Minutes 1972/05/15
Roll Ca 11
Minutes
Pub.Hear.re:
Rezoning R-l
to R3 & Cl
B. Morton
Castlewood Park
72-2 Annex.
Ord. #956
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Gilroy; Cal ifornia
May 15, 1972
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, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich
Absent: Council Member: Anthony C. Silva
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 1, 1972, were
approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a Rezoning request of Ben Morton from R-l (Single
Family Residence) District on 12+ acres and C-l (Neighborhood Commer-
cial) District on 8+ acre~ containing a total of 20+ acres, located at
the Northwest corner of Kern Avenue and First Street. Director of Public
Works-City Engineer Henry noted that the Petitioner has requested a con-
tinuance of said Publ ic Hearing. Discussion was had in regard to same.
the
man
ing
Mr. E. H. Duerr, AlA, addressed the
petitionerls request fa rcontinuance.
Batrez seconded by Councilman Pate and
be continued to June 5, 1972.
Council and further explained
Motion was made by Council-
carried that the Public Hear-
City Administrator Wood noted receipt of a petition from San
Martin Vineyards Co., requesting annexation of Uninhabited Territory
containing 12.961 acres, abutting the northerly 1 ine of Castlewood Park
Annexation 72-1 to be known as "Castlewood Park Annexation 72-2 to the
City of Gilroyll. He further explained the location of said annexation.
The City Attorney presented an ordinance annexing said territory
to the City of Gilroy. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Hughan that the reading of Ordinance No. 956 be waived and
that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 956
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY
OF GILROY BY THE AN~XATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS "CASTLEWOOD PARK ANNEXATION 72-2 TO THE CITY OF GILROY"
AND FOR THE INCORPORATION OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY IN AND AS A PART OF
SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
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Res.#1646 re:
Rural Fire
D is t.
Plan. Com.
Report
5/4/72
P & R Com.
Report
5/9/72
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva
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ABSENT:
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Resolution No. 1646 removing said annexation from the Gilroy
Rural Fire District was presented. Motion was made by Councilman
Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin that thereading of Resolution
No. 1646 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1646
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE rJ..
GILROY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT TERRLTORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE
CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION IICASTLEWOOD PARK ANNEXATION 72-2
TO THE CITY OF GILROY."
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva
The Report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 4, 1972,
was presented recommending a rezoning request of Horace Willard from
Rl (Single Family Residence) District to C-l (Neighborhood Commercial)
District for property located approximately 700 feet east of Morey
Avenue on the north side of First Street, containing 3 acres+.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that a public hearing date of June 5, 1972, be set
for said rezoning request.
The Planning Commission report further recommended a rezoning
request of Larry Frisone from M-2 (Light Industrial) District to R-3
(Low Density Multiple Residence) Distrct for property located south .... .
of Pierce Street on both sides of Church Street, containing a total of . I
4. 19 acres. ...J
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan
and carried that a public hearing date of June 5, 1972, be set for said
rezoning request.
The Planning Commission Report further recommended a rezoning
request of Carl Bozzo from R-l (Single Family Residence) District to
C-l (Neighborhood Commercial) District on 4 acres and P-O (Profes-
sional Office) District on 2 acres, for property located on the south
side of First Street west of Wren Avenue Extension.
Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that a public hearing date of June 5, 1972, be set for said
rezoning request.
The Planning Commission Report further recommended against a
rezoning request of Ben Morton from C-2 (General Commercial) District
to R-3 (Low Density Multiple Residence) District for property located
lIS feet south of Lewis Street on the east side of Railroad Street.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that a public hearing date of June 5, 1972, be set for
said rezoning request.
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The Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission's Special
Meeting of May 9, 1972 was noted recommending proceeding with staged
priorities for Northsfde Park. City Administrator Wood gave a report
in regard to financing said project, including a new pre-bid cost
estimate in regard to the changes for said project. Discussion was
had by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by
Councilman Batrez and carried that the City proceed with the priorities
for Northside Park authorizing same as recommended by the Commission
and City Administrator subject to receipt of the $50,000. committment
in writing from HUD.
