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Minutes 1974/04/01 3556 Roll Ca 11 Consent Calendar Minutes Proclama- tion Pub.Hear.re: Prezoning- S te 11 i ng Apri 1 1, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:03 P.M. following the arrival of the City Clerk. Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: John Hughan. It was noted that the solicitation time requested by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society under the Consent Calendar be for a 90 day period commencing May 1, 1974 as recommended by the City Administrator. ~ Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Duffin, Pate, Silva, Stout and Goodrich; Absent: Council Member: Hughan. ....... ...., Consent Calendar Items: Minutes of March 18, 1974 Regular Council Meeting; Issued a Proclamation for "Plant A Tree" Week; Set Apri 1 15, 1974 (re-set to Apri 1 16, 1974 prior to adjournment of this meeting) as a Public Hearing on a Prezoning Request of Mrs. Inez Stelling upon annexation for 8.99 acres to R-3, 4.67 acres to R-2 and 121.57 acres to R-1 totall ing 135.23 acres located east of Miller Avenue, north of Uvas Creek and west of Princevalle Street; Pub.Hear.re: Set April 15, 1974 (re-set to April 16, 1974 prior to adjournment of this ERME-Gen. meeting) as a Public Hearing on the proposal to Amend the' General Plan Plan by Adding the Environmental Resources Management Element; I. F. D. E. S. Boy Scout Troup-Curb Painting Multiple Sclerosis Society Claim-A.W. Schmidt Approved request of I.F.D.E.S. for waiver of solicitation permit to solicit donations for the Holy Ghost Fiesta, May 19, 1974; , Approved request of the Boy Scout Troup #792 for waiver of a business license for curb face address painting project; .."t,-~ Approved Request of National Multiple Sclerosis Society for waiver of the solicitation permit for a 90 day period commencing May 1, 1974; Denied Claim of Mr. Arthur W. Schmidt. Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for Signs-Hudson a hearing on Sign Violation of Hudson Oil Company at 8857 Monterey Street, Oil G i 1 roy . Coca Cola Bott 1 i ng Co. Planning Assistant Lefaver addressed the Council and explained said violation. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the violation. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council in regard to said violation. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that said signs be removed within 10 days under Sec- tion 68.24 of the Zoning Ordinance. ~ I ..... Mr. George Figner, Division Manager of Coca Cola Bottling Company, addressed the Council in regard to a recent correspondence from their company in regard to Litter Control Throw Away Containers further requesting that AB 594 not be considered by the City Council until further study has been made in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that Staff be instructed to notify the local legislatures that a Litter Control Ordinance should be on a state-wide basis only. , Mont. St. Beaut i f.i- cation ",.... .... Manpower Boa rd Ant i -Li tter Month - League Bulletin Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. M.Fiorio "".... -- 3557 A letter from the Department of Transportation of the State of California was noted in regard to reconstruction of Monterey Street. City Administrator Wood noted that the State will now participate in the deep lift project to the full cost. However, if this exceeds $150,000.00 the work may be extended into the next fiscal year. Further notes that they will not participate in the removal of the median strip. He stated that discussion has been had in regard to State participation to the extent of the cost allocated to raising the median strip. Counci 1 suggested that the City advertise the work for bids for same to determine if it would be feasible for the City to award said bid vs. the State doing said work and for Staff to continue to negotiate with the State in regard to participation in regard to the median. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that the City would be able to advertise for said bids some time in June or July of 1974. A letter from the City of Morgan Hill was noted in regard to the Manpower Board Representative from South County. The Mayor noted that Morgan Hill had noted that they would be in accord with their recommen- dation of Councilman John Biechman being the Alternate representative to said Board. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that Councilman Stout be appointed as Delegate and Council- man Biechman (Morgan Hill) as Alternate Representatives for South County. A letter from the California Anti-Litter League was noted re- questing that the month of May, 1974 be proclaimed "Anti-Litter Month'l. Council had no objection tocsaid Proclamation. The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated March 22, 1974 was noted and discussed. Councilman Pate recommended the legislature be advised that the City urges veto of AB 819 (#3 of Bulletin) as recommended by the League; approves AB 2658 (#5) regarding Notice to the Assessor of any Zoning Change, etc.; oppose SB 1786 (#13) prohibiting levying of a business license tax on outside businesses; and follow the Leagues recommendation to oppose Attempts by Office of Management and Budget to Restrict Tax Exempt Bonding of Public Project (#14). Councilman Stout also opposed Items #4, #7, #8, #12, #14, #15 and #16 of said Legislative Bulletin. A letter from Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. was presented requesting per- mission to connect a fire hydrant to the CityLs Water System. A letter from Mario Fiorio was presented and read requesting permission to connect to the City1s water line on Thomas Road. Discussion was had in regard to said letters. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and not carried that the request of Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. be granted for connection of a fire hydrant to the City's water system for emergency purposes only; Staff investigate a fee for such a stand-by service; same to be installed at the City's specifications and at Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. expense; and further that they would agree to annex to the City at the time the City required same. (Motion was defeated by the following Roll Call Vote): Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Pate and Stout; Noes: Council Members: Duffin, Silva and Goodrich; Absent: Council Member: Hughan. Councilman Hughan entered at 9:23 P.M. and took his seat at the Council table. 3558 It was noted by Council that Staff should advise Mr. Fiorio that it has been the City's policy not to allow connection to the City's water system prior to annexation to the City of Gilroy. Gilroy School A letter from the Gilroy Unified School District was noted Dist.re: and tabled in regard to locating a 7.7 acre City Park adjace~t to their City Pk. proposed High School Site, in the Vicinity of Tenth and Princevalle Streets. Conf. of Christians & Jews A letter from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Inc. was noted requesting the City to designate a representative to their Sixth Annual Conference on "Community Involvement and the Criminal Justice System". City Administrator Wood noted that the City would attempt to determine the enrollment fee for said Conference in the event that the Police Chief may wish to attend same. .... ........ U.N. Chair- A Request of the United Nations' Association for Designation man of a U.N. Day Chairman, October 24, 1974 was noted. The Mayor noted that he would attempt to appoint a local representative. S.C. Co. Refer- The Santa Clara County Referrals on Planning and Land Develop- rals on Plan ment for the following appl ications were noted and discussed: a. ,b. & c. - & Land Dev. Westfall Engineers, Minor Land Divisions, File #24S74.6, #24S74.5 and #24S74.4; d. J. J. Ferrera, Minor Land Division, #24S74.3 and e. J. M. Garcia, et aI, Minor Land Division, #24S74.12. S.C.Plan. Po 1 icy Com. Meet. Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that the City will contact the County in regard to the Minor Land Division appli- cations of Westfall Engineers noting that same appear to be major subdivi- sions proceeding under minor subdivision regulations. Council also object- ed to said Minor land Divisions being in close proximity to the Uvas Creek in regard to septic tanks. ,... The Minutes of the Santa Clara Planning Policy Committee Meet- ing of February 28, 1974 (Councilman Pate noted that he was recently elected Chairman of said Committee); .,;,~ S.C.Co.Airport The Minutes of Santa Clara County Airport land Use Commission Land UseCom. Meeting of February 28, 1974; Meet. St.lns.Comp. Fund S.B. 1495 Plan.Com. Meet. 3-21-74 P. & R. Com. Meet. 3-19-74 Personnel Com. Meet. 3-27-74 Lib.& Cult. Com. Meet. 2-5-74 Monthly Reports State Insurance Compensation Fund in re: to S.B. 1892; and a letter from State Senator Clark Bradley in re: to S.B. 1495 were noted and ordered filed. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 21, 1974 was noted. The Minutes of the Parks and R~creation Commission Meeting of March 19, 1974 were noted. City Administrator Wood explained the Organic Gardening Pro- posal. Discussion was had on same. Council had no objection to the plan. ~ ! ,-,- The Minutes of the Personnel Commission Meeting of March 27, 1974 were noted. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of February 5, 1974 were noted. The Summary of Monthly Reports of February 1974 were noted and discussed. Disburse- ments Open Space Plans ""... Li bra ry Agree. - Amndmnt. ...... Portable Bleachers G i 1 roy Go If & Country Club County Bus Route ._''''''1111 Northwood Unit #3 ...., Secondary Access Apt.area N.of 6th & E.of Mi ller Slough Miller Ave. Project ""... ..... Xmas Hill Pk. Conces- sions 3559 The Report of Disbursements from March 1, 1974 through March 31, 1974 were noted and discussed. A letter from the Attorney General in regard to Open Space Plans was noted and City Administrator Wood answered to same. An amendment to the Library Agreement was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that said amendment be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Purchasing Agent Reinsch reported that the low bidder of Out- door products recently awarded the bid for the portable bleachers for Las Animas Park had raised their price of same. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the bid for the portable bleachers for Las Animas Park be awarded to the second low bidder, Stadium Unlimited in the amount of $2,841.30. An explanation of the Financial Report of the Gilroy Golf and Country Club was noted. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented pro- posed County Bus Route changes and explained same. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the general concept of the proposed County Bus Route changes as pre- sented be accepted. It was noted that said modifications would become effective October 1, 1574. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended ap- proval of the Subdivision Plans and Development Agreement for North- wood Unit #3. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the subdivision Plans and Develop- ment Agreement for Northwood Unit No.3 be approved as presented. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and ex- plained a report on the need for a secondary access to the apartment area north of Sixth Street and east of Miller Slough. Discussion was had in regard to same. Council noted that they were aware of the problem and if a secondary access can be paid by the Developer that they would have no objection to same. Mr. Thomas Carr, 730 Eschenburg Drive, Gitroy, addressed the Council, and noted that he is interested in the property at said location and that he would be willing to offer a possible solution to the problem but noted that the present developer of the present development in the area should be required to participate in same. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a Report from Garcia & Henry Engineers in regard to the Status of the Miller Avenue Improvement Project. Counci Iman Stout suggested that the City investigate the pos- sibility of the City placing a lien on the property owner unable to participate in the improvement at this time in order to accomplish said project. Parks and Recreation Director Ayer presented and explained a Request for a change in the Little League Concession Stand Agreement. City Administrator Wood requested that action on same be tabled to obtain a ruling on same from the City Attorney in regard to the City changing the original Agreement percentage fees due the City from the Concessionaire. Mr. Barney Ferranti, President of Little League, addressed the Council and explained the Little Leagues' position in regard to 3560 Lib. & Cult. Com.D. DelBiaggo Levee-Miller Ave. V.F.W. Na t i ona 1 Gua rd Curb Painting of House Numbers A-l Auto Wrecking Bike Lanes Smoking Inter-City Counc i 1 Jt. Counc i 1 Meet. Adjournment the Concession Stand at Christmas Hill Park. The Mayor suggested the name of Mrs. Dixie Del Biaggo for Library and Culture Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Ruth Habing (1-1-77). Councilman Silva inquired if Staff determined who was respon- sible for concreting the up-stream sloped approach to Miller Avenue stream crossing. City Administrator Wood noted that same was determined and would be corrected after the water level lowered. ... ..... Councilman Stout noted that he represented the City at a recent V.F.W. Banquet honoring heroic accomplishments of two rural fire- men and suggested that the City commend this organization for their efforts. The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the National Guard that he recently received at a Ceremony for Reserve Offi- cers. The Mayor requested Staff to notify the Boy Scout Troup that will be painting the house numbers on the curbs to contact the owners prior to completing same. Councilman Duffin inquired of the present operation of A-l Auto Wrecking recently required by Council to discontinue said wrecking operation. City Administrator Wood noted that at the present the owner assured the City that they are presently only selling parts and are not wrecking or dismantling at said business location on South Monterey Street and will remove the remaining junkers this week. ..... A letter from Mrs. Huldah Champion was presented and read complimenting the City on the Bike Lanes throughout the City. - A letter from Mrs. Huldah Champion was presented and read requesting that smoking be prohibited at ~ouncil Meetings. Discussion was had in regard to a proposed Smoking Ordinance prohibiting same in public meetings and requesting a Council represen- tative at the County discussion on same. There were no volunteers. 1974. The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of April 4, The Mayor noted the Joint Council-South Santa Clara County Water Conservation District Meeting at the Gilroy Council Chambers 7:30 P.M. on April 2, 1974. At 11:00 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that all scheduled public hearings of April 15, 1974 be re-set for Tuesday, April 16, 1974 and that this meet- ing adjourn to Tuesday, April 16, 1974 at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. due to the scheduled performance of "Duke Ell ington" at Gavi Ian College on the regularly scheduled Council Meeting night. ..... ","",.<.,,,,",* Respectfully submitted, r )