Minutes 1975/08/18
Roll Call
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Salary t~erit
Increases
Solicitation
Req. -Camp-
fire Girls
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Gilroy, California
August 18, 1975
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich, Mayor, at 8:00 p.m.
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.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate
that Items "B" and "E" under the Consent Calendar be removed and that the
following items under the Consent Calendar be approved. Passed and adopted
by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, DeBell,
Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich.
Approved the Minutes of the August 4, 1975, Regular Council Meeting;
Approved Salary Merit Step Increases for the following five (5)
Employees: Patricia Woodward, Jr. Clerk Typist - Range 23 from Step A,
$641/mo. to Step B, $670/mo.; William Phelps, Police Officer Trainee - Range
24.5 from Step A, $687/mo. to Step B, $719/mo.; Art Amaro, Fireman, - Range
32 from Step C, $1037/mo. to Step 0, $1088/mo.; David Lewis, Utilityman,-
Range 25 from Step A, $701/mo. to Step B, $738/mo.; and Norma Wiedeman,
Clerk Typist - Range 24.5 from Step C, $756/mo. to Step 0, $793/mo.;
Approved request for waiver of a solicitation permit to the Camp
Fire Girls of Santa Clara County for their annual product sale, November
7 to December 10, 1975.
Discussed the following items under the Consent Calendar:
Councilman Stout requested that future reports on Budgeted Purchases
that exceed $1500 include the amount budgeted for such requests. Council
had no objection to the utility truck and lumber purchases as submitted.
Proposed Ord. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and
re: Sec. 54.2 carried that the proposed ordinance amendinq Section 54.2 of the Zoning
Zone Ord. Ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary with the change
Budgeted
Purchases
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that the two (2) members of the public shall be appointed by the Mayor with
the approval Of the Council.
Pub.Hear. re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
Chestnut- continued public hearing on "Chestnut Street - Murray Avenue Improvement
Murray Imp.Project 1974-1."
Proj.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and explained
a Report of a meeting held with property owners of the subject project.
Mr. Sam Mangano, property a/mer, inqui red as to the width of the
proposed street improvement.
Mr. Lopina, property owner, addressed the Council in regard to the
safety factor of ingress and egress to the Mobile Home Park and noted that
he concurred with Staff's recommendation for no parking to be allowed in
front of his property.
Mr. Michael diLeonardo, attorney repsenting the Ghirlanda property
owners, addressed the Council and requested a copy of Staff's report to
Council in regard to this subject.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
in regard to the proposed improvement project. There was no further com-
ment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers
and carried that the public hearing be closed.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to the revised proposed
improvement project.
The Mayor recommended that the existing curb and gutter in front
of the Mobile Home Park remain as is and the additional width required be
obtained from the frontage of the Convalescent Hospital.
Mr. Philip D. Assaf, attorney, addressed the Council and recommended
that the prope~ed project be abandoned and a recommendation given to Staff
for the limits of the desired project.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-39
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO ABANDON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CHESTNUT STREET -
t~URRAY AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRI CT - PROJECT 1974-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of August, 1975, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout and
Good ri ch
tJOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Motion was made gy Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that Staff design a new project from Leavesley Road to I.O.O.F.
Avenue on r~urray Avenue with a 751 ri ght-of-way, no immedi ate construction
of curb and gutters; construction presently of a 55' street with an 86'
street at I.O.O.F. Avenue intersection. Councilman Stout voted "no" on
the motion.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link
that the City abandon any extension of Chestnut Street north of Lewis
Street to I.O.O.F. Avenue forever. Discussion was had on the motion. Dis-
cussion was had in regard to the proposed improvements on the south side
of Eastside Park and of Official Plan Lines at the subject location. Council-
man Stout and Councilman Link withdrew the motion regarding abandonment of
Chestnut Street north of Lewis Street to I.O.O.F. Avenue.
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Mr. Philip D. Assaf, attorney, noted that the construction of Lewis
Street in front of Eastside Park can be included with the redesign of the
new proposed improvement project and paid for by the City but does not have
to be included as part of the Improvement Project.
Sales & Use A letter from Mr. Ted Tedesco, City of San Jose Manager, was noted
Tax and discussed in regard to revision of city-county sales tax allocations.
Council requested that the City A~m;nistrator determine if the County of
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Santa Clara is contributing anything to the cities for their percentage
of the Sales and Use Tax Collections.
Water Conser- A letter from the American Association of University Women was
vation noted in regard to water conservation measures referred to the Planning
Commission. Associate Planner Lefaver addressed the Council and presented
a report in regard to water conservation. Discussion was had on his report.
City Administrator Wood recommended that this matter be tabled and brought
back to Council in a report form. Council concurred.
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A-I Towing
Service
A letter from A-I Towing Service was noted in regard to towing
service operation at 150 Howson Street. Discussion was had in regard to
licensing said service. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Stout and carried that a license be issued to A-I Towing Service
for their towing service operation at Howson Street, and that Council be
informed of the Planning Commission's action in regard to the Conditional
Use Permit application of said business.
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Dial-A-Ride A letter from the County of Santa Clara in regard to consideration
of extending Dial-A-Ride operating hours was noted.
The following informational items were noted.
So. Co. A 1 ter-
natives
A letter from South County Alternatives in appreciation of city
support;
Trans. Imp.
Prog.
A letter from Supervisor Sig Sanchez in regard to Transportation
Improvement Program. Council had no preference as to the two (2) alter-
native 1976 election dates.
