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Minutes 1969/03/03 - ()900 _ ,(.J, Roll Ca 11 Minutes Ce rt i fica te re:Water Pol- lution Con- trol Ass'n Pub.Hear. re: Zon.Ord. amend.re: Planned Unit Develop. Procedure Provisions Gilroy, California -March 3, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:03 p.m. Pre&ent: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Counci 1 Members: John E. Allemand .and Charles F. Quarti rol i. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1'7, 1969 were approved as ma i 1 ed and recorded. , The Mayor stated that the presentation of the Certificate to Sheldon O. Shelvock would be tabled to await the City Administrator's arrival at the meeting. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance by adding Provisions for a Planned Unit Development Procedure. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry explained the proposed procedures for Planned Unit Development as recommended by the Planning Commission. - I ntro. Ord. re: Plan.Unit Dev.Proce- dures Pub. Hear. re: G. Duffin prop. rezon- ing from J-Z to R-l and R-3 (Morey Ave. & 1st St. ) \IIi;.,",WI .f ....... I ntro. Ord. re: rezoning Du ff i n Prop. Morey Ave. & 1st St. Pub. Hear. re: Zone Ord. amend. Sec. 24.9 re: Density Li m i ta t i on s in R-3 District 2921 rhe City Administrator entered and took his seat at the Counci 1 table. Councilman Quartirol i entered at 8:04 p.m. and took his seat at the Council table. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry continued to fur- ther discuss the provisions of the proposed Planned Unit Development procedures. Discussion was had on the matter. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Council discussion was had on the proposed Planned Unit Dev- elopment procedures as presented. The City Attorney presented the proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide proce- dures for Planned Unit Development, noting that copies of same were provided to Council with the Agenda. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance providing procedures for Planned Unit Development be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the proposed rezoning of property belonging to George T. Duffi n, located at the northwest corner of Morey Avenue and Hecker Pass Highway (First Street), specifically 10.71 acres from II_Z" (Interim Zone) to "R_l" (Single Family Residence) District and 2.62 acres from II_Z" to IR-3" (Low Density Multiple Residence) District. (It was noted that Councilman Duffin refrained from enter- ing into the discussion of said prop6sal and was absent during any Council action on same.) Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry explained the proposed rezoning as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wish ing to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. Mr. Arnold Brunetti, representing the Civil Engineer firm of W. J. Hanna & Sons, addressed the Council and noted: that he would answer questions in regard to the proposed rezoning. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Quartirol i seconded by Council- man Kennedy and carried that the Publ ic Hearing be closed. Council discussion was had in regard to the proposed rezon- i ng. The tity Attorney presented a proposed ordinance rezoning said property belonging to George T. Duffin. Motion was made by Counci lman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman Si lva and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance rezoning said property of George T. Duffin be w~ived and that it be introduced and publ ished by title and summary. The Mayor stated that it was the time and, place scheduled on the proposal to amend Section 24~9 of the Zonin~ Ordinance to provide 2,000 square feet per Unit Density Limitations in an "R-3" (Low Density Multiple Residence) District, thus eliminating frac- tional areas. 09')') ~. .:..1_ Intro. Ord. Zon. Ord. ame n d . Sec. 24.9 The City Attorney explained the proposal to amend Section 24.9 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Council discussion was had in regard to the proposed Zon- ing Ordinance amendment. re: The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide the Unit Density Limitations in an R-3 District as presented. ~ Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman - Silva and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and sum- mary. ..... Water Pollution The Mayor requested that Mayor Protempore Wentworth, pre- Control Ass'n sent the Certificate to Mr. Sheldon o. Shelvock, Mayor Protem- Certificate pore Wentworth presented said Certificate of Qualification by the Cal ifornia Water Pollution Control Ass.n. to Mr. Sheldon O. Shel- vock, Gilroy Water Pollution Control Plant Operator. Taxicab Ownersl An Application from Franklin E. Compton for a Taxicab Owner.s Permit-F. Com- Permit (transfer from Thomas Carr and Anthony Coletto) to Operate pton a Taxi Service to be known as "Gilroy Yellow Cab" and "Gilroy Taxi" Res.