Minutes 1977/07/18
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RollCall
Intro. new
Employee
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Sal ary
Increases
Pub.Hear.re:
Arcadi a Dev.
Prezoning
Damage Cl a i n
Bonapartian
Po 1 i ce
Radios
Bonanza
Days Com.
Res. #77-49
re:Parade
July 18, 1977
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Robert H. Hughan, Marion 1. Link, John
E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Members:
William E. Childers and Brian D. Cunningham.
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The Mayor introduced new employee, Manuel Rodriguez, Junior
Civil Engineer.
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Hughan, Link, Pate,
Stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council Members: Childers and Cunningham.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 5,
1977 ;
Approved the salary achievement level increases for the following
eight (8) City Employees: Rogilio Aguirre, Police Officer, Range 32 from
Step IIBII $1170. to Step IICII $1227.; Mauro Lugo and Miguel Gaeta, Grounds-
keepers I, Range 25 from Step IIDII $917. to Step IIEII $962.; Carmen Medrano,
Cl erk Typi st I, Range 22.5 from Step IIEII $775. to Step IID" $811.; Raul
Rivas, Public Works Maintenance I, Range 25 from Step "C" $872. to Step
"DII $917.; Carol Sanford, Clerk Typist, Range 22.5 from Step IIAII $706.
to Step IIB" $739.; and Louis Scettrini, Grounds keeper I, Range 25 from
Step IIBII $833. to Step "C" $872.;
Set a Public Hearing date of August 1, 1977 for a orezoning re-
quest of Arcadia Development Company for 68 acres located on the north
side of Thomas Road and adjacent to ~10nterey Highway, from Al-2.5 (County
Agricultural) Zone to Rl (Single Family Residence) District; and
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Denied a damage claim of Mrs. Sophie Bonapartian.
City Administrator Wood persented and explained a report on bids
for police car radios. Chief of Police Laizure further noted that it
may be possible to sell the used radios to an independent bidder in ex-
cess of the trade-in allowed. It was noted that if same occurred that
the budget would have to be amended for $5,948.19. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the low bid
of General Electric Company in the amount of $31,394.05 be approved for
the police car radios as recommended.
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.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Gilroy Bonanza
Days' Committee requests for their annual activities.
Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Council-
man Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the requests be
authorized for the annual activities of Gilroy Bonanza Days Committee
with the exception of exclusive use of Christmas Hill Park and no waiver
of the blanket license for Bonanza's activities.
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Council also approved the waiver of park fees for use of the
facilities noting that same was approved in previous years. Councilman-
Stout requested information on which organizations are exempt from park
use fees, to be better informed and be able to act upon future requests.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
that the reading of Resolution No. 77-49 be waived and that it be adopted
authorizing a parade on State Highway Route 152 and requesting State ap-
proval of same.
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-49
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO
PERMIT A PARADE WITHIN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS and CUNNINGHAM.
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Madonna Vil- A letter from Dr. Carl Bozzo for an extension of Resolution No. 756
lage Day (Planning Commission) for Child Day Care Center at Madonna Village was noted
Care Cen- and referred to the Planning Commission for action on same.
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League Meet. A notice of a meeting date change of the League of California Cities,
Peninsula Division was noted.
Temp.Trailer A request of Graphicom, Inc. (Standard Pacific) and Cupertino Elec-
Permits tric for temporary sales and construction trailer permits at Blossom Heights
Subdivision was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Coun-
cilman Link and carried that said sales and construction trailer permits at
Blossom Heights Subdivision be allowed.
Ind.Dev.
Prog.
A repont for June, 1977 of the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Develop-
ment Program was noted.
Property
offer-7th
& Rosanna
A letter from Mr. Howard Smith was noted advising the City of a
parcel of land available for purchase at Seventh and Rosanna Streets. Dis-
cussion was had on the matter. Council tabled action on same to the next
Council Meeting of August 1, 1977 in order to study the County of Santa
Clara's proposal in regard to the Justice Court Building which may affect
Council IS decision to purchase same.
plan.Com. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 7, 1977 was
7-7-77 noted.
Discussion was had in regard to the proposed development on the
east side of Kern Avenue at the end of Ramona Way and the drainage problems
at said location.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
carried that action on same be tabled to the next Council meeting; referred
to Staff for recommendation on Council IS previous policy for development
in said area; and that the property owners concerned about this development
that attended the Planning Commission hearing be notified of said Council
Meeting.
Personnel The Report of the Personnel Commission meetings of July 13, 1977
7-13/14-77 was noted.
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Com. Dev.
Grant
Coordina-
tor
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
and carried that the classification and salary for Community Development
Grant Coordi nator be approved as recommended. Council man Stout voted "no II
on the motion.
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Water Re-Use City Administrator Wood presented a report on the Emergency Water
Project Re-Use Program.
Mr. Lloyd Fowler, Santa Clara Valley Water District, addressed the
Council noting that the potential users of the project would be under a
twenty (20) year loan and further explained the proposed program.
Motion was made by Councilwoman H~ghan seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Aqreement with the
Santa Clara Valley Water District for City's participation in said program.
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Res.#77-50 Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman
Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 77-50 be waived and that it be
adopted describing the emergency nature of the Water Re-Use Proqram and
justifying the use of force account labor and materials. ..
