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Minutes 1973/12/03 Roll Call ..... ....... Intro. new employees Consent Calendar Minutes Res. #1778 re: Weed Abate. ~'" ., ...... Campfire Girls Fire Dept. Vehicle Pub. Hear. re: Weed Abate. ..-. ..... Res. #1779 3521 December 3, 1973 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m. Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, John Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. The Mayor introduced new employees, Kabine Mara, Wastewater Treatment Plant Aide and Gary DeLorenzo, Engineering Aide. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and Goodrich. Consent Calendar Items: Minutes of November 19, 1973, Regular Council Meeting; Adopted Resolution No. 1778 Declaring Weeds to be a Public Nuisance, Describing Same, Providing for Publication Thereof, and Sett' ing December 17, 1973, as a Public Hearing for Objection to Proposed Destruction or Removal of said Weeds; RESOLUTION NO. 1778 RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE SUCH NUISANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION BY PUBLICATION THEREOF. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None; NOES: ABSENT: Approved request of Santa Clara County Council of Camp Fire Girls for Waiver of the City's Solicitation Permit for Door-to-Door Sales from Janwary 25, 1974 through February 13, 1974. Noted Report on Bids received November 27, 1973, for Triple Com- bination 1250 GPM Pumper. Further explained by Fire Chief Brittain. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by, Counci lman Pate and carr i ed that the bid be awarded to Van Pelt Fire Trucks, Oakda1e, in the amount of $36,937 excluding sales tax. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing to Confirm the Report of the Fire Chief re: Weed Abatement. He asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the report. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. The report of the Fire Chief was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1779 Confirming the Report and Providing for Special Assessments be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1779 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE CAUSED BY THE GROWING OF WEEDS AND ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 3522 Pub. Hear. Prezoning, L. Wi liard Club OK Relo- ca t ion Downtown Renewal State Sol id Waste Manag. So.Valley Disposal City Rep. Brd. of Super1rs. re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on a Prezoning request of Larry Willard upon annexation of 9.15 acres to R-l and 1.1 acres to R-3 located approximately 700 feet north of First Street on the west side of Morey Avenue. Planning Assis- tant Lefaver explained the prezoning proposal. Discussion was had in re- gard to the emergency right of way access road proposed to be dedicated to the City for fire, emergency, etc. purposes. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the prezoning r eques t. Mr. Wi 11 iam K. Henry, Jr., representi.ng the Engineering Fi rm of Garcia & Henry addressed the Council and further explained that the Tentative Map of the proposed subdivision had been approved by the Plan- ning Commission prior to the City's request for dedication of property for the emergency access road. Discussion was had on the matter. ..... ........ Mr. W. J. Hanna, adjacent property owner to proposed subidivi- sion, addressed the Council and noted that he did not object to the proposed subdivision plan without the emergency access road. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Further discussion was had in regard to including the proposed emergency access road on the final map vs. eliminating same, from said final map. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duf- fin and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance prezoning said property be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary. The Mayor requested that any changes in the Tentative Map of the proposed deve 1 Qpmen t be presen ted to Counci 1. A request of Andy Nebesnick and Richard Rosario was presented for relocation the Club OK Card Room from 7377 Monterey Street to 7371 Monterey Street. Chief of Police Laizure noted that there was no police problem in regard to the proposed relocation of the Club OK Card Room operation. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Club OK Card Room be allowed to relocate to 7371 Monterey Street. It was noted by Staff that prior to said reloca- tion, Building Department and Police Administration approval would be required. ....... "'"'H,. Mr. Hugo Viola, 8205 Wren Avenue, representing Cable TV of Salinas, addressed the Council and requested permission to conduct inter- views of City officials, etc., in regard to the Downtown Renewal Project. Council had no objection to same. A letter from the State Solid Waste Management Board was noted, accompanied by Tentative Planning Guidelines for the Development of Solid Waste Management Plans for comment, and Schedule of Meetings for November, 1973. Refuse Noted request of South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. to transfer interest in their company. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva that the request of South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. to transfer interest be approved, providing that the agreement with South Valley Refuse Disposal is changed to allow same. ........ The Mayor appointed Councilman Stout as City Representative to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 12, 1973, in regard to. signs. ~i,~ Co. Plan. & Land The following referrals of Planning and Land Development Matters Dev. Referrals from the County were noted: a) J. R. Garcia, Minor Land Division, File #24S73.54, b) J. R. Garica, Minor Land Division, #24S73.20, c) Kaiser Aetna, Subdivision, #25S73.3; d) P. Koz10ff, Mobile Home Permit, #24SP73.2. Council recommended that the septic tank proposed for the Minor Land Division on Redwood Retreat (J. R. Garcia) be located so as not to drain into the Little Arthur Creek, and recommended that adequate turn- off measures be provided for the Route 152 traffic in the proposed Kaiser Aetna Subdivision. S.C.Co. Flood Control & Water Dist. 3523 A letter from the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District was noted regarding their policy on flooding. S.C.Co. Airport The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Land Use Com. Meeting of October 25, 1973, were noted. S.C.Co. PPC Mee t. """".",~ - Conservation of Energy 10J Freeway Gilroy Unified School Dist. Res. #1780 ~"',~ ...... P & R Com. Mee t. Lib. & Culture Com. Meet. ".... Monthly Reports Disbursements -- Commissioners' te rm s exp i ring 911 Emergency No. The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meeting of October 25, 1973 were noted. Counci lman Pate reported on the matter of IIWeighted Votell in regard to the Planning Policy Committee changing the by-laws to accomplish same; further noted that the City of Morgan Hill was in opposition to sa i d change. A letter from the Acting Governor of the State of California in regard to the Conservation of Energy was noted. A letter from the City of Morgan Hill in regard to urging the Highway Commission to expedite the E.I.R. on Freeway Route 101, between Cochran and Ford Roads was noted. A letter from the Gilroy Unified School District in regard to classroom overloading was noted. Council directed the City Administra- tor to forward all County referrals on planning and land development matters to the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Trustees. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of Resolution 1780 be waived and that it be adopted supporting the City of Morgan Hillis position regarding urging the Highway Commission to expedite the E.I.R. on Freeway Route 101 between Cochran and Ford Roads. RESOLUTION NO. 1780 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SF THE CITY OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO EXPEDITE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE FREEWAY ROUTE 101, BETWEEN COCHRANE ROAD AND FORD ROAD, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCil MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of November 20, 1973, were noted. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of November 7, 1973, were noted. The Summary of Monthly Reports of October 1973 was noted. The Report of Disbursements from November 1, 1973, through November 30, 1973, was noted and discussed. The Report of eity Commissioners' terms expiring January 1, 1974, was noted. The Report on the 911 Emergency Service Telephone Number was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the report be approved and authorization be given to proceed with said program based upon the City Administrator's memorandum, not including thehiring of an additional Police Cadet at this time. 3524 Res. #1781 re: Open Space Grant 7th & 8th Sts. Downtown Re- newal Proj. Energy Cons. Program Fire Dept. Vehicle GiJroy Senior Cen te r Res. #1782 re: Revised Wage Scales Res. #1783 re: Housing Code City Administrator Wood presented a Contract for an Open Space Grant for Eastside and Christmas Hill Parks. Motion was made by Coun- cilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of ReS61ution No. 1781 be waived and that it be adopted authorizing the executivion of an Open Space Grant for Eastside and Christmas Hill Parks. RESOLUTION NO. 1781 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTIVION OF A CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE ANDIOR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES NO. OS-CA-09-39-1082 (G) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE UNITED STATES~F AMERICA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, .. and GOORICH NOES: COUN C I L MEMBERS: None ..... ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Report on the Feasibility of a Code Enforcement, Rehabili- tation or Redevelopment Program for the west side of Monterey Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets was noted. Discussion was had on the matter. Council agreed to enforce the Code in this regard. A Status Report on an Energy Conservation Program was noted. Fire Chief Brittain presented a Report on Fire Pumper No.2 and requested Council direction in this regard. Motion was made by Coun- cilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that authorization be given to proceed with a complete major overhaul of the engine and component parts of Fire Pumper No.2 as recommended and further author- ized amendment to the 1973-74 Budget in the amount of $1,700.00 by , transferring same from Account 15Cl to Account IOBI5.15. A letter request for continuation of the Gilroy Senior Center was noted. The Mayor further noted that Mrs. Torres had further re- quested tabling same