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March 17, 1975
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Dennis L. DeBell,
Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin.
The Mayor introduced the following new employees:
Patrolman and Jan R. Duke, Deputy Police Chief.
Jorge Gonzalez,
Presentation The Mayor presented a Cali]ornia Parks and Recreation Society 1974
Environmental Planning Award to Parks and Recreation Director Ayer.
Consent Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell that
Calendar the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and
adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers,
DeBell, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council Members: Duffin.
Minutes Minutes of the March 3, 1975, Regular Council Meeting;
Minutes of the March 11, 1975, Adjourned Regular Council Meeting;
Salary
Increases
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Pub.Hear. re:
Rezoni ng
(Lepiane)
Pub.Hear.re:
Rezoning
Woodworth
Multiple
Sclerosis
Solicit.
Pub. Hear.
Prezoni ng-
B.Mantelli
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Pub.Hear. re:
Gentry Pre-
zoning
Approved Salary Merit Increases for the following six (6) City
Employees: D. D. Anderson and H. E. Jones, Patrolmen, Range 32.5 from
Step "B", $983 to Step "C", $1033; G. O. Rowen, Patrolman, Range 32 from
Step "A", $913 to Step liB II , $960; D. Renville, Police Cadet, Range 21 from
Step II A" , $3.12 per hr. to Step liB II , $3.28 per hr.; C. K. Wheeler, Jr. Clerk
Typist, Range 23 from Step "A", $591 to Step "B", $620; and S. 1. Lindsey,
Jr. Clerk Typist, Range 22.5 from Step "A", $575 to Step IIB", $605;
Set April 7, 1975, as Public Hearing date on Rezoning request of
Petitioners, Carmen and Gabriel Lepiane from R-l (Single Family Residence)
District to H-C (Highway Commercial) District, located at the northwest
corner of Farrell Avenue and Monterey Street;
Set April 7, 1975, as Public Hearing date on Rezoning request of
Petitioners, Woodworth Associates of California, Inc. from R-l (Single
Family Residence) District to H-C (Highway Commercial) District located at
8955,8985,9005, and 9115 Monterey Street.;
Approved waiver of a solicitation permit for the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society of Santa Clara County for their fund drive in May, 1975.
re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
public hearing scheduled on a Prezoning request of Petitioner, Bert Mantelli,
to R-l (Single Family Residence) District, 1~ acres located at the north
side of Mantelli Drive, approximately 775' from the existing City Limits.
Associate Planner Lefaver explained the prezoning request. Discussion was
had in regard to the existing septic tank on the property. The Mayor asked
if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the
proposed prezoning. Mr. Bert Mantelli addressed the Council and agreed to
entering into a deferred agreement referred to by the Associate Planner.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Pate
seconded by Councilman Line and carried that the reading of a proposed
ordinance prezoning said property be waived and that it be introduced and
published by title and summary. Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
PUblic Hearing on a Prezoning request of Petitioner, Gentry International,
Inc., to M-2 (General Industrial) District, 18.6 acres located at the south
side of Pacheco Pass, west of Miller Slough. Associate Planner Lefaver ex-
plained the prezoning request and recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Discussion was had on the matter. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in
the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed prezoning. There
was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman
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Mantelli
75-1
Ord.#75-2
Res. #75-9
Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the reading of a pro-~
posed ordinance prezoning said property be waived and that it be intro-
duced and published by title and summary.
Annex. A petition from Bert
Uninhabited Territory to be
City of Gilroy" was noted.
by Councilman Link that the
and that it be adopted.
Mantelli, et ux, requesting annexation of
known as "Mantell i Annexati on 75-1 to the
Motion was oode by Councilman Pate seconded
reading of Ordinance No. 75-2 be waived
ORDINANCE NO. 75-2
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI-
TORY DESIGNATED AS "MANTELLI ANNEXATION 75-1 TO THE CITY OF GILROY" IN
AND AS A PART OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL
CONTROL THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1975, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, LINK, PATE AND GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: DUFFIN
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
that the reading of Resolution No. 75-9 removing said annexed territory
from the Gilroy Rural Fire District be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-9
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE
GILROY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE
CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION "MANTELLI ANNEXATION 75-1 TO THE
CITY OF GILROY".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1975, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DEBELL, LINK, PATE, STOUT, and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: DUFFIN
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Card Room- An application of Elias F. Munoz for Operation of a Card Room at
Elias' Club Elias' Club, 7340 Monterey Street was noted. Said application was re-
ferred to Chief of Police Laizure for recommendation on same.
