Minutes 1977/01/03
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Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord. #77-1
Air-O-Fan
Rezoning
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January 3, 1977
Gilroy, California
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: William E. Childers, Dennis L.
DeBell, George T. Duffin, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V.
Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
~1otion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
that 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.
Approved the Minutes of the December 20, 1976, Regular Council
Meeting;
Adopted Ordinance No. 77-1 Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the
City by rezoning a 2.24 acre parcel belonging to Air-O-Fan Products
Corporation from R-1 to R-2.
ORDINANCE NO. 77-1
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BE REZONING A 2.24 ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KERN
AND WELBURN AVENUES FROM R1 DISTRICT TO R2 DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1977, by the following
vote:
Damage Claim-
R. Miranda
Gi rl Scouts'
Solicitation
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Pub.Hear. re:
Madonna Dev.
Rezoning- .
Mesa Rd. Ranch
Pub. Hear. re:
Frisone PUD,
Church &
Pierce Sts.
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Res. #77-1
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Pub. Hear. re:
76-77 Weed
Abate.Prog.
Res. #77-2
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT,
AND GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Denied a damage claim of Mr. R. Miranda, et al;
Approved waiver of the solicitation permit for the Annual Girl
Scouts Cookie Sale, January 29, 1977, through February 6, 1977;
Set January 1, 1977, as a public hearing date on the rezoning
application of Madonna Development Company for Mesa Road Ranch from IZ
to R1, located on the west side of Mesa Road.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
public hearing on the PUD .76-2 rezoning request of Larry Frisone for
property at Pierce and Church Streets.
Staff's report on said rezoning was noted and further explained
by Planning Director Bedaux.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the rezoning request. 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 Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout
that the reading of Resolution No. 77-1 granting the requested rezoning
be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS
FILED WITH THE APPLICATION AND THE CONDITIONS IMPOSED HEREIN, FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THAT 2.9 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CHURCH
STREET, SOUTH OF PIERCE STREET AND ADJACENT TO LAS ANIMAS PARK.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
AND GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
public hearing on the 1976-1977 Weed Abatement Program. He asked if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the
proposed program. There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
City Administrator Wood presented a resolution ordering destruc-
tion of weeds, under the 1976-77 Weed Abatement Program. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that
the public hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Resolution No. 77-2 be
waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-2
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INSTRUCTING THE CHIEF
OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ABATE NUISANCE ARISING OUT OF WEEDS GROWING
UPON LOTS OR IN FRONT OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GILROY AS REQUIRED BY
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 754.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
AND GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
The Mayor asked if there was ~nyone in th~ audience wishing to
speak on any item not agendized. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience.
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Pelliccione
Resignation-
Lib. & Cult.
Commission
Res. #77-3 re:
Local Agency
Invest. Fund
Tempora ry
Trai ler Per-
mit, Murray
Manor
Res. #77-4
1976 State
Park Bond
Funds
Old City
Hall
Water Con-
servation
A letter of resignation from Mr. Paul Pelliccione, Library
and Culture Commissioner, was noted. Motion was made by Council-
man Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that Mr. Paul
Pelliccione's letter of resignation from the Library and Culture
Commission be accepted with regret. The Mayor noted that Mr.
Pelliccione's replacement would be made at the next regular Council
Meeting.
A letter from the State Treasurer was noted in regard to
pooling of deposits in the Local Agency Investment Fund. Motion
was made by Councilman DeBell seconded by Councilman Duffin that
the reading of Resolution No. 77-3 be waived and that it be adopted
authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement for
investment of city funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-3
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CHILDERS, DeBELL,
AND GOODRI CH
STOUT
NONE
DUFFIN, LINK, PATE
A letter from H. G. Shean & Associates for temporary use of a
trailer for the night watchmen during the construction period of
Murray Manor, Tract #5839, was noted and discussed. Motion was
made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that temporary use of a trailer for the night watchman of H. G.
Shean & Associates for Murray Manor, Tract 5839, during the con~
struction period be granted, not to exceed one (1) year.
A letter from the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation
Department was presented in regard to a resolution providing for
the in-county distribution of the 1976 State Park Bond funds was
noted. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Childers that the reading of Resolution No. 77-4 be waived and that
it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-4
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR
EXPENDITURE OF ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FQR
PARK, BEACH, RECREATIONAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION PURPOSES
(STATE URBAN AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MH1BERS:
CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE,
STOUT AND GOODRICH
NONE
NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A letter from the State Department of Parks and Recreation in
regard to approval of a $14,050.00 grant for rehabilitation of the
Old City Hall was noted. Discussion was had on the matter. Council,
requested the City Administrator to meet with the potential lesee of
the Old City Hall to determine if the proposed plan could be tabled
for one (1) additional year for possible additional grant fund allo-
cations previously anticipated in the amount of $80,000.00.
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The letter from the Santa Clara Valley Water District in
regard to their Water Conservation Program and Methods was tabled
to await the District's representative.
A letter from the South Santa Clara Valley Water Conservation
District was noted in regard to a Joint Public Meeting on Water Con-
servation. City Administrator Wood recommended participation in this
program.
The following information items were noted with no separate
discussion on same.
Plan. Com.
