Minutes 1982/01/04
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Certificates
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Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Pub. Hear. re:
Neg. Decl.
Walden Ponds
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Pub. Hear. re:
Prezoning-
Ringel/Arita
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Pub. Hear. re:
Tent. Map-
Jasker, Inc.
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January 4, 1982
Gilroy, California 95020
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy 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 presented Certificates of Service to Bonnie Colbert,
retired Architectural and Site Control Advisory Committee Member and
Larry Connell, retired Personnel Commissioner.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
that the following item 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 Regular Council Meeting of December
21, 1981.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing to review the Initial Study and consider approval of a
Negative Declaration for a Sewage Percolation Project (Walden Ponds) for
the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill, located north of Bloomfield Avenue,
adjacent to the Gilroy Sewer Farm.
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 proposal. There was no comment from anyone
in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the Negative Declaration for said project be approved.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place scheduled for a Public
Hearing on a prezoning request of Ringel-Arita Corp., applicant, on 16.885
acres to R1 PUD (Single Family Residence) Planned Unit Development District,
located on the west side of Kern Avenue, north of Welburn Avenue.
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 prezoning. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman LInk seconded by Councilman Valdez
and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that
it be introduced and publsihed by title and summary.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on a Tentative Map request of Jasker, Inc., applicant, for
an Industrial Subdivision of Nine (9) lots on property zoned M2 (General
Industrial) District, located on the west side of Murray Avenue, 450 feet
south of Las Animas Avenue, on approximately 10 acres.
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the Staff Report.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
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Res. #82-1
P & R Com.
12/15/81
Improvements
re: Xmas Hi 11
Park
Mr. William K. Henry, Garcia & Henry, Civil Engineers, addressed
the Council and noted his presence to answer any questions regarding
said tentative map and further noted that the applicant concurs with
the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission; that regarding
the traffic signal stipulation, the apnlicant is willing to partici-
pate on the basis of benefit.
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 Link seconded by Councilman
Taylor and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Councilwoman Albert recommended that bicycle striping shall
be provided rather than should. Council concurred on same.
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Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Link that the reading of Resolution No. 82-1 be waived and that it be
adopted approving the Tentative Map to include the recommendation of
the Planning Commission as modified by Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-1
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVIN,G A TENTATIVE
MAP FOR A 9 LOT INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION ON 10 ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE
OF MURRAY AVENUE 450 FEET SOUTH OF LAS ANIMAS AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 1982, by the folloWing
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABS ENT :
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ALBERT, GAGE,
and GOODRICH
NONE
NONE
HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience
wishing to speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience.
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The following informational items were noted with discussion
on No.2, 4 and 5 only.
1) Invitation to Public Scoping Meeting re: Low Intensity
Lights and VASI at San Martin Airport;
2) Mr. R. Rosenbaum in re: to County Mortgage Revenue Bond
Program; further expl ai ned by City Admini strator ~Jood;
3) Santa Clara County in re: to Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue;
4) Inter-City Council Meeting, January 14, 1982, Flying Lady
II Restaurant. Council requested six (6) reservations for same;
5) State Department of Transportation in re: to Leavesley Rd.
(Rte. 152) and ~1urray Avenue Si~nalization Study. City Administrator
Wood gave an update on same.
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The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
December 15, 1981, and Minutes of the Senior Citizens' Advisory Coun-
cil Meeting of November 17, 1981, were noted.
Police Chief Cowart reported on behalf of the Committee's
recommendation regarding the Softball Improvements at Christmas Hill
Park.
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Mr. John Locastro, 7140 Yorktown Drive, addressed the Council
regarding activities at Christmas Hill Park annoying the neighborhood
residents. Mr. Locastro noted that he is confident that the Council
will alleviate the problems with the Committee's recommendations and
additional study on the matter to avoid residents returning to Council
for support in alleviating the problem.
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Lib. & Cult.
Com.
