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Gilroy, California
February 5, 1979
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The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, John
E. Pate, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich; Absent: Council Members:
William E. Childers and Brian D. Cunningham.
Intro. new
employee
The Mayor introduced new employee, Robert S. Clark, Police Officer.
Consent
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be adopted by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Hughan, Link, Pate,
Stout, and Goodrich; Absent: Council Members: Childers and Cunningham.
Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January
15, 1979;
Ord.#79-4 re: Adopted Ordinance No. 79-4 Amending Sections 20.60 and 20.61 of the
Secs.20.60 City Code so as to Prohibit Obstruction of City Streets and Sidewalks.
& 20.61 City
Code re:Side-
walk & St.Ob-
structions AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 20.60 AND 20.61 OF THE
GILROY CITY CODE SO AS TO PROHIBIT OBSTRUCTION OF CITY STREETS AND SIDE-
WALKS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS and CUNNINGHAM;
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ORDINANCE NO. 79 - 4
Ord. #79-5 re: Adopted Ordinance No. 79-5 Amending Sections 19.61 and 19.102 of the
Sec.19.61 & City Code so as to require connections to a Sanitary Sewer and to prohibit
19.102 discharge of silt or pollutance to any public sewer;
re: Sewers
ORDINANCE NO. 79 - 5
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 19.61 AND 19.102 OF THE
GILROY CITY CODE SO AS TO REQUIRE CONNECTION TO A SANITARY SEWER AND TO PRO-
HIBIT DISCHARGE OF SILT OR POLLUTANTS INTO ANY PUBLIC SEWER.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS and CUNNINGHAM;
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Solicitation Approved the following two (2) requests for Waiver of Solicitation
Permit Permits: The National Foundation - March of Dimes and American Heart Associa-
waiver tion, Santa Clara County Chapter;
Pub.Hear.re: Set February 20, 1979 as a Public Hearing date on a rezoning initia-
rezoning ted by the Planning Commission for property located at the southeast corner
Leavesley of Leavesley Road and Murray Avenue on 0.7 acres from M2 (General Industrial)
& Murray to HC (Highway Commercial) District;
GHS-Carnival Approved a request of the Gilroy High School Student Body for a
Permit Carnival Permit for April 5th through April 8, 1979;
Res.#79-4 Adopted Resolution No. 79-4 setting February 20, 1979 on Intention
to abandon a Public Utility Easement in Mesa Road Subdivision.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-4
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE THE 10 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT CROSS-
ING THE REAR YARDS OF LOTS 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 AND 18 OF TRACT 6012 MESA ROAD
UBDIVISION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1979, by the followina vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS and CUNNINGHAM.
Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Acker & Public Hearing on a prezoning request of C. R. Acker and R. Berghella on
Berghella approximately 25 acres located on the south side of Pacheco Pass Highway,
1500 feet east of the South Valley Freeway from A20 (County Agriculture) Zone
to HC (Highway Commercial) and M2 (General Industrial) Districts.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the Staff Report
regarding same.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposal.
Mr. E. H. Duerr, A.I.A. for the applicant addressed the Council
and further explained the requested prezoning apolication.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience wish-
ing to speak on the matter.
There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate and
carried that the reading of a proposed ordinance orezoning said property be
waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary. Council-
man Stout voted "no" on the motion.
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Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Zon.Ord. Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance eliminating
Amend.re: alternates from membership on the Architectural and Site Control Advisory
alternate Committee.
Membe r-
ship Arch. Planning Director Dorn presented and explained Staff Report on
& Site Con. same.
Adv.Com.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and
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carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
and carried that the reading of a proposed ordinance be waived and that it
be introduced and published by title and summary.
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Res.#79-5 re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
HCD Bud- Public Hearing on the proposed HCD Program Amendments.
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HCD Coordinator McGowan presented and explained Staff's Report
regarding same.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen further explained
cost estimates regarding improvements proposed for Lewis Street and for
Murray Avenue, same to be discussed later in the meeting.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposed program amendments. There was no com-
ment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman
Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 79-5 be waived and that it be
adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79 - 5
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH YEAR
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND BUDGETS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS and CUNNINGHAM.