Report
12/22/76
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Letter from the Department of Motor Vehicles in regard to selling
information from Departmental records;
Letter from Santa Clara Valley Water District confirming Council
appointments to the South County Board.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of December 22, 1976,
was noted and discussed.
Planning Director Bedaux and Mr. Darrell Shuck, representing Terra
Sol, Ltd., addressed the Council and explained the procedure in certifying
Singer Housing the final EIR for Singer Housing Company. Motion was made by Councilman
(Terra Sol) ,Link seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 77-5
EIR be waived and that it be adopted certifying the EIR for Singer Housing
as being adequate. Councilman Childers voted "No" on the motion.
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Res. #77-5
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Res. #77-6
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P & R Com.
Meeting
12/21/76
Lib. & Cult.
Com. Meet.
12/7 /76
Month ly
Reports
.;.tiil
Li ght Rail
Feasibility
Study
RESOLUTION NO. 77-5
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CERTIFYING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY SINGER HOUSING
COMPANY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STiOUT, AND GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Discussion was had in regard to the Singer Housing Project long-
term impact. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Childers that a resolution be adopted determining that, based on the
Environmental Impact Report, the Singer Housing Project does have a sig-
nificant long-term adverse impact, specifically, in regard to schools,
flooding, traffic, noise, and seismic which will have to be mitigated
or overcome by other benefits. The resolution failed by the following
Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, AND PATE. NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: DUFFIN, LINK, STOUT AND GOODRICH.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout
that the reading of Resolution No. 77-6 be waived and that it be adopted
determining that the Singer Housing Project, based upon the EIR Report
submitted, does not have long-term adverse impact providing that, if
proper mitigating measures are taken in the areas of concern (schools,
flooding, traffic, noise, seismic), the long-term benfits outweigh
possible long-term adverse impacts on the environment.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-6
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FINDING NO SIGNI-
FICANT LONG TERM ADVERSE IMPACT BASED UPON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY SINGER HOUSING COMPANY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DUFFIN, LINK, STOUT AND GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, AND PATE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
December 21, 1976, were noted.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
December 7,1976, were noted.
The Summary of Monthly Reports of November, 1976, were noted
and discussed. City Administrator Wood noted that the Public Works
portion of the report was omitted from the report and would be submitted
in the next Summary of Monthly Reports.
City Administrator Wood noted a meeting scheduled for January 5,
1977, at 7-8 p.m. in Morgan Hill on presentation of the County Transit
District Light Rail Feasibility Study. Councilman Childers noted that
he would attend and represent the City. Councilman Pate noted that he
would also try to attend said meeting.
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Salary ~~erit
I nc reases-
Staff Emp.
Computer
Water Con-
servation
Ci ty Water
Supply
EDA/LPW
Grant
Applics.
Sewer Adv.
Committee
Garbage Adv.
Committee
Fi re Assoc.
Suit
ICC Meeting
Adjournment
City Administrator Wood presented a request for a merit
increase for staff employees. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Stout and carried by the following Roll
Call Vote that merit increases for the following staff employees,
effective January 1, 1977, be approved as recommended: Director
of Public Works from $2,173 to $2,275; Police Chief from $1,924 to
$2,000; Fire Chief from $1,833 to $1,900; Director of Parks and
Recreation from $1,788 to $1,900; Deputy Police Chief from $1,739
to $1,780; Assistant City Administrator from $1,702 to $1,780; and
City Clerk from $1,302 to $1,400. Ayes: Council Members: DeBell,
Pate, Stout and Goodrich. Noes: Council Members: Childers, Duffin
and Link.
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City Administrator Wood presented a report on the computer
replacement proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded
by Councilman DeBell and carried that the City Administrator's
recommendation to contract to purchase the 8200 computer from NCR
be approved.
A report on the need for continued water conservation was
presented and further explained by Leo F. Cournoyer, Santa Clara
Valley Water District representative. He further noted a meeting
with the Board of Supervisors on January 4, 1977, at 10:30 a.m. on
presentation of the District for water conservation proposals. Dis-
cussion was had on the matter.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a
Status Report on the City water supply. It was noted that water
saving devices have been purchased for water consumers to install
in their homes which will be sold at a nominal fee, as one method
of water conservation.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a
status report of EDA/LPW grant applications. It was further noted
that the City of Gilroy was the only agency in Santa Clara County
that received approval of grant monies. It was noted that the
alley reconstruction grant application had been approved.
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City Administrator Wood noted that the Sewer Advisory
Committee will meet on January 7, 1977, at 3:00 p.m. Councilman
Link noted that he would not be able to attend said meeting.
City Administrator Wood noted that the Garbage Advisory
Committee will meet on January 5, 1977, at 4:00 p.m. in regard to
the South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. proposed rate increase.
City Administrator Wood reported that a hearing had been
held today (January 3, 1977) on the Fire Association's suit in
regard to the City's Impasse Procedure and that the Judge had
ruled in favor of the City; further, that Resolution No. 1319
was adequate in the Court's opinion. He further noted that the
matter could be appealed and further heard before a higher court,
possibly one (1) year in the future. '
Council indicated that no City representatives would be
attending the Inter-City Council meeting of January 6, 1977.
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At 10:37 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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