Minutes 1982/07/06
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Consent
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July 6, 1982
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor r1ayor 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.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Val-
dez that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by
by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Members: .1\1 bert, Gage,
Hughan, Link, Taylor, Valdez and Goodrich.
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 21,
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Ord. #80-17 re: Adopted Ordinance No. 80-17 amending Section 68 of the Zoning
Sec. 68-Zon. Ordinance to clarify the intent of sign regulations.
Ord.
Dev. Agree.-
Jasker Ind.
Pk., Tract
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ORDINANCE NO. 80-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 68.4, 68.10, 68.12
AND 68.14 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO FREE-STANDING, PORTABLE,
AWNING AND PROHIBITED SIGNS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL ~1EMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE;
Approved a Development Agreement of Jasker Industrial Park,
Tract 7308;
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Pub.Hear. re:
EIR & Tent.
Map-J. Joff
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Hearing re:
M.Lechuga-
Old Quad
Moratori um
Exempt.
Vending-Garlic
Festival
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Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting of
June 28, 1982;
Set July 19, 1982, as a Public Hearing date to consider certification
of an EIR and a Tentative Map for an Industrial Subdivision of Ten (10) Lots
on approximately 56 acres on property located on the east and west sides of
Obata Way, and zoned M2 (General Industrial) District, Jerry Hoff, applicant.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
hearing to consider the request of Mariano Lechuga for exemption from pro-
visions of the Old Quad Moratorium.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Associate Planner
Myer.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present 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 Gaqe and
carried that the exemption requested be granted Mr. Lechuga from provisions
of the Old Quad Moratorium provided that the addition is to the existing
house and not the garage and subject to submittal of plans for same.
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.
A request of Mr. Elliott Carly was noted for exclusive rights to sell
punch at Eighth Street and Miller Avenue during the Garlic Festival.
Disucssion was had on the matter and further explained by City Adminis-
trator Wood noting that he received a similar request from two other students
earlier today. Council took no action on the requests.
Horse Staging A request from Mr. Don Pickells for time to address the Council in
Area regard to a horse staging area in the vicinity of Redwood Retreat Road was
noted.
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Highway Task
Force Agree.
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City Administrator Wood noted that Mr. Pickells could not be present
at this meeting.
An agreement between the County and Cities and a proposed ballot
proposition of the County Highway Task Force was noted.
Mr. Ernest Boswell, Task Force Representative, addressed the Council
and further explained the proposal.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
~1otion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor and
failed by the following Roll Call Vote to oppose the agreement and not
place the proposed ballot proposition on the ballot. Ayes: Council Members:
Link, Taylor and Valdez. Noes: Council Members: Albert, Gage, Hughan and
Goodrich.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage and died for lack of a second to
allow the proposed proposition to be placed on the ballot. Councilman Gage
further withdrew the motion.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilwoman
Albert and failed by the following Roll Call vote to place the issue on
the ballot, approve the agreement and oroposed ballot proposition: Ayes:
Council Members: Albert, Hughan and Goodrich. Noes: Council Members:
Gage, Link, Taylor and Valdez.
Plan. Com. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 1, 1982, was
Report 7/1/82 noted.
Build-Out
Extensions
Requests for build-out extensions were noted. City Administrator
Wood recommended that same be referred to the last meeting in November 1982.
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Motion was made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that the build-out requests submitted be deferred to
the last regular Council Meeting in November 1982 (11-15-82).
Medical/Dental
Rates
Back Flow Pre-
venter Valves
A reoort on new medical/dental rates and costs was noted.
City Administrator Wood presented a request for a bud0et amend-
ment to allow for back flow preventer valve installations. Discussion
was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Taylor
and carried that the 1982 Burlget be amended in the amount of $15,000 ~
to allow for a portion of the cost for back flow preventer valve instal-' I
lations, same to be charged to the appropriate departments to accomplish ......
the required work, balance of project to be provided for in the 1983-83
Budget.
Res. #82-94 re:
Ronan-Liman
Assmt. Dist.
City Administrator Wood presented a resolution amending Resolu-
tion No. 82-91 ordering reduction of assessments re: Ronan Avenue-Liman
Avenue Assessment District.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
that the reading of Resolution No. 82-94 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-94
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-91 ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION
ORDERING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS"- RONAN AVENUE-LH1AN AVENUE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen presented a recom-
mendation for annual adjustments of development fees and increase th~
City's liability limits requirement to $1,,000,000.00.
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De ve 1 opmen t
Fees
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Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Council-
woman Hughan that the reading of Resolution Nci~ 82-95 apnroving
the recommended annual adjust~ents of Development Fees and in-
creasing the City's Liability Limits requirement to $1,000,000
be waived and that it be adopted. Councilman Link voted "no"
on the motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADJUSTING FEES
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1982, by the fallowing
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ALBERT, GAGE,
and GOODRI CH
LINK
NONE
HUGHAN, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCI L MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Gi 1 roy, Cal i forni a
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The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Roll Call 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.
Cert. of The Mayor presented a Certificate of Commendation to Tony Prado
Commendation for apprehending a criminal.
