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Minutes 1979/08/06 '."4"'h'_. ",..'~_; "~'~"~'-",_"~,,,,,,,,.....,.,._. ~ ..... Roll Call ".,-. -- Intro. New Employee Consent Calendar Minutes Damage Claim 4253 August 6, 1979 Gilroy, California The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Brian D. Cun- ningham, Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, John E. Pate, David V. Stout, and Norman B. Goodrich. Robert Cooke, Police Officer, and Theresa Ann Rodgers, Clerk Typist I, Police Department, were not introduced as new employees since they were both unable to attend this meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Cunningham that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended by the following Roll Call vote: Ayes: Council Members: Childers, Cunningham, Hugh an , Link, Pate, stout and Goodrich. 1979; Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 16, Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of July 25, 1979; Denied a damage claim of S. Bonapartian; Res. #79-61 re: Adopted Resolution No. 79-61 authorizing Assistant City Adminis- STP Contracts trator to execute documents pertaining to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Interceptor Trunk Line Contracts in the City Administrator's absence. "(llF.'~ - F ilbro Dev. Tr. #6251 Handicap Ramps RV Vehicles ..-. Pub.Hear. re: Okada Rezon- ing .... ~.,,,*,! - RESOLUTION NO. 79-61 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE CONTRACTS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND INTERCEPTOR TRUNK LINE PROJECTS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE; NOES: ABSENT: Accepted Improvements of Tract 6251, Filbro Development Company; Approved plans and specifications for construction of Handicap Ramps at various intersections. In order to accommodate interested persons in the audience, the Mayor noted that no Council action would be taken at this meeting regarding Recreational Vehicles other than setting a Public Hearing of August 20, 1979, recommended by the Planning Commission at their August 2, 1979, meeting. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on reconsideration of denial of a Zone Change to consider a Zone Change request of Harry & Hermenia Okada from R3 (Low-Density Multiple-Family) District to R3X (High-Density Multiple ,Residence) District located on the east side of Eigleberry Street approximately 161 feet south of Ninth Street, containing .68 acres. A letter from A. Berryman, realtor, requesting reconsideration was noted. A letter from Harry Okada, applicant, was noted. Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the Staff Report regarding said rezoning request. 4254 Pub. Hear. re: Alley Abandon- ment bet. Ro- sanna & Hanna Res. #79-62 c~ ~-t~1 Res. #79-63 .-. "" .,_ ,.,I..L __,~ ,_,,_ll ,.,._""-_" The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the zoning proposal. -- Pia Berryman addressed the Council and introduced Mr. Bob Manrubia, representing M & H Engineering, who further explained the rezoning request. - The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience wishing to speak on the matter. Mrs. Hermenia Okada addressed the Council further explaining the rezoning request. ~ The Mayor asked if there was anyone further in the audience wishing to speak on the matter. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. - Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the public Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council on the proposed rezoning matter. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that Council reaffirms the prior resolution denying said rezoning request. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on intention to vacate the public alley from Sixth Street to Seventh Street between Rosanna and Hanna Streets. City Administrator Wood noted the Staff Report and further explained same. 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. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that the public Hearing be closed. .... - Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Resolution No. 79-62 Abandoning said Public Alley be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 79-62 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING VACATION OF THE ENTIRE PUBLIC ALLEY FROM SIXTH STREET TO SEVENTH STREET BETWEEN ROSANNA AND HANNA STREETS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: COUNC IL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, STOUT and NONE NONE CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, GOODRICH NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. Cathy Jorgenson addressed the Council representing the Com- mittee for the First Annual Garlic Festival and thanked all those contributing to the success of the occasion. .... - Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Council- man Childers that the reading of Resolution No. 79-63 congratulating all involved in the successful event be waived and that it be adopted. ... - 4255 RESOLUTION NO. 79-63 ...... RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY HONORING GILROY .GARLIC FESTIVAL I. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE NOES: ABSENT: ...... Ind. & Housing Manage. Task Force A letter from Santa Clara County Industry and Housing Management Task Force in regard to Industrial Growth was noted. Councilman Cunning- ham moved to file said letter. Motion died for lack of a second. Council set August 13, 1979, at 4:00 p.m. to meet with the County's Task Force as requested. iIlIIiIIoII Geo. Day Const. A letter appeal of George W. Day Construction Company was noted Co. re:Fence regarding decision of the Planning Commission reversing action of the const. Architectural and Site Control Advisory Committee requiring installation of fences on lots under 10,000 sq. ft. The Staff Report regarding same was noted and further explained by Planning Director Dorn. Mr. Norm Mattioni, attorney representing Mr. George Day, addressed the Council and further explained the objection to said fence requirement. The following purchasers of George Day Construction homes spoke in regard to fences not installed by the developer: Mr. Sauter, Mantelli Drive; Mrs. Sauter; Mrs. Hamaker, Welburn Avenue; Mr. Frank Angelino and Betty Angelino, respectively. '-'14,,, Mr. Tom Taricco, Planning Commission Representative, further addressed the Council in regard to the Architectural and Site Control Advisory Committee action on same. ...... Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the fence requirement of the City be confirmed and enforced to require the builder, George W. Day Construction Company, to comply with same on all completed houses that are built upon less than 10,000 sq. ft. within 30 days and require the fences be installed on other lots less than 10,000 sq. ft. prior to sale of said houses. Sewer Revenue Study City Administrator Wood noted an E.P.A. letter approving the City's Sewer Revenue Study noting that no action would be required by Council until the first meeting in January, 1980. Animal Control Program A letter from Supervisor McCorquodale was noted in regard to improvement of the County Animal Control Program ' "Recommend Full Support." Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the City approves said program in concept and recommends that the City coordinate same with the County. S.C. Valley Emp. & A letter from the Santa Clara Valley Employment and Training ...... Tr. Board Board was noted and ordered filed in regard to the Advisory Board vacancy. .... Trailways Bus Line A letter from Trailways Bus Line was noted requesting endorsement of A.B. 1817. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that the City endorse A.B. 1817 as requested. ~/,"'"' Old City Hall A letter proposal on the Old City Hall from Hoffman & Associates was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the Council Advisory Committee pursue said proposal and report to Council on their findings. The Old City Hall Advisory Com- mittee set August 14, 1979, at 3:00 p.m., to meet with Hoffman & Associates in regard to their proposal for leasing the Old City Hall. - 4256 Gilroy Fire Dept. Plan. Com. 7/26/79 Plan. Com. 8/2/79 Two letters of appreciation to the Gilroy Fire Department from the County Library and the Gilroy Unified School District were noted, with no separate discussion on same. ..... The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 26, 1979, in regard to the General Plan Public Hearing was noted. - The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of August 2, 1979, was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that a Public Hearing date of August 20, 1979, be set in regard to Recreational Vehicles and Trailers as recom- mended by the Commission. .... - Lib. & Cult. Com. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of 7/3/79 July 3, 1979, were noted. P & R Com. 7/25/79 Monthly Reports Disbursements Police Dept. Budget Amend. HCD Mortgage Assistance Program HCD Budget Amendment P & R Annual Report Emp. Classifi- cation & Salary Study Fire Alarm Boxes The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 25, 1979, and the Minutes of the Senior Citizen's Advisory Council Meeting of June 19, 1979, were noted. The Summary of Monthly Reports of June,1979, was noted. The Report of Disbursements from July 1, 1979, through July 31, 1979, were noted and discussed. A report requesting a $3,000 Budget Amendment to the Police Department budget for reimbursable training funds was noted. Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the Police Department Budget for 1979-80 be amended as recommended. A Report on California Housing Finance Agency approval of Gilroy's Mortgage Assistance Program was noted and further explained by HCD Grant Coordinator McGowan. .... ..... HCD Grant Coordinator McGowan presented and explained a request for an adjustment to the HCD Budget. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that the HCD Budget adjustment be aprpoved as recommended. City Administrator Wood noted receipt of the Gilroy Parks and Recreation Annual 1978-79 Report included in the Agenda Packets. Parks and Recreation Director Ayer explained same. City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on proposals for an Employee Classification and Salary Study recommended hiring Mr. Gary Foss, Los Altos to complete said study, noting esti- mate for same to be $3,500-$5,000. Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that Mr. Gary Foss, Los Altos, be hired to complete the Employee Classification and Salary Study as recommended noting that the 1979-80 Budget be amended for same, if necessary. Noted a report on sale of excess fire alarm boxes from the Fire Chief recommending that same be sold at the annual City Auction. Noted a letter from Mr. Howard Smith requesting use of said funds re- ceived from sale of the fire alarm boxes for restoration of the 1923 Seagrave Fire Pumper. Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the Council concurs with said auction and sale of the fire alarm boxes as same and authorized the Historical Society to use the funds received for same to restore the 1923 Seagrave Fire pumper. .... ...... ... Fire Assoc. MOU City Administrator Wood presented a request of the Gilroy Fire Association for inclusion of the Favored Nations Clause in the 1979-80 -- Memorandum of Understanding. Discussion was had on the matter. ~ -- Storm Drain ~!l'I!ll Res. #79-64 Sewer Farm Annex. 79-4 - Res. #79-65 Fire Dist. Removal ftl".-....,:-. ....... Ambulance Regulations- Intro. Ord. Welburn & Kern Avenues re: 4-Way stops ....... ... Ord. #79-19 ".."%",! - 425'7 Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Favored Nations Clause be included in the 1979-80 Memorandum of Understanding for the Gilroy Fire Association as recommended. The recommendation to establish a Special Storm Drain District within Storm Drain Zone "A" was tabled as requested. re: The City Attorney presented a resolution ordering reorganization involving annexation of Sewer Farm No. 5 Annexation 79-4 to the City of Gilroy. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman stout that the reading of Resolution No. 79-64 be waived and that it be adopted annexing said territory to the City of Gilroy. RESOLUTION NO. 79-64 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ORDERING REORGANIZATION INVOLVING ANNEXATION OF TWO PARCELS OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "SEWER FARM NO.5 ANNEXATION 79-4 TO THE CITY OF GILROY." PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE NOES: ABSENT: Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman ,Stout that the reading of Resolution No. 79-65 removing said territory from the Gilroy Rural Fire District be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 79-65 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 "SEWER FARM NO. 5 ANNEXATION 79-4 TO THE CITY OF GILROY." PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance pertaining to ambulance regulations. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of a proposed ordinance pertaining to ambulance regulations be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary. A report on noted traffic problems at Welburn and Wren Avenues was noted. The Mayor noted receipt of a petition from approximately 125 residents requesting installation of a 4-Way arterial stop sign at Welburn and Wren Avenues. Discussion was had on same by Council noting opposition to desig- nation of bus zones at said location. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman stout and carried that a 4-way arterial stop sign be installed at Welburn and Wren Avenues and red zones as recommended by the Police Chief and Director of Public Works-City Engineer excepting bus zone at said location. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Emergency Ordinance No. 79-19 be waived and that it be adopted designating Wren Avenue from First Street to the North City Limits a through street except at its intersection with welburn Avenue. 4258 Res. #79-66 Landscape Policy ORDINANCE NO. 79-19 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 15.43 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE SO AS TO DESIGNATE WREN AVENUE FROM FIRST STREET TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS A THROUGH STREET, EXCEPT AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH WELBURN AVENUE. This ordinance was introduced as an emergency measure and passed and adopted to become effective immediately and ordered published by title and summary in accordance with provisions of the City Charter at a regular session of the City Council held on the 6th day of August, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE STOUT and GOODRICH COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ..... - ..... NOES: ABSENT: - Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Link that the reading of Resolution No. 79-66 be waived and that it be adopted establishing a 4-way arterial stop sign at the intersection of Welburn and Wren Avenues. RESOLUTION NO. 79-66 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY ARTERIAL STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF WELBURN AVENUE AND WREN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, STOUT and NONE NONE CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, LINK, PATE, GOODRICH NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: The Mayor noted continued recommendation to approve the Landscape Policy. Planning Director Dorn requested continuance of same for approximately one (1) month. The Mayor ordered same. ..... Pk. Supt. Classi- The Mayor noted a continued request for Park Superintendent fication Classification. Discussion was had by Council on same. Earthquake League Conf. Adjournment .... Parks and Recreation Director Ayer further explained the request. Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Stout and carried that action be tabled on same until after com- pletion of the Salary and Classification Study. City Administrator Wood reported on damages resulting from the 10:06 a.m. August 6, 1979, earthquake and issued a warning to property owners to inspect chimneys for possible damage and further requested property owners to inform the City of additional damages not reported. City Administrator Wood inquired of Council appointing dele- gates to the League of Calif~rnia Cities Conference. Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Childers and carried that the Mayor be appointed as the Voting Me~ ber at the League of California Cities Conference and Mayor Pro- tempore Pate as Alternate Voting Member. .... At 10:35 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting. .... Respectfully submitted, )U4~?- . pf~ C1.ty Clerk ..... -