Minutes 1972/08/07
Roll Call
Intra. new
employees
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Gilroy, Cal ifornia
August 7, 1972
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Gooodrich at 8:05 p.m.
The Mayor noted the Consent Calendar now a part of the Agenda
for approving regular routine items.
All members present.
The Mayor introduced new employees: C. Mel Clement, Sr. Build-
ing Inspector and Donald Kludt, Police Patrolman Trainee.
Retirement Gift- The Mayor presented a retirement gift to Louis Gagnebin, Senior
L.Gagnebin Building Inspector.
Consen t
Calendar
Contld Public
Hear. re:
Ronan Ave-
S. Chestnut
St. Imp. Proj.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Batrez
that the following items on the consent calendar be approved. Passed
and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members:
Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout and Goodrich; Noes: Council
Members: None: Absent: Council Members: None.
Consent Calendar Items: Council Minutes of the July 17, 1972,
and July 31, 1972, meetings; and Denial of Personal Injury Claim of
Sheri Ann Rood (minor) by Robert W. Rood, Guardian, and referral of
same to the City's Insurance Carrier and City Attorney.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
the continued public hearing on the proposed "Ronan Avenue - South
Chestnut Street Project 1971-1 Assessment District.11
Mr. Phil Assaf, attorney, noted that the public hearing was
officially closed at the July 17, 1972, Council Meeting; that Council-
man Batrez (absent at said meeting) had subsequently listened ta the
tape recording and read the minutes of the entire proceedings in regard
to said Public Hearing.
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Pub.Hear. re:
B. Morton
rezoning-Kern
& 1st St.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to
speak in regard to the July 17, 1972, Council Meeting proceedings. There
was no comment from anyone in the audience.
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City Administrator Wood reported on the dedication of property
owners on Chestnut Street south of Tenth Street, noting that he had
not received the signed agreements from the following property owners:
Borelli, Fletcher and Anderson, and Brem.
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Mr. Frank Bore 11 i, Jr., addressed the Counc i 1 and noted that he
would submit the signed agreement for his property upon receipt of
Fletcher and Brem agreements.
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Mr. Stuart Fletcher addressed the Counci 1 requesting that un::! er
Section "all the word "industrialll be added to the agreement in regard
to the 30 foot (industrial) street; that the words "sewer linell be
added in addition to water main, storm drainage and (sewer line); and
that Section "ell be added whereby the City at no expense to adjoining
property owners shall maintain Banes Lane in a permanent and proper
condition. Discussion was had in regard to the terminology of the
request to add Section "elll. It was noted by Mr. Assaf that the wCTrding
of said request could be that the "Grantee agrees to maintain a 12 foot
section of Banes Lane. Mr. Fletcher concurred with the City Adminis-
trator's and Director of Public Works' suggestion of wording this clause
of said Agreement. Mr. Fletcher also requested that said Deed be a
"Gift Deed." Mr. Fletcher noted that the City could obtain Helene
Anderson's signature by mailing same to Berkeley. Staff noted that
the City could physically take the agreement to Berkeley and obtain her
signature in order to assure receipt of same by the next Council Meeting.
Mr. Fletcher noted that Sarah Brem indicated that she would
sign the agreement on the basis that she would not dedicate any addi-
tional lands in the future for the 86 foot right of way. It was also
noted that Mrs. Brem was not present at this meeting.
Mr. Phil Assaf recommended that the Council continue to take
the matter under consideration at an adjourned Council Meeting in order
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to attempt to obtain the required deeds for right of way purposes of I I
said proposed Improvement District. Motion was made by Councilman ~
Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the matter be
continued under consideration at an adjourned Council Meeting of August
14, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. in order to obtain the required deeds for right
of way purposes of said proposed improvement district.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place schew led for
the public hearing on a rezoning request of Ben Morton from "R_111 to
IIR_311 on 12+ acres and IIC_l1' on 8+ acres, total of 2011 acres located
at the northwest corner of Kern Avenue and First Street.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained the
proposal and noted that the Planning Commission had recommended that
the zoning be granted on 2.6 acres and that the balance of this appli-
cation be denied.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the aud ience wishing to
speak in regard to the proposed rezoning.
