Minutes 1970/09/08
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Gilroy, California
September 8, 1970
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The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:04 p.m.
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Present: Council Members: Fred P. Batrez, Mark E. Kennedy, John
E. Pate, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Members; George T. Duffin and Anthony C. Silva.
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Minutes
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 1970 and Ad-
journed Regular Meetings of August 26, 1970 and September 2, 1970 were
approved as mailed and recorded.
Pub. Hear. re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
Weed Abatethe Public Hearing Confirming the Report of the Fire Chief in regargd to
Res.#1508 Weed Abatement. He asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposed,$pecial Assessments. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience. The Report of the Fire Chief was
noted. Resolution No. 1508 Confirming the Report and Providing for
Special Assessments was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Went-
worth seconded by Councilman Kennedy that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth
that the reading of Resolution No. 1508 be waived and that it be adopted~
RESOLUTION NO. 1508
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCI L OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE REPORT
OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY, THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE
CAUSED BY THE GROWING OF WEEDS AND ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY
OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE ASSESSMENTS
AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1970, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Kennedy, Pate, Wentwort~, and Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin and Silva
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Plan. Com.
Reports
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of August 20,
1970 was presented and explained by City Administrator Wood noting with-
drawal of a petition of Commercial Lease Association for a Planned Unit
Development located at the southeast corner of Leavesley'Road and Forest
Street, containing 11.17 acres; noted approval of a Conditional Use Per-
mit to Tri-State Engineering Company, representing Douglas Oil Company
to all~ a service station located at the southeast corner of Hecker
Pass Road and Westwood Drive subject to certain conditions; recommended
rezoning from "R-111 to IR-3" property of Woodside Homes located south
of and adjacent to Hecker Pass Road approximately 520 feet west of
Westwood Drive, containing 2.06 acres. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate seconded by Councilman Batrez and carried that a Public Hearing of
October 5, 1970 be set for said rezoning request.
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Pub.Hear.
rezoning
Woodside
Homes Prop. The Planning Commission Report further noted granting of a
Conditional Use Permit of G. L. Standish Co., Inc., to allow an IR3"
use in a "Cl" District subject to minor architectural changes, said
property located 164 feet north of First Street on the west side of
Hanna Street; noted granting of a Condition Use Permit to Foodmaker
Inc. to allow a free standing sign at the southwest corner of Monterey
and First Streets; noted a conti.nued Public Hearing before the Com-
mission to September.3, 1970 for a rezoning request of Samuel R. Spencer
for a Planned Unit Development from "IZ" to "RI" District located
we sterly of and adjacent to Mesa Road northerly of Gavilan Junior
College, containing 24.1 acres; and noting a pUblic Hearing before the
Commission of September 3, 1970 re: Parking Requirements for Multiple
Dwe 11 ings.
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City Administrator Wood presented the Report of the Planning
Commission Meeting of September 3, 1970 noting a continued Public
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Pub.Hear. re:
Sec. 53.2
amendment
re: Parking
requirements
Lib. & Cult.
Minutes
P.&R. Com.
Report
Personne 1
Com.
Report
Gr i evance
Hearing
Monthly
Reports
Vending Mach.
Ord.
Beer & Wine
Li cense
Transfer
Annexat ion
Request-
Brundage
Tammi
Maniken
Hearing before the Commission to October I, 1970 on a rezoning request
of Samuel R. Spencer for a Planned Unit Development from "I_Z" to IIR_l"
District located westerly of and adjacent to Mesa Road northerly of
Gavilan Junior College conaining 24.1 acres; noting granting of a
Conditional Use Permit to Robert L. Adams representing Bob.s Hancock
Service to operate a service station and tire shop at 7998 Monterey
Street subject to certain conditions; recommending amendment to Section
53.2 of the Zoning Ordinance for parking requirements for multiple'
dwellings.
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Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that a Public Hearing date of October 5, 1970 be
set for said proposed amendment to Section 53.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning Commission report further noted approval of plans
for the Standard Oil Company service station located at the corner of
Monterey and Tenth Streets subject to fencing along the north 1 ine
and additional planting along the fence; and noting appointment of Mr.
Art Verissimo as Liaison Officer to attend meetings of the Planning Com-
mission representing the School Board, replacing Dr. James Neilson.
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The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
August 4, 1970 were noted.
Councilman Pate commented on the Light Opera activities spon-
sored by the Library and Culture Commission.
The Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
August 18, 1970 was noted.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of August 27,
1970, was presented and explained by City Administrator Wood, recom-
mending a salary adjustment of 5% above any merit increase due Sgt.
Wilson upon his anniversary date of November 1, 1970 noting the Com-
missions. reconsideration of said grievance matter following the
Grievance Hearing on same. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded
by Councilman Kennedy and carried that a Grievance Hearing be set for
September 21, 1970 on said matter.
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The Personnel Commission Report further noted the Commission's
recommendation for adoption of the Classification Study Plan. The
Mayor appointed Councilman Kennedy, Wentworth, and Pate to study the
said Classification Study Plan for report and recommendation on same.
The Summary of the Monthly Reports of July, 1970 was noted and
typographical error of the number of Volunteer Fire Calls, noting that
there were six (6) rather than one (1) as stated on the report.
A protest of Mr. Frank Borowski in regard to the City Vending
Machine Ordinance was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that said protest be
denied and that Mr. Borowski be notified of said Council action.
A Report on a request for Transfer of a Beer and Wine License
at Fling.s Pizza, 303 First Street to Jasinsky and Lamon Enterprises
Inc., was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by
Councilman Pate and carried Staff be authorized to advise the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board that the City has no objections to said transfer.
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The request of Mr. C. R. Brundage for annexation of property to
the City of Gilroy was tabled to await Mr. Brundage1s presence.
A Report on Donations for a Tammi Maniken for the Fire Depart-
ment was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by
Councilman Pate and carried that said donations be deposited to the
General Fund and a budget amendment to Account 15B8 be allowed to cover
said expenditure of the Tammi Maniken.
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Santa Teresa
Express-
way
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Pr i nceva 11 e
St.Paving
Proj.
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Ord. #897
Sec. 6. 11
re:Fire
Zones
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Pajaro River
Basin
Study
Claim re:
Accident
Parade of
Champions
County Bi-
monthly
Newletter
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Minutes-S.C.
Co. Plan.
Exec. Com.
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Financing
Letter
S. C. Co.
Trans.
Policy Com.
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City Administrator Wood noted a Request of the Board of Super-
visors for an amendment to Resolution No. 1466 Relinquishing a Portion
of Santa Teresa Expressway Within the City Limits to County of Santa
Clara, noting an error in the original dimensions of said right-of-way.
City Administrator Wood further recommended continuance of said matter
at the request of a property owner1s attorney not receiving notice and
being unable to be present at this meeting. The Mayor continued said
matter to the September 21, 1970 Council Meeting.
City Administrator Wood presented a request of the Director of
Publ~c Works for acceptance of Princevalle Street Paving Project subject
to completion of minor items. Motion was made 9Y Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that said project be ac-
cepted subject to completion of certain items and that the Director of
Public Works be directed to file the notice of completion of said
project. .
Ordinance No. 897 amending Section 6.11 of the City Code re-
garding Fire Zone No.2 was presented by the City Attorney, noting that
said ordinance had previously been introduced and publ ished by title
and summary. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Coun -
ci Iman Wentworth that Ordinance No. .897 be adopted
ORDINANCE NO. 897
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 6.11 OF THE GILROY
~lTY COD~ BYc,jNClUDING IN FIRE ZONE NO.2 ALL TERRITORY NOW ZONED
EITHER PO; Cl OR C2 DISTRICT AND AUTOMATICALLY PLACING IN SAID FIRE
ZONE ANY TERRITORY WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE PLACED IN ANY OF SAID DESIG-
NATED ZONING DISTRICTS. ,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 1970, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCJL M~MB~RS; Batrez, Kennedy, Pate, Wentworth, and Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL, MEMBERS: Duffin and Silva
City Administrator Wood presented a request for adoption of a
Resolution on a Water Quality and Supply Study.of the Pajaro River
Basin. Council tabled action on same in order to hear a report and
recommendation on same from Councilman Silva.
A letter Claim in regard to an accident involving a City Police
Vehicle on August 18, 1970 was presented. Motion was made by Council-
man Wentworth seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that said claim
bederlied and referred to the City.s Insurance Carrier and City Attorney.
A Request for Participation in the Parade of Champions on ap-
proximately October 4, 1970, was noted. City Administrator noted
that the Bonanza Day Committee would be contacted to determine if they
wished to participate in said event.
