Minutes 1970/12/07
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Pub.Hear. re:
rezoning
16.44 acres
from C2 &
R4 to Rl
(N.of Farrell)
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Pub.Hear.re:
rezoning 27.5
from R4 to
Rl (N. Golden
Gate Ave.)
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Pub.Hear. re:
rezoning-Gen-
try Corp.
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Gilroy, California
December 7, 1970
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy,
John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B.
Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: Fred P. Batrez.
The Mayor welcomed a class of students present in the audience
from St. Mary1s School.
Councilman Batrez entered at 8:01 p.m. and took his seat at the
Council table.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 1970 were
approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on proposed rezoning of 16.44 acres from C-2 and R-4
to R-l, a parcel of land located approximately 850 feet north of
Farrell Avenue on the west side and adjacent to Monterey Street.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry explained the
location of said rezoning initiated by the Planning Commission. The
City Attorney noted that the property owner was present at the Planning
Commission Public Hearing and had no objection to said rezoning. The
Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or
against the proposed rezoning. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Kennedy and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed ordinance
rezoming said parcel of land. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin
seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance
be introduced, the reading waived and that it be published by title
and summary.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
the proposed rezoning of 27.5 acres of land located north of and adja-
cent to Golden Gate Avenue. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry
explained the location of said proposed rezoning initiated by the
Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed ordinance
rezoning said property and noted that the property owner had been present
at the Planning Commission Publ ic Hearing and had no objection to said
rezoning.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Kennedy and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived
and that it 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 15.92 acres located
south of and adjacent to Pacheco Pass Highway, known as Gentry Corp.
from l-Z to M-2. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry explained
the location of said rezoning initiated by the Planning Commission.
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Pub.Hear. re:
rezoning
Gilroy
Foods, Inc.
Pe tit i on re:
Rl on Par-
ce 1 s 841-
9-27 & 28,
& 841-11-1
Plan. Com.
Report
11/ 19/70
& 12/3/70
Res. #1533
Moratorium
R-3 Deve-
lop.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposed rezoning. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded
by Councilman Silva and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented and explained the proposed ordinance ..
rezoning said Gentry Corp. property. Motion was made by Councilman
Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the reading of ..
the proposed ordinance be waived, and that it 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 27.178 acres located
south of and adjacent to Pacheco Pass Highway, known as Gilroy Foods,
Inc. from l-Z to M-2. Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry ex-
plained the location of the proposed rezoning initiated by the Planning
Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wish-
ing to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented and explained the proposed ordinance
rezoning same. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance
be waived, that it be introduced and published by title and summary.
The Mayor noted the Petition containing 79 signatures request-
ting to retain R-l Zoning on Assessor's Parcel Nos. 841-9-27; 841-9-28;
and 841-11-1. City Administrator Wood noted that said petition had
been presented to the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of
December 19, 1970, since rezoning is initiated by the Planning Commission
or the property owner; that said petition is presented at this time to
Council only because same was addressed to the City Council on the face
of the peti tion.
The City Attorney further explained rezonJng procedures. Dis-
cussion was had on the matter. The Mayor asked if there was anyone
present in the audience wishing to speak for or against the said
Petition. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. The
Mayor ordered said Petition to be filed.
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The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to accomo-
date interested persons in the audience present in regard to th~ auction
of City vehicles. Purchasing Agent Reinsch reported on the Auction
held on November 21, 1970 and requested Council decision on bids below
the mimimum for four sedans.
Council was not in favor of conducting an auction on the said
vehicles at this Council Meeting. The Mayor instructed Purchasing Agent
Reinsch to conduct said auction in the auditorium for additional bids
on the four sedans noted in said report.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry presented and ex-
plained the Report of the Planning Commission Meetings of November 19,
1970 and December 3, 1970 noting submission of the Tentative Map for
G. L. Standish Co.; the continued Public Hearing of January 21, 1971
before the Commission on the Petition of Samuel R. Spencer for a Planned
Unit Development and zoning change proposal; and request of the Com-
mission for a Moratorium on 'IR_3" Development until the new multiple
zoning requirements are established.
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Discussion was had by Council in regard to R-3 Development.
The City Attorney presented and read a proposed resolution declaring
a moratorium for R-3 Development. Motion was made by Councilman Duf~
fin seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolution No. 1533 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1533
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING A MORA-
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Personnel Com.
Report
11/19/70
P & R Com.
Report
11/17/70
Lib. & Cult.
Com. Meet.
