Minutes 1973/05/21
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Roll Ca 11
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Salary
Increase
Bonanza Days
Pub. Hear. re:
Zone Ord.
Pub.Hear. re:
Zone Ord.
Ame n d .
Gilroy, California
May 21, 1973
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: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin,
John Hughan, Anthony C. Silva, and Norman B: Goodrich.
ARsent: Council Members: John E. Pate and David V. Stout.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Silva that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved.
Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council
Members DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Silva, and Goodrich. Absent: Council
Members Pate and Stout.
Consent Calendar Items: Minutes of the May 7, 1973, Regular
Council Meeting.
Salary Increase for Norma Wiedeman, Jr. Clerk Typist, Range 22.5
from Step "B" $533 to Step "C" $560.
Authorized the Mayor to proclaim Bonanza Days.
Set June 4, 1973, as public hearing on recommendation of Plan-
ning Commission to amend Sections 31,32, and 33 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
public hearing on the Planning Commissionls recommendation to amend
Sections 40, 41, 42 and 43 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Industrial
Districts. Planning Assistant Lefaver explained the proposed recommenda-
tion. 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 Duffin seconded by Council-
man Hughan and carried that the public hearing be closed. Discussion was
had in regard to the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Motion was
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County Urban
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Co. Li brary
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Library Bldg,
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Co. Land Dev.
Referrals
S.C.Co.
Transp.
Com. Meet.
Inter-City
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Plan. Com.
Report
5/17/73
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Library & Cult.
Com. Mee t.
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made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that
the reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be published by title
and summary amending Sections 40, 41, 42 and 43 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A letter petition of Mr. A. J. Crocker requesting a Variance
Building Code in lieu of Substantial Setbacks was noted. Discussion
was had and City Administrator Wood explained said request. Councilman
Hughan explained a solution by moving the building on said lot which
would eliminate the need for a variance. Mr. A.J. Crocker addressed
the Council and concurred with Councilman Hughanls suggestion.
Mr. Robert Wong, A. I.A., addressed the Counci 1 and presented the
final plans and specifications of the library project, Motion was made
by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the
plans and specifications for the library project as presented be approved.
A transmittal letter and report of Santa Clara County Counsel on
control of urban development in an urban service area and proposed amend-
ments to the county zoning ordinance were noted. Council referred same
to the Planning Commission for study and report to Council on same.
A request of the Board of Supervisors for Council recommendation
on appointment to the County Library Commission was noted. Motion was
made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried to
recommend the reappointment of Mrs. Elisa Martinez.
A letter from the United Nations' Association requesting a local
United Nations' Day Chairman for 1973 was noted. Motion was made by
Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Mrs.
Betty Soutar be appointed local United Nationsl Day Chairman for 1973.
A rendering of the proposed new library building was presented.
County referrals on planning on land development matters for the
following were noted: (a) Minor Land Division, D. Lynch, applicant;
(b) Minor Land Division, J. R. Garcia; (c) Exemption Request, D. Reeve;
(d) Minor Land Division, M. E. Jones; (e) Preliminary Map, E. H. Ralph.
Discussion was had in regard to said applications. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the
County be notified of the City's concern of the developments effect on
the local streams and water supplies and request a report from the County
in regard to their action taken on those land development matters where
the city registered a complaint and concern for same.
Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Transportation Commission
Meeting of April 11, 1973, were noted.
The Inter-City Council Special Mayor's Committee Meeting of May
21, 1973, was noted.
The Planning Commission Report of the May 17, 1973, meeting was
noted.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission meeting of May
1, 1973, were noted.
PERS Contract A report on the amendment to the PERS contract was noted. Said
matter was tabled until after discussion of same at the 1973-74 Budget
Sessions.
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Electric Code
Res.#174l
Bicycle
Traff i c
1973-74
Prel im.
Budget
Explosive
Permits
City Jail
Fire Zones
Res. #1742 re:
EIRls
Castlewood Pk.
