Minutes 1974/03/04
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Roll Call
Intra. New
Employee
Consent
Ca 1 enda r
March 4, 1974
Gilroy, Cal ifornia
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by
His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:03 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George 1. Duffin, John
Hughan, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent;
Council Member: John E. Pate.
he Mayor introduced new employees: Leana Vogel, Clerk Typist; Wade
Berry & Mauro Lugo, Util itymen Trainees, Parks and Recreation Department.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin 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, Silva, Stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: John E.
Pate.
Minutes
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Consent Calendar Items: Minutes of February 19, 1974, Regular Council
Meeting;
Ord. #1009 re: Adopted Ordinance No. 1009 amending the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning
Zon.Ord. a five (5) acre parcel on the south side of Hecker Pass Highway, west of
Amend. Miller Avenue from Rl to R3 District;
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Zon.Ord.
Amend.
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Ord. #1011
Zon.Ord.
Amendments
Ord. #1012
Zon. Ord.
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Ord. #1011
Zon. Ord.
Amend.
ORDINANCE NO. 1009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF SAID CITY BY REZONING THE FIVE ACRE PARCEL, MORE OR LESS, ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF HECKER PASS HIGHWAY WEST OF MILLER AVENUE, FROM Rl DISTRICT TO
R3 DISTRICT AFTER DEVELOPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: PATE:
re: Adopted Ordinance No. 1010 amending the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning
the premises at the north side of Ronan Avenue 500 feet west of Monterey
Street from 1-Z to R3 District after development pursuant to Section 49 of
the Zoning Ordinance;
ORDINANCE NO. 1010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING THE PREMISES AT THE NORTH SIDE OF RONAN AVENUE 500 FEET
WEST OF MONTEREY STREET FROM 1-Z DISTRICT TO R3 DISTRICT, AFTER DEVELOPMENT,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: PATE
re: Adopted Ordinance No. 1011 amending the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning
the premises on the south side of First Street west of the proposed Wren
Avenue Extension from R-1 to C-1 and PO Districts after development, pursuant
to Section 49 of the Zoning Ordinance;
ORDINANCE NO. 1011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING THE PREMISES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FIRST STREET WEST OF
THE PROPOSED WREN AVENUE EXTENSION FROM R1 DISTRICT TO Cl AND PO DISTRICTS
AFTER DEVELOPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: PATE
re: Adopted Ordinance No. 1012 amending the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning
a portion of the tree (3) acre parcel located on the ncrth side of First
Street 700 feet east of Morey Avenue from Rl to PO District after develop-
ment pursuant to Section 49 of the Zoning Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 1012
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF GILROY BY REZONING A PORTION OF THE THREE ACRE PARCEL, MORE OR
LESS, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FIRST STREET 700 FEET EAST OF MOREY
AVENUE FROM Rl DISTRICT TO PO DISTRICT AFTER DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: PATE
re: Adopted Ordinance No. 1013 amending the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning
Leavesley No.2 Annexation 72-7 on the northwest corner of Leavesley noad
and San Ysidro Avenue to HC District after development pursuant to Section
49 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Ord. #1014 re:
Zon. Ord.
Amend.
