Minutes 1974/10/07
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Roll Call
Intro. Student
& New Emp.
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Salary
Increases
Sobey Dev.
Rezoning
Epilepsy So.
Solicit.
S.C.Co. Heart
Assoc.
Damage Claim,
N. Matulich
Turf Truck
Bid
October 7, 1974
Gilroy, California
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: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, John
Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
The Mayor introduced Ann Bianchi, Student Intern, San Jose State, and
new employees: Rodger Bridgen, Sr. Recreation Leader; Susan Lindsey, Junior
Clerk Typist (Planning); Antonio Montemayor and Gary L. Rowen, Patrolmen.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan that
the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and adop-
ted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Duffin,
Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout and Goodrich.
Minutes of September 16, 1974, and September 23, 1974, Regular and
Adjourned Council Meetings;
Approved Salary Merit Increase for Jesse Dimas, Utility Man II (Parks)
Range 27 from Step D, $829/mo. to Step E, $870/mo.;
Set October 28, 1974, as Public Hearing on request of Sobey Develop-
ment Co., Inc., to rezone 9.98 acres from R-A and C-1 to M-1, located north
of and adjacent to Leavesley Road, west of Murray Avenue;
Approved waiver of solicitation permit for fund drive of Epilepsy
Society of Santa Clara County, November 2-3, 1974;
Approved waiver of solicitation permit for fund drive of Santa
Clara County Heart Association during February, 1971;
Denied letter claim of Mr. Nick Matulich, et ux, for damages alled-
gedly sustained during a hold-up.
A report on bids received for a 4-wheel turf truck was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman DeBell and carried that the low bid of Golden Bear Equipment
Company for one 4-wheel turf truck in the amount of $3,280 be awarded.
Hearing re: The Mayor stated that this was the time and place scheduled for the
CATV continued hearing on Gilroy Cable TV's request for rate increases. He asked
if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the pro-
posal.
Dr. Thomas White, 7790 Santa Theresa Drive, addressed the Council and
spoke in opposition to the Cable TV rate increase.
The Council Committee's report on the proposal was noted and discussed.
Mr. Frank Caliri, owner and Mr. Shurtz, accountant, addressed the Council and
further answered Council questions in regard to said rate increase. Motion
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was made by Councilman DeBell seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading
of Resolution No. 1850 be waived and that it be adopted approving said rate
increases.
Res. #1850
RESOLUTION NO. 1850
RESOLUTION AMENDING RATES AND CHARGES OF THE COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION
SYSTEM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1974, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Weed Abate. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
public hearing confirming the report of the Fire Chief regarding Weed Abate-
ment. He asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for
or against said Report. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and car-
ried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Res. #1851 Discussion was had in regard to same by Council. Motion was made
by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of
Resolution No. 1851 Confirming the Report and Providing for Special Assess-
ments be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1851
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 RESPEC-
TIVE OWNERS OF LAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Garbage Rate
Increases
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
hearing on South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. request for rate increases,
effective January 1, 1975. Discussion was had on the matter. The Council
Committee's report was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell
that the reading of Resolution No. 1852 be waived and that it be adopted
approving the rate increases requested by South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc.,
effective January 1, 1975.
Res. #1852
RESOLUTION NO. 1852
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING MAXIMUM CHARGES FOR
THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH, AND REFUSE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1975.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Madonna Village A Citizens' Petition and letter opposing the opening of the gates
Day Care at Madonna Village was noted.
Ctr.
Letters of Mr. William S. Breakey appealing the above matter and Mr.
Buzz White, et ux, were noted.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Stout
that the reading of Resolution No. 1853 be waived and that it be adopted
specifying that the gates of Madonna Village be opened during all hours
that the Day Care Center is operating. Councilman Hughan withdrew the mo-
tion and Councilman Stout withdrew the second to the motion.
