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Minutes 1974/09/03 Roll Call ",..,.. "". 3611 September 3, 1974 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m. Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, John Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin. -- Retirement The Mayor tabled a presentation of a Retirement Certificate to Ed Parr Certificate to await his presence. Promotions Intro. new Employee Consent Calendar Minutes Pub.Hear. Rezoni ng- W.J.Hanna /f'j' - j Pub.Hear. re: rezoning- B.Pappani The Mayor noted promotions for the following City Employees: Billie J. McCuiston from Patrolman to Police Sergeant and Norma Wiedeman from Jr. Clerk Typist to Clerk Typist. The Mayor introduced a new employee: Gloria Thrasher, Buyer. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the follwoing item under the Consent Calendar be approved: Minutes of August 19, 1974, Regular Council Meeting. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing on a rezoning request of Walter J. Hanna for property at 1795 Hecker Pass Highway. (First Street) from I-Z to R-l. Associate Planner Lefaver explained the proposed rezoning as recom- mended by the Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that an ordinance rezoning the subject property be introduced, the reading waived and published by title and summary. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on a rezoning request of Ben Pappani to rezone from R-l to R-2 property loca(ed at the southeast corner of Sixth and Maple Streets. Associate Planner Lefaver explained the proposed rezoning as recom- mended by the Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak or against the proposed rezoning. There was no comment from anyone in audience. for the ...... and ... and and Hearing re: Madonna Apts. Day Care Ctr. Extn. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva carried that an ordinance rezoning the subject property be introduced published by title and summary. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Hearing on an Appeal of Mrs. S. D. Frassetti objecting to the one year extension regarding the Day Care Center at Madonna Village recently granted by the Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the matter. Mrs. S. D. Frassetti, 22 year resident at 7860 Miller Avenue, 3612 Res. #1845 Madonna Vil- 1 age Day Ca re Center Community Serv. Complex Forest St. Zoning addressed the Council and stated her objections to the Day Care Center's one year extension recently granted by the Planning Commission. Mrs. Fras- setti noted that her primary objection to the Day Care Center was the increased traffic it has generated in the area, particularly on Miller Avenue. Associate Planner lefaver commented that Madonna Development Co. will be on the September 5, 1974, Planning Commission Agenda requesting an increase of 8 additional children to be allowed to attend the Day Care Center; noting that the present maximum allowed is twelve (12). Mrs. Frassetti noted that one of the conditions in the original resolu- tion granting the Conditional Use Permit was that a stop sign be installed by Madonna Village at the entrance to Madonna Village Apartments and that there ... is no sign presently at said location. Mrs. Frassetti further noted that said Day Care Center was not a necessity and that she personally knows of ... seventeen people that will do baby-sitting. Dr. Carl Bozzo, addressed the Council, and noted that the stop sign will be re-installed; that a stop sign had originally been installed and re- moved by vandals. Mrs. Frassetti noted that she was of the opinion that most people cannot afford to send their children to the Day Care Center. Fire Chief brittain noted that Madonna Day Care Center is licensed for twenty-four (24) children by the State of California, Department of Social Welfare and that there are three (3) entrance accesses for fire protection; two of the entrances are locked but that the Fire Department is equipped with bolt cutters if necessary to use anyone of said entrances presently locked. Mr. Michael Silacci, 5 year resident, noted that his child attends sa'jc Day Care Center and that it is his opinion that said center is well organized, educational, in a well conducted environment. Mrs. Frassetti noted that the Day Care Center generates a heavy traffic problem and that it should be moved to another location. Police Chief Laizure reported that there is no police problem in the area of the Day Care Center. .... ....~.. Discussion was had by Council in regard to the one year .extension and appeal of same. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolution No. 1845 be adopted modifying the Planning Commission's recommendation approving the one year extension noting that no further ex- tension would be granted and with the condition that the two front gates presently locked will be open giving access to the Day Care Center on First Street. RESOLUTION NO. 1845 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY MODIFYING ON APPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 740 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION EXTENDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MADONNA VILLAGE DAY CARE CENTER. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of September. 