Minutes 1964/05/18
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Gilroy, California
May 18, 1964
The regular Council Meeting was called to order by His Honor Kenneth
L. Petersen at 8:05 p.m.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Chester R. Eckard, Norman
B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Charles F. Quartirol i, Everett C. Wentworth,
and Kenneth L. Petersen.
The Mayor asked if all Council Members had received copies of the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1964. All Council Members answered in
the affirmative. The Mayor asked if there were any errors or omissions in the
minutes as presented. No errors or omissions were noted. The Mayor declared
the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1964 approved.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for opening of bids
for Statutory, Honesty and Faithful Performance Bonds for officials and employees
of the City.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch opened the bids and they read as
follows for a 3 year pol icy period: 1. Eustice Insurance Company - $1,011.00; 2.
Voorhies & Parrish $978.00; 3. August Piedmont - referred to Staff to determine
totals since the figures were not indicated on the bid.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for opening the bids
for the construction of a 50,000 gallon reservoir at Christmas Hill Park.
Director of Public Works Kudt opened the bids and they read as fol-
lows: 1. Sunset Associates from Redwood City - $7,500.00; 2. Renz Construction
Company - $9,719.00; 3. Radtke & Son - $5,869.00.
The low bid of Radtke & Son was referred to the City Attorney for
checking.
The City Attorney stated that the bid of Radtke & Son was in order.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Eckard
and carried to award the bid of Radtke & Son in the amount of $5,869.00 for con-
struction of a 50,000 gallon reservoir at Christmas Hill Park.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a request from the South
Santa Clara County Ministerial Association for aid to transients. He stated'
that Rev. Tufft was present in the audience to answer any questions the Council
might have concerning this proposal.
Discussion was had.
The Council agreed that it was the City's responsibility to give aid
to needy transients.
City Administrator Wood stated that he was opposed to the City offer-
ing an outright donation of funds for the program other than offering Staff ser-
vice in aiding the program. That this would be a substantial contribution in
time and manpower.
Further discussion was had.
The Council instructed the Mayor, City Administrator to meet with the
Ministerial Association to include Mr. Bibbens, Chairman of the American Red
Cross to study the proposal in reference to costs and source of funds for the
program.
Motion was made by Councilman Quartirol i seconded by Councilman Jor-
dan and carried to recognize the aid to transient problem as presented and
aufhorize the Police Department to act as referral agency in givIng aid to tran-
sients. The determination in regard to any additional contribution was deferred
pending a report on the Mayo~meeting with the interested parties.
Mr. Jim Pray, Chairman of the Down-town Psrking District presented
petitions from what he reported to be over 51% of the property owners in the
area who are in favor of the proposed District.
He explained that legal procedures now require the City to prepare
necessary resolutions and set public hearing dates in order to proceed with the
Parking District.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Good-
rich~nd carried that the Staff determine if a sufficient majority is represented
by the petitions and if such a majority determination is present, to proceed
with the preparation of the legal documents required to establish the proposed
Off-Street Parking District program.
City Administrator Wood explained the legal procedure regarding forma-
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tion of the Parking District.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch stated that the bid of August
Piedmont for Slatutory, Honesty and Faithful Performance Bonds has been calcula-
ted to be in the amount of $1,051.14.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried to award the bid to Voorhies and parrish in the amount of $978.00 for
Statutory, Honesty and Faithful Performance Bonds for officials and employees of
the City of Gilroy.
The Mayor stated that a representative of the Progressive Housing
Cooperative Committee is present in the audience regarding the 'IWorkable Program."
Mr. Louis Barozzi, Representing the Committee came forward and stated
that the Committee decided to drop the option on the land for the Housing Project
and to further study the program in order to provide more information for the
Council and community.
Discussion was had.
Father Burke stated that the Committee would like Council approval of
the Workable Program so that any further study of the project would not be in
vain.
Further discussion was had.
The Council indicated that further study on the Program would be
necessary before they would take any action on the matter.
Mr. Bruce Jacobs, Representing the Committee stated that the Program
is certainly a worthwhile project however the Committee feels that additional
information regarding the Program is necessary and that Council action sho~ld be
deferred at this time.
