Minutes 1964/02/03
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Gilroy, California
February 3, 1964
This regular monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Kenneth
L. Petersen at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Wil-
ford E. Jordan, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L.
Petersen.
Absent: Council Member: Chester R. Eckard.
The Mayor asks if all Council Members present have received copies of
the minutes of the regular meetings of January 6th and 20, 1964. All Council-
men answer in the affirmative. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor
now declares the minutes of the regular meetings of January 6th and 20, 1964
approved.
City Administrator Carr presents a request from the High School
Board Committee for install ing a temporary sign at I .O.O.F. Avenue to promote
the proposed High School Bond Issue.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the request from the Committee be granted.
The report of the Personnel Commission is presented and read recom-
mending a 5% salary increase for the 1964-65 fiscal year.
Discussion is had. No action is taken at this time because the Coun-
cil wishes to study the survey.
City Administrator Carr presents a proposed ordinance rezoning Uni t
No.3 of Las Animas Estates previously read and published by title and sum-
mary.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartirol i that
the reading of Ordinance No. 714 be waived and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 714
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 711 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE' CITY OF GILROY BY REZONING TERRITORY KNOWN AS LAS ANIMAS ESTATES, UNIT NO.
3, TRACT 3583 FROM R-A DISTRICT TO R-3 DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Goodrich, Jordan, Quartiroli, Wentworth and
Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard
NOES:
ABS ENT:
City Administrator Carr presents a proposed ordinance rezoning Units
No.1 and 2 of Las Animas Estates previously read and publ ished by title and
summary.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth that the
reading of Ordinance No. 715 be waived and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 715
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 711 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF GILROY BY REZONING TERRITORY KNOWN AS LAS ANIMAS ESTATES, UNIT NO.1,
TRACT 3106 FROM R-A DISTRICT TO R-L DISTRICT AND UNIT NO.2, TRACT 3412.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 1964, by the following vote:
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NO ES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard
A letter from Woodside Homes regarding land required by the City for
the proposed Uvas Parkway and denying the City's offer to purchase t of the right-
of-way.
Mr. John Kent representing Woodside Homes addresses the Council and
states that he does not have anything further to add as the letter is self-explana-
tory.
Discussion is had.
The Council wish to determine Mr. Kent's thinking on the matter of
sale of his property before obtaining an appraisal.
Mr. Kent offers to divide the fee for appraisal of the land. He also
states that his price for the land is $27,000.00.
The Council agree that the land should be appraised before any action
is taken. The Council instruct City Administrator Carr to work out the details
with Mr. Kent and present appraised values of the property to the Council with a
possible recommendation.
Mayor Petersen states that he has received objections to limited access
to the proposed Uvas Parkway.
Discussion is had.
The Counci 1 agree that a frontage road giving access to Uvas Parkway
is a possibility however they are opposed to driveways on the parkway.
The Mayor states that he wi II convey the Counci lis thinking to Mr. John
Stelling.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 801.
Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Duffin that Reso-
lution No. 801 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 801
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENDORSING THE REVISED LLAGAS CREEK
SMALL WATERSHED FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: E~kard
City Administrator Carr reports that the real estate agents appointed
to appraise the lots at the Gymkhana Ground have not been able to meet to present
a firm price at this time, however they expect to have the appraisal at the next
Council Meeting.
City Administrator Carr explains cost estimates for a pressure system
as a proposed temporary water supply at Christmas Hill Park. His estimate is $
4,100.00. He also gives an estimate of $6,190.00 for a reservoir and pump, plus
pipe and controls as the other alternative.
The Council suggests that City Administrator Carr meet with Council-
man Quartiroli and decide which method of water supply shall be used.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. suggests that possibly a reservoir could be
used for a longer period particularly for irrigation purposes.
Mr. Hanna Jr. states that he will also be will ing to meet with Coun-
cilman Quartirol i and City Administrator Carr on Wednesday, February 5th at 8:30 a.m.
Discussion is had regarding items "IFfr and "lL" in the proposed
Capital Outlay Program.
City Administrator Carr states that the Council is in agreement in
delaying the proposed fire station item "1F" in the Capital Outlay Program one
year which would place the engineering in the 1964-65 fiscal year. The Counci I
has agreed to leaving item frlL" in the Program providing for the purchase of a
library site in the 1964-65 fiscal year.
Discussion is had regarding location of the library site.
Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Secretary of the Library and Culture Commission
addresses the Council and states that the Commissions' first choice for the
1 ibrary site was further investigated and that the second choice is now more
desirable to the Commission because of price and ground preparation.
Further discussion is had.
Mrs. Kendall Pine, Commissioner addresses the Counci 1 and states that
due to population increase the City will eventually have to consider locations for
small branch libraries and that all areas were investigated for a proposed library
site and that the Sixth Street and Miller Avenue location is the most feasible and
economical site.
