Minutes 1978/07/17
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Gilroy, California
July 17, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Brian D. Cunning-
ham, Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout and
Norman B. Goodrich.
Councilman Cunningham requested that Item "C" Request for Salary
Achievement Increases for Seven (7) City Employees be removed from the
Consent Calendar.
City Administrator Wood recommended that two (2) Development
Agreements under Item "F", specifically Gibson Subdivision and Hillview
Terrace Subdivision be removed from the consent Calendar.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, Cunningham,
Hughan, Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich.
Minutes Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Counci 1 Meeting
of June 30, 1978;
Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting
of July 5, 1978;
Ord.#78-24 Adopted Ordinance No. 78-24 Prezoning 17.32 acres to IZ loca-
ted at the northeast corner of Gilman Road and South Valley Freeway;
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Ord.#78-24
ORDINANCE NO. 78-24
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY
BY PREZONING A 17.32 ACRE PARCEL ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GILMAN ROAD AND
THE SOUTH VALLEY FREEWAY AS IZ (INTERIM ZONE) AND REAFFIRMING THE PREZONING
OF A 153.3 ACRE PARCEL ADJOINING THE CITY OF GILROY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
LEAVESLEY ROAD EAST OF THE SOUTH VALLEY FREEWAY AS HC (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL)
AND IZ (INTERIM ZONE).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 1978 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Ord.#78-25 Adopted Ordinance No. 78-25 amending Sections 6.6 and 6.7 of the
Fences City Code relating to Fences;
ORDINANCE NO. 78-25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 6.6 AND 6.7 OF THE GIL-
ROY CITY CODE RELATING TO FENCES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 1978, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Dev.Agree:
Castle- wood
wood #11,
Filbro
Dev. &
Citation
Homes
Approved the following Development Agreements and plans: Castle-
#11, Filbro Development and Citation Homes;
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Pub.Hear.re: Set August 7, 1978 as a Public Hearing date on a rezoning re-
re:rezon- quest of Vic LoBue for approximately 4.34 acres located west of Church Street
ing Vic and south of Welburn Avenue from M2 to C2 District;
LoBue
Budget
Items
Approved report on budgeted items exceeding $1500.00 per Council
direction; and
Mesa Rd.
Ranch '#2
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Accepted Improvement Tract #6012, Mesa Road Ranch No.2.
Pub.Hear.re:
Weed a Public
Abate-
ment
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
Hearing to Confirm the Report of the Fire Chief re: Weed Abatement.
The Report of the Fire Chief was noted and further explained by
Fire Chief Brittain.
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Discussion was had in regard to ways and means of reducing City
spraying costs. Said matter was referred to Staff for recommendation-for
future Weed Abatement programs.
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.
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Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Res.#78-49 Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
that the reading of Resolution No. 78-49 be waived and that it be adopted
Confirming the Report and Providing for Special Assessments.
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RESOLUTION NO. 78-49
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
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GROWING OF WEEDS AND ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING
THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF
LAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 1978, by the fOllowing vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Terrace
Subdivi-
sion
Discussion was had in regard to Hillview Terrace Subdivision
Development Agreement. Fire Chief Brittain reported on same noting the
effect on the City's Fire Rating in regard to Stipulation No. 11 of the
Agreement. Discussion was had on the matter.
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City Administrator Wood recommended that a Water Study be made
in the vicinity of said subdivision including the entire hillside to the
reservoir, to provide City requirements for future developments.
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Heard from W. J. Hanna, developer in regard to the proposal.
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen furthe~explained
the proposal, recommending approval of the Hillview Terrace Sub-
division further recommending that before additional homes outside of said
subdivisions are approved that the City have a Water StUdy as recommended
by the City Administrator.
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Motion was made by Councilma~Cunningham seconded by Council-
man Stout and carried that , Hillview Terrace Sub-
division Tract 6333 be approved as submitted noting additional lots not in-
cluded in said tract would be acted upon individually.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone in
the audience.
New City City Administrator Wood noted that Mr. Morris Stark, Architect ...