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Day Care Center A request of Mrs. Pat Silacci to be heard by Council in re: to
7931 Miller consideration of a permanent Use Permit for a Day Care Center at 7931
Ave. t1i ller Avenue was noted. It was noted that at the advi ce of the City
Attorney, Mrs. Silacci was instructed to file a Use Permit Application
with the Planning Commission in regard to said matter.
Sewer Treat.
Plant
Reports
Fi re Hydrant
Serv.-Out
Task Force
P. G. & E.
Rates
The Mayor tabled the Consultant's briefing on the Domestic Sewer-
age Treatment Plant Project Report and E.I.R. Draft to await Mr. Richard
Foss~ Consoer, Townsend, arrival.
A letter from the County Fire Marshal requesting the extension
of fire hydrant service outside the city limits was noted and discussed. .
Council recommended said letter be filed.
A request of Santa Clara County for appointment of three (3)
members to the Multi-Service Center Task Force was noted. The Mayor
noted that he would take said matter under advisement and report baFk
to the Council at the next regular meeting for approval of same.
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A notice from Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting a rate
increase was noted.
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101 Freeway A letter from the Department of Transportation setting a Public
Pub.Hear. Hearing on Route 101 (Freeway) between Ford Road and Morgan Hill was
noted.
Carnival A letter from the Gilroy High Associated Student Body requesting
Permit a Carnival Permit was noted and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the request for ,
a Carnival Permit be granted.
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The following informational items were noted with no separate dis-
cussion on same with the exception of Item No.5 re: Fire Department personnel.
Santa Clara Co. Santa Clara County Transportation Commission Mini Minutes of the
Trans. Com. following Meetings: Regular Meeting of February 12, 1975; Special Meeting
Meetings of February 19, 1975; and Regular Meeting of February 26, 1975;~
S.C.Co. PPC & Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee and Airport Land Use
ALUC Meets. Commission Mini Minutes of February 27; 1975;
S.B. 510 Senator Alquist re: S.B. 510, Statutory Limit on Ground Water Rate;
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PUC re: Tele.
Rates
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Fire Dept.
Personnel
Pl an. Com.
Repo rt
3/6/75
Exec.
Session
Fed. Grant
re:Parks
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Res. #75-10
Las Animas
Park
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Res. #75-11
Christmas
Hill Pk.
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CETA Program
Public Utilities Comission in re: Telephone Rate Increase;
Citizen commending Fire Department Personnel. The Mayor explained
same to the audience and complimented the Fire Department on its efficiency.
The Report of the Planning Commission Heeting of t1arch 6,1975, was
noted and further explained by Associate Planner Lefaver. 'Discussion was
had in regard to the E.I.R. for the proposed new High School Site enclosed
with Council Agendas. Discussion was had in regard to the Princevalle
Storm Drain within said proposed project. It was noted by Council that said
channel needs to be cleaned. City Administrator Wood noted that he would
bring the matter of cleaning the Princevalle Storm Drain to the Water Dis-
trict's attention.
A request for an Executive Session immediately following the regular
agenda was noted.
City Administrator Wood recommended approval and authorization to
execute two (2) land and water conservation grant agreements for Parks.
Parks and Recreation Director Ayer further explained the proposal for the
two (2) projects.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell that
the reading of Resolution No. 75-10 approving the Grant Agreement for Las
Animas Park be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, APPROVING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND PROJECT NO. 06-00376 LAS ANIMAS PARK DEVELOPMENT, BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A RESOURCES
AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1975, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, LINK, PATE AND GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: DUFFIN
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell
that the reading of Resolution No. 75-11 approving the Grant Agreement
for Christmas Hill Park be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, APPROVING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND PROJECT NO. 06-00377 CHRISTMAS HILL PARK DEVELOPMENT,
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A RE-
SOURCES AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1975, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, DEBELL, LINK, PATE AND GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: STOUT
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DUFFIN
A Report of additional positions available in CETA Title II and VI
Programs was noted. Said report was further explained by Personnel Director
Reinsch. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
carried that authorization be given for appointment of the additional posi-
tions under said program. Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion.
