Minutes 1963/02/18
Gilroy, Cal ifornia
February 18, 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, George T. Duffin,
Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L.
Petersen.
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Absent: Council Member: Charles F. Quartiroli.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads a petition requesting annexa-
tion of the "Fifth Northern Additionll, signed by 34 people. The City Administra-
tor reports that the signatures have been checked by the City Clerk and 23 signa-
tures are correct, II are not sufficient, and there are 36 registered voters in the
proposed annexation.
A telegram from Irvin Hollister is presented and read protesting the
annexation. The City Attorney states that this is not the time and place for
protests and that Mr. Hollister's telegram is not on the proper form for regis-
tering a protest.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 734.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu-
tion No. 734 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 734
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CALL
A SPECIAL ANNEXATION ELECTION, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PROTESTS BY PROPER-
TY OWNERS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Quartiroli.
A letter is read from the San Martin School Board requesting the Coun-
cil to adopt a resolution requesting the Highway Commission to construct left
hand turn lanes on Highway 101 between Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
City ~dministrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 735.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth that Reso-
lution No. 735 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 735
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE STATE HIGHWAY
COMMISSION TO CAUSE THE WIDENING OF HIGHWAY 101 BETWEEN MORGAN HILL AND GILROY
AND TO PROViDE FOR LEFT HAND TURN LANES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Quartiroli.
An application from Joseph and Bessie Arellano for on-sale beer license
at Pepe1s, 273 South Monterey Street is presented. The City Administrator Carr
reports that he has checked this appl ication with the Police Department and they
have no objections.
The report of the Planning Commission is presented and read regarding
the following: Preliminary plans for development of property in the proposed "Six-
th Western Addition'l and indicating zoning to be requested when annexed; request
for waiver of parking design requirements for a four-plex under construction at
Fairview Drive and Princevalle Street; informing the Council of publ ic hearings
before the Commission on rezoning of Garden Estates and rezoning of Chiesa Proper-
ty on Hecker Pass Road; recommending that the Capital Outlay Program be approved;
recommending the routing of Seventh Street into Old Gilroy Street; discussion on
the ~oposed closing of Luchessa Lane at the Freeway; and recommending approval
of the final map of Las Animas Estates, Unit No.2.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the tentative plans for devel-
opment of property in the proposed IISixth Western Addition".
Discussion is had regarding the Commissions' recommendation for rout-
ing Seventh Street into Old Gilroy Street. All Council members present are in
agreement with the Commissionsl recommendation.
Discussion is had regarding the proposed closing of Luchessa Lane at
the Freeway.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. suggests that the City register a complaint
at this time opposing any future closing of Luchessa Lane since there is no other
highway crossing in this area for 2 or 3 miles.
Planning Commissioner Nei Ison reports that this property is zoned for
industry and in order to increase the value there should be both east and west
access to the property and recommends that the Council act immediately directing
a letter of protest on closing of Luchessa Lane.
City Administrator Carr states that he will write a letter to the
Division of Highways setting forth the Councilsl recommendation to not close
Luchessa Lane.
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Director of Public Works Kludt explains the final map of Las Animas Estates,
Un i t No.2.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Duffin and carried that
the final map of Las Animas Estates, Unit No.2 be approved subject to payment of
off-site drainage fees, signing of an agreement for the installation of facilities,
filing of bonds and compl iance with the ordinances governing the development of
property.
City Administrator Carr presents Ordinance No. 693.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Councilman Duffin that Ordinance
No. 693 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 693
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 6. I OF THE GILROY CITY CODE
BY ADOPTING, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS, THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
1961 EDITION, VOLUME I, AND THE APPENDIX THERETO ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, AND REPEALING SEC. 6.3 OF SAID GILROY CITY CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Quartirol i.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 736.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution
No. 736 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 736
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF APPLICATION OF WALK
INCORPORATED TO REZONE FROM ZONE "B" TO ZONE "A" PREMISES KNOWN AS GARDEN ESTATES,
A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASS ED AND ADOPTED th is 18th day of Februa ry, 1963, by the fo 11 ov i ng vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Quartirol i.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 737.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution
No. 737 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 737
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING APPLICATIONS OF M. A. CHIESA
AND ERMERLINDA CHIESA TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GILROY NOW IN ZONE
liE" DISTRICT TO IIC-I" DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Quartirol i
The matter of reviewing the Capital Outlay Program is postponed unti I
later on in the meeting.
Mr. Swaner, representative of Walk Inc. addresses the Counci I and requests
that the City pay the cost of oversizing the water I ine from 6" to 8" in the
Garden Estates subdivision.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Counci Iman Eckard second by Wentworth and carried that the City
pay the cost of the additional oversizing in Garden Estates subdivision from a
6" to an 8".
Discussion is had regarding the water mains inthe Las Animas subdivision.
