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Minutes 1970/12/21 3188 Roll Call Minutes Bids re: Pol ice Vehicle Pub.Hear.re: 70-71 Weed Abatement Gilroy, Cal ifornia December 21, 1970 The Regu 1 ar Meet i ng of the G i 1 roy City Counc i,l was ca 11 ed to order by His Honor Mayor 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. S i 1 va, Everett C. Wen.tworth., and Norman B. Goodrich. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 7, 1970 were approved as mailed and recorded. Purchasing Agent Reinsch reported on the following bids re- ceived on December 17, 1970 for. one (1) police sedan: 1) Byers-White Corp. - $3,.134.25; 2) Marx Chevrolet-Buick - $3,173.21; 3) Bob Lynch Ford - $3,222.76. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the low bid of Byers-White Corp. in the amount of $3,134.25 for one pol ice sedan be approved and awarded. " The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Pu~ ic Hearing on the 1970-71 Weed Abatement Program. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audienc~ wishing to speak for or against said program. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Resolution ~;--.... ......... Marcella Ave. Annex. 70-7 3189 No. 1536 Ordering Destruction of Weeds was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Pate that Resolution No. 1536 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1536 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INSTRUCTING THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ABATE NUISANCE ARISING OUT OF WEEDS GROWING UPON LOTS OR IN FRONT OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GILROY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 754. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of December, 1970, by the followin.g vote: AYES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, City Administrator Wood noted a request from petitioners to continue said annexation petition (Ernest Bellezza, et al) for 75.555 acres of property located in the vicinity of Marcella Avenue and Leavesley Road ("Marcella Avenue Annex. 70-]11) to January 18, 1971 Regular Council Meeting. Council had no objection to same. Library & Culture The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission1s Regular Meet. Meeting of December 1, 1970 were noted. 12/ 1/70 Personnel Com. Report 12/ 1 7/70 ,.,..,..,.... P & R Com. Report 12/15/70 .... The Report of the Personnel Commission's Meeting of December 17, 1970 was noted. Discussion was had in regard to the classifica- tion of Senior Account Clerk. The Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission's Meeting of December 15, 1970 was noted. Discussion was had in regard to the Street Tree Ordinance. Salary Increases City Administrator Wood recommended the following Merit Step Salary Increases for the following City Employees: Joseph Young, Util ity Man - Range 25, from Step "A", $573 to Step "B" $602 (ef- fective December 1, 1970); and Francisco Castro, Util ity Man - Range 25 from Step "C11 $631 to Step "D" $663; Kenneth Maxwell, Patrolman - Range 30, Step "A" $731 to Step "B" $767; and Michael J. Pel 1 in, Pol ice Cadet,.. Range 19, Step "B" $449 to Step "C" $472, effective January 1, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that said merit step salary increases be approved. Mantelli Annex. 70-14 N.Side Park add'l land acquisition :....._-~-..... Reservoir Site "B" Acq. Fire Head- quarters Station City Administrator Wood reported on an annexation application filed with the Local Agency Formation Commission to be known as "Mantell i No.2 Annexation 70-14 to the Ci ty of Gi 1 roy." Counci 1 had no objection to the filing of said application. City Administrator Wood presented a Supplementary Report in regard to a parcel of land adjoining Northside Park (Deanda Property) noting three (3) proposals for the future alignment of Hanna Street extension as requested by Council. Discussion was had on the matter. Council noted that all three proposals affect said parcel, and that Council decision as to said proposed alignment will be decided at a future date. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Counc il- man Batrez and carried that Staff be authorized to submit a minimum bid of $2,500 for purchase of said Deanda parcel. City Administrator Wood reported on the acquisition of Reser- voi r "B". Motion was made by Counci Iman Pate seconded by Counci Iman Wentworth and carried that Staff be authorized to accept title of said land acquisition and that a letter of thanks be written the OIConnell fami ly for this donation to the ci ty. Mr. Robert Wong, AlA, presented the plans and specifications for the new (ire ~eadquarters Station requesting author,ization to call 3190 P & R Budget Amendmt 20C2 Proj. #566 Ord.#902 re: rezoning N. Farrell Ave. Ord. #903 re: rezoning adj. Golden Gate Avenue Ord.#904 re: rezoning Gen try Corp. bids for same. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Co.unci lman Duffin seconded by Counci Iman Wentworth and carri.ed that the plans and specifications as presented for the new Fire Head- quarters Station be approved and that authorization be given for the call for bids on January 18, 1971; contract to be awarded at the February 1, 1971, Counci.l Meeting. .. ... A report on the funding of Parks and Recreation Department's Beautification Project was presented requesting a Budget Amendment to Account 20C2 in the amount of $7,820. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the 1970-71 Budget be amended to increase Account 20C2 in the amount of $7,820 as requested. .... Heard Report on a Proposal to Obtain Rights of Entries in Cooperation with Flood Control Project No. 566. Discussion was had in regard to said matter. Motion was made by Counci lman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to proceed with said proposal as outlined. - Ordinance No. 902 rezoning from "C-2" and "R-4" to "R-l" a parcel of land located approximate.1y 850 feet north of Farrell Avenue on the west side and adjacent to Monterey Street was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Pate that Ordinance No. 902 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 902 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING A 16.44 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 850 FEET NORTH OF FARRELL AVENUE ON THE WEST SIDE OF MONTEREY HIGHWAY FROM C2 AND R4 DISTRICTS TO Rl DISTRICT TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth and Goodrich None None .... Pate, Silva, - NOES: ABS ENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ordinance No. 903 rezoning from R-4 to Rl, 27.5 acres located north of and adjacen~ to Golden Gate Avenue was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth that Ordinance No. 903 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 903 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING A 27.5 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MONTEREY ROAD AND GOLDEN GATE AVENUE FROM R4 DISTRICT TO Rl DISTRICT TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, worth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, Went- Ordinance No. 904 rezoning from "l-Z" to "M_21I, 14.92 acres located south of and adjacent to Pacheco Pass Highway known as Gentry Corp. was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva that Ordinance No. 904 be adopted. . ... .... ORDINANCE NO. 904 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING A 14.92 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PACHECO PASS HIGHWAY OWNED By'GENTRY CORPORATION FROM IZ DISTRICT TO ... M2 DISTRICT TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND ITS CURRENT USE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1970, by the following ... vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodrich . NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Ord. #905 re: rezoning Gilroy Foods ~",A ~."..'''* ........ Comm i s s i on appoint- ments I - 71 to 1-75 .~,,'"'''*' - ".,.. ...... i.. ,.... Res.#1537 Demo 1 i t i on cabins-7th & East Sts. 1 3191 Ordinance No. 905 rezoning from "L_z" to IM_2", 27.178 acres located south of and a~ acent to Pacheco Pass Highway, known as Gilroy Foods, Inc. was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Duffin that Ordinance No. 905 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 905 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDLNG THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING A 27.178 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PACHECO PASS HIGHWAY OWNED BY ,GILROY FOODS, INC. FROM IZ DISTRICT TO M2 DISTRICT TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND ITS CURRENT USE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: The Mayor noted that this was the time to appoint City Com- missioners to terms expiring January I, 1971. The Mayor noted that Mr. Howard Smith, Library and Culture Commissioner was el igible for reappointment. Motion was made 'by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that Mr. Howard Smith be reappointed as Library and Culture Commissioner for a full four year term expiring January I, 1975; the Mayor reported that Mrs. Edmund H. Richard, Jr. has declined a reappointment on said Commission, and that the following names were submitted for said replacement: John Porter, Ruth Habing and Mrs. Otmar Silberstein. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth and seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that Mr. John Porter be appointed as Library and Culture Commissioner for a full four year term expiring January 1, 1975; the Mayor noted that Mr. Floyd Serrano, Parks and Recreation Commissioner was eligible for reappointment. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that Mr. Floyd Serrano be reappointed as Parks and RecreationCommfssioner for a full four year term expiring January 1, 1975; the Mayor noted that Mr. Masaru Kunimura had served two full terms and was not eligible for reappointment on the Parks and Recreation Commission and submitted the following names for his replacement: Frank Ginelli, Gerald McConnon, Robert I nfe 1 i se, and Dan Matranga. Motion was made by Counc i lman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried.that :Mr. Frank Ginelli be appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioner fora full fur jiear, term expiring January I, 1975. The Mayor noted that Mr. Donald Dillehay was eligible for reappointment on the Personnel Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth end carried that Mr. Donald Dillehay be reappointed Personnel Com- missioner for a full four year term expiring January 1, 1975. The Mayor noted that Mr. Joseph Gubser Jr. had declined a reappointment on the Personnel Commission and submitted the name of Mr. Don Gallagher for said replacement. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Mr. Donald Gall~gher be appointed Personnel Commissioner for a four year term expiring January lr 1975. The Mayor noted that Planning Commissioners Dale Stephenson and Dennis DeSellwere eligible for r.eappointment to said Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Mr. Dale Stephenson be ap- pointed for a four year term on the Planning Commission expJring January 1, 1975. Motion was made by Counci lman .Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Mr. Dennis DeBell be appointed to a four year term on the Planning Commission expiring January 1, 1975. City Administrator Wood presented a Resolution Ordering Demo- lition of cabins at SeNenth and East Streets. Councilman Wentworth did not enter into the discussion nor vote on the following resolu- tion due to a confLict of interest since he is employed by the South Valley Refuse Disposal Co., Inc. who was awarded. the bid for demoli- tion of said cabins. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Counci lman Duff i,n that Resolution No. 1537 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1537 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PURSUANT TO THE PROVIS ION OF THE UNIFORM .aUILDING CODE. 3192 Ord. #906 re: tax i fares Foley & Burk Carnival Request Plan.Policy Com. Exec. Com. Meeting Annual Report Civil Defense Street Sweeper Budget Amend. Motor Sweeper & Spl. Servo Officer Positions Res.#1538 re: Prop. acq. NIS ide Pk. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1970, by the following. vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wentworth .. NOES: ABSENT: - Ordinance No. 906 Amending Section 23.3 (1) of the City Code increasing the maximum taxicab ,fares for the first 1/5 mile from 50~ t060~ was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Pate that Ordinance No. 906 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 906 ... AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 23.3 (1) OF THE ... CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TAXICAB FARES SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM- FARE OF SIXTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST ONE-FIFTH MILE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin~ Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth and Goodrich NOES: COUNC IIj MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None A letter from Foley & Burk Shows for a Carnival Pe~mit June 2, 1971 through June 6, 1971 was presented. Council tabled said request to determine if said carnival ~uld conflict with the local Bonanza Day Celebration. The Minutes of the Planning Policy Committee of Santa Clara County Executive Committeels Meeting of November 12,1970 were noted. , ~' The 1969-70 Annual Report of Civil Defense Office of Santa Clara County was noted, copies of same submitted with the Council Members. Agenda. 11IIIII . ... Staff reported that the .used Street Sweeper from the City of Santa Clara had been examined and recommended approval of the pur- chase of said vehicle in the amount of $785.00 which included sales tax. Motion was made by Counci lman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman Pate and carried that Staff be authorized to purchase said used Street Sweeper as recommended and that the 1970-71 Budget be amended to increase account 28cl in the amount of $785.00 to allow for said purchase. City Administrator Wood recommended that the positions of Motor Sweeper and Special Service Officer be util ized by different employees as the need arises in these categories rather than a separate classification in the Pay Plan as. previously recommended by Council Committee for the Classification Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Staff be authorized to util ize present employees in the Motor Sweeper and Special Service Officer capacities as differentials rather than a separate classification for each. City Administrator Wood presented a resolution in regard to a Deed Restriction in a parcel acquisition for Northside Park. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth that ResolutiDn No. 1538 be adopted. IIIllII .... RESOLUTION NO. 1538 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING A DEED. RESTR I CT ION UNDER ACQU I SIT IONS FOR NORTHS I DE PARK IMPROVEMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR PARK USE ONLY, IN ACCORD WITH H.U.D. POLICY AND REGULATIONS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: 11IIII - '. NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Foley & Burk Carnival ......-; Res.#1539 Bids re: 10th St. Imp. /F' -"';& ......... , . Trans. Policy Com. Report Community Xmas Message , , JIl!""'c",""" ........ Economic & Social Op- portun i ties Dev. Agree. re: Standard 0 i 1 N.E. corner of 10th t Mont. Quarry Use Permit Church & Llagas Ave. l.>~ Plan. Com. representa- tive Adjournment 3193 Assistant City Administrator Reinsch reported that he was un- able to contact the local Bonanza Committee regarding dates in 1971 for their annual celebration. Council further tabled the request of Foley & Burk for a Carnival in June 1971 to determine information regarding proposed 1971 Bonanza Day Celebration. Ci ty Admin'istrator Wood presented Resolution No. 1539 Call ing for Blds on the s~le of Improvement Bonds for Tenth Street Improve- ment District, Project 1970-4 on January 18, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu- tion No. 1539 be ~dopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1539 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - TENTH STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1970-4. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st day of December, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Councilman Pate reported on the present status of the Transit System proposal of the Transportation Policy Committee for Santa Clara County, noting same proposed to be scheduled for the June 1972 Ballot at the Primary Election. Councilman Batrez recommended publication of a Special Council Christmas Message in the local newspaper. Motion was made by Counci linan Batrez seconded by Counci lman Wentworth and carried that a Proclamation on behalf of the Council be issued to the community for success in 1971 and support local merchants; for December 23, 1970, publication in the Gilroy Dispatch. Councilman Batrez recommended that the Council recognize the Chairman and Board Members of the Economic and Social Opportunities, Inc. for their recent funding program on behalf of their efforts. The Mayor instructed the City Attorney to draft said letter at Councilman Batrezl request in regard to said matter to be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the Council. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented a Development Agreement with Standard Oil Company for improvements at the northeast corner of Tenth and Monterey Streets with the stipula- tion that the <Dnditions in the Conditional Use Permit be complied with. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva~ and carried that the Development Agreement with Standard Oil Company as presented be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. City Administrator Wood reported on the County Planning Commission1s approval of a Quarry Use Permit at Church and Llagas Avenues apparently to be used in the construction of the South Santa Clara Valley Freeway. The potential infiltration and aesthe- tic problems this would cause were discussed by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the Director of Public Works-City Engr. be authorized to appeal this matter to the Board of Supervisors in the event no other agency makes such an appeal; that if other agencies make said appeal that the City join in appealing the approval of the use of said barrow pit during construction of the freeway. The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commission represen- tative Stephenson and congratulated him on his reappointment to the Planning Commission for an additional full term. The Mayor wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and informed Mayor Protempore Duffin that he would be absent at the January 4, 1971 regular meeting of the City Council requiring Mayor Protempore Duffin to preside at said meeting. At 9:50 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted,