Minutes 1981/06/01
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June 1, 1981
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Members: Sharon Albert, Brian D. Cunningham,
Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, Robert E. Taylor, and
Norman B. Goodrich.
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W Ca 1 endar
Councilman Link noted a correction of the May 18, 1981, Council
Minutes, last item, to be Gavi1an Water Conservation District, rather
than the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Motion was made by Councilman
Link seconded by Councilman Pate that the following items under the Con-
sent Calendar be adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council
Members: Albert, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Pate, Taylor and Goodrich.
Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 18,
1981, as corrected;
Pub.Hear. re:
1981-82
Budget
Res. #81-55 re:
Gen. Municipal
Election
Set June 15, 1981, as a Public Hearing date on the 1981-1982
Budget;
Adopted Resolution No. 81-55 requesting the Board of Supervisors
to order consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the
November 3, 1981, Biennial Governing Board Member Election.
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-55
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICERS TO
BE HELD IN THE CITY OF GILROY ON NOVEMBER 3, 1981, AND REQUESTING THE
SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPER-
INTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE BIENNIAL GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, GAVILAN JOINT COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT AND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, TRUSTEE AREA, TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1981.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE,
TAYLOR and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE;
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C1aim-M.Jackson,Jr. Denied a Damage Claim of Mr. M. Jackson, Jr.;
Uvas Bikeway Accepted Uvas Bikeway Improvements as recommended;
Improvements
Handicap Ramps Accepted Improvements for the Handicap Ramps - Phase II as
recommended;
Tr. #7136-Foothi11 Approved Tract No. 7136, Foothill Townhouse Condominiums as
Townhouse recommended;
Condos
Res. #81-56 re: Adopted Resolution No. 85-56 approving street name of Dawn Way
Dawn Way for a currently unnamed road off of Mesa Road.
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY NAMING DAWN WAY
LOCATED OFF OF MESA ROAD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, TAYLOR
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Def. Dev. Agree. Approved a Deferred Development Agreement for Rancho Real
Rancho Real as recommended.
The Mayor declared a moment of silence in memory of Sydney S.
Johnson, retired City Attorney.
Bids re:Aspha1t City Administrator Wood presented a Report and recommendation
Paving-Xmas to award the bid of Granite Construction Company in the amount of
Hill Pk. & $22,015.80 for the asphalt paving of the new parking lot at Christ-
Las Animas Pk. mas Hill Park and pathway repairs at Las Animas Park.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cun-
ningham and carried that the Asphalt Paving Bid be awarded Granite
Construction Co. in the amount of $22,015.80 as recommended.
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Obata Ind. Park
Bids
The Mayor noted the report on bids received for Obata Indus-
trial Park Assessment District to be discussed under Item IV.3.p.,
Public Hearing on said proposed assessment district.
Pub.Hear.re:
Pre-& Rezon-
ing-Filice Est.
& Hanna, eta 1
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on a request for prezoning to RH (Hillside) District
and R1 PUD (Single-Family) Planned Unit Development District and to
rezone from R1 to RH property located on the south side of Mante11i
Drive, west of Morey Avenue, and on the north side of Hecker Pass
Highway, west of Morey Avenue on approximately 77.58 acres, Filice
Estate Vineyards, Hanna, et a1, applicants.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the Staff Report.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience
wishing to speak on the proposal. '
Mr. Tim Filice, representing the applicant, addressed the Coun-
ci 1 noti ng hi s presence to answer any questions regardi ng sai d pre- ~
and rezoning requests.
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Mr. Michael Jones, student of Gilroy High School, addressed the
Council and inquired of the location of said property proposed to be
pre- and rezoned.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on the ~atter. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Council desired
to inquire about the drainage plans for the property from the project
engineer. On recommendation of the City Attorney, motion was made by
Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that
the Public Hearing be reopened.
Mr. Arnold Brunetti, representing W. J. Hanna & Son, addressep
the Council and explained the drainage plans for said property.
Councilwoman Hughan suggested that a mitigation measure be
added to the eight (8) recommended by the Planning Commission, speci-
fically, that development of the project be subject to approval of n
an adopted Interim Drainage Plan. Councilwoman Hughan also suggested ,..
adding an additional mitigation measure, single site approval, be --
required to meet certain specified criteria at the final map stage.
Further discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
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Intro. Ord.
Zoning & Re-
zoning Filice
Est. Vyds, &
Hanna, et a1
Pub.Hear. re:
Rezoning-
D. DeBell
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Cont'd Pub.Hear.
re:Obata Ind.
Pk.Assess.
Dist.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
and carried by the fOllowing Roll Call Vote that a mitigation measure be
added to the Negative Declaration as a condition which would require the
PUD application to demonstrate that there is a buildable site on each
lot to conform to the Hillside Guidelines: Ayes: Council Members: Albert,
Hughan, Pate and Goodrich. Noes: Council Members: Cunningham, Link and
Taylor.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilwoman
Albert and carried by the following Roll Call Vote that a mitigation
measure be added to the Negative Declaration that development of the
project be subject to conformance with an adopted Interim Drainage Plan.
