Minutes 1984/09/04
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Gilroy, California
September 4, 1984
Mayor Hughan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by Her Honor Roberta H. Hughan at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Sharon A. Albert, Donald F. Gage, Paul
V. Kloecker, Larry Mussallem, John E. Pate, Pete Valdez, Jr. and Roberta
H. Hughan.
Consent
Calendar
Motion was made by Councilman Gaqe seconded by Councilman Kloecker
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Albert, Gage, Kloecker,
Mussallem, Pate, Valdez and Hughan:
Minutes
Approved the Hinutes of the Regular Council !vfeeting of August 20,
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Claim - J.
Keaveney
Denied a prorerty Darr,age Clair<\ of Jacquelyn Keaveney;
Curb & Gutter
Repair
proj. 84-1
Accepted Curb and Gutter Repair Project 1984-1 as recommended;
Solicitation Approved a request of the March of Dimes for waiver of a Solicitor's
License Fee for their annual campa,ign;
Res. #84-63 Adopted Resolution No. 84-63 honoring and commending the service of
A. Brittain Albert L. Brittain, Fire Chief, upon his retirement.
Retirement
RESOLUTION NO. 84-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUnCIL OF THE C~TY OF GILROY HONORING AND
C0J'.'IMENDING SERVICES OF ALBERT L. BRITTAIN, FIRE CHIEF, upon HIS RETIREMENT.
PASSSD AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 1984, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL f.1EMBE'.<.S: 1l,LBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ
and HUGHAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE;
Res. #84-64
Easement
Vacation
Adopted Resolution No. 84-64, summary vacation of a ten-foot wide
irrigation easement. .
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Bid re: Tree
Planting
Project
Bid re: Reroof-
ing-Bus Depot
& Sr. Citizens
Bldgs.
Bids re: 7th &
Rosanna St.
Muni Pkg. Lot
Cont'd Pub.
Hearing re:
Ghirlanda
Rezoning
RESOLUTION NO. 84-64
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL'OF TIlE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING SUMMARY
VACATION OF A TEN FOOT IRRIGATION EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY
LINE OF NINTH STREET WEST OF CHESTNUT STREET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of
ing vote:
AYES:
September, 1984; by the follow-
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCI L MEMBERS: NONE
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City Administrator Baksa presented a.recommendation to award
the bid of Tim Glass Landscaping for a two-year City Tree Planting
Contract.
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Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that the bid of Tim Glass Landscaping be awarded
for a two-year City Tree Planting Contract, as recommended.
City Administrator Baksa presented a recommendation to award
the bid of Central Roofing & Insulation Company for re-roofing the
Gilroy Bus Depot and the Senior Citizens' buildings.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the bid of Central Roofing & Insulation
Company for re-roofing of the Gilroy Bus Depot and Senior Citizens'
buildings be awarded as recommended (Sr. Citizens' Bldg. - $15,980;
Bus Depot - $9,430).
City Administrator Baksa reported that no bids were received
for the Seventh and Rosanna Streets Municipal Parking Lot, Project
1984-4 and recommended that Staff be authorized to proceed on an
open-market basis.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem seconded by Council-
woman Albert and carried that Staff be authorized to proceed on an
open-market basis for the Seventh and Rosanna Streets Municipal
Parking Lot, project 1984-4, as recommended.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place sCheduled for
the continued Public Hearing to consider a rezoning request of
Angelo Ghirlanda from RI (Single Family Residential) District to R2
(Two Family Residential) District on property located with frontage
on both Lewis and Chestnut Streets, at the northeast corner.
Planning Director Dorn presented a Summary Staff Report. The
Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wisfuing to
speak on the matter with additional input from the original Public
Hearing.
Mr. David V. Stout, representing the applicant, addressed
the Council and further explained the proposal.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter.
Mr. Clay Bentson, 490 Lewis Street, addressed the Council,
representing Mr. & Mrs. Piedmont, Mrs. Kludt, and Mrs. Castro and
noted that at the first Public Hearing regarding this application,
he failed to stress the impact of this project on the quality of
the neighborhood, noting that duplexes eventually become rental
units and are not cared for as well as single family residences.
Mrs. Madeline Sylvester, 840 Fifth Street, addressed the
Council and noted that no one complained about the construction of
the San Ysidro Park, but now are complaining about the increased
traffic over the Lewis Street Bridge, and that the property owner
should be allowed to develop his property as requested.
Mr. Don Kludt, 7630 Church Street, addressed the Council
noting that he has a future vested interest in the property, noting
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the necessity of RI remaining to conform to the present neighborhood;
further, that there is no objection to the R2 zoning on Chestnut Street
if RI remains behind the present RI hONes.
Mrs. Loretta Ventura, 470 Lewis Street, addressed the Council con-
curring with Mr. Kludt and inquired if R2 zoning would allow 4-plexes.
Planning Director Dorn noted that the Zoning Ordinance does not
specify the number of units per lot, it specifies density. He further
noted that 13 units would be permitted, either 4-plexes or duplexes.
City Administrator Baksa noted that 4-plexes would have to be two
independent buildings.
Mrs. Ventura noted that she represented Mr. & Mrs. Piedmont con-
cerned about the increase in traffic, concurring with RI behind the
present RI homes and R2 on Chestnut Street.
Planning Director Dorn noted that the new proposal of RI behind
the present homes and R2 on Chestnut Street would be two or three fewer
units on the entire property. He noted that this proposal owuld leave
the zoning along Lewis Street Rl for one hundred feet deep and the balance
of the property could be zone R2 and further, this would require access
off Lewis Street. He also clarified his previous statement that the
duplex zoning would be two units per building as previously noted by the
City Administrator.
Mayor Hughan inquired about repair of Lewis Street and the bridge.
Councilman Gage noted that it was suggested that the 566 Project would
eliminate the need for a bridge at that location and, eventually, a
culvert would be installed in place of a bridge.
Mr. Stout noted that the duplexes are not connected; two units on
a lot. He further noted that the proposal requested is the highest and
best use. He also addressed the neighborhood's concern about the beauty
of the area and maintenance of same noting that it is difficult for him
to understand the beauty of the barn and gas pump across the street from
the Ghirlanda property vs. installation of an additional duplex. He noted
that duplexes area better investment because usually the owner can live
in one unit and rent the second unit. He further noted that the General
Plan allows Rl and R2 zoning in the old quad to take care of inequities
in the old quad; that the Initial Study indicated no objection from the
consultants nor Planning Commission, and duplexes for the area are the
most logical.
Mr. Kludt noted that the barn referred to by Mr. Stout would be
eliminated if R2 is allowed on the entire property, forcing additional
duplexes at the barn location.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. The Mayor asked if
there was anyone further in the audience wishing to speak on the matter.
There was no further comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Mussallem
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Council on the matter.
seconded by Councilman Gage
Discussion was had by
Motion was Nade by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Valdez
and carried that the reading of a proposed ordinance be waived and that
it be introduced and published by title and summary retaining RI zoning
on Rl size lots facing Lewis Street and the remainder of the property be
granted R2 Zoning. Councilmembers Mussallem and Pate voted "noli on the
motion.
City Administrator Baksa presented a request of Robert Kishimura
for waiver of Urban Service Area requirements for annexation of property
at 770 Dawn Way.
Planning Director Dorn further explained the proposal.
Mr. Robert Kishimura, applicant, addressed the Council further
explaining the request. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by
Councilman Valdez and carried that the request of Robert Kishimura for
waiver of Urban Service Area requirements be waived for annexation of
property at 770 Dawn Way.
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Freeway
Off-Ramps
SCVWD So.
Flood Con-
trol Zone
Adv. Com.
Garlic Festi-
val Com.
P & R Com.
8/21/84
Jt. Powers
Sewer Adv.
Committee
Res. #84-65
Mortgage
Rev. Bonds
City Administrator Baksa noted a letter from Joseph A. Filice
regarding local freeway off-ramps.
The Mayor noted a report from Tim Filice that the Economic
Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce volunteers to co-
ordinate efforts working with Cal Trans, volunteer groups and tree
and plant growers to correct the problem.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilwoman
Albert and carried that this concept be endorsed requesting that an
appropriate letter be forwarded to ~Cal Trans asking them to proceed
with this project. Councilman Valdez requested that the BIG Commit-
tee be included in these efforts.
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Councilman Mussallem noted that the next meeting of the Eco-
nomic Development Committee is scheduled for September 12, 1984.
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Motion was'made by Councilman Gag-e seconded by Councilman
Kloecker and carried that Councilman Mussallem be renominated on
the South Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee of the Santa Clara
Valley Water District and Councilman Pate and Planning Director Dorn,
alternates for terms expiring October 1, 1984.
A letter from the Gilroy Garlic Festival was noted in apprecia-
tion of Police Department services rendered.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
August 21, 1984, and the Minutes of the Senior Citizens' Advisory
Council Meeting of July 1984 were noted.
The Minutes of the Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee Meet-
ing of August 28, 1984, were noted.
re: City Administrator Baksa presented a report on Santa Clara
County Mortgage Revenue Bond '84 Issue and recommended approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Kloecker that the reading of Resolution No. 84-65 be waived and that
it be adopted allowing Mortgage Revenue Bond Units to be priced at
110% of average area purchase price as recommended.
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ALLOWING MORTGAGE
REVENUE BOND UNITS TO BE PRICED AT ONE HUNDRED AND TEN PERCENT OF
AVERAGE AREA PURCHASE PRICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 1984, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE,
VALDEZ and HUGHAN
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
The Mayor asked if there was anyone
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
anyone in the audience.
in the audience wishing
There was no comment from
Res. #84-66 re: City Administrator Baksa presented a report regarding installa-
4-Way Stop @ tion of a 4-Way stop at the intersection of Welburnand Kern Avenues.
Welburn & Discussion was had on the matter by Council.
Kern
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Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Mussallem that the reading of Resolution No. 84-66 be waived and
that it be adopted approving the installation of four-way stop signs
at the intersection of Welburn and Kern Avenues.
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-66
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A FOUR-
WAY ARTERIAL STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF KERN AVENUE AND WELBURN
AVENUE IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 1984, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ,HUGHAN
COUNCIL MEMBERS: KLOECKER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Ch. 21, Ci ty
Code re:
Lot Mergers
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EIR Consul-
tant-Long-
term Sevier
project
Softball
Upda te
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Res. #84-67
84-85 Bud-
get
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Mr. Bill Moton, 858 Welburn Avenue addressed the council in favor
of additional stop signs believed to ITlake drivers more cautious.
Mr. Frank Torres, 856 ~elburn Avenue, addressed the Council in
favor of the stop sign installation and possibly more stop signs. He also
inquired of the crosswalks at the new stop sign installation. He was in-
formed that same would be repainted when the signs are erected.
City Ad~inistrator Baksa presented a recommendation
Code Sections 21.109 and 21.110 to Chapter 21, Subdivision
ment, to allow simplification of the procedure required on
mergers.
enacting City
and Land Develop-
routine lot
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Valdez
and carried that the reading be waived of a proposed ordinance, that it be
introduced and puhlished by title and slzmnary enacting Sections 21.109 and
2l.110 to Chapter 21 of the Gilroy City Code pertaining to subdivision
lot mergers and reversion to acreage.
City Administrator Baksa presented a Staff Report and Minutes of the
Joint Powers Sewer Advisory Committee Special Meeting of August 29, 1984,
reconmending approval of: Ear1:h Metrics as EJ:R Consultants for the Long-
term Sewer Treatment Plant Project.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded hy Councilman Pate
and carried that Earth Metrics be approved as EIR Consultants for the
Long-term Sewer Treatment Plant Project as recommended.
Field City Administrator Baksa gave an update report on the softball
field issue noting that Parks and Recreation Director Ayer is meeting
this evening with Gavilan College District regarding a lease for same.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilman Gage
and carried that the lease for the softball field at Gavilan College
be approved and that it be executed as recommended.
re: City Administrator Baksa distributed copies of the final 1984-1985
Budget. Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Valdez
that the reading of Resolution No. 84-67 be waived and that it be adopted
approving the 1984-1985 City Budget as revised.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-67
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 84-52 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR SAID CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984-1985
AND APPROPRIATING PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR PURPOSES SET FORTH IN BUDGET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 1984, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, PATE, VALDEZ
and HUGHAN
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
RWQCB Hearing City Administrator Baksa requested Councilmembers attending the
& League Regional Water Quality Control Board Hearing in Santa Barbara and the
Conference Annual League of California Cities Conference in Anaheim to obtain their
reservations, forms, etc. following this meeting.
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Fire Chief
Recruitment
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Disaster
Manual
Trans. 2000
Committee
City Administrator Baksa noted recruitment progress for Fire Chief ex-
pected to be completed by October I, 1984. He noted the Fire Chief's
Retirement Party scheduled for September 29, 1984.
Councilman Gage noted that Mr. Gary Orr will be forwarding the
Disaster Preparedness Manual for Council approval in the near future.
Councilman Kloecker noted that the Transportation 2000 Committee
will be preparing periodic update sheets and he will determine if copies
are being forwarded to councilmembers.
He further reported that the Transportation Committee matter of
increased membership was approved for twenty-nine members total.
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Economic
Development
Victoria Dr.
Fence
Sanitary
Engineer
City/School
Liaison
Committee
Santa Teresa
Study
Jt. Gil/M.H.
Study Session
ICC Meeting
Adjournment
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Councilman Valdez requested pursuing funding for a staff
person for.: an Economic Development posi:tion and address the Morgan
Hill Council and Supervisor Wilson regarding said proposal. The
Mayor suggested a Staff Report, including qualifications and duties,
etc., for Council approval prior to proceeding with this proposal.
Councilman Mussallem inquired of the status of the Victoria
Drive fence proposal. City Administrator Baksa noted that the
Public Works Department is working on the matter and an update
report will be agendized in the near future.
City Administrator Baksa noted recruitment progress for a
Sanitary Engineer. It was suggested by Councilman Gage that if the
City is unable to fill the position immediately that hiring of a
temporary consultant be considered.
Councilman Valdez noted that the City/School Liaison Commit-
tee quarterly meeting is forthcoming soon. City Administrator Baksa
noted that a meeting with the School Administration has been scheduled
for September 7, 1984, at 9:00 a.m. for an update of City/School prob-
lems.
Councilman Gage inquired of the status of the Santa Teresa
area study. City Administrator Baksa noted that property owners
in the area will have to be contacted regarding a long-term plan
and EIR for the entire area including funding for same.
The Mayor noted the Joint Gilroy/Morgan Hill City Councils'
Dinner Study Session scheduled for September II, 1984, 6:00 p.m.,
Old City Hall Restaurant, Gilroy.
The Inter-City Council Meeting scheduled for September 13,
1984, was noted.
At 9:50 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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