Minutes 1976/06/07
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Gilroy, California
June 7, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:03 p.m.
Roll Call Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Dennis L. DeBell,
George T. Duffin, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman R.
Goodrich.
Promotion The Mayor noted a promotion of Dennis Trettin, Patrolman to Sergeant.
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Fire Chf.s' The Mayor recognized and congratulated Albert L. Brittain, Fire Chief
Election on his recent Election as President of California Fire Chiefs' Association.
Consent Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate that
Calendar the following items under the Consent Calendar be adopted by the following
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate,
Stout and Goodrich.
Minutes Approved Minutes of the May 17, 1976 Regular Council Meeting;
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pub.Hear.re: Set June 21, 1976 as a Public Hearing date to rezone from M-2 (Gen-
rezoning eral Industrial) to H-C (Highway Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial)
the block between Howson, Welburn, Monterey Streets and La Coche Way;
Res.#76-24
Casey St.
Adopted Resolution No. 76-24 of Intention to Vacate a portion of a
sixty foot (60') portion of Casey Street contiguous with the Southern Pacific
Transportion Company Right of Way, setting a Public Hearing date of July 6,
1976 .
RESOLUTION NO. 76-24
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE THE SIXTY (60) FOOT PORTION OF CASEY STREET
IN THE CITY OF GILROY CONTIGUOUS WITH THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT
OF WAY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Eastside Pk. City Administrator Wood reported on bids received for site grading
at Eastside Park and recommended that said matter be continued to the next
regular Council Meeting for a report on same. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the matter of bids for
the Site Grading Work at Eastside Park be continued to the next regular
Council Meeting of June 21, 1976.
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City Bicen- Mr. Alex Larson, representing the Adams' 4-H Club addressed the
tennial Council and presented entries of var~ous flag designs for Council's selec-
tion for a City Bicentennial Day Flag to be presented to the City on July
4th. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and
carried that the flag design submitted by Mrs. Sadiee Frassetti be selected
as the City.s Bicentennial Day Flag.
School Dist. Dr. Robert Infelise addressed the Council and qave a slide presenta-
Bond Sale tion on the Gilroy Unified School District's Bond Sale.'
Pub.Wks. Noted a request of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in
Week re: to "Public Works' Weekll. Council took no action on same since it had
been scheduled from May 23rd through May 29, 1976.
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Fiestas Patrias A request of Fiestas Patrias Committee of Gilroy was noted for use
Committee of Wheeler Auditorium and Christmas Hill Park on September 18th and 19, 1976
respectively and a Parade on September 19, 1976 with a further request to
waive the regular fees for use of said facilities. Discussion was had by
Council on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate approving the
dates requested, subject to Staff scheduling same and the matter of waiver
of fees be continued until they can communicate with the City in regard to
same. Motion died due to lack of a second. Motion was made by Councilman
Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the requested dates for
"USe of Wheeler Auditorium and Christmas Hill Park and the Parade be approved
but that the fees for use of said facilities not be waived.
Natural Gas A letter from Supervisor Dan McCorquodale was noted in regard to
Supply Redistribution of Natural Gas Supply and Adverse Affect on the Bay Area.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Link and carried
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that the PUC be urged to hold the Public Hearing and the City register its posi-
tion to make complaints at the proper time.
Co.Transp. A request of the Board of Supervisors' for appointment to the County
Com. Transportation Commission, present term expiring was noted. Motion was made
by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that Councilman
Stout be re-appointed to represent the City on the County Transportation Com-
mission.
Lazzarini
Prop.N.
of Las
Animas
Park
San Felipe
Div.Proj.
Co. Charter
Revisions
BASSA
Plan. Com.
5-20-76
A letter from Mr. E. J. Lazzarini in regard to his property north
of Las Animas Park was noted. Mr. William K. Henry, Civil Engineer, addres-
sed the Council in regard to same, noting that they had no objection to re-
submitting a new application with the Planning Commission in regard to said
property. Council requested that Mr. Lazzarini be informed that Council
took no action on said matter for the record and that he will have to re-
submit a new application with the Planning Commission.
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The following informational items were noted with no separate dis-
cussion on same with a correction noted on Councilman Stout's letter re:BASSA.
Letter from Santa Clara Valley Water District in re: to the Status of
the San Felipe Div. Project;
A letter from Los Gatos, Charter Revision Committee re: County Char-
ter Revision; and
A letter of resignation from BASSA from Councilman Stout. Council~
man Stout noted that his statement that South County area of Santa Clara
County has been eliminated from BASSA was in error and that said area is
still in BASSA.
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The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 20, 1976 was
noted including a recommendation for abandonment of an easement in El Dora-
do Estates, Units No.2 and No.3.
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Pub.Hear.re: Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
Easement- carried that a Public Hearing date of July 6, 1976 be set for the proposed
El Dorado abandonment of the emergency access easement in El Dorado Estates, Units
Estates No. 2 and No.3.
Sec.21.10(e) Council took no action on the Planning Commission's recommendation
regarding Section 21.10(e) of the City Code as they felt that same was ade-
quately covered by Section 21.5-Modifications of Regulations.
P.& R. Com. The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May
5-25-76 25, 1976 were noted.
Lib.& Cult. Com. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of May
5-4-76 4, 1976 were noted.
