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Minutes 1976/08/16 T 3833 Gilroy, California August 16, 1976 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 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. Certificate- The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to retired Planning Com- T.Berry missioner Trevis Berry. Consent Calendar Minutes Salary Merit Increases Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate that the following items under the Consent CAlendar be adopted by the following Roll Ca.ll Vote: Ayes: Council Member: William E. Childers, Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Approved the Minutes of the August 2, 1976 Regular Council Meeting; Approved the following Salary Merit Step Increases for eleven (11) City Employees: Art Amaro, Firefighter, Range 32 from Step "D" $1153. to Step "E" $1211.; Clarence Alves, Public Works Maintenance II, Range 27, from Step 3834 "D" $949. to Step "E" $996.; Rosalie Andrews, Clerk Typist I, Range 23 from Step "A" $696. to Step "8" $710.; David Lewis, Publ ic ~Jorks Maintenance I, Range 25 from Step "B" $782. to Step "(II $819.; Norma Hiedeman, Clerk Typist II, Range 24.5, from Step "D" $842. to Step "E" $883.; Pat Hoodward, Clerk Typist I, Range 23 from Step "B" $710. to Step "C" $743.; Frank Munoz, Grounds- keeper I, Range 25 from Step II A" $743. to Step liB" $782.; John C. Espinoza, from Firefighter Trainee, Range 23.5a Step "C" $770. to Firefighter, Range 31a, Step "A", $1005.; Gabriel Guerra and Anthony Holiday from Firefighter Trainees, Range 23.5 Step "C" $762.to Firefighter, Range 32, Step "NI $996.; Ord.#76-13 Adopted Ordinance No. 76-13 Repealing Sections 73, 74, 81 and 82 and Zon.Ord. Enacting new Sections 73 and 74 of the Zoning Ordinance. ~";,-:, 1 ORDINANCE NO. &6-13 .... ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REPEALING SECTIONS 73, 74, 81 AND 82 AND ENAC- TING NEW SECTIONS 73 AND 74 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 1976, EFFECTIVE November 14, 1976, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. None None County Med. A letter from the County of Santa Clara regarding a sewer connection Clinic for the proposed Medical Clinic to be constructed on Highland Avenue in San Martin was noted. The Mayor tabled action on said letter to await the City Administrator's return from vacation. Com. Center A letter from the Gilroy Community Center Senior Advisory Board was Sr.Adv. noted and discussed requesting to use a portion of budgeted landscaping funds Bd. ($4,000.00) for an air conditioner. Discussion was had. Parks and Recreation Director Ayer noted that an application has been filed with the Council on Aging for additional funds for air conditioning the entire Community Center; that if said funds are granted the air conditioning system for the Community Center Building would be installed throughout the entire building and only a portion of the $4,000.00 may be required. Motion was made ~y Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the $4,000.00 .or any portion thereof of budgeted landscaping funds be ear-marked for the air-conditioning system at the Gilroy Community Center. - Council for A letter from the Council for a Balanced Community was noted request- Balanced ing a representative of the City and a citizen to attend a Planning Meeting Community on August 19, 1976. The Mayor appointed Councilman Stout and retired Plan- ning Commissioner Trevis Berry to represent the City at said meeting. The following informational items were noted with no separate discus- sion on same excepting Items 8 and 9. Letter from Pacific Legal Foundation regarding the San Felipe Li ti ga- tion; Notice of proposed tariff changes in Hestern Union rates; Report from ABAG on the July 16, 1976 meeting with the Mayor, Counci 1 Members and City Staff; Letter of appreciation from the Town of Los Gatos for efforts of our Police Explorer Post at a recent Seminar; -- Reply from Senator Alquist regarding AB 301, 1059, 3000, and SB 839; Letter from Rose Habing expressing appreciation to the Fire Department for their prompt action on a recent call; Letter from Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors regarding their position on the Uvas-Carnadero Corps. of Engineers' Levee Project; Copies of letter from Brian Cunningham, Chairman, Industrial Committee to Assemblyman Alquist and Representative Mineta regarding the new Sewer Treat- ment Plant. Discussion was had. Council took no action however noted disagree- ment to said letters; 3835 Letter from Jerry Fuchs, representing the Downtown Merchants' com- mending the Parks and Recreation Department for the Beautification Project and recommendation on traffic movement on Church and Eigleberry Streets. The Mayor noted that recently no mention has been made of one-way traffic move- ment on Church and Eigleberry Street; that said matter was discussed only during the proposed Beautification Project plans. Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from July 1, 1976 through and including July 31, 1976 was noted and discussed. Ind.Dir. ""'""" Assessed Valuations 76-77 Tax Rates Ord.#76-14 (~.~ - Ord.#76-15 A Report on the status of the Industrial Director position was noted and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the Agreement Contract with Industrial Director Raymond C. Ball be terminated. A Report on Assessed Valuations for 1976-1977 fiscal year and recom- mendation on tax rates was noted and discussed. Motion was made by Council- man Duffin seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the City Tax rate for 1976-77 be set at $1.20 per $100. assessed valuation. Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion. Ordinance No. 76-14 Fixing amount of revenue from property taxes necessary to support the City Departments was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Ordinance No. 76-14 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 76-14 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AND TO PAY BONDED OR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF GILROY OR ANY PORTION OR ANY PORTION OR DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GILROY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976-1977. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council on this 16th day of August, 1976, by the fo 11 owi ng vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE andGOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Ordinance No. 76-15 setting the 1976-1977 Tax Rates was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Ordinance No. 76-15 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 76-15 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1976-1977 NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS AND BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE CITY OF GILROY PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 - FIRST AND SECOND DIVISIONS. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council on the 16th day of August, 1976, by the fo II owi ng vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS,DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE and GOODRICH. NOES: I COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Police A memorandum regarding a proposal to remodel the police facilities Bldg. building was noted and discussed. Council had no objection to advertising bids for same. TV Insp. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and ex- of Sewers plained a report on TV inspection of Sewers - Phase I. Cal Can Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported on a request of Cal Cannery to use City water, noting that he had anticipated a letter from said company in regard to said request; to date said letter had not been received. Council took no action to await a formal request of same. Maint.-Resur- Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and explained facing a report on a change to the Maintenance-Resurfacing Project to include Las Proj. Animas Park Paths. 3836 PERS Credi t S.Sanchez The City Attorney reported on a request of Supervisor Sanchez re: PERS credit. He further noted that he had presented Council with a written report on said matter at the last Council Meeting. It was noted that Supervisor Sanchez had notified the City that he would not be able to attend this Council Meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the request of Supervisor Sanchez for PERS credit be denied. Plan. Com. App.- The Mayor recommended that Mr. Hiram C. IlHy" Miller be appointed Hy Miller to fill the unexpired term of retired Planning Commissioner, Trevis Berry, January 1, 1977. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that Mr. Hiram C. Miller be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Trevis Berry, retired Planning Commissioner. Sewer Adv. Committee Water Con- servation Res. #76-43 Kiwanis Club BBQ An i ma 1 Contro 1 AB 15 Ci ty BBQ Chamber BBQ ..... ... Councilman Stout reported that the Council Sewer Advisory Com- mittee has tentatively set a date with Morgan Hill regarding their recent request for increased sewer capacity; however, do not intend to take any action on same until the City Administrator returns from vacation. Councilman Childers requested that the City review its recent action prohibiting use of outside watering between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and suggested that the hmn's be changed to 8:00 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m. Discussion was had on the matter. Resolution No. 76-43 was presented amending the previous water conservation resolution to permit outside use of water before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 76-43 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 76-43 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 76-34 REGULATING WATER USE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 1976, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, S~~UT, and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None -. - Councilman Duffin invited present and past elected Council Members to a Kiwanis Club Barbecue at Renz's Gulch on September 13, 1976, honoring municipal elected officials. Discussion was had on recent complaints Councilmen have received in regard to dogs running at large throughout the City. The Mayor instructed City Administrator Protempore Reinsch to advise the County of Santa Clara that many dogs are running at large prior to 8:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. Councilman Link inquired about AB 15 suggesting City opposition to said bill. City Administrator Protempore Reinsch noted that Council took action on same at the August 2, 1976, Council Meeting and the local representatives have been advised of this action. - City Administrator Protempore Reinsch reminded the Council of the City barbecue on August 21, 1976, and that Council will be serving at 7:00 p.m. .... The Mayor inquired if any Councilmen were planning to attend the Chamber of Commerce barbecue on August 28, 1976, since they were invited to serve at said barbecue. Councilmen Link and Childers noted that they would be attending. The Mayor noted that he would attend and that the City will pay for the barbecue tickets of those Council Members attending. r I C. .... . , ...~ ~ - ~.. ... ~B37 Budget Amendment ;personnel Director" Reinsch presented and explained a request for a re: Part-time budget'amendment in"the amount of $1,200 to provide for part-time clerical Clerical emp. services until January 1, 1977, to aid in the City's bookkeeping transition from hand-posting to the computer. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Chidlers and carried that the part-time employee for clerical services be approved not to extend past January 1, 1977, and that the budget be amended in the amount of $1,200 for said employee. Inter-City Council The Mayor reminded Council Members and Staff of the Inter-City Council meeting on September 2, 1976, at the Gilroy Elks Lodge. Adjournment At 9:30 p.m., motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Council- man Childers and carried that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, September 7, 1976, due to the Labor Day Holiday, September 6, 1976. Respectfully submitted, 6hM~Wq City C er