Ayes: Council Members: Albert, Hughan, Pate and Goodrich. Noes; Council
Members: Cunningham, Link and Taylor.
Pre- Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate and
carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance prezoning and rezoning
said properties be waived and that it be introduced and published by
title and summary.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a request for rezoning from M2 (General Industrial)
District to CM (Commercial/Industrial) District located at 8505 Church
Street, north of We1burn Avenue, Dennis L. DeBell, applicant.
Councilwoman Hughan declared herself absent during the discussion
and action on same due to an interest in said property.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the Staff Report.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wish-
ing to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunning-
ham and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunning-
ham and carried that the reading of a proposed ordinance rezoning said
property be waived, that it be introduced and published by title and
summary.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
continued Public Hearing on the proposed Obata Industrial Park Assess-
ment District re: Engineer's Report prepared pursuant to the Gilroy City
Code and Resolution of Intention No. 80-104. Mr. William K. Henry,
Project Engineer, addressed the Council and submitted the Engineer's
Report and evidence relating to the method of spread of assessment in
accordance with benefits.
The City Clerk reported that no written protests were received.
The City Clerk reported on posting, publishing and mailing of all notices
as required by the Gilroy City Code.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard
and there was no one present wishing to speak.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
Taylor and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Mr. Philip D. Assaf, attorney, recommended that Council continue
the Public Hearing to later this meeting in regard to the California
Environmental Quality Act and reference of same to the project.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that continuation of proposed actions by Council in regard
to the Public Hearing be approved for later this meeting.
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Youth Science The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
Institute to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. David Johnston, addressed the Council regarding the Youth
Science Institute request which had been referred to the Parks and
Recreation Department. Mr. Johnston noted that the Youth Science
Institute has requested $1,500.00 from each of the municipalities in
the County.
The Mayor noted that Council would consider same following a
recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Department.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience.
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Co. Planning
A letter from Friends of Santa Clara Valley was noted urging
support to retain the County Planning Staff. Council took no action
on same.
L1agas Creek
Watershed
Project
City Administrator Wood noted the L1agas Creek Watershed
Public Workshop No.2 and recommended adoption of a resolution
endorsing said project recommending construction begin at the lower
end and completed in Gilroy prior to further extension to the north;
to be submitted at the Workshop.
Res. #81-57
t1otion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
Taylor that the reading of Resolution No. 81-57 be waived and that it
be adopted as recommended.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-57
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY URGING SUPPORT OF
THE LLAGAS CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote: -
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE,
TAYLOR and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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League
Bulletin
The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated
May 22, 1981, was noted with no separate discussion on same.
Cont'd Pub.Hear. The Mayor noted that Staff was prepared to continue discussion
re: Obata Ind. and action in regard to the proposed Obata Industrial Park Assessment
Pk. Assess. District.
Dist.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that sites
within the development of the project would be required to complete
an EIR for each site. He further reported on bids received for said
project recommending eventual award of same to Samuel Spencer in the
amount of $1,153,111.30 for the Base Bid plus Alternate B recommending
postponement of same to await a required easement not received to date.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and
explained a proposed Development Agreement for the Obata Property and
presented and explained a revision of same.
Mr. Philip D. Assaf, Bond Attorney, addressed the Council and
recommended that if the easement is not obtained, condemnation pro-
ceedings could be filed. Discussion was had on tte matter.
Mr. William K. Henry, Project Engineer, addressed the Council
and requested that proposed Assessment No. 17A (Rossi property) be
granted a fifteen (15) year payment schedule on the underground utili-
ties since said property is presently under the \~i11iamson Act.
Mr. Philip D. Assaf, Bond Attorney, presented and explained
the following resolutions:
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Res. #81-58 thru Resolution No. 81-58, A Resolution overruling protests on
#81-62 Resolution of Intention No. 80-104, was read. On motion of Councilmember
Link, seconded by Counci1member Cunningham and unanimously carried,
said resolution was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-58
A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 80-104 -
OBATA INDUSTRIAL PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, TAYLOR
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Resolution No. 81-59, A Resolution and order ~dopting ~ngineer's
report, confirming the assessment and ordering the work and acquisitions,
was read. On motion of Counci1member Link, seconded by Counci1member
Cunningham and' unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-59
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEERIS REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESS-
MENT AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS - OBATA INDUSTRIAL PARK
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, TAYLOR
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Resolution No. 81-60, A Resolution providing for the addition of
certain improvements and the increase of assessments as requested by the
property owners affected, noting that a Petition and Consent had been
received for same, was read. On motion of Counci1member Link, seconded
by Councilmember Cunningham and unanimously carried, said Resolution
was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-60
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
INCREASE OF ASSESSMENTS AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS AFFECTED -
OBATA INDUSTRIAL PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, TAYLOR
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Resolution No. 81-61, A Resolution ordering reduction of assess-
ments, was read. On motion of Counci1member Link, seconded by Counci1-
member Cunningham and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-61
A RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS - OBATA INDUSTRIAL PARK
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHM1, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, TAYLOR
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Resolution No. 81-62, A Resolution designating Collection Officer,
was read. On motion of Counci1member Link, seconded by Counci1member
Cunningham and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-62
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER - OBATA INDUSTRIAL PARK
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, TAYLOR
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Obata Dev.
