Minutes 1981/12/07
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Roll Call
Lib. & Cult.
Commissioner
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December 7, 1981
Gilroy, California
The Regul ar Meeti ng of the Gil roy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:01 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Sharon A. Albert, Donald F. Gage,
Roberta H. Hughan, Marion T. Link, Robert E. Taylor, Pete Valdez, Jr.
and Norman B. Goodrich.
The Mayor declared a moment of silence in memory of Bob Voorhees.
The Mayor noted that David Gallardo was not present to receive
a Certificate of Commendation.
The ~iayor noted that Harold Whitlock, retired Library and Cul-
ture Commissioner, was not present to receive a Certificate of Service.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Albert, Gage, Hughan,
Link, Taylor, Valdez and Goodrich:
Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of
November 10, 1981;
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November
16, 1981;
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Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Ord. #81-35 re:
Code Amend.
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Def. Dev. Agree.
P. Burge
Improvements-
Eigleberry St.
Improvements-
Tr. #6253
Budget Amendments
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Bids re: Down-
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ORDINANCE NO. 81-34
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGULATING SECURITY PERSONNEL AT
SPECIAL EVENTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR VALDEZ
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE;
ORDINANCE NO. 81-35
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 8.2 OF THE GILROY
CITY CODE SO AS TO CONFORM TO NEW CHAPTER 18C.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCI L MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
and GOODRI CH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Approved a Deferred Development Agreement with Peter Burge, et ux.
Accepted improvements for 7001 Eigleberry Street;
Accepted improvements for Tract No. 6253 (Ghirlanda); and
Approved a request for Budget Amendments as recommended.
City Administrator Wood presented a recommendation to award the
bid of Howard Electric Company in the amount of $29,011.00 for the Down-
town Monterey Street Rewiring Project.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the bid of Howard Electric Company be awarded in the
amount of $29,011.00 for the Downtown Monterey Street Rewiring Project
as recommended.
Bids re: Pruning City Administrator Wood presented a report on bids received for
City Street Pruning of City Street Trees and other tree care work.
Trees, etc.
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Pub. Hear. re:
M. Oshan
Rezoning
Motion was made by Councilman LInk seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that same be continued to the next regular Council Meeting
of December 21, 1981, in order for Council to study same at a Study
Session of the Council. Council set December 14, 1981, at 8:00 p.m.
for said Study Session.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a rezoning request of Michael I. Oshan, apnlicant,
at 7860 Hanna Street, between First and Second Streets from R3X (High-
Density Multiple-Residence) District to PO (Professional Office) District,
.172 acre parcel.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the Staff Report.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Michael I. Oshan, applicant, addressed the Council and further
explained the proposed rezoning.
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The ~layor asked if there was anyone further present in the
audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was mane by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman
Hughan and carried that the Public Hearin0 be closed.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Res. #81-106
Denying Re-
zoning Req.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconcted by Councilman
Link that the reading of Resolution No. 81-106 be waived and that
it be adopted denying said rezoning request.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-106
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DENYING THE APPLICA-
TION OF MICHAEL I. OSHAN TO REZONE THE 0.172 ACRE PARCEL AT 7860
HANNA STREET FROM R3X DISTRICT TO PO DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1981, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS: HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR and GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, and VALDEZ
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Thomas Rd. 81-4 The ~1ayor noted receipt of a Petition from Ernest E. Filice, et ux,
Reorganization requesting annexation of 5.65 acres of Uninhabited Territory to be known
as "Thomas Road Reorganization 81-411 located on the northerly side of Uvas
Creek (Carnadero), westerly of Thomas Road, approved by LAFCO November 5,
1981.
#81-107
City Administrator Wood explained the location of the proposal.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
that the reading of Resolution No. 81-107 be waived and that it be adopted
approving reorganization of the subject territory.
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PURSUANT TO DIR-
ECTION BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION WITH REGARD
TO A REORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO THE DISTRICT REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1965
DESIGNATED AS THOMAS ROAD REORGANIZATION NO. 81-4 OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
of the property owners.
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Res. #81-109 Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
that the reading of Resolution No. 81-109 be waived and that it be
adopted setting a Public Hearing date of February 1, 1982 on said pro-
posal.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-109
RESOLUTION INITIATING REORGANIZATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS IITENTH
STREET REORGANIZATION 81-5 OF THE CITY OF GILROY", AND GIVING NOTICE
OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
and GOODRI CH
NOES: COUNCIL t~n1BERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Commissioner
Appointments
Councilwoman Hughan presenterl a request and explanation of the
change in procedures for appointing City ffibard or Commissioners to allow
new applicants to introduce themselves to Council.
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Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Gage
and carried that prior to required appointments of City Boards or Commis-
sioners, same be agepdized to allow new applicants to introduce themselves
to Counci 1.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
and carried that new comMissioner applicants present in the audience be
allowed to introduce themselves and indicate the respective commission
they are seeking appointment to. Council Members Link and Taylor voted
IInoll on the motion.
