Minutes 1985/11/04
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November 4, 1985
Gilroy, California
Mayor Hughan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Regular ~1eeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by Her Honor Roberta H. Hughan at 8:05 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers: Donald F. Gage, Paul V. Kloecker,
Larry Mussallem, John E. Pate, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
Absent: Councilmember: Sharon A. Albert.
Employee
Awards
Mayor Hughan presented the Employee Award for the month of Sep-
tember 1985 to Ed Montez, Fire Engineer and the Employee Award of the
Month for Octoher 1985 to Susan~e E. Steinmetz, City Clerk.
Consent
Calendar
!10tion was made by Counc~lMan Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Gage, Kloecker, Mussallem,
Pate, Valdez and Hughan. ~illsent: Councilmemcer: Albert.
Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Counci~ Meeting of October 21,
1985;
Impts.-Tr. #7639
Springfield
Accepted improvements in Tract #7639, Springfield;
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Res. #85-74
Hist. Museum
Rehab. Proj.
Dev. Agree. re:
Super 8 Motel
Res. #85-75 re:
LAIF Partici-
pation
Roll Call
Res. #85-1
Ind. Dev.
Auth.
Roll Call
Res. #85-1
re: Adopted Resolution No. 85-74 approving application and project
Agreement for Historic Preservation Grant Funds for Gilroy Historical
Museum Rehabilitation Project from California Parks and Recreation
Facilities Act of 1984.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-74
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING THE
APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GRANT FUNDS FOR GILROY HISTORICAL MUSEUM REHABILITATION PROJECT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF 1984.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1985, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
and HUGHAN
NONE
ALBERT
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PATE, VALDEZ
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Approved a development agreement for Super 8 Motel; and
Adopted Resolution No. 85-75 amending Resolution No. 84-43
re: participation in Local Agency Investment Fund, changing City.
Official's titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-75
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 84-43 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT FUND BY CHANGING CITY OFFICIAL'S TITLES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1985, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM,
and HUGHAN
NONE
ALBERT
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
PATE, VALDEZ
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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Present: Directors: Donald F. Gage, Paul V. Kloecker, Larry
Mussallem, John E. Pate, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta H. Hughan.
Absent: Director: Sharon A. Albert.
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Motion was made by Director Kloecker seconded by Director
Mussallem that the reading of Resolution No. 85-1 be waived and
that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-1
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GILROY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN
INVESTMENT FUND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1985,
ing vote:
AYES:
INDUSTRIAL
THE LOCAL AGENCY
by the follow-
DIRECTORS :
MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and
NOES:
ABSENT:
QIRECTORS:
DIRECTORS:
GAGE, KLOECKER,
HUGHAN
NONE
ALBERT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting of the Gilroy Industrial
Development Authority.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
Present: Directors: Gage, Kloecker, Mussallem, Pate, Valdez
and Hughan
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Motion was made by Directo~ Gage seconded by Director Kloecker
that the reading of Resolution No. 85-1 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-1
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL
AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND.
Computer
System
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Bids re: Mini-
Pumper
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Street Sweeping
Contract
Mutipiezometer
Wells Proj.
85-5
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I'1~SSED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AND ADOP'I'ED this 4th day of November, 1985, by
DIRECTCRS: GAGE, KLOECKEE, HUSSALLET'I, PAo::::'E',
DIRECTORS: norm
DIRECTOR: ALBERT
the following vote:
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
The Mayor adjourned the meeting of the Community Development Agency.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation regarding the
computer bids recommending award of the bid for the qeneral computer
system of the City to Sperry Corporation and CDS :cor the public safety
computer system.
computer Operator, Martin Quiroz, addressed the Council further
explaining the recommendation and bids.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter.
Ms. Ann Murdock, representing Prime Computers, addressed the
Council requesting postponement on, Council decision on award of the bid
for two weeks.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker
and carried that Staff be authorized to proceed with contract negotiations
with Sperry Corporation for the General Computer System and with CDS for
the Public Safety Computer System as r~commended.
Mr. Jim Weaver, representing Sperry Corporation, addressed the
Council thanking them for approving the Task Force Committee's recom-
mendation.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to award the
bid of FMC-Van Pelt in the amount of $38,387.32 for a 4-wheel drive
mini-pumper.
Motiop was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Mus-
sallem and carried that the bid of FMC-Van Pelt be awarded in the amount
of $38,387.32 for a 4-wheel drive mini-pumper as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to award the
bids received for contract sweeping of city streets to Dickson in the
amount of $59,043.84/yr. Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Mr. Steve Dickson, representing Dickson, Downing, CA, addressed
the Council further explaining the bid proposal.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that Alternate No. 2 of Dickson in the amount of
$59,043.84 be awarded for the Street Sweeping Contract as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation on bids
received for four (4) Multipiezometer Observation Wells, Project 1985-5
to award the bid of Myers Brothers Farming & Well Drilling, Inc. in
the amount of $424,315.00.
