Minutes 1971/10/04
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Minutes
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So. Co. Youth
Dev. Ctr.
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October 4, 1971
Gilroy, Cal ifornia
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: Fred P. Batrez, George T. Duffin, John
Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout, and Norman B.
Goodrich.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 20, 1971,
were approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor noted a letter from the South County Youth Development
Program Center, 7484 Monterey Street, appeal ing the decision of the Plan-
ning Commissionls denial of a use permit. Motion was made by Councilman
Batrez seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried setting October 18, 1971,
for a hearing date.
Lib. & Cult. Com. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
Meeting September 7, 1971, were reviewed noting that during August, 1971, cir-
9/7/71 cuI at ion was 7,339 as compared to 7,002 for August of 1970.
P.& R. Com.
Meeting
9/16/71
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Monthly
Reports
Disbursements
Emerg.Employ.
Act of 1971
Wm.Lyon Dev.
G i 1 roy Mdws.
PUD
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
September 16, 1971, were reviewed noting the Commission re-affirmed its
previous recommendation for acquisition of the proposed Eastside Park
site; further recommending that a minimum of 4.1 acres be acquired and
suggesting that the City purchase the entire 9.5 acres. City Administra-
,tor Wood noted that the City cou 1 d not proceed with. the acqu i s i ton of
the park site until a letter to proceed is received from H.U.D. H.U.D.
has advised that they would attempt to get this authorization to the City
by mid-November.
The Summary of the Monthly Reports for August, 1971, was noted.
The Report of Di sbursements from September 1, 1971, through
September 30, 1971, was noted.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch reported that the City had
been granted $19,676 under the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 and
requested authorization to execute an agreement with the County enabling
the City to participate in this program. Discussion was had.
City Administrator Wood explained that these funds would be used,
hopefully, to fill the two (2) allocated positions for Fireman. It was
noted that individuals hired under this program would be permanently em-
ployed after the two-year grant is up. The City Administrator explained
that this is the first program of this type directed specifically to
citie~ needs rather than a work-tr~ ning program, and that the City sets
the standards for positions to be filled.
Councilman
plus personnel.
tions are filled
to be fi lIed.
Stout questioned the possibi.1ity of hiring from sur-
City Administrator Wood explained that if these posi-
from another department, then that vacancy would have
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the agreement with the County be approved and authorized
the City Administrator to execute same.
Co. City Administrator Wood presented a Tentative Map of Gilroy
Meadows, as submitted by William Lyon Development Company, for a Planned
Unit Development on North Church Street and explained the stipulation
regarding monolithic curbs and sidewalks, and corner s,ite clearance.
(Councilman Stout declared himself absent from this discussion). Dis-
cussion was had in reference to parking areas at end of cul-de-sacs.
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Amend. to
PERS Con-
tract
Ord. #937
100F Ave.
Pkg. bet.
Forest &
Murray
Ord. #938
Change of Grade
Mesa Rd.
Ord. #939
Eastside Pk.
acquisi-
tion
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and
carried that the plans for the Tentative Map of Gilroy Meadows be ap-
proved as submitted.
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City Administrator Wood presented Ordinance No. 937 Authorizing
Amendment to Contract between City Council and Board of Administration
of California ~ublic Emp10yeesl Retirement System. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman SLIva and carried that Ordinance
No. 937 be adopted and the reading be waived.
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ORDINANCE NO. 937
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE C I TV COUNC I L AND THE BOARD OF '- ...
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEESI RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 4th day of October, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodrich.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 938 Amendi.ng Section
15.69 of the Gilroy City Code to Provide for One-Hour Parking on the
North Side of I.O.O.F. Avenue between Forest Street and Murray Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva and
carried that Ordinance No. 938 be adopted and the reading be waived.
ORDINANCE NO. 938
AN ORDJNANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 15.69 OF THE GILROY
CITY CODE SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ONE HOUR PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
I.O.O.F. AVENUE BETWEEN FOREST STREET AND MURRAY AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 939 Ordering Change
and Modification of Grade on Mesa Road. Motion was made by Councilman
Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that Ordinance No. 939
be adopted and the reading be waived.
ORDINANCE NO. 939
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING A CHANGE AND
MODIFICATION OF ~RADE ON MESA ROAD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 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 Mayar noted that a decision should be made by Council regard-
ing the City's position on acquiring a park site for the proposed East-
side Park. Discussion was had as to whether the City should attempt to
develop another park until the Northside Park is completed. Councilman
Pate noted that a committment had been made to the community for a park ...
on the east side of the City. Councilman Duffin commented that the City
had limited funds and noted that the east side has the high school grounds,...
swimming pool, Eliot School playground, and Forest Street Playground,
for recreational purposes. Planning Commissioner Stephenson addresseed
the Council urging that Council start the park project on the eastside by
the purchase of, or an option to purchase, the parcel for said park.
He also noted the possibility of the school district not allowing the
City the continued use of school grounds for recreation purposes.
