Minutes 1961/11/06
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Gilroy, California
November 6, 1961
This regular' monthly meeting of the City Council Is called to order by
His Honor Slg Sanchez.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford
E. Jordan, Kenneth L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartl roll, Everett C. Wentworth, and
Slg Sanchez.
The Mayor asks If all Councilmen have received copies of the regular
meetings of October 2nd and October 16, 1961. All Councilmen answer in the af-
firmative. The Mayor now asks If there are any errors or omissions in the minutes
as presented. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the
minutes of the regular meetings of October 2nd and October 16, 1961, approved.
The Mayor states that this is the time and place for opening of bids for
construction of the Nottheast Sanitary Outfall Sewer Line.
Director of Public Works Kludt opens the bids, a copy of which is on
record and placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk, 10 South Rosanna Street,
Gilroy, California.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. recommends that the bids of Bilardi Construction
and Granite Construction Company be held for Council decision on which alternate
they are going to select.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that the two lowest bids be held 'for official awarding at a Special Council
meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 1961 at 12:00 noon.
The Mayor thanks the bidders for participating In this project.
The Mayor states that this Is the time and place for opening of bids for
a salvage and rescue truck for the Fire Department.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that he has received only one bid for
this truck, from Bill "Boyle Ford Sales and Service. He opens the bid and it is
for $2,070.00. He states that $2,200.00 was budgeted for this vehicle.
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Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the bid from Bill Boyle Ford Sales and Service for a 3/4 ton vehicle be
awarded in the amount of $2,070.00 subject to approval of the City Attorney.
The Mayor instructs the City Attorney to checK the bid.
The Mayor states that this is the time and place for the public hearing
on the amendment to the circulation element of the General Plan to reroute an
86 foot street, from Tenth and Church Streets, diagonally to Monterey, and
thence easterly on Ninth Street to Pacheco Pass. The Mayor asks If anyone In
the audience wishes to speak for or against this proposal. There is no comment.
Discussion is had by the Council.
The Mayor intoduces and welcomes Mayor and Mrs. Christopher of San Fran-
cisco who have just entered this meeting. Mayor Christopher addresses the Coun- ~
cil and explains that he only intends to stay for a few minutes.
The discussion on the proposed amendment to the circulation element of ~
the General Plan continues.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 653. Motion by Coun-
cilman Duffin second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 653 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 653
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE CIR-
CULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN REROUTING A PORTION OF A 86 FOOT THOROUGH-
FARE RUNNING FROM THE MESA ROAD TO TENTH STREET AND DOWN TENTH STREET TO MONTEREY
STREET AND THENCE OVER A EASTERLY PROLONGATION OF TENTH STREET TO PACHECO PASS
ROAD, SO THAT SAID THOROUGHFARE FROM TENTH AND CHURCH STREETS WILL EXTEND DIA-
GONALLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF NINTH AND MONTEREY STREETS AND THENCE OVER NINTH
STREET IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION TO ITS INTERSECTION AT THE PACHECO PASS ROAD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 6th day of November, 196T, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: Duffin,Goodrlch,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Went-
worth, and Sanchez.
NOES: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: None
The Mayor states that this is the time and place for the hearing on the
proposed annexation of the "Second Southern Addition". He asks if anyone in
the audience wishes to speak for or against the proposal. No commemt is made.
The City Attorney presents and reads the title of Ordinance No. 665.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth that Ordinance
No. 665 be adopted and that the reading be waived.
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ORDINANCE NO. 665
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED
AS "SECOND SOUTHERN ADDITION - (9-61) _II TO THE CITY OF GILROY, AND FOR THE
INCORPORATION OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY IN AND AS A PART OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY
FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 6th day of November, 1961 by the following vote:
AYES: Counci I Members: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartl rol i ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The report of the Planning Commission is read recommending establish-
ment of liS" Zones and reporting on the request of August Piedmont to rezone
6 acres of property from "B" to "E'II District.
Discussion is had on "$" Zones.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that a publ ic hearing before the Counci I on establ ishment of "S" Zones be set
for November 20, 1961.
A letter from Nestor Barrett is read clarifying his services in the
preparation of a new Zoning Ordinance.
Discussion is had.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 654. Motion
by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 654
be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 654
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO PROVIDE PLANNING ASSISTANCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER
1641, STATUTES OF 1959, WITH SUCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY
THE URBAN RENEWAL ADMINISTRATION, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 701 OF THE HOUSING
ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED (PU~LIC LAWS 860, 83rd CONGRESS).
Passed by the City Council of the City of Gilroy this 6th day of November, 1961,
by the following vote:
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ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffln,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartlroll,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
AYES:
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City Administrator Carr reports that he has contacted Clark Boe and
Carl Pate about serving on the Hospital Liaison Committee. The Mayor states
that he has contacted Mrs. Virginia Steinmetz for the same committee.
