Minutes 1977/10/17
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Gilroy, California
October 17, 1977
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 Call Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Brian D. Cunning-
ham, Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and
Consent
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Norman B. Goodrich
Councilman Stout declared himself absent due to a conflict of
interest regarding Item IIDII of the Consent Calendar. 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: Cunningham, Childers, Hughan, Link, Pate and Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: Stout.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October
3, 1977;
Approved Salary Achievement Level Increases for the following
Four (4) City Employees: David Bozzo, Firefighter, Range 31 from Step IID"
$1226. to Step II E II $1288.; Robert Cl ark, Po 1 ice Offi cer, Ra'nge 32.5 from
Step "CII $1258. to Step "D" $1319.; John Lara, Police Officer, Range 32.5
from Step "BII $1197. to Step "CII $1258.; and Evelyn Peterson, Cl erk
Typist I, Range 22.5 from Step "A" $705. to Step IIBII $738.;
Ord.#77-32 Adopted Ordinance No. 77-32 Rezoning Filbros Development Com-
pany's 20.49 acres from IZ to R1, R2 and R3;
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Salary
Increases
ORDINANCE NO. 77-32
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING AND PREZONING THAT 20.49 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED NORTH OF
THOMAS ROAD AT THE EXTENSION OF PRINVECALLE STREET FROM IZ DISTRICT TO
R1, R2 AND R3 DISTRICTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1977 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CUNNINGHAM, CHILDERS, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: STOUT;
Ord.#77-33 Adopted Ordinance No. 77-33 Rezoning Thomas B. Mangano's 2.34
acres from M2 to C2 and R3;
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ORDINANCE NO. 77-33
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING A 2.34 ACRE PARCEL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LEAVESLEY ROAD
BETWEEN FOREST STREET AND SWANSTON LANE FROM M2 DISTRICT TO C2 AND R3
DISTRICTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CUNNINGHAM, CHILDERS, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: STOUT:
Ord.#77-34 Adopted Ordinance No. 77-34 Rezoning Mike Bertolone's 22,135
sq. ft. from R3 to C2;
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ORDINANCE NO. 77-34
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY REZONING A 75' x 1351 PARCEL WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO 162 TENTH
STREET FROM R3 DISTRICT TO C2 DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE and
GOODRICH.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: STOUT:
Camp Fire Approved a request of the Camp Fire, Inc. for waiver of the
Solicitation City.s Solicitation Permit for their annual Candy Sale, November 1st -
December 12, 1977; and
UNICEF Approved a request of the City's Solicitation Permit for a Fund
Solicitation Drive October 24th - November 1, 1977.
EDA Grant
Projects
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and
explained a report on bids received for EDA Grant Project Miller Avenue
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Water Main recommending award of same to low bidder E. P. Construction Inc.
of San Jose in the amount of $116,500.00 noting that the budget for said
project is $86,000.00 therefore recommending an amendment to the 1977-78
Budget in the amount of $30,500.00 for said project, and that same would
be taken out of the Water Fund from Area Water Fees.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the bid of E. P. Construction Inc. in the amount of
$116,500.00 be awarded and that the 1977-78 Budget be amended in the amount
of $30,500.00 to be taken from the Water Fund from Area Water Fees as recom-
mended.
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and explain-
ed a report on bids received for EDA Grant Project - Street Maintenance ..
Resurfacing recommending approval of the low bid of Granite Construction
Company of Watsonville in the amount of $175,600.00, noting that the actual
bid was $164,993.90, and that said increase of award is to provide for de-
sign, inspection and administration costs and increasing the unit quantities
subject to EDA approval. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that the bid of Granite Construction Comoany
in the amended amount of $175,600.00 be awarded and that the recommended
budget transfer be approved in the 1977-78 Budget.
Las Animas Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended exten-
Park Proj.sion of time on bids for Las Animas Park Completion Project, same to be ex-
tended to November 3, 1977. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded
by Councilwoman Hughan and carried that the Bid Opening for Las Animas Park
Completion Project be extended to November 3, 1977 as recommended.
