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Minutes 1977/08/15 '[ 3972 August 15, 1977 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m. Roll Call Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Brian D. Cunningham, Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: John E. Pate. Intro. New Emp. The Mayor introduced new employee, Michael Nakashima, Equip- & Promotion ment Mechanic; and noted the promotion of Orval Jones from Police of O. Jones Officer Trainee to Police Officer. Consent Calendar Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the following Roll Call Vote: AYes: Council Members: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: Pate. Salary Increases Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 1, 1977; Approved Salary Achievement Level Increases for the following five (5) City Employees: Clarence Alves, Public Works Senior Main- tenance, Range 29 from Step D, $1,112/mo. to Step E, $1,169/mo.; Eugene Amezcua, Police Cadet, Range 21 from Step A, $3.81/hr. to Step B, $3.99/hr.; Rosalie Andrews, Clerk Typist I, Range 23, from Step B, $755/mo. to Step C, $790/mo.; David Lewis, Public Works Maintenance I, Range 25 from Step C, $871/mo. to Step D, $916/mo.; and Pat Phelps, Clerk Typist I, Range 23 from Step C, $790/mo. to Step D, $832/mo. Minutes Pub. Hear. Filbros. Dev. Claims - Masoni & Welch Am. Diabetes Soc. ~~,~ 3973 Set a Public Hearing date of September 6, 1977, on a rezoning request of Filbros Development Company on 20.49 acres located north of Thomas Road, south of Tenth Street, and the terminus of Prince- valle Street, from I-Z to R-1, R-2 and R-3; Denied injury claims of Mrs. Clorinda Masoni and Virginia Welch; Approved waiver of solicitation permit for American Diabetes Association for fund-raiser on October 2, 1977; and ..... Bonanza Days Noted Mayor's proclamation of Gilroy Bonanza Days, September 16-25, 1977, and official dress of the day to be western wear. Mira Loma #4, T r. 6013 Pub. Hear. re: Arcadia Dev. Co. Pre- zoning Req. ~< Staff Report Buildout Schedules Arcadia Dev. E.I.R. Certi- fication The Mayor deviated from the Agenda to accommodate Dr. Carl Bozzo who was requesting approval of the final map and development agreement for Mira Loma Valley, Unit #4, Tract 6013. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported on the build-out schedule of said development noting that the project had been originally planned as a Planned Unit Development with one portion of the property to have been a Reitrement Home and noted the developer now proposes to develop apartments on eight lots to include 51 units. Discussion was had on the matter. Councilman Stout noted the Sewer Advisory Committee had no objections to this development regarding sewage capacity. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that the final map and authorization to execute the development agreement be approved as presented, and that no build-out schedule be required. The Mayor noted the continued Public Hearing was now open on the prezoning request of Arcadia Development Company for 68 acres located on the north side of Thomas Road and adjacent to Monterey High- wah from Al-2.5 (County Agricultural) Zone to R-1 (Singl'e Family Resi- dent) Di stri ct. re: Planning Director Bedaux presented a report on the proposed policy for build-out schedules for new construction and the Sewer Advisory Committee's sewer plant capacity report. Councilman Stout further explained how the Committee arrived at the figures recommended for sewer capacity noting that 100 gallons per person per unit to be a realistic consumption figure for purposes of estimating remaining sewer capaicty, and that the figures were calculated to include future development in urban service areas. Planning Director Bedaux further noted changes in the wording of the report of build-out schedules. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the build-out schedule as presented with recommended changes in wording be adopted as Council policy for new construction. Councilman Stout declared himself absent from discussion regard- ing the prezoning request of Arcadia Development Company and certifica- tion of the final E.I.R. Planning Director Bedaux presented and up- dated the matter which was continued from the last Council Meeting, noting that there was a tie vote on the certification of the E.I.R. and the motion failed to pass. Discussion was had by Council. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the certification of the final E.I.R. for Arcadia Development Company be approved. Councilman Cunningham voted "NolI on the motion. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers that the prezoning request of Arcadia Development Company from Al-2.5 (County Agricultural) Zone to R-1 (Single Family Residence) District be approved and that an ordinance prezoning said property be introduced and published by title and summary. It was brought to the Mayor's attention that the public hearing on this matter had not yet been officially closed. The Mayor then asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the matter. 