Minutes 1974/07/15
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City Emp.
Gilroy, California
July 15, 1974
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, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: Anthony C. Silva.
The Mayor introduced new employees: U. Pat DeLeon, Patrolman
and Clifford Thome, Fire Fighter.
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Sa 1 a ry
Merit
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Bids re:
Truck
P. & R.
Vehicle
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Motion was made by Councilman Duffin 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, Stout and Goodrich; Absent: Council Member: Silva.
Minutes of the July 1, 1974 Regular Meeting;
Salary Merit Increases for the following seven (7) City Employees:
Scott Lefaver, Planning Assistant - Range 35, from Step "B" $1111. to Step
"C" $1,166., effective July 1, 1974; Leana Vogel, Jr. Clerk-Typist, Range
22.5, from Step "A" $575. to Step "B" $605.; Mel Clement, Sr. Building
Inspector, Range 35.5 Step "D" $1,253. to Step "E" $1,317.; Mauro Lugo &
Wade Berry, Utility Men Trainees, Range 21, Step "A" $535. to Step "B"
$562.; Lee Eloff, Pol ice Sergeant, Range 34.5 Step "D" $1,194. to Step "E"
$1,253.; and Gregory J. Giusiana, Police Cadet, Range 21.5 Step "A" $548.
to Step "B" $575.
A Report was presented of the following bids received July 11, 1974
for a 1974 Cab and Chassis Tilting Cab Truck: a. International Harvester,
San Jose (1974) Model $11,656.82; b. Clifford Equipment Co., (1975) Model
$12,188.50; c. Bob Lynch Ford (1975) Model $12,686.10. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that the bid be
awarded to International Harvester, San Jose for (1974) Model in the
amount of $11,656.82.
A Report was presented of the following bids received July 11, 1974
for a 1974 Station Wagon for the Parks and Recreation Department: a. Marx.
Chev.-Buick - $4,971.40; b. Byers-White Corp. - $5,047.48; c. Bob Lynch
Ford, $5,225.80. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Council-
man Duffin and carried that the bid be awarded to Marx Chev.-Buick for the
1974 Buick in the amount of $4;971.40.
Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
Castlewood continued Public Hearing on rezoning of a portion of Castlewood Park Annexa-
Park Annex. tions 74-1 A & B. Planning Assistant Lefaver explained the proposed rezon-
74-1 A & Bing.
Rezoning
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposed rezoning.
Mr. John Filice, representing San Martin Vineyards, addressed the
Council and noted that the 70 lot stipulation created a problem for San
Martin Vineyards if same had to be coordinated with Pyramid Homes and that
completion of Montebello Drive at this time also created a problem.
Mr. Dick Simonsen, representing Pyramid Homes, addressed the Council
and noted that they were only interested in developing R-l lots.
Planning Assistant Lefaver noted that the Planning Commission
realized that there are two owners involved in the proposed rezoning and
that they recommended that the maximum of 70 units be allowed per year for
the entire area.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to same.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin
that the reading of Resolution No. 1832 be waived and that it be adopted
approving the proposed rezoning under Section 49 as recommended by the
Planning Commission; that a maximum of 70 units be allowed per year for
the entire area; and that the Improvement of Montebello Drive or an alternate
street be completed to be at the discretion of City Staff.
RESOLUTION NO. 1832
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY GRANTING A SPECIAL ZONING EXCEPTION PUR-
SUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY PERMITTING 1.91
ACRES OF R3 (LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DEVELOPMENT, 0.5 ACRES
OF R2 (TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE) DEVELOPMENT AND 29.5 ACRES OF Rl (SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE) DEVELOPMENT OF A 31.91 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED NORTH AND SOUTH
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Parking Dist.
#1,64-1 &
Monterey St.
Imp.Proj.
74-3
Wastewater
Reuse &
Disposal
Gilroy Golf
& Country
Club rest-
room faci-
lities
OF THIRD STREET AT WREN AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN and PATE
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT and GOODRICH.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: SILVA
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
the Public Hearing on modification of Parking District No.1, Project
1964-1. City Administrator Wood noted that any persons unable to be
present at the proposed continued Public Hearing on July 29, 1974 could
be heard at this Public Hearing.
