Minutes 1971/12/20
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Roll Ca 11
In tro. neW
employee
Minutes
Pub. Hear. re:
Prezoning to
R-l Prop. of
Bo 1-1 enbacher
& Kelton, Inc.
In tro. Ord.
Prezon i ng
said prop.
to R-l
Pub. Hear. re:
Amending Sec.
53.2 (a) (I) (a)
& 53.2 (a) (I)
(b)
Pub.Hear.re:
1971-72 Weed
Abate.Prog.
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December 20, 197-
G i I roy, Ca I i forn i a
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The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was
called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.~
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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
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The Mayor introduced new employee, Norma Wiedeman, Jr.
Clerk-Typist (Parks & Recreation Department).
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Councilman Stout noted that at the December 6, 1971, regular
Counci 1 Meeting he voted I'no" on the motion accepti ng the Publ ic
Employee Trainee Program and classifications for said Program * and
that same was not noted in the minutes of said meeting and further
that it be noted in said minutes that he had requested the motion
regarding turkeys for City Employees be repeated, said motion was not
repeated, and that being the reason that he voted "no" on said motion,
not knowing what he was voting upon.
*(A further check on the tape recording of said meeting indicated that
Counci lman Stout voted "no" on approving the grant for said Publ ic
Employment Program, but was silent in voting "no" on the motion that
the Trainee Program be accepted and classifications as presented be
approved for said Program. however, during Council discussion in regard
to said Trainee Program, Councilman Stout was opposed to same and
desired this to be a part of the record.)
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 1971,
Were approved as mailed, recorded, and clarified by Councilman Stout.
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The Mayor stated that it was the ti e scheduled for a Public
Hearing on the proposal to Prezone to "R_1II 6.7 acres located approxi-
mately 78 feet north of Welburn Avenue, east of and adjacent to Morey
Avenue belonging to Bollenbacher & Kelton, Inc. He asked if there
was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the pro-
posal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Director
of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained the location of said
prezoning proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by
Councilman Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. The
City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance prezoning said property
to "R_l". Motion was made by Counci lman Duffin seconded by Counci 1-
man Silva that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by
title and summary.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on a proposal to amend Section 53.2 (a) (1) (a) and
53.2 (a) (I) (b) of the Zoning Ordinance to require covered parking
for Single Family Dwellings and Duplexes. Director of Public Works-
City Engineer Henry explained said proposal. The Mayor asked if there
was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the pro-
posal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that
the Publ ic Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council on said
proposal. The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance amending
said Section 53.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion was made by Coun-
cilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan that the reading of the
proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and published
by title and summary.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on the, 1971-72 Weed Abatement Program. He asked if
there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the
Program. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion
was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried
that the Public Hearing be closed. Resolution No. 1612 ordering de-
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Res. #1612
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Pub.Hear. re:
Non-con-
forming
signs
Aloha Club
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Garcia's
Pool Room
Cafe
El Charro
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struction of weeds under ~aid 1971-72 Weed Abatement Program was presented.
Motion was made by Counc)lman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan that
the reading of Resolution No. 1612 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1612
RESOLUTION OF TH~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INSTRUCTING THE CHIEF
OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ABATE NUISANCE ARISING OUT OF WEEDS GROWING
UPON LOTS OR IN FRONT OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GILROY AS REQUIRED BY
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 754.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilr9Y at a .
regular meeting,held on the 20th day of December, 1971, by the folJow-
ing vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Duff in, Hughan,
Goodrich
None
Batrez
Pate, Silva, Stout and
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public H~aring on a Non-conforming Sign at the Aloha,Club, 7287
Monterey Street. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained
the legal process required by ordinance for signs to conform to same.
The City Attorney further explained the time in which signs must con-
form to said sign'ordinan~e. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in
the audience wishing to speak in regard to the non-conforming sign at
the Aloha Club location. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made
by Cou~cijman Duffi~ seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that an
extension t9 March I, 1972, be granted for said business to comply with
the Sign Ordinance.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to the Sign Ordinance
regulations.
The ~ayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on a Non-conforming Sign at Garcia's Pool Room Cafe,
7275 Monterey Street. Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry
explained the reason for said non-conforming sign. The Mayor asked if
there was anyone in the audienc~ wishing to speak in regard to th~
,non-conforming sign at Garcia1s Pool Room Cafe location.