3974 Mr. Joseph Triguiero, Ruth-Going & Curtis, Engineers for the Developer, addressed the Council and asked approval of the request for prezoning and that the new build-out schedule as recommended by Council tonight be applied to the development. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion was again made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers that the change of zoning from Al-2.5 (County Agricultural) Zone to R-1 (Single Family Residence) District on the property as shown be approved and that an ordinance prezoning said property be introduced and published by title and summary. Further discussion was had. The motion failed to pass with Council Members Hughan and Cunningham voting "NolI and Council Members Pate and stout absent. ........., Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Council- man Link and carried that the public hearing be re-opened and con- tinued to the next Council Meeting of September 6, 1977. It was noted that the subdivision map and specific requests for Council action will be considered at that time. ~ /-I c::t P.....b. I-/ed~ - ~ Mante~li Annex. The Mayor noted a petition from Reverend Clyde R. Bradley 77-4 : requesti ng annexati on of property to be known as IIMantell i Annexa- Bradley tion 77-4 to the City of Gilroy,1I located on the north side of Mantelli Drive, containing 5.0 acres. City Administrator Wood reported on the proposed annexation. Motion was made by Council- man Stout seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Ordi- nance No. 77-27 be waived and that it be adopted annexing said territory to the City of Gilroy. Ord. #77-27 Res. #77-53 Hecker Pass Annex. 77-5 Bell Ord. #77-28 ORDINANCE NO. 77-27 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS IIMANTELLI ANNEXATION 77-4 TO THE CITY OF GIL- ROY. II PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: - COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, Stout and Goodrich None Pate .... Hughan, Link, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Resolution No. 77-53 be waived and that it be adopted removing said territory from the Gilroy Rural Fire Di stri ct. RESOLUTION NO. 77-53 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE GILROY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION "MANTELL! ANNEXATION 77-4 TO THE CITY OF GILROY.II PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vo te : AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, and Goodrich None Pate Hughan, Link, Stout NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: The Mayor noted a petition from Kenneth Bell, et al, re- questing annexation of property to be known as "Hecker Pass Annexa- tion 77-5 to the City of Gilroy," located on the northerly side of Hecker Pass Hgihway, between Morey Avenue and Burchell Road, con- taining 26.389 acres. City Administrator Wood reported on the proposed annexation. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers that the reading of Ordinance No. 77-28 be waived and that it be adopted annexing said territory to the City of Gilroy. ... .... ORDINANCE NO. 77-28 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED Pub.Hear. re: HCD Grant-3rd Yr. Program ..... ~";o.i ~ ..., 3 Cj 7'1 ~ Ommission from Minutes of August 15, 1977 Regular City Council Meeting The Mayor declared the Public Hearing on the Three-Year Program Budget for Housing and Community Development open and asked for a Staff Report on same. Planning Director Bedaux presented a report on the proposed HCD Operating Budget (1977-78) and summary of the Third Year Program, including all the projects which were approved in the past, whether they were completed or not, noting the final figure for the City of Gilroy under the Third Year (1977-78) Program Allocations was $300,050. He further noted that specifically, the major concern should lie within the budget for the Third-Year which includes the following categories: (1) Housing Rehabilitation Program (east and west side areas) with a total allocation of $102,825; (2) Downtown Rehabilitation - total allocation $27,000, including $8,000 (Los Altos money) previously allocated for the Leavesley Road Project which was determined to be ineligible since it is not contiguous to the Downtown Area. Mr. Bedaux further noted a request from the Chamber of Commerce for beautification of store fronts, or at least drawings of store front designs, for $2,000 and stated that same would be specified as a separate category under Category 1 (Preparation of Landscaping and Improvement Plans) of the Downtown Rehabilitation Project; (3) Public Facility Improvements - total allocation, $78,225; (4) Community Center Improvements - $5,000; (5) Parks, Recreation and Open Space - $60,000; (6) Sewer system - $9,000; (7) Administrative Expenses and Contingencies - $18,000, noting a full-time Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator has been hired to handle the rehabilitation Program. Councilman Childers inquired about the $2,000 to decorate the fronts of stores and asked, specifically, what this entailed. City Administrator Wood noted this would be schematic designs of existing buildings to show what could be done to substantially improve the appearance of those buildings. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on this matter. Mr. Bob Voorhees, 1193 Ortega Circle, addressed the Council re: allocation of the $2,000 for store front design noting he has been a member of the Downtown Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for six or seven years. He further noted that the Committee has tried to pick out some buildings they thought could be redesigned and had talked to some of the landlords of said buildings, to try to develop some them for the downtown area. The Mayor asked if there was nayone else wishing to speak on the matter. As there were no comments from anyone in the audience, it was moved by Councilman Link, seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council. It was moved by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that the rhird Year Program Budget for Housing and Community Development be approved, including the reallocation of monies from previous years. Res. #77-54 .~, <~ I t...... C of C I nd . Dev. Report- July 177 League of Calif. Cities' Bulletin Petition re: Art School- J. Duke "\...H Plan. Com. Meet. of 8/4/77 Zone Change- Swanston Ln. 3975 TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS IIHECKER PASS ANNEXATION 77-5 TO THE CITY OF GILROy.1I PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Stout and Goodrich. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Pate Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers that the reading of Resolution No. 77-54 be waived and that it be adopted removing said territory from the Gilroy Rural Fire District. RESOLUTION NO. 77-54 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE GILROY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION IIHECKER PASS ANNEXATION 77-5 TO THE CITY OF GILROY." PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Stout and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Pate The Report of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Industrial Develop- ment Program for the month of July 1977 was noted and discussed. City Administrator Wood noted the League of California Cities' Bulletin #26-1977. Discussion was had on AB 1278 (Recall of City Offi- cials). It was noted that the City of Gilroy generally concurs with the League's position re: proposed legislation and no further discussion was had on the matter. City Administrator Wood presented a request from Mrs. Jan Duke, 7289 Ticonderoga Place, to conduct an art school at that address and noted a petition from residents of Ticonderoga Place stating they have no objections to the art classes being held at Mrs. Duke's home and that they do not feel that the additional traffic constitutes a hazard or nuisance. Mrs. Duke addressed the Council and stated that for the past one and a half years, she has been teaching art classes in her home and last June, she was informed by the City that she needed a business license. Mrs. Duke requested she be allowed to continue teaching in her home. Mrs. Duke further stated that she is not open to the public, does not advertise, and that most of her students walk to her home for classes, and she feels this does not create a parking problem. City Administrator Wood explained the zoning ordinance re: conducting busi- nesses in residential areas. Discussion was had by Council on the matter. The City Attorney noted this matter should be brought to the Planning Commission for a variance of the zoning ordinance. Planning Director Bedaux noted a provision in the zoning ordinance re: home occupation restrictions. The Mayor advised Mrs. Duke that she should apply for a variance at the Planning Commission level. The Mayor noted the Chamber of Commerce Barbecue on August 27, 1977, at Christmas Hill Park with a special program honoring former City Councilmen George Duffin and Dennis L. DeBell. The Report of the Planning Commission meeting of August 4, 1977, was noted. The zone change request, initiated by the City of Gilroy, on approximately 51.5 acres of land located east of Swanston Lane, west of the South Valley Freeway, south of Leavesley Road, and north of the Gilroy High School, from M-2 to C-2, R-2, and R-3, was discussed. Councilman Stout declared himself absent from discussion on the matter. It was further noted that the Planning Commission unanimously agreed to continue thiz zone change request until such time as the General Plan revision is considered. Further discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the zoning in the subject area remain as is and applicants file rezoning requests on an individual basis. Councilwoman Hughan voted "No" on the motion. 