Minutes 1963/02/04
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Gilroy, California
February 4, 1963
This regular monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Kenneth
L. Petersen at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Wil-
ford E. Jordan, Cha r 1 es F. Qua rt i ro Ii, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L.
Petersen.
Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin.
The Mayor asks if all Council Members have received copies of the
regular meeHngs. of January 7th and 21, 1963. All Counci Imen present ans-
wer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omis-
sions in the minutes as presented. No errors or omissions are noted. The
Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular meetings of January 7th and 21,
1963 approved.
The Mayor states that there appears to be interested property owners in
the audience and asks if anyone wishes to bring something before this Council.
Mr. George Comin addresses theCounci I and requests that the tax rate
be lowered.
Discussion is had.
Mr. AI Humbarger addresses the Council and requests discussion on the
flood situation in Gilroy particularly to the north and in the Walnut Lane
Subdivision recently affected by the January 31st storm.
The Mayor calls on Mr. Don Currlin, representative from the Santa Clara
County Flood Control Office to explain the flood control problem and the pro-
posal to correct this situation in our area.
Mr. Currlin addresses the Council and explains that a survey of the Uvas
and L1agas Creek and tributa,ries was conducted and recommendations for flood
control in the South County area were made. He explains that there were flood
control alternatives suggested by means of enlarging Miller Slough, Llagas
Creek, etc. He states that the flood control study is expected to be completed
in approximately 1964. He states that when the proposed project was submitted
to the Board of Supervisors there were many objecting to the project. He
states that the total cost of this project was estimated to be in excess of
$8,000,000.00 to include raising Chesbro Dam widening of Llagas Creek, and
diversion of Miller Slough. He also states that the Board of Supervisors did
not sign the necessary papers for the project to be submitted to Congress.
He states that there is no reason why the Board of Supervisors would not en-
dorse the project for submission to Congress if they had the support of the
local people.
He states that the monies if appropriated for this project could be
here in 1964 and construction could begin in 1965.
Mr. Currlin says that when the project is proposed the people direc-
tly effected usually object to the project.
Discussion is had.
Councilman Wentworth asks if the City were to do some work to take
care of the immediate flood problem if this would upset the Federal Project.
Mr. Currlin states that it is conceivable that it would upset the
Federal Project because the Federal Government makes a cost damage analysis,
looks at the cost including ma,intenance and spreads it over a 50 year period;
then they determine if the damages are greater than the cost; if this is
determined the project is financially feasable. If the annual damage is less
than the cost then it would be cheaper to repair the damages each year and
the Federal Project would be disapproved.
Councilman Wentworth states that his plan is to reroute the water east
and around Walnut Lane area to relieve the North Monterey Highway area and
the Walnut Lane Subdivision; his second plan would be to convert the water
on the east side of town from the railroad tracks to the crown of the water
between the Llagas Creek and Murray AVenue. He requests that Gi Iroy be de-
clared a disaster area and that it is the property owners plan tonight to
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request that the Council write the Governor regarding this matter.
Mr. Currlin suggests that this matter be investigated and determine
from the Soil Conservation District Engineers if the suggested proposals would
upset the Federal Project. He states that once the project is approved in
Washington, any local improvements made would not effect the cost ratio and
there is a possibility that the City might be reimbursed for improvements made
if done after the project was improved in Washington.
Councilman Quartiroli states that we should salvage all Federal
monies since the flood problem does not originate in Gilroy. He states that
we should cooperate with the Soil Conservation District to obtain Federal aid.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. states that it was his understanding that
the Miller Slough would not be included in the Federal Project. He states
that the proposed plan is not available and was not made known to those inter-
ested.
Mr. Currlin states that every meeting was publicized in the Morgan
Hill and Gilroy newspapers, however they do not have the personnel to notify
every registered voter in the area.
Councilman Jordan states that if the Federal Project under Public
Law 566 could be approved the flood problem in the Gilroy area would be solved.
Mr. Currlin states that the final stages of the project would be
signing of the agreement by the Board of Supervisors that they will provide
land, rights of ways, easements, etc. at local expense. If approved applica-
tion can be made to the State for land, easements, rights of ways, etc. '
Discussion is had.
The Mayor thanks Mr. Currlin for his fine presentation.
The Mayor calls on Supervisor Sanchez for comment.
Supervisor Sanchez states that there will be a State Soil Conserva-
tion District meeting in Morgan Hi lIon February 21st and a t the last meeting
committees consisting of representatives from Gilroy and Morgan Hill Council,
farmers of the area in question, and from the Water Conservation District were
appointed trusting that the project would be resolved. He states that the
project would go to complete engineering and then the phasing would be changed.
He agrees that the Miller Slough is the prime local problem but the project
would require first raising Chesbro Dam and second improving Miller Slough.
Mr. Currl in states that if there is a relocation of Day Road Diver-
sion the engineering analysis might not be available for submission to this
Congress.
Mrs. Gary Bonesio asks when the Gilroy area wi,ll benefit from Pub-
I i cLaw 566.
Mr~. Charles Mulch states that she thought that the Gilroy area
would benefit from P~blic Law 566 by now.
Discussion is had regarding monies available in City funds to be-
gin work to relieve the flood situation prior to obtaining approval of Federal
Project.
Mr. Currl in suggests that all of those people interested in this,
flood situation attend the Board of Supervisor1s meeting and voice their opin-
ions to expedite the project. He states that the State Soil Conservation
District can meet with the people locally to explain more about the project.
Supervisor Sanchez suggests that the Soil Conservation District
might possibly meet with the interested parties on the evening of February
21st after their meeti,ng in Morgan Hill.
The Mayor states that the Council will do everything possible to
alleviate the flood situation.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Eckard and
carried that the City Administrator be instructed to write a letter to the
Governor requesting him to declare the North Monterey Highway and Walnut Lane
Subdivision areas a disaster area so that those property owners desiring a
disaster loan may qualify.
An interested citizen addresses the Council requesting that a let-
ter be written to the Sgheiza ,Brothers thanking them for use ~f their booster
pump in the Walnut Lane area during the flood.
The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to write a letter of
thanks to the Sgheiza Brothers.
The Mayor calls for a recess at 9:12 p.m.
The meeting is called to order at 9:16 p.m.
City Administrator Carr states that the City will try to have the
Federal Project explained in the evening after the February 21st meeting of
the Soil Conservation District.
A letter is read from the Road Buggy1s Car Club requesting use of
Wheeler Auditorium on February 7th for a safety program at the minimum rental
fee.
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Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Goodrich and car-
ried that the Road Buggy's Car Club be granted use of Wheeler AudLtorium on
February 7th at the minimum rental fee of $15.00.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 731.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Resolu-
tion No. 731 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 731
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE APPROVAL OF THE
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION FOR CONNECTION TO FUTURE SIGN ROUTE 101 AT TENTH STREET
AND THE REROUTING OF ROUTE 32 ALONG TENTH STREET TO EXISTING ROUTE 2.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES~ COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Duffin
City Administrator Carr reports that the City Engineer has reported the
preliminary cost estimates to be $20,952.00 for the sewer line to service "Second
Southern Addition" and that bids will be ready for advertising by February 18th.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 732.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Counci Iman Wentworth that Resolu-
tion No. 732 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 732
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF
MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOMES PARK LAW.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBER: Duffin
Director of Public Works Kludt requests that the Council adopt a policy
requiring that tests be made on public works construction.projectso. He requests
that the City pay for the tests to be made in the Garden Estates Subdivision and
future test requirements will be in the specifications requiring the contractor
to pay for these tests.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that tests be made on the construction project in the Garden Estates at City ex-
pense and that the necessary changes be made in the subdivision ordinance requir-
ing future contractors to pay this expense.
Councilman Eckard requests that the subdivision ordinance be revised to
incl ude this change and submi tted to the Counci I at thei r next meeting for appro-
va I.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the necessity for over-sizing
the storm drainage line in the Garden Estates Subdivision and requests that the
budget be amended in the amount of $2,985.30 to provide for this over-sizing.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Quartiroli and carried
that the budget be amended in the amount of $2,985.30 to provide for over-sizing
of the storm drain line in the Garden Estates Subdivision.
The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance adopting the
1961 Uniform Building Code.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the reason for adoption of the
1961 Uniform Building Code.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Eckard and carried
that the ordinance adopting the 1961 Uniform Building Code be introduced and
published by title and summary.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department are
presented and read. All samples are s~tisfactory.
The Mayor states that all Council Members present have received copies
of the reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, and Building Inspector;
progress reports of City Officers; reports of receipts of City Officers; the
financial report for January 1963; the City Auditor1s report from July I, 1962
to January 31, 1963; and the auditor's report from July 1, 1962 to December 31,
1962.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the reports be accepted as presented.
Councilman Eckard requests that the reports be mailed to the Council
members prior to the Council Meeting. It is explained that some of the reports
are not completed until the day of the Council meeting.
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Councilman Goodrich comments that the paving of First Street in front
of the Hecker Pass Inn property is progressing.
Councilman Quartiroli asks if the Work Relief Program of the County
is working satisfactorily.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the program is working
very satisfactorily.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt requests that the Sgheiza Bros. be
reimbursed for use of their booster pump during the flood at $7.00 per hour be-
cause they helped the City considerably.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman,Jordan and carried
that the Sgheiza Brothers be paid $7.00 per hour for use of their booster pump
during the flood.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that Mrs. Giachino has reque~
ted the City to install a 3 foot block fence in front of her motel on First Street.
He states that it would cost the City approximately $276.00.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the City install a 32 inch block fence in front of Mrs. Giachino's
property on First Street excluding the driveway if she will sign a release stat-
ing that the City has fulfilled all of her requests regarding this matter.
City Administrator Carr requests that the employees who worked over-
time during the flood be compensated and that the total amount of overtime is
$249.88.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that a total of $249.88 be paid to those employees working overtime during
the flood.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 733.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli that
Resolution No. 733 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 733
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
PREMISES TO CARL PRICE AND LOUISE PRICE, HIS WIFE, FORMERLY A PORTION OF WELBURN
AVENUE WHICH HAVE BEEN ABANDONED AND VACATED BY ACTION OF THE COUNCIL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin.
The Mayor states that the events will be as follows: Association of
Bay Area Governments Assembly, February 16th; Inter-City Council Meeting in
Morgan Hill, February 7th; Water Study Meeting, February 11th at 8:00 p.m.; and
the regular meeting of the Loma Prieta Soil Conservation District on February
5th.
The City Attorney presents a lease that he prepared for the orchard
area at Christmas Hill Park with Masoni Brothers.
The City Administrator states that he has already received Council
authorization to negotiate the lease with Masoni Brothers.
The Mayor states that the Chamber of Commerce has requested the
Council to set a price of the Gymkhana Ground property for industry purposes.
Discussion is had.
The Council agree that a definite price for the Gymkhana Property
cannot be set until additional information is received as to the type of indus-
try proposed at this site. It is their intention that the City will sell the
property at a fair market price after discussing the use with the prospective
buyers.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that this Council meeting adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
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