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Minutes 1968/11/18 )874 Roll Call Intergovern- mental Award Minutes City of Gilroy November 18, 1968 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. All Present: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. The Mayor tabled presentation of a proposed Department of Housing and Urban Development Intergovernmental Cooperation Award by John Yinger, Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee, due to Mr. Yinger's absence. The Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of November 4, 1968 were approved as mailed and recorded. Pol ice Vehicles- Purchasing Agent Reinsch presented a Report on the follow- Bids ing bids received and opened November 14, 1968 at 11:00 a.m. for three (3) police vehicles: 1. Marx Chevrolet Co., Alternate #1 (With Trade-ins) - $7,643.33; Alt. #2 (Without trade-ins) - $7,993.33; 2. Walthard Buick, Alt. #1 - $9,000.00; Alt. @ - $9,510.48 and recommended award of same to Marx Chevrolet Co. for Alternate #2. Discussion was had in regard to acquisition of ve~ltles through the State of California. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the bid of Marx Chevrolet Company for Alternate #2 in the'amount of $7,993.33 be awarded as recommended. Bids re: City Lands Plan. Com. Report 11/7/68 .... The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for Bid Opening for three (3) parcels of City owned land. City Administrator Wood explained the procedure in bidding on said parcels. The following bids were opened as follows: 1. Fred Haro for Parcel #3 - $2,500.00; 2. DeBell Homes 'Development Co. for Parcel #1 - $6,750.00, Parcel #2 - $5,650.00 and Parcel #3 - $2,650.00. The Mayor asked if there were any oral bids from anyone in the audience in regard to the three parcels of City lands. Mr. Fred Haro bid $2,782.50 on Parcel #3. Mr. Dennis De- Bell representing DeBell Homes Development Co. bid $2,921.63 on Parcel #3. The Mayor asked if there were any further bids from anyone in the audience. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor declared the bidding closed in regard to the City owned lands. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that DeBell Homes Development Company be awarded the bid for the three (3) City owned 1 ands as follows: Parcel #1 - $6,750; Parcel #2 - $5,650.; and Parcel #3 $2,921.63, totall ing $15,321.63 for the three parcels of land. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry presented and explained the report of the Planning Commission meeting of Novem- ber 7,1968 informing Council of the Conditional Use Penn it granted George Duffin to all,ow an "R-311 Low Density usage on that portion of his property now zoned "M-2" Light Industrial at the northeast corner of Pierce and Church Streets; noted Commissions' study of various parcels of land throughout the City now zoned "C-111 and "C-2" requiring a publ ic hearing ,due to the three (3) year limit for development on same; and informing Council that 2875 Taco Burrito Restaurant had been notified to appear before the Commission in regard to their sign violation, specifically illum- ination of the legs of their advertisement sign. "..""'~ Personnel Com. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of November Report 11/12/68 12, 1968 was noted recommending that the salary range for Planning Assistant be increased to Range 28.5 ($680. to $825.) Council- man Quartiroli noted that the previous recommendation of the Council to increase said salary range was a recommendation of the Council following his suggestions regarding same, and not Council- man Quartiroli's personal recommendation. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Salary Range of Planning Assistant be increased to 28.5 ($680. to $825) as recommended by the Personnel Commission. ~ P 1 an. As s ' t Salary Range Increase Monthly Reports The summary of Monthly Reports of October, 1968 were noted and discussed. Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from October 11, 1968 to November 10, 1968 were noted and discussed. Discussion was in regard to a record of survey of the Sewer Farm property. cussion was had in regard to the City Reservoir overflowing water circulation. had Dis- for Salary Increases The City Administrator presented a report recommending Merit Step Increases for the following employees: Jacqueline Mar- tin, Account Clerk, Range 19 from Step IIB11 $449. to Step "C" $472.; and Neland Doughty, Fireman-Engineer, Range 25.5 from Step 'WI $587. to Step 'IB" $617. to become effective December 1, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Council- man Wentworth and carried that the salary merit increases as ~~ recommended be approved. ..... Water Samples The Report of satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department was noted and filed. Res.