3976 Councilman Stout noted he had divested himself of all interest re: property on Murray Avenue so that he could speak on behalf of the property owners (Vivian Chiesa and Eleanor Poletti) and explained the proposal for residential zoning on 9.6 acres of land. He fur- ther noted that much of the area is already residential; that the demand for low-cost homes is tremendous, and felt that parcels such as these are ideally located for this type of housing. The City Attorney noted that according to the General Plan, this area is zoned industrial and legislation states that a city should not zone an area contrary to the General Plan. He further stated that before residential zoning can be granted in an industrial area, the General Plan must be amended which will require an E.I.R. It was then moved by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that the budget be amended in the amount of $5,000 for the E.I.R. as a pre-requisite to the General Plan Study on the 146 acres in question. -- - Mt. Charley's Lease-Old City Hall City Administrator Wood reported on the proposed lease of the Old City Hall Building between the City of Gilroy and Mountain Charley's Restaurant and noted the changes previously recommended by Council were acceptable to the Lessee. Discussion was had in regard to the terms of the lease. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilwoman Hughan and carried that the lease of the Old City Hall Building between the City of Gilroy and Moun- tain Charley's Restaurant be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same. Councilmembers Stout and Link voted IINolI on the motion. Paul's Trading Post Prop. City Administrator Wood deviated from the agenda and noted the City had received an offer to purchase the property north of the Old City Hall (Paul's Trading Post) in the amount of $24,500 and noted an appraisal report indicated that this was a fair price. City Administrator Wood recommended the City purchase said property at this time. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Council- woman Hughan and carried that the City purchase the Paul's Trading Post property in the amount of $24,500.00. Council Members Cunning- ham and Link voted IINolI on the motion. - ........ Assessed Valua- City Administrator Wood presented a report on the assessad tions 77-78 Valuations for the 1977-78 fiscal year and a report regarding set- F.Y. ting the tax rate. He noted the anticipated general fund balance as of June 30, 1978, to be in the amount of $746,435.00. He recommended, for liquidity and unforeseen contingencies, a minimym balance in this account be maintained in the amount of $400,000.00; further noting that Council may desire to allocate the remaining $346,435.00 to the domestic sewer fund to reduce future bond financ- ing, or to reduce the present City tax rate, or a combination of the above changes. Discussion was had re: reduction of City tax rate. Further discussion was had on possible tax relief for senior citizens, 65 years and older, on fixed incomes. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilwoman Hughan and carried that the tax rate be reduced from $1.20/$100 a.v. to $1.10/$100 a.v., maintain a minimum balance of $400,000 in the General Fund with the balance of the funds to the Sewer Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Cunningham that Ordinance No. 77-29 fixing the amount of revenue from property taxes necessary to support city department and to pay bonded or other indebtedness for fiscal year 1977-78, be adopted and that the reading of same be waived. Ord. #77-29 ORDINANCE NO. 77-29 .. 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 1977-1978. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Stout and Goodri ch NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Pate Ord. #77-30 ~)i~ -- Correction re: June '77 Monthly Report, F.D. Prelim. Plans- Las Animas Pk. Bldg. Sub. & Dev. Fees 'lki,..,..,;" Limited Pkg. r~ont. St. @ Pi erce Res. #77-55 Moratorium re: Northwestern Areas of Gi 1 roy 3977 Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Cunningham that Ordinance No. 77-30 setting tax rates necessary to support City Departments and bonded indebtedness of the City and Parking District No.1 for fiscal year 1977-78, be adopted and that the reading be waived. ORDINANCE NO. 77-30 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1977-1978 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 th'is 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Stout and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Pate City Administrator Wood noted a typographical error in the monthly report for June 1977 re: year to date fire loss which should have been $166,295 instead of $116,295. Parks and Recreation Director Ayer presented a review of the Preliminary Plans for the Las Animas Park building which will be con- structed with EDA Grant Funds for informational purposes. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen addressed the Council recommending amendment of Resol uti on No. 76-41 whi ch regul ates the subdivision or development of property and that the fees under this resolution be modified annually. Discussion was had by Council. Mr. Joe Triguiero, Ruth, Going, & Curtis, addressed the Council regarding development fees and actual costs for development. Council continued the matter until after the City Administrator can make a comparative study of other communities' development fees and obtain a consultant's estimate for a study of water and storm drain Master Plans and to estimate new acreage fees. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a recommendation to establish two (2) hour limited time parking zones on Monterey Street at Pierce Street and on Pierce Street near Marx Chevro- let and Gilroy Motors. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunningham that Resolution No. 77-55 establishing 2-hour parking on Monterey Street, north of Pierce Street, be adopted and the reading of same be waived. RESOLUTION NO. 77-55 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 75-57 SO AS TO DESIGNATE PARKING TIME LIMITS ON MONTEREY STREET NORTH OF LEAVESLEY ROAD. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Stout and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Pate Director of Public Wroks-City Engineer Hansen presented a recommendation to have Council formally outline the nature and extent of a moratorium covering the northwestern areas of Gilroy, particularly in regard to the flooding situation that periodically occurs in this area. He requested clarification on how the City is going to handle any properties p'resently in the City within the affected area that come in with requests for development. The Mayor stated it was his understanding that the City was not going to allow any development that added any water to Miller Slough, with the exception of those that had already had a committment until the 566 Project is completed. Discussion was had at Council level. Mr. Tom Carr, 730 Eschenburg Drive, spoke on behalf of Mrs. Gibson, property owner on Morey Avenue, and stated she would be more than happy to come to a hearing regarding this matter. After further 3978 discussion, the matter was continued to a later date. Pub. Hear. re: The City Attorney noted a request from parking lot owners Police Enforce. requesting police enforcement on private parking lots, and noted on Pvt. Pkg. a provision that private off-street parking lots, if the City Lots passes an ordinance or resolution, can have four vehicle code sections enforced on them: (1) basic speed law; (2) disabled parking, which is already in effect; (3) reckless driving; and (4) off-highway vehicles. He further stated that if such ordinance or resolution is adopted, the specific parking lots must be named upon which these regulations are going to be enforced and the property owners must post the lots with signs at the entrances stating that these restrictions will be enforced. Before this can be done, a public hea~ing must be held and notify by mail each of the owners of each of the lots that are to be included in the resolution or ordinance. Golf Course - Chief of Police Laizure addressed the Council and further explained the request, specifically, that of the owner of the Plaza Shopping Center parking lot. Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that a public hearing on the matter be set for September 6, 1977, and that the parking lot owners be notified by mail of same and of the items that can be enforced. Councilman Childers noted he had attended a meeting at the Golf and Country Club, further noting the resignation of Henry Kong, Golf Course Operator. He further stated that the Club's Board of Directors has appointed a Committee to draw up a new lease. Councilmembers Hughan and Stout spoke in regard to the City's position regarding enforcement of the terms of the lease. It was agreed by Council that this matter should be sub- ject to review. League of Calif. City Administrator Wood noted the League of California Cities' Cities' Conf. Conference to be held in San Francisco, September 25-28, 1977. Mayor Goodrich was appointed as Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro- tempore Pate as Alternate. Council Members Goodrich, Hughan, Cunningham and Childers indicated they would attend the conference, and also City Administrator Wood and City Attorney Jacobs. Water Recl a- mation Proj. C of C BBQ honoring DeBell & Duffin Res. #77-56 & 77-57 -- IilIIIIlIiI City Administrator Wood reported on the water reclamation project noting that, as of last Saturday, the City's crew had laid about 2,200 feet of pipe, and noted the increased costs of the project due to increased cost of materials and potential of having to use union plumbers on the project. The Mayor again noted the Chamber of Commerce Barbecue to be held on August 27, 1977, honoring former Councilmembers Dennis L. DeBell and George T. Duffin. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Cunningham that Resolution No. 77-56 and Resolution No. 77-57 be adopted honoring Councilmen Duffin and DeBell and the reading of same be waived. RESOLUTION NO. 77-56 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY HONORING MR. GEORGE T. DUFFIN, GILROY CITY COUNCILMAN FROM 1961-1977. - WHEREAS, the Community has determined to honor GEORGE T. DUFFIN for his many contributions; and ... WHEREAS, Mr. Duffin faithfully and energetically served the City as a Councilman for the past sixteen (16) years; and WHEREAS, he did during that tenure, undertake and participate in many new programs for the betterment of our Community including, but not limited to, the following: 'il1""',;;,# 1961-77 1961 1964 1965 1965 1965 1965 1965 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1969 1969 1969 1969 1969 1970 1971 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1976 1977 3979 Reduction of City Tax Rate by 30~. Purchased Christmas Hill Park Land. Leavesley Road Construction (4 lanes). Established Parks & Recreation Department. New Police/Jail Facility Building. Parking District. Water Pressurization Project. Water Line Grid System. Uniform Address System. Wayland Lane Storm Drain. Master Plan for Street Lighting. Acquired Miller Park. North Church Street Opening. Gilroy-Morgan Hill Sewer Interceptor. South Chestnut St. Opening (Ind. Park) South County Airport. Forest Street Construction Project Expanded Sewage Treatment Plant. Las Animas Park Acquisition. New Fire Headquarters Station. New Library. Gilroy Historical Museum. 