Minutes 1962/06/04
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Gilroy, California
June 4, 1962
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This regular monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Sig
Sanchez.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Wil-
ford E. Jordan, Kenneth l. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez.
Absent: Council member: Charles F. Quartiroli.
The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the regular
meetings of May 7th and 21, 1962. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative.
The Mayor now asks If there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as pre-
sented. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes
of the regular meetings of May 7th and 21, 1962 approved.
The Mayor states that this is the time and place for the continued
public hearing on setting of official plan lines on Ninth Street, however to
date no estimate has been received from Southern Pacific for cost of a new
railread crossing.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that he has been in constant
contact with Southern Pacific however they have not cooperated. City Adminis-
trator Carr states that the City will try another Southern Pacific office.
Discussion is had.
Councilman Quartiroli enters,and takes his seat at the Council table.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that this public hearing be continued to July 16, 1962, and that the City
exercise every effort to obtain an estimate from Southern Pacific before,the
next public hearing.
The Mayor asks if anyone in the audience wishes to speak on the pro-
posal. No one is present In the audience to speak for or against the proposal.
A letter is read from a Committee of Senior Class parents requesting
use of Wheeler Auditorium for an after-graduation dance from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00
a.m.
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City Administrator Carr reports t hat they have been asked to contact
the Police Department to arrange for one police officer for this affair if
the request is granted.
He also states that they are going to serve food.
Discussion is had. It is suggested that the food be,served In the
Council Chambers.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen and car-
ried that the request to use Wheeler Auditorium for an after-graduation dance
from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. be granted and that the details be worked out with
the City Administrator.
City Administrator Carr reports on a meeting with officials of the
County Department of Publ ic Works <regarding appl ication for Urban Extension
Funds for widening of leaves ley Road from Monterey Street to interchange with
the proposed freeway. He states that the procedure necessary isas follows:
the City makes applioation for the funds and if granted the City would turn
the road over to the County for construction and they would select an engineer,
usually an engineer agreed upon by the City. The total engineering costs are
paid by the County Bond funds and Urban Extension Funds.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that the actual construction
could begin In the spring of 1963; and that It was originally scheduled for
the 1964-65 fiscal year. He states that a June 15th on-site meeting has been
arranged to determine exactly what the project entails.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains that the County is of the op-
inion that improvement of the Leavesley Road~Monterey Street intersection
should not be pursued at this time. He states there is no necessity of set-
ting plan lines at this time, however right-of-ways wi:ll :bave to be acquired
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in order for this road to qualify for urban extension funds. All other costs
will be paid from the Urban Extension Funtls, 50% contributed by'the State and
50% by the Bond program.
Director of Public Works Kludt recommends that the right-of-way at
the Leavesley Road-Monterey Street Intersection with the- Southern Pacific be
held in obeyance until the entire project can be initiated at one time.
He also states that the paper work must. be completed by June 29th
or this project wi 11 be postponed to ,the spring of 1964. tie stc:tt'es that the
Highway Commission will authorize the prcbJect"'in Octob'er,r' iewill be ready for
budget January I, 196"3 and advert i si rrg of bi-ds in Apr I I of 1963.
Discussion Is had.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the proposal for widening
of Leavesley Road includes crossing gates and complete signalization of the
intersection.
City Administrator Carr asks if the Council wish to discontinue the
Leavesley Road - Monterey Street intersection proposal if the entire project
can be initiated at one time. All Council Members agree that this project
should be done at one time.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains that the on-site meeting of
June 15th will Include representatives from the State, County, Southern Paci-
fic and City. He states that after authorization the City signs a relinquish-
ing agreement giving the road to the County who will acquire right-of way and
will maintain the road after construction, and the City maintains police
powers only. He states that the County would appreciate the City's assistance
in,negotiating right-of-ways.
Discussion is had regarding project approval beyond the City limits
depending on the location of the freeway which would require spending a por-
tion of the City.s bond funds on work beyond, the City limits.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and ear-
ried that the City's staff continue to work on this project with the State
and County for widening of Leavesley Road from Monterey Street to interchange
with the proposed freeway.
Ordinance No. 680 amending the City Code pertaining to licensing of
dogs is presented.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councl lman ,Petersen that the
reading of Ordinance No. 680 be waived and that it be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 680
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.7 AND 4.19 OF ARTICLE 2 CHAPTER 4 OF THE
GILROY CITY CODE.
Passed and adopted this 4th day of June, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Goodrlch,Jordan,Petersen,Quartlroli ,Went-
worth, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor states that all Council members have received a copy of a
cost analysis for repair of Swanston lane from Leavesley Road to the high,
school.
