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Minutes 1970/08/03 T 3138 Gilroy, California August 3, 1970 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. Roll Ca 11 Present: Council .Members: Fred P. Batrez, George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth and NOf'man B. Goodr,i ch. Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 1970, were approved as mailed and recorded. Res. #1494 Honor- Mayor Goodrich requested a moment of silence be observed in ing J.Russe)l memory of J. Russell Duke, Auxiliary Police Captain. The City Attor- Duke, Aux. ney read Resolution No. 1494 Honoring the Memory of Mr. Duke. Motion Police Capt. was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Resolution No. 1494 be passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1494 RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. J. RUSSELL DUKE, GILROY AUXILIARY POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth and Goodrich None None COUNCIL MEMBERS: The City Administrator reported that the Parks & Recreation .,...,.;~ -- Bid Proposal Compo Ins. Coverage r"~ Pub.Hear. re: Mobile Home Pk. Regula- tions-0.#891 ~ ~ Pub.Hear. re: Amended Assm'ts-N. Church St. Extn.66-1 Res.#1495 i ,~ ~,,-~ """""" Appeal re: of Golden Gate Annex. 70-5 -... 3139 Department would like individual pictures of Councilmembers to be used in a program being prepared by the Softball Board of Managers. re: City Administrator Wood reported one proposal was received August 3, 1970, in regard to the City's comprehensive insurance cov- erage, from Voorhies and Parrish. It was decided to continue this meeting to August 4, 1970, at 5:00 p.m., in order to attempt to get a 30-day extension of the present policy and possibly additional pro- posals during such extension. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for a Pub1 ic Hearing on the Report and Recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt regulations for Mobile Home Parks. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or aga nst the pro- posal. As there were no comments, it was moved by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the reading of Ordinance No. 891 establishing said regulations be waived and it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 891 AN ORDINANCE REVISING REGULATIONS FOR THE LOCATION, ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER PARKS, PROVIDING MrNIMUM STAND- ARDS FOR THE DESIGN OF MOBILE HOME OR TRAI LER PARKS, AND REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for a Public Hearing on Amended Assessments re: North Church Street Extension Projsct No. 1966-1 ~ Assessment Nos. 6A and 7. Direttor of Public Works Henry explained the assessment splits of the parcels involved and requested adoption of Resolution No. 1495 confirming said amended assessments. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the pro- posal. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Pate, and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had. Councilman Duffin excused himself from the Council table as he is an affected adjaceht property owner. Motion was made by Council- man Batrez seconded by Coun~i1man Silva and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 1495 be waived and it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1495 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT NORTH CHURCH STREET EXTEN- SION - PROJECT NO. 1966-1, ASSESSMENT NOS. 6A AND 7. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Kennedy, and Goodrich None Duff i n Pate, Silva, Wentworth, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Denial Mr. J. B. Howard, representing South Peninsula Land Co., ad- dressed the Council protesting Council's previous decision denying application of Golden Gate Annexation 70-5 to the City of Gilroy. Mr. Howard stated that considerable time and money was spent in pre- paration for this annexation and that at no time, was he aw~re that there would be any opposition to thJs annexation. Discussion was had on the possibility of obtaining approval or dis-approva1 from Council before proposed annexations are brought before the Local Agency Formation Commission. Discussion was also had on the possi- bility of meeting with Morgan Hill to establish a policy for outside 3140 sewer hook-ups to the Gilroy-Morgan Hill sewer trunk line. At the present time"no nook-ups are allowed un1e$s,property is annexed to either City. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Coun- cilman Duffin that the request for Golden Gate Annexation 70-5 to the City of Gilroy be re-considered. Motion was not carried. IIIIIIIII - P. & R. Meet. 7/21/70 The Minutes of the 'Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 21, 1970, were noted spcifica11y, the presentation of the Pre- liminary Site Plan for Christmas Hill Park at the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of August 18, 1970. Pers. Com. Meet. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 23 and Special 7/23 & 7/27, Meeting of July 27, 1970, of the Personnel Commission were noted. 170 Personnel Director Reinsch requested Council approval for the fol10w- New positions: ing two fu11time positions included in the budget: (1) Recreation Rec. Supervi- Supervisor, Bange 28, $663 to $805; and (2) Mechanics Helper, Range sor & Mech. 26.5, $617 to $749. Motion was made by Councilman pate seconded by Helper Councilman Silva and carried that the classification for ful1time Recreation Supervisor at Range 28 be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the classification for a fu11time Mechanic's Helper at Range 26.5 be ap- proved. ~ I , ..... Lib. & Cult. Com. The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission Meeting of Meet. 7/7/70 July 7, 1970, were noted. Monthly Reports The Summary of Monthly Reports for June, 1970, was noted, dis- June, 1970 cussed and ordered f (1 ed. Disbursements June 1970 The Report of Disbursements from June 1, 1970, to and includ- ing June 30, 1970, was noted. Roadway Easement, City Administrator Wood requested conveyance by Quit-Claim Northwood #2, Deed of a roadway easement in conjunction with the development of Res.