Minutes 1979/07/02
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Intro. New
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Consent
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Minutes
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Bids re: El
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Plan. Com.
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July 2, 1979
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:04 p.m.
Mayor Goodrich thanked Mayor Protempore Pate for presiding
during his recent absence.
Present: Council Members: Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David
V. Stout, and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Members: William
E. Childers, Brian D. Cunningham and Roberta H. Hughan.
The Mayor introduced a new employee, William B. Lowery, Junior
Civil Engineer.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved as
recommended by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members:
Link, Pate, Stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council Members: Childers,
Cunningham and Hughan.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June
18, 1979;
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Council Meeting
of June 21, 1979; and
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Council Meeting
of June 27, 1979.
Parks and Recreation Director Ayer presented a report of bids
received for El Roble Park Construction Project 1979 noting the low
bid of Robert Quatman, Inc. of Hayward for the base bid and alternates
1 and 2 to be $190,868.00. He further noted that the estimate for
said project was $164,717.00.
Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman
Pate to accept the low bid of Robert Quatman, Inc. in the amount of
$190,868.00 as recommended. Motion died for lack of a second.
Council continued action on same to the July 16, 1979, Regular
meeting to await the presence of additional Council Members.
City Administrator Wood noted that Planning Commission Repre-
sentative Quartiroli would not be attending this Council Meeting due
to another meeting conflict.
Mr. Loran Rudder, representing the Police Association, addressed
the Council and requested the Mayor to deviate from the regular agenda
in order to accommodate interested persons in the audience.
The Mayor deviated from the regular Agenda and requested a
report on agreements with the Employees' Associations.
Emp. Associations City Administrator Wood presented a Report on agreements received
and signed from the following Employees Associations for the fiscal
year 1979-80: Gilroy Employees' Association; Supervisory Group; Fire
Association, noting a change in the period used for vacation, sick
leave and bereavement leave from calendar year to fiscal year; and
Management Group noting a request to meet with Council during the
latter part of July.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the agreements as presented be accepted and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute same.
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Recess
Pub. Hear. re:
Royal West
Rezoning
Pub. Hear.
H. Okada
Rezoning
Mr. Loran Rudder, representing the Police Association,
presented a survey of additional departments and requested additional
benefits offered by the City. He further requested that Council
take this matter under advisement.
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The Mayor noted that same would be taken under advisement
and Council agreed to have the City's negotiator meet with him
(Mr. Rudder) in this regard. It was noted that further meetings
on this matter would not constitute granting retroactive pay.
Police Officer Timewell thanked the Police Department employees ...
and families for attending this meeting.
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The Mayor declared a recess at 8:23 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 8:25 p.m.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a public hearing on a rezoning request of Royal west, Inc. for prop-
erty located on the east side of Church Street between pierce street
and Welburn Avenue from M2 (General Industrial) District to CM (Com-
mercial/Industrial) District on 1.34 acres.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained a Staff Report
regarding same.
Discussion was had in regard to M3 uses.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the rezoning 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 a proposed ordinance be introduced, the
reading waived and that it be published by title and summary.
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re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a public hearing on a rezoning request of H. Okada, et aI, for
property located on the east side of Eigleberry Street between Ninth
and Tenth Streets from R3 (Low-Density Multiple Family) District to
R3X (High-Density Multiple Residence) District on .68 acres.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained a Staff Report
regarding same. Discussion was had on the matter by Council.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the rezoning proposal. 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
stout that the reading of Resolution No. 79-51 be waived and that
it be adopted denying said rezoning request noting that Council did
not wish to consider approval of same until after adoption of the
new General Plan. ...
RESOLUTION NO. 79-51
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DENYING THE APPLICA-
TION OF HARRY AND HERMINIA OKADA TO REZONE A PARCEL ON THE EAST SIDE
OF EIGLEBERRY STREET APPROXIMATELY 161 FEET SOUTH OF NINTH STREET
FROM R3 DISTRICT TO R3X DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of July, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHIIDERS, CUNNINGHAM and HUGHAN
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Pub.Hear. re:
T.Berry/
Diamond Adv.
Co.
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pub. Hear. re:
Uvas Dev. Co.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a rezoning request of Trevis BerryjDiamond Advertising
Company, located east of the South Valley Freeway between Renz Lane and
Tenth Street from Cl (Neighborhood Commercial) District to M2 (General
Industrial) District on .50 acres.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained a Staff report
regarding same. Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the rezoning. 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. Discussion was had by
Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout
and carried that a proposed ordinance be introduced, the reading waived
and that it be published by title and summary, rezoning said property.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a prezoning request of Uvas Development Company for
property located at 6502 Brem Lane, on 38.1 acres to M2 (General Indus-
trial) District..
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained a Staff report
on the matter. Discussion was had by Council on the pre zoning proposal.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience
wishing to speak for or against the proposed prezoning. 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 Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that a proposed ordinance pre zoning said property be intro-
duced, the reading waived and that it be published by title and summary.
Limited Pkg. - The Mayor noted a continued discussion at this time on a request
Eigleberry St. for limited parking on Eigleberry Street between First and Second Streets.
Res. #79-52
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Councilman Link presented a plan for consideration noting that
same was agreeable with the Bank of America and Mr. Ernest A. Harrison,
representing the petitioners, specifically as follows: 1) Establishing
a two (2) hour time limit parking on the west side of Eigleberry Street
on Mondays through Fridays and 2) require angle parking on the south
side of Second Street between Monterey and Church Streets.
