Minutes 1985/07/01
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Roll Call
Employee of
the Month
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Res. #85-40
Gen. Muni.
Election
11/5/85
July 1, .1985.
Gilroy, California
Mayor Hughan led th~ Pledge o{ Allegiance to the Flag.
The Regular Meeting o{ the Gilroy City Council was called
to order by Her Honor Mayor Hughan at 8:05 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.
The Mayor presented the Employee of the Month Award for June
1985 to Louis Palacios, Public Works Department.
Hotion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vot.e: Ayes: Council Members:
Gage, Kloecker, Mussallem, pate, Valdez and Hughan. Absent:
Council Member: Albert.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June
17, 1985;
Adopted Resolution No. 85-40 Ordering November 5, 1985,
General Municipal Election; requesting consolidation and Registrar
of Voters to conduct.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-40
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF GENE PAL ELECTION FOR MUNICIPAL
OFFICERS TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF GILROY ON NOVEMBER 5, 1985, AND
REQUESTING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER ELECTION TO BE HELD IN GILROY UNI-
FIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, GAVILAN JOINT COMHUN!TY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1985.
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pev. Agrees.-
~rk, et al
&(!. Ditto
Revised Murray
Ave. 84-2
Reorg.
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Res. #85-41
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FLSA 7 (k)
Exemption
Res. #85-42
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Intro. Ord. re:
Pretreatment
Ord. Amend.
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PASSED
AYES:
AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1985, by the
COUNCIL ME~ffiERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
HUGHAN
COTJNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER: ALBERT;
followin(f vote:
PATE, VALDEZ and
NOES:
ABSENT:
Approved Deve~.opment I\qreements vlith Clarl:, Car~_son, Hewell,
Sheedy and Nowakowski and with Frank Ditto.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
the Public Hearing to consider Reorganization of uninhabited Territory
to be known as "Revised Murray Avenue Reorganization 84-2" located
between Murray Avenue and the SPR.R property and north of Leavesley Road,
containing 73.5 acres, noting that there is not 100% consent.
Planning Director' Dorn explained the proposed reorganization.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience
wishing to speak in favor of reorganization 0:1= th2 subject property.
Mr. Wi11:Lam K. Henry, representing t:he principal applicant,
addressed the Council noting that all property mmers had been contacted
to sign the petition for annexation and that he is present to answer
questions regarding this appl~cation.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone furt~~r in the audience
wishing to speak in favor of reorganization of the s'..lbj ect territory.
There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone. present in the audience
wishing to speak against the reorganization of the sl1hject territory.
There was no COrrL'llent froPl anyone in the a l1di.ence.
Motion was mao.e IN Councilman Gage seco,nded by Councilman Kloecker
and carried that the "Public ~~ea.ring~Je closed.
Motion was .made by Councilman Gage seconded. by Councilman Kloecker
that the reading of Resolution No. 85-41 be waived and that it be adopted
approving "Revised Murray Avenue.84-2 Reorganization."
RESOLUTION NO. 85-41
A RESOLUTION, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITH REGARD
TO A REORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO THE DISTRICT REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1965 DESIGNATED AS "MURRAY AVENUE REORGANIZATION 8402."
PASSED
AYES:
AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1985, by the
COUNCIL MEHBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
HUGHAN
COTJNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER: ALBERT
following vote:
PATE, VALDEZ and
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administratoc. Baksa presented a recorr~endation regarding
FLSA 7(k) Exemption for law enforcement and fire protection non-exempt
employees, furt~"1er ex},"' laininq same..
Motion was mad.?: by COi..'.'.1cilllL2>n Gage seconded by CG:.mcilman Valdez
that the reading of~esGlution No. 85-42 be waiv8.3 and t~:-tat it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-42
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE PROTECTION WORK PERIODS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR
STANDARDS ACT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED 'chis Is'c dB.:! 0:: ,Tuly, 1985, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and
~c:r.rr'HAN
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CmJNCIL !.1FI1B!!'Q: 1I,LB;O:RT
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City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a proposed ordi-
nance amending the City's Pretreatment Ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mussallem
that the reading of the ordinance amendino Chapter 19 of the Gilroy City
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Intro. Ord.
Ch. l2A-re-
funding of
bonds
Liabili ty
Insurance
SB 75
Resignations-
Lib. & Cult.
Com.
AB 2020 &
AB 102 re:
Toxic Gases
& SB 300
Code pertaining to Sewer and Sewage ,Disposal be waived and that it
be published by title and summary as' recommended. It was noted
that a Public Hearing has 'been scheduled for July 15, 1985, re: Fee
Resolution.
re: City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a proposed
ordinance amending Chapter l2A of the Gilroy City Code relating to
the refunding of bonds.
Motion was maqe by Counci~man .Gage secqnded by Councilmap
Kloecker and carried that the reading of the proposeq ordinance
amending Chapter l2A of the Gilroy city Code be waived and that it
be published by title and summary by adding Section l2A.149.9 to
Div. 3 of Article III relating'to the refunding of bonds.
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City Administrator Baksa noted that the City's insurance for
liability and auto has increased dramatically for the 1985-86 fis-
cal year. He introduced Mr. Mort Levinson, City's insurance broker
to further explain same.
Mr. Mort Levinson addressed the Council and explained in
detail the reasons for the City's increased costs for insurance.
