Minutes 1971/09/07
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Roll Call
Intro. emp.
Minutes
Pub.Hear. re:
Weed Abate.
September 7, 1971
G i 1 roy, Ca 1 i forn i a -,
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 Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout, and
Norman B. Goodrich.
The Mayor introduced new employee, Steven D. Fellman, Police
Cade t.
The Mayor introduced Richard Piedmont, recently promoted to
Water Foreman.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 16,
1971, were approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing to Confirm the Report of the Fire Chief in
regard to Weed Abatement. He asked if there was anyone present in
the audience wishing to speak in regard to the Weed Abatement Program.
There was no comment from anyone ,in the audience. Motion was made
by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that
the Public Hearing be closed. Resolution No. 1591 Confirming the
Report and Providing for Special Assessments was presented. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the
reading of Res61ution No. 1591 be waived and that it be adopted.
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Appeal of Dan
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Appeal re:
Use Permit-
A 11 an Mea t
Co.
Plan. Com.
Repor ts 8/19
& 9/2, '71
M-3 Zoning
Moratorium
P. & R. Report
8/17/71
Personnel
Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. 1591
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIP-
TION 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 PROYIDING THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 1971, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Batrez, Duffin,
and Goodrich
None
None
Hughpn, Pate, Silva, Stout,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A letter from Ruth and Going, Inc. on behalf of Dan Teresi
was presented requesting withdrawal of their appeal in regard to the
Planning Commission's Decision on the original denial of a Use Permit
to construct a Mobile Home Park at the southeast corner of Leaves1ey
Road and Forest Street. Council had no objection to same.
A letter from Nick J. Livak, Attorney was noted appealing
the Planning Commissionls Decision granting a Use Permit to James
Allan and Sonsl Meat Packing Co. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan
seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that a hearing be set on said
appeal for September 20, 1971.
The Planning Commission Report of their August 19, 1971
Meeting was presented and further explained by Secretary Henry.
The Commission recommended that the Planned Unit Development request.
of William Lyon Development Co., Inc. for a residential planned unit
development containing 8.2 acres, be granted. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carrred that a
public hearing date of September 20, 1971, be set in regard to said
matter. I t was noted that Counci lman Stout was absent during the
discussion and action taken on said proposal.
The Report of the Planning Commission of September 2, 1971,
was presented and further explained by Secretary Henry. It was
recommended by the Commission that a moratorium be declared on "M-3'.
Heavy Industrial Zoning. Council discussed said matter. Motion was
made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried
that a moratorium be declared until December 31, 1971 to allow the
Commission to take action on the proposed amendment to M-3 Zoning.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry explained the
amended Subdivision Map of Standish Acres; and noted and further ex-
plained the recommendation of the Commission requesting Council request
the Board of Supervisors to declare moratorium on Mobile Home Permits
in order for the City of Morgan Hill and Gilroy to work out a solution
for said mobile homes that might cause blight problems and create
problems in the future to the cities. It was suggested that.. said matter
be referred to the Planning Policy Committee of Santa Clara County
rather than the Board of Supervisors. Said matter was referred to Staff
for a report prior to referral of same to the County. The Commission
Report also noted their action not to release Lot 9 of Tierra Del Roble
Subdivision until there is evidence of commercial construction on the
parcel to the south.
The Report of the Parks and, Recreation Commission meeting of
August 17, 1971 was noted.
The Personnel Commission Report of the.ir August 26, 1971,
meeting was noted. Personnel Director Reinsch presented a resolution
amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations in regard to an appealed
dismissal of an employee. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded
by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1592 be waived
and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1592
A RESOLUTION OF,THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION IV, D, PARAGRAPH
5 TO BETTER DEFINE PROCEDURES FOR THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION AFTER A
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vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Pate, Silva, Stout, Hughan,
and Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Lib. & Cult. Com. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
Minutes8/3/71 August 3, 1971, were noted.
July Monthly
Reports
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The Summary of the Monthly Reports of July 1971 was noted and
discussed.
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Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from August 1, 1971, through
August 31, 1971, was noted and discussed.
Multi-Peril
Ins.
City Maint.
Agree./Div.
of Hwys
Parking in
H.S. Area
Grade Change-
Mesa Rd.
Mont. St. Water
Main Reloca-
t i on P r oj .
1971-2
Dev. Agree re:
7th Day Adv.
Chu rch Prop.
Storm Drain
Outfalls re:
Freeway Chan-
nel
Res. #1593
Regional
Criminal
Plan Bd.
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City Administrator Wood presented a proposal from Winn
Insurance Agency to provide Multi-Peril Insurance. The Mayor appointed
Councilmen Duffin and Stout and the City Administrator as a Committee
to study and make a recommendation. to Counci 1 in regard to said proposal.
A committee meeting date of September 16, 1971, at 3:00 p.m. was scheduled.
A report on City Maintenance Agreement with the State Division
of Highways was presented. in regard to sweeping the median strip
of Monterey Street within the City and further explained by Director
of Public Works Henry. Discussion was had in regard to same. Council
requested that saidmatter be proposed for the 1972-73 Budget.
A report on limited parking requested in the high school area was
presented and further explained by Chief of PoJice Laizure. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that
said report be accepted and that Staff present the necessary docume~ts
at the next regular Council Meeting to accomplish said limited parking
in the high school area.
