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Minutes 1975/02/18 13654 February 18, 1975 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m. Ro 11 Ca 11 Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffip, John Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout, and Norman B. Goodrich. Intra. new Emp 1 oyee The Mayor introduced a new employee: Robert Connelly, Recreation Supervisor I. Certificate The Mayor tabled presentation of a Certificate of Service to of Service Anthony Fisher to await his presence. Consent Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Calendar Pate 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 Minutes of the February 3, 1975, Regular Council Meeting; Salary Salary Merit Increases for the five (5) following City Employees: Increases Rose Hurley, Account Clerk, Range 24.5 from Step "A", $636 to Step "B", $666; Gloria Thrasher, Buyer, Range 31.5 from Step "A", $891 to Step "B", $936; Daniel Crumrine, Patrolman, Range 32 from Step "B", $960 to Step "C", $1,007; Ronald Latronica, Patrolman, Range 32.5 from Step "B", $983 to Step "C", $1,033; and Rodolfo Quintanar, Parks Foreman, Range 33 from Step "C", $1,057 to Step "D", $1,111; Easter Seal Solicita- tion Damage Claim- Fireman's Fund Bids re: Turf Mow- ing Trac- tor ".... '-'r Domestic Plant Report Certificate of Service Property of Smith & Hanna Hea lth Area 3655 Waived solicitation permit for Easter Seal Society for their Campaign during March 1975; Denied Damage Claim submitted by Fireman's Fund. Purchasing Agent Reinsch presented and explained a report on Bids for a Turf Mowing Tractor. Parks and Recreation Director AYer further explained the reason for purchase of a 7-gang tractor. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the bid of Taro Pacific Distributing for a 7-gang Turf Mowing Tractor be awarded in the amount of $9,901.25. Treat. Mr. Richard Foss, representing Consoer, Townsend & Associates presented a report on the Domestic Treatment Plant Application. He further noted that this same presentation would be given to the City of Morgan HIll and that a Joint Meeting with the Gilroy and Morgan Hill City Councils would be forth- coming in regard to an agreement for said proposed facilities. The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service and gift to Mr. Anthony Fisher, retired Police Officer. A request of Walter J. Hanna in regard to property of Smith and Hanna beyond the most westerly terminus of El Dorado Drive was noted. Council tabled action on said request to await the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Staff was instructed to advise the Planning Commission of Council's policy in re: to drainage area ban affecting only areas outside the Urban Service Area. Service A letter from the Board of Supervisors in regard to designating Santa Cl a ra County as a Health Servi ce Area was noted. Moti on was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City support said proposal. /IIIlIiiIIIII ..... Ground Water Charges Two letters in regard to Ground Water Charges from Hays urging voter approval prior to eliminating limits of Charges and Santa Clara Valley Water District in favor of a limit were noted. Mr. Walter V. Ground Water eliminating such Mr. Lloyd Fowler, Chief Engineer of Santa Clara Valley Water District, addressed the Council and noted that the Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on March 12, 1975, and would like to have a Joint Meeting with the Council prior to that Public Hearing; and further that the Board has requested that the $40.00 maximum pump tax limit be removed. The Council requested that the Joint Meeting be scheduled for March 10, 1975, if possible. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the City is in favor of removing the $40.00 limit for the Pump Tax and requested the City Administrator to notify Senator Alquist of same and further oppose some of the statements in Mr. Hays. letter per the discussion of Council. State P & R A letter from the California Parks and Recreation Society, Inc. Award was noted announcing the City of Gilroy as a winner of this year's awards program for Las Animas Park. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that expenses be approved for the Mayor and his guest for the Mayor to receive said award in San Diego. ~. , ..... Signalization- A letter from the Department of Transportation was noted advising Wren & West- the City that Wren Avenue and Westwood Drive intersections do not meet their wood requirements for traffic signalization. Council requested the Press to inform the public that the City cannot approve traffic signalization at said locations without the approval of the State as said locations are on a State Highway. Fire Services- A letter from the Town of Los Gatos urging a study of consolidating Countywide fire services on a county-wide basis was noted and filed. 3656 Res. #1730 Extn.-T. Kawano A request from Mr. Tom Kawano for an extension under Resolution No. 1730 re: proposed bowling alley on the Pappani property was noted and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Council- man Silva and carried that a six (6) months extension from March 18, 1975, under Resolution No. 1730 be granted with the recommendation to Staff that Section 49 be reviewed and revised. Calif. Regional A letter from the California Regional Water Quality Control Quality Board in regard to revised Discharge Requirements for the City's Control Bd. Domestic Sewerage Plant was noted. Discharge Requi re- ments Res. #1792 L. Will ard Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to appear at the hearing and accept the recommendation of the revised Discharge Requirements as outlined. -- ..... Extn.- A letter from Larry Willard & Associates requesting a six (6) months extension under Resolution No. 1792 regarding the Professional Offices was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that a six (6) months extension under Resolution No. 1792 be granted with the recommendation to STaff that Section 49 be reviewed and revised. The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same. S.C.Co. Trans. Mini Minutes of the following Santa Clara County Transportation Com. Meet. Commission Meetings: Regular Meeting of January 8, 1975, Special Meet- ing of January 15, 1975, and Regular Meeting of January 22, 1975; ErR of In- Co. Water Di st. ' ICC Conf. P G & E Rate Inc. ICC Emerg. Med. Servo S.C.Co. Plan. Com. Report 2/6/75 Lib. & Cu 1 t. Com. Meet. Med. Ins. Premi urn Increase Census Operati ng Expenses Notice of Public Hearings on the E.I.R. for expansion of In-County Water Distribution System; Program for the Inter-City Council Conference March 6, 1975, at .. Sunnyvale; - Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting a gas rate increase; Inter-City Council supporting emergency medical services for Santa Clara County~ The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 6, 1975, was noted. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of January 7, 1975, were noted. A Report from Kaiser Foundation regarding increases in premiums effective April 1, 1975, was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that authorization be given for execution of the amendatory agreement and confirmed previous policy that The C-ty will pay the lower amount of employee's insurance premium under any plans available for City 5mployees. - A Report on a Special Census for Santa Clara County was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement for said Census Services with the County of Santa Clara. , I .... A Report on the City's operating expenses was noted and discussed. Select Roadway Sy stem ,....c", - 3657 A request for modification and amendment of the City's Select Roadway System was presented and explained by Director of Public Works Hansen. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 75-5 be waived and that it be adopted modifying and amend- ing the Select System of City Streets as approved by the California Highway Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 75-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY MODIFYING AND AMENDING THE SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS AS APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 1975, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DEBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRI CH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Sidewalk Repair Director of Public Works Hansen presented and explained a Report on Program the Sidewalk Repair Program proposed. Discussion was had on the matter. Council had no objection to said program. Ind. Outfall Project Arde-Damage Claim ~... Intro. Prop. Ord. re: Veh. Pkg. 100.,." Mi ller Ave. Imp. Proj. BASSA Miller Park Vandalism Res. #75-6 Record De- ,.... structi on I I ..... Director of Public Works Hansen presented and explained a request for change orders for the Industrial Outfall Project. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the change orders be approved as outlined. City Administrator Wood requested an Executive Session following the regular Agenda in regard to the Damage Claim of Mr. E. J. Arde. Council approved said request. The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed ordinance in regard to prohibiting parking of vehicles other than motor vehicles on any of the streets in the City. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. Councilman Stout reported that he has been unable to obtain the signature of the property owner on Miller Avenue regarding installation of curb, gutters and sidewalks under an approved agreement by Council and recommends that the City obtain the other property owners'; si gnatures for this project in order to expedite finalization of this project. Councilman Hughan reported that the Office of BASSA has offered any assistance they can give to the City. Councilman Hughan reported that there have been numerous vehicle tracks on the lawn area at Miller Park. Chief of Police Laizure reported that his Department is aware of this vandalism, however, explained the difficulty in viewing the violators making said tracks. The City Attorney presented a Resolution permitting Department Heads of the City to authorize destruction of certain records of the City. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 75-6 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 75-6 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 34090 AND 34090.7. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 1975, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DEBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 3658 Deputy Chief Police City Administrator Wood recommended hiring Mr. Jan R. Duke as Deputy PQlice Chief at Step, "D", $1,381.00 per month. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Mr. Jan R. Duke be hired as Deputy Police Chief at Step "0", $1,381.00 as recom- mended. D6 Caterpillar City Administrator Wood reported that the City purchased the 06 Tractor Caterpillar Tractor previously approved by Council with Councilman Silva's approval after viewing said equipment. He noted that the total amount was for $37,100.00 and that becuase said equipment was used, the bank required $7,000.00 down with the balance to be financed under a three (3) year contract. SB 275 City Administrator Wood noted the meeting with the League of California Cities in regard to SB 275. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to write Senator Alquist based upon the discussion at said meeting. Industri a 1 Sewer Agree. City Administrator Wood reported that the Industrial Sewer Users had requested deferring the final approval of the agreement to the next regular Council Meeting as they needed additional time to confer with thei r attorneys. Tree over-hang City Administrator Wood informed Council that the Parks and branches- Recreation Department notified him that the over-hang tree branches Lewis & in the vicinity of Forest and Lewis Streets have been removed. Forest Sts. Pl aza Shop- ping Ctr. City Administrator Wood reported that the property owner of the Plaza Shopping Center has notified the City that they intend to install a curb around the McDonald's Parking Lot to alleviate vehicles using the empty lot next to said property as a roadway. League Meeting The Mayor noted the League of California Cities, Peninsula Division Meeting on February 27, 1975, in San Francisco. Adjournment At 10:49 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session. The Mayor reconvened at 11:20 p.m. Motion was made by Council- Damage Claim-man Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Staff be directed Arde to advise the claimant's sttorney in writing (in regard to the Dama~e Claim of Mr. E. J. Arde) of the insufficiencies of said Claim prese~ted to the City. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m.