Minutes 1972/01/17
Roll Call
Intro. new
employees
Minutes
Pub.Hear.re:
Sign Ord.
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January 17, 1972
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called
to order by His Hono~ 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 Mayor introduced the following new employees: Clarence
Alves, Utility Man I (Sts. & Sewer Department); Morris McHenry, Jr.
and Arturo R. Amaro, Firemen Apprentices; John R. Jeske, Engineering
Tra~nee; Ruben C. Sanchez and George L. Steer, Jr., Police Patrolmen
Tr~ nees; Albert Frugoli, Salvador Romero and Merced Salinas, Utility
Men Trainees (Parks Dept.)
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 20,
1971 were approved as corrected noting that Councilman Stout made the
motion in regard to granting an extension to March 1975 for Victory
Market to comply with the Sign Ordinance, rather than Councilman Pate
as stated in said minutes.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 3,
1972 were approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing on a Non-conforming Sign at the A & W Drive-In,
7301 Monterey Street. Director of Public Works-City Engineer explained
said non-conforming sign. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak in regard to the non-conforming sign at the
A & W Drive-In location. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Hughan and carried that the Publ ic Hearing be closed. Discussion was
had by Council in regard to said non-conforming sign and in regard to
the City's Sign Ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Stout that
there be a moratorium on sign compl iances as to the City's enforcing
the Sign Ordinance to March 1975. Said motion died for lack of a
second.
A & W Drive In Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Duffin and carried that an extension to March 1, 1972 be granted for
the A & W Drive-In business to comply with the Sign Ordinance.
Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion.
Swiss Club
Councilman Stout suggested that the cost of removing the
signs that do not comply with said Sign Ordinance should be at the
City's expense.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing on a Non-conforming Sign at Swiss Club Cafe,
7355 Monterey Street. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry
explained said non-conforming sign. The Mayor asked if anyone in the
audience wished to speak in regard to the non-conforming sign at the
Swiss Club Cafe location. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made
by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that
an extension to March 1, 1972 be granted for said busineess to comply
with the Sign Ordinance. Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion.
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New G i 1 roy
Bakery
O.K. Card Room
Gilroy Hotel
Mi 1 ias Hotel
Ronan Ave. 71-6
Annex.
Res. #1614
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Publ ic Hearing on a non-conforming sign at the New Gilroy Bakery,
7373 Monterey Street. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry
explained said non-conforming sign. Th~ Mayor asked if there was any-
one in the audience wishing to speak for the non-conforming sign. Mr.
William Pirozzoli, representing said business addressed the Council
and inquired about said non-conforming sign. He was informed that
the sign advertising said business would be required to be placed on
the front of the building and that the incidental sign advertising a
minor product wouid be required to be removed from the premises. Motion
was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried
that the Publ ic Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan
seconded by Councilman Batrez and carried that an extension to March 1,
1972 be granted for said business to comply with the Sign Ordinance.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Publ ic Hearing on a non-conforming sign at the O. K. Card Room, 7377
Monterey Street. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained
said non-conforming sign. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for the non-conforming sign. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the Public Hearing
be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Council-
man Silva and carried that an extension to March 1, 1972 be granted for
said business to comply with the Sign Ordinance.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a public hearing on a non-conforming sign at the Gilroy Hotel, 7363
Monterey Street. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained
said non-conforming sign. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for the non-conforming sign. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman
Duffin seconded by Councilman Batrez and carried that the public hearing
be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that an extension to March 1, 1972 be granted for
said business to comply with the Sign Ordinance. Councilman Stout voted
IIno" on the motion.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a public hearing on a non-conforming sign at the Milias Hotel, 7397
Monterey Street. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained
said non-conforming sign. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for the non-conforming sign. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience. Discussion was had by Council in
regard to said non-conforming sign. Staff noted that this public hearing
did not include the removal of the marquee. Motion was made by Council-
man Batrez seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Public Hear-
ing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that an extension to March 1, 1972 be granted for said
business to comply with the Sign Ordinance. Councilman Stout voted "noll
on' the motion.
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It was noted that a Petition had been received from property
owners requesting annexation of uninhabited territory containing 2.299
acres, located on the southerly side of Ronan Avenue between Wren Avenue
and Church Street to be known as I'Ronan Avenue No. 71-6 Annexation to
the City of Gilroyll. City Administrator Wood explained the location of
said proposed annexation. The City Attorney presented and explained
Resolution No. 1614 setting March 6, 1972, as a public hearing on said
annexation proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1614 be waived and
that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1614
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RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF GILROY OF
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED IIRONAN AVENUE
ANNEXATION 71-6 TO THE CITY OF GILROylI AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING OF' PROTESTS THERETO.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1972, by the following
vote:
AYES:
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COUNCILMEMBERS:
Batrez, Duffin, Hughan,
and Goodrich
None
None
Pate, Silva, Stout
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Stop Sign req.
