Minutes 1976/08/02
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Gilroy, Calffornia
August 2, 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.
Roll C~ll Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, George T. Duffin,
Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: Dennis L. DeBell.
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The Mayor introduced Mr. David Sorenson, Manager of P.G. & E.
Intro.New
P.G. & E. Manager
Consent Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that
Calendar the following items under the Consent Calendar be adopted by the following
Roll Call Vote to include the recommendation of the City Administrator Pro-
tempore to incl ude two1)(2) additional damage claims under Item "C" from Ernie
Vasquez and Ralph Gonazles.
Minutes Approved the Minutes of the July 19, 1976 Regular Council Meeting;
Res.#76-40
Pacheco
Pass 76-2
Annex. re:
Rural Fire
Fire Dist.
Adopted Resolution No. 76-40 removing "Pacheco Pass Annexation 76-2"
from the Gilroy Rural Fire District;
RESOLUTION NO. 76-40
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE GILROY
RURAL FIRE DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY
UNDER THE DESIGNATION "PACHECO PASS ANNEXATION 76-2 TO THE CITY OF GILROY".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of August, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL;
Damage Denied Damage Claims of Tony Vasquez, Ernie Vasquez and Ralph Gon-
Claims zales; and
Budgeted Approved the bid of U.S. Pipe in the amount of $23,694.92 for lO")
Purchases and 12" pipe and a bid for two (2) new subcomoact trucks in the amount of
$7,459.32 to Marx Chevrolet-Buick.
Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Zon.Ord. Public Hearing on the Proposal of the Planning Commission to amend the Zon-
Amend. ing Ordinance by repealing Sections 73, 74, 81 and 82 and creating new Sec-
tions 73 and 74.
Councilman DeBell entered at 8:05 p.m. and took his seat at the
Council table.
Planning Director Bedaux presented and explained a report reqarding
said proposed zoning amendment and noted changes in the proposed amendment.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to the proposed amendment.
The t1ayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the matter. 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.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
carried that a proposed ordinance be introduced to be published by title and
summary and that the reading of same be waived to include the changes as
specified by the Planning Director to include a change that the Planning
Department shall prepare and provide forms for zoning applications.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience.
Plan. Com.
Berry
A letter of resignation from Planning Commissioner Trevis Berry, to
become effective July 31, 1976 was noted for term expiring January 1, 1977.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried
that the resignation be accepted with regret.
Applications on file to date for Planning Commission appointments
were noted and the Mayor further noted that the Council would appoint a re-
placement for the unexpired term at the August 16, 1976 Regular Council
Meeting.
Church St. A letter from the Gilroy Rural Fire District was noted regarding
traffic one-way traffic on Church Street. The Mayor ordered same to be filed since
the City has not discussed this matter since the Monterey Beautification
Project.
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City of M. H.
re: Sew.er
Treat.Plant
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A letter from the City of Morgan Hill was noted requesting an additional
300,000 gallon capacity in the Sewer Treatment Plant. A recommendation on same
from the Director of Public Works-City Engineer was also noted.
The Mayor referred same to the Council Sewer Advisory Committee for
study and evaluation and report back to the Council. Councilman Duffin noted
that this matter should be delayed until the City Administrator returns from
vacation. The Mayor noted that this was the intent.
League Bulletin The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, #27- 1976 was
noted. City Administrator Protempore Reinsch noted that he has advised our
legislators regarding Items #2, #9, #10, #11 and #15 due to the request for a
''''.,,,,," reply prior to this Council Meeting. He further recommended supporting Items
#3 and #6 and Opposing Items #8, #12, #13, #14 and #17. Councilman Stout recom-
mended and Council concurred that the City follow the City Administrator Pro-
tempore's recommendation in regard to the proposed Bills.
ABAG A letter from ABAG regarding recent correspondence and meetings related
to the proposed Sewage Treatment Plan was noted.
Toastmasters' A letter from Toastmasters' International informing the City that
re:Reinsch Cecil A. Reinsch has earned the status of liAble Toastmaster" was noted. The
Mayor congratulated Mr. Reinsch for his accomplishments.
S. C. Vall ey
Water Dist.
Fi nanci a 1
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Letter
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P.& R. Com.
Meet.
7-27-76
Personnel
Com. Meet.
7-28-76
Monthly
Reports
So. Paci fic
Trans.De-
annex.76-1
Plan.Dept.
Budget
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Amendment
Res.#76-41
Subdivision
Fees
A letter from Santa Clara Valley Water District regarding estimated
depth of City Wells and Report on current depth of City Wells was noted.
Councilman Pate inquired if the City is cooperating with the Water District in
regard to water levels. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted
that the City is already cooperating with the Water District on same.
Stone & Youngberg Municipal Financial Letter No. 55, dated July 16,
1976 was noted with no separate discussion on same.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 27,
1976 were noted.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of July 28, 1976 was
noted.
The Summary of the Monthly Reports of June, 1976 were noted and dis-
cussed. City Administrator Protempore Reinsch noted that the July Disburse-
ments would be presented at the next regular Council Meeting.