#1322 at 465 Westwood Drive, Gilroy, was presented by the City Clerk for Council approval. Plan. Comm. Report 2120/69 Pub.Hear. Set re:prexoning Berns. prop. Mont. Hwy. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 1322 approving issuance of a license to operate a Taxicab Owner1s Permit as re- quested by Franklin E. Compton. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Duffin and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 1322 be waived and that it be adopted. .... ..... RESOLUTION NO. 1322 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY GRANTING A TAXICAB PERM IT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March, 1969, by ~e following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Quartirol i, worth, and Goodrich. None Allemand S i 1 va, Wen t- The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 20, 1969 was presented and explained by Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry, noting presentation of the proposed Housing Ele- ment proposal of the General Plan by Eric Carruthers, County Plan- ning Department; noting the continued Publ ic Hearing before the Commission on proposed amendments to the Circulation Element of the General Plan; recommending prezoning of 27.526 acres belonging to Herman & D.oris Ber.ns to IIR_4" (Medium Density Multiple Family Residence) District and 3.471 acres (Also Berns' property) to "C_l" (Neighborhood Commercial) District located at Monterey Highway between Fitzgerald and Day Roads. .... .... Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Council- man Wentworth and carried that a Public Hearing date of March 17, 1969 at 8:00 p.m. be set on the proposal to prezone property be- longing to Herman & Doris Berns as recommended by the Planning Com- m i s s i on . The Planning Commission Report was. further explained noting approval of the Tentative Map of Ben Morton's property located on the west side of Wren Avenue opposite El Cerrito Way with the sti- pulation that Lot 9 be reserved for a future street in the event said property is not zoned commercial and that the Developer will be required to post Bond for the improvement of the proposed streetj f""'''....., ..... P & R COm. Report 2/18/69 Mee tin g ,j'J;"-..~ Personnel Report 2/27/69 Meet i ng ./ ........ Supplemental Report re: Industrial Sewerage Operation ...... Res.#1323 re: Federal Grant for Sewerage "9CJ3 .... .:.J l noting review of plans submitted by Mr. Dennis DeBell for a pro- posed 16 Unit Apartment on North Forest Street, said discussion continued to the Commission's next meeting; noting approval of the plans for a proposed 54 unit Apartment Complex at the northeast corner of Pierce and Church Streets submitted by Mr. Pat O'Connell of Omega Builders, and further noted that a Conditional Use Permit for same had previously been approved by the Commission subject to approval of said plans. Further noting that said plans were ap- proved with stipulation that at least 50% of the building area be constructed with 100% of the green area constructed, same subject to approval of said proposal; noting appointment of Commissioners Berry and Stephenson to serve on the Capital Improvement Committee. City Administrator Wood presented and explained the Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of February 18, 1969 due to Parks and Recreation Director Ayer's absence, who was ill, noting proposal of Dancing Lessons at Wheeler Auditorium to be sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department; noting discussion of the Park Plan and Acquisition adjacent to El Robles School and approval of progressing with said proposed plans and noting that other areas of the communityshould be studied for future park development; noting review of the proposed plans for Improvements of a Concession Stand, Restroom, and Announcer's Booth combination building for the Softball field at Christmas Hill Park, same to be further investigated as to the feasibility of the Commission1s suggestion; noting the p~oposal of Teen Dances at Wheeler Auditorium under contract with the National Booking Company, City to provide the building and personne~ for said project ant the N.B.C. to pro- vide the music, publ icity and planning of same, with each group sharing the profits or losses equally; noting a request for the Parks & Recreation Department to Co-sponsor an Archery Club and noting further that study of same would be conducted by Staff. Com. The Report of the Regular Meeting of the Personnel Commission of February 27, 1969 was presented by Personnel Director Reinsch, noting discussion of the Employer-Employee Relations Resolution No. 1319 of the City Council; progress by ~e Personnel Department on the recruitment of Planning Assistant and Police Cadet; status of Sick Leave of Dionicio Perez, Utility Man; and progress in regard to the Classification Pay Plan Study. The Mayor requested that Staff continue to study and consider Incentive Pay Plan Study for employees. A Supplemental Report on the City's Industrial Sewerage Opera- tion by Consoer, Townsend & Associates, copies included with the Council Agenda was noted. Mr. Carl Harris and Mr. Richard Foss, re- presentatives of Consoer, Townsend, & Associates explained and re- viewed said report. City Administrator Wood .noted that Gilroy Foods, Inc. was aware of their sewerage scree~ing problems and that they are during off-season, undertaking an improvement of said conditions. Mr. Robert Palmer, representative of Gilroy Foods, Inc., confirmed same and noted that the contract for said improvements would be let tomorrow. Councilman Wentworth suggested that the Council Sewer Com- mittee study screening facilities for available information on same by the time said Plant operates at peak level. The Mayor referred said matter to the Council Sewer Committee for study on same. Mr. Robert Palmer, representative of Gilroy Foods, Inc. ad- dressed the Council in regard to the Supplemental Report of the City's Industrial Sewerage Operation prepared by Consoer, Townsend & Assoc. A copy of said report was provided to Mr. Palmer. Mr. Richard Foss further explained said Supplemental Report. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Council- man Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1323 be waived and that it be adopted, same authorizing the City Administrator to file an application for a Federal Grant for the City's proposed Sewerage :?924 Trea tmen t Plant pro- posed Imp= rovements Plans & Specs Inter im Sewerage Treatment Plant Works Outside Sewer Services Re 1 i nqu i shmen t Old G i 1 roy St. Bet. Mont. St. & Ra i 1 road Minutes Plan. Po 1 icy Exec. & Reg. Com. Meet i ngs Meet. re: Feasibil ity of He 1 i cop- ters for Police Patrol Serv i ce,e tc. Treatment Plant Improvements. RESOLUTION NO. 1323 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR AN AD- VANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 660 PROGRAM IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 2128, CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, TITLE 23, WATERS, CHAPTER 3, STATE WATER RE- SOURCES CONTROL BOARD (RE: REGIONAL SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT-CITY OF GILROY). PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBER: Allemand .. ..... NOES: ABSENT: re: Mr. Richard Foss presented and reviewed proposed plans and specifications of the City.s Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements re- questing approval of same and authorization to Call for Bids for said Improvement Project. Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Silva and carried that the proposed plans and specifications as presented by approved and that Staff be authroized to Call for Bids for said Improvement Project. City Administrator Wood reported on requests in regard to Outside Sewer Services and noted the letter of the Santa Clara County Health Department inregard to Gilroy Foods and Gentry Corporations' Plant Expansion and request for consideration of providing Domestic City Sewerage at said locations. Discussion was had in regard to the City.s present policy of providing City services outside the City Limi ts. ~ ... !'111111111 - ) The Mayor referred said matter to the Council Sewer Advisory Commi ttee to meet wi th Staff and attempt to meet wi th Morgan Hi 11 SEwer Committee in regard to an establ ished pol icy for servicing outside sewer services in regard to the Joint Morgan Hill-Gilroy Sewer Trunk Line Project. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry noted official notification from the Division of Highways that the California High- way Commission adopted a resolution officially relinquishing State Highway (Old Gilroy Street) between Monterey Street (Route 101) and Railroad Street to the City of Gilroy. The Minutes of the Planning Policy Executive and Regular Com- mittee of Santa Clara County Meetings of January 30, 1969 were noted. A letter from the City of San Jose in regard to a meeting of March 10, 1969 to Discuss Feasibility of the use of He 1 icopters for Police Patrol Service, etc. was noted. Councilman Wentworth noted that he would be able to attend same with a Staff member. IIIIIIlI ..... Letter of Ap- A letter of Appreciation from Chief Cahill was noted in re- preciation re: gard to Mutual Aide. Mutual Aide Domestic Sewer Servo re:Outside CityLimits It was noted that the letter from the Santa Clara County