Minutes 1962/11/05
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Gilroy, California
November 5, 1962
Sig Sanchez
This regular monthly meeting is called
at 8:05 p.m.
Present: Council Members; George
Jordan, Charles F. Quartiroli, and
Abs~nt: Council Members; Kenneth
to order by His Honor
Wentworth.
T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich,
Sig Sanchez.
L. Petersen and Everett C.
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Wilford E.
The Mayor asks if all Council Members
the regular meetings of October 1st and 15, 1962.
answer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if
omissions in the minutes as presented. No errors
The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular
and 15, 1962 approve~.' ,
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The Mayor states that this is the time and place scheduled for
the public bearing on the adoption of official plan lines for the northerly
extension of Church Street from Welburn to Liman Avenue.
Discussion is had.
, The, Mayor asks if anyone in the audience wishes to speak for or
against the proposal.
There is no comment from the audience.
The City Attorney presents Resolution No. 709.
Discussion is had r~garding whether a resolution or an ordinance
is in order for adoption of the plan lines.
The City Attorney reads Resolution No. 709.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that
have received copies of
All Councilmen present
there are any errors or
or omissions are noted.
meetin9s ,of ~ctober 1st
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Resolution No. 709 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 709
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCil OF THE CITY OF GilROY APPROVING AND ADOPTING OFFI-
, CIAl PLAN LINES FOR THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF CHURCH STREET FROM WElBURN
AVENUE TO A POINT 160.58 FEET NORTH OF llMAN AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCil MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli, and Sanchez.
HOES: COUNCil MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCil MEMBERS: Petersen and Wentworth.
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,~pj:>lIdfti6ns, for alcohol ic beverage I icenses are presented from
Guillermo Gonzalez at Arnold's Place, 309 South Monterey Street for transfer
of on-sale beer; from Ronald J. Gurries at 40 Old Gilroy Street for off-sale
beer and wine; from Tony M. and Jimmy Jung at Fairway Market, 252 North
Monterey Street for off-sale beer and wine.
The Mayor asks Chief of Police laizure if he has any objections to
these alcoholic beverage licenses.
Chief Laizure reports that he has no objections.
A report of the Planning Commission for their meeting on October
18, 1962 is read, recommending the adoption of official plan lines for the
extension of Tenth Street from Monterey Street to Pacheco Pass and report-
ing on the preliminary discussion with Walk Corporation on proposed 74 lot
subdivision between Tenth Street and ,the Princevalle Storm Drain and between
the southerly extensions of Church and Rosanna Streets.
: Since the representative from the Planning Commission is absent,
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt explains the proposed extension of Tenth Street.
James Neilson, representative of the Planning Commission arrtves dur-
ing the discussion of the proposed extension of Tenth Street. He has no
commen t .
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 710.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroli that
Resolution No. 710 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION 'NO. 710
RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING, REPORT: AND IRECOMMENDATI ON OF
PLANNINGCOMMISStON ON:THE PROPOSAL FOR'ADOPTlON :OF PRE~fSED PLAN,ltNESr:FOR
THE EASTERLY !EXTENSf,ON OF- TENTH STREET,' FROM MONT:EiEY STREET TO THE PACHECO
PASS ROAD AS A PART OF THE C I RCULATI ON, ELEMENT i OF, THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE
C I TV OF GilROY. " I
PASSED AND ADOI?TE&"thi.s,5tn day of November, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrit!::h,Jordan,Q.uartirol i, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCil MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: -COUNCil MEMBERS: Petersen, and Wentworth~
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A report of the Planning Commission meeting 'of, November I, 1962 is
presented and readinformi:ng the Council of thefiHAg'of:atentaUve map
by Walk Corporation for a proposed subdivision between Tenth Street and
Princevalle Street and between the southerly extensions of Church and
Rosanna Streets; reporting ona ,request from Walk Corporation to rezone the
above subdivision from "B" District to "A" District and reporting on the
meeting with the Chamber of Commerce Airport Committee.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the proposed subdivision of
Walk Corporation stating that, they have included a 52 foot street and 6,000
sq. ft. lots in the proposal.
