Minutes 1978/04/17
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Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
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Gilroy, California
April 17, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Brian D. Cunningham,
Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David W. stout and Norman
B. Goodrich.
Councilman Stout inquired about the Salary Achievement Increases
under the Consent Calendar whether any of same are CETA employees. It was
noted by Staff that one of the three was a CETA employee.
Councilman Stout inquired of the Budgeted Item exceeding $15000 under
the Consent Calendar, whether or not the specifications of coated grass
seed was presented to all suppliers. It was noted by Staff that the same
specifications were given to all of the bidders. Councilman Stout inquired
if the City was aware that all of the suppliers did not have coated grass
seed. It was noted by Purchasing Agent Reinsch that the City believed that
same was available with all of the suppliers.
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Minutes
Sa 1 a ry
Increases
Councilman Cunningham requested that Item II.D. regarding the
prezoning and rezoning request of Glickman, Crumpler, & Riley, Inc.,
be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote excluding Item II.D.: Ayes: Council Members:
Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 3,
1978;
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Approved the following Salary Achievement Increases for the
following three (3) City Employees: Robert Echt, Groundskeeper I,
Range 25 from Step C, $871 to Step D, $916; Nicholas Pisca, Public
Works Maintenance, Range 25 from Step B, $832 to Step C, $871 and
Judy Rogers, Computer Operator, Range 26.5 from Step A, $852 to Step
B, $894.;
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on Budgeted Purchases exceeding $1,500 per
Budgeted Purch. Noted the Report
exceeding Council direction;
$1500
Pub.Hear. re:
J.Appling
rezoning
Pub.Hear.
V.Delgado
rezoning
Pub.Hear.
A. Powe 11
rezoning
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Rezoning &
Prezoning
Set May 1, 1978, as a Public Hearing date on a request of Jim
and Vern Appling to rezone approximately one (1) acre from cr to HC
District, located 140 feet north and east of Leavesley Road and San
Ysidro Avenue intersection;
re: Set May 1, 1978, as a Public Hearing date on the request of
Violet Delgado to rezone approximately 2/3 acre from R1 to He District
located on the west side of Monterey Street approximately 100 feet
north of Farrell Avenue; and
re: Set May 1, 1978, as a Public Hearing date on the request of
Alfred Powell to rezone approximately two (2) acres from R1 to HC
District, located on the west side of Monterey Street approximately
150 feet north of Farrell Avenue.
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Discussion was had on the request of Glickman, Crumpler, &
Riley, Inc., to prezone approximately 17 acres from A20 (County Agri-
cultural) Zone to HC (Highway Commercial) District and rezone approxi-
mately 1~ acre from IZ (Interim Zone) to HC (Highway Commercial) District
located west of the South Valley Freeway south of East Tenth Street and
west of Chestnut Street.
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Councilman Cunningham recommended that same be referred to the
Planning Commission prior to Council setting a Public Hearing on said
proposals due to the concern that a copy of the EIR Report was not
presented to the Planning Commission until at their meeting when the
mitigation measures of said report were read to them by William K.
Henry, Civil Engineer, specifically, that the Planning Commission did
not consider two (2) particular facets: one (1) the effect on the ,
Downtown Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Program and also the Planning
Commission did not have a full complete answer on the traffic signali-
zation possibly required at Tenth and Chestnut Streets when they made
their determination to recommend the prezoning and rezoning approval.
Councilman Cunningham noted that he would like to see the Plan-
ning Commission consider both of these matters prior to Council setting
a Public Hearing on said request. He noted that he is not opposed to
K-Mart in particular, but feels that this will be a very significant
departure from the City's current zoning. He noted in view of the fact
when the City was considering some of the zoning at Leavesley and High-
way 101, there was great discussion about commercial going along that
area. He feels that before the City permits this they should have a
full and complete understanding, particularly at the Planning Commission
level as to what the effect on the downtown is going to be.
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Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
Childers and carried that said rezoning and prezoning request of Glickman~
Crumpler, & Riley, Inc., be referred back to the Planning Commission for.
further study on same as recommended.
Mr. William K. Henry, Civil Engineer, addressed the Council and
inquired about the EIR that was presented to the Planning Commission.
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Montebello
Buildout
Schedule
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Acting Planning Director Dorn reported that the Initial Study
was in the Planning Commission packets for their review but the mitigating
measures were received too late to be included in their packets and was
presented to the Planning Commission at their meeting.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Ul ibarri
Mr. Jose representing Cinco de Mayo, addressed the Council
and inquired of the request of Cinco de Mayo for use of City facilities
not on the Agenda. City Administrator Wood informed Mr. Chapa that same
would be discussed under the Parks and Recreation Director's report of
Bonanza Days I request.
