Minutes 1962/08/20
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Gilroy, CalIfornIa
August 20, 1962
Tbis regularly monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Sig
Sanchez.
Present: George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan,
Kenneth L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartiroll, Everett C. Went~Qrth, and Sig
Sanchez.
The Mayor states that this Is the time and place for opening of bids
for reconstruction of Wren Avenue.
Director of Public Works Kludt opens the bids and they read as follows:
I. Granite Construction Company $16,646.27; 2. George C. Renz eonstruction
Company $13,382.35; J. Samuel R. Spencer $12,715.60. Discussion Is had on
the bids.
The Mayor instructs the City,Attorney to check the low bid of Samuel
R. Spencer.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. requests permission to leave this Council
Meeting. The Mayor excuses the City Engineer.
City Engln~er Hanna Jr. states that the blue prints for the Leavesley
Road Project are ready for the public hearing.
City Administrator Carr reports that a new date for the public hearing
on the General land Use Plan will have to be set because of a deficiency in the
public notice.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that the public hearing on the General Land Use Plan be continued to September
4, 1962 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The City Attorney reports that the bid for reconstruction of Wren Avenue
from Samuel R. Spencer is in order.
Motion by Counci Iman Duffin second by Counci Iman Wentworth and carried
that the bid of Samuel R. Spencer In the amount of $12,715.60 be awarded for
the,reconstruction of Wren Avenue.
, An application from Roland Cantando is read requesting permission to
operate a card room at 19 South Monterey Street, Gilroy. This application is
referred to the Police Department for investigation,
An application Is read from Donald L. Stone Organization to erect signs
advertising their subdivision, one sign to be located north of Welburn Avenue
on the Be Ge property, facing the south traffic on Monterey Street and one
sign at First Street on the San Martin Winery property. Mr. Scagliotti reports
that Mr. Filice has denied use of the San Martin property and the loeation of
said sign has been changed to property belonging to Paul Scheck which is not
in the City limits.
Director of Public Works K1.udt reports that the other property owner has
agreed to allow use of his property for the remaining sign.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Counci Iman Wentworth and carr.ied
that Donald L. Stone Organization be granted permlsston to erect a sign adver-
tising their subdivision at the location requested. :
City Administrator Carr reports that the Planning Commission had a
special meeting to discuss the request from Donald L. Stone Organization for
a use permit for structures displayXng the name of their subdivision.
He reads the report of the Planning Commission recommending that a
Use Permit be granted under certain conditions agreed upon.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that a Use Permit be granted to Donald L. Stone Organization for structures
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displaying the name of their subdivision subject to certain conditlons agreed upon
and as stated in the report of the Planning Commission.
City, Administrator Carr reports that each Council Member has received
a copy of the report from the State Department'of Public Health on the City of
Gilroy.s water system.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains recommendations made by the
State Department of Puplic Health.
Discussion is. had regarding covering the reservoir.
The Mayor instructs, Director of Publ ic Works Kludt to obtamn an estimate
of the cost of covering the reservoir.
The City Attorney presents a proposed ordinance pertaining to the in-
crease in taxi fares. The Mayor asks both taxi cab owners if they are in agreement
with the 50~ taxi fare increase. Both,taxi cab owners report that tbey agree to
the change.
The City Attorney reads the proposed ordinance. Motion by Councilman
Wentworth second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the ordinance amending
the code pertaining to taxi fares be introduced and published by title and sum~
mary.
The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance defining the
placement of garden refuse for systematic collection. .
Discussion is had.
The City Attorney is instructed to rewrite the ordinance for clarifica-
tion purposes.
A letter is read from the Southern Pacific Company giving a cost esti-
mate of $28,150.00 for the proposed Seventh Street Crossing.
Discussion is had regarding keeping the South Monterey Street property
originallypurchasedifor a crossing at this location for use as an off-street
parking lot.
The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to notify the Chamber of
Commerce that the City has an investment in the ,Off-Street Parking Program and
to determine when they will continue to work on this project.
