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Minutes 1974/05/20 3572 May 20, 1974 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order following the Roll Call Vote by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m. Roll Call Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, John Hughan, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Council Member Anthony C. Silva entered at 8:02 p.m. ........ Consent Calendar Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded that the following items under the Consent Calendar and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: ,Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout and Goodrich. by Councilman DeBell be approved. Passed Council Members: DeBell, lIIlIlIIIIf Minutes Minutes of the May 6, 1974, Regular Council Meeting; Salary I nc reasesGa ry II B" , Step 22.5 Salary Merit Step Increases for the following three (3) City Employees: DeLorenzo, Engineering Aide, from Range 29.5, Step "A", $756 to Step $794; Kablne Mara, Wastewater Treatment Plant Aide, Range 28.5 from "A", $721, to Step "B", $756; Norma Wiedeman, Jr. Clerk Typist, Range from Step IIC", $594, to Step "D", $622. Pub. Hear. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the re: ERME continued public hearing on the Report and Recommendation of the Planning Commission upon the Proposal initiated by the Commission to amend the General Plan by adding the Environmental Resources Management Element (ERME). Planning Assistant Lefaver explained said recommendation of the P19n- ning Commission. Councilman Stout noted that said proposal was too restrictive and would be under the operation of personnel that mayor may not inflict the intent of the Councilor Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to spea~ for or against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. -- Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Publ ic Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council in regard to said proposal. Res. #1803 Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin thpt the reading of Resolution No. 1803 be waived and that it be adopted addin~ the Environmental Resources Management Element to the General Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 1803 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY ADOPTING AND ADDING THERETO THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: STOUT ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Councilman Stout noted that his action regarding this resolution did not infer that the Planning Commission had not spent a lot of time in de- veloping said proposal. pH'.;;'" ....... S.C.Co. ;T~e following referral on Planning and Land Development from the County Refer- . of Santa Clara was noted and Council had no objection to same. Kenneth Spry, rals re: Request for an addition to an existing building, File #74M23.8330. Land Dev. Council requested that future referrals on planning and land development matters be brought to Council only if same are in conflict with Council's think- ing in regard to street patterns and septic tank problems, restricted to the City's General Plan area. G.P. Trucking Temporary Trailer Plant-A-Tree Program ".,.. Pa rades, etc. -- 3573 A request from G. P. Trucking, 470 E. 9th Street, for use of a trailer for a temporary office from May 9, 1974, through December 1, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout that the request of G. P. Trucking for a temporary office from May 9, 1974, through December 1, 1974, be granted. A letter from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce requesting continuance of the Plant-A-Tree Program was noted. A copy of a letter to the Gilroy Dispatch Editor from the local churches regarding parades, etc., was noted requesting that same not be allowed on Sunday a. m. Council noted that they would direct Staff to en- courage organizations to conduct parades, etc., on hours other than Sunday mornings, but noted that traditional annual religious events would not be prohibited to continue their parades during these hours. The following informational items were noted but no separate discussion was had on same: Mini Minutes of Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Transportation regular meeting S.C.Trans. of April 24, 1974; Meet. II S.C.Co. ALUC Meeting S.C.Co. PPC Meeting #'.,. S.C.Co. Trans. Com. Meet. Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Transportation Regular Meeting of May 8, 1974; Minutes of Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Meeting of April 25, 1974; Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meeting of Apri 1 25, 1974; Minutes of Santa Clara County Transportation Commission Regular Meeting of April 24, 1974; S.C.Co. Trans. Minutes of Santa Clara County Transportation Commission Regular ... Com. Meet. Meeting of May 8, 1974. Plan. Com. Report B i c yc 1 e Safety Program S.P. Stock Yards "".. 1974-75 Budget ..... Gen. Plan Elements The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 16, 1974, was noted. A Progress Report on Bicycle Safety Program was noted and discussed. Chief of Police Laizure further explained same. It was suggested by Staff that additional information be included on the utility billing in regard to Bicycle Safety to better inform the public. City Administrator Wood presented a Bill of Sale and Contract from the Southern Pacific Transporation Company to remove the stock yards on Alexander Street. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Council- man Hughan and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to execute an agreement with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company to remove the stock ya rds on Alexander St reet. Counc i 1 man Stout voted IInoll on the motion. A request for Council study sessions for the 1974-75 Proposed Budget was noted. Council set May 21, May 24, and May 28, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. for said Sessions. It was noted by City Administrator Wood that, at the first session, the Capital Improvement Program would also be discussed. A request from the Planning Department was noted for authorization to the Planning Commission to apply for a one-year time extension on several new General Plan Elements. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Planning Department be authorized to request a one-year time extension on several new General Plan Elements. 3574 1974 State Beach, etc. Bond Act Ind. Effluent Pump & Out- fall Lines P ro j . Mira Loma Subdiv. Signa 1 i zat i on Co. Li brary Commission 1st Baptist Church Prop. A Resolution endorsing the 1974 State Beach, Park, Recreational and Historical Facilities Bond Act was presented. Motion was made by Coun- cilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell that the City support said Bond Act. Motion failed by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Hughan, and Pate; Noes: Council Members: Duffin, Silva, Stout and Goodrich. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and ex- plained a report on the Industrial Effluent Pump and Outfall Lines Project. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the request for a 60-day extension to August 15, 1974, and the change order in the amount of $4,869.76 for 36" RC Pressure Pipe for said project as outlined be approved. .... - Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested authorization to install a catch basin, including additional pavement and electric conduit regarding Mira Loma Subdivision; said catch basin to be located on the south side of First Street opposite Kern Avenue; said cost for same to be $3,639.20. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and'carried that the request for the additional Catch Basin as presented in the amount of $3,639.20 be approved. Discussion was had in regard to future signalization at West- wood Drive and First Street and at First Street and Kern Avenue. Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that the State has notified the City that the warrants have not been met at said locations. Council had no recommendation for nomination to the County Library Commission previously discussed at the last regular Council meeting of May 6, 1974. IIIIIlIIIIiI Additional information was presented in regard to the pro- posed purchase of the First Baptist Church Property for a Sr. Citizens' Center. Director of Public Works noted that the estimated cost to rehabil i- tate said building would be $4,550. Discussion was also had in regard to a Termite Inspection. Council agreed that same would be required by the City and said fees for same to be paid by the City. The Mayor noted that if necessary, fol lowing the Termite Inspection of said building, he would call a Special Council Meeting in order to make a decision on whether the City intends to purchase same. "",,.;j,# Energy Insulation A recommendation of the Council Committee (Councilmen Hughan Standards and DeBell) regarding Energy Insulation Standards was presented and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1804 be waived and that it be adopted approving the Energy Insulation Standards recommended by the Committee with the addi- tion that weather striping be requirroon windows and exterior doors. Robo Bay Ca r Wash-St. Imp. RESOLUTION NO. t804 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INSULATION STANDARDS FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ...... NOES: ABSENT: ...,,4 City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Gilroy Theatre Company in regard to the Street Improvement in front of Robo Bay Car Wash, noting that the property owner is will ing to pay $17,000 at this time for said improvement if the City would advance an additional $20,000. toward said project to be paid back to the City in installments of $1,000 pe r month. Motion was made by Councilman'Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to pursue this matter with the stipulation that interest be paid to the City for the $20,000 advance and full payment upon development of any portion of their presently vacant land. 3575 PERS Disa- b i 1 i ty Clause fersonnel Di~ector.Reinsch reported in regard to PERS disabil ity clause and requested Council to authorize the Personnel Commission to decide on the disability of a City Employee. Resolution No. 1805 was presented authorizing the Personnel Commission to perform this function as requested. Res. #1805 Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 1805 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1805 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS UNDER SECTION 21023.6 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE AFFECTING DISABILITY RETIREMENT WITH THE PUBLIC EM- PLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: Res. & Ord. Council requested that beginning with 1975 that the resolutions and ordinances of the City be numbered according to the year; i.e. 75-1, etc. Las Animas Pk. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer reported on the schedule of events for the Las Animas Park Opening on May 25 and 26, 1974. Youth & Govern. The Mayor noted that Thursday, May 23, 1974, is Youth and Government Day Day for High School students to be assigned to City Staff personnel from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Adjournment At 9:49 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Otoumii/ '. ~i, City Clerk