Salary Merit
Increases
Pub.Hear.re:
Rezoning
Library Bids
Sewerage I n-
f i 1 t rat ion &
Rev. Study
Pub.Hear. re:
Gen.Plan
Res.#1791
ORDINANCE NO. 1013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING LEAVESLEY NO.2 ANNEXATION 72-7 ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
LEAVESLEY ROAD AND SAN YSIDRO A~ENUE TO HC DISTRICT AFTER DEVELOPMENT, PUR-
SUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: PATE
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Adopted Ordinance No. 1014 amending the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning
a 4.6 acre parcel in the Gilroy Industrial Park from M2 to M3 District
after development pursuant to Section 49 of the Zoning Ordinance;
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ORDINANCE NO. 1014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING A 4.6 ACRE PARCEL IN THE GILROY INDUSTRIAL PARK FROM M2
DISTRICT TO M3 DISTRICT AFTER DEVELOPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1974~ by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBEll, DUFrIN, HUGHAN, SILVA,
STOUT and GOODRICH
NO E S .: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: PATE
Approved salary merit step increases for the following four (4) city
employees, effective March 1, 1974: Daniel P. Crumrine, Patrolman, Range
32 from Step "A" $853 to Step "B" $897; Ronald J. Latronica, Patrolman,
Range 32.5, from Step "A" $875 to Step "B" $919; Harold F. Lawrence, Fire
Engineer, Range 32, from Step "D" $988 to Step liE" $1,038; and Rudolfo
Quintanar, Park Foreman, Range 33, from Step "B" $941 to Step "C" $988.
Set March 18, 1974, as a Publ ic Hearing on a request for rezoning
from R-l (Single Family) to PO (Professional Office) located approximately
170 feet east of Kelton Drive on the north side of First Street containing
1 acre.
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City Administrator Wood presented and explained an additional report
on the Library Project Bids. He also presented an Amendment to the Lease
Agreement for the Gilroy Branch Library to be acted upon by the Board of
Supervisors at their March 5, 1974, meeting and requested that the Council
adjourn this meeting to March 6, 1974, at 4:30 p.m. to act upon said Lease
Agreement following the Board of Supervisors' action on same. Council had
no objection to same.
Council deferred the Report of Consoer Townsend and Associates on
proposal re: Sewerage Infiltration and Revenue Study, to await the
presence of Mr. Dick Foss of Consoer Townsend and Associates.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission
to amend the General Plan Map of the City.
Planning Assistant Lefaver addressed the Council and further ex-
plained said recommendation of the Planning Commission noting that the
proposal was for Low Density to Commercial for the area south of G-Mart
and Residential (R-l) to Commercial (C-l) for Grant City on First Street.
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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 audi-
ence. Motion was made by Councilman Suffin seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the Publ ic Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Council-
man Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No.
1791 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1791
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN
MAP OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
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Pub.Hear.re:
Amend.Sec.
83 of Zon.
Ord.
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Hea r . re :
Castlewood
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EIR
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Study
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Gilroy Golf &
Country Club
S.C.Co. Plan.
Land. Dev.
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PASSED
AYES:
AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1974, by
COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN,
GOODR I CH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: PATE
the following vote:
SILVA, STOUT and
NOES:
ABSENT:
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on the report and reocmmendation of the Planning Commission
to amend Section 83 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Assistant Lefaver explained the recommendation of the Planning
Commission. Discussion was had by Council in regard to said amendment.
Councilman Stout recommended that the Director of Publ ic Works be the only
authorized personnel in addition to the Police Chief for enforcing or cause
to be enforced the provisions of the ordinance pertaining to the erection,
construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion, alterations, removal,
or additions to any building sign or structure or building site.
Motion was made by Councilman DeBell seconded by Councilman Hughan
and carried that the Publ ic Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Council-
man Duffin seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that the ordinance
be introduced and published by title and summary for amending Section 83
of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended. Councilman Stout voted "no" on
the motion.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Hearing on the matter of requiring an Environmental Impact Report on
Castlewood 8, 9 and 10.
Planning Assistant Lefaver addressed the Council and explained
same noting the letter form Daniel Garr, Assistant Professor, San Jose
State re: Impact Report and further explained the additional information
provided from the report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February
21, 1974.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
for or against the matter. Mr. W. J. Hanna, Engineer for the proposal,
addressed the Council and requested that an EIR not be required for said
matter.
Mrs. Elaine Long, 7580 Westwood Drive, addressed the Council and
requested that an EIR be required for said proposal.
Discussion was had by Council. Motion was made by Councilman
Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that an Environmental Impact
Report not be required for Castlewood 8, 9, and 10. Council Members Duffin
and Hughan voted Ilno" on the motion.
