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Minutes 1974/07/01 Roll Ca 11 Intro.City Emp. Consent Calendar Minutes St.Jude ~1 Childrens' Research Foundation Solitita- tion Pub.Hear. re:Weed Abate. Res.#1821 Pub.Hear.re: Castlewood Park Annex. 74-1A & B rezoning 3587 Gilroy, California July 1, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 D.m. . Present: Council Members: Dennis De~elr, George Duffin, John Hughan John Pate, David Stout and Norman Goodrich. Absent: Council Member Anthony Silva. The Mayor introduced Edward R. Montez promoted from Fire Fighter Apprentice to Fire Fighter and David F. Bibler promoted from Fire Engineer to Fire Captain. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: De- Bell, Duffin, Hughan,/~~bOt and Goodrich; Absent: Council Member: Silva. Minutes of the June 17, 1974 Regular Council Meeting; Request of St. Jude Childrens' Research Foundation Hospital, Inc. for waiver of Solicitation Permit. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing confirming the report of the Fire Chief re: Weed Abatement. He asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the Report. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Discussion was had by Council in regard to said report. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Fire Chief Brittain explained Council questions in regard to said report. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 1821 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1821 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE CAUSED BY THE GROWING OF WEEDS AND ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RES- PECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT andGOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: SILVA The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for Public Hearing on rezoning of a pGrtion of Castlewood Park Annexation 74-1A & B. Planning Assistant Lefaver explained the proposed rezoning. Discussion was had on the matter by Council. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. 3588 Library Project Lama Prieta So i 1 Conser- vation Dist. Environmental Suits Pathway South Inc. S.C.Co.Plan. Pol icy Com. Minutes S.C.Co.Airport Com.Minutes G i 1 ray Unf. Schoo 1 D i st. SB 2302 Bicycle License Fees Mr. Arnold Brunetti, representing the property owner of said rezoning addressed the Council and further explained the proposed re- zoning. Discussion was had by Council in regard to said rezoning pro- posa 1 . Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be continued to July 15, 1974 in order for the Planning Commission to further study the annual limita- tion on R-l lots in question. ..... Mr. Robert Wong, A. I.A. addressed the Council and presented a status report on the Library Construction Project. -- Mr. Fred Angelino representing the Lama Prieta Soil Conserva- tion District, addressed the Council requesting Council to reconsider their previous action to withdraw from said District and for the City to have a representative at the July 3, 1974 LAFCO Meeting in which said matter will be discussed. Council requested that said matter be agen- dized on the next regular Council Meeting Agenda of July t5, 1974 for possible reconsideration of same. ' A letter from the City of Auburn was noted requesting support on legislation to curtail certain environmental suits. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman DeBEll that the reading of Resolution No. 1822 be waived and that it be adopted supporting said re- quest and that the sample resolution from the City of Auburn be rewritten to concur with Councils' thinking. RESOLUTION NO. 1822 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO FORMULATE AND PRESENT LEGISLATION CUR- TAILING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL SUITS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: SILVA !",..~ ..... A letter from Pathway South, Inc. requesting re-funding was noted and discussed. Mr. Oshan, Director, addressed the Council and further explained the request for $3,500.00. Motion was made by Coun- cilman Stout seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that said re- quest be granted on the same basis as the previous allocation to be payable on a quarterly basis based upon the performance of said organiza- tion subject to referrals by the Police Department up to a maximum of $3,500.00 for the 74-75 fiscal year. The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same: Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meet- ing of May 23, 1974; ..~ Minutes of Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Meet- ing of May 23, 1974; -- Gilroy Unified School District Thanking Fire Department Employ- ees for assistance in First Aid instruction; Senator Howard Way in re: to S.B. 2302; State Department of Justice in re: to Discontinuing Bicycle License Fee Assessment on July 1, 1974. 3589 Plan. Com. Report 6-20-74 The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 20, 1974 was noted. P. & R. Com. The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of Minutes Mune 18, 1974 were noted. 6-1 8-74 ,.-. Parks and Recreation Director Ayer addressed the Council in regard to a revised proposed Master Plan of Eastside Park. Discussion was had on the matter by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that said proposed revised Plan of Eastside Park be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission to further study ,said plan in regard to the parking concept specifically reconsideration of parking proposed on Lewis Street and the limited proposed parking on Murray Avenue and further whether said park is to be considered a "neighborhood park" or a baseball park. Councilmen Duffin and Hughan voted "no" on the motion. ...... Personnel Com.Minutes noted. 6-26-74 The Minutes of the Personnel Commission Meeting of June 26, 1974 City Administrator Wood noted that the minimum wage and time and a half for overtime; classifications exemption under the Fair Labor and Standards Act; and Standby time for Water and Sewer Division Personnel re- quired approval of same by resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. Res.#1823 1823 be waived and that it be adopted approving the classifications eligi- ble to receive the minimum wage and time and a half for overtime; classifi- cations exempt under the Fair Labor & Standards Act; and Standby time for Water and Sewer Division personnel to include corrections in same dis- cussed by Council. RESOLUTION NO. 1823 ....... - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN CLASSES TO RECEIVE TIME AND ONE HALF OVERTIME, THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CLASSES AS DETERMINED BY THE FAIR LABOR AND STANDARDS ACT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDBY TIME PROCEDURES FOR WATER AND SEWER PERSONNEL. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: SILVA 1111i""".''''' Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the job classification for the position of Buyer with corrections as noted by Council be approved. Monthly Reports The Summary of the Monthly Reports of May, 1974, was noted and discussed. Disburse- ments The Report of Disbursements from June 1, 1974 through and includ- ing June 30, 1974 was noted and discussed. ~ Land & Water Conserva- tion Grant Res.#1824 & #1825 A Request to fi Ie an appl ication for Land and Water Conservat,i'on Grant was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 1824 be waived and that it be adopted authorizing the City Administrator to execute and file said application for Land and Water Conservation Grant. -- RESOLUTION NO. 1824 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING THE APPLI- CATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR CHRISTMAS HILL PARK AND LAS ANIMAS PARK PROJECT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: SILVA 3590 Eastside Park Proj. Grant Weed Abate- ment Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of Resolution No. 1825 be waived and that it be adopted containing assurances for same. RESOLUTION NO. 1825 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONTAINING ASSURANCES FOR THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT FUNDS FOR CHRISTMAS HILL PARK AND LAS ANIMAS PARK PROJECT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: SILVA .-..- ...... A Request to file an application approving the 1974 State Grant Funds for Eastside Park Project was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolu- tion No. 1826 be waived and that it be adopted authorizing the City Admi~- istrator to execute and file said application approving the 1974 State Grant Funds for Eastside Park Project. RESOLUTION NO. 1826 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING THE APPLI- CATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR EASTSIDE PARK PROJECT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: SILVA Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 1827 be waived and that it be adopted containing assurances for same. .- RESOLUTION NO. 1827 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONTAINING ASSURANCES FOR THE APPLICATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR EASTSIDE PARK PROJECT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: SILVA ....., A Report from Fire Chief Brittain regarding the Weeds along Uvas Creek was noted. Personnel Ses- A request from City Administrator Wood for a Personnel Session sion following the regular agenda to discu-s the performance of a City Employee was noted and approved. Woodworth Parcel Map Mon t. St. I mp . D i st. 74- 3 Res.#1828 Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested con- tinuance of a report on a Deferred Improvement Agreement for the Woodworth Parcel Map. Said matter was continued. .... A Report on Monterey Street Safety and Beautification Project was presented. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen further explained the Agreement with the State of California for same. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of Resolution No. 1828 approving the Agreement with the State Depart- ment of Transportation regarding said project be waived and that it be adopted. ...... RESOLUTION NO. 1828 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING THE EXISTING STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 101 (MONTEREY ROAD) IN THE CITY OF GILROY. 3591 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: SILVA r- It was noted that it would be necessary to change the Bid Opening date of July 11, 1974 to July 16, 1974 with Council to consider award of same at an adjourned Council Meeting on July 29, 1974; that the public hear- ing for formation of the Monterey Street Improvement Project 1974-3 scheduled for July 15, 1974 would be continued, at that meeting to July 29, 1974 and only those persons unable to attend the July 29, 1974 meeting would be heard at the July 15, 1974 Public Hearing in regard to said district. ..... Res.#1829 Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of Resolution No. 1829 Calling for Sealed Proposals for Parking District #1, Project 1964-1 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1829 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1807 ENTITLED 'IA RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED" PARKING DISTRICT NO.1 - PROJECT NO. 64-1. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: SILVA Res.#1830 Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of Resolution No. 1830 Calling for Sealed proposals for Monterey Street Improvement District 1974-3 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1830 -.. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1812 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED" MONTEREY STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1974-3. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: SILVA ....., Miller Ave. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a report on Impr. the proposed Miller Avenue Improvements. Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that Staff be authorized to contact the property owner within said proposed improvements on the basis that said improvements would become a lien against the property at whatever feasible interest Staff can negotiate with said property owner not to exceed 6% and further that the sidewalks on said property could be eliminated from the project if this would accom- plish completion of said proposed Miller Avenue Improvements. Montebello A request for acceptance of Montebello Apts. Street Improvement was Apts. presented. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Street Improvements for Montebello Apartments be accepted. Dump Truck Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended approval ~ of specifications for the purchase of a Dump Truck. Discussion was had by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout ___ and carried that authorization be given for the call for bids for a Dump Truck subject to approval of the specifications by Councilman Duffin. Res.#1831 The City Attorney presented a Resolution requesting that Board of Supervisors to order consolidation of a Charter Amendment with State of California General Election to be held November 5, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Hughan that the reading of Reso- lution No. 1831 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1831 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF 3592 SUPERVISORS O~ SANTA CLARA'COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION WITH THE STATE OF CALIF- ORNIA GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1974. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: SILVA NOES: ABSENT: New City Hall Councilman Hughan suggested that Staff prepare a report on space requirements for the proposed new City Hall. Arcadia Develop- City Administrator Wood presented a request of Arcadia Deve- ment Co. lopment Company for approval of 5 building permits for model homes on the Stelling property; said homes to be located at the proposed cuI de sac extension from Miller Avenue. P. & R. van Weed Abate- ment Adjournment Exe.Session Plan.Ass't. Adjournment Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that the request for 5 building permits for Model Homes for Arcadia Development Co. be approved subject to the removal of the temporary enclosure between the garages of two model homes prior to any sale of the affected structures. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer addressed the Council and reported that the purchase of a proposed van for his department was not available at the previously discussed cost. Council requested Staff prepare specifications for a station wagon vehicle and call for bids for same to be considered at the July 15, 1974 Council Meeting. Councilman Duffin suggested that the Weed Abatement Report designate separate charges for spraying and discing on future reports. The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commission Represen- tative Aceves, Jr. At 11:14 p.m. the Mayor adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss the performance of a City Employee. At 11:50 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the Meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the City Administrator be instructed to investigate the feasibility of reclassifying the job title of Planning Assistant to Associate Planner; job description and salary range to remain the same. At 11:55 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, / , // j ') //,)P/Jil;:'/0. (-Y City Clerk