Director of Public Works Cox further explained the proposal.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker
and carried that the bid.of Myers Brothers Farming & Well Drilling, Inc.
in the amount of $424,351.00 be awarded for the Multipiezometer Observa-
tion Wells, Project 1985-5 as recommended to include $45,000.00 to J.
Montgomery Engineers for inspection of the project during construction,
etc.
Council also requested that a Study Session be scheduled sometime
in January 1986 in regard to the City's Water Development Program.
The Mayor informed the government students present in the audience
of the Council action taken on bids and proposals.
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Res. #85-76 &
5-77 re:Las
Animas Tech.
Pk. Refunding
Salaries-City
Admin. &
City Atty
Cable TV
Litigation
Orchard Dr.
Traffic
Control
Resolution No. 85-76 providing for issuance of refund bonds
for Las Animas Technology Park Assessment District Reassessment
and Refunding Series 85-1 was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 85-76 be waived and that
it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-76
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS - LAS ANIMAS
TECHNOLOGY PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT REASSESSMENT AND REFUNDING,
SERIES 85-I.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1985, by the following
vote:
AYES:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ
and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: ALBERT
Resolution No. 85-77 approving and authorizing execution
of agreement for services of Registrar, Transfer Agent and Paying
Agent for Las Animas Technology Park Assessment District Reassess-
ment and Refunding Series 85-1 was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez that the reading of Resolution No. 85-77 be waived and
that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-77
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR
SERVICES OF REGISTRAR, TRANSFER AGENT AND PAYING AGENT - LAS ANI~ffiS
TECHNOLOGY PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT REASSESSMENT AND REFUNDING.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1985, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ
and HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEt1BERS: ALBERT
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NOES:
ABSENT:
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Mayor Hughan recommeded salary increases for City Adminis-
trator and City Attorney respectively, $58,066 annual; $22,764
annual.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Gage and carried that the City Administrator's annual salary
be $58,066 and the city Attorney's annual salary be $22,764 as
recommended.
The City Attorney reported on financial support for Cable
TV litigation previously requested from the City of San Buena-
ventura (Ventura).
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Gage and carried that $1,000 be authorized as financial support
to the City of San Buenaventura (Ventura) for said litigation
purposes.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation regard-
ing traffic control and petition submitted October 21, 1985.
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Council concurred with the recommendation and requested that
the list of citations issued be forwarded to the High School and
that enforcement be continued at said location.
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Ms. Janet Buessing addressed the Council requesting noti-
fication of future Council meetings when this matter is re-evaluated.
Hr. Richard Razo, 7050 Princevalle Street, #D, addressed
the Council requesting additional traffic enforcement in the
immediate area.
Mr. Ron Kinoshita addressed the Council and informed them
of the impossibility of crossing Orchard Drive at Greenwich.
Plan. Com.
Appointments
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DowntO'il!1
Christmas
Decorations
Hispanic
C of C
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Aid - El
Salvador
City
Historian
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Lights for
Peace
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city Administrator Baksa noted that Council would received an
update and progress report on the matter at the next Police or Public
Works departmental report to Council.
The Mayor aSked if there was anyone present in the audience
wishing to introduce themselves in reqard. to future Planning Commission
appointments.
Mrs. Connie Rogers, Mr. Keith Mux:aoka and Mr. Tom Reed addressed
the Council noting their interest in future Planning Commission appoint-
ments. Councilman Gage noted that Marcia Arnold is also interested
bat ill and unable cO at.tend this meetinC;.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to accommodate
interested persons in the audience. .
l'. letter frO~1\ the Gilroy Downtown B'..lsiness Association was not.eo,
requesting City to install Christmas decora.t:ions. A letter from Dr.
Philip Euchana, Chairman of the Chamber's Chris~mas ~ecoration Committee,
was distributed to Council further requesting the City's assistance in
.the Christmas Decoration IToject.
Mr. David Peoples, representing the Downtown Business Association,
addressed the Council further explaining the long-range project proposal.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Valdez
and carried that $1,000 be authorized for materials to rewire the elec-
troliers and city crews to install the decorations requested. .
A request from the Hispanic Chaniller of COl~erce for use of the
city building presently occupied by the Gilroy c~am~er oE Commerce on
Mont:erey Street and I.O.O.F. Avenue was noted.
Mr. Frank Valadez, President of the ~IisI'enic Cham.ber, addressed
the Council further explaining their request.
Council tabled action on same until a firm commitment is received
from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce to relocate their offices.
Discussion was had regardinq the traffic problem at the high
school. Mr. Frank Valadez addressed the Council noting that he is a
resident of Tenth Street and is unable to park his third vehicle on
the north side of Tenth Street and inquired about the possibility of
receiving a permit from the City to park a.third vehicle.
The Mayor continued with the regular agenda.