A letter is read from the Governors' Office regarding the Cityls request
that the City of Gilroy be declared a disaster area.
Counci Iman Wentworth suggests that a copy of the Governorls letter be
forwarded to the local banks so that they will be aware of this procedure when
the small businesses apply for disaster loans. He also asks Vince Chan, Assist-
ant Editor of the Gilroy Evening Dispatch to print a news item on this matter.
City Administrator Carr recommends that the following employees be advanced
to the next step in their respective salary ranges, effective March 1, 1963:
a. Louis Gagnebin, Range 24 Step A to B - $505. to $530; b. Linda Dal Bon,
Range 13 Step A to B - $295. to $310.; c. C. J. Laizure, Range 29, Step C to D -
$710. to $745.; d. Manuel Rodriquez, Hourly to Permanent status - Range 17, Step
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A - $358.; and e. Dionicio Perez, Hourly to Permanent status - Range 17, Step A -
$358.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Counci Iman Jordan and carried
that the five salary recommendations be approved.
City Administrator Carr states that all Council Members have received
copies of the proposed Senate Bill 344, regarding highway users tax equivalent
to l~ gas tax increase, to finance county road and city street deficiencies.
Discussion is had.
City Administrator Carr reports that he will remind the State Legislators
of the Councils' thinking on this Bill.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch recommends that the Counci I authorize the City to
enter into agreement with Shell Oil Company for gasol ine requirements from Febru-
ary I, 1963 to January 31, 1964 as the bid was negotiated with Santa Clara County.
Motion by Counci Iman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and carried
that Cecil Reinsch be authorized to sign the gasoline agreement with Shell Oil
Company on behalf of the City of Gilroy.
City Administrator Carr displays an award from the Peace Officerls Train-
ing Commission and reads a memorandum from the Chief of Pol ice regarding this
award.
The Council instruct City Administrator Carr to inform our state repre-
sentatives of the Councils' viewpoints on all proposed legislation affecting
ci ties.
The Mayor commends Chief of Police Laizure for
the award certificate.
The Mayor states
City Auditorls report of
1963.
his department receiving
that all Counci I Members have received copies of the
disbursements from January 10, 1963 to February 10,
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Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that the City Auditor's report be approved.
It is the Counci Is' wish that a work meeting be scheduled for February
25th at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed capital outlay program.
Councilman Duffin asks if paving of First Street in front of the Hecker
Pass Inn property has begun.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt states that the paving has begun, however
the weather stopped construction temporari Iy.
Councilman Eckard asks if the subdivision amendment has been prepared
regarding contractor's to pay for testing on public works projects in subdivi-
sions.
City Administrator Carr states that he wi 11 try to have the amendments
to the subdivision ordinance prepared for the next meeting.
Discussion is had regarding the water level in the Cityls wel Is.
Councilman Goodrich suggests that a letter be written to Sgt. Piedmont
for his apprehension of the two men arrested on a molesting offense.
Chief of Police Laizure reports that Sgt. Piedmont was not the only
officer involved in the arrest of these 2 men and feels that a letter to Sgt.
Piedmont would tend to have the other officers feel that there work on this
case was in vain.
Councilman Goodrich withdraws his request but states that in the event
that an officer through his deligent efforts,above and beyond the call of duty,
does something outstanding that a letter should be written to him on behalf of
the Council.
Counci Iman Wentworth requests permission to leave. The Mayor excuses
Councilman Wentworth.
City Administrator Carr reports that he will contact Courtland Rush re-
garding his inquiry on welfare matters.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that Mrs. Giachino was presented
with a letter from the City reI ieving the City of any further improvements to
her property on First Street and that she has not signed the letter to date.
Discussion is had regarding change of Council pol icy en subdivision
requirements after the tentative map is approved.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. requests permission to be excused from the Work
Meeting on February 25th because of a previous engagement.
The Mayor excuses City Engineer Hanna Jr. from the Work Meeting of the
Council on February 25th.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch reports that the Personnel Commis-
sion is still working on the bids for medical and life insurance and wi II pro-
bably not have a recommendation for two months.
The Mayor asks how much of Miller Slough is included in the proposed
"Fifth Northern Addi tionll.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that Mi Iler Slough is excluded from the
proposed "Fifth Northern Addition" boundaries.
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Chief of Pol ice Laizure asks all Council Members to bring their Pol ice
Manuels to the pol\ce station for revisions.
The Mayor reminds the Council of the Public Meeting on the Llagas Water-
shed Project, February 20th at 8:00 p.m. in Morgan Hill and of the committee
meeting of the Llagas Watershed Project on February 21st at 10:00 a.m. in Mor-
gan Hill.
Motion by Counci Iman Duffin second by Councilman Eckard and carried that
this Council Meeting adjourn at 10: 16 p.m.
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