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Minutes 1969/06/16 Roll Call r--~ -."A Minute Approva 1 Res .#1361 Honor i ng S u-- san Hansch & Bruce Hagen - Pub. Hear. 1969-]0 Budget 2978 Gilroy, California June 16, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Gi lroy City Council was cal led to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. Present: Council Members: Fred P. 8atrez, George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy" John E. Pate, Anthony C. Si lva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Counci I Members: None. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 1969, and the Adjourned Meeting of June 3, 1969, were approved as mai led and re- corded. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 1361 honoring the heroic actions of Miss Susan Hansch and Mr. Bruce Hagen, local youths, who were credited with saving the life of Carlos Valdez at the High school swimming pool on Friday, May 30, 1969. Motion was made b,y Counci lman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman Silva and carried that Resolution No. 1361 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1361 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL DF THE CITY OF GILROY Honoring the Her oic ACTIONS OF MISS SUSAN HANSCH AND MR. BRUCE HAGEN. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1969, by the fol lowing vote: A YES: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, ,Pate, Si lva, Wentworth, and Goodl ich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None AS ENT : COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for a Publ ic Hearing on the adoption of the 1969-70 Fiscal Year Budget. City Administrator Wood reported on the A~journed Meeting o~ June 3, 1969, with representatives of the three (3) employee associ- a t i on s . Salary Inc., Council recommended granting a 7~% salary increase (effective Vacation Bene- 7-1-69) and a 2~% salary increase (effective 1-1-70); recommended fits, etc. unlimited accumulation of sick leave without compensation; vacation Lenefit of three 0) weeks vacation after five (5) years of employ- ment with the City; and recommending that overtime and compensating time off for Fire Department employees be based on a forty (40) hour week. The City Administrator was authorized to work out an agree- ment with Fire Department emplo~ees for compensation of accrued time off to date. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Si Iva and carried that the Memoran- dums of Understanding on Wage and Fringe Benefits as presented by the three employee associations, with adjustments made at toni.ght1s meeting, be approved. Salary Inc.1 \....... C i t Y Adm in. Motion was made by Counci lman Duffin seconded by Counci lman Wentworth and carried that the City Administrator be granted a $1,000 per year salary in c~ease. the Mayor asked if there were any comments from anyone in the audience regarding the approval of the 1969-]0 Fiscal Year Budget. There being no comments, motion was made by ,Counci lman Kennedy sec- onded by Counci Iman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing -1- 0974 Approva I of 1969-70 Bud- get. Res. # 1362 Plan. Com. Meet. 6/51 69 Pub. Hear. 717 169 re: Rezoning re- quest of H. Wi lIard Pub. Hear. 71 7/69 re: pre- zoning req. of H. Weisel lI.i b. & Cul t. Com. Meet. 6/3/69 Monthly reports May 1969 Di sbur.sements Uncollectable Ut i I i ty Ac- coun ts be closed. Discussion was had. City Administrator Wood presented Resolution No. 1362 Approv- ing the 1969-70 Fiscal Year Budget. Motion was made by Counci Iman Pate seconded by Counci Iman Si lva and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 1362 be waived and that it be adopted. ASS ENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry reported on the Planning Commission Meeting of June 5, 1969, noting a public hearing on the petition of A. G. Stevens, agent for Standard Oi 1 Co., for a conditional use peemit to construct a. service station at the north- east corner of Murray Avenue and Leavesly Road, noting the Commis- sion's approval granting said use permit subject to improvement plans and a development agreement; heard report of a public hearing held w on the request of W. R. Howson and Darol Gardner to rezone approxi- mately 22 acres on ~anta Teresa Expressway South of Hecker Pass High- way from "R-I" to IIR-4". At the request of Mr. Howson, the Counci I referred the matter back to the Planning Commission for their meet- ing of June 19, 1969. Noted a pubi lc hearing on the request from Horace Wi I lard to rezone 10 acres at the north side of Hecker Pass Highway, Approximately 700' east of Morey Avenue, from "R-I" to "R- 3" and "C-I", noting the Commission's recommendation for rezoning of the "R-I" to "R-3" property and denial of the "R-I" to "c-I" por- tion; noted pubi Ic hearing held on a petition of Mr. Hy Weisel to prezone 154 acres at the southwest corner of Monterey Highway and Fitzgerald Roadlto "R-qll , "R-2", "R-3", and "C-I", noting. denial of prezoning request due to density and recommending against annexation at this time; noted pubi Ic hearing held on Section 68.10 of the sign ordinance; noted request of George Duffin to rezone property on N. Church Street to "R-3", further noting that Mr. Duffin was requested to fi Ie a petition for rezoning. ...... ... Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth Seconded by Counci 1- man Pate and carried that a Pubilc hearing date be set for July 7, 1969, to consider the rezoning I-equest of Horace Wi lIard. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Counci Iman Duffin and carried that a Public Hearing date of July 7, 1969, be set to consider the prezoning lequest of Hy Weisel. City Administrator Wood reported on the minutes of the Lib7 rary and Culture Commission Meeting of June 3, 1969. - ..... The summary of Monthly Reports of May 1969 were noted, further noting that the water level readings for Well No.2 on the April ... 1969 Report were in error. The Report of Disbursements from May 1, 1969, to May 31, 1969, was noted. City Administrator Wood reported on Uncollectable Water and Sewer Accounts for the 1968-69 Fiscal Year. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that -2- Salary Merit Increases "'" c'"'" ~~-*' Purchase Ag,ree. Northside Pk. Popu 1 a t ion Es t i ma te Residual Parcels of Land-10th St. -"'" ............ Calif. Com. on Aging- Fed. Grant Highway Safety Grant Wa ter Samp 1 es Whitehurst & Fitzgerald Annexa t i on 2975 a request to write off uncollectable water and sewer accounts for the 1968-69 Fiscal year be granted. City Administrator Wood presented and recommended Salary Mer- it Increases for the following three (3) employees to become effec- tive July 1, 1969: Mrs. I. Wenneberg, Cleck-Tyist - Range 19 from Step A ($427/mo. ) to Step B ($4491 mo.) ; Anthony Martin, Streets and Fore~an - Range 27 from Step D ($713/mo.) to Step E ($767/mo.; and Sheldon Shelvock, Sewer Plant Operator - Rangle 25.5 from Step B ($617 Imo.~ to Step C ($647/mo.). Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the salary merit increa- ses as recommended be granted to become effective July 1, 1969. City Administrator Wood requested approval and authorization to execute a Purchase. Agreement for a one (1) acre parcel of lan~ and a small residence from Mrs. Elisa Garcia in the amount of $7,800) for the Northside Park Project. Motion was made by Councilman Ken- nedy seconded by Counci lman Pate and carried that the request of the City Administrator to execute a purchase agreement for the acquisi- tion of said property be granted. City Administrator Wood reported on the Population Estimate for the City of Gi lroy by the State Department of Finance noting that the in-city population, as of Apri 1 I, 1969, was 11,250. City Administrator Wood reported on three (3) narrow strips of residual land left under the Tenth Street Project. Discussion was had. Council tabled actnon to the egular meeting of July 7, 1969, so that the City Administrator can discuss same with the Coun- ty. City Administrator Wood noted approval of a Federal Grant for a proposed Senior. Education Program in the amount of $2,280.00. Mo- tion was mad~ by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to execute the Agreement with the California Commission on Aging. Grant. City Administrator Wood noted approval of a Highway Safety The report of Satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department was noted, covering the period to May 20, 1969. City Administrator Wood noted that requests for l'Whi.tehurst Annexation 69-111 and "Fitzgerald Ann~x~_t_ion~9=1" have been filed with the Local Agency Formation Commission and will appear on the July 2, 1969 Agenda. Discussion was had on Open Space Plans on Leavesly Road. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Counci lman Wentworth and carried that the Council take a non- commit- tal attitude towar,ds these annexations. l....""" Demolition of Cirector of Public Works-City Engineer Henry reported on the Unsafe Bldg.- demolition proceedings regarding an unsafe structure at 223 East 223 E. 6th St. Sixth Street, noting that Mr. Glen O. Smallcomb, Jr, owner, will Res.#1363 -~pt the Counci 1 IS action regarding demolition of said structure. Resolution No. 1363 was presented Ordering Demolition of said struc- ture Pursuant to the Provision of the State Housing Law. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman Duffin and car- ried that the reading of Resolution No. 1363 be waived and that it be adopted. - 3- 0976 Wi thdrawa 1 of Burke Dr. An- nex. from Rur. Fire Dist. Res .# 1 364 Withdrawal of Go I den Ga te Annex. from Rur. Fire Dist. Res. # 1365 Bond. I nt. Ra tes-O rd. #855 ~ It:. _ RESOLUTION NO. 1363 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCILDF THE CITY OF GILROY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION OF THE STATE HOUSING LAW. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1:969, by the following vote: AYES: Counci 1. ~Members: Batrez, Duffin.,. Kennedy, Pate, Wentworth, and Goodr i ch. S i l.va, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None .. ABSENT: CObINt I L MEMBERS:. None ... The City Administrator presented Resolution No. 1364 With- drawing "Burke Drive Annexation 69-1" from the Gi lroy Rural Fire District. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Counci Iman man Kennedy and carried that the reading of Resolution. No. 1364 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1364 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE GILROY RURAL F.lRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY THERE IN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION II BURKA DRIVE ANNEXATION 69..1 TO THE CITY OF GILROY". PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th of June, 1969 by the following vote: AYES: . COUNC I L MEMBERS: NOES: Absent: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich. None None Pa te, S i 1 va , The City Administrator presented Resolution No. 1365 With- drawing "Golden Gate Annexation 69-1" from the G,i lroy Rural Fire District. Motion was made by Counci lman Pate seconded by Counci 1- man Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1364 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1365 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM. THE GIROY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY THERE IN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION "GOLDEN GATE ANNEXATION 69-1 TO THE CITY OF GILROY". PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: ... ..... NO ES . COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Si lva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS None. ABS ENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. Ordinance No. 855, previously introduced by title and sum- mary, Amending Chapter 12A. 130 of Division I of Article 111 of the Gilroy City Code setting Bond Interest Rates at 7% was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Si lva and carried that the reading of Ordinance No. 855 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 855 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12A OF GILROY CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 12A. 130 OF DIVISION ... 1 OF ARTICLE III THEREOF RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS. PASSED AND ADOPTE.D this 1.6th day of June, 1969 by the following vote: -- AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Si Iva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS None A BS ENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hone -4- S ewa ge S tand- ards & Cont- rol Ord. (Into. of) Concession Stand Agree.-Xmas Hill Park ....... Northside Pk. Re 1 oca t ion Prog. Res. #n66 Res. #1367 ....'~- ...4 Res. #1368 --""'* 2977 The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance establish- ing sewage standards,and control and amending or repealing certain sec~ions of the of the Gilroy City Code in conflict therewith. Dis- cussion was had. Councilman Wentworth noted approval of the Sewer Committee in regard to the proposed ordinance. Motion was made by Counci lman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman Kennedy and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that it be published by title and summary. City Administrator Wood reported on the Agreement for lease of the concession stand at Christmas Hi 11 Park. Motion was made'by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and ,carried that the agreement form be approved and that the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to call for bids for bids for lease of the concession stand. The City Administrator reported on the Northside Park Relocation Plan and presented Resolution No. 1366 Setting Schedule for Annual Gross Rentals. Motion was made by Counci;lman Wentworth sec- onded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 1366 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1366 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY FOR SCHEDULE O~ AVERAGE ANNUAL GROSS RENTALS FOR STANDARD HOUSING IN LOCALITY TO BE USED IN NORTH - S I DE PARK AREA - OPEN SPACE PROJECT NO. OSA-274. - PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, , Duffin Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABS ENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The City Administrator presented Resolution No. 1367 Setting Schedule of Average Sales,Prices for Standard Housing. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Kennedy that the reading of Resolution No. 1367 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1367 RESOLUTION FOR CITY OF GILROY FOR SCHEDULE OF AVERAGE SALES PRICES FOR STANDARD HOUSING IN LOCALITY TO BE USED FOR NORT~SIDE PARK ~ OPEN SPACE PROJECT NO. OSA-274. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Si lva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABS ENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Administrator Wood presented Resolution No. 1368 Aprov- ing Fixed Relocation Payment Schedules. Motion was made by Counci 1- man Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that.the reading ,of Resolution No. 1368 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTI ON :'.1368 ~,.).. t.-. \'.;";.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING FIXED RELOCATION PAYMENTS SCHEDULE UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR THE NOR~M - SIDE PARK AREA- OPEN SPACE PROJECT NO. OSA-274. