Minutes 1975/01/06
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Intro. new
emp.
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January 6, 1975
Gil roy, Cal i forni a
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. goodrich at 8:04 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin,
John Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman
B. Goodri ch.
The Mayor declared a moment of silence in memory of former Council-
man and Mayor, George Mason.
The Mayor introduced new employees: Ralph Hernandez, Utility Man I
(Department of Public Works); Terry L. Vierra, Police Patrolman and
Geronimo R. Sanchez, Equipment Maintenance Man.
Certificates
of Servo
Consent
Ca lendar
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Minutes
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Sa 1 ary
Increase
SRI Report
Gentry Int 11
Annex.
Donation-
Museum
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Cont. Tele.
Rates
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Annex.
Candi date re:
3/4/75
Election
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So. Zone
Flood Cont.
Adv. Com.
Meet.
School Sites
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The Mayor presented certificates of service to retired Commissioners:
Mrs. Barbara Zizzo, Planning Commissioner, and Howard Smith, Library & Culture
Commissioner. It was noted that Donald Dillehay, Personnel Commissioner,
and John V. Vasquez, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, were not present to
recei ve same.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and
adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: AYes: Council Members: DeBell,
Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout and Goodrich.
Minutes of December 16, 197~, Regular Council Meeting; and
Approved Salary Merit Increase for George Steer, Police Patrolman,
Range 32A Step "C", $1,017 to Step "D", $1,068, retroactive to January 1,
1975.
Mr. Robert Sorenson, General Accounting Department of the County of
Santa Clara,and Mr. Tom Dayharsh, Stanford Research Institute, addressed
the Council and explained an Emergency Communication Report prepared by
Stanford Research Institute. Discussion was had on the matter.
A Request of Gentry International, Inc. for annexation and pre-zoning
of 18.634 acres located on the south side of Pacheco Pass Highway and west
side of Miller Slough was presented. Council had no objection to said request.
A letter from Howard Smith notifying the City of a donation of a new
piano for the cultural wing of the City Museum from local citizens in memory
of Mr. Harry Bannister was presented. The Mayor requested that a letter of
thanks be forwarded.
A Notice from Continental Telephone Company of Filing for a rate
increase was noted.
A letter from Mr. Bert Mantelli requesting annexation of property
on Mantelli Drive was noted. Discussion was had on the matter. Staff
informed Council that the subject property was not within the City's Urban
Service Planning area. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the City had no objection to said annexa-
tion provided the City change its present Urban Service Policy area to in-
clude the subject property.
A letter from the Registrar of Voters regarding Nomination Papers
of Mr. Samuel Nunez who filed for City Councilman in the General Municipal
Election of March 4, 1975, was noted, informing the City that said papers
contained 12 valid signatures and further that Mr. Nunez had not been a
registered voter in the City for the required period to qualify as a candi-
date. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and
carried that Mr. Nunez be declared ineligible as a candidate in the General
Municipal Election of March 4, 1975.
The following Informational Items were noted with no separate discus-
sion on same.
Minutes of Santa Clara Valley Water District - South Zone Flood
Control Advisory Committee Meeting of August 22, 1975;
Sierra Club in re: to the use of surplus school sites;
Traffic Signals Department of Transportation in re: to traffic signals at Wren Avenue
and Westwood Drive Intersections with Route 152;
San Felipe Water Distribution System Environmental Impact Report; and
EIR Report re:
San Felipe
S.C.Co. Trans.
Com. Meet. of
Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Transportation Commission Meeting
December 11, 1975.
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Personnel Com. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of December
Report 18, 1974, was noted and further explained by Personnel Director
Rei nsch.
Res. #75-1
Affirmative
Action
P & R Salary
Range &
Classifi-
cations
P & R Com.
Meeting
Soc. Sec.
Savings
Monthly
Report
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 75-1 be waived and that it be
adopted, approving an Affirmative Action Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January, 1975, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MH1BERS: DEBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT,
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffi nl,
and carried that the salary ranges and classifications as recommended
for Recreation Leader III; Recreation Leader I; Swim Guard-Instructor;
Recreation Leader Aide, and Swim Aide be approved.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
December 17,1974, were noted.
The Mayor deviated from the regular Agenda in order to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
Request from the Employee Associations in re: to use of City's
savings under dropping Social Security Benefits was noted. Mr. Ken
Maxwell, representing the Police Association requested continuation of
said matter in order to discuss same with their lawyer. Council set
a hearing on said matter to February 3, 1975, Regular Council Meeting.
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The Mayor declared a Recess at 9:45 p.m., and reconvened at
9:50 p.m.
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The Summary of Monthly Reports of November 1974 was noted and
discussed. Council inquired of the Building Permit Fees and Increase
in Police Department mileage.
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from December 1, 1974, through and
incl uding December 31, 1974,',lWas noted and discussed.
Sr. Center
Imp.
Hr. & Wage
quirements
Bids re:
1 i zer &
Sprinkler
Syst. -Lib.
A request for a Budget Amendment for Senior Center Improvements
was noted and further informed by Staff that a budget amendment would
not be required as adequate funds for said improvements are provided
for in the 1974-75 Budget.
Re- A Report from the U. S. Department of Labor re: Hour and Wage
Requirements for the Police and Fire Departments was noted and further
explained by Personnel Director Reinsch. Discussion was had on the
matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Duffin and carried that the temporary implementation recommended by
approved pending a decision by the Supreme Court.
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Ferti- A report on quotations for park fertilizer and the sprinkler
system for the new library was presented. Motion was made by Council-
man Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the bids of
Plant Gro Corp. in the amount of $3,826 for park fertilizer and Auto-
matic Rain Co. in the amount of $4,296.11 for sprinklers be approved.
Quotations in Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan
excess of and carried that budgeted items not in excess of $5,000 be placed on the
$1500 to " consent calendar for Council approval, required by the Charter. Council-
max. of man Stout voted "no" on the motion.
$5000
So. Co. Youth
Serv.Bureau
Ag ree .
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A Report on a South County Youth Service Bureau Agreement was
noted. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Hughan
and carried that said Agreement as presented be approved and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute said Agreement as presented on behalf of the
City.
Budget Transfer A request for a Budget Transfer in the amount of $3,000.00 for instal-
re:Burglar lation of a Burglar Alarm System for the Corporation Yard was presented. Mo-
Alarm Syst. tion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Stout and carried
that said Budget Transfer be approved as recommended.
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Equip.Mech.
Pos it ion
Sewerage
Treat.
Plant.
Commission
apptm'ts
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A request to fill the Equipment Mechanic Position at Step "C" was
noted and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council-
man Silva and carried that the request for filling the Equipment Mechanic
Position at Step "C" ($936.00) be approved.
A Status Report on the Domestic Sewerage Treatment Plant Grant Applica-
tion was noted and discussed.
The Mayor noted that this was the time and place to appoint Commissioners
for terms expiring January 1, 1975, and vacancies recently created.
The Mayor requested that Commission vacancies be appointed at the
next regular Council Meeting following notification of said vacancies. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout that the method of
appointing commissioners to fill unexpired terms as recommended by the Mayor
be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and
carried that Mr. John Porter be reappointed as Library & Culture Commissioner -
January 1, 1975 to January 1, 1979.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and
carried that Mr. Paul F. Pelliccione be appointed as Library & Culture
Commissioner January 1, 1975 to January 1, 1979, to fill the vacancy created
by retiring Commissioner Howard Smith.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that Mr. Frank Ginelli be reappointed as Parks and Recreation
Commissioner, January 1, 1975, to January 1, 1979.
Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Pate and
carried that Mr. Floyd Serrano be reappointed as Parks and Recreation Com-
missioner, January 1, 1975 to January 1, 1979.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate secorlded by Councilman Stout
and carried that Mr. Frec.menta be appointed as Parks and Recreation Commissioner
to fill the unexpired term of John Vasquez, January 1, 1976.
Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Pate and
carreid that Mr. Donald Gallagher be reappointed as personnel Commissioner,
January 1, 1975 to January 1, 1979.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that Mr. William M. McIntosh be appointed as Personnel Commis-
sioner to fill the vacancy created by Donald Dillehay, retired January 1,
1975 to January 1, 1979.
Motion was mde by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and
carried that Mr. Vance Baldwin be reappointed Planning Commissioner January
1, 1975 to January 1, 1979.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and
carried that Dr. Thomas G. White be reappointed Planning Commissioner,
January 1, 1975 to January 1, 1979.
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Ind. Sewer
Adv.Com.
Sewer Treat.
Plant
Equip.
Pedestrian
Cros s-Wa 1 ks
1st St.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Duffin and carried that Mrs. Diana Dorathy be appointed as Planning
Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Barbara Zizzo, January 1,
1978.
Councilman Silva reported on a recent Meeting of the Council
Sewer Advisory Co~mittee with local food processing plant representa-
tives noting general acceptance of the City's recommendation for method
of the City advancing funds for additional industrial sewerage land
for ponding purposes with reimbursement to the City over a three (3)
year period. It was noted that a written report would be brought to
Council at a later date.
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Councilman Hughan inquired of expected delivery date of the
pumps ordered for the Sewer Treatment Plant several months ago. Direc-
tor of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that he received a tele-
gram recently notifying the City that same were on the way.
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Councilman Stout requested that Pedestrian Crossing Lanes be
painted on Hecker Pass Highway (First Street) at Westwood drive and
Wren Avenue. Said matter was referred to the Police Chief and Director
of Public Works-City Engineer.
S.C.Co. Plan. Councilman Pate informed the Council of the Santa Clara County
Policy Com. Planning Policy Committee Workshop scheduled for January 18, 1975, for
Workshop Planning Commissioners and noted that Council Members are also invited.
He further requested that Planning Commissioners be informed of said
Workshop.
CETA Title VI Personnel Director Reinsch presented information in additional
Funds funds available under CETA Title 6 for the unemployed. Discussion was
had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Duffin and carried that the City participate in said program
and that Staff be authorized to proceed in CETA Title VI Funds for the
unemployed.
Res. #75-2
Housing &
Com. Dev.
Act
ICC Civic
Apprec.
Day
Adjournment
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City Administrator Wood presented and explained an Agreement with
the County of Santa Clara for participation in the Housing and Community
Development Act Grant. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by
Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 75-2 be waived and
that it be adopted approving the agreement as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING A JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT TO UNDERTAKE OR
ASSIST IN THE UNDERTAKING OF ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO TITLE I OF
THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GILROY AND THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of January, 1975, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: DEBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE,
AND GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
SILVA, STOUT
The Mayor noted the Inter-City Counci 1 Ci vi c Appreci ati on Day at
Moffett Field on February 11, 1975. The Mayor noted that he intendep
to attend same. Council requested that they be called next week regard-
ing reservations for same.
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At 11:18 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respec~fully submitted,
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