#1496 Northwood Unit No.2, and adoption of Resolution No. 1496 authorizing same. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Silva and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 1496 be waived and it be adopted. .. : , ... RESOLUTION NO. 1496 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF A QUIT-CLAIM DEED TO NORTHWOOD UNIT NO.2 IN EXCHANGE FOR NEW ACCESS ROADWAY TO CITY'S RESERVOIR IIAII. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Golf Course Loan Agree. City Administrator Wood presented an Agreement with the Gilroy Golf and Country Club for ,a loan in the amount of $12,439 for Golf Course Improvements. Motion was m~de by Councilman Kenredy seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the agreement be approved and the Mayor authorized to execute sam~. .. Budg. Amend. re: City Administrator Wood presented a request from the Director Picnic Table- of Parks & Recreation to amend Account 20C1H in the amount of $50.00 P & R Dept. to purchase a picnic table as donated by the Japanese American Citi- zens' League. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried ~pproving said request. ..... Grant re:Spanish City Administrator Wood reported on a Letter of Intent from Lang. Course the Pol ice Chief for a grant to set up a Spanish Language Course for for Police Pol ice Personnel. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Personnel Councilman Kennedy and carried authorizing appl ication of said grant. ... - ............. !""c-... ......... ....... 1 ...... Tenth St. R.R. Xing-Budget Amend. Bids re: Water Meter Pur- chases 3141 City Administrator Worn presented a request to amend Account 35C2H in the amount of $5,149 to pay for the City.s 'share of the Tenth Street Railroad Crossing. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Account 35C2H be so amended. City Administrator Wood requested approval of a low comprehen- sive bid of Rockwell Meter Co. in the maximum amount of $14,681.24 for estimated meter purchases for the coming year. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva that the bid of, Rockwell Meter Co. be approved for one year on the quoted price of $14,681.24 and that additlona1 budget amendment will be required.in, the event the total purchases under this bid exceed budgeted amount of $10,000. Set Pub. Hear. re: The City Administrator requested that a Public Hearing date Weed Abate. be set to confirm the report of the Fire Chief regarding Weed Abate- Hand Crew Chgs.ment Hand Cleaning Assessments. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez 9/8/70 seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the Public Hearing be set for September 8, 1970. Acceptance of E1 Dorado Sub. Tract 4667 Dr i veway Cu ts on Chestnut St. at rear of Walnut Ln. Subdivision Director of Public Works Henry requested acceptance of E1 Do- rado Subdivision, Tract 4667, subject to certain stipulations. Notice of Completion will be filed with the County Recorder after the Direc- tor of Public Works is satisfied with completion of the following items: (1) Completion of installation of the e1ectro1iers, street signs, and reflectors on barricades; (2) Installation of the under- ground power service shall be made concurrently with:each dwelling unit developed; (3) Concrete sidewalk and driveway aprons shall be installed with each dwelling unit developed; (4) Developer shall re- imburse the Lutheran Church for the sanitary sewer per his agreement with said Church; (5) Developer shall provide the City with a one year maintenance bond effective one year from recordation of Notice of Completion. Motion was made by Counci1mal1 Pate seconded by Coun- cilman Batrez and carried that the acceptance of E1 Dorado Subdivision Tract #4667, be approved subject to the above stipulations as out- lined by the Director of Public Works. Director of Public Works Henry requested a policy be estab- lished for driveway cuts into the rear of the lots along the new section of Chestnut Street being constructed with the Gilroy Apart- ment~ development. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City Engineeil7 be authorized to set up agreements with property owners for said driveway cuts and that property owners be required to pay the City $2.50 per lineal foot for the new curb and gutter and also be required to construct a five (5) foot sidewalk along their rear frontage prior to allowing the driveways. Rezoning Prop.- The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 892, previously E. Side of published by title and summary, Rezoning from R-3 (Low Density Mul- Town from R3 tip1e Residence) District to R-1 (Single Family Residence) District, to Rl Certain Properties Bounded on the East by City Limits, on the South Ord. #892 by Seventh and East Streets, on the West by Forest Street, and on the North by Walnut Lane Subdivision and Gilroy Apartments Develop- ment. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Counci1mal1 ~~ Kennedy and carried that the reading of Ordinance No. 892 be waived and it be adopted. """'- ,....,'''"'' - \ ORDINANCE NO. 892 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZON1NG FROM R-3 (LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE RESIDENCE) DIS- TRICT TO R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) ALL THOSE CERTAIN PROPERTIES BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE CITY :L.IMITS~ONTHE SOUTH: B,Y:,SEVENTH AND EAST STREETS, ON THE WEST BY FOREST STREET AND ON THE Nffi TH BY WALNUT LAND SUBDIVISION AND THE GILROY APARTMENTS DEVELOPMENT, EXCEPTING THOSE PROPERTIES PRESENTLY HAVING AN R-2, R-3, R-3X, or R-4 USAGE. 