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Rt. 152
Safety
Project
A letter from the Department of Transportation in regard to
Route 152, Safety Project was noted. City Administrator Wood recommended
that the local legislators be contacted requesting the Department of
Transportation to expedite this project by at least stock piling some
materials for same. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by
Councilman Pate and carried that the City Administrator's recommendation
be approved and that he be authorized to proceed as recommended.
Amer.Lung
Assoc.
A letter from the American Lung Association Urging support
for a continued Tuberculosis Control Program was noted and Council
tabled same.
So.Co.Dev.
Corp.
Noted a letter from Dr. Rudy Melone requesting adoption of a
resolution supporting South County Development Corp.
Discussion was had on the matter.
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Mr. Jose Ulibarri addressed the Council further explaining said
proposal corporation and requesting the City's support.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
and not carried that a resolution be adopted supporting said corporation
by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Link, Pate and
Goodrich; Noes: Council Members: Hughan and Stout; Absent: Council Members:
Childers and Cunningham.
It was suggested that said matter be reagendized to a future
Council Meeting when all Council Members are present.
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Silver Spur A letter from the Silver Spur Restaurant at 6200 Monterey Street
Temp. requesting extension for use of a temporary trailer on said property.
Trailer
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman Hughan and car-
ried that one (1) year additional extension to Silver Spur Restaurant at
6200 Monterey Street be granted expiring February 7, 1980.
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The following informational items were noted with no seoarate
discussion on same:
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Uvas Creek
Flood T.
Control
Study Com.
Appointment of Santa Clara Valley Water District Director Arthur
Pfeiffer to Uvas Creek Flood Control Works Stuey Committee; and
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Wa ter Leve 1 s
Report on City Water Levels.
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Plan. Com.
1-18-79
The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 18,
1979 was noted.
FIA Flood
Maps
Planning Director Dorn presented and introduced the Federal In-
surance Administration (FIA) Flood Maps explaining same.
Plan. Com. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 1, 1979
2-1-79 was noted.
Uvas Park Dr. Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the design review
& Lands- of Uvas Park Drive and adjacent landscaping. Parks and Recreation Director
caping Ayer further explained the landscaping portion of said project. Director
of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen further explained the current status
of Uvas Park Drive Improvement noting said project is estimated at $140-
$150,000.00 and Staff will request authorization to advertise bids on March
5, 1979.
City Administrator Wood noted possible funding for landscaping
said project, noting that said funds could be borrowed from the Thomas Road
Bridge approaches improvement. Motion was made by Councilwoman Huqhan
seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the plans for Uvas Park Drive
Improvement be approved for said project as explained by the Parks and
Recreation and the Planning Departments; and further noting that the lands-
caping adjacent to the northerly side of said street improvement be imoroved
as soon as possible upon completion of the street.
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Transition Planning Director Dorn presented and explained a County referral
area within the Transition Area of applicant (Torres) for a rehabilitation faci-
referral lity on the west side of Murray Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that if the County approves said application that they are out-
of-their minds. The Mayor noted that he will sign said letter to the County
and Councilman Link requested that he be given a copy of same.
P.& R. Com. .The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
1-30-79 January 30, 1979 and the Minutes of the Senior Citizens' Advisory Committee
Meeting of December 19, 1978 included in the agenda packet were noted.
Personnel Com. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of January 24,
1-24-79 1979 was noted.
Park Ranger Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman
Classi- Hughan and carried that the classification and salary range of Park Ranger,
fication at Range 22.5, $761-$920. be approved as recommended.
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Lib.& Cult.Com. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
1-2-79 January 2, 1979 were noted.
Month ly Reports
The Summary of Monthly Reports of December, 1978 was noted.
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Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from January 1, 1979 through January
31, 1979 was noted and discussed.