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Industrial
Wastewater
Truck Route
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Hughan
that the reading of Resolution no. 1853 be waived and that it be adopted
specifying that the gates of Madonna Village be unlocked at all time and that
they be opened during all hours that the Day Care Center is in operation.
Council Members Pate and Goodrich voted "no" on the motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 1853
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY MODIFYING ON REQUEST FOR RE-
HEARING CONDITION (b) OF ITS RESOLUTION NO. 1845, AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH"
REQUIRING THAT THE GATES INSTALLED AT THE MADONNA APARTMENTS CONTRARY TO THE
PLANS APPROVED UNDER SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE BE UNLCOKED AT ALL
TI MES . .....
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, SILVA and STOUT ...
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: PATE and GOODRICH
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Dr. Carl Bozzo, addressed the Council and noted that the Day Care
Center would be closed within thirty (30) days.
The Mayor declared a recess at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
Mr. Ted Dennis, Gilroy Foods, Inc., representing the local Food
Processing Plants, addressed the Council in regard to their cooperation in
attemptint to solve the industrial wastewater system problem.
Mrs. Lynn MacDonald addressed the Council in regard to parking a
truck on Church Street, not designated as a truck route. Discussion was had
and Council referred same to the City Administrator to meet with Mrs. Mac-
Donald, October 9, 1974.
Maximum Bond A letter from the Cityls bond attorneys was presented in regard to
Int. Rate the City's maximum bond interest rate. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that a proposed ordinance be intro-
duced and ordered published by title and summary amending Chapter 12A of the
City Code in regard to said interest rate.
So. Zone Adv.
Com. Reps.
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A request of the Santa Clara Valley Water District was noted in
regard to nomination to the Zone Advisory Committee. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that Councilman
Silva be reappointed as representative and Councilman DeBell, Director of
Public Works-City Engineer Hansen, and Associate Planner Lefaver, be appoin-
ted as alternates to said Committee.
Assembly Res. 181 As Assemby concurrentResolution #181, in regard to Service Stations
re:Serv. Stns. was noted and ordered filed.
Red Cros s
Certifi cate
S.C. Valley
Water Dist.-
So. Zone
ALUC Meeting
7/25/74
PPC Meeting
7/25/74
PPC Meeting
9/26/74
The following informational items were noted with no separate dis-
cussion on same.
Council requested that a letter of congratulation be sent to Captain
Merle Johnson on behalf of the Council for the Red Cross Certificate of
Appreciation recently awarded to him.
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Minutes of Santa Clara Valley Water District's South Zone Control
Advisory Committee Meeting of December 6, 1973;
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Minutes of Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Meeting
of July 25, 1974;
Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meeting of
July 25, 1974;
Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meeting
of September 26, 1974;
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ALUC Com. Meet. Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Meeting
9/26/74 of September 26, 1974;
Red Cross
Cert.
S.C.Co. Tax-
payers I
As s 0 c .
AB 2040
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f Co. Transp.
..... Com. Meet.
Red Cross Certificate of Appreciation to Girloy Fire Captain Merle
Johnson
Santa Clara County Taxpayers I Association, Inc., in re: to City Elec-
ti on Consol i dati on Measure "B";
Assemblyman Alister McAlister in re: to A. B. 2040;
Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Transportation Commission Meetings
of September 11, 1974, and September 25, 1974.
Plan. Com. Re- The Repor~ of the Planning Commission meetings of September 19, 1974,
~ort 9/19/74 and October 3, 1974, were noted.
& 10/3/74
P & R Com. The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September
Meet.9/17/74 17,1974, were noted.
Personnel Com. The Minutes of the Personnel Commission meeting of September 25, 1974,
Meet. were noted.
9/25/74
Lib. & Cult.
Com. Meet.
9/3/74
The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission meeting of September
3, 1974, were noted.
Monthly Reports The Summary of Monthly Reports of August 1974, including the Addendum
of the Auditor's Report of July 1974, was noted and discussed. A report on
water consumption was noted and discussed.
