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Gilroy, California
September 20, 1976
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.
The Mayor introduced new employee, Robert Lemos, Automotive Mechanic.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be adopted by the fol-
lowing Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: William E. Childers, Dennis
L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout
and Norman B. Goodrich.
Approved the Minutes of September 7, 1976 Regular Council Meeting;
Approved Report on Budget Purchases Exceeding $1500.00 per Council
Direction;
Approved the following Salary Merit Step Increases for four (4)
City Employees: Richard Garcia, Police Cadet from Range 21 Step "A" $3.58
per hr. to Step "B" $3.75 per hr.; Butch Hart, Recreation Supervisor I,
Range 28.5 Step "A" $883. to Step "B" $926.; Mike Hord, Sewage Treatment
Plant Operator II, Range 31 Step "A" $996. to Step liB" $1046.; and Daniel
Renville, Police Officer, Range 32.a Step "A" $1056. to Step "B" $1109.;
Camp Fire Girls Approved the request of the Camp Fire Girls' of Santa Clara County
Solicitation for waiver of the City's Solicitation Permit for their annual pre-holiday
Candy Sale, November 5th-December 3, 1976.
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Police Bldg.
remodeling
Pub.Hear.re:
Pappani et
al Annex.
76-3 prezon-
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Chief of Police Laizure explained the proposal for remodeling of
the Gilroy Police Facility, noting that one (1) bid of Gordon E. Farotte
Construction Company had been received September I, 1976 in the amount of
$53,503.00; that the budgeted amount for said project was $40,000.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin and
carried that the bid of Gordon E. Farotte Construction Company in the
amount of $53,503.00 be awarded and that the 76-77 Budget be amended to
allow for said project.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a request of Papoani, et al to orezone from A-2~ Agricul-
tural to R-1 Single Family Residence for 30.045 acres of orooerty south
of Mantelli Drive and west of Ousley Drive.
Planning Director Bedaux explained the Staff's Report on the oro-
posed Subdivision; E.I.R. and Tentative Map; Planning Commission Resolu-
tion 76-18; 19 re: EIR; Resolution No. 76-20 recommending orezoning and
Resolution No. 76-21 approving the tentative map of Santa Teresa Hills.
Councilman Duffin noted that he would be absent in the discussion
and action on the proposed zoning due to a conflict of interest in said
property.
Discussion was had on the matter by Council in regard to the pro-
posed drainage plans for the proposed subdivision. The Mayor asked if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the zon-
ing. There was no co~nent from anyone in the audience Motion was made by
Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the
Public Hearing be closed.
Further discussion was had on the matter by Council. Council in-
quired of a previous agreement with Pappani, et al in regard to develop-
ment of the property now presented for prezoning. It was noted by Staff
that the City had previously entered into an agreement for purchase of
the Reservoir "A" allowing development of the adjacent property at some
future date; exact acreage was not defined within said agreement.
Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Link
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that the 30.045 acres presented be approved for zoning requested; and that
the remaining area of approximately 32 acres outside the City Limits not be
considered for development. Motion was withdrawn.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman DeBell
and carried that a proposed ordinance approving zoning the 30.045 acres
from A-2~ Agricultural to R-1 be introduced the reading waived and that it be pub-
lished by title and summary.
Pub.Hear.re:
Zon.Ord.
Sec.60.2
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a proposal initiated by the Planning Commission to amend
Section 60.2(b) of the Zoning Ordinance by adding a provision that the Com-
mission may approve Conditional Use Permits on an interim basis. Planning
Director Beadux explained the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. 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 Link seconded by Councilman Pate and car-
ried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers and car-
ried that the proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance re: Sec.
60.2 be introduced, the reading waived and that it be published by title
and summary.
Motion was made by Councilman Link that the Planning Department
prepare a proposed plan for zoning of property on Monterey Highway at the
northern City Limits. Motion died for lack of a second.
Water Supply Mr. Dan Kriege, Santa Clara Valley Water District addressed the
Council and spoke in regard to future Water Supply in the area and advised
his District would double the current Anderson Dam capacity (now 4,000 acre
feet) for the South County under a proposal they are undertaking this
wi nter.
Miller Avenue City Administrator Wood noted that an application for Miller Avenue
Annex.76-5 Annexation 76-5 to the City of Gilroy had been filed with LAFCO. Council
requested that same be agendized at the next regular Council Meeting of
October 4, 1976 for discussion at that time.
Com. for Family A request of the Committee for Family Life Education in regard to
Life Educa- National Family Sex Education Week was noted. Council took no action on
tion same.
Fireworks
License
A letter from Las Animas Post 669 was noted protesting the license
fee for the sale of fireworks. Council discussed same and Staff reported
that the City's present license fees for same are not excessive and are in
line with other adjacent cities.