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A petition from property owners in opposition to Monterey Street
Improvement Project 1974-3 was read. It was noted by Staff that some
owners of property should be heard under the next or 1974-3 Public Hear-
ing.
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Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Duffin and carried that this Public Hearing be continued to July 29,
1974 at 8:00 p.m.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
the Public Hearing on the proposed Monterey Street Improvement Project
1974-3.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the project unable to be present at the pro-
posed continued Public Hearing of July 29, 1974 at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. I rv i n Ho 11 is ter add ressed the Counc i 1 and noted that he
contacted all of the owners in the proposed district and that a majority
of the owners between Sixth and Seventh Streets and between Third and
Fourth Streets were in opposition to said district.
Mr. Jerry Fuchs, representing the Downtown Merchants' Associa-
tion in favor of the Project, addressed the Council noting that the
Downtown Beautification Committee had worked 2~ years attempting to
design a plan to accommodate all property owners within the proposed
District.
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Mr. George Porcella, addressed the Council and noted that he
was opposed to the Project.
Mr. Daniel Ruiz, 7320 Eigleberry Street, addressed the Council
noting his interest in the Project and the boundaries of same.
City Administrator Wood commented on slides showing the pro-
posed improvement district and Mr. Ed Peterman reported on slides taken
in various communities showing before and after situations of downtown
beautification projects; and Director of Public Works-City Engineer Han-
sen reported on the proposed improvement district design, etc.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Duffin and carried that the Public Hearing be continued to July 29, 1974
at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Richard Foss, of Consoer-Townsent Associates, explained a
Report on Dilution Aspects of Treated Wastewater Reuse and Disposal. Mr.
Foss also commented on an informational report on Sewerage Treatment Plant
Grant Application which was under the City Administrator's portion of the
Agenda in order to allow Council to ask any questions if any of Mr. Foss
in regard to same.
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The Mayor deviated from the regular Agenda in order to hear a
report from Mr. Fred Angelino under Unfinished Business in regard to the
LAFCO meeting of July 3, 1974 re: Lama Prieta Soil Conservation District.
Mr. Angelino addressed the Council and noted that said matter had been
continued to the LAFCO meeting of August 7, 1974.
A request from the Gilroy Golf and Country Club for additional
financial assistance from the City for restroom facilities was noted.
Staff was instructed to investigate the possibility of the City providing
the labor for said project and the Golf Course providing the materials
for same.
Sun Tan
Special
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A letter from Supervisor Dan McCorquodale in regard to Sun Tan
Special Support was noted and filed.
Lib. & Culture A letter of resignation from Mrs. Betty Richard, Library and Cul-
Commis- ture Commissioner was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Stout
sioner seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that Mrs. Richard's resignation
be accepted with regret. The Mayor requested Council Members to submit
names of their choice at the next regular meeting for appointment to
said Commission to replace Mrs. Richard.
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Open Space
Action
Program
S.C.Co.Air-
port Land
Use Com.&
Plan.Policy
The Planning Policy Committees' Open Space Action Program for
Santa Clara County was noted. Councilman Pate suggested that the County
be requested to make a presentation on same to both the Gilroy and Morgan
Hill Councils and interested parties; he further noted that a Public Hear-
ing on same would not be required.
The following informational items were noted with no separate dis-
cussion on same:
Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission and
Planning Policy Committee Meeting of June 27, 1974;
Com. Meet.
S.C.Co.Transp. Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Transportation Commission
Com.Meet. regular meeting of June 12, 1974;
St.Hwy.Com.
Report
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Plan. Com.
Report
7-11-74
Minutes of S.C.Co. Transportation Commission regular meeting of
June 26, 1974;
State Highway Commission Report on adoption of Highway location.
The Planning Commission Report of the July 11, 1974 meeting was
noted.
Suit re: Fed. A Report on a Class Action Suit in regard to recent Federal
Legisla- Legislation on Time and One Half Overtime and Safety Employees Working
tion Hours was noted and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan
seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the City Administrator be
authorized to proceed to join into this action as recommended and that
$200.00 be allocated to cover the City's share of the cost of said suit.
