Minutes 1975/02/18
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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.
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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
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Domestic
Plant
Report
Certificate
of Service
Property of
Smith &
Hanna
Hea lth
Area
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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A Report on the City's operating expenses was noted and discussed.
Select
Roadway
Sy stem
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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
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Intro. Prop.
Ord. re:
Veh. Pkg.
100.,."
Mi ller Ave.
Imp. Proj.
BASSA
Miller Park
Vandalism
Res. #75-6
Record De-
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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
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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.