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Minutes 1974/08/05 3603 Aygus t 5, 1974 ~ilroy, Cal ifornia The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was cal led to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. Ro 11 Ca 1 1 Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, John Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Certificate of Service The Mayor tabled the presentation of the Certificate of Service to Mrs. Betty Richard, retired Library & Culture Commissioner, to await her presence. Intra. New Emp. The Mayor introduced the following new employees: Harold Ritter, Jr., & Promotions Fire Fighter and Peter Timewell, Pol ice Cadet; and noted promotion of Joseph A. Romeo from Fire Engineer to Fire Captain and Will iam E. Alexander from Fire Fighter to Fire Engineer. ConSent Calendar Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate 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. Minutes Minutes of the July 15, 1974, Regular Council Meeting. Minutes of the July 29, 1974, Regular Adjourned Council Meeting; and UNICEF UNICEF Waiver of Sol icitation Permit for a Fund Drive October 23 - Novembe r 1, 1974. L. Frisone Extn. A request from Mr. Larry Frisone was noted requesting time extension Under Sec. under Section 49 for Multi-Residential Property at the southwest corner of 49 Church and Pierce Streets (formerly). Discussion was had by Council in regard to same. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that 6 months time extension under Section 49 be approved at the request of Mr. Larry Frisone, noting that further requests for addi- tional extensions would have to be referred to the Planning Commission to determine a bui~d-out schedule for said property. Manpowe r Adv. Counc i 1 A request from the Santa Clara County Manpower Board inviting the City to nominate a representative to the Manpower Advisory Council was noted. Mo- tion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Councilman Stout represent the City on the Manpower Advisory Council. City Administrator Wood recommended that Cecil Reinsch be the alternate representativ on said Council. Council had no objection to same. 3604 ALUC Com. PPC The following informational items were noted with no separate dis- cussion on same: Minutes of the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Meeting of June 27, 1974; Minutes of the Santa Clara County Planning Pol icy Committee Meeting of June 27, 1974; ALUC & PPC Mini Minutes of Santa Clara County Airport Land Use commission - Mini-Minutes Planning Pol icy Committee meetings of July 25, 1974; ~ Letter from Dr. James Cecil ian commending the City Pol ice Department; Po 1 ice Dept. Commenda- and tion BASSA Ce rt i fica te of Service Plan. Com. Re po r t 7/18/74 Mesa Rd. Ran ch P & R Com. 7/]6/74 Facil ity Use Rule Change ....... BASSA in re: to AB 2040. Councilman Hughan noted BASSA's position in regard to same. The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to Mrs. Betty Richard recently retired from the Library and Culture Commission. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 18, 197~, was noted and further explained by Planning Assistant Lefaver. Planning Assistant Lefaver explained the Planning Commission recom- mendation in regard to the proposed plans of Madonna Development Company for Mesa Road Ranch subdivision. A letter of appeal was noted from Madonna Development, Inc., in regard to the Planning Commission's recommendation that a total of 190 bedrooms be allowed in the apartment complex and the build-out schedule on the entire project be 60 units per year. Dr. Carl E. Bozzo and Mr. Will iam Breakey addressed the Council and requested that the Council al low completion of 100 apartments plus 20 single family residents and 214 bedrooms in,;the apartment complex. .~, '~ - Discussion was had in regard to same by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin and not voted upon that Madonna Development Company be granted permission to build up to 100 apartments by December 31, 1975, and that the 20 single family residential lots be bui It on their own merit. Further discussion was had on the motion. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried by a Roll Call vote that the previous motion be amended to read that: Madonna Development Company be granted permission to build a maximum of 120 units (100 apartments and 20 single family residents); buildout schedule in a two (2) year period expiring August 1,1976. (Roll Call on amendment): Ayes: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, and Silva; Noes: Stout and Goodrich. The Mayor called for the question on the original motion as amended and said motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that 214 bedrooms in the apartment complex be approved in the two- year build-out schedule. ..... Councilman Pate suggested that the Developer submit plans for future phasing of the remainder of the Mesa Road Ranch Subdivision within the two- year period. ...... The Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of July 16, 1974, were noted. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer explained the Facil ity Use Rule Changes proposed by the Commission. Discussion was had in regard to the private dances held in Wheeler Auditorium and the increase in the Custodian's work as a result of many of said private dances. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Coun- cilman Hughan and carried that the proposed Rules be amended regarding category 3605 IICII, Private Groups, $150.00 rent with a change in the cleaning and damage deposit for said category to be $150.00. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Facil ity Use Rules as recommended by approved to include the amendment to Category IICII for the cleaning and damage deposit for same. Personnel Com. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of July 24, 1974, 7/24/74 was noted. Personnel Director Reinsch further explained said report. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that the following classifications as recommended by the Commission be adopted. Classifica- Title Change of Planning Assistant to Associate Planner; New Position: tion Changes Senior Recreation Leader at Salary Range 28 ($752 to $913); Title Change and update of Classification of Equipment Maintenance Man to Equipment Maintenance Supervisor; New position of Equipment Mechanic at Salary Range 30.5 ($850 to $1033); and title change and update of classification of Equipment Helper to Equipment Serviceman. -- ..... Lib. & Culture The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of July Com. 7/2/74 2, 1974, were noted. Monthly Reports ..... ....... Disbursements 3/4Ton Pickup S.P. Stockyards Fl ing's Pizza Sign ,..... ..... Juveni Ie Traffic Violators Employee Com- mendat i on Llagas Water- shed Proj. 566 The Summary of Monthly Reports of June, 1974, was noted and dis- cussed. Discussion was had in regard to the difference between water pumped vs. water billed. It was noted by Staff that a good portion of same was due to the lake at Las Animas Park. Councilman Duffin inquired of the City's control in regard to water being taken from hydrants at El Dorado and at First Street bel ieved to not being metered. Discussion was had in regard to the recent paving of a portion of First Street. Staff noted that the City is attempting to correct the situa- tion and is scheduled to meet with the Contractor, State of California, and Asphalt Institute in regard to same. Councilman Hughan inquired about possibly sealing the lake at Las Animas Park. Staff noted that the lake was originally sealed with com- pacted clay and that same is being tested and studied. The Report of Disbursements from July 1, 1974, through July 31, 1974, was noted and discussed. A Report on the 3/4 Ton Pickup bid that was awarded by Council on May 6, 1974, was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City approve the purchase of the 1975 Model of the 3/4 Ton Pickup as recommended. A Report on the Stockyard demolition was noted. A request from the Planning Department for Council to set a Hearing on the Sign Violation at Fl ings. Pizza was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that a Hearing on Signs at Fl ings. Pizza be set for August 19, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. A Report on the Work Off Penalties for Juvenile Traffic Violators was noted and discussed. An employee commendation of Pol ice Officer Lee Eloff was noted. The Mayor instructed City Administrator Wood to write a letter on behalf of the Councilmen and Mayor for his accompl ishment. A Report on the Llagas Watershed Project 566, E.I.R. Advisory Com- mittee was noted. Council recommended contacting Mr. Don Malinoff, Howard Lindeleaf or Stuart Fletcher for appointment on the EIR Advisory Committee to represent the City. 3606 Street Paving Program Go 1 dsm i th Seeds Fire Hyd rant Regional Soft- ball Tournament Jt. Powers Agree. Inter-Govern- mental Employees Relations Ser- vi ce Agree. Seismic Element Lib. & Cult. Commi ss ioner National Archery Standings League of Cal if. Cities City Barbecue Adjou rnment A Report on the Street Paving Program was noted recommending execution of the agreement with the County for said Joint Street Paving Program. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that said Agreement with the County of Santa Clara be approved and executed. A Report on proposed water service charges for hydrant rental at Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. was noted. Mrs. Goldsmith objected to said charges. Council tabled action on same in order for Staff to research the Council Minutes to determine if a hydrant service charge was discussed at the time aooroval was given Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. to install said hydrant. ... .... A Report on proposed admission for the Regional Softball Tourna- ment was noted. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer further explained the proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the request to charge $1.00 per car or $ .25 per person as an admission charge for said Tournament was approved with the stipulation that spectators be charged at an entrance to the Tournament rather than at the Main Gate to the Park. A Joint Powers Agreement for Intergovernmental Employees Relations Service Program 1974-75 was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Joint Powers Agreement be approved as recommended and that authorization be given for execution of same. A report noting the County's request for a Council Meeting on presentation of the County's Seismic Element. It was noted and agreed by Council that the recent presentation of same at the Inter-City Council Meeting was adequate. ....... The Mayor presented the name of Miss Lupe Sanchez for appoint- ment to the Library and Culture Commission to fill the unexpired term of Betty Richard (1-1-76). Discussion was had. Motion was made by Council- man DeBell seconded by Councilman Silva that Miss Lupe Sanchez be appointed to the Library and Culture Commission to fill the vacancy on said Commission. ""j",~ Councilman Stout suggested and Council agreed that a letter of commendation be forwarded Mrs. Jennie Camacho and her son, Daivd, for recent accompl ishments in the National Archery Tournament. It was noted that Mrs. Jennie Camacho is 13th in the Nation's Amateur standings and her son, David, 3rd in the nation. City Administrator Wood noted the League of California Cities Meeting of August 15, 1974, in San Mateo. The Mayor reminded Council to be present at the City Barbecue at 6:45 p.m. on August 17, 1974. At 11 :28 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. ..... Respec~!ullY submitted, ,,'-V?1dr:in~./? (j Z;~:/h(.."'~ Susanne E. Steinmetz, City Clerk ,;~