Minutes 1973/06/04
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Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
, 73- 74
Budget
Library Site
Property
S. Chest.St.
Extn. Proj.
67-1 Assmlt
#5, Res.#1743
Ronan Ave.-So.
Chestnut 71-1
Assm't #8
Res. #1744
Gilroy, California
June 4, 1973
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Protempore George T. Duffin, at 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Protempore Duffin noted that Mayor Goodrich is on vacation.
Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin,
John Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, and David V. Stout.
Absent: Council Member: Norman B. Goodrich.
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Motion was made by Counci lman Pate seconded by Counci lman
Hughan that the following items under the Consent Calendar by approved.
Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Counci 1
Members: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva and Stout. Absent:
Council Member: Goodrich.
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Consent Calendar Items: Minutes of the May 21, 1973, Regular
Counci 1 Meeting;
Set June 18, 1973, as public hearing for 1973-1974 Budget, in-
cluding Revenue Sharing Funds.
City Administrator Wood presented a Report on offers to purchase
city-owned houses to be removed from the new library site. Mayor Pro-
tempore Duffin asked if there were any additional offers from anyone in
the audience. There was no comment. Motion was made by Councilman
Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the offers as pre-
sented by the City Administrator to purchase houses within the Library
Project as follows be approved and accepted. 738l-A Rosanna Street -
$12,500; 738l-B Rosanna Street - $155; 312 W. 6th Street - $500; and
364 W. 6th Street - $300, with conditions of sale as recommended by
the City Administrator.
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The Mayor Protempore stated that this was the time and place
scheduled for a public hearing on a proposal to amend Assessment No.5
of the "South Chestnut Street Extension Project 1967-1" assessment
district. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained the
proposal. The Mayor Protempore 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
Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that the public hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Stout
that the reading of Resolution No. 1743 be waived and that it be
adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1743
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET
EXTENSION PROJECT NO. 1967-1 - CITY OF GILROY - ASSESSMENT NO.5.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNC IL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva and
S tou t
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
NOES:
ABSENT:
The Mayor Protempore stated that this was the time and place ~
scheduled for a public hearing on a proposal to amend Assessment No.8
of the "Ronan Avenue - South Chestnut Street Project 1971-1" assessment
district. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained the
proposal. The Mayor Protempore 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 Silva and carried that the public hearing be closed. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan that the read-
ing of Resolution No. 1744 be waived and that it be adopted.
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Pub.Hear. re:
Zone Ord.
Amend.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1744
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT - RONAN AVENUE - SOUTH
CHESTNUT STREET PROJECT NO. 1971-1 CITY OF GILROY - ASSESSMENT No.8.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva and Stout.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
The Mayor protempore stated that it was the time and place
scheduled for a public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to amend Sections 31, 32, and 33 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Assistant Lefaver addressed the Council and explained said
Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Discussion was had in regard to Section
33.4. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout
and carried that the public hearing be continued to June 18, 1973, am
that reconsideration of the amendment to Section 33.4 be referred to
the Planning Commission.
Emsee Trans. Co. A request of Emsee Transportation Company was presented to use
re:Temp. a Mobile Home at 6770 Chestnut Street as a Temporary Office. Motion
Office was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried
that the request be approved for a one year period or until completion
of construction whichever occurs first.
Pathway South A letter from Pathway South Organization was presented requesting
the contribution from the City in the amount of $2,500 to the Drug Abuse
and Crisis Program previously approved by Council subject to said organi-
zation receiving their federal grant funds. Heard from Mr. James Z.
Zizzo and Doug Reichel, Director of Pathway South of South County. Mo-
tion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and car-
ried that a $625 quarterly payment in advance be approved for the Drug
Abuse and Crisis Program sponsored by Pathway South with subsequent
quarterly payments issued subject to receipt of a quarterly report of
~ the expenditures from Pathway South, and dependent upon the success of
the program. Council left the decision of amending the 1972-73 Budget
... in the amount of $2,500 or just for the $625 and re-budgeting the balance
of $1,875 in the 1973-74 Budget up to Staff.
Re-Districting
(Assemb 1 y)
Res. #1745
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Amer i can ReV.
Bicentennial
Commission
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Legislation
State Park
Bond Funds
A request from the City of Los Gatos for opposing the proposed
assembly re-districting of Santa Clara County was noted. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading
of Resoluti1n No. 1745 be waived and that it be adopted. It was noted
that the section regarding the proposed new districts be rewritten to
fit the City of Gilroy's situation.
RESOLUTION NO. 1745
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY OPPOSING THE PROPOSED
ASSEMBLY REDISTRICTING OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva and
S tou t
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
NOES:
ABSENT:
A request of the American Rerolution Bicentennial Commission
of California in regard to establishing a local committee was noted.