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, KeBnedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABS ENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None -5- ~978 Res. #1369 Season Passes- Swimming Pool Municipal Fin. Letter IS tone & Youngberg Counc. of Inter- Gov. Re 1 a t ions re: Regional o r qa n . Plan. Po I. Com. Meet. Minutes 5/22/69 S. F. Ba y Con- servo & Dev. Com. S. C. Co. Trans. Pol. Com. Meet. 5/14/69 Bonanza Days Com. re: Li cense Fees City Administrator Wood presented Resolution No. 1369 Approving the Relocation Plan. Motion was made by Counci lman Duffin seconded by Counci lman Kennedy and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 1369 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1369 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING RELOCATION PLAN UNDER WHICH SITE OCCUPANTS OF NORTHSIDE PARK OPEN SPACE PROJECT NO. OSA- 274 WilL BE RELOCATED~ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: ... NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Kennedy, Pate, 5i lva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None .. ABS ENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Administ~ator presented a request of the Director of Parks and Recreation for premission to issue season passes tO,the High School Swimming Pool for fami lies at the ate of $25.00 per season. Parks & Recreation Director Ayer explained the program which has had success in other cities. Discussion was had. Motion was made by :nL,1I1 Councilman Silva ,seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that'the rates for season passes as submitted by the Parks and Recreation " Director be approved. The Municipal Financing Letter of Stone and Youngberg, June 6, 1969, was noted. A policy statement of the Council of Inter-Governmental Re- lations in regard to Regional Organization was noted. ... The Planning Policy Committee's minutes for the meeting of May 22, 1969 were noted. WIllI The Status Report for the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission was noted. The minutes of the ~anta Clara County TransportatioG' Policy Committee meeting of MAy 14, 1969, were noted, further noting cancellation of the regular June meeting. A letter from the Bonanza Days Committee requesting waiver of license fees for refreshment stands was noted. Mot i on was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the request for waiver of license fees be denied and that the City Administrator send a letter of explanation to the Committee. Req. of M. J. Fi lice to address Coun- Council approved the reguest of Mr. M. J. Filice (San ci I re: 10th St. Vineyards) Martin to appear before the Counci I to discuss the Tenth Street egress and ingress onto their property. ... Post Office Sites-re: traffic problems .... A letter from the Post Office Department regarding possible traffic problems at the proposed three post office sites was pre- sented. Council requ6~ted the City Administrator to advise the Post Office Department that the Council is agreeable to any Downtown location and that there are no serious traffic problems in regard to the three downtown locations being considered. -6- Letter from Congo Gubser re: Library Gran t A. B. #374 S. B. #1414 1h,,,,,J Sewer Farm water- Li nder 1 eaf Prop. Street repa i rs/ Mi ller Ave. League of Calif. Cities Conv. 9/28/10/ 1'69 Lib. Schedule \.,."",,,,.. S ewe r Farm Northside Pk. Acquisitions Fire Dept. Training Exerc i ses 0979 A letter from Congressman Charles S. Gubser was noted in regard to the Library Grant. A letter from Senator Clark L. Bradley expression his opposition to Assembly Bill No. 1414, was noted. A letter from Assemblyman George W. Milias expressing his oppostion to Senate Bi 11 No. 1[,.14, was noted. Councilman Wentworth reported on the Sewer Committees meeting with Bob & Howard Linderleaf regarding the problem of sewer farm water on their property. Possible solutions were dis- cussed. Mr. J.ohn Hopkins, attorney representing the Linderleafs, addressed the Council. The Mayor thanked Mr. Hopkins for his presen ta t i on. Director of Public Works Henry reported on the street repairs on Mi Iler Avenue resulting from trenching done by the Telephone Company. It was noted that repairs on the west side of Miller Avenue are the responsibility ,of Mr. Sam Spencer, and street repairs on the north side of Sixth Street, between Princevalle and Mi Iler Avenue, are the City's responsibility. Counci I Wentworth noted the League of California Cities Annual Convention to be held in San Francisco from September 28, 1969, to October I, 1969, recommending that reservations be made as early as possible. Counci Iman Pate inquired as to the status of the new Library facility. City Administrator Wood commented on same. Counci Iman Si Iva inquired about some old pipe that was lying about the sewer farm after the building of the levee. Director of Public Works Henry stated that he would send his crew to clean up. Counci lman Batrez asked if there were any problems in regard to acquisition of properties for the Northside Park Project. City Aministrator Wood commented on the housing short- age in the Gi Iroy area. Fire Chief Bnittain invited the Council to review train- ing exercises at Luchessa Avenue on the morning of June 21, 1969. The Mayor noted the presence of Supervisor Sig Sanchez The MaY0r thanked the members of the audience for attending The meeting was adjoined at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted /~ 'c,/ (! ~L_~_ lleputy City Clerk , ., -7-