The Mayor noted that Bill Starritt was not present to receive
a similar certificate.
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Motion was made by Council~an Link seconded by Councilman Taylor
that the following items under the Consent Calendar be approved by the
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council r,1embers: Albert, Gage, Hughan,
Link, Taylor, Valdez and Goodrich:
Approved the Minutes of the Reqular Council Meeting of July 6, 1982;
Ba rnett- Range
Tr. Map,6663
Intra. Ord. re: Introduced a proposed ordinance amending Sections 15.62 and 15.63
Amend. to Code of the City Code requiring vendor's wagons, pushcarts and vehicles, etc.
Vendor Permits to obtain permit approval from the City Administrator rather than the City
Counci 1; and
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Cl aims
Pub.Hear. re:
E I R & Ten t.
r~ap-J. Hoff
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Res. #82-'96
Ronan-Liman
Assmt. Di st.
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Longmeadows
Proj. T .Schaal
Approved an amended Tract Map of Barnett Range Corp., Tract 6663;
Denied damage claims of Paul A. Eilert and Eilert Construction, Inc.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing to consider certification of an EIR and approval of the
Tentative Map request of Jerry Hoff, applicant, for an industrial subdivision
of ten (10) lots on approximately 56 acres located on the east and west
sides of Obata Way, zoned M2 (General Industrial) District.
The Staff Report was noted and further explained by Planning Director
Do rn .
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing
to speak for or against the proposal.
Mr. Darrell Kelly, consultant for the project, addressed the Council
and clarified a possible flooding problem on the site.
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 hearinq be closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Valdez
that the reading of Resolution No. 82-96 be waived and that it be adopted,
certifying the EIR, approving the Tentative Map and including the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-96
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING A TENTATIVE
MAP FOR A 10 LOT INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION ON 56 ACRES ON THE EAST AND
WEST SIDES OF OBATA WAY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
and GOODRI CH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing
to speak on any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Bruce Tichinin, attorney renresenting Robert and Cecilia Jaime,
addressed the Council in regard to the Ronan Avenue-Liman Avenue Assessment
District requesting Council to exercise their authority to call an Executive
Session for a matter in regard to said district.
The Mayor noted that the matter would be taken up at this time.
Mr. Tichinin requested that the City pay $2,400.00 to his clients
which represents the appraisal, fair market value of the land and reduce
the assessment to zero until the property develops.
The Mayor noted that the requests would be taken under advisement.
A request of Mr. Ted Schaal was noted to increase his buildout
schedule of Longmeadows Project. It was noted that the deadline to enter
into the fall competition was June 30, 1982.
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Sign s
Library
Hours
Motion was made by Council~an Hughan seconded by Councilman
Gage and carried that the request of ~1r. Ted Schaal for an increase in
his buildout schedule for Longmeadows Project be denied.
A request of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce was noted for approval
to place IIvJelcome to Gilroyll signs at the west and north entrances to
the Ci ty.
Mr. Jon Voorhies, 545 Fifth Street, representing the Chamber,
addressed the Council and further explained their request.
City Administrator Wood noted that the ordinance allows one ,..J..
sign at the entrances to Gilroy; that possibly the existing signs could . .
be combined into one sign.
Planning Director Darn noted that the ordinance allows for a
temporary sign to be removed in 40 days; that this could be a solution
for the Chamber's signs advertising for the Garlic Festival.
The Mayor ordered the Chamber of Commerce to contact Staff to
attempt to work out a solution to the problem of other signs already
located in the locations desired by the Chamber.
A letter from the Deputy County Librarian in regard to the hours
that the Gilroy Library will be open under the new budget was noted.
Goldsmith Seeds A letter from Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. was noted in reqard to an-
Re: Annexation nexation to the City. City Administrator Wood noted that the subject
property is not in the Urban Service Area, but that the property owner
will give the City a letter of guarantee in the event that at a future
date, the property is in the Urban Service Area they would not object
to annexation to the City.
State Funds
re: 911
Emerg. Number
M & RIce
Cream Vendor
Plan. Com. re:
Lot Sp 1 it-
60 5th St.
Discussion was had by Council regarding a deferred development
agreement and standby charges for fire hydrant service.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Link and carried that Goldsmith Seeds, Inc. be granted an extension
of the fire hydrant service contingent upon execution of a Deferred
Development Agreement to include agreeing to annexation when the prop-
erty is in the Urban Service Area and Staff to establish a standby
charge for the fire service extension.
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A letter from the City of Seal Beach was noted requesting the
State to fund certain portions of the costs of the 911 Emergency Tele-
phone System. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Coun-
man Gage and carried that the City of Gilroy adjoin the action of the
City of Seal Geach in regard to State funding for 911 Emergency Tele-
phone System.
A letter from M & R Ice Cream Truck requesting renewal of their
municipal license was noted. Motion was made by Councilman Link sec-
onded by Councilwoman Huqhan and carried that M & RIce Uream Truck be
granted renewal of their municipal license for an additional year as
requested.