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Sewer
Treatment
Plant Land
Acq.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on
recommended acquisition of the new Sewer Treatment Plant Sites of Elsie
Rush and Gerald Rianda.
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the land acquisition for properties of Elsie Rush and
Gerald Rianda be approved as recommended.
SB 99
City Administrator Wood presented a Report on SB 99, Revenue
Mortgage Bonds. Council took no action on same.
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Energy Con-
servation
Grants
City Administrator Wood presented a report on Energy Conserva-
tion Education Grant. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by
Councilman Pate and not carried by the following Roll Call Vote that a
resolution be adopted authorizinq the City Administrator to proceed with
said Energy Conservation Education Grants: Ayes: Council Members: Hughan,
Pate and Goodrich; Noes: Council Members: Link and Stout; Absent: Council
Members: Childers and Cunningham.
Old City Hall City Administrator Wood distributed an informational announce-
ment on the Old City Hall to Council.
Economic &
Business
Dev.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on a local meeting
with the State Department of Economic and Business Development. Council
agreed to meet with the State on same.
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Old Fire House City Administrator Wood presented an appraisal report on the
Bldg. Old Fire House building on Fifth Street obtained to establish a minimum
acceptable offer.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that bids be advertised for the sale of the Old Fire House
Building on Fifth Street at a minimum bid of $65,000.00 and that bidding
be on a regular sealed basis with additional bidding permitted at 5%
greater than the written bids; verbal bidding permitted. Councilwoman
Hughan voted "no" on the motion.
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that installment basis would be considered if the minimum
bid was $65,000.00. Councilwoman Hughan voted "no" on the motion.
Water Service Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen oresented a recom-
connec- mendation to increase the oenalty for reconnection of water services from
tions $1.00 to $25.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate and died for lack of a second
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance increasing
the penalty for reconnection of water services from $1.00 to $25.00 as
recommended.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance
increasing the penalty for reconnection of water services from $1.00 to
$15.00. Councilman Link voted "no" on the motion.
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Street Name
changes
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a recom-
mendation to change two (2) street names in the Filbro Subdivision, Tract
2651 and one (1) street name in the new Arcadia Subdivision, South of
Princevalle Storm Drain, Tract 6254. Discussion was had by Council on
the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilwoman
Hughan and carried that the matter be referred back to the Street Advisory
Committee since Council does not agree with the new street names selected
specifically requesting that the City does not encouraqe using first names
of people for City street names.
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Council further requested that Staff present a previous discussed
acceptable street name list for future reference, prepared by a previous
Planning Department employee.
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Lewis St.&
Murray Ave.
Imp.
Di rettor of Publ;.c Works-City Eng.ineer Hansen reported that
Staff will meet with property owners to discuss the improvement pro-
posed for Lewis Street between Chestnut Street and Rogers Lane and for
the improvement proposed for Murray Avenue at San Ysidro Park. Motion
was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that the matter be tabled to the February 20, 1979 Council Meeting.
General Plan City Administrator Wood noted that the Planning Consultant for
the General Plan will have the first draft of the revised plan prepared
for a Joint Planning Commission-Council Study Session for review on
February 28, 1979. Council set 3:00 p.m. for said Study Session.
Sewer Adv. City Administrator Wood requested a Council Sewer Advisory
Com. Committee Meeting on February 6, 1979 at 3:00 p.m.
Corridor Study A letter from Supervisor Diridon in response to the City op-
posing certain portions of the Corridor Study was noted requesting a
meeting with the City on same. Council requested that Supervisor Diri-
don be advised that the City is awaiting additional information from
ABAG and MTC Staff prior to meeting with Supervisor Diridon on same.
Sewer Treat. Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen noted the bid
bids opening date of February 8, 1979 at 2:00 p.m. on the new Wastewater
Treatment Facilities and Interceptor.
Adjournment At 10:25 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by
Councilman Pate and carried to adjourn to Tuesday, February 20, 1979
due to February 19, 1979 being a legal holiday.
Respectfully submitted,
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