Minutes 1990/03/05
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Invocation
Regular Meeting
March 5, 1990
Gilroy, California
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Reverend Bruce Rowlison, Presbyterian Church, gave the
Invocation.
posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Intro.New
Employees
Res.90-12
Fire Aux.
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Claims
Budget
Ord.90-4
Res.90-14
Def. Dev.
Agree.
Bid re:
Soundwall
Proj.
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The City Clerk reported that the Agenda had been posted on
March 1, 1990 at 10:05 a.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 Employees: Patrick Huggins,
Planner I; Norma Rivellini, Police Record's Tech.; and Robert
Vidal, Lube Person.
The Mayor presented Resolution No. 90-12 Designating March,
1990 "Women's History Month" to a representative of the Commission
on the Status of Women.
The Mayor noted a Certificate of Service for Retired Library
& Culture Commissioner, Vinod Patel, not present in the audience.
The Mayor presented Certificates of Service to members of
the Gilroy Fire Department Women's Auxiliary.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage, seconded by Council-
man Kloecker that the following items under the Consent Calendar
be approved by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmem-
bers: Gage, Hale, Kloecker, Mussallem, Nelson, Valdez and Hughan.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
February 20, 1990;
Denied the following Damage and Personal Injury Claims as
recommended: Olga Mondragon; Ernesto Melendez; William Faus;
Richard Murphy; Mark Cesena; Ralph Gonzales; and Judy Diaz;
Approved Budget Amendments and Transfers as recommended;
Adopted Ordinance No. 90-4 Creating a Handicapped Access
Appeal Board;
ORDINANCE NO. 90 - 4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY CREATING A HANDICAPPED ACCESS
APPEALS BOARD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March, 1990, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, NELSON,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Adopted Resolutioon No. 90-14 Authorizing Execution of an
Agreement with the State for Las Animas Railroad Crossing;
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 14
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT NO. 005 TO LOCAL AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 04-5434 FOR
FUNDING FEDERAL AID PROJECT ON LAS ANIMAS AVENUE AT THE SPRR XING
(iE-78.8).
PADSSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March, 1990 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, NELSON,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None; and
NOES:
ABSENT:
Approved a Deferred Development Agreement with Ofelia G.
Garcia, 8050 Swanston Lane, as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation on Bids
received for Soundwall Repair Category II - Project 1989-4
recommending award of same to Sierra Precast, Inc. in the amount
of $281,220.00.
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Bid re: Golf
Course
Pub. Hear.
GPA 86-2
MSI Ord.
Drug Abuse
Council
Cong.Mgmt.
Plan
(Councilman Gage left the Council Chambers at 8:16 p.m. and
returned at 8:17 p.m.)
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the bid of Sierra Precast, Inc. in the
amount of $281,220.00 be awarded for the Soundwall Repair category
II - Project 1989-4 as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation on Bids
received for Golf Course Improvements recommending that Council
take action on same as an emergency measure.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that award of the bid for Golf Course
Improvements be acted upon as an emergency measure as recommended.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the bid of Pacific Construction Corps in
the amount of $172,300.00 be awarded for Golf Course Improvements
as recommended.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Continued Public Hearing to Consider a General Plan
Amendment Request from Open Space to General Services Commercial
on Property Located at 5480 Monterey Highway, South of Luchessa
Avenyue, on approximately 27 acres, Gennero Filice, Applicant, GPA
86-2. (Previously continued from 2-16-88; 3-7-88; 5-16-88; 11-7-
88; 5-1-89; and 11-6-89).
Noted a request of Gennero Filice, applicant, for a 90 day
extension. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by
Councilman Hale and carried that the Continued Public Hearing be
further continued to June 18, 1990 regular Council Meeting as
requested.
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposed ordinance
enacting Chapter 7 of the City Code entitled "Cost Comparison
System/Fee and Service Charge Revenue". Discussion was had by
Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the reading of the proposed
ordinance be waived, that it be introduced and published by title
and summary.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that Councilman Gage be appointed as
the City's representative on the Gilroy Drug Abuse Council.
