Minutes 1975/04/21
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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.
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Consent
Calendar
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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
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Pub. Hear.
rezoni ng-
Med. Corp.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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;
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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
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Letter of
Apprec.
Letter from Mrs. Lynn McDonald in appreciation of local Police
Services.
Plan. Com.
Report
4/17/75
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Cap. Imp.
Program
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Appeal re:
Day Care
Center
Cap. Imp.
Program
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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.
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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.
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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.