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry noted that no
protests had been received in regard to the Intention to Change the
Grade of Mesa Road. Council tabled action in regard to same in order
that Gavi1an College be notified of the proposed Grade change~ ~
Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry requested to
accept the Monterey Street Water Main Relocation Project 1971-2.' Motion
was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate that the
project be accepted and that the City Engineer be directed to file a
notice of completion on said project with the County Recorder.
Director of Pub1 ic Works-City Engineer Henry presented and
recommended that the Development Agreement with the Seventh Day Advent-
ist Church be approved for property located on Mantel1i Drive. Motion
was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that the Agreement as presented be approved and that theMayor and City
Administrator be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented a
report on the Storm Drain Outfalls to the Freeway Channel at the
Gilroy Apts., I.O.O.F. Ave. and Driftwood Convalescent Hospital,
Mangano drainage ditch. Discussion was haa in regard to same.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and
carried that the 1971-72 Budget be amended to increase Account 27C2B
in the amount of $2,200.00 to allow construction of said outfalls, as
recommended.
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A Joint Powers Agreement for Formation of a Santa Clara
County Regional Criminal Justice Board was presented, for consideration.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan that
the reading of Resolution No. 1593 be waived and that it be adopted
endorsing the Regional Criminal Planning Board Concept and the execu-
tion of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to create the Santa Clara
Regional Criminal Justice Planning Board.
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Co.Plan.Dept.
Newsletters
T ran s . Po 1 icy
Com. Meet.
S.C.Co.Plan.
Po I icy Com.
Meet.
Li nge leaf
Prop.Adj.
Sewer
Farm
L.
Letters in
opposition
to Allan
Meat
Pack i ng
Plant
Congress-
iona I re-
Districting
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Full-year
school
proposal
U.N.Day
Chairman
Complaints
Mini &
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RESOLOT ION NO. 11!J3'
RESOLUTION OF THE GILROY CITY COUNCIL ENDORSING THE REGIONAL CRIMINAL
PLANNING BOARD'CONCEPT AND THE EXECUTION OF JOINT'EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT OT CREATE THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANN I NG BOARD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Gi Iroy, California,
th i s 7th day of September, 1971, by the fo II ow i ng vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodr ich.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES;
ABSENT:
The Santa Clara County Planning Department Newsletters No.
63 and 64, July 1971 were noted.
The minutes of the Transporatfon Policy Committee Meeting
of July 11, 1971 were noted.
The Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy
Committee Meeting of August 26, 1971 were noted. A request from said
Committee for Council and Planning Commission Alternate Representatives
was presented. Councilman Hughan agreed to being an Alternate for the
Council on said Committee and Staff was requested to contact the Plan-
ning Commission for an Alternate member of their Commission.
A letter from J. A. Stave, Attorney was presented regarding the
Lindeleaf Property adjacent to the Sewer Farm property. City Adminis-
trator Wood recommended and Council concurred that Mr. Stave be advised
that the City wi 11 continue to cooperate with said property owner.
Letters from Mrs. R.S. Bettencourt and Mrs. a. Silveira were
noted in regard to opposition to the proposed James Allan Meat Packing
Plant locating in Gilroy.
A letter from As~emblyman Richard Hayden was presented noting
his opposition to the Congressional Re-districting proposal.
Council Hughan reported in regard to a school proposal to
conduct school for the entire year and the possible affect it may cause
on the Citys' Recreation Program.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter of resignation from
Mr. Robert Taylor, Local, Chairman for United Nations' Day. City
Administrator Wood requested suggestions for his replacement.
re: Discussion was had in regard to mini and motor cycles using
the lands at the north of Sherwood Park creating a noise and dust
problem to residents in the area. Chief of Police. Laizure reported
that these cyclists can be cited if the property owners would post
lINo trespassing" signs in the area and on their porperty. Discussion
was had in regard to same. The Mayor requested that the City post said
signs on N9r-thside Park.
Councilman Batrez inquired of the possibility of an Off-Street
Parking Lot south of Sixth Street. Discussion was had in regard to the
Casey property. City Administrator Wood noted that the property owners
verbally advised him, that they have agreed to allow a parking area for
the business located in the old Post Office Building on Sixth Street and
for Augies' Restaurant and Bar located on Monterey Street.
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A II ey repa i r
League Conf.
Adjournment
Director of Public Works Henry requested approval to repair
seven (7~ alleys and oil and screenings for fifteen (15) additional
alleys in need of repair, noting that the estimated cost for same to be
$8,000.00 for the seven alleys and $3,000.00 for the additional fifteen
alleys; said funds provided for under Account 35C2B of the 71-72 Budget
Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman
Stout seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the plans and
specifications for the said alley repair as presented be approved and
that bid opening be authorized for September 20, 1971 as requested.
The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commission Representa-
~ive Aceves and Gi Iroy Chamber of Commerce Secretary-Manager Baxter.
City Administrator Wood requested a confirmation of 'those
Council Members planning'to attend the annual League Conference in San
Francisco. Councilman Silva indicated that he would not be attending
said conference. All other Councilmembers indicated that they would
attend.
At 10:10 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
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