Minutes 1982/12/20
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Consent
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Salary
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Jasker Ind.
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Budgeted
Items
Budget
Amendment
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Pub. Hear. re:
J. Peterson
Appeal
Claim-C.
Ellevan
Budget
Amendment
Pub. Hear. re:
Cancellation
of Williamson
Act Contract
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December 20, 1982
Gilroy, California
The Re9ular Meetinq of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:02 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.
City Administrator Wood re~uested that Item C, re: partial accept-
ance of improvements at Las Animas Technology Park, be removed from the
Consent Calendar for further di SCIISS i on with the owner.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Gage that
the following items under the Consent Calendar be aprpoved by the follow-
ing Roll Cali Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Albert, Gage, Hughan, Link,
Taylor, Valdez and Goodrich:
A. Approved the Mi nutes of the Re9ul ar Council Meeti ng of
December 6, 1982.
B. Approved Salary Increment Increases for the following six (6)
City Employees, effective January 1, 1983: Al Morales, Police Officer,
Range SP32a from Step B, $2,088/mo. to Step C, $2,191/mo.; Frank Bozzo,
Police Officer, Range SP32.5 from Step C, $2,225/mo. to Step D, $2,336/mo.;
Elia Salinas, Police Cadet, Range NP21 from Step 0, $8.18/hr. to Step E,
$8.58/hr.; Phylis Reese, Clerk Typist I, Range 22.5 from Step C, $1,238/mo.
to Step 0, $1,295/mo.; Bill Lowery, Jr. Civil Engineer, Range 35.5a from
Step D, $2,465/mo. to Step E, $2,587/mo. and Ambrosio Rodriquez, W.W.T.P.
Operator I, Range 28 from Step A, $1,464/mo. to Step B, $1,537/mo.
D.
Accepted improvements of Tract No. 7308, Jasker Industrial Park.
E.
Approved budgeted items exceeding $1,500, per Council direction.
F. Approved a budget amendment in the amount of $4,000 to Account
No. 01-110-2013-212002 for replacement of a compressor for the air-
conditioning unit at the Police Department.
G. Set a Public Hearing date of January 3, 1983, on an appeal of
John E. Peterson re: the Planning Commission's denial of a variance request
to allow excess area for a motel sign at 360 Leavesley Road.
H. Denied an injury claim of Carrie Ellevan.
I. Approved a budget amendment in the amount of $1,100 to Account
No. 01-110-2013-212001 for emergency repair for City Hall emergency lights
and fire alarm system.
The Mayor stated it was the time and place for a Public Hearing
to consider cancellation of a Williamson Act contract, Gilroy Country Club
Estates and Ed Hoey, applicants, on 439.17 acres, more or less, of land
located north of Hecker Pass Highway, between Burchell Road and Morey Avenue.
Planning Director Dorn explained the Staff Report recommending that
Council make the following findings in cancelling this contract: 1) That
the cancellation will not result in discontiguous patterns of urban develop-
ment; and 2) That the alternative use is consistent with applicable provisions
of the City General Plan which was in effect on October 1, 1981, and sub-
sequent amendments.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter. There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor and
carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
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Res. #82-126
Arcadia Homes
re: Bldg.
Permits
Rancho 101 re:
Gen. Plan
Amendment
Motion was made by Councilman Link seconded by Councilman
Taylor that Resolution No. 82-126, ~ranting a Certificate of Can-
cellation of a Williamson Act contract on lands owned bv Gilrov
Country Club Estates and Ed Hoey, including Staff's recommendations,
be adopted and the reading waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY GRANTING A
CERTI FICATE OF CANCELLATION OF A WILLIA~1S0N ACT CONTRACT LOCATED
IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 1982, by the following
vote:
AYES:
J
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
GAGE, HUGHAN,
GOODRICH
ALBERT
NONE
LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and
t1r. Eli Reinhard, Arcadia Homes, addresserl the Council and noted
that they have 75 units left to build on their Thomas Road property,
and requested they be allowed to draw 20 to 30 permits before December
31, 1982, and apply for the balance in July 1983.
