Minutes 1968/12/02
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Roll Call
Intergovern-
mental Award
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Senate Bi 11
1228 re: Emp.
Org.
Res.#1297 re:
Weed Abate-
ment
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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f' City Clerk