Un it #7
A Report and recommendation from Staff to amend the Electric
Code was noted and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin
seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of Resolution No. 1741
be waived and that it be adopted which adopts the National Electric
Code without amendments. .
RESOLUTION NO. 1741
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, 1971 EDITION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Silva, and
Goodr i ch
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pate and Stout
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ABSENT:
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A report on Bicycle Traffic Enforcement was noted. The Mayor
suggested that fliers be presented to students in regard to the
number of citations issued to bicyclists,
The 1973-74 Preliminary Budget was presented and Council set
Wednesday, May 23, 1973, at 7:30 p.m., for the first Study Session
on same.
A report on Explosive Permits was noted. Motion was made by
Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the
County Sheriff's Office be designated to issue said explosive permits
for the city as recommended by the Fire Chief.
A report on newly enacted regulations regarding the city jail
was noted. City Administrator Wood noted receipt of approval of a
nine-passenger vehicle grant for transporting prisoners to the County.
Discussion was had in regard to same. Police Chief Laizure further
explained the new regulations pertaining to the city jail. Motion
was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and car-
ried that the Chief of Police be authorized to continue to operate
the city jail as it has been operated in the past at the Chief's
discretion on overtime vs. tran~porting prisoners until we hear from
the State.
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A report on recommended Fire Zone changes was noted. Fire
Chief Brittain further explained said recommendation. Motion was
made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that the recommendation in regard to the Fire Zone changes be accepted
and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance for
said Fire Zone change.
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A report on State changes in Environmental Impact Report Guide-
lines was noted and further explained by Planning Assistant Lefaver.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin
that the reading of Resolution No. 1742 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1742
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
GUIDELINES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALI TY ACT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 1973, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Silva and Goodrich
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pate and Stout
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The Development Agreement for Castlewood Park, Unit No.7,
was tabled as said agreement was not completed in time for this
meet i ng.
Sewer Dept. '
Sewer Farm
Bridge
Local Food
Processing
Plan t
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Councilman Silva recommended that Pete Altamirano be transil~(19
from the Sewer Plant to another department in the City. Councilman
Silva also reported that the Cityls tractor is not working long enough
hours.
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Councilman Silva recommended that the lock be changed on the
City's Sewer Farm Bridge gate.
Councilman Silva reported that he ~as observed the operations at
Gilroy Food Plant and that the silt removal methods have been corrected
at said location. He further noted that, to date, there has not been
a solution to the processing of wet onions; that the City will receive
dirt, etc" from this wet process late next fall if no additional changes
are made.
City of Redding The City Attorney noted the City of Redding's concept for a mall
Mall of the downtown district and presented pictures of same.
,Downtown Imp.
Committee
Baptist Church
Property
City Administrator Wood noted that the Downtown Improvement Com-
mittee had opposed the State of California, Division of Highwaysl pro-
posal for re-routing of Highway 152. Council suggested meeting with
the State approximately two to three weeks after the Freeway 101 opening
to discuss their proposal of re-routing 152.
City Administrator Wood reported that the Cityls appraiser has
reported that a $100,000 offer for the Baptist Church property for a
proposed Senior Citizens' building/Parks and Recreation Facility is a
fair and reasonable offer. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded
by Councilman Hughan and carried that the City Administrator be author-
ized to offer $80,000 for said Baptist Church property.
Library Proj. City Administrator Wood presented relocation costs regarding the
tenants in the buildings on the library site property. Motion was made
by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the
City Administrator be authorized to make the relocation payments to the
tenants as presented.
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Street
Sweeper
Po 1 ice Veh.
Grant
In ter-C i ty
Counc i 1
Adjournment
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Purchasing Agent Reinsch reported on a delivery delay on the
new street sweeper.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch reported that $6,780 is budgeted for the
nine-passenger police vehicle grant. Motion was made by Councilman
Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that authorization be
given for the call for bids for said police vehicle.
The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of June 7, 1973,
at Paul Masson Mountain Vineyards.
At 10:J8 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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