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Minutes 1970/02/16 3076 Roll Call Gilroy, California February 16, 1970 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Norman B.Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. ...... Present: Council Members: Fred P. Batrez, George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, John E. Pate; Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. - Mayor Protempore Duffin presented a Certificate of Service to retired Planning Commissioner; Dale B. Connell. Certificate of Service- Conne 11 Minutes 10th St. Annex. Plan. Com. 2/5/70 N. Side Pk. Acq. IIII'IIIl\ I The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 2, 1970 were approved as mailed and recorded. .... The proposed petition from Post Development Co., Inc. for annexation of uninhabited Territory located on the south side of Tenth Street between Alexander Street and proposed Freeway, contain- ing 1.256 acres to be known as IITenth Street Annexation 70-1'1 was continued to the next regular Council Meeting, noting that said petition had not been received to date. Meet. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry presented and ex- plained the Report of the Planning Commission meeting of February 5, 1970 noting the petition of Ernest E. Filice to prezone 35 acres IIR_411 to allow a Mobi le Home Park on Thomas Lane adjoining Uvas Creek was withdrawn and that one-half of the application fee would be refunded; noted a continued Public Hearing on the petition of Warde D. Watson Realty Co. for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Service Station at the northwest corner of Leaves1ey Road and Murray Avenue; informed Council of a Conditional Use Permit granted Mrs. Guy Phillips to allow boarding a maximum of four. (4) persons under the Residential Care Homes for the Aging Program now established by the County of Santa Clara in an IIR-111 District at 8160 Oak Court. ~ City Administrator Wood noted that the letter from Mrs. G. Crow noted on the Agenda was in the form of a protest to said Condi- tional Use Permit. .... The Mayor informed Mr. & Mrs. Phill ips, present in the audience, that the Conditional Use Permit granted by the Planning Commission is valid at this time unless opposed at a future date. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry further noted that the Commission appointed their Capital Improvement Program Committee noting that the Charter requirement of presenting said Capital Im- provement Program to Council by March 1, 1970 would not be possible. City Administrator Wood deviated from the Agenda in order to hear from Mr. Frank Marquez in regard to the City purchase of his property for Northside Park Improvement. Mr. Marquez addressed the Council requesting $13,750.00 for said property. It was noted by Staff that Council prevfous1y offered $13,500.00 for said property. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City purchase Mr. Frank Marquez. property in the amount of $13,750.00 to include removal of all structures and appur- tenances by the seller; $1,000.00 of the above amount to be withheld until the seller demo1 ishes structures pn tge prp~erty and cJeams up the side within 60 days following the close of escrow. ~ I .... Salary Increases City Administrator Wood presented a request for Salary Merit Increases for the following eight (8) City Employees: Lupe Martinez, Clerk-Typist William Miles, Patrolman Range 21 28.5 ~ B D - Amount $495 $786 Step C E Amount $520 $825 - - - r ....... ,- ..... r-: I..... - - 3077 Leonard Wa1tmeyer, Patrolman David Bibler, Fireman-Eng. James Seip, Fireman-Eng. Mary Jo Hays, Planning Ass't Richard Cox, Draftsman Tom Gutierrez, Sr. Uti1 ity Man Range 28.5 27.5 27.5 31 28 25 Step B D D B C C Amount $749 $786 $786 $846 $767 $663 Amount $713 $749 $749 $805 $731 $631 Step C E E C D D Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the salaries be increased as outl ired above for the eight (8) City Employees requested to become effective March 1, 1970. Disbursements A Report of Disbursements from January 1, 1970 through January 31, 1970 was noted and discussed, Water Samples Parks Dept. Personnel Burglar Alarm Panel Agricultural Preserve AMBAg and ABAG Me d i ca 1 Ins. refund Li tt 1 e League Intro. Student Tra i nee Street Signs A Report of satisfactory Water Samples taken on January 13 and 18, 1970 was noted. City Administrator Wood presented a request of the Parks & Recreation Director for 3 part-time Parks Department personnel. Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that three (3) part-time employees be authorized in the Parks Department. City Administrator Wood presented a Report of the Police Chief in regard to the Burglar Alarm Panel. Chief of Pol ice Laizure further explained same. Council continued action in this regard to the next regular meeting in order to obtain a report of the Pol ice Chief in regard to increase rates to customers using said faci1 ity. City Administrator Wood reported on scheduled hearings before the Board of Supervisors in regard to Agricultural Preserve Agree- ments. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Council- man Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City protest the four (4) parcels outli~d by the City Admini~trator entering into an Agreement with the County as Agricultural Preserve lands, and recommended review of other'parce1s within the immediate Gilroy Planning Area. City Administrator reported on a recent meeting with AMBAG and ABAG in regard to a Preliminary Application for a Comprehensive Water Quality Management investigation of Monterey Bay and Tributaries. City Administrator Wood reported on a refund from the Employees' Group Life and Medical Insurance Program. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that employee members under the Medical Insurance Program of the City be refunded same as outlined. City Administrator Wood presented a report on Little League Arrangements.. Director of Parks & Recreation Ayer further explained the program. Mot10n was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Little League Program as out- 1 ined be approved. The Mayor introduced John Magee, student intern trainee from San Jose State College presently working with the Parks and Recrea- t i on Departmen t. Director of Public Works Henry presented sample materials proposed for the new ,Street Signs. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Pate secondediby Councilman Duffin and carried that purchase of a used sign applicator as described by Staff be authorized if same is available, up to a maximum of $750.00 noting if additional funds are needed that same be referred:to Council for approval. ,It was also noted that Council selected the white on green 3078 Sunnyhil1s Center Inc. ;Dev. Agree. (Kavanagh}; , Ord.#881 L. Pierce 01 iver re- zoning Ord. #882 Rezoning Watson Realty Ord, #883 re: Sec. 32.9 & 33.9 Zon. Ord. reflector type sign as presented. Director of Public Works Henry presented and explained a proposed Development for Sunnyhi11s Center, Inc. (Kavanagh) located ... on I.O.O.F. and Murray Avenues. City Administrator Wood informed Council that an Assessment District would be required if Chestnut .. Street is further extended; and that the City would be required to remove a house presently located within said plan 1 ines. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Batrez and carried that the Mayor and Staff be authorized to execute the Development Agreement for Sunnyhi11s Center, Inc. as presented to include stipulations as outlined. ~ The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 881 previously in- troduced and published by title and summary rezoning 1.03 acres of property from 1-2 (Interim Zone) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial District) located at the southwest corner of Liman Avenue and Leaves- ley Road belonging to L. Pierce 01 iver. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance No. 881 be waived and that it be adopted. ...... ORDINANCE NO. 881 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING 1.03 ACRES MORE OR LESS AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LIMAN AVENUE AND MONTEREY ROAD FROM IZ DISTRICT TO CI DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th day of February; 1970 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, The City Attorney presented and explained Ordinance No. 882 previously introduced and pub! ished by title and summary, rezoning .82 acres of property from R-A (Residence Agricultural District) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial District) located at the northwest corner of Murray Avenue and Leaves1ey Road. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance No. 882 be waived and that it be adopted. ... ...., ORDINANCE NO. 882 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING ,82 ACRES MORE OR LESS AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MURRAY AVENUE AND LEAVESlEY ROAD FROM RA DISTRICT TO CI DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and explained Ordinance No. 883 amending Sections 32.9 and 33,9 of the Zoning Ordinance providing if C-l and C-2 zones remain undeveloped for three (3) years same may be rezoned either to their original zone or to conform to the General Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Ordinance No. 883 be waived and that it be adopted. ~ I ..,; ORDINANCE NO. 883 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 32.9 AND 33,9 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO PROVIDE, THAT IF CI AND C2 ZONES REMAIN UNDEVELOPED FOR THREE YEARS THEY MAY BE REZONED EITHER TO THEIR ORIGINAL ZONE OR TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 1970 by the following vote: AYES: - - COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABS ENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, Plan. Com. apptm't (Acevez) - Trans. Pol icy Com. Minutes ,...-, ....... S.C. County's Po 1 icy Com. & Exec. Com. Mee ts. Variance-J. Rocca Coin-O-Mat Sewer Chg. protest 3079 The Mayor submitted the name of Guadalupe Aceves, Jr. for appointment to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Dale B. Connell (1-1-72). He asked if any of the Council had other names to submit for said appointment. There was no comment. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Pate and car- ried that Guadalupe Aceves~ Jr.be appointed Planning Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Dale B. Connell (1-1-72). The Minutes of the Transportation Pol icy Committee Meeting of January 14, 1970 were noted. Representative Batrez reported on said minutes. The Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County's Policy Committee and Executive Committee Meetings of January 22, 1970 were noted. Representative Kennedy reported on same, A letter from Jack E. Rocca was presented requesting a one (1) foot fence Variance for property located at 358 - 2nd Street. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the one (1) foot fence variance be granted Mr. Jack E. Rocca for property located at 358 - 2nd Street as requested. City Administrator Wood presented a letter appeal of Coin-O- Mat, Inc. owner protesting sewer charges of said local business. Discussion was had. Council requested Staff to investigate this matter and report back to Council. P.G. & E. rate A letter from P. G. & E. was presented and noted in regard to increase rate increase under application to~e Public Util ities Commission. ...--, i 10th St. excess A letter from the County of Santa Clara was presented in land residuals regard to Tenth Street excess land residuals. Discussion was had Res.#1442 on the matter. Council noted that the City would not be interested in purchasing said lands as this time. ....... Bonanza Days ~, 1 ...., Condo Use- G. Phillips ..... .... Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Duff,in that the reading of Resolution No. 1442 be waived and that it be adopted authorizing the transfer of former Golden State Tele- phone Co. lands to the County. RESOLUTION NO. 1442 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF RESIDUAL LANDS OF FORMER GOLDEN STATE TELEPHONE COMPANY TO COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 1970 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: A letter from Bonanza bays Committee was presented requesting use of Christmas Hill Park June 22-28, 1970. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that Bonanza Days. Committee be granted use of Christmas Hill Park June 22 - 28, 1970 on a non-exclusive basis for said dates pro- vided said activities are coordinated with the Parks & Recreation Director and that any conflicting activities be referred to Council. It was noted that the letter of protest from Mrs. G. Crow in regard to the Conditional Use Permit for Elderly Care Home at 8160 Oak Court was previously discussed under the Planning Commission Report. 1 3080 10th St. Agree. ABAG Meeting Improve. 4th Tee-Golf Course Solid Waste Di sp. Disclosure of Assets Stream- 1 in ing Council Agendas In te r- City Counc i 1 Tour Adjourned City Administrator Wood requested Council confirmation on an Agreement; previously eptered into with George Kishimura in regard to property on Tenth Street. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that a request for a reasonable Variance at said location would be, considered on its own merits regarless of property owners. Councilmen Duffin and Wentworth noted that they would attend the ABAG Meeting of February 19, 1970. Discussion was had in regard to the proposed improvement of the 4th Tee at the Gilroy Golf Course. Discussion was had. Council requested Staff to determine if the City had previously agreed to improve same or if this was the Gilroy Golf Clubs' responsibil ity. City Administrator Wood noted that the City agreed 'to purchase the land needed for this improvement; however, actual improvement was bel ieved to be the Golf Course responsibil ity. Councilman Wentworth reported on a Solid Waste Disposal Study mee tin g . Discussion was had in regard to opinion of the State Require- ment of Disclosure of Assets of Public Officials. Councilman Pate inquired as to the possibi1 ity of routine Council agenda items setting public hearings, etc. being completed by Staff. The City Attorney noted the possibility of said matters being completed by one motion of the Council. Council requested Staff to submit a proposal on streamlining Council's agenda. The Mayor requested six (6) reservations for City Officials planning to attend the Inter-City Council Meeting of March 4, 1970 in Sacramento, State Capitol Bldg. tour, hoting they would not be attending the dinner meeting of said date. At 11:20 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the meeting adjourn to February 18, 1970 at 4:00 p.m. to further discuss additional parcels proposed under the Agricultural Preserve Agreements with the County. Respectfully submitted, 0fUJ-.J 0 . eI1;;:.1 Ci ty Clerk '