1974, by the folloWing vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, HUGHAN, PAT~, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DUFFIN Dr. Robert Infelise, Superintendent of Gilroy Unified School Dist- rict, addressed the Council in regard to a proposed Community Service Com- plex at the new high school. It was noted that he had distributed a letter in this regard to Council at this meeting. The Mayor requested that said matter be agendized at a later date in order for Council to study said pro- posal. ..... ........ Mr. Fran Basch addressed the Council and noted that he is opposed to the Planning Department's recommendation to study the zoning on Forest Street for compliance with the General Plan. He noted that he is opposed to rezoning to R-1 said property where his warehouse for Valley Distributors is located. He further stated that he would be making a presentation on this matter at the Planning Commission. 3613 Proposition A letter from the City of Modesto was noted urging opposition to #17 Proposition 17. Council took no action on same. BASSA A letter from BASSA in regard to a meeting in San Jose on September 4, 1974,was noted. Gilroy Cable A request of Gilroy Cable TV was noted for a hearing on rate and TV charges amendments. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried to set a hearing on same for September 16, 1974. ,...... ... Llagas Creek A Newsletter No.1 in regard to the Llagas Creek Watershed Project Reformulation was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1846 be waived and that it be adopted endorsing said Project. RESOLUTION NO. 1846 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNC.IL OF THE CITY OF GILROY URGING SUPPORT OF THE LLAGAS CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: 'COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DUFFIN The following informational items were noted with no separate dis- cussion on same. Industri a 1 Sewage A letter from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board in re: to the Domestic and Industrial Sewerage Plant Operations was noted, including a response to the Board's letter. ........ P Zone - S. Valley Freeway A letter from the County Planning Department was noted in regard to a Public Hearing on P Zoning District for South Valley Freeway. ..... P & R Com. The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of August 20, 1974, were noted. Lib. & Cult. Com. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of August 6, 1974, were noted. Month ly Reports The Summary of Monthly Reports of July, 1974, was noted and dis- cussed. Councilman Stout inquired about the figures for water pumped in July 1973. City Administrator Wood noted that he would check same. Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from August 1, 1974, through and in- cluding August 31, 1974, were noted and discussed. - Charter Amend. City Administrator Wood noted a request for Council direction in preparation of a written argument in support of the proposed Charter Amendment on General Election dates. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that the argument in support of said charter amendment be approved as submitted and as modified by the Ci ty Attorney. ..... Truck A request for modification of the Truck Route on Forest Street was Route noted. Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution modifying said truck route as recommended. Councilman Pate requested that a map of the present truck route be prepared for Council to study same at the next regular Council meeting. Sewer Treat. A Report on Aerated Oxidation Sewerage Treatment Plant at Lone Plants Pine, California, was noted. Council noted that they would be interested in vewing this type of operation. 3614 Ho 1 i day Pl an Gilroy Plaza's Const. Water Billing Ray's Auto Parts Sign Fling's Pizza Mu ra 1 Sign Jt. Meeting- M.H ._Gi 1 roy Inter-City Council Adjournment A req~est to change the State Holiday Plan now being used by the City by exchanging Columbus Day Holiday to the Friday following Thanksgiving was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the change in the State Holiday Plan now being used by the City be approved as recommended. A Report on clarification of Gilroy Plaza's Construction Water Billing was noted and discussed. It was noted by Staff that the 120 day extension granted Ray's Auto Parts for removal of their present sign expires September 3, 1974. Council referred same to the Planning Department to contact Mr. Rossi to determine if his new sign had been ordered as previously reported by Mr. Rossi and the expected delivery date of same. Associate Planner Lefaver reported that Fling's Pizza had filed a Variance for the mural painting on the side of his building; said Variance request to be before the Planning Commission at their September 19, 1974, meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that an extension be granted Fling's Pizza on removal of said mural painting to September 19, 1974, in order to obtain the Planning Commission's recommendation on said mural sign. City Administrator Wood noted that Morgan Hill City Council will attempt to schedule the requested Joint Morgan Hill-Gilroy Work Meeting for September 11, 1974. Council had no objection to same. The Inter-City Council Meeting of September 5, 1974, in San Jose was noted. At 10:20 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectflly submitted, f '7?J U4 utJ11.