A request of Jose Napoleon Duarte, President of the Republic
for aid for the people of Sl Salvador was noted. Councilman Valdez
noted that he ~ad been unable to contact the Consulate General regard-
ing this matter. Councilman Sw:re noted that :,e has a sewing machine
to donate to the people of El Salvador.
A letter from Howard F. Smith, City Historian and member of the
Historic Heritage Advisory Board and Street Naminq Committee, was noted
submitting his resignation.
A letter from l~l Gagliardi, President of t:1.e Gilroy Historical
Society, was noted in support: of appointing :i.3.ry Prien, i>1useum Director,
to the position of City Historian.
The Mayor noted the appointment would be made at the December
16, 1985, regular Council meeting.
Council took no action on a request of Cong~essman Les AuCoin for
a resolution regarding Lights for Peace.
Res. #85-78 re: Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Kloecker
Deep Pockets that the reading of Resolution No. 85-78 be waived and that it be
adopted in support of an initiative measure to change California's
"Deep Pockets" Law, requested by the Taxpayers for Fair Responsibility.
S00.0.
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Hwy 152 re:
Trucks
San Ysidro
Park
Fire Aid
Agreement
Sewer Alloca-
tion
City Auction
Uvas Pk.
Preserve
Project
RWQCB
Hearing
RESOLUTION NO. 85-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY IN SUPPORT OF
AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO CHANGE CALIFORNIA'S "DEEP POCKETS" LAW.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1985, by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GAGE, KLOECKER,
and HUGHAN
NONE
ALBERT
MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBER:
Noted the following information items with discussion only
on Item No.2.
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Local residents re: Bicycle Traffic.
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Santa Cruz County Transportation Commission re: Public
Hearing on prohibiting large trucks on Highway 152. Council re-
quested the Hayor to forward a letter in support of prohibiting
large trucks on Highway 152 from Watsonville Road west.
Proclamation issued by Mayor Hughan: Storm Preparedness/
Flood Awareness Week - November 10-16, 1985.
The. Monthly Investments Report with maturity:exceeding
twelve months was noted.
Councilman Mussallem requested an update on the San Ysidro
Task Force Committee.
Connie Rogers, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair-
person, addressed the Council and gave a progress report of the
Committee noting that the Tiny Tot Program is going to remain at
San Ysidro Park and that there will be an additional report and
recommendation from the Committee at a later date.
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City Administrator Baksa recommended authorization to add
San Ysidro School and Thomas Road at Santa Teresa Boulevard to
the Fire Automatic Aid Agreement.
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Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the San Ysidro School and Thomas Road
at Santa Teresa Boulevard be added to the Fire Automatic Aid
Agreement as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a request of Mr. Jaime
Rosso for emergency sewer allocation to relocate his furniture
business.
Motion was made by Councilman Kloecker seconded by Council-
man Gage and carried that Mr. Jaime Rosso be allowed the required
emergency sewer allocation to relocate his furniture business to
property on Church Street and Welburn Avenue.
City Administrator Baksa gave an update on the sewer allo-
cation contracts noting that same should be completed by the
November 18, 1985, regular Council meeting.
Mayor Hughan distributed copies of a court decision on
"Window" cancellations regarding the Williamson Act.
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City Administrator Baksa reported that the recent city
auction net approximately $19,000.
City Administrator Baksa reported that the Uvas Park
Preserve Project was not funded in the federal budget for next
year.
City Administrator Baksa reported that a hearing has been
scheduled before the Regional Water Quality Control Board in San
Luis Obispo on November 8 to remove the Cease and Desist Order.
Res. #85-79
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City Administrator Baksa noted that the award of the contract for
the multipiezometer wells will require a future budget amendment in the
Spring.
Motion was made by Councilman Gaqe seconded by Councilman Kloecker
that the reading of Resolution No. 85-79 be waived and that it be adopted
confirming the annual salaries of the City Administrator and Citv Attorney,
RESOLUTION NO. 85-79
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING THE
1985-1986 SALARIES FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND CITY ATTORNEY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1985, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ and
HUGHAN
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBER: ALBERT
NOES:
ABSENT:
The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of November 14,
1985, in Saratoga.
The Mayor noted the Joint Special Meeting of the Gilroy/Morgan
Hill City Councils, December 14, 1985 - 1:00 p.m. in the Gilroy City
Council Chambers re: Environmental Impact Report for the Long-term
Wastewater Management Plan for the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill.
Counc~llieoMayor distributed a letter from the Council on Aging of Santa Clara County,
Aging Inc. regarding funds for expansion of the Gilroy Senior Center.
Adjournment
City Administrator Baksa complimented Council on award of the
bids for the Groundwater Monitoring Wells and Computer Systems for the
City.
Councilman Mussallem noted a South Santa Clara VAlley Groundwater
Conference scheduled for November 12, 1985.
At 10:28 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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