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Minutes 1967/05/15 1 Roll Call Certificate- Eckard Minutes Pub.Hear.re: O.P.L.'s-N. Chestnut St. r"\ I"":I~. ~" . l t" ','" . k.. ;. ,; Gilroy, California May 15, 1967 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: John E. Allemand, George T. Duffin, Mark ,E. Kennedy, Jr., Charles F. Quartiroli, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. The Mayor Presented a Certificate of Service and gift to retiring Counci~man Chester R. Eckard. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 1, 1967 were approved as mailed and recorded. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place sche- duled for a Public Hearing on the proposal to establish Official Plan Lines for North Chestnut Street fromLewis Street to Leaves- ley Road. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry explained and reviewed the minutes of the Planning Commission in regard to establishment of said Dfficial Plan Lines. City Administrator 2662 Wood further explained the proposal and indicated the proposed Plan Lines on the map. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. J Mr. Richard Wiley, Attorney-at-Law, representing those in opposition of the establishment of Official Plan Lines on North Chestnut Street, addressed the Council and presented a Petition signed by 195 protestarnts. He requested that the Council table approval of said plan lines until Staff has had the oppor- tunity to present a new Master Plan of the City of Gilroy. He further explained the reasons of protesting to establishment of said Official Plan Lines. -- ... Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Coun- cilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Council further discussed the said proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried thqt the proposed ordinance establishing Official Plan' Lines on North Chestnut Street be introduced. The City Attorney presented and read said proposed ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and sum~ mary. Claim for M.Guedelj damages A claim for money and damages from Michael Gudelj, at 5041 La Honda Avenue, San Jose was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that payment of said Claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Petition re: Church Bldg. 350 W. 8th St. A Petition signed by 20 cituzens of the City of Gilroy was presented protesting to the Church Building.at 350 West Eighth Street. Mr. Joseph Ordaz, representing said petitioners addressed the Council and further explained the complaint of construction of said Church. Discussion was had by Council re- garding the parking requirements of said Church. City AdminIs- trator Wood reported that Staff interpreted the request for a permit to be exempt from the parking requirements as stated in the ZonJng Ordinance and that same was considered as an expansion of use. The City Attorney reported that he would not consider this construction tobe exempt from the parking requirements as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Quartirol i seconded by Counci lman Allemand and carried that the building permit issued to the Bethel Church at 350 West Eighth Street be suspended to the next regular Council Meeting of June 5, 1967 in order for Staff to further study the matter. ...... ..... Multi-Purpose Teen Miss Peggy Lowenherz presented and explained a pro- Center posal regarding Multi Purpose Teen-Center. Gilroy Taxi, Inc. A request from Gilroy Taxi, Inc. was presented for re:Yellow Taxi yellow taxi stand in front of 37 South Monterey Street. City stand Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 1117 auth~ Res.#1117 orizing said yellow taxi stand in front of 37 South Monterey Street. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 1117 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1117 ~ RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION LOCATE A CAB STAND AT 37 SOUTH PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City 15 th day of May, 1967. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: TO GILROY TAXI INCORPORATED TO MONTEREY STREET. Council oftthe City of Gilroy, this ...... NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand,Buffin,Kennedy,Quartiroli, Silva,Wentworth, and, Goodrich. None None 6 mo. Ext. re: Ordaz-Gymk- hana Property A letter from Mr. Joseph Ordaz was presented requesting a 6 months Extension to construct on the property for Industrial Purposes located at the Gilroy Gymkhana Grounds. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the 6 months extension be granted M~ Ordaz as requested. 