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Minutes 1973/05/21 3466 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 '\ Var i ance-A. J. Crocker ~ Li brary Proj ect ..... County Urban Dev. Co. Li brary Commission United Nations' Local Chair. ~I"'-' Library Bldg, ..... Co. Land Dev. Referrals S.C.Co. Transp. Com. Meet. Inter-City Counc i 1 ...... Plan. Com. Report 5/17/73 ..... Library & Cult. Com. Mee t. 3467 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. 3468 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 ~ NOES: ABSENT: - 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. ..... ...."",t 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. ..... 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 ...... , . - 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 "".. ...... 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. ... 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. -- ..... Street Sweeper Po 1 ice Veh. Grant In ter-C i ty Counc i 1 Adjournment ....... ..... 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, ,,'--:J) It- ,j(- H~ - ? '. ,'~) ~~ n'I1-</'1 City Clerk ~.