Mr. John Filice, attorney, addressed the Council in re: to Montebello
R2 Buildout Schedule. He requested clarification on Council action at
their November 15, 1975, meeting where they were allowed to apply for
80 units after June 1, 1976, and complete the project in 1977. Subsequently,
he received a copy of the buildout schedule allowing Montebello to build
15 units for 1978 and the balance of 15 in 1979. He further noted that
it was his understanding that the 30 units would be allowed in 1977 and
since the project was not completed in that year, that they should be
allowed to complete the 30 units in 1978.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that
the 15 duplexes for a 30 unit buildout schedule for Montebello be allowed
in 1978.
Scout-O-Rama A letter from Supervisor Diridon in regard to Mayor's Award at
the 1978 Scout-O-Rama was noted. The Mayor noted that he would attempt
to have a city representative at said occasion as he would not be able to
attend.
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Sr. Citizensl A letter from the County Department of Social Services in regard
Meals to additional meals for Senior Citizens was noted. Said matter was
referred to the 1978-79 Budget Study Sessions.
League
Bulletin
S i s te r C ity
Program
GPOA-Circus
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Pub 1 i c
Nuisance
Law
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The League's Legislative Bulletin #13-78 was noted. The City
Attorney recommended that the Cityls congressional representatives be
contacted to support No.7 regarding deferred compensation (H.R. 11498).
Council agreed that Council's previous policy of supporting the League's
recommendation on said legislation be followed.
A letter from Mrs. M. E. Brucato in re: to Sister City Program was
noted. The Mayor noted that he would appoint a Committee composed of
representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, School District, City, and
Japanese-American citizens to review said matter.
A request of the Gilroy Police Officers I Association was noted for
permission to conduct a circus and requesting waiver of the license fee
for same. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the Circus permit be allowed and that the license fee
not be waived for same.
A letter from Mr. James J. Clancy, attorney, was noted requesting
a resolution supportin an Initiative known as the "Abatement of Moral
Public Nuisances Law." Council tabled same.
Paul's Trading An offer from Mr. J. P. Federico, et al, was presented to purchase
Post Bldg. Paul's Trading Post property recently purchased by the City. City
Administrator Wood noted that the offer is for the building and land
thereunder, and that Mountain Charleyls Restaurant has no interest in
the building itself but the land in back of said building.
Church of
Latter Day
Saints
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
and carried that Council appreciates the offer but denies same at this time.
A letter from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints urging
restriction of Sunday activities was noted and discussed. It was n~ted that
said letter would be taken under advisement.
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Plan. Com.
4/6/78
Gen.Plan
Consultants
Condominium
Policy
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The following informational items were noted with no separate
discussion on same:
City Proclamation Declaring Spring Clean-Up Week May 8-14,
1978;
Sunset Magazine Article in re: to Gilroy Bicycle Tour~
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 6,
1978, was noted.
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Councilman Link reported that the Council Advisory Committee
recommended the selection of Duncan & Jones as consultant for up-dating
the General Plan. Discussion was had on the matter.
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman
Hughan and carried that the firm of Duncan & Jones be selected as
General Plan consultants for updating the General Plan with Staff to
negotiate the fees and time schedule for completing the preliminary
revised plan, and bring same back to Council for final approval.
Discussion was had on the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to approve the tentative subdivision map of Albert Fortino
for condominiums on Juniper Drive subject to two (2) conditions.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that said matter be tabled for thirty (30)
days in order to allow time for Staff and the Planning Commission to
recommend a proposed policy for condominium conversions to include
new condominium units and apartments converted to condominiums. ~
Annual Report- The Annual Report of the Gilroy Fire Department was noted.
Fire Dept.
Farrell Ave. City Administrator Wood presented a recommendation to establish ...
a 35 mph limit on Farrell Avenue.
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Project
Executive
Session-
Meet &
Confer
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The City Attorney recommended reV1Slon of Section 15.11 of
the City Code noting that same is out-dated.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an
ordinance revising Section 15.11 as recommended.
Jim and Edna Dowell addressed the Council, respectively, and
presented a petition signed by the residents on Farrell Avenue re-
questing that the speed limit on Farrell Avenue be 25 mph. Mrs.
Dowell noted that the narrow bridge on Farrell Avenue is not signep;
that said street is a school bus route and that the County be re-
quested to set a 25 mph speed limit on Farrell Avenue and that a stop
sign be installed at Farrell and Wren Avenues.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that th~
Ci ty cannot just; fy a 25 mph speed 1 imi t on Farrell Avenue ; that
the County will be acting upon that portion of Farrell Avenue in the
County, and that after said acti on by the County, the City Counci 1
will set the speed limit on that portion of Farrell Avenue within the
City.
