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Minutes 1968/06/17 ?QA 8- - u 1_ Roll Ca 11 Certificate of Service Minutes June 17, 1968 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m. Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T. Duffin, Charles F. Quartiroli, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Went- worth, and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member Mark E. Kennedy. ""'"'" The Mayor noted the absence of Reverend William Sanford, recently resigned from the "Housing Authority of the City of Gil- roy" and instructed Assistant City Administrator Reinsch to deliver his Certificate of Service to Reverend Sanford. - The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 1968 were approved as mailed and recorded. Library proposed The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled Consolidation for the "Public Discussion" on the proposal of the Gilroy Public with S.C.Co. Library consolidating with the Santa Clara County Free Library System. Res.#1265 re: Li brary Conso- lidation pro- posal Pub. Hear. re: General Plan City Administrator Wood explained the General Information Sheet regarding said consolidation and the proposed statement of transfer conditions presented by County Librarian, Mr. George Farrier. Mr. George Farrier, -County Librarian, addressed the Council and further explained the proposed merge of the Gilroy Library with the County. ...... The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposal. ...... Mr. Howard Smith, Chairman of the Library & Culture Com- mission, addressed the Council and recommended the proposed merger with Santa Clara County. Mrs. Kendall Pine, former Library & Culture Commissioner, addressed the Council further recommending Council approval of the proposed merger with Santa Clara County. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 1265 of Intention approving said consolidation. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Coun- cilman Quartiroli that Resolution No. 1265 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1265 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING A PLAN FOR CONSOLIDATION OF THE GILROY CITY LIBRARY WITH THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY LI BRARY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Auartiroli, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kennedy ~ NOES: ABSENT: ...... The City Clerk delivered a certified copy of Resolution No. 1265 to Mr. George Farrier, County Librarian, for presentation to the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County for further action on same. The'_Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on the Prel iminary General Plan --... - ."''''' - - , ,iiIi!l."","',4 Amendments to proposed General Plan 2819 Mr. Duncan, Associate of Duncan & Jones, Planning Consultants, addressed the Council explaining and summarizing the proposed pre- liminary General Plan with modifications as recommended by the Plan- ning Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed preliminary General Plan, for the City of Gilroy and the immediate planning area. Mr. M. J. Filice addressed the Council and requested explana- tion of the various colors indicated on the proposed General Plan map; Mr. Duncan explained same. Mr. M. J. Filice further inquired of future lands proposed for cemetery lands. Mr. Duncan reported that additional cemetery and hospital locations were not indicated on the proposed map since same would have to be reviewed and said general plan map revised when the need occurred for same. Mr. Filice further inquired of Councils' thinking in regard to proposed commercial development of his present walnut orchard property at Third Street extension, same not indicating commercial zoning on the proposed preliminary General Plan Map. He also sug- gested that commercial zoning should be provided for in this area and along Hecker Pass Highway and Morey Avenue areas. Mr. Filice was informed that his proposed commercial development would be con- sidered at the time same is presented to the City for approval, and that said commercial zoning could be considered even though the General Plan map did not indicate said zoning in the area requested. Mr. Waldon Sampson, local realtor, addressed the Council re- questing Councils' thinking of commercial zoning at the northeast corner of Hecker Pass Highway and Morey Avenue. Council informed Mr. Sampson that said proposal would be considered at the time same was presented to Council for approval of said proposed development. Discussion was had regarding the property of Mr. Donald Manzo shown on the General Plan Map to be severed by the proposed exten- sion of Leavesley Road. Mr. Duncan, explained that proposed develop- ment on Mr. Manzo's property would require "back-up" type of housing development with a 100 foot major carrier street proposed at said location. Discussion was had regarding leaving Welburn Avenue open at the east entrance of same, rather than the barricade shown on the General Plan Map. Mr. John Hughan, local architect, addressed the Council, citing some objections to the General Plan presented, specifically suggesting that industrial provisions be shown on the entire east side of the location of the proposed freeway; objecting to the pro- posed high school sites southwest of the city, suggesting that same should be shown to the north of the city; that Welburn Avenue be proposed for future widening and used for the proposed extension of Leavesley Road, rather than the extension of Leavesley Road shown on the preliminary General Plan.map; and noting that the commercial areas indicated on the map southwest of the City are in error. Mr. M. J. Filice addressed the Council stating that it is in his opinion that the proposed high school site should be located at the southwest site as indicated on the preliminary General Plan Map. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak further regarding the General Plan proposal. There was no further comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.. Discussion was had by Council Members regarding the proposed General Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the-Planning Consultant be instruc- ted to eliminate the proposed barricade at the east entrance of Wel- burn Avenue from the General Plan,map, and that same be provided for 2820 Res.#1266 adopting Gen.Plan Pub. Hear. re: 68-69 Bud- get Res.#1267 re: adopting 68- 69 Budget Plan. Com. Report 6/6/68 Meet i ng in the text of his Report regarding said General Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Planning Consultant be instructed to revise the General Plan Map as presented at the westerly extension of Leavesley Road to con- form with the proposed plans for the Northside Park. The City Clerk presented and read for review the modifica- tions to the General Plan as requested by the Planning Commission at their May 17, 1968 meeting. Council noted that they were aware that if the General Plan as presented is adopted that said modifications would be a part thereof. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 1266 adopting the General Plan with modifications and the two changes requested by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth second- ed by Counci lman Duffin that Resolution No. 1266 be adopted. ...... - RESOLUTION NO. 1266 \. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROPOS- ING A PRELIMINARY GENERAL PLAN AS MODIFIED FOR THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Quartiroli, Wilva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kennedy 10. NOES: ABSENT: The Mayor stated that this was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on the proposed 1968-69 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Gilroy. City Administrator Wood presented a report on said proposed 1968-69 Budget with corrections requested by Council, noted at previous Work Study Sessions of the Council. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed 1968-69 Budget. There was no comment from any- one in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth second- ed by Councilman Silva and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. - ..... The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 1267 adopting the 1968-69 Budget. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 1267 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1267 RESOLUTION OF elTY COUNCIL ADOPTING BUDGET FOR SAID CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1968-69 AND APPROPRIATING PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR PURPOSES SET FORTH IN BUDGET. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Quartiroli, worth, and Goodrich. None Kennedy Silva, Went- The Report of the Planning Commission report of the June 6, 1968 Meeting was presented and explained informing Council of a ~ub- lic Hearing held on a variance request of Mary & Edward Young to reduce the minimum lot size in an "R-3X11 zone from 6,000 sq. ft. to 5,087 sq.ft. at 259 Second Street, noting approval of same; further informing Council of a Public Hearing continued regarding a rezoning request of George T. Duffin for a 2.2 acre parcel of land located at \ the northwest corner of Church and Pierce Streets from "R-l", to IR-3"; informing Council of a Public Hearing held on the request of South- Valley Associates for a Conditonal Use Permit for an IR-3" usage in an "M_2" zone for a 200 foot frontg!iJe parcel on North Forest Street, noting approval of same; noting presentation by Proud Homes, Inc. of San Jose of a Preliminary Tentative Map for an open space, cluster type housing development of 1,000 homes on a 155 acre site at the southwest corner of Fitzgerald Road and U.S. 101 north of Gilroy and noting that no action was taken regarding said proposal to allow for additional study on same; also informed by Secfetary of the Plan- ... ....... Monthly Report May '68 Disbursements 1"" ... ...... . Salary Merit Increases Unco 11 ec tab 1 e Utility Accounts 2821 ning Commission Henry, that no action was taken on the request of Proud Homes for a prezoning ordinance and that said matter was tabled in order for the Commission to obtain additional information on said subject by the City Attorney. City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of Monthly Reports of May, 1968, and same was ordered filed. The Report of Disbursements from May 11, 1968 to June 10, 1968 was noted and ordered filed. City Administrator Wood presented recommendations for Salary Merit Increases for the following employees to become effective July 1, 1968: Anthony Martin, Streets and Sewers Foreman, Range 27 from Step "C" $696.00 to Step "D" $731.00; William E. Ayer, Parks & Recreation Director, Range 30, from Step "D" $910.00 to Step "E" $955.00; Linda L. Hendrix, Account Clerk, Range 19 from Step "A" $427.00 to Step "B" $4!I-~.00 and Morris Whiting, Water Foreman, Range 27 from Step "D" $731.00 to Step "E" $767.00. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Allemand and carried that the Salary merit increases as recom- mended be approved. City Administrator Wood presented a Report requesting to write-off uncollectable Utility Accounts in the amount of $416.00, noting that deposits in the amount of $205.00 covers said write-offs, leaving a net loss of $211.00. Motion was made by Councilman Went- worth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that uncollectable utility accounts in the amount of $416.00 be written off as requested. Well Pressuriza- City Administrator Wood reported on the Well Pressurization tion Contract Contract and requested authorization to execute same. Resolution Res.#1268 No. 1268 authorizing execution of said Well Pressurization Contract was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the reading of Resolu- tion No. 1268 be waived and that it be adopted. fr(' /\ - 1970 Census block sta- tis tics 'iiu."o,fjl Water Revenue Bonds Intro.ord.re: issuance of Revenue Bonds RESOLUTION NO. 1268 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PRESSURIZATION PROJECT NO. WS-6-05- 0252. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Quartiroli, Wentworth, and Goodrich. None Kennedy S i 1 va, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: re: City Administrator Wood presented a report requesting auth- orization to order a Block Statistics under the 1970 Census. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that authorization be given for ordering a Block Statistics under the 1970 Census as requested. City Administrator Wood presented a report on Water Revenue Bonds and reques t to prepare the proposa 1 for same.', Mot i on was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that Staff prepare the proposal in the amount of $300,00.00 for said Water Revenue Bonds as requested. City Administrator Wood presented and read a proposed ordinance providing for the issuance of said Revenue Bonds. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Duffin and carried that the proposed ordinance providing for issuance of Revenue Bonds be introduced and published. 2822 Agreemen t re: M.H.-Gilroy Jt.Sewer Line (Grip- enstraw Estate) Fund transfers & encum- brances Pub.Hear.re: Weed Abate. Housing Autho- rity Com- missioner appo in tmen t Res.#1269 re: Human Rela- tions Coun- c i 1 Ord.#820 re: rezoning M. Hirasaki property City Administrator Wood reported on a proposed Sewer Line Agreement with the Estate of Alice Gripenstraw in regard to the Morgan Hill-Gilroy Joint Sewer Line and requested execution of same. He noted that said property owners have requested Council assurance that they be allowed use of the Sewer Line upon completion of same if said line was completed prior to annexation of said property to the City of Gilroy. Discussion was had. Council noted that the present policy of the Council not allowing City sevvices prior to annexation of the property to the City Gould not be deviated from. It was noted by the City Administrator that this may present a problem because the Estate of Alice Gripenstraw may not release the deed for the sewer line easement, even though the proposed Agreement is already signed. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Quartiroli and carried that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Sewer Line Agree~nt with the Estate of Alice Gripenstraw. .. .... City Administrator Wood presented a Report requesting Fund Transfers and Encumbered Funds to be carried forward to the 1968-p9 Fiscal Year. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Fund Transfers and Encumbered Funds to be carried forward to the 1968-69 Fiscal Year as presented be allowed, andtauthorized. Fire Chkf Brittain requested Council to set a Public Hearing date on his Report for Assessments regarding Weed and Refuse Abate- ment. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by.Councilman Wentworth and carried that a Public Hearing date of Menday, July 1, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. be set for hearing the report of the Fire Chief for Assessments in regard to Weed and Refuse Abatement as requested. The Mayor tabled the appointment of a commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Reverend William Sanford on the "Housing Authorrtyof the City of Gilroy" to a date when said Commission is active. .. ..... City Administrator Wood presented Resolution No. 1269 re- ~arqing the Formation of a County Human Relations Council, previously presented at a prior meeting by Mrs. David Rose. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Resolution No. 1269 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1269 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CALLING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL COUNCILIATION COUNCIL IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEALING WITH HUMAN RELATIONS PROBLEMS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Quartiroli, Silva, and Goodrich. NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kennedy Ordinance No. 820 previously introduced and published by title and summary regarding the rezoning of a 6.294 acre parcel of land belonging to Manabi Hirasaki located be\tween Alexander Street and Southern Pacific Railroad and between the proposed Tenth Street and westerly prolongation of Banes Lane from "R_l", Single Family Residence District to IM-2", Light Industrial District was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva that Ordinance No. 820 be adopted. ... ...... ORDINANCE NO. 820 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING PREMISES BETWEEN ALEXANDER STREET AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AND BETWEEN PROPOSED TENTH STREET AND THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF BANES LANE, FROM Rl DISTRICT TO M2 DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1968, by the following vote: Ord.