Agree.
City Administrator Wood noted that the bonds had been awarded
to Wulff, Hansen & Co. on May 18, 1981, at an approximate net interest
cost of 11.129088%.
Mr. Assaf, noted that the sites within the project mayor may
not be required to file an EIR; that they may be allowed a Negative
Dec1 arati on.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the Development Agreement with Obata properties be
approved as submitted with amendments for same and further that a
fifteen year payment schedule for the underground utilities on J
Assessment No. 17A be approved as requested. : ;
P1an.Com. Report The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 21, 1981,
5/21/81 was noted.
Appeal-Quack-
enbush Var.
P & R Com. Meet.
5/19/81
Depos it Fee-
Com. Ctr.
STP Project
Personnel Rules
& Regulations
Res. #81-63
Storm Drain
Zone Study
Councilwoman Hughan appealed the decision of the Planning
Commission granting a variance to Charles W. Quackenbush to elimi-
nate parking at 461 Arnold Drive. Council set June 15, 1981, as a
hearing on same.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
May 19, 1981, were noted.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Albert seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that the $50.00 deposit requirement for use of the
Community Center be increased to $200.00 as recommended. Councilman
Cunningham voted IIno" on the motion.
The Minutes of the Senior Citizens I Advisory Council Meeting
of April 21, 1981, were noted.
City Administrator Wood recommended approval of a Change Order
No. 7 for the Sewerage Treatment Plant project and explained same.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Taylor and carried by the following Roll Call Vote that Change Order
No.7 be approved as recommended: Ayes: Council Members: Link, Pate,
Taylor and Goodrich. Noes: Council Members: Albert, Cunningham, and
Hughan.
City Administrator Wood presented revised Personnel Rules and
Regulations to include a revision by adding to said manual, to the
1st paragraph of SECTION IV. SEPARATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
(Pg. 9): All provisions of this section relating to disciplinary action
shall be subject to the terms of any current Memorandum of Understand-
ing approved by the City Council.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Taylor that the reading of Resolution No. 81-63 be waived and that it
be adopted approving the revised Personnel Rules and Regulations as
submitted to include the addition to the first paragraph of Section IV.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-63
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING PERSONNEL
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1981, by the following vote: J
AYES: COUNCI L MEMBERS: ALBERT, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, .
TAYLOR and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended
approval of a contract with Associated Engineering (W. J. Hanna &
Son) in the amount of $5,000.00 to perform a Storm Drain Zone Study.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the contract with Associated Engineering in the
amount of $5,000.00 to perform a Storm Drain Zone Study be approved
as recommended.
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S.C. Valley Water Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a request
Dist. re: use from the Santa Clara Valley Water District to contract with the City for
of City Hall South County office space at the City Hall at $390.00 per month.
High Pressure
Luminary
Convers ion
Ba rnett- Range
Tr. #6663
Commission
Appointment
Budget Study
Session
Adjournment
Motion was made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman Link
that the Santa C1 ara Valley Water Di stri ct contract with the City for
South County office space at the City Hall be approved as recommended
by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Hughan, Link,
Pate and Taylor. Noes: Council Members: Albert, Cunningham and Goodrich.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented plans and
specifications for the conversion of 640 mercury vapor luminous to high
pressure sodium luminaires recommending bids be advertised for same and
purchase of said luminaires for the project.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the plans and specifications for the conversion project
be approved; that bids be advertised and luminaires be purchased for
said project as recommended.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and
explained a request of Barnett-Range for a ninety (90) day extension of
the Tentative Map for the Woodworth Property, Tract No. 6663.
Mr. Ron Cheek, representing the developer, further explained the
extension request.
Discussion was had on the matter by Council. Motion was made by
Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor and carried that the
ninety (90) day extension request be granted. Council Member Cunningham
voted "no" on the motion.
The Mayor noted receipt of three (3) nominations in regard to
appointment of a replacement to fill the unexpired Planning Commission
term of Mr. C. Dale Springer, expiring December 31, 1983.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the
nomination period be extended to Tuesday, June 9, 1981, at 5:00 p.m. for
appointment of a Planning Commissioner at the June 15, 1981, regular
Council meeting, noting that Council Member$ interested in names submitted
for nomination obtain same from the Mayor and that same not be agendized.
Councilman Cunningham voted "noll on the motion.
Council set Tuesday, June 2, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. for the next
Council Budget Study Session.
At 10:13 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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