Minutes 1972/04/03
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Minutes
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Gi lroy, California
Apri 1 3, 1972
The Regular Meeting of the Gi lroy 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 March 20, 1972 were
approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on the proposal to vacate the most northerly ten feet of
Casey Street between Swanston Lane and one hundred feet easterly of the
Southern Pacific Railroad Right of Way. Staff explained the location of
said proposed abandonment of said portion of Casey Street. The Mayor
asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in regard to
said proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion
was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Counci lman Pate and carried
that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Sj lva.and carried that an ordinance vacating the
most northerly ten feet of Casey Street between Swanston Lane and one
hundred feet easterly of the Southern Pacific Railroad Right of Way be
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introduced, the reading waived and that it be published by title and summary.
Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place schedu.led .for a
Zon.Amend. Public Hearing on the proposal to amend the zoning ordinance to include
to include under Conditional Use Permits, On-Sale Liquor in Sections 32.2 and 33.2.
On-Sale The City Attorney explained the Planning Commissionsl recommendation in
Liquor regard to said amendment. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
under Con- audience. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Counci lman
ditional Hughan and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had
Use Permits in regard to said amendment by Council. Motion was made by Councilman
Hughan seconded by Counci lman Duffin and carried that an ordinance be
introduced to amend the Zoning Ordinance to include On-Sale Liquor under
Conditional Use Permits in Sections 32.2 and 33.2, that the reading be
waived and that it be publ ished by title and summary.
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Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
rezoning Public Hearing on a Rezoning request of Dale Fellows from I-Z to R-3
ape of D. located on the north side of Ronan Avenue approximately 500 feet west of
Fellows Monterey Street, containing 18,000 sq. ft. Secretary of the Planning
Ronan Ave. Commission Henry explained the Planning Commissionsl recommendation that
said property be rezoned R-2. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in
the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. Mr.
Courtland Rush, representing the property OWner and applicant requested
Council to consider allowing construction of two triplexes on said pro-
perty. Staff noted that the zoning for two triplexes would be R-3.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and
carried that the Public Hearing be continued to April 17, 1972 and -that.
said matter be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recom-
mendation on same.
Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Milias Public Hearing on a Non-conforming sign at the Milias Hotel, 7397 Monterey
Hotel Street, owner Federal Sign and Signal Corp., San Jose. Director of Public
Sign Works-City Engineer Henry explained said non-conforming sign. The Mayor
asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in regard to
said non-conforming sign.
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Mr. Jacques R. Welden, Attorney representing the owner of said
sign at the Milias Hotel and other downtown merchants, addressed the
Counci 1 objecting to the Sign Ordinance, declaring same to be unconsti-
tutional. Motion was made by Counci lman Hughan seconded by Counci lman
Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that an exten-
sion to May 1, 1972 be granted for the Mi lias Hotel Sign to comply with
the Sign Ordinance. Councilman Stout recommended that Counci 1 declare a
moratorium to March 1975 on the Cityls Sign Ordinance regulations. Coun-
cilman Stout voted "no" on the motion granting an extension of May 1,
1972 for the Milias Hotel Sign to comply with the ordinance.
P. & R. Com. The Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of March
Report 21, 1972 was presented by City-Administrator Wood. Councilman Stout re-
quested Council notification of all Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings.
Monthly Report The Summary of the Monthly Reports of February 1972 was presented.
Feb. 1972 Councilman Hughan suggested removal of the Utility Tax info on the monthly
report; Councilman Stout requested that same be provided on said report
for at least a twelve month period.
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Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from March 1st through March 31, 1972
was presented and noted.
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5 P r i n g C 1 ea n-
Up Week May 1-7,
Res.#1636 sented.
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City Administrator Wood presented a Report on Spring Clean-Up Week,
1972. Resolution No. 1636 Declaring Spring Clean-Up Week was pre-
Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva
reading of Resolution No. 1636 be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1636
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROCLAIMING GILROY SPRING
CLEAN-UP WEEK.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by t~e Counci 1 of the City of Gilroy, County of Santa
Clara, State of California, on this 3rd day of April, 1972, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BATREZ, HUGHAN, DUFFIN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and
-- GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bicycle A Report on Bicycle Safety Education Program was presented and
Safety further explained by Chief of Police Laizure.
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Program
~ Gavi Ian A Request from Gavi Ian National Bank was presented to be named as
Natll. one of the Cityls depositories. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded
Bank by Counci lman Silva and carried that Gavilan National Bank be one of the four
Depositories for the City and use of same to be determined by the Director of
Finance. Councilman Duffin abstained from voting on same, due to the fact he
is a member of the Bankls Board of Directors.
Drug Abuse- Mr. James Zizzo, addressed the Council in regard to South County Drug
Preven- Abuse Prevention Society, Inc. requesting approximately $4,000.00 from the
tion City for,said program. Mr. Chuck Wall, Executive Director of Pathway Society
Program and Mr. Al Addy, Vice-President of said Society addressed the Council in
regard to said Drug Abuse Prevention Program for the South County. Motion was
made by Counci lman Hughan seconded by Councilman Batrez that the City endorses
the Drug Abuse-Prevention Program as presented noting that the matter of funds
from the City would be considered at the next budget sessions for the 1972-
73 Budget.
Mr. Don Chesbro addressed the Counci 1 and opposed the location of a
Drug Abuse Center in the Downtown area.
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County-wide A letter from the Board of Supervisors was presented requesting
consoli- eounci Is' opinion of consolidation on a county-wide basis for Santa Clara
tion County. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman
Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that Council opposes the
matter of consolidation on a county-wide basis on the basis that previously
the City studied a consolidation with Morgan Hi 11 and San Martin which appears
more appropriate; further that the City is concerned about South County and
that the cities are attempting to achieve this continuity through agencies
such as the County Planning Policy Committee, etc.
