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Minutes 1962/08/06 2210 Gilroy, California August 6, 1962 This regular meeting is called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich, Kenneth L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C, Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez. Absent: Counc~l Members; George T. Duffin, and Wilford E. Jordan. The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the regular meeting of July 16, 1962. All Councilmen present answer in the affirmative. 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 meeting of July l6th approved. A letter is read from Horace Willard requesting purchase of a por- tion of the Gymkhana Grounds. Discussion ~s had. It is the feeling of the Council that the land should be used for an Industry. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and car.ried that Mr. Willard be informed the property Is not for sale for his in- tended purpose. The Mayor Introduces the newly appOinted Gilroy Police Patrolman Jon Duke to the Council. The Mayor asks Mr. Duke if he wishes to address the Council. Mr. Duke states not at this time. City Administrator informs the Council that the application for card room license at 19 South Monterey,Street, from Dominic Cllrca, San Jose, Cal if- ornia has been with drawn because he was seriously injured in an auto accident. A let~er is read from Joe Ruiz requesting a card room license at the El Torero Club, 149 South Monterey Street. The City Administrator reads a letter from Chief Laizure stating the Police Department has no objections to the issuance of the license with certain attached provisions. (I) If the dog in the back yard becomes a detriment to proper policing of the premises, it shall be tied up or removed. (2) If, at any time, it i~ found that a signal device is attached to the gate the license shall be revoked. (3) If it is found t~at this arrangement is not satisfactory, the licensee shall be notified that card room operations be suspended until proper changes are made. The Mayor asks Mr. Ruiz if it is necessary that ,the dog be kept in the back yard. Mr. Kunimura addresses the Council and states that he is owner of the dog. He further states that he told Chief Laizure that he would remove the dog if it becomes necessary~ Discussion is had. Mqtion by Councilman Quartlroli second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the card room license be issued with the attached provisions. A letter is read from the Gilroy C. S. O. Service Organization re- questing free use of the Wheeler Auditorium with the exception of Janitorial Services on August 26th for a Spanish Festival Dance, to raise funds to pay the remainder of their pledge to the New Wheeler Hospital. Discussion is had. On Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Quartirol i and carried the request for free use of Wheeler Auditori~m on August 26th with the exception:.of Janitorial Services and proper police protection be allowed. An application from Ronald J. Gurries at 40 Old Gilroy Street is read for transfer of off-sale liquor license. The City Administrator states Chief Lalzure has no objections. City Administrator C~rr reads the report of the Planning Commission notifying the Council of the results of the public hearing on the General Land Use Plan and recommending adoption of the General Land Use Plan. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 698. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 698 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 698 RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING REPORT OF PLANIING COMMISSION REC- OMMENDING AFTER HEARINGS THE ADOPTION OF ITS PROPOSED GENERAL LAND USE PLAN OR MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF GILROY, DATED JUNE 1962. PASSED AND ADOPTeD THIS 6th day of August, 1962, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Petersen,Quartiroli, Wentworth, and .Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Jordan. 2211 -.....J :A letter. is read from League of California Cities requesting endorse- ment of a proposed Ie gas tax increase for street and road purposes. Discus- sion is had. Motion by Counci Iman Quartiroli second by Councilman Wentworth and carried, that the Council endorse the proposed Ie gas tax increase. A. letter is read from the Division of Highways regarding tbe Leaves- ley Road Project. City Administrator Carr states two publications and a hear- ing is required. Motion by Councilman Wentworth ,second by Councilman Petersen and car- ried the Public Hearing be set for September 4th. A letter is,read from Taxi Cab owners recommending an increase in taxi rates. Councilman Quartlroli reports that Mr. Martin is against the increase from 30e to 50c. Councilman Quartiroli would like to see this matter continued to the next meeting of the Council and have both Taxi owners in attendance. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Quartiroli and car- ried that no action be taken until the next Council meeting and have both Taxi Owners in attendance. Copies of the 1962-1963 final budget are distributed. City Administra- tor Carr points out a Typographical error. It is incorrectly stated new bridge for the Sewer Farm is planned in the 1962-63 budget. Director of Public Works Max Kludt explains his report on cost compari- son of garden refuse pick-up by truck~and sweeper. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Petersen, and carried to amend the ordinance to include that lawn trimmings be put in containers instead of being placed on the street. City Engineer Walter J. Hanna Jr. requests authorization to advertise for bids for reconstruction of Wren Avenue. Discussion is had. Counci Iman Wentworth is excused and. leaves the Counci I Chambers at 10:00 p.m. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that bids be advettised for reconstruction of , Wren Avenue. Councilman Quartiroll asks Director of Public Works to check.the short storm drain on the Church Street Extension. The Mayor states that all Councilmen have received copies of progress reports of City Officers; reports of the Police Depar:tment"Poundmaster, and Building Inspector; the financial report for July 1962; Audltor1s report for year ending June 30,1962; City Auditor's report.fromJ,uly 1,1962 to July 31, 1962. Report of water samples taken by the County Health Department. Four sam- ples were taken and all were satisfactory~ Max Kludt, Direotor of Public Works reports that Mrs. Giachino signed the deed for the right of way in front of the Hecker Pass Inn, but wants 45 ft. of 6' block fence to be paid by the. City. Max states that Mike Martin will con- struct the fence. Discussion is had. Counci Iman Quarti rol i moves second by Counci {man Goodrich and carried that the cond it ions be comp 1 i ed with as per .,theverba I agreement. The Mayor compliments Shell Oil Company on their type of construction, at their First and Hanna Streets Station. The City Administrator is dtrected to write a letter complimenting them on its appearance. Discussion is had on the proposed Ninth or Tenth Street extension. Mayor Sanchez states he discussed this project with Mr. Lathrop, The $28,150.00 quoted for the proposed Seventh Street Crossing is to be verified by mail. The City Administrator is instructed to call Mr. Lathrop if the verifica- tion is not received in a few days. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 699. Motion by CouncilmanrGoodrich, sec0nd by Counci Iman Petersen and carried that Resolution No. 699 be adopted. ~ ""...., i ' ~ "j RESOLUTION NO. 699 ,...., I ~ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED FROM MARY GIACHINO. " PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1962, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrlch,Petersen,Quartiroli ,and Sanchez. N6ES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Jordan, and WentwGrth. The City Engineer states that the application for water rights on the Little Arthur is completed and s.ent in and a decision should ,be made 'soon by the Board. r - 'ie I. City Admini.strator Graydon Carr notes that ,in the financial statement the Auditor's have not been capitalizing all that should be. He'states a physical inventory wi 11 be taken d~rlng the year.' r: 2212 Mayor Sanchez reports that he has had many complaints about the Fire Horn. He raised the possibility of discontinuing the 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. blast and just sound the blast at noon. Discussion is had. The City Administrator is instructed to check with the Underwriters as to the legality of the proposed project. There Is a discussion on the possibility of reactivating the Old City Hall Clock. It is suggested to operate It from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Max Kludt states the cost would be $50.00 to reactivate the bells. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli and car- ried that the Fire Horn be blown once at noon subject to a favorable reply from the Board of Fire Underwriters. The subject of the Old City Hall Clock is deferred. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen the meet.. ing adjourn.