11/3/70
Monthly Reports
Oct. 170
Auc t i on City
Property
Disbursements
Commissionersl
term exp i ra-
tion dates
Proposed
Annexa-
tions
Proposed
Po lice
Vehicle
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TORIUM ON R-3 (LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE RESIDENCE) CONSTRUCTION UNTIL
THE ZONING ORDINANCE CAN BE AMENDED, UNLESS PRIOR PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVAL OF DENSITY IS OBTAINED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1970, by the following
vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez,
Wentworth and Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva,
The Personnel Commission Report of the November 19, 1970
meeting was noted.
City Administrator Wood explained the Report of the Parks and
Recreation Commissionls Meeting of November 17, 1970 noting the Com-
mission's review of Christmas Hill Park Plans for submission to Council
at a later date and the scheduled Park Tour of December 8, 1970, for the
Landscape Architect Review Committee for Northside Park.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission meeting
of November 3, 1970 were noted.
The Summary of.Monthly Reports of October 1970 was noted and
City Administrator Wood noted the Supplementary Report on Amendments
to the 1970-71 Budget. Discussion was had by Council in regard to
said amendments.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda to hear Staff's
Report on the auction conducted in the auditorium.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch noted the following bids reeeived for
the four (4) sedans previously bid under the minimum bid set by Council:
I. 166 Rambler Amb. - $330.00 (noting that previous bid for said vehicle
to be the same); 2. 165 Chev. - $320.00; 3. 167 Chev. $154697L144206 -
$375.00; 4. 167 Chev. #154697L144205) - $490.00. Motion was made by
Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the
bids for the four (4) vehicles as presented be accepted.
The Report of Disbursements from November 1, 1970, through
November 30, 1970 was noted.
City Administrator Wood presented a report of Commissioners'
terms expiring January 1, 1971, for appointment at the next regular
Council Meeting of December 21, 1970, effective January I, 1971. The
Mayor instructed Councilmen to submit names for said Commission appoint-
ments at the next Council Meeting.
City Administrator Wood requested authorization to file ap-
plications for annexation proceedings with the Local Agency Formation
Commission for the following territories: "Pappani Annexation 70,-8";
"Mantelli Annexation 70-9"; "Third Street Annexation 70-11"; "Sewer
Farm No.3 Annexation 70-1311; "Miller Avenue No.3 Annexation 70-10";
and "Bravo Annexation 70-12". It was noted that all of the territories
are city-owned lands with the exception of "Pappani Annexation 70-8".
Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that Staff be authorized to file applications
with the Local Agency Formation Commission for the following annexa-
tions to the City of Gilroy: IIMantelli Annexation 70-911; "Third Street
Annexation 70-11"; "Sewer Farm No.3 Annexation 70-13"; "Mi ller Avenue
No.3 Annexation 70-10"; and 'IBravo Annexation 70-1'2".
The request to purchase a police car for the planned Delin-
quency Control Officer was noted, and tabled to await the Purchasing
Agentls presence to answer questions in regard to same.
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10th St.
Imp. 70-4
Northside Park
adj. 1 ands
Demol i tion re:
cabins at
East & 7th
S ts.
City Administrator Wood reported on the Tenth Street Improve-
ment Project 1970-4 Rights-of-way acquisitions and recommended payment
of $206.55 to Mrs. A. Evelyn Bordenave for settlement in regard to
said improvement adjacent to her property. Motion was made by Council-
man Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that a settlement
of $206.55 be paid Mrs. A. Evelyn Bordenave as recommended.
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City Administrator Wood reported on and recommended purchase of
a tax delinquent parcel of land adjoining Northside Park in the
minimum amount of $2,500. Discussion was had on the matter. Council
requested Staff to further investigate the matter in regard to exten-
sion of Hanna Street.
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City Administrator Wood presented a request to demolish cabins
at Seventh and East Streets and noted receipt of two bids received for
said demolition project. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded
by Councilman Duffin and carried that the low bid of South Valley Refuse
Disposal in the amount of $1,650 be approved and that Staff be author-
ized to proceed with demolition of same, subject to Staff investigating
legal proceedings required for demolition of buildings.
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Dev. Agree. re: Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented and
Bell & Griffin explained a Development Agreement with Bell and Griffin Trucking
Co. for a storage building addition. Motion was made by Councilman
Batrez seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Develop-
ment Agreement with Bell & Griffin be approved as presented.
Li f t S ta t ion
re: North-
wood #2
Weed Abate.
Res.#1534
Taxi Curb
Space & rate
Increase
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry requested appro-
val of the Plans and Specifications for installation of the Lift
Station in Northwood Subdivision Unit #2. Motion was made by Council-
man Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the plans and
specifications as presented for the Lift Station in Northwood Subdivi-
sion Unit No.2 be approved and that Staff be authorized to call bids
for same.