A Report on LAFCO denial of the City request to De-annex certain
S.P.R.R. Property (Southern Pacific Transportation 76-1 De-annexation) was
noted. Director of Public Works.City Engineer Hansen exolained same. Discus-
sion was had by Council on the matter. The Mayor instructed Director of Public
Works-City Engineer Hansen to determine the right of appeal in regard to denial
of this de-annexation emphasizing the area is not in the immediate Urban Ser-
vice Area and does not service residents of the City.
A request for a Budget Amendment in the Planning Department for Safety
and Seismic Element Consultant Fees which were budgeted last fiscal year and
were not encumbered or carried over. Motion was maee by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the budget be amended in the
amount of $4,000.00 to increase Account 100-0600-0206-02 as requested.
Director of Public Works - City Engineer Hansen presented and explained
Resolution No. 76-41 amending Resolution No. 75-43 which regulates the subdi-
vision or development of property to become effective September 1, 1976. Dis-
cussion was had on the matter by Council.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that sewer fees
will not be changed by adoption of this resolution, but the manner in which
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Traffic
Study
Grant
Rancho El
Dorado
Est. #5507
Traffic
Study
Grant
Select St.
System Res.
#76-42
Maint.-Resur-
facing Proj.
76-2
anticipated flow is calculated will be improved. Motion was made by Council-
man Pate seconded by Councilman Childers that the reading of Resolution No.
76-41 be waived and that it be adopted provided that sewer fees will not be
changed as noted by the Director of Public Works-City Engineer.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR
THE SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY; DEFINING MINIMUM TYPE AND QUALITY
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES REQUIRED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED thls 2nd day of August, 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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A Report of a proposed application for a Grant in the amount of
$16,000.00 to perform certain traffic studies was noted and discussed.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that this would be 100%
participation by the federal government. Discussion was had on the matter.
A Report on acceptance of the Storm Drain System in Rancho El
Dorado Estates, Tract #5507 was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Link
seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the recommendation to continue
acceptance of the Storm Drain in Tract No. 5507 for an additional period of
one year be accepted and approved.
Further discussion was had in regard to the Traffic Study Grant.
Council concurred with Staff to proceed with preparation of the proposed ap-
plication noting that prior to filing same they would like an itemized list
of what would be accomplished by said proposed traffic study and what the
consultants would provide to the City in each category if the study is al-
lowed.
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and explained
a report on a recommendation to modify and amend the Select Street System
specifically to include Lewis and Martin Streets as being included in the
System. Resolution No. 76-42 was oresented to amend said Select Street
System. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate.
that the reading of Resolution No. 76-42 be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-42
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 2nd day of August, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a recommenda-
tion to approve plans and specifications and requested authorization to ad-
vertise for Bids on Maintenance-Resurfacing Project 1976-2.
Discussion was had on the proposed project. Director of Public Works-City
Engineer Hansen noted that the Map of the proposed project did not include
paving of Fairview Drive and Ninth Street from Monterey Street to Hanna
Street. Further discussion by Council was had on the proposed project.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried
that authorization be given for advertisement of bids on the proposed Mainte-
nance-Resurfacing Project 1976-2 with the orov;-sion that Leavesley Raod oil
and screening proposal be deleted from the project and that an additional
high priority street be substituted for Leavesley Road.
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S.C.Co.Transp. Councilman Stout reported on the Santa Clara County Transportation
Program.
Solid Waste
Councilman Stout reported on the Solid Waste Committee, noting that
Committee
6 Yr.Hwy.
Pl an.
M. Hi rasaki
Deferred
Dev.Agree.
Inter-City
Council
Meet.
Adjournment
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as the ctty's representative he has n~ver been notified of a meeting on said
Committee. Council instructed City Administrator Protempore Reinsch to attempt
to determine why the City's representative has not been notified of any ques-
tions of said Committee.
City Administrator Pro tempore Reinsch presented a Newsletter from
the State Department of Transportation summarizing their 6 Yr. Plan Program
and further noted that Monterey Highway north of Morgan Hill to Cochran Road
(Blood Alley) had not been included in the 6 Yr.Plan of the State. Motion was
made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried by unanimous
action of the Council that the City Administrator Protempore notify the State
that the City strongly opposes the 6 Yr. Highway Plan and that 101 Highway
north of Morgan Hill should be the number one priority.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a report
on a Deferred Development Agreement with M. Hirasaki for property on Alexander
Street. He noted that further development of the property would require Mr.
Hirasaki to complete one-half of Alexander Street that fronts his property,
noting that property fronting Alexander Street, however additional develop-
ment on the remaining portion of said property would generate additional
traffic in the area to justify completing one-half of Alexander Street front-
ing the subject property. Council concurred that Mr. Hirasaki be notified
by letter that any further development on the subject property would require
completion of one-half of Alexander Street in front of the subject property.
The Inter-City Council Meeting of August 5, 1976 in Cupertino was
noted. The Mayor noted that he would like a reservation and his menu choice
was stuffed trout.
The Mayor noted the September 2, 1976 Inter-City Council ~1eeting is
scheduled to be in Gilroy and urged all Council Members to note same on their
calendar and attend if possible. He further extended an invitation to the
Department Heads to attend said meeting.
At 10:12 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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