The fOllowing persons in the audience introduced themselves and
indicated the respective Commission that they are seeking appointment to:
Harry True, 7310 Nantucket - Personnel Commission; Paul Kloecker,
8431 Delta Court - Planning Commission, 2nd choice - Architectural and
Site Control Advisory Board, noting that he is unable to meeting during
week days; The Mayor noted that the Architectural and Site Control Board
meets Wednesday mornings - Mr. Kloecker withdrew his second choice;
Connie Rogers , 7690 Santa Theresa Drive - seeking reappointment to the
Parks and Recreation Commission; Cindy Mayron, 700 Eighth Street - Library
and Culture Commission; Joe Amelio, Antonio Court - Personnel or Parks and
Recreation Commission; and John Bellis, 7303 Nantucket - Personnel or
Planning Commission.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Gilroy Optimist Mr. John Albaugh, Gilroy Optimist Club, addressed the Council re-
Club questing waiver of the business license fee for selling Christmas trees.
Discussion was had on the matter.
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Wren Ave.
Tra ffi c
Michael Oshan
Rezoni ng
1981 Buildout
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Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the request for waiver of the business license fee of the
Gil roy Optimist Cl ub be denied. Councilwoman Albert voted IIno" on the
motion.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone further present in the audience
wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Gabe Perez addressed the Council and requested installation of
reflectors on Wren Avenue in front of the El Roble Park area for reduction
of speed in said vicinity, previously approved by Council.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen explained why said
reflectors had not been installed and noted that he will schedule installa-
tion of said reflectors previously requested.
Mr. Michael I. Oshan addressed the Council requesting clarification
of Council Member Taylor regarding denial of his rezoning request. Council-
man Taylor noted that he voted in favor of denying said request.
City Administrator Wood presented seven (7) requests to extend
their 1981 buildout schedules to 1982 and recommended the request of Ben
Morton be tabled at this time.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Valdez
and carried that the following 1981 buildout schedules be extended to
December 31, 1982: Lazzco, Inc. - 31 units; Air-O-Fan - 9 units; Mussallem
Development Corp. - 34 units; Arcadia Development Co. - 86 units; Citation
Homes - 68 units and Ernest S. Filice - 15 units. Councilwoman Albert
voted "noll on the motion.
Mr. Eli Reinhart, Arcadia Development, addressed the Council in
regard to previous extension granted on some of their units exoiring June
30, 1982, and requested that same be extended for one (1) year. Council
noted that if Arcadia Development wished additional time for said units
that same should be a separate request.
Councilwoman Hughan requested that at some future time Council set
a time when the extended units under current buildout schedules would have
to compete under the Residential Development Ordinance as new applicants.
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Leavesley Rd.1
Murray Ave.
Signalization
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Impaction
Res. #81-110
Air Service
Affil i ated
Brokers ·
Tent. Map
B 1 d g . B rd . 0 f
Appeals
City Administrator Wood recommended that the request of Ben
Morton Construction, Inc. for extension of their buildout allocations
for 1981 be tabled until an outstanding claim with the Ctiy has been
resolved.
Mr. Ben Morton addressed the Council in regard to the matter,
noti ng that sai d cl aim is oresently under 1 iti gati on with the City.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Taylor and carried that action on said buildout request be continued
to December 21, 1981 regular Coucnil Meeting in order to obtain addi-
tional information on said matter.
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City Administrator Wood presented and explained a letter from
the Department of Transportati on in regard to Leaves 1 ey Road/r1urray
Avenue proposed traffic signalization. He recommended requesting use
of the additional tax funds recently imposed for aoproval of said sig-
nalization next fiscal year and forwarding a copy of said request to
Senator Alquist. The Mayor instructed the City Administrator to for-
ward said request.
Ms. Lydia Hernandez addressed the Council regarding installation
of the traffic signals at said location requesting that same be in-
stalled as soon as possible. Council requested that Ms. Hernandez and
local residents continue to pursue the matter with the State.
Mr. Tony Duran addressed the Council and noted that he is awaiting
a response from Senator Alquist's office to determine if the City can
install said traffic signals and receive reimbursement from the State
when funds are available.
A letter from the Gilroy Unified School District was noted re-
questing continuation of impacted status.
Mr. Rodney Kelley, Superintendent, addressed the Council further
explaining same.
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Discussion was had regarding School Impaction funds earning
interest from same. Superintendent Kelly noted that interest from said
funds is deposited into the General Fund due to accounting procedures
and that General Fund monies are used for purchase of materials and
supplies required in impacted areas where impacted funds are not eligible.
He further noted that an accounting of these general fund expenditures
could be made available.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-110
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING SCHOOLS OF
THE GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE IMPACTED AND DETERMINING FEES
TO BE PAI D.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: LINK
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Assemblyman
Cortese in regard to deterioration of air service.