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Monthly Reports The Summary of the Monthly Reports of April, 1976 were noted and
discussed. .....
Discussion was had in regard to the water level in the various
City well s.
Councilman Duffin noted a complaint and requested that the weeds
be removed from the median strip on Monterey Street between Seventh to
Tenth Street, particularly at Tenth Street.
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from May 1, 1976 through May 31, 1976
was noted and discussed.
Industrial
Director's
Report
Old City
Hall
Uvas Creek
Flood
Control
Project
76-77 Budget
Hearing
City Ins.
Res.#76-25
San Felipe
Project
Meet &
Confer
Res.#76-26
Stop Signs
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:The Industrial Director's Report of May, 1976 was noted.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained the Architect's Pro-
posal on the restoration of the Old City Hall. Mr. Laulainin, AlA addressed
the Council and gave his opinion of the City's potential of the building
following rennovation of same. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried by the
following Roll Call Vote that the Agreement for Phase I for restoration of
the Old City Hall be approved as submitted subject to approval of same by
the City Attorney: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, DeBell, Pate and
Goodrich; Noes: Council Members: Duffin, Link and Stout.
Discussion was had in regard to the Architect's fee under said Agree-
ment noting that same is estimated between $5,000. to $7,000. for Phase I
with $3,000.00 being credited to completion of said rennovation project if
and when the City agrees to rehabilitate said building; that Council can
decide whether or not to proceed with the project after completion of the
design under this Agreement. Council approved same subject to City Attor-
ney's review and approval.
City Administrator Wood reported on a Citizens' Advisory Committee
meeting with the Corps of Army Engineers I in regard to Alternate Uvas Creek
Flood Control Works. Discussion was had on the matter.
Councilman DeBell left his seat at the Council table at 10:21 p.m.
and returned at 10:24 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers
and carried by the following roll call vote that the City is in favor (pend-
ing additional) information on Alternate #2) of supporting Alternate Pro-
posal No.4 with a ten foot set back instead of one hundred feet: Ayes:
Council Members: Childers, DeBell, Link and Goodrich; Noes: Council Members:
Duffin, Pate and Stout.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
carried that a Public Hearing date of June 21, 1976 be set for the proposed
1976-77 Budget.
City Administrator Wood reported on the expiration of the City In-
surance and requested permission to obtain technical assistance on the bid
preparation with the firm of Mund, McLaurin & Co. of San Francisco. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried
that the City be authorized to engage the firm of Mund, McLaurin & Co. of
San Francisco for technical assistance on the bid preparation for the City
Insurance.
Resolution No. 76-25 was presented authorizing legal representation
by Pacific Legal Foundation in litigation affecting construction of the
San Felipe Div. and San Felipe Water Distribution System. Motion was made
by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the readinq of Resolu-
tion No. 76-25 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-25
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~ILROY AUTHORIZING LEGAL REPRESEN-
TATION BY THE PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION IN LITIGATION AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SAN FELIPE DIVISION AND THE SAN FELIPE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1976, by the followinq vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Administrator Wood requested an Executive Session on the Meet
and Confer progress following the reqular Agenda of June 7, 1976.
Resolution No. 76-26 for a 4-Way Stop at Miller, Eighth and Saratoga
Place was presented as a result of a petition received from residents in the
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area. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Childers that the reading of Resolution No. 76-26 be
waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-26
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY AR-
TERIAL STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MILLER AVENUE WITH EIGHTH STREET AND SARA-
TOGA PLACE IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Council noted that if it is necessary to proceed with a traffic study
at Eighth and Orchard, that same be brought back to Council for authorization
of same.
Industrial A Bi-Annual Report of the Industrial Director was noted. Motion was
Director's made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that said
Report report be accepted.
Mesa Rd.
Ranch
Subdivi-
sion
ABAG Task
Force Re:
Sewer Ap.
Planning Director Bedaux reported on a request to amend the title
of the Mesa Road Ranch Subdivision eliminating 27 lots from Patio Houses and
Town Houses construction to SiDgle Family Residential lots. He further noted
that there would have to be a new subdivision map and an amendment to the
PUD for said property; and that he would recommend approval of same. Discus-
sion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Childers
seconded by Councilman Link and carried by the following Roll Call Vote that
the City release the 20 lots from any benefits from an open area: Roll Call
Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, Duffin, Link and Goodrich: Noes:
Council Members: DeBell, Pate and Stout.
City Administrator Wood reported on the Sewer Committee's Meeting
with ABAG Task Force in regard to the Sewer Grant application. Discussion
was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Link and carried that the City Administrator proceed to contact
the City of Morgan Hill on a Staff basis and investigate the possibility of
proceeding with the EIR at least on a 7,00Q,000 gal. per day capacity.
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Trans Valley City Administrator Wood presented a request of Trans Valley Transport
Transp. for a temporary trailer office during construction for an addition that they
Temporary are making on their present building. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
Office seconded by Councilman Link and carried that use of a trailer for a temporary
office building be granted Trans Valley Transport for a maximum period of
one (1) year during construction of the addition to the existing building.
Adjournment At 11:14 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session
and reconvened and adjourned at 12:20 a.m., June 8, 1976.
Respectfully submitted,
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