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Minutes 1975/04/21 3679 April 21, 1975 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodri ch. ~". ''"''II Consent Calendar -- Minutes Sa 1 ary Meri t Increases Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Childers that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved, noting that Items "C" and "0" regardi ng adopti on of ordi nances rezoni ng properti es of Carmen and Gabriel Lepiane and Woodworth Associates of California, be,-removed from the Consent Calendar to be tabled to await execution of Development Agreements for both properties. Passed and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich. Minutes of the April 7, 1975, Regular Council Meeting; and Approved Salary Merit Increases for the following six (6) City Employees: L. R. Lopez, Utilityman Trainee, Range 21 from Step "C", $591/mo. to Step "0", $620/mo.; S. C. Covington, Fireman, Range 31 from Step "0", $1007/mo. to Step "E", $1057/mo.; ~1. t~cHenry, Fireman, Range 32.1 from Step "C", $969/mo. to Step "S", $1017 /mo.; J. C. Espinoza, G. J. Guerra, and A. Holiday, Firefighter Apprentices, Range 23.5 from Step "A", $605/mo. to Step liB ", $636/mo. Purchasing Agent Reinsch presented and explained a Report on the following bids received for four (4) Police Sedans: 1) State of California (Dodge Coronet) - Intermediate: $19,803.88; 2) Marx Chevrolet-Buick (Nova) (Chevell) - Compact: $19,937.80, Intermediate: $20,770.60; 3) Gavilan Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge (Coronet) - Intermediate: $20,862.50. Discussion was had regarding the bids. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the bid of Marx Chevrolet-Buick (Compacts) in the amount of $19,937.80 be approved and that a Budget Amendment in the amount of $3,937.80 to increase Account 14Cl be authorized as recommended. Heavy-duty Purchasing Agent Reinsch presented and explained a Report on the Disc Bids following bids received for a Heavy-duty Disc for use at the Treatment Plant: 1) C & N Tractor, Watsonville - with trade-in: $3,500.00, without trade-in: $3,876.90; 2) Coastal Ford Tractor, Gilroy - with trade-in: $3,700.00, without trade-in: $4,247.42; 3) Clifford Equipment, Gilroy - with trade-in: $3,875.00, without trade-in: $4,900.00; 4) Elder & Co., Hayward - no bid. Discussion was had regarding said bids. Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Demichelis explained the specifications for said disc. Motion was made by Councilman DeBell seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the bid of Coastal Ford Tractor with trade-in, in the amount of $3,700.00, be accepted as recommended. Police Vehicles -... Pub. Hear. rezoni ng- Med. Corp. ~.,.,. re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Pub- lic Hearing on a rezoning request of Taki Anagnoston Medical Corporation for property located 383.53 feet south of Sixth Street fronting on Prince- valle Street from R-l (Single Family Residence) District to P-O (Professional Office) District. Associate Planner Lefaver explained the proposed rezoning and recommendation of the Planning Commission. Discussion was had in regard to the proposed architectural plan not including sidewalks on Seventh Street. Discussion was had on the matter. The architect for the project addressed the Council and indicated that he had no objection to including sidewalks on the proposed project as recommended. Council indicated that the plans for said property include sidewalks on Seventh Street and that same be in- cluded in the Development Agreement for said project. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council on the proposed rezoning Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the ordinance rezoning said property be introduced, the reading waived, and that it be published by title and summary. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in regard to an item not on the agenda. Mr. John Hughan addressed the Council and requested Council to dedicate groves of trees during Plant-A-Tree Week on behalf of the late Dr. Elmer J. Chesbro and Carl Bolfing and George C. Milias, possibly to be planted at one of the City Parks. Discussion was had on the matter. The Mayor in- structed Parks and Recreation Director Ayer to contact one of the local service clubs to determine if they would sponsor planting of said groves of trees. Fiestas Patrias A letter from the fiestas Patrias Committee requesting permission Committee to post Mexican and American Flags along Monterey Street in connection re:Cinco with the Cinco de Mayo Celebration and waiver of rental fees on City deMayor facilities. Discussion was had in regard to the location for placing the Mexican flags in order not to conflict with the I.F.D.E.S. Parade to be held on the same date. 3680 """IIIl\ ..... Maria Soto addressed the Council noting that there would be a conflice if the Mexican flags could only be placed on Monterey Street north of Sixth Street. t1rs. Sot 0 also noted that their organization had limited funds and this was the reason for requesting waiver of the rental fees on City facilities. It was noted by Staff that this organi- zation would be considered non-profit and that the fees for a non-profit organization are at a minimum to cover custodial expenses only. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Chil- ders and carried that the request for waiver of the rental fees on City facilities be denied and Staff be instructed to coordinate placement of the fl ags . Procl amati on Council had no objecti on to the Mayor procl aiming "Nati ana 1 Action for Foster Children Recognition Week" requested by the County of Santa Clara Social Services. Industri al Director AB 167 Indian Camp Lands Heard from Mr. Brian Cunningham representing the Industrial Development Committee of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce in re: to creating a position of Industrial Director. Further heard from Mr. George Clausen, Mr. Jerry Fuchs, Mr. Bert Mantelli, Mr. George Ivory, Mr. Larry Frisone, and Mrs. Dorothy Gutterman in regard to the Chamber's request. Discussion was had by Council. Motion was made by Council- man Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the request of the Chamber of Commerce be approved in concept with the details to be worked out and authorized $25,000 for two fiscal years totalling $50,000. "~ ...... Heard request of Peninsula Manufacturers' opposing AB 167. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the City supports the Resolution of the Peninsula Hanufacturers' opposing AB 167. An offer of the Gilroy Unified School District to sell Indi~n Camp Lands to the City was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the City not accept said offer and not purchase said lands. EIR re: Sewer An Addendum No.1 to the E.I.R. for the Sewerage Treatment Plant Treat.Plant and Disposal Facilities was noted. Plan. Policy Com. Meet. ALUC Meeting The following informational items were noted with no separate discussion on same. ....... Hinutes of Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee Meetings of February 17, 1975, and t~arch 27, 1975; Minutes of the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission Meeting of March 27,1975; -- Old City Hall- Letter from the State Department of Parks and Recreation in re: Hist.Land- to Historical Registration for the Old City Hall; and mark Letter of Apprec. Letter from Mrs. Lynn McDonald in appreciation of local Police Services. Plan. Com. Report 4/17/75 " Cap. Imp. Program ,I" - ....~ Appeal re: Day Care Center Cap. Imp. Program 3681 The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 17, 1975, was noted and further explained by Associate Planner Lefaver. Discussion was had regarding the recommended revisions of Section 49 of the Zoning Ordinance. Council approved the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for amendment to Section 49 of the Zoning Ordinance with minor revisions to same. Discussion was had on the Planning Commission's recommendation in regard to the Capital Improvement Program. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended an appeal regarding the decision of the Planning Commission in regard to the Day Care Center at Madonna Village, noting that same was in conflict with Council's previous action of Resolution No. 1845. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that a Hearing he set for May 19, 1975, at 8:00 p.m., in regard to said Appeal on the Conditional Use Permit granted Madonna Village Parents' Associ at ion. Staff requested that a Study Session be set for the Capital Im- provement Program. The Mayor noted that the Mayor of Morgan Hill has indicated that their representatives will meet with the City in regard to the Joint Sewer System facilities on either of the following dates: April a5, 29, 94 30, 1975. Council set April 28, 1975, at 8:00 p.m., as a Study Session for the Capital Improvement Program. Bicentennial A Report on the Bicentennial Committee was noted. The Mayor and Committee City Administrator indicated that they would recommend appointment of a General Chairman for said Committee at the next Council Meeting. Gilroy Golf & The Annual Financial Statement of the Gilroy Golf and Country ...'.... CountryClub Club was noted. Sewerage A Status Report on the sewerage percolation ponds and system was noted. Perc.Ponds Sewer Treat. A Report on Additional Cost Estimates for the new Sewerage Treatment Plant Plant was noted. Executive Session rlt. Rep. to PPC A request for an Executive Session to advise Council on current status of the "Meet and Confer" Sessions was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that Mrs. Diana Dorathy, Planning Commissioner, be appointed Alternate Representative of said Commission to the Santa Clara County's Planning Policy Committee. Ind. Sewer Com. A Report of the Industrial Sewer Committee and Revised Policy dated April 4, 1975, incluidng letters of approval from the Industrial Users were noted and further explained by Councilman Stout, Chairman of said Sewer Advisory Committee. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Council- man Link and carried that the Report be approved in concept and that an Agreement be drafted to include said revised policy provisions. --- Forest St. Park Aerial Photos Councilman Stout inquired of the original funds allocated by the City for the Bocci Ball project at Forest Street Park. It was noted by Staff that $7,000 for said project had been included in the request of the Housing and Community Development Act Grant; that if same is not approved, the Council would abide by their previous allocation for the Bocci Ball project at Forest Street Park. Councilman Stout suggested that when the dikes are completed at the Sewer Farm, the City have aerial photographs taken of said property. 3682 St. Sweeper Gouncilman St9ut inquired of the City Street Sweeper working on Princevalle Street from Sixth to Tenth Streets. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported that said location has been swept; however, the silt on the street from the adjacent farming operation cannot be removed by the City's Street Sweeper. It was suggested by Council that the farm land operator be requested to make a berm at the edge of their property to keep the silt material off of the street. Senior Citizens The Mayor suggested that the Council consider, at a future date, some tax exemption for local Senior Citizens, or possibly a reduced water charge or credit on water billing. 1st & Wren Signals Councilman Childers inquired of a traffic signal on First Street at Wren Avenue. Staff noted that the State had recently informed the City that said location did not warrant a traffic signal at this time. Annexation- B rem & Todd Prop. City Administrator Wood presented a request of Henry Brem and Pete Todd to annex property located on Renz Lane to the City. Council had no objection to same. ICC r~eet. The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of May 7, 1975, at the State Capitol Building in Sacramento. Study Session- City Administrator Wood noted that the City of Morgan Hill had re:Sewer requested a meeting with the City in regard to the Joint Sewer Facili- Facilities ties with two (2) Council Members and two (2) members of the City's Staff. The Mayor appointed City Administrator Wood and Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen from the Staff and Councilman Stout and himself from the Council to meet with Morgan Hill representatives. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that said Study Meeting with Gilroy and Morgan Hill representa- tives be set for April 25, 1975, at 8:00 p.m., and April 29, 1975, be reserved as an alternate meeting night. Adjournment At 11:39 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session. At 12:15 a.m., April 22, 1975, the Mayor reconvened the meet- ing. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that City Administrator Wood be authorized to obtain legal assistance up to $500 regarding personnel matters. At 12:16 a.m., April 22, 1975, the Mayor adjourned the meeting.