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Minutes 1974/11/18 3631 November 18, 1974 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor NOrman B. Goodrich at 8:03 p.m. Roll Call Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, John Hughan, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin. Intro.new emp. The Mayor introduced new employee: Anthony A. Holiday, Apprentice Firefighter. Consent Calendar Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, exclud- ing Item "E". Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout and Goodrich; Absent: Council Member: Duffin. Minutes Minutes of the November 4, 1974 Regular Council Meeting; Minutes of the November 7, 1974 Adjourned Council Meeting; Salary Merit Salary Merit Increase for Donald R. Kludt, Patrolman, Range 32.4, Increase from Step "A" $922. to Step "B" $969.; Ord. #1026 rezoning Adopted Ordinance No. 1026 Rezoning 9.98 acres located on the north side of Leavesley Road west of Murray Avenue from RA and C1 Districts to M2 District. ORDINANCE NO. 1026 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING 9.98 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LEAVESLEY ROAD WEST OF MURRAY AVENUE FROM RA AND C1 DISTRICTS TO M2 DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, HUGHAN. PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: DUFFIN H.G.Kutzer Discussion was had regarding Item "E" of the Consent Calendar recom- Variance mending setting a Public Hearing on Petition of Harold G. Kutzer requesting a Variance to allow an Automobile Repair Shop in an R1 District located at the northwest corner of Farrell Avenue and Monterey Street, noting that the Planning Commission had not been able to arrive at a decision regarding said request. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that a Public Hearing date of December 2, 1974 be set and refer same back to the Planning Commission to attempt to arrive at a decision on said Variance request. It was noted that if the Planning Commission arrived at a decision the Council Public Hearing could be cancelled. Councilman DeBell was absent during action taken in this regard due to a conflict of interest on this property. Petition re: A petition from residents in the vicinity of Church Street and Ronan S.Howard Avenue in re: to Uncompleted Moved-In Houses on Smith Howard's Property Prop. was noted. Staff's Report on same was discussed. Mrs. Smith Howard addres- sed the Council and noted that her husband had been ill which was the reason that the houses had not been completed. 3632 Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that this matter be re-agendized on the December 16, 1974 Council Agenda and requested that the owner make every effort possible to put the houses on foundations. Mr. Alvin White addressed the Council and inquired as to how to contact Mrs. Martinez, Library Commissioner. It was noted by Staff that Mrs. Martinez is on the County Library Commission. ~ P.& R. A letter of resignation from Mr. Richard H. Gomer, Parks and Recrea- R.H.Gomer tion Commissioner was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded ... by Councilman Pate and carried that said resignation be accepted with regret. Commissions Councilman Pate requested that interested residents of the City be encouraged to inform Staff of their interest in the various Commission vacancies for terms expiring January 1, 1975 including Mr. Gomer's unexpired term for Council appointment at the December 16, 1974 Council Meeting. The following informational items were noted with no separate dis- cussion on same. Rapid Transit Dist. Rapid Transit Development Project Phase One Summary Report; Minutes-S.C. Minutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meeting Co. Plan. of October 24, 1974; Policy Com. S.C.Co.Airport and Minutes of Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Meet- Land Use ing of October 24, 1974. Com. III!iIIIIIII Dial-A-Bus System Councilman Stout informed Council of the County's Dial-A-Bus Sys... tern currently being used on a trial basis to go into effect November 24, 1974 and the Arterial Long-Run System December 21, 1974 including 200 buses in the program. . .... Plan.Com. The Planning Commission Report of the November 7, 1974 Meeting Report was noted. 11-7-74 Councilman Pate inquired of the status of the Joint Meeting with the County Planning Commission. Staff noted that another date would be scheduled in the future. Library Plaque A Report on a plaque for the New Library was noted and discussed. Council agreed that individual names should not be on said plaque and refer- red same to the Library & Culture Commission to suggest the format of said plaque. Council Chamber A Report on the Council Chambers' Sound System was noted and dis- Sound cussed. The Mayor suggested that the City purchase smaller type microphones System for said sytem that could easily be worn by the Council and Staff Members. ~ Basic Wage A request to Join with Santa Clara County in publishing the Basic Rates Wage Rates was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City participate with the County on said publishing of the Basic Wage Rates. ....... Mont.St.Imp. A request for Change Orders for the Monterey Street Safety- Proj. 74-3 Beautification Project was presented and explained by Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Staff's recommendation be approved and that the City Administrator be authorized to enter into an agreement for said Change Orders; specifically to allow the additional concrete necessary in the amount of $5,280.00; authorize the City Administrator to execute the 3633 change order for conduit under islands at seven (7) intersections estimated to be approximately $6,100.00; and approved installation of additional planter boxes at no additional cost. It was further noted that the change orders would be negotiated and based upon the original unit prices. Res.