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~ Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from September 1, 1974, through and in-
cluding September 30, 1974, was noted and approved.
Industrial A Report on Industrial Wastewater overburden and overflow into Llagas
Wastewaters Creek was noted and discussed.
Property adj a- An offer to sell 1 ands to the Ci ty di rect ly south of the sewer farm
cent to was noted and discussed. Council decided to adjourn this meeting to October
Sewer Farm 18, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. to allow Staff to obtain specific information in
regard to the proposed property and investigate other lands adjacent to the
sewer farm property in order for Council to make a decision in regard to same.
League Conf.
reps.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that
the Mayor be appointed as voting representative at the Annual League Confer-
ence and that the Vice-Mayor be appointed Alternate for same.
Truck Routes A Report on Truck Routes was noted and discussed. Motion was made by
Res. #1854 Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution
No. 1854 be waived and that it be adopted approving the truck route as out-
,...., lined with deletions as noted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1854
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DESIGNATION AND DESCRIBING
TRUCK TRAFFIC ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Jt. Sewage Treat. A Summary Report on Joint Sewerage Treatment Plant actions was noted
Plant and discussed.
Right turns- A proposed ordinance permitting right turns onto Monterey Street at
Mont. St. Stop Signals was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded
by Councilman Hughan and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced
and published by title and summary.
Water Con-
sumption
Res. #1855
Amended
Assessment
Street Tree
Ord.
SEwer Tour
Servo Station
Pri ce Si gns
School/Bldg.
Meet.
PEP Grant
Inter-City
Meeting
The Report on Water Consumption was discussed under the Summary of
Month ly Reports.
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Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva that
the reading of Resolution No. 1855 be waived directing making of amended
assessments regarding certain assessments under Resolution No. 1647 of pre-
liminary Determination and of Intention - Ronan Avenue - So. Chestnut Street
Project 1971-1 Assessment No. 22, setting November 4, 1974, as a public hear-
ing for same.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1855
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE: CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS
UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 1647 OF PRELIMINARY, DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION -
RONAN AVENUE - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET PROJECT NO. 1971-1 - CITY OF GILROY -
ASSESSMENT NO. 22.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DE BELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEr~BERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The revised Street Tree Ordinance was continued at Staff's request.
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The Sewer Committee's Report on a tour of the Woodlake aerated oxi-
dation sewerage treatment plant was noted and discussed under the Industrial
Sewerage Treatment Plant Report.
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Councilman Pate inquired of Council's previous action in regard to
the City requesting local service stations to remove gasoline price signs.
It was noted that Councills concern in regard to same was that only unused
signs be removed and that it was not their intention that price signs be
posted.
Councilman DeBell requested a report of the meeting with the School
Board and Builders. The City Attorney reported on same and noted that the
City's limit of participation in regard to School matters would be that r~-
garding zoning, planning, annexation, etc.
Personnel Director Reinsch reported that additional Grant money in the
amount of $50,239 was available to the City for the PEP Program. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that the
recommendation of the Personnel Director be approved to accept said funds.
Councilman Stout voted "no"on the moti on.
IIIIIIlI!
The Mayor noted that Council Members would not be able to attend the
Inter-Council Golf Tournament and Dinner October 18, 1974, due to the adjourned~.
Council Meeting scheduled for said date.
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Bldg. Assoc. City Administrator Wood noted that the Santa Clara-Santa Cruz Counties
Dinner Builders' Association will be having City Officialsl Night October 24, 1974,
at the Bold Knight in Sunnyvale. Councilman Hughan noted that he would be
interested in attending same.
Annual League
Conf.
Adjournment
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:City Administrator Wood confirmed travel reservations for those
attending the Annual League Conference at Los Angeles.
At 11:56 p.m., motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the meeting adjourn to October 18, 1974,
at 8:00 p.m., and further continued and adjourned to October 28, 1974.