The Joint Committee on Congestion Management Plan (Golden
Triangle Task Force & Transportation Commission Executive
Committee) via county Transportation Commission re: Congestion
Management Plan was noted including the Transportation Commission
Meeting of February 14, 1990.
Councilman Kloecker explained the Preliminary Draft letter.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilwoman Nelson seconded by Councilman Gage and carried that
the preliminary draft letter with corrections as noted and
discussed be approved.
Noted the following informational items with no separate
discussion on same:
The Technology Center of Silicon Valley in appreciation;
Proclamations Issued by Mayor Hughan: Women's History Month
- March 1990 for South Valley Junior High School; Catholic Schools
Week - February 25-March 3, 1990; Mediation Week - March 25-31,
1990; and Earthquake Preparedness Month - April 1990;
The National Arbor Day Foundation Congratulating Gilroy as a
1989 Tree City USA;
Plan. Com.
3-1-90
JPA
Bid re:
Eng. Servo
Water
Conserve
Jt.Chamber
Luncheon
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Tree Damage Report for February 16, 1990 storm;
City's letters in appreciation to Mr. Joe Velador and
Captain James Skidmore, CHP;
Local Agency Formation Commission Approving the Addition of
5 acres to the City's Urban Service Area;
Pamela Jones re: Sewer Allocations;
Falcon Cable Systems Company Update;
City's letter in appreciation to Pacific Gas & Electric
Company;
South Valley Refuse re: Increase of $1.00 for Curbside
Recycling Program;
Director of Public Safety'S Report of Enforcement of Bicycle
Riding and Skateboarding on Downtown Sidewalks Regulations; and
Youth Focus Inc. re: Salute to Youth Night - April 6, 1990,
LeBaron Hotel, San Jose.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 1,
1990 was noted.
Noted the Updated Schedule.
Noted the Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory
Committee Meeting of February 13, 1990.
City Administrator Baksa presented a proposal for engineer-
ing services from James Montgomery Consulting Engineers for the
IPS Wet Well Improvements recommending approval of same.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried that the bid of James Montgomery Consulting
Engineer's proposal for Engineering Services for the IPS Wet Well
Improvements be approved as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the water
conservation program, presenting recommended tiered water rates
and water uses prohibited. Discussion was had by Council on the
matter.
(Councilwoman Nelson left the Council Chambers at 9:55 p.m. and
returned at 10:00 p.m.)
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by Council-
man Kloecker and carried that the tiered water rate concept be
approved as presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem and carried by the following Roll Call Vote that the
water uses prohibited be approved as outlined and continue the
days to water under the present schedule: Ayes: Councilmembers:
Gage, Kloecker, Mussallem and Hughan; Noes: Councilmembers: Hale,
Nelson and Valdez.
Council agreed with either dates of March 28, 1990 or April
25, 1990 for the Joint Chamber of Commerce Council Luncheon.
Noted completion of the City Administrator's Supervisory
Training Classes.
City Administrator Baksa noted the concept report on the
Southwest Quad to be discussed at the Council Retreat.
Noted he and Mayor Hughan would be attending the State Board
of Equalization hearing in Sacramento on March 6, 1990.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on televising
Council/Commission Meetings.
The Mayor noted the Minority Under-Representation Task Force
letter applications extended to March 28, 1990 for April 2, 1990
appointments.
The Mayor further requested applications for appointment of
a City Representative to the Advisory Council on Aging for the
unexpired term (June 1991).
Councilman Kloecker gave an update on the Recycling Program
noting that the recycling bins will be distributed to all of the
residences for beginning pick-up March 15, 1990.
The Mayor noted the City Council Retreat March 9-11, 1990 at
the Days Inn in Seaside.
Adjrnmt.
At 10:20 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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