Minutes 1978/04/03
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Roll Call
Intro. New
Employee
Admin.
Intern
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord. #78-12
L & LEnt.
Rezoning
Budgeted
Purchases
S.C.Valley
Coalition
Bids re:
Police
Vehicles
Hydraulic
Unit
Gilroy, California
April 3, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Brian D. Cunningham, Marion T. Link,
John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council
Members: William E. Childers and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor introduced new employees: Gayle Matsuura, Recreation
Supervisor I; Kim Ivan Merrill and Frank Richard Vasquez, Police
Offi cers .
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The Mayor noted that Peter Cosentini, Administrative Intern,
has recently been appointed Assistant City Manager of the City of
De 1 ano.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Cunningham, Link, Pate,
Stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council Members: Childers and Hughan.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 20,
1978;
Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting
of March 27, 1978;
Adopted Ordinance No. 78-12 Rezoning Property of L & L Enter-
prises from R1 to C1 located on the north side of First Street approxi-
mately 150 feet east of Kelton Drive, containing approximately one (1)
acre;
ORDINANCE NO. 78-12
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY At1ENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID .......
CITY BY REZONING A ONE ACRE PARCEL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FIRST ST~EET
APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET EAST OF KELTON DRIVE FROM R1 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO C1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 1978, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CUNNINGHAM, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOOORICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS AND HUGHAN;
Noted a Report on Budgeted Purchases Exceeding $1,500 per
Council direction; and
Approved a request of the Santa Clara Valley Coalition requ~st-
a waiver of a solicitation permit April - May, 1978.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report of
bids received for police sedans.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that the bid from the State of California
General Services be accepted and awarded for five (5) sedans at $6,035
per unit or a total of $30,715.00 and authorized an amendment to the
1977-78 Budget to allow for said purchase.
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and
explained a request for Council confirmation of the purchase of a
Manufacturerls Demonstrator Unit equipped with a Hydraulic Power Pqck
and Breaker in the amount of $8,670.00. Motion was made by Council-
man Pate seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that said pur-
chase be approved as recommended in the amount of $8,670.00.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience.
Consumer
Screening
Committee
National
Fai r Hous i ng
Week
Montebello
So. Zone Adv.
Com.Minutes
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A letter from Santa Clara County Health Systems Agency soliciting
nominations to the "Consumer Screening Committee" was noted. The Mayor
requested that interested persons contact the City Administrator or himself.
A letter from County Fair Housing Coordinating Program requesting
a proclamation for National Fair Housing Week April 9-15, 1978, was noted.
The Mayor noted that same would be issued.
A letter from Mr. John Filice, attorney, regarding the buildout
schedule for Montebello was tabled to the next regular Council meeting
at the request of Mr. Filice.
The following informational items were noted with no separate
discussion on same:
Minutes of the South Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee Meeting
of November 10, 1977;
Letter commend- Letter from the Sheriff's Department commending Gilroy Police
ing Police Officers S. Morrow, P. Timewell and R. Renville.
Offi cers
ICC Conf. City of Cupertino in re: to ICC Fall Conference, October 6-8,
1978; and
Uvas Pk.Chain
Gilroy Branch of AAVW in re: to Planned Uvas Creek Park Chain.
Lib.&Cult. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
Com. t,1inutes ~,1arch 7, 1978, were noted.
Personnel Com. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of March 29, 1978,
3/29/78 was noted and further explained by Personnel Director Reinsch. Discussion
was had on the letter from the Santa Clara Valley Employment and Training
Board regarding Council restrictions on CETA Enrollees. Council concurred
with Personnel Director Reinschls reply to said letter requesting that
under Paragraph A, II At the end of... II be removed and "No longer than.... II
24 months be substituted and that said comments be forwarded to the Santa
Clara Valley Employment and Training Board in reply to their letter.
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Salary Classi- Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
fications Cunningham and carried that the classifications and salaries recommended
by the Personnel Commission be approved on the following CETA Trainee
positions: Groundskeeper I Trainee, Groundskeeper II Trainee, Public
Works Maintenance I Trainee, Public Works Maintenance II Trainee, Tree
Climber Trainee, Recreation Leader II Trainee and Planning Intern.
P & R Com.
3/28/78
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Cinco de
Mayo
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
March 28, 1978, were noted and discussed and further explained by Parks
and Recreation Director Ayer.
Discussion was had regarding City requirements for street tree
maintenance in the parkways and in areas of monolithic curbs.
Discussion was further had in regard to the responsibility of
the City or property owner for sidewalk, curb and gutter repair noting the
need for a policy on same. Councilman Link requested a cost estimate
of the City Tree Program for future years.