#1295 re: The City AttDrney presented and read Resolution No. 1295 1969 Weed Abate- extending the Weed Abatement Contract for 1969 with c. J. Simms ment Company. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 1295 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1295 RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR WEED ABATEMENT WITH C. J. SIMMS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNC1L MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Silva, Wentworth, None None Kennedy, Quartiroli, and Goodrich. Fire Prevention Week The Fire Chief's Report on "Fire Prevention Week Activi- ties" was presented and read. Council instructed Staff to send letters thanking Mr. Ed Peterman and Mr. Ray Probert of Eustice Insurance Company for supplying fire prevention materials for said program. ...... Employees on City property bidding City Administrator Wood presented his report and an opinion of the City Attorney in regard to allowing City Employees to bid upon and purchase City property at Auction Sales, Council elected to not change the present City policy, whereby Clty employees cannot bid upon and purchase City property at Auction Sales. . . , 08'76 Westwood Acres, Director of Publ ic Works Henry requested tabling proposed Unit #4 abandoning of a portion of a recorded street in Westwood Acres, Tract #4582 Unit #4, Tract #4582 at the request of the Developer. Development Agree- Director of Public Works Henry presented and explained a ment re: W.L. proposed Development Agreement in regard to the lands of W. L. Betzner Betzner. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by ~, property Councilman Allemand seconded by Council~an Wentworth and carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Development Agree- ment for the lands of W. L. Betzner on behalf of the City subject to an additional stipulation to be included in said agreement, specifically that said property development would not be allowed to connect to the Joint Mqrgan Hill-Gilroy Sewer Line until final completion and acceptance of said Sewer Line. ... .. Ord. #836 re: Multiple Dwelling Den- s i ty Limi ta- tions The City Attorney presented and explained Ordinance No. 836 previously introduced and publ ished by title and summary amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding Multiple Dwelling Den- sity Limitations. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth secon- ded by Councilman Duffin that Ordinance No. 836 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 836 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 24.9, 24.19 and 25.9 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ON MULTIPLE DWELLING DENSITY LIMITATIONS SO AS TO PROVIDE, THAT IF ANY DWELLING UNITS IN A MULTIPLE DWELLING CONTAIN FOUR OR MORE BEDROOMS OR APPEAR TO BE DESIGNED FOR OCCUPANCY BY EIGHT OR MORE PERSONS, IT SHALL BE A CONDITIONAL USE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 1968, by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Silvg, Wentworth, None None Kennedy, Quartirol i, and Goodrich. ~ ..... S.C. Co. Trans. The Minutes of the County of Santa Clara Transportation Policy Com. Policy Committee Meeting of October 2, 1968 were noted. Meet. Minutes County's The Santa Clara County's October 1968 publication of Pro- Proposed Land posed Land Development Regulations was noted. Dev. Regu 1 at ions Post Office Site Letters from the Post Office Department and Senator Grorge Murphy in regard to the local proposed post office site location were noted. Council Committee Chairman Duffin r~ported in regard to same, recommending the following sites for a post office, noted in order of preference: 1. Civic Center site immediately west of Wheeler Auditorium; 2. Fourth Street site from Church Street to Eigleberry Street to include five (5) buildings and the vacant lot; 3. Seventh Street site, south of Seventh Street between Monterey and Eigleberry Street. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Wentworth and Carried that the three (3) sites as outl ined by Councilman Duffin be forwarded to the Post Office Department for their consideration of same and that the local legislators be advised of the City's recommendations for their assistance in obtaining one of the three preferred sites for a new post office building in the City of G i 1 roy. .... I ... S.C. Co. Motion Picture & Television Counc i 1 A letter from the Santa Clara County Motion Picture & Television Council was noted. The Mayor appointed Councilman Allemand to attend their program of November 21, 1968 to re- present the City as requested. County Convention Letters of November 7th and 13, 1968 from the Association Center pro- of Metropolitan San Jose were presented in regard to a County posal Convention Center requesting permission to have a representative J . 