The following informational items were noted with no separate
discussion on same:
City's 1982-1987 Five (5) Year Capital Improvement Program;
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Peninsula Division, League of Californa Cities Annual Meeting
July 29, 1982;
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce in regard to City contribution to
IISecret Witness Programll; and
Letter on 4th of July Fireworks contributors.
The Staff Report was noted on a request for a Commercial Lot
Split at 60 Fifth Street, aoproved by the Planning Commission at their
July 1, 1982, meeting and appealed by the City Council at their July 6,
1982, regular meeting. Planning Director Darn further explained the
lot split.
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Mr. Greg Mussallem, 9260 Linda Vista, property owner at 60 Fifth
Street, addressed the Council and further explained that the separate lot
is needed for financing purposes.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Gage and
carried that the matter be agendized on the next Council Agenda of August 2,
1982, to allow Staff to obtain additional information concerning the entrance
from an alley.
Personnel Com. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of July 8, 1982, was
7/8/82 noted.
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Monthly
Reports
Water & Sewer
Rates
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Res. #82-97
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Tree Pruning
Permits
Crime
Statistics
Res. #82-98
Reconnecti ng
Chgs. & Meter
Testing-Water
Service
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Ballfields re:
S6ftba 11 &
Little Leagues
The Summary of Monthly Reports of May, 1982 was noted.
A Report on proposed water and sewer rates was noted and discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
that the reading of Resolution No. 82-97 be waived and that it be adopted
approving the 45~/1,000 gallon water rate and $5.25 residential sewer rate
as recommended.
Council further requested a feasibility study on the proposal to
charge a minimum gallon water rate to residential customers for future
consideration of same.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-97
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING
RATES FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AND WATER SERVICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
A report on the status of alternative tree pruning permit procedure
was noted.
A report on reduced crime statistics was noted and further explained
by Police Chief Cowart and itemization of proposed Neighborhood Watch
Meeti ngs.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Gage
that the reading of Resolution No. 82-98 be waived and that it be adopted
approving the recommendation of water "shut-off" and meter testing fee
increases.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-98
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR TESTING WATER METERS AND FOR RECONNECTION OF WATER SERVICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and
GOODRI CH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Gage inquired of the Sister City plaque to be placed in
the Council Chambers. It was noted that for security purposes, same was
placed outside the Mayor's Office.
Councilman Valdez noted that the City/School Liaison Advisory Com-
mittee met on the needs for extra ballfields for softball and little leagues,
noting that an additional report would be presented to Council at their
next regular meeting with information from the Gavilan College representa-
tives.
Councilwoman Hughan inquired of a future dinner meeting with the
City of r10rgan Hill. I t was noted that it is diffi cult to schedul e same
during the summer months.
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Sister City
Res. #82-99
& 82-100 re:
Ind. Rev.
Bonds- Gil-
Venture In-
vestors(Nob
Hi 11 )
Res. #82-1
Res. #82-2
Councilwoman Hughan inquired of Council representation at the
Sister City Dinner Meeting at St. r1ary's Hall July 31, 1982. The
~1ayor noted that the City waul d pay the dinner ti ckets for Council
Members.
City Admi ni strator ~Jood presented resol utions regarding the
Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Gilroy Venture Investors application
(Nab Hill Distribution Warehouse System).
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Valdez
that the reading of Resolution No. 82-99 be waived and that it be
adopted accepting the application of Gilroy Venture Investors. ..,
RESOLUTION NO. 82-99
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A RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION OF GILROY VENTURE INVESTORS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCI L MEr~BERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LI NK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
and GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Val-
dez that the reading of Resolution No. 82-100 be waived and that it be
adopted for determination and of intention to undertake project for
Gilroy Venture Investors and to issue bonds therefor.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-100
A RESOLUTION OF DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION TO UNDERTAKE PROJECT FOR
GILROY VENTURE INVESTORS AND TO ISSUE BONDS THEREFOR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, G.AGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ
and GOODRI CH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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The Mayor recessed the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Chairman Goodrich called the Industrial Develop~ent Authority
Board to order at 9:15 p.m.
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Motion was made by Director Link seconded by Director Valdez
that the reading of Resolution No. 82-1 be waived and that it be
adopted accepting the application of Gilroy Venture Investors.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-1
A RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION OF GILROY VENTURE INVESTORS-
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOpr1ENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and
GOODRI CH
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Motion was made by Director Link seconded by Director Valdez
that the reading of Resolution No. 82-2 be waived and that it be
adopted of Determination and of Intention to undertake project for
Gilroy Venture Investors and to Issue Bonds therefor.
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RESOLUTION NO. 82-2
A RESOLUTION OF DETERrlINATION AND OF INTENTION TO UNDERTAKE PROJECT FOR
GILROY VENTURE INVESTORS AND TO ISSUE BONDS THEREFOR - INDUSTRIAL DEV -
ELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: DI RECTORS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and
GOODRICH
NOES: DI RECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
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At 9:17 p.m., the Chairman adjourned the meeting of the Industrial
Development Authority Board.
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: The Mayor ca.ll ed the Meeti ng. of the Gil roy City Counci 1 to order
at 9:17 p.m., and further adjourned said meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
;dH&~y 4?r~