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Minutes 1968/12/02 1 Roll Call Intergovern- mental Award 37g Gilroy, California December 2, 1968 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to ordel by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: Charles F. Quartirol i The Mayor noted that Mr. John Yinger, Santa Clara County Plan- ning Policy Committee, would be late in presenting the Department of Housing and Urban Development Intergovernmental Cooperation Award. Said presentation was tabled to later in the meeting. 0880 New employee It was noted that new employee, Sheldon O. ShJvock, Sewer Treatment Plant Operator, was not present for introduction. Minutes Pub. Hear. re: Rezoning Gilroy Theatre Co. property Hecker Pass (1st Street) Intro. Ord. re:rezoning portion Gi 1- roy Theatre Co. Property Res.#1296 re: Zon ing Excep- tion,permi t- ting C-l Zon- ing remaining G i 1 roy Thea- ter property Pub.Hear.re: proposed "Thomas-Mesa Annexation 68-1" The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 1968 and of the Adjourned Meeting of November 22, 1968 were approved as mailed and recorded. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing on a rezoning request of Gilroy Theatre Co., to rezone a 13.245 acre parcel of land at the northeast corner of Hecker Pass Highway (First Street) and Kern Avenue from R-l "Single Family Residence District" to C-l IINeighborhood Commercial Districtll. The City Attorney reported on the proposal and recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone approximately 10 acres of the front portion of said property and granting a special zoning exception pursuant to Section 49 of the Zoning Ordinance permitting C-l Development on the remaining portion of said property. Dis- cussion was had regarding said matter. Motion was made by Council- man Kennedy seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. The City Attorney presanted and read a proposed ordinance rezoning approximately 10 acres of the front portion (northerly) of the above property from R-l to C-l. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. ~ '.......- The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 1296 grant- ing a Special Zoning Exception pursuant to Section 49 of the Zoning Exception pursuant to Section 49 of the Zoning Ordinance, permit- ting C-l Development of the remaining portion of the premises (ap- proximately 3 acres) located at the northeast corner of Hecker Pass Highway (First Street) and Kern Avenue, presently belonging to the Gilroy Theatre Company. Discussion was had in regard to the pro- perty description in the notice of Public Hearing regarding the Gilroy Theatre Company. The City Clerk presented and read said publication noting that the location of said proposed rezoning was correct. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Council- man Wentworth that Resolution No. 1296 be adopted. - ....... RESOLUTION NO. 1296 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY GRANTING A SPECIAL ZONING EXCEP- TION PURSUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY PERMITTING Cl (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF THE PREMISES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HECKER PASS HIGHWAY AND KERN AVENUE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, worth, and Goodrich. None Quartiroli Silva, Went- NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the proposed "Thomas Mesa Annexa t ion 68- 1 to the City of G i 1 r oyll. City Administrator Wood reported in regard to certain property owners wishing to be deleted from said proposed annexation. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Public Hearing be continued to February 3, 1969 at 8:00 p.m. in order to refer said proposed annexation to the Local Agency Forma- tion Commission in regard to the requested deletions. ~ ,...."". Plan.Com. Meet. It was noted that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission canoelled of November 21, 1968 was not held due to lack of a quorum. Lib. & Cul. Com. The Report of the Library & Culture Commission meeting of Meet. 11/4/68 November 4, 1968 was not~d. P & R Com. meet. 11/19/68 Commissioners' term exp i ra- tions -..,~ 2881 The Report of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of November 19, 1968 was noted and Parks & Recreation Director Ayer reported on the proposal to hire the firm of Garfinkel & Kunimura, landscape architects, for completion of Christmas Hill Park in regard to the playground area, etc. City Administrator Wood reported on City Commissioners' Terms expiring January 1, 1969 for appointment at the December 16, 1968 Council Meeting. Discussion was had in regard to same. Council instructed the City Administrator to prepare a report of eligible persons who have previously been suggested for appointment, said report to be forwarded to Council Members prior to their December 16, 1968 regular meeting. Water Samples The Report of satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department was noted. CATV rate changes City Administrator Wood reported on a rate change request by Gilroy CATV. Discussion was had on the matter. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary document for approval of the requested rate changes of CATV. Agreement re: landscaping play area- Xmas Hi 11 Pk. .."'''~ ...."... Senate Bi 11 1228 re: Emp. Org. Res.