City Administrator Carr reads the cost analysis.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and car-
ried that $3,173.00 be allowed in the It62-63 b~dget for reconstruction of
Swanston Lane for two traffic lanes only.
A letter is read from the Division of Highways regarding installa-
tion of traffic signals at Third and Monterey Streets. City Administrator'
Carr presents and reads an agreement authorizing this installation, and ex-
plains that the City.s cost for this project is 1/3 of the total cost plus
1/3 of any future maintenance. He states that the total construction cost
to the City will be approximately $5,000.00.
City Administrator Carr pr~sents and reads Resolution No. 687. Mo-
tion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin ,that Resolution No.
687 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 687
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF THIRD STREET
WITH MONTEREY STREET AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1962 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCil MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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City Administrator Carr ref:luests a Council work- meeting to cont:inue
discussion of the 1962-63 preliminary budget for June 11th. All Council Members
agree to this meeting.
A letter is presented from Susan Mayer, Account Clerk, requesting
authority to write-off uncol.lectable water, accounts in the amount of $306.30 with
$130.00 covered by deposl ts. All Counc i I Members have received a copy of th is
report. Motion by Counci Iman Jordan second by Counci Iman Quartl rol I and carried
that permission be granted to write-off uncollectable water accounts in the amount
of $306.30.
A letter is read from the Chairman of the United Nations Festival r~
questing City1s participation in the United Nation's Festival.
Discussion is had.
The May6r suggests that this request be tabled until further, informa-
tion is obtained regarding this matter.
City Administrator Carr presents and explains a proposed budget for
expenditures of Gas Tax Funds.
Discussion is had. regarding improvement of Wren Avenue.
Discussion is had regarding the school IS participation for improve-
ment of Wren Avenue.
The City Engineer reports that to improve Wren Avenue properly,seal coat
should be applied first and then: plant mix on top. He states that if the seal coat
was not applied the street would definitely break. down.
City,Adminlstrator Carr states that he beJieves the school will proba-
bly contribute to their share of the improvement of Wren Avenue for what ever type
of construction Is required by the City.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 688.
Discussion is had on the Statels interpretation of their terminology
of a major street.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Resolu-
tion No. 688 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 688
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GilROY SELECTING WREN AVENUE AS A MAJOR CITY STREET IN
THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 4th day of June, 1962 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli,Wentworth~and
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Sanchez.
ABSENT: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 689.
Councilman Wentworth leaves this Council Meeting.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli that
Resolution No. 689 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 689
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF GilROY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A
BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES.
APPROVED AND SUBMITTED this 4th day of June, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffln,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wentworth
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 690.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Duffin that Reso-
lution No. 690 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 690
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A
BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS.
A~PROVED AND SUBMITTED this 4th day of June, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wentworth
The Mayor states that all Council Members have received copies of
progress reports of City Officers; the reports of the Police Department, Pound~
master, and Building Inspector; financial report fer May 1962; reports of rec:::elpts
of City Officers, and the City Aud"itor1s report from July I, 1961 to May 31, 1962.
Discussion is had regarding the installation of meters on City pumps
and the water level of the City1s wells.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the Highway Commission
has authorized funds for Improvement of First Street and that a map has been given
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to the property owners of the Hecker Pass Inn for their decision as to whether
or not they will give, the necessary right-of-way for this project.
Olscussion is had.
The Mayor instructs Director- of Publ ic Works. Kludt to continue working
on negotiations with the Hecker Pass Inn property owners.
The Mayor asks Planning Commissioner Martin Jf:he has anything to dJs-
cuss before this Council, Meeting. Mr. Martin does not have anything to discuss.
Chief.of Police Laizure reports that It will be' Impossible to, have a
vehicle safety check this Hsc,al year becaase everything must be completed by
June 30th. The Mayor suggests that this program be considered for next year.
The City Attorney reports on the t,rlal for condemnation of p,roperty
belonging to Angelina Filice. He states that the, Judge awarded Angelina Filice
$1,155.00 and that the City lost the case.
Discussion is had.
The City Attorney states that the City will appeal the decision.
City Administrator Carr reports that he sent copies of information from
the League of California Cities on Proposition No.4 and No.5 to be voted on
at the June 5th Primary Election.
The Mayor states that there will be an Inter-City Council Meeting on
June 7, 1962 in Los Gatos and that the program wi II be on "County Wel fare" and
suggests that G I I roy be represented I f any Counc i I Members,' can attend.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that the application for obtaining
water rights on the Little Arthur Creek Is ready to be sent In.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Duffin and carried
that this Council meeting adjourn.
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