Minutes 1976/02/17
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Gilroy, California
February 17, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:03 p.m.
Roll Call Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Dennis L. DeBell,
George T. Duffin, Marion T. Link, John E. ,Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B.
Goodrich.
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Consent The Mayor noted that the memorandum recommending Salary Merit
Calendar Step Increases omitted Nancy Hoenck, Building Inspection Clerk and should be
included under the Consent Calendar. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin
seconded by Councilman Childers that the following items under the Consent
Calendar be adopted by the following Roll Call Vote (Omitting adoption of
the proposed ordinance re: Garbage and Garden Refuse Receptacles and Place-
ment thereof for further clarification of same):
Ayes: Council Members: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout and Good-
rich.
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Approval of
Minutes 1976;
Ord.#76-3 Adopted Ordinance No. 76-3 re: Regulation on Plumbing Fixtures for
Water Conservation;
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 2,
ORDINANCE NO. 76-3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENACTING SECTION 6.3 OF THE GILROY CITY
CODE REGULATING PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR WATER CONSERVATION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 1976 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None;
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Salary Merit
Step
Increases
Approved the following Salary Merit Step Increases for Seven (7)
City Employees: Rudy Quintanar, Park Foreman, Range 33 from Step "DII $1,200.
to Step IIEII $1,259.; Bob Connelly, Recreation Supervisor II, Range 31 from
Step "A" $940. to Step "B" $986.; Gloria Thrasher, Buyer, Range 31.5 from
Step "B" $1011. to Step "C" $1062.; Ronald Latronica, Patrolman, Range 32.5
from Step IIC" $1,116. to Step "D" $1,170.; Daniel Crumrine, Patrolman, Range
32 from Step "C" $1,088. to Step "D" $1,142.; Jan Duke, Deputy Police Chief,
Range 37.5 from Step "D" $1,493. to Step 'T' $1,568.; and Nancy Hoenck, Build-
ing Inspection Clerk, Range 24.5 from Step "A" $693. to Step liB" $726.;
The City Attorney explained the change in a proposed ordinance r~:
Garbage and Garden Refuse Receptacles and Placement Thereof from when it was
previOUSly introduced noting that said change was for clairifcation only.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that Ordinance
No. 76-4 be corrected for clarification as recommended, and that it be
adopted.
Ord.#76-4
Garbage &
Garden
Refuse
Receptacles
ORDINANCE NO. 76-4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 12.18, 12.25, 12.19 AND
12.32 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE, REPEALING SECTIONS 12.19, 12.27, 12.33 AND
12.34 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 12.19 PERTAINING TO GARBAGE AND REFUSE
COLLECTIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Bids re:
Well
Modifica-
tions
City Director of Public Works - City Engineer Hansen presented and
explained a Report on the following Bids received from Chappell Pump for
modification of City Wells: Well #3 lowering the bowls 30 ft. $1,612.46;
Well #4 lowering same 20 ft. $1,191.64; and Well #5 lowering same 40 ft.
$2,033.28 totalling $4,837.38. It was noted that said project could be
financed by the $9,000.00 budgeted item for improving the pumping capacity
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on Well #4. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman
Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the bid be awarded Chap-
pell Pump in the amount of $4,837.38 for modification of the City Wells
recommended provided an efficiency report on the wells would be presented to
Council at their next regular Council Meeting.
