Minutes 1971/06/07
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Certificate
Minutes
Introduotion
Pub.Hear.re:
Prezoning
to H-C
(Barberi) prop.
S .Mon t. St.
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Gilroy, California
June 7, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to'
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00'p.m.
Present: Council Members: Fred P. Batrez, George T. Duffin, John
E. Pate, Anthony C. Silvij, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: John Hughan.
The Mayor presented Pedro Altamirano, Water Pollution Control
Plant Operator, Grade IV, with a certificate from the California Water
Pollution Control Association.
Councilman Hughan entered and took his seat at the Council table
at 8:03 p.m.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 17, 1971 were
approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor recognized Kathy Cooper, Editor of the Gilroy News
Herald newspaper, who took her seat at the Press table.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
public hearing on a Prezoning Request of John Barberi to H-C (Highway
Commercial) District at the east side of South Monterey Street adjacent
to the existing City Limits, containi'ng 4.11 acres.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry explained the prezon-
ing request and location of same. He also explained the proposal for the
service station proposed for a portion of said property, notiHg that same
was for informational purposes only and that same would be presented to
the Planning Commission.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposal. Mr. Dan Christoupolas, representing
Mr. John Barberi addressed the Council, and f'lJrther explained the pro-
posal for said location.
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Motion was made by Counci lman Duffin seconded by Counci Iman Pate
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
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Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived, that it
be introduced and published by title and summary. The City Attorney pre-
sented and read the title of said proposed ordinance.
Plan.Com.
Report
6/3/71
Meet i ng
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 3, 1971 was
presented informing the Council of the Commissionsl progress in regard to
removal of local business signs in violation of the Sign Ordinance and pre-
senting a proposed Swimming Pool Ordinance.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to include the minor
cha changes as requested in regard to Swimming Pools.
City Administrator Wood noted the Schematic Plan for Northside Park
presented to the Planning Commission for review. Discussion was had in re-
gard to said proposed plan. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer further
explained said proposal. Council requested that said plan be revised accord-
ing to recommendations of the Commission prior to setting a Public Hearing
on same in order for Council to be satisfied with a plan for said Park prior
to presenting same before the public.
P.& R.Com. The Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May
Report 18, 1971 was noted.
5/18/71 Meet.
Lib.& Culture The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of May
Com.Meet.4, 1971 were noted. City Administrator Wood noted the increase in book
5/4/71 circulation. Councilman Hughan noted that he knew of a museum case avail-
able. City Administrator Wood requested that he contact the Purchasing
Agen~ in regard to sam~.
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Personnel Com. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of June 3, 1971
Meet. was noted informing Council of the continued Public Hearing of June 9, 1971
6/3/71 in regard to Dennis Daly, Patrolman and of the Personnel exams recently
being conducted.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to accommodate
interested persons present in the audience.
A letter was presented and read in apprec~a~ion to a local youth
(Bob Heckert) for assistance to an infant suffering convulsions. The Mayor
and Councilmen pe~sonally congratulated Mr. Heckert for his heroric deed.
Monthly
Repo rts
Apri I
.1971
The Summary of Monthly Reports of April, 1971 were noted. Discus-
sion was had in regard to the number of public players vs. amount of green
fees collected for the same period in regard to the Gilroy Golf Course. City
Administrator Wood noted that he would check same.
Councilman Batrez inquired of reports of water samples not Qeing,
presented to the Council. The Mayor informed Councilman Batrez that Council
previously requested that water samples reports of a routine matter not be
brought befo~e the Co~ncil.
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Disburse- The Report of Disbursements from May 1, 1971 through May 31, 1971
ments was noted and discussed. .
1971-72
Budget
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City Administrator Wood introduced the 1971-72 Budget noting that
said report was accompanied by a Development Fee Proposal. Motion was made
by Counci Iman Hughan seco,nded .by Counci Iman Pate and carried that a Publ ic
Hearing of June 21, 1971 be set in regard to said 1971-72 prQPosed Budget.
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Eastside
Park
Executive
S es s i on
Li bra ry
Site
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City Administrator Wood pr.esented a prQPo.sal for Eastsjde Park site.
Discussion wa~ had in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City Administrator con-
tact the property owner of the proposed site in regard to same and report
back to Counci 1 when the property ownerls thinking on the matter is.ob.ta.ined.
