Minutes 1974/01/07
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Ro 11 Call
Certificate of
Se rv i ce-
Barret
Intro. New
Employees
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord. #1005 re:
Permits for
Bars, etc.
January 7~ 1974 ,
Gilroy, Cal ifornia
The REgular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:05 p.m.
'Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin,
John Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V.S~out, and
Norman B.' Goodrich.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to Mrs. Robert J.
Barret, retired Commissioner.
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The Mayor introduced new employees: Francis C. Lau, Jr. Civil
Engineer and Joseph A. Amel io, 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 December 17, 1973, Regular
Counc i 1 Mee t i ng ;
Adopted Ordinance No. 1005 re: Permit Procedure to Regulate the
Health and Safety of Bars, Saloons and Taverns:
ORDINANCE NO. 1005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 16.5
CITY CODE SO AS TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION
SALOONS AND TAVERNS, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of January, 1974, by the
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE,
and GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None;
OF THE GILROY
OF BARROOMS,
following vote:
STOUT, SILVA
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Pub. Hear. re: Set January 21, 1974, as Public Hearing on Amendment to Section 68.10
Zon.Ord. Amend.of the Zoning Ordinance.
Sec. 68. 1 0
Pol ice
Sedans
Gilroy Senior
Cen te r
League
Bulletin
Purchasing Agent Reinsch presented and explained a Report on
Bids for three (3) 1974 Pol ice Sedans opened January 3, 1974. Motion
was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that the bid for three (3) 1974 Police Sedans be awarded to Marx-
Chevrolet in the amount of $11,248.23 which includes the one (1)
Rambler trade-in.
A letter from the Gilroy Senior Center was presented requestin~ the
City to underwrite the Center Rent Costs.
Mrs. Mary Soto, Director of the Senior Citizens' Center addressed
the Council and further explained the Center's request.
Mrs. Petra Torres addressed the Council and further explained
the Senior Citizens' Group objective.
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The Mayor instructed City Administrator Wood to attempt to
arrange a meeting with representatives of the three Senior Citizens'
Organizations to discuss combining the three groups so that any
financial support would be under one effort. Mrs. Soto noted that
she would prefer a meeting on Friday, January 11, 1974, if possible.
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City Administrator Wood presented 'and explained the League of
Cal ifornia Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated January 2, 1974. Dis-
cussion was had. Motinn was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by
Councilman Pate and carried that the City oppose No.3. 14, and 16 and
is in favor of Nos. 7, 8, and 13.
Flood Plain
Info
Minutes-S.C.Co.
Trans. Com.
Weighted Vote
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101 Freeway
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Freeway
Signing
Co. Health Dept.
re: Sr. C i t i -
zens
Sol id Waste
Management
Heliport
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Legislative
Hot Line
Plan. Com.
12/20/73
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Personnel Com.
11/19/73
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P & R COm.
12/18/73
Monthly Report
Nov. 1973
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The Report on Flood Plain Information for "Uvas-Carnadero
Creek", Pajaro River to Uvas Reservoir, was noted.
The Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Transportation Commission
Meetings of December 12, 1973, and December 26, 1973, were noted.
A letter from the City of Morgan Hill was presented and discussed
protesting the Planning Pol icy Committee's Weighted Vote pol icy.
A letter from the Cal ifornia Highway Commission in regard to
Planned Freeway Route 101 between Cochran and Ford Roads was noted.
A letter from the Department of Transportation in regard to the
Los Banos Signing at the 101 Freeway and Leavesley Road was nmted.
Mr. Trevis Berry addressed the Council objecting to said signing.
Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate and carried that the State be advised not to install said direc-
tional signs at Leavesley Road on southbound 101 freeway.
A letter from the County Health Department was noted in regard
to Local Services for Senior Citizens. The Mayor instructed the City
Administrator to refer said letter to the Local Senior Citizens' Groups.
A report on Sol id Waste Management and the Bay Area Future was
noted.
A letter from Assemblyman McAl ister in regard to a Heliport
at the Gilroy Headquarters Fire Station was noted.
Mr. Thomas Burns, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce,
sponsors of said Heliport in Gilroy, addressed the Council further
explaining said request.
