Minutes 1976/01/19
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Roll Call
OSHA Certi-
ficates
Certificate of
Achievement-
C. Reinsch
Consent
Calendar
Mi nutes
Sal ary Merit
Increases
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.Ord. #76-1 Re-
zoning Luna
Estates
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January 19, 1976
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Protempore George T. Duffin at 8:04 p.m.
Present: Council Members: William L. Childers, Dennis L. DeBell,
Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and George T. Duffin.
Absent: Council ~1ember: Norman B. Goodrich
Mayor Protempore Duffin presented Certificates of Completion of
OSHA Voluntary Compliance Course to Thomas S. Gutierrez, Sr.; Thomas
J. Sanchez, and Silvio Dal Bon, Maintenance; and Jesse J. Dimas, Parks
and Recreation Department.
Mayor Protempore Duffin presented a Toastmasters' International
Certificate of Achievement Award to Assistant City Administrator, Cecil
A. Reinsch.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be adopted by the
following Roll Call Vote: AYes: Council Members: Childers, DeBell,
Link, Pate, Stout and Duffin. Absent: Council Member: Goodrich.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 5,
1976;
Approved Salary Merit Increases for the following fifteen (15)
City Employees: CETA Employees: Refugion Campos, Richard Caspery,
Arturo Duenas, Efrain Duenas, Mike Duke, Ted Garcia, and Lupe Perez,
Utilitymen I, Range 25 from Step A, $701 to Step B, $738; Jesus Gamino,
Utility Man II, Range 27 from Step A, $773 to Step B, $812; Estella
Garcia, Jr. Clerk Typist, Range 22.5 from Step A, $625 to Step B, $655;
and John Holson, Sr. Utility Man, Range 29 from Step A, $853 to Step B,
$895. Regular Employees: Steven Brem, Patrolman Range 32.5 from Step
C, $1,116 to Step D, $1170; Len Caredio, Equipment Service Person, Range
25 from Step A, $701 to Step B, $738; Tim Pyzer, Fireman, Range 31 from
Step B, $986 to Step C, $1,037; Harold Ritter, Fireman, Range 31,5 from
Step B, $1,011 to Step C, $1,062; and Jim Young, Park Arborist, Range
29 from Step C, $940 to Step D, $986;
Adopted Ordinance No. 76-1 Rezoning Luna Estates from 1-Z to R-l;
ORDINANCE NO. 76-1
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING PARCELS KNOWN AS LUNA ESTATES FROM IZ DISTRICT TO Rl
DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of January, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, DeBell, Link, Pate, Stout, and Duffin.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MH~BERS: Goodri ch;
3768
Denied Damage Claims of Juana Lopez and Mr. Ronald Ross, et us.
Damage Claims,
Lopez & Ross
Pol itical Reform
Act Seminar 21,
Gilroy H.S.
C a rn i val
Notice of a Political Reform Act Seminar in San Jose on January
1976, was noted.
A Request of the Director of Student Activities at Gilroy High
School for a Carnival Permit and waiver of license fees was noted. Council
granted permission for the Gilroy High School to sponsor a carnival on
April 8 through 11, 1976, but denied waver of the license fees noting that
same was not in accord with Council Policy regarding same.
League of Calif. The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated
Citites Leg. January 2, 1976, was noted and discussed and Council requested that
Bulletin the local representatives be informed that they concur with the
League's recommendation to oppose Items 1, 2, and 3, and no action
be taken on Item 4.
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So. Valley Refuse A letter from the South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. was noted
Disposal Ser- reporting on costs and a request for service change. Council in-
vice Changes structed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document to
include the requested changes. Mayor Protempore suggested that a
letter of commendation be sent to the garbage company for adhering
to City regulations regarding garbage pickup, etc.
AB 997 & SB 1974
Miller Ave.
Imp. Proj.
Pl an. Com.
Report
P & R Com.
Meeting
12/30/75
Month ly Reports
Nov. 1975
Di sbursements
The following informational items were noted with no separate
discussion on same:
Senator Alquist in regard to AB 997 and SB 174;
Mr. Roger A. Wentworth commending personnel and contractor on
the Miller Avenue Improvement Project.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 15,
1976, was noted.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
December 30, 1975, were noted and discussion was had in regard to
the use of the Community Center. Council concurred that the Cent~r
is primarily for Senior Citizens' use; that Staff could decide use
by other organizations if it was a one-time request; and that any-
thing to be used by other organizations on a long-term basis would
be the Council's decision.
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The Summary of Monthly Reports of November, 1975, was noted.
Discussion was had briefly on the subject of water conservation if
and when same became necessary.
The Report of Disbursements from December 1, 1975,
and including December 31, 1975, was noted and discussed.
requested additional information in regard to Warrant No.
the Gilroy Firemen's Association for membership dues~
through
Council
3106 to
Disabled Persons' A report on Disabled Persons' Vehicular Parking Areas was
Veh. Parking noted and discussed. The City Attorney noted that it would be th~
property owner's decision to deisgnate if they desired the blue
parking area to be painted on the curb in front of their property.
for this type of parking. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded
by Council man Li nk and carri ed that a proposed ordi nance enacti ng
Division 4 of Chapter 15, Article VI regarding Regulating Parking"
of Motor Vehicles upon private and local agency property in the City
be introduced and published by title and summary. It was further
noted that specific lots for this type of parking be established
by resolution after said ordinance is effective. City Administratpr
Wood noted that the City of Salinas has a similar ordinance and that
he would check into its effectiveness and report back to Council at
the next regular meeting.
