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Minutes 1975/12/01 1 .. 3748 December 1, 1975 Gilroy, California Roll Call The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:04 p.m. Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout~ and Norman B. Goodrich. Intro. New Employees The Mayor introduced new employee, Judy Rogers, Account Clerk. Consent Calendar Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich. Minutes Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 17, 1975; Applic. re: Late Claim - Reyes Denied an application of Frances G. Reyes for Leave to File a Late Claim; Cl a im-Ol i ver Denied a Claim of Mr. David Oliver; Salary Merit Increases Approved a Salary Merit Step Increase for David W. Hansen, Director of Public Works-City Engineer, Range 43 from Step IIDII $1953 to Step IIEII, $2050. Weed Abatement Contract Fire Chief Brittain presented and explained a Report of Weed Abatement Contract Bid received November 24, 1975, from C. J. Simms. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that C. J. Simms be awarded the Weed Abatement Contract for 1976 as recommended. Pub. Hear. re: Gen. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Plan Noise Public Hearing on the Noise Element of the General Plan. The Mayor Element 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. City Administrator Wood explained said proposal. The Mayor asked if .;Mi - Pub.Hear. re: Zon.Ord. Amend.Sec. 32,33,64 & 68 Pub. Hear. re: Miller Ave. Imp. ...... Res. #75-59 ..... s.c. Valley Water Dist. Well Ord. .... Plan. Pol. Com. Propos a 1 3749 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 Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council in regard to said Noise Element proposal. The Mayor suggested that this Public Hearing be continued to the next regular Council Meeting in order for Council to receive infor- mation from Staff in regard to the proposal being the absolute minimum standards required by the State and to determine what action the neigh- boring cities have taken on this State requirement. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on the proposal to amend Sections 32, 33,64 and 68 of the Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney explained the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed amendments. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that a proposed ordinance be introduced amending Sections 32, 33,64 and 68 of the Zoning Ordinance and that same be published by title and summa ry. The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on Miller Avenue Improvements. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and explained his report, recommending approval of the assessments and confirmation of his report. 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 Duffin seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Resolution No. 75-59 Confirming the assessments recommended be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 75-59 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF GILROY ON THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENT OF MILLER AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT 1975-2 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 20 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE, ASSESSING PARCELS OF PROPERTIES FOR THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND DE- TERMINATION OF PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 1975, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout, and Good ri ch NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Mr. A. Angelino, President of the South Santa Clara Valley District addressed the Council in response to the Santa Clara Valley Water District's proposed water well regulating ordinance, requesting endorsement of the concept of the ordinance but not the application of same in this area. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that the City endorses the concept of the water well regulating ordinance but not the application of same in this area. The following items of the Planning Policy Committee of Santa Clara County requesting comment by January 12, 1976, were noted: A resolution on Community Care Facilities; a Draft Report on Zoning and Non-Medical Community Care Facilities in Santa Clara County prepared by Social Concerns Subcommittee; and a Supplement on State Regulations in Relationship to Local Regulations. ~ 1" - " 3750 1975 Census H. Miller Poor of Gil roy Fund Pl an. Com. Meet. 11/20/75 P & R Com. Meeting 11/25/75 Commissioners' Terms Basic Wage Rates Castlewood #8 Tract 5616 Lease @ City Yd.-Co. of S. C. Res. #75-60 Select St. System Councilman Stout noted that said regulations would be harmful to the lesser-valued properties and will not work equally for all properties and stated that he is opposed to same from that standpoint. Councilman Pate noted that he would take this into account at the time he is required to vote on same at the Planning Policy Committee 1 e ve 1 . A Progress Report of the 1975 Census was noted. A letter from the St. Joseph's Welfare Center requesting an annual Christmas Basket allocation from the Henry Miller Poor of Gilroy Fund was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that $375 allocation from the Henry Miller Poor of Gilroy Fund be approved for distribution by St. Joseph's Welfare Center. Council requested that Staff determine the balance in the Henry Miller Poor of Gilroy Fund and notify Council of same. ..... - The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 20, 1975, was noted. The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of November 25, 1975, were noted. Director of Parks and Recreation AYer presented proposed Rules and Regulations pertaining to serving of alcoholic beverages at the Gilroy Community Center. Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the proposed Rules and Regulations as amended pertaining to serving of alcoholic beverages at the Gilroy Community Center be approved. Councilman Childers voted IInoll on the motion. Reference was made to the mention of Bicycle Pathways in the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Stout noted that the City should not be involved in sweeping the Bike Paths on Santa Teresa Boulevard to Gavilan College since said area is not in the city limits. Discussion was had on the matter. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer noted that the request was to provide sweeping of Bike Paths to Gavilan College as a trade-off for county services. Council wished to be advised of any city equipment being proposed to be used outside the city limits prior to any proposal in this regarq. - ~"','^-<f',> .... A Report on City Commissioners' terms expiring January 1, 197p, including a list of potential candidates' applications currently on file was noted. The Mayor noted that this would be considered at the next regular Council Meeting of December 15~ 1975. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended adoption of the Basic Wage Rates to be published by the County. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the Basic Wage Rates as recommended be approved. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended acceptance of the improvements in Castlewood Unit No.8, Tract 5616. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the improvements in Castlewood Unit No.8, Tract 5616 be accepted as recommended. ........ ~,.. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended terminating a lease of city property with the County of Santa Clara for their storage of equipment and materials. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that said lease with the County of Santa Clara be terminated as recommended. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended modification and amendment to the Select Street System to include Tenth Street west of Princevalle Street to Uvas Creek and Princevalle Street southerly of Tenth Street to Thomas Road. ,M;~'''''''a - 3751 Motion was made by Counclman Duffin seconded by Councilman Childers that the reading of Resolution No. 75-60 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 75-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY MODIFYING AND AMENDING THE SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS AS APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 1975, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout, and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Ord. re:Sec. 15.49 An ordinance amending Section 15.49 pertaining to one-way traffic I-Way Traffic was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the proosed ordinance amending Section 15.49 be introduced and published by title and summary. Castlewood #9 Re . #75-62 Annexation, etc. Fees ........ Ord. re: Truck Routes Bocci Ball Ct.-Forest St. -- .... City Yard Addition Christmas Gift Certificates Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested that approval of the plans, agreement and tract map for Castlewood Unit #9, Tract 5751 be tabled. Council took no action on same. The City Attorney presented and explained Resolution No. 75-61 regarding State Board of Equalization Annexation, etc. fees. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Resolution No. 75-61 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 75-61 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PROCESSING STATEMENTS AND MAPS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 54900, ET. SEQ., OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December, 1975, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout, and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed ordinance amending Section 15.101 of the City Code pertaining to the use of Truck Traffic Routes. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the proposed ordinance amending Section 15.101 be introduced and published by title and summary. Councilman Stout noted priority request of Bocci Ball participants at Forest Street Park. He noted that they would be satisfied with a twelve (12) foot covering rather than the proposed ten (10) foot. He further noted that they have requested adequate fencing around said facili- ties; telephone outline to the Police Department for vandalism purposes; one (1) Bocci Ball Court to be covered and the second court covered at a future date; 1 - 2 yards of clay used to face-off construction and re- building of perimeters. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer noted that the plans and specifications were being revised and the the bids should be before Council on January 5, 1976. Councilman DeBell suggested that possibly either ends of the Bocci Ball Courts be covered to reduce the cost of covering the entire Bocci Ball Courts. It was noted that same would not be feasible. Councilman DeBell suggested that the City investigate the possibility of purchasing the property adjacent to the City Corporation Yard owned by Jung for future expansion of said Yard. Purchasing Agent Reinsch requested approval of $10 Gift Certificates to city employees at Christmas toward the purchase of turkeys, etc. Dis- cussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that $10 Gift Certificates be approved for all full-time city employees toward the purchase of Christmas turkeys l i 3752 Community Center ICC Special Meeting Cas tl ewood Pk. Annex. 75-5 ICC Meeting Adjournment and/or: incidentals.' Courtcilman Duffin voted IInoll on the motion because he felt that said certificates should be issued to all employees on the City's payroll as of December 15, 1975. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer informed the Council of the three (3) day Grand Opening of the Community Center, December 12, 13, and 14, 1975, and invited Council to attend one or all of the dates. City Administrator Wood noted that there would be a Special Meeting of the Inter-City Council on December 4, 1975, at the County Superintendent of School's Office at 100 Skyport Drive in san Jose in regard to the Sales Tax percentage presently being retained by the County. City Administrator Wood informed Council that an application for annexation had been filed with the Local Agency Formation Com- mission for IICastlewood Park Annexation 75-5 to the Ctty of Gilroy.1I The Mayor reminded Council of the Inter-City Council annual Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 11, 1975, at Moffett Field. At 10:18 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, ,( ~.~1.. .... . [?dt,;lJJ:? Clty )