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Minutes 1984/06/18 5020 Roll Call Intro. New Employees Consent Calendar Thomas Rd. Alignment, etc. r 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 -- -- Claim- Wells Fargo Bids-Custodail Serv.-City Hall .... ... Bids re: Telemetry System Pub.Hear. re: TM-Gilroy Country Club Estates - -- 502'1 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. 5022 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. ..-.- ......dlllJ 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. ..-.- City Administrator Baksa explained the Revenue Sharing portion of the Budget. .....~,,,... 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. ..-.- ...~,~ 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. ... Trans. Com. Rep. ... RanchoReal -- ... - .... 5023 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. 5024 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 ..... 101 Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremonies, June 26, 1984, 11:00 a.m. .....0.'.. 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. JIIIIIIIIa ..... 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. ..... 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. - 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. - Dir. Public Works -- Ivy Control Ord. Arbitrationre: Sflwergate Atty's Fees City Equip. Gavilan Softball Complex ,1J!1I.e;oll\ Garlic Festival ..... .-.".,.. .J 5025 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. 5026 Adjournment '. 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, ~~. ~9 ~. City Clerk