Minutes 1972/09/05
Roll Call
Intra. City
Emp.
Promo t ions
Consent
Calendar
Petition re:
Forest &
Lew i s 5 ts.
3387
Gilroy, California
September 5, 1972
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Fred P. Batrez, John Hughan, John E.
Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absen t:
Council Member: George T. Duffin.
The Mayor introduced Charles Gorman, Fireman, promoted to Fire
Captain and Silvio Dal Bon, Util ity Man I I, promoted to Sm ior Utility
Man.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan
and carried that the following item on the consent calendar be approved.
Consent Calendar Item: Council Minutes of the August 21, 1972,
meeting.
A petition from residents of Forest and Lewis Streets was pre-
sented requesting 4-way stop signs be placed at said intersection. The
report of the Chief of Police recommending tabling same until the next
regular meeting to allow for study of same was noted. Motion was made
by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that said
matter be tabled as recommended.
3388
Gilroy Com-
munity Center
Hwy 152
s.c. Co.
Trans.
Com.
Plan.Policy
Com. re:HUD
Personnel Com.
Report
Lib. & Cult.
Com. Report
Monthly
Reports
A request from the Gilroy Community Center for financial support
and Manpower Assistance to their service was presented. Council tabled
action on same to await representatives from said organization.
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A letter from Mr. Robert Sisson, 2065 Cowper Street, Palo Alto,
urging support of proposed legislation to improve State Highway, Route
152 (Pacheco Pass). Discussion was had in regard to same. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that
the City Administrator write to local legislatures bringing their atten-
tion to this hazardous situation and requesting that a 4-1ane facility
and interim safety measures that could be taken would be helpful in re-
ducing the current accident rate.
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The Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Planning Policy
Committee Meeting of August 24, 1972, were noted.
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A resolution from the City of Sunnyvale expressing opposition to
the Planning Policy Committee's proposal for an annual arrangement with
HUD was presented and discussed. Council tabled action to await the
Planning Policy Committeesl meeting in South County on same.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of August 24,
1972, was noted.
The Minutes of the Library & Culture Commission meetings of
August 1, 1972, and August 15, 1972, were noted.
The Summary of Monthly Reports of July, 1972, was noted.
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from August 1, 1972, through August
31, 1972, was noted. ....
Annual Report
Pol ice Dept.
So. S.C.Co.
Wastewater
Regional
Plan
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The Annual Report of the Gilroy Police Department was noted and
discussed. The Mayor requested the City Administrator to compliment the
Chief on said comprehensive report and his efforts in regard to same.
City Administrator Wood recommended approval of the Regional
Master Plan for South Santa Clara County Wastewater Treatment facilities
prepared by Consoer, Townsend and Associates, noting that Mr. Foss
representing said firm was present to answer questions if any regarding
said Master Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by
Counci lman Silva and carried that the Regional Master Plan for Sw th
Santa Clara County Wastewater Treatment facilities be approved. City
Administrator Wood reported that Morgan Hill City Council had suggested
September 13 or 14 as meeting dates to discuss said report; and requested
that said meeting be held at the Morgan Hill Elementary School at 7:30
p.m. Council requested that September 26 or 27 dates for said meeting
in order for all Gilroy Council Members to be present.
Senate Bill 1861 A Report on Senate Bill 1861 regarding Fair Labor Standards Act
re:Fair Labor was presented recommending opposition to same. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that local
legislatures be advised of the City's opposition to Senate Bill 1861.
Census
Trees-Welburn
Ave.
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A report on Gilroyls Estimated Census Procedures was presented
requesting permission to adopt a new population estimate date. Motion
was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that the City establish a population estimate date of October 1 and
that the 1972-73 Budget be amended in the amount of $300 for said
census cost.
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Councilman Stout inquired of the previous request for tree trim-
ming of those trees on Welburn Avenue blocking the street signs. It was
noted by Staff that same would be completed in the near future.
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T
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Truck
Routes
Gav i 1 an Ban k
set-backs
Deputy Pol ice
Chief
Pacheco Pass
Annex. 72-6
Gen. Plan
Inter-City
Counc i 1
Adjournment
3389
Councilman Stout inquired of the request for prohibiting trucks
and buses to use Alexander Street as a truck route. It was noted by
Poli~e Chief Laizure .tnat said vehicles could not be cited until the
truck routes are posted with signs; that said signs had not been ordered
as of this date. Discussion was had in regard to local residents parki,ng
their tractor trucks in front of their residences and further noted that
these vehicles could be cited when the truck route is posted.
Discussion was had in regard to the building set-back of the
Gavilan Bank on Hecker Pass (1st St.). It was noted by Staff that same
were in accord with code regulations. Further discussion was had in
regard to set-back requirements of future buildings on First Street.
This matter was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recom-
mendation.
City Admini.strator Wood reoommended appointment of William
Kirkpatrick to the position of Deputy Pol ice Chief at Step "0". Motion
was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried
that Mr. William Kirkpatrick be appointed to the position of Deputy
Police Chief at Step "0" as recommended.
City Administrator Wood noted that an annexation application had
been filed with LAFCO for Pacheco Pass Annexation 72-6 to the City of
Gilroy. Council had no objection to said annexation.
City Administrator Wood noted that the Planning Department will
attempt to schedule Committee meetings for updating the General Plan
on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
The Mayor thanked Police Chief Laizure for his work and efforts
in regard to the Annual Report of the Police Department.
The Inter-City Council Meeting of September 7, 1972, in Palo
Alto was noted. Staff was requested to make three (3) reservations
for City representatives planning to attend.
The Mayor noted the presence of a new reported from the Gilroy
News Herald. Mr. Bill Haslicher addressed the Council and introduced
himself.
At 9:02 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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/' City clerk