2877 at the next Council Meeting to speak on said matter and request for a City representative to attend a tour by said association. The Mayor approved the request for a representative of the Association of Metropol itan San Jose to speak at the next regular Council Meeting and requested that said association be advised that the City would not be able to have a representative for the scheduled tour. Central Coastal A letter and resolution of the Central Coastal Water Water Qual ity Quality Board were presented in regard to Sewerage Facilities Bd.Res. re: and Septic Tanks in Urbanizing areas. Motion was made by SewerFacili- Councilman Quariroli aA8 seconded by Councilman Wentworth and ties & Septic carried that the City endorses the said resolution. Tanks f'/H'i"4 '"-' Municipal Finan- An informational letter of Municipal Financing from Stone cipg Letter and Youngberg was noted. Jt. Sewer Meet. Council instructed the City Administrator to attempt to schedule a work meeting of Morgan Hill and Gilroy City Councils in regard to the Agreement for the Joint Morgan Hill-Gilroy Sewer Project for Monday, November 25, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. Mi ller Slough Bridge S . P. De po t property ....... S.P. Park Councilman Kennedy recommended that a center line be painted on the pavement at the Miller Slough Bridge and that the striping on the posts at the ends of said bridge be re- painted and possibly reflected. Councilman Duffin inquired of the Southern Pacific Depot property removing the debris at said location. City Administra- tor Wood reported that he had been advised that the Southern Pacific Company would remove same. Councilman Duffin suggested that the Southern Pacific Company be advised of same on a routine basis. Councilman Duffin inquired if the poles around the Southern Pacific Park are of a permanent nature. Parks and Recreation Director Ayer noted that same were temporary and that possibly vertical poles would be erected in order to separate the parking area from the park and that same would be _in uniform lengths. Bicycle Program Councilman Wentworth inquired if the Pol ice Department has a Bicycle Educational Program with the Schools. Police Chief Laizure reported that his department has such a program but that same could be improved, and suggested that the City adopt an ordinance allowing impoundment of bicycles. Council agreed that a bicycle impounding ordinance would be in order and in- structed the Pol ice Chief to present same to the Council for adoption. Stelling Property Councilman Allemand reported that Mr. Obata, Leasee of re:Storm Drain Stelling Property, did not wish to have permanent stakes in- stalled on said property as same interferes with his farming operat ion. Director of Pub 1 i c Works Henry reported that th is ~ was agreeable with the City. Fire Hydrant-N. Councilman Quartirol i inquired about the disappearance Monterey St. of a fire hydrant previously located in front of his property on Monterey Street, noting that its removal was a hazardous situation. Director of Public Works Henry reported that he was not aware of this matter. Jt. Sewer/Meet. Prel iminary Discussion was had in regard to a preliminary meeting of the Gilroy City Council prior to the meeting with Morgan Hill Council in regard to the Joint Morgan Hill-Gilroy Sewer Agree- ment. Council elected to adjourn this meeting to Friday, Novemp ber 22, 1968 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss same and requested a Joint meetinq with Morqan Hill City Council at 8:00 p.m., Monday, 28'7R S.C.Co. Motion Picture & Te 1 e. Meet. Adjournment i November 25, 1968. Police Chief Laizure noted possible importance of the Santa Clara County Motion Picture & Television Councils' sche- duled meeting of November 21, 1968. Councilman Allemand noted that if he was unable to attend same that he would contact the Police Chief to represent the City at said meeting. The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commissioner Representative Brodersen; introduced Mr. John Vasquez, recently appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioner; and noted the presence of two (2) representatives from the City Employees' Association. At 9:52 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that this meeting adjourn to Friday, November 22, 1968 at 4:60 p.m. Respectfully submitted, / dS~~~'lfk~