Minutes 1974/09/03
Roll Call
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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
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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.
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the
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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... 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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