The Bi-monthly Newsletter of County of Santa Clara Planning
Department, No. 55, July, 1970 was noted.
The Mini-Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Com-
mittee's Executive Committee Meeting of August 27, 1970 were noted.
The Municipal Financing Letter, No. 30, August 31, 1970 from
Stone & Youngberg, Consultants was noted.
The Minutes of Santa Clara County Transportation Policy Com-
mi ttee Meeting of August 12, 1970, were noted.,
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Co. Agree.
Library
Bonds
City Limit
Sign re-
I oca t ion
Water Samples
Parking Area-
Sno-White
Drive In
Library Bldg.
Annexat ion -
Brundage
re: City Administrator Wood reported that the Board of Supervisors
authorized an amendment to the Agreement to allow the City to offer
Library Bonds for sale for a term not to e~ceed 25 years. Council was
in favor of proceeding to offer said bonds for a 20 year term, with a
25 year term alternate. City Administrator Wood ~oted that a resolu-
tion calling for sald bonds on same would be presented at the next
regular Counci1 Meeting.
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Councilman Pate noted that to date the northerly City Limit
Sign had not been moved to the Correct City Limit location as previously
requested.
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Councilman Batrez inquired of receipt of water samples taken
by Santa Clara County Health Department. City Administrator Wood
noted that Council previously requested that only unsatisfactory water
samples be presented and that to date no such samples had been received.
Councilman Batrez suggested realignment of the parking area in
the lot of Sno~White Drive In and on the street adjacent to said
business to attempt to eliminate accidents occurring at said inter-
sec t i on.
Councilman Kennedy inquired al:out painting of the wood trim at
the Library Building. City Administrator Wood noted that same was the
respon~ibllity of the County; that the County Librarian assured the
City that same would be accomplished; that he would again contact the
County in re9ard to same.
The Mayor called upon Mr. C. R. Brundage in regard to a request
for annexation. It was noted that Mr. Brundage1s Planner was not
present and that he is expected to be present soon.
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Councilman Kennedy noted that he would not enter into the dis-
cussion of said proposed annexation nor take part in Council action on
same due to his personal interest in said property.
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League of Calif. The Mayor noted the League of Cal ifornia Cities-Peninsula Divi-
Cities- sion BBQ Dinner Meeting of September 17, 1970 at Lake Pilarcitos in
Meet. San Mateo County.
Plan. Com.
Rep.
Annexa t ion -
Brundage
The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commissioner Repre-
sentative Chiesa. Mr. Chiesa noted that he had nothing to report to
Council at this time.
Mr. Brundage addressed the Counc i 1 in regard to his reques t for
annexation of property adjacent to the City Golf Course on Hecker Pass
Highway.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on same noting that
the proposed development for said property would be a five star mobile
. home park. Discussion was had by Council in regard to same. Council
noted that extension of the sewerage facilities required for said
development would be at the Developer's Expense. Mr. Brundage noted
that he was aware of this requirement~ III
Planning Commissioner Representative Chiesa noted that the ...
City could not affort to allow development of mobile home trailer
parks planned with 100% family occupation, since property taxes for
mobile homes would not realize the same revenue as residential proper-
ties.
Councilman Pate noted that he wa~ not in favor of annexation
of territories to the north and east of the present City Limits but ..
had no objection to annexation of territories to the west and southerly
City Limits. Discussion was had in regard to same. ...
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Mr. Carl Anglan, Land Planner of Campbell, representing Mr.
C. ~. Brundage, addres~ed the Council and explained the type of develop-
men i proposed for the property.across from the City Go If Course to be
owned by Mr. C. R. Brundage. It was noted that the Goldsmith property
on Hecker Pass Highway is anticipated to be included in the proposed
annexation; and noted by Mr. Bill Starritt, local realtor, that the
Goldsmith property would continue the same use on the property follow-
ing annexation.
Councilman Wentworth sugg~sted that the Director of Publ ic
Works-City Engineer investigate the possibility of an outfall sewer
line along the creek, a major line 1811 or 24" main to service all
laterals and development along the creek and connect to one of the
City's present outfall Sewer lines.
Council had no objection to the proposed annexation and
development of a roobile home trailer park at said location, but took
no action on same and tabled said matter to the September 21, 1970
Council Meeting to determine if Council Members Duffin and Silva have
any objection to said proposal.
At 9:30 p.m~ the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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