Mrs. Richard Putman addressed the Council and stated that the commu-
nity had been misinformed on the type of housing to be constructed and that the
group wants the Council support of the Program.
Mr. Gordon Hunter of Kern Avenue addressed the Council, presented
and read a classified ad from the Mercury Newspaper in which request had been
made for anyone desiring low cost housing to contact the party at a Gilroy phone
number. Mr. Hunter stated that he felt that underhanded methods were being used
for promotion of this program.
The Corresponding Secretary of the Group came forward and stated that
the telephone number listed in the classified ad sited by Mr. Hunter was her tele-
phone number and that this publication was not intended to be underhanded and
that it was the intent to inform people desiring low cost housing of the Committees'
interest in the proposed project and welcoming interested persons to join this
group.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried to defer action on the proposed "Workable Program" at the present
time.
Councilman Jordan asked if the Housing Committee was satisfied with
the Council deferring action on the Workable Program at this time.
Father Burke stated that he agreed with Mr. Bruce Jacobs that Cou~cil
action was not necessary at this time.
The Council instructed City Administrator Wood to contact a representa-
tive of H.H.F.A. for a work meeting of the Council to obtain further information
regarding the "Workable Programfl.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt presented and explained the report of
the Planning Commission meeting of May 7, 1964 re: Review of 2 variance requests
of Donald L. Stone Organization and granting said variance; Public Hearing on the
Official Plan Lines for Uvas Parkway informing Council of continuing the Publ ic
Hearing to June 4, 1964; Study on 2 proposed zoning amendments and setting of
Publ ic Hearing for June 4, 1964 on proposed amendment requiring a conditional
permit in an flM_2rr zone for mobile home parks and informing Council that further
study was necessary on proposed amendment establ ishing R-3X zone prior to adop-
tion of resolution; Presentation of application from Dennis De Bell to construct
a Mobile Home Trailer Park on Murray Avenue which required further study; and
Requesting Council to instruct Staff to prepare Official Plan Line Map for Wel-
burn Avenue from Wren to Morey Avenues and to prepare a tentative collector street
system in the area bounded by Tenth, Thomas Lane, Rosanna and Princevalle Streets.
Discussion was had.
City Administrator Wood stated that he would prefer that Uvas Parkway
Plan Lines be approved prior to adopting the Official Plan Lines for Welburn Ave.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reported that this was the intent however
preliminary design for Welburn Avenue is what the Commission is seeking.
Mr. Francis Crawford, Attorney-at-Law, Representing a group of property
owners owning property in the proposed Uvas Parkway Planning area, came forward
and addressed the Council stating that his cl ients objected to setting of Official
Plan Lines in the Miller Avenue to Thomas Road area and also to the collector
street system because the land is located outside the Corporate City limits and
will decrease the property value.
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The City Attorney stated that it was legal for the City to set Official
Plan lines in territories located adjacent to the Corporate City Limits and
beneficial for better planning.
Further discussion was had on the matter.
The Council instructed the Staff to proceed with design of Official Plan
Lines for Welburn Avenue from Wren to Morey Avenues and prepare a tentative col-
lector street system as recommended by the Commission.
City Administrator Wood noted that copies of the 1964-65 Preliminary
Budget had been included with the Council agenda and requested dates for work
sessions and review of the Budget.
The Council set Monday, May 25th at 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 27th
at 8:00 p.m. for Budget work sessions.
City Administrator Wood noted the summary of reports of City Officers
submitted to each Council Member.
Discussion was had regarding the reports.
Copies of the report of disbursements from April 10, 1964 to May 10,
1964 were noted and discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Quartir~
1 i and carried to approve the reports as submitted.
City Administrator Wood recommended a step increase in the pay plan for
June Cadi Ie, Clerk-Typist, Range 13.3 Step IID" $351.00 to Step "EII $369.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Quartirol i
and carried that the step increase as recommended by the City Administrator be
approved.
Satisfactory Water Samples taken by the County of Santa Clara Health
Department from April 14th to May 11th 1964 were presented and ordered filed.