Utility Tax
Revenues
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A Report on Utility Tax Revenues from July 1, 1975, through
October 31, 1975, was noted.
Golf Course
Cl ub House
Roof
3769
A Report on re-roofing of the Golf Course Club House was noted.
Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the payment of said bill
in the amount of $2,357 be approved, noting that $1,156.74 be charged
from the current 75-76 Budget, Account 20C2 (Golf Course) and that
$1,200.26 be deducted from the 76-77 approved budget allocation. Further
directed the City Administrator to advise the Club that no similar advances
will be made in the future without the Club obtaining prior Council
approval.
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Murray Ave. Imp. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported that the
Proj. 75-5 following bids on the work for Murray Avenue Improvement Project 1975-5
had been received on December 11, 1975, and opened at 2:00 p.m.
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... Res. #76-4
Name
1. Northland Construction Co., Inc. Aptos
2. R. J. Zipse Const. Co. - Campbell
3. L. D. Folsom, Inc. - Coalinga
4. Granite Const. Co. - Watsonville
5. Gray & Lewis, Inc. - San Carlos
6. Eilert & Smith, Inc. - San Jose
7. Raisch Construction Co. - San Jose
8. Geo. C. Renz Const. Co. - Gilroy
9. Leo F. Piazza Paving Co. - San Jose
10. Central Coast Pipeline Const. Inc., Spreckels
11. Rubicon Const. Co. - Salinas
12. Freeman-Sondgroth Const. Co. - Mt. View
13. R. Burke Corp. - San Luis Obispo
Amount
$167,702.10
$145,483.10
$131,759.60
$145,188.80
$134,658.00
$147,088.20
$143,373.00
$139,398.00
$137,397.00
$138,624.00
$143,165.50
$136,929.60
$153,318.00
Councilman Stout noted that he would be absent during any
discussion and action regarding this matter due to a conflict of interest
on the subject property.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended that
the low bid of L. D. Folsom, Inc., in the amount of $131,759.60 be
awarded the contract for said project.
Resolution No. 76-4, A Resolution of Award of Contract, was
read. On motion of Councilman Link, seconded by Councilman Childers
and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. It was noted
that Councilman DeBell's interest in one of the subject properties had
been declared by the Attorneys not to be a conflict of interest.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-4
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - MURRAY AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-
PROJECT 1975-5.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of January, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, DeBell, Link, Pate and Duffin.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Stout and Goodrich
Sidewalk. Repair Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and
& Tree Prog. explained a Report on the relationship between the Parks and Recreation
Department and the Public Works Department in regard to sidewalk repair
and trees.
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Rail road Grade
Crossi.ng
Protection
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Tomey Imp.
Agree.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and
explained a progress report on Railroad Grade Crossing Protection. It
was noted that the neighborhood would be polled in respect to closing
of Casey Street.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a request
of Mr. & Mrs. A. Tomey of Ronan Avenue to connect to City sewer and
Council direction regarding certain conditions of the proposed deferred
improvement agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded
by Councilman Link and carried that Mr. & Mrs. Tomey's request to connect
to the City sewer be approved and that certain conditions of the pro-
posed deferred improvment agreement be amended, specifically, that the
City's previous development fee schedule be applied as of June 19, 1975,
new fees to be applied after that date, and that the ten (10) foot right-
of-way dedication be required.
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Golf Course
Reservoi r
Pnoj ect
Road Oiler
Equip.
; Di rector of Pub 1 i.c Wroks-City Engineer Hansen presented and
explained a report" on the Gilroy GOlf Course Reservoir Fill Project
and recommended that a charge of 25~ per cubic yeard be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout that
a charge of 25~ per cubic yard be approved as recommended.
City Administrator Wood reported on the City's present road
oiler as being hazardous equipment by OSHA and recommended purchase
of a new oiler estimated at $5,000. Motion was made by Councilman
Stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the City pur-
chase a new road oiler as recommended and that the 75-76 Budget be
amended for said purchase up to $5,000.
Downtown Beauti- Councilman Childers inquired of the ru to 1~" concrete
fication Proj. raise between the street and the sidewalk in the Downtown Beautifi-
cation Project making it a possible hazard to electric wheel chairs.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that same was
intended to aid the blind in crossing said street and in order for
the street sweeper to operate more efficiently; that these same
specifications were used in the City of Palo Alto and tested for
use by electric wheel chairs.
Ind. Dir.
Proposed
Policy
Ind. Sewer
Meet.
Outfall Sewer
Line-Luchessa
SB 1294
Adjournment
Council set January 27, 1976, at 9:00 a.m. for a meeting with
two (2) Councilmembers (DeBell and Stout) to meet with the Industrial
Director and two (2) members of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss
the Director's completed policy proposal.
Council set January 27, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. for a meeting
with the Council Industrial Sewer Committee (Councilmen Link, Pate,
and Stout) and the Industrial Sewer Consultant in regard to the
completed report of the consultant.
City Administrator Wood presented a request of Mr. Tom Obata
to connect to the Outfall Sewer Line on Luchessa Avenue. Motion was
made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that
Mr. Obata's request be denied as it is not in accord with the City's
policy as said property is located outside the City.
City Administrator Wood noted an urgent request of the League
of California Cities opposing SB 1294. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the City is in
opposition to SB 1294 as recommended by the League and that the local
representatives be notified of Council action with copies of same to
be sent to the Governor.
At 9:53 p.m., the Mayor Protempore adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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