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Minutes 1966/02/21 Roll Call Minutes Pub.Hear. Rezoning (S.W.65-2) Pub~Hear . Rezoning (3rd S. Add. ) 10 i~ -1 ::- "'-, u 1 t) Gilroy, California February 21, 1966 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:00 p.m. Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Charies F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen. Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin. The minutes of the regular Council Meeting of February 7, 1966 were approved as mailed and recorded. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing on the proposed rezoning of a major portion of the "Southwest Annexation 65-2'1 from "R-I", Single Family Residence Dis- trict to "R-3" Multiple Residence District. He asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the rezoning proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Council- man Goodrich seconded by Councilman Eckard and carried to close the Pub- lic Hearing. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance rezoning the said premises. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing on the proposed rezoning of a portion of the "Third Southern Addition" from "R-l", Single Family Residence Dist.rict to "M-211, Light Industrial District, City Administrator Wood explained the location of t~e proposed rezoning. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt fur- ther explained the recommendation of the Planning Commission on the pro- posed rezoning. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the rezoning proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Eckard and carried to close the Public Hearing. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance rezoning the said premises. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance be intro- duced and published by title and summary. 2-16 hI. 'U Goodwill Ind. A request of Goodwill Industries of Santa Clara County Proclamationlnc. for a proclamation of March 26, 1966 as "Good Turn Day" for Boy on Boy Scout Scouts to solicit donations to benefit Goodwill's vocational rehabili- solicitation tation program for the handicapped was presented. Motion was made by 3/26/66 Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the request be granted. Girl Scouts Solicitation 3/4-14/66 City of Hope Sol i c i ta t ion May 1966 Plan.Com. Report 2/17/66 70 I Study Ap- p 1 lea t i on approval. Res .#995 Personnel Com. Report 2/8/66 A request of the Santa Clara County Girl Scout Council, Inc. for permission to conduct their annual Cookie Sale from March 4th to 14, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Council- man Wentworth andcarried that the request be granted. A letter from the City of Hope was presented requesting to Conduct its Annual Door-to-Door Fund Drive during May 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the request be granted. The report of the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, Feb. 17, 1966, was presented informing the Council of its discussion on the proposed High School site on Miller Avenue noting that official action by the Commission on said matter would not be presented to the Council until the Commission gave final approval to a letter directed to the local School Board; recommending Council approval of the appli- cation for 701 Study for Urban Planning Assistance; noting comment of disapproval on a request of the Santa Clara County Planning Commission regarding a Tentative Subdivision Map of Mr. Edward Uhl on Fitzgerald Avenue; and recommending approval of "Exhibit All as the street connect- ions of Ramona Way, Hanna, Church and Pierce Streets at the proposed park site in the Crum Tract. Councilman Quaftiroli stated that he wished to go on record that the review of the General Plan, as recommended by Mr. Warren Jones, Plan~ ning Consultant, should be completed prior to selecting a location of a , new High School site. The Council approved "Exhibit A" as the street connections of Ramona Way, Hanna, Church and Pierce Streets at the proposed park site as recommended by the Commission. City Administrator Wood presented and read the proposed applica- tion and Resolution for the 701 Study for Urban Planning Assistance. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Mayor be authorized to'sign the appli- cation for the 701 Study for Urban Planning Assistance. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Eckard and car- ried that Resolution No. 995 be adopted regarding the application fer said Planning Grant. RESOLUTION NO. 995 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING APPLI- CATION FOR 701 STUDY FOR URBAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 1966, by the following vote: AYES: , ~' . ... COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli ,Went- worth, and Petersen. None George T. Duffin NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: The report of the Personnel Commission meeting of Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1966, was presented recommending establishment of a classification for the position of Parks and Recreation Director and revision in the classification and salary range of Chief Librarian. Mr. John Kent, representing the Parks and Recreation Commission, addressed the Council and explained the Commissions. thinking on hiring of a full-time Parks & Recreation Director. The matter of establish- ing a classification for the position of Parks and Recreation Director was tabled in order to present the matter to the School Board to dete~ mine what their support in hiring a full-time Parks & Recreation Dire~ tor on a cooperative basis with the School. 