Minutes 1972/05/01
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Roll Call
Minutes
Pub.Hear. re:
rezoning
from M2
to R3, S.
Po 1 i
Pub. Hear. re:
rezoning from
Rl to R3, J.
Roffinel1a
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Gilroy, California
May 1; 1972
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
E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout, and Norman B. Goodrich.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 17, 1972,
were approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a Rezoning Request of Stephen Poli to rezone from M-2
(Light Industrial) to R-2 (Two Family Residence) District located on the
east side of Forest Street 100 feet north of 8th Street and approximately
125 feet south of Old Gilroy Street, containing 32,100 square feet.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained said
rezoning proposal. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak for or against the proposed rezoning request.
Mr. Stephen Poli representing himself and his father addressed
the Council and further explained their request for rezoning.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Hughan and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. City Administrator
Wood noted that one of the propoerty owners in the area had opposed said
rezoning proposal, however, was not present in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Batcez and carried that the proposed ordinance rezoning said property
be introduced and that it be published by title and summary.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a Rezoning request of John Roffinella to rezone from
R-l (Single Family Residence) District to R-3 (Low Density Multiple
Residence) District located on the east side of Chestnut Street approxi-
mately 90 feet south of Lewis Street, containing 15,000 square feet.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry explained the pro-
posed rezoning request. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Coun-
cilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that a proposed
ordinance rezoning said property be introduced and published by title
and summary.
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Plan. Com.
Report
4/20/72
Lib. & Cult.
Com.
Minutes
P & R Com.
Report
/,+/8/ 72
Personnel Com.
Report
4/27/72
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 20, 1972,
was presented, noting a rezoning request of Horace Willard for property
located approximately 700 feet east of Morey AVffi ue onthe north side of
First Street continued to May 4, 1972; recommending rezoning from IIR_11I
(Single Family Residence) District to "R-311 (Low Density Multiple Resi-
dence) District on property of Ben Morton located at the northwest corner
of Kern Avenue and First Street.
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Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that a Public Hearing be set for May 15, 1972, on said
rezoning request of Horace Willard.
The Commission further noted granting of a Variance for a Jerry
Lewis Walk-In Theatre to be located 180 feet north of First Street on
the west side of Wayland Lane.
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The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
Apr i 1 4, 1972, were noted.
The Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
Apr i 1 18, 1972, were noted.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of April 27, 1972,
was noted recommending approval of specifications for Equipment Mainten-
ance Man Helper. Discussion was had in regard to same~ Motion was made
by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the
specifications for Equipment Maintenance Man Helper be approved as pre-
sented. Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion.
Monthly Reports The Summary of Monthly Reports of March, 1972, was noted. Dis-
March '72 cussion was had in regard to the amount of water pumped vs. water billed.
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Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from April 1, 1972, to and including
April 30, 1972, was noted.
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4th & Eigleberry A Report from the Police Chief on Fourth and Eigleberry Street
Stop Signs Intersection was noted. Resolution No. r645 authorizing placement of
Res.#1645 stop signs at the Fourth and Eigleberry Street intersection was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and,car-
ried that the reading of Resolution No. 1645 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1645
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ARTERIAL STOPS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FOURTH
STREET AND EIGLEBERRY STREET STOPPING TRAFFIC IN ALL FOUR DIRECTIONS~
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of May, 1972, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout,
and Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Executive Meet. The request for an Executive Meeting to set out Council guide-
lines for 1972-73 Employer-Employee Meet and Confer Sessions was noted
and approved.
Pre-De 1 i nquen t
Diversion
Gran t
City Code
Pub 1 i ca-
tion
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A Report on the City1s participation in a Pre-pelinquent Diver-
sion Grant with the County of Santa Clara was presented. Motion was
made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and'carried
that the Agreement wIth the County of Santa Clara for the Cityls parti-
cipation in a Pre-Delinquent Diversion Grant be approved and that the
Mayor and/or City Administrator be authorized to execute same on behalf
of the City.
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A Report
ment was noted.
Councilman Pate
zation be given
on renewal of the annual City Code Publ ication Agree-
Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by
and carried that the agreement be approved and authori-
to execute same.
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Co. Work Re 1 i ef
Program
.",;Oil
Intra. Ord.
Morey Ave.
Through St.
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Castlewood Pk.
Unit #6
Rep.:Bay
Area Air
Pollution
Dist. &
LAFCO
Prop. #2
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U.S.A., Inc.
re: downtown
receptacles
Rotary Club
Benefit
Elks' Lodge
Refund
f/I'r,._'....
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p& R No.
Calif. Reg.
Director
l~ 4
Sr. Citizens.
Picnic
Insurance
Services
Fire Rating
Inter-City
Counci 1
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A Request for adoption of an Agreement with the County of
Santa Clara relating to participation in the County Work ReI ief
Program was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the Agreement be approved and authori-
zation be given for its execution.
re: The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance amending Section
53.43 of the City Code designating Morey Avenue from First Street to
north City Limits as a Through Street. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the reading of the
ordinance be waived, that it be introduced and published by title and
summary.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry requested approval
of the Development Agreement for Castlewood Park, Unit #6. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the Develop-
ment Agreement for Castlewood Park, Unit #6 be approved and accepted
as presented.
A request of the Board of Supervisors for Mayor's participation
upon a selection committee for a director of the Bay Area Air Pollution
District was presented. Council concurred with the reappointment of
Mr. Wi 11 iam R. Jelavich.