1st Downtown Beautification Project. Gilroy By-Pass, State Route 101. Pacheco Pass Ind. Imp. District. Tenth St. Improvement Project. Eastside Park Purchase. Emergency Phone No. 911 (fourth such system in State of California) Developed Community Center. Industrial Wastewater Project. Established Planning Department. Water Reclamation Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Gilroy City Council hereby takes this opportunity along with all other members of the Community to extend its sincere appreciation to GEORGE T. DUFFIN, for his loyal service to his fellow citizens, his community, and our American Way of Life. May he enjoy many more successful endeavors. .,........ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we all appreciate the honest and constructive contributions made by GEORGE DUFFIN throughout his tenure, his fair nature and ability to provide good humor at the most propitious moments. LASTLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be included in the Records of the City of Gilroy for the reference of all future generations. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link Stout and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Pate APPROVED:/s/ NORMAN B. GOODRICH, Mayor ATTEST: SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ City Clerk By: /s/ ELAINE C. CODIGA Deputy City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 77-57 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY HONORING MR. DENNIS L. DeBELL, GILROY CITY COUNCILMAN 1973-1977; GILROY CITY PLANNING COMMISSIONER 1969-1973. WHEREAS, the Community has determined to honor DENNIS L. DeBELL for his many contributions; and WHEREAS, Mr. DeBell faithfully and effectively served the City, first as a Planning Commissioner for four (4) years, and later, as Councilman for four (4) years, in the service to the people of Gilroy; and 3980 Kiwanis Club BBQ Honor- ing past & present Council- members Adjournment WHEREAS, he did during that tenure undertake and participate in many new programs for the betterment of our City including, but not limited to, the following: 1973-77 1973-77 1973-77 1973 1974 1974 1975 1976 1976 1976 1977 Reduction of 15~ in City Tax Rate during his tenure. Population increased from 15,250 to 17,150. Streets and Alleys Improvements Projects. Emergency Phone No. 911 (fourth such system in the State of California). Downtown Beautification Project. Developed Community-Senior Citizens' Center. Murray Avenue Improvement Project. Converted Utility Billing and Payroll to In-House Computer. Established Planning Department. Industrial Wastewater Expansion Project. Water Reclamation Project. - ....... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Gilroy City Council hereby takes this opportunity along with all other members of the Community to extend its sincere appreciation to DENNIS L. DeBELL for his dedicated service to his fellow citizens, his community, and our American way of life. Best wishes to him for many more successful endea vors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we all appreciate the honest and constructive contributions DENNIS DeBELL provided to his community as first a member of the City's Planning Commission and later, as a City Councilman. Further, the community, schools, and local government have substantially benefited from the increased local revenues resulting from his, and his family's development of the Gilroy Industrial Park in 1968. LASTLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be included in the Records of the City of Gilroy for the reference of all future generations. - PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Link, Stout and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL ME~1BERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Pate APPROVED: /s/ NORMAN B. GOODRICH, Mayor ATTEST: SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ City Clerk By: /s/ ELAINE C. CODIGA Deputy City Clerk The Mayor noted the Gilroy Kiwanis Club's annual City Council Barbecue honoring all past and present Councilpersons to be held August 22, 1977, at Renz's Gulch. ...- At 11:50 p.m., motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilwoman Hughan and carried that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, September 6, 1977, because of the Labor Day Holiday. Respectfully submitted, - - ~~ .. ~. ~~.o eputy ~y erk