Mr. Herman Garcia representing said business addressed the
Council and noted that 90 days extension to make the sign conform to
the ordinance would be sufficient time in order to do same. Mrs.
Garcia inquired if said sign could be used agains~ the building to
conform with said ordinance. It was noted that the original cost of
said sign was $800.00. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that the Publ ic Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and
carried that an extension to March I, 1972 be granted for said business
to comply with the Sign Ordinance.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Publ ic Hearing on a Non-conforming Sign at the El Charro, 7243
Monterey Street. He asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak in regard to said non-conforming sign. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience. Director of Public Works-City Engineer
Henry noted that the owner was contacted and noted that he would con-
form to said Sign Ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin
seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the Publ ic Hearing be
closed. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that an extension to March I, 1972, be granted for
said business to comply with the Sign Ordinance.
The Mayor stated that it was the tirre and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing on a Non-conforming Sign at Victory Market, 7237
Monterey Street. He asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak in regard to said non-conforming si'gn. Mr. Fook Low, owner
of said business addressed the Council and requested an extension for
three (3) years which would be the expiration date of his present
lease. He noted that the value of said sign to be $3,500.00. Motion
was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by C~uncilman Pate and carried
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that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council in
regard to said non-conforming sign. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate that an extension to March 1975 be granted for said business to
comply with the Sign Ordinance. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Counci Iman Pate seconded by Counci Iman Duffin and
carried that an extension to March I, 1972 be granted for said
business to comply with the Sign Ordinance. Counci I Members Stout
and Goodrich voted "no" on the motion.
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Lib. & Cult. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 23, 1971 of
Com. the library & Culture Commission were noted.
Minutes
Rural Fire
Emergency
ca lIs
Sa I a ry
Increases
IIIIlI
Counci I deviated from the regular Agenda in order to hear a
request of Fire Chief Brittain in regard to Gilroy Rural Fire Dis-
trictsl emergency calls.
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Fire Chief Brittain recommended that the Gilroy Fire Depart-
ment dispatch emergency radio calls for the Rural Fire District at
$100.00 per month on an experimental trial basis. Motion was made
by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that
the Gilroy Fire Department be authorized to dispatch emergency radio
calls for the Rural Fire District at $100.00 per month on an experi-
mental trial basis as recommended.
City Administrator Wood presented and recommended Merit Step
Salary Increases for the following City employees: a. Kenneth Maxwell,
Patrolman, Range 31, from Step IIB" $805. to Step "C" $846., b. U. Pat
Deleon, Patrolman, Range 31, from Step "A" $767. to Step "B" $805.,
c. Francisco Castro, Uti I ity Man, Range 26 from Step "D" $696. to
Step IIEII $731. to become effective January 1,1972. Motion was made
by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the
Merit Step Salary Increases for Kenneth Maxwell, Patrolman; U. Pat
DeLeon, Patrolman; and Francisco Castro, Uti lity Man to become effec-
tive January I, 1972 be approved as recommended.
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Flood Control A Report on Flood Control Districts' Rights of Ways Dedica-
Dist. tion Policies was presented. Council tabled action on same to await
Rights of a recommendation from the Inter-City Counci I on said matter.
Ways Dedi-
ca t i on
Po I i ci es
Street Tree A Report on Street Tree Survey within the City of Gilroy was
Survey presented. Discussion was had by Council in regard to said report.
Counci I tabled action on same to discuss the feasibility of said pro-
posed Street Tree Maintenance Program at the 1972-73 Budget sessions.
Topics
Agreement
Commission
appoint-
ments
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented a
Topics Agreement between the City of Gilroy and the City of Campbd
for Exchange of Funds and requested approval of same. Motion was
made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried
that said Topics Agreement be approved and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
The Mayor noted Commissioners I terms expIring January 1, 1972
for reappointment for a full term to expire January 1, 1976. Motion
was rrade by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that Richard Young and Pearl Eckard be reappointed to the Library and
Culture Commission for a full term of four (4) years to expire January
I, 1976.
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The Mayor noted that Commissioner Sylvain LeDeit, Jr. term
expires January I, 1972 and that he has declined a reappointment to
said Commission.
, Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
~ilva and carried that John V. Vasquez be reappointed to the Parks &
Recreation Commission for a full term of four (4) years to expire
January I, 1976. The Mayor noted that a replacement for Commissioner
Le Deit, Jr. would be made at the next regular Counci I Meeting.
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Motion was ma.de by Counci lman Stout seconded byCouoci lman Silva and
carried that William Childers and Guadalupe Aceves, Jr. be reappointed to
the Planning Commission for a full term of four (4) years to expire January
I, 1976.
Res.#1613 Resolution No. 1613 Establishing Fees for Processing Statements and
re:State .Maps fi led with the State BCE rd of Equal ization regarding Annexations,
Bd. of Detachments, Special Districts, etc. was presented by the City Attorney.
Equal. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Counci Iman Silva that
Annex.,etc Resolution No. 1613 be adopted.
fees.
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RESOLUTIDN NO. 1613
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
FEES FOR PROCESSING STATEMENTS AND MAPS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 54900,
ET SEQ., OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and Goodrich.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez.
The City Attorney was instructed to determine from the State Board
of Equalization the double fee provision and what it represents in regard
to sa i d fees.
KOA Annex. A letter from Karnan Associates, Inc. was presented in regard to
request annexation of property located on North Monterey Highway for KOA Camp-
ground. D.iscuss ion was had. Motion was made by Counci lman Pate seconded
by Councilman Hughan and carried that Council reaffirm its previous action
to deny the request for annexation on the basis that the City does not
look with favor on annexation of this area for the proposed use at this
time. Councilmen Duffin and Stout voted "no" on the motion.
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Temporary
Trai ler-
Wheeler
Hos p.
Cons t.
site
A request of Rudolph Sletten, Inc. for Temporary Use of Two (2)
Trailers at the Wheeler Hospital Addition Project was presented. Motion
was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Counci lman Pate and carried that
Rudolph Sletten, Inc. request for Temporary use of two (2) trailers at
the Wheeler Hospital Addition Project be granted.
W.S.P.Truck- A Damage Claim from W.S.P. Trucking, Inc. was presented. Motion
ing was made by Counci lman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried
Claim that said claim be denied and referred to the City's Insurance Carrier
and the City Attorney.
S.C.Co.Plan. The minutes of the Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee
Policy Meeting of November 18, 1971 were noted.
Com.Meet.
Air Pollu- An Air Pollution Glossary was presented and noted.
tion
Glossary
City Water A letter Report by the State on City Water System Faci lities was
Sys.Faci- presented and noted.
1 i t t es
Flooding
Monterey
Hwy.
N. Councilman Stout inquired of a solution to the problem of the
excess water south of Ronan Avenue on the west side of Monterey Highway,
flooding the area. Council referred same to Staff to determine if the
service station business that is creating the excess water could connect
to the Sanitary Sewer Line at said location.
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Youth Center City Administrator Wood noted that Mr. Tony Garcia has req~ested
Director that he be on the next regular Council Meeting agenda in regard to a Youth
Center.
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Xmas Hi II Park:s & Recreatio~ Director Ayer noted receipt of an Archi teet
Assoc. Award for Christmas Hi II Park Project.
Maciel Bros. Discussion was had in regard to the automotive service
business owned by Maciel Bros. on North Monterey Street becoming a
junk yard which is in violation of the Ordinance. Motion was made
by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that
the City Attorney proceed with legal action to have Maciel Bros. comply
with the local ordinances.
Farmer's Creek City Administrator Wood noted a proposed change in the name of
name change Farmer's Creek to Gavilan ~reek. Council requested that the College be
to Gavilan informed of same and determine if they had any objection to said name
Creek change. The City Attorney noted that he would determine same from
Gavilan College Board of Trustees and report back to the Counci I in this
regard at the next regular CouncJl Meeting.
Parking Problem Counci lman Silva reported that he had received several complaints
at Wheeler from residents on the east sid~ of the Hospital complaining of people park-
Hospital ing in front of their homes when using the hospital.
Golf Course
Ca retaker
The Mayor requested that a letter be forwarded Mr. Vernon Brown
conveying the City Counci ls' thanks for his 17 years of service working
with the City through the Golf Course operation.
The Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmasl
Adjournment
At 10:47 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting~
Respectfully submitted,
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