Minutes 1975/10/06
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Roll Call
Intro.new
emp.
Promotion
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Maint.Resurf.
Proj.75-3
Miller Ave.
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October 6, 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: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duf-
fin, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B.
Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: William E. Childers.
The Mayor introduced new employee, John M. Lara, Police
Officer Trainee.
The Mayor noted and introduced Gregory J. Giusiana, promoted
from Police Cadet to Patrolman.
Council man Stout requested that Item "BII be removed from the
Consent Calendar regarding a Salary Merit Step Increase for one (1)
employee and that same be tabled to an Executive Session immediately
following this meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by
Councilman Pate that Item "B" be removed from the Consent Calendar and
that the following item under said Consent Calendar be approved. Passed
and adopted by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members:
DeBell, Duffin, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich; Absent: Council Member:
Chil ders.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of Septem-
ber 15, 1975.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that Item IIB" be tabled to an Executive Session of the
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Director of Public Works - City Engineer Hansen presented a
report on bids received for the Maintenance-Resurfacing Project 1975-3
recommending that same be awarded to Granite Construction Company in
the amount of $56,696.90. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin second-
ed by Councilman DeBell and carried that the bid for the Maintenance-
Resurfacing Project 1975-3 be awarded Granite Construction Company in
the amount of $56,696.90 as recommended.
Director of Public Works - City Engineer Hansen recommended
that the report on bids received for the Miller Avenue Improvement Proj-
ect 1975-2 be tabled to follow the hearing on said Project. Council
tabled same as recommended.
Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that this was the time and place scheduled
Weed Abate. for a Public Hearing on the Report of the Fire Chief regarding Weed
and Trash Removal Abatement. The Report of the Fire Chief was noted.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
for or against the Weed Abatement Program. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
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Resolution No. 75-41 Confirming the Report and providing for
special assessments was presented. Motion was made by Councilman
Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No.
75-41 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-41
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE REPORT
OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY, THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE
CAUSED BY THE GROWING OF WEEDS AND ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY
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Clara Mateo
Garbagemen's
Assoc.
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OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE ASSESSMENTS
AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of October, 1975, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT andGOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Hearing on Miller Avenue Improvement Project 1975-2.
Director of Public Works - City ~gineer Hansen presented and
explained Staff's Report regarding said Project.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the project. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the Public Hearin~ be closed.
Discussion was had in regard to said project by Council. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout that the City
proceed with the subject project.
Director of Public Works - City Engineer Hansen presented and
explained a Report on bids received for said project recommending that
said bid be awarded to Granite Construction Company in the amount of
$48,860.00 contingent upon receipt of two remaining property owners
signatures who indicated that they would sign.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
that the low bid to Granite Construction Company be awarded in the amount
of $48,860.00 contingent upon receipt of two remaining property owners as
recommended, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf
of the City.
A letter from Clara Mateo Garbagemen's Association was noted in
regard to the Santa Clara County Solid Wastes Management Plan. City
Administrator Wood recommended that the City invite said Association to
make a presentation to Council in regard to same. Council concurred with
the City Administrator's recommendation.
Cannery spills A letter from the California Regional Quality Control Board was
noted in regard to recent cannery spills.
Gilroy Fire
Dept.Com-
mendation
Urban Ser-
vices Plan
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Housing & Com.
Development
Act
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Res.#75-42
A letter from Larry Connell commending the Gilroy Fire Depart-
ment was noted. The Mayor requested the Fire Chief relay Councils'
commendation to his Department personnel.
A request from M. & F. Properties was noted for reconsideration
to include their property under the City's Urban Services Expansion Plan.
Council referred said request to the Planning Commission for considera-
tion when updating the entire Plan, same to be considered by the Commis-
sion in October.
A Report in regard to the County Housing Authority Resolution
was noted and discussed to empower the Authority to act as the City's
designated Agency, Sec. 8, Title II of the Housing and Development Act.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and
carried that the County Housing Authority be designated to act as the
City's Agency for the term of the Agreement. Motion was made by Council-
man Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Resolution No.