Equipment Purchasing Agent Reinsch presented and explained a report on bids
received for two (2) ~ ton and one (1) 3/4 ton trucks in the amount of
$16,860.09 from low bidder - Gilroy Motor Company and recommended a budget
transfer to provide for said purchase.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the bid of Gilroy Motor Company in the amount of $16,860.09
~e awarded for the vehicles recommended and ~hat the 1~77-78 Bud91l transfer
ln the amount of $529.00 be approved to provlde for sald purchase;'
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Transition The Mayor deviated from the Agenda in order to hear from Board of
Zones Supervisors Steinberg and Sanchez.
A letter from Chairperson Geraldine Steinberg was noted in regard
to the South County Moratorium.
Mrs. Steinberg addressed the Council and noted that the Board of
Supervisors and is holding Public Hearings regarding the preliminary Transi-
tion Zone submitted by the City of Gilroy; Turther that it was her opinion
that the City of Gilroy could amend same on a yearly basis if necessary, the
same as the City's Urban Service area is periodically amended. She further
urged planning by the City of Gilroy of said Transition Zone with financial
and/or personnel assistance to be provided by the County for same. She noted
that the Board of Supervisors would act upon the City's request for said
assistance when said request is received by the County.
Supervisor Sanchez addressed the Council and further explained the
Board of Supervisor's position in the matter. He further noted that both
he and Supervisor Steinberg see no problem to amend the preliminary Transi- ...
tion Zone submitted by the City. He further noted that he understands that
the City cannot plan the entire Transition Zone immediately, that same will ..
take time but emphasized the need for the City to begin planning same im-
mediately.
City Administrator Wood noted that he would estimate amending the
General Plan to be in accord with the transition zone proposed and complete
same would require approximately one year, due to Public Hearings required
for General Plan amendments.
The Mayor noted that if Council wished to continue discussion of
same that a separate meeting can be scheduled.
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Pub.Hear.
re:Butter-
cup Lane
Abandonment
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on intention to vacate a 17.5 foot portion of Buttercup Lane
between Westwood Drive and Fillippelli Drive.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer reported that a portion
of said street has been reserved for a Public Use Easement.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposed vacation of said street. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Res.#77-67 Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link
that the reading of Resoltuion No. 77-67 Vacating a portion of Buttercup
Lane be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-67
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING VACATION OF A
17.5 FOOT PORTION OF BUTTERCUP LANE BETWEEN WESTWOOD DRIVE AND FILLIPPELLI
DRIVE IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None *
*Note: The above proceedings were not conducted in accord with the Street
Vacation Act of 1941 and will be re-held in accordance with same. See
11-7-77 Regular Council Meeting for further proceedings.
Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
78-79 HCD the first Public Hearing on the proposed program for the 1978-79 Developed
Program for Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Mr. Charles McGowan, HCD Coordinator, addressed the Council pre-
sented and explained Staff's Report on same.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to speak for or against said program. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience.
Mr. McGowan presented and explained a letter from the California
Rural Legal Assistance requesting a provision in said proposed budget for
low-cost housing and possible use of the High School buildings if same were
not going to be used after completion of the new High School.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The Mayor noted that there would be a second Public Hearing on
the 78-79 HCD proposed program at the next regular Council Meeting of
November 7, 1977.
Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
School the Public Hearing on the application of the Gilroy Unified School District
Impact to declare schools in the District impacted.
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Supervisor Sanchez addressed the Council and noted that the
Board of Supervisors continued their hearing on said matter for one (1) week
to be held October 24, 1977 to allow its Staff to verify said impact.
Mr. Vance Baldwin, Associate Superintendent of Schools addressed
the Council explaining the reason for theDistrict being impacted.
The Mayor 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 Pate seconded by Councilman
Childers and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
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Discussion was had by Council on said matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Cun-
ningham that the reading of Resolution No. 77-68 be waived and that it be
adopted declaring the Gilroy Unified School District impacted.
