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Minutes 1961/11/20 21GB Gilroy, California November 20, 1961 r This regular monthly meet,ing of the City Council Is called to order by his Honor Sig Sanchez. Present Councllmembers: George T. Duffin, Norm~n B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Kenneth L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartlroli, Everet~ C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez. The Mayor welcomes the Boy Scouts and others. In the audience. He thanks them for their attendance and introduces the City officials. The Mayor states that this is the time and p~ace for the public h~aring on establishing of IISIl Zones in IIBIl, IlC", IlC-lll, and IIDII Districts and asks if anyone in the audience wishes to speak for or against the proposal. There is no response from the audience. The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance establishing "S" Zones in "B", "CII, IIC-l", and "DII Districts. . City Administrator Carr reports that there is some question whether or not the proper notice of hearing was puplished ten days prior to this public hearing. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that a new public hearing date for the establishment of "S" Zones in certain districts be set f?r December 4, 1961 at 8:00 P.M. s4bject to determining whether the,public notice for this hearing tonlght,was.properly published. A letter is read from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce requesting closing of Martin Street from Railroad to Monterey Streets from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on December 9th and for possible use of Wheeler Auditorium for the annual , Santa Claus event. . Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the request from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce be granted. A letter is read from the Gilroy Union,High School District requesting parking limitations on I.O.O.F. Avenue and. Murray Avenue. City Administrator Carr states that a section of the City Code must be amended if this request Is granted. Discussion Is had on the matter.. City Administrator Carr states that Chief Laizure is in agreement; with th Is reques t. Director of Public Works Kludt explains the area in question. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Counci I man Petersen and carried 'that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance that will amend 9164 the proper section of the Code, allowing the Gilroy Union High School District's request for parking limitations on I .O.O.F. Avenue and Murray Avenue. The report from the Planning Commission Is read recommending the Council to authorize the City Administrator to conduct an economic feasibility study on the alternate routings of Old Gilroy extension to Eigleberry Street and Seventh Street and recommending that the request from August Piedmont for a Use Permit be denied for rezoning of 6 acres of land on Lewis Street because of non- conformity with Section 4.3 of the City Code. The City Attorney explains the legal aspects of the request to rezone the property on Lewis Street. Director of Public Works Kludt explains the two routes for the exten- s ion of 01 d G i I roy Street. ., Motion by Counci lman Goodrich second by Councilman Quarti rol i and I carried that the City Administrator be authorized to conduct a feasibility study ... for the two proposed routes for the extenticn'of Old Gilroy Street. The Mayor calls for a reces~ SO ,that Chief of Police Lalzure can show sl ides portraying the many activities of the Gilroy Police Department. After a twenty-five minute recess the Mayor asks the Boy Scouts if they have anyt~ing to discuss before this Council Meeting. Discussion js had. " The Mayor thanks the Boy Scouts for attending and calls on the Leader Mr. Chapman J who addresses the Counc II . The City Attorney presents Ordinance No: 666. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by CouncLlman Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance No. 666 be waived and that it be adopted., . ORDINANCE NO. 666 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SEC. 22.6, 22.8 and 22.9 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX. ..' PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th day of November 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None -- The City Attorney presents Ordinance No. 667. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that the reading of Ordinance No. 667 be waived and that it be adopted. ...., ORDINANCE NO. 667 >< ORDINANCE AMENDING. SEC. 15.10 OF THE. GILROY CITY CODE PROHIBITING "U" TURNS ON MONTEREY STREET. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th day of November, 1961, by the fo'llowing vote: AYES: ,COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Sanchez. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None . . City Administrator Carr recommends that the City Engineer be instru- cted to set precise plan lines for an 86 foot s~reetJ from Tenth and Church Streets, diagonally to Monterey Street, and thence easterly on Ninth to Pacheco Pass. The City Attorney states that this matter will have to come before the Planning Commission for a hearing. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Counci Iman Goodrich and carried that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary plans for setting of plan lines on the 86 foot street as recommended by the City Administrator to be presented to the Plannin'g Commission for public hearing. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 660. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 660 be adopted. NOES: ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO. 660 ] RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM GILROY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF CERTAIN TERRITORY HERETOFORE THEREIN ~ICH HAS BEEN ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY. (Second Southern Addition) PASSED AND ADOPTED the 20th day of November, 1961 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich.,Jordan,Petersen,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and Sanchez'. COUNCIL MEMBERS; None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: City Administrator Carr recommends that a portion of the money bud- geted for the purchase of a reservoir site be used for a survey of the City's r-~ - , i .". F~ ~, L,j 2165 N water system. He asks the Counci I if they wish to conduct this prpposed water study. Discussion is had. City Administrator Carr states that he is not prepared at this time to state whether he will use the City Engineer's services or if he will hire a con~ultant for this proposed survey. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to conduct a survey of the City1s water system. City Administrator Carr recommends that Assistant City Administrator Cecil Reinsch be advanced to the next step in his salary range from $505.00 to $530.00 to become effective December I, 1961. Motion by Counci Iman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and carried that Cecil Reinsch be advanced to the next step in salary range 23 from $505.00 to $530.00, effect i ve December 1, 1961. City Administrator Carr reports that Traffic Ways Representative Kludt has brought to his attention the matter of financing landscaping costs on streets qualifying under the County Bond Program and requests Council opinion on th is subj ect. Discussion is had. Motion by Counci lman Quarti rol i seCDnd by Counti lman Duffin and carried that the City Council go on record that they are against financing landscaping costs from bond money on streets qualifying under the County Bond Program. A letter is read from Director of Public Works Kludt recommending that Ted Carpenetti be advanced to the next step in his salary range $358.00 to $376.00 to become effective December I, 1961. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartir~li, and carried that Ted Carpenetti be advanced to the next step in salary range 16 from $358.00 to $376.00, effective December I, 1961. A letter is read from Chief of Police Laizure ~ecommending that Raymond Fortado be advanced to the next step in his salary range from $415.00 to $436.00 to become effective December I, 1961. Motion by Counci Iman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroli and carried that Raymond Fortado be advanced to the next step in salary range 19 from $415. to $436.00, effective December I, 1961. City Administrator Carr requests a general discussion be had on planning for future width of First Street. Director of Public Works Kludt explains the proposed plan for future widening of First Street. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman,Jordan and carried that the City maintain a 61 foot width street at First Street.. A letter is read from the Gilroy Gliders thanking the Council for use of Wheeler Auditorium. City Administrator Carr informs the Council that the cost to maintain the auditorium floor for this event was approximately $30.00 because they required a special non-slippery floor for their folk dancing event. All Council Members agre~ that organizations in the future requiring special processing of the auditori um floor should be required to pay for the additional expense. Letters from the State Board of Equalization, Senator Thompson, and Assemblyman Allen acknowledging receipt of the City.s resolution requesting tax benefits for fall-out shelters are read. Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County He~lth Department are presented and are satisfactory. Councilman Wentworth requests permission to leave this Council meeting. The Mayor excuses: Counci Iman 'Wentworth. Councilman Duffin recommends that City Administrator Carr develop a plan on how to replenish City funds to finance future growth of the City. City Administrator Carr states that he is in the process of developing the new proposed Five Year Capital Outlay Program that will answer Councilman Duffln1s recommendation. Discussion is had on the availibility of City funds and on a proposed sewer and garbage charge to every user. It is suggested that the City Admin- ,tstrator conduct a survey in the surrounding cities to determine their sewer charges, if any. The Mayor calls on Dennis De Bell and asks him if he has anything to be discussed 6efore the Council. Mr. Dennis De Bell addresses the Council requesting use of City water on property adjoining the golf course recently purchased from Gladys Milne. He states that he purphased this property with life tenancy rights to the former owners and the two widows living on the property do not have any water, since the ~ell is dry. He requests that he be allowed to install at his own expens~ a one inch line from the Sixth Tee at the Golf Course to the Milne house. 1216b The City Attorney reports that when the Milne property owners gave the City the right-of-way for the City's pipe line from the dam to the reservoir, which has since been abandoned by the City, that they had the right to use the water from this pipe line, but that they never used the water at that time because water was obtained from a well. He states that he does not believe that the City has a legal obligation to furnish these property owners water. He states that this matter is strictly a moral obligation and under the circum- stances the Council might permit temporary use of City water for emergency purposes. Discussion is had. The Mayor states that it has been a Council policy not to furnish water to anyone outside of the City limits. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroli and carried that on the basis of a moral obligation the City offer the tenants living on the Milne property, use of water from the City's line at metered rates with a sixty day 1 imitation, not subject to an extensi~n after the sixty-day period. Councilman Jordan asks what progress has been done on purchasing Chris- tma s H ill . City Administrator Carr states that 1/5 of the property has been pur- chased and that an additional 1/5 will be purchased after January I, 1962, and at that time the City can begin developing the proposed recreation park. He states that the Parks and Recreation Commission will meet tomorrow night to dis- cuss tentative ideas on development of the park. The Mayor compliments Chief of Police Laizure on the slides shown of the Gilroy Police Department's activities and states that this is a good public relations project. Chief of Police Laizure reports that he intends to expand this program In the future. Chief Laizure also reports that he met with the law enforcement officials and laboratory technicians attempting to ~btain better copperatlon from the tech- nicians in sobriety tests. Mot i on by Counc i 1 man Good ri ch that this Council meeting adjourn. second by Councilman Duffin and carried ~U~~, rb'71 , -! / City Clerk . .