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Minutes 1963/01/21 ~ :) 4' - L.u...J , Gilroy, California January 21, 1963 This regular monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:00 p.m. The City Clerk officially swears in Councilman Chester R. Eckard. Present: Council Members: Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen. Absent: Council Members: George T. Duffin and Charles F. Quartirol i. The Mayor states that this is the time and place for opening of bids for the Medical and Life Insurance Plan for city employees. Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests that after the bids are presented and read that they be referred to the Personnel Commission for study and recommendation. The bids are opened, read, and are on file in the City Clerk's Office. Firman Voorhies addresses the Council and requests that one member from each of the Personnel Commission, Council, and an Insurance Agent check the bids to determine who the bid will be awarded to. Discussion is had. City Administrator Carr suggests that the bids be referred to the Personnel Commission for study and if they wish to call in an insurance broker and agent they can do so. Firman Voorhies requests to be notified personally of all Personnel Commis- sion meetings regarding these bids. The City Attorney states that the City is not required to personally notify all of the Insurance Agents of meetings they might have concerning these bids. The Mayor advises all those Insurance Agents who are interested to keep in contact with the City staff to avail themselves of any Personnel Commission meetings regarding the bids. The Mayor refers the bids to the Personnel Commission for study and recom- mendat ion. A letter is read from property owners in the Second Southern Addition re- questing sewer service. City Administrator Carr reports that the installation of a sewer line at this property was budgeted in the approximate amount of $10,500.00 and recommends that this item be advertised for bids. Discussion is had regarding progress if any on annexation of the property south of the Second Southern Addition. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the sewer service requested by property owners in the Second Southern Addition be granted and that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for this sewer installation. The City Attorney presents and reads a petition from all of the property owners in the proposed IISixth Western Addition'l requesting annexation. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 726. Motion by Coun- cilman Wentworth second by Councilman Eckard that Resolution No. 726 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 726 RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF GILROY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "SIXTH WESTERN ADDITION (1-63) TO THE CITY OF GILROY" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of.January, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth,and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin and Quartiroli A letter is read from the Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church requesting permission to use Wheeler Auditorium at a minimum charge. A letter is read from Ben Gutierrez, a member of this organization, request- ing that the auditorium be granted at a minimum fee for Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, beginning with February 15th. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church be granted use of Wheeler Auditorium at a minimum charge of $15.00 per day if the hall is available on the requested dates. The City Administrator requests permission to negotiate with Masoni Bros. for renewing the lease at Christmas Hill Park at a lower fee than last year particu- larly if a row of trees is removed. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City Administrator negotiate with Masoni Brothers for a new lease of the Christ- mas Hill orchard. A letter is read from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the final plan for development of Christmas Hill Park. Mr. Arthur Hyde, consultant, addresses the Council and explains the changes ~J ,) 4 8 '- '-' made in the preliminary plan of Christmas Hill Park. He states that there will be a cooperative arrangement with the County for taking care of the drainage; that the size of the swimming pool will be changed from 30. X 60' to 751 X 54' allowing for 9 standard lanes for a swim meet; that 10 horseshoe pits will be provided to meet tournament requirements, a request from horseshoe enthusiasts; that an outdoor amphitheatre of a 2,000 to 2,500 seating capacity will be pro- vided for concerts, outdoor theatre, commencement exercises, etc. to be constru- cted on the side of the hill. Discussion is had. Sydney Johnson states that the agreement between himself and the City provides for removal of poison oak, weeds, etc. for path and walk purposes and states that the agreement does not allow construction of an amphitheatre which would require removal of shrubs, trees, etc. City Administrator Carr asks the City Attorney if he wishes to view the area in question at the site to determine if an amphitheatre at this loca- tion would violate the agreement. The Mayor thanks Mr. Hyde for his report. Mr. Hyde asks to be notified of the meeting at the site with Mr. Johnson. Motion by Counci Iman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the final plan for development of Christmas Hill Park be approved subject to agreement on the construction of the amphitheatre. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 727. Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu- tion No. 727 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 727 RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE FROM SYDNEY S. JOHNSON AND JENNIE F. JOHNSON OF PORTION OF PREMISES KNOWN AS CHRISTMAS HILL RANCH. