Minutes 1984/06/18
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Roll Call
Intro. New
Employees
Consent
Calendar
Thomas Rd.
Alignment,
etc.
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June 18, 1984
Gilroy, California
Mayor Hughan led the Pledge of Alledgiance to the Flag.
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called
to order by Her Honor Roberta H. Hughan at 8:10 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Sharon A. Albert, Donald F. Gage,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, John E.Pate, Pete Valdez, Jr.
and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor introduced Karen Barrett and Marcia Solorio, Police
Record Clerks.
Mayor Hughan clarified the June 4, 1984, Minutes of the City
Council re: Thomas Road Alignment as follows:
"Council accepted the proposed Thomas Road alignment of the
bridge and the approximate roadway alignment west of Santa Teresa
Boulevard. That Thomas Road Bridge be designated a four-lane'
bridge for the benefit of the Corps of Engineers; that Thomas Road
continue to be designated a thoroughfare; that alignment of Thomas
Road easterly from the bridge to Monterey Highway be subject to
further study."
The city Attorney noted that there was no decision as to
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Wells Fargo
Bids-Custodail
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Bids re:
Telemetry
System
Pub.Hear. re:
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Country Club
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the alignment of Thomas Road west and was subject to further study.
Councilman Pate noted that his motion was intended to accept the
alignment west as proposed.
The Mayor noted that her understanding of the motion agrees
with Councilman Pate "that the motion spoke to the alignment westerly
from the bridge to Santa Teresa with some possible changes around
the intersection of Tenth, but, in general, that was the general
alignment." Councilman Pate agreed.
Mayor Hughan noted further "that the portion of the request
that refers to the deletion and changing of Tenth Street be denied;
that the Tenth Street Bridge and westerly extension of Tenth Street
be to the current Tenth Street standards; that the westerly extension
alignment be the subject of an Area Study; and the cul-de-sac proposal
of Miller Avenue is also subject to an Area Study."
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that the above corrections and clarifications to
the June 4, 1984, Minutes be accepted and approved as outlined by
the Mayor.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Gage
and carried that the Indemnity Claim of Wells Fargo be denied as
recommended.
City Administrator Baksa reported on bids received for custodial
Maintenance at City Hall recommending awarding the low bid of The
Cleaning Company in the amount of $17,600.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the bid of The Cleaning Company for custodial
maintenance at City Hall be awarded in the amount of $17,600.00 as
recommended.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez that the city negotiate
for a two-year contract when the present contract expires. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Director of Public Works Cox reported on bids received for the
Digital Radio Telemetry Control System recommending award of the bid
of Uniface, Inc. in the amount of $134,584.00. He introduced John
Schwartz, Boone Cook, Consulting Engineers and Nick Blackton, President
of Uniface, who further explained the system in detail.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the bid of Uniface, Inc. in the amount of $134,584.00
be awarded as recommended for the Digital Radio Telemetry Control System.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on a 'Tentative Map request of Gilroy Country Club
Estates (Sig Sanchez, et al) for a Residential Subdivision of 153 lots
which is the first phase of 371 lots on property located north of
Hecker Pass Highway and west of Mantelli Drive on approximately 371
ac re s .
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the Staff Report.
Director of Public Works Cox noted that the developers have
agreed to support Council action for mitigating the matter of sewer
service.
Council requested that Staff prepare a cost comparison for
operating lift stations vs. initial cost to install a sewer line for
this project.
The Mavor asked if there was anyone present in the audience
wishing to speak in favor of the proposal.
Ms. Gloria Ballard, M & H Engineering, representing the appli-
cant, addressed the Council and further explained the project and
agreed to work with the Public Works Department for sewer cost analysis
requested by Council.
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Pub.Hear. re:
84-85
Budget
Res. #84-52
Director of Public Works Cox recommended that a condition be
added to this project that would allow the City to connect all lift
stations, if same are proposed for this project, to any future gravity
lines.
Mr. Sig Sanchez, 286 Fifth Street, addressed the Council and
noted that they would prefer the city to bill property owners for
any proposed sur-charges and, if this were not possible, that the
Homeowners Association within the project could provide this service.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak in favor of the project. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak in opposition to the project. There was
no comment from anyone in the audience.
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Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloec-
ker and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the Public Hearing be re-opened and contintled
to July 2, 1984, in order to study the sewer cost analysis requested.
Mr. W. J. Hanna, Engineer for adjoining projects, addressed the
Council noting that his projects would be affected by this time delay;
that the questions of sewer lines, etc. could be decided by Council
in the design phase; that this public hearing is for considering the
Tentative Map in concept only.