4th & Prince-
vall e
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Plan. Com.
Report
1/6/72
Salary Merit
Increases
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A Petition from the residents of Fourth and Princevalle
Streets was presented requesting a stop sign at said intersection. A
report in regard to said matter from Chief of Police Laizure was pre-
sented recommending not to install stop signs at said intersection. Mr.
Charles Robitsch, resident, addressed the Council and further explained
the residents' reasoning for requesting stop signs at the stated inter-
section. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Hughan and recommendation that no stop signs be installed at said inter-
section at this time. Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion.
Council requested that a copy of the Chief of Police's report be for-
warded to the petitioners.
The Report of the Planning Commission's regular meeting of
January 6, 1972 was noted. Councilman Stout inquired of the condition
on the Use Permit requiring the buildings proposed for First and Hanna
Streets to have Hip and Valley Shake Roofs rather than the original plans
showing flat roofs.
City Administrator Wood recommended approval of the following
Merit Step Salary Increases for City Employees: Harold Lawrence, Fireman,
Range 30 from Step IIB" $ 767 to Step "C" $805; Joseph Romeo, F i reman-
Engineer, Range 31, from Step IIC11 $864 to Step "D" $888; Jesse Dimas
and Michael Light, Utilitymen I (Parks & Recreation Department), Range
24 from Step IIDII $631 to Step "CII $663; Richard Piedmont, Water Foreman,
Range 31.5 from Step IIA" $786 to Step IIB" $825; and Anastasio Rojas,
Uti 1 ityman I (Streets and Sewer Department), Range 24, from Step IIDII
$631 to Step IIEII $663 to become effect i ve February 1, 1972. Mot i on
was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that the Merit Step Salary Increases for the recommended employees be
approved to become effective Febuuary 1, 1972.
Councilman Stout inquired as to the percentage of City employees
not granted their merit step increases. City Administrator Wood noted
that approximately 5% are deferred from time to time.
Meet & Confer City Administrator Wood requested a decision in regard to
Councilman participation in the Meet and Confer process. Discussion
was had in regard to said matter. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez
seconded by Councilman Stout and carried~that no council member be a
member of the Meet and Confer Committee. Councilman Duffin voted IInoll
on the motion.
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Golf Course
Operat ion
Master Sewage
Plan for S.C.
Co. (Regional)
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report and
recommendation in regard to the annual payment from the Golf Course
operator. Motion 'was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Hughan and carried that the $766.20 settlement be accepted as recom-
mended for the Golf Course operator's annual payment as an off-set to
operator for prior joint payment and non-maintenance projects. Council-
man Stout suggested that the Golf Course Annual Report run concurrently
with the City's fiscal year. Staff noted that this would not be probable.
A Summary Report of Consoer-Townsend on the Master Sewerage
Plan for South Santa Clara County was presented and explained by Mr.
Carl Harris, representative. Discussion was had by Council in regard
to said report. Mr. Harris suggested that the City of Gilroy and City
of Morgan Hill select a date to meet with Consoer-Townsend on said draft
of the Master Plan for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal to the Year
1995 as presented.
660 Grant Funding City Administrator Wood presented a Report in regard to 660
re: Reg. Grant Funding for the Regional Sewerage Treatment Plant Facil ities
Sewer Treat. recommending that application for same be submitted for 1972-73 rather
Plant Facili- than 1973-74. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council-
ties man Silva and carried that the City request the Water Qual ity Control
Board reschedule application for said Grant Funds in 1972-73.
Materials Storage City Administrator Wood presented a request of the County of
Site(S.C.Co.) Santa Clara to lease city property fora materials storage site in the
amount of $75.00 per month. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan
seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the City enter into a
Lease Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for a materials storage
site as recommended.
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Res. #1615 re:
10th St. Imp.
Dist. 70-4
Amended
Assm't
Res. #1616 re:
S. Chestnut
St. Extn.
Pro j. 67- 1
Amended
Assm't
Res. #1617 re:
TOPICS Funds
Transfer to
City of
Campbe 11
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented a
Resolution Directing Making of Amended Assessment No. 17 re: Tenth St.
