30~/mile and compare same with local businesses, County, etc. for
an evaluation of same.
At 9:26 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session re:
litigation matters.
At 10:08 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. Motion was made
by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mussallem and carried that the
City Attorney proceed and work with the County of Santa Clara and t10rgan
Hill regarding the Gavilan Water Conservation District issue.
At 10:08 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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