Minutes 1963/04/01
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Gilroy, California
Apri I I, 1963
This regular monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Kenneth L.
Petersen at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Counci I Members: George T. Duffin, Chester R. Eckard, Norman
B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and
Kenneth L. Petersen.
The Mayor asks if all Council Members have received copies of the regu-
lar meetings of March 4th and 18, 1963 and of the special meeting of March 25,
1963. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there
are any errors or omissions in the minutes as presented. No errors or omissions
are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular meetings of March
4th and 18, 1963 and of the special meeting of March 25, 1963 approved.
The Mayor presents a certificate of service to Ben Gutierrez for his
term as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission from July 5, 1960 to
March 4, 1963, who resigned to fi II the unexpired term of Chester R. Eckard,
Planning Commissioner.
The Mayor presents Chester R. Eckard with a certificate of service for
his term as a member of the Planning Commission from July 5, 1960 to January I,
1963 who was appointed as Counci I Member to fill the vacancy on the Council
created by the resignation of Mayor Sanchez.
City Administrator Carr reports that a property owner located outside
of the City has requested water service from the existing water I ine on Murray
Avenue.
He states that the Council has had a policy not to furnish services out-
side of the City limits, however in this case the City water I ine is existing and
was paid for by the property owners on the west side of Murray Avenue.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Counci Iman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that water service be granted to the property owner on Murray Avenue as reques-
ted.
The report of the Planning Commission is presented and read informing
the Council of the publ ic hearing set on the amendment to the Drainage Element
of the General Plan and discussion had on official plan lines on Hecker Pass
Highway.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that there is an advanced copy
of the official plan I ines of Hecker Pass Highway available however the Planning
Commission will not take any legal action until a report is received from the
Division of Highways.
City Administrator Carr states that all Council Members have received
copies of estimates on proposed budgeted public works projects and estimates
on suggested additional projects.
Discussion is had regarding the curb and gutter situation on Church
Street from Eighth to Tenth Streets. It is the Councilsl wish to reconstruct
Church Street from Sixth to Eighth Streets as suggested and not to include Church
Street from Eighth to Tenth Streets if property owners will not agree to instal-
lation of curbs in this area.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that the publ ic works projects as outl ined be authorized subject to budget amend-
ment and that plans and specifications be prepared and advertised for bid.
City Administrator Carr states that all Council Members have before
them copies of the Capital Outlay Program. He explains the program in brief.
The Council compliments the City Administrative Staff for work on the
Capital Outlay project. '
City Administrator Carr presents and reads a proposed pol icy for reim-
bursement of a portion of costs to subdividers and/or land developers for the
installation of facilities which benefits adjacent property.
Discussion is had.
The Mayor thanks the high school government students for attending this
Council meeting, since they are leaving at this time.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 745.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli that Reso-
lution No. 745 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 745
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING A POLICY FOR REIMBURSE-
MENT OF COSTS TO SUBDIVIDERS AND/OR LAND DEVELOPERS FOR INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES
WHICH BENEFITS ADJACENT PROPERTY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 1963 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City ~dministrator Carr presents, explains, and reads Resolution No.
746.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Quartiroli that
Resolution No. 746 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 746
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DESIGNATING CITY AUDITOR AS
AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR THE CITY IN OASDI MATTERS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of Apri I, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 747 approv-
ing and supporting the recommendations of the Santa Clara County Water Commission
and requesting the Board of Supervisors to call a bond election on June 11, 1963
to finance the county water program.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Goodrich that Resolu-
tion No. 747 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 747
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENDORSING COUNTY WATER PROGRAM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of Apri I, 1963 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
A letter is read from the DivisJon of Highways informing the City that
the intersection at First and Church Streets does not qualify for automatic tra~
fic signals at this time.
Discussion is had.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that a proposed no-left turn on
Church Street north of First Street is being discussed by the property owner and
the renters of the shopping center and information on this discussion will be
presented to the Counci I in the near future.
The Mayor states that all Council Members have received copies of the
reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, and Building Inspector; reports
of receipts of city officers; progress reports of City Officers; and the financial
report for March 1963.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the reports as submitted be approved.
Councilman Wentworth reports that property owners on Lewis Street have
complained about poor water pressure.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt states that the low water pressure in
this area is due to the fact that they are receiving water service from a 2" water
I ine which wi II not get ample pressure for the number of services.
Discussion is had regarding the possibil ity of the City installing a
larger water line if the property owners wi II pay the cost of the line vs the
City absorbing the entire cost.
Director of Public Works Kludt is instructed to discuss the problem
with the property owners Edmund and Richard Piedmont.
Counci Iman Duffin reports that the 16th and 17th tee at the golf course
is falling away from the bank and he was informed that the storm water is getting
into the reservoir.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that this is correct however
not to the extent of contamination. He states that it was his understanding
that a new storm drain line was to be installed by the Golf and Country Club
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with the City crew aiding with the installation.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt is instructed to prepare estimates for the
installation of a new storm drain line for the proposed project.
Councilman Eckard states that the I'wait-walk'l signal at the Third and
Monterey Streets crossing has proved very beneficial and suggests that similar
signals be installed at the other Monterey Street intersections.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that at the time the traffic
signal contract was awarded at the Third Street intersection the State offered to
put in the additional Ilwalk-wait" signals at the various intersections for a nom-
inal fee however the Counci 1 did not agree to install them at that time.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. informs the Council that the cost of untreated
domestic water proposed to be del ivered at the west portal of the proposed Pacheco
Tunnel is estimated at $35.00 per acre foot at the point of diversion.
Recreation Director Reinsch requests Council approval of a new classifi-
cation for a three month Summer Recreation Director at $375.00 per month as recom-
mended by the Personnel Commission.
Discussion is had pertaining to Red Cross participation in the City rec-
reation swimming program and the priority given the Swim Club over recreational swim-
ming in previous years.
Discussion is had regarding the proposed Summer Recreation Director super-
vising activities at the swimming pool.
Recreation Director Reinsch reports that if the Summer Recreation Direc-
tor classification is approved he will then have more time to supervise activities
at the swimming pool because the Summer Recreation Director will be supervising play-
ground activities.
It is the Councils' wish that recreational swimming be given priority over
the Swim Club activities.
Recreation Director Reinsch states that he will convey the Councilsl wish
to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the Summer Recreation Director classification as presented and recommended by
the Parks and Recreation Commission be approved for the three months of June, July,
and August at $375.00 per month.
Mayor Petersen reports that the maps for the proposed Miller Slough Diver-
sion Channel are avai lable.
City Administrator Carr requests a meeting with the Committee before con-
tacting the property owners.
Councilmembers Wentworth, Quartiroli, and Petersen agree to meet with
the City Administrator on Apri 15th at 3:00 p.m.
City Administrator Carr reports that there will be a Soil Conservation
District meeting tomorrow evening and that it will not be necessary for the Com-
mittee to attend since their work is not complete at this time.
The Mayor states that the City should take action soon regarding the
freeway problem. He states that no word has been received from Morgan Hi II or San
Martin.
The Mayor states that the City Administrator has prepared a paper on
major City accomplishments in the past 3 years.
The Council request the City staff to remind them of the recessed publ ic
hearing on Apri 14th.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that this meeting adjourn to Tuesday, Apri I 16, 1963 at 8:00 p.m.
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