Minutes 1993/05/24
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
Ord.93-10
MOU-POA
Minutes
Budget
Invocation
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Regular Meeting
May 24, 1993
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
May 20, 1993 at 9:12 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy, Leonard A. Hale, Sara
C. Nelson, Suel1en C. Rowlison and Donald F. Gage; Absent:
Councilmembers: Paul V. Kloecker and Pete Valdez, Jr.
Motion was made by Councilman Gilroy, seconded by Council-
Councilman Hale that the following items under the Consent
Calendar be approved, by the following Roll Call Vote: (removing
Item B for separate discussion requested by Councilman Hale.);
(Councilmembers: Kloecker and Valdez entered and took their seats
at the Council table.); (Councilman Valdez noted a correction on
Page 4 of the Minutes of the May 17, 1993 Regular Council Meeting
as noted under Item D.) Ayes: Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy,
Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker, Sara C. Nelson, Suellen C.
Row1ison, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage:
Adopted Ordinance No. 93-10 amending PERS contract to
provide One Year Final Compensation for Local Fire Members only,
including extension of funding period to the year 2011, and two
additional service credits for Local Miscellaneous Members only;
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May, 1993, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GILROY, HALE, KLOECKER, NELSON,
ROWLISON, VALDEZ and GAGE
None
None;
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Gilroy
Police Officers' Association, Inc. as recommended; and
Approved the Minutes of the Gilroy City Council Meeting of
May 17, 1993 as corrected by Councilman Valdez: Page 4, "Council-
man Valdez requested information on the backlog of in-fill
category, etc." Councilman Valdez asked for information on the
backlog to be brought up to speed as far as the numbers, projec-
tions on that; also information be brought back for discussion on
the in-fill and the RDO exemption projects.
Discussed recommendation to approve Budget Amendments/
Transfers. City Administrator Baksa explained the recommendation
for amendment in the amount of $35,000. for Legal Fees-Liability
Insurance Fund.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Hale that the recommendation to approve Budget Amendments/Trans-
fers under Consent Calendar Item "B" be approved by the following
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gilroy, Hale, Kloecker,
Nelson, Rowlison, Valdez and Gage.
Pastor Kevin Wilson, Gilroy Bible Church, gave the
Invocation.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to
accommodate interested persons in the audience.
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Solid Waste
Bids re:
Resurfacing
Projects
Bid re:
Uvas Creek
Park Arch.
ADA Transi-
tion Plan
Purchasing
Manual
Ms. Margaret Rands, County of Santa Clara Solid Waste
Program Manager, addressed the Council and explained and answered
Council questions regarding Solid Waste Planning Fee increases.
At 7:41 p.m. Human Resource Director Valenzuela gave the
Human Resource Department Report explaining the City's Liability
and workers Compensation Claims. At 8:12 p.m. the Mayor
reconvened the meeting.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation on bids
received for resurfacing tennis court at Las Animas Park and
basketball court at San Ysidro Park.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Hale and carried that the bid of The Owsley Company in the
amount of $7,086.00 be awarded as recommended for resurfacing the
tennis court at Las Animas Park and the basketball court at San
Ysidro Park.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a
recommendation on bids received for additional architectural
services for Uvas Creek Park Preserve further explained by Park
Supervisor Headley.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Valdez and carried that the bid of Beals Landscape Architec-
ture in the amount of $54,935.00 be awarded as recommended for
additional architectural services for Uvas Creek Park Preserve.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained the
Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan further explained
by Planning Director Dorn. City Administrator Baksa suggested
the Work Plan be addressed by the Handicap Appeals Board to
explain reasons for their suggested priorities. Discussion was
had on the matter.
At 9:00 p.m. the Mayor declared a 5 minute recess in order
to change Channel 34 tape and reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by
Councilman Kloecker to approve the ADA Transition Plan as
presented. Councilwoman Nelson added a friendly amendment agreed
upon by the original motion maker and second that the plan be
approved with the understanding that the City will keep abreast
of court cases and future legislation so that these projects will
not go beyond the scope of the ADA requirements. Councilwoman
Nelson added an additional amendment to the motion agreed upon by
the original motion maker and second that a work Plan will be
prepared by the Handicap Appeals Board for review by Council
annually. Motion with the two amendments carried. Councilmem-
bers Gilroy and Nelson voted "no" on the motion.