Res.#77-68
RESOLUTION NO. 77-68
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING SCHOOLS OF THE
GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE IMPACTED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Eastside
Park
parking
A letter from Mrs. Loretta Ventura in regard to Lewis Street
parking at the Planned Eastside Park was noted. Mr. William J. Ventura,
addressed the Council and noted that he was representing the property owners
on the south side of Lewis Street at the south end of the proposed Park,
requesting the Council to change the proposed amendment parking at the south
end of the Park from perpendicular parking to parallel parking.
Mr. Donald Kludt addressed the Council and offered dedication of
that portion of Lewis Street that is owned by himself and Castro for an
exchange of the property owners required fees for improvement of said por-
tion of Lewis Street; further that parking could be provided for the Park
at said location.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the proposed perpendicular parking at the south end of
th@ proposed Eastside Park be eliminated with same to provide for a straight
curb at said location. Councilman Cunningham voted IIno" on the motion.
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The Mayor asked if there ~Jas anyone further in the audience wish-
ing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from any-
one in the audience.
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J.E.Roberts Co. A letter from James E. Roberts Company requesting a one (1) year
Trailer extension for their temporary trailer permit was noted. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that James E. Roberts
Company be granted a one (1) year extension for their temporary trailer permit
expiring October 4, 1978.
Lease-
Sewer
Farm
A letter from Mr. James F. Aira requesting a change in the Agri-
cultural Lease at the Sewer Farm was noted. Mr. Aira addressed the Council
and further explained said request. Discussion was had by Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to
the present Lease with Aira Farms for a yearly rent of $25.00 per acre for
a three (3) year period requested.
The letter from Chairperson Steinberg was noted and that same ha~
already been discussed earlier.
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The following informational items were noted with no separate dis-
cussion on same:
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So. Flood Con- Santa Clara Valley Water District in re: to appointments to the
trol South Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee;
Adv.Com.
Cable TV
Falcon Cable T.V. in re: Replacing Cable at Rancho El Dorado
Tract;
Sewer Treat.
Plant
Concept approval on Planned Sewerage Treatment Plant; and
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Water
Levels
Report on Water Levels in the City of Gilroy.
Pl an. Com.
Meet.
10-6-77
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 6, 1977
was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the fOllowing Public Hearings be set for November 7, 1977
as recommended by the Planning Commission:
Filice Est. Rezoning request of Filice Estate Vineyards for 2.8 acres located
Vineyards on the south side of Monte Bello and west of Wren Avenue from R1 to R2
District;
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Trevis Berry Prezoning request of Trevis Berry for 30 acres located at the
south side of Pacheco Pass Highway and easterly of the Hirasaki Farms Road
from Al-2.5 to M2 District;
J.Blackstone Rezoning request of James Blackstone and the City of Gilroy for
6.07 acres located on the north side of Old Gilroy Street between East
Street and the South Valley Freeway from C1 to M2 District;
Tom Carr
Rezoning request of Tom Carr for .89 acres located easterly of
the northerly extension of Delta Drive from R1 to R3 District.
Audit re:
76-77 yr.
City Administrator Wood noted receipt of the independent Auditor's
Reports covering the City's Financial Statements and Revenue Sharing Funds
for the year ending June 30, 1977. He noted that he intends to investigate
the Industrial Director's Fees in the amount of $11,459. shown in the
Revenue Sharing Report as Public Safety Operating/Maintenance Expenditures
and that same should be under Financial Administration Operating/Maintenance
Expenditures.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the 1976-77 independent Auditor's Reports covering the
City's Financial Statements and Revenue Sharing Funds be accepted and
approved as recommended.
........ Stop Sign City Administrator \~ood noted a recommendation to install stop
Delta Dr. signs on Delta Drive at El Dorado Drive. Motion was made by Councilman
Res.#77-69 Stout seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 77-69
be waived and that it be adopted authorizing installation of an arterial
Stop Sign on Delta Drive as recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-69
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING AN ARTERIAL
STOP AT THE SOUTH ENTRANCE OF DELTA DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH EL
DORADO DRIVE IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1977. by the fOllowing vote:
AYES: COUNCIUMEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Deferred Compo City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on a
Plan proposed Deferred Compensation Plan for City Employees with Hartford Varia-
ble Annuity Life Insurance Company.