Discussion was had on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Hughan and carried that the request for said Hel iport Emergency Landing
at the Gilroy Headquarters Fire Station was approved and requested to
be pursued by the Junior Chamber of Commerce organization.
The Legislative Hot Line, dated January 4, 1974, of the Builders'
Assocation of Santa Clara-Santa Cruz Counties, was noted.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of December 20,
1973, was noted. Planning Assistant Lefaver explained a plan for apart-
ments on North Church Street proposed by Larry Frisone. Discussion
was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the Apartment Plans of Larry Frisone
be approved as presented.
The report of the Personnel Commission meeting of December 19,
1973, was noted.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commisison Meeting
of December 18, 1973, adjourned due to the lack of a quorum were noted.
The Summary of Monthly Reports of November, 1973, were noted
and discussed.
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Disbursements The report of Disbursements from December 1, 1973, through
December 31, 1973, was noted and discussed.
G i 1 roy Go 1 f &
Country Club
SB 716
Fi rst St.
Parking
Further discussion was had in regard to the Monthly Reports on
the amount of water pumped vs. water billed.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on a revised agreement
with the Gilroy Golf and Country Club. Motion was made by Councilman
Silva seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the revised agreement
with the Gilroy Golf and Country Club as presented by approved as
recommended.
Council requested Staff to determine if the City is only paying
for the electricity to the pump at the reservoir in regard to the
water distribution system.
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,A Status Report on SB 716, Conflict of Interest Act, was noted
and discussed.
A report of the Pol ice Chief regarding First Street Parking was
noted and discussed. The Council instructed Pol ice Chief Laizure to
determine if the State would allow "No Parking of Trucks" between signs
specifically 100 feet on both sides of First and Carmel Streets.
Annual Gasol ine A Report on Gasol ine and Diesel Annual Contract was noted re-
& Diesel questing to negotiate with the various dealers for same. Motion was
Contract made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried
that Staff be authorized to negotiate with the various dealers for
Gasol ine and Diesel as requested.
County 12 s.f.
Sign Proposal
ABAG Dues &
AB 2040
Industrial
Users Com.
Loma Prieta
Soi 1 Conserv.
District
Civic Apprecia-
tion Day
Councilman Stout reported on a Board of Supervisors Meeting he
attended in regard to the 12 s. f. signs; same referred back to the
County Planning Department for another proposal on size of signs.
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Councilman Hughan recommended opposing the 1974-75 ABAG Budget
in regard to the increase in membership dues with the exception that it
be levied on the County as a Whole. Councilman Hughan further recommended
that the City oppose AB 2040 for establ ishing a Regional Government unless
same is amended to provide for local representation on said Board.
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Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman
DeBell and carried that it be recommended that any increase in member-
ship dues of ABAG be at the County level as a Whole; that the cities
individual membership dues not be increased.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout
and carried that the City oppose AB 2040 in its present form.
Sewer City Administrator Wood requested that the Council Committee
(Councilmen Stout and Silva, and City Administrator) meet on January
11, 1974, at 2:00 p.m. with the Industrial Plant Representative in
regard to the City's proposed Industrial Sewer Penalty Rates.
City Administrator W-od noted that the Loma Prieta Soil Conser-
vation District has requested LAFCO to delete any of the Loma Prieta
Soil Conservation District areas from future annexations and they
requested to have a Joint Meeting with the Gilroy and Morgan Hill City
Councils to discuss same. Council agreed to meet on January 15, 1974,
if agreeable with Morgan Hill.
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Mr. Trevis Berry thanked the Council for their action in regard
to the Los Banos directional signs on the 101 Freeway.
The Mayor noted that he planned to attend the Civic Appreciation
Day at Moffett Field on February 21, 1974, and requested that any Council
Members wishing to attend same contact the City Clerk for reservations
by February 1, 1974.
Project 566
Adjournment
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: City Adminjstrator Wood reported on a Publ ic Hearing of January
9, 1974, in regard to Project 566 - Llagas Creek Project Environmental
Impact Statement.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that Staff be instructed to inform those present at the
Hearing that the City supports said project.
At 10:22 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk