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Minutes 1973/10/01 _H 3500 Roll Ca 11 Res. #1764 re: Sgt. Dan Lemos October 1, 1973 Gilroy, California 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, David V. Stout, and Norman B. Goodrich. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 1764 in Memory of Police Sergeant Daniel J. Lemos. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolution No. 1764 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1764 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTED IN MEMORY OF SERGEANT DANIEL J. LEMOS OF THE GILROY POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, DANIEL J. LEMOS, a valued officer of the Gilroy Police Department, died on the eighth day of September, 1973; and WHEREAS, said DANIEL J. LEMOS served in that Department from October 17, 1945, to August 21, 1973; and WHEREAS, while serving in that Department performed his duties with diligence, skill, understanding, and compassion for his fellow manr and as a conscientious member of the law enforcement profession was continually striving to improve himself and the Department; and WHEREAS, said DAN.LEMOS served his country as a member of the U. S. Army during the Second World War for a period of four years; and WHEREAS, this Council believes the passing of one of its valued officials, who has served both the City and his Country so well, should not be permitted to go unnoticed, but merits a perpetual memorial in the records of this City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by the death of DAN LEMOS, the City of Gilroy has lost a valued employee, citizen, and friend who will be missed by his fellow employees and friends and acquaintances; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be entered upon the minutes of this session of the Council, that a copy thereof be delivered to the surviving wife and family of DAN LEMOS to whom the Council, in behalf of itself and the citizens of Gilroy, express their deep sorrow and sympathy. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote: ".... ....... Intro. new employee Consent Calendar Minutes March of Dimes Pub. Hear. re: Sec. 68.10(i) ...... Pub.Hear. re: Rezoning 10.5 ac.- 10th S t. ~ ...., 3501 AYES: CO~NCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: APPROVED: Isl NORMAN B. GOODRICH, Mayor ATTEST: Isl SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk The Mayor presented the Resolution and retirement badge to Mrs. Lemos, surviving widow. The Mayor introduced new employee, Harold E. Jones, Police Patrolman. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan 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, Pate, Silva, Stout, and Goodrich. Consent Calendar Items: Minutes of the September 17, 1973, Regular Meeting; Approved March of Dimes request for waiver of solicitation permit for January. 1974 Fund Raising Campaign. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a public hearing on the proposal of the Planning Commission to amend Section 68.10(i) of the Zoning Ordinance. Planning Assistant Lefaver explained said proposal. The City Attorney suggested that the last sentence of the proposal lithe area of the free-standing sign shall be included in the maximum area allowed under Section 68.10(b)1I be added to the second sentence of the proposal following 1175 square feetll and that the remaining last sentence be corrected to: IIAll decisions under this section may be appealed.1I 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 Coun- cilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the public hearing be closed. Discussion was had on the proposal by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the ordinance be introduced, reading waived, and that it be publ ished by title and summary. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a public hearing on the proposal of the Planning Commission to extend C2 (General Commercial) District zoning for 3 more years 10.5 acres of property undeveloped for more than 3 years, located approximately 650' south of Tenth Street on the west side of Monterey Street. Planning Assistant Lefaver explained the proposal. 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 Councilman Silva and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1765 be waived and that it be adopted concurring with the Planning Commission's decision. RESOLUTION NO. 1765 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DENYING THE PROPOSED REZONING ON MOTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF 10.5 ACRES UNDEVELOPED FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS LOCATED 650 FEET SOUTH OF TENTH STREET ON THE WEST SIDE OF MONTEREY STREET FROM IIC211 DISTRICT TO IIRI11 DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: HUGHAN ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the Planning Commission berequest~dtto study this par- ticular area as to how far commercial zoning is proposed for South Monterey Street. 3502 Petition re: 3rd St. traff i c Prop. #1 11/6/73 Res. #1766 NASA Week City of Petaluma Suit Mid-Peninsula Reg. Pk. Dist. Downtown Beautifi- cation Proj. Legislative Bulletin Downtown Traff i c The Mayor noted receipt of a petition from 30 local residents in the vicinity of Third Street from Santa Barbara Drive east to El Roble School area requesting additional traffic control facilities at said location. The Mayor also noted the Police Chief's Report in regard to same. . Mr. Lawrence Benoit, 1090 Third Street, and Bob Voorhees, 1193 Ortega Circle, addressed the Council in regard to said problem. Dis- cussion was had by Council on the matter. Council instructed the Dir- ector of Public Works-City Engineer to have a center 1 ine painted on Third Street in the area from Westwood Drive to Miller Avenue; ~d further, to have a double center line painted on Third Street where sai d street is quite narrow in width. ..... ........ Mr. Stephen Millton, representing Santa Clara County Residents Against Proposaition One on the November 6, 1973, Ballot, addressed the Council and further explained his opposition to Proposition One. Discussion was had in regard to same by Council. Council decided to take no action on the matter as they did not want to influence voters regarding ballot propositions. Re~lution No. 1766 Commending NASA on its Fifteenth Birthday, proclaiming October 1-6, 1973, as IINASA Weekll, requested by the City of Mountain View, was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1766 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1766 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY COMMENDING NASA ON ITS FIFTEENTH BIRTHDAY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOU~, and GOODR I CH NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ~ ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ......J A request of the City of Petaluma for financial support under suit challenging their growth plan was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin that the request be tabled. Councilman Pate suggested that the City support the City of Peta1uma and contribute to them in the interest of both protecting and clarifying legal rights. Council Members Hughan and Pate voted Ilnoll on the motion. Motion was carried. A letter from Mid-Peninsula Regional Park District was noted in regard to amendments of the Recreational and Historical Facil ities Bond Act Allocations Resolutions. Council tabled action on same to the next regular Council Meeting in order to clarify same regarding addi- tional proposed changes. A letter from the State Department of Transportation in re: to Downtown Beautification Project was noted. Council requested the Ctty Administrator to arrange a meeting with their representatives and invite the interested local merchants committee to same. Council agreed to an afternoon meeting, if possible. ... A League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated September 17, 1973, was noted and a further explanation and recommenda- tions presented by City Administrator Wood. Councilman Stout requested that future League Bulletins regarding Legislation be forwarded to Coun- cil upon receipt of same in order to allow additional time to study same. The City Attorney concurred with the City Administrator's recommendations. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that the City Administrator's recommendation in regard to the pending legislation be accepted and further requested that the local legislators be notified of said action of the Council. - A letter from the Department of Transportation in regard to Phasing Downtown Traffic Signals, Right & U Turns was noted. Council decided to discuss same with the State Representatives at their meeting in regard to the Downtown Beautification Project' Co. Land Dev. Referrals S.C.Co. Plan. Pol. Com. ",...... 3503 The following Santa Clara County Referrals of Planning and Development Matters regarding Minor Land Divisions were noted: a) Mr. Chas. Kelly, #23S73.24; b, c, & d) Mr. R. Garcia, #22S73.47, #23S73.25, & #23S73.26. Council inquired of their previous request of the County regarding sewage and road patterns. City Administrator Wood noted that he had received no reply in regard to same as of this date. Council noted no objection to the Minor Land Division referrals. The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meeting of August 23, 1973, were noted. ....... S.C.Co. Airport The Minutes of the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Land Use Com. Meeting of August 23, 1973, were noted. Finance Letter Legislative Bills Annexations ..' Freeway Signing Natural Resources .. .... ........... A Stone & Youngberg Financing Letter No. 44, September 14, 1973, was noted. A letter from Senator Alquist in regard to several pending bills was noted. A letter from Senator Bradley in regard to several pending bills was noted. A letter from LAFCO in regard to Impact of large annexations affecting Transit District Operations was noted. A letter from the Depar1rnent of Transportation in regard to Freeway Signing was noted. ... A letter from the Department of Justice in regard to assistance to cities in significant litigation to protect natural resources was noted. An invitation from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce to a meeting October 9, 1973, to hear local, state and county officials was noted.. Environmental An announcement of a course in environmental impact reporting Impact Reports and\evaluation was noted. Plan. Com. Report 9/20/73 P & R Com. Report 9118/73 ,,- Personnel Com. Meet. 9/26/73 .... Lib. & Cult. Com. Meet. 9/4/73 The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 20, 1973, was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Coun- ci lman DeBell and carried that the street name of IIBrem Lanell be ap- proved. Council referred the street name of IILas Animas Parkll back to the Planning Commission as it was noted by Staff that previous in- tentions of the Council was to name said street I'Ramona Wayll when said street was extended. The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting were noted. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of September 26, 1973, was noted. .Motion was made by Councilman Silva se~dded by Councilman Stout and carried that the recommendation to establish a new classification of '~astewater Treatment Aid~' at Range 28, $705-$853, be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the recommended change of the classification of IIEngineer Traineell to IIEngineering Aidell at Range 29, $738 to $897 be approved. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of September 4, 1973, were noted. 3504 Mon th 1 y Reports Disbursements Industrial Sewage Chgs. S. Chestnut St. Truck Route Res. #1767 Promot i on Scenic Preser- vation Com- bining Dist. A-I Auto Wrecking Bikeways Plan Tierra Linda Subdivision Wes tddge Condominiums The Summary of Monthly .Reports of August, 1973, was noted. The Report of Disbursements from September 1, 1973, to and includ- ing September 30, 1973, was noted and discussed. A report on proposal to revised resolution on Industrial Sewage Charges was noted. Council tabled adoption of the proposed resolution to the next regular Council Meeting in order to allow time for the Industrial plants to review said resolution. A report of the Chief of Police in regard to Truck Traffic complaints on the wast side of the community and a re~lution adding South Chestnut Street as a truck route was presented and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 1767 be waived and that it be adopted. ..... -- RESOLUTION NO. 1767 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DESIGNATING AND DESCRIB- ING TRUCK TRAFFIC ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, SlUUT, and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: A recommendation to promote Jesse Dimas from Utility Man I to Utility Man II, at Range 25, Step IIE!I, $738 to Range 27, Step D, $774, was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Council- man Silva and carried that Mr. Jesse Dimas be promoted from Utility Man I to Utility Man I I as recommended. IIIIllil An additional report on Scenic Preservation Combining District and, specifically, the Sign Provision therein was presented. Discus- sion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by CounciJman Hughan and carried that the City rescind their previous action to reconsider same after obtaining additional information from the County. .....i A report on a business license violation of A-I Auto Wrecking was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Council- man Silva and carried that a hearing be set for October 15, 1973, in regard to said license violation. A report and request for adoption of a bicycle pathway plan was presented. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer further explained the proposed plan. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council- man DeBell and carried that the City of Gilroy Bikeways Plan as presented be adopted. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended approval of the Plans and Development Agreement for Tierra Linija Subdivision, Tract #5272. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Plans and Development Agreement for Tierra Linda Subdivision Tract #5272 be approved and that the execution of said agreement and signing of the map be authorized subject to receipt of the Development Fees as presented and corrected. ~ - Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented the maps of IIWwstridge Condominiumsll in which Council previously approved the P.U.D. for said development, but no records indicated that the maps for same had been approved. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the Tentative Map of Westrdige Condominiums be approved as recommended. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the final map of Westridge Condominiums be approved as recommended. Uniform Codes Res. #1768, 1 769 & 1 770 ",... ...... -- .... Res. #1771 Ronan Ave.- S.Chestnut 71-1 -- Census .... Inter-City Counc i 1 Adjournment 3505 The Uniform Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes were pre- sented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1168 adopting the Uniform Building Code be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1768 RESOLUT I ON OF THE C.OUNC I L OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPT I NG THE UN I FORM BUILDING CODE, 1973 EDITION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1769 adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1769 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1973 EDITION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1770 adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1770 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1973 EDITION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended accept- ing the improvements for IIRonan Avenue-South Chestnut Street Improvement Project 1971-1.1' Motion was made by Counci lman Pate seconded by Counci 1- man Stout that the reading of Resolution No. 1771 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1771 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - RONAN AVENUE - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET PROJECT NO. 1971-1 - CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, and GOODRICH NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Assistant City Administrator Reinsch presented an Agreement with the State Department of Finance for the October 1, 1973, population estimate. Motion was made by Councilman ~ughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Agreement for the population estimate with the State Department of Finance be approved and that the Mayor and City Administrator be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Assistant City Administrator Reinsch noted that the City had an option to increase the tax rate by 8~. The Inter-City Council Meeting of October 4, 1973, was noted. Council Members Pate, Duffin and Goodrich requested reservations for same. At 10:42 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respect~ly sUbmit'~, ~ ~h~/1//VI/J,,~;Y V~~ur.b~