Minutes 1964/05/04
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Gilroy, Cal ifornia
May 4, 1964
The regular Council Meeting was called to order by His Honor Kennet~ L.
Petersen at 8:05 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford
E. Jordan, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent; Council Members: George T. Duffin, and Charles F. Quartiroli.
A letter from the Retail Merchants' Committee was presented requesting to
conduct an Amusement Concession on Railroad Street between ~ewis and Martin Streets
instead of the original request of Eigleberry Street and requesting reduction of
the license fee. City Administrator Wood recommended that the license fee remain
at $6.00 per Concession per day as required by ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Jordan and
carried allowing the request of the Retail Merchants' Committee to block-off
Railroad Street between Lewis and Martin Streets for an Amusement Concession at
$6.00 per Concession per day and requiring the owner of the Concession to provide
a liability insurance policy naming the City and Chamber of Commerce as insured in
amounts acceptable to the City Administrator.
City Administrator Wood presented a request from the League of Cal ifornia
Cities appealing for support of the Alaska Earthquake Fund. He noted that informa-
tion would be furnished and could be pub! icized bringing this matter to the communi-
ties' attention through cooperation of the local newspaper.
City Administrator Wood presented a request for Progressive Housing Coopera-
tion and explained the project.
Councilman Quartiroli entered and took his seat at 8: 10 p.m.
Discussion was had regarding the Housing Project.
Mr. John Hughan, representing the Advisory Board of the Housing Committee
addressed the Council and encouraged the Council to enter into a "Workable Program"
agreement with the H.H.F.A. in order that his group's project may --~---~----------
qualify for an F.H.A. insured loan under Section 221(d) (3).
Discussion was h~d from other [nterested parties further explaining the
proj ect.
The Council set Monday, May 11, 1964, as a Joint Study Session of the
Council and Members of the Progressive Housing Cooperation Committee to further
study said project.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a petition from the owners of
the King's Rest Motel requesting restricted parking at 655 North Monterey Street.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Eckard and
carried denying the request for restricted parking at 655 North Monterey Street and
instructing the Staff to provide sufficient turning radius into the motel driveway.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a request of Howson's Inc.
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for extension of the Sanitary Sewer Service on North Monterey Street to service
their property. He recommended that the request be granted subject to the peti-
tioner paying the total cost of said extension, estimated at approximately $400.,
because the I ine will only service Howson Inc.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Jordan
and carried that Howson.s Bros. be granted their request as recommended for 188 ft.
of Sanitary sewer line on North Monterey Street provided they will assume the
total cost of said extension.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reported on the Special Planning Com-
mission Meeting of April 24, 1964 at which the Commission recommended acceptance
of Willard Court Tentative Map, subject to accepting public utility easements
and subject to Council approval.
Councilman Goodrich commented that he appreciated the Commissions.
efforts in allowing the Council to act upon the tentative map, however requested
additional time to view and study future subdivision tentative maps prior to
Council action.
Motion was made by Councilman Jordan seconded by Councilman Went-
worth and carried approving the Tentative Map of Willard Courts.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Jor-
dan and carried approving the Final Map of Willard Courts subject to compl iance
with various conditions required by the Subdivision Ordinance.
City Administrator Wood reported that after study the Staff recom-
mended that a 50,000 gallon reservoir would adequately service the proposed land
development in the vicinity of Christmas Hill Park. He further pointed out that
in the event the Christmas Park well went dry the City would have to extend a
small diameter water 1 ine across the Uvas Creek to service any in City develop-
ment which may occur prior to the extension of the 10th Street water main.
Discussion was had on the proposed location of the reservoir and
the annexation of the property in question if City services were to be provided.
Oity Administrator Wood reported that 95 local businesses were not
being billed for garbage service as required by ordinance and informed the Coun-
cil that the said businesses would be billed for said service beginning May 1,
1964.
The Council concurred with City Administrator Wood's report and
action.
City Administrator Wood noted the minutes of the Staff meetings
of March 19, 1964 and of April 23, 1964 to inform the Council how the assign-
ments of the Council are being performed.