Council referred same to the City's Library and Culture Commission.
The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin of May 25,
1973, was noted. Council requested the City Administrator to notify
the City's representatives that the City is opposed to A.B. 819 regarding
l~ overtime for police and fire personnel.
A letter from the Board of Supervisors in regard to allocating
local share of State Park Bond Funds was noted.
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Methodist
Church
Property
Co. Land Dev.
Referrals
ALUC & PPC
Meetings
5/24/73
An offer of the United Methodist Church to sell lands adjacent
to Northside Park to the City was noted. Reverend Bill Johnson, Pastor,
addressed the Council and further explained the offer. Council re-
ferred same to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
A county referral on Planning and Land Development request for a
use permit for a used car lot, appl icant - Alger Investments, Inc.,
was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Stout and carried that the County be notified that the City is not
opposed to use of the existing building but would be opposed to new
construction at the site, same being proliferation along Monterey
Highway.
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The Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use
Commission and Planning Policy Committee Meetings of May 24, 1973,
were noted.
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Personnel Com, The Personnel Commission Report of the May 24, 1973, meeting
was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Silba and carried that the classifications as recommended for Park
Arborist, Recreation Specialist, and Park Maintenance Aide be approved.
Personnel Director Reinsch reported that the Personnel Commission
had changed their regular meeting date to the fourth Wednesday of each.
month.
Monthly Reports The Summary of the Monthly Report of April, 1973, was~noted.
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from May 1, 1973, to May 30, 1973,
was noted. Mayor Pro tempore Duffin requested that the Council be
invited to view progress at Northside Park.
Pistol Range
Castlewood Pk.
Un it #7
Standish Acres
Unit #1, Tr.
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Fire Zone
Changes
Ord. #984 re:
Zone Ord.
Amendment
A Report from the Police Chief on Feasibility of a Pistol Range
on city property in the vicinity of Burchell Road was noted. Council
requested the City Administrator to investigate the pistol range facili-
ties at San Benito County and Santa Teresa Park. Councilman Silva
noted that he would check the feasibility of such a facility at the
Cityls golf course property.
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Director of pUblic Works-City Engineer Henry presented and ex-
plained the Development Agreement for Castlewood Park, Unit #7.
Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Stout and
carried that the Development Agreement be approved as presented.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry recommended final
acceptance of Standish Acres, Unit #1, Tract 4991. Motion was made
by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the
final acceptance of Standish Acres, Unit #1, Tract 4991 be approved.
The City Attorney presented an ordinance regarding Fire Zone
Changes. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
DeBell that the proposed ordinance regarding Fire Zone Changes be
introduced and published by title and summary.
Ordinance No. 984 Amending Section 40, 41, 42 and 43, of the
Zoning Ordinance previously introduced and published by title and
summary was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman
Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of Ordinance
No. 984 be waived and that it be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 984
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 40, 41, 42, and 43,
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan,Pate, Silva and Stout
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
Bonanza Days
Salary
Increases
Plan. Ass't
MacDonald's
Restaurant
3 rd S t.
Storm Dr.
Adjourned
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Councilman Hughan noted that
wi\l be held Ju~e 11 or 12 at 8:00
agreed to Tuesday, June 12, 1973.
is the order of the evening.
the Official Bonanza Days Ceremonial
p.m. in the Old City Hall. Council
It was announced that western dress
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan
and carried that the City Attorney salary be set at $10,000 per year,
effective July 1, 1973, and that the City Administrator's salary be set
at $25,000 per year, effective July 1, 1973,
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell
that the City Administratorls recommendation of April, 1973, to hire
R. Scott Lefaver as Planning Assistant be apprpved at Range 34.5 Step
B, Motion was carried by the following Roll Call vote: Ayes: Council-
members DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, and Silva. Noes: Councilmember
Stout. Absent: Councilmember Goodrich.
Discussion was had in regard to the sign of MacDonald's Restaurant.
Councilman Silva requested that the Director of Public Works
investigate the odor believed to be caused by the storm drain water on
Thtrd Street. . ~
Discussion was had in regard to the Used Car Lot Application
referred to the City by the County. Councilman DeBell inquired of
the City's concern in regard to a sign being constructed at the site
and whether this would be considered new construction. Council agreed
that there was no objection to same if it met the City of Gilroyls Sign
Ordinance requirements.
City Administrator Wood noted an invitation from the Mayor of
the City of Mountain View to a Retirement Dinner for John T. O'Halloran
on June 9, 1973, at the Bold Knight in Sunnyvale.
It was noted by the Press that Max D. Kludt, former Director
of Public Works had recently been hired as City Manager of the City of
Capitola.
At 9:54 p,m., the Mayor Protempore adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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