3142 ReD n i ng Prop. N.E. Cor. of Murray & 100F Aves. O. #893 Civil Defense Contract U. N. Day Chairman PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 1970, by the f011Qwing vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, @ The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 893, previously pub- lished by title and summary, Rezoning from ~3 (Low Density Multiple Residence) District to R-l (Single Family Residence) District, Pro- perty Located at the Northeast Corner of Murray Avenue and I.O.O.F. Avenue~ North of I.O.O.F. Avenue, Approximately 915' and East of Murray Avenue to the Existing City Limits. Motion was made by Coun- cilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the reading of Ordinance No. 893 be waived and it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 893 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MURRAY AVENUE AND I.O.O.F. AVENUE, NORTH OF I.O.O.F. AVENUE APPROXI- MATELY 915 FEET AND EAST OF MURRAY AVENUE TO EXISTING CITY LIMITS FROM R-3 (LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE RESIDENCE) DISTRICT TO R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Pate, Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth and Goodrich None None NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Discussion regarding the deletion from the 1970-71 Budget of the Civil Defense Contract with the County was continued from the last meeting. Council re-affirmed its previous decision to delete said item from the current budget. A letter from the United Nations Association requesting the appointment of a local U. N. Day Chairman was noted. Mayor Goodrich appointed Mr. John Hughan as U. N. Day Chairman. Temp. Sewer Con- A letter from Gilroy Produce Distributors, Inc. was presented nection-Gi1roy requesting extension of the temporary sewer connection to their Of- Prod. Dist. fice Trailer. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that said request be granted for a period of one (1) year. Letter re: Diversion of Gas Tax Funds City Administrator Wood presented a letter from State Senator Randolph Collier again requesting a resolution of the City of Gilroy opposing diversion of gasoline tax. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Cou~ i1man Batrez and carried that Senator Col- lier's letter be tabled. Mini-Minutes Plan. The Mini-Minutes of the Planning Policy Committee of Santa Pol. Com. Clara County meeting of July 23, 1970, were noted. Meet. 7/23/70 Minutes of Plan. The Minutes of the Planning Po1bv Committee of Santa Clara Pol. Com. County Meeting of July 23, 1970, were noted. Meet. 7/23/70 Taxicab Permit, A request from James Jones for a taxicab permit and change of J. Jones ownership of Gilroy Taxi Co. was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that said request be approved. Councilman Wentworth commended Director of Public Works Henry on the excellent job of striping and painting of curbs throughout IIlIIIII ... ~ ..... .... .... ... .. ~ \ - - ... """"~'4 - r, I , .....J /"""""1 ~ [ , '"', " ........ So. Co. Fire Conso 1 i dati on Study Comm i s s i on Apptm'ts 3143 the City. Councilman Pate reported on the recent meeting re: the South County Fire Conso1 idation District Study. Councilman Silva inquired about the weed condition of the lot at Fifth and Hanna Streets. Staff was instructed to investigate said condition. Discussion was had on whether or not those nominated to var- ious commissions should be told what the vote count is. Discussion was also had on the manner and policy of selecting commissioners. Northside Pk. Councilman Batrez inquired as to the progress of the develop- ment of Northside Park. City Administrator Wood reported that the last occupant moved out last week and a grant application has been filed for development of said Park~ Signals: Miller Director of Public Works Henry reported that the contractor & First Sts. is having difficulty in obtaining a controller for the signal system at Miller Avenue .and First Street at Wayland Lane. City BBQ Christmas Hill Pk. Pkg. Element I nter-C i ty Counci 1 Meet. 8/6/70 Outside Sewer Connections re: Gi1.-M.H. Sewer Line Marcella Ave. Annex. Adjournment Assistant City Administrator Reinsch reported that the City Barbecue is scheduled for August 15, 1970, and requested the assist- ance of Counci1members in serving. Director of Parks & Recreation Ayer requested approval of the Parking Element of the Master Plan for Christmas Hill Park. Discus- sion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Coun- cilman Duffin and carried that the Parking Element of the Master Plan for Christmas Hill Park be approved so that work may begin in August. Mayor Goodrich noted the presence of Planning Commissioner Dale Stephenson. It was noted that twelve (12) reservations were made for the Inter-City Council Meeting of August 6, 1970, at the Novitiate Winery, Los Gatos. City Administrator Wood reqyested .permission to set up a meet- ing with City of Morg~n Hill Officials to form a policy regarding outside sewer connections to the Gilroy-Morgan Hill Sewer Trunk Line. Discussion was had regarding a policy for proposed annexations 'ofout1ying territories and whether a procedure should be estab1 ished whereby Council approval or dis-approva1 could be indicated prior to presentation to LAFCO. Councilman Pate suggested that the City contact LAFCO andre- quest that they defer a decision regarding the Marcella Avenue Annexa- tion until a meeting with Morgan Hill regarding outside sewer hook- ups is held. The City Attorney suggested that the City get facts and figures on the growth and development of the City and outlying areas from the Stanford Research Institute. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Pate that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, August 4, 1970, at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, r:LL~ (!. ~ Deputy City Clerk