:Discussion is had on the proposal. i
Mr. Ray Swarner, representing the Walk Corporation, addresses the
Counc i I and exp I a i ns, the hous i ng pi an5 for the proposed I subdi vi s i on ~ :
Motion by Coul'lcilman;Jordan second by CouncilmartGoodrich andcaf!-
ried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission to accept the tenta-
tive map of the proposed subdivision.from:WalkICorpdrat~on be approv~d.,
Discussion is had on the request to rezone the proposed subdivision.
This matter is held in abeyance until the property adjacent to the proposed
subdivision is purchased by the Walk Corporation andlannexed to the City of
G i I roy .
Planning Commissioner Neilson reports that an airport committee has
been appointed and a study is being made, regarding the feasibility of a
landing strip in Gilroy. He reports that it is the committees belief that
a ..jQ i I"1t a ~rport fac LI i tywi tlil Ho II is ter: wou I d :be,llIIore: expens i've' than a I and i ng
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strip in the Gilroy area.
The City Engineer reports that the Wren Avenue construction project
will not be satisfactorily completed if a seal coat is used, as required in
the contract because weather conditions would not allow proper penetration
of the oil. He recommends that the project be completed with plant mix.
He states that he has received verbal permission from the Division
of Highways to change the specifications from seal coat to plant mix and
that the amount budgeted would allow this additional cost for the project.
Discussion is, had regarding the additional cost of the project if
, plant mix is used instead of seal coat.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroli and
carried that a change from seal coat to 2 inches: ~f blacktop be authorized
in the Wren Avenue construction project contract~
The City Engineer recommends that a progressfp,,,ment in the amount
of $11,852.77 less 10% retention be made to Samuel R. Spencer for the Wren
Avenue construction project totalling $lO,667.49.
Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Duffin and
carried that a progress payment for construction of Wren Avenue be auth-
orized in the amount of $10,66].49.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 711. Motion by
Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli that Resolution No. 711
be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 711
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCil OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO VACATE A SMAll PARCEL OF LAND CONSTITUTING A PORTION OF WElBURN AVENUE,
A PUBLIC STREET IN, THE CITY OF GllRey.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THE 5th day of November, 1962 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCil MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCil MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCil MEMBERS: Petersen and Wentworth.
Councilman Quartirol i requests permission to be excused. The Mayor
excuses Councilman Quartiroli.
The City Attorney reports that he talked to Mr. W. B. Stuart regard-
ing purchase of a portion of his land for the proposed fire house site. He
reports that Mr. Stuart will not give a firm committment.
Discussion is had. Councilman Quartiroli enters and takes his seat at
the CounciltableMotion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that Mr. W. B. Stuart be offered $6,000.00 for an acre,of/~ortion of his
property, for a proposed fire bous~ site with an alternate that If he will
not accept the City's offer that proceedings be initiated for condemnation
of the property necessary for the site.
City Administrator Carr reports that an ordinance will not be nece~
sary for defining IIclear zones" and authority to:establish them because the
City Code already gives the City Administrator this authority.
The City Attorney presents a resolution accepting the impr0vements
on Tract 3106 las Animas Estate, Unit No. I.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that a letterils on file from
the City Engineer recommending acceptance of this tract, however there was
some broken concrete in this Tract but it has been repaired and he recom=
mends acceptance.
The City Attorney reads Resolution No~ 712.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroli that
Resolution No. 712, be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 712
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY THE LAS ANIMAS ESTATE, UNIT NO.1,
TRACT NO. 3106.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th day of November, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: Duffln,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli, and
Sanchez.
NOES: MEMBERS OF THE COUNCil: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS OF THE COUNCil: Petersen and Wentworth.
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A letter i,s read from the Donald L. Stone Organization regarding the
matter of broken sidewalk in the Las Animas Estates subdivision.
The City Attorney requests additional time regarding his opinion of
a bond required of solicitors and peddlers as set forth in Sections 16A5 and
16A9 of the Gilroy City Code.