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Salary
Increase
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Rona Ave.-So.
Chestnut St.
Proj. 71-1
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City Administrator Wood recommended a Salary Merit Increase for
Norma Wiedeman, Junior Clerk Typist, Range 21.5 from Step A, $483, to
Step B, $507, to become effective June 1, 1972. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the
Salary Merit Increase for Norma Wiedeman be approved as recommended.
City Administrator Wood reported on a proposed Assessment Dis-
trict, "Ronan Avenue - South Chestnut Street Project 1971-111 noting
that the Board of Supervisors had granted consent to extra territorial
jurisdiction to the City for said project.
Director of Public Works - City Engineer Henry presented the
Engineer's Report for said Assessment District.
Mr. Philip D. Assaf, Attorney, addressed the Council and recom-
mended approval of the Board of Supervisors granting consent to extra
territorial jurisdiction rights. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the City accept the
Board of Supervisors granting consent to the City for extra territorial
jurisdiction rights.
Mr. Philip D. Assaf, presented Resolutions in regard to formation
of said Assessment District.
Resolution No. 1647, A Resolution of Preliminary Determination
and of Intention, was read. On motion of Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Duffin and unanimously carried, said Resolutionwas adopted.
RESOLUTION No. 1647
A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION - RONAN
AVENUE - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET - PROJECT NO. 1971-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Silva
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Engineer Henry presented his Report consisting of Plans,
specifications, maps and descriptions, esti~ate of costs, diagram and
assessment. After full discussion and consideration by the Council,
the Report was ordered filed.
Resolution No. 1468, A Resolution of Preliminary Approval of
Engineer's Report, was read. On motion of Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Duffin and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1648
A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT - RONAN AVENUE -
SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET - PROJECT NO. 1971-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Silva
NOES:
ABSENT:
Resolution No. 1649, A Resolution Establishing Prevailing Wage
Scale, was read. On motion of Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Duffin and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1649
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE - RONAN AVENUE - SOUTH
CHESTNUT STREET - PROJECT NO. 1971-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Silva
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Li brary Site
Res. 1653
Resolution No. 1650, A Resolution Appointing Time and Place of
Hearing Protests in Relation to Proposed Acquisitions and Improvements,
and Directing Notice, was read. On motion of Councilman Pate, seconded
by Councilman Duffin and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. ..
RESOLUTION NO. 1650 ..
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION
TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE - RONAN
AVENUE - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET - PROJECT NO. 1971-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich ~
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva ...
Resolution No. 1651, A Reso lution Call ing for Sealed Proposals
and Fixing Liquidated Damages for Failure to Complete the Work within
Time Specified was read. On motion of Councilman Pate, seconded by
by Councilman Duffin and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1651
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED - RONAN AVENUE
SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET - PROJECT NO. 1971-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNC I L MEMBERS: S i 1 va
Resolution No. 1652, A resolution Describing Proposed Boundaries
of Assessment District, Directing Filing of Boundary Map and Assessment
Diagram and the Recordation of Notice of Assessment, was read. On
motion of Councilman Pate, seconded by Councilman Duffin and unanimously
carried, said Resolution was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1652
A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDA-
TION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT - RONAN AVENUE - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET -
PROJECT NO. 1971-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEM3ERS: Silva
City Administrator Wood requested authorization to Proceed with
Action in Eminent Domain to acquire four (4) parcels of land requIred for
the new Library Site. He noted that he has a verbal agreement in regard
to one (I) parcel and that possibly may come to terms with two (2) addi-
tional parcels; however, it appears, at this time, a court action will be
necessary to acquire the fourth parcel.