12/1/81
Securi ty Rates-
Spec. Events
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Vehicle for
Hire
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Pub. Safety
Compo Survey
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Parks and Recreation Director Ayer further explained the
recommendation specifically to proceed with the physical improvements
at Christmas Hill Park, Gates and Lighting the park, cost estimated
at $10,200.00 and to amend the budget for said amount with further
study of an additional softball field. He further noted that the
Softball Association will pledge approximately $15,000.00 towards an
additional softball field.
Discussion was had in regard to purchaisng lands for an addi-
tional softball field.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman
Valdez and carried that the City proceed with the physical improvements
of the gates and lighting at Christmas Hill Park as recommended in
the amount of $10,200.00 and that the current budget be amended to
provide for same and that an additional Softball Field be further
studied, and a recommendation on same be provided as soon as possible.
The Report on Parks and Recreation Staff Retreat was noted.
The Committee recommendations for Parks Use was also noted.
The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
December 1, 1981, were noted.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on Security Rates for
Special Events which was further explained by Police Chief Cowart.
Discussion was had on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Taylor and carried that the recommended $17.00 per hour for Security Rates
for Special Events under certain circumstances be approved, same to be
determined by the Police Chief.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on Vehicle for Hire
license. He noted that he authorized issuance of a temporary general
business license during the holiday season. He recommended that a
general business license be approved subject to the applicant providing
the necessary insurance and no use of their personal vehicles or taxis.
Motion was made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that issuance of a general business license be approved as
recommended.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on Public Safety Com-
pensation Survey and further explained same.
Jt. Acquisition City Administrator Wood presented a report on a Joint Acquisition
Agree.-S.C.Co. Agreement with Santa Clara County and further explained his recommendation
to add two (2) additions to said agreement.
7th St. Ci ty
Bldg.
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Jt. Powers
Intergovt'l
Services
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the agreement with changes as outlined by the City
Administrator be approved.
City Administrator Wood presented a request of the Police Chief
to use 253 West Seventh Street for offices for the Youth Services Unit.
Police Chief Cowart further explained the request.
Motion was made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that 253 West Seventh Street be used for offices for the
Youth Services Unit as recommended.
Agree. City Administrator Wood noted continued study of the Joint Powers
Agreements for Intergovernmental Service distributed at the December 21,
1981, regular Council meeting. City Administrator Wood noted that the
fees would be deleted and handled separately with a 30-day right to opt
out of the agreement.
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San ~1artin
Proposed
Gen. Plan
Lunch Wagon
Parking
Permits
Adj 0 urnment
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: ~10tion was made b~! COl1ncihlOnan f1ughan secon:1ed b~' Councilman
Taylor and carried that the aClreel"'lent be arl1roved and authorization
be given to execute same.
A Report on the San Martin Homeowners' Association proposed
General Plan was noted and further explained by Councilman Taylor,
representing the San Martin Planning Committee.
~1r. Larry ~10rgan, 1700 E. ~,1idrlle Avenue, San Martin, Acting
President for the Association, further explained the proposed olano
Councilman Gage requested that the Performance Plan proposed
for Department Heads be agenrli zerl on the January 18, 1982, Counci 1
Agenda.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen gave a report
of the present status of the storm.
Councilman Gage recommended that the City request the State
to consider cleaning the debris within Uvas Creek in the Gilroy area.
City Administrator Wood recommended that a temporary parking
permit be authorized for the catering lunch wagons from 12:00 Noon
to 1:00 p.m. at the high school site.
Motion was Made by Councilman Valdez seconded by Councilwoman
Hughan and carried that six (6) months temporary parking permits be
authorized for the catering lunch wagons from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
at the high school site.
City Administrator Woorl reported that the $100,000.00 Roberti-
Z'berg Urban Open Space Program Grant for renovation of the Wheeler
Auditorium facilities harl been apnroved.
City Administrator Wood reported that Susanne Wilson, Super-
visor, had been appointed Chairoerson for the Board of Supervisors
recommending that a letter of congratulations be forwarded.
Motion was made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that a letter of congratulations be forwarrled Susanne
Wilson on her recent appointment.
At 10:01 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Resrectfully submitted,
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