City Administrator Baksa recommended that the 1985-86 Budget
be amended to provide for the City's insurance premiums and further
recommended that the six new positions in the 1985-86 Budget be de-
ferred until October 1; 1985.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that the 1985-86 Budget be amended in the
amount of $290,000.00 to allow for the insurance premium increase
of $165,000.00 and $125,000.00 estimated claim loss and approved
deferring hiring the six new positions provided for in the Budget
until October 1, 1985, noting that Council would review the matter
at that time before recruitment of any new positions~
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A letter from the City of Palm Desert in support of SB 75 re-
questing the City's favorable action on same was noted. Motion
was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Councilman Pate and
carried that the City supports SB 75 recommending the Assembly
Judiciary Committee and City's representative be notified.
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City Administrator Baksa noted other cities with insurance
premium increases.
A letter of resignation from Library and Culture Commissioner
Joan Buchanan effective September 1, 1985, was noted.
The Mayor noted the resignation from ,the. Reverend Jose Rubio,
Library and Culture Commissioner, effective July 1, 1985.
The Mayor invited interested local citizens to submit their
qualifications for review.at the August 5, 1985, regular Council
Meeting noting that they will be heard at said meeting if they wish
to speak and that appointments will be made for the vacancies at the
August 19, 1985, Regular Council Heeting. It was requested that
the newspapers inform the public of this scheduling.
A letter from the Intergovernmental Council requesting sup-
port of AB 2020 and AB 102 regarding Study on Toxic Gases and Coun-
cil position on SB 300 was noted. Council took no action on same.
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The following informational items were noted:
City's response to County re: Rancho 101.
Mr. Geary Coats, representing applicant, Mr. Ed Martin,
addressed the Council noting that it was not applicant's intent
to bypass the city of Gilroy; that they have offered their ser-
vices to the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee in regard to
their application.
The Mayor noted that the nanimous vote of the City Council
in opposition to this application was not entirely based on the
sewer issue.
JPSA Com.
6/11/85
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RDO Appli-
cants
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Liabili ty
Insurance
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Council requested that the City's ,response letter to the County
include mention that the EIR for this. project may not.. adequately address
development in the County.
Mr. Coats noted that it is their intention to resubmit an amended
EIRfor any items requested bV the County.
The Minutes oi: the cToint POVIers Se'vJer ACivisory COrl.'IIittee Meeting
of June 11, 1985, were noted.
City Administrator Baksa notf>.d possible necessary alterations of
current RDO holders noting a recommendation ana alternatives for dealing
with same, further explained by Planning Director Dorn.
Council approved in concept recommendino that Staff meet with the
affected developers to' discuss same and possible other alterations for
Council action at a later date.
Mr. John Filice, ~r. addressed the Council recommending a Study
Session of the Council with the developers. Council requested that
Staff meet with the developers and refer a recommendation to CounciL
City Administrator Baksa noted that most of the Special Events
organizations can only ?btain $300,000.00 liability insurance; that the
City requirement for same is $1,000,000.00.
Council scheduled a Public Hearing for July 15, 1985, to discuss
the City of Gilroy's liability insurance coverage and the requirement
for insurance coverage by Special Events, and further requested that
Mr. Mort Levinson, City's insurance broker, be present at said hearing.
Southwest Quad City Administrator Baksa gave an update of the meeting held with
developers of the southwest quadrant, noting that a report for Council
is forthcoming.
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Fire Station
Bldg.
Computer
Bids
Sewer Alloca-
tions
HCD Funds
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Study
Session
7/8/85
Mortgage Rev.
Bonds
City Administrator Baksa recommended authorization to advertise
bids for removal of the fire station building on Church Street.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that authorization be given to advertise bids for
removal of the fire station building as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa noted that sixteen computer companies
attended the City's pre-bid meeting on June 28, 1985.
City Administrator Baksa noted that the sewer allocation agree-
ments were signed by June 28, 1985, and permits are to be obtained by
December 1, 1985, to avoid loss of their deposits.
Discussion was had regarding allocation of unused capacity.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to authorize
reappropriation of HCD Funds in the amount of $39,000.00 and a request
of South County Housing to utilize said funds.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mussallem
and carried that the $39,000.00 be reappropriated for the Senior Citizens'
Project.
City Administrator Baksa distributed materials for the July 8,
1985, Joint Council/Planning Commission Study Session at 7:30 p.m. in
the Employees' Lounge, City Hall.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a Fact Sheet of information
on Mortgage Revenue Bonds requested by Councilman Valdez.
City Administrator Baksa noted that he, Councilman Gage, the City
Attorney and Chris Cain would be meeting with the Air Resources Board
July 2, 1985, in San Francisco regarding odor problems and solutions at
the treatment plant.
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Traffic Signals- Councilman Gage inquired of the (:H:y's future J'~ans for a
10th St. traffic signal at the intersection of Church and Tenth Streets. It
was also noted that a traffic signal is needed at the intersection
of Tenth and Princevalle Streets. City Administrator Baksa noted
that he would refer the matter to !th~ City Enoineer.
The Mayor noted the Joint Council/planning Commission Study
Session scheduled for July 8, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. in the Employees'
Lounge, City Hall.
The Mayor noted that a temporary date of July 16, 1985, has
been set for a Joint Gilroy/Morgan Hill Dinner Study Session in
Morgan Hill at Ed Lazzarini's Restaurant.
Adjournment
At 10:17 p.m., the Mayor adjourned to the sontinued closed
session regarding Meet and Confer negotiations not completed at the
6:30 p.m. meeting.
At 10:35 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned.
. Respectrully submitted,'
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