The Mayor thanks the Library and Culture Commissioners for attending
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this meeting and for explaining their proposal.
Discussion is had regarding including funds in the budget for tem-
porary corrections to Miller Slough Channel. It is decided to delay action
on this matter unti 1 after determining if Project 566 is approved.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that the Capital Outlay Improvement Program be approved as presented with
amendments.
The City Attorney presents and explains the contract with Akol &
Hansen & Associates for design of Police Facil ity Building and states that
the architects are in agreement with the changes in the contract.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 802.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth that
Resolution No. 802 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 802
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
FAC I LI TY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd
AYES: COUNCil MEMBERS:
OF CONTRACT WITH ARCHITECTS FOR JAIL AND POLICE
NOES:
ABS ENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
day of February, 1964, by the fol lowing vote:
Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
None
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Director of Public Works Kludt reports and recommends that the City
remove 8 trees estimated at $495.00 necessary to be removed before installation
of curbs, gutters and/or sidewalks as required by the City Code.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that the City assume the cost of removal of 8 trees necessary prior to property
owners installing sidewalks, and/or curbs and gutters.
City Administrator Carr reports that property owners contacted on
Leavesley Road do not wish to dedicate land or sell their property for a well
site.
Discussion is had.
The Counci I wish to leave this matter in the hands of the City Staff
for possible negotiation with property owners on Murray Avenue or recommenda-
tion that condemnation proceedings be initiated, which ever is necessary to
obtain property for a well site.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch presents a letter from Tide Water Oil
Company for purchase of gasol ine prices obtained through the County gasoline
bi d.
Motion by Counci lman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the City approve the contract prices for purchase of gasoline.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch explains the cost per gallon in compari-
son with last years price.
City Administrator Carr reports that the developer agrees to the
proposed widening of Hecker Pass Highway between Wayland Lane and Wren Avenue
at City street standards however since this is a State Highway the widening
must be state standards. He states that Mr. Chiesa is requesting the City or
the State to pay the difference in the cost between city and state standards
for street construction.
Discussion is had.
Mr. Chiesa addresses the Council and states that the difference in
cost from Wayland Lane to Wren Avenue for widening Hecker Pass to State standards
is approximately $8,000.00.
The City Administrator states that the City should determine from
the State if they will accept our street standards and if they will not, if they
will assume the difference in cost between our stan~ards and their standards.
The Counci 1 agree that the City Staff should proceed along these
lines.
A letter from the Gi Iroy Public Schools is read requesting exten-
sion of time to install sidewalks at Ell iot School.
A letter from R. B. Payne is read requesting extension of time to
install sidewalks at the corner of Fourth Street and Miller Avenue because it
is their intention to construct a house on this lot in the near future and
desires to do this after the house is constructed.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Counci lman Quartiroli second by Councilman Goodrich and
carried that the school and Mrs. R. B. Payne be given until August I, 1964 to
install sidewalks on their property as required by the Code.
A letter is presented and read inviting the City Council to attend
the dedication ceremonies of the new City Hall at Santa Clara on February 29th.
A letter is read from the St. Mary1s Parrish thanking the City for use of Wheeler
Audi tori um.
Discussion is had on the fire regulations of the auditorium. Director
of Public Works Kludt states that the dining capacity is 466 and assembly and
dance usage- 999.
A letter from the Board of Supervisors is presented announcing the
adoption of a resolution expressing the Countyls desire to apply for a Library
System Per Capita Grant.
Reports of water samples taken by the County are presented. All samples
are sat i sfac tory. '
The Mayor states that all Counci lmen present have received copies of
the report of Building Inspector, and Fire Department; financial report for
January 1964; report of receipts of City Officers; progress reports of City
Officers; and the City Auditor's report from July 1, 1963 to January 31, 1964.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the reports as presented be accepted.
Councilman Wentworth reports on the Seminar for discussion of the
problems of Migrant Workers that he recently attended. He states that he was
requested to ask the Council to appeal to the migrant worker parents asking
recognition of better education and health care.
Councilman Duffin asks the disposition of the Bozzo vs City of Gilroy
court trial. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that Mrs. Bozzo was denied
her claim.
Discussion is had regarding location of a proposed Civic Center site.
The City Staff is instructed to meet with the architects to discuss a proposed
contract for an areB master plan for a civic center.
The Mayor states that there wil I be a hearing before the Formation
Commission on the proposed Third Southern and Seventh Western Additions on
Tuesday, February 4th at 2:00 p.m.; a Personnel Meeting on Friday, February 7th
at 8:00 p.m. to interview candidates for the position of City Administrator; a
Loma Prieta Soil Conservation District Meeting on February 4th at 8:00 p.m. in
Morgan Hill; and an Inter-City Council Meeting on February 6th at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Counci lman Wentworth and
carried that this meeting adjourn at 10:35 p.m.
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