2 i-::- -1 ,.,. 'U 1. I Chf.Librarian Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Classification Wentworth and carried to amend the qualifications in the Chi ef Libra- rian classification as recommended by the'Commission as follows: "College graduate with 3 yrs. Library experience with increasing respon- sibility" and the salary range set at $631. to $767. Monthly Reports The Summary of Monthly reports of January 1966 was presented and ordered filed. Report of The Report of Disbursements from January 11, 1966 to February Disbursements 10, 1966 was presented and discussed. Water Samples City Administrator Wood presented his report of Water Samples and withdrew his recommendation to purchase and install a chlorination unit on Well #4 due to additional satisfactory samples received and to explore the matter further. Salary Increases City Administrator Wood presented recommendations for step increases in the Salary Pay Plan for the following employees: Linda Blundo, Clerk-Typist, Range 14.8 from Step "D", $387. to Step "E" $407.; Marlene Enos, Account Clerk, Range 14.8 from Step "C'I, $369~ to Step "D", $387.; Louis Gagnebin, Building Inspector, Range 25.8 from Step "D" $663. to Step "E" $696.; and Robert Alonzo, Utility Man, Range 18.8 from Step "B" $427. to Step "C" $449. to become effective March 1, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Eckard and carried that the step increases in the Salary Pay Plan be approved as recommended to become effective March 1, 1966. Police Vehicle City Administrator Wood requested retention of the 1964 Rambler Retention Police Vehicle. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the 1965 Rambler Police Vehicle be retained. A.B.C. application The City Administrator presented an application to the Alcoho- lic Beverage Control Board for an On-Sale Beer and Wine License at 595 Old Gilroy Road. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the City has no objections to the application presented. C i vi 1 Defense Feasibility Study Res. #996 City Administrator Wood presented a report on City and County Civil Defense Feasibility Study and recommended approval of same. The City Clerk presented and read Resolution No. 996 approving the Feasibility Study. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth to adopt Resolution No. 996. RESOLUTtON NO. 996 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE IF THE CITIES CIVIL DEFENSE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY THE COUNTY. PASSEO AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 1966, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Went- worth and Petersen. None Duffin NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Salary Survey City Administrator Wood presented a report on a Joint Study Session of the Council and Personnel Commission in re: Annual Imployee's Salary Survey. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Eckard and carried that the City Attorney.s salary be increased' from $425.00 to $550. per month to be included in the Salary Schedule Resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Goodrich and carried that the City Administrator's-salary be in- creased from $13,500~ per year to $15,000.00 to be effective retroac- tive from January I, 1966 in accordance with a previous verbal agree- ment of the Council. Basic Pay Plan City Administrator Wood presented and read a proposed Ordinance Changes by Res. allowing changes to be made to the "Basic Pay Plan" by resolution rather than ordinance as recommended by the Personnel Commission. ()~-18 J.,'0L Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. The Council tabled action on the Resolutions establishing the Basic Pay Plan and Salary Schedule proposed to become effective June 1, 1966 after the Ordinance allowing changes to be made by resolution, becomes effective. Interfaith Migrant Committee A letter from the Interfaith Migrant Committee was presented urging the City Council to appoint a Citizens. Committee to study local housing needs. Discussion was had. The Mayor appointed Councilman All& mand Committee Chai rman and Counci Imen Wentworth and Goodrich~and the City Administrator to study the matter and bring recommendations back to the Council and also study other programs regarding Federal Aid for said proj ect. Trafficways The minutes of the County of Santa Clara Trafficways Policy Policy Com. Committee Meeting of January 12, 1966 were presented. Meet. Ord.#762 Re- A proposed ordinance rezoning property of Nancy & A. W. Pete~ zoning son located on Wren Avenue to be zoned from "R-l", Single Family Residen- (Wren) tial District to "R-3" Multiple Residential District previously intro- duced and published by title and summary was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance No. 762 be waived and that it be adopted. ' ORD I NJIN C E NO. 762. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY REMOVING FROM Rl DISTRICT AND PLACING IN R3 DISTRICT PREMISES OF A. W. PETERSON AND NANCY PETERSON, HIS WIFE, LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF WREN AVENUE, COMBINED WITH "S" ZONE REGULATIONS, UPON CONDITION THAT FLOOD CONDITIONS ON NORTH SIDE OF PROPERTY BE REMOVED BEFORE ANY CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVE- MENTS THEREON IS BEGUN PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 1966, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNC I L MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: A II ema n d , worth and None Duffin Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiroli, Went- Peters en. COUNCIL MEMBERS: Res.#997 re:Armed Forces in Viet Nam City Administrator Wood presented Resolution No. 997 support- ing members of the Armed Forces of this Country fighting in South Viet. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Goodrich to adopt Resolution No. 997. ~ RESOLUTION NO. 997 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND DEVOTION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THIS COUNTRY FIGHTING IN VIET NAM. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 1966 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiroli, Went- worth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin J. Musso- Resigna- tion from B.A.T.S. A letter from from J. Musso, City of Mountain View, in regard to his resignation from B.A.T.S. was presented for information. Cost Development A letter from the Gilroy Elementary School District was pre- Fees-El sented protesting and requesting a Joint Meeting with the Council in re- Roble gard to the Cost Development fees and facilities for the El Roble School School Site. The Council agreed on a Joint Meeting date of March 3, 1966 t~ Site be confirmed by the City Administrator. Site Location A letter and resolution from the City of Mountain View in re- re: Prop- gard to the Site location for a Proposed State College was presented and osed State ordered filed. Co 11 eqe Ceague Meeting The League of California Cities Meeting in San Francisco on February 24, 1966 was noted. ..~_:';-2-~'::".=:j:<~:lne'~~'''''''._'''<~':::; s> z:.:, -I n -u.t;1 Church St.Ext. Councilman Wentworth inquired about progress of plans for exten- sion of Church Street North of Pierce Street and to Ronan Avenue. The City Engineer reported that this had not been completed. Stipend for Counc i 1 Members Boccie Ball Bldg. Faci 1 i ties Survey of Off-Site fees for Motels Anti-Trust Violations Under Pass- 6th St. Railroad crossing Councilman Wentworth suggested and recommended that the Council give future consideration to a $100.00 per month for Councilmen and an additional amount per month for the Office of Mayor. Councilman Eckard reguested that the City donate lumber and materials for a table and benches to be used inside the Boccie Ball Player's Bui Iding at the Forest Street Playground. Director of Public Works Kludt reported that a table and benches donated by Mr. & Mrs. Bang is available for this location since they are not acceptable for out- door park use. City Administrator Wood reported that the survey of Off-site fees for Motels in other communities has not been completed for recommenda- tion to the Council. The City Attorney reported and advised the City that they can JOIn in with the State on action brought on Violations of the Anti- Trust Act for past overcharging on various types of pipes. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Attorney General be advised that the City wishes to become a party to action brought by the State on Anti Trust Violations to re- cover overcharging on pipe purchased by the City. The City Engineer presented and explained a profile and prelimin- ary estimate on the proposed Underpass at the Railroad Crossing on Sixth Street, estimated at $275,000.00. Discussion was had. The City Engineer also suggested the possibility of telemetering trains travel- ing through the City with the monitoring board located at the Fire Station to advise the Fire Department personnel the exact location of each train. The Council agreed that this matter should be studied further. The Council also agreed that the City Engineer should proceed with the preliminary studies for an Overpass at the Railroad on Sixth Street, estimated study by th~ Engineer is $500.00. Liqhtinq Stan- Director of Public Works Kludt reported that the original quota- dards Police tion of Howard Electric Company for lighting standards at the City Hall Bldq. & City and Police Dept. parking lot in the amount of $1,040.00 was in error. Hall parkinq He reported that the 8 ft. lighting standards should have been quoted lot at $286.00 rather than $150.00 and that the 4 ft. standards are $140.00 as originally quoted. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the five 4 ft. lighting standards and the estimated three hundred feet of conduit at $1.00 per ft. be installed at the City Hall and Police Dept. Parking Lots. The Council also suggested that the Exit and Enter Signs at the driveways be signed on a pole at both locations rather than on the pavement as presently indicated. Hazardous side- Director of Public Works Kludt reported that approximately 160 walks property owners were recently notified by letter of the hazardous side- walk situations on their property. Federal Aid re: The City Engineer reported that the City of Hollister is propos- Golf Course ing to acquiring additional land for installation of an additional 9 additions holes at their Golf Course and that Federal Aid is available for ac- quisition and development if the Course will be used as a multi-recrea- tional facility. He also reported that a project of this type can be completed under Revenue Bonds and by Service District. Alley Spraying Fire Chief Brittain reported that the alleys in the City have Program. sprayed the first time under the Alley Spraying Program. by Adjournment At 11:15 p.m. motion was made Councilman Wentworth and carried to () /