75-42 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-42
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO
ACT AS THE DESIGNATED AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF GILROY TO APPLY FOR AND
ADMINISTER SECTION 8 RENTAL HOUSING SUPPLEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 6th day of October, 1975, by
the fallowing vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
None
CHILDERS.
Santa Teresa A letter from Mr. Brian D. Cunningham, Attorney on behalf of Mr.
Lanes Tom Kawano, et ux, was noted and further explained by Mr. Cunningham.
Said letter requested a six (6) months extension of Section 49 Proviso for
a Bowling Alley in the vicinity of First Street and Morey Avenue. Motion
was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that
a six (6) months extension from October 6, 1975 under Resolution No. 1730
be granted for the proposed Santa Teresa Lanes.
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Golf & Country A request from the Golf & Country Club for an increase in the
Club Operator's percentage of the annual gross revenue was noted. City Admin-
istrator Wood recommended that the operator furnish the City with a finan-
cial statement including copies of IRS statements for said operation.
Council requested that a copy of the present Golf & Country Club Agreement
be furnished Council for study of same. Council concurred with the City
Administrator's recommendation that the Club furnish the City with said
financial statement including IRS statements.
Rotary Club A request from Mr. John Hughan for a resolution commemorating the
50th anniversary of the Gilroy Rotary Club was noted. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Mayor
be authorized to execute a proclamation to commemorate said anniversary of
the Rotary Club.
Castlewood
Park,Unit
No. 8
Plan.Com.
Report
9-18-75
Plan. Com.
Report
10-2-75
P.& R. Com.
9-24-75
Personnel
Com. 9-24-75
Mr. John Filice, Attorney representing property owners of Castle-
wood Park, Unit No.8 addressed the Council and requested Council reconsi-
deration of the Development Agreement stipulations regarding Montebello
Drive Extension. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilman DeBell seconded by Councilman Link and carried that said
matter be referred to the Planning Commission to determine if the stipu-
lations on building development required one (1) year ago are valid today
in regard to development Agreements. Director of Public Works-City Engineer
Hansen recommended that occupancy of the houses facing Third Street, West-
wood Drive, and Hacienda Circle be allowed and that the question of the
stipulations pertain to occupancy on Ortega Circle only. Council concur-
red with the Director of Public Works-City ~ngineer's recommendation.
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The following informational items were noted with no separate dis-
cussion on same.
Matter;
Letter from Assemblyman Bruce Nestade in re: to SB 886, Obscene
Santa Clara Valley Water District in re: to San Felipe Division
Project.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 18,
1975 was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Council-
man Pate and carried that a Public Hearing date of November 3, 1975 be
set on the proposal to amend the General Plan Map. .
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 2, 1975
was noted and discussed.
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Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the recommendation to hire William Spangle & Associates
as Consultants for a $6,000.00 fee for the Seismic Safety and Safety
Elements be approved as recommended.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
September 24, 1975 were noted.
The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of September 24,
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1975 was noted.
Lib.& Cult. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of September
Com. 2, 1975 were noted.
9-2-75
Monthly
Reports
Disburse- The Report of Disbursements from September 1, 1975 through and includ-
~ ments ing September 30, 1975 was noted and discussed.
The Summary of monthly reports of August, 1975 was noted.
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League Conf. City Administrator Wood noted the League of California Cities annual
Delegates request for the City's designation of voting delegates to the Annual Confer-
ence. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman DeBell and
carried that Mayor Goodrich and Councilman Duffin respectively be appointed
as designated voting delegate and alternate delegate to the Annual League
of California Cities Conference at San Francisco.
Dutch Elm A Report on Dutch Elm Disease was noted.
Disease
Audit Council noted receipt of the Annual External Audit Report (1974-1975);
Councilman Stout requested tabling discussion on same to the November 3, 1975
Regular Council Meeting in order for Council to have time to review same.
Council concurred.