Discussion is had. The Council request that the letter from the Hospital
Liaison Committee be read. City Administrator Carr leaves the Council room to
obtain the letter.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 655. Motion by
Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 655 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 655
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY URGING
FROM TAXATION.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th
AYES: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
EXEMPTIONS OF FALLOUT SHELTERS
NOES:
ABSENT:
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
day of November, 1961, by the following vote:
Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartlroll,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
None
None
City Administrator Carr reads the letter from the Hospital Liaison Com-
mittee authorizing appointment of persons the Council wishes to represent them on
this Committee.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that Clark Boe, Carl Pate and Mrs. Virginia Steinmetz be appointed to serve on
the Hospital Liaison Committee.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 656. Motion by
Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Goodrich that Resolution No. 656 be
adopted.
, RESOLUTION NO. 656
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY AND, SOUTHERN PACJFIC
RAI LROAD COMPANY GRANTI NG SA I D CITY OF GILROY THE RIGHT TO LAY AND MAl NTA IN A
SANITARY SEWER PIPE LINE UNDER THE RAILROAD TRACtS AT LOCATION ES 43 + 44.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November ,1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich.,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: C.OUNt It MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
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A letter is read from Director of Public Works Kludt recommending that
Improvements in Sherwood Park, Units 3 and 4 be accepted, and that the improve-
ment bond be reduced to $5,000.00.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution Nos. 657 and 658. Mo-
tion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen that Resolutions No. ~
657 and 658 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 657
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY THE DEVELOPERS OF SHERWOOD PARK, UNIT
NO. FOUR, SUBDIVISION.
Passed and Adopted this 6th day of November, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Peter.sen,Quartlroll,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: None
RESOLUTION NO. 658
RESOLUTI ON ACCEPTI NG I MPROVEMENTS MADE BY THE DEVELOPERS OF SHERWOOD PARK, UN IT
NO. THREE, SUBDIVISrON.
Passed and adopted th I s 6th day of November, 1961, by the foIl owi rig vote:
AYES: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroll,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: None
A letter Is read frOm Director of Public Works Kludt recommending that
Improvements in Castlewood Park, Unit No.4 be accepted and that the that the
Improvement bond be reduced to $5,000.00.
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The City Attorney presents and reads"Resolutlon No. 659. Motion by
Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth that. Resolution No. 659 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 659
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY THE DEVELOPERS OF CASTLEWOOD PARK,
UNIT NO. FOUR, SUBDIVISION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: Duffln,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Went-
worth, and Sanchez. ' . . ,.
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: None
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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The City Administrator Carr states that he has made a salary survey
for the position of Building Inspector and submits copies of the report to each
Counci I member, and explains his report.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroii and carried
that Personnel Director Reinsch be authorized to extend the examination date for
Building Inspector, readvertise for applications, and change the salary range
from 21 to 24.
City Administrator Carr explains the changes made by the County in the
agreement for joint City-County parking facilities for the Justice Court. The
Council has no objections to these changes.
The City Attorney presents a proposed ordinance repealing and amend-
ing certain sections of the Gilroy City Code pertaining to state administered
local sales and use tax, which are required because of changes made by the 1961
State legislature.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the proposed ordinance be intorduced, published by title and summary, and
the reading, waived.. Copies of the proposed ordinance are given to each Counci 1
member. '
A memorandum is read from Director of Public Works Kludt recommending
that "U" turns on Monterey Street be. banned from North to South City I imi ts.
The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance banning IIU"
turns on Monterey ~treet.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman P~~ersen ~nd carried
that the proposed ordinance banning "U" turns on Monterey Street be introduced
and publ ished by title and summary.
A letter from Floyd Emerson is read resigning from the Parks & Recrea-
tion Commission.
The Mayor instructs Personnel Director Reinsch to prepare a certificate
of service for Commissioner Emerson.
Discussion is had.
. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that Cpmmlssioner Emerson's resignation be accepted with regret and that a letter
be sen~ to him concerning this matter.
A report is read from Chief of Police Laizure regarding the status of
alley parking.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and carried
that Cn.lef of Police Laizure be Instructed to follow the ordinance on alley
parking by Issuing traffic citations on any vehicle parked In the alleys after
two weeks of warning notice through the newspapers or any other means of notifi-
cation that he sees fit.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department are pr~
sented and read. All samples are satisfactory.
Reports of the Building Inspe~tor, Poundmaster, and Police Department
are submitted to each Council Member.
Reports of receipts of City Officers are presented and read.
Reports of receipts and disbursements for July 1st to October 31, 1961
and the financial reports for Octob~r are submitted to each Council Member.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that reports as submitted and read be accepted.
Discussion is had concerning the Princevalle Storm Drain.
Councilman Wentworth asks if Howson Street is going to be accepted as
is with seal coat. Director of Public Works states t~at the street is completed
and will have to be accepted the way it is because Qur present standards were not
in effect at the time the agreement was entered into for its Improvement.
Councilman Jordan asks if First Street paving is completed. Director
of Public Works states that the low bidder for this project from Sergeant to
Carmel Streets was Renz Construction Company but permission from the State is
necessary to do additional paving on this project from Carmel Street to Wayland
Lane. He states that the job should begin within the week.
Discussion is had on the bids for the Northeast Outfall Sanitary Sewer
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Motion by Councilman Goodrich second
that this Council meeting adjourn.
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by Councilman Wentworth and carried
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