City Administrator Wood requested authorization to call Bids for
Statutory, Officer and Employee Faithful Performance Bonds explaining that the
specifications are identical to the previous specifications used.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Good-
rich and carried authorizing the Staff to advertise for bids for Statutory,
Officer and Employee Faithful Performance Bonds.
City Administrator Wood explained the Mass Transportatton Study
Financing Program and recommended that financing should be by those northerly
cities who would benefit from the Study.
The Council concurred with City Administrator Wood's recommendation.
Motion was made by Councilman Jordan seconded by Councilman Goodrich
and carried recommending that the Trafficway's Committee representing the various
cities also act as representatives on the Mass Transportation Committee.
Ordinance No. 718 previously read and published by title and summary
was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Jordan to adopt Ordinance No. 718.
ORDINANCE NO. 718
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SEC. 15.69 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE
BY REMOVING THIRD STREET BETWEEN EIGLEBERRY STREET AND MONTEREY STREET FROM THE
DESIG'R)iTED STREETS ON WH I CH VEH I CLES MAY BE STOPPED OR MAY STAND OR BE RARKED
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M. FOR A PERIOD NOT IN EXCESS OF ONE
HOUR AND PLACING THE SAME IN THE LIST OF STREETS WHERE PARKING, STANDING AND
STOPPING OF VEHICLES IS PERMITTED FOR TWO HOURS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersan.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 823.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
10 adopt ReSOlution No. 823.
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RESOLUTION NO. 823
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE GILROY
RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY
OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION "EIGHTH WESTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GILROY".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Peterset'J.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
NO ES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 824.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Jordan to
adopt Resolution No. 824.
RESOLUTION NO. 824
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE STATE HIGHWAY
COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE THE WIDENING OF THE MEDIAN DIVIDER
STRIP AND THE INSTALLATION OF LEFT HAND TURN LANES ALONG HIGHWAY 101 (STATE ROUTE
2) BETWEEN THE NORTH CITY LIMITS OF GILROY AND LLAGAS CREEK.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and
Peters en.
COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: Duffin
NOES:
ABSENT:
The Council authorized the Staff to request neighboring cities affected
by traffic of Highway 101 to support and endorse Resolution No. 824.
Director of Public Works Kludt presented and requested approval of the
plans and specifications for the reservoir at Christmas Hill Park.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried authorizing Staff to call for bids for the reservoir at Christmas
Hill Park.
Councilman Eckard inquired as to the progress of the City1s Sidewalk
Program.
Director of Public Works Kludt reported that nearly 100% of the property
owners required to install sidewalks on their property have complied or are in
the process of completing the requirement.
The Mayor commented of the poor condition of the al ley on Fairview
Drive.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reported that said alley would be
brought up to standards after completfon of construction on lots adjacent to
sa i d a 11 ey .
Counc i 1 man Jordan remarked on the Ci ty requi rement of 1 i cens i ng retai 1
delivery service for out-of-town firms doing business within Gilroy as unfair
and requested an amendment to the license ordinance regarding such deliveries.
The City Attorney reported on the matter that licensing of out-of-town
truck delivery is well substantiated by case precedents.
City Administrator Wood reported that licensing of retail truck delivery
is being enforced by neighboring communities and recommended that said require-
ment remain in the license ordinance.
The Council concurred with the City Administrator's recommendation.
Director of Public Works Kludt reported on the progress of the instal-
lation of Well No.5.
Director of Public Works Kludt noted that the 121' water line was in-
stalled and completed on Leavesley Rred in 5 days.
Director of Public Works Kludt reported that 92,319 vehicles were tab-
ulated by traffic counters on Monterey Street during the week-end of April 30~
1964.
Mr. John Hughan presented copies for study to each Council Member ex-
plaining the financing and the "Workable Program", to be discussed at the Joint
Study Session of the Council on May 11, 1964.
City Administrator Wood presented an application for transfer of a
beer and wine 1 icense at 51 South Monterey Street recommending informing the
Alcoholic Beverage Control of 5 Building Code violations at said location noted
by Staff.
~otLon was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried to notify the Alcoholic Beverage Control of the building violations
at 51 South Monterey Street as recommended.
City Administrator Wood noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of May
7, 1964 and of the League of Cal ifornia Cities-Peninsula Division Meeting of
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At 10:05 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn.
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