Bonanza Days I A request from Gi lroy Bonanza Days for a Parade Permit on June 24,
Parade 1972 ~as presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
& Barbe- Hughan that the. reading of Resolution No. 1637 be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1637
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO PERMIT A PARADE WITHIN THE
CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of Apri 1, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BATREZ, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Mr. Don Chesbro addressed the Council requesting Police Protection in
the alleys of the buildings fronting Monterey Street during the Bonanza Days
parade to prevent people from climbing on the roofs of said buildings.
City Administrator Wood further noted a request of the Bonanza Days'
Committee to use Christmas Hill Park for their annual barbecue on June 25, 1972.
MotioQ was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Si lva and carried
that Bonanza Days I Committee request-for use of Christmas Hill Park facilities
for their annual barbecue be approved on the same basis as the previous year.
S.C.Co.Plan. The Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Pianning Policy Committee
Policy meeting of March 23, 1972 were noted.
Com.Meet.
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TOPICS
G i 1 roy Com-
munity
Center
Intergovern-
mental
Calendar
GHS Boos ter
Band
A letter from the State of California, Department of Public Works
in regard to TOPICS Allocations was noted.
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A commu~ication from the Gi lroy Community Center was noted in
regard to their recent activities.
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The Intergovernmental Calendar for Santa Clara County, April 1972
was noted.
City Administrator Wood presented a request from the Gi lroy High
School Band Booster Club for use of Fourth and Fifth Streets for a
Carnival on April 30, 1972. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin
seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the request be granted
subject to Staff to determine if the High School has sufficient liability
insurance for said occasion.
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Temporary Trailer City Administrator Wood presented a request from Mrs. Oscar Mills
for temporary use of a trailer to be located at 390 Leavesley Road for
caretakers living quarters at the Arco Service Station. Discussion was
had in regard to said matter. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez to
grant a 30 day Temporary Trailer Permit at said location. Motion died
for lack of a second. Motion was made by Counci lman Pate seconded by
,Councilman Duffin and carried that the request for a temporary trailer
permit at 390 Leavesley Road be denied.
Elks Lodge
property
City Administrator Wood reported that the City Attorney advised
him that the Elks Lodge property was detached from the City at the time
the deed for said property was recorded approximately. two years ago,
since said City property was non-contiguous to the City Limits and that
a refund of City property taxes in the amount of $1,559.26 would be in
order upon receipt of a claim for same by the Elks Lodge. It was further
noted that the Elks have been paying in-city water rates from the time
the deed was recorded and that they will be required to pay outside city
limits rates from said date.
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Annex. apps. City Administrator Wood reported that annexation applications had
been filed with LAFCO for"Murray Avenue No.1 Annexation 71-811 and IICastle-
wood Park Annexation 72-211, and noted the locations of said proposed annexa-
tions.
San Felipe Proj. City Administrator Wood noted reports received from Counci lman Hays
of San Jose and the Sierra Club in opposition to the San Fel ipe Project.
Council Members noted receipt of said information.
Legislative Bil Is City Administrator Wood noted eleven (11) pending bills presently
before the Legis lature. Counci lman Pate suggested that Counci 1 review
same and express opinions if any in opposition to the League of California
Cities recommendations at the next Counci 1 Meeting.
Flood Control
works-Uvas
Carnadero
Creek
City Administrator Wood noted a meeting on April 13, 1972 at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers with the Department of Army Engineers in
regard to Flood Control Works on the Uvas-Carnadero Creek and request for
two (2) Council and Planning Commission representatives for the City.
The Mayor appointed Couci lmen Duffin and Silva and Alternate Counci lman
5 tou t.
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Building Codes Councilman Hughan reported that the Bui lding Code Committee of
the Counci 1 and Staff has scheduled a meeting for later this week and
would report to Council at the next regular Council Meeting.
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Water Study Councilman Hughan reported on the Water Study Meeting of March
30, 1972. City Administrator Wood further reported on same.
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Transportation Counci lman Stout noted that Mr. Bill Wilson of the Transportation
proposition Policy Committee requested the City to insert information in the utility
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bills i~ regard to tpe Transportation proposition on the June 6, 1972 Primary
Election ballot. Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Batrez and carried that said request
be denied on the basts that the Sample Ballots are the proper means of getting
said information to the voters.
Ronan Ave. Counci lman Pate inquired of the Cityls requirements in regard to curb
curb & and gutter installation for the property on Ronan Avenue recently requested by
gutter Dale Fellows to be rezoned. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry
require- noted that same would be a stipulation of the development agreement requiring
ments curb and gutters under an Assessment proceedings.
Councilman Stout inquired of the width of Ronan Avenue. Director of
Public Works-City Engineer Henry noted that there is a 10 foot dedication
on both sides of said street.
County-wide Counci lman Pate requested that Council review the letter to the Board
consoli- of Supervisors in regard to consolidation on a county-wide basis prior to
dation mailing same.
City Dump Councilman Sil~a inquired of the revenue received from the Garbage
Company for outside City limit users of the Dump at the Sewer Farm property,
noting that all of South County is using the Cityls Dump. City Administra-
tor Wood recommended the Sewer Committee meet with Mr. Acker to discuss
same.
Well Levels Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry noted the Cityls Well
levels in April 1972 compared with April 1971.
The Mayor noted the presence of Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Lawton. Commissioner Matranga representing the Parks and Recreation Com-
mission was also present in the audience.
The Mayor noted the presence of Chamber of Commerce Secretary Manager,
Pau 1 Baxter.
The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of Apri 1 6, 1972 at
Waikiki Village in Los Gatos.
Adjournment
At 10: 19 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respe~lful ly submitted, /
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