Improvement District Project 1970-4 setting February 22, 1972 as a pub-
1 ic hearing date for said amendment. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Batrez that the reading of Resolution No. 1615
be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1615
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE: CERTAIN ASSESS-
MENTS UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 1517 OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF
INTENTION - TENTH STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1970-4 .,.
ASSESSMENT NO. 17.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1972 by the following vote: ~
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodrich
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Director of Public Works-City Engineer presented a
Resolution Directing Making of Amended Assessment No.6 re: South
Chestnut Street Extension Project 1967-1 setting February 22, 1972 as
a public hearing date for said amendment. Motion was made by Council-
man Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution
No. 1616 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1616
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE: CERTAIN ASSESS-
MENTS UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 1110 OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF
INTENTION - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION PROJECT NO. 1967-1 - CITY OF
GILROY - ASSESSMENT NO. 6/
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1972, by the following votee:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodrich
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ....
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented a
Resolution transferring Gilroy's Topics Apportionment to the City of
Campbell. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 1617 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1617
RESOLUTION TO ASSIGN TOPICS FUNDS APPORTIONMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL TOPICS FUNDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and
Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Santa Teresa Blvd. The opening of the new section of Santa Teresa Boulevard was
Opening noted to be set for Thursday, January 20, 1972 at noon. Council members
available noted that they would attend same.
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American Cancer A Request of the American Cancer Society for waiver of the
Society Solici-local solicitation permit for April 24 - May 2, 1972 was presented. ...
tation Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Stout and
carried that waiver of said solicitation permit be granted.
Girl Scouts
Solicitation
A Request of the Santa Clara County Girl Scouts for waiver
of the local solicitation permit for their Cookie Sale of February 25
Mary 6, 1972 was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez
seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that waiver of solicitation
permit be granted.
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Legisladve
Re-appor-
tionment
New Born
Christians
so 1 i c i ta-
tion
S.C.Co. So.
Zone Flood
Control
Adv. Com.
S.C.Co. Trans.
Policy Com.
Stone & Young-
berg
St. Hwy Funds
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A letter from Lt. Governor E. Reinecke in regard to Cal ifornia
Reapportionment Commission Plan for Legislative Reapportionment was
noted.
A request of New Born Christians for waiver of the local soli-
citation permit to solicit canned goods for St. Joseph's Welfare Center
on January 22, 1972 was presented. Discussion was had in regard to
said organization. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by
Councilman Pate and carried that waiver of said solicitation permit be
granted.
The Minutes of the Santa Clara County South Zone Flood Control
Advisory Committee Meeting of October 28, 1971 were noted.
The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Transportation Policy
Committee Meeting of December 8, 1971 were noted.
The Municipal Financing Letter No. 36 of Stone & Youngberg
was noted.
A letter from the State Highway Commission was presented -in
regard to State Diversion of Highway Funds to Other Uses.
Boundary Agree. A letter from the local Area Formation Commission was pre-
sented in regard to the City's Boundary Agreement.
Legislati"e
Hot Li ne
Publ ication
Inter-City
Council Staff
cost appor-
tionment
Util ity Tax
The January 14, 1972 Issue of the Legislative Hot Line was
presented and noted.
City Administrator Wood noted that the City's objection to the
Inter-City Council new Staff cost apportionments was referred to their
next meeting as no. one representing the City was present at the last
regular Inter-City Council Meeting.
Councilman Hughan requested that the Utility Tax Revenues be
included on the monthly reports to the Council.
State Board of The City Attorney explained the State Board of Equalization's
Equal. Annex., requirement of double fee in regard to the Map Filing costs, recently
etc. fees adopted by the Council.
Police Patrol-
man candidate
St. Signs
Bldg. Codes
City Administrator Wood recommended hiring a Police Patrolman
candidate at Step IICII in Range 31. Motion was made by Counci lman Duffin
seconded by Cou~cilman Hughan and carried that the candidate for Police
Patrolman recommended be hired at Step "CII in Range 31.
Councilman Pate noted progress in installation of the new
street signs.
Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry noted that Staff
is proposing updating the Building Codes to conform to the latest
Un i form Codes.
f Disaster Drill Assistant City Administrator Reinsch reported on a Civil Defense
Disaster Drill held January 17, 1972 in the Wheeler Auditorium.
Plan. Com. Rep. The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commission representative
DeBell.
Gav.College Students The Mayor welcomed students from Gavilan College present in the
audience.
Adj ou rnmen t
At 10:13 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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