The Mayor requested that the matter of Council policy on repair
of sidewalk, curb and gutters be agendized for Council action.
Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer noted that said matter has
been referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation on same.
Council tabled action on the request of the Cinco de Mayo Committee
requesting a fee waiver for their activities planned for May 5, 6, 7, 1978,
and recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve same
in order to research the Council minutes of previous years action on events
such as Cinco de Mayo and Bonanza Days.
Parks and Recreation Director Ayer invited the Council to view the
new High School Community Use Facility on April 11, 1978, at 12:00 noon.
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Monthly The Summary of Monthly Reports of February 1978 were noted.
Reports
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from March 1, 1978, through t1arch
31, 1978, were noted and discussed. Council requested additional
information on Warrant #1693 regarding emergency services at Wheeler
Hospital.
PERS-Res.
#78-25
A Report on a change in PERS City contribution rate was noted
and further explained by City Administrator Wood. Motion was made
by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of
Resolution No. 78-25 be waived and that it be adopted re: Public
Employees I Retirement System Contract extension from June 30, 1980
to June 30, 1983.
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RESOLUTION NO. 78-25
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGARDING PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES I RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 1978, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CUNNINGHAM, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS and HUGHAN
Las Animas City Administrator Wood presented a report on an offer from
Park Mr. Ortiz to well the City real property adjacent to Las Animas Park.
Discussion was had on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that the offer of Mr. Ortiz to sell the City
real property adjacent to Las Animas Park be rejected.
It was noted that the letter from the Santa Clara Valley Em-
ployment and Training Board was discussed under the Report of the
Personnel Commission Meeting.
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City Hall
Proj ect
City Administrator Wood presented a report recommending ap-
proval of relocation payments in regard to the City Hall project.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Cunningham
and carried that the relocation payments presented be approved.
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City Administrator Wood noted that it is possible that new
Federal EDA Grants will be available next fall and suggests applying
the building costs for the new City Hall Project under said Program.
It was noted that buHding costs are estimated at $1,000,000. It was
noted that $200,000 is currently budgeted (77-78) for land acquisi-
tion costs; that a portion of $450,000 funds for additional land
acquisition may be needed in this 77-78 fiscal year to qualify said
project under the new EDA Grant.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that Council supports the City Administratorls
recommendation to proceed as soon as possible with the land acquisitions
for the new City Hall Project, preliminary architectural work and
authorized requesting additional Council action required for budget
amendments to accomplish the necessary transactions to qualify this
project for the new proposed EDA Grant funds. Councilman Stout voted
"no" on the motion.
City Administrator Wood inquired if Council wished to use the ___
architectural services of Mr. Roberg Wong, A.I.A., who did the archi-
tectural work on the Gilroy Library and space study for the new City ...
Hall site, the Cityls proposed plans and is a minority firm. Council
concurred that Staff seek proposals on what they believe is right and
present more than one proposal for their approval.
Jt. City-State Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and
Imp.Projects explained a report on the status of Joint City~State Improvement
Projects.
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Def.Dev. Agree. :Director of Public' Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and
Dowell & Van recommended approval of a parcel map and Deferred Development Agreement
Deventer of James Dowell and Larry Van Deventer. Motion was made by Councilman
Link seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the parcel map and
Deferred Development Agreement as presented and recommended be approved.
Water Sta- A report on Water Statistics of City water levels was presented and
tistics noted.
Referendum Council requested that the Santa Clara County Housing Authority
Issues be designated to submit arguments in support of the Referendum Issues
on June 6, 1978, Special Municipal Election, same to be completed by
April 10, 1978.
Ind.Sewer Com. The Minutes of the Industrial Sewer Committee Meeting of March 23,
1978, were noted.
General Councilman Link gave a progress report on the Committee selected
Plan for consultant of up-dating the General Plan, noting that the six (6)
proposals rated will be presented to the Planning Commission on April
6, 1978.
ICC Meeting City Administrator Wood reported on a City Selection Committee
Meeting scheduled prior to the ICC regular dinner meeting of April 6,
1978, in regard to the appointment to the Bay Area Air Pollution Control
D i s t ri ct.
S.B.#l City Administrator Wood reported that a meeting has been scheduled
in regard to the S.B.#l - Behr Bill at the San Francisco Hilton-Airport
on April 28, 1978.
Meet & City Administrator Wood requested Council decision on bringing
Confer in an outside negotiator, preferrably Mr. Ed Reith, in regard to Meet
and Confer process ordered by the Courts to be reopened for negotiations
with the Firemenls Associati;on.
Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that Mr. Ed Reith be appointed to act as the City's negotiator
in the Meet and Confer process ordered by the Courts.
Adjournment
At 9:53 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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