Mr. E. H. Duerr, architect, addressed the Council and explained
the proposed rezoning request.
Discussion was had in regard to the improvements of Kern Avenue
and First Street. Mr. Ben Morton addressed the Council and noted that
Kern Avenue would be improved immediately and that a bond W)uld be
posted for the improvement of First Street at said location, same not
to be improved until construction of the secondbuilding proposed for
this P.U.D.
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The Mayor asked if there was any further comment from anyone in
the audience. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion
was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that the public hearing be closed.
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Res.#1665
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Pub.Hear. re:
Prezon i ng
Murray Ave.#2
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Intra. Ord.
rezoning
Murray Ave.
#2 Annex.
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Discussion was had by Council in regard to the proposed P.U.D.
for this property. The Mayor re-opened the public hearing in order to
hear further comment from Mr. Morton.
Mr. Ben Morton, addressed the Council and commented on his under-
standing of the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the planned
unit development of his property.
Mr. Joe A. Filice, 7811 Filice Drive, addressed the Council and
noted the reasons of "Els" Ranch Milk proposed business at this location.
Mr. Gene Fachin, Realtor, addressed the Council in regard to the
type of business proposed for the second 'building in this P.U.D. He
noted that in the event that the proposed restaurant did not exercise
their option on the property that he had a committment for a Western
Good Store for said property.
The City Attorney noted that Council would have the opportunity
to control the architectural design on each of the proposed buildings
of this P.U.D. at the time appl ication was made for the building permit.
Mr. Dennis DeBell, Planning Commission representative, addressed
the Council and explained the Planning Commissionls recommendation.
Mr. Earl Moore, owner of Ranch Milk, addressed the Council and
expressed his concern of ordering plans for his new proposed building
in the event that the second building for the P.U.D. did not have an
occupant for same and if the zoning was not approved for his business.
He indicated that two weeks would not present a hardship for obtaining
the building permit, in order for the owner to receive a committment
for the construction of the second building within the P.U.D.
Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman
Duffin and carried that the public hearing be closed.
Mot i on was made by Counc i lman Duff i n seconded by Counc i lman
Batrez that the reading of Resolution No. 1665 be waived and that it be
adopted, granting the rezoning request on the 2.6 acres under Section
49 and denying the balance of said application provided that both
buildings proposed be constructed simultaneously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1665
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY GRANTING A SPECIAL
ZONING EXCEPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
SAID CITY PERMITTING C-l (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DEVELOPMENT OF
A 2.6 ACRE PORTION OF THE 20 ACRE PARCEL, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON
TH8NORTHWEST CORNER OF KERN AVENUE AND FIRST STREET AND DENYING C-l
ZONING AND R-3 ZONING OF THE REMAINING 17.4 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of August, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Silva, Stout, and
Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBER: Pate
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a public hearing on a prezoning request of S.S. Filice, A.J. Filice
and E. J. Ereno from l-Z to R-l for property on the east side of Murray
Avenue, approximately 450 feet north of Leavesley Road. Director of
Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained the proposed prezoning re-
quest, noting that said property was not annexed to the City and the
area could be rezoned. He further noted that the matter of the tower
within the cul-de-sac would be changed in order that said tower would
be located in the side yard of the proposed residences. The Mayor
asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or
against the rezoning. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the public hearing be closed. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of the
proposed ordinance rezoning said property be waived and that it be
published by title and summary.
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St. Mary's Zone A request from St. Mary's Church for a zoning extension from
Extn.-N/W Cor. August 2, 1972, under Section 49 from R-l to C-l for property located
Wren & 1st at the northwest corner of Wren Avenue and First Street was presented.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to same. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the
request be denied.
San Martin Vyds. A request from San Martin Vineyards Co., Inc. for a Zoning
Zoning Extn. Extension from August 2, 1971 under Section 49 for C-l and R-3 develop-
ment at the south side of Hecker Pass Hgihway, west of Miller Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout and
carried that the zoning extension request of San Martin Vineyards Co.,
Inc. be denied.
S. Spencer
Zoning Extn.
CATV Rate
Increase
Res.#1666
Plan. Com.
