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Minutes 1977/07/05 13958 Roll Call July 5, 1977 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. Present: Council Members: Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Pate, Stout, and Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: William E. Childers. Res. #77-44 re: The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 77-44 com- Gilbert ~ mending Police Officer Gilbert Horta for his recent actions while on Horta duty. Letter com- mending G. Horta (FBI) Intro. New Employee- S.Morrow Consent Calendar t1i nutes The Mayor presented said resolution to Officer Horta. City Administrator Wood noted a letter from the F.B.I. also commending Police Officer Horta listed under Informational Correspon- dence of the Agenda. The Mayor introduced new employee, Steven A. Morrow, Police Officer Trainee. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cun- ningham that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the following Roll Call Vote: AYes: Council Members: Dunningham, Hughan, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: Childers.; Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 1977; 3959 Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 1977; Ord. #77-21 re: Adopted Ordinance No. 77-21 rezoning the southwesterly 5.0 acres Christopher of that 18.34 parcel belonging to Donald Christopher located southwesterly rezoning of Mesa Road at the terminus of Miller Avenue from IZ to R1; I~ ORDINANCE NO. 77-21 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING THE SOUTHWESTERLY 5.0 ACRES OF THAT 18.34 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED HOUTHWEST OF MESA ROAD AT THE TERMINUS OF MILLER AVENUE FROM IZ TO R1 DISTRICT. PASSED ~ND ADOPTED this 5th day of July, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Childers; -- Ord. #77-22 re: Adopted Ordinance No. 77-22 rezoning a 0.27 acre parcel south of Bertolone and adjacent to 162 Tenth Street belonging to Mike Bertolone from C2 to rezoning R3 District; ORDINANCE NO. 77-22 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY REZONING A 0.27 ACRE PARCEL SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO 162 TENTH STREET FROM C2 DISTRICT TO R3 DISTRICT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of July, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Pate, Stout and Good ri ch NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Childers; Ord. #77-23 re} Adopted Ordinance No. 77-23 Prezoning 24.6 acres belonging to Bell Pre- Kenneth Bell located on the north side of Hecker Pass Highway and west zoning of More Avenue as R1 District; ORDINANCE NO. 77-23 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BY PREZONING 24.6 ACRES ADJOINING THE CITY OF GILROY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HECKER PASS HGIHWAY AND WEST OF MOREY AVENUE AS R1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE). PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of July, 1977, by the fiJllllowing vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Childersi Intro. ord. prohibiting skateboards & bicycles on conmer- cial'side- wa 1 ks Introduced a proposed ordinance to be published by title and summary prohibiting wheeled vehicles excepting wheelchairs on posted commercial sidewalks; and Budgeted Items Accepted a report on budgeted items exceeding $1,500 per Council direction. Flag Donation Elaine Balke, Gilroy Senior Bowling League represenative, addressed the Council and presented a flag donation on behalf of said organization. '*"'..,.... Gas Trans. Sy stem A letter from the League of California Cities endorsement of Gas Transportation System for the proposed Alaskan Route was noted. City Administrator Wood noted that Mr. Dave Sorenson, Manager of P. G. & E. was unable to attend this meeting to comment on his company's support of the Arctic Route. Said matter was tabled to await Mr. Sorenson's presence at a future meeting. League Bulle- The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin #23 - 1977 tin #23 was noted informing the City of SB 164 re: Compulsory and Binding Arbi- tration being defeated on the floor of the Senate. 3960 Councilman Stout requested that letter of appreciation be forwarded to Senators Alquist and Richardson thanking them for sup- porting the City's request. Personnel Com. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of June 22, 6/22/77 1977, was noted. P & R Com. 6/28/77 Lib. & Cult. 6/7/77 Month ly Reports Disbursements Rolling Black- outs ABAG Corri dor Study Dev. Agree. Fortino & Moni er Til e Murray Ave. 77-3 prop. Annexation Sewer Plant Capac ity The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of June 28, 1977, were noted. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of June 7, 1977, were noted. - !...- ,~ The Summary of Monthly Reports of May, 1977, was noted and discussed. The Report of Disbursements from June 1, 1977, through and including June 30, 1977, was noted and discussed. The Police Chief's Report on Ro1ling Blackouts was noted. A Report on a meeting in regard to ABAG Corridor Study was noted and discussed. Mr. Jim Roberts, Secretary-Manager of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council noting a public hearing on July 28, 1977, regarding the city's concern about said issue. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended ap- proval of the plans and development agreements for Fortino Apts. on Wren Avenue and for Monier Tile Company. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the plans and development agreements for Fortino Apartments and for Monier Tile Company be approved as pre- sen ted. - L.,\;'~4! Planning Director Bedaux presented and explained the land use in the vicinity of the proposed IIMurray Avenue Annexation 77-3.11 Councilman Stout did not enter into the discussion nor vote on said matter; however, did present an explanation of the history of said lands for Council information requested on same. Mr. Bob Kishimura addressed the Council, opposing residential zoning in said area. Mrs. Jean Beno addressed the Council noting that she owns property that she is unable to develop in said area. Mrs. Vivian Chiesa, owner of the lands of the proposed annexa- tion, addressed the Council noting that she has not received an offer from any prospective industry for her property since 1926. Discussion was had on the matter by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman Hughan and carried that said matter be referred to the Planning Com- mission requesting that a public hearing be set for possible amend- ment to the General Plan regarding the properties on the easterly portion of the land use map presented and discussed; specifically, the Kishimura property on the easterly portion of said map, and the pro- perties of Chiesa, Pitney, Costello, Torres and Tomey. .. ~ Planning Director Bedaux presented an up-dated Sewer Plant capacity report for informational purposes. Councilman Link requested that the Council Sewer Advisory Committee meet and discuss same. Traffic Speed Zone Survey Executive Session 3961 Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen requested approval of the Traffic Speed Zone Survey previously submitted to Council. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilwoman Hughan and carried that Council accepts the Survey as presented, noting that accepting same is not a condition to become an ordinance at this time. The Mayor's request for an Executive Session following the regular agenda was noted. ~"",.."" Zoning-Swanston Councilman Stout inquired of any action required by Council re- Lane area garding the zoning in the Swanston Lane area between Swanston Lane and Forest Street, south of Leavesley Road. - Assess. Dist. Proceedings Planning Director Bedaux noted that said area will be scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission regarding rezoning same, with various types of uses excepting industrial use. Councilman Stout noted that the City has formed some prior assess- ment districts and not included an option for advanced maturities and that, in future assessment districts, the City should include Section 11.1 of the Streets and Highways Code which allows an option procedure for same. School Impact Councilman Cunningham inquired about the proposed School Impact Ord. Fee Ordinance. City Administrator Wood noted that the County has continued the matter to allow a meeting with the Home BuHders Association who claim that they were not notified of recent meetings on same. He further noted that the City will issue permits if the property has been cleared by the School District with a letter agreement for same being presented to the City Building Department. Budgeted Items Purchasing Agent Reinsch requested Council direction on presenting budgeted item expenditures to Council. ~.."i._ Water Re-Use Project Inter-City Council Meeting Adjournment Council had no objection for Staff to proceed in presenting same to them as has been done in the past; specifically, purchasing budgeted items exceeding $1,500 and reporting same to Council. City Administrator Wood repouted that he received word from Congressman Mineta's Office that the Bureau of Reclamation has ver- bally approved the $1,000,000 interest free loan for the Water Re-Use Project along Uvas Creek. He advised Council of a meeting July 6, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the potential users regardi~ said program. He further noted that the Water District, who is acting as administrators of the project, indicates that based on the rulings of the Bureau of Reclamation, we are going to have to go to outside contract on this rather than have any of the three (3) agencies contri- but in-kind services other than engineering services; further that the prior plan to use CETA services apparently cannot be utilized. The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of July 7, 1977, at the Capri Restaurant in Morgan Hill. Councilman Pate noted that he would attend same. At 9:51 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session of the Council. At 10:23 p.m., the Mayor re-opened the meeting. Salaries- City Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate Admin. & City and carried that annual salaries of $32,500 for the City Administrator Attorney and $12,000 for the City Attorney be approved. At 10:25 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.