Minutes 1973/01/02
Roll Call
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Consent
Calendar
Pub. Hear. re:
Amended Assmt.
6-A, S. Ches t-
nut 67-1
Res. #1699
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Variance -
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January 2, 1973
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The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:02 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Fred P. Batrez, George T. Duffin, John
Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, and Norma~ B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: David V. Stout
A Moment of Silence was observed in Memory of President Harry S.
Truman and former Councilman John E. Allemand.
The Mayor postponed presentation of a Certificate of Service to
Mr. Vern Gillott, retiring Personnel Commissioner, who was not present.
The following item on the Consent Calendar was approved: Minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of December 18, 1972.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a proposal to amend Assessment No.6-A, South Chestnut
Street Extension Project No. 1967-1. Director of Public Works Henry
explained the assessment split noting an assessment of $24,501.11 on
Parce 1 No. 6A-l and $14,018. 71 on Parce 1. No. 6A-2. The Mayor asked if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the
proposal. As there was no comment from the audience, it was moved by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the
Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Counci.1man Hughan seconded
by Councilman Batrez and carried that Resolution No. 1699 Confirming said
Amended Assessment be adopted and the reading waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 1699
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET
EXTENSION PROJECT NO. 1967-1 - CITY OF GILROY - ASSESSMENT No.6-A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BATREZ, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, and
GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT
NOES:
ABSENT:
A letter from Medford Neon Sign Company, Inc., Medford, Oregon,
was presented requesting an appeal of a sign variance denial by the
Planning Commission for Sambo's Restaurant sign. City Administrator
Wood requested this hearing appeal be delayed to January 15, 1973, to
enable the petitioners to appear before Council.
J.A. Fi 1 ice, etal, A letter from Mr. Joseph A. Fi 1 ice, et aI, was presented requesting
re: 1st & a six (6) months extension of two (2) bui lding construction requirements
Kern Dev. at the corner of First and Kern, previously granted under Section 49,
Resolution No. 1665. Mr. Fi 1 ice addressed the Counci 1 and explained
that one of the lessees for a portion of this property has been released
from his lease obligation which left them with one tenant instead of the
required two. As an alternative, Mr. Filice requested that E's Ranch
Milk be permitted to commence construction on the easterly one-half of
the property as originally proposed and in exchange, proposed to make
street improvements on the balance of the property. Discussion was had
on the previous committment for Mr. Filice to develop both buildings as
originally planned. Mr. Filice further proposed that, if in a given
period of time no tenant was available for occupancy of the second build-
ing, they could move their own offices into said building to fulfill ~his
previous commi ttment. Motion was made by Counci lman Duffin seconded 'by
Councilman Silva and carried that an extension be granted to July 1, 1973,
for the construction of the westerly building with the understanding to
proceed as soon as possible with the construction of E's Ranch Milk and
also proceed as soon as possible with street improvements on the westerly
one-half of said property.
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342.Q,aring
Funds-Ca 1 if.
Taxpayers'
Assoc.
Rev.Sharing
Funds
Retiring Plan.
Comm'r T.
Obata
E.O.P. Proj.
Gav.College
PPC Minutes
11/30/72
ALUC Meeting
11/30/72
Muni.Financing
Letter
Trans. Com.
Minutes
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City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Cal ifornia
Taxpayers' Association requesting the City use the revenue sharing
funds to reduce property taxes. City Administrator Wood noted that he
would notify said Association that the City has reduced its local pro-
perty tax this tax year in anticipation of receiving these funds.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Mr. Antonio Del
Buono requesting information re: funding of the Senior Citizens Pro-
gram. City Administrator stated he would furnish Mr. Del Buono with the
requested information.
The Mayor explained that there are 10 or 12 splinter groups
doing work for senior citizens in the area. The City Administrator
was instructed to place on the Agenda for January 15, 1973, a course
of action regarding a senior citizen center.
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City Administrator Wood presented a letter of resignation from
the Planning Commission from Commissioner Tom Obata. Motion was made
by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that
Council accept Mr. Obata's resignation with regrets. The Mayor re-
quested that names be presented at the next Council Meeting to replace
Mr. Obata on the Planning Commission.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Mr. John P.
Ornelaz, Director of Special Programs and Services at Gavilan College,
asking for Council's support of the Educational Opportunities Project
proposal for 1973-73. Mr. Ed Paradella addressed the Council and ex-
plained how the E.O.P. assists students of low-income families in
handling personal and academic problems. Discussion was had. Motion
was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that Council concurs with Gavilan College Administration's support of
the E.O.P. Project.
City Administrator Wood noted that Mr. Paradella was responsible
for recently saving a child from an attack by two dogs.
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The Minutes of the Planning Policy committee Meeting of November
30, 1972, were noted.
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The Minutes of the Airport Land Use Commission meeting of Novem-
ber 30, 1972, were noted.
A Municipal Financing Letter, dated December 15, 1972, from
Stone & Youngberg was noted.
The Mini Minutes of the Transportation Commission Special Meeting
of December 6, 1972, were noted.
Open Space Grant City Administrator Wood presented a letter from H.U.D. stating
Funds-Gilroy they have tentatively set aside Open Space Grant funds in the amount
Parks of $86,134.00 for improvements to Gilroy parks as follows: Eastside
Park - $25,000; Northside Park - $46,134; and Christmas Hill Park -
$15,000. It was noted that the City's application had a relatively
high priority rating except in the area of local equal employment and
entrepreneurial effort because the City is without an affirmative
action program. It was further noted that Staff is currently working ...
on the adoption of an affirmative action program.
