Minutes 1976/07/06
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Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Gilroy, California
July 6, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, Georqe T. Duffin,
Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: William E. Childers.
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Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Pate that the following items under the Consent Calendar be adopted by
the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Duffin,
Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich; Absent: Council Member: Childers.
Approved Minutes of the June 21~ 1976 Regular Council Meeting;
Amer.Diabetes
Assoc. "A 11
Fund Raising
Event
Pub. Hear.
re:Rezoning
Howson,Wel-
burn,Mont.
& La Coche
Approved the request of the American Diabetes Association for
Northern California Bike-Ride" Fund Raising Event.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on the Planning Commission's proposal to rezone from
M-1 (General Commercial) to H-C (Highway Commercial) and C-2 (General
Commercial) the block between Howson Street, Welburn Avenue, Monterey
Street and La Coche Way. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. There
was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Council-
man Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Public Hearing
be closed.
ing.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to the proposed rezon-
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the Public Hearing be re-opened in order to accommodate
interested persons now present in the audience.
Mr. John Hughan representing Howson, Inc. addressed the Council
and protested the rezoning proposal. He stated that the oroperties were
not posted in accordance with the law, requested that the present zoning
remain as is and that said proposal does not conform to the General Plan.
Planning Director Bedaux addressed the Council and explained
the proposed recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Industrial Director Ball addressed the Council noting that
the City has very little industrial property in the City.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to the proposed rezon-
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Res.#76-31 Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
that the reading of Resolution No. 76-31 not affirming the Planning Com-
mission's recommendation be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-31
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DENYING THE PROPOSED REZON-
~ ING ON MOTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ALL THAT PROPERTY LYING SOUTH
OF WELBURN AVENUE, EAST OF LA COCHE WAY, GENERALLY NORTH OF HOWSON STREET
AND WEST OF MONTEREY STREET FROM M2 DISTRICT TO HC AND C2 DISTRICTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
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NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DUFFIN
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS
Council further requested that the Planning Commission study the need
for a new zoning district to include "industrial-Commercial" type zoning.
Pub. Hear.
re:Aban-
donment
portion
of Casey
St.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public
Hearing on the intention to abandon a portion of a sixty (60) foot portion of
Casey Street contiguous with the SPRR right-of-way.
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Director of Public Works-City ffngineer Hansen explained the proposal.
Discussion was had in regard to the City retaining the easement within the
abandonment.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Res.#76-32 Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout
that the reading of Resolution No. 76-32 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-32
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING THE SIXTY (60)FOOT
PORTION OF CASEY STREET CONTIGUOUS WITH THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT
OF WAY IN THE CITY OF GILROY CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS
League The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated June 24,
Bulletin 1976 was noted and explained by City Administrator Wood.
Mont.St.
Property
A letter from Mrs. O. E. Busey-Wheeler offering to sell property north
of the Old City Hall to the City was noted and discussed. Council rejected
said offer at this time and requested that Mrs. Busey-Wheeler be notified of
Council action pending some committment of use for the Old City Hall.
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The fOllowing informational items were noted with no separate discus-
sion on same:
Gavilan College in regard to Water Conservation;
Senator Tunney in regard to Revenue Sharing Act;
Pacific Legal Foundation in regard to San Felipe Suits:
Assemblywoman Leona Egeland commending Chief Brittain's election to
the Presidency of the California Fire Chiefs' Association;
Loma Prieta Resource Conservation District in re: to Consolidation;
P.U.C. in regard to Transfer of natural gas to Los Angeles Basin.
Plan.Com. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 24, 1976 was
Report noted.
6-24-76
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and
carried that a Public Hearing date of July 19, 1976 be set on the rezoning
proposal of Loring Howard.
Madonna Dev. Planning Director Bedaux noted the request of Madonna Development
Co. Company to separate a 21,000 sq. ft. parcel from the commercial P.U.D. area
and recommended approval of said lot split by the Commission. Council continued
action on same to the next regul ar Council Meeti n9 in order for Staff to pre-
pare a more detailed report in regard to said request.
Lib.& Cult.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of June 1,
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Com.
6-1-76
1976 were noted.
Monthly
Reports cussed.
May 1976
The Summary of Monthly Reports of May, 1976 were noted and dis-
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from June 1, 1976 through and includ-
ing June 30, 1976 were noted and discussed.