City Administrator Wood further explained the request noting the
City operates under two different documents re: building permits - the
Uniform Building Code and Resolution No. 80-90 which limits buildinq
permits to one (1) year, and recommended Council consider ~rantinq the
request of Arcadia Homes for an extension of their nermits.
Discussion was had re~ardinn pulling all 75 perMits before
December 31, 1982, and paying for a portion of them at that time and
arranging for a schedule to nay the remainder before July 1, 1983. It
was noted that an extension has already been qranted Arcadia for these
permits.
Director of Public Harks-City Engineer Hansen requested that
fees be paid at the rate currently in effect at the time payment is
made, if the request is ~ranted.
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Further discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion
was made by Councilman Taylor that Arcadia Homes pull all their permits
by December 31, 1982, and that a system of payment be worked out to
have them all paid for by July 1, 1983. Discussion was had on the
motion. Councilman Taylor withdrew his motion. r~otion was Made by
Councilman Gage seconded by Councilman Taylor and carried that all of
Arcadia's permits be taken out by Dece~ber 31, 1982, anrl that 50% of
them be paid for at that time at the current rate anrl the remaining 50%
be paid for on or before June 30, 1983, at the rate currently in effect
at the time payment is made. Councilwoman Hughan voted "no" on the
motion.
(At 8:40 p.m., Santa Claus entererl the Council Chambers and ore-
sented candy canes to Counci 1 and Staff and wi sheri everyone a ~1err'y
Chri stmas 1)
City Administrator Hood noterl a request from Edward L. r1artin
for an Emergency General Plan Amendment for development of the ~roposed
Rancho 101, 400-acre High Technolony Park to be located on North Mon-
terey Hi ~hway.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter. Motion was made J....
bv Councilman Link seconded by Councilman Taylor and carried that the . ..
request of Rancho 101 for an Emergency General Plan Amendment be re-
ferred to Staff for a General Plan Amendment by the Planning Commission
and be brought back to Council at a later date for anproval. Council-
woman Albert voted "no" on the motion.
Council noted a Resolution of the City of Banning urging State
Legislature to make local revenue deficiencies the hinhest oriority at
the next session and took no action on the matter.
Lib. & Cult. Com. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of
11/8/82 November 8, 1982, were noted.
Bloomfield
Fire Stn.
,~ Gavilan Water
; Dist. re: Perc
~' Pond @ So. Co.
Airport
4821
City Administrator Wood noted an offer from the County of Santa
Clara to sell the Bloomfield Fire Station on Church Street to the City
of Gilroy for $200,000 with a nrovision that the County lease the property
back for five (5) years at $500 per month. Motion was made by Councilman
Gage seconded by Councilwoman Albert and carried that a counter-offer be
made to purchase said property for $200,000 and lease it back to the County
at the rate of $1,000 per month for three (3) years, and that the rent
shall be net, net, net to the City and computed on the basis of 25~ per Sq.
ft.
City Administrator Wood noted a letter from the Gavilan Water Con-
servation District requesting a letter of supoort to the County of Santa
Clara to allow the district to construct a perc pond on the westerly edge
of the airport property south of San Martin Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Huqhan seconded by Councilman Link
and carried that a letter be sent to the County of Santa Clara supportinq
the request of the Gavilan Water Conservation District to construct a perc
pond on the westerly edqe of the South County Airport prooerty.
Storage Fees- City Administrator Wood noted a request of the Police Chief for a
Police Dept. resolution establishing a fee of $10 per month for storage of property
which is in the possession of the Police Department as lost, unclaimed
or stored property and, in addition, establish a fee of $2 to defray the
costs to the City for the required mailing of certified letters to the
owners of said property.
Res. #82-127 Motion was made by Councilman Gage seconded by Councilwoman Hughan
that Resolution No. 82-127 establishing a fee of $10 per month, starting
10 days after notification to the owners of said property, for storage
of lost and unclaimed property, be adopted and the reading waived. The
request to charge a $2 handling fee was denied by Council.