Fire Hydrant Miss Mary Ivory, President of the Sunset 4-H Club addressed the
Painting Council and explained their proposal in regard to "Paint a Plug for America"
Project. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
and carried that their previous action to limit painting of the fire hydrants
for the Bicentennial to those hydrants within the business districts be
rescinded. Fire Chief Brittain explained and recommended that the painting
of the fire hydrants be limited to the business districts. Mr. Jerry Fuchs,
7466 Monterey Street addressed the Council commending those fire hydrants
that had been painted and recommending that the criteria for Council deci-
sion on painting of the fire hydrants be toward the enhancement of the com-
munity. It was noted by Staff that there are 60 fire hydrants located within
the business districts of the community and,.that to date nine (9) of these
hydrants have been painted in conjunction with the Bicentennial Celebration.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the re-
quest of Sunset 4-H Club to paint fire hydrants in the residential areas only
at locations approved and superivsed by the Fire Department that would not
create a safety hazard be approved limiting said project to the requested
July 31, 1976 date and in the event that other organizations or groups desired
to undertake a similar project that same be supervised by the Sunset 4-H
Club and further that after such time normal painting maintenance of said
hydrants was required that same be repainted the original present yellow
coloring to the City.s specifications. Motion passed by the following Roll
Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, DeBell, Link, Pate and Goodrich;
Noes: Council Members: Duffin and Stout.
Recess
The Mayor declared a Recess at 8:53 p.m. and reconvened the meeting
at 8:54 p.m.
It was noted that City Administrator Wood was attending the City
Manager's Annual Spring Conference at Palm Springs.
League Leg. The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin dated February
Bulletin 6, 1976 was noted and recommended by City Administrator Protempore Reinsch
that the City oppose Item #3 "Mandatory Continuation of Solid Waste Service
Moves to Senate" AB 1938 and Item #4 re: "Policemenand Firemen". Bill of
Rights. AB 301; and support Item #7 re: "Bail-By-Mail Proposal Moves in
Assembly". SB 189 and Item #8 re: "SB 90 Tax Override for Street Lighting
Costs. Ab 2765". Motion was made by Councilman DeBell seconded by Council-
man Link and carried that letters of support or opposition as recommended be
forwarded to the local representatives.
~~ Sales Tax Resolutions of the Cities of Milpitas and Campbell supporting the
Increase proposed One-Half (~) Cent Sales Tax for County Transit District Operations
were noted. City Administrator Protempore Reinsch noted that at the request
of Supervisor Sig Sanchez City Administrator Wood contacted all Council Mem-
bers with the exception of Councilman Duffin and of those contacted all
were in support of said sales tax increase except Councilmen Childers and
Link and on that basis he registered the City's support for the one-half
(~~) cent Sales Tax Program.
Motorcycle
Helmet
Legisla-
ti'on
A Resolution of the City of Cupertino Urging Mandatory Motorcycle
Helmet Legislation was noted. Discussion was had on the matter. Council
took no action on same.
AB 15re: A letter from Assmblywoman Leona H. Egeland in regard to AB 15,
Preserva- Preservation of Agricultural Lands was noted. It was noted that further
tion of developments in the law will be forthcoming.
Agriculture
"Lands
S.'C.Valley Letters from the Santa Clara Valley Employment and Training Board
Em. & dated January 28, 1976 and February 6, 1976 and a request of South Valley
Train.Bd. .Counseling Service for an allocation of three (3) positions were noted. City
Administrator Protempore Reinsch noted that the available 70 positions have
been filled and the funds are no longer available.
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The Food
Bank-Sr.
Citizens
Food Drive
Historical
Landmark
A letter from the Food Bank, E.S.O. Inc. was noted in regard to
additional information requested by Council for City cooperation in a
Food Drive for Senior Citizens allowing collection of said food items
at the local Fire Station. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried
that the request be approved subject to Fire Chief Brittain's approval
of continuance of said program.
A letter from the Santa Clara Water District in re: to Commemora-
tion of the Districts' Conservation System as a Historical Landmark was
noted.
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Mobile Trailer- A request of the Hecker Pass Drive In Theatre to Place a Mobile
Hecker Pass Trailer on said property for vandalism purposes was referred to the
Drive In Planning Commission for their recommendation on said request.
SB - 189
AB-302
Plan.Com.