Mr. Dick Foss, representing Consoer, Townsend and Associates
addressed the Council in regard to their proposal on Sewerage Infiltration
and Revenue Study noting that the Central Coastal Regional Water Qual ity
Control Board has recommended that the City of Gilroy's priority be
changed to a "D" Rating which would allow a federal grant appl ication
for said proposal if said rating is finally approved.
Council was in accord with proceeding with the necessary prelimi-
naries required in the event a "D" Rating was approved for said project.
The Financial Statement of the Gilroy Golf and Country Club for the
year ending 12/31/73 was noted.
& The following referrals of Santa Clara County Planning and Land
Development matters were noted and Council had no objection to same: John
Stevenson, Building Site Review application, File #74M25.803; J. E. Crigg,
Building Site Report Appl ication, File #74R24.447.
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Elk Dr.
Gate
League Bul-
let ins re:
Legis.
Mont. St.
resurfac i ng
S.C.Co.
ALUC
S.C.Co. PPC
AB 819,491, &
SB 1340 &
AB 2119
So. Va lley
Ref. D i sposa 1
AB 1729
AB 819,
SB 1340 &
AB 491
Plan. Com.
Report
2/21/74
Westwood Acres
Unit #4
Rancho El
Dorado
Mesa Rd.
Ranch
A request of the Gilroy Golf and Country Club was presented re-
questing the City to install a locked gate at Elk Drive. Council had no
objection to the installation of a locked gate at Elk Drive but noted that
said matter was between the Elks Lodge and the Gilroy Golf and Country Club
to purchase and install same, if desired.
The League of Cal ifornia Cities, Legislative Bulletin, dated
February 22, 1974, was noted. Council supported the City Administrator's
position being in favor of No.3 re: Local Code Enforcement and Rehabil i-
tation Programs (SB 1495); and objected to No.6 re: In Lieu Tax 5%
Reduction (AB 2942) recommending that the local legislators be advised of
the City's position in regard to said Bills.
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A letter from the State of California, Department of Transportation
re: the reply to the City's request for financial assistance on Monterey
Street from First to Ninth Streets was noted and discussed. Discussion
was had in regard to the City requiring the State to resurface Monterey
Street or for the City to resurface and do the work in conjunction with the
Beautification Project. Council requested to discuss same with the Down-
town Merchants at the proposed adjourned meeting of March 6, 1974.
The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission
Meeting of January 24, 1974;
The Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meeting
of January 14, 1974;
Two letters from Assemblyman Richard D. Hayden in re: to AB 819, AB 491,
SB 1340 and AB 2119;
A letter from South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc., in re: to
City Dump;
A letter from Senator Alfrec E. Alquist in re: to AB 1729;
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and a letter from Senator Clark L. Bradley in re: to AB 819, SB
1340 and AB 491 were noted with no separate discussion on same.
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The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 21,
1974, was noted and further explained by Planning Assistant Lefaver.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and
carried that the plans of Mira Loma Tract, Lots 16-23 as submitted be
approved.
Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that an EIR had
been required by the Planning Commission for Westwood Acres, Unit #4
and inquired if Council wished to reconsider same. Council noted that
same had not been referred to Council for action on same. No further
discussion was had on the matter.
A Memo from the Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer re: "Rancho
El Dorado" was noted. Discussion was had on the matter.
Mr. William K. Henry, Engineer for said subdivision, addressed the
Council and further explained the proposal for said subdivision.
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Council had no objection to the proposal of meandering asphalt
sidewalks with landscaping included as long as the City did not have to
maintain same. Mr. Henry noted that maintenance of said landscaping would
be a deed restriction against the property owners and further that the
owners of said lots, in his opinion, would maintain same.
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A Memo from the Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer re: "Mesa
Road Ranch" was noted. I t was recommended that the Tentat i ve and F i na 1 Maps
and Development Agreement for Mesa Road Ranch subdivision be approved.