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City Administrator Wood presented an offer of $120,000.00
from C. R. Acker for the ten (10) rentals on Rosanna Street for th~
City Hall complex. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Cunningham and carried that the City accepts said offer of
Mr. Acker and that the City Administrator be authorized to proceeq
with said purchase. Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion.
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City Administrator Wood requested a Council Executive Session
immediately following this meeting for the City's negotiator prepara-
tory to "r~eet and Confer: Sess ions wi th the Fi re Department representa-
ti ves .
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1976 Un if .
Fire Code
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City Hall
location
costs
Bonanza Days'
Park Use
Waiver of
City facili-
ties
Crossing
Guards
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Rainbow Sub-
division
#6002
SOS Imp.
Program
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City Administrator Wood presented a recommendation to adopt the
1976 Uniform Fire Code. The City Attorney recommended that the City Code
Section be amended to state that the latest edition of the Fire Code be
adopted by resolution, rather than amending the City Code every time a
new Fire Code is desired.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
carreid that a proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and
summary amending the City Code Section to state that the latest edition
of the Fire Code be adopted by resolution.
re- City Administrator Wood requested approval for relocation payment
to Cardenas in the amount of $4,290.00 for the new City Hall Project.
r~ot i on was made by Counci 1 man Cunni ngham seconded by Counc i 1 man Pate and
carried that the relocation payment be approved as recommended.
A Report on Bonanza Days I Park Use of City facilities was presented
and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that Cinco de Mayo and Bonanza Days be authorized use of
City facilities, including Christmas Hill Park and Wheeler Auditorium, for
Cinco de Mayo with permit fees to be waived noting that the blan~et license
fee of $25.99 would be required; that waiver of said fees would apply to
1978 (May 5th) Cinco de Mayo Celebration and June Bonanza Days' celebration
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout
and carried that after July 1, 1978, no permit fees for City facilities
would be waived. Council r~embers: Cunningham and Hughan voted "no" on the
motion.
A report on alternative funding for Crossing Guards was noted
recommending that one full-time CETA employee be hired to work the down-
town area to include the crossing at st. Maryls School and that five (5)
part-time corssing guards, possibly Senior Citizens, be hired to work
at the school crossings throughout the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link
and not carried that said matter be referred to the 1978-79 Budget Study
Sessions. Council Members: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan and Pate voted
"no" on the motion. Motion failed.
Motion was made by Councilman ~unningham seconded by Councilman
Childers and not carried that the 1977-78 Budget be amended to authorize
six (6) part-time crossing guards at $2.50 per hour to work 22~ hours
per week to the close of school in :June of 1978. Council Members: Link,
Pate, stout and Goodrich voted "no" on the motion. Motion failed.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended acceptance
of Improvement Tract #6002, Rainbow Subdivision. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the Rainbow
Subdivision Improvement Tract #6002 be accepted as recommended.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and explained
a report on the Safer Off System (SOS) Highway Improvement Program. Motion
was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried
that same be submitted on behalf of the City as recommended.
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1976 Bldg. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a recommenda-
Codes tion to adopt the 1976 Uniform ~uilding, Plumbing, Mechanical, Housing,
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Codes excluding the Swimming Pool Code
at this time, since same would require an ordinance for same.
Res. #78-26 Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunning-
ham that the reading of Resolution No. 78-26 be waived and that it be
adopted approving the five (5) specific 1976 Uniform Codes.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-26
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, HOUSING, AND ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDING CODES, 1976 EDITIONS.
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PASSED:AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 1978, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE,
STOUT, and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that a proposed ordinance be introduced, the reading
waived and that it be published by title and summary amending Section
6.1 of the City Code as recommended by the City Attorney lisint pre-
sent codes and other codes relating to the building industries to pro-
vide for the swimming pool code.
City Hall
Complex
Councilman Link recommended on behalf of the Council Advisory
Committee that Mr. William Headley, Architect, be selected for the
proposed new City Hall Building. Discussion was had on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
Childers and carried that Mr. William Headley be selected as Architect
for the proposed new City Hall Building as recommended and that the
contract and fees be negotiated by Staff and returned to Council for
final approval. Counci 1 Members: Cunningham and Hughan voted "no"
on the motion.
Harris & City Administrator Wood noted that the Council Advisory Com-
Assoc. mittee Meeting scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on April 20, 1978, on Harris &
Associates proposal would be re-scheduled pOSSibly to April 21, 1978,
since Council Members Link and Stout would be at other meetings on
that date.
Executive At 10:10 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the Meeting to an Executive
Session Session of the Council.
Adjournment At 10:35 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the Meeting and further
adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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