Minutes 1979/08/06
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Roll Call
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Intro. New
Employee
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Damage Claim
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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.
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F ilbro Dev.
Tr. #6251
Handicap
Ramps
RV Vehicles
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Pub.Hear. re:
Okada Rezon-
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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.
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Pub. Hear. re:
Alley Abandon-
ment bet. Ro-
sanna & Hanna
Res. #79-62
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Res. #79-63
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-63
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Mr. Tom Taricco, Planning Commission Representative, further
addressed the Council in regard to the Architectural and Site Control
Advisory Committee action on same.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 26,
1979, in regard to the General Plan Public Hearing was noted.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Res. #79-64
Sewer Farm
Annex. 79-4
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Res. #79-65
Fire Dist.
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Ambulance
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Intro. Ord.
Welburn & Kern
Avenues re:
4-Way stops
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Ord. #79-19
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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At 10:35 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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Respectfully submitted,
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C1.ty Clerk
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