A Request of the Board of Supervisors for Mayor's Participation
in the appointment of a city representative to LAFCO. Council agreed
with the appointment of a representative to same from a more central ized
city in the county.
A request of the County Superintendent of ' Schools ~rging Support
of Proposition #2, on the June Ballot was noted and ordered filed.
A request of U.S.A., Inc., was presented for the City's reconsi-
deration on placement of litter receptacles in the downtown area. Ms.
Vickie England, representative, addressed the Council and explained said
proposal. After discussion on same by Council~ motion was made by
Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the
request for placement of the receptacles in the downtown area be denied.
A request of the Rotary Club of Gilroy was presented for waiver
of Wheeler Auditorium rental fees for a fund raising effort to send the
Gilroy High School Band to Disneyland.
Matron was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman
Duffin and carried that the request for waiver of the rental fee be
granted.
A request from the Gilroy Elk's Lodge for a refund of city taxes
collected since dlsannexation was presented. Motion was made by Council-
man Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Gilroy Elks'
Lodge be refunded city taxes collected since disannexation in the amount
of $1,174.73 and that a budget amendment for the same amount be approved.
A letter from the California Recreation and Parks Society was
noted advising the city of the appointment of Parks and Recreation
Director Ayer as Northern California Regional Representative.
An invitation to attend the Santa Clara County Senior Adult
Forum Annual Picnic was noted.
A letter from the Insurance Services Office was noted advising
of a Fire Grading Study proposed for Gilroy next month.
Councilman Hughan noted that he wi 11 attend the Inter-City
Council meeting of May 4, 1972.
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Misc. Storm Dr. Councilman Stout inquired of the storm drain problem at Sherwood
Drive and Wayland Lane. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry
noted that said storm drain would be tapped into the sanitary sewer at
said location. ...
Duplicating
materials
Serafin
Property
Norths i de Park
Funding
Murray Ave. #2
Annex. 72-3
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Councilman Stout recommended that the City charge for providing
copies of documents such as resolutions, etc. It was noted by Staff
that the City is presently charging for xerox copies ~ut not for mimeo-
graphed copies.
Councilman Stout inquired of the City taki,ng care of a drainage
pipeline on Frank Serafin's property. It was noted that said matter
would be studied at the Budget Sessions.
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City Administrator Wood recommended the City accept the addi-
tional $50,000 federal funding offered by HUD for the development of
Northside Park; that the City re-apply for the additional $42,000nex
year if the Open Space Program is continued. Motion was made by Coun-
cilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City ap-
prove acceptance of the $50,000 federal funds from HUD as recommended.
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City Administrator Wood noted that an application for "Murray
Avenue No.2 Annexation 72-3 to the City of Gilroy" had been filed with
LAFCO. Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that LAFCO
be-notified that the City has no objection to said proposed annexation.
Counci lman Batrez voted Ilnoll on the motion.
S. Chestnut St. Councilman Batrez inquired of the status of South Chestnut Street
extra ter- presently being before the Board of Supervisors in regard to extra ter-
ritorial juris-ritorial jurisdiction rights. Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer
diction Henry noted that same is proposed to be on the Board of Supervisors'
Agenda for their next regular meeting.
Work Study
Program
Christmas
Hill Park
St. recap-
ping prog.
1st St. vs.
Hecker Pass
Mini Bike &
Motorcycle
Arena
Up-dating
Gen. Plan
Reservoir -
Go 1f Cou rse
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Councilman Batrez recommended that the City's work force be re-
evaluated in regard to training trainees in the Work Study Program.
Councilman Batrez inquired of the rock wall at Christmas Hill
Park and suggested that the parking be controlled at said location.
Councilman Batrez inquired of the Cityls plans for street
maintenance in front of St. Mary's School. Director of Public Works-
City Engineer Henry noted that said street is under the City's recap-
ping Program.
Discussion was had in regard to naming of First Street - Hecker
Pass Htghway. It was noted that said street is First Street in the
City Limits and Hecker Pass Highway out of the City.
The Mayor asked if the Council had any objection to exploring
the matter of utilizing the proposed high school site for a mini bike
and motor.cycle arena. Council had no objection to investigating same.
The Mayor noted that he would pursue said matter.
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The Mayor recommended that the Planning Commission review and
update the City's General Plan in its entirety.
The Mayor referred the matter of the old reservoir at the Golf
Course to the Council Golf Course Committee (Duffin, Stout & Hughan) to
di.scuss same with the Gilroy Golf and Country Club to determine recom-
mended dispostion of said reservoir.
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HUD regula-
tion re:
subsidized
housing
Adjournment
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: Mr. Peter~Wiener, attorney representing California Rural Legal
Assistance, addressed the Council requesting Council support in objec-
ting to the new HUD regulation which will render certain low income
families ineligible to rent subsidized rental housing. Motion was made
by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Pate to adopt a resolution
endorsing said request of California Rural Legal Assistance objection
to the new HUD housing rental regulation. The following roll call vote
defeated said motion: Ayes: Councilmen Batrez and Pate; Npes: Council
Members: Duffin, Hughan, Silva, Stout, and Goodrich. Council requested
that HUD be contacted by letter to obtain more information in regard
to their new regulation.
Further discussion was in regard to First Street and Hecker
Pass Highway designation.
Councilmen Pate and Hughan and the Mayor indicated that they
would be attending the Inter-City Council Meeting on May 4, 1972, in
Alviso.
At 10:55 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive
Session and reconvened at 11:38 p.m. and further adjourned said meet-
ing at that time.
Respectfully submitted,
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' City Clerk
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