A request from Affiliated Brokers was noted for a time extension I...J.,.'
on a Tentative Subdivision Map. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan . ..
seconded by Councilman Link and carried that a six (6) months extension
be granted Affilicated Brokers in regard to their Tentative Subdivision
~1ap.
The following informational items were noted with no separate
discussion on same:
George C. Renz resignation from Building Board of Appeals. The
Mayor announced the appointment of Douglas K. Hollenback, 7320 Hanna
Street, to replace George C. Renz on said Board;
South Santa Clara County Housing Development Corporation Quar-
terly Reports;
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Report on Employees. United Way Campaign;
County Alarm Fee Status;
Santa Clara Valley Water District in re: to operation of reclaimed
water system; and
St. Mary's Church in appreciation of Fire Department's contribution
to their Fall Festival.
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Plan. Com. Report The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 19, 1981,
11/19/81 was noted.
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Library & Cult.
Com. 11/3/81
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Monthiy Reports
Council reviewed the RDO rating Scale Revision as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Councilwoman Hughan requested adding to III.D, "and other public
facilities", and adding to IV.A, "and education."
Discussion was had in regard to custom homes in comoetition with
subdivision developments.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan that the revised RDO Rating
Scale be adopted as recommended with the addition of her suggestions.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilwoman Albert objected to the reduction of points in II.A
and II.C. She further suggested addition of two (2) additional points
to I V . A .
Councilman Gage suggested that III.C be reduced to five (5) points
and two additional points be added to IV.A.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Gage by the following Roll Call Vote that the revised RDO Rating Scale
be adopted as recommended with the addition of "and other public facili-
ties" to III. D; addition of "education" to IV.A plus two (2) additional
points and adding two (2) additional points to II.A. Ayes: Council Mem-
bers: Gage and Hughan. Noes: Council Members: Albert, Link, Taylor,
Valdez and Goodrich. (Motion failed.)
The Mayor continued the discussion on the RDO Rating Scale Revisions
to the December 14, 1981, scheduled Council Study Session.
The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
November 17, 1981 and the Minutes of the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council
Meeting of October 20, 1981, were noted.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
November 3, 1981, were noted.
The Mayor deviated from the regular Agenda at the City Administra-
tor's request in order to accommodate interested persons in the audience.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on a Joint County/City
Mortgage Revenue Bond Program.
Ms. Mary Davey addressed the Council further explaining said
program and invited a Council appointment of a representative of the City
on the County Advisory Committee for said program.
City Administrator Wood recommended tabling approval of the agree-
ment to the December 21, 1981, Regular Council Meeting in order to discuss
same with the County.s Bond Counsel prior to entering into an agreement
with them regarding said program.
The Summary of Monthly Reports of October 1981 was noted.
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Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from November 1, 1981, through and
including November 30, 1981, was noted. Motion was made by Council-
man Gage seconded by Councilman Link and carried that the disburse-
ments report be discontinued from the Council Agenda.
Street Tree City Administrator Wood noted that the Personnel Director.s
Contract Report on possible Street Tree Contract would be tabled to the
Council Study Session of December 14, 1981.
Garage Sales City Administrator Wood presented a report and recommendation I,';]'."
on Garage Sales and revision of same. Assistant City Administrator .
Reinsch further explained the matter.
Reservoi rs
Hi st. Heritage
Committee
Dept. Head
Performance
Proposal
Hist. Preserva-
ti on Grant
ICC Meeting
Adjournment
Council continued action on same to the next regular Council
Meeting in order for the City Attorney to prepare a proposed ordinance
revision for Council review of same.
City Administrator Wood presented a recommendation requesting
technical assistance to recoat metal reservoirs. Motion was made by
Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor and carried that the bid
of John Carollo Engineers be acdepted as recommended for recoating
reservo i rs.
At 10:36 p.m., Council viewed a slide presentation of "The
Community of Gilroy" in regard to a Gold Medal Award application
further explained by Parks and Recreation Director Ayer.
At 10:52 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
The Minutes of the Historical Heritage Committee Meeting of
November 24, 1981, were noted.
Councilman Gage requested Council approval of a performance
plan for department heads. Council requested a written proposal of
same to be presented to the City Administrator to be agendized for
Council study of same.
Councilwoman Hughan requested that the matter of build out exten-
sions and resubmittal of same under the Residential Development Ordi-
nance be discussed at the December 14, 1981 Council Study Session.
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City Administrator Wood recommended approval of an extension of
a grant application for Historical Preservation to April 15, 1982.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Taylor and carried that the extension for the Historical Preservation
Grant application be granted as recommended.
The Mayor reminded Council of the Inter-City Council Dinner
Meeting December 10, 1981, at Moffett Field Officer's Club.
At 10:59 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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