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Medical Ins. A Report on Medical Insurance for the City employees was noted.
Premiums Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and
carried that the new premium rates of Kaiser and Blue Shield Medical In-
surance be approved and that the City will pay the lowest employee premium
rate of the two insurance companies.
The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda to hear Mr. Richard
Foss's, consultant, briefing on the Domestic Sewerage Treatment Plant
Project Report and E.I.R. Draft.
Sewer Treatment Mr. Richard Foss, Consoer-Townsend, addressed the Council and
Plant Proj. explained the addendum to expand the proposed site for future expansion
to be included in the initial application for said project. He further
noted that a Public Hearing would be required with publication to be
completed thirty (30) days prior to said hearing. He further noted that
there should be a Joint Meeting with the Gilroy and Morgan Hill City
Councils to determine how the project will be administered, etc. The
Mayor reported that Senator Alquist noted that he would do everything
possible to expedite the project applicaiton in Sacramento.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the Public Hearing date for the E.I.R. on said project
be set for May 5, 1975. Council also set March 31, 1975, at 8:00 p.m.
for a Council Work study Session in regard to said project.
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Traffic Signs
Speeding
& Councilman Stout reported that he has received requests for
arterial stop signs at Seventh and Hanna Streets and reports of racing
on Murray Avenue. He further commented on the trash at Silva's Crossing
on Miller Avenue.
Cros swa 1 ks-
10th St.
Councilman Childers noted the need for pedestrial crosswalks on
Tenth Street at Hanna or Church Streets.
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Police Chief Laizure reported that his department has been using
radar equipment on Murray Avenue and that a review of past accidents on
Seventh and Hanna Streets is presently being conducted; further com-
mented that the Department of Public Works is studying the matter of
School Crossings on Tenth Street.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported that the
Glenview School principal has been informed of the Tenth Street School
Crossing matter and requested to make a recommendation on same to his
Department if they feel that there are sufficient number of students
crossing at Tenth Street. He also reported that, to his knowledge, the
trash at Silva's Crossing had been cleaned up.
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Council Advisory The Mayor made the follwoing appointments on the following Council
Committees Advisory Committees: Council Golf Course Advisory Committee: Chairman
Duffin, Stout and Childers to replace former Councilman Hughan; Council
Sewer Advisory Committee: Chairman Stout to replace former Councilman
Silva, Councilman Pate,and Councilman Link to replace Councilman Stout;
Flood Control Advisory Committee: Councilman Link to replace former
Councilman Hughan; Flood Control South Zone: Councilman Link to replace
former Councilman Silva; Transportation Policy Committee: Councilman
Childers to replace Alternate former Councilman Hughan; Water Commission
Councilman DeBell to replace former Councilman Silva, and Councilman
Childers as Alternate to replace Councilman DeBell; Planning Policy
Committee: Councilman Childers as Alternate to replace former Councilman
Hughan; Solid Waste: Councilman Stout to replace former Councilman Silva;
Manpower Board: Councilman Link, noting Alternate Reinsch, and further
noting that Councilman Stout resigned from said appointment. The Mayor
further noted that Councilman Stout be recommended to the City Selection
Committee of the Inter-City Council for appointment to BASSA (Bay Area
Sewer Servi ces Agency). Motion was made by Council man Chil ders seconded
by Councilman Link and carried that Councilman Stout be recommended to be
appointed to BASSA as the City of Gilroy's representative. Council re-
quested that the City Administrator notify all the Mayors in the County
of said nomination.
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Adjournment At 9:51 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an executive
session.
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Reconvened
Adjournment
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~t 10:32 p.m.~, the Mayor reconvened the Meeting. Motion was made by
Councilman Link and carried that the recommendation of the City Attorney be
approved in regard to the letter amendment of February 26, 1975, of the
Claim of Emelio J. Arde that the third paragraph "A" be rejected on the basis
of a late claim; paragraph "BII be rejected; and paragraphs lie" and "0" be
replied to the insufficiency of same as previously reported to the entire
claim.
At 10:34 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Re~pectfully submitted,
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Cl ty Clerk