Report
2-5-76
Monthly
Reports
Dec. '75
The following informational items were noted with no separate dis-
cussion on same:
State Senator Jerry Smith in re: to SB-189, Reallocation of
Fines and Forfeitures; and
Assemblyman Vic Calvo, in re: to AB-302, Overtime for Public
Safety Officers.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 5,
1976 was noted.
The Summary of Monthly Reoorts of December, 1975 was noted and
discussed.
Councilman Pate requested that the City consider the possibility
of installing water meters at City Parks that are presently not metered. ...
Jung Property- Council tabled discussion of the Appraisal Report of the Jun9
Corp. Yard Property proposed for an addition to the City Yard to the next Council
Meeting when City Administrator Wood is present.
Kaiser Med.
Insurance
A Report on Kaiser Foundation Health Plan rate increase was noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and
carried that the rate increase proposed by Kaiser Foundation for medical
insurance be approved and that the Agreement be executed.
Industrial
Director's
Report
Standard Sta. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended
Imp.Leaves- acceptance of the Standard Station Improvements at Leavesley Road and
ley & Mur- Murray Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
ray Ave. Link and carried that the improvements at the Standard Station at Leaves-
ley Road and Murray Avenue be accepted as recommended.
4 Way Stop
at 6th &
Hanna
Bond re:
const.pri-
vate prop.
Ord.lntr.
The Industrial Director's Report III from December 11, 1975
through January 30, 1976 was noted.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and ex-
plained a Report on a request for a four (4) Way Stop at Sixth and Hanna
Streets recommending other precautions be taken to avoid installation of
a 4-Way Stop Sign at said location. Discussion was had on the matter.
The Mayor recommended that this information be given by the Director of
Public Works to the Senior Citizens' at their next meeting.
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended adoption
of an ordinance to require a contractor's bond for excavation or construc-
tion on private property which could cause damage to public facilities
and to provide for repair of such damage. The City Attorney noted a cor-
rection in the wording of the proposed ordinance presented. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the
proposed ordinance be corrected be introduced, the reading waived and that
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De-Annex.
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it be:published byCtitle" and summary.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended pro-
ceeding with de-annexation proceedings of certain railroad property along
Monterey Street north of Ronan Avenue. Discussion was had on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Childers and
carried that the City proceed with de-annexation of railroad property
along Monterey Street north of Ronan Avenue as recommended.
Industrial Silt Director of Public Works - City Engineer Hansen noted an infor-
Ponds mational report on the sludge removal from the Industrial Silt Ponds.
Res.#76-6 Resolution No. 76-6 Calling for bids on sale of Improvement
re:lmpr. Bonds for Murray Avenue Improvement District, Project 1975-5 was presented.
Bonds-Mur- Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the
ray Ave. reading of Resolution No. 76-6 be waived and that it be adopted.
Imp.Proj.75-5
Candidates
Statements
Elections
S . C. Vall ey
Water Com.
rate in-
crease pro-
po s a 1
RESOLUTION NO. 76-6
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS-MURRAY AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROJECT 1975-5.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Councilman Pate requrested that the City Attorney deter~ine if
the City could pay for candidates statements in future City Elections and
recommends that this be considered if the law permits same.
Councilman DeBell, Council representative on the Water Commission
reported that he will be required to vote upon a proposal of the Board of
Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District to increase the aqricul-
ture water rates from $8.00 to $8.50 and the non-aqriculture water rates
from $30.00 to $34.00 and that he is in favor of said increase. Council
noted that past Council procedure is to allow the representative of the
Council to vote on matters as he believes they should be voted upon.
League of The Mayor noted the regular meeting of the Peninsula Division,
Calif.Cities League of California Cities February 26, 1976 at 6:00 p.m. in Palo Alto
Meet. and to give reservations to the City Clerk if any of the Council wish to
attend said meeting.
Bicentennial
Tea Dance
Adjournment
Parks and Recreation Director Ayer invited the Council to the
Bicentennial Tea Dance scheduled at the Community Center on February 22,
1976, noting that donations were $2.25 per person.
At 9:50 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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