#821 re: rezoning of Lot 182- Westwood Acres ~".~ ~(y~... Report on O~d. re:revoca- tion and sus- pension of municipal bus. license ..' 'I ~' Bonanza Day Carnival request Proc 1 amati on U.S. Mafine Corps Re- serve Calif.Judicial Plan Com. request for local sup- S.C.Co. Flood Control Adv. Com.-South Zone ___...'iti Co.E.O.C. representa- tive 2823 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Quartiroli, Wentworth, and Goal rich. None Kennedy Silva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS~ COUNCIL MEMBER: Ordinance No. 821 previously introduced and published by title and summary rezoning Lot 182 in Westwood Acres, Unit #3, Tract 4127 from "R-l Single Family Residence District to I'R-3", Low Den- sity Multiple Residence District was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva that Ordinance No. 821 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 821 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING PREMISES IN WESTWOOD ACRES, LOT 182, TRACT 4172, UNIT NO.3, FROM RI DISTRICT TO R3 DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED thi s17th day of JUIJ€, 1968, by the Following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Quartiroli, ~entworth, and Goodrich. None Kennedy S i 1 va, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: The City Attorney reported on the proposed ordinance intro- duced at the last regular meeting which would amend the City Code to allow for revocation or suspension of municipal business licenses. He recommended that Council amend said proposed ordinance to elimi- nate reference of Lleense Collector and City Clerk from same and table action to the next regular meeting. Motion was made by Coun- cilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance previously introwced and published by title and summary be amended to eliminate reference of the License Col- lector and City Clerk as recommended by the City Attorney. City Administrator Wood reported that the Bonanza Days' Com- mittee had requested permission to change their previous carnival request dates to June 19th to 23, 1968. Motion was made by Council- man Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Bonan- za Days' Committees' request to change the dates for a carnival in the City be allowed as requested. re: City Administrator Wood presented a request of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for A Proclamation for Marine Reserve Civilian Assistance Program to be issued by the Mayor. Council had no objec- tion to the Mayor proclaiming same. A letter request by the California Judicial Merit Plan Com- mittee for Local Support was presented. The City Attorney further explained said request. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Staff be instructed to inform the California Judicial Merit Plan Committee that the City of Gilroy endorses their proposal. City Administrator Wood reported that the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District has requested a nomination for City representation on their Advisory Committee for the South Zone. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Alle- mand and carried that Councilman Silva be nominated to represent the City on the Santa Clara County Flood Control & Water Districts' Advisory Committee for the South Zone. A letter from the County Economic Opportunity Commission was presented requesting nomination of a representative from the City on said Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that Councilman Duffin be nominated to represent the City on the County Economic Opportu- nity Commission. Councilman Duffin voted "no" on the motion. .... g '"'\-4 ;, / ~ ~'.J' ,. .....! . --... ........ Maciel Bros. au to repr. operat i on , . . ' City Administrator Wood noted a letter from Maciel Brothers in regard to their North Monterey Street Repair Garage Operation. Mr. Louis Maciel addressed the Council and further explained his business operation. Discussion was had. The Mayor appointed City Administrator Wood and Councilman Duffin, chairman and Councilmen Silva and Allemand to meet with Mr. Maciel in order to attemp~ to resolve the problem of said operation appearing as an Auto.Wreck- ing Business Operation, prohibited within the City of Gnroy. Alley dedication City Administrator Wood reported on the alley in back of Taco info re: Burrito Drive In, informing Council that one-half of said alley on prop. Taco the commercial propoerty had been deeded to the City and that the Burrito, etc. remainder belonging to private owners had not been dedicated. He also presented a petition from Mario Balanesi on behalf of Inez Balanesi to dedicate their portion of said alley to the City. Dis- cussion was had. Council instructed Staff to request the commercial property owners to improve said alley or the City would barricade same. Public Law #566 City Administrator Wood reported that a telegram from Rep- sentative Don Edwards had been received regarding his pursuit of the Upper and Lower Llagas Flood Control Projects. Bonanza Pay Com. Counci lman Quarti rol i suggested that Staff send a letter of commendation from the Council to Bonanza Days' Committee for therr efforts in the recent Bonanza Day Celebration. The Mayor instructed Staff to send such a letter to the Bonanza Day Committee. City Barbecue Assistant City Administrator Reinsch reported that the City Barbecue has been scheduled for August 3, 1968. Adjourned At 11:50 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting~ Respectfully submitted, ~~,w Z. . City Clerk