701 Plan.
Grant
Weed Abate-
ment
Flood
Insurance
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A Request for a Budget amendment for the Current 701 Planning
Grant was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council-
man Hughan and carried that Account 6B60 be increased in the 1974-75
Budget in the amount of $30,500.00 for said Grant as recommended.
A Report of Fire Chief Brittain on Weed Abatement performed on
Parcels 841-15-051 & 054 was noted.
A Report on an Application for National Flood Insurance under
the Flood Protection Act of 1973 was noted, and discussed. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin that the read-
ing of Resolution No. 1833 indicating the Building Permit System which
the City has adopted and the review procedure for the system be waived
and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1833
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INDICATING THE
BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM WHICH THE CITY OF GILROY HAS ADOPTED AND THE REVIEW
PROCEDURE FOR THE SYSTEM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: SILVA
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Seismic
Safety
Element
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin
that the reading of Resolution No. 1834 ~uthorizing application for Flood
Insurance be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1834
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY'S APPLICATION FOR FLOOD
INSURANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCil MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: SILVA
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A Request of Mrs. Eleanor Young of the County Planning Department
was noted for a date to present the County's Seismic Safety Element to the
City. Council suggested same sometime during August since the July 29, 1974
Adjourned Meeting would be primarily for the Public Hearing on the proposed
Downtown Improvement District.
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Pre-Delinquent A Report on the Pre-Delinquent Diversion Project Agreement was
Project noted and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Counci1-
Agree. man Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 1835 be waived and that it be
adopted approving the subject Agreement.
New City
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Salary
Increase
1974-75
Paving
Program
Weed
Control
Woodworth
Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 1835
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GilROY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE PRE-DELINQUENT DIVERSION PROJECT AGREEMENT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th 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 on space requirement estimate for the proposed new City
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A Request for a Salary Increase for the Director of Parks and
Recreation was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin secpnded by
Councilman Pate and carried that the Salary Increase for the Director of
Parks and Recreation be approved at Range 39 Step "E" in the amount of
$1,562. to become effective July 1, 1974 as recommended.
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A Report on the 1974-75 Paving Program was noted and explained
by Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the plans
and specifications for said project as recommended by the Director of
Public Works-City Engineer on the designated streets and paving of Christmas
Hill Park be approved and authorization be given for bids to be adver-
tised for said project with the County of Santa Clara's Paving Projects.
A Report on Weed Control was presented and explained by Direc-
tor of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen. Council agreed that the City
should proceed with said weed abatement under Contract for same.
A deferred Agreement for the Woodworth parcel fronting on
Monterey Street was presented for execution. Mot~on was made by Council-
man Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that said deferred
Agreement for the Woodworth parcel be approved and executed as recom-
mended and that said document be recorded.
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City trees Councilman Stout inquired of the City's requirements for re-
moving trees in the parkways.
Sidewalks The City Attorney suggested that the City review hazardous
sidewalks throughout the Community. Director of Public Works-City Engineer
Hansen noted that such a program is under way.
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HUD 1st Amend. City Administrator Wood presented a First Amendatory Agreement
Agreement with HUD for acquisition and Development of Eastside and Development 9f
Christmas Hill Parks. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 1836 be waived and
that it be adopted approving the First Amendatory Agreement with HUD
for Eastside and Christmas Hill Parks.
Inter-City
Counc i 1
76th Annual
league of
Ca 1 if.
Cities
Adjournment
RESOLUTION NO. 1836
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA APPROV-
ING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF FIRST AMENDATORY CONTRACT FOR
GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND/OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN-SPACE PURPOSES NO. OS-CA-
09-39-1082, CONTRACT NO. OS-CA-09-39-I082(G) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GILROY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th 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
The Inter-City Council Meeting of July 18, 1974 was noted and
the Mayor requested that 2 reservations for same be made.
The 76th Annual League of California Cities Conference in Los
Angeles was noted. Council requested that 8 reservations be made for
hotel accommodations for said Conference October 20, 1974 to October 23,
1974 to include all Council Members present, the City Administrator
and City Attorney. It was noted that Councilman Silva would be con-
tacted to determine if he wanted reservations for same.
At 11:30 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that the meeting adjourn to July 29,
1974 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk