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Minutes 1974/12/16 3638 Roll Call Intro. new employees Certificate of Service Consent Calendar Minutes December 16, 1974 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:05 p.m. Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, John Hughan, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: Anthony C. Silva. The Mayor introduced new employees: Raul Caballero, Utility- man Trainee ( P & R Dept.) and Ronald Redondo, Utilityman Trainee (Dept. of Pub. Wks.). The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to Richard Gomer, retired Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: Silva. Minutes of the December 2, 1974, Regular Council Meeting; 3639 ,.... ...... Sa 1 a ry Increases Ord. #1029 re: Animals & Fowl Approved Salary Merit Increases for the following three (3) City Employees: Joe Barrientez, Utility Man I, Range 25 from Step "C" ($716) to Step "D" ($752); Clifford Thome and Edward Montez, Firemen, Range 31 from Step II A" ($870) to Step liB II ($913); Adopted Ordinance No. 1029 Amending Chapter 4 of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Animals and fowl; ORDINANCE NO. 1029 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE RELATING TO ANIMALS AND FOWL. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: SILVA ; Damage Claim re: Denied Claim for damages from Ronald and Frances Beverly Arndt, Arndt filed October 30, 1974; Solicitations Approved request of the Crippled Children's Society of Santa Clara Crippled County for waiver of the solicitation permit for their Fund Drive, February ..."".. Children's 1-28, 1975. Society ... Bids re: Mont. Heard a Report from City Administrator Wood on the following bids St. Imp. Dist.received December 16, 1974, for Monterey Street Improvement Project 74-3 & Pkg. Dist#l and Parking District No.1: a) Monterey Street Improvement Project 1974-3: (1) Mason Brothers, Int. Cost $3,192.09, Ave. Interest Rate 6.5343%; (2) Birr, wilson & Co., Inc. $3,935.10; 8.0553%; b) Parking District No.1: (1) Buel G. Proffitt, $17,325.43 - 7.2865%; (2) Birr, Wilson & Co., Inc. $18,410.32 - 7.7469%. Res. #1869 -- Res. #1870 ..... Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 1869 be waived and that it be adopted Determining Unpaid Assessments and Providing for Issuance of Bonds re: Monterey Street Improvement Project 1974-3. RESOLUTION NO. 1869 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS - MONTEREY STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1974-3. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout and Goodrich. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan that the reading of REsolution No. 1870 be waived and that it be adopted Awarding the Sale of bonds for Monterey Street Improvement Project 1974-3 to Mason Brothers, Average Interest Rate - 6.5343%. RESOLUTION NO. 1870 A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS - MONTEREY STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1974-3. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Stout and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ~BSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Silva 3640 Res. #1871 Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 1871 be waived and that it be adopted Providing for the Issuance of $40,000 2nd Division of $150,000 Parking Bonds of 1965, and for the Levy and Collection of Ad Valorem Assessments for their payment re: Parking District #1. RESOLUTION NO. 1871 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $40,000 SECOND DIVISION OF $150,000 PARKING BONDS OF 1965, AND FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR THEIR PAYMENT - PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 - $150,000 PARKING BONDS OF 1965 - $40,000 SECOND DIVISION. PASSED AND ADOPTED This 16th day of December, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: -- COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBe 11, Duffi n , Goodrich None S i 1 va Hughan, Pate, Stout and - Res. #1872 Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of REsolution No. 1872 be waived and that it be adopted Awarding the Sale of Bonds for Parking Distric #1 to Buel G. Proffitt, Average Interest Rate 7.2865%. RESOLUTION NO. 1872 A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS - PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 - PROJECT 64-1 - $150,000 PARKING BONDS OF 1965 - $40,000 - SECOND DIVISION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBe 11, Duffi n , Goodrich None Silva Hughan, Pate, Stout and Pub. Hear. re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for T.L.C. Assoc. a Public Hearing on the Rezoning Request of Petitioner, T. L. C. Associates to Rezone from R-3 6,000 sq. ft. per unit to R-3, 4,000 sq. ft. per unit located at Lots 34, 35 and 43 in Tract 4991. A let- ter from Garcia & Henry, Civil Engineers, was noted requesting con- tinuance of this hearing to January 20, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be continued to January 20, 1974. ..... - Pub. Hear. re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for Weed Abate. the Public Hearing on the 1974-75 Weed Abatement Program. He asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against said Program. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman DeBell Res. #1873 that the Public Hearing be closed. Resolution No. 1873 Ordering Destructi on of Weeds was presented. t10ti on was made by Counci lman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 1873 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1873 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INSTRUCTING THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ABATE NUISANCE ARISING OUT OF WEEDS GROWING UPON LOTS OR IN FRONT OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GILROY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 754. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1974, by the following vote: AYES: ..... ......... COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBell, Duffin, Goodrich None Sil va Hughan, Pate, Stout and NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Housing & Com. Dev. Act 1974 Pub. Hear. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing on the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 Block Grant. Ifi"'.'l( ......... ,- ...... Neg. Dcl ara ti on re :Hous i ng & Com.Dev. Act Planning Comm'r Z i zz 0 --- P & R Com. ....... Vasquez Plan. Com. Minutes 12/5/74 Lib. & Cult. com. Meet. 11/11/74 3641 City Administrator Wood explained said Program. Associate Planner Lefaver further explained the Housing and Community Act 'of 1974 Procedure specifically its purpose; programs consolidated under this Act; application requirements; and eligible activities. He further explained the application for said program, specifically goals and objectives; summary and explanation of the 3 year program; Housing Assistance Plan; Citizens' Participation Plan, and application for environmental clearance. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the program. Mr. Jaime Gallardo, California Rural Legal Assistance, addressed the Council requesting technical assistance from the City's Administrative Offices to meet with low income groups to explain the proposal. He fur- ther requested a Spanish-speaking interpreter to be present at said meetings. He also inquired of the manner in which the City informed the citizens of this Public Hearing. City Administrator Wood noted that the local Radio Station KSND would be presenting information in Spanish regarding the subject program on December 19, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Tito Cortez, 7307 Chestnut Street, representing the Filipino Group addressed the Council requesting technical assistance from the Cityls Administrative Offices for additional information on the proposal. Mr. Cortez also requested an interpreter to be present at said meetings. Mr. Antonio Del Buono volunteered his services for interpreting for the Spanish Group. Mr. Jerry Fuchs, 3545 Campisi Court, Gilroy, addressed the Council expressing concern and requested that priority be given the following: (1) City.s Sewer System and capacity to allow new industries into Gilroy; (2)Agricultural Preserves; (3) Continued Public Landscaping. Ms. Judy Rantella, addressed the Council volunteering her services in soliciting public comment on a 1-1 basis. The City Attorney noted that this Public Hearing should not be continued; that there should be a separate and second Public Hearing on ths propos a 1. Mr. Alvin White addressed the Council suggesting that the Council Meetings be televised to better inform the public on this and other matters. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Council- man Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the second public hearing re: Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 be set for January 20, 1975, at 8:00 p.m. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell and carried that a negative declaration on the program as it now stands be made in regard to an Environmental Impact Report. A letter of resignation from Mrs. Barbara Zizzo, Planning Com- msisioner, was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that Mrs. Zizzols letter of resignation be accepted with regret. It was noted that Mrs. Zizzo's replacement to fill the unexpired term would be made on January 20, 1975. A letter from the Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman in regard to Commissioner Vasquezl unexcused absences on said Commission was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that a vacancy be declared on the Parks and Recreation Commission as a result of John V. Vasquez I unexcused absences on said Commission. The Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of December 5, 1974, were noted. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of Novenber 11, 1974, were noted. 3642 S. Howard's Property r,l~\n c-f ..,ump A Report on the progress at Smith Howard's property was noted. Council indicated that they were for the time being satisfied with sai d progress. noted. A Report on the permanent closing of the Gilroy City Dump was Criminal Justice A Request for an appointment to the Criminal Justice Board of Bd. apptmt Santa Clara County was noted. Councilman deBell volunteered for said appointment with the understanding that said meetings were not on ... Mondays. Eme rgency Com. Study SRI P & R Com. Apptmt Commissioners' terms ex- pi ri n g 1/1/75 Ind. Was te- water Counc. Adv. Com. Meeting 24-Hr. Card- rooms S.C.Co. Adj ournment ..... A Report on Emergency Communications study by Stanford Re- search Institute was noted. The Mayor noted that this was the time and place scheduled for Council to appoint a Parks and Recreation Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Richard Gomer. He noted that Mrs. Frances Howson did not wish to be a candidate on the Parks and Recreation Commission and noted that Mr. Ed Rodriguez wished to be among said potential candidates. Council voted by secret ballot for said ap- pointment. The Mayor declared a tie for Frank Biafore and Juanita Battaglia. Council voted a second time. The Mayor noted that the majority of votes were for Mr. Frank Biafore. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that Mr. Frank Biafore be appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Richard Gomer (1-1-77). The Mayor noted the list of potential candidates for Commis- sionersl terms expiring January 1, 1975, and noted that the appoint- ments would be made at the January 6, 1975, regular Council Meeting. ,....." Counci 1 man Stout repre sent i ng the Council I s Indus tri a 1 Waste~ water Advisory Committee, reported on a Meeting of December 12, 1974. It was noted that it would be necessary to hold an additional meeting on said matter with the Committee and Representatives from the local processing plants. - City Administrator Wood noted that the Board of Supervisors would be discussing the matter of 24-Hour Card Rooms in unincorporated areas of the County and requested Council1s thinking on the matter. He recommended that said matter be opposed until such time the County provides a higher level of Sheriff patrol in the South County. Council agreed and instructed the City Administrator to inform the county of the City's opposition to same. At 9:21 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully I submitted, 4t:?J~'~ ,-J / '} '--- Y r;- l,,:J c;"t City ..... "'",,,,,,- January 0, 1975 Gilroy, California (See page 3658 - typed out of order)