Minutes 1990/02/05
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Invocation
Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Intro.New
Employee
Cert.Ser.
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Res.90-10
Budget
Regular Meeting
February 5, 1990
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 8:00
p.m.
The Reverend Kevin Wilson, EV3 Church gave the Invocation.
The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
February 1, 1990 at 1:27 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Leonard A. Hale,
Paul V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, Sara C. Nelson, Pete Valdez,
Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor introduced New Employee: Jeffrey Thomas,
Purchasing Agent.
The Mayor presented Certificates of Service to Retired
Planning Commissioner, Gene K. Sakahara and Retired Parks &
Recreation Commissioner, Daniel o. Brown, O.D., and noted that
retired Parks & Commissioner William McIntosh was not present to
receive his certificate.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage, seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the following items under the Consent Calendar be
approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Gage, Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Nelson, Valdez and Hughan:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
January 16, 1990;
Adopted Resolution No. 90-10 Approving the Application for
Grant Funds for the Per Capita Grant Program Under the California
Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Act of 1988 for Renz
and Butcher Parks, Project #88-2-43002;
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 10
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION ACT
OF 1988 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: RENZ AND BUTCHER PARKS, PROJECT
#88-2-43002.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1990, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER,
VALDEZ AND HUGHAN
None
None and;
MUSSALLEM, NELSON,
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Approved Budget Amendment and Transfers as recommended.
Bid re:
Soundwall
Tanner prog.
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continued the Report to Consider Bids on Soundwall Repair
Category II, Project 1989-4 to the next regular Council Meeting of
February 20, 1990.
City Administrator Baksa noted the requested funding for
Fiscal Year 1990-91 for Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Implementation.
Mr. Isao Kobashi, Tanner Program Manager, addressed the
Council further explaining the funding requested for 1990-91
fiscal year for Hazardous Waste Management Plan Implementation.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Gage that the requested funding for inclusion in the
1990-91 Budget be authorized.
Auto.Aid Agree. Public Safety Director Gillespie presented and explained an
Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Gilroy and the South
Santa Clara County Fire District recommending approval of same.
Recyclable
materials
Ord.
Ord.re:
Veh.Pkg.
Invstmt.
Policy
Non-Profit
Funding
IGC
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Hale and carried that the Automatic Aid Agreement between the City
of Gilroy and the South Santa Clara County Fire District be
approved as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposed Anti Scavenger
Ordinance pertaining to recyclable materials further explained by
Public Safety Director Gillespie. Discussion was had by Council
on the proposed ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the proposed Anti Scavenger Ordinance
pertaining to recyclable materials be introduced and published by
title and summary as recommended with Councilman Kloecker's
changes for counsel to insert where applicable and to renumber the
effected Sections 12.60 and 12.61 on Page 2 to 12.61 and 12.62.
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposed ordinance
amending Sections 15.55, 15.67 and 15.84 and enacting Section
15.68 of the City Code pertaining to vehicle parking further
explained by Public Safety Director Gillespie.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the proposed ordinance amending
the City Code pertaining to vehicle parking be introduced and
published by title and summary as recommended. It was noted that
the resolution regarding the fee changes would be presented for
adoption following the effective date of the Ordinance (3-22-90).
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a proposed
City Investment Policy for 1990 recommending approval of same.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Gage and carried that the City Investment policy for
1990 be approved as presented.
Mr. Chris Block, Homebound Seniors, addressed the Council
regarding Long-range Non-Profit Funding and the Five Year Plan for
same.
Mr. Lee K. Clarke, addressed the Council and distributed
documents to the Mayor requesting that same be further distributed
to each Councilmember for their review.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience.
A request of the Intergovernmental Council (IGC) for member-
ship terms and assessment (1990-1991 Budget) was noted. The Mayor
recommended approval of same. Motion was made by Councilman Hale
seconded by Councilman Kloecker and carried that the membership
terms and assessment (1990-1991) Budget be approved as recommended
and included in the City's Budget.
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So. Valley
Refuse
Intro.Ord.
Council on
Aging
Plan. Com.
Report
2-1-90
JPA
Pers.Com.
1-8-90
A letter from Mary Ellen Rocha requesting appointment as the
City's Representative on the Community Development Block Grant's
(CDBG) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), was noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that Mary Ellen Rocha be appointed as
the City's Representative on the Community Development Block
Grant's (CDBG) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a Performance Audit of
South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. and proposed ordinance Amending
Section 12.11 of the City Code regarding Frequency of Collection
and Disposition of Customer Complaints recommending approval of
same.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the Performance Audit of South Valley
Refuse Disposal, Inc. be accepted as presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Hale and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced
amending Section 12.11 of the City Code re: South Valley Refuse
Disposal, Inc.'s recommendation pertaining to Garbage Collection.
The Mayor requested Council to inform her of volunteers for
theCity's Representative to the Advisory Council of the Council on
Aging for the unexpired term of Rudolfo Nunez, (June 1991).