RESOLUTION NO. 77-50
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
NATURE OF THE WATER RE-USE PROGRAM AND JUSTIFYING THE USE OF FORCE
ACCOUNT LABOR AND MATERIALS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS and CUNNINGHAM.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute an Agreement
with the Santa Cl ara Va 11 ey Water Di stri ct for approximately 164 acre
feet of re-use water under said program.
School
Impact
Ord.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a proposed
School Impaction Ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded
by Councilman Link and carried that a school impaction ordinance be in-
troduced and published by title and summary in basically the same form
as the County's School Impaction Ordinance presented.
Old City
Hall
Lease
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a proposed
Old City Hall Lease with Mountain Charley's.
Mr. James Farwell, potential Leasee addressed the Council
and discusseq the proposed changes in the Lease.
It was agreed that the City would maintain the elevator in said
building and that the City would require a one (1) year performance bond
for the air conditioner within said building and that Lessee would maintain
same in subsequent years; that the City would maintain the adjacent parking
facilities. The City would guarantee that adequate sprinkler system would
be installed throughout the building and the Lessee would pay any excess
fire insurance required for said buisness operation.
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Council approved the lease as amended and requested that same
be rewritten to include the changes discussed and that Mr. James Farwell
present a financial statement for final action by Council at the next
regular Council Meeting.
Police Officers' A request of the Gilroy Police Officers' Association was presented
Off-Duty for an increase in hourly pay for off-duty functions. Officer Don Kludt
Pay addressed the Council and further explained the request.
The Mayor noted that if said hourly pay was a part of the Memoran-
dum of Understanding under the three (3) year contract that they did not wish
to re-open same for further negotiations; that if same was not a part of the
Memorandum of Understandings, that they would further discuss same. It was
further noted that Council did not believe that same should be a part of the
Memorandum of Understandinngs as this was an off-duty function.
Corp. Yd. City Administrator Wood presented a report on a proposed land
addition to the Corporation Yard. Discussion was had on the matter.
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout
and carried that the City reject the offer to purchase said lands.
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Eastside Pk. A Report on revised plans for Eastside Park - E.D.A. Grant, was
presented.
Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer addressed the Council and
furhter explained said revised plans. Discussion was had on the matter.
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Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the revised Master Plan for Eastside Park be approved and that
Alternate No.1 parking scheme with perpendicular parking be approved as discussed.
Lewis Homes & Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a request for
L & L En-approval of the plans and development agreements for G. Lewis Homes - Ronan Avenue
terprises and for Parkside Apartments (L & L Enterprises).
Mr. Larry Frisone addressed the Council in regard to a recent water
citation issued to L & L Enterprises. Discussion was had on the matter. As this
was not the point of issue, Council took no action on same.
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Mr. Larry Frisone addressed the Council requesting waiver of the park
acquisition fees in lieu of park lands dedicated to the City for said development.
Council took no action on same.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
and carried that the plans and development agreements for G. Lewis Homes and for
Parkside Apartments be approved as presented.
Singer Homes Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested approval
{Citationof the plans and development agreement for Singer Homes (Citation Homes). Motion
Homes) was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the
plaQs and development agreement for Singer Homes Tract 6054 (Citation Homes) be
appraved as recommended.
Ord. #77-24 re: Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link that
Wheeled the reading of Ordinance No. 77-24 be waived and that it be adopted.
Vehicles
on Side- ORDINANCE NO. 77-24
walks
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENACTING SECTION 16.32 OF THE GILROY CITY
CODE PROHIBITING WHEELED VEHICLES ON POSTED COMMERCIAL SIDEWALKS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hughan, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers and Cunningham
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Gas Transp. Mr. Dave Sorenson, P. G. & E. Manager, addressed the Coundil requesting
System acknowledgement of his letter requesting support of the Arctic Route in regard
to the Gas Transportation System and continuance of this matter. He further
urged support of SB 1081 (Alquist).
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout and
carried that Council support SB 1081 requested. Councilwoman Hughan voted "NolI
on the motion.
The Mayor ackowledged Mr. Sorenson's letter presented at the July 5,
1977, Council meeting supporting the Arctic Route and ordered same filed.
, Transition Councilman Pate reported on the progress of the Transition Area
Areas Committee. City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Supervisor Steinberg
in regard to the City's proposed 4ransition areas. Cougftil took no further
action on same and had no objections to Staff providing the County with informa-
tion and cooperating with them on said matter.
Salary re: Councilman Stout recommended that the salary for Council Members be
""" Counci 1 increased.
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a proposed ordinance be introduced, the reading waived and that it be published
by title and summary setting the salary of Council Members to $150.00 per month
and of Mayor to $300.00 per month beginning July 1, 1977. Councilman Link voted
"NolI on the motion.
Budget Amend- Purchasing Agent Reinsch requested a Budget Amendment to allow purchase
ment of four (4) used pick-ups for use by CETA workers. Staff noted that at the end
of the CETA project it was the City's intention to sell said vehicles. Discussion
was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council-
woman Hughan and carried that a budget amendment in the amount of $12,000.00 be
allowed for the purchase of four (4) used pick-ups as requested.
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HCD Grant
Funds
City BBQ
Adjournment
Assistant .City Administrator Reinsch noted that the expen-
itures under the HCD Grant will be combined in the final 1977-78
budget to be included on one page rather than listed throughout the
budget.
The Mayor complimented Cecil Reinsch and his Committee for
the successful annual City Barbecue. Purchasing Agent Reinsch
accredited this accomplishment to Gloria Thrasher, Buyer.
At 10:58 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk