Minutes 1992/08/24
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Dr. Joe Caldwell, First Baptist Church gave the Invocation.
Invocation
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Regular Meeting
August 24, 1992
Gilroy, California
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Posting
Agenda
Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
Claim
Ord.92-13 &
Ord.92-14
Claim
Workers'
Compo
state Budget
Veh.Pursuit
POlicy
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The City Clerk noted that the Agenda had been posted on
August 20, 1992 at 3:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker,
Sara C. Nelson, Pete Valdez Jr. and Donald F. Gage; Absent:
Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy and Suellen C. Rowlison.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
Councilman Hale that the following items under the Consent
Calendar be approved as recommended removing Item "C" - Workers
compensation Administration Contract, by the following Roll Call
Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Leonard A. Hale, Paul V. Kloecker,
Sara C. Nelson, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Donald F. Gage; Absent:
Councilmembers: Mike Gilroy and Suellen C. Rowlison:
Denied the Claim of Clemente Castro as recommended;
Adopted Ordinance No. 92-13 fixing amount of revenue from
property taxes necessary to pay bonded or other indebtedness of
the City for 1992-1993 and Ordinance No. 92-14 fixing ad valorem
assessment for 1992-1993 - Parking District No. 1 - First
Division;
ORDINANCE NO. 92 - 13
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM
PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO PAY BONDED OR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS OF
THE CITY OF GILROY OR ANY PORTION OR DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF
GILROY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 1992, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HALE, KLOECKER, NELSON, VALDEZ and GAGE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY and ROWLISON;
ORDINANCE NO. 92 - 14
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT
FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993 NECESSARY TO PAY BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE CITY OF GILROY PARKING
DISTRICT NO. 1 - FIRST DIVISION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 1992, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HALE, KLOECKER, NELSON, VALDEZ and GAGE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GILROY and ROWLISON; and
Denied Claim of Guadalupe Castaneda as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa explained the Workers' Compensa-
tion Administration Contract and recommended approval. (/18Ac;.)
Motion was made by Councilwoman Nelson seconded by
Councilman Hale that the Workers' Compensation Administration
Contract be approved as presented by the following Roll Call
Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Hale, Kloecker, Nelson, Valdez and
Gage; Absent: Councilmembers: Gilroy and Rowlison.
The City'S response letter to the League of California
Cities recommendation on State Budget Revenues to Cities was
noted and discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried to approve Items 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6
with changes discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Valdez and failed to approve Item 2 re: Simple majority
needed for passage of a tax when voted upon. Councilmembers:
Hale, Nelson and Gage voted "no" on the motion.
City Administrator Baksa presented and explained a Vehicle
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Transit
Services
P. & R.Com
7-21-92
Pers.Com.
8-17-92
Driving and Pursuit Policy further explained by Police Chief
Sumisaki.
Motion was made by Councilman Hale seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the Vehicle Driving and Pursuit Policy
be approved as recommended.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak on any item not on the agenda.
Mr. Tom Hyde, 7180 Rosanna Street, addressed the Council
offering his assistance in presenting, petitions, letters, etc.
to state and Federal government requesting funds for United
States Homeless and Educational purposes.
A letter from Santa Clara Transportation Agency re:
proposed service changes was noted and discussed.
Councilman Kloecker volunteered to attend the hearing
scheduled on September 14. regarding the bus service changes and
prepare a letter for the Transportation Commission following the
hearing regarding the City's concerns. He further noted that he
would obtain statistical data regarding ridership of the local
bus lines for Council.
Discussion was had regarding the City's Trip Reduction
Ordinance not being successful if mass transit is reduced.
The following informational items were noted with no
separat~ discussion on same:
Customer Service:
Gilroy Police Department Inter-Office Commendation;
Gilroy Garlic Festival in Appreciation; and
Odd Fellow-Rebekah Children's Home In Appreciation;
Santa Clara County General Plan Review Advisory Committee
Meeting August 27, 1992 - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Housing Authority of
Santa Clara County, 505 W. Julian Street, San Jose;
Gilroy Police Department re: Booking of Prisoners in Need
of Medical Attention;
City's Response to SB 161 and to SB 1538 (Kopp);
Police Department's Employee of the Month of July 1992,
Officer Daniel Castaneda;
New Hours for the Gilroy Police Department Business Office;
County of Santa Clara, Advance Planning Office, Info, Issue
#92-6, August 10, 1992;
Monthly Cash and Investments Report, June 30, 1992; and
Proclamation Issued by Mayor Gage: Rehabilitation Week _
September 13-19, 1992.
Noted the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting of July 21, 1992.
Noted the Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Meeting of
July 20, 1992.
Noted the Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission
Meeting of August 11, 1992.
Noted the Report and the Minutes of the Personnel
Commission Meeting of August 17, 1992.
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Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the Classification and Range
of Youth and Teens to Recreation Supervisor and of Payroll
Support Specialist/Control to Junior Staff Account be approved
and the Range changes for Auto Equipment Mechanics I and II and
Assistant Mechanics be approved as recommended. Councilwoman
Nelson voted "no" on the motion.
City Administrator Baksa recommended that the recommenda-
tion to approve the procedure for vested time donation procedures
be tabled and resubmitted to Council at a later date.
City Administrator Baksa distributed an update regarding
State budget Issues from Senator Mello.
City Adminstrator Baksa noted the Deficiency Survey has
been completed and has been referred to the Handicap Appeals
Board to be presented to Council with any changes and amendments
thereto.
City Administrator Baksa noted an updated Personnel Rules &
Regulations to be presented to Council in November 1992.
Noted revised updated Affirmative Action Plan to be
presented to Council for approval in the near future.
Noted training for the support staff regarding Customer
Service to begin in October.
The Mayor noted receipt of $381,765.61 from the State
regarding the Sales Tax Suit which included the 10% interest
payment.
The Mayor noted the following Meetings:
Joint Council/Chamber/School Board Study Session, August
26, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., Chamber Office, 7471 Monterey Street,
Gilroy, CA 95020 re: Discussion of Joint Goals and Objectives;
Council Study Session, August 31, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., Council
Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re:
Discussion on Storm Drain Utilities/Curb-Gutter Issue.
(Televised.)
Joint Council/Planning Commission Study Session, September
9, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna
Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 re: Discussion of General Plan Policies
for the Land Use Element. (Televised.)
City of Gilroy Leadership forums, Gilroy Senior Center
Meeting Room, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.,
September 17, 1992 and November 19, 1992. Topics to be
announced.
At 8:34 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to Tuesday,
September 8, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., (September 7, 1992 - Legal
Holiday. )