The following informational items were noted with no
separate discussion on same:
Assemblyman Cortese re: SCA 2 State Constitutional Amendment
to Allow Local Governments, Including School Districts, to Issue
Short-term Bonds with a Simple Majority Vote;
Proclamation Issued by Mayor Hughan: "American History
Month" - February 1990;
Assemblyman Areias re: Proposition 99 - Tobacco Tax and
Health Protection Act of 1988;
Report on Bicycles and Skateboards on Downtown Sidewalks;
Police Department Employee of the Month of December, 1989,
Detective John Sheedy;
Planning Staff Approvals, dated January 26, 1990;
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce In Appreciation; and
Monthly Cash and Investments Report, December 31, 1989.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 1,
1990 was noted.
The Updated Schedule for the Long-term Wastewater Treatment
Plant EIR was noted.
The Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee
Meetings of December 12, 1989 and January 9, 1990 were noted.
Discussion was had on the Wetwell Project further explained
by City Administrator Baksa. Motion was made by Councilwoman
Nelson seconded by Councilman Hale and carried that the Wetwell
Project be approved in concept as recommended.
The Minutes of the Personnel Commission Meeting of January
8, 1990 were noted.
Job Descript. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Hale and carried that job descriptions and salary ranges for
Chemical Control Supervisor, Specialist and Inspector be approved
as recommended.
Housing
Task Force
P & R Com.
Mtgs.
Water prog.
Recycling Ord.
Handicap
Appeals Bd.
study Sese
Sewer
Allocations
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Councilwoman Nelson inquired of the background of the
Housing Task Force and Mission Statement presented. City
Administrator Baksa explained the Housing Task Force background.
The Minutes of the Housing Task Force (HTF) Meetings of
January 4 and 26, 1990 were noted.
Discussion was had regarding the Mission Statement. The
Mayor noted that she would prepare a synopsis of the Council's
request to change the mission statement noting that they would
probably choose to revise same to include the Council's wishes.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings
of December 19, 1989 and January 16, 1990 were noted.
The Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of December
18, 1989 were noted.
The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission Meeting of
December 12, 1989 were noted.
The Minutes of the Gilroy Golf Course Advisory Board Meeting
of December 28, 1989 were noted.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the Water
Conservation Program. Council reviewed the Tiered Water Rate
Schedule. City Administrator Baksa noted that he would have a
proposed tiered structure for Commercial/Industrial users at the
next regular Council Meeting.
The City's request of the local Chamber of Commerces to
review ordinances prohibiting and restricting non-biodegradable
materials for their comments was noted.
City Administrator Baksa noted a recommendation for a
Handicapped Appeals Board. The City Attorney noted that he would
investigate whether an ordinance is needed for same.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the proposal to
televise Council and Commission Meetings.
Council set February 12, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Employees'
Lounge for a Council Study Session on MSI recommendations review
of the Comprehensive Fee Study.
City Administrator Baksa reviewed sewer allocations and
reserves recommending 20,000 gallons for residential fill-in and
3,000 gallons for Obata Industrial Park.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the sewer allocations and reserves be
approved as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa distributed pictures posted in
Spanish and English at City Hall entrances designating radio
station 16.10 and Channel 34 for information in time of a
disaster.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a schedule for Council
interview times for discussion with David Jones, Retreat
Consultant and noted the Breakfast scheduled February 13, 1990
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m., at Town Plaza Restaurant.
City Administrator Baksa distributed a requirement by
Federal Law of all water systems to prepare an annual report,
noting that same was prepared by Staff and will be published for
the first part of March, 1990, technically indicating tests on
water, etc. that will be distributed to all water users in the
City.
The Mayor invited Council to the Parks & Recreation Karate
Club's 25th Anniversary at Wheeler Building on February 6, 1990 at
7:30 p.m.
Adjrnmt.
Councilman Kloecker gave an update on the Recycling Program
and Council viewed a VCR Tape of a recycling program.
Councilman Mussallem noted that proposed signal lights at
Santa Teresa and Walburn were not warranted; signal lights at
Monterey Highway and Highland Avenue are warranted and requested
that Staff determine why they were warranted at this location.
The Mayor noted the Joint Special Meeting of the
Gilroy/Morgan Hill city Councils', February 26, 1990 at 5:00 p.m.,
Morgan Hill Council Chambers, City Hall, 17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan
Hill, CA.
The Mayor noted the City Council Retreat, March 9th, 10th
and 11, 1990, at Days Inn, Seaside, CA.
At 10:29 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to a Closed Session re:
Possible Litigation in that there is significant exposure to
litigation and in accordance with Section 54956.9(b1) of the
Government Code.
At 10:50 p.m. the Mayor reconvened and further adjourned the
meeting to Tuesday, Febraury 20, 1990 (2-19-90 Legal Holiday).
Respectfully submitted,
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