Discussion was had on the matter.
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Minutes
2/20/74
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Li b. & Cu 1 t .
Com. Meet.
1/5174
Personnel Com.
Report
2/27174
Monthly
Reports
Disbursements
Medical
Insurance
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Life Ins.
Bike Lanes
Walnut Haven
Tr. #5155
Murray Ave.
Re-naming
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Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried that the Development Agreement for Mesa Road Ranch Subdivision
be approved as presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the Tentative and Final Maps for Mesa Road Ranch Subdivision
as presented be approved.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of Febru-
ary 20, 1974, were noted.
The Library and Culture Commission Minutes of their February 5, 1974,
meeting were noted.
The Personnel Commission report of their February 27, 1974, meeting
was noted and discussed.
The Summary of the Monthly Report of January, 1974, was noted.
The Report of Disbursements from February 1, 1974, through February
28, 1974, was noted.
Personnel Director Reinsch reported on the Medical Insurance for
City Employees. He noted that the Insurance Committee had recommended
negotiating with Blue Shield for the employees' medical insurance due to
their benefits being greater than the benefits of the present carrier,
Cal-Western States Life Insurance Company. Motion was made by Councilman
Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City be author-
ized to negotiate with Blue Shield for employee medical insurance in addi-
tion to Kaiser Medical Insurance Plan.
Personnel Director Reinsch reported that Blue Shield does not have
a Life Insurance Plan for the employees and recommended accepting the Life
Insurance Plan with Imperial Life Insurance Company of Canada. He further
explained said plan. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that Staff be authorized to negotiate with
Imperial Life Insurance Company for Life Insurance for the City Employees
with an option for employees to obtain additional insurance if desired.
Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and ex-
plained a report in regard to Bike Lanes.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended acceptance
of improvements for Walnut Haven, Tract #5155. Motion was made by Council-
man Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the improvements
for Walnut Haven, Tract #5155, be accepted as recommended.
It was noted that the renaming of Murray A-enue and Chestnut Street
was in order continued from a previous Council Meeting. City Administrator
Wood presented and read a letter from Driftwood Convalescent Hospital
objecting to the renaming of Murray Avenue.
Mr. Sinclair representing Wagon Wheel Village Mobile Park addressed
the Council and objected to the renaming of Murray Avenue.
Several people in the audience were present in regard to the said
street name change and opposed same.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that Murray Avenue not be renamed at this time.
Councilman DeBell requested that the City investigate the possibility
of conducting a "Crime Prevention Program" similar to the program now being
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TV Inter-
ference
Sidewalk
Re pa i r
Elks Lodge
Inter-City
Counc i 1
Pol ice
Re po r t
Adjournment
conducted by: the City of Salinas whereby a telephone number is advertised
for persons ~o call the ~ol i~e Department and not identify themselves
when detecting a crime underway, etc.
Councilman Silva reported that residents in the vicinity of
Welburn Avenue and Doris Court have complained of a transmitter inter-
fering with their televisions. City Administrator Wood noted that the City
is aware of same and it has been under the investigation of the F.C.C.
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Councilman Stout noted that the sidewalk has been repaired
on the east side of Church Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets.
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City Administrator Wood presented a communication from the
Elks Lodge inviting Council Members and City Department Heads for a social
get-together on March 13, 1974.
City Administrator Wood noted that the next Inter-City Council
Meeting on March 7, 1974, is scheduled for the Sakura Gardens. The Mayor
noted to make one (1) reservation for same.
The Mayor noted that at the Intereity Council Meeting, one
of the subjects proposed for discussion is a mandatory County-wide deposit
on all bevergage bottles and cans for each city's opinion regarding same.
Chief of Police Laizure presented copies of a report prepared
by POST for improving the operation of the Gilroy Police Department.
At 11 :53 p.m., motion was made by Counci Iman Hughan seconded
by Councilman Silva and carried that the meeting adjourn to Wednesday,
March 6, 1974, at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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