to await a proposal of the California Rural Legal Assistance. Council fabled same. ~ '""-",,.u Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 17~2 be waived and that it be adopted approving the Santa Clara County Building and Construction Trades August 1, 1973, Revised Wage Scales for Public Works Contracts. RESOLUTION NO. 1782 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING WAGE SCALES FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The recommendation of the Director of Public Works for adoption of the Housing Code and Dangerous Building Code was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1783 be waived and that it be adopted as recommended. iII!IIlII RESOLUTION NO. 1783 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1973 EDITION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973,by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: 352-5 Res. #1784 re: Dangerous BId g. Ac t. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1784 be waived and that it be adopted as recommen ded. RESOLUTION NO. 1784 tIf1JI"'OO RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1973 EDITION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: ...... Ord. #1002 re: Fire Codes Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Hughan that the reading of Ordinance No. 1002 be waived and that it be adopted amending portions of Sections 10.9 and 10.10 of the Gilroy City Code so as to Adopt the 1973 Uniform Fire Codes as Modified and Amended by County Ordinance. The report of the Fire Chief on County Board of Supervisors Actions regarding Safe and Sane Fireworks was noted. ORDINANCE NO. 1002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 10.9 and 10.10 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE SO AS TO ADOPT THE 1973 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AS MODI- FIED AND AMENDED BY PORTIONS OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. NS-800.7 AND BY PERMITTING IISAFE & SANE'I FIREWORKS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: ........ Forest St. Park Counci lman Stout inquired of the progress of Improvements proposed at Forest Street Park. -- Trucks-1st St. Councilman Stout inquired of the parking of trucks on First Stre~t. It was noted that said trucks could not be prohibited from parking on a State Highway. Gentry & Gilroy Councilman Stout inquired of the proposed Council Committee meeting Foods pro- with Gentry and Gilroy Foods. City Administrator Wood noted that said posed meet. meeting has been delayed in order for the City to determine an estimated cost of removing the present excess silt from the City's filter beds. Water Li ne- Fe110m prop. Councilman Stout inquired of the progress of replacing the water line from the Golf Course to the Fellom property. City Administrator Wood noted that the City is proposing to install a plastic pipe line on the Golf Course side of the highway to hopefully eliminate the present problem, as soon as weather will permit. Reservoir Councilman Duffin inquired of the possibility of placing the con- crete in the reservoir from the basement break-out on the Doyle property at the proposed library site. ,""" -- Sewer Farm Councilman Silva inquired as to who was dumping all the concrete at the Sewer Farm. Councilman Silva reported that the Garbage Company is not covering their garbage at the Sewer Farm with dirt as often as necessary. Councilman Silva noted that a lot of lumber is being handled at the Sewer Farm which is prohibited. 3526 Properties, City Administrator Wood presented a request of Jadal Proper~ies, Inc. owner of; the Gilroy ~laza Shopping Center, at the northwest corner of Wren Avenue and First Street for additional time to complete construction at said site. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that a one-year extension from December 4, 1973, to De- cember 4, 1974 be granted regarding Section 49, Resolution No. 1689. Jadal Inc. Sign 0 rd. Res. #1785 re: Comprehensive Planning Assistance Federal EPA Discussion was had in regard to enforcing the City's Sign Ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and car- ried that the Section on sign setbacks of more than 100 feet along First Street be referred back to the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that Staff be directed to commence the overall enforcement of the remaining Code for enforcing said sign ordinance. Councilman Stout voted IInoll on the motion. City Administrator Wood presented an agreement with the State of California Council on Intergovernmental Relations for approval of same. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1785 be waived and that it be adopted author- izing execution of said agreement re: South County Implementation Program relating to Comprehensive Planning Assistance. RESOLUTION NO. 1785 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented proposed legislation in regard to the Federal Environmental Protection Agency controls on Parking, .etc. League Institute The Mayor noted the League of California Cities Institute on Labor Relations for City Officials. S. Co. Plan. Prog. Com. Inter-Ci ty Counc i 1 Adjournment l_u_ The South County Planning Program Committee Meeting in Morgan Hill was noted. The Mayor reminded Council of the Inter-City Council Meeting December 6, 1973 at Moffett Field. At 11:14 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, z?J Zt~:::J t>'J1JtL/' / City Clerk