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Mr. Mark Stacey, Representing the Hartford Company addressed the
Council and explained an employee's ability to contribute to the olan pre-
sented and remain in IRA contributions.
Mr. Jim Adcticott, Contultant further explained same.
Res.#77-69A Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman
Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 77-69A be waived and that it be
adopted authorizing execution of the proposed Agreement as presented with
Hartford Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company recommended.
Plan. Dept. City Administrator Wood presented a report on estimated budget
Office for conversion of the Planning Department Office. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the 1977-78
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Budget be amended .in the amount of $4910. for said improvement of the Plan-
ning Department Office.
Def.Dev.Agree. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recol11t11ended approval
Mantelli of a Deferred Development Agreement for Mantel1i Drive with Pappani, et al. i
Drive Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried
that the Deferred Development Agreement with Pappani, et al for Mantelli
Drive be approved as presented and that same be recorded.
Wren Ave. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended approval
& 1st ST. of a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California for First Street
(Route 152) and Wren, Avenue Traffic Signalization.
Res.#77-71 Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers
that the reading of Resolution No. 77-71 be waived and that it be adopted
approving the Cooperative Agreement for the traffic signalization proposed
for Wren Avenue and First Street as recommended.
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-71
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST STREET
(STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 152) AND WREN AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
It was noted that Item No.3 was removed from the Agenda.
Twin Oaks Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a report
Sub. recommending approval of the plans and development agreement for Twin Oaks
Subdivision. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the plans and Development Agreement for Twin Oaks
Subdivision be approved as recommended.
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Las Animas Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested approval
Fire Sta.to advertise bids for the Las Animas Fire Station Project.
Councilwoman Hughan declared herself absent in the discussion anq
action on same due to a conflict of interest in the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers
and carried that approval be given to advertise bids for Las Animas Fire
Station Project as requested.
1st & West- Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended approval
wood of the plans and specifications and authorization to~vertise bids for
First Street (Route 152) and Westwood Drive Traffic Signalization. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that
the plans and specifications be approved for First Street and Westwood Dr.
Traffic Signalization and that bids be advertised for same as recommended.
SPRR Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported that a
crossings Cooperative Agreement with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company
is forthcoming for repair of Lewis Street, Martin Street and Old Gilroy
Street Railroad Crossings.
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Ord.re:
Bingo
The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance enacting Chapter
5A of the City Code relating to Bingo. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Link that the proposed ordinance enacting Chapter 5A
of the City Code relating to Bingo be introduced and that it be published
by title and summary, noting a wording change in Section 5A.2 to allow
specific organizations approved by the State and any amendments thereto.
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Res. #77-72
Sewer Adv.
Com.
Auditor's
Reports
Drug Abuse
Coordina-
ting Com.
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~esolution N~. 77-72 was presented and explained by the City Attorney.
Motion was made by Councilman p'ate seconded by Councilman Link that
the reading of Resolution No. 77-72 be waived and that it be adopted authorizing
the use of Criminal History information in certain instances relating to employ-
ment.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-72
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CRIMINAL
HISTORY INFORMATION IN RELATION TO EMPLOYMENT AND LICENSING.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Councilman Stout reported on the Sewer Advisory Committee Meeting of
October 5, 1977 and recommended execution of the Second Supplement to the Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City and the City of Morgan Hill. Motion
was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the
Second Supplement to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Cities
of Gilroy and Morgan Hill be approved as presented and that same be executed and
forwarded to the City of Morgan Hill for their approval of same.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch requested Council to return the
independent Auditor's report if same were not needed by Council.
The Mayor presented a letter from the City of Morgan Hi'll requesting
a representative to the Drug Abuse Coordinating Committee. It was noted that
said representative had to be an elected official.
Council noted that there was no interest from the City of Gilroy sub-
mitting a representative on said Committee.
Transition Council set October 24, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. as a Council Stuty Session
Zones in regard to Transition Zones.
United Way City Administrator Wood requested Council contributions on behalf
of United Way in order for the City to reach its desired goal.
Adjournment At 11:24 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,