Mr. Ernest A. Harrison addressed the Council in regard to limited
parking on Eigleberry Street requesting action on same this evening.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Pate
that the reading of Resolution No. 79-52 be waived and that it be
adopted establishing a two (2) hour parking time limit on the west side
of Eigleberry Street from First to Sixth Streets Mondays through Fridays.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-52
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DESIGNATING AMENDED
PARKING TIME LIMITS ON EIGLEBERRY STREET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of July, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM and HUGHAN
Motion was made by Councilman Link to establish angle parking
on the south side of Second Street between Monterey and Church Streets.
Motion died for lack of a second.
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Res. #79-53
League Conf.
Old City Hall
Build-Out
Schedule-
Woodworth
Property
Intergovern-
mental Council
P & R Comm.
Resignation-
Armenta
League
Bulletin
Police Dept.
Landscaping
Policy
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
stout that the reading of Resolution No. 79-53 be waived and that
it be adopted establishing angle (diagonal) parking on the south
side of Second Street between Monterey and Eigleberry Streets.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-53
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING REVISED
ANGLE PARKING ON SECOND STREET BETWEEN MONTEREY AND EIGLEBERRY STREETS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of July, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM and HUGHAN
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing
to speak for or against any matter not on the agenda. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience.
The League of California Cities 81st Annual Conference,
September 22-25, 1979, at San Francisco was noted. Council agreed
for Staff to make reservations for those planning to attend.
A letter from the Gilroy Community Theatre in regard to the
Old City Hall contributions was noted. It was noted that the Council
previously determined that the City does not intend to sell the Old
City Hall but lease same.
A letter from Mr. T. J. Shephard in re: to Build-out Schedule
for Woodworth Property was noted.
Mr. Ronald Cheek, representing Barnett Range Developers, '
addressed the Council requesting construction of the eighty-nine
(89) lot subdivision in one year.
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It was noted by Council that they would not take action on
same until approval of the final Interim Growth Management Plan.
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A letter from the Intergovernmental Council was noted request-
ing appointment of the Mayor as representative of same and appoint-
ment of an alternate representative. Council approved the Mayor as
representative to same and the Mayor's appointment of Councilman Pate
as Alternate to said Council.
A letter from Hr. Fred Armenta,Parks and Recreation 'Commis-
sioner resigning from said Commission, was noted. The Mayor requested
nominations for said vacancy to be presented at the next regular
Council meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that Mr. Fred Armenta, Parks and Recreation Commissioner's
resignation be accepted and that a letter of thanks be forwarded.
The League of California Legislative Bulletin, dated June 26,
1979, was noted and Council noted previous policy to support the
League's position on same.
The following informational item was noted with no separate
discussion on same.
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City Administrator's action in re: to Police Chief's Memo
of June 5, 1979.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the recommenda-
tion to approve the Landscaping Policy recommended by the Planning
Commission. Discussion was had in regard to same.
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Auxiliary lighting was in force but no electricity for tape recording
of the balance of this meeting.)
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Lib. & Cult.
Com.
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Monthly
Reports
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Sewer Revenue
Program
Park Supt.
Classif.
Burglar Alarm
Ord.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that the Landscaping Policy be continued to a future Council
Meeting to allow time for study of same.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
June 4, 1979, were noted.
The Summary of Monthly Reports of May 1979, was noted.
man Link inquired of the total water pumped vs. water usage.
Administrator Wood noted that this would be checked.
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City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on an
amendment to the final Sewer Revenue Program. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman stout and carried that the
amendment be approved as outlined.
The continued request for Park Superintendent classification
was noted. City Administrator Wood noted that additional information
was not included with the agenda packets. Motion was made by Council-
man Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the matter be
continued to the next Council Meeting to allow time to study said
additional information presented by the City Administrator.
A report on the proposed Burglar Alarm Ordinance was noted.
Police Officer Vierra was present to explain same. Staff noted that
the Police Chief and City Attorney were in agreement with the reco~
mendation. Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman
Li.nk and carried that a proposed Burglar Alarm Ordinance as presented
be introduced, the reading be waived and that it be published by title
and summary. It was noted that a resolution is forthcoming regarding
permits, etc., following adoption of said ordinance.
Ambulance Rates City Administrator Wood noted that it would be necessary to
adopt resolutions approving the ambulance rates for three (3) ambulance
companies; that two (2) of the three (3) companies had provided their
rates and that one had not. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that adoption of the three (3) resolu-
tions for ambulance rates be continued until receipt of the rates from
the third company.
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Mussallem
Home-60
Fifth St.
Insurance
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Adjournment
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Councilman Pate recommended supporting Howard Smith, City His-
torian's nomination of the "Tremaine House" owned by Mussallem Develop-
ment Corporation, at 60 Fifth Street for an award for excellence in
historic resources preservation previously requested by the Santa Clara
County Historical Heritage Commission. Motion was made by Councilman
Link seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that said nomination as
recommended be supported and that Staff prepare a letter regarding
same to accompany the application.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on Umbrella Insurance
for Workers Compensation recommending approval of the $125,000.00
deductible with appropriate annual premium and budget transfer of
$25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Workers Compensation (Self Insur-
ance) Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the $125,000.00 deductible on Umbrella Insurance
for Workers Compensation be approved as outlined and recommended.
At 9:48 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive
Session regarding personnel.
At 10:02 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting and further
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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