Childers
resigns
Neg.Declara-
t i on re: re-
surfac i ng
ex i s tin g
101
S.C.Co. Plan.
Po 1. Com.
A request from Mr. Samuel R. Spencer for a zoning extension
from February 16, 1971 under Section 49 for a P.U.D. development
northerly of Gavilan College was presented.
Mr. Richard Rhodes, architect, addressed the Council and ex-
plained the reasons for said zoning extension request.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained the
problem of not being able to furnish water to the proposed planned
unit development.
Mr. Samuel R. Spencer, owner, further explained the problem and
the fact that he has spent in excess of $60,000 for the preliminary
development of said proposal and with the understanding that there
would be water available at the site. He further requested that Council
grant a zoning extension for one year from the time water is available
at said location.
The City Attorney noted that Council could not grant an exten-
sion longer than one year from this date. Motion was made by Cwncilman
Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the request of Samuel
R. Spencer for a zoning extenion for a Planned Unit Development no~tber-
ly of Gavilan College be extended to August 7, 1973.
The Mayor noted receipt of the Supplemental Report from Frank
Caliri, owner of Gilroy Cable TV. Mr. Frank Caliri addressed the
Council to answer any questions the Council might have in regard to
said report. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Council-
man Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1666 be waived and that it
be adopted granting the requested CATV rate increase, said rate increase
to become effective October 1, 1972.
RESOLUTION NO. 1666
RESOLUTION AMENDING RATES AND CHARGES OF THE COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELE-
VISION SYSTEM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
day of August, 1972, by
Batrez, Duffin, Hughan,
and Goodrich
None
None
the following vote:
Pate, Si lva, Stout,
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A letter from Mr. W. E. Childers resigning from the Planning
Commission was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan
seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that said letter be accepted
with regrets.
A Negative Declaration (Div. 13, State Environmental Qual ity Act)
from the State Division of Highways in regard to resurfacing the exist-
ing Route 101 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City concurs with
the negative declaration presented by the State Division of Highways
in regard to resurfacing of existing Route 101.
The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee
and Airport Land Use Commission Meetings of June 22, 1972 were noted.
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S.C.Co. Transit The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Transit Advisory Commission
Dist. Adv. meeting of July 11, 1972, were noted.
Com.
S. C. Co. Plan.
Po 1. Com.
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S. C. Co. Trans.
Com. Meet
The Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Planning Policy Com-
mittee meeting of July 27, 1972, were noted.
The Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Transportation Com-
mission meeting of July 26, 1972, were noted.
Plan. Com. Report The Planning Commission reports of the July 20, 1972, and August
7/20/72 & 3, 1972, meetings were noted. Discussion was had in regard to Council
8/3/72 objection to the request for the conditional use permit to allow a Flea
Market at 971 First Street.
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P & R Com.
Meet. 7/1 1/72
& 7/12/ 72
Pers. Com.
7/31/72
Monthly
Reports
Disbursements
City Atty re:
PERS en ro 11-
ment
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Agree. Re. Re-
surfacing
city streets
Utility Man
Promot i on
Non-Assoc.
Emp. Pay In-
creases &
benefits
~w,.r"'"
Execu t i ve
Session
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission meetings of
July 11, 1972, and July 12, 1972, were noted.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Special Meet~g of July
31, 1972, was noted.
The Summary of Monthly Reports of June, 1972, was noted. Dis-
cussion was had in regard to the present levels of the city wells.
The Report of Disbursements from July 1, 1972, through July 31,
1972, was noted and discussed.
A report estimating the City Attorney's time in the performance
of city duties to be 30% was presented for approval, same required to
establish PERS (retirement program) enrollment. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the City
Attorney's estimate of 30% of his time is conducted in the performance
of city duties was accepted and approved.
An agreement with the County of Santa Clara was presented re-
lating to resurfacing of various city streets. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the
agreement be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute
same on behalf of the City.
A recommendation for promotion of Albert Wilson, Utility Man 1
to Utility Man I I was presented for approval. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that Albert
Wilson, Utility Man I be promoted to Utility Man I I.
