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Minutes 1971/07/06 Roll Call Intro. New Emp 1 oyee Achievement Certifi- cate Minutes Pub.Hear. re: Chas. Gil- more 3247 Gilroy, California July 6, 1971 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, John Hughan, John E. Pate., Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: Fred P. Batrez. The Mayor introduced Michael Casey, Jr., recently appointed Po 1 ice Cadet. The Mayor presented Merle Johnson, Fire Captain, with a Certi- ficate of Achievement in Firemanship, noting that same represented 30 college credits earned. Councilman Batrez entered at 8;04 p.m. and took his seat at the Counc i 1 tab 1 e. The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 21, 1971 and of the Adjourned Council Meeting of June 22, 1971 were approved as mailed and recorded. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the public hearing on an application of Charles A. Gilmore to rezone the rear 200 feet of a lot located at 7841 Miller Avenue from R-l to R-3. City Administrator Wood noted that the applicant has requested a 30 day con- tinuance in regard to said rezoning request. The City Attorney noted th"at if the proposed plan is revised that same would have to be referred to the PEnning Commissi on prior to action on same by Council. Mr. Gilmore addressed the Council and noted that he is considering a revision in said plan. The Mayor continued the Public Hearing to August 2,1971, at the request of Mr. Charles A. Gilmore, applicant, and thanked those interested in sa,id rezoning proposal for being present at this meeting. 3248 Lib. & Cul t. Minutes 6- 1- 71 May Monthly Reports The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of June 1,1971, were noted. The Summary of Monthly Reports of May, 1971, was noted and dis- cussed. - .... Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from June 1, 1971, through June 30, 1971, was noted and discussed. Fire Conso1i- Fire Chief Brittain ~eported on a Fire Consolidation Study pro- ~~~~~n po..l. J Ord. #925 Emp. Vaca- tion Ord. re: 5% Uti 1 i ty Users' Tax Intro. 5% Room Tax Ord. Res. #1580 re: Increase in Dev. Fees Ordinance No. 925 Adopting 17.16(a) of the City Code regarding vacation for city employees was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Ordinance No. 925 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 925 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING SECTION 17.16(a) OF THE GILROY CITY CODE SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TWENTY DAYS VACATION LEAVE AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE WITH THE CITY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1971, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney. presented and explained a proposed ordinance providing for a 5% Utility Users Tax on gas, electricity, telephone, and cable TV services. .. Mr. Langdon, representing the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council noting that the Chamber was opposed to the proposed Utility Tax. ~ , ' ~ Mr. Dahl, representing Gentry Corp. addressed the Council oppos- ing said proposed utility tax. Mr. Vantress, representing Gilroy Foods, Inc. addressed the Council opposing said proposed utility tax. Mr. Frank Caliri, representing Gilroy Cable TV addressed the Counc i 1 oppos i ng sa i d proposed uti U ty tax. Mr. William Mcintosh, representing Pacific Central addressed the Council oppo~ing sai~ proposed utility tax. Mr. Don Gallagher, representing Pacific Gas and Electric Company, addressed the Council explaining said company's problems in administering a graduated scale for a utility tax. Discussion was had on the proposed ordinance by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary. The following Ro,11 Call vote carried said motion: Ayes: Councilmembers: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, and Pate; Noes: Council Members: Silva, Stout and Goodrich. ~ .... The City Attorney presented and explained proposed ordinance pro- viding for a 5% Room Tax. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the reading of the proposed ordi- nance be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and sum- mary. - The City Attorney presented and explained Resolution No. 1580 providing for an increase of 15% in Development Fees. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 1580 be waived and that it be adopted. ... ~.. r'" ........ Intro. Ord. Swim Pool regulations Bldg. Code Fees Res. #1581 Salaries 1"""""\ l... Res. #1582 re: HUD Amend. to N/Side Pk. Project r Li b. & Cu 1 t. Commlr Bald- win resigna- tion l.... A.B. 1057 ~ Quarry Permi t F. V. Hop- I . ! .~ _ ._ __ _ ._ 3249 RESOLUTION NO. 1580 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY: DEFINING MINIMUM TYPE AND QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES REQUIRED. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy this 6th day of' July, 1971, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: re: The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed ordinance providing for Swimming Pool Regulations. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and publ ished by title and summary. The City Attorney reported that the City is presently operating under the 1967 Building Code Fees; that it is not necessary to adopt the fees under the 1970 Code as they are the same. Resolution No. 1581 allocating salary for the City Administrator and City Attorney w~s presented and read. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 1581 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1581 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY.ALLOCATING SALARIES TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND CITY ATTORNEY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1971, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout and ,Goodr i ch c, COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: The City Administrator ,presented Resolution No. 1582 approving execution of a contract with H.U..D. for Northside Park Project Amendment to Increase the fund allocation to $108,570. Motion was made by Council- man Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1582 be waived and that it be adopted, authorizing the Mayor to execute said contract on behalf of the City. RESOLUTION NO. 1582 RESOLUTlOKNO;c1582 APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR 'THE EXECUTION OF A CON- TRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND/OR .DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN-SPACE PURPOSES NO. CALIF. OSD-475 BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF GILROY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1971, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from Mrs. Bonnie Baldwin, Library and Culture Commissioner, resigning from said Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Council- man Batrez and carried that Mrs. Baldwin's resignation be accepted with regret. The Mayor requested that Council submit names of citizens interested in replacing Mrs. Baldwin on said commission. City Administrator Wood noted a request from the League of Calif. Cities for the city's support in opposition to A.B. 1057 re: IIRegional Government". Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the City support ABAG and the League of California Cities urging local legislators to oppose said Assembly Bill. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry reported that a request before the County Planning Department for a Conditional Use 3250 Classifica- tion Study Comm i t tee City Dump Charges Minutes-Plan. Po 1 icy Com. S.P. Park A 11 an Meat Co. Proposal Signs City BBQ Po 1 ice Vehicles Permit on the F. V. Hopkins Property (26 acres) adjacent to Lena Avenue and south of the Knepper parcel. He recommended that the Council request said permit be issued with the same stiput1ations and conditions placed upon the Conditional Use Permit for a Quarry on the Knepper Property and that a letter be forwarded to the County Planning Department in this .... regard. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that a letter be forwarded to the County Planning ... Department as recommended by the Director of Public Works-City Engineer in regard to the Conditional Use Permit for a quarry on the F. V. Hopkins property adjacent to Lena Avenue. The Mayor appointed Councilman Duffin, Chairman and Council Members Pate and Silva to a Classification Study of all city supervisory personne 1. ..... ... Councilman Hughan inquired of the'charges in regard to dumping garbage, etc., at the city dump, noting .that he had received a complaint in regard to said charges. City Administrator Wood noted that he would contact the South Valley Refuse Disposal in regard to same. The Mini Minutes of the Planning Policy Committee of Santa Clara County meeting of June 24, 1971, were noted. Representative Pate further explained said minutes, noting that the Grant had been approved for the Housing Element Project and that the ,Open-Space element proposal re- quirement for inclusion in the cities' general plans, had been scheduled for July, 1972. Councilman Batrez inquired of the re-turfing of S. P. Park noted in the monthly reports. Staff noted that said pro~ct was for only pot hole areas of said park. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry informed Council of the proposed schedule of the Allan Meat Co. proposal to locate their plant in the Gilroy area. .. ... Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry reported on the progress in regard to signs located throughout the city in violation of the city ordinance regulating same. Purchasing Agent Reinsch noted that the city barbecue has been scheduled for July 24, 1971. Purchasing Agent Reinsch requested permission to advertise bids for new police vehicles. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried t~t Staff be authorized to adv:ertise bids for city pol ice vehicles as soon as the new 1972 vehicles are avai 1able. Chamber of Com. The Mayor introduced Mr. Paul Baxter,new Secretary-Manager of new Sec1ty- the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce replacing Mr. Roy Westphalinger. Mgr. Adj ournmen t At 10:40 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. .. Resp~'tfully SUbmit~ . s7[fl~,f 'Iun'j: / City Clerk .... 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