Temporary
Trailer
Office
Permit
A request from George D. Garcia Inc. for a mobile office permit at
Howson Gravel Pit was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded QY
Councilman Link and carried that a one year (1 yr.) temporary mobile offic~
permit for George D. Garcia, Inc. as requested be approved subject to their
obtaining a business license for said operation.
Res.#76-46 A request of the City Clerks' Association of California was pre-
sented for separate League Departments for City Clerk and Finance Officers.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Childers that
the reading of Resolution No. 76-46 be waived and that it be adopted sup-
porting said request.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY SUPPORTING THE SEPARA-
TION OF FISCAL OFFICERS AND CITY CLERK INTO TWO DEPARTMENTS OF THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
A letter from Assemblywoman Leona H. Egeland in re: to S.B. 1401
was noted.
Discussion was had on a letter from the County Animal Control Divi-
sion in reply to the City's request for additional service regarding local
stray dogs before 8:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. Councilman Stout noted
that the problem still exists. Council requested that the County be con-
tacted again in this regard.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 16, 1976
was noted.
City Administrator Wood reported on proposed funding for the planned
League of California Cities Headquarters Office Building at Sacramento.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout and car-
ried that the Mayor as Voting Delegate be instructed to advise the League
that the City is in favor of said building and will assist funding of same
on a one time basis.
Director of Public Works-City [ngineer Hansen recommended purchase
of a used Dump Truck in the amount of $3,715.00. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the purchase
of the used Dump Truck and the new Dump Truck presently in the 76-77 Bud-
get be approved and that purchase of the Asphalt Spreader be deferred at
this time thus reducing the Budget from $28,000.00 to $21,000.00.
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Water Levels Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a Report
on the 1976 Water Levels. Councilman Childers inquired of the low water
pressure during 3-4:00 a.m.
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Sidewalk Repr. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
Program and carried that a Hearing date of October 4, 1976 be set for the Side-
walk Repair Program as recommended.
Hillside Dev. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a report
Fees recommending consideration of separate development fees for water and
storm drain purposes for Hillside Developments. Discussion was had on
the matter. Councilman Duffin noted that he would not enter into any
discussion or action taken in this regard due to a conflict of interest
in Santa Teresa Hills Subdivision. Council requested that should a lot
be split at a future date that the fees for same be computed at the
current development fees at the time said lot is split. Motion was made
by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout that the reading of Reso-
lution No. 76-47 be waived and that it be adopted to include the correction
to Item #5 regarding future lot segregations.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING RESOLUTION No.
76-41 SO AS TO MODIFY OFF-SITE, AREA WATER CHARGES AND STORM DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT CHARGES FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SITES CONTAINING MORE
THAN 10,000 SQ. FT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: DUFFIN
Santa Teresa Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and
Hills carried that the Hillside Development Fees (Resolution No. 76-47) be ap-
plied to Santa Teresa Hills Subdivision.
Westridge Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended that the
Condomin- ~1ayor execute the final Map of Tract 5460, IIWestridge Condominiums". Motion
iums Tract was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that
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the Mayor be authorized to execute the final map of Tract 5460, "Westridge
Condominiums" -recommended.
Def.Dev.Agree. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended
Gimenez execution of a deferred Development Agreement with Pete and Julia Gimenez
for property located on east Sixth Street. Motion was made by Councilman
Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the Deferred Develop-
ment Agreement with Pete and Julia Gimenez for Paracels 841-10-036 and
841-10-030 be executed as recommended.
Ambulance The letter from the Gilroy Ambulance Service Inc. in regard to
Service County Contract was tabled in order to discuss same in Mr. Holdaway's pre-
sence.
Councilman Childers inquired of the City Limit boundaries on
South Monterey Street.
Budget Councilman Stout inquired of the 1976-77 Budget Transfer pro-
Transfer posed from the Domestic Sewer Fund. Staff explained same and noted that
this is an annual transfer.
Industrial City Administrator Wood requested a Council of the whole and
Director Chamber Industrial Committee Study meeting in regard to an Industrial
Director for the City of Gilroy for September 24, 1976 at 3:00 p.m.
Council concurred.
Wren Ave. Fire City Administrator Wood reported that the new Fire Station
Station proposed for Wren and Welburn Avenues will be one of the projects the
City will apply for under the Federal Public Works' Grant and requested
to proceed with preliminary design of same with Hughan and Hughan Archi-
tects in order to comply with the 90 day requirement of the proposed
Grant. Prior verbal agreement of a joint effort by Duerr and Hughan was
not possible due to Mr. Duerr's schedule between now and the first of the
year. Council concurred.
Fair Labor
Standard
Act
The City Attorney recommended the City of Gilroy filing as
friends of the court in regard to the Fair Labor Standard Act collateral
suit. Council had no objection to same.
Adjournment
At 10:35 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Res~;rtfullY submitted,
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