The Mayor instructs Director of Public Works Kludt to conduct a cost
survey for the extension of Pacheco Pass to Seventh Street after the State require-
ments are received.
City Administrator Carr reports that Don Strahl, Chairman of the Perso~
nel Commission is !pr.esent to explain the Commission's _recommendation for an
interim revised medical plan for City employees~ Mr~'StrahL addresses the Coun-
cil and reads the report of the Personnel Commission recommending that the City
pay the costs for the employees and the employee pay".for,theirdependents begin-
ning October 1st and states that in the mean time the Personnel Commission will
conduct a $,urvey to attempt to develop a, ,better -medical p1:anfor the Ci ty employ-
ees.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Coundlman Goodrich ,and carded
that as of October I, 1962 the City of Gilroy will pay the employees cost on the
C.P.S.. medical plan and the.employees shall pay for their dependents~
Discussion is had.
The Mayor requests the Personnel Commission to have a new medical plan
for presentation to the Council at the earliest possible date.
Ai letter is read from'the Pacific Fire Rating Burea1u.,reporting that
discontinuance of the 8:00a.m. ~nd 5:00 p.m. blasts of the fire horn would have
no effect on the present protection.
Motion by Councl Iman Goodrich second by Counci Iman Quarti roll and car-
ried that the 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. blasts of the fire horn be discontr.nued.
Discussion is had regarding the possibility of resumLngthe chimes:a.t
the Old City Hall.
Coul'lci ImanGoodrich reports that 2 Hghts ,are out on the clock at the
Old City Ha II .
City ,Administrator Carr reports that the blasts of the fire horn at
8:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. will-be di:-scontinued,as ,soon as the representati,ve from
the Gamewell Company can change the mechanism.
Plans of' theproPQ,sedJusti ce ,Court are s,ubmi Hed by,Di rector of Pub I I c
Works Kludt. He states that the plans have been acceptedal1l'dhave been advertised
for bids.
Copies of the 1961-1962 and 1962-1963 assessed valuations are presented
by City,Admlnistrator Carr ,for,comparision. Discussion is had.
,The City A ttorney presents :and r:eads Ord inance .No. 682. Mot i on by Coun-
ci lman Gooclrich second by Counci Iman Jordan that',Ordinance No. 682 be adopted.,
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ORDINANCE NO. 682
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ,GILROY FIXING AMOUNT OF RE\f.ENUE RROM PROPERT't 'fAXES
NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AND TO . PAY" BONDED INDEBTEDNESS.
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PASSED AND, ADOPTED by the Counc il on thi s 20th day of Augus t, 1962, by the fo II ow-
i ng vote: ' . '
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: DufHn,Goodrlch:;Jordan,PetersBr'l, Q~artlroli, Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance Nol 683., Motion by Coun-
cilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen that Ordinance No; 683, ~e adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 683
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE TAX RATES FOR THE CURRENT F.ISCAl YEAR
1962-1963.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the.Council on the 20th day of August, 1962, by the follow-
i n9 vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:-Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartlroll,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NODe
ABSENT: COUNCil MEMBERS: None
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A memorandum from Purchasing Agent Reinsch is read requesting permission
to sell obsolete batteries at the Fire House for $75.00.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman'Jordan and carried
that Purchasing Agent Retnsch be authorized to sell the obsolete batteries at the
Fire House for $75.00. : I
Cop I es of the I nter- City Counc i I Comml ttees a re presented' to-:each Coun-
cil Member.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 700.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu-
tion No. 700 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 700
RESOLUTION 'OF THE CITY OF GILROY'DECLARING THAT PROJECT FOR THE PROCURING AND IN-
STALLATION OF TWELVE INCH WATER MAIN ON WREN AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE
ON THE LAS ANIMAS SCHOOL TO THE NORTH CITY LIMIT LINE CAN BE DONE MORE ECONOMICAllY
BY DAY lABORAN,D THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED AT A LOWER PRICE ON THE
OPEN MARKET THAN CAN BE OBTAINED BY SUBMITTING THE PROJECT ,TO BtDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 20th day of August, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrlch,Jordan,Petersen,Quartlrol i, Wentworth,'
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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A letter Is read from Senator John F. Thompson regarding proposed State,
Senate reapportionment, accompanied by a model resolut~o~~
Discussion is had.