Res.#76-33 Resolution No. 76-33 approving the request of P.G. & E. for utility
tax refunds was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by
Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 76-33 be waived and that
it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-33
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING PACIFIC GAS
AND ELECTRIC COMPANY TO REFUND TO UTILITY USERS REFUNDS ORDERED BY THE CALIF-
ORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1976, by the fOllowinq vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS
Council tabled action on the Reports of Agreements with the Employee
Groups. The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
8th St.
traffic
Police Chief Laizure reported on the traffic situation on Eighth
Street between Orchard and Miller Avenue. He noted that the Department had
not sufficiently used the radar unit at said location and requested additional
time to complete said study.
Mrs. Genevieve Smith, 885 Eighth Street addressed the Council and
further requested installation of the stop sign on Orchard. ___
The Mayor requested an ooportunity for the City to determine if the
traffic situation can be controlled when the street becomes a City street.
Mrs. Smith agreed with the Mayor's request.
Emp.Group
Agreements
City Administrator Wood reported on the Agreements with the Employee
Groups. He recommended execution of the Agreements with the Police Department
Group and the Management Bargaining Group. Discussion was had in regard to
the Gilroy Employees' Association Group as to the medical-dental benefit clause.
It was noted that the Supervisor's Group had requested an Impasse Procedure.
It was also noted that the Fire Department Group would not have a decision
until July 7, 1976.
Motion wasmade by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
carried that the agreements with the Police, Management and Gilroy Employee
Association Groups be executed.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin anD
carried that the City not enter into an Impasse Procedure with the Supervisory.
Personnel.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout that a unilateral action to estab-
lish rates already agreed to with the Supervisory Group be approved within the
City's legal rights. Motion was not carried due to lack of a second.
Council requested the City Administrator to inform the Supervisory
Group of the City's position in regard to an Impasse Procedure and further act
upon their proposal at an adjourned regular Council Meeting of July 7, 1976
at 4:00 p.m.
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County
Trans it
Bus
Shelters
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported on a proposed
Passenger's Shelter Program for the County Transit District and further noted
that the City would request that the proposed shelter for Sixth and Princevalle
Street location be changed to the Gilroy Community Center on Sixth Street.
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Street
Paving-
3rd St.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported that portions of
Third Street will be closed during the Paving Project in the fall in regard to
asphalt removal.
Res.#76-34 Resolution No. 76-34 regarding Water Conservation was presented. Motion
Water was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of
Conserva- Resolution No. 76-34 be waived, that same be corrected as discussed and that it
tion be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-34
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGULATING WATER USE PUR-
SUANT TO SECTION 27.30 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE,STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS.
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City F 1 a g
Counci lman Stout requested that Mrs. Sadi e Fra.ssetti be thanked for
her design of the new City.s flag, presented at the Bicentennial Ceremonies.
Bicentennial The Mayor requested that the Bicentennial Committee be thanked for
Committee the successful Bicentennial Program.
ABAG
Corri dor
Study
The Meeting of July 7, 1976 at 3:00 p.m. with ABAG in regard to the
Corridor Study was noted.
Water Status Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported on the City's
Report Water status. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout
and carried that the City be authorized to purchase additional motors with
greater hp for certain wells as needed ahd as requested and that the City Ad-
ministrator be authorized to dispose of any excess motors if same exists.
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Bicentennial City Administrator Wood recommended and Council concurred that letters
Ceremonies of thanks be forwarded the Parks and Recreation, Public Works,Police and Fire
Department employees for their services during the Bicentennial Program.
City Administrator Wood presented a request of the Gilroy Chamber of
Commerce.s Industrial Committee for replacement of the Industrial Director on
a full-time basis. Council took no action on same at this time.
Sewer Farm City Administrator Wood presented a request of Mr. Roy Uyeno to rent
Well the well on the Sewer Farm Property (formerly Rea Property) for $1,000.00 this
year including electricity costs for operation of said well. Motion was made
by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the request of
Mr. Uyeno be approved.
BASSA City Administrator Wood presented a request of the City of Morgan Hill
to join with them in attempting to remove those portions of Santa Clara County
not served by BASSA from said Association. Motion was made by Councilman Stout
seconded by Counci lman Pate and carri ed that the City joi n with Morgan Hill to
attempt to withdraw from BASSA.
Old City City Administrator Wood presented a Resolution for an additional grant
Hall for restoration of the Old City Hall. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of the resolution be waived and
that it be adopted, by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Pate
and Goodrich; Noes: Council Members: Duffin, Link and Stout; Absent: Councilman
Childers. The resolution was not adopted.
Adjournment At 10:23 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Stout and carried that the meeting adjourn to an Executive Session and Adjourned
Regular Council Meeting on July 7, 1976 at 4:00 p.m.
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