2663 ~ I Plan. Com. Report Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry presented and 5/4/67 Meet. explained the Report of the Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, May 4, 1967, recommending "C_211 zoning on M.Chiesa's property fronting Monterey Street, north of Farrell Avenue to a depth of 300 feet and IR_4" Zoning for the remainder of the property; informed Council that parking requirements for a pro- posed building on the Gloria V. Frisone property at the Southeast corner of Wayland Lane and Broadway were approved to be the 75%- 25% requirements as outlined in Section 53.2 (d) of the Zoning Ordinance; also informed the Council that the Secretary of the Planning Commission was instructed to contact Planning Consultant, Warren Jones, to begin work on the Parking Section of the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the requirements. ..... Res.#1118 re: Pub. Hear. Chiesa's Prop. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 1118 setting June 5, 1967 as a Public Hearing date on the proposed rezoning of M. Chiesa's 16.44 acres fronting Monterey Street, north of Farrell Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy that Resolution No. 1118 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1118 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION UPON APPLICATION OF MARGIORINI CHIESA FOR REZONING OF 16.44 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FORMING PART OF WREN-MONTEREY-FARRELL ANNEXATION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Kennedy,Quartiroli, Silva,Wentworth, and Goodrich. None None NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: -,," ..... Personnel Com. Meet. 5/9/67 Assistant City Administrator Reinsch .presented and ex- plained the report of the Personnel Commission meeting of Tuesday, May 9, 1967 submitting recommendations for the retirement, salary and fringe employee benefits. Council referred same to the Budget Study Sess ions. ' ' , Monthly Reports City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of Monthly Reports of April, 1967. Discussion was had. Disbur~ements The Report of Disbursements from Apri 1 11, 1967 to May 10, 1967 was presented and discussed. Salary Increases City Administrator Wood recommended step increase~ in the Salary Pay Plan for the following employees to become effec- tive June 1, 1967: Robert J. Elia, ,Utility Man, Range 19, from Step "A" $427 to Step "BII $449, and Ralph Marotta, Police Cadet, Range 13, from Step "A" $319. to Step "B" $335. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that sa ids tep increases be approved as recommended. Report re: Salary City Administrator Wood presented a Report on Salary Survey & Recom- Surveys and Recommendations to be referred to the Budget Study mendations Sessions. ......, Cap. Imp. Program City Administrator Wood reviewed the Public Improvement 67-72 Program, 1967-72. Discussion was had regarding the proposal to oversize the storm drain on Wren Avenue. Council requested that the title of Storm Drain Wren Avenue be changed to Storm Drain El Cerrito - North of Hecker Pass to Miller Slough. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the changes in the Capital Improvement Program as presented be approved to include the change in title of the Storm Drain on Wren Avenue. ..... 0664 Plans.& Specs. re: Insurance Po 1 icy Assistant City Administrator Reinsch presented Plans and Specifications on a Blanket City Insurance Policy. Discussion was had and corrections made. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the plans and specifications as presented and corrected for Bids on a Blanket City Insurance Policy be approved and authorized the call for bids to be presented at the June 19th, 196Y,CoUlicil Meeting. Director of Public Works Henry presented a resolution adopting the budget for expenditure of funds allocated from the State Highway Fund to Cities. Motion was made by Councilman Went- worth seconded by Counci lman Quartirol i that the reading of Resolution No. 1119 be waived and that it be adopted. Res.$l1l9 re: 2107 Gas Tax Budget RESOLUTION NO. 1119 (12107 Gas Tax Budget) Street cap. & seal.Prog. Director of Public Works Henry presented a list of City streets for capping and sealing prior to July 1, 1967, and re- quested authorization to call for bids for said project. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Went. worth and carried that the call for bids be authorized for Capping and Sealing of certain City Streets as presented by the Director of Public Works. Repair work E. 8th St. re: Director of Public Works Henry noted that the present condition of E. 8th Street is an experimental project attempting to stablize pot-holes with decomposed granite and will be followed up with cold mix. Bids re:Lighting City Administrator Wood reported that Staff had reviewed Facilities Xmasthe bid of Cullen Electric Company for lighting facilities at Hill Park Christmas Hill Park and found same to be in order. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the bid of Cullen Electric Company in the amount of $10,369.00 for lighting facilities at Christmas Hill Park be awarded. Leg is 1 at i ve Li a i son An i nformat i on 1 etter from the In ter-C i ty Counc i 1 was Day-Sacramento presented regarding Legislative Liaison Day in Sacramento, May 17, 1967. Councilmembers Kennedy, Duffin, and Goodrich noted that they planned to attend. So. Co. House Numbering City Administrator Wood noted a letter from SantaClara County regarding the South County House Numbering Program. Mayor1s,appointment A letter from Santa Clara County was presented notify- on S.C.Co.Watering the City of the appointment of Mayor Goodrich to'represent Com. the City on the Santa Clara County Water Commission to succeed Mayor Petersen. ABAG Executive City Administrator Wood noted the Executive Committee Com.Meet. Meeting of ABAGon May 18, 1967, noting that there are not City representatives on said Committee. Budget Study Sessions Council set Budget Study Sessions of May 22, 1967 8,t,: 8:00 p.m. and May 23, 1967 at 8:00 p.m. Dirt on Church St. Councilman Duffin inquired about the excess dirt on Church Street in the gutter. Director of Public Works Henry noted that the dirt will be removed soon and that same was used to backfill behind the curbs. Sewer line - Lew i s St. Councilman Duffin inquired about the proposed Sanitary Sewer line on Lewis Street. Director of Public Works Henry informed the Council that the proposed line on Lewis Street will be completed following obtaining easements, etc. Tree Program curb repairs in re: Councilman Duffin inquired of the progress of curb and sidewalk repairs at locations where trees are lifting the curbs. Director of Public Works Henry informed the Council that the City is continuing to check for trees through out the CitW that are lifting the curbs. ...... ......,. JIIIIIIlll ......, / ~ ..."'~,- 9665 Fence re:Sanches Councilman Silva inqu~red of the fence removed by the property-Wel- City on M.B. Sanches property. City Administrator Wood infor~ed burn AVe. The Council that the fence around the Sanches property on Welburn Avenue and Church Street previously used by the City as a Leaf Dump was removed by the City at the request of Mr. Sanches. City Administrator Wood noted that he would contact the property owner to determine .if any additional fence was removed in error. - Pine Tree dona- tion Councilman Wentworth noted that he had a Pine Tree in his backyard that he would be w(lling to donate to the City for Christmas Hill Park. It was noted that transplanting of such a large tree would be too costly. ... Res.#1120 re: widening Luchessa Director of Public Works Henry presented a Resolution regarding widening of Luchessa Avenue at the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracts. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 1120 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1120 RESOLUTION AUTHORJZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMM I SS I ON ,FOR THE W I DEN I NG OF CROSS I NG NO. E-81. 7 AT GRADE ACROSS THE TRACKS OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY AT LUCHESSA AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand~Duffin,Kennedy,Quartiroli , Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. None None NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1!lI""'~'" Legion Dinner re: Chief Laizure reminded the Council of the Gilroy Ameri- Police Achieve-can Legion, Post #217 Dinner on M~y .18, 1967 in Recognition of ment Police Achievement. ... M.H.~Gilroy Joint City Administrator Wood reported that Mr. Les Doolittle Sewer Com.Meet.of Morgan Hill will be here tomorrow to set a Joint Sewer Committee meeting regarding the proposed Joint Gilroy-Morgan Hill Sewer Facilities. Li brat:y Ap. re: Feden.l Grant Chief Librarian Goshert noted that she received a letter from the State regarding the Library Application for a Federal Grant informing the City that said application was inco~plete because the City did not set a definite Bond Election date for said Library Facilities and that schematic drawings for placing of furniture was not presented with said application. She noted that upon recommendation of the City Administrator she would notify the State that the City would su~mit the items requested to determine if the application would then be accepted. League of Calif. The Mayor noted the League of California Cities - Cities Meet. Peninsula Division Meeting of May 25, 1967 at the Gold Platter in San Carlos. Adjourned At 10:06 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn. - Respectfully submitted, // --