Minutes 1977/09/19
Roll Call
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Consent
Calendar
Minutes
3987
September 19, 1977
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: William E. Childers, Brian D. Cunning-
ham, Roberta H. Hughan, John F. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: Marion T. Link.
Councilman Stout declared himself absent from voting on the Consent
Calendar due to a conflict of interest with one of the items.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, Hughan,
Pate and Goodrich; Noes: Council Member: Cunningham; Absent: Council-
members: Link and Stout.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September
6, 1977;
Approved Salary Achievement Level Increases for the following
five (5) city employees: Butch Hart, Recreation Supervisor I, Range 28.5
from Step B, $985 to Step C, $1035; Dan Renville, Police Officer, Range
32.a from Step B, $1179 to Step C, $1238; Al Wilson, Sr. Groundskeeper,
Range 29.5 from Step D, $1150 to Step E, $1197; Frank Munoz, Grounds-
keeper I, Range 25 from Step B, $832 to Step C, $871; effective October
1, 1977, and Leana Vogel, Personnel Clerk, Range 22.5 from Step D,
$810 to Step E, $852, effective retroactive from August 1, 1977;
Ord. #77-31 Adopted Ordinance No. 77-31 prezoning 68 acres adjoining the
Prezoning City on the north side of Thomas Road and west of Monterey Highway as
Arcadia Dev. R1 (Single Family) District belonging to Arcadia Development Co.;
Sa 1 ary
Increases
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Pub. Hear.
M.Bertolone
rezoning
Pub. Hear.
T. r~angano
rezoning
ORDINANCE NO. 77-31
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY PREZONING 68 ACRES ADJOINING THE CITY OF GILROY ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF THOMAS ROAD AND WEST OF MONTEREY HIGHWAY AS R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE) .
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th d~y of September, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, HUGHAN, PATE AND GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBER: CUNNINGHAM
COUNCIL MEMBERS: LINK AND STOUT;
re: Set October 3, 1977, as a Public Hearing date on a rezoning
request of Mike Bertolone for property located on the south side of
Tenth Street adjacent and to the west of 7-11 market on Tenth Street
from R3 (Low-Density Multiple-Family) District to C2 (General Commercial)
District; and
re: Set October 3, 1977, as a Public Hearing on a rezoning request
of Thomas B. Mangano for property located on the south side of Leavesley
Road, west of Swanston Lane, east of Forest Street and extending south
approximately 340 feet from M2 (General Industrial) District to C2
(General Commercial) and R3 (Low-Density Multiple ~Family) Districts.
Pub.Hear. re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Weed Abate. Public Hearing to confirm a report and providing for special assessments
regarding weed abatement.
The report of the Fire Chief in regard to said Weed Abatement
program was noted. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak for or against said weed abatement program. There was
no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the public hearing
be closed.
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Res. #77-61 Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Childers that the reading of Resolution No. 77-61 be waived and that
it be adopted.
Mira Loma
Dev.
National
Energy Act
Leaque
Bull etin
RESOLUTION NO. 77-61
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 OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE ASSESS-
MENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT
AND GOODRICH
NONE
LINK
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL r~EMBER:
Dr. Carl Bozzo addressed the Council requesting presentation
of a proposed private street within Mira Loma Development.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted that the
City has no objections to said street (Buttercup Lane) being a private
street if same is constructed to City standards.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to said request.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilwoman
Hughan and carried that the request for Buttercup Lane in Mira Loma
Development as a private street be approved. Councilman stout voted
"noll on the motion.
A letter from P. G. & E. in regard to proposed National Energy
Act was noted and discussed. Council took no action on same.
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The Leaque of California Cities Leqislative Bulletin #30-77
was noted and discussed. Council supported the League's position
on same.
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Transition A letter from the Coun~y of Santa Clara in regard to Transi-
Areas tion Areas Study and Action Plan was noted.
Mr. Bruce Freeland, County Planninq Staff, addressed the
Council and summarized the Board of Supervisors' action of September
14, 1977.
Discussion was had by Douncil on said matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate that the City declare its
intent to engage in a joint City-County Planning effort and that
County and City Staffs prepare a proposal for Council on recommended
procedure including manpower and monetary budget required to accom-
plish this effort. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Stout and carried that the City declare its intent to engage in a
joint City-County Planning effort.
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Further discussion was had by Council on said matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Stout and carried that alternate recommendations from City's Staff
on procedures, manpower and budget that might be required to engage
in a joint City-County Study be prepared for Council action on same.
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Sewer Grant A letter from the Division of Water Quality in re: Land Allo-
cation under the Sewer Grant was noted and explained by City Adminis-
trator Wood. Discussion was had on the matter.
Sewer Treat-
ment Plant
C of C Ind.
Re po rt
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Solid Waste
Manage. Chg.
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Pl an. Com.
9/15/77
P & R Com.
8/23/77
Monthly
Reports
Fund Trans-
fer
Off-Site
Dev. Fees
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A letter from the Environmental Protection Agency's Environ-
mental Review Report on Gilroy's proposed new sewerage treatment plant
was noted and explained by City Administrator Wood. Discussion was had
on the matter.
The Chamber of Commerce's Industrial Report was noted.
Mr. Jim Roberts, Secretary-Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,
addressed the Council requesting public in-put regarding finalization
of transition area of the City noting a local industrial business proposes
expansion in the Las Animas Avenue area.
Mr. Roberts further explained the Industrial Report in detail.
Mr. Roberts invited Council to attend the Industrial Development
Committee meeting on September 21, 1977, guest speaker: Gary Hudson.
A letter from the State of California in regard to Solid Waste
Management charges was noted and discussed. City Administrator Wood
noted that he would review Council's previous action regarding the
Solid Waste Management Program with the County.