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Discussion was had regarding the purchase of the entire 9.5 acres
or the 4.1 acre portion thereof. Motion was made by Councilman Pate ~
seconded by Councilman Batrez and carried that the City re-affirm its
previous position to proceed with the request for a grant for acquisi-
tion of 4.1 acres to develop Eastside Park.
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City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Peninsula
Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) requesting the City's support for a low
cost public spay and neuter clinic for pets. Discussion was had. It
was suggested that the City obtain more specific information before
taking any position on this matter.
Kentwood Dev. Co. City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Kentwood Develop-
req. extn.-of ment Company requesting a twelVe-month extension on R-3 Zoning '(Sec.49)
R3 Zoning as set forth under Resolution No. 1512. Discussion was had regarding
losing the effect of the one-year development stipulation by granting
the extens ion. Motion was made by Counci lman Duffin seconded by Counci 1-
man Hughan and carried that a six-(6) month exten~ on of the R-3 zoning
as set forth under Resolution No. 1512 be granted to Kentwood Development
Company.
Pacheco Pass
Proj. R tee
#152
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Mr. H. Trekel1
requesting the City's position on the proposed routes for Pacheco Pass
Freeway Project, Route 152, as presented by the Division of Highways at
an informational meeting held on August 25, 1971, namely, which of the
proposals the City favors. It was noted that it was too early for the
City to take a position in this regard and deferred action until further
information is obtained from the State.
SCCAPO req. re: City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Santa Clara County
Res. for off- Association of Planning Officials for Council's action on Joint Cities-
site sub. & County policy in reference to off-site subdivision directional signs and
adv. signs off-site advertising signs adjacent to county expressways. Discussion
Res. #1596 was had. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
& 1597 Batrez and carried that Resolution No. 1596 estab1 ishing a policy for
joint city-county off-site subdivision directional signs be adopted and
the reading be waived.
S.C.Co. Plan.
Po 1. Com.
9/23/71
S.C.Co. Plan.
D~pt.
News 1 e tter
S.C.Co. Flood
Control &
Water D i st.
Sewer Study
Sprinkler Syst.
Golf Course
RESOLUTION NO. 1596
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY FOR JOINT CITIES - COUNTY POLICY RE-
GARDING OFF SITE SUBIDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 1597
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY FOR JOINT CITIES - COUNTY POLICY
REGARDING OFF SITE ADVERTISING SIGNS ADJACENT TO COUNTY EXPRESSWAYS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED tnis 4th day of October, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodrich
COUNCI L MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Planning Policy Com-
mittee Meeting of September 23, 1971, were noted.
The Bi-Monthly Newsletters of the Santa Clara County Planning
Department, August and September, 1971, were noted.
A letter from the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water Con-
servation District in reference to Design Work on Llagas Creek Project
. was noted.
Councilman Hughan inquired as to the progress of the sewer study.
City Administrator Wood noted that the consultants are still studying
same.
Councilman Duffin noted that the 1nstallation of the sprinkler
system at the Golf Course frequently appears on the Parks and Recreation
Department's Monthly Report and was advised that this work is being done
on a piece by piece basis so as not to disrupt the players.
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Spec. Ref.
re: Allan
Meat Pkg.
Plant
Closing Out
Sale
Purcb.of (3)
Pol ice
Vehicles
State Rte.#152
Pacheco Pass
E~c. City Admipistrator Wood presented an Argument in Favor of the
pre-zoning for the James Allan Meat Packing. Plant to be submitted with
the Sample Ballot for the November 23, 1971, Special Referendum Election.
After Councills review, it was suggested that parts of the Argument be
revised and a copy of same mailed to each Councilmember for review.
Councilmen Pate and Silva stated that they had been contacted
by the managers of Rocca's Department Store who stated they do not anti-
cipate being able to close out before the 90-day limit of their "C10sing
Out Sale'. license expires. The City Attorney read Sec. 13.40.6 of the
City Code noting that only one such license can be issued to any firm
or individual in a twelve-month period.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch noted that the 1972 vehicle specifica-
tions are now available and further noted that $7,700 has been budgeted
for the purchase of three (3) police vehicles. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Stout and carried authorizing
the City to go to bid for three (3) police vehicles. Discussion was had
noting that it would cost the City $3~064 per vehicle under the State
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
Mr. Howard Trekell addressed the Council in reference to alter-
nate routes for Pacheco Pass Freeway Project - Route 152. Council re-
affirmed its previous decision.
Sewer Fee Chgs. Mr. Larry Frisone addressed the Council in reference to the in-
crease in summer sewer fees and questioned the possibility of some type
of rel ief or rebate on these charges. Discussion was had.
Inter-City
Council Meet.
9/7/71
Adjournment
The Inter-City Council Meeting of Thursday, October 7, 1971,
was noted. The Mayor .stressed the importance of the City being weel-repre-
sented as a Safety Award was being presented to the City of Gilroy.
City Administrator Wood noted that Gilroy will be hosting the
Inter-City Council Meeting for the month of November.
Planning Commissioner Dale Stephenson introduced his daughter,
Carol Ann, who is a Gavilan College student.
At 9:40 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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