Minutes 1974/09/16
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Roll Call
Intro. Emp.
Promotion
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord. #1022
September 16, 1974
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor May@r Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, John
Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Gooq-
rich.
The Mayor introduced Rosalinda Hurley, recently promoted from Junior
Clerk Typist to Account Clerk.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Counci1man Silva
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved with the
correction of the September 3, 1974, Minutes that Councilman Duffin did not
make the motion adopting Resolution No. 1846, as he was absent at said
meeting. Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: AYes: Council
Members: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and Goodrich.
Minutes of September 3, 1974, Regular Council Meeting;
Adopted Ordinance No. 1022 Rezoning from l-Z to R-l property of Walter
J. Hanna, 1795 Hecker Pass Highway (First Street);
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March of
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Muscul ar '
Dystrophy
Pipe & Fit-
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Cable TV
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ORDINANCE NO. 1022
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY
BY REZONING A 7.167 ACRE PARCEL AT 1795 HECKER PASS HIGHWAY FROM IZ TO R1
DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT, and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Adopted Ordinance No. 1023 REzoning from R-1 to R-1 property of Ben
Pappani, located at the southeast corner of Sixth and Maple Streets.
ORDINANCE NO. 1023
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY
BY REZONING A LOT ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SIXTH AND MAPLE STREETS FROM
R1 DISTRICT TO R2 DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL,/HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH
DUFFIN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Waived solicitation permit at the request of the March of Dimes, Santa
Clara County Chapter, for Mothers I March, January 24-27, 1975;
Waived solicitation permit at the request of the Muscular Dystrophy
Association of America, Inc., for fund drive during November, 1974.
A Report for Bids for Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings for the Ronan Avenue
Water Line and for stock was noted and further explained by Purchasing Agent
Reinsch. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the low bid of U. S. Pipe Co. in the amount of $15,600.85
be approved and that the 74-75 Budget be amended in the amount of $4,100.00
to increase Account 41C2(b) to allow for said bid.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
hearing on Gilroy Cable TV request for rate and charges amendments.
Mr. Frank Caliri, owner, addressed the Council and further explained
the request for said amendments. Mr. Caliri's accountant also addressed the
Council and further explained Cable TVls financial statement presented to
Council for review.
The Mayor appointed, a Council Committee of Councilmen Duffin, Stout,
and Hughan to study said proposal and report back to Council at the next
regular meeting for a recommendation on same.
Milk A Petition from residents protesting noise reportedly emanating
from Els Ranch Milk Operation at 575 First Street was noted. City Administra-
tor Wood reported that the Mayor and Staff had recently met with Mr. Moore,
owner of Els Ranch Milk and he had agreed to discontinue deliveries between
the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. It was also reported by Staff that the
property would be monitored for noise within the next two or three weeks.
Mr. Mario Balanesi, resident in the area, addressed the Council and
further explained the reasons for his protest.
Council tabled action on the matter to await Staffls recommendation
following monitoring of said area.
Library Bldg. Mr. Robert Wong, architect, addressed the Council and gave a Status
Report on the library building construction.
Social Planning A request from the Social Planning Council was noted for appointment
Council of a Liaison to their Committee on Community and Government Relations.
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The following items were noted with no separate discussion on same:
S. C. Co. Trans. Mini Minutes of the Santa Clara County Transportation Committee Meeting
Com. Meet. of August 24, 1974;
Dept. of Trans. Department of Transportation in re: to Final Relinquishment of Route
152, between First and Tenth Streets;
Wa ter Com.
Santa Clara Water District on appointments to the Water Commission;
League of Calif. League of California Cities re: EPA Parking Facility Regulations begin-
Cities re: EPA ning January 1, 1974.
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Plan. Com.
Report
9/5/74
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 5, 1974, was
noted. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and
carried that the street names for the Arcadia Development Company be approved
as recommended by the ?~~ee~ Naming Committee and approved by the Commission.
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Madonna Village Discussion was had in regard to the Conditional Use Permit granted by
Day Care Centerthe Commission to allow Madonna Village Day Care Center to have 20 children
living outside of Madonna Village Apartments to attend said Center. Discussion
was had in regard to the condition that the locked gates going out to First
Street be unlocked.
Year End The Report of the External Audit for Year ending June 30, 1974, was
Audit noted. motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman DeBell and
carried that the Report be accepted.
Water Pumped A Report on clarification of figures of July 1973 water pumped as compared
1973 with July 1974 Summary of Monthly Report was noted and discussed. Discussion was
had in regard to metering the water used at the various city parks.