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 1653 authorizing the City to Proceed with Action in Eminent Domain
to acquire four (4) parcels of land required for the new library site.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan that
the reading of Resolution No. 1653 be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1653
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON-
VENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH NECESSARY PARKING AND
APPURTENANCES THERETO ON THE PARCELS OF LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, ALL
WITHIN THE CITY OF GILROY, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, STATE OF CALIFORN IA;
AND THAT THE PUBLI C INTEREST, CONVEN I ENCE AND NECESS I TY DEMAND THE ACQU 1-'
SITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED BY THE CITY FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF SAID PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH NECESSARY PARKING AND APPURTENANCES I
THERETO WITHIN THE AREA AFORESAID; AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE
CITY OF GILROY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS,
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AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO COMMENCE AN
ACTION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SAID REAL PROPERTY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stnut, and
Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Ambulance Ord. A Report on the Cityls Ambulance Ordinance was presented noting
that it was not necessary to amend said ordinance in regard to clarifi-
cation of what constituted a IIContinuous Runll for an ambulance. The
City Attorney further explained same.
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Budget Study
Meet i ng
N. Church St.
Paving
Water Usage
TOPICS Funds
Res.#1654
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Ord. #957 re:
Rezoning Rl
to R3,Chestnut
St.
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Ord. #958 re:
Rezoning
Forest St.
M-2 to R-2
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City Administrator Wood requested scheduling of Council Work
Study Meetings on the 1972-73 Preliminary Budget. Council agreed to
scheduling said meetings to begin with Monday, May 22, 23, 25, and
26 if necessary to complete said study.
A Report on North Church Street Pavement Patching Work was
presented and discussed.
A Report on Water Usage was presented and discussed.
Director of Public Works - City Engineer Henry presented a
Resolution requesting TOPICS Funds for 1971-72 and 1972-73 Fiscal Years.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Batrez that
the reading of Resolution No. 1654 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1654
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO OBLIGATE TOPICS APPORTIONMENTS FOR FISCAL YEARS
1971-1972 AND 1972-1973.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ordinance No. 957 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Rezoning a
15,000 sq. ft. parcel on the east side of Chestnut.Street approximately
90 feet south of Lewis Street from R-l to R-3 District was presented by
the City Attorney.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan
that the reading of Ordinance No. 957 be waived and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 957
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING A 15,000 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL, MORE OR LESS, ON THE EAST
SIDE OF CHESTNUT STREET APPROXIMATELY 90 FEET SOUTH OF LEWIS STREET
FROM R-l DISTRICT TO $3 DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout, and
,Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ordinance No. 958 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Rezoning a
32,100 sq. ft. parcel on the east side of Forest Street 100 feet north
of Eighth Street from M-2 to R-2 District was presented by the City
Attorney.
Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman
Hughan that the reading of Ordinance No. 958 be waived and that it be
adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 958
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING A 32,100 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL, MORE OR LESS, ON THE EAST ..
SIDE OF FOREST STREET 100 FEET NORTH OF EIGHTH STREET FROM M-2 DISTRICT
TO R-2 DISTRICT. ..
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout and
Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva
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Intra. Ord. re: The City Attorney presented and explained an ordinance amending
Morey Ave. as Section 15.43 of the City Code Eliminating Eigleberry Street from Third ...
thru St. & Street to Fifth Street as a through street and designating Morey Avenue
4-way stop @ from First Street to north City Limits as a through street. It was noted
3rd & Eigle- that the previous ordinance introduced at the last Council Meeting that
berry designated Morey Avenue as a through street not be adopted; the ordinance
presented at this meeting would replace same; and that Resolution No.
1645 designating a 4-way stop in all directions at Eiglberry and
Fourth Street would not become effective until the ordinance that was
just introduced becomes effective. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the ordinance eliminating
Eigleberry Street from Third Street to Fifth Street to North City Limits
as a through street be introduced, the reading waived and that it be
published by title and summary.