Director of Public Works Kludt presented an agreement for Maintenance
of State Highways within the City. He explained that this agreement was approved
on April 6, 1964 however the State has since informed the City that they wish to
delete the section in the agreement that refers to parking and that approval of
a new agreement is necessary at this time.
Resolution No. 825 was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
to adopt Resolution No. 825.
RESOLUTION NO. 825
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR
MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Councilman Wentworth suggested that Mi Iler Slough near Peralta's Busy
Bee should be pumped out to correct the muddy situation and repair the opening
in the bridge at the same location to correct the hazardous condition and pre-
vent possibility of future accidents like the occurrence over the week-end of
the child falling through the bridge into the Slough.
Director of Public Works Kludt stated that the State Division of Highways
has been contacted on the matter of repairing the opening in the bridge and it
would be corrected.
The Council referred the matter of the muddy situation in the Slough to
the City Administrator for further action.
Councilman Goodrich asked if the water valve near Hecker Pass Road had
been found by use of the recently purchase detector.
Director of Public Works Kludt reported that the water valve had been
found and this fact was reported on a previous monthly report of his Department.
Councilman Quartiroli suggested that the City continue to require instal-
lation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters whether 50% of the block has these facili-
ties or not.
The City Attorney stated that the City is bound by law on this matter.
Councilman Quartirol i suggested that ordinances of other communities
be investigated to determine if they require 50% of the block to be installed
with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks before they can require others in the block
to provide these facilities.
City Administrator Wood reports that he will investigate policies and
ordinances of other communities regarding this matter.
Councilman Eckard asked if an individual recently soliciting business
to sweep the sidewalks had a municipal license.
City Administrator Wood reported that the individual would be classified
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under Janitorial Service in the license ordinance and this type of service requires
no license if an individual is in business for himself and has no one working for
him.
Director of Public Works Kludt noted progress of Well No.5.
Mr. Arch Finney, Representing the First National Bank, addressed the
Council stating that he had a communication for this Council but it was del ivered
too late for this agenda.
City Administrator Wood presented and read the letter from the First
National Bank inviting the City to use its' local banking facil ities.
The Counci 1 indicated that this matter was administrative and if
there was no problem they would have no objections to the City using the First
National Bank's local facilities.
City Administrator Wood noted the Public Hearing before the State
Highway Commission regarding the median widening Project of North Monterey Highway
101 to be held in Sacramento May 20th. He stated that if any of the Council
wished to attend he and other officials would be leaving Gilroy at 6:00 a.m. May
20th.
Councilman Goodrich reported on a recent meeting he and City Admini~
trator Wood attended regarding the Bond Issue re: "Measure C". He explained that
this measure provided $615,000. for an air-port facil ity in the South County.
The Council indicated that they would endorse this issue.
City Administrator Wood stated that he had the name of an individual
who would be willing to speak on Measure IIC" of the Bond Issue if any of the
Council knew of a service organization seeking additional information on the
matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that the Gilroy City Council is in favor of Measure "C" of the proposed
Bond Issue and instructed the Staff to prepare a resolution endorsing said Measure.
Motion was made by Councilman Jordan seconded by Councilman Wentworth
to adopt Resolution No. 826.
RESOLUTION NO. 826
RESOLUTION BY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENDORSING AND URGING THE ELECTORATE
TO SUPPORT MEASURE "C" OF COUNTY BOND ELECTION ON JUNE 2, 1964.
ADOPTED AND PASSED this 18th day of May, 1964, 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 Wood reported that he recently received an inquiry
from a prospective lessee of City owned property who wished to keep the inquiry
confidential and asked the City Attorney if the Council could hold a closed session
on the matter.
The City Attorney stated that the subject matter would not qual ify for
a closed hearing.
Councilman Wentworth suggested that the Mayor appoint a Council Com-
mittee to study the proposal and make recommendation to the Council at a later
date.
The Mayor appointed Councilman Wentworth, Eckard and Goodrich as a
Committee to study the proposal from the prospective lessee and report back to
the Council on the matter.
At 10:00 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn.
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