Minutes 1974/11/18
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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.
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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.
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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. .
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Exe.Session A request for an Executive Session following this meeting to review
pending litigation was noted.
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Res.#1863
Gen.Mun.
El ec.
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Intro.Ord.
Angle
Parki ng
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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.
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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).
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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,
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