City Administrator Baksa presented the City of Gilroy
Purchasing Manual noting changes in the recycling statement and
minority businesses, further explaining same. Discussion was had
by Council on the matter. Finance Director Shaw answered
questions of Council regarding the Manual.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Rowlison seconded by Coun-
cilman Kloecker and carried that the City of Gilroy Purchasing
Manual be approved with modifications, specifically on Page 7 to
remove the word "developing" in the first paragraph regarding
minority businesses.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the 10% issue that
City'S purchasing requirements for paper products be satisfied
with recycled products would require an ordinance amendment for
approval at a future meeting. It was also discussed to require
centralized purchasing for bulk orders as a cost effective
measure and possible purchases with the County.
City Administrator Baksa noted that future Finance Depart-
mental reports will include purchase orders issued under the lO%
RD 92-04
Moen Const.
Plan. Com.
F.Huerta
P.& R.Com.
4-20-93
Gang Task
Force
RDO
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paper products requirement for Council review at that time.
A request of Moen Construction re: Residential Development,
Application RD 92-04 and Staff Report and recommendation were
noted further explained by Planning Director Dorn.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
woman Nelson and carried that the request of Moen Construction
re: Residential Development, Application RD 92-04 be approved as
recommended.
A letter of resignation from Fernando Huerta, Planning
Commissioner, was noted and accepted with regret. Council set
June 28, 1993 at 5:00 p.m. to receive letter applications for the
unexpired term (1-1-94) and requested current applications on
file for Planning Commission appointments be contacted to
determine if they are interested in the new appointment.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Correspondence re: 1993 State Budget:
League of California Cities Red Ink Alert publication, May
14, 1993, #11;
Customer Service:
Inter-Office Memorandum of Appreciation to Police Officers
Bozzo and Renvil1e; and
California Trade and Commerce Agency In Appreciation of
GDDC Main Street Programs Participation.
The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
of April 20, 1993 were noted.
The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of April
19, 1993 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission Meeting of
May 11, 1993 were noted.
The Minutes of the Gang Task Force Meeting of May 12, 1993
were noted.
City Administrator Baksa distributed documentation Council
requested concerning the RDO process. He requested the alloca-
tion worksheets be returned by June 1 if Council desires Staff to
calculate same in time for the June 7 Public Hearing. He noted
that the fill-in and set-aside issues would be considered by
Council prior to an RDO Allotment.
Discussion was had regarding the sound walls on Santa
Teresa between First Street and Gavilan College. Planning
Director Dorn noted that the General Plan requires the City to
define alternatives and give options to the developers.
Discussion was had regarding the infrastructure not
constructed by Moen Construction; infrastructure installed prior
to Moen project.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a San Jose Mercury
Newspaper article regarding the City of San Jose proposed
reduction in employees.
The City Attorney noted and explained a report on Public
Record Act request to the City of Gilroy for information on
police officers by the Gilroy Dispatch. She suggested the Mayor
and/or City Administrator meet with the Editor of the Dispatch to
attempt to determine their motives in requesting this information
and if the information received is sufficient.
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The City Attorney noted that she would be on vacation and
not be at the June 7, 1993 regular Council Meeting.
The Mayor noted that the City Clerk would send Council
copies of the Minutes of the Interim Governing Board of the Santa
Clara County Open Space Authority. He noted Supervisor Honda has
requested nominations for the Citizens' Advisory Committee Open
Space Authority and distributed forms to Council, noting that
they need to be returned to him by June 7, 1993.
The Mayor noted the South County Regional wastewater
Authority Meeting 5-25-93 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant -
7:30 a.m.
Councilwoman Nelson noted that an interested party had gone
to the Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities to view same between
the hours of 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. finding no one in attendance. It
was noted that persons seeking assistance at that location should
contact Ai Slechta, O.M.I. for an appointment.
Councilwoman Rowlison noted a meeting June 11,
1993,sponsored by Bay Visions & Regional Wastewater Quality
Board; City's Resource Management Coordinator to attend same.
Discussed proposed School Liaison Meeting scheduled for
June 3, 1993. (Subsequently scheduled for June 2, 1993.)
The Mayor noted the following meetings:
Gilroy City Council Study Sessions re: City's 1993-1994
Annual Budget: May 25, and if necessary, May 26 and 27, 1993, at
7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street,
Gilroy, CA 95020. To be televised;
Gilroy City Council Study Session, June 14, 1993 - 7:00
p.m., Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020,
re: Strategic Planning.
City Administrator Baksa explained a brief overlay of the
proposed Budget Study Session of May 25, 1993.
At 10:28 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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