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January, 1963, at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gilroy by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard, Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin and Quartirol i City Administrator Carr presents and reads a proposed pol icy for reim- bursement of costs to land developers for installation of facil ities which may benefit adjacent property. Each Council Member present is presented with a copy of the proposed policy. Discussion is had. It is the Council's wish that this policy be amended requiring all sub- dividers benefitting from a main line to pay their equal share of the cost of the line. Discussion is had on the requirement of fire hydrants in a subdivision. City Administrator Carr states that he will rewrite the proposed pol icy and present a revised policy for the Council's consideration. Ordinance No. 692 is presented for adoption. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance No. 692 be waived and that the ordinance be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 692 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 15.41 and 15.43 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF THE INTERS~CTIONS AND PLACES IN THE CITY OF GILROY AT WHICH STOP SIGNS SHALL BE PLACED AND MAINTAINED AND ESTAB- LISHING A NEW SYSTEM OF THROUGH STREETS IN SAID CITY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin and Quartirol i The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 728. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich that Resolu- tion No. 728 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 728 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE A PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "FIFTH NORTHERN ADDITION" AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THERE- OF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard, Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin and Quartiroli. ~ .) 4,' 9. L" 4J t The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 729. Mr. Swaner addresses the Counc i 1 and requests rei mbursement for the over- sizing costs of the 8" water line because he states that a year ago he was in- formed that the City would only require a 6'1 water 1 ine for the proposed sub- division. He states that the oversizing requirement cost the subdivider appro~ imately $2,000.00. Discussion is had. Mr. Swaner requests that when the proposed policy for reimbursement to sub- dividers is adopted that it be made retroactive to the Garden Estates Subdivision. This is agreeable to all Council Members present. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Eckard that Resolution No. 729 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 729 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH WALK, INCORPORATED, A CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES IN "GARDEN ESTATES" A SUBDIVISION, AS A CONDITION FOR THE APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL MAP OF SAID SUBDIVISION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: Eckard ,Goodr i ch, Jordan ,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin and Quartiroli City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 730. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 730 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 730 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st day of January, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth,and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin and Quartiroli City Administrator Carr requests that the proposed resolution of the City assuming responsibilities for enforcement of mobilehomes and mobilehomes park law be tabled for further study. The Mayor states that it will be necessary to appoint a Counci I represen- tative to the Santa Clara County Water Commission. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Councilman Jordan be appointed to represent the City on the Santa Clara County Water Commission with Mayor Petersen who is already a representative to this Commission. City Administrator Carr reports that he has received a recommendation from the Chief of Pol ice that Gilbert Nuanez be advanced to the next step in his salary range. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that Gilbert Nuanez be advanced to the next step in his salary range, effective February 1, 1963, Range 20, Step "B" $436.00 to Step "CII $458.00. The Mayor states that all Council Members present have received copies of the City Auditorls report of disbursements from December 10, 1962 to January 10, 1963 and the Fire Chief1s report for the year ending December 31, 1962. Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department are pre- sented and read. All samples are satisfactory. Motion by Counci Iman Jordan second by Counci Iman Wentworth and carried that all reports as presented be approved. Discussion is had on progress if any of the Miller Slough project. Councilman Jordan asks what the present water level is in the City's wells. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that the water level is comparable to 1 as t yea r . Councilman Goodrich requests that the City lot opposite Old Gilroy Street be cleaned and graveled. Director of Public Works Kludt states that he is aware of this lot needing cleaning and has a request in at the Pol ice Department for prisoners to do this job. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that the stop sign change will be in effect tomorrow. Chief of Pol ice Laizure reports that there will be a warning period to violators of the stop signs before citations are issued. City Administrator Carr reports that he has been approached by a local o ~) ~ [) -' "'-' ~) \, merchant to have safety calendars printed which would require endorsement of the local Police Department. It is the Councils' opinion that this request be denied. The Mayor asks Planning Commissioner Brodersen if he has anythi,ng to discuss at this Council meeting. Commissioner Brodersen has no comment. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that this meeting adjourn at 11:00 p.m.