The City Attorney requests additional time to prepare an ordinance
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amending certain sections and repealing certain sections of the Gilroy City Code
pertaining to public dances.
The Counci I allows the Ci ty Attorney addi t,ional, ,time for preparation
of these matters.
The City Administrator presents and reads Resolution No. 713. Motion
by Counci Iman Quarti rol i second by Counci Iman Jordan that Resolution No,. 713 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 713
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM GilROY RURAL FIRE
PROTECTfON DISTRICT OF CERTAIN TERRITORY HERETOFORE THEREIN WHICH HAS BEEN ANNEXED
TO THE CITY OF GilROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 5th day of November, 1962 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCil MEMBERS: Petersen, and Wentworth.
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City Administrator Carr reports that he has received a recommendation
from the Chief of Ponce for an increase in salary for Richard Gummow, Pol ice
Cadet, from $1.55 to $1.62 per hour effective November I, 1962.
Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Goodrich and car-
ried that Richard Gummow, Police Cadet be advanced to the next step in his
salary range effective, November 1, 1962.
City Purchasing Agent Cecil Reinsch requests Council approval to ad-
vertise for bids for 2 police sedans, 2 one-half ton pickup trucks and I compact
sedan as provided for in the budget.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests permission to change the, original
specifications to leave out the dual drive range in the transmission requirements,
that the tires be 4 ply rating, and tbat the recirculating requirement of the
heater be left off. All Council members present concur.
, Chief of Police Laizure reports that be would recommend putting the un-
marked vehicle on ,patrol each year, buying 2 new vehicles and keeping on e of the
new cars as an unmarked vehicle each year since it would be more costly to keep
the unmarked vehicle for more than I year as such, because every 3 or 4 years it
would then be necessary to purchase 3 vehicles.
Discussion is had.
Discussion is had regarding the color of the police vehicles. It is
stated that this decision should be up to the Chief of Police. It is the opinion
of the majority of ,the Council that the police,vehicles be all white in color.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that the City Administrator be authorized to advertise bids for 2 police sedans,
2 one-half ton pickup trucks and I compact sedan.
A letter is read from lieutenant Governor, Glenn M. Anderson, regarding
Proposition lA.
A letter is read from the former League of Cal ifornia Ctties President
regarding Farm-City Week. The Council proclaim November 16th through 22, 1962
Farm-Ci ty Week.
Copies of reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, and Bui Iding
Inspector; progress reports of City Officers; reports of receipts of City
Officers; the financial report for October 1962; and the City Auditor's report
ffom July I, 1962 to October 31, 1962, are presented to each Council Member.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that reports as presented be accepted.
Discussion is had regarding the 60 day 10% payment retention required
in the vehicle bid specifications.
Councilman Duffin inquires about the paving project on First Street in
front of the Hecker Pass Inn prQperty. Director of Public Works Kludt reports
that he will pursue the matter with the State since he has not received an
answer from them.
Dis~ussion is had regarding purchase of a packer truck.
Discussion is had on the matter of garden refuse pick-up.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the realignment of the First
and Carmel Street intersection is completed.
Chief of Police laizure reports on the parking enforcement in the
downtown area stating that now there are more parking spaces avai lable but :the
employees working in this area are still the worst offenders. The Council agree
that strict enforcement of the parking regulations during the holidays shoulClbe
continued.
The Mayor asks Building Inspector,Gagnebin if he has anything to discuss
with the Council at this meeting. Mr. Gagnebin has no comment.
City Administrator Carr reports that there will be a League of Cal ifornia
Cities meeting in Sunnyvale on November 15th and that additional information will
be forwarded.
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Ci ty Admini'strator' Carr asks] the Counci I 'If they wish to' continue thei r
pol icy of not picking up licensed dogs running at I~rge.
Discussion is had." ,
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Council~an Jordan and cartied
that thi s. Cound I meeting' adjourn at' lOtlO p.m. wi th "Bes't Wi shes" to,' th7~ayor
in tomo-rrow's Gerleral Election. ' , ',' '; , '5 .
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