Minutes 1974/08/05
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Lib. & Culture The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of July
Com. 7/2/74 2, 1974, were noted.
Monthly
Reports
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Disbursements
3/4Ton Pickup
S.P. Stockyards
Fl ing's Pizza
Sign
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Respec~!ullY submitted,
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Susanne E. Steinmetz, City Clerk
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