Health Department regarding Gilroy Foods and Gentry Corporations' Plant Expansion and request for consideration of providing City Sewerage at said locations had been discussed earlier in the Agenda. Letter of Ap- preciation re: out-of- town Injur- ed visitor "." '-' Argumen ts re: Proposi- tions for Bond Mea- sures 4-8-69 Election ~ ()925 A letter from M. Walker, a recent patient at Wheeler Hospital, was presented and read, thanking the City for the congenial manner in which her recent convalescent stay here was pleasant through the local hospital and Police Depar~ment services. The Mayor requested that a copy of said letter be forwarded to the Wheeler Hospital and Police Depar~rnent. City Administrator Wood noted that he had for- warded same today. City Administrator Wood presented copies of a final draft of the Arguments in favor of the three (3) Propositions to be on the City.s General Municipal Election ballot of April 8, 1969, said arguments for Council review. Discussion was had in regard to same. Council was in favor of the final revised Arguments as presented. Spec. Bank Acct. City Administrator Wood reported on a request by the City of re:Jt. M.H. Morgan Hill for the City of Gilroy to establish a Special Bank Acct. Gilroy Sewer for payments of the Joint Morgan Hill-Gilroy Sewer Trunk Line Pro- Trunk Proj. ject, same to be administered by the City of Gilroy. ~\. ...... Self-Help iBi Proj.#l Council Member excused from attendance Debris re: Luchessa Ave. & est. S. Chestnut St. !IN'--"" Bldg. Codes Amendments -.. Meet i ng atten- dance Mr. Les Doolittle, City Administrator of Morgan Hill, ad- dressed the Council and further explained the proposed requested Special Bank Account. Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Special Bank Account requested be authorized and established by the City of Gilroy for the said Joint Morgan Hill-Gilroy Trunk Project in order to meet the Federal Government.s requirements of having available City funds necessary to receive Federal Funds allowed for said project; said Special Bank Account to be used for payments to Contractor, etc. of said project, same not to exceed the City of Gilroy's share of the project. Councilman Kennedy inquired of the progress of the proposed annexation of the Self-Help Project No.1 on Murray Avenue. City Administrator Wood noted that maps and description of said area are being prepared for the proposed annexation of said territory. Councilman Wentworth noted the Charter requirement in regard to Council Members attending Council Meetings and suggested that Council excuse Councilman Allemand from attendance of said meetings. Motion was made by Counci lman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman Kennedy and carried that Councilman John E. Allemand be excused from attending Council Meetings due to his recent illness. Councilman Wentworth noted that garbage and debris has accu- mulated on the newly constructed Luchessa Avenue and extension of South Chestnut Street and requested that the Police Department patrol same periodically and that said location be signed "Unlawful to Dump Garbage, etc.". He also suggested that the County be advised of said matter requesting their cooperation in signing that portion of the area located outside of the City Limits. Director of Publ ic Works - City Engineer Henry reported on a a proposal to up-date the current Building Codes requesting authoriza- tion for Staff to study and prepare amendments to same, adopting the 1967 Uniform Building Code, 1967 Mechanical Code, 1967 Plumbing Code, and 1968 Electrical Code plus amendments. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli secnnded by Council- man Kennedy and carried that Staff be authorized to study same, up- dating the City's present coees and adoption of a Mechanical Code for presentation of same to Council at a later meeting. The Mayor thanked Commission Representatives and others in the audience for attending the meeting. i 1996\ __ .:..J Inter-City Counci 1 Meet. " The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of March 5, 1969 in Sacramento. Council Members Duffin and Quartiroli noted that they would be attending said meeting. League Mee t. Redwood City The Mayor noted the League of California Cities, Peninsula Division meeting of March 6, 1969 in Redwood City. Absentee Ballot The Mayor noted information in obtaining Absentee Ballots for info re: the General Municipal Election of April 8, 1969. 4-8-69 E 1 ec. 4th St. flooding re: Cugini within Propoerty Subdivision Discussion was had in regard to flooding on Fourth Street the Cugini Property Subdivision. Adjournment At 10:26 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, .. -........ ) i . / , J -i~/:: ~)./: y~ VL~ c;.-;.. r" )) {,(';., .,.~ i.'L", J/ City Clerk ' J