Minutes 1963/05/06
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Gilroy, Cal ifornia
May 6, 1963
This regular monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Mayor Pro-
tempore Wilford E. Jordan at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Chester R. Eckard, Norman
B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, and Everett C. Wentworth.
Absent: Council Members: Charles F. Quartiroli and Kenneth L. Petersen.
The Mayor Protempore asks if all Council Members present have received
copies of the regular meetings of April 1st and 16, 1963 and of the special
meeting of April 4, 1963. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The
Mayor Protempore now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes
as presented. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor Protempore now
declares the minutes of the regular meetings of April 1st and 16, 1963 and of
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the special meeting of April 4, 1963 approved.
The Mayor Protempore states that this is the time and place for
opening of bids on street improvements.
City Engineer W. J. Hanna Jr. states that 2 bids have been received.
He opens the bids and they read as follows: 1. George C. Renz Construction
Company - $34,155.60; 2. Granite Construction Company - $34,669.90.
The City Engineer states that the resurfacing of Martin Street was
omitted from the specifications however the City plans to negotiate with the
low bidder on a unit cost basis for this project since it was previously
authorized by the Council.
Discussion is had regarding paving Church Street in its entirety.
The bids are referred to the City Engineer for checking.
City Administrator Carr states that the City will attempt to see that
the curbs and gutters are installed in the last 2 blocks of Church Street
which can then be paved later this summer.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt explains the property ownerls proposal
for a water main easement on Tenth Street between Rosanna and Princevalle
Streets. He states that the property owner has proposed a charge $1.00 per
foot or $1,500.00 for the easement.
Councilman Quartirol i enters and takes his seat at the Council table.
Discussion is had on the water main easement proposal.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the water main on Tenth Street be extended from Rosanna to Eigleberry
Streets.
The Mayor Protempore states that representatives from the Cal-Western
States Life Insurance Company are present in the audience and requests that
the proposed Medical and Life Insurance Plan be presented at this time.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads a letter from the Personnel
Department.
Uiscussion is had.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 751.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroli that
Resolution No. 751 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 751
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A LIFE AND
MEDICAL INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GILROY.AND AUTH-
ORIZING A CONTRACT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli, and
Wentworth.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER~ None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Petersen.
City Administrator Carr reports that 2 local brokers Mr. Ray Williams
and Mr. Ben Rocca Jr. have submitted identical bids.
Mr. Ben Rocca Jr. addresses the Council and states that he and Mr.
Will iams are in agreement if the Council wil I accept both brokers on a joint
, agreement.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Counci lman Wentworth and
carried that ,Mr. Ray Williams and Mr. Ben Rocca Jr. be named as joint brokers
for the Medical and Life Insurance plan and that the agreement between the
brokers be worked out by the Administrative Staff.
The Mayor Protempore thanks the Insurance representatives for attend-
ing this meeting.
The Mayor Protempore states that the low bid for street improvements
of George C. Renz Construction Company is in order.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that the low bid for street improvements of George C. Renz Construction
Company in the amount of $34,155.60. be awarded.
The Mayor Protempore states that this is the time and place for the
publ ic hearing on amending the Drainage Element of the General Plan by add-
ing IIZone E". He asks if anyone in the audience wishes to speak for or against
the proposal. There is no comment from the audience.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Eckard and carried
that this publ ic hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 752.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth that Reso-
lution No. 752 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 752
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE DRAINAGE ELEMENT
OF THE MASTER PLAN BY ESTABLISHING A FIFTH DRAINAGE ELEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS
DRAINAGE ELEMENT ZONE "EII.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,and Went-
worth.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Petersen.
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Carr presents and reads in part Resolution No. 753.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Eckard that Resolu-
tion No. 753 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 753.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT OF
PROPERTY; DEFINING MINIMUM TYPE AND QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES
REQUIRED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy this 6th day of
May, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, Goodrich.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Petersen
A letter is read from the Gilroy Public Schools requesting use of
Wheeler Auditorium for a Spring Show by the high school students.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that the request to use Wheeler Auditorium be granted.
A letter is read from the Calvary Baptist Church for CouncJI determina-
tion on a proposal to annex 2 acres on the east side of Wren Avenue contiguous
to the City I imits and to construct a Church thereon.
Discussion is had.
Rev. Weltz addresses the Council and presents the proposed plan for
the Church building.
It is the Councils' feel ing that they have no objections to the proposal
of the Calvary Baptist Church.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads the report of the Planning
Commission, recommending that a variance be granted on parking requirements
for change in use of property at 70 South Railroad Street; requesting further
Council consideration on the width of Third Street in the proposed map of
Westwood Acres; informing the Council of the City Attorney's interpretation
of the City Code on the authority for approval of tentative and final subdivi-
sion maps; and approving the tentative map of Las Animas Estates, Unit No.3.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 754.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu-
tion No. 754 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 754
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING ACTION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION AUTHORIZING GRANTING OF A VARIANCE TO STUART FLETCHER FROM THE "S"
ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT USE OF PREMISES AT NO. 70
S. RAILROAD STREET FOR A BOOKKEEPING SERVICE BUSINESS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli,and Wentworfu.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Petersen.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. explains the width of Third Street is 42 feet
from curb to curb from Monterey Street to Santa Theresa Drive.