Ord. #959 re:
Cap. Outlay
Reo.Fund
The City Attorney presented and explained an ordinance amending
Section 22.17 of the City Code to amend Capital Outlay Recreation Fund
Tax Rates. Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of
Ordinance No. 959 be waived and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 959
AN ORDI,NANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.17 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
GILROY SO AS TO AMEND CAPITAL OUTLAY RECREATION FUND TAX RATES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, and Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Stout
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva
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Air Pollution A request from the City of San Mateo seeking opposition to
Regulation 2, Air Pollution Control District, was noted and ordered
fi led.
Co. Library Brd. A request from the County Board of Supervisors for a recommenda-
tion for appointment to the County Library Board was noted. Council re-
quested that the Board of Supervisors be notified that the City does not
have a nomination for said appointment.
Human Relations A Request of the County Board of Supervisors was presented in
Commission regard to the Formation of a Commission on Human Relations. Councilman
Batrez recommended that said matter be tabled to the next Council Meeting
in order for additional time to study same.
Septic System
Kern Ave.
Trans. Pol icy
Com. Mee t.
4/1 2/ 72
Plan. Po 1 icy
Com. Meet.
4/27/72
A request from Mr. W. B. Starritt was presented for approval of
a Septic System on Kern Avenue outside the City Limits. Discussion was
had in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by
Councilman Duffin and carried that said request be denied for endorsement
of a Septic System on Kern Avenue.
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The Minutes of the Transportation Policy Committee Meeting of
April 12, 1972, were noted.
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The Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee
Meeting of April 27, 1972, were noted.
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Finance
Letter
Elks-City
Gov't Nite
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Ca 1 if. P & R
Society
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League Leg.
Bulletin
Golf Course
Reservoir
S.P. Beauti-
fica t i on
Xmas Hill
Park
Activities
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N. Chestnut St.
County-wide
Competency
Card
PUD
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The Municipal Financing Letter of Stone & Youngberg was noted.
An invitation to the Gilroy Elks IICity Government Appreciation
Nightll, May 24, 1972, was noted and Council requested that the Budget
Study sessions not be scheduled for said date.
An invitation to the California Parks and Recreation Society
and City of Sunnyval Luncheon Program and Park Tour, May 25, 1972,
was noted.
The League of California Cities' Legislative Bulletin, dated
May 11, 1972, was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded
by Councilman Hughan and carried that the City support the League's
position on said legislative bills.
Councilman Duffin reported in regard to the Golf Course Committee
studying the matter of disposition of the reservoir, at the Golf Course,
noting that said Committee has not, at this date, met with the Golf
Course Directors in regard to same.
Councilman Hughan recommended that the Southern Pacific Company
be contacted requesting beautification of the Southern Pacific site as
was one in Watsonville. The City Administrator was requested to in-
vestigate same.
Councilman Duffin noted complaints received in regard to drinking
in the vicinity of' the softball area at Christmas Hill Park and inquired
why the Concession Stand had been closed.
Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer noted that the Concession
Stand had been closed due to a Health Department matter and noted.
that he recognized the drinking problem at the softball area of ChrIst-
mas Hill Park. Council suggested that a patrol car police the area
occasionally and that possibly an auxiliary policeman be assigned to
the area when a large crowd is anticipated.
Councilman Stout noted vandalism, trespassing, and crop damage
on the farm property abutting North Chestnut Street past the Gilroy
Apartments. Director of Public Works - City Engineer Henry noted that
they have investigated same with one of the affected owners.
City Administrator Wood presented a request of the County for
a county-wide competency card for Journeymen Electricians. Discussion
was had in regard to same. Council was opposed to same.
Councilman Pate noted concern in regard to Planned Unit Develop-
ments and requested a meeting with the Planning Commission for a general
discussion on up-dating the General Plan. Council tentatively set May
30, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. for said work meeting.
The Mayor recognized the Commission representatives present in
the audience.
~... Inter-City Council The Inter-City Council Meeting of June 1, 1972, was noted and
Council requested Staff notify them of the location of same when notice
is rece i ved.
Adjourned
At 10:18 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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