Minutes 1973/03/19
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Roll Ca 11
8th grade
Intro. new
Emp.
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Sa 1 a ry
Increase
Pub. Hear. Re:
rezon i ng
L. Frisone
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March 19} 1973
Gilroy, Cal ifornia
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:02 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Fred P. Batrez, John Hughan. John
E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin.
The Mayor noted the presence of students from Mr. Fred Fore-
man's Eighth Grade Class from Brownell School.
The Mayor introduced Eugene Pourroy, Jr., Police Cadet.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Silva that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved.
Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call vote: Ayes: Council
Members: Batrez, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout and Goodrich. Absent:
Council Member: Duffin.
Consent Calendar Items: Minutes of the March 5. 1973 Regular Council
Meeting;
Salary Merit Increase for Richard Bunnell, Recreation Supervisor, at
Range 31.5 from Step "C" $825. to Step iID~!r$867. effective Apri I 1,
1973.
Set April 2, 1973 as Public Hearing on Request of Larry Frisone to
rezone from R-3 (Low Density Multiple Residence) to C-2 (General
Commercial) on property located at the northeast corner of Eigleberry
and Tenth Streets;
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Pub. Hear.re:
P. U. D.
T. Kawano
St. Sweeper
Intro.exchange
student
Pub.Hear.re:
Housing
fl~rr,erd:
Pub.Hear. re:
S.Chest.
Ext. proj .
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~et Public He9ring ,Date of April 2, 1973 on Request of Tom Kawano for
a P.U.D. lone for property located at the northwest corner of First
Street and Kelton Drive.
Heard Report On Bids received March 14, 1973 for one (1) 1973
Street Sweeper. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made
by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that
installment payments by authorized for a new street sweeper, with the
first installment to be paid for in the 1972-73 fiscal year and the
balance to be budgeted for under the 1973-74 Budget. Motion was made
by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the
low street sweeper bid of Western Traction Co. in the amount of
$19,768.45 be awa~sed without trade-in, and with a 15 day cash dis-
count, and that authorization be given for the sale of the 1958
Wayne Sweeper at a minimum bid of $650.00.
The Mayor introduced and presented a proclamation to Miss
Jill Keddie Patterson, Exchange Student from Scotland presently
living with Mr. & Mrs. Burchell.
City Administrator Wood noted that Councilman Duffin was ill
and unable to attend this Council Meeting.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to
add a Housing Element to the General Plan. planning Assistant Lefaver
explained same noting that said document is sufficient to meet :the
State and Federal guidelines.
Mr. Peter Weiner, Attorney, addressed the Council in regard
to said Housing Element noting that said document was not specific
enough.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposal. There was no further comment
from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the publ ic Hearing be
closed.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to said proposed
Housing Element. Councilman Stout inquired of several statements
within said proposed Housing Element, and suggested that Council
approve the first two pages and eliminate the remainder od said
p roposa 1 .
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Batrez and carried that the Public Hearing be re-opened and COn-
tinued to April 2, 1973 in order for Council to further study said
proposed Housing Element at a Work Session scheduled for March 27,
1973 at 8:00 p.m.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on a proposal to amend Assessment 6B of the South
Chestnut Street Extension Project 1967-1 Assessment District.
Director of Public Works Henry explained the proposal. The Mayor
asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or
against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Hughan that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Batrez that the reading of
Resolution No. 1725 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1725
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT- SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET
EXTENSION PROJECT NO. 1967-1 - CITY OF GILROY - ASSESSMENT NO.6-B.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 1973, by the following
Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BATREZ, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT AND
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS; DUFFIN
Pub. Hea r. re :
Gen.Plan
Map
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Tempora ry
Office-J
Cecilian
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So 1 i c ita-
tion
Land Dev .Aps.
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State Mental
Hosp.
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S.C.CO.Transp.
Com. Meet.
Water Qua 1 i ty
Planning
Agency
S.C.Co.Heart
Ass'n.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing on the recommendation of the planning Commission
to amend the General Plan Map to conform to existing zoning. Plan-
ning Assistant Lefaver explained said proposal. The Mayor asked if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the
proposed amendement. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Hughan and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was
had by Council on the matter of the proposed amendment. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout that the reading
of Resolution No. 1726 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1726
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 1973, by the following
vote:
AYES:
BATREZ, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA,'STOUT and
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Absent: COUNCIL MEMBER: DUFFIN
Dr. James Cecilian addressed the Council and requested use
of a Mobile Trailer for a Temporary Office to be located at l335-1st
Street on the proposed parking lot site of their new office building.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and
carried that the request for a Mobile Trailer Temporary Office Build-
ing at 1335-lst Street be granted at the requested site until such
time as the proposed building is completed.
The Mayor inquired of the presence of Mrs. Susan Della
Maggiora, President of the Gilroy parentsl Participation Nursery
School who had requested permission to speak at this meeting. Mrs.
Dell Maggiora was not present at this time.
A request from the I.F.D.E.S. Portuguese Society was pre-
sented for waiver of the solicitation permit for their Portuguese
Celebration on May 27, 1973. Motion" was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the request be granted.
The following Land Development Applications referred by
the County of Santa Clara were presented and explained: a. F, P.