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Regional Trans. A notice of a Town Meeting on the Regional Transportation Plan
Plan. Meet. for the Bay Area to be held in San Jose, January 10, 1973, was noted.
P & R Com.
Meet.
12/19/72
Pers. Com. Meet.
12/28/72
City Administrator presented a report of the Parks and Recreation
Commission's meeting of Tuesday, December 19, 1972.
A Report of the Personnel Commission meeting of Thursday, Decem-
ber 28, 1972, was noted and filed.
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Monthly Report
Disbursements
Adoption of
1971 Un i -
form Fire
Code
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Dev. Agree. -
llerra Li nda
Tr. #5272
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Res.#1700
Common Use
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Eastside Pk.
Environmental
Guidelines
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The Summary of Monthly Reports of November; 1972, was noted 3421
and di scussed.
The Report of Disbursements from December 1 through December 31,
1972, was noted and discussed.
City Adminis~ra~or Wood presented a Report on the proposed adop-
tion of the Uniform Fire Code, 1971 Edition, and requested Council appoint
a committee to review same and report back to Council. Mayor Goodrich
appointed Councilmembers Batrez and Silva to said committee.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented a Develop-
ment Agreement for Tierra Linda, Tract 5272, Murray Avenue, recommending
acceptance of the agreement and ~uthorizing execution of same with the
following stipulations: 1) The assignment of monies for the existing
sanitary sewer reimbursement to Lumbermen's Mercantile Company be cleared
to City's satisfaction; 2) That the City receive the $8,514.50 in fees
prior to recordation of the final map. Discussion was had. Motion was
made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that
the development agreement for Tierra Linda, Tract 5272, be approved with
the stipulations recommended by the Director of Public Works.
Public Works Director Henry presented a common use agreement
between the City and Pacific Gas and Electric Company re: a common use
of a right of way under a P.G. & E. transmission tower through the Tierra
Linda development and requested adoption of a resolution authorizing
execution and acceptance of said Common Use Agreement with P. G. & E.
and authorizing the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign same on be-
half of the City. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council-
man Silva and carried that Resolution No. 1700 authorizing the execution
and acceptance of a common use agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric
Company be adopted and the reading waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 1700
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE
OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS AND ELECT~IC COMPANY PERTAINING TO THE
COMMON USE OF A TOWER LINE RIGHT OF WAY IN TRACT NO. 5272, TIERRA LINDA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BATREZ, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT
Discussion was had re: the acquisition of additional lands from
the Piedmont Estate for Eastside Park. Council authorized Staff to pro-
ceed in the attempt to acquire the additional 5.25 acre parcel from the
Estate of Virginia Piedmont provided H.U.D. will allow the $25 000 tenta-
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tlvely allocated in grant funds for the development of Eastside Park to
be used for this additional land acquisition. Staff is authorized to
proceed upon receiving such written authorization from H.U.D.
City Adninistrator Wood noted that the Architectural and Site
Approval Procedures would be discussed at the January 15, 1972 meeting.
Discussion was had on the proposed guidelines for Review of
Projects and Environmental Impact Statements. The City Administrator
and City Attorney recommended the following change in wording of the
last sentence of the last paragraph to read: "The decision of the
Planning Commission shall be in accord with Section 82 of the Zoning
Ordinance." Motion was made by Cooncilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that Resolution No. 1701 approving the Environmental
6uidelines as presented with the changes recommended by the City Admini-
strator and City Attorney be adopted and the reading waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 1701
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING POLICY GUIDE-
LINES FOR REVIEW OF PROJECTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1973, by the following vute:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BATREZ, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT
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Buffering
Standards
Res. #1702
City Administrator Wood presented and Planning Assistant
Lefaver explained the proposed Freeway Buffering Standards. Dis-
cussi?n was had. Motipn was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councllmah Duffin and carried that Resolution No. 1702 Setting Free-
way, Expressway, and Major Highway Buffering Standards as pa6sed by
the Planning Commission under Secion .1, entitled "Purpose", be
adopted and the reading waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 1702
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING POLICY GUIDE-
LINES FOR FREEWAY, EXPRESSWAY AND MAJOR HIGHWAY BUFFERING STANDARDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BATREZ, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, and
GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT
NOES:
ABSENT:
Support of local Discussion was had in regard to requests for Council support
Grant Prog. of various grant programs throughout the community. Councilman Hughan
suggested an administrative directive be issued requesting local school
districts to keep Council appraised of grant programs where Council
support is desired or required. Council concurred.
Freeway Bypass City Administrator Wood noted that the Division of Highways
will not proceed with the te,mporary opening of the South Valley Free-
way at Leavesley without an accord with the City, and will transmit
this intent to the City in writing.
MACP Rep. Assistant City Administrator Reinsch, representative to the
MAPC, addressed the Council noting the MACP has asked each organization
that received funds from the Department of Labor to present in detail
programs for future funding recommendations; further noting that Council
can expect to be approached for endorsements of these programs that are
in Gilroy.
The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commissioner Chiesa
in the audience.
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ICC Meeting
1/4/73
The Mayor requested that three (3) reservations be made to the
Inter-City Council Meeting on January 4, 1973, at Cupertino.
Adjournment
At 10:00 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deputy City Cl rk