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Cl ean Water
Grant Appli-
cations
- Fundi ng re:
I USA Requests
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Storm Damage
to City Trees
RESOLUTION NO. 82-127
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A
STORAGE CHARGE FOR LOST AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of December, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ALBERT, GAGE, HUGHAN, LINK, TAYLOR, VALDEZ and
GOODRICH
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
City Administrator Wood explained the following two (2) applications
for Clean Water Study Grants that have been submitted by the City, noting
that the application due date (delivery at Sacramento) was Dece~ber 10, 1982:
1) Study method of re~oving iron oxides leaching into catch ditches
at the southerly portion of the percolation ponds. Estimated
study cost - $60,000.00.
2) Investigate alternative methods to protect the 0roundwater
basin. Estimated study cost - $295,000.00.
City Administrator Wood further noted that, in the event either of
these applications are accepted, Council will retain the right to accept
or reject these grants. No action was required by Council on the matter.
City Administrator Wood explained the report of the Planning Direc-
tor regarding funding for Gilroy's Urban Service Area request now before
LAFCO, noting that LAFCO will charge the City for all processing costs for
this request and is requiring the City pay for preparing an environmental
review on the USA project. Discussion was had by Council.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Gage
and carried to approve Recommendation #2 of the Staff report, which would
require a fee deposit of $25 per acre for each acre in the applicant's
request, to be paid to the Gilroy Planning Department by January 5, 1983.
A report by the Director of Parks and Recreation on tree damage
from the November 30, 1982 storm and a request for funds to replace said
trees and remove stumps was noted and discussed.
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Wastewater
Treat. Ord.
Commission
Appoi ntments
KFAT Radi 0
ICC Meetinfj
Adjournment
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~ Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilwoman
Albert that a budget amendment of $4,550 be approved to cover costs for
replacement and stump removal for half of the trees by a contractor.
Council r~embers Gage, Link, Taylor, Valdez and Goodrich voted "no" on
the motion. Said motion was defeated.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Gage and carried that a budget amendment in the amount of $2,720 for
stump removal and tree replacement be approved.
It was noted that the Wastewater Treatment Ordinance on the
Agenda was deleted at the request of the City Attorney.
The Mayor noted recommendations for appointments and reanpoint-
ments to the City.s Commissions. On motion of Councilman Link and
seconded by Councilwoman Huqhan, the following appointments and re-
apnointments were approved:
1. Library & Culture Commission: Reappointed James L. Merrill
and appointed Cindy Mayron to four year terms, expiring January 1, 1987.
2. Parks and Recreation Com~ission: Appointed Donna Archer and
Joseph Amelio to four year terms, expiring January 1, 1987, and Anita
Sciutto to fill the unexpired term of Sam Bozzo~ expiring January 1, 1985.
3. Planning Commission: Reappointed r1ark E. Kennedy, Jr. and
Daniel M. Mello to four year ter~s, expirinq January 1, 1987.
4. Personnel Commission: Reappointed Maryann Mattos and appointed
John C. Bellis to four year terms expiring January 1, 1987.
5. Architectural and Site Control Advisory Committee: The Mayor
reappointed Eugene Ward and Carol Cooper to one year terms, expiring
January 1, 1984.
Councilwoman Albert requested the Mayor issue a nroclamation in
support and recognition of Radio Station KFAT in Gilroy, requesting the
new owners maintain the station's nresent identity and format. Mayor
Goodrich stated he would issue said proclamation.
Councilman Valdez
and Murray intersection.
advised the City by phone
for the next fiscal year.
inquired about the accirlents at the Leavesley
City Ad~inistrator Wood noted the State has
that this signalization project is olanned
The Mayor reminded Council of the Inter-City Council Meeting of
January 13, 1983.
At 9:11 p.m., the rlayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year and adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deputy City Clerk