The City Attorney reads Resolution No. 701.
Mott.on by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu-
tion No. 70l be adopted. * See page,2215:- out of ,order
The Mayor states that whenever our State representatives requests the
Council's opinion on a certain subject that a reply should be made.
A letter is read from the City of Holli,ster 'inviting.the Council to
attend the Hollister Air Fair.
Discussion is had.
City Administrator Carr requests Council Members to notify him if they
plan to attend this event.
Water samples taken by the Health Department are presented.
Copies of the annual report of the library are presented. :
Discussion is had regarding.the water level in the City.s wells.
Copies of the City Auditor's report of disbursements from July 10th to
Aygust 10, 1962 are submitted.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that prior to dedication of 5~
feet of property to the City from MaryGf~chino a six foot concrete block fence
was promised to give privacy in front of her house only. He states that this cost
to the City would be $310.00 and now Mrs. Glachlno wants a complete,fence in
front of the entire property and that the additional cost would be $333.00.
It is the Council's opinion that the original agreement fer the installa-
t i on of the fence shou I d be fo II owed. .
Discussion is had regarding the advertising signs In front of the Fruit
Stand on Seut~ Monterey Street. The Mayor states that all signs not ~n private
property have been removed.
City Administrator Carr is instructed to contact the Southern Pacific
Company to have the renters of their property clean up the property where the
fruit stand is located mn South Monterey Street.
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Councilman Petersen reports that the petition for annexation of property to
Luchessa Lane should be complete by the next Council meeting.
Discussion Is had regarding the proposed annexation at the North City
Umi ts.
Discussion Is had regarding licensing of telephone solicitors.
The City Attorney is instructed to Investigate the matter of licensing
telephone solicitation.
City Administrator Carr reports on a meeting recently held with a member
of the Civil Aeronautics,Board who explained the requirements for an air port.
Discussion is had.
City Administrator Carr reports that there is one applicant eligible for
the position of Building Inspector, that he expects to appoint for this posi-
tion. He states that the 6 month requirement for moving into the City limits
should be changed to I year from the date of hiring because an employee is on
6 months probation before hired on a full time basis.
City Administrator Carr reports that he believes louis Gagnebin will
move into the City Limits upon hiring him on a full time basis as building
inspector.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Quartlroli second by Councilman Petersen that the
Council are in agreement with hiring Louis Gagnebin for the position of Build-
ing Inspector and that the matter of living inside the City Limits be pursued:
after one year.
The City Attorney presents.and reads Resolution No. 702.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth that.Reso-
lutlon No. 702 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 702
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE FROM PETERS, LIMA, AND CALLAGHAN, ET ALS, TO
CITY OF GILROY OF CERTAIN PREMISES IN THE CITY OF GilROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffln,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCil MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: - COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
The Mayor states that the meeting with Mr. C. R. Acker regarding garbage
collection has been postponed until all Counci I Members are able to attend.
All Council Members agree to meet with Mr. Acker on August 27th, at 8;00 p.m.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that this meeting adjourn.
-;'c Out of Order (RESOLUTION NO. 701 - page 2214)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF .GILROY REGARDING PROPOSED STATE SENATE
REAPPORTIONMENT, GOING ON RECORD AS UNCONDITIONALLY OPPOSING SAID PROPOSITION
NO. 23, THE STATE SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
THAT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THIS STATE ON NOVEMBER 6, 1962.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 20th day of August, 1962 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrlch,Jordan,Petersen,Quarttroli, Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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