Minutes 1986/12/01
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Posting
Roll Call
Cert.of
Appreciation
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord.1I86-23
PERS
Ord.1186-24
Fireworks
Ord.1186-25
Card Rooms
December 1, 1986
Regular Meeting
Gilroy, California
Mayor Hughan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
November 26, 1986 at 12:20 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Sharon A. Albert, Donald F. Gage,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Daniel D. Palmerlee, Pete
Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan. (8:04 p.m.)
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The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. &
Mrs. Glenn Goldsmith, owners of Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
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The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
representatives of the Seabee Reserve Naval Mobile Construction
Battalion 112 - 0602.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem by the following Roll Call Vote to remove Item "c"
Amending the City Code to Permit 24 Hour Card Room Operation and
approve the following items under the Consent Calendar: Ayes:
Councilmembers: Albert, Gage, Kloecker, Mussallem, Palmerlee,
Valdez and Hughan:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
November 17,1986;
Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 86-23 amending the PERS
Conract to add 2% @ 50 for Police Members;
ORDINANCE NO. 86-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 1986 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
None
None
Adopted Ordinance No. 86-24 regulating the sale, use and
storage of Safe & Sane Fireworks.
ORDINANCE NO. 86-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGULATING THE SALE, USE AND
STORAGE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 1986, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
None
None
Discussed the proposed ordinance repealing Section
16.6-1(a) of the City Code to permit 24-hour card room
operation.
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Motion was made by Councilma Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez that the reading of Ordinance No. 86-25 be waived and that
it be adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council-
members: Albert, Gage, Mussallem, Valdez and Hughan; Noes:
Councilmembers: Kloecker and Palmerlee.
ORDINANCE NO. 86-25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REPEALING SECTION 16.6-1(a) OF
THE GILROY CITY CODE TO PERMIT 24 HOUR OPERATION OF CARD ROOMS.
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Bids-Tree
Planting
Pub.Hear.
Utility
Dist. 113
Res.86-75
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Vending
Vehicles
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Smoking
Implemtation
Plan
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 1986 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALBERT, GAGE, MUSSALLEM,
HUGHAN
KLOECKER and PALMERLEE
None
VALDEZ and
Mr. Ralph Zertuche, 7021 Eigleberry Street, addressed the
Council requesting repeal of the ordinance permitting 24 hour
card operation, noting that he was unable to present his objec-
tions prior to Council adopting the ordinance.
It was noted that there would be a Staff Report and recom-
mendation from the Police Chief in one year on problems, if any,
regarding 24 hour card room operations.
City Administrator Baksa presented a report and recommenda-
tion of bids received for City Tree Planting recommending the bid
be awarded to Glass Landscaping.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the bid of Glass Landscaping for City
Tree Planting be awarded as recommended.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing to consider extending Underground Utility
District No. 3 along that portion of Wren Avenue between the
southern line of Carla Way to a point 210 feet north of the
northerly line of Tract 3959.
The Staff Report was noted. The Mayor asked if there was
anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the matter. There was
no comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert seconded by Coun-
Councilman Gage that the reading of Resolution No. 86-75
extending Underground Utility District No. 3 be waived and that
it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-75
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY EXTENDING
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO.3.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 1986, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
PALMERLEE, VALDEZ and HUGHAN.
None
None
Noted a Staff Report for reintroduction of a request of
vending vehicle owners to change the City Code prohibiting
vendor's wagons from selling within five hundred feet of
elementary and junior high school property and further explained
by Chief of Police Cowart.
Mr. Marc Tolin, owner of Sno Cone vending vehicle service,
addressed the Council further explaining his request and referred
to a petition of 150 signatures of parents that wanted their
children to have access to vending vehicles.
Mr. Kenneth Noonan, Superintendent of Schools, addressed
the Council urging Council not consider amending the vending
vehicle restrictions because of the safety factor of the
children.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter. There was no comment from anyone
in the audience. The Mayor asked Council if they wished to
consider amending the ordinance. There was no comment from
Council. Council took no action on the request.
The City of Gilroy's revised Smoking Implementation Plan
was noted.
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Council
Salaries
Measure A
P.& R.Com.
11-18-86
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Financing
The Food
Bank
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Council-
woman Albert and carried that the revised Smoking Implementation
Plan as presented be approved.
The Mayor recommended that Councilmember's salaries be set
at $300.00 per month; the Mayor's salary at $600.00 per month.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilmgn
Valdez and carried by the following Roll Call Vote that the
mileage expense for Councilmembers be set for $.21 per mile and
that an ordinance be introduced, reading waived, and publisned by
title and summary setting Councilmember's salaries at $300~OO per
month and Mayor's Salary at $600.00 per month effective Janu~ry
1, 1987: Ayes: Councilmembers: Albert, Gage, Kloecker,Mussallem,
Palmerlee, Valdez and Hughan.
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The Mayor tabled a presentation on Measure A Draft Strate-
gic Plan to await the presence of Mr. Will Kempton, Executive
Director of Santa Clara County Traffic Authority.
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Santa Clara Valley Water District Appointments for City's
Representatives.
Proclamation Issued by Mayor Hughan: Annual Christmas
Sharing Program.
Gilroy Police Department Employee of the Month Awards:
September 1986 - Officer Mike Terasaki and October 1986 - Officer
Kim Merrill.
Karen Quint in Appreciation of Council's Action Regarding
Various Issues.
Peter W. Timewell, Attorney's Letter to Newspaper Editor
re: 24 Hour Card Room Operation. ..
Dr. Joe Caldwell, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in
Opposition to 24 Hour Card Room Operation.
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Fremont-South Bay Corridor Study Workshops December 3rd,
4th and 11, 1986.
Santa Clara County Traffic Authority Public Information
Meetings re: Strategic Plan for Measure "A".
Nineteen Letters in Favor of 24 Hour Card Room Operation.
Noted the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting of November 18, 1986.
Noted the Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of
October 20, 1986.
Noted the Minutes of the Gilroy Golf Course Advisory Board
Meeting of October 14, 1986 and November 18, 1986.
Discussed options in relation to Management Underwriters
for the Long-term Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Director of Finance Reinsch explained previous services of
Wulff, Hansen & Company.
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Council requested Staff to obtain a background and proposal
of services for the Long-term Wastewater Treatment Plant from
Wulff, Hansen & Co. for Council consideration.
The Mayor noted The Food Bank will be conducting a Canned
Food Drive on December 13, 1986 at the Gilroy Public Library andr
that same will be televised on KNTV, Channel 11. Councilmembers
interested in participating should contact the Mayor.
Elections
Bicycle/
Pede Paths
Measure A
Adjmt.
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Council requested the City Attorney investigate the issue
of changing municipal elections to even numbered years to
coincide with General Elections and ability to consolidate with
School Elections.
Councilman Gage noted a meeting at the Board of Super-
Supervisors, 70 W. Hedding on December 8, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. re:
Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths, noting that he would not be able to
attend.
Mr. Will Kempton, Executive Director of the Santa Clara
County Traffic Authority addressed the Council and gave an
enlightening presentation on Measure A - Draft Strategic Plan.
Council requested the Mayor to notify the Authority that
the City of Gilroy requests that six lanes be provided throughout
U.S. Highway 101 to include between Bernal and Cochrane Roads;
that it is not good planning and will create a serious problem to
provide only two lanes from Bernal to Cochrane.
At 9:25 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a Closed
Session re: Meet & Confer Matters and reconvened the meeting at
9:50 p.m. and further adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susanne E.