#1297 re: Weed Abate- ment ~~L"''' """,,.,, Ord. #837 re: Water Rate Schedules City Administrator Wood presented a report on an Agreement for preparation of plans and specifications for the Christmas Hill Park Play Area by the architect firm of Garfinkel & Kunimura. Dis- cussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute the proposed Agreement with Garfinkel and Kunimura subject to approval of same by the City Attorney, said agreement for preparation of the plans and specifications for the Christmas Hill Park Play area for a fee up to a maxtmum of $450.00. The City Administrator reported on Senate Bill #l228 relating to Public Employee Organizations. Discussion was had. Council tabled action on same to await a model ordinance proposed as a guide by the League of Calt(ornia Cities. f;:," '<:'-, , . ....'" Resolution No. 1297,Declaring Weeds to be a Public Nuisance was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Allemand that the reading of Resolution No. l297 be waived and that it be adopted. (Said resolution set a Public Hearing date of December 16, 1968 in regard to same.) RESOLUTION NO. 1297 RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE SUCH NUISANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION BY PUBLICATION THEREOF. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, worth, and Goodrich. None Qua rt i ro 1 i S i 1 va, Wen t- NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: Ordinance No. 837 previously introduced and publ ished by title and summary was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Council- man Wentworth seconded by Councilman Allemand that the reading of Ordinance No. 837 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 837 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR REVISED TITLES FOR WATER RATE SCHEDULES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 1968, by the following vote. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, and Goodrich. None Quartiroli Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: :?882 Injury Claim re: Mrs. M.R. Peterson City Administrator Wood presented and read an injury claim of Mrs. M. R. Peterson. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that said Injury Claim of Mrs. M. R. Peterson be denied and that same be referred to the City's Insurance Carrier and City Attorney. Plan. Policy Com. The Minutes of the Planning Policy Committee Meeting of October Meet.10/24/68 24, 1968 were noted. ..... Communication re: City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from the City Coopera- Gilroy Elks' in regard to the City Cooperation on therecent Golf tion Match. Pub.Hear. re: Land Dev. Regulations Inter-Agency Organization De 1 i nquency Prevention Com. rep. Elks I Bu i 1 ding Site 6th St. Bri dge S.P. Depot property Bicycle Safety Program - A letter from the County in regard to a proposed continued hearing on County "Land Development Regulationsll was noted. City Administrator Wood reported that the Inter Agency Organiza- tion of South County had requested a City representative to said organization. Council appointed the City Administrator as the City's represen tat i ve. The Mayor reported on a request of the Del inquency Prevention Committee of the Juvenile Division requesting three (3) City repre- sentatives to said Committee and he asked that names of suggested citizens be referred to him for appointment prior to this Committes' meeting of December 10, 1968. City Administrator Wood reported on a meeting of the Elks' Building Committee and Council Committee in regard to water service to the Elks' new building site, and noted that the Council Committee approved installation of said water line with the recommendation that the Elks' Organization would be responsible for the costs in- volved in relocating ,the said line if same were ever requested to be re~6cated by the City. Council agreed with the Committees' recom- mendation and suggested that if possible decisions of this nature in regard to the Elks' building be approved by the Council as a whole and not the Council Bommittee being required to make final decisions. IIIlllI! ....... Councilman Kennedy commended the Public Works' Dept. for work done at the Miller Slough Sixth Street Bridge in regard to marking the pavement and bridge structures. Councilman Duffin commented on the satisfact6ry condition at the Southern Pacific Depot property. Councilman Wentworth commented on the Dispatch editorial in regard to Bicycles. Motion Picture & Councilman Allemand reported on attendance with Chief of Police TV Council Laizure representing the City at the Motion Picture & Television ... Meet. Councils' recent meeting. Oak Court-Pub. Wks. Instal- lations Traff i c Coun t re: 1 s t & Miller and Hanna & 1st -"'" Cirector of Public Works Henry reported on the progress of curb, and gutter installations at Oak Court. Director of Public Works Henry reported that a traffic count at First & Miller Avenue and at Hanna & First Streets recently con- ducted by the Division of Highways had not been received to date. Sts. Emp. Org. rep. P. & R. Dept. new offices Inter-City Council Mee t. Norths i de Park Adjournment ~88R The Mayor noted the presence of City Employee Organizations' representative, Robert Alonzo. P. & R. Director Ayer invited Council to view the Parks and Recreation's new offices at 253.W. Seventh Street. The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Annual Hol iday Dinner- Dance of December 5, 1968 at Moffett Field and requested that 3 reservations be made for City Officials planning to attend., City Administrator Wood reported on the status of the North- side Park. At 9:30 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, A~,J?~ f' City Clerk