Mayor Hughan noted that some of the conditions proposed on this
Tentative Map relate to water and sewer and Council could not approve
this map with said conditions until there was agreement on same.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on the 1~84-l985 Budget and General Revenue Sharing.
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City Administrator Baksa explained the Revenue Sharing portion
of the Budget.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on the Revenue Sharing portion of the proposed budget. There
was no comment from anyone in the audience.
The Mayorasked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on any other portion of the proposed 1984-85 Budget.
Mr. Waldo Matilainen, Senior Advisory Council, addressed the
Council and thanked them and the Parks & Recreation Commission for
the Senior Coordinator's appropriation in the proposed Budget.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishlling to speak on the 1984-85 Budget. There was no further comment
from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilwoman
Albert that the reading of Resolution No. 84-52 approving the 1984-
85 Budget be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-52
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE BUDGET
FOR SAID CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984-1985 AND APPROPRIATING PROPOSED
EXPENDITURES FOR PURPOSES SET FORTH IN BUDGET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June, 1984, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
Med. Ctr. &
Mini-Hosp.
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Trans. Com.
Rep.
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City AcIministr?ltor Baksa noted t}lat a Special Meeting of the
City Council may be necessary in reCJard to arn,endin<:.1 the 1981-84
Budget for year-end balancing.
A requ('!st of Agr iqenetics and Medical Systems Group re: oral
presentation on I>!edical 1I.id Center and r.cini-Hospi -::.al Development for
Gilroy Community was noted. The Mayor asked if there was anyone pre-
sent in the audience wishing to speak on the rna.-i:te:r.-. There was no
one in the audience wishing to speak.
A request of the Board of Supervisors for appointment to the
Transportatio~ Commission was notect. The Mayor recommended the re-
appointment of Councilman Kloecker.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilwoman
Albert and carried that Councilman Kloecker be reappointed as the
City's Representative on the Santa Clara Transportation Commission
for a two-year term expiring June 30, 1986, as recommended.
A request of Rancho Real for an RDO extension was noted and
further explained by Planning Director Dorn.
Discussion was haC' by Council on the matter. The Mayor asked
if there was anyone present in the audience wishing to speak on the
matter.
Mr. W. J. Hanna, partner in Rancho Real, addressed the Council
and further explained the applicant's intention to pJcoceed vlith the
project; that they, proposed to continue v.;ith completion of the area
water system, improvements to Mantelli Drive, and the interim storm
drainage project, and fOTI1ation of an acquisition assessment district;
however, need the additional extension for completion of their con-
struction projects.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak.
Mr. John Filice, representing Ranch Real and Tom Harrison
properties, addressed the Council further explaining problems involved
in finalization of these projp.cts.
Discussion was had regarding definition of intent of a project
to proceed.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter.
Mr. Ted Ringel, Solis Rancho, addressed the Council obj ecting
to RDO extensions.
Mr. W. J. Hanna addressed the Council noting that the Solis
Ranch project had water, sewer and drainage available; that the Rancho
Real Hillside Project has a unique problem before co~pleting proposed
development.
Mr. Bert Mantelli, 1645 Mantelli Drive, addressed the Council
noting that he is unable to complete his Tentative Map because his
development depends upon completion of the area water system.
Mr. John Filice addressed the Council noting that the entrance
road to Rancho Real has been constructed. He further requested that
all developers either in the Interim Drainage Project or in the pro-
posed assessment district and area water system should have a simul-
taneous COLlffiencernent date and begin at one time; that all developers
that join in the Interim Drainage Project and acquisition assessment
district should be entitled to proceed with development because they
are all definitive acts of good faith and involve a substantial
monetary corrmitment.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Gage
and carried that the request be continued to July 16, 1984, regular
Council meeting to allow Staff time to determine participation by
developers, in the Interim Drainage Project and other information per-
tinent for Council to determine if RDO extensions are warranted.
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Miller AVe.
cul-de-sac
proposal
Plan. Com.
6/7/84
TM Extn.
Raisch Co.
TM Extn.
B.Mantelli
A request from John M. Filice, Jr. for clarification of the
City Council action of June 4, 1984, regarding the Miller Avenue
aspect of the General Plqn Amendment Alignment of Thomas Road, etc.
Mr. John M. Filice, Jr., addressed the Council noting tqat
plans have been prepared for submitting to the City on August 15
that would require a grade change if Miller Avenue is not intended
to be cul-de-saced when there is adequate circulation.
he following informational items were noted with no separate
discussion on same:
Planning Staff Action, 5/10/84; and
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101 Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremonies, June 26, 1984,
11:00 a.m.
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The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 7,
1984, was noted.
Discussion was had regarding Variance No. 84-8, further ex-
plained by Planning Director Dorn.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Gage and carried that a one-year extension be granted Tentative
Map - Raisch Co., as recommended.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that a one year extension be granted Tentative
Map - Bert Mantelli, as recommended.