McTighe, Parcel Split; b.M.Arthur, Parcel Split; c. j. Ebaugh, Use
Permit-Horse Stall, Vet Hospital; d. R, C. Graeser, Permit for
Temporary Mobile Home Site; e. H. A. Fleming, Minor Land Division;
f. J. W. Martin, Subdivision (22 losts); g.R. Miyata, Minor Land
Division; and h. W. W. Dorothy, Minor Land Division. Motion was
made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Stout and carried
that there was nO objection to the Land Development Applications pre-
sented with the exception of the application of J. W. Marting recom-
mending disapproval with the proposal for a 22 lot subdivision as
Council is not familiar with the County requirements for this type
of development and expressed concern in regard to a subdivision of
this size and the effect of multi septic systems adjacent to Llagas
Creek percolation area.
A letter from the City of Cupertino was presented urging op-
position to closing State Mental Hospitals. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout that said letter be filed. The motion died for lack
of a second. The Mayor ordered said letter to be filed.
The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Transportation Com-
missionl Special Meeting of February 28, 1973 were noted.
A letter from Governor Reagan in regard to Water Qual ity
planning Agency was noted.
A letter from Santa Clara County Heart Association Inc.
Thanking the Gilroy City Fire Department for Senior Citizensl Program
Was noted.
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Housing
I ntergra- in
tion
A letter from the Office of Education, Santa Clara County,
regard to Housing Integration was noted.
Day Ca re
Centers
A letter from Assemblyman Richard D. Hayden was noted in
regard to Funding Day Care Centers and similar letters from Senator
Bradley and Congressman Gubser were also noted.
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Plan.Com.
Re po r t
3/15/73
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 15,
1973 was noted. Planning Assistant Lefaver explained the proposed
Environmental Impact Report procedure changes.
Res .#1727
Environ-
menta 1
Impact
Re po r t
Discussion was had in regard to same by Council. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that
the Environmental Impact report procedures by adopted. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan that the read-
ing of Resolution No. 1727 be adopted.
RESOLUTION:NO. 1727
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING POLICY GUIDE -
LINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS.
PASSED AND ADOPtED this 19th day of March, 1973, by the following
vote:
AYES :'
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
BATREZ, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT AND
GOODRICH.
None
DUFFIN
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Discussion was had by Council in regard to administration
charges in connection with the Environmental Impact Reports. Coyncil
refe rred same to Staff for recommendat ion.
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Lib.&Cult. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
Com.Meet. March 6, 1973 were noted.
City Code
Servi ces
City Administrator Wood presented a proposed annual contract
for the City Code Services with Municipal Code Corporation. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that the Annual Contract with Municipal Code Corporation be approved
and the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City,
said Contract in effect from May 1, 1973 to May 1, 1974.
So.Co.Plan. A Repprt in regard to the South County Planning Implementa-
Implementa~' tion Grant Program was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan
tion seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Grant Program be
Program approved as outlined and that the grant contract be executed.
Card Room
Ap. Tu
Cantina
A report and recommendation on the Card Room License applica-
tion of Santos Garcia for the Tu Cantina Club at 7355 Monterey Street
was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the Card Room License application
be approved as requested for 7355 Monterey Street.
Dev.~grE~~. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hen.ry presented and
~e:k aVI aQxplained the Development Agreement for Gavilan Bank. Motion was
an made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried
that the Development Agreement for Gavilan Bank be approved and
authorization given to execute same.
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Castle- Director of Public Work-City Engineer Henry presented and
wood Prof. explained the Development Agreement for Castlewood Professional
Off. Office. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Batrez and carried that the Development Agreement for Castlewood
Professional Offices by approved and authorization given to execute
same.
Sidewalk Imps.
Vanda 1 ism
adjacent 0
Filroy Aprs.
Lib ra ry
Site
Mu rray Ave.
73-2 Annex.
Sidewalk
repro
Industrial
Sewer Line
Adj ou rnment
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Councilman Hughan inquired of the sidewalk improvements on
both sides of First Street from Wren Avenue to First Street if 5~!o
of same were installed to require the remainder. Staff was instructed
to investigate same.
Councilman Stout reported vandalism to the crops at the exten-
sion of Murray Avenue to the Gilroy Apartments requesting the plice
Department to occasionally patrol same.
City Administrator Wood informed Council that the Attorneys
for the City VS. Doyle property regarding the Library Site had
reached an agreement of $38,000.00 if the owner surrendered possession
by May 3, 1973 and $36,500.00 if still occupied following that date
and that the owner can remove the irom gate and fencing at her expense.
City Administrator Wood recommended On the ad~ice of our appraiser
that the $38,000.00 be accepted by the City. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that said
stipulated judgement in the amount of $38,000.00 be approved and
accepted.
City Administrator Wood noted that an annexation application
for Murray Avenue Annexation 73-2 had been filed with LAFCO and ex-
plained the location of same. Council had no objection to same.
Councilman Silva inquired of the progress of the requested
sidewalk repair in front of Steinmetsl Pool Hall on Monterey Street
Director of publ ic Works Henry noted that he would investigate same.
Director of Public Works Henry discussed the pump sizes for
the industrial sewer line and proposed design for same.
Secretary-Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, Paul Baxter,
noted that this would be his last Council Meeting that he would
attend representing the Chamber and thanked the City for its coopera-
tion in all respects.
At 10:52 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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