A request from the City Administrator in regard to the pay
increases and benefits recently approved for Gilroy Employee Association
members was presented for extending same to cover non-association
positions. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Hughan and carried that the pay increases and benefits recently ap-
proved for Gilroy Employee Association members be extended to non-
association positions as recommended by the City Administrator.
Council concurred with City Administrator Wood's request for an
Executive Session following the meeting to discuss the city pay plan
for several employee positions.
Council deferred approval of the resolution allocating the
various employee classifications to appropriate Ranges following the
executive session of the Council.
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Budget Amend. City Administrator Wood requested a 1971-72 budget amendment in
1971-72 the amount of $1,118.00 to increase the following accounts: 8B17 - $100,
20B17 - $150, and 22B60 - $868. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the 1971-72 budget amend-
ment be approved as recommended.
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Servo Stn.
Dev. Agree-
men ts
St. signs
Welburn Ave.
Bids re: Irri-
gation syst.
ma te ria 1 s-
N/ side Pk.
Li brary 5 i te
St. Paving
Program
Third Street
Execu t i ve
Session
Res. #1667
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented and
explained the following service station development agreements: (1)
Shell Oil Co. at the southeast corner of Tenth Street and Frontage
Road (&.S. 101). Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that said development agreement be ap-
proved and the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the
City; (2) Standard Oil Co. of Califom ia at the South Monterey Road
Interchange. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Council-
man Batrez and carried that said development agreement be approved
and the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City; (3)
Standard Oil Co. of Cal if. at the northeast corner of Murray Avenue and
Leavesley Road. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council-
man Silva and carried that said development agreement be approved and
the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
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Councilman Stout reported that some of the tree foliage on
Welburn Avenue between Wren Avenue and Hanna Street is blocking the
street signs.
City Administrator Wood presented bids received for the irriga-
system materials for Northside Park and recommended accepting the
bid of R. V. Cloud in the amount of $33,781.60. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that Bid #4
of R. V. Cloud in the amount of $33,781.60 be awarded to R. V. Cloud as
recommended by the City Administrator.
City Administrator Wood recommended approval of agreements for
acquisition of two parcels of property belonging to Velasco for the new
Library site, the 1st parcel in the amount of $17,000 and the seconde
parcel in the amount of $15,000. Motion was made by Councilman
Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Agreements as
presented be approved and accepted as recommended.
Councilman Silva noted complaints from local residents of tractor
trucks being parked in front of driver1s homes in the residential area
of the City. Said matter was referred to the Chief of Police.
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Councilman Batrez inquired of the eucalyptus tree problem on
Church Street. Staff noted that they were investigating same.
Councilman Batrez inquired if Hanna Street would be included in
the City's street paving program. Director of Public Works-City Engineer
Henry noted that it would be included and that Sixth Street from Eigle-
berry to Princevalle Streets would also be included if possible.
Councilman Hughan inquired of the condition of Third Street
between Santa Theresa Drive and Westwood Drive due to the subdivision
project in the area. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry
noted that same would be repaved upon completion of this project, same
to be at the developer's expense.
At 11: 16 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting for an Executive
Session.
At 12:02 p.m., August 8, 1972, the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
The Mayor noted a recommendation for a change in various employee posi-
tions to appropriate ranges. Resolution No. 1667 allocating various
employee classifications to appropriate ranges which reflects a 5%
general salary increase with an additional 2t% increase to Recreation
Supervisor and Parks & Recreation Director and an additional 5% increase
for the following classifications: City Clerk, Director of Publ ic Works-
City Engineer, and $1500 increase for the City Administrator was pre-
sented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 1667 be waived and that it be
adopted.
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City Admin. Wood presented a request of Library & Culture Commission
for Joi~t Council-Library & Culture Commission Study Session to be held on
August 15, 1972 at 8:00 p.m. at the Library. Council had no objection to
said meeting and requested they be notified of said meeting.
Adjournment
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RESOLUTION NO. 1667
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY ALLOCATING THE VARIOUS EMPLOYEE
CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE TO APPROPRIATE RANGES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of August, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Pate, Hughan, Silva, Stout,
and Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
At 12:04 a.m., August 8, 1972, the Mayor adjourned the meeting
to August 14, 1972, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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