Hall for the New City Hall Complex was present to give a progress report on same.
Mr. Morris Stark, Architect for Consultant, Mr. William Hedley
addressed the Council and explained the proposed new City Hall complex plans
to date. Discussion was had on the matter.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience
wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience.
Gurgiolo A letter from W. J. Hanna, requesting approval to proceed with
Property- a Parcel Map for property belonging to Mrs. Gurgiolo, Miller Avenue was noted
Miller Ave. and discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that Mrs. Gurgiolo be allowed to proceed with the Parcel
Map for said property on Miller Avenue as proposed.
State Sur- A letter from Mr. Brian D. Cunningham, Taxpayer was noted in
plus regard to State Surplus Funds.
Funds
Councilman Link reported that the City of Gilroy is not entit-
led to any surplus funds based on the formula prepared by the League of ...
California Cities.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham and not passed due to
lack of a second that all City Employee salaries be frozen in order to per-
mit maximum State surplus funds to be allocated to the City.
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P.G.& E.
Natural
Gas
Terminal
A letter from P.G. & E. in regard to Liquefied Natural Gas
Terminal was noted and filed.
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The following informational items were noted with no separate
discussion on same:
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Census
State Department of Finance regarding Certification of their
Population Estimate as of January 1, 1978 being 17,899; and
Leavesley No.4 Annexation 78-5 application filed with LAFCO
July 12, 1978.
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Plan. Com. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 6, 1978
7-6-78 was noted.
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Councilwoman Hughan requested that future reports indicate the
location of Planning Commission actions on specific items since case numbers
of the Planning Department do not indicate same.
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Project-
R.Perales
City Administrator Wood presented a report on rental replace-
ment and moving allowance of Refugia Perales in regard to the City Hall
Project recommending authorization to disburse $4,350.00, noting that $300.00
of same has been advanced.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
and carried that the rental replacement and moving allowance in the amount
of $4,350.00 to Refugia Perales be approved as recommended. Councilman
Cunningham voted "no" on the motion.
Sewer Treat. City Administrator Wood presented a report on Step 1 grant
Plant- offer for Water Re-Use and Hydrologic Studies for the Sewer Treatment Plant
Step 1 facilities recommending approval of $51,450.00 Federal share and $8,575.00
State share.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
Childers and carried that the $60,025.00 for Water Re-Use and Hydrologic
Studies for the Sewer Treatment Plant facilities be approved as recommended.
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City Administrator Wood reported on the acquisition of an addi-
tional parcel for the City Hall Project in the amount of $43,000.00 (Medina).
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Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Childers and carried that acquisition of the Medina property in the amount
of $43,000.00 be approved as recommended. Councilman Cunningham voted "no"
on the motion.
City Administrator Wood reported on a re-submittal of two (2)
Parcels (7 & 10), Fortino & Rosa respectively, required under the City Hall
Project. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Childers
and carried that acquisition of Parcel 7 (Fortino) in the amount of
$73,500.00; and Parcel 10 (Rosa) in the amount of $19,000.00 be approved
as recorrmended. Councilman Cunningham voted "no" on the motion.
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from June 1, 1978 through June 30,
1978 was noted and discussed. Council inquired about check #2975 to
Peterson Tractor in the amount of $47,326.83 for tractor parts. Staff
noted that same was for the new Loader.
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City vehi- City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on
cles use of City vehicles for employees on call-back. Discussion was had on
the matter.
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Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Council-
man Chil ders and carri ed that; Ifurther study and report on same regardi ng
use of City vehicles for employees on call-back and that in the interim
same be continued under the judgement of the City Administrator.
Emergency City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report and
Services recommendation to continue the Service Contract with the Office of the
Emergency Services in the amount of $1,200.00 previously deleted from the
1978-79 Budget.
Motion was made by Counailman Stout seconded by Councilwoman
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HCD Budget
Salary &
Classifica-
tion Plan
Gen.Plan
Wren Ave.
Signals
Hughan and carried that the 1978-79 Budget be amended in the amount of
$1.200.00 to provide for continuation of the Service Contract with the
Office of the Emergency Services.
sented.
A request to amend the HCD Grant Project Budget was pre-
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the HCD Grant Project Budget be amended as recom-
mended.
The new Salary and Classification Plan was noted accompanied
by a report of the City Administrator and memo from the Police Chief
that some police department positions receiving the 8% salary increase
will be receiving more compensation than some positions in the Management
Group. City Administrator Wood also noted a request of a Public l~orks
employee recently receiving a promotion and title change for a demotion,
as said employee would be receiving higher salary at the previous classi-
fication as a result of the July 1, 1978 salary changes. Council agreed
to set an Executive Session of the Council regarding same.
A General Plan Citizens' Advisory Committee list for City
Council selection was noted. Council authorized the Mayor to select
said Committee. The Mayor noted that he would re-submit the selected
Committee to Council for review.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen oresented a
progress report on Wren Avenue Signals.
Res.#78-50 Resolution No. 78-50 changing speed limits on Farrell Avenue
Speed Limits to 35 mph and on Morey Avenue to 45 mph was presented for adoption.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on
the matter. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Discus-
sion was had on the matter.
New High
School
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Childers that the reading of Resolution No. 78-50 be waived and that it
be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-50
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL
SPEED LIMIT ON FARRELL AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th day of July, 1978, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE,
STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Director of'Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a
report on a meeting with the School District representatives to discuss
anticipated traffic problems in the vicinity of the New High School.
Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Council-
man Cunningham seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the
School District's request to prohibit parking on both sides of Tenth
Street from Princevalle Street to Uvas Parkway and on both sides of
Princevalle Street from Tenth Street to the Drainage Channel during the
hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. week days be denied.
Intro.Ord. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that the reading of a proposed ordinance be
waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary amend-
ing City Code Section 15.43-17 to allow for stopping traffic on Tenth
Street to eventually making a 4-way stop at Tenth and Princevalle Streets
Intersection to include same at Tenth and Chestnut Streets. Councilman
Childers voted "noli on the motion.
Council discussed the recommendation of the island prooosal
at Sixth and Princevalle Streets. Director of Public Works-City Engineer
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Hansen s.uggested that, the residents ir said vicinity be notified of the ten-
tative proposal to include those residents in the vicinity of North Prince-
valle and North Carmel Streets at First Street.
Council took no action at this time on northbound traffic on
Carmel and Princevalle Streets at First Street restriction of right turns
only.
Salary Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
Achieve- and carried by the following Roll Call vote that the Salary Achievement
ment Increases for Seven (7) City Employees be approved as recommended: Ayes:
increases Council Members: Hughan, Link, Pate and Goodrich; Noes: Council Members:
Childers, Cunningham and Stout. Effective July 1, 1978, William Phelps,
Police Officer, Range 32 from Step "CII $1314 to Step "D" $1391.; effective
August 1, 1978, Rogilio Aguirre, Police Officer, Range 32 from Step "C"
$1,324. to Step "DII $1,391.; Carmen Medrano, Clerk Typist I, Range 22.5
from Step "D" $875. to Step "E" $920.; Raul Rivas, Public Works Maintenance
I, Range 25 from Step "D" $1,038. to Step "E" $1,090.; Carol Sanford, Clerk
Typist I, Range 22.5 from Step "B" $797. to Step "C" $836.; Louis Scettrini,
Groundskeeper I, Range 25 from Step "C" $941. to Step "0" $989.; and Mi ke
Terasaki, Police Officer, Range 32.5 from Step "AII $1,231. to Step "B"
$1,293.
Trans.Com. Councilwoman Hughan representative of the County Transportation
Commission inquired of Council's recommendation of reconstitution of the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Council agreed to not chaning
same.
Vandalism City Administrator Wood reported that the School District's
Watch Vandalism Watch Project will be proposing placing two trailers at both the
Proj. new and old High School sites, with someone living at all four (4) sites.
Council had no objection to same.
Exe.Session Council set an Executive Session of the Council for Monday, July
24, 1978 at 8:00 p.m.
Adjournment
At 10:44 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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