Aerated Lagoon
Sewerage
Treatment
Plant
A Report on a tour of the Lone Pine Aerated Lagoon Sewerage Treatment
Plant was noted. Councilmen Hughan, Stout, Silva and DeBell noted that they
would like to tour said plant or a similar plant with this type of operation
if same could be arranged.
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Sewer Treatment A request for reclassification of the Sewer Treatment Plant Operator
Plant Operator to Water Quality Control Plant Operator was presented. Motion was made by
Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the position
of Sewer Treatment Plant Operator be reclassified to Water Quality Control
Plant Operator as requested and that the present operator's salary be increased
to Range 33.5 at Step "D", $1137.00 per month, to become effective Octob~r 1,
1974. Council requested that the Personnel Commission be advised of Council
action regarding this reclassification.
Downtown Beauti- A Report on the Final Agreement with the State on the Downtown Safety-
fication Proj. Beautification Project was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Hugnan
seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 1847 be waived
and that it be adopted approving said agreement as modified authorizing the
Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 1847
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT,
AS MODIFIED, REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING THE EXISTING STATE
HIGHWAY ROUTE 101 (MONTEREY ROAD) IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Noise Element A Report on Noise Element Consultants was presented and discussed.
Consultants Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate that the
bid of Earth Metrics in the amount of $3,200.00 for said Consultant be approved
noting that the 74-75 Budget included $3,000 for same and approval be given for
a $200 transfer within said budget to allow for said bid.
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Street Tree
Ord.
The proposed Street Tree Ordinance approved by the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission on March 19, 1974, was presented and discussed. Council
tabled action on said ordinance in order for Staff to re-write same to allow
property owners, etc., to prune parkway trees annually without obtaining
a permit for same.
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Mr. George Porcella addressed the Council and reported that a tree
at the Justice Court property would soon be in a hazardous condition as it
had a wire wrapped around its trunk that should be removed. It was noted
by Staff that said tree was not within the Cityls jurisdiction as it was
within the parkway.
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Forest Street Park Councilman Stout inquired of the Forest Street Park Bocci Ball Project.
City Administrator Wood noted that the Telephone Company would not have the
required poles available until the end of October or first part of November,
necessary to complete said project.
Water Meter
Readi ng
Councilman Duffin inquired of the number of personnel required in
reading water meters; and if it was imperative that two personnel is
necessary to complete same.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that he would
investigate same.
Golf Course Rd. Councilman Duffin requested that the water line leakage at the Golf
Course Road be repaired.
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Paving Project Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested Council
direction in completing the City Paving Project in the area of Diane, David,
and Dori s Courts or oil and screen other streets in a different area that
are proposed for another time. Discussion was had in regard to the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that Council concurs with completing this yearls present paving of Diane,
David and Doris Courts and that the 74-75 Budget be amended in the amount
of $5,000 to include oil and screening of other streets as outlined by the
Director of Public Works.
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Garbage Rates Council set September 19, 1974, at 4:30 p.m. for Council Committee:
Mayor, Councilmen Duffin, Silva and City Administrator to study a Staff
survey of garbage rates.
Cable TV Council set September 19, 1974, at 3:30 p.m. for Council Committee:
Councilmen Stout, Duffin and Hughan to meet with Cable TV in regard to
proposal of rate increases.
Sewerage Treat. City Administrator Wood noted that he would attempt to schedule a
Plant tour of the Wood Lake Aerated Lagoon Sewerage Treatment Plant for those
Council Members desiring to attend.
Baptist Church
Property
City Administrator Wood noted that the Baptist Church Property
owners have requested an advance of $50,000 when their final payment is
due with the Bank for a loan on their new building prior to completion
of escrow. The Council noted that they would be willing to cooperate in
thi smatter.
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Barbecue Honoring City Administrator Wood invited Council on behalf of the Kiwanis
Past Council Club to a Stag Barbecue September 23, 1974, at the Golf Course honoring
Members past City Council members.
Miller Ave.
Crossing
Councilman Silva reported that the County has agreed to fix the
Miller Avenue crossing back to the same condition that it was in before
they changed it.
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Adjournment At 11:12 p.m., motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by
Councilman Hughan and carried that the meeting adjourn to September 23,
1974, at 5:00 p.m. to a Special Meeting for award of the Contract in regard
to Monterey Street Improvement Project 1974-3.
Respectfully submitted,
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