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Resolution No. 1534 Declaring Certain Weeds to be a Publ ic
Nuisance, Describing same, Providing for Publication Thereof and
setting December 21, 1970 as a Public Hearing for Objections to Pro-
posed Destruction of Removal of Said Weeds was presented. Motion was
made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that the
reading of Resolution No. 1534 be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1534
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS
GROWING IN THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING
WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE SUCH NUISANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE
OF THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION BY PUBLICATION THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a
regular meeting of the City Council held on the 7th day of December,
1970, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went-
worth, and Goodrich
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: .COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
A letter from the Gilroy Cab Co. was presented requesting
Exc~usive Taxi Stand Curb Space in front of the Greyhound Bus Depot
and an increase in taxi fare rates.
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Discussion was had on the request of the Gilroy Cab Co. The
City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance changing the minimum
taxi fare rate from 50c to 60c. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin
seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance
be introduced, the reading waived and that it be published by title
and summary. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 1535 granting III
an exclusive taxi stand curb space in front of the Greyhound Bus Depot.
Motion was made by Counci Iman Pate seconded by Counci lman Wentworth ....-
that the reading of Resolution No. 1535 be waived and that it be
adopted.
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Vehicle for
Po 1 ice Dept.
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Shifeters. Car
Club
Heart Assoc.
So 1 i c ita t i on
GHS Fund
Proj ects
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Inter-govern.
Relations
Plan. Po 1 icy
Com.
Trans.Policy
Com. Meet.
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School Union
Signs
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RESOLUTION NO. 1535
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DESIGNATING THE CURB
SPACE IN FRONT OF THE GREYHOUND BUS STATION AT 7610 MONTEREY STREET A
TAXICAB STAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1970, by the following
vote:
A YES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy,
Wentworth and Goodrich
None
None
Pate, Silva,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda to hear Staffls
report in regard to the request to purchase a police vehicle.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch explained the prices for purchasing
the vehicle from the State. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion
was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that Staff be authorized to proceed to advertise bids locally
for purchase of .said vehicle.
A letter from the Shiftersl Car Club to Solicit Funds for a
Scholarship Project was presented and no action taken on same.
A letter from the Santa Clara County Heart Association Inc.
requesting to conduct a fund raising campaign during February 1971
was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Wentwor.th seconded by
Councilman Duffin and carried that the request of the Santa Clara
County Heart Association Inc. be approved.
A letter from the Gilroy High School Associated Student Body
was presented requesting solicitation of funds through the sale of
advert is i ng ,i n the school newspaper. Discuss ion was had in regard
to same. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Batrez and carried that Staff notify the Student Body and School
Board that Council has no objection to said solicitation if the pro-
ject does not confl ic~ with School Policy.
Copies of Phase I Report on the Council on Intergovernmental
Relations Project were noted as being included in the Council Agenda.
The Mini Minutes of the Planning Policy Committee of Santa
Clara County Executive Committee Meeting of November 12, 1970 were
noted.
The Minutes. and report from Representative Pate on the
Transportation Policy Committee Meeting of November 18, 1970 were
noted.
Representative Batrez explained the Report submitted on the
Economic and Social Opportunities Council of Santa Clara County.
Councilman Duffin inquired of the local School Union signs
posted throughout the City. City Administrator Wood noted that a
permie had been obtained for thirty (30) signs.
Councilman Duffin noted the unsightly condition in front of
the Corporation Yard.
Councilman Wentworth reported that the "Dip.. sign on Third
Street had been moved nearer to Westwood Drive than El Roble School
where it belongs.
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St. Sweeper
Floral Art
Show
Auct ion
Turkeys
Xmas Music
Festival
League Meet.
Adjournment
City AdministratQr Wood reported on a used street sweeper for
sale at t}1e City of Sa.nta Clara in the amount of $750.00. Council had
no objection to Staff investigating said sweeper and reporting back
to Council on same.
Councilman Batrez commended the Parks and Recreation Department
for the recent Floral Art Show conducted at the auditorium.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch reported on the amount of revenue
realized from the auction during the Council meeting to be $660.00.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch noted that Staff is proceeding with
purchase of turkeys for the employees as provided for in the 1970-71
Budget.
The Mayor asked the students from St. Mary1s School if there
were any questions. There was no comment.
The Mayor noted the presence of three (3) Planning Commissioners.
Parks and Recreation Director Ayer invited the Council to
attend the Christmas Music Festival at the auditorium December 10,
1970.
The Mayor noted the League of Cal ifornia Cities - Peninsula
Division Dinner Meeting of December 10, 1970 at San Jose.
At 9:48 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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