The following informational items were noted with no separate
discussion on same:
City of Milpitas in re: to Emergency Medical Services Plan;
Uvas Creek Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:00 p.m.,
September 22, 1977;
City of San Jose in re: to Santa Clara Valley Corridor Study;
Stone & Youngberg, Municipal Financing Letter; and
ABAG Meeting on Corridor Evaluation Study, September 29, 1977.
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 15,
1977, was noted.
The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
August 23, 1977, were noted.
The Summary of Monthly Reports of July, 1977, was noted and
discussed. Councilman Stout inquired of the Fire Department Report
regarding figures relating to per capita percentages.
City Administrator Wood requested authorization to transfer
$300,000 from General Fund to the Capital Outlay Revolving Sewer Plant
Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout
and carried that $300,000 from the General Fund be transferred to the
Capital Outlay Revolvinq Sewer Plant Fund as recommended.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on a
survey of Off-Site Development Charqes for Santa Clara County cities.
Discussion was had on the matter. Council requested Staff to provide
a proposal of proposed land acquisition for City parks and cost esti-
mates for a ten (10) year period.
Council requested that the proposed study for water area and
storm drainage off-site charges be delayed until City Staff can pre-
pare same.
Mr. W. J. Hanna, Civil Enqineer, addressed the Council noting
the City's need for a storm drainage off-site charge study to conform
with current State law.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended that
said study be contracted with an outside engineering firm.
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Morey-Kern
Ave. Flood
Control
City Ha 11
Proj ec t
Water Rates
P & R Report
Computer
Emergency
Med i ca 1
Services
Res. #77-62
Surplus
Property
Counci 1 requested City Admini strator l~ood to present two (2)
additional quotes from engineering firms for said storm drainage
study to Council.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on an Interim
Flood Control Works in the Morey Avenue-Kern Avenue area. Discus-
sion was had on the matter. Council suggested that Staff study to
determine the acres involved and what an interim project prior to
the 566 Project would cost and what benefits of same to property
owners.
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City Administrator Wood noted that Staff would develop cost
estimates for same.
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City Administrator Wood presented a report on acquisition
costs of the planned City Hall. Discussion was had on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that Staff proceed to acquire lands at the proposed site
of the planned City Hall, same to be within the $200,000 1977-78
Budget in the two (2) stated proposed by the City Administrator.
Council Members Childers and 6tout voted "noli on the motion.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on a survey of
comparative water rates. Discussion was had on the matter. Council-
man stout suggested that a graduated water rate scale be imposed
charging more for the users of maximum gallonage.
A report on training expenses of the Parks and Recreation
Department was noted.
City Administrator Wood presented a request to amend the
1977-78 Budget in the amount of $26,537 for final payment on the
new computer. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Council-
man Childers and carried that the 1977-78 Budget be amended in the
amount of $26,537 for final payment on the new computer as requested.
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City Administrator Wood presented a report on Emergency Medi-
cal Services. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that
the City follow what the ma.ioritv of other cities in the Countv are
doinq and in no wav participate in a Countv Emerqencv Medical Services.
Citv Administrator Wood presented a report on new surplus
prooertv requlations and requested approval of same. Motion was
made bv Councilman Pate seconded bv Councilwoman Huqhan that the
readinq of Resolution No. 77-62 be waived and that it be adopted
authorizinq certain personnel to obtain surplus propertv as recom-
mended.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-62
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROVIDING FOR THE ACOUISITION OF
FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th dav of September. 1977. bv the followinq
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CHILDERS. CUNNINGHAM. HUGHAN.
AND GOODRICH
NONE
LINK
PATE. STOUT
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
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EDA Projects Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended
approval of plans and specifications for the following three (3) EDA
projects: 1) 1977 Street Maintenance Resurfacing; 2) Miller Avenue
Water Main Improvement; 3) Las Animas Park Completion. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that
the plans and specifications for the three (3) E.D.A. Projects pre-
sented be approved and that authorization be given to advertise bids
for same, as recommended.
3991
Kern Ave.
Drainage
: Director of 'Publ it Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a report
on parcel map activity on lands which drain towards Kern Avenue's low
area. Discussion was had on the matter. Council had no objection to
the parcel maps presented since single family residences are proposed
for large lots. Council took no action on Staff presenting parcel maps
to Council for approval; in their opinion, unless there was doubt in the
Director of Public Works' decision regarding parcel maps, same would not
have to be presented to Council.
Res. #77-63
& 77-64
ResolutionsNo. 77-63 and 77-64 respectively allowing the Police
Department to enforce certain traffic laws on private property and on
private streets in the City of Gilroy were presented and discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Cunning-
ham that the reading of Resolution No. 77-63 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-63
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN PRIVATE
OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES SUBJECT TO PUBLIC TRAFFIC REGULATION AND
CONTROL PURSUANT TO VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21107.8.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN,
and GOODRICH
NONE
LINK
PA TE, STOUT
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Cunning-
ham that the reading of Resolution No. 77-64 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-64
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN
PRIVATE ROADS OPEN TO PUBLIC USE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC TRAFFIC REGULATION
AND CONTROL PURSUANT TO VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21107.5.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT
AND GOODRICH
NONE
LINK
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Street Naming Councilwoman Hughan inquired if the Council Street Naming
Adv. Com. Advisory Committee was active and suggested that some of the past City
officials and important citizens' names be used for recommendations
by the Council Street Naming Advisory Committee.
Bonanza Days Fire Chief Brittain invited Council to Bonanza Day Parades,
September 24 and 25, 1977, and events followinq at Christmas Hill Park.
Adjournment At 11:22 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meetinq.
Respectfully submitted,
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