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Month ly
Reports
1975-76 Tax City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on assessed
Rates valuations for 1975-76 year. Discussion was had. Motion was made by
Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the city
reduce the 1975-76 tax rate 5~. Councilman Stout voted "no" on the motion.
The Summary of the Monthly Reports of June, 1975, was noted.
Ord. #75-14 City Administrator Wood presented and explained Ordinance No. 75-14
fixing the amount of revenue from property taxes necessary to support the
departments. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Duffin that the reading of Ordinance No. 75-14 be waived and that it be
adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 75-14
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY
TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AND TO PAY BONDED
OR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF GILROY OR ANY PORTION OR DISTRICT
OF THE CITY OF GILROY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council on this 18th day of August, 1975, by the
fa 11 owi ng vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate and Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Stout
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
..... Ord. #75-15 City Admi ni strator Wood presented and expl ai ned Ordi nance No. 75-15
setting the 1975-76 tax rates. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin
seconded by Councilman Pate that the reading of Ordinance No. 75-15 be
waived and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 75-15
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT FOR THE
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS AND BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE CITY OF GILROY PARKING DISTRICT
NO. 1 - FIRST AND SECOND DIVISIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council on this 18th day of August, 1975, by the
following vote:
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Bonanza
Days
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate and
Good ri ch
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Stout
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers
and carried that August 30, 1975, be set as the official dress for
Bonanza Days' Celebration.
Disbursements An additional report of bills and claims for July 1, 1975,
through and including July 31, 1975, was presented. Motion was made
by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the
bills and claims be approved as submitted.
Executive
Session
Sewerage
Treatment
Plant
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A request for an executive session to discuss several budgeted
positions was noted.
An additional report on Sewerage Treatment Plant positions was
noted and explained by City Administrator Wood. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the classi-
fications as recommended at the ranges in the salary classification
schedule be approved as submitted.
Downtown Beaut. Director of Parks and Recreation Ayer presented and explained a
Proj. report on the Downtown Beautification Project planting plan. Dis-
cussion was had on the matter. Council requested that directional signs
be installed on Monterey Street to improve the traffic flow. It was
suggested that the yield signs on Monterey Street be changed to stop
signs and that a crosswalk be painted on Monterey Street between Hornlein
Court and Si xth Street. Mati on was made by Counci 1 man Pate seconded by
Councilman DeBell and carried that Staff's planting report on the Down-
town Beautification Project planting plan be approved as submitted. ...
Bocci Ball
Forest St.
Ct. Director of Parks and Recreation AYer presented and explained a
request for a change in the design of the Bocci Ball Court overhang at
Forest Street Park. Moiton was made by Councilman Stout seconded by
Councilman Childers and carried that the request to change the Bocci
Ball Court overhang be approved as submitted. It was noted that the
estimated cost for construction, planting and fencing is $6,700.
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Emerg. Servo City Administrator Wood presented and explained a proposed
Ord. ordinance on revised emergency services. Motion was made by Council-
man Duffin seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the revised
Emergency Services Ordinance be introduced and published by title and
summa ry.
Castlewood #7 Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested acceptance
Tr. #5357 of the improvements in Castlewood Subdivision, Unit #7, Tract 5357.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate and
carried that the improvements in Castlewood Subdivision, Unit #7, Tract
5357, be accepted as recommended.
Gilroy Theatre
(Robo Bay
Imp'ts)
Ranch El
Dorado #3
Tr. #5701
Co. Bus
Benches
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested accept-
ance of the improvements of Gilroy Theatre (Robo Bay) at the northeast
corner of Kern Avenue and First Street. Motion was made by Councilman
Link seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the improvements
of Gilroy Theatre, northeast corner of Kern Avenue and First Street be
accepted as recommended.
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that the
developer of Rancho El Dorado, Unit #3, Tract 5701, had requested
tabling approval of the development agreement for said subdivision.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested authori-
zation for the county to install bus benches within city right-of-ways.
Council had no objected to same.
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Ord. Amend.
4 & 49,
Zone Ord.
Sec. Tone City Attorney presented an ordinance previously presented and
no motion to introduce and publish by title and summary and recommended
that same be completed. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by
Councilman Pate and carried that the proposed ordinance amending Section
4 and 49 of the Zoning Ordinance be introduced and published by title and
summary.
Chestnut St.-
Murray Ave.
Imp. P r oj .
74-1
Discussion was had in regard to the engineering costs of the "Chestnut
Street - Murray Avenue Improvement Project 1974-1" recently abandoned. It
was noted by Staff that the City would be required to pay for said engineering
costs since the project had been abandoned; that some of the engineering
from this project will be applied to the new proposed project.
Police Vehicles Councilman Childers inquired of the feasibility of installin resus-
resuscita- citators in all police vehicles. City Amdinistrator Wood noted that he
tors would obtain cost figures for said equipment and training required of police
officers if same were to be installed in city police vehicles.
Downtown Parking Councilman Link requested that the parking limits in the downtown
Limits shopping area be increased form one (1) hour to two (2) hours parking. The
Mayor referred same to the Retai 1 Merchants ~ Committee for thei r opi ni on
on the matter.
City Administrator Wood noted that the City is invited by the Santa
Clara Valley Water District with the City of Milpitas to a trip to the City
of Santa Rosa on September 11, 1975, to view their industrial sewer opera-
tions.
Adj ournment
At 10:37 p.m., the Mayor adjourned to an Executive Session.
At 11:55 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. Motion was made
by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the
meeting adjourn to Tuesday, September 2, 1975, (September 1, 1975, Legal
Ho 1 i day) .
Respectfully submitted,
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City C erk V