It was noted by Staff that the proposal for the application for a grant had
to be completed by June 30, 1971; that said property owner was presently out
of the country.
Council had no object to the request of City Administrator Wood for
an Executive Session following the regular agenda to review the current
status of Employer-Employee Meet and Confer Meetings.
Mr. Robert Wong, Architect, presented and explained a Prel iminary
Site Plan for the new Library. Discussion was had in regard to same..
Council requested changes in said plan in regard to parking within the
proposed complex and were opposed to parking solely at the rear of all
proposed buildings.
Res.#1574-10th Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry recommended accepting
St. Imp. Tenth Street Improvement District - Project 1970-4 and requested authoriza-
Proj.70-4 tion to file a notice of completion on said project. Resolution No. 1574
was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1574 be waived and that it be
adopted.
Mesa Rd.
Grade
Res .#1575
re:Weed
Aba tee
Contract
RESOLUTION NO. 1574
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE
OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION - TENTH STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROJECT
NO. 1970..4.
PASSED AND ADOPTIED this 7th day of June, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: OJUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez,. Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and
Goodrich.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry requested that the
Resolution of Intention to Change Mesa Road Grade along the Mesa Road
Ranch be tabled. Council had no objection to same.
Fire Chief Brittain recommended extending the Weed Abatement
Contract with C. J. Simms, Jr. for an additional year, as provided for
under the present contract as a Council option. Resolution No. 1575 ex-
tending.said contract from January I, 1972 to December 31, 1972 was pre-
sented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 1575 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1575
RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR WEED ABATEMENT WITH C.J. SIMMS, JR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this,7th day of June,. 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodr i ch.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
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Plan.Pmlicy The Mini Minutes of the Planning Policy Committee Meeting of May
Com.Meet. 27, 1971 were noted. Representative Pate noted adoption of the Joint
5/27/71 Housing Element to be referred to the various cities for similar adoption
of same.
Trans.Policy The Minutes of the Transportation Policy Committee Meeting of May
Com.Meet. 12, 1971 were noted.
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Water Press. A letter in regard to a one year warranty inspection of the Gilroy
Proj.-ll Water Pressurization Project - Phase II was noted.
S.C.Co.Fire A letter in regard to the Final Report on IIFire Protection Op~ra-
Protection tion in Santa Clara Countyll was noted.
Opera t i on
Solicitation Councilman Pate explained the Report of the Solicitation Committee
Committee included with the Council agenda. Discussion was had in regard to same.
ESO Report Councilman Batrez explained a Report on the status of the Economic
and Social Opportunities, Inc. presented with the Council agenda.
Intro.Ord.
re:Water
Servi ce
Chg.
The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed ordinance
providing for water charges to be establ ished by resolution. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the
reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and
pub 1 ished by title and summary.
Senate Bill City Administrator Wood reported on a proposed Senate BilJ No~
No. 249 249. Personnel Director Reinsch further explained said Bill and noted
that upon adoption the City would have alternate methods of funding its
portion of retirement payments for City employees. Discussion was had
in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council-
man Duffin and carr~ed that the City be authorized to proceed with the
111980 Funding alternateI' if Senate Bill No. 249 is adopted. Councilman
S tou t voted IIno" on the mot i on.
AB 1617
City Administrator Wood presented a request from the League of
California Cities in regard to the Citys. position of AB No. 1617, which
wou 1 d a 11 ow ta?< i n g ba r d r inks..
Reimbursement City Administrator Wood noted that the City was in receipt of
Agree. re: the Development Fees for Pacific Western Mobile Estates and informed
Walk Corp. Council that through a previous Agreement with Walk Corporation for sewer
and Water Improvements adjacent to the Trailer Park development, a. por-
tion of said fees would be reimbursed (approximately $4,500.00) to Bol-
lenbacher & Kelton formerly Walk Corporation, due to the fact that deve-
lopment occurred wi thin 10 years of the installation of said improvements.
AB 1617
Pieters-
Wheeler
Seed Co.
Adjourned
The City Attorney further e?<plained the proposed Assembly Bill
J617. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried that the City support said Assembly Bill No. 1617.
Fire Chief Brittain presented a photograph of. the recent Pieter~
Wheeler Seed Company fire noting that said fire can be compared with the
cannery fire of the 1930sl.
At 11: 10 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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