Discussion is had.
It is the Councils' wish to accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for a 42' width from curb to curb on Third Street in the Westwood
Acres subdivision since the information first reported to the Council on this
matter was erroneous.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 755.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Eckard that Resolu-
tion No. 755 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 755
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING FINAL MAP OR PLAT
OF WESTWOOD ACRES, UNIT/NO. I, A SUBDIVISION UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th
AYES: COUNC I L MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
day of May, 1963. by the following vote:
Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,and Wentworth.
None
Peters en.
Mr. John Kent states that he is publ icly committing himself on the matter of
Third Street being 42 feet from curb to curb.
Discussion is had regarding authority for approval of tentative and final sub-
division maps.
It is the Councils' feeling that they should be able to view the tenta-
tive maps of proposed subdivisions prior to the Planning Commissionsl approval of
sa i d maps.
City Administrator Carr suggests that the Planning Commission be authorized
to approve tentative maps of proposed subdivisions subject to Council approval.
It is decided to table this matter and set policy on this matter at a
later date.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the tentative map of Las Animas
Estates, Unit No.3.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads the report of the Recreation
Commission, recommending that the City maintain the Little League Park and adjacent
ball diamond on school property.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that he attended a Little League
meeting this evening and their main concern is that the City cut and water the
grass on the Little League Park and the infield on the diamond outside of the Park.
He also reported that the automobile parking area could be sprinkled with the
water truck twice a week to help overcome a dust problem in the neighborhood. He
states that this was not mentioned in the Recreation Commissions' recommendation
to the Counc i I .
Councilman Goodrich states that Little League is necessary and that the
City should cooperate.
City Administrator Carr instructs Director of Public Works Kludt to pre-
pare in writing the City's responsibility regarding maintenance of the Little Lea-
gue Park.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the City maintain the Little League Park grounds as outlined by the Director
of Public Works.
City Administrator Carr states that he met with Father Drwyer regarding
the St. Mary's Cathol ic Church proposal for the fire house site.
He explains the proposal further and states that the Church would pro-
bably be willing to sell the proposal outright at approximately $6,000.00 per
acre.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed with preparing the necessary papers
for acquiring the property as set forth in the proposal presented.
Motion by Councilman Quartirol i second by Councilman Eckard and carried
that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plan I ines on the extension of
Third Street at a width of 42' between curbs.
A letter is presented and read from the Division of Nighways granting
reroutings on Route 32.
Discussion is had regarding the City property on Seventh Street originally
purchased for the extension of Old Gilroy Street into Seventh Street.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Duffin and carried
that the City property on Seventh Street be sold if a satisfactory bid is offerred.
A letter is read from Bruce Jacobs submitting his resignation from the
Planning Commission.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli and car-
ried that Bruce Jacob's resignation be accepted with regret and that a letter and
certificate of service be sent to him.
Letters from the City of Los Altos and County Counsel, Spencer M. Wil-
liams are read requesting support for the abandonment of SouthernPacific right-
of way to provide for construction of the Foothill Expressway.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 756.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu-
tion No. 756 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 756
RESOLUTION REQUESTING A REHEARING BEFORE THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION ON
THE APPLICATION FOR ABANDONMENT BY THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY OF A PORTION OF
ITS VASONA LINE BRANCH.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy this 6th day of
May, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli, and Wentworth.
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Petersen.
The Mayor Protempore states that all Council Members have received copies
of the reports of the Pol ice Department, Poundmaster and Building Inspector;
the City Auditor1s report from July 1, 1962 to April 30, 1963; reports of
receipts of City Officers; progress reports of City'Officers and the financial
report of April 1963.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that the reports be accepted.
Counci lman Wentworth requests permiss ion to be excused from this
Council meeting.
Mayor protempore Jordan excuses Councilman Wentworth.
Councilman Eckard asks who is responsible for maintenance of Miller
Slough, because he has received complaints of the odor.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt states that arrangements have been made
with the County to maintain the Slough this year.
Councilman Goodrich asks if there has been a change of schedule on the
garden refuse pick-up.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains there has been no change how-
ever due to installation of a Storm Drain line the City crew is behind schedule.
The Mayor Protempore asks Planning Commissioner Ben Gutierrez if he has
anything to discuss.
Mr. Gutierrez has no comment. The Mayor Protempore thanks Mr. Gutierrez
for attending this Council meeting.
Director of Public Works Kludt requests a work meeting of the Council
with the Planning Commission for studying the proposed zoning ordinance. This
meeting is scheduled for May 27th.
City Administrator Carr requests a Personnel meeting with the Council
on May 13th.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch explains and requests a budget amendment in
the amount of $1,200.00 for the State Compensation Insurance account that was
miscalculated at the time the 1962-63 budget was prepared.
Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman,Goodrich and car-
ried that the 1962-63 budget be amended In the amount of $1,200.00 to allow for
the State Compensation Insurance payment.
City Administrator Carr reports that he has been notified of a Loma
Prieta Soil Conservacion District meeting however the Council Committee need
not attend as there is nothing on the agenda concerning the Miller Slough Pro-
j ec t .
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli and car-
ried that this Council meeting adjourn at 10:40 P.M.
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