Gilroy School An Agreement with Gilroy Unified School District on the Joint use
District facilities at the planned new high school site was noted. Motion was made
Jt.Use by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Agree-
Facilities ment be approved as presented and the Mayor be authorized to execute same
on behalf of the City.
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Sidewalk
Repair
Program
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended that a
Hearing date be set in regard to Sidewalk Repair Program. Motion was made
by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that November 3,
1975 be set as a hearing date in regard to Sidewalk Repairs as recommended.
Hidden
Tract
5706
Glen Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented plans and
agreement for Hidden Glen Tract No. 5706 for Council aporoval. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the
plans and agreement for Hidden Glen Tract 5706 be approved as submitted.
Sch.Dist. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and explained
Agreement an Agreement with the School District including a revision in regard to the
stipulations. Councilman Stout noted that the City should not underwrite
future costs for any development. Mr. William K. Henry, Engineer addressed
the Council noting that the development fees should be definite as the
School District will have to advertise for bonding for this project. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that
the Improvement Agreement with the School District as submitted to include
the amendment to stipulation No.2 be approved as presented and recommended.
Councilman Stout voted IIno" on the motion.
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Res.#75-43 Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented and explained
a Report on proposed revised development fees. Discussion was had on the
matter. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Pate
that the reading of Resolution No. 75-43 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS
FOR THE SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY; DEFINING MINIMUM TYPE AND
QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES REQUIRED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of October, 1975, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK, PATE and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: : STOUT
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: CHILDERS
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Castlewood Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended acceptance
No.8, of Castlewood No.8, Tract 5616 to include remittance of a one (1) Year
Tract 5616Maintenance Bond. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Duffin and carried that Castlewood No.8, Tract 5616 be aoproved as recom-
mended to include remittance of a one (1) year maintenance bond.
Smith
Howard
Property
A deferred Improvement Agreement for Smith Howard's property was pre-
sented and discussed. Mr. Quay House noted that he appeared before the Appeals
Board on behalf of Mr. Smith Howard and received an extension for the unfinish-
ed houses in question. He noted that two of the houses will be sold and that
they are trying to sell the second of the two (2) occupied houses. The Mayor
recommended that Council approve the proposed deferred Improvement Agree-
ment.
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Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and
carried that the Deferred Improvement Agreement with Smith Howard be approved
as submitted.
Alley Imp. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported on progress
Project of the Alley Improvement Project and recommended replacing the waterline
between Fifth and Sixth Streets from a 4" to a 611 line estimated cost to be
$4,000.00. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the recommendation for replacing the water line between
Fifth and Sixth Streets be approved as submitted and that a transfer of funds
be allowed for said replacement.
Ord.re:
Parking
The City Attorney presented and explained a proposed Ordinance amend-
ing the City Code regarding Parking Time Limits and Angle Parking. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the
proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary.
Arch.& Site The Mayor recommended appointment of the following to the Architec-
Control tural and Site Control Committee: Mrs. Edith Edde, Mrs. Vernie Cowardin,
Com. rep. Alternate; Mr. Hy Miller; Mr. M. J. Barroza, Alternate. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the appoint-
ments be approved as recommended.
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Industrial City Administrator Wood presented a report and explained the recom-
Director mendation of the Review Committee for engaging the services of an Industrial
Director. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the Review Committee's recommendation be approved to enter
into an Agreement with Mr. Raymond C. BAll as Industrial Director under the
terms suggested by the Committee.
Bocci Ball Councilman Stout inquired of the progress report of the Bocci B~ll
Court Court facilities at Forest Street Park. Director of Parks and Recreation
Ayer gave a report on same.
Trailers Councilman Stout inquired of the parking of mobile home trailers in
residential districts. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen report-
ed on same.
Adjournment The Mayor noted that the next regular Council Meeting would be ...
scheduled for November 3, 1975 due to Council Members attending the League
of California Cities Conference on the regular meeting night. Council con-
curred.
At 11:38 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Coun-
cilman Link and carried that this meeting adjourn to an Executive Session of
the Council at 4:00 p.m. on October 7, 1975.
Respectfully submitted,
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