Lib. & Cult. Com. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
5/8/84 May 8, 1984, were noted.
Intro. Mosqui-
to Abate.
Ord.
utility
Accounts
OMI-3rd
Party STP
Operation
Amendment
Jt. Powers
Agreement
EIR-WWTP
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposed ordinance pro-
viding for mosquito abatement.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the reading of the proposed ordinance enacting Chap-
ter 14A of the Gilroy city Code providing for Mosquito Abatement
be introduced and published by title and summary.
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City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to write-
off annual uncollectible utility accounts noting that the City
continues to attempt to collect these accounts.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that authorization be given to write-off
uncollectible utility accounts in the amount of $10,925.32 as
recommended.
City Administrator Baksa recommended approval of OMI as third
party Sewer Treatment Plant Operator, effective July 1, 1984.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Coun-
cilman Gage and carried that OMI - third party Sewer Treatment
Plant Operator be approved as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented an amendment to the Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Cities of Gilroy and
Morgan Hill, recommending approval of same.
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Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that the Amendment to the Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement between the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill
be approved as presented and recommended.
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City Administrator Baksa presented a recommended for an EIR
proposal on Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Facilities.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Gage and carried that the request for an EIR proposal on Waste-
water Treatment and Disposal Facilities be approved as recom-
mended.
Chestnut Bus.
Pk. Sewer
Allocation
League
Conf.
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Dir. Public
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Ivy Control
Ord.
Arbitrationre:
Sflwergate
Atty's Fees
City Equip.
Gavilan Softball
Complex
,1J!1I.e;oll\
Garlic
Festival
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A rflquest of Hue'i:"tiq.,-SchroITlln,Inc., for Chestnut Business Park
extension of sewer allocation was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried tha-!: the :r:equ~st of Huettig-Schromm, Inc. for Chestnut
Business Park extension of sewer allocations be nenisd as recommended.
city Adrrtinistrator Eaksa' noted the League of California Cities
Annual Conference in Anaheim Sep"tember 23-26, 1'?84 and requested
Council confirmation for reservations.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilwoman
Albert that Richard L. Cox's appointment as Director of Public Works
he approved and confirmed, as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposed ordinance for
Ivy Control noting that this procedure would be basically the same
as the city's present Weed Abatement process.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage that a proposed ordinance
be introduced establishing an Ivy Control Ordinance for the City of
Gilroy. Motion died for lack of a second.
city Administrator Baksa presented an Arbitration Decision
between the City of Gilroy and City of Morgan Hill. The City Attorney
noted that said matter should be discussed at the Closed Session to
follow this regular agenda.
City Administrator Baksa reported that a Task Force is presently
studying various word processors and computers for the City's opera-
tions.
City Administrator Baksa reported that the City would be meeting
with Gavilan College next week regarding the Gavilan Softball complex
proposal.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the Garlic Festival Com-
mittee has requested a City representative on the long-term Planning
Committee for the Garlic Festival.
The Mayor appointed Councilwoman Albert as the City's repre-
sentative on the long-term Planning Committee for the Garlic Festival.
Councilman Gage gave a progress report on the Sewer Treatment
Plant operations.
Councilman Gage noted that the Garlic Festival activities are
being coordinated for the annual celebration and noted a meeting of
the Garlic Festival Advisory Committee and Garlic Festival Committee
on June 20, 1984.
Councilman Kloecker noted that the Garlic Festival request for
an entrance onto Santa Teresa had been approved by the Transportation
Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
Councilman Kloecker noted that the Citizens' Sewer Advisory
Committee would be meeting June 19, 1984. He further noted that the
Transportation 2000 Steering Committee held their first meeting and
that he would advise the Council of action taken.
The Mayor reported on the Mayors/Managers recent meeting with
the County for South County Planning coordination.
city Administrator Baksa reported that the City has prepared
an Equipment Vehicle Master Inventory List available for anyone inter-
ested.
Councilman Kloecker inquired of the City's process for survey
or appraisal of its vehicles. City Administrator Baksa noted that
the City does not have a formal process but does not use them when
they are unsafe to operate or prohibitive to maintain, and invites
Council suggestions on the matter.
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Adjournment
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Th~ Mayor noted a letter recent~y'forwarded to Councilmembers
from Californians to Balance the Budget and urges Council to re-
spond to same if interested in endorsing it.
Councilman Gage inquired if Miss Gilroy placed in the Cali-
fornia Pagaent.
At 11:11 p~m., the'Mayor adjourned the meeting to a Closed
Session re: litigation matters.
At 11:35 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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~. City Clerk