#1862 ,....... - Auction Intro.Ord. re:PERS A request to install an arterial stop sign at Eighth and Hanna Sts. Intersection was noted and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1862 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1862 RESOLUTIONOFTAE COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING AN ARTERIAL STOP AT xRE EAST AND WEST ENTRANCES OF EIGHTH STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH HANNA STREET IN THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: DUFFIN A request to conduct an Auction to dispose of surplus and unclaimed items and set minimum bids on surplus vehicles was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that said request for an Auction be approved as recommended. An ordinance amending the Public Empl oyees I Retirement System (PERS) Contract Eliminating Social Security and adding the 1959 Survivors' Bene- fits was presented for introduction. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. "."... Exe.Session A request for an Executive Session following this meeting to review pending litigation was noted. ....... Res.#1863 Gen.Mun. El ec. ""... Intro.Ord. Angle Parki ng ...... The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed Resolution clarifying the General Municipal Election Date and Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Provide for consolidation of same with the School Election (March 4, 1975). Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Council- man Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1863 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1863 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICERS TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF GILROY ON MARCH 4, 1975, AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGULAR ELECTION TO BE HELD MARCH 4, 1975. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: DUFFIN The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance permitting diagonal parking on Monterey Street. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived, that it be introduced and published by title and summary. Sewer Adv. City Administrator Wood reported on the November 15, 1974, Sewer Com. Advisory Committee Meeting with the representatives of the local Food Processing Plants. He noted that the proposed tour of the Lodi Plant for November 20, 1974 has been scheduled. Council Members: Stout, Pate and. Silva indicated that they would be interested in same. City Administrator Wood reported that prior to final acquisition of the Rea-Anderson, et al Property, a survey of same is needed and should be complete in about two (2) weeks. 3634 Res.#1864 Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell that the reading of Resolution No. 1864 be waived and that it be adopted congratulating the successful local Congressional candidate and expressing concern and aide in regard to the San Felipe and Hayes Valley Water Projects. RESOLUTION NO. 1864 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONGRATULATING THE SUCCESSFUL LOCAL CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE AND EXPRESSING CONCERN AND AIDE TO THE SAN FELIPE AND HAYES VALLEY WATER PROJECTS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 1974, by the following vote: ... AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, HUGHAN, PATE, SILVA, STOUT and GOODRICH. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ... ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DUFFIN Gilroy Plaza Imp. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended acceptance of improvements of Gilroy Plaza and approval of payment in the amount of $9,542.00 to Gilroy Plaza for the City's share of said project. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the Gilroy Plaza Improvements and payment be accepted as recommended. Bicycle Lane Federal Grant Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen explained the availi- bility of a Bicycle Lane Grant. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Department of Transportation for a Bicycle Lane Federal Grant for improving safety and additional capa- city of local bicycle lanes, with the City to share 1/3 of the cost of said grant and tentatively allowing $4,000.00 for the City's share, $2,000.00 cur- rently provided for in the 74-75 Budget; and further that this action would be contingent upon the County agreeing to share the cost of the Bicycle Lane Improvement on Miller Avenue. CETA Agree- Personnel Director Reinsch requested authorization for the Mayor to ment execute the CETA Agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Pate that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement between the Santa Clara Valley Manpower Board and the Employment Program of the Comprehensive Title II Plan (First Action Plan) (CETA). ..... ..... League Meet. The League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, meeting of November 22, 1974 at the LeBaron Hotel in San Jose was noted. V.Cristina Councilman Silva noted that he would attend the Retirement Dinner Retirement for Vernon J. Cristina, Highway Commissioner on November 21, 1974 and present the City's Resolution adopted at the November 4, 1974 Council Meet- ing. Adjournment At 9:37 